Shelly Thing #73

Today, Today... what a day.  11 Years ago today I experienced one of the most traumatic things to ever happen to a young girl... Well one of the most traumatic things to happen to My Family and I.  I can remember that day like it was yesterday.  So many things going on around us.  I remember waking up at my Aunt Noreen's house... The hospital called my mom early that morning. 

Little did we know the night prior was the last time I would ever get to speak to my Dad...  

Sitting in the room, Listening to the mumbles of Silent Prayers from friends and family.  

With all 4 of us holding him, My father Passed away...

My Rock, My Daddy... the figure that I thought would be there for every move in my Future, Was gone.

My Heart Shattered to a million pieces.

It wasn't easy, I still isn't.  I does get better, I promise.  All the times I wish I could have my dad with us. He was taken way too early and I'd do anything to see him again.  Talk to him, Have him meet his grand kids.  Having experiencing something such as this, made me realize all the things in life we take for granted.  Life is short.  Shorter then we all perceive.  Don't forget to tell the ones you Love how you truly feel about them.  I wish I could take back all the times I went out and spend all of those times with my dad... but everything happens for a reason.  I wish I could make a pot of coffee and share it with him.  I wish for a lot of things...  Grab the people you care about and tell them today... You never know, tomorrow they might not be there. 

Today I cheers to the Memories...  Reflect and Remember.

I love you Daddy and Miss you more then anything in this world.  

Shelly Things #72

Happy New Year Everybody! Happy 2012, Happy Birthday To ME! 

The holidays mean something much different to me, besides the obvious family times that really make it special.  It truly is the end of the year for me.  Christmas, New Years and poof My Birthday January 2nd.  It's the end of an age and the beginning of the new and it's so close to new years so it's kinda cool.  When I was younger I used to want a different Birthday month.. Only because I was nervous that it was so close to Christmas I'd get jipped from gifts, and then we ALWAYS went back to school the day of my birthday from vacation... it was a bummer then.  I know I don't have a special day to look forward to in the middle of the summer but what the Heck, I'll drink to anything.  Happy "It's Thursday and I was on time to work today" is just fine by me.  My Holidays were great and I hope all of you had a wonderful time as well.  If you have a resolution in mind, take small steps and make it happen! Good Luck!

Shelly Thing #71

Ending this Year with a Bang!  I am thankful that I didn't continue with last years bad habits... ie. Bad People.. you know who you are! Well anyway, on to 2012 and getting stronger every step of the way ;) My Birthday is in 4 days, who is gonna party it  up with me?? It's my last year in my 20's... ugh!

 

So here is to the New Year and the New Opportunities!

Cheers!

Shelly Thing #70

Mood: Bothered

Costume: Got my damn Cape on!

OK so here we go... I welcome you to my damn rant of the day...



Parts of me want to save my fingers and not type this but I am also saving my breath in the same... because it would be pointless, but I need to get it out somewhere.  Regardless if you read this or not.

I didn't realize that I was born yesterday... when were you going to tell me??  Well no, I really wasn't.  It was a cold day in January in 1983, right after we all said Happy New Year, Sheila welcomed me into the world after a long 3 day battle.... nobody said I make things easy either, cause obviously I didn't from the jump.  I was born a female, yes... still doesn't make me an idiot, as some males may argue.  It doesn't make me irrational either, even though I don't claim to never be that way.  My best friends will tell me if I am being just that and I will sit down and listen... I also am not saying that my best friends won't tell me I am being stupid for letting this bother me as well.  We are all human and we all make decisions on our own.  Now down to the nitty gritty.  My FRIENDS... are genuine.  Don't call/text me just when it's a convenience for YOU, yes it's obvious.  Like I said, I was NOT born yesterday.  You took the time out of your busy schedule to address me and then poof, no response... what do I think this means??
 

YOU WASTED MY TIME.  

If you are not going to continue on with the reason you are addressing me in the first place, then why bother?? Why take the time to reach out if you know it's just filling the down time you have.  I work a lot, most of you know... so when I stop what I am doing to respond to you, make it worth it!  I may sound like a bitch, but I already warned you, my cape is on! No I am not unhappy and this is not why I am ranting.  NO I am not a Naggy Bitch, I am just being honest...  I will do anything for my Family and Friends, I will be a true friend till the end.  One hand washes the other, so on and so on... so this is what burns my toast on a daily basis.  I don't reach out because you don't respond (it's not like you care anyway)... again, I don't like to waste my time!  I will stand mighty proud on my soapbox this morning and scream it in your ear... I am not going to beg you to understand the person that I am and the friend I am trying to be... if You don't get it then I guess, It is what it is.  Please don't waste my time anymore.  I am happy and content at living the life that I want.  I love the people that want to be in my life and they love me back.  I guess this all stemmed from a quote I read this morning....  

The only people you need in your life are the ones that need you in theirs." -unknown

I am not an on the fly friend.  My attention and time is worth more then you think. I have goals... I know what I want in life and a friendship like that is not on that list.  After all I am just being honest... 

My Sarcasm is the response to your lack of genuine friendship. 

Shelly Thing #69

OK, so I am going to take a minute to apologize for my absence... I have been one Busy Shelly!  New things have fallen into my lap and I have been so grateful for them.  I started a second job, with some cool nifty photogs at a Portrait Photography Studio and I am having a blast!  It consumes more of my free time but who doesn't love fulfilling their Passion while making some dough in the mix?  If said you didn't Love it... I might ask what was wrong with you lol cause it's pretty cool! I started a personal journey and have been quite successful at it.. I am going to toot my own horn and pat myself on the back because I know that anything that I put my mind to because I want it that bad, I AM going to the Achieve it!! I haven't failed myself yet and I am never going to ;) I am on a roll!  Things are looking up in Shelly's World!  I AM SHELLY, HEAR ME ROAR! LOL continuing on... can you tell I have been in an excellent mood? lol  So for now I will keep you all posted, via Social Network... where ever you can catch me :) Happy Friday, Happy Veterans Day! Thank You to all the vets who have given us Freedom!

Shelly Thing #68

So, it's been too long since I have blogged! I need to get back into the swing of things.  I kinda let the rest of my summer take a hold of me and the thought of blogging just slipped my mind... oh well!   Well anyways, guess what tomorrow is!?  Done Guessing??  Well, it's CUPCAKE TUESDAY!!!!   Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday October 18th, 2011 and continuing every damn Tuesday... Miss Kellee and I will be working hard in my Kitchen... Experimenting, Testing, Tasting, Baking... etc. etc..  I have that long list of Flavors that my FB friends so generously offered up and we are going to go through that list, one flavor at a time!   If you were so lucky to include yourself in that first entry, then you will be happy to know... I will personally Hand Deliver 2 cupcakes of ones said flavor choice! (providing the distance is within reason)  so keep your eyes peeled for when your delivery is up and keep checking back for our Cupcake Progress! I promise to post pics :)

Ps, I told you guys to wait for it... I didn't ask you for NO REASON! lol  Get ready!!

Shelly Thing #67

Shame on me...


Shame on me to believe, I could fix you for eternity...

and for all the pain and heartache you brought me through... I was just about to give up my dreams for you.  I lived a double life that no one knew, if I only could see the damage you would do.  Glad I am passed what I thought was new but I can't help but raise awareness from YOU!