www.theartsymamas.com ( Read more... )

why is it that when i'm up at the crack of dawn, i always seem to have an excuse for working out?  this morning in particular it is the sneezing and runny nose factor.  and i'm still exhausted.  i'm just not so sleepy these days.  must be the hiatus from my progesterone creme which encourages sleepiness ( Read more... )

This was an assignment for my grief support group so I thought that I would post it here in honor of the anniversary of my mom's death ( Read more... )

for real... check out the mandyray fan club members.  i'm serious.  apparently i am this amazing singer/performer and no one ever told me before.
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/pictures?a=67b0de21b3259cad0544&sid=8AYuWzVw1aNmg1

I'm a little freaked out by the anniversary of my mom's death looming around the corner.  It's so surreal to me to think that it's been an entire year since I talked to her or saw her.  How is it possible ( Read more... )

look at what my friend Julie made for me.

http://www.dancesisterdance.com/myvid/index.php?v=e7fdc7a8a7ce1

Happy Birthday,
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Christmas is a hellish time of year for me. This year moreso than ever. I've decided to make a conscious effort to create my own feelings of family. I may not have any family but I have a ton of friends with whom I'd like to spend a large amount of time. Now, to just get those people to invite me... hahaha. Anyway, I'm doing Secret Santa with ( Read more... )

Hunter says, "Like that song, Mama. Again?" in response to "Whip it!". I discovered his new favorite song when showing him classic music videos on VH1 classic's "Pop Show". I've never been so proud ( Read more... )

I have SO many things that I need to work on. God is smacking me upside the head and even across the face a little bit. I am not nearly as far along in my transformation as I'd thought.