I'm watching Tiger Woods on the TV right now. What a dink. As I watch him walk with a smug look on his face, I can't help but be sickened (because of all his affairs). Do you think it's possible to be so famous and sought after, yet still remain humble and not let it get to your head? I wonder what it's like to be famous.... so many people seem to want it, but I don't understand why. The money? The recognition? The pride in fame? Although I never want to be in that situation, I'm curious what it would be like to live your life in the public eye. Even people like Jon and Kate, who aren't actors or have 'talent' per-see, are now famous and can't go in public without being flagged down and talked to by their fans. I think I'd find that exhausting, and I wonder if any stars ever regret their choice of career.
Having the stomach flu really sucks. As most of my FB friends know, we got hit with it over the Easter weekend. We didn't even do our easter egg hunt until yesterday because I was in bed all day Easter Sunday. Chris took the boys to Steinbach to church, then to my parents' house to have a hunt and dinner with my family, which I was really thankful for. They had a really great day.... and I got a lot of sleep :p
Sometimes I consider calling 'College Pro Painters' (I always see their signs in the spring) to come paint my house (inside). Having kids, keeping a house, doing photography, and everything else is so all-consuming, that tasks like painting just don't happen. I would love almost every room of the house re-painted in a different colour. The colours we have right now are the ones the previous owners picked, and although they're nice and neutral, they just aren't what I love. I often dream of the colours I'd choose, and have on more than one occasion (ok, actually on 4 occasions) gone and picked out paint chips.... only to not do anything about it. I seriously don't have time or energy to paint with kids around, and by the time it's evening, I'm too tired. I wonder if we ever will get any walls painted here. I even bought new really nice towel rods and TP roll holder, hooks etc. for the bathroom, but they still sit in their boxes under my dresser.... sigh. I also bought a new shower curtain that I LOVE so much.... it's up, and doesn't match a thing in our bathroom. One day the bathrooms will at least get done. And our bedroom. Yeah, I better hire someone because I can't see it happening on anyone's initiative around here (but I never will hire anyone because I can't justify it!!).
I've lost ten pounds in two weeks. It feels pretty awesome, and I'm still going strong. The secret to my success is pre-making and portioning meals so that when I'm hungry I can pull out a container, heat it up, and eat. The other secret to my success is eating my pre-portioned frozen grapes (1 cup). They take a while to eat, and fill my craving for something sweet :D
I don't have a strong desire to travel to far off lands at this point in my life. If I could have any vacation right now, it would just be an all inclusive 5 star resort on a beach where Chris and I could go and do nothing. I would love to go somewhere with zip lines through the jungle, and I'd love to swim with dolphins and scuba dive. Cruises seem pretty cool too, but I'd like to do a Disney cruise with the kids when they're older. I like dreaming of vacations (like decorating). But isn't it sad that they're over SO quickly after you've spent so much money?? Or isn't it sad when people go somewhere like Mexico for one week, then get that crazy stomach bug from the water, and end up spending 4 days out of 7 in bed?? That would really suck! I have friends who had that happen to them on their honeymoon. Ouch.
I should tell the rest of my dinner story from when my grandpa and his wife came over for dinner. There's not a whole lot more to it, only that on two separate occasions, each of them went to the washroom (which is right beside the dining room), and had some gas issues..... Chris and I were sitting across from each other, and it seriously felt like we were in elementary school again. Eye-yi-yi!! We couldn't make eye contact, and I kept having to look down or I'd burst out laughing. So lame, but so funny at the time!
Not a very entertaining Random Tuesday, but a post nonetheless :D
2 comments:
Mandi, I love your posts. It's like you are saying exactly what you're thinking. Awesome!
Go for it with the painting!! I was going to paint here, but got totally overwhelmed and was AMAZED how fast the crew I hired was. Totally worth the lack of stress. And about the fame thing - I also think fame would suck. Sure you have all the money, but you are hounded all the time and searching in all of the wrong places for happiness. So sad. Anyways, good post!
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