Always Believe

Well, how about that for a happy thought!

Any big plans for your Sunday?

I might work on organizing my art studio. Ever since I resurfaced my desk, it seems to want me to clean up the space and make it pretty. Like the desk thinks it is special and the rest of the room is not worthy. Oh, yeah. I also bought a new dry erase board and bulletin board. Make that new MEGA sized boards. To help with my organization of blog posts and business-y stuff.

I might take my girls to see the Katie Perry movie. They have a friend over, and depending on how late she stays, we might go spend some serious girl time together. I know, you're jealous.

I might have coffee with a friend. After she gets back from church and I entertain the idea of getting off the laptop and taking a shower.

I might make dinner tonight. It's such a hard decision. You see, the truth is, I have not made dinner since I went to Palm Springs. Which was back in June. The 25th of June to be exact. Mark has made dinner. And we have eaten food at dinnertime. Such as sandwiches and cereal. And pizza and tacos (and various other unhealthy fast food items). But that does not really count as making dinner.

I might paint a wall blue. Yeah, that seems pretty unlikely.

I'll have to let you know what I end up doing today. I know, the suspense will almost kill you. But be strong. And check back tomorrow for an update. And get up and go do something with your day. And let me know what that something might be.

:)

Happy Father's Day

Great big hugs for all the dads out there! And an extra special hug for the local dad in the Bell house!

For all the big and little things you do.

Like back rubs at bedtime.
And going to the daddy/daughter dance.
Attending school functions and being that cool dad.
Showing up to cheer at all the soccer, basketball, football, and baseball games.
And stepping up to coach that one soccer game.
Being there to comfort (and clean up) when the kids urp (throw up).
And being goofy and making us all laugh.
Going to work when you don't feel like it.
Agreeing to all the family getaways (like Disneyland for the millionth time).
And making dinner when Mom is at work (even if it is just cereal night).
Helping with homework.
Endless amounts of patience (most of the time).
Impromptu trips to Claire's with the girls.
And a million "drive me to the gym".
And even the "dad, I need to talk to you".
Painting little toenails and fingernails.
Brown bag lunches at the school.
A laugh, smile, touch, and/or hug whenever needed.

We love you and appreciate all that you do for this family!!

Be Afraid

Be very afraid. There is a new teenage boy out driving on the open roads.

Alec got his driver's permit today. Passed the written test. And we all know what that means.

7 months from now, December 14th, he will be eligible to take the driving test and earn an AZ driver's license.

Congratulation big guy! We love you!

Becoming

source: the pink elephant

Yep. Every day.

I have spent the entire day in a chair surfing the web. Finding new blogs. Checking out Pinterest. Learning to play Draw Something with the new sis (Kristi). Eating Mexican food. Talking to my gay Boston husbands (Freddy and Warren).


This is the life of someone recovering from knee surgery.

Guess who gets to take her ankle to thigh bandage off tomorrow? Yep. That's me, And that means I get to shower without a trash bag taped around my entire left leg! Think i might need to go to bed so Sunday can come quickly!!

Happy

Happy Memorial Day. Happy Birthday Maru (see below). Happy Relaxing Day. Happy Work Day.

However you spend your day, hope it is a Happy One. And please take a moment to honor the men and women and their families who sacrifice for our country, to make sure that we have the opportunity to have our happy days!

I'm not normally into pet videos, but I saw this one on Dispatch from LA and I thought it was over the top adorable and had to share. Let me know if you enjoy.


Happy Birthday Maru 4

 

Do What You Love

Started reading The $100 Startup, by Chris Guillebeau, today. I was hooked after the first few sentences.

"Imagine a life where all your time is spent on the things you want to do." ok

"Imagine giving your greatest attention to a project you create yourself, instead of working as a cog in a machine that exists to make other people rich."  Sounds great

"Imagine handing a letter to your boss that reads, "Dear Boss, I'm writing to let you know that your services are no longer required. Thanks for everything, but I'll be doing things my own way now." Hell yes!

So I finished the first 20 pages. Will let you know what I think when I'm finished. But at this point, the book sounds like the answer to how I'm feeling right now about my life!

Friday Wrap

Happy Friday everyone!

For most people this means the weekend. For me, not so much. You see, I work weekends. Have most of my life. It just seems to work best for the family. So I can be home other days when Mark is at work. But lately.....I have been having serious issues being away from everyone. Wishing it was my weekend to be home and enjoy my life. Oh well. It's something I'm working on.

In addition to working weekends, I work most Fridays also. So, I decided that every Friday I would do a simple wrap-up of the week's activities. Some little things to share with those who stop by every once in a while to catch up. And just to show how truly clever I am, I'm going to call it the Friday Wrap. But I'm open to suggestions on alternate titles. Here goes this week's wrap:

Looked up from the table and saw the light streaming into the kitchen. Thought it would be a cool photo.

Common sight around the house these days. These 2 taking a nap together after playing hard. Chasing the cats and barking at them. Playing tug of war.  Chewing raw hides. Chewing paper. Chewing shoes. Oh, and the new one, chewing a hole in the drywall. Seriously, why???

But they are sort of cute when they sleep. Trick us into thinking they are harmless! Ha. I'm onto you!

Finally, meet my new laptop. Mark was getting tired of me using his all the time. And I didn't want to load my photos onto his laptop. So, we broke down and bought me one. I am in love.

I think I need to name her. I have this weird thing about naming inanimate objects, like my pursNot all of them. I'm not that weird. Just some of them. So any ideas for laptop names? I think she is a girl. Leave a comment with any suggestions.

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That's it for today. Have a fabulous weekend!


Update:  It turns out I'm not the only one out there with this idea. Click on the button below to link up your Insta-Friday.

You are right where you are supposed to be

Saw this quote on another blog (Dispatch from LA). I think everyone falls prey to this one. It's too easy to compare yourself to others. Other artists, co-workers, other students, just Others in general. Don't let this happen to you. Enjoy whatever it is you do. Find joy in your life. And don't compare what you do, to what others do. You are right where you are supposed to be!

Right Now

Right now I am....

watching...Game of Thrones (season 2)
drinking...Venti iced coffee with 5 pumps of white mocha and 2 % milk (Starbucks)
wearing...Micky Mouse tee shirt (from Downtown Disney over Spring Break), favorite jeans, old pink flip flops
eating..Raspberry swirl pound cake (Starbucks)
listening...Peter Gabriel-In Your Eyes (Starbucks)
avoiding...Going to the grocery store
wishing...My husband was with me, rather than working overtime
feeling...Drained
missing...My friends Freddy and Warren
thankful...To have the day off to rest
craving...Chicken tacos from Someburros (going there for dinner tonight)
wondering...Why no one comments on my blog
needing...Some relaxing time in my pj's
thinking...About what to do for our 20th wedding anniversary
dreaming...That we could go to Paris for our anniversary
loving...That I pushed past my fears and started this blog

So what are you doing/thinking/feeling right now? Leave me a comment...please.