Bumper Stickers...

I saw a bumper sticker on the car in front of me today...it kinda got me to thinking, "Why do people put bumper stickers on their car?" I mean, at what point does someone say, "Hey, I wanna be committed to this thought or that person"...because they are nearly permanent. (Like a tattoo..and no, that tattoo was henna, not the real thing. I get a kick that many of you thought I had a real one. I was even more shocked to hear how many of you have the "real deal"!)

So back to this bumper sticker....a small, black sticker that read, "Bjork".

First of all, who listens to Bjork? Wasn't she the singer (using that word loosely here) who wore an abstract dress resembling a swan or something to the music awards...a few years back...I think that's her. Well, apparently, she still has a following.

I looked at the other cars on the road and both the car and mini van to the left and right had American flag stickers. Its nice to see some patrioticism in today's divided country...the last time I saw an American flag was in the days after 9/11. I remember racing out to Wal Mart for a flag and some stickers of my own. I wanted to show how much I too, loved our country and what we stood for and the freedom it represents. I recall sticking a flag on our house and one inside the window of my 2000 Expedition. Committed to the flag, and the bumper.

My kids always come home with those "My child is an Honor Student at Blah, Blah, Elemenatry School". I have so many of those from their years on Honor roll, I could wallpaper the guest bathroom. Sadly, I do not stick these on my car, like the "other" moms. I guess that will make me out as "the bad mom", but I cherish the clean line of my bumper. And, I sorta laugh at the moms who put all that crap on their cars, the stick people/family, the soccer ball stickers, Ti Kwon Do stickers, etc...

I like reading the "Redneck" stickers and the "My other car is a broom"...they really let you know who's behind the wheel, don't they?

At least, with the Bjork fan, I had an idea of his poor taste in music! But, at what point did this guy say, "I am a Bjork fan and I want the world to know it." There has to be point that makes a person commit to the adhesive on a bumper. (My husband won't even put one on his 1993 Jeep, merely "a four wheel rock climbing/crawling vehicle.") But, he does let the kids put them on his tool cabinet. And, that's commitment!

If you have a bumper sticker on your car, let me know...

No More Resolutions...

2010...a new decade to start fresh. Or not. I mean, do we really need a new year to start a diet plan, stop bad habits and start new goals? I won't be in the swirl of this...instead, I will have no resolutions! That's right. Not a darn thing to improve, fix or start fresh. So this year, these are the things I will leave alone:

1. Issues surrounding weight. Instead, I will eat smaller portions, on much smaller plates and remain left with that little bit of hungry leftover/feeling.


2. Self Improvement: ya know, be on time, don't swear in front of the kids... that kind of stuff. I am gonna let this one rest too. No need to start being on time...everyone knows I run later and later. My husband even said to me last night, "Honey, the older you get, the longer it takes for you to get ready." I take that as a compliment for how I want to look good for him. In fact, the later I run... I may be late to my own funeral! Now swearing in front of the kids is merely an education they best get by their own mother. I think if they're gonna hear some swearin'... it better be from someone they know!


3. Exercise and be healthy...hmmm, sounds like a lot of work to me. I will take vitamins and again- eat off the toddler-sized plates, but if you think I will get on a treadmill or the elliptical machine...HAHAHA! Actually, I do get on that equipment, yes...to wipe the dust off periodically when company comes. I don't want anyone to think I don't use our workout room.


4. Save money. Well, if we had any extra, I would be saving. I have saved and made changes in 2009 and truth be told, I am now a penny pinching, coupon clippin', 2 for 1 kinda gal. I have made my husband both proud and able to eat a leftover. I would say that was an accomplishment, indeed!


5. Spend more time with the family. Okay, I work with my husband, so any time I have outside of home or work...is merely bathroom time, which I wish to keep to myself. I think my husband would agree that this time is really not quality time for him, as well. Of course, if he forgets to replace a roll of t.p., I will suggest he visit me during this time as well. Just drop off a new roll and we'll chat later. Thanks.

However, I do spend lots of time with the kids. From wake up calls and lunch making to droppin' them off to the school and then pick up,chats in the car, homework to do, sports chauffeuring, dinner, and bed. Whew...do it all over again!

Well...there you have it. No need for resolutions for me. If you have a resolution or if you had an epiphany to resolve nothing...let me know!

Happy 2010!