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  • Prince Charming

    August 13, 2008
    Just thinking

    What exactly am I waiting for? I was brought up in an environment where Dad earned the money and Mom ran the house, until of course Dad got home and then Dad ran Mom. Sounds dreadful to me but that was the nuclear family.

    So I’m independent. I take care of myself and I do what I want. Of course, I’m plagued by fear of success and still hear my past whispering, “don’t do that, it will never work.” The trouble is I’m just a bit too lazy to fight it. Or maybe I haven’t found something worth fighting for. I play with my dreams, and simply dipping my toes in the water has been, until this point, ultimately satisfying. Now the wet piggies are a screaming reminder that I really haven’t jumped and relied solely on myself and my talents. 

    Having two children is another excuse I use to stay in the safe zone and wait for someone to rescue me from this treadmill of lucidity—where I can see clearly the life I want, but lack the guts to move closer to it.

    What would I do if I could do anything? I’d be more available to my children, teach yoga, write, speak, heal people, learn more of life’s ways—enjoy the connections of life and ponder their energy. I try to bring this to my everyday world now, and it’s gratifying to watch mainstream begin to accept what I’ve known for so long. It makes me hunger for more.

    Of course, I want all of this and abundant prosperity. Perhaps it’s my attachment to money that’s holding me back. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t own a wide-screen, or TVO or even stainless steel appliances. I drive a seven year old car and only buy clothes on sale. So, it’s not like I live beyond my means or take pleasure in extravagence. I’m simply afraid to sacrifice what I have to obtain the life I want, without a backstop and someone to hold my hand.

    Crazy hey?

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  • Chillin’

    August 6, 2008
    Motherly Love

    Korey just woke from REM sleep crying that he needed to pee and saying something about Justin and that he couldn’t help it. I carried him to the bathroom and went back to check on Justin who was sleeping peacefully and, well, dry. I returned to Korey who was still sobbing and making strange noices. I stood with him while he slayed his demons. At one point he said very sternly, “Stop it.”

    “What did I do?” I asked. “Not you,” he said and gestured in the other direction. Once he finished his business, he seemed happier, pain-free and the tears had stopped, but…

    Whoa. That was weird and might I add, just a little terrifying.

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  • Just writing

    August 5, 2008
    Just thinking

    Random thoughts:

    It’s 10:24 pm and I’m just starting this. I guess it will be another late night.

    Getting up early when the kids are not here is virtually impossible.

    I miss my kids.

    Mitch is still in even though I forgot to vote last night. I guess one person didn’t make a difference this time.

    I’m feeling blocked. Thus this mess of thoughts to break through the clutter.

    I saw colour tonight at yoga. Maybe I’ll be seeing auras soon….oooh, creepy, I know.

    I can do a headstand without hands.

    I can finally do the scorpian against the wall.

    The handstand I still need help with.

    I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts. Seriously, that was the song that just sailed through my mind. Written by Fred Heatherton in 1944 and made famous by Danny Kaye.

    Wikipedia is by far the best thing since www.

    Pokemon shall remain a mystery to anyone over the age of 20.

    Chocolate and peppermint are an awesome combo.

    This trail is leading no where fast.

    Maybe I’ll simply go to bed.

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  • Redirecting Anger

    August 4, 2008
    Just thinking

    A while back I contacted a boy from the past and the response wasn’t quite what I was expecting. As it turns out though, all the right things he said in his response were just, well, words on my screen. He was dodging bullets, not stopping long enough to quantify his prose.  I’m still pissed off about it. Mostly at myself for letting it bug me so much and falling prey once again to someone who doesn’t seem to have the capacity to measure up. It would be nice if I were wrong about this. Time is the greatest tattle-tale. 

    Just to punish myself further I left the door open for my nemesis to saunter back in briefly. I’m always so cool you know, taking life as it comes, not thinking of tomorrow so much, just enjoying the moment. But, as it always happens, what I truly want sits beside me, patiently tapping me on the shoulder. “Lock the door, seek further,” it coos. “You’ll find the right person to share this marvelous life with you.”

    These are the best years of my life. My mother is alive, my children are young and I’m healthy with a bright future and lots to look forward to. Somewhere in my subconscious I’m listening to an old worn out record that would serve me much better as remolded vinyl. I do deserve the best. I offer it and expect it in return. Most importantly, I am ready to accept no less.

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  • Favourite Song

    July 24, 2008
    Just thinking

    I thought I would capture this for perpetuity, that is assuming Youtube and this blog never go away.

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  • Look what she did

    July 15, 2008
    Experiences

    Hey, my friend Susan jumped out of a f***ing plane the other day…check it out.

    I have a few other friends who have done this, but it wasn’t caught on camera. I can’t say it’s anything I ever wanted to do, but watching her makes it more exciting than scary. Definitely a life-altering experience.

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  • The 5th Judge

    July 15, 2008
    Motherly Love

    My friend’s brother-in-law, Mitch MacDonald, is on Canadian Idol. Tonight was the results show and the boys watched with me. Half way through the group number, Justin turns to me and says,

    “If you were on there Mommy, you would win.”

    “Thank you,” I said, pride staining the carpet.

    “There’s just one problem,” he continued.

    “Oh, what’s that honey?”

    “You wouldn’t look cool enough.”

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  • Make-up

    July 5, 2008
    Motherly Love

    Last night the boys had a couple friends over to bounce on the trampoline. Two tear-pours resulted. One from a foot to the chin and the other from a slam-dunk on the leg. But, no blood or broken bones. Everyone was having lots of fun. After their friends left, the fun fell out of ‘er.

    Justin spit on Korey and Korey punched him in the eye. Then the wrestling began. I had to physically break it up and drag them off the trampoline. 

    They didn’t complain much about getting ready for bed. I stayed between them for the most part and distracted them enough to keep the peace. They both called their Dad to tell on the other. I know I ought to restrict these calls, but I’m mom-savy enough to know you don’t fight with two little people who are already tired and in the mood for a brawl. Besides, he is super-dad and super-heroes are always on duty, right?

    As I lay between them on the bed, I asked who they loved in their family. Korey said, “I love everyone, except for Justin. I hate Justin tonight.” Justin responded in kind, “I love everyone but Korey, I hate Korey. I fuckin’ hate him.” Justin is the best swearer. When he lets loose on the curse-words, even I feel better. Then of course, as I am obligated, I tell him not to use them..blah, blah, blah.

    I layed in bed this morning listening to them play. They came full circle. “I love you Justin,” said Korey. Within a breath, Justin replied, “I love you too biggie.”

    I could hear the smiles on their faces.

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  • Re-beginning

    July 4, 2008
    Drama

    She clung to those words, believing they meant what she heard, what she dreamed of for so long. Fear lapped her. Was she the first to experience this anquish-laced joy? For years, every song, every note reminded her of that dream she held too tightly. A dream now too habitual for reality to ever sustain.

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  • Tiresome

    July 4, 2008
    Poetry

    Heavy into longing
    aching intrepidation
    soothing my addiction
    with gentle breaths

    Affirming beliefs
    in life’s red carpet
    feeling my end point
    delicious repose

    Nurturing the path
    embracing acceptance
    releasing my grip
    relaxing fear

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