Friendship Friday-Hobbies: August: PT: Pinterest: KISS: And a new Back to School inspired quote for the month....

Hello Everyone! Today I'm linking up with Create With Joy for Friendship Friday.

• What hobbies do you enjoy participating in during your spare time?

During my spare time I enjoy scrapbooking/ card making the most. I also enjoy couponing and gaming! 

• What hobbies have you always wanted to learn?

Some people have very expensive hobbies. I would love to be able to sail one day and learn how :)

• Have you ever tried a hobby that just wasn’t your cup of tea?

I've tried tons of hobbies that just weren't my thing. Jewelry making and crocheting are a couple of those things.

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  Hey Everyone! It has been a couple weeks since I have written! Sorry :/
I have been a little busy with things. So I have a lot to share I suppose! :) First off... HAPPY AUGUST!
It's hard to believe that it's already back to school season for most here in SC. In just a few days they will be starting. And in just a few years Christopher will be toting a backpack and meeting teachers and students just his age :)

I have been going to Physical Therapy 3 times a week, and Tuesday will be my last day! :( I go and see my doctor on Friday, but he has already told me that he will be discharging me because he no longer can help me past this point. My physical therapists have already written a letter to both saying I am not 100% and that therapy is no longer helping me, that I am at a stand still and my pain level has gone from a 10 to an 8. It's hard because we're not sure exactly what I will be doing yet. I also put in an application there because one of the techs will be leaving to go back to school.

Christopher finished up KIDS CLUB last Thursday :( He enjoyed it so much, learned a lot, and made some friends. His last day was a water day!!!!

I'm not sure if I mentioned this yet or not, but our car broke down. So we're looking into getting a new car. Hopefully in a few weeks I'll find out whether or not I got it :) Lets keep our fingers crossed shall we??? :)

Chris has been working 4 days a week, and I'm still trying to find myself a job. If I had a job I would not be in the position I am in right now. :(

And as you all know I have been couponing, but I have been on pinterest looking for ways to make my coupon binder nice and pretty :) (I'm crafty... it's what I do)

I also have been making my own envelopes!!!!!! Yes you heard that correctly... Making my own envelopes! I can't believe I never thought about it until now!!!! :)
How to make your own envelopes
The link above guides you to my Pinterest page, Click on the picture and it will take you to a blog entry that explains how to make your own! :)

Tuesday a dream came true for me!!! :)

My all time favorite band!

My all time favorite band was in SC Tuesday night and my best friend Debbie and her fiancee Chris took me! They won tickets, so I didn't buy those, but I did splurge and buy a T-Shirt because HELLO--- they're my favorite! :) Next time I will bring Chris with me! :)

Well this is all I have to say I guess! Below is a new quote for this month! :)

-Mel

Perfect for Back To School Season! :)

Friendship Friday[Seasonal Blogging]: Physical Therapy: Doctors Appointments: Swimming: and Kids Club...

Hello Bloggers! I'll be teaming up with Create With Joy for Friendship Friday!

-My Friday so far has been good, and not that busy. I did have PT today though :)

• Do the seasons tend to impact your blogging habits?

I think so. I tend to blog more during Holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving because that is when our family is the busiest. Now that it is summer, I have been blogging a little more than usual, but that's because I haven't been working this year. Whenever I find a job, I'll be more apt to only blog once a week, which will probably be Friendship Friday!

• Do you tend to blog steadfastly year round, or do you blog less at certain times?

I blog less whenever I work, or if there really hasn't been much going on. I tend to blog less in January and August. :)

• Are you blogging more, less or the same than usual this summer?

I'm actually blogging more this summer than usual, but that is because (again) I have not been working. If I was working, I would not be on as much as I am.

My Week was alright. :) I didn't blog this week apart from today, so I guess I can fill you guys in on some things.
I go back to the Orthopedic in 6 weeks for another re-check on my knee, and then as far as I know I will be finished with Physical Therapy. :( (I love Physical Therapy a lot) So when that is finished we're looking into taking me to the gym 2X or more a week to make sure that I stay in shape. My mother-in-law also has a pool., leg press, weights, and bike here at the house that I can use whenever I don't feel like going out to the gym. They also gave me my own personal TENS unit for home :) So now I can have electrical stimulation therapy after a hard workout.
I have been going to PT 3X a week, and on my off days I do the same routines at home (I just up it). I even have my own Spotify Workout Playlist that shuffles so I never hear the same thing on those days. :) Chris will also be getting out our WII from storage, so that I can get on my WII FIT PLUS board, and do those exercises :) (They're a lot of fun!)

Yesterday Christopher went to Kids Club at the church. (It actually was supposed to be somewhere else, but they changed it) so he got to play on the blow up slide and ball pit! (I'm glad he got to experience them before he goes to Monkey Joe's in August, and before his birthday party in September... we'll be renting one for the kids to play on)

Little Man going down the slide!

We have also been doing a lot of swimming during these nice days! (When it rains and storms, we're stuck inside and it is no fun :()

Christopher and myself. He was about to jump into my arms. <3

 

Christopher and his daddy on the float

Well I hope you guys have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend!!!!

-Mel

Friendship Friday [Business or Pleasure?]...

Hello Bloggers! Today I'm linking up with Create With Joy for Friendship Friday!

Some people blog for business – hoping to earn full or part-time income from their ventures.
Others blog for pleasure – whether it’s to share a hobby, promote a cause, or share a passion!
Business or pleasure – why do you blog?

I blog for pleasure! I like to write, and I keep many journals around the house for my thoughts, but this is also a way for me to enjoy what I am doing! I share hobbies, passions, and most importantly my family with friends on my blog. Facebook is a great tool, but I can't always share what I have done or am doing throughout the day in a "status message" so I get on my blog and post :)

Hope you guys have a great rest of your Friday and have an amazing weekend!


-Mel

Friendship Friday [Freedom]...

Hello Fellow Bloggers! I'm hooking up with Create With Joy for Friendship Friday!

• What does freedom mean to you?

Freedom isn't really free anymore is it??? Freedom to me is exactly what it is...FREEDOM! I understand we must have RULES to be a society, but our fore fathers brought forth this nation with ideas in mind... and (NO OFFENSE TO ANY OBAMA FANS) but our government is NOT what they dreamed of.

• How will you be celebrating this holiday?

I celebrated the Fourth of July with my family! We couldn't afford fireworks this year, so we had a cookout with lots of foods and yummy desserts and then as it got dark we drank a little.

• What day does your country celebrate its freedom?

 Thursday July 4th 2013! (Not sure what day it will land on next year, but this year it landed on a Thursday).

Ok everyone! I hope you had a wonderful July 4th, and I'll probably be updating tomorrow or Sunday with how my entire Fourth of July went! Hope you all have a safe, happy, weekend!

-Mel

Friendship Friday [Vacations]...

Hello Bloggers!! I have linked up with Create With Joy for Friendship Friday!

• What are your plans for vacation this summer?

We were planning on going to New York this summer, but right now funds are not available, and I'm in the process of Physical Therapy and putting applications in at different jobs. However; we do plan to visit Charleston in the next month or two :)

• How often do you take a vacation from your blog?

Well this year and last year I took a couple "vacations" but it wasn't meant. I think I will be sticking more to blogging this year :) Especially now that I have things to look forward to.


Well this is all for today! :)
Have a great weekend everyone! (Next week I'll probably be blogging after July 4th!!!


-Mel

Friendship Friday[Fun Facts]...

Welcome Bloggers! I'm linking up with Create With Joy for Friendship Friday!

• What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?

I'm not super daring, so I haven't really done anything I myself would consider daring... but I was in gymnastics and cheerleading, and happened to master this move before I quit.... (This video is NOT me, and I DO NOT OWN COPYRIGHT) 

• When you think of humorous moments in your life, what comes to mind?

Probably anything I did when I was little, and or whatever Christopher does now. :)

• What is your most unusual talent?

None of my talents are really "unusual"
I can sing and dance. (Not of professional level)
and I think I can bake really well (Not on a professional level)
and I'm okay at writing... (Not a professional level)


This is all for today, and I know I still have TONS to update you guys on, but it will have to wait for another day!!!

-Mel

 

New Link Up-- Friendship Friday

Hello Bloggers! I realize it is a day early, but I have linked up with Create With Joy for Friendship Friday 
Enjoy!

• What quotes do you find particularly inspiring – and why?

I have so many quotes that are inspiring to me, but these particular ones shape the mold of who I am. 

• What quote has guided you through a rough season in your life?

• Is there a quote you share with readers on your blog?

I don't, but I believe from now on I will be ending my blog posts with this:

So... from now on... it'll be Friendship Friday :)

-Mel