I started a painting aroud Christams time, yet I have not returned to it. I think work has been draining the hell out of me. In order to "de-stress" I have scrapped booked. However on that note I'm still scrapping July and we are in the last days of February.

A long week has come to pass. It started out with a birthday party and has ended with a NJHS ceremony. I love my husband. That just came to mind. I don't think I tell him enough. My newly married cousin came to the party with her new husband. Sigh. It was a great party. It has rained so much here these last few days the party was held indoors... at my parents house. Note to self, it is dangerous to sit my bestfriend, my husband and my brother together. By the time the party was over I came to the realization that my family is perfect. Perfect in the sense that they love, respect and are always there for one another. Note to reader, family= mom, dad, brothers and husband. They are the greatest. I am grateful in all that my parents have instilled in me. I am grateful for the undefined love my husband has for me and I am grateful to have two brothers that are so funny that they never fail to bring a smile to my face.

Back to the party, my cousin is growing up so fast. It was her 16th birthday party. She also had her "boyfriend" there. I think he scares my uncle. He looks like a typical Chicano. He was very well mannered, spoke clearly and seemed like a true up- in -coming intellectual. He reminded me of my dad and husband. I hope she sticks with him... at least till college. Then it all about the books, not the boys.

Long week, must sleep.

My husband and I went out with some friends yesterday. It was fun. We went to a shopping center called Victoria Gardens. It's a European style town/shopping center. They are great people. Younger then my husband and I. They remind me of a couple we used to hang with. These are times I miss Juan and Jenn. That's all for tonight. Happy Valentines.

Gosh, were do I start? I finished my BA in 2001, by teaching credential in 2003 & 1/2, and have yet to go back for a MA. Time is ticking and we cant afford to get another pet. My husband and I live on a small ranch. We tend to take in the homeless... pets. SO in total we have 9 pets. I see them as therapy, my husband sees them as something he never had ( he had a gold fish), everyone else sees them as our solution to the baby itch. SO I go along and agree with them all.

I have always had pets. I grew up with a pony, a horse, ducks, chickens, a goat, rabbits, dogs, cats, fish, a hamster,and peacocks. So why change as I age... right?

I'm not a competitive person, at least that's what I tell myself. I hate living a lie. : )


The wedding has come and gone, every one has come to terms with it... I think. I'm not to crazy with it still, but oh well. If my aunt and uncle can deal with it so can I . My cousin is going to have a birthday party at my mom and dads house, I can't wait. I wonder if she'll show up ... with him. This will be fun. I also know some "friends" from the church will be there... two words... "invite Julie".