I need this.

“The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself.  And if you find someone the love the you you love, well that’s just fabulous.”

Rubbish

“If you take that, you are returning to rubbish.  You don’t deserve that.  I can’t respect you if you accept this rubbish.” 
He’s adorable. He’s my rock.  And he’s so honest.  And so right.  I don’t want to return to rubbish.  I deserve better.  He’s Kenyan, which is why the word rubbish is used!
I’m really [...]

Abigail’s Favorite Song

Abigail’s Favorite Song
Have I failed as a mother? 
At least I don’t let her watch the video, right?!

Change

“It hurts to grow. Anybody who tells you it doesn’t is lying, but here’s the truth. The more things change, the more things stay the same. And sometimes, sometimes change is good. Sometimes change is everything.”
~Grey’s Anatomy

I heart him. It’s hard to believe he’s a politician. UPDATED.

Excerpts from the speech.  Read the whole thing here.
Of all the rocks upon which we build our lives, we are reminded today that family is the most important. And we are called to recognize and honor how critical every father is to that foundation. They are teachers and coaches. They are [...]

On My Own. FINALLY.

I’m moving up.  Well, I’m working on it.  In Wisconsin, I qualified for all kinds of state-aid.  And I readily accepted some of it.  I needed it.  It was my first venture into the REAL WORLD.  And I wasn’t making anything.  I needed to pay for daycare and insurance, and my salary did not cut [...]

Even more changes….

I’m heading HOME a day earlier.  Mostly at my own will.  Not totally, though.  I’m 100% disappointed in how everything has been handled with my (soon-to-be) former employer.  I know that I am causing added work for many people, but it’s all about NUMBER ONE.  They should know that, because they feel the same way [...]

Foto Friday

Quotes

 

“I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, theres a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out, keep ya head up…. and handle it”
–Tupac
“You may encounter many defeats but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to [...]

Maybe only JiL will understand this?

Good Morning!  It seems like baseball weather is finally here!  I was emailing to let you know that after Sunday, I will no longer be working for the Wisconsin Timber Snakes.  I accepted a job in St. Louis, Missouri with a better organization where I will actually be making a difference in the world. 
 
I [...]