tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39917802012-01-15T02:54:17.795-06:00Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.comBlogger4501100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-59534841038062821072012-01-14T13:09:00.000-06:002012-01-14T13:09:19.329-06:00

I used to be a figure skater.This video inspires me.http://news.yahoo.com/vitality/

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I've always loved to read.  I was a very early reader.  I still love to, even though I don't have nearly as much time as I'd like, but I make the time every night before going to sleep, no matter what time it is.  So I decided to look for a Reading Challenge for 2012, and wouldn't you know the very first one I came across was a Jane Austen-inspired one?  Here is the Goodreads page for it: http://

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I went to the gym. The kids club was closing 50 minutes after I got there, so I managed to walk around, check things out & do 15 minutes of cardio. Then I went back today. I had a one hour consult with a trainer.  It was helpful & gave me some info I needed. I probably won't be able to get back until next week because of the holiday. *sigh* It guess I'll use this time to indulge because then it's

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I looked at a photo of myself taken this morning & thought, "Dear God, is that REALLY what I look like"? SO...I decided I'd take care of what I could immediately.  I got myself a haircut! Our gym FINALLY opening in 3 days. I need to commit. I want to look good in a photo for our Holiday Letter next year. I want to look good for my daughter's graduation in June. I want to look good for a friend's

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-17445637570849826292011-12-13T09:51:00.000-06:002011-12-13T09:51:57.833-06:00

So, in a follow up to my last post, I'm still struggling with my faith, but I have come to a few conclusions about it all.  I DO believe there is a God, that isn't the issue.  However, I do NOT believe in the "it's in God's hands" or "God has a greater plan"  pre-destination sorts of philosophies.  I DO, however, believe that God have us Free Will and expects us to do good with us.  That the

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-76390469374010892492011-12-07T14:52:00.000-06:002011-12-07T14:52:57.015-06:00

'Tis the season. And I've lost my faith. People talk about "God's greater plan".  I don't buy it. People talk about "it's in God's hands".  I'm not believing it. People say, "Just have faith".  I can't anymore. If God's greater plan is to let good people suffer without any hope of living life & merely existing in pain,  then God's a real jerk. If God's plan is to let little children be abused,

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-5316957849374468912011-11-15T14:48:00.000-06:002011-11-15T14:48:55.429-06:00

My kids crack me up.  Here we have, from Halloween, Miss Tinkerbell & Master Skywalker disguised as a Storm Trooper & Darth Vader.  They never cease to make me laugh.  I really do cherish them. My other kidlet received her first college acceptance!  Where did time go?

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This is Abby.  Beautiful, isn't she? She is the daughter of some very dear friends of mine.   Someone told her about something horrible called the Choking Game. Or Pass Out. Or some other stupid name because it is NOT a game.  Kids, apparently are doing this thinking they'll get a rush from it. They aren't.  They are killing brain cells, at best.  Too often they are dying. All the details can be

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Ok, so my "restart" has been a slow one.  oh well. My latest love has been the discovery of PINTEREST.  If you aren't familiar with is, basically you can bookmark anything on the internet, save it to a self-created bulletin board with a photographic reference.  But, it's also a social network, where you can share your "pins" with anyone and vice versa.  You can search of any topic.  You can

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I was looking at some of my old posts from a few years ago.  They were bright & mostly happy.  And they made me realize just how down & negative I've been.  I need to find a bright moment each day to put here. Today I finished the research for my upcoming tours.  I need to figure out my Halloween party costume.  I want to get some character details sussed out before I perform at Stronghold.  And

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-49487572652746085182011-08-14T23:46:00.000-05:002011-08-14T23:46:36.976-05:00

I don't write anymore, as you can see. I don't do faire anymore. I don't hang out with a bunch of friends anymore. I don't look cute & sassy anymore. I've lost ME. I know I should be happy, I have a family who are healthy & fairly happy. But I'm not. I feel like I'm a stranger who takes care of them day after day.  I don't know ME anymore. I feel fat & ugly & old. I feel unclever & unwitty &

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-56047089360077204182011-06-30T12:49:00.000-05:002011-06-30T12:49:07.515-05:00

Once again we approach the 4th of July weekend.  Once again I will have friends over for a cookout. But anyone who reads this knows, I am NOT much of a patriot, pure & simple. (Given my choice, I'd be living back in England.) I respect this country. I respect our president. I certainly respect the military who make the choice to put their lives in danger.  But, I have no respect for many of the

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Right now we are firmly entrenched in the horror that is the Terrible Twos. Now, I haven't a clue of why they refer to it as that, as it always seems to surface just before the age of three.  All I DO know is that I'm at the end of my rope with this adorable, precious, highly verbal, overly obstinate, pushing me to the edge toddler. It's been a battle all week, fighting constantly with me, her

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-83454354974449512152011-04-28T09:35:00.000-05:002011-04-28T09:35:34.751-05:00

Friday, 29 April 2011, Prince William & Kate Middleton will be married in London. I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to be there.  Alas, I am not nobility or a political leader, and thus I will be relegated to watching on TV like millions of others.  But, of course I'll do it in style! I have 5 lovely ladies who will be coming over this evening to spend the night.  We will get up to start

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-44299482880802499552011-03-21T09:47:00.002-05:002011-03-21T09:49:35.747-05:00

Yes, I haven't written, yet again. I've lost my voice. I've lost my job. I feel my life is in a rut...and yet I'm touring! Should I start a new blog about travel? I only have tours until June, so I'm nervous of what will happen after that. I need direction. Anyone??

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I've been highly remiss about writing, but life has been busy & hectic & quite frankly, I just haven't felt like writing anything. I will attempt to get back to it. To try to make it a part of my week again. I need to...for me. For my own memories.So. Thanksgiving & Christmas have come & gone. Both were delightful, actually. Kaitlyn came home for Thanksgiving, which was a whirlwind weekend

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-40450219193934660102010-11-17T10:20:00.001-06:002010-11-17T10:20:11.767-06:00

My life is very much like the weather lately. I have little to be happy or sunshiney about. I know I should have posted a Happy 5 year anniversary post about marriage & my husband, but I neither had the time or inclination. I'm NOT happy, especially with him right now. I'm tired. I'm bored. I'm boring. I'm lonely. And feeling like he couldn't care less about me. He thinks by sitting on the

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-76682794446433083192010-11-04T22:05:00.001-05:002010-11-04T22:07:43.073-05:00

This article is amazing.http://nerdyapplebottom.com/2010/11/02/my-son-is-gay/I've often said, my son may be gay. Or bi. Or not.I don't care.He's amazing & I'll love him. Always. And he should be able to marry whomever he chooses. Male or Female.

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-57748002336959183822010-10-24T00:52:00.001-05:002010-10-24T00:52:08.238-05:00

Feeling like I'm in a hamster wheel...always running, but getting no where, and with no one. My husband is working 2 jobs. All.the.time. and I'm perceived as the ungrateful bitch of a wife because how dare I complain that I can't ever get anything done. I mean, so what that I work and take care of the kids, cook the meals, and oh, just might need some alone time to do what? Oh, grocery shop!

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-50500842678788176742010-10-15T10:05:00.003-05:002010-10-15T10:18:46.357-05:00

I'm angry.I've tried to hard to be faithful...to believe in God...to trust Him.But I'm losing my faith because horrible people continue to do horrible things, while good people suffer.This week my mother is suffering...to a point that she may be slowly dying.My mother is the most devout person I've ever known. My mother put all her trust in God.She was gifted with incredible talent as a dancer &

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Autumn. My favourite time of the year!I just adore the crisp, cold air that requires a jacket or sweater.I adore the fantastic colours the world becomes...red, orange, gold, green, purple...its rich & stunning & inspiring.I adore snuggling under a warm blanket with my husband.I adore watching the kids jumping in the leaves.I love the crunch of the leaves beneath my feet while taking a stroll.I

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Last night was the most powerful episode of the TV show GLEE. Hilariously called "Grilled Cheesus" it focused on religion, faith, beliefs, fear, and doubt. It really hit home for me, and despite feeling terribly sick, I cried my way through the episode. After my father's death 5 years ago, and my mom's struggle with MS, I've found myself doubting my faith again & again. I get angry because my

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-25395240811380301842010-10-01T09:43:00.002-05:002010-10-01T09:53:31.216-05:00

It's yet another Time Travelling weekend!This time it's back to 1574 and the Stronghold Renaissance Faire in Oregon, ILI always love performing at this faire, as it is very low key, the site is spectacular, the weather is perfect, and I always get to play someone new. This year I'm pulling out Lady Catherine Talbot (I played her 2 years ago at Stronghold). I like her alot, and would consider

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-45803514574823155132010-09-18T10:46:00.005-05:002010-09-18T10:55:15.336-05:00

Lately all I've been feeling is loneliness. None of my friends call.None of my friends include me.None of my friends (at least the ones that live within 3 hours of me) are spontaneous or ever want to just "hang out". I don't remember the last "girl's day" I had with a friend...that just hanging out at the mall, having lunch, shopping for nothing.A group of people were going to the Michigan

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-63242594494506712662010-08-28T18:25:00.003-05:002010-08-28T18:34:39.135-05:00

I've been SO busy lately, and one of my responsibilities this week was to attend a company trade show. It was fairly nice...but I won! ME! I NEVER win! And I won TWO trips!2 nights at Treasure Island in Las Vegas with tickets to Mystiere' (Cirque du Soliel)!!!I'm going to take my daughter in December for her 17th birthday.and...3 nights at the El Dorado Royale in Riviera Maya, Mexico!I'm going to

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-46505991967374258282010-07-21T14:48:00.002-05:002010-07-21T14:53:25.949-05:00

I know, I know...I haven't written in waaaaaaay too long.I've been busy, ok?? Geez.Yeah, I know...no one cares but me, but there's no need for me to get sassy with myself, either!Today I'm attending my first travel seminar for Sandals resorts. Should be interesting...I hope.In my head they will tell us all about their amazing resorts that I can't afford to go to, feed us some amazing Caribbean

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-91232074181635567932010-07-05T19:47:00.002-05:002010-07-05T19:50:13.240-05:00

So life is finally on the upswing!I have a job! As a travel agent!I have at least one tour operator who wants to contract me for 2011!I'm SO happy!I just am itching to see the world!Today a friend stopped into see me at work. We started chit chatting about Paul & I travelling with he & his wife to the UK next May. OH how I'd love that!Now to contemplate squirrelling away money....

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-56344393387936337562010-05-27T21:04:00.007-05:002010-05-27T21:17:55.286-05:00

Today I'm riding the wave! Last night I was priveldged enough to experience the GLEE LIVE concert in Chicago. Good friends of mine had a series of circumstances that left them with a spare ticket to the show, and they were kind enough to offer it to me! Believe me, I was thrilled! (And my hubby was kind enough to stay not only with our two little ones, but their toddler as well.) So after a great

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-34853602065134841492010-05-25T22:49:00.002-05:002010-05-25T22:53:48.547-05:00

I keep trying to stay up, but something keeps pushing me down.Today my down is my husband.He's really making me feel like I mean nothing to him.That I'm a commitment that can't be broken, not something he cherishes.I hate venting about certain things here, but it is what it is.I'm not like some bloggers who air all their laundry for the sake of readership & a joke. I'm a journal blogger. This

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-8613705862981817302010-05-24T21:36:00.002-05:002010-05-24T21:55:50.822-05:00

As you can see I've "freshened up" the blog for summer.I'm also working on "freshening up" my life.In April I attending the Travel Management program at the International Guide Academy in Denver, CO. What an amazing experience! Within hours I realized that not only was I among a group of truly incredible people who have the same sort of interests & passions as I do, but that Paul & I had made the

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-23158215048489054072010-05-19T14:19:00.001-05:002010-05-19T14:20:09.814-05:00

Today I found out my unemployement has run out.We're screwed.I have NO idea what to do.I hate this.I hate me.

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-39645650575979438552010-05-09T19:47:00.003-05:002010-05-09T19:54:19.662-05:00

Happy Mother's Day to moms everywhere today!My own beautiful mom is in a nursing home in FL, far away and I'm not able to talk to hear, sadly. But my mom is amazing. She was an only child, growing up in a high rise in Chicago. She was a professional figure skater for Sonja Henie. She was a talented dancer. She was stunningly beautiful. And funny. And could play the piano by ear. And has

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-35466673864661725282010-04-16T08:50:00.002-05:002010-04-16T08:59:45.967-05:00

I've been in Colorado for a week now. It's truly spectacular! I'm just feeling a bit overwhelmed now that things are wrapping up for my program. 3 days left. 3 projects/tests to pass. I SO want to be the top of the class...is that wrong? Shouldn't I just be content with my own success? Some things never change.

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-41075456981618783022010-04-10T00:41:00.004-05:002010-04-10T01:01:45.001-05:00

I read this through "Life with Hannah & Lily" whom I've had a link to on my sidebar here for several years now. I am passing along this story in the hope that someone, somewhere can help this poor mother who is suffering the hell of having her own beautiful son be kidnapped by his father to another country. I cannot imagine it. I do not want to. I can only pray for this mother & her son to be

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-15006855008990287052010-04-07T20:29:00.002-05:002010-04-07T20:38:07.579-05:00

Here are a few pics from the Regency Ball this year! It was a wonderful weekend, especcially since we rented out the entire Palmer House Inn B&B!

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-58733338170463675552010-03-20T00:02:00.002-05:002010-03-20T00:04:57.188-05:00

I haven't posted much simply because I've been SO busy preparing for the Regency Ball next weekend. I have LOTS of photos to be posted, and have been sewing like a mad woman. I promise to write more later!

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-16272364528831563132010-03-08T14:38:00.003-06:002010-03-08T14:48:15.604-06:00

Last night were the Academy Awards. I can usually take them or leave them (leaving them more often than not). I DO enjoying seeing what people are wearing, of course, as well as the awards for Best Makeup and Best Costuming. And last night Colin Firth was up for Best Actor (which he SO should have won!) so I tuned in. Sandra Bullock won for Best Actress. She's ok. I don't jump at the chance to

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-26531087588768637432010-03-04T21:17:00.002-06:002010-03-04T21:22:55.182-06:00

So I've been unemployed since June.It sucks.No one will hire me.Hell, no one will interview me!I feel like a failure...and something has to change.SO...I've been reassessing what I want for the rest of my life.My family & time with them.Offering my kids everything I possibly can for them.Travelling the world. (Preferably with my family.)Writing again.And if I can make money doing all of these

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-6997915830893274962010-02-25T20:58:00.004-06:002010-02-25T21:10:54.144-06:00

My handsome son, Sebastian, turned 3 years old on Sunday!He's hilarious & charming & makes me smile every single day. His gorgeous blue eyes make me melt.And he's obsessed with Doctor Who. You know, the British tv show? Yeah, I have no doubt he'll be the next Doctor! So, of course we HAD to give him a Doctor Who birthday party!I had to be pretty creative since you can't find anything Doctor Who

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-9750922510927432192010-02-15T15:14:00.002-06:002010-02-15T15:23:53.056-06:00

My Valentine's Day this year was disappointing. Not only could I not get my husband a gift due to the ongoing financial struggle & lack of ideas in this household, nothing happened.We had spent the weekend with good friend's in MI and so our day was spent driving home. Once home, it was dealing with feeding, bathing & putting to bed the little ones. At this point I poured a glass of wine, pulled

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-3126212263751614152010-02-08T23:40:00.000-06:002010-02-08T23:41:09.520-06:00

Tonight I was struck by a news article that brought me to tears. It was about opportunities for assistance to people in need...given by people in the community. The statement that hit home was, "A lot of times people who have not used social services are embarrassed, even if their situation wasn't of their own making." Do you have any idea how many people you know are a paycheck away from

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-15491906260698431722010-01-27T21:13:00.001-06:002010-01-27T21:15:27.306-06:00

I found this on YouTube. Almost all of the shots of the dancing are of my friends & I at last year's Regency Exhibition Ball. I can't wait for this year!

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-29778379800213141642010-01-25T16:22:00.002-06:002010-01-25T16:25:41.937-06:00

Today I met with the personal trainer. It was GREAT!Unfortunately I can't afford him by any stretch of the imagination.So, I'm going to attempt to put together a great workout program with help from SparkPeople & the web...and anyone elses suggestions, please?He pointed out that if I were to lost 2 lbs. per week, in 6 months I'd be down 50 lbs.6 months from now is Cedar Point time.So that's my

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-49203259336647261932010-01-23T00:05:00.003-06:002010-01-23T00:09:01.345-06:00

Today is the day my kidlet moves.Today is the day I no longer have her under my wings.I won't be there to guide, argue, or celebrate.I feel like a failure as a mom.Today is the day I lose a part of my heart.

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-89592633723674256232010-01-20T18:41:00.003-06:002010-01-23T00:05:42.425-06:00

I joined a gym yesterday.I'm hoping to work out at least 3-4 days a week.Weight loss & most importantly inches is my goal.The Regency Ball is my goal right now.2 months and 7 days from today I want to lose 10 lbs. by then.

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-27257275350720722032010-01-12T20:45:00.003-06:002010-01-12T21:03:13.420-06:00

2010 has been an interesting start thus far.I got to spend time with my best friend for 4 days. BUT she was broken, had to have surgery, and will have a long healing time.I went to a holiday party. BUT some of the people there made me want to punch them in the face they were so freakin' obnoxious.I feel healthy & mostly energetic. BUT I realize I'm in the worst shape of my life.I want to lose

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-38172579031210008352010-01-01T09:26:00.001-06:002010-01-01T12:31:46.153-06:00

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas? Our was pleasant, albeit extremely busy. Time spent with family in both WI & MI, good times with friends, and most importantly the kids! Went to a fun Christmas eve mass which was exactly what I needed! How often do you get to genuinely laugh out loud at church at Christmastime? The priest really made a point of delivering a homily about Christ's birth

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-12528353341243288202009-12-22T22:12:00.003-06:002009-12-22T22:22:28.282-06:00

Today is my daughter,Kaitlyn's Sweet 16th birthday!I can't believe that time has flown by so fast. We struggle daily with our relationship lately, but I love her dearly.I only want the best for her.She gone from this little, adorable baby who did everything early...walking, talking, reading...to a sassy (sometime TOO sassy), funny young lady. I wish I could just hold her in my arms & keep her

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-41598281679189511822009-12-21T23:32:00.001-06:002009-12-21T23:33:17.501-06:00

I just can't seem to get into the holiday spirit this year. Nothing is making me feel it. Just going through the routine...but just feel empty.

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I have been behind in stating the things I am grateful for this year.1. My family.2. My friends.3. My health.4. A roof over my head.5. Unemployment income...as piddly as it is, we couldn't make do without it.This Thanksgiving was pleasant, spending with hubby's family. And then we had a Friend's Thanksgiving, too. It was great, though it would have been wonderful to spend it with ALL of my good

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I hate being the mature one.I hate doing what makes sense.I hate giving others what they need when it breaks my heart.I hate that there I have to hurt and have my soul ripped apart just so others than have the chance to grow.No one told me that motherhood would be so freakin' painful.No one told me that children would hate you while you try desperately to show them you love them.No one told me

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Nautically speaking, the doldrums are that calm on the seas. That down time in which your sailboat is stuck, at the whim of the waters, waiting for a breeze to pick up so something can happen.Personally speaking, my personal doldrums are rather the same. I feel like this time where neither Paul & I are working has been a time of existing on the whims of others who shall decide our fate as to

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Today my wonderful husband, Paul, and I are celebrating our 4 year anniversary.It was an unseasonably warm November day spent with friends family and much joy.Today is an gorgeous day, too...and I think I love him even more!Happy Anniversary honey! I'd marry you all over again...especcially if we could go on the 2 week honeymoon to England & Wales again right now!!! ;-)

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Yesterday was Guy Fawkes Day in the UK. A day to remember that a government is supposed to work FOR the people. To me, its about a day of letting go of the past.A good friend hosted a traditional Guy Fawkes bonfire, complete with effigy!We all brought our own effigy too...that something we wanted to get rid of in our lives...whether it was money matters, weight issues, relationship problems,

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I'm being faced with a seriously painful dilemma. My teenager, whom I've both celebrated & ranted about here is thinking that she might want to go live with her father in Michigan. She's given me some rational reasons for it, and as an equally rational person I have to let her go, if that's what she wants. Her happiness & success is what matters most.But heart is breaking. I feel like my soul is

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Halloween night was a blast!The kids were precious and had a ton of fun "Trick or treating".And some friends came by to put on a Dead Parade and help me scare the pants off teens & adults! it was hilarious fun!I think I can still hear the laughter & screaming.I love Halloween!!

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Toff PauperThat's my new site. Additional site, I should say. This will still remain my journalling blog, but I'm launching something for my outlets of saving money & beauty.Check it out regularly, please. Leave feedback. Let me know if you share my love of all things beautiful AND affordable. I hope to have some money saving tips, tidbits, and recommendations there. And if you know of something

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-10614388393576459762009-10-29T11:35:00.002-05:002009-10-29T11:38:45.001-05:00

I interviewed for a job yesterday.I felt the interview went really well.I left just knowing I would be given a job offer.It wasn't just one opening, it was many.I already had plans and thoughts about working there.I had NO doubt I would have a job today.I was wrong.I didn't get the job.Apparently I am unmarketable.I have to go cry now.

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This past Saturday was my annual Halloween bash. This year's theme was "Heaven & Hell" so I had to plan & decorate accordingly. Paul & I put some of our cake decorating training to use and each took on the task of a cake each. My Hell cake was originally intended to be a 6 tier tower alternating red velvet & dark chocolate with chocolate truffle frosting in between. And it was. I just didn't

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-14570832378571988022009-10-22T21:55:00.002-05:002009-10-22T21:57:59.909-05:00

This made me smile today.

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My eldest loves when I make eggplant parmesean. I always feel like it just "ok", but tonight's dinner truly hit on the definition of SUCCESS! Even the hubby commented, "Wow, this could be from a good italian restaurant!" Believe me, he usually thinks dinner is fine, so to get this sort of response, I knew I'd done well. To start, I purchased Italian eggplant from the local farmer's market last

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I'm finding myself awash with jealousy lately.Jealous of friends who are taking wonderful trips.Jealous of people on television who have jobs I want.Jealous of the sheer joy I see in my children's eyes when all I'm feeling is down.Today has been my attempt at a bit of joy. Halloween decorating!So far, no alot has been accomplished short of a small graveyard out front.Tonight is a job interview

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So, lately things have just been. Nothing too thrilling. Nice. Just nice. I feel nothing on a daily basis other than jealousy or stress. Not so nice.I'm desperate for change. In a good way. A nice way.I need to figure out how to appreciate little things. Nice little things.A blogger I read addresses them as "sparklies", as it was her way of dealing with the death of a daughter who adored

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-75312626375204209562009-10-12T10:41:00.000-05:002009-10-12T10:42:36.154-05:00

Yep, time for a little something new.Whatcha think?

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Well this weekend was another lovely autumn weekend (ok, so it was cold & misty all day Saturday, but it was a good day) with friends out at the Stronghold RenFaire in Oregon, IL. We always have low-key fun performing out there, and this year was no exception.I played my new character, Mistress Dorothy Smith, and I have to say, I like her alot! She's friendly & fiesty. I created a "gossip rag"

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This past weekend we visited friend in southwestern Michigan for a lovely autumn weekend away.Friday the teenagers (they have 2, we have 1) babysat the toddlers (they have 1, we have 2) while the adults had a delicious dinner & movie night. Let me say, tableside guacamole can't be beat! The new version of "FAME" however left alot to be desired. I will say more about this later in another

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-83228219117367385242009-09-21T09:19:00.003-05:002009-09-21T09:28:58.567-05:00

I do not know what to do with my teenage daughter anymore.I love her, but I have so much anger toward her it takes all of my self-control and prayer to keep me from wanting to beat the crap out of her. To the rest of the world she is sweet, kind, helpful. To me she is rude, obnoxious, hateful, disobedient.She won almost a full scholarship to her school (the best school around, I might add)

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My life has been a broken Yo-Yo. All down, no up.I'm seriously depressed, and I don't know what more to do. Not only am I getting NO bites on any resume'/applications I send, neither is Paul. He handles the bills, so I'm not asking, but I don't know how we're going to cover the mortgage, etc. this month. I'm sure there will be some creative juggling, but I'm just so angry that this is where

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So every year, after Bristol Renaissance Faire ends, everyone gets their things cleaned and packed away, and the lull of "real" life starts to set in...and then we get to do it all again for one short weekend! The Stronghold Faire happens the first weekend of October ONLY, and it's a great, low key, try something new opportunity. We all spend the night in the castle, go on hayrides, and take

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I don't know what it is lately, but my brain is obsessed with Mackinac Island. Every time I fall asleep, I dream about the island. Every time my mind starts to drift, I envision being on the island.I don't know if it's just that time of year, or if something in the cosmos is trying to tell me something, but I do know that I can't stop thinking about it. Remembering it. Wishing I was there.

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A new costume & new character in development for the weekend.Here is a pic of the mostl completed middle class costume for "Hilde von Thenard".I've always wanted a teal & lime green dress!

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So I introduced my daughter to the coolness that is Steampunk, and she's hooked.Now she wants her Sweet 16 party to be a Steampunk theme.As her birthday falls just before Christmas, and since she's due to be wit her dad for that holiday this year, we have decided the best time for her party is to be New Year's Eve. Cool, eh? Well, we are going to invite our friends too (so those of you who read

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I have performed with renaissance faires for 18 years. I have performed with the Bristol faire, specifically for 11 years.I was with the Michigan faire for something like 12 years.I saw Michigan, in my opinion, go into a downward spiral into nothing but fantasy with compete disregard to history. I believe the whole point of an event set in a specific time period is to present history. Entertain

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I've come to the realization recently that certain people just need to be cut from my life.People whom I've tried to maintain as friends. People who I've attempted to respect. But I just simply cannot any longer.These few individuals have proven themselves immature and hateful on several occasions.There is so much I could say. I choose not to only because it isn't worth it.

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This past weekend we had a dear old friend & her family come to visit. We had not seen each other in about 12 years, so it was wonderful to reconnect and have them here. They were WONDERFUL! All 3 of their kids are adorable & charming, she & her husband are as sweet & fun as I remembered...it was just a truly wonderful weekend! I think my son has a new best friend now in their 2 year old. They

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As I furiously work to get my house spotless for much anticipated guests coming to visit for the 4th of July (YEAH!!) I would like to state that I see the day as the day we're celebrating my daughter's first birthday. I am NOT much of a patriot, pure & simple. (Given my choice, I'd be living back in England.) I respect this country. I respect our new president and get very angry when everyone

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Why am I a full week behind on posting anything? Ugh...life.Ok, this is just a photo-filled post of pics I took last week at the Chicago Botanical Gardens.Enjoy...let me know what is your favourite!

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A couple of weeks ago we headed down to Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry before the kidlet left for MI for the summer to see the Harry Potter exhibit. It was amazing! (and I can't believe it has taken me weeks to write about it!)The exhibit had lots of costumes, props & set pieces from all of the movies. They did an amazing job of making you feel like you were moving through parts of

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So this morning I received news that I have been given 2 weeks notice of my indefinate layoff.Not only do I lose my job, but the ENTIRE parks & rec department is shutting down...which means no more classes, park shelter rentals or maintenance for the parks...which means the public is going to be VERY unhappy by the end of summer!It sucks.I hate that, once again, I'm back job hunting. That it

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Oh Yeah!Can't wait!All of THE best coasters with my bestest friends! Endless fun!

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So we've been talking for awhile now about taking a family vacation this summer. We set our sights on Colonial Williamsburg. It has all those elements we love...history, culture, shopping, places for the kids, etc. Then hubby sets the financial limits & presents the challenge to me to figure out how to make it happen. Well, I'm a research monkey and LOVE a good challenge! So, I did it! I

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...but I'm sick. Very sick. Icky, hacky coughy, snotty, body achey sick.I haven't the energy to make the time to attempt something clever & witty or profound.When I'm lying in my sickness I have been trying to think about where to take a good family roadtrip this August. I'd be eternally grateful for any suggestions. The requirements are: we must be able to drive there from Wisconsin, we will be

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-91954435812515714012009-05-20T07:31:00.002-05:002009-05-20T07:44:47.164-05:00

Seven-tenths of the world is ocean and the people of the world is quickly depleating the oceans of its wildlife. We must put an end to the mass fishing of non-sustainable fish, and use non-regulated fishing practices that kills other marine animals like turtles, sharks, and even seabirds. Never mind the illegal fishing that profit from over $9 billion/year. The United States & Britain, among

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My lovely daughter is 15 & a freshman at St. Catherine's High School. I can't believe she is growning up so quickly! This weekend was went to Prom (with a senior, no less!) and her best friend, Jazz, was set up with another senior boy. (She lives in another town, so this was REALLY a treat for the two of them to be able to go together! It probably won't happen when they are seniors, after all!)

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This seems to be the week for my children to move onto a new stage in their lives all at once.Little Miss not only learned to crawl forward last week, but this week she quickly moved onto pulling herself up on the furniture. AND she said her first word. Papa. She says it anytime my hubby walks into the room. (Yes, the kids call their rather papa rather than daddy. It was something he wanted,

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-87174444569457813302009-05-14T14:02:00.004-05:002009-05-14T14:08:31.646-05:00

Don't my eyebrows look fabulous?Kidlet & I had our eyebrows cleaned up at this place at the mall via Brow Threading. What is brow threading? You can learn more here, but basically the lady takes length of string & plucks your brows. It does sting a big, but no more than plucking or waxing. And it's quick (about 5 minutes), inexpensive ($10), and our brows look positively fantastic! If only the

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For Mother's Day my husband talked to my friend, Misty's husband, and the two of them sent the two of us away overnight on Saturday to the charming Victorian Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast. We were pampered in our room, appropriate named "Serenity Cove". The two twin,canopied beds with feather beds on top, made us feel extra girly & cozy. We had cocktails, gave ourselves facials, Satin Hands and feet

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Robert Dudley,Earl of Leicester created a garden at Kenilworth in one of his many attempts to woo Queen Elizabeth I. They have now been able to recreate the garden, fountains & statuary to EXACT replicas. It's really pretty amazing, and needless to say, I desperately want to wander the gardens in my Elizabethan clothing with a gaggle of friends!

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Well, my anger has subsided, and I am actually grateful that my husband, though a brat many times, does actually listen. I'm being treated to a delightful Mother's Day gift (which I cannot reveal just yet)!Now, if only the teenager would listen so well.

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Today I'm angry. I know, it seems to be my constant state this week. My anger today is directed at my eldest daughter who is failing a class. This is the girl who won scholarships based on having the highest scores of everyone in her class. She has all As in every other class. But she doesn't care about math & therefore is failing Geometry. I want to actually ring her lying, mouthy neck.

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-39536772749065988152009-05-04T13:52:00.001-05:002009-05-04T13:54:44.786-05:00

Well, it's happened. My employers have cut my hours back to 10 per week. I'm so upset! My family can't afford for me to bring in that little amount. It's infuriating.On the job hunt.

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I'm heading down to Chicago in about an hour to spend the day with a dear old friend who now lives in NYC and whom I haven't tseen in years. We used to perform together at the Michigan Renaissance Festival ("back in the day") and had some wonderful crazy times together. Sarah is the sort of person who could seriously intimidate if she really wanted to...she has piercings & tattoos all over and

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-60930166204099843252009-04-30T11:09:00.002-05:002009-04-30T11:23:50.312-05:00

1. What color is your front door?WHITE. House is blue, so door is white!2. We discussed our folks in previous TT so now tell me about your siblings. If you are an only child, tell me whether or not you wanted siblings, older, younger etc.I am the youngest of 8 children. My parents were each married previously. Dad had 4 kids...Patrick, Marge & Marilyn (twins), and Lauretta. Mom had 3 kids...Bill,

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-15085820452370410922009-04-30T10:50:00.003-05:002009-04-30T11:03:00.303-05:00

I used to do the Thursday Thirteen.I stopped doing it sometime last year...simply because I didn't feel I had the time for it. But since I've been in such a writing rut lately, I decided that maybe if I went back to it, I could feel inspired.Imagine my surprise to find the original was gone! But instead I found BOOKING THROUGH THURSDAYS, which I personally find very cool.I'm going to attempt to

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-49016999855714214472009-04-29T10:14:00.002-05:002009-04-29T10:20:16.487-05:00

This made me positively giddy this morning! Nothing has made me this bouncy, happy in quite awhile. I adore "The Sounds of Music" (it was the first professional show I was ever in and I used the wedding processional for my own wedding, so it's has many special memories for me!) I hope you enjoy this, as well.

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-42496332182430740022009-04-28T13:14:00.003-05:002009-04-28T13:19:54.428-05:00

I feel like I've lost a sense of who I am.I feel disconnect from my own being.How do I find that part of me again? Please, I NEED imput.This isn't rhetorical.

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-64967593920791237152009-04-27T13:23:00.002-05:002009-04-27T13:25:49.081-05:00

I RSVP'd that I'd be at a wedding this weekend. I want to go to a baby shower in MI.How can I possibly be in multiple places at once?

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So I walked into work yesterday to get the news that the Village, who had recently announced was in a huge deficit & needed ALL departments to find some budget cuts, decided that it would be a good idea to take $65,000 from MY department's $70,000 budget! Uh...are you kidding me?How can they expect a Parks & Recreation Dept. to run on $5,000 for a year? I'm supposed to get paid for my job, my

Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087914736058120222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991780.post-80068233117498077592009-04-21T11:21:00.003-05:002009-04-21T11:27:49.569-05:00

Today is my birthday. I feel sad.Another year has passed in which I have not done the things I'd hoped to do.I have not been able to go visit my mother in the nursing home in Florida.I have not lost the weight I gained.I have not reached a point of feeling financially stable.I have not returned to being creative.I guess I need to look at a few positives...I have a small circle of great friends.I

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