Beefy Or Peachy

Dec 31, 2005 at 08:43 o\clock

Trying to look on the bright side of things with the in-laws

by: Buttercup2

Mood: hopeful

If this mean-spirited event had to happen I'm glad it has happened in this year. Perhaps in the New Year, as time passes, things will evolve into something better for my hubby. He is so deserving of more caring parents, you just can't imagine. He is the absolute opposite of how his parents are. They would pay for 'bonding' his front teeth, but not for the crucial work of 3 surgical extractions of wisdom teeth which should have been removed 10 years ago. They care more about looks to the world, not about his pain. That is just one small example of how they operate in this world. They own 3 homes, 4 cars, and the list goes on and on, but they couldn't help him with this expenditure as previously promised, unless it was cosmetic. I am at a loss for words. I think that about sums things up.
 
This New Year we hope to continue our own personal growth and work on ourselves (fitness areas), our financial situation, we will be moving come July, my gallbladder needs to come out, and we have lots of company coming our way, plus a trip to Connecticut in the Spring. We both have dental needs to take care of as well, and he's looking toward another promotion by March.  We are also looking into taking a class together for a new hobby (other than the computer, lol) to  add another shared interest.
 
The year looks to be filled with lots to accomplish. I refuse to let this incident ruin what he and I share as we have already overcome numerous challenges thus far and we are not willing to let them try to put a wedge between us. They are only managing to further distance themselves from their son. It is not my doing, it is theirs' to live with and I can't imagine how they can look at themselves in the mirror.
 
Tomorrow we have company coming over and will have a nice dinner for them tomorrow night and toast in the New Year with our sparkling cider, ( neither of us drink! ) grin.
 
Whatever your plans are for the Holiday, travel safely, share your time with your loving spirit, and look towards the future with hope in your hearts.
 
Peace and Hugs,
Aly

Dec 31, 2005 at 05:50 o\clock

Never stop reaching for your potential in life....

by: Buttercup2

Dec 31, 2005 at 05:18 o\clock

Memorable Quote from "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King "

by: Buttercup2

Mood: I love this scene and quote from this movie~

Hold your ground, hold your ground. Sons of Gondor, of Rohan, my brothers. I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day. This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good Earth, I bid you *stand, Men of the West!*

Dec 31, 2005 at 04:38 o\clock

Everything is possible

by: Buttercup2

 
 
 

Dec 31, 2005 at 04:27 o\clock

Courage

by: Buttercup2

Dec 30, 2005 at 16:28 o\clock

Changing pics

by: Buttercup2

I will be removing some of the larger pictures later on today in order to post some new ones, so please enjoy them while they are here. If you would like a copy after they have been removed, please email me and I’ll be happy to send you a copy of it as long as I still have it, or them, in my pictures directory.

 

Have a sweet afternoon folks.

 

Peace and Hugs~

Aly

Dec 30, 2005 at 16:21 o\clock

Finding Inner Peace - smile~

by: Buttercup2

Mood: my daughter-in-law sent me this to make me smile!

By following the simple advice I heard on a Dr. Phil Show, I have finally found inner peace. Dr. Phil proclaimed the way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started.

So I looked around my house to see things I started and hadn't finished; and, before leaving the house this morning I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of Chardonnay, a bottle of Baileys, a bottle of Kahlua, a package of Oreo's, a pot of coffee, the rest of the Cheesecake, some Saltines and a box of Godiva Chocolates.

You have no idea how freaking good I feel.

Please pass this on to those you feel are in need of inner peace

 

 

Dec 30, 2005 at 06:18 o\clock

Borken hearts - mourning souls

by: Buttercup2

 
 
Broken hearts need more then roses to heal it~

Dec 30, 2005 at 06:12 o\clock

It's not what you wear; it's how you take it off.

by: Buttercup2

Mood: Thanks Teresa~

 
Laughing because I bet you expected more, grin~

Dec 29, 2005 at 10:15 o\clock

For those we have loved

by: Buttercup2

Mood: remembering

Dec 29, 2005 at 09:37 o\clock

In Laws....

by: Buttercup2

It seems my in-laws will never stop bad mouthing me to my husband and this time I think they went too far. I've never seen him this angry with them. Today is our anniversary, and his mother picked tonight to tell him how 'sorry' she feels for him to be married to me. He says he's 'done' with such a finality in his voice and being that he's a 'ram' when he says that, he is pretty much done with someone.
 
It is all so sad and nonsensical. We knew entering into our marriage that is was not 'conventional' and we won't have the same amount of time together, but we truly love each other so much we were willing to face the challenges.  We still do and I'm sure there will be more.  He told her it was none of her business, and that he is happy with me and will stay with me and enjoy what time we do have together. The rest we'll deal with when we have to.
 
Sighing........ so sad it all is. He is such a wonderful man and they are treating him so poorly in so many ways. Not just about me. Most parents would die for a son like he is. He's brilliant and hard working, kind and forgiving. They have no clue who he is, only what he is not, and that is doing whatever they want him to, and that really pisses them off.
 
I'm done going on about it. I am wishing for a major miracle here so they will stop hurting him.
 
Peace and Hugs,
Aly

Dec 29, 2005 at 04:52 o\clock

For our Anniversary

by: Buttercup2

He took me to "John Henry's' restaurant, and omg the food was soooo delicious I can't tell you! Starting with a fabulous lobster bisque soup, followed with Veal Oscar, and a Tuxedo dessert. The service was perfect and so was the food. If you're out this way, be sure to go there!!!!

Will have to skip a meal tomorrow for sure as I'm sure the calorie intake was significant.


Dec 28, 2005 at 10:23 o\clock

New Years Resolutions

by: Buttercup2

  1. Spend more time with family and friends
  2. Fit in fitness
  3. Tame the bulge
  4. Quit smoking
  5. Enjoy life more
  6. Quit drinking
  7. Get out of debt
  8. Learn something new
  9. Help others
  10. Get organized

 These are frequently the Top 10 Resolutions for the New Year. Anything new we can add to this list?

Dec 28, 2005 at 08:54 o\clock

Let us go forward.. into the New Year

by: Buttercup2

We have survived...

"The bells are a-clamor, chimes have been loosed, there is a banquet of
Hosannas in the air.

We have endured endless peaks of pain and valleys of loneliness; We have lost beloved's we could not live without; yet we have lived.

We have encountered unforgivable cruelty; yet we have forgiven. Yet we have been forgiven.

We have survived, flourished, and thrived with passion, compassion,
humor and style. We have been fortunate and worthy.

Now we stand, heavy laden, before a great gate which leads to the rest
of all time. It swings ajar, and we know at this critical moment that
not all we carry need enter when we enter.

We can evict hate and scorn from our souls; we can open clenched fists,
and let bigotry, malice and enmity fall back down the slope to
yesterday.

We can lay down our burden of violence and step lightly over the lintel
into a vernal and newly-minted tomorrow.

We, who never saw a new century; we, who never saw a new one thousand years, can join the hallelujah, the hymns, the paeans, the voices all over the world.

We can shout or whisper, scream or mumble:

    Happy New Year!!!"

Maya Angelou
Beloved American Author and Poet

Dec 28, 2005 at 03:23 o\clock

I hate having disagreements with hubby

by: Buttercup2

Mood: so sad

It happens so seldom that when it does, I am shaken to the core. Either my anger gets the best of me, or I feel like my world is falling apart. Not good use of my coping skills when it comes to us arguing. Most of the time we get along so perfectly that its unreal. So when we don't, I feel like I'm with some stranger. Sad tonight. Tomorrow is our anniversary so somehow I have to turn my feelings around, or at least deal with them better.
 
I can't be witty, or entertaining, because I won't be superficial. Today life for us is challenging at best.
 
I got so upset today I actually got dizzy, and of course that worried me even more.
 
Oh well, I hope others had a better day then we did.
 
Peace and Hugs,
Aly

Dec 27, 2005 at 13:14 o\clock

High school junior ridiculed and punished for refusing to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance.

by: Buttercup2

Cameron Frazier, with the support of the American Civil Liberties Union, is challenging the school district and Florida law that require students to show written permission from their parents before declining to recite the pledge.

Teacher Cynthia Alexandre called the 17-year-old student ''so ungrateful and so un-American'' after he twice refused to stand for the pledge in her classroom Nov. 8, according to a federal lawsuit filed Thursday.

For the full story, please go here:

Student sued Palm Beach County School

 

Dec 27, 2005 at 10:29 o\clock

Changing the site again.. oy vey, lol~

by: Buttercup2

I have been working hard to try and redo the site so that it will be pleasing to the eye after it was mysteriously altered last Thursday. I may do some more work on it, I'm not sure. Please bear with me~
 
I am kind of new to all this so I just have to do things by trial and error, lol, and boy did I make some errors tonight!

Dec 26, 2005 at 21:38 o\clock

Accidental Acetaminophen Poisonings Rise

by: Buttercup2

The  Food and Drug Administration has long wrestled with the liver risk, warning two years ago that more than 56,000 emergency-room visits a year are due to acetaminophen overdoses and that 100 people die annually from unintentionally taking too much.
 
Remember to check whatever other meds you are currently taking that may also have tylenol in them. Tylenol can kill you if you overdose on it. Many don't realize they are getting it in other products as well as just taking a few to ward off their aches and pains or headaches.
 
To read the full story:

Dec 26, 2005 at 21:07 o\clock

Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating!

by: Buttercup2

Families gathered at sundown to light the first candle of the Hanukkah festival, which commemorates an ancient victory of Jewish forces in the Holy Land against foreign conquerors.

After the candle lighting, many families sat down to a traditional meal that included delights like fried potato pancakes and jelly-filled doughnuts.

Dec 26, 2005 at 20:55 o\clock

I was so geared up// I couldn't sleep

by: Buttercup2

kept trying but didn't happen until 7 am and slept til noon.... so I am still in that 'sleep 'stupor' state, lmao, not too witty or philisophical yet, grin.