Friday, January 31, 2014

30 Day Challenge- Day #12- Bullet your WHOLE day

Day 12- Bullet your WHOLE day

* Up at 4:20 AM - Get Hair Did/ Face on
* Pack lunch at 4:50 AM/ Start Car/ Pack Up
* Out the door and onto my commute by 5:00 AM
* At work by 5:20 AM
* Start my day 5:21AM
* Lunch at 11:00 AM
*Clock out at 1:00 PM
* Pick up my Girls at 1:30 PM
* Head home at 2:30PM
 * Snack Time at 3:00 PM
* Play Time 3:30 PM
* Get Dinner Ready 4:45 PM
* Bath time for kids 5:45 PM
* Clean up House 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
* Story Time 7:20 PM
* Watch TV before Bed 7:45 PM
* Bed Time 8:30 PM
* Shower 9:20 PM
* Work on Blog 9:45PM
* Bed Time 10:20 PM

- I am gearing up to do this all over again tomorrow....

<3 Dr. Seuss - tweeted by @TrevorProject

Thursday, January 30, 2014

30 Day Challenge- Day #11- Put your IPod on Shuffle and write 10 songs that POP UP!


Ipod  nothing better than walking down the street or mowing the grass listening to your  IPOD. It really makes the neighbors wonder what is wrong with you  when your favorite song comes on.

Day #11-  Put your IPod on Shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up.

How sad (since I am a MOM and have to share my stuff with my rotten children) of course #1 is Minnie's boutique (really!)

#2 is Unfamiliar by Snowball (my old Best Friend in Cincy)
#3 is Clique by Kayne West with JayZ and Big Sean
#4 is Unconditionally by Katy Perry
#5 is Love Game by Eminem feat. Kendrick Lamar
#6 is Red by Taylor Swift
#7 is Like Whaaat by Problem feat. Bad Lucc
#8 is Love Me by Lil Wayne feat. Drake and Future
#9 is It Wont Stop by Sevyn Streeter feat. Chris Brown

and -Drumroll please------

#10 is Dark Horse by Katy Perry feat. Juicy J

***My FAVORITE song on my IPod right now is Adore You by Miley Cyrus.**

Side Note: at least none of the Frozen tracks showed up- so over it!

With a Heavy Heart I stand behind our Toledo Firefighters

Being the daughter of a recently retired firefighter, my heart is so heavy. On Sunday, 1/26/14 we lost 2 firefighters in the line of duty. One had 16 yrs and one was just hired in September. Tonight was the Last Alarm and it was so hard to watch.  I bawled my eyes out.  I come from my Mother's Dad being a Toledo Firefighter and My Dad. I am proud of them. More than they probably know.  I also worked for the city's 911 system.. My Grandpa passed away from Lung Cancer due to espestos he inhaled in a fire in the 70's.  We had a Last Call and the memories it stirs are so emotional.  The "rookie" leaves behind his wife, 3 yo daughter and 1 month old son.  It breaks my heart. 
My thoughts and prayers are with the families. My thoughts and prayers are with our Fire department. 
I am very somber tonight.  I am so Proud of my Dad and even though he us retired, to hear him talk about his firefighting days and see his enthusiasm, I know he was born to be a firefighter.  I love him.  He has always been my hero and ice always been so proud of his career. I'm happy that the brotherhood is strong and everyone stepped up.
"While others run from the fire, you run towards it.."

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

30 Day Challenge- Day #10: Discuss your first love and first kiss

Day #10- Discuss your first love and first kiss

Well, I promised to be honest and speak from my heart.  Although it would be magical and dreamy to say that my Hubby was this person, that is just not the reality of what is my life.  My first love was a boy I met when I was fourteen.  It was June, I was just getting home from a 3 week trip to Hawaii with my Best Friend.  We stayed at her family's home in Honolulu on Oahu and it was AMAZING!  I had just gotten home (literally the same day) and my Mom had been talking about this boy on the phone with me while on my Vacation and how he couldn't wait to meet me and blah blah blah.  I was like, OK- seriously I was JUST fourteen.  His parents were close to my parents and it had been that summer that they all decided to get the families together, since this boy's siblings were around the same age as my little bro.  So, back to the facts.  It was the day I got home, Mom loaded me up in the car and we headed out to Oregon to pick up my lil bro from this boys house.  That day changed me life. 

We lived pretty far from one another and spent the ENTIRE summer talking on the phone twenty four seven.  I knew him from front to back and vice versa.  We only saw each other a few times over the summer and once school started we both agreed to take it slow, talking about when we got our license we would pick back up.  I honestly loved him.  He was the first boy I ever said it to and I think that, although I was young, I really meant it.  Just F Y I - we had this weird thing that went on for 10 years.  We would see each other now and again, but we could never get it together enough to be together.  Plus, he drank to much and was a mean drunk and I was not flattered.  I knew he wasn't the "one", especially since when I went back to school after that summer I was infatuated with my Hubby- true story... (God's plan!)

That was my first L O V E .

My first kiss was another story!  It was awkward and quick and there was a fear of braces getting stuck together.  It was with a Neighborhood boy who was my boyfriend at the time.  He was such a nice boy, but it was just a kiss and no spark and soon after we parted ways, agreeing just to be friends. 

Everything was much different in both ways with my Hubby.  The first time I kissed him, I knew he was the "one."  I felt the spark that everyone always talks about.  Our story was an adventure all in its own!  This girl had to put in work with him.  He was trying to play the friend card with me- UN-Uh, I don't think so! This girl was head over heels for that boy and I knew that there was more to "US".  This is where he laughs and calls me a stalker!!!


connotativewords:

December 7, 2012
which is why I refuse to ever let you go

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

30 Day Challenge- Day #9- How you hope your Future will be like...

Day #9- How you hope your future will be like.

This is a loaded question in my opinion.  I feel like if I profess how I envision my life in the future, maybe the future will be bleak. Maybe less than bleak.  I have no idea what my/our future holds.  I have always lived in the, how is my life going to be... how will my life turn out... and the older that I get, the more I realize that hoping, dreaming, wishing is fine and all, but nothing is what it seems until your in the now.  I have been living in the now for quite some time and taking each day in stride. I also am a huge worry wart and if I get to far ahead of myself, my OCD pipes up and I get hives from thinking about how something was supposed to be in my mind and didn't happen that way. 

Two years ago we bought a house and have been remodeling and we bought it on a whim. Something we both could see that was just a pile of rubble to everyone else.  We could see our lives in this house.  We had visions and dreams that were created with the dilapidated piece that once stood before us.  Two years later, we are further along but at first snow and unusually cold weather, we both really want to move south.  Abandoned our so called dream and head for the hills, onto something else.   I guess that is why I am where I am about the future.  I hope a lot.  I hope that my children stay safe, I pray for that actually. I hope that Hubby and I stay safe and that our life remains somewhat pain free.  I hope that we are able to keep our marriage healthy and stable and continue to grow with one another.  But at the end of the day, all I can do is make sure that today was a good day.  Today I remembered to do something kind for everyone, to say my I love yous to my family, to pray for the positives of today and remain thankful for what we have today. After all, tomorrow is not a guarantee, right.
live for today 

Monday, January 27, 2014

30 Day Challenge- Day #8

Day #8- A moment you felt the most satisfied with your LIFE.

Well, honestly, I have had a few in my life so far- lucky me!  I would say the first day that I felt like I was most satisfied in LIFE was the first "date" I had with my Hubby.  It was spontaneous and random and felt like I was in the exact spot in the exact moment that I was supposed to be in. Who knew it would lead to where/who I am today.

My second moment was the day we tied the knot...doot doot doot Another One Bites the Dust.. You know we came into our reception to that! (We're funny peoples!)  It was a great day and we were hoping/wishing for something crazy, unplanned, and almost disastrous to happen. It didn't.. Although we did have 2 crashers that showed up in the pictures!  But the day was perfect and one that I wish I could do over and over again!  We had a great wedding and yes, I shook my ass on the dance floor!  It was AWWWESOME!

My Third and Fourth moments were when my girls were born.  Each one left a permanent imprint in my soul.  Each experience was different and held its own moments that I will NEVER forget! With my oldest, it was easy breezy!  I always tell this story and everyone laughs.  I worked up until the day and at 5:30 a.m. my water broke when I was packing my lunch, car running in the driveway, ready to head to work on the brisk February morning.  I had put a pop tart in the toaster and decided to eat it before I woke up Hubby.  I at the WHOLE thing too!   I made my calls to work and around 6 a.m. went to wake him up.  He jumped up- grabbed his clothes and we pretty much ran out the door.  I really didn't have pain, no contractions- just awkwardness from the water breakage.
So, we get to the hospital, its all laid back- positive, Weez having us a Babay!!   They get stuff moving, add a little Petocin to get her going and after a visit from my parents, who left the room to get lunch, it was SHOWTIME!  Then, at 1:58 p.m. we had us one bouncing baby girl!  She was beautiful and content.  Fast too!  We got acquainted and I remember in the middle of the night feeling that pang of anxiety knowing that Hubby was asleep and I was going to have to manage a diaper and a bottle on my own, but I did it and it was an amazing bond that was formed.

With my next baby girl it was quite a different story!  I again worked up until the day we had her. The night before Hubby and I got into a bad fight.  He had a penicillin allergic reaction and I had to run to the store at 10 p.m. to get some Benedryl.  It set off a series of events with this very pregnant girl that was NOT pleasant.  I got up in the middle of the night to get my, then, 2 year olds Pacifier from under her crib and guess what, water broke!  Its 2 a.m. and I wasn't sure what to do!  I woke up Jason who said, get your Bag, call your Dad and lets go! (Oh, Dr. Seuss has arrived!) 

We were on our way by 3:30 a.m. - yes this girl got ready, makeup on, hair did!  I am not ashamed!   Well, my little breech baby girl (Yes, we knew she was breech, we actually had gone in for a VERSION the week before- and let me tell you- if your doctor says lets try to flip the baby while invetro- say HELL NO and RUN!  I have NEVER felt pain like that before and Baby Girl didn't budge!)

So, emergency c-section it was.  I was scared to death.  I was literally shaking when they wheeled my back and luckily my Doctor is amazing, she sat on the table with me, holding me while they gave me my epidural.  Hubby finally came in and we had us another baby girl.  The cord was wrapped around her neck but she was ok.  It was an amazing day.  

Then I had two!  Each with her own story.  Hubby really bonded alot more with our little one.  He was the first to see her, hold her, feed her and really take care of her.  I will never forget his face with each of our girls. It was amazing to see him transform before my eyes. 

I have had a lot of satisfying moments since then, but those ones are the ones that are imprinted on my being.  I hope to have many, many more in my lifetime.
 

Are you content with what you have?  Ideas for finding 'enough' and building a satisfying life.

Sunday, January 26, 2014

30 Day Challenge- Day #7

Day #7- Your Zodiac sign and if you think it fits your personality.

I am a wild, roaring Leo.  So Let's Break it down:

Leo Strength Keywords:

- Confident
- Ambitious
- Generous
- Loyal
- Encouraging
(I agree with all of these!  I am confident and very ambitious.  I love to do things for others and I am always loyal and always encourage others to push harder and better themselves.)

Leo Weakness Keywords:

- Pretentious
- Domineering
- Melodramatic
- Stubborn
- Vain

I do agree with these also.  I am VERY Stubborn and somewhat vain- I will NOT answer my door unless my face/hair is DID...

Leo and Independence:

Leo is very independent but they need something to control and someone to admire them and appreciate them. They are fully capable of being greatly successful on their own but they are much happier if they have an audience and a following of people who look up to them. They would prefer not be alone.
 This too, is very true.  I will stubbornly do stuff by myself and although I am learning not to search for that notice or acknowledgment, I usually hope that my Hubby notices, or so forth and will ask if I do not get the reply I am seeking.
I also like being alone but I prefer to be with company.

Leo and Friendship:

People are attracted to Leo's zest for life and their warm spirit. They have the ability to lift up one's spirits and provide encouragement when times are rough. Their enthusiasm attracts people, Leos are social butterflies, not because they want to be but because people always naturally gravitate and surround the Leo. Leos are very difficult people to not like, they are usually fairly balanced, realistic people. They never dwell on the past and they will think you are strange if you do. Some Leos might be too caught up in themselves and be very self-centered but they are never too self-absorbed to help anyone who needs it. They pamper their friends and treat them well. A Leo is the ultimate friend. They do not hold a grudge and they are very forgiving. They have respect and understanding of people's differences.

All I can say is BAM!  SO MEEEE!!!

Leo and Business:

Business dealings are easy and successful for Leo, if they are in command and control. This can cause conflict in the workplace should the Leo not be in a position of superiority, but they usually get there eventually thanks to their powerful drive to succeed, in other words, they are excellent leaders because this is their kingdom they have to control, and they do it well. Leo has an amazing ability to get along with people and they work best in a group as opposed to alone. They can be very diplomatic in a group setting and can delegate people well, however Leo will not take orders. They need to give orders but with their enthusiasm and cheerfulness, other people do not have a problem taking orders from a Leo because they are never condescending and they treat others with respect and equality. Leos are full of drama, flair and extravagance and this reflects in the business world. They make an impact, they make a difference in the workplace and help to keep the parts moving in sync and iron out any problems before they arise. If the business fails, that means that Leo fails and they are extremely determined not to fail. Leo is the most extravagant sender of all astrology signs. They will not over do it but they will surround themselves with luxury as much as possible. They will never settle for second best.

I do agree with this. I am an over achiever at work and consistently get praise in all my reviews.

Leo Temperament:

Leo loves the new and extraordinary, they despise dull, regular routines and if this is what they are faced with, they will simply create their own drama and excitement. This makes Leo prone to stir up a situation out of nowhere just for something to keep their vivacious temperament satisfied. Leo has an amazing ability to bounce back from any feelings of despair or unfortunate events. They do not like to be unhappy, it hurts their pride so they will take matters into their own hands and make things right again. Leos could come into conflict with other powerhouse type of people who will not take orders and not give an inch, Leos will not budge their opinion, they will understand and accept opinions of others but they do not take well to people to try to impose their beliefs on them. Leo most often have the temperament of a demanding, spoiled child but this is only shown if someone steps on the boundaries of their kingdom. They react this way because of their territoriality.

This is true- I am stubborn and routines make me grumpy!  (so do kids who DO NOT listen!)


Leo Deep Inside:

Leos are extremely sensitive but they hide that very well. Leos love praise and flattery, their egos demand respect and adoration. Leo is all about pride. This can cause them to be self-centered but the warmth of the Leo heart keeps it under control. If Leo's audience (otherwise known as their friends) do not provide the needed appreciation, Leo is too proud to ask for it and they will suffer a hurt ego, but no one will ever know and they will suffer in silence. The secret of the Leo is that they need to be needed.
(SO ME)

Leo in a Nutshell:

Leo is the lion, this well suited symbol represents Leo very well. They possess a kingdom which they protest and cherish. The are high esteemed, honorable and very devoted to themselves in particular! The kingdom could be anything from work to home to a partner, whatever it is, you rule it. Leo is always center stage and full of flair, they enjoy basking in the spotlight. A Leo always makes their presence known. Leo are full of energy that acts like a magnet for other people. Others are attracted to Leo's wit, charm, and what they have to say for they speak of things grand and very interesting. Leo will never settle for second best. They want only the best which can cause lavish excessive spending habits as they enjoy their life of luxury, which is all to easily justified by the grand and magnificent Leo! Public image is very important to Leo, with luxurious possessions and ways of life, this keeps the public image in high standing. They will do whatever it takes to protect their own reputation. Leos are very generous, kind and openhearted people. If a Leo is crossed, they will strike back with force but they are not one to hold a grudge, they easily forgive, forget and move on. Leos are always trying to make things right in the world, they have larger then life emotions and they need to feel like they have accomplished something at the end of the day. They react to situations with action instead of sitting back and thinking about it, they are not impulsive however because they look at the future and consider consequences of their actions.

(about sums it up.)



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For my Hubby:

Leo Love, Sex and Relationships

What it's like to date a Leo Woman:

The first step is to give her praise and adoration. The relationship will never work if she does not receive this from you. Do not look at other women when you are with her, she has to be the only one in your eyes. The thought of competition with other women completely turns her off, for she is marvelous and grand and better then any other woman (in her eyes)! Be prepared however to compete with other men. She attracts men, deliberately or not, because of her dazzling personality. She makes a good partner because she gives undying affection and love and makes you feel really mood about yourself. She is kind and supportive with an adventurous streak, she is always fun to be with. Leo woman will dominate,. But not completely for she still needs the man to lead the way and give her the desired sense of approval, she looks up to her man. Leo woman is perfect for the man who is affectionate and has a strong character but not too controlling. She needs someone who is passionate about everything in their life and who strives for the best in everything, because so does she.



Leo Erogenous Zone:

The back is Leo's most sensitive area. Most Leos have a well defined muscular back, compliment them on it while you lightly scratch your fingernails from the base of the neck down to their buttocks. They love a back rub or massage because to them it is being pampered. Get scented massage oil and give them a sensual massage and it is guaranteed to set the mood for a night of passion!

Sex With Leo:

First impressions would tell you that Leo is all about the kinky and novelty, but that is not so. They are deeply sensual and passionate and enjoy posh surroundings, such as candles and scented oils and lots of affectionate physical contact such as massages and rubbing. They like sex to be familiar, not necessarily routine, but they like to know what's going on. This is because Leo always has to be the best and if there is a suggestion or something offered that they have never done before, they would rather pass on the chance then attempt it and be only satisfactory. Leo has mastered the moves he know, so do not be disappointed with the lack of novelty ad variety, because Leo is very good at what they can do, they are the best.


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I think I am a great representation of my sign, which I am VERY proud of!  My class ring from High School even had the Lion underneath the stone!

Wait, does this mean I am Normal??




 

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