Pick 5 major points in your life, and tweak them to imagine the *what if*.
1. What if I hadn’t moved with my family back to California after graduating high school in Reno?
Right after graduation, my parents moved us back to northern California. I was a naive, newly 18 young adult who never considered the option of staying in Reno where I had been for the past 6 years. I didn’t look into staying with friends, finding a job, or establishing myself in the town I had grown to love. So I packed up, and headed out, like a good daughter. If I had stayed in Reno, I’m sure my boyfriend and I would have still gone our separate ways. My best friend (to this day) and I would have possibly lived together in the house she was awarded in her Father’s will. I may have experimented with drugs, or worked in my girlfriend’s record store. Being away from the familiar forced me to take a step in defining myself, and not just following others on their ride.
2. What if I hadn’t waited outside that bathroom for that guy to emerge?
That guy became my first husband. Although the marriage did not work, it was a part of my life I had to experience to lead me to the better parts! Had I not obviously waited outside of the men’s room, I’m sure I would have devised another way to meet him.
3. What if I had walked out of that restaurant when husband number 1 asked for a divorce?
We’d still be divorced, but I would have had the satisfaction of walking out on him. Instead, I cried into my menu.
4. What if I hadn’t accepted a date with that other guy, the one who was old enough to be my father?
That other guy became husband number 2. If I hadn’t accepted the date, I’d probably still be in California near my family, and still working in banking. Instead, I accepted the date, moved in with him, married him, quit my job, traveled the U.S. in a motorhome, spent 2 winters in Sarasota, Florida, 1 year in Appleton, Wisconsin, and finally settled into my current state, Arizona.
5. What if I hadn’t returned to banking?
I would have never met my current husband, nor had our beautiful daughters. If I hadn’t been a teller waiting on customer him, I’d probably still be living in a rural part of AZ, going to yard sales, selling items on ebay, and trying to have a baby.<
A lot of you already know these parts of my life. I’m so glad the negative situations had silver linings.
I’m not going to tag anyone, but if you self-tag, please let me know!
Strange Things
While searching for accessories for my bedroom, I’ve come across some of the strangest items. I just have to share these with you!
Gummy Bear Chandelier
If this was in my house, I’d constantly be trying to eat it!
The gummy bear series (and more) can be viewed at YaYaChou.com.
Spa Planetarium
Homestar Spa Planetarium by Sega Toys has 3 modes: stars, rose petals, and deep sea.
Those don’t look like rose petals to me.
Champagne Cork Stool
NapaStyle sells these bright orange champagne corks and wire cages. I actually ended up buying a set for our bar. The kids fight over who’s going to use it.
DILEMMA
I have a dilemma. It never reached 120 degrees here! I know. That stuns me too! So, please take the time to answer the survey below so I can figure out what to do with the 120 Degree Game. Thanks in advance!
INPUT NEEDED: What Should I Do With The Prize From The 120 Degree Game?
• Hold our answers over to 2009.
• Give the prize to the person who chose the hottest day (118).
• Put our names in a hat and draw a winner!
• Make up a new game!
• None of the above.
Last night, Tom and I attended a fundraiser dinner/auction. Part of the auction was live, and the other was silent. With a silent auction, you put your name and the amount you’re willing to pay on a sheet that is in front of the item. I had bid on a wine rack complete with 1 bottle of white wine plus a prime rib dinner for two at a nearby restaurant. Tom bid on a red-headed duck.
We got a couple of beers, then sat down at our table. A sweet little old lady came up to us and asked how we were doing. I had seen her picture before, but had never met her. (She has advertised in our magazine.) She said she likes to outbid friends for fun. We got a good laugh over that, and then she went on her way. Well, do you know that she outbid not only Tom on the duck, but me on the wine rack combo? So I upped our silent anty, and outbid HER on a couple of items she wanted. ::: snicker, snicker, snicker :::
That little trick taught me a lesson! I almost got stuck with a pot that I didn’t want! Thankfully, at the last minute, 3 ladies walked up and outbid a lot of people. They saved my hiney!
Look what finally arrived! The pantry door!
Yeah! Yippee! Yeah! Yippee!
Bedroom Progress: The new curtain panels haven’t arrived, but we took down the old curtains. Cracks in the wall have been patched, and a fresh coat of cream paint applied to 2 of the walls.
I ordered the bedspread! Thank you to all those who suggested red, to Taina for recommending Bed Bath & Beyond!, and to Sandi for suggesting a duvet!
Now I’m off to watch the Olympics.
