SO WHAT! Wednesday


Wednesday Already? Wow.  We are in a mad dash for Thanksgiving and this week I am saying So What! if:

  • I couldn't bring myself to buy an ugly sweater from Goodwill for an "Ugly Sweater Party" we are going to in December.  They had plenty, and I mean plenty, of ugly sweaters to choose from, but I just couldn't bring myself to pay any amount of money for some of the God-awful choices that were in front of me.  [to be continued, I'm sure]
  • My "Hatin' on Facebook" is growing more and more intense as each day passes.  It seems like NOTHING but advertisements in my feed.  Just another reason to ignore it.  
  • I have THE.CUTEST.PUPPY ever but she bites like a Piranha.  For real!  This teething stage is going to leave a mark for sure. 
  • The Kids and I visited Sarris' Candies last weekend and I bought a 1/2 pound bag of JellyBeans and ate every last one.  OMG!   I picked out my own assortment and I'm delighted to say that French Vanilla and Banana Nut were in the bag.

  • I love Combos - Pizzeria Flavor.  Enough said.
  • I took my daughter to see "Catching Fire" on Sunday and I disliked it very much.  In my defense, I never saw The Hunger Games, so I was lost the minute the movie started.  I wanted to take Bella because she was so anxious and excited to see it opening weekend, so I took her because I'm a good mom.
  • I popped my earbuds in and listened to my John Mayer playlist during the last hour and a 1/2 of "Catching Fire".  My John Mayer playlist is my coping mechanism.
  • I'll be watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade all by myself on Thursday.  It's a fond memory of my childhood that nobody in my current household likes to share with me. :( 
  • I've had my Christmas decorations all over my dining room for over a week and still have not put up one.  The puppy consumes a lot of my time and attention and I just haven't been able to focus.
  • I love to watch falling snow.  BIG FAT WHITE snowflakes.  I don't like driving in it but it looks so pretty when it's fresh and newly fallen.  Don't you agree?

  • I am not ready for Christmas at all.  I don't think anyone is, but just the thought of it coming so quickly is freaking me out a bit.

No more So Whats! for me this week, but there are plenty of other bloggers sharing at Life After I "Dew" so check it out.

Happy "Over the Hump" Day,




Letting Go

Wow.  I received the following in a random e-mail from my cousin, yesterday.  How could he have known it was just what I needed to hear?  He’s actually my dad’s first cousin (and one of my favorites) and  I only see him once a year but he often sends e-mails out to a family distribution list; some funny and some deep.  The words below --- deep:

There is great personal freedom to be found in letting go:

To let go doesn’t mean to stop caring, it means I can’t do it for someone else.

To let go doesn’t mean to cut myself off, it’s the realization that I can’t control another.

To let go is not to enable, but to allow learning for natural consequences.

To let go is to admit powerlessness, which means the outcome is not in my hands.

To let go is not to change or blame another, it is to make the most of myself.

To let go is not to care for, but to care about.

To let go is not to fix, but to be supportive.

To let go is not to judge, but to allow another to experience their humanity.

To let go is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes, but to allow others to affect their own destinies.

To let go is not to be protective, it’s to allow another to face reality.

To let go is not to criticize or control anyone, but to try to achieve what I dream I can become.

To let go is to fear less and to love more.


I don’t even know if there is anything more I need to say.  It’s perfect!


Let it go,


Stuck in Reverse...

Lately, I have been feeling like I am stuck in reverse.  It's hard to explain but I feel like I'm going backwards.  I used to be so positive and motivating and lately, I have been letting the weight of the world bring me down.  I don't like it.  I don't like it at all.

So, I was listening to a little Coldplay last night and the song "Fix You" resonated with me.  These lyrics specifically...

When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse...
 

I am a big music lover and I have a habit deciphering lyrics in a "deep thoughts" kinda way. Sometimes the lyrics speak louder than artists performing them live in concert, as did these.

The question is why?  Why do I feel like that and what can 'fix me'?  The ending of the song says the 'lights will guide you home...' so I'm looking for the positive light and I believe that starts with counting my many blessings.

Stay positive,

SO WHAT! Wednesday

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I'm Back, People and this week I am saying So What if:
  • I have taken a ridiculously long blogging hiatus.  I have my reasons.  
  • Despite the long blogging hiatus, I have never missed a Quote of the Day Post on my Instagram or Facebook page (well maybe one, but ONLY one).
  • I always ease back into blogging, after a hiatus, with a SO WHAT! Wednesday post?  It's one of my favorite and it's a great ice breaker {thanks, Shannon!}
  • I have finally embraced the goodness that is Spotify and I have some pretty awesome playlists, if I do say so myself. {My Christmas Collection rocks my socks!}
  • I should be paying bills, but instead I'm getting my blog on.  It's all about priorities, right?
  • I think my dad is pretty cool because he handed over his secret Limoncello recipe - Holla!  His is the absolute best ever and I'm excited to try and replicate it.  

  • I have been hatin' on Facebook lately.  I barely make time for it anymore.  Too much drama and way to many groups to keep up with.  I prefer the simplicity of Instagram and Twitter.
  • I am over the moon for our new Chocolate Lab puppy, Willow.  I mean seriously, this little girl has stolen my heart.

  • I post a lot of pictures of Willow on my Instagram.  You can see why, obviously.  
  • I already ordered my Christmas cards [say what?].  Yep, I sure did.  I'm trying to get ahead of the holiday this year.
  • I am again obsessing over The Voice.  That show is all sorts of amazing and the talent this year is crazy good.  I do have a hands-down favorite though and it's Matthew Schuler.  Have you heard his rendition of 'Hallelujah' from last week's live show?  OMG People --- check it out!
  • If I listen to Matthew sing that song no less than 10 times everyday.  You understand why now, don't ya?
Well, that's all she wrote.  Stop over and visit my friend, Shannon at Life After I "Dew" and share your SO WHATS!

Happy "Over the Hump" Day,