December 2010

Comfort Zone Withdrawl

by Heligirl on December 30, 2010

in Beyond Mommyhood,Daily Ramblings

Being ripped out of your comfort zone can really do a number on you. I had a rough day Tuesday, feeling melancholy most of the day, even crying a few times. I had to return to the office to record my “never back in the office” voicemail and write the permanent bouceback to my e-mail. […]

Watch Out Lady GaGa

by Heligirl on December 29, 2010

in Daily Ramblings

Mr. Man decided to bust his moves yesterday as we got our groove on to Lady GaGa. Tweet

The Night Was Moist

by Heligirl on December 28, 2010

in Daily Ramblings

Cabana Boy Chronicles In a tip of the hat to my new title of “bored, frustrated housewife in search of a cabana boy,” I introduce you to a new writing project, the Cabana Boy Chronicles. These could very well be stories completely contrived for your entertainment by a bored, frustrated housewife (who wishes they were […]

Introducing: My Cabana Boy

by Heligirl on December 27, 2010

in Daily Ramblings

This last month has been one for the record books. When I reflect back, there is love, longing, hate, betrayal, envy, drama, anger, passion, pain, tears, laughter, lying and lots of drinking. And those are just the things I’m willing to admit. Why, it could be a trashy romance novel if spun the right way. […]

Resolution after the Storm

by Heligirl on December 21, 2010

in Daily Ramblings

If you’ve been following the saga, my position at the company has been eliminated starting Jan. 2, 2011. I’ve gone through so many emotions and feelings since hearing the news on Dec. 6 – anger, fear, pain, frustration, despair, hope, obsession, depression, guilt, self doubt, lack of appetite, helplessness, loss of control to my impulsive […]

How we react to a child’s actions and words can be instrumental in whether children become encouraged or discouraged. It takes practice for even the most well intentioned of us to use encouraging language all the time. Lord knows I still slip up. Remember, in the end, the important thing is to be encouraging more […]

Friday Funny

by Heligirl on December 17, 2010

in Daily Ramblings

In honor of the subject this week, I leave you laughing with… Yup, I’m doing much better now. Looking forward to what the future brings. “You cannot sail to new horizons without first leaving sight of the shore.” Tweet

Fist Fight: Logic vs. Passion

by Heligirl on December 16, 2010

in Confessions

The following post is brought to you by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop writing prompt “Fist Flight.” It may be a metaphor or a piece of fiction. It could have happened long ago, or could be taking place this instant. (But I will tell you this is not something to do with my current work situation, […]