Monday, February 4, 2013
Smelling Good!
I have been a BzzAgent for some time now but I haven't had the time or opportunity to participate in a while. So when I received an email about this one, I knew I had to try it.
The new Glade Expressions collection combines decor with fragrance for a refreshing feeling within your home. With two teenage girls and a lot of activity going on, and at some times, none at all, it's nice to walk in and be greeted with a fresh, clean scent.
I chose the pineapple & mangosteen oil diffuser starter kit. I have never been too excited about using any fragrance that required a flame, such as a candle, or one that I had to plug in or cause messy spills. The oil diffuser kit is perfect for our lifestyle and has a great look that fits in to our home.
The starter kits can be purchased at Walmart and come in several different scents. I have several $4.00 off coupons if anyone is interested, I would be more than happy to mail you one. Just let me know in the comments and I will get your address so that you too can try them out.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
*Hello, out there*
....and then it was quiet! For a very long time, looks like. Well, here I am, still alive and kicking and making it. SO much has happened in the last few months. Let me see, here goes...
My girls are aging me ever so much every single day. I wanted babies, not teenagers. They definitely keep me on my toes, but I would not change them for the world.
We have all been pretty healthy and that's an awesome thing. Let's keep it that way, k?
I have been dating a guy for the last 4 months! So far, so good, but I'm not going to talk too much about it, cause I don't wanna jinx it, ya know? Anyway, he's a sweetheart...nothing serious, just have a really great time together.
The holidays are creeping up on us quite rapidly and I am not looking forward to it one darn bit. Neither is my pocketbook...which is quite empty at the moment! C'est la vie'.
If anything extremely exciting happens I will be sure and share. As for now, I am enjoying my simple and quiet life.
My girls are aging me ever so much every single day. I wanted babies, not teenagers. They definitely keep me on my toes, but I would not change them for the world.
We have all been pretty healthy and that's an awesome thing. Let's keep it that way, k?
I have been dating a guy for the last 4 months! So far, so good, but I'm not going to talk too much about it, cause I don't wanna jinx it, ya know? Anyway, he's a sweetheart...nothing serious, just have a really great time together.
The holidays are creeping up on us quite rapidly and I am not looking forward to it one darn bit. Neither is my pocketbook...which is quite empty at the moment! C'est la vie'.
If anything extremely exciting happens I will be sure and share. As for now, I am enjoying my simple and quiet life.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Chiropractor
After I had my surgery 3 months ago, I was having some discomfort in my lower back and in my side and after more tests (like I needed all that!) and the doctor could not find anything, he sent me to a chiropractor. Now, I have always had an opinion about chiropractors, and even though I've heard they work, I was very skeptical. I mean honestly, I could not even fathom the idea of someone 'cracking' me. I was scared.
It has been almost 2 months now and I have to say that it has helped me immensely. When I get there, I lay on this 'bed-type' couch and it massages my lower back as heat is applied to it and there are some sensors that they apply to each of my sides. This process lasts about 10 minutes and I could seriously go to sleep, it feels that good.
When I am done with this process, then I go to the actual chiropractor and he 'adjusts' me. First I lay on my stomach and he presses on my spine in about 3 different areas and works out the knots. Then I lay on each of my sides and he cracks that area and then he works on my neck. Which I love! Having my neck adjusted does wonders.
After that, I go into a room with one of his assistants and they have me lay on my stomach where they do what is called an ultrasound. Now this is not like a typical ultrasound where they look inside of you. They apply this very minty gel stuff on my back and work it around for a few minutes and it helps to loosen up my muscles and stimulate them.
I do all of this about 3 times a week and I have really found that I feel much better. Although I still have a few slight isssues every now and again, I see a difference. Sometimes giving something the benefit of the doubt really does work out and help us.
It has been almost 2 months now and I have to say that it has helped me immensely. When I get there, I lay on this 'bed-type' couch and it massages my lower back as heat is applied to it and there are some sensors that they apply to each of my sides. This process lasts about 10 minutes and I could seriously go to sleep, it feels that good.
When I am done with this process, then I go to the actual chiropractor and he 'adjusts' me. First I lay on my stomach and he presses on my spine in about 3 different areas and works out the knots. Then I lay on each of my sides and he cracks that area and then he works on my neck. Which I love! Having my neck adjusted does wonders.
After that, I go into a room with one of his assistants and they have me lay on my stomach where they do what is called an ultrasound. Now this is not like a typical ultrasound where they look inside of you. They apply this very minty gel stuff on my back and work it around for a few minutes and it helps to loosen up my muscles and stimulate them.
I do all of this about 3 times a week and I have really found that I feel much better. Although I still have a few slight isssues every now and again, I see a difference. Sometimes giving something the benefit of the doubt really does work out and help us.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Fifty Shades of Me
And so it goes, the old saying, monkey see, monkey do. I had to follow 'the others' and read:
I loved them. All of them! And yes, I love them mostly for the sex parts. I will not tell a lie. The only women I have heard negative comments from about these books are married women. Seriously! SO I am single, and yes the sex parts did turn me on, so did Christian Grey! I want him! Or someone exactly like him.
The plot and storyline were also interesting and very good, I do have to say, but the steamy parts.... Holy cow!
There is talk of a movie, and I am really not looking forward to seeing it, but I will. However, I know they will mess it up after all of what I have imagined in my head. What 'he' looks like, what Ana looks like, what their house looks like. And the sex scenes? They won't be able to show half of what was in the book. Bummer!
Did you read them? Did you like? Do you think I am wierd because I loved them?
Monday, July 9, 2012
Putting the focus on me
So maybe I fell off the face of the Earth, but maybe I did not. I guess you could say it's the latter since I am here now. Alive and (barely) kicking, but still around, nonetheless!
Life is basically the same since I was last here, pecking at the keyboard, pouring my heart and soul out and I guess maybe I missed it. That's why I am back and hopefully I will be for a while. At least until something more exciting tears me away!
Well let's see. March was a bit uneventful. I guess maybe around the end of that month I decided (once again) to join an online dating service, just to see what's 'out there'. I don't get out much, and I absolutely hate the bar scene. And not to mention that all of my friends are pretty much married or no fun (just kidding!) but I needed something to spice up the dating scene for myself.
Probably not a week or so after I joined up, I was told that I was going to need a hysterectomy! My uterus was just hating away on me and growing things it should not be growing. I had that done on April 2 and I have since completely recovered (still have the old ovaries!) and I am so glad it's done. NO MORE PERIODS!! Yay me!
Anyway, I met not one, but TWO guys on the dating site. Guy number 1 made it perfectly clear that he owned a business and stayed very busy and could not put in all of the efforts of a relationship (or one that I would want, anyway)...we just recently stopped 'talking' (which was nothing but texting, which really got on my nerves...how old are we?? Ugh!) And he NEVER took me on a 'date'...Hello! So that was a bust.
Then there was guy #2 who I was really really starting to fall for and had great expectations from and we were moving along quite well, (even introducing kids, mine and his one boy) and I was starting to see myself very happy. Until, you guessed it, he acted the ass and just totally stopped talking to me! For two whole weeks. Nothing! Then out of the blue he returned. He said he got scared and was 'falling' and needed to slow things down....Which proceeded with a complete month of every day communication. ( I miss you, I'm sorry, I have a lot of making up to do, when can I see you?) Until we finally went out last week and I thought things would go back to how (wonderful?) they were in the beginning, only for him to have again not spoken to me in over a week now. It goes without saying, he's history now!
Back to square one! Single and ready to mingle, but NOT going back on that dating site. I have had enough of being lied to, played and used. I am way too old for that kind of crap!
The first week of June, my girls and I went to Destin, FL for a work conference and we had a blast. Fun in the sun and plenty of down time made for a great escape and many memories.
After the drama of dating and the stress of surgery and the hustle and bustle of every day life, I have decided to just slow things down and focus on me and my two daughters. We have gone back to church, I've started reading again and doing projects/home improvements and trying to live a happy care free life. One that someday I will share with that special someone, but until then I will live for my girls and ME!
Life is basically the same since I was last here, pecking at the keyboard, pouring my heart and soul out and I guess maybe I missed it. That's why I am back and hopefully I will be for a while. At least until something more exciting tears me away!
Well let's see. March was a bit uneventful. I guess maybe around the end of that month I decided (once again) to join an online dating service, just to see what's 'out there'. I don't get out much, and I absolutely hate the bar scene. And not to mention that all of my friends are pretty much married or no fun (just kidding!) but I needed something to spice up the dating scene for myself.
Probably not a week or so after I joined up, I was told that I was going to need a hysterectomy! My uterus was just hating away on me and growing things it should not be growing. I had that done on April 2 and I have since completely recovered (still have the old ovaries!) and I am so glad it's done. NO MORE PERIODS!! Yay me!
Anyway, I met not one, but TWO guys on the dating site. Guy number 1 made it perfectly clear that he owned a business and stayed very busy and could not put in all of the efforts of a relationship (or one that I would want, anyway)...we just recently stopped 'talking' (which was nothing but texting, which really got on my nerves...how old are we?? Ugh!) And he NEVER took me on a 'date'...Hello! So that was a bust.
Then there was guy #2 who I was really really starting to fall for and had great expectations from and we were moving along quite well, (even introducing kids, mine and his one boy) and I was starting to see myself very happy. Until, you guessed it, he acted the ass and just totally stopped talking to me! For two whole weeks. Nothing! Then out of the blue he returned. He said he got scared and was 'falling' and needed to slow things down....Which proceeded with a complete month of every day communication. ( I miss you, I'm sorry, I have a lot of making up to do, when can I see you?) Until we finally went out last week and I thought things would go back to how (wonderful?) they were in the beginning, only for him to have again not spoken to me in over a week now. It goes without saying, he's history now!
Back to square one! Single and ready to mingle, but NOT going back on that dating site. I have had enough of being lied to, played and used. I am way too old for that kind of crap!
The first week of June, my girls and I went to Destin, FL for a work conference and we had a blast. Fun in the sun and plenty of down time made for a great escape and many memories.
After the drama of dating and the stress of surgery and the hustle and bustle of every day life, I have decided to just slow things down and focus on me and my two daughters. We have gone back to church, I've started reading again and doing projects/home improvements and trying to live a happy care free life. One that someday I will share with that special someone, but until then I will live for my girls and ME!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Fifteen years or seconds??
I just gave birth to this child, like 2 seconds ago, and she is already turning 15 today!
How time flies!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Vows, Promises, and all that Jazz
Life has been good lately and I would like to think it is all about the new me I promised myself to be. I don't 'do' New Year resolutions. Everyone knows those do not work, so I made myself a few promises and 'vowed' a few other things to me, myself and I.
One of my 'vows' was that I intend to be a much more giving and loving person and help others out as much as I can. I know that I do not have everything I would like to have, but I have everything that I basically need. That's a good thing, but being there for someone is a better feeling than any material object can bring you.
For instance, my neighbor passed away suddenly after a short illness and left behind her husband. He has been like a father to me for the 16 years that we have lived next door to one another. Whether it was helping out with yard work or just having someone to visit with, we have become close over the years and my heart aches for his loss.
I promised his children (and hers) that I will keep a close eye on him and help him out in any way that I can. Whether it be just a call to check on him or invite him over for a good home-cooked meal and a visit, my girls and I are doing our part to make his loss a little easier to handle.
On a much ligher and less serious note, I have promised myself that I will be reading more books and taking the time each day to do so. As an avid lover of books, it is very disappointing that I have wasted so much time over the last couple of years by not picking up a good read and just soaking it in. Right now I am reading a great one...about a serial killer. This freak would kill women, mutilate, play with and have sex with their dead corpses and even went as far as cutting off their nipples and eating them! Can you say NUT??!!
Another promise to myself is to just be an all around happy and positive person. I have tried this before and failed, however I am determined to stick with the program this time. I do not have time for things or people who drag me down and even the simple act of eliminating certain people from my life has made it all the more easier.
In the last couple of weeks I have learned that life is short and we need to live it to the fullest and be as happy as can be and allow those around us to know that they are loved and deserve to be happy also.
One of my 'vows' was that I intend to be a much more giving and loving person and help others out as much as I can. I know that I do not have everything I would like to have, but I have everything that I basically need. That's a good thing, but being there for someone is a better feeling than any material object can bring you.
For instance, my neighbor passed away suddenly after a short illness and left behind her husband. He has been like a father to me for the 16 years that we have lived next door to one another. Whether it was helping out with yard work or just having someone to visit with, we have become close over the years and my heart aches for his loss.
I promised his children (and hers) that I will keep a close eye on him and help him out in any way that I can. Whether it be just a call to check on him or invite him over for a good home-cooked meal and a visit, my girls and I are doing our part to make his loss a little easier to handle.
On a much ligher and less serious note, I have promised myself that I will be reading more books and taking the time each day to do so. As an avid lover of books, it is very disappointing that I have wasted so much time over the last couple of years by not picking up a good read and just soaking it in. Right now I am reading a great one...about a serial killer. This freak would kill women, mutilate, play with and have sex with their dead corpses and even went as far as cutting off their nipples and eating them! Can you say NUT??!!
Another promise to myself is to just be an all around happy and positive person. I have tried this before and failed, however I am determined to stick with the program this time. I do not have time for things or people who drag me down and even the simple act of eliminating certain people from my life has made it all the more easier.
In the last couple of weeks I have learned that life is short and we need to live it to the fullest and be as happy as can be and allow those around us to know that they are loved and deserve to be happy also.
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