Random Saturday

-I started watching "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" last night. I need to finish it today.

-I hate admitting that Brad Pitt is really hot.

-Today is the birthday of one of my childhood friends. I always remember because it's the day after mine. So I always think of her. My relationship with her inspired the main relationship in the book I am working on, so now I am thinking about that book. And now I want to write.

-I requested that my Mother's Day present be that I get to go shopping all by myself tomorrow. I am going to buy myself some clothes. Nobody mentioned a spending limit....

-I feel totally awesome because I am finally starting to lose weight. I think I have lost about 3-4 pounds since I started working out. It doesn't sound like much, but I have been gaining muscle, and I feel more toned. My clothes are fitting better. I can't believe it took me 34 years to finally get into shape and catch on to this exercise thing.

-I have a lot of stories to work on for the paper in the next month. This means some added stress, but also added dollars in my pocket. Next week I am visiting a Habitat for Humanity site to take pictures and interview some people. I have the best job in the world.

-Grace is the most amazing little girl in the world...she is beautiful, funny, and so smart. But these last few days, I must admit, I have wanted her to go far, far away. I might have to have a tantrum of my own if I have to listen to that whiny voice and that screaming for much longer. And she is always within ten feet of me, ALWAYS. I can't pee by myself, and I can't watch TV or be on the computer without her climbing all over me.

-Better go finish my movie and my coffee and get something done around here. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Take some time to take care of yourself!