Day 1-->30 Days of Truth

Day 01 → Something you hate about yourself.

If I had to pick one...it would be my weight. I hate that I am so heavy. I never had a weight problem until my adulthood. I was always very physically active with sports. As I have gotten older, by body hasn't cooperated. I have had knee problems since I was 13. I was told as a teenager to expect to need knee replacement surgery down the road. Arthritis is rampant in my family. I refuse to use this as an excuse, but when moving hurts, it's hard to be motivated!

I am definitely a stress/bored eater and I LOVE chocolate! When I was successful with weight watchers in 1999 I included 5 Hersheys kisses in my points every day. I can not cut it out completely!

Ok, now off to lunch! :) LOL

Thirty days of Truth

For the next 30 posts, I will be writing the TRUTH about myself. Here’s a preview of the writing topics:

Day 01 → Something you hate about yourself.
Day 02 → Something you love about yourself.
Day 03 → Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 → Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 → Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 → Something you hope you never have to do.
Day 07 → Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 → Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
Day 09 → Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 → Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11 → Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 → Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 → A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)
Day 14 → A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Day 15 → Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.
Day 16 → Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 → A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 → Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 → What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 → Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 → (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 → Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23 → Something you wish you had done in your life.
Day 24 → Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Day 25 → The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26 → Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 → What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 → What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
Day 29 → Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 → A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself

I think this will be a tough assignment but I like a challenge!! Thanks to Mae for the "pass on"!

Meet me

1) Do your pants get hung on a hanger or folded? My work trousers are hung, khakis, jeans are folded.

2) If you are stranded on an Island, what 3 things would you need to have with you (not including humans or electronic devices)? Feelix (my stuffed bear that I have had for 20+ years and is now Bug's beloved), chocolate, and a good book

3) Where is the farthest you have ever traveled to? India

4) Do you live in a house, trailer, or apartment, etc? townhouse

5) What is your most hated household chore? Cleaning! They heavy duty kind with cleaner!

Important Women's Health Issue

A good friend posted this on her blog and I felt the need pass it on!

Please be sure you read carefully as this is important health information.


* Do you have feelings of inadequacy?
* Do you suffer from shyness?
* Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive?
* Do you suffer exhaustion from the day to day grind?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Margaritas.

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Shyness and awkwardness will be a thing of the past and you will discover many talents you never knew you had. Stop hiding and start living, with Margaritas.

Margaritas may not be right for everyone. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use Margaritas. However, women who wouldn't mind nursing or becoming pregnant are encouraged to try it.

Side effects may include:

- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Incarceration
- Erotic lustfulness
- Loss of motor control
- Loss of clothing
- Loss of money
- Loss of virginity
- Table dancing
- Headache
- Dehydration
- Dry mouth
- And a desire to sing Karaoke

WARNINGS:

* The consumption of Margaritas may make you think you are whispering when you are not.

* The consumption of Margaritas may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.

* The consumption of Margaritas may cause you to think you can sing.

* The consumption of Margaritas may make you think you can logically converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.

Please share this with other women who may need Margaritas.

Five Question Friday

1. If you could speak with a different accent, what would it be (i.e Australian, Scottish)?

I think I would like an Aussie accent. Sounds cool and refined!

2. Can you fall asleep anywhere? (i.e floor, couch, deck)

Not Easily! I have trouble falling asleep anywhere except the car when I am a passenger on a long drive!

3. Do you use public restrooms? If so, do you sit on the toilet?

Yes, I use them...when you gotta go, you gotta go! I wipe the seat and then sit...unless really gross...then either skip it or hover...depending on how bad I had to go!

4. If you were stuck in an elevator for 24 hours, what celebrity would you most want to be stuck with?

Hmmmmm, tough one...Oprah would be cool to talk with but Ben Affleck would be better for snuggling!

5. Where did you & your significant other go on your 1st date?

Our first "official date" was for pizza at Linwood Cafe in Randolph, MA and the movies to see "Aladin".

Chloe

Chloe was our second foster dog and before she even arrived, I was pretty sure we were keeping her! We started fostering dogs with American Lab Rescue in early December 2005.




Our beloved Bailey, the dog Hub and I got shortly after we got married, had become very ill and we had to have him euthanized on October 5, 2005...Hub initially said he NEVER wanted another dog. The pain of losing Bailey was too much. I was also devastated and my sadness continued every day when I returned to the house and there was no dog there to greet me. Yes, I loved Bailey and missed him, but I wanted another dog. Hub agreed to foster...so we signed up. The hitch was NO black labs (Bailey was a black lab mix)


The Rescue group asked us to take our first foster, Jake. We had him for one week and then he was adopted to his "forever home". We let Bug pick our next foster...she picked an adorable puppy, Honey. Honey found her forever family and didn't need a foster home. I then told the group we'd take "Tori" (aka: Chloe). The Rescue group was thrilled we would take her...she'd had a tough life in her short nine months. She hadn't done well in the shelter and was temporarily in a rescue home to try to fatten her up for the transport. She had survived Hurricane Katrina and Rita and had been a "teen" mom...all ready had a litter of puppies. She was VERY thin and struggled to keep weight on, though she was healthy. I told the rescuer I was in love with her pic/profile and that she may be a keeper for us. When I told Hub that Honey hadn't been available so I asked for "Tori" he said he had thought she was really cute.

"Tori" arrived in CT on December 18, 2005 from Louisiana. It was a two-day drive for her. She was VERY thin, but so soft and adorable. We were smitten! I immediately renamed her Chloe and she was ours!

Chloe quickly became Bug's dog, best friend, confidant, and protector. Bug has always been a bit on the anxious side and she doesn't not like to go anywhere in the house alone...so Chloe goes with her. She doesn't like to sleep alone, so Chloe sleeps with her. They have become quite a pair. Chloe steadily put on weight and is healthy and I think quite happy! She's a beautiful dog and she is still the softest dog I have ever had the pleasure or snuggling!

Isn't she pretty???

Best Friends!One of Chloe's favorite activities...stick chasing!

"camping" in the living room with Bug

Her favorite spot! The bed she generously shares with Bug!

My fears...

I have always pictured myself as a mom. When Hub and I got married he knew children were part of the equation. He was never as sure about children.

When we began to plan for a baby...because I PLAN everything!! I told him that I really wanted a daughter. Nothing against sons, my sister-in-law, she only wanted boys...me, I wanted a daughter. I wanted to share girlie things, prom, her wedding...it's just not the same with a boy.

I also thought April would be a great month to have a baby. We lived in Massachusetts, so by April the chance of snow is slim and spring is definitely on the horizon. We wouldn't have to bundle a brand new baby like an Eskimo against New England winters.

Bug, 1 year

I had my precious girl...in April! I have been crazy in love since! She is everything I could have imagined. She was blessed with my temperament which isn't always easy, but she also has my fine curly hair and I all ready own a hair straightener!

Fast forward 9+ years! She's entering fourth grade and is more tween then little girl. When did that happen?? Bug, 9-1/2 years

I'm a social worker and as such I really try to stay up on teen trends because I work with teens and honestly they have always been my passion. Today I learned of two new trends...1) Oral Sex is the new Goodnight Kiss and 2) Self-mutilation moves onto Embedding objects.

I know realistically that Bug is not likely to self-mutilate or embed objects beneath her skin, but it still scares me that it's out there and that there is a very good chance she will know and care about someone who does. What is Embedding? It's when a person who is in so much emotional pain and does not have a way to mitigate or cope with these feelings so they look for a physical outlet. Cutting is a physical outlet and now embedding where the person actually puts objects under the skin...eye glass screws, lead, paper clips, safety pins, etc. Google it, you'll see x-rays.

The "oral sex" thing scares me more. I KNOW kids don't think oral sex is "sex"...Thank you President Clinton! I have spoken with several teen girls myself. They consider themselves virgins if they are only having oral sex. There is no reciprocation...only girls performing for the boys. Girls perform oral sex in groups at school, at parties, on the bus...no where is safe! Girls are realizing they aren't getting any enjoyment, so they are now being paid with money, gifts or homework, etc. Girls doing this "exchange" don't see themselves as prostitutes because they are not out on the street! It's just a give and take, an "exchange"! Very scary!! Google "Oral Sex is the new Goodnight Kiss", but be prepared...it's graphic, not visually but the content.

So, I have this beautiful, sensitive, caring, sweet, loving, special girl...and I want to handcuff myself to her for the next 15 years! That should help her popularity! :)

My message...if you have children please keep up on the trends...and be involved, VERY involved. Be open and communicate with your child. If you aren't comfortable talking about sex stuff, get comfortable or find someone who is who can be a safe person with accurate information and similar values. Your child's health and well-being DEPENDS on it!

Bug and I, Nov 2009