Life's a bowl of cherries...whatever that means!!

"What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare?" -Davies

Life is constantly changing, that's the one thing that's evident through my blogging experience! So where do I stand in life at this very moment? Content, happy and full of faith! A wise friend once told me (yesterday as a matter of fact) be careful when your on the mountain top because the valley is fast approaching! However I would like to bask in the glow of the mountain top and enjoy the moment...and hold on to the mountain top with a death grip in order to avoid the valley...lol!! I guess that's just my optimism shinning through or at least I'd like to think so. So what has life brought me as of recently? First most and most obvious my weight loss (those of you who know me well know the story)! I feel liberated, new and most importantly healthy! Secondly my husband is home full time from working in Iraq, I feel like life's getting back to normal, I enjoy having a two parent home! And as always my children are here for the comic relief that I very much need from day to day! Just yesterday I overheard Jayden ask Joshua what does "precious" mean? Joshua told him "you know the big fat girl" (referring to the movie) I laughed so hard I forgot to correct him and tell him what it really meant...!!! Never a dull moment with those fellas! On the family and friends front its going well!!! The most exciting details I can think of is the family wedding approaching in December...I'm excited to get all dolled up and see everyone! And also that my friends are growing in love, relationships and life in general...it always blesses my heart to see that!
Well in a cherry bowl that's that....I make no promises of a fast return nor do I dare jinks my self in blogging more often! Simply put...see ya when I see ya!!!

Almost Gone...

WOW...I actually logged on to my blog account today to delete it because I hadn't written anything in such a long time BUT after backtracking and reading a few I decided I cant delete it these are life experiences and its nice to be able to look back on them!!! I know on the last post I said I would blog more often, why is it every time someone says that it takes a year before they post again...lol!!! I love to write...so I'm really going to make an effort and besides I need to catch you guys up because alot had changed since my last post!!!

It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you...without a dope beat to step to..

MAN...has it been forever or what since I've last blogged!!! I love writing and often think of things that would be awesome to write about but never really sit down and do it! So lucky for you (cause I know you've been anxiously waiting...humor me) I have some alone time today and decided to sit down and write a little about whats been going on lately!! In the words of some famous Mexican guy....."Take it away!"
So life, for me, has taken a very interesting turn in the last few months!! Were to begin well I some what got a taste of what it feels like to be a single mom these past few months and let me say my heart truly sympathizes and goes out to the real single mom's, boy is it hard!! I'm not really single, as most of you know my husband had been working away for quite some time now, and I must say this distance has been tough! Up until that point John and I had never really been apart but through this distance I have learned a lot!! Mainly to rely on God to get me through this! I've said it before and I'll say it again (for those of you who missed it the first time lol) Through this time apart God has not only strengthened the relationship that John and I share but he's also strengthened our relationship with him! Ok enough of that mushy stuff right!!! Oh yeah back to single moms for one second though! Even though it's probably the hardest job in the world, my message to you would be; Hang in there I know it gets tough and at times you feel you want to scream and pull your hair out! All the sweat, tears, time and effort will be worth it when your children grow up to be decent human beings!Wow I can probably go on forever on that one!!! As I previously mentioned life has been interesting!! I've lived vicariously through my single friend, whose back in the dating world again!!! Why she listens to me sometimes....I am not sure...lol!!! I've also seen another friend through a divorce...man that was a tough one!!! Once again going through that with my dear friend only taught me to rely on God even more!!! She's better now, healing and just getting through life!!! I guess the saying is true "Life does throw you curve balls" BUT you just got to hit them out of the park!! I've also been spending time with my precious family, who I love dearly!! Hanging with my brother and sister, spending family time with my crazy aunts and just enjoying life!! I'm back at school again and I'm slowly but surely getting there! This summer we got to go on a little family vacation and it was awesome for the first time I absolutely enjoyed myself!! My boys are old enough to where they were able to have a good time too!!! We went out all day had fun got tired went back to our loft took a nap and kept on going!!! That's it life as I know it...for the past few months at least!! It was fun blogging again, I'm not gong to make any promises but I'm gonna try to do it a little more often!!

Defrosting Salad...Not Good!!!

Ok I was fixing lunch a while ago and I had salad on my mind!!! BUT the thing is I open the fridge, no bagged salad in sight! Crisper, no salad!!! Hmmm...strange I thought!!! So I open the freezer and BAM there it is!!! Great I must have put it in there yesterday by accident!!! Let me tell you that thing was frozen solid!!! As I stood there with chicken breast and no salad a spark of genius hit me!!!! People wash salad...right, so why don't I wash frozen salad and it will defrost...man I'm good!!! Well I proceed to wash the brick of salad and it quickly begins to turn into this stewy-slimy mess!!! This can't be good I thought!!! Long story short...the salad went in the trash! So if you ever end up in such a predicament (I know it happens often right) "DO NOT" I repeat "DO NOT" defrost it!!! Unless you like stewy-slimy salad!!!

Penny for your thoughts!!!

Lydia and Diana are laughing because __________________! (fill in th blank)

You are the Sweet to my Salty!!!

It's been said that adding a pinch of salt brings out the sweetness in sugar, I consider this an interesting concept!!! After reading about this I began to apply this idea to my relationship with my husband!!! At first I thought surely he's the salt that adds to my sweetness (I know I'm tooting my own horn...bear with me)!!! But after much consideration I came up with the fact that I can very well be the salt!!! Let me tell you why! Because my husbands the SWEETEST(you saw that coming right)!!! He truly is kind, loving and very deserving of the title!!! But then I went a little further and figured he could be the salt too!!! Salt preserves, gives flavor, enriches, and adds zest!!! These are all effects that John has had on my life! From hindsight I thought "how do sweet and salty make a good combination"? But after some exploring I learned that its a great blend that complements each other well!!! Who's the sweet to your salty?

Words of Wisdom

I recently read a quote that I thoought was very profound and nicely worded! Here it goes:

"Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find joy in overcoming obtacle." -Helen Keller

I recently found myself in a situation were I didn't meet a goal I had set for myself, I was very disappointed to say the least! But then I remembered this quote and realized that I cannot dwell on my failures, but I can grow from them and focus on the victory's that lie ahead!