It's that time again, drama!

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”
― André Gide, Autumn Leaves

 

My close friend, Minnie, has been struggling with her relationship lately. I have dated a few toads in my day, yet I'm fortunate to be happily married and I think she compares herself to Sam and I, at times. Minnie is with a 35 year old man who refuses to grow up. I like him well enough, he's nice has so much potential, but Minnie is getting tired of his "Mama's Boy" ways.

For one, Minnie's boyfriend has a son from a previous relationship. She didn't know until their 3rd date, and she decided to break her rule and continue seeing him. Minnie has to deal with his ex-wife being somewhat involved in their love life, for the sake of their son. Also, there's the nagging fact that he was already married and rejected by another woman who could apparently not, "change him".

I'm not sure if it's possible to change a man, but I'm trying to be supportive. Part of me wants her to kick him to the curb, but I shall keep my opinions to myself until she asks for them. Even then, if I trash this guy to her and they stay together (or break up and then hook up again) I'm forever the friend who put him down.

What to do?

Confetti cake idea *pinterest*

 

This is my idea for next birthday for my middle daughter, what do you think?

January slump...time to get out!

“Either get busy living, or get busy dying.” — The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Tonight's dinner is sliced potatoes boiled with whole milk and butter (it's comfort food right?) chopped garlic, parsley flakes, sprinkled with shredded pepperjack and bread crumbs. Threw in some diced ham from the freezer and flung it in the oven...time will tell if this was whimsical genius or utter failure!

Wondering what to do during this cold weather month?

Introduction & Hello

John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath
I know this… a man got to do what he got to do.

 

Hello readers!

 

This is my first official blog post since going public, so here's a little bit about myself. My real name is Clarabelle, but you can call me Clary. I'm 36 years old and my loving husband is named Sam; he's the only one that calls me "Belle". We met when he was beginning his event planning business and I was working my way through college on a business scholarship. I started bartending at a place downtown called "The Shack" and Sam walked in one day and swept me off my feet. After dropping out of college when the lure of the bottle (a side effect to bartending) became too much for me, I decided to get sober and start my own business just like Sam did. Fifteen years and three beautiful kids later, I'm now working from home selling my crafts on ebay and blogging for a handful of fans. Any questions or ideas on how to improve my blog are quite welcome, thank you! 

 

For my first post I will simply snap a picture of dinner last night, Spanish rice, sausages, fresh tomatoes and onions...simply delicous!

 

 

 

*I am currently involved in several DIY projects, organizing spaces in my home, making mealtime prep and planning more efficient, and keeping up with my daughters' various activities. Ideas, hints, comments, tips, etc are always welcome.*