Hooray for portable technology

When I was little I really wanted to have a small pocket TV so I could watch shows in my bedroom and not fight with my siblings.   Who would have know that when I was 34 I would have 6 separate devices that could do just that and so much more right at my disposal.   It does kind of blow my mind.  So, today lets list several reasons why I love my Ipad Mini.  You can substitute Kindle, Smart Phone, anything that you want.
1.  It weighs a lot less than several books on a plane ride.
2.  It helps me get through boring meetings.
3  If people want to see my kids, it is very easy to pull up a picture for them.
4.  It helps me if I am lost.
5.  It keeps my kids quiet and occupied.
6.  Netflix.
7. Google.
8.  No need for a newspaper subscription.
9. Facebook.
10.  I can type a blog post on it.
11.  It taught my oldest daughter to read.
12.  Disney Parks apps.  Next time you go to a disney park it will change your life.
13.  Relaxation apps.
14.  Dr. Seuss books are so awesome on the Ipad.
15.  I can take notes and not have sticky notes everywhere
16.  I don't have to worry about not understanding my handwriting.
17.  Pinterest.
18.  Music
19. Youtube.
20.  Being able to check my finances, appointments, and any number of other things to keep me organized.

Yay for technology.

Hoarding

Hoarding is such an interesting thing.  I have actively been trying to dejunk my life, both physically and emotionally.   I was talking to a friend who collects deals...so after valentines day a few years ago she bought hundreds of valentines.   She has a garage full of other things she has a hard time letting go of. My parents hoard books.   And on and on.  Emotionally we hold on to regret.  Friendships long lost.   Clothes that will never fit again.  So it's time to stop hoarding and l am ready to let go this year.  

1. I will not keep clothes I know I will never fit again.  

2.  I will not keep clothes that my youngest child will never fit again. 

3.  I will not keep wishing for relationships that did not give me strength

4.  I will not buy things I don't have room for now because I might need them later.

5. I will not keep toys my children no longer play with.

6.  I need to find a way to get rid of the guilt I have hoarded over things beyond my control.

7.  I need to let go of feeling less than others around me.

8.  Let's be honest I probably will continue to hoard music, books, and apple products.  No one is perfect.

9.  My worth is more than a paycheck.

10 .  My worth is not based on a number on a scale or a clothing label.

11.  My worth is not based on a title, occupation, marriage status, or life choice.

12.  I will surround myself with people who build me up and attempt to assist in building them as well.

13.  I will hoard moments, joys, adventures, and experiences.

14. I will hoard and give hugs and compliments and phone calls and texts and positive human interactions.

15.  I will hoard learning and growing and progressing.

16.   I will have more fun.  I will treat myself better.   

17.  I will be my own valentine :).

18.  I will collect smiles and laughs and jokes and amusement.

19.  Lastly, I will still hoard blankets.   Oh how I love a good blanket.

Retail therapy

Today was an excellent day of retail therapy that has lead to many musings.
1.  Love me the apple store.
2.  When you tell yourself you don't really need anything, you find all kinds of things.
3.  Technology just gets more and more awesome.
4.   It seems you can eat a feast and yet popcorn still smells good.
5.  A really good sales lady is something that change everything.  I had two today.
6.  It seems rain brings out more shoppers.
7.  I want to move to Farmington someday.
8.  Today's blog post is brought to you by the cloud, iPad mini, iPhone five with a personal hotspot and yours truly.  Thank you Steve  Jobs.
9.  Next time you are told sitting will be painful just shop all day.
10. I love shopping buddies and random friends who call me when they are at Farmington Station Park cause they just assume I am there.
11.  I love being complimented for wearing an outfit that was entirely picked out and/or supplied by said shopping partners.  Confirms my good taste in friends who have better taste than I do.
12.  Have I mentioned my love of technology?
13.   Cinemark HD.  Enough said.

Let me know if you ever want to shop with me!

Pain

Fell down the stairs in my graceful fashion yesterday.  The pain in my buttocks has seemed to grow over today.   Thanks to a caring friend I have it looked at so that is good, but not much to do but ice it and struggle to stand and move.  So today I am focused on pain.   Therefore, here is a list of my most painful things.  I may or may not be singing like Maria Von Trapp whilst writing this.

1, bone marrow biopsy 

2. Labor

3. Migraines

4. Shoulder pain

5. Arthritis

6. Growing pains

7. Twisted ankle 

8. Dry sockets 

9. Sinus pressure

10. Lower back pain 

11. Stiff neck

12. Charlie horse

13. Sore muscles

14. Paper cuts

15. Shaving cut

16.  Severe sunburn 

17. Curling iron burn 

18. Falling on ice

 Looking at the list I realize that while having experienced some pain I am pretty lucky that I have not experienced more severe pain.  Guess I should just grab my ice pack and be grateful.   

Proud

Growing up pride was sometimes a negative word.  Don't be too prideful.  You hear that at church all the time.  Well, throughout the years, while sure I have had my moments of pride struggles, I can easily say that there is a much more difficult struggle for myself and others I know and love, and that is never being proud of ourselves.  Never feeling good enough.  Never measuring up.  Well tonight, I put together a desk all by myself, just like I did a toddler bed several months back, a chair, a couch, and a toy kitchen.  I know for some that is not a big feat, but for me it has been epic.  I have been used to asking and or begging help from others, and I could still easily do so now, but it feels infinitely better that even if I did not do it perfectly, I did it.  On a day that was stressful, frustrating, and upsetting, I did it.  So, on that note, I will take this time to talk about things that truly have made me proud.

1. The day I gave birth to each of my daughters.

2. The day I decided to get out of bed and continue living after a miscarriage.

3. The day I decided to continue on after failing at a job and being betrayed by people I thought friends.  

4. The day I had a bone marrow biopsy 19 weeks pregnant without meds all alone and did not scream or even cry. 

5. The day I moved to New York. 

6.  The day I moved to Chicago. 

7. The reason I chose to come back from Chicago.  

8. The day I graduated with my Masters degree.

9. The first time I taught a college course.

10.  The day I decided I deserved to be treated better.  

11.  The day I decided I am good enough alone, just me, and no one has a right to tell me any less. 

12.  The first time I wrote a theatre review.

13.  The first time one of my reviews was quoted in another publication.  

14. Every time my children tell me they love me. 

15. Every day that I wake up, and live another day to its fullest.

16. Every time a friend or loved one thanks me for not judging them.  

17.  The day I decided to go on a mission. 

18.  The person I was when I came home. 

19.  The person I am today.

20.  The people my children are becoming.

It's okay to be proud.  Really it is.  You all are amazing.  

Being productive

I love being productive.  I have a hard time getting motivated but once I get going I will keep going even when I should stop.  Yes, I am a nerd.  Here are several of the reasons I am classified as such:

1. I love taking classes

2. I love writing papers

3. I love reading textbooks

4.  When I learn new things on the computer it makes me happy

5. I get excited when I have a reason to make a new spreadsheet

6. I know about sites like mugglenet

7. I find myself quoting Big Bang theory every day

8.  I understand most Star Wars references.  That is my brother's fault.

9. I watch YouTube videos from comic con

10. My choices on Netflix. 

Yay for nerds!

Super Bowl

Hope you all had an excellent Super Bowl viewing yesterday.  I have never really watched or understood much of anything related to sports.  I used to be quite conceited in my hatred, wanting everyone to see things my way.  However, happily, I have aged in my wisdom and I realize that everyone is entitled to their enjoyment, and that a lot of the things I love, many people would find lame and stupid.  So I publicly apologize to all my sports fans.   I did in fact have a wonderful Superbowl weekend full of the things that I love. So while you sports fans were having fun at your parties, I celebrated enough to not have time to write a blog post!  This is how I celebrated:
1. Went to a Karaoke Cafe :)
2.  Went to Frozen, the Sing A Long Edition
3.  Made cookies and ate them :)
4.  Had a tea party.
5.  Watched Downton Abbey
6.  Went to Target and discovered the children's book "Mouseton Abbey"
7.  Found new recipes on Pinterest
8. Played piano and sang
9.  Read many, many stories with my girls.
10. Made glittery stickers
11.  Face painted
12. Painted nails
13. Played Goldie Blox
14. Discovered the similarities between my three year old and a wild and crazy muppet character
15.  Had a cuddle movie night with the girls
16. Made Valentines for my first graders class (And discovered I had not bought enough :()
17. Got a doctor check up from my 3 year old.
18.  Tried, I promise I tried, to watch part of the game.  I made it about 10 minutes.

Happy SuperBowl!