Why Do I Feel Like A Virgin?

You're so fine and you're mine
I'll be yours 'till the end of time
'Cause you made me feel
Yeah, you made me feel
I've nothing to hide
Like a virgin
Haven't blogged in such a long time
(I Feel) Like a virgin
As I hit "publish post" 
And make these words all mine.

Like a virgin, ooh, ooh

Feels so good to type
When your words flow, and the rhyme beats, and you love me

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Can't you hear my words speak
Like blogging for the very first time?


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Okay, so I'm exaggerating but I do feel a bit like a lost, nervous teenager as I type this first real blog post in weeks!   What should I write about?  So much is happening!  Where do I begin? 

I'm just going to talk at random and save the intimate details for later.  Here is the most important happenings and the plans on the immediate horizon for me and my life:

(1) Things are well here for the most part.  I'm finally feeling somewhat healthy again after dealing with strep throat for over a week.   Why is it that being sick as an adult seems so much worse than being sick as a child?


(2) I'm making a lot of progress with my cookbook.  I'm 1/3 of the way finished.  I was hoping to have more done by now but I'm cutting myself some slack.  After all, I was sick for over a week.  Then I was busy hosting a brunch at my home.  I've still got another ten days to get the majority of the book done and I usually work well under pressure.  And if I go into November, that's okay.... my goal is to make it available before Christmas so I know I can do it!


(3) I took a day off to go on a Haunted Ghost Story Tour and enjoyed a great lunch with a friend.  I even had the chance to see the insides of a men's room where a spirit supposedly visited!   hahaha  :-)  I'll write details and share a few photos from the tour very soon. 


(4) Last month I also had the opportunity to go on a trolley tour where I learned a lot about my community of Pensacola.  Then a few weeks ago, I spent a day in the French Quarter, New Orleans with Kirk and other family members.  I plan to share photos and a few funny stories about both trips with you soon!


(5) The Diva will officially be three years old next Friday, October 29th.  I can hardly believe it!  That expression about time flying by really does ring true.  I've been thinking a lot about how my relationship with my daughter is changing and how much more I enjoy being a mom than I did when I first became one.  As I gather more thoughts on that, I will share a post on motherhood from my point of view. 


(6) On top of that, I just remembered that I've now been a stay at home mom for a whole year!  Wow!  That means I haven't had a job outside my home in over 365 days!  That is the longest I've gone without receiving a paycheck in over a decade!   I've been reflecting a great deal on that as well.... my attitude about being an at home mom instead of a work outside the home mom.  I can't wait to share my thoughts with you on that either! 


(7) A former boss and friend of mine passed away recently.  He was in a tragic car accident.  I've been thinking about him, his family and just how precious life really is these days as well. 


(8) I am loving all the guest writers who have shared their stories here.  Don't you?  I'm so grateful that they filled in for me.  I have one more guest post that will be coming next week.  Then I'll wrap up the month. 


(9) Vivian has been having diarrhea of the mouth lately!  She is saying new words and full sentences every day now.  She is amazing me with what she is learning.  Yesterday Viv and I spent an entire morning cuddling on the couch.  This is a rare thing for us as the Diva often wants to stay busy and play games instead of hug and lie around.  I just love her so much!  I want to write a letter to her about how incredible she is at three years old and what it's like being her mom.  So I'm working on the right words to my daughter and I might just share some of it here soon as well. 


(10) Halloween is just a week away and I just can't get excited over it yet?!  Maybe it's because I really want to avoid the candy that is passed out by everyone.  I'm hoping that Vivian's "Supergirl" costume from last year still fits her because I dread going to the stores to find something else.  Perhaps I'll be in better spirits to pretend I am a 'walking spirit' in several days?


(11) My parents just returned from a two-week bus trip across the New England states.  They visited New York, Boston, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Tennessee, Maine and other places.  My mom says she has taken over 200 photos and has many interesting stories to share.  I told her that she and my dad will be guest writing for me in November or December to share details on their travel adventures.  So that is something you can look forward to reading in the coming weeks!


(12) Speaking of my parents, my wonderful dad is scheduled to receive a medal this coming Monday.  The medal/certificate or award (not quite sure of all the details just yet) will be given to him by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal for the military services he performed in the Vietnam War.  I'm so very proud of him and wish I could be there for the ceremony!!  I realize that the conflict that occurred in Vietnam causes mixed emotions for many people but my father was drafted into the war and performed his civic duty with honor.  I'm glad to see he's being recognized for that now. 

Well that's all I can think of for now to update you.  Not all totally boring, right?  I had some actual interesting points to share with you today. 


But now I must go.  My time is limited since the Diva is demanding my attention.  Also, I have a draft of my cookbook open on my computer.... so I should get back to work!    I'll be back next week to share more about the above list. 

Have a great weekend!