Happy Mother's Day

Well people, today is the day
we honor Mothers.
The women that gave birth to us.
The women that worried while we
lay sleeping in our cribs.
The women that fretted every time we
got near stairs.
The wonderful ladies that tried their
best to raise us to be good people.

The women that as teens we scorned.
As young adults who thought *We know
it all.* hated for getting into our
so called lives.
The women that stood by us even when
we were wrong.

Yes people.
It is Mother's day.

Even though my mother and I
are not really on good speaking terms.
Which seems to happen every few years... lol
I still love her with all my heart.

I love you Mom.



Thinking of my Mom To: Billy Joel - She's Got A Way
via FoxyTunes

Missing Loved Ones

Tonight, after getting off work, I came to
the office and sat down to listen to some
music when a song came on.
This song was playing at the wake
for my mother in law. No song in
the world could put the feelings and
emotions I went through and still
feel a shadow of when I think of this woman.
I was so very lucky to have had
her in my life. She was a True Lady.
This Lady had touched so many lives.
From her work in retail to her family's.
I was proud to call her Mother.
For I was blessed to have her as my mother in law.

There is another woman that I miss more
then words can express. My grandmother.
She has been gone 10+ years now and still,
to this day I will find myself wishing
I could just hug her again. I was not there
the day she passed. I could not handle
seeing her life fade away. This is a woman that
worked to raise her family. An elegant woman
that I loved dearly.
I am not alone in loving her,
or missing her.
My Aunts, Uncles, Mother, Cousins.
We all have special memories with her.
I being the first grandchild perhaps have a
few more then my cousins. But it does not
diminish how much this woman meant to
me, or them. She touched many lives.
And in some way..still does.

I found this poem and had
it put into Italian. It was a *thing* between
she and I.

Non stare in piedi alla mia tomba e piangere.
Non sono lí. Non dormo.
Sono mille venti che soffiano.
Sono lo scintillio di diamong sulla neve.
Sono la luce del sole sul grano maturato.
Sono la pioggia di autunno.
Quando lei si sveglia nel silenzio di mattina,
sono la fretta di uplifiting rapida
di uccelli gira intorno a nel volo
sono le stelle che
brillano di notte. Non stare in piedi sulla
mia tomba e piangere.
Non sono lí.
Non dormo.

Author: Unknown

La Nonna, l'amo e la manca.


Missing two women to: Vince Gill - Go Rest High On That Mountain
via FoxyTunes

Tuesday TMI!

1. By what nickname(s) were you known as a child?
Reg, Reggie, G, Ginabelina

2. Do you have a favorite poem and, if so, what is it? Recite it (or a snippet) here, please.
Do you know the fidelity of loving in vain?
Do you know the heartache? The misery? The pain?
Do you know the emptiness of a long silent night?
When the one you love is so far from sight?

Who could've told you?
Who could've known?
That this is the price of loving alone?
For you are to me like a flame in the dark.
That not even time can put out the spark.

......

3. What is your greatest regret in life, something that you failed to do that you wish you did?
God, there are so many regrets I have. But the one
that sticks out for me, is allowing some people
the power to control my emotions. Telling me how I feel is wrong.
Telling me that I am a disappointment to them and
believing it.
May be a little general..but it is best for now...

4. You are tired and hungry, but it's too late to cook. If any snack food were available to you, what would you choose and why?
Peanut butter and jelly on toast.
Cause I love Peanut butter all melted heh.

5. What is the oldest item of clothing (not jewelry!) that you wear regularly and what do you love about it?
My bra lol. Don't love it..I have just been too lazy to buy new.


Bonus (as in optional):Name a movie or TV show that changed your thinking or behavior.
Umm...drawing a blank here..I do not put much stock in what
is on TV. 90% of it is hogwash anyway


Singing to: Ashlee Simpson - Pieces Of Me
via FoxyTunes

Mute Mondays!

I know you are supposed to just let pictures speak for themselves for Mute Monday, but I had to say a little something. 2007 had soooo many ups and downs for me and my family this year. More downs then ups, but that is how it goes sometimes. So here are some pics to give you an idea of my life in 2007...

Reflecting with: David Bowie - Changes
via FoxyTunes

Mute Mondays!

Listening to: Bette Midler - The Rose
via FoxyTunes

Tuesday TMI & Birthday Update!

1. If your partner buys you a sexy little "something" is it a present for you or for your partner?

If the Commander bought anything sexy, I think I would immediately get suspicious. He is not the type to purchase something *sexy*. But to answer the question... I would think it would be for us both. Me to feel beautiful and him to get all hot and bothered. hehehe
2. What are 3 characteristics of "your type"?

1- He must be honest
2- He must be attentive
3- He must be open, communication wise
If you mean looks...

1- Taller then me
2- A larger guy always makes me quiver
3- Has to have good hygiene
3. On a scale of 1-10, how good a cook are you?

I am an awesome cook. But somethings do not come out right,
so I will have to be conservative.
I say a 9
4. Tattoos: Love them or hate them. On you? On a partner?

I have two. One on each shoulder and would love to get
a 3rd. The Commander has one also. So I guess
my answer for this is love em lol.Could not find a pic of 2nd tat


5. Stubble: Good or bad? How often do you shave?

On a man it can be good. Those scratches can be quite fun.
On me, I have to shave every couple days.
My legs people!!! lol
Bonus (as in optional):What are a few of your favorite things
(both sexual and non-sexual)?

Non-sexual

Cuddling
Talking for hours
Watching movies with the Commander
Sexual

Hehehe y'all are makin me blush
.. Alright.. A good kiss can always curl toes.
And that is as far as I am going lol


And on a Side Note:
Yesterday was my 37th Birthday.
Though things did not work out as the
Commander and I had planned,
it was still a good day.
We had gone out to eat early for breakfast and had
some really good food, but then again, how
bad can someone mess up eggs? LOL
We did some errands. And found an awesome
bakery in Blue Island. Then went home. The
Commander then took a nap while I watched
some TV and enjoyed the fact that I did not have to
answer that damn bell or phone.
Couple hours later, I woke the Commander up.
We..cuddled..yeah..that's it...
::blush::

Anyway..we both were getting hungry, so
decided to go out. There was no way I
was going to cook lol.
After some debate, we ended up in
a restaurant we had gone to once before.
Traversos.
It had changed some since we last
visited, but the food was great.
I had the Chicken Parm,
The Commander had the Spaghetti.
I could not finish mine so, had to have
it boxed.
~will be eating that for lunch~
Then we headed to my sister in law's home.
It was good to have family around on this day.
My own children are down south,
and the rest of my family..well
99% are estranged for various reasons I will
not get into here..at least not now.

The Commander knows how I love to have
family close by, so I got my wish.
Happy Birthday was sung to me. Something that
had not been done in a long time and I actually
blew out candles!
Yes I made a wish.
Not telling what it was! LOL

Then came home and relaxed before bed.

So..yesterday goes down as a good one.
Thanks to all that made it special!




Singing along with: Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves a Woman
via FoxyTunes