Archives for February 2009

Besides etsy, my new purse, my reusable bags, and my up and coming You Tube career, here are 5 more of my recent favorite people, places, and things:

Oh how I wish I could afford this skin care. I’m doing my best to save up, but in the meantime, I’ll let you in on my secret. Sephora skin care samples. I have a lot. I almost feel guilty for how much I have collected over time. But not guilty enough to stop. You see, I’m in love. And we belong together. Actually last weekend I did use my Sephora gift card to buy the travel size set of the Lineless collection, but I have yet to use it since I still have my samples to get me through. I realize this may make me sound weird. But at the rate my followers are dropping, what do I have to lose?

(It’s them not me, right? Right?!? Why’d they have to invent that dumb “follower” icon anyway? I was happier living in ignorant bliss, so sure that millions were reading and loving and adoring. Maybe I should go back to that.)

I have developed quite a crush on these guys. They are so adorable and they have incredible voices. I’m so relieved that Danny made it through, but I have quite a beef with American Idol for letting Jamal walk away. How retarded are they? I mean, they let “Norman” and that crying emo guy with all the peircings through?!? Are you even kidding me right now? Let me just be clear, I will only continue to watch as long as Danny is on. If he ever leaves, so shall I. In fact, I feel quite strongly about that. And yes, I do have a life. It just revolves around reality tv.

I’m still a few episodes behind, but I am totally addicted to this show. It’s so awesome. The reality! The drama! The crazy people! I will never ever again think that I have issues now that I’ve seen Steven Adler. Seriously. That guy is nuts. But Rodney King? I’m definitely pulling for him to make it through. He just HAS to stay sober. For me. For you! For the people. Gosh darn it, for AMERICA!

I really miss my gym. Even more so, I miss my gym’s childcare. I miss the hour and a half to two hours I had to myself. And until Chloe turns 6 months, I have had to find something else to do in the meantime. Plus, my annual girls Vegas trip is in two months and I have to get bikini ready! So, that’s where P90X came in. It’s a serious commitment. Quite possibly even more so than marriage. It’s six days a week, and at least, if not more than an hour every day. You absolutely have to “BRING IT!” Because it’s time to get “X’d!” Though, it’s all good because it’s “X-cellent!” (Direct quotes from the videos.) I’m hanging in there. I’m halfway through 2 of the 4 phases and I’m definitely seeing some improvement. Although, I would most likely be seeing more results had I just not inhaled close to 1000 calories of Valentines Day chocolate. Dang it! Bikini ready, bikini ready….

I am NOT a morning person. I don’t do well with those. Not now. Or ever. But, lately I’ve been getting up almost every morning at 5:20 am. Jimmy gets up a little before me and makes me a cup of hot chocolate. (I don’t drink coffee). Then he comes in ever so sweetly to wake me up. It’s actually been nice because I come downstairs and just turn on one lamp and light some candles in the living room. Then I pull out my bible and a notebook and I spend 30 minutes just reading and praying in the silence. Although, it’s an adjustment to wake up that early, it’s awesome how much better my days are by doing this. On those days, I’m more calm and centered and I have butt loads of patience, well at least more so than I usually do. Which, truth be told, is none most days, so “some” patience would equal “butt loads.” Although, I haven’t quite mastered making this a daily habit, I would say 4 of the 7 days I follow through. And when I do manage to get up, I am always thankful I did.

And, on that note, tomorrow is one of those mornings. So, I’m heading to bed. Only I’m not tired, because of the half a bag of chocolate pumping through my veins.

How I envy you skinny people who can eat whatever you want. It’s just, NOT fair!

I’m getting sidetracked.

Goodnight.

© 2009 “Le Musings of Moi”

Aw, caught you there didn’t I?

It’s okay. We all need it.

Don’t be ashamed. We’re human.

We have kids, or husbands, or moms…. One (or all) of the above drives every single one of us to need therapy at some point in our lives.

But, in today’s economy who can afford it?

Um, YOU CAN!

How?

My dear friend Shelby, at Family Help Today, that’s how.

I adore this woman for so many reasons.

She is hilarious. I mean there aren’t many people who can top me and my sense of humor, but Shelby just about comes close. Okay, actually she blows me out of the water, but I’m right up there with her. She’s actually my humor muse.

On top of that, she is wise. Oh, ever so wise! She was there for me through all my ups and downs over the years, and she had such incredible wisdom and sound advice that helped me through. From marriage struggles, to postpartum depression and all the anxiety in between, she was the one I knew I could turn to.

But, what’s great about her is the way she delivers her advice. Like I said, she’s funny. She’s witty and pretty and bright…. (you know the song…) You always walk away from your time with her feeling lighter and brighter, and with a little more hope in your step.

And she’s real. There is no B.S. with this chick. When I first met her, besides our similar humor, it’s what drew me to her. I had never met another wife/mom/woman who wasn’t ashamed to put it all out there. She was real, even if it wasn’t acceptable or comfortable. And it was refreshing.

She’s one of those friends you wish you could share with every single person in your life.

And now I can! Because the lovely and infamous Shelby Riley MFT, has just launched an online therapy website!

I’ve already had the pleasure of editing (and benefiting from) the article, The Art of Communication: Five Secrets to Better Understanding, and I’m now in the process of starting Assignments for Couples: 10 Weeks to Increased Intimacy and Connection with Jimmy.

Need more advice than an article can give? She has an Ask Shelby section. Wanna know how her deep inner thoughts? Read her blog!

The time is now. We all need therapy. And now that you can afford it, what are you waiting for? Go on, get happy.

Happy, happy, happy.

*This post has been a part of Tribute Tuesday. Go check it out!*

© 2009 “Le Musings of Moi”