Life As I See It

Awww! Such special times in their lives and yours! I'm happy for all of you. Life can be so tough, not getting to see the ones we want to, when we want to. But that just makes the times we are together that much more special. Hugs to ya'll!!!

Hey Kristy,
In response to your response to hayduke...you can't wait until you are sure it is EXACTLY what you want.....you might be waiting forever. We all just have to take a step, even when we're unsure of ourselves...and like hayduke said...you gotta believe. Trust yourself and take a giant leap for Kristy's sake!!!! You have 100% support from your blogging buddies, that's for sure. And we all KNOW you can do it!!

Every adventure starts with the first step.....and that first step can very likely be a dream. And c'mon, it's not THAT cold in the midwest! I never ever dreamed that I would move out of the little town in Iowa where I grew up, and then lo and behold, 4 years ago I followed a dream that the slick one and I had, and moved all the way to Florida! Sometimes I surprise myself. You go, girl. And if this doesn't turn out to be the right thing, then dream another dream and go after it!

Hi Marta - I found you here! (i am the aka- islandgirl)
hope you had a terrific mother's day. I did, even tho it would have been better if the slick one could have been here too. But I get 4 full days with him home now, so that is wonderful!

it is a scary world that we live in. I don't know if there are more disasters, or if it is just that with better and better communication methods, we hear about them more. Could be both!!

we can all learn a lesson or two from what has been going on between ya'll. I'm happy that the tides are turning and everyone is being adult enough to step back and take a breath and realize what is really important in life!
As for me, I take the acronym "QTip" to heart....it stands for Quit Taking It Personally!
Hugs to ya'll!

this is great. I also remember one that has gone around with words all misspelled and yet you can read it...something about as long as the first and last letter of the word are in their proper place, the mind will read what is meant. Drives me crazy because I am a spelling nut! I could easily pick up the local paper, highlight the daylights out of it (all the errors) and send it back to them. But alas, it will be to no avail......no one seems to care anymore!

What a wonderful mother's day. Mine was terrific too, 'cept for having the slick one have to be out of town
Regarding kota and your response to Janet....those thoughts and feelings are true for every parent.....wanting to help them, not knowing why they are acting the way they are, not knowing or understanding what it is they fear, etc.......all we can do is love them, forgive them and be there for them. Being a parent certainly made me realize the true mean of unconditional love!

Trust yourself! I know when I first started seeing the slick one, I was so afraid of what he would think of me when he really got to know me. I remember so well as I would tell him different pieces and parts of my past, thinking "well this will be the thing that makes him say see-ya" and yet he didn't turn tail and run. Believe me, there were many things that I was so sure would change his mind about me. I have been able to tell him all of my 'dirty little secrets' so to speak, and he has just moves closer and closer TO me....not away. He loves me for who I am, and part of who I am is because of where I have been in the past. You have found a great new friend and if it is meant to be, he will accept you and love you inspite of you! Just as you will with him.
Trust yourself and love like there is no tomorrow....love as you want to be loved. Hugs to ya!

It's okay! We all have other parts of life that need attention too. I know I always feel badly when I haven't been able to respond to people or even to have the time to go out and read blogs. Heck, sometimes I don't even find the time to write them!
I am glad that I finally figured out who you are...and who you were on blogster. You know me as well....the islandgirl! Glad to be living closer to your neck of the woods now! Got to see the horrific ice storm damage you had written about from this winter. But in time, nature will heal herself! Hugs to ya'll!!

Great post Janet! Nothing embarrassing in my mind. You are just feeling open and honest enough to talk about life. Sex, sexuality, abilities and different abilities.....all parts of all of our lives. I'm proud of you!
I love the talk about 'layers'...we all have them and as I've discovered with the slick one, we can uncover more and more layers of each other with each conversation....even after 5 years together. Not that we are hiding from each other, it is just that we have to examine each layer in its own proper time and place. Hugs to ya'll!!!!!

I don't know where it is that you are, but for me...I'm not a 'pro-divorce' person, but at the same time, I agree with divorce too. When I was growing up, my mom and dad 'stayed together for the kids' and my sister and I both wish to heck they had just gotten the danged divorce and gotten on with life.
As for the abuse, he won't change without help. And even then it will be a life-long struggle for him. For the sake of her children and herself, she needs to get away from this abusive life. Divorce is better than being beaten to death.

my mom used to cook eggplant....and I always "hated it"....or more accurately I hated the sound of it.....I don't know that I've ever ACTUALLY eaten it! I should try some in our grilled veggie combo we've been doing lately....I bought this cool grill skillet thingy (holes all over in it)at Bed Bath and Beyond...spray it with Pam made for the grill...cut up a ton of veggies....yellow squash, zucchini, red, yellow and green peppers, onions, fresh garlic, asparagus, carrots and whatever else your lil' ol' heart desires. Sprinkle with EVOO, some Lawry's Seasoned salt, Everglades seasoning (have to get that in Florida - maybe you could check the web for it). Grill over medium heat, turning and mixing frequently. I usually put some more EVOO on it while it's cooking. So darned good and I have to admit....I do NOT like asparagus, or peppers of any color, but cooked like this....I love it all!!!

great blog, Jon. The weather and earthly phenomena is something else....the thing with tornadoes is they strike so suddenly. That was one thing about the hurricanes when we were in Florida....we knew they were coming....sometimes we knew for weeks! I loved the list you wrote...especially the about 'on second thought, leave the radio on' Almost made me spit my coffee all over the computer screen!
Now onto the pig painting....how do you get those little buggers to hold still while you paint them? (teeheehee) I'm talking about literally painting on the pig! Just made me chuckle.
Hope the hamstring heals well. Happy birthday to your mom tomorrow....same day as my baby girl's birthday.....she'll be 26 tomorrow!!
hugs to ya'll from my new boonies of missouri!