I don't feel like I tell my readers JUST how much I appreciate you all.
I had no idea this blog was going to blow up the way it did.
Honestly, I just needed an outlet.
A way to "talk" about how I really felt about the things going on in my life, because if anyone knows me, you know that I REFUSE to talk about my feelings in person. No matter how many "We are here for you." and "You can talk to us." comments I get, I still refuse, and I always will. It's nothing personal. It's just the person that I am, and honestly, I feel better if I don't talk about it.
I wanted to be able to reach others who were going through similar things.
I wanted them to know they weren't alone.
I want them to know it gets better.
Plus, I like making people laugh with the ridiculous things I say in my posts.
I want to touch on deep issues that may make you feel every emotion possible.
I want to keep you all in the "loop of my life."
People tell me I have a talent when it comes to writing, and I have never seen it that way. I still don't see it that way.. I just thank God it comes to me naturally.
People have said I should write a book..
The thought has crossed my mind..
I'd set it up like a diary, with multiple entries about my disease and my "real thoughts."
Just so my readers could "get inside the head of a chronically living girl." ...sounds creepy.
But, I am not sure.. We will see.
But, that is the method to my madness. That is the reason why I have continued, and will continue to do what I do.
Like I said, I can't thank you readers enough for everything. For sharing my blog, talking to others about my blog, suggesting it to others who may be having a hard time, and leaving me all the feedback you do.
I don't want this blog to JUST apply to those with a chronic illness. I want it to apply to everyone that has the time to sit down and read it. I want everyone to be able to take something from each post and apply it to their life, or share it with someone else. I want to leave you all thinking.
I hope I do just that.
Thank you all for following me through the highs and the lows because it's...
"Just another day in the life."
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
EveryBODY is Beautiful
I decided it was time for me to tell you about my program that I have in the works.
Before I got sick, I was convinced that looks were everything.
I believed you had to look a certain way before people would like you.
I guarantee you, I was the most shallow human being on the face of the Earth.
After getting sick and getting my ostomy, I quickly had a reality check and learned that looks aren't everything.
I learned that every person's body is beautiful.
God took time to create and mold you into what you are.
If that isn't beauty, I don't know what is.
Now, this doesn't just apply to the person with scars, or the person with cancer, or the person with an ostomy, etc.
This applies to everyBODY!
To the kid that doesn't feel beautiful because they have acne.
To the kid that doesn't feel beautiful because they are heavier.
To the kid that doesn't feel beautiful because they have any imperfection.
YOUR BODY IS BEAUTIFUL!
You should NEVER feel ashamed of who you are!
Take your differences and use them as conversation starters!
When I had my ostomy, I walked in and a girl was crying in the restroom..
I panicked and all I could think to say was "Hey, you wanna see me intestine?"
I mean.. that's cool.. right?
Even though she didn't want to see it, she stopped crying, and got a giggle out of it..
So, I check that off as a success in my book.
I want this program to reach all across the US. I want to travel to elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and even places of business to share my story and help motivate others to love their imperfections, because lets be honest, we learn to look in the mirror and point out our flaws at a young age, and it carries on through the rest of our lives. I want to put an end to this.
So, starting next month, at the end of my weekly blog posts, I am going to post a challenge for you to take and apply to your lives that week.
If you do anything, I want you to do this.
Not for me.
But for yourself.
"Just another day in the life."
Before I got sick, I was convinced that looks were everything.
I believed you had to look a certain way before people would like you.
I guarantee you, I was the most shallow human being on the face of the Earth.
After getting sick and getting my ostomy, I quickly had a reality check and learned that looks aren't everything.
I learned that every person's body is beautiful.
God took time to create and mold you into what you are.
If that isn't beauty, I don't know what is.
Now, this doesn't just apply to the person with scars, or the person with cancer, or the person with an ostomy, etc.
This applies to everyBODY!
To the kid that doesn't feel beautiful because they have acne.
To the kid that doesn't feel beautiful because they are heavier.
To the kid that doesn't feel beautiful because they have any imperfection.
YOUR BODY IS BEAUTIFUL!
You should NEVER feel ashamed of who you are!
Take your differences and use them as conversation starters!
When I had my ostomy, I walked in and a girl was crying in the restroom..
I panicked and all I could think to say was "Hey, you wanna see me intestine?"
I mean.. that's cool.. right?
Even though she didn't want to see it, she stopped crying, and got a giggle out of it..
So, I check that off as a success in my book.
I want this program to reach all across the US. I want to travel to elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and even places of business to share my story and help motivate others to love their imperfections, because lets be honest, we learn to look in the mirror and point out our flaws at a young age, and it carries on through the rest of our lives. I want to put an end to this.
So, starting next month, at the end of my weekly blog posts, I am going to post a challenge for you to take and apply to your lives that week.
If you do anything, I want you to do this.
Not for me.
But for yourself.
"Just another day in the life."
Modern Day Issues
All of this bull crap has really drove me off the edge..
So, I am going to blunt.
There is your warning.
I don't want to hear anyone else's opinion, honestly. So, if you're easily offended by how others may feel, or if you are that person who believes that your opinion is the only correct opinion.. Stop reading while you're ahead.
LGBT Marriage
Okay, the LGBT community can get married. Congratulations! I am happy that you are happy! You do you, you be yourself.
People who are being rude about it- Guess what? People in the LGBT community were already living together. You didn't run your mouth.. They could've went and got their last name changed to their significant other's. You didn't run your mouth..
No one is forcing you to go live in their homes with them. SO SHUT UP.
What they do, isn't your business.
Just like what you do, isn't their business.
To all the Christians- You don't have to agree with it.. But you sin too.. ALL SINS ARE EQUAL. You don't like it? Don't spread the negativity. Just pray for them.
When Christians post these hateful things about people, do you think you are leading them to Christ? If anything, you are pushing them away.
You don't have to agree with someone's ways to love them anyways.
Confederate Flag
This stuff was done and over with forever ago.
Yes, I think its offensive.
Yes, I am already tired of seeing all these rude rednecks posting rebel flag pictures, putting them on their truck, etc.
But, like I said earlier, you do you.
I don't like it, so I will turn my head.
Caitlynn Jenner
YOU GO GIRL!
I am happy people can now feel comfortable in their own skin and feel free to be themselves.
Everyone hating on her? When you know her personally, and the choices she makes start to have an impact on you personally, then you can say whatever.
To the people saying she should lose her Olympic title- She won that years ago. She worked for it. She earned it. Don't bring up old things to try and tear a person down.
With that said, I know many wont agree with me, just like I don't agree with many of you.. But, that's the beauty of opinions.
"Just another day in the life."
So, I am going to blunt.
There is your warning.
I don't want to hear anyone else's opinion, honestly. So, if you're easily offended by how others may feel, or if you are that person who believes that your opinion is the only correct opinion.. Stop reading while you're ahead.
LGBT Marriage
Okay, the LGBT community can get married. Congratulations! I am happy that you are happy! You do you, you be yourself.
People who are being rude about it- Guess what? People in the LGBT community were already living together. You didn't run your mouth.. They could've went and got their last name changed to their significant other's. You didn't run your mouth..
No one is forcing you to go live in their homes with them. SO SHUT UP.
What they do, isn't your business.
Just like what you do, isn't their business.
To all the Christians- You don't have to agree with it.. But you sin too.. ALL SINS ARE EQUAL. You don't like it? Don't spread the negativity. Just pray for them.
When Christians post these hateful things about people, do you think you are leading them to Christ? If anything, you are pushing them away.
You don't have to agree with someone's ways to love them anyways.
Confederate Flag
This stuff was done and over with forever ago.
Yes, I think its offensive.
Yes, I am already tired of seeing all these rude rednecks posting rebel flag pictures, putting them on their truck, etc.
But, like I said earlier, you do you.
I don't like it, so I will turn my head.
Caitlynn Jenner
YOU GO GIRL!
I am happy people can now feel comfortable in their own skin and feel free to be themselves.
Everyone hating on her? When you know her personally, and the choices she makes start to have an impact on you personally, then you can say whatever.
To the people saying she should lose her Olympic title- She won that years ago. She worked for it. She earned it. Don't bring up old things to try and tear a person down.
With that said, I know many wont agree with me, just like I don't agree with many of you.. But, that's the beauty of opinions.
"Just another day in the life."
Getting to Know All About You
Yes, the title of this is from The King and I..
Do I care? No.
In this post, I am going to answer questions and NOT talk about my disease, so you guys can actually get to know ME.. Not just about my disease.
1) Who is your hero?
I don't have one.. I look up to a lot of people in a lot of different ways.
2) If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
My old Kentucky home.
3) What is your biggest fear?
Death, or heights.
4) What is your favorite family vacation?
Disney World when I was 9.
5) What would you change about yourself if you could?
My ears.. They are big enough to pick up radio stations.
6) What makes you really angry?
When people lie.
7) What motivates you to work hard?
Knowing it will pay off in the end.
8) What is your favorite type of music?
Anything.
9) What is your favorite movie?
Anything Disney, or Tim Burton (strange, right).
10) What is your proudest accomplishment?
I don't think I have accomplished anything big yet.
11) What is your favorite color?
Purple
12) What is your favorite book to read?
I don't want to be mainstream and say "Anything John Green!"
but... Anything John Green.
13) What makes you laugh the most?
I literally laugh at myself all the time.. and Brandon.
14) What was the last movie you went to? What'd you think?
Paper Towns.. Eh.
15) What did you want to be when you were small?
An actress.
16) How do you dress?
Like a prep.
17) If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?
Be Belle at Disney World.
18) What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play?
Watch- Basketball
Play- Volleyball
19) Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car?
DRIVE A CAR
20) What would you sing at karaoke night?
Don't Stop Believin'
Just kidding. I wouldn't be anywhere that had karaoke, and I really wouldn't sing.
21) What two radio stations do you listen to in the car the most?
I don't listen to the radio because the pressure washer broke my antenna.
22) Which would you rather do: wash the dishes, mow the lawn, clean the bathroom, or vacuum the house?
Clean the bathroom.
23) How tall are you?
5'4
24) If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
My nana's biscuits and gravy.
25) Who is your favorite author?
John Green and Kate Dicamillo
26) Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
Yes.. TeToe.
27) Do you like or dislike surprises? Why or why not?
I love them! It means I am getting something good!
28) In the evening, would you rather play a game, visit a relative, watch a movie, or read a book?
Watch a movie.
29) Would you rather vacation in Hawaii or Alaska? Why?
Hawaii. Tropical is my thing.
30) Would you rather win the lottery or work at the perfect job?
Win the lottery.
31) Who would you want to be stranded on a deserted island with?
My dog.
32) If money was no object, what would you do all day?
Shop.
33) If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?
1600.
34) How would your friends describe you?
..entertaining, that's for sure.
35) What are your hobbies?
Is sleeping a hobby...?
36) What is the best gift you have been given?
My car.
37) What is the worst gift you have received?
A yard gnome.
38) How often do you buy clothes?
At least once a week.
39) What's your favorite holiday?
Christmas
40) If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
Tiny, but dangerous.
Hope you all enjoy!
"Just another day in the life."
Do I care? No.
In this post, I am going to answer questions and NOT talk about my disease, so you guys can actually get to know ME.. Not just about my disease.
1) Who is your hero?
I don't have one.. I look up to a lot of people in a lot of different ways.
2) If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
My old Kentucky home.
3) What is your biggest fear?
Death, or heights.
4) What is your favorite family vacation?
Disney World when I was 9.
5) What would you change about yourself if you could?
My ears.. They are big enough to pick up radio stations.
6) What makes you really angry?
When people lie.
7) What motivates you to work hard?
Knowing it will pay off in the end.
8) What is your favorite type of music?
Anything.
9) What is your favorite movie?
Anything Disney, or Tim Burton (strange, right).
10) What is your proudest accomplishment?
I don't think I have accomplished anything big yet.
11) What is your favorite color?
Purple
12) What is your favorite book to read?
I don't want to be mainstream and say "Anything John Green!"
but... Anything John Green.
13) What makes you laugh the most?
I literally laugh at myself all the time.. and Brandon.
14) What was the last movie you went to? What'd you think?
Paper Towns.. Eh.
15) What did you want to be when you were small?
An actress.
16) How do you dress?
Like a prep.
17) If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?
Be Belle at Disney World.
18) What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play?
Watch- Basketball
Play- Volleyball
19) Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car?
DRIVE A CAR
20) What would you sing at karaoke night?
Don't Stop Believin'
Just kidding. I wouldn't be anywhere that had karaoke, and I really wouldn't sing.
21) What two radio stations do you listen to in the car the most?
I don't listen to the radio because the pressure washer broke my antenna.
22) Which would you rather do: wash the dishes, mow the lawn, clean the bathroom, or vacuum the house?
Clean the bathroom.
23) How tall are you?
5'4
24) If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
My nana's biscuits and gravy.
25) Who is your favorite author?
John Green and Kate Dicamillo
26) Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
Yes.. TeToe.
27) Do you like or dislike surprises? Why or why not?
I love them! It means I am getting something good!
28) In the evening, would you rather play a game, visit a relative, watch a movie, or read a book?
Watch a movie.
29) Would you rather vacation in Hawaii or Alaska? Why?
Hawaii. Tropical is my thing.
30) Would you rather win the lottery or work at the perfect job?
Win the lottery.
31) Who would you want to be stranded on a deserted island with?
My dog.
32) If money was no object, what would you do all day?
Shop.
33) If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?
1600.
34) How would your friends describe you?
..entertaining, that's for sure.
35) What are your hobbies?
Is sleeping a hobby...?
36) What is the best gift you have been given?
My car.
37) What is the worst gift you have received?
A yard gnome.
38) How often do you buy clothes?
At least once a week.
39) What's your favorite holiday?
Christmas
40) If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
Tiny, but dangerous.
Hope you all enjoy!
"Just another day in the life."
Getting Caught Up
So, I had no idea how behind I had gotten with my blog until it came up in a conversation with an amazing lady.. She said "I read all of your blog posts." and I was like "Yeah, I haven't posted in awhile." She then said "I know! I have been checking, waiting on you to post!"
I had no idea so many people actually read my blog posts and like to stay in the loop..
So, good news for that lady, I will be making 5 blog posts tonight in order to get caught up!
I know, I have said before "I won't get behind again!" ...now here I am... ...behind.
This post is to let everyone know what has been going on in my life!
I was admitted into the hospital either last week or the week before due to a line infection.
I was REALLY sick, but thank goodness, I had the line pulled, I am home, and doing better.
I am no longer doing IV nutrition! I am now getting all my nutrition through my tube feeds which go into my gut.
This is a better and safer alternative.
I have a boyfriend.... Don't know if I have said anything about it on here.. But, all I am saying is it is going great, and I am sure he will have his own post sometime soon.
I will be competing in the Miss Laurel County Homecoming Pageant. So, keep an eye out for me! Yes, I am nervous.
I am going to school this year.
Not excited.
Very nervous.
Not ready.
Etc.
After a year of being too sick to stay the night with my grandparents (or anyone) for a year, I finally got to go stay the night.
I have so many exciting and new things going on this month and the month to come.. I can't wait to post about them in my upcoming posts. Hopefully I will stay on track, but no promises. But, stay tuned!
"Just another day in the life."
I had no idea so many people actually read my blog posts and like to stay in the loop..
So, good news for that lady, I will be making 5 blog posts tonight in order to get caught up!
I know, I have said before "I won't get behind again!" ...now here I am... ...behind.
This post is to let everyone know what has been going on in my life!
I was admitted into the hospital either last week or the week before due to a line infection.
I was REALLY sick, but thank goodness, I had the line pulled, I am home, and doing better.
I am no longer doing IV nutrition! I am now getting all my nutrition through my tube feeds which go into my gut.
This is a better and safer alternative.
I have a boyfriend.... Don't know if I have said anything about it on here.. But, all I am saying is it is going great, and I am sure he will have his own post sometime soon.
I will be competing in the Miss Laurel County Homecoming Pageant. So, keep an eye out for me! Yes, I am nervous.
I am going to school this year.
Not excited.
Very nervous.
Not ready.
Etc.
After a year of being too sick to stay the night with my grandparents (or anyone) for a year, I finally got to go stay the night.
I have so many exciting and new things going on this month and the month to come.. I can't wait to post about them in my upcoming posts. Hopefully I will stay on track, but no promises. But, stay tuned!
"Just another day in the life."
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