I will always...

I forgot where I found this at...but I really like it!

I WILL ALWAYS promise to give you the best of myself... and to ask you no more than you can give.

I WILL ALWAYS accept you the way you are... I fell in love with you for the qualities, abilities, and the outlook on life that you have, and I won't try to reshape you in a different image.

I WILL ALWAYS respect you as a person with your own interests, desires, and needs, and to realize that those are sometimes different... but no less important than my own.

I WILL ALWAYS share with you... my time, my close attention, and to bring joy and strength and imagination to our relationship.

I WILL ALWAYS pledge to keep myself open to you... to let you see through the window of my personal world, into my innermost fears and feelings, secrets and dreams.

I WILL ALWAYS promise to grow along with you... to be willing to face change in order to keep our relationship alive and exciting.

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU In good times and in bad, with all I have to give and with all I feel inside... in the only way I know how, completely and forever.

Breastfeeding or formula feeding...regardless of which BE PROUD!

I started out pumping when Miracle was born, because at 27 weeks, taking anything by mouth was impossible, so my supply never came in fully. Eventually I had to switch to formula but I kept letting Miracle "comfort suck"...which basically means I was letting her use my boobs as a pacifer and that built my supply up fully. I thought it "magically" came in until I researched that comfort sucking is actually a method of relactation. I started exclusively breastfeeding Miracle when she was 6 1/2 -7 months old. Miracle is 23 months old and I am still breastfeeding her.

Breastfeeding has been a long road for me and I hate when people make it seem like formula feeding is poison and breastfeeding is the only way to go. Formula is good too, because not everyone can breastfeed and not everyone wants to breastfeed. I did everything at first to breastfeed and nothing helped and I use to cry and just get so angry at myself, because I felt like my body failed and I had to have Miracle at 27 weeks and now I am failing at breastfeeding too. It was alot of emotional pain and strain from it, so I am glad that I had supportive people that helped me cope. After that I embraced formula for feeding my child when my own body couldn't feed her. At that time, I couldnt provide breast milk, but I was DAMN proud that I could provide formula to feed my child! I want formula feeders to feel proud that they can provide formula for their child too. Regardless of how you feed your child, just be proud that you are able to feed your child! BE PROUD MOTHERS!

Sometimes it's just best to cry...

Sometimes it's just best to sit down and have a very good cry. Just let the tears fall down your face freely.

Tears of an angel...

Tears of an angel are never seen

 or heard, it's often felt by

a truly caring and loving soul,

one that wants to ease the pain,

and gently kiss the tears away.

The eyes of an angel shall

never be made to shed tears.

Harder they come

Well they tell me there's a pie up in the sky
Waiting for me when I die
But between the day you're born and when you die
No one ever seems to hear you cry

So as sure as the sun will shine
I'm gonna get my share now of what's mine
And then the harder they come
The harder they fall, one and all

The oppressors are trying to keep me down
Making me feel like a clown
And they think they have me on the run
I say forgive them Lord, they know not what they've done

I try to do the things that I want,
Cause when you're dead, you know that you can't.
Yes I rather be a free man in my grave
Than living as a puppet or a slave.

So as sure as the sun will shine
I'm gonna get my share right now of what's mine
And then the harder they come
The harder they fall, one and all...

Do not let others write YOUR script in life...

-What you put out comes back all the time, no matter what. *some people call it karma, I call it common sense*

-You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script.

-Whatever someone did to you in the past, has no power over the present. Only you can give it power.

-When people show you who they are, BELIEVE THEM THE FIRST TIME.

-Worrying is wasted time. Use the same energy for doing something about whatever worries you.

-What you believe has more power than what you dream, wish, or hope for. You become what you believe.

-If the only prayer you ever say is "thank you", then that will be enough.

-The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the love you give.

-Failure is a signpost to turn in another direction.

-If you make a choice that goes against what everyone else thinks, the world will NOT fall apart.

Microwave people VS. Stovetop/oven people...

Microwave people are always wanting things quick and easy instead of taking their time and actually putting work and effort into it.

Stovetop/oven people take their time and actually put some type of effort and work into things and know that usually things that come quick and easy is not always beneficial for them in the long run.

Yes all things including good and bad things always come to an end...but with microwave people, they will have little or nothing to show for it, but stovetop/oven people will always have something to show for their effort and work in the long run.

That is all.
Well I guess I have to break it down. People who want things quick and easy VS. people who actually want to put work and effort into the things they do.

The greatest gift I give to you is PEACE...

In a world filled with war and turmoil, the murder of innocent children and the destruction of so many things we all hold dear to our hearts, I would like to share some thoughts on PEACE. The greatest light in the world is peace. We need the whole world to receive the great light of peace. Light exists more than anything else in the world and the greatest, greatest light is peace.

The most important thing that you and I have to do in our lifetime is to bring more peace and love to the world. My greatest dream is to shake hands with every human being in the world. The world thinks that if I don't kill someone else, and they don't have immediate plans to kill me, that this is peace.

Do you know why there is no peace in the world? Because the world is into force. First they force war on each other, and now they want to force peace on each other. But it doesn't work. Peace by force isn't peace. Peace is the most non-force thing in the world. The whole world wants to have peace, but they don't know how. Stop doing it with your hands, and do it with your hearts!

Every time one person yells at another person, he brings war and strife into the world. And each time a person says words of love to another human being, he brings peace into the world.

Peace means; I do it with all my heart, with all that I have. Sometimes we don't want to make peace with someone because we have lost the vision of how that person could be. The highest peace between people is when each knows how the other could be, and how they will be.
"Let's believe in a world that can be so beautiful that we can all dance together."

As I walk through life...

As I walk through life...
I've learned - that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.

I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.

I've learned that it takes years to build up trust and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned that it's not what you have in your life but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you'd better know something.

I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do.
but to the best you can do.

I've learned that it's not what happens to people that's important. It's what they do about it.

I've learned that you can do something in an instant that will give you heart ache for life.

I've learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides.

I've learned that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned that it's a lot easier to react than it is to think.

I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I've learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first,
the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I've learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it
needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned that learning to forgive takes practice.

I've learned that there are people who love you dearly, but just don't know how to show it.

I've learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned that sometimes when I'm angry, I have the right to be angry but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned that true friendship continues to grow even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I've learned that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I've learned that you should never tell a child that their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed it.

I've learned that your family won't always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to, can take care of you, and love you, and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't biological.

I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned that sometimes when my friends fight, I'm forced to choose sides even when I don't want to.

I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions.

I've learned that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I've learned that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I've learned that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will also hurt in the process.

I've learned that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.

I've learned that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves get farther in life.

I've learned that no matter how many friends you have, if you are their pillar you will feel lonely and lost at the times you need them most.

I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I've learned that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find strength to help.

I've learned that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.

I've learned that the paradigm we live in is not all that is offered to us.

I've learned that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.

I've learned that although the word "love" can have many different meanings, it loses value when overly used.

I've learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being
nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe.

The Gift of knowledge is what I would like to give to you...

Learn from the past, Don't live There. Although it's important to acknowledge your mistakes, you cannot be a slave to them. It is important to re-evualate what you want, what you need, and what you need to do differently next time. The choices that you make determine the quality of your life. Think before you do things, so that way, you will have little or no regret. Don't let guilt eat away at you, it will only make you feel worse about yourself.

Say "No". We cannot be all things to all people. Make yourself a priority and treat yourself good. Saying no is not about rejecting the other person, it's about doing what you know in your heart is best. No matter how tempting something may seem or sound, if you know that it's not in your best interest to give in to, then hold your head up higher, and refuse to do it.

Know what love is and isn't. We are so hungry for love that we confuse it with so many other things--lust, dependancy, infatuation, and familiarity.When you have real love, when you have undeniable love, you'll know it, and you will have absolutely no doubt whatsoever. Love fulfills the soul, covers the heart and gives you freedom and a sense of energy. If there is hurt and pain in your relationship, then there probably isn'tlove. Love is a two-way street. Love NEVER leaves footprints of pain in your heart or mind. Protect your heart, your mind, and cherish your body as the temple that it truly is. We cannot just invite anybody into our temple, because when someone has been in our temple, and if they have dirt on their shoes, they leave footprints behind. And that residue and dirt remains long after their gone. Don't get so caught up in the things, that you lose sight of yourself, because in true love, you see yourself for what you are, and what you would like to become.

Don't let stress get the best of you. Learn to manage your daily priorities so that they do not become a hassle. The consequences of stress when left unchecked or mismanaged, are more often damaging than the stress itself. Stress can be a very dangerous and nerve wrecking thing, if something is stressing you out, seek ways to eliminate the stress.

Get your body in Motion. Most people are at war with their bodies, we're taxing our bodies, not exercising, not eating right, and not allowing our bodies to regenerate as they were designed to do. If you are overweight, then take charge and do something about it, stop eating those things that you know will put on the extra pounds, and if you must eat it, eat it in moderation. There are alot of delicious meals that can be prepared that have less calories and fat. Stop dining out so much, and cook those delicious meals, buy a low calorie, low-fat cookbook, and get your butt to cooking, and EXERCISE!!!

Commit to your passion, not a job. Staying focused on your goal is half the battle of getting there. Think beyond the confines of a job and consider your interests, your passions, and what you'd love to do for the rest of your life.

Master Your Money. Rather than working for money , learn to make your money work for you. Don't overly spend your money or blow your money on things you can do without. Saving money is key to a good life, and also the key to having your money work for you.

Treat your family as an asset. Throughout the ups and downs of life, a supportive family makes all the difference. Share your thoughts, your desires and your ambitions with your family so that they can help you along the way.

Seize the moment. When opportunity knocks, you better have your bags packed. Get your heart, mind, and body ready for whatever. Whatever your dream is, start TODAY!! Be bold, be vibrant, but also remember to keep your senses in check, hehe!!

~*This is some advice and guidelines that me and my mom came up with several years ago. We were reading a magazine article about making your life better. So we decided to come up with a list of things on our own and also elaborate on some things they mentioned in the article. Hopefully this gift of knowledge will help someone in some kind of way or another.*~

Stop putting yourself down and build yourself up!

Poor self-image and poor self-worth comes from constantly putting yourself down, letting others put you down, and actually believing that you are not worth anything. Do NOT be against yourself and do NOT tolerate anyone else putting you down. Be positive and focus on the positive attributes that you do have. Value yourself, b/c you are worth it. You have to believe it, in order to live it. Surround yourself with positivity and do not allow negativity to cloud your thoughts, your mind, nor your life. Think positive, believe positive, and actually live positively. Love yourself, take care of yourself, fix yourself while you are broken and in need of healing. If you do not like yourself, then do something to change it. Do not abandon and neglect yourself, b/c when it's all said and done, it's all up to you. Only you have the absolute power over yourself and who you are as a person. Do not give that power away.

Steps that you can take that will lead to a "REAL" you

Love yourself...then learn to love others. See people as people, and treat them as you would treat yourself. See the wrong in yourself, and change that; before pointing out the wrong in others. Think before you speak. Learn to control your tongue. Be still, kind, and loving. Don't take your past dealings out on others. Be wise, not assuming. Talk less and listen more, no matter how much you think you know. Your physical looks/beauty are just a shell, an illusion. True beauty is: kindness, consideration, love, forgiveness and faithfulness. You can stun a man with outer beauty but only inner beauty will keep him. You will learn once old, time will rob you of your outer beauty, but a beautiful mind and heart will out live even you. You can die old and alone; or old and loved, but the choice is in your hands. A loving person is loved by all, therefor the center of everything. You don't have to crush someones spirit, or make a fool of yourself to be seen, heard, or accepted. A sign of a person that hates his/herself are mood swings. Love yourself and you will kill that unwanted part of your life. You will become less controlling, more supportive, and more helpful. These are the things that will lead you to not a new you but a REAL you.

Be thankful and grateful

November is the month for giving thanks to all that we have and hold dear in our lives. It should be special and full of honor for everyone. It calls upon us to pause and remember all the trials, tribulations, and sacrifices of everything we have faced and our ancestors have faced in the past. Seriously are you grateful enough or are you just grateful to stuff yourself full of holiday foods and treats, or grateful to go black friday shopping/holiday shopping and spend tons of money on things that you and your family do not need? Do you stop and say "I am thankful for everything I hold dear in my heart and my life and grateful for everything that I DO have", or do you grumble about how much weight you will gain from stuffing yourself full, or about how you do not feel like being bothered with family, or how you are so stressed about holiday shopping and spending tons of money that you will only grumble and complain about later?

Did you wake up this morning? Well be thankful that you are alive for another day and are able to try to fix whatever may be broken from the days before, b/c some people never get that chance again.

Did you smile or laugh at least once today? Well be thankful that you had just one mere moment of laughter and joy, b/c some people do not even have that at all.

Did you or will you have something to eat today? Well be thankful and grateful that you actually have something to eat, b/c some people are starving right now.

Give thanks and be grateful for everything that you do have and stop focusing on things that you want and things that you do not have. Learn how to distinguish between what you want and what you actually need.