Getting To Know You November... Day 29

Happy Black Friday Shoppers! AHHH Crazy madness I tell you.... 

Okay So Getting to know me... :) Today's topic is What do you think People Misunderstand about you most?

This is easy for me. Everyone assumes thinks that I am a talker and that I never shut up. This is only partly true. I do tend to talk a LOT when Stressed, or nervous, or just plain goofy. However I really don't talk much. I can go days with out talking to my best friends.... Current record.. 4 DAYS! 

The other big one is that People with IC often get told, Oh you don't look sick, so there for you must be FINE... Well I can guarantee if you say this to someone with IC, that person will want to smack you. Point said. Auto Immune diseases you often don't see, and just because you don't see it, doesn't mean its not there or true.  If you really want to test this... Myself and any other person with it, I am sure would be glad to let you live our lives for a day... 

So message of today's lesson kids... Please don't judge a book by its cover. If some one is having a bad day... Try to cheer them up... Try to empathize with people you know that have chronic illness's. Try to have compassion! 

Hope you all survive the crowds today! Have fun!  

Happy Thanksgiving, Get To Know Me, and Much More!

I hope you all have a wonderful day spent with either loved ones, or Friends. I have spent a few Thanksgiving's by myself so I have really come to appreciate the chaos that now is the normal of them! It also makes me appreciate people who open their homes up to people who don't have anyone or anywhere to spend it. 

Now For Get To Know You November... Day 28... Have you ever had something happen to you, that you thought was bad, but it turned out to be for the best? 

Yes, Yes I have. I would say that this would describe  how I felt when I left my ex-husband.  I never felt like things would get better. Especially when It came to the holidays. But I can honestly say now that with out that time in my life I would be on a different path. I would not be the same, and I would probably not be with the Handsome man I am with now. I would not Change it for the world. 

Now For happy thoughts... man oh man.. Bad topic for turkey day! 

Being that today is Thanksgiving I think its appropreiate to be thankful! 

• Music, with out you my days would be quiet and lonely
• My Job... You can be stressful But I love what I do... 
• My Family... we are crazy but I am glad to have them 
• My Boyfriend and his amazing Family! I cant say thanks enough... 
• My Doctors and all they do for me. 
• I am thankful for my some what HORRIBLE healthy body. 
• I am thankful for Pacey, With out Pacey(My pacemaker) I wouldn't function. 
• The normal... Food, a roof over my head, heat and the plain basics in life. 
• My FURCHILD... Red doggy... Oh how I love you. Even when you are needy and vocal... You are there to greet me every day, and you give me loves when I need it. 
• The exisitance of hot baths, ice pack's, and heat pads... Yes this is creepy but if you have IC you understand why I say this! Oh boy I think this really should be first.... 

So There you have it... Have your self a Happy little Gobble day and don't forget to bring the FAT Kid out in you today!!! :)  

Body Parts... Getting To Know Me November... Day 27

Let's get creepy an anatomy lesson! 

Joking... I hope you didn't really think I was serious...

Today's Topic is What is your favorite part of your  body and why?

I would say that my favorite body part would be my head... It holds my face, my mouth, my hair, and my eyes. This is mainly due to the fact that with out my head I would not be able to talk, see, eat, smell anything in this amazing world... 

However though I am really fond of all parts of me! How about you... Do you have a favorite part?

Getting To Know Me November... Day 26!

Day 26... What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life? 

1. Sara Bareilles - King of Anything 
2. Tik Tok- Ke$ha 
3. Gives You Hell- All American Rejects 
4. Bubbly - Colbie Caillat
5. Whip It- Devo 2.0
6. Are you going to Kiss me or not- Thompson Square
7. Hard to Love- Lee Brice 
8. Stronger - Kelly Clarkson
9. Ol' Red - Blake Shelton 
10. Mine would be you- Blake Shelton
11. Anything by George Straight
12. Poker Face- Lady Gaga

Getting To Know Me November, Catch Up Day 20-25....

Day 20... Describe 3 significant memories from your child hood. 

• One would have been dancing. I used to dance, tap, jazz, ballet, and modern. 
• I belonged to a youth group of the Freemasons. I was a member of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls.  This was probably my favorite. I grew and learned so many memories from this! 
• Holiday Memories. I would say the memories of driving around and looking at lights and spending time with family! 

Day 21...If you could have one superpower, what would it be, and what would you do with it first? 

I would have to say that this would be to find cure's for all auto- immune diseases. I would start with IC. Its miserable and people don't understand. 

Day 22...Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?

 5 years - I would hope at this point to be married, and settling with my career more. Work has been so busy, in a good way, I just wish to be fully where I see myself going with the company.  As far as wedding and marriage, Ham(the man) and I have been together for almost 3 years so at that point, I would hope that we are married. 

  10 years- I hope to be settled in a dream home, and married, and fully fit with my employment, and doing volunteer work to give back. 

15 years- man I cant hope that are I guess just happy and satisfied with life. 

Day 23... List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them! 

• Blogging- I get to Spread thoughts, ramblings, awareness and such about IC in my own little corner of the world. 
• Volunteering- Its nice to give back with out it being expected and forced upon. 
• Reading- This is my get away zen time. This is how I escape my little stresses in life. 
• Spreading IC awareness. The world doesn't accept people for who they really are. I think with awareness this will help. 
• Spending time with loved ones and friends. well just because they are awesome. 

Day 24...Describe your Family dynamic as a child and your family now. 

As a child I grew up in a family that had been through divorce. Neither of my parents got along so it was often split between members of my family. Vs.  The dynamic now is calm and collected, no stress and fighting. :) 

Day 25... If you could paint a picture of scenery that you have seen before, what would it be? 

View at Ham's parent's house! 

Enjoy! 

Getting To Know Me November... Day 19

Day 19...If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? 

I found with my recent trip that Home is really where you make it, and where your heart is. You can always travel and see things but the true meaning of home is where your loved ones are. 

So what I am getting at is, I could live anywhere. I don't have to be in one place to have happiness, as long as I make it home, which is where my loved ones are and where the things I enjoy are. 

Now as far as destinations go... I don't really have a specific place I would like to live. Maybe you could more or less say, a place where all my family and friends are put together! 

I know I sound a sappy little girl, but it's true. I am the type of person who wants to see the world, yes some places maybe nicer and have better benefits, but My home and place I want to live is with my loved ones! So  maybe all over the world in that sense! 

Hope your having a wonderful Tuesday! 

Getting To Know Me November... Day 17 & 18

This has been keeping me pretty busy on top of putting things away and getting back from being hectic on my work trip and now hectic at work... It seems like I have not had a day off :( Oh well It's what I enjoy.... 

Day 17.. What is the thing you most wish you were great at? 

I wish the thing I were most great at is communication. I talk a little a lot but it seems when I have important things or when it comes to feelings, It never comes out how I want it to. I always end up feeling stupid or cheesy, or just plain retarded! :) 

Day 18...What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?

I hate to say this but this is easy, the thing that I had to forgive that was hard for me was My ex-husband and what he did to my belongings and my grandmothers things and to me. 

Getting TO Know you November ... Day 16

Day 16 - What are 5 of your Greatest Accomplishments! 

I would have to say my accomplishments are something I am most proud of! 

1. I am proud to say I have over come all obstacles that has been put in front of me with my Interstitial Cystitis Disease. IC is not something that is easy to have on your plate. I have overcome at least 12 surgeries in the last two years, all while still working and holding a normal life. 
2. My Job. I have an amazing position with a company that most people my age dream of. I work for a company as a Sales and Marketing Manager, Administrative/ Office Manager for the corporate office of a Hotel company. Not many can say at 23 they work for the Corporate office. 
3. I have held Two Grand Office positions with the Youth group for the Freemasons. I was apart of the International Order Of Rainbow Girls, which is a Volunteer youth group. I am proud to say I was apart of this group and two different States. 
4. I used to be a good dancer. I started Dancing when I was younger, and even made it to state levels once upon a time. 
5. I would say that My last one would be that I am a strong young woman with a determination to keep me going with Drive that will allow me to be a brave, smart and talented woman in general! 

Getting To Know you November... Days 12-15

So I apologize My computer crashed and I was unable to finish this weeks Weekly recaps while I was gone on my Vacation. SO this post will be a recap of my Days 12th- 15th!  I will probably post Recap of vacation on Sunday or Monday 

Day 12 Describe A Typical Day In Your Current Life... 

Well I get up at 6:30, Get ready for work, Let the dog out, Leave for work 7:30, work 9 until 5 and I then Head home, I get home around 6, feed and walk the dog, then make Dinner, and relax for a few hours(most time this includes house work) and then shower and bed by 10:30 ish. 

Day 13 Describe 5 Weakness's you have 

1. I say sorry A LOT- I feel like I am always letting people down or that It is not good enough. So I am constantly apologizing. 
2. I don't know how to say NO- I am always signing my self up for more than I can handle Because I can't say no. 
3. I always Trust and give people the benefit of the doubt, even if they don't deserve it.  
4. I always second guess myself as if My own opinion is not good enough to satisfy 

I don't feel I have more so at this point... Just those. 

Day 14 Describe 5 strengths you have

1. I am always there for my friends and family. Always. 
2. I am responsible and reliable. 
3. I am very trust worthy and accountable 
4. I can cook very well 
5. I am a very good with people... and communications. 

Day 15 If you were an animal what would you be and why? 

I would be a monkey, I climb all over everything, and can pick things up with my feet!!!! 

Getting To Know Me November... Day 11

Good Morning Ya 'all, 

It's Monday! I hope you all have a great start to your week, remember to SMILE you don't know who's day it will brighten! 

Today's Topic is to describe 10 pet peeves' you have. 

1. People who chew with their mouth open/ smack their lips... ANNOYING- manners please. 
2. People who don't leave a voicemail. Rude. Obviously you wanted something so just tell me instead of calling 50 million times 
3. People who pull out in front of you while driving, and then don't go the speed limit... annoying. 
4. People who don't wash their hands... Gross and then they wonder why people get sick?! 
5. People who smoke and then leave their butts all over the sidewalks and such. gross. If you want to do it fine, just don't make it nasty and gross for everyone else cause your too lazy to put them in the garbage. 
6. Parents who let their Children cry and be obnoxious in public, If you want to have kids, either teach them manners or if they misbehave, remove them so everyone else doesn't have to hear it. 
7. People who snoop in your business or feel the need to butt in. 
8. When you are in the middle of a conversation, and the person turns to you and says, "what was that, I wasn't paying attention. sorry " 
9. People who cancel plans last minute like when your pulling in their dirveway and they text you, Oh sorry I can't make it... 
10. People who think they need to fix your plate for you at holiday events. If I ask great other wise don't try to make me Fat or eat things I dont like. 

There you have it... I will stop whining now... Have a good Monday 

Getting To Know Me November... Day 10

Today's topic is Describe your most embarrassing moment... Well I hope this is true... 

My embarrassing moment involves the Man...  It was one of first few dates... I think we had only been together a month and we were sitting in His room, and talking (for some reason I was sitting on his stomache, he was laying down... I don't remember why..) about random things and getting to know each other when all of a sudden... I had to fart... Yep not classy, not what girls are supposed to do, So I went to Move to excuse my self and it came out... Yup while I was sitting on him... I started laughing so hard because I was embarrassed. Well it was a perfect moment a true embarrassing moment because I was so shy, and laughing I farted again, and laughed harder and then the process repeated like 6 times. 

By the end of it I was so embarrassed, and ashamed. But My man was a trooper I had fallen off due to laughing so damn hard. He laughed as well. We were like school girls laughing over some stupid drama, it was that funny. 

Annywhoo... Yes that is my most embarrassing moment is not being classy and well just not being lady like, I don't know what happened but it was bad. Lets just say my man still brings it up and gives me shit for it to this day.... 

Okay so no more grossness here, back to being lady like and as for the quote! That explains my embarrassing moment! No one believes me right?

Getting To Know Me November... Day 9

SOUNDS

Today's topic is Sounds, what sounds do you love?

I would have to say one of my favorite is the sounds of fire-fly's in the summer in the south! However I also enjoy the sounds of my furchild snoring, My man singing in the shower(He would never admit to this), the sounds of fire wood burning in a wood stove in the fall and winter, the sound of a piano playing in the background, Baby birds chirping in the spring, and squirrels running up and down trees! 

I know they are all random but they all bring me happiness! 

I hope you are all enjoying your Saturday, I am off to site see in New York City! 

Getting To Know Me November... Day 8

First of all.... happy FRIDAY! You all have made it to the end of the work week! YAY! 

Daily Topic Day 8: 

What are 5 passions you have?

Well if any of you know me these are simple! 

• My Furchild... He has my heart, I love him so so much! I even go to plan after work events on how long he will be in his kennel... Pa-The-tic :( 
• Staying positive and happy about life. No matter what is going on I try to handle things well. Most will tell you that I look for the good in everything... Yes including the new medicine I am on... (Post coming next week). I find joy in helping make other people smile and have a little pick me upper in their day! 
• IC Awareness. I can't say how sad it is enough that even the nurses in some of the doctors office's that I have gone into as a patient don't even know what it is... Awareness people... Awareness.
• Cooking. I love cooking. This is how I de-stress. If I am having a bad day or a grumpy moment you can probably find me in the kitchen, trying a pinterest recipe, or even trying to mock one of my grandmas! 
• Volunteering, and giving back or as some call it Paying it Forward. If you see someone in your apartment building with their hands full, and your empty, Try and help them out. It will make you feel better. I think I get this from being a Rainbow girl and apart of the Freemasons' youth group! 

I know I know I am  Boring and predictable! What are some of yours?  ENJOY the Weekend! 

Getting to Know Me November... Day 7

Day 7: 

What is your dream job and why?

I would have to say I'm Pretty sure I have my dream job for the moment! I get to talk to people all day, I work inside so I don't have to deal with seasonal changes in weather, or climates. I get to travel, and represent my company on occasion.  I don't have to deal with crazy boss's, or co workers. I can take time of for Doctor appointments and such with out worrying. 

I love it. I love the hospitality way of doing things, Making people happy and helping them build good and warm memories. 

I do have to say we do have crazies(Some hotel owners/ operators you meet) and the joys of being in an industry that is open 365 days a year 24 hours a day, however Its really not that bad. 

So with this being said. I love my job, it is my dream job that fits me for the time frame of life that I am in. 

Whats yours?

Getting to Know Me November... Day 6

Day 6:

What is your Favorite form of Exercise?

I would have to say that due to my IC most sport activities that I used to love have been cut off. Most of the exercise that I do now is walking and stretching. Most of it is with the furchild! Total for 5 days a week I walk about a mile and a half. This doesn't include what I do on the weekends or extra fun stuff. 

Some of my favorites used to be: Skiing, Hiking, jogging, and Dancing.  IC really makes it Difficult for people to move, exercise, and even move sometimes. 

What about you? What are some of your favorites? Would love to hear from you! 

Getting to Know Me November ... Day 5

Day 5: 

What are 5 things that make you most happy right now!

My five things are as the following! 

• The fact that by the time 5 pm rolls around Eastern time, I will hopefully have landed in NEW YORK! Also the fact that I will be off a plane, Twelve hours of Flying and dealing with Air ports is enough to give anyone a nightmare! 
• I get 8 days between here (NYC) and New Jersey- Yep just think of me saying Jersey in a Jersey accent! I love it!!! YAY! 
• I am so excited to site see! I love that most, the parks, the museums, the history, the culture, the Different people and how the world is even in the same country, there  are so many different ways of living. I get to see this, all this week. Yes I know I know I'm here for work, and I am excited to hopefully contract out some hotels!!! 
• That I have the Best and I mean the BEST Boyfriend on the face of the planet. He truly does love and care for me and I know that by tomorrow he will be missing me because I am not there to snuggle! 
• Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means Thanksgiving I get to enjoy family, and hosting at my house! This is my first time hosting, and a big holiday for family to combine from Man and mines side. Now the for the day after, its On... Like Donkey Kong... Yep I just went there...  I can go get a Christmas tree soon, and play Christmas music, Decorate, and spend time with those that I love, go shopping and spend time with Family, and  celebrate more with Family!

Hope you all enjoyed the fun Facts! 

Getting to Know Me November... Day 4

Day Four:  Just a warning, This can get deep... 

Today's topic is: What year would you like to relive and why?

There is not per-say a year date, but more so the 10 months separated- waiting for divorce plus the four  months that I was trying to get the courage to up and leave my ex-husband. 

Yep, you all heard me correctly, for those of you knew to me or don't know me very well, I was married. I had been married 3 & 1/2 years at the time of my divorce. 

I say this time frame is when I would have liked to relive most, because I felt so low, I felt like it was my fault, I felt like I would never be loved or wanted again. I had a really hard time. I know it was not my fault for what happened(Now but at the time this is how I felt.), or the fact that he had chosen to cheat, threaten, beat, and hold me at gun point. My ex was very abusive, and very emotionally draining. I lived in an area I knew hardly anyone. All I can say is this time frame is where I did a lot of searching for who I was and who I wanted to be. It was a low point but I can say I am grateful for it. 

However what I didn't know was that I was leaving the worst time in my life, preparing for my best time in life. I can say I am honestly happy where I am in life. I have an amazing Career that has me on my way to board/ fly on a plane today for 8 days for a business trip. I have my family back in my life. I have my parents and friends and family that I can am allowed to talk to again. 

And not to mention I have the most amazing man in my life now. There is no fighting, and there is no arguments, and the worst thing I hear from him is that I occasionally dress like an old Grandma. (Jokingly). I wouldn't have the FurChild, or half of my closest and amazing friends that I do now. 

 I can't say where life would have taken me if I had chose to get out any sooner or later. But I would look back at the time then and tell my self it will be okay, you will find love and someone who wants you and cherish's you, and appreciates you for who YOU are and not what they want you to be. 

I know most people don't like change and they don't know how to handle it sometimes when curve balls are thrown your way, But every time it has happened in my life, It has been for the better, or Something good has came out of it.  I have been through a few of these that I look back on, some are bitter sweet and some are funny, and some are serious. However at the end of the day, the thing that matters is to look at life as a learning experience. You don't have control of where life takes you, but you have control of how you handle it. 

So I guess I would just go back and relive and tell myself a few things, and would have embraced the people around me that did care. I would tell my self it would be okay, things will work out, You will eventually move to the area you left when you moved out of your moms, that you will find a career, and you will be happy again. I think that's the main key here.