01 Aug 2008

Luring the Sandman

As I sit in my darkened room, I realize that many of you may be waiting on some sort of an update. I’ve received a few emails voicing concern, and so many very wonderful messages filled with support and hope. Thank you. While I can’t say that everything is “okay,” I can […]

Continue reading "Luring the Sandman" »

29 Jul 2008

For and Against

Over the past couple of months, I’ve had an incredibly hard time putting into words how I felt. Well - maybe it had less to do with the words and everything to do with that “Publish” button - the one button that would spin my post into the blogosphere, never to be gotten back. […]

Continue reading "For and Against" »

21 Jul 2008

My 100 things

I asked Miss to start a list, so I will too.  Out of fairness ;)  Besides, she says my Amazon list with 99% L’s stuff just doesn’t cut it.  I hope you’ll all do this (and be sure to tell me!  ESPECIALLY if you are doing the bloggy swap!)  Anyways, the idea is to post […]

Continue reading "My 100 things" »

02 Jul 2008

Mirror, mirror: The self-image post

This is me:

But, whatever you may see in those pictures…may or may not be what *I* see.
I see an awful nose.
I see un-toned arms and flab.
I see a belly button that was an outtie for almost 6 months.
I see a tummy that looks much different than what it did pre-pregnancy (it used to be toned, […]

Continue reading "Mirror, mirror: The self-image post" »

30 May 2008

I AM.

I Am….
A wife.
A mother.
A daughter.
A servant.
A friend.
An award winning poet. Okay, okay…I only won one little award.
A writer…short stories and articles for several different publications.
A researcher.
A boutique owner.
A not-for-profit business owner.
An advice-giver.
A group leader.
A maker of things.
A past Mary Kay Lady.
Catholic.
A chocoholic - or, a brownie bites - aholic
Unfiltered and brutally honest.
Kind. Or, […]

Continue reading "I AM." »

26 May 2008

I’m Back!!!

Did you miss me?  Of course you did - and, we’re sticking with that.
Moving on.
Our trip was FANTASTIC.  Seriously, it was almost perfect… (perfect being ..well, PERFECT isn’t attainable…but this was pretty darn close).  And, because words alone wouldn’t suffice (that, and I’m excruciatingly tired), I’m going to show you in photographs.
My 2008 trip to […]

Continue reading "I’m Back!!!" »

16 May 2008

I’m…Leaving on a jet plane…

I’m leaving on a jet plane..   Don’t know when I’ll be back again…
Oh, wait yes I do.  Of COURSE I know…I’m the listmaker, remember?
I’m cleaning up, getting things ready…okay - ACTUALLY, I’m taking a break because I …um …was trying to wait and eat with Steven and I’m quite dizzy/weak/think I’m gonna puke.
And, for my […]

Continue reading "I’m…Leaving on a jet plane…" »

15 May 2008

Hi, my name is Ashley…

Hi, my name is Ashley, and I’m addicted to learning new things.  I’ve been suffering for 22 years now, and I can’t stop.  Every year, it gets worse and worse.  I just can’t quit!  I get busy and stressed and yearn for rest, but what do I do?  I add more.
Yes.  I have a huge […]

Continue reading "Hi, my name is Ashley…" »

07 May 2008

Questions 51 -55 - Answered. WANTED: 45 more…from anyone!

51.  If you could pick one song as your theme song what would it be and why?  Ha.  Oh gosh.  Well…That’s hard.  I don’t really relate to any one specific song.  Instead, it’s more like different songs that represents chapters, or moments, in my life.  But, that’d be a soundtrack and not a theme song, […]

Continue reading "Questions 51 -55 - Answered. WANTED: 45 more…from anyone!" »

06 May 2008

100 things about me - My 100th post!

First, the questions you all asked:
1.  Since you like books, and questions, I love book recommendations. What are some REALLY good ones you’ve read lately?  I guess that would depend on what type of book you are wanting to read…  One of my all-time favorite authors is Janet Evanovich (look for her series with the […]

Continue reading "100 things about me - My 100th post!" »