30 MORE Days of Blogging -- Day 16

Day 16 - A song that makes you cry.

Can I say I have been dreading this topic – and not because I am so cold-hearted biznotch who feels no emotional attachment to music – quite the contrary. But this is just such a hard one to answer as there are so many factors in play…
My mood, the circumstances, my hormones… I mean really?

But I guess if I had to narrow it down – the one song that always at least musses my mascara would have to be “Daughters” by John Mayer.
He may not have written it in the context in which it evokes emotion from me – but I will interpret it any ‘ol way I wanna!

"Daughters"
By John Mayer

I know a girl
She puts the color inside of my world
But she's just like a maze
Where all of the walls all continually change
And I've done all I can
To stand on her steps with my heart in my hands
Now I'm starting to see
Maybe it's got nothing to do with me

Fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too

Oh, you see that skin?
It's the same she's been standing in
Since the day she saw him walking away
Now she's left
Cleaning up the mess he made

So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too

Boys, you can break
You'll find out how much they can take
Boys will be strong
And boys soldier on
But boys would be gone without the warmth from
A womans good, good heart

On behalf of every man
Looking out for every girl
You are the god and the weight of her world

So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too [x3]


Blessed Be…
♥Cyn♥

Homage: cHiCk PhOtOgRaPhErs RoCk!

30 MORE Days of Blogging -- Day 15

Day 15 - Five websites you visit often or would recommend

I have sites I visit daily without fail -- Facebook, email, news, my bank.

But sites I love to frequent and would recommend?
Well…

Any of the blogs I follow here -- a whole long list on my side bar over to your right! There are such talented, funny, and real folks out there writing blogs on a bevy of subjects. Obviously I read blogs that somehow pertain to something in my life – Mommyhood, photography, Paganism – to name a few. But I think anyone in any given situation would enjoy any of these blogs!

I LOVE some of the free (well semi-free – some functions require a small monthly fee) photo editing sites like Picnik and BeFunky. So much fun!

Etsy -- I ♥ ♥ ♥ Etsy and just recently got turned on to the site. I have heard so much about it but never gave it a whirl. Thanks to blogger and some amazing giveaways – I spend TONS of time there now! If you love custom, handmade, one-of-a-kind items – this is the place for you!

Sparkpeople -- Now I say this hesitantly because I am such a champion for Weight Watchers and it has given me the tools to lose 40+ lbs. and get a renewed lease on life. BUT… this is an amazing FREE site if you would like to track your food and exercise. Did I mention its FREE?!?! And the community there is wonderful – almost as wonderful as Weight Watchers!

Pioneer Woman -- Ree Drummond does it all – no, really she does! I am new to her and her site but she is an amazing photographer, cook, Mom to four kiddos whom she homeschools, wife, gardener, and author. I follow her on Facebook as well and her posts always make me smile!

And there you have it…
Granted this list could change a week, month, or year from now. But as of this moment – these are my internet hiding spots!
Do enjoy!

Blessed Be…
♥Cyn♥

GiVeAwAyS!!!

If you love GiVeAwAyS! as much as I do… please check out the link to win a $35.00 gift certificate to Sew Tamz Designs who make amazing custom camera strap covers and other amazing gifts!

LOVE the custom zebra strap with lime green cheetah -- and a personalized lens cap cover would certainly seal the deal for me!

Blessed Be…
♥Cyn♥

So What Wednesday...

♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥
SO WHAT if…

• I am counting the days (46!!!) until Spring – I just operate better in WAY less snow and WAY more sunshine!
• I am 40, soon to be 41; I am seriously considering going back to school in the fall!
• I am just NOW coming around and discovering that all the hub-bub about Uggs (okay mine are knock-offs – but nice knock-offs) is completely true – they are just so dang comfy and have become my standard shoe – even for work! YES I, the stiletto chick am now wearing Uggs to work!

I think that’s all I got?

What are you saying SO WHAT to?
Let us know… join the fun on Shannon's page -- Life After I "Dew"!

Blessed Be…
♥Cyn♥

Motivational Monday... (or Wednesday if you are forgetful like me!)

I had this photo choosen since Saturday -- and somewhere between Sunday and Monday the whole thought process fizzled and once again I forgot...

I need a motivational quote about memory!

*smirk*

JuSt BeCaUsE...

Sky looks like precious in this photo.

And because she is displaying a family trait: tongue out, to the side, whilst deep in thought or working hard.

Hunter does the same thing...

And so does my Grandmother!

I ♥ this picture!

Imbolc Blessings...

The halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox is known by many names; Candlemas, Brigid’s Day and Groundhog Day. Some modern Pagans call it Imbolc; a time of rejuvenation and rebirth.

It is the time to awaken from our Winter slumber and emerge from the darkness!

Today I welcome the promise of Spring and ask Brigid to bring light in my life and to bless me in the ways of magick and creativity.

Mighty Brigid, keeper of the flame,
blazing in the darkness of winter.
O goddess, we honor you, bringer of light,
healer, exalted one.
Bless us now, hearth mother,
that we may be as fruitful as the soil itself,
and our lives abundant and fertile.

Blessed Be…
♥Cyn♥

ShOwInG oFF...

30 MORE Days of Blogging -- Day 14

Day 14 - A vacation you would like to take

This one is easy…
A Family trip to Disney World! It has been a dream of mine for years! And I mean a top-of-the-line, let’s not worry about money, and go ALL out trip!
I want to do at least a week so we can see everything at our leisure and not rush around like freaks.

I want to stay at Disney with four star accommodations with a private bedroom for Brian and me.

I want to do Breakfast with the Princess’ and every other character that Skylar may want to dine with.

And I want souvenir’s and trinkets for us all no matter how outrageously priced they are– including Mickey/Minnie hats with our names on it for EVERYONE!

I want the trip of a lifetime…
And by hook or crook, we will get there someday – preferably by the summer Skylar turns four!

Blessed Be…
♥Cyn♥