Spring Break

We're not going to a theme park this year.  In fact, we've NEVER been to a theme park.  I hate theme parks.  I would rather lick the guest toilet seat than go to one of those places filled with crowds of screaming kids, over-booked into over-priced kid-centric hotels with kids screaming and running through the hotel hallways, and two-hour long lines to stand in for a 60-second ride.

Nope.  Nor are we driving cross-country because we waited until the very last minute, waiting for airline fares to go down when they actually quadrupled in price.  I don't think driving for 15 hours constitutes a "vacation".  I think that sounds like torture.

It's a "small world" and I choose to live in a small world, as in, going to the awesome resort just 30 minutes north of where we live, where they have a water park, awesome restaurants (not disney-esque kid food) with steak and *gasp* seafood and good wine.

We have an 1,800-square foot suite with two separate bedrooms overlooking the lake, with access to jet skis and fine dining and putt putt golf.  We're going to have soooooo much fun with Kaelen.

Pictures to follow.

Paganism Prevails

My Mother tried her damnedest to turn me into a hypocritical religious zealout like herself.  But in her attempts, she alienated me from all things religulous.  But I believe that I have benefitted from this - I have an open mind.  And most importantly, I am not a HYPOCRITE.  I believe that everyone has a right to believe whatever they choose to believe, cult brainwashing and human/animal sacrificing not withstanding.  To each her own.

I've read up a lot on Pagan/Wiccan beliefs, and I have come to the realization that the Pagans had it right.

I know what you're thinking... those crazy pagans gather together in dark capes, encircling themselves in salt rings and casting spells on people.  I'm not saying that doesn't happen - it does.  But that is not what Paganism is about, really.  Paganism was and is SCIENCE.  Yes, before modern religion there was science.

At one time, all humans were Pagans.  The Pagans realized their place in the planet, as one of Dependency.  We depend on the elements (sun/fire, earth, water and wind), for our existence.  The Pagans didn't so much "worship" the elements, as they acknowledged their dependency on them.  For instance, the Pagans don't view the sun as a God in human form, but rather, they view the sun as the sun - a bright ball of fire that lights our planet, grows our plants, warms our skin, and sometimes, burns us and our crops.  Same for the earth, the wind and the water.  They are exactly what they are - nothing mystical - but part of life, good and bad.  But things that we as humans cannot live without.  And since the elements provide life for all living things on the earth, there is a "life force" within the elements.  Again, this is not mysticism, but rather Science. 

As with all good things, bad things evolve and this is what happened with Paganism.  The Pagans began putting more and more power into their own hands and started sacrificing humans.   This grotesqueness paved the way for mysticism and modern religion (Judeo/Christian/Islamic) to form hold.  Modern religion claims that we HUMANS have dominion over the earth.  And for the past 3,000 years or so, we have been setting to destroy the earth and our environment.  And quite successfully.

Stating what should be Obvious

I have embedded within this blog a tracking software code and I must say it is quite extraordinary.  Not only can I tell the NUMBER of "hits" I receive to this blog.  But I can also tell the CITY from where my viewers reside, as well the URL address that my viewers came from, and where they went to just AFTER viewing my blog.

I'll be the first one to admit that my blog, "Farting Glitter," is exactly what the blog title implies - don't expect any soul-revealing deep secrets here.  Like I would do that.

Nope.  My life is perfect as far as you or anyone else who stumbles upon this Blog is concerned.  And if you "stumbled" here intentionally for the purposes of snooping on me, here's a  glittery unicorn for you. 

I See You.  Stay away from porn.

Lover's Day

The Beauty of being married is not having to fret about things like Valentine's Day.  No wondering WHO will be my Valentine, or wondering IF I should send or even SAY the words, "Happy Valentine's Day."  And potentially risk of killing any lukewarm relationship, or worse, sending the wrong message.

As is Mickey's and my tradition, we ate in, in our PJ's (all day).  No fancy gifts, no chocolates (that neither of us needs).  No cards with cheesy sentiments that someone else wrote...

We just enjoyed each other immensely.  And even after 10.5 years together, it's still pretty "immense". 

I'm so Lucky to have Mickey as my permanent Valentine, year after year after year.

Happy Valentine's Day, Baby!  I love you IMMENSELY.
xoxoxoxo

THIS is the way to spend Christmas!

 My Dear Husband decided that he would like to do something nice and elegant for just he and I, since we are kid-less this year.  So he booked a suite at the Four Seasons.

I had a facial at their Spa, which was awesome.  And while I was getting that done, Mickey bumped into Donovan McNabb.  The Washington Redskins team happened to be staying in the hotel that night (for the Cowboys game the next day).  Mickey told Donovan that we hated both the Eagles and the Redskins, but that he and I bothed really liked Donovan.  Then Donovan signed an autograph for Mickey that said, "#1 Cowboy fan, Donovan McNabb."  How cool is that?  I would have skipped the facial for THAT.

The suite was 2,000 square feet, with two bathrooms.  Tiger Woods stayed here during the Byron Nelson.  Mickey surprised me with the most beautiful flower arrangement I've ever seen, as well as a bottle of champagne. 

Sunday we went to watch the Cowboys game.  And the Cowboys beat the Redskins by one point, securing their "lead" by intercepting a pass in Redskins' territory.  It was a perfect weekend.

Merry Christmas!

Mickey Really is the Sweetest Man

I mean that, too.  Not just because he pays my bills and buys me nice things.  (not that those things hurt, mind you)

A couple days ago FedEx delivered a box addressed to Mickey.  I e-mailed him and told him his box arrived.  He said it was for "our son."  I thought he had bought something for Gunny. 

I called and asked Mickey if he wanted me to open it and he said, "Yes."  So I did.  And in the box was a deployment flag with one star, representative of the one child that "we" have deployed right now.  A deployment magnet (for my car), and a Christmas ornament that says, "Proud of my Soldier."

It was such a sweet and thoughtful thing of him to do.   I wish Mickey was home right now so I could hug him.  I wish James was home so I can take that flag down.  I have two wonderful Men.  I am very lucky.

James is Deployed again

..to some armpit of the world.  He left early this morning and he will be gone 6-12 months with very little contact to me or his wife and kids.

I know this is part of military life, but damn, it really sucks.

I hate knowing he is in harm's way and not knowing and not being able to help him.  I hate that he won't be around for Christmas or his birthday.

I'm so glad he'll be getting out after this deployment.

Tonight I lit a prayer candle for him.  I'm not a praying type.  But tonight I am praying for his safety and his quick return.

If you are inclined to do so, please keep my son James in your thoughts and prayers.  He's a good son, a good father, a good soldier, and a good man.  I know he has important job ahead of him.   And I am very proud of him for the sacrifices he is making for this Country.

But I'm still worried.