Thursday, March 31, 2011
semester done, back in action!!!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
day nine.... A place I love...
Friday, March 25, 2011
day eight.... A hobby of mine!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
day seven..... an animal id love to keep as a pet...
Monday, March 21, 2011
Day six.... My celebrity crush :)
I am pretty sure if you know me even a little bit you will know that my celebrity crush is this man.....
Dwight Howard.
He is a NBA Basketball Player for the Orlando Magic. I am obsessed with this man and not afraid to show it :) He is a great basketball player and asset to the Magic but the thing I like most is how great of a person he is. He has a scholarship program for kids who attend this alma mater Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, and grants to an elementary and middle school. He also has a basketball camp for youth that he does every summer. He recently in October came out with a kids CD of 11 songs which encourages kids to chase their dreams. The proceeds from that CD are going to the BETACenter. He is active in his church and has an extremely great heart. He loves his fans. Its nice to have someone you look up to who cares about his fans. I know people think im crazy for liking him so much but he is a good hearted celebrity and that is definitely few and far between and why he is my celebrity crush .... well his looks are pretty nice too :)
I have had a great couple of weeks. My aunt came into town and my sister was home for her spring break 2 weeks ago. It was definitely a great week and weekend. My aunt is an amazing cook and her with the help of my SISTER and some from my dad made homemade everything. I love being Sicilian. This past week was my spring break. On Tuesday I went and Volunteered at the U of U hospital with the Parent to Parent program. It is a program for mothers who are on bedrest on the hospital or parents who have children in the NBICU. I did both at this hospital and the Parent to Parent program helped me in that long 13 weeks we were involved at the hospital. Becky is in charge and I was able to help her do the Antepardum luncheon. We made survivor necklaces to show all that we have and will go through during the stay at the hospital. It was so much fun and a great experience cant wait to go back on Thursday. I also had a very very short notice spur of the moment little vaca with a friend. I figured that I wasn't going to be able to go on trips for awhile due to work and other trips that have some stuff come up so I decided to go. It was a nice getaway and def had a blast!!!! Now back to work, school and everything else called REALITY.......
Sunday, March 13, 2011
day four and five....
I wish I could say that I had some extremely creative and story behind my blog name. But as you can see jessicaslittlefamily is very self explanatory. I had thought a lot about it before I picked it but decided that it was a way for family and friends to see how my family was doing so that was enough for me for a blog name. Maybe once my family gets bigger i'll change it up and have some super cool creative blog name.
My parents have helped me more than I could ever express. They have given my daughters and myself somewhere to live and a place to run and grow. I will forever be indebted to my parents.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Day three....
I almost dont even want to do this post..... from other blogs I have read I kinda feel like this blog is a space for someone to write all the things they dont like about other people. I can see that as being a pet peeve but thats definitely not how I want to write this blog, so I am deciding to write pet peeves I have with myself....
....i have said this before but I am too sensitive, dont get me wrong its not always a bad thing but there is a time and place to be sensitive and I do need to build a little bit thicker skin so that things dont hurt me so much that really shouldnt be
.... i stress at things or situations that I shouldnt. I am in a class that is helping me so much with this. Realizing that its me doing it to myself has really started to change my mindset on it, and relaxation exercises have really helped.
.... since having children I have a harder time being on time to things. I am not always late but my mom instilled being punctual since I was young and its definitely something I would like to work harder on.
....my self confidence level. It has never been where I want it to be and only person who can change that is me. Not worrying to much what others are thinking or saying about me. I know my self worth I just need to be better at showing others this as well.
....PROCRASTINATION.... man school work is so hard for me to not procrastinate. This semester has been actually pretty good in that department but something I always have to keep working on so that I get that paper declaring me a graduate!!
....having effective time management. I had to do an assignment for that in class and I noticed that if I have better time management so much more is done and accomplished. Thats always a great feeling!
....not voicing my opinion. I dont always have a hard time with that depends on the person or situation I am in. Everyone else has an opinion and I should be fine and not feel guilty or think it will start something with someone.
i know there are many more but for the time being this will be all.... got to get back to what I was doing :)
ITS FRIDAY!!!!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
dAy TwO......
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
30 days of blogging
I wanted to start this the other day after my other blog but got to busy to do so, so here I am with time so might as well start. I saw this on my friend Chelsie's blog and since I said in my blog yesterday that I want to blog more it is a good way to get going for 30 days. I like how everyone is doing this... its nice to get to know your friends and loved ones just a little more :)
Here's the list of things...
day {1}: recent picture of yourself and 15 interesting facts about you
day{2}: your favorite movie
day {3}: pet peeves
day {4}: meaning behind your blog name
day {5}: your parents
day {6}: your celebrity crush
day {7}: an animal you'd love to keep as a pet
day {8}: a hobby of yours
day {9}: a place you love
day {10}: a person you love
day {11}: favorite tv shows
day {12}: photo of you taken ten years ago
day {13}: something you're afraid of
day {14}: your makeup bag
day {15}: your family
day 16: something you're looking forward to
day {17}: favorite book
day {18}: what makes you different from everyone else
day {19}: something you bought recently
day {20}: favorite song
day {21}: your friends
day {22}: a place you've traveled to
day {23}: favorite recipe
day {24}: favorite photo
day {25}: plans/dreams/goals you have
day {26}: a habit you wish you didn't have
day {27}: a picture of you last year and a picture of you now
day {28}: something that stresses you out
day {29}: put your ipod on shuffle, what are the first ten songs
day {30}: photo of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days
this will be interesting..
DAY {one}
15 interesting facts about me....
one. I have lived in 5 homes since i was born. Its crazy that i have lived in Utah now for 14 years. It has flown by.
two. I have been a college student for 6 years and still dont have a Bachelors degree...i had slacked a little in the beginning and having children definitely slows down that process but im almost close to having only 3 semesters left till I graduate!!!
three. I am a sucker for romance. Whether it be on tv and movies, or books, or music or the real world. I am a sap and love LOVE!
four. i am a very sensitive person. I have always been that way. I definitely need a bit tougher shell. I care so much for people and their happiness. Have always been someone who will do anything I could or think of to help out someone I love and care for.I like being a caretaker. .
five. Brown Sugar, Love and Basketball and The Wood. Its simple I am in love with these movies. Brandon is the only person I love to watch them with. They always remind me of him :)
six. I never thought Id get a second chance at love with the same person. I feel lucky to have him by my side.
seven. I have a new obsession of necklaces. My co workers friend makes them and I cant get enough. I need them in every color.
eight. I am proud to be a mother. Life never happens how you think it will and being a single mom was definitely not something I planned but man do my children make me grateful for the things I have. They amaze me and I am blessed that those 2 little girls are nice and healthy :)
nine. I have 2 amazing parents. They work hard for what they have. My sister did a post about Valentines Day and I love how much love my dad has for my mom, he sure is the romantic kind of husband! I am grateful to them everyday for all that they have done for me and my children. I dont know where i'd be without them.
ten. I am obsessed with cooking shows. I love the food network. I love it more when I get to watch it with my dad. He is a good cook and to see him get excited about it excites me.
eleven. To go with the last fact I want to go around and eat at every place in Utah that has been mentioned on Diners Drive Ins and Dives. I also want to write in my favorite spot Mokis. Maybe they will think its as great as I do :)
twelve. I was in my first car accident that was not my fault yesterday. Thank goodness it was as small as it was. I am grateful that she was not going fast.
thirteen. I am grateful for the friendships that I do have. I have gone through many and some a lot harder to end than others but I am grateful for a friend to trust, laugh with and care for.
fourteen. I am lucky to have a job. With all the economic stuff going on I am grateful for the last 2 years to be employed with a steady paycheck. I have seen loved ones struggle with this and I pray everyday that they will find a job.
fifteen. Last one, I have finally have a good sav ings underneath me and cant wait for it to grow and move into my own place. I love my parents but I want so badly to have a home of my own. I know we will miss having family around all the time but absence makes the heart grow founder right? lol It will be a great change in mine and my daughters life.
Monday, March 7, 2011
A new start.....
This year has been alright to me so far. I have been in a funk that Im trying to get out of. Little things as a person I am trying to do better to make me happier and eliminate stress in my life. Stress is my downfall. I stress over the dumbest things and I literally laugh at myself when I sit back and look at myself. I am in this stress management class that is a life saver. You know when a teacher tells you this will be the best and most influential class you ever take and you look at them like you are crazy? My teacher said this at the beginning of the semester and he couldn't be anymore right. Why am I causing myself so much stress. Stress is so internal I never even realized it. It is a blessing to work on and to improve my stress levels cause lets be real with each other im crazy when I am stressed. Slowly getting better.
The Babes: Well I should be saying 13 year olds. Boy do my girls have sass. They are learning and the way they light up when they tell me the new things they learned is priceless. They recently started going to a new preschool/daycare that they are loving. They love the idea of going "to school" and seeing their friends!!! They are everywhere these days. Want to know everything and definitely do everything THEMSELVES lol, but they are the best cuddle buddies and daughters a girl could ask for!!
The Family: I have really enjoyed spending a lot more time with my family these last 4 or 5 months. Its hard to tell that my sis is at Utah State due to the fact I think she has only spent a few weekends up at school this semester, but I am not complaining, having a best friend around the house quite frequently is a great thing. She is such an amazing woman ( I can say woman now that she is 20 lol.) I look up to my baby sister so much. She has so much faith and unconditional love that I sit back in awe. These last couple weeks she has been getting papers ready to serve an LDS mission. I am so proud and excited for this next chapter in her life. This last week I have thought about how much I am really going to miss her. It still is early and she isnt leaving tomorrow but the thought of her missing things in my life and not having a best friend around all the time is saddening, but it is a great opportunity for her and she will be a great missionary so I just have to say BRING IT ON!!!! I love you sissy!!