Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time. For that is the stuff life is made of.

Lately, it seems to me that there are those who are trying to deter me from loving life...at least, to its fullest.

You know the feeling when you realize you've put more stock and absolute blind faith in someone than you ever should have and you can't for the life of you figure out, no matter how much you've tried, why you did it and why they want to be the way they are...you know the feeling?

That's how I'm feeling this very second.

I'm feeling a little stupid...well actually, 15 years worth of  stupid.

Because of the all the ice and snow, school has been out and the mini-staycation turned into a WHOLE week off.

Guess I've had too much idle time on my hands as a result, and the wheels are turning way too fast.

This is how I feel because I wouldn't allow someone to manipulate, control, patronize, and guilt me...really?

Everything, including the kitchen sink (well proverbially speaking), has been thrown at me.

 I'm still standing!

 

I'm feeling better already.

 

However...

 

 

I prefer this song.

 

 

 

...Big wheels keep on turnin'. Proud Mary keeps on burnin'!

 

 

 

 

I'd like to know how you cope with similar situations. What do you do to occupy your mind and keep it off less than positive thoughts until they subside?

 

*Thanks for dropping by!

P.S.

I decided to link-up with a new blog hop I ran across while I was looking for new interesting blogs. I really liked Jo's blog, Jo, My Gosh!, when I ran across it. She's an adorable military wife whose care packages are so creative and absolutely awesome! Give her a look as well as some of the other blogs linking-up this week. All ya gotta do is click on Jo's link above.

    

   

Something New - April Currently Linkup

My very first linkup...yay! I saw this monthly linky and liked the idea too much to pass it up. A new one comes out at the beginning of every month. It was started by a teacher called Farley...that's it, just Farley at Oh' Boy Fourth Grade. 



Oh' Boy Fourth Grade


So, here's my very first Currently.

Now it's your turn, and here's how:

I tried this with both a Mac and a PC and PowerPoint, and these directions worked like a charm.

For the ADVICE section this time... give advice for blogging, or selling, or creating, etc.

Farley asks that we remember The Rule of 3... comment on the 2 links in front of you and the one after you...it's just nice. To do this, go to the large Currently button at the top of this post and click on Farley's link. Then, scroll down to see everyone else who has posted their April Currently.

Hope you enjoy.

*Thanks for dropping by!



 

It's Here!...My First Giveaway: $200 Piperlime Giftcard

I'm so excited to be joining a group of 13 other bloggers and fashionistas in my very first giveaway! The prize is a $200 Piperlime giftcard.

Colleen @ Parties and Cardis | Bekah @ Matters of Merrymaking | Laura @ Walking In Memphis In High Heels

Natalie @ My Crazy Busy Life | Amanda @ The Sequined Spaniel | Jaime @ Mommy On A Mission

Tasha @ A Sunshiny Day | Jen Marie @ Southern Belle | Lia @ Sunkissed & Southern

Sarah @ Moske Monkey Business | Bree @ aBree Fashion | Terri @ Peace, Love, & Applesauce

Misty @ Handbags & Handguns | Wendy @ The Sweet Life of Second Grade
Whether your style runs toward...


Day-to-Night,

Jet-Set Bohemian,

Fun and Flirty,

Playful Prep,

Downtown Cool,

or just some Sweet Little Accessories...

this darlin' is for you!


What's even better is the card can be used in-store or online where there's always free shipping & returns. It can also be used at Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy, and Athleta.


We are using Rafflecopter to help you enter the giveaway. You can get up to 84 entries in the drawing. To enter, just use the Rafflecopter tool below. Giveaway will run until 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, March 31, 2013.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The winner will be announced here and notified by email.

Good luck!!!