I'm a Starter

Our house is up for sale and that means I have to prepare to move. I hate moving although I have done it too many times to count. I should be an expert but I am not. I hate packing because it reminds me of all the junk that I hold onto for no reason other than, "I plan on finishing that project soon!" I have come to realize - ok, I have always known that I am great at starting things. I have thousands of ideas, some crazy, some not so crazy, creating chaos in my brain. I am very good at thinking up ideas but not so great at the follow through. If I were to take a look in my garage I would find the following:

A) lots of stamps, paper and gizmos for making cards, etc.
B) lots of jewelry that I tried to sell at home parties
C) lots of home decorative items that I also tried to sell at home parties
D) lots of crafty items that were purchase because I had a great idea to make something fabulous
E) lots of candles because I just can't resist good smelling things
F) lots of note cards, thank you cards and stationary because I am always having good intentions of sending little cards to people
G) lots of things to make my own jewelry

The list could go on and on. I get started on an idea and I rush out and get whatever I need to accomplish the task but usually lose interest before things are finished. I am not proud that I am like this, it's just a fact, a crazy part of me, like it or not.

In my own defense I can finish some things. I started, stopped, started, stopped, started, stopped, started and finally finished school. I now have my official diploma for my Masters degree to hang on my wall with my Bachelor's degree. They look nice together and they are a great reminder to me to keep pushing on the important things no matter how long they take. Now, if they would just help me get a job!

The Greatest Spectator

Today, some of my friends ran in the Long Beach Marathon. I was so proud of everyone who participated. My son, my daughter, and her best friend have decided they want to do a half marathon now. As for me - well, I'm a great spectator. I stood along the side of the raceway and tried hard to cheer every single runner on. I yelled until I had no voice. I cried every time someone said, "thank you!" when I had just yelled, "you're doing great, keep it up!". I know, I know, but if you really know me you had to expect that.

The world is a balance, there are givers and takers, mean people and nice people, good things and bad things, participators and spectators. I am doing my part to help balance the world when I decline the opportunity to run for miles while sweating (ew, gross!), hurting my knees and feet and jiggling all over the place in public for everyone to see.

So for now, I will keep making crappy looking signs, and cheering strangers on to greatness from the sidelines. It works for me.

I'm a Football Wus

There are not two ways about it! I am a football wus. While I do enjoy the Sunday afternoon football game on tv, I am not a fan of in-person football. On tv, I am warm and comfortable. There are commercials for bathroom/food breaks and announcers who tell me what's going on. The biggest plus - the camera guy keeps my eyes on the ball! Way to go camera guy!

Last night, we went to the "Pinked-Out" football game at Murrieta Mesa High School. I loved the school spirit, everyone was wearing pink to support breast cancer (well, almost everyone C.B.). I enjoyed watching the band but I have to say, I am a wus! The benches are hard, I can't follow the ball and I have no idea what the hand signals and flags mean. It got cold (well, 65 is cold for this Cali girl) so a little into the third quarter, I made my way to the car with my blanket and took a nap! It was perfect! I am proud of myself for waiting that long.

I am very thankful my daughter plays volleyball (indoor) and my son plays baseball (summer). I am the biggest fan of those sports. So for all of you football fans, and I by that I mean in-person, game watching fans, good for you! I admire your spirit. I will admire it from my couch or my car every week the season is on.

Trying to do better

We live out of our car. We run all over Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula every day, all day long. We spend an average of at least 4 1/2 hours in the car every weekday. Really, we do! That being said, we are frequent visitors of just about every fast food establishment in a 50 mile radius. Not proud about that, just stating a fact.

I have been teaching classes at the college on Tuesday nights. This means my kids have to fend for themselves (frozen food, leftovers, etc.). Last week, I finished my class for the semester and posted that on Facebook. My 14 year-old daughter commented, "Yaay! No more having to look at packages that say 1:30 if thawed 2:00 if frozen :D ". How sad!

Since then I have been trying very hard to cook for her. Tonight, I made a yummy dinner and everyone loved it. I have posted the recipe on my cookbook blog for those that want to try it. I love cooking, I just don't have time to do it most days. I am trying to do better and hopefully, it will become the norm and not the exception.