Happies and Crappies Friday #12

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The Vintage Modern Wife: Happies and Crappies Link Up
Whoo! After writing this heavy post, I'm glad to be focusing on the positive things going on in my week!

Happies
  1. I got to get my grill on this week! Last summer, I didn't grill. Not one. Single. Time. I know, what a disgrace, right? Well, this year, I'm making up for it! I've already grilled twice in the last three nights! Let me tell you, it is one super tasty treat!
  2. I know I always gush about how nice our weather has been lately, but seriously. It's like summer already! We've been in the 80s for most of the last couple of weeks, and it has been so nice. I've been doing a lot more stuff outside, and I feel like it's really helping my mood!
  3. This weekend is Cinco de Mayo! I'm going to get my Mexican food on, and I am beyond excited!
  4. I've been working on some projects lately, and things are looking good! I might have some things to share with you by next week, if things go well. I love when I can start on something, and get it finished in a reasonable amount of time. It makes me feel very accomplished!

Crappies
  1. The other night, my dog peed all over my screen door (while the other one was open). It was all over my rug, my floor, and Dane's shoes! Then, tonight he destroyed a pair of my flip flops. To say he's pushing my buttons lately is an understatement!
  2. I have blisters all over my hands from doing yard work this week. I love getting things done, but I hate the after effects! I think maybe I need to invest in a good pair of gloves!

Well, it's been another good week, with more good than bad! Usually now, I would say goodbye until Sunday, but since I'm doing the Blog Everyday in May challenge, I will be back tomorrow! 

I hope you all have a great Friday, thanks for stopping by :)

It Makes Me Feel Uncomfortable to Write this Post....

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Day 3, Friday: Things that make you uncomfortable


A soothing picture, because thing's are about to get a little heavy...


Oh boy. This one is tough. 

You see, there are a lot of things that make me uncomfortable. Probably more things than there should be! The older I get, the more I realize that I hate all things negative.
Now, I'm actually not a super happy, go-lucky person. I tend to complain a lot, and I feel like I could learn to be a lot more content. And I suffer from anxiety. 

It's pretty much the worst, and those of you who experience it too know what I'm talking about. It's a difficult thing to deal with, but I feel like I manage it really well! I try to keep a positive outlook on life, and think on the good things, because that helps so, so much.

As a result, I pretty much try to avoid thinking about all of the terrible things in this world.

* It makes me uncomfortable to watch t.v. I don't watch the news, because it's depressing. If there are terrible things (like bombs, wars, shootings and other crimes) I would rather just not hear any details. I don't look at the headlines on msn, or yahoo, or anything like that, because it just bogs me down!

* It makes me uncomfortable to read online articles. I don't like to read comments sections on just about anything (except most blogs!), because people are just so mean! I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, and not everyone is always going to agree with me, but I hate it when people are rude and forceful in their opinions.

* It makes me uncomfortable to hear/read about politics. Some of my favorite websites are notorious for being extremely liberal. And that's fine, if you're a liberal. But as someone who leans a little more to the conservative side, I hate being made to feel like the bad guy when I read their stuff. Although, I am still a little left wing, and being around hard core conservatives makes me uncomfortable too. Can I just say that I am so, so happy it's not election time! 

I'm sure I could go on and on, but I suppose they are all of a similar theme. 

I would love to get to a place where these things don't bother me as much, and I'm sure that I will eventually. In the meantime, though, I will continue to try to focus on those things that are good, and happy, and light. And to try to keep this blog a space for me to share all of the positive things in my life!




Thanks for reading along on this link-up challenge! I really appreciate it!


It's Good to be Queen!

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Day 2, Thursday: Educate us on something you know a lot about or are good at.



Today, I'm going to give you some excellent tips and tricks. You see, I'm pretty much an expert on something, and I know you all are secretly dying to pick my brain. In fact, I think I will go one step further than saying I'm just an "expert." I'm the freaking queen! 




That's right, if you want to know how to waste all of your time, then you have come to the right place my friend. I mean, come on! Who doesn't want to be late, everywhere (and I mean absolutely everywhere) you go? Every. Single. Day.

It's such a blast, and I feel like it's just not fair for me to keep these all to myself. So, here's a little list to help you on your journey to late-ness. And maybe, just maybe, you can someday be just as good as me! Now, without further ado, I give you:
Step one: Make sure you know how long it takes you to get ready to go. You know, shower, eat breakfast, small morning chores, the works. Set your alarm to get up early enough to get all of these tasks done. Then, hit your snooze. At least three times!

Step two: Now that you're anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, take your time getting around. Log onto Facebook, and all of your other social media first thing! Read some posts, share that draft you did the night before. Whatever, you really aren't that behind yet.

Step three: Look up and realize that you have wasted 15 minutes! Don't worry, you're doing great! Jump up and make your coffee and get your breakfast started. You've still got plenty of time. 

Step four: Jump back on the computer for "just a sec," while your eggs are cooking. Let them burn, then get all pissed off because you hate when they're over-done.

Step five: Make breakfast and or lunch for your love. Except it probably won't be and, it will be one or the other, because you are on a roll right now, and there definitely isn't time to do both! Or...maybe there is, just go ahead and do it anyway. 

Step six: Time to shower! At this point, you should be feeling the pressure. You know how long it takes for you to get ready at this point, right? Well, you might have only lost a quarter of that. But, some of you pros, like me, will have knocked that number down by half! Whoop, whoop! You go girls! 

Step seven: Make sure your shower isn't much faster than usual. I mean, it's not something you can really rush, right? Then take your time with your make-up (and hair). You don't want to look like a bag-lady, do you?

Step eight: Getting dressed. Make sure you don't have your outfit already picked out. Dig through those shirts you didn't have time to hang up yesterday, and try to find one you like. Put on an outfit. Take it off. Try on another one! Then get rid of it too. 

Step nine: Run to the computer to "double check" the weather, so you know which outfit to wear. Get distracted on your social media of choice for another five minutes.

Step ten: Rush back to your room to get dressed. At this point, you should still have some finishing touches to add to your hair, and then you have to brush your teeth. But don't rush on that because, well, you know, cavities and stuff. 

Step eleven: Notice that the time you should have left has come and gone (anywhere from five to fifteen minutes before) and you still have one last thing to do. Make your lunch, take off that chipped nail polish, search for your car keys. Any of these will work, it's totally up to you!


So, there you have it! Following all, or most, of these steps will ensure that you won't arrive anywhere on time! Ever! It makes life so much more exciting, don't you think? Plus, you can even add some fun extras, like getting extreme road rage because you're stuck behind someone doing five under speed limit. Or spilling your coffee, because you didn't have time to put it in a to-go mug! These will definitely add that little something special to your morning.

I know, I know. You're very welcome. Stay tuned, because this might just be my new series! I can teach you how to keep your friends waiting, how to let your laundry pile up, and, my favorite one of all, how to keep that "disaster zone" look in your kitchen at all times! 

I hope you enjoyed this, and that you get a chance to use all of these tips soon.

Now, bow to your queen!




OHP + A (short) Story of My Life

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Today kicks off day one of the Blog Everyday in May Challenge! I am really excited about this link-up, and I think it was such a great idea! I hope you all enjoy all the content that is about to be heading your way this month, because I know I'm going to enjoy writing it.

Day 1, Wednesday: The story of your life in 250 words or less


The story of my life is not a very exciting one, but it is a good one, (you could even say that it's fabulously ordinary! Pun intended.) and it's one I'm happy to share.

 I was born the oldest of seven, and raised in the country in Idaho. I grew up on a small cattle ranch, where I learned that I really enjoy being lazy the importance of hard work. Family, friends, and faith were what my life revolved around. I was always the tough one, and as siblings, rough-housing was our way of communication (and it kind of still is!). It was a great way to grow up, and while I may not have loved every minute at the time, I wouldn't change a single thing!

Then I met this sweet Oregon boy. He swept me off my feet, and whisked me off to his hometown! He brings out the best in me (most of the time!). He calms my tempers, and taught me that I always don't need to act so tough. They say home is where the heart is, and that's definitely true. I miss all of my friends and family, but wherever he goes, is where I'll be!



















So there you have it! Like I said, not too exciting, but I definitely wouldn't change any of it!

Thanks so much for stopping by, now go link up!



And of course, I can't forget about OHP! It's one of my favorite link-ups of the week, when I get to share all of my favorite pins with you! 
But since this post is already getting long, I'll only share a few of the best ones.











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