Ok... I'm starting to lose it. It's only day 16. How can I do 14 more days of this?
I REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAALLLLYYY miss it. I thought I was cool with it, keeping myself busy but I didn't realize just how much at least once check in a day helps. I checked Facebook to check messages (sidebar folks, you CAN email me at mamaslittlemonkeys@yahoo.com if you need to get in touch.) and ooooh, it was like meeting a drug dealer in a dark alley. I so cheated and went through my notifications real quick.
I'm getting some instant gratification in the fact that I've cheated and played online games. (Julie Lamm...your arse is mine one day in Words with Friends. Are you cheating???) Ok, so I caved. I tended to my farms, zoo and bakery on that darn Ipad. I admit it. I'm human. Leave me alone.
I also broke down and got on twitter (other than auto posts) because I cracked open the new Marc Broussard album (which I faithfully bought like a true fan, even though I already had the album early release!!) and DUDE, a Twitter friend over in Mississippi got an album liner shoutout!!! How COOL is that?? Go check out www.twitter.com/redefiningme, she's a great gal and recovering from surgery....tell her mama sent you :) And get your behind over to Marc's site and take a listen. You won't regret it.
Sooooo, I'm shaking...I'm ready to just straight up get back online but I'm trying to stay strong!!
On the homefront: Eli's potty training is going well....say a prayer...today will be the first nap in underwear.....
School starts August 8th. I think I shall purchase a spa gift card for the teachers....just as an appreciation for taking over what I just mentally cannot.....
Ok....I'm off to have a martini and play Sims. Don't judge...
The Hesitant Homeschooler....Mama's Little Monkeys
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Sunday, August 30, 2009
My Top Ten Songs
These are my (current) top ten favorite songs. What are yours?
(Songs link to the videos when I could find them) :)
Honorary Mention:
"Movin' On" by Rascal Flatts I loved country very much once upon a time, and still like many country songs...and I think even an non country fan can appreciate this song.
10. "Goodbye to Love" by The Carpenters-- So sad, soulful, and unlike their normal bubbly tunes.
9. "Woman in Chains" by Tears for Fears--Hard to pick just one, but this one is the best.
8. "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor Yes, I know Prince wrote and originally performed this song. He is a rock God. But her version is such a symbol of my pre-teen--teenage years. That video is burned in my brain. And she's so raw in this song.
7. "Tears" by Rush My husband LOVES Rush. Like the way I love Amos Lee. And most of their songs are eh for me because I don't so much care for hair rock. But this song is amazing.
6. "And So It Goes" by Billy Joel Really? Pick one Billy Joel song? Too hard.
5. "Wait" by Benjy Davis Project This band is so young, yet so wise, and the lyrics to this song is a fantastic story.
4. "Vultures" by John Mayer. Not one of his more popular songs but awesome.
3. "Must be the Water" by Marc Broussard. A very Louisiana song with soul and booty shaking.
2. "Black River" by Amos Lee. Song writing at it's finest.
1. "Imagine" by John Lennon. Does it really get better than that?
1. (1st place Tie) "Oh My Love" by John Lennon. He is and always will be the best songwriter ever.
What are YOUR top ten favorite songs?
Hope you enjoy mine!
~Amy
(Songs link to the videos when I could find them) :)
Honorary Mention:
"Movin' On" by Rascal Flatts I loved country very much once upon a time, and still like many country songs...and I think even an non country fan can appreciate this song.
10. "Goodbye to Love" by The Carpenters-- So sad, soulful, and unlike their normal bubbly tunes.
9. "Woman in Chains" by Tears for Fears--Hard to pick just one, but this one is the best.
8. "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor Yes, I know Prince wrote and originally performed this song. He is a rock God. But her version is such a symbol of my pre-teen--teenage years. That video is burned in my brain. And she's so raw in this song.
7. "Tears" by Rush My husband LOVES Rush. Like the way I love Amos Lee. And most of their songs are eh for me because I don't so much care for hair rock. But this song is amazing.
6. "And So It Goes" by Billy Joel Really? Pick one Billy Joel song? Too hard.
5. "Wait" by Benjy Davis Project This band is so young, yet so wise, and the lyrics to this song is a fantastic story.
4. "Vultures" by John Mayer. Not one of his more popular songs but awesome.
3. "Must be the Water" by Marc Broussard. A very Louisiana song with soul and booty shaking.
2. "Black River" by Amos Lee. Song writing at it's finest.
1. "Imagine" by John Lennon. Does it really get better than that?
1. (1st place Tie) "Oh My Love" by John Lennon. He is and always will be the best songwriter ever.
What are YOUR top ten favorite songs?
Hope you enjoy mine!
~Amy
Friday, July 31, 2009
Lessons Learned....
So, one can argue that I did not fully complete my staycation with the goals I started with. I did not thoroughly clean the house (but anyone who really knows me knew THAT just wasn't gonna happen!) I did however, get some cleaning done and begin the cathartic process of cleaning out the baby stuff. Thanks to our economy and price of health insurance, we are probably done having children and it's time to make room for a new chapter in our life! I have two beautiful boys and have lots of friends and family who have little girls so I can get my pink out there!
I did learn some important business lessons this week, which is really what I wanted to do. I am slowly still learning what genres I want to focus in and where to put WHAT in each shop! (This is what happens when you take on too many crafts and you are a shop addict.) I learned that sometimes you have to step away from things and people to save your business.
I also learned what is MOST important--FAMILY. You can make friends online, you can be tight with people, or THINK you are tight with people and then you see sides of them you never wanted to see. But what is really important is your family and those nearest and dearest to you. Making them happy, cultivating good relationships with them and doing a job you are proud of, and makes them proud is more important than anything.
We have a lot of nastiness in this world and I don't want to contribute to it anymore than need be. Now, don't get me wrong...I enjoy snark. Good snark, happy snark, snark for a greater good. I will never ever be mean to someone just to mean! If I ever offend anyone, I want to know so I can rectify the situation. That doesn't mean I will change how I FEEL or what I BELIEVE (as my lovely liberal brother knows! But we can disagree in LOVE and open discussion!) But I would never intentionally hurt anyone. Sadly, not everyone can make that claim, but this is our world and that's how it goes.
I also learned teamwork is important to me. So I am devoting more time to my personal baby, Handmade Louisiana. The artisans we have here (and who want to be here but physically can't) are amazing and their work deserves my full effort. I also will always love my Cafemommers and can't WAIT to get back into the buzz on that team! I've missed you guys this staycation!!! (Search Etsy and Artfire for "cafemom team" and "handmadelouisiana")
I've also realized something else I love dearly--MUSIC!! Although I am getting a tad too old for late night outings (but DAMN Benjy Davis was AWESOME last night...blog review on HandmadeLouisiana soon!) I can absolutely devote more time to Chris Huff, an amazing indie musician who I am proud to intern for. Commence HuffMusic World Domination Tour.
One of my favorite musicians is Marc Broussard and he does not keep his mouth shut on what he believes on politics and life, even if it is to the contrary of the norm. And for that, I respect him even more. He stands up for what he believes in, shares his talent with us, and fights for what he believes in. I would like to do the same.
I hope everyone is at peace, happy and doing what makes them happy, because I sure as hell am trying hard to do that. I wake up, see my beautiful kids, and if nothing else goes right ALL DAY--I can still go to sleep knowing things will be alright.
So be true to yourself, be firm in what you believe and NEVER let negativity and lies ever get you down!!
~~Amy
I did learn some important business lessons this week, which is really what I wanted to do. I am slowly still learning what genres I want to focus in and where to put WHAT in each shop! (This is what happens when you take on too many crafts and you are a shop addict.) I learned that sometimes you have to step away from things and people to save your business.
I also learned what is MOST important--FAMILY. You can make friends online, you can be tight with people, or THINK you are tight with people and then you see sides of them you never wanted to see. But what is really important is your family and those nearest and dearest to you. Making them happy, cultivating good relationships with them and doing a job you are proud of, and makes them proud is more important than anything.
We have a lot of nastiness in this world and I don't want to contribute to it anymore than need be. Now, don't get me wrong...I enjoy snark. Good snark, happy snark, snark for a greater good. I will never ever be mean to someone just to mean! If I ever offend anyone, I want to know so I can rectify the situation. That doesn't mean I will change how I FEEL or what I BELIEVE (as my lovely liberal brother knows! But we can disagree in LOVE and open discussion!) But I would never intentionally hurt anyone. Sadly, not everyone can make that claim, but this is our world and that's how it goes.
I also learned teamwork is important to me. So I am devoting more time to my personal baby, Handmade Louisiana. The artisans we have here (and who want to be here but physically can't) are amazing and their work deserves my full effort. I also will always love my Cafemommers and can't WAIT to get back into the buzz on that team! I've missed you guys this staycation!!! (Search Etsy and Artfire for "cafemom team" and "handmadelouisiana")
I've also realized something else I love dearly--MUSIC!! Although I am getting a tad too old for late night outings (but DAMN Benjy Davis was AWESOME last night...blog review on HandmadeLouisiana soon!) I can absolutely devote more time to Chris Huff, an amazing indie musician who I am proud to intern for. Commence HuffMusic World Domination Tour.
One of my favorite musicians is Marc Broussard and he does not keep his mouth shut on what he believes on politics and life, even if it is to the contrary of the norm. And for that, I respect him even more. He stands up for what he believes in, shares his talent with us, and fights for what he believes in. I would like to do the same.
I hope everyone is at peace, happy and doing what makes them happy, because I sure as hell am trying hard to do that. I wake up, see my beautiful kids, and if nothing else goes right ALL DAY--I can still go to sleep knowing things will be alright.
So be true to yourself, be firm in what you believe and NEVER let negativity and lies ever get you down!!
~~Amy
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Soul Sunday
Excellent song, will never lose it's importance!
Respect Yourself
Songwriters Luther Ingram, Mack Rice
Sung by: Marc Broussard, S.O.S. Album
If you disrespect anybody that you run into
Then how in the world do you think anybody's
S'posed to respect you?
If you don't give a heck about the man with the bible in his hand
Then just get out the way and let the gentleman
do his thing.
You're the kind of gentleman that always wanted everything his way
Take the sheet off your face boy,
it's a brand new day.
Come on, come on,
You've got to respect yourself.
Come on Respect yourself
Respect Yourself
Respect Yourself
If you don't respect yourself,
ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot.
Respect yourself, hey hey, respect yourself.
Respect yourself. Respect yourself
If you walk around thinking that the world
owes you something cause you're here, well,
you're going out the world backwards
like you did when you first come here.
Keep talking about the president
won't stop air pollution.
Put your hand over your mouth when you cough,
that'll help the solution.
You cuss around women and you don't even know their names.
And your dumb enough to think that'll make you a big ol' man.
Respect Yourself.
Respect Yourself.
You gotta respect yourself.
Respect Yourself.
If you don't respect yourself, ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot.
Respect yourself.
You gotta respect yourself.
Respect yourself.
Nobody's gonna do it for you!
Respect Yourself
*~*~*~*~*~
Hopefully you can enjoy this video, no matter your beliefs. This video represents what I believe, and you are more than welcome to post any comments...whether you like it or not--just remember...do so RESPECTFULLY!
Respect Yourself
Songwriters Luther Ingram, Mack Rice
Sung by: Marc Broussard, S.O.S. Album
If you disrespect anybody that you run into
Then how in the world do you think anybody's
S'posed to respect you?
If you don't give a heck about the man with the bible in his hand
Then just get out the way and let the gentleman
do his thing.
You're the kind of gentleman that always wanted everything his way
Take the sheet off your face boy,
it's a brand new day.
Come on, come on,
You've got to respect yourself.
Come on Respect yourself
Respect Yourself
Respect Yourself
If you don't respect yourself,
ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot.
Respect yourself, hey hey, respect yourself.
Respect yourself. Respect yourself
If you walk around thinking that the world
owes you something cause you're here, well,
you're going out the world backwards
like you did when you first come here.
Keep talking about the president
won't stop air pollution.
Put your hand over your mouth when you cough,
that'll help the solution.
You cuss around women and you don't even know their names.
And your dumb enough to think that'll make you a big ol' man.
Respect Yourself.
Respect Yourself.
You gotta respect yourself.
Respect Yourself.
If you don't respect yourself, ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot.
Respect yourself.
You gotta respect yourself.
Respect yourself.
Nobody's gonna do it for you!
Respect Yourself
*~*~*~*~*~
Hopefully you can enjoy this video, no matter your beliefs. This video represents what I believe, and you are more than welcome to post any comments...whether you like it or not--just remember...do so RESPECTFULLY!
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