Big Week

This was a BIG week for me, so much so that my bloggy time took a major hit. Work, family, and home stuff really gets in the way of important things like blogging, doesn't it?? *Sigh*.

I Finally took the Case Management Certi.fication exam after studying for the last 6 weeks. I think I did well, I should know the results in a week or so. And if I Never take another standardized test again, that's OKAY. Actually, that would be really Good. Really, really Good. Oh, and please share your opinion re.communication techniques, which is the more effective interview skill, maintaining constant client eye contact or leaning forward slightly?? Yowzah.

My parents live in Rancho Bernardo, near Poway and the site of the murder of high school student, Chelsea King. They were on their way home during a candle light vigil for this child and were stopped at a intersection for thirty minutes while the hundreds of vigil attendees crossed the street. My parents didn't complain, (atypical of my mother btw), and my mom said, "It's terrible enough to lose a child to cancer like we did, but to violence, it's unspeakable and horrible." So true. Rest in peace, beautiful girl, our hearts goes out to you and your family.

On a happier note, our family went to see Bon Jovi last night at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. (My husband got all of us tickets for a Christmas present, is that cool or WHAT??) It was our sons' first Rock Concert and they loved it. Bon Jovi put on Great Show and man, they sound Good. It was really touching at the end of the show to see the band members embrace and express genuine appreciation and thanks to the audience. Jon Bon Jovi said, "I know it's not 1984 anymore and to still be filling up a stadium in 2010 is not something I take for granted." Right On, Jon and Thanks to all of the band for showing us the love and sharing your wonderful music!

I am taking today off to get ready for our annual community wide yard sale. In my little tract, we have about 400 houses and something like 100+ families participate in selling for this yard sale. We have been cleaning out toys and our garage for the last month and have lots of great stuff, so come on by! Plus, it will be a refreshing break from the weasels and whackadoodles that come out of the woodwork during these sales. Please Wish me luck and more importantly, Forbearance, so I don't deck anybody if they are ridiculous in their offers or try to steal. Grrr! This is why I don't Usually EVER, Ever do yard sales, it's so much easier on my nerves to just donate our castoffs to charity and not deal with these scumbags, but the timing worked out, so I will give it another try.

So how was your week? Big, Medium, or Small? Or maybe SuperSized? What are you up to this weekend? Thank you!