Hello my loves!
I miss chit chatting, poking, and seeing notifications...this isn't an easy task...HOWEVER...I decided to try my hand at Tweeting...certainly not as effective as facebooking, its like kissing someone you really like but after you do so there is no real ZIP or ZING. Do you know what I'm saying?
I kinda feel like I'm in slow motion this year already..I'm thinking about winning the lottery and buying an old farm house, retiring there with my husband and adopting dogs from the Animal Rescue League. Its ok to fantasize, and its ok to know exactly what you want. Today is the day I am playing the lottery. I feel lucky today. Im not sure why, probably because it was another horrible day here at work, Scott wasn't here, the heat wasn't working, the equipment failed me again, I had to write sports and could NOT mention one of the Flyers names from another country, and I had to read the news regarding the Iowa caucus. Politics are something I should know way more about. I'm learning.
And so....day number 4 without facebook has left me still feeling like a part of me is gone. WOW, what an impact it made. My kids are THRILLED that its over. Hey, its not OVER, I'm just taking a break. I did not DELETE. I DEACTIVATED.
xo
wish me luck on my lottery tickets!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The MOST Wonderful time
Shopping to make everyone happy on your list? Making sure you don't forget anyone on your Christmas Card list? Deciding who will be cooking what for the holidays? Wondering what to wear for the annual night out for the end of the year party?
Forget the stress. Or at least try, I think after 42 years I finally got it right, its likesomeone (my lovey) shook me real hard and said, " honey, I will let you know when to press the panic button." The only man that knows how to handle this candy cane. I have to hand it to him, he had NO clue what he was getting in to when he entered my world. There is no real reason for panic during the most wonderful time of the year, or get excited about the stress of the shopping and cleaning and cooking.
Take your stockings and hang them with care, take a better look around this year.
Capture a silent night and listen to your heart.
but the shopping and spending....where does one start???
A deep breath, a glass of wine, the warmth of a hug, the good health of our children, my dear friends, my supportive family, the laughter of children sleigh riding, a fire on a cold night, they are all FREE. Count your many blessings and step back to enjoy The Most Wonderful Time of the Year .
Forget the stress. Or at least try, I think after 42 years I finally got it right, its like
Take your stockings and hang them with care, take a better look around this year.
Capture a silent night and listen to your heart.
but the shopping and spending....where does one start???
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
See you later FACEBOOK
December 31st I will not say good-bye, but just a farewell to my Facebook Friends and Family. So I am able to give fair warning and prepare myself for the many hours of FB rehab I will have to endure.
I have chosen to let go of FB for one year. I am so easy to find. jackie@wrfy.com is your instant connection to me.
I have found FB to be time consuming, fun, a way to make people smile, piss people off, spy on my kids, erase people from my personal life with one click of a delete button and add a friend to enjoy my daily experiences and let me in on theirs.
My husband doubts me that I can make it an entire 24 hours let alone a year without facebook. This is where I find enjoyment in proving him wrong but yet making time on the couch a little cozier for him because my hands wont be on my blackberry checking Greg Millers status. Or Rebecca Hollands check in. I will miss Heather Steinbergers workouts, sister you gave me alot of motivation. I will miss pictures being posted and invites.
I intend to Read more, Pray more, and eat less...focus on my well being, My awesome husband, and my mini adults..( my kids that are growing way to fast)
Its time. long overdue...but I will be back...and I intend to have FACEBOOK FUN until DECEMBER 31st
I have chosen to let go of FB for one year. I am so easy to find. jackie@wrfy.com is your instant connection to me.
I have found FB to be time consuming, fun, a way to make people smile, piss people off, spy on my kids, erase people from my personal life with one click of a delete button and add a friend to enjoy my daily experiences and let me in on theirs.
My husband doubts me that I can make it an entire 24 hours let alone a year without facebook. This is where I find enjoyment in proving him wrong but yet making time on the couch a little cozier for him because my hands wont be on my blackberry checking Greg Millers status. Or Rebecca Hollands check in. I will miss Heather Steinbergers workouts, sister you gave me alot of motivation. I will miss pictures being posted and invites.
I intend to Read more, Pray more, and eat less...focus on my well being, My awesome husband, and my mini adults..( my kids that are growing way to fast)
Its time. long overdue...but I will be back...and I intend to have FACEBOOK FUN until DECEMBER 31st
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The Power of Coaching.
Lately I have been "moved" by the soccer coaching staff at Muhlenberg high school. I have seen changes in my son on the field, in his school work and at home. I know they are more than coaches to these kids, they have formed a bond of trust, and determination to become respectful and hard working young men as they approach the end of their high school season as seniors. Coaches are never given enough credit.
Remember when you were a kid growing up and you had to do yet another drill, or run another mile, or swim another lap. You wished the coach called off practice, you wished the season would end. Then we look back on the fun we had, the friends we met and the coach that we respected and learned to believe that all of our hard work would one day pay off.
I had the opportunity to coach Junior high track for a few years at Muhlenberg . It was last weekend I was at Subway and ran into one of the kids who has since graduated, is now in the Marines and was so happy to see me and tell me how well he was doing and I listened as he told me how proud he is to be a United States Marine. I still remember him "goofing off" and never wanting to take things seriously. It reminded me.......of me.
Today I came home from a four mile run, I opened my email, and there it was, a letter from my Cross Country Coach who taught me that hiding in bushes while training for my next race would get me no where 25 years ago at Pottsville Area High School. Let me share:
Jackie,
You made my day this morning when you told Scott that you were "going for a run" later today. I once watched an outstanding Blue Mt. runner in the last 2mile race of his senior year. He ran the first 6 laps at the front of the pack and then just about walked the last 2 laps. I later found that there was nothing wrong with the kid, he had just had enough. This convinced me that a coaches job is to push his athletes to do their best but always let them enjoy what they are doing. When I see someone on the road who ran for me in the past I feel like I did my job all those years ago. Thanks for allowing me to feel good.
John Liddle
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
I have goosebumps right now as I read it over and over again, I'm going to send Mr. Liddle a note just to say "Thank You" and I will encourage my son to do the same with his coaches. Mr. Liddle certainly made a difference in my life, He never gave up on me. No matter how poor I did, he always told me, there will always be a "next time" Its never to late to say Thank you. even if its 25 years later.
Remember when you were a kid growing up and you had to do yet another drill, or run another mile, or swim another lap. You wished the coach called off practice, you wished the season would end. Then we look back on the fun we had, the friends we met and the coach that we respected and learned to believe that all of our hard work would one day pay off.
I had the opportunity to coach Junior high track for a few years at Muhlenberg . It was last weekend I was at Subway and ran into one of the kids who has since graduated, is now in the Marines and was so happy to see me and tell me how well he was doing and I listened as he told me how proud he is to be a United States Marine. I still remember him "goofing off" and never wanting to take things seriously. It reminded me.......of me.
Today I came home from a four mile run, I opened my email, and there it was, a letter from my Cross Country Coach who taught me that hiding in bushes while training for my next race would get me no where 25 years ago at Pottsville Area High School. Let me share:
Jackie,
You made my day this morning when you told Scott that you were "going for a run" later today. I once watched an outstanding Blue Mt. runner in the last 2mile race of his senior year. He ran the first 6 laps at the front of the pack and then just about walked the last 2 laps. I later found that there was nothing wrong with the kid, he had just had enough. This convinced me that a coaches job is to push his athletes to do their best but always let them enjoy what they are doing. When I see someone on the road who ran for me in the past I feel like I did my job all those years ago. Thanks for allowing me to feel good.
John Liddle
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
I have goosebumps right now as I read it over and over again, I'm going to send Mr. Liddle a note just to say "Thank You" and I will encourage my son to do the same with his coaches. Mr. Liddle certainly made a difference in my life, He never gave up on me. No matter how poor I did, he always told me, there will always be a "next time" Its never to late to say Thank you. even if its 25 years later.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
LOOKING AHEAD: FITTING IN YOUR HOLIDAY BEST
Ok, I admit its been awhile...The soccer season has been quite busy and very proud to say, NOT over yet! So, here it is, we are in the middle of October...start thinking HOLIDAYS. No, not the shopping, not the baking......The SQUEEZING into your holiday best! You know those jeans that scream...."yea that's right, look at me" But you know damn well you had to lay down on your bed and you saw stars when you buttoned them.
I have the answer, I have the solution. You can all thank me later. You hear me talking about running, working out, my new diet I start every Monday, my "cleansing" ( which by the way taught me ALOT)
However, there is someone so very near and dear to me I must share her with you, for as much as I dont want to share , I will because she is truly amazing. STACY BROWN.
Stacy owns SUNSHINE WELLNESS RESOURCES where I work out when the time allows, otherwise these days I have really taken up and am reliving my love of running. Stacy gives Berks County a whole new meaning to keeping fit, and being in control of you. The really good news is coming....
At Sunshine Wellness Stacy is NOW offering ONLY 99.00 FOR THREE MONTHS. TWO CLASSES A WEEK. Listen to me...This is a GIFT. From the TRX classes I talk about, to SPIN, to Willpower and Grace, to Yoga Sweat. You have to see for yourself and if you do the timing, you will see that before the new year is here, you will have a new you. 99.00 is NOTHING. For THREE months!!!!
I have been to numerous gyms, I have taken numerous classes, I have met alot of instructors, There is no one that compares to Stacy and her staff at SUNSHINE WELLNESS RESOURCES. You will start to hold your head high and your negative becomes positive, you cant wait until your next class.
just do me a favor , take a look www.sunshinewellnessresources.com
And guess what. That fancy little holiday party you are going to? You WILL be able to fit into the fancy little number!
Trust me, I wont go anywhere else. There are no blown up egos, or attitudes. They are your friends from the moment you walk through the SUNSHINE door!
I would never steer you in the wrong direction. Be happy Berks County has a Stacy Brown, because no one else does.
I have the answer, I have the solution. You can all thank me later. You hear me talking about running, working out, my new diet I start every Monday, my "cleansing" ( which by the way taught me ALOT)
However, there is someone so very near and dear to me I must share her with you, for as much as I dont want to share , I will because she is truly amazing. STACY BROWN.
Stacy owns SUNSHINE WELLNESS RESOURCES where I work out when the time allows, otherwise these days I have really taken up and am reliving my love of running. Stacy gives Berks County a whole new meaning to keeping fit, and being in control of you. The really good news is coming....
At Sunshine Wellness Stacy is NOW offering ONLY 99.00 FOR THREE MONTHS. TWO CLASSES A WEEK. Listen to me...This is a GIFT. From the TRX classes I talk about, to SPIN, to Willpower and Grace, to Yoga Sweat. You have to see for yourself and if you do the timing, you will see that before the new year is here, you will have a new you. 99.00 is NOTHING. For THREE months!!!!
I have been to numerous gyms, I have taken numerous classes, I have met alot of instructors, There is no one that compares to Stacy and her staff at SUNSHINE WELLNESS RESOURCES. You will start to hold your head high and your negative becomes positive, you cant wait until your next class.
just do me a favor , take a look www.sunshinewellnessresources.com
And guess what. That fancy little holiday party you are going to? You WILL be able to fit into the fancy little number!
Trust me, I wont go anywhere else. There are no blown up egos, or attitudes. They are your friends from the moment you walk through the SUNSHINE door!
I would never steer you in the wrong direction. Be happy Berks County has a Stacy Brown, because no one else does.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
My Friends RUN!!
It goes back to when I first moved to Berks County.....I needed something to keep me sane..it had been a few years, but I missed running. Not racing, just going out for a jog to make me feel as though I had accomplished something and get my juices flowing. It did a little more than that, and for those of you that run, trot, jog...whatever, you know what I'm talking about. My endorphins go WILD. My husband enjoys every little bit of it and encourages me to run, whenever the time lets me and my body says "go"
I trained for a half marathon in Bermuda with Team in Training for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. It was one of the greatest things I had ever done on my own.
I introduced running to my friend Dena...she took the bull by the horns and was determined to run her own half marathon in Virginia with my other friend Kim..I was supposed to Run with them, however a week prior to the race I gave blood and no one told me that you could not donate blood and run, ( I let out the fact that I passed out while giving blood) Dena's knee gave out but she continued the race and finished, a half hour later we had her at the hospital in Va. and she came home on crutches..but had that medal around her neck. She ended up having knee surgery. Her running days were numbered. Kim continued meeting me at Grings Mill.
Grings Mill...the perfect spot to run with my husband while we dated...we didn't get much running in because we would stop at every tree to kiss. So, we turned over to bike riding instead!
Through the years I have had many different running partners. Michelle Dallago..It seemed every time we got into the groove she would tell me that her and Rich were having a baby!
Kim ...some days we have it, some days we don't!
2 of my friends who I never in a billion years thought would lace up their sneakers and RUN....Heather Smith, and Becky Holland.
Heather and Becky will be doing their very first 5k with me in October..Its so exciting to encourage one another. I have a nice little pack of runners for that day, yes we will all have our different paces. Its going to be fun and we are running the KYLE PAGERLY MEMORIAL 5k Colette, Kim, Becky, Heather...Good Luck, wait for me at the finish line.
Mike Coyle.. Thank you for always encouraging me, Mike Dicello..seeing you run in Pottsville for the past 40 years is always a great incentive and Joe Muldowny your book RUNNING SHORTS kicks ass. Beth Franco, for years you have been such great support and have always made me envy the way you take such pride in all of your runs and races. You are a blessing!!!!
You don't have to run fast...or run marathons..but trust me the minute you start "jogging" you will ask yourself why you haven't done it sooner!
Hey Becky...are you ready to run tonight???
I trained for a half marathon in Bermuda with Team in Training for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. It was one of the greatest things I had ever done on my own.
I introduced running to my friend Dena...she took the bull by the horns and was determined to run her own half marathon in Virginia with my other friend Kim..I was supposed to Run with them, however a week prior to the race I gave blood and no one told me that you could not donate blood and run, ( I let out the fact that I passed out while giving blood) Dena's knee gave out but she continued the race and finished, a half hour later we had her at the hospital in Va. and she came home on crutches..but had that medal around her neck. She ended up having knee surgery. Her running days were numbered. Kim continued meeting me at Grings Mill.
Grings Mill...the perfect spot to run with my husband while we dated...we didn't get much running in because we would stop at every tree to kiss. So, we turned over to bike riding instead!
Through the years I have had many different running partners. Michelle Dallago..It seemed every time we got into the groove she would tell me that her and Rich were having a baby!
Kim ...some days we have it, some days we don't!
2 of my friends who I never in a billion years thought would lace up their sneakers and RUN....Heather Smith, and Becky Holland.
Heather and Becky will be doing their very first 5k with me in October..Its so exciting to encourage one another. I have a nice little pack of runners for that day, yes we will all have our different paces. Its going to be fun and we are running the KYLE PAGERLY MEMORIAL 5k Colette, Kim, Becky, Heather...Good Luck, wait for me at the finish line.
Mike Coyle.. Thank you for always encouraging me, Mike Dicello..seeing you run in Pottsville for the past 40 years is always a great incentive and Joe Muldowny your book RUNNING SHORTS kicks ass. Beth Franco, for years you have been such great support and have always made me envy the way you take such pride in all of your runs and races. You are a blessing!!!!
You don't have to run fast...or run marathons..but trust me the minute you start "jogging" you will ask yourself why you haven't done it sooner!
Hey Becky...are you ready to run tonight???
Monday, September 12, 2011
BIG CHANGES
A Bigger chest...perky and firm. whiter teeth, a flat belly, hair extensions, colored contacts, and how can I forget...a little botox . Oh yes please wave a magic wand and turn me into Kate Gosslin. Seriously? NO Thank You. She has NO personality, no friends and doesn't speak to her family. hmmmm.
Tonight her show comes to an end. I never met her personally, I have only seen the scowl on her face a few times on Penn Avenue. Does she have a body I would LOVE to have at 42? Hell yes. Would I buy her book? Hell no! I do know of a person who bought her book and admires her. WHY? I have NO idea. In the time she has had her show, I gave her a chance...tried to get her on the morning show, but she didn't bite.
I feel for her 8 children and for the Nannies and her bodyguards, when you erase the perfection she is just like you and I. If I took advantage of all her perks. I would probably be just like Kate. I occasionally look at women with perfect nails and perfect hair....my problem is, I cant sit still long enough for a manicure...Thats my own battle.
I will say, I would like a one on one with kate, just so I could give her a fair chance because I dont really know her to judge her, only by what I see of her on TV. She just has a certain bitch factor about her. I need to know if she really has a good heart. I mean she has to with 8 kids right?
So, I will watch her final episode and this wont be the last we see or hear of her. She should welcome her audience a bit more and maybe ask for help and not TAKE all the time, I want to tell her how to find balance. I would buy her a drink...something called an alligator bite, or go for a run. something, anything, I am dying to know if she is really the bitch she portrays, everyone deserves a fair shot. Im willing to let you all know. I wonder if she will change her hairstlye? start biting her nails? get a muffintop? grow wrinkles from staying awake for her teenagers one day? start sagging and wear a 18 hour bra, drink so much coffee your teeth start tinting? If so.....you will then be just like me Kate! Maybe then you will grant me an interview, but if you dont. Remember I gave you a fair shot before you go and make another change.
Tonight her show comes to an end. I never met her personally, I have only seen the scowl on her face a few times on Penn Avenue. Does she have a body I would LOVE to have at 42? Hell yes. Would I buy her book? Hell no! I do know of a person who bought her book and admires her. WHY? I have NO idea. In the time she has had her show, I gave her a chance...tried to get her on the morning show, but she didn't bite.
I feel for her 8 children and for the Nannies and her bodyguards, when you erase the perfection she is just like you and I. If I took advantage of all her perks. I would probably be just like Kate. I occasionally look at women with perfect nails and perfect hair....my problem is, I cant sit still long enough for a manicure...Thats my own battle.
I will say, I would like a one on one with kate, just so I could give her a fair chance because I dont really know her to judge her, only by what I see of her on TV. She just has a certain bitch factor about her. I need to know if she really has a good heart. I mean she has to with 8 kids right?
So, I will watch her final episode and this wont be the last we see or hear of her. She should welcome her audience a bit more and maybe ask for help and not TAKE all the time, I want to tell her how to find balance. I would buy her a drink...something called an alligator bite, or go for a run. something, anything, I am dying to know if she is really the bitch she portrays, everyone deserves a fair shot. Im willing to let you all know. I wonder if she will change her hairstlye? start biting her nails? get a muffintop? grow wrinkles from staying awake for her teenagers one day? start sagging and wear a 18 hour bra, drink so much coffee your teeth start tinting? If so.....you will then be just like me Kate! Maybe then you will grant me an interview, but if you dont. Remember I gave you a fair shot before you go and make another change.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
End of a weekend...
The day begins with a prayer, just something simple so we may never have to go through the devistation as some did on 9/11 ten years ago. It begins with giving those who had lost their lives a thumbs up for being our heros and never being forgotten. It begins with watching all of those recordings from friends and family members who knew those individuals who were on the planes and New York 10 years ago.
I woke up for an early cup of coffee for a reason...to reflect. In silence, but also to get some distraction.
I did just that with a 40 minute ride to Pottsville, to run a race with one of my closest high school friends. Michelle Dallago. We made plans to run the Sol-Lipton race. A 5k. We had not run together in 25 years. It was awesome. i got to see alot of great people there and have some good laughs...even brought home some hardware.
In closing, for those of you who took part in the status about the situation at church (not mine) yesterday. thank you for your opinions. The Church is GOD's house, a priest or Monsignor are not GOD. I applaud my parents, my husband, Aunt Ellenor, my children and my friends for understanding how I felt. what it comes down to is there are people in my life who pick me up when Im down , listen when I need friend, have supported my marriage, gave me strength when I needed it no matter what was going on. In other words you dont just sit around and WAIT to attack. But when you dont have too much more in life to do, I suppose you feel the need to make someone as miserable as you must be.
There is so much more to the story...but in light of what we all remember for today I shall give more moments of silence where silence is deserved. I don't really enjoy the attack, on anyone. ever. Life is too short. Try and be happy, or at least happy for others.
Peace be with you.
jackie
I woke up for an early cup of coffee for a reason...to reflect. In silence, but also to get some distraction.
I did just that with a 40 minute ride to Pottsville, to run a race with one of my closest high school friends. Michelle Dallago. We made plans to run the Sol-Lipton race. A 5k. We had not run together in 25 years. It was awesome. i got to see alot of great people there and have some good laughs...even brought home some hardware.
In closing, for those of you who took part in the status about the situation at church (not mine) yesterday. thank you for your opinions. The Church is GOD's house, a priest or Monsignor are not GOD. I applaud my parents, my husband, Aunt Ellenor, my children and my friends for understanding how I felt. what it comes down to is there are people in my life who pick me up when Im down , listen when I need friend, have supported my marriage, gave me strength when I needed it no matter what was going on. In other words you dont just sit around and WAIT to attack. But when you dont have too much more in life to do, I suppose you feel the need to make someone as miserable as you must be.
There is so much more to the story...but in light of what we all remember for today I shall give more moments of silence where silence is deserved. I don't really enjoy the attack, on anyone. ever. Life is too short. Try and be happy, or at least happy for others.
Peace be with you.
jackie
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
September
I have no idea where the time has gone.....I already have Christmas parties on my calender! I have been busy dealing with back to school, teenage issues that sometimes have me thinking I am going crazy, but in the end it turns out other moms and dads are going through some of the same things...that's where I count on the support of family and close friends.
I have learned to let go of certain toxic friends in the past month, and that is a huge plus for me , I have a tendency to hold onto things that have no reason to be in my life.
Now, onward an upward! Lets take things one week at a time.
Thursday night..... Sept 8 Come out to The Goodwill Fashion Show Second hand chic 3rd Floor Designers Place at the VF outlet center. 4:30 happy hour, show begins at 6:30
I am so excited to show off the fashions that some of the clothes I already have first dibs on!! This is name brand clothing at a LOW LOW price.
visit www.yourgoodwill.org for more information
Friday Sept 9 5-7pm Happy Hour at Goodnights Lounge . Join Y-102 as we host a most excellent Thank Goodnights its Friday office party.
Sunday 9-11 A day to remember....and I will be at the Sol-Lipton 5k in Pottsville with a best friend of mine, we haven't run together since her ARMY days! Michelle Anthony Dallago!
Have a peaceful September, hope to you along the way.
I have learned to let go of certain toxic friends in the past month, and that is a huge plus for me , I have a tendency to hold onto things that have no reason to be in my life.
Now, onward an upward! Lets take things one week at a time.
Thursday night..... Sept 8 Come out to The Goodwill Fashion Show Second hand chic 3rd Floor Designers Place at the VF outlet center. 4:30 happy hour, show begins at 6:30
I am so excited to show off the fashions that some of the clothes I already have first dibs on!! This is name brand clothing at a LOW LOW price.
visit www.yourgoodwill.org for more information
Friday Sept 9 5-7pm Happy Hour at Goodnights Lounge . Join Y-102 as we host a most excellent Thank Goodnights its Friday office party.
Sunday 9-11 A day to remember....and I will be at the Sol-Lipton 5k in Pottsville with a best friend of mine, we haven't run together since her ARMY days! Michelle Anthony Dallago!
Have a peaceful September, hope to you along the way.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and back to school... oh my!
The month of August was hands down a month to go down in history for most of us. We ( you) experienced a bit of Shake, Rattle and Roll. I didnt. I was on the deck with my dogs...my daughter came out yelling , "did you feel that?" "Feel what, Katie?" At this point she realizes I am truly not all together there. I rarely miss a thing, let alone an earthquake. I dont miss when my kids are a minute late, I never miss one of their tear drops, their fears, or their concerns. An earthquake is minor to what I see and feel with my kids.
A hurricane....the thought of much needed rain was a blessing, the wind, the damage, the flooding, not so much. It has been scary to say the least, we are experiencing well....the unexpected. We are however getting through the storm, whether its your own personal battles or that of someone else that you may be carrying around...you somehow get through all of the elements. But you'll never have to be alone.
Back to school! One of my Bff's sends her twins off to kindergarden today, she is a mess. I send my senior off for his last year of high school. I am a mess. If I start typing about Eric I am going to cry. Instead I will pray he has the best year of his high school days. I hope he walk tall, and knows that no matter what. I will be his biggest cheerleader..( not the kind he likes either) the one that will yell and scream when he knows he can do better, the one that will stand up and yell, "way to go eric!" at his soccer and basketball games louder than anyone else..the one that will continue to cheer when I know he can study a little more, the one that will always be there. Eric, I love you. I know he doesnt read this. But again, my blog bleeds from my heart.
To Eric and Alex my favorite seniors of 2012, this is it. Make us proud. Shine on...and on.
First day of Senior year Eric :)
A hurricane....the thought of much needed rain was a blessing, the wind, the damage, the flooding, not so much. It has been scary to say the least, we are experiencing well....the unexpected. We are however getting through the storm, whether its your own personal battles or that of someone else that you may be carrying around...you somehow get through all of the elements. But you'll never have to be alone.
Back to school! One of my Bff's sends her twins off to kindergarden today, she is a mess. I send my senior off for his last year of high school. I am a mess. If I start typing about Eric I am going to cry. Instead I will pray he has the best year of his high school days. I hope he walk tall, and knows that no matter what. I will be his biggest cheerleader..( not the kind he likes either) the one that will yell and scream when he knows he can do better, the one that will stand up and yell, "way to go eric!" at his soccer and basketball games louder than anyone else..the one that will continue to cheer when I know he can study a little more, the one that will always be there. Eric, I love you. I know he doesnt read this. But again, my blog bleeds from my heart.
To Eric and Alex my favorite seniors of 2012, this is it. Make us proud. Shine on...and on.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
TEXT MESSAGE
My parents don't text, but I have found it's the best way to communicate with my teenagers. My co-workers know I would much rather text than talk when I am away from the radio station, and my husband and I still exchange at the very LEAST ....50 text messages a day.
Today was classic, It was 7:21am and the 9th text message of the morning from lovey read "OMG, the poodle ladies are standing out front pointing at our house"
My response " maybe we need new siding"
This will have my husband paranoid for the next few weeks.
The poodle ladies live a block away. These are BIG poodles, they rarely talk to us, our dogs cannot stand their dogs and whenever Bo gets the chance he will run out of the house and run after them. Isn't it funny how you can piss off the neighbors with one little encounter like that?
We refer to them as the Poodle ladies because that is all they will ever be, I have never had conversation with them, I don't personally like their dogs and they think that Their dogs are better than mine which irritates me even more.
So......I have to get back tosexting, texting my adorable husband this morning!
Text on.....
Today was classic, It was 7:21am and the 9th text message of the morning from lovey read "OMG, the poodle ladies are standing out front pointing at our house"
My response " maybe we need new siding"
This will have my husband paranoid for the next few weeks.
The poodle ladies live a block away. These are BIG poodles, they rarely talk to us, our dogs cannot stand their dogs and whenever Bo gets the chance he will run out of the house and run after them. Isn't it funny how you can piss off the neighbors with one little encounter like that?
We refer to them as the Poodle ladies because that is all they will ever be, I have never had conversation with them, I don't personally like their dogs and they think that Their dogs are better than mine which irritates me even more.
So......I have to get back to
Text on.....
Monday, August 15, 2011
BEST FRIENDS....and the winner is
Today is Best Friends day..If I had to sit down and put them in order...I couldn't. I have been blessed with so many great friends, I consider alot of them best friends.
The person who took the title and is the winner of "Jackie's best friend" as it should be is my incredible husband. I married my best friend. I love you honey.
I have the girls I grew up with who will ALWAYS be the closest friends
I have a super great cousin
I consider my mom one of my best friends (my how times have changed since I was 16!)
My co-workers are more than "just co-workers"
My morning show partner ( he is required to know me inside and out)
and the women that I have met since moving to Berks County.
and how do I ever forget my facebook friends!!??
and of course my four legged pals :)
That is in NO particular order either!!!!
Friends aren't just there when you need something...they are there at all hours of the day and night, to listen, to laugh, to cry with you, or just "hang out" to keep your secrets, never judging you. I have lost some friends and gained some. I could not ask for more.
And so my Best Friend, I never thought I would be so lucky to marry you. I'm glad you found me. I was lost.
Happy Best Friends day to all of you.
The person who took the title and is the winner of "Jackie's best friend" as it should be is my incredible husband. I married my best friend. I love you honey.
I have a super great cousin
I consider my mom one of my best friends (my how times have changed since I was 16!)
My co-workers are more than "just co-workers"
My morning show partner ( he is required to know me inside and out)
and the women that I have met since moving to Berks County.
and how do I ever forget my facebook friends!!??
and of course my four legged pals :)
That is in NO particular order either!!!!
Friends aren't just there when you need something...they are there at all hours of the day and night, to listen, to laugh, to cry with you, or just "hang out" to keep your secrets, never judging you. I have lost some friends and gained some. I could not ask for more.
And so my Best Friend, I never thought I would be so lucky to marry you. I'm glad you found me. I was lost.
Happy Best Friends day to all of you.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Here I go again.....
It seems like a year ago I was in this same sad scenario. I got the call...."Jackie, you can come pick up your package" It was then my heart S A N K.
The package was Katie's Senior pictures. In exactly one hour I am headed to Purdon Photography to pick up Eric's Senior portraits. As I type this, the keys on the keyboard are touched by tears of every emotion I could have. Sadness, Happiness, and uncertainty.
Eric has always been my baby. Regardless of his height. He looks down at me most of the time like I am crazy, which...I am. For those of you who know me.
Eric is a very private, keep to himself young man, he NEVER boasts or brags about anything. He has his share of misfortunes, but his heart speaks volumes. And as a mom, you just know...even when they are going through these awkward and stressful teenage years with hormones raging, girlfriend problems and a future that isn't mapped out just yet, its scary as hell. But I can hear his heart and see right through his disguise of "Mr. Tough Guy"
You know we all want to be the mom and dad that stands up and says " My kids are the best"
There isn't one child exactly like the other. But we all know, no matter what. Our kids are the best.
I can guarantee I will sit in my car and cry like a baby. But first I have to fix my black eyes from my first application of mascara that has already smeared down my face.
Thank GOD for my 4:00 therapy run with BECKY today!
Tonight I have a date with my Kate...we are going to make Chinese for supper....some sort of beef lo mein with shrimp and snow peas. Then Tandy cakes for dessert. (thank you pampered chef Becky and Erica!) And then off to First Energy Stadium to see MR HAND THE 80's band!!! Katie loves the 80's
Perhaps Someday Eric will think I'm cool. Or at least someone he can be around that I wont embarrass...its funny he used to hang on me for dear life...I would give anything to have him cling to me like that for a day.
Time to C U T the strings. SAd sad sad...
The package was Katie's Senior pictures. In exactly one hour I am headed to Purdon Photography to pick up Eric's Senior portraits. As I type this, the keys on the keyboard are touched by tears of every emotion I could have. Sadness, Happiness, and uncertainty.
Eric has always been my baby. Regardless of his height. He looks down at me most of the time like I am crazy, which...I am. For those of you who know me.
Eric is a very private, keep to himself young man, he NEVER boasts or brags about anything. He has his share of misfortunes, but his heart speaks volumes. And as a mom, you just know...even when they are going through these awkward and stressful teenage years with hormones raging, girlfriend problems and a future that isn't mapped out just yet, its scary as hell. But I can hear his heart and see right through his disguise of "Mr. Tough Guy"
You know we all want to be the mom and dad that stands up and says " My kids are the best"
There isn't one child exactly like the other. But we all know, no matter what. Our kids are the best.
I can guarantee I will sit in my car and cry like a baby. But first I have to fix my black eyes from my first application of mascara that has already smeared down my face.
Thank GOD for my 4:00 therapy run with BECKY today!
Tonight I have a date with my Kate...we are going to make Chinese for supper....some sort of beef lo mein with shrimp and snow peas. Then Tandy cakes for dessert. (thank you pampered chef Becky and Erica!) And then off to First Energy Stadium to see MR HAND THE 80's band!!! Katie loves the 80's
Perhaps Someday Eric will think I'm cool. Or at least someone he can be around that I wont embarrass...its funny he used to hang on me for dear life...I would give anything to have him cling to me like that for a day.
Time to C U T the strings. SAd sad sad...
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Thoughts ?
Sesame Street has been on the air for 42 years, I grew up with them, my kids loved the show. I have videos. I sang with Oscar the Grouch, learned how to Count with the Count, I wanted Mr Snuffleufagess to come to my house. Granny would watch it with me faithfully and loved BURT AND ERNIE.....which brings me to this.
I Now Pronounce You Bert and Ernie: Chicagoan Lair Scott has started a petition to get Bert and Ernie to marry. She posted a message saying:
"In this horrific age of LGBT kids taking their own lives, they need to know that they ARE BEAUTIFUL and their lives are worth living. Aside from those that are committing suicide, the bullies that facilitate these tragedies need to learn that homophobia is NOT okay. They need to know that acceptance of their fellow human beings would indeed plant a seed of peace that will reverberate throughout the world. We are not asking that Sesame Street do anything crude or disrespectful. Only that they allow Bert & Ernie to marry or even add a transgender character to the show. It can be done in a tasteful way. Let us teach tolerance of those that are different. Let Sesame Street and PBS Kids be a big part in saving many worthy lives."
Honestly, I want you to know, I have NO problem with this. Is that wrong of me?
Website:
http://www.facebook.com/BertAndErnieMarriage?sk=wall
Petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/let-bert-ernie-get-married-on-sesame-street#signatures
What are your thoughts? I need to know.
I Now Pronounce You Bert and Ernie: Chicagoan Lair Scott has started a petition to get Bert and Ernie to marry. She posted a message saying:
"In this horrific age of LGBT kids taking their own lives, they need to know that they ARE BEAUTIFUL and their lives are worth living. Aside from those that are committing suicide, the bullies that facilitate these tragedies need to learn that homophobia is NOT okay. They need to know that acceptance of their fellow human beings would indeed plant a seed of peace that will reverberate throughout the world. We are not asking that Sesame Street do anything crude or disrespectful. Only that they allow Bert & Ernie to marry or even add a transgender character to the show. It can be done in a tasteful way. Let us teach tolerance of those that are different. Let Sesame Street and PBS Kids be a big part in saving many worthy lives."
Honestly, I want you to know, I have NO problem with this. Is that wrong of me?
Website:
Petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/let-bert-ernie-get-married-on-sesame-street#signatures
What are your thoughts? I need to know.
Monday, August 8, 2011
True confessions for Monday
1. I had a really C R A Z Y weekend! however, my husband was with me, so that makes it ok!
2. I have not been for a run in a really long time
3. We had a meeting at work today on HOW to get more male listeners on the morning show...(I have my own ideas) but then that snappy, perky, innocent me would be gone for good.
4. I have been cleaning up shop on facebook and "ridding" myself of pollution that I really don't need or care to be a part of my daily activity.
I suppose those are enough confessions for now!
Now, there are two things you can do for me, Knowing I have not run in FOREVER..I am asking you to join me in one of two runs...or BOTH...
take a look at them, set some goals for yourself and take pride in the person you are, or the person you have become. I can say that I am finally the person I WANT to be, not the person everyone ELSE wants me to be. My husband is a big part of letting me....be me. He is my everything. But the change has to start within. No one should walk around with unnecessary stress and feeling so sad and depressed. NO ONE. start with number one. That's YOU.
http://www.run4sam.net/
http://www.kylepagerly5k.com/
The first one is in less than 2 weeks, the second is in October.
If you want to "trot" with me, please contact me via facebook or email at jackie@wrfy.com
Have a good week friends!
2. I have not been for a run in a really long time
3. We had a meeting at work today on HOW to get more male listeners on the morning show...(I have my own ideas) but then that snappy, perky, innocent me would be gone for good.
4. I have been cleaning up shop on facebook and "ridding" myself of pollution that I really don't need or care to be a part of my daily activity.
I suppose those are enough confessions for now!
Now, there are two things you can do for me, Knowing I have not run in FOREVER..I am asking you to join me in one of two runs...or BOTH...
take a look at them, set some goals for yourself and take pride in the person you are, or the person you have become. I can say that I am finally the person I WANT to be, not the person everyone ELSE wants me to be. My husband is a big part of letting me....be me. He is my everything. But the change has to start within. No one should walk around with unnecessary stress and feeling so sad and depressed. NO ONE. start with number one. That's YOU.
http://www.run4sam.net/
http://www.kylepagerly5k.com/
The first one is in less than 2 weeks, the second is in October.
If you want to "trot" with me, please contact me via facebook or email at jackie@wrfy.com
Have a good week friends!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Month of August
Its back to school month, hurry up and squeeze another trip to the beach in month, tan those legs month, and alas....gear up for soccer season, football games..and the final hoorah of neighborhood cookouts! So far it has been a very busy summer, the GOOD news...it isn't over yet.
Today at 2pm I am out of here. We get our station ratings today, with any luck the numbers will be good and when I return on Friday I will have a job. If not I still believe there are many options available to me. Things that would make me money and happy:
1. A phone sex operator
2. Airline Stewardess
3. A 911 dispatcher
4. Narrator of Children's books
5. Travel Agent
Oh, the opportunities are endless.
I have not a care in the world for the next few days....Just me and the man that matter the most to me. How ever did I get so lucky? I will stop asking myself and just accept the goodness in every little minute. The most clean-cut, masculine, giving man in the world. Every day gets better.
I will be back to reality Friday. The mountains, peace...quiet, the beauty of all the gifts we are given...the best thing is...we are both in sync with our beliefs of why and how we are together.
Happy August.
xo
j
Today at 2pm I am out of here. We get our station ratings today, with any luck the numbers will be good and when I return on Friday I will have a job. If not I still believe there are many options available to me. Things that would make me money and happy:
1. A phone sex operator
2. Airline Stewardess
3. A 911 dispatcher
4. Narrator of Children's books
5. Travel Agent
Oh, the opportunities are endless.
I have not a care in the world for the next few days....Just me and the man that matter the most to me. How ever did I get so lucky? I will stop asking myself and just accept the goodness in every little minute. The most clean-cut, masculine, giving man in the world. Every day gets better.
I will be back to reality Friday. The mountains, peace...quiet, the beauty of all the gifts we are given...the best thing is...we are both in sync with our beliefs of why and how we are together.
Happy August.
xo
j
Monday, July 25, 2011
Time to DOWNSIZE
It's Monday!! and we have Five months til Christmas! I can hardly believe it! The heatwave sucked the life right out of me. This past weekend I totally relaxed. I never do that. Stayed on the couch, watched lifetime movies, had lovey totally wait on me...it was quiet, our X's had the kids. It was nice. I put all my worries under the rug for another day.
And then another work week approaches. I love my job, really I do... but sometimes that alarm at 4:30 pisses me off occasionally. The perk, my work day ends early!
John and I realized it is time to cut back on a few things...one of them, our gas tank. The Chevy Uplander I have been driving as "soccer mom" over the past 8 years is ready for another home. While I still call myself a soccer mom for one more year, the size of the vehicle is totally unnecessary. I am looking forward to shopping around for new wheels, and a much cheaper gas tank. Is it another milestone? Hell yes. I wont be driving a Mustang or a sporty, sassy vehicle. But, I will be driving something much smaller. 3 of the five teenagers have their license, this gives me a little breathing room, but less sleep at night when they are behind the wheel.
I always felt proud to drive kids around in my family van, it was never embarrassing, I like putting the kids sports equipment in there, and having the five kids crammed in the 7 passenger vehicle until Eric's legs got so long we thought we would have to put his head through a make shift sunroof. Its ideal with a DVD player in it, and a stereo system that plays my Barry Mannilow CD's. Yes, I even went "parking" in it occasionally with my husband. So what, when you have a house full of kids and you want OUT, a trip to the food store turns into a detour. Never a dull moment.
Downsizing...its a good thing. I'm going to say good-bye to the mileage on that Uplander with a smile. Lots of memories go along with it. Good ones. It has grown with my kids. Its been good to me. I am going to embrace this downsize. I'm looking forward to it actually. Its just "shopping around for the RIGHT wheels" that will be time consuming. let the fun begin!
And then another work week approaches. I love my job, really I do... but sometimes that alarm at 4:30 pisses me off occasionally. The perk, my work day ends early!
John and I realized it is time to cut back on a few things...one of them, our gas tank. The Chevy Uplander I have been driving as "soccer mom" over the past 8 years is ready for another home. While I still call myself a soccer mom for one more year, the size of the vehicle is totally unnecessary. I am looking forward to shopping around for new wheels, and a much cheaper gas tank. Is it another milestone? Hell yes. I wont be driving a Mustang or a sporty, sassy vehicle. But, I will be driving something much smaller. 3 of the five teenagers have their license, this gives me a little breathing room, but less sleep at night when they are behind the wheel.
I always felt proud to drive kids around in my family van, it was never embarrassing, I like putting the kids sports equipment in there, and having the five kids crammed in the 7 passenger vehicle until Eric's legs got so long we thought we would have to put his head through a make shift sunroof. Its ideal with a DVD player in it, and a stereo system that plays my Barry Mannilow CD's. Yes, I even went "parking" in it occasionally with my husband. So what, when you have a house full of kids and you want OUT, a trip to the food store turns into a detour. Never a dull moment.
Downsizing...its a good thing. I'm going to say good-bye to the mileage on that Uplander with a smile. Lots of memories go along with it. Good ones. It has grown with my kids. Its been good to me. I am going to embrace this downsize. I'm looking forward to it actually. Its just "shopping around for the RIGHT wheels" that will be time consuming. let the fun begin!
Friday, July 22, 2011
This summer has been a bit stressful. Nothing I cant handle. Alot of my friends who are in their 40's or are just welcoming the big 4 0 have begun taking depression medicine. Can I just say I am NOT a believer of those types of medication, BUT if you just cant seem to get by...take it, do what you need to do. Knock that demon out of your system and climb the mountain. 40 is just saying you have 40 more good years left. If things got really bad for me and I could not dress myself in the morning with my smile...then yes I would take what the doctor ordered and I am guilty of taking an anti-depressant about 8 years ago for about a year. I will stand by my friends through their most difficult times, it makes me realize that we all have certain things that catch us "off guard" and things may come to a halt when you least expect it. Let me tell you what I have learned in the past 5 years of my life...perhaps my friends will read this because they know how far I have come and maybe in their own times of being caught "off guard" with life's many detours...this might help.
No one is perfect
It is possible to have your own fairy tale.
The people who do not know you, don't really matter or do their opinions
I have become a much better listener
When your kids make the wrong choice, its NOT your fault
ALWAYS tell your loved ones that you love them
keep yourself healthy....obesity is your own choice
pray everyday but give thanks first.
Have a great weekend everyone. I will be relaxing. And I wont feel guilty!
6 More Months until Christmas :)
Monday, July 18, 2011
Summer Vacation 2011
Oh the things you will see, the things you will do, when you travel with me....two by two!
What a great time I had. I hope I speak for the 6 other individuals that came along! We began last Saturday on our 1 year anniversary. Everyone boarded the plane. The flight was smooth. We arrived at the vacation home in Kissimmee, and ordered pizza. That night we all went food shopping. The girls were so kind to make us an anniversary cake. It was extra special and thoughtful!
My husband has more patience than a saint! We have 49 more years to go baby.
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Sunday we took off to Miami
Monday Daytona
Tuesday relaxed and shopped at the outlets
Wednesday Sea World
Thursday Universal
Friday Cocoa Beach
Saturday back home to Pa.
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There was one huge fight....(Michael and Alex)
nothing was lost or misplaced
The topless beaches in Miami came as a surprise to all of us
Michael made everyone breakfast.
Holly and Katie got their Harry Potter Wands
Eric had his dream of visiting NASA Kennedy Space Center...and wanted so badly to fly to the moon
Alex missed his girlfriend :)
We took advantage of every last minute....including being paged at the airport on Saturday night...we were the last ones on the airplane...
My life is so very rich and blessed!
What a great time I had. I hope I speak for the 6 other individuals that came along! We began last Saturday on our 1 year anniversary. Everyone boarded the plane. The flight was smooth. We arrived at the vacation home in Kissimmee, and ordered pizza. That night we all went food shopping. The girls were so kind to make us an anniversary cake. It was extra special and thoughtful!
My husband has more patience than a saint! We have 49 more years to go baby.
Monday Daytona
Tuesday relaxed and shopped at the outlets
Wednesday Sea World
Thursday Universal
Friday Cocoa Beach
Saturday back home to Pa.
nothing was lost or misplaced
The topless beaches in Miami came as a surprise to all of us
Michael made everyone breakfast.
Holly and Katie got their Harry Potter Wands
Eric had his dream of visiting NASA Kennedy Space Center...and wanted so badly to fly to the moon
Alex missed his girlfriend :)
We took advantage of every last minute....including being paged at the airport on Saturday night...we were the last ones on the airplane...
My life is so very rich and blessed!
Friday, July 8, 2011
HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY !!!!!
It is a fairytale without a doubt. We have been through alot...and it took a marathon to get where we are. Blending a family is not an easy task. It will take another marathon to continue growing and learning about each other. Everytime I look at my husband, he doesn't have to speak, we just "know" how much love, trust and patience we have for one another.
The kids amaze me everytime we are together. They have accepted our happiness..for as hard as it was. They now get it. They "get" us.
Tomorrow is our ONE year Anniversary. Its not just to be celebrated between John and I , but all of us....all 7 of us are celebrating the anniversary together. We take off For the beauty of beaches in Miami, Daytona, visit Orlando, Sea World, Universal and Coco Beach.
Its the last BIG vacation, until they ask us to go vacations with their families one day!
I look forward to growing old with this family. We may not be the perfect family...no one is. But we are dedicated to each other, and look out for one another. That's all I could ask for. That.....and a whole lot of laughter.
Thank God for an amazing husband. Thank God for supportive children, parents that stood beside me through my drama, a mother in law who anyone would wish for, and a brother-in-law who keeps me on my toes!!
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