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by casscomerford • March 1st, 2010 • posted in Life List
You’ve made it to March – Congratulations! And for the month starts even better for Susan from SpaceSuitcase because you won the Mondo Beyondo pass for the course starting next Monday.
We had a really nice weekend full of playing and laughing – I had a small taste (like a teeny tiny taste) of what life would be like with twins when Autie came over for the night on Saturday and it was SO much fun (and also, no thanks, I’m good without twins for now). The girls had such a fun time playing and it’s so cool to watch Lexi learn from other kids. At one point Autie rolled off some of these giant play bricks we have and Lexi thought it was hilarious and then she tried it and the next 15 minutes were spent rolling off bricks. Any activity that occupy’s two little girls for more then 10 minutes is pretty much unheard of. Rolling = Good.
Lexi and I made muffins on Saturday and it was her first time being a helper in the kitchen and she loved it. And I loved it too. Watching her stirring the muffins was like watching a dream come true.
Speaking of dreams coming true. Just because you didn’t win the Mondo Beyondo gift certificate doesn’t mean you can’t still participate. It starts next Monday and I’ll be doing it again so you’ll be surrounded by people believing in dreaming and one person that you actually “know”. If part of you is thinking that is something I should probably do sometime….decide that sometime is now – you won’t regret it.
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• Mondo Beyondo WINNER and YOU MADE IT! •
by casscomerford • February 1st, 2010 • posted in Life List, Resolutions
Wow – so I woke up this morning and it’s February already…and I’m all “how’d that happen” because isn’t January the longest month ever and it didn’t seem so long to me…minus the sick, the sick seems to linger forever. I kind of thought that I’d like to write a book this year….I even talked to a few people about it. I’m reconsidering I don’t think my idea was that original (after reading The Happiness Project
The premise is taking on a single resolution a month. January my resolution was to turn off the tv before I fall to sleep – take five deep breaths. Be still. So here’s some of what I’ve got:
December 30th - Okay – it’s technically not January yet – it’s December 30th and I’m so excited at the prospect of this little adventure – but lets be honest about something for a second. It’s taking a lot of willpower to not try to take all of these on at once. I don’t believe for one second that I would be successful at all (or any) of them if I did this…but the urge is strong. Someone once joked that I couldn’t be given a 5000 piece jigsaw puzzle because I would have to stay up to get it finished and if that meant 3 days then it would be 3 days. They were right. It’s the quiet that settles in around me when there is nothing to do….it’s unsettling. I wonder how I should fill that 3 minutes, hour, day, week. I have no idea how to just be.
January 2nd – This five deep breaths thing is going to be difficult – it’s not the breathing part (I manage to do that with very little effort at all) it’s the not thinking part. Go ahead. Take a second and take five deep breaths – around breath three you know what I think about – Mayonnaise and how we don’t have enough in the fridge and shouldn’t I just quickly grab a pen and write that down because I may never remember and then I’ll want Tuna Salad and that will be impossible because there is just not enough Mayonnaise. I haven’t managed to get to five deep breaths without thinking of something that I should be doing, buying, eating, finding or cleaning yet….but by the end of the month I believe I will get there.
January 5th – Yeah, I’m easily distracted. I think I may be working TOO hard at getting to breathe three…I’m doing lots of breathing though and that’s a good thing – I think I may be sleeping a bit better too because I’m falling asleep without the distraction of the television.
January 12th – I am realizing that while I miss the companionship of someone else in my physical space I do like the quiet and peace that comes with being alone. As I get up to walk Mandy at night it’s very easy – there is no game of rock paper scissors to determine who will do things….I will do it all – and while it is a lot, it’s easier in some ways because there is no push back, there is no bitterness of how someone else could just LAY there while I’m doing everything. It’s just me and when the kitchen is clean, the toys are put away, the door is locked and everyone else is sleeping I find that I can get a really true exhale.
January 18th - I’m irritated. As I was getting dressed yesterday I realized that all the clothing was just a little too tight for my liking. I also realized that I’m not feeling good and I’m not sleeping well and I’m generally anxious and just well…on edge. I cut the meat starting today. My body does not like it when I eat meat….I get sick…I feel worn down. It’s a nasty set of feelings.
January 25th - I’m sick. I realize that I complain a lot. I hate that. I’m ready for spring. The dog smells, the house is hot and I’m sick. I’m not breathing. Who has time to breath? Who the hell wants to be in their head for five whole deep breaths? It’s painful
January 30th - I’ve got to stick with this. I have to commit myself to continue trying this – I really feel like I’m on a path here with the breathing…I’ve moved beyond thoughts of mayo and I’m thinking big things like “am I fulfilled” “am I proud of the mom I was today” “what could you not do tomorrow that didn’t bring any pleasure to you today”. The thoughts are leading me in a direction. I’m going to keep this up. I am. Maybe it will be the first thing I ever really stick to. Wow – admitting that feels really awful and also freeing.
February….the resolution is: Dance every single day – it’s good to shake it.
- Kellie: February 1st, 2010 at 4:50pm
It is good to shake it. I should resolve to do the same thing--even if it means feeling things jiggle that didn't jiggle last month or last Summer or 10 years ago.
- Casscomerford: February 1st, 2010 at 6:48pm
Testing comments.
- AndreAnna: February 1st, 2010 at 7:22pm
I'm proud of you! It seems like you really made some strides. And I will totally pay you if you videotape at least one day of your dancing in February. WAIT! I'll be with you next weekend! I'LL VIDEO TAPE IT.
- Gina: February 2nd, 2010 at 11:51am
I started taking YOGA and I LOVE it. Very relaxing. When we do the cool down the teacher even said that people have a hard time with this part because our bodies are relaxing and for that 10 or so minutes it feels wonderful to just relax and breath and feel your body do amazing things for you. If you can find the time try it out. I promise it will be worth it.
- Val: February 2nd, 2010 at 6:30pm
AndreAnna, i will give you a hint the video of Cass. The first morning that you open your eyes tell her you NEED the Good Morning song, then have that camera ready to roll because no one shakes it like Cass to the Good Morning song LOLOLOL. just ask Lexi. Love you Cass.
- Multi-Tasking Mommy: February 2nd, 2010 at 7:27pm
An interesting take on New Year's resolutions, I like it! I'll join you in dancing every day for the month of February :)
- Dawn: February 4th, 2010 at 1:55pm
I think sometimes I take for granted by ability to just sit still & breathe & be. It didn't always come easily, but it does now, and I think I've almost forgotten how challenging it can be. That's a double-edged sword: I don't *want* it to be difficult but I don't want to take it for granted either. I guess maybe that should be solid proof for you, though, that it *is* possible. I love your February resolution; it makes me think of Grey's Anatomy & how when Mer & Cristina all wound up, they crank up the music & dance it out.
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• January Resolution Recap •
by casscomerford • January 22nd, 2010 • posted in Life List, Life as I know it
I started meditating a few weeks ago. I’ve been having a difficult time falling asleep and staying asleep. I’m exhausted….make no mistake about that. It’s just when the quiet has fallen in around me I can’t help but think. And thinking is the enemy. So I’ve been meditating before I go to bed. And if I wake up having some kind of panic/anxiety/awake attack I do this meditation again. Part of this was something I read….I wish I had remembered to write down where so if this is yours please let me know and I’ll throw in a link and part of it I’ve changed up to be more reflective of what I need and want.
May I feel protected and safe.
May I feel contented and pleased.
May my physical body support me with strength
May my life unfold smoothly with ease.
May all my dreams be on the way.
May I feel protected and safe.
May I feel contented and pleased.
May my physical body support me with strength
May my life unfold smoothly with ease.
May all my dreams be on the way.
I feel protected and safe.
I feel contented and pleased.
My physical body supports me with strength
My life unfolds smoothly with ease.
All my dreams are on the way.
I feel protected and safe.
I feel contented and pleased.
My physical body supports me with strength
My life unfolds smoothly with ease.
All my dreams are on the way.
I feel protected and safe.
I feel contented and pleased.
My physical body supports me with strength
My life unfolds smoothly with ease.
All my dreams are on the way.
Do you meditate? How do you do it?
- Aimee: January 22nd, 2010 at 11:24am
yes. I wish I did more. In fact on my to do list is check out a local Buddhist mediation place. I meditate by being silent and letting my mind come up with questions I want answers to, and somehow deep with in I always get my answer from a voice in my head. I might totally sound "crazy" but it is also my form of prayer and belief that it is the way my God speaks to me.
- Dawn: January 22nd, 2010 at 11:43am
I don't necessarily meditate every night, but for me, I find that when I attend my church regularly, I have an overall sense of peace & calmness that I don't have if I start skipping too often. Something about going & sitting for an hour on Sunday morning, forced to be still & focus, re-centers me. Without that, I start to feel scattered & uncertainty finds a way in. That one hour sets the tone for the whole week for me.
- AndreAnna: January 22nd, 2010 at 11:43am
I do anything and everything to stop myself from thinking too much, which is kind of the opposite, no? Can someone be too high-strung to meditate?
- Anne: January 22nd, 2010 at 2:52pm
On insomnia nights, I try to do this relaxation exercise I've been taught, but it never works. My mundane, obsessive thoughts overtake the peaceful, meditative relaxation technique EVERY time. And then my brain starts in with the kiddie songs my son has been wanting to listen to 24/7, and well... it's like I have three stations playing simultaneously on the radio in my brain.
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by casscomerford • January 14th, 2010 • posted in Life List
I have a list of goals for the year.
A set of intentions that are moving me towards those goals and experiences.
One of those intentions is to be brave.
Putting my entire life list out in the world is something that is uncomfortable for me
Admitting to wanting these things feels indulgent (how could I possibly be worthy of all of this)
Putting them all out there makes them real
It sets a bar that scares me because “what if they don’t happen”
But I’m putting it out there.
The whole list.
I’m admitting to wanting these things, I’m putting them all out there and to the part of me that is scared. I ask: of what?
My life list can be found in the navigation and here. Where can I find yours?
On top of this it’s National Delurk Day – I love today. All you have to do is leave a comment and you will not only Delurk but I’ll donate $1 for each person that comments on this blog to Haiti Relief efforts today. One of the companies I work with has offered to match my donation…so that makes it $2 a comment.
- Jesse Harding: January 13th, 2010 at 8:43pm
Great post. I agree with you 100% It's utterly frightening to put yourself out there and reveal all of your hopes and dreams. I decided to do the same thing a month ago and I've gotten nothing but positive comments on my list and people wanting to help me. It definitely helped me gain a little more confidence. Good luck and be brave.
- Jesse Harding: January 13th, 2010 at 8:47pm
By the way - great list! My favorites have got to be #36 and #65. The Akron Hammer is the man! I'd love to donate my hair to Locks of Love. I'll have to grow my hair out though. :)
- Kellie: January 13th, 2010 at 9:12pm
Truly inspiring. I read your list with a smile on my face while thinking "Cass can totally rock this!" My life list would be short and boring. I'm nowhere near as cool as you!
- Rougeneck: January 13th, 2010 at 9:28pm
I'm giving you a standing O for putting this out there. Our Chicago trip should help you knock 1 or 2 (or more) off the list. And anytime you want to come to the deep South, you give me a holla. That'll knock a few more off your list. PS My favorite? Show up at the airport with a bag and go! Love!
- Becca: January 13th, 2010 at 9:45pm
Hey Cass- most of those can be accomplished so easily. I may have to kidnap you and help you get the list shortened. We could make it a girls only weekend. No kids or men or even cell phones. We'll be like Earl like from My name is Earl and we'll get that list done! Hell, we could even have a girls weekend just for the sake of sanity! Love you and don't be afraid of admitting these things. I wish I was half as courageous as you are!
- Mandi: January 14th, 2010 at 7:36am
That's a great list... wow! I daresay that you have already accomplished #115. And if you come down after we move I can help you with #9 and #16! :)
- Rougeneck: January 14th, 2010 at 8:28am
Even though I delurked yesterday, I'm delurking again today for a very worthy cause! xo
- Amy W.: January 14th, 2010 at 8:41am
Good luck Cass - you deserve to have everything in your life list accomplished! You can do it!! :)
- Chris: January 14th, 2010 at 8:41am
Happy Delurking Day!!
- Meredith: January 14th, 2010 at 8:52am
Delurking... I love that our girls are so close in age. I can so relate to all the stories. Love you.
- Lauren: January 14th, 2010 at 9:15am
Delurking! I think you're fabulous; thank you for your funny and inspiring stories.
- Beach Mama: January 14th, 2010 at 9:20am
I'm not a lurker... You and AndreAnna are the best to donate. Here is my little part... I would love to run a 1/2 marathon one day. (I did the locks of love 3 times!) Best of luck with your list!
- Courtney: January 14th, 2010 at 9:24am
I'm an almost daily reader, but rarely a commenter, this seemed liked a good reason to, hope you get lots of comments today.
- Nenette: January 14th, 2010 at 9:44am
hi Cass! it's me, delurking! :)
- GINA: January 14th, 2010 at 10:46am
Stopping by to say HI.... Great list. You got balls girl and I like that.
- Bessie.viola: January 14th, 2010 at 10:49am
HI! You are so beyond brave Cass. I'm proud of you and all you're doing to put yourself out there. (and ROCK ON re: Haiti. What a gift).
- AndreAnna: January 14th, 2010 at 10:56am
You know you're my hero, right? I'm proud of you every day.
- Kirsten: January 14th, 2010 at 11:25am
You and your donating sisters are unbelievably cool. I read you all everyday and it inspires me to be better blogger! It is very cool that you are doing this.
- Nicola: January 14th, 2010 at 11:36am
Good for you! You are very brave. I haven't made that giant step yet but I am getting the courage to do so with my Mondo Beyondo class. Thanks for recommendation, BTW) Good luck with achieving your life list. I know you can do it. On another note, I had NO idea about Delurker Day. That's hilarious. Well, I hope you have a great Delurker Day!!
- Caitlin: January 14th, 2010 at 11:52am
I found you through AndreAnna, and I think this post is brave & awesome. Thank you for doing it!
- Samantha Jo Campen: January 14th, 2010 at 12:08pm
Cha-ching! Happy Delurker Day! See you in a few weeks :-)
- Deanna: January 14th, 2010 at 1:00pm
Great idea! De-lurked!
- Michelle Smiles: January 14th, 2010 at 1:27pm
You rock sister friend!
- Red Pen Mama: January 14th, 2010 at 1:41pm
first time here, but I'm doing this, too, so Imma comment.
- Swistle: January 14th, 2010 at 1:46pm
What a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday. Happy Delurking Day!
- Jacqueline: January 14th, 2010 at 1:57pm
I honestly don't know if I have ever commented....but I have been a follower of your blog for awhile. Great job with putting your list out there. I am working on my 2010 goals and I don't know if I am brave enough to post them out in public :).
- Nora: January 14th, 2010 at 1:58pm
I don't know if I qualify as a lurker, since sometimes I comment. But, love your blog!
- Gina: January 14th, 2010 at 2:00pm
I retweeted and then didn't comment myself! Duh! It's great that you are doing this.
- Dawn: January 14th, 2010 at 2:49pm
I'm probably not so much considered a lurker anymore. But I did want to say that I really admire you for getting outside your comfort zone & sharing your life list. And also for the awesome life list goals you have. You are absolutely worthy of it--name one good reason why you wouldn't be!
- Julie Jones: January 14th, 2010 at 2:56pm
I love the delurker day and that you found someone to match your contributions. I hope the Haitians get help soon. I have also donated $$ to RedCross.org and encourage your other posters to do the same.
- Shirley: January 14th, 2010 at 3:00pm
Just stopped by badass cass to help haiti..Will check ya out sometime though...
- Casey: January 14th, 2010 at 3:01pm
I made a 101 in 1001 list to get my goals accomplished, I posted some of them here, http://caseyrandom.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-101-in-1001.html
- Jessica: January 14th, 2010 at 3:06pm
I love your list! Maybe some of them we can do together, like the half marathon :)
- Anne: January 14th, 2010 at 3:09pm
I love all the exotic travel goals from your life list. And the "show up at the airport with a bag and go"- love it! (Did you see Up in the Air?)
- Alice: January 14th, 2010 at 3:20pm
Delurking for Haiti! Hi!
- Pocklock: January 14th, 2010 at 3:41pm
Delurking. HA! Oh and your life list? We're taking care of a coupla those babies this summer. :-)
- Steph The WonderWorrier: January 14th, 2010 at 3:47pm
Delurking! Although, I try to comment with some regularity, so I'm not too much of a lurker! I've said it before, I'll say it again, I love your life list and I will definitely work out writing mine. I am still stewing over what I want on there. LOL. I guess I should just get to it instead! Delurk day is fun!
- Ana Brightful: January 14th, 2010 at 4:15pm
Inspiring list, Cass! Thanks for sharing.
- Grama: January 14th, 2010 at 4:18pm
cass I read your list 61 we can do that any time. I'm ready. 108 you did that with your mom and mark. I have pictures. 179 I pray every day for that.you need a soul mate. He is out there! love you
- Ann: January 14th, 2010 at 4:51pm
Great idea! My original comment ended there, but then wordpress told me it was too short and I had to go back and add more so maybe this will be enough. :)
- Sandy Aka Mom: January 14th, 2010 at 4:54pm
Only for the donation!
- Danielle Heminway: January 14th, 2010 at 4:55pm
Ok, I'm delurking today! :) I know we're really barely only in touch on FB, but I have to admit that I check out your webpage here every once in a while. I really admire you for speaking your mind and putting so much out there. It's more than most of us have done, me included. I think making a list of your life goals is important. It keeps you motivated and helps with the feeling of satisfaction when something is completed. It's just ironic to me that some of the most important and rewarding things in life are the smallest things like jumping in a lake with your clothes on or running through the rain. Thanks for helping me keep things in perspective and helping put a smile on my face today. :)
- Jake: January 14th, 2010 at 5:25pm
Hi, thanks for helping!
- Jake: January 14th, 2010 at 5:27pm
Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank you for helping by donating. I donated to Doctors Without Borders earlier.
- M.e (cathie): January 14th, 2010 at 6:24pm
that's fantastic of you!! popped by as read about your cause on another blog, goodluck ♥
- Lisa: January 14th, 2010 at 6:28pm
Sort of a lurker, although I have commented from time to time :) Need to work on getting those goals down on paper thing....hasn't happened for me yet! Hi!
- Sarah: January 14th, 2010 at 7:21pm
What a great idea! Many thanks to both you and the company matching your donation!
- Beckie: January 14th, 2010 at 8:41pm
Thank you so much for doing this!! You are amazing!!
- Lilfootsmommy: January 14th, 2010 at 9:03pm
Delurking now that I'm finally on my own computer at home able to comment on blogs!!! Yeesh...stupid work place firewall filters...grrr!!! Anyway...I think you've inspired me to make a life list...I'll get back to you when that's done!!! Putting it on my to do list... Hmmm....my to do list has a to do list!!! This sounds strangely familiar!
- Lilsaej: January 14th, 2010 at 10:28pm
You and your life list both kick ass! I have my own Life List in my head...but I think you have inspired me to finally commit to putting it on paper. Thanks.
- Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah: January 15th, 2010 at 12:42pm
Am I too late? (Your blog told me my comment was too short. I've been blogging for five years and I have never seen that before.)
- Meghan: January 15th, 2010 at 2:29pm
I hope you get lots of comments.
- Cindyfey: January 15th, 2010 at 7:43pm
Here's a toast to you and your donations efforts, to all who comment and to you achieving your entire list of Brave Things To Do!!
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• Be a little more brave – Delurk Today •
November 30th: Let it all be possible.
The month is over. Tomorrow will be December 1st. I may be taking a step back from the blog for a few days – it may be longer. I’ll be posting pictures but I may take a step back personally. I need to create some space in my life to let all of these dreams (and the 167 that you didn’t see) happen. I need to marinate. I need to do some living to believe in the possibility of even the farthest reaching dreams.
I need to believe and dream in all of this being possible. And I happen to think I do my best believing while sleeping. So I’m going to try to do more of that.
Lexi playing the piano that I played growing up at my parents house this weekend. Because I dream of teaching her to play on this piano too.
- Sandy Aka Mom: November 30th, 2009 at 9:05pm
The picture made me cry. Why? Because it takes me back to when you were playing the piano at Grandma Squires house, because I want to see her play the piano like her mom. You need a piano to relax with... you always played to relax and just be. Love you!
- Kristin: December 3rd, 2009 at 9:46am
I love this photo!!!!
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• Day 30: Let it all be possible •
Dear Lexi-
Everything changed for me on July 29th when you were born. It started changing before you were born. But then, that day, it was just different. I changed. Before you my success was most important – being a tough, serious, business person was it for me. I was thinking about the biggest houses, in the best neighborhoods with little concern outside of our immediate needs. And then it was different.
It’s not fair in some ways that I’ve changed. I know that. But I can’t change back. Because now I’m your Mommy. And you are the most important. Making sure that you have the best childhood possible – being the best role model that I can be – putting the work down and reading to you – enjoying dinner with you and laughing and splashing during bath time. That is most important now. I still matter. I do. And I’m going to make sure that I am a role model that shows you that too.
More then anything Lexi – I want to make you proud. I want you to walk across the floor at graduation (all of them starting in Pre-K all the way through med school if you want) and I want you to be proud of how I was your mother. I love you my doodle. I love you bigger then the sky and I would move mountains for you. I just want to make you proud.
Mommy
- A: November 28th, 2009 at 11:25pm
I'm glad I'm the first commenter on this post, because knowing you personally, I will say this: You make ME proud to be your friend. You make ME proud to be the mother of such a beautiful little girl. You make ME proud to be so strong, so fight every second of every day for what you deserve. For what you worked for. You will make your daughter proud. By being the woman she can one day hope to be.
- Val: November 29th, 2009 at 12:39pm
you do and you will. you make me proud xoxo
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• Day 28: Make my daughter proud •
November 27th: Go on a sail boat.
I’d really like to sail.
To go in the direction of the wind.
To feel the ocean mist dance through my hair.
Where my tears and the salty drops of sea mingle.
I’d really like to sail.
When I wrote my Mondo Beyondo list 8 weeks ago I put ‘need nothing’ on the list. And in the last 8 weeks I’ve learned something so important – I need nothing. I truly need not one thing. I’m not sure what it was I felt I needed at the moment of writing the list. Probably a waffle maker or something equally want worthy. I guess that was my biggest problem – confusing wants with needs. Making decisions on my wants over that of my needs.
Today I am just thank-full. I sat here for two segments of The Backyardigans (I’m very thankful for them) and wrote sentence after sentence about just how thankful I am and it just doesn’t say it. So I’m stopping, I’m looking you in the eye and I’m saying “Seriously, I’m thankful. Really. Thank Full.”
So it’s the 25th day – tomorrow is Thanksgiving and it’s been relatively easy to get to this point in this post every single day of the month. Today’s post is about lustful stuff. So Papa why don’t you go check out this site http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-Explore/Nikon-School/index.page and pick out a class you’d like to attend for Christmas. Love ya – see you Friday! Seriously – stop reading.
Hi everyone! (But Papa.) There are a handful of items on my list that are lust related. We’re going to hit all of them on one day (no pun intended – but – ha- hit all of them – ha. I’m 14.) I want to buy really beautiful, exquisite silk chamises. When I’m wearing my jeans and a t-shirt and my casual sneakers I want to be a sexy mother underneath. Like. Sex-eeee. And I want to feel that way – I want to be lusted after – dreamed of. And I want to love myself naked. Like really -appreciate the bod – feel the muscles – see the strength. I want to look across the room – lock eyes and know that they wonder whats going on with me. I’m certainly not starting from zero here – I have a strut and I’ve got some sexy going on but damn – I could feel so much sexier.
So tell me. You feeling sexy? Anything lust-full on your list? And if not – what the hell are you doing? Go add something right this second.
- Aimee: November 25th, 2009 at 1:24pm
Amen sister. I used to feel like this prior to motherhood and damnit I want it back! NOW! But--oh crap I have to work for it now. bummer.
- AndreAnna: November 25th, 2009 at 4:19pm
I want one day where I don't have peanut butter or snot smeared on my legs. We'll start there for feeling sexy.
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• Day 25: The lust list •
November 24th: Get a Tattoo
I started writing about my desire to have a tattoo. I have had at least 50 different sentences – all of them sucked. Sometimes in life you just want something. It doesn’t require explanation, reasons, excuses or anything. All that matters is desire. I want a tattoo. I’m not sure what I want which is why I don’t have one right now. Part of me wants a Bee (I call Lexi my little Bee) but then I think I’ll need to get a tattoo for each child to be fair and what if it really hurts? Then I think I’d like a little pink heart. Or maybe the chinese symbol for Chicken and Broccoli….errr…I mean Breathe.
Tell me something that you want that requires no explanation, reason, excuse….
- Bessie.viola: November 24th, 2009 at 10:03am
I have this thought often in passing as well. My 3 sisters all have tattoos, and I am the lone lame-o without. I often think I'd like a tiny little ladybug (just black & white? Like an outline?) for Maddie, but I have the same thought as you - what about subsequent children? Hmm. Perhaps we should explore this further in Chicago... who knows what could happen?
- AndreAnna: November 24th, 2009 at 10:13am
I want goats and chickens. I'm dead serious. Also, you know i have quite a few tattoos and yes, they hurt, but they're also kind of permanent. I have a few I wish I didn't and I'd like to get a few more that truly mean something. Take the time and inspiration will come and you'll know what you want. And for reak, avoid the Chinese letter stuff. I've designed my next one myself. It's two small infinity symbols linked together by a larger one. I love it and can't wait to get it. Let me know when you're ready and maybe we'll go together! Also, if you have an idea of something you want, let me know. I'm pretty good at those kinds of things.
- Sandy: November 24th, 2009 at 11:02am
Let's get them together! I want a daisy flower with one petal left on it that says he loves me... But dad says if I get a tattoo he gets a pierced ear... Hummmmm
- Ulli: November 24th, 2009 at 12:52pm
I always wanted a tattoo and got my first one four years ago; I now have four and all of them have a special meaning. They hurt - but you gave birth to a baby and compared to that getting a tattoo is a walk in the park! Go for it!
- Kristin: November 24th, 2009 at 2:09pm
I want a Lisa Leonard necklace. It's the family tree one and I want to put the full first names of all the kids on it, not just their nicknames. I've wanted something like that since they were born.
- Sarah Welch: November 24th, 2009 at 4:20pm
I want to go to a silent retreat. Where you literally don't talk for a week straight. Just get quiet and centered. What I wouldn't do for that!
- Kellie: November 24th, 2009 at 5:39pm
I have two. I swore I'd NEVER get one. I got my first one when my ex-husband I called it quits. I felt there were sunnier days in my future and my first ink is exactly that: a cool sun with flames. I don't love the design NOW, but I still love what it means to me. The sun is on my lower back. My 2nd one is an angel with a devil horn poking through and breaking her halo. Rather appropriate for me ;) I'm itching for my next one. I just need someone who can draw as I cannot.
- K.diehl: November 28th, 2009 at 4:35pm
I've got a tattoo. It is a shamrock, with my dad'd initials. Its small, about the size of a quarter. It didn't hurt very much. If you've had a child, this will be nothing. I think it took about 30 mins. Don't get colors, they hurt more. I just got it black and white. Its not for anyone else but you.
- Marcia: December 7th, 2009 at 4:12am
I was read your post and i saw this one. Your mom and me talked one day when there and we were talking about tattoos and she was telling me about her daisy she wants. I also want to get a tattoo one day but I have no idea what to get. It will be on my body forever so I know i need to take along time and think about it. All I know is I want it on my foot and I want to be able to add flowers or some symbol for each of my close relatives when they pass so they will me with me forever. It will definitely be for my family.
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She's just the cutest little thing! And I'm glad I made it to March. Now, where is Spring?!
Oh my goodness, Cass, thank you, thank you, thank you! This couldn't have happened at a better time. I'm so excited for the course! Thank you again for your generosity! :)
Having the kids help me in the kitchen is so much fun. Messy, but worth it. for everyone.
i love picture posts!! my fav is all of them but can you really beat the diaper stuffed but shot???