Day 30 - Who Are You?

This month of blogging has been really great for me. I've enjoyed composing my posts and I think I will be able to continue blogging more frequently in the coming months.

As for who I am, well, I'm a wife, a daughter, a mother (although I have no children), a sister, an aunt, a friend, a writer, a reader, a student, a teacher, a worker, a creative soul, a mentor, a chef, a decorator, a sensitive person. This list could go on and on, but I think I'll leave it there for now. I feel you all know me pretty well....and I hope that you'll actually learn more about me in the next few months.

Now, to share my latest project with you. I've been making some hairbows today. I'm thinking about finally opening my Etsy shop and putting these (or similar) up for sale. What do you think?


The first bow I made. I like the Santa.


And the second. I love this one!

Which is your favourite? Do you like them at all? Do you think I could sell them?

Day 30 - In The Past Month, What Have You Learned?

Wow! What a big question! Well, let's see....I've learned that I really miss my dad, even more than I thought I did. I've also learned that I think I'm actually handling his death better than my family expected I would. I do miss him...a lot, but I have a sort-of acceptance of him being gone. I know he was very tired and in a lot of pain. I'm just glad that he's no longer suffering.

Other things I've learned....I'm super-excited about the journey we've began towards adopting. I can hardly wait to get started with everything! I'm really looking forward to the IMPACT training classes and even the homestudy. I'm nervous but I have faith that it will all work out.

I've learned that, although I get frustrated with her often, I'm so grateful I still have my mom and that I can be there for her. I wish I could do more to ease the hurt she's going through and to make the financial burdens easier, but I know that I'm doing what I can. I also know she knows this and is extremely grateful that we have one another.

Finally, I've learned how much I enjoy blogging and how my blog is here to be a place for me to release my emotions and let it all out with freedom. I'm so glad I haven't completely given up on my blog and I hope, in future, I will frequent it more and continue blogging steadily.

In closing, I'll leave you with a picture my mom found on her phone today and forwarded to me. It's a picture of my Dad. My mom can't remember where or when it was taken, but it's a great photo of him! It really made my day and I'm extremely happy to have it!

Day 28 - A Picture Of You Last Year and Now - How Have You Changed Since Then?

Last Year - November 2010


This Year - November 2011

Physically, I've not changed a great deal. I have lost some weight - which I love because it is so obvious! My hair is virtually the same. My eyes are the same. What's different? The inside. I now know what it's like to lose someone so close to you that you thought would be around for a long time. I know what it's like to have dreams and know that any chance a specific dream had of coming true was completely gone. I've matured over the last year. I've come into my own of protecting my mom. I'm really proud of the person this year has turned me into, even if I hate the circumstances that have brought the change about.

Don't forget, there are only 2 days left to sign up for the Christmas Ornament Exchange 2011!

Day 28 - Why Are You Doing This 30-Day Challenge?

I've had difficulty blogging recently, particularly since my dad's death. I just haven't felt like I had much of interest to say. How many different ways can you say "I'm grieving" without making your readers run for cover? Or at least for a more positive blog?

I needed something to kick start my blogging again. This was a perfect outlet for me because it was - for the most part - pretty light-hearted so it's helped me to refocus my writing. During this month, we've made some movement forward with our adoption, which I haven't yet written about. I'm saving this for December. I'm hoping to make my blogging more frequent in December. I'd like to say it would be everyday, but I don't want to make promises I'll simply wind up breaking. So, I will instead say I will blog as often as I possibly can. This means I'll blog when I have inspiration, which I think will be more often than previously.

I hope I can continue to keep you interested and entertained! Don't forget to sign up for the Christmas Ornament Exchange 2011! Sign-up closes Wednesday, November 30.