Friday, May 18, 2012
I Confess...Friday
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Through My Eyes Thursday--The Path
Each Thursday, I will feature a photo that I have taken. No, I am not trying to promote a business of any sort. It is just nice to be able to share photos of nature, family, or just things.
I call this one "The Path". I feel "The Path to Dreams" is just too much because I like to keep it simple. I want the person to see the photo and take in the dreamy and enchanted effect. The path winds between trees, fading in the distance as if it could go on forever. A bench provides a resting spot to take in the warmth of a Spring day.
This photo can be symbolic of anything you please. Maybe it symbolizes a path towards goals you desire to reach? Maybe it is a path that just seems to go on as life does despite the sharp, sudden curves?
Use your imagination...take it in. Really open your eyes, mind, and heart! Do you feel it is symbolic to you?
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
My First Ever WWTK Wednesday
Today's blog post topic WWTK Wednesday is brought to you by these fantastic hosts Mamarazzi and CrazyMama
The topic for this week is all about that special friend(s) in your life. I know she is expecting me to do this because she does know me better than most. Crystal has an amazing blog and an amazing personality that shines through. We have been Sis C and Sis K for, well, years....we are trying to remember when we exactly met. And she is supposed to have the better memory!!
{1}I have found myself jealous/envious of this friend because... I tend to avoid being envious, but when it comes to Crystal I admit I am. She is able to balance home schooling, college, family life, and housework. She makes these incredible dinners that she just loves to torment me with through pictures. I so wish I could cook like she does!
{2}I admire this one for her _________ (insert admirable quality) and tell us about them.
Her intelligence, parenting skills, patience (yes, Crystal, you are more patient than you may ever realize), and her sometimes off the wall wit. In many ways, she reminds me of one of my own sisters. Despite how much negative may hit her at once, she still will find a way to remain focused and optimistic.
She knows all sides of me and is still willing to be like a sister to me. She has seen me through my darkest times. Not once did she ever judge me even though there were plenty of times I know she could have so easily. We have been internet friends for so long, but she has proved to be the most true of any friends I've had in my life. Although we are miles apart, sometimes we can just sense something is wrong and here comes the texts or the Facebook messages. We also understand each other and know when we just need to simply vent about something. We have laughed and cried together through so much. We have so much in common yet have some opposites which makes this a beautiful friendship.
{5}I think the best qualities in a friend are...Someone who looks at all points of views, listens to all sides, and gives the most honest advice even if it may touch a nerve at first. Constant sugar coating, in my opinion, just means the friend is hiding what they really feel. Crystal and I just seem to have this ability to give friendly, straight forward opinions. We are opinionated people, but we also do know when to keep our opinions to ourselves...sometimes :) Another great quality is one who is true to your face AND behind your back. I've had "friends" in my life say so many kind things to my face only to find out they said something bitter behind my back. I have no worries with Crystal on that. She knows if I am doing something stupid or being impulsive she can tell me in a mature way.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Happy List Tuesday
Happy List is hosted Mamarazzi so be sure to go check out her blog!
I am happy that my husband actually got me a card for Mother's Day! He did make it special with just one card because knowing him, he put a lot of thought into finding that perfect card. And our sons made me the sweetest cards as well. I would post photos of the cards, but they are on my cell phone, and I am so technically challenged that I cannot figure out how to get them on here!
I am happy to have such wonderful sisters, and this is for my actual sisters and the ones I consider my sisters by heart. Either way, they have been my best friends who can speak the hard truth or just help me laugh.
I am happy that my husband is such a fantastic daddy to our two boys. From a ride to the start to taking them around the block on their bikes, it always makes me happy he is always finding something for them to do together. He has helped with taking them to doctor appointments when I was sick, taking our oldest to his Cub Scout meetings so I can finish dinner, and made certain to attend as many school events as possible.
And I am happy that as much as I really don't like our house, at least we do have a home of our own. There are so many that are struggling to keep their homes or having to live with someone else. I have walls to hang our photos, we have beds to sleep in, and a stove to cook. For that, I am grateful and just happy we are able to live here as long as we can.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Memorable Monday
Childhood, teenage years, adulthood---each phase in life is full of memories. Many are lucky enough to remember things from when they were really young. I am lucky to remember anything from the past twenty-four hours. Still, that certain taste or smell or something will trigger a memory. So, each Monday I have decided to dedicate as "Memorable Monday".
I have lived in this small town since the middle of my eighth grade year. It is the longest I have ever lived anywhere. The best memory I have is of Summer 1993 with my best friend at the time who I will just call by her initials, A.J. A.J. was a very outgoing, determined, and rather pushy person. Her house was about 3 miles from the school on the "main" stretch of "highway" that ran through this town. It was a road with hills and curves. A road some probably would not dare travel by back or walk. We were teenagers who were daring and active--okay, A.J. was the most daring and active one.
One hot summer day in June we were sitting around while her parents were at work. We were bored and we had no vehicles of our own just yet. But, she did have two bikes! All we wanted to do was go swimming in the community pool, but were not patient enough to wait for our parents to get home from work. We began the 3 mile journey to the pool by bike, only having to endure maybe one steep hill. That was refreshing to our skin that was already blistering from the Texas heat and the sun's cruel rays. For nearly every single day for two weeks we did this. Hop on the bikes, endure the hill, swim for half a day, decide we were too tired to ride back, call either her mom or my mom to get us, and the next day started all over again. After a couple weeks, something major happened to me----that is a story for next week's post :)
Summer 1993--Two weeks of it, I had a real tan, lost who knows how much weight, and looking back, I realize I was in much better shape back then. Each time I drive down that road and smile at the memories of our determined and young minds. A memory that I am sure I will treasure forever.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Life 365
At thirty-five years old, I have a forever evolving personality. Most of it due to growing and learning. Other times, always ready for a change--depending on my mood. Yes, I am an indecisive person; however, that is starting to stabilize the older I get. When it comes to my children and my marriage, I make myself come to a decision even if it takes me a while. Some are quick to say I am impulsive and I jump to conclusions. Little do they know how long I ponder and soak in whatever is happening around me. There is nothing complex about me. I do tend to keep many thoughts to myself depending on the situation. If you are an honest person who knows how to be yourself then chances are we will get along.
Depending on the change, I do welcome it with a nervous smile. Another trait that had to evolve considering at one time change discouraged me. Now, I live for changes and challenges. The inability to embrace changes and challenges in the past prevented me from holding a job. My answer to it was just to simply run away, but with so many other things I have encountered in my life I feel as though I am now a stronger person. After all, have to deal with changes and challenges in raising children and a marriage. My mind has grown so accustomed to changes that routine is rather dull to me. Still, have to find that balance between the two which is the welcoming challenge.
I have set goals for 2012. I refuse to call them resolutions since those are usually broken. I understand we are nearly half way through the year, but these are goals I have planned out for the past couple months:
1. Find a job! As much as I love being a stay at home mom, I do miss having a job and the interaction with other people.
2. Keep doing photography no matter how tired I may feel. I do have another blog dedicated to my photography, but since I have not used that in so long I will just use this one. For the record, I do not consider myself a professional. An aspiring amateur has a nice ring to it ;)
3. Do more things together as a family. We have before, but I feel we could always do more. Taking our very first family vacation to Galveston was the biggest accomplishment. Now, we have a dream of living closer to the coast. That is a goal for at some point in the future.
4. Go back to college, major in business, get that degree if I don't get that one job that I really have my eyes on. I decided if I don't get the job that I really want, then I can always find one that will work around the class hours. The job I have in my mind does have chances at advancement, although it is full time hours so I will not be able to go back to school. Either way, I feel this will be a win-win situation.
5. Learn to cook better! This is a work in progress for the past ten years I have been married. My husband enjoys the food I cook. Then again, he eats anything that don't eat him first. Oh, one food I did succeed on getting him to eat is boneless pork chops! He used to be anti-chops, but not anymore :)
6. Blog each day even if it may just be ramblings.
6. Blog each day even if it may just be ramblings.
I believe that is a good start for now on the goals. Not too challenging and some positive changes. If I do not blog every single day, I will like to at least three times a week as time and life permits.
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