Showing posts with label life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label life. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Day 475 ~ Live Life Right... Live Life Well

WOW!  Seems like so much has been going on that it is so hard to wrap my head around it all.

What a ride I've been on lately, wouldn't you say?

I have my project that I am getting ready to reveal in nineteen days and counting, as you can see on the countdown I have going just to the left of here... my weekly food lover's group is getting ready for its third meeting this Thursday... for the past two months I had been nursing one of our fur-babies, Lola, who passed away just two days ago- you can read my tribute to her here and her memorial here... I know I named her memorial a tribute- I had a lot on my mind wink, wink... and not to mention Calley starting kindergarten- a lot of new changes here.

Sooo... as you can see my plate has been a little full.  wink, wink.

As I sit back and take a deep breath, I notice that our home is just a tad more quiet.  One less mouth to feed.  This all seems so surreal.

If you would have told me two months ago that I would be burying a dog family member soon, well ... I would have definitely called you CRAZY!!

Funny how life has a way of letting you know who's in charge.  wink, wink.

I learned quite some time ago not to take anything or anyone for granted... and as time goes by and you start getting comfortable... and ... BAM!! ... something happens just to remind you the same...  just in case you forgot... 

Not only do we live once... but that Life we do live is far too short.  

Sooo... live it right and live it well.

Forgive those who've done you wrong, so that you will be forgiven.

Treat others as you want to be treated.

{and} you'll live life right and you'll live life well.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. ~Mark 11:24
[here's to you finding your... ]

Peace...


I am second..

... for a, l & c.  You are my sunshine(s).  

Images are courtesy of google or Bing images.  Some images maybe labeled property of Carla Barila Karam and of this blog, Took It... Making It... Living It... My Life .  © 2012  U.S Copyright Laws apply.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Day 472 ~ Here's to Saturdays!!

Ahhhh.... Saturday.

Everyone always makes a big deal about Friday.

Happy Friday!

Thank God It's Friday! ... T.G.I.F.!

Friday night football. ... e t c ...

In my opinion Saturday doesn't get enough attention, enough hoorahs.  

Although my reasons that "Saturday" is just as great as "Friday" may be more personal and reminiscent, I would find it strange if you didn't have similar fondness yourself.  

Funny...  it wasn't until Calley started kindergarten that I started to long for my Saturdays as I did yesteryear.  I am once again getting up much earlier than I would prefer to, 5:30 ugh! I have not done that in a very long time.  So just as days gone by, I once again long to sleep in come Saturday.
 
Once upon a time Saturday morning was all about cartoons and kid's shows.  Yet with today's satellite and cable channels and children being able to find cartoons anytime of the day... well it's not the same.  Not from my perspective anyways.  

Saturday morning tv was the best as a kid!!  And what's best is that I am able to pass that same experience onto Calley.  Between being busy, homework and having to go to bed by 7:30p each night for school, she doesn't have any time for tv during the week... and now she too gets to experience that Saturday morning joy.  

What I loved best as a tween and teenager was American Bandstand... each week we had an hour of great new music and some pretty cool dancing.  We would watch and dance at the same time, learning new moves  This is where we perfected our new moves.  In high school I had some friends that were regular dancers on the show.

On immediately after Bandstand was Soul Train... continuing the fun, the dancing, and a lot of "soul" for another hour.  This is where we really got our groove on!! Big smile!!

As I grew older, Saturdays became more than just cartoons, kid's shows and dancing... as the day unfolded itself, I would look forward to seeing the big star of the week hosting that night on Saturday Night Live.  As I look back on SNL, I think that it's really cool that I was able to experience the original cast.  What talent!!  Laraine Newman, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Garrett Morris, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.  I know I'm dating myself, but that's okay because I love the era I grew up in and experienced.   

Finally... there's also Saturday morning sports, bar-be-ques, birthday parties and once in a while a wedding or two.

So here's to Saturday!  Thanks for starting off the weekend on the right foot and giving us all the opportunity of enjoying our lives, families and friends!

Here's to your Saturday memories!  Past, present and future.
It's... Saturday... Night... Live!  ~quoted by many since 1975
[here's to you finding your... ]

Peace...


I am second..

... for a, l & c.  You are my sunshine(s).  

Images are courtesy of google or Bing images.  Some images maybe labeled property of Carla Barila Karam and of this blog, Took It... Making It... Living It... My Life .  © 2012  U.S Copyright Laws apply.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Day 470 ~ I Wrote WHAT!?

While talking "life" with a couple today I was told out right that "I try too hard."

Hmmmm...

Boy ... that left me thinking that I can see where they may get that idea.

I do have a full plate lately.  

However... I am enjoying life and all it is throwing at me.  I especially love the euphoric feeling I get from "giving back."

OH MY!!  I can not believe what I just wrote!  Did I just say I was enjoying Life?

Oh my George! I did!!

Yes!  Even with all the crappy cards that have been dealt to me lately... and ... YES ... even with the week I just finished living out.

All I have to say right now is that I am very grateful for the wonderful people I choose to have that are in my life... you know who you are too.  wink, wink.
The LORD is my God! I will praise him and tell him how thankful I am.  Tell the LORD how thankful you are, because he is kind and always merciful.   ~Psalm 118:28-29
 [here's to you finding your... ]

Peace...


I am second..

... for a, l & c.  You are my sunshine(s).  

Images are courtesy of google or Bing images.  Some images maybe labeled property of Carla Barila Karam and of this blog, Took It... Making It... Living It... My Life .  © 2012  U.S Copyright Laws apply.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Day 469 ~ On the Lighter Side

On the lighter side...

The sun was shinning with gusto today.

On the lighter side...

Flowers are still in bloom at summer's end.

On the lighter side...

Beautiful music is being played.

On the lighter side...

Life is being savored.

On the lighter side...

Children are playing.

On the lighter side...

Friends are laughing.

On the lighter side...

Someone is kissing the one they love.

On the lighter side...

Life is beautiful.

On the lighter side...

I am smiling.


[here's to you finding your... ]

Peace...


I am second..

... for a, l & c.  You are my sunshine(s).  

Images are courtesy of google or Bing images.  Some images maybe labeled property of Carla Barila Karam and of this blog, Took It... Making It... Living It... My Life .  © 2012  U.S Copyright Laws apply.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Day 434 ~ #26 of My 30 Days of Truth...

My 30 Days of Truth challenge   I will admit that I changed one question and changed a few curse words... other than that the challenge is intact. 

Day 26: Have you ever thought of giving up on life? If so, when?...

The darkest time of my life was when I was fighting for my children.  My sons.

There were many dark times.

There were many sad times.

There were many, many lonely times too.

There were many times that for a half of a nano second the thought of not being around would be so much easier... 

I did say a nano second right? Yes a nano second. 
nanosecond (ns) is one billionth of a second (10−9 or 1/1,000,000,000 s). One nanosecond is to one second as one second is to 31.7 years.
So basically, as soon as I felt so low that giving up barely {and I mean barely} entered my thoughts... more like one syllable barely touching my lips... well I knew that basically this is not and will never be an option! 


Fighting for my sons, as I still continue to fight for a healthy relationship today, is and always will be a reason for me to live!  Always will be.


I will never stop wanting my sons by my side... I will never stop until God himself tells me it is my last breath.  I will never stop.  Never.  DId you get that I would NEVER stop?  wink, wink.

With God's will, I will continue to live... I will continue to love {my sons}... I will continue to live for {my sons}... I will continue to breathe because of {my sons}.  Of course, it goes without saying that I will do the same for my daughter, she is not excluded from any of this.

With God's will.
Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.  ~Psalm 127:3 (NIV)
Where I've been and where I'm going next...  
Day 01 : Something you hate about yourself.
Day 02 : Something you love about yourself.
Day 03 : Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 : Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 : Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 : Something you hope you never have to do. 
Day 07 : Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 : Someone who made your life hell, or treated you horribly.
Day 09 : Someone you didn't want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 : Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11 : Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 : Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 : A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough days. (write a letter.)
Day 14 : Write a letter to a hero that has let you down.
Day 15 : Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you've tried living without it.
Day 16 : Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 : A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 : Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 : What do you think of religion?  Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 : Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 : (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 : Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23 : Something you wish you had done in your life. 
Day 24 : Make a playlist for someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Day 25 : The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26 : Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 : What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 : Name a decision you made that caused a chain of events that would not have happened if it wasn't for that decision.
Day 29 : Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 : A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself
 Here's to 30 Days of Truth!

I am second.

[here's to you finding your... ]
Peace...

... for a, l & c.  You are my sunshine(s).  

Images are courtesy of google or Bing images.  Some images maybe labeled property of Carla Barila Karam and of this blog, Took It... Making It... Living It... My Life .  © 2012  U.S Copyright Laws apply.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Day 433 ~ #25 of My 30 Days of Truth...


My 30 Days of Truth challenge   I will admit that I changed one question and changed a few curse words... other than that the challenge is intact. 

Day 25: The reason you believe you are still alive today...

There is no question about it... there are two reasons four reasons I believe I am alive today... no questions about it!


  1. God
  2. My first born
  3. My second born
  4. My third born
I have to be honest... there have been times in my life... okay I'll give you an example... wink, wink...
How about the time... it was the summer of 1978, just shortly after all the publicity of the Hillside Stranglers. They were killing women of all ages left and right in Southern California... I and another fifteen year old girl decided to hitchhike from the San Fernando Valley (a suburb just north of Los Angeles) to Yosemite... a 310 mile voyage...  All I can say is OH MY G!!  Not only that, but we hitchhiked back too.  My family clueless... 
All I have to say is that God had to have been watching over me! and I hope not to be as clueless as my parents were with me, with my own daughter.

As the years passed I have been faced with many other difficulties and I have to say that all three of my children have watched over me without their knowledge... I would have to definitely say that they have saved my life on more than one occasion.

There have been many difficult circumstances in my life, some that have put me in fetal position too! which have included the loss of my sons by my side.  However... the thought of my children... the visions of their little faces have given me unknown strength to move on and to better myself.

As I sit here and look back at all the crazy things I have done, all I can say is that I am so grateful to still be alive, watch my children grow into wonderful human beings and be able to make a difference.

That's right... I still have to make a difference... help someone in need...


Why are you still alive today?

When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. ~Unknown


Where I've been and where I'm going next...  
Day 01 : Something you hate about yourself.
Day 02 : Something you love about yourself.
Day 03 : Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 : Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 : Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 : Something you hope you never have to do. 
Day 07 : Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 : Someone who made your life hell, or treated you horribly.
Day 09 : Someone you didn't want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 : Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11 : Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 : Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 : A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough days. (write a letter.)
Day 14 : Write a letter to a hero that has let you down.
Day 15 : Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you've tried living without it.
Day 16 : Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 : A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 : Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 : What do you think of religion?  Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 : Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 : (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 : Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23 : Something you wish you had done in your life. 
Day 24 : Make a playlist for someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Day 25 : The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26 : Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 : What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 : Name a decision you made that caused a chain of events that would not have happened if it wasn't for that decision.
Day 29 : Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 : A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself
 Here's to 30 Days of Truth!

I am second.

[here's to you finding your... ]
Peace...

... for a, l & c.  You are my sunshine(s).  

Images are courtesy of google or Bing images.  Some images maybe labeled property of Carla Barila Karam and of this blog, Took It... Making It... Living It... My Life .  © 2012  U.S Copyright Laws apply.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Day 405 ~ Do You Have Life's Tools?


All I can say is ... WHAT A DAY!!

Funny how life happens... you can have your day planned.. you can even have your week planned... but then right when you think things are flowing... Life happens.

All it takes is for one phone call or a text and WHAM-O!  TA DAAA!!  

Hello... this is life... and just in case you thought everything was fine... well ... here I am!

Can you guess this is what happened to me?  Yup.  It did.  The last couple of days.

All that needs to happen is for me to get is a phone call, text, a cry for help... and I drop everything for my loved one.

Doesn't matter if you are a friend or blood relation... I will move heaven and earth to help you.

My heart literally aches, at knowing that one of my loved ones is in trouble.  I always have to refrain myself from giving advice and focus on the situation at hand.  However no matter what... my goal is to help my loved one out,  get them out of harm's way and into happy bliss.

NOW... to those people that love to harm others.. who actually go out of their way to hurt people... who feel that they need to act on their thoughts or frustrations... who behave like complete idiots...  well... WHAT THE H3LL is wrong with you?

I know that misery loves company... but this is ridiculous!!

I just don't get it.  Why do people hurt other people... people who they claimed to have loved (for crying out loud... you actually told these people YOU loved them!)... people who you broke bread with... people who were supposedly such good friends that you considered them your family... Why?

It is said that there is a fine line between love and hate.  Really?  It is also said that it has to do with intensity, emotion and passion... no different that there being a fine line between pleasure and pain.

I don't know.  Maybe it's all part of human nature?

I am not saying that I am a perfect specimen of a human being... YEAH RIGHT!  LOL!  After all Lord knows that I too have loved someone so much that when there has been a disagreement, fight or falling out... well... I too have thought or rather have felt that anger.  BUT... I have never acted on it.. at least not on purpose.  

I'll be the first to admit that I have said ugly things (derived from you hurt me, now I am going to hurt you...) but after the dust settled... I have felt horrible about what was said.

All I would like to say is that if you have loved someone at one point in your life and they have disappointed or hurt you... it is not necessary to HURT them back.  Just let it go.  If they insist on being ugly... well that's on them... don't lower yourself to their level of non-intelligence.  Let it go.

OH I KNOW... it is easier said than done.  

However... do remember this... we all have been born, raised and have experienced different things in our lives... even within your own family.  

Not only that, but we all have different types of family support... some are caring... and some that could care less... some are encouraging and supportive... others, abusive, demeaning and full of hatred...

{and} When we co-mingle, date or even get married... we are joining our pasts and upbringing together.  It can be healthy... and then... well... we ... should have ... ran the other way!  ;)

Those of you who have been raised in a loving environment,... understand that you have been given better tools than those of us (yes I am included in this bunch) that were raised in the opposing environment.  

With that said... fortunately or unfortunately... depending on how you look at it...  those of you that were blessed with the proper tools have to decide on whether or not you will extend those tools, or rather,  the "love" to those who need it... or regress into the dark side.

Personally... I have been blessed with a husband that was blessed to have been raised in a loving environment.  {and} I feel sooo blessed that my husband loves me enough to share his tools with me.  [He is patient with me and walks away when I have had {for lack of a better description} a temper tantrum.]

I feel so blessed that my husband understands where I came from... he is patient and understanding... he also knows that I want what he wants... a healthy upbringing for our daughter- the most important person in our lives together.

One day Calley will join with her loved one and create a family of her own... We need to do our best so that one day she will be her best.

I am second.

[here's to you finding your... ]

Peace...


... for a, l & c.  You are my sunshine(s).  

Images are courtesy of google or Bing images.  Some images maybe labeled property of Carla Barila Karam and of this blog, Took It... Making It... Living It... My Life .  © 2012  U.S Copyright Laws apply.