Hey, look at me. I look all different AND I’m at a new address. Of course, I don’t think anyone can find me yet. Still working on that. If you do find me, the actual address is: mommy.heidimdavis.com
Don’t ask. I’m trying to make things easier in the long run.
Updated to add: Please leave a comment if you’ve found me. I’m trying to figure out if you’ve been able to find me.
I have recently realized it is time to come to a place of acceptance. Acceptance of myself. As I near 40 (keep breathing, I still have a couple more years) I need to work on my feelings about myself. (More deep breathing needed.) It looks like it may take all the remaining time to come to that place so I must start working now.
The election was a catalyst that made me realize I am tired of apologizing for who I am. I am tired of being told that what I believe isn’t ‘American’ or ‘nice’ or that it makes me less somehow. I am tired of some of the labels that identify me being said as if they are terrible things one must not admit to. The following are labels that apply to me. They are all things that I’ve been made to feel less than proud of by someone or other.
I am a liberal.
I am a feminist.
I am a mother who works outside the home.
I believe all women should have the right to choose.
I believe in socialized medicine.
I believe any 2 consenting adults should be allowed to marry.
I try to be open-minded.
I will not apologize for these things. If anything I should be proud of them. I hope my children can say the same things when they are grown. I am not sorry.
Sometimes it feels as if life is just getting away from you. I work, care for the kids and there seems to be no time left over except to collapse into bed and watch a little TV or, as is more often the case, fall right asleep. In fact, right now the boys aren’t even playing any sports and I still seem to be lacking time. I will say that I spend a lovely 15-20 minutes 3 days a week visiting with a friend of mine when I pick up the littles after work. That time alone is such a gift.
I do cook actual dinners about 4x’s a week. But the house is still trashed and special projects aren’t getting done. In fact, I haven’t even started the holiday newsletter. A fact made all the more appalling by the lack of one last year. The lack of any holiday missive actually. Between the Bar Mitzvah, job interviews & the holidays themselves I had no energy left for sending out holiday cheer. I suppose I should send a little something out this year.
I’ve also really wanted to post here on a more regular basis. It actually makes me sad that I don’t take the time to do it even when I intend to. I think it’s a combination of being out of practice, putting too much pressure on myself that I need to say something worthwhile and not just waste everyone’s time with bullet points and the busy factor. I barely get on my computer at home anymore and at work I’m usually pretty busy. Ok, that’s a lie. I am busy but I could totally find the time if I was so inclined.
Anyway, here is a little list of some of my current favorites for you:
My new boots: Velma in dk. brown. Now I just need them in black. (purchased on sale, plus 1/2 off when buying son new sneakers AND a $10 off coupon. – I ROCK!)
Coffee that’s so worth the shipping: Back Dog Coffee (My favorite is the Tanzanian Peaberry – but they’re all yummy! I tried them at a Virginia Wine Festival and was more excited about the coffee then the wine.) Also, I have a code for 5% off your order for new customers (to give to friends and family) – if you’re interested it’s 46UVLC2F.
For the hard to buy person on your list: uncommon goods
Music I can’t stop listening to: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-a-long Blog (bought for $5 when Amazon had it on sale) I’m totally annoying everyone in my life because I insist on playing it over and over.
New TV show I actually think about days before it’s on again: Life on Mars – I think I’m in love with Sam. Also, this show is so good, so funny, just WOW. Love it.
Ok, off to do a little work before going home.
The cookies arrived today.
I have to ask…
What are they thinking selling cookies around Halloween? I think my scale will be “broken” for the next 2 months.
