The Story of My Life

For those of you who have been awaiting the next Chapter in the Untitled Story, Chapter 5 is finally up.

...from favorite songs In my rearview mirror My life is getting clearer.... -Lost Highway Welcome to wherever you are This is your life, you made it this far Welcome, you got to believe Right here, right now you're exactly where you're supposed to be Welcome to wherever you are Take a look around, Tell me what you see, Is who you think you are, Who you want to be? Everybody’s Broken This is the story of my life And I write it everyday. I know it isn’t black and white And it’s anything but grey. Story of My Life Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man? Have a Nice Day Extra....my children's favorite..... It doesn't matter where you are, it doesn't matter where you go, If it's a million miles away, or just a mile up the road Take it in, take it with you when you go Who says you can't go home? Happy Friday!!!!

For those of you who have not experienced this game....let me just tell you about it. I purchased this game for my Mother's Day present to myself , bought this for my son for an early birthday present. I have resisted playing Guitar Hero or Rock Band because honestly, I know my limitations and I would become obsessed/addicted. So today, as my son is at school, my baby girl and I have been singing Nirvana, Black Sabbath and the Yeah Yeah Yeah's....to name a few. And just so you know, I can get 99% vocals on "Dead or Alive".... the only Bon Jovi song on there. But only in easy mode. I tried expert and FAILED!!!! It is not just enough to know the words, obviously...you must be able to sing the right notes. My son bans me from playing the instruments while we are in the competition mode, because, well, I am terrible. So while he is at school, I practice. So as to impress him and his friends when the do let me play along, which is not often. Rock Band comes with 58 songs...

Well, it will be a David showdown on American Idol. I can't say that I am suprised- or that I disagree. While I do not like the Disney-theme park david, I do have to admit he is very talented vocally and corners the pre-teen and teen market. I always root for a contestant to be booted off then feel sorry for them when they are- but Syesha was the least talented, least original figure left on the stage. I enjoyed seeing their hometown visits and it was very touching to see the fan support of these ordinary people made stars. So all of us 30+ women out here- and men who do not like theme park music- must call and vote for David Cook. Did you hear them say that 56 MILLION votes were cast??? David Cook is the more contemporary, versatile singer. He has grown and blossomed over the show's span. He has the most star potential. He, in my opinion, must be the next American Idol ! On a side note, what was that Fantasia all about??? I did not watch the show before this season and do n...

I have only one phobia..... heights and possible high bridges but we will count it as all the same. But I have an unnatural, strong disliking, almost phobia- to all things that require filling out forms, standing in line and government rules and regulations or making official phone calls. Red tape phobia. I wonder what the official word for that is? Some weird kind of social phobia, I guess. I am a very organized,obsessive compulsive person otherwise, so this is strange to me that I am not right on top of all the official business. Thus the reason I still have (had) a social security card originally issued at birth and have had no name change- even though I have been married many years. Not a feminist thing- just an "I hate red tape"quirk I have. And aside from filing taxes under an alias..... I really haven't been bothered much with it. Until someone broke in out vehicle and stole my purse last year- just after I had been to be processed for a new job. I never take my ...

The Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change- Courage to change the things I can-- and Wisdom to know the difference. Although known most widely in its abbreviated form above, the rest of the prayer reads as follows: Living one day at a time Enjoying one moment at a time Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next Amen. I need this prayer today. Maybe some of you do, as well. Several things have happened in my life the past month that do not make me happy.... or make me uncomfortable- ( out of my comfort zone) and worried. I HATE change. I need stability and routine. I do not like to worry. And I can either sit back and make myself sick with worry, or accept the things I need to, - and move forward accordingly. Easi...

(In honor of Mother's Day......) (......Changes you more than I ever dreamed....)