Peace!

The weekend was pretty nice!  Except Sam had to go to New Jersey Saturday.  I was going to go but it was a kind of short notice so I couldn't figure out what to do with the dogs.  He left around 5:30am and got back that night at 11:30pm.  It was a long day for him but he seemed determined to be home.  I was happy that he did get back :)  While he was gone I spent time over at my Grandma's with my sister and my mom.  We cleaned up the garage for her and I got a few more things to take over to Sam's as well.  Since part of the ceiling had fallen in and her trash had got torn up by some nocturnal animal(s) it was quite the mess!  We were sweeping and shoveling and breaking up pieces of drywall.  At one point I felt like I was in an episode of hoarders!  Luckily she doesn't keep the house (or garage) like that and it was only because she couldn't clean it up herself that it had got to that point.  It didn't take long for the 3 of us to have that garage in tip top shape.  We also found what looked like the bedding of one of the same animals that tore up her trash.  It had collected a shirt of my Grandmas and dish rags.  As well as some trash and a bra and pair of underwear that had been mine!  My mom was like "Katie why are these out here?"  Lol.  I have no idea how they got there!  My Grandmas washer and dryer are outside in the garage but I didn't think I ever left clothes out there over night!  Guess I was wrong.  I was like what kind of sick perverted animal steals bra's and underwear?!  Haha!  After finishing up at my Grandmas I went back to Sam's to change and then headed over to Kelly's for her 31/Gold Party.  I stayed there for a bit and traded in some gold of mine and my moms.  We both came out with over $100 for it.  I was quite happy with that.  I didn't think I would get that much for what I had so I was definitely surprised.  My wedding band and a cross necklace I had bought specifically for the wedding was included in that and it was nice to be rid of it!  I figure I'll use the money toward a new cross necklace that isn't a constant reminder of the biggest mistake of my life.  Ha!


On Sunday Sam and I went out in search of a new necklace for me.  I found one I liked but it wasn't real gold or anything.  Sam went ahead and bought it for me along with a Peace sign bracelet.  I'm posting pictures of them both so take a look!  He told me he will get me that one so I can still keep looking for a fancier one and use my money towards it :)  He is so sweet!  Other than our little shopping trip we didn't do too much of anything.  Hung around the house and caught up on some TV.  Then later that night we watched the Oscars.  I didn't stay up for all of it though I was too sleepy!


Over all I had a nice weekend :)  


Here are the pictures!  Ignore my huge forehead....lol.

The Jefferson

Last night we went to The Jefferson for dinner.  It was a nice surprise!  One of Sam's brothers took us.  It was the two of us and then Robby and John.  It was a good time!  Never short of laughter around those guys that's for sure.  I tried a few foods I've never had before like pork belly in a butternut squash puree and creme brulee!  I've lived in Richmond my entire life and never once have gone there so it was quite the experience.  Robby had only been once before and that was for brunch with he highly recommends.  I was telling Kelly about it and she said it was awesome as well.  Sam and I will definitely be checking it out soon!  I also learned about the alligators that use to be around there (see photos and description below).  So much history in that place too.  I forget Richmond does have a lot to offer its just rare I ever take advantage of it.  That needs to change though!  

I'm so glad the weekend is here!  Yay for it being Friday.  The only thing planned this weekend is a 31/Gold Party open house at Kelly's on Saturday.  So I will be doing that but besides that who knows.  I also want to get the doggies groomed!  How exciting!  Ha! 

      

Grandma

I went by to see my Grandma yesterday after work and to pick up a few more things from her house.  Mostly my scrap-booking stuff, pictures, and what not.  I love going through all my old pictures!  I'm working on getting my scanner up again so I can upload them to facebook.  I have friends waiting on me.  I guess I'm not the only one who loves old pictures :)  I felt down and moody yesterday and a little today too.  I can't put my finger on why.  I'm hoping its just the normal girly stuff.  But looking back at those pictures at least made me smile and laugh. 

Speaking of my Grandma it seems like her memory and health are not getting better.  My mom took her to the doctor and she couldn't tell him the year (she guessed 2008 or 2009) and also when he questioned her about "that terrorist act back in 2001" she didn't know anything of it.  When he asked what it was called she said "Well what you just said that those terrorists attacked us." He was looking for her to mention 911 of course.  I think my family and I will start alternating the days we go by and check on her.  It will eventually get to the point she can't stay there alone.  She can barely keep up with the cleaning and all right now.  I notice she is normally in the same clothes and often they seem to be dirty.  She also keeps letting those damn cats in that continue to piss on everything.  It didn't smell as bad as it has in the past but still very noticeable.  I sometimes think maybe I should move back in with her but that might cost me my sanity.  Which I kinda need these days.  I love her dearly and just hope she can live alone until....well....I don't want to say it.  She would never want to leave that house and would fight us tooth and nail I'm sure.  If it came down to it I would probably sacrifice my sanity to make sure she didn't have to leave.  I would hate seeing her in a home just as much as she would hate being there. 

I worry about my mom as well.  Grandma seems to give her the hardest time.  Always fighting her when she is trying to help.  Luckily Grandma usually gives in before my mom does.  But either way it takes a toll on my mom.  I guess we will know sooner than later about what will need to be done though.  Its so strange to talk about my Grandma like she is a child.  Kind of scary even.  Even scarier that eventually my parents and even I could be in that same situation.  Getting old is the pits!  I guess I have to live by the saying...If you aren't getting older than your dead.  That makes me feel better...kinda.

Boring....

It seems every time I come here to write something I have nothing to say.  Blog block maybe?  Or perhaps its always that I have the same thing on my mind.  The divorce.  I can't remember the last time that wasn't what took up the majority of my thoughts.  Even though I am living this other life and have been for a while I can't really live it.  I'm still attached to a life I'm desperately trying to shake.  I'm still being weighed down by the past.  I can't imagine what it will feel like to finally be free of that!  Its so irritating to have that just out of reach and at this point all I can do is wait.  And remind him to sign the papers.  Which I do.  On a daily (sometimes more) basis!  I wait for the day when I can think clearly and don't have this hanging over my head.  I'm tired of it and so I know everyone else is tired of hearing about it!   

Karma

Karma is a word meaning the result of a person's actions as well as the actions themselves. It is a term about the cycle of cause and effect. According to the theory of Karma, what happens to a person, happens because they caused it with their actions.

Karma is about all that a person has done, is doing and will do. Karma is not about punishment or reward. It makes a person responsible for their own life, and how they treat other people.

I have to say that I believe this stuff about Karma.  I'm getting to see first hand it happen to someone.  People really need to be aware that it's not always just about them and that when you put out negativity, hostility, and (for lack of a better word) evil that is indeed what you will get back.  What goes around comes around.  I'm not going to stand on a soap box and preach about being the perfect person because God knows I have my faults and there have been some big ones.  But I also know that I have never intentionally tried to hurt someone.  I have never thought about what I can gain from another persons hurt.  I would never want to see another person suffer because of something I have done knowing that would be the outcome.  Some people are just selfish and until they realize that's not the way to live this life they will continue to self destruct. 

Hmm....

It seems that all I can think of to blog are things that happened over last summer and over the holidays!  Perhaps I'll go back a ways and post a few things about what I had been up to.  Like the time I spent on the water to Halloween to my birthday and Christmas!  I don't have much to blog about right now.  Except the paperwork is in progress for my divorce!  Yay!  Should be moving along smoothly from here on out.  I can't wait to officially be Katie Bowles again!  :)

Blog numero uno!!!

Well here I am in 2011.  The last year was a rollercoaster of ups and downs but everything turned out how it should have...for the most part.  I deleted all my old blogs on here because most were about things I rather not be reminded of.  So I'm starting fresh.  New blogs!  And I will try my best to keep it updated.  I don't even know where to start so this is just a starter blog.  Get me back into things.  So lets hope I find many things to post about :)