I have never seen the movie but maybe I should considering watching it since I need help getting my groove back ! I have no idea where to start really, I am a middle aged woman with a teen and a toddler. Bars are no longer my thing and I am way too old for the clubs that's for sure. So where do I go to meet people ? Normal people my age ?
I used to be so vain when younger, hogging the mirror from my best friend when getting ready,getting my nails done, tanning ( I know not good for you ) always knew what to wear and now I just wear whatever fits and is clean. I have no idea what my style is or even where to shop. My self esteem has gone waaaaaay down and I have no clue where to start.
So people who have seen said movie, how did Stella get her groove back and where can I get mine ?!
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
I've got the weight of a school bus on my shoulders
And it weighs a heck of a lot...15 tons or 30,000 pounds if you prefer ! I feel like this is all I think about now, pre-trip, air brakes, and freaking cones. Since I have started this training my blood pressure has gone up higher than before so my meds which I was taking once a day is now a twice a day thing, I come home with headaches almost every day and I cannot sleep at night. I have so much riding on this test, I cannot wait for it to be done and over. Then I can start getting a paycheck, lol.
Then I worry about when I pass and get my route...what if I am late ? get lost ? forget a kid ? I am not worried about my driving after all my daughter will be on the bus with me. And I am a mother with a child that takes a school bus, I know all about precious cargo. I think I need to sit back, take deep breaths and stop worrying.
Keep calm my friends and breathe on :-)
BTW: I got a package in the mail today with goodies to review so that post will be coming in the next few days.
Then I worry about when I pass and get my route...what if I am late ? get lost ? forget a kid ? I am not worried about my driving after all my daughter will be on the bus with me. And I am a mother with a child that takes a school bus, I know all about precious cargo. I think I need to sit back, take deep breaths and stop worrying.
Keep calm my friends and breathe on :-)
BTW: I got a package in the mail today with goodies to review so that post will be coming in the next few days.
Monday, September 16, 2013
UNREAL Candy
First I would like to apologize for not writing in over a week, I have a lot going on in my personal life that I am not ready to share just yet but will in due time. I will not let that get in the way of my blogging.
With that being said, I was recently sent two coupons from my Green Mom's Ambassador group to try out this candy called UNREAL Candy, it's mostly sold in Target stores. The logo is "Candy, unjunked " and you can seriously read every ingredient without dancing all over the words and sounding like an idiot ! Check out their website: http://getunreal.com/
Candy that is not terrible for you must taste gross right Wrong, we actually enjoyed it. I went with "peanut M&Ms and a nougat and caramel candy bar. Both are a hit. This would be a great candy to hand out to trick or treaters.
Next time you are in Target and have a chocolate craving grab an UNREAL candy bar, you will not be sorry :-)
With that being said, I was recently sent two coupons from my Green Mom's Ambassador group to try out this candy called UNREAL Candy, it's mostly sold in Target stores. The logo is "Candy, unjunked " and you can seriously read every ingredient without dancing all over the words and sounding like an idiot ! Check out their website: http://getunreal.com/
Candy that is not terrible for you must taste gross right Wrong, we actually enjoyed it. I went with "peanut M&Ms and a nougat and caramel candy bar. Both are a hit. This would be a great candy to hand out to trick or treaters.
Next time you are in Target and have a chocolate craving grab an UNREAL candy bar, you will not be sorry :-)
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Allergies
I recently found out my little monkey is allergic to peanuts, we found out the hard way.
Monday morning J (my oldest ) was eating a peanut butter and banana sandwich, the little one wanted to taste. Naturally I let her, right after that I noticed an awful rash all over then her face got swollen. Off to the ER we went; thankfully her throat and tongue did not swell up.
It's now been three days and we are still managing the itchy all over rash. According to the Dr it typically lasts 3 to 5 days....almost there !!
No more peanuts for my little monkey that's for sure. It was scary going through this ordeal. Till next time my friends.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Relationships
This is an out of the norm post for me since it's going to get personal and not about products or coupons !
Someone once told me that people come into your life for a reason, season or or life. My best friend from high school was here a couple weeks ago, I have not seen her for about 8 years ( could be longer ) and she and I picked up like we saw one another the day before. That relationship is a lifer for sure ! Another lifer is my bestest friend ( I have always called him that ) John, he has told me so much stuff as have I told him and we have yet to turn our backs. I also think he has made it a personal mission to be private bodyguard, lol.
Relationships are funny, my current best friend didn't become my best friend till I got pregnant with Gina after that BAM she has continued to be there through tears and smiles. She is my rock and def another lifer !! And you just never know where you will make an awesome friend, I made one at a dealership about 6 years ago. Who the heck makes friends at a dealership..me that's who !
The internet has played a role in my friendships as well. I have met several great friends through it and some not so great people ! One person in particular comes to mind when I think about a lifer that I "met" over the internet that I have never seen face to face. I remember one Christmas several years back where I had just gotten married, I had little money, no job meaning not a great Christmas for my older one. I was emailing Ant, he knew all about my issues and he mailed a gift card to me so buy gifts ! Who does that for someone they never met ? A really good, trusting friend that's who. I will never forget that. That is a lifer for sure.
Thinking of a person who came into life for a reason is Charlie. He was the best man at my best friend's wedding. I was in an awful relationship at that time and not in a good place ( not my current husband for clarification ) Well Charlie showed me what it was like to be treated with respect and like a lady. I ditched the loser. I think I need another visit from Charlie for a refresher !!!!
Relationships can be terrible too and confusing. Make the most of all your relationships, you just never know if you will have tomorrow. To all my lifers and season...thank you :-)
To all my other tough to decipher relationships well hopefully it all works out the way it's supposed too.
Thanks for reading.
Someone once told me that people come into your life for a reason, season or or life. My best friend from high school was here a couple weeks ago, I have not seen her for about 8 years ( could be longer ) and she and I picked up like we saw one another the day before. That relationship is a lifer for sure ! Another lifer is my bestest friend ( I have always called him that ) John, he has told me so much stuff as have I told him and we have yet to turn our backs. I also think he has made it a personal mission to be private bodyguard, lol.
Relationships are funny, my current best friend didn't become my best friend till I got pregnant with Gina after that BAM she has continued to be there through tears and smiles. She is my rock and def another lifer !! And you just never know where you will make an awesome friend, I made one at a dealership about 6 years ago. Who the heck makes friends at a dealership..me that's who !
The internet has played a role in my friendships as well. I have met several great friends through it and some not so great people ! One person in particular comes to mind when I think about a lifer that I "met" over the internet that I have never seen face to face. I remember one Christmas several years back where I had just gotten married, I had little money, no job meaning not a great Christmas for my older one. I was emailing Ant, he knew all about my issues and he mailed a gift card to me so buy gifts ! Who does that for someone they never met ? A really good, trusting friend that's who. I will never forget that. That is a lifer for sure.
Thinking of a person who came into life for a reason is Charlie. He was the best man at my best friend's wedding. I was in an awful relationship at that time and not in a good place ( not my current husband for clarification ) Well Charlie showed me what it was like to be treated with respect and like a lady. I ditched the loser. I think I need another visit from Charlie for a refresher !!!!
Relationships can be terrible too and confusing. Make the most of all your relationships, you just never know if you will have tomorrow. To all my lifers and season...thank you :-)
To all my other tough to decipher relationships well hopefully it all works out the way it's supposed too.
Thanks for reading.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Influenster anyone ?
I am part of this great group called Influenster, they send out ”voxboxes” which are free to you and all they ask is for you to review the products.
When you first sign up you fill out your profile and unlock badges by taking surveys, reviewing products you currently use, etc. It's super easy. The more active you are the more boxes you are sent. So far I have gotten Palmolive dish soap and Mary Kay products. When I tell you they send you products I am talking full size not samples !!
If you are interested in becoming a member let me know so I can send you an invite ! Either comment with your email address or email me at theramblingsofdiane@gmail.
It's worth it, trust me !
Thursday, August 29, 2013
School bus update
It's been almost a month of training now. I am comfortable driving the bus around the streets with other cars around me. I have come to learn all the parts of the engine in order to do my pre-trip, although I have renamed some parts to my liking ! Now what is standing in my way...the flipping course !
I posted a picture a few posts back of the cones on the course, they are scenarios that are never going to happen in real life so why do they torture us with it ?! I am proud of myself though, I did the whole course including parallel parking without going "out" meaning without going over the imaginary line, a cone or an imaginary wall. I was coached heavily BUT I did all the actual driving. The other people I am training with seem to think I am a natural and going to make a good driver. Driving that beast still scares me a bit but I am enjoying it.
Before I can take my test to get my license to start driving real kid I need to master that course and believe me I will. I am going to own it. I need this job so that is where this confidence is coming from, that and I am learning to stand on my own two feet.
Wish me luck guys !
I posted a picture a few posts back of the cones on the course, they are scenarios that are never going to happen in real life so why do they torture us with it ?! I am proud of myself though, I did the whole course including parallel parking without going "out" meaning without going over the imaginary line, a cone or an imaginary wall. I was coached heavily BUT I did all the actual driving. The other people I am training with seem to think I am a natural and going to make a good driver. Driving that beast still scares me a bit but I am enjoying it.
Before I can take my test to get my license to start driving real kid I need to master that course and believe me I will. I am going to own it. I need this job so that is where this confidence is coming from, that and I am learning to stand on my own two feet.
Wish me luck guys !
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