December 6 – Make. What was the last thing you made? What materials did you use? Is there something you want to make, but you need to clear some time for it? (Author: Gretchen Rubin)
Well as a side business I make childrens dress up attire, quilts, blankets, burp cloths etc. If you want you can check my facebook page for that business out at Miss Mandie's Creations. I recently finished a set of burp cloths that were tigger themed for a friend from high school. I used green Tigger flannel, and white flannel backer. I don't have pictures with me but as I said before just click the link and you can see LOTS of samples!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Let Go
December 5 – Let Go. What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why? (Author: Alice Bradley)
So this year I have let go of many things, some that were very important to me and some that werent. I decided I needed to make choices that were good for me and my family and to filter out certain things or people that weren't positive in our world. Doing so hurts. It's not always something you want to do, but need to. So this year I have let go of Drama. I don't have time for it, don't need it around and don't ever want to see it again!
So this year I have let go of many things, some that were very important to me and some that werent. I decided I needed to make choices that were good for me and my family and to filter out certain things or people that weren't positive in our world. Doing so hurts. It's not always something you want to do, but need to. So this year I have let go of Drama. I don't have time for it, don't need it around and don't ever want to see it again!
Wonder
December 4 – Wonder. How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in your life this year? (Author: Jeffrey Davis)
Dictionary.com says that wonder means:
–verb (used without object)
1. to think or speculate curiously: to wonder about the origin of the solar system.
2. to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel (often fol. by at ): He wondered at her composure in such a crisis.
3. to doubt: I wonder if she'll really get here
I believe that I have felt all of these sences of wonder this year.
At the begining of the year I wondered if I would EVER get a job!
Toward the middle of the year I had a lot of wonder for my husband. I wondered at his ability to take over being a SAHD and how smoothly he makes things run.
I also felt #3, I wonderd if I was at the right place work wise, and corrected it when the opportunity came up.
I have a lot of wonder for my children. I am constantly in awe of how fast they grow and learn. I was in wonder as my son read me Brown Bear Brown Bear at his conference at school. I didn't even know he could read!! My eyes teared up and I was in complete awe.
Dictionary.com says that wonder means:
–verb (used without object)
1. to think or speculate curiously: to wonder about the origin of the solar system.
2. to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel (often fol. by at ): He wondered at her composure in such a crisis.
3. to doubt: I wonder if she'll really get here
I believe that I have felt all of these sences of wonder this year.
At the begining of the year I wondered if I would EVER get a job!
Toward the middle of the year I had a lot of wonder for my husband. I wondered at his ability to take over being a SAHD and how smoothly he makes things run.
I also felt #3, I wonderd if I was at the right place work wise, and corrected it when the opportunity came up.
I have a lot of wonder for my children. I am constantly in awe of how fast they grow and learn. I was in wonder as my son read me Brown Bear Brown Bear at his conference at school. I didn't even know he could read!! My eyes teared up and I was in complete awe.
Moment
December 3 – Moment.
Pick one moment during which you felt most alive this year. Describe it in vivid detail (texture, smells, voices, noises, colors).
(Author: Ali Edwards)
Wow, one moment I felt most alive. It was Memorial Day weekend and Josh took us to the Oregon Coast for the weekend. I remember walking down this long pathway to the beach smelling the salty air, and watching my boys eyes grow so big when we finally made it to the bottom and they could just run and run. We took our shoes off and played ball, flew kites, made sand castles and "chased" the waves. I remember watching the clouds get closer and closer and telling my husband that it smells like rain. Sure enough it started pouring. So here we are all soaking wet, climbing back up this huge steep pathway with two kids (ages 5 & 1) and all the stuff we took. I will have to say that that day, those couple hours were the most alive I felt all year long.
Pick one moment during which you felt most alive this year. Describe it in vivid detail (texture, smells, voices, noises, colors).
(Author: Ali Edwards)
Wow, one moment I felt most alive. It was Memorial Day weekend and Josh took us to the Oregon Coast for the weekend. I remember walking down this long pathway to the beach smelling the salty air, and watching my boys eyes grow so big when we finally made it to the bottom and they could just run and run. We took our shoes off and played ball, flew kites, made sand castles and "chased" the waves. I remember watching the clouds get closer and closer and telling my husband that it smells like rain. Sure enough it started pouring. So here we are all soaking wet, climbing back up this huge steep pathway with two kids (ages 5 & 1) and all the stuff we took. I will have to say that that day, those couple hours were the most alive I felt all year long.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Day 2 - Writing
December 2 Writing.
What do you do each day that doesn’t contribute to your writing — and can you eliminate it?
(Author: Leo Babauta)
What do you do each day that doesn’t contribute to your writing — and can you eliminate it?
(Author: Leo Babauta)
Let's start off that I work full time and have a 1 - 1.5 hour commute each way Monday thru Friday. Then when I get home I have these two little monsters that want all of my attention! Not to mention the big Monster! My family takes up ALL my time and I feel bad even taking a few minutes to write, or craft, paint or sew. I think that I will "focus" (looking back at yesterdays post) a little bit more on time management so I can fit in that time for either blogging, or my sewing and crafting. I believe that I need more "me" time and less "take care of others" time.
Chuck E Cheese Deals
Attention all parents! I found an AWESOME way to get the kids to follow directions, listen, do their homework, read, go potty on the toilet etc!!! Chuck E Cheese is has these great "reward calendars" that if your child does well in any given category, they receive 10 tokens free!!! How cool is that! Here is the link to the website where you can print out the reward calendars!
Below is a shot of the types of reward calendars that they offer!
Below is a shot of the types of reward calendars that they offer!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
One Word - Change
Today's Prompt is "One Word" December 1 One Word. Encapsulate the year 2010 in one word. Explain why you’re choosing that word. Now, imagine it’s one year from today, what would you like the word to be that captures 2011 for you? (Author: Gwen Bell)
My one word for 2010 is CHANGE
According to dictionary.com Change is defined as
–verb (used with object)
1. to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history.
2. to transform or convert (usually fol. by into ): The witch changed the prince into a toad.
3. to substitute another or others for; exchange for something else, usually of the same kind: She changed her shoes when she got home from the office.
4. to give and take reciprocally; interchange: to change places with someone.
5. to transfer from one (conveyance) to another: You'll have to change planes in Chicago.
-verb (used without object)
9. to become different: Overnight the nation's mood changed.
10. to become altered or modified: Colors change if they are exposed to the sun.
11. to become transformed or converted (usually fol. by into ): The toad changed into a prince again.
12. to pass gradually into (usually fol. by to or into ): Summer changed to autumn.
13. to make a change or an exchange: If you want to sit next to the window, I'll change with you.
–noun
14. the act or fact of changing; fact of being changed.
19. a transformation or modification; alteration: They noticed the change in his facial expression.
20. a variation or deviation: a change in the daily routine.
I picked a word with many definitions which maybe was the easy way out, but most of them fit my life for 2010. (I promise!)
FOCUS!
Dictionary.com defines focus as
–noun
1. a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity: The need to prevent a nuclear war became the focus of all diplomatic efforts.
2. Optics .
a. the focal point of a lens.
b. the focal length of a lens.
c. the clear and sharply defined condition of an image.
d. the position of a viewed object or the adjustment of an optical device necessary to produce a clear image: in focus; out of focus.
–verb (used with object)
7. to bring to a focus or into focus: to focus the lens of a camera.
8. to concentrate: to focus one's thoughts.
–verb (used without object)
9. to become focused.
That being said I am going to "focus" or concentrate, on all the good things that are going to happen in 2011! I have set goals and will achieve them. But to do that I have to focus.
Let's see what tomorrow's blog posting topic will have me think about! See you tomorrow!
My one word for 2010 is CHANGE
–verb (used with object)
1. to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history.
2. to transform or convert (usually fol. by into ): The witch changed the prince into a toad.
3. to substitute another or others for; exchange for something else, usually of the same kind: She changed her shoes when she got home from the office.
4. to give and take reciprocally; interchange: to change places with someone.
5. to transfer from one (conveyance) to another: You'll have to change planes in Chicago.
-verb (used without object)
9. to become different: Overnight the nation's mood changed.
10. to become altered or modified: Colors change if they are exposed to the sun.
11. to become transformed or converted (usually fol. by into ): The toad changed into a prince again.
12. to pass gradually into (usually fol. by to or into ): Summer changed to autumn.
13. to make a change or an exchange: If you want to sit next to the window, I'll change with you.
–noun
14. the act or fact of changing; fact of being changed.
19. a transformation or modification; alteration: They noticed the change in his facial expression.
20. a variation or deviation: a change in the daily routine.
I picked a word with many definitions which maybe was the easy way out, but most of them fit my life for 2010. (I promise!)
- I went from being a stay at home unemployed mother of two boys to a employed mother of two! (I'd say that is a change!).
- My husband has taken over at home and is a SAHD, and is great at it! (Another change in our family).
- We moved from Tacoma to Fife, better neighborhood, schools, etc because with my oldest son starting Kindergarten I wanted to make sure we were in a better school district. (Another change!)
- I have focused on a few smaller side businesses as well as really getting my Real Estate career going. I don't think that its the perfect time to really GET INTO Real Estate, but I'm not JUST getting into it. I've done it for the last 12 years! Toward the end of 2010 I have decided I want to get out there and do some serious business. My business is based off of referrals so please don't hesitate to hollar for any Real Estate needs!
- Did I say I have a Kindergartner? Did I tell you what huge CHANGE it is to have a child in school!?! My days of being a working mom with no extra activities is OVER! Kids have taken over the schedule...and that's a GREAT CHANGE!!!!
FOCUS!
Dictionary.com defines focus as
–noun
1. a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity: The need to prevent a nuclear war became the focus of all diplomatic efforts.
2. Optics .
a. the focal point of a lens.
b. the focal length of a lens.
c. the clear and sharply defined condition of an image.
d. the position of a viewed object or the adjustment of an optical device necessary to produce a clear image: in focus; out of focus.
–verb (used with object)
7. to bring to a focus or into focus: to focus the lens of a camera.
8. to concentrate: to focus one's thoughts.
–verb (used without object)
9. to become focused.
That being said I am going to "focus" or concentrate, on all the good things that are going to happen in 2011! I have set goals and will achieve them. But to do that I have to focus.
Let's see what tomorrow's blog posting topic will have me think about! See you tomorrow!
#reverb10
Well, as anybody that reads my blog knows... I suck at blogging. I really do. It's just a plain fact. My girlfriend Melissa Ceja sent me a link to this website that helps you think about this year, and look toward next. It's called #reverb10. It is an annual event that allows you to reflect on your year and manifest what’s next. The end of the year is an opportunity to reflect on what's happened, and to send out reverberations for the year ahead. So I said why not! Let's try it! Each day of December they will give you a "prompt", a suggestion about what to blog about.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Straight No Chaser!!!
So my AWESOME Auntie Laurie bought me tickets to see Straight No Chaser for my birthday! The week has come where I get to go see them (This Thursday) and I can NOT WAIT!!! Here is a sample of their music from the Christmas Tree Lighting in Seattle last year!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
New Blog Idea!!
I'll now be posting some cool architectural structures, and features on them. I am really into weird, or just very beautiful homes. Watch out blog world ... here I come!
Friday, April 16, 2010
A mother's job is never done.....
Well, I've been at my job a little over 3 weeks and so far so good. :) I actually got asked if I wanted to do Listing coordination instead of Transaction coordination, and I took it. Pay isn't any different but I think I will like it. I love dealing with photos, flyers and stuff so it seems like it might be a good fit. :) I miss seeing the boys every day all day. JJ actually told me the other day that he was upset that I was gone all day, but what do you do. I explained that if he wants new DS games, mommy has to work.
I am trying to come up with some new ideas, for my other blog.... what to blog about. Check it out. Http://www.missmandiescreations.blogspot.com :)
Gotta go get dinner made. Mother's job is never done!
Gotta go get dinner made. Mother's job is never done!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
What's MY Normal you ask.....
My friend, one of my many "sisters" blogged today, and at the end of her blog she says "What's your normal?
I think that for me, my days are not "normal" compared to others. Or maybe they are, I guess it just depends on who you ask. I am the mother to two very active boys, ages 17 months (Alexavier) and 5 years old.(Joshua Jr...JJ) I hear many different things from JJ every day. Today I came home from work (it still feels weird to say I go to work....) and JJ preceeds to say "I can't go to bed... Mommy brain washed me". I am sitting on the couch going, where in the heck did he ever hear anything about brain washing. So I go in to his room to ask. He says "Avatar MOM.. DUH!!!". Like I keep up with all of that. My Mom took him and my nephew Johnathan to see the movie..I never have even watched an episode. :) I laughed though, just cause he was dead set on saying I brain washed him. So I say "JJ what does it mean when you brain wash someone". He didn't know. So I told him. He goes. "Oh, so you didn't brain wash me?" I say. "Nope, now go to bed". So now I need to learn about Avatar. We have a few episodes on DVD. I better pull them out and watch at least one. Does anyone else watch it? Can you give me some tips or something?
Alexavier learned how to blow kisses. Its' the most adorable thing. I do it to him all the time but tonight he had his hand up to his mouth going "mmmmmmmm" and then just pulled it away and smiled so big. It was SOO sweet. I wish I got it on video, I'm sure I will soon. I love how he is so different than JJ was at this age. He's 17 months and although he's very quiet (where as JJ WAS NEVER) he is very smart, and shy and just so quiet and sweet. Don't get me wrong, he has his moments. Like when you take things away that he's not supposed to have..phones, remotes, cameras...laptops etc. Pretty much anything he SHOULDN'T play with. He goes completly nuts. But then after a few minutes he's good to go again.
Normal at work? Is there such a thing? I've only been there a week, and am really enjoying learning another part of the real estate world. It's not a job where you have ANYTHING normal. Every day is different, maybe that's why I like the Real Estate industry. Things change daily, you work with new people or whatnot all the time.
So that's my normal, if you can call it that. I don't think anything about my life is normal right now. I guess it's a new normal? I think things change too much too often to be normal. Just my opinion.
I think that for me, my days are not "normal" compared to others. Or maybe they are, I guess it just depends on who you ask. I am the mother to two very active boys, ages 17 months (Alexavier) and 5 years old.(Joshua Jr...JJ) I hear many different things from JJ every day. Today I came home from work (it still feels weird to say I go to work....) and JJ preceeds to say "I can't go to bed... Mommy brain washed me". I am sitting on the couch going, where in the heck did he ever hear anything about brain washing. So I go in to his room to ask. He says "Avatar MOM.. DUH!!!". Like I keep up with all of that. My Mom took him and my nephew Johnathan to see the movie..I never have even watched an episode. :) I laughed though, just cause he was dead set on saying I brain washed him. So I say "JJ what does it mean when you brain wash someone". He didn't know. So I told him. He goes. "Oh, so you didn't brain wash me?" I say. "Nope, now go to bed". So now I need to learn about Avatar. We have a few episodes on DVD. I better pull them out and watch at least one. Does anyone else watch it? Can you give me some tips or something?
Alexavier learned how to blow kisses. Its' the most adorable thing. I do it to him all the time but tonight he had his hand up to his mouth going "mmmmmmmm" and then just pulled it away and smiled so big. It was SOO sweet. I wish I got it on video, I'm sure I will soon. I love how he is so different than JJ was at this age. He's 17 months and although he's very quiet (where as JJ WAS NEVER) he is very smart, and shy and just so quiet and sweet. Don't get me wrong, he has his moments. Like when you take things away that he's not supposed to have..phones, remotes, cameras...laptops etc. Pretty much anything he SHOULDN'T play with. He goes completly nuts. But then after a few minutes he's good to go again.
Normal at work? Is there such a thing? I've only been there a week, and am really enjoying learning another part of the real estate world. It's not a job where you have ANYTHING normal. Every day is different, maybe that's why I like the Real Estate industry. Things change daily, you work with new people or whatnot all the time.
So that's my normal, if you can call it that. I don't think anything about my life is normal right now. I guess it's a new normal? I think things change too much too often to be normal. Just my opinion.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
2 Year Old Blogger....
That's me! I started this blog 3/19/08. :) I don't blog on a regular basis, just when I have things to share, I'm trying to change that but we'll see how that goes. So Happy 2 years Amanda's Randomness!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Guess who....
got a job?! That would be me!! I am now an Administrative Assistant in the REO Department at Hellickson Real Estate. Tomorrow will be day 3 in my new position, and the gal (Michelle) who is training me went out of town for Friday & Monday. I hope she has a good time, but I'm a little nervous. She'll be available by e-mail (thank heavens) but I am hoping not to have to e-mail her much. :) We'll see how it goes. It's the last week of the month, and a Friday. I see a busy day ahead.
Also, I haven't really talked about it on here. But I started my own business. Miss Mandie's Creations. I decided that I wanted to share some of the cute things I can make, with others who might like them as well. Check out the following links. :) Miss Mandie's Creations Blog , Miss Mandie's Creations Facebook Page - Become a fan! MMC Myspace Page. I am pretty excited about it. I offer handmade tutus, superhero capes, blankets, quilts, burp cloths, wash cloths, hand painted crosses and add more on a regular basis. Please check my sites out, become my fan on facebook to get special offers. :)
Also, I haven't really talked about it on here. But I started my own business. Miss Mandie's Creations. I decided that I wanted to share some of the cute things I can make, with others who might like them as well. Check out the following links. :) Miss Mandie's Creations Blog , Miss Mandie's Creations Facebook Page - Become a fan! MMC Myspace Page. I am pretty excited about it. I offer handmade tutus, superhero capes, blankets, quilts, burp cloths, wash cloths, hand painted crosses and add more on a regular basis. Please check my sites out, become my fan on facebook to get special offers. :)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
This woman should NOT had kids!
As I was reading the online version of the Tacoma News Tribune, I came across this article. The parents of a child, starved her, so she wouldn't "Get Fat". Terribly sad. What kind of a person does that? Please click the following link to read the complete story.
Click Here --> Bellevue couple charged with starving 'fat' baby
Click Here --> Bellevue couple charged with starving 'fat' baby
Friday, January 22, 2010
Sleep,or the lack there of..
It seems that as I have gotten older, I have a harder and harder time sleeping. If it isn't my 5 year old not wanting to GO to bed, (hence keeping me up late) it's my 1 year old waking up and wanting to sleep in the bed with us. Today however, I woke up on my own, around 5:30 am and couldn't for the life of me go back to sleep. So I thought I would blog. been a few months since I posted anything. I know I've said it before, but I really do want to get this blogging thing going on a regular basis.
The last week has been a crazy one at my house. Both the hubby and I had what we thought was Food Poisoning. The said food poisoning lasted a lot longer for me than Josh, so now I think it was maybe the flu. I hope that anyone I came in contact with stays healthy! I wouldn't wish that on anyone!
Today is going to be laundry day. Hubby and I are having a "get-a-way" to Tukwila and the Larkspur Landing tomorrow evening. WOO HOO!!! Maybe not having the kiddos with me will allow me to get some kind of real rest!! Plus I get to sleep in! YAY! Thanks Latara for keeping the boys overnight for me! I'll post more about our get away when we get back.
The last week has been a crazy one at my house. Both the hubby and I had what we thought was Food Poisoning. The said food poisoning lasted a lot longer for me than Josh, so now I think it was maybe the flu. I hope that anyone I came in contact with stays healthy! I wouldn't wish that on anyone!
Today is going to be laundry day. Hubby and I are having a "get-a-way" to Tukwila and the Larkspur Landing tomorrow evening. WOO HOO!!! Maybe not having the kiddos with me will allow me to get some kind of real rest!! Plus I get to sleep in! YAY! Thanks Latara for keeping the boys overnight for me! I'll post more about our get away when we get back.
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