Santa Baby (cover) by Eartha Kitt

Thoughts on Facebook - Sat July 25, 2009

I joined Facebook in the summer of 2008. I thought, well, this'll be interesting. Let's see if I can search for any old friend. Hmm, let's see if I can find Ed or Lissa or Susan. Woh, there they are... This is cool! I thought this may be fun... I gotta tell ya, life has been a crazy ride ever since. I went through the normal addictive stage (may possibly still be in it) I found many friends and so many more found me. It makes you dwell on the past a little. Like, why is this person trying to "friend" me? I don't think she ever even liked me! Hmm." Then you think, "Well, we WERE only 15, too young to realize the enormity which is friendship. Let's give it another go!"

I've also got my new friends (past 10 years) on Facebook. And they are able to see a glimpse of me as I once was in the past, by catching conversations I have with old friends (20 years and more). I've found a balance between the old me and the new me... with both of me melding into one, I've become a better me. At least, that's the way I feel inside. I'm much happier. My husband recognizes the gal he fell in love with :) My kids love to hear the old stories, I only just remember by reminiscing with the old friends I've reunited with. I hate to say it, but I owe it all to Facebook!

So much more of life has happened to us. So many more loves and losses. All the bitterness of old has faded into miniscule happenstances, not worth trudging up or even giving a second thought to. "Let's start over, my friend. It's a brave new world! I bet we can make it work this time around!" I know we can. I mean, I know we will. Some loved ones (you know who you are) think Facebook is all fun and games. Some of it is, it's true. But the bottom line is you've got your old friends back. The ones you loved when you were learning the facts of life. The ones who lived and learned it with you. And they've changed, most of them for the better...I hope. I'm more than willing to find out.

Those are my thoughts about Facebook, what are yours? Leave me some comments...come on, don't be shy!!

Much Love.

Ai

Cancun and stuff

Now what made me think I would have any kind of free time in Cancun to blog! Sometimes I have delusions of grandeur. We had a great time! Whoever invented "Kids Clubs" was a genius. We did an all-inclusive trip at Cancun Palace, which is part of a chain called Palace Resorts. Now the great thing about this, for those who have never been, is that there are a whole lot of 'em and every one of them that you hit while you're there is included in your "All-inclusive" package. So, the only cash I had to carry around was for discretionary gratuities. Supposedly, gratuities are also included in the package, but sometimes, you want to give a little extra. While doing a Q&A with one of the waiters at the hotel, we found out that he only got paid $80 every two weeks. And tipped $100 per month. I was sickened by the very thought of this! These hotels charge us a shit-load of money while they gouge their employees. Needless to say, from then on, we were leaving a little more tip.

As for the activities... We went to see the ruins in Tulum, locally known as, Zama (samá). Our guide was great and fully versed in the history of the Mayan culture. We also hit a place called Xcaret (esh-ka-ret) which was like Sea World of the Yucatan Peninsula :) Underground caves and rivers, marine life and most important MARIACHIS!! That was really fun. One of our funnest moments were on the boat on the way to Isla Mujeres. The crew was so entertaining, I almost didn't want to leave the boat. Hahaha! We also couldn't go to Mexico and not go to a flea market. So we went o Mercado 28. Here you can get souvenirs and stuff for really cheap. You could see that the decrease in tourism is really hurting this place. There was hardly anyone there. I ended up buying a bunch of pro team soccer jerseys, coz I felt bad for some of the vendors. Oh well, they were nice and they look great on the kids.

Most importantly, THE BEACHES!!! They are so crystal clear and clean. The ocean had shades of blues that I'd never seen before. The water was maybe a little cooler than body temperature, so it was so easy to just jump in and STAY in. I saw the whitest sand I've ever seen and it never burned my feet. Also, we had a drink in our hand at all times!! I highly recommend Cancun for those of you who have never visited Mexico!

Okay! That's it! Til the next time I feel like rambling....

Wednesday - 12:17AM

I was running around all day today getting ready for my trip!  I'm such a procrastinator.  Instead of packing for myself and 3 kids, I'm at the mall, purchasing sandals and other stuff for hot weather.  Then I remembered that I had 2 head-to-head softball games (co-ed) tonight.  Good news!  We won both games.  Bad news!  I'm sore as hell already.  I got pegged by a rolling speeding softball straight to the shins!! DAMN OUCH!!  It's still throbbing as I type and it happened 3 hours ago.  I got 2 hits, 1 run, and 2 plays at home (played catcher)!!  I guess a little bruise was worth it :)  

Now I need to go to bed, but my mind will be racing as to what I need to pack and whether I forgot to write something down on my list.  Wish me luck!!  I did decide that I wasn't going to bring my guitar :(  I mean who am I kidding, am I really gonna have time to play it while I'm there?  I'm gonna have hubby & 3 kids at an all-inclusive resort.  Something tells me, my days will be spent by the pool, beach or in the spa :)  No time for strumming!! Sorry gee-tar!! I promise to play you twice as much when I get back!!  Better get to bed now!!  

Hey!! Feel free to comment on any of my blogs!! I welcome it!!

Ok kids, be good!!  Make someone smile today :)

AA

Tuesday - 9:15AM

So, I'm off to Cancun in a few days. I am so ready to leave my town. Why isn't summer here, yet? It's cold and foggy outside! It's not a very good argument for global warming!

Had a whopping 5 hours sleep. Woke up prematurely! Heard a little voice yelling, "Mommy, I'm done!!" For you parents out there, you know what that means. So up I go to help him out. Then, I go back to bed to try to continue my sleep. 20 minutes later, "Mommy, I'm done!!" Hmm? Is this deja-vu? NO! My kid went again!! Again!! I decided it would be wasting my time if I tried to get back to sleep a second time. So, up I am! Kids are fed and watching educational TV :) I'm not one of those people who thinks TV will turn my kids' brains to jelly. In fact, the way we shelter them so much nowadays, TV is the only opportunity for them to learn STREET Smarts!

Gotta go now, time for my breakfast! Keep an eye out for my Cancun Blog coming soon!

Why I'm Here

Sometimes I just feel like talking and giving my two cents on what I experience around me...but sometimes there's no one around! So here I am, make believing (or is it making believe?) Wonder if someone is actually reading this? Think I may just be pretty good at this. Talking to myself, that is!  We'll see...time will tell!