{SEVEN} things about ME...1. I've been married for the last {almost} 16 years to a man that challenges me to be a better person and {LOVES} me despite my faults. We can be honest with each other, seriously dislike each other's opinions, have the occasional knock-down drag out... and at the end of the day (he HATES that saying - LOL) we STILL love each other. It's wonderful to be {WHO I AM} and he's still there.
2. I have the most amazing son - soon to be {BIG BROTHER} that has shown me the world through his eyes, {LOVES} unconditionally, has unbelievable compassion for others, and {LOVES} to make the world {SMILE & LAUGH}.
3. I am an {ARTIST}, though not professionally, it's what I'm passionate about. I {LOVE} to create things that make an emotional connection. I paint, scrapbook, take photos, sew, crochet, quilt, and whatever else I'm compelled to do to create.
4. I have an unbelievably wonderful {FAMILY}. Not only the {FAMILY} created, but the {FAMILY} I grew up with and the {FAMILY} I married into. So many people get married and don't get along with their in-laws. I'm so fortunate. How many people can go to their mother in-law & father in-law's house without their spouse to just hang out? (I'm even the one with the spare key to the house, not my husband - LOL)
5. I have great {FRIENDS}!! Having grown up an Air Force Brat, it was hard to have life long {FRIENDS}. I have a handful of {FRIENDS} from my early childhood that I keep in casual contact with (thank you Facebook). However, the best ones are the ones I've made in the last 15 years.
6. I'm now scared of flying!! How weird is that? Again having been an Air Force Brat, and even being in the Air Force myself... who would have thought that would happen. I used to {LOVE} sitting in the window seat and watching the world pass by below. I {ENJOYED} the thrill of take-off and landing. Then a few years ago when I got promoted at work I started traveling all over the country. I had {ONE} bad flight out of Denver and I haven't been the same. I'll admit that becoming a mother has made me acutely aware of my mortality and there are alot of things I used to do that I don't because I don't want to take the chance of leaving my child without his mother.
7. I'M DEBT FREE (Dave Ramsey fans can appreciate this one - LOL) Thanks to my wonderful husband (see #1) and his DRIVE & DETERMINATION. He quit his J-O-B five years ago to create his own consulting business that has given us a better lifestyle and helped get us out of debt (we still have the mortgage, but not for long).
Bloggers I {LOVE} to keep up with (in no particular order):
1. Eat. Home. Live. - This is my BFF's blog. I'm jealous of her culinary skills. I enjoy cooking when I have the time, but I require recipes for just about everything. She threw me the most amazing shower with a Mediterranean spread - Yummy!! She's a fabulous cook.
2. Blogerisms - This is Liz Hicks' blog, a design team member for Tattered Angels. I go to her blog for creative inspiration when I'm in a creative rut. I {LOVE} her eclectic style.
3. Heather's Custom Sewing - This is a recent one for me... and I {LOVE} it. Sewing seems to be a lost art for my generation and younger. I don't meet alot of people from the Gen X and younger generations that sew. I don't think most of them know how to sew on a button!!
4. What You See Is What You Get - I met Suzy at Great American Scrapbook Convention 2010 and I've been following her blog since. Again... another site I go to for inspiration and I {LOVE}to keep up with her on Facebook to see where she's off to next (Suzy - You are one BUSY girl).
5. Tim Holtz - Amazing creativity. My son {LOVES} to watch his demo videos. It's hard to keep him out of all the Tim Holtz products in my scrap studio... I had to start buying Sean his own stash. Again another site I visit when I need inspiration.
6. Unclutterer - Those near & dear to me know I don't like clutter, I like organization, and I'm a bit of a freak about it. While I'm not officially diagnosed, we often refer to me as O. C. D. I like to read this blog to get ideas or just get a fix - LOL
7. The Frugal Girl - My BFF (see #1) turned me onto this blog. My BFF and I are kindred spirits in the O.C.D. problem - LOL. Hers is more challenging, because she lives with polar opposites to her O.C.D issues. Everyone in my house is O.C.D. to some extent or has gotten accustom to mine. Anyway, since I've been on the Dave Ramsey kick, reading some of the blogs on being frugal & minimalist help keep me filled up. With the way our society is and the constant bombardment of advertising... you have to keep yourself prepared and centered so you don't get sucked into the "keeping up with Jones" mentality. Look at what our economy is facing... 'nuff said!
8. Brave Girls Club - This is one of Melody Ross' blogs and my recent addiction. Aside from the inspiration it's my latest therapy. I'm currently enrolled in her {SOUL RESTORATION} online class and it's amazing how much I'm creating and healing.
9. Tattered Angels - I don't even have to read this blog... I could just spend hours looking at the pictures. Warning their products are highly {ADDICTIVE}!
10. Dave Ramsey - This for me is just part of life. We listen to his radio show everyday during the week. Sean even asks me to turn on his show when I pick him up from school, because he knows he can catch the last hour. Sean's favorite part is Debt Free Friday when people call in to scream "I'm Debt Free!!!" Even though Sean has never liked spending his money prior to listening to Dave. It's reinforced it. Sean now thinks about the stuff he asks for or wants to buy and understands value for your money. Sean's even figured out that taking the initiative to do some chores without being asked he can come ask us for money after he's provide the service to get paid... then he asks me to take him to the bank to make a deposit.
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