What's been goin' ON with that girl?

If you've been reading, you know that there have been some interesting things taking place in my life -- Good? No. Exciting? Not exactly. Emotionally Draining? Yes. Opportunity to grow and move forward? Absolutely.

I have a vision board for my life. It's full of things I want to do personally, professionally, socially, financially, etc... I keep it there to remind me of the big picture of where I'm going with my life. When weeks like these last three go by, my board truly keeps me focused on the bigger picture.

As a passionate and sincere person in every area of my life, it's difficult when you work diligently to resolve a situation in "decency and order" and the whole thing blows up in your face. It's even more difficult to resolve stuff when people misconstrue things I've said, take things I've done the wrong way and the misrepresent me to others, especially when it's people you've trusted. Fuck.

In addition to this, it's even harder when what you're facing creates an association back to the worst time in your life.

Then it's devastating to realize you haven't yet fully dealt with the past.

I don't believe in living in the past...
but I do believe our present is effected by it.
So when it's effected, it's our job to revisit and resolve it.

I realize I'm being vague... Some things just can't be talked about. I'm sorry.

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On a completely different note...

My blog was originally started to help pull myself out of the "reality of married life" slums 5 months after I was hitched. Once I started writing, I quickly learned that being married was pretty funny and a joy to share it's ups and downs and virtually connected with a ton of amazing other married women.

These last couple weeks, I've very seriously considered deleting my blog and moving on from the virtual world. On top of the other things said above, a few things happened where I felt very vulnerable to judgment. My heart would never be to hurt, offend or demean anyone through this blog.

On the other hand, it is not my responsibility to babysit anyone's feelings, each person, just as I am for myself, is responsible for their own reactions to not only my blog, but anyone else's blog and for that matter... anything else going on in their life! If you stop following me because I haven't commented on your blog or featured you on a Friday, I have to be honest in saying you may want to look inward at why you take things so personally... I can bet it's not just my blog you deal with these feelings.

So... let's play adults and communicate! :)

I digress...

With all that shitty stuff aside... I can't tell you what each of your responses to my post on Monday did for me in encouraging me to continue with my blog! I believe my life's purpose is to inspire, encourage and motivate others, so telling me that I've done just that for you INSPIRES, ENCOURAGES and MOTIVATES ME!!

I'll leave you with this...

...Because sometimes you need to remember what matters.

Featured Friday: Indefinitely Definite

To date, this has been one of my worst weeks in the last 5 years. All I can say is thank you for your "virtual" hugs and love – They were received and I felt them from my head to my toes...

With this… none of you need to hear my boo hooing – So, I’m going to post about my most loved blog this week and try and work through my Reader List {I’ve MISSED Y’ALL!!!}

Without further ado… This blogger has truly touched my heart on more than one occasion. With her love for people from all walks of life, I’ve learned a thing or two about seeing the world a little bit differently. I love anyone who challenges my mind to think creatively and continue to be positive in the midst of a lot of stress.

I followed her through her journey of becoming healthier in body and she is as beautiful as can be. She has a deep love for her family and her new wife and I always look forward to hearing about what they've been up to. I enjoy her uplifting posts and reading about all the fun she has with concerts, girls nights out and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

If you EVER need inspiration, a good cry because your heart's been touched or a smile on a bad day... please visit:

ANNE over at Indefinitely Definite


You are an incredibly beautiful person and
you've inspired me to have more love for people... Thank you.

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Happy Friday Lovelies!!!!