Our next Disney trip is in 1 month and 16 days! Obviously my thing is Disney and actually, this year AND next year we will be in Disney twice per year! However, we were still hoping to take a mini vacation this summer.

We looked at some pretty awesome Branson Missouri vacation packages but we just never got around to booking anything. Why Missouri? Just to go somewhere different.

I'm hoping maybe next year we can plan out our summer a bit better, especially since he and I will both be working from home full time! This summer feels wasted--no day trips to Hershey Park or Sesame Place, no beach time, no mini vacation :[

So many people are in need of work or just wish they had a different job. It isn't always easy finding jobs so your best bet is to keep your eyes and ears open at all times because you just never know when you will need one.

In October of 2007 I started the Independent World Community Forum (IWC forum) and while it's not as busy today as it was then, it's still up and running. There you will find all sorts of ways to earn money online, legitimately, and there are people available to answer questions and help you along.

Now I have as blog, the IWC Blog, where I post work from home jobs. If you're looking for something full time or part time, check out my forum and my blog.

We have plans to eventually turn our yard into a sanctuary--yea, eventually. In fact, we have plans for a wrap around porch complete with a hot tub.

In the yard, I'd love a pond and possibly a small garden. I've also been looking at outdoor fireplaces because I think having one would make for some awesome fall and winter nights outside.

One of my friends has one, she loves hers. Would like to hear form others who have one; pros and cons please.

Well, it's official, CJ will be working from home full time come October. I talked about the pros and cons of this the other day on my Caffeine Mom blog -- you don't read that blog? WHY NOT???!

Now it's time to read up on computer reviews because we will most likely need to purchase another computer. We've looked at computers in the stores and I've even spoken to people I know about which computer they currently have and what they like/dislike about it, so we will be armed with enough information when it comes time to buy another one.

Am I freaking out a bit about this? Yup. Am I excited about the possibilities of this? Yup.  Do we have a plan in place if this should fail? Yup. I'll just keep plugging along working the 4 jobs I have here and he will go back to work. Simple.

Speaking of my jobs, one of my clients create inspirational products and the cards are absolutely beautiful. As soon as I dig one up I'll scan it and post it here, I love her work.

I am trying to come up with ways to promote my freelance writing business, L&C Freelancing - in 'the real world' so to speak. Promoting online is easy but when I'm out and about, I'm wondering what I can leave at places or hand out, besides business cards.

I'm thinking promotional pens are a good idea. I mean, that is perfect for a freelance writing business! I also need a real logo made. Any suggestions on where to go for that?

A woman CJ works with sent this to him. Her husband was killed by a semi truck who didn't see him sitting in traffic. She said they had to recover his body parts. He was on his way to Sturgis...



I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But, you didn't see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you, pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.
But, you didn't see me, playing Santa at the local mall.

I saw you, change your mind about going into the restaurant.
But, you didn't see me, attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.

I saw you, roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by.
But, you didn't see me, riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.

I saw you, frown at me when I smiled at your children.
But, you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.

I saw you, stare at my long hair.
But, you didn't see me, and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you, roll your eyes at our leather jackets and gloves.
But, you didn't see me, and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.

I saw you, look in fright at my tattoos.
But, you didn't see me, cry as my children were born and have their name written over and in my heart.

I saw you, change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But, you didn't see me, going home to be with my family.

I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But, you didn't see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you, yelling at your kids in the car.
But, you didn't see me, pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me.

I saw you, reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
But, you didn't see me, squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you, race down the road in the rain.
But, you didn't see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you, run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But, you didn't see me, trying to turn right.

I saw you, cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But, you didn't see me, leave the road.

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But, you didn't see me. I wasn't there.

I saw you, go home to your family.
But, you didn't see me.  Because, I died that day you cut me off.

I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family.
But, you didn't see me.

Olivia is 7 and still hasn't found anything she is interested in trying. She tried dance (hiphop/jazz) but she quit. Seriously, she quit. She didn't like it much and was completely freaked out about having to be on stage for a recital. Jeff and I allowed her to quit but told her that the next time she decides to get involved with something, she must follow through.

In fact, based on these dance moves, I don't think any of my kids will be 'dancers' ever, LOL


Recently it's been gymnastics. Every time we pass by the steel buildings the 'Parkettes' practice in, she brings up how she'd like to try gymnastics. I am not so sure I am ready to fork up the time and money for this just yet.