I just took a Facebook quiz to help me realize which state I truly belong in, and this is what I got. Yikes! I guess, I am not the quintessential California girl, after all. As a Native Californian, I know that California is really very diverse. We are not all blond surfers. This quiz is literally hogwash. But wow, Kansas?What a blow! Had I been more of a poser, I could have BS'd the "California" answers, like some people. LOL
Kansas is quiet, peaceful, and full of small hometown vibes. Your down-to-earth, humble personality, as well as your appreciation of the simple things in life make this state the perfect one for you!
AAH! (Bunny appreciation moment) Pretty picture that my daughter just took! We have a family of bunnies happily living in our backyard.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
This is a photo from the Farmer's Market in Encinitas. I have not been to a Farmer's Market, since college, in Santa Barbara (1994?), but it has not changed one bit. It is mandatory that you (women) have to wear a sundress when you go to the Farmer's Market, and you have to buy sunflowers also. This is still so trendy! The locally-grown, fresh fruit and vegetables taste great though!
Monday, August 6, 2018
Look at the tan lines on this streaker! Irish men know how to have fun! Dreaming of Irish men now. LOL
So, I thought I saw the man who was the original voice in my head, my college stalker, and the man who drove me to insanity yesterday. He was with his wife and pointed to her, or something. I don't want to look at his wife. I know this man is married. What I want to know is, why the hell is he ALWAYS in San Diego, when his whole life is in Santa Cruz? Go home. This song expresses how I feel about our awkward encounter yesterday.
I bought my first romper yesterday. I think it is still cute, although the trend may have passed. (Oh well)
Friday, August 3, 2018
OK, it is time to put my money where my mouth is. I just received the audio of Sophia with her Bach 2 Rock band, in the studio. Sophia sang a duet called Renegades with her band. I think her vocal performance turned out better here, because it was a duet. She is very competitive and having another female vocalist on the track pushed her to be the better singer. (Ha!) Introducing Sophia and the Savage Zombie Ducks singing Renegades.
In happier times, the performance that kick-started her dreams, my daughter Sophia's, very first Rock Camp performance!
Today, I had my biggest disappointment of the summer. My daughter had been attending rock camp this week. She was all set to be the lead singer for her camp band. But throughout the week, the kids (boys) bullied her too much. The boys goofed on her long nails, drawing, and singing. One boy said, "Your nails are so long, that you don't even need a guitar pick. You could just use your nails." When they played games, she noticed all the boys were rooting against her. She felt like no one liked her there. They are just jealous! She was the only one there with any raw talent!
My daughter is a very sensitive girl, on the Autism Spectrum. She has emotional dysregulation, which some children on the Autism Spectrum have.
So, ultimately, she refused to perform today. We left feeling defeated. I envied the other parents whose children performed. I also judged them, for having such bullies and brats for children. I felt judged too. I had been so excited and ready to film her and post her great performance here. She was supposed to sing "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay. I think she can really sing it too. She has a very sweet voice.
On the only positive note of the day, (and I don't want to jinx it) but we left, before I got so upset, that I started hearing voices. No voices? I can barely believe it myself. I might shed a few tears though.
