...and the clouds separated and it was sunny once again.

The news of James and Petra's break up was all over the internet and news yesterday. Roaring like a wild fire. I can hear the sighs of relief from all the single and married ladies around the office...well, not literally..... but you know what I mean.

Although very beautiful, I always questioned why someone as intellectual and soulful stimulating would have ever chosen to date someone like Petra. Granted, I don't know her personally but upon following the status quo..... Great looks = little brains.

This has also lead me to think about relationships in general and why it is we are attracted to our polar opposites. I think it's because we believe we need them to complete something within us that we don't possess in order to make us happy. In reality nobody can make you happy. You and you alone are the only person who can determine whether or not you choose to be happy.

I've read somewhere that "Man lives in the world without; Few people have found the world within, and yet it is the world within that makes the world without".

I hope James finds what he's looking for within himself before looking externally. Good luck to ya little bro.

Trin

Spring has sprung...

I just now came back from my break and thinking how wonderful it is to feel the warmth of the sun on my skin. Ahhh, how great it's going to be walking on my lunch hour again instead of on a treadmill in a stuffy gym...can't wait!

All I need now is an IPod. The problem there isn't the money. I am abundant, remember? Or, at least that's what I'm telling my brain. The problem, or more the hesitation is my lack of knowledge. I'm afraid that I've been so "out of the loop" that I won't know or be able to learn how to use the darn thing. So, I've taken it upon myself to research a little but I have been unfortunate thus far, to find the right web site to answer my questions.

I guess I'll just have to keep looking.

My diet is going well. I've been at now for about a month and have already lost 4.5lbs. So, the future is looking brighter.
Speaking of the future, Pete is as I type moving out of his unit into a larger one with all the state of the art equipment. I'm so very happy for him. He's moving on to bigger and better things which means bigger and better things for the family. I'm just afraid that since he'll be the only one technician there, he'll be working his ass off. Nothing wrong with a little hard work but perhaps it'll be too much for one person to handle. I had also really wanted the family to go away on vacation somewhere before the jobs started to pour in (which they will) but I'm afraid that's a lost dream at the moment. Who knows when we'll all be able to as a family get away now?

On a totally different note, I've recently been interested in meditation. Now, I know what you're thinking. Meditation is for yoga enthusiasts and monks. Right? Well, believe me....I thought the same thing at first but ever since I've been reading on the laws of the universe and the subconcious and reading about the most wealthiest people in the world, I've come to realize that they all use meditation as a form of relieving stress and to connect with their inner being. That is what has actually helped them become millionaires. There could be something to this meditating stuff after all...doncha think? Well, worth looking into anyway. Besides, who said that a little 'quiet' time ever hurt anyone?

Looking forward to the weekend and wishing you the best ever!
Hugs,
Trin

March Break Madness...

I've just spent 3 days with my ungrateful kids.

I'm so upset with them.
Monday we went to play glow-in-the-dark mini golf and brought their cousins along with us. Half way through, Juliana was more interested in climbing the rocks and getting in the way of other players than playing herself. I really couldn't blame her. She's only 4 and it was mid afternoon (her usual rest time). When we got home I had to punish Danica for not listening and talking back to me.

Tuesday I brought both of them to watch a play. Again, half way through, Juliana got restless and couldn't sit still. Understood....yet again. But Danica complained about everything under the sun and constantly fought with her sister. Both of them tested my patience. Even at home I've noticed that I've had to repeat myself several times before I can get her to do anything.

Wednesday came and I thought I'd make the best out of the last day I had with them so after having a productive morning of cleaning and laundry, I decided to take them both to watch Bridge to Terabithia at the theater. I brought plenty of snacks which they ate most of in the first 15 minutes of the movie. I think it was toward the last 1/2 hour of the movie, Juliana was getting restless again and so I told her that we'd get some ice cream afterwards if she was good.
I kept getting frustrated as she continuously interrupted me and the people around us. When we finally left I drove to a cafe/ice cream place where I could get myself a cappuccino and Danica complained about the place, she complained about her sister, she complained about everything! Needless to say, she didn't get any ice cream and Pete and I had to punish her again when we got home.

I was so disappointed with my decision to give them anything because they seem to take everything for granted. They want everything have everything and don't realize how lucky they are to have it. I really wanted to have fun with them on my 3 days off but feel as if it was ruined because of their selfishness.

I had wished last night that I could have taken everything away from them (including myself) just to show them how happy they should be and how terrible they've been treating me.

I feel so.....used. Danica's not even a teen yet. I guess that was just a little taste of what's to come. God give me strength.

Trin

Sarnia Bayfest....

I've just received notice that James Arthur Ray will be on Larry King Live tonight. Another great show on "The Secret" and "The Power of Positive Thinking". Wow, these guys are on a roll!

I've also booked a room at the Holiday Inn for July 21st. Def Leppard is playing in Sarnia. I'm surprized Pete didn't blow off the handle when I told him about it. He doesn't want to come so I told him I'd take Danica. He figures since it's still in Ontario and I won't be going over the boarder that it'd be ok. He just rolled his eyes about the whole thing.
Honestly, I think he was more concerned about who I'd go with because he when he asked, I got that suspicious look. Then he called Danica over and asked her if she was coming with me and she yelled "sure!". I'm so glad Danica loves the band and she's old enough to come with me.

I'm also meeting up with a few girls from the DL board. Two are from Ontario, the other two are crossing the boarder from Buffalo. We've met before at the Darrien Lake show. The only thing I regret is not spending more time with them. Now I'll have my chance since all of the girls will be staying at the same Hotel.

This Saturday is the High School Musical play, next week is the Hay House Seminar....gosh, I'm a busy girl and loving it!

Trin

The Start of a New Week....

I'm really looking forward to the three days I booked off during March break. Yeah, I could have taken the whole week off but then it just would have been more difficult to come back.

I won a couple of tickets to see the High School Musical for this Saturday from the local radio station here. Yeah, Me. I had to list off the 4 songs the DJ played and be caller number 13. Danica's all excited because she wanted me to buy a couple of tickets the last time they were booked to play in Toronto but they sold out by that time. I've also won two tickets to the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle flick and a $100.00 gift certificate to a cosmetic centre somewhere which would be really cool if I had the time to actually enjoy something like that.

The HSM movie has become very popular as well. We've watched it so many times on DVD that Pete doesn't comment anymore. He just rolls his eyes and leaves the room. If you liked Grease (John Travolta), you'll like High School Musical.

Speaking of Pete, he is now preparing himself for the business move. He's closing down his shop next month to invest in a partnership with his older cousin Mike who is really well off financially which makes him a really good businessman. Mike knows his shit and has sort of taken Pete under his wing (so to speak) to "teach" him the ropes.
See, Pete is great at building engines, fabricating and fixing classic cars but he doesn't know how to make much of a profit. Don't get me wrong....We've always made a good living but that, in comparision to what Mike has accomplished, is chump change.

Me? Well, I'm still waiting for my next big mission (whatever that may entail). Right now, I'm just happy being comfortable, in great health and anticipating the coming attraction. :)

Trin