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The threat of arson is a criminal charge

My Tuesday afternoon was spent at a "high rise" educating the elderly and disabled on the importance of having an advanced directive.

Little did I know that a man would come up to me after my extra long presentation and threaten to blow/burn down the building that I am in (several times).

I am a fly by the seat of my pants and let things roll of my shoulders kind of person. After the end of that day I was so utterly exhausted I went home without another thought about my impending death.

Wednesday rolls along, I am swamped and I have without a conscious thought scheduled another presentation at another high rise. WTF was I thinking?!?!?!?! Low and behold there was a gentleman there with some serious mental issues, but thankfully no threats of violence. Exhausted and burnt out I head home to shred chicken (Enchilada prep work).

This morning after talking with fellow colleagues- that might very well be victims in this threat of arson, the police were called and a report was made.

2012-you are turning out to be a very interesting year....

Down

I'm sad. I'm tired. I need a pick me up.

It's raining. It's cold.

zzZzzzzZzz

FAT Tuesday

My boss and I did not accomplish much today at work, but what I did figure out is what I am giving up for lent.

Eating out. Now, with that being said there are going to be a couple of exceptions. I know, I know- that's not fair, but I will name two that I can think of: Sondra and I ALREADY have a lunch date planned for Thursday and next week sometime I have a dinner planned with the president of the mediation board I resigned from.

Lisa and I took all four of the kids to dinner at applebees tonight so I could pig out on restaurant food. Wow. Just Wow. What in the hell were we thinking taking two 4 year olds, a three year old, and a 6 month old to dinner with just the two of us??? I actually tipped the waiter 1/2 of what my bill was.

I took the girls to the bathroom twice and on the second go around they decided they BOTH needed to poop. FML. Seriously. 

On the way home Claire is in the back screaming MOMMY!!!! I POOKED...MOMMY!!!!! While in the meantime Addy is going....NO CLAIRE! That isn't PUKE! That's spit! Yucky snot looking spit!!!

Lord, I am praying right now for strength and patience among many many other things....

A mile a minute

The Internet has given me sensory overload. I actually feel my heart rate increase with each possible link there is to click, each new discovery I seem to find. This happens sometimes and I just want to shut it down and read a book....

The book I am reading now is holding me back from things I need and want to accomplish. I want to finish it and feel until I do, everything else should be put on hold. This happens sometimes and I just want it to be a warm sunny day where I can go take picture.....

My camera is on it's last "capture". It fell from the bed the other day and makes alarming noises as it strives to stay powered on. I've seen wonderful local photography lately and I feel like I am kidding myself when I look down that lens now. I thought I had something special. This happens sometimes and lately I have felt like jogging....

The gym is a place I have come to enjoy...when I can get there. I never thought I would say that, but it's a place where there is really no distractions. I think the best part is blow drying my hair and doing my makeup in front of a big mirror with not interruptions. So, so very nice....

My mind has been racing for the last few days.

Diet.
Exercise.
Vacation.
Books.
Meals.
Housework.
Girls.
Bridal Shower.
Birthdays.
Tires.
Roof.
Summer.
Fishing.
Jeans.
Disorganization.
Camera.
Basement.
Friends.
Time.

St. Valentine's Day

I wouldn't dare say I am a romantic, but I like romance. It seems that some on facebook have negative feelings about this holiday. Oh, yes, facebook. It seems to be the leading cause of heightened emotions now a days.

I love today, why? (warning sappiness ahead)

• It's a day to reflect on the why's of being married. Why I'm lucky to have Justin. Why I fell in love with him. Why he puts a smile on my face. Why I wouldnt' want to be anywhere else in the world, unless he was there.

• Unfortunately I love you has progressed into an automatic response when hanging up the phone, taking the place of goodbye, and giving our tone a robotic like quality. Well today is a day of rejuvenation. Hearing  "I love you" gave me butterflies, that kiss resembled our first and his eyes shine like the day I said I do.

• My beautiful little girls are so innocent and pure. They haven't been tainted by relationship woes and what at one point in my life felt like world ending breakups. They put on pretty red dresses with bows in their hair and smiles adorn their bright little faces. They can't wait to share their Valentine's. It is PURE. It is LOVE.

• Addison couldn't wait to show me her Valentine's. We were both so excited we held hands and skipped to the car.  She then opened each one and read  aloud every name. Only getting hung up on a couple. She made comments about how sweet they were or how nice it was of a child to give her a lollipop. THESE DAYS, These days are the ones that make you smile, pure, unadulterated joy.

• My mom and her V.Day pins. I love them. I love her. She just makes me smile and it was an exceptionally beautiful morning when I got to see her V.Day pin today.

• I hope that my girls will find the love that Justin and I have. I truly hope that they will find a man good enough for them, just as Justin is for me.

• I struggled with Claire this morning because I had to keep her from eating every ones Valentine's. God love her, she is my baby and I can't help but just sit back and laugh at her antics.

So to all of you St. Valentine's Day naysayers, I say take a little time out today to recognize your loved ones. Even if it's just one less robotic I love you or one more kiss on the cheek......

too cold outside

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