Looks are all we got in common right now

You all know why I have this screen name. Sad to say, it is only looks. I do not have the leadership skills of a princess, nor would I ever really want to be one. I like my quiet little life here in the small town of Orono.

today, after three weeks of trial supervisor, my director and director of rec programs told ever so nicely that it was not going to work. Apparently from lack of communication. Personally, I am slightly relieved. I was having far more stress that I wanted. But I was also sad that it had taken this long to tell me. I could have used some pointers, some help. Instead I was on my own to learn what to know and do.

This does not change my pay or standing as a lifeguard, just some pride. I did cry some I'll admit, but I knew I had to pull together, as I had to guard. However I really wish I had been given some knowledge earlier. With some pointers early on, I can fix what is wrong. It's how I learn (a music thing) I try one way, and want feedback. I had thought that since there had been none, I was fine. Oh well, maybe later. I had really not wanted to come back, but I had no choice. I think next summer I will be trying harder to find a different job.

And now, for a new hobby

It came in the mail, weighs 2 pounds, is soft, and cannot talk with out help. What is it?

A PUPPET!

A ventriloquist puppet to be exact. I am planning on adding this fun hobby to my list of unusual talents, apart from answering SW questions on the spot. A picture may show up later, but for now, lots of time sitting in front of a mirror, practicing the letters B, P, M, V, F. The hard ones.

sadly, my parents don't know about this yet. But they soon will, when I work up the nerve. Perhaps at the first show. Or not. Oh boy, what have I done?

No time for guilt! Must watch examples! Must watch Jeff Dunham!!!!!

A family Reunion (was a planned trip)

So, today my family all piled into my Grandmother's van (we traded in ours for a new car), drove south for 2 hours, and landed in the middle of a family reunion. The Legere's to be exact. My mother's father and his 6 brothers, 3 sisters all came to a place called Lake Shore Cafe. Grampie is number 2, but the funny thing is all the guys execpt the youngest look very similar. Short, bald, and glasses. Great Uncle Danny is Tall (only difference).

Sadly, I do not know this side of the family as well as my dad's. But things got better as the day went along. We stayed at Aunt Julie's first, then all went to Lake Shore, where everyone was meeting. We ate a late lunch, dessert, and had lots of pictures taken. Sadly, there was no one there my age (well, one of the Waiters was kinda cute). But I soon found out one of my second cousins is a Star Wars Fan! That made my day. She has 2 boys and they have a collecton of...8 toy lightsabers? I said, "well, that figures, you always try to pass on the fandom to the next generation." Her phone rings SW themes and they change depending on her mood. (ps- if I ever get a phone, mine will do this as well.)

After all the pictures, the oldest, Uncle Leo, took everyone down to a campsite. At first we could not go swimming, so, what happened? We stood around and did nothing for a while. THEN, just as we were getting ready to leave, they said we could use the Pool!!!! AARRRGGGG. I was not happy. But, we couldn't stay much longer, and definitely not long enough to swim. So we left. I am now home telling you all this exciting news, and my new found Star Wars fan Relative, however distant they may be.