Things I still love from my childhood

1. NES
2. My Little Ponies
3. Mr. Polar Bear
4. Blue Blankie
5. TMNT
6. Big sunglasses
7. Funny hats
8. Jumping in puddles
9. Swings
10. Batman
11. Parcheesi
12. Riding my bike
13. Gymnastics
14. Bears
15. Running through sprinklers
16. My family
17. Slushies
18. Dreaming
    

Inspirations

Love
beautiful photography
happiness
green grass
cool breezes
exciting patterns
bright colors
lights
new materials
Alex
new uses for old things
clothespins
upbeat music
different handwriting
making gifts

Why I'll Lose 10lbs by Summer

I'll be better at soccer
It'll be easier on my arthritic knee
Wedding dress fitting: May 15
Alex wants to see me in a bikini
I hate that jiggle
I want to run a 5k
One less thing to be self-conscious about
To look hot on my wedding day
More confidence on the dance floor
Easier now than later
To prove that I can

Weird Places I Have Freckles

• Right eyelid
• Left palm of hand
• Top of left foot
• Chest
• Ears
• Top lip

Austin

Festivals
Street Art
University of Texas
State Capital
Live Music
First Thursdays
Growing Downtown
Bike Rides
Beautiful Parks
Liberal Views
Friendly Faces
Great Place to Visit
Great Place to Stay

I Want to Be:

1. happy
2. successful in anything I try
3. my own boss
4. a great graphic designer
5. a talented artist
6. there for you
7. the best friend/sister/daughter/wife you could ask for
8. in great shape
9. someone everyone is glad to meet
10. always energetic
11. an awesome cook
12. able to support myself
13. always on the ball
14. good at making you laugh

Soccer Tournament Results

- Swollen knee
- Sore calves
- Bruised foot
- Blistered heel
- Sunburned face
- Aching muscles
- Champion T-shirt

Why I Was a Lucky Kid

I never saw a gun
I never saw drugs
I was never the victim of a major crime
I lived with both my parents
I lived down the street from my school
I always had enough to eat
I had health insurance
I had friends
My parents took me to the library
I played sports
I always got presents for my birthday
I knew I would go to college
I was loved
I knew I was loved

Things that feel good

• Cool grass under bare feet
• Rain under water
• Leg massages
• A warm blanket
• Long hugs
• A kiss on the cheek
• A soft pillow
• The crunch of snow
• A butterfly landing on an arm
• Leaves
• Lying in the sun

Dinner with friends

Fun in the kitchen
Huge mess
People to help clean up
Lots of laughter
Good one
Never a dull moment
Sweeter dessert
Subtle hints
Crowded table
Slow goodbyes
Fulfilling night

Good things that make bad breath

Onions
Garlic
Dr. Pepper
Sausage
Pizza
Caesar salad dressing
Italian food

If I were a cop, I would:

1. Drive the wrong direction on a blocked off road.
2. Eat a lot of donuts.
3. Be really mad if someone called me a pig.
4. Not abuse my powers.
5. Wear comfy shoes.
6. Become a sharp shooter.
7. Pull people over for driving 15 under on the highway.
8. Set a good example.

Things I think on long drives

"Man, I love a clean windshield."
"Why are there so many top 40 stations?"
"People cannot maintain speed to save their lives."
"Ah, beautiful sky.."
"I forgot my sunglasses. Again."
"I could be reading/drawing/knitting if I were on a bus, but I might be surrounded by crazy people again."
"I love the twinkling city lights."
"I hope no one's in my back seat."
"Oops, my inspection's out."
"Should I stop at Starbucks? No, save the money. But frappuccinoooos...NO!"
"Praise be to the maker of the iPhone & earbuds....Who could I call?..."
"...............Am I there yet?"

Why I Like Knitting

- Yarn is soft
- I'm creating something
- There are millions of patterns to choose from
- Yarn comes in all types of colors and textures
- It's therapeutic
- It gives me something to do with my hands
- It makes me feel accomplished
- I can check off each line of the pattern :-)
- I'm new at it, so I get to learn lots of stuff!

Why I Like Lists

1. They can be numbered, unnumbered, lettered, bulleted, or just listed.
2. It makes me feel organized.
3. I like checking things off (to-do lists, packing lists, shopping lists, etc.).
4. Then I can easily see all my options/reasons/things.
5. I won't forget anything.
6. I can keep adding later.
7. They're so versatile!
8. It reminds me of the little things.
9. Making them keeps me awake/sane on long car trips.
10. They are easier to read than paragraphs.