11/10/2010 - Day 10 Someone you need to let go, or wish you did not know.

Really...can't say that I have an answer for this one. I really believe that each and every person in my life is there for a reason. They each possess a skill set that I must need to learn from. Then, once the teaching time is over and the lesson is learned, I believe they will phase out of my life. :)

11/09/2010 - Day 09 Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.

My gut says Jen. My Bean.
Jennifer Carlson, Jen Coyle, or who know what her name is now.
She lived near Madison, WI.
She was like the sister I never had. My twin in college.
All I know is some how we drifted apart and now I've lost track of her.
My Christmas and Birthday cards go unanswered...I've stopped sending them.
I frequently search the internet for her....
I see she once had a picture business....
Facebook is no help....
I've searched her siblings....nothing....
I won't give up...
I still think of her often and say Happy Birthday to her every August.
It was so good to see you almost 10 years ago....
I love ya Bean!
I hope life is treating you well!

11/08/2010 - Day 08 Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.

Really...this is the meme for today. Hmmm....

Honestly, like I said earlier, the people in my life surfaced for a reason. I know I have had some interesting lessons to learn and I am sure there are more to come. My life has been pretty amazing in a nut shell....sure, there have been some hell-ish moments, but all-in-all....Life is Good! and Karma will get ya every time! :)

11/07/2010 - Day 07 Someone who has made your life worth living for.

Hmmm....someone who has made my life worth living....Lots of people make my life worth living every day! My husband, children, family, friends, co-workers...even random people who I meet during the course of my day help to make my life worth living. A mile can go a long way! It is the little things, to me, that make each day worth it. As the saying goes, "I may only be one person in the world, but I could mean the world to one person." Each day we never know how far out reach really extends. Let it be gentle. Enjoy your day!

11/06/2010 - Day 06 Something you hope you never have to do.

Watch my children die before me.

Every day with them is a gift. I know that. I love them so much at times it feels like my heart will burst. They bring me great joy on even their craziest days. I'm so blessed that they let me be their mommy.

I want to see them grow old. I hope I'm lucky enough to have them in my life for a long, long, long time.

11/05/2010 - Day 05 Something you hope to do in your life.

Oh, I have lots of hopes...just check out my "Bucket List" tab.  :)  I'm excited to know that I'll be crossing another state (Washington) off my list come next June. YEA!!!

11/04/2010 - Day 04 Something you have to forgive someone for.

This one is tough...I tend to be a very forgiving person. I like to find the best in people and know that everyone comes to the table from a different path, a path I can't always see. So, I trust in my heart they really mean well, but their journey may be effecting their perspective. No one is perfect, it makes the world we live in more interesting.  :)

11/03/2010 - Day 03 Something you have to forgive yourself for.

As I continue the 30 Days of Truth meme today beckons me to forgive, or at least bring to light, something I need to forgive myself for.

The one thing I have carried around is remembering something I said in high school more than 15 years ago. I told a friend something in truth, but without tact. The comment was made in genuine concern, and, unfortunately, misinterpreted. I can still flash back to that moment when the words rolled off my tongue as I was sitting in the back seat of another friend's car. I see the scene like it was yesterday.That comment not only ruined our friendship, but made the rest of my High School experience very different. Most of our mutual friends were no longer mutual and if I wasn't already "different" and going through teenage awkwardness, those words uttered with the best intentions made me 'stand-out' in a way no one wants to 'stand-out' in high school.

I often wish I could take the words back, but struggle with that thought because: 1) I know I can't take them back & 2) I was being honest.

In the end, I need to let this go and forgive myself for being a teenager. Hopefully this experience has taught me to be more tactful and choose my words more carefully. *sigh*

11/02/2010 - Day 02 Something you love about yourself.

Hmmm...Something I "love" about myself....

1) My name...I never liked it much as a kid growing up, but smack the last name Love on it, and it is awesome!
2) My artsy nature...I find joy in repurposing things or adding color to them.
3) Cooking...I love to cook! (I just wish the dishes did go along with it.)
4) My zaney positive attitude....I love to put a positive spin on everything (99%) of the time...makes life an adventure as there is always something to learn in every situation.
5) Organizational abilities...I love that I can walk into a room, and if asked, can mentally rearrange all the furniture for various purposes (usually efficiency) and it will fit.....measurements not needed.
6) I love being asked to organize something, whether it is "stuff" or an event...although I feel more comfy organizing stuff.
7) Frugality....I love that I'm a bargain hunter and yard sale junkie.
8) Being tall....I'm 6' and it is great....hides a lot of flaws...but can be a challenge when looking for pants. LOL!
9) A wife...knowing I have an amazing companion by my side who will ride the roller coaster with me no matter what, is pretty darn cool! Love him!
10) I love being a Mommy! My kids melt my heart....what more can I say?

11/01/2010 - Day 01 - Something you hate about yourself.

So, here it goes...blogging on "The 30 Days of Truth". Something I hate about myself? Hmmm...Hate is a really strong word. Can I use dislike? Physical or non-physical? Gee, I guess I really don't 'hate' anything about myself, but there are things I would consider changing...
1) My nose...it is long with a tip that doesn't fit...if I could just buff down the end...LOL!
2) I can be a random procrastinator.
3) I love sugar...too much for my own good.
4) I love to cook, but loath doing the dishes that go along with my love for cooking.

I guess I just feel so blessed to be living such a wonderful and adventurous life. Yea!
Your turn...What do you hate about yourself?

10/31/2010 - Happy Halloween!

Trick or Treat! Like there is really an option here. 

October has now come and gone and with it, a sugary Halloween. I hope everyone got their fill!

Back to Blogging! 30 days of Truth

Back in the saddle again! YEA! I've been so busy and gathering lots of cool stuff to blog about. One highlight this month was attending the All Baby and Child (ABC) Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Again, I acquired a lot of outstanding items and I've been trying them out over the last few weeks and will be blogging about each one soon (starting Dec 1). You will totally want to see these items! But, for the month of November I will be following the lead of my dear friend over at "Tales From a Marketing Mama", who is following her friend at "Don't Take the Repeats" who is following "Izzy Mom..." on a blog meme called 30 Days of Truth. If you want to join in or follow along, here is the list of days:  Day 01 Something you hate about yourself.

Day 02 Something you love about yourself.

Day 03 Something you have to forgive yourself for.

Day 04 Something you have to forgive someone for.

Day 05 Something you hope to do in your life.

Day 06 Something you hope you never have to do.

Day 07 Someone who has made your life worth living for.

Day 08 Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.

Day 09 Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.

Day 10 Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.

Day 11 Something people seem to compliment you the most on.

Day 12 Something you never get compliments on.

Day 13 A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)

Day 14 A hero that has let you down. (letter)

Day 15 Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.

Day 16 Someone or something you definitely could live without.

Day 17 A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.

Day 18 Your views on gay marriage.

Day 19 What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?

Day 20 Your views on drugs and alcohol.

Day 21 (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?

Day 22 Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.

Day 23 Something you wish you had done in your life.

Day 24 Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)

Day 25 The reason you believe you’re still alive today.

Day 26 Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?

Day 27 What’s the best thing going for you right now?

Day 28 What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?

Day 29 Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.

Day 30 A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself
30 days hath November...here I come!  :)