DREAM - Dream alittle Dream

This is actually a Christmas ornament. But I have found a better use for it.
It now sits on a shelf in my scrap room. I just love the color & "shiny shiny"!!
It is perfect!! It helps me to remember to DREAM!!
Dreams are what keep you motivated. Dreams are what keep you going.
Dreams are what helps you when you are feeling down.
Dreams help you to realize the unthinkable.
Dreams can come true.
That is what it reminds me of! Remember to Dream!

Favorite Item for Christmas

This is a MUST item for me for the holidays. I made this wreath quite a few years ago and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it!!
If I am not able to put up any other decorations other than this - the holiday decorating is complete for me. LOL!!
Also, this will be my first pic for the 12 Days of Christmas mini-album I am starting. So far so good. I am proud this morning I have done some scrapping, pic taking, & its been a good morning. Now, off to get ready for the day to really start. WHy cant I just stay at home and "play" all day??!! :)

12 Days of Christmas

I have worked on a mini-album a few weeks ago and it is hard to believe that it IS ALMOST actually 12 days away from Christmas!! Where did the time go!! It feels like I was just working on this project.
My intention it to actually put this little guy to use this season!! Hopefully, no I WILL, put it to use. I have never done a Christmas themed anything before. Made a page or 2 but nothing more. I just never have many pics from Christmas or any of myself. But this is going to go in a direction that will be different. What exactly I am not sure, but keep posted to see!!
Have a Happy Holiday season!!!

Latest n Greatest

It has been a week since my last entry. Time has gone by so quickly. This week flew by.
Last night was my company's Holiday party. It was nice. I was able to go with my sweetie!
That's what made it special.
Today, I was not feeling myself...not sure why but have a couple possibilities. Nonetheless, I went to check my mail, which I do maybe 1-2times a week - bad habit! And in it were two letters from one of the Airman I hosted for Thanksgiving. The letters were both so nice, sweet, and touching. It really made my day & made me put things in perspective even more.
I have to remember to be more thankful, grateful, and not let some of the little things bother me.

Blessings

This Thanksgiving was a truly Thankful & Blessed Holiday!!!
I opened my home to 2 Airmen with Operation Homecooking as I have done for the past 6 years. It is always a very special and rewarding experience. This year though the entire holiday felt especially SPECIAL.
Each of these young men had a unique yet similar story and it was very interesting to hear about each. One from Texas and one from New York. Special guys.
Then my family...it was great to have my sister in from Tyler. Plus, my oldest nephew was able to join us! That was great! We ALL were together! I am very Thankful for it.
Lastly, but not least my new honey. My sweetie. This was our first Thanksgiving together and hopefully many more to come. It was by far one of the most special holidays for me this year and he felt the same way. It was very touching...made me feel fortunate and thankful for all I have and all the blessings that have come my way this past year.
I hope that each of you had a Truly Blessed Thanksgiving holiday!

Unknowing Inspiration!!!

For the past 2 days I've been in a FUNK!!!

I've tried to get out of it. Today was better than yesterday, but then it started to really change around.

I was making progress with things at work - always good. Then I went to weigh in and I lost 2.5 lbs!! So I am back to where I need to be & want to be. That was a NICE little bonus!!

Then I was helping an employee at work. We don't normally interact but her Supervisor was out & she needed help. We got to talking & she told me she lost 30 lbs!! ~~ WOW! Good for her!! is the first thing I told her. She asked me how I planned to maintain during the holidays. (in case you didnt know I lost 35 lbs & have been maintaining for quite a few months!!)

She was nervous about getting through it. We started to share how to approach it & then she said something to me that really surprised me....

"You're My Inspiration!"

I said "Thank You! Really?! I am?! She said yes. See you don't know how many people you inspire. I see you walk by & I think okay, I CAN do it!!"

That was the nicest think I have heard in awhile. Especially today, when I needed it the most. And it was from someone whom with I have limited, and sad to say, if any interaction with. Yet, it made a difference to both of us. A connection -- as humans we had a moment that touched us -- the human touch.

She helped me & inspired me -- inspired me to change my day around.

How inspiring!! This will be a GOOD day!!

Unknowing Inspiration.

It is around us all the time. We just have to be open to seeing & receiving it.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!! Count your Blessing!! For we are all truly blessed!!

Be Inspired!!

Make a Wish...No Make 2...3...4!!!

That was me on the last night of our Getaway. I was on the roof deck...just enjoying the stars when a shooting star whizzed by! I was astonished, since
it had been so long since I last saw one.
Then I told my girlfriend. Not much longer and than another went by!!
WOW!! This was AMAZING! To see 2 Shooting Stars in ONE night!! (this
time I did make a wish!)
Shortly, after still gazing at the stars in amazement, I was fortunate to see
yet a 3rd ....and then finally a 4th!!!
I have always loved a full moon...just to sit outside and gaze at it. Plus, I
enjoy looking at the stars & on that particularly LUCKY night....I was
blessed to see 4 shooting stars!
May all your wishes come true!

(PS...Thx L for the suggestion!)

Time for Change

After the way my day started at work on Friday...I decided its time for change.

I do not want to live an untrue life anymore. I have changed so much about myself

within the past year the one area I have avoided is my career.

What do I want to be when I grow up???!!

Isn't that the age old question? Shouldn't I know the answer to this question by now?

Am I supposed to have an answer by now, at my age??!!
I don't think so. I am ever changing, evolving. So as I change so will my quest to be

able to answer that question.

Right now I am not sure I have the EXACT answer, but I know that where I am at

now is not where I want to be. To be truly happy.

This is a work in progress ... just as I am.

Its TIME FOR CHANGE!!!

Where have you been girl????

Its been a LOONNG time since my last most. Lots going on & just never could find time or devote time to my blog.
But...I would like to get back into posting on a regular basis. So...here is my first post in almost 6 months....Me now(or at least at end of October :))

I was able to take a vacation at the end of October and was fortunate enough to be able to join a scrapbooking retreat. -- The Getaway. It was located at a beach house on the Outer Banks in North Carolina! WOW!! What a GREAT time!! I scrapped...ate....scrapped...ate...and met some wonderful ladies!! Here we all are....

FAMILY

Family has become more important to me over the past 7 years or so.
It really was evident to me how much it meant when I moved to Minnesota.
Then I just wanted to be at home. Around my Mother and sisters.
But sometimes we all have to move away to find out how much that means to us.

I love being the "favorite Aunt"!! Its the best!!
I get to rough house with my neice and nephews. Get them all wound up & turn
them lose on their parents. LOL!

My youngest sister recently moved away. I think it will start to sink in at the first holiday when she and the kids are not around. But this is a great opportunity for her. For her to grow, become more independent, and spread her wings. I wish her ALL the best & success!!

My Mother. Our rock. She is the glue. She is what holds us together. I LOVE her more than she probably realizes. Life has not been easy for her - EVER. I want her to enjoy life. Be happy -- truly happy. She deserves to start doing and living for herself. For far too many years she has done everything for her children and her grandchildren at some point. She is deserving of some "me" time and I feel that time is now. Enjoy life and all that it has for you Mom! I love you!

Our Grandmother. That is one fiesty lady! Don't get on her bad side! But then watch out because she will say something so bizarre it will knock you off your socks! She can crack you up! She LOVES the Spurs! Tony P is her "babyface"!!
She keeps young and keeps us all together too.

My "Kidos"!!

MY FIRST LOVE!!

Oscar. My first love. He has is my light during a dark day. He has brought me so much love & joy!! Oscar is my special little boy! :)

I love to hug on him, give him kisses on his ears & the top of his head.

He is my little "love bucket".

Ginger....my new love!!
She is special because she was a stray that I rescued about 2 months ago.
My little girl has had alot of change and alot to overcome. She is doing so
well and adjusting to her new home & "brother" too!

Ginger is VERY LOVING...always trying to please.
When I look into those beautiful amber eyes, how
can I not help but get a BIG SMILE on my face!

Never Say Never!!!

NEVER SAY NEVER!!!!
I NEVER would have guessed that I would have a BLOG!!
You can teach an old dog new tricks!!
This is has been an endeavor of love by my best friend to get me to start a BLOG!!
Actually, she is on the phone with me helping me to create it!
What a GREAT friend!! LOL!! :)

Actually....if I must confess this is kinda COOL!
I even let out a little squeal & giggle when I started to type!
SO as they say...
HERE WE GO FOLKS....ENJOY!!!!!!!