BYOC! (My first)

On to this week’s BYOC – Bring Your Own Crazy – where we answer 5 little questions to get to know each other better. Copy to your blog and enjoy!

1. Tell me about someone you envy.

I really like my life, but there are some situational things that I envy. So my envy is a bit of a compilation. I would have to say that I am envious of the my boss's wife, for the absolute adoration and love that he spews about her when I am talking to him. I long to feel that to and from someone. I would love to have Oprah's money (who wouldn't) and her ability to give so generously. I am envious of Dara Torres' body (the 41 year old Olympic swimmer). My dog Abby, who gets to sleep and play whenever she wants.

2. What makes you angry?

Hateful people who are intolerant and dumb enough to not care who they may offend.
Having to take off my sweater at the security checkpoint.
Reminding my kids to brush their teeth (I mean who wants to have yucky teeth and breath?)
The crazy neighbor who throws rocks in the road "to stop the speeders".

3. In an effort to help so many that seem to be blue and sad….what do you do when you feel very sad or depressed?

I used to eat. I still sometimes do.... but I try to recognize what I am feeling now, sometimes it works, sometimes not....
I call a friend with a cup of tea.
I also now blog. Sometimes just sitting down and writing or thinking about what to write, clears my head.
I also exercise, even a little walk works usually. I used to climb into bed and go to sleep. I used to sleep A LOT!!!

4. If you were stranded on a lonely beach, what five things would you want with you to survive (not people)?

A flint to start fire (I watch Survivor)
A rigged up fishing pole (Survivor again...)
Really big book.
Toothbrush (see angry question above)
Tarp (collect rain water and keep dry)

5. Repeat question: Summarize your week in real life and blogland.

I came back from a spur of the moment weekend camping with the kids. I had to travel for work on Monday, so I got robbed of a day with my kids on Columbus Day :-( I woke up in the hotel and even got a workout in. I had meetings on Tuesday and traveled home again on Tuesday night. I missed my son's soccer game, and came home to a fairly messy house. When I travel I have my Dad come and stay with the kids. I have long gotten past the fact that I will come home to what looks like a fraternity house. I love my Dad so much for being there for them, usually at the last minute request too. I had my second fill on Wednesday and all is well with that. I have been catching up with my work follow-up and home tasks. I feel happy this week. No big issues to speak of. Stay tuned, I am expecting drama of some sort to rear its' ugly head sooner or later.
I have been going through many blogs and realize that so many of us have these simple connections through experiences. I get so much "therapy" from you all. Thanks for being there!

Amy
xx

Weekend Plans

I love a weekend that is built around a couple fun things and no big commitments. Judi (Stories from the road....) posted a question about what is your fav "libation". I was just thinking about my only planned activity for the coming weekend, dinner out with my girlfriend Tine. I know it will, of course, include for me a COSMO. I am not much of a drinker, but this is my poison! I will have to make sure not to slam it down since I eat so much less now I may really feel it. I am not driving, so that is a good thing.