Why do I do this to myself?

There was chocolate in those wrappers.

I shouldn't write what I really think.

Wow! I seriously can't believe I have been so behind on posting. Well. I can believe it. School pretty much had me in a haze this last semester. Lack of funds encouraged me to take a much needed break this summer. If for anything, for reasons like this: Jewel of the Nile just came on TV. YES! That's one reason I am so glad I can relax a little in the coming months. Not necessarily so I can watch TV, but I can do what I want to should something come up, and not have to always choose homework!

Well, one of my BFF's moved to Montana last week. If you know your states you know that Montana is VERY far from Tennessee. I promised Angela that I would do my best to update a least twice a week. I enjoy blogging, I really do. But sometimes, well, a lot actually, I think of things all day long that I would like to share. For instance, all the parents that let their girls wear shorts up to their 'you know what.' Do they not know that places like the movies probably have all kinds of bacteria and bugs crawling in those cloth seats. Seriously. I just don't get it. Not to mention, do you just WANT boys looking at your child's  ass? Because they are going to look anyways, so why draw more attention? Hmm? See what I mean. Sometimes I need to just chill and probably not write what I am thinking. I am really afraid if a lot of my friends read my blog (which they don't), they might not want to be my friend anymore; I can be EXTREMELY opinionated.

Anyhow, I will be updating regularly now, even if just with pictures! So for my other BFF in California, what do you say we both try the twice a week thing?

Angela and I after Country Music Half Marathon

PS: I am fully aware that I am 33 years old and used BFF twice in this post. It won't happen again…might not happen…maybe.

And so the heat begins....

4:45am! Starbucks! Running in 2+hours!

Ever felt this way?

SO BUSY

You already know I have been so busy this semester. I just told my neighbor that taking five classes was a huge mistake; I know I have mentioned it before, here, as well. She responded by saying, "you only do that once!" That's for sure. I know I will not do this again.

I think of so many different things everyday to blog about. Things that would make you laugh and cry. One  day, ( I know it's not a day of the week) I do plan to blog consistently! 

Here are a few things that have been happening lately. On another note, if you have never been to Europe and plan to one day, check out my cyber friend Jen's blog. She is making me quite jealous these days!

A great 12 miler in Nashville this morning. Lots of hills, but great preparation for the half in three weeks.

Marcus participating in the softball throw at the Special Olympics!

We spent several days with my brother and SIL in Mississippi. We had a great time, but this is the only picture I got with my good camera!

Girls...

Today, Grace made me chuckle.

I heard one of those commercials on the radio to come audition for some of the Director's that "might" have something to do with the Disney shows she watches. Such as Wizards of Waverly Place, Sweet Life of Zack and Cody, you get my point. I just knew she would want to do something like that and I have heard (and ignored) the commercial a million times over the last few years. After thinking some about what kind of parent I want to be and what I want to teach her, I told her if she wanted to go I would take her. It is only 20 minutes away anyhow.

I have thought a lot this year about parenting, as kids are at so many different levels of maturity and what they wear, how they act and what they do, even though they are all twelve! HA  The ones I am talking about are her friends. Grace wears makeup. I don't care, I even help her if it doesn't look right (whatever that is). For a while I contemplated not letting her wear any at all. Then I saw the other kids at her school. WOW. For some time I went back and forth but always go back to the battle thing. Is makeup a battle worth fighting over? For me? No. How you wear your makeup is a different story. Is it harming her? No. Does it affect the way others look at her? Maybe. Does it affect the way people look at me? Of course it does. Because that's the way I work and think. It all goes back to the parents. So, do I not let her wear it (and argue constantly and see, daily, most of the other girls her age wearing it) or do I give up worrying about what others think about ME? That is a hard issue, I know. Needless to say, Grace does wear makeup and I feel a little better about not saying no, again. I feel like I say no a lot, and I don't want to be that parent. There are certain issues I won't budge on, like lying about her age so she can have facebook, or getting her a cell phone when she does not need one. But...

And honestly I lost the whole point I was trying to make above, about the auditions. It's easy to say Grace will never be a famous singer or actor (more than likely). But I didn't want her one day to say it's because I wouldn't let her audition!

I asked her when she got home from school today if she wanted me to call and set up a time. She raised her eyebrows and said "no, not really. Just Beiber even says he wishes he wasn't famous because he'll never have a normal life again."

I was flabbergasted, but held my cool. When she walked away I raised my eyes and told God "thank you so much."

I did think it was funny though!

…the thoughts above about makeup are solely mine. MY OPINION…and again, we all know what they're  like, assholes, because we all have one!

And I totally respect if you agree or disagree!