I'm Not a Good Friend, I'm Sorry

I'm surprised I didn't put this in the list prior to this post, but it could of been because it needed it's own little spot to itself. Why do we try so hard to keep, make, impress, and become a loyal friend? Doing so is right up there on my list of tough things I probably won't master in my lifetime. I DO NOT want to go out to the wee hours just to show I'm putting in the effort to be a good friend. I DO NOT want the responsibility or the guilt felt when I let someone down. Yep I'm not good at remembering birthdays...and yes I'm bad at social events when I'm worried how much money I DO NOT want to spend on a round of drinks for everyone. Does this make me a negative person?? I'm very positive, I just think it might be easier not to commit to friendships that's all. Look at all the plus sides to it:

• save money
• less drama
• more time to do other things (whether it's cooking, cleaning, who knows..playing tetris)
• there are no fights to be upset about
• save minutes on your phone bill
• no risk of ruining the friendship
• no pressure to make time for anyone

I don't want to be the old lady with 62 cats...but I don't want to live life walking on eggshells either. Not to mention I don't like cats..

Questions questions QUESTIONS- Ten I wouldn't mind getting answered

I was told by many that I ask entirely too many questions, and I'll say that's a true statement..but as I mentioned before, how do you find out anything if you don't ask?? A closed mouth doesn't get fed correct? So off the top of my head here are 10 that circle around my brain from time to time but I don't get anywhere with:

1. What in the world do people do with all the stuffed animals that one obtains over time?? I would love to find a home or someone who works directly with less fortunate and drop these off, but no clue where that is.
2. Can you work from home with a satisfying job that supports your family? And what are those jobs?
3. Where do you find the ultimate cookbook? Not a fancy one, but one that even helps you with common sense meals...remember.. uncommon is my normal..( I don't know if it's blog etiquette to lol..but I am smirking)
4. Who loves their job?!? Tell me how you know that you will love your job before you start it, or is it trial and error?
5. What is the normal or average bedtime for a seven year old?
6. If your son spends the most time with you, his mother, will he lack manly traits when he gets older?
   
7. Has anyone else found the perfect solution for eating, exercise, and living and would like to share that info with me without me giving you money?? (again smirking)
8. Where has anyone traveled in the world that they would definitely go back or suggest that everyone goes there in their lifetime?
9. Is it odd/weird to raise your child to follow a certain religion, even when you yourself do not?
10. Does anyone have any suggestions on culturing your little one as they grow so that they will appreciate life more without boring them to death?
    

Slow it Down

Trying to fit the most in to my life and schedule only made my life more stressful and hectic. How do you make the most out of life without doing so however. I don't want to miss anything or regret anything but you know what those great people have said....take time to smell the roses....

HEY! It's as Simple as...

When your lost you most likely ask for directions, when you need help I would assume the majority would ask friends and family, but what happens when you feel lost and helpless and have too much pride to ask people who are so close to you in your life? Do you always want to feel like your bugging other with your problems? Oh I know when people care about you they want to be of assistance when your struggling, but there is definitely a thin line between them caring enough to help and you making them feel obligated. I can't seem to go a week without feeling i'm bothering the hell out of people. I talk and talk and talk and feel satisfied for about a day and then it starts all over.. I can see it in the persons face, I know what their thought process is before my sentences are over.

Too Protective..or Just Right

I have a seven year old..and being a parent has been an everyday learning experience. I wonder if it was a real job if i would have been fired already???? Who knows!!!! You know the satisfaction of cooking something new...and within an hour you obtain your answer if it was a job well done or not??? Well with parenting I think until your children are adults themselves you don't know if you succeeded or failed miserably. You read all the parenting books...you mingle with other moms..but are they not in the same shoes as you? Hoping and praying that the tidbits they have picked up on from others is fail proof? I would like a buzzer installed somewhere in my home that alerts me when I'm heading in the wrong direction with discipline or nutrition or whatever I'm doing wrong. Maybe rent the Nanny from Nanny 911 and have her follow me around day in and day out. I don't want an observation, I want her to butt in at anytime she feels necessary.

Here I Go

I wanted to connect with people that have been through similar experiences and/or are great at giving advice! I could not sleep last night..the topics I wanted to write about and the thought of perhaps getting some answers or a different view on these topics..kept me up with anticipation.