I’ve always loved reading my horoscopes. I’m not a complete freak, you know the type that will change their daily plans because their horoscope says so. I just like the added bit of interest it brings to the day, Kinda like when you buy a lottery ticket or have an auction up on ebay. I haven’t been able to keep up with my horoscopes like I used to because, let’s face it- reading is a luxury most moms of small children can’t afford.
Today, it occurred to me that I didn’t even know what sign my sons birthday fell under so I sat down and read up on my horoscopes. One of my favorite websites is Rob Brezsney’s Freewill Astrology. He writes the horoscopes in such a way that they become more than a mere prediction for the day but they are also a wonderful piece of prose. I read every sign because there is something I can take from each, plus I would feel like I may miss a brilliant gem of writing if I didn’t read them all. This site has been in my favorites for around 8 years now and I’ve never come across anything else like it. It’s THAT cool.
So I figured out that Nolan is a Pisces. Interesting. I am a Sagittarius and I’ve always found that I fit that sign quite perfectly. I am married to a Gemini. In the astrological world you can’t get more opposite than a Gemini and a Sagittarius, but it seems to make for a great love match. My kids are Taurus and Pisces which I need to read more about. I do know that my daughter is as stubborn as a bull which seems appropriate for her sign. It will make for some interesting reading when I have the time.
What’s your sign? Do you have a favorite horoscope that you like to read? Are you like my Dad and think that Horoscopes are somehow satanic??? LOL I don’t know if he still thinks that but he mentioned it one time when I was a teenager… it’s obviously warped me beyond belief.
Anyway, I should run since my little piscean fish just awoke from his nap and his taurean bull sister is trying to pull his clothes off (don’t ask)…
Take care,
~jen
Archive for August, 2005
I nearly forgot (for the second time) about my doctors appointment to have a spot excised from my palm. I’ve got an hour and a half to burn before the big event and I’m really not that nervous. I’m attributing that to the fact that I nearly forgot about the appointment until this morning which saved me an entire day of stewing over the procedure. So it’s all good. I’ll have my children in tow which is forcing me to have a stiff upper lip and that’s also a good thing.
Today I’m featuring a kissy kissy toy, isn’t it hideously charming?? This site is very worth a check, very cute but repulsively so??
I’ll keep you updated on the doctor drama,
~jen
Apparently you guys miss me, you really miss me! I haven’t had a chance to blog since we got home from Alberta but it certainly hasn’t been due to a shortage of interesting events. I just haven’t had a moment to myself that I wanted to spend sitting at the computer. That is, until this morning.
Since we arrived home here is a sampling of the excitment going on in the Island household.
Paige’s infection started spreading and was rediagnosed as impetego. It’s on the mend with the help of some antibiotics and cream.
She has also come down with a head cold (keeping Kleenex in business).
Mr. Island and I decided to try and sell our house (don’t want to talk about it).
Suz, Laurie & I have started walking in the evenings (I’m LOVING it).
I bought groceries yesterday While Laurie watched my kids (can I hear a ‘HELL YA!!’???).
The landscaper knocked out the side window on the van with a rock projected from his whipper snipper (I told him, don’t worry sh*t happens- and it happens to ME a LOT)
Nolan has also come down with the head cold and insomnia (which is also my insomnia).
I’m severely short on sleep which is evident by my blistering bad temper.
I’ve been trying to clean and de-clutter the house but it’s been difficult. Dealing with 2 sick, aggrivating and terribly cute kids is really more work than I can handle at the moment. I manage to get a little bit done each day but I have so much more planned that it’s a little frustrating. I think I was spoiled while visiting my parent’s place. There was always a set of eyeballs on my kids which allowed me a lot of relaxation time to think to myself, it was nice. Now I’m having a heck of a time getting back into my daily grind. Don’t mind me, I’m just belly aching because I’m tired, a nice long nap and I’ll be right as rain.
On our holiday I was lucky enough to get a chance to see my sisters new Honda Element. Tres cool. I also had a chance to play around with her ipod. Wow, I love it! I’ve been lusting after it ever since. I know that it’s just another material thing that I don’t NEED, but by golly a gal can dream can’t she?? It’s got me thinkging that I should start painting full time again. When I was painting everynight, I was selling a lot of work and I always had extra spending money for frivolities (and lots of art supplies). Maybe that little tin music machine is the kick in the arse I need to get back at it.
I’m really pumped about the walking regimen that Suz has started us all on. It’s nice time away from my kids and gets my body tingling all at the same time. I am going to monitor my food intake for the next couple weeks and hopefully I’ll be seeing a few changes in my energy levels and perhaps even on the scale? Don’t worry, I don’t get obsessive over the scale, it’s just a nice perk. If I can lose 30 lbs while being pregnant, I have no excuses.
Anyway I should run, this turned into a novel. I just sent the van off with the landscaper to have the window fixed. His name is Mark and he’s a super nice guy. Tonight we are getting together with neighbors (past and present) for a barbeque at Suz’s place. It will be nice to see everyone again and eat Suz’s dilled potatos. Yes, I love those potatoes.
Take care everyone and keep your whipper snipper level with the horizon,
~jen
