tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66790718141579422792024-03-14T04:08:02.323-05:00A Tale of One House WifeThis Blog is about my day to day life and the ramblings inside my head.Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-32492705905395200522016-09-12T13:05:00.002-05:002016-09-12T13:05:36.405-05:00Stress and AnxietyI know i don't write often on this blog any more.<br />
When it started it was a much needed outlet for my creativity.<br />
Now I'm out-letting all over the internet. haha<br />
I'm writing my next book and so when I do feel up to writing that gets<br />
most of my attention.<br />
I have my YouTube channel and the editing process of that can<br />
bog me down.<br />
But i felt the urge to blog today. There is a topic on my mind, Stress.<br />
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Most of you may not know this but i suffer from depression. It comes and goes.<br />
But i have dealt with it since some where around my pre-teens.<br />
I am very good at hiding it. Most who know my personally probably would not guess this.<br />
I do not take medicine for it. I am good at powering through. I do use essential oils though.<br />
They help. But I mostly use them for the anxiety.<br />
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Depression goes with what I wanted to talk about,<br />
but this isn't just a post about depression.<br />
Like i said I wanted to discuss Stress.<br />
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I am planning a cruise with my sister and my 2 best friends.<br />
That sounds fun right? It is. But it can be stressful if you have a mental<br />
illness too.<br />
I have noticed in the last week that I am very emotional. I can cry at the drop of a hat if i let<br />
myself. I have been trying to keep my emotions reigned in.<br />
Because I do know that its stress related.<br />
<br />If you have a mental illness like me, and it is keeping you from enjoying<br />
something like a fun trip, or a vacation, or just life in general, try to remind your self this:<br />
LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED. ITS MEANT TO BE FUN AND ENJOYABLE.<br />
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Try to push through. Remind yourself that life can get in the way if we let it.<br />
We should all be happy. Regardless of your situation. Regardless of your fiances.<br />
Just be happy. BE YOURSELF.<br />
Push the Stress and Anxiety away. Push it out.<br />
If you need to, do it physically.<br />
Raise your hands, take a deep breath, exhale and push away from your body.<br />
Send that negativity out away from you.<br />
Put one foot forward and go from there.<br />
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<i>Okay, Crystal you think that is going to fix me? Fix my life? Push the air away?</i><br />
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I admit, that may not "fix" you. Did saying that help my emotions? No.<br />
But its a start. We have to start somewhere. And its a mind set.<br />
Your mind set is everything. TRUST ME.<br />
So just give it a try. I hope it helps you at least a little.<br />
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(p.s. Yes i know that sometimes I don't capitialize my i's..There is a reason for this.) Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-45051273099621242202016-09-02T13:28:00.001-05:002016-09-02T13:28:40.096-05:00Reasons why NOT to live in the Big Brother house<div dir="ltr">
As a big brother fan getting the chance to be on the show and win half a mill seems like a fun idea. <br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: cyan;">Buuuut</span></span> (as Nicole would say), I have 5 reasons why you might <span style="color: red;">NOT </span>want to go for an extended stay in the ole BB house.</div>
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Reason #1<br />
If your not big on touching.<br />
They literally Hug after each ceremony. Lots of <span style="color: cyan;">FRIENDSHIP</span> going around
with hugs several times a week. To opt out of a hug could, and does,
throw a red flag. And that alone might get you sent packing. </div>
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Reason #2 If you aren't into sharing your things.<br />
It is very common to see house guests wearing someone else's clothes or
hats. I mean hey, you can't fit very many changes into those BB logo
duffle bags. So choices get limited...unless you shop your neighbors
bag..Roommate is closer to the correct word. But you get the gist.</div>
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Reason #3 If you enjoy tv or movies or video games...ie any thing remotely fun. <br />
Forget staying up all night to enjoy the latest video game after
standing in line for a midnight release. Your not leaving the house any
time soon..If your lucky that is.<br />
You are cut off from the outside world for the duration of your stay.
There is also the fact that no where in that house will you find a tv. </div>
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Reason #4 If you enjoy privacy, this house ain't for you.<br />
There are tons of camera's on you every second of every day. Yes, Even
in the bathroom. Let me just say, If you haven't even let your momma see
you undressed since you hit puberty, you should probably keep out of
the big brother house.</div>
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And finally Reason #5 that you might NOT want to live in the big brother house is...If your not into drama..<br />
Drama drama drama...it's why we all watch. Gotta see that drama.<br />
If you were locked in a house with that many diverse personalities for
the summer you might create a little drama just for kicks. Am I right?<br />
So if drama just isn't your scene, go for a fun Summer on the sofa watching with the rest of us. </div>
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Cause hey, big brother is the best summer tv show! </div>
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-56772138191309001062016-06-13T13:41:00.001-05:002016-06-13T13:41:39.412-05:00Advice for aspiring writers? Goodreads asked me this question and I wanted to do a post.<br />
There was lots to say to the question of...<br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
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Firstly, You <i>CAN </i>do it! <br />You have to start somewhere. Don't be afraid. Just start writing. You may have to hide away that first work and hope no one ever see it, sure. But that is okay. Keep at it. Ask for help. But if writing is your passion, then write!<br />Be okay with bad reviews. Not every one likes the same things as you. So don't take it personally.<br />
I have got a few bad reviews myself. Partly because I wasn't diligent.<br />
I forgot to upload a revised version of my work, And there were some grammar problems.<br />
But hey, it's fine. I am still alive. I still get great reviews.<br />
Just know that there will always be those out there that need to say something bad.<br />
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So do NOT let this discourage you.<br />
I have thought about writing for several years. Actually I began as a poet. I even have another blog where I used to upload my poetry. True story!<br />
I started by trying to write my biography. <span style="color: red;">FAILED!</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Then I watched Twilight. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Then I HAD to read Twilight, the entire series, in a WEEK. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Yes it became an obsession! </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Because of that and hearing </span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Stephenie Meyer's story, I decided I COULD DO THIS.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">So I wrote a pree-teen story. <span style="color: red;">FAILED!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">I tried a book loosely based on my friend. (Her life cracks me up at times.) <span style="color: red;">FAILED!</span></span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">But finally, I began Summer Under My Quilt, and I knew this time I was on the right track.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">I had found my writing sweet spot, so to say.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Things took a few years to develop. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">By the time I published I had 2 others in progress and an idea to turn one into a series.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">So, if you want it. JUST DO IT. As Nike loves to tell us.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">It will come. But if you aspire to write. Write. </span> </span></span> </span>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-884741753120519702016-05-02T00:00:00.001-05:002016-05-02T00:00:28.223-05:00You who?<div>Guys sometimes life can get in the way.</div><div>Things get hard.</div><div>People let you down. </div><div>Money gets tight. Then tighter.</div><div>Kids grow up. They do their own thing.</div><div>Work has stresses. </div><div>Your family needs food. Buy the food. cook the food.</div><div>Eventually it gets to be too much. </div><div>You can loose yourself.</div><div>The things you once loved, lived for, become a memory.</div><div>Then your kid can be in the other room, but you realize..</div><div>You miss the crap out of them. They are so busy.</div><div>So are you. There's no time for hugs anymore.</div><div>It happens to us all. At some point. It does.</div><div>It's time to sit back. </div><div>Take a deep breath if you need to.</div><div>Turn on the music of your past. </div><div>Take a break. Cry it out. Or dance it out.</div><div>Whatever it is you do. </div><div>Then try to move forward with a renewed sense of who you truly are.</div><div>Don't let life and the struggle it can become, change </div><div>Who <b>you</b> are at the heart of it all. </div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-27724331678748613632016-02-12T12:31:00.001-06:002016-02-12T12:31:57.805-06:00I'm a Published Author!I realized I never updated the Blog officially about my Book<br />
Summer Under My Quilt.<br />
I am Published!!!<br />
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Yay! I Finally completed the process. After 5 years of writing and editing, its out there.<br />
You can pick it up at Amazon or Create Space.<br />
So far I have had all great reviews.<br />
I have even been featured on two blogs.<br />
Sales are steady. That's all I can ask for, as a debut author.<br />
I have been surprised by how well everyone seems to enjoy it.<br />
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You write this thing. This love story in my case. Yet I never expected<br />
for anyone to love it as much as I do. Its my brain child after all.<br />
But I will say I have been very touched by the feedback I've gotten.<br />
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I will work to keep this blog more up to date. I'm sorry for those who<br />
missed me. Life has been crazy. We had the best Holidays.<br />
We were out of town with family. It was so much fun.<br />
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I have also been working on my next novel. So look for that soon.<br />
If you haven't checked out Summer Under My Quilt yet ans want to there<br />
is a link to the left here. It even includes a preview!<br />
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Please be sure to leave me a review on Amazon after you finish. I would<br />
love to hear your thoughts!<br />
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Also If you haven't liked my Facebook page you can do so here <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCrystalSellers/" target="_blank">My Author Page</a><br />
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Always remember to Be Yourself! <br />
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A review from <a href="http://mycraftyzoo.com/sumq/" target="_blank">CrafyZoo</a> Blog: I LOVED this book! It was a great read; wonderful story of home,
family, love and triumph over trials. It’s a definite page turner that
you just don’t want to put down. The story will warm your heart while
giving you a sense of peace and comfort about the world. The characters
are well written and I felt like I knew them when I was done reading
about them, like somehow they could be friends or family of mine.
Though I’m not sure what would take place, I’d love to read a sequel to
this book because, frankly, I feel like I miss them. While reading the
book, they became very real to me. I can imagine the lives the
characters would continue to live and what they might be doing, but I’d
love to read it from the author’s perspective.Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-3884223571511002422015-12-03T08:30:00.000-06:002015-12-03T08:30:00.398-06:00My YouTube ChannelI started a YouTube channel! <br />
That's right I really did. <br />
What is it about you ask?<br />
Oh, glad you asked.<br />
Its going to be me in a nutshell.<br />
I'm wacky and goofy and at times TOO professional.<br />
I'm going to do an Ipsy review/unboxing each month.<br />
Beauty product hauls, Favorites videos, and I'll even keep you filled in on <br />
my editing and publishing process<br />
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for my new book! <br />
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I'm sure there will be other themes too. So keep checking back with me.<br />
I have 2 videos up right now and 2 more that I am editing. So they will be up by the <br />
end of the week. <br />
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I Dyed my hair purple! lol<br />
Check out the video. <a href="https://youtu.be/dLxS_BwTQA8" rel="nofollow">I Dyed Purple!</a><br />
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I may do a post about that later. :)Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-60627524439582977192015-12-02T13:26:00.000-06:002015-12-02T13:26:01.628-06:00Nano 15 has come & gone.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Summer Under My Quilt</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-926EQp4SvFs/Vl9ExPxWfHI/AAAAAAAADwU/rLlwkUN7RCs/s1600/Front%2Bcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>So <a href="http://nanowrimo.org/">Nanowrimo</a> is gone. another year down.<br />
I failed yet again.<br />
But I got the furthest I ever got. I had over 20K words.<br />
Yay me!<br />
I don't consider it too big a fail. I beat myself.<br />
Plus I got very busy working on my first novel.<br />
It will be on Amazon by Christmas.<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-926EQp4SvFs/Vl9ExPxWfHI/AAAAAAAADwU/rLlwkUN7RCs/s1600/Front%2Bcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>I am doing final edits.<br />
I have redesigned the back cover.<br />
I changed up an entire chapter.<br />
And I am on my final read through.<br />
All in the last week!<br />
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This novel is my baby. Sometimes when I write I surprise myself.<br />
Because I'm a pantser, (writes by the seat of my pants) I never know what might actually spill forth from my brain. <br />
And when I go back over things I wrote at times I cant <br />
believe it was me. <br />
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But I have poured myself into this story for 5 years. And I was not a <br />
professional trained writer. I did read books to make it better and I perfected<br />
over the years. (Perfected the story, Not my writing lol)<br />
I have sought advice from others.<br />
And now I am ready to Let it Go! Let it go!<br />
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For those of you that read it, I hope you enjoy it.<br />
I hope you can see little hints of me.<br />
But Mostly I hope you have Wonderful Holidays this year!Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-21608632925045521682015-08-17T13:45:00.002-05:002015-08-17T13:45:40.828-05:00Publishing soonMost of you know I have been working on a novel for a few years now. <br />
I am very close to putting it out on Amazon. <br />
I decided to go the self-publish route. <br />
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I did submit it to a independent publishing house a couple years ago and they requested the rest of it but decided to pass. I had actually sent it in too soon It still had some of the last chapter that were rough. <br />
So I have worked on it more and this time I decided to try my hand at publishing it myself.<br />
There is a lot to do even after your book is done before you can get it out there to the masses.<br />
But it has been fun. I hope to have it up by my birthday which is just over 30 days away.<br />
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If you have thought about publishing a book I will say this, its hard to put your work out. <br />
I write very personal.<br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">I have realized that there is so much of me in this first novel. </span><br />
That can make it embarrassing at times. <br />
If I can blog about my life then this should be easier, right? :)<br />
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I hope that you all enjoy it.<br />
More info to come soon. <br />
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-46263984800019058002015-05-16T18:37:00.001-05:002015-05-16T18:37:28.274-05:00Talented Amazing<p dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sounds coming from my 13-year old son's bed room late at night. <br>Music plays out. And he's singing and teaching his self how to play the guitar.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Its only a chord or two so far but such sweet sounds too a mom's ears.<br>You have this little baby and you hope and dream for them. You do your best and know when you fail.<br>When you see how amazing they are that's when you realize the real gift from God that you got.<br>The talent that I see come from my son almost daily astounds me. <br>He's more than I ever thought I could have. I feared what having a child would be for me. Unable to walk or run, how could I raise one?<br>I have help yes. But it's rare that I ask. He's mine and me and my husband have always done what we could with out much help at all. Its our responsibility. And this year I have really seen him grow and shine.<br>He began the school year in advanced classes for the first time. The choir teacher called to tell me what an amazing singer he is and I cried. I hung up and called my husband and told him that even if we never did anything else right, we got it right with Zach. <br>Proud doesn't even begin to let you know what we feel for him. <br>He was a football player and track star while continuing the violin and choir adding select choir half way they the year. And now I hear him teaching himself a new talent.<br>Its a very wonderful day coming to an end at our house.</span></p>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-69156234957908496442014-12-31T14:13:00.000-06:002014-12-31T14:14:47.897-06:00One litte wordI have a wonderful friend who instead of picking New Years resolutions she chooses one word to embody all she wants for her self and her family in the new year. I have watched her pick her words for a couple years and liked the idea but this year it spoke to me.<br />
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I decided to think about giving it a try. </div>
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I mulled it over for a few weeks and it it exactly what I need this year. </div>
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One word if chosen correctly can motivate you beyond those resolutions we pick earch year then fail almost immediately at. </div>
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I believe when choosing your word it should envoke passion in you when you think of it.</div>
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The idea being it will keep. You going all year. </div>
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My friend even has a lady paint her a picture with the word to hang up and so that she can see it as a reminder to not forget. </div>
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I may create my own image and put it in my office.</div>
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So I'm sure you are wondering what my word I have chosen is. </div>
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ASPIRE.</div>
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I wish to aspire to be a better Mother, Wife, friend. I aspire to be a better leader with thirtyone and work harder at my buisness. I wish to aspire to devote more ofmy time to learning about my career and how I can do better. And I aspire to be a more diligent writer. </div>
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What do you think about this one word idea? </div>
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I'd love to hear your thoughts in the coments below. And please tell me about your word if you choose one and wish to share.</div>
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Need help choosing a word? Check out www.aliedwards.com/blog for inspiration.</div>
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<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-23512271235870216472014-10-19T10:58:00.001-05:002014-10-19T10:58:55.263-05:00Writing season is upon us!It's that time again!<div>It's fast approaching, the season of awesome words flying about!</div><div>It's almost November!</div><div>That means finger cramping, coffee guzzling, up all nighting'</div><div>Writing month.</div><div>Yes you guessed it, National November Writing Month or NaNoWriMo as </div><div>We writers call it. </div><div><br></div><div>I'm going to be continuing the novel I started last year.</div><div>I am in love with this novel and have been trying to stay motivated to write </div><div>For a couple months now. </div><div><br></div><div>When you are a wife and mother, thirty one consultant, family secretary,</div><div>Payer of the bills, house cleaner, I could go on, but I'm stoping here. </div><div>Anyway time to write can be hard to fit in. So that is why I enjoy NaNoWriMo.</div><div>It gets me motivated, the goal is clear 50k words in a month.</div><div>Others are pecking away on their keyboards as well so I'm not alone. </div><div>With Twitter and email and a website all devoted to helping us reach that goal it's very obtainable.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm asking all of you to help me this year stay on track. </div><div>I have yet to win NaNo and this is my year! </div><div>So ask me daily for a word count.</div><div>The plan is to write every single day in November no matter what! </div><div>Help me to remember this come thanksgiving and Black Friday will ya?</div><div><br></div><div>So who is joining me? </div><div>Sound off in the comments below and tell me if you are participating this year.</div><div>Then look me up on the website I'm CrystalDawn23 </div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-5418412051123418992014-08-15T14:55:00.001-05:002014-08-15T14:55:17.582-05:00Where do you want to go?I seen this picture quote on Facebook and I had to Blog it.<br />
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Is there a better Life you Dream of?<br />
How about one you are afraid to Dream of?<br />
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I see this a lot, the fear to go after the life or the things some think they deserve.<br />
What is there to be afraid of really?<br />
If you WANT it, If you say It CAN be Mine!<br />
Then It will. <br />
Truly that is it. <br />
Your mind is the most Powerful tool you have.<br />
You just have to learn how to use it.<br />
Then you do have to work to achieve it. <br />
Yes, I said the Dreaded W word, Work.<br />
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You will never get what you truly want in life from waiting on it<br />
to slap you in the face.<br />
Whack! "Hey I'm here! All you ever wanted and were too lazy or afraid to work for!!!"<br />
Haha Not! <br />
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Nope it doesn't work that way. <br />
Here is how it does work.<br />
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Decide what it is you Truly want Deep in your heart.<br />
Next Ask yourself, What do I have to do to obtain this?<br />
It is now your GOAL.<br />
So do you need to take smaller steps to reach your goal?<br />
You might. I do.<br />
This is called your PLAN.<br />
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Have you just made a Goal & a PLAN in your head?<br />
Whooo Who! If you have I applaud you! Great Work!<br />
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Now set out to put your action plan to work<br />
for YOU.<br />
You are the ONLY one who can do this.<br />
But if you Think Positively and you do the work <br />
You WILL get it.<br />
Everything that you want and desire for yourself, for your family.<br />
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-11081176732766166152014-02-13T17:58:00.001-06:002014-02-13T17:58:19.660-06:00Defining me.<br />
Men define my life.<br />
I Love my mom so, so much. She has been there for me and will do anything I ask. <br />
But Men seem to define my life.<br />
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Starting as a little girl. My daddy and my Papa made a huge impact on my life.<br />
Good and bad.<br />
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And now my husband and my son. <br />
The song Wing in the fire is so much the three older men I have just mentioned.<br />
I pray my son goes the way of me more than them, but time will tell.<br />
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They try/tried to be the best men they knew how. <br />
And I know they failed and slid a few times each.<br />
Still they were the best men they knew how. <br />
My daddy was a man with many flaws, its true. <br />
I seen them even as a young girl. But he taught me GOD. He taught me to follow my heart.<br />
He taught me that even if you make a mistake you can show your sorry, Admit it and try to be better.<br />
He taught me what I wanted and what I didn't want in a husband. <br />
I cried for him as a divorced man. I hated seeing him sad and alone. And now my heart aches for men who made the wrong choices. I'm a fixer, and I have to remind myself I cant fix everything for everyone. <br />
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My papa was a witty man. He could sing a song as he made up and make you laugh or cry off the top of his head. He wasn't really a Christian man until the last few years of his life. But I could see God in him. Even if he tried to hide it. He loved deeper than what it appeared. He was a bit cranky at times. But that was just who he was. I'm the same. :)<br />
A little cranky just makes us more interesting, that's all. <br />
And even if he was against something his whole life, if he loved someone he could change his mind.<br />
Granny knows who I am talking about. And I respect him for that more than he ever knew. And no, its not me I am talking about. <br />
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My husband while he has his faults, I think I respect more than anyone. For one reason.<br />
He loves me. That is a lot. He doesn't have to be with me, He doesn't have to take care of me. He picks me up when I fall. He puts my shoes and socks on for me. He lifts me in the car.<br />
He holds my hand when we walk so I don't fall. he wipes my tears when I cry. And even lifts me from the tub when I need it. No man has to do that. They don't have to love me. <br />
I may require full care one day, and he would still be there. He doesn't care. <br />
Hes not ashamed of me. He doesn't think my disability is ugly, or the way I walk. <br />
He has his times where he needs forgiven, but what man doesn't? I know some of you may see things you don't understand. But its the things you don't see. I take care of him, and he takes care of me.<br />
I don't think I could do the same. If the roles were reversed, I'm not sure I could commit my life to someone that was like me. <br />
And that makes him one of the best men I know. <br />
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All three are truly An Angel with No Halo, and One Wing in the Fire. <br />
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There are many things that developed me into this creature I am today.<br />
And I probably couldn't tell you them all. But my memories that stand out the most<br />
tell me its these men that had the greatest impact. <br />
My most favorite memory I have is sitting up at night just me and Papa, listening to <br />
the whippoorwill sing. <br />
<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-13934153333046136702014-02-10T16:41:00.001-06:002014-02-10T16:41:27.077-06:00Make it Count!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Sometimes I think that we amble along in our life and forget <br />
to stop and think about what we are actually doing.<br />
Then later we go, What am I doing? <br />
What have I done? <br />
I have really messed up, I made the wrong choice, or choices.<br />
They have led me down a path I never thought I might find myself.<br />
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And what now?<br />
Well, I wish for a world where there is no what now.<br />
Where we all stop and think about our actions before we headlong leap;<br />
with no thoughts or realization that there WILL be consequences for what we do.<br />
We will more than likely hurt someone that we never wanted to hurt in the first place.<br />
Which may cause us become disgusted with our very own selves in the end.<br />
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I realize that our society has become all about instant gratification. <br />
Microwave, vehicle's, Airplanes, anything that will get me there and get it done faster.<br />
<span style="color: orange;">But hold up!</span> Slow down, use that brain God gave you. <br />
LIFE is too precious to live so hard and fast. <br />
In the blink of an eye its over, we missed it. We forgot to sit and be happy.<br />
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Take time to just watch your child play, look at that beautiful face you made. <br />
You did that; isn't that the most amazing thing in the world? <br />
That child deserves for you to just take a minuet to think before you act. <br />
Take the time to go for a walk, look up at the beautiful sky, all those colors. Look at the ground, the beauty of nature can cleanse your soul. I don't care what you are going through in life, a walk with your thoughts can fix it. It can bring the clarity you have been longing for. Talk to GOD he is listening, even if its been too long since you last talked, he's still there, always waiting and willing.<br />
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Is this where you wanted to be? Is this the life you expected of yourself?<br />
If its more than you ever imagined I commend you. Great work!<br />
If its lacking, I challenge you to slow down, take a walk, re-access what you want and demand of yourself. <br />
Its not too late to get your life right. Its not too late to be who you deserve to be, for your self, or for those you love.<br />
Ask for forgiveness if you need too. If they truly loved you they will forgive you,<br />
and if not then maybe they aren't good for you in the first place. <br />
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Whatever you do with your life Make it Count! <br />
We only get one. <br />
Breath in the Joy, Breath out the pain. <br />
Let it go, Let out a cry if you need too every once in a while.<br />
Most of all don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it. <br />
You are NOT weak if you need help. <br />
It takes a very strong person to ask for help from another. <br />
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My wish for you all is to have no regrets. <br />
For you to be the person you set out to be. <br />
To be the person you want to be if you decide you want more.<br />
And if you do want more Now is the time to take action!<br />
Get up and get started on the rest of your life.<br />
MAKE IT COUNT!!Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-24480487503027591972014-01-21T14:39:00.001-06:002014-01-21T14:39:19.716-06:00Sadness but no ExcusesI know I haven't had a new post since November.<div>I have had a very rough go since then. </div><div>I like to use this blog to uplift and inspire all of you, and I </div><div>Did not feel I could do that with what I was going through.</div><div>I'm still not in good mental condition. </div><div>I have been diagnosed with Depression this past week.</div><div>I have been thinking about this blog for a while and wondering how</div><div>Could I possibly write about anything inspiring.</div><div>What I have come up with is to just be here. Be an ear if you need one, </div><div>Be a voice to say what you may not be able to say. </div><div>I may change the title soon. As I'm not a housewife at this time. </div><div>I am a mom, a friend, a daughter and a sister.</div><div>I want to be a wife, I really do. And I am struggling with that at this time.</div><div>But for reasons beyond my control that isn't so anymore.</div><div><br></div><div>I have seen so many on social media lately going through a tough</div><div>Time as well. Major changes in our life do cause stress and hardships.</div><div>When the life you knew suddenly changes that can be one of the hardest things</div><div>You will face. Some or most of you may be facing depression such as me.</div><div>What do you do?</div><div>I am seeking help from a counselor, but the most important thing is to get out.</div><div>Out of bed, out of the house, and out of your own way.</div><div>This is hard yes, I know. </div><div>Somedays I do stay in bed longer than I should. I hear that voice telling me to get</div><div>Up. At times it's my inner voice and at times it's my own 12 year old son.</div><div>He says, mom it's after 1 I have the coffe pot on, get up and I will make you a cup.</div><div>So I do. He is my strength, my purpose when I feel I have none.</div><div>There are days I need to go get groceries, and I really really don't want too. But I go. </div><div>It's hard, so hard to face doing things I did with my husband that now I do alone.</div><div>But I go. In the long run it will have been good for me. </div><div>And getting out of your own way, I sit some days and do nothing but watch tv or read.</div><div>I don't want to talk on the phone I don't want to leave the house, nothing.</div><div>But you have to get up, do dishes, sweep the floor, make yourself eat. </div><div>Don't have excuses for laying down and diying. Life does go on.</div><div>It may be awhile before your genuine smile comes back. </div><div>I say fake it till you make it, right? </div><div>But just don't do nothing, don't let your excuses have excuses.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-87949690028735261712013-11-19T16:59:00.001-06:002013-11-19T16:59:42.092-06:00Busy NovemberHello blogisphere.<div>It's been a while since my last post.</div><div>This time of the year is always my busiest.</div><div>November is especially busy this year.</div><div>We just celebrated my sons 12th birthday.</div><div>That takes planning, he likes to have a theme, a piñata that we create, and games.</div><div>So this year it was a meadevil theme. We had a shield piñata which we all three had a part in making. A sword we created to hit it with was so good it broke after the fourth hit. </div><div>Our games were a ballon walk relay race, cardboard sword fights complete with cardboard shields all crafted by the birthday boy and a ring toss game that Zach's dad created call King Tormax' rings. </div><div><br></div><div>A little side note, a couple years ago my son got a book from the book fair that had an activity in it to make your superhero name. You took a few letters from this row, a few from that, and whala! </div><div>Tormax was born. So now my sons alter ego is Tormax. </div><div><br></div><div>I am also working on a table for my kitchen to replace an old desk I had for my coffee maker to go on. </div><div>It is still unfinished but I will try to post photos when I am done, on here.</div><div><br></div><div>Thirty one is on going, but very rewarding and almost two years later I still very much enjoy it. </div><div><br></div><div>And of course it's National Novel Writing Month, NaNoWriMo for short. I am working on a new project this year. I haven't been able to spend as much time on it as I'd like but I'm up to 23,000 words so far. </div><div>The end goal is 50k in 30 days. Fingers crossed I can complete it this year. </div><div>My phone is constantly pinging from the NaNoWriMo twitter updates coming in. </div><div><br></div><div>Speaking of which, while I have dinner in the oven I should say au revoir for now and spend a few minuets working on it. </div><div><br></div><div>Happy Thanksgiving to you all if I don't get back on before.</div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-24241092332978570622013-08-23T22:00:00.001-05:002013-08-27T12:55:52.510-05:00Reasonably CalmSometimes life is full of curve balls.<div>You can be going along just perfectly thinking how great it all is</div><div>Then bam! Fly ball to the head.</div><div>Your hit, your down.</div><div>But we are never out.</div><div><br></div><div>Remember that. </div><div>Your NEVER out.</div><div>I've been a firm believer in Everything that happens, </div><div>happens For a reason.</div><div>In Fact I think I've mentioned that before in this blog.</div><div><br></div><div>I used to question why I was born with cerebral palsy.</div><div>I used to get angry and cry about it.</div><div>But with all things in life no matter what you are facing</div><div>It simply does no good to get angry and cry.</div><div>It may make you feel better yes.</div><div>But does it get you results? No.</div><div><br></div><div>If I had been born with my body in working order I can tell</div><div>You that I would not be me.</div><div>I would have turned out very differently.</div><div>I really don't think I would have been as strong willed.</div><div><br></div><div>You have to go through tough times to come out stronger </div><div>On the other side. It's true.</div><div><br></div><div>So if you are going through a hard time right now,</div><div>Just know that soon it will be worth the climb.</div><div>Because it does happen for a reason. </div><div>And one day you will be glad that it did. </div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-10524341813381049632013-08-21T16:39:00.001-05:002013-08-21T16:39:59.429-05:00Procrastion, Determantion,and PerseverenceProcrastination.<br />
How Many of you know you have something that needs done<br />
but you put it off?<br />
Ah, I can get to it later.<br />
Its not time pressing..<br />
<br />
Yes, My biggest problem it procrastinating.<br />
I have a desire to work on that.<br />
I have Mantras ready to go.<br />
Alas, I'll get to it later...<br />
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ha ha yep Its my issue.<br />
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This blog for one, is something that stays on my mind.<br />
Yet I don't get to it as diligently as I would like.<br />
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I started it as an outlet.<br />
A way to have purpose in my life after a huge life change.<br />
And it did serve it's purpose.<br />
It helped me a lot. Along the way I realized I really wanted to use<br />
it to do one of my favorite things.<br />
Empowering Women. <br />
I did slack off when I found Thirty-One.<br />
I discovered a new outlet to empower women.<br />
I am aware that I can reach more through my blog and I have decided<br />
to try harder to do so.<br />
<br />
I want to work more on my writing.<br />
With the Summer over and my big trip to Atlanta for Thirty-One behind me for the year, <br />
I think it's time to get back on a schedule. <br />
As for the blog I don't have a set schedule to give you yet.<br />
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But I was not raised to give up or to be a quitter.<br />
Just because I was born with a disability I was not given leniency.<br />
I never heard, "oh its ok, you can't do that."<br />
No I was told, "get out there and do it"<br />
I may not have been much of a joiner.<br />
In fact I remember several occasions I sat on the side lines afraid to join.<br />
Worried how I might "look' to others. <br />
And as I said I was not taught that.<br />
Yes, I am ashamed I sat by. <br />
I did not know my purpose was to do and show those around me what I stand for.<br />
Dedication, Determination, Self Worth, Empowerment.<br />
I have been told that I inspired someone. <br />
To be honest during those times, it was by pure accident. <br />
I was just being me. <br />
Crazy huh. <br />
<br />
Yet there are times I feel I am beating my head against a wall<br />
working to inspire some.<br />
I have another flaw, its control issues.<br />
I am learning to let go of control and just pray.<br />
I said learning. Not learned. <br />
As an individual with a disability I did need to have control.<br />
I needed to trust in myself and figure out how to deal with situations as they arise.<br />
To control it so I could work it to be the best for me.<br />
And it leaked into other areas of my life that cause trouble for me.<br />
<br />
One thing I remember when I think of how I came to be me is first, <br />
that my mom was always there. She pushed me, but it was silently.<br />
More subtitle pushing. Not treating me differently than anyone else.<br />
But then I think of my Grandpa. <br />
He pushed more loudly. <br />
He promised me a toy, any toy I wanted from Wal-Mart if I could walk across his <br />
kitchen floor without my crutches. <br />
It took some time. But you know what.<br />
I got my toy. <br />
As I got older he had to come up with more ways to get results from me.<br />
I had learned to control. <br />
I got stubborn. :)<br />
He told me that I probably could never drive a car.<br />
Yep, it worked too. <br />
I drove for about a year and half.<br />
He actually picked out one of my cars. <br />
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Now that he's gone I have to push myself. <br />
I miss him often, and I cry to think of him so I don't often speak of it.<br />
I just keep it for myself.<br />
I will try to use what I have learned to empower those I meet.<br />
I will continue to use my blog as a driving force toward <br />
women everywhere knowing and learning who they are.<br />
And growing into who they wish to be. Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-48466655011139833442013-05-21T13:57:00.001-05:002013-05-21T13:57:23.684-05:00Themes of the pastYou know I talk a lot about how TV used to be.<br />
How much I miss the good quality family time,<br />
That wholesome television brought with it.<br />
Back when the whole house would sit down together<br />
after dinner and watch as a unit. <br />
<br />
But have you ever noticed how just the theme songs <br />
Had all the best knowledge built right in before you ever <br />
Knew what goofy thing so and so was getting into that week.<br />
<br />
You know.....You take the good you take the bad,<br />
You take the rest and there you have, the facts of life!<br />
<br />
There's the path you take and the path not taken,<br />
The choice is up to you my friend.<br />
<br />
As long as we keep on givin we can take anything<br />
That comes our way...<br />
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Stop all your fussin' Slap on a smile, <br />
Come out and walk in the sun for awhile.<br />
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And there ain't nothing we can't love each other through...<br />
<br />
I get by with a little help from my friends...<br />
<br />
All such great advice! Post in the comments if you know which shows went<br />
with the quotes. Lets see who can get them all.<br />
Don't cheat and look them up! Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-7316757748119335822013-04-30T14:21:00.000-05:002013-04-30T14:21:46.923-05:00AMC Revamped<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday I posted about OLTL.<br />
I watched the new All My Children as well.<br />
<br />
I have to say I was not as happy with it.<br />
We are still waiting to find out what happened with<br />
the cliff hanger that we were left with. Even after several<br />
mentions of it throughout the episode.<br />
And Yet another ending leaving me with questions.<br />
<br />
Took me a minuet to figure out AJ was little A all grown up.<br />
And from the theme at the beginning you can see a few new faces.<br />
I even rewound and paused to get a closer look. <br />
<br />
I was sad we didn't get to see all the cast, such as Bianca, Tad, Jr to name a few.<br />
But you can not have a beloved character with out the one you love to hate that causes<br />
so much drama for the beloved.<br />
Yup Dr. David Hayward was present, and surrounding the events that cause<br />
our many questions from late.<br />
<br />
I thought the feel of the entire show was at least 10-15 years behind.<br />
The furniture gave me a late 80's early 90's feel.<br />
Very different from the return of OLTL.<br />
<br />
Its odd to have AMC with no Erika, No Kendall, Ryan, Greenlee, Jr. and a few other faces.<br />
So we shall see, I think I may need an entire week of episodes to decide my official opinion on<br />
AMC return.<br />
<br />
I will say yes I am glad they are both back.<br />
Never should they have been taken off the air.<br />
One of the shows that replaced them has been canceled already.<br />
And many housewives such as myself were outraged.<br />
<br />
But I have been complaining about ABC for several years now, its no longer<br />
the great station it once was.<br />
I could go on and on with an entire other post, so I will stop here.<br />
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What were your thoughts on the new AMC?<br />
I want to hear, please comment below.. Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-50202122676618332542013-04-29T14:11:00.001-05:002013-04-29T14:24:12.860-05:00There Back!Guess what I just did?<br />
<br />
I just watched a NEW episode of<br />
One Life To Live! <br />
<br />
That's right prospect Park finally held up their end <br />
and returned our Soaps!<br />
<br />
I was skeptical I will admit. <br />
Until I actually got to watch it with my own eyes <br />
I was not sure it would happen.<br />
<br />
Now here is my break down of all the New-ness.<br />
<br />
First it seemed as though nothing had changed.<br />
Seeing Vikki and Clint was like coming home.<br />
But that was pretty much it for the same old Familiar.<br />
Sure we have the majority of old faces back. <br />
Just maybe not so much the old personalities.<br />
<br />
Bo and Nora are loud and something is just off for me.<br />
Natalie is all kinds of Not-herself. I knew they were progressing the story line 5 years but I was still surprised to see a 5 year old Liam come walking up to his mommy.<br />
Talk about SORAS haha! Last we seen little Liam he was just being born and Paternity tested Right? <br />
<br />
Who can believe the Destiny transformation? <br />
Not me!<br />
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Blair is always the same and Tea is crazy but that sounds about right.<br />
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As for the fact that they are solely online now I can tell it is going to be a lot racier. <br />
One scene in the Shelter actually stunned me!<br />
<br />
Of course David and Dorian are still completely hung up on themselves.<br />
Yet we love to watch them do so.<br />
Our young innocent teens are not so young or innocent anymore.<br />
And they set us up for intrigues and mystery right off the bat. I just won't say how<br />
in case you haven't seen it. <br />
<br />
Hope I haven't given too much away for those who haven't seen it yet.<br />
What are you waiting for????<br />
Here's the link <a href="http://www.hulu.com/one-life-to-live" target="_blank">http://www.hulu.com/one-life-to-live</a><br />
If you still don't know, its free on hulu.com but if you want to watch it on your mobile devices you will have to pay for Hulu plus. And I have heard it is also on itunes I have yet to pop over and look there though.<br />
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I am off now to watch All My Children's Return. <br />
I will post my thoughts on it tomorrow.Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-28323223017847818362013-01-10T13:30:00.001-06:002013-01-10T13:34:59.560-06:00A 31 Year in Review<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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As most of you know I am a Thirty-One Consultant.<br />
My one year anniversary came and went. I forgot it on that day actually <br />
because that is also my sister's birthday!<br />
Making sure I didn't forget to tell her Happy Birthday was <br />
my front runner in the brain that day. :)<br />
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So How was my 1st year? I loved it!<br />
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I had 7 home parties, 23 total parties, with 167 guests (many of them<br />
were repeat offenders), and 4 vendor events!<br />
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Needless to say, I was a busy momma last year!<br />
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I am still just a consultant but I got my 4th recruit today!<br />
If she can qualify I will get a promotion to Sr. Consultant!<br />
Out of my 4 girls, one just hasn't been able to get the ground rolling<br />
at all, one is one party away from qualifying, sadly life is keeping her <br />
too busy to focus on her 31 business right now, and my Rockstar younger <br />
cousin is doing great!<br />
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I have made more $$ than I thought I did, and to be honest there were<br />
months I worked my booty off and others I didn't. <br />
This business is really what you make it. It can be anything you want.<br />
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My goals are to be Sr. C by national conference this year in July,<br />
Attend National Conference in Atlanta, GA, Director in a year or 2,<br />
continue with leadership after that, earn a Disney trip, <br />
earn the Leadership trip for me and my hubby! <br />
They have gone to Cancun in the past!<br />
And my Ultimate goal is for it to help me fund <br />
a trip to Europe for my family!!<br />
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I am reading Success Secrets of a Million$ Party Girl.<br />
I am loving it! I am planning to pin up the titles of her chapters, they are so motivational! <br />
Act On Purpose<br />
Wealthy People Turn Pages<br />
Failure is Your Blessing<br />
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I am excited to build and grow my team. <br />
I am looking forward to the conference, making new friends, learning new things, and just having a wonderful time!<br />
You can go too, I will be happy to help you get there and anywhere else you want to go. Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-21202033523591450412013-01-08T16:04:00.002-06:002013-01-08T16:04:47.380-06:00New Year, New GoalsHow is every one's New Year going so far?<br />
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I have not mastered my resolution's yet. <br />
I just take it one day at a time.<br />
If I don't get them in that day, I say, "Ok I'll try again tomorrow."<br />
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I am also working on Thirty-One a lot and trying to earn a trip <br />
to Atlanta, Ga. <br />
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I have been crafting some too lately.<br />
I am making coasters and they have turned out great!<br />
I just need to find some where to sell them now. :)<br />
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My book was rejected so i am now looking into<br />
other publishers. <br />
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Is your New Year going as productive as mine has been?<br />
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<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-74016594125612022162013-01-02T14:16:00.000-06:002013-01-04T14:02:44.992-06:00No Coffee No Cleany!When we moved here 2 years ago I bought two essential things<br />
in making my house run perfectly and easily.<br />
A Keurig coffee maker and a Shark Steam Mop.<br />
<br />
So a few months ago my mop quit steaming when the mop head<br />
was on..<br />
Now my coffee maker isn't wanting to push water through when <br />
the coffee pod is in..<br />
Why!!!! (I see Barney from How I Met Your Mother here staring up at the sky) haha<br />
At the same time, Really? <br />
<br />
What now? <br />
<br />
I will tell you.<br />
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I have a dirty floor and it takes 10 mins to make coffee<br />
instead of two!<br />
<br />
What is a Housewife to do?<br />
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</div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679071814157942279.post-15875003938553614672012-12-29T19:52:00.000-06:002013-01-02T13:56:50.517-06:00What it's all about!It's about your family, the people you love.<br />
It's about your life and the things you hold dear.<br />
And finding a job that lets you enjoy all that and <br />
make ends meet.<br />
<br />
It is not about your job. Everything else does not fit neatly <br />
in a box to be death with when you get home.<br />
<br />
Not if your doing it right in my opinion.<br />
Yes, your family needs money to survive.<br />They need food on the table and clothes on their backs.<br />
<br />
But you know what, they THRIVE and Survive on LOVE.<br />
Pure and simple.<br />
<br />
What do your kids see when they look at you?<br />
What are you teaching them with your words and actions?<br />
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I knew as a teenager that I and the man I chose to marry would <br />
be about family first. <br />
God would provide the rest.<br />
<br />
Those moments when the camera is on a shelf and your spending time <br />
together, those are the ones you will always remember.<br />
So will your kids.<br />
Get down on their level. Let them sit on your lap.<br />
Watch a Disney movie, eat popcorn, joke, laugh, tickle, above all<br />
enjoy this!<br />
<br />
You will regret it deeply if you live your life for a job.<br />
Your kids will grow up and be gone. <br />
They won't come home because its just an old house.<br />
Home is in the heart of your parents'. <br />
It's where you feel love the moment you pull in the drive way.<br />
Its when you tear up when it's time to leave.<br />
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And I promise you now, if you cant spend time with your babies <br />
and show them they are the most important thing in your life, they <br />
will not have that.<br />
<br />
I admit I have a "fix it" complex with a bit of control problem in me.<br />
I also speak my mind. If you are close to me and I love you, I'm gonna tell<br />
it how it is. I get that from my granny. <br />
She believes as do I, that if you love me back you will forgive, if not,<br />
Sorry but that's how I feel deep in my heart.<br />
<br />
I want all those I love to have the best relationship with everyone in their life they<br />
possibly can have. <br />
And that is why I chose this topic. <br />
Plus, I needed to vent. lol<br />
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So this new year think about How your kids see you.<br />
Is it the way you want them to see you?Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08420088150975226376noreply@blogger.com0