Writing a book...

Has anyone gone to the next level and written a book?

Did you convert your big posts to your story?

What were your next steps?

I'm getting the bug to want to take the next step... Just need some guidance.

Thanks

Me... Kreative Blogger Award? Wow. Who Knew

Roe At My Upside Down Life presented me with the Kreativ Blogger Award.

I think she said it well when she said "It took me way too long to get around to doing this, but it's only because I suck at receiving compliments and also because I am somewhat challenged by all the rules that go along with this award". Oh yes, so true... I totally understand, to which I also owe an apology of delay...

I would like to thank Roe for putting me on her "deserving" list. This blog, in my eyes, is still in the "baby stage" - it's not really old, but it does have many followers, for that I am grateful. I put this together as a way of sharing my world and my "mommy experiences" with those who are also in the same boat (and in my case - NOT a minivan! hehe!) 

Now, on to the rules and requirements...

The Rules:
1.  Thank and link back to the awarding blog.
2.  Answer seven questions.
3.  Provide 10 random factoids about yourself.
4.  Hand the award on to 7 deserving others.

Here are seven questions (the same ones Roe answered)...

The Questions:
#1. What is your favorite song? "Blown Away" by Carrie Underwood

#2. What's your favorite desert? If I could have anything... Tiramisu

#3. What do you do when you are upset? I shut down and don't talk to anyone, but not before I let out a growl.

#4. Which is your favorite pet? I love my kitty cats... but dogs are awesome too (but they have to be BIG dogs... not little yippers!)

#5. Which do you prefer, White or Whole Wheat? Whole wheat mostly, but white for smooshed down cheese sandwiches.

#6. What is your your biggest fear? Failure... and speaking in public...

#7. What is your attitude mostly? I try to be positive and pleasant... but there are days.

Ten Random Factoids... all about ME:

#1 - I am divorced and my ex-husband is in jail

#2 - I enjoy drinking wine.

#3 - I am ready to get another tattoo

#4 - I enjoy cooking.

#5 - I have over 30 pairs of shoes

#6 - I love buying purses

#7 - I do not enjoy my job some days.

#8 - I love to swim

#9 - I forgive, but don't always forget.

#10 - Do not mess with my son or my mom, as I get to be a nasty mama if you do!

And now... drum roll please.. 7 deserving bloggers... (no certain order)

#1 - Boca Frau

#2 - Northwest Mommy

#3 - Feeling Beachie

#4 - Michelle Longo

#5 - Lady Goo Goo Ga Ga

#6 - This Belle Rocks

#7 - Ms Composure

Stop by, visit, say hi. and keep blogging!

Better Late than Never...

Back in April, I participated in a blog bash over at Momalog, for their one-year anniversary. They hosted the Alison’s and Ado’s 1st Blogoversary Blog Bash! I posted and linked up my blog post about NOT being a mini-van mom. I was ecstatic to know I won a pair of earrings from Julia Anthony Jewelry. Her jewelry is on Etsy and she is also on Facebook.

See my Isadora Earrings photos below...

 

I Won a Prize - Thank you thank you thank you!

I linked up and won!!

I linked up my Mini Van Mom post and won an awesome prize...

Gorgeous earrings from Julia Anthony Jewelry.

(as soon as they arrive, I will post a pic... I cannot wait!)

Check out the two hosts...

 

Ado at The Momalog

 and

Alison at Mama Wants This!

 

Rockstar Moms, from Theta Mom

I found this post at Theta Mom's site and I totally love it.
Here it the link to the site, along with the post...Theta Mom Rockstar Moms
VISIT THETA MOM, CHECK OUT THE POSTS, AND LINK UP. AWESOME!!!!

Posted 02.21.12 by Theta Mom

Rockstar Moms

You know the kind. We come into contact with these moms every single day and it’s the very moms we want to raise our glasses to. Some of these moms are complete strangers we pass in the grocery aisle or wait on line with at Target; we stand beside these moms at school drop-off, on the ball field and throughout our neighborhoods.
Rockstar Moms are everywhere.
My official definition of a Rockstar Mom:  “Any mom who is doing the best job she can, making tons of sacrifices along the way amidst the curve balls that life continues to throw her way.”
The working mom who is juggling multiple jobs to ensure there is food on the table each night.
The single mom who is serving as “both” parents to her children.
The divorced mom who is making the best of the cards she’s been dealt.
The mom who keeps the ship at home afloat as her husband fights for this country overseas.
The special needs mom who continues to be an advocate for her children.
The mom who wants to find nothing more than a quality and affordable education for her children.
The mom who prays for her sick child every night, hoping that there will be a cure so she’ll have the opportunity to watch her baby grow.
The stay-at-home mom who continues to make sacrifices.
The allergy mom who will never give up hope.
The working mom who is seeking to find balance in her life.
The mom who went back to school to earn a degree to fulfill a lifelong dream.
The mom who seeks to find peace.
The mom who empathizes with another mom and lends her hand of support.
The mom who continues to dream big for herself and her children.
The mom who blogs and finds comfort in the online community of women who “get her.”
And to the mom who recently sent her child in with a Valentine’s Day card and piece of candy for my son at school who took a moment to write on his card, “Peanut Free” with a little smiley face – THANK YOU. You are a total Rockstar Mom.
Motherhood is not easy and I want to take a moment to remind you that YOU are doing an amazing job. We are in this thing together, deep in the trenches of motherhood.
So the next time you see another mom while standing in line at the grocery store or waiting in the pediatrician’s office, be sure to give her a smile of encouragement. That nod of acceptance may be just what she needs, a small reminder that she’s a Rockstar Mom – simply doing the best damn job that she can.

Tag, You are It!!!!

I am a little behind, but time to catch up.

Hilary, over at Feeling Beachie, tagged me in a meme.

1. Describe yourself in 7 words:

Quiet, introvert, perfectionist, obsessive, logical, caring, protective

2. What keeps you up at night?

My cat, who seems to think it's time to cuddle and play

3. Who would I like to be?

Someone who feels good about themself

4. What am I wearing now?

dress pants and black top

5. What scares me?

stepping outside my comfort zone

6. The best and worst of blogging:

Worst - Feeling like I don't have a lot of followers.

Best - Being able to be me and touch others.

7. The last website I visited:

www.feelingbeachie.com

8. What is the one thing I would change about myself

Be more outgoing

9. Slankets yes or no?

What the hell is a Slanket????

10. Tell us something about the person who tagged you:

She is an awesome blogger and likes to visit back when she gets comments. Her blog rocks!

I am supposed to tag people now, so I will, but I really want to tag everyone… so if you want to play along….

Hilary at Feeling Beachie

Susi at Boca Frau

Kim at My Inner Chick

Cyn at The Chunky Goddess

Share Your World, Week #7

Here are the four Share Your World questions for this week.

1-If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor? My TaeKwonDo Master Instructor

2-When was the last time you had an amazing meal? At my brother's house, for the holidays.

3-Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? Take them... I hate myself in pictures.

4-Describe yourself in seven words. Introvert, Mom, Daughter, Friend, Sister, Student, Teacher