Blog Challenge Catch Up: My (DARK??) Secret, Tattoo, and Much more!

Day 11: the last movie I saw was


I think by now everyone has read my blog about 42 and know I loved it but if not, please see the movie.

Day 12: something I don't leave the house without is my cell phone. There is no question I am lost without it. I love my iPhone 5 so much that if it were a man...it would be the perfect man. I can't live happily without it!

Day 13: my piercing and tattoos:
I have double pierced ears and this


I have a bad habit of sitting on my left leg so the ankle is always red.

14. Something I miss from my childhood: I miss a lot but I don't miss anything more than I miss my daddy. He died of cancer 8 weeks after my 5th birthday. I can't explain how big of a hole that leaves in a little girl's heart. I think in many ways that is why I have never let myself love a man...or when I do, I always pick men who leave me. It is easier to accept that I am unlovable than face the truth that I self-sabotage by building walls and letting myself fall head over heels for men who are either hung up on their ex-wife or just not sure what it is they want. I miss my dad. I miss having a healthy relationship with a man. I miss feeling safe and secure and loved and normal. I miss feeling close to someone. I miss hugs and I miss love.

Day 15: a confession or secret:
I have a rule: no baseball crushes! Other sports I don't take seriously but baseball is my game. It is my passion and it is serious. I broke my rule.


Joe Nathan is my crush! I admit it! I love him.  I know he is married.  I don't care.  I love him and his silly facial hair and his bad taste in football teams.

Day 16: what I wore today:







Excuse my hair...it's raining!

Day 17: what book could you read over and over!


My grandmother & my mother introduced me to this and the sequel "A White Bird Flying". I don't know anyone not related to me who has read them. I am named after Laura Deal. True Story!


Day 18: a TV show that you recently became addicted to:

            The VOICE!!!!


Love it! Can't get enough of it!! Blake, Adam, Usher, Shakira.  I started watching last season but this season is just so darn good!

Simply,
Laura
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Blog Hopping; Wild Card/ What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Linking up with Samantha, Rebekah, and Marquis




Linking up today with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday.

I'm Loving:

*God
He has a way of making me calm when I am worried and I am a worrier! Yesterday I got a message that my uncle was being rushed to the ER in Indianapolis after hitting his head in a fall. There was bleeding on the brain and they weren't sure if there would be brain surgery. Meanwhile, I am in Dallas 900 miles away and I am panicked. The only family I have left in Indiana is my Dad's and if you followed me for a time, y'all know how important my Dad was to me. (My Mom is too, don't get me wrong.)
Thankfully, my cousins sent me a message that the neurologist did not think brain surgery was needed and they were keeping him for observation.

*My Facebook and Twitter families who reached out to pray and comfort me while I was freaking out. I am blessed to have so many awesome friends who have been there for me all year and who are just a little over protective at times. (it is sweet that they offer to beat people up for me, really...but I am fully capable of handling myself.)

*My Mom who was also praying for her brother-in-law. Even though she has remarried, they consider her family and she considers them family.



*#4 (or #3 if you are reading this after 1:05 central time)


The number of days until It's Baseball Time in Texas! I am so ready!

*Hummus Chips




I kind of stumbled upon these and I LOVE them! I am going to look for them and take them to all my games at Rangers Ballpark this summer because they are not high in calories and I love that they are made from Chick-peas!



*Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo and Conditioner




I bought this Shampoo and Conditioner looking for something to give my hair strength because, as I am always dieting my hair becomes kind of brittle and breaks. I also have super fine hair.




Seriously, my hair is so shiny! I really love this stuff! It highlights & strengthens the fiery red. Hello! (That's the real color which shows up differently in different light).



*My crockpot


I'm thinking of using my crockpot to actually cook healthier meals. Crazy! I know!!



*My furkids:


My sweet girls who have been by my side for days while I was sick!
*my Twitterless Lent which I did break Tuesday because I needed to ask for prayers for my uncle, is almost over. Now I can drive everyone crazy and not just Chance, Khrystal and Rachel who have been good sports about keeping me entertained without Twitter.



*These shoes:




Ok, I would never wear these Christian Louboutin's but I know just the girl who would and when I sent them to her via text I could hear her squeal! They aren't me, but they are awesome!


*George Clooney/Jesus/God?




This photo off Facebook. Did you know that George Clooney was the spitting image of Jesus? I had no clue. Good job putting one over on me! You don't suppose George Clooney actually, nah....?

*The 30 day bike challenge I start on April 1! I am a lot nervous but all I have to do is ride daily. (I have never done more than 4 days straight). I can iron out time to ride even if the weather is bad on pavement. I am committed to this and I am super excited! I really want to get super fit. I have a goal that I hope to reach by next winter to compete. Yes it is crazy but so am I! If you want to accept the challenge you can sign up here: 30 Days of Biking Challenge
Just click on Pledge and fill out the form.  That's it! Oh, and ride!

*The Voice:
Wow is this season awesome! I always have loved Blake-Adam, Adam-Blake but Usher and Shakira are completely awesome! Love it! So much fun!

*That it has been one year since I wrote this Blog: Boys are Stupid and Girls are Crazy
This is one of my most visited and one of my personal favorite blogs.

*Bloglovin': You can follow me here: Simply Me the way I see it




What are you loving this week?
Hit me up and let me know!



----Enjoy the ride!


Simply,
Laura
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