Fall Brings New Beginnings

It's been a busy start to the fall season. My girls are busy with college and Jr. High. And my Vegas friend decided to move back to California. Very shocking to me to say the least. He called me on his move here saying he was done with Vegas and wanted to be back in Cali, which he is originally from. He also informed me that he was "moving here for me". Ok? He must be kidding, right?
Anyway, my friend and I ran the Long Beach Half marathon on Oct. 17th and that was awesome. Finished in 2 hours and 10 mins. Months prior I had invited Mr. Vegas friend to come to Long Beach to watch the race. Little did I know he actually would show up at the finish line waiting for me. Now I do have to say, I thought that was pretty awesome. No one does that. My own sisters won't even go to one of my races. So we hung out with my friend and her husband and a few other friends and we watched football at a local bar down by the race. We had lots of fun and he got along well with everyone. Since we both had cars in Long Beach, we left about the same time to head home and just followed each other. We decided to stop off at a burger place once we got back to our home town. We ate and had good conversation. He is a really fun person and seems to get all my quirks. And doesn't mind my flaws or least he didn't seem to be repulsed by my sweatyness at the racing finishing line.
I really am intrigued by Mr. Vegas. We have been friends for many years now and we both know quite a bit about each others past, both good and bad. We always have had great conversations but now that he is here, it somewhat changes the dynamic.
Life is always throwing stuff at you and the only thing we can control is how we react to it.

Blind Date

I have agreed to go on a blind date. A friend from the hospital is setting me up with her boyfriends friend. What have I got to lose? My biggest issue is that he is a Cop. Is that the wrong word to use? How about Police Officer? Whatever, my experience with them has been none! Just hear that they are all arrogant and cheaters. But who am I to stereotype. So we will see.
I will keep you posted.

Vegas & Cheer

So I am heading off to Vegas for the weekend. You know me, such the party animal. Actually going for my daughters All-Star Cheerleading National Competition. Which makes for a lot of big hair, glittery make-up, and way too many cheer moms that are attempting to live out their dreams through their daughters. Sounds like a whole lot of fun! Don't get me wrong I enjoy watching my beautiful daughter perform and give it her best, but the idea of adult fun this weekend is not on the agenda. Oh, I forgot. I will get to meet up with my cheerleading friend and her husband from high school. Both of her daughters are on another team that will be there as well. And possible a cocktail with a guy friend who lives in Vegas. He and I have been friends for 5 years now. He's nice to talk with but totally unavailable and not interested in me. So don't go getting the wrong idea. I better get to packing. Chat soon.
XoXo.

Thanksgiving~ Things I'm Grateful For

Sometimes instead of being grateful for what we have we start off by thinking about what we don't have. When in fact each of us has so much to be thankful for if we take the time to see the simple and usually the most important things in life.
Some of the simple things that I am thankful for are: Sunshine, Flowers, The Ocean, Being able to Run, and Being able to laugh at myself.
My greatest gift in life are my 2 beautiful daughters. My family. My mom who is so patient and has taught me how to love and forgive unconditionally. My Dad who is always optimistic and thinking about the positive things that he wants to do. (If you can't Dream it, you wont Do It). My 2 sisters who have become my best friends and aren't afraid to tell me when I'm right and when I'm wrong. I am also thankful for the heartaches that I have had in my life. Those times teach you to be thankful for the good times. You can usually learn something about yourself as well.
During this holiday, I hope that you will take the time to see how lucky you are. Even if you feel like your missing out on lots of stuff, that's not what life is about. Its the simple things that make it so sweet!
XOXO,
Cupcake

Hello. How have you been ? We haven't chatted lately. I guess when life is stable, I don't feel as strong a need to blog. Things are fairly smooth at this moment. Keeping busy being a single mom and dealing with issues that all moms have (single or not). Working full-time, being a taxi-cab for the kids, a chef, a housekeeper and sometimes a therapist. I also try to fit in time for my own personal/love life, if that is possible.
Still on the up with "Mr. 7". Its been close to 3 months and I do believe the honeymoon is over, but that's okay. Here comes reality. This is who I am. This is who you are. Take it or leave it. This relationship has made me grow as a person. I don't ALWAYS get my way with him. He doesn't give in easily. Very strong character that "Mr. 7". Something this cupcake isn't use too. But exactly what I need. We are pass the "its all about the sex". Actually, in my opinion, we could increase the frequency of that just a bit. Kinda different coming from the women instead of the man that I don't get enough. At least I don't feel like that's ALL it is. Just physical. Its NOT. Somewhere between the last entry and now, I pause when I write this, but think I may be falling in "you know what" with him. ~~~~Oh no !
We are having our first weekend together. Yeah, we have gone away, but always with other couples and friends. I think this will give me an idea of where his heart is. We don't talk about what "our" plans are for "us". Just enjoying the ride for now. But as you know, I am a control freak and like to know what the other person is thinking, feeling. "Mr. 7" knows this and I think he withholds information to keep me on my toes.
I like how this feels. Don't have any complaints. Starting to get that feeling of always wanting him to be part of my life. I don't want to be without him. He brings out the best in me. Isn't that reason enough to want someone in your life ? I think it is.
xoxo~ Cupcake