Sunday, August 22, 2010
My next quest...
Learning Photography ...I found this website that was quite interesting and will definitely read up on it so I can get better pictures with my camera. Mom has a wedding she will be taking pictures of and invited me with her to help. Should be interesting to say the least..lol. I've always been interested and would really like to get into photography now that I have a great starter camera and maybe if I get enough experience, I just might be able to make a side job out of it...who knows!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
What qualifies...
someone as a "good" or "bad" parent?
I read a post regarding the MTV show "Teen Mom" (which I watch almost regularly) and the person said she was basically appalled by this teen mom. Stating that some one should call Child Protective Services on this mom. Here's the situation:
The mom had decided to sell her car on Craigslist and was scammed out of $3000 by one of those requesting the car be shipped. So in the midst of talking with her banker and the wire transfer company to work things out, she had left the room. During that time (which the way it was aired seemed like less than a minute, who knows), her baby had fallen off the bed to which she ran to immediately. There was another incident where the tub water was too hot and (in the commenter's reply to said poster) said she had burned the baby.
Being that I have been in the single parent scene of trying to raise my own 2 boys, I can really understand exactly where this mom is at and the stresses that come along with doing things on your own. Granted she has the opportunity to make amends with her family and regain that support every single parent needs, but feels she can not due to the situation. She provides a home, food, clothing, etc and most importantly love. Sure along the way there will bumps and bruises, and there will be sadness but there will also be happiness.
The camera crew and producers see more than what is aired on the actual shows. So don't you think that if the baby was in ANY kind of danger of abuse, the proper authorities would be called? I would like to believe that any logical person would.
I have always thought, in my opinion, that people without children do not fully understand the daily struggles parents go through, but that is not really truthful. In reality...it may lie more with one's opinions. What I may think as nothing to worry about, the next person could think it is something to worry about. My ex husband is my case in point...for every cut, bruise, and illness...he want to rush them to the ER or blame me for it.
So my question is again...what qualifies some one as a good or bad parent?
Teen Mom (Season 2) Ep. 5 'Secrets & Lies': "Catelynn and Tyler find their romance back on the rocks when Catelynn reveals another lie, and a big fight makes Amber question her engagement to Gary. Maci's boyfriend meets Bentley for the first time, and Farrah falls victim to a scam."
I read a post regarding the MTV show "Teen Mom" (which I watch almost regularly) and the person said she was basically appalled by this teen mom. Stating that some one should call Child Protective Services on this mom. Here's the situation:
The mom had decided to sell her car on Craigslist and was scammed out of $3000 by one of those requesting the car be shipped. So in the midst of talking with her banker and the wire transfer company to work things out, she had left the room. During that time (which the way it was aired seemed like less than a minute, who knows), her baby had fallen off the bed to which she ran to immediately. There was another incident where the tub water was too hot and (in the commenter's reply to said poster) said she had burned the baby.
Being that I have been in the single parent scene of trying to raise my own 2 boys, I can really understand exactly where this mom is at and the stresses that come along with doing things on your own. Granted she has the opportunity to make amends with her family and regain that support every single parent needs, but feels she can not due to the situation. She provides a home, food, clothing, etc and most importantly love. Sure along the way there will bumps and bruises, and there will be sadness but there will also be happiness.
The camera crew and producers see more than what is aired on the actual shows. So don't you think that if the baby was in ANY kind of danger of abuse, the proper authorities would be called? I would like to believe that any logical person would.
I have always thought, in my opinion, that people without children do not fully understand the daily struggles parents go through, but that is not really truthful. In reality...it may lie more with one's opinions. What I may think as nothing to worry about, the next person could think it is something to worry about. My ex husband is my case in point...for every cut, bruise, and illness...he want to rush them to the ER or blame me for it.
So my question is again...what qualifies some one as a good or bad parent?
Teen Mom (Season 2) Ep. 5 'Secrets & Lies': "Catelynn and Tyler find their romance back on the rocks when Catelynn reveals another lie, and a big fight makes Amber question her engagement to Gary. Maci's boyfriend meets Bentley for the first time, and Farrah falls victim to a scam."
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Ahhh....a mini-vacay!
This past weekend was a jam packed one! I drove to Corpus Christi with mom and the boys for a mini-vacay that was much needed. We left Friday afternoon and almost 8hrs later we arrived in Corpus!
The humidity knocked us over as soon as we got out of the car but regardless we were happy to be there. After getting up to the room I made a quick run to Whataburger for our late night snack before heading to bed. We needed our rest because the next day was packed full of "to-do's". Of course my oldest was up and ready to go at 8am! Our plan was to be down stairs for the buffet breakfast by 9am...we almost made it..lol.
So off to breakfast and backup to the room for our day packs and then off to the Texas State Aquarium! We got there about 10ish and the place was practically empty...perfect! No crowds, no shoving, no rude people walking in front of our pictures..lol.
I was really impressed with the aquarium, everything was laid out well for an easy walk through flow. Lots of hands on to be able to touch the water life in the exhibits. We did a green screen picture that was kinda fun (will post that later). I can't say enough so I'll let the pictures tell the experience! So as we're leaving i see a line going out the door, and point it out to mom...as we get closer I realize the line is not only out the door but through the main walk entrance and down the side. The line had to have been at least a 30min or longer wait just to get to the door! I was soo glad we got there early! We headed down to look for some lunch and found a little "whole in the wall" kinda local place and relaxed a little before heading out again for souvenir shopping. The shopping was done and it was back to the hotel to get ready for the beach! The hotel told about the State Park beach and said its a clean and less crowded beach to visit, so off we went for a short 30min drive to the park. He was definitely right about this...quiet, not as crowded and easy to get to. We enjoyed a few hours of sun bathing, swimming and crab "snorkeling"...
It only took a few hours to realize it was time for dinner! It had been a long day and we needed food! So off we go again in search of food! We found a great little place downtown called City Diner which wasn't half bad, yet another local goodie. Back to the hotel for much needed rest before heading back to Dallas the next morning. We headed back Sunday and the drive was yet again horrible, stop and go for no apparent reason. Once I hit "some" open road I goosed it up to 100mph just to get some time back....got a whole 17min shaved off our ETA to mom's house.
At the end of the drive (less than 5min from mom's), navigation said eta was 6:58pm...the kids were laughing all the way yelling "red light! red light!" I tried to tell them i would make it...sure enough 6:58:05pm i pulled the car in the drive. David was saying that it didn't count because it had been past that time...but we argued it was still 6:58 for 59sec before it didn't count...lol.
All in all it was great trip with a few bumps and aggravations but it just wouldn't be a vacation with that. signing off for now!
(our first stop on the way)
(notice the lump in the roll-away...lol)
(my youngest..Donovan aka Bubba)
(Only my boys would figure out how to snorkel without the snorkel...lol)
It only took a few hours to realize it was time for dinner! It had been a long day and we needed food! So off we go again in search of food! We found a great little place downtown called City Diner which wasn't half bad, yet another local goodie. Back to the hotel for much needed rest before heading back to Dallas the next morning. We headed back Sunday and the drive was yet again horrible, stop and go for no apparent reason. Once I hit "some" open road I goosed it up to 100mph just to get some time back....got a whole 17min shaved off our ETA to mom's house.
At the end of the drive (less than 5min from mom's), navigation said eta was 6:58pm...the kids were laughing all the way yelling "red light! red light!" I tried to tell them i would make it...sure enough 6:58:05pm i pulled the car in the drive. David was saying that it didn't count because it had been past that time...but we argued it was still 6:58 for 59sec before it didn't count...lol.
All in all it was great trip with a few bumps and aggravations but it just wouldn't be a vacation with that. signing off for now!
Aerosmith totally ROCKS!!
So i'm a little behind on posting but I have a great excuse....vacation! This past Tuesday was the Aerosmith/Blue October concert at Superpages Center in Dallas. I went with my friends Shelly, Cathy, and her sister, let me tell you it...was....AWESOME! I like Blue October but they didnt impress me much in concert but I still like them regardless lol. Aerosmith puts on a really great show. We were so close it was great!
We rocked to every song and sang along...all the while sweating like crazy. I probably drank more than my daily requirement..lol. My HS friend, Kim, was there with Tim and lucky him was interviewing the drumer Joey AND they were sitting in the 4th row! Also found Reggie, Cindy, Shery, Amanda and Logan up in the lawn section and got caught up on the latest happenings. I miss hanging out with them, Reggie is like a big brother to me. It was definitely a great nite!
We rocked to every song and sang along...all the while sweating like crazy. I probably drank more than my daily requirement..lol. My HS friend, Kim, was there with Tim and lucky him was interviewing the drumer Joey AND they were sitting in the 4th row! Also found Reggie, Cindy, Shery, Amanda and Logan up in the lawn section and got caught up on the latest happenings. I miss hanging out with them, Reggie is like a big brother to me. It was definitely a great nite!
Monday, August 2, 2010
What a weekend...
I had planned to only pick up one of the boys but as they pull up both of them come jumping out...what a treat! We spent Friday night just relaxing and watching movies.
Saturday we went grocery shopping and bought our new vacuum...which proceeded to break after only vacuuming the floors twice within the 2hrs after buying it. We had an unexpected house party with our friends and had some great fun till the wee hours of 3am..lol. Lots of food, enough to feed an army! Pork chops, chicken, steaks, mac and cheese, pasta salad and veggies....yummy!
Sunday we saw the Karate Kid movie...good movie. It was a remake but alot of the events in the movie were just like the original so I was a little disappointed but over all it was good.
Texas heat is in full force, this past weekend gave us heat in the triple digits and today was no different...some posted pictures of their dash gauge showing 116 & 108...not fun! Mine was showing 106!
That's all for now...tomorrow is the Aerosmith concert with Blue October!
Saturday we went grocery shopping and bought our new vacuum...which proceeded to break after only vacuuming the floors twice within the 2hrs after buying it. We had an unexpected house party with our friends and had some great fun till the wee hours of 3am..lol. Lots of food, enough to feed an army! Pork chops, chicken, steaks, mac and cheese, pasta salad and veggies....yummy!
Sunday we saw the Karate Kid movie...good movie. It was a remake but alot of the events in the movie were just like the original so I was a little disappointed but over all it was good.
Texas heat is in full force, this past weekend gave us heat in the triple digits and today was no different...some posted pictures of their dash gauge showing 116 & 108...not fun! Mine was showing 106!
That's all for now...tomorrow is the Aerosmith concert with Blue October!
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