kristyk

A New Day

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

My life is full, busy, hectic.  I rarely rest.  This blog is the only thing I do during the day for myself.   I can't break down in front of the kids.  If I cry, they get scared.  So, chances are ~  if I am going to have any kind of a  pity party, it will be online!

Thank you for your comments last night.  I am feeling much better ~ ready to face another day. 

the light at the end of the tunnel bleachers

Crash and Burn

we had such a pretty moon tonight
Too bad it was wasted on me.  I am hurting so much right now.  I can't write about it because it involves other people who don't want to be included in this blog.  Out of respect for them, I won't give the specifics.  But let me just say that I am losing it right now. 

I love random collections of odd things

Overheard in New York

Reflections

My dad [:-)] sent me this picture he took of himself.  What a cutie!!

Speaking of reflections, check out these:

the mirror project
my latest submission to the mirror project
the mirror project at flickr
my reflections album at flickr

Morning Sky

It never ceases to amaze me how the sun can light up some parts of the sky and leave others dark.  We get that a lot here.  Sun while it is raining.  Dark clouds over light ones.  I could sit and watch the sky all day.  I wish we had a house away from everything, out in the desert with a view of the mountains.  I would love to take pictures of the sky without the buildings and poles and cables in the way.  Sometimes, I dream about having a house with huge windows and a wrap around porch, where I could wake up with the sun and drink my coffee outside while I take pictures. 

Bowling

We went bowling today with my sister and nephew.  What a blast!  Butterfly and Jonathan had never been before, so they were a little hesitant about participating.  Johnny would slowly inch his way to the line, looking back at me every step or two.  When he got to the edge of the lane, he would throw the ball down, turn and run like hell.  Every picture I took of him turned out like this one, with him running away.

Rare Political Rant

I read this over at Cathy's and felt sick.

"US Aid promised for tsunami disaster relief: $15,000,000.00 
Cost of US war operations in Iraq, per day: $177,000,000.00"

**update**
The US has promised an additional $20 million to bring the total dollar amount to $35 million.

Hungry?

Steve, Don't Eat It!!

Very funny stuff, via Oyster Links

Older and wiser

The kids are playing Monopoly.  Poor Bleu,  the youngest player [7], was about to be out of the game.  He came running into the kitchen with tears streaming down his face.

Bleu:  Mom, I'm crying.
Me: I see that.  You know, it doesn't matter if you win or lose. 
Bleu: But, I didn't lose.  I just landed on free parking and won all the money.
Me:  Then, why are you crying?
Bleu:  I don't know.  That's why I came in here.

His cousin Beebo (age 9) walked in and threw his arm around Bleu.

Beebo:  [shaking his head knowingly] Joy, Bleu.  Those are tears of joy.

Laundry, the story of my life...

You scored as Dark Load. Ah, you shall be washed with the darks.  Mysterious and manly, you are mostly jeans and the sweater I am currently wearing.  Will you go out with me next friday? Dark Load 75% Dry Clean Only 69% Light load 50% Should I wash you with the lights or darks? created with QuizFarm.com

Dark, yes.  Manly?  I don't know about that...  LOL.  [via Beancounters]