35 Years~ 35 Pieces of Me

Today is my 35th birthday and the last year has been a whirlwind for me. Such is life. I have recreated my life and I have found my purpose on this Earth. Inside of that, I have reevaluated my presence here on my blog as well as in the "cyber world." How is my presence serving my purpose? I have looked at what has been missing in who I portray myself to be for all of you, and what I have seen is that because of a lack of time, my presence has become less personal. And I feel that takes away from what I'm really committed to giving. I never intend to seem perfect, but I now know that I'm perfect just the way I am. So, today I put this list together with the intention of letting you know who I am.

Enjoy~ if you wish... :)

1. I have 5 kids.

2. I have never been overweight, but I have been very unhealthy. 

3. Two of my kids are biologically my brother and sister. My husband & I raised them from the time that we were 18 years old. 

4. I don't watch TV. 

5. I have 3 tattoos. 

6. I can be kind of wishy washy when it comes to making decisions. 

7. I was raised in a drug & alcohol induced environment. 

8. My favorite color is purple. 

9. I love to dance. 

10. I am spiritual, not particularly religious. 

11. I used to have a problem with alcohol. I have resolved that through personal development and love for myself.

12. My kids are the light of my life. 

13. My husband is my best friend and I'm so thankful we never gave up!

14. I want to visit Italy.

15. And India.

16. Sometimes I'm insecure. 

17. Making a difference for others is what moves me.

18. I don't love politics.

19. The ocean and the sunshine sooth every part of my soul.

20. I love to cook!

21. Indian and Thai foods are my favorite cuisines.

22. I just love FOOD.

23. I will never stop learning and growing.

24. I love the outdoors.

25. I declare that this year I am financially free.

26. I hate to be cold.

27. My dad passed away when I was 21 and I will miss him always.

28. Even though I grew up with my Mom, I have always missed her.

29. I can be really hard on myself.

30. I've done some things I'm not very proud of. 

31. I am no longer defined by my past.

32. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a super model. 

33. One of my favorite things to do is LAUGH.

34. I often laugh so hard that I cry. 

35. I love people. Really. I love all of you!!