While I was taking a fb break I started "blog stalking". Little less fun because I couldn't exactly choose who I stalked and I most certainly have never met the people I was "stalking". However, in stalking I discovered that there are four major blog topics: faith/religion, food/recipes, babies/children/family, and complaining. Now of course these topics can overlap at any time, and the faith blogs are really the only ones that veered from "topic" the least. So why do I even bring this up ... well I've found that coming up with things to blog about hasn't gotten any easier with a few months time. I don't know enough about JC to start preaching to others. Although as time goes by He will be mentioned. The only thing I know how to cook is mac and cheese from a box, grilled cheese sandwich, or scrambled eggs. I'm also not nearly daring enough (yet) to venture down the road of learning how to cook. Josh is a wonderful cook ... why kick him out of the kitchen to create something 1/4 as good. Babies have no interest to me. I like other people's babies, most especially those of who I consider myself related. But none for me please. And lastly ... my life rocks. Plus I'm a firm believer that you bring in what you put out. Why the heck would I push negative all over just to have it come back around?
Don't get it twisted, I have tough moments, bad days, cranky attitudes. But at no point during any of that do I sit back and think "my life is the worst, ever". It is so very far from it.
So back to my struggle to find a topic. I'll think of something to type about throughout my day and I should really jot them down, because it is guaranteed that I will forget. Writing them down might prove to be helpful.
And I need all the help I can get with blogging, lol. I am currently looking up live music on YouTube, having my own private concert at the dinner table. I need a concert to look forward to like Oregon needs some sun already!
I have come up with an idea ... a stolen idea from one of my stalking victims. She is a mom and she was doing a "52 weeks with my kids" project. Now I only have Eli as a "kid" and although that might be an interesting entry for a week or two, it would quickly get dull. So I thought I'd do "52 weeks with KME". Some weeks may be quiet and not have a lot of action, but the point isn't necessarily to be thrilling (although that'd be nice for you), the point is to get this blogging thing down as a habit and share my antidotes on life, my life.
There are a few things I'll need to do in order to make this happen:
1. Use my camera. I love seeing ppl's pictures as I stalk them. Plus it may make my blog more appealing. Maybe I'll get more followers! :)
2. Learn how to post the pictures I take. You'd think this would be easy, but I need to be shown something to actually catch on long enough to repeat it. Luckily I know two of the bloggers I stalk and they both post pics.
3. Actually follow through with at least one weekly entry to make this project a reality.
I think I can do that. Yep ... I can.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
I am loved
Today has started out beautifully. I took Betty into MINI for her annual oil change and maintenance and it's going to cost LESS than originally thought! Then I walked in the sunshine down to the nearest Starbucks and now I'm that girl, blogging at Starbucks. Oh how I have longed for this day!
This is how I imagine "bloggers". They sit in coffee shops with their Apple laptops and type the most intriguing thoughts. Not that mine will be intriguing ... but I feel as though i'm on a whole new level, lol. How pathetic am I?
Last night I was lucky enough to sit down with six of my dear friends to celebrate my birthday. Friends has been a topic I have thought about blogging on often but simply hasn't happened. I wanted to be able to give it time and let my words be well thought out.
Most of my closest girlfriends I met in high school. I recall upon graduation some family members telling me that I'd lose these friends who had become like family to me to their new college friends, and that college is where you make your best friends. I didn't go to college. Today I believe this was a ploy to entice me to go, but back then I thought I was truly going to lose all my girlfriends to these new college friends, people who were smarter and better than me.
It's been 12 years since I graduated high school and I talk to the 6 closest from high school weekly, if not daily. I am also lucky enough to see most of them (5) on a weekly basis as well. Although I missed them while I was in Colorado I don't think I truly knew how much until I came back home, and even to this day, it constantly makes me grateful for our bond.
Last night was one more reason to put them at the top of my gratitude list. We dined at a little italian spot in the Pearl District, ate delicious food, laughed, and made another memory for the books. I love them, they are my chosen family ... well semi chosen. JC gets more credit for them being in my world than I do, however we have put in the work to keep our bond. Our paths are forever changing and our friendship is always evolving, but that's what makes it so beautiful. I lean on them for advice and they lean on me. I would not be who I am today without them. Simple as that.
This is how I imagine "bloggers". They sit in coffee shops with their Apple laptops and type the most intriguing thoughts. Not that mine will be intriguing ... but I feel as though i'm on a whole new level, lol. How pathetic am I?
Last night I was lucky enough to sit down with six of my dear friends to celebrate my birthday. Friends has been a topic I have thought about blogging on often but simply hasn't happened. I wanted to be able to give it time and let my words be well thought out.
Most of my closest girlfriends I met in high school. I recall upon graduation some family members telling me that I'd lose these friends who had become like family to me to their new college friends, and that college is where you make your best friends. I didn't go to college. Today I believe this was a ploy to entice me to go, but back then I thought I was truly going to lose all my girlfriends to these new college friends, people who were smarter and better than me.
It's been 12 years since I graduated high school and I talk to the 6 closest from high school weekly, if not daily. I am also lucky enough to see most of them (5) on a weekly basis as well. Although I missed them while I was in Colorado I don't think I truly knew how much until I came back home, and even to this day, it constantly makes me grateful for our bond.
Last night was one more reason to put them at the top of my gratitude list. We dined at a little italian spot in the Pearl District, ate delicious food, laughed, and made another memory for the books. I love them, they are my chosen family ... well semi chosen. JC gets more credit for them being in my world than I do, however we have put in the work to keep our bond. Our paths are forever changing and our friendship is always evolving, but that's what makes it so beautiful. I lean on them for advice and they lean on me. I would not be who I am today without them. Simple as that.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Third Decade
Just like that, 24 hours go by, and I'm 30 years old.
There is in fact a different feeling. I feel more secure in who I am, more comfortable in what I've accomplished or haven't accomplished. I am happy where I stand, and that's a great feeling.
While Josh and I were on vacation I thought about many subjects to blog about, but as you've come to expect, i've forgotten them by now. However gratitude is something I think everyone can relate to. I try to find one specific thing to be grateful for each night when I talk to JC. Of course I thank Him for my life, those that I love, our health, a good day, generic things. But I try to zero in on one thing that stood out more than the rest. Birthdays are a good time to look back at what we came from, where we are now, what we've been through to get where we are. So here is a short list of some things I'm grateful for today (no particular order (that'd be insane)).
1. Elinore being a good girl while we were gone on vacation. Seeing her stinky face.
2. Coming home to a clean home, coming home to a home.
3. Our vacation and quality time spent together.
4. All those that took a moment to wish me a happy day yesterday & made me feel special.
5. Dinner with two of my favorite men.
6. Waking up to a voicemail from Quam (my nickname for my brother, Justin).
7. No rain.
8. Music (playing as I type).
9. Getting back to my regular schedule soon!
10. Sobriety
Your turn. Take a moment, think of some simple, yet important things that you're grateful for.
It's the simplest way to turn a crappy day upside down. Just start listing things you're happy to have, or happy NOT to have, and you'll see ... the day will turn around. Go ahead, give it a try the next time you're cranky. :)
There is in fact a different feeling. I feel more secure in who I am, more comfortable in what I've accomplished or haven't accomplished. I am happy where I stand, and that's a great feeling.
While Josh and I were on vacation I thought about many subjects to blog about, but as you've come to expect, i've forgotten them by now. However gratitude is something I think everyone can relate to. I try to find one specific thing to be grateful for each night when I talk to JC. Of course I thank Him for my life, those that I love, our health, a good day, generic things. But I try to zero in on one thing that stood out more than the rest. Birthdays are a good time to look back at what we came from, where we are now, what we've been through to get where we are. So here is a short list of some things I'm grateful for today (no particular order (that'd be insane)).
1. Elinore being a good girl while we were gone on vacation. Seeing her stinky face.
2. Coming home to a clean home, coming home to a home.
3. Our vacation and quality time spent together.
4. All those that took a moment to wish me a happy day yesterday & made me feel special.
5. Dinner with two of my favorite men.
6. Waking up to a voicemail from Quam (my nickname for my brother, Justin).
7. No rain.
8. Music (playing as I type).
9. Getting back to my regular schedule soon!
10. Sobriety
Your turn. Take a moment, think of some simple, yet important things that you're grateful for.
It's the simplest way to turn a crappy day upside down. Just start listing things you're happy to have, or happy NOT to have, and you'll see ... the day will turn around. Go ahead, give it a try the next time you're cranky. :)
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