Dear Myself

Why do you behave the way you do? Why do you hide from your true feelings? Why do you push others away? What are you hiding from? Yourself? Your friends and family? The World? God?? What are you so afraid of?

Things happen in life that you cant stop but that doesn't mean you need to shut out the world.

Sometimes its easier to be alone and hide from the world than putting myself out there. Sometimes it feels like I'm just going through life nodding in agreement and wearing a fake smile upon my face. Its easier. Sometimes it just makes more sense to hide within myself.

Missing You

I dont understand how someone can be with us one minute and gone the next. Sometimes I forget they are gone and I think about going and visiting and then it hits me like a ton of bricks. They died, they arent here anymore to visit.
Everyone disappeared when they passed. I miss them, all of them, dead and alive.

Soulmates

Best friends are for life. But a soulmate is eternal. There’s a vast
ocean between the two to many people. But the one thing that binds
all of them together is that they are each a soulmate of the heart to one another and that bond is unbreakable.

To Infinity....And Beyond!

I'm exhausted. Yesterday I went with my mom to run some errands and then we went to Chili's for lunch. I thought I was doing good by getting soup and salad but then I decided to get the baked potato soup. Bad choice. It was good but way too many calories. I thought I was going to be sick. I have been watching what I eat and I think that was the most fattening thing I have eaten in a while. I decided to walk it off so I skipped dinner and headed to the track. I could only go a mile but at least I went. I got back up this morning and met Cassie and we walked two miles. My legs have been killing me. They keep me up at night and then I have to force myself to keep going when we're walking. I'm hoping the pain will go away soon.
Today Colt and I went to JCPennys and looked around. I really need a new pair of capris or jeans but I really don't want to buy any right now. I liked a pair of jeans so I got them but I've already decided to take them back tomorrow. I'd rather just wait and see how things go and only buy them if I absolutely have to. Oh I also got a free shirt!! Life is good, no its great!

I got another little workout in this evening by mowing the front and back yard. I found a nice little surprise on the front porch. A long while back I had ordered the free Buzz Lightyear lunchbox from Sara Lee well they ran out so they said it would be awhile and today we got it in the mail. Colton was so excited and has been playing with it ever since.



He was tired of me taking pics

And just in case you care... my dinner was really really YUMMY!!!!!

Parmesan Encrusted Tilapia Salad

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What a week! I've been super busy this past week. I've started walking with my bestie Cassie. We go each morning after she drops her kiddos off at school. It's nice to get out of the house and start each day with her smiling face! Walking first thing in the morning has also helped me to make better food choices throughout the day. Monday after I got home from my walk I had to take Colton out to his Aunt Rissa's so she could watch him while I went and helped my mom cleanup my grandparents house. It was an exhausting day! My back is still hurting. Tuesday I hung out with the bestie and her son Gabriel. Colt and Gabe are besties too! We went grocery shopping and made lunch and then afterwards I threw two lasagnas together - one for a friend and one for my family. I don't think I sat down the entire day! As soon as the lasagna was done I grabbed one and headed for my friend Jessies house. She has a 4 year old, a newborn, a husband who works nights, and 3 ruptured disks. Talk about some back pain. I went over and helped with the baby so she could relax and eat dinner. It was one of those bittersweet moments. I enjoy babies so much but I caught myself getting teary eyed a couple of times and had to push those feelings back for another time. I could hold that baby all day every day. I really enjoyed my visit but wish I could of done more for her.

Maia and Jessie

Thursday evening Colt and  I met up with my friends Diana and Jessie and their kiddos (Logan, Maia, & Jayde) at the park. The kids ran off alot of energy and us girls got to talk and enjoy adult time. Friday morning we met back up with Diana and Logan for the free breakfast at Chick-fil-a. The boys were able to play for awhile and then we went and did some grocery shopping.

I wasn't able to do my walk with Cassie so we decided to meet up Friday night around 8pm. We had a great time. We walked main st and talked. I was surprised at how 'alive' it was. It was also nice to get out of the house without a kid in tow. That doesn't happen very often so it was nice. Saturday Jay went and did his normal golfing so Cassie and I got the kids up early and we headed across town to Chandler Park to try out the new play area. The kids had a great time but it was hot. We stayed for alittle over an hour and then headed back to town. I wasn't feeling very well so Colt and I came home and took naps and then we went and played at the park some more.

Today I did something I haven't done in about ten years....I went to church. Cassie really wanted to go but was having car issues so I called her up this morning and surprised her by saying I would go. I was really nervous but it turned out fine. They are doing a special series right now so I told her I would go again next week. I'll keep an open mind and see how it goes. We had a fun but busy week. My mother-in-law just got back from a cruise and wants us to come over so now we are fixing to head to her house. This week I'm going to be a lazy bum and do absolutely nothing....except my morning walks and maybe some housework.
Sorry I jumped from day to day without saying much I'm just sooooo tired. I could sleep for days!

Things I Like

Just a list of some things that I like/love: (In no particular order)

Apples + Peanut Butter = Happiness

Seriously, apples and peanut butter together, they rock my world!

Coffee--No explanation needed.

Books!!!!!

I love books. You could almost say I have an obsession with them. I love reading but it goes beyond that. I just like them in general. The way the pages feel, the smell they have- both new and old. There is just something about books that is comforting to me. Ever since I was a little girl and watched Beauty and the Beast, I have had a love for books. I dream of one day having a library of my own just like the one at the castle. If I could actually make money and work in a library--oh what a dream! :)

Isn't he just the cutest little owl you ever did see!?

Those who know me know that I love owls! I collect them. They are my good luck charms and my protectors. They have a very special meaning to me and they represent many many things to me in my life. And yes I will be going to see Legend of the Guardians. Anyone want to join me?

My camera. I love taking pictures. I'm not very good at it but I get lucky sometimes.

TREES!

I like me some trees. Taking pictures of trees, sitting under a tree, the shade from a tree, books come from trees. :)  A Kristin Fact: When I die I want my headstone to be in the shape of a tree trunk. There I said it. 

 I love listening to music.

Especially when it comes from my husband!

THE END.

Free Chicken

I feel like I've been running errands all day..oh that's right I have! I'm exhausted. I did sleep in until 730 though, that was nice! I was doing my regular morning routine of checking my email and facebook when I saw that the Money Saving Queen had posted that Chick-fil-a was handing out free chicken biscuits to those who dine-in. So we hurried and got cleaned up and headed to get our chicken. I had the best experience ever. We got two free chicken biscuits and then I ordered Colt a small hash brown and OJ. It cost me $2 and some change.  The lady who took my order was so nice, I wish I would of gotten her name. She asked where I wanted to sit and then carried our tray out for us and to top it off she then went and got us ketchup, napkins and a straw! Who does that these days?! It was awesome. I don't know if they do that for every customer or not but it sure made my morning and made me feel extra special!

After breakfast we headed to do our grocery shopping. We didn't get home until 2:30pm! We went to Food Pyramid and Aldi's and then came by the house and put the cold stuff away. (Shhh...we also stopped by Mcd's and got an iced coffee and apple slices--DO NOT tell my husband). After we refueled we were off to Reasors and Walmart to get the last remaining items needed. Finally we arrived back home with a fully stocked kitchen, a few other household necessities, and my wallet being a hundred dollars lighter. If anyone would like to help replenish my wallet, just shoot me an email- all major credit cards accepted! :)