Thankful Thursday

Thankful to be back at work today, cause that means I am recovering and feeling better!

Thankful for so many gluten-free pre-packaged foods that are becoming available. I just had Amy's Gluten Free Mac & Cheese for lunch and it was delicious!

Thankful for the sunshine today - isn't it gorgeous out there?

Idol ReCap - Motown Week

Casey - He's always amazing! I love how unique he is and how comfortable he is on the stage. He's slightly crazy which really works for me. I don't like cookie cutter singers, they gotta have that 'something' and he does.

Thia - She's adorable and a great singer. It was nice to see her loosen up and have some young attitude tonight. I just am nervous for her cause she seems like she gets forgotten among all the other big personalities on the show this year.

Jacob - Oh my. He is very good and controlled - can't wait for him to bust out the Gospel songs!! I just can't get over his theatrics though :-(

Lauren - She was gorgeous tonight. And the song was fun and full of attitude that she pulled off well. She's very talented, but seems a little too young.

Stefano - Wow is he yummy! He's so adorable. And he can sing like CRAZY. My only problem is I can't feel where he would fit in in the music world. And like the judges said he needs to learn to connect.

Haley - I love the different unique quality to her voice. She kinda growls, its cool. Wasn't super inmpressed with he tonight though. She looked awesome (great legs!!)

Scotty - Oh Scotty, you make me smile. He seems like he could be a real stinker eh? I was nervous for him with motown and all, but he did good. Nice to hear him singing in a different range and what-not. Glad to see he's not afraid to try something new.

Pia - She already looks like a star! And of course she can sing the crap out of anything. But she seems distant like she cares more about the technical aspect of her singing instead of connecting.

Paul - Mmmm I love me some Paul. He is my all-round favorite. Not only is he GORGEOUS but he's quirky and talented, which are three qualities that make for one awesome artist. I know he's not everyone's cup-of-tea, but I am really drawn to his performance style and sound. OMG I could just eat him up lol.

Namia - I think she is beautiful in such a unique way. She did awesome tonight - such a fun song and you could see she was having fun with it. Refreshing.

James - Lovin my rocker! Every year I have a soft spot for the underdog rock dude and James isn't a disappointment. He's a great performer and one I'd love to see in concert.

Shopping for Warm Weather Clothes...

I HATE shopping for spring/summer stuff. Like seriously is there a more depressing shopping trip than one where you have to try on shorts, tanks AND swimsuits?!? I am dreading it, but I need some new things bad. I have a new approach this year that I hope will really work. Normally I am a 100% bargain shopper - nothing over $20, if it's on sale and fits I'll get it. I end up with 10 pairs of shorts that I hate and 3 swimsuits I can't stand. This year my plan is to purchase a couple pairs of shorts and a couple swimsuits that I feel GREAT in - no matter the cost. Wow! That is gonna be hard to do, but I am ready for the challenge. Who knows, maybe I'll show off my lovely purchases in a later blog...

Balance

bal·ance [bal-uhns] noun
1. a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
2. something used to produce equilibrium; counterpoise.
3. mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment, etc.

I feel like I am all over the place lately and I keep seraching for what I need to get me centered again. I need BALANCE. I need to find balance in a lot of areas such as...

Being Christian ~ Being Human
Being Ava's Mother ~ Being Myself
Wanting to be alone for a while ~ Searching for a significant other
Having Fun ~ Being Smart