Sunday, October 12, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Join Me in this Crazy Wrap Business!!
While I'm usually about the humor, sarcasm on here, I've recently brought It Works Global into the picture... and it got a lil more serious.
Okay... Not that serious. We are all about friendships, fun, sharing an amazing product and making our dreams a reality, while working from home, on our own time, and being our own boss!! It's kind of rad for a girl that hates sales, thought that her champagne taste on a beer budget would always be just that... Life was always going to be a struggle to survive until I met these people.
It's been an amazing company to be a part of and I have had nothing but positive experience, personal growth and change. I truly didn't think that I would ever find something that would fulfill my passion to help others with their health and nutrition and to stop struggling with their body image and struggles of regaining confidence after having babies, weight loss, etc.
You think it's not for you?? Especially if you are just like me, I'm a natural bitch... I speak my mind, I speak boldly and you either love me or hate me. And to be honest, I don't know anyone that hates me ;)
I was the the girl of only negative thoughts just over 6mo ago, I took everything personally... I was so close to deleting my Facebook because I couldn't stand the people and all the fakeness... It's all about how you look at things, it's all about how you let it affect you and I let it all hit me negatively.
I had been introduced to these products and read stories, testimonies of those that had succeeded to the top earners and I once again told myself, "You CAN'T do that... they are different. They want this. They are all great at sales and they all had the money to invest."
It took me close to 8 weeks to come up with the $99 investment to join It Works Global and the entire time I was nervous inside that I would take the money and throw it down the drain because I NEVER followed through with anything. I wasn't just pessimistic, but I was a procrastinator. There was nothing other than my children that motivated me to get out of bed, to get out and do anything, just going to the grocery store and interacting with the other pre-school moms was like a personal Hell for me.
In my mind I thought I could join this company, work on my own, avoid others and be happy!! I didn't need anyone, but just a paycheck and NO boss to tell me what to do!!
Well I got some of what I hoped for, and I wouldn't change a thing. The reality was that after signing up, women that were a part of my company, some within my team and area all reached out to me. I quickly learned this company's moto... "One Team One Mission."
As a company we are rapidly growing, we are a multi million dollar brand and hoping to achieve a billion dollars in sales in the coming year. Our new headquarters in Bradenton, FL were built without any loans, or help. The company itself is entirely debt free and that is their goal for everyone that joins!!
We want to see others stop living pay check to pay check, suffering because of credit card bills, student loans, and trying to achieve the "American Dream," that is practically unachievable in this economy working a 9-5 and with no ability to promote....
I personally wasn't choosing to stay home, but it wasn't an option for me to return to work either. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Washington State University - Vancouver and my degree was in Digital Technology and Culture. I continued to serve tables beyond graduating for close to 6mo because it was still a better income and schedule for me than what I could find else where.
After close to 3yrs in the banking industry and close to 8mo pregnant I was let go from my job and left wondering, "What now??" And 3 years of being unemployed and randomly waiting tables to get out of the house I needed something...
It took a lot of prayers, thought, and convincing family it was worth my time and then saving the $99 investment to start, but I haven't looked back and I wouldn't change a damn thing...
Nothing great in life comes free and there is no reason to think that you can't do something just because you have never done it before. If there was any time to join It Works Global, and my team it is NOW. We are offering 2 different bonuses that are available to each Distributor, and the support and inspiration to learning to be your own boss, own your own time and have financial freedom are unbelievable!!
Stop hesitating.... Join Me and CLICK >>>>>>>>>https://bodyskinrejuvenation.myitworks.com/join/
Okay... Not that serious. We are all about friendships, fun, sharing an amazing product and making our dreams a reality, while working from home, on our own time, and being our own boss!! It's kind of rad for a girl that hates sales, thought that her champagne taste on a beer budget would always be just that... Life was always going to be a struggle to survive until I met these people.
It's been an amazing company to be a part of and I have had nothing but positive experience, personal growth and change. I truly didn't think that I would ever find something that would fulfill my passion to help others with their health and nutrition and to stop struggling with their body image and struggles of regaining confidence after having babies, weight loss, etc.
You think it's not for you?? Especially if you are just like me, I'm a natural bitch... I speak my mind, I speak boldly and you either love me or hate me. And to be honest, I don't know anyone that hates me ;)
I was the the girl of only negative thoughts just over 6mo ago, I took everything personally... I was so close to deleting my Facebook because I couldn't stand the people and all the fakeness... It's all about how you look at things, it's all about how you let it affect you and I let it all hit me negatively.
I had been introduced to these products and read stories, testimonies of those that had succeeded to the top earners and I once again told myself, "You CAN'T do that... they are different. They want this. They are all great at sales and they all had the money to invest."
It took me close to 8 weeks to come up with the $99 investment to join It Works Global and the entire time I was nervous inside that I would take the money and throw it down the drain because I NEVER followed through with anything. I wasn't just pessimistic, but I was a procrastinator. There was nothing other than my children that motivated me to get out of bed, to get out and do anything, just going to the grocery store and interacting with the other pre-school moms was like a personal Hell for me.
In my mind I thought I could join this company, work on my own, avoid others and be happy!! I didn't need anyone, but just a paycheck and NO boss to tell me what to do!!
Well I got some of what I hoped for, and I wouldn't change a thing. The reality was that after signing up, women that were a part of my company, some within my team and area all reached out to me. I quickly learned this company's moto... "One Team One Mission."
As a company we are rapidly growing, we are a multi million dollar brand and hoping to achieve a billion dollars in sales in the coming year. Our new headquarters in Bradenton, FL were built without any loans, or help. The company itself is entirely debt free and that is their goal for everyone that joins!!
We want to see others stop living pay check to pay check, suffering because of credit card bills, student loans, and trying to achieve the "American Dream," that is practically unachievable in this economy working a 9-5 and with no ability to promote....
I personally wasn't choosing to stay home, but it wasn't an option for me to return to work either. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Washington State University - Vancouver and my degree was in Digital Technology and Culture. I continued to serve tables beyond graduating for close to 6mo because it was still a better income and schedule for me than what I could find else where.
After close to 3yrs in the banking industry and close to 8mo pregnant I was let go from my job and left wondering, "What now??" And 3 years of being unemployed and randomly waiting tables to get out of the house I needed something...
It took a lot of prayers, thought, and convincing family it was worth my time and then saving the $99 investment to start, but I haven't looked back and I wouldn't change a damn thing...
Nothing great in life comes free and there is no reason to think that you can't do something just because you have never done it before. If there was any time to join It Works Global, and my team it is NOW. We are offering 2 different bonuses that are available to each Distributor, and the support and inspiration to learning to be your own boss, own your own time and have financial freedom are unbelievable!!
Stop hesitating.... Join Me and CLICK >>>>>>>>>https://bodyskinrejuvenation.myitworks.com/join/
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Online Skinny Wrap Party & Giveaway!!!
You do NOT want to miss out on the opportunity to win a Free Skinny Wrap or Facial!! And we're giving away more than a few, so come tonight to the online Facebook event!! This means that you grab a drink and sit back on your couch, watch me post and run this party while you "comment," "like" and hopefully WIN!!!
***** CLICK HERE ONLINE SKINNY WRAP PARTY AND GIVEAWAY!!! TO ATTEND *****
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014 @ 7PM PACIFIC TIME
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Body & Skin Rejuvenation : Breakfast, Lunch & Dessert with Ultimate ProFIT!
Body & Skin Rejuvenation : Breakfast, Lunch & Dessert with Ultimate ProFIT!: It's been too long since I've shared... and I can't decide which one I'm more excited about, the Ultimate ProFIT that I am g...
Stop Working, Start Living
I am defining the meaning of "Doing it All" lately and went completely MIA from this page... my apologizes. I have gladly throwing myself into a new business and decided to go 'balls to the walls,' because I can't wait to get to the top so that I can enjoy the freedom of not stressing. Not stressing, is that possible? It is... I've constantly worried about what I am going to do when both boys are in school, contributing in some way financially to the household, and most importantly wondering how I will buy all the shoes and purses I have dreamt of!? I worry no more...
Basically, when I was getting my tattoo done back in February and my artist was telling me about her new business, It Works, and I really thought it had nothing to do with myself and focused on the pain rather than what she was telling me...
I should've listened a little closer, but thank God she decided to email me a few months later and give me some more information on this amazing company and the opportunities that were available (bonuses, monthly pay check, cash, etc)
I had prayed months before that the Gods would send me a happy future where I was working in health/wellness/beauty and that I would make a satisfactory income and be able to stay at, or close to home. These prayers and thoughts began when someone presented another comany to me that wasn't based on anything I was passionate about, or truly cared for. I wanted their drive, but not for that product... I wasn't even sure if I wanted anything to do with network marketing, pyramid schemes, and never thought I'd find something that was completely done out of my home.
I read her email a few times, mentioned it to my husband and figured I'd lose my interest within a few days anyway. Unlike with the previous opportunity presented to me, I couldn't get this one out of me head... I woke up thinking about it, I dreamt about it, and I saw people on FB saying their lives were changing!? Now I was hooked...
After going to the company's website, I researched for hours and found myself engulfed with the stories, testimonies and idea of sharing these products. That's right, I wanted to share these wraps, defining gel, greens, etc NOT sell them. I knew so many people that could benefit from what It Works offered and that if I didn't jump aboard now, I was an idiot.
So, all in that same month I turned 30, went to Las Vegas, and made a life changing decision after I realized that I wasn't gong to shake the thought of being a 'Wrap Girl' I signed up as a distributor and haven't looked back! The investment alone was the cost of making a purchase anyway... just $99 and it was returned when I sold the 4 wraps that I received in my starter it.
The greatest benefit of signing up with It Works Global, has not been the investment return, or the quick "wrap cash." It has been the solid relationships I have already built, the mentors that have stepped up to show me the 'Steps to Success,' and the 'One Team One Mission' attitude that everyone carries. We are all ready to take ourselves to the top and we are only just beginning so the support is undeniable, the ability to grow and make yourself one of the top income earners is not impossible, it's actually very doable!
The time is NOW as the company is continuing their offering of the $10,000 G.O.O.D Bonus, and at the beginning of August 2014 implemented the $20,000 Too G.O.O.D Bonus. What are these!? Get Out Of Debt!!
If you achieve Diamond level in the first 90 days on board with It Works, you will be rewarded a $10,000 bonus! This is happening several times a month and people are blowing it out of the water!
It gets even better with the Too G.O.O.D Bonus, because they are not giving just one distributor this bonus, but they will be drawing the names of 20 distributors that qualify themselves, and they can qualify multiple times!! The most entries currently by one distributor is 4, which means if they her name 4 she will have $80,000 to help pay off her debts! On top of her average income...
So what are you waiting for...? I'm ready to take you on, have you on my team, help you work and make your dreams come true! Make the dreams a reality by putting the fears aside, set your eyes on the prize and get ready to change your life and those around you!
"The power of one affirmative thought is hundreds of times more powerful than a negative thought."
The power of the energy that you put out is so much greater than you give it credit for. You choose your destiny when you wake up and allow the unhappiness to take over and the rest of your day becomes consumed with negativity. You must shift your thoughts into the things that you want and see them happening before your very eyes. Before it even exists, you must live it.
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Basically, when I was getting my tattoo done back in February and my artist was telling me about her new business, It Works, and I really thought it had nothing to do with myself and focused on the pain rather than what she was telling me...
I should've listened a little closer, but thank God she decided to email me a few months later and give me some more information on this amazing company and the opportunities that were available (bonuses, monthly pay check, cash, etc)
I had prayed months before that the Gods would send me a happy future where I was working in health/wellness/beauty and that I would make a satisfactory income and be able to stay at, or close to home. These prayers and thoughts began when someone presented another comany to me that wasn't based on anything I was passionate about, or truly cared for. I wanted their drive, but not for that product... I wasn't even sure if I wanted anything to do with network marketing, pyramid schemes, and never thought I'd find something that was completely done out of my home.
I read her email a few times, mentioned it to my husband and figured I'd lose my interest within a few days anyway. Unlike with the previous opportunity presented to me, I couldn't get this one out of me head... I woke up thinking about it, I dreamt about it, and I saw people on FB saying their lives were changing!? Now I was hooked...
After going to the company's website, I researched for hours and found myself engulfed with the stories, testimonies and idea of sharing these products. That's right, I wanted to share these wraps, defining gel, greens, etc NOT sell them. I knew so many people that could benefit from what It Works offered and that if I didn't jump aboard now, I was an idiot.
So, all in that same month I turned 30, went to Las Vegas, and made a life changing decision after I realized that I wasn't gong to shake the thought of being a 'Wrap Girl' I signed up as a distributor and haven't looked back! The investment alone was the cost of making a purchase anyway... just $99 and it was returned when I sold the 4 wraps that I received in my starter it.
The greatest benefit of signing up with It Works Global, has not been the investment return, or the quick "wrap cash." It has been the solid relationships I have already built, the mentors that have stepped up to show me the 'Steps to Success,' and the 'One Team One Mission' attitude that everyone carries. We are all ready to take ourselves to the top and we are only just beginning so the support is undeniable, the ability to grow and make yourself one of the top income earners is not impossible, it's actually very doable!
The time is NOW as the company is continuing their offering of the $10,000 G.O.O.D Bonus, and at the beginning of August 2014 implemented the $20,000 Too G.O.O.D Bonus. What are these!? Get Out Of Debt!!
If you achieve Diamond level in the first 90 days on board with It Works, you will be rewarded a $10,000 bonus! This is happening several times a month and people are blowing it out of the water!
It gets even better with the Too G.O.O.D Bonus, because they are not giving just one distributor this bonus, but they will be drawing the names of 20 distributors that qualify themselves, and they can qualify multiple times!! The most entries currently by one distributor is 4, which means if they her name 4 she will have $80,000 to help pay off her debts! On top of her average income...
So what are you waiting for...? I'm ready to take you on, have you on my team, help you work and make your dreams come true! Make the dreams a reality by putting the fears aside, set your eyes on the prize and get ready to change your life and those around you!
"The power of one affirmative thought is hundreds of times more powerful than a negative thought."
The power of the energy that you put out is so much greater than you give it credit for. You choose your destiny when you wake up and allow the unhappiness to take over and the rest of your day becomes consumed with negativity. You must shift your thoughts into the things that you want and see them happening before your very eyes. Before it even exists, you must live it.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Married to Your Make-Up?? Me too...
Considering I am a girl, and kind of a girly one at that I definitely use, research cosmetics often, and depending on what I see and what I like I either stick with a product or me switch as often as necessary.
I am not a professional make-up artist and I have never claimed to be great at doing it, but I think I do a pretty damn good job at not looking like a hooker, not taking a long time and emphasizing areas that are better than others. After all, realizing your best attributes and taking advantage of them is how we gain confidence. Focusing on the negatives will not change them; it is all a matter of turning the attention to the positives.
On that note, I really decided to go for it with the cosmetic writing today because I’ve recently become a fan of the newest and fastest growing cosmetic company, Younique. I’m sure if you are always searching for the newest, best mascara on the market, or how to make your lashes fuller, longer and more dramatic without the use of falsies; you have most likely come across this gem.
Younique’s 3D Fiber lashes are water resistant, and help create the appearance of incredible thickness and volume to your already existing lashes. In a three step process that combines transplanting gel and natural fibers, you may take a few tries to get it exactly right, but paired with your favorite mascara and done right, the results are amazing.
With that said, it’s likely not the only thing out there that can create this magic, but the benefits are what are in the ingredients… They are all natural, yep, what we all need and look for these days. (Me not so much) however it is a great quality to take into consideration with anything you use on your skin, or ingest. The website itself has a pretty grand explanation of each ingredient and what it does for all the products, but I will just give you the rundown on the fiber lashes: Collagen, H2o, Beeswax, Carnauba, Iron Oxide CI, Acrylates Copolymer, Nylon, Stearic Acid, and Propylene Glycol.
Now I know this all sounds pretty scary and not at all natural, but like I said, they give a break-down and explanation of all their products and not to mention the “Love it Guarantee” on the 3D Fiber lashes! So why order mascara online and wait?? Why not just head to ULTA and invest in another name brand that you are already familiar with? Again… for the reasons I listed in paragraphs above, ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS, LOVE IT GUARANTEE.
The only thing I can’t help you with here is how long it lasts for the cost of $29… I am not the girl that does her make-up daily and when I do I don’t always have time for the extra step, and my one downfall I’ve found is that the fibers get into my contacts if they are already in place, and I tend to eff up my make-up if I try and put the contacts in after…. So if any of you pros out there have suggestions how to get better at that let me know! Otherwise I will just continue to struggle!
That’s not the only thing that I’ve tried from Younique, I also invested in the BB Cream ($39) and as soon as I ordered and received it, it seemed as if I was seeing BB Cream all over the place (tv ads,Target, MAC!) It’s the first time I’ve even heard of this shit, I didn’t realize make-up was getting so complicated these days. Anyway, BB Cream is a flawless complexion enhancer that while suggested to use along with your foundation as a base, I have only ever used it along with concealer and feel it does a great job evening my skin tone and making me feel fresh and ready (for a more set feeling I always brush over with powder).
With all of this said, and while I do love my product, I am also extremely tempted to purchase a few other brands to compare the texture, shades, and application. While I’ve yet to run out and make these purchases I plan to invest in one of my favorite drug store brands, Revlon, as well as Maybelline. Then I will venture into the department stores for the one brand I was introduced to and just can’t get away from, MAC. (We can’t deny the quality)
Revlon appears to offer a BB Cream ‘Photo Ready’ formula for $10 while Maybelline has their ‘Dream Fresh’ available for $8. Since I started dabbling in altering my appearance in middle school I’ve been a fan of Revlon’s Color stay Foundation ($13) It’s easy to apply, not too heavy and blends well, but you can’t over-do anything or it looks bad.
Obviously when it comes to make-up we all have our favorites and I’m discovering new ones, but the ones that never get old with me and likely always find a spot in my make-up bag is: Maybelline’s Great Lash ($6), L’Oreal’s Voluminous Mascara ($8), Maybelline’s Falsies volume express, Revlon’s Color stay foundation, MAC Fix Powder ($27), MAC Prep-prime eye , MAC Select cover-up ($18), and MAC eye shadow ($15-$20).
Am I crazy for having such a long list of faves??? I think there most likely people with greater obsessions. Here’s the deal though. I wasn’t always a make-up snob, I refused to even approach a department store
counter out of fear of the prices… it wasn’t until I got married and they used everything MAC on my face and the make-up never stayed better and I never went back… The one thing that never played a role in my make-up routine was the false lashes and this, again, is how I benefit from Younique’s 3D fiber lashes. I could likely find products comparable at Target or Walgreens and I plan to do this for future comparison, but the reality is that I enjoy being confident and if that means investing in products that cost me more, but last me longer and make me happier I am going to do it. You’re not going to convince this girl that all the models and actresses in the Cover Girl commercials are really wearing nothing but Cover Girl and that shit lasts hours. Now, show me Halle Barry coming off of a 14hr flight wearing Revlon Color stay and I believe you. It’s been a long time since I’ve tried Cover Girl’s formula, but I recall it as thin, almost greasy and doesn’t do anything for a girl that needs some serious complexion help (similar to Neutrogena’s formula) It is what it is, cheap… (In my opinion) If you’re in middle/high school it’s great because you lose your shit all the time and you don’t need nice stuff.
Back to my faves… MAC eye shadow trumps any eye shadow I have ever tried, which is almost ALL of them, including department store. It applies evenly, you’re only adding more because you want to, not because you have to vs. color falling onto your face and causing you to touch up, re-apply, and then probably find creases in your eyelids a few hours later. I often forget to pull out the MAC prep-prime, but I kick myself when I do because it is AMAZING as far as protecting your shadow and creating an all- day look.
Mascara I believe is to each their own and because the 3D Fiber lashes require a base of your own mascara as it is, you may as well invest in one you love. Like I said before, L’Oreal and Maybelline are my ultimate go to and they seem to last without rubbing off. I don’t think anyone would try the Younique and be disappointed, even if it is in-frequent use like me.
It wasn’t my plan to give a shout out at the end of all this, but I must say the newest products and brands that I’ve found in any drug store is, ELF and Sonia Kashuk.
I am sure that things will change and I will try more, when I do I’ll be back to update, but just don’t trust a product because it’s what someone says works for them, remember we all look and appear differently and have to enhance what we have not change who we are! XOXO
I Don't Know How I do it All Either: Have You heard of that Crazy Wrap thing!?!?
I Don't Know How I do it All Either: Have You heard of that Crazy Wrap thing!?!?: I've considered myself beyond lucky to stay at home with my boys, but I've always got a shoe & purse fetish as well as champagne...
Have You heard of that Crazy Wrap thing!?!?
I've considered myself beyond lucky to stay at home with my boys, but I've always got a shoe & purse fetish as well as champagne taste on a beer budget!
While my hubby has been more than accomodating to my needs I've been in constant soul search and ways to make my own cash... Who isn't? One thing in life leads to another! In February I decided to get my tattoo covered, reached out to a friend, who sent me to her friend, who introduced me to a series of fabulous beauty, skin and wellness products by a company named, It Works! Global. Not only did she show me the products, but she got me with her binder fullof personal before and after photos that were undeniabley hers (hello... she's covered in tats)
I was not only desperate to try, but dying to be a distributor! Who couldn't use and benefit from these products!? This is hte beginning of my journey and one I've never been more excited for since becoming a stay at home mom.
So what's so fabulous about what we have to offer you ask? Prepare to be mind blown... The Ultimate Body applicator that is a naturally based, body contouring formula that is mess free, paraben free, and will have you looking and feeling years younger with firmer, tighter, smoother and more radiant skin in as little as 45 minutes!!! (~It Works!)
When you combine this wrap with your regular routine of a healthy diet, exercise and drinking plenty of H2o, you will be feeling rejuvenated and youthful. You'll be triple satisfied if you add the use of our amazing Defining Gel that reduces appearace of cellulite, and improves skin texture. Decrease jiggle all over and enhance the beauty and appearance of your body art, bringing life back to tattoos you thought were loose and faded.
If you aren't impressed yet, you haven't met half of what we have to offer: facials, cleanser, toner, Hair/skin/nail treatment, Fat Fighting formulas, Estro-Rhythm for menopausal support and Alkalizing energy powder. Don't think about plastic surgery anymore, or spend another dime on botox. Treat yourself to the all-natural products that give you the spa treatments from inside your own home!
I guarantee you will fall and in love and become a 'Loyal Customer' and that won't be enough, because all your friends will want to try it too, so then you'll join the team! I've only just begun with the It Works! journey and I find myself unable to contain excitement and desire to tell everyone about one of the best kept secrets in health and beauty.
Interested in trying!? Visit me at bodyskinrejuvenation.myitworks.com
While my hubby has been more than accomodating to my needs I've been in constant soul search and ways to make my own cash... Who isn't? One thing in life leads to another! In February I decided to get my tattoo covered, reached out to a friend, who sent me to her friend, who introduced me to a series of fabulous beauty, skin and wellness products by a company named, It Works! Global. Not only did she show me the products, but she got me with her binder fullof personal before and after photos that were undeniabley hers (hello... she's covered in tats)
I was not only desperate to try, but dying to be a distributor! Who couldn't use and benefit from these products!? This is hte beginning of my journey and one I've never been more excited for since becoming a stay at home mom.
So what's so fabulous about what we have to offer you ask? Prepare to be mind blown... The Ultimate Body applicator that is a naturally based, body contouring formula that is mess free, paraben free, and will have you looking and feeling years younger with firmer, tighter, smoother and more radiant skin in as little as 45 minutes!!! (~It Works!)
When you combine this wrap with your regular routine of a healthy diet, exercise and drinking plenty of H2o, you will be feeling rejuvenated and youthful. You'll be triple satisfied if you add the use of our amazing Defining Gel that reduces appearace of cellulite, and improves skin texture. Decrease jiggle all over and enhance the beauty and appearance of your body art, bringing life back to tattoos you thought were loose and faded.
If you aren't impressed yet, you haven't met half of what we have to offer: facials, cleanser, toner, Hair/skin/nail treatment, Fat Fighting formulas, Estro-Rhythm for menopausal support and Alkalizing energy powder. Don't think about plastic surgery anymore, or spend another dime on botox. Treat yourself to the all-natural products that give you the spa treatments from inside your own home!
Interested in trying!? Visit me at bodyskinrejuvenation.myitworks.com
Monday, May 19, 2014
Freed of the Burden
I think way too much and write way too little. I’m overly concerned with how what I write will affect those around me, and the truth is that I shouldn’t care because no one has ever thrived when they held themselves back for others… and the reality is that there are less than a handful of people that would cross an ocean for me and from what I can tell, about the same would jump a puddle…. So who am I doing favors for?
I’m not sure what is sadder, the fact that I think so much about these things, or that I’m actually admitting it. I just turned 30 a week ago and instead of investing myself in the greater things of life I am focusing on what I don’t currently have and asking myself the ultimate question…. Do I really give a flying shit??? And clearly, yes, yes I do.
Let’s make one thing clear I’m not a depressed maniac that is unaware of the good that surrounds her. I wake up to two of the most amazing little boys the world has to offer, I get to work at my leisure, and most importantly I have my health. I wouldn’t have all this without my partner in crime and the father of my babies and I and thankful for that every day. All of these great things don’t change the fact that I’m a woman, I am alone with 2 little people all day and my job is to care for those that I love the most (this is exhausting)
Since I was let go from my awesome job as a credit card collector over 3yrs ago I have returned to serving tables a few times (purely for the adult interaction) and only found myself giving up quickly on that idea due to the lack of interest from my co-workers as well as the environment. Let’s be real, pretty much any restaurant you work in, office, etc. becomes its own high school, complete with mean girls, mascots and principals. You’re stuck up one person’s ass for the sake of your job while wishing you could shove your foot up another’s all while promoting something you really don’t care about in hopes that it will lead me to something better. The only thing better turned out to be quitting.
So again, here I am, thirty years old, married, 2 babies, starting a new career (more later) and considering counseling not only for the sake of her marriage, and sanity, but because it’s probably the closest friend I could have and although I’m paying her to listen to my problems, I’d rather pay someone to hear my bullshit than burden anyone else. I know the people in my life that are willing to hear it, but again, burdening them with the thoughts that I consume myself with never seems to present itself, or the friends aren’t present.
When I was growing up I always had friends, a best friend and although they didn’t all last and some lasted much longer than I ever would’ve imagined, I’ve never had friends like I did when I was young. The kind of friends that you could call and cry to without conditions, trust that your secrets were safe with them when the phone hung up and not feel guilty that you just wasted hours of their Friday night. Each time I think I meet someone worth investing my time and making that kind of friend I get a slap in the face and reminded that I care too much.
If I had known I’d grow into a woman that felt this way I would have wasted less time on the people that I would later forget and spend more time with those that I was going to lose too soon. I never would have joined Facebook or Myspace because it would later cause me to over think friendships, people and life in general; as well it has become a false sense of friendship that created this insecurity. I would know the difference between a real friend and one that was going to come and go at their convenience. I would stop trying to be friends with those that are not willing to return the effort and focus all that energy on the ones that are. If maybe I had done all this I would already have those friends I’m searching for.
What exactly is my point you are wondering and what the fuck am I searching for? My issues are bleak compared to others out there that are battling disease, loss, and actual battles. Am I supposed to constantly wake up and compare myself to others to justify or not justify my happiness and concerns? I think the books I’ve read lately and my aging has drawn me to this conspiracy of ‘I have no friends’ and life outside the home means nothing. Or is it at I am afraid that if I woke up one morning and turned off the social sites that consume our lives that my greatest fear would come true, I have No friends…
It is here that the switch goes on and I realize those that I have been so concerned with that live near are not friends I want at all. They don’t take the effort to know me and it’s because they don’t do this that I have to stop giving two shits… They are merely the people that will write on my wall when my birthday rolls around, when I die, or when I post something controversial that opens the platform to have their say and leave. They are cowards that are afraid of letting someone in and admitting that life is not as it appears on our computer screens, but that we are all struggling and suffering in some way and need each other, but lack of authenticity means that we aren’t capable of handling this. To be real, it’s too much.
So this is my release of the ever long battle of my twenties and question of, where have all the ‘real friends’ gone?? I am done asking this question because the truth is that all the real friends I ever had have not gone anywhere. Moved to other states began new jobs, lives and made new friends, yes, but they had not left me intentionally alone and forgotten our friendship. The strongest bonds and people I have in my life are at the greatest distances and forcing me to maintain friendships the way I wish they were, ‘old-school,’ via phone calls, emails and visits, we cross oceans for each other.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Finishing What I Started
There's one thing that I forget to do when I start something and that's always to finish it... I have always have great ideas, but never follows through. I truly wonder where I would be by now if I actually got on here and wrote everytime I thought about it. Which is a lot.
The real problem is that I'm so effing busy doing it all that I don't have time to get on and talk about all the shit I'm doing! I think about writing and running away mentally via my blog every single day as I sit here surrounded by the sounds of a toddler playing 30 car pile up in the corner, the dog licking his swollen anal glands in the middle of the floor and the newly walking one year old that speaks pterodactyl.
I do not lie when I tell you I've been doing it all either. I threw that fabulous Super Bowl Party and reminded those that lived with me that if it was not for my Seattle Seahawks that we wouldn't be doing this. The only unfortunate part was that I was so busy hosting the party that I was missing all the touchdowns and points scored. We both know that we're not talking about the Broncos either... We all know it was quite possibly the most boring Super Bowl we've ever watched... I still have yet to contact my friend's husband in Denver to discuss the outcome. His son was born on the day of super bowl and they did NOT name him Peyton.
So after that great NW snow storm hit (I know it hit everywhere, but here we cancel everything here) It was then that I found myself in a marathon of Extreme Couponing and deciding that I spend wayyyyy too much money on food that is gone before the next week's grocery trip. I'd had it. I also had nothing else to do since there was so much snow on the ground that the Chief wasn't working, so I started clipping and researching on how I was going to save my family money and start a stock pile!
The real problem is that I'm so effing busy doing it all that I don't have time to get on and talk about all the shit I'm doing! I think about writing and running away mentally via my blog every single day as I sit here surrounded by the sounds of a toddler playing 30 car pile up in the corner, the dog licking his swollen anal glands in the middle of the floor and the newly walking one year old that speaks pterodactyl.
I do not lie when I tell you I've been doing it all either. I threw that fabulous Super Bowl Party and reminded those that lived with me that if it was not for my Seattle Seahawks that we wouldn't be doing this. The only unfortunate part was that I was so busy hosting the party that I was missing all the touchdowns and points scored. We both know that we're not talking about the Broncos either... We all know it was quite possibly the most boring Super Bowl we've ever watched... I still have yet to contact my friend's husband in Denver to discuss the outcome. His son was born on the day of super bowl and they did NOT name him Peyton.
So after that great NW snow storm hit (I know it hit everywhere, but here we cancel everything here) It was then that I found myself in a marathon of Extreme Couponing and deciding that I spend wayyyyy too much money on food that is gone before the next week's grocery trip. I'd had it. I also had nothing else to do since there was so much snow on the ground that the Chief wasn't working, so I started clipping and researching on how I was going to save my family money and start a stock pile!
It didn't take me long to realize that these people were buying mustard, candy, and totally unhealthy shit that don't make regular appearances in this house (who really needs 100 bottles of mustard!?) but I did get a pretty good stock start on cereal, pasta and sauces. I totally clip every week now when I didn't before and shop at stores that I never realized provided a deal. I find myself standing in checkout lines seeing people pay full price for something that has a coupon, or that I know is half the price at the other major store chain up the street and want to say, "Hey lady! Don't buy that here!" But I'm not that girl... While I'm outspoken I've learned when it's worth my time (and most people at the grocery store are NOT)
After my whole crazy couponing phase I planned to participate in a 21 day hot yoga challenge at the studio I practice at www.vancouverbikramyoga.com/. My 30th birthday is coming this spring and I always told myself I wanted to be at my personal best as far as physical fitness and after my post pardum depression it has become my prescription for emotional, mental and spiritual stability. (along with emergency xanax)
After setting up arrangements with the Chief and other family members to help with the offspring I started March 1st attending daily classes. Like I said before... I tend to not finish anything I start! I told myself I'd make it even if it included a few doubles (2 classes a day), but on day #11 as I was walking out the door at the last minute my oldest, who had decided to down some vase water earlier stood up and puked all over the dining room floor. Sweet.
The Chief had already been working 60-70hrs a week + battling 'Walking Pneumonia', but he had come home everyday during my challenge to dinner ready and me walking out the door. I felt amazing, exhausted and my body was transforming, but after day #11 I had to stop. All the puking had taken its toll on me, we had a beach trip that weekend and like I said, I never finish anything anyway.
When it came down to it on the long drive to the coast I reminded myself that I was capable of challenging myself to doing multiple days of hot yoga in a row at anytime; I don't need a poster advertising free stuff for participating to commit myself, but I was never really a leader. I'm not a follower either, I fall somewhere inbetween. I think that's why I start so much and never finish it.
We're currently on the 26th of March, the challenge completed itself 5 days ago and I did not, my offspring are officially on Amoxicillin to kill off whatever they have continued to battle and the lack of the hot room has made it so I'm intaking all their crud and feeling the sickness myself.
After my whole crazy couponing phase I planned to participate in a 21 day hot yoga challenge at the studio I practice at www.vancouverbikramyoga.com/. My 30th birthday is coming this spring and I always told myself I wanted to be at my personal best as far as physical fitness and after my post pardum depression it has become my prescription for emotional, mental and spiritual stability. (along with emergency xanax)
After setting up arrangements with the Chief and other family members to help with the offspring I started March 1st attending daily classes. Like I said before... I tend to not finish anything I start! I told myself I'd make it even if it included a few doubles (2 classes a day), but on day #11 as I was walking out the door at the last minute my oldest, who had decided to down some vase water earlier stood up and puked all over the dining room floor. Sweet.
The Chief had already been working 60-70hrs a week + battling 'Walking Pneumonia', but he had come home everyday during my challenge to dinner ready and me walking out the door. I felt amazing, exhausted and my body was transforming, but after day #11 I had to stop. All the puking had taken its toll on me, we had a beach trip that weekend and like I said, I never finish anything anyway.
When it came down to it on the long drive to the coast I reminded myself that I was capable of challenging myself to doing multiple days of hot yoga in a row at anytime; I don't need a poster advertising free stuff for participating to commit myself, but I was never really a leader. I'm not a follower either, I fall somewhere inbetween. I think that's why I start so much and never finish it.
We're currently on the 26th of March, the challenge completed itself 5 days ago and I did not, my offspring are officially on Amoxicillin to kill off whatever they have continued to battle and the lack of the hot room has made it so I'm intaking all their crud and feeling the sickness myself.
My new focus is getting my shit together before May, I keep my goals short term since (again) I can't finish anything I start. By that I mean getting my ass back in the hot room, getting myself out of the depression and anxiety I succumbed to again and figuring out what I'm going to do when with my life.
Clearly that's a whole other entry to share and because I canceled our Internet out of anger before the new one was installed I'm writing via cell phone and my wrists hurt. By the way, because I never finish anything I start, today is March 29th. You're welcome.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Super Bowl XLVIII
Okay I have been telling myself I would post about the Super Bowl and party planning for this Sunday, February 2, 2014. If you don't know what you're doing yet than here's a few ideas and perhaps you just need to throw your own party! If you don't know who you are rooting for than no worries, let me tell you all that matters... The Seattle Seahawks!!! Oh... and they are playing some ponies from Denver?
Nowwho are you inviting and is it child friendly?? We know if there's no kiddos involved that it's free for all on how loud and crazy you can get! For those of us with the little ones we have to keep in mind that odds are there may be a few more coming along, how do we word the invite to inform friends that their kids may be subject to "Football language?"
That's right... while you should probably try and keep your adult language to a minimum, at least give a fair warning that you can't make promises...
Now that we know what kind of party we're having, let talk food! Really, it doesn't matter what kind of crowd you're having, there's plenty of options that will make several people happy. What's your budget? Are you doing all the food? Is it BOYB?
You'll save more money if you just opt for your guests to bring their own drinks and provide the main course. Let them know what you plan to have and that if they have any additions they'd like to bring the more the better :)
While it will take more time for you to do it all on your own vs. have it catered or pick up a bunch of prepared plates at Costco, you will still save more money that way!! Consider crowd favorites and do as much as you can the day before. I've already got some wine glasses, décor, crackers and main ingredients for our "Chili Bar."
That's right, Chili Bar!
What else is a great idea if you don't like this one??? Nacho Bar, self-made Sandwhich line, Spaghetti, Taco bar, and the always easy, Pizza... Really, people want easy to eat, easy to serve and to know what they are eating. There's always wayyyy too much veggies and fruit left over, so to plating it right will help encourage guests to take some and to finish it too! Veggies in mini cups and fruit kabobs would be perfect. 
So if you're looking for a twist, like something spicy and love pumpkin here is what you want to make...Spicy Pumpkin Chili
And we don't all like the same so here's a few other favorites I've saved along the way...
Slow Cooked Sweet Potato Chili
Game Day Chili
Slowcooker Lumberjack Chili
Cream Cheese Turkey Chili
Wendy's Copycat Chili
Texas Chili
Big Batch Chili
Creamy White Chili
Jalapeno Popper Chili
So now you have your recipe, your appetizers and by this point your guests should be a few drinks in and ready to eat!
The best part about chili is that it goes with so many options and you can provide them all to guests without breaking the bank. So what's your favorite!? Most the time we don't think far enough outside the box, or we forget the best and most simple ways to do it. So here's what we plan and a few additional ideas as well...
The Jalapeno Honey cornbread won't disappoint you, but don't forget the ever famous Chili Dogs. How easy to make your crockpot masterpiece into a opportunity for those to enjoy it on it's own, or cover their weiner and bun in their favorite toppings?? While it takes a lil extra time, if your crowd is a lil smaller I bet they'd get a hit out of the Cornbread waffle and don't forget to have some tortilla chips, because nothing is better than Chili Nachos!
So set up the table and make it something to talk about... Shredded cheeses, jalapenos, sour cream, fritos, etc... Your guests won't be disappointed and they will be full and happy, most likely be requesting your recipe :)
So Happy Super Bowl everyone!!! I hope your bellies are full of good food and you enjoy a great game!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAWKS!!!!
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Overcoming Post Pardum Depression
There are several degrees of sadness that can be involved after having a baby and you may think it's just some "Baby Blues," or you may be suffering from Postpardum depression and truly need some help. You probably don't want to share your feelings with just anyone or at all because you are afraid of their response and that it will be embarrassing. You will look crazy, like a bad mom and you know that you don't need help with your baby, right? It may feel this way, but it's not true and you need to find the right person, even if it's your advice nurse, counselor, or 911.
I'm not qualified to tell you what you may be dealing with, but I know that after 2 kids in 3 years it was difficult to remember who I was and what being "Happy" truly meant. Seeking help was the hardest thing to do for all of the reasons above and couldn't even use words and share what I was going through, I sent a text. After I found my way out of the darkest hole I'd ever fallen into and could barely ask for help that I decided I had to put it out there and hopefully help those that are also feeling helpless and alone.
When you hear your baby cry do you cringe, feel your heart race, blood boil and wish that you were anywhere else but where you are? Are you cursing yourself because you feel you are an evil person for hating the tiniest and most innocent being you brought into this world? You cry all the time, can't eat, think about hurting others, yourself, death, etc? The anger you are feeling is being targeted at everyone that crosses your path and if you're in a relationship there's a chance that it's taking it's toll and you believe you are going to lose your partner and lose your baby for being a hateful and abusive?
Hopefully you're not envisioning or actually physically abusing your baby, or maybe you do and find yourself feeling this in extreme moments of frustration. If this is the case you need to find help ASAP. You need to put the baby down in another room, walk away and call someone and if no one close to you is available call 911 and go get a neighbor. You are not a failure, you are not bad, you are a human being that is feeling overwhelming emotions and needs someone to understand and there's far more of us suffering from this than you realize.
What's most shocking is hearing how common it is for mothers to feel a level of depression or sadness after having a baby and don't share it at all. We just aren't able to seek the help as easily because shame and embarrassment causes us to sugar coat situations and make life seem blissful when it's anything but. Yes, there are women out there that find their post pardum experience to be very wonderful and easy and rather than envy, be grateful they aren't being forced into this awful place that you are. Tell yourself that you will be a stronger, better woman for finding a positive way to deal with this and turn your life around.
My biggest fear was that it would take me too long to get back to a level of "normalcy" and how would I ever have the love and bond with my second son as I did with my first when I spent the first 2 months of his life resenting his existence? Luckily I did research myself and sought help early on because I knew the thought and emotions I was experiencing were not okay, nor was I okay with having these thoughts and emotions.
After looking into every resource possible I decided to go against my usual choice and take a doctor prescribed medication, Prozac (Fluoxetine Hcl). Knowing the potential side affects I figured that along with cardio (8wks post C-section) it would balance itself out and I'd be "happy" again in no time and loving everyone, not just my oldest son, whom I clung to.
After a few months of being on prescribed medication and denying a family member's offer to send me to a Doctor of natural medicine the emotions were no longer present, but neither was any emotion for that matter. The attachment to my oldest was becoming less and rather my annoyances more frequent. Overall I was numb, forcing myself to stay afloat and find something to make me feel like a human being with interests and passions again. So, I returned to work serving tables a few nights a week.
My personal solutions may not necessarily be yours and the biggest struggle we have is finding something we love and making time for ourselves to do it. I tried the medicine, going back to work and the cardio still did nothing for me. My relationship was rocky, my oldest was enrolled in preschool and #2 was proving every stereotype of the second baby being easier to be wrong. So what I tried next and what I swear by to this day and forever will might blow your mind, not surprise you at all, or make you say no fucking way!?
HOT YOGA.
Before depression and children I had always thought that yoga was for people that were already flexible, or didn't really want to do real cardio. Do they even sweat and get their heart rate up? Oh yes. And if you're doing it in 105 degree heat you better believe you will be sweating like a hog and feeling exhausted, yet amazing afterwards. Don't assume hot yoga is what you need to do and start googling the nearest location, but do ask yourself what is it that you makes you happiest as an individual? What do you want to do for yourself? You may need to seek postpardum therapy to help get answers to these questions and while you're not sure what you'll benefit from talking to a stranger, you're certainly not benefiting from being alone.
Being a part of something and feeling a connection with others and yourself is the most natural way to begin healing. Within a few months of going on a regular basis I felt like a new woman and knew as long as I could maintain this routine that I would be okay without additional medication. Benefits of yoga go far beyond added flexibility and physical wellness, it will heal your mental and emotional spirit too. (http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/2562)
Don't give up on yourself and don't give all your energy to the negative thoughts and feelings, rather fight back with that energy and find yourself. Now is your time, 1, 2, 3+ kids doesn't change that you were a person before they came into this world. How will you guide them, teach them and show them what life is about if you are unsure yourself? Maybe you can start learning together :)
I'm not qualified to tell you what you may be dealing with, but I know that after 2 kids in 3 years it was difficult to remember who I was and what being "Happy" truly meant. Seeking help was the hardest thing to do for all of the reasons above and couldn't even use words and share what I was going through, I sent a text. After I found my way out of the darkest hole I'd ever fallen into and could barely ask for help that I decided I had to put it out there and hopefully help those that are also feeling helpless and alone.
When you hear your baby cry do you cringe, feel your heart race, blood boil and wish that you were anywhere else but where you are? Are you cursing yourself because you feel you are an evil person for hating the tiniest and most innocent being you brought into this world? You cry all the time, can't eat, think about hurting others, yourself, death, etc? The anger you are feeling is being targeted at everyone that crosses your path and if you're in a relationship there's a chance that it's taking it's toll and you believe you are going to lose your partner and lose your baby for being a hateful and abusive?
Hopefully you're not envisioning or actually physically abusing your baby, or maybe you do and find yourself feeling this in extreme moments of frustration. If this is the case you need to find help ASAP. You need to put the baby down in another room, walk away and call someone and if no one close to you is available call 911 and go get a neighbor. You are not a failure, you are not bad, you are a human being that is feeling overwhelming emotions and needs someone to understand and there's far more of us suffering from this than you realize.
What's most shocking is hearing how common it is for mothers to feel a level of depression or sadness after having a baby and don't share it at all. We just aren't able to seek the help as easily because shame and embarrassment causes us to sugar coat situations and make life seem blissful when it's anything but. Yes, there are women out there that find their post pardum experience to be very wonderful and easy and rather than envy, be grateful they aren't being forced into this awful place that you are. Tell yourself that you will be a stronger, better woman for finding a positive way to deal with this and turn your life around.
My biggest fear was that it would take me too long to get back to a level of "normalcy" and how would I ever have the love and bond with my second son as I did with my first when I spent the first 2 months of his life resenting his existence? Luckily I did research myself and sought help early on because I knew the thought and emotions I was experiencing were not okay, nor was I okay with having these thoughts and emotions.
After looking into every resource possible I decided to go against my usual choice and take a doctor prescribed medication, Prozac (Fluoxetine Hcl). Knowing the potential side affects I figured that along with cardio (8wks post C-section) it would balance itself out and I'd be "happy" again in no time and loving everyone, not just my oldest son, whom I clung to.
After a few months of being on prescribed medication and denying a family member's offer to send me to a Doctor of natural medicine the emotions were no longer present, but neither was any emotion for that matter. The attachment to my oldest was becoming less and rather my annoyances more frequent. Overall I was numb, forcing myself to stay afloat and find something to make me feel like a human being with interests and passions again. So, I returned to work serving tables a few nights a week.
My personal solutions may not necessarily be yours and the biggest struggle we have is finding something we love and making time for ourselves to do it. I tried the medicine, going back to work and the cardio still did nothing for me. My relationship was rocky, my oldest was enrolled in preschool and #2 was proving every stereotype of the second baby being easier to be wrong. So what I tried next and what I swear by to this day and forever will might blow your mind, not surprise you at all, or make you say no fucking way!?
HOT YOGA.
Before depression and children I had always thought that yoga was for people that were already flexible, or didn't really want to do real cardio. Do they even sweat and get their heart rate up? Oh yes. And if you're doing it in 105 degree heat you better believe you will be sweating like a hog and feeling exhausted, yet amazing afterwards. Don't assume hot yoga is what you need to do and start googling the nearest location, but do ask yourself what is it that you makes you happiest as an individual? What do you want to do for yourself? You may need to seek postpardum therapy to help get answers to these questions and while you're not sure what you'll benefit from talking to a stranger, you're certainly not benefiting from being alone. Being a part of something and feeling a connection with others and yourself is the most natural way to begin healing. Within a few months of going on a regular basis I felt like a new woman and knew as long as I could maintain this routine that I would be okay without additional medication. Benefits of yoga go far beyond added flexibility and physical wellness, it will heal your mental and emotional spirit too. (http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/2562)
Don't give up on yourself and don't give all your energy to the negative thoughts and feelings, rather fight back with that energy and find yourself. Now is your time, 1, 2, 3+ kids doesn't change that you were a person before they came into this world. How will you guide them, teach them and show them what life is about if you are unsure yourself? Maybe you can start learning together :)
Friday, January 24, 2014
How Do You Blog?
Despite the title that refers to myself and how I do it all, I'm here for the same reasons as most bloggers. I have things I want to write about, I love writing and this is a great platform to do it, but I struggle like most in getting the blog traffic, understanding the codes and making it happen just as I want it to!
That's where I just have to suck it up and so do you when it comes to starting your blog and making it happen. It has to be about you to begin with and your passions, because you're no good to anyone if you don't know what you have to offer. No one wants to hear about what you did last night, but they definitely want to hear how you're recovering and what you do to make the hangover less dramatic.
Girls don't just need to know how to look good as a Victoria's Secret model, but how to look good as themselves. I could've been writing when I was in my deepest depression, but I had no desire to share with anyone how to sit on a bathroom floor and cry all day while contemplating the least violent ways to take my own life.
So I promise this is not just a platform to talk about myself, but to give you a resource to all things that are awesome to me :)
Unless requested, I am not God so I have no idea what everyone is looking for, but I know what Mom's like me are looking for and what they probably need!
So don't give up on what you love and write til your little heart explodes, but don't be that annoying person taking up blog space talking about absolutely nothing and expecting someone to follow. If you're the Jenna Hamilton's of the world and are using it more for your personal diary and reasons, so be it, but if not here's some pages and tips that help me along the way, good luck!
http://goinswriter.com/more-blog-traffic/
http://moz.com/blog/21-tactics-to-increase-blog-traffic-2012
http://startbloggingonline.com/how-to-promote-your-blog-and-get-visitors/
That's where I just have to suck it up and so do you when it comes to starting your blog and making it happen. It has to be about you to begin with and your passions, because you're no good to anyone if you don't know what you have to offer. No one wants to hear about what you did last night, but they definitely want to hear how you're recovering and what you do to make the hangover less dramatic.
Girls don't just need to know how to look good as a Victoria's Secret model, but how to look good as themselves. I could've been writing when I was in my deepest depression, but I had no desire to share with anyone how to sit on a bathroom floor and cry all day while contemplating the least violent ways to take my own life.
So I promise this is not just a platform to talk about myself, but to give you a resource to all things that are awesome to me :)
Unless requested, I am not God so I have no idea what everyone is looking for, but I know what Mom's like me are looking for and what they probably need!
So don't give up on what you love and write til your little heart explodes, but don't be that annoying person taking up blog space talking about absolutely nothing and expecting someone to follow. If you're the Jenna Hamilton's of the world and are using it more for your personal diary and reasons, so be it, but if not here's some pages and tips that help me along the way, good luck!
http://goinswriter.com/more-blog-traffic/
http://moz.com/blog/21-tactics-to-increase-blog-traffic-2012
http://startbloggingonline.com/how-to-promote-your-blog-and-get-visitors/
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Stop Driving, I Hate You
If I based all of my friends off their driving ability, odds are I wouldn't have many. I am not calling all my friends bad drivers, but what I'm saying is that driving is what I hate the most and each time I have to drive somewhere I like people less.
You'd think with the inspiration of Oprah and the constant media attention to "Texting and Driving," that people would get a clue. Even with there being laws in place that forbids being on your cell phone and driving, people still openly use them. If you don't know the laws yet, read on and learn, but it's obvious each time I drive that people are getting dumber and I often wonder if I was selfish for bringing children into this world of stupid.
http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html
It's not only unsafe, distracting and unnecessary, it's annoying! It's far too often that I'm following a driver doing 10mph under the speed limit and seems lost, only to pass them at the next opportunity and see that they are starting down at their phone and NOT the road.... I know how long it takes me to get from A. to B. I like to give myself a few extra minutes so that there's no need to stress, speed, or get angry, but when I leave early and arrive late because someone couldn't figure it out I want to punch them in the throat.
These drivers tend wonder why someone is flipping them off, honking their horn or staring at them like their the world's biggest idiot? We'd be better off without clueless people that are so self absorbed with their day and what they are trying to do that they can't stop and pay attention to the person waiting for them to get out of the fast lane, can't do the speed limit, can't use their blinker and probably need to get off the road all together.
I'm sure that this could be classified as a case of road rage on my part and I can guarantee you that at an earlier point in my life I was definitely aggressive, selfish and less aware. I don't think that there was one particular event that altered my views, but the death of a friend, an ex with several accidents and DUI's and constant stress and aggravation from others on the road had brought me to the point of wishing I could move to a teeny tiny town where driving is totally unnecessary.
I'm intrigued by the fact that I recently took a survey that determined I would best be suited to live in Los Angeles, CA. Seriously!?? (http://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyperez/what-city-should-you-actually-live-in) That couldn't be more wrong in my opinion, but maybe a smaller version? So I researched the best small towns to move to and they still aren't small enough for me. What makes it harder is that if I ever wanted to get out of here it has to be near a large body of water and although the East Coast is beautiful, my mother would die if I moved more than 10min away with her grandchildren. http://www.fodors.com/news/best-small-towns-in-usa-6591.html
These are more like it.
http://www.pictorymag.com/showcases/best-small-town-america/
Obviously I'm being dramatic about what I need to do to solve my hatred for driving. Perhaps I should begin with removing traveling the USA in and RV from my bucket list?
None the less, each Tuesday, Thursday and any other day I decide to embark myself into public beyond a walk to the park I find several degrees of stupid surrounding me in all kinds of cars and I can't help but imagine how far far far away I'd rather be. Then I usually go home and tune into a pre-recorded episode of House Hunters International and imagine myself in the vineyards of Italy.
Grateful I am for the laws regarding new drivers and the limited times and passengers, because I know these factors contributed to my teenage years. I'd have my 4dr Geo Metro hatchback filled with friends running around the Couve' looking for anything that was going on. Once upon a time I was trying to get the attention of one of our buddies about 2 cars in front of us, we were driving up hill and struggling to get ole "blue balls" to accelerate and catch his Thunderbird. We were on the shoulder of the road passing cars, honking my horn and screaming like crazy, a cop on the other side of the road catches the show and has no trouble catching up to us and pulling us over. Oh! And it was in the Hollywood Video parking lot where our friends were headed anyway... so they got to catch the show too.
Five cute blondes in a tiny clown car doing everything they shouldn't be including smoking cigarettes and he asks if we're okay? He thought that we were trying to intentionally get his attention because we were being harassed by the other drivers... Being 15yrs ago and almost as clueless as I was back then I can't tell you how I explained that one or how we got out of it without a ticket for any of my stupidity.
Point being that we were dumb back then and we're not seeming to get much better now. People think merging onto the freeway doing 40mph is somehow safe, they can't tell the difference between a "Yeild' sign and "Merge Lane," drive the school zone even when there's no school, drive in the passing lane when they're barely doing the speed limit and are on their phone while driving!
For God sakes people, you're making me wish I was a mermaid, I always loved The Little Mermaid. I think when angry and in doubt, always watch a Disney movie, so I think I will. My shoulders are tense and my mind is all over the place just thinking about the subject, hence this entire post. I wouldn't be surprised if this subject made a regular appearance, but I'm going to try not to let the suck ass drivers of America eat away my positive energy.
Namaste.
You'd think with the inspiration of Oprah and the constant media attention to "Texting and Driving," that people would get a clue. Even with there being laws in place that forbids being on your cell phone and driving, people still openly use them. If you don't know the laws yet, read on and learn, but it's obvious each time I drive that people are getting dumber and I often wonder if I was selfish for bringing children into this world of stupid.
http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html
It's not only unsafe, distracting and unnecessary, it's annoying! It's far too often that I'm following a driver doing 10mph under the speed limit and seems lost, only to pass them at the next opportunity and see that they are starting down at their phone and NOT the road.... I know how long it takes me to get from A. to B. I like to give myself a few extra minutes so that there's no need to stress, speed, or get angry, but when I leave early and arrive late because someone couldn't figure it out I want to punch them in the throat.
These drivers tend wonder why someone is flipping them off, honking their horn or staring at them like their the world's biggest idiot? We'd be better off without clueless people that are so self absorbed with their day and what they are trying to do that they can't stop and pay attention to the person waiting for them to get out of the fast lane, can't do the speed limit, can't use their blinker and probably need to get off the road all together.
I'm sure that this could be classified as a case of road rage on my part and I can guarantee you that at an earlier point in my life I was definitely aggressive, selfish and less aware. I don't think that there was one particular event that altered my views, but the death of a friend, an ex with several accidents and DUI's and constant stress and aggravation from others on the road had brought me to the point of wishing I could move to a teeny tiny town where driving is totally unnecessary.
I'm intrigued by the fact that I recently took a survey that determined I would best be suited to live in Los Angeles, CA. Seriously!?? (http://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyperez/what-city-should-you-actually-live-in) That couldn't be more wrong in my opinion, but maybe a smaller version? So I researched the best small towns to move to and they still aren't small enough for me. What makes it harder is that if I ever wanted to get out of here it has to be near a large body of water and although the East Coast is beautiful, my mother would die if I moved more than 10min away with her grandchildren. http://www.fodors.com/news/best-small-towns-in-usa-6591.html
These are more like it.
http://www.pictorymag.com/showcases/best-small-town-america/
Obviously I'm being dramatic about what I need to do to solve my hatred for driving. Perhaps I should begin with removing traveling the USA in and RV from my bucket list?
None the less, each Tuesday, Thursday and any other day I decide to embark myself into public beyond a walk to the park I find several degrees of stupid surrounding me in all kinds of cars and I can't help but imagine how far far far away I'd rather be. Then I usually go home and tune into a pre-recorded episode of House Hunters International and imagine myself in the vineyards of Italy.
Grateful I am for the laws regarding new drivers and the limited times and passengers, because I know these factors contributed to my teenage years. I'd have my 4dr Geo Metro hatchback filled with friends running around the Couve' looking for anything that was going on. Once upon a time I was trying to get the attention of one of our buddies about 2 cars in front of us, we were driving up hill and struggling to get ole "blue balls" to accelerate and catch his Thunderbird. We were on the shoulder of the road passing cars, honking my horn and screaming like crazy, a cop on the other side of the road catches the show and has no trouble catching up to us and pulling us over. Oh! And it was in the Hollywood Video parking lot where our friends were headed anyway... so they got to catch the show too.
Five cute blondes in a tiny clown car doing everything they shouldn't be including smoking cigarettes and he asks if we're okay? He thought that we were trying to intentionally get his attention because we were being harassed by the other drivers... Being 15yrs ago and almost as clueless as I was back then I can't tell you how I explained that one or how we got out of it without a ticket for any of my stupidity.
Point being that we were dumb back then and we're not seeming to get much better now. People think merging onto the freeway doing 40mph is somehow safe, they can't tell the difference between a "Yeild' sign and "Merge Lane," drive the school zone even when there's no school, drive in the passing lane when they're barely doing the speed limit and are on their phone while driving!
For God sakes people, you're making me wish I was a mermaid, I always loved The Little Mermaid. I think when angry and in doubt, always watch a Disney movie, so I think I will. My shoulders are tense and my mind is all over the place just thinking about the subject, hence this entire post. I wouldn't be surprised if this subject made a regular appearance, but I'm going to try not to let the suck ass drivers of America eat away my positive energy.
Namaste.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Are You Ready!??
It's time to start the countdown!! And for Mom's like me I have to start planning a Super Bowl Sunday party that is for both adults and kiddos! Should be fun and this also means I get to dedicate my life to Pinterest, my Bible and have some fun in the kitchen! Stay tuned for lots of tips, tricks and amazing party ideas for the mama's out there!!! I know for sure there will be my delicious Spicy Pumpkin Chili and Jalapeno Honey Cornbread! Oh Ya....
http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/48
Seahawks Are Going to the Superbowl!!!
Odds are if you watched the Seahawks vs the Broncos yesterday you enjoyed the game as much as I did! You probably also caught the post interview with Richard Sherman and your immediate thoughts were "Holy shit dude! Intense!" But if you're smart enough to realize that he just made a play that sent his team to the 2014 Superbowl you'd act a fool too! Never judge before you know all the info...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/tommytomlinson/2014/01/19/22-brief-thoughts-about-that-richard-sherman-interview/
On that note!!!
Call it what you want, SUPERBOWL, "Weed Bowl" but the SEAHAWKS are going!!! I can't believe that after 6yrs of living with my now husband and our friend/roomie that of all 3 teams that are rooted for under this roof, MINE is going! I knew it would happened before the Cowgirls... I don't even know if I want to give attention to the name of their overpaid superstar. I'll just say I'm glad Jessica Simpson got away from that dusch bag. And well, Da Bears just didn't have it this year...
Either way the game is going to be amazing and played against the Denver Broncos, home of my best friend and her husband, a Colorado native. Their baby boy is due in less than a month and while her husband is pretty sure he's going to name the baby MacGuyver, we all know that shit isn't happening. If the Bronco's manage to pull out a win I'm sure Peyton will be the front runner.
However, I think the stipulation should be that if the Seahawks win their son shall be named either Wilson, Golden, Marshawn, or Tarvaris... Totally fair.
If your team didn't make it either this year, no need to miss out on what will be the most amazing Superbowl ever and you'll definitely want to see who wins because it will determine the name of little baby boy Myles! (okay, I don't have a contract on this, but I'll still make her choose for shits and giggles)
Let me not forget what should also be one of the most amazing Superbowl halftime shows! Bruno Mars is definitely a wise choice of entertainment to the masses. While I thought Robin Thicke would be an excellent choice, I'm not disappointed and for once plan to tune in 100%. I just hope he makes the right song choices and doesn't "make love like a gorilla" on stage!! We know we'd love him to throw a little Miley in there too ;)
For more information on the 2014 Superbowl teams visit the following sites.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/stats/_/name/sea/seattle-seahawks
http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/stats/_/name/den/denver-broncos
Friday, January 17, 2014
Cheers!
Last time I was here it was a different version of me all together. I don't think I need to go back in time and explain why my views were a little more negative and I'm sure in time on here it will be easier to understand!
I am the ultimate stay at home mom that does it "all," and while I don't succeed everyday, it's my goal to keep shit clean, keep the people fed, keep myself pretty and keep sharing my hot mess of a life because if I don't, I'll go fucking crazy.
Wait, I did go crazy and that's pretty much why I disappeared. House Full of Heads was not what I wanted it to be, the stories I told were not taken in the context they were intended. Now that I've found a better voice I know that I will tell it how I mean it and if it's taken any other way, it's not my problem.
My problem is people and toddlers and babies that scream too much. Mine are just as guilty as the other lil monsters and have caused me to "runaway" on several occasions. Since I can't actually travel far away, dress up every night and have dinner parties on a regular I figured this is the place that I can! I'm here to share my awesomeness and how I "do it all!" ;)
I am the ultimate stay at home mom that does it "all," and while I don't succeed everyday, it's my goal to keep shit clean, keep the people fed, keep myself pretty and keep sharing my hot mess of a life because if I don't, I'll go fucking crazy.
My problem is people and toddlers and babies that scream too much. Mine are just as guilty as the other lil monsters and have caused me to "runaway" on several occasions. Since I can't actually travel far away, dress up every night and have dinner parties on a regular I figured this is the place that I can! I'm here to share my awesomeness and how I "do it all!" ;)
Thursday, January 16, 2014
I apologize in advance if I offend you...(okay, no I don't)
I apologize in advance if I offend you because if I apologize later for saying what I feel, it's like apologizing for being real. Which I am. Just consider me the 30yr old version of Miley Cyrus (with a better ass) and you're a part of my movement. That, or you're just looking for someone to show you how to do it all!
I wake up to two of the most handsome lil monsters in the world and before the day is done I have changed a handful of shitty diapers, cleaned the shitty diapers my dog ate because I didn't throw them away fast enough, made three meals and cleaned them up, went to the park, went to the store and cussed someone out on the way, pinned a hundred fashion, food and funny quotes on Pinterest while entertaining the monsters. The only thing is that I like to look pretty while I do it all!
By all means I am not implying that I've got heels and a dress on, this isn't the 1950's and although I'm a domestic Goddess my husband isn't my supervisor and this is MY castle. Just take off the "give ups" aka your sweats, take a fucking shower for God sake, put on a bra, dry your hair, leave it down and fix your face!! You'll feel prettier while reading what I have to share and you're welcome.
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