Betrayal

I'm kind of sad today! I have reason to believe that a very dear friend of mine, who I've known for almost 20 yrs. has lied to me! Why is this a big deal?? Because we're friends and friends don't do that to each other. Regardless of what he said he didn't do, and it turns out that he did, I don't think it would've mattered to me had he just been truthful. There was no reason for him to lie to me like he's been lying to everyone else. That's the kind of friend I am. I only want the truth, and I don't think that's a huge request! I never thought he'd do this, and that's where the hurt lies right now! I feel like there are other things that he may be lying about now, so what can I believe? His wife is the kind to turn a story around for her to come out the innocent one, but I always thought he was man enough to accept responsibility for his actions, and not try to lie his way out of it. So, how does one know when they are being deceived? When do you question them? I actually did that this morning in an email, so I'm waiting for a response. I know he's lying. I've got proof. You might think this man is more than my friend, but it's never been more than a friendship, but one that I've treasured. My heart hurts!

Happy last week is over!

Wow, first week back after vacations sucks to start with, but Tuesday, July 7th, we took a lightning strike that fried my oven and 2 TV's! Incredible and the cable is still not fixed. They are coming tonight between 5pm-8pm. I hope they can fix whatever the issue is, but it was caused by that terrible storm! It would've been ok when the storm first hit, but the lightning blew the main breaker in the house, and the one for the oven and hot water heater. Luckily, there was no damage to the hot water heater, and the breaker switches were easy to fix, but dang it, it got the oven. We replaced the oven on Friday of last week, and have homeowner's insurance started. UGH! I can't wait to get this behind us!

I'm going to be starting at the fitness center today. Joined on Friday afternoon, and signed up for some personal trainer sessions, just to get me going. If I have someone pushing me, then I know it will help me! I'm working on losing 50 pounds or more, and I was told that if I'm dedicated, and really want this, it will be 6-7 months before I see that kind of weight loss, which seems like no time when I've been trying to do this for a few years now! It's time for me, and I'm going to make this effort work!

Have a great week!!! Hope to hear from you soon!

The family unit

Here's the family on the last day of our week long vacation! Me, top step, pink shirt, next to Mom and Daddy! Just wanted to share!

Rene xoxo

Outer Banks Vacation

Vacation with the family is over, but I don't know why there's always got to be so much drama! My family can be so dysfunctional. I think that if I was as miserable as my sister, Julie, I'd be close to jumping off a bridge, but instead, she screams at everyone, or just alienates herself. DRAMA SUCKS!

Being with the family was really nice. It's been a long time since all 4 girls and our parents went on a family vacation, and adding our own families was really cool. The weather was perfect, and we had a really good time! Hoping to do it again next year.

I'm doing all the catch up stuff in the house today. Did the laundry while on vacation, since the house had a washer and dryer, but there's always that stuff that is waiting to be done when you get home! I need another week just to get settled, and do all the extra crap!

I've learned that my 17 yr. old nephew is pretty much a whore......met up with some girls at the beach, equally the whores, and "messed around". My over 21 nieces and nephews (along with my own 2 kids) can sure put away the beer and those frosty, fruity beverages. Oh well, we knew where they were and they were not a danger to anyone, and they had a really good time together!

Off I go to the chores......