Dad.

You're such an inspiration
For the ways that I will
Never, ever choose to be
Oh so many ways for me to show you
How your savior has abandoned you

Fuck your God, your Lord, your Christ
He did this, took all you had and
Left you this way, still you pray, never stray, never
Taste of the fruit, never thought to question "Why?"

It's not like you killed someone
It's not like you drove a hateful spear into his side
Praise the one who left you broken down and paralyzed

He did it all for you...
He did it all for you...

Oh so many ways for me to show you
How your dogma has abandoned you

Pray to your Christ, to your God
Never taste of the fruit, never stray, never break, never
Choke on a lie even though he's the one who
Did this to you, you never thought to question "Why?"

It's not like you killed someone
It's not like you drove a spiteful spear into his side
Talk to Jesus Christ as if he knows the reasons why

He did it all for you...
He did it all for you...
He did it all for you...

Judith, APC 

I Won't Give Up **

When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
There's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?

I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up

And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find

'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up

I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did intend
For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not
And who I am

I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
Still looking up.

I won't give up on us (no I'm not giving up)
God knows I'm tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We've got a lot to learn (we're alive, we are loved)
God knows we're worth it (and we're worth it)

I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up

Hard Enough.

You let me in to your life unaware

That there was magic and fire in the night

And back then I was just a little boy

I made mistakes that caused you so much pain

All I know is that I'm older now

Some people think that it's best to refrain

From the conventions of old fashioned love

Their hearts are filled with holes and emptiness

They tell themselves that they're too young to settle down

Girl, I promise you, I'm older now

And this has been hard enough on you

I know it's been hard enough on me

In telling myself that I can roll with the changes

And when the water gets high above your head

Darling, don't you see?

While this has been hard enough on you

It's been hard enough on me

I wasn't looking when we built these walls

When we spread my dreams at your feet

Let's not let times build the flood rise

Before my thoughts begin to run

I think I'm getting older now

And this has been hard enough on you

I know it's been hard enough on me

In telling myself that I can roll with the changes

And when the water gets high above your head

Darling, don't you see?

While this has been hard enough on you

It's been hard enough on me

Can't stand the thought of another

Talking to you sweet, my dear

Where would I be tonight

If you hadn't held me here, in your arms?

And this has been hard enough on you

I know it's been hard enough on me

In telling myself that I can't roll with the changes

And when the water gets high above your head

Darling, don't you see?

While this has been hard enough on you

It's been hard enough on me

Have YOU Had Your Fill?

Another Spoke in the Wheel, By Black Label Society. 

Lord, I Question Whether I've had my fill 
Lord, I Question whether I can take much more 
you may laugh as I lay here bleeding 
no more afters or befores 

Some day you'll know just how I feel 
you left me there twice before 
Some day you'll know just how it feels 
shattered, cast aside, stripped of your pride 
like you were never nothing special 
made you feel like another spoke in the wheel 

so you say im just another dollar 
so you say I'm just another day yeah 
once my blood was strong but now its jaded and its thin 
unlike you I can still tell right from wrong

some day you'll know just how it feels 
while you left me there twice before 
some day you'll know just how it feels 
shattered, cast aside, stripped of your pride 
like you were never nothing special 
made you feel like another spoke in the wheel 

some day you'll know just how it feels 
while you left me there twice before 
some day you'll know just how it feels 
shattered, cast aside, stripped of your pride 
like you were never nothing special 
made you feel like another spoke in the wheel

November 9th, 2011 GOP Debate Recap

If you're anything like me, you like to wait 'til the next day to watch the debate - 1) because it makes the morning at work go by quickly & 2) It's more fun to read headlines before you watch the debate - it's comical, to say the least. 

Who's your favorite? 

Click HERE to watch the November 9th, 2011 GOP Debate 

Hummana Hummana!

In LOVE with this look for fall. 

Found HERE

How To Display Your Kids (MANY, MANY) Art Projects

I have a crafty child that brings home LOTS of art work from "school". Mostly these go on the fridge until my sweet cheeks decides to take said art work off the fridge and de-sticker the art work - or - rip it to pieces - whatever the case may be. 

So these art pieces have been ending up in a designated bin in our spare room. Boring. 

I need a solution. An art-work solution. A way to display these CUTE pieces of work. 

Yep. Let's string it! 

I also found some adorable clothespins on Etsy (my go-to job for every idea) 

Can't wait to display her art work. She really is that talented but I'm biased. 

Pins can be found HERE

Etsy Find

Perfectly CUTE. 

Click HERE to view this shop / bracelet 

Wordless Wednesday

Baby Genius?

Lucy smelling her name. She's 2. 

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CUTE!

My sister, Ellie, is getting married October 1st in Vegas and I'm thinking I may want to do my hair like this. It looks easy enough for someone (aka my Mom?) to do and it's beautiful/classy!

Thanks 'Our Daily Obessions' for finding this beauty! Click here for more info 

Wordless Wednesday

Amazing. 

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Friday.

Trust. Honesty. Life.

Wordless Wednesday

FUN.

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When I Get A House.............

My Lucy Patricia will have a room like this, she deserves it:



Photo and Idea courtesy of: House of Turquoise - check this site out, everyday has something fabulous!!

I Need A Pedicure..........

Heavenly, don't cha think?

Happy Monday!

Wedding Inspiration

Now that I'm officially (after 8years of relationship bliss) engaged - I can start getting inspired for our wedding.

Is this not the most beautiful thing you've ever seen?

I'd have to opt to be barefoot if I walk down this rose aisle.

Heaven!

Idea courtesy of Martha Stewart

A Bone To Pick

I always have several "bones" to pick, but not always vocal about them.

What's your take on privacy at this day in age?

EVERYTHING as we know it is public knowledge - what with the social networks, google, blogs - pretty much everything under the sun. So why do people get so tangled in a knot once someone "spies" on your life under those circumstances? I mean, it IS 2011. It IS public knowledge unless you specify otherwise. Correct? Or no?

My rule of thumb (a.k.a. me: bitching?) :

If you do not want something seen or heard ; don't post!  (This is major commonsense : DUH)

If you want something seen or heard or talked about, then obviously you are hungry for attention or like the attention - so stop bitching about it.

If you are an open book - expect to BE an open book.

Modesty and Conservatism is a hard thing to adhere by and it takes practice.

Act your age, not your shoe size. If you want to be seen, be seen. If you don't - make your life private - completely.

Here's a couple of hints on how to simplify or keep your life private:

Facebook - this is a no-brainer - status messages say A LOT about you. And photos, well, they clearly speak for themselves. If you had a photo shoot done that you don't want certain people to see - go private! Or don't post - or keep them to whoever they were intended to. Its not that hard. If you have small children that you don't want exposed to EVERYONE on your friends or anyone on the Internet - go private!

Certain things should be kept private, ie: your child's pictures, your sister/brothers child's pictures, half naked pictures, etc.

go to privacy settings in facebook > either customize your settings on who sees your profile or select "friends only" - BOOM. Done.

Google:  Well, this is still a little disturbing - if you enter your name in the search box - your world IS an open book - you can basically get ANY. THING. online these days.

Here's a solution: go to: http://www.squidoo.com/personalInformation  and it gives some good info on how to protect yourself.

Blogging: Well, you're screwed here. If you want write your life in an online book ( of sorts ) - please be prepared for people to JUDGE. For people to DISAGREE with your opinions. And, to ultimately be HATED. Sorry, it's just the fact of life.  Rule: If you don't want something to be seen, don't post. Again, DUH.

And there's my vent for this Friday.

To be an open book or not to be an open book - this is your discretion.

Enjoy your weekend!



Wordless Wednesday

Love this pumpkin.

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A Recommendation For New MaMa's

I just heard a blurp on the radio about new babies & strollers and it was SO right on I had to post something about it.

I was so concerned when I first started to shop for Lucy while I was pregnant that I HAD TO HAVE a huge, chunky, travel system stroller. (You know, the one that the infant carseat fits into?)

Hunk of Junk. Waste of Money. It's in the trash now.

My first mistake: I didn't do my research.

My second mistake: I bought a 'Baby Trend' stroller (hunk-o-junk)

My third mistake: I didn't keep the jogging stroller my in-laws got me (FAIL)

What I'm recommending to the new mommies - soon to be new mommies -  is...don't waste your money on that beautiful carseat-stroller combo that you've been eyeing in 'babies r us'

Get a practical, cheap, umbrella stroller.

Our best buy:

Lightweight Umbrella Stroller / Especially For Kids - $29.99

If you must buy that overly priced travel system, go with:

Chicco Cortina Travel System - $239 (ON SALE NOW)

(the above travel system got the best reviews)