Now that I know I have Blogger-want-a-be's faithfully following my blogs......LOL! I feel compelled to write even more...thanks ladies! Now you are being inspirations to me! Thanks for making me laugh today! I am glad that the things I write inspire you. Thank you for telling me that since I had no clue what I was doing for others by writing. Well, I lied, I knew from what my mom has said but because she is my mom.....you understand. She has mentioned that I need to tell people that if they are going to read my blogs, they will need a box of tissues. Here I was thinking this entire time that my mom was the only one reading them. Thank you for keeping up with my life...I may use you as references when my mind goes.
Because it is already 11:26pm and I am very tired from being up with Makenna most of the night last night, I am going to copy and paste an email I filled out. This way, I feel better having written something but I can now go to bed. Ladies, have a wonderful weekend if I do not see you. It was a great time tonight....I hope you liked the class....you know who you are....LOL!
Here it is......
1. What time did you get up this morning? 8am
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The Dark Knight.....awesome movie!
4. What is your favorite TV show? Always will be Friends
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Coffee
6. What is your middle name? Renee
7. What food do you dislike? Seafood
8. What is your favorite CD at moment? Pink's new one however, I know it would be Nickleback if I could borrow it again someday.....hint hint, Jenny.
9. What kind of car do you drive? A soccer mom mini van...come on you know it's hot!
10. Favorite sandwich? does a hogie count?
11. What characteristic do you despise? selfishness, liars, greety people
12. Favorite item of clothing? PJ's
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Bermuda
14. Favorite brand of clothing? Old Navy
15. Where would you retire to? Wherever my family is, I don't want to be far
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday: All my birthdays are memorable
17. Favorite sport to watch? none
18. Furthest place you are sending this? Texas
19. Person you expect to send it back first? Darn, I cannot pick Jenny since she sent this to me.......hmmm, my mom
20. When is your birthday? 07/27/73
21. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night .....definitely night....do ya see the time??
22. What is your shoe size? 8
23. Pets? One bunny Thumper, one dog Diego, 3 cats Zoe, Chloe and Precious.
24. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? I found out people actually follow my blog!! WHOO HOO!
25. What did you want to be when you were little? Funny thing, a hairdresser....how did I end up doing nails?
26. How are you today? great!
27. What is your favorite candy? chocolate
28. What is your favorite flower? Iris, Carnations, Gerber Daisies, I could go on....
29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? The day I open my Inn
30. What's your full name? Amy Renee Musser
31. What are you listening to right now? Friends on TV
32. What was the last thing you ate? sausage and eggs burritos......thanks for dinner Jenny!
33. Do you wish on stars? Used to
34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple
35. How is the weather right now? COLD!!!!
36. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? My nieghbor Diane (very normal start of my day)
37. Favorite soft drink? don't normally drink it but I would say if I do, it would be rootbeer
38. Favorite restaurant? Texas Road House, TGI Fridays, and lots more
39. Real hair color? dark brown
40. Favorite toy as a child? go-cart, motorcyle......believe it or not I was a Tom boy all the way!
41. Favorite season? Summer
42. Hugs or kisses? Hugs
43. Chocolate or Vanilla? CHOCOLATE (if you have been to my store, you will see it everywhere!)
44. Coffee or tea? Coffee in the morning, green tea during the day
45. Do you want your friends to email you back? Yes
46. When was the last time you cried? Tuesday when I heard about Jamie's Grammy.
47. What is under your bed? Maybe a sock or two, a family of dust bunnies
48. What did you do last night? Played with Makenna, started brainstorming ideas on a scrapbook I am working on
49. What are you afraid of? losing loved ones, although I know they will still be near
50. Salty or sweet? sometimes both
51. How many keys on your key ring? 5 or more
52. How many years at your current job? almost 2 months baby!
53. Favorite day of the week? Sunday
54. How many towns have you lived in? 3?
55. Do you make friends easily? Yes!
56. How many people will you send this to? Too tired to count! Besides, I am posting this on my blog.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Learn the Power of Forgiveness
I held my first Scrapbooking for Beginners Class today and I was the teacher. It went really well. Hard to believe that at one time in my life I wanted to throw up and pass out at the thought of standing up in front of people. My how things change.
This elderly lady was one of the 7 people that came into the class today. She has never scrapbooked before but really wants to put together a scrapbook of her granddaughter. When the class was over, she stayed behind to ask some questions. Because she was new at this and had a deadline to get this done she was anxious to get started right away. While we were talking, she was very emotional. At first I didn't understand why talking about her granddaughter had made her seem so sad. We were going through the pictures of her granddaughters childhood trying to pick the ones that she wanted in the scrapbook and filter out the huge pile. While we were going through the pictures, she was telling me about each moment. You could tell that this woman totally admired and adored her granddaughter. In conversation she told me that her granddaughter had undergone a few heart surgeries during her life. Her granddaughter is only 24.
When this woman mentioned that her granddaughter was getting married in April she stressed how important it was for her to get this scrapbook done in time for her wedding. Without any experience, I could tell that she didn't see that happening. Gently I put my hand on her shoulder and told her that she needed to come in during the week and I would help her with whatever she needed. She was so grateful and thanked me many times. As she was getting ready to leave, she apologized for being so emotional. She then told me that she is very sad that her daughter and her granddaughter are estranged. In fact, she knows that her daughter will not be at the wedding and it breaks her heart. This woman expressed how much she believes in forgiveness and how life is too short to carry anger for so long.
My heart broke. All I could think of is how fortunate I am to not only have a wonderful relationship with my mom but to also have had a long time being so close to my grandmother before she passed away. I could feel that this woman wants her daughter and her granddaughter to make amends before anything were to happen to any one of them. Her granddaughter having heart problems has her even more scared of less time for forgiveness to come about.
My hopes to help this woman create a scrapbook of her granddaughter is only a minor thing I can do to help her. What I want to do is wrap my arms around her and tell her everything will be ok. One thing I cannot stand is to see someone emotionally hurting. She feels so trapped in the middle between two people she loves with no way of bringing them together. Tonight I will pray for her and for her daughter and granddaughter. If the relationship has no chance of changing, maybe at least the grandmother can be freed of her sadness. We all need to take to heart the relationships we have and know that we will not live forever. Do we really want to leave this earth angry, feeling guilt, emptiness, sadness, and being stubborn when we had so much time and many opportunities to change things?
This elderly lady was one of the 7 people that came into the class today. She has never scrapbooked before but really wants to put together a scrapbook of her granddaughter. When the class was over, she stayed behind to ask some questions. Because she was new at this and had a deadline to get this done she was anxious to get started right away. While we were talking, she was very emotional. At first I didn't understand why talking about her granddaughter had made her seem so sad. We were going through the pictures of her granddaughters childhood trying to pick the ones that she wanted in the scrapbook and filter out the huge pile. While we were going through the pictures, she was telling me about each moment. You could tell that this woman totally admired and adored her granddaughter. In conversation she told me that her granddaughter had undergone a few heart surgeries during her life. Her granddaughter is only 24.
When this woman mentioned that her granddaughter was getting married in April she stressed how important it was for her to get this scrapbook done in time for her wedding. Without any experience, I could tell that she didn't see that happening. Gently I put my hand on her shoulder and told her that she needed to come in during the week and I would help her with whatever she needed. She was so grateful and thanked me many times. As she was getting ready to leave, she apologized for being so emotional. She then told me that she is very sad that her daughter and her granddaughter are estranged. In fact, she knows that her daughter will not be at the wedding and it breaks her heart. This woman expressed how much she believes in forgiveness and how life is too short to carry anger for so long.
My heart broke. All I could think of is how fortunate I am to not only have a wonderful relationship with my mom but to also have had a long time being so close to my grandmother before she passed away. I could feel that this woman wants her daughter and her granddaughter to make amends before anything were to happen to any one of them. Her granddaughter having heart problems has her even more scared of less time for forgiveness to come about.
My hopes to help this woman create a scrapbook of her granddaughter is only a minor thing I can do to help her. What I want to do is wrap my arms around her and tell her everything will be ok. One thing I cannot stand is to see someone emotionally hurting. She feels so trapped in the middle between two people she loves with no way of bringing them together. Tonight I will pray for her and for her daughter and granddaughter. If the relationship has no chance of changing, maybe at least the grandmother can be freed of her sadness. We all need to take to heart the relationships we have and know that we will not live forever. Do we really want to leave this earth angry, feeling guilt, emptiness, sadness, and being stubborn when we had so much time and many opportunities to change things?
Saturday, January 24, 2009
What I am thankful for today....
Today I am blogging about what I am thankful for. I am mostly doing this to feel better since I am tired and crabby. I am not getting into it since I know it is me. So, here it is....hopefully it helps...
- I have my own business which allows me to do what I want, with my business and my home life.
- My friends and their silly emails, great advise, and lots of laughs.
- My family, including my pets.
- Coffee.....Lord knows I needed it this morning!
- Butterscotch Krimpets.....just had one......YUMMY!
- Time I have spent with loved ones.
- Lion's Club breakfasts, in which I went to this morning....
- The 41 degree weather we had today.
- My husband 'getting handier by the day'.
- My bed...which I want to be in right now.
- Candles because they symbolize peace (for me) and smell soooooo good. LOVE PARTYLITE!
Now I feel better! I am telling ya, if ever you are not feeling 'great', you need to write or think about the things you are thanful for. It helps you think happier thoughts and gets your mind off the other crap. LOL!
A good day
Today was a good day for me. Nothing exciting really happened besides that my photography class went really well. I think I am considering it a good day because I was fortunate enough to see a lot of people and talk to people who really mean a lot to me. Some of my best friends were here to take the class then some stayed and scrapbooked with me....it was just like it used to be in my dining room before I had my store. My mom was here helping put out retail, answer the phone, etc
I had a nice talk with my friend Melinda on the phone when everyone left. I would say old boss, but she hates when I call her that. She is the one I have to thank for teaching me everything I know about having a successful business. Well, her and her husband are both to be credited. I have seen her go through so much crap, so many wonderful times, meet some awesome people, then of course meet some real idiots. However, Melinda never lets anything get her down. Her and her husband always manage to keep everything together. They have always achieved every goal they have dreamed of. I admire both of them very much.
I have to say that when I first met Melinda I was very intimidated by her. She was so strong, and very to the point. She never held anything back either. I however, was not very strong and I never told anyone how I really felt because I hated confrontation. Being around Melinda for over 13 years, changed me A LOT! I know she has changed a lot too. Both of us managed to meet somewhere in the middle over time. I am now very strong, I do not allow people to take advantage of me anymore, and I go after what I want. Melinda, is a lot more easy going and now she thinks before she speaks.....at least most of the time....LOL!
If it wasn't for Melinda and Marty, I would not own my own business. I also would not be the person I am today. Tonight on the phone with her she actually mentioned that she was envious of me. I am looking back at the conversation thinking......envious of me? I always was envious of her! I guess full-filling your dreams isn't always exactly the way you pictured it once you have achieved it. She has mentioned many times in the past how she wishes it was just her and I at a small salon like it used to be. She did the hair, I did the nails. Now, I am referring to her spa-salon as Steel Magnolias. If you are not sure what I am referring too, you need to rent the movie. Mirror Images has gone from a small apartment to a farm house. I hope you understand the metephor. This is what she has always wanted. Maybe Melinda was not as lucky as I am to have such a mentor when she first started out. Now as my mentor she tells me all the time that I'd better learn from all the crap that she has had to deal with. At least we can laugh about it.
Personally I think that negative people have a lot to do with someone being unhappy in their lives. Once we filter out the bad, we have more room for the good. There are many people who I once looked to as a friend until I realized how miserable they made me. It wasn't until I got rid of them that my life actually picked up and got better. If you are living your dream and still are not happy, then something needs to change. It doesn't have to be drastic. I know Melinda will achieve the happiness she is lacking and fall in love with her dream again. Why? Because she always achieves everything she sets her mind to do. And, she is very lucky to have Marty who is by her side the entire way.
Today is a good day because I know that I helped her feel better by being the kind of friend that she has always been to me. And today, I was reminded of how lucky I am to have had her in my life. If it wasn't for that little salon that she started her dream in, her and I would not be where we are today. I know she wants a time machine to go back to a less stressful and simpler time. But, I also know that she would only be happy there for a little while.
Today I am thankful for my friends and for all of the advise, support, laughter and love that they have given me throughout the years. I am entirely grateful for all the experience I have had working with Melinda and becoming very close to her and her family. If you open your mind and your heart and let go of all things negative, you have the opportunity to learn and experience great things.
I had a nice talk with my friend Melinda on the phone when everyone left. I would say old boss, but she hates when I call her that. She is the one I have to thank for teaching me everything I know about having a successful business. Well, her and her husband are both to be credited. I have seen her go through so much crap, so many wonderful times, meet some awesome people, then of course meet some real idiots. However, Melinda never lets anything get her down. Her and her husband always manage to keep everything together. They have always achieved every goal they have dreamed of. I admire both of them very much.
I have to say that when I first met Melinda I was very intimidated by her. She was so strong, and very to the point. She never held anything back either. I however, was not very strong and I never told anyone how I really felt because I hated confrontation. Being around Melinda for over 13 years, changed me A LOT! I know she has changed a lot too. Both of us managed to meet somewhere in the middle over time. I am now very strong, I do not allow people to take advantage of me anymore, and I go after what I want. Melinda, is a lot more easy going and now she thinks before she speaks.....at least most of the time....LOL!
If it wasn't for Melinda and Marty, I would not own my own business. I also would not be the person I am today. Tonight on the phone with her she actually mentioned that she was envious of me. I am looking back at the conversation thinking......envious of me? I always was envious of her! I guess full-filling your dreams isn't always exactly the way you pictured it once you have achieved it. She has mentioned many times in the past how she wishes it was just her and I at a small salon like it used to be. She did the hair, I did the nails. Now, I am referring to her spa-salon as Steel Magnolias. If you are not sure what I am referring too, you need to rent the movie. Mirror Images has gone from a small apartment to a farm house. I hope you understand the metephor. This is what she has always wanted. Maybe Melinda was not as lucky as I am to have such a mentor when she first started out. Now as my mentor she tells me all the time that I'd better learn from all the crap that she has had to deal with. At least we can laugh about it.
Personally I think that negative people have a lot to do with someone being unhappy in their lives. Once we filter out the bad, we have more room for the good. There are many people who I once looked to as a friend until I realized how miserable they made me. It wasn't until I got rid of them that my life actually picked up and got better. If you are living your dream and still are not happy, then something needs to change. It doesn't have to be drastic. I know Melinda will achieve the happiness she is lacking and fall in love with her dream again. Why? Because she always achieves everything she sets her mind to do. And, she is very lucky to have Marty who is by her side the entire way.
Today is a good day because I know that I helped her feel better by being the kind of friend that she has always been to me. And today, I was reminded of how lucky I am to have had her in my life. If it wasn't for that little salon that she started her dream in, her and I would not be where we are today. I know she wants a time machine to go back to a less stressful and simpler time. But, I also know that she would only be happy there for a little while.
Today I am thankful for my friends and for all of the advise, support, laughter and love that they have given me throughout the years. I am entirely grateful for all the experience I have had working with Melinda and becoming very close to her and her family. If you open your mind and your heart and let go of all things negative, you have the opportunity to learn and experience great things.
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