NOW is right on time....

These are my Post Origami Owl Convention thoughts....I figured I need to blog about them since I can't quit thinking about them.

This convention was a life changing experience for me.  Being surrounded by women from all over the country who all have the same goals in mind.  Women who have come from completely different walks of life.  Women struggling financially, women struggling with their sick children, women struggling with divorce...and some women who were not struggling at all.  We were all there together like sisters--one big family. 

I was surrounded by women that know life happens, and that everyone makes mistakes and that living in the past is just not the way to happiness.  Maybe you didn't make a mistake, maybe BAD THINGS just keep happening to you.  It can kill your inner spirit.  I know, I can relate. I am more of the bad decision girl.  I went through a time in my life that when I look back, I don't even see how that could be ME! It makes no sense to me!! I would cry, ask God for forgiveness, but I was not forgiving myself. 

I let it all go at convention.  I know that I am forever changed.  I know can be happy regardless of my past.  I just had to let it go.    The past is OVER.  You cannot go back and change it. 

"Your journey has molded you for your greater good.  And it was exactly what it needed to be.  Don't think that you have lost time.  It took each and every situation that you have encountered to bring you to the now.  And now is right on time."  ~Asha Tyson

Isn't that an AMAZING quote??  Don't you feel all warm and fuzzy inside when you read that?  I do!  Let me tell you---I don't like the situations I have been in, but has it molded me?? ABSOLUTELY.  I am a stronger person, and because of these situations, I can never be a person that judges someone. 

Am I PERFECT?  Absolutely not.  Do things get on my nerves?  Do people do things that make me scratch my head?? YES.  LOL  I wouldn't be human if they didn't I guess. 

Am I more understanding and compassionate? YES.

Why do people judge others??  I still can't figure it out.  Especially the ones that claim to be the biggest believers in God, yet they don't forgive and they are always passing judgement.  I will just assume that something they faced in their own life has made them that way.  I won't judge them. (I am however, CONFUSED)

Moral of the story...You can use your experiences to live with love and gratitude.  (AHHHH, I LOVE THE SOUND OF THAT)


Do you believe that someone who makes mistakes or bad decisions don't deserve love?    Everyone reacts differently to things going on in their life.  Some people are an open book, some will bottle their emotions and fight the demons within---until they have transformed into something they are not. 

Everyone deserves a second chance.  Think about your children.  If they make a mistake, are you going to disown them?  Quit loving them?  I am thinking NOT.  You might not agree with their choices, but I have a feeling you won't stop loving them.  :)

Treat your friends and strangers the same way.  Show a little compassion and understanding. 

Words and actions change people.  For the better----and the worse.  Don't let your words and actions change someone for the worse. 


Thank you Origami Owl....There is no doubt in my mind that this convention in Arizona was part of MY journey...I was MEANT to be there.  It was definitely RIGHT ON TIME!!! 

Real life.

I thought I would let you in on a little secret.  I am a SLOB.  I have no organization skills whatsoever when it comes to my home.  It may look cute when you come in, but don't open any closets, cabinets, or drawers! :)

I should be ashamed, but I am not.  It's real.  I am not even going to pretend that I am trying to organize on Pinterest or anything.  When I see those organization pins..I laugh a little on the inside and wonder how many of those people pinning those things live just like this.  I bet more than some are willing to admit. hehe

I always think that if I had a bigger house that it would be differnt.  I am sure it would. AGAIN, laughing on the inside.

My junior high band director once told me, as I got into her very, very messy car, that all musicians are messy.  So, there you go.  I blame it on my musicianship. Sounds good, right??

I am however impressed with my organization of my notebook for school.  If I could organize all aspects of my life like I did that thing, my husband would be AMAZED!!!

By the way, I hate all these different crappy tupperware containers.

Do I wish my laundry room was clean? YES, YES I do.  There are items of laundry in here that haven't been touched since the first time they were worn because I don't want to wash crap one at a time.  I try to stay away from special items like this.  So annoying.

 

You can see my yellow pants on the floor, they are clean now---I am wearing them right now. hahahaha

 

 

My goal over break was to clean out all my closets.  Yeah, that didn't happen. 

 

 



Oh..this is a problem

8:15-9:15 Form and Analysis

10:30-11:45 Marching Band Tech

12:15-1:20 Classroom Management

1:40-2:15ish Recital hour/X period

2:30 LESSON

4:10 Band

This is Tuesday.
Ummm, my lessons are gonna suck.

What's your story???

I can barely contain all the excitement at this point. In 9 days I will be invited to start selling a product that I find to be the most amazing line of jewelry EVER.

It makes a wonderful gift for your daughter, mother, grandmother, best friend, aunt, cousin, YOURSELF.... :)  It is awesome!!! MORE TO COME!!!!  Online launch party, my website, parties at home...You are going to LOVE this. 

Love, hobbies, GREEK LETTERS, birthstones, and just plain ol PRETTINESS can be all yours CUSTOM designed!  I cannot wait for you to let me design one for you (and of course you can design your own)... I have several people in mind that I cannot wait to show them a locket that fits them perfectly!

I cannot explain the feeling that I got when I opened mine on Christmas Eve from my mom.  It was just perfect and I almost cried.  I have a locket that screams MARY. 

It's silver---which is my choice of jewelry.
Inside my locket you will find a little girl with K's birthstone, a flute, treble clef, peace sign, and my initial.  IT IS BEAUTFIL. How PERFECT is that?? Especially for those who know me!??

Good Thing

I just had an idea...stolen from someone else of course. LOL  But whatever it's a good idea.

Tell me your GOOD THING this week!!! I think this will help me and YOU stay positive when things seem to be getting you down.

Like for instance, I am starting to let flute bring me down a little.  SOOOOO, I need to think about the things that ARE going right and so do you.  SOOOOO, if you don't share on my blog at least comment on FB. 

Top 10

Well, my first full week of school isn't quite over YET, but it's very close.  After 2pm, I will be starting the 3 day weekend!!!

I really don't have much to say except...and in random order....

1~School is keeping me really busy.

2~My family is great about it. I love them so much!!!

3~Jon is SNO of the YEAR!

4~I need to get off here and get ready so I am not late for class! lol

5~I am really excited for January 29th time frame.

6~I sold my flute!! Happy DANCE!

7~Don't worry I didn't sell my new flute. lol

8~My senior recital is happening next semester! WOW!

9~Did I mention it's a 3 day weekend??

10~HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

These are the days...

It started out so peaceful.

 

 

Then I came back from the store with this

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Then it got crazy. The girls LOOK sweet and innocent right here, but they went CRA-CRA or however you spell that. LOL :)

 

CRA-CRA I tell ya...lol

 

 

This is Kaitlyn and Lucy Lou Who...She was the little girl on the Grinch, remember her??