I know I have mentioned this before, but I get frustrated at people very easily. It's a huge flaw, a giant flaw, a flaw that I really try to work on. As I try and work through this flaw of mine I have come to realize that I get frustrated at the selfishness of other … Continue reading It’s not about you
Month: December 2014
Christmas Miracles
This time of year has always been really tough on me. It's a combination of winding everything down, paying for gifts and all the other Christmas who-ha, my birthday (which is really more of a hassle than anything else, especially since the lovely state of Kentucky likes to make your car taxes and tags due … Continue reading Christmas Miracles
Change the world?
My sister-in-law posed a very interesting question today. She asked if it was easier, "to change myself to better fit into the world or to change the world to fit me?". Which started a really interesting conversation. My response was "The easiest way to change the world is to change yourself first. To be an … Continue reading Change the world?
Cole slaw and mayo
One of my favorite things to make is homemade mayo. I love it. If it's made right there is nothing else like it, and it can be so super easy. You can also royally mess it up. Mayonnaise 1 whole egg 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp lemonjuice 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground mustard seed … Continue reading Cole slaw and mayo
Budgeting
I'm gonna get down and dirty here. One thing that I have been very guilty of is being overly optimistic about money. To be completely truthful, we have none. However, when we DO have some we tend to be a little less strict on our spending than we typically are. I think that's fairly typical … Continue reading Budgeting
Christmas
Christmas is such a stressful time of year for me. Not just because you somehow have to scrounge together enough money to have a decent christmas (which for us means a tree, and two gifts for each child, one from us and one from santa), but also because it is the slow season at C's … Continue reading Christmas
Money is no God to have
I am learning a lot about this journey as we strive closer to our goal. I find it amazing how this isn't just a piece of land, or a house, or a dream, it's a life choice that will not only change us but also hopefully change those around us. A lot has happened in … Continue reading Money is no God to have
Our first fundraiser
We have begun our first fundraising event. It's through social media and it's called: Buy a gift and help build a house. It going really well so far. We have raised $83. Our goal is to raise $500 and we have 7 days left. The way it works is people order things from either my … Continue reading Our first fundraiser
It’s ok to ask for help
I am going to get a LOT of flack for this. I understand that this is a very hot topic, and I also understand the internal struggle C and I face everyday because of these decisions. C and I have applied for public assistance. We are now getting SNAP, he is applying for partial unemployment … Continue reading It’s ok to ask for help
Little Girl Dreams
It is so fun to watch kids dream. Kids dream without limitations. It's something that we somehow lose along the way as we grow up. I know a lot of my friends and family have watched me mess up throughout the years. Time and time again they have watched me do something with excitement only … Continue reading Little Girl Dreams