Addie Did It!

My cute girl is growing up so fast. It makes me sad that her teeny tiny days are behind us (even though she is still a little thing). My favorite thing to hear every day now is when she says, "Addie did it!" She says that every time she gets excited about something she did. Right now it's because she is becoming a master at the potty. Every time she goes successfully (which is every time since Monday), she yells, "Addie did it!" I love to see how excited she gets over her little triumphs, well, I guess learning to release everything into the potty is quite big actually. I was scared to death if I remember correctly. She jumps up and down and asks for a blue, red, or pink 'pop', which is a popsicle to you and I. That is her potty treat. It makes me laugh how she only says the first half of every word. I especially love that she still calls me May because she refuses to say mom.

I'm sad because she will soon be moving to a bed instead of her crib. She is so much more like a little girl now, not so much a baby. It's exciting to see her reach all of these new milestones and learn new things. If only she would slow it down a little bit...................

I love this picture of her because that little horse she is riding was mine when I was little. When I look at her, I see me. It seems like I was just that big myself. It reminds me that time goes by quickly and soon I'll be looking at a picture of her wearing some rubbish I wore in high school (heaven forbid).

To my little love and all the joy you bring to me.

Just Be

Something that stood out to me while I was reading today:

There is not a need to prove anything to anyone with your words. Let that which you are - that which you are living - be your clear example to uplift others.

Job update

Just so you know. I got the job.

My interview was at 1 o'clock. I received a call at exactly 4:23 p.m. with the offer.

Oh I forgot, it's at UVSC.

Go me!

Nothin' Like It

There's nothing like having a job interview last week and getting it, but having to turn it down.
There's nothing like a job interview today that might actually work out, and know you're probably going to get it. If I don't get it, you won't hear about it on here. How embarrassing is that?

I heard words like:

Most promising,
Look professional,
Good experience,
Fun but dependable,

Things like that.

The office manager even chased after me so the head of the department (who was not able to be in the interview at that time) could speak with me before I left.

They knew how to make a girl feel good. Now we'll see if they will continue to do so and offer me the job!

Chocolate Anyone?

As some know, I am a chocoholic. I found the most delicious, richest, darkest, chocolate cake recipe ever. Thanks to Just Recipes, I found one of the best recipes I have ever made........... the flourless chocolate cake. It was sooooo good I can't even describe how fabulous it really was. It made me incredibly happy for about 4 days. I would find myself being very rude and inconsiderate if I kept it to myself so I linked to it for your pleasure. Oh the pleasure!

Valentine's Day

I was reading about Valentine's Day on Wikipedia today and found this morsel of information:

In Saudi Arabia in 2008, religious police banned the sale of all Valentine's Day items, telling shop workers to remove any red items, as the day is considered an un-Islamic holiday. This ban created a black market of roses and wrapping paper.

Doesn't that just scream love? It's little things like this that make me grateful to be an American!

Positive Change

I came across this sentence while reading my book today:

"In order to effect true positive change in your experience, you must disregard how things are--as well as how others are seeing you--and give more of your attention to the way you prefer things to be."

It reminds me of that saying, Be the change you wish to see in the world. You need to actually see things changing and act upon it. By looking at things how they are now and not actually doing anything about it, how can we expect anything to change and look differently in the future?

Work Harder

I can do this.

Now I'm working on this.

Not with the crazy legs, just straight ones for now.
I'm not pushing myself hard enough to finally get it,
so maybe this will help.
If I post my current goal I might accomplish it more quickly.
That's because I know I will want to post a new one soon,
so get on it Megan!

A Vacation

I am in need of someplace warm and beachy. I am about ready to snap from all of the snow and cold we have been receiving.
Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for the abundance of water that has buried us lately. I know we need it, but even then I gave the weatherman a condition; no mention of the D-word this summer. The D-word is drought. I better not here it one time, or else...........

As I sit here, I look out my sliding glass door and picture everything opposite of what is reality.
I am sitting on the beach in southern California, the smell of salt in the air, stupid Seagulls flying all around, the warm sun shining on my bathing suited body, the sound of waves crashing on the shore, the feel of sand stuck to the bottom of my feet, peace and pure heaven.

Calgon take me away!

P.S. If anyone would like to offer me a job down there, I would be happy to oblige. Don't hesitate to ask. We could be down there lickity-split!

Vote

(So I couldn't figure out how to flip the image, but I voted!)

Go vote!

Rest

I am no good at napping. I have the hardest time sleeping during the day with my mind running a race against all of the things that need to be done.
I've been trying really hard this week. I don't know what's up with me lately, maybe it's the lack of sun. Maybe my body requires more sun and vitamin D than most. I crave it. So I am exhausted. I don't know why. I've been a little busier this week than usual but not too much. I can barely keep my eyes open in the afternoon.
I tried to nap this afternoon with the sun shining through the sliding glass doors. FINALLY, a little natural warmth. I laid there with a blanket and my huge body pillow and basked in the wonderful goodness we call the sun. Yet, no sleep followed. What's a girl to do?
I suppose I will pray for a few consecutive sunny days, then perhaps it will bring me back to life.