Happy New Years!!!!!

My tree with birdies from Minx's Den!

Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...

You Are a Bette!

You are a Bette -- "I must be strong"

Bettes are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.

How to Get Along with Me

• * Stand up for yourself... and me.


• * Be confident, strong, and direct.


• * Don't gossip about me or betray my trust.


• * Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side.


• * Give me space to be alone.


• * Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me.


• * I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack.


• * When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am.

What I Like About Being a Bette

• * being independent and self-reliant


• * being able to take charge and meet challenges head on


• * being courageous, straightforward, and honest


• * getting all the enjoyment I can out of life


• * supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me


• * upholding just causes

What's Hard About Being a Bette

• * overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to


• * being restless and impatient with others' incompetence


• * sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it


• * never forgetting injuries or injustices


• * putting too much pressure on myself


• * getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right

Bettes as Children Often

• * are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit


• * are sometimes loners


• * seize control so they won't be controlled


• * figure out others' weaknesses


• * attack verbally or physically when provoked


• * take charge in the family because they perceive themselves as the strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings

Bettes as Parents

• * are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted


• * are sometimes overprotective


• * can be demanding, controlling, and rigid

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Happiness is

Tamales from my BFF-Dawn.
Seeing Annie smile.
Finishing my Christmas shopping.
Giving my Schlotzchy's gift card to a homeless man so he can have a meal.
Giving Annie 3 gift cards to give to her kids.
Having my friend Robyn win my donated gift.

Having wonderful friends like my readers who have taught me the importance of "Paying it Foward", Grace and Humility. You all know who you are.

Kellie--I am saving up for my Nudu Hat!!

Catching up on the meme....

12/13
For the next 8 days post something that makes you happy, everyday.
My husband!!

12/14 Taking my friend Janet and Mom to Janet's church

12/15
My job! I am sooo thankful for my job.
Tomorrow will be hard though. Mom's leaving.
But on a brighter note, Mom and Bill arrive tomorrow afternoon!

12/16 Ahhhh, boneless Asian Wings from Pizza Hut! (I know, I know)
MIL left today = sadness

12/17 OK, my mom is in Texas! Yayz!

12/18 Giving gift cards to a friend in need.
Going out to dinner with the parents.

12/19 Glad today is Friday!!

12/20 Happy my parents are here.
Happy it is Winter Solstice and cold again.
Happy there is a reason for the "x" in xmas.

Meme

So I posted everyday on my other blog and forgot to do the same here. Will need to copy everything over!!

more animals

My friend A is having a rough time. Teenage daughter has a bit of a problem, they are trying to move, broke, 2 other kiddo's, and no money for Christmas.

Pagan Yule Story

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Pagan Yule Story

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Charity

Which Positive Quality Are You? Your Result: Charity   You are Charity. The spirit of giving has been promoted by every religion. Charity is kindness. It is compassion for our fellow man. Charity doesn't ask anything in return, and in this way it serves as the opposite of greed. "Be charitable with many."
Love
Friendship
Courage
Peace
Faith
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Meme

For the next 8 days post something that makes you happy, everyday. Tag 8 others to do the same.

December 12th: My mother in law is here. *luv*

Also:

The first five people to comment in this post get to request a sketch of a character of their choosing from me. In return, they have to post this in their journal, regardless of their drawing ability level. If you absolutely can't draw, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to offer drabbles or icons or something instead.

It will be dribble and drabbles sent off to all. Don't ask for anything specific. I will send something.

Anyone who reads this is tagged. Anyone who comments gets sumpthin'

My MIL is coming for a week long visit! We have not seen her for over a year and are so excited!! Will try and post pics this week. :)

OK, I think I've got it all done:
Tues: Year end check up and flu shot
Wed: OBGYN
Thurs: Mammogram

Whew!

Iggy

Iggy is now Daisy May. She is a GOOF! She was playing with her toy on the coach and I looked over to see her in a literal downward dog position. No time to get my camera!

I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving. We did. And my hubby started his new job today!