Day Five:

Your Day

Gosh, I am realizing how bad I am about this. Woooops.

Well.

My typical day goes a little something like this..

Wake up around 645-7ish depending on if I'm showering in the morning.

Get ready.

Be at work by 8.

School day starts at 812.

My job is kind of awesome honestly.

For the most part I get to sit here on my computer and do whatever it is my little heart desires.

I write kids passes to the library.

5 per period. "no more than that" says the mean librarian. boo her.

My students are actually really good & stay quiet.

Minus when they are talking to me...which many of them do.

Obvs.

Bc I am awesomeee.

But when they are not quiet and/or working on something/sleeping...

I write them up.

And they get a detention.

Bummer for them.

Study hall is for homework and studying right??

HA.

Anyways, I sit here from 8-2:54. and then I am doneeee.

Pretty sweet right?

It's a little different story when it's cheer season.

which is actually the entire year minus spring time.

but we'll save that fun for another time.

Soooo.

After work I either go straight home and take a big fat nap bc I've obviously had a really long, hard day.

orrrr.

I meet up with a cute boy & we go on adventures.

or dates.

or whatever.

Which usually takes me to shower & bedtime before I start all over again.

Guys, I just realized how totally lame my days sound.

But honestly, right now, that's how I like it.

Usually I am so busy with work & cheerleading & trying to find time to work at the law office in between I barely have time to breathe.

So this is nice.

God Bless Spring Time!

Day Four:

Short Term Goals For This Month & Why.

Clearly, I'm on top of my shiz today.

Two posts in 20 minutes.

Winning.

Short term goals for April:

Find a nanny job for the summer.

Why? Bc school ends first week in June and the babes I've nannied for the past 8 or 9 summers don't need me anymore. whaaaaat. seriously. i'm slightly in a panic;stressed out state over this.

ATTENTION(yes you): If you live anywhere near the cincinnati,southeast indiana, northern kentucky area and need someone super awesome to care for your kids this summer or know anyone that does...puhhhhlease tellllll meeeee:) I do super fun things like take them to the pool/waterpark, library, zoo, museum, park, whatev! We do not sit at home & watch tv!

Okay, i'm done.

but no joke...let me know! Even if you don't live in these areas....let me know! I will move!

kidding. kind of...

Stop being a fatty.

also known as....WORK OUT.

Why? Bc I haaaate that I haven't been.

Oh and I need to.

Gonna try super hard to at the very least walk a mile everyday.

Or join my mom at jazzercise.

Or run, HA.

Or take alot of naps...

whichever.

Stop being a baby about selling Patti.

Why? Bc gas is  $3.80!! and going up everyday!

Seriously.

Dear beautiful black or white jetta, whereee areee youuu??

More importantly... Dear person who wants to buy an SUV when gas costs almost $4/gallon, CALLLL MEEEE! kloveyou.

Start going to church every sunday.

Why? Bc I have no good reason not to.

And I want to.

Day Three:

What I Ate Today.

::yes, i know. and yes there may be 2ish days between each one of these. whatevvv.

It is only 9:41 AM.

But I figure I better do this now before another day passes by.

...Plus I've already eaten :

A choc chip muffin.

A cup of mandarin oranges.

Good post right?

Wait there is more!

Here's what I've drank: (is that a word?)

Water.

Peach & mandarin green tea.

How absolutely exciting right?

Yipeeeee.

kloveyoubye.



Day Two:

I know. I've already been slacking with the 30 days but it's fine right? Moving along with day2.

Parents.

Bob & Sandy. They are amazingggg.

Dad grew up in a family of 10. Yup that's dad.mom.sister.sister.brother.bob(or bobby as they all still call him. presh).brother.sister.brother.brother.

Holy smokes, i know.

aaaaand they lived in a house with 4 bedrooms and 1 yes ONE bathroom! whaaaat. kidding me? Can you imagine?

Anyways, dad met mom while they were both working at KFC. smexy right? Strangely enough my moms sister actually wanted to date my dad..like had a huge crush on him. woooops...bob liked sandy.

They married young, dad at 21 mom at 19.

Dad was in the air force and they were stationed in New Mexico when my sister was 3. PS..mom had sister aprox 9 months after wedding. bah.

My brother was born out there. On the day the space craft thing(anyone know what I'm talking about??) landed in the desert..idk it was in 1982...before me...

Ok got off subject.

So dad went to school after air force at Embry Riddle in Florida..they moved back to Cincinnati and dad landed an awesome job at GE where he has now worked for almost 30 years.

Mom grew up in a family of 8. that's dad.mom.brother.brother.sister(whowasinlovewithmydad).sandy-mymama!.sister.sister.

Mom grew up a little less chaotic than dad. It was more Leave it To Beaver style.

Mom was lucky enough to stay at home with us. She rocked at it. Made us a hot breakfast every.single.morning.

Like still makes my youngest brother bear hot breakfast and he is 17 years old.

She started working part time at our private elementary school when my youngest brother was in maybe 2nd or 3rd grade. She was there for 5?ish years.

She now works as a legal secretary for a local attorney and really really enjoys it.

My parents both rock. Really they do. They've gone through some hard hard times and I am sure it hasn't been easy raising 5 kids. The fact that they are still madly in love makes me so happy. Our family is definitely blessed.

I hope & pray that someday I will still be married to the love of my life after 33 years and be as happy as they are.

Props to you, mom & dad!

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Day One:

  Introduce Yourself

I don't think I have ever really formally introduced my self on my blog sooo:

Hello :) My name is Carla middle name Jo

Most people call me Carla but many people call me Carla Jo and special people, like my daddy & close friends, just call me Jo.

I am the middle child in a family of 7.

Thats.. my dad, mom, sister(31), brother(29), me(23), brother(20), brother(17)
I am not perfect. In any way. I struggle with alot of things. But I'm learning.

I have one niece. She is my world. I ADORE her.

Kids are my thing, love love love them.

Call me crazy but I literally CAN.NOT. wait to have babies & be a mommy & a wifey.

I am in love with:
english bulldogs.
smell of clean laundry.
learning new things.
starbucks.
music.
babies.
traveling.
heart to hearts.

I believe...in God.
I believe...in love.
I believe...in myself.
I believe...in others.
I believe...in holding hands.
I believe...in family.
I believe...in loyalty.
I believe...in dancing your pants off.
I believe...there is some good in everyone.
I believe...there is some good in everyday.
I believe...in burning candles on regular days.
I believe...in being in love.
I believe...in kissing.
I believe...in giving thanks.
I believe...in doing what makes you happy.
I believe...in overusing I love you.
I believe...in never going to bed angry.
I believe...in marriage.
I believe...in prayer.
I believe...in faith.
I believe...in miracles.
I believe..you have the choice everyday to decide to keep loving, to choose happiness, to be positive, and to make the most of things. No matter what.
And this is how I choose to live my life.

Thirty Days.

Going to start this new thirty day challenge. Fresh start after spring break. (which I will write about soon!)

 

Day 1 - Introduce yourself

Day 2 - Your parents

Day 3 - What you ate today

Day 4 - Short term goals for this month and why

Day 5 - Your day

Day 6 - Someone you want to switch lives with for a day and why

Day 7 - A moment

Day 8 - Your beliefs

Day 9 - What you wore today

Day 10 - What's in your bag

Day 11 - This week

Day 12 - A picture of you now and of you last year and how you have changed

Day 13 - Your dreams

Day 14 - Your favorite birthday

Day 15 - Your favorite memory

Day 16 - Something you regret

Day 17 - Another moment

Day 18 - Something that upsets you

Day 19 - Something that makes you feel better

Day 20 - Something that makes you cry

Day 21 - A first

Day 22 - Your fears

Day 23 - Your favorite place

Day 24 - Something that you miss

Day 25 - Your aspirations

Day 26 - 15 facts about yourself

Day 27 - Favorite vacation memory

Day 28 - My projects

Day 29 - Where you see yourself in 10 years

Day 30 - One last moment

7 hours.

I have 7 hours left of work before I am off for 11 days!! Thaaaank God. My mind has been everywhere & things haven't been the best. I've tried to blog a million times this week...I just couldn't come up with anything. Wanted to write something today though since I prob won't be back to the blog world for at least a week and a half. So here's some random things going through my mind.......

• does forgiveness mean forgetting as well? sometimes i feel like it should.
• i try to distract myself on my computer while they play morning announcements on the tv bc of all these clips about bullying...if i watch & pay close attention i will cry. i can.not.stand.bullying.
• why do kids have to listen to their ipods SO loud? like I currently hear eminem...."slim shady hotter than a set of twin babies in a mercedes benz with the windows up when the temp goes up to the mid 80's" Really???
• I wish I was enjoying some kegs & eggs this morning for st.pattys. green of course.
• Is it bad that I kind of wish I only had a one way flight to LA?
• I'm dying for some cranberry juice.
• Do I bring a swim suit with me or no? I think I will bc I feel like I should since Im going on vaca to the ocean. On the other hand should I be trying to squeeze my ass into one?
• Why is the temp in LA the same as it is here?
• Check luggage or just carry on?
• I don't like flying longer than 2 hours, is that fine? My flight is almost 5.
• Oh I forgot, I got a tat. That was my big news. Heart on my heart. Love for self.
• I haven't straightened my hair in probably 2 months.
• All my green shirts are not school appropriate, woops.
• Obvs was going to bypass wearing a green shirt but then spotted a green hoodie on my floor, picked it up and decided it would be better to rock that than deal with kids trying to be funny and annoy and pinch me all day.
• I'm only into the drinking green beer part of st.pattys day. That's fine, right?
• How do people watch the video's of the tsunami and earthquake and not feel like their hear is breaking in half. seriously it's one of the saddest thing's i've seen.
• I slept for 14 hours last wednesday night, like went to bed at 430pm. best.day.ever.
• slumber party with K tonight. Idk how i'm going to make it 8 days without seeing her :(
• My sister, my boy, me & K are going to the CIRCUS on friday night! Effing love the circus.
• My favoritest cousin ever turned 21 yesterday & just moved back. Hello, happy hour.
• Some days I'm cool with selling Patti, some days i'm not.
• Reminds me..last st.pattys day danielle & I decided it was Patti-my pathfinders birthday, obvs. So in honor of her we drove her all over america to an irish pub (like an hour and a half away). It rocked. Plus we had a good reason. Oh my.
• This is clearly the longest, most random post ever.
• Oh yesterday I woke up with the stupidest thing ever invented.. A UTI!! Rawr, I hate you urinary tract!
• Shocking I know..but I fell asleep at 730 last night. Hadn't eaten all day. Made a pizza hoagie at 1am. fml.
• Is it always best to follow your heart? As opposed to your head?

K that's all, if you actually read this whole thing..i like you.

Now go have like 12 beers, green beers that is.

Happy Thirsty Thursdayyy!!

Life is yours

From an email my mom sent me today:

Sleep as much as you can ....

　

Read books that you enjoy...

　

Play with simple things...

　

Do whatever you want --

Whenever you want...

　

Look for affection when you need it...

　

Get serious once in a while...

　

Forget about diets...

Show some affection...

Get angry once in a while....

Change your looks...

Above all, be happy.

Regardless of what

Your challenges may be...

Have a great life!

May your troubles be less,

Your blessings more,

And may nothing but happiness

Come through your door.

Happy Hump Day!

So Thankful.

For:

love. good movies. warm weather. a family. hope. birthdays. jesus. strangers who become friends. crisp mornings. sunshine. sweatshirts. text messages. old friends. beating hearts. connections. inspirations. trust in god. funny people. health. bad days which make you grateful for the good. a warm comfortable bed. stories. babies. feel good feelings. rainy days. heart to hearts. jobs. kisses. love for others. sacrifice. prayer. things/ppl/places that make you think deeper than you normally would. unanswered prayers. self realization. miracles. kindess. smiles.

...knowing that without god none of this would be possible.

Funny how when I'm feeling the most down god is right there showing me every good thing that I have. giving me the courage to keep going and the hope and faith that everything is okay. no matter what. bc I have him on my side. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou!

One of my fav songs I remember from church when I was little. Love:)

On Eagles Wings

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord, "My Refuge,
My Rock in Whom I trust."

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
And famine will bring you no fear;
Under His Wings your refuge,
His faithfulness your shield.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
You need not fear the terror of the night,
Nor the arrow that flies by day,
Though thousands fall about you,
Near you it shall not come.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
For to His angels He's given a command,
To guard you in all of your ways,
Upon their hands they will bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

Remember when your bad days come, when things are not going well, when you want to give up.....don't.

Better days will come, things will be good.

Be thankful.

Don't give up.

There is much more good to be had.

What I'm Playing Thursday.

I can't get the super cute button that goes with this but it's whatev :)

Been listening to lots of christian music lately. love me some klove!

Praise You in This Storm-Casting Crowns

Phil Wickham-Safe



Sanctus Real-Forgiven

I would tell you to link up and whatnot but I've yet to figure all that out. So you could always just do a ghetto version, like me :)

Kbye! Happy Thursday!!

Randooooo's

• I'm pretty positive something is wrong with me..I am never not tired. Like to the point where I could completely pass out at any given time of any given day. It's bad.
• I seriously don't understand how it is so freaking cold in my classroom every single day. I have to dress for 30 degree weather even if it's 70 outside. stupid.
• I also do not understand high school boys. seriously. I DON'T GET IT. Most of them are so immature it makes me want to stab myself in the eye with a pencil. Just sayin'.
• Cheer is over for the year...God bless America! I will finally have time to live..and sleep...and do laundry...and freaking shower. ha. I love it but basketball season gets to be ALOT. games at least 4 nights a week including fridays and saturdays and practice twice a week. YAY for getting my life back!! Till tryouts in May anyways when we start all over again :)
• Big news people....I Have Stopped Drinking Mt Dew. what. I know. But seriously it needed to happen...I need to lose some pounds.
• I've been sticking to only pretzel sticks and water while at work. I use to have at least 2 cans of mt dew and random snacks, candy from the vending machines, ya know.. but seriously vom..I miss being a size 2. But I'm going to shoot for a 4 and see how that goes :)
• Over the weekend my younger, yes younger, brother told us him and his gf are ENGAGED! WHAAAAT. I am so so happy for them but kinda makes me sad. I want to get married damnit. I was getting used to hearing about a new engagement every other freaking day but MY LITTLE BROTHER!? ugh. He's only 20!
• I am so pumped spring is coming. It's such a refreshing time. lovelovelove.
• I leave in 17 days for LA!! wahoooo!
• Sooo I might be selling Patti(my nissan pathfinder) or trading her in. Gas is just getting to be too expensive. and Patti goes through it way too fast. I haven't decided for sure. I know it's lame but I'm really attached to my car ha.
• I have decided one thing though. I am more stuck up than I thought. I can't get myself to even think about driving a CAR let alone a CAR that EVERYONE has. Examples) Ford anything...Toyota anything...Honda Civic/Accord...Chevy anything..etc. I can't do it people. I have been looking at VW Jettas and Passats and some Audis. They are way cooler and not so typical. I HATE typical.
• I can see and feel God working in my life every single day. I love that. It keeps me going.
• I know last week I said I had big news coming so as soon as I tell my cousin I will put it on here. She reads this and I can't let her find out via my blog.
• Two boys in my class are telling me about the chiropractor right now. I've known I've needed to go but oh em gee...I wish I was there right now. Sounds uhhhmazing.
• I hate taking the time to make phone calls and appointments. As of right now I need to make: a dentist appt, a hair appt, and a gyno appt. yipeeee. These are all critical though as I will be losing my dental insurance when the school year is over..I think. Need to check on that....but that requires a phone call. Ha i suck. umm my hair needs a trim and some layers STAT. possibly color. aaaaand I totally have hoo ha issues and found out right before I lost my health insurance 2 years ago and have yet to go back. wooooops. Hoping and praying everything is okay.
• Oh and I changed the look of my blog. OBV. Like??

Have Faith.

It Will All Work Out

**From a daily email I recieve from crosswalk.com**

  Ephesians 1:11 is a powerful verse with a vital lesson,

In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will.

 Over the 30 years of my Christian life, I have come to have great confidence in God's ability to work things out.  No matter what is going on or how obscured my understanding of a situation is, I believe God is always working things according to His great sovereign plan.

It is as if there is this giant tapestry that God is weaving, and my life is a part of it.  I sometimes get caught up with the temporal things and the stuff that is happening, but God reminds me, "Hey, nothing is taking Me by surprise.  I'm weaving all of these things into this great pattern.  Your mistakes, the stuff that happens to you, it is all going to turn out alright!"

Has it ever occurred to you that nothing occurs to God?  The thing you are embroiled in right now did not take God by surprise.  He did not look at your situation and say, "Oh no!  I didn't figure on that!  Gabriel, do you have any suggestions?  What are we going to do?"

I know that sometimes in my microscopic view of things I have said, "Lord, such and such has got to happen."  And God has replied, "Well, you don't have the big picture."  Then, as time went on, God pulled the camera back, and I got the wide view, and I realized God was up to something very cool—totally apart from what I thought "had to happen."

 Whatever your situation, you can rest assured that God has plans to work things out.  God is working all things after the counsel of His own will.  So relax!  Even if your present circumstances have totally taken you by surprise, God saw it coming and made provision far ahead of time.

Love this. Just what I need to hear. It was perfect. Happens alot. hmmm:)

Thanks God!

smiles.

Random pictures that make me smile:)

1.My babies. AKA-the freshmen my first year coaching.
2.High school friends <3
3.Friends that become family; my beautiful friend and her daughter. I miss them so very much.
4.This is an inside thing.. I can never stop laughing when I see this.
5.Summer!! Beers at the softball park!
6.Vegasssss. VIP. Rooftop at Pure. nuff said:) 

Also, I have big news: coming soooooon :)

wooopsie.

I know, it's Monday.

"My Favorite Things This Last Week"

1. Free Chipotle !
2. Kendall time.
3. My sister.
4. Buckle jeans!
5. boy.
this one will be longer. kgreat.
6. My cousin getting out of the hospital AND moving home! wahoo!
7. Tattoos! explain later.
8. Taco Bell's new cheesy beefy burritos. omgah.
9. My run I took after work on Friday when there was not a cloud in the sky and it was 60! even though I can barely walk now.
10. Senior night picture boards. freaking presh.

PS!

Totally almost forgot. My "Favorite Things Today" posts will be changing to "My Favorite Things This Week" and I will probably be doing these on Sundays now.
Feels better.

Anyways, It is finally FRIDAY and I couldn't be more glad. aaaaand I don't even have a game tonight! whaaat.

I'm going to tan after work. then beat on the street is I'm going on a date with a cute boy, weeee!
He is the sweeetest, ever.

Tomorrow is senior night. Hello, tears! Senior night for football is sad, yes, but you know you still have all of basketball season with these girls.

This. is. it.

I will miss each one of them so very much. I feel like they are all my little sisters and i get so sad thinking about them growing up and going off to college... freaking crazy.

I am sleepy today, imagine that!
My niece stayed with us last night and slept in my bed bc hello I am her favorite. duh.
but the crazy girl is even crazy in her sleep. kicking me. turning sideways/forcing me off the bed. talking in her sleep.
Not to mention I don't sleep soundly when she is there anyways. I guess I worry. I don't know why, she is 3.
When she was a baby I would not sleep at all if I was with her.

SIDS scares me to death.
I always had my hand on her chest so I could feel her breathing.
I can only imagine the kind of crazy mother I will be someday.

Which reminds me. On Wednesday, A friend of mines 4 year old cousin was accidentally shot in the abdomen and was killed : ( He and his twin brother had found one of their dad's guns in the basement (He is a sheriff) and were playing with it. They aren't sure exactly who fired the gun.
Please say a prayer for their family. I cannot imagine what they are all going through.

On a lighter note...
I leave for LA in 28 days.
Wahooo!!
I've been researching the best places to spot celebs, ha!
My sister in laws sister has been there visiting the past 2 weeks and they went to The Chelsea Lately show. Have I ever mentioned how much I freaking love Chelsea Handler, she is insane.
Anyways, J Biebs was the guest the night they went! whaaat!!
I have bieber fever, I will admit it.
Yes I'm 23. It's fine. He is presh and I heart his songs.
They thought it was lame that he was the guest, whatevs!
I probably would have peed my pants.

I am determined to see someone awesome.
Anyone will do, really.
Bah! Can't wait.

Okay I will stop boring you now. byee!

HAPPY FRIIIIIDAYYY! : )

Hiiii, I'm bored.

Waaay bored..stalking reading blogs; saw this on another blog. so..here ya go. if you care :)
1. Where is your cell phone:
sitting right here on my desk, next to my loooovely flowers that smell so freaking good and make me want to run around outside :) Thanks moooom!
2. Your hair:
currently-long, down, dark, and straight. been thinking about dying it lighter again; I have spring fever and in the spring and summer it's usually light. Also, I am getting lots of layers put in; soon!
3. Your mother:rocks. I strive to be just like her some day.
4. Your father:
is the most unselfish, caring man I've ever known.
5. Your favorite food:um. chicken i guess. I feel like almost everything I eat has chicken in it. but i am always down for some steak mmmm. oh and candy duh.
6. Your dream from last night:
I don't remember it! hate that.
7. Your favorite drink:
I'm not very good at picking ONE favorite anything. sooo. water. mcds sweet tea.  starbucks carmel fraps. mtdew. smoothies. oh and cranberry juice. looooove.
8. Your dream/goal:
Get married, have babies (like 4 at least bc im crazy like that), and be able to stay home to take care of all of them. Possibly even homeschool. whaaat.
9. What room are you in:
Room 142, the study hall room! weee.
10. What is your hobby:
hmm. I never have the time but I love making homemade things/gifts for people/hair bows/etc, taking pictures, and I guess I can add blogging to my list; bah! Oh and reading im the biggest book nerd everrrr.
11. What is your fear:
Losing someone close to me, tragically.
Not being able to have kids.
12. Where were you last night:
Tanning bed-mmmm. Bdubs with the wifey. Then to sleeeeep.
13. Something you are not:A runner.
14. Muffins:
banana nut!! & choc. chip!!
15. Wish list items:
Tattoos! I finally decided what I want and I can't wait to get them. Also, there are lots of shoes I want right now duh OH and a new bag!
16. Where did you grow up:
Same place I am now. In fact I work at the high school I attended. Like it here but would love to move away sometime. I just feel there are too many people and places in the world to explore to stay in one place forever.
17. Last thing you did:Told kids they were being ridiculous. bah.
18. What are you wearing:
tan & brown sweater, brown tights, and brown FLIP FLOPS! It's 68 today! whaaaat. love it.
19. Your TV:
is big and flat.
20. Your pets:
family puppy; bubba lou. he's not really a puppy. at all. he's huge-like looks like a polar bear. But i call all dogs puppies. okgreat.
21. Your friends:
are crazy and wonderful.
22. Your life:
was given to me by God. & is currently a crazy, beautiful, mess.
23. Your mood:
So sleepy. But happy bc it is warm and sunny :)
24. Missing someone:
Yes, my best friend.
25. Vehicle: Patti; her is a white 2003 nissan pathfinder.
26. Something you’re not wearing:
a necklace.
27. Your favorite store:
Target or Forever 21.
28. Your favorite color:
pinkish, or teal, or yellow, or purple. sometimes green. Told you I can't pick favorites.
29. When’s the last time you laughed:
Multiple times today at crazy kids.
30. When’s the last time you cried:
Last week.
31. Your best friend:
is beautiful.
32. One place you go over and over:
The high schoooooool! alllll day errrrday. between cheer & work I feel like I live here.
33. One person who emails me regularly:
co-workers, mom. I don't really email outside of work.
34. Favorite place to eat:
This is tough. I'm gonna say olive garden.
35. Where do you want to be in 6 years:
Married with a baby or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 haha maybe in 10 years :)

Okay the bell is fiiiiinally about to ring !!

Happy Thursday :)

byeeeee!

when the dog bites..

I have been feeling so lazy and blahhh lately.
I hate that.

I think I am too busy trying to fit too many things into each day.
3 jobs.
boy.
sleep.
laundry.
family.
friends.
I hate that I feel this way, I mean I don't even have a family of my own yet or kids to take care of and I bet when that season gets here I will wish for the time I have now back but seriously...It's a mess.
I think it has alot to do with not being focused on any one thing.....
I don't like that.

My jobs aren't things I have ever wanted to do, besides coaching.
I am very grateful for all of them though and I don't like being negative or complaining.
It's just all starting to weigh down on me.
I'm not where I would like to be at this point in my life and that is frustrating.
I know it will all come in good time & I trust that God has a bigger and better plan than I do.
& Thats how I get through my days.
But seriously..when will I get to where I want to be? Everyone around me is either getting married or having babies or buying there first house.
And even though I am so so happy for them...it's kind of depressing.

Oh well.
Gods got me; I will just keep giving it all to him.

Thanks for listening reading.

HAPPY HUMP DAY! :)

Guilty Pleasures.

-sleeping in.
-taking long hot showers. i mean loooong. and hotttttt. (um woops kinda sounds dirty)
-buying too many shoes.
-wearing sweatpants.
-doing nothing.
-stalking blogs.
-being nosy.
-hearing the latest jucy gossip.
-buying things I don't need every time I go to target or walmart or meijer or...anywhere.
-fast food. ugh.
-MOUNTAIN DEW.
-taking naps.
-reality tv, any and all. It's so stupid but I get so sucked in..like cry and shit.
-cookies. esp otis spunkmeyers. he's the man.
-tequila sunrises.
-staying up late.
-not saying no.
-chipotle.
-driving my SUV all over the world like it gets good gas mileage. BAH!
-dancing. all. night. long.
-rap music.
-butterfingers.
-babies.even strangers.. is that ok? like I'll be in public somewhere and someones baby will be crying & I always say "I think that baby wants me to hold him/her" HAHA. and I would so help the mom/dad/whoever out and do it. but I'm sure they would not think that was normal. whatevs. I <3 babies. I mean I would give him/her back!
-lifetime movies. you know you agree.
-celebrity mags.
-buying clothes, just because somethings "so freaking cute"
-driving around and looking at peoples houses. is that weird? example: when I used to work at daycare me and the girl I worked with would write down kids addresses and go see what their house looked like. Not because we were judgemental. Just curious. I don't know why. It has never changed what I thought or how I felt about a person. I guess I'm just nosy. or weird. whichever.

**Swears on my hairs I'm not a creeper! haha.

What are some of your guilty pleasures??

TGIF :)

Dear Friday,

You rock.

love, me


My Favorite Things Today

1.ITS FRIDAY!!
2.It's Sunny!
3.It's getting warmer!
4.Chucks!
5.Bebe jeans!

oh and one extra.....
my email this morning from crosswalk.com that said:

Over the last few devotionals, we have been talking about trials and how we should respond.  Today I have a simple but important word for you directly from God's Word: 

Don't worry.

:)


Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

You're Beautiful.

I was going to write about something great today.
Something amazing.
Something wonderful.
Something very close to my heart.
Something I really really want to write about.

But.

I'm too tired.
I don't have the energy needed to make it what it should be.
What it deserves.
And that would not be fair.

So I will leave you with  song lyrics that I love, love, love & my favorite things from today.

"Beautiful"

The days will come when you don't have the strength
When all you hear is you're not worth anything
Wondering if you ever could be loved
And if they truly saw your heart they'd see too much

You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You are made so much more than all of this
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You are treasured, you are sacred, you are His
You're beautiful

And praying that you have the heart to find
Cause you are more than what is hurting you tonight
For all the lies you've held inside so long
And they are nothing in the shadow of the cross

You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You are made so much more than all of this
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You are treasured, you are sacred, you are His
You're beautiful

Before you ever took a breath
Long before the world began
Of all the wonders He possessed
There was one more precious
Of all the earth and skies above
You're the one He madly loves
Enough to death

You're beautiful
You're beautiful
In His eyes

You're beautiful
You were meant for so much more than all of this
You're beautiful
You are treasured, you are sacred, you are His
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You're meant for so much more than all of this
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You are treasured, you are sacred, you are His

-MercyMe


My Favorite Things Today

1. The power of words.
2. The friendship & kindness from someone God has recently brought into my life.
3. Uggs.
4. Sunshine. That blinded me this morning was beautiful.
5. Hope.

The Golden Rule.

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

This is one of my favorite sayings.
Think about this for ahwile.
Seriously, how many times a day do you do something/say something/think something etc to or about another person that you would not like done to you, thought about you or said about you??
I am guilty of this.
We all are.
When I think about this I can't help but think of how much better of a place the world would be if we all made a conscious effort to live by this rule.
Why not instead of saying or even thinking what we instinctively would say or think about something or someone in a negative way...turn it around and look for something positive about the person or situation.
The more you do this, the easier it will become.
It will eventually become natural; your way of life.
& How beautiful would that be?
I know it may be hard sometimes but I believe there is good in everyone & everything.
Somewhere, some how, some way there is good.
& I bet there would be alot more good if everyone looked for it.
You may be the kind of person who feels better about themselves by tearing other people down.
The act of destroying another's spirit, soul, and/or being will eventually also destroy your own spirit, soul, and/or being.
I've done it.
I'm sure at some point, we all have.
But I promise you if you do the exact opposite you will start seeing how much better you feel about yourself & your life.
Building other people up not only betters their lives but also your own.
& Who doesn't want that??

The Bible teaches us to "Love your neighbor as yourself".
The Bible also provides us with the definition of love:
"Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends; as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away." (1 Corinthians 13:4-10)

::Therefore we shall first learn to love ourselves, the way God intended. 
::Then love each other, the same way.

"As we do unto others, God will do unto us"

"Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back." (Luke 6:36-38)

All these things remind me of the heart of a child.
If we could all become more childlike..::loving, forgiving, compassionate, caring...
Think of how the world could be!!

Do yourself & the world a favor; Starting today, make a conscious effort to be kind. Remember everyone is fighting some kind of battle & could use an extra dose of love & kindness.

& remember to be grateful to those people who do these things for you.

My Favorite Things Today.

1. The text I woke up to this morning telling me how much I am loved.
2. Sunlight on iced trees. hello diamonds!
3. My wonderful family.
4. Mountain Dew.
5. Warm, cozy sweaters.

Faces.

Not good quality, taken on my phone. My freaking adorable niece and myself.

Susan. "The other cheer coach" Love this lady. She rocks.

Danielle. My partner in crime. My best friend. My wifey. not really, obv. But we have always referred to each other as that. I have never laughed more with anyone. I would have missed out on so much if it weren't for this girl. Together, we make living fun.

Me, being awesome. Danielle & I used to always find the most random people in the bar and dance with them so they too could feel awesome :) Which clearly is what this man is.

Cheeeeeer!

One of my babies from working at the daycare. I miss him the mostest. My little shoob.


That's it for now. I will start adding photos with my posts as soon as I find my camera cord! :)

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!

50 Randoms Things About Me.

1. I have 1 older sister, 1 older brother, and 2 younger brothers which makes me ....the middle child.
2. I have been to Las Vegas with high rollers...uhhhhmazing.
3. I drive a Nissan Pathfinder who I named, Patti. She rocks.
4. I have 18 cousins on one side and 19 on the other.
5. I love, love, love babies & little kids. They are my most favorite thing.
6. I had braces for 6 entire years. From 6th grade to senior year and I didn't even have crooked teeth, just a slight overbite.
7. I attended college for 1 year where I lived on campus with a friend from high school. Since then I have transferred schools twice...once to a community college and then to online.
8. I have gone to school for 3 different things. elementary education, early childhood education, & dental assisting.
9. I received certificates in early childhood & dental assisting.
10. I have never worked as a dental assistant.
11. Going to church every sunday refuels me,deepens my faith,and brings me closer to God
12. I have had 3 serious boyfriends since I was 16.
13. Although healthy, I have terrible joints & often feel as if I am living in a 90 yr old body.
14. There is a 14 yr difference between my sister & youngest brother,
15. I lied. I also do the billing for an attorney which doesn't have much to do with kids except that I also nanny for him in the summer.
16. I have an addiction to Mcd's sweet tea.
17. I know I shouldn't do it but I am in love with the tanning bed.
18. I want a large family, God willing. I would love to have 4 or 5 kids.
19. I have truthfully never had a desire to become anything except a mommy.
20. I believe in retail therapy....to a point.
21. I should start going to church again every sunday.
22. I am terrible at math.
23. I love coaching cheerleading especially during competition season.
24. I always wanted to be married at this point in my life...guess God had different plans.
25. I worry about people way too much.
26. I went to private school for 9 years then switched to public for high school.
27. I am in love with stores/restaurants that are open 24/7.
28. My parents have been married for 33 years.
29. I am a dog person & can't wait until I can have my own.
30. My older brother is my only sibling married & lives in Los Angeles working on movies, music videos, video games etc.
31. I drive a mini bus for cheerleading & I'm probably the hottest mini bus driver there ever was.
32. The year I turned 21 & the year after were the craziest years of my life. INSANE.
33. I really want to take photography classes & have my very own badass camera.
34. I am obsessed with shoes. like really obsessed.
35. I love love love to dance.
36. I once wrote up 14 students in one day.
37. I sometimes wish I was head coach so I could do some things differently.
38. I seriously daydream about being a SAHM and taking care of my hubs & babies.
39. I really do not think it's possible to have too many pair of jeans.
40. One of my biggest faults is that I care too much.
41. My dad calls me by my middle name. Always has.
42. Although I despise white milk I am in love with chocolate milk.
43. I have been totally & completely screwed over by someone I cared about.
44. I still don't have a smart phone.
45. I potty trained myself at 18 months old. Go me.
46. I am in love with snow days.
47. I am also in love with sweat pants. deeply.
48. Due to circumstances stemming from #43 I still live with my parents.
49. My right shoulder pops out of place every single time I move it.
50. I really want a tattoo but have yet to find something I want printed on my body for the rest of my life.