What do you mean that's not covered?!?!

What is the point of insurance?  You force me to buy various forms of insurance to "protect me" but seriously what is the point.  I have health, vision, dental (because apparently those two don't fall under Health), Auto, Homeowners, Flood, Wind & Hail (because apparently those two don't fall under Homeowners), Home Warranty, & Life.  Do you know how much money that is annually and I don't get $hit!  It's basically just for catastrophic things now.

Every claim I have ever made I had to fight for it.

Flood - We flooded years ago.  1/2 the f**king parish flooded.  It wasn't a "busted" pipe it was "an act of God".  I fought tooth and nail to get what we got and we STILL had to do 35% of it ourselves because NFIP (FEMA) barely paid out.  And I'm not talking about contents...this is to FIX the f**king house.  Contents was an even bigger fight.

Health - I had an issue.  Not "pre-existing".  They wanted to charge me $3,000 on top of the $2,000 deductible because it was gonna be done in the outpatient clinic of a hospital.  But if I went to a Diagnostic Service it would be $250.  What the ACTUAL f**k?!?!  Because it was listed as a "hospital" even though it was in a clinic they wanted to charge me like I was being admitted.  My doc did it that way so he could do the procedure at the clinic but when I told him, he said "sweetie go where you need to, that is insane!" 

Auto - Many moons ago someone TEXTING and driving slammed into the side of me.  The police didn't issue a ticket because they "couldn't determine fault, with out a doubt".   After the fact, that b**ch lied and her insurance company tried to come after me, even though no fault was deemed.  We ended up walking away (thank god for pictures and WITNESSES) and each paying for our own damages but I fought tooth and nail to NOT pay an insane amount of money for her P.O.S. vehicle.  If I wouldn't have fought I would have been forced to find $4,000 because my insurance was refusing to pay because "no fault" or something.  I don't remember all the details, I just remember opening a bill and wanting to murder someone because I was 22 and poor.

Homeowners - Broken/Blocked sewerage line.  All the toilets and tubs were backing up.  Made the claim.  They came out.  The "break" was literally at the edge of the foundation.  Since it wasn't UNDER the foundation they wouldn't pay.  We are talking literal centimeters  and I was out of pocket $1,100.  Was quoted $4,500 but I knew a guy...  Basically we did ALL the manual labor and he charged us for the materials and repair. But it was 1/2 under...actually way more than 1/2 under, nope not covered.

Vision - its cheaper for me to pay out of pocket with a coupon.  For real.  How is that even possible?  I kept MINIMAL coverage for medical emergencies. 

Home Warranty - What a f**king JOKE!
Contract: We pay for drainage issues.
Me: *claims a drainage issue*
Them: No that's a shower pan issue.
Me: How do you know?  
Them: Well it sounds like a shower pan and that's cosmetic.
Me: How is that cosmetic?!?!!?  I'm not asking you to remodel my bathroom, I'm having a DRAINAGE issue.  As in its DRAINING OUT THE SIDE OF MY HOUSE!
Them: We don't cover that...
Me: But its a drainage problem.
Them: We cover all drainage problems EXCEPT shower pans.
Me: Where is that in the contract?
Them:  *reading back my contract* 
Me: Everything you just said...there are no EXCEPTIONS but it says it covers Drainage problems. Define Drainage.

Them: Um....hold Please

I talked to 3 more people.  When I countered what they were saying they got another "manager". 

Me: I am not trying to swindle y'all.  I just want the WARRANTY we paid for to pay for what it says it will pay for...a DRAINAGE problem.  

Them: Its a shower pan and that's cosmetic. We only pay for mechanical.

Me: You said Drainage how is that "mechanical"?

Them: The drain fails, that is mechanical. 

Me: Soooo if it was a shower pan and that "failed"

Them: It is cosmetic.

Me: How is it cosmetic?!?  I don't even know if I HAVE a shower pan, my house was built in the 70's!!!!

Them: It is rejected

So again, what's the point.  What will they pay for?  Nothing.  They will f**king pay for NOTHING.  They use legal loopholes to charge us out the @$$ for "coverage" and then don't pay out $hit!  Its a scam.  It covers about 5% of issues and that's it.  Everything else is out of pocket based on bull$hit.  That sounds like the worst agreement in history! Pay us lets say $3,100 annually and when you need us ONCE in 15 years for a $4,500 claim we say f**k you.  

Who can afford that?!?!?

I'm so over adulting!!!!!!!!!!!

Side Note - I don't have "crappy" insurance. Its good insurance, through reputable companies!!!  

Relationships take effort...right...they don't just magically work...right

Seriously, do people really think that once they are in a committed relationship/marriage it is a done deal. "whoohoo, I can stop trying now!"  Or is there something I am missing??? Is there a marriage fairy that sprinkles pixie dust on you so you can give up with no consequence? Because I think she skipped us.  We are VERY happy but we still make an effort.

There are so many things, that happen to others and I try...I really do try not to pass judgement.  Each relationship is different.  What works for me and my husband may not work for others but we still TRY.  For instance, I can't imagine a day where it would be okay to not give each other a Christmas or Birthday or Anniversary gift.  And I am not talking about break the bank type gift.  Just SOMETHING...anything... I understand that after 20+ years of marriage (and an illicit affair) things can be "mundane" but if you stop trying before you ever get started, it will never get better.  How about just cooking dinner or a card...SOMETHING!

I know I am a "newlywed" by comparison but I hope (really hope) I am like my dad and step mom.  They may not always be perfect but they still TRY!  Twenty four years later and they go out on dates, give gifts, APPRECIATE each other.  You can't tell me "oh we don't have any money so we forgo gifts".  There are other ways to show your spouse you still care!  Bring them breakfast in bed, clean the house, cook dinner, cut the grass, GIVE THEM A DAY OFF!  Things that cost you basically nothing but the thought behind them is priceless.  I just...I am not a brat but I would be so disappointed if I went home on my birthday and was expected to cook dinner, do laundry, the everyday stuff, etc.  I think the only gifts this person (who triggered these thoughts) received were a bag of fancy cookies from me and lunch from their boss.  The other thing is...what are you teaching your children...that once you are married you don't have to show appreciation for your spouse?   This person has ADULT kids and they gave them NOTHING!  Not even a card.  This person tries to brush it off but I can see the hurt lingering in their eyes!  It kills me.  Since I've had my own money I have bought gifts (no matter how small) for my parents AND grandparents. And before that...I made them things.  I drew them pictures.  I am not talking about kid drawings.  Not bragging but I draw pretty well and I gave away my drawings as gifts.  They LOVED them.  They cost me almost ZERO money, just a little of my time.  Obviously not everyone can draw but there are OTHER WAYS...

I guess I just feel like relationships are hard enough as it is why make them more difficult.  Just a little effort can go a LONG way.   Will it always be butterflies and rainbows? Of course not but you don't just give up, you don't just settle for second best.  Youngins, if you are with someone who doesn't appreciate you now, they probably never will appreciate you.  You deserve better, trust me!  Newlyweds, if your spouse stopped "trying"...SAY SOMETHING!  Don't just roll over and say "well we are married now".  No, just NO!  You don't have to demand whatever but make sure they know you want to be acknowledged.  Show them through examples...don't expect the world from someone and then do nothing in return. Not Newlyweds, be the change! Let them know you are tired of being brushed aside.  If you give them the world and they give you nothing, TELL THEM!  Changing habits is always difficult but you don't have to just accept things the way they are, you deserve to be spoiled a little too.  Just saying. 

And don't tell me "But, I don't need anything, *nervous giggle*".  Because that is Bull$hit.  You know in 20 years (if you make it that far) you will see all these other couples doing little things for each other and you WILL be resentful... you WILL get jealous...you WILL get upset.  But by that point...changing things will be very difficult (see above example).  No one wants to be married to a doormat (can lead to an "illicit affair")...and if they do you should run away very fast and never look back.  Trust me you don't want to be married to that.  I almost married that (yes I was a doormat and no I am NOT proud of that fact). I am so glad I didn't because I wouldn't have met my hubs and be as happy as I am. 

Everyone deserves to be happy.  Don't just settle because you think it is the best you can do.  Being single is better than being taken advantage of. 

Hey Doc, it hurts when I move...

...well dear, don't move. *face palm*

Easier said than done.  In case you were wondering it is nearly impossible to NOT use your abdominal muscles.  I mean you can try to be a human blob but EVERYTHING requires your core...including breathing (and peeing)!

So I had this thing done to help with other things...and now I am wondering what the F**K I was thinking because now I am in a constant state of OOOOWWWWW.   

It's been almost a week.  I was told to "take it easy" for a few days, don't use the abs but then I could go back to most of my routine just no heavy lifting or sexy time.  Ooooookkkkkaaaaayyyyy, easy peasy right...WRONG! So, so wrong and people just don't seem to understand my issues.

1.  I look like death.  I am pale and bruised.  Pale because God only knows.  Bruised from all the flipping needles.  Shots, IVs, taking blood (TWICE)...take your pick. 

2.  Every movement requires conscious thought.  I rolled on my side in my sleep the other night and woke myself up moaning in pain.  

3.  The doc only said a few days with limited activity so no one seems sympathetic to my whole moving hurts mantra...or the if you touch me I will punch you then writhe in pain because punching requires ab use.  Yes a few days to be a blob but the recovery is 4-6 weeks!!!  So get that through your head people, I may be moving but I am not okay.  I am very, very far from okay. 

4.  My insides feel like they were scrapped with a dull blade.  Because they WERE!  Okay maybe not a dull blade...maybe a laser BUT it still effing hurts, okay?!?!

5.  I coughed yesterday and thought I was going to die.  I was like this is it, I am going to rupture something because I have a tickle in my throat.  Goodbye cruel world. 

6.  Today I sneezed and I thought my uterus came out of my belly button.  Hmmm that can't be normal. Oh well, lets take another pain pill *manic laughter*.

7.  3 days after it I needed a shower (and was allowed to take one), "cat baths" weren't working.   I had no help.  I got the "well what do you want me to do bathe you?" Um actually yes that would be great seeing as MOVING effing hurts!  Whatever, what doesn't kill me makes me stronger and also makes me want to nut punch you so you are in an equal amount of pain.

8.  5 days after the thing I had a sharp pain.  Like I was stabbed, repeatedly in the same spot.  Sitting, I was good.  Standing, laying flat and breathing, FML.  I burst into tears because I just didn't want to hurt anymore.  Do you know what I got...ZERO sympathy.  I mean absolutely none.  I got a "you should be extra careful driving to work".  Um what?  "If it gets worse call the doctor".  Well DUH!  Can't I get a little sympathy?!?!  I am not a needy person but a "there, there" would have been AMAZING!  By the way, it is trapped air.  Not gas...air trapped in my abdomen that has no where to go.  I have to wait for my body to "re-absorb" it...YAY :P

9.  Ya know what, F**k all you people.  God help me if I need a c-section for any future kids...I may have to ask my mom to move in until I am recovered.  She seems to be the only one that "gets it".
      a. If I hear one more, "what do you mean walking is uncomfortable" or "its just walking, how 
         bad can it be?" I may go postal.  This is not my hubs by the way.

10.  My poor animals are so confused.  They don't understand why mommy wont let them near her.  I mean, I go all ninja on them if one even looks like they may want to touch me, which by the way requires a quick motion and usually ends with my writhing in pain. The little cat wanted to play the night of the thing and decided the best way to get my attention was to bonsai off the back of the couch onto my stomach.  To say I screamed is an understatement.  She ran and I didn't see her again for almost two days.  Now they both carefully touch me to let me know they want to cuddle.  Smart little boogers. 

Anyway, the thing is I blame the peeps that spoke to my "caregiver" after the thing.  I was out of it...I remember very little.  They were great, don't get me wrong, I just don't think they quite explained what was going to happen very well.  Yes, I needed to lay low for a few days and he got that but for weeks after I was going to be recovering.  Meaning I can't do what I normally do.  Not just "heavy lifting" and no "sexy time".  It should have been more, "trust your body.  If it feels wrong, don't do it."  Which I swear I heard someone say but I can't recall.  I really can't be active...my insides are still healing and I am constantly exhausted.   If I do too much too fast, I'll be worse for wear.  So yes, that includes cutting up a veggie and putting it in the microwave.  It hurt a$$hole.  I am not being whiny!  Using my abs hurts and unfortunately that includes almost everything at the moment, including BREATHING. 

P.S. Thank God I have a semi high tolerance for pain.  I'd be drugged 24/7 otherwise. 

Ya know what ELSE grinds my gears?!?!?

My other grinder is still people but not about detail just about oh I dunno having a filter!  Are manners no longer taught?!?!?  My momma always taught me if I would be insulted by whatever I am thinking then I should keep it to myself because the person I am thinking it about will probably be upset by it as well.  As in "if you can't say something nice, say NOTHING!".  It is wonderful advice, people really should live by this.  I am mean don't be unnecessarily rude to people, they probably already know ______ about themselves.  You pointing it out is not helping.  So what happened you may wonder.  Well you see as I've stated before I don't wear make-up daily and when I do it is not much.  I had many appointments the other day so I was dressed up (with make-up) and an associate of mine said something about me looking very pretty (aw, gee thanks).  Since that day I've worn almost no makeup.  Every single day since that day he has said "what the matter, you tired?" With a concerned look.  Huh??? I can be chipper and bright and smiling and happy and he says "you no look happy, maybe go home, get sleep." WTF dude?!?  The is not nice.  I might not look like a Disney Princess everyday but I don't look like death either, thank you very much!  I've been informed by others that they wish they could not wear makeup like I do.  I have a natural coloring so I don't look pale or sickly.  I usually wear a tinted SPF lotion on my face and lip gloss or Chapstick but that is it.  I made a comment about this in front of a few men and a few women.  The women were like WTF, rude and the men were like well you do look better with make-up.  EXCUSE ME?!?  Yes of course I do!  Everyone (including MEN) looks better with make-up!  But ya know what assholes, the day you have to spend over an hour covering every blemish/mole/wrinkle/whatever and ironing your hair so you can look "pretty" for a bunch of uncultured swine is the day I might consider wearing make-up more often.  I dress nicely, I don't look like a homeless person, what is the problem?  Of course they are like, if you are so comfortable then why wear make-up for clients.  You know why!!!  Because that was the effing agreement I made 10 years ago when the older ass that used to work here made a HUGE deal about me not wearing makeup EVER.  He said it was unprofessional, that is right UNPROFESSIONAL, to go on appointments with out makeup.  Um I fixed my hair, I wore nice clothes...NOT ONE person complained but him.  So my compromise (because I am an adult and know what that is) was OK fine, I'll wear it on appointments but other than that bite me.  And so that is where we are today. Oh yea and wearing makeup is not in the handbook.  All it says is DRESS professionally, which I do. 

I just, that is rude...right?!?  Women do NOT have to wear makeup.  Many choose to do it and that is fine but it is not a requirement.  It's not like I am going topless or dressed in rags!!!  God forbid I show some leg/collarbone AND don't wear make-up....oh the unprofessionalism!  Gosh I am such a harlot...just sew the scarlet letter on me now.  I feel like the expectation that I MUST wear something that I do not feel comfortable in just to be viewed as "pretty" is so antiquated.  I know I am attractive without makeup..if I wasn't people wouldn't hit on me at the grocery when I am in 'rags', no make-up and my hair isn't brushed properly. I look just fine without it, I look just fine with it...it should be my choice whether or not I wear it.  I should not have to concern myself with the ideas that you may not find me as PROFESSIONAL because I choose to keep the make-up to a minimum. 

My point is me "dressing up" isn't so that people will say "oh you look pretty today".  Just like me NOT dressing up doesn't mean you can tell me I look like crap.  If you want to tell me I look nice fine, whatever but please by all means keep the "you look like shit" comments to yourself.  I don't need either.  Just treat me like you always should, kindly!

Side Note - If they update the handbook to say "must wear make-up" I may lose my shit

Ya know what grinds my gears?!?!

People!  People in general make me want to drive pencils through my eyes and ears so I don't have to see or hear them ANYMORE!

Simple directions are lost on so many.  Its like their lives are so mundane they feel like the simplest tasks need to be made more difficult because truly something that simple can't be right.  WRONG!!! You are so freaking WRONG.  It is that simple, I made it simple, because you have shown me YOU are in fact simple.  Now it is complicated and even my clearly superior brain can't figure out what the eff you did so don't call here and ask me what you did because I have no idea!  I don't know why I even try sometimes.  I've been told I have the patience of a Saint but after dealing with non thinkers over the years my patience is wearing thin.  I don't fancy myself a genius but I clearly have a better eye for detail and logic than those I deal with regularly.  The mantra is work SMARTER not HARDER but the smarter I work the harder others try to make my life difficult.  Seriously my head is going to explode.  Ya know why?  Because I have to deal with the fallout.  I may not have caused the most royal mess up to date but I am going to have to deal with it and that is why at the moment I have tunnel vision and feel like I am going to be sick.  

How could you?!? I trusted you!

Seriously though... There you were being all perfect.  I mean you looked absolutely delicious...I could have just devoured you right then and there.  You smelled divine, how in the world was I supposed to control myself.  The growing hunger was driving me mad!  And then it happened, I took a taste.  Albeit a small taste but a taste non the less.  And you burned me...you burned me so bad I was crying.  There I was just staring at nothing with tears streaming down my face thinking how much it hurt.

Damn you delicious french bread pizza I have a blister on the roof of my mouth now!!!  And I am pretty sure I am missing a few taste buds...ahhhhh I have made a terrible mistake!

You would think 5 minutes of cooling would have sufficed but noooooooooooooooooo.  No instead of a delicious lunch, I had hot lava cheese stuck to the roof of my mouth.  I panicked!!!  I tried to use my tongue to get it off but it started to burn my tongue.  So then I just leaned over my plate hoping it would fall out and it did but not before catching on a tooth and slapping itself to my chin leaving a bright red spot.  Great, I look like I got punched in the face!  On top of that because of the 3rd degree burn on my hard palate and minor burn on my tongue I sound like I have developed a speech impediment.  Not that there is anything wrong with people with speech impediments but when you talk on the phone as part of your job it can be quite hindering.  Also I can actually feel a layer of skin dying and falling off...its dangling behind my front teeth and it is grossing me out!  But I am still starving so I must eat.  The problem is that EVERYTHING I put in my mouth makes me feel like I just took a swig of acid. This includes plain water.  Eating is no longer enjoyable for me at this time. 

So again, I curse you stupid french bread pizza!  You have damaged me, I can no longer trust you to be my yummy lunch.  You are no meal, you are a mouth destroyer.  You sit on a throne of lies! Be gone vile meal impersonator. 

Hyp.....per.....vent....il.....a....ting....

*breathe, breathe*

Ok so its not one huge thing but all these little things are starting to make me a certifiable crazy person. Where to start . . .

1. Car issues. If you are confused please go back and read recent posts about my adventures with Chrissy & Mike (fiance's vehicle). We are ok (for now) Shhhh don't say anything too loud, I think she can hear me. . .

2. I'm getting married. . .like soon o_O. Which at the beginning was very smooth and easy. These last few months have tested my patience. I am a VERY laid back person. I usually take others opinions and advice and figure out what I want to do. I'm non- confrontational and if you have a better idea than me, I can accept that. So what I am saying is people aren't used to me having a STRONG opinion. . . much less saying, No. Well its our wedding and we have an idea of how we want things to look and be. Well apparently we are wrong and that's NOT what we want. . . who knew I didn't know what I wanted. Long story short, I pissed off many people by sticking to what I want and not what they want and saying, "no sorry we want ____". My dad is 100% supportive of, "this is our wedding and we can do what we want" (nothing tacky). Just because you like something, doesn't mean it is something I like or picture in my wedding. It doesn't mean its not nice/pretty/a good idea BUT its not ME. I am not preppy (not by any means) so doing anything preppy would not scream NOLA Girl. . . it would seem fake. So I am having a lot of you shouldn't do this, you just CAN'T do that, etc. I had few upturned noses at my color choice for my Bridesmaids. . . its deep purple. . . WTH is wrong with deep purple?! Its not like hot pink or electric blue .. .Anyways in the midst of all my 'decision making' I am pretty sure my nephew was pulled from the wedding and some other important peeps are not participating as much as before (like not coming to events and not having good excuses). The budget got way outta control which I am confused because last I checked we were under so WTH was added????? Its not all my fam either...just saying. Me and my fiance are so NON DRAMATIC so this is really testing our patience.

3. I'm going to Vegas!!!!!!!! For another wedding. . . right before mine. . . which is soooooooooooooo exciting but just means I have that much more to do. Oye Vey.

4. I still haven't sold this STUPID house so I am STILL linked to my ex via this STUPID house. Now I am stressing out because come wedding day new husband is moving in with me come hell or high water and I cannot pin down my ex to explain this to him and why I cannot be tied to him any more!!!!! I was REALLY hoping it would sell before the wedding. But contrary to the media. The housing market still SUCKS! People are making offers. . . but they are offering $10,000 LESS than what I still owe. Sorry I am not taking a loss . . . that is DUMB! So as of today its not sold :( And I know its not just me. I have 4 friends that are selling houses in different areas and none can get a bite. . .so depressing.

5. Job DRAMA! Mine is always drama but its tolerable. . .usually. Its depressing now because a few months back we got rid of 4 people and we had 1/3 of our customers pulled from us because of new laws, etc. So we shrunk and cannot add much new business easily so its scarey. Again contrary to the 'media' the economy is NOT recovering. Business is FAILING, prices are rising and just living costs so much its not even funny. So its constantly in the back of my mind I will show up one day and the doors will be boarded up with a sign that says "out of business". Or that they'll decide I am no longer needed because they need to cut back more. . . I'm so nervous all the time! Then my fiance's job is taking a toll on him. He has a boss that doesn't always take the professional route. I mean he was called an "oversized paperweight" and they keep threatening him . . . and said boss walks in and screams at him in front of everyone . . .insulting his intelligence and just being a bully almost. But he was never really trained on how to do anything so if he's not doing something its because he was not aware that he was supposed to be doing it. Regardless you should NEVER do that. . . its so unprofessional. Plus other people mess up MUCH worse than him but they always target him. . . its almost like they are trying to pin something on him. Its really stressful for him and me because we don't know when the hammer will drop, ya know. Ugh, I hate drama!

So that's my rant. Its nothing huge . . .yet but its enough to stress me the heck out!

Just Some Thoughts

A Girl's Expectations (in no particular order):

• Communication
• Love
• Affection
• Openness
• Thoughtfulness
• Sincerity
• Together Time
• Apart Time
• Friendship
• Honesty
• Trust
• Compromise
• Commitment
  
• Unselfishness
• Considerate
  

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I've heard of people falling out of love and I think it's a bunch of bull. People change and sometimes grow apart but you don't love someone one day and then not love them the next. If you do you are mentally ill and should not be in a relationship in the first place. The feeling of falling out of love is not exactly that, you don't fall out of love, you just forget how to do it with your significant other. Things that used to be the norm become forgotten or taken for granted. You forget that something as simple as a phone call, a touch or a just thinking of you note can make someones day. You forget that you are not the only one in the relationship and although your needs are important another person is also involved and needs to be considered. You forget that there was a reason you said those cherished words in the first place. The feeling of happiness outside of the relationship is skewed also. You keep thinking if only I were single I could do whatever I want or there is someone who will be better at _______. It's called the grass is always greener mind-set. No matter who you end up with they have quirks and habits that may drive you insane at times and time apart may feel like a gift from God but it doesn't mean that they shouldn't be together. It usually means you need time away from each other. Alone time or friend time is normal, spending every waking minute together is stressful. It works the same way after a couple splits your brain flips the grass is always greener thought to the "Remember the good times" thought. It's all perception. It may seem like a bunch of BULL but I've been through a few serious relationships and I've learned this. Once you love someone you'll always love them, the break up factor just depends on how much effort is put into the relationship that makes it last and if that effort isn't made we move along, but love is always there.



Relationships take work. They don't just run themselves and they are a commitment. No matter who you are with, the list above has to be considered. If you aren't willing to do most, if not all of those at some time then why bother be in a relationship with anyone. This is what women want. They will blow smoke up your butt about not being like other girls and its true because I am not like other girls, but in the end they want the list above on some level.



I've noticed in the last 1 1/2 - 2 years he has changed (I changed too but not in the same way). I don't know if my mom living with us freaked him out or something. Or if starting a new job elevated his ego (not trying to be insulting) or maybe the stress of "being responsible" for someone else flipped a switch. But I do know that right after he asked me to marry him (Aug 3, 2006), he stopped being him and started being this 'new' person. But it's not all the time just sometimes, which is even more confusing. Even if we don't stay together because he has become that hateful/disgusted towards me we need to talk about this... I just don't know how to do it.

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I know I am a cheese when it comes to song lyrics BUT this one was on the radio today and well guess what? I thought of him :P and prompted the letter above.

Rodney Atkins, Honesty

Lyrics

He said,"Just think it over,and write me a list"
"So we can figure out what we both deserve"
She hardly could believe it,that their love had come to this
Dividing an deciding his and hers
But she grabbed a paper napkin an asked the waitress for a pen
An one by one she wrote down what she wanted most from him


Honesty,sincerity,tenderness and trust
A little less time for the rest of the world
And more for the two of us
Kisses each mornin' I love you's at night
Just like it used to be
The way life was when you were in love with me


She reached across the table an placed it in his hand
An said,"You know this ain't easy for me"
As he thought about the new car the house an the land
An wondered what that bottom line would be
An a thousand other things that she's want him to leave behind
But he never dreamed he'd open up that napkin and find


Honesty,sincerity,tenderness and trust
A little less time for the rest of the world
And more for the two of us
Kisses each mornin' I love you's at night
Just like it used to be
The way life was when you were in love with me


Well,he fought back the tears as he looked in her eyes
And said," i don't know where to start"
and she said "Everything on that list in your hand"
Is written somewhere in your heart


Honestly, sincerity just like it used to be
The way life was when you were in love with me