Grrrrr!!!

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Today, I am escaping reality.  Not literally, just mentally.  My brain needs a break.  Too much thinking going on and it is starting to hurt... no joke.

There is so much going on in my life right now, and yet nothing is really going on.  I have reached the point of the "fuck it" attitude.  Which, really... for me... doesn't happen all that often.

You see, I am the ultimate optimist.  Anything happens and I am always right there finding the good in it.  Not much can really bring me down from my blissful high.

I love being a happy person, and I am loved for it as well.  I am always trying to get others to be happy with me.  I am a believer that happiness and being positive are contagious.  Then again, the opposite end of the spectrum is as well.

I surround myself with happy people as best as I can, and keep the negative ones out.  This keeps me going, most days.

Today, however, despite the happy people I try to surround myself with, I still don't care... I... need... a... break.  And I think know I am entitled to it... every once in a while... right?!?!

I haven't been on Facebook, or twitter, or any of the others as much as usual lately, because I honestly could care less about the drama in other people's lives, and really don't give a shit about every meal you eat or when you take a bathroom break.  Tell me I am not the only one that has these friends...?!

I avoid the news for the most part.  Here in good ol' Utah, we have about a bajillion wildfires going on and it breaks my heart to see or hear about them. And unfortunately, unless someone is murdered (which is also known to break my heart) the fires are pretty much top news.

The summer weather has arrived.  We are supposed to reach 104 degrees this week.  A little on the hot side, but I am enjoying the weather nonetheless.  A nice ride in the mountains sounds absolutely fabulous when the temps reach that high.  Being stuck in the valley... blows.  I hate being cooped up in a building, but it gets a little too hot to spend too much  time outside.  Ugh... can't win!

I want a vacation... a real one.  I want to leave town for a significant amount of time.  I do not want to think about work.  Or housework.  Or car problems.  Or money problems.  Or bedtime.  Or anything else that makes my head spin.

Have you had enough of my bitching yet?!  I have.  I hate having this attitude.  Luckily, getting it all out has released some of the pressure in my head, so I am happy for that.

I hope you all are having a better day.

Come back tomorrow... we will be starting something that I think will be rather fun, and will challenge you all to do the same.

Happy Tuesday Monkey Manics!

Monday Musings

It is Monday.  I don't want it to be Monday.  Father Time and I had a little falling out last night, and it would seem he has won, once again.  The bright side to this is that Friday will soon show it's pretty face... so I won't complain too much... for now.

You all know that Monday means it is time for another round of Monday Musings.  The post where my random thoughts make it into cyber world.  This time may be a bit of a rough go-around, however.

Have you ever felt like your brain is so over loaded that it could explode at any moment?  That is how I have felt for the past week.  Yet, at the same time, it is empty.  I can truly think of nothing.  I do not understand this, but alas, it is the way it is.

I will attempt to put some thoughts down for you all regardless of the empty, yet too full, brain problem I am experiencing.  So, off we go...

- You can see in the picture above that there really are times when the monkeys get along and love each other, and no... they were not just doing it to pose for the picture.  I often wonder why it can't be like that all the time.  I constantly remind my monkeys that they really do need to learn to get along seeing as the only people they have for the rest of their lives is... each other.  However, half the time I feel like my words are falling on deaf ears.  Maybe it's the ages they are at?!  Maybe it's something else?!  Who knows, but I hate to see them fighting.

- I have been taking the monkeys on walks with me every evening when it starts to cool down.  They are loving it.  Sister walks with me, and Brother rides his roller blades.  Our walks last roughly an hour, and it is great to have that time for just the 3 of us, enjoying the weather.  Not to mention, Brothers legs are getting very strong.

- Being a working mom is not for me, I've decided.  So... the search begins for a wealthy man to take care of us.  Haha, not really.  I truly think I would get bored being at home all day while the monkeys were at school.  It just kills me that they are not in school right now, but I am still away from them all day.

- All of our friends are camping... I miss camping, I want to be with them right now.  That is all.

- Bestie Monkey celebrates her day of birth this week.  I always get her the same present.  Chocolate covered cinnamon bears.  Why?  Because it is a treat she doesn't have to share with me (I do not like cinnamon).  This year, however, I think I will get her some peanut M&M's.... why?!  Because I want some... take that Kris... ;)

- I want another weekend.  Once again, that is all.

That is it from me.  Do any of you have any random thoughts you'd like to share?

Happy Monday Monkey Manics!

Throwback Thursday

It is Thursday again (although it feels like Monday after having a holiday yesterday) and that means another round of Throwback Thursdays.  Once again I will share a picture from the past and tell you all about it.  So... without further explanation... let's do this.

This picture is 2 years old.  Taken on the 4th of July, 2010.  In it you see sister monkey on the left, brother monkey on the right and their good monkey friend in the middle.  The kids were getting ready for the annual parade in our little town that we always love going to.  You can see they all have their bags in hand ready to catch some candy.  They always seem to get way too much at this parade... but they love it.

Here they are about halfway through the parade showing off what they had collected so far.  We always love spending time with friends and family for the holidays.

Happy Thursday Monkey Manics!

Always There

I had a few different plans for what I was going to post about today, but last night, that all took a bit of a turn.

Yesterday was a pretty hellish day.  Don't get me wrong, I am the type of person that believes that every day that I am above ground is a good day, but yesterday sure had it's moments when this Mommy monkey could have totally flipped out.

So... I spent the evening yesterday venting it all out to my bestie, and it really made me realize how lucky I am to have her in my life... especially as much as I do.

So, in honor of her, today you are going to learn a little about myself and Bestie Monkey!

This is a picture of myself and her... at work.  Yes, how lucky am I that I get to work with my best friend every day?!

A little background.  We both used to work at our local airport.  This is where we met.  We became close friends, and then she quit... up and left me.  I was sad, but I still was able to hang with her outside of work, which is what was most important to me anyway.  Shortly after she left, I had left for another job as well.  She contacted me and told me that the company she worked for was hiring... for the same department.  I applied, and voila, we are once again together every day.

She is a mom of 2 as well.  We have watched each others kids grow up.  We still hang out outside of work. We live 2 miles away from each other.  We know almost everything about each other.  We finish each others sentences.  We buy the same clothes without coordinating.  We wear said clothes on the same day... without coordinating.  She is my soul sister... forever.

We have had so many fun, interesting and scary adventures together.  One thing always remains the same though, no matter what we go through, it becomes a memory for us, and we can always laugh about it later.

We have so many things in common it's almost scary.  We are, however, very different in many ways as well.  While we can read each others minds, we can also surprise each other quite a bit with some of the things we say to each other as well.

She has seen me go through hell, and helped me to overcome it and see the positive.  I like to say that I have done the same for her, but she is so strong, I don't really know if I have helped or not.  Ha.

I am extremely happy for her.  She is in a relationship that she seems to be very happy in.  She loves him, he loves her, they move in together, and live happily ever after (or at least this is what we hope for).  I wish nothing but the very best for them.

I love her more than words can say.  She deserves nothing but the best for her and her kids.  And this is me thanking her publicly for always being my rock.  Always having a shoulder for me to cry on.  Always having me and the monkeys backs.  Always being a true friend.  I couldn't live without her.  And don't worry, she will see this... and probably give me hell because she hates that pic of us... but I think we look like 2 hot chickie's... so there, girlie, take that!!

Love you bestie.  Thank you... for EVERYTHING!

Do you have someone like this in your life?  What is your favorite part of your relationship with them?

Have a great Tuesday Monkey Manics!

Monday Musings

Yes, it's Monday again.  I have to admit... I had an absolutely amazing weekend (for the most part), and was most definitely not wanting it to end.

When you get to spend time with very special people in your life, and do things that you love to do, don't you just wish that Father Time would slow down a little?!

Regardless, Monday has once again shown it's face, and I am just gonna have to make the best of it.  Looking on the bright side, however, Wednesday is a big holiday here in the U.S. of A. and that means a day off with my monkeys and other loved ones.  I am way excited for that.

Let's get this week started off with another round of Monday Musings shall we...

- I still can't believe how easy it is to piss off my ex... and now his girlfriend too.  I constantly feel like I am walking on pins and needles with them... and I am sorry, but I don't feel it should be this way... at all!!!!


- There is nothing more relaxing than taking in some beautiful scenery... especially if you can share it with someone.  Living where I do, it is easy to find some amazing scenery, and you don't have to go far.  I love it.

- The monkeys want to have a yard sale... I don't want to have a headache.  I usually just donate their old toys and clothes to a local place that sells them cheap, for those that can't afford new.  What to do, what to do?!

- One of my favorite holidays... the 4th of July.  BBQ's, family time, parades, music in the park and, of course, fireworks.  Time to figure out what me and the monkeys are gonna do...

- For those that have been following along.... I have made it to 10 porn stars following me on Twitter.  I didn't realize I could be so appealing to women that make their living having sex... on tape.  Blech.

- I don't know about all of you, but I have so many different definitions of the word "HERO"... And really, anyone can be one.  Recently, my kids and I had our very own hero show up, and I am just gonna throw out a public thank you to this person.  They know who they are, and I really hope they see this.  We are super grateful!!!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

- I am a nice person, by nature... I try my hardest not to be mean.  Sometimes though, I can't help it and the bitch side comes out.  I am trying to work on this... suggestions would be great.

That's it for this Monday.  I am going to get to work now... got lots to do.

Did you have any random thoughts over the past week you're willing to share?

Happy Monday Monkey Manics!