Do you feel my pain??

Like most parents, I try to provide a better life and better opportunities for my daughter. It's not that my life was bad. It wasn't bad at all. It's just that I wanted to give my daughter more. My daughter is my only child. She will be 15 years old on the 25th. All her life I have given her the best of everything and whatever she wants. My daughter is an excellent student and goes to the best schools. She is never in trouble and never causes trouble. I feel like I couldn't ask for a better child. So I figure, why not give it to her. I have provided her with many opportunities and experiences.  She has done more and owned more in her 15 years than I have in my life time.  The problem is this. In the past couple of years, I have come to the realization that I have created a monster. This was never my intent. I figured if I had or could do it, why tell her no. I don't like to make her wait so she gets it when she wants it.  She is still a good student and never gives me problems. However,  she thinks my bank account is a never-ending flow of cash. She even has her own credit cards linked to my accounts. I can go on for days. Parents never realize the monsters they create until it is staring them in the face. To make matters worst, my boyfriend is just as bad as me or worst with giving her what she wants or her way. How can I teach her that her reality is not "the reality"? Am I in this alone? Share your pain.

Express Yourself

Tell me what's on your mind. How are you feeling? What's going on?

Food for Thought

My hobby is dining. I love fine dining. There is nothing better than good food and a good drink. Well, almost nothing! There are many, many great restaurants in Baltimore City. I have dined more in the city since I relocated closer to downtown Baltimore. Three is a great restaurant located across the street from Patterson Park. Austin Grill is great for those who love tex-mex like myself. You have got to try their strawberry limeade. Cake Love is great if you love desserts. Brighton's at Intercontinental Harbor Court Hotel has Afternoon Tea on Fridays and Saturdays. My list goes on and on. What is your favorite place to dine? What do you recommend? Or, Ask me what places do I recommend.

Reality TV: Art, Entertainment, or CRAP!

Ok Ok Ok...  Why are Reality TV Shows so addictive?  I don't care how foolish the story line may be or how insane the characters are...I just can't pull myself from the television.   Prime example, VH1's  "The Real Chance of Love."  Has anyone ever seen this show?  There are a slew of others I don't care to name...but please give me your thoughts on this genre of entertainment.   Is this what we have to look forward to for years to come?