December Confessional Block

Sorry I'm a little late on this one. I guess just a few days...so maybe I'm not THAT sorry :) Ok, so my December thoughts/confessions...

~ I have secretly always wondered if a person who wears fun undergarments (aka over the shoulder bolder holders since I am limited to that one article) felt differently than those who just wore boring undergarments. Let's just say I've decided to try out my theory. Result? I'm feeling SASSY!

~ I really hate stereotypes. I try not to stereotype and I really hate it when others do it. However, I've totally been called Betty Crocker this month and jokes have been made regarding the cooking and the holidays, etc. I'm beginning to think that the Betty Crocker stereotype might not be a bad one. What's so bad about someone who takes pleasure in cooking for others? Especially when its delectable meals and treats? Hello! Lets think about that one for a second!!!!!!!

~ Though I've been super busy socializing. I honestly don't think I could ever love anything more than spending time with my kidlets. They say the funniest, sweetest, cutest things. Really, no one has captured my heart the way my nieces and nephews have. Even though December has not been good to me, they certainly have! Love my kids!!!

~ When you think of what you treasure, what comes to mind? So many things come to mind, but I'm gonna throw a random one out there. Laughter. I really treasure laughter. It makes tense situations easier. It makes fun things funnier. It makes everything happier. I really love to laugh. So thanks for all of you who have made me laugh. :)

Alrighty, that's enough of my thoughts/confessionals for December. Peace Out!

November Confessional Block

Just some things/thoughts that have recently gone through this wee lil head o mine...

~ Although I'm not a huge fan of public attention, it certainly feels great to be the beneficiary of plain old attention. It's nice when someone thinks about you and acts on that thought :)

~ I feel bad for those people who have to stand out in the cold, holding signs Advertising items or their place of business. But secretly, I have the urge to chuck a blanket at them as I drive by. But then I figure...that kinda defeats the whole purpose of the kindness thing. (No I haven't ever actually chucked anything at anyone). Don't worry, its just a fleeting urge.

~ I absolutely positutely LOVE the beach. I know that sounds so lame. Sure it's fun to get an olivey tan. But that's not why I love it. I simply love the atmosphere. I love the breeze that always accompanies the beach. I love the smell of the salt water and the sound of the waves crashing. I love to watch families playing with one another. It's a place that relaxes me more than any other place. I just love the beach. Wish I was there now.

~ I cannot stand not going the speed limit. That's what they are there for, right? All people should go the speed limit at the very least in my opinion. When people go under the speed limit it drives me nuts. I know this is a silly pet peeve, but there it is. And if you are looking for an address, I think that should be amongst the purposes of the emergency flashing lights in our cars. "Hey, the person in front of me just put on their flashing lights and are driving slowly, lets pass them so we aren't causing a traffic jam, etc etc". What's wrong with this concept?

~ I am not a huge winter fan. I know, strange when I live in Utah. One thing I do like about Winter is Hot Chocolate. I'm no longer able to have chocolate. So I've been dreading the cold even more than usual. But I've recently discovered something better than hot chocolate. I'm in love with STEAMERS!!!! Even now I'm craving one. It's like having a party in my mouth. I think I can actually face winter knowing many Steamers are in my future. :)

~ One word... Hallmark. As we speak, I am catching up on my hallmark movies. I really like these cheesy shows around the holidays. I know, I know. Sometimes I need a little cheese in my life. :)

October Confessional Block

To say that this post is MY idea would be..false. To say that this post 'title' is My idea would be..true. I altered the title a bit. Yay. So that's ok, right? Anyway, my friend was talking about how she has friends who have days of confession. I thought that was hilarious. So I thought I'd give it a whirl.

~ I hate commercials and yet, work for a marketing company.

~ I talk right out loud to other cars as I'm driving. I secretly think the other drivers must know what I'm saying if I voice out my words rather than keeping them bottled up in my head.

~ I used to watch a lot of movies and despised TV (going back to #1, plus I don't like feeling like I have to stay at home in order to watch 'my shows'). Now that I have DVR, I watch a little more TV and just fast forward. Oh, the power of the remote is awesome.

~ I find that when I'm busy, I worry about when I'm going to find time to do the everyday stuff. But when I have a spare moment, I veg out and forget that I need to do the everyday stuff during that time. Dangit!

~ I really dislike cliques. You hurt more than you realize when you are apart of one. I try to change up the groups a little bit. Having repeat friends in a group isn't a bad thing. But including different people continually and making them feel wanted and welcome is key. I'm just saying, if you're excluding...what does that say about you as a person? I try not to be that person.

~ It's amazing to me at how un-truthful people are with one another. I'll give an example with myself. When a person asks how we are doing, auto reply "Good!" When truth may be that we are struggling or whatever. I no longer answer with auto replies or if I do, I correct myself. I will say "ok" or something that feels truthful. I even have a friend who says "that's fine" when it's clearly NOT fine. Her motivation is she doesn't want the confrontation or the other person to feel bad but ultimately this just frustrates her more. So...Truth is best.

~ I read Elizabeth Smart's testimonial today and I started tearing up. I can't imagine a person going through all of that, let alone at age 14. Yes, I realize her experience was over 6 years ago.

Well, thanks for tuning into my first try at My Confessional Block (aka, random thoughts I've been having) ;)