A conclusion of Christmas and Home

I spent 10 wonderful short days at home.  I love to sneak into town but my Pappy told me that he couldn't handle me sneaking in on him so I had no choice but to tell him.  Other than that no one knew the exact date.  I did give them a short window of when to expect me.  All of the pictures were taken on my iPad.  None of the photos were taken by me.  My 2 cousins Syd and La had a wonderful time playing with my ipad.  They made videos, beat Angry Birds (as they call it- Space Birds) and more.  The first pictures is Syd and La.  The second picture is La pointing at my Tootsie's husband and my Tootsie who is sitting on the floor.  The third picture is my Cousin Britt waving at the camera and last but not least is La with 2 of my Aunts and uncle in the background.  I spent time with everyone that I could.  I went to my Winnie's bball game and my good friend Sannie drove down to visit me and ended up spending the night.  My Kay May took pity on me and also drove down to visit me.  She actually had to drive and pick me up from my Dad's because my truck died on me.  I really appreciate that.    The whole holiday was great.  I went to church on Christmas Eve with my fam and then did dinner with them later that night.  I even talked my dad into coming.  On Christmas, I went to church with my dad and meet his new church family.  He recently switched churches and everyone was very nice.  I had lunch with my Dad's sister and then drove over to have dinner and games with my mom's side.  I had a funny feeling that my brother was trying to sneak in on me.  He wasn't answering my phone calls and I knew that he wasn't going to be able to come home for Christmas.  But on Christmas day he was at my Grammy's!  A very nice gift of having your family together.   I was flying back out on New Years Day so I didn't want to do much; just spend time with dad before I left.  I was actually asleep when the New Year came in!  It wasn't too hard to say see you later to my family.  I miss them so much and still pray for a job closer to them but I know that they are ok.   It was difficult to see my Grammy- She had a very bad day while I was at home.  But I am so glad to be able to have tons of memories of her from her good days.  That was my holiday all wrapped up pretty!  I hope that you all have a great Friday the 13th~

The Christmas Shake Down

I had a Fabulous Christmas with my family!  Here are a few pictures!  I will explain later!

Hello 2012

Happy New Year!


I have so many stories and pictures from Christmas!  I promise to post them sometime soon!  But let's celebrate the new year with q&a.

1. What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?

Got a Facial

-Learned to trust God more.  Learned more about being patient- because I am sure that if you look up the word "impatient" my picture is right there.

2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I did a really good job and kept up with at least 2 of them.  I want to make more but I am not sure what they will be.  

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Another year full of babies...

Grace added baby number 2- Davon
Queen B had my VBP
and Krissy my Missy had baby T

4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes- My Grandma Bea

5. What countries did you visit? 

 

None!  Traveled enough in the US

6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you didn't have in 2011?

LOVE

 

More patience, a better relationship with God

 

7. What dates from 2011 will be etched upon your memory, and why?

September 15- the day my granny B passed away

8. What was your biggest achievement of this year?

Losing 20 pounds

 

9. What was your biggest failure?

No failures- still growing and becoming a better woman, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, cousin, workers and such

 

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

No

11. What was the best thing you bought?

My memory foam.  Best thing ever
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

Krissy my Missy because she graduated and is a Dentist

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

No one

14. Where did most of your money go?

TRAVEL- PLANE TICKETS-  Over $4000 dollars this year alone.  

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

nothing really 

 

16. What song will always remind you of 2011?

Grove St Party

17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter?

 c) richer or poorer?

a) the only reason that I am not happier is because I am still so far from family.  Other than than- Happier

b) Thinner

c) I don't know if I'm poorer or not.  I can assure you that I am not richer

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?

spent more time at the gym, volunteering, more quiet time with GOD

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?

Worring-  Give your problems to GOD.  Just let them Go

20. How did you spend Christmas?

Went to Church with my Daddy, lunch with my Aunt, Dinner and gifts with my mom's side of the family

21. Did you fall in love with 2011?

Nope.  Not at all

22. What was your favorite TV program?

I am a reality TV junkie so -  All Real Housewives of (pick a city), The Walking Dead, Top Chep, Iron Chef, Chopped.... and so much more.

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

No... trying to let all of that stuff go.  

24. What was the best book you read?

The Help 

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?

.Adele

26. What did you want and get?

I wanted weight loss and that is what I got.  

27. What did you want and not get?

To relocate...  I still want to be closer to home.  I want a job that I love, in a new city that has more diversity, that is closer to home, where I can find a good church family, a new boo, that is WARMER, and start a PHD program.  

28. What was your favorite film of 2011? 

Way to many to name.... but 2 of my fave were The Help and Mission Impossible:  Ghost protocol.  

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I am still under thirty and I celebrated it with family and friends!  

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30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Continuing to listen to God 

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept of 2011?

Comfortable and trying to find clothes that fit

32. What kept you sane?

Jesus, all of my expensive trips and friends

33. What political issue stirred you the most?

None that come to mind

34. Who did you miss?

I miss being able to see my friends and family more.  

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35. Who was the best new person you met?

CS and Michael.  Two great friends that keep me sane up here in the north.  

36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.

Pray without ceasing.  Giving it all to God and let him handle it.  Portion control

37. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year

Jesus- He will fix it

After while!

 

 

 

That's it!  Hope that you are having a fabulous day!

 

Love you all and Happy New Year!

 

~TC