Slacker / Days 26-29

This week I have been somewhat of a slacker.  I have taken a picture everyday, just been lazy and haven't posted anything.  Maybe because I have felt sinus issues coming on and have been taking these and going to bed early to try to fight it off.

Friday I had a GNO (girl's night out) with some friends to see One For the Money which is a based on the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.  The movie was cute and pretty true to the books, although Katherine Higel is not Jersey enough in my opinion.  If you haven't read the books they are funny, suspensful fast reads.

Saturday I spent the afternoon shopping with my sister and then the evening playing poker (losing money).  Always a good time, even when I lose. 

Today was indoor soccer, go to the grocery, make some yummy crockpot lasagna (recipe can be found here), and craft a birthday present ( instructions can be found here) (told you I love Pinterest!). 

Crockpot Lasagna

Bday present (hope the person it is for
doesn't read this before tomorrow)

And just to add some cuteness here is a picture of our newest niece Eleanor who was born on Jan 9.

(picture by Kersten Green photography)

Quotes / Day 12

I love quotes from famous people, or song lyrics or just regular people, they can be funny or inspirational or just thought provoking.  
I love this one from Dr. Suess ~ "Be who you are and say what you mean, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."  I mean if you really think about it how true is that? The people who love you love you for you who you are good and bad so you should always be true to that. 
I love how my favorite tv show Grey's anatomy always starts with something usually profound and then ends with a follow up to that.  Here's one I liked from there: "Communication. It's the first thing we really learn in life. Funny thing is, once we grow up, learn our words and really start talking the harder it becomes to know what to say. Or how to ask for what we really need."
Some I love just because they are funny like " I love everybody. Some I love to be around, some I love to avoid and some I'd love to punch in the face."

ANYWAY the other day I was having a conversation with my daughter about how much she hates the drama at school but still finds herself getting caught up in it.  I think its almost an if you can't beat em join em kind of mentality.  So I ask her if she had ever heard the quote "Be the change you wish to see in the world."  I told her that no matter how hard it seems that is the thought she needs to remember.  If she refuses to get caught up in the drama then maybe people will quit trying to draw her in.  If she doesn't repeat the behaviors that frustrate her in others then that's one less dramatic situation.  Be different and maybe people will start to mimic your behavior.  It will be hard for her I think, but if she remembers and applies it even a little I think it can make a difference for her.  I think that quote can be thought of on a very large scale and seem intimidating, but that it should be applied to our lives in a much smaller scale.  If I want people to be kinder to me I should be kinder to them.  If I want my daughter to pick up after herself I shouldn't leave my shoes laying in the floor and just throw my stuff on the counter when I come home.  Its really as simple as the little things, that may not seem important in the grand scheme of things, but they do make a difference.

So whats your favorite quote? And how can you be the change you wish to see?

Things I loathe #254.... School Projects/ Day 5

I really hate it when my daughter comes home and says there's a new school project to do. It without a doubt means I need to spend money, be imaginative, and force her to find the motivation to get it done. I just don't remember having to do so many projects when I was in school. I have to say I hate the science ones the most! Give me a history project any day! Mostly I think a) I have control issues b) I think my daughter did not get my crafty gene, she's way smart but not artistically inclined at all, so my involvement ends up being more than I would like it to be. Anyway here is our latest project on the Earths layers. Hope we get a good grade..... and any teachers reading this should know parents hate projects.

Day 3/ New Years Resolutions

Ok, so your probably wondering why a picture of Mt. Dew has already made an appearance here, no I haven't already run out of things to photograph and I promise more interesting photos to come, but I really do have a point. 

If you know me you know that I LOVE Mt. Dew,  I would say I am addicted, it is defintiely a vice. So being the time for New Years Resolutions I got to thinking.  I think that people make resolutions with good intentions, but we all know that most get broken, heck its the 3rd day of the year and I bet most people have already broken a resolution.  My decision this year was NOT to give up Mt. Dew, because honestly I knew there was little possibility that would actually happen.  I will try to cut back..... maybe, somebody has to buy pop my husband works for Pepsi and our livelyhood depends on it.  Anyway, I am rambling so back to the point.  This year is the year of no resolutions for me. I have things personal to me that I want to work on this year.  I think its all about the journey so whether or not I am successful at my goals everyday is not important, but making sure I better myself and if I have an off day I can pick it up again tomorrow and try to do better.  A friend of mine ask on Facebook the other day what your word of 2012 would be, after much thought I think my word will be kind, I want to be kinder to people, which may be hard sometimes as I am not always dealing with the smartest people but I will try.

What is your goal this year? Or what would be your word for 2012?