Wow! I have to print this one out for Psych class.
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My Mom and I started going through my Aunt Marlene’s things last night. My Aunt died on New Years Eve. Aunt Marlene had accumulated a lot of stuff over the years. Boy, she had enough costume jewelry to ice a nursing home full of old ladies (sone of the stuff is cool – vintage). She had enough beads for a huge Mardi Gras celebration. New Marlenes – haha. Some of the jewelry used to be my Grandma’s also. I think of Aunt Marlene, I think of my Grandma, then I get depressed. My poor Mom too. It is just sad, going through her things. I can’t believe she is dead. I thought she be around forever – chattering. She was tough. WTF happened? Have to stay strong though. 
Blogging
"Blogs are supposed to be the ultimate expression of unvarnished personal opinion." from the following article:
or here is the definition from the dictionary:
| Definition: | an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page; also called Weblog, Web log |
| Example: | Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author. |
"blog." Webster’s New Millennium™ Dictionary of English, Preview Edition (v 0.9.7). Lexico Publishing Group, LLC. 11 Mar. 2008. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/blog>.
I like the quote from the article. That was what I was thinking a blog should be. I like blogging but it is a little frightening to put all your thoughts and feelings out on the web for any and everyone to see. People will abuse it -at the very least interpret things the wrong way. That being said I will keep on blogging and anyone who reads my blogs will get 100% real ME! Not some trite BS. I guess I have been feeling bad because I have been feeling self-centered lately – patting myself on the back for my accomplishments in school. But I am proud of my accomplishments. I am proud of my work and I want to document it so I can look back on it during tough times and know I can accomplish a lot when I put my mind to it.
ME
My husband recently gave me an awesome compliment. Well, he has given me many (and yes I will brag on it) but I have been thinking about this lately. He said that I am very strong, that I am a fighter, and that I know what I want, I know what is right and I go for it, no matter what. He said I don’t waffle on things. I was pleased to hear it (pleased that somebody recognized it) because I have worked hard at going after what I want. I have always been a strong person (a fighter) but I have not always been very confident or a go getter. Going to college and overcoming the obstacles that I have, to succeed in school, has taught me a lot about setting goals, being confident, and about my own will power. I am proud of this and this is my life at the present. I want to write about it – maybe it will inspire someone. I also want to pay tribute to my husband because if not for him I don’t think I could have gone this far. Sure I can dream – dream big, but he has been there with love and support. I also want to let my husband know (I could not articulate it at the time) that I do waffle but I am not afraid, have never been afraid to dream and I think that is a part of my success. I think of what I want, I think about what I have to do to get it, I do it. I don’t let fear or doubt overcome me. I use positive visualation to get me through. It really works! Thanks Oprah! If I have to revise a dream/goal or timeline I do it, but I keep going for it. You just have to keep on keeping on. And I do, but I could not do it without the support of my husband (to keep food on the table, to keep shelter, to keep me down to earth, to keep me laughing and feeling loved) and I want him (and everyone) to know that it means the world to me.
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This is a good article but the discussion afterwords is great!
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So tired…
I am so tired but I can’t sleep. I am reading a great book – "The Robber Bride" by Margaret Atwood. I am getting to the good part; plus this book makes me think about things – it makes me want to write. I have read it once before but it is the kind of book you can read over again because the characters, the story, and writing are superb. I will have to write more about it when I finish it.
Sunday we were very busy. Me and my husband, stepson and his girlfriend went bowling. I have not been bowling in almost 2 years. I ended up kicking all their butts! 
We had fun although we all bowled like crap. The high score was 98. Gee whiz, bowling is expensive too! WTF, why is everything going sky high? I guess no one wants anyone to have any fun any more, well except the very rich. We have to find some cheaper activities, hehe. I feel bad for the kids. It seems like I had it easier in the fun department when I was in JR high. Things may have been a little safer (not too sure) and maybe things weren’t cheaper (I think they were a little bit) but it seem my parents and some of my friends parents had more money then the parents of today.
We had fun although we all bowled like crap. The high score was 98. Gee whiz, bowling is expensive too! WTF, why is everything going sky high? I guess no one wants anyone to have any fun any more, well except the very rich. We have to find some cheaper activities, hehe. I feel bad for the kids. It seems like I had it easier in the fun department when I was in JR high. Things may have been a little safer (not too sure) and maybe things weren’t cheaper (I think they were a little bit) but it seem my parents and some of my friends parents had more money then the parents of today.Then, after dropping the girlfriend (she is cute, seems sweet and is into NASCAR like my stepson – good for him!) off at home, we headed out to visit my husband’s brother and nephew. My brother-in-law had a stroke about 4 weeks ago. The family has been trying to take turns going out to his place (he lives about an hour away from everyone) on the week-ends to make sure he is doing all right. He is doing better, good for someone who has had a stroke. His short term memory has been affected. I am hoping it gets better though; he seems to get frustrated about it. It can be frustrating, but I want him to relax right now and not worry too much about it. I think he will get some of it (shrt term mem) back once he is feeling better (he is still having headaches – should not be stroke related at this point but…) and his stress level is down. It is going to take time. Of course he has money worries (as well as other health issues that need to be addressed – it all takes money and some damn good insurance), not being able to work and all. I am hoping and praying for the best.
We dropped my stepson back at his Mom’s house on our way back home. We get to see him tomorrow so that is good. Then me and my hubby went home to spend some quality time
It was a good day yesterday. Now I need to sleep so I can work on getting the house all cleaned up while I am on Spring Break. 
Oh, and also get ahead on my reading for school. 
It was a good day yesterday. Now I need to sleep so I can work on getting the house all cleaned up while I am on Spring Break. Oh, and also get ahead on my reading for school.
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