What are 10 Random facts about you that most people do not know? #challengetowrite

First off, I'm definitely failing this #challengetowrite! Just been so busy!

(19) What are 10 Random facts about you that most people do not know?

1. I am 1/8 Mexican & 1/8 Portuguese. My biological father is Mexican & Portuguese. I don't really look it besides having dark hair.

2. I can't fall asleep with the TV on. My husband kills me with this! He prefers it on to fall asleep. I have to wait for him to fall asleep so I can turn it off.

3. I would like to go to college someday. I never got the chance because I stopped in my tracks when I had kids.

4. I love the smell of rain. I don't know, just something about it. Also what the sky looks like... & the breeze that goes along eith it.

5. I collect Owls. I. Love. Owls. I have them everywhere! From salt&pepper shakers to paintings on the walls.

6. I enjoy watching trashy, dramatic reality TV shows. Yep, my husband can't believe I "watch that crap". I love it. Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Breaking Amish, Married to Jonas & a lot more!

7. I'm going to miss being an "Army Wife". I guess it's just the being proud part. Proud your husband serves. I guess I can still be proud of what he's done though. Going to be so different...

8. I joined the Army when I was 18 for a short period of time. I went to basic when I was 18. Got discharged a few months later for medical reasons. (nothing serious, they just have a lot of rules about certain medical problems.)

9. I never wanted to have any kids & I ended up with 2. I never ever wanted kids, but I am so glad I did! They have changed my life for the better! 2 is enough for me, though. No more please!

10. I wish I lived in the 1950's. I just love everything about the period. The fashion & the way society was.


That was harder than I thought! #challengetowrite

Would you rather be at the mountains or the beach? Why? #challengetowrite

11. Would you rather be at the mountains or the beach? Why?

The Beach. Definitely.
Tanning.
Waves.
Sand.
Sea Breeze.
Sunglasses.
Flip Flops.
I lived in the mountains for about 5 years in Georgia. Actually, I guess I currently am living in the mountains here in Alaska. It's pretty and all, but NOT for me!

Besides from absolutely loving the beach, I love the whole beach town atmosphere.
I also lived in Florida for like 10 years & we were 30 minutes away from the beach.
I miss it!

Speaking of the beach, my husband is getting out of the Army very soon & we are moving back to the city I was born in, Gulfport, Mississippi.
Right on the Gulf Coast.
Beach! Beach! Beach!

What is one of your favorite blogs that you read? #challengetowrite

10-What is one of your favorite blogs that you read?

By far, my favorite is Jennifer over at
Ramblings of a Suburban Mom.

It's a great blog with reviews & giveaways! Unlike a lot of blogs that do reviews and such, she also has personal entries as well. Day to day, actually. I admire her, seeing as I'm a newbie blogger. The way she blogs, and seems to capture the attention of so many people.. that is how I wish to be one day. I feel like we are friends & I've never even met her! I believe that's a great quality in a blogger :)

5 Tips For New Parents #challengetowrite

I'm slacking on this...I had others posted but something happened & they disappeared.. so I'm gonna do 9 & 10 today because I feel 9 is important :)

9- Give me five tips that you would give to new parents.

1. Trust your instincts.

As a new parent you are constantly being told the "right" way to do things from EVERYONE you know. Although, you appreciate the ad ice, it can become quite annoying & confusing. Every parent has their own way of doing things. The key is to stay true to who you are as a parent & find your way. No matter if someone may disagree....BECAUSE FRANKLY, it's your kids, your way.

2. Pick & choose your battles.

There are going to be many things that your kids do wrong... don't expect them to act like angels all the time. Pick & choose your battles...

3. Accept that you won't be perfect.

You WILL make mistakes, and you will learn from them. Don't sweat it. Don't be hard on yourself. Keep going with your head up!

4. Enjoy & cherish the little moments.

Time really does fly, my oldest is already almost 4, and it already seems she doesn't need me anymore... cherish the moments you have with your children... because you can't get them back. They will be grown up before you know it.

5. Remember, they are just kids.

Children can drive you crazy, you can do anything & everything you know to fix the problem but in the end it might not matter... they are just kids. Kids will be kids.

& of course above all, love them unconditionally, no need to list this ;)