It's the Simple Things

Have you ever just sat down and thought about the little things you like or don't like?

I was driving home from my business meeting tonight thinking about them, so I thought I'd share.

You know, I will slow down (safely) driving on Aviation/Airport Dr in Raleigh to allow a plane to fly over top of my car? Yes, I have even come to a complete stop between the two lakes, waiting for that glorious roar. At first, I wasn't sure why I liked it so much. As I thought about it some more, I realized it was the memories it invoked. I remember when Grandma and I would go to a park near Pope Air Force Base and just watch the planes fly over while playing on the swings. I just think planes are cool.

I like to look at deer (live) on the side of the road. My deer goggles are quite keen and I see A LOT of deer on the side of the road at night all over the place, but mainly on Aviation Dr and I-40. They are cool to look at, as long as they aren't running in front of my car, into my car, etc. I still get that tense feeling like they might, and on occasion, while passing by, have beeped my horn so they will look up at me (hopefully they weren't alarmed and ran in front of the next car). I have seen/heard of many a deer accident, but that doesn't deter me from liking to see a pack of deer on the side of the road.

I like it when the temperature is 68 degrees. It's just perfect. Not too hot and not too cold. Perfect. Plus, I can just open the windows and turn off the heat/AC.

I hate being late. I just do.

I like classical music on when I read. There's just something about music without words that keeps my mind attuned to what I am reading and makes it more enjoyable.

In fact, I really only like Classical and Contemporary Christian music. On occasion, I will listen to some good new rock songs (aka Daughtry), but my radio is rarely on any other stations other than WCPE, His Radio, and KLOVE.

I hate the news. So negative.

I like Survivor. I know. Pathetic. I also like Ellen. Yeah, she's a lesbian. But, she's funny too. I like the Price is Right. Yay for Bob. I would love to go see him before he retires. It's doubtful though.

I like the Weather Channel. Or Weather.com. Weather is fascinating to me. Plus, I want to know what tomorrow will be like. Rodney just thinks I should go outside the day of to figure it out. I just want to be prepared.

I like a good artistic/symbolic film. Even ones with subtitles. I like good puzzle films or films that tie back in with the clues already presented. Ooooo, I like it!

I like it when my birds snuggle with me. It's the softness of their feathers on my cheek or neck.

I like to take pictures. Lots of them. It's fun. Plus, the feeling of accomplishment after taking a good shot, finishing a scrapbook, etc is awesome.

I like lightning, but not thunder. Thunder is scary. Lightning is beautiful and edgy.

I hate early mornings. I would rather just wake up when my body is fully rested and not to an ALARM clock (they named that right).

I hate it when my pillow falls on the ground, a bird poops on it, a dog sits on it, or an authorized person puts their hands, face, butt on it. Dude, that's where my face lays at night. Gross. I will change my pillowcase in any of those cases. I also like the smell of my pillow. Yeah, it's weird because no one else smells what I do.

I like to get into a made-bed at night. I like the look of a made-bed. It just feels better.

I hate taking showers in the morning. It draws my routine and schedule out too long. I am not a morning person as it is.

I like to eat breakfast. I love breakfast food. Not always healthy but good and tasty! I could eat breakfast food for lunch and dinner as well. So many options!

I like happy, positive people. That's probably why I am in the business I am in. They fill my happy tank up.

I like babies. Not babies of my own. Other people's babies when they are sweet and not screaming. I like it when a baby falls asleep in my arms or on my chest. It just feels right. (still do not want one from my womb though)

I get fulfilled taking care of my home. Yep, never thought I'd say that, but I would love to be a housewife. No, I wouldn't get stir crazy. There are many things I could do if I were job-free. It's coming soon....

Cute Updated Pics of Andrew

TLC

Baby-Daddy time!

Aww... sickeningly cute!

Cry Babies! (I love this shot of my Dad!)

Plus Size Models

I was watching Tyra on America's Next Top Model (yeah, I know....) and it actually irritated me. They have two models on there that they are calling "Plus Size." In fact, they were saying that models are plus size when they are size 12 or 14. I, personally, have always thought that plus sizes were 14W+. When I saw those two gals, I thought they were beautiful and definitely not Plus Size. They looked great in their swim suits and would never even consider calling them plus sized.

America's view of being skinny has always bothered me. Did you know that Size 12 is not fat? In fact, it is the size of an average American woman. I just read the book by Meg Cabot, Size 12 is Not Fat. It wasn't what I expected, but quite enjoyable. Heather, the main character, kept getting called fat and finally got her revenge at the end. Even still, I totally agree with that title.

I think that it is good for a woman to have a little bit of "meat" on her. It makes her look healthy and besides, God made us a certain way and for certain purposes anyways. Now, I don't hate skinny girls, and I do wish I weighed less (I am working on it), but I do believe that you can be healthy even at a heavier weight or larger size.

Beyond everything, I think that our country should promote being healthy rather than skinny. This is especially needed in the entertainment industry.

Oh, and SIZE 12 IS NOT FAT!

Lovebird's Concerto

Check this out! A professional painter, Jamie Grossman in New York, painted our BeBe! If you are interested in checking out her work, this is a link to the original post and her blog! She sells her paintings, so you will have an opportunity to purchase the painting of BeBe if you so desire!

This is the original shot!