A'hoy Matey

As you all know, life is full of ups and downs... sometimes your even being thrown sideways and diagonally, but through it all, there are two options: 1. to give up, and never make anything better. Or 2. do what ever you can to make things better and just keep pressing on. If any of you know me really well then you know the last few years in my life have been full of changes and challenges and I would like to think that I am becoming a master at the 2nd option. I really don't believe its even any competition when it all comes down to it. I have drive, and I wanna make things the best I can. In the end, if they still suck, at least I know I did everything in my power to change things and I can be happy with what I have accomplished. Some of you may be wondering why in the world I am being so sentimental and reflective (even though its been known to happen from time to time). Well, I'm not going to go into specifics, but lets just say that things in my life have yet again taken and interesting turn (for better or worse has yet to be determined). Through it all, I'm hoping that all parties involved will be able to come to an understanding and be happy with the outcome. I really didn't want to make my blog a outlet for venting so I will shut up now. I just wanted to let y'all know I'm still alive... On a happier note, it is beautiful here. Gail's older son Tim has been staying here for the last week because he is trying to get moved into a place not far from here. It has been nice having another person around who isn't exactly in the thick of everything that goes on here in the house. I was feeling really stir crazy yesterday cause lets face it, I don't get out much unless I'm taking Eryn to or from school. I asked Tim to take me somewhere to get a drink (dad, I have cut down on the soda a lot! Thank you very much! haha jk). He took me around a town called Mandeville that is just a couple miles away from where I am in Covington. You know, I feel bad that I haven't been able to go exploring more because it really it beautiful here. I love pretty much everything about it, so far... even the humidity sometimes. Tim took me down to Lake Pontchartrain and was telling me how back in the day, a really long time ago that pirates actually would come here to Lake Pontchartrain to hide out. I thought that was great. I got to see a bunch of Yatch clubs and hear some good stories. I really enjoyed my time (Eryn free) with him. If any of you ever get a chance to come here and visit, please do. I really don't think you will regret it.