I can't exactly tell you why I picked this photo -- just when I was looking through some albums, I loved those cow faces. They look so soft I want to pet them.
That's all.
Showing posts with label 30 day challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 30 day challenge. Show all posts
Friday, November 12, 2010
THIRTY! thity! tHiRtY!
Day 30 - A Photo. *for steph
I can't exactly tell you why I picked this photo -- just when I was looking through some albums, I loved those cow faces. They look so soft I want to pet them.
That's all.
I can't exactly tell you why I picked this photo -- just when I was looking through some albums, I loved those cow faces. They look so soft I want to pet them.
That's all.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
TWENTY NINER!
29 - Wishes
Well, a few unrealistic wishes would be a lengthy vacation to Fiji, where I get to stay in a bungalow over the water for a long, long time. That (besides getting an unexpected extra large sum of money) is probably one of my top selfish and unrealistic wishes. Another is having a landscaper come and completey landscape my entire lot - like a magazine. Then I would also like an entire re-do of 98% of my furniture - and while I am at it, a decorator could come in to set everything up in the best way possible. Also, I would like to selfishly wish for a lake house. In the mountains. Yeah. That would be awesome.
For more on some of my unrealistic wishes, you can go here!
As far as (hopefully) realistic wishes, I will always wish for the health, happiness and safety of my family.
So anyway, tomorrow is a big day!!! Tomorrow I will have completed this little challenge! Yeehaw! Be sure to tune in for all of the excitement to come...
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| Oh.My.Gosh. That looks amazing. |
For more on some of my unrealistic wishes, you can go here!
As far as (hopefully) realistic wishes, I will always wish for the health, happiness and safety of my family.
So anyway, tomorrow is a big day!!! Tomorrow I will have completed this little challenge! Yeehaw! Be sure to tune in for all of the excitement to come...
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
30 Day Challenge - 27 and 28
Day 27 - Pets
We have no pets. Not even a goldfish. How sad is that?? I want a dog, but my boys have allergies. Cats are completely out of the question. Mostly because they are more allergic to cats than dogs, but also because they sort of freak me out. I am strongly considering getting a Labradoodle.
Day 28 - Something that stresses you out
Well, I would say that in general, I am not a very stressy person. I really don't stress about too much, except maybe I stress over certain anxieties. I hate feeling anxious. It kind of embarrasses me. I feel like it's a character flaw of mine and that is what stresses me about it.
I am guessing that one of the things that does stress me out is not unlike a lot of other people's stresses - money. I worry about how much it is going to cost to send my three younger kids to college.
We have no pets. Not even a goldfish. How sad is that?? I want a dog, but my boys have allergies. Cats are completely out of the question. Mostly because they are more allergic to cats than dogs, but also because they sort of freak me out. I am strongly considering getting a Labradoodle.
Day 28 - Something that stresses you out
Well, I would say that in general, I am not a very stressy person. I really don't stress about too much, except maybe I stress over certain anxieties. I hate feeling anxious. It kind of embarrasses me. I feel like it's a character flaw of mine and that is what stresses me about it.
I am guessing that one of the things that does stress me out is not unlike a lot of other people's stresses - money. I worry about how much it is going to cost to send my three younger kids to college.
Monday, November 8, 2010
2.6.
Day 26. Picture of your family
This is everyone August 2010, minus Dad and Wendy. And the dogs, God forbid.
This is everyone August 2010, minus Dad and Wendy. And the dogs, God forbid.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Day 25.
Day 25-Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs.
Well. This is quite an eclectic set.
AFTER THE STORM (Mumford and Sons)
SANTA FE (Rent Soundtrack)
DOGS (Damien Rice)
OMG (Usher)
CRASH INTO ME (Dave Matthews Band)
RIVER DEEP, MOUNTAIN HIGH (Tina Turner)
LONELY (Tom Waits)
FOREVER (Chris Brown)
DON'T LET GO (Sarah McLaughlin and Bryan Adams)
SIREN SONG (Bat For Lashes)
THREE LITTLE BIRDS (Bob Marley)
Well. This is quite an eclectic set.
AFTER THE STORM (Mumford and Sons)
SANTA FE (Rent Soundtrack)
DOGS (Damien Rice)
OMG (Usher)
CRASH INTO ME (Dave Matthews Band)
RIVER DEEP, MOUNTAIN HIGH (Tina Turner)
LONELY (Tom Waits)
FOREVER (Chris Brown)
DON'T LET GO (Sarah McLaughlin and Bryan Adams)
SIREN SONG (Bat For Lashes)
THREE LITTLE BIRDS (Bob Marley)
Saturday, November 6, 2010
30 day what? twenty-four
Day 24 - Some things you've learned.
I have learned that it is hard to apologize, but it's worth it in the end.
I have learned that you can't always get what you want.
I have learned that family is almost everything.
I have learned that being on time shows respect.
I have learned that there is no room in my life for prejudice and bigotry.
I have learned that it is a hundred times easier to gain weight than to lose it.
I have learned that a smile goes a long way.
I have learned that dreams deserve to be followed.
I have learned that it's never too late to be somebody to someone.
I have learned that empathy is one of the most important virtues.
I have learned that watching my kids sleep instantly makes me feel peaceful.
I have learned that it's hard to take back what you have said in anger.
I have learned that you cannot change other people.
I have learned that it is OK to ask for help.
I have learned that it is OK to cry.
I have learned that some people just don't deserve a place in your life.
I have learned that nobody has it all figured out.
I have learned that the people that are the most judgemental tend to have a lot of skeletons in their closets.
I have learned that words are very powerful.
I have learned that the best gifts most often don't cost a thing.
I have learned that sometimes things taste better the second time you try them.
I have learned that the only person I can control is myself.
I have learned that love hurts sometimes.
I have learned that the truth hurts sometimes.
I have learned that living in the past can be dangerous.
I have learned that quitting to avoid failure is failing.
I have learned that money can't buy everything.
I have learned that being a mother is a privilege.
I have learned that you can't always fix someone.
I have learned that everyone is scared of something.
I have learned that a few minutes of your time can make a world of difference.
I have learned that kids deserve respect too.
I have learned that you will never be able to make everyone happy.
I have learned that it is my responsibility to teach my kids how to be good people.
I have learned that time passes, no matter how much you want to hold onto a moment.
I have learned that a heartfelt apology often times does make it better.
I have learned that laughing makes you feel better.
I have learned that music really helps you remember moments in time.
I have learned that the truth is better than a lie.
I have learned that you can only have one childhood.
I have learned that sixth senses should be listened to.
I have learned that being kind doesn't take any time at all.
I have learned that you have to make peace with your past to truly enjoy the present.
I have learned that life is tough sometimes.
I have learned that things can always get better.
I have learned that comparing yourself to others is just self destructive.
I have learned that it only takes a moment to destroy a lifetime of trust.
I have learned that sometimes you have to forgive yourself.
I have learned that your children are the best mirrors.
I have learned that there is always another way of looking at things.
I have learned that you are responsible for your own happiness.
I have learned that to succeed, you have to sometimes fail.
I have learned that it is none of your business what other people think of you.
I have learned that truly, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
I have learned that it is hard to apologize, but it's worth it in the end.
I have learned that you can't always get what you want.
I have learned that family is almost everything.
I have learned that being on time shows respect.
I have learned that there is no room in my life for prejudice and bigotry.
I have learned that it is a hundred times easier to gain weight than to lose it.
I have learned that a smile goes a long way.
I have learned that dreams deserve to be followed.
I have learned that it's never too late to be somebody to someone.
I have learned that empathy is one of the most important virtues.
I have learned that watching my kids sleep instantly makes me feel peaceful.
I have learned that it's hard to take back what you have said in anger.
I have learned that you cannot change other people.
I have learned that it is OK to ask for help.
I have learned that it is OK to cry.
I have learned that some people just don't deserve a place in your life.
I have learned that nobody has it all figured out.
I have learned that the people that are the most judgemental tend to have a lot of skeletons in their closets.
I have learned that words are very powerful.
I have learned that the best gifts most often don't cost a thing.
I have learned that sometimes things taste better the second time you try them.
I have learned that the only person I can control is myself.
I have learned that love hurts sometimes.
I have learned that the truth hurts sometimes.
I have learned that living in the past can be dangerous.
I have learned that quitting to avoid failure is failing.
I have learned that money can't buy everything.
I have learned that being a mother is a privilege.
I have learned that you can't always fix someone.
I have learned that everyone is scared of something.
I have learned that a few minutes of your time can make a world of difference.
I have learned that kids deserve respect too.
I have learned that you will never be able to make everyone happy.
I have learned that it is my responsibility to teach my kids how to be good people.
I have learned that time passes, no matter how much you want to hold onto a moment.
I have learned that a heartfelt apology often times does make it better.
I have learned that laughing makes you feel better.
I have learned that music really helps you remember moments in time.
I have learned that the truth is better than a lie.
I have learned that you can only have one childhood.
I have learned that sixth senses should be listened to.
I have learned that being kind doesn't take any time at all.
I have learned that you have to make peace with your past to truly enjoy the present.
I have learned that life is tough sometimes.
I have learned that things can always get better.
I have learned that comparing yourself to others is just self destructive.
I have learned that it only takes a moment to destroy a lifetime of trust.
I have learned that sometimes you have to forgive yourself.
I have learned that your children are the best mirrors.
I have learned that there is always another way of looking at things.
I have learned that you are responsible for your own happiness.
I have learned that to succeed, you have to sometimes fail.
I have learned that it is none of your business what other people think of you.
I have learned that truly, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
30 Day Challenge 20 - 23
More challenge consolidation.
Day 20 - Nicknames.
Well, I am definitely a nick-namer. I used to be a name shortener, but now I would definitely consider myself a nick-namer. My poor kids.
My real adult name (no, not like porn star adult. like adult, adult. got it?) is Jessica. Growing up, I didn't really like the name Jessica. It sounded too formal or something. I was pretty much the only one in my whole school named Jessica til about 7th grade. Most people called me Jessee. Pretty much all of my family and old friends do still. A very few people call me Jet. A boy that I loved in high school called me Jess. I liked that. The friends that I have made as a grown up mostly call me Jessica. It doesn't bug me anymore, I'm used to it. My husband calls me Hon. If he is annoyed with me, he calls me Jessee. Seriously, that is hardly ever.
Because I am so not annoying.
I called my husband "Alex" this morning (I call him hon except when I am annoyed with him, and I was annoyed with him because he left the TV on in bed watching political coverage til freaking two something in the morning and I couldn't sleep good and I really need to sleep good), and he said, "Don't ever call me Alex again."
Hahaha.
I always get over whatever it is that bugs me when he says that. It makes me laugh pretty much every time.
Day 21 - Picture of yourself.
Pictures of myself are pretty hard to come by, because I am usually the one taking the pictures. And also because I hate having my picture taken. It is one of my worst things.
So anyway, here is a picture of me with my sister taken on my cell phone. I am the one in black. Bleh.
Day 22 - Favorite city.
Gotta say New York. Simple as that. Empire State of Mind, you know!
I love that song.
Day 23 - Favorite vacation.
I do love the yearly family trek to the Outer Banks. It never gets old. We might be turning it into a two week type of vaca, which is so OK with me. I could actually retire there. If I worked that is. I mean worked enough to get a retirement. You know what I mean. Right?
This past OBX vacation was two weeks, and Alex hardly used his cell phone the entire time. In our whole marriage, the only other time that happened was when I washed it (on vacation), and he had to wait til we got home to get a new one. That was so great. He was not very happy though.
In my defense, I don't clear pockets. Some may consider that to be a fault. But I am very up front about it, so I blame him 100%. I'll just put that out there one more time for good measure. I don't clear pockets.
Day 20 - Nicknames.
Well, I am definitely a nick-namer. I used to be a name shortener, but now I would definitely consider myself a nick-namer. My poor kids.
My real adult name (no, not like porn star adult. like adult, adult. got it?) is Jessica. Growing up, I didn't really like the name Jessica. It sounded too formal or something. I was pretty much the only one in my whole school named Jessica til about 7th grade. Most people called me Jessee. Pretty much all of my family and old friends do still. A very few people call me Jet. A boy that I loved in high school called me Jess. I liked that. The friends that I have made as a grown up mostly call me Jessica. It doesn't bug me anymore, I'm used to it. My husband calls me Hon. If he is annoyed with me, he calls me Jessee. Seriously, that is hardly ever.
Because I am so not annoying.
I called my husband "Alex" this morning (I call him hon except when I am annoyed with him, and I was annoyed with him because he left the TV on in bed watching political coverage til freaking two something in the morning and I couldn't sleep good and I really need to sleep good), and he said, "Don't ever call me Alex again."
Hahaha.
I always get over whatever it is that bugs me when he says that. It makes me laugh pretty much every time.
Day 21 - Picture of yourself.
Pictures of myself are pretty hard to come by, because I am usually the one taking the pictures. And also because I hate having my picture taken. It is one of my worst things.
Day 22 - Favorite city.
Gotta say New York. Simple as that. Empire State of Mind, you know!
I love that song.
Day 23 - Favorite vacation.
I do love the yearly family trek to the Outer Banks. It never gets old. We might be turning it into a two week type of vaca, which is so OK with me. I could actually retire there. If I worked that is. I mean worked enough to get a retirement. You know what I mean. Right?
This past OBX vacation was two weeks, and Alex hardly used his cell phone the entire time. In our whole marriage, the only other time that happened was when I washed it (on vacation), and he had to wait til we got home to get a new one. That was so great. He was not very happy though.
In my defense, I don't clear pockets. Some may consider that to be a fault. But I am very up front about it, so I blame him 100%. I'll just put that out there one more time for good measure. I don't clear pockets.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
30 Day Challenge 19
19. Something that you miss.
I so miss my kids being little.
I miss Kara toting around her "wippees." She always had to have at least two on her at all times. I miss hearing her baby voice, talking to herself and her toys. I miss Kara playing the piano and singing around the house every day.
I miss Alex wearing his big red boots everywhere. I miss his love of his Winnie the Pooh pacifiers, and I miss watching him ride his little two-wheeler when he was a shorty little three-year-old. I miss him pushing all of his trucks around the porch and dressing up in suits for pre-school.
I miss Meg's hoarse little voice, and the way she couldn't say her s's. I miss her twirling her curly hair into knots when she drank her bottle. I miss Megan's little baby teeth and I miss watching her play so peacefully with her dollhouse by herself.
I miss Brookie's dependence on me, I miss looking in my rear view mirror and seeing her back there swinging her feet, sucking her finger. I miss Brooke humming and whistling everything. I miss rocking her to sleep.
In other words, I miss my babies. :(
I so miss my kids being little.
I miss Kara toting around her "wippees." She always had to have at least two on her at all times. I miss hearing her baby voice, talking to herself and her toys. I miss Kara playing the piano and singing around the house every day.
I miss Alex wearing his big red boots everywhere. I miss his love of his Winnie the Pooh pacifiers, and I miss watching him ride his little two-wheeler when he was a shorty little three-year-old. I miss him pushing all of his trucks around the porch and dressing up in suits for pre-school.
I miss Meg's hoarse little voice, and the way she couldn't say her s's. I miss her twirling her curly hair into knots when she drank her bottle. I miss Megan's little baby teeth and I miss watching her play so peacefully with her dollhouse by herself.
I miss Brookie's dependence on me, I miss looking in my rear view mirror and seeing her back there swinging her feet, sucking her finger. I miss Brooke humming and whistling everything. I miss rocking her to sleep.
In other words, I miss my babies. :(
Monday, November 1, 2010
30 Day Challenge 18
Eighteen: Something you regret.
I try really hard not to live with too many regrets. I like to think that I am a genuine and good person, who doesn't ever set out to hurt or harm anyone. I will always regret if I have inadvertently done that.
But as far as real regrets go, there are definitely a few. However, some are a little too personal to share with the whole wide world. So, sorry but those regrets will be sticking with me.
Some other less personal regrets include not putting more effort into school, not taking more time with writing in my kid's baby books and video taping them as babies, not spending enough time with my Nan before she died, not having a big and traditional wedding. I also regret that I picked butter cream colored couches for my family room, didn't make sure there were enough closets in my downstairs when we built our house, and I definitely regret trying to dye my own hair that one time. I also regret letting my sister steal my dog, some of the poor clothing choices I made that have been documented in photos and eating far too much Halloween candy last night.
I try really hard not to live with too many regrets. I like to think that I am a genuine and good person, who doesn't ever set out to hurt or harm anyone. I will always regret if I have inadvertently done that.
But as far as real regrets go, there are definitely a few. However, some are a little too personal to share with the whole wide world. So, sorry but those regrets will be sticking with me.
Some other less personal regrets include not putting more effort into school, not taking more time with writing in my kid's baby books and video taping them as babies, not spending enough time with my Nan before she died, not having a big and traditional wedding. I also regret that I picked butter cream colored couches for my family room, didn't make sure there were enough closets in my downstairs when we built our house, and I definitely regret trying to dye my own hair that one time. I also regret letting my sister steal my dog, some of the poor clothing choices I made that have been documented in photos and eating far too much Halloween candy last night.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
happy halloween. day seventeen. hey. that rhymed.
Boo to you!
Challenging question number 17, on this chilly 31st day of October.
All Hallow's Eve.
All Hallow's Eve.
HALLOWEEN!
........... sPoOoKy ...........
17. Something you are looking forward to
Hmmmm... something I am looking forward to....
Well, definitely Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving. It's my favorite meal of the year. Turkey, mashed potatoes, creamed onions... oh YUM. Of course I am looking forward to being with my whole family in a warm, cozy house bustling with too many cooks in the kitchen and happy cousins. I am definitely also looking forward to going out at the crack of dawn on Black Friday to watch all of the crazy people with Alex and a few of my sisters and their husbands. And then the tradition of going to Denny's for some greasy breakfast after all of that shopping and people watching.
And then Christmas. I am looking forward to a white Christmas this year! Wouldn't it be so great if it snowed on Christmas Eve?? That's like so magical. With big fat snowflakes falling... luminaries all out lining the sidewalks...air smelling smoky and lights twinkling. Kids snuggled up in their PJ's, anxiously waiting and excited.
Oh.
I love Christmas Eve.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
30 Day Challenge SiXtEeN
Oh one look at that header and you can tell I am feeling a little challenged with the challenge. Ah well. As challenges go, this is fairly innocuous. It may even be fairly enlightening to me, doing this. I am answering a pile of questions. Being less windy than usual.
Day 16-Dream house
Can I pick three? I mean, everyone needs a country house, a city house and a beach house, right? Right. So my dreamiest dream house is this:
OK, OK, I know what you're thinking. Sort of. But it's not the design that is dreamy to me, it's what is behind the design. For reals. Because I hate a super modern looking house, but this house is off the grid. 100%. Without relying on government entities or utility companies to provide electricity, heat, gas, and water. Which is definitely a dream of mine. In all honesty, even though this house is really weird on the outside, the interior is kind of amazing. It actually looks like a pretty normal house in there. And has everything you would want/need, like a washer and dryer, microwave, normal kitchen - you know - normal stuff. It just relies on wind and solar energy. Cool, huh? The picture is actually only a representation of what I think would be the best house ever. I actually thing it's ugly-ish. I would definitely build a way more pleasing off the grid house.
City Dream House:
I la-la-love old brownstones. The old brick, the steps, the iron railings. I would definitely live in the city if I could afford a place like this. Something with character. Huge old mouldings, several levels, amazing kitchen, fireplaces in every room... ahh...
Country Dream House:
Yeah. Well. I'm fairly certain that I could live happily ever after. Right. There. Forever and ever amen.
Day 16-Dream house
Can I pick three? I mean, everyone needs a country house, a city house and a beach house, right? Right. So my dreamiest dream house is this:
OK, OK, I know what you're thinking. Sort of. But it's not the design that is dreamy to me, it's what is behind the design. For reals. Because I hate a super modern looking house, but this house is off the grid. 100%. Without relying on government entities or utility companies to provide electricity, heat, gas, and water. Which is definitely a dream of mine. In all honesty, even though this house is really weird on the outside, the interior is kind of amazing. It actually looks like a pretty normal house in there. And has everything you would want/need, like a washer and dryer, microwave, normal kitchen - you know - normal stuff. It just relies on wind and solar energy. Cool, huh? The picture is actually only a representation of what I think would be the best house ever. I actually thing it's ugly-ish. I would definitely build a way more pleasing off the grid house.
City Dream House:
I la-la-love old brownstones. The old brick, the steps, the iron railings. I would definitely live in the city if I could afford a place like this. Something with character. Huge old mouldings, several levels, amazing kitchen, fireplaces in every room... ahh...
Country Dream House:
Yeah, this house probably doesn't look like it uses too much energy, does it? Well. I can just see the huge stone fireplace and amazing massive rustic-y kitchen. I can just see it with my mind's eye. Do you think there's room for a big pool in the back yard?
Dream Beach home:
Friday, October 29, 2010
30 Day Challenge Days 9-15
OK, so I just made the executive decision to combine some of these daily challenges. Why? Because I'm getting a little tired of writing two posts every day. And also, because I just don't know if I have 30 days in me.
That's the story of my life. I start a lot of crap and I never finish it.
Anyway, on to the challenge question things:
Day 9-A picture of your friends
Well that's easy enough. Besides my friends that are my family, I have a little group of girl friends that I have known since about grade school. So since we are all 40 this year (!), we have been getting together a lot to celebrate birth days.
Day 10-Something you're afraid of
Oh gosh, it is safe to say that I am afraid of a lot of things... I am afraid of bad guys stealing my kids, one of my kids getting hit by a car, me hitting a kid with my car, my husband getting in an accident while texting and driving his car, someone bullying my kids, failure, seeing people that I haven't seen in a long time, also I am afraid of sharks and swimming at night. I know I am leaving out a ton of things here.
Day 11-Favorite TV shows
Oh sheesh. Do I have a lot of favorites? Yes, yes I do. In no particular order: House, Biggest Loser, Survivor, Survivor Man, Greys, VAMPIRE DIARIES, The Mentalist, Big Love, Dexter, Amazing Race, Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Nurse Jackie. Shoot. There are definitely more and I am drawing a blank.
Day 12-What you believe
I believe that there are more good people than bad. I believe that forgiving is hard and forgetting is harder. I believe that we are here for a reason. I believe that I am stronger than I look. I believe that what comes around goes around. I believe that you are responsible for your own happiness. I believe that you need to make peace with your past so you can enjoy your present.
Day 13-Goals
One of my long term goals is to complete an unfinished book. I also want to get back into foster parenting. I have a huge goal to get healthier, like right now.
Day 14-A picture you love
Oh man. I have an abundance of pictures that I love. Here are a few in particular:
Day 15-Bible verse
Hm. To be honest with you, I really don't know a lot of bible verses by heart except for the common ones. But I don't like to be common. I do like this one:
Galatians 5:22-23
What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
and this:
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
That's the story of my life. I start a lot of crap and I never finish it.
Anyway, on to the challenge question things:
Day 9-A picture of your friends
Well that's easy enough. Besides my friends that are my family, I have a little group of girl friends that I have known since about grade school. So since we are all 40 this year (!), we have been getting together a lot to celebrate birth days.
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| Steph, Amy, Val, Diane, Patty, Heather and Holly |
Day 10-Something you're afraid of
Oh gosh, it is safe to say that I am afraid of a lot of things... I am afraid of bad guys stealing my kids, one of my kids getting hit by a car, me hitting a kid with my car, my husband getting in an accident while texting and driving his car, someone bullying my kids, failure, seeing people that I haven't seen in a long time, also I am afraid of sharks and swimming at night. I know I am leaving out a ton of things here.
Day 11-Favorite TV shows
Oh sheesh. Do I have a lot of favorites? Yes, yes I do. In no particular order: House, Biggest Loser, Survivor, Survivor Man, Greys, VAMPIRE DIARIES, The Mentalist, Big Love, Dexter, Amazing Race, Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Nurse Jackie. Shoot. There are definitely more and I am drawing a blank.
Day 12-What you believe
I believe that there are more good people than bad. I believe that forgiving is hard and forgetting is harder. I believe that we are here for a reason. I believe that I am stronger than I look. I believe that what comes around goes around. I believe that you are responsible for your own happiness. I believe that you need to make peace with your past so you can enjoy your present.
Day 13-Goals
One of my long term goals is to complete an unfinished book. I also want to get back into foster parenting. I have a huge goal to get healthier, like right now.
Day 14-A picture you love
Oh man. I have an abundance of pictures that I love. Here are a few in particular:
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| i heart him |
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| my boys |
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| Meggie |
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| Me and my first baby |
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| Little Blondie |
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| Brenna and Meg dressing up |
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| Big brother... again |
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| Alex with a squirrel on his leg |
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| Taking a "Nanny break" |
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| sleeping |
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| Meg |
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| Kara singing at a wedding |
Day 15-Bible verse
Hm. To be honest with you, I really don't know a lot of bible verses by heart except for the common ones. But I don't like to be common. I do like this one:
Galatians 5:22-23
What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
and this:
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
30 Day Challenge - Day 8
A Place You've traveled to.
Well, I have traveled around the US a bit - not nearly enough to the west or mid-west or central US though. I really really want to put my foot in every single state though. That is definitely on my mental bucket list. So far, I have put my foot in: New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and California. Also, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
This is one of the very few things my husband and I fight over. I want so much to travel, and he likes to only go to the same old places. I WANT TO PUT MY FOOT IN EVERY STATE IN THE US! There is so much to see! I don't want to not see the world. In fact, I am going to make it my mission to see all of the states I haven't seen. And nobody can tell me no. In all honesty, I could care less about traveling alone even. I would totally do it. And I will. Actually.
So I've never been to any of these states: MAINE (can you believe that? It's so close.), Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, N Dakota, S Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii.
OK. OMG. Here is where I actually get to answering the question.
My sister Jen and her husband were going to the Virgin Islands a few years ago because they had sold a yacht to the owner of this resort, and they bartered a deal - John put some extras on the boat, and the guy gave him a big credit for his all inclusive resort in St Thomas. Jen asked us if we wanted to go along, all we would have to pay for was airfare -- so we were all over it. The kids were so excited. My Dad and Wendy went too.
We flew into this tiny little airport that was open - it was so different - like it was almost all outdoors. It was so hot. We had to get this taxi to our resort, and the driver drove really crazy. Brooke was about 15 months and supposed to be in a car seat, and I was beside myself because there weren't any in the taxi. I swear I was scared to death the whole ride.
The resort was so awesome. The kids definitely got their money's worth on the free drinks - they got virgin daiquiris all day long. We snorkeled and swam and ate our faces off. We saw a tarantula. There were freaking lizards all over the place.
My Dad took everyone on a day excursion around the islands, where they ended up on the beach of St. John, just snorkeling the day away -- could anything be better than that?? Brooke and I stayed back unfortunately, but it was great hearing about all of the cool things everyone else saw and did.
I would go back there in about two seconds. One of these days, I definitely will.
Well, I have traveled around the US a bit - not nearly enough to the west or mid-west or central US though. I really really want to put my foot in every single state though. That is definitely on my mental bucket list. So far, I have put my foot in: New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and California. Also, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
This is one of the very few things my husband and I fight over. I want so much to travel, and he likes to only go to the same old places. I WANT TO PUT MY FOOT IN EVERY STATE IN THE US! There is so much to see! I don't want to not see the world. In fact, I am going to make it my mission to see all of the states I haven't seen. And nobody can tell me no. In all honesty, I could care less about traveling alone even. I would totally do it. And I will. Actually.
So I've never been to any of these states: MAINE (can you believe that? It's so close.), Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, N Dakota, S Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii.
OK. OMG. Here is where I actually get to answering the question.
My sister Jen and her husband were going to the Virgin Islands a few years ago because they had sold a yacht to the owner of this resort, and they bartered a deal - John put some extras on the boat, and the guy gave him a big credit for his all inclusive resort in St Thomas. Jen asked us if we wanted to go along, all we would have to pay for was airfare -- so we were all over it. The kids were so excited. My Dad and Wendy went too.
We flew into this tiny little airport that was open - it was so different - like it was almost all outdoors. It was so hot. We had to get this taxi to our resort, and the driver drove really crazy. Brooke was about 15 months and supposed to be in a car seat, and I was beside myself because there weren't any in the taxi. I swear I was scared to death the whole ride.
The resort was so awesome. The kids definitely got their money's worth on the free drinks - they got virgin daiquiris all day long. We snorkeled and swam and ate our faces off. We saw a tarantula. There were freaking lizards all over the place.
My Dad took everyone on a day excursion around the islands, where they ended up on the beach of St. John, just snorkeling the day away -- could anything be better than that?? Brooke and I stayed back unfortunately, but it was great hearing about all of the cool things everyone else saw and did.
I would go back there in about two seconds. One of these days, I definitely will.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
30 Day Challenge - Day seven
Day 7. Your favorite movies.
Well. I really have so many favorite movies. Really. But then, whenever my kids say their favorite is a lot of things, I say that they have to pick one favorite because a favorite means best and best is supposed to be best. Not one of many. But now that I think about it, that's pretty dumb.
Who says we can't have more than one favorite? I don't think there is a real rule about that.
So go fill up your coffee cups, because this could take a while. Here are a smattering of my favorite movies, in no particular order:
Well. I really have so many favorite movies. Really. But then, whenever my kids say their favorite is a lot of things, I say that they have to pick one favorite because a favorite means best and best is supposed to be best. Not one of many. But now that I think about it, that's pretty dumb.
Who says we can't have more than one favorite? I don't think there is a real rule about that.
So go fill up your coffee cups, because this could take a while. Here are a smattering of my favorite movies, in no particular order:
The Breakfast Club,
Ferris Bueller's Day Off,
Better Off Dead,
The Lost Boys,
The Lost Boys,
Heathers,
Sixteen Candles,
Pretty in Pink,
The Goonies,
Lucas,
Pretty in Pink,
The Goonies,
Lucas,
Say Anything,
Back to the Future,
Back to the Future,
Dirty Dancing,
The Godfather,
Stand by Me,
What's Eating Gilbert Grape,
Forrest Gump,
Rambo,
Reservoir Dogs,
Risky Business,
The Terminator,
Rocky,
Pulp Fiction,
Goodfellas,
Shawshank Redemption,
Planes, Trains and Automobiles,
The Fugitive,
Boys on the Side,
True Romance,
Silence Of The Lambs,
Reality Bites,
Boys on the Side,
The Virgin Suicides,
Boys on the Side,
The Virgin Suicides,
Four Weddings and a Funeral,
Donnie Darko,
Fight Club,
Million Dollar Baby,
Pay It Forward,
Bridget Jones' Diary,
The Wedding Singer,
Happy Gilmore,
Something About Mary,
American Beauty,
Jerry Maguire,
Almost Famous,
Catch Me If You Can,
Wedding Crashers,
Old School,
The Family Stone,
Meet the Parents,
Zoolander,
Brokeback Mountain,
The Bourne Trilogy,
The Departed,
Juno,
Ocean's Trilogy,
Milk,
Slumdog Millionaire,
Avatar
Monday, October 25, 2010
30 Day Challenge -- Day Six
Day 6. A picture of something that makes you happy.
So I was going to go the typical, post a picture of your family or kids as something that makes you happy route, but then I started to think about what that challenge-maker must have really meant. I mean, if the challenge-maker wanted just a picture of people, it wouldn't have said thing. Right?
So then I thought, well, this really makes me happy:
But then again, so does this:
And I feel just giddy when I think of this:
Or when I look at this:
Or this:
Or when I drink this:
Or eat this:
So I was going to go the typical, post a picture of your family or kids as something that makes you happy route, but then I started to think about what that challenge-maker must have really meant. I mean, if the challenge-maker wanted just a picture of people, it wouldn't have said thing. Right?
So then I thought, well, this really makes me happy:
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| a comfy bookstore |
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| A big deep, warm bathtub |
And I feel just giddy when I think of this:
crunching leaves under my feet
Or when I look at this:
colorful Autumn trees
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| The ocean |
Or when I drink this:
a warm cup of coffee
Or eat this:
Thanksgiving dinner
But then I was thinking that really, the one thing that makes me the most happy, is looking that the smiles - the real, true smiles - of my kids. So a smile is a thing. Right? And the challenge-maker can't argue with that.
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| Megan, Brooke, Kara and Alex 06/2010 |
Sunday, October 24, 2010
30 Day Challenge Day Five
So today's question is about your siblings.
I have one older sister, Jen, and two younger sisters, Ali and Indi. We are all very close, and I consider them to be my best friends.
Jen is married and has three kids. She is a nurse, and she and her husband John own a marina.
Ali is married to her highschool sweetheart, Tyrone. They have three kids. She's a second grade teacher and lives right around the corner from me.
Indi is the youngest. She is recently going through a divorce, and lives near my sister Jen with her two kids. She works for my sister Jen at the marina.
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| My sisters: Jen, India and Ali |
I have one older sister, Jen, and two younger sisters, Ali and Indi. We are all very close, and I consider them to be my best friends.
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| Joh, Jen, Kasey, Abby and Julian |
Jen is married and has three kids. She is a nurse, and she and her husband John own a marina.
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| Tyrone, Ali, Kieran, Bridgett and Brenna |
Ali is married to her highschool sweetheart, Tyrone. They have three kids. She's a second grade teacher and lives right around the corner from me.
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| Indi, Kylie and Jillian |
Indi is the youngest. She is recently going through a divorce, and lives near my sister Jen with her two kids. She works for my sister Jen at the marina.
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