Top 2 Things you've learned about money
1. It sucks the life out of you…If you don’t have enough of it, you worry and worry about how you will pay the bills. How will you keep your house and pay for those braces? What if the furnace dies or the car needs work? What will you do about the late notices and the calls?
2. You want it even though it won’t make you happy…You smile and say, “I would never want to win the lottery. All that money would be a burden!”, but you keep buying a ticket.
The last 30 day challenge I did really got me going on my blog again. It helps me to have an idea for a post instead of just sitting down to a blank screen and trying to come up with something. I found this challenge on Bird’s Eye View and I just know she wouldn’t mind if I joined in too!
Here's the list!
Day 01 → Something you hate about yourself.
Day 02 → Something you love about yourself.
Day 03 → Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 → Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 → Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 → Something you hope you never have to do.
Day 07 → Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 → Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
Day 09 → Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 → Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11 → Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 → Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 → A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)
Day 14 → A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Day 15 → Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.
Day 16 → Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 → A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 → Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 → What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 → Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 → (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 → Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23 → Something you wish you had done in your life.
Day 24 → Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Day 25 → The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26 → Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 → What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 → What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
Day 29 → Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 → A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself
Some of these are going to be tough! I am looking forward to this one, but I probably won’t do it every single day, I am interesting...but not quite that interesting...
A Picture
I love this picture. It makes me think of the many, sweet, summer days we spend camping with our friends. We camp almost every weekend in the summer. Right around January I get online and start dreaming of hot, summer days and beautiful lakeside camping spots...
Well, that’s it, 30 posts about me. If you read even one….I thank you.
3 Wishes
Pets
I grew up in the country, just down the road from my grandparents farm. There was horses, cows, pigs and chickens. Not to mention cats and dogs.
Growing up we always had a dog or a cat, usually both. They were house pets and part of the family.
As a couple we have always had a cat or a dog too. When we were first living together my husband got me a beautiful tabby cat from the shelter. Her name was Calypso and she was a doll. She was funny and sweet, just what you want in a pet.
After she died I got my husband a dog from an ad in the local pennysaver. A golden retriever chow mix, free to a good home. He was the best dog I have ever owned. We had him for 14 years and he was never bad, not once.
We have had cats on and off too, strays that find there way from the farm next door. Sometimes we just can’t pass up a cute little kitten.
We have had this cute, little kitten for about 6 years now. She is not very nice, but she is mellowing in her old age.
We got a new puppy after we lost our big, old, yellow dog. She likes to bite people, she runs away and doesn’t listen. She eats anything she finds. She is lazy and looks like a junkyard dog most of the time.
But, damn, if she isn’t adorable!
A picture of your family
What a mix of music! Everyone of them has some story or memory behind it. I am going back to that Bieber one…
So, I didn’t make it, I missed a few days, my 30 days of continuous posting is shot. I missed one day and then another and another, but I am picking up the ball I dropped and moving on!!
Today’s challenge is to talk about something I have learned (in my 41 years), hmmm?
What have I learned?
I have learned that no amount of repetition helps me. I can forget a habit almost immediately.
I have learned that I need to be in charge...all the time...or something bad might happen.
I have learned that one child was the right decision for me.
I have learned that I have no self control, if I want it I HAVE to have it.
I have learned that my husband and daughter are more important than (insert anything here).
I have learned that one very good friend can make all the difference.
I have learned that I was born to knit.
I have learned that 15 years is a lot of work, but worth it in the end.
I have learned that I am still learning...
Last winter we went to a small cabin in the mountains of the Adirondacks. It was right on the water, secluded and beautiful.
We rode snowmobiles in and we hiked the area on snow-shoes. We cooked on a wood stove and my girl even learned to ski.
We chopped a hole in the ice of the lake to get water and we cooked outdoors over an open fire.
We went to bed early very night, worn out and exhausted from our winter fun.
I can't wait to go do it again…
My favorite city
Without a doubt this one is NYC. We went for our daughters' eleventh birthday and it was fantastic.
We took the train and arrived in this wonderland. We walked through Time Square like it was another country. It is impossible to see everything.
Everything is so bright and beautiful. We took a red bus tour of the city and I highly recommend it. We got a history lesson and saw some amazing sights.
My daughter and I will definitely go again!
What are your nicknames?
I haven’t had many nicknames. My name just doesn’t lend itself to shortening I guess.
When my little sister was learning to talk she called me “Ea”. It sounded just like it’s spelled, long e and short a.
When I was a kid my dad called me “Lizard”. I really don’t know why, other than I hated it and he thought it was funny.
When I was in high school some people called me “Chug”, no explanation needed here.
In college I don’t recall any nickname, but I don’t recall much.
Now my nickname is “Mom” and I hear it constantly, continuously and loudly.
I am waiting for my next nickname, “Grandma”. There is no rush on that one!
Today the challenge is about regret. What would you use your “do-over” on? What words would you take back if you could? What actions would you rewind?
Basically, I think regret is a waste of time and emotion. I try to not do things I will have to then look back on and wish I hadn’t done. None the less, I experience some regret.
I regret that bite of chocolate cake, right after I swallow it.
I regret that second glass of wine.
I regret making eye contact with the over-sharing, crazy patron at work.
I regret not spending more time with my grandparents, while I can.
I regret screaming at my daughter for some small infraction because I am tired or frustrated.
I regret saying I am too tired when my husband wants to cuddle.
I regret yelling at the dog as soon as she cocks her head and looks at me with those big eyes.
So, even though I try to avoid it regret seems to find me.
I am supposed to tell you my favorite bible verse. I don’t have a favorite. I can’t even think of one.
I spent my formative years in a catholic school and have attended more masses than anyone should, but I know very little of the bible.
My last challenge was to show you a favorite photo. I chose the one of my beautiful girl in the beauty of the Adirondacks.
When I look at that photo this is what comes to mind...
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24
Today’s challenge is about goals.
My goals are simple, but I don’t kid myself that I won’t struggle with them daily.
I would like to teach my daughter to be a kind and loving person, but first I just want to get her through middle school.
I want to be married to my husband until one of us finally goes on to glory. But I want us to always feel like it’s our first date.
This isn’t asking much, right?
What do you believe?
This is a good one, I don’t think we give this question enough thought.
What do we believe?
Is this question about religion, politics, our relationships? These are all things that require some faith.
I’ll tell you what I believe.
I believe my thoughts about God are my business and those people that shove bible verses down your throat maybe don’t believe as much as they think they do.
I believe my mother is somewhere watching me. Is it Heaven? I am not sure.
I believe I would die to protect my daughter, without hesitation.
I believe that I need to work on myself everyday, no matter how old I am.
I believe I found the man I am supposed to be with for the rest of my life, but that doesn’t make it a fairy tale.
I believe I am good at a lot of things, but that doesn’t mean other people aren’t too.
I believe I need yarn and needles in my hands at least once a day to stay balanced.
I believe I procrastinate on everything.
I believe we elected the right man for the job, if we would just give him a chance.
I believe in my friends and they believe in me.
I believe I would win the lottery someday, if I only bought a ticket.
I believe this post has gone on too long...
Growing up my favorite TV shows were WKRP in Cincinnati, M*A*S*H, All in the Family, Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days, all the classics.
Now that I am older and have more refined tastes I am all about reality. Or the completed scripted, edited, made-up reality of reality TV.
I also have a soft spot for English cooking shows. But mainly in the morning while I am here alone, blogging and drinking my coffee. I also have a favorite one that I watch online with Rohlad Dahl’s granddaughter.
I actually love TV and just like to have it on in the back ground of anything that I am doing...sad but true.
I am sure that I have many more favorites, but these are my most current ones.
Today I am supposed to talk about something I am afraid of. Hmmm, I am a famous worrier and I could really get into this one. I think it’s best if I am brief.
I am afraid of something bad happening to my daughter, heartbreak, sickness, abduction. I have had a moments panic over them all.
I am afraid of big trucks and the thruway. All those cars going by me so fast make my heart start beating wildly and merging!? forget about it.
I am afraid of my husband losing his job. A good job is only as secure as the day you have it. You just never know anymore. We are not prepared for such a thing.
I am afraid of getting old and sick. We visit my father in law in the nursing home and I think about how horrible it would be to be sick.
I am afraid of someone hurting my family and not being able to stop them.
Sometimes I am just plain afraid.
