I have seen the entire season- and it has been a rollercoaster. We all have different opinions but this is mine.
Its incredible to me that Danielle Staub was fired from the show because "allegedley" the other housewives threatened to quit! Absurd is what I say. Danielle is the money train for all the NJ housewives. DRAMA sells just like SEX sells! Its a fact! The last time I checked all TV shows on the screen have drama and sex involved. There is no more Leave it to Beaver, Lassie, Little House on the Praire...I mean come on! Our society feeds on Drama and Sex like its Crack!!! Is it a good thing? NO! But it's what we love to watch. Okay now back to the housewives....
This season I felt like Jaqueline was hiding behind the "Manzo" family shield too much and not speaking up for herself. She had a lot to say about Danielle-but never to her face. Let me discuss the incident at the Fashion Show-ummm why did Teresa have to instigate and fuel the flames? She knew that Danielle was going to react and see that it was just FAKE as hell. If Danielle is so dangerous, and a criminal--why was she the one running!!! Theresa chased her only because she spoke the TRUTH about her home. Jaqueline and Caroline want to blame Danielle for Ashley pulling her hair-but they should all blame Teresa. IF she didnt try to attack Danielle and chase her out of the building then maybe Ashley wouldnt have pulled her hair.
The men of the show were even speaking of Danielle, that was shocking to me. She is so much "trouble" and a bad "influence"...right. Theresa is a bully. Her husband is a drunk and got a DWI. Jaqueline is a follower and does not know how to be her own woman. Caroline acts like a wannabe "God Father". One thing I have noticed is that no matter what these women threw at Danielle she was calm and collected. From the first episode to the last it was about Danielle-she was talked about-in all episodes. Cha-Ching---will next season be so worth watching???
I think Caroline is the most mature out of all them to a point. The last episode she had a purpose for meeting Danielle. Did she accomplish it? NOPE she did not. She was name calling, bringing up the past, and bashing Danielle. Caroline wanted to stop the "nonsense" but she only added more fuel to the fire! Caroline stooped to a lower level at that dinner. She went to bat for Ashley. Why couldnt Ashley apologize to Danielle? Ashley does have a point when she is bitching at her mother. Why does everyone keep talking about Danielle??? Who cares??? Jaqueline was just obsessed with talking about Danielle to Ashley instead of talking about Ashleys ACTIONS!
These women let Danielle who is just 1 person control their lives! Rumors are rumors-who cares! Danielle had the most rumors spread about her and she just cut the other women out. Why couldn't the Manzos and Teresa do the same??
It was funny to me how the last dinner they had the Mafioso tall chairs and sitting around like they were waiting for the head of the family-the "God Father" I mean Caroline. But the Manzos are not in the Mafia?? Yea...ok.
Next season will suck big time. I'm looking forward to the reunion where Danielle gets bashed some more and Teresa and Jaquelin act up and get in her face. Poor Andy Cohen gets pushed by Teresa...but Danielle is the "dangerous one". Bravo has it all wrong-they all need that show--you never bite the hand that feeds you. In this case it is Danielle Staub!
I hope you guys comment for those who are big fans like I'am :-)
vee
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
August so far
August has been the hardest and the greatest month so far-since I have been here in Hoston. Let me start with the good stuff. The twins birthday is the Friday the 13th and they turn 7! I am so happy about that. They also go back to school in August so that means I get to go back to work and be apart of the adult world. LOL-I love my kids but I need to play with adults too.
Elias has accomplished the toilet training! Yesss thanks for the applause. I knew with him I Just had to be patient and wait for him to be ready. He has had a few accidents but he is on the right track. I no longer need to buy pull-ups weekly just monthly! Just for the night-when he sleeps. That is such a great feeling-when your kids accomplish something.
I am single again-and that is hard to swallow but its going down easy. I gotta do what I gotta do right? But I have realized once again that I am stronger than what I give myself credit for.
Elias has accomplished the toilet training! Yesss thanks for the applause. I knew with him I Just had to be patient and wait for him to be ready. He has had a few accidents but he is on the right track. I no longer need to buy pull-ups weekly just monthly! Just for the night-when he sleeps. That is such a great feeling-when your kids accomplish something.
I am single again-and that is hard to swallow but its going down easy. I gotta do what I gotta do right? But I have realized once again that I am stronger than what I give myself credit for.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Energy
Red Bull has become my new coffee! Coffee just does not do it for me anymore unless its starbucks or the caramel Frappe @ Mcdonald's. And from my house Starbucks is just too far. The moment I wake up I beging my routine. I guess routine is good because things are in order- but sometimes it is boring because there is just not enough excitment LOL.
Everyday with out fail Mr. Elias is the one who wakes me up, "Mami, I want cereal". My usual response is "okay in five minutes" which turns into an hour. And he re-visits my bed side at least 5x in that same hour. When I finally wake up its to the bathroom to brush my teeth, wash my face, and look in the mirror and mentally say to myself--"ok today hopefully will be different". I then round up the kids and ask them if they brushed their teeth and the answer is usually NO. So that gives me another 10 min in my bed lol, and they rush into the bathroom and do what they do. I get to catch a couple extra zzz's and then Mr. Elias comes out and says "Look mami, they are clean. See?" I love that. What I always say is " Wow-they are so bright!".
I feed my kids whatever they want for breakfast-usually its cereal or waffles. I usually have some red bull and water and a waffle. Since I dont work yet and I like to keep my kids in the summer we are home alot. We occasionaly go out to my sisters, movies or to the museum. We take drives, and explore Houston. This summer has been so wet because of the rain. It rains for days out here so we are forced to stay home.
Mr. Elias is still in pull-ups and just refuses to do #2 in the toilet. So annoying! But I have to deal with it. I know he will come around and that will be a very happy and special day for the both of us LOL. Sometimes while im in my room I look at my make-up bag and just think about the days I used to put on my face and be colorful and glam. Now im just pasty and bland. I keep my eyebrows in check and still do my hair on the reg, but I miss the make-up. When I go out with my kids I put on mascara and lip gloss, that's what doesnt take alot of time lol. I havent gone shopping in a long time so I feel like my wardrobe is like my uniform LOL. Because I moved away from my home town- I dont have friends yet so I am pretty much in solitude.
I would kill to go to the bar and go have drinks @ happy hour and get dressed up like an adult. My boyfriend is my DVR like Miranda from SATC. I can totally relate. During the day I feed my kids lunch and 2x snacks just like a school facility. I am also there teacher, and we do a lesson plan 1x a day and we do frequent trips to the library for summer reading. When my boys have there allergies or asthma attacks I am the pediatrician that supplies Zyrtec and Albuterol which cures them in no time. I think what really cures them is my bed side manner and the boo boo kisses. Yes I know I complain, but I am entitled too, aren't I? I think good moms complain. I say that because we get to vent, and we all vent in different ways. And at the end of the day we still love our children.
The way our society is today, you dont necessarily need that bff on the other line to vent like in the old days, now you can vent by just simply posting your status/mood on the many internet outlets. Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, AIM, MSN messenger and Gtalk. And it takes less time then venting on the phone or posting a blog, and most of the time you feel better. Because not just one of your friends respond, many of your friends do. And you feel like others feel what you feel.
The evening sets in and dinner is served. This is my favorite part of the day. We get to talk and discuss our days even though I know what they did and vice versa. But still- its good conversation. When we are done and go upstairs I tell the kids to clean-up for the 20th time that day. And its TV time for them, and I tuck them in. When I go back to my room I read, or go online check my BB and respond to my BBM's or text my sis. I dont watch live tv anymore because my BF DVR will record it for me. So I like to watch my shows sometime after midnight when the kids are all asleep and I will not have any interruptions. Mr. Elias pops in my room like 10x before he is asleep to tell me "Mami put my blanket please". When the tv goes off and Mr. Elias's cries die off, I get to enjoy my shower in peace. And I get to scrub away the day and feel clean and fresh for the following one. I get to enjoy my DVR time with my BF and be in tranquility for a couple hours before I myself head to bed.
My last thoughts when I go to bed are "God bless my family tonight and make sure we are safe. I hope Elias does a #2 tomorrow, and I hope to have energy for the following day."
Everyday with out fail Mr. Elias is the one who wakes me up, "Mami, I want cereal". My usual response is "okay in five minutes" which turns into an hour. And he re-visits my bed side at least 5x in that same hour. When I finally wake up its to the bathroom to brush my teeth, wash my face, and look in the mirror and mentally say to myself--"ok today hopefully will be different". I then round up the kids and ask them if they brushed their teeth and the answer is usually NO. So that gives me another 10 min in my bed lol, and they rush into the bathroom and do what they do. I get to catch a couple extra zzz's and then Mr. Elias comes out and says "Look mami, they are clean. See?" I love that. What I always say is " Wow-they are so bright!".
I feed my kids whatever they want for breakfast-usually its cereal or waffles. I usually have some red bull and water and a waffle. Since I dont work yet and I like to keep my kids in the summer we are home alot. We occasionaly go out to my sisters, movies or to the museum. We take drives, and explore Houston. This summer has been so wet because of the rain. It rains for days out here so we are forced to stay home.
Mr. Elias is still in pull-ups and just refuses to do #2 in the toilet. So annoying! But I have to deal with it. I know he will come around and that will be a very happy and special day for the both of us LOL. Sometimes while im in my room I look at my make-up bag and just think about the days I used to put on my face and be colorful and glam. Now im just pasty and bland. I keep my eyebrows in check and still do my hair on the reg, but I miss the make-up. When I go out with my kids I put on mascara and lip gloss, that's what doesnt take alot of time lol. I havent gone shopping in a long time so I feel like my wardrobe is like my uniform LOL. Because I moved away from my home town- I dont have friends yet so I am pretty much in solitude.
I would kill to go to the bar and go have drinks @ happy hour and get dressed up like an adult. My boyfriend is my DVR like Miranda from SATC. I can totally relate. During the day I feed my kids lunch and 2x snacks just like a school facility. I am also there teacher, and we do a lesson plan 1x a day and we do frequent trips to the library for summer reading. When my boys have there allergies or asthma attacks I am the pediatrician that supplies Zyrtec and Albuterol which cures them in no time. I think what really cures them is my bed side manner and the boo boo kisses. Yes I know I complain, but I am entitled too, aren't I? I think good moms complain. I say that because we get to vent, and we all vent in different ways. And at the end of the day we still love our children.
The way our society is today, you dont necessarily need that bff on the other line to vent like in the old days, now you can vent by just simply posting your status/mood on the many internet outlets. Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, AIM, MSN messenger and Gtalk. And it takes less time then venting on the phone or posting a blog, and most of the time you feel better. Because not just one of your friends respond, many of your friends do. And you feel like others feel what you feel.
The evening sets in and dinner is served. This is my favorite part of the day. We get to talk and discuss our days even though I know what they did and vice versa. But still- its good conversation. When we are done and go upstairs I tell the kids to clean-up for the 20th time that day. And its TV time for them, and I tuck them in. When I go back to my room I read, or go online check my BB and respond to my BBM's or text my sis. I dont watch live tv anymore because my BF DVR will record it for me. So I like to watch my shows sometime after midnight when the kids are all asleep and I will not have any interruptions. Mr. Elias pops in my room like 10x before he is asleep to tell me "Mami put my blanket please". When the tv goes off and Mr. Elias's cries die off, I get to enjoy my shower in peace. And I get to scrub away the day and feel clean and fresh for the following one. I get to enjoy my DVR time with my BF and be in tranquility for a couple hours before I myself head to bed.
My last thoughts when I go to bed are "God bless my family tonight and make sure we are safe. I hope Elias does a #2 tomorrow, and I hope to have energy for the following day."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Parenting
I belive that being a parent is the hardest job of all time. I have 4x kids ranging from 16 to 3 and a 1/2 years-old. Some times there a good days and there are bad days. Parenting is a never ending job, and you learn something every single day.
My son Elias is the youngest, and he is my inspiration. I say that because he has overcome so many obstacles in his life. He had Torticollis, a physical delay, speech delay. And he worked hard to be a normal toddler, who can run, walk and play with his siblings.
Jaida and Jaiden will be 7 next month. This is the age when they grow into a different phase. They know what they want, and they are very vocal. I think its cool they play with Elias even though they think he is a "baby". They think Nick Jr. is a "baby channel". No more Dora, or Yo Gabba Gabba for them. They are moving into Avatar, Batman, Big Time Rush. Its facinating to me, but at the same time they are growing up. The only little hands I have are from Elias. I can live with that---for now.
Anthony is my teenager. We have such a great friendship. I am only 16 years older than him-so we kind of grew up. He is one of my best friends. Even thought he endured a rough early child hood, hes such a put together young man.
The gap of ages withing my children is the the best. I get to learn with anthony what to do or not to do with the others and so on. If parenting were easy-everyone would be one. And just because you are one, does not ean your a good one.
My son Elias is the youngest, and he is my inspiration. I say that because he has overcome so many obstacles in his life. He had Torticollis, a physical delay, speech delay. And he worked hard to be a normal toddler, who can run, walk and play with his siblings.
Jaida and Jaiden will be 7 next month. This is the age when they grow into a different phase. They know what they want, and they are very vocal. I think its cool they play with Elias even though they think he is a "baby". They think Nick Jr. is a "baby channel". No more Dora, or Yo Gabba Gabba for them. They are moving into Avatar, Batman, Big Time Rush. Its facinating to me, but at the same time they are growing up. The only little hands I have are from Elias. I can live with that---for now.
Anthony is my teenager. We have such a great friendship. I am only 16 years older than him-so we kind of grew up. He is one of my best friends. Even thought he endured a rough early child hood, hes such a put together young man.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Topic: Alone time-Juggling it ALL
How much alone time do we give ourselves? Everyone needs alone time, no matter the situation. As a parent I am always searching for that LOL. Sometimes I might not get to go out on my own, but I occasionally lock myself in my room in the dark and turn on my ipod. And that relaxes me and helps me get centered.
I hate to see people stressed out and feel like they have no time for anything. Especially my friends. We are all thriving for that perfect job/career and doing what we gotta do to get it. Some of us go to school, work and raise families. And we sacrifice time-and our families to get it. For some it works and for others not so much. I can only do a little bit at a time. When it comes to my kids im so selfish-I dont let my husband be the mother hen because I feel like I do it better LOL. I choose to work pt and go to school FT. That is how I balance it for me and my kids. I enjoy picking them up from school and seeing their faces when they see me getting them. I enjoy the HW time with them as well, even though sometimes I'am tired. I want my kids to grow up knowing that I was there for them all the time especially there younger years.
I think we all want that for our families. At the same time we all need to get that Alone Time, no matter how we get it. It centers us, helps with our sanity, and our survival! As WOMEN being a SUPER WOMAN not only means doing it all, but allowing others to help as well.
I hate to see people stressed out and feel like they have no time for anything. Especially my friends. We are all thriving for that perfect job/career and doing what we gotta do to get it. Some of us go to school, work and raise families. And we sacrifice time-and our families to get it. For some it works and for others not so much. I can only do a little bit at a time. When it comes to my kids im so selfish-I dont let my husband be the mother hen because I feel like I do it better LOL. I choose to work pt and go to school FT. That is how I balance it for me and my kids. I enjoy picking them up from school and seeing their faces when they see me getting them. I enjoy the HW time with them as well, even though sometimes I'am tired. I want my kids to grow up knowing that I was there for them all the time especially there younger years.
I think we all want that for our families. At the same time we all need to get that Alone Time, no matter how we get it. It centers us, helps with our sanity, and our survival! As WOMEN being a SUPER WOMAN not only means doing it all, but allowing others to help as well.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Adjusting
so its going on 2 months, that my family and I are in Houston. The kids love it more everyday and so do I. I find myself thinking alot lately and just thinking about my next move. I can not wait to start school in sept. I am pursuing my degree in Speech Pathology, I want to be a speech pathologist for children. As you already know my son Elias was born with some disabilities and the journey that we went through together inspired me. It is just incredible when you see your child saying words for the first time and that is because you helped them. So that is my path right now-I am also writing more and working on my blog and my novel.
Writing for me is therapy and I always find that when people read what I write they learn something new about me. I love that! So here in Houston im still learning my way around-thank god for my Gps. The freeways are a little intimidating because they are so wide, and there is alot of exits and lanes. Lanes for exits only, lanes for car pooling, lanes for u-turns. Just insane- I know I will get used to it eventually. I miss NY sometimes- like the village. And Bbq's frozen drinks.
Writing for me is therapy and I always find that when people read what I write they learn something new about me. I love that! So here in Houston im still learning my way around-thank god for my Gps. The freeways are a little intimidating because they are so wide, and there is alot of exits and lanes. Lanes for exits only, lanes for car pooling, lanes for u-turns. Just insane- I know I will get used to it eventually. I miss NY sometimes- like the village. And Bbq's frozen drinks.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Many things
I have been in Houston almost 3 weeks. The move was just great-the drive with the kids was so theraputic for us. We needed that time together as a family-driving through different states was wonderful. The scenery kept changing- Elias loved seeing the cows, chickens, horsesd, and donkeys. LOL-the birds changed as well. We bonded me my kids and husband. My husband was affected the most because we were living apart in NY so to be together was great for him. He really missed us and the togetherness we did not have. As a family we grew together and as a couple we got closer.
Houston is warm, and beautiful. There is so much space-you hardly see people walking! The palm trees are so realxing to look at. THe kids love the space in the house-and of course the stairs. The first week they would go up and down and up and down. Twins are in school and me and Elias are looking for a school that fits him. Alot on my plate-but I'm doing what I always do which is being a mom and making sure my kids are good 1st. Then comes me and everything else LOL.
Houston is warm, and beautiful. There is so much space-you hardly see people walking! The palm trees are so realxing to look at. THe kids love the space in the house-and of course the stairs. The first week they would go up and down and up and down. Twins are in school and me and Elias are looking for a school that fits him. Alot on my plate-but I'm doing what I always do which is being a mom and making sure my kids are good 1st. Then comes me and everything else LOL.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Moving On...
Iam constantly asked "v are you really moving?", and I respond "yes". When I went to Houston in August for my vacation-I fell in love with the people, the surroundings and the fact that the people are HAPPY! I mean think about it- walking the streets of NYC is everyone smiling? Do people say "Good Morning" and give salutations all day? Nope- I have lived in NYC all my life and never got that impression. Don't get me wrong I love NYC-I love the diversity, central park, the village, 5th avenue. But the hustle and bustle is a little tired for me-I want my kids to have more. I want more!!! I need to make the change-and I am going to--I have no regrets. This decision that I am making feels so right---fits like a glove--just right.
Through this experience I have come to see who were my real friends and who were my fake friends. And that is ok--I am not grieving anyone LOL. Those that were lost to the word "friendship"are just gone from my life. But I have made new friendships and some were quite surprising and the bond is just unbelievable, I am grateful. Of course I am a little nervous but more excited because its a clean slate-room for improvement. That is always a plus in life. So through this journey I will be blogging about my experience and hopefully inspire someone along the way.
vee
Through this experience I have come to see who were my real friends and who were my fake friends. And that is ok--I am not grieving anyone LOL. Those that were lost to the word "friendship"are just gone from my life. But I have made new friendships and some were quite surprising and the bond is just unbelievable, I am grateful. Of course I am a little nervous but more excited because its a clean slate-room for improvement. That is always a plus in life. So through this journey I will be blogging about my experience and hopefully inspire someone along the way.
vee
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