Todd Kelley’s Neighborhood

Everyone tries to be different, but then they gravitate toward people who share their affinity for being different in the same ways... therefore making them all the same. 

What's your New Year's resolution for 2010?

Don't make promises you cant keep.

I think I will start compartmentalizing my life and outsourcing it to other people. Like, for instance, the mail. It is already going to a post office box. I call that a form of outsourcing. Nothing comes to me, and I can send someone else to get it. The phone calls that I don't want to take...call center outsourcing. Then I can just avoid talking when I am so not in the mood. How about outsourcing the dishes? I would LOVE to outsource who washes the dishes when dinner is over. I don't think there is anything I loathe more in chores than washing dishes *shudder*.

People have been all over the news and internet yelling loudly about the new show "Jersey Shore" and the way Italians are portrayed. Did they not just come out with a movie where some chick sings "Guido" over and over again while singing something about "Italianos"? Is that also going to be scrutinized? What about the hundreds of movies wherein Italians are portrayed as prejudiced gangsters that are only interested in back alley deals and illegal activities? The stigmas about "cement shoes" and "rubbing" people out has been there for years. I am wondering why, now, all of a sudden, this show is the only thing on people's minds. 

Who did you meet this year who had a big impact on your life? Did you reconnect with any old friends? Who was there for you through it all?

1. My husband's godfather. I got a new family along with that. *waves to Emily, Emilia, and Alissa*

2. Yes a good number of them in fact.

3. My husband has been there for me through it all. No matter what, he has been there and I love him for it every minute.

You know what... it was a good movie.... but I was DONE by the final battles due to the relation between the story line and that of the Native American people's history. I am extremely sensitive when it comes to things like that. I was just too through at that point. Other than that, I enjoyed the movie and so did my family.

What's the hardest, most embarrassing or most inappropriate question you were asked this holiday season? Who asked it?

Anyone who ever asks me WHY I will not be birthing another child after I have already told them a number of times in many ways to MYOB is always off base, wrong, and should not be speaking to me about it anymore. First time offenders, okay...but after that...you have been warned.

It might not be in the holiday spirit, but we want to know anyway: What's the best present you received this year?

being able to go back to jersey and spend time with some of my beloved friends and family. wish we could have ALL been together, but I am still  very happy for who I had with me.

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My hubby bought me an awesome pair of boots the other day. I was so happy. I nearly cried! When I worked for myself, made my own money, and was unattached, I spent my money on my car payment, movies, and a few other things that I wanted. I never really thought about the shoes on my feet. I never looked into what Christian Louboutin specials I could get my hands on. I am glad that my husband thinks about everything, not just what we have to do as a married couple, but everything down to my very feet. Thanks again, hubs!!!

Making a list, checking it twice... How's your holiday shopping going? Who's left on your list?

Thanking God, Gamestop, and Sears sales...we are done all shopping for Christmas. Thanks to Amazon, Best Buy, Gamestop, and our dear friends: we have all our family presents for us 3 for Christmas.