I am originally from the Chicagoland area and not a native of Utah. Even though I do consider myself a Local, I was born back East. At times I do miss the Eastern part of the States. Last time I was there, my cousin was getting married. Let me tell you, it was one heck of a party! Full bar, live Band playing great music, dancing, full dinner, it was pretty awesome to say the least. I have heard that Philadelphia Weddings are pretty awesome as well. They really know how to celebrate. I will have to recommend this site to my friend who is getting married in March. I don’t care for the month of March as thats the month I got married, but I do have to support her as she is a good friend of mine. She is a Raiders fan, and as we all know, they are rather crazy! Her fiance proposed to her at halftime at a game they recently attended. For her, that was the most romantic thing he could do. I know them both very well, and it’s true, they are made for each other. I already told her to make sure she invites me. They are going to do the entire wedding in a Raiders Theme, from colors to food to music and even dress. I think she will be wearing a white dress, but underneath will be something different. Really ! I personally think she needs a wedding planner. She has lots of idea but needs someone to put them all together.

Such fun. Now I have something in March to look forward too!

Here it is, Sunday; snowy outside, but warm inside our little condo. I don’t know if I mentioned this before, but we do live in a condo. It’s not one of those apartment condo’s, but more like a twin home condo. We have a small yard and really terrific neighbors that help keep our place looking beautiful. We really like it here, but some day I do want a real house. We have also owned rental property as well, so I have been looking into HomeVultures. This is really not that great of a time to buy, or sell for that matter, but come next year we really want to start looking at homes. I do miss having a big yard all to myself.

Oh, a good thing though, is that I don’t have to shovel all this snow, the condo people do! We are supposed to get another 6 inches in the valley today and tonight!

We just got this really cool bunk-bed for my son. But its rather difficult to make the fetchin’ bed every morning. I have to crawl up there and re-arrange everything; fluff the pillows, straighten the blankets and organize all the animal. He likes stuffed animals. I demanded he keep the number of animals to a minimum, as before, his bed would be covered head to foot with them! and of course, I have to make sure they all face upwards in an orderly manor. Why I ask, do I do this every day…? My mom did it for me and I remember being thankful each night for a crisp fresh bed; I loved it so much. and I think he does appreciate me when I make the bed each morning before the suns rises. XO

My son loves Cartoons. He gets up every Saturday, pretty early and before me, turns the TV on and watches cartoons all morning. really. till noon. He is 12. Not that I mind, its just kinda wierd. We dont have cable, so its just WB 30, and Fox.

Today I took off work, but he still wanted to get up early, this time so he could watch cartoons before he went to school. So I got him up the usually time of 5:45AM and he went down to watch TV. We never watch much TV so maybe this was his fix for the day, heeheehee. But anyways, he really likes Curious George. OK, now I even remember George from my childhood, several decades ago! Its a cute show, but really, my son is 12 ! He also still likes Arthur, but he has advanced to loving, and I mean loving, the Simpsons, Family Guy and American Dad. Wow. I really hate those shows ! I think he watches them just to bug me cuz he knows I hate them so much ! But, I am a good parent and sit thru them, explaining every 5 minutes, that real families are not like that. He says “I know, Mom, duh” but I still worry. and keep explaining.

Gosh I wish sometimes I could see the future and make sure he turns out all-right. *heavy sigh*

XO

Hard to believe that the Christmas movie season has begun; this weekend Johnny Depp comes back as Sweeny Todd. I did visit the official Sweeney Todd movie site and the movie trailer sure is captivating. I have this friend at work, over the cubical wall, that is thee most Johnny Depp fan on the planet. She knows every movie, every role, every anything that he has played in. I am not that knowledgeable, but I sure do like him none the less! My favorite movie he was in is Willey Wonkas Chocolate Factory. Okay, that IS kind of strange, but he tweaked the part so wonderfully how could anyone not love him! I remember the old movie with Gene Wilder, but when Depp played Wonka, it gave the movie a new twist. My favorite movie though, would have to be Pirates I, when Depp played Captain Jack. With his long hair, beard and hot body, how could anyone not love the infamous Pirate! Even though the first movie was my favorite, my favorite scene was from Pirates III, when they are battling with swords while on top of the big wheel. So fun!

I am really looking forward to Sweeny Todd. You can visit Sweeney Todd on MySpace as I did. Plus, I have heard that Johnny Depp never plays the same role or character, more than once. In Pirates he did, but now I don’t think he will play the same character again. Sweeny Todd will be another totally different role for Depp. He loves to play the strange and bizarre creatures. We plan on seeing the movie soon, it’s come out Friday, but we will probably see in later as we want to miss the crowds.

I am in a oh-so terrible mood today. Basicly, just sick and tired of it all. Tired of doing everything myself, tired of not eating normal ( I gained 7 lbs last week ! ) Tired of running around, tired of having to live up to the expectations of the “single mom” sydrome; of keeping it all together, being happy and self suffient! Well I am bearly hanging on, can bearly put food on the table and paying the heating bill will prob push me over the edge to a mental break down. Christmas this year is miserable. I cannot afford the games and hi-tech stuff my son wants. I already told him ‘Santa’ is not getting me, his mom, anything on Christmas Morn, cuz I just cant afford it ! He doesnt seem to mind, cuz Santa usually brings his mom dumb stuff, like much needed underwear anyways.

However, what really bugs me is when people (NOT family) say they will lend me the money and I can pay them back whenever. I dont like owing people money! I dont like being in debt, and I really wish money grew on trees like it seems to do for the rest of the world.

I really really need to get over this mood. and get on with life and stop complaining ! !