Sharing: Son Poem

A mother writes a poem to her son trying to convey to him the overwhelming love that she feels for him.

I Hope You Know

© Rita Luna

To My Son,
I hope you know how much I love you so,
I might embarrass you from time to time
By giving lots of love and needless kisses,
But you need to know Mom loves you so,
Before you were born I didn't know
just how much I would love you so,
But when I looked into your eyes for the first time,
I felt my heart grow and grow,
A Mothers love is hard to explain,
Not everyone will feel the same,
Now that you are getting older I felt the need to tell you,
Just how much I love you so,
Time may pass day after day or year after year,
But the love I have for you grows
nearer and dearer to my heart each day and year,
To My Son I hope you know just how much I love you so.

Source: I Hope You Know How Much I Love You, Mother To Son Poems http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/i-hope-you-know#ixzz2hXy1YaTd 
#FamilyFriendPoems 

September Adventure

September was full of new developments. The most important one was our son. I am still amazed that he is here and we can cuddle up. My only me time is over. Each move I make is being watched plus he is quickly learning each day.

I look forward to the upcoming days and months cause as he grows so do we.

God is good. I am thankful for the blessing.

Card Overload

In a search for as many deals as possible I have created thousands of store reward accounts (all that include getting a card), coupon emails and much more.  At first the idea of finding a deal in my everyday life no matter what I was doing or where I was seemed like a great idea.  Well now I am in overload.  I don't want to carry around all these cards with me and I cannot remember them all. Then to take each number and put it on my phone is another headache.  I don't want all that info on my phone.  Even the phone number is a problem because as I have moved I did not take the time to update my profile information.

What should I do?

Once again my search for solutions in life lead me to a great app and website that can really make a difference with this problem.

One solution is Key Ring Thing (keyringthing.com). With this website you can take 6 reward cards or membership cards that you use often then have all the barcode information placed on one card that you can carry.  Awesome idea! That alone would save me time and keep me from looking insane in the store when I want a deal but don't have my card.

Another idea is the app Key Ring (keyringapp.com) that is available for iphone/android. Just take your card and scan the barcode. After that you will have a list of all your cards in one area of your phone. I don't know anyone that goes out without their phone so you will always have access to your accounts. ( I did not notice a limit but if you see one let me know)

These two solutions are about to change my life plus keep me savvy.

Thanks for reading.

Just The Two of Us

For a very long time it was just me. Being a only child I enjoyed my own company. My imagination ran wild and I could do or be anyone I wanted.

Then through friendships I was no longer an only. I had the opportunity to share my world was pretty cool. I have gained an extended family through my friends. 

Now I have the pleasure to be with my BFF on this journey called life. We are at the hip. Sometimes that can be a pain but we wouldnt have it any other way. He is my homie.

Tomorrow our son will join the clan which will once again make a adjustment in our loves and take me farther away from lonely. We are both nervous, excited and more. Life will never be the same but the adventure is well worth it.

Tonight its just the two of us but tomorrow a whole new world will begin.

Frugal

It is so many great deals that come out each day. It can be hard to determine what you gotta have and what to hold off on.

Today I listed what I needed that I found deals on instead of going to the store and going wild on everything.  It is easy to forget the way you can quickly check for deals but I have made sure I dont lewve the store without checking on a discount.

I downloaded retailmenot and geoqpons. Pretty much every store I visit often always have some deal that I can benefit from. If I can keep this up I wont have to stress when I leave a coupon at home. Good deal!

Super Soap

Dove is my all time fav soap because not only is it something I have used all my life it really makes me feel awesome. 

Well I have tried many different soaps in the past 2 years.  I have a PJ issue that has had me just trying out mostly all natural items. The issue with some all natural soaps is that they strip everything from your body. Well I have heard some good things about Dr Bronner's and I did get a chance to use the Lavender one. Lavender is so soothing. I of course was watching YouTube looked at the benefits plus reviews for the peppermint one. This stuff is no joke. It has a tingling sensation that no other soap I have tried gives you.  This just might be a new staple along with the dove.

This product can be purchased at Target and many other stores that sale natural beauty products. If you want to try it out I suggest go to Target and get a sample of it.  

You will love it!

Dinner Fun

For awhile it has been 2 of us but as the family grows it is important for me to find new meal ideas so that neither me or my husband are cooking everyday.  Cooking daily can just be too draining. So tonight I made a twist on something he likes to cook for dinner. He makes smothered chicken/pork w cream of mushroom soup. It always taste so great. Well with the crazy schedule he has and waiting for DJ to come I thought I would cook his dish for him.

So to YouTube I went.  Yes I go to YouTube before food Network, recipe.com or anything like that. So my twist to the recipe was rice.  I love rice but I don't make it often. With this one pot dish I couldn't resist adding rice to help make a complete meal that will last at least 2 days.  I have nothing against leftovers.  Here it is.  It looks and taste just like I wanted.  Yum!

Day one check. #changeitupseptember

September is Change It Up Month

I am on YouTube a lot.  I seem to enjoy the natural hair blogs, month favorites and videos that give me new insights on recipes to make for my family.  Then at times I watch videos on challenges or ideas to improve your life. 

Knowing that my life is about to change forever soon I was thinking that I would make a stand for the things I want to incorporate in my life to make things even more fun.  For example, my son is coming so I want to create the list of things that we as parents want to demonstrate for him so that he is exposed to diversity in the world.  I kinda started the list but I like just coming up with projects to do. I guess that is my creativity.

I came across this YouTube video today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls0PY_EXKeA that talks about the Theme #changeitupseptember. I think this is so cool because sometimes we make a decision to create change and then we also have changes forced on us.  

So as my life is evolving change is coming everyday in my adventures and this theme is going to rock.  

If you want join me for the fun of #changeitupseptember

Single Child Adult

It is about that time for our bundle of joy to come our way. This is the most excited and scared I have been in my entire life.  So many unknowns that can easily drive me crazy. I have been pretty good at embracing most of the things I cannot explain or know ahead of time thus far. 

Now! My husband hits me with a very interesting question or point of view.  He is very curious of how the spoil only child me will handle giving that to someone else.  I never thought about it.  I just feel like I will make sure he has everything he needs to be successful in this world.  I have already thought about his savings plan and making sure that he is comfortable.  The love part is easy because we are lovable parents. I think I can still have my desires while giving him some of his.  

At this point we will have to wait and see but for once in my life I won't have the alone times I have had in the past. It will no longer be me alone in the home but us.  I look forward to my new playmate.  ha

7.18.13

A day in the life of trying to be, create and be happy in this skin. I have come to terms with a lot of things this year. I also have some major transformations taking place that I question if I am really ready for. I am going from a only child that follows the beat of my own drum to a now wife and soon mom of a newborn. I still am amazed when I wake up to look at the ring on my finger. Then this little person is stretching and growing inside of me. Maybe I didn't move fast enough with my other dreams or this is just where I need to be. With the new ventures I look to reinvent myself again and change the game plan for so many things. My family deserves my best so that means no half stepping. Once it's out see that I will do something it has t happen. 

My focus is no longer completely on helping others since I have people that now really depend on me to be all I can be. 

This is the life. Let's go!

31

I am at 31 weeks and 31 years of age.  It is a funny thing that I wanted to celebrate this time because of the double numbers.  So I geared myself up to get a lot done plus reflect on this time.  Well I went ahead and did more than reflect.  Actually I wore us out.  The baby and daddy have told me to sit down and I have had no choice.  Mommy is exhausted.  I had to lay, rest then nap and I am still exhausted.  Another part of me is preparing for the reality that the time will come for the baby to be here.  I rush in my life and brain to prepare for him understanding that sometimes you can't prepare for everything.  I am struggling with all of that.  I want to be super me like I use to be but I can't.  I want to do it all but I have to cave in and allow others to help even if it is on their own time.  We don't need to be stressed so I will attempt to keep my life laid back but accomplished.  That is the ultimate goal.  No stress on my DJ.

At 31 and 31 weeks I look in the mirror to see all the accomplishments, changes and goals I have in life.  Things will continue to happen one way or the other because I am Make It Happen Carla.  All things are possible because God continues to bless and show me the way to his destiny for my life.  I want it all, I want more but I am at peace with where I stand today.

Peace and Blessings.

She's Got It!

I really admire this woman that is able to just let the sweat roll off her brow and move forward with the goals she has in life.  It is something so graceful but peaceful about her spirit.  She is able to not let go and let God without any hesitation.  I wonder, How does she do it? I hope I can get skill under my belt soon.

Whatever the secret I hope she shares her wisdom with me because it is beautiful to be STRESS FREE.

Married Month 1: The Change

So after the wedding I just knew life would slow down and we would have time to just relax. The big day had passed so the meant quiet time was here. Not so much. We forgot to factor that no matter what we are both always busy with something. It is just how things work right. We opted to not do a honeymoon but will book a cruise once our bundle is here. That is the thought at least. From opening gifts, work, life, family we are still busy. Marriage didn't change that. Ha

One question that keeps being asked is, "how does it feel being married?" At first we both said it doesn't. We have been together so long that it is really just a continuation of what we had just w the blessing of The Lord and rings. Well I will be the one to recap. As we go though this new journey we are changing. It is officially us against the world and I allow my husband to lead. I have to remember the choices are not mine but ours. So when a question is asked of me I have to go back and check w my husband first. Not because he wants to keep tabs on but because we respect one another. The goes with finances too. It is our money and we have to make realistic decisions with our money so that we reach our goals together. I'm not going on shopping sprees and then being broke. We discuss a budget and then I can go forward w the things I need first then wants. Lastly just letting him lead. I always worried about my husband making decisions for us not because he couldn't but because he can take his time about stuff. Well he has been showing out where it matters and I just embrace whatever he decides and go with it. I will share my thoughts if I see a problem but other than that he has it.

One of the things we learned in counseling is we have a chance to make the marriage we want. It doesn't have to make sense to the world at all. The important thing is that God is the core and we just live in his word together. Nothing is prefect but we make the most of the time and love we have.

With reflection we both understand our decision to be more than just boyfriend and girlfriend is the best decision we have made in a long time. I adore my husband and he gives his all for me. What more could it be? Well we will continue to go forth and see what else life has in store. Just think its just been one month of marriage. Come on next month!

Peace and Blessings.

Back to ME!!!!!!

I know it has been awhile and I can't apologize enough.  I have been in the world wind of life.  Not saying that no one else has been but this time around it was different.  I didn't just step away from some of the things that I am passionate about but all of it.  I took a break from me. At first I thought something was medically wrong with me.  I started the year with limited energy plus the lack of drive that I normally have.  I finally decided to see the doctor because it had to be much more than depression.  It was way more than I could imagine.  God surprised me with a bundle.  The bundle of joy that is now growing inside of me.  I am still beyond amazed.  

Then a very dear friend passed.  That hit me hard.  We had planned to be together when I finally did get pregnant to do all kind of fun mommy stuff together.  Plus no matter what she had my back. She was there when I needed a good cry, shout or laugh.  I still miss her very much but I find comfort in our talks.  Yes I talk to my friend even now.  I don't always get a response but it makes me feel good to just have a chat with her about the world I am now in.

The most out of body experience of the year thus far is getting married to my best friend.  I mean people talk about it and once I knew a baby was on the way I was really desiring to make sure I was a Mrs. for many different reasons.  Getting to the alter was an adventure and until I walked down the aisle to him it was all a dream.  Even as I look down at my hand I am like wait I's Married Now!  Silly Me!  I wouldn't have it any other way.  I have already asked if I am a good wife.  His response is: I am the best wife.  Who wouldn't love that. 

So with my majors I just cut me out.  Not on purpose but I had to figure somethings out and get out of some storms so I could even write this post.  I feel better.  I feel good.  I am ready to take on my passions again because someone somewhere wants to have fun, start their business or just network with wonderful individuals.  That is what I feel I bring to the world.  If I am not doing it I don't really see it being done.  

Here I am.  I am back.  At 4:14 am I am up and making the plan of attack to get back to me so that not only am I proud but my new family is also apart of the fun.  

Look out!!!!!!

National Women’s History Month

The theme for March 2013 is

Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination:
Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Resources:

http://www.nwhm.org/

http://dc.about.com/od/womenshistorymuseums/a/WomensHistory.htm

http://womenshistorymonth.gov/

Thirsty Hair...

So I keep finding different projects to do cause I like them..ha.

Today I just decided to do a Hair Porosity Test.  What is that? Ok it is a simple test you take with hair to see how well it is absorbing moisture.  

You will need: a couple of strands of  hair, a clear glass or bowl, room temperature tap water.

Let's get started:

• Fill your container of choice with water. Midway is fine.

• Drop in the hair.

• Do not touch the container or hair anymore. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

• Observe what your hair is doing in the water.  If it floats then you have low porosity and if it sinks then you have high porosity.

Here's what it all means from: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curly-hair-care-methods/quick-easy-hair-porosity-density-tests

If your hair strands stayed afloat, this means that you have low porosity. Your hair is typically resistant to moisture. This does not mean that your hair is unhealthy; it simply means that you need to help your hair retain moisture. Try using lighter hair products with humectants, and utilize heat! Heat can be your best friend if you have low porosity. Wash and condition your hair with warm water, and deep condition under a hooded dryer (or hold a hair dryer over your head).

If you hair strands sunk in the bowl of water, your hair is highly porous. It easily absorbs moisture and therefore is mostly likely prone to frizz. Highly porous hair requires a little more effort to maintain, but it’s nothing a well planned hair regimen can’t handle! Try adding some protein rich products to your hair regimen, such as an avocado deep conditioner. Porous hair needs protein to fill in the gaps, so look for hair products with proteins such as aloe and wheat protein.

So my hair is still sitting at the top of the water but part of it has moved down. Final observation is that I need to do some work on pushing moisture in my hair.  Gotta love this hair I have and all the new things I am learning about it.  

Let me know if you try the test and what happened for you.

Until next time...

Happy Friday Top 10

Sitting here enjoying some good music and thought I would share.  These are some of my favs

Ah Yeah ft Musiq

All Cried Out Jill Scott

Brooklyn The Fuzz Band

Sometimes Mint Condition

Again Faith Evans

Far Away Kindred The Family Soul

When I’m Loving You Kem

Penitentiary Philosophy Erykah Badu 

So High John Legend ******(my husband)

Blessed Jill Scott 

Food Journaling

Doctors, herbalists and more have suggested taking the time to journal food habits.  I have not done it.  I have thought about it though.

                                                        

I came across:
http://www.womentowomen.com/pdf/wellnessdiary.pdf

It seems very straight forward but I do see that I will have to create my own version to save paper.

Just thought I would share.

Peace out!

Body Balance

After being sick for majority of the new year I have been researching ways to stay healthy and to balance my body out.  I notice that my energy level and such still seems to be off.

So in doing some research I came across.

• Take a pH level test using either saliva or urine.  The test can be purchased at your local health market or online.
• Chlorophyll can help balance your pH.  It is suggested to take 1 tsp of a liquid chlorophyll powered supplement in water up to eight times a day.  Other alkalizing foods are figs, bananas, watermelon and dandelion greens.
• Add more acidic foods to balance a highly alkaline pH with eggs, wine, aged cheeses, fish and prunes.
• Check out a pH Balance Chart http://www.naturalhealthschool.com/pH-balance.html
• Detox.  Here is a quick detox diet suggested for women: http://www.womentowomen.com/detoxification/detoxdiet.aspx
• More information on Acid and Alkaline foods http://www.happyherbalist.com/alkaline_acid_balance.htm
• I hope this comes in handy for someone.  It is not just a sluggest feeling that makes me think my pH is off but I think now is a good time to check my body and get things in order since winter is a slower time of year.

Let me know if you have ever taken a look at your pH or want more information.  I am always up for sharing.

Have a wonderful day and stay healthy.

The Hype Challenge for 2013

52 Week Money Challenge.

If your on Facebook you have you seen the great chart of how to obtain a savings of $1,378.00. Are you doing it?

Me and my friends have decided to see how far we can go.

Happy New Year!!!!

We made it and awesome things will happen.

Do you feel it?

Yay!!!!!!!