11/17/2010 - Day 17 A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.

Skinny BitchI became a vegetarian after reading this humorously, well-written book. Amazing....worth the read!

11/16/2010 - Day 16 Something you definitely could live without.

War and Hate....really...they are too much energy. Why can't we all just get along?

11/15/2010 - Day 15 Something you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.

Bacon....I was a vegetarian for almost 3 years....Bacon was the one thing I missed. Real bacon can not be duplicated in a veggie form. Bacon is my greatest weakness. I love bacon.

11/14/2010 - Day 14 A hero that has let you down.

What is a "Hero"?

he·ro   /ˈhɪəroʊ/ Show Spelled[heer-oh]  

–noun, plural -roes; for 5 also -ros.

1. a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

2. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child.

3. the principal male character in a story, play, film, etc.

4. Classical Mythology .

  a. a being of godlike prowess and beneficence who often came to be honored as a divinity.

  b. (in the Homeric period) a warrior-chieftain of special strength, courage, or ability.

  c. (in later antiquity) an immortal being; demigod.

5. hero sandwich.

6. the bread or roll used in making a hero sandwich.

 

I'll go with 5 and 6... 

Dear Capriotti's,

You put onions on my hero. I do not like onions. What a let down.

11/13/2010 - Day 13 A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)

I think I may be too eclectic for this. I love lots of different music for different reasons. Depending on the toughness of the situation I would call on different artists. So.... 

 Dear Fiona Apple,Your driving dark tones seem to numb my thoughts and focus my artistic side to express what I'm feeling in more of a creative and soulful way.    

Hey Bobby McFarin,You got it...Don't worry, be happy!
  

DJ OB-One,You made labor fun and tolerable.

  Ricky Martin,It is crazy to think almost every song you sing has just the right tempo to run too...I hate to run, but you get me through it. 

  Britney Spears,Thanks for making me feel like it is okay to be a girl.  

Kanye West,I really think you are quite crazy, but your lyrics can almost instantly put me in a great mood and make me feel like I can conquer anything! 

Marvin Gaye,Ooooo, baby...only your voice can put a twinkle in my eye.
Okay...you get the idea....NEXT!

11/12/2010 - Day 12 Something you never get compliments on.

Hmmm...great question...but tell me why would I dwell on this?NEXT!

11/11/2010 - Day 11 Something people seem to compliment you the most on.

Being Organized!
It's a passion...I love to find a creative home for most everything.
I can walk into most any room and reorganize the space in my mind to best fit what is in the room for maximum efficiency. I love being asked to redesign someone's office, work space, classroom, bedroom, playroom, etc... for a better flow. Truly a Zen Moment!

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.