Day 6: A person you would like to trade places with for a day

Hello blog land!

I have two answers for this one today.

Fergie Photo Home

The first is Fergie.  I will admit it.  I would love to have her body and lifestyle for a day.  Especially her husband! Is that bad? He is on my list.  I have a little crush on him.  And my husband has the hots for her so I could make his dreams come true! I could be her and then hit on him.  Wouldn't he be shocked? I would love to record in a studio and have a unique voice, I would love to have long hair, I would love to be able to hop on a plane and fly anywhere at any given time and I would love to see inside her closet!

The second one is

Is this not the funniest picture of her?

My mom.  She is in heaven and I would love to see it! We are told a little about it in the bible but no one really knows for sure.  I would love to see Jesus and ask him some questions and to see my siblings as well.  I would love to let her have a day on earth to see her family.  To hug her grandchildren, meet the new one! and to just say hi.  One day would not be enough for her, but how amazing would it be if we could do that! If I could go hang with Jesus and she could be here with her family.  I wonder what she would do? Who would she see? What would she look like? Interesting thoughts.

Today I am in pain.  I pushed myself too hard yesterday and I am hurting today.  Not so much fun.  Husband was home this weekend (a nice surprise!) and I was chatting about my month with him.  I have some big goals and yet I feel like I am at a standstill as far as work and life.  I need to just be sick and focus on that but at the same time? I just want to start this year! So, I am going to read my books, I am going to organize my house and I am just going to breathe and give myself permission to be useless for the month.  I'll let you know how that goes!

The books I am talking about? I will do a whole post on them as I finish them with reviews.  I pinky swear.

Day 5: A picture of your favorite memory

Ummmmm...... seriously? This one is impossible.  I am going to tell you about my day first and then maybe one will come to me.

Today was good.  Husband and I tried out a new church today.  Am I bad to want a church with good music? The pastor was amazing, but it was a small church with a ....ummm.... bad worship team.  They were out of tune, sang some amazing songs but they were so slow and the singing was so quiet that I had a hard time even joining in.  Nuts.  I was hoping that maybe this was the one.  On to the next one! After that, we were going to go for lunch and were standing in the restaurant when we got a call from my cousin.  He was in town and wanted to know if we wanted to go for lunch with him and his amazing wife! We had a blast.  Had lunch, did some shopping, went to the dog park to let the puppies get some exercise.  It was a nice day.  They Husband and I did some laundry (ok.  he did it all) and watched some tv together.  Bed time will be soon as he leaves at 4 in the morning.  I like days like today.  It was relaxing and peaceful.

I have a few major projects that I have to work on this week.  I am devoting a few hours tomorrow and Tuesday to them and I am just praying that I have the energy to do what I need to do.  MONO GO AWAY!!!!! I am also in organization mode right now.  Maybe I will do some before and afters for you guys.  I started on the junk drawer today and tomorrow? Under my bathroom sink.  It is embarrassing.  It is my hidden mess that no one sees and I am ok with that.  Maybe this will make me do some organizing this month though.  The promise of pictures! Oh, and are there any rooms in my house you are curious about? I will post those too!

Ok.  Onto the photo project at hand.

I have a few favorite memories so I am breaking the rules.  You get a few!

My wedding day.  There are already pictures of the hubby and me on here but here are some girls and my amazing flowers! I still think they were the most amazing bouquets.

The day we got our puppy.  She is such an amazing part of our family and we love her.  Isn't she cute?

Ok Ok.  There we are :)

Day 4: A picture of yourself and a family member

This is Fay.  She is my auntie.  She is amazing and she has the same birthday as me!

(btw? I miss those glasses!)

She was really close to my mom and is kinda like my adopted mom now that mine is gone.

Love her like crazy.

Today was a nice day.  Husband and I slept in a little, lounged around in bed for awhile and then went to town and got so much done! We both had lists with at least 6 things each and somehow managed to get them all done and in a reasonable amount of time! I tried to do my hair today.  Yeah.  It was not good.  I have no skills in that area but am trying! It was one of my personal goals this year.  To learn how to look good.  How funny does that sound! So, today? I went and bought a proper nice hair straightener.  I am going to try again tomorrow.  I will let you know as I learn! Do you have any hair tips? Websites you like? That actually teach you things? I keep hearing about all these great You Tube videos but have no idea where to even look!

Update: I have managed to read at least 30 minutes of business/learning stuff every day this week.  I have also been trying new stuff with my hair and as soon as I am healthy again? Back on the diet.  I now have a deadline! I have to fit in and look good in a dress before May 13th.  Any ideas on where to find a formal/pretty dress???? I will be around the 160 mark hopefully by then.  I guess I get to go shopping!

Day 3: A picture of the cast from your favorite show

NCIS.  I love this show and many more but this one has amazing characters.  I want to keep watching the show to learn more about them.  I love that they have only scratched the surface on the personalities of them all.

Had to add this one too.  Who doesn't want bones and Booth to actually hook up and be happy? They are together now and the dynamic is quite interesting.  I watch too much tv (all on Apple TV.  We have no cable) and this is another of my favorites.

So, picture this.  A wedding.  Out doors, but quite formal.  Dresses and heels.  Young and old.  And everyone is carrying a ..... lawn chair? WTF! Seriously! This wedding of my dads is getting funnier and funnier.  They are having a simple yet formal wedding and were going to make everyone bring a lawn chair.  I laughed.  Then almost cried and then laughed again and said no.  I would not be packing a lawn chair around the wedding and it didn't fit in my car so he had to rent me a chair.  By the end of the conversation I think he had it figured out that he needed to actually rent chairs for everyone.  Can you imagine a bunch of seniors packing lawn chairs around this property in their formal wear??? Wow.  The things they are not thinking of.

Last night was hard.  I finally broke down.  I had the most awkward evening with Dad and then he asked me something and I lost it.  I proceeded in sobbing and telling him how I was feeling and cried my eyes out.  He tried to deny everything but just sat there.  I think he was sad at how much I was hurting but did not know how to deal with it.  I just wish he would have at least acknowledged my hurt.  I hate the strain on our relationship.  I know it will get better once this is all done and life can just continue but for now? It is just hard.  I went to bed right after and he was gone when I woke up.  He then phoned to see if I was up yet, turned around and drove back to my house and we went for breakfast.  It was awkward and weird, but we did it.  I think it was his way of trying to spend time with me.  The entire time was still wedding talk and shallow but at least it was time with just him and he didn't pick up his phone or text once.  He is now also planning to spend tomorrow with my sister.  I kinda told him we were all hurting so we will see where this goes.  I just hope that he heard me.  I am done.  I will not cry to him again.  I will just deal with my hurt and figure out how to deal with a new step-mom come May.  Any advice???

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

This photo will not turn.  So deal with it :)

This is M.  We have been bestest friends since we were 9.  She is amazing and I love her to bits.  I am hoping for a weekend away with her later this year.

And in bigger news? I GOT MY HAIR CUT TODAY!!!! I found a new hair dresser that I love.  I said do what you want and I won't get mad and she did! She also spent almost an extra hour teaching me how to do my hair in a few different ways.  Seriously.  Who does that!

So the before:
(forgive me.  Really rough night and I look horrible)

Horrible lighting, all dried and bangs down

After-one side, with some flat iron curling

Other side

Front.  I look so skinny!!!!!

So there you have it.  My new hair!!! I am looking forward to doing it tomorrow! It also looks better in real life.  Have a good night!

Day 1: a photo of me and five facts

1.   I am 31 years old and have been married for almost 12 years.

2.    I am happiest if I can go to sleep around 4 am and sleep till noon.

3.    When I am not feeling well or have a headache, I am quiet.  Creepy quiet.

4.   I want to own a home again so bad it hurts. ( I technically do, but it is in another town and being rented out)

5.    I am one day going to write a book about my life.  But I am not sure

I will ever publish it or show it to anyone.  Except Lisa.  I promised.

Today was rough.  As you can see from the picture above.  I have been pushing myself far too hard and now I am hurting.  My throat is hurting again and I have had a major headache all day.  Thankfully the Grandparents ditched me tonight and so I am finishing typing this, having a bath and going to bed.  Yes I realize that it is only 6 pm.  I am ok with that.  Had two really good business meetings today.  They were both amazing.  I am really excited for this next year and everything that I am going to get done.  And all that I am going to learn.  Sometimes? I just need a kick in the shorts.  I am also thinking that I am going to have to stop moving soon and just sit still and let my body heal as I am not improving that quickly.

Ooooh.  Big news! I have booked a hair appointment for tomorrow and am thinking about hacking off my hair.  It is to my shoulders right now and I am not liking it.  Problem is that Husband loves it long and pulled back.  I want it cute, and funky and a little different than it is right now.  We will see.  Maybe I will take before and after pictures and post them on here tomorrow for you guys.  Depends if if looks good I guess!

I should head to bed now.  I think I need a little sleep.

Goodnight dear world!

100 Day Photo Challenge

So, in case you have not noticed, I am insane.  I found this photo challenge that I am going to try.  Feel free to use it on your blog.  Just make sure you link back here!

Here it is in full.

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with five facts
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 04 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 08 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of someone you do the craziest things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
Day 14 - A picture of your favorite store
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of the sexiest Woman alive
Day 19 - A picture of something you love to do
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget
Day 22 - A picture of something you never leave the house without
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of someone you miss
Day 25 - A picture of you from last year
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of your favorite night
Day 28 - A picture of your favorite place in the world
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of your favorite quote
Day 31 - A picture of food you made
Day 32 - A picture of what you did today
Day 33 - A picture of somewhere you went today
Day 34 - A picture of your favorite morning
Day 35 - A picture of your hometown
Day 36 - A picture of your pet
Day 37 - A picture taken at school
Day 38 - A picture of your favorite drink
Day 39 - A picture of your favorite food
Day 40 - A picture of your friends
Day 41 - A picture of your favorite weather
Day 42 - A picture of you listening to music
Day 43 - A picture of you celebrating
Day 44 - A picture that describes your life
Day 45 - A picture of your favorite cartoon character
Day 46 - A picture that you edited
Day 47 - A picture of your favorite animal
Day 48 - A picture of you more than 10 years ago
Day 49 - A picture of you and your best friend(s)
Day 50 - A picture of yourself
Day 51 - A picture of you wearing sunglasses
Day 52 - A picture of you dressed up
Day 53 - A picture of you in a car
Day 54 - A picture of you on your last vacation
Day 55 - A picture of you with a date
Day 56 - A picture of you all bundled up
Day 57 - A picture of you in your backyard
Day 58 - A picture of your hair all done
Day 59 - A picture of you at prom
Day 60 - A picture of you at a sports game
Day 61 - A picture of you in the fall
Day 62 - A picture of you on a ride
Day 63 - A picture of luggage
Day 64 - A picture of you at work
Day 65 - A picture of you at a park
Day 66 - A picture of you in the air
Day 66 - A picture of you doing something childish
Day 67 - A picture of you falling
Day 68 - A picture of you outside
Day 69 - A picture of a crazy night out
Day 70 - A picture of someone you don't go a day without talking to
Day 71 - A picture of you with people you work with
Day 72 - A picture of you with unbelievable scenery
Day 73 - A picture of you somewhere warm
Day 74 - A picture taken professionally
Day 75 - A picture of you receiving a reward
Day 76 - A picture of you drinking something
Day 77 - A picture of you and friends making silly faces
Day 78 - A picture of you in the dark
Day 79 - A picture of you in the water
Day 80 - A picture of you and someone you love being silly
Day 81 - A picture of you with a character
Day 82 - A picture of someone you love asleep
Day 83 - A picture of you and a teammate
Day 84 - A picture of a school project
Day 85 - A picture of your favorite holiday
Day 86 - A picture of someone who helps you with school
Day 87 - A picture of someone you grew up with
Day 88 - A picture of your dream car
Day 89 - A picture of you at a hotel
Day 90 - A picture of you wearing your favorite color
Day 91 - A picture of you and your friends playing a game
Day 92 - A picture of your school
Day 93 - A picture of your favorite board game
Day 94 - A picture of you and your friends eating
Day 95 - A picture of you on a plane
Day 96 - A picture of your favorite movie
Day 97 - A picture of something you no longer have
Day 98 - A picture of you and your friends out somewhere
Day 99 - A picture that was first on your facebook
Day 100 - A picture of you smiling


So, some of these will be hard to get.  Some will actually take a lot of effort! But I am going to try.  Wish me luck! I will start later today!!!!!