I'm not crying, I just have something in my eye

Ok, you know those people who are moved to tears by hallmark commercials?...

Let me say right now that I am not one of those people.

And yet, every time I see this Target commercial I get a little misty eyed. It's just so freaking adorable. It's an amazing look at a family who loves one another and has fun together. I think it makes me emotional because it is a reminder of the important role our families have and why the family unit of one man and one woman, is so essential. Not to mention the fact that it totally makes me appreciate my family even more and it makes me want to settle down and start a family of my own.

In different seasons of our lives we some times wonder about why we are here or if life has some deeper meaning. But deep down I think we all know that we are hear to love and be loved.

Another amazing thing about this ad is that the fun activities are based around the home. Only one of the activities is not at home, when the kids are playing soccer. It's so easy to get caught up in "join this group", "sign up for this league", "make sure the kids are involved in x, y and z and they will grow up to be successful adults". But honestly, all kids really need is their parents to spend time with them.

Note: They are a married couple. I noticed the wife is wearing a wedding ring in the poker table scene.

Thank you, Target.
Essentials September 2009: Meet Linda

this one is for you Lower Morgan '05-'06

Dear Readers-

I need you to do me a favor. Pretend this is something funny.... Are you laughing? Okay, sassy pants, at least smile.... Thanks. my self-esteem just went up. Kavitha wanted me to update my blog with another funny, yet slightly tragic story. Unfortunately nothing like that has happened lately. Or maybe I am just so used to the monotony of my funny, yet slightly tragic life that I am just not paying enough attention. Kavitha, when something funny happens, trust me, you'll find it here.

BTW- that reminds me. Peace out to all my Lower Morgan girlies. It was a fun/dramatic/stressful/memorable year, but I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. *HUG*
Oh and BTW. Remember that hall meeting when I complained about the food thief and i said she had also stolen my onion vinaigrette dressing. (no one will probably remember that b/c no one was really paying attention) For what it's worth, I wanted to take that back. A few days ago I found my dressing. It was in the security break room refrigerator. Now before you go assuming that one of our upstanding security guards swiped it. Let me just tell you, that I put it there...... And then.. promptly forgot about it. =)