30 Day Challenge- Day #24- Your Favorite Movie and what it's about

Day #24- Your Favorite Movie and what it's about

Easy.  My Favorite Movie- of all time- one that I watch whenever I can, could watch EVERYDAY - true story... is:


Sweet Home Alabama....

See I told you- I am one boring, old lady!  I saw that movie when it came out and LOVED it.  I am a HUGE fan of Reese and think that the movie is the best and love the old feel of the South.  I love the glass and the dog and everything about the movie.  My poor Hubby knows that when I am down, it cheers me up.  Best movie every - just easy going, there isn't a hard plot to figure out or violence and a race to save someone or something- well, unless you are talking about the alter! 

 Makes me want to watch it just talking about it!!  Gosh I LOVE the South- why am I not living in Alabama or Georgia or Louisiana?


What is your favorite and Why?

 

  

30 Day Challenge- Day #25 Someone who Fascinates you and WHY?

Day #26- Someone who Fascinates you and Why?

I think that this is a really good question and I am not 100% sure how to answer it.  I have a few people- personal- who fascinate me but all for different reasons. For instance, my Hubby, he fascinates me everyday.  I love him and have been in his life for almost 13 whoppin' years, but still he will do something that is either off the wall or out of the blue that will make me stop in my tracks. I would love to say it is always good, but sometimes it just isn't.  This morning would be a perfect example!  He was supposed to take our 5 yo to School- she is just in Pre-K.  I was busy at work and wasn't at my desk so I couldn't call to make sure everyone got up at 7:30a - I actually wasn't back at my desk until 9:30a- which proved to be too late because when I texted he called right back to say she didn't do to school today.  I was pissed- let's just be honest here!  I set the alarm clock and everything before I left this morning so I don't find the excuse that he just didn't wake up- sufficient. But, I stopped and before I blew up I took a deep breath and made him call school to tell them she would not be attending today.  I knew he felt bad.  I knew she would be disappointed and punish him enough so I just backed off.  Now, we all know my mind is screaming that he is so irresponsible and he needs to understand that when she starts real school in the fall we can't just miss because he failed to get his ass out of bed. But, I am keeping that to myself- well, to you too.  I am just moving on. But, still I find myself fascinated that he just didn't react.  That he could just sleep right on through an alarm clock and not be mad at me - which used to be his M.O. when things didn't go exactly his way. My, oh, my, how times have changed! On the other hand, here we sit, married almost 7 years and I am SO incredibly proud of my Hubby and how hard working he is and supportive and loving. I miss him so much as I hardly see him these days with our opposite work schedules.

That is just one backward example, I suppose.  I am fascinated with performers/artists/actors too.  I mean, watching Lady Gaga perform brings tons of questions to my head on a regular basis. Like, I wonder what she is really like or if that person she once was even exists anymore. She is so off the wall that I do wonder this!  I think about Justin Timberlake and how successful he is and if Britney kicks herself for cheating (allegedly) on him? He is an amazing person, so talented and a hottie! He seems so down to earth too.  I think Jessica Biel is one lucky bitch! I say that because I am not a fan of hers at all. I just don't feel the love behind her or the support for the talented Man that she has!  But, it does go beyond that. 

I think that America fascinates me in general.  We recently moved into Gray Gables- which is about thirty minutes from our old house in the country.  We do have a Walmart down the road and the people who frequent this Walmart are SO different from the ones in our old neighborhood. The people Fascinate me. But, people in general tend to fascinate me.  I am a very shy person and I Love to People Watch - again, that fascination with the human race, I suppose.

Who fascinates you and why?
 

Walking the line to find my work at home life...

Is there such thing as work at home?  I am beginning to wonder.  I am trying so hard to find my work at home life.  I pray to God to help guide me in the right direction because my Baby starts Kindergarten this fall and all I want out of life right now is to be able to stay home. I just want to be a Mom and a Wife, not a working one.  It is so hard to get up so early, work, get kids and be a Mom all night and keep doing this routine over and over again.  I have such huge responsibilities all the time.  My life is definitely not just being a Mom, I am also Maid, Taxi, Errand Runner, Cook and Accountant!  I just wish I could have a break from the working life to raise my babies.  Who knew this would bother me so much?  So, instead of feeling defeated, I am going to do this.  I have the motivation, the determination and the gull to make this happen- by Hell or high water I will be starting my freelance business working from home.  I have to.  This is my life, my happiness and I need this more than anything.  I no longer want that commute - I want my babies. 

30 day Challenge- Day #23 - Give pictures of 5 guys who are famous who you find attractive.

Day #23- Give Pictures of 5 guys who are famous who you find attractive.

Ooh- finally some FUN!

My List starting with Hottie #5: Channing- YUM...  

 

Hottie #4: Donnie... My Favorite New Kid...

 

Hottie #3: Travis Barker... Drum on Drummer-boy...  LOVE his Tattoos...

 

Hottie #2: Freddie Prince Jr.. 

 

And LAST BUT NOT LEAST... #1 is Leo... God he reminds me SOOO much of my Hubby... 

 

My list is probably boring- but I'm OLD! Gosh I love Leo- I could look at him all the time! HA HA

30 Day Challenge- Day #22- How have you changed in the past 2 Years?

Day #22- How have you changed in the past  2 Years?

This is when I say, Ooooh, good question!

The past two years have been crazy.  We, obviously, had a baby around 2 years ago, we bought a crap ass house that we are still fixing up (I say that because it only someone could have seen this place when we first looked at it- OMG, it was in BAD shape) and we were starting our Parental drama around this time. That is just some of the stressful things I was dealing with.  I was still a pretty fresh Mama, learning to deal with a 2 yo and Newbie, pretty much on my own, while I also worked full time. Hubby was dedicated to the new house and putting in hours, he was also putting in epoxy floors here and there and would be gone for 18 hour days. It  was crazy.

I handled a lot of stuff better with Baby #2 then #1, but it was still stressful. I also started getting White Hairs popping up in my head around this time.  My 2 yo was acting out real bad also. - I think back and wonder how I survived...better yet, how did she? Whoa, those were rough times.  I read a lot of self help books on parenting and tried a lot of different parenting techniques with her.  She is the child that doesn't care how you feel, what affect her actions have on you, she is going to do it because she wants to and that is that. Very Stubborn. (my other one is very much the opposite- she worries about my feelings- requiring totally different parenting styles)

I think that I can honestly say that I have mellowed since then.  I take each day at a time and I have really let go of the reins on my schedule. (Yes, I was the schedule Nazi Mom)  I let a lot of stuff roll and stop and think before I react (learn by mistakes) - and I also take Mommy Time Outs.  Its a surprise to me that I do not drink!

I was very uptight and TIRED back then, so I was not a stellar wife. I haven't been for a while now and that was one of my new years resolutions. I am working on this- day by day! Who knew being a Better Wife was so tough.  I think that I have relaxed in our relationship as well- in a good way.  I try to not resent all the burdens of my life and react in a negative way towards him and remember the little things- not pointing them out when/if he doesn't notice.  I also have been learning how to be a better listening and engage in the conversation. (even if I have no idea what he is talking about when it comes to a part on a car!)

I have changed my looks.  Revamped my wardrobe- which is ever changing.  I get on my workout/eat right kicks a lot- which is new for me (damn these 2 kids killing my body!)

As a person, I have come out of my shell a little.  I am still VERY shy, but I am determined and get pretty vocal.  I also have learned that I do not like to be told when/how to do things, say things etc.  I am desperetly trying to be ME and my own person.

The best parts of me are Hubby and my girls.  I live for my ladies. I am a Mom.

Birthday Party- Syndrome...

Today we celebrated my kiddo's 5th Birthday- equipped with Frozen Birthday cake and all.  We were supposed to start at Noon- but, unfortunately, Mother Nature had her own ideas.  We had to postpone until after two. But, none the less, the party must go on, it isn't everyday that my kiddo will be five, right!

(Ok, so we have been celebrating since Tuesday - longest birthday EVER!)

So, we delayed for weather- then, the unthinkable happened.  I knew something was up because the past few days my downstairs has been COLD! At night- it has been COLD. I really didn't think anything of it because I assumed the FCE was kicking on.  Apparently, I am a moron. It was registering 47* - are you effin' kidding me! I was in PANIC mode.  Then, Hubby tells me that when he got home this morning it was throwing a code and he was up late trying to reset it. Say, What?

So, we had to call off the party. What a day!  Anyways, shortly there after, and a frustrated Hubby taking a bit of agitation out of me and my only question- "So, you don't know what is wrong with it?" and his reply, " Um, No, I am not a furnace guy so I don't. Just cancel the effin' party." This is where I walked away. Disappointed.

Then, he figured it out. - And he said he wasn't a furnace guy... ha.  Then it was getting the temp up, to a comfortable 68* which is where it usually sits down there while upstairs is a modest 73*.  This house is crazy!

But, all in all, the Party MUST go on.. And it did. Our guests started to arrive at 2:15 PM, pizza delivered by 2:45 PM promptly.  We ate, we talked, presents were open (and good ones- Thank you EVERYONE!) and Cake was cut.  Oh, don't forget that Chocolate Chip Ice Cream and Superman Ice Cream!

I think she had a great party.  Her BFF was here too. They dressed up like Frozen Characters and it was a blast.

Now, they are tucked into bed, toys put away (yes, all of them had to be opened tonight- DUH!) and I am settling in for my season's return of The Walking Dead and I can not wait!  (Insert SCREAM here- with Jumping Up and Down- ok, arms are flalling too...)

Now it is time to start planning a Minnie Mouse Party for a BIG 3rd Birthday... Whew, I am so glad it is NOT until April...

30 Day Challenge- Day #21- One of your Favorite Shows

Day #21- One of your Favorite Shows

I am an advid TV watcher, I totally confess.  I usually have a line up in the fall.  I have a lot of Favorites but I have one show that changed my life.  Drumroll please.... That show being, One Tree Hill. 

Ok, Stop Laughing! I started watching this show when it first aired, I had just started dating my Hubby.  I was mesmorized by the characters.  I loved the North Carolina setting and just pretty fresh out of High School myself, I could relate.

I watched this show through my marriages, which it just so happened that Nathan and Hailey were getting hitched around the same time.  I watched through my first born, which Nathan and Hailey were having Jaime around the same time.  I just watched.  I laughed, I cryed (alot!) and I just became "friends" with the cast.  I hated when it ended.  I will admit one other thing- I have every season on DVD. True Story.

On a side note, I loved watching Christmas on the Bayou and seeing Hilary and Tyler together.  I know it wasn't Hailey, but it was just a reminder of what once way at Tree Hill.  I also saw another show, I am blanking on what it was, and the cast was together there also. -Darn it, old age sucks!

Man, I think I am going to have to put in the DVD's now- walk down memory lane.

(I know Hubby is so proud right now...um, not)

Miss them..