January 2012
3 posts
An open letter to dramatic behavior
I have decided I will dislike you for absolutely no reason. Along with that, I will tell everyone who will listen, lies about you so you look like the terrible person I imagine you are in my warped mind. I will then feel better about myself for falsely bringing you down in others’ eyes and destroying your relationships with other family members. I will pretend I have changed just so I can...
December 2011
42 posts
30 Days of Truth: Final: Day 30: A letter to...
Hi Self! The last few years have been interesting moving from extreme lows to awesome highs. Your kids are doing great! They could use more patience, though. Remember they are only kids for so long. Allow them that time. Your husband is in a new job he loves. He is doing great on his issues. Show more affection and that you appreciate him. You need to watch yourself. Ignore those that want nothing...
30 Days of Truth: Day 29: Something you hope to...
I want to be less trusting towards certain people.
30 Days of Truth: Day 28: What would you do if you...
Cry really, really hard, then deal with it. I do not want anymore kids. Two is enough for me. Kids are bad for the environment!!!!
30 Days of Truth: Day 27: What things do you have...
Hubs, kids, friends, volunteering, teaching.
30 Days of Truth: Day 26: Have you ever thought...
Yes.
30 Days of Truth: Day 25: The reason you believe...
Luck.
30 Days of Truth: Day 24: Make a playlist to...
Who would I make a list to? I don’t know. I use music to help me through situations. Recently, I’ve been looking for fun songs, like LMFAO’s Sexy and I Know It. Total crack up!!
30 Days of Truth: Day 23: Something you wish you...
I wish I had become how I am now a whole lot earlier in life. I guess life comes as it comes. I just wish I had grown a backbone sooner.
30 Days of Truth: Day 22: Something you wish you...
I wish I hadn’t allowed people to walk all over me as long as I did. Then, maybe there would not be as much shock at my words and expectations.
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30 Days of Truth: Day 21: (Scenario) Your best...
Go to her immediately and find out what she needs and do it.
30 Days of Truth: Day 20: Your views on drugs and...
They each have their place. However, when people shop doctors to get more narcotic meds because they are addicted, I have issues with that. There should be a system in place to prevent doctor shopping. Also, when people smuggle drugs from another country, they should be turned in by their families. These people need help. It is the same with alcohol. There may be a time when binge drinking turns...
30 Days of Truth: Day 19: What is your opinion of...
Religion and spirituality are two totally different animals. Religion means there is a dogma followed and people can recite that dogma as they interpret it. Spirituality means you live how you talk. It’s the old saying: Actions speak louder than words. Religion talks without the walk. Spirituality walks the talk.
30 Days of Truth: Day 18: Your views on gay...
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30 Days of Truth: Day 17: A book you've read that...
I got nothing!! I have read a lot of books of differing genres. As of yet, nothing has changed my mind about anything. I do enjoy reading and learning about all sorts of other things. However, they have solidified my beliefs more than they have changed anything.
30 Days of Truth: Day 16: Something or someone you...
You should all already know the answer.
30 Days of Truth: Day 15: Something or someone you...
I don’t know! I enjoy almost all of the people in my life. I could not choose just one to live without, out of my closest friends and family. I can’t live without any of them! That would be too difficult. As far as “things” go, I was totally ready to walk away from everyTHING after the tree hit our house if we were told it was unsafe. Totally prepared.
30 Days of Truth: Day 14: A hero that has let you...
Another hard one. I do not have any specifics. My parents are fantastic! My brother and his family are fantastic! My family is the bombdiggity! I do not put people on pedestals. We all get dressed the same and use the bathroom. So, I can’t really answer this one, either.
30 Days of Truth: Day 13: A band or artist that...
Pink
30 Days of Truth: Day 12: Something you never get...
I don’t know about this one. I could easily say my “housekeeping” skills, since I am seriously lacking in that department. However, I am very good at other “domestic” skills such as cooking and sewing, and I prefer to spend my time with my family rather than clean all the time. So, I can’t answer this one. Suggestions??
30 Days of Truth: Day 11: Something people seem to...
I seem to get the most compliments about listening and being honest. The crack up for me is, I am hard of hearing. Seriously, I wear hearing aids, and have for a few years. I guess I hear what is important to them and that makes them feel better. I also do not tell people what they want to hear. If they ask a question, I will honestly answer them with what I think. I would want someone to do the...
30 Days of Truth: Day 10: Someone you need to let...
Definitely the sister-in-law. I just need to let her go and drift on her merry way. Considering some of the things she has done to me, I kind of wish I did not know her. But, then, I would not be where I am today without her. I need her to leave me alone and stop her in and out drifting unless she has actually found some therapy.
30 Days of Truth: Day 9: Someone you didn't want...
I just do not know. I believe people travel in and out of our lives for various reasons. Usually they enter our lives when we need to learn something about ourselves. Then, once we have learned what is needed, they may drift out. They may not, as well. It all depends on us and how we live our lives.
30 Days of Truth: Day 8: Someone who has made your...
This one is rather tough. At one point, it was my husband. However, throughout his issues, and still continuing, I’d have to say his family. Talk about dysfunctional. No one knows how to talk to anyone. Anything that they think society may look down upon they want to sweep away, as if nothing ever happened. His sister is the worst of the lot. Though, his parents enabling her doesn’t...
30 Days of Truth: Day 7: Someone who has made your...
I would have to say that my husband has made life worth living. I have had experiences with him, that while some were extremely painful, have made me how I am today. I truly like myself, now. I do not worry about how I am perceived. If someone asks me a question, I give them an honest answer, which may not be what they want to hear. Due to these experiences, I am completely open and honest with my...
30 Days of Truth: Day 6: Something you hope you...
I hope I never have to bury either kid.
30 Days of Truth: Day 5: Something you hope to do...
I want to be a positive role model for my kids and others. I want to show my kids that you can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to come out on top AND be a better person. I want to live my life through my actions, not my words.
30 Days of Truth: Day 4: Something you have to...
I need to forgive my sister in law for having utter hatred for me and not telling me the reason behind the hate. I always want to know if I have done something to hurt someone else. It is actually a need I have so I can apologize for my behavior and attempt to change. I do not understand why people would hold onto things for years so the hatred and resentment grows into a huge grudge. Because of...
30 Days of Truth: Day 3: Something you have to...
I need to forgive myself for feeling like I have let my kids down. For years I ignored a significant problem. I was an enabler. During that time my kids were scared and learned some bad habits for dealing with frustration and anger. They also learned to blame others for their problems instead of taking responsibility for themselves. It took time, but I eventually stood up and took back my and my...
30 Days of Truth: Day 2: Something you love about...
What I really find great about myself is that I am open-minded. I do my best not to judge people. If I find that I am judging someone, I try to figure out why. I like to think I am accepting of everyone. People are fascinating, really. We all have quirks. Our quirks make us unique. They can make us extremely fun, as well. Do you only gravitate towards a specific type of person? Have you thought...
30 Days of Truth: Day 1: What I Dislike About...
The real title includes hate, not dislike. Hate is a very powerful word that is reserved for those that do not know a better way to express themselves. I know someone that hates, but that’s for another time. That being said, I dislike that I am too trusting of people, especially as it relates to “family,” and that I allow myself to get so wrapped up in issues dealing with those...
30 Days of Truth...
A friend of mine did this earlier this year. I want to do this for myself over the next month to start my New Year fresh. They pertain to what is going on now and how the past is affecting me currently. As such, things change, and I hope that some really have changed by this time next year. I promise to be truthful to myself while responding to these statements. They may be difficult to read. Some...
November 2011
4 posts
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Our house had a tree land in it during Hurricane Isabel. At first, we were upset, then about an hour later we were in “save as much as we can” mode and “oh well” mode. We had to find a place to live and move all of our stuff. Luckily, we had some great family and friends that helped with the moving. Our house is nearly empty as we wait on trusses (12, coming next week!)....
October 2011
15 posts
