Vegan Momma

Yes, we all need “me time,” it’s important. These days you’ll find me doing less commenting on other blogs (although I still read the same blogs) and more time doing things for myself. I still make an effort to comment on those who’ve stop by and comment on my blogs. I just don’t try to do it all in the same day.

A few months ago, when I took a break from blogging I knew one thing that needed to change was the amount of commenting I was doing on other blogs. That was becoming a job I read 100’s of blogs websites throughout the day. Partially do to freelance writing but yes I know a lot of bloggers also, trying to commenting as I used to is definitely no an option.

Did I make the right decision? I think I did, the time I was using to comment gives me time to do other things for example I’m actually gaming again for anyone that has read my website for a while you’ll know that I love gaming, I don’t always have the time to play. About three months ago I created a gaming website where I write under a pseudonym. It’s another way I relax and it keeps writing and playing games. Besides, exercise, spending time with my daughter, reading, personal writing, and the many other things I do to relax. I would add gaming to that pile and the important thing it’s a “me time” activity.

Spending time with the family wasn’t really an issue unless I had a major shipment to send with my business, article to write, or paper or test to study for. For the most part I was able to work around my daughter, Aiyana’s, schedule. However, I was selling myself short when it came to spending time on myself.

What’s on the menu today? I’m taking my daughter to Chuck E. Cheese. Gone are the days when I actively play the games with her. Yes, I’ve been demoted she just wants me to sit on the sidelines and “watch”. Sighs, she’s only five years old! I’m planning on bringing Stephen Kings, Cell: A Novel

What about the me time? Later today I’ll be working out at Bally’s. Yes, exercise is part of my daily routine. I’ll try to post todays workout sometime this weekend. Much later today I’m going to play Diablo II. Yes, I know the game is old but I happen to like it, also Blizzard is making Diablo III although I highly doubt we’ll see it before 2010. Well, that’s my me time for the day.

Question: What’s on your weekend menu? Me time, spending time with family/friends, or both? Are you making time for yourself? It’s important you know.

[tags]family, Chuck E. Cheese, writing, gaming[/tags]

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We grilled outside today, actually I didn’t grill until after 6:00 this evening, which is highly unusual for me but I thought about kabobs and how I hadn’t had them in years I decided to put some on the grill. I had vegetables marinating since this morning. I asked my daughter would she like to cook on the grill.

Naturally, she was all excited until I told her we were making kabobs. “I don’t like kabobs,” she said. I laughed and said, “Aiyana, you’ve never even had kabobs before, so how do you know you won’t like them?” As we were skewering the veggies on the bamboo sticks she snuck a few in her mouth and said, “I like kabobs. Mommy!”

The grilling went well. Aiyana gobbled down the loaded veggie kabobs. We talked her initial reaction to kabobs. I told her; Aiyana you will miss out on a lot of things if you form an opinion about something before you even try it. You like the kabobs, right? Yes, mommy! Well, I said, think about that the next time you form an opinion about something that is “new or strange” give it a chance than make a decision. It’s only fair, ok? Aiyana said, Ok, mommy! I’ll remember. She continued, I really like the kabobs even though I said I didn’t like them at first. She giggled and said, “Silly Aiyana!”

Throughout life, you’ll encounter people like that. They have no clue about something, but they’ll form an inaccurate opinion about it without giving it a fair chance. You can miss out on so many if you let your prejudices hold you back. I determined early in life that I would not do that, and I do my best not to fall into that trap in doing so I’d miss out on many things.
[tags]vegan cuisine, kabobs, grilling[/tags]

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My daughter, Aiyana, is excited because I’m taking her to see the movie Wall*E.

Disney and Pixar (Steve Jobs old company) have teamed up to produce a movie that promises to be action packed and from what I’ve seen full of Apple references. For example when Wall*E boots up he uses the Mac start up chime. EVE the sleek robot resembles the older iPods (it also reminds me of my wireless mighty mouse.)

Did you know that Steve Jobs (Apple CEO) is the major shareholder at Disney? Yep, it’s true. He was the majority shareholder (51%) when he sold Pixar to Disney in 2006. Steve Jobs is now on Disney board of directors.

Aiyana is bouncing off the walls chattering about Wall*E and popcorn. She loves movie popcorn. Checking out the local theater it appears that the movie is 101 minutes. It should be a great time. I always enjoy hanging with my daughter.

Question: What are you doing today?

[tags]Wall*E, Steve Jobs, technology, Disney[/tags]

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Sunday was my last day in Maryland before my daughter, and I headed out for a relaxing week of fun in the South Carolina sun. I made plans to complete five articles during the day; however, the unexpected happen. The phone line went dead at my house this has happened a few times before problem is the technician would not be able to get out to the house until July 2, 2008. Great!

Currently we are here in south Carolina the condo where the reside has spotty internet connection; however, I found a location about a mile away where I can follow up with my clients, editors to let them know what’s up.

I guess that is one of the downsides of having your own business and freelancing at times you cannot completely take a break when you are on vacation, but you know what I’ll take it. I still prefer working for myself. The past few days have been lazy but my daughter and I have been having a blast at the waterfront condo we plan to dive into the pool tomorrow.

Question: For those living in the U.S. do you have any plans for the upcoming holiday?

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My daughter has been going through a phase when she doesn’t want to tell the truth. I have no idea where she’s getting it from however, she is definitely working it. I’m so lucky. A few days ago I told her to go to the bathroom and wash her hands. It was almost time to eat.

Me: Aiyana go to the bathroom and wash up it’s time to eat.

Aiyana: I’ve already done that Mommy I told her to go to the bathroom and wash her hands.”

Me: Thinking to myself, I just saw you come from downstairs I know you didn’t go to the bathroom.

Aiyana: Aiyana skips into the kitchen smiling.

Me: I think I need to pull out my truth detector I said as I continued to set the table

Aiyana: What’s a truth detector, Mommy?

Me: Oh it tells me whether you are telling the truth or not

Aiyana: Runs to the bathroom, I didn’t wash my hands mommy! I don’t want the truth detector

The funny thing is I do have a truth detector, but it isn’t a gadget I can always tell when she is not telling the truth.

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