A HUGE Thank You is Owed.....

To our Veteran's, our current Active Military and their families. They have sacrificed so much so that the rest of us can have the freedoms we often take for granted. They definitely need more than just one day for us to show our appreciation, it should be done everyday.

Even if I had the physical strength to be part of our military, I know I don't have the mental or emotional strength to go through the things they have gone through; leaving my family and traveling half across the world, seeing the tragedies of war and knowing you still have to press on. I can't even imagine what they go through.

There are a few things that truly eat at me when it comes to our military and since this is my soapbox, I'm getting on it...

I HATE WITH ALL MY HEART THE PEOPLE WHO PROTEST SOLDIERS FUNERALS! And right behind those a-holes, I hate the people who seem to blame our soldiers for wars. Whether or not you support a war, you should always support our soldiers. Those amazing men and women are fighting for your right to be able to protest and voice your opinions (no matter how idiotic they are). In other countries, where you don't have a right to free speech and assembly, you also don't have a right to choose whether or not you want to be part of the military. If the government wants you, you're going. Americans choose to join the military because they, with all their heart, want to defend our country and preserve our freedoms. It always seems like the same a-holes who couldn't last a day going through what our military does EVERY day are the ones who are protesting. I especially detest the ones who have never worked a day in their life, went to an top-rated (read: expensive) university by way of their parents bank account and now are protesting.

Another thing I dislike is our treatment of Veterans and Current Military, especially those who have been injury during active duty. We treat our athletes and celebrities like they are gold, and our military members like the rags to wipe the gold. No Veteran should ever have a hard time finding a job after discharge, nor should there ever be an issue with their medical coverage. Why are we treating these men and women this way?

Okay, I'm hopping off my soap box. You can agree or disagree with me, I really don't care. This is my opinion. But regardless, we all need to take a minute to thank a soldier today, I have.

Sunday Social

Good morning lovies. I'm linking up with Neely and Amber for another Sunday Social.

 

1. What do you value most in life? My family and closest friends. They are there for me thick and thin. I have a lot of acquantaces, but only a couple 'best' friends who are more like family. Those few and my family are my rock and I don't think I could get through life with out having them there for me.

2. What do you think is the greatest invention in your life and why? Honestly, the internet. I realized the other day that when I entered high school, the internet was not widely used and I don't even think I knew what it was. By my senior year, I had an e-mail account and my best friend and I would talk to people in AOL chat rooms. It's amazing the amount of communication and information that goes around on the internet.

3. What do you think the secret is to a good life? Appreciation, happiness, motivation. You should appreciate what you have and be happy that you have what you have and the motivation to keep moving forward in life.

4. What would you like to be remember for when your gone? I want to be remembered for being a good mother, daughter, friend and yes, even sister.

5. What accomplishment in your life are you most proud of? So far, I've gotten through three years of parenting successfully. Ha ha  My son is the greatest thing in my life, he is, and will be, the greatest accomplishment in my life.

I'm looking forward to nesx Sunday's questions, as they are about Halloween :)

I hope everyone has an amazing Sunday and week!



What I'm Loving Wednesday

I know it's been a very long time since I've posted a 'What I'm Loving Wednesday' post, but here I am, linking up with This Kind of Love.  I noticed the last time I went through the effort to make a Polyvore set and post  it was last October. Hmm.... must be something about the fall that makes it worth the extra effort. 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Spice Lattes - 'nuff said

 

MLB Playoffs - I was really disappointed that my team, the Tampa Bay Rays, lost last night. But I'll still be watching the rest of the playoffs.

 

Katy Perry's Roar - I. LOVE. THIS. SONG. Katy makes some of the best 'pick me up' songs. This one just 'roars' self power! You go girl!

 

Panera Bread's Pink Ribbon Bagel - Aside from the fact that purchasing the bagel helps contribute to a good cause (25 cents from each goes to breast cancer research) the Panera Pink Ribbon Bagel is super yummy, made of cherry chips, dried cherries and cranberries, vanilla, honey and brown sugar.

 

ABC's Nashville - I love this show, I'm so glad it's back for a second season.

 

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin by BBW - This has to be my all time favorite scent by BBW. I wish it was available all year, I would wear it all year! Loooooovvve it!

 

New Orleans Saints - 5-0 baby! They are doing amazing this year!

 

 

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

 

 

I wear pink for everyone everywhere

I wear pink for everyone everywhere by princesskim81 featuring an owl brooch

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Breast Cancer Butterfly Hope T-Shirt
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Initial charm bracelet
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Necklace
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Owl brooch
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Jewelry
sears.com

Coach
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Castro hat
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Essie nail polish
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Spoontiques Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon 16-Ounce Insulated...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbons Cupcake Pics 12 Pack
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Keep Calm and Cure On, Breast Cancer Awareness Drink Koozie
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14" Pink Ribbon Beach Ball
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Sunday Social

After a long absence, I am once again linking up with Neely and Ashley for another Sunday Social. It feels good to be blogging again, a great outlet for me.

 

Here are this weeks questions:

 

1. What do you miss most about being a kid? The thing I miss most about being a kid is my friends. I miss being able to just hang out with my friends at a moments notice, like, 'Hey, do you want to come over after school?' 'Sure, that sounds fun.' Or being able to spend a whole weekend just hanging out with my friends. Now my friends and I have to plan everything out around kids and other household obligations.

2. Dd you have a nickname growing up? What was it? I didn't really have a nickname as a child. In fact, I was called Kimberly until I was in 5th grade.

3. What was your favorite thing to do at recess? I used to love playing 4-square and thether ball during recess. We also played this made up game with three tires that were half sticking out of the ground. We would hop from tire to tire, (now that I think about it, it was almost like juggling people on tires) and who ever was playing the longest would earn the right to make the rules. It was amazing how intense that game was. We would be able to remember who was on the tires at the end of the last recess and those people would be able to get back on and continue.

4. What did you want to be when you grew up? There was a time that I wanted to be a lawyer or doctor. At another point I just wanted to be a successful business woman with a corner office.

5. Did you participate in any school activities? I went to a Catholic school and participated in our school choir. We would sing in church during our school masses. I didn't do so much in middle school.

6. What is the funniest thing you did as a kid that your parents still remind you about? Hmm, I can't really think of anything funny that my parents remind me of. They often remind me of mistakes I've made. Maybe I have to get in touch with my parents and ask them what funny things I did as a child.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful and a great week!