These are 25 things I wish I knew when I was younger, but am so glad I know now. I will teach these to my kids, and look forward to learning even more things in the future:
1. Marriage is more than just saying "i do."
2. How credit works.
3. Time management.
4. The importance of good nutrition, and stressing how bad candy REALLY is for you.
5. Value, worth and virtue aren't cheap.
6. NEVER judge a book by its cover.
7. Yes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, but if someone is gracious enough to give you ANOTHER chance, don't take it and that person for granted. Use this opportunity to prove yourself worthy of their generosity.
8. NOBODY likes a smart ass. Even worse, a smart-ass, bigoted, loudmouthed blowhard.
9. Work hard long enough, and eventually you will begin to see the fruit of your labor.
10. Reading is fundamental.
11. When you need one bad enough, there's no such thing as a job that's "beneath" you.
12. If you hear whispers when you walk into a room, it doesn't always mean that they are talking about you. Sometimes, it means that the people respect you enough so that you wouldn't have to hear the awful things they are saying.
13. And if they are talking about you, if they're not grown enough to tell you to your face, it's foolishness. Stop dwelling on it and move on!
14. If a person doesn't like you; better yet, if they hate you but don't even know you, it's not your problem, it's theirs. Don't even entertain that mess. Move on with your life.
15. Credit woes are easy to get into, and hell to get out. But there are better options available to you other than bankruptcy. The key is not seeking the easy way out. Pay what you owe, and once you are financially free, be determined never to get yourself in that kind of situation again.
16. When you have been given a second chance at life, a clean slate, a fresh start, strive to be better, do better, and learn more than you ever have before. Be grateful for another chance at life, and make that second time around count.
17. Maintain balance to your life.
18. Time with family is important, but you need time for yourself, too.
19. You don't need a lot of money or a lot of things to be happy. True happiness cannot be bought with money.
20. When you like yourself, others will too.
21. No matter how rocky your relationship is with her, love and honor your mother. After all, she's the reason that you're here, so she can't be all that bad.
22. You will only get out of a relationship what you put into it. If you sow negativity and strife, that is what you will get in return. But if you sow, love, friendship, peace, support, encouragement.........
23. Patience is a VIRTUE. (It would do you well to develop some!)
24. Love and trust aren't guaranteed actions, but it's worth taking the risk.
25. Get to know God for yourself. Every person's relationship with Him is unique. Develop your own custom-made affiliation with the Most High!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
LIFE
I finished my Easter shopping. You know, as long as I've been living here, no one's even bothered to tell me that Burlington Coat Factory has layaway! I found out yesterday, when I was getting ready to plunk down nearly $200 on Easter dresses and accessories (and that was just for the girls), when the sales clerk informed me! I really think that's kind of sad when people withhold information like that from you, especially when they know darned well that you are struggling to care for three growing girls! Well, whatever; the Lord always provides what we need, anyway. I was able to set aside some really beautiful dresses for my daughters, plus one dress for me! I wasn't going to buy myself anything, because I really wanted the girls to have new dresses, and I always put something together from my closet every year. But it will be nice to wear a beautiful Easter outfit for the first time in years!
I asked my husband if he would like me to buy him a suit. He told me that he will buy one himself, if he chooses to get one. I'll keep you posted on that! LOL He may not want me involved in the suit purchase, but that doesn't mean that I can't buy him other things.........
PUNKIN PASSED THE READING TAKS TEST!!!!!!!!!! I am SO proud, because I know how hard everyone has worked to help her pass!
I have been taking my vitamins faithfully, and also added a cranberry (for the urinary tract) and a stress formula (vitamin B and zinc) supplement. I must say, I haven't felt this good in a long, long time, especially during my menstrual cycle. I am used to having 2 good weeks in a month, and 2 very trying weeks, where my hormones are going haywire. But this month, since taking the supplements, I've only had about 3 cranky days! That's awesome! I'll take three days over two weeks anytime! Even the symptoms, such as the bloating, the fatigue, and the cramps, seemed to have diminished! I'm aware of the fact that doctors are working overtime telling people that vitamins don't work, because people aren't scheduling appointments with them as much as they used to. But I am swearing by them; these supplements work for me!
I have a hair appointment this evening, and I have to get my vehicle inspected. I may have to run errands for my mom, too, but she told me that she may not be home today (she has a doctor's appointment). I cooked enough dinner to last my family a week, so today is pretty much mine to do what I want. Good deal, huh?
I asked my husband if he would like me to buy him a suit. He told me that he will buy one himself, if he chooses to get one. I'll keep you posted on that! LOL He may not want me involved in the suit purchase, but that doesn't mean that I can't buy him other things.........
PUNKIN PASSED THE READING TAKS TEST!!!!!!!!!! I am SO proud, because I know how hard everyone has worked to help her pass!
I have been taking my vitamins faithfully, and also added a cranberry (for the urinary tract) and a stress formula (vitamin B and zinc) supplement. I must say, I haven't felt this good in a long, long time, especially during my menstrual cycle. I am used to having 2 good weeks in a month, and 2 very trying weeks, where my hormones are going haywire. But this month, since taking the supplements, I've only had about 3 cranky days! That's awesome! I'll take three days over two weeks anytime! Even the symptoms, such as the bloating, the fatigue, and the cramps, seemed to have diminished! I'm aware of the fact that doctors are working overtime telling people that vitamins don't work, because people aren't scheduling appointments with them as much as they used to. But I am swearing by them; these supplements work for me!
I have a hair appointment this evening, and I have to get my vehicle inspected. I may have to run errands for my mom, too, but she told me that she may not be home today (she has a doctor's appointment). I cooked enough dinner to last my family a week, so today is pretty much mine to do what I want. Good deal, huh?
Monday, March 16, 2009
SPRING BREAK
The girls are out for a week, and I am scrambling to find activities for them while they are out. I am spending my off days with them, and they will probably stay with their grandmother for a few days. I also want the little one to work on her math and reading more, so I have to line assignments up for her to do.
My "Punkin"
Matthew bought a new game for Maya's Nintendo DS. They have been playing with it all week.
So far, so good at my new job. I am being tested, which is to be expected in every new environment, but I am mature enough now to take it all in stride. I have noticed a significant change in my overall health since starting there. I had suffered with bad headaches the entire time that I was working at the airport. That's two years. I never had migraines before. I don't know if it was the proximity of the computer monitors in front of our faces, the cramped office space, my dental issues or what, but it was awful. I always had to wear my glasses, because I thought maybe that was the problem, and wearing them did lessen the pain, but not by much. And I always had to pop a few Advil to get through the day. Now, I rarely, if ever, have to wear my glasses, and I cannot recall the last time I've had a headache, or had to take any Advil.
I am planning to start working out in the gym there sometime next month. My goal is to get in there, do what I have to do, and get out. LOL So I am casing the place to try and find the best time for me to utilize the facility in peace. I really don't want to work out after I get off, because I am going to have such a hard time getting to sleep when I get home. Oh, and since working mornings for all of those months, I cannot even stay up longer than 2 AM anymore! I wonder if this means that I will have to stop calling myself a "night owl?" LOL
We must pray for our country, and our leaders, that they will make wise decisions for American citizens, and not just for this generation, but for the future generations. There are a lot of things happening, a lot of decisions being made, that are sitting heavy on my heart, because I know that though these policies seem helpful now, those that come after us will eventually have to foot the bill for all of this, and the price is staggering. Only time will tell us if all of these radical changes really produced the results that were promised.
My "Punkin"We are going shopping today. I want to get a head start on the girls' Easter dresses.
Matthew bought a new game for Maya's Nintendo DS. They have been playing with it all week.
So far, so good at my new job. I am being tested, which is to be expected in every new environment, but I am mature enough now to take it all in stride. I have noticed a significant change in my overall health since starting there. I had suffered with bad headaches the entire time that I was working at the airport. That's two years. I never had migraines before. I don't know if it was the proximity of the computer monitors in front of our faces, the cramped office space, my dental issues or what, but it was awful. I always had to wear my glasses, because I thought maybe that was the problem, and wearing them did lessen the pain, but not by much. And I always had to pop a few Advil to get through the day. Now, I rarely, if ever, have to wear my glasses, and I cannot recall the last time I've had a headache, or had to take any Advil.
I also started taking multivitamins on a regular basis,
and noticed a marked improvement in my overall mood and feelings of well-being. Strange, though.
I am planning to start working out in the gym there sometime next month. My goal is to get in there, do what I have to do, and get out. LOL So I am casing the place to try and find the best time for me to utilize the facility in peace. I really don't want to work out after I get off, because I am going to have such a hard time getting to sleep when I get home. Oh, and since working mornings for all of those months, I cannot even stay up longer than 2 AM anymore! I wonder if this means that I will have to stop calling myself a "night owl?" LOL
We must pray for our country, and our leaders, that they will make wise decisions for American citizens, and not just for this generation, but for the future generations. There are a lot of things happening, a lot of decisions being made, that are sitting heavy on my heart, because I know that though these policies seem helpful now, those that come after us will eventually have to foot the bill for all of this, and the price is staggering. Only time will tell us if all of these radical changes really produced the results that were promised.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
SORELY MISSED............
My husband told me that our pastor in New Orleans lost his grandson in a car accident this week. He was only 27 years old.
One of my ex co-workers from the airport told me that one of the male co-workers just lost his WIFE. Mind you, she was much, much younger than he was.
And I learned that my favorite gospel singers, Deitrick Haddon and his wife, Damita, have finally accepted the awesome challenge of pastoring their mom and pop's church in Detroit, MI. I was wondering what was going on with them, because Deitrick mentioned that a music video was supposed to be coming out for one of his songs from his newest release, "Revealed", and we have been patiently waiting for it. I wish them well, but I am going to miss his music. He is, in my opinion, one of the best gospel music artists out here, that hardly anyone knows. Well, I guess I am just going to have to play all of his old stuff (Pops and I have ALL of their CD's, no bootlegs!). I'm gonna miss y'all, my brother and sister in Christ.
Life is precious, and short. And when God says it's time, it's time.
One of my ex co-workers from the airport told me that one of the male co-workers just lost his WIFE. Mind you, she was much, much younger than he was.
And I learned that my favorite gospel singers, Deitrick Haddon and his wife, Damita, have finally accepted the awesome challenge of pastoring their mom and pop's church in Detroit, MI. I was wondering what was going on with them, because Deitrick mentioned that a music video was supposed to be coming out for one of his songs from his newest release, "Revealed", and we have been patiently waiting for it. I wish them well, but I am going to miss his music. He is, in my opinion, one of the best gospel music artists out here, that hardly anyone knows. Well, I guess I am just going to have to play all of his old stuff (Pops and I have ALL of their CD's, no bootlegs!). I'm gonna miss y'all, my brother and sister in Christ.
Life is precious, and short. And when God says it's time, it's time.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
LIFE
I worked some overtime Thursday morning, about 1 hour and 50 minutes. Big whoop. They were tickled because I returned their phone call while I was still kind of sleepy. LOL I earned an additional half-hour of overtime that same evening during my quality assurance review for January. My overall average is a 99.42. Not too bad for someone just starting out.
My co-workers are planning an upcoming barbecue next month, and everyone has to bring a dish. I told them some things that I am good at making, so all they need to do is tell me what they want me to bring. I am also good at donating money. LOL
What I like most about my new job is that I get to watch all of the Law and Order shows, the old ones on TNT and the new ones on NBC! The doozy is having to stay on the line with the psych patients.......and using translators during 911 emergency calls. Other than that, so far, so good.
I have a hair appointment on Tuesday! My locks really needs some help! LOL
I still haven't had the chance to replace our wedding rings yet.....well, sort of. I bought a 14 kt white gold and diamond set on e-bay for $100. It's small and dainty, just like the bridal set Pops bought me all those years ago, except that his was yellow gold. I am going to buy an anniversary band to go with it, so those will be my "work" rings. I am still going to buy a matching set for us, for special occasions (vacations and get-togethers with the family members). It's insane the kind of deals that can be had on e-bay for wedding rings! Either folks are really hurting for cash, divorced or divorcing, or just wasteful. There was a lady who was trying to sell a 3/4 kt princess-cut diamond 14 kt gold ring with a baguette and round diamond wrap, purchased in 2000 for $2500, recently appraised for $665, for $300! That ring is BEAUTIFUL, and something that I would probably never be able to afford otherwise. I'm sorry, but unless I was involved in a really bad breakup or something, there's just some things I wouldn't sell. I tried to get in on the action while other yahoos were asking her all kinds of (what I thought were) silly questions, but someone outbid me on it. I hope whoever it is gets it, but if she winds up re-listing it, they might not be so lucky next time.
That's like the laptop Pops just bought for himself from a pawn shop. Gently used, it has more disk space on it than mine had new! There's nothing wrong with the laptop. I just don't understand why someone would have wanted to pawn it.
I still haven't filed my taxes yet. Louisiana claims that I owe them about $170 dollars in back taxes from 2004. Once I pay them, then I will file.
Angela had gotten in trouble at school, and I had to meet with her principal yesterday morning. While I was waiting in the office, a teacher brought in this little boy who was covered in bruises from the neck down. He had no bruises on his arms, face, or legs, so unless you were really paying attention (the teacher must have noticed them while she was helping him or something), you wouldn't have seen them. I was curious as how they were going to go about handling that. I would be afraid to call his parents! One of my co-workers who used to work in the school system told me that the school is going to call Child Protection Services and have them get involved. Poor kid.
Angela, however, is fine. She drew a picture of a fully-clothed little girl in class. One of her 'friends' had taken the picture and drew some naked body parts on the girl. Angela was upset, and -without telling her teacher what happened-tried to throw the nasty picture away. Well, to make a long story short, Angela had gotten caught with the picture, both girls were in trouble, and they felt it necessary to call the parents in. Angela had the right motive, but she shouldn't have tried to take matters into her own hands. Besides, she shouldn't have been drawing in class!
My co-workers are planning an upcoming barbecue next month, and everyone has to bring a dish. I told them some things that I am good at making, so all they need to do is tell me what they want me to bring. I am also good at donating money. LOL
What I like most about my new job is that I get to watch all of the Law and Order shows, the old ones on TNT and the new ones on NBC! The doozy is having to stay on the line with the psych patients.......and using translators during 911 emergency calls. Other than that, so far, so good.
I have a hair appointment on Tuesday! My locks really needs some help! LOL
I still haven't had the chance to replace our wedding rings yet.....well, sort of. I bought a 14 kt white gold and diamond set on e-bay for $100. It's small and dainty, just like the bridal set Pops bought me all those years ago, except that his was yellow gold. I am going to buy an anniversary band to go with it, so those will be my "work" rings. I am still going to buy a matching set for us, for special occasions (vacations and get-togethers with the family members). It's insane the kind of deals that can be had on e-bay for wedding rings! Either folks are really hurting for cash, divorced or divorcing, or just wasteful. There was a lady who was trying to sell a 3/4 kt princess-cut diamond 14 kt gold ring with a baguette and round diamond wrap, purchased in 2000 for $2500, recently appraised for $665, for $300! That ring is BEAUTIFUL, and something that I would probably never be able to afford otherwise. I'm sorry, but unless I was involved in a really bad breakup or something, there's just some things I wouldn't sell. I tried to get in on the action while other yahoos were asking her all kinds of (what I thought were) silly questions, but someone outbid me on it. I hope whoever it is gets it, but if she winds up re-listing it, they might not be so lucky next time.
That's like the laptop Pops just bought for himself from a pawn shop. Gently used, it has more disk space on it than mine had new! There's nothing wrong with the laptop. I just don't understand why someone would have wanted to pawn it.
I still haven't filed my taxes yet. Louisiana claims that I owe them about $170 dollars in back taxes from 2004. Once I pay them, then I will file.
Angela had gotten in trouble at school, and I had to meet with her principal yesterday morning. While I was waiting in the office, a teacher brought in this little boy who was covered in bruises from the neck down. He had no bruises on his arms, face, or legs, so unless you were really paying attention (the teacher must have noticed them while she was helping him or something), you wouldn't have seen them. I was curious as how they were going to go about handling that. I would be afraid to call his parents! One of my co-workers who used to work in the school system told me that the school is going to call Child Protection Services and have them get involved. Poor kid.
Angela, however, is fine. She drew a picture of a fully-clothed little girl in class. One of her 'friends' had taken the picture and drew some naked body parts on the girl. Angela was upset, and -without telling her teacher what happened-tried to throw the nasty picture away. Well, to make a long story short, Angela had gotten caught with the picture, both girls were in trouble, and they felt it necessary to call the parents in. Angela had the right motive, but she shouldn't have tried to take matters into her own hands. Besides, she shouldn't have been drawing in class!
Monday, February 23, 2009
BOY, 'SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE' MUST BE A REALLY GOOD MOVIE......
I watched the Oscars last night at work (on the big screen, closed-captioned of course). Looks like it was a pretty good program. It appeared that the musical numbers were awesome, based on all of the visual fanfare, but my mom says that the musical numbers weren't all that great. I am online now trying to find out if anyone was able to upload them.
'Slumdog Millionaire' won many awards last night. My co-workers that have seen the movie said that it was pretty good. I'd like to check it out, but I barely have time to watch the movies that I already have! ('Fireproof' is still in the plastic, so is 'Crash' and 'Monster!' LOL).
I remember two instances, one where I listened to someone else's opinion about a movie, and another where I was swept away with cinematic history being made, and wound up watching two movies that greatly disturbed me.
The first movie was "Pulp Fiction." One of the ladies I worked with in New Orleans told me that the movie was really, really good. All of the reviewers were pretty hyped about it, so I rented it and watched it. First off, I don't know how any of these film critics were able to get past all of the violence long enough to grasp the concept of Quentin Tarantino's project. Then there was a scene in there with Ving Rhames and a cop that shocked and upset me, to say the least. Of course, NO ONE bothered to tell me anything about this! I promptly took that movie back to Blockbuster (or whatever place I rented it from) and asked for another movie to see. I hadn't watched that movie since.
The other one was 'Monster's Ball.' Now, don't get me wrong, I am still a fan of Halle's. But I believe that accepting that role showed just how much Halle is out of touch with African-American history, and the culture as a whole. She can make all of the arguments she wants to support her choice. Yes, she is probably seen as fearless, and a great actress, for not being afraid to show her "dark" side. But at what cost, Halle? There's not a day that goes by that I don't actually overhear or read some comment on the web that some filthy, greasy piece of a man who's not worth any one's salt makes about her concerning what he would do to her if he had the chance, or how delicious her tits look, or how he would 'tear that up.' And I am tired of having to hide the fact that this woman, who was in 'X-Men' and 'Catwoman', two movies that my girls love, by the way, would choose such a demeaning role to play. And when I say 'demeaning' I feel the need to explain what I mean. I am all for 'sex for sex's sake' in such a situation. I get that, okay? What I don't get is.....why, with this man, at that time? A woman who has lived in a small town all her life knows who she can and can't trust. For us, sometimes, that knowledge can become a matter of life or death! So the sex scene didn't make any sense at all to me. I find it hard to believe that a scenario like that would have happened, in LOUISIANA, in real life. Sorry, folks. And if it would have, trust me, it wouldn't have been consensual unless there was some money involved in the deal. I don't care HOW desperately these souls needed to be comforted. Trust me, this kind of stuff JUST DOESN'T HAPPEN. This.........this is the legacy that she claims she is 'working so hard' to leave for all of the aspiring African-American actresses that are coming behind her? This was a bad decision, in my opinion. I believe that she didn't think this over long enough. Great, she won the statue. But sometimes, winning isn't everything.
Soooooooo........anyone out here seen 'Slumdog Millionaire?' Is it a good movie? Is it 'safe?' LOL Let me know!
Adrian
'Slumdog Millionaire' won many awards last night. My co-workers that have seen the movie said that it was pretty good. I'd like to check it out, but I barely have time to watch the movies that I already have! ('Fireproof' is still in the plastic, so is 'Crash' and 'Monster!' LOL).
I remember two instances, one where I listened to someone else's opinion about a movie, and another where I was swept away with cinematic history being made, and wound up watching two movies that greatly disturbed me.
The first movie was "Pulp Fiction." One of the ladies I worked with in New Orleans told me that the movie was really, really good. All of the reviewers were pretty hyped about it, so I rented it and watched it. First off, I don't know how any of these film critics were able to get past all of the violence long enough to grasp the concept of Quentin Tarantino's project. Then there was a scene in there with Ving Rhames and a cop that shocked and upset me, to say the least. Of course, NO ONE bothered to tell me anything about this! I promptly took that movie back to Blockbuster (or whatever place I rented it from) and asked for another movie to see. I hadn't watched that movie since.
The other one was 'Monster's Ball.' Now, don't get me wrong, I am still a fan of Halle's. But I believe that accepting that role showed just how much Halle is out of touch with African-American history, and the culture as a whole. She can make all of the arguments she wants to support her choice. Yes, she is probably seen as fearless, and a great actress, for not being afraid to show her "dark" side. But at what cost, Halle? There's not a day that goes by that I don't actually overhear or read some comment on the web that some filthy, greasy piece of a man who's not worth any one's salt makes about her concerning what he would do to her if he had the chance, or how delicious her tits look, or how he would 'tear that up.' And I am tired of having to hide the fact that this woman, who was in 'X-Men' and 'Catwoman', two movies that my girls love, by the way, would choose such a demeaning role to play. And when I say 'demeaning' I feel the need to explain what I mean. I am all for 'sex for sex's sake' in such a situation. I get that, okay? What I don't get is.....why, with this man, at that time? A woman who has lived in a small town all her life knows who she can and can't trust. For us, sometimes, that knowledge can become a matter of life or death! So the sex scene didn't make any sense at all to me. I find it hard to believe that a scenario like that would have happened, in LOUISIANA, in real life. Sorry, folks. And if it would have, trust me, it wouldn't have been consensual unless there was some money involved in the deal. I don't care HOW desperately these souls needed to be comforted. Trust me, this kind of stuff JUST DOESN'T HAPPEN. This.........this is the legacy that she claims she is 'working so hard' to leave for all of the aspiring African-American actresses that are coming behind her? This was a bad decision, in my opinion. I believe that she didn't think this over long enough. Great, she won the statue. But sometimes, winning isn't everything.
Soooooooo........anyone out here seen 'Slumdog Millionaire?' Is it a good movie? Is it 'safe?' LOL Let me know!
Adrian
Friday, February 13, 2009
I'S ON MY OWN, NAH!!!!! LOL
I am FINALLY out of training. I start second shift today, but I am still off this weekend. I will have to work a 7-DAY stretch next week, and then my off days will be Mondays and Tuesdays. I am a floater, too, so I am sure that this schedule will change. For now, I am standing in for a lady who is on maternity leave.
So far, so good on my first day. I only made one mistake, but it wasn't a major one. It was fixable. One of my classmates just called me this morning telling me how horrible second shift was. I think that it was a matter of her being anxious and frustrated about being on her own than the actual workload itself. I like staying busy. It makes the time go by faster. I tried to reassure her by telling her that her first days are going to be trying, but that she will get better with time. She wants to sit next to me today. Go figure.
I paid all of my bills, but hardly have any money left over for "Valentine's Day." I didn't even have a chance to buy Valentines for the girls to trade in class today. I came home from work yesterday and went straight to bed! I was so TIRED! And, of course no one bothered to wake me, so oh, well........no Valentines!
Our anniversary is coming up, and I am in the process of trying to replace our wedding rings. We lost them in Katrina, and hadn't had a chance to replace them until now. We had one of those 3 pc. bridal sets. I was thinking about buying a more substantial set, but I remember the look on Pop's face when he gave me that tiny engagement ring years ago and asked me to marry him. And how torn he was one time when he threatened to break off the engagement, and I politely handed him his ring back and shut my door on him. He tried for an entire week to win me over and have me take him back! LOL And he never tried that again since!
Pops and I have been through a lot together. And neither of us are perfect. But for as long as I have known him, that man has ALWAYS loved me. And that has never changed. I am buying a smaller wedding ring set for the sentimental value more than anything else. He didn't have any money when he asked me to marry him. But he gave me all that he had that day, and the best that he was able to give. In my book, that is worth more than any amount of money, or any big diamond. I received the most valuable gift that any man could give a woman, and that is his heart. What a wonderful way to commemorate our 18 years together by remembering that it's not the size of the diamond on the engagement ring that matters most, but the significance of the promise to love behind it.
Adrian
So far, so good on my first day. I only made one mistake, but it wasn't a major one. It was fixable. One of my classmates just called me this morning telling me how horrible second shift was. I think that it was a matter of her being anxious and frustrated about being on her own than the actual workload itself. I like staying busy. It makes the time go by faster. I tried to reassure her by telling her that her first days are going to be trying, but that she will get better with time. She wants to sit next to me today. Go figure.
I paid all of my bills, but hardly have any money left over for "Valentine's Day." I didn't even have a chance to buy Valentines for the girls to trade in class today. I came home from work yesterday and went straight to bed! I was so TIRED! And, of course no one bothered to wake me, so oh, well........no Valentines!
Our anniversary is coming up, and I am in the process of trying to replace our wedding rings. We lost them in Katrina, and hadn't had a chance to replace them until now. We had one of those 3 pc. bridal sets. I was thinking about buying a more substantial set, but I remember the look on Pop's face when he gave me that tiny engagement ring years ago and asked me to marry him. And how torn he was one time when he threatened to break off the engagement, and I politely handed him his ring back and shut my door on him. He tried for an entire week to win me over and have me take him back! LOL And he never tried that again since!
Pops and I have been through a lot together. And neither of us are perfect. But for as long as I have known him, that man has ALWAYS loved me. And that has never changed. I am buying a smaller wedding ring set for the sentimental value more than anything else. He didn't have any money when he asked me to marry him. But he gave me all that he had that day, and the best that he was able to give. In my book, that is worth more than any amount of money, or any big diamond. I received the most valuable gift that any man could give a woman, and that is his heart. What a wonderful way to commemorate our 18 years together by remembering that it's not the size of the diamond on the engagement ring that matters most, but the significance of the promise to love behind it.
Adrian
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