Struggles
Happy Monday to you. If there is such a thing! Today’s topic is Struggles.
* waking up in the morning. Especially mornings such as this, travel days. Means getting up at 4, which is ridiculously hard for me.
* going too long without my Starbucks intake. I don’t function.
* working out on a regular basis. I try. I really do but working out usually zaps whatever energy I have, so it has to be a balance somehow.
* realizing how old I am. Girls I used to babysit are graduating college. Now how did that happen?
* losing weight. I’m not wear I’d like to be. I realize some of that is because of my health and meds but it’s a struggle when I would like to be where I use to be.
* relaxing. I can’t really relax. My mind is always on and thinking about something.
* packing. I’m getting better at it but packing for a business trip in a carry on and laptop bag is difficult. I just need one more purse to carry on but they don’t let me. 
* coming to terms with the fact that May is almost over. Where did it go? The weather still being cool hasn’t helped much.
* Starbucks changing their mug design – again! I haven’t gotten all the city ones, yet (shocking I know!) and I don’t like the new designs. Sigh. This is a huge internal struggle for me. Haha.
Those are a few things I’m struggling with. What about you?
Read MoreFive Fave Blogs
Another day, another new blog post for May. Yay! Today’s topic is give of my favorite blogs. I read so many blogs, it was kinda hard to narrow down. But here are five blogs that I read daily now.
A new to me blog, but Meghan is just so sweet. Her blog is full of gluten-free and healthy recipes, photography tutorials, and vibrant writing. If you haven’t checked out her blog, you should definitely do so.
I’ve been a fan of Ilene’s blog for years. We’ve even meet several times in person. She’s a lot of fun, loves bright colors and loves to write. I always enjoy reading her writing and seeing her outfits.
This is another blog that is full of beautiful photography and a lovely family story. I’ve followed the blog through her recent(ish) adoption and love seeing updates and glimpses of their life.
I love following Karen’s blog, she’s so creative and another great photographer. It’s been neat watching her daughter grow through the years.
A knitting blog, that has awesome patterns and I like to see some of her processes in designing and knitting.
Those are some of my favorite blogs. What are yours?
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My Fav Photo
I started yesterday’s post. Stopped because I needed to think about it. Came back to finish it today and it was gone. Sigh. It’s a topic I might revisit later.
But until then, my prompt is to share my favorite photo of myself. It was hard to narrow down (not to sound self-centered!) but I have so many photos that I love because of the people who are in them with me or the memories that are attached to them. In the end, I narrowed it down to these two with my hubs. Both at different locations on our various trips. I love traveling, especially with him.
What’s your favorite photo?
Read MoreA Moment in My Day
Day 7 (for me!). Today is suppose to be a day in the life of…. but I did that earlier here. So I’m using that day’s prompt and talking about a moment in my day. Which is:
Much of my day is spent staring at my computer, especially when I’m home. (Excuse my messy desk!) My work day is full of calls and working through stuff (yes, that’s the technical term of what I do) at my computer. Exciting, eh? I’m very thankful for this position, the company, the people and the flexibility.
Today at lunch, I took a break and so I thought I’d share another moment in my day:
With the weather FINALLY getting nice, I’m trying to take advantage of it and get some exercise and Vitamin D.
These are just a few moments in my day. What about yours?
Happy, Happy, Happy
I missed Day 5. Oops. Technically I could have written it but the topic (a public apology) didn’t impress me too much. So I just decided to go onto the next day. Day 6′s topic is 10 Things That Make You Happy. Ready?
2. My family (well, most of the time. ) and friends
3. Starbucks (Duh)
4. Pink (the color, not the artist)
5. My nieces, nephew, and goddaughters
6. Knitting pretty things and actually finishing them!
7. Peanut butter and chocolate (even more now when I can find ones that are dairy free!)
8. The beach and the ocean
9. Summer days
10. Sleeping in
What makes you happy these days?
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What Do You Miss?
Day 4! Today’s topic is “What do you miss?” and this can include people, things, a time in my life, etc.
Today I’m missing a mother on Mother’s Day and that person is my Grandma D. She’s no longer with us and I’ve been missing her a lot lately. I don’t know why – maybe it’s because I’ve picked up knitting and I wish she was here to show me how to do things. Maybe it’s because I get to watch my mom and dad as new(ish) grandparents to my nieces. Maybe because it’s just because I’m getting older and more sentimental about things.
{Grandma, Mom, Dad back in the day. Awesome short shorts, Dad!}
Whatever it is, lately she’s just been missed. I wonder if she would be proud of me in my job and in life. I wonder if she would love my husband. I wonder if she would look at my knitting and be impressed. I wonder how she would be around my nieces.
{Probably the last picture I have of her. She suffered from cancer for a few years.}
I miss her presence and coming to visit and bringing yummy food and cooking us yummy things to eat. I miss her sitting quietly observing and knitting or sewing away. I miss sitting at the table playing pinnacle with her and eating pretzels and drinking root beer. I miss the doll clothes she used to make for all my barbies (and all the dolls and clothes she used to make for me). I miss getting cards from her at all the holidays and my birthday. I miss seeing her pocket watch necklace. I miss her smile and laugh.
There are so many things I wish I could go back and do and ask. I hope she knew how much I loved her.
And since it’s Mother’s Day, it wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t tell my own Mother how much I love her and appreciate her. She’s an inspiration and great Mother. I couldn’t ask for any better. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
{College Graduation}
{Easter ’85 (?)}
{BTW – I LOVED that horse. Both my mom’s dress and mine are handmade by her.}
Who or what are you missing on this Mother’s Day?
Selling Myself in 10 Words…
So onto the challenge. Here is me in 10 words or less.
Wife. Introvert. Perfectionist. Starbucks-addict. Christian. Daughter. Sister. Friend. Student. Dreamer.
I did it. It was pretty hard! Think it described me? How would you describe yourself in 10 words or less?
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