The Kate Escape

30 Days of Truth Day 12

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:54:00 +0000

Day 12: Something you hope to change about yourself and why.

If I were a super hero, my name would be "The Procrastinator". I'm a lot like "The Terminator" except I'm not made of liquid metal, I'm not indestructible and I don't have a garbled accent that butchers what little English I had learned before deciding to put down the barbells and start acting, who whines about how my paper is due/laundry needs to be done/don't wanna vacuum/f*** doing the dishes/do I hafta take out the recycling???

You get the picture.

30 Days of Truth: Day 11

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:22:00 +0000

Something about which people seem to compliment you.

~My eyes

~My smile

~My wit

~My generosity

~My loyalty to my family

~My dedication to my daughter

Girl Crush Series: Xsparkage

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:11:00 +0000

http://www.xsparkage.com/
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Caturday: UHpinions

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:25:00 +0000

30 Days of Truth: Day 10

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:04:00 +0000

Something at which you've been a champion or the best.

I have been told by many males (and a couple of females) that I am a really good kisser. I don't know if I would call myself the best, but maybe a champion kisser. I know how to be aggressive without the other person feeling like I'm trying to eat their face off or something, and I'm not sloppy.

Margaret George and Oz the Graphic Novel

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:31:00 +0000

Reality TV

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:41:00 +0000

I watch a lot of it. The trashier the better. My favorite is the show "Sorority Life" that was on MTV. Only the first season though. I was college age when it came on. I never went away to college; it wasn't worth leaving my parents over, looking back. I'm glad I stayed. I'm going to be working on just getting an A.A. in English, and that's good enough for me.

Anyway, I found some of the episodes on Youtube:

Happy Mother's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:43:00 +0000

OMG KORN REUNION POSSIBLE!!

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:35:00 +0000

I was SUCH Korn Kid in high school. To the point people thought I wore dog collars as jewelry. I have a studded collar at the ready when I'm not around my parents and I want to dress like a Korn Kid again. My parents of course hate the "dog collar looking necklace" they think it is so I don't wear it around them.

I just consider myself lucky that I still look young enough to pull the Korn Kid look off. That is definitely a perk of looking so young.

Caturday

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:57:00 +0000

Fail blog

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:32:00 +0000

I have a migraine today so I can't write anything, but I'll bring some lol's:

Mini Me Part Two

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:07:00 +0000

30 Days of Truth: Day 6

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:59:00 +0000

Something that excites you and fills you with joy.

30 Days of Truth: Day Five

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:24:00 +0000

Something that is a part of your routine that you enjoy.

I usually lie in bed and watch television shows or movies on Netflix and have a snack. It helps me calm down at the end of the day and helps me fall asleep.

My Liebster Award Winners

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:24:00 +0000

I decided to nominate some people I met in the Facebook group "Group Blogging Experience 2", b.k.a. GBE2.

1). Jenn from "Wine ~n~ Chat": http://www.wine-n-chat.com

2). Darlene from "Darlene~Bloggity Blogger~: http://dmcorl.blogspot.com/

3). SJerzGirl from "A South Jersey Girl Writes: http://sjerzgirlcanwrite.blogspot.com/

4). http://drchoneydewcrm.wordpress.com/

5). Kathy from "The Giggling Trucker's Wife": http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

Liebster Award Rules

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:31:00 +0000

I've gotten two, but tomorrow I'm going to pick some people to give the award to.

Rules:

Liebster in German means dearest, beloved, or favorite, and it is for bloggers with under 200 followers!

{The Rules}

1. Thank your Liebster Blog Award presenter on your blog.

2. Link back to the blogger who awarded you.

3. Copy & paste the blog award on your blog.

4. Reveal your 5 blog picks.

5. Let them know you chose them by leaving a comment on their blog.

Girl Crush Series: Lauren Graham

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:10:00 +0000

Ever since my Mom started watching "Gilmore Girls" a few years ago, I have wished that I have the body Lauren Graham has when I am her age. She's destined to play the mom role on TV, it seems, since her new role is on "Parenthood".

Her role on the movie "Bad Santa" didn't hurt either.

30 Days of Truth: Day Four

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:29:00 +0000

**I guess I should call the 30 day challenge what it really is from now on :)**

Day Four: Something that is a part of your routine that you enjoy:

I take after my mother: I am NOT a morning person. My dad can wake right up when it's time or when he wakes up from a nap, while my mom and I are basically "OMG WTF DON'T TALK TO ME, YOU KNOW WHAT, DON'T EVEN LOOK AT ME RIGHT NOW" inside. I need about a half hour to an hour before I'm really awake. In high school I had to wake up at like 5:30am to catch the 7:00am bus. Why school officials think it's OK for still growing teenagers to get up that early and be expected to function first period is beyond me.

I digress.

The one thing that is a part of my routine that I actually enjoy doing that I don't really get to have everyday is when Lexi lets me cuddle on the couch.

She's like a domestic cat: she only wants to cuddle when SHE wants to. When she does, however, she either wants to tickle or sleep. If she feels sick or is sick she'll want to cuddle a lot more. Either way, it helps a lot to calm me down when I start to get a bit of cabin fever.

Growing up I never thought that having a kid and being able to cuddle with them would mean so much to me, but I suppose nobody really understand how much loving your own child can affect you until you actually have it.

The impossible texting & driving test

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:17:00 +0000

Caturday Night is Alright For Fighting

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:09:00 +0000

GBE2 Blog Challenge Day Three

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Sat, 05 May 2012 19:57:00 +0000

Day 03: Something with which you struggle

I have chronic fatigue syndrome. I got a case of mono that nearly killed me when I was 17, and ever since then fatigue is what I will deal with every day of my life. The thing that really sucks is that the fatigue gets worse the older I get. When I get my period I have a tendency to just sleep all day the first day I get it and it sucks.

Given the fact that I really did not eat well at all for the last half of last year, I'm really trying hard to fill my body with what will give me energy and keep my immune system as strong as possible.

Feel free to add a link to your blog or your entry for today in the comments! I try to respond to everyone as much as I can!

GBE2 One Month Challenge: Day Two

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:27:00 +0000

Day 02: Something you regret not having done last year.

There's only one thing I regret not having done last year, and that is that I didn't keep up with my workout regimen. It caused me to lose energy, and the more energy I lost, the worse my eating habits got. It really proved to me once and for all how exercise and a good diet is really connected to your overall mental health. I felt more stable back when I was exercising and living by the 80/20 rule (eat healthy 80% of the time, treat yourself 20% of the time). I need to get back to that.

I have a Zumba game for my Xbox 360 Kinnect and I need to start using that a couple times a week and knock it off with the soda and the junk food.

I can't believe it's May already. Time for me to really turn this year around for the better.

GBE2 One Month Challenge: Day 1

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:31:00 +0000

From May 3rd to June 3rd I'll be posting every day, answering the following questions (feel free to join in and leave the link to your own entries if you like):

Day 01: Something you're looking forward to this year.
Day 02: Something you regret not having done last year.
Day 03: Something with which you struggle.
Day 04: Something that is part of your routine that you enjoy.
Day 05: Something in life that gives you balance.
Day 06: Something that excites you and fills you with joy.
Day 07: Vacation Hiatus
Day 08: Vacation Hiatus
Day 09: Vacation Hiatus
Day 10: Something at which you've been a champion or the best.
Day 11: Something about which people seem to compliment you.
Day 12: Something you hope to change about yourself and why.
Day 13: Discuss some of the things on your bucket list.
Day 14: Someone who has made your life worth living.
Day 15: A band/musical artist whose music impacted your life.
Day 16: A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 17: Someone with whom you shared a friendship/relationship that simply drifted out of your life.
Day 18: Someone you met randomly that's made an impact on your life.
Day 19: Something that shook your belief system to its core (a big disappointment in your life).
Day 20: Discuss your favorite movie and why it's so special to you.
Day 21: Write about your best friend (not significant other) and what makes them special.
Day 22: Describe a dark/turbulent moment in your life.
Day 23: Describe a truly spiritual moment in your life.
Day 24: Discuss a spontaneous moment in your life that that turned out to be fantastic.
Day 25: Discuss something you planned that ended up not being what you expected.
Day 26: How do you handle/deal with both success and failure?
Day 27: What is your vocation (why are you here on earth)?
Day 28: What is your biggest dream in life (what one great thing do you want to accomplish)?
Day 29: What WAS your biggest dream in life (you wanted to do as a kid but no longer can)?
Day 30: Someone in your family that means so much to you.
Day 31: Epilogue: Write a letter to yourself.

My entry for today:

Day One: Something you're looking forward to this year:

I decided that this year I am going to award as much time as I can to blogging and writing two books I have been working on for so long. Short stories and essays are my strengths so I'll probably have one or two more books published after this. Who knows, I may write more. I will probably work with Lulu.com once I'm ready to publish. All I need now is an editor.

"Letters to Addiction" - Preface

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:18:00 +0000

It is like having a devil on your shoulder whispering in your ear. Softly at first, but when It realizes you are battling against paying It any attention, it gets louder. And louder. The more you grit your teeth in resistance, the more that devil on your shoulder inches closer to your ear, whispering, Its hot breath tickling you slightly. It is a huge flirt with no shame, no empathy, and no compassion for Its target. Do not try to reason with It, because it will bite down on your neck and not budge. It flies into a rage at the drop of a dime. It is your only friend, even though It abuses your mind, your soul, your body. It is a rapidly spreading cancer that tries Its best to pretend It has your best interest at heart. It is crueler than a hurricane, and It rips and tears you apart with no apology. It is your first true love and your greatest liability. It is your master that feeds the cold and the fever, all at once.

"It" is your addiction.

If you had the opportunity to confront It and all It causes if It were in human form, what would you say to It?

Stupid freakin' property citations!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Awwsumkitteh) — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:59:00 +0000