Confessional Friday

OK party people... I'm sitting in an un-air conditioned gym watching junior high basketball. I need a diversion so let's confess with Leslie @ A Blond Ambition Blog.

1. I confess that whoever sold my email address to the spammers is in BIG trouble! If I ever find out, you are dead to me. Dead, I say!!

2. I confess basketball is Not my favorite sport. Something about the squeaky shoes, or the frantic pace- constantly up and down, back and forth!!!

3. I confess I'm ready to move. We've been living out of boxes for a week and I'm starting to unpack things we need- like iPod chargers and DVDs... You know, essentials!

4. I confess that I'm not a good example for my kids. I currently have 3, yes 3, pairs of shoes in our living room. (Dad, I know this doesn't surprise you at all!)

5. I confess that I'm not going to my HS Reunion. 20 years -can you believe it!!

That's it for me today!! Feel free to go see Leslie or leave your comments below!!

Love you all,

Rulissa

Confessional Friday

You know, I'm never one to hold back so here is a perfect opportunity to get some things off my chest...

I confess that I can be a little short sometimes with incompetent people.  For instance, person-who-shall-not-be-named answering the phone at Mazzio's...if you are going to take my order, you are going to have to stop talking to everyone else and PAY ATTENTION TO ME!!!!  By the time I got off the phone, I was furious and  my amazing hubby was cracking up!

I confess that I own entirely too many clothes.  I have spent the last weeks packing my closet.  And packing... and packing... and packing.  Who knew?!  I am never going to complain about not having anything to where again.  (Well - I probably am, but I'll just kick myself later!)

I confess that I {heart} Troy and Jacob Landry.  (Swamp People, if you don't know.)  They are so cute with their accents and smiles and the way they love their families!  I love that show!!!

I confess that I watch Reality TV.  I always said that I didn't.  And, to be honest, when I think of Reality TV, I think of shows like, The Bachelor or Dancing with the Stars, American Idol or Dance Moms... and I REFUSE to watch those.  But...I do watch Swamp People and Duck Dynasty and Ghost Hunters and Destination Truth - oh, and American Pickers.  So, I guess I'm a Reality TV junkie, because I don't think I really watch anything that's scripted - except the news!

I confess that my children are driving me (and each other) bonkers.  I know summer just started, but since we are moving, I haven't been able to implement much of a schedule or do any of the fun things we want to do.  So that leaves too much time together with nothing to do and that is a recipe for disaster.  Bear with me kids - if I don't kill you soon, it will get better~!!

OK - I'm feeling much better now.  How 'bout you?  Anything you want to get off you chest? Leave me a comment, then go link up with Leslie at A Blonde Ambition!

Love you all,

Rulissa

Simple Pleasures

This week has been soooooo stressful. I have to admit that I'm feeling a little overwhelmed right now.

We have finally almost sold our house. We close on Friday. Unfortunately, after we do that, we will technically be homeless. Our rent house has fallen through (hopefully temporarily), so it looks like the in-laws' guest rooms for us!

So after this kind of stress, I think it's important to find "Simple Pleasures"... Hence this link up with Classic & Glam Blog!

Right now, my simple pleasure is my prayer journal. It's just a simple 5x7 hard backed journal with lined pages, but it calms me. When I'm overwhelmed or frustrated, or when I see a special need, I turn to God. He is always there. And my journal helps me focus on what I need or what I'm thankful for. And, it let's me go back and see the many, many, many prayers that God has answered.

So there you have it. My Simple Pleasure for the week. Leave me a message about your simple pleasure, then go link up!!



Love you all,

Rulissa

Confessional Friday

Hey ya'll!! I'm linking up with Leslie at A Blonde Ambition for Confessional Friday. The time of week when we share with you the many little (and not-so-little) things that, if we had any sense, we should really think about keeping private! Oh well!! Let's get confessing!!

1. I don't wash my face every night. Now, before you start screaming... I really don't wear a lot of makeup anyway. And, I have really dry skin. But... since I continue to age every year...I really need to get better at this. My skin looks so much better when I do!

2. I LOVE coloring books.  And a new box of crayons.  I could spend hours!

3.  I'm a sucker for an 80s movie!  ANY 80s movie!  For instance, Mannequin (with Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrall - before SATC!) was on the other night and I stayed up late watching.  They made AWESOME movies back then!!  My kids are really missing out!! :-)


4.  I am a terrible housekeeper!  I really spend most of my time picking things up and putting them where they belong.  Since we are moving (in process...), I've de-cluttered quite a bit.  That was nice.  Now I just have to keep it picked up EVERYDAY in case someone wants to see it.  So.... the actually cleaning - deep down, just ends up getting a spit shine.  Oh well... a little dirt never hurt anybody, right?


5.  I need to lose about 10 pounds.  (Don't tell my amazing hubby - he thinks I'm perfect!  Isn't he a keeper?!)  Some of my clothes are feeling a little snug.  I'm chalking this up to being at home all day and having easy access to the refrigerator.  Maybe I need a time lock on that thing?!


That's all I have for this week...don't judge me too harshly!!  Would you like to confess anything???


Love you all,


Rulissa

Thankful Thursday

A blogger I follow is experiencing some new & unexpected health problems. She has a constant ringing in her ears caused by some nerve damage that will most likely be permanent. This got me thinking of things that I take for granted on a daily basis. So, I'm linking up with There's Just One Mommy today to share with you some things I'm thankful for... (not a complete list and in no particular order!)

1. I'm thankful for the faith we have that allows me to stay home with our monkeys.

2. I'm thankful for my new pillow that supports my neck and head just right!

3. I'm thankful for my bible so I can delve deeper into God's will for my life.

4. I'm thankful for the ice cold coke my amazing hubby bought me on his way home from work last night.

5. I'm thankful for my friend who took the time to help me sort out monkey boy's school issues. Thanks, Anna!! You're a peach!

Now, there are tons more things (spiritual & temporal) that I am thankful for, so I think I will continue this series for awhile!!!

Feel free to leave me a note- what are you thankful for?

Love you all,

Rulissa

10 Things I Love About...

BASEBALL!!!!

1. Nachos with jalepenos

2. Kids laughing

3. Frito chili pie

4. The crack of the bat

5. Popcorn


6. Statistics (RBIs, Batting Averages...)


7. Soft Pretzels with cheese

8. Fans cheering (not screaming!)

9. Coaches coaching 'em up

10. Movies about baseball... this is one of my family's favorite

Take me out to the ballgame!!!

Love you all!

Rulissa

Confessional Friday

Hey, y'all! I'm linking up today with Leslie at A Blonde Ambition blog for Confessional Friday...so let's get confessing!!

1.  Sometimes I forget that I don't know by blog friends in real life.  Does this happen to you?

2.  I am not naturally a patient person.  In fact, I'm working on a post about that RIGHT NOW!!

3.  I {heart} baseball.  Monkey Boy's first game of the season is tomorrow and I think I am more excited than he is! (and that's saying a lot!!!)

4.  We are enrolling Princess in Pre-K next week.  I know I still have all summer before she starts school, but I can't decide how I feel about it.  One minute, I'm sad because she makes me smile all day long.  And the next minute, I'm excited and planning what I'll do with all my "free" time!

5.  And, finally... my amazing hubby and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary yesterday.  woo-hoo!

So what about you?  Do you have anything you would like to confess??

Love you all,

Rulissa

Confessional Friday

Hey, y'all! I'm linking up today with Leslie at A Blonde Ambition blog for Confessional Friday...so let's get confessing!!

1. I LOVE musicals... Grease was on AMC last night (twice) and I could have watched them both! That being said, I have yet to see an episode of Smash! and I don't watch Glee. I adore their songs, but I was put off by the content so I never got into it.

2. I think I was born in the wrong decade. Give me the '50s - fashion, music...love it! I know they had their own issues, but give me a time with poodle skirts, sock hops and milkshakes at the diner...

3. And totally unrelated... I don't like nuts. It's completely a texture thing because I love the flavor. BUT (I'm a little excited about this) I found a recipe for pecan pie that doesn't have pecans!!! Crazy, right? I'll try it and let you know!

4.  Typos drive me crazy.  Especially mine!  I hate it when I publish a post (after I've already read it 47 times) and notice that I used "where" instead of "wear".  That just makes me look like an idiot!

Anyway- that's all I'm confessing today...See you next time!

Love you all,

Rulissa

Confessional Friday

Hey, y'all! I'm linking up today with Leslie at A Blonde Ambition blog for Confessional Friday...so let's get confessing!!

1) I have no idea what I am doing half the time. Really! I have no idea about the techie stuff for this blog - I kinda just logged on one day and started it. I guess I will learn as I go and I hope you guys stick with me through the learning process!

2) I'm taking a break from caffeine. Well...not a complete break. I usually drink an Absolute Zero Monster energy drink from breakfast and I cut that out. And my afternoon Diet Coke? Gone. I still have tea or diet coke at meals, but that's it. It's a start, right?

3) I only recently learned how to give myself a manicure. Sasha over at SashaSays gave a step by step tutorial on how to give yourself a professional looking manicure and I was blown away with the results! I am never paying for another manicure again!!!

4) I am a serial project starter, but have trouble finishing. I guess I get bored or distracted or something and never get around to completing the things I start. I cannot begin to tell you how many patterns I have cut out and never sewn...I think it's a sickness!

Anyway - I hope you still love me after all this!

Love you all,

Rulissa

A Few of My Favorite Things...

One of the things I am striving for is to be more intentional.  To see the things around me that bring my joy.  I thought I'd share some of them, along with random pictures of our snowy day we had this week....

Holding my hubby's hand

The sound of my children laughing

Anything chocolate (as long as it's the right kind of chocolate)

Rainbows

Crackling fires

My UGGs

Singing

80's music

How I Met Your Mother

Watching the Monkey Princess dance

Jeremiah 17:7

Bean Dip Nachos

Chili's Chicken Crispers

Homemade whip cream

Listening to Monkey Boy read to me

OU Football

Mexican Food

Long talks with the bestie (I miss her...)

life:beautiful magazine

Watching Tween Monkey play ball

Discussing the bible with my Father-in-law

Roasting marshmallows

My hubby's prayers

Facebook

This blog

Meeting new people

Not cooking

John Cusack movies

Brat Pack movies

Spending the days with the Princess

Yellow

Orange

Fall

Sewing

Reading my Bible

Dr Seuss

NOT having to change diapers anymore

Homemade gifts

Popcorn

John Grisham books

Sophie Kinsella books

Karen Kingsbury books

OK - Books...

Eating ice cream on rainy days

Rainy days

Sunsets

Star gazing in the country

The howl of coyotes (not actual coyotes, just their howl)

Absolute Zero Monster drinks

Red hair

And you guys...

Love you all,

Rulissa