Friday, December 28, 2012
Coffee/Tea Date
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Gift Exchange
I've known Jill, who blogs under Ernestine Edna, for a bit now. And when I found out about her Ernestine Edna's Handmade Gift Exchange I decided to participate in it.
I received a package from Abby :) (I wish I could link her up but I don't have her info)
It was peeking up out of my mail box. And I am a sucker for when the mail arrives if a package comes I swoon lol.
I quickly opened it up. And I JUST HAD to snap the above picture.
Abby included a nice pin (to the left) and earrings!! I adore them they are super cute.
And then I was super surprised to see a special gift from Jill herself.
I have enjoyed this swap and hope Jill has it again.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
What Do You Want in a Relationship?
Until recently I happened to be the girl who had more guy friends than girl friends. So I would have a lot of guys asking me if I had single friends and sadly I didn't. Of the very few women that I was friends with they were all married or in a steady relationship.
Well now the tables have turned. I happen to have more girl friends than guy friends. And some of those are single. And now they are asking... do you know any guys that are single?
So it brings me to today's blog post... What do you want in a relationship?
You see one could ask "what do you want in a guy/girl?" but that truly isn't the correct question to ask. What are you going to say? I want him to be 6'5" have blonde hair and blue eyes. He needs to be HOT like Channing Tatum and have a rocking personality. He can't be a jerk.
Or I want a girl she needs to be 5'6" no red heads, big boobs... oh yes I was asked these things once and I rolled my eyes. But you get the point.
You can't find someone based on looks.
You need to figure out what you want in a relationship?
Loyalty! This would be a big one for me. I remember back when Mr. Y and I were friends and I was discussing with him the guy of my dreams (we were just friends then). And the fact he had to be loyal was at least number one on my list or near the top.
Trust!! You have to be able to trust a person. If you don't have trust then I mean... what do you have?
Some would add in sex... I'll changing that to compatibility. Do the two of you get along? Can you get along for more than ten minutes? If you were out to dinner and after the first fifteen minutes would the rest be in silence? You need to have compatibility. Otherwise you will have many silent dinners.
I wish I could tell you the best ways to get a man. But I honestly don't know. I wasn't even looking to date him. I wasn't looking period. We became friends and soon found out we were compatible.... ERR We were friends for a very long time and in all honestly I turned my best friend into my husabnd.
My way won't work for everyone. Like one of my sisters has been married to her high school sweetheart for years. I do believe in love at first sight. Everyone has a different love story.
Although we would all love to be married to Channing Tatum (okay not all of us) but he's taken and expecting his first child. But you can find someone you are meant to be with.
It's my personal belief the big guy up stairs knows what he's doing and has the perfect someone for each of us.
I think it's why he lead me to convert to Judaism. He does truly have things figured out. So let go and let him guide you.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Some Nights (song)
Some Nights by Fun. happens to be one of my favorite songs.
Some nights, I stay up cashing in my bad luckI've had insomnia for quite some time now and one restless night I came upon this song.
Some nights, I call it a draw
Some nights, I wish that my lips could build a castle
Some nights, I wish they'd just fall off
But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for oh
What do I stand for? What do I stand for?
Most nights, I don't know anymore...
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa oh oh
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa oh oh
This is it, boys, this is war - what are we waiting for?
Why don't we break the rules already?
I was never one to believe the hype - save that for the black and white
I try twice as hard and I'm half as liked, but here they come again to jack my style
And that's alright; I found a martyr in my bed tonight
She stops my bones from wondering just who I am, who I am, who I am
Oh, who am I? mmm... mmm...
Well, some nights, I wish that this all would end
Cause I could use some friends for a change
And some nights, I'm scared you'll forget me again
Some nights, I always win, I always win...
But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for, oh
What do I stand for? What do I stand for?
Most nights, I don't know... (come on)
So this is it? I sold my soul for this?
Washed my hands of that for this?
I miss my mom and dad for this?
(Come on)
No. When I see stars, when I see, when I see stars, that's all they are
When I hear songs, they sound like this one, so come on
Oh, come on. Oh, come on, OH COME ON!
Well, that is it guys, that is all - five minutes in and I'm bored again
Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands
This one is not for the folks at home; Sorry to leave, mom, I had to go
Who the fuck wants to die alone all dried up in the desert sun?
My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she call "love"
When I look into my nephew's eyes...
Man, you wouldn't believe the most amazing things that can come from...
Some terrible {lies|nights}...ahhh...
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh oh
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh oh
The other night, you wouldn't believe the dream I just had about you and me
I called you up, but we'd both agree
It's for the best you didn't listen
It's for the best we get our distance... oh...
It's for the best you didn't listen
It's for the best we get our distance... oh...
Boy I sure do think on the nights that I get ~2 hours of sleep that I am cashing in on my bag luck.
And I do have to admit the question that has haunted me is: what do I stand for?
But then watch the music video and it hits you harder.
Honestly I don't think the full impact of a song can be realized until you watch the music video. The music video can tell you so much and open your mind.
With having insomnia for so long I can express the haunting of ghosts... err or should I say memories. Those that perhaps you don't want will especially come flooding back. And the simple act of a husband's love scares the ghosts and keeps them at bay.
My sleeping husband has a tendency, without him knowing, to slip his arm around me and pull me close to him. He is soundly sleeping and does not aware anything is haunting me. That simple act he does by pulling me close to him and holding on. It does more than show his love for me, it does more than keep at bay any bad thoughts I am thinking of... it reminds me I am not alone.
Some nights that I have may be bad but those same nights are proven they are not as bad as I may think they are.
Just remember that. No matter how bad you think something is, shine a little love and you will see it's not.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Basic
I don't go truly over the top but I am a big believer you get what you spend. So I invest in my makeup.
There are a few brands that I trust. Nars, Urban Decay, Smashbox...
I am allergic to certain things and I've used certain makeup and don't react so I trust them. But Bare Minerals I am highly allergic to so I avoid them. Benefit as well. I have no idea what they put it in to give me hives but I do.
I haven't bought makeup in a while. I've gotten some stuff for free here and there. But it's been a while since I purchased something. The last thing I bought when I walked into Sephora was shampoo, snap I need to go get more soon lol. I tend to only get nail polish at Ulta.
When the Naked palette came out by Urban Decay I had to have it. Only I waited because I had a ton of eye shadow and didn't want to waste it. So I waited to get it. And I love it. When the Naked 2 palette came out I wanted that one too. But again I waited.
But then this palette came out...
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
A Royal Crush
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Veteran's Day Guest Post
Celebrating Veterans Day
Veterans Day is this Sunday, and many people are going to participate in fun, patriotic activities to honor our veterans and celebrate! There are, however, still many people who don’t know why we celebrate Veterans Day and who choose to not participate in any activities. Our veterans deserve our thanks, and Veterans Day is a special holiday dedicated to exactly that purpose.Originally, Veterans Day was called “Armistice Day” and first started on November 11th, 1918. On this day, at exactly 11am, the United States signed a peace armistice with Germany that signified the end of the first World War. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared the day a holiday. In 1938, Congress officially approved the day as a federal holiday, and in 1954 they changed the name to “Veterans Day” so that it would honor veterans of WWII as well as the Korean War, and not just those men and women from WWI. Today, Veterans Day honors all men and women who have ever served in the US Armed Forces. Many people confuse Memorial Day with Veterans Day, but they are quite different. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who died while serving our country, and Veterans Day is a day of peace and celebration that is meant to honor everybody who has served, living and dead.
The Best Ways to Celebrate
There are so many fun things that you can do on Veterans Day to celebrate the veterans who have protected our freedom. Here are a few ideas that are cheap, fun, and can be done with your family and friends!
- Go to a Parade – Many cities host parades that honor the veterans that live in your community. These parades are often free and can be a fun way to spend some time with family and friends and get to know the people in your area who have served.
- Have a Moment of Silence – A moment of silence is a traditional way to show thanks and gratitude to those that you cannot thank personally. Teaching your kids what a moment of silence is and what it means is a good way to help them understand the importance of respect of others. Your kids will not likely be able to be silent for long and will probably end up giggling but it shows and teaches respect nonetheless.
- Patriotic Crafts – There are so many simple patriotic crafts and treats that you can make with your kids. Paper flags, banners, and treats are all fun and easy to make. Red, white, and blue rice crispys are a personal favorite!
Make sure you take some time this Veterans Day to thank a veteran or give thanks in your heart for the freedom that we enjoy. Keep in mind that because the holiday is on a Sunday this year, it will be observed on Monday, November 12th.
Courtney writes about VA news for MilitaryVALoan.com, a resource for veterans to save money on their home loans and learn about current VA streamline refinance info.
I thank Courtney for her guest post, her education in the history of what this day means. I will add in to please stop and thank a Veteran for his/her sacrifices that s/he has given.
Monday, November 5, 2012
That Garden Place
What I didn't do was stop to think... Hello blonde moment. Garden=allergies=stuffed up me=miserable me=grumpy husband for dealing with me... get the point?
By the time we reached the rose gardens my eyes began to water... PINE TREES!!!!
Du Pont Home |
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Motion Sickness
I am one of the lucky few that gets motion sickness.
This is why I don't enjoy amusement parks lol.
We were in a hurry to get home yesterday to make it before the bulk of hurricane Sandy hit.
I do get motion sickness every now and again from driving. But mainly it's from roller coasters.
Oddly I don't get sea sick. I do get land sick, that is when you get off the boat you feel like you are still moving.
I keep a supply of motion sickness pills on hand.
But I can't find them :(
I wanted to sleep the day away. But I was being forced to wake, so I finally woke up. Forced myself to eat.
But feel like crap.
Because of the hurricane no stores are open. Thanks lol.
When my friend went out for bread I didn't think for them to get the medicine cause I thought it would go away on its own. It isn't. It is getting worse.
I'm hoping tomorrow I am better.
I hate motion sickness. Drinking ginger ale to see if it helps.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Pop
A few weeks ago I had pulled my muscle. I couldn't even tell you how I pulled my shoulder but it was around the time of our trip. Felt a dull ache.
It then a pop...
Not just the pop you hear when you pop a joint. But a pop that brought on a surge of pain and tears.
Rest and relaxation in my future :)
Friday, April 13, 2012
Will she not stop?
This has gone on since November.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Just don't understand people??
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Relationships
A relationship should be between two people, but with social media sites like Facebook and Twitter it can go beyond the couple and branch into other people. But from there it can branch further and hitting other avenues like blogs, Tumbler, and other things. It can go beyond the couple and onto family and friends, or perhaps spread onto strangers. As each branch occurs more contact is happening, it becomes a game of telephone much like we played as a child and details begin to twist, and often enough soon comments are made that an individual has no idea about because of the impression they received beyond first hand experiences.
It would shock a few to realize that I am a tad shy of completing my sociology degree. That a year plus ago I was in the throws of having 15 minutes to run in between classes, a messenger bag full of books, and a few part time jobs to make ends meet. That for several years in the realm of sociology I studied humanistic behavior specializing in what society deems as deviant behavior.
Of course after a while you begin to question why one particular thing is considered deviant, who is in the society that dictates what is or is not deviant, and why do we live in a society with social norms when so many of it's individuals like to "step outside the lines' so to speak.
If you were to pull out the papers I have written for classes you would see a theme pattern, sexual deviance. But not just sexual deviance as nearly every sexual act can be deemed deviant depending upon who is
Yet here I am as an individual writing about relationships. Not relationships between any specific persons, so not defining labels between female-male, male-male, or female-female, just plain relationships. Let's just pretend for a moment we live in a society with no gender roles so we can approach the subject matter.
After reading a few things on Twitter, Facebook, and some blogs I was inspired to research a bit more on the subject matter. I saw mainly woman judging other women on relationships they saw. Not just to the women they were judging but to other women. And then to see a group of women gather together and judge at a whole. Upon further examination if one was to research further the women judging were completely wrong because of misconstrued facts.
A group of people of various age ranges, gender sexuality, etc were polled using Survey Monkey and Facebook. Using Survey Monkey I was limited to 10 questions using their free account. Opening the survey to 68 individuals allowed for a more unique range than in a college setting of traditional and nontraditional students. In this group there were people who were serving or had served in the Armed Forces, people who were/are in a relationship with someone in the military, and who by my own hypothesis were thought to participate in the survey. Of course it is assumed that by clicking the link provided in the event detail they were agreeing to participate and they were given the ability to skip questions if they did not feel comfortable answering. Proper sociological research technique was not used because this was not something I would write about in hopes of getting published. This was just for my own use.
Of the 68 people who were invited 26 decided to participate with 1 not fully completing the survey.
Eight questions were asked:
*3 people skipped this question* |
If yes did it offend you and/or hurt your feelings 3 responses, 1 of which had marked no 1. "it really bothered me because I have only been with my husband, and yes he is military but I knew him before hand" 2. You're attracted to who you're attracted to, military shouldn't pay a part. Although once you've been in a military relationship it's easier to begin another one because you're used to it. It becomes a lifestyle. *this person had marked no* 3. yes it did |
*1 person skipped this question* |
*1 person skipped this question* |