Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8th, 2010 by loup.
Categories: Holidays.

Always a hard day for me. All of the commercials and people wishing me a Happy Mother’s Day.

I miss my mom. I wonder what might have been with Nicolas.

I am straight the next day but the day before and day of I am a sad but grumpy bear.

Thanks a fuckin’ lot Hallmark.

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Happy Birthday to Me!

Posted on January 13th, 2010 by loup.
Categories: Hockey, Holidays.

I was in Florida for my birthday visiting family. Some one should send those people the memo … Florida is NOT supposed to be cold. It was warmer here in Chapel Hill. But anywhooze – we made the best of it.

37 years and this is what I have learned.

You can’t love anyone until you love yourself.
Laughing at yourself and others isn’t a crime. Some times funny shit happens.
There is no point is getting upset over spilt milk, or doggy pee — just clean it up.
Unconditional love is the ONLY kind there is – everything else is an act.
A “BUT” after an apology isn’t an apology at all.
Dogs make the best leg warmers.
If you can smile through the pain, there is hope.
No one knows you better than you know yourself.
Do what you need to be happy – the rest falls into place.
No matter how much you pretend the TRUTH is always there.
———————

Some of the things that changed for me this past year.

I started therapy. I never had before and I didn’t know until I wasn’t depressed that I even was – funny the things you learn when you aren’t watching for them.

I fell hard for HOCKEY. I don’t watch all of the teams just the Penguins – but I love the sport, it is so fast, and graceful .. and VIOLENT. It is a lovely way to spend some time. Go Pens!!

I took a few irons out of my fire – afraid at first that I would feel like a failure because I wasn’t keeping up my share, but I realized I was doing more than my share and it was hurting me. Fibro is unjust and will stop you cold if you don’t watch yourself. I was running on empty. I realized it – made changes and now I am at a point where I can without guilt say NO to projects if I know it will hurt me in the long run. That is a major step for me.

This year I am not sure what will happen but I have hopes and some penciled in plans. = )

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Vicious and BW R0x0r

Posted on December 27th, 2009 by loup.
Categories: Hockey, Holidays.

Thanks so much for the giftmas goodies!! All of the PENS swag and then Bacon Toffee and to top it off TESLA.

You two are a dynamic duo for sure!! I am going out tomorrow to get frames for the pics and you can bet I will be carrying the Day with Stanley with me next year when we go autograph hunting at practice. = ) woo hoo

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Howlidays

Posted on December 24th, 2009 by loup.
Categories: Holidays.

Pens win, got a 64gb itouch (that I am using right now), visiting loved ones, and my baby girl turns 11 … Pretty great holiday here

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Crosmas

Posted on August 6th, 2009 by loup.
Categories: Holidays.

Tomorrow is 8-7-09 … Sidney Crosby is doing his hometown run with the “Cup”. Which is cool enough – small town boy makes good. Real good. But … to top it off … my girl Cheryl … out did herself.

Had me in tears — good tears.

Tonight when LK came back in from walking the girls he handed me a package.

I couldn’t believe what was inside … CCM / RBK … the real fucking deal.

In “Away White” the official NHL Pittsburgh Penguins 2009 Stanley Cup Champs #87 team captain and Hockey Jesus extraordinaire … SIDNEY CROSBY jersey.

Awhsum!!!

Happy Crosmas. And thanks again Cheryl.

*pics to come

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Daddy

Posted on June 21st, 2009 by loup.
Categories: Family, Holidays.

7 years ago today my daddy died. Today is Father’s Day.

I miss you more than you could ever know Daddy. Thank you for being the daddy you didn’t have to be. It wasn’t a job you took lightly, I was a scared 7 year old girl the day we met. So many changes in my life. I didn’t know who to trust or what to think. You made a difference in my life and I wouldn’t trade you for the world.

For all of the dirty jokes, late night chats, playing “how do you know that?”, through every argument, every oil change, ..for teaching me how to rebuild an exhaust system, for showing me that you loved me.

Thank you.

Thomas Franklin Gibbs, Jr

July 2, 1943 – June 21, 2002

I will always be Daddy’s Girl.

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Quiet

Posted on April 5th, 2009 by loup.
Categories: Holidays, Stuff That Rocks.

Cheryl headed back home today. We had a good time. I overdid it a little bit the first day — but shit happens.

I was introduced to several new things that I thought I would hate but found I really enjoy.
Edamame for one — very tasty stuff!
Hockey – hells yah — need more fighting and less skating though. = )
Greek food … also delicious.

I was a little worried about the hockey game – all of those people. I figured I would have a panic attack or be bored to death. Neither happened. Had a lot of fun. Am looking forward to a growing interest in the sport. All of those cute mens…. makes me feel like a dirty ol’ hag but oh well. = )

We went to the Lemur center at Duke – what a wonderful place. The largest of its kind in the world – hidden away in the woods. We also went to see the baby Belties at Fearrington – so cyoot!!

We had lunch with Lorz before the hockey game. It was great catching up with her. I am hoping that I can reconnect with people that I just realized were also in this area – funny how online when I kept up at usenet I chatted with people daily when they lived across the country.

I hope Cheryl had a great time too … now to rest for a few days before the next week of run run run begins.
= )

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In the Valley … like fer sure

Posted on March 30th, 2009 by loup.
Categories: Holidays, RV lifestyle.

Not going to post too much right now – just letting you know that we are in the Shenandoah Valley and it is beautiful. I have been on both sides of the valley the upper rim — but never to Luray and down in the middle. I want to come back in May when Spring actually arrives. = )

We are staying at a wonderful campground called Country Waye. Gorgeous views!!

Last night we spent a night out listening to local musicians and eating some of the best BBQ I have ever had at Cristina’s Cafe.

The trip up was flawless – except I forgot to turn the water heater back on – so I had a cold shower this a.m. But everything else was wonderful. Now we may never stay put on the weekends. = )

Thanks to the gals at Cristina’s for taking such great care of us, Slide & MJ for everything, Kudos to Christian – the 15 year old guitar wielding prodigy, Ashley for the beautiful voice, J for making it out when he was tired and sore and just really needed SLEEP – you are still my nemesis tho’ MWA, and nice to meet cha Chris. We will have to get back up here more often.

Today – lots more planned – and this time I won’t forget my camera.

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Pencil You In

Posted on March 27th, 2009 by loup.
Categories: Hockey, Holidays, RV lifestyle.

So the next few weeks are going to be a little hectic but a lot of fun.

Sunday we are heading up to VA to visit friends in the Winchester area.

Monday … to DC and (crossing toes) to the Smithsonian and dinner with friends – and try to swing through Stafford.

Tuesday – drive back home

Wednesday – pick up Vicious at the airport

Thursday – Friday – visit with Vicious and some other ASCFers

Saturday – Duke Lemur Center and possibly the hockey game

Sunday – back to the airport

Monday – try to squeeze in a nap

Tuesday – volunteer orientation at shelter

Wednesday – doctor appt, where I hope to get some tests set up on my knees – they are STILL giving me issue after the fall (2 months ago)

Thursday thru Sat – clean, and study for placement exams … which I know is corny but I really don’t want to have to pay for extra classes that I don’t get credit for … so I am hoping I can test out of it.

Sunday thru Tues – OBX

Then catch some rest … but then it REALLY starts for LK – he has training and has to work 10 days with one day off. BLEH.

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DING DONG and all that jazz

Posted on January 20th, 2009 by loup.
Categories: Holidays.

The time is here — after so many years of pain and anguish – the Shrub is outta office.

I felt like Jenny throwing rocks at her daddy’s house for years with that man in office … sometimes there AREN’T enough rocks. But a few Doc Martens’ll do.

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