Straight Talk

 (Source: justanotherwannabeclassic
by way of Cast Down the E!)

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So I saw this postcard almost a year ago.

Bought it.

But never gave it to anyone...

I love my children and my family that much - so much that I could squish them {which, as we all know, is A LOT}. But I just bought the one. I don't have enough to give one to each of them. At the time, I suppose I wished someone had given it to me...

{sigh}

One day, maybe.

You're a Jerk

I just ♥ cops... Especially the one this morning that was giving me forceful hand gestures while yelling at my car to "COME ON!" without looking behind himself to see that there were cars in my path... Thanks, ya jerk.

And there's the lady who directs traffic by my daughter's school every morning: She's always givin me (and everyone else - it's not like I think she's singling me out or anything - I'm not that paranoid) and being all forceful with her hand gestures. What is it with these people?? You give 'em a little power and they think they rule the world!

There was also the impatient ahole behind me at a light this morning that honked because I didn't floor it when the light turned green. Really, ya jerk?? Give me a minute for my brain to register that the light even turned, and then I can apply pressure to the pedal.

To all these *Morning People* : 

Gimme A Break

"Gimme a break... Gimme a break... Break me off a piece of that KIT! KAT! BAR!"

Okay. Totally not where I intended to go with this, but my mind does that {frequently}... I hear/say/think a word and then BAM! A jingle or phrase pops in there and takes off in another direction entirely!

No, what I meant was: an actual break. I need a break. I'm just about exhausted - yes, with people, in general. But also physically, emotionally, mentally... (is there another "-ally" I'm missing??) 

And I say this next bit at risk of sounding like I'm approaching 100:  I swear, it seems like the older I get, the faster time is moving. The days go by quicker, and I don't even remember when April got here - and already it's the 20th??!! 

I've not even hit 30, and already I am a granny... 

I go to bed when my kiddos do {somewhere between 8 and 9 - though I'd prefer even earlier}. I crochet and sew. I don't really go out or get into much, 'cept "my stories" {which I rarely get to catch b/c I'm busy chasing youngins and going to bed before it's good and dark out}. My idea of a nice time is relaxing and watching movies or working on some artsy trade. I don't do sunbathing - or sunanything, really. Yeah, I'm pretty much anti-sun {I'm a redhead; I have a good excuse}. I'm irritable with people and their "opinions" more and more lately {not sure if that's the red hair or the age}.

But.

I don't *willingly* get up at 5AM, though. When I start that bit, I think I'll just go ahead and dye my hair grey and call it a Life! 

You You You & Yours

I am exhausted with seeing / hearing people preach how they're right and everyone else is wrong. Yes, I get it... 

*Your* way is better than the rest of the WORLD'S. 

*You* are smarter than a fifth grader AND everyone else on the planet. 

*Your* religion MUST be THE way. 

*Your* political opinions would finally bring about world peace. 

*You* have all the answers.

The world does in fact revolve around YOU.

Glad we cleared that up.

...moving on...

It's Raining, It's Pouring

No, really... It is. It's all thunderstorms and tornadoes outside. *eek*

I don't really have all that much to say, but I thought I'd at least make the effort to get on here and say "something" - I mean, with the following I have and all... I'd hate to let down my reader(s).

So... that being said...

I don't have much else to say.

Except:

I love my babies with all my heart! You two are my most favorite people in the whole... EVERYTHING!!

I Pledge Allegiance

"PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! MY GENERATION GREW UP RECITING THIS EVERY MORNING IN SCHOOL WITH MY HAND ON MY HEART. THEY NO LONGER DO THAT FOR FEAR OF OFFENDING SOMEONE! LET'S SEE HOW MANY AMERICANS WILL RE-POST THIS & NOT CARE ABOUT OFFENDING ANYONE"

Each time I see this (or something similar) reposted on Facebook, I cringe a little bit. My heart grieves at the irony... When you are saying / supporting / spreading negativities "in the name of God", some soul searching and reevaluation are in order.