Just Plain White Trash!

Today I had to use our old blue truck that we have nicknamed 'Old Blue". Old Blue is a 1985 Ford F150 with ABSOLUTELY no frills. No power anything, no AC, no nothin. We bought this beauty back in 1995, Skip painted it PG&E blue and we have used it as a ranch truck since we moved up here in the hills. It's loud, rattly, and really "broke in".

Okay, today. 100 degrees (I'm sure of it) and I'm in Old Blue with the twins bouncing around town all afternoon (remember? No AC?). We're all a little cranky so I'm really trying to be kind to the twins (like slurpees, popcorn, a new school outfit, some ice cream . . . you get the picture). I pulled up to gas up this vehicle of mine and this woman in her fancy dancy Lexus just looks down her long nose at me like I'm a piece of . . . well . . . white trash? (It doesn't help that I dress the way I do, I guess).

I just started laughing. It then dawned on me that several people were kind of giving me a little of the same attitude. Hahahahaha. Joke's on them! I'm one of them . . . well, kind of.

Sooooo, do I look down on others who don't drive the shiny, zippy vehicles? I so hope not because this is a classic . . . you can't judge a book by its cover people!

There you have it . . .

For the record. When you owe someone money you should go out of your way to pay back your debt. One should not be out squandering their $$ away on frivolous items.

Funny I should choose to watch Confessions of a Shopholic tonight of all nights.

Going, going, going

So much to do. Can't stop now. Can't talk now. Gotta keep movin. Not now. I'll get to you later. Gotta keep on top of this mountain.

Yeah, that's pretty much been me lately. Getting ready for Girls Camp is a lot of busy work but, man the pay off is terrific when I finally get there and start having fun with those girls. So, until today, I was doing the whole 3rd year gig by myself, or so I thought. I was a little overwhelmed but was plugging along because that's what we do. Right?

Well, my BFF got called to be my partner and I couldn't be more happy! Yeah! So, like . . . right on! Nan and I are the 3rd year leaders and she's just such a trooper. She just dove right in and took on a good portion of the stuff I had left to do

And, guess what???? I suddenly feel like I'm in control of my life again. Not at the boredom level - no far from that - but at the manageable level which is something I haven't felt in quite awhile.

Also, someone gave me a little promise today that if I perform a certain task, I will experience a multitude of blessings. I'm so on it!

Welcome Home

Coming home is so difficult when you've had the dream vacation. 10 days of fun in the sun, eating myself to oblivion and spending precious time with the family was so decadent to say the least. However, last night when I got home my sweet animals made the sting just a little easier to take.

As I got out of the car my horses were all standing at the fence with their ears perked in my direction. I couldn't get my sweater on fast enough to go see them (of course it WAS past their feeding time). Brian had opened the garage door and my puppies came racing out at warp speed to greet me. Pierre jumped up on me with his tail wagging furiously. Maddie and Holly were just as excited although they were able to refrain from jumping up.

When I walked into the house the cats came alive. Marley has been non-stop rubbing and purring. Today when I layed down for a little nappy-poo he was right there pushing his face in mine, purring and stretching his whole body out right beside mine. Boots has been a little snuggly bug as well.

How can I not feel loved at home?

As I listen to the quiet snores of my children, I ALMOST feel guilty that I'm about to wake them up to go on one last boogie boarding ride with me. It is 6:30 a.m. (yup, I know, I'm the eternal early morning girl). However, they will thank me and be glad I did once I get them past the front door. Right?

Thank you, Oceanside. This has been truly a fabulous vacation. I have loved every single minute of it and look forward to doing it again next year.

Super Powers

One of my indulgences is People magazine. I know, I know it's just another gossip rag. I admit it! When I read about how famous people (and others) mess up their lives, I'm just grateful that I was passed up when the popularity cup was being passed around. Okay, to the point.

I usually flip to the last page of the magazine and read the "Chatter" page. It's where a question is posed and about 5 or 6 famous people answer. Last week's got me thinking I just may be ALL THAT!!!!!

Question: What superpower would you love to have?

Rumer Willis: To teleport. You could get anywhere. You'd never have to sit in traffic!

Me: I meditate. It's a beautiful journey every time!

Dwyane Wade: I'd be invincible and invisible. it just seems cool to me.

Me: My spirit is both of those. You can crush my body but not my spirit!

Kristen Bell: The power of persuasion - and I might have it.

Me: Um, duh! You're female aren't you? I have it too!

Chandra Wilson: Just a little If-I-had-known power would be nice - and a little bit of seeing what's gonna happen.

Me: Okay, you may have me here. However, there IS personal revelation so maybe I've only got about 50% of my powers in this area!

Shenae Grimes: A healing power would be unbelievable. Helping other people makes you feel good.

Me: Amen! Healing power IS unbelievable and I so love helping others. Footzoning, oils and herbs combined with prayer have become a miraculous healing power for me.

I'm considering myself pretty fortunate. I have what they want. Wow!! What do they have that I would want? Fame, fortune and messed up lives that are blasted all over the media? Uh, no thank you.

I'll just take my superpowers and be on my way . . .

Today

Brian's cell phone got drenched in the surf - no more phone!
My husband went back home this afternoon.
I'm sleepy and I've done absolutely nothing today - it IS Sunday after all.
Robbie went fishing with Dave this evening.
Dave set up my inventory on excel today.
Watched "The Women" with the Princess tonight - twins watched Disney in the other room

And that pretty much sums up today. The end. By Jody Weltz