It's been awhile...

I haven't blogged (or listed) in quite some time. I've been in a different kind of space lately and haven't felt much like sharing anything going through this head of mine. Hopefully that will be changing.

The past four or five months have been quite eventful for me. I've experienced so much change it really sent my world in a spin. Don't get me wrong...it is all for the good. One thing I have definitely learned lately is when thing happen it may seem like the world is ending...but in reality, once a person has time to process the events, it can be very exciting and possibly the best thing to ever happen.

I'm on an adventure...and I'm driving.

Random things that make me happy...

I was browsing Kevin's blog and got inspired to make a list again...sometimes it is hard to focus on the good things....so here it is, random things that make me happy.

Text messages - Furniture shopping - Big Sweatshirts - Potato Soup - Trusting someone - The way both my kids say "I love you" 400 times a day - Kevin -Lindsay dancing - Andrea laughing - Emails from James - Reconnecting with people - Acknowledging love - Pictures of Landrum and Gracen on the Kodak site - Socks - Jimmy John's - Getting along with Cooper - Lindenwood Park - Camping (yes, can you BELIEVE it??) - Medication - Reset pills - Trivia nights - Not having to drive - Pink's new cd - Me First and the Gimmee Gimmees - Baths - Life cereal - Croutons - Laughing so hard I nearly choke - Joni straws - Having doors opened for me - Seafood Tacos at Paradiso - Sleeping in...hell, sleeping in general - Jason's wave - Dr. Pepper - Warm blankets - Ceiling fans - Joe's quick wit - Jessie's jokes - Jeans that fit -

Random things I've learned in the past month...

There is no limit to the amount of ibuprofen my body can handle. - Ketchup can go bad. - Two girls can create a TON of dirty laundry. - T.S. makes me laugh my ass off. - Jello shots make my body overheat. - 80% of questions are statements in disguise. - There is an agenda to everything. - Passive aggressive people suck. - There is a reason I don't trust people and it has been reconfirmed. - S.N. is a beautiful person and I love being close to her! - My MP3 player cannot get loud enough. - Perception is reality. - I wasn't made to be nobody's wife. - The thought of next weekend doesn't sound fun right now. - I can't wait to be blonde again. - I like the sound of H.M.'s laugh. - Finding a necklace to match my Coach bag is a big thrill! - Heartbreak can happen even if you are twelve. - Beds cost an assload of money. - I'm old enough to have a son that shaves. - I'm young enough to change careers...not that I want to. - Gut instincts should be followed. - Sometimes I wish I was on Lost just so I could sleep with Sawyer. - I have no interest in dating. - Blue is actually my favorite color. - Forever is nothing I will ever believe in again...that shit is for someone else. - I love my wall and I welcome the rebuild. -

Random things I love so much I want to marry them...

Qdoba Queso burritos - Hot Chocolate - Smell good lotions - Big cozy sweatshirts - Mochas - Chinese Buffets - Flat Irons - Socks that fit - Spokandles - Bendy Straws - Monet paintings - Reset Pills - Drunk shopping - Baths - Laptops - New tires - Full body hugs - Gin Sours - Yankee games - Clean clothes - Wine - Coach bags - Tights in the winter - Eyeshadow - Tanning beds - Q-tips - Polo Blue - Breakfast burritos from McDonalds - Fluffy towels - Diet Mountain Dew - Crab dip - Books about history - Pictures of my kids - My pink Yankees cap - Tank tops - Chicken - Payday - Lounge pants - Hershey kisses with almonds - Tulips - Songs about hope - Online shopping - Sudoku - Election years - The number 8 - Tuna Fish sandwiches - Text messages - Black dress pants - Dishwashers - Soup - Cheese Sauce - New batteries -

Random things I've learned this weekend...

Subway makes really good cookies. - Not speaking for almost 24 hours is very good for the soul. - Random play on the MP3 player is wonderful. - The feeling of being content is something I have to allow myself to feel. - It wouldn't be so difficult to clean the house if I did it more often. - Having the entire puzzle changes the way you look at one piece. - Forgiving and asking for forgiveness doesn't hurt. - Seeking comfort is natural. - Finding my own strength is empowering. - I am bored to tears by speeches about grain. - Sitting in a high school desk made me feel a little nervous. - Jimmy John's uses way too much lettuce. - My favorite candle is only made in Spokane. - My feelings don't get hurt if I don't allow it. - Letting things be is a good thing. - Drying a sweater can really mess it up.

Random things about love...

Ok, ....by request here are some random thoughts I have on love:
I wish I could believe it when someone says they love me. - I believe unconditional love can only exist between parent and child. - Love songs make is all sound so easy. - Sometimes I wish love was a logical choice. - It is very important to me that others understand how I feel about them and that is why I say "I love you" all the time to those I love. - If you want to feel loved just hug my nephew Garrett. - My heart and head get mixed up alot. - Just because you love someone doesn't mean they will love you. - Love is not consistant...sometimes I feel it stronger than others. - Love is easy...relationships are difficult. - Depending on someone to love you will only let you down. - Sometimes I wish I understood my heart. - Being hurt clouds my heart. - I want to be in love forever. - I want safe love. - I want crazy love. - I want passionate love. - I want silly love. - Love and affection are very different but sometimes I get them mixed up and refuse both. - Love is something I pretend I don't need.

Random things I had forgotten about...

I really like soup. - Alisa calls me "Jones". - My job is more fun than it is stressful.- New snow is really pretty in the morning. - Wine is good for my soul. I am shorter than the average person. - Music can make me daydream and my heart ache at the same time. - My biggest problems are really not that big. - My daughter gets me better than I realize. - I can't push people away and then wonder where they went.- I like corny songs. - Forgetting is not an option but forgiveness is. - I get headaches when I think about money too much. - Baths are a wonderful thing. - What I want is not always the most important thing. - I can always say something later but I can never take something back. - Sharp cheddar cheese is my favorite.- Threadcount matters. - The smell of cinnamon isn't anything I enjoy. - I am better at dealing with other people's problems than with my own. - Being independant doesn't mean I have to be alone.- My sister is alot stronger than I ever imagined.- I am more driven by my emotions than I care to admit.- My job is never going to be easy. - Salads are as easy to eat as a burrito - Happiness is a choice. - Family is not defined by blood. - I need to learn to relax. -