If you’re on the hunt for a budget-friendly smartphone that doesn’t skimp on features, look no further than the Oppo A16k. Trust me, this little device packs quite the punch without burning a hole in your pocket. Big Screen, Big Fun First off, let’s talk screen. The Oppo A16k rocks a generous 6.52-inch display, perfect for binge-watching your favorite shows or scrolling through endless social media feeds. It’s like having your own personal cinema right in your hand! Snappy Snapper…
I kind of got all heated and such about testing, and totally forgot about Small Town Tuesday, so I present to you: Small Town Thursday. Last week, I bitched about a few things that I don’t like about my small town (and others), but when you get down to it, I love small town life. And here are a few reasons why. Everyone holds the door for you. Men, women, children. I didn’t realize this was such a big deal…
I had totally planned to write today about why Peeta is better than Gale, but then this conversation happened in our house last night. V: Mama, wake me up early, we HAVE to be at school on time tomorrow. Me: Because we are usually late? (We’re not). V: No, but we have to leave the gym at 7:45, to get ready for our test. Me: Okay, well, was there a note about being there early? V: No, they just told…
As children get older, the day to day of raising them gets much easier. They feed themselves, bathe themselves, and get themselves dressed. At some point, they can even stay home by themselves. But their life problems? Get much, much, bigger. Miss M is in the seventh grade and has a bulimic friend. She also says almost all of her friends are on diets. Diets. In the SEVENTH FREAKING GRADE. I don’t want to go to much into these stories,…
I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want my new space to be. I want to be (sometimes) a little more serious than I was on my other site. Even though I don’t like to admit it most of the time, I’ve been through some serious shit. Domestic abuse (physical and verbal), living with an addict/alcoholic, being a single mom to two girls who are dealing with the effects of having an addict for a father. We have some…
Since we are in phase 324 of ”Let’s Make Our House a Completely Different Place”, I have’t been too hard on the girls about picking up their things. Because I used to be. Shut up. I was super hard on them. Okay, maybe I *nudged* them a bit to pick up. Whatever. Anyway, Miss M is moving to our playroom. Since we put new carpet in there when we moved in three years ago, she doesn’t get new carpet. She…
I didn’t think I was going to write here again. I have been hard at work on my new site (hoping it will be live next week, woo hoo!) But I’ve been thinking every day about writing what I’m about to write. I really don’t want to write it. But I think I need to write it. Especially after reading this post by the fab Ali Martell this morning, and what a brave thing her daughter did. Go read it.…
I am feeling quiet. Which is kind of weird for me. I’m never quiet. Like, ever. But right now, I am. I’m not sure why, other than the fact that I think all that is going on in my life has finally taken it’s toll to the point where I have nothing else to say about it. I’m okay. My kids are okay. Everyone is healthy. I’m just tired of complaining. Sick of hearing myself complain. And when I sit…
One morning last week was no different than any other school day morning in our house. One child didn’t like the choice of clothes in her closet. She didn’t like what her hair was doing, yet didn’t want a ponytail. The other one, “Oh my gah I fell in gym yesterday and now I am so hurt I don’t think I can go to school. And if I do have to go to school can you please write me a…
I had a bad single parent day yesterday. When you’re a single parent, they happen often. Miss V is starting to react to all the shit that went down last week and it’s starting to show in her school work. Not cool. She is usually super careful about her school work. Because she’s competitive. And likes to beat everyone else. Hey, whatever lands you on the A Honor Roll. But I have had to sign three failing grades since she went…