Don't Worry Be HAPPY

"The Constitution only guarantees the American People the right to pursue happiness. YOU HAVE TO CATCH IT YOURSELF."

-Benjamin Franklin

       I just got done watching the documentary, Happy and I strongly suggest you do so as well! I have always been a firm believer that life happens to you, the good and the bad, the happy and the sad... and that you have the choice to determine how you will react and how you will let life affect you. While watching this documentary I started thinking and asking myself... "What is something that truly makes me 100% happy?"

      I feel, that most of you know me pretty well... I enjoy my family, I have a great supportive group of friends, I have a wonderful job, an abundance of food to eat, a roof over my head, transportation, etc. And while all of those things make me happy in some way I have never been more happy than I am when I am with this guy...

       As a family I don't think anyone is ever prepared to have someone with different abilities (my favorite wording) enter their life. The unknown is scary...I was 12 when Zachary was born, I was aware of what Down Syndrome was and knew that Zachary would be different for the rest of his life, but for some reason it never scared me...I had an immediate connection with Zach, one that I can't even explain. The love I have and feel for him is unlike any I have ever experienced...and I'm pretty sure he feels the same ;)! When he and I are together I feel complete. I know why God put Zachy Conner in my life and that was to give my life direction...I honestly feel everything I do in some way is for Zach. He is the person and thing that truly make me 100% happy! So, I leave you with a question...What/Whom is the thing that truly makes you happy? Have a great week!

USA USA USA

       Can I tell you how much I enjoy the Olympics?...I absolutely love them! I turn them on as soon as I wake up and they are the last thing I watch before going to bed! I recently uploaded the London 2012 Olympics app to my phone...obsessed. My Saturday night consisted of eating Chickfila and watching the Men's gymnastics qualifying rounds and I thought that was a heck of a night...don't feel sorry for me. Swimming, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Soccer, Cycling, Weightlifting, Diving, Archery...I watch it ALL!
       Can we talk about the cute factor at the London 2012 Olympics?...My top favorite cute athletes so far: Ryan Lochte (swimming), Sam Mikulak (gymnastics), David Boudia (diving), Jake Dalton (gymnastics), and Lolo Jones (track) is gorgeous! I now know I need to start hanging out at the local pool/gymnastics gym to meet my future boyfriend/fiance/husband...just sayin. If you notice I didn't say, Michael Phelps...He seems to be a bit of a jerk this Olympics...anyone else agree?
       Our anthem. Our flag. When a U.S. Olympian wins gold and stands on the podium watching our flag and hearing our anthem I get insane chills and a bit misty eyed..what an amazing feeling representing our country, I can't even imagine! Which brings me to my next point: is 25 too old to start working towards an Olympic dream?...Yes, you say? I mean, I could do a heck of a back handspring back in high school, I think that could qualify me as a gymnast...no?? So, plan B: my future child will be an Olympic athlete...Olympics 2032, here we come! -Which is even more why I need to meet one of the athletes listed above, minus Lolo Jones.
       I consider myself to be a bit patriotic. I am a red, white, and blue wearing proud American! I feel so blessed to live in our country, there is no where else I'd rather be! The Olympics takes my patriotism to another level...I will randomly start shouting USA USA USA and singing our national anthem as is plays. Once again, I LOVE the Olympics. Go for the gold! USA!

Last, but not Least...

20) If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive who would it be and what would you eat? (Besides Jesus...nothing against him, I'd pick him too, but that's so obvious...let's think outside the box)


I've picked more than one person...frankly, I couldn't choose just one and once again, this is my blog, so really...I can do whatever I want. :)


Here's the list in no particular order:

1. Abraham Lincoln

2. Kevin Durant

3. Johann Sebastian Bach

4. Johnny Cash

5. Vincent van Gogh

6. Marc Jacobs

7. Eunice Shriver

This list could go on and on, so I think I'll stop here. Now, for the food...

What would I eat? Hmmm...As much as I love food and love trying new and different things I think I would go with a classic...Bacon cheeseburger and fries (preferably from Nic's). 

I want to hear yours! Ready? Set. Go!

Dollar Dollar Bill Yall

19) Would you marry someone much richer or much poorer than you?

Simple. Yes and yes, but let's face it...I'm a teacher, there aren't many poorer than I. =)

I'm thinking of a Beatles song..."All you need is love", but I'm going to add my own line: " But I'm not an idiot!"

I realize money is important especially in today's economy and I know it's a topic to start many fights over, but as long as my future husband has goals and ambitions, a job he loves, and can provide some sort of something for our family I'd be happy...and I'd want him to expect the same thing from me!

Your Wish is my Command

18) If a genie granted you 3 wishes, what would you ask for?

I'd like world peace (the REAL kind, not the Metta kind) as much as anyone, but don't Genie's have certain rules?...remember Aladdin? So, I'm going to keep it simple. Right now my 3 wishes would be...

1. The Thunder to SWEEP the Lakers

2. More production...less stress with 7 days of school left

3. A carefree, easy going, world traveling summer (that's just 1 wish, right?!)

And yours would be?...

You're Bothering Me If...

17) Tell me five of your pet peeves?

       Wait?...What?...Just 5? I will try to narrow them down and if I think of more I will type them out, because let's face it...this is my blog and I can do whatever I want. In no particular order...

1. LOUD eating!...Smacking. I don't care if you can't control it and your eating a "loud" chip, you will get the eye roll and I will move away from you!

2. Food Judgers. You know, those people who look awkwardly at your food and proceed to ask you, "what's that?" and then make a funny face. Ummm...no one is shoving it down your throat, I didn't even ask you to look at it!

3. People (mostly Wal-Mart people) who yell at the top of their lungs at their children, saying the most awful things..."What are you, stupid?"....Uhhh no, but, you're about to be when I slap ya upside your head and take your kid home with me!

4. People who feel the need to put in their two cents when they have NO idea what you're talking about!...That goes along with people who feel the need to run the gossip mill!

5. People throwing cigarette butts out their window!...Hello, we live in Oklahoma, not the wetlands! Grass fires, ever heard of them? I have!

Oh, I'm sure there will be more to come later. Stay tuned!

Frogs & Smelling Roses

16) Are there any fears you have that you would like to get over?

I think everyone has an unusual fear...mine being frogs. Weird, I know, but I do. I'm trying to get over it, because some of them are kind of cute...but they just freak me out! Dogs bark, cats meow, frogs do nothing and just jump at you! Ahhh...

On another level, a fear I have is letting go...I'll admit it, I'm a bit of a control freak, OCD, Type A person...interesting mix, huh? I'm learning that my life doesn't have to have deadlines. The beauty of life is just living it...and I'm trying to realize that, so if you see me running around trying to meet one of my many "deadlines," stop me and tell me to smell the roses!