I have goals set.

Posted on January 1st, 2009 in Uncategorized by Christie

In the past couple of days with the way things are going. I am changing some important things in my life.

On Monday, I am going to apply at a company that is hiring. I have good feelings about it and I am doing it. Even though I don’t have my Van fixed yet. I am still going. This is something I have to do. This is something I must do. I want to get things paid off and out of my hair. I am completely frustrated on getting the bills paid then losing my Van and not having the funds to fix it. Every little bit of money I get in the next couple of days is going towards fixing my van. The food bill is what is hard. Especially when we have the BF’s kids the oldest is a growing boy and can eat us out of house and home. Last night we ordered two large pizzas from Papa Johns and it was gone. I am flabbergasted by how fast the food goes around here. WOW.

Happy New Years!!!

Posted on January 1st, 2009 in Uncategorized by Christie

Here’s to hoping that everyone had a safe and sound New Years. I, myself stayed home in the comfort of my Son, my BF and his two kids. We stayed up til’ midnight watching the ball drop in New York then off to lalaland I went. Granted I do not drink and refuse to do so because A. I don’t like NOT being in control of my body. and B. it really makes you look stupid. I have my own issues on people drinking to a state of oblivion. To me, its stupid. The people who control and don’t abuse I am kinda ok with.

But the kids had a blast, nothing like playing the Wii and celebrating with Sparkling White Grape Juice.

Quick note..

Posted on December 31st, 2008 in Uncategorized by Christie

The New Year will be here in about 4 hours…what will 2009 bring for all of us.

Here is one thing I am hoping it does bring…

A big change, and not just for me but for everyone.

A positive outlook on life and changing the direction of my life. I am tired of living in this rut. I need a change of pace. And hopefully for the better.

Have not posted really.

Posted on December 29th, 2008 in Uncategorized by Christie

Like I said in a post or two ago, I have not been online. With the way the weather has been, its insane. Either its snow, ice, freezing rain, below zero temps, then all of a sudden 45 degree weather causing that 20+ inches of snow melt causing the rivers to rise and flood in a rapid fashion. Earlier this year we had a huge rescue operation in March 2008 to rescue families living along the rivers because the weather warmed up quickly, causing ice jams like this
Thick Ice Jam on Rock River.

Which caused a huge problem for people trying to stick it out. And what people don’t understand is the people who live along the river, love it there. They choose to live there. And others say to them, just move and they won’t have that problem. Those people just don’t understand River life. Just like the people who live in California have to worry about quakes and the people who live in Florida worry about hurricanes. You can’t tell them people to just move, its their life…they love it where they are at. Leave them be.

But what’s ironic is the possibility of flooding again. In Iowa, close to my Son’s Fathers house its flooding again. And the levee still isn’t repaired from the damage from earlier this year. So its flooding again. I hope they stay safe.

So I hope the “new” bridge doesn’t cause another jam again…alot of people are blaming the new bridge…
Major Ice Jam- New Bridge

These photos are from March 2008.

Wanted to share what family means.

Posted on December 28th, 2008 in Uncategorized by Christie

Did you have a good holiday?

Posted on December 28th, 2008 in Uncategorized by Christie

I know I did. It started off at my Sisters home with all the kids minus mine of course and Kylin and Kailei who was with their Mommy celebrating with their Grandparents. So it was just Kelcee, Kyle, Madison, Logan, Alexis and Ethan. It was a joyous night. I think what was the best part was Santa coming in early and visiting the kids. They loved it. My BF and I were the last to leave my Sisters, usually we are the first but we stayed and visited. It was nice to spend that time with my Sister. We played some Yahtzee, then of course you know Santa visited too and dropped his presents off. We managed to make it home sometime after 1am. Went to bed and slept. Yes, slept. And pretty much slept most of the day on the couch. Then my BF’s kids showed up at I don’t know what time. Then come Friday my Son came home and the kids opened their gifts and was pretty much in heaven and have been playing their PSP’s and DS’s ever since. Its amazing. And its so quiet here. On Saturday it was my BF’s Son’s birthday. Weird saying he’s 17 years old now. WOW. He has grown up so fast right before our eyes.

Well enough for now. We made a huge lunch today and I am a bit hungry but not too hungry so I may eat something light for dinner. We had leftovers from our dinner on Friday.

Well since its not as cold.

Posted on December 28th, 2008 in Uncategorized by Christie

While my Son was away with his Father for that week. It had gotten really cold here. So I myself was alone. Granted it was pure heaven. NO ONE HERE. I went in and borrowed my Son’s heated blanket
and boy did it keep me warm. I really need to buy one for our bed but his worked for the time needed. And I really appreciated it. I put it back the day he came back home.

I haven’t really posted on here all weekend. Was just enjoying some true quality time with the family. If you know what I mean. Playing video games with the kids, watching movies with no distractions such as video games and computers. We have my BF’s kids for this week and its gonna be fun. Nothing but video games…lol. All week. But see, I am lucky. The kids are really good. When I say good, I mean good. They are really quiet. My Mom has a hard time I think coming here and seeing how quiet it is all the time. She keeps asking me, is it like this all the time. And it really is. I love it!!!

Can you believe it?

Posted on December 24th, 2008 in Uncategorized by Christie

For the month of December we have rec’d 18.3 inches. Its been nonstop and a pain in the ass. That’s all I have to say about that….and guess what? MORE IS EXPECTED before I wake up in the morning. Why oh WHY?

Holy Crapazoid.

Posted on December 24th, 2008 in Uncategorized by Christie

We rented House Bunny yesterday and oh my goodness. I love Anna Faris, she may act like a total blonde on TV as they say they are really, really like duh. We all know that’s a Myth because this woman is absolutely amazing. I would of died during the filming of laughter. I loved one part of the film where she meets the girls of the house and she had a certain way of remembering names. I bout died just watching that part itself. Oh and the “Little Birdy” part as well…Won’t go into detail in case anyone hasn’t seen it but be prepared because its a funny movie.

What is with this weather?

Posted on December 22nd, 2008 in Uncategorized by Christie

Its insane. They just showed that Jacksonville,FL was low of 45 and New Orleans was at 33 degrees. How amazing is that? And with the one two punch of snowstorms in our area. We in the Midwest get pounded so badly its not funny. And the New England area….WOW!!!! Right now we have another Winter Storm watch that will be here around 11:30pm. And its going to be continous til’ Friday. Speaking of bad weather, I am worried about my Son so I am about to call him and see how he’s doing. Ok he’s fine. They went sledding today. From the bits and pieces cause the phone was cutting out. I told him to call me if he needs to talk. I know he won’t. He’s having too much fun.