I'm So Happy You Exist

I saw this quote earlier and it got me thinking. It's a quote I want to add to a Photoshop design and print it out for B.

Its not for the sentimental part of me (even though I have a huge one). It's just a quote that makes me swell with happiness, because that's really how I feel about my kiddo.

I'm truly happy that she exists. She's made me the mom I am and I wouldn't be half the person I am today if it wasn't for her.

I can't even begin to describe how much that little girl means to me. With everything that happens in my life, good or bad, she's the one part I don't regret or would ever change. I'm so proud to be her momma.

Even when she refuses to take a serious picture. :D




Bub, I love you sooo much.

YA Historical Fiction Challenge

Just another challenge. I'm not as big on historical fiction as I used to be, so I'm only trying for level 1, 5 books in a year. We'll see if that can become more. You can sign up here.

100 Books In A Year

It says it all. I'm trying to read 100 or more books this year. I'm really trying that this time, because I've got a huge stack of books I really need to read, so this'll get me going.

Wish I'd Read That Challenge

Yup, I like this challenge. Basically, it's for everything you wish you'd read but never have time for. I'm going for obssessed, which is the 20 book challenge, because I like aiming high.

New Year, New Stuff

The house is clean and quiet. I'm ready.

It’s time to ring in 2011, and I’m looking forward to it. Most people do, just because it’s a new year and it means a new, fresh start. I always like the beginning of the year much better than the end, but I’m just weird like that.

2011 is going to be completely different, though. January 1st marks the beginning of the end of my long military career. By August 1st, I'll no longer be in the Air Force. It's been a long industrious time, but it's time for a change. I thought I would be in for the long haul, but circumstances and issues have made it pretty much necessary for me to depart. I don't regret it, but it's time.

I’m pretty excited, it’s the start of another adventure, one that’s completely different than any I’ve been on in many years.

I've also decided that 2011 is the year I'm not doing the whole resolution thing. It never ends well anyways because I seem to forget all about them within a week. I think I'm allergic to things called resolutions. Now goals? I can deal with that. Here are a few of them

- finish up my work in progress, because it's high time to do it

- get started on the book that's been running around in my head

- get caught up on my shows because I'm so far behind it's ridiculous

- blog at least twice a week and write an hour every day

- READ. I've even signed up for a few reading challenges to motivate myself.

2010 was kind of a crappy year for me, but I'm hoping 2011 will have a brighter outlook. Happy New Year!!

The Terminator

I don't remember exactly when I first this movie because my mom was a Sci-Fi movie fan when I was a kid, so I've watched plenty of movies like this growing up. I know that I loved it as a kid and I can't remember how many times I saw it (If I really love a movie, I can watch it over and over and never get bored). This is still one of my favorites, even though looking back in hindsight, the graphics were horrible by today's standards. To me this is a classic because of them. Hey, the 80's were a different time.

But back to the task at hand. I loved the story, not because of the sci-fi aspect. It was Kyle Reese. Not only did he pop in from the future, but he was also a kick ass and take names soldier who came back to protect a woman named Sarah Connor, whom he'd only heard about through stories from her son, who also happens to be his best friend, John.

Kyle's also that best friend who falls in loves with John's mom. Normally, that would freak most people out. Not John, though. John wants him to fall head over heels because how else will he end up being born if his dad doesn't meet his mom?

And poor Kyle. He's the only one who never knew he was the father of the world's savior. I digress again.

So. I'm a sucker for a guy who would go back time to save you because that happens to me all the time. Really, it does

Seriously though, I know the whole romantic story line isn't right on the surface, but I'm a such a romantic at heart. Everytime I watch it I'm always hoping the ending will magically change and everyone ends up happy. But we all know the ending was etched in stone so I just stop watching if after the big truck scene and pretend nothing happens after that.

Also, I realize there is no possible way for Kyle to be his father if time travel did exist, but a) it's a movie, so anything can happen and b) I like believing in fate. So there.

All in all, I'm a huge fan of the Terminator series (except for Rise of the Machines which I pretend never happened), to include the short lived Sarah Connor Chronicles. The first one is just my absolute favorite.

The Losers

It's not the best movie in the world, and it's slightly corny, but I love it all the same. Yes, it could have been better, but it's still pretty good. And I'm not just saying that because I have slight crush on Chris Evans. Because I do, but I also appreciate his comedic timing. And he wears bright pink T-shirts well. The goatee and glasses (sooo hottt) are a nice added bonus.

But I digress. The storyline was decent and pretty entertaining. It was intriguing enough (though a little far-fetched, but who's complaining?) to keep me interested, which is saying a lot. It has the whole A-Team feel to it, but it with hotter guys and better weapons. And Chris Evans, who makes me laugh and drool at the same time. 'Nuff said.

Go Petunias!