I also need to get better pictures of my craft area and show you my favorite place :)
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Creative much?
I haven't been doing much creative work lately, and I can tell. So tonight I sat down and worked on a project. I have the template made. And I'm hoping to knock a few practice items out in the next few days, and then maybe create a tutorial!
Friday, March 09, 2012
Life on the daisy
I know that it probably seems like the only posts I publish are paid book reviews any more. I'm really trying to work more on that. I plan on sharing some non-paid book reviews as well!
It's difficult to write about our daily lives now. My daughters are 18 and 13 and the baby is 9! They have their own stories, and I'm careful with what I share about them here. And in all honesty, they are good kids. The temper tantrums and battle of wills are few and far between nowadays, and of course, I've learned to let more go.
I always sort of dreaded the teenage years. The eye rolling and knowing more than you. Don't get me wrong, I own up that I totally deserved whatever came my way...I thrived on correcting my mom when I was younger. But surprisingly, I'm loving the teenage years. I'm seeing the fruits of all those years of dealing with the temper tantrums and battles, and I'm enjoying them. They are mostly sweet, with the occasional twang. My girls are friends not just with each other, but with each other's friends. They enjoy spending time together. They include their brother when appropriate, even though he can be an annoying pest at times. They both have a good group of friends, and those friends have parents I like. They get good grades, they are home when they are supposed to be, and they are where they say they will be. I am blessed and I know it. I also make sure that they understand that they have more freedom and opportunities because they have earned my trust.
The Monster is a typical 9 year old boy. He still loves me with all his might, and even when he's mad at me he can't resist a good hug. It pains me at times to see how big he is getting...those teen years are coming fast at me with him.
My job is frustrating a lot of the time right now, with the occasional rewarding moment. We've made some new friends, and spring is hopefully arriving. Life is good on the Daisy right now.
It's difficult to write about our daily lives now. My daughters are 18 and 13 and the baby is 9! They have their own stories, and I'm careful with what I share about them here. And in all honesty, they are good kids. The temper tantrums and battle of wills are few and far between nowadays, and of course, I've learned to let more go.
I always sort of dreaded the teenage years. The eye rolling and knowing more than you. Don't get me wrong, I own up that I totally deserved whatever came my way...I thrived on correcting my mom when I was younger. But surprisingly, I'm loving the teenage years. I'm seeing the fruits of all those years of dealing with the temper tantrums and battles, and I'm enjoying them. They are mostly sweet, with the occasional twang. My girls are friends not just with each other, but with each other's friends. They enjoy spending time together. They include their brother when appropriate, even though he can be an annoying pest at times. They both have a good group of friends, and those friends have parents I like. They get good grades, they are home when they are supposed to be, and they are where they say they will be. I am blessed and I know it. I also make sure that they understand that they have more freedom and opportunities because they have earned my trust.
The Monster is a typical 9 year old boy. He still loves me with all his might, and even when he's mad at me he can't resist a good hug. It pains me at times to see how big he is getting...those teen years are coming fast at me with him.
My job is frustrating a lot of the time right now, with the occasional rewarding moment. We've made some new friends, and spring is hopefully arriving. Life is good on the Daisy right now.
Thursday, March 08, 2012
BHBC: Diary of a Mad Fat Girl
What's a girl to do when her two best friends get themselves into trouble? Rescue them, of course.
Graciela "Ace" Jones has loved the same boy since she was eleven, and still has the same best friends since then. When one friend is fired over false accusations, and the other hits a personal crisis, Ace finds herself in several interesting situations trying to help her friends right the wrongs that have been done to them.
I very much enjoyed Diary of a Mad Fat Girl. I could relate to the characters and laughed out loud at some of the situations Ace and friends found themselves in. The only thing that bothered me was when Ace referred to herself as fat. I understand that most of what she talked about was real, but while I could relate to the words she was saying, ultimately, I revert to the picture on the front of the book, and that looks like a healthy woman's legs to me. Maybe that isn't what Stephanie McAfee had in mind when she imagined Ace, but that is what is in my mind as I read the book. As someone who has struggled with weight issues, and the negative self-talk that follows, for most of her teenage and adult life, I hate when I read or hear other people disparaging someone who isn't really heavy.
I'm hoping there will be more stories from Stephanie McAfee, maybe even involving some of the characters from Diary of a Mad Fat Girl.
This is a paid review for BlogHer Book Club but the opinions expressed are my own.
Graciela "Ace" Jones has loved the same boy since she was eleven, and still has the same best friends since then. When one friend is fired over false accusations, and the other hits a personal crisis, Ace finds herself in several interesting situations trying to help her friends right the wrongs that have been done to them.
I very much enjoyed Diary of a Mad Fat Girl. I could relate to the characters and laughed out loud at some of the situations Ace and friends found themselves in. The only thing that bothered me was when Ace referred to herself as fat. I understand that most of what she talked about was real, but while I could relate to the words she was saying, ultimately, I revert to the picture on the front of the book, and that looks like a healthy woman's legs to me. Maybe that isn't what Stephanie McAfee had in mind when she imagined Ace, but that is what is in my mind as I read the book. As someone who has struggled with weight issues, and the negative self-talk that follows, for most of her teenage and adult life, I hate when I read or hear other people disparaging someone who isn't really heavy.
This is a paid review for BlogHer Book Club but the opinions expressed are my own.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Ponderings
Why do people hate on Nickleback so much? I'm not a die hard fan, but I don't find their music offensive.
Why is February the shortest month but it seems to last so long?
Why do people plan big events on holidays and special days, even if they don't celebrate them?
Why is it always a sunny, warm, gorgeous day on Thursday and then cold and rainy on Friday and Saturday?
Why is February the shortest month but it seems to last so long?
Why do people plan big events on holidays and special days, even if they don't celebrate them?
Why is it always a sunny, warm, gorgeous day on Thursday and then cold and rainy on Friday and Saturday?
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