Adventures!

Life is such an incredible adventure. Tonight we are going to start our trip to Utah. We will be attending a friend's wedding and meeting some incredible friends that I've known for 5 years. It is a  16.5+ hour drive, but with both me and Tye, it'll be an adventure!

Yesterday, I decided I was going to start walking. I did a 4 mile trek, 2 miles to the cemetery, 2 miles back home. My legs and tummy and derriere were all telling me that I did good! Yeah, I am sore this morning! I am proud though. I am starting something good for me. YAY for new adventures.

My Monsters all started school again. They love it. I couldn't be more happy that they love school. I will help them chase their dreams. I'm currently proving to them that dreams could come true. I will have my associates in Educational Paraprofessional at the end of November! It is nearly time for me to start my capstone, which is what will determine if I receive my associates or not. I know I will pass, simply because I'm amazing.

I love that I can soon be working within the school systems. I am hoping to be able to work at Hedley ISD as that's where my kids attend, however I will put my application in all around. I just want to be around children. I love helping them better themselves.

OH!! I applied for a social media and community service role through National Society of Collegiate Scholars. I feel as if I can do more for this program and gain better leadership abilities. I am also going to be a penpal at In2books again and a mentor at icouldbe.org. I want to help people, and what better way than doing things through school.

I am happy. Truly, deeply happy. I have incredible friends and my amazing family. I love my life. The only thing I would ever change anything would be to bring all those I care about closer. I love you all tons. **hug**

More Rambles from your Favorite Midget :D

Today is absolutely beautiful. Clouds in the sky, nice cool temperature, sun shining bright, ahhhhh. I wish it were like this all day, every day, 24/7/365. Such a calming morning.

Now, for my rant of the day... STOP LETTING DISABILITIES RUN YOUR LIFE! Yeah, I understand it's hard, they suck and there is "no way you can do it." Well guess what, you are wrong. It is hard, yes. Disabilities suck, yes. However, only you can change yourself to do what you want. I'm not saying you're going to get over your disabilities. The reason I'm bringing this up, is I have MANY friends who talk about how hard it is to be normal or do things that other people can, because of a disability.

Let's take a look at a few people, shall we? Here's an easy one, Ludwig Van Beethoven. Anyone who listens to ANY music knows this name. We all know he was Deaf. Did he let that stop him from creating beautiful music? NO. He wasn't born deaf, he started going deaf when he was nearly 30.

Next we will look at Nick Vujicic. Talk about an amazing person. Watch this video. He is incredible. Tell me you can't do it. Go ahead. You and I both know you can do anything. The way I see it, you are not disabled. You are human. We all have our positives and negatives about ourselves. Wake up, smile at the sunshine, take a deep breath and TRY. I, for one, can do anything. Tell me I can't, I'll do it just to prove you wrong. And before ignorance speaks, I am not saying I can make an elephant jump. I'm speaking of real life, importance. I was told I would drop out of High School because I left home half way through my senior year. I graduated with a 3.2 GPA. I was told I was going to amount to nothing. I have the most amazing life. Yes we have struggles, but who doesn't? I have my kids. I have love, I have friends, I have family. I own my house and three vehicles. Yeah, they like to break down, but hey, that's life, right? I am a full time student, and I WILL be a teacher. I belong with children. You may belong doing other things like photography *I want to be a photographer too, but one step at a time* or a doctor, or a fast food manager. If you are happy somewhere and belong there, by all means do it. Disabilities, whether they be physical or mental, aren't going to stop your dreams. Only you can stop your dreams. Be an inspiration, even if it's only an inspiration to yourself. I am :D

A little bit of everything

Okies, first we're going to have a little rant. If you are either in a bad mood, or just having a bad day STAY OFF OF THE COMPUTER!!! You misconstrue everything said as a stab directly at you. The vast majority of the time, people say what's on their mind, on the computer anyways. It is not directed at you unless someone writes "Hey such and such, you're an idiot" or something along those lines. I refrain from saying names a lot because it is rude to bring that attention on someone when you're the one with the beef against them. For example, if someone I know decides to make stupid decisions in their life and I am completely against it, I may write "you are such an idiot, think before you act!" then all of a sudden everyone who has done something stupid will react. I won't say "Hey George, you are being an idiot." unless they know how blunt I am and that they won't get their feelings hurt by my saying so. Yes, I bring a lot of my thoughts forward and the vast majority of you know that I don't really care if I hurt you or not. I am blunt. But come on, someone is writing something in general, not directly at you. If you don't want the negative feelings or attention, DON'T READ IT!!! Get off Facebook or whatever you are on, sit back, read a book, go for a walk, play a game, just GET OFF THE DARN COMPUTER! I am so tired of reading "don't mess with me today" or "don't talk about me" type crap. I mean come on now.

We went to Kansas last month, visited with family and had a great time. We even put Tye in Jail! My Momma will be here for a week on the 16th. It'll be great to see her again as I haven't since Christmas! Then at the end of this month, we are going to Utah to see Shellie and her soon to be hubby get married. I'll get to see two old friends at the wedding *Shellie and Nicole* and meet some wonderful ladies I've befriended over the past few years. Next month I have a baby shower to attend, and then we are planning a camping trip at the end of September! WHEW busy busy!

School is going good. I still have my A's. I'm working hard. I will have my associates in November, so GO ME! I am continuing on for two more years to get my bachelors. I'm excited.

OH I wanted to bring a website to attention. This guy does AMAZING art. nogreaterloveart.com His name is Jason Bullard and WOW. I have 4 prints of his, finishing building the frames for them but yeah. I'll take pics of them when I'm completely finished.

I'll stop rambling for now. Much Loves where they go!

Bully

Now seriously, What the heck is wrong with people? Why is there so much hatred, cruelness, prejudiced people??? Now I grew up believing we all bleed the same color, we are all the same! Differences don't matter, that's what makes us individuals, cuz if we were all 100% the same, what fun would that be? Look at this video, it describes how I feel about bullying. You are Beautiful, period. You know, those of you who read this know me. I am short, I am blunt and I don't care what others think! I am completely amazing, because I am me! I am raising my children to treat their classmates and everyone they meet as equals. They know to treat all their classmates with love and respect. If they see someone who looks different, who has flaws, they need friends too! A while back, we watched a lot of Extreme Makeover Home edition. My oldest daughter, Kylie, loved that show. On one of the shows there was an amazing family.Here is a copy & paste from the website.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: The Tom Family

Susan Tom, a single parent of seven adopted children with disabilities from Fairfield, CA, didn’t set out to adopt children with special needs, but somehow they found each other. After her divorce, Susan, a mother of four at the time (two biological, two adopted), became a foster parent and soon fell in love with the children no one else wanted. Now “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will give back to a woman who has given so much love to children in need by providing a new home for her family in two special back-to-back episodes.

Taking in children with challenges hasn’t been easy. For Xenia and Hannah, who were born without legs, and Libby, who was born with spinal bifida and confined to a wheelchair, the Tom home is a logistical nightmare. For Cloe, who was born unable to bend her elbows and knees, getting around the house and up the stairs is extremely difficult. There is also Katie, who was born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and is mentally challenged, and Faith, who was badly burned as a baby and encounters stares from strangers every day of her life. Finally there’s Margaret, who was not expected to live because of brain damage; she’s now a thriving 21-year-old who works full-time and helps out her siblings, as she pursues her dream of becoming a pediatric nurse.

In these special episodes of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” this family will finally find a safe haven to call home. Discriminated against on a daily basis by ignorance and physical challenges, the Tom children deserve to have a home that doesn’t discriminate against them. Susan and the children are thinking of taking in more children with special needs, if their new house could accommodate them.

While the design team, contractors and hundreds of workers, volunteers and a local builder, the Sacramento division of John Laing Homes, are building the Tom’s dream home and comfortable living environment, the family will go on vacation at Walt Disney World.

In addition, the Backstreet Boys send a special video message to the family while on tour, and country singer Mark Wills performs for the family at Disney World during their vacation. During the construction, champion wrestler/weightlifter Kyle Maynard (author of “No Excuses”), who was born with a rare disorder called Congenital Amputation, inspects the house to make sure it’s disability friendly and gets into a wrestling match with Paul DiMeo. 

Pretty cool huh?

Now this is the song that Mark Wills sang, it's absolutely amazing:

Anywho, I was telling you what Kylie did. When we watched that episode, she looks me dead in the eye and said, "Mommy, why do kids pick on her? She's beautiful." Tell me I don't raise good kids. :D Bullies and other people in general could learn a thing or two from my daughter. :)

Don't!!

Hi my friends and family!! I am almost finished organizing my house. I am soooo happy to have a place that's mine.

Okay, I got on here today to vent a little. There is one word that is forbidden in my house. "can't" That word is the most untruthful, hateful word there is. You can do anything!! I know things get hard, I know you think it's impossible. I love the word impossible. Look closely: "I'm possible". Now listen, I am far from perfect. Things get hard. You want to change where your life is leading but you "can't" due to funds, due to your significant other, due to your job blah blah blah. You want to be happy? Love your friends and be the kind of friend you want. Smile when the sun shines on you. Take a deep breath and one step forward. SLOW DOWN!!! Life is not a race. Dance just because. Laugh at silly thoughts. You can do anything. You are more amazing than you think. You are my friend and I am by your side each step of the way. Doubt me, I will prove you wrong.

Mother

What is a Mother?

A hand to hold
A heart to heal
Arms to embrace
Beauty beyond any other form
Bountiful enjoyment
Caring nature
Cunning personality
Daring adventures
Driving kids everywhere
Ears to listen to problems
Enlightening
Fearless
Forgiving
Gift from God
Generous
Healer of boo-boos
Heart big enough to accept friends as family
Important
Independent
Joyful
Jumps at the opportunity to lend a helping hand
Kisses that heal everything
Kind words when they need to be spoken
Laughter that you'll remember most
Listens when talked to
Meaningful relationship
Makes the best of a rainy day
Needs no improvement
Never turns anyone away
Out of this world
Outgoing
Peaceful
Present even when they aren't here physically
Quick to help
Queen of the house
Respectful
Really important
Soft hugs and kisses
Sweet words of wisdom
Trustworthy
Truthful
Understanding
Undeniably incredible
Victorious
Vicious when they need to be
Wise
Wonderful
X-ray vision
eXtraordinary
Youthful
Yet to be forgotten
Zoo keeper
Zeal for life

Moms are vital for life. I love my Mom and am proud to say I still go to her when I need her. My mom is one of my dearest friends. I couldn't thank her enough for being my mother.

Working out

Today marks the beginning of a new me. I am working out, eating right and fighting to be more healthy for my kids sake. I will feel as amazing as people think I am. I want to be beautiful and healthy for Tye. He is my best friend and deserves someone who can keep up in life. Wish me luck because I won't give up.
On a side note, Mother's day weekend is going to be great. I get to spend the weekend with a friend at a spa! Tye will be with the kids, fishing, camping, or whatever. He is such a great Daddy.

School is going good. I just started my next set of classes. I love life. Live, dance, laugh and love. Live each day with love and joy.