1. What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?
Buy a house
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and did you make more for this year?
No, I didn't keep them...and I didn't really make any for this year.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Yes....3 people in fact...My grandmother, my best friend, and a neighbor that I've known my *entire* life.
5. What countries did you visit?
None...I stayed firmly planted in Southern Middle Tennessee.
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
Contentment
7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
February 26 - the day I lost my grandmother, March 1 - the day of my grandmother's funeral and I looked up and saw Jenny & her husband Sean standing in the back. They had driven 4 hours to be here for me and I will NEVER forget that, August 12 - the day I lost Jenny, & September 11 - the day Mr. Robinson passed away.
8. What was your biggest achievement for the year?
Learning the ins and outs of settling an estate & buying a house.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I'm not really sure.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No
11. What was the best thing you bought?
The house
12. Where did most of your money go?
The house, bills, food...you know the usual
13. What did you get really excited about?
I can't really remember being really excited about anything last year....that's kinda sad.
14. What song will always remind you of 2011?
I'll have to get back you on that one.
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
-Happier or sadder?
I actually think I'm about the same even though some circumstances are different
-Thinner or fatter?
About the same
-Richer or poorer?
About the same.
16. What do you wish you'd done more of?
saved money
17. What do you wish you'd done less of?
procrastinate
18. How did you spend Christmas?
With family :)
19. What was your favorite TV program?
Pan Am
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
I don't remember reading anything last year...I'm sure I did, but I just don't remember.
21. What was your favorite music of the year?
Adele - hands down
22. What was your favorite film of the year?
Breaking Dawn
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was...um...er....35. I don't remember doing anything on my birthday.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Less stress
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
Frumpy
26. What kept you sane?
Music. Music is a cure all.
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
Tell people that you love every chance you get that you love them.
One day you will only get to whisper it in the wind.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Here we are again...
It's 2012...well, it's been 2012 for 7 days. I've had good intentions about writing a blog everyday. The words just haven't flowed like I thought they would. I've got plenty of stuff floating around in this brain of mine - so why can't I just write and get it all out? Yeah, I don't know either. So to start this year's blogging madness I will write 12 little things about me.
1. When I fry something in hot oil, I get goosebumps. When it starts to pop and crack, I get them. Crazy, huh?
2. I always run cold water on a hot pan when I put it in the sink.
3. I honestly believe my mind is 90% song lyrics.
4. I love Mexican food...I could eat it 7 days a week.
5. I ask 'what-if" way too much.
6. I have an uncanny knack of remembering names. I have pretended that I don't remember a name just so I don't look like a stalker.
7. I have very little faith in myself.
8. I have been honored to have a few friends that I could honestly called my best friends.
9. I remember when MTV played music videos....and I remember seeing the very first video on MTV.
10. I think I want to go to Bonnaroo this year.
11. I love taking pictures....I just prefer not to be in them.
12. I hope to blog more this year...and tell you about some special people that have been in my life.
I guess that's it for now...
~Shel
1. When I fry something in hot oil, I get goosebumps. When it starts to pop and crack, I get them. Crazy, huh?
2. I always run cold water on a hot pan when I put it in the sink.
3. I honestly believe my mind is 90% song lyrics.
4. I love Mexican food...I could eat it 7 days a week.
5. I ask 'what-if" way too much.
6. I have an uncanny knack of remembering names. I have pretended that I don't remember a name just so I don't look like a stalker.
7. I have very little faith in myself.
8. I have been honored to have a few friends that I could honestly called my best friends.
9. I remember when MTV played music videos....and I remember seeing the very first video on MTV.
10. I think I want to go to Bonnaroo this year.
11. I love taking pictures....I just prefer not to be in them.
12. I hope to blog more this year...and tell you about some special people that have been in my life.
I guess that's it for now...
~Shel
Sunday, October 30, 2011
3 years ago....
Thursday, October 30, 2008
4:45 p.m.
Baptist Hospital, Nashville, TN
~taken within the first few minutes after her birth~
Our precious baby girl, Leah Abigail, was born.
She was the spitting image of her Daddy.
She now looks more like me.
Our lives were forever changed from the moment we knew she was on the way.
She is so very smart and amazes me at how much she knows and how much she understands. I never in a million years thought that I could love one little person so very much. It's a very true statement that once you become a parent your heart walks outside of your body. I had no idea. Leah is in her 2nd year of preschool and she is the oldest. We're struggling with potty training, but we will get there. At a dr's appointment a few weeks ago, she was 40 1/2 inches tall and 41 lbs. She is in a 4T or 5T size clothing. She loves music (Fat Bottomed Girls by Queen is a favorite of hers...she calls it the "take me home song").
She loves Barney, Princesses, Dora, playing Dr., and animals.
She tells me and her Daddy often "You are the best mommy ever" or "you are the best daddy ever".
It's great to hear especially when you feel like you suck at parenting.
My Bug,
My Bug,
Mommy & Daddy love you so very much. You are the apple of our eye and it's so
hard to remember life before you. I cannot believe that 3 years have passed already. October 30, 2008 was the best day of my life and I love you with my whole heart. You are so smart and you amaze me everyday. I am so proud to be your Mommy!!!! I love you! Happy 3rd Birthday!
Love, Mommy
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Haven't done one of these in a while....
A: Age: 29....give or take ;)
B :Bed Size: Queen
C: Chore that you hate: Putting away laundry, washing dishes, and cleaning the bathroom
D: Dogs: Technically, our dog is my mom's. Her name is Saylor, and I believe she's a beagle mix.
E: Essential item to start your day: Sun Drop
F: Favorite Color: I like all colors....if you look at my closet the main colors are black, blue, and pink.
G: Gold or Silver: Depends on the piece
H: Height: 5'9"
I: Instruments you play: None...I am not musically inclined at all
J: Job Title: Mommy, Wife, Accounts Payable & Receivable clerk (home- LOL), Admin. Assistant
K: Kids: Emily Catherine (miscarriage @ 6 wks 10-17-05) & Leah Abigail (10-30-08)
L: Live: Tennessee
M: Mother's Name: Pam
N: Nicknames: Shel, Bella
O: Overnight hospital stays: Leah's birth was (knock wood) the only one
P: Pet Peeves: One letter text answers!!! "K"
Q: Quote from a movie: I didn't think you'd be opposed to a little grand theft auto.
R: Righty or Lefty: Righty
S: Siblings: Brother Casey & Sister Cristy
T: Truth or Dare: Depends on who's playing
U: Ultimate Vacation: Israel, Ireland, England, Italy, France
V: Vegetable you hate: Hominy
W: What makes you run late: not wanting to get out of bed
X: X-rays you've had: ankle
Y: Yummy food you make: Caramel pie
Z: Zoo Animal: Zebra or Giraffe
B :Bed Size: Queen
C: Chore that you hate: Putting away laundry, washing dishes, and cleaning the bathroom
D: Dogs: Technically, our dog is my mom's. Her name is Saylor, and I believe she's a beagle mix.
E: Essential item to start your day: Sun Drop
F: Favorite Color: I like all colors....if you look at my closet the main colors are black, blue, and pink.
G: Gold or Silver: Depends on the piece
H: Height: 5'9"
I: Instruments you play: None...I am not musically inclined at all
J: Job Title: Mommy, Wife, Accounts Payable & Receivable clerk (home- LOL), Admin. Assistant
K: Kids: Emily Catherine (miscarriage @ 6 wks 10-17-05) & Leah Abigail (10-30-08)
L: Live: Tennessee
M: Mother's Name: Pam
N: Nicknames: Shel, Bella
O: Overnight hospital stays: Leah's birth was (knock wood) the only one
P: Pet Peeves: One letter text answers!!! "K"
Q: Quote from a movie: I didn't think you'd be opposed to a little grand theft auto.
R: Righty or Lefty: Righty
S: Siblings: Brother Casey & Sister Cristy
T: Truth or Dare: Depends on who's playing
U: Ultimate Vacation: Israel, Ireland, England, Italy, France
V: Vegetable you hate: Hominy
W: What makes you run late: not wanting to get out of bed
X: X-rays you've had: ankle
Y: Yummy food you make: Caramel pie
Z: Zoo Animal: Zebra or Giraffe
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Late night madness
I'm so awake. It's almost midnight and I'm sitting here watching Storage Wars. My mind is going in a million different directions. We are within 30 days of having Ma's estate closed. It's so bittersweet. I've said all along I just want this finished, but you know, having it being close to closing is tough. You know, I cried in the parking lot of the bank after I closed her checking account. That checking account had been opened longer than I have been alive.
We no longer have her phone number...actually, got rid of it last fall, but I haven't had the heart to dial it to see if someone answers. I'm scared to. Yes, I realize it's just a number. It's not a big deal to most people, but when you've associated that number with someone for your whole life, it's not that easy to let go.
I have a hard time letting go of things. People, pictures, lots of things. Not a lot of people understand that. I'm thankful for the ones that do understand that...makes me not feel so crazy.
We no longer have her phone number...actually, got rid of it last fall, but I haven't had the heart to dial it to see if someone answers. I'm scared to. Yes, I realize it's just a number. It's not a big deal to most people, but when you've associated that number with someone for your whole life, it's not that easy to let go.
I have a hard time letting go of things. People, pictures, lots of things. Not a lot of people understand that. I'm thankful for the ones that do understand that...makes me not feel so crazy.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Friday Randomness
Since I am a random kind of girl - here's 10 things in the randomness that is me!
1. I will drive down the road listening to Def Leppard. Yes, it is the Vault album. Yes, it is louder than it should be sometimes.
2. I recently realized that several of the guys I dated/had crushes on now drive Dodge Ram trucks. Only 1 drove a Dodge truck while we dated. Very strange.
3. If I'm watching TV, 95% of the time it is on Food Network.
4. I hate seafood. I mean H-A-T-E seafood. It always makes me think of high school biology. Blech!
5. I'm not really sure I have a favorite food anymore. I 'like' stuff but nothing really stands out as my favorite.
6. I'm a night owl....and NOT a morning person!
7. I am usually late anywhere I go.
8. I really think I want Waffle House for breakfast tomorrow. I know that I will have to work my booty off tomorrow if we do go LOL
9. I watch the majority of my shows on Hulu....
10. You can do it! is my new mantra.
So there are 10 random little things about me...they are kinda boring but oh well :) Share your own! I'd love to read them! Happy Weekend!
~Shel
1. I will drive down the road listening to Def Leppard. Yes, it is the Vault album. Yes, it is louder than it should be sometimes.
2. I recently realized that several of the guys I dated/had crushes on now drive Dodge Ram trucks. Only 1 drove a Dodge truck while we dated. Very strange.
3. If I'm watching TV, 95% of the time it is on Food Network.
4. I hate seafood. I mean H-A-T-E seafood. It always makes me think of high school biology. Blech!
5. I'm not really sure I have a favorite food anymore. I 'like' stuff but nothing really stands out as my favorite.
6. I'm a night owl....and NOT a morning person!
7. I am usually late anywhere I go.
8. I really think I want Waffle House for breakfast tomorrow. I know that I will have to work my booty off tomorrow if we do go LOL
9. I watch the majority of my shows on Hulu....
10. You can do it! is my new mantra.
So there are 10 random little things about me...they are kinda boring but oh well :) Share your own! I'd love to read them! Happy Weekend!
~Shel
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Lost my train of tho...Ooohh!! A kitty!
I got so excited about posting about Zumba (FUN FUN FUN!!!) that I forgot to tell y'all about my weigh-in yesterday....Yesterday's 1.2 for a total of 12 lbs in 36 days. I am excited. I'm excited that I've actually stuck with something longer than a day.
Now, back to Zumba because there is much more to share than what I did. There were maybe 15 people there. I'm not really sure. I kinda focused on not tripping over my own feet. A lot of the moves that we did I have had experience with because I've taken a few aerobic classes. It's pretty easy, and there isn't any pressure to get all the steps. You do what you can. If you can't keep up - big deal - just keep moving. I totally recommend it. It's so fun and a great workout. If you wanna come - just leave me a comment and I'll tell you where I Zumba!
~Shelly
Now, back to Zumba because there is much more to share than what I did. There were maybe 15 people there. I'm not really sure. I kinda focused on not tripping over my own feet. A lot of the moves that we did I have had experience with because I've taken a few aerobic classes. It's pretty easy, and there isn't any pressure to get all the steps. You do what you can. If you can't keep up - big deal - just keep moving. I totally recommend it. It's so fun and a great workout. If you wanna come - just leave me a comment and I'll tell you where I Zumba!
~Shelly
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