Can you believe it's October already?! Where has this year gone?! As of today, we're finally seeing some mild temperatures which for here, in the desert, means temps in the double digits instead of triple. As much as I'm a summer girl and love warm weather, I can safely say I'm ready now for Fall!
A very close friend of mine just flew into town today and is staying for the week. Unfortunately, I won't be able to see her until Friday after work but I'm very much looking forward to it! It will be nice to do some catching up and spend time together, especially since she just went through ( or shall I say 'going through') a recent break-up with a long term partner. She was truly there for me to give support and encouragement through my divorce so I'll try like hell to return the favor for such a wonderful friend that she has been over the past 10 years.
In other non-related, graphic news, I have a bit of a dilemma currently in the world of 'woman-hood'. I seem to have a mysterious period currently that has warranted a bit of extra concern. Skip forward here if you believe in such a thing as 'too much information' or 'TMI'. I've passed extremely large blood clots over the past couple of days in conjunction with some heavier than usual cramps. I typically have non-eventful periods but for some reason, this one is like a wrecking ball straight to the girly bits. I'm going to wait it out a day or two and see what happens but if this massacre type activity continues, I may pay a trip to the ER. With PCOS, it's likely that's part of the culprit and a period every now and then that is out of the norm is probably typical so it's not too much of a concern yet. At least...I can still function, that is.
As for my previous blog entry about my apparent 'smothering' episode, I'm fairly certain that is over now. Maybe it was a moment of weakness or perhaps the PMS-like gibberish that spews forth from one's mouth when the period from hell is about to start, hell, I don't know but it's over now. We had a great talk, and I do mean GREAT (thank you to my wonderful family therapist I saw last year who helped me to truly speak my feelings) and things are back on course with my man and I. I just can't begin to explain how lucky I am to have him in my life. He's so supportive despite my rollercoaster-type of ups and downs this year and I truly love that he's always there for encouragement and support. Far more than I could ever ask for someone to be in the past.
Oh, I've forgotten to mention this in the past few blog entries but there are some blogs that I read that I just cannot seem to comment on! It drives me nuts! So, if you don't seem to hear much from me, then I probably just cannot leave a comment on your blog. Poo. I'm so sorry but I truly try to keep up with you and the happenings in your lives. That's all for now, friends!
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
Smothered Hash Browns, Yes Please! Smothered Relationship, No Thank You!
I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with the Waffle House restaurant, but it's quite popular down South and in parts of the Eastern Coast. It's a cheap and dirty equivalent of IHOP, yet in my experience, it tastes much better after a late night out bar-hopping than it actually does for sober breakfast purposes. Anyhow, they have an option there to serve their hashbrowns "covered and smothered" where they basically throw everything on there except the kitchen sink. Quite tasty at 2am when the buzz is wearing off and you're about 47 minutes away from passing straight out. However, I like my hasbrowns this way, but definitely NOT my relationships...
When one goes from the busy dating pool, to marriage at 27, and then back to the dating pool at age 32, it's a bit confusing to say the least. I've found that the real challenge now that I've plunged off the high-dive back into the pool is finding the balance between maintaining my personal life (i.e. work, school, friendships, day-to-day grind, etc.) with a healthy relationship. Seems easy enough in theory, right? I mean, in my early twenties, I managed to hold down TWO jobs, full-time college courses, mild partying, friends, AND a boyfriend quite effortlessly. Allbeit, I can guarantee I didn't sleep much, if hardly at all, and to what degree those "relationships" were healthy and stable is highly questionable. So, I guess this post is more to seek advice than anything else because after consulting a few of my IRL female friends on this topic, I still feel bewildered by it all.
I've been dating someone now for the past four months. I was set up with him by my mom who works at the same company he does. Mind you, I was VERY apprehensive about dating at the time she set me up but I trusted that my mom (of all people) wouldn't steer me wrong with some loser, so I went with it. Well, guess what? He's everything she said he was and more! Great, huh? Now you're thinking "so what's there to complain about?".
Well, truth be told, as the title suggests, I feel a bit 'smothered' here lately. It's not that his intentions aren't good because trust me, they are! However, I've always been a very independent person and my philosophy on dating is that you can have a healthy relationship without constant bombardment of personal space. In fact, I'm the type that would rather see my SO maybe 1-2 times per week and talk on the phone maybe 2-3 times per week - anything more than that and it's a bit overwhelming in my book. Sounds reasonable, right? I'm by no means a needy person whatsoever and expect the same trait in my SO. However, he calls me at least once a day, sometimes twice a day. And, he would like to see me every day if he had it his way. I don't know if it's just me, or if this is a bit excessive? I feel a lot of pressure to keep up with this sort of "schedule" but sometimes I feel like it's just my own personal struggle. It's not that he's checking up on me or acting posessive or whatnot, he's just quite honestly thinking of me and so picks up the phone to call and say "hi" - simple as that. I enjoy the excitement of relationships and he completely adores me and complements me every day but quite honestly, I'm not used to that! I'm a firm believer in the notion that a new relationship does not have to consume your every moment and transform the person that you are. I'm a realist and quite frankly, I've watched too many friends fall into the "I have a new boyfriend and now I'm dropping everything for him" routine - blech! I don't know how they allow that to happen as just that thought alone makes me suffocate a little on the inside. I mean, come on. Day-to-day life still exists, I still work, have obligations, school, friendships to maintain, etc. so I don't feel the need to make a dating relationship the root of my essence. Know what I mean? I think the problem here is that he enjoys making me the center of his entire universe while I'm, quite simply, just not like that. And now that I've typed out the previous sentence, I'm really not even sure if you can even call it a "problem" to begin with.
Now that you're thoroughly confused and this post has turned into a novel, I just basically am torn with where I stand. Are my 'smothered' feelings validated? I know I need to sit down with him and let him know how I feel but I've played it over in my head and am beginning to realize that there's no easy or graceful way of saying "ok, buddy, I need some space, let's slow down..oh, and don't call me so much" without sounding like an unappreciative B*. Or is there a way? I honestly never dreamed I'd be sitting here blogging about a relationship where I'm actually complaining about getting doted on too much - typically in the past I've had relationships where I'm teetering on the last rung of the ladder so it was always a non-issue. Now, I'm at the top of his priorities and yet, I'm feeling strangely overwhelmed. Is this legit? Don't get me wrong, I fully and completely appreciate his attentiveness and loyalty, believe me, I do! I went too many years feeling like an afterthought so I'm thrilled to be at the forefront of someone's concerns. However, I'm just a bit rusty with dating and well, having trouble figuring it all out again. Advice?
//SIGNED//
Uncovered Hashbrown
When one goes from the busy dating pool, to marriage at 27, and then back to the dating pool at age 32, it's a bit confusing to say the least. I've found that the real challenge now that I've plunged off the high-dive back into the pool is finding the balance between maintaining my personal life (i.e. work, school, friendships, day-to-day grind, etc.) with a healthy relationship. Seems easy enough in theory, right? I mean, in my early twenties, I managed to hold down TWO jobs, full-time college courses, mild partying, friends, AND a boyfriend quite effortlessly. Allbeit, I can guarantee I didn't sleep much, if hardly at all, and to what degree those "relationships" were healthy and stable is highly questionable. So, I guess this post is more to seek advice than anything else because after consulting a few of my IRL female friends on this topic, I still feel bewildered by it all.
I've been dating someone now for the past four months. I was set up with him by my mom who works at the same company he does. Mind you, I was VERY apprehensive about dating at the time she set me up but I trusted that my mom (of all people) wouldn't steer me wrong with some loser, so I went with it. Well, guess what? He's everything she said he was and more! Great, huh? Now you're thinking "so what's there to complain about?".
Well, truth be told, as the title suggests, I feel a bit 'smothered' here lately. It's not that his intentions aren't good because trust me, they are! However, I've always been a very independent person and my philosophy on dating is that you can have a healthy relationship without constant bombardment of personal space. In fact, I'm the type that would rather see my SO maybe 1-2 times per week and talk on the phone maybe 2-3 times per week - anything more than that and it's a bit overwhelming in my book. Sounds reasonable, right? I'm by no means a needy person whatsoever and expect the same trait in my SO. However, he calls me at least once a day, sometimes twice a day. And, he would like to see me every day if he had it his way. I don't know if it's just me, or if this is a bit excessive? I feel a lot of pressure to keep up with this sort of "schedule" but sometimes I feel like it's just my own personal struggle. It's not that he's checking up on me or acting posessive or whatnot, he's just quite honestly thinking of me and so picks up the phone to call and say "hi" - simple as that. I enjoy the excitement of relationships and he completely adores me and complements me every day but quite honestly, I'm not used to that! I'm a firm believer in the notion that a new relationship does not have to consume your every moment and transform the person that you are. I'm a realist and quite frankly, I've watched too many friends fall into the "I have a new boyfriend and now I'm dropping everything for him" routine - blech! I don't know how they allow that to happen as just that thought alone makes me suffocate a little on the inside. I mean, come on. Day-to-day life still exists, I still work, have obligations, school, friendships to maintain, etc. so I don't feel the need to make a dating relationship the root of my essence. Know what I mean? I think the problem here is that he enjoys making me the center of his entire universe while I'm, quite simply, just not like that. And now that I've typed out the previous sentence, I'm really not even sure if you can even call it a "problem" to begin with.
Now that you're thoroughly confused and this post has turned into a novel, I just basically am torn with where I stand. Are my 'smothered' feelings validated? I know I need to sit down with him and let him know how I feel but I've played it over in my head and am beginning to realize that there's no easy or graceful way of saying "ok, buddy, I need some space, let's slow down..oh, and don't call me so much" without sounding like an unappreciative B*. Or is there a way? I honestly never dreamed I'd be sitting here blogging about a relationship where I'm actually complaining about getting doted on too much - typically in the past I've had relationships where I'm teetering on the last rung of the ladder so it was always a non-issue. Now, I'm at the top of his priorities and yet, I'm feeling strangely overwhelmed. Is this legit? Don't get me wrong, I fully and completely appreciate his attentiveness and loyalty, believe me, I do! I went too many years feeling like an afterthought so I'm thrilled to be at the forefront of someone's concerns. However, I'm just a bit rusty with dating and well, having trouble figuring it all out again. Advice?
//SIGNED//
Uncovered Hashbrown
Monday, September 19, 2011
Photo Shoot Faves
So, here's some of the photos from the shoot with Amy a couple of weeks ago. I uploaded most of them to my Facebook but I'll put a few here that I didn't share there. I don't want to sound self-absorbed or conceited or whatnot but, I'm so, so, so glad I had this done! This past year has been an emotional train wreck for me and despite the stress-induced weight loss, I've had a lot of trouble finding ME again and I seem to have lacked the ability to feel good about myself which is VERY unlike me. So, please understand I don't go around "posing" in front of cameras on the regular, but my expressions and emotions captured in these photographs are very true and real and genuine. And that...I'll cherish forever. Enjoy!
I can't emphasize enough just how much fun I had at this shoot. Not only did I get some great photos but my photographer Amy, is truly one of the sweetest people I've ever met! She made me feel so comfortable and warm and, well, like ME again! So, a million thank-you's to her and her husband Mike for watching baby Jackson for 45 minutes while we went off galivanting into the "woods" to capture these photographs. Memories made, indeed, and I hope to remain great friends with her!!
Until next time, bloggers...
I can't emphasize enough just how much fun I had at this shoot. Not only did I get some great photos but my photographer Amy, is truly one of the sweetest people I've ever met! She made me feel so comfortable and warm and, well, like ME again! So, a million thank-you's to her and her husband Mike for watching baby Jackson for 45 minutes while we went off galivanting into the "woods" to capture these photographs. Memories made, indeed, and I hope to remain great friends with her!!
Until next time, bloggers...
Monday, September 12, 2011
House Hunting & Other New Adventures
Ok, so the title of this entry may be somewhat misleading but it's fun to dream, right? Actually, I said earlier this year that one of my next goals is to buy a house or condo and that's still very much on my radar. How soon it will happen, is probably a little farther off the radar than I would hope. Ever watch Suze Orman? She's that financial analyst/guru and does a great job on her TV show of picking people's financial situation apart and telling them "no" when they want to buy something that's just not 1) smart 2) feasible and/or 3) realistic. *Sigh*. Well, Suze would pick me apart for my desire to own a home without the lump sum to put down or the 8 month "emergency fund" you need in case something goes awry. However, I digress. How can you NOT dream when the housing market is at an all time low? I mean, houses in the area I'm looking at easily went for $350k+ a few years ago. And now...listings for those same houses at $200k or less! Talk about crazy exciting! We'll see what I conjure up over the next 6 months or so...
In other related news, my mom has enlightened me on a business opportunity that is worthy of further investigation. Through a contact of hers at work, she learned a little about running, owning and operating a private Courier service. Since her company (and so many other companies out there now) are downsizing, hiring less, cross-training employees to other positions, "leaning" out their resources and people etc., many businesses have turned to external Courier services as a means for transporting their documents, equipment, people and more. It's a simple premise, really. You drive said items from one location to another, from client to recipient's destination. The start-up for this is nearly nothing. Literally, all that is needed is a reliable vehicle, a cellular phone and access to a computer/printer. Needless, to say, the room for profit and the next-to-nothing start-up cost is very appealing. I've purchased some resources that give further instruction on how to start-up a Courier service and where to go from there. With school still looming (for another couple of months, anyway) and work, I may put this on a short hold but after that, I really plan to go full steam with it. It's exciting to me and well, doesn't everyone want to be their own boss? I sure do!
That's about it for my latest news. Of course, I'll come back and revisit these two main topics on the agenda in a few months and see where I'm at with each of them. As one of the world's worst procrastinators, you, my readers must cattle prod me and see me through!
As mentioned in my previous blog entry, I had a photo shoot with Southern California's greatest, most talented photographer and friend, Amy. Meeting her, her husband Mike and sweet baby boy Jackson was the highlight of these past 6 months or so. I'm so thrilled I got the chance to meet up with her and take some amazing photographs that I'll treasure forever. I'll post a glimpse of those when I receive the CD so stay tuned!
In other related news, my mom has enlightened me on a business opportunity that is worthy of further investigation. Through a contact of hers at work, she learned a little about running, owning and operating a private Courier service. Since her company (and so many other companies out there now) are downsizing, hiring less, cross-training employees to other positions, "leaning" out their resources and people etc., many businesses have turned to external Courier services as a means for transporting their documents, equipment, people and more. It's a simple premise, really. You drive said items from one location to another, from client to recipient's destination. The start-up for this is nearly nothing. Literally, all that is needed is a reliable vehicle, a cellular phone and access to a computer/printer. Needless, to say, the room for profit and the next-to-nothing start-up cost is very appealing. I've purchased some resources that give further instruction on how to start-up a Courier service and where to go from there. With school still looming (for another couple of months, anyway) and work, I may put this on a short hold but after that, I really plan to go full steam with it. It's exciting to me and well, doesn't everyone want to be their own boss? I sure do!
That's about it for my latest news. Of course, I'll come back and revisit these two main topics on the agenda in a few months and see where I'm at with each of them. As one of the world's worst procrastinators, you, my readers must cattle prod me and see me through!
As mentioned in my previous blog entry, I had a photo shoot with Southern California's greatest, most talented photographer and friend, Amy. Meeting her, her husband Mike and sweet baby boy Jackson was the highlight of these past 6 months or so. I'm so thrilled I got the chance to meet up with her and take some amazing photographs that I'll treasure forever. I'll post a glimpse of those when I receive the CD so stay tuned!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Bouncing Back
I've been looking back at past blog entries and realized that I sort of have the "peak" and "valley" affect when it comes to my blog entries. One is happy, the next...not so much! I assure you, I have a pretty great life overall so I don't mean to be such a Debbie Downer at times. I'm just my own worst critic, I guess, so sometimes I tend to be a little hard on myself. Onward and upward...
Anyway, I cannot believe how quickly this year has gone by! I mean, it's nearly September already!! September was a rough month for me last year and to say I went through a wave of emotions last September would be putting it mildly. It's been nearly a year to the day since Bobby and I separated so I can't help but notice that. It's also been 9 months since I moved back to my home state of California which I'm still so happy about. After moving around the country for the past 8 years, I'm finally home again. I've gotten the chance to visit family and friends which is really so nice. I used to long for the days of being able to take a quick drive to see them and used to dread arranging plane tickets and coordinating time off work just to do that but now I don't have to sweat it. I'm so thankful!
Work is going well. I'm still classified as a Per Diem employee which is basically a fancy word for Part Time but as luck would have it, I've been able to pick up extra shifts so technically I've been working Full Time hours. Even better is the possibility of going to Full Time here soon pending a coworker's resignation from her position to move to Santa Barbara with her boyfriend. I'm already next in line for her spot since my boss has already asked me if I want it. Do I want it? Ha! Does a bear sh*t in the woods? Of course I want it! I'm also loving the idea that their health insurance is through Blue Cross so it's awesome insurance but best of all, it's free for employees and dependants! Yet another expense spared so that's a double bonus.
In other news, I have arranged for a photo shoot with an E-friend of mine, Amy, who is an excellent photographer! She lives not too far from me and we have arranged for a photo shoot on September 4th. I'm beyond thrilled to meet her in person and feel so priviledged to have her as my photographer. I scored a dress today for the shoot which I think will work well. It's been so long since I've had professional pictures done so this is loooong overdue! It's time I do something for me, ya know? Plus, I've been working semi hard at losing weight over the past year and a half and now I feel like showing it off a bit. 27 pounds and still losing. Not to shabby, eh? I feel GREAT!
Anyway, I cannot believe how quickly this year has gone by! I mean, it's nearly September already!! September was a rough month for me last year and to say I went through a wave of emotions last September would be putting it mildly. It's been nearly a year to the day since Bobby and I separated so I can't help but notice that. It's also been 9 months since I moved back to my home state of California which I'm still so happy about. After moving around the country for the past 8 years, I'm finally home again. I've gotten the chance to visit family and friends which is really so nice. I used to long for the days of being able to take a quick drive to see them and used to dread arranging plane tickets and coordinating time off work just to do that but now I don't have to sweat it. I'm so thankful!
Work is going well. I'm still classified as a Per Diem employee which is basically a fancy word for Part Time but as luck would have it, I've been able to pick up extra shifts so technically I've been working Full Time hours. Even better is the possibility of going to Full Time here soon pending a coworker's resignation from her position to move to Santa Barbara with her boyfriend. I'm already next in line for her spot since my boss has already asked me if I want it. Do I want it? Ha! Does a bear sh*t in the woods? Of course I want it! I'm also loving the idea that their health insurance is through Blue Cross so it's awesome insurance but best of all, it's free for employees and dependants! Yet another expense spared so that's a double bonus.
In other news, I have arranged for a photo shoot with an E-friend of mine, Amy, who is an excellent photographer! She lives not too far from me and we have arranged for a photo shoot on September 4th. I'm beyond thrilled to meet her in person and feel so priviledged to have her as my photographer. I scored a dress today for the shoot which I think will work well. It's been so long since I've had professional pictures done so this is loooong overdue! It's time I do something for me, ya know? Plus, I've been working semi hard at losing weight over the past year and a half and now I feel like showing it off a bit. 27 pounds and still losing. Not to shabby, eh? I feel GREAT!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Failing
This morning I took the oral comprehensive exam for my Master's Degree and to say it went worse than expected would be a dramatic understatement. This is the exam I have worked nearly 3 years for; the exam that confirms my knowledge of the entire program; the last stepping stone to getting the degree.
Well, guess what? I didn't pass it. I am at a loss right now. I really thought I had studied myself into the ground for this exam and truly felt I had refreshed my memory with concepts I learned years ago, in various classes along this road. The truth is, they just didn't feel that I had through enough knowledge to grant me a passing score. Did I directly fail? No. Not on paper, not in writing, but *I* feel like I failed it and I'm not the sort of person that allows failure to enter my life. This does not sit well with me.
I can re-take the exam in October. Until then, there's not much I can do about it except to continue studying and ensure this doesn't happen again in October. As much as I'd like to blame someone or something else, it's entirely my fault for not being as prepared as I could have been and that plagues me to no end. But, I guess what bothers me more is the idea that I thought today would mark another chapter closed in my life but now it is left open. I'm indifferent about it. I wanted so badly to be "done" and move forward but plans have changed entirely.
I will spend the next couple of months continuing to study. What angers me is that I was missing files from the first two core (important) classes I took at the beginning of the program back in 2008. Well, actually, they are not "missing", but located on an external hard drive 2,000 miles away from me and the "owner" of that hard drive purged the files from the hard drive months ago. So, I was missing a large portion of study materials. I cannot or will not blame him. He didn't know I would ever need those files again. I will re-purchase those textbooks from the courses (as much as it kills me to say that) and start from scratch using those books and new notes.
Let me end this by saying that I know I am not a failure. This is just a minor setback. I realize that not many people can say they have come this far in their education and the fact that I completed all of the coursework with next to a 4.0 GPA is an amazing feat in itself. I am proud of myself for coming this far and well, if it takes me a little extra longer to make it to the finish line, I'm ok with that.
Until then, I'm keeping the faith and remaining optimistic. I've been through some really rough times in my life, particularly in the past year, and this is just one additional hurdle to get over. If anything, it's building my character and strength...two things that challenge me every day. If you read this, thank you. Support means everything to me.
By the way, yesterday I turned 33 years old. I can only hope that 33 will treat me better than 32 did. It has to, right? If it doesn't, well I'm at the end of my rope...
Well, guess what? I didn't pass it. I am at a loss right now. I really thought I had studied myself into the ground for this exam and truly felt I had refreshed my memory with concepts I learned years ago, in various classes along this road. The truth is, they just didn't feel that I had through enough knowledge to grant me a passing score. Did I directly fail? No. Not on paper, not in writing, but *I* feel like I failed it and I'm not the sort of person that allows failure to enter my life. This does not sit well with me.
I can re-take the exam in October. Until then, there's not much I can do about it except to continue studying and ensure this doesn't happen again in October. As much as I'd like to blame someone or something else, it's entirely my fault for not being as prepared as I could have been and that plagues me to no end. But, I guess what bothers me more is the idea that I thought today would mark another chapter closed in my life but now it is left open. I'm indifferent about it. I wanted so badly to be "done" and move forward but plans have changed entirely.
I will spend the next couple of months continuing to study. What angers me is that I was missing files from the first two core (important) classes I took at the beginning of the program back in 2008. Well, actually, they are not "missing", but located on an external hard drive 2,000 miles away from me and the "owner" of that hard drive purged the files from the hard drive months ago. So, I was missing a large portion of study materials. I cannot or will not blame him. He didn't know I would ever need those files again. I will re-purchase those textbooks from the courses (as much as it kills me to say that) and start from scratch using those books and new notes.
Let me end this by saying that I know I am not a failure. This is just a minor setback. I realize that not many people can say they have come this far in their education and the fact that I completed all of the coursework with next to a 4.0 GPA is an amazing feat in itself. I am proud of myself for coming this far and well, if it takes me a little extra longer to make it to the finish line, I'm ok with that.
Until then, I'm keeping the faith and remaining optimistic. I've been through some really rough times in my life, particularly in the past year, and this is just one additional hurdle to get over. If anything, it's building my character and strength...two things that challenge me every day. If you read this, thank you. Support means everything to me.
By the way, yesterday I turned 33 years old. I can only hope that 33 will treat me better than 32 did. It has to, right? If it doesn't, well I'm at the end of my rope...
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Updates On Me + 30 Pictures!
Hello, friends!
I'm so relieved to finally have a few moments to properly update my blog and do the "30 pictures" that I saw on my friend Melodie's blog a few months ago.
Anyway, as of last week, I'm officially finished with classes towards my Master's Degree! I haven't received my final grade for the class yet but according to my calculations, I have an "A" which subsequently estimates my overall final GPA at roughly 3.90. A 3.90! I didn't graduate high school with a GPA even close to that and sadly, my undergraduate GPA was not quite a 3.0 (thanks to an "active" social life in my early 20's, lol) so I'm beyond pleased with how my efforts and hard studies have paid off this time. Now, all I have left is the Oral Comprehensive Exam on August 11th (the day after my 33rd birthday, ugh) which will be conducted via webcam so I'm spared the cost of flying out to the campus in Arkansas to take it in person. Assuming I pass that, I'll be officially a Graduate School Graduate! haha.
Ok, so on to the fun part which is this picture thing I've been wanting to do. I figure my blog could use some "spice" with pictures and well, it's just plain fun to do this kind of thing. Plus, it gives you, my fellow blog follower, some sort of additional glimpse into my life, interests, what makes me "tick", etc. So...enjoy! :)
Pic 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts:
2. I served 4 years in the US Air Force
3. I have an A.A.S. in Electrical Systems, a B.A. in Communications and a M.S. in Operations Management
4. I'm terrified of heights yet I've gone skydiving once!
5. Ignorant people annoy the crap out of me
6. I'd love to start an animal rescue sanctuary some day
7. I'm much more of a giver than a receiver
8. I WILL write a book and have it published someday
9. I don't take anything for granted. Ever.
10. I believe true friends are hard to come by and when you find them, hold on to them for dear life!
Pic 02 - A Picture Of You and The Person You Have Been Close With For a While
Pic 03 - A Picture Of The Cast From Your Favorite Show
Pic 04 - A Picture of A Habit You Wish You Didn't Have
Pic 05 - A Picture of Your Favorite Memory
Pic 06 - A Picture of A Person You'd Love To Trade Places With For a Day
(Jodi Picoult. I'd love to be a famous writer for a day and I love her books)
Pic 07 - A Picture Of Your Most Treasured Item
Pic 08 - A Picture That Makes You Laugh
Pic 09 - A Picture of The Person Who Has Gotten You Through The Most
(My Mom <3 )
Pic 10 - A Picture With The Person Whom You Do The Most Messed Up Things With
(This group about covers the criteria for "messed up" things. Co-workers. Go figure, lol)
Pic 11 - A Picture of Something You Hate
(Government spending and the overall current economy. Nauseating.)
Pic 12 - A Picture of Something You Love
(Havaianas flip flops. If I could wear them all year long (and to work), I would!)
Pic 13 - A Picture of Your Favorite Band Or Artist
(I like the "older" alternative bands. Today's music just isn't the same!)
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(My Mom <3)
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Pic 15 - A Picture Of Something You Want To Do Before You Die
(write and publish a book!!)
Pic 16 - A Picture Of Someone Who Inspires You
Pic 17 - A Picture of Your Biggest Insecurity
(Regardless of how much weight I lose, it's still there! The dreaded cellulite :/ )
Pic 18 - A Picture of You When You Were Little
(this was about age 5-ish, I think?)
Pic 19 - A Picture of Somewhere You'd Love To Travel
(Bali, Indonesia. It's beautiful there and I'd love to experience the culture)
Pic 20 - A Picture of Something You Wish You Could Forget
(This test and others like it. And the pain caused by infertility)
Pic 21 - A Picture of Something You Wish You Were Better At
(drawing and painting - I'd love to have the "eye" for this kind of stuff!)
Pic 22 - A Picture of Your Favorite Book
Pic 23 - A Picture of Something You Wish You Could Change
(To have my baby girl Tiki back in my life *sigh*)
Pic 24 - A Picture Of Your Day
(Sunny, clear, high of 104 degrees today!)
Pic 25 - A Picture Of Something That Means A Lot To You
(This photo represents numerous things in my life and the things that have led up to my life now. I think I explained this photo better in a previous blog entry and why it is the photo for my blog background)
Pic 26 - A Picture of Yourself and A Family Member
(My brother, my neice and I)
Pic 27 - A Picture of Something You're Afraid Of
(Heights! Even watching something on TV involving heights makes my hands clammy!)
Pic 28 - A Picture That Can Always Make You Smile
(my life for 4 great years!)
Pic 29 - A Picture of Your Favorite Thing To Do During Summer
(Sip a nice cold beer on the beach! By the way, my hair was WAY short in this pic)
Pic 30 - A Picture of Someone You Miss
(My daddy who has been gone for over 25 years. RIP daddy. I miss you <3)
Well, that's it friends! Whew, that took forever to complete and I certainly admire my fellow bloggers who can keep their blogs updated much more often than myself. Hope you enjoyed my pics and now I'm off to catch up on you!
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