1. That I would not marry the person I was dating in high school.
2. I would have spent more time enjoying me and being young, instead of No. 1.
3. I wish that I had understood credit better and the repercussions later down the road.
4. That my mom would become my friend again.
5. That a good resume means everything.
6. That saving money and budgeting finances would be an endless chore.
7. That parenting was a full time job.
8. I wish I knew the toll that smoking and other activities would take on me.
9. I wish I knew housework and laundry would become my life FOREVER.
10. I wish I had known that Nadine would be hangin around this long - Just Kidding!

This is a very touchy subject, but I feel that I need to mention it for journaling purposes, if nothing else.  I have very mixed feelings about today?s verdict.  I totally understand that the jurors did not feel that the prosecution could prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that Jackson was guilty.  But part of me can’t help but feel that another celebrity got away because of who he is.  I agree that the main witness was not credible, but what about the fact that this is the 2nd time he has been accused, or how many he has paid off in the past to keep quiet or all the abnormal behavior?

As a mom, I am upset that there could possibly be a 3rd accusation and that we could be responsible for that.  What now?  He goes home and becomes a recluse with his children, who now have to suffer with him?  I was really frustrated with the jury?s decision.  I guess in a way, he is being punished, but I think there should have been some consequences for his behavior.  He was close to broke before this, and he certainly will be broke after the legal fees are paid.  He will also never have much of a career again, not to mention, the doubt that lingers in the air about what really happens behind closed doors at Neverland.

Oh well, I guess what I am the most upset about is the fact that I am never going to get to see the pictures of him in jail with no make-up, hair or nose.

  I?m done now!

Saw this over at Petroville, so I thought I would post it here too, since its so damn funny!

Click here to get your Gangsta Name, and then let me know what yours is in the comments.  Here are mine:

With Middle Name: Broken Skull Cruncha
Without Middle Name: Chewy tha Indian

I think it goes without saying - Don’t mess with the Skull Cruncha!!!

My good good friend Nadine

Renee sent me an email today to let me know how much she appreciates my friendship.  The following was her e-mail:

Subject: True Friendship

Are you tired of all those sissy-ass “friendship” poems that always sound good, but never actually come close to reality?

Well, here is a series of promises that really speaks to true friendship:

1. When you are sad - I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.
2. When you are blue - I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile - I will know you finally got laid.
4. When you are scared - I will rag on you about it every chance I get.
5. When you are worried - I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be and to quit whining.
6. When you are confused - I will use little words.
7. When you are sick - Stay the hell away from me until you are well again.  I don’t want whatever you have.
8. When you fall - I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.

This is my oath…I pledge it till the end.  “Why?” you may ask ... because you are my friend.

We cooked out, made s’mores and had cocktails at Nadine’s - Mmmm Mmmm!!!