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Gaining Equilibrium

So much to do, so little time

About Me


After 2 wonderful years in Nashville - more friends and memories than I can begin to name - I have come home. Anyone that knows me can tell you that I am first and foremost a very proud mother of 4 amazing people. My beautiful firstborn - Maggie has been married a year now and is EXPECTING HER FIRST CHILD! Yes, that's right, I'm going to be an "O'ma". I am more excited and grateful than I can talk about. Asia is in college studying to be a teacher. Colt is driving now! He has his permit and everything. He's getting so tall, he is the sweetest guy you will ever meet, handsome and has his mothers wit. I love his sense of humor. The girl that gets him will be very lucky - he has 2 older sisters and 2 younger sisters so will be very well acclimated to dealing with women. Katie is a firecracker and so, so much fun! They are all smart, funny, sweet, caring, compassionate and, of course, gorgeous. I could not be more proud - so if you're planning on being around me, be prepared to hear lots of stories! We had been talking about coming back home - it was so hard being 2 hours away from the kids. Maggie's pregnancy just moved things up a notch. Once the decision was made to make the move things just started falling into place.I actually have lots of interest - love anything outdoors - camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, etc. Love kids - have a lot of them. I love, love, love to cook and am pretty good at it - if I do say so myself. Love to read, love to dance, love to hang with my wonderful friends.At this point in my life I have traveled many paths and have lived many lives. I try, above all else, to always remember to be grateful. I strive daily for peace and harmony in all aspects of my life. Of course, that doesn't always happen but hey, that's part of the flow and ebb of life also.

My Interests

I am interested in people, in places, in the past and the future; humanity, peace and harmony; nature and beauty - which is everywhere and in all things if you just tilt your head the right way. And learning. I am always interested in learning something - anything. I am intrigued by life and all it emcompasses.

I'd like to meet:

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I enjoy meeting people in general. Like to meet people who are creative, centered, comfortable in their own skins. Don't like to meet people who are self involved and/or entrenched in drama.

Music:

Love music - love to dance. Like all kinds of music. Love, of course, chick music, indie music, folk music, independant music. My favorite artist is my good friend Anni Hallman. She rocks. I am thankful to have been introduced to the music of some great women - Stacy Sharp, Sara Lesher, KristiFuckinNeuman, Lindsey Hinkle. Of course I love Kristy Lee, Melissa Ferrick, and the Goddess Ani DeFranco. Close to my heart is Natalie Merchant. Love classic rock, alternative, jazz, blues - Billy Holiday is great for a romantic dinner! Some head banging, some rap - Missy Elliot is the bomb, love Outkast, OMG - In the Closet... R. Kelly's Opus (lol - Shannon, Mia - you my girls). I really like Jose Stone, and entirely too many people to think of right now. I guess you could say my taste is very eccecletic

Movies:

I haven't been able to keep up with movies the last few years - no time to go. But I love a good suspense (not to be confused with horror flick), a good cry, a good laugh. Some all time favorites are Alive (was facinated because it was true - love things that show the strength of the human spirit), Steel Magnolias, Fried Green Tomatoes, The Man Who Would Be King (very old)..... This is so hard! Can't think on the spot! LOL

Television:

OK, so I admit that I'm a big dork - love real news, TLC, History Channel, A&E. Am a Law & Order junkie. Love sitcoms (Friends, Seinfield) Don't watch a lot of TV and usually late at night - so often I don't see sitcoms until they are in reruns. Love The L Word, of course. When I have time I will watch things like Last Comic Standing - love any stand up comedy. I'm always up for some South Park. But, as I said, right now I watch very little TV.

Books:

Just finished The Giver - liked the book, hated the ending. I love to read and will read most anything. I used to be a consumate reader but haven't kept up on my reading so much the last 4 years - like everything else I "used" to enjoy. Working on correcting that now. Really like "The DeVinci Code", and live by "You Can Heal Your Own Life".

Heroes:

You know, there are many people that I respect and admire on many, many levels. I have an affinity with the military (those who serve, not the battle or those who choose the battle) and have the utmost respect for the service men & women who do it for the right reason. Those in the medical field - again, who do it for the right reason. Anyone who's job requires exceptional courage, compassion, strength of character, etc. Then there are the average people who are extraordinary in their own way - the mother who holds her family together while dealing with financial problems, a truly sick child, etc. Those who have lost someone they love in a traumatic way but who channel their grief into fund raising, education about the disease or crime that took their loved one, etc. I believe the world is full of heros and that if you only look you will see them everywhere.

My Blog

Another fork in the path.....

It's been a while since I've blogged.  Since there's so much going on, I thought it high time. As most of you know by now, I am moving back to AlaFuckinBama.    We recently found o...
Posted by Just A Girl on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 09:29:00 PST

In honor of their engagement....

In honor of the engagement of my dear friends BriLdget and ShaLnnon  I am reposting a blog that was written for and about them - in the very beginning.  Mia, ALnnie (via phone and computer) ...
Posted by Just A Girl on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:31:00 PST

Thank you~

Well, another year has passed - and what a year it's been!  Lots of tears and lots of joy.  I was actually a little depressed about my birthday this year - I mean, the last one was so awesom...
Posted by Just A Girl on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:01:00 PST

Mama Kyme's "family" THANKSGIVING!

OK guys - it's getting really close! Thanksgiving is next week! We are so, so excited about our dinner. In case you don't know, some of us are getting together and having Thanksgiving Dinner for ou...
Posted by Just A Girl on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:19:00 PST

She finally did it!!!

I am so, so proud of her! After much prodding from me and others, Sara has FINALLY made herself a music page! Go check it out... www.myspace.com/saralesher and add her as a friend.MAKE SURE you wat...
Posted by Just A Girl on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 05:58:00 PST

Amendment 1 - worth the read

A Friend of Mine Wrote This. Read it! (I got it from Mia - don't know who she got it from but it's worth the read)A brief history of Ammendment 1 I have been reading a lot of people's blogs about Ame...
Posted by Just A Girl on Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:45:00 PST

I love my new blog page!

HowManyOfMe.comThere are:0people with my namein the U.S.A.How many have your name?...
Posted by Just A Girl on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 01:27:00 PST

Thank you.....

OK, so it's been a while since I've written a blog and anyone who knows me knows that a lot has gone on in my life lately. Some things that were inevitable and needed to happen, happened - and for tha...
Posted by Just A Girl on Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:47:00 PST

The truth

OK, so why is it that some people just can not tell the truth - to save their lives, their relationships or even their friendships.  And why is it that those people are the best at "putting on a ...
Posted by Just A Girl on Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:51:00 PST

Last count - 24 beautiful girls at Kyme's pool

-To all those who managed to come and hang for hours-To those who just dropped in for a while-To all MY GIRLS!  I love you so.  -And, to all the newbies who were just visiting or just coming...
Posted by Just A Girl on Sat, 17 Jun 2006 09:34:00 PST