Day 26

What you think about your friends

They like me, they really like me!..? =)

I'm glad I've been able to keep some close friends, keep in touch with other friends and let the less desirable "friends" go. I'm sad that there are a few that I wish I had done a better job of staying in touch with but that's what happens after middle school, high school, college, jobs, etc. Some friends are hard to keep up with and I think both parties seem to forget it's a two way street but I guess the ones that stick around or the ones you can just pick back up with are the ones worth keeping.

**Did I mention my Mom was visiting? Delay due to late night chatting =)

Day 25

What I would find in your bag

My possible favorite wallet of all time.

Me, 2011.

Coupon folder.
Loose coupons.
Pens.
Keychain. Always on a carabiner, preferably red. Roll Tide.

Google Images.

Tons of receipts.
Phone charger cord.
Floss.
Compact mirror.

Chapstick.

Cheerios.

Day 24

A letter to your parents

Dear Mama and Dad,

Remember how I gave you grief over practically everything when I was a teenager? Curfew, calling when I got somewhere, working, paying certain bills aka SKY-HIGH insurance (high by my own lead foot), helping clean up and eating together? Why am I learning that I'm probably going to be enforcing the SAME things? Did you know this was going to happen? Did you read a book or something? I feel like I'm surrounded by people (older and younger) that didn't get the same lessons I did and are seriously lacking in personal respect and discipline. I'm not saying I don't still have lessons to learn or that I was raised 100% perfectly (there are a couple things I would change =)) but overall I really feel you did a good job. *Pat on the back parentals!*

I know I argued, talked back, made faces and in general fought back about practically everything so I hope you know that hindsight IS 20/20 and I am forever thankful for the many things you did for me, taught me and shared with me. I really hope I can raise my children with the same self worth and respect that you raised me with and that I can help them realize their dreams and goals are always within their reach with determination and hard work.

Love you both,

Theresa

Day 23

Something you crave for a lot

See Day 21. That is all.

Day 22

What makes you different from everyone else

I'm adopted.

From another country.. and a girl (obviously.)

You might think that doesn't make me any different from the hundreds (?) of other little girls that are adopted everyday but what you don't know is I'm really a member of the royal family from an undisclosed country. A princess even. Yep. Royalty, people. You see, my mother couldn't keep me because of some long ago family strife or some such and decided I would be safer with an American family. She secretly arranged for me to go with a couple, she hand chose, to raise me and love me as their own. She's kept up with me though with super secret spies and keeps pictures of me from over the years close to her heart. She wishes she could see me and be a part of my family but that would completely undo the family ties that keep the undisclosed country from falling apart. I'm the key that must stay hidden forever least her home and country be destroyed.

So, that pretty much makes me different from all the other girls that are adopted and are growing up never knowing who or where they're from, right?

I'm a princess from a far away land..

Conversations of Today

At Kroger

Me: We need to get 10 Participating Items so we can save money.

S: Is this a participating item?

Looking at the shelf.

Me: No, it has to have the little sign.

S: Oh.. Hey, here's one! It's like a game!

Me: OooOoo! Look, Poptart containers!

S: That's not a participating item.

Pushes cart down the aisle.

At home looking at random blogs, vlogs and such

S: I think she's cuter than the other girl.

Me: Well yeah, *insert sarcasm* that one is Japanese and that one's not.

S: Whatever, all Asians look the same.

Slap, punch, smack.

Pause..

Me: What did you say?

S: (Whispering) You're the fairest of them all..?

Me: That's what I thought.

Day 21

A picture of something that makes you happy

Paradise Smoothie, 2008-Present.

My favorite drink of all time. Milk Tea Bubble/Boba Smoothie. Mmmmmm.. I think I want one now!

Day 20

Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future

I'm already married so imagining someone I see myself being with in the future makes me think of my kids. What they're going to be like, how we'll interact, trips and special occasions we'll share.

I imagine D being a Momma's boy but strong in his own opinions. He's already stubborn as an ox and smart as a whip (changed his own diaper a couple of weeks ago!! Took off his wet nighttime diaper and put on a pullup and a fresh pair of pj pants. Even put the wet one in the diaper genie! And took all the praise from his Dad and me for staying dry through the night. I'm going to have to watch this boy when he's a teenager!)

I hope that N and I will be best "Mom/Daughter" friends. I don't want her thinking she can walk all over me but I want her to be confident in coming to me when she has questions or needs comfort. I'm already so smitten with her I don't know how well I will hold up against her cuteness. I'll have to be strong! Gah, and I know the teenage years might kill me. I was awesomely-awesome to my mom.. I was such an ass.. She tells me today that even with my ass-itude her love for me never waivered. I hope to be as strong as her.

I can imagine all of these great scenarios with my kids and I can't wait for them to come true. I want to visit Disney World, make trips to NM to visit the grandparents, Florida trips during the summer, graduations, dances, birthday celebrations and so much more. I love that my family feels so complete and we have each other to share it with.

**Who knew "defraging" would take all night and impend on posting to your blog? Dang it, I want a new computer! Or at least more memory.

Day 19

Nicknames you have; why do you have them

T-Bird
My late Uncle Jackie, that I didn't get the chance to really know, gave me this nickname with I was a little kid. My dad and grandfather are/were the most common users of this one. It is probably my favorite because it has strong family ties.

Resa
I believe this one came from April or at least we were close friends in high school when it started. It came from The Resa as in I am the one and only =) Sometime I really felt like I was. Most other Theresa's are spelled minus the "h". I'm sure they wish they had the "h" now, knowing it's what separates the only's from the everyone else's =P

Miss Mommy
Gah! As much as I hate it, I also love it. D calls me this since all the teachers/adults at his daycare are called Miss So-and-so. I tried to ignore him in the beginning but it's not his fault and it's kinda cute. Especially when he says Miss Daddy. Ha!

Day 18

Plans/dreams/goals you have

Plans: To raise to well balanced children that listen to their parents and still know how to let loose and have fun.

Dreams: Of moving into a bigger home with a better neighborhood and a better school district.

Goals: For me to reach my ideal weight and to be a better mother, wife and just in general a better person.

**Migraine from hell that included light sensitivity, nausea and head-splitting pain kept me from participating with the world as a whole today and the better part of yesterday. Excedrin Migraine is a God send. Bless the chemist(s) that created it!

Day 17

Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com

Hmm.. I'm thinking one of the Kardashian sisters. That show is definitely my guilty pleasure. The clothes, the makeup, the hair, the events. I'm sure it's aggravating if you have to do it all the time but for one day to be pampered, dressed in the latest and have practically an all-access pass to any red carpet event seems like an awesome day (and to be PAID for it!). Or jump in a plane for an impromtu vacation. Vegas? Mexico? New York? Man, that would be great. I know they don't roll out of bed looking like they do on the show but to be perceived as that would make me feel pretty good too.

Day 16

Another picture of yourself

Florida, 2008.

I'm about 3 months pregnant, surprise visiting my Mom during her Thanksgiving trip to Florida. I'm fishing off of what was my PapPap's summer home and is now my parents. I used to love fishing with him (and my Dad), off the dock, on the boat, rivers, oceans, wherever. This was the first fish I caught and I loved every minute of it. Don't worry I let him go since there wasn't much meat. Someday I'll get to teach my kids about fishing and they can catch him when he gets bigger =)

Day 15

Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play

iPod is dead so iTunes will have to suffice.

1. Big Boi - Bowtie

2. Destiny's Child - Jumpin', Jumpin'

3. Ashlee Simpson - Autobiography

4. Aaliyah - Choosey Lover

5. Weezer - Say It Ain't So

6. Kanye West - My Way Home

7. Zero 7 - Salt Water Sound

8. Weezer - Burndt Jamb

9. CAKE - Never There

10. Glee Cast - Dog Days Are Over

Day 14

A picture of you and your family

Halloween, 2011.

Someday.. someday we'll have a good picture with everyone looking at the camera and maybe even be smiling, all at the same time. Someday.

Day 13

A letter to someone who has hurt you recently

Dear Theresa,

How's it going? It can't be going well because you're not treating yourself well. Not drinking your water, not staying within anybody's points. Yes, I know it's hard to go from 49 points to 35 but you need to get over it. Follow the plan, do some exercise (run!), drink your water. These areas that you're slacking in are what's directly affecting your attitude and body image. Eat crap, feel like crap. Remember your goal of looking fabulous by N's first birthday? Yes, you are smaller than you were last year (OBVIOUSLY) but you know you would feel 50 times better if you didn't feel/look so bloated. You would be more comfortable in your clothes. You would have more energy to get the house straight. Yes, I saw the house.. yes, you have two kids.. but damn girl, pick up some of that crap! Finish the laundry. Stop sorting it and then forgetting it! You would have more clothes if you would just wash more than one load every few days. You've gotten lazy since you stopped pumping. Didn't you say you would have more time to get other things done? I don't remember "watching the first few episodes of Revenge" as part of the to-do list. What happened to cleaning out the pantry, the closet, sorting the crap for KidsMarket? Thanksgiving is coming up and the Family Roadtrip of 2011 is just 2 weeks away!

Follow the plan.

Drink your water.

Have fresh fruits and veggies readily available.

Stop buying crap.

Plan your meals. (Dinner and then work your way back.)

Set a goal and ACHIEVE!

And remember if you look great and are swimming in your clothes there's a better chance your relatives will offer/chip in for a new wardrobe! Come on girl! Get it!

Sincerely,

Theresa (sub 130)