Soleil hugging her sister:
Neve:
Soleil:
Neve:
Soleil
Personally, we can def see major differences between the girls. But I can see where you guys would think they look alike.
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Archive for June, 2008
Yeahy Neve!
First of all- I must make this announcement:
NEVE JUST ROLLED OVER!!
This makes me so incredibly happy.
It’s a Christmas miracle!
Soleil has been rolling over for over a month now , so seeing Neve do it just makes me day. And I know that they are not the same person and will do things at their own time, but because they were 10 weeks premature I am naturally worried about their development. The funny thing is when I was at their pediatricians office 2 weeks ago, he said not to worry that she should be rolling over within a month. I guess I shouldn’t doubt him.
On a different note…
Yesterday I decided to take the day off of “work” and just hang out with my husband since he doesn’t work Fridays. My mom watched the girls and we went to a Diner to have breakfast than did a little shopping. He then he agreed to see Sex In the City with me. How cool does that make him? We observed that there were 3 other guys in the theater. One guy came with his wife and the other two came separately and sat isolated. One of them looked like he was there for a nasty reason. I will leave it at that.
Oh, and I am not pregnant as originally thought- yes, I had a scare. How funny that I now consider it a scare? I was late 6 days- which I never am. But aunt flo decided to come overnight which makes my Belated Bday dinner out with friends tonight kinda sucky.
This past week has been a whirlwind of emotions.
On Monday, my boss was told she was being let go.
On Tuesday the company made the big announcement.
On Wednesday I packed up most of her office.
This has been so sad for me.
My boss was a mentor to me. She was an EVP of a huge media company and a mom. She juggled it all beautifully. She understood when I had to leave or not come in because of my kids. She gave me a chance.
And in a blink of an eye, she’s gone.
My sole purpose was to deal with her affairs. Now that she’s gone, I’m just sitting here. HR doesn’t know what to do with me yet, so I am still here and getting paid.
The new EVP (he was the VP and has been here for 19 years and if you ask me should have just been the EVP originally) is good friends with my former boss (the one prior to this one). Me and the new EVP have a great relationship . He is a really nice guy. So he is trying to take care of me and place me somewhere.
A new prospect may have sprung up for me. Things are being hashed out. If this does go through than I will be truly happy. If not, well then- I need to see what my options are.
This is a scary time for me. I have two mouths to feed and to care for. My husband is going back to school at the end of August so he no longer has full time income himself. I know that when one door closes, another opens. I know that. But my security blanket was ripped from under me. I am a bit freaked out.
I know that GD does everything for a reason.
Let’s see where this journey takes me.
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This is why you never talk about your dreams
So after writing that beautiful post, my boss called me into her office. She told me to close the door behind me (which is never a good sign).Then she proceeded to tell me that she was let go and that her position was phased out effective immediately. She was choking back the tears. I was in shock. This woman moved her entire family (inclusing a 2 and 6 yr old) across the country to a rented apt to be in this position. Now she needs to move back?
Just like that, she was gone.
Just like that, I’m out of a job.
I later learnt that along with her ,two other high- ranking people were being let go for a “restructuring”.
Today they are making a company announcement, and then I have a meeting with HR to see what my options are.
I am in disbelief. Since when do EVP’s get phased out? Shit.
My manager was great. She was a female and understood if I had to come late because of my kids or had to leave early. Where will I end up now? I am a bit scared.
I know that every end means a new beginning. I also know that I wasn’t fired personally- which is the worst feeling in the world. I also know that I have a connection or two that may be able to help me out. But I am scared and this is bad timing (my husband is out of a job in late august as well with no prospects as of yet).
I guess I will know more today.
Dreams
When I was a child throughout my first year of college, My dream was to be an actress. I loved it. I was one of the stars of my high school play (granted, I played a man- but I was in an all-girls school so I call that being a “character actor”) and the rush I felt from acting and singing was amazing. When I was 18 years old, I auditioned for a film called “Queen of the Night” which was to star Mariah Carey (pre ‘glitter’- but probably would have been just as bad). I got a call back and they were going to cast me as her best friend (because I “had a look that you couldn’t place an ethnicity to”).
Anyway, I became way too excited. I told EVERYONE who would listen that I was going to be a “star”. Then, the production fell through. I was left feeling like a huge loser when everyone asked me what was going on with my movie.
Lesson learnt: Never EVER tell anyone of something that you are planning before it becomes a reality.
Originally I was set to be a Theater Major. But when I realized that there wasn’t much you could actually do with a degree in theater (besides teaching) I switched majors.
I decided to be a TV/RADIO major. Since this isn’t too specific, I could feel my way around the courses and eventually settle into something.
I did wonderfully in my classes. TV was something I knew and when I would learn something new it actually made sense to me (unlike math). My last semester of college, I was an intern for a very big movie company (they made a famous movie about a ring). The women who I was working under were my age (I graduated at the age of 24 due to my taking 2 years off because I was living with my husband in Israel) and were really really mean to me.
There was one girl in particular that just did not like me. You know those people that just don’t like you no matter what you do? I think I am a likable person for the most part, but I have def been hated by 2 people for no reason (her and a sorority sister). This evil employee of this movie company made sure to drive me crazy. If I photocopied something for her, she would tell me it wasn’t done right and made me redo it maybe 7o times. Now mind you, another one of the girls I was working under was really sweet and pretty much told me the other one was a bitch. I spent 3 full days there a week for 3 months. I walked 3o blocks to get theater tickets for a client, I distributed paperwork, picked up coffee- did whatever they wanted. I ended up with the “worst intern review” in my professor’s history as a teacher (I am quoting).
I was so hurt. I did so well, but she just had it out for me.
It had me thinking that maybe I wasn’t cut out for the business. I mean surely, everyone was going to be like her weren’t they?
After I graduated I ended up working for a huge media company. I was intimidated at first, but everyone made me feel as though I fit in. I even worked closely for the COO of a very large news network who loves me. Every time he sees me, he gives me a huge hug (not usually something you do in corporate America- but he doesn’t care). He even hugged my husband when he met him last month for the first time.
I now work in a different division of the company. A company I have longed to be in for a VERY LONG TIME. So yes, although I am not doing exactly what I want to do (I am after all an assistant), I am the assistant to one of the most powerful people in the company.
And my dream you ask?
Oh, it’s changed.
I like to think of myself as artistic.
And being in the position that I am in- I have the opportunity to display that side of myself. I am in the midst of working on something rather important. Something that has been a part of my life for the last 14 years. And if it works, well…. then my dreams will have come true.
So of course, I cannot tell anyone what it is (I know, I am a huge party pooper) but please root for me in the back of your minds. This may take an assistant and turn her into something else completely. Something that I have dreamed of for many years (not acting). Turning my dreams into a reality. If so, it just goes to show that just because you are married and have children does not mean that all your dreams fall thought the cracks.
What is your dream?
Daddy
I am stealing a meme from Dr. Grumbles
Here are the rules:
1.Put your iTunes/music player on “Shuffle”
2.For each question, press the “Next” button to get your answer
3.You MUST write down the name of THAT SONG no matter what. (aka NO CHEATING!)
1. IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY?
Whatever Makes You Happy – the Sugababes
2.WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Number One- JOhn Legend
3. WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
I Sit Away- Boyz 2 Men (?)
4. HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
She- Elvis Costello
5. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
No Such Thing- John Mayer
6. WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Final Hour- Lauren Hill
7. WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Back To You- Bryan Adams
8.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Good Girls Go to Heaven, But the Bad Girls go Everywhere- Meatloaf (you gotta love meatloaf)
9. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Love Profusion- Madonna
10.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Never Say Never- Brandy (seriously pple this album was the soundtrack to my senior year)
11.WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Change- Tracy Chapman
12.WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Boy- Darren Hayes (no gender identity issues yet!)
13. WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Stop, Look, Listen- Marvin Gaye (awesome song)
14. WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
One More Try- George Michael (this might be right)
15. WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Don’t Say it’s too late- Westlife (actually, this seems to be a game for teens… my song was “Heaven” by Bryan Adams- unplugged version.
16. WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Oh Jerusalem- Lauren Hill (that’s funny)
17.WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Hey Mama- Black Eyed Peas (ha- well being a mama does consume my life)
18.WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
The Other Side- Jamie Walters (yes, I have him albums- although I hear he is an LA fire fighter now)
19. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Love will Conquer All- Lionel Richie
20.WHAT SHOULD YOU POST THIS AS?
Daddy- Jewel
Now I tag:
Heather- The Spohr’s
Topcat
Blonde Ambition
KJ & KIDS
The Dunn Family
And anyone else who wants to join!
Saturday: Girls Day
Soleil acting like she owns the place:
Neve upset that she is not wearing the crown:
Mommy and the girls (wait, am I actually a mother? how strange):
The girls out for a stroll:
Soleil is up to something:
Neve with her puppy dog eyes:
Tummy Time:
Neve HATES tummy time:
Soleil is cool with it:
Neve REALLY HATES tummy time:
Neve is not amused:
Mommy & Sol
Mommy & Neve:
Mommy & Sol
Mommy & Neve:
Trip: In pictures part 2
Continuing my trip in pictures…
we ended up at this restaurant (to take her out) which happens to be owned by B’s sister-in-law:
Here we are at a lovely village on a mountain. My husband’s aunt Dina (who is a tour guide) wanted to take us someplace beautiful. Of course, if I would have known about the trek, I wouldn’t have worn heels.
Me tired and hungry from the trek:
So as we were driving to a restaurant in the area, we came across an Elvis rest- stop. Yes, you heard me right- in middle of the Israeli mountains- there is a random Elvis rest stop. Because what would Israel sight seeing be without a 20 foot Elvis statue?
The Elvis dinner/ gift shop where they coincidentally sell kosher Elvis wine. I wanted to buy some but my dear hubby said it would break in the suitcase. Damn him:
So we went to this restaurant. Unfortunately, although the menu stated “chicken kebabs, chicken breasts etc”… they actually ran out of chicken.
We ended up at this place because my husband and I are chicken eaters. I love how the sign says “Lebanese Food Restaurant” (as if restaurant didn’t already imply they sell food there):
*BTW they did have chicken.. but when your chicken breast comes with white feathers attached accidentally, you sort of lose your appetite. Don’t eat at L*ebanese food restaurant.
later in the day….
This day was my cousin 27th B’s bday. Her husband’s family met at her parent’s house to have a mini celebration. Of course, we were late and missed out on all the fun:
Cousin B trying to be maternal- feeding Neve:
And although it was B’s bday, she and her parents bought gifts for my girls! Look at the loot! (thank GD it wasn’t anymore neon colored clothing- which btw my mother came back with more neon clothing- don’t ask)
we ended up at this restaurant (to take her out) which happens to be owned by B’s sister-in-law:
My husband and B’s husband
And the girls were there too- they slept though!
Next day we had lunch on the beach:
How awesome is this guy- he’s on a raft with his dog!
That’s all I have in more for today!
