This and That

Ahhhhhh the ex (SO not ex-husband) with whom I ended my relationship 18 months ago, has been sending me IM's for the past couple of days using a fake name. I know it's him because when I blocked the fake name from communicating with me - his real name immediately disappeared from my AIM buddy list. When I unblocked the fake name, his name then magically reappeared. Mystery solved. So, I IM'd the fake user back saying "I know this is you _____, so stop acting like an idiot and just say what you want to say to me!" and the fake user quickly signed off. He was no doubt shocked by my savvy internet skills which lead to his unmasking! Hysterical! How odd that a grown man would play games reminiscent of high school rather than approach me as an adult. Very odd indeed. Then again, games and half truths were why I ended it in the first place. Anyway, I've long forgiven him and miss the friendship so perhaps he's trying in his own way to mend fences. We shall see.

Loved the houses. All of them BUT liked #16 the best. Just not in a good neighborhood. If the garage were attached I could get a gun and a large dog and feel safe :) Anyway as my online friend betmo says (link to her website life's journey is in the sidebar) it's a fun way to spend a Sunday.

Daughter is all settled into her new digs. She called me the other day proud for having assembled one of the beds by herself. She felt a real sense of accomplishment. She was working an extra shift today for the overtime pay - so, at least she seems to have her head screwed on straight and her priorities in order.

My son, finished his program at job corps but got kicked out of the dorms for once again misbehaving. Now he's desperate and in dire circumstances once again. He called me yesterday and I felt so bad for him but he's gotten himself into a corner once again. No job, no money - he's living with a friend but the friend's roommate wants him to leave so now he says he's joining the Army which scares the hell out of me. I don't want him in the Army. Hopefully I convinced him to try the Navy or AF instead. He does have a job which he starts tomorrow - I told him he needs to go out and get another job and a third if necessary. Hopefully some of my advice will sink in. BUT it never has in the past, probably won't now.

I hope everyone has a lovely week. Love you!