See, I told you I would start blogging more. :) So, first things first....I have yet to even start on my layout for round two of the digiscrappin contest. YIKES!!! :)
It's a tough one! But I am excited to do it because I NEVER scrap myself. I've thought of a few different directions I could go with it...but nothing that is really "me" yet. There are some BEAUTIFUL pages in the gallery already. Like this one, and this one, and Miss Lauren's, and Amy's super fab one, and my personal FAVE...I could go on, and on... I am literally blown away at the creativity of these women. WOW!! But one thing really bothers me. I can't believe how many people have such a negative view of themselves. I'm shocked!! I mean, I know that life is not ALWAYS peaches and cream (believe me, I KNOW!!)...but seriously, is it really THAT bad? I'm a firm believer that I am in control of my destiny. I control how I look at myself and shape how the world sees me. I guess I'm not one to sit at home and wallow in self hatred. If I don't like something, I change it. Or at least try to accept it for being part of ME. That is not meant to sound bad or offensive in any way, I just feel really sad for these people who hate themselves so much. Well, on that note, I'm planning on doing my page tonight. Hopefully I'll get some major inspiration so I can get the crazy thing done.
I've been thinking about Mother's day coming up and wondering what we are going to do for our dinner. (We go to my parents house every other Sunday for dinner with everyone.) My dad usually requests the Strawberry Spinach Salad that is one of my specialties. So I'm sure this time will be no different. :) I originally found the recipe at allrecipes.com, but modified things a bit to suit our tastes a little more. It's my FAVORITE and I could eat it by the bucket loads. It's perfect for all those spring/summer get-togethers, and in the winter I just sub pomegranate seeds for the strawberries. YUMMMMMMMM-O! So here ya go:
And that is about it for today. Gotta run and grab Liv from school and finish cleaning so I can spend the rest of the night scrapping little ol' me. hehe Wish me luck!
This is one of the best salads I have ever had. I would suggest everyone eats this - often! YUM!
Posted by: CraftTeaLady | May 11, 2006 at 05:37 PM
So I have ALWAYS loved your blog, but now I love it even more!!! Your recipes are the BOMB, KEEP THEM COMING!!!! I love recipes and finding new things to make. I go to allrecipes.com ALL the time!!!! Anyway, I can't wait to see your LO, good luck girl!!!!
Posted by: Nina | May 11, 2006 at 08:24 PM
ooooooh yummy yum. i can't wait to try this out!! sounds so delish :) good luck on your lo and i'm sure it will be fab girl :)
Posted by: BethMaat | May 11, 2006 at 08:52 PM
That salad sounds delish. I may just have to make that for Mother's Day dinner. Yum!
I agree with you about negative self image. I have been very surprised by all the layouts I have seen. I guess my personality is more like yours, if I am unhappy I will do something to change it...that goes for body image or life situations. Life is too short baby!
Posted by: Maegan | May 11, 2006 at 09:21 PM
I totally agree with all that you said about the takes on the challenge. You know, I'm not judging people who feel that way about themselves. I'm just saying, I don't get that. It's not something I can wrap my mind around. If I'm unhappy, I figure out why and then change it. If it's unchangeable, then I assume God is teaching me something through it. A purifying fire so to speak. I don't know....maybe that's the difference I guess. Faith.
Posted by: Shannon B. (aka dancingirisheyes) | May 12, 2006 at 12:17 AM
okay that recipe sounds like a little piece of heaven! can't wait to see what you come up with for your page I'm sure it will blow all of ours out of the water! :)
Posted by: lauren | May 12, 2006 at 11:42 AM
That recipe is making me hungry! I may have to try that this weekend! Thanks for sharing and hope you have a FABULOUS mother's day!
Posted by: Amy | May 12, 2006 at 04:56 PM
Hey there! I'm loving how you decided to do your posts! Perfect! I know you mentioned photo processes, etc-- I would love to know how you did the color in the ones of your daughter with the easter egg mishap! Just beautiful! I'm going to try this salad out and those wonderful laundry tips! Seriously, loving this! Thanks so much and Happy Happy Happy Mom's Day to you!
Posted by: Jen Harr | May 12, 2006 at 06:11 PM
I forgot to mention I love the new bloggin' guidelines you have setup for yourself......this strawberry spinach salad sounds divine...love that it has poppy seeds in it - I am all about the poppy or sesame seeds! :D
~j
Posted by: jayne | May 12, 2006 at 07:33 PM
Yummy.... thanks for the yummy recipe! I like your Blogging schedule.... I'll be checking in. ;)
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Posted by: Gina | May 13, 2006 at 07:10 AM
Great blog schedule - I agree about the money thing to - gotta blog to make it worth it! Love the last two posts!
Posted by: MandaKay | May 13, 2006 at 08:16 PM
ita - i'm so surprised about how many have such a neg image of themselves (and what shannon said!)! :( loving seeing you update your blog! :)
Posted by: amy | May 15, 2006 at 06:41 AM
Oh YUMM!!
Posted by: Andrea* | May 15, 2006 at 02:42 PM
YUM YUM YUM!!! I will definetly try this out. Sounds really good (almost wrote goof!ha)
Hope your having a great weekend!
Posted by: Luxy | May 27, 2007 at 07:18 AM