An Update

Well considering it has been almost two weeks since my last downer post I thought it was time to update you all on what has been going on in my life. I finally figured out why I was so down. I don’t know if I should write about it here at I know that some people I know check this site and what was bothering could have an impact that I don’t want to experience.

Things have gone pretty well this week. My oldest daughter once again was sick after getting home from a week long trip with her Dad and his family to California. They did all the major theme parks and animal parks. She had a blast, but came back with strep throat. She is doing better now after a couple extra days rest and some medicine. This is the third time this year that she has gotten this type of infection. Between that, her bladder problems and a bug bite on her tushy that got infected this girl has had a horrible school year so far. She is a bright girl and does really well in school, so I’m not worried about her.

We had parent teacher conferences this week. Surprisingly my youngest got straight A’s this quarter. My oldest daughter got all A’s and one C (in math). I knew she was struggling in that subject as it is not her favorite, but I know she can do better. Such is life, we are living with it.

After parent teacher conferences yesterday I got to have a good chat with my ex-husband. I don’t really want to detail the whole conversation, but it was a good chat and I think we are finally getting to the point in our relationship where we can actually respect each other. However, this could just be my wishful thinking. We still have mediation a week from Monday and I am nervous about that, but hopeful that we can come to some sort of resolution that fits both our lifestyles. I just get really nervous about this part of the whole custody/divorce process.

When I got home my hubby and I decided to go to the movies and see The Prestige. It was really good. I love Hugh Jackman, Michael Cane and of course the steamy Christian Bale. It kept me guessing until the very end and David Bowie plays Tesla. He is actually a very good actor. I remember him from his bombshell blonde rocker days, but he was actually quite good in this movie. Also, Andy Serkis was great. He played Gollum in the Lord of the Rings movies. I am sure he has been in other things, but that is what I know him from best. It looks like there are some really good movies coming out this fall/winter. I still want to see Running with Scissors, Bobby, and Babel. I also want to see Man of the Year before it leaves theatres, but I am not sure I can get my hubby to that one. I love Robin Williams, but my hubby thinks that movie is not going to be very good.

I have a couple of NetFlix movies here that I need to watch. The Breakup and Glory Days. I hope to get through them this weekend. I love Josh Lukas so I am looking forward to Glory Days, as for The Breakup I’m not sure if it will be good or not, but I am Willing to watch it. At least I can say that I’ve seen it. One movie that I would recommend if you haven’t seen it is Akellah and the Bee. It was so good and so inspiring.

I am headed to Vegas this next Thursday-Sunday. I am so excited. My friend is turning 35 and we are headed to a male review show and Zumanity by Cirque de Sole (sp?). I have seen the male review show we are going to before, but I am excited to see it again. The only problem is that once the show is over I get to go back to the hotel with two other ladies….when I would really rather go back to the hotel with my husband. Oh well, such is life.

I’ve taken up a new hobby or at least am trying to take it up. I have started teaching myself how to knit. I have not completed a project yet, nor can I fully understand all the instructions on a pattern, but I am hopeful. This hobby fits right into my personality…..repeat and do it again. It is one of those types of hobbies that you can really lose yourself in and do some thinking while doing it. My grandmother used to knit and she is one of the calmest and clear thinkers I know. I have tried other hobbies, quilting, sewing, painting, etc…but they all were too difficult for me to really get into. I really like what I have learned about knitting so far…let’s just hope that I stick with it this time. When I try a new hobby I tend to get so excited and I want to buy all the stuff that is needed to do the hobby right without really thinking about the cost or the fact that I probably should just give it a bit. So I end up with all the right tools, but lose interest in finishing any project. Let’s pray that doesn’t happen with this.

I called off going to the gym with my husband this morning. I just needed a day where I could sleep in and not have to worry about being somewhere at some point in time. I need a day where I am home alone and can get the laundry done, watch movies or whatever without someone here all the time. I pray that my hubby stays gone for a bit this morning as I have just filled my coffee cup, completing this post and getting ready for some serious house cleaning followed by some TV/Movie watching. Knowing my hubby he will be home as soon as his trainer lets him go. Oh well, so much for time alone.

Well, I have rambled on long enough. Hope all is well out there in cyber land.

Blessings,
Lisa