Stolen idea

So maybe its because I actually wrote something yesterday and then was prompted to read other blogs today but I have decided to post again today. Still haven't come to a final decision on the ending of this blog but until I have why not post this fun Get to Know Me that I saw on a friends blog.

Just a disclaimer I am posting this because its fun and because as I read through hers I realized how much my own answers have changed since I last filled one of these out.

Meet ME!! Q&A

Favorite Fruit:I love Mangos. Seriously I could eat them every day. Especially yellow mangos. I wished we lived in Hawaii so I could have my own mango tree. ( I realize you can have mango trees in other areas then Hawaii but I loved that they just go wild there and plus Hawaii is gorgeous!)

Favorite Sentimental Movie:  Not sure if this counts but I like Stranger Than Fiction

Favorite Cheesy Horror Movie: I am not a fan of horror films cheesy or otherwise. So I got nothing for ya on this one. Mainly because normal horror films are to scary and cheesy ones just seem pointless. If I wanna be scared all I have to do is watch something on I.D (investigative discovery) and can get frightened by the sounds that echo through my house. 

Favorite Album: not sure. probably the mix Ryan made me that I listened to on the flight to his house Christmas Eve (the day before we got engaged) mainly because of the memories and though put into the album.

Favorite Type Of Cheese: Goat cheese (all kinds) 

Mac Or PC?: Mac

Favorite Age Group: my 30s have been way better than any other I have experienced so personally I love the 30s and hope it only gets better

Favorite Arctic Animal: Polar Bear

Favorite Book: Right now: The Hunger Games series so good

Favorite Disney Movie:  Mary Poppins

Favorite Bad Habit: mass consumption of Thin Mints

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite Smell: Lilies and Ginger

Favorite meat: this seems like a strange question to me. Why would I have a favorite meat?  I guess I like filet

Type of clothing? maxi dresses

Position to sleep in? Back sleeper. 

Cartoon character? Woody from Toy Story

Stand up comedian? no idea

Place in the world: The Ocean!!!  St Lucia South Africa. Though id love to go to Fiji!!

TV show:  Parenthood, So You Think You Can Dance

Favorite Word: seriously

Favorite Thing That Flies: planes. mainly because its the one thing that gets me to my loved ones around the world quicker than anything else.

Favorite Thing to Do When Nervous: Bite the side of my lip

Favorite Planet: Earth

Favorite Reason for Laughter: My daughter and her randomness and Ryan and his awesome impressions of an irish dancer. hahaha

Favorite Children's Book: right now the Big Sister book we are reading to Lily to prep her for her sibling.

Favorite Location: anywhere Ryan is

Favorite Author: changes. there is no favorite. I need to read more to have a favorite. 

Favorite Food Topping: Salsa

Favorite Type of Weather: Sunshine and a light breeze. California Spring time....just bring me a hammock.

Whats the point...

Ok so a couple weeks ago I read a friends blog, well I should say I read her blog and about four other blogs in the course of about two days, and I found myself asking why I even bother writing on this thing. I don't have a whole lot of time, I cannot articulate things the way many others can and to be honest I am wondering how important it is for me to share my thoughts for a few friends who follow me and maybe some strangers who happen to stumble upon this thing. I originally started because I was on the missions field and it was a great way for me to communicate with friends and family without bombarding them with email after email. Then I thought as I moved out to Nashville and away from a lot of my friends in San Diego it would help stay up with them. I mean lets be honest, if you know me you know I am horrible at writing, calling, texting etc. So for me this was going to be my "gift" to my friends and family. An attempt to communicate better than I ever had and a way to share random stories just like you if we were hanging out together.
Alas I have failed miserably. I did ok when single and then married. I even had a good run when Lily and I got into a normal routine, but now I find myself pregnant a second time, mother of a toddler, teaching dance 4 to 6 times a week and loving on my husband (to name a few things). And honestly I feel wore out. I want to write my thoughts, I want to share with friends and family all the little crazy stories that have happened, but either they aren't happening the same way to used to or I just don't' have the same drive to sit and write out my thoughts for all to read.
So in that I am thinking of closing this blog and going back to old fashion journal writing. A place where I need not be concerned about grammar and who may or may not be reading what Im writing. I can say things without being concerned that it will hurt someones feelings and still leave a history of my life for my children to read in the future.
So this may be it. Im letting you know now so that if you are one of those readers you aren't surprised in the near future if this completely disappears. And if you are a friend or family member who really enjoys the random entries I had on this webpage, well drop me a line or give me a call and I will just read you my journal. :)

First of the year

Ok so I majorly failed by not finishing out the last few days of Thanksgiving and then some how missing the entire month of December.  However I did so with good reason. My family was here and to spend time one the computer, no matter how short a time that is, while they were here seemed pointless. So with that I I give thanks that I didn't even feel the slightest bit of guilt and moved easily through the remainder of the year with joy

Now on to the good stuff. As always the year starts out with a bang. Mainly because I know that at the end of the month I get to celebrate another birthday. For which I am always grateful. I love birthdays. Spending time with family, friends and celebrating another year of life. This year I get to celebrate the fact that we will be welcoming another addition into our lives in July! This is something for me to stand in awe of at 33 mainly because of the difference between this pregnancy and the last. Now I would never say that my first go around was a hard one. It wasn't for the most part. I just had job that required me to sit for 8 hours a day and was constantly celebrating someones birthday thus enabling me to eat whatever, whenever. With Lily I gained almost 60 lbs.  And though I did my fair share of walking and swimming and yoga it does not begin to touch the calorie burn I get teaching zumba 5 days a week. I mean wow! At this point with Lily I had gained 15 lbs already. With peanut #2 I have gained .01 of a lb according to my last doctors appt. Yay me. But I will also contribute this to not eating any processed wheat, white flour or gluten. Really makes all the difference.

So anyhow, on to my birthday. I am turning 33! Yes 33! I will have to say that I very pumped about this birthday. I get to have a ton of friends have a nice dinner with me. And then later on I get to take a little get away with my dear friend to DC! Which I am amped on since I have never been there.

Life is good. I married to an amazing man. I have a wonderful daughter. My job is great (both teaching zumba and being a mainly stay at home mom) My family both in CA and IL are some of the greatest people I know. And now this year, finally, we have been in VA long enough that I have some amazing friendships with people with whom I cannot wait to grow with more and more. So 32 thanks for being good to me. Sure feel like my 30s are doing me better than my 20s did!

Post 25: The day after

Thankful that the day of Thanks went without being on the internet and spent with family doing our family tradition of a meal and a movie. Today we shall put up the Christmas decor and maybe attempt to do a little shopping.

Post 23: Mussels.

Tonight we ate dinner at Main Street Eatery and I had endless mussels and it's the first thing I've ate all day that hasn't made me wanna puke. Strange I know but so thankful fir thus dish otherwise I'd be a hungry girl tonight wishing I had something, anything to eat.

Post 22: Airplanes and family

Today my parents come for the holidays. This will be the first Thanksgiving since we have lived here that we will have family to spend the holiday with. I am so thankful for airplanes and the ability to fly across country in one day. I am happy that this ability has enabled me  to be with family during such a great holiday and to celebrate with them the upcoming birth of our second child!

Post 21: My Hubs

So thankful for my husband who never fails to show his love and support for me, especially when Im preggers. One of my  favorite things is having my back rubbed as I fall asleep and this is really my top choice of affection when Im not feeling well. So for the last two nights he has rubbed my pregnant back and been a sweetie pie. Thank you babe. I love you.