Happy Halloween!

So first off, HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!  I hope you have a safe and fun day trick or treating! I just love Halloween so much b/c of all the little cute kids that come trick or treating!  They are so darling!  

"You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love."

- Nicholas Sparks

If you have never read any of his books, I highly recommend them!

I came across this quote last night and it really struck a cord with me.  I have been going through some major stuff and yes, its hard to deal with but I just need to worry about me and me only.  So, there is this guy whom will remain nameless.  I wandered upon this guy again (we went to high school together) on FB the other day.  Well, low and behold his is friends with my BFF and I have been messaging back and forth over FB about this guy.  I mean, I really, really like him, but just don't want to put myself out there.  Again, really hard to do things I want.  So, I have been talking to her about him, as well as, another girlfriend and they have encouraged me to just go for it.  As Steph said, you will never know how it will turn out unless you don't try.  She told me to try, b/c I never know where it may lead, which hit home and this quote sums it all up for me!  I have to go for it and suppose sometimes you have to write your own destiny! 

I mean, I am so tired of being all alone and feel that my time may never come.  Maybe I am meant to be alone?  Right?  Or this is at least what has been going through my mind lately.  I think this guy could really be great and he seems pretty great and even if it just ends in friendship, that will be great as well.  Oh and he a daughter, which kind of freaks me out.  I mean, yes, I LOVE kids and want them more than anything in the world, but being around one and it not being your child and the mom being in the picture (whom I also know and went to high school with) it really, really freaking me out. 

So, pray for me and keep me in your thoughts in the next few weeks that I muster up enough courage to go for what I want and put myself out there.   I live by the motto -  You have to put yourself out there and do daring things, otherwise, life is boring! 

In other news, I am seriously considering and contemplating weight loss surgery - specifically the Lap Band.  I have tried various diets and exercise and NOTHING has worked.  I need to get this extra weight off and learn to manage it better and as dieting along and exercise (I mean, I was on a strict 5 day a week exercise program of lots of cardio and weights) and lost a few pounds and then it stopped.  SO, just pray that I make the right decision, as this is a life altering decision!  

As always, much love!

- Jenn

xoxo

Tequila and Salt: 11 Things You Should Know

I snagged this from a fellow friends blog and loved it!!

1. There are at least two people in this that you would die for.

2.. At least 15 people in this world  love you in some way.

3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.

5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.  

7. You are special and unique. 

8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

 

9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.

10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.

11. Always remember the compliments you received.  Forget about the rude remarks.

And always remember...

when life hands you Lemons,

ask for Tequila and Salt and call me over!

Good friends are like stars.........

You don't always see them,

But you know they are always there..



"Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though

Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway"



I would rather have one rose and a kind word

from a friend while I'm here

than a whole truck load when I'm gone.


Happiness keeps You Sweet,

Trials keep You Strong,

Sorrows keep You Human,

Failures keeps You Humble,

Success keeps You Glowing,

But Only

God keeps You Going

'Worry looks around, sorry looks back, Faith looks up.'

 

 

Are you Frugal? Do you like free samples? Do you like coupons?

So, my mom found this really amazing site, being the searcher for great coupons that she is!  Well she was on the net looking for some coupons, since we have added 3 more members to the household, the budget for groceries has almost doubled and we need to save every penny that we can!  She found the site afullcup.com, which is a coupon trading / sharing / best deals at all stores site and it is amazing!  Who knew that there were people out there that trade coupons with people from all over the place.

So, onto the point.  We have started clipping coupons and are trying to save as much $$$ as we can.  Last trip to Wal-Mart, we had 16 coupons and saved almost $50.  That is a lot of money if you stop and think about it.  So, we LOVE any coupon for FREE items and this site is really neat, as it lists all the stores sales for the week, coupons on those sale items and where you can find those items and you can create a Wishlist, where the other members can trade coupons that you need for what they need.  Really great stuff! 

We are hoping to start saving lots more money and getting lots more free stuff.  Also, we found the website allyou.com which is the site for All You magazine, which has some amazing deals as well.  Great tips, recipes and such!  Plus they have a daily freebie each day of the month that you can snag.  If you haven't figured it out, my mom and I LOVE, LOVE freebies!  We just signed up for tons of free samples and our mailbox is fixin to be overloaded with goodies! 

Another great site is mysavings.com.  They have a samples page - see sign up for an account and then click on sample tab at top and then click on the NEWEST FREE SAMPLES sub-tab for some great stuff.  I got a full years subscription to Bridal Magazine on here. 

So, if you like saving money and want to be a more frugal shopper check these sites out and if you need more info, you know where to find me! 

XOXO

- Jenn

Still Alive!

I am still here!  Just been a very busy, busy girl lately!  I am working overtime at work and running here and there.  Yes, same old crazy stuff happening here.  Getting ready to start back to school in the winter!  Been thinking lots on where my life is going and what I want more than anything in the world.  Things are pretty good!  I love that the weather here is finally starting to feel like fall weather!  The leaves are changing and there is most always a constant Autumn wind blowing.  My mom and I sat on the front porch today, eating supper, just US ..... no one else and it was quite refreshing.  I love her more than life itself sometimes.  I have been blessed with a wonderful mother, well really, two great parents. 

I changed my room around, as I was tired of the old arrangment!  Thinking of painting it again, but have no clue what color.  Maybe a light yellow, light blue.  It is currently a sea mist green color and quite frankly, I am tired of looking at the color!  Ha!  In other news, I think there is something wrong with my car, as it has been making this weird roaring noise and not driving the same, I can feel a difference.  So, probably gonna have to take it in for a good tune up.  Plus, I need to get my air/heat 1.2.3.4 control fixed, as if I don't I will burn up this winter, b/c it is stuck on 3.  Plus, my 5 CD changer is messed up, with my fav. CD's in it in my trunk and the cartridge will NOT come out!  Plus, a few more odds and ends need fixed.  So, as soon as I get the extra cash .... looks like she will get fixed! 

More to come later!  Just wanted to say  --- I am still here and alive and doing well!  God has blessed me so much!  I sometimes forget to thank him and put all trust in him! 

With Love,

- Jenn

Really, Seriously?

So, you see ..... It is the same old **** happening here at the "Crazy" house again!  Why can't there just be a few weeks without some utter b/s going on.  Seriously, I am so ready to move out and hand over my room, so that my poor mom can get some relief.  I mean seriously, economic times are bad.  We are by far no where near rich, we're not poor either, I guess we are the true "middle" class.  But, when you add 2 people, one of which is lazy and could care less that you are working your ass off to provide for them and the other being a b****y teenager (who could also care less you are providing for her), who thinks the world should evolve around her and if it's not her way, then screw you.  I mean really, I NEVER, not once have ever been that way towards my parents.  I mean do they realize that my parents gave them a place to live, puts food in their mouths, provides transportation for BOTH of them to go to school.  But that's the same old crap happening here. 


As for school, I have decided to go back for Phlebotomy and when I am finished, which is only 2 classes, yes I said 2, I will be done and maybe my dear parents can get some relief.  I mean when my uncle is finished with his GED classes, I so hope they move out, so that we can live a normal life again.  But then again, what am I thinking, as long as he can sponge off my mom, there is NO WAY IN HELL is he going to leave! 


But, AUTUMN weather has arrived and I am so LOVING it!  So, bring on all the Fall'ness!  I am ready to get some great pics of the scenery! 

I Urge You to Adopt a Shelter Pet!

I came across a pet listing on Craigslist.org for a local shelter in the state of GA, but it had a heart breaking story to it!  There are thousands, upon thousands of pets euthanized in the United Statet every day, simply b/c there is no room for them and the shelters are overflowing with stranded animals!  So, I went to this site from Craigslist.org and was outraged at a page I found on this shelters site ...... all of the animal euthanized from this shelter, simply b/c no one wanted them!  Link to site ----  http://www.shelterrescueinc.org/id6.html .    This saddens me so much.  I litterally cried for about 30 minutes while looking at this page.  I just believe that there are so many forgotten animals out there that need us.  Could you imagine your family pet being lost and picked up by a shelter to only be euthanized.  This makes my heart very saddened.  I am a animal lover and have 4 dogs.  So, to see all of these poor defenseless dogs/puppies/cats/kittens killed for no good reason, outrages me! 

So, I ask you, if you are looking to get a pet, PLEASE, PLEASE go to your local animal shelter / pound / animal control and save one of these forgotten angels!  If you need links to a local shelter in your area, please comment me and I will find one for you!  PLEASE save an animal at your local shelter or if you are looking for a good cause to support, I suggest your local Humane Society or event volunteer at a local shelter.  Give anything you can to these shelters.  They simply have to euthanize these animals b/c lack of funding.  If you love animal like me, please find in your heart to do this for a good cause! 

PLEASE ADPOT A SHELTER PET!!!!!!!

Humane Societ of  the US link ----

http://www.humanesociety.org/

Busy, Busy .....

Hi all!  I feel I have neglected this blog lately and I so need to try and keep it up to date!  As for all the happenings, Summer has been such a busy time.  Too much things to do, in too little time!  I have been working more and have added another 4 hour day (Mondays) to my schedule at work, so that bills will be paid of sooner!  I am now working 32 hours a week, still part time!   I have FINALLY decided the route I want to go in school and will be starting Phlebotomy classes in the Fall.  I have to take 1 semester class and then the next semester will be the clinical and I will have my degree.  Only 2 courses to take and I will be done with school, well at least for now anyways!  I really sat down and thought, "Hmm, what do I want to do" and "Quit procrastinating and get on with it, Jennifer".  I am so looking forward to starting anew and being able to buy a home and pay off my car and "maybe" buy a brand new Kia Sorento!  I am sooo tired of my current job and there are lots of changes coming and they are cutting positions like crazy!  I mean, I have a great job, don't get me wrong, just not something I want to do for the rest of my life and at least with Phlebotomy, you are always up and dashing around!  I hate the 4 or 6 hours of sitting with my current job! 


I want to really get this degree over with and start working, so I can start helping my parents out more, with my uncle, grandma and cousin living with them, things have been pretty hard and it would just help out soooo much.  I have wonderful parents!  Especially my mom!  I was talking to her this morning and said "I wish sometimes I had my own place", to which she responded, "Well, if that's what you want, I will help you  get a place and help you out as much as possible", really mom, I love you, but you already do too much and with everyone else living and sucking my parents dry, I would in no way even fathom doing it!  Just, wish I could get away sometimes!  You really don't know how much you enjoy you alone time, until there is NONE!  Someone is always complaining about something or in a bitchy mood or just hateful or ungrateful and sucking people dry or fighting or arguing!  It seems, I am living in the real world now, only which I though was a fantasy as a child! 


On another, more pleasant note, My BFF since birth, Stephanie is blessing me with a niece in December and I am so excited!  I can't wait to hold her in my arms and spoil her!  Steph says it is now my turn to have one, so that they can grow up together like we did.  Slight problem, no male figure and to early for me, even though I want a baby so bad, not in this situation!  Still, I think the sperm bank in the route for me!  I see nothing wrong with it and if "Mr. Right" comes along, then I will be more than happy!  I just sometimes forget who is in control and when he, GOD sees fit for me to have a baby and find the right person, I will be there willingly!  Just, sooner than later, hopefully!  I know his plans are far greater than I could imagine for myself! 


Well, ta ta for now!  Hope you all are well! 


Much Love,

- Jenn