Livin' the Dream...

I'm Conflicted. Here's a story: We visited the Hubby's uncle AGAIN yesterday afternoon (Go Beavs) and there appears to be some sort of miracle...here is a man who has pretty much been bed-ridden for the past 6 weeks due to liver failure and apparently has enough wits about him one week ago to call 911 cause he "just didn't feel good", then blacks out just as he hears the paramedic telling his partner that "this one's a goner", he's transported to the nearest hospital to deal with his condition (2 hours away), is stabilized and undergoes surgery to "see what's up", his Dr's & nurses all agree that he is a goner, inform the family and then we all wait. 1 week later, yesterday, his Dr's can't even explain it...he is better! He needs physical therapy to learn how to walk again, he weighs 100lbs, his liver is still pretty much shot but he is awake, sitting up and has his color back! NOW...here's my confliction...

...that this is soooo true!  Every. Last. Word. OF. IT! Now, I am not saying that I am perfect...not by any means (nobody is); but I can honestly say that I have performed several of these "manifesto's" in my life and seeing this only makes me all the more happy. For example, if I don't like a job...I quit. I understand that this may sound really bad. Rather childish really. But know this: I usually over analyize the job before quitting it and again over analyize the new job I am moving to. Clearly...I need to add that one manifesto from this list to my own bucket list "stop over analyizing"...LOL. I get lost often...and most often it is for just the reason of finding myself again. I highly suggest trying it. I agree that EVERY. EMOTION. IS. BEAUTIFUL. Please do not belittle the emotion that I may be having at any given moment by telling me that I am over-reacting or "over-analyzing" the situation that has allowed me the emotion. Make sen...

Well now...isn't this cute I like the bucket pictured here.  While I LOVE it for decore for April showers I think it would be great for May using the same concept but adding Flowers to the bucket.  And maybe a smaller cloud or no cloud.  I'll let you know what we do. And then there's this jar specifically containing graham crackers and marshmallows. We actually have something similar in our kitchen for the boys to munch on. I am just pleased to see that someone else out there is using it but for a party.  Too cute! Pictures and Ideas from Jenny at Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line

I admit it...I am fascinated with Kimora Lee Simmons. It's not so much her look, style or celebrity-"ness" (however all are rather cool) but more about her success in branding herself.   Clothing, skincare and jewlery lines beginning with the better known Baby-Phat line are all lines rather out of my reach BUT I applaud her for all her hard work and efforts toward the goal of world domination. LOL. Really, if you listen to what the woman has to tell...any woman entrepreneur would walk away with the inspiration necessary to create her own brand ~ whatever that may be. I also like her bangs. And you see that tatoo on her foot there...I want mine there too.  Not what she has but in the same spot. Then there is this: I was given this little book by a former coworker. At the time, I kinda took it as if HE was trying to tell me something; now I actually appreciate the guide. I think every girl should own one. so, just a couple things running through my head th...

I have in my arsenal of "stuff" two wire baskets. Not flimsy ones, but heavy duty ones. I think I got them in the Bath section of Target a couple years ago...totes for college bound kids to take their stuff to the showers and then no water collects in the bottom of them, you know. I bought them for the intention of using as Easter baskets. I know, rather unconventional and cold really. But I knew I could dress them up and the whole purpose was to use them every year, so I needed something strong and that wouldn't "outgrow" the boys...big plans to use them even when they are 18. Turns out, I used them 3 times last year...last Easter, and on each of the boys' birthdays (I like to decorate the family room with paper streamers and a happy birthday banner~thank you Debbie~the night before their special day so that they are super surprised in the morning; as well as leave a basket filled with some small gifts outside their bedroom door). Well, the baskets wor...

I drive a black 2000 Cadillac Escalade. Not because I want to, but because my hubby wants me to. Before that we had a really nice Suburban: I miss that car. HE misses that car... A lot! Now hubby wants me to consider selling the Escalade to buy me a new car. Sure thing...I'm really not attached. Whatca thinkin 'bout buying me?  (she say with high hopes) THIS: a 1962 Impala Stationwagon After the laughing subsided and little talk about changing the color (or changing the color of my hair, whichever was cheaper), I got to thinking... I really could be the "COOL" mom on the carpool circuit.  LOL

and considering my new job (or lack thereof) I would find it most amazing to somehow someway stumble upon one of these: If you think you know my boys or my life...think again.  It really should be recorded DAILY for all to see. Really...I can't make this stuff up! Just puttin it out there.