It was really sweet of Ben last night to say that he was working so hard for me just before we got off the phone. He truly is My Man, and I adore him for it! He's the best. (BTW, I guess most of you know his LJ username? Just in case you don't know it, it's benjyboy ( Read more... )

Yes, I know it's been awhile since I last posted! In addition to my babysitting jobs, I've been preoccupied with someone very special to me! ;) And if I haven't been actually talking or writing to Ben, I've been thinking about him. =) However, I do have a little extra time on my hands this morning, so why not sit down and write in LJ while I'm ( Read more... )

Hey, everyone! Check this out. I was bemoaning to Samuel the fact that I can't seem to remember details of any story I hear or read (I can't even remember enough details to repeat a joke.) What happens is that I get to analyzing one line (or detail) or mulling over broader concepts, and then I miss all the rest. Unfortunately, this doesn't benefit ( Read more... )

The following is something I just came across in my archive of writings from two years ago. Thought I'd share it 'cause it "cracked me up ( Read more... )

Wow. You know you've been raised at "poverty level" during some time in your past when your two younger sisters disassemble their perfectly good bed in favor of permanently sleeping one on the livingroom sofa and the other on a mat on the floor.

Yep. That's what they did last night. I think it's hysterical.

The last few days have been tiresome. They've also been amusing--it depends on how you look at it. Aunt Lillian has me wrapping her Christmas gifts for friends and family. "Write this label for Sue," she tells me. So I write the label and put it on Sue's gift. Five minutes later she tells me, "I've decided not to give that to Sue. It would be ( Read more... )

Dec. 3, 2004 ( Read more... )

TO LOVE ( Read more... )

My sister, Melody, is talking on the phone to Venessa right now... the conversation from Melody's end sounds something like this: "Stop it...That's terrible!..hehhehh...yawn.. I'm about to fall asleep...um, if he asks me about it I'll tell him ( Read more... )