Happy Anniversay

My mom and dad have cause for celebration today. Today is their 46Th anniversary. They have been wonderful parents and friends throughout my life. Through their years together they have had five children and they now have nine grand children ranging from the ages of 20 to just a few months. They have given each one their children undying devotion, love and support. They have helped keep the family together even though we are miles apart. I think I speak for everyone when I say you are both deeply loved and cherished by everyone.

Rave #1

An old friend has reminded over the past few days how wonderful it was back then. I have a lot of great memories from my past and I recall very few bad times. My friends, along with my parents and family, have been the standing foundation in my life. They all have a special place in my heart that cannot be replaced. I may have made some bad decisions in my life, but they have all stood behind me 100%. You are the people I cherish most in my life. Whether you live far away or are just minutes from me I want you all to know that I love and adore you. Thanks for all the good times; the memories we have built together have never been forgotten.

Rant #1

My arch enemy! I hate these machines and they hate me equally in return. Why is that when you go to return bottles half the machines don't work and the other half are making that annoying beeping noise? Today, I had the lovely experience of strategically placing my bottles and cans in the UPS bar code up position because the silly machine wouldn't rotate the can. What was supposed to be a five minute task turned into 15 minutes of annoyance. Remember the good old day when you took your can to the service desk....someone counted them out for you...and all was good with the world. Sometimes technology can be a serious pain in the a**. I say bring back the people and rid the world of these machines. It would definitely make my shopping experience a little better.

Chapter 1

You should all probably know by now, that I am at the beginning of a new chapter in my life. Being single again at my age has not been as difficult as I once imagined. I have recovered some very long lost friends and I am making new ones everyday.

I lost myself when I was married. I lived for my husband and set aside my own needs. As I reflect back I realize that I always had that pattern. I become so consumed with someone that I forgot who I was and the rest of the world falls to the waist side. Well, no more....it's time to break the pattern. I am living for me!! I have wonderful friends that have shown me the person I once was....The fun-loving, spirited woman who laughed everyday and enjoyed the little things in life. Well, believe it or not I have been laughing.

People are shocked at how calm and serene I have been over the past few weeks. Yes, I didn't think that my marriage would ever break up and yes, I was bitter; but if I keep holding on to the past I will never be able to start my future. So, this is how I look at it...I met a man, I fell in love, and it just didn't work out...Its not the first time it ever happened. My mother reminded of the person I was before my marriage and I realized that this is the person I like best. So, here I am...living as I choose....making decisions for me...and seeing hope for a wonderful future.

Hello

Hello everyone and welcome to my new blog. This blog will be used for my rants, raves and crazy adventures. Thanks for coming along for the ride.