Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Lessons of the Week
This past week has been crazy. I have had friends in town, packed, unpacked, road tripped to Maryland, and performed bridesmaids duties! Here are a few things I learned this week:
1. ‘When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long’ is a fitting quote in almost any situation.
2. Mapquest and the GPS have very different routes. Trust the GPS always.
3. You'll never know if you don't ask.
4. It’s almost never okay to wear a shirt that matches the exact color of your pants.
5. Playgrounds are fun at any age.
6. Emotions catch up to you at the strangest of times.
7. I can’t deal with fake nails. At all.
8. Sea turtles are precious. But maybe not the smartest.
9. Do not leave things til the last minute. It just causes stress.
10. My tilt table test was pretty accurate and I probably shouldn’t stand for more than 4 minutes at a time.
10a. Bridesmaids actually do pass out at weddings. It’s not just something you see on TV. Oops.
11. Always eat and never lock your knees.
12. Roadtrips are designed to make people fat. All you do is snack.
13. I have a bladder the size of a pea.
14. Moving is exciting and stressful.
15. There are few things better than seeing your hometowns skyline after a long car trip.
1. ‘When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long’ is a fitting quote in almost any situation.
2. Mapquest and the GPS have very different routes. Trust the GPS always.
3. You'll never know if you don't ask.
4. It’s almost never okay to wear a shirt that matches the exact color of your pants.
5. Playgrounds are fun at any age.
6. Emotions catch up to you at the strangest of times.
7. I can’t deal with fake nails. At all.
8. Sea turtles are precious. But maybe not the smartest.
9. Do not leave things til the last minute. It just causes stress.
10. My tilt table test was pretty accurate and I probably shouldn’t stand for more than 4 minutes at a time.
10a. Bridesmaids actually do pass out at weddings. It’s not just something you see on TV. Oops.
11. Always eat and never lock your knees.
12. Roadtrips are designed to make people fat. All you do is snack.
13. I have a bladder the size of a pea.
14. Moving is exciting and stressful.
15. There are few things better than seeing your hometowns skyline after a long car trip.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
A Year Without Bailey...
On August 10th, 2010 my family lost one of its best members. Our Bailey passed away. He has cancer and had been declining for a while, and after a few set backs, my family decided it would be most humane to let him go. We have some family friends who are vets and they agreed to come over and put him down at our house- we figured it would be less scary and more comfortable that way.
It was horrible. Saying goodbye and knowing that I wouldn't play with him in the yard, rub his belly, cuddle with him on the couch, or hear him grumbling in his sleep- that was hard. Sitting with him on the carpet in the living room and watching the vet put him down was hard. Seeing both of my parents cry hysterically when they loaded his lifeless body into the car was hard. The house never felt so quiet and empty.
I miss my Bay, and I think about him almost every day. But I'm glad he's no longer here and hurting. Sometimes you have to learn to let go, I guess!
It was horrible. Saying goodbye and knowing that I wouldn't play with him in the yard, rub his belly, cuddle with him on the couch, or hear him grumbling in his sleep- that was hard. Sitting with him on the carpet in the living room and watching the vet put him down was hard. Seeing both of my parents cry hysterically when they loaded his lifeless body into the car was hard. The house never felt so quiet and empty.
I miss my Bay, and I think about him almost every day. But I'm glad he's no longer here and hurting. Sometimes you have to learn to let go, I guess!
“If it should be that I grow weak, and the pain should keep my from my sleep; then you must do what must be done, for this last battle can’t be won. You will be sad, I understand. But don’t let grief then stay your hand. For this day more than all the rest, your love for me must stand the test. We’ve had so many happy years, what is to come can hold no fears. You don’t want me to suffer so the tim...e has come, please let me go. Take me where my needs they’ll tend, but please stay with me ‘til the end, to hold me close and speak to me until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree, it was a kindness done for me. Although my tail its last has waved, from pain and suffering I am saved. Please do not grieve that it was you who had this painful thing to do. We’ve been so close, we two, through the years; don’t let your heart hold any tears."
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Follow Friday: Team True Beauty
Okay fellow East Coasters, I know it’s technically Saturday, but I haven’t gotten around to my Follow Friday until now! So for my West Coasters, Happy Follow Friday. And for my East Coasters, Happy Follow Saturday!
There are so many amazing organizations that I feel really passionate about, so it’s really never hard to pick one for my Follow Friday. But this weeks is special. This weeks Follow Friday goes to Team True Beauty. So here’s a little background and a little bit about Team True Beauty.
Back at the beginning of 2011, there was a man on Twitter who was promoting so called ‘managed anorexia’ and basically telling people that thin was the only way to be. I saw this and was personally shocked and saddened by this. I immediately knew something had to be done. Luckily so did some other young ladies. Five AMAZING ladies, Megan, Kristen, Brittany, Morgan, and Meriam, all started a campaign on Twitter called Team True Beauty. The girls created the campaign to spread the word that beauty is more than just what is on the outside, and that true beauty comes from the heart! The girls are also trying to raise awareness about the dangers of eating disorders.
Almost exactly 7 months later, Team True Beauty has close to 6,000 Twitter followers, over 400 ‘likes’ on Facebook and have done an absolutely tremendous job of spreading awareness and providing support. The cause is so amazing and so uplifting it has caught the attention of celebrities such as Jena Sims, Amanda Schull, Dallas Lovato, Eliza Dushku, Josie Loren, Sarah Paxton, and many many more. Two huge celebrity supporters of this movement have been Daphne Zuniga and Shantel VanSanten. These 2 ladies have been kind enough to share their own personal stories and experiences, and they are SO powerful.
You can read more of these ladies stories, plus find out more information by:
-visiting the official Team True Beauty website
-following them on Twitter, @TeamTrueBeauty
-‘liking’ them on Facebook.
-Joining them on Crowdrise (if you haven’t heard of Crowdrise, you should really check it out)
-checking out Ms. Daphne Zuniga's personal website
-JOINING in the conversation!
These girls are amazing and friendly and the message that they are trying to send is so so so important. Eating disorders and over all poor body image are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society. What are we teaching the younger generation? We have the power to make a difference. These 5 girls certainly did. Now how can you help make the change?
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There are so many amazing organizations that I feel really passionate about, so it’s really never hard to pick one for my Follow Friday. But this weeks is special. This weeks Follow Friday goes to Team True Beauty. So here’s a little background and a little bit about Team True Beauty.
Back at the beginning of 2011, there was a man on Twitter who was promoting so called ‘managed anorexia’ and basically telling people that thin was the only way to be. I saw this and was personally shocked and saddened by this. I immediately knew something had to be done. Luckily so did some other young ladies. Five AMAZING ladies, Megan, Kristen, Brittany, Morgan, and Meriam, all started a campaign on Twitter called Team True Beauty. The girls created the campaign to spread the word that beauty is more than just what is on the outside, and that true beauty comes from the heart! The girls are also trying to raise awareness about the dangers of eating disorders.
Almost exactly 7 months later, Team True Beauty has close to 6,000 Twitter followers, over 400 ‘likes’ on Facebook and have done an absolutely tremendous job of spreading awareness and providing support. The cause is so amazing and so uplifting it has caught the attention of celebrities such as Jena Sims, Amanda Schull, Dallas Lovato, Eliza Dushku, Josie Loren, Sarah Paxton, and many many more. Two huge celebrity supporters of this movement have been Daphne Zuniga and Shantel VanSanten. These 2 ladies have been kind enough to share their own personal stories and experiences, and they are SO powerful.
You can read more of these ladies stories, plus find out more information by:
-visiting the official Team True Beauty website
-following them on Twitter, @TeamTrueBeauty
-‘liking’ them on Facebook.
-Joining them on Crowdrise (if you haven’t heard of Crowdrise, you should really check it out)
-checking out Ms. Daphne Zuniga's personal website
-JOINING in the conversation!
These girls are amazing and friendly and the message that they are trying to send is so so so important. Eating disorders and over all poor body image are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society. What are we teaching the younger generation? We have the power to make a difference. These 5 girls certainly did. Now how can you help make the change?
Friday, August 5, 2011
A True Inspiration: Ben Comen
In life we will face many challenges. It’s how we handle those challenges that really shows our true character. Before tonight, I had never heard of Ben Comen; yet after watching this video, I don’t think I will ever forget him.
Ben was dealt what some might consider a difficult card in life. However, Ben refused to be defined by his circumstances. He refused to be confined by his limitations. Ben pushed through, and when things got touch, he pushed harder. You see, all Ben wanted was to be a part of a team- to feel loved, appreciated, and to belong. And his perseverance, attitude, and, no doubt, personality, made it easy for others to respect and appreciate Ben. There are so many things I could say I’ve learned from this young man, but I think the most important is that your circumstances do not have to define you. You can be who you want to be, with effort, strength, courage, and perseverance. So what’s stopping you? What’s stopping me?
Ben was dealt what some might consider a difficult card in life. However, Ben refused to be defined by his circumstances. He refused to be confined by his limitations. Ben pushed through, and when things got touch, he pushed harder. You see, all Ben wanted was to be a part of a team- to feel loved, appreciated, and to belong. And his perseverance, attitude, and, no doubt, personality, made it easy for others to respect and appreciate Ben. There are so many things I could say I’ve learned from this young man, but I think the most important is that your circumstances do not have to define you. You can be who you want to be, with effort, strength, courage, and perseverance. So what’s stopping you? What’s stopping me?
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Summer Cold
A cold. In the summer. Cold. Summer. Contradictory, ironic, and not even a little bit fun. I have literally sneezed so many times that my legs are shaky. My nose is runny, my throat is scratchy, my eyes are puffy, I can’t stay asleep, and I‘m pretty sure my nose is beginning to look like Rudolph from all these tissues. Isn’t it funny how you never appreciate easy breathing until it’s not an option?
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