Love... love can mean so many things. People use this word to describe their feelings toward another person, a material item, a car, a color and even a food. A great example of this is the love that I carry deep inside my heart (and tummy) for....CHOCOLATE! OH MY GOODNESS! I can't get enough. However, since beginning to change my eating habits, I have not had any mini Hershey's or Dove Caramel Promises since the beginning of August. I have lost 8lb so far and am so excited. How in the world does a girl replace this love that sits deep within her heart? Well, ladies...let me tell you EXACTLY how this can be done. It is the ULTIMATE chocolate...it is a chocolate that never goes away...it is a chocolate that SPARKLES! Yes, I said "SPARKLES". It is the CHOCOLATE DIAMOND!
I am so happy to say that I am now engaged and have chocolate diamonds wrapped around my finger and the perfect man wrapped around my heart...life is great!
Tex proposed to me on 8/14/2010
I love this man with all my heart...
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Friends...
friend
(noun)
1. A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts.
2. A person whom one knows; an acquaintance.
3. A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade.
4. One who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group, cause, or movement: friends of the clean air movement.
I have AMAZING friends. I find myself surrounded by friends who truly care about me and my daughters. Friends who would do anything for me. I have friends who would even kill these TEXAS SIZED TREE ROACHES which are so common. ICK! In the past few years, I have have really learned what the TRUE meaning of friendship is. I believe anyone who has gone thru a move (to another state), a break up or a divorce really learns the true meaning of friendship very quickly. Ten years ago, I moved to Texas from Illinois..not knowing a single soul. Sure, I moved here and made "work friends" but really had no REAL friends that I could go out to dinner with, talk to or hang out with. I found myself surrounded by wives of my husband (at the time) and had nothing in common with any of them except watching the guys play softball and drink beer (and tons of it).
Since my divorce, needless to say, I do not speak with any of those wives who claimed to be friends with me. In this past 2 years, I have made some AMAZING friends....friends who are like a family to me. I am so grateful to have so many friends surrounding me who are just as loving and caring as I am. I am so blessed to have this circle of friends...you all know who you are! I love each of you and thank you for being the amazing friends that you are...
(noun)
1. A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts.
2. A person whom one knows; an acquaintance.
3. A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade.
4. One who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group, cause, or movement: friends of the clean air movement.
I have AMAZING friends. I find myself surrounded by friends who truly care about me and my daughters. Friends who would do anything for me. I have friends who would even kill these TEXAS SIZED TREE ROACHES which are so common. ICK! In the past few years, I have have really learned what the TRUE meaning of friendship is. I believe anyone who has gone thru a move (to another state), a break up or a divorce really learns the true meaning of friendship very quickly. Ten years ago, I moved to Texas from Illinois..not knowing a single soul. Sure, I moved here and made "work friends" but really had no REAL friends that I could go out to dinner with, talk to or hang out with. I found myself surrounded by wives of my husband (at the time) and had nothing in common with any of them except watching the guys play softball and drink beer (and tons of it).
Since my divorce, needless to say, I do not speak with any of those wives who claimed to be friends with me. In this past 2 years, I have made some AMAZING friends....friends who are like a family to me. I am so grateful to have so many friends surrounding me who are just as loving and caring as I am. I am so blessed to have this circle of friends...you all know who you are! I love each of you and thank you for being the amazing friends that you are...
Thursday, July 15, 2010
My Carriage turns into a Pumpkin at 11:00pm
Okay, allow me to amuse you... (again, this blog entry all ties into my page title)
So, during my divorce (oh, what an ugly ugly time) my "husband" at the time was trying to figure out (with the assistance of his BITCH attorney) how to continue to control my every move. Well, he sure got his money's worth out of her...she was able to locate a "Morals Clause" for him to add into our decree. You see, he had this major fear that I would have a boyfriend and want to sleep over there with my girls or possibly have him stay at my house. So, to ensure that THAT would NEVER happen, he was able to have this clause added into our decree. Now, for the record, before I continue and before anyone can pass judgement on me....I am ALL FOR protecting my children, there is no question about that. I live and breathe for my daughters. I DO NOT however, need my EX or the State of Texas telling me that I an not "ALLOWED" to have "anyone with whom I am having an intimate dating relationship with; in the place in which I reside (when my children are present) between the hours of 11pm and 6am". What this means is that if my daughters and I are anywhere (does not matter if it is my house or a friends house etc..) and my boyfriend is present...well guess what, we have the leave by 11pm OR I can get in some serious legal trouble and be held in contempt of court!!!! Do you believe this hogwash???? Like I said, I can understand the reasons for this, there are so many dangerous people out there but for christ sake!!! I have to be penalized for some irresponsible parenting by people who have shown reasons for such a clause to be added into their decree. Not to mention the perverts out there (yep, I am watching you on watchdog.com and all the DPS website to know where all the pedophiles are located). I did it before I moved to know if there were any close to my house, school, church etc.. and will continue to do this to be an informed parent to again, protect my children.
Anyway, a couple years later...I of course find myself in a serious relationship which has been with an amazing man (I will refer to him as Tex). I find myself having to say 'sorry babe, we gotta go...it's 11pm". Geeez
Well, I was able to get over it and Tex is so supportive of my situation as he is also a divorced parent. He does not have this "clause" however, he understands the control factor as his ex was pretty controling herself. As the months passed, we were able to figure life out and figure out how we could spend some time together "sleepovers" if you will. Things were working great, we had our "program"...the weekends that my kids were with their dad, I would spend that weekend with Tex and his daughter. It was great! Well, well, well...Mr. Control decided that THIS was not going to happen. Can you guess what happened next? After being stalked, having my car scratched etc... Mr. Control decided that he would stop seeing his kids. Yes, I said STOP SEEING HIS KIDS to ensure that I could never sleep over at Tex's house again!!!! He is a class act for sure.
Can someone please shed light as to why someone would do this????? My heart breaks for my kids as they have done nothing wrong and of course don't understand. I can't imagine not seeing or talking to my kids.
So, during my divorce (oh, what an ugly ugly time) my "husband" at the time was trying to figure out (with the assistance of his BITCH attorney) how to continue to control my every move. Well, he sure got his money's worth out of her...she was able to locate a "Morals Clause" for him to add into our decree. You see, he had this major fear that I would have a boyfriend and want to sleep over there with my girls or possibly have him stay at my house. So, to ensure that THAT would NEVER happen, he was able to have this clause added into our decree. Now, for the record, before I continue and before anyone can pass judgement on me....I am ALL FOR protecting my children, there is no question about that. I live and breathe for my daughters. I DO NOT however, need my EX or the State of Texas telling me that I an not "ALLOWED" to have "anyone with whom I am having an intimate dating relationship with; in the place in which I reside (when my children are present) between the hours of 11pm and 6am". What this means is that if my daughters and I are anywhere (does not matter if it is my house or a friends house etc..) and my boyfriend is present...well guess what, we have the leave by 11pm OR I can get in some serious legal trouble and be held in contempt of court!!!! Do you believe this hogwash???? Like I said, I can understand the reasons for this, there are so many dangerous people out there but for christ sake!!! I have to be penalized for some irresponsible parenting by people who have shown reasons for such a clause to be added into their decree. Not to mention the perverts out there (yep, I am watching you on watchdog.com and all the DPS website to know where all the pedophiles are located). I did it before I moved to know if there were any close to my house, school, church etc.. and will continue to do this to be an informed parent to again, protect my children.
Anyway, a couple years later...I of course find myself in a serious relationship which has been with an amazing man (I will refer to him as Tex). I find myself having to say 'sorry babe, we gotta go...it's 11pm". Geeez
Well, I was able to get over it and Tex is so supportive of my situation as he is also a divorced parent. He does not have this "clause" however, he understands the control factor as his ex was pretty controling herself. As the months passed, we were able to figure life out and figure out how we could spend some time together "sleepovers" if you will. Things were working great, we had our "program"...the weekends that my kids were with their dad, I would spend that weekend with Tex and his daughter. It was great! Well, well, well...Mr. Control decided that THIS was not going to happen. Can you guess what happened next? After being stalked, having my car scratched etc... Mr. Control decided that he would stop seeing his kids. Yes, I said STOP SEEING HIS KIDS to ensure that I could never sleep over at Tex's house again!!!! He is a class act for sure.
Can someone please shed light as to why someone would do this????? My heart breaks for my kids as they have done nothing wrong and of course don't understand. I can't imagine not seeing or talking to my kids.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
My Story...
My story... Ahhh yes, a story it is. How long do you have??? Well, I will do my best to give my cliff notes version though I have to say...I write like I talk so the chance of this being short is slim to none. Let me start off by giving you a few facts about me...
My name is Amie (it's not Amy, Aimee, Arnie or Annie or oddly enough...it's not Army)
I am 32yrs old and forget my age often (I think I am in denial)
I am a mom to two wonderful little girls ages 6yr. and 8yr. (they are my life)
I am divorced (this is a story in itself)
I have met the most amazing man that any woman could ever hope or wish for and am the happiest I have ever been (this is where my blog heading comes into play) :)
I was born in Chicago but by the grace of god, I live in Texas...needless to say, I am often called a Yankee. ;)
The things I love (beside the obvious...kids, boyfriend, family etc..):
Laughing
Loving
Joking
Smiling
Hugs & Kisses (and lots of them)
Swimming
Friends
Sun
Rain
Snow
Cleaning
A Clean Car
Cooking
Baking
Shopping
Taking care of those I love!
Life has been pretty hectic for me in the past however, thru counseling, blogging and talking (which I do alot of) to friends and those very close to me...I have finally been able to get myself into a place where life is just not as crazy and out of control as it once was.
This is me...
I am sure you will learn much more about me as I continue to blog but for now, I have so much more to say than to tell you all about ME.
My name is Amie (it's not Amy, Aimee, Arnie or Annie or oddly enough...it's not Army)
I am 32yrs old and forget my age often (I think I am in denial)
I am a mom to two wonderful little girls ages 6yr. and 8yr. (they are my life)
I am divorced (this is a story in itself)
I have met the most amazing man that any woman could ever hope or wish for and am the happiest I have ever been (this is where my blog heading comes into play) :)
I was born in Chicago but by the grace of god, I live in Texas...needless to say, I am often called a Yankee. ;)
The things I love (beside the obvious...kids, boyfriend, family etc..):
Laughing
Loving
Joking
Smiling
Hugs & Kisses (and lots of them)
Swimming
Friends
Sun
Rain
Snow
Cleaning
A Clean Car
Cooking
Baking
Shopping
Taking care of those I love!
Life has been pretty hectic for me in the past however, thru counseling, blogging and talking (which I do alot of) to friends and those very close to me...I have finally been able to get myself into a place where life is just not as crazy and out of control as it once was.
This is me...
I am sure you will learn much more about me as I continue to blog but for now, I have so much more to say than to tell you all about ME.
Monday, May 3, 2010
The Beginning....
Hi. For those of you who are new to my blogging page, welcome. For those of you who have visited before, as you can see, I have changed things around (deleted everything). I am taking my blogging down a different path. When I originally started my blog, it was based soley on my weight loss goals and my road to get there however, I have found that it is time to change things up a bit. I will still be blogging about my weight loss journey but my main blogging will simply be about life in general...my story, if you will.
I am typically a very "to myself" kinda girl however, I was introduced to the blogging world by a friend and have found it VERY interesting (or addicting, depends on how you look at it - LOL). I have come across the most interesting blogs...blogs that make me laugh, smile or cry...blogs about changing your life and getting fit...blogs about heartbreak...blogs about loss...blogs about love and blogs simply about life. The blogs that I follow are those of amazing women out there who have a story to tell. I thank each of you for taking time out of your lives to share your story with the world...it is so inspiring and at times when I struggle with things in my own life, I can just reach into someone elses world for a minute and leave my worries behind. For that...thank you!
I am typically a very "to myself" kinda girl however, I was introduced to the blogging world by a friend and have found it VERY interesting (or addicting, depends on how you look at it - LOL). I have come across the most interesting blogs...blogs that make me laugh, smile or cry...blogs about changing your life and getting fit...blogs about heartbreak...blogs about loss...blogs about love and blogs simply about life. The blogs that I follow are those of amazing women out there who have a story to tell. I thank each of you for taking time out of your lives to share your story with the world...it is so inspiring and at times when I struggle with things in my own life, I can just reach into someone elses world for a minute and leave my worries behind. For that...thank you!
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)