Together we CAN do so much – National Childhood Cancer Awareness

August 31, 2009 Uncategorized, cancer awareness, september, this is me and heart

My child was diagnosed at 15 months with leukemia.

My child had 2 bonemarrow transplants

My child fought a hard battle – and sadly lost the battle.

WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.  Kids can not do this alone. Parents can not do this alone.  PLEASE help us advocate for our children.
Cancer knows NO boundaries.

These children deserve a cure – my child deserved a cure – PLEASE help.

Are you wondering just how you can help?

Bring awareness by asking your school to recognize the month of September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness month, wear a gold ribbon, showing your support. Contact the media and encourage them to do a story on cancer awareness.

We can make a difference!

Do it for the children..

Through out this month I will share Tyler’s diagnosis and journey with his battle with cancer. Our families battle with grief..

Fatty Fatty Bo Batty ..

August 30, 2009 Uncategorized

I feel like I am out of control. Seriously out of control.

My eating and purging are SO freakin’ out of control and I need to do something about it.  I didn’t think I had gained very much weight because I was in shorts most of the summer – shorts that are comfy.  Or my summer skirts and tee-shirts – comfy as well.

They sure didn’t give me the warning that I had put on weight.. Oh NO.. no, they teased me and made me feel comfy and cozy and CUTE..

Deceiving little outfits.

However – this week I went back to my teaching position and it was time to put the work clothes back on.  You know – the ones with the zippers?  Adorable shirts with cuffed sleeves..  You following me?

I COULDN’T EVEN ZIP MY FAVORITE PANTS.  I layed down on the bed, sucking my tummy in and willing those pants to zip. Good GOD  JUST ZIP already -  did they shrink??  What?!

I pulled out another outfit – while they DID zip. .  They were VERY uncomfortable.

30 minutes later – after an ugly cry bawling fit on my bed I finally found something that would work and right then and there I promised myself to do something about this.

So.. as I unpack the boxes from our cross country move , purging through SO much unwanted, unnecessary items, I have decided to purge my life as well. I believe if I purge my life – I will make better choices in my eating and overall I will be happier. Everyone around me will be happier as well.

I know there will be some emotional days during this process – I have to do it though.

I want to be successful at this and I fear failure..however, the only real, true way to fail is to not even try.

Any ideas or tips for this chunkadunk wanting to rid the chunk part?

on a break

August 28, 2009 Uncategorized

Just back to work and I am swamped ..

I will be back soon – not that I am too awfully missed!

xoxo

Mas Salsa Por Favor

August 20, 2009 recipe

I LOVE homemade salsa. It’s soooo easy to make and tastes so yummy..

6-7  roma tomatoes
6  green onions, chopped
1 lime, squeezed
1-2 chopped jalapenos (remember the seeds inside are what is really hot, so don’t just chop the whole thing and put it in unless you like it REALLY hot…)
1/2 onion, chopped ( I use sweet onions like Walla Walla or Videlia )
cilantro ( chop fine or use kitchen scissors )
salt ( start with 1 tsp)
garlic powder ( season to taste)

I cut the tomatoes first, and see how much I have, then add a small amount of everything and keep adding what I want until it tastes just right.

You will LOVE this. It is SO easy and deeeeelish!

Yes, I am a sissly la la

August 19, 2009 Uncategorized, this is me and heart

Today were were talking about our fears . Everyone has them? Right?  I mean – I know I sure do.

I seriously didn’t think any of mine were humorous to try to stifle a giggle – but apparently the people I was having lunch with thought differently.

So -yeah, what of it?

7 RANDOM things that make me fearful/afraid of..

• 1.Cockroaches – Never experienced them until Florida. Ew. Ew and EW. Seriously I saw some on the side of the buildings that I could have put a saddle on. Just .. EW.

• 2.  Drowning:  Just a little over 4 years ago – my son and I became stuck in a horrible current while floating in the river. IN THE SWIMMING section.  That was the only time in my life that I was SO close to dying. It took 5 EMS and volunteers to get us out. The image of my son standing on the shore and hearing him scream is something I will never forget. Ever.  That leads me into my next fear..

• 3. Swimming: I will only swim in a pool or a lake with NO currents

• 4. Lizards: They totally SKEEVE me ..

• 5. Losing my family

• 6. Driving over LOOOONG bridges.

• 7. Being alone.  I hope that I am never alone in my life.  That those who love me now, will love me for always.

You? What are YOU afraid of?

must you whine so much?

duh, internet, my bitchy self, snarky

Seriously -

If you are going to have a blog – don’t whine about people stumbling upon it and reading it.   And by people, I mean the WRONG people. Bosses, ex husbands, CURRENT husbands, families.

I am SO tired of reading people’s crybaby, boohoo whining about being found out. Sweet MOTHER, this is the INTERNET. Google, people – GOOGLE!

Recently, my blog was found and I had to reconsider what I had posted – I dealt with it and moved on.

Yes, it’s a blog and inherently public. Clearly, this is going to eat away at you, so you have to make a decision about how you are going to deal with it, So either delete your blog – make it a password protected blog or just quit yammerin’..

Maybe I’m totally WAY off base here – but uh.. I don’t think so.

Blizzards are in the forecast..

August 13, 2009 Uncategorized

Won’t you go and treat yourself, your family or your co-workers to a Blizzard from Dairy Queen?

Today is Miracle Treat Day .. Buy a Blizzard® Treat at a participating DQ® location today and $1 or more per Blizzard will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network hospital in your area.  YOUR AREA. It stays local.  You’ll be helping to save and improve the lives of children in your community!

Please?

In memory of our Tyler?

Home again..

August 8, 2009 Uncategorized

We are home from our 3398 mile move from Tampa to Washington state..

As soon as I find the power cord to my laptop I will sit and do an update because right now? It’s freaking dying.. Gah!

And doing a post on my blackberry is TOO tedious!

xoxo