Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
NH's version of March Madness
Today's snowstorm (Yes, TODAY, March 28) moved us into second place. The competition is getting so close -- I don't know if I can handle the suspense. What competition you ask? Why, for the Snowiest Winter Ever Recorded. Seriously.
I am so sick of snow I can't stand the fact that our move to Tennessee is still 28 days away. Will we see any signs of Spring before we go? Better yet, will the snow even have melted before we go? I am actually hoping that it snows a measly 6 more inches so that at least I can complain about THE snowiest winter, and not the Second snowiest winter. Complaining about something that can truly be categorized as the worst (or best, if you are a lover of snow sports, which clearly I am not) of any particular category just sounds better.
I almost threw out my snowboots and down-filled coat recently, considering the fact that I was moving to a place where we will see only 10 inches of snow a year. Compare that to New Hampshire: We've seen over 10 FEET since Dec. 1st. Good thing I didn't throw out my boots. Or my coat. Samantha wants to go play in it, and I guess I'll let her, as she'll likely never see this much snow again in her life. Unless she goes on a mission to Norway.
Today's snowstorm (Yes, TODAY, March 28) moved us into second place. The competition is getting so close -- I don't know if I can handle the suspense. What competition you ask? Why, for the Snowiest Winter Ever Recorded. Seriously.
I am so sick of snow I can't stand the fact that our move to Tennessee is still 28 days away. Will we see any signs of Spring before we go? Better yet, will the snow even have melted before we go? I am actually hoping that it snows a measly 6 more inches so that at least I can complain about THE snowiest winter, and not the Second snowiest winter. Complaining about something that can truly be categorized as the worst (or best, if you are a lover of snow sports, which clearly I am not) of any particular category just sounds better.
I almost threw out my snowboots and down-filled coat recently, considering the fact that I was moving to a place where we will see only 10 inches of snow a year. Compare that to New Hampshire: We've seen over 10 FEET since Dec. 1st. Good thing I didn't throw out my boots. Or my coat. Samantha wants to go play in it, and I guess I'll let her, as she'll likely never see this much snow again in her life. Unless she goes on a mission to Norway.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Surprise Friend
I stayed out late after YW tonight talking with a new, but amazing friend. The timing is ironic, to say the least. Surprising, even. But the most surprising thing of all is that we are more similar than we are different.
Let me describe her so you can better understand my last statement. This friend is:
Gorgeous (me, not so much)
Thin (clearly, not me)
Really connects with the YW (have I really been out of high school that long?)
Creative (hmm..do my sad attempts at jewelry-making count?)
A fabulous mom to THREE kids (I limp along with ONE)
So, of course, when I met her I stood in awe of her, the way a high school geek is in awe of the valedictorian cheerleader.
She is also warm, kind, empathetic, and genuinely loves people. Above all that, she is a truly great person. Not just a good person who tries to do good things, but a truly Great person who struggles through the mud of life while doing Great things. And, like most Great people, she doesn't even know it.
So, even though she is so many things I am not, I am so grateful to have found her, ironic timing and all.
I stayed out late after YW tonight talking with a new, but amazing friend. The timing is ironic, to say the least. Surprising, even. But the most surprising thing of all is that we are more similar than we are different.
Let me describe her so you can better understand my last statement. This friend is:
Gorgeous (me, not so much)
Thin (clearly, not me)
Really connects with the YW (have I really been out of high school that long?)
Creative (hmm..do my sad attempts at jewelry-making count?)
A fabulous mom to THREE kids (I limp along with ONE)
So, of course, when I met her I stood in awe of her, the way a high school geek is in awe of the valedictorian cheerleader.
She is also warm, kind, empathetic, and genuinely loves people. Above all that, she is a truly great person. Not just a good person who tries to do good things, but a truly Great person who struggles through the mud of life while doing Great things. And, like most Great people, she doesn't even know it.
So, even though she is so many things I am not, I am so grateful to have found her, ironic timing and all.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Formula for whiplash sans a car
1 Snowy, wet, slippery day
+ 1 overexcited lighthouse tourist
multiplied by 1 pair of worn plastic Crocs
raised to the power of a large concrete slab
Equals a slip, fall, and bonk on the head.
I woke up this morning with a nasty case of whiplash, as well as swollen arms, legs, and rear end. I wish I could just watch reruns of Law and Order all day. Unfortunately, I don't have a TV, and I DO have a 3-year-old.
Apparently Samantha saw me fall, and exclaimed, "Oh, no! Mommy, you okay?" When I got back in the car, considerably colder and very wet, Samantha started crying and saying that she fell down, too. What an empath :)
1 Snowy, wet, slippery day
+ 1 overexcited lighthouse tourist
multiplied by 1 pair of worn plastic Crocs
raised to the power of a large concrete slab
Equals a slip, fall, and bonk on the head.
I woke up this morning with a nasty case of whiplash, as well as swollen arms, legs, and rear end. I wish I could just watch reruns of Law and Order all day. Unfortunately, I don't have a TV, and I DO have a 3-year-old.
Apparently Samantha saw me fall, and exclaimed, "Oh, no! Mommy, you okay?" When I got back in the car, considerably colder and very wet, Samantha started crying and saying that she fell down, too. What an empath :)
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Life Lessons from TV
For Free.
Preferably in Hawaii.
Lesson 2 -- Random life circumstances can bring misery, too.
Lesson 3 -- We all need good friends to help us through our miserable lives.
Monk
Sometimes you have to overlook people's idiosyncrasies to enjoy their talents.Magnum P. I.
Befriend a wealthy patron who lets you live in his guest house and drive his sports car.For Free.
Preferably in Hawaii.
Macguyver
Always carry the following items: A paperclip, duct tape, and chewing gum.M.A.S.H.
If you can't be near your family, make a new family from the people around you.Desperate Housewives
Lesson 1 -- Breaking the commandments really does bring misery.Lesson 2 -- Random life circumstances can bring misery, too.
Lesson 3 -- We all need good friends to help us through our miserable lives.
The Office
Someone, somewhere, has a boss worse than yours.Dancing with the Stars
Talent isn't everything. Hard work and a little charm will get you a long way.Smallville
The making of a hero requires a villain. Who and what are your villains, and how will they help you become a hero?Star Trek (any version)
Get out and meet new people, learn about new cultures, and expect the best of people. However, make sure you can defend yourself. You never know the other guy's agenda.24 (or, as we call it at my house, the Jack Bauer Show)
Time is precious. A LOT can happen in a day.Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?
We are NOT smarter than a fifth grader. Okay, well Maybe Alison and Danielle are, seeing as how they are fifth grade teachers....
Friday, January 11, 2008
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
First-in-the-Nation Primary Day!
An unseasonably warm January day and tight races for both Republicans and Democrats will likely contribute to a record-high number of voters in NH today -- they expect 500,000, which is half the population. Think about that. Half the entire population, not half of the voting public. Take into account children, and this is absolutely astounding voter turnout.
Samantha came with me to the polls today, and got several comments on her hair. Her lollipop kept her entertained enough that she survived the hour-long wait. Several campaigners were still on hand outside the polling place, as well as a news camera! The camera was gone by the time I was done, or surely he would have wanted to record the cutest voter in NH -- Samantha!
The voting culture in NH is unlike any place I have ever lived before. We all live and breathe the presidential primary here: we know all the candidates, even the obscure ones. I can tell you the platform of any major candidate. I ran into a woman from my ward holding a Mitt Romney sign outside my polling place. The Kucinich guy drove from NY to be here. Here in NH, you can even register with a party (Democrat or Republican) the day of the voting, and then un-register (going back to being an independent, which accounts for 42% of NH voters) before you even leave the polling place.
I even wish I had a TV, just for today, so I could watch the polling results come in live. I'd keep the TV on all evening until the results were final, and watch with baited breath as if it were an episode of "24".
An unseasonably warm January day and tight races for both Republicans and Democrats will likely contribute to a record-high number of voters in NH today -- they expect 500,000, which is half the population. Think about that. Half the entire population, not half of the voting public. Take into account children, and this is absolutely astounding voter turnout.
Samantha came with me to the polls today, and got several comments on her hair. Her lollipop kept her entertained enough that she survived the hour-long wait. Several campaigners were still on hand outside the polling place, as well as a news camera! The camera was gone by the time I was done, or surely he would have wanted to record the cutest voter in NH -- Samantha!
The voting culture in NH is unlike any place I have ever lived before. We all live and breathe the presidential primary here: we know all the candidates, even the obscure ones. I can tell you the platform of any major candidate. I ran into a woman from my ward holding a Mitt Romney sign outside my polling place. The Kucinich guy drove from NY to be here. Here in NH, you can even register with a party (Democrat or Republican) the day of the voting, and then un-register (going back to being an independent, which accounts for 42% of NH voters) before you even leave the polling place.
I even wish I had a TV, just for today, so I could watch the polling results come in live. I'd keep the TV on all evening until the results were final, and watch with baited breath as if it were an episode of "24".
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