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Showing posts with label random. Show all posts
Showing posts with label random. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

struggle

Sometimes, I struggle with what kinds of things I want to share here.
How much I want to put myself out there, put my heart on the line, clear my head of my thoughts.
It's easy to share the fun and lighthearted.
The sewing, the tutorials, the fun pictures of my daughter.
Easier to share than the everyday struggles. 
However, with life comes everyday struggles, and I am no exception.
And over the last several weeks, I have felt especially bogged down with them.
Hence, the silence here!
 
In the back of my mind, I share all of the imperfect things going on in my life,
but struggle putting them out there.
For fear?
For judgement?
The more and more it weighs on me, the more and more I realize
that each and everyone of us face some sort of struggles.
And to share is to be real.
 
No one has the perfect life.
No one has a clean house at all times, and kids with clean faces,
and toys that are always neat and tidy, the most stylish clothes and hair and make up on at all times.
Then why do I feel that is all I should share??
 
I guess you could call it a funk or a rut.
It happens, and I'll snap out of it.
Every year around this time, {ahem! tax time}, I am reminded at how lousy I am with money and budgets and organizing and perhaps that is the root to my funk.
Or the fact that swim suit season is right around the corner and I am less than ready to get in any kind of clothing that is not covering me from my ankles to my neck.
The trying to expand my family, the dirty house, and sink full of dishes.
The toys on the floor and the laundry in piles.
I struggle.
And that keeps me silent.
 
Sometimes, in the blog world, it is easy to compare.
The woman with the cute outfit posts, the stay at home mom whose kids always seem to have some sort of activity going, the sewer who can whip out a million orders and still have time to blog about it.
And sometimes, I don't feel like I measure up.
 
But here I am. The not-so organized and tidy person.
The un-budgeted person who cooks her daughter processed foods {gasp}
and somedays chooses not to clean.
Somedays, I may take a nap with my little instead of folding the laundry.
 
But its me.
And instead of hiding behind it.
I'll embrace it.
And put my heart on the line.
Share instead of silence.
 
 
And a little inspiration from my girl Danielle 
 
 



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Monday, April 8, 2013

a little lovely on Monday

With Spring finally in the air...
and my house back in one piece after hosting the loveliest baby shower over the weekend...
I can welcome this day...
Monday

A clean slate...
A fresh start...

to slow down and enjoy this weather and work on unfinished projects.
some much needed family time and hubby time.
time to blog and sew.

Welcome Spring




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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

That's right, I crush on blogs...

When Erin from Living In Yellow put together this linky for those blogs that you most crush on, I knew I wanted to be involved.  It is so funny to me, that I assume, that what I am reading in blog-land, EVERYONE else is also reading!  Silly me! 

One of my closest friends is an avid blog reader and we can sit down and literally have conversations about our favorite blogs and bloggers and nearby listeners are like, "are you talking about a soap opera?"  Always makes me giggle, because, blog reading has become such a part of my life and sometimes I do feel invested and involved much like a TV series! 

With that being said, there are actually blogs that no matter what they day may bring, I always check them out!  My favorites!  Those that I am crushing on!  And I am excited to be sharing it with you! ummm. like right now!

here goes...  My top 3, which is a really hard thing to narrow to 3!

Raechel Myers | Finding my feet
Raechel Myers is the real deal, and the first blogger I ever formed any sort of relationship with.  When I contacted Raechel for advertising, I had no idea the community that could take place with this journey in which I was about to embark.  But Raechel, made me feel like one of the girls, and took a chance on me and gave me the confidence that I needed!  Not to mention, that her writing is flawless and her mothering skills are admirable, she has an amazingly strong and ground sense of faith and she is beyond creative and her blog reflects all of this and more.


Danielle is my love!  The girl never disappoints.  She is an amazing mother, wife, designer, fashionista, traveler, decorator, writer, speaker!  And more than anything, she is down to earth! I look to her for so much.  Danielle can take any sitution and make it into the most relatable and respectable blog post.  I have enjoyed getting to know her especially through working with her and her designs.  She is my go-to when I need anything in the bloggie world, and the girl nails it everytime.  She is awesome and I have a crush on her!

Erin | Living In Yellow
Well, who doesn't have a crush on this gal?  I mean she is funny, and sarcastic, and drinks wine on a regular basis!  In real life, not that bloggie world is not real life because it is, but if we lived in the same or nearby towns, I know we would be like the best company.  I mean we both like to have fun and drink!  What's not to love!  I enjoy and admire Erin's honesty.  She calls it like it is and if you don't like it, she's ok with that!  Although everyone does because she is so much fun and says all the things you are thinking but never ever thought to say!  And with that, she gave me the courage to truly be ME on my blog!  And for that, I am grateful to her.  Typically I find myself laughing out loud or craving some macaroni after reading her posts! For reals!
 
 
Of course I have like a hundred more bloggers that are daily reads and are so influential to me.
I mean just to name a few....
and the list continues to grow daily!!!
 
Thats right y'all!  This post just goes to prove that I spend entirely too much time reading blogs!  But, I enjoy it and so love each of the stories behind them. 
 
So here's my list...
Who's on yours?


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Monday, February 11, 2013

A letter to the so-called police officer...

Dear so-called police officer-

Thank you very much for pointing out that my driving skills {or lack there of from your perspective}, are because I am a woman and I am on my cell phone.  As you were screaming at me, and I decided to roll down my window to hear what you had to say {which I was reprimanded for by the hubbs, I admit it was probably not the best move on my part}, I would like to thank you for exposing my daughter to your thoughtless words and the name calling that you shouted. 

I would also like to thank you for reciting the law and claiming to be a police officer.  Both of which I do believe must be incorrect as the "law" you stated is in fact not valid at least in the state I live in, neither is your ability to produce a badge to prove your police stature. 

Further more, if you were indeed a "police officer,"  I would hope that when you pull a woman and her child over that you would never call that person a " f*%$ing b#$@h ", in front of her children.

Sincerely,
The so-called " f$%^ing b%#&*h "  {his words not mine!}

I stewed on this occurrence all afternoon. I was mad, upset, appalled. Why are some people just plain mean. I did not hit his car, nobody was injured. Yet feeling the need to scream at a complete stranger is beyond me. I hope this gentleman, took a deep breath and cooled off. And I hope that no one else caught him in one of his moments today. 

{sigh}  What a beautiful Monday!  Hope yours was better than mine!



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Thursday, January 31, 2013

11 little secrets about Your's Truly..

With the newest followers from my favorite things giveaway I am hosting,
{don't worry, you can still get in on the action here}
I thought you may want to get to know me a little bit better...

I mean sure, you stopped by because you want to win the loot,
and you probably really don't care too much about me or this blog!

BUT...
that is about to change there friends, because today I will reveal 11 little secrets about muah!

1.  I was a cheerleader in high school.  Not too many people believe me on this one! I am not sure if I should take offense or not!  What? I am not bright and bubbly anymore?

2.  I constantly forget how old I am.  Unless of course it is January and the only reason is that I will have just celebrated a birthday.  Seriously, I always have to turn to my husband and ask, "How old am I?"  Sad, I know!

3.  I have a really yucky habit.. a few actually.  The first,  I take a cup of water to bed every single night.  I usually only drink about 1 drink or said water, and by the end of the week, I may have a total of 5-6 mostly full glasses on my night stand.  {drives my husband crazy!}

4.  Yucky habit number 2.. I shed!  I know right, but let me explain.  I have very thick hair and with each shower I seriously lose enough hair to make a wig!  So, I put the hair on the shower wall.  And after a while, my shower wall starts to look like it is growing hair!  Impressive I know, and my husband totally loves it!  NOT!  Let me tell you why I choose the shower wall.  Because it clogs the drain if I don't!  See, I am helping my husband and the plumbing he will have to do.  Don't worry, I eventually clean it up and all is ok in the world. 

5.  I have a potty mouth!  I try to work on it!  I know it is not attractive but it's me!  So there!

6.  I am totally and utterly addicted to Dr. Pepper.  And I am currently trying to give it up or even just cut back!  I seriously think I may need a support group for this!  Yep, it's that bad.  And the fluff on my tummy can attest!

7.  I have weird allergies!  Banana's, avocado's, kiwi, melons, and NSAID's to name a few!  My lips swell up, I can't breathe.  It's rather embarrassing! 

8.  I hate popcorn!  My daughter knows this and just can't understand it.  She asks me at least once a week, "Mom, do you still hate popcorn?"  Yes child!  I hate popcorn!  I blame the the dorms from college and the fact that we lived off of burnt popcorn for 2 semesters!

9.  I have a terrible fear of flying.  Like for reals, it takes a few doses of xanax to even get me on the plane!  The last trip I took, I was bawling like a baby for months before the flight, all in anticipation of the plane ride.

10.  I play bunco once a month.  Everyone laughs when they hear this.  Bunco is not just for the ole' ladies.  We have a ton of fun, and drink way too much wine and beer, and my group is a blast!

11.  I am a Gorilla!  Let me explain.  My college's mascot is a Gorilla.  I think {and I could be wrong} that we are the only Gorillas in the United States.  Fact check please!


There you have it!  Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope we can all be friends!


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Sunday, April 15, 2012

breaking the silence....

6 months...
6 months since,
not only my last post,
but my last time even logging on to
this little ole' bloggie

let me explain what's been going on in our little neck of the world.  {the quick version}

sold our house. tried to find another house in our hometown. no luck. decided what the heck, let's just build our own house.  moved in with some friends. bless them. a new job. a few holidays, some new friends. a ton of decisions made. and a mere 5 months later and our house is finally DONE!  however, still waiting on some paperwork and to sign on the bottom line before moving in... sooooo close!

what that boils down to... I have had absolutely NO space to sew, create, or anything of the like due to lack of space.  my previous sewing room is in 4 large boxes at my mom's house as we speak.  SOON... I will be unpacking my little creative boxes and will have TONS of space for my creative needs.

I have not decided how much creating I am ready for but miss my sewing machine and my pretty fabrics.  I have TONS of little lovelies I want to make for my daugther and miss my blogging... with that being said... I would like to hope that I'M BACK!

so much to share from the last 6 months as well as some exciting stuff coming up for the fam... but for now Ciao! my friends!


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Monday, September 12, 2011

taking.a.break

wrapping up summer around here has proved busy for my little family.  I took a little break from my lap top {and my camera, oops}, which meant lack of blogging, etsy still on vacation, haven't even been checking my facebook lately.  It was by accident at first, and then I realized, I was really enjoying the extra time with my little.

we have been running like crazy.  the mister and I actually vacationed, alone!  it was nice and much needed.  the little one started gymnastics, {may I add she is the cutest little thing in her diaper butted leotard, yumm} the hubbs is playing softball, my brother and sister have started their sports, birthday parties, play dates, and I want to do it all, but I just can't.

I started my little handmade obsession, as just that, an obsession, never did I think it would keep me as busy as it has.  and I am so grateful for the path it took me on.  when I started the pink jellybean, my daughter was only 6 months old, was napping twice a day, enjoyed still in a swing or bounce chair, now not so much.  as a matter of face, she never stops moving and is trying to give up a nap some days {not cool}.  which limits my time.


I am at a cross roads, and have a lot to think about...  what to do from here? I still want to blog and sew and design, but I am at a point where I can not dedicate as much time to it as I once did!  for now, I plan to limit the amount of custom orders I take per month and see where that takes me. 


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anyone else have handmade biz's? full time bloggers? how do you do it all??  do you have kids? how old are they?  I am really feeling guilty that I worked so hard to get it all out there and then decided whoa! too much!  talk to me peeps? 


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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

I heart dr. pepper

just for fun.. I typed "dr pepper" into the ole' search on pinterest... here's what I came up with!  gave me a laugh, and perhaps all you dr. pepper peep's
will enjoy this post as much as me!

true? possibly!

dr pepper bbq sauce?


dr pepper cake! oh.my


yes, love me some dr pepper

have a lovely day friends

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

absent.

this week.  I am just exhausted.  I have hardly been on my laptop.  I missed all my fave linky parties.  I have unopened emails, etsy convos...  I worked extra at the hospital {in case you were wondering, this 100 + degree heat, yea, causes mom's, all of them, to go into labor}.  all because...

my house is officially for sale...
tiles scrubbed, cabinets polished, stainless steal buffed, comet cleaning, toilet washing, laundry folding, windexing, dusting, vaccumming fool... but all worth it, because there is a sign in my front yard that says "FOR SALE"  kind of a sad but happy thing.  we brought our baby home to this house, our first house as a married couple, the tree's in the back yard planted when I was pregnant, the holiday's, the love, the laughter.  many memories...

but now, it's time to make memories at a new place. 



It's been a great little house.. but time to move on!

catching up on emails and the like as we speak.  if you haven't heard from me. or haven't received an order.. just yell at me.. I will get to it asap!  today and tomorrow are about catching up!


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Monday, May 16, 2011

so much going on here...

sorry for my absence friends... so much has been happening and I can't wait to share it with you. I have lots to say, it may take me a few weeks to get it all out! BUT... my computer bit the dust today.  I have all ready been shopping around for a replacement and think I found THE ONE.  I have to butter up my husband and take him to check it out {he's kind of a computer geek, in a good way though} and I need him to check it out first.

so... I hope to be back up and running very very soon, {like tomorrow, we'll see how much buttering it takes} and then I will tell you everything I promise, from weddings to photography to some sweet little shops I found and even a quilt.. {told you, a TON}

be back soon, friends!!


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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

ahem...

Welcome my new love… my blog

Blogging is not brand new to me, in fact, not too long ago I had 2 blogs, one for my little family and one for my shop. I could not keep up with both, so I quit all together. As time passed, I missed blogging so much, that I decided to combine them, to make it easier for everyone involved {yay}

I purchased this here bloggie from the awesome ladies at {life made lovely designs} and well… take a look… isn’t it prettyful.. I can’t wait to get busy blogging, so much I have been wanting to tell you and share with you. A lot has happened since my last blog post. So, with that being said…
 
Stick around, visit us often… and by all means, show some love, and leave a comment!!!
 
 
To blogging



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