Blog Challenge Day 28 - Most Embarrassing Moment

Another tough one. Seriously, I feel like I embarrass myself all the time. And since it happens a lot, I just laugh it off.

I guess the whole Flogging Molly concert incident is pretty embarrassing. Last year, while I was pregnant, we got tickets to Flogging Molly. I was so stoked. I had know about this concert for a couple months and we were totally ready to have a fun night! We got the tickets on Thursday and Fridat we were all set. Rob worked from home so the dogs weren't coupes up all day. Later that afternoon I was looking on Facebook and the place we were going to eat for dinner mentioned Flogging Molly preconcert drink specials, which was posted over 24 hours ago. Why would they post something like that he day before the concert? Then it dawned on me...the concert was the day before!!! I felt sooooo bad! I laughed out it, but still...pretty embarrassing!

(Typing this on the iPad, so things may be wonky)

Blog Challenge Day 27 -

No pictures, sorry. It is just too chaotic. Right now, it's just a messy transition in the closet. We're moving into winter and I'm still not able to fit into a lot my old clothes. But let me paint you a picture for your mind!

We have a small walk in closet with wire shelves on the right and back and along the top left. On the left hand side is our 3 bin laundry basket, which I don't separate by colors. Only the white towels get separated, which all get thrown on the floor next to the laundry basket. The back side hold my shirts and dresses (during summer) or sweaters (during winter). Half of the right side is my stuff, my hoodies, my running gear and jeans. I have a crappy drawer thing which holds more exercise clothes and holiday clothes (christmas and valentine's day socks and such). Then there's Rob's stuff....which is mostly piled on top of each other, with a few button downs on hangers. On the very top shelves there's our little suitcases and bags. I have seasonal clothes and nice dresses in bin in there too.

Once my body is at a normal steady state again, I'd like to do this: The 40 Hanger Closet . I want to streamline my clothes and then just buy good quality clothes. No more $5 shirts from Old Navy that stretch out or shrink after one wash.

Blog Challenge Day 26 - Your Hidden Talent

Hmm...this one is tough. Hidden. Something I don't reveal often.

I make really good scrambled eggs! The key is to settle a little, stir and take off heat while there are still a bit runny.

Also, frozen grated butter makes them amazing too! I learned that from Cook's Country.

Sam on the move!

This weekend Sam really started moving around. I actually had to walk way while watching him on Sunday because I was going to start crying*

Since learning how to army crawl (i call it a zombie crawl, hee hee) Sam's world as gotten so much bigger and he knows it too. He's no longer satisfied with just being on his blanket with his toys. Or even just laying on the bed, he needs to see what's on the nightstand. You can see the pride and confidence in him as well, which I just love. I am a proud mama!

It's amazing to watch a baby grow. First they learn to hold up their heads because laying on their back is boring. Then they start to roll over because they want to choose what they want to do. Next they want to sit up or stand in an exersauser/walker because there's just so much to see! And now, well, now they are ready to explore this world that was always out of reach. Soon crawling is too slow and walking is so much faster!

I remember those first few weeks when time moved slow. We lived moment to moment. I actually really liked it. Now all of a sudden time is moving so fast! Sam is growing and every week he's doing something new. It's so exciting and a bit sad too. Thinking about it reminds me that we need to strive living in the moment more. No need to think about tomorrow, or wonder when will Sam do this or that.

*seriously?! this hormones need to chill! hee hee

Blog Challenge Day 25 - Your Biggest Regret

(a day late! sorry)


I guess my biggest regret would have to be not pursuing a career. I went to college and I do have two degrees, but I never really pushed myself to land a job in my field of study, which would've been digital imaging. I did have a few jobs, but with all the moving we've done, I never got to keep it. I'm happy that my job that I have now allows me to use my awesome photoshop and illustrator skills. School wasn't wasted!

Sometimes I wish I stuck with web design. I was really good at it, but I stopped right before CSS came out. I tried getting back into it a few years ago, but CSS is so huge! A goal of mine is to design my own blog template. I'm happy that I can trouble shoot basic HTML and CSS.

Illustrating, which I've mentioned a few times on here, is something I wish I pushed myself more to do. That might be my biggest regret because I'm wasting my talent. I guess I was always afraid of rejection from publishers and such. I'm actually getting back into again! Yay!


I guess my point is that's it's not too late!

Blog Challenge Day 24 - What Attracts You (In Love)

What attracts me....(which is mostly what I love about Rob, but I love when I see other guys with these qualities, cuz I know they are good men^_^)

-Humor, I love to laugh. I love to be silly.

-Being able to communicate and listen as well.

-Supporting their passions.

-Always being able to say something positive about the other person.

-Love and constant interaction with their child.

-Still thinking you're beautiful even without makeup or a shower and all groggy.

-Respect and kindness to others.

-Must be nerdy.

Blog Challenge Day 23 - If You Won the Lottery...

"If I had a million dollars..."

If I won...

-I would buy my dream house, an old single story house with a lot of character, lovely natural light and a good backyard. We'd fix it up to be very eco-consious with materials for flooring and counter tops, appliances and of course solar panels. We'd also get chickens and have a great garden and compost set up.

- I would pay off all our debt

- I would keep working, but only part time and be able to spend a lot of time with Sam

- We would travel all around the world

- I would help out our families

- I would get some kick ass tattoos

- I would eat at some awesome restaurants

- I would buy all organic foods

- I would buy a brand new wardrobe

- And then whatever is left, because there will be, it would all go towards saving for us and for Sam