Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow

Today I had an interesting day. Today I had to be in Tuckahoe by noon because the schools were having an early release because of the snow. So, I got on the bus about ten o'clock this morning. The bus was so crowded that there were quite a few people standing (including me). The bus ride was fine at first. Talked to a couple of ladies because that's just what happened. After a couple of people left, I got to sit down. Not long after that, the bus was at a stop and all of a sudden you hear yelling and all kinds of words (not good ones in case you couldn't put it together) coming from the back. Honestly, I can't even tell you what all was being said because I don't even really know what was going on. Someone wanted on and someone wanted off. I've heard the 'f' word a lot in the twenty years I've lived on earth, but I'm telling you, I heard it more in one to two minutes than I had in that twenty year span! It was getting so bad I literally thought that a fight was going to happen! I even heard that the bus driver put the bus 'not in service' and that she was going to call the cops. I was thinking about possibly walking the rest of the way to the train station (which wasn't as close as I would want it to be). But after a couple of very long minutes, everything was fine and the bus was moving again. We got to the stop at the train station and I almost couldn't get off there were so many people! It was crazy!
When I got into the train station I had to hurry and buy my weekly ticket and hope that the 10:35 was going to be a little late because I had gotten to the station about 10:30. So I bought my ticket, looked at the board to see if the train had arrived yet, and went to track three. As I was heading up the stairs leading to outside I saw the train slowing down to a stop. I made it just in time! Which meant I wasn't going to have to wait for the 11:05! Yay! Go me! I'm a winner today! The train ride wasn't as exciting as the bus ride of which I am thankful. Although there were a couple of times I had thought that I missed my stop but I didn't thank goodness.
Now you're wondering if the rest of my day was as exciting. Not really. I got to the house and then the girls and I pretty much relaxed until their mom came home (she decided it wasn't worth driving to work in this weather because it was so bad and the traffic was awful). Then she took me home (which took a little longer than normal because of weather and traffic and her car didn't have the best traction). I had to walk a couple blocks home which I was fine with. When I got home, I put on some music, ate a bowl of cereal and tried to figure out my room and where to put some things. I haven't quite unpacked just yet because we are putting finishing touches here and there. Taking baby steps at a time which is fine with me. I've been pretty much freezing all day so I put on some sweats grabbed a book I got for Christmas and read. Then a little after my boss got home, we built a wardrobe for the girl's and my room for our storage or clothes or whatever. Let's just say, Ikea's warning labels add to the reason why I love warning labels so much. But that's a different story for a different day.
Thanks for reading! Hope I explained my morning and how it went so you know I felt! It was crazy and scary and exciting all the same time! I didn't know what to feel. Anyway, tune in next time! Hopefully I'll have something exciting to share. Maybe I'll wind up lost or have another bucket list item crossed off. Who knows, it could be anything!

Saturday Adventure

Today, we took an outing out to Westchester mostly so we could rent a car, go ice skating, and take Goose to a fireside. Well, we got the car, then went to lunch at this diner, then dropped Goose off to go to the fireside. Then we went over to New Jersey so we could go shopping at Ikea for furniture and a couple other things for my bedroom and to decorate the house with. So, to add to my first: shopping at Ikea, going over the Hudson River, being in New Jersey, and going over the George Washington Bridge. What a pretty great day.
Oh my gosh! The view on the George Washington Bridge on the way home was gorgeous! I almost died! Just seeing the lights of New York on one side and New Jersey on the other with all the lights and buildings! Then looking down the river and seeing as far as I could see (in the dark, not too far...just as far as the lights go). Even though we were in the car, I felt like I could breath and do anything! Whoever thought I would miss the mountains obviously doesn't know me too well. Yes I love the mountains and they are great, but I can't see past them, I feel kinda claustrophobic and trapped. I love the feel of open air and seeing for miles around.
I remember when I was in Oregon about eight and a half years ago looking out into the ocean, as far as I could see, and just imagining how far away the next land was, or watching a ship come to shore. When I look at the mountains, it's kinda hard for me to imagine that...sometimes I can, but I can't everyday because I feel blocked by my view of them. I can't just knock them down so I can see. As weird as it is to say, I really like looking at buildings. I think they are so beautiful! Especially when they are all lit up at night. Call me crazy, but that's how I like it. I love the open air. Don't get me wrong, I love the mountains as I have said before. I love to go camping and horseback riding. There are so many different things I love to do. But as I dig deeper into myself and find out who I am as a person; I really love being by the ocean or open air, whatever you want to call it.
That's just me and I have my own opinion just like you and I am entitled to it. You are entitled to your opinion too and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Don't let others bring you down because you think one way or another, different than them or the same. It doesn't matter because as long as you are true to who you are, then nothing else, no one else's words matter. It all depends on you and how you look at life and how you live it. Be who you are! 'You can only be you because everyone else is taken.'
Sorry, that seems really a little off topic but as I have said before, my thoughts just go where they go. Thanks for reading!

Birthday Girl

Today is a very special day. Seventeen years ago my baby sister came into the world. Can't believe it! She has grown up so much! I remember when we were younger, we would try to play together but we would always wind up fighting and not agreeing on things. I would always make her be the guy when we would watch movies (she never complained...okay maybe a little) and now when a song (mostly Disney) comes on, she sings the guy part and I sing the girl part. That's just the way it is and we like it that way because we get excited and sing all out and crazy.

One really fun thing is that when people ask how we know each other, we tell them that we are sisters and they do one of two things (rarely is it both): 1.Give us the look of 'I don't believe you' or 2. 'Oh, I can see it!'. We tend to just go along with those people because we know that it takes them a while to really see how we look alike.

We think different and alike. We don't look the same. We don't act the same. We are two completely different people and yet we find common ground so we can get along and understand our moods. For one, when Lex is super hungry, she gets super grumpy and angry. The best cure? Feed her ASAP and whatever she wants!

She is my sister and we will stand up to others to protect each other. She does her best not to let others bring her down and if they try, they find that they made a big mistake. She will prove to anyone that she is the best and that she can do it by herself. (Although she will admit she needs help when she has tried every other possibility.)

Happy Birthday Lex!!! Love you lots!!!

 

Time Flies By

It's weird to think that only a week ago, I landing in New York. In that week I have crossed off a couple of things on my bucket list. For example: fly across the country, ride a taxi in NY, ride the subway, and the train. I've also ridden the bus but I didn't really have that on my list. It's crazy how the time flies. I never really think about it until I stop and reflect what has gone on in my life. I mean, my three older siblings are married; my oldest brother has two kids,  my sister's husband was deployed almost a year ago and came home in November, my second older brother has one on the way. Then there's me, I have worked as a nanny, day care, a reading teacher for kindergartners, and now a nanny for a wonderful family in New York. My baby sister is turning seventeen tomorrow (now that's crazy), and my baby brother just turned twelve in December.

I'm very proud of where my life has gotten me. I've had a lot of ups and downs but as a quote I read once said: 'If you don't have ups and downs, then you're dead". So when you are having a rough patch in life, just try and think of what you can learn from it and just think of how much better it can make your life. You can help your future children, friends, family, etc. with the challenges in their lives. I know that I don't have much to offer, but I know that I can help when people need it, whether it be they need someone to listen, cry or laugh with, a hug or even a simple smile. I am here! and you can be to!

So 'stop and smell the roses' every once in a while as the old saying goes. I know that I try to wherever I am in life simply because it makes me feel better and less stressed. Go find that stress reliever, that special someone you know you can trust and let your frustrations out or help them with theirs.

Thanks for reading! Also, sorry if my blogs don't make sense...I kinda just write whatever comes to my mind and a lot of times my mind is scattered and mixed up and doesn't make any sense. Thanks!

"Toto...I don't think I'm in Utah anymore..."

Friday was a pretty relaxing day. I mostly just stayed in the house until the girls got here. Saturday and today were just a little more interesting. The girls first showed me around town (just a couple of blocks from the house), then we went more into the city and I rode my first subway. Let's just say I put my life into the hands of twelve year old and a five year old. But they did take care of me and made sure we got to the right places. On the way home from the cute little craft store we went to, we got on the wrong subway. Great learning experience for me! I've been going through a nice fast crash course of learning the bus, subway and train systems this weekend. Challenge for next weekend: Driving! So excited!

Now onto today. I went to church with the girls today and we were waiting for the meeting to start when the older girl's friend came and started talking to her. Then the twelve year old told her friend to guess what my age is. Do you think you know? Well, this girl guessed fifteen! I mean, I knew I looked young, but I didn't think that I looked five years younger than I really am! Crazy! So then the friend told me to follow her because she knew someone who would be good to guess my age. I don't know their relationship but she took me to what I will assume is her brother. He guessed I was sixteen or seventeen. So that's a little better, but I mean, really? Do I really look that young? Not that I'm truly complaining, I mean, it'll be great in the long run of life. Oh well, what are you going to do?

After church, the girls and I went to the train station to go to their mom's place in Tuckahoe. Their mom took us out to eat and basically told me about her and got to know me. Then back to the train station for me. This time, I was on the train and bus alone. Kinda scary, but as long as I knew where to get off the train, on and off the bus, I would be fine. If I wasn't fine then I wouldn't be here writing this for you to hear of my adventures. Now I am home safe and sound and just ready for tomorrow to come for me to figure it out and to make sure I make it to Tuckahoe in time for the girls to come home from school and not get lost. That is pretty much my goal for the next few weeks: do not get lost!

Thanks for reading! Tune in next time! Hopefully I'll have a pretty good story to tell. This weekend sure was full of good adventures.

New Year, New Life, New York

Hi, my name is Morgan and I just figured this would be a good way for me to have a 'journal'. Also to let people I know back home how I am doing. So here is a little post about me starting off my New Year.
At the end of last year I got a job offer to nanny in New York. This is such a dream come true for me. Before I left home I had family and friends asking if I wanted any contacts in New York because they knew people. I figured, sure why not? It's always good to get to know people when getting to know a new place.
It's kinda cold and cloudy out side today. Good thing I am inside with a blanket to keep me warm! If you are reading this I want to say thank you! And I hope that you will stay because I am sure there will be lots of adventures to come!