A Week's Worth- PHOTO BLOGS, Days22-28

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Wow, this became a crazy week, and I admit that the further behind I got, the harder it was to start again. However, I've allowed this type of attitude to get me before; that's why I'm back to finish what I started!

DAY 22: SOMETHING I WISH I WAS BETTER AT:

Definitely not my strength to begin with, but compound that with a poor attitude toward the subject at a very early age and you've got remedial skills on your hands!!!

DAY 23: FAVORITE BOOK AND WHY:

It's been several years since I read this book, and I'll admit that I don't read as much as I'd like to, but it was entertaining, challenging and just mesmerizing for me! I love the book so much that I can't bring myself to watch the movie for fear of disappointment...

DAY 24: PICTURE OF WHAT I WOULD FIND IN MY BAG:

I don't leave home without it!

DAY 25: FAVORITE SUPER HERO AND WHY:

I am grasping a little bit on this one...What can I say, I like the movies. Probably picked it just as much for Robert Downey, Jr. So glad to see someone as troubled as he was make a comeback!

DAY 26: SOMETHING THAT MEANS A LOT TO ME:

Every year since they were born, both my kiddos get an ornament from me and my husband that is added to their Christmas collection box. I take a picture of them with their ornaments and put it in their scrapbooks along with a little story of why they got the ornament. This is from '09, and they both happened to get similar sleigh bells b/c we had watched The Polar Express several times together that season. It's just a nice little tradition that means a lot to me and will hopefully mean a lot to them, too.

DAY 27: MYSELF AND A FAMILY MEMBER:

Me and my hubby...He's a keeper! :)

DAY 28: SOMETHING I'M AFRAID OF:

This is melanoma, and it scares me big-time. I have a fairly extensive history of this cancer on my maternal side. Luckily, everyone has had it detected very early in all cases to this point (my mom, grandma, uncle), including myself. While my mom died from ovarian cancer, some recent genetic studies are finding links between ovarian cancer and melanoma. Mine was found back in 2000, and fortunately the cancer was removed with the initial biopsy (proven by the more extensive one that followed). I see my dermatologist every six months and usually have at least one mole biopsied each time. So far, all have been benign...but I feel like it's not so much a matter of IF I'll have it again vs. will I catch it in time. So, yeah...I'm afraid of melanoma, but I'm doing my best to stay ahead of it.

  

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ENDURETHERAIN 4/28/2011 12:24PM

Good job catching up! I think we all got behind this week! I love the story of the ornaments! Report Inappropriate Comment

KRICKET57 4/28/2011 8:14AM

I love your photo blogs. They always give me something to think about and today's is very good. you hit a range of topics that affect us all the make me at least pause to look at the special people and concerns in my life. Thank you so much for sharing. Report Inappropriate Comment

MCLAFLIN 4/27/2011 11:13PM

We do something similar with ornaments each year. Mainly the kids pick one out, and it has to be dated. I think math has a bad rap! But, then I loved it enough to teach it for 10 years! I like it because there are many ways to get the right answer. It is great you are vigilant about the melanoma. That is scary. I did read somewhere recently that moles mean longer life (but obviously not when melanoma is a part of the picture). I am fanatical about sunscreen for my girls, and that is my biggest fear about having a pool in my back yard. Thanks for sharing! Glad you are back! Report Inappropriate Comment

PHOTO BLOG, Day 21

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

AN EXERCISE I'D LIKE TO BE ABLE TO DO SOMEDAY...

Let me tell you, I have almost non-existent arm strength! I would LOVE to get to a point where I could do this...Definitely not there yet!!!

  

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ROLLERCOAST11 4/23/2011 1:00AM

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KRICKET57 4/21/2011 11:20AM

Good luck with that one. I haven't been there for many years, wonder if I could do them again. Hmmmm think I will have to give it a try or at least work toward it. Thanks for the challenge! Report Inappropriate Comment

ENDURETHERAIN 4/21/2011 11:00AM

I've never ever been able to do even one pull up! Maybe someday! Report Inappropriate Comment

SSONIA1 4/21/2011 9:59AM

I've gotta put this one too. I'm definately in the same boat. Report Inappropriate Comment

PERKINSSISTERS 4/21/2011 12:33AM

I used to be able to do this. I don't have anywhere to try it now. It makes you feel so strong when you're able. Best wishes! Report Inappropriate Comment

ONE-HOT-MAMA1 4/21/2011 12:26AM

you will be able to some day i belive in you the gym i go to the bar is up to high for me so in order for me to do it some day i would have to grow lol lol Report Inappropriate Comment

PHOTO BLOG, Day 20

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

UGLIEST CHRISTMAS SWEATER:

I had to go online for this one. I have owned some ugly holiday sweaters in my day, but luckily there doesn't appear to be a lot of photographic evidence!

This one was pretty bad, IMO...And ya gotta love his 'thumbs up'!

  

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ENDURETHERAIN 4/21/2011 10:59AM

HAHA! I wish I had done this at Christmastime... a lot of teachers at my school have some good rivals to this one! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUGSMOM211 4/20/2011 6:52PM

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MACKANDME 4/20/2011 4:47PM

Ya well, as long as you only wear it once a year we will forgive ya! Report Inappropriate Comment

PHOTO BLOG, Day 19

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

PICTURE OF MY NICKNAME...

OK, so I didn't know what I would be able to come up with on this one. In college, my nickname was T-squared, as my first and last name started w/ 'T'. There were probably some people that would've been hard-pressed to come up w/ my actual given name!
So, I googled and came up with this guy, who is also nicknamed Tsquared- Tom Taylor. Evidently, he's a big gamer. Didn't know him before now, but we share a common link! :)

  

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MCLAFLIN 4/20/2011 6:22PM

Better than my childhood nickname, gerbil! Report Inappropriate Comment

PHOTO BLOG, Day 18

Monday, April 18, 2011

MY BIGGEST INSECURITY...AND WHY...


This is not an easy picture for me to post. My battle with acne is a big insecurity. I took this picture several months ago, hoping that someday I will be able to have a great "after" photo. Still waiting for that day. I feel somewhat vain to say this is my biggest insecurity, but it wears on me when I wake up to some variation of this every day, and it's always staring right back at me in the mirror. And sometimes it really hurts. Yuck. I'll keep trying to find a way to make it better. Until then, I'm thankful for make-up and the fact that those I exercise with don't mind looking at me three days a week without it! :)

  

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MCLAFLIN 4/19/2011 3:01PM

My oldest DD really battled with acne, on her face, and her back. In at attempt to regulate her ToM (which she was on more than she was off), we put her on birth control pills. It really cleared it up. My sister battles it, too. And it is also her biggest insecurity. It doesn't change the person you are inside. Report Inappropriate Comment

KRICKET57 4/19/2011 8:36AM

I hope one day soon, you get that great "after" photo, but I have to say, the person you are is so wonderful, I can't imagine anyone even sees what you see. Keep on being you, you are one of the most beautiful people I know! Report Inappropriate Comment

ENDURETHERAIN 4/18/2011 9:54PM

You are very brave! I break out a lot during my ToM and just that really bothers be, so I can imagine your struggle! But you are still so beautiful!! Report Inappropriate Comment