Time Flies

I can't believe 2010 is right around the corner. Before all that, I have to finish up my holiday shopping. I feel as if there is not enough time in the day to shop for your loved ones. You don't want to get everything from the same place, but you don't want to fight the traffic to get somewhere. I say make a plan before you go out. Know which items you are getting from each store. Maybe I should have started shopping before Thanksgiving.

Is there a pill for that?

Trying to remember all of theses things at once is difficult. Assignments to be done on time, places to go, errands to run, presents to buy, dates to remember, things to decorate, recipes to print out and cook, and around all of this, memories to be treasured. Life is hard. Is there a pill to help me keep track of my busy life?

My Best Friend and Beloved Pet

About a year ago, our dalmatian, Zoey, age 13 and Sugar, age 5 died. Zoey was getting down to her last days. She had diabetes that were getting worse every year and she had been blind since she was 7. She fell into our pool mistakenly on a cold April day. She was swimming in circles trying to find a way out. Sugar felt as if it was her duty to jump in and save her. Not knowing she was blind, she would swim up to Zoey and try to show her the way out. By the time mom had raced home from work, they had drowned. It has been a difficult time trying to get over what had happened. But, we know that there both up in heaven waiting for us at the end of the light, along with the rest of our furry friends. :)

This is my Entertainment

My life is centered around my part time job and going to school full time. Believe it or not, I enjoy both of these things. Learning new things and getting to spend time with children is what I could do for the rest of my life. Choosing to sit on my ass each and every day would be a mistake. God gave us life to learn, not to waste away on a couch. We should take each day as if it were our last. And, I don't mean running around like a wild banchee. Stop and smell the air, gaze at your surroundings and become the person you would want everyone to remember you as.

Picture this!

When you're stuck at the house due to inclement weather, or it's so cold you can't feel any of your extremities, just close you're eyes an invision a place where the high is seventy, the low is seventy and there's not a weather-making cloud in sight. It would help if you turned on some serene music on to keep you calm and relaxed. That's your place of paradise.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Watched the movie and read the playwrite. Reading the play really helped me to understand the confrontations more. There was a lot of words I had to look up to find out what they stood for. After watching the movie, I think Elizabeth Taylor is a beautiful and influential person. I have become a huge fan. Going to the video store to see what other movies she's in.

Present for me?

Bought a super zoom Nikon camera this weekend (12 mp, 24 optical zoom). Going to make a calender for my mom with each month being a picture of our dogs and a photo frame she can set on her desk. Maybe I should just take pictures this year and send it out to all of my friends. Less spending, more creativity.

Miracle... Maybe

I have read and seen in the movies what "love at first sight" was suppose to look and feel like. I think it happened to me, but only it was too late. For the longest time I have had mixed feelings for this guy. We had met each other and spent most of our time having fun, not really getting to know each other. Now I understand why. I felt like I already knew him, that he was the same person as I was. Every minute that we spent together, we couldn't stop smiling, laughing and staring into eachothers eyes. He felt like an addiction to me, the one thing I needed to survive. This is my second chance, maybe my only chance, to tell him how I truely feel about us. He shows the signs; I hope I'm right.

Where Do the Presents Go?

Boy, has it been a rough couple of years. My mom has finally given up. Christmas is her favorite holiday of the year. Instead of waking up the day after Thanksgiving and dragging out all of our decorations and the gigantic Christmas tree, she lay sleeping in her bed, exhausted from her thyroid surgery she had a week ago. "Cancer free," the doctor said. The true meaning of Thanksgiving has just been revealed.

A World Awaiting

I sit and remember all the good times I've had with my friends, family and pets. The places I have been to and how much I have seen. Not a lot of people my age can say they have seen 19 states, Mexico, San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and soon Hawaii. My life isn't half way over and I have planned many voyages to come. Hopefully, I can find that man that will love to take trips with me. Only time will tell.

Spring 2011

D-day for graduation. Finally, I will have reached the end. No more enrolling, going to class on the assigned day and at the assigned time, and depending on a letter to decide my fate. Just a whole lot of financial aid to pay for. Living in the real world is such an accomplishment.

It's that Time of Year

All of the radio stations and shopping centers begin playing Christmas music. You get that feeling in your body telling you to shop for someone other than yourself. When one Christmas light goes out, they all go out. Your wishing you had a replacement family to share the holidays with. There's only a slight chance you will have snow on Christmas day (disregarding the states that have snow all the time). Your'e planning your new year's resolution way in advance, so you could get yourself amped up to accept what's to come. Rather than sugar plums, you invision yourself on some remote island where nobody can nag you about how much weight you're gaining. You wish the economy wasn't this bad. Gasoline prices are higher than ever. There's not enough alcohol in your refrigerator than can make this Christmas experience any better. You hope everything runs smoothly, but in return, you get chaos. Happy Holidays (if there is any)!

High Expectations

If I could live my life without high expectations, there would be less disappointment. Not to expect much from any situation and receiving something better than you expected would create a much happier life. But, thinking highly of any situation could cause upsetting emotions, also defining you as unlucky. By thinking unexpectantly, you are defined as, to others, a lucky person.

Theme: Elf

For the month of December, I will be giving my day care kids Christmas art projects. We are having a competition against the younger classes. Our main theme is the movie Elf. Each of our rooms are going to be decorated resembling different places in the movie (Santa's workshop, New York City, and the shopping center). What a job in itself!

There's a New Moon Arrising

If only you could express feeling into a movie like you could a book. New Moon had all the necessities on the big screen, but not enough "umph" in the emotion department. It had thrilling, on the edge action, but not enough for the "Rambo" men in the audience. If only men and women were just a little bit more alike...

Norwegian Dream

July 24th, 2010 I will be setting sail on the Pride of America around the islands of Hawaii with Norwegian Cruiseline. I've finally got my household to commit to our first family vacation. Now, I'm letting anyone and everyone know about this exciting cruise in the hopes that I can get a group of people that I know to go. Below is where you will find the itinerary and prices. Please join in to make this vacation a truely exciting adventure.

http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=1611563

The Chopping Block

Due to past falls from dance for 16 years and rollerblading for 4 years, I tore my TFCC's in both of my wrists. I set up the dates to have the surgeries, my right on 9-4-09 and my left on 9-17-09. Both wrists had torn tissue, but the right had more than expected. Trying to battle with my physical therapist twice a week tires me incredibly, and the pain ensues everytime I twist my wrist the wrong way or put pressure on it. On the positive note, the left seems to be better without the therapy so none is needed.

My Ideal Marrying Man

For all those girls that don't know exactly what they want in a man or are uncertain of the definite qualities, I have an idea! Throughout my personal relationships, I have made a list of things I would like to have in a man. I have created this list not only to find my perfect soulmate, but to provide other women insight on picking and choosing certain ideals for their true love. By writing this on my blog, it will give me a greater chance in finding what I'm looking for. NOTE TO SELF: This "perfect" individual will not have all of the traits that I am looking for, but there are certain "must haves" that will be mentioned first and foremost.

- True gentleman

- Kid at heart

- Dog lover

- Travels multiple times a year

- Compatible with my family

- Can dance or will at least try

- Make me laugh and smile

- Adventurous

- The "rough around the edges"/rugged look

- Great smile with beautiful teeth

- Smart

- Watches movies/reads books

- Plays boardgames/videogames

- Goal oriented

- Hard worker

- Debt free

- Likes all kinds of music

- Enjoys holidays/family functions

- Takes care of body/strong

- Artsy

- Clean/organized

- Spiritual

- Enjoys the sun/beach

- Positive outlook on life

- Has morals

- Likes nightlife on occasion

- Makes friends easily

- Likes to learn new things

- Likes to go outside and be active

- Has a steady job

- Pays bills on time

- Enjoys going to events in the city

- Productive

- Will try new things

- Likes to cuddle

- Accepts defeat

- Will watch my television shows

- Has a good laugh

- Enjoys road trips

- Gives good hugs

- Can give a massage when needed

- Takes the initiative at times

- Strong willed

- Confident

- Helpful

- Will say sorry

- Spontaneous

- Enjoys Las Vegas and Disney World

- Wants children but at a later date

- Mr. Fix it

I could go on and on, but I'd like to give a guy the chance to achieve these qualities first. ; )

September Sweeps

Can you believe it; summer's over. Now we can look forward to all of the shows reappearing in this wonderful, but rainy month.

Some of my personal favorites... Grey's Anatomy simply never gets boring or tiring. Every episode leaves you literally on the edge of whatever you're sitting on. The Mentalist is making its 2nd debut, and each episode is quirky and magical. Then there is Medium which recently switched to CBS (bad move on NBC). Its mysterious and devious ways get me each and every show (I love the idea of dreaming up the past and future). Gossip Girls is having its way with me. Each coniving and decieving episode is like sexy ear nibbling and back scratching wrapped up into one nicely wrapped package with a card saying, "This one's on me" (those guys definitly give me a ring). Two and a Half Men always cracks me up with its raunchy comedy. And, Desperate Housewives... Last season wasn't so hot for me, but I'll watch to see what happens. I mean, what else are you gonna do on a Sunday night?

The Good Wife is new to the line-up. It has serious potential due to all of those terrible government/presidential men who are cheating on their wifes lately. I'm personally wanting to know what's on their mind too. Also, Cougar Town is a hot little number with Courtney Cox. The new "cougar" generation has developed this new hit. We will see if it does as good or even better than Cox's show, Dirt.

I have to mention So You Think You Can Dance. I know, it has already started, but I want to thank Nigel Lythgoe for realizing that this show derserves a spot in the Fall Line-up. These choreographers are phenomenal; but, that's a whole other blog. ; )

Collette's Very Own Pandora's Box

I recently just downloaded the New App for my G1, Pandora. I must say, it had its way with me. It had me at "design your personalized radio station, your music, your station". For the ones that haven't checked this out yet; it's brilliant. Just type in one of your favorite artists or songs and bam! While listening to that artist or song, you have the choice to make a thumbs up or down on other artists or songs playing that were similiar to the one you chose. http://www.pandora.com/people/collettet is where I'm at! What am I listening to you ask? My very own Night of The Dancing Flame by Roisin Murphy Radio. Check it out; you might get a kick out of it like I did. ; )