Self Support.

Is it weird that I have been holding my own hand lately?? I will unknowingly cup one hand in the other as if I am embracing my own phalanges.

(That sounded so dirty!)

Maybe its my own little way of comforting myself. - Its not the normal hand clasp when uncomfortable- or the nervous uncomfortable grip. Its a sincere embrace.

ha.

I cannot believe I am writing about it. But it has just stricken me as odd, especially because I am completley oblivious to it until I look down and notice it. It has been ridiculously stressful in my life right now, and I do understand that I am not the only one going thru it. So let me give you advice.

Hold your own hand.
Apparently, its comforting.

:)

Money??? No...

So I know that the economy has said to be pretty crappy lately. Well I am feeling it.

It is a pretty awful feeling when you don't even know if you will be able to pay rent. I mean, how

gut-wrenchingly stressful. I had a roommate. But that person turned out to be

A big super duper huge thumbs down. Ahhhh well. Life goes on I guess.

So what happens when you can't pay your rent. Do I resort to a cardboard box?

(If anyone has a large one, that would be a great back up plan)

SO on top of no money, and stress I have the plague. - Yeah this great chest cold is sticking around. Sometimes I think "Why me?" then I have to remind myself of all the things I have in life, and this money thing... well... money comes and goes. Health dwindles, but I can be grateful I am alive, that I have an incredible family , great friends and a roof over my head (for now).

Wish me luck. (Or a second job)

Bad Hair Day.

Have you ever had one of these??

(This picture was taken the day before my sister's wedding. The sponge roller disaster.)

I can definitely say I have them all the time.



It happens only on certain mornings and I almost know immediately the night before when it will happen.

It goes a little somethin like this.

Wake up.
Shower.
Brush teeth.
Make up!! (A definite priority)
-If I'm feeling a little lazy, just concealer, mascara and some cherry chapstick :)
Then I look at the clock... Where did all my time go??

So the hair is always my last step. Why is this? I mean, I can do my makeup at work... Even brush my teeth in the ladies restroom... But am I really going to haul my blow dryer and straightener and all my hair products to my desk job? Notta chance.

So it gets thrown in a wavy wet bun. Or blow-dryed into a crisp wad of fresh highlights.
Oh, and for some added spice, ill throw a flower clip in it. (makes it look like I meant to have my hair this way, or distracts people from the fact that I look like a street bum/ transient that stole someones pencil skirt and blouse)

Ahhh Bad hair days. What would women do without you?? I guess we wouldn't appreciate those really gooooood hair days now would we?

Now take a hike.

Joders!!!

Meet Jody.
Who has ever complained about being the "middle child"?
Not I. I love being the middle one. I have an incredible older sister... (Featured today) and a little sister just the same.

Jody is my Older Sis. I know I could count on her for anything, rain or shine.
She has had my back for as long as I have had one :)
I love her to death, and would do anything for her.

Names she goes by: Do Do (Pronounced Doe Doe)

Joders

Jodes

Liverlippedmonkey

MokeyMokey

(The last two are names my dad makes up)

Top Ten Things to know about Jody:

1. She is one of the most responsible people, you will ever meet.

2. Her salsa kicks rear.

3.Her and lil sis, find interesting ways to deflate air beds.

4. Don't buy her dolphin stuff. She has enough.

5.She is the only person I know who spent an ungodly amount of money on a bed.

6. She doesn't have to wear make up. And she still looks damn good.

7. She's a Darren Fan

8.She is a Sharks Fan

9. I can't wait for her to have babies.
(Wait, is that something about her? OR me?)

10. I'm her favorite.

Don't ever complain about being in the middle. Its the best place to be. I promise.

Meet Poppa.

This man is my "Chief Big Face" And I consider him my hero.

He is strong, confident and caring and loves all his girls very much.

He is a dedicated husband, loving father and incredible grandfather.

Top ten things you wanna know about Poppa.

1. He can fix anything, I mean ANYTHING

2. He is a Vietnam Veteran

3.He can dance. On moving busses... And will break out a dance move just to make you smile.

4. He can carry one heck of a tune!

5. He can tell you just what a "barking frog" sounds like.
6. He is the most in shape senior you have ever met!

7. He makes beer, jerky,olives and anything else that can marinate in his garage.

8.He goes to bed at night dreaming about his 66 Corvette

9. He gave me his eyes.

10. Im his favorite (Id like to think so at least)

Im so incredibly proud to call this man my Dad.

I don't know if my parents know how much I love and appreciate them.

Maybe I should tell them more often.

Meet Mommy.

This is my "Mona". She is an incredibly amazing person.
Here are the top 10 things Id like to share about my Mother.

1.She is Super Fantastic.

2. She hates her middle name.

3. Her favorite candy? Chocolate Covered Cherries
4. Everyone wants her to adopt them.

5. Ask her to say "Sandwich". - Its cute.
6. She prefers the smell of gardenias.

7. She has to talk to her girls everyday.

8. I learned all of my creativity from her.

9. She hates pictures of herself.
10. I am her favorite ;)

I mean... What can you say about a Mom?? I am so utterly grateful to have such an incredible person to lean on... call in tears, and go to for the most honest advice there is.

She still thinks everything I do is beautiful. If I smeared mud on a newspaper... She would hang it on the fridge with pride. I am so very proud to call this beautiful woman "Mom".

And her middle name is Elaine. Shhhh.

I think it's beautiful.

But don't tell her I told...

I'll introduce Daddy Tomorow.

They're growing.

My hips that is.

Lord please have mercy on my hips. They didn't want me to do it.
It isn't their fault!! Don't take it out on them.

But that donut was delicious.