Trying to Keep up!

Changes

2010-04-20T11:07:00.000-07:00

I am creeping up on 30....It is bothering me so much more than I anticipated. But not just in the ways I'd expect. Like wishing I had taught myself better eating habits or wish I had paid more attention in school.Those are obvious conclusions. But I am starting to think more on my impact in life. My desire to give to the world, to see the world and my place in it. I am noticing the waste my family and I create, also the waisted time doing things that aren't important. And mostly our desires as consumers. I feel my husband and I are really good at living for the moment and that is a great thing in that you enjoy your little moments and remember them. BUT we have often placed ourselves in after effects of our decisions when we could have planned better if we looked to the future more. I don't want to become some extreme version of myself living off nothing, saving every dime and never splurging on food or excitement. But I do want to make some simple changes in my life that just may affect my life in bigger ways than I even know. I'm really switching gears in my brain. I'm starting to worry more about my husband and my health more than ever before. I no longer just feel like I want to be the wife who has dinner ready and makes his lunches. I do that, but I also want to feed him mostly in ways that are meant to keep him healthy. Making that transition is so very very hard....Getting my husband on board is proving to be like getting a teenager to think an adult is right. He knows food can be unhealthy, and he knows we need to make changes, but he just wants me to do it all for him, and when I am struggling as much as I am myself... I really want him to join in my excitement to change ourselves for the better. I don't feel stuck in my life or anything like that, in fact I feel I have finally grown enough as a person to make change. I just don't know where to start. I definitely know it has to be baby steps. AND it has to be things we stick to. I'm sure some things we try will not work for us permanently, but in those cases I want to commit to trying to find another solution that will still improve our lives, health or finances. There r so many things I never finish. It makes my stomach hurt when I think about it. I think it is cause.....Well you know what....That is my problem right there. I think just cause there is a reason I am that way, that it makes it ok for me to feel it. And that is such bs excuse to keep being a lesser me. I have to do this. I have to make some changes. I'm excited but terrified at the same time. Mostly excited, I know my husband, I and our beautiful boy will be happy no matter what we do in our life, but changes still take some getting used to.
So what changes......I don't even know. ...I want to feed our souls more, I want to take more time out of the day to just learn. Learn about anything really, but just make my brain be working more. I hope to encourage us to make smarter eating habits. We love food, so no way , no how are we going to be eating diet food. But I'm hoping we can educate ourselves on what type of foods will help us to have energy and feel good, but still taste yummy. My son is 2 and a half and I feel like he is at a critical point. He is really starting to notice what mommy and daddy, eat and do all day. And I want him to want for so so so much more in life than playing on computers and being a lop (not that is all we do, but it's a chunk of it). The thoughts in my head about all this are endless, it is consuming me so much lately that I feel I have to move forward , like every part of me is telling me so. I have had a lot of really bad years in my first 30 on this earth. Over the last 5yrs or so my life has been getting better and better, I have become stronger and stronger as a woman and a person. I'm rethinking everything about what's important. Hope I can do this!!!

Ukulele BOy...

2009-12-20T22:39:00.001-08:00

This kid is just to dang cute!

change of name.

2009-12-20T22:09:00.000-08:00

So, If you are a follower of this blog, you can see that I absolutely suck at keeping up with it. BUT, I forge on and am not going to give up. See, that's my problem with things...I tend to start things and not finish them. Unless they are for someone else. This time however, I have decided to "adapt" instead of keel over and die. I am no longer "feeling Scrappy" especially since I haven't
"scrapped" in gosh knows how long. Instead I am "trying to keep up" because that statement is the truest statement that could be made of my life. I am a Mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a cook, a maid, a keeper of memories and a bitch when it all gets to be to much. Next year I will be 30 and I find myself caring about that fact much more than I ever thought I would. Age is just a number right? NO< it's not. 30.....I know to some of you it is silly to hear me speak this way of 30. It's not like I will be turning 90. In fact I JUST turned 29 last month. But 30 is one of those ages that signifies a place in life. By 30 you should have some shit figured out....Or at least they tell you that. But for me I am just starting to understand myself in anyway shape or form. I never realized how little I actually understood about myself. .....Well, you move forward. That's all you can do, in that spirit this blog will no longer be about one thing. It will be my therapy. If anyone chooses to read it well then great, and if not.... Hopefully I will be able to use it as a tool. For what , well I am not sure, But it will come to me... maybe.
Now I do enjoy a good laugh, and what I believe to be some good music, so you can expect things of that nature making there way on here. I will often rant Im sure as well as babble on and on and ....oh.

Ever wonder what happened to Aladdin??

2009-11-04T10:55:00.000-08:00

A short ad then the video will start, hope you get a chuckle...

Single ladies parody.... good laugh

2009-11-04T10:38:00.001-08:00

Beyonce and Justin Timberlake SNL Skit (11/15/08) on JiggyStudio Dance Videos

Happy Halloween

2009-10-30T10:24:00.000-07:00

WOW!!!! What a Dancer! I hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween!

New Blog my Husband and I created..

2009-10-15T20:19:00.000-07:00

Hey all,
As you may have noticed, I have a sense of humor... well at least I think I do. My hubby and I love thrift stores and are always amazed by the unique items that grace the shelves. So in that spirit we created a new website. I would love for you all to check out and follow.
http://thriftstorewonders.blogspot.com

Funny Funny

2009-10-10T00:47:00.000-07:00

Another funny video that I thought might make you all chuckle. Again, there will be a quick 30 second commercial then the video will start. Hope you like!

My Art makes me Happy

2009-10-05T15:20:00.000-07:00

I have been actively taking landscape and art photographs since my 8th birthday when I got my first camera , a 110. I used to just load up my car and drive to the country or a really cool cemetery and take pics of all kinds of beautiful things. But now with my son I am mostly being his personal paparazzi, so last month whenI was able to snap this pic it made me happy inside. This is my first LO that doesn't have pictures of people in it. TFL

The Landlord

2009-09-24T13:05:00.001-07:00

Ok, this is a few years old, but I'm betting a lot of you have never seen it. If you like WIll Ferrel and Cursing babies this is hysterical. Just pause my music on the right side of the blog first. Soooo funny:-p

The Landlord from Will Ferrell

Some of my favorite websites

2009-09-15T09:43:00.000-07:00

I thought I would share with you guys some websites I find interesting or funny. Most of them have more adult content/humor to them so FYI.

http://postsecret.blogspot.com/ -Post secret was a social experiment a guy started where he asked people to submit anonymously their deepest darkest secrets and he gave them a release from it by posting it on his Blog. Well, it caught on and there has been several books of the "post-secrets" as well as tours he does all over. The secrets are updated every Sunday and can be light hearted or VERY dark so just know that. I think this website is an amazing look into others to see we are all defective, hopeful, scared, immature and it's o.k.

Http://notalwaysright.com/ - This is a great website if you work with customers or clients. It is about just what it says. The customer is not always right. People write out their stories of dealing with the not so bright or not so polite clients in a funny sense.

http://www.motherhooduncensored.net/motherhood_uncensored/ - This is a really funny and HONEST look on being a Mommy.

http://www.funnyordie.com/- Need a good laugh, this website is full of submitted hysterical videos and you vote if they are funny or should be put to death. The website is operated by Will Ferrel so it's that sort of humor. Again, adult content for sure. So if you are on the sensitive side , stay away.

http://www.i-am-bored.com/ - I am bored is just like it sounds, a place to go when you are bored. It is random photos and videos to give you a chuckle. Some of the stuff is adult content

http://www.cracked.com/ - Another place to go when you are bored. Celebrity news and jokes, funny pics and commentary on things.

Loosing my Mojo!

2009-09-11T08:28:00.000-07:00

So lately I feel like I haven't had the time to scrap, and then when I do I just STARE at the pictures and can't decide what to do with them. I'm feeling a creative blockage!! So frustrating, so thankfully last night I had the time and a little bit of ability to crank a couple pages out.

Funny Stuff

2009-08-29T09:35:00.001-07:00

http://peopleofwalmart.com/

:-)

2009-08-28T14:41:00.000-07:00

I worked on this page for 3 days, I have never done that before. I could not decide what to do with it. This was my first time trying stitching. Man oh man, that takes a lot of patience. I don't have a lot of patience, but I think this turned out o.k.

Been caught up in the soon to be two's

2009-08-25T10:19:00.000-07:00

So I haven't had a ton of extra time on my hands lately. My son is turning 2 next month and man oh man he is testing out the "terrible Twos" theory with all his heart. I have heard "NO mommy" more times than I would like to count. And have seen him knock the trash can over about 10 times more than that.
How did this happen. How did my sweet little boy become a monster!?! It is so hard. I try not to take it personal and tell myself that this is not a reflection of my mothering or of him. It is just him testing it all out to figure out who he is going to be. And how much we are going to let him get away with. I pep talk myself to stay strong and be consistent. That is the hardest part I think. Telling him "we don't do that, Here is what we do" about a million and one times in a day. How do you reason with a child too young to fully understand?.......But then it happens....you have said for the one billionth time "we don't shake our sippy cups liquid out all over the house!" and he lowers his cup and sets it down! EURIKA!!!! It finally gets through. We yell "Yay!! Good boy Good boy!" Like he just cured cancer in hopes the positive happy feeling is better than the "that's wrong" feeling. You take a deep breath and it gives you the strength to fight the next battle. But seriously, I KNEW being a stay at home mom would be hard. BUT DANG, it is so very hard. I have so much respect for all you mommys holding it together out there.

Why I have to Scrapbook....

2009-08-19T07:31:00.001-07:00

Card Carrying Member Dork

2009-08-02T12:29:00.001-07:00

I had fun using a lot of random colors!

Some more laughs

2009-07-30T10:12:00.001-07:00

Demetri Martin Stand Up Presentation from Demetri Martin

This guy does a unique form of stand up. Very Funny. Again there will be a 30 second commercial before the video starts. Hope it makes you all laugh.

Hardy Har Har

2009-07-30T09:59:00.000-07:00

This is an older SNL skit that I have always found oh, so amusing so wanted to share it with you all. Needing some laughs today..
There will be a short 30 second commercial then the skit.

Burning the Midnight Oil

2009-07-30T08:42:00.000-07:00

So I haven't been scrapping much the last couple weeks because the Muse was just not there, and I don't like to force it cause then I end up with pages I am unhappy with. So last night as the hubby and I were going to go to bed the urge to scrap came full force. So while he slept peacefully I cranked out 3 pages not going to bed till well after 1 am. But here they are and I am happy with them. TFL

I MUST have this!!!

2009-07-25T18:41:00.000-07:00

Sassafras has always been my absolute favorite line. But now they have gone and done it. Now they have absolutely stolen my heart and I will have to buy this kit and all its parts in triplicate to ensure I never run out. I LOVE this new Sassafras Monstrosity!!!!! This is just a sneak peak but it is supposed to come out this summer. I can't wait!!!!

Being a Mommy is the MOST amazing and difficult thing....

2009-07-19T13:21:00.000-07:00

So, I just wanted to do a quick rant about some pressures society puts on Moms.....I HATE when people want to pretend like everything in their life is perfect. Being a Mom is a hard thing, especially when you are a new mom. I love being a wife and mother with all my heart, but it is challenging and pushes me to my limit at times. I question myself and my ability to be in charge of my son's life. Seriously, there are times I just feel like I am so ill equipped to do anything. ( Now that statement will split the group in two, those who say Yup been there, and others who have been there too, but would never admit it)But that is just the desire to be perfect for my family , which no one is. I do all I can, the best I can. I don't believe there is one right or wrong way to be Mommy. Society is wanting us to believe we can only feed our children "X" or you're a bad parent, they must participate in "X" or you're a bad parent, You must "X" or you're a bad parent..... I have 5 friends who are brand new mommies and they are exhausted and not asking for help. My heart goes out to them all. Society can make it seem so "wrong" to not know what to do. And that pisses me off. Admitting that you have fault and can be lost for what to do at times does not mean your children are in harm. Children need to be loved, fed, cared for and inspired in whatever manner works for you and your family. I am challenging myself to not beat up on myself anymore when it has been a tough day and I feel as though I failed. I am going to try and just view it as a new learning experience and hope I grow from it and tomorrow will be better. I want to be the best absolute Mom that I can be, and all I can hope for is that when my son grows up he will remember more of the good I did than the bad and he will feel loved and know how to give love in return. So if any of you are having a tough day I send you BIG hugs of support and know we have all been there at times, even if some won't admit it:-)

Father's Day LO's

2009-07-12T17:46:00.000-07:00

Scrap Therapy

2009-07-07T10:17:00.001-07:00

Tribute to Hewbie

2009-07-06T09:41:00.000-07:00

Great deal at Ross

2009-07-05T14:44:00.001-07:00

Stopped by Ross the other day and I totally didn't realize they carried scrap book supplies. I purchased this bag of goodies which contained:
12 Die cut cards
12 Envelopes
28 Varnish cardstock stickers
42 Cardstock Stickers
8 Popsicle Stick Accents
8 Layered chip board accents
1 sheet of Dimensional Rub-ons
12 Faux Patent leather Fabric Accents
20 Epoxy chipboard icons
78 Alpa stickers
28 Varnished vallum punch-outs
8 Specialty papers
12 Cardstock sheets
AND it only cost $7.00! I am going to have to stop by there more often.

Independence Day

2009-07-05T09:09:00.001-07:00

We had a very good Independence Day. We went to my husband's parents house where we swam, BBQ'd and watched fire works while eating ice cream. Don't think you can do better than that. This was the first time for the baby to watch fire works and he did really well. He would turn to watch but, when the popping and screaming ones would go off he would snuggle close to daddy or mommy. Which I have to tell you we didn't mind in the least. I did really well all day , I only broke down a few times about my mom. The last fire work of the night always sets off a big cry, and this year was no different. My wonderful mother in law though was there for me as she has been many times before and made me feel better. I am a VERY lucky person to have the in-laws that I have.

10 years

2009-07-03T18:30:00.000-07:00

I was very fortunate to have two mothers. One that I was born from and one through marriage to my father. My Mom who carried me passed away 10 years ago tomorrow the 4th of July. This time of year is always hard for me as it is Mother's day, then what would have been her birthday then the anniversary of her passing. Which, I have to tell you sucks when it is a national holiday where everyone is celebrating and you just feel sad. She was a interesting woman who did many things in her life. She did not always make the smartest decisions. I miss her terribly, I would have loved to have had her there when I walked down the aisle. It makes me sad to know my son will never know her. I have mixed feelings about my mother, she did a lot of bad things to her children and her family the last 10yrs of her life, but she was still our mom. She was very young only 42. She passed very suddenly from her bad asthma. You never think about losing someone that young, especially your parents. People always say they don't know what they would do if they lost their parents so young. And I say me too. I still don't know. You just wake up and the sun is still up and you carry on. Every good moment is bitter sweet wishing she was there to share in. I know she is in a better place.....but, I feel like I am forgetting the sound of her voice, the feel of her hugs. I can't remember what it sounded like when she said I love you. Her death changed my life in so so many ways. The main one being I understand how short this life is. I intend to appreciate each breath I take , each kiss I give or get. This is a beautiful world we live in if you just let yourself see it. Don't consume yourself with all the bad stuff. Surround yourself with people you respect and love. Money is worthless but love is priceless. Decide what you want your life legacy to be about and stick to it. Don't be afraid to change and grow because it is in my opinion the ONLY way to live. Take a deep breath, give really big hugs and tell the ones you love how much they mean to you. You never know what your last words will be to someone until it is to late. This holiday weekend as a lot of you are with friends or family make sure to take it all in. Enjoy them and this life.

Yay!

2009-07-03T15:00:00.000-07:00

Woke up this morning not feeling very well, so I was so happy to have my packages arrive from Scrapbook.com and Twopeasinabucket.com they definitely picked me up a bit. Thought I would share with you my new goodies. I can't wait to use them!!!

Love this Quote!

2009-06-30T16:06:00.000-07:00

"Use what talent you possess, the woods would be very silent if no birds sing except those that sing best."

Hewbie the glow seahorse.

2009-06-30T11:30:00.000-07:00

So My little boy is on his 6th Hewbie, that's what we call his glow horse. My husband came up with the name, don't ask me how. Anywho, the baby loves that dang thing. He chews on it, hugs it, kisses it, and will not go to sleep without it making music. He has thrown up on Hewbie 1, 2, and 4. He had a diaper blow out on Hewbie 2 and 5. And straight up took his diaper off and peed on Hewbie #3. We skin em' wash em' and rebattery them but eventually they have to be tossed. We usually try to have two on hand incase one suddenly dies in the night. I wish I had been taking pics of them as they came and went. But I did manage to do it this last replacement. I am waiting for a day here this week to get some scrapping done and I will surely do a page for Mr Hewbie.

Good bye....

2009-06-30T08:17:00.000-07:00

I found this pic at CollegeHumor.com. Although I was not necessarily a fan of some of these people, my condolences go out to their friends and families.

Akward Family Photos

2009-06-25T11:52:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to a really funny website. It is a collection of odd/unique family portraits and photo's. Hope none of you are on there.

the link:http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/

Lunch with a old friend

2009-06-25T08:31:00.001-07:00

I quit working in Feb. to be a stay at home mom. I had an AMAZING job with lots of perks. But little did I know the thing I would miss the most would be the friendships. Don't get me wrong I am still in contact with them all, and even see them on occasion. But it is not the same as seeing and talking to people on a daily basis. So today I am going to have lunch with an old friend who I haven't seen in 14 years and all I can think about it how fat I have gotten. What an idiot huh? I doubt she was my friend in the first place for my looks, LOL. The truth is the fact that I am even going is a big deal. When I worked I had to get up and speak in front of a lot of people, do one on one conversations with staff, all kinds of stuff. When it comes to me in my personal life though, I lack so much confidence. How did I come to be this way? We are all so defective in one way or another, some of us just hide it better:-) I am hoping it goes well though, It seems most my girl friends live in other states now and I have no one to call or hang out with. That is one of the worst parts of being an adult I think. The value of a good friend is truly priceless.

In the spirit of friendships today I decided to share with you some good friendship quotes that you could use in a LO or however you like. Hope you are all having a great day!

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"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."
- Anais Nin

"A friend is one who walks in when others walk out"
-Walter Winchell

"A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself."
- Unknown

"Friends are the most important ingredient in this recipe of life."
- Dior Yamasaki)

"A good friend is hard to find, hard to lose, and impossible to forget..."
- Unknown

"Everyone hears what you say. Friends listen to what you say. Best friends listen to what you don't say."

-Unknown

"Money might make you wealthy, but friends makes you rich."

-Unknown

Funny Stuff

2009-06-24T14:17:00.000-07:00

OMG! I love these, too funny. Hope everyone understands these are just a joke:-)

Some great websites that offer free clip art for your Scrappin' needs.

2009-06-24T12:34:00.000-07:00

http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/search/label/Valentines
http://thevintagemoth.blogspot.com/search/label/victorian
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=free+clip+art&FORM=MFEIMG&PUBL=Google&CREA=userid1743go9594a98f77030acf5126a03699a57cdb
http://publicdomainclip-art.blogspot.com/
http://free-clipart.net/

A good Printer can go a long way.

2009-06-24T12:11:00.000-07:00

Scrapbooking supplies are ridiculously expensive! And let's face it, it is our own faults. As long as we are spending the 6$ for a flower, they are going to keep charging it. Now I know this is not about to start any protests of buying professional supplies. I know I still do. But I just wanted to share with you some LO I have done with embellies I just printed of my computer , cut out and used. Google is a great thing. I often just google images that match the LO I am doing. For Example, I did this 80's LO, and when I think 80"s I think Aqua net and mix tapes. I found some great images online and printed them out. I attached them using those foam square sticky thingys (technical terms, I know) to give them a more 3D feel. Another LO where I used Images I found and printed out is this one from the Jelly Belly Factory tour we took my nieces on. I printed out the Jelly Belly and the monkey. Also the blue flourishes are from a digi kit, which is another great way to save on costs. Find a great digi kit and you can re-use those favorite designs over and over again, AND in different sizes.
The printer I use is a HP c1580 printer. I LOVE this printer!! It uses 6 colors instead of the regular 4 to give it that real color depth. Now I know what your thinking, what about the cartridges? Aren't they super expensive? Nope I get all 6 colors for 35$ at Target and with that I print ALL my own photos ranging in sizes from 2x3 to 8x10's and tons and tons of Embellies. With all the scrapping I do I usually have to replace the cartridges about every month and a half or two months. So ask yourself, If you are spending more than 35 dollars on taking your images to be printed and buying embellishes, it might be worth it to you to go out and buy yourself a really good printer. I have had mine for about 4 yrs and it still works amazingly. It has a scanner/copier on it as well.

A few of our favorite things...

2009-06-24T12:00:00.000-07:00

I lost my mother 10 yrs ago this 4th of July. I miss her terribly and think about her constantly. Now that I am a mother I am left thinking about what kind of mother she was when I was little. It is so unfortunate that as we grow up we no longer remember that time in our lives. Being a parent I know that those first few years are some of the most precious to us, yet our kids won't in fact remember any of it. Thus scrapbooking comes into play for me. Not having many photo's of memories with my mother leaves me with a desire to not put my children in the same situation. I would have loved to know who my mother was when she had me.

So in that spirit I created a LO about some of my favorite things. Just trivial things and some big things too. Then I thought well shoot, I should do one for my hubby as well. So here they are in all there glory. I see them as a time capsule in a way. I encourage you all to do one, whether it is just for you to remember who you were at this time in your life, or for others to remember. It is a fun LO to do. Feel free to Email yours to me if you like and I can share it on this post. Email to FeelinScrappy22@Yahoo.com

Flower Power

2009-06-08T16:11:00.001-07:00

I am in a flower swap and decided to make some really funky flowers. I liked how they turned out so I wanted to share them with you. I am Kicking myself for not taking step by step pics, but they are super easy.

I just took some red and Blue paper flowers, along with red glitter and silk flowers by Prima in their fabric fancies line. To add to the "funky factor" I used a basic flower punch on some Zebra print paper. I then took Red tule from the florist section of any craft store and cut 3 circles the same size as my largest flower. You need to use 3 or 4 layers of the tule or it will not be thick enough to see the color of the tule you are using. I then put them all together with a brad and that's it. Super easy, but really fun I think. TFL

The Great Wall of Albums.

2009-06-08T15:58:00.000-07:00

So, I have been scrapping off and on for over ten years. I have 15 albums, and 5 of them are only from the last year since I have rejoined the scrapping lifestyle. As I am starting to see albums take over my shelves I wonder at what point will I have to build a special room, or a secret closet?? When Im 70 if I continue at this rate I will have 210 albums to find a home for ,and who knows how many digital photos backed up in who knows what by the time Im 70. Don't get me wrong, I have no intention of slowing down...Just thinking.

This Girl

2009-06-08T15:43:00.001-07:00

My Husband is a high school teacher, and every year as the kids get ready to go off into the real world it forces me to think back on who I was at that age. It is such a important time in a persons life. Just figuring out who you are. So in that spirit I encourage you all to do a LO or maybe just some private journaling about who you were at that time in your life, or maybe your child, niece, or nephew is going through this right now and you would like to do it about them.If you would like to share your work you can email it to FeelinScrappy22@yahoo.com and I will post some of them on the site. Please be sure to include any info about the project you would like to share Including your name for credit