hoo are you?

1. If you could add one room to our house, what would it be?

an office for SURE...i'm drowning in paperwork

2. How many pillows do you sleep with at night?

one pillowcase with 2 pillows shoved in it

3. What is the best costume you've ever worn for Halloween?

I haven't dressed up in years, but I'd say a punk rocker

4. If you could erase one item off the face of the earth, what would it be?

hmmmmm. disease.

5. Where do you do your best thinking?
shower or late at night

I did it.

I've succumbed to technology. I'm not sure it will replace the worn pages feel in my hands, or that new book smell- but I CAN'T WAIT to get my hands on this beaut. I read usually every night and have HUGE stacks of books waiting to be donated.
I've heard from several die-hard readers that it's heaven....you read faster and 1000's of books at your fingertips? I cannot WAIT!!!!!
She is on her way to me- I'll let you know how the first read goes.

(Isn't she pretty?!?!?!)

Where did I get the 16 year old?

I LOVE my daughter. I do.
But whhhhaaaaaa?
With the 9 year old attitude. It's constant drama....the eye rolls, the flipping of hair. I have NO clue where she gets it. My Mother SWEARS it comes from me- but I'm thinking her FATHER.
But it all is worth is for those (few and far between) moments where she STILL wants to be my baby girl.




Any tips for a DRAMA MAMA?!?!?!?!?!







Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?

Things I've learned.......

As our two years here comes to an end- I've been reflecting on the past 24 months. Things I've learned, things I didn't see coming and things I want to change. I have met some amazing people here in WV- some that have changed my life for the better. I've also had relationships come to an end. I honestly believe that every single relationship we have is to teach us a lesson about ourselves. So here are a few things I've deduced.

1)NEVER, under any circumstances try to "recreate" something out of your past. There is a reason life went on.
2)LET GO. Of all the resentment and misgivings of the past. Move forward always.
3)NEVER live more than 20 minutes from base.
4)EVALUATE schools before moving.
5)Keep evolving. When you stay the same person for too long you become stale.
6)READ the Bible. There are great lessons that can keep you from making mistakes.
7)FIND a teen Mom and spread acceptance.
8)How you deal with things define your character.
9)SAY "I'm in my 20's for AS long as possible." It makes for laughter.
10)CHERISH the friends I've made- no matter how far I am away. Many times recently I've gotten EXACTLY the right words from some of my most long-distance best friends. I only have a handful, and I keep them close.
11)TOMORROW is a new day. Just get through the climb of this one.
12) I don't need so much STUFF. It clutters my house and my mind. SIMPLIFY.
13)CONTINUE to listen to loud music with my kids.
14)Be open-minded and NEVER judge-It's the right thing to do.
15) When you don't know what to say, just smile.