Can't fit into my normal clothes

This is the month that I wish could just be over with. I'm at 4 months now, and I just started showing. So when I wear my regular clothes, I look like one of those chicks that is trying desparately to squeeze into her jeans and ends up with all her fat being pushed to the top of her pants.

I get the "stares" now. The "stares", people. This is HORRIBLE. I just want to yell out, "I'm not fat, I'm pregnant, you bastard!" So, yeah, this is the month that I wish would just speed by so I can look like I'm obviously pregnant and not like I don't know how to dress in my size. Oh well, time to give in and go shopping. Weather is MUCH nicer now, so I can get away with wearing the cute summer tops and dresses.

This is what my kid should look like right about now:

Still looks alienish.

Work is going good. Showing houses to renters and buyer's everyday. Today and tomorrow are my day off. Tried not to set any appointments for this weekend since my kids are with their father, and I get the house to myself. I've been in bed all morning. But after this post, I gotta head out and donate a bunch of stuff to declutter this place.

Beautiful weather for the next few days. Yesterday was in the high 70s with a nice Delta breeze. Going to enjoy this weather as much as I possibly can :)

My daughter has her first Driver Training class on the road today. She was nervous, but I kept telling her she'd do fine and in order to get what she ulitimately wants, she needs to take this first step. I'm expecting a phone call from her with her experience shortly - haha!

I'm DYING for a glass of wine and some sushi. No, really, I am REALLY, TRULY dying here!!! Or an ice cold glass of Hef or Sam Adams. 5 more months to go.

First rule of relationships: Honesty

Learn from past relationship mistakes

Honesty
Be completely honest. Don't hide things. This can lead to MAJOR trust issues!

Bring on the lovey-dovey
I don't care how long the relationship has lasted, the love-dovey stuff HAS to continue! Who wants to share the rest of their life with someone who's a ice cube?

Communication
TALK. It's hard for even ME to let my guard down and talk about personal things with my partner, but it is crucial. No need to be a Chatty Kathy, but you do have to talk about other things besides just the two of you. Be open like you would with a friend.

Respect
Must have mutual respect. Treat the other person the way you WANT to be treated. Put yourself in their shoes. This is NOT one-sided, though. The other person must do the same!

Keeping in touch from East Bay, CA to Fresno, CA

Long-distance (3.5 hrs drive time) relationship that went on for about 6/7 years. Taking turns with weekend drives to the other person. A LOT of cell and texting. Emails and IMing in the beginning. Trust is the key to making it work. Even in the end of the days of the relationship we would sit next to each other at restaurants and hold each others hand. The lovey-dovey stuff has to continue through, even in bad times.



Beyond that, how do you make it work? You make sure one of you is willing to make the permanent move to the other city OR move to an entirely new location altogether.

Maya Angelou is someone I admire

Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou has gone through incredible obstacles in her life and yet she would continue plowing forward. Her writing is incredible. She seems very humble. Her voice has an odd calming affect, yet commanding as well. She is someone I most definitely admire and respect.

I'm in the Know-It-All Hall of Fame, and I'm the only one in it!

I'm in the Know-It-All Hall of Fame, and I'm the only one in it.

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I am famous for knowing it all. That's right, folks. Ms. Know-It-All here. I think I know it all. Bar trivia... I'll kick your butt and mop the floor with ya. If I'm feeling particularly nice, I just might leave you out to dry. I'll argue my point/answer til everyone is blue in the face. You can also find me in the Sarcastic Hall of Fame and the Mildly Entertaining Hall of Fame.