Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Dear Parenting Manual Company, I have not yet recieved....
It was a long weekend. I could lie to you and say that it was a great opportunity to learn and grow for Vern and I... but that'd be a load of crap. It all started when we were jerked out of sleep by a late night phone call.Vern's son got arrested for drinking beer and charged with an MIP (minor in possession). Soo we got to visit the local jail at 12:30 Saturday morning.This was a first for both of us. Trevor isn't perfect but for the most part he's a pretty good kid.I really didn't say much..or do much. I just stood out side the police station. It was strange..feeling like my days of hiding in the woods and drinking with my friends wasn't that long ago yet all of a sudden there I was-the "parent" at the police station feeling a flood of angry,hurt, and disappointed awkwardness.I watched as Vern lectured him in front of the police as his Mother sat outside on the front steps and cried.We returned him to his apartment and his hysterical mother, so she could have her turn lecturing him too. I guess that's something he should have thought of before he got in trouble "If I get caught, I get in trouble at 2 houses." That boy swears he's going to change his ways,he hated jail and admitted he cried like a baby sitting in that jail cell all alone. One can only hope he means it and that he learned a hard lesson.Hmm,I wonder what chapter this is covered in the Step Mom Manual?You know,the same manuals you Mom's get when you have kids so you always know what to do...right?...No? Just kidding :p If I can only share ONE thing with any other Step Moms out there-always support your loved one as a parent first. Being a parent is a tough enough job,even harder than being a Step parent and biting your tongue,so if you cannot support or advise in a helpful way..just don't say anything at all.Let the parents be parents and remember .....they didn't get "The Manual" either :)
PS.
I won't complain,the next day he sure did a great job weeding around our yard!
PS.
I won't complain,the next day he sure did a great job weeding around our yard!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Cara Chubb-Hairdresser To The Stars...In Enumclaw
Last Christmas a client of mine gave me a book written by a local hairdresser named Sheila Shannon called Shear Determination. The book is a series of short stories (and you know how much I love non fiction!) about her long career doing hair in a small town. This book was great for my "hairdresser soul".I felt validated and entertained to hear what goes on inside another hairdresser's head! I promised myself that someday I would meet her and put a face to the personality I had come to enjoy so much.
So yesterday I was going about my usual work routine,adjusting to the recent heat wave and trying to keep on a busy schedule when my 2 o clock walked in. I greet her and bring her to my chair. She is friendly with sparkly eyes and pink cheeks..but it keeps running through my mind.."Sheila..Sheila Sheila?...hmmm" and then I just look at her and blurt out "Are you Sheila Shannon?!" and no kidding it was!! She had ran into a client of mine and loved her hair so much that she had set out to meet me! ME?! Wow! I admitted that I was a little starstruck and honored that she was sitting in my chair. We could have talked for hours but I only got a short 30 minutes to create great hair AND get to know her..talk about pressure! She too admitted that she felt compelled to meet me,something just kept telling her to call. Divine intervention? :) I am so grateful,whatever it was!
We exchanged numbers and agreed to meet again sometime when we can really talk. Perhaps I will have her cut my hair sometime? I feel loved and appreciated for doing what I love and that's all because of my loyal clients that have followed me through thick and thin :)
So yesterday I was going about my usual work routine,adjusting to the recent heat wave and trying to keep on a busy schedule when my 2 o clock walked in. I greet her and bring her to my chair. She is friendly with sparkly eyes and pink cheeks..but it keeps running through my mind.."Sheila..Sheila Sheila?...hmmm" and then I just look at her and blurt out "Are you Sheila Shannon?!" and no kidding it was!! She had ran into a client of mine and loved her hair so much that she had set out to meet me! ME?! Wow! I admitted that I was a little starstruck and honored that she was sitting in my chair. We could have talked for hours but I only got a short 30 minutes to create great hair AND get to know her..talk about pressure! She too admitted that she felt compelled to meet me,something just kept telling her to call. Divine intervention? :) I am so grateful,whatever it was!
We exchanged numbers and agreed to meet again sometime when we can really talk. Perhaps I will have her cut my hair sometime? I feel loved and appreciated for doing what I love and that's all because of my loyal clients that have followed me through thick and thin :)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Green Water Lakes
Vern has been telling me for awhile about the hike to Green Water Lakes. I was hesitant to commit because it's a 4 mile hike round trip. Well,after a few months of rain,housework and a good case of the "blahs" I was up for just about anything. So I finally agreed and hoped for good weather! We packed lunches and backpacks full of water and supplies and headed out early in hopes of avoiding holiday traffic.
The trial itself is very well maintained and for the first mile or so it's a pretty easy trail.
This tree's fragile trunk looked like a big smiling face welcoming us up the first hill :)
Vern my handsome hiking guide
Little waterfall off the side of the trail
Woah looks like the beavers have been busy!
I had a great time until the last hill,it was a cardio butt kicker! I guess it made the arrival tot he lakes that much more of a victory..this lake is a little piece of paradise!
This was our view from where we sat and had lunch. It is where the creek runs into the lake..
On a bridge over peaceful waters..crossing over for another view of the lake.
Future camp spot possibility....but that means tent camping folks..we all know how I fell about tent camping..yah not so much.
After a nice break and lunch we headed back down the trail. The downhill version of this hike was so much more fun! The Washington forests are so lush with greenery and trees. Mushrooms,ferns and moss are everywhere! With our tummies full and a little sun break through the forest roof once in awhile we both admitted we felt like kids!
I hate bridges so I thought I would play it up for the camera during a brave moment....
This is the "new" bridge that I did have to cross twice..it wobbles! Freaky! I hurried..
This was the happy stump that smiled goodbye,do you see the face?
What a great day we had! I am so glad I embraced my sense of adventure "nothing risked,nothing gained"! We also got a great workout without being too sore the next day :) Thank you Vern for sharing your life with me and taking me to the places that are full of fun memories of your childhood..and making me feel like a kid again too :)
The trial itself is very well maintained and for the first mile or so it's a pretty easy trail.
This tree's fragile trunk looked like a big smiling face welcoming us up the first hill :)
I had a great time until the last hill,it was a cardio butt kicker! I guess it made the arrival tot he lakes that much more of a victory..this lake is a little piece of paradise!
On a bridge over peaceful waters..crossing over for another view of the lake.
Future camp spot possibility....but that means tent camping folks..we all know how I fell about tent camping..yah not so much.
After a nice break and lunch we headed back down the trail. The downhill version of this hike was so much more fun! The Washington forests are so lush with greenery and trees. Mushrooms,ferns and moss are everywhere! With our tummies full and a little sun break through the forest roof once in awhile we both admitted we felt like kids!
I hate bridges so I thought I would play it up for the camera during a brave moment....
This was the happy stump that smiled goodbye,do you see the face?
What a great day we had! I am so glad I embraced my sense of adventure "nothing risked,nothing gained"! We also got a great workout without being too sore the next day :) Thank you Vern for sharing your life with me and taking me to the places that are full of fun memories of your childhood..and making me feel like a kid again too :)
My New Arrival!!
I finally got yellow calla lilies Friday! Isn't it beautiful?!
My collection is almost complete! From left to right are pink,yellow and purple. I planted the white ones by the front porch. The only color I am missing now is red...so my exciting hunt continues!
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