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Traci

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About Me

I am a mother and an aspiring poet... I find that writing illuminates my soul and sets me free... For those moments, in those words, I am free; without boundaries by which to live. Through those words and phrases, I can be anything and be anywhere. The passion that you read is me.. Is it you?Being divorced after 18 years of marriage, I met a wonderful man named Mike. Although our relationship began with an ordinary first date, it has grown to be more than anything ever expected. Mike has two wonderful kids of his own, Domineque and Coleton. Each of them as found a special place both in my life and in my heart. Mix them in with my own great kids, Mike and Kati, and we are quite the bunch.Life is what you make it, I have learned. Mike and I have had our share of lemons, but together we seem to make plenty of Arnold Palmer's out of it all and smile through the chaos that comes our way.
My life as it is....

Moments in time captured one frame at a time... Pictures that pretend to complete the gallery of one's life... These are a few of mine....


Here I am... Where are you??? Please sign my guestbook!!!!

My Interests

I love music! Music of all kinds... country (as long as it isn't the twangy stuff!), jazz, blues, rock and some alternative....I love writing! I love to write poetry about life, love, sensuality, and the darkside of life...

I'd like to meet:

Are you kidding??? Richard Gere & Sean Connery....Real people??? Someone who is honest, real, and down to earth. Someone who looks forward to each day as it comes. One who lives life with no regrets - for even the mistakes make us who we are...I believe that I have met that person.

Music:

Hinder, Nikelback, Shinedown, Evanescence, Queensryche, MontgomeryGentry, Rascal Flatts, Stone Sour, Seether...too many to mention.

Movies:

Anything scary...

Television:

I don't have time to watch much television, but, Law & Order Criminal Intent and SVU are my favorites.

Books:

Wish I had the time to read....

Heroes:

My mother and my mommish... I lost my mother in 1990, my mommish stepped in without giving it another thought, selflessly giving of herself completely....My ex-husband.... He has faced his own demons and come out on top - rebuilding his relationships with our two great kids. Time and time again, he has shown us all what a wonderful person and father that he was meant to be.My kids.... Mike and Kati. They have been through so much in their short lives and have grown into exquisite young adults - learning the hard way that doing the right thing may not always be the easiest, but in the end, holding your head up high with the knowledge of your own decisions is more fulfilling than the need to apologize.And last, but not ever least, my boyfriend, Mike. He means the world to me. He has had the strength and courage to overcome so much adversity in his own life, to be the man that I have fallen in love with. A hard working man that hasn't lost the touch of chivalry in todays society. A man that truly adores his children and only wants the best for them - hoping that they learn through both his mistakes and wise choices. The only other person that I have had the pleasure of sharing space with that sees life the way that I do.... diversity is beautiful if you open your eyes to see all the colors of the world. I love you, Mike Hass.

My Blog

And the journey begins

The touch of another only rested on the surface,leaving but an empty shadow; my heart cold and painfully restless.My soul, knowing that there had to be more,continued to yearn, forever plead for that ...
Posted by Traci on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:51:00 PST

"The Closer I Get To You" By Luther Vandross & Beyonce' Know

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGYkgO11PTA This is for Mike.... Love you.......
Posted by Traci on Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:32:00 PST

At a crossroads with baggage...

There comes a point in time when one has to let go of all that weighs them down. BAGGAGE... Baggage comes in many forms: should have's, could have's, would have's, unrequited love, disappointment, bu...
Posted by Traci on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:13:00 PST

Why?

In the still of the night, your shadows spread too freelyNo longer bound by the conscious confines of realityFor in the darkness you feel absent, completely hidden from viewSeemingly invisible to othe...
Posted by Traci on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:26:00 PST

I give thanks for the little things.....

I'm thankful for the little things in life that make the chaos all worth while. You know those days where you're not feeling well and it feels as if humanity is out to make your day worse.... We all ...
Posted by Traci on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:05:00 PST

The gift of acceptance

There are birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, special occasion gifts, and gifts of the heart. The most special gift that I've received has got to be the gift of acceptance.As most of you can tell by rea...
Posted by Traci on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:17:00 PST

Ahhhh...... Patient Romance does exist....

A sequel to my post on May 13 - "Where has Patient Romance Gone?"It's amazing when you take the time to share what is in your heart and soul for others to read, contemplate, and maybe even consider th...
Posted by Traci on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:49:00 PST

Simplicity....

The simple things in life come so naturally if you let them... patient romance....The opportunity to sit and talk, share conversation about the simple things in life, as well as the difficult things t...
Posted by Traci on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:44:00 PST

Coming home

There are those who will tell you that you can never go home again. Obviously, their house has never been a home. Let me tell you why I feel this way...Nineteen years ago, I lost my beloved mother t...
Posted by Traci on Sun, 25 May 2008 08:46:00 PST

And yet I wonder.....

I wonder what goes on inside your head... your heart... your soul....Do you sometimes simply sit quietly, lost in your own dimension, and think about all that has come before you, all that lies in you...
Posted by Traci on Fri, 23 May 2008 08:53:00 PST