Category Archives: personal life

Fact: I Feel Asleep at The Crazy Horse

August 3, 2011 By in blog, Blogging, Crazy Horse, creative writing, Fact or fiction, fiction, fun, funny, Humor, las vegas, las vegas vacation, Life, musings, my life, NaBloPoMo, personal life, random thoughts, thoughts, writing Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 12 Comments

Thank you taking the time to guess at Fact or Fiction!  The winners  who all guessed the right answer will now receive an imaginary coffee from me full of rich texture with  a warm smile!

My Coffee Painting by Marilena Pilla


As much as I pride myself on my hollow leg and a nice pint of beer. Something took over that night – was it the hot sun? The Smoky Casinos? Or too much Poolside Fun? I don’t know but after a ginormous meal, a spin at the roulette wheel, by the time we hit the Crazy Horse, it was lights out for this lady!

I must confess that once my body decides to sleep. It sleeps! My husband is always envious about how I fall asleep with ease whether it be with a million kids running amok, or a truck ramming through our house. I will sleep! And love every minute of it! The ladies hit the stage in their fluorescent get ups and it was lights out for me.

The question is however how do we know the difference between fact and fiction? I love to read the posts that brighten my day and form a connection with other fellow bloggers. I believe there is a camaraderie of spirit amongst us which ties us together through sharing our thoughts and views.

The one thing I love about blogging is the eclectic community which shares so many different views, opinions, and watching every ones creative genius shine .I look forward to reading your blogs, hearing your thoughts, and your comments! I also love the emails, tweets, that go along with getting to know each and every one of you! Enough with my sappy gushing…

I want to know what is one thing that you love about blogging? And what have you learned from your own blogging journey?

Hooters: It’s Where You have a Hoot!

July 31, 2011 By in boys, family, family life, Family, Mothers, Children, Life, Siblings, fun, funny, hooters, Humor, Life, motherhood, musings, my life, objectification of women, opinions, parenthood, parenting, personal life, raising boys, raising children, random thoughts, Relationship's, sex, talking about sex, thoughts Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 16 Comments

As my son and I walked through the  mall attempting to decide where to eat.  His eyes looked up at the bright orange sign and said, “Why don’t we give Hooters a try?”

I sighed, “Umm. Let’s go somewhere else that you might like to try!”

“Mom! Everybody says Hooters is the place where you have a hoot!”

“A hoot?”

“Yes! A hoot!

“Who says that?”

“I don’t know! I just heard it.”

His nine-year old eyes innocently looking up at me, “Can we go?”

“It’s not really a place to have a hoot. It’s just a restaurant. And I have heard the food is terrible.”

“But I want to try it!”

“How about you pick something else? And we can have ice cream afterwards?”

I know the great parental bribe! I have never pretended to be  above it. At the same time, it was my last attempt to change the subject. How did I explain to my son that I did not want to eat at Hooters because the woman were objectified in short shorts and low-cut tank tops. Was it really time for this conversation?

“Mom! Come on! Please! Please!”

If anyone was stubborn it was him and he wasn’t giving up!

“It looks fine. Can we go?”

And with that I diverted the subject, “Let’s have lunch later, and go check-out the skateboard shop.”

Crisis averted! But who knows for how long?

When is the right time to discuss the objectification of woman and sex? Can it be avoided? If so, for how long?

 

The Green Swamp Monster and Poolside Beauties

July 20, 2011 By in beauty, bikini babes, fun, funny, guest list, Humor, las vegas, las vegas vacation, Life, media and beauty, motherhood, musings, my life, nightclubs, personal life, poolside attraction, random thoughts, summer getaway, summer style, swim wear, The Encore, thoughts, travel, unrealistic beauty standards, vacation, vegas poolside attraction, what is beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 24 Comments

I couldn’t have been more thrilled when my husband proposed a Vegas getaway! I have a love for the Vegas poolside attractions and the endless people watching possibilities.  I packed my favorite poolside attire and was game for a fun trip!

The moment we arrived I slipped on my shiny green halter swimsuit and we headed straight for the pool.  I kicked up my feet and rested on a lounge chair ready to dive into my James Patterson Novel.  I looked up to take a sip of my passion punch,  and  that was when two gorgeous young Victoria Secret models plopped in the lounge chairs beside me.

I felt slightly envious of their itsy bitsy bikinis and more envious when they ordered deep-fried chicken fingers. It was too much to stand as I thought of my spinach salad and bottled water I had for lunch. If only I could eat like that...My cheeks turned green the envious sea monster began to lurk under my skin.

I looked over to Mr. MBA with his back to the sun, slowly beginning to snore, and burn in the sun. I took another sip of my passion punch. As another young beauty passed us glancing up and down first at Mr. MBA, then me with a guilty look.

You know the one where you realize you didn’t make the cheering squad.

She sauntered over to the models with her clipboard, “Would you like to be on our guest list at our club this evening?”

My neurotic brain went into overdrive - how come she didn’t ask me? Of course I never would have went! But it would have been nice to be asked…

It was at that moment my brain clicked to the scene from Knocked Up. It’s  when the doorman refuses to let the girls in the club and says “It’s not cause you’re not hot, I would love to tap that ass. I would tear that ass up. I can’t let you in cause you’re old as fuck. For this club, you know, not for the earth.”

Those three little words old as fuck passed through my head but in my mind Vegas is place of illusion, a mirage of beauty, and attempts to mask the ugly that is behind the glittery lights. I might be in my mid-thirties but I can still rock it!

Age is a state of mind and a symbol of beauty. Perhaps, I never will ever have my pre-baby body or perfect legs. But I still have my groove and I can do that in my kitchen any day of the week. No guest list required..

As I took another sip of my passion punch I looked over at Mr.MBA snoring in the sun, his fuzzy belly glistening with sweat, and his skin boiling to the point of lobster red. I thought to myself it couldn’t have possibly been me she passed-up. It must be the lovable company I keep and I wouldn’t trade that for any day of the week.

Have you ever had any poolside moments? Do you think the link between beauty and age will ever change in our society?

The Neglected Blog

July 7, 2011 By in affairs of the heart, blog, Blogging, fun, funny, Humor, inspiration, Life, love, motivation, musings, my life, personal life, procrastination, random thoughts, thoughts, writing Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , 8 Comments

In the morning it gives you the look, as you greet it, and head out the door. The look it gives you is unforgettable and reminds you – yes we need to spend more time together.  You promise your blog tonight will be the night I will write a post just for you.

It waits, patiently waits, like the neglected lover, waiting for the return of its first love. It never gives you grief only the passive-aggressive guilt you feel for neglecting it. It’s waiting for that image of flowers to appear or a kind word or two….

Instead it receives a barrage of excuses not tonight I’m sleepy, I have dishes to do, dogs to walk, legs to run, children’s scraped knees to tend too. You constantly put it off yet it waits, quietly, and silently for your return.

The moment you begin typing it knows you are back and you vow that you will post at least three times a week. A promise which you know will be broken. But all is fair in love and blogging.

Luckily, for me my blog is very forgiving….

Have you ever neglected your blog?  If so how did you get back on track?

Blogging: Where Do You Draw the Line?

May 23, 2011 By in blog, Blogging, friendship, fun, funny, Humor, inspiration, laughter, Life, Marriage, motivation, musings, my life, opinions, parenting, personal life, random thoughts, reality, Relationship's, thoughts, writing Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 26 Comments

Mr.MBA usually doesn’t read my blog but sometimes on the occasional chance he gets curious and visits my  little online world. This morning as we were eating breakfast we were having a discussion about his broken nose. He looked at me curiously, “You are not going to blog about this are you?”

“No! I’ll leave your poor nose alone.”

“Good!”

He then looked at me, “You know I’m thinking I might have to begin thinking before I speak. Maybe I should trademark everything I say?”

“Why?”

“Well! If you are going to keep mentioning me in your blog.”

I burst out into laughter “Yes! All insightful great one! Please do!”

It was with that we went about our morning business and making plans for the day.  As I looked over the morning newspaper I began to think there are many things I share with readers but also there is a line that I won’t cross in my personal life. I believe some conversations and some events in life are best kept private regardless of how good of a story it is to tell.

So, I want to know are there things you refuse to blog about it? Do you have a line that you don’t cross when it comes to life, family, and career? If so where do you draw the line?

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