And the winner for world's worst blogger is...

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!  (raise the roof)

Prepare for a long one as I haven't written in way too long.  It's been tough, what, with being unemployed and having all this time on my hands all of a sudden... 
Honestly though, I have been busy.  Being unemployed doesn't mean I'm just sitting here with my thumb up my bum all day.  When you're home all day long, you start to notice things like, have I ever dusted that?  I know I just moved into this apartment, what...6 months ago but...have I ever vaccumed?  Once these thoughts start, more continue to creep up on you and, before you know it, you've spent the whole day thinking about things you should be doing. 
But then, the next days are spent doing these things that have been carefully made into a list that is now staring at you ominously.  And, of course, once these things start, they never seem to end.  Just because you now have a list, crossing each one off as you complete them, doesn't mean your brain has shut off.  It seems the list gets longer and longer as I complete things.  I'll cross off 10 but add 20 more.  Its a vicious cycle.

This past weekend was fun.  On Friday I took Kayla to see Breaking Dawn.  I must say I now have so much more respect for Kristen Stewart.  I wont comment on the movie as I don't wanna ruin it for those that have yet to see it.  But I will say, that I was not disappointed.

On Sunday, though I missed the football games, I had the pleasure of going to the MLS Cup game against Houston.  It was the first time we'd been to a game in what felt like forever and, of course, it had to be pouring down rain and freezing cold. 

But this was a very welcome sight and, I'd like to think, a good luck charm.

But, the cold, the rain...that didn't stop any of us...the stadium was filled to capacity, double booked even...dedication at it's finest! 

And the Galaxy boys did not disappoint. 

We won 1-0 thanks to Landon Donovan. (cue song "Oh Landon Donovan Oh Landon Donovan Oh Landon Donovan Oh Landon Donovan...") 

At the end of the night, Travis and I were so happy to finally get out of those cold, wet clothes.

This now brings me to my next topic.  With Thanksgiving around the corner, listing the things you are thankful for seems to be the thing to do.  So, here are my top ten.  Be advised that the following list is in no particular order.

1) Landon Donovan -

Without him, it would've been a very long, cold, sad ending to my weekend, not to mention the Galaxy season.

2) Family -

Without them, I wouldn't be who I am today.
3) My children -

Without them, I wouldn't be the cranky areshole that I am today...lol j/k They are what keeps me going.  When everything is falling apart around me, they remind me what I'm still fighting for.

4) My parents -

Without them, I wouldn't be here.
5) Music -

What a dull existence it would be without music.

6) Fantasy Football -

Giving me 3 days to look forward to - Monday, Thursday, and Sunday!

7) The Sims 3 -

It's amazing how you lose track of time when you're in Simville.  Days just fly by!

8) Internet -

Thanks to the internet, I can listen to music, configure my fantasy football team, and tend to my crops, all at the same time!

9) My friends -

Some may come and some may go but real friends are the ones that seem as though they never left.  (yes, my sisters are some of my best friends)

10) Last but certainly not least, Travis. 

Without him I'd be a lost soul.  When my world is crumbling, and the sky is falling, he calmly picks up the pieces and starts putting them back together again.  He keeps me grounded and sane and it would be a sad, sad existence without him.  He completes me.

And on that note, Happy Thanksgiving to all, and to all a good night!  ;-)