Friday, November 29, 2013

Black Friday

Since there was nothing I absolutely had to have and WalMart is not an option (more on that later), it was a slow Black Friday.
8am - Kohls: Keruig coffee maker. $99 on sale from $149, originally $189. Some pajamas for Cara and a blouse for me. 2 collage picture frames. Total $167.  $45 in Kohls cash.

8:40- walk past BB&B to check the price on the Keruig. $79! Dang! Had to buy that with the option of returning the Kohls one but then would lose $30 in Kohls cash so I had to figure out if I could get the jeans Scott wanted online since they didn't have his size in the store.

9:00- Dollar Tree for personal products and to see if they had any decorations. $4

9:15 - GameStop to check on the cost of the Pokemon game Cara wants. Yes... Pokemon...nerd. $0 it was $5 less on Amazon

9:20 - Radio Shack - new Smart phone for Cara. $50 Galaxy 4s. 2 pairs back up earbuds $14. Case $7 tax on phone $56. With other add ons total $16. Got a $50 Visa card and $20 Radio Shack cash. Ran into Andrew's mom and Jay. They told us how they waited in line at Walmart, Best Buy and Target. Each person had a goal to get a specific item(s). Scary.

10:15- Big 5. Phyllis looked at shoes, I looked at a pull-up bar that fits in door and an airsoft gun for Colin. $0

11:00 Denny's with Colin and Cara

1:30 - Soccer Loco. Colin has been saving his money for these fancy soccer shoes. $165. I threw in a $30 credit I had. He has been researching these forever. This was his second color choice but he decided to go with that rather than order online and not be able to use my credit.
 We found Andrew at our house and took him with us. He told us how he punched a guy who tried to take a video game out of his hand at Walmart. He waited in line for 6 hours. Scary

2:00 South Sun for some jewelry bargains.

4:00 - Lesley Pool Supply. 50% off coupon for chlorine for the spa. $28

4:30 - My friend, Linda's rival jewelry party. It was tough trying to find something that I couldn't make but she had awesome food and wine. $18

7 - home.

I got 9 catalogs in the mail today.

It is what it is...
Namaste


Thursday, November 28, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving

The thankful list:
I am thankful that my life was not completely devastated by the typhoon in the Philippines. So I am happy that I may need to install handicapped railings around my toilet because my legs hurt so much from the fundraiser workout I went to at my gym today. Before I started drinking mimosas with Phyllis.


I am thankful for family and friends so I don't have to make an entire dinner and can skate by with my Parmesan rice casserole.
And sunsets

Black Friday plans include Kohls, Big 5 and Soccerloco. I'm so not camping out at Best Buy. Our theory is they are disgruntled  husbands, pretend camping to avoid holiday crazed wives.

And who has the Buddha in their front yard? Only in Mira Mesa.


It is what it is...
Namaste

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

It's a Dog's Life

Cara is trying to earn money for the 8th grade east coast trip (shameless plug) even though she is only in 7th. I'm pretty sure I posted about this some other time.

Anyway, she has a pet sitting job for friends of ours. In the past it has only been for 4 days at the most. This time its 9 days. Since I have to take her over to the house 4 times a day, I might as well call it my pet sitting job. And for $10 per day for Cara, it sure eats up a lot of my time. ( but that's what good parents do to instill a good work ethic, blah, blah, blah )

I decided to bring Nemo (their dog) to our house and see how that would work out with our dog Pi (the math, not the food). They also have a turtle named Spike but that only requires a trip once every other day.  Nemo is about 12 and has only 3 teeth left. He is timid and fat - ok svelte but on a doggie diet. He reminds me of a wind up toy. Wind him up, pause, and then he moves. Colin thinks she is a cross between a chihuahua and a koala.



Nemo



Pi


It's working out GREAT!!! Pi has a friend. Nemo is definitely getting younger. He even found his bark, as opposed to his wheeze. It is so funny to watch them. Pi is definitely the dominate dog as she can actually get on the furniture.

I wonder if Nemo is wondering where his family is. And if Pi wonders where we are when we go away and leave her with a friend.   What do dogs think? Could this be a video like What Does The Fox Say?

It is what it is...
Namaste

Tales from the Carpool Lane

Need I say it again? The car pool is a crack up. Friday's ride.
Me: Hi Colin.
Colin: blank stare
Me: Today's Friday! The day you have been waiting for! One week of sleep in, school free vacation!
Colin: blank stare. I know. I'm freaking out right now.
Me: Yea, I can totally tell. Your expression is exactly like your cranky one, your sad one, your happy one, your bored one, etc...hmmm maybe your eyes are open a little wider.
Colin: I'm working on my costume for next Halloween.
Me: blank stare
Colin: you know Ozil...Mesut Ozil the soccer player- the one with the big eyes?...I'm wearing his jersey right now.
Me: Soooo your going to be Ozil???
Colin: yea. I'm going to wear this jersey and open my eyes really big.

Colin is fascinated with this guy. He plays for the Arsenal, a British Premier League team. (I had to google this) Talks about him constantly as well as a few other pro soccer players.
This is Ozil. Notice the big eyes...

Jack gets in the car.
Jack: Guys, we really need to go Walmart for Black Friday. It's the great American pastime. Getting in a fight or even possibly stabbed for a $10 waffle iron on sale for $5.99. Where else but America can you do something like that? Maybe there will be a coffee maker. Walmart on Black Friday is the place for all your cheap appliance needs. Free stabbing without purchase.

Brendan: oh yea... We need to do that.

It is what it is...
Namaste

Saturday, November 23, 2013

In The Mood Food

My In The Mood Jewelry biz is certainly taking a new direction.

At the Ericson Craft and Vendor fair on Thursday, I completely sold out of Mango Pepper Jelly, Strawberry Mint Jelly, Sea Salt Caramels and even my secret, not appropriate for a school craft fair, 70's throwback, Brandy Fruit. I had 12 jars of each and 4 lbs of caramels. Not bad for a local school.

And I also took an order for 10 lbs of caramels from the trail mix vendors (my new bffs) and...3 lbs from the Cookie Lee vendor (rival jewelry). Today I posted that I was taking orders for Mango Pepper Jelly on Facebook and sold 20 jars in an hour.  In case you don't know, Mango Pepper jelly is awesome on a baked brie, over a block of cream cheese or marscapone. You can even use it as a glaze for chicken or salmon. That kept me busy today. I guess I'm going to have to get my food handlers certificate to start to legitimize this end of the business.

My lime trees are going crazy. I'll have to whip up a batch of Lime Jelly. Its great with cream cheese. Its a Margarita for your bagel.

It is what it is...
Namaste

Friday, November 22, 2013

Why I Love/Hate The Internet

The internet is a huge time suck. What I could have been doing for the past 2 hours...
reading
jarring up the Brandy Fruit
laundry
watching a movie
making jewelry
vacuuming
exercising
actually using the internet to order more labels for my sea salt caramels and working on Little Leqgue stuff.

What I have been doing for the past 2 hours
looking at Facebook and getting sidetracked by blog posts that I follow
getting sidetracked by looking at blog posts that are linked to the original blog posts and so on...

I learned how to make star shaped crayons from old crayons ( I actually knew how to do this but it got me thinking about all the old crayons I have that are no longer used. Then I wondered why I would do this because then I would still have the crayons but in a different form.)

In case you want to read up on this. Good news - I am quite mentally strong. ( I knew this as well)

I learned I totally want someone to sign me up for this for Christmas.  https://www.julibox.com/
Its a cocktail of the month club! How awesome is that? Then I found out there are tons of subscription of the month clubs that I didn't know about. I know about them now. You can too.
http://lifehacker.com/the-best-subscription-gifts-you-can-give-1469248862

I also learned how to make tons of detox tonics, cleaning products and 17 Fun Things to Do With Pine Cones http://www.homemadehomeideas.com/17-fun-things-to-make-with-pine-cones/ because I have so many pine cones that I need 17 fun things to do with them.

Then I finally ordered the labels and spent 20 more minutes trying to design an iphone case that goes with the labels and new business cards. Which I did not order.

Then I decided I needed to blog about how I  can get lost in webland.

Verdict - the internet is a time suck. Best get off it now.

It is what it is...
Namaste

Thursday, November 21, 2013

One Of My Go To's

Do you ever have to bring a dish somewhere? Do you have a "Go To"? 

The best "go to's" are not fancy, use regular ingredients and are what everyone loves but don't ever make. You know, high in calories, high in taste , delish and get rave reviews. No leftovers and everyone wants more. 

And ready when your husband , aka Scott, says can you make cheesy potatoes for my potluck tomorrow?

Cheesy Potatoes

Its so easy, anyone can do it.

2 cans cream of...soup. Use whatever kind you like such as cream of mushroom, potato, cheese, garlic, etc. You can mix and match.

1/2 container of sour cream (so 8 oz total)

1 chopped onion sauteed in some butter, salt and pepper

BIG handfuls of shredded cheese ( cheddar,  3 cheese mix, mexican blend  etc whatever you like)

1 package of frozen hash brown potatoes -the shredded kind not the cubes.

*secret ingredient* Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning ( few shakes or as much as you like)

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Grease a 9x13 pan or use cooking spray
3. Mix the soup, sour cream, sauteed onion and cheese and the Tony Chachere's in a big bowl
4. Add the frozen hash browns
5. Spread in the pan. Cover with foil.
6. Bake about 40 minutes
7. Take foil off and broil until the top is brown and crisp.
8. Bring to your office potluck and amaze your coworkers.
 

Cook it up, eat it up and impress your coworkers, friends, family and peeps in general.

It is what it is...
Namaste

New Day New Look

I'm Baaaaaaack!
So I only took 2 days off.  I know y'all missed me. And were worried about when you would see my blog again.

Even though I have to get ready for the Ericson Craft Show today and take care of our friends dog and make cheesy potatoes for Scott's potluck today what do I do? Sit in my pajamas for 2 hours and work on my new look. Priorities people, priorities.

Some of my new items for the craft show.
 Brandy Fruit

 Healing Salt Scrub

 Soothing Lotion

And a custom Hello Kitty Bracelet 

It is what it is...
Namaste

Monday, November 18, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 365

1 YEAR!!! Everyday!

My original goal was to post everyday and make jewelry everyday. One of those things happened, one not so much.  I learned that I can write about pretty much anything but to make jewelry, I need to be in a creative mood and have some time.

I also learned that contrary to popular belief, a habit is not formed in 21 days. I still almost forget to post on some days.

What else did I learn?
I take more notice of things going on because I want the blog to be somewhat interesting.
Even though I think my life is kind of ordinary (not boring, but ordinary) it seems funny when I write about it.
People sure notice when I don't post or fall asleep and post the next day.
Kids can be freakin hysterical, especially when they don't know they are being listened to.
I think I just go about my day and then I get emails that I am amazing. Yes, someone did actually say that.
I like that I can keep in touch with people that are important to me without having to actually call them. Sorry, I not a big fan of chatting on the phone. And I know others of you are not as well so it's all good.

Soooo..... where do we go from here? I'm thinking I will still post but probably not everyday. I'm going for most days so my peeps don't fret.

Thank you all for reading.

The Everyday Project is complete. Cheers! (I'm having a drink to myself . Feel free to have one too.)

It is what it is...
Namaste

Sunday, November 17, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 364

Countdown: last day tomorrow. Who is going to be sad to see me go? Who wants me to stay? Hmmmm????

Cara's Music Man pictures. I can't believe how grown up she looks...and beautiful.



Cast shot- Final count as listed in the program 195 performers! I am so proud of Cara and proud to also be a part (small) of this wonderful organization known as MET2. It's fun to just show up and work and let someone else be in charge. As I told the stage manager, Deb, as she thanked me yet again, I get it. I'm in the volunteer business too and people can give money or buy out but you still need actual people to show up and move stuff.


Chuck, Peggy, Kyle and Zackary came from Huntington Beach to watch the show. And so did Grandpa all the way from NJ. I am thankful for family.

Cara's candy bouquet that Peggy made. As Cara said, " it's way better than the grams and the lollipops that some of the other cast members got. And my dad is allergic to flowers. It's perfect." Zachary sure wanted some of that on the way home.



If you want to see Zachary's Water World Show, check out the YouTube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEQdMb3aQ9o

It is what it is...
Namaste

The Everyday Project Day 363

Wow! Marching bands sure have changed since I was in one 30+ years ago. (yikes, did I just say 30+ years???) Gone are the days where you show up to a football game in some school buses wearing your uniform and carrying your instrument or flag or rifle.

I went to see my nephew, Zachary in the Fountain Valley Royal Regiment. http://www.fvhsmusic.com/ They OWN an 18 wheel semi truck for their props and instruments! And not only that, they also have 2 smaller trailers that are pulled with trucks. Totally tricked out. And they have tons of parents as roadies and uniform people.
Water World Show
percussion
color guard
Fountain Valley Royal Regiment


Their show is called WaterWorld after that Kevin Costner movie. Its very trippy but fabulous. I can not believe the amount of props they have. Flags of every color, rifles, sabers, giant 50 gallon drums, other stuff that I don't even know what it is and a giant windmill. Its Zachary's job to run the windmill. The marching and the playing is just amazing!
When he is not running the windmill, Zack plays the clarinet. That's him in the Disneyland parade.

Times sure have changed.

It is what it is...
Namaste

Saturday, November 16, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 362

Another late night but this time it was Show time. Cara did  2 performances yesterday. The first was 9:30 am for the school field trips and the second was opening night at 7:30. Colin was sick so I took his ticket and sat in the audience with Scott. The show was awesome!There is a cast of over 170 people. Much different from watching in the wings and moving props around. Cara is in the back or on the sides most of the time. I actually get to see her more when I am working backstage.

In true theater fashion, we went to breakfast after the show and overwhelmed Denny's with about 50 people. We were tired but in good moods and no one was annoyed if the wait time was a little long. I got to make and chat with new friends. What interesting lives people have.It was 1:30 am before we got home, hence the late post.

It is what it is...
Namaste

Friday, November 15, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 361

Dress Rehearsal for the Music Man was last night. It was a late night again and I was just to tired to post. I guess I could have done it earlier in the day but...
First show is today at 9:30 for school field trip then Opening Night tonight.
Cara in her ensemble costume
And with her friend Hallie


Cara in the band uniform costume.


Notice 2 dresses and hair pulled back. A little different than her usual photos


It is what it is...
Namaste

and break a leg, Cara

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 360

Countdown: 5 more days!

Our Mira Mesa community has been greatly affect by the typhoon in the Philippines. We have a large Filipino population and several friends of mine still have not heard from family members. Please consider donating to any organization that seems legit to help them.

I feel especially sympathetic because of all those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Like my dad.

It is what it is...
Namaste

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 359

Loooong rehearsal for Music Man. I gotta give all these kids credit cause it was pretty boring. Tonight was the first night in the actual theater and there was a ton of blocking (theater talk for moving people around) and working out the logistics. Even the youngest ones were there for 4 hours. Cara's group had a 6 hour rehearsal and a lot was standing around on stage and getting moved here and there. There wasn't a lot for me to do but the "pros" said we go a ton accomplished but it may change tomorrow. There were plenty of backstage people so most of us only had to move 1 prop each scene change. The rule is if you put it out, you bring it back. I'm kind of worried about doing it in the dark. I'll probably drop something or trip.

This is interesting. The lead role of Harold Hill is played by a wonderful actor  and exceptional singer named James whose last name I can't remember. He is black. His love interest is Marion the Librarian who is white. Props for color blind casting.

FYI for those of you who think this is a small town community theater, MET 2 has 4 SoCal locations and several famous graduates including Sophia Copplola, Nicolas Cage and Adam Lambert. They also have at least 4 graduates performing on Broadway right now.  http://www.met2.org/

It is what it is...
Namste

Monday, November 11, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 358

This was the best day!

Colin: Mom, can you sign this?
Me: What is it?
Colin: I don't know. Progress report & field trip
Me: Looking at the form. The Museum of Tolerance? Is the the same field trip Cara is going on?
Colin: blank stare
Me: And the one she asked me to chaperone?
Colin: horrified blank stare
Me: YES!!! IT IS!!! This is awesome! Both of my children on the same field trip for the first time ever! And to an interesting place! And I'm already confirmed as a chaperone! 
Colin: really horrified blank stare. You mean YOU AND CARA are going?
Me: YEA!!! Isn't it awesome.
Colin takes the permission slip from me and slinks to his room.

Me: Cara, guess who is going on the field trip to LA?
Cara: Isabelle's mom?
Me: NO! COLIN!
Cara: You have got to be kidding. That sucks!!!
Me: No joke. I just signed his permission slip.

Cara slinks off to her room.

I'm doing the evil happy dance

It is what it is...
Namaste

Sunday, November 10, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 357

Cara had Music Man rehearsal today from 2pm to 10 pm. When I went to take her to dinner with some other cast members, she was totally checking the time to make sure she got back in time. The restaurant was really crowded and not prepared for another group of 11. She just didn't want to be late.

I found out today there are 170 children in the cast, this is not counting the leads. I was also told this was a  small show. The last show was Peter Pan (Cara did not participate in that one because of baseball) and there were close to 300 kids. WOW!

We start in the theater on Tuesday so then I will be working backstage. Whoo-hoo!

Huge thanks to Jon Baker for bringing Cara home every night so I don't have to go out. There will be a thank you gift coming his way.

It is what it is...
Namaste

Saturday, November 9, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 356

Countdown 9 days!

It's project day! Scott and the boys are building our new pong pong table. They also got a weight bench. You would think someone hit the lottery around here. I guess Christmas came early! Boys are doing great and Scott is relatively calm. 3 years of woodshop pays off.



As shown by this lamp with a drawer that he made this semester in woodshop.

Getting ready for the holdidays. Yes, it's that time for crafters. I'm doing 3 shows this year so I gotta have holiday items.


I also made this bracelet as a custom order. 10 larger beads and a cross. Perfect for a decade of the rosary.

My good friend Estella's husband has a worthy project. He started a Donors Choose project to get books for his class. Every little bit helps. Kind of sad he has to reach out to get books...
http://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/2032643/?active=true

It is what it is...
Namaste

Friday, November 8, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 355

10 days until 365... 1 year!

Let's talk GaGa - Lady that is...
I was listening to an interview on Sirrius radio with Lady GaGa today. You may think she is someone of marginal talent who made it big by pushing the boundaries and acting weird. I kind of thought so too. I like some of her songs but never really took the time to actually listen to them. It was very enlightening to hear her talk about the meaning and the process behind the songs as we listened to some of them during the interview. I even "car sat" in my garage to hear the end.

Lady GaGa, whose real name is Stephanie Joanne Angelina Gemanotta,  is not only a singer/songwriter but a fashion designer, musician, actress, philanthropist, producer and business woman. Basically a brand. She came across as very smart, articulate, educated and quite likable.

She believes in herself and her art and doesn't seem to take BS from those around her. She said that at  her level, people are there to make money from her and have all kinds of ways she SHOULD do things to make more
money, be more successful, sell more stuff. Her best quote basically said something like, " I am the artist. I set the trends, not try to fit into the trends. I believe in myself, my hard work, my vision, my rehearsal time. I honor and believe in myself and my vision." Strong, right?

Then she goes on to say she is thankful for the people around her, her creative team, her technical team, etc, the ones who have the skills to make her vision real and on such a world wide scale. But also at the end of the day, we are all the ones who have to lay in our beds and reflect on our decisions and actions and be accountable.

So now that I know a little more about Lady GaGa, I like her a lot more. I will try to listen carefully to her songs because she does have a lot to say. Even though I think she looks weird most of the time.

It is what it is...
Namaste

The Everyday Project 354

This is Colin's friend, Jack.
Jack on Halloween with his sister Kelly and her friend

 He rides in the car pool. His dad drives the morning run and I do the pick up. He comes over everyday after school since he is on both the soccer and baseball team. He is freakin hysterical. He has such a dry sense of humor as well as a great vocabulary. He correctly uses words like "toady" and "buffoon"  in everyday conversation. Jack and Colin love Dwight Shrue on The Office and try to out Dwight each other. Hysterical.

Jack: Soooooo, Ms Marybeth - anything intereresting happen at school today? I noticed you were qute late picking us up so I deduced you must have been subbing today. Any stories.
Me: Well yes, Jack. I taught Special Ed today. There is always a story.
Jack: Do tell, Ms Marybeth, do tell.
Me: One of my kids peed on another kid in the bathroom today.
Jack: choking on his Dr.Pepper. I believe you said one kid peed on another kid... Can this be true?
Me: Yup. Some of the kids are not fully potty trained so that's one of the things we are working on.
Jack: How old are they?
Me: Between 5 and 8.
Jack: And they are not trained????
Me: Nope.
Jack: What happened?
Me: Ryan was in the bathroom and Stefano was goofing around in the bathroom and surprised him. Ryan was peeing and he turned around and peed on Stefano. It was an accident.
Jack: Bad day for Stefano... So this was just another day at the office, I'd say.
Me: Just another day in my world.
Jack: I do declare...

It is what it is...
Namaste

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 353

Cara started late rehearsals for the Music Man. She doesn't get done until 10pm! Yikes! Thank goodness her friend Hallie is in the show along with her sister and her dad. They were able to  bring her and bring her home tonight. They are soooo nice. Next week we will be in the theater so I will be working backstage but for next few days, I'm going to need an afternoon nap so I can stay up to go and get her. Gotta love the Music Man! I remember that from NHRHS.

It is what it is...
Namaste

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 352

Attention Wal Mart shoppers! Product review time.

Can you love a vacuum? Well, I really, really  like my new high tech vacuum.


http://www.walmart.com/ip/Shark-Rocket-NLS-Upright-Bagless-Vacuum-Cleaner-HV300/2891922

Especially since Pi is allowed on the furniture and I need to vacuum the couch as well as the floor daily. Sometimes more, since she loves to dig and lay in the dirt. (and I swore after Chloe, our next dog would be a poodle mix or some other low shedding dog)

Isn't she cute??? Dang toy chewer!

It is very light weight as well as self propelled. I almost have to chase it. The best part is that it can be a hand held as well as an upright. This is very useful for couch vacuuming. You can use the actual floor part or the upholstery attachment. Both of which work very well.

I did quite a bit of online research as to the pros and cons. I agree with all the pros including the light weight, slim design, motor at the top, attachments, cord length and suction.

 Most reviews stated the downside is the cup size. This does not bother me because I have a small house and I would empty the dirt cup after each use anyway. Also the cup empties from the bottom so all I have to do is detach, hold over the trash can and push the button. The bottom opens and the dirt dumps out. Great feature!

I still don't love vacuuming but the Shark Rocket is a great tool.

It is what it is...
Namaste

Monday, November 4, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 351

The carpool cracks me up.

Brendan: isn't this the month when no one shaves?
Jack: its called No-Shave-Ember
Brendan: so no one shaves or just guys?
Jack: just guys. Women have to shave or it's nasty.
Eric: wait! Woman shave? Like what?
Jack: their legs and their pits, idiot.
Colin: Stupid. Women in Europe don't shave.
Jack: probably women in Europe made up No-Shave-Ember.
Colin: well they probably shave in Spain because it's similar to SD. And probably Italy too. I saw it on soccer.
Jack: definitely not Germany. They are all pale and white. There is no sun there so I'm pretty sure Geman women don't shave. I'm not going to date any German women when I start dating.
Brendan: they have that freeway over there that you can drive as fast as you want.
Colin: I so want to drive on that.
Jack: I hope they don't let Asians on that freeway. Asians suck at driving. And they drive so slow, especially the women. What kind of police cars do you think they have over there?
Colin: not Prius for sure. Probably BMW or something fast so they can sneak up.
Brendan: police should drive Dodge Chargers. They are a good price and you can make them fast. Or a mini van. You can jack that up and no one will know its police. And there's lots of space for prisoners.

Talk about random.

It is what it is...
Namaste

Sunday, November 3, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 350

Its official... I'm baaaack. We had an emergency board meeting tonight and after what seemed like a never ending silence, Scott nominated me as prez. You could pretty much hear the giant sigh of relief. Everyone looked around uncomfortably, hoping no one would say their name. It was kind of like a baseball tribal council. I certainly wasn't going to make it easy and just volunteer. I gotta say, I did give Ted a pretty hard time (in a kidding way) about quitting, I mean resigning.

And of course, I had everything done that he was supposed to to. Calendar made, flyers approved by the school district and out to bid for copy prices, banners taken care of, Padre uniforms ordered. Check, check and check. Yep... all done.

And then our old nemesis, the high school showed up in my inbox. The good thing about being prez is I don't have a vote. I pretty much lay the facts out as I see them ask for a discussion and the vote or what ever.

Hi Mary Beth, my name is Justin Moran & I am the new Head Baseball Coach at Mira Mesa. Last year we used your field for our Varsity practice for a bit and then our prep used the field for their season. I am doing the Prep/ Freshman Team again and wanted the field again this year.
 
Also, I am open to have tryouts for all 7th & 8th graders interested in playing for the team that will be attending Mira Mesa High School.
 
Practices would be 2 days a week for now either MondayWednesday orMondayThursday, all practices will start at 3:30pm on those days.
 
Please let me know if there is something we can workout. Hope to hear from you soon!
 
Thank You

We decided to research the cost to rent the rec center and Hourglass fields. Cut them a deal and thy can take it or leave it. If it was just 9th graders like it has been in the past that would be one thing but 7th and 8th graders are our whole juniors program.

It is what it is...
Namaste

Saturday, November 2, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 349

Book Club aka Drinking Club update.

What a fun group. Even though only 4 of us were able to attend it was still awesome. We were supposed to have read the Red Tent and Velva Jean Learns to Drive. I loved both books. However I am not the 50 Shades type soooo...

Food was great, booze was better and the conversation ranged from the books to tv to the kids to the books to tv, etc.

Today's movie trailer is Colin's soccer team, the Wolverines (from the old Red Dawn movie). They didn't win but they played hard and put it out there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZLc1UB58Xo

It is what it is...
Namaster

Friday, November 1, 2013

The Everyday Project Day 348

File this under its always something...

The Little League fields are on city land. Granted the city does nothing to keep up the fields. We pay for electricity, trash pick up, porta potties (sadly we don't even have permanent bathrooms), etc. People illegally dump their crap there all the time...Christmas trees, yard waste, shopping carts, apartment cleanout, mattresses, appliances, etc. If we lock the dumpster, they dump next to the dumpster. If we don't lock the dumpster at least some of it actually makes it in there.

I always file an illegal dumping complaint and sometimes the stuff gets picked up. Otherwise we have to pay to haul it away. Its a big, fat headache. This week there was a stove and a recliner. One of our board members filed a complaint and they bounced it back to us. I just don't have the energy to deal with it this time around. One of our parents took the stove to the dump. I asked another if he could get the recliner into the dumpster. Turns out he is the one who filed the complaint. And boy is he mad. I have a feeling this issue may come out for us for a change.

Today I took Pi to Petco to be groomed. To get to Petco, I have to drive past the field. All looks good at 3:10 pm. I see a woman in front of the apartments standing with a mattress. Hmmm, I say to myself. 3:25 pm Pi and I drive back. Dang it! There is a mattress and box springs leaning up against our dumpster. I turned around and drove past the apartments looking to see if that woman is there.

Why can't I ever catch anyone?????

It is what it is...
Namaste