Feeling so much better....

Thanks to getting my booty up and going to the gym. It's amazing how something so little like a good cup of coffee and a trip to work out in the morning can put a whole different outlook on life.

So, here's the exercise stats for today!

30 min of strength training
24 min of cardio (mile in a half on the treadmill)

Here's to hoping I can jump right in and be as gung-ho about it tomorrow!!!

L

How 'bout them Cowboys!!!

Now I will admit, I'm a pretty fair weather fan, but I come from a long line of Cowboy Football enthusiasts and I love how the season is going so far! 6-1...not to shabby!! I'm already planning my Super Bowl party! Oops...do you think I jinxed it?

My view on something....

I really had to write this down because I know husband is getting sick of hearing it whenever this comes on the tv. HANNAH MONTANA CONCERT TICKETS!

Ok, now keep in mind, I do have a young daughter who loves her and I would love nothing more than to get her some awesome tickets for her birthday, but when they started climbing well over 200 a ticket, that idea quickly left. My cousin was able to snag some for under 100, and for that I congratulate her! That in itself was a near impossible feat! They're upper seats, but by God, under the century mark, so this is not for her.

I see these women, mothers, on the tv, griping and whining about how the scalpers "stole" all of the tickets before they had a chance to buy them and are driving up the price, but then turning right around and shelling out their money to buy them! Now if the scalpers didn't think idiot people like you would pay that incredibly disgusting price for concert tickets...FOR YOUR CHILDREN!!! More than likely they wouldn't have even given Hannah Montana tickets a second thought! The fact that you people will pay that kind of money is ludicrous and speaks volumes of the values we are instilling in out children today.

My thing is, it seems the parents today have lost something that out parents had. It's a very simple thing really...and I don't think it will kill us or our children if they should ever come in contact with it. I really think it will help these parents deal with how much these tickets were going for and I'll share with you what it is. You sit your child(ren) down, look them in the eye and say, "We can't afford it." Give them a hug and walk away.

If you are a semi wealthy person, and you want to take a little of your cash and take your little wonders to see this show, than by all means....doll your little sweeties up and go have fun. But these people who are scrapping, SCRAPPING to get these valuable little pieces of paper are the most insane people walking. Are you that afraid of little Susie getting a little disappointed that they won't get to go that you are willing to rake together any cash you can to unload hundreds, and thousands of dollars for nose bleed seats! Are you so unnerved that your darlings might get their little hearts broken because you said no! Well, if you really want to know what is wrong with these wreaks we call kids these days, take a good look. It's because somewhere along the line we stopped saying no to our children. We will make ourselves broke to make them happy. Well I say this to every kid around including my own....TOUGH! Get over it...life, as you will soon find out is full of disappointments far greater than this. If you want something badly enough, you have to work for it. Our children are being brought up in a society that caters to them...they have the finest clothes, the newest phones, and the highest priced cars. Hell, these little folks are having sweet 16's that rival large weddings, and for what! What are we teaching them?

My kids have quite a bit...they have everything they need and a few things they want. They have modest parties and Christmas's, but only because if they get EVERYTHING they want, what's to look forward to? What's to dream about? The do hear the words no and quited often, I'm sorry, we can't afford it. I'm not ashamed, and I'm not afraid what if one of the other parents hear. I'll yell it from the roof tops! We are a one income family with a career choice that let's face it doesn't make millionaires. But what I do hope to give my children, free of charge, that no, you won't get everything you want, and yes you will have disappointments...but I assure you my loves, you will survive!

Whew! All this because I'm overloaded with "OMG! I'M GOING TO HAVE TO PAY 1000.00 FOR MY KIDS TO GO TO HANNAH MONTANA!!! Come on people...I think there are more news worthy stories out there other than total and complete idiots!!

Muah!
L

Six Flags Fright Fest 2007!!

The county had their annual Six Flags day and we had a blast! Other that it being about 92 with 100% humidity it was so much fun and something we really look forward to every year! Plus, along with the tickets, free parking and lunch, we also get passes to holiday in the park and that it my absolute fave!!!

Brough to you by a fellow LEO wife!!

A man once asked me, besides the tickets and the donuts, Whats it like being a cop? As I forgave him for his ignorance, years and years of memories Spun round and round in my head And the only answer I could give him came out in a collage of single words. That any cop would understand. Academy. Badge. Rookie. Patrol. Honor. Valor. Bravery. Drunks. Bar fights. Car chases. Foot chases. Felons. Perverts. Cop haters. Cop killers. Marijuana. Cocaine. Meth labs. Battered wives. Abused children. Murders. Suicides. Accidents. Fatalities. Mental patients. Dirty needles. Dirty trailers. Deep nights. Weekends. Overtime. Marriage. Kids. Divorce. Marriage. Promotions. Demotions. Politics.Good cops. Bad cops. Funerals. Gray hair. Wrinkles. Years. Blood. Sweat. Tears. Live it. Love it. Hate it.-A cops life.

ByAndrew G. Hawkes

Oh sweet, sweet mercy!!

I think, THINK summer has finally broken....no nineties here for the past few days and let me tell ya....I can not WAIT to see my next electric bill! There had better be a drastic difference on the down side, or so help me!

I haven't had the air conditioner on in the house, and I swear, it has never smelled better! I for one, hate the way a house starts to smell when the windows have been shut tight for months at a time! So those first few days of nice weather, when you get to open everything up and the house actually breaths are wonderful! There is a slight front coming through as we speak and I can hear the wind dancing with the leaves....the slow rumble of the approaching storm....the breeze playing with my curtains and all I can say is it's HEAVEN!!

Unfortunately, one day this week the ninety degree mark is suppose to rear it's ugly, oppressive head again, but hopefully, it'll only be one day. I'd hate to make everyone in the family sweat their butts off for any length of time, because I swear, I am done with turning the air on for this year! The next time someone messes with the thermostat it had better be to turn on the heat! I just hope that's a ways away!!
L