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Chronicling my journey as the mother of a gifted child.

Gripe-Fest

October 5th 2009 12:06
When you think about it, cliches like "a place for everything and everything in its place" and "a cluttered house equals a cluttered mind" does make sense. I don't consider myself a neat freak but I do try to maintain a semblance of order in my household. However, there are some people in my family who think differently, and yes, I'm referring to my husband.

I don't think all guys are messy but unfortunately for me, my husband is. He's the type of guy who is very willing to lend a hand, but only if you ask him to. He leaves the toilet seat up, doesn't get the logic behind making the bed, leaves dirty dishes on the sink, etc. And wait 'til you see the inside of his car - yikes! It drives me nuts sometimes!


Just this evening I asked him to take the trash out, some of the contents spilled out from the garbage bag onto the kitchen floor and instead of picking it up, he left it there. He saw it, he knows it and yet he still ignores it until I pointed it out to him. For the most part I try to be patient with his messiness but sometimes, especially when I'm tired, it does get on my nerves. Plus, it's really not a good example for our daughter.

So I decided to conduct an experiment (insert evil laughter here ), for a week, I'm going to refrain from cleaning up after him and try my best to ignore all the mess. Hopefully, he'll realize just how messy he is and decide to change his ways.

Wish me luck. I'll keep you posted.
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10 Fun Things to Do at Home

September 23rd 2009 11:46
Hold a family talent show

Play hide and seek

Have a yard sale

Do arts and crafts projects

Watch a family movie, don't forget the popcorn

Have a picnic in your backyard

Play boardgames

Have a video game contest (Wii Fit and Wii Sports are good games for the whole family)

Try out a new recipe

Make a time capsule and bury it in your yard

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My Top 10 Saving Tips

June 16th 2009 08:03
1. Don't be too brand conscious.

2. It's better to underbuy than overbuy.

3. As much as possible, consume or use everything you've bought before buying the same thing again.

4. Don't toss away stuff that you no longer use, give it away instead.

5. Only keep two credit cards; one for small "everyday" purchases and one for big purchases.

6. When shampoos or dishwashing liquids are almost empty, add water.

7. Eat lunch at home or bring lunch to work.

8. Rent games instead of buying it.

9. Don't be embarrassed to haggle.

10. And of course, if you can't afford it, don't buy it.


Please share yours....
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Fun with Photos

June 14th 2009 16:16
Notice anything different in this photo? If you spot it then it means you really are one of my loyal readers. Thank you!

Courtesy of BigHugeLabs
Courtesy of BigHugeLabs
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My Favorite Prayer

June 10th 2009 16:36
The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity

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Why It's Not Good to be Too Nice

June 3rd 2009 15:38
I don't usually post personal issues on my blog, but today I felt the need to rant. You see, I'm one of those soft-hearted people who have been taken advantaged of time and time again. And although I'm not as gullible as I once was, there are still times when compassion clouds my judgment.

As hard as it is to admit, there are certain people in my life who only remembers me when they need help. it's like a one-sided relationship; I give, they receive...end of story. it's not like I'm expecting anything tangible in return, I mean would it hurt to ask me how I'm doing from time to time or to greet me on my birthday?

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The Downside to Fame

June 2nd 2009 15:07
By now many of you may be familiar with the name Susan Boyle; the 47-year old woman from Scotland who shot to stardom after her brilliant audition on Britain's Got Talent. Susan's story inspired millions of people, including me. And if residents in the United States were allowed to vote on the said show, I would have surely voted for her. Alas, Susan didn't win Britain's Got Talent, it was a dance group called Diversity that won. However, I'm sure offers are lined up for Susan because she really has a beautiful voice and I believe she deserves a break.

The latest news on Susan is that she has been admitted into a hospital for what seems to be exhaustion. I can only imagine the extreme pressure she has been subjected to as the result of her sudden fame. What really bothers me about all this is how quickly some people change their minds; one minute they are celebrating this woman and the next they are tearing her down. Is it really in our nature to be so cruel?

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Stitches and Stuff

May 25th 2009 12:20
I've been away from the blogging world for a few days because of a minor accident. As I was preparing lunch for my family, a bottle I was holding slipped, fell and shattered on the floor; causing a deep cut on my left foot. I needed to go to the hospital and get it stitched because the cut was bleeding profusely. I was having trouble moving around for a few days as my wound was still fresh, but thankfully today I feel much better. I go back to the hospital next week to get the stitches out...so not looking forward to that.

Anyway, I just wanted to pop in and wish those of you in the U.S. a Happy Memorial Day! Hope you guys are having a wonderful long weekend. And to my regular readers, I'll be back tomorrow for my usual blog posts.

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"Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands." - Anne Frank

"Making the decision to have a child - it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body." - Elizabeth Stone
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Get Your Daily Horoscope

May 13th 2009 12:59
I turned a year older this month and I'm getting closer and closer to the big 4-0. This is the reason why I decided to celebrate my birthday with a splash, so to speak, by hosting a swimming party. All in all it was a very fun and successful celebration with close family and friends.

Speaking of birthdays, I saw this horoscope add-on that you can post to your blog or website. Here's a sample using my zodiac sign:

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Controversy Over a Coloring Book

April 30th 2009 13:28
Controversy arose over a coloring book that was produced by the Freeborn County Crisis Response Team and posted on the Federal Emergency Management Agency''s (FEMA) Web site. Why? Apparently, the coloring book, which was meant to help kids come to terms with traumatic events, depicts tragedies and disasters, including 9/11.

The said coloring book was designed by two therapists with the help of an illustrator and has been posted on the FEMA Web site since 2003. It has now been removed from their site due to numerous complaints.

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This Weeks Motivational Quote

April 16th 2009 15:01
Quote and Photo by Hope
Quote and Photo by Hope
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Friday Fun

April 3rd 2009 18:33


Your Birthday Predicts You're Outgoing
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Since we're on the subject of art...

March 26th 2009 23:26
Here's an art-related quiz from my favorite Friday time-waster:


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