Happy HNT

Well I felt a little odd posting my HNT picture with my boys baseball pictures so thought I would do a second posting...enjoy

Gem ;)

A day of needles and bats

Well as you read, the day started off crappy. I ended up going to the Dr today at about 10 and she said I have a sever sinus infection and my sinuses are impacted, she ask how long this had been going on and was kind of ashamed to say at least a couple of months. So I ended up getting a shot (which I don’t deal well with needles at all - which is kind of odd considering ) and she loaded me up on antibiotics and nose spray and decongestant. Well it must be some good stuff, I was feeling much better by this evening. Went to my sons ballgame and they did wonderful today. He started in right field in the first game and started as catcher in the second game. He got a couple of good hits and made a close play at home, but did score, GO Blake!!!! I took lots and lots of pictures but it might be a challenge to post them…lol…you’ve just gotta know me to understand that one….I have my true blonde moments at times J. well after the ballgame I still had plenty of time to go walking. Was able to get in 4 miles today and it was wonderful. Well to catch a few of you up here, I have been working on a change of life style. In the past several months I have lost a total of 50 lbs and starting to feel much better about myself. I’m all for accomplishment and walking gives me a tremendous sense of accomplishment, so it not only makes me feel physically great, but the mental affect is incredible. I still have a long ways to go before I’m at my goal, but I am getting there each and every day, one step at a time. I have been keeping track of my friend Brads blog now for a little while and the HNT is of course very interesting to me. My only problem is I don’t have a real good imagination when it comes to pictures. I do have a couple that I think I will share, but don’t be surprised if I don’t have one for every HNT…well tonight I kind of cheated and got my idea from Mr. BKS himself. Thank you and don’t get testy for me riding your coat tail ;) I’m still new at this you know J….well hope you all enjoy the pictures if I can get them loaded….hope everyone has a wonderful HNT. I am going to send my luv out to the “tumbling dice”, I hope all is well if your out there somewhere….until next time……

Gem ;)

Joys of baseball and allergies

Well i have woke up this morning batteling the dreaded sinus and allergy problems I have. Its just part of my life and something I’ve dealt with all my life, but that don’t make it any more fun. The good thing about today, its wed and we are on the downhill slide. I hope that today is as beautiful as yesterday was, I am so ready for fall. I was able to get in two miles of walking yesterday, it should have been more but I waited just a little late to get started. Unfortunately I probably wont get to walk this afternoon, we have another baseball game so ive gotta get to feeling better so I can set back and cheer my little man on. Think ill try and get some pics of him this evening if I can and ill post them so everyone can see who the most important man in my lfe is. Its hard to believe how fast they grow up, never take a day for granted with your children, there are never enough days and they pass by so very fast . I want to send love out to all my dear friends, I hope everyone has a wonderful day. Try and stay positive and make the best out of what is sent your way.

Thought of the day:
Precious moments live on in our hearts.

Gem ;)

Friends

Another day is rapidly coming to a close in my neck of the woods. Its been a very long day for me; worked all day then had a double header ballgame this evening, but loved every minute of it. The boys won both games so of course all of us parents was very proud of the guys :). I have had a lot of things on my mind today most of which has not been real pleasant. Had a very intense discussion last night with whom I once considered my very dearest friend in the whole world. Now its possible I will never hear from him again. A lot of things was said that shouldn’t have been and I do regret some things that have come from my lips. For me, I tend to be much more open and blunt about things with the ones that mean the most to me, another words I’m bad about not biting my tongue when I should. There for normally end up in some not so wonderful situations. Sometimes I wonder why life has to be so difficult. Then to put the cherry on top, I managed to piss another friend off tonight. True friends are very hard to come by, especially ones like I have. I am the type of person that with just the minimal amount of effort, you can read me like an open book. I am not capable of hiding any thoughts or feelings so if its on my mind you can bet good money that given the opportunity it will come from my lips as well

Friend
by Gem

Friend (frend), a person whom one knows well and is fond of; close acquaintance. a person on the same side in a struggle; ally. a supporter or sympathizer.
Such a very simple word with such a very simple meaning. being the case, why does it have to be so difficult at times?

Into my world you came out of the blue
making a connection that not all can do

The hours would pass before we knew
with the tears and laughter shared, our friendship grew

Even though we are miles apart
your words always seemed to touch my heart

With your friendship came kindness
that seemed to take away the blindness

But some where along that path we've managed to stumble
causing our friendship to steadily crumble

This I never intended to bare
as it has brought to my life much despair

What do I do to find the joys we once had
will we ever talk without one of us getting mad

When all is said and done
I know I will miss the one

That I always considered a very dear friend
that I thought would be with me until the end

Please do not let this friendship die
for a friend is not suppose to make you cry.

Luvs ya…..

Gem ;)

Oh I promise next blog will be a little less dramatic

And it was a cherry popping good time

Well the weekend has pretty much come to an end. It has been somewhat productive for me so I cant complain to much. I don’t really have a lot going on but I did receive a very interesting little email from a good friend that I would like to pass along.

This explains things better than all the balderdash you hear on TV...
"Recently large demonstrations have taken place across the country protesting the fact that Congress is finally addressing the issue of illegal immigration. Certain people are angry that the US might protect its own borders, might make it harder to sneak into this country and, once here, to stay indefinitely. Let me see if I correctly understand the thinking behind these protests.
Let's say I break into your house. Let's say that when you discover me in your house, you insist that I leave. But I say, "I've made all the beds and washed the dishes and did the laundry and swept the floors; I've done all the things you don't like to do. I'm hardworking and honest (except for when I broke into your house)."
According to the protesters, not only must you let me stay, you must add me to your family's insurance plan, educate my kids, and provide other benefits to me and to my family (my husband will do your yard work because he too is hardworking and honest, except for that breaking in part). If you try to call the police or force me out, I will call my friends who will picket your house carrying signs that proclaim my right to be there.
It's only fair, after all, because you have a nicer house than I do, and I'm just trying to better myself. I'm hard-working and honest, um, except for well, you know. And what a deal it is for me!! I live in your house, contributing only a fraction of the cost of my keep, and there is nothing you can do about it without being accused of selfishness, prejudice and being anti-housebreaker. Oh yeah, and I want you to learn my language so you can communicate with me!
Why can't people see how ridiculous this is?"

This could be one of the many topics that I’m sure will come to the surface in my track of blogging that will raise and eyebrow or two. We all have our own opinions and I’m just proud to have the freedom to voice mine.
And on a lighter note for the evening, I would like to send my regards out to Mr. BKS himself. He is the one that so graciously brought to my attention the fact that he popped my blogger cherry, thank you for your efforts, a dirty job but someone had to do it…lol…I’m no longer pure and innocent, hope it was as good for you as it was for me ;) I hope everyone has a wonderful week, take care and stay safe in all your ventures….

Gem ;)

Just a little about me

hello, my name is monica sign name Gem. I am a 32 yr old single mother of an incredibale 12 yr old boy whoes total existance revolves around baseball. That being said, expect to see many post about ballgames and pics of him. I have been single now for about a year and a half. It has been a very good experence for me and a stepping stone that has been critical in the development and discovery of who I am. I have encountered some really wonderful people in my many days of being around the internet. A few friends have stuck with me through some very difficult times that Im not sure I could have made it through with out there love and support. Im not real sure why im here, my dear friend Brad thinks that I would like blogging and that I have a lot to say...lol...not real sure if I should take that as a compliment or not. He is my pain in the ass just across the Red that tends to strike a nerve from time to time, but hey what are friends for right, luvs ya :P. I have a little interest in poetry and attempt to do some writting every now and then when something inspires me, so expect to see a few things I write from time to time. Im not real sure how to really even go about this, so guess Ill pretty much wing it and see what happens. Im far from being an exciting person, but have some interesting points of view periodically. Please dont take offence by anything I post. I have a very wide range of interest and a very open mind and not everyone knows how to take or understand it always. I never intend on offending anyone (believe it or not brad :P) so please be as open minded when you read my postings as I am when I write them. Maybe some where a long the way I will pick up a couple of new friends and if Im real lucky, might have a few folks stop for a brief moment after reading something Ive written and think hhhhmmm, thats an interesting perspective. I think I will end this session with a little poem I wrote here while back. Everything that comes from me, comes from my heart and the deepest of feelings I have for life. I hope you enjoy and maybe will come back again for a little read......

Cold
by Gem

a heart so pure
a love so bold
how can life be so cold
out of the darkness shines a glimer of hope
reaching for the one willing to cope
from the darkness he takes her hand
holding her close for he understands
he has been here before, a lost soul looking for the way
knowing what canters through her mind each and every day
he is as scared as she
but his demons will not set him free
for love had come and left
leaving nothing but a victim of theft
today is like all the rest
as a tear falls to her breast
she wishes to replace the fear
with songs of glorious cheer
as he crawls off in a slumber
she is left to only wonder
will he ever feel her love
and send her sailing on the wings of a dove.

Gem ;)