The Low Down...& Happy Birthday who ever you are!

Alot of shit going down and it's all starting after work today.

Taking the kids to a movie since Pete's going to the track. Yes. Today. ON MY BIRTHDAY! I should mind...shouldn't I? I would have, years ago but I really don't give a shit anymore. He could forget our anniversary now and I wouldn't care. I'm not expecting flowers or a gift either. It's much more disappointing when you expect something that never arrives.
I see it this way...as long as I'm doing something that makes me happy ie: taking the kids to the movies on my birthday, he could do whatever the fuck he wants. Being with him on special occasions isn't on my list of priorites anymore. If it doesn't bother him, why should I let it bother me? Right?

So, the kids and I are going to have some fun. They want to watch "How to eat fried worms" which reminds me...I'd better do some investigating to find out where it's playing.

Tomorrow (Sat) is cleaning day and I have a shitload to do. Washing floors, laundry..the list goes on and on. Maybe I can get the kids some new indoor shoes for school as well.

Sunday's a bit more exciting. I'm meeting Maia and her mom in the afternoon. It should be great since I'll be leaving the kids with Pete and I'm out of the house. Giddy about the upcoming James Blunt concert this Tuesday. Giddy (snort)....more like ....out of my "teenaged" mind! I can't friggen wait!
I guess you can say that I've given myself the best birthday present ever! 3rd Row at the ACC. (taking a deep breath) Turning 37 is still unbelievable since I still feel like I'm 27. And, with that breath, as I blow out my candles, I'll be wishing for a second meeting with the man who has brought some joy and countless (good) tears into my life. Hopefully, this time won't be as disappointing as the last. I won't be at a loss for words this time around and I'm praying he'll be a bit more responsive toward me as well. I know the possibility is highly unlikely but there's nothing wrong with a bit of wishing and trying ...well, for THIS anyway. hehe

Trin

Alot to say...nothing to write

I'm swamped.
That's all I have to say ...for now.

Trin

Me, myself and the pox.

I forgot to mention...

I was off for a week from work due to contracting the chicken pox from Juliana who had them a couple of weeks prior.
The walk in clinic doctor confirmed it on the 12th of September. Luckily for me it wasn't a severe breakout. The only thing that was really bothersome were the migraines. Now I know why adults have to be careful when getting the chicken pox. When coming down with the pox, your brain swells. It's ok in children because their skull is still growing but it can be deadly for adults.

I am glad that I got some time off work. Gave me a chance to recharge my batteries. Especially since the Def Leppard show was on Sept 20th and James' show is on Oct 3rd.

Anyway, I have a shitload of work to catch up with. Gotta go.

Trin

Def Leppard Sept 20/06

I attended the show in Buffalo on Wednesday Sept 20th. 10th row would have been great if the guy standing in front of me wasn't 6ft 2". Saw all my Rochester buddies there. That was the best part. I just wish I had more time to spend with them. I think I would have if Pete wasn't with me.

Peter actually came with me. The ride there was long and we didn't have any problems crossing the Peace Bridge (thank goodness). Pete was a bit unsettled when I didn't want to check in to the EconoLodge. It was going to cost $99.00 Amercian ...cockroaches were included in the price. We drove on Hwy 5 until I asked someone at the Tim Horton's where another Hotel was. By this point Pete got a bit peeved and started bringing me down because of his empty stomach so we had to stop and pick up something to eat and because of that we got to the show after Journey had already started.

I love Journey and the Lepps... but I have to be honest. The sound totally sucked. I might have sounded better if I had lawn seats. The distortion was terrible and Pete couldn't understand what either band was singing.

All in all though, I love the atmosphere. Everything from the people cheering to Joe Elliott's amazing energy. I was a little disappointed that we didn't wait for autographs but Aqua who did wait told us that they weren't coming out for a meet & greet that night so I guess I didn't miss anything. I would have been royally peeved at myself if I did.

I sensed that Sav was having a good night. He wasn't hiding his face and he was more energetic than usual which is brilliant. Joe put on a better show in Toronto last time he was here. I honestly think he loves being in Toronto. I know one thing...the crowd in TO is definately louder. lol
Def Leppard pics coming soon.

I just heard James Blunt's "Goodbye my Lover" for the first time on Z103.5 today. Made me smile. Still waiting for the tickets. I really do hope they come in very soon. I'm getting a bit nervous about that. I've never been to the ACC yet so I guess I'm going to meet Karren, her sister Cat and Maia there which means I'll have to find a bar close by. So, I'm off to do some research.

Trin

Am I also from Mars?

I've often been one to joke about seeing a therapist. It just so happens that Maia's mom is a phychiatrist and nutritionist and she's willing to see me in Orangeville this Saturday. Pete knows I'm going to a nutritionist but he has no idea how I actually got this appointment and that this doctor is a phychiatrist. He never did like the idea of "airing out our dirty laundry"...so to speak. He says "We are the only two people who can solve our problems" and I've always told him that perhaps if we talked to someone about our "shit", it could only help open our minds a bit to what was really going on underneath the surface.

You know the book from John Gray "Men are from Mars Women are from Venus"? Total bullshit. Well, I've only read half of it but he's basically categorizing how men are different from women and how different we respond to situations. Well then ....call me a man because I do some of the things that men do. I don't like to talk openly about my feelings, I'd rather isolate myself in my "cave" when upset instead of talking and I talk to my husband to find solutions to my problems... I don't want to just "vent". I do agree on the translation "dictionary" men need to find out what a woman is really saying ....errr, I think. Most of the things I say to Pete are sometimes misunderstood.

For example, when I say "I'm tired. I have to do everything around here". The book says that what he's really hearing is "I do everything and you do nothing. You should do more. I can't do it all. feel so hopeless. I want a 'real man' to live with". Translated into "Martian" it means "I have been doing so much today. I really need a rest before doing anything else. Would you give me a hug and reassure me that I'm doing a good job and that I deserve a rest?" Yes! But it also means "Stop leaving your filthy socks on the bathroom floor and help me clean this damned house. I'm not the only one who lives here. I shouldn't be the only one doing all this fucking work! Now, get off your ass and help me!"

It's not as clear as many would like to believe. So, while it's true that we are different, when it comes to the basics, we're all humans who want to be respected, loved and appreciated.

Happy Employee Anniversary

August 30th 2006.
Happy 16th Anniversary to me.
The company has finally decided to recognize their faithful and loyal employees today with a small celebration and gathering which will be held in our customer lounge at 2:30pm. Veterans of the company who have been here 15yrs or longer are planning to go. They'll undoubtedly give us a small pin or something to remember this occasion. Personally, I think they should give every employee a day off on their anniversary day every year or a bonus of some kind instead of a stupid pin. But, hey...who the hell am I?


People often ask me what it's like to work at St. Joe's and I tell them "All in all, it's been 16 wonderful years working for a great company but in all honesty....it's the people here that make the difference between liking and loving your job."

Trin

The whirlwind begins....at 5pm

First off....
Congrats to James for receiving his MTV's Best Male Video and Best Cinemetography Moonman awards! I knew he'd win those. Poor Petra. She'll never be able to wear heels with him by his side.

I keep looking at the clock.
Today's gotta be the longest Friday, ever. I guess all Friday's before the long weekends are. I can't remember the last time I had one day, let alone a week of peace and quiet without the kids until this week. It was absolutely glorious and yet...I missed them terribly.

They've been staying with their Nonna because Juliana got the chicken pox and we have no summer day care for Danica. Instead of having me drop them off every morning, they ended up sleeping there for the whole week. Everyday, I would wonder if they were ok, behaving themselves and sleeping at night. The only thing I didn't worry about was if they were eating enough. Nonna has a way with making kids eat until they blow up like balloons. I'll really be surprised if Danica didn't gain 10lbs.

Danica called me last night and told me that both of them got in trouble. I guess they were misbehaving when Nonna tried to give Juliana a bath. Ju-ju hates when water get in her eyes and she must have been screaming. Poor thing. You know...even though I had a wonderful week alone without the kids, I'm really happy to be picking them up tonight. I'm guessing Nonna is too...lol

It's supposed to rain this whole long weekend. Now I'll have to think of some different things to do with the kids indoors. Twister? Monopoly? Bake some cookies? Pull the dogs tail? *sigh....
Back to reality.

Trin