thank you.

As Thanksgiving is tomorrow, I wanted to make a list of all the things I am thankful for...in no particular order, basically.

• my Mom. my rock. my basis of all goodness in my life.
• my Mom's cooking. true story.
• my family. they are the source of love and laughter in my life.
• my nephews who teach me more about life and about myself than anyone else could.
• Greg. my soul mate. the most unselfish person I know. honestly. and the person I can see myself sharing a denture cup with.
• Romeo. for cuddling with me when I need the world to go away.
• waking up each and every day.
• my thighs, which I normally complain about, but today I embrace as a strong feature which allow me to walk, run, dance, and boogie all through the night.
• my job. at this point having a job is something anyone should be thankful for.
• my past. it made me who I am today.
• good friends. old friends.
• Dominick. no words can explain the friendship we have. so don't attempt it.
• Kimbercakes. my sounding board. Melissa mamasita. a true angel on this earth.
• new friends.
• friends lost. they have taught me valuable lessons.
• my extensive shoe collection.
• the sun on any day.

AND A LOT MORE :) but that's all i want to write for now.

Prop 8. Take some action. Now. Please.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVUecPhQPqY

important day!!

I have been really busy and have not had time to write down my thoughts ,feelings, daily humor happenings.....BUT!!!!!! Today I must just write abouthow important it is to VOTE! PLEASE! Educate yourself on the issues & candidates! I will bnevertell you who tovote for or try to convince youwho should be elected but I implore you tojust go vote! It is our given right and it is extremely important!!!!!

A funny election 2008 story.....my 6 year old nephew Brandon participated in pseudo-elections in school and so we asked him who he voted for....he promptly stated Obama! And so I asked him why? because of course I want to hear this brilliant and humorous child's reasoning.....he said it's simply because McCain is to old and this is when Brandon started tellnig a speech as Joghn McCain, and a few lines into it he starts drooling and throws himself on the ground as though he died, because according to hm that is what will happen to McCain. That my friends, is why I LOVE MY FAMILY.

new (old) kids

so last night i went to see "NKOTB" at MSG....let's discuss!! It was absolutely the loudest, most energetic, and funnest concert I have ever been to.....and considering I have been to approximately 40 concerts in my life....that's a big compliment....It was just down right FUN. They played new songs and they played a lot of their old stuff which was just fun to sing along to....and of course wave your arms to.....HANGIN' TOUGH

It was an overall good night, with lots of laughs especially watching Greg sing along to the songs and doing the infamous moves.....hahahahaha

Maybe my most favorite shirt last night . a pregnant woman who wrote on her shirt "New Kid on the Block" with an arrow pointing to her belly bulge......wow i feel so old because their main demographic is now 25-32...aka getting married, having kids, etc......that is a scary thought. I am going to sleep with my NKOTB dolls tonight to feel young again.

honestly?!

there is a trainer at my gym who claims to be a former Rockette......ok here's the thing though, she is not the trainer that you look at and go "wow, i want her body" NOPE. NEGATIVE. NON-AFFIRMATIVE. NEIN. Now I am not trying to be mean, but this woman isn't the nicest person, i.e. She had her stuff all over the bench in front of her locker.....of course the locker I chose that morning was right next to the one she decided to just move her house into.....and she would not move over, she didn't move any of her stuff....just sat there reviewing her binder of crap.....really though. that's just rude. So I do not believe she is former Rockette.....mainly because she says it in every conversation I hear her having....you could tell her "I'm thirsty" and she would respond "Well, when I was a Rockette, we were provided wit hall the water we could drink" Meanwhile, her body is not fantastic and I am only making judgment because as a trainer and a supposed former Rockette you should look good. And she, my friends, does not. And her personality only makes it worse. how sad. but i do enjoy her tales of her fantasy former life.

A powerful release ala typing

so the other night i had a dream that i woke up and all my teeth were falling out......obviously i woke up and brushed my teeth for about 13 minutes....then Kim researched and found that these dreams tend to signify some of the following : anxiety, fear of transition, and fear of being lied to....all of which i am really experiencing. i have hit a rough spot in the road....when i go out i am anxious. i am not me. i feel terrible because i know people notice and i hate that. i am not THAT person....but i guess we all get there at points and i am currently there...but i am working on bringing myself out of it. no more tears. just building myself up. making my heart, soul, and mind more open and clear .....and not letting others affect ME. p.s. these feelings really are not brought on by a specific person or specific action....this truly deals with me and only me, and in some sense i am more okay with knowing it only involves changes within me.....because i can control me. . just had to release that negativity from my brain. thanks

busy bee?

When I was asked on Friday what plans i had in store for the long weekend my answer was "NOTHING, and I am looking forward to it" Well Friday night I spent some qt with Greg and it was much needed!!! But that's where "nothing" ended.....Saturday I enjoyed a trip ala blue bay diner with Greg and Dom....where food and laughs were enjoyed -as always....I then hit the gym for a surprise weekend visit and that helped boost me up because I did need a boost....Saturday night Joanna decided to celebrate her birthday - yay - and I had a lot fun....once again laughs, friends, and food....my favorite combination, oh along with some pinot grigio which always helps me to laugh :)

On Sunday I spent the day with Greg and was then had a last minute opportunity to go see Madonna at MSG....so Dominick and I busted a move to get dressed and go.....I am huge Madonna fan....always have been....even if I don't always agree with her words, I completely agree with her music and we rocked out.....She played all of her new stuff AS WELL AS a lot of the songs that made my generation know her so well....including Vogue to the 4 minutes beat and Borderline with an electric guitar...She also played Into the Groove while flashing artwork by Keith Haring in the background.....fyi google this artist 00 he is awesome and has a good message :) Overall, a great night, listening to great music, with my great friend !!!!

On Monday, Kim, Dom and I ventured into the city to do some shopping and then to go up to up to Greg's studio to visit him on air.....we get into the studio and there are 4 Penthouse Pets being interviewed....So if you ever wonder why Greg always proclaims "I LOVE MY JOB"....that is clearly why.....hahahaha.....it was a fun night ans we went for drinks after with some Sirius folk....and we ended the night wit ha trip to Lombardi's downtown....ummm yummm.

I also want to bring to attention the story of Matthew Shepard....PLEASE look in into the story if his life and his tragic end....He was a close friend of Romaine Patterson, the host of the show Greg is an associate producer on .....Hate still exists and it saddens me in all forms and this story has hits home for me and it should really hit home for all as HATE is never acceptable and discrimination in all forms is tragic! If you have HBO please watch The Laramie Project...rent it...buy it....just watch it!

ALSO, on another note regarding equality, if you know people who live in California please have them research Prop 8.....i wish I could vote no to this proposition but only CA residents can...so please make them aware! thanks.

I have lots of new fun gym stories and promise to catch up on them :)