Day 3- Quote of the Day

Some people develop a wish bone where their back bone should be.

Day 2- Quote of the Day

Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and you in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. ~ Or Mandino

Day 1 - Quote of the Day

Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better. ~King Whitney Jr.

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!!!!!!!

So, for New Years I have decided that I will post something everyday! That's right.... 365 posts in 1 year :) Now, don't get me wrong... It will probably be something as simple as my famous Quotes of the Day, but still..... 365 posts people!!!!!

I hope that you all had a fantastic Christmas, and a Fabulous New Years. May 2010 be a year full with laughter, love and stress free moments!!!!

Ummmm.....

So, I have been pondering death lately, and have wondered what my funeral would be like (yes, I understand this is bizarre, but just hang in there). I wonder what people would say about me- She was a great Mom, sister, friend.... But really......... Who really knows who I am besides me?

I ponder this because recently I attended a funeral of a young man. His life cut short. People talked as if they were his best friend, but were they really?

So, to all my friend/family.... Here is what I would want you to say at my funeral...

Holly was a FANTASTIC mother, her kids were her life... THE END!!!!

After the family prayer, when they close the coffin... I want "I live Survive" to start playing (yes, because I am just that weird). This will make everyone smile I am sure. They will think.... Oh My Heck!!!! She was so funny :) They will remember all the times that I made them laugh, cry, and hopefully they will think I was a GREAT person and when they hear this particular song, they will remember me!

I want "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" to play.. It is my all time favorite song! Mr. Ottis Redding was a genius! He just spoke to me with this song! So... Enough about my funeral, but just read the lyrics... I hope they bring you as much joy as it has brought me...


(SITTIN' ON) THE DOCK OF THE BAY
- written by Otis Redding and Steve Cropper

Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' come
Watching the ships roll in
And then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah

I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Ooo, I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

I left my home in Georgia
Headed for the 'Frisco bay
'Cause I've had nothing to live for
And look like nothin's gonna come my way

So I'm just gonna sit on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Ooo, I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

Look like nothing's gonna change
Everything still remains the same
I can't do what ten people tell me to do
So I guess I'll remain the same, yes

Sittin' here resting my bones
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's two thousand miles I roamed
Just to make this dock my home

Now, I'm just gonna sit at the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Oooo-wee, sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time


Remember, you can't always please everyone! You just have to be yourself and know that you are good enough! You are just sitting by the dock of the bay.... Livin your life :)

(No I am not planning on dying anytime soon, but you never know what is around the corner!)

Firsts

So, reflecting back on everything that I am grateful for- I am going to talk about Firsts!!!!

Do you remember your first kiss? The one that took your breath away. The one that made your stomach ache for more? I am grateful.....

Do you remember your first love? It might have been the same person that gave you that kiss. Remember how you felt when the words "I love you" were said to you that first time? I am grateful....

Do you remember the first time your heart was broken? How you thought your life was over? How you didn't think that you would find anyone who could put the pieces back together? How you cried yourself to sleep every night, wondering what you did wrong? I am grateful....

Do you remember the first time you saw your child? How you thought you couldn't love anyone as much as you love him/her? How you thought your heart was going to burst into a million pieces because you were so happy? I am grateful....

Do you remember all the friends you have in your life? Some have disappointed you, some of used you, and some would do anything for you? I am grateful....

Reminiscing back on the past 15 or so years (yes, I am that old)... I am grateful for all the heartache, blissfulness, and everything in between. Those who are reading this.. This includes you. All of you have helped me become the person I am today, and for that I am GRATEFUL...

I love you all more then you know. Even if we don't speak or see each other often.... You are in my life for a reason and I wouldn't change a thing...

Thank you all for just letting me be me!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving :)

Loves

Oh My Hell..... Really?

I am pondering life today and what differences there have been over the years, and to tell you the truth (not like you'd know if I was lying, lol ) I am amazed!!!

All my life I have heard that fashions come back into style, but I never in a million years thought that the 80's style would.... Now, don't get me wrong... 80's is my decade, but looking back at pictures, we all looked ridiculous.

Fluorescent colors, big hair, wild makeup.... I can actually smell the Aqua Net now! Leg warmers, cut off sweaters, wow......

Now, the good side to this is when I had my birthday party back in June, I was able to find clothes for my 80's party. Bad news is... My boys liked my clothes for the 80's party!!!!

Some of the clothes we had weren't that bad, but come on.... Fluorescent colors!!!! They didn't look good back then, and they don't look good now... (Contrary to what we thought back then,lol)

Just something to think about.....