If you really knew me...

(Like the MTV show)

If you really knew me you would know....

1. I really enjoy being a helper.

2. I link all memories to a feeling. Always have.

3. I'm very visual. This is why I can stare at things for a long time--I'm saving it mentally or recreating it.

4. Words are powerful and I love quotes and deep thoughts.

5. I still LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to learn.  But you have to show me (again with the visual)

6. I have lots of patience with kids but not so much with adults.

7. I need to feel love everyday. 

8. Sitting around is extremely hard for me. I can't do it.

9. I'm incredibly sensative so I have a hard exterior at times. This is for my protection.

10. I don't cry often.

11. I have a big conscious/ inner moral code and I rarely allow myself to stray from it. 

12. I like to laugh, but I am not funny. I can't tell jokes.

13. I love history, especially Native American/Trail of Tears and WWII.  These are my favorite.

14. I've always wanted to have little boys and still do, someday.

15. I get spurts of energy or a wild hair to travel the world and run away. I'd be good at it. This scares me. Refer back to #11. This is why it never gets done.

16. My left eye gets teary when I feel sad for people, especially the young and extremely old. (which is often)

17. I've felt a higher presence guiding me twice in my life. I need to learn to listen.

18. I love driving and I play my music loud. I like the way it feels and drowns out my thoughts.

19. I'm not a nap kinda gal....maybe twice a year, if that.

20. I really am quite boring and routine. I'd be easy to stalk.

21. I'm always behind on technology and I hate gadgets. (no ipad, iphone, apple stuff, Wii, computer games, TV games, pocket electronics) I do not have any of this stuff.

22. THIS IS MY FAVORITE NUMBER IN THE WORLD.  I will love it forever, regardless.

23. I was very sad when I turned 20 years old.  Now, I'm about to be 30...life moves quickly and that scares me.

24. I get excited if someone leaves me a stick note, little messages, text messages, small things like that make me happy.

25. My biggest fear is that I will never make a difference or feel that I have a purpose.

my new motto!

Happy Birthday LOMA!

The person who taught me to LOVE ketchup!

My dad! 

** my mother has never touched ketchup, yet my brother and I are huge dunkers!

There's an astronomical different between being a good dad and just having a dad.  Any fool can be a father (look at the statistics) but it takes a special person to be called dad!  I'm so lucky in reflecting my childhood and even now in my adulthood that I have an awesome dad.  The dad that did a whole lot more than just go to work to provide and call it a day like so many. My dad was physically there and actively involved all the time. I had the wonderful dad who jumped on the trampoline, took us 4 wheeling, let me comb his hair while playing beauty salon, and spent quality time with our family. My dad taught me how to drive, tried to teach me algebra tricks, and made me appreciate a dollar. He has done SO much for me and my future. He's been there every step of the way both as a dad and an on call handyman for all my creative dreams. (hehe)  My dad can build, make, and design anything! He can problem solve like no other and has been the biggest helper in both mine and Steven's life. There's nothing too difficult for him to take on.  Thanks for always being an awesome dad, husband, helper, doer, and friend, dad.  Love you!

Zane

Happy 3rd birthday, Zane!

Love my Zane.  Cool cartoon I did, huh?

Movie Night

Last night we had a little stay-at-home date night.   I marinated steaks all day, quartered red potatoes and bake them along with making my moms infamous broccoli and cheese casserole. It was yum! Then, in between the storms, wind, rain and hail we watched The Rite.  Have you seen it? 

 I love Anthony Hopkins. The story is set in Rome, Italy and based on true events (which in my opinion always makes it more scary). It's all about real exorcisms, church, God, and faith.  I won't spoil it, but be sure to read the story reel at the end! Wow.

New Love!

Pinterest= got my interest (ha)

So easy, make a 'mood' board about whatever you want and store your pictures permanently in a cute, easy image file. No saving to the computer, no dragging, right clicking, filing, using up your hard drive, etc. 

Nope one single click = visual bliss. You'll love it.  

Here's my "Get in my Belly" board:

 Whooo wouldn't want to try these? 

So, find me, follow me, and let me follow you too! 

Pinterest-----Kristy Chartier Hicks