Happy New Year

I just wanted to take this moment to wish all of you a safe and Happy New Year.
I wish you all the best!

That Time of the Year!!!

OK I know this is an old picture...it is the only festive one I have lol. So it is that time again, Santa will be coming soon. And we will be bringing this year to an end. I know that life gives us ups and downs. It is how we handle them that makes us stronger, or makes us fall. With that being said. We should always remember that we have our families to lean on. Keep in mind, your family could be blood related or friends. And just like with your blood relatives there are differences had by all. It is what we do and how we handle them that makes or breaks your family. The number one thing to remember is respect each other. Now, think about all the wonderful times you had through the years. I take this time to think about my parents who are no longer with me. My loving nephew that was taken from us at such a young age. I always keep the good times in my thoughts. That is what keeps me going. I wish everyone a blessed Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a prosperous New Year! Love You All!!!

My Birthday

Hey Everyone! I want to thank you all for your well wishes. I had a great birthday. It started with a call from Thomas, then Lina. Patty & Kristina came over with this big balloon. On my way to my brothers house Ila and Sal called me...Yes, they sang happy birthday to me. I had dinner with Kathy, Vito and family. Great dinner lasagna rocks! My brother Tony and Julie came over for cake. My son Wayne was there as well. (Mike is in FL he called me today). I am blessed to have such a wonderful family. Not to mention the fun continued into today. Ila made me brownies and spinach dip YUMMY! I hope that everyone has as good a birthday as I did.

If I knew then...

I hear people say if I knew then, what I know now...I would do things differently. I think to myself, If I knew then, what I know now. I wouldn't have changed a thing. Although my marriage didn't work out. I have two awesome sons. I think about what I have been through in my life, and say to myself these are the things that made me who I am today. So, no I wouldn't change a thing. Don't get me wrong, I would have loved the happily ever after. And up until recently thought I was going to have it. but life is about struggles it is what you do with them that make the difference...And only YOU can make your happily ever after!!

Camera Time

OK so here is my new camera. I was so excited to get it. I watched the DVDs that it came with and I am more confused now than I have ever been. But I do know in time I will figure everything out...Even if it kills me. I have to thank Kim, if it wasn't for her I would not have tried the camera and I would not have known this is the one I would fall in love with!

So this is the first picture that I took with my new camera.

And as you can see Thomas had to get into it.

These three pictures I took from tonight with the lights out! Yes in the dark freakin cool!!!

New Roads

Sometimes we plan for certain things in our lives. And we start to believe that things will work out the way we wish. And if we are lucky they work out for us. Then again one day we can wake up and realize what we dreamed just wont be. So, we then take on new dreams. And we do what we can to make those dreams come true. So don't ever give up on yourself. You can make your dreams come true...I know I will.

Down Slide

Sometimes our lives take a down slide. And it is up to us to decide what to do to change things. Only we have the power to do what is right for us. No matter what it is. And, sometimes, more times than not...We don't like to face the truth on what we need to do. No matter how painful it is, we still need to do it. Sometimes it will make us sad at first. If you know deep down inside it is the right thing to do, then in the end we will be happy. I have made a lot of choices in my life. Raised my sons on my own. Not easy. I had to decided a lot of things for a very long time in my life. And sometimes I just didn't want to decide, I wanted someone to tell me what to do. But, I am glad they didn't. Because, now I am the person I am because of me. It's scary to have to decide things...Like buying a new car, or house. But sometimes jumping in with both feet, is awesome. Because, you can say you did it...and it was on your own.

Do you ever wonder...

Ever see someone sitting alone and wonder what they are thinking? Are they alone because they chose to be? Are they happy to be by themselves? Are they waiting for someone, anyone to walk up to them and talk with them? Why did they decide to sit alone? Did they come from a house full of people and they are enjoying the sounds of nature? I used to see people sitting in the park by themselves and wonder why they were alone. And then I laughed because I wonder if they thought the same of me...Sometimes I wonder.

Take life by the horns

I was sitting here thinking about all the losses I have had in my life. Some when I was real young. And most when I was old enough to understand what it meant to lose someone. And I thought about through the years how I felt each time someone passed. I would say to myself life is to short. We should live life to the fullest. But then that feeling would fade away. I would go back to be content with things the way they are. I wouldn't make one change in my life. I told myself it will not be that way again. I have set some goals for myself...And come hell or high water...I will reach my goals one way or another. And maybe in the end I will be standing alone...But one thing is for sure...I will be standing. Maybe we should all set goals for ourselves and do our best to reach them. Stop sitting on our excuses. Life is too short, happiness could be right around the corner.

Ed you will be missed

I have been dealing with a lot for the last few weeks. The loss of a friend. The loss of a family member. And today I deal with the loss of my best friend. Many of you have heard me talk about my friend Ed. We used to stay up all hours of the night just laughing. He was the best friend anyone could ever ask for. I am so sad to no longer have him in my life. I went to see him at the hospital a few weeks ago. And he opened his eyes just long enough for me to get up and look at him. I like to think that he knew I was there.

Ed, you truly were an awesome person. Thanks for the great laughs and great time. I was blessed to have you in my life. As many of us were blessed to have you in our lives.

Lub Ya!

Arizona 2008 - The Peeps

Hey everyone!

Thomas and I just go back from visiting Kevin, Denise & DJ in Arizona. I have to say we had an awesome time! Here are some of the pictures from our trip! Hope you enjoy! Oh yeah, yes, they are real guns...and yes I did shoot them both!

Best Day EVER

For those of you who know us. This June it will be 3 years that Thomas and I are together. I found out that he has NEVER been to a Broadway Play. So, I decided to surprise him and take him to see Young Frankenstein. Now anyone who knows Thomas, will know this is right up his ally. My sister-in-law Kathy, son Vito and her friend Paula joined us. We had such a great time. Thomas sat there like a kid going to his first big movie. I knew I had made the right choice for his first play. But I have created a monster...He wants to see more plays lol. We even waited outside a little bit and he got the autograph of the guy that played the monster. The play was AWESOME. And what would make the perfect ending to a trip to the city? We got to go to m&m World. I have to say I was literally a kid in a candy store lol. And to top it all off...I got to take a picture with a real m&m!!!!!!!!!! It was the best day EVA!!!

LOOK A REAL LIVE m&m!!!!!!!!!!