Take your time reading this… September 10, 2012

I’ve been SO busy!!  So busy that I haven’t blogged in a little while.  I have been cleaning, cooking, remodeling, working out, reading, running, and a whole lot more.  Good thing I haven’t committed to blogging EVERY DAY!  I understand that there are many people who can blog everyday religiously (those are the ones I love reading, by the way) with enough content to keep you happy until the next one.  However, I am NOT one of them.  Maybe one day I’ll get there, but for now, I’m happy blogging when I really feel inspired to.  Which leads me to my inspiration…

MY HUSBAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was sitting, thinking about how long it’s been since the last time I’ve blogged.  I started thinking about all of the things I’ve been doing and it made me realize that I haven’t blogged because of my husband!  Now, before you assume that I’m going to “bash” my husband for occupying all of my time, or being so selfish and demanding that I haven’t had the time to blog, hear me out…

My husband is my BEST FRIEND…  He has been so supportive of me and my happiness.  He accepts me for who I am, no matter how different or similar we are, he allows me to be ME.  He listens and understands that I have my own desires in life he knows that they will not always be identical to his.  He has pushed me to find out what drives me in life and what makes me happy and has given me the time and space to pursue them!  So, is it my husband’s fault that I haven’t been blogging? YES.  Is that a bad thing? HELL no!  It is because of him, that I can wake up each morning with a renewed passion to go after my dreams.  It is because of him that I have the opportunity to not only blog about my life but to also LIVE my life.  It is because of him that I have been so busy pursuing my dreams, enjoying my hobbies, and loving life that I haven’t been able to take the time to sit and type it out on my blog!

I have NO intentions of ending or deleting my blog, but I can see that the frequency in which I give my time to it will be greatly adjusted.  And that’s okay.  I can have my cake and eat it too!

To my hubby:  I love you with all of my heart.  To have a partner in life that is supportive and understanding, trustworthy and dependable and who desires the best in life for me is something that I wouldn’t trade in for the WORLD!  Knowing that I will have someone by my side to laugh with, talk with, debate with, smile with, travel with, express myself with, listen with, raise a family with, relax with, make love with, cook with, clean with, eat with, discover with, cry with and hurt with is all anyone really needs.  You have shown me what LOVE really is.  Love is not just a feeling but an act.  It is not always pretty, and is tested from time to time.  But to know that we’re still together and are both committed to being the partner to each other that we both need is what means so much.

So, I say, thanks babe for keeping me off of Word Press.  Thank you for pushing me to go after my dreams.  Thank you for supporting all that I do.  Thank you for accepting me and allowing me to discover who I am.  Thank you for being YOU.

With all my heart, I love you.

It’s been a minute! August 24, 2012

Man, I’ve been blog-lazy this past week.  And there’s been so much to blog about too!  Oh well, life goes on…

Soooo.. let me re-cap:

Number ONE: I’m now BACK on Facebook.. Yes, I know that I was a believer of all things non-social, and taking a break really did help!  However, in that break I realized that it wasn’t FACEBOOK, TWITTER, TUMBLR, or any of the other networks.. It was ME..  I learned that everything can be enjoyed within REASON!! The internet, TV, apps, reading, exercising, eating, talking, working, WHATEVER it is, there should be a LIMIT.  The limit is not there to stop me from enjoying life, it is there to PROTECT me.  I learned to put protective boundaries around the people I love and the things I love to do.

I was reminded of how much I love to find and cook new recipes, how much I love to take care of my family and my house, and a handful of other things.  I have a new outlook.  I was so ready to just give up on it all, but I realized that I love communicating and sharing with others and that things just needed to be put in their “place.”

Number Two:  I decided to try and cook a homemade chicken pot pie!!!! YAY me!!!  I really wanted to take pics of the whole process and share them on here, but hopefully I can get some the next time around.  I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, frozen peas and carrots, and russet potatoes.  My first go at it was a #HUGEFAIL but I pointed out my mistakes and quickly recovered.  The second time around, I ACED it!  It was SO good too..

I’ve really more BUSY and less LAZY than what I gave off.  The kiddos started school, I edited TWO books for my hubby, and I’ve been working hard on my music.  I WILL, however, try to be more consistent with this blogging “thing,” it really does help my focus, my temper, and reminds me that after all of my feelings have been poured out, I can get to what’s IMPORTANT.  So, thank God for Facebook, WordPress, and everything that has a place in my life.  I’m learning how to prioritize and it feels GREAT!!!

Live life and shyne!! ❤

Just another weak day.. August 16, 2012

I know what you’re thinking, “Hey lady, you have a ‘typo’ in your title!”  Whoa there partner, it was intentional.  Yes, it’s another weekday, but for me, it’s also another WEAK day.

Have you ever woke up in the morning, feeling like you could just get back in the bed and wake up when you’re in a better mood?  Well, that was me today.  I woke up and I immediately saw all of the house chores I’ve been ignoring.  I’ve been doing some reading and editing for an upcoming book and I’ve put most of my energy, time and attention in it.  Needless to say, I’ve slacked on housework a bit.  Not only that, I really haven’t gotten out of the house much at all.  I went to the grocery store a few times in the last couple of weeks, but nothing major.  So on top of cabin fever, I woke up feeling annoyed and defeated.

However, I was not willing to let this feeling control my day.  I thought, “I HAVE to blog this morning.  For me, blogging has presented the opportunity to release my feelings and emotions without really caring about who reads my posts or what they think about them.  Nobody knows who I am, so even though some may criticize, I know that they are only sharing an opinion of me, not the truth.  Anyway, I just wanted to share my feelings and move past them.  I don’t want to feel this way, and it’s really up to me if I remain this way.  I have been too blessed to have a “pity party.”  Is it okay to feel this way? YES!  Will I always wake up in the “perfect” mood? NO!  What’s important to me is that I don’t STAY in this mood.  Thinking of all the things that I love and appreciate in my life gets me out of it quicky and that’s what I intend to do.

Life is too short and too valuable to stay stuck in a “pit” all day.  I am going to push myself to reach my goals and be HAPPY about it.  Life is good.  I’m breathing, so what’s there to complain about?  I’m going to take the time to enjoy my day, not mope in it.  The sun is shining bright and I love it!  Great day, here I come!

Live life and shyne! ❤

Say it again!!! August 14, 2012

I ran across this quote on twitter: “Sometimes you just gotta accept that some people can only be in your heart, not in your life.” – Evelyn Lozada

This quote pretty much sums up the last 2 years of my life!  I have fought, chased, begged, cried, and said ‘goodbye’ to some people who at some point meant something to me in my life.  Although with good intentions, I wanted to keep them in my life for fear of losing them forever.  Fortunately, I have realized that keeping people who have no purpose or place in my life only hurt my feelings as well as my relationship with them.  I expected too much from them, when all the time, they weren’t capable of filling the holes of my heart.

Have you ever wanted something so bad but knew it would never be any good for you?  Well, I am here to tell you: LET GO!!! Keeping someone or even something in your life that isn’t purposeful only hurts you even more.  Let go and embrace new things, new people!  You don’t have to stop loving them, or even erase them from your memory.  What you do have to do is MOVE ON…

Don’t sell yourself short.  Don’t diminish your worth.  Know that who you are, deserves whatever it is that you want.  Live life happy and free, and the right people and things will come along.  Don’t be afraid to live!

I’m back! March 17, 2011

So, I have started two new blogs and am back on this one to get started again!  Blogging is something I’m definitely not used to, but it is a great release.  I’m hoping that I will take advantage of it and allow it to give me a more stress-free life. 

Well, hope to talk to you soon, and ALWAYS shine! 🙂

I’ll Always Love You… May 13, 2010

You said one last word, and I hid them close to my heart..You gave one last kiss, that will warm my heart for all eternity..

You showed one last smile, and the spark from your touch will charge my soul forever..

No words will ever be able to express how much I love you.. Through it all your love for me was unconditional and

unmistaken.. Today, a piece of my heart has been removed, never to be mended again.. And yet, I can still smile when I

picture your face.. I can still laugh when I remember your voice.. I can live on, sharing the stories of who you were and

what you meant to me.. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.. I love you, Grandma..

Love, your “love bug” 05/12/2010

My Promise… May 11, 2010

Wow! I can’t believe how refreshing this blog feels already!! I haven’t even gotten started yet!! LOL..

Well, today.. I vow to give my WHOLE self in each post.. I will be as honest and transparent as humanly possible.. You may not be able to relate, you may not like what I post, and some of the content may come as a surprise, but I can promise ONE THING… it’s ME…

I will not apologize for who I am, but with each day, I will try to be a better person… All the while, not forgetting that life is to be ENJOYED, and filled with LOVE and PASSION!!

Thanks so much for reading… SHYNE!!! 🙂

One step at a time… May 11, 2010

Hello World!!! I am starting my FIRST blog!! YAYA!!! My hope is that I can share my true, honest feelings, as well as what I learn from them to help others that may be experiencing the same things…  So, let me know what you think… See ya soon!!  🙂