Tonight was Hard

Tonight my daughter was in a Christmas Concert, but I didn't have the money to attend.  It breaks my heart that money was the thing that kept me away.  I wanted to go and watch her more than anything!

I've been out of work for about 6 weeks now, the second time since August.  The first time was for 34 days, but I was only back to work 3 weeks before the lady I sit with ended up back in rebah for physical therapy again.  

The struggle had began the first time, but I believed that getting back to work would help me to back on track before things were too bad.  However, when she had to go right back it wasn't good!  I decided to go ahead and file for unemployeement since I didn't the first time, and I started applying for other jobs because it became clear that mine was no longer reliable.  However, I'm still waiting on unemployeement to approve or not and no response fromm any of the 20+ jobs I've appied for.  

I've tried my best to stay positive and do what I canto stay afloat, but tonight really hit me hard!!!  My daughter was very understandable, but she shouldn't have to be!  She should have hadher parents in the audience supporting her just as the other kids did.

Christmas is 23 days away and I can't help but wonder will it be yet another disappointmen she may have to endure.... I sure hope not!  I know gifts aren't the meaning of the Holiday, but it sure feels like the are a huge thing on the list of must-haves.

Don't get me wrong, I am very thankful, things could be much worse.  We are healthy and have a roof over our heads!!  Some don't have that this year!

However, I can't help but worry because if something doesn't change really soon we are going to start to lose things that we have worked really hard to get and get into a financial hole that it will take months/years to dig ourselves out of.  

So, keep me in your prayers that things will turn around, if you don't mind.  It releases some stress being able to get the worries out, if only for a minute!

Happy Holidays!  Wishing you and your family all the best!

Tree of Life Wall Art Project

A while back we redone our living-room and my husband kinda took it over (lol) with all his deer heads!  The wall behind our L-Shape Couch I claimed!!  Well, It's been a while and hunting season is approaching and he's been joking with me, about being able to hang one or two on deer heads on MY WALL, NOT!!!    I know he's joking because I have been talking about my BIG plans for it, for months .. So, it's NOT FUNNY! (lol)

For a few months I have been throwing around ideas in my head for "my tree of life wall" & have come up with the perfect one... and he ain't getting it (LOL).  I found some free cut outs of tree's that people have used to create beautiful wall art in their homes since I have been brainstorming; however, I just wanted something that I had not seen!!  Then I seen something that brought what I wanted to Life!

You see, I wanted to have a tree coming out of the edge of each side of my wall like it was coming together, as our families came together when my husband and I married.  Then in the middle would be our little family that was the result.  Sorta like a family tree, but different.

Last week I had to order some materials for some decals I needed to make for a friend , and decided to get what I needed for "My Wall" project.

Photoshop is my best friend (lol), so I had everything that I needed saved and ready when my package arrived, BUT I had to get my decals done first!!  Ughh (lol)

So Tuesday night after I was done with those I started cutting what I needed.  Then I started applying it to the wall.  When I started on the left side I begun to worry because it appeared so much smaller than I thought it would!  (I'm kinda off with measurements lol)  BUT I knew that much more needed to be done as well and it should come together in the end!!

It was late, but finally I had all the big parts on.. my heart and the tree's entering at each side. This is what I got accomplished on Day 1...

Day 2: Wednesday Night I waited on my teenage daughter to bring me my frames and picture that she was printing.  BUT I didn't know that she was planning to go shopping before returning home!!  This made me get a late start; so, I didn't get a lot done.  I got a few picture hung and added a few leaves and branches.  The idea is to have my family on one side and my husband's on the other, and our family in the middle.  2 families coming together and starting a new one!

This is what I got accomplished on Day 2 ..

It's Thursday, Day 3 or working on our tree of life project on my wall and it has really gotten me excited to see it finished, but I will have to wait because I ran out of frames and need to print some different pictures because I don't think I am going to add a ton, just special ones for now!!

This evening I finished what I could... I put up all the frames I had where I could see where I needed branches, leaves, and birds.  I has really blossomed into a beautiful creation, I think!  I am so glad that my vision is almost a reality and has turned out as beautifully as I pictured months ago.

This is what I got accomplished on Day 3...

**The bright white frame on the left of heart I put in to show that I knew there would be one there!

 Hope to share the finished version very soon!!  Until then...

~See ya later, Ginny

Must See Tuesday: Soul Surfer

I was talking to a friend the  other day about the shark attacks that have happened on the coast.  This conversation made my daughter mention the movie Soul Surfer, which my friend had never seen.  I was SHOCKED!!

There are so many movies that are awesome and inspiring that many have never seen!!  So, Today I wanna do something different, and try to keep up with weekly if the readers like it.. a MUST SEE MOVIE TUESDAY!!  

Soul Surfer is a true story of a surfer, Bethany Hamilton, who had her arm bit off by a shark and overcome the odds/struggles that accompanied that with her drive to surf again!  Wonderful Story!!

First, Take a look at the news story...

If you haven't seen Soul Surfer, watch it soon, it's a GREAT MOVIE!!!

A Bonus look at a documentary of Bethany's life..

Kindergarten Class Gets Therapy...

*NOTE: AGE APPROPRIATE POST


Last week I heard the craziest, yet kinda funny (if you still have a sense of humor-->;which most don't these days) story!!  A 5 year old little boy's class (I'm assuming Kindergarten) gets therapy because of a huge mix up at a bakery.  BUT did they really NEED therapy for it!?

  Personally, I don't think so!  There are so many other ways this could have carried out, in my opinion.  Let me tell ya the story and then we can debate...

   The lady I sit with has a few day time shows that she watches, one being Judge Mablean's Court.  On the show a lady was suing a Bakery owner because of a mix-up; which she said resulting in the school getting therapy for her 5 year old son's class.

  She had ordered a Mickey Mouse Cake for his Birthday.  Rushing, she only glanced at the cake before taking it to the school for his party!

  The Bakery owner, also RUSHING, assumed her cake had been marked with her last name.... since there were 2 (very different) Mickey Mouse cakes scheduled for pick up that day!!

  It was funny because when the Judge asked what she was suing him for, she had to ask again because she didn't think she had heard her correctly!!  ((LOL))

... You see, the 2nd MM cake schedule for pick up that day was for a Bachelor type party and it was for a Mickey Mouse Penis Cake.. You read right!!!  a Mickey Mouse Penis Cake!

  Can you imagine the reaction when that cake was opened in front of her son's teacher, maybe a few parents?!  OMGosh, I CAN! Talk about embarrassing!!  (((LMAOOoooOOo))) I'm sure it was NOT funny at moment though!

   BUT did this really need to go as far as the school getting therapy?  I don't think so!!

Honestly, I think getting therapy probably made the kids think about it more-so than they would have... BUT they didn't show the picture; and it could have been very graphic!  I just think that there could have been a few smugges made by the adults or cut where no one realize it was the genitalia.

What do you think..  Do you think therapy was necessary?

Just a Little Graduation MIx

Hey Everybody!!

   Long time, no see!!  Sorry, I mostly Blog on A New Me these days!  However, I do hope to make some changes soon.  I've really been thinking about a make over for this place!  :)

Anyways... I can't believe that Graduation is TOMORROW!!  Wow, how time has flown this year!!

So, lately I have been working on a project for my daughter's graduation party.. a video that shows her growing up!  (it really does.. lol... no one will ever sit and watch the whole thing, I'm sure)

During my search of awesome music that could fit the occasion, I came across this video of this video of the Kahuku Class of 2015 Senior Class doing a dance/music mix up!  It's pretty cool!

I told my daughter their graduating class should have done something... she just looked at me, like.. "NOT!" lol

Check it out!!

They did a good job, huh!?  

Well, anyways, I hope to be back more regular soon!!   Congrats to all c/o 2016 Graduates!!!

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Amazing Deal on a Desktop Tower

About a month or so ago, my computer decided to give it and die on me!  It was working fine when I went off to bed, but would not come on when I woke up in the morning!  It was awful, I have grown quite attached to my PC.

I asked my mom to borrow her laptop for a few days until I could get something else, but just didn't realize it would take so long to do so.  I got shorted hours at work and then didn't get a paycheck at all, but hopefully that is all fixed and everything will be back in order today!!  ((Hopefully))

I've been looking all over for a great deal on one, something preferably that I didn't have to come out of pocket all at once for... QVC had some awesome deals that allowed for 5 payments and a few other places as well; but I got a better deal than I ever thought possible!!!

I was looking on the Walmart website (http://www.walmart.com/) over the weekend at some personalized gift ideas for Christmas (I like those kids of gifts), and decided to search their towers.  I have a HUGE monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers; I just needed a new tower to run things.

They had so great prices on their laptops, but I really like my Desktop PC.  Looking at the towers and the best deals (rollbacks & online offers), I came across some refurbished towers that definitely met my price range at the moment!!

Sure, I wasn't big on the idea of a refurbished tower, but who can beat around $90??!!  No where that I found!

It's not over-flowing with features that I would love to have, but it has enough memory to last a while and it will allow me to do what I want; and with a 2 year warranty, just in case it does have issues.. I didn't think I'd ever get another deal closer!

Getting this tower dirt cheap, made me wonder has the desktop become that extinct that the prices could really be so low!?  I just couldn't believe the deal!!

I love a good deal, don't you?!  I plan to keep my eyes open towards the holidays for the online offers that I'll never see in the store!

M-I-A

Hello Everyone,

I am so sorry that I have been M-I-A  lately, there has been tons of stuff going on in my life that has kept me SO busy; and a few others that have kept me from blogging.  I promise that I will be more active in the future, thanks for sticking with me!

On top all the chaos with the company continuing to mess up my paycheck, kids returning to school, and all of the other normal life adventures... my computer decided to abandon me. :(  It just QUIT!!  No warnings, just stopped...  I guess it was just worn out.  Kinda like I have been feeling lately!

I've been spending a lot of time focusing on A New Me and not so much here, but I plan to make changes in that area!!  A New Me has grown A LOT, but we have been just blogging about everything there and not just the meant to be areas... it's all good, but hoping to bring a little bit of that here!

I have invited my co-owner of A New Me, Joanne, to join me blogging here.. I'm hoping she accepts because I have big ideas for the future...

Again, I apologize for not blogging more.  If all goes right, you all will be glad you hung around!  :)


What would you like to see being discussed here??  Give me some topic ideas! 

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Got the RIGHT prescription?

One of my pet-peeves is detail which in many cases is an annoyance (lol); however, sometimes it can be a blessing.. like it was today!

My mom is disabled and over the past couple of years her eyes have gotten worse; and she was messing up distributing her medication into the weekly slots, so I started doing it for her.  I didn't want her to not add medicines or add too much by mistake... medication isn't to be played with when you have health issues and allergies to some medications (or any other times for that matter)!

You have to understand that she takes A LOT of medication and this wouldn't be hard to do, and she's had a mix-up before that wasn't fun.  I keep all of the bottles, even if they are empty, when I call in refills so that I can verify that the dosage and everything match what she has been taking and if any are left I make sure the pill looks the same.... I have opened a the new bottle on multiple occasions to see a different pill.  Most of the time they put a label on the bottle letting you know that the color, size, or shape has changed so that you know.  However, I have called  before to be sure because there wasn't a label and I wanted to be sure that there had not been a mix-up.. after-all the people at the pharmacy are human too, we all make mistakes.

I went and picked up about 10 prescriptions on Monday for my mom, but he medicine dispenser was filled until this afternoon so I waited to fill it today.

As I was finishing her bottles with only 2 to go, I realized that one of her medicines had not been refilled... So, I looked at the bag to see if there was a note letting me know why they didn't fill it, but there wasn't one.  So, I picked up the other bottle to see if it was it.  It wasn't!

As I looked at this bottle there was no refill bottle to match and I didn't recognize the name of the medication... hmmm, weird!

So, I asked my mom if the doctor had put her on something new or changed one of her meds.  Usually I take her to doctors appointments, but once in a while my aunt does, so I wanted to ask.  As I waited for her to respond, I noticed that I didn't recognize the Doctor's name who prescribed the medication either... So, I got on the phone to the Pharmacy to see what was going on!!

I asked to speak to the pharmacist who had filled the medication, and explained that I didn't recognize the name of this medication nor the doctor who had prescribed it.  He asked for my moms information and then put me on hold briefly to see what was going on....

After returning to the phone, he explained to me that the hard copy of the prescription had been filed under the wrong name.. my moms!!  This was someone else's medication....

WOW!  I'm SO glad for my attention to detail and habit to always check these little things today!!

I know we all make mistakes, but this could have been very dangerous!!  I thought about all the older people and people who have trouble with their eyesight who distribute their own medicine and many of them would have just put in in the slot because they seen their name on it.

If they were allergic or have medical problems that could not have that medication with.. it would be BAD!!

So, PLEASE pay attention to your/or someone you love's prescription before giving/taking them because you never know when a mistake has been made!!  :)  Glad I caught ours!!

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How will Aly Explode?

As some of you know, I am fan of The Bold and The Beautiful Soap Opera.  When I was a stay-at-home-mom I watched all the CBS Soap Operas, but after returning to work I didn't get to see them much and lost interest (this was before DVR).

Over the years I have watched here and there and stayed caught up the big events for the most part.  However, about 4 years ago I started back watching The Bold and The Beautiful because it is on when I was at work.

This was a good time since Liam had just gotten back with Hope and things were getting interesting!!


((Thinks haven't changed much with the love triangles during these 4 years ... Liam's still flip-flopping))

Steffy's back and him and Ivy seem to be already broken-up, yet they haven't had that talk... BUT Aly is about to spice things up and blow a top!!  I can't wait for some action on here... seems more like love connection that anything else lately.

I don't want Liam with Steffy, I want him with HOPE; but Kim Matula wanted to further her career & wish her luck!  However, I do wish she'd return permanently and blow him and Steffy out of the water!!!!

Rumors are stirring and according to this article (http://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2015/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-spoilers-bb-kim-matula-returning-as-hope-logan-during-freedom-fashion-show/) Hope may make an appearance during Fashion Show week.... Hoping it is to show Steffy how confused Liam really is about who he wants to be with!!

OR.. will she be home because of what Aly does?  Other online spoilers are also hinting of return from Thomas & Thorne as well.

This week appears to be looking intense!!  I am hoping this is all true because I don't want another let down!  Things with Aly has been brewing for 3 weeks now, so the aftermath needs to as well!


A lot of time has been spent focused on sporting the Transgender Community and I hope that EQUAL time is spent reflecting  on her Mental Health (which is a huge problem in the world today)!

Hoping that next week is BIG showdown like the build up has been... and the previews look like it just might be!!!  Check out Monday's Preview and the one for this week coming up as well...


Monday's Preview: http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_bold_and_the_beautiful/video/87E79ECF-96D8-A98A-ABCF-7F28DB1681C5/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-next-on-b-b-7-20-2015-/

Next week on the B&B it appears that Aly is going to run Steffy down!!!  See preview at  http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_bold_and_the_beautiful/video/782665F3-E108-629D-2682-9D5BE5103051/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-personal-demons/



What do you think is in store on the B&B?

You were Born to Stand Out

Tonight I was trying to find an old picture, but since we swapped computers it was gone.  I went to Facebook looking through mine, my husbands, and then my daughter's pictures... This lead me down memory lane! (*tear)

This upcoming school year she will be a Senior in High School.  Wow, where did time go!!??  It was like I was taking a walk down memory lane, seeing pictures that I don't remember ever seeing.  

... and I thought, My baby is growing up.  She will be venturing off into her own world in such a short time.  I'm not an emotional person, but this is so bittersweet.  I can't wait to see what the world has to offer her; she is so smart and I want everything to be great for her!!  BUT we all know that Life throws a few curve-balls and we need to be able to handle it (as best as possible that is).

I've been trying to put together a memory album for her, especially her High School years as she ends her journey through the easiest part of life,  as a reminder to cherish.  This is what really got me looking through her (& a lot of her friends) pictures.  

So many lives changing...  Trying to find there way in what they want to be and how they want to live their lives as they become young adults.  I grown to love many of these kids like they were my own and I'm so proud of all of them.  I want them all to strive to be there best they can be and Stand Out!

This made me think of the  quote pages a friend from My Memories had made for her son whom was graduating from High School.. an awesome scrapbook with Life Advice from a Mother to a Son.

Back when I first started the Life's Weekly Quotes here .. I was lucky enough to get her approval of sharing a few as long as she wasn't tagged.. Didn't want him to see it!  It was such an awesome idea, love it.

As I read what she had wrote to him along the side of the page, she gave him strong, firm, and loving advice that any parent would give, fitting the Dr. Seuss quote perfectly!  Ending with his quote, "Why Fit in, when You were Born to Stand Out!"  

I wish this for my daughter, her friends, and everyone reading this post!!  Be YOU!!  Strive to be the best person you can be, stand out from the crowd, and appreciate life everyday!!

Writing to ease the mind..

      I love to talk, yet I often find it hard to say the right words when I need to, it is hard to express my feelings and thoughts in person often.  I used to write letters or write in a journal just to get my thoughts out there; and if I was having a issue with someone else, it was easier to write them a letter... whether I decided to give it to them or not!

    When is the last time you wrote a letter?  Does it help you to communicate in writing?  Why?

     I found this extremely helpful when I had heavy thoughts in my relationship, writing a letter to my husband was always the easiest way to say everything needed without being interrupted or sidetracked in some way.  Once my husband read the letter he was able to see my points of view; and then give me his honest thoughts as well.  Somehow this has been a key way of communication in our relationship and effective as well!

    Writing is a way that allows us to express our selves like no other.  With no distractions in our thoughts, we are able to really get our true feelings out and look at things somewhat differently afterwards (in many cases).  It can be a stress relief in some ways as well; allowing us to be honest with the person we are writing to or to our selves.. even if we ball it up and toss it in the trash afterwards, we relieved the thoughts from our mind.

    Writing to ease the mind can be helpful personally or in a relationship or any kind....  all we have to do is make the time!

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Education in a Digital World

As I was skeptical at first, I agree with the points the speaker makes on Education in today's world! The video points out so many important reasons on why education needs to focus on new ways of learning, because the old ways don't work like they used to!!   Watch this and weigh in on what you think!!

Being/Becoming Transgender

There's been a lot of talk and shows moving focus towards being/becoming Transgender in the last few weeks/months; and I am not sure how I feel about it all, to be truthful!

I watch ONE Soap Opera, The Bold and The Beautiful, and recently they changed things up and made Maya a transgender woman.  Honestly, if they wanted to have a character that's transgender it's not a big deal, but making a character that already has a past/story thats been told wasn't the way to go... in my opinion.  

and Rick's reaction was what is politically right somewhat.. not the typical reaction you would have gotten from him!!  ((If you watch the B&B, you know what I mean!))

They should have had a new character enter the show and show the life and transition, I think!!  However, I know that all the talk about Bruce Jenner revealing his transition into being a woman probably encouraged the B&B to do so.. maybe not, I don't know.

I believe that everyone should have the right to be happy and be whom ever they want to be in life!  If transitioning from Bruce to Caitlyn brings happiness, then I'm glad.  However, I am about tired of hearing about it every time I turn on the television!!

  

Kids are asking what in the world, and I have no clue where or how to explain!  I think this may be better suited for privacy.

I feel bad for the kids though, I mean.. they are losing a dad and gaining another mom?  How does that work, I wonder.  I'm sure little kids would have a hard time grasping this!!  It's nice to see that the majority of Bruce's kids support him and don't have major issues (on camera, at least).  I hope the other's in time will grasp things and be able to regain that family unit in a new way.

Today there has been a lot of talk about the new docuseries (Becoming Us) airing on ABC Family tonight about a 17 year old boy, Ben, who learns his parents are divorcing & his father wants to become a women, and how he struggles to come to terms with things!

Although, this all is interesting in some ways I struggle!  I struggle with the fact that I just can't think this is right to be putting your kids through.  I mean, if you feel you need to transition then do so, but why make other's feel like they were a part of your lie/cover-up and leave them wondering if the love you say you had was ever real; and to add kids to the mix to deal with it.. just isn't right, to me.

Things can't be changed for the people who are sharing their stories now, but hopefully others will see the difficulties that their family had to deal with and be real with their self before living a life they later will feel is a lie.

I wish them all happiness and the ability to connect and live life to the fullest!!

I'm curious what you all think??

Flowers Started Blooming Beautifully

The flowers around the Fish Pond have really bloomed this week!!  However, they are taking over somewhat!  I originally planted 4 of them, one at each corner; but look at them now...

The color is so pretty to me, but it will get one you if you rub against them. 

I just had to get a close up picture of them this year, they are so vibrant looking.  

It may be because it's a cloudy day, I don't know.

This year I got a surprise, a yellow one has bloomed even though I didn't plat one... Weird! 

I do have a miniature sunflower that is yellow planted beside it, I guess when it multiplied somehow it gained the color from the sunflower??

I don't know much about flowers, but I wonder how it came to be and that's the only explanation that makes since.. lol  Does anyone else have an idea on how it happened?