I've Turned A New Leaf

OK, so maybe I haven't actually 'turned' a new leaf yet. I'd say 'peaking' under a new leaf would better fit the bill.

I decided a long time ago that I needed to be more active when it comes to exercise. I've done things here and there and got into Zumba (which I love). But because my husband and I are taking measures to start a family of our own Zumba is a little bit too rigorous for me. So what's next that I can fit into my schedule?

I'm a Twitter/Facebook junkie. And for awhile now a couple of people have really started to inspire me with their daily routines, so it hits me. I can sleep deprive myself, get up before the ass-crack-of-dawn and walk the neighborhood. Yes folks, it's the exercise that's been around since before the creation of man-kind. But for me it's taking away those few precious moments of true bliss when my husband is off to work and I can spread out in the bed for some real r&r.

I'm hoping I can catch on to this early morning routine. Because if @whyisdaddycrying can do it then so...can...I. For those of you who think your posts really don't amount to a hill of beans then your wrong. Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. I just happen to get it from the people I follow. Plus the dog really enjoys it.

What inspires you? Let me know.

I Will Discipline Your Child!

Let me start off by saying that I'm not some freaky animal activist and I don't go around getting in others business like it's my own. Far from it. But lately I've noticed some neighborhood kids doing really mean things to, particularly, cats. And thats not cool with me. It's just not how I role. Ya digg?!

So earlier this week I noticed a couple of little girls chasing a cat and throwing rocks at it. No cool but I didn't say anything because the cat took off and the girls went in the opposite direction.

Yesterday... I ran my dog outside to pee and while outside I saw three little girls hanging out next door. A cat walks up and they scare it off. Ok. Whatever. But then... One of the little girls walks over to a neighbors yard where the cat is minding his own business and picks it up. Being a little girl once myself I figured she felt bad for being mean and went to make amends. I'm still watching as she carries the cat over to the other little girls to show them her new friend. And then it happens. She holds this cat out from her over a hole in the ground. Something resembling a deep ditch/small well and just... lets... go.

WHAT?!?!?!?!? Poor kitty!

The Whoop Ass Syndrome kicks in and I yell at those girls like they come from my own bussom. I was ready to take off the belt and wear their hind-ends out. I have never seen little girls be so mean. (Let me remind you, I have no kids of my own so they could all be this way and I'm just clueless.) One of the girls' mother was outside and heard me saying my peace. She didn't interupt or even know what was going on but pretty much figured it out by the time I was done. But deep down I really did want her to butt in. I wanted to let these parents know that their daughters are hellions that act like angels. I wanted to give a live demonstration of how to properly whoop a child. I think I scared the girls pretty good so hopefully I won't see any more animal cruelty going on. Although I'm pretty sure I'm now dubbed the 'MEAN LADY' of the neighborhood.

So tell me folks... Was I right or was I wrong to step in and take charge? Isn't that what I'm suppose to do now that I've gained the 'adult' title? And are all kids really this mean? Let me know!

Wordless Wednesday

It's A Contest!!!

The lovely Gena Showalter is holding a contest folks! Check it out.

From Gena's website: If you'd like a chance to win a signed advanced reading copy of one of my upcoming books -- yep, that means Darkest Secret or Darkest Surrender when they come in, or even a backlist book if you'd prefer -- then keep reading and I'll tell you how to enter!

 There are two ways to enter, and you can enter both ways to double your chance of winning.

The first: head to the "Ask or view questions" section (click here) of the new official fan site -- this site -- and help answer one of the questions. If your answer is chosen as the best, you're entered.

The second: post the "badge" somewhere online (click here for the badge page) then come back here and leave us a note in this blog thread. You'll be entered just like that.

This contest will run for a few weeks (I'll post here on the blog when things are about to close)