Ramblings...

I'm the world's worst at starting a book and actually finishing it.  This is a habit that has developed as I got older.  When I was younger...I was glued to whatever book I was reading until I reached that last page.  I read all the time.  It was my means of escape from the craziness I was surrounded by.  Because - even if the book I was reading was crazy it was still better than my reality.  Or - at least that's what I thought at the time.  Nancy Drew was my favorite when I was younger.  I loved those books.  I loved them so much that while I was in Books-a-Million today I bought the first one.  I couldn't resist.  It was only $3 for a hardback.  I had the first 6 in my hands but convinced myself that was ridiculous.  But - I'm sure I'll be purchasing the rest soon.  If I ever have children I want them to enjoy reading as much as I do.  I want them to read BOOKS.  I don't want them reading on a Kindle.  There's just something about holding a book.  The smell, the feel, I love it all.  One day I plan to own all the things I loved as a child.  Movies, games, books, etc.  I need to get them now while I still remember.  I have most of the movies but I'm still lacking a few.  I have hardly no books and no games.  But - I'll work on that.  :o)  I just feel like kids these days are missing out!  Saying that makes me feel so old...but I don't care.  For one...they don't have what we had.  Some might say things have improved.  But - I  miss the old stuff.  Plus, we lived outdoors as children and played inside when it was dark or stormy.  Kids these days just don't do that.  What the heck are their parents thinking?  Stop letting the television and gaming systems raise your children!  Get their butts outside!  Man, I would do things so differently.  But - who knows...maybe I wouldn't.  We live in a lazy society.  It's all about convenience.  Maybe one day that will change but since we make everything about us anyways...I doubt that it will.  Just this week I know I've said twice "I don't know where I'm going for lunch.  I really don't want to get out of the car.  It's so hot!".  Really, Jamie?  Really?  I'm ashamed and embarrassed that I said that.  Laziness.  I'm going to work on that.  But - it is hot.  Hahaha.  I'm so looking forward to the fall.  James Spann said today that some parts of the south will see lows in the 50's next week.  It probably won't last but he said fall is just around the corner.  HEARING THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!!!!  I love the fall.  The colors!!  Oh, the colors!!  Everything will turn red, yellow, or orange for a while and it will be so beautiful!  I can't wait.  And - what comes with the fall???  FOOTBALL SEASON!  Yes.  OMG.  I'm so stinking excited.  College football.  Man.  It will take over my Saturdays once it starts and I'm totally okay with that.  I've recently met a bunch of people who don't watch it....AT ALL.  This is weird to me.  I mean, I know everyone is different but do you realize where we live?!  We live in Alabama.  Football is important here.  But - they don't think so.  Ha.  They could care less.  And - that's okay, I suppose.  I think it's strange.  But - they think we're strange for loving it so much.  :o)  Who knows.  Maybe we are. There's just something about it that gets me excited.  And - no, it's not the tight pants.  Ha.  Hmm...well....  I think I've reached the end of this ramble.  I hope you've enjoyed it.  I know I have.

Until next time...
James