Hello all! Hope your week is getting off to a great start. I wanted to share with you a blog that I am writing for a local business. The owner of this business is also my friend, Chrissa Matthews. She owns Daybreak Adult Care Services, an in-home care service. Many of her patients have Alzheimer's disease. Gayle, the pen name I am using for these posts, is not one person but many people who I have talked to and read about. I am so touched by the impact dealing with Alzheimer's disease has on patients and their families. If you've known anyone who has been affected by this disease I think you will relate to the post. You can read it here:
http://daybreakadultcare.blogspot.com/
You can also sign up to receive their blog by e-mail just like Monica's World.
If your family is healthy today, take a moment to be thankful. . .
Talk to you soon,
Monica
Monday, May 16, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
I Didn't Marry That Guy
I most emphatically do not have time to write this blog post! I have work to do! Lots of it. But, since I'm here I have to tell you about a conversation I had this morning with one of my closest friends. She and I are both really careful to keep our marital moaning and groaning under wraps. The thought of my husband griping to his friends about all of my faults really makes me mad. Actually, it really hurts my feelings. I guess in a marriage you are trusting the other person to protect you and that means not exposing all of the little (and big) ways that you fall short of being perfect. I am acutely aware of this myself and I sure don't need anyone else pointing it out for me.
But, because this friend and I have been very close for a very long time we operate in an environment of total trust in one another. I know that we can tell each other anything and that it will be viewed in perspective and kept in total confidence. So, now that I have defended myself I will admit that we were having a little bit of a gripe session. My friend ended our conversation with, " I can't help it. He's never going to change. I didn't marry THAT GUY."
That Guy. Do you know the one?
That Guy is everything that your husband is not. He always _____________. And never ______________.
That Guy is plastered all over facebook. He takes his family on expensive vacations several times a year. We have seen the pictures. He is very happy with his life as is evident by his smiling face. He has never made an out and out mean comment to his wife that she is still secretly holding against him several years later. He makes a great salary and works hard. He feels equally responsible for his share of the housework and childcare. He also does all of the yard work because that is a man's job. He makes an effort to stay in shape and dress in the current style but he of course spends significantly less on himself than on you. He doesn't age and run low on energy. He doesn't get sick, or depressed, or lose his temper. That Guy is the one you could have had a perfect marriage with.
The only problem is That Guy doesn't want you. That Guy can't understand why you have episodes of inexplicable crying. He doesn't understand why you've put on that extra 20 pounds. He wonders why you can't work, keep a spotless house, prepare completely fresh organic meals, and still be the fun, vivacious, hottie you were when he met you. That Guy wonders why you can't do things like his mother did or why you seem utterly incapable of returning a library book on time even though going to the library is your favorite thing in the world and you could have bought a small country with the amount he has paid in fines for you.
That Guy doesn't love you, warts and all.
I hung up the phone this morning realizing that I most certainly didn't marry That Guy. He always _____________s and he never ______________s. Me too. I guess one of the deepest desires of my heart is for someone to just love me anyway. I guess I don't really want That Guy. . .
I'll just keep loving the one I have.
But, because this friend and I have been very close for a very long time we operate in an environment of total trust in one another. I know that we can tell each other anything and that it will be viewed in perspective and kept in total confidence. So, now that I have defended myself I will admit that we were having a little bit of a gripe session. My friend ended our conversation with, " I can't help it. He's never going to change. I didn't marry THAT GUY."
That Guy. Do you know the one?
That Guy is everything that your husband is not. He always _____________. And never ______________.
That Guy is plastered all over facebook. He takes his family on expensive vacations several times a year. We have seen the pictures. He is very happy with his life as is evident by his smiling face. He has never made an out and out mean comment to his wife that she is still secretly holding against him several years later. He makes a great salary and works hard. He feels equally responsible for his share of the housework and childcare. He also does all of the yard work because that is a man's job. He makes an effort to stay in shape and dress in the current style but he of course spends significantly less on himself than on you. He doesn't age and run low on energy. He doesn't get sick, or depressed, or lose his temper. That Guy is the one you could have had a perfect marriage with.
The only problem is That Guy doesn't want you. That Guy can't understand why you have episodes of inexplicable crying. He doesn't understand why you've put on that extra 20 pounds. He wonders why you can't work, keep a spotless house, prepare completely fresh organic meals, and still be the fun, vivacious, hottie you were when he met you. That Guy wonders why you can't do things like his mother did or why you seem utterly incapable of returning a library book on time even though going to the library is your favorite thing in the world and you could have bought a small country with the amount he has paid in fines for you.
That Guy doesn't love you, warts and all.
I hung up the phone this morning realizing that I most certainly didn't marry That Guy. He always _____________s and he never ______________s. Me too. I guess one of the deepest desires of my heart is for someone to just love me anyway. I guess I don't really want That Guy. . .
I'll just keep loving the one I have.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Squawk, Squawk, Squawk
Hello.
We haven't gotten to talk much lately and I've been meaning to take time to tell you why. I enjoyed posting to my blog so much that around the beginning of the year I began freelance writing. I love it! I've always wanted to pursue this type of work. Now, with my boys a little older I'm able to return to some of my personal interests. So, a lot of changes for me this year. I'm glad I made those resolutions at the New Year!
The internet has completely changed the writing market just as with other industries. I'm able to find jobs and write all sorts of things for people all over the country.
Recently, I applied for a position with a parenting website called Momsquawk. They are having an essay contest on Facebook. I wrote on a topic that we've talked about here at Monica's World, leaving children "home alone." The person who gets the most comments on their essay wins one of the writing positions.
So, if you have a minute please follow this link to my essay:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/momsquawk/home-alone/124089421000997
You HAVE TO LIKE the momsquawk page and then COMMENT on my essay. Comments on my FB page don't count. Wasn't that a smart marketing move on their part? I think there are 30 or so essayists.
I appreciate it guys. I'll be back soon to tell you more about what's going on in Monica's World.
Monica
PS My latest escapade involves a young boy, spit balls, and church. lol
We haven't gotten to talk much lately and I've been meaning to take time to tell you why. I enjoyed posting to my blog so much that around the beginning of the year I began freelance writing. I love it! I've always wanted to pursue this type of work. Now, with my boys a little older I'm able to return to some of my personal interests. So, a lot of changes for me this year. I'm glad I made those resolutions at the New Year!
The internet has completely changed the writing market just as with other industries. I'm able to find jobs and write all sorts of things for people all over the country.
Recently, I applied for a position with a parenting website called Momsquawk. They are having an essay contest on Facebook. I wrote on a topic that we've talked about here at Monica's World, leaving children "home alone." The person who gets the most comments on their essay wins one of the writing positions.
(Isn't their logo cute?)
So, if you have a minute please follow this link to my essay:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/momsquawk/home-alone/124089421000997
You HAVE TO LIKE the momsquawk page and then COMMENT on my essay. Comments on my FB page don't count. Wasn't that a smart marketing move on their part? I think there are 30 or so essayists.
I appreciate it guys. I'll be back soon to tell you more about what's going on in Monica's World.
Monica
PS My latest escapade involves a young boy, spit balls, and church. lol
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