2006 bites so far...It better pick up!

It's only been 5 days into the new year, and I want 2005 back (insert a childish whine and foot stomp here)! Maybe that's a little harsh, and I need to give 2006 a chance (after all, isn't it what you put into something that impacts how it will turn out?) Not that I really have a choice, 2006 is here and is continuing whether I like it or not. Anyways, in 5 short days a lot has happened to make me question my life and its path, and at times, question my sanity. I was right about the dog, and no I don't mean he died...I was up to my armpits in crap - well not literally, we made it outside each time....but mega gross! I will spare any further details, but I hope he will stay away at any further attempts I make at cooking! Then to top it off a "friend" has told me that he and his on-again-off-again girlfriend are having another baby...WTF?!?! Their son is 5 and a half and I love him to pieces, but these are the last people who need another child...not that I intend to be so judgmental, but perhaps I feel I have earned an opinion. You see, when child #1 was born they were both young and very immature (and still are). They were not ready for a child, and I stepped in and helped them out in anyway I could. I often had him for days at a time without so much as a call from his parents. I was with him more then his parents! He is often left on my doorstep so they can go out and party or take a 'break'. Who experienced a lot of his 'firsts'? Who stayed up with him when he was sick? Who rushed him to the hospital when he needed to be? Who took the time to read to him, play with him and take him places so he could start to experience life outside a smoky apartment? I did. I love him like my own child, but it saddens me that perhaps this child to come will suffer the same as this one has. No child deserves an absent parent, smoke filled environments, constant fighting, and being called names. It breaks my heart. It breaks my heart further to know that some people would give their left arm for a child and can't have one, yet these people who only like the novelty of saying they have a child, can procreate so easily. I could ramble on forever about this, but enough is enough I guess. Just know that I am upset, yet if you have to find a silver lining, a new life is beginning and atleast they let me be such an active part in their lives, even though I couldn't give too much of a thought about them, I love their child/children. I pray that things will work out for the best.
Also, a new year and new life starts, so an old soul must part. The new year has started with a death in my family. Anyone who has experienced death knows the pain you feel when you loose a loved one. I will miss her very much, and know that she will watch over us from heaven.
Those are the highlights so far. Fabbity fab aren't they? I could add about my trips to the Dr. and the" oh my god, you can't be serious, I need "forest" shoes?" reaction I had yesterday at the doctors. So much for my professional career as a soccer player...maybe I will go back to modeling (sarcasm isn't easily detected in print is it?)...its not so bad and at least its temporary. I am far to rough on my feet, maybe I should put an add out for a personal foot massager. If your tall, dark and handsome, and perhaps have a foot fetish I am willing to hire you. Duties would include massaging and moisturizing my feet (Fear not: they are smooth and soft, not manish). Applicants should have strong hands and be willing to multitask ie: rub with one hand and feed me strawberries with the other. Payment is negotiable and I am flexible (wink wink). Split hour shift, however if applicant wants to double as a pool boy, that is acceptable...although you'll have to start digging a hole for the pool. Cheers! and here's to 2006 brightening up a bit!