Who I Am and Why I'm Here

Hello Everyone!

My name is Hope for those of you who are new to my blog. I have been blogging for a little over a year off an on. I originally started this blog because I wasn't working and wanted to keep to a schedule and hold my self responsible for doing something everyday. I write about many different things. Each day of the week has a different theme. I have a four year old daughter and often find myself relating my posts to her. I write publicly so that I can share my opinion and sometimes make people smile. I want to expand my audience. I love getting feedback. I have never been a strong writer so I am hoping to improve my writing as well.

Keep checking back daily to read more about myself and the world around me.

I really hope you all enjoy reading my blog. Please leave comments with suggestions or thoughts.

"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius

Week 2: Temptations

This week has been alright. Its been a little tough with all the events going on. I made a cake for my daughters birthday. There were so many treats around. It is amazing how many temptations you realize are around you when you start trying to cut back and live a healthier life.  I realize the closer it gets to the wedding and the more activities and events that come up the harder it is to stay on track. This week I have done better about only eating half of my meal when we go out. 

What have you struggled with this week?

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius

Going Obsolete

I am taking this weeks prompt form dailypost.wordpress.com. 

Going Obsolete: Of all the technologies that have gone extinct in your lifetime, which one do you miss the most?

I miss CDs and CD players the most. My first CD was C'mon C'mon by Sheryl Crow. These days it is a lot easier to just download a digital copy of an album or a song. One of my favorite things to do is make mix CDs. When I got my new computer I didn't even have a disk drive. I rarely use CDs in my car anymore. I normally hook my phone up to an AUX cord and just stream music that way. Now instead of mix CDs I just have to make a playlist. It is amazing how fast technology evolves. I remember as a kid using cassette tapes. Once CDs started to become a thing I got a portable player. Anytime it got bumped it would make the CD skip. I am very excited to watch as it evolves even more in the next twenty years of my life.

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius

Share My World: Living Life to the Fullest

In a car would you rather drive or be a passenger?

I would much rather drive. I have a fear of riding in other peoples cars when they are driving. Not sure where the fear comes from. All I do know is I feel more comfortable when I am behind the wheel.

If you were handed free opera tickets, would you go or sell them? Why?

I would probably go. I have never been to an opera. I have heard good and bad things about operas but I will never know how I feel about them until I go to one myself.

Describe your own outlook on life in seven words or less. (NOTE: does not necessarily have to be a sentence.)

Live Laugh Love Family Friends Happiness and Fun

Which would you prefer: A wild, turbulent life filled with joy, sorrow, passion, and adventure-intoxicating successes and stunning setbacks; or a contented bordering on happy, secure, predictable life surrounded by friends and family without such wide swings of fortune and mood?

I would definitely prefer the wild, turbulent life filled with joy, sorrow, passion, and adventure-intoxicating successes and stunning setbacks. Everything happen for a reason. We would never learn if we never had set backs.

Bonus Question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?

This week I am grateful for my amazing daughter. She turned four years old today. Time flies way to fast.  This week I am looking forward getting alterations done on my wedding gown.

Leave your answers to these questions in the comments.

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius

Five Minute Friday: Favorite

This Weeks word is: Favorite

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I used to fill out surveys like this one in high school on Facebook. Thought I would share some of my favorites with you.

What is your favorite movie? Titanic

What is your favorite tv show? Gilmore Girls

What is your favorite song? What If I by Jessi Smiles

What is your favorite book? Harry Potter, Twilight Saga, Hunger Games

What is your favorite type of music? Country

What is your favorite type of movie? Sci-Fi

What is your favorite tv channel? ABC Family

What is your favorite animal? Bear

What is your favorite color? Blue

What is your favorite drink? Diet Mountain Dew

What is your favorite time of day? Night

What is your favorite place to be? At a concert

Who is your favorite singer? Luke Bryan

What is your favorite sport? Baseball

Who is your favorite band? Simple Plan

What is your favorite quote? If You Think You Can You Can

What is your favorite clothes? Yoga Pants

What is your favorite store? Kohl's 

What is your favorite word? Ya'll

What is your favorite electronic? My Mac!

What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

What is your favorite country? Australia

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If you want to know more about Five Minute Friday stop be Kate Motaung's blog.

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius

World UFO Day

Today World UFO Day is celebrated. You may or may not believe in UFOs, but take some time today and look to the sky, and watch a sci-fi film. I plan on watching Transformers or Men In Black today. Then after the sun sets I will go for a walk and hopefully have a clear sky to admire.

What will you watch today to celebrate?

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius

Double Trouble

The weather in Colorado has been really wacky this year. It might be hard to see but we had a double rainbow the other day and the color of the sky was amazing.

Have you taken any cool nature pictures? Share with me below any stories or pictures that this makes you think of.

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius