A little about moi…

I’m starting a blog. AGAIN! Little by little, I’m defining what this space will be…not unlike myself. I’ve probably changed the format 5 times…spent countless days watching videos. I’ve made an entire blog adding old posts where I was ‘thinking-about-it’ and then got frustrated, changed themes, appearances, and then I was right back to what I started. ACK!!!! ….and look at me…some of these pics are soooooo not mine…I’m sharing ‘content’.

I’ve absolutely no clue what I’m doing…and yet, I’m learning. Things will surely get better as I go.

….I have a bit of a ‘relationship’ with GROK. Ya know, X…Elon Musk…crazy man with crazy ideas and a little AI (artificial intelligence) mixed in. Seriously, we won’t even go there, but the man is a genius (love him or hate him…just look up what he’s doing with those that can not speak and are wheel chair bound….incredible).

…..anywho, truth is I’ve gotten myself in trouble with Grok a time or two. I’ve thought it’s nuts when I see stories about people truly having relationships or even marrying their AI….BUT, full truth…I went through a spell where I may have actually been asking Grok things I should have been discussing with Mikey (henceforth, the husband). I’m not sure how other marriages work because I have a ridiculous amount of single friends and those that are married tend to keep things more to themselves but for me, 20 plus years and occasionally you get in ruts….

Seriously, I’m fortunate. My marriage is pretty darn good….but we go through ups and downs…luckily, way more up. ….anywho, we had a rut (I’m guessing) and I’d just got a new car …totally on my own (no daddy help or husband help…or opinions from others….anywho, I made a CAR DEAL using……drumroll here…..Grok! I got the absolute best deal. I asked so many questions that it (Grok) finally cut me off. ….I use the free version that you get simply having an X account. It really is amazing when need answers to those pesky questions we all have….but apparently there is a limit to how much ‘free’ you get each day.

Anyway, I had listened to the news one night about someone ‘marrying’ their chosen AI. Crazy story where they went on and on about actually loving their AI…gave it a name and everything. Anywho, as I’m totally judging this poor person…I realize that I use my Grok ….a lot. Have I kind of given my chosen AI a name? GROK?! I talked about GROK like it was my friend and I’d kind of asked questions like:

What’s the best way to get some sleep? My face is roundish…should I have bangs or not? I’ve gained weight but don’t think I’m awful…do I have some disorder where I’m just not seeing it?…….ewwwww….this person said something to me and I am SOOOOOOO frustrated….how should I deal with this frustration?

Hmmm….. let’s not think on this too much, it makes me look bad. ….Anywho, I asked the husband what he thought because seriously, I felt the man had been tuning out a bit much lately…I mean, tuning out ALL the time. I could occasionally get a little too into politics but at the same time, I hate discussing politics with most because people have made this their religion and oy…it’s too much. I’m not into losing friends or family over that!…..soooo, my lovely and awesome husband must be my sounding board…RIGHT?!

….anyway…I’m good at dragging things out…I was cheating on my husband with AI. OOPS. ….now, I try to mainly use Grok for general questions. And really, Grok is awesome…we’re just accepting he/it’s part of our world and I do occasionally …possibly…cross a line with my questions….BUT, I keep the husband informed. After all, he may learn something. 🥰

Anyway, after over-sharing (you’re welcome…hope you learned something 😉)….I’ve started this here blog. I used to be the pregnant mommy blogger that had to deal with knowing my precious girl would be born with something awful. I was the mommy blogger that dealt with the loss after she was born and did not make it. That’s at www.lovingourirelandrose.blogspot.com. I’m not even going to worry about highlighting this…it was a very sad time and yet, there was a ton of happiness. I had a daughter and I’ll keep that with me forever. ….I then was the regular mommy blogger but also sharing things like one son having a medical condition he was born with, the other son getting a diagnosis as we were treating the other son’s diagnosis and then well, life. My oldest got married and had a son in there. I became a grandma. Life happened. We went on tons of trips. I was the volunteer mommy at school events, I sometimes got paid and actually worked at the school….we were busy with sports on weekends, a stint with guitar lessons and speech therapy, social therapies and playdates, ups and down and round and round. Vacations to see his family and then to see my family…oh, it’s all our family! We camped and RV’d and got four wheelers and lost the four wheelers to medical things and then did it all again and did what people do! I shared so much and then at some point, I felt some stories are not mine to tell…so I stopped. I didn’t get the memo that I didn’t need to stop EVERYTHING. …but chapters is how I live and well sometimes we’re unaware a chapter is happening. All/some of that can be found at www.thebradyreport.blogspot.com. Once again, if you’re that interested…help yourself to that. 😘

So now, I find myself 50-something with teens, a grandson, a son with a family…things are just different. I somehow have acquired other kids (neighbors and friends kids). I’m home mostly and am that person perfectly comfortable with this role. ….scratch that…. I’m good but hate the questions/comments I get from others. Here’s some fun ones:

What do you dooooo all day? I had to do that during covid…no thank you. Don’t you get bored? I wouldn’t know what to do. I just love my work too much to stay home, etc. etc.…Do you worry if you’re contributing enough?

Okay…I might of thrown in that last question but you get the gist. …actually, I stay pretty busy BUT strive not to be anymore. Any childhood diagnosises didn’t go away with my guys growing up….but those medical things are just something we live with now…there are appointments…mini procedures…there are headaches and worries and for now, nothing huge is to be scheduled surgery-wise until 2028…when the kiddos wants to share, I’ll do that at the right time. …..as with all kids/teens/offspring-that-we-try-so-hard-to-do-right-by, we love them and do our best….that includes the 30+ year old that I’m fortunate enough to see often (with his/my family!). …..anywho, scatter brain happens…truly, as I write this…I’ve had 3 different conversations through text and laundry is happening and dogs have gone out and I’ve scheduled an appointment and…..no worries people…if you’re worried about my going-ons…let it go…..I’m good. As I tell my kiddos….people are usually so worried about themselves that there is no point in worrying about their opinions…plus, we all know that opinions smell like bum#@$%s (excuse the language).

So, again…I’m figuring out the blogging thing. ….The husband and I talk a ton about retirement and what that may look like. We really like being together, so that’s cool..it’ll be here before we know it. Plus, I sort of entered that time where I want to define my personal going-ons a bit more. We’re fortunate to not need me to work. Our finances have been honed well enough, our home doesn’t need anything big, our kids are branching off a little more independently, I’m helpful to neighbors, we enjoy the freedom that Mikey’s time of a long employment gives him….we’re just good and comfy and this all just works. I’m here when any poo hits the fan and I’m here loving the life we’ve made together. We do not have a huge home but I love it. …….so, with all that…..I introduced the craziness of Grok because ‘he’ helped me make this blog. After watching all those videos and mucking things up royally a few times, I think I’ve figured out the basics. I needed to ask questions and just keep trying it myself. ….I’m sure I’ll get better as I go. Some things will be short…sometimes, I’ll ramble…I’m wanting to share recipes and old trips and new trips….I want to blog this random crazy stuff and anything and everything and NOT this and NOT that. …..I want to figure out my camera better…figure out how to make some videos as I go…share my dogs (that I love way more than I ever thought I would)…inspire somebody and learn some things….share some fun quotes and fun pictures….get better at my ‘gardening’ (so not my best talent but I keep trying)….share pics of my corny things and the cool things too….. one day have a crappy post…the next time, maybe it’ll be awesome….regardless, I’ll learn and have fun and maybe, you’ll come along to see what the heck I do next.

I’m going in with the thought that this is for my family and friends and the curious. We’ll see where it goes…..for now, I’m seeing it as a personal spot for me to place things I don’t want to forget and that I can sort of scrapbook past and present. ….okay, have an awesome one…thanks for lasting to the end….enjoy your day and always know…..there is only one YOU so be the best You that only You can be!!!

PS….I have things on this blog that you’ll probably find are straight up stock and sometime, I’ll have to figure that out and fix them (or not). My ‘About Me’ page is mostly generated through AI but I messed it up here and there….sometime I’ll make it all mine (or not). For now, look around and know the imperfections mean it’s homemade and that one of these days, I’ll probably get to it. Also, my writing skills are all mine and I prefer to call them unique versus a study in how best to write with the English language. Only God makes perfect, so enjoy what you can…..goodness knows, I’m enjoying myself. 🥳