5 years. How do you do an epilogue for those 5 years? It's pretty much an ICYMI post, but if you've followed most social media platforms, you've pretty much seen a synopsis of what's happened since 2015. In the blink of an eye, we've had 2 HS graduations, 1 college graduation, 1 Naval officer commissioning, 1 8th grade promotion, 2 separate job changes, 1 move to another county, many birthdays, added/lost in our pet family, lost many of our family elders, added a son in law, saw 2 separate deployments for our kid and her man, participated in a global pandemic, and through it all, have a family that is still strong and thriving despite all that life has thrown at us.
Many would say that 2020 has been a year to beat all years in terms of craziness. For us, 2019 prepared us very well for what 2020 has thrown down. While we're looking forward to 2021, I'll take it with a grain of salt. You can unpack that whatever way you see fit. 2020 Values and ideologies are just so far apart that it may be difficult to find that neutral footing that keeps us all bonded together in many things so 2021 is bound to be more of the same.
So, instead of an epilogue, I would say this is more of the prologue. The story has yet to be written and this backstory, while it sets evertything up, may be a diversion... We have no idea what is to come. Let's move forward together to see where it all goes.
Are you ready for what's to come?
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Thursday, July 9, 2015
The Outlander Fan SDCC Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt
Posting here for the world:
Don't be disappointed that there isn't a dedicated booth this year. I KNOW I mentioned it a zillion times, but I think people have tuned me out. We kinda knew this was going to be this way, people. With nothing to premiere, why on earth would Starz/Sony spend the money? The San Diego Comic Con is about PROMOTING what's NOW. Just remember that.
Anyway here is a fun list of things to do if you are in the Exhibit Hall and don't mind the crowds:
~Starz booth - yes, it's Ash and the Evil Dead, but find Jordan (hint: a BEARD) and take a pic, like Brenda, did! Post it along with your other finds! Extra points if you have a pic from last year, too!
~factoryent.com - Selfie with Claire and Jamie Cut Out
~Anchor Bay Entertainment - Black Sails background and they are giving away a bag
~Funko Pop - maybe you want the BJR vinyl toy?
~AbbyShot - ask Joe who's visitng on Saturday
~Random House/Penguin/Del Rey - DG is signing on Friday AND Sat with the Outlander crew. Get a free book!
~Jeremy Moy artist - Hey, you want an Outlander Sticker?
~Outlander Podcast and Outlander TV News are on the floor at different times. Find Ginger and Summer and ask for a bracelet! Find Sarah for some stickers!
~Erin from Three if By Space has a button for you, too! Find her!
If you plan on standing in ANY line, just remember to PLAN and bring water.
It always surprises me that folks are shocked when they find out stuff doesn't go the way they thought. PLANNING AHEAD to know who's who, what's what, and when it all goes down will save you heartache and likely your bank account. God help you if you actually dipped into a fund to get here. I hope it's worth it when you need it at 65. It's all about KNOWLEDGE, peeps, and thinking it all through.
Don't be disappointed that there isn't a dedicated booth this year. I KNOW I mentioned it a zillion times, but I think people have tuned me out. We kinda knew this was going to be this way, people. With nothing to premiere, why on earth would Starz/Sony spend the money? The San Diego Comic Con is about PROMOTING what's NOW. Just remember that.
Anyway here is a fun list of things to do if you are in the Exhibit Hall and don't mind the crowds:
~Starz booth - yes, it's Ash and the Evil Dead, but find Jordan (hint: a BEARD) and take a pic, like Brenda, did! Post it along with your other finds! Extra points if you have a pic from last year, too!
~factoryent.com - Selfie with Claire and Jamie Cut Out
~Anchor Bay Entertainment - Black Sails background and they are giving away a bag
~Funko Pop - maybe you want the BJR vinyl toy?
~AbbyShot - ask Joe who's visitng on Saturday
~Random House/Penguin/Del Rey - DG is signing on Friday AND Sat with the Outlander crew. Get a free book!
~Jeremy Moy artist - Hey, you want an Outlander Sticker?
~Outlander Podcast and Outlander TV News are on the floor at different times. Find Ginger and Summer and ask for a bracelet! Find Sarah for some stickers!
~Erin from Three if By Space has a button for you, too! Find her!
If you plan on standing in ANY line, just remember to PLAN and bring water.
It always surprises me that folks are shocked when they find out stuff doesn't go the way they thought. PLANNING AHEAD to know who's who, what's what, and when it all goes down will save you heartache and likely your bank account. God help you if you actually dipped into a fund to get here. I hope it's worth it when you need it at 65. It's all about KNOWLEDGE, peeps, and thinking it all through.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Happy Heartiversary to Me!
Originally posted on my FB page:
The date almost slipped by me! 04/14/2005 is a day that I should never forget, but wouldn't you know it, I ALMOST DID! For all the talk I've done about celebrating on this day, the fanfare didn't happen. Let's just call it a testament to not letting the crappy stuff get me down...Ok, I'll fess up. I FORGOT. You'll stop to ask HOW if you know that 10 years ago I got the wake up call of a lifetime. As a new mom, even after your 3rd kid, you generally associate feeling run-down and being tired with the rigors of having a newborn. Falling asleep while nursing, not getting rid of the weight are all part of the everyday feelings of motherhood. While it's common to hear the words "congestive heart failure" and "cardiomyopathy", you truly don't expect it to be associated with you, a 34 year old woman who just her 3rd baby. You wouldn't think or expect to hear that having another child will likely kill you, even though having another kid was the furthest from your mind. You don't want to consider that the heart God has given you could possibly just stop at any moment.
10 years ago that was my life. My ♥ sisters will tell you, it's a moment you can't forget. Even after all this time, I'm on meds, as my cardio says, likely forever. I'm constantly in need to lose weight - the damn scale (it's really me that) is my enemy. How is it possible to forget? Do I think about it? Absolutely. Does it scare me. Hell. Yeah. The thoughts one has when laying in bed at night when all is quiet? Pretty frightening. My best explanation is that I didn't let that moment in 2005 define me.
We tell the kids all the time that life is all about choices. Every moment, every second, every thought, every action depends on YOU making the decision to do A, B, C or D. The path isn't always clear and it's never the same for anyone, but you should have an idea of where you want to end up. I've accepted that my choices, even with all the scary things, the feelings of loss and anger, the realization that it's all very finite, will bring me to place of happiness and contentment.
So 04/14/2015 has come and gone. I totally forgot the day, but I do remember my purpose: to live life fully with surrender, to know that I'm here for as long as I have, to share it with my loves, and to give back to all who will take what I'm offering.
The date almost slipped by me! 04/14/2005 is a day that I should never forget, but wouldn't you know it, I ALMOST DID! For all the talk I've done about celebrating on this day, the fanfare didn't happen. Let's just call it a testament to not letting the crappy stuff get me down...Ok, I'll fess up. I FORGOT. You'll stop to ask HOW if you know that 10 years ago I got the wake up call of a lifetime. As a new mom, even after your 3rd kid, you generally associate feeling run-down and being tired with the rigors of having a newborn. Falling asleep while nursing, not getting rid of the weight are all part of the everyday feelings of motherhood. While it's common to hear the words "congestive heart failure" and "cardiomyopathy", you truly don't expect it to be associated with you, a 34 year old woman who just her 3rd baby. You wouldn't think or expect to hear that having another child will likely kill you, even though having another kid was the furthest from your mind. You don't want to consider that the heart God has given you could possibly just stop at any moment.
10 years ago that was my life. My ♥ sisters will tell you, it's a moment you can't forget. Even after all this time, I'm on meds, as my cardio says, likely forever. I'm constantly in need to lose weight - the damn scale (it's really me that) is my enemy. How is it possible to forget? Do I think about it? Absolutely. Does it scare me. Hell. Yeah. The thoughts one has when laying in bed at night when all is quiet? Pretty frightening. My best explanation is that I didn't let that moment in 2005 define me.
We tell the kids all the time that life is all about choices. Every moment, every second, every thought, every action depends on YOU making the decision to do A, B, C or D. The path isn't always clear and it's never the same for anyone, but you should have an idea of where you want to end up. I've accepted that my choices, even with all the scary things, the feelings of loss and anger, the realization that it's all very finite, will bring me to place of happiness and contentment.
So 04/14/2015 has come and gone. I totally forgot the day, but I do remember my purpose: to live life fully with surrender, to know that I'm here for as long as I have, to share it with my loves, and to give back to all who will take what I'm offering.
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Feel like you've been in that window with Jamie forever? We FINALLY got ep 109 tonight and it truly did not disappoint. The feels, people. The FEELS. There was so much goodness in this ep, that even if you hated some of it, *cough* ANYTHING to do with Leghair *cough**eyeroll* it was quickly erased by the fireside escapade complete with threats and retaliation. In honor of this goodness, I've decided to give away a cuff or a keyholder to a lucky fan. Just enter after midnight tonight PST.
Good luck and remember #outlandersdoepicshit
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Good luck and remember #outlandersdoepicshit
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Monday, January 19, 2015
Coupons, anyone?
Chances are you already have one or two. Even better yet, you don't want a cuff or a key holder. Don't like 'em, never would wear them, they're just not for you. If any of these applies, it's all good, but could you help me and your fellow fangirls out by forwarding the link to a few coupons? There's gotta be one or two out there who might want a deal. 
Friday, January 16, 2015
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Quarterly Visit
Despite the fact that I promised to keep it updated, I've slacked quite a bit. Thank goodness I don't neglect my family for this long...I'm sure they feel like it, though.
RL has just been a doozy since last spring. As with life, change is inevitable and dealing with the aftermath is what we can't really gauge for weeks, if not months, after. Hindsight and all that rot. I'm still looking back to see and right now it's still a blur. We can probably just move on and I'll just rewind the reel on my own.
Emotionally I've been through one hell of a roller coaster. Who would have thought that Senior Year for a kid would send someone off the deep end? Sending off our oldest into the world, 3000 miles away, was the hardest thing I'd ever had to face. The emotions I felt were so overwhelming - the pride and the sadness just did me in. It absolutely was worth the pain, but it did take me off guard. Regardless, the kidlet is settled into her dorm and is on her way. She does have a long road ahead and I won't get to touch her until December. I'll just count down the days...
I'm noticing as I venture further into my 40s that I really didn't know shit 10, 15, 20, 30 years ago. It's more and more apparant and I feel like apologizing profusely everyday to anyone 10 years older than I am. You know when "old" folks just shake their heads? Yeah, well, that's because THEY KNOW that the younger crowd (anyone 10-15 years behind them and beyond) is just plain STUPID. They've learned to stop wasting their breath. That realization just doesn't hit someone until they get into their mid-40s. All the energy we expelled before that has been completely wasted. Our contemporaries just know better and are better at banking that energy to keep them going a lot longer in the future.
RL has just been a doozy since last spring. As with life, change is inevitable and dealing with the aftermath is what we can't really gauge for weeks, if not months, after. Hindsight and all that rot. I'm still looking back to see and right now it's still a blur. We can probably just move on and I'll just rewind the reel on my own.
Emotionally I've been through one hell of a roller coaster. Who would have thought that Senior Year for a kid would send someone off the deep end? Sending off our oldest into the world, 3000 miles away, was the hardest thing I'd ever had to face. The emotions I felt were so overwhelming - the pride and the sadness just did me in. It absolutely was worth the pain, but it did take me off guard. Regardless, the kidlet is settled into her dorm and is on her way. She does have a long road ahead and I won't get to touch her until December. I'll just count down the days...
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I'm noticing as I venture further into my 40s that I really didn't know shit 10, 15, 20, 30 years ago. It's more and more apparant and I feel like apologizing profusely everyday to anyone 10 years older than I am. You know when "old" folks just shake their heads? Yeah, well, that's because THEY KNOW that the younger crowd (anyone 10-15 years behind them and beyond) is just plain STUPID. They've learned to stop wasting their breath. That realization just doesn't hit someone until they get into their mid-40s. All the energy we expelled before that has been completely wasted. Our contemporaries just know better and are better at banking that energy to keep them going a lot longer in the future.
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