Mother's Day

Last night after I read the hellion his bedtime story we were lying in bed when he turned to me and hugged my neck.

He said, "Mommy!"
"What, baby?" I replied.
"The universe is BIG, Mommy."
"You're right, baby, the universe is very big."
"And you know what, Mommy?  I love you more than anything in ALL the universes.  And there are A LOT of big universes."

=)
That's my little 4 yr. old hellion.  Mommy is proud.

Soundtrack of my Life # 2

#2- A song that makes you cry:  Little Lion Man- Mumford & Sons

I've heard of Mumford & Sons before, but yesterday is the first time I listened to any of their stuff.  This song did it for me. It's also my new favorite song.

 Fire in the Sky- John Butler Trio

Someone Like You- Adele

1.  Your favorite song.
2.  A song that makes you cry.
3.  A song that makes you dance.
4.  Your favorite male singer.
5.  Your favorite female singer.
6.  Your favorite band.
7.  One band/singer you're ashamed to admit you like.
8.  One band/singer whose popularity you will never understand.
9.  A song that reminds you of an ex.
10.  A song that reminds you of your father.
11.  A song that reminds you of your mother.
12.  A song that makes you want to have sex.
13.  A song you sing in the shower.
14.  A song from the year you were born.
15.  A song you liked in high school.
16.  The first song in your mp3 folder.
17.  The last song in your mp3 folder.
18.  An instrumental song that you like.
19.  Your favorite love song.
20.  Your favorite break up song.
21.  A song that makes you want to break stuff.
22.  Your favorite song from a movie.
23.  Your favorite duet.
24.  Your favorite cover song.
25.  Your favorite song from 2010.
26.  Your favorite music video.
27.  One song in your mp3 folder you're pretty sure no one else has.
28.  One song that never needs to be played again.
29.  One song that gives you the creeps.
30.  A song you'd like played at your funeral.

Fixed

My computer is fixed!  Hooray.  My pictures and music were saved!  Hooray.  I have internet again!  Hooray.

I had a shitty week last week.  Boo.  So shitty that I don't feel like blogging.  Boo.

Virus.

My computer has a virus on it.  I am currently at the school's computer lab typing this post.  Just wanted to say that while I'm patiently waiting for my friend to fix my computer, I have SO much on my mind that I want to blog about, much more than the limited amount of time I can spend on the school's computer/in the school's computer lab will allow.  Hopefully I won't forget it all by the time my computer is fixed.

Buenos días!

The mind is everything. What you think, you become.

This morning LC & I did water aerobics at the gym.  It was the fist time we had ever tried that exercise.  Aside from the lifeguards, we were the youngest two there, but it was a relaxing environment and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.  It was quite refreshing to do something challenging and different, and ever since the class ended I feel like I've been kicking life's ass today!  I've been in a good, positive mood.  Sometimes it's good to get out of your routine.  Next Wednesday, weather permitting, she and I will ride our bikes along the trail.  Can't wait!  I'm enjoying all the varieties of exercise we will be doing:  yoga, working out, bike riding, water aerobics, etc.

So a little update on my life thus far:

I bought a new car, with which I'm happy.  However, I had a few things fall through as far as moving to Birmingham for school goes, thus I will not be moving in June.  Please believe me when I say that I was very, very depressed about it.  (Did you notice that I didn't blog for a very long time?  That is why.  I just didn't feel like whining about it, so I did inwardly.)  BUT, I'm starting to get out of that hovering, thick fog and I'm beginning to see the more positive things that can/will result from staying in my hometown.  Water aerobics this morning has helped me a lot with that aspect (weird but true).
I think a big problem with the moving aspect is that I am so impatient.  The only thing that has consumed me since Casey & I split is this thought: I MUST MOVE.  I MUST GET OUT OF HERE.  I think if I practice patience and I let the desire to move come naturally to me, (as opposed to trying to get out of here as quickly as possible--finances straight or not--) that I will come out much happier when I do try to move.  Maybe I should stop trying to fight fate/destiny/insert word here.
Maybe I need to stop being selfish and see that staying here is healthier for my beautiful hellion, who is my #1 pride, joy, and priority in my life.
So I plan to live here for at least the next 2 years, while I finish my Bachelor's degree.  I am looking for a new job, so wish me luck!  I really need to get out of the restaurant business, no matter how much money I make there.  I will more than likely have those "I hate my life, I want to die" moments, of that I'm sure.  But this whole optimistic outlook on life isn't so bad after all.  I think I like seeing the rainbows after the rain.

With all that being said, I'm looking to enroll my hellion and possibly myself into a martial arts class!  I'm so excited and I can't wait to see the hellion in action; he could definitely kick some major ass in taekwondo.  I could be like a normal parent and enroll him in tee ball or soccer, but I think he would enjoy martial arts more, seeing as how he loves to drive me crazy.  I think he & I learning martial arts together will kill several birds with one stone for the both of us:  I would like to learn some self-defense tactics, we could share something together that we both enjoy, and he could be more of a hellion!  Now only if he'll enjoy it and not want to quit...

Wish us luck!  And add that to my list of exercise.

Crawfish Boil 2011

The Crawfish Boil was fun.  Good company and a lot of laughs and mishaps.  I ran into a lot of people I knew, and had a lot of fun as only drunk friends who don't see each other often can have.  I wish I would have thought to take more pictures with those friends.  I didn't get many pictures of the bands because I was too busy socializing and rocking out, but I'm happy with the pictures I did get.  I really wanted to get pics of Sublime with Rome, but I wasn't close enough to the stage, as my phone's camera is not very good.  All in all, it was another good, memorable year at the Crawfish Boil. 

 I was very excited for the chance to see Weezer.  They are a big deal for me because Casey and I shared such a passion for their music.  I guessed that they would open with "Hashpipe" and I was right!  They also played "The Sweater Song", "Only in Dreams", and "Island in the Sun," which are probably my favorite songs by them.  Their closing song was "Buddy Holly," which had a great ending.  I was a little disappointed that they didn't come out for an encore, but just the chance to see them was enough to satiate me.

Weezer!

After party....a little tipsy....

The only band I really wanted to see on Day 2 was Stone Temple Pilots.  I would have liked to see Cage the Elephant, but I had to work and they aren't necessarily on the top of my concert list.  Dara wanted to see Nelly, and we got there as he was beginning.

 I didn't get any pics of Nelly, but I did get to hear him perform "Just a Dream," which is probably my favorite song by him (yes, I just admitted that, but it's only because it hits home).

I was super excited to see Stone Temple Pilots.  They performed "Down," which is the song I wanted to hear the most.  We got right up to the gate!  Great view, great concert.

STP!