You Might Be Interested To Know...

You might be interested to know ...

That I have been contemplating whether or not to return to blogging. It started out as a small break at the beginning of the year to get things on my to-do list taken care of, but quickly turned into a very long break. While I love blogging, and the friendships made through blogging, I have to admit that it is a little overwhelming at times. I started enjoying the fact that I wasn't tied down to my blog.

You may also not know ...

That I still avidly read each of your blogs (and sometimes comment) because I truly miss each and every one of you! Some of you have sent me emails making sure I was still alive, and those emails did not go unnoticed—I appreciate the concern!

I'm ashamed to admit ...

That I got caught up in “trying” to make my blog popular and get more readers. Little did I know that by doing that, I was compromising the content of my blog and blogging became a chore.

There's also ...

The fact that I was dealing with a broken heart. While I love foster care, and don't foresee not doing it, it is very heartbreaking. The two kids that we had for almost two years (G & J) left us last month. It was a reality shock—everything that I knew, my routine, my heart...all went out the window. Also, I got some news about Baby C that was very disheartening. Needless to say, I've had a lot to deal with!

Work wise, if I could do anything other than what I do now ...

I would go into Marketing/Advertising. My MBA was focused towards Marketing and it's something that I would love to do some day.

You also may not know ...

That I finally got my License to Carry in the mail!

And finally ....

I'm working on bettering myself. Hopefully that will include consistent blogging but I'm not making any promises just yet.

Defining My Own Perception: 2013

I'm linking up with Janna to share my expectations for 2013.

I never make yearly resolutions, so I LOVED Janna's idea of sharing what I expect for 2013. 

In 2013, I expect:

To help many more foster children.

To travel a lot--I'm sure I'll make MANY trips to Phoenix (to see to Jacob), but I hope to visit at least one new place this year.

To spend some time on a beach. I love Oklahoma, but I hate that it's landlocked. I plan to spend a few days doing nothing but laying on a beach. 

To pay my car off and make, at least, a small dent in my MBA loans. This is a completely realistic expectation, but will take a lot of devotion on my part.

To drink more water. I've never been good at drinking the recommended amount of water, but I expect to change this in 2013. 

To get to my goal weight and maintain it. I've been on Weight Watchers since last August and I LOVE it! I'm only about 10 pounds away from goal weight. 

To make more time to do the things I love (like reading and working out) and spend less time on my computer. 

To spend more quality time with my family.

To figure out what I want to do with my life--or at least take a few steps in the right direction. 

What do you expect from 2013?

I Swear, People Don't Want Me to Have Nice Things...

After a near death experience a car was about 6 inches from hitting my bumper going 70 mph,  I decided people don't want me to have nice things. The reasoning behind this theory?  Said crazy driver was in a ghetto P.O.S. car (did I mention, it was yellow). No less that 5 minutes down the road, I saw a Jeep almost flip because of people driving like maniacs.
After years of extensive research watching idiots on the road, I have come up with this highly scientific list of drivers:
1. Grandmas: You know the type, the ones who go 10 miles under the speed limit and come to complete stops before turning. The type that you often find yourself honking your horn at and speeding around.  These drivers are typically older and drive a Cadillac/Buick or similar boat.
2. Brown Nosers: The drivers who drive exactly the speed limit (maybe even one mph under the speed limit), promptly stop behind the white line on YELLOW lights, and who never think of getting in the fast lane unless they repent afterwards.  These drivers can typically be found in a Focus, Cavalier, or Silverado.
3.  Daredevils: If you are a daredevil, you often find yourself going several mph over the speed limit, driving with your knees while you apply makeup/eat dinner/paint your fingernails, and get angry when people mess up your cruise control. Daredevils own cars like Mustangs, Chargers, or Corvettes. 
4. Ticking Time Bombs: Drivers who suck at merging, cut people off, come close to causing wrecks on a daily basis, and who change lanes 4 at a time. These drivers are typically in P.O.S. cars, for obvious reasons. 
I think I fall into the Daredevil category. What about you?
Also, if you're interested in swapping for the month of January, please let me know ASAP!