Day 9 Blog Challenge: Something/Someone You're Proud Of

Im proud of.......

ME

Pregnant at 19 and in college, the year was 1999 and I had just started my 1st year in July, 2 weeks after high school graduation. I find out Im pregnant around October. Obviously my mother wasnt happy, in fact, she was the exact opposite as most parents of a still then teenager would be. I was told Im probably not going to finish college and Id be giving up everything I started to build.

It took a long time for her to get used to the fact that I was having the baby no matter what. Jordyn's dad at the time was around 23 and in the Navy. Like many of us out there, if you tell me I cant or wont do something, you bet your ass I WILL! Thats exactly what I did...

I worked part time and went to school full time taking 19 units each trimester and never took any time off of school. I made Dean's list mulitiple times and made sure I excelled. Pregnant and working till all hours of the night on projects, proposals, essays, etc. I made it work. We got married in 2000, 5 months pregnant and I gave birth during my 2 week break in between trimesters and went back to school the week after, STILL never having took any days off from being pregnant. I brought Jordyn to all of my team meetings for our senior project and graduated with my Bachelor's of Science in Business Information Systems with a 3.44 gpa, ugggh 1 point away from graduating with Honors...boooo! I dont regret a thing. I proved my mother wrong and you know, maybe that was her intent, to say that so that I would push myself that much harder to start the foundation for a better future for me and Jordyn. Either way, I did it and Im so very proud of myself to have done it. First in all of my friends to have gotten married and graduated college. I did it...and I will always be proud of myself for that...

Day 01: A Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

Day 02: A picture of something you cannot live without

Day 03: A habit that you wish you didnt have

Day 04: List 15 songs that represent your life's soundtrack

Day 05: A picture of somewhere you've been to

Day 06: A hobby you have

Day 07: A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

Day 08: Short term goals for this month and why

Day 09: Something/someone you're proud of

Day 10: A story about a past relationship

Day 11: A picture of something you dislike

Day 12: A picture of your room & dont cheat by cleaning it. Share a secret.

Day 13: Write a letter telling someone something you could never tell them

Day 14: A picture of something you ate and 10 confessions

Day 15: Put your iPod on shuffle & share the first 10 songs that play

Day 16: Something you could live without

Day 17: Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

Day 18: Plans/dreams/goals you have

Day 19: Nicknames you have & how or why you have them

Day 20: If you had 3 wishes, what would they be.

Day 21: Share a picture from your day

Day 22: What makes you different from everyone else

Day 23: What is something you crave

Day 24: Share a story about your past that you are ashamed of

Day 25: What I would find in your bag

Day 26: Places you want to visit before you die

Day 27: Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

Day 28: A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then

Day 29: In the past month, what have you learned

Day 30: A picture of you today & 20 goals you want to accomplish

Day 8 Blog Challenge: Short Term Goals For This Month and Why

Im going to keep this short, sweet, and to the point. I have only 2 short term goals for this month (well 30 days from now since the month is just about over) and here it goes:

1. Lose Weight - Self explanatory, I need to shorten my heffalump status so that I can be healthier for myself and for my family. If I dont have my health, I have nothing. I need to be here for Jordyn and I need to change my bad habits so that I can do the things I complain about not being able to do because Im too "healthy". So far 16lbs lost in like many months but the point is, is that I lost weight.

2. Make more money and/or earn extra cash $$$$$ - One way or another I need to find a way to get more cheddah in my pockets because Im long overdue to move out, like seriously. I shoulda been moved out years ago but you know, life happens and when you have a child and you are pretty much a single parent in so many ways, what I want doesnt always come first. As long as we have a roof over our heads, clothes on our backs, and food in our bellies I cant complain but I DO need to be on my own, like yesterday!  Its those moving costs that are killer, forget the rent and utilities, I got that on lock, its just getting out and movin, those costs are the ones that bite me in my *beep*. I'll get in where I need to be when Im meant to move out..its just a matter of time...

*tick tock*

Day 01: A Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

Day 02: A picture of something you cannot live without

Day 03: A habit that you wish you didnt have

Day 04: List 15 songs that represent your life's soundtrack

Day 05: A picture of somewhere you've been to

Day 06: A hobby you have

Day 07: A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

Day 08: Short term goals for this month and why

Day 09: Something/someone you're proud of

Day 10: A story about a past relationship

Day 11: A picture of something you dislike

Day 12: A picture of your room & dont cheat by cleaning it. Share a secret.

Day 13: Write a letter telling someone something you could never tell them

Day 14: A picture of something you ate and 10 confessions

Day 15: Put your iPod on shuffle & share the first 10 songs that play

Day 16: Something you could live without

Day 17: Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

Day 18: Plans/dreams/goals you have

Day 19: Nicknames you have & how or why you have them

Day 20: If you had 3 wishes, what would they be.

Day 21: Share a picture from your day

Day 22: What makes you different from everyone else

Day 23: What is something you crave

Day 24: Share a story about your past that you are ashamed of

Day 25: What I would find in your bag

Day 26: Places you want to visit before you die

Day 27: Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

Day 28: A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then

Day 29: In the past month, what have you learned

Day 30: A picture of you today & 20 goals you want to accomplish

Day 7 Blog Challenge [LATE]: A Picture of Someone/Something That Has the Biggest Impact On You

How could I post a picture of anything BUT my baby girl? Its pretty self explanatory especially if you are a parent yourself. Being a mother changes your life in so many ways you couldnt possibly imagine. Everything I do is for her, I seriously love her soo much it makes me cry to be without her. I have to tell her every day as many times as I can how much I love her, how special she is, how talented/gifted she is, and how perfect she is....to me. I may be a *beep* sometimes but she has softened my heart in ways I never thought possible. Children in general are such blessings and if I am unable to have any more children, having her in my life is all I'll ever need and want. Wow..Im crying as I type this.. <---- total sap!

She is my world <3

 

 

 

 

Day 01: A Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

Day 02: A picture of something you cannot live without

Day 03: A habit that you wish you didnt have

Day 04: List 15 songs that represent your life's soundtrack

Day 05: A picture of somewhere you've been to

Day 06: A hobby you have

Day 07: A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

Day 08: Short term goals for this month and why

Day 09: Something/someone you're proud of

Day 10: A story about a past relationship

Day 11: A picture of something you dislike

Day 12: A picture of your room & dont cheat by cleaning it. Share a secret.

Day 13: Write a letter telling someone something you could never tell them

Day 14: A picture of something you ate and 10 confessions

Day 15: Put your iPod on shuffle & share the first 10 songs that play

Day 16: Something you could live without

Day 17: Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

Day 18: Plans/dreams/goals you have

Day 19: Nicknames you have & how or why you have them

Day 20: If you had 3 wishes, what would they be.

Day 21: Share a picture from your day

Day 22: What makes you different from everyone else

Day 23: What is something you crave

Day 24: Share a story about your past that you are ashamed of

Day 25: What I would find in your bag

Day 26: Places you want to visit before you die

Day 27: Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

Day 28: A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then

Day 29: In the past month, what have you learned

Day 30: A picture of you today & 20 goals you want to accomplish

Day 6 Blog Challenge [LATE]: A Hobby You Have

....AND before you even assume Im going to show you a picture of something softball related...hmmmph IM NOT! SO THERE!

 

Im sure you arent surprised by this picture either...dammit!

So I love makeup..wooptidoo. I guess its a hobby, I just like it and I used to be into it super tough and made makeup tutorials on YouTube. Im not that into it anymore but its something Im always interested in. Mainly buying and using for personal use, no one over here is trying to be a make up artist...ya heard! ha ha

Now HERE is a better hobby that I love love...

DINING OUT!!!

2 years ago I started a "Restaurant Tour" with my co-workers, bf, and bff. What it was is everyone got a chance to pick a restaurant of their choice but it had to be a place NO ONE had ever been to. We dined out every 2 weeks and it was awesome. It was always on a Friday or Saturday and we'd have a blast. Anything from Italian to Lebanese to Mexican, man it was DELISH! Due to the economy and everyone being broker than broker, we havent gone for a VERY long time, we're talking just about 2 years! We need to get back on the grind for reals, our group kept getting bigger and bigger, which made it a lot more fun! So there you have it, a hobby I love and yet truly miss, DINING OUT!

<3 Yours Truly

 

 

 

 

Day 01: A Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

Day 02: A picture of something you cannot live without

Day 03: A habit that you wish you didnt have

Day 04: List 15 songs that represent your life's soundtrack

Day 05: A picture of somewhere you've been to

Day 06: A hobby you have

Day 07: A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

Day 08: Short term goals for this month and why

Day 09: Something/someone you're proud of

Day 10: A story about a past relationship

Day 11: A picture of something you dislike

Day 12: A picture of your room & dont cheat by cleaning it. Share a secret.

Day 13: Write a letter telling someone something you could never tell them

Day 14: A picture of something you ate and 10 confessions

Day 15: Put your iPod on shuffle & share the first 10 songs that play

Day 16: Something you could live without

Day 17: Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

Day 18: Plans/dreams/goals you have

Day 19: Nicknames you have & how or why you have them

Day 20: If you had 3 wishes, what would they be.

Day 21: Share a picture from your day

Day 22: What makes you different from everyone else

Day 23: What is something you crave

Day 24: Share a story about your past that you are ashamed of

Day 25: What I would find in your bag

Day 26: Places you want to visit before you die

Day 27: Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

Day 28: A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then

Day 29: In the past month, what have you learned

Day 30: A picture of you today & 20 goals you want to accomplish

Day 5 Blog Challenge: A Picture of Somewhere You've Been To

So everyone and their mama has been to Vegas..I KNOW! I spent my 29th birthday last year in Vegas at the beautiful and amazing M Resort. It was my first time back in Vegas since I was 9!!! I loved every second of being there, aside from the hotter than fish grease heat. NO BUENO! I cant wait to go back again, those Monopoly and Wizard of Oz slots are just calling my name, can you hear it?!?! CHA CHING!!!!!!

<3 Yours Truly

 

 

 

 

Day 01: A Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

Day 02: A picture of something you cannot live without

Day 03: A habit that you wish you didnt have

Day 04: List 15 songs that represent your life's soundtrack

Day 05: A picture of somewhere you've been to

Day 06: A hobby you have

Day 07: A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

Day 08: Short term goals for this month and why

Day 09: Something/someone you're proud of

Day 10: A story about a past relationship

Day 11: A picture of something you dislike

Day 12: A picture of your room & dont cheat by cleaning it. Share a secret.

Day 13: Write a letter telling someone something you could never tell them

Day 14: A picture of something you ate and 10 confessions

Day 15: Put your iPod on shuffle & share the first 10 songs that play

Day 16: Something you could live without

Day 17: Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

Day 18: Plans/dreams/goals you have

Day 19: Nicknames you have & how or why you have them

Day 20: If you had 3 wishes, what would they be.

Day 21: Share a picture from your day

Day 22: What makes you different from everyone else

Day 23: What is something you crave

Day 24: Share a story about your past that you are ashamed of

Day 25: What I would find in your bag

Day 26: Places you want to visit before you die

Day 27: Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

Day 28: A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then

Day 29: In the past month, what have you learned

Day 30: A picture of you today & 20 goals you want to accomplish

Day 4 Blog Challenge [LATE]: List 15 Songs That Represent Your Life's Soundtrack

Before I start I just want to let you know that it was pretty damn hard to pick 15 songs to represent my life, which is why this blog post is a day late. I had to really think about it and as I sit here at my desk, where I typically "work", I have chosen to "work" on something else, like my blog. Yay you! So the songs I picked have significant meaning to specific moments in my life, many of which are around the same time period but they are songs that reflect what I was going through or thinking at that time. Explanations arent always necessary, right? RIGHT! Lets get started......

1. #15 - #15 you ask? well none of us ever knew the title or the artist to this particular song, all I know is I got it off another cd from someone I was "dating" back then and me and my friends were hooked. We just call it #15 cuz thats the number it was on the cd..laaaaame I know. This song reminds me of the good times, good road trips Ive taken with friends up to the Bay and to Sactown.

2. Shake it Like a Salt Shaker by Yin Yang Twins - If you ever hung out with me way back when, during my "bootyclappin" days, you should know why this song is significant..lol. I danced like I was gettin paid (not pole dancin paid..lol) but I put in some work on the dancefloor PLENTY of times..damn I miss those days!

3. Get Low by Yin Yang Twins - Same reason as #2. Now its a miracle if I get on the dancefloor..damn wtf happened to me? ha ha ha

4. More Than Words by Extreme- its just truth in a song...

5. Computer Love by Zapp and Roger - ha ha ha 5 points if you can guess why this is on my list..

6. One in a Million by Aaliyah - .... Bruce :)

7. She's Royal by Tarrus Riley - Just listen to the song, its the bomb dot com and its how I feel on good days

8. I Got Your Back by T.I. & Keri Hilson - for my main...he should already know :)

9. Control by Janet Jackson - Ha ha ha, this should be posted on 1 through 15..lol. Its just my personality..

10. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem ft Rihanna - *sigh*

11. Closer by Goapele - a chill song that reminds me of the awesome times I used to have in Sactown with my Sactown family...miss those days!

12. It Kills Me by Melanie Fiona - *sigh*

13. They Gonna Talk by Beres Hammond - for a past relationship Ive had.... *rolls eyes*

14. Baby Mama by Fantasia Barrino - *sighs, rolls eyes then rolls eyes again, then smh* a single parent, even when I was married...holding down the fort always, putting her first till infinity and beyond!

15. How You Gonna Act Like That by Tyrese - some people are just....are just....uggggh.

<3 Yours Truly

Day 01: A Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

Day 02: A picture of something you cannot live without

Day 03: A habit that you wish you didnt have

Day 04: List 15 songs that represent your life's soundtrack

Day 05: A picture of somewhere you've been to

Day 06: A hobby you have

Day 07: A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

Day 08: Short term goals for this month and why

Day 09: Something/someone you're proud of

Day 10: A story about a past relationship

Day 11: A picture of something you dislike

Day 12: A picture of your room & dont cheat by cleaning it. Share a secret.

Day 13: Write a letter telling someone something you could never tell them

Day 14: A picture of something you ate and 10 confessions

Day 15: Put your iPod on shuffle & share the first 10 songs that play

Day 16: Something you could live without

Day 17: Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

Day 18: Plans/dreams/goals you have

Day 19: Nicknames you have & how or why you have them

Day 20: If you had 3 wishes, what would they be.

Day 21: Share a picture from your day

Day 22: What makes you different from everyone else

Day 23: What is something you crave

Day 24: Share a story about your past that you are ashamed of

Day 25: What I would find in your bag

Day 26: Places you want to visit before you die

Day 27: Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

Day 28: A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then

Day 29: In the past month, what have you learned

Day 30: A picture of you today & 20 goals you want to accomplish

Blog Challenge Day 3: A Habit That You Wish You Didnt Have

FUUUUUUUUCK MAN!

 

10 guesses what bad habit I have. There are plenty more bad habits that I have other than my sailor's potty mouth but do we really have the time? I mean really. I tell myself repeatedly that I need to stop cussing and to quit talking like I aint got no manners. Well, Ive failed, oh Ive failed miserably but dont you dare judge me, you ass! ha ha. Sorry, I will try to refrain, its not "lady like" right? well if thats the case I dont know many ladies then, well okay my grandma counts but Ive caught her like 3 times in my life saying a bad word but never how it is meant to be said, lol that sweet gal, oh how I love her. To be polite, non-judgemental, less opinionated, and apparently less passionate, thats what it would take for me to be more like a lady...wow, there are not enough hours in the day..lol.

 

In any case, Im a cusser a mother cusser..lol.

 

Uggggh...pray for me!

 

 

<3 Yours Truly

 

 

Day 01: A Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

Day 02: A picture of something you cannot live without

Day 03: A habit that you wish you didnt have

Day 04: List 15 songs that represent your life's soundtrack

Day 05: A picture of somewhere you've been to

Day 06: A hobby you have

Day 07: A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

Day 08: Short term goals for this month and why

Day 09: Something/someone you're proud of

Day 10: A story about a past relationship

Day 11: A picture of something you dislike

Day 12: A picture of your room & dont cheat by cleaning it. Share a secret.

Day 13: Write a letter telling someone something you could never tell them

Day 14: A picture of something you ate and 10 confessions

Day 15: Put your iPod on shuffle & share the first 10 songs that play

Day 16: Something you could live without

Day 17: Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

Day 18: Plans/dreams/goals you have

Day 19: Nicknames you have & how or why you have them

Day 20: If you had 3 wishes, what would they be.

Day 21: Share a picture from your day

Day 22: What makes you different from everyone else

Day 23: What is something you crave

Day 24: Share a story about your past that you are ashamed of

Day 25: What I would find in your bag

Day 26: Places you want to visit before you die

Day 27: Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

Day 28: A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then

Day 29: In the past month, what have you learned

Day 30: A picture of you today & 20 goals you want to accomplish