So, in my household we hold to the belief that Valentine's Day is strictly a commercial holiday with little to no sentimental value. And that's our official statement. However, yesterday I found myself having issues with the policy previously set forth - wanting change...in all honesty, wanting flowers. The rational side of me says, "Flowers are flowers and whether I get the today (when they are 4x the price the will be tomorrow) or not doesn't signify or quantify my husband's love for me. The rational side of me. The irrational majority was yelling and screaming and kicking...I was once again the little, unpopular fat girl who never got a Valentine. Nobody liked me and I might as well just look forward to a life filled with loneliness and cats. Welcome to the way my mind works.
After some pouting, I made the effort to put down in writing why I was feeling the way I was about a completely superficial holiday and some flowers. What I came up with was amazing.
As I wrote, I realized that I really didn't know who I was completely. I hold to certain beliefs - like Valentine's Days is a commercial holiday or I don't like make-up...and these are partially true, but I haven't relaly allowed myself to learn or be or explore the person I am. I wrote down several declarations of likes and dislikes (along with an explanation as to why I was doing so) to my husband...I think he was caught by surprise - but pleasantly so. He wrote a similar response.
We spent that evening at dinner discussing those letters, learning more about one another, and even learning that in many ways we knew each other better than we knew ourselves. It was a very happy, fulfilling, and romantic way to spend the night. Hope your Valentine's Days were equally as meaningful.
2.15.2008
2.11.2008
I try not to get political
I've tried in the past not to get political, not to speak out, not to share my opinion in hopes that I would not alienate others or inadvertently judge.
I've been able to vote in 3 presidential elections....each one I have not been passionate about. I think this is typical for my generation. I have cast my ballot for the candidate who seemed most appropriate; however, knowing that the chips would fall where they may, my singular vote made no huge difference, and one president really was probably no better than another.
Something I have realized during this presidential primary is that my previous way of voting was due to what I saw as a lack of inspiring candidates. All candidates were equally uninspiring and so, I took the safe road, voting for who I thought was the less sleazy (if that can even be accurately measured) of them all.
But I have HOPE in this election. There are several candidates who I think would do a decent job, but there is one man who I think can change the course of our history...who can inspire and unite a divided nation, who can do unprecedented good in an office than has become a den of corruption.
If my words don't hold the least bit of sway with you...and why should they...and if you are at least a bit curious to know who I support, please watch this video.
I've been able to vote in 3 presidential elections....each one I have not been passionate about. I think this is typical for my generation. I have cast my ballot for the candidate who seemed most appropriate; however, knowing that the chips would fall where they may, my singular vote made no huge difference, and one president really was probably no better than another.
Something I have realized during this presidential primary is that my previous way of voting was due to what I saw as a lack of inspiring candidates. All candidates were equally uninspiring and so, I took the safe road, voting for who I thought was the less sleazy (if that can even be accurately measured) of them all.
But I have HOPE in this election. There are several candidates who I think would do a decent job, but there is one man who I think can change the course of our history...who can inspire and unite a divided nation, who can do unprecedented good in an office than has become a den of corruption.
If my words don't hold the least bit of sway with you...and why should they...and if you are at least a bit curious to know who I support, please watch this video.
1.10.2008
Life Update
We don't send out Christmas cards....I make the claim that we are reducing paper waste in america and helping conserve our natural resources, but in all honesty we are just plain lazy and don't have much to talk about besides ourselves and our 4 animals. Giving that most folks don't start sending Christmas cards until they have a cute cuddly baby to put on the front, we will hold off on starting the card/letter tradition for the time being.
This being said, I thought I would give everyone an update on my man and me...for those of you who are interested, but haven't talked to us in some time.
December came and went and now, Hubster has officially made it halfway through law school - woot!He is hardworking, more determined than he realizes, and perfectly poised to change the face of the world. I'm pretty proud.
My little crafty business is now an LLC! We're setting up TPM's main studio in our home and starting to get down to the nitty gritty - especially with tax season approaching, nay upon us. It will be some time before I can quit my day job and focus entirely on my own thing - but, praise GOD, I have a great job and work with great people!
Our Ferrets will be 3 this year...CRAZY. The chitter & dook and sleep. All around they are fantastic and haven't done much, save growing and nipping less.
Carter will be 2 this year...we are pretty proud of this pup in that many of those among our acquaintance have noted how much more docile he has become. Yay! Maybe we can have friends over to the house in 2008? Carter has officially decided that he is Hubster's dog - I believe is is because Hub-unit let's him on our bed when I'm not at home.
Brennan will be older this year...we don't know technically how old she is (sad, I know). We have been through a roller coaster with Brenny-girl this year, however. She started limping and then started sporadically losing the use of her back legs. She was later diagnosed with Type II Disc Disease and was given a steroid. She's back to normal now - with a little limp. A recent vet visit assured us that she's happy, fairly healthy, and overall the sweetest girl around.
That's about it for us this year....if you're really curious as to ALL the ongoings, give us a call or read my 20 billion blogs.
This being said, I thought I would give everyone an update on my man and me...for those of you who are interested, but haven't talked to us in some time.
December came and went and now, Hubster has officially made it halfway through law school - woot!He is hardworking, more determined than he realizes, and perfectly poised to change the face of the world. I'm pretty proud.
My little crafty business is now an LLC! We're setting up TPM's main studio in our home and starting to get down to the nitty gritty - especially with tax season approaching, nay upon us. It will be some time before I can quit my day job and focus entirely on my own thing - but, praise GOD, I have a great job and work with great people!
Our Ferrets will be 3 this year...CRAZY. The chitter & dook and sleep. All around they are fantastic and haven't done much, save growing and nipping less.
Carter will be 2 this year...we are pretty proud of this pup in that many of those among our acquaintance have noted how much more docile he has become. Yay! Maybe we can have friends over to the house in 2008? Carter has officially decided that he is Hubster's dog - I believe is is because Hub-unit let's him on our bed when I'm not at home.
Brennan will be older this year...we don't know technically how old she is (sad, I know). We have been through a roller coaster with Brenny-girl this year, however. She started limping and then started sporadically losing the use of her back legs. She was later diagnosed with Type II Disc Disease and was given a steroid. She's back to normal now - with a little limp. A recent vet visit assured us that she's happy, fairly healthy, and overall the sweetest girl around.
That's about it for us this year....if you're really curious as to ALL the ongoings, give us a call or read my 20 billion blogs.
1.06.2008
1.02.2008
Happy New Year....New Things
Well, this second day of the new year has been the first we have had in our house for the past 2 weeks. We've actually spent less than 12 hours in the comfort of our own home. We've been out and about visiting family over the holidays - which has been wonderful and tiring. It is good to be home.
This is the first year I haven't sat down and written out goals or resolutions. I mean, sure...I could lose some weight. I could probably work out more, have more quiet times (definitely), consume smaller amounts of caffeine and sugar, read more, etc.....but, I really don't care to write that down. Why should I make a record of my failings....why not write list of things I did correctly during 2007.
So, here you go:
1. I confronted my eating disorder and truly changed my mindset towards food.
2. I realized my job is just a job...and at the end of the day is not worth stressing over.
3. I stepped out and started my own business.
This is the first year I haven't sat down and written out goals or resolutions. I mean, sure...I could lose some weight. I could probably work out more, have more quiet times (definitely), consume smaller amounts of caffeine and sugar, read more, etc.....but, I really don't care to write that down. Why should I make a record of my failings....why not write list of things I did correctly during 2007.
So, here you go:
1. I confronted my eating disorder and truly changed my mindset towards food.
2. I realized my job is just a job...and at the end of the day is not worth stressing over.
3. I stepped out and started my own business.
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