random rambling: trust your gut.

If there is one thing in my life that has never ever failed me it’s my gut. There has been many times where I have failed to trust my gut feelings and it has always blown up in my face. It could be little things to huge decisions but my insides always know what’s best.

A huge example of this has to do with my health. When I was in high school I struggled with some serious thyroid issues. I was in and out of the hospital all that time. I had to go get my blood work every two weeks to make sure I was regulated. Every few months I would have an allergic reaction to the medication I was one and we would have to start all over again with something new. It was getting very old and kind of scary. There were concerns of developing cancer cells as well as my thyroid over reacting and pretty much frying me from the inside out. I was sent to a specialist. The first thing they talked about was radiation; they wanted to kill my thyroid. I quickly refused treatment. It didn’t feel right, it didn’t sound right to me. Something was telling me “NO! STOP! DON’T DO IT!” After I told them no they refused to continue treatment with me. I was too high of a risk to just have on medication. The doctors told me I probably wouldn’t live too long without serious medication or surgery. I stood by my decision. It’s not every day you hear from a doctor that you’re going to die in a few years but I didn’t care. I didn’t believe it was true.

Here I am at 26 years old and I’m living a full and healthy life. After some time past my thyroid started to regulate itself. I don’t need medication and I’m feeling pretty good. Some of my symptoms hung around. My hands still shake like a leaf, I still bruise like I have anemia, and my thyroid is still enlarged but there are no real issues. If I would have listened to the doctor I would have had to take a pill everyday for the rest of my life to supplement my thyroid hormone, doesn’t sound like fun to me. I’m not saying refusing treatment from a doctor is for everyone, by all means! There is a good reason why we have doctors to help and treat us when our bodies just can’t anymore. It’s just an example of when my gut feelings really came into play.

I’m so thankful for that little voice helping me and guiding me. It could be a job decision or a big move; I say follow your insides first. Sometimes I think our heads really can get in the way. Do you listen to your gut? Where has it lead you?

and now for something completely different.

Thanks Anna!

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I am a Cheeto!

If you'd like to come see me in all my Cheeto glory I'll be set up at First Friday infront of the lovely Butter Toast with some other fabulous vendors. I hope I see you there!!

Have a great weekend!!

the guy.

I just wanted to take a second to talk about this guy I know. He drives me unbelievably crazy, and I couldn’t live without him. I’ve talked about my husband, Marc, here and there. He really is a special guy. There really isn’t anyone else in the world I would rather put up with than him. I know that sounds terrible, but it’s true! When you’re looking for your soul mate you can’t just look at the wonderful and great things about them, you also have to remember that they have faults just like you. Trust me I have about a million faults, sometimes I don’t know how or why he tolerates me, but he does. I really do enjoy every minute with him. I have never laughed so hard, I’ve never cried so much, and I’ve never been so happy with anyone else.

I saw this on letterhappy's shop via etsy, and i instantly thought of Marc.

We met six years ago this June on an impromptu blind date to a Clarks concert. I will save you the mushy details, but it was love at first sight I think. We started off very happy, got a little rocky, got really rocky, broke up, got back together, broke up, got pregnant, got back together, got married… and well… the rest is history. I always say Aurora saved my life, if it wasn’t for her I don’t know that I would be here now with this amazing guy by my side. Marc has supported me no matter what I’ve wanted to do. He pushes me to be a better person if he knows it or not. I need someone who is going to push me, and not let me give up, and he’s that man. He is my solid ground in stormy waters.

Marc and Piston

To anyone single out there, don’t settle for less than perfect. It’s so sad to me how many people split anymore. Sometimes I think that the “fools rush in” cliché is so true. If its love, than its love, but make sure that the love will last through the good times, and the bad. The most important thing is to love who you are and know who you are, so the person you are with can do the same.

vol25Love yourself!

Okay, enough with the cheesy mushy stuff. I think I’m going to go cry now… only happy tears!

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Hug a loved one today!!

10+1 Random Facts about me

I’ve seen this on blogs like run with scissors and I thought it was a cute way to get to know a little about me. 10+1 Random Facts about me:

1.) I was a Theater Major in college and I thought I was going to be a singer/song writer all my life but now I’m a photography major and I have no idea what I’m going to do but I’m going to enjoy the time I have.
2.) I’ve been to Poland, Germany, and Israel on mission trips and I hope to travel more. It’s true that you can never understand what you have until you see the way other people live and I want my daughter to learn that as well.
3.) I’m both extremely outgoing and extremely introverted at the same time; leave it to being a Gemini.
4.) I’ve written a science fiction story that no one will ever read.
5.) I have dyslexia but I’ve learned to thrive with it no matter what anyone says. I don’t see it as a disability; it’s just a different way of looking at the world.
6.) My mom bought me the complete seasons of Gilmore Girls last Christmas and I’ve already watched every episode at least five times.
7.) I love Jesus and have an incredibly strong faith in God but I can’t stand religion.
8.) I’m a movie addict; I love getting sucked into a good story with beautiful character, lovely colors, and great cinematography.
9.) I have to sleep with a light on; I have an unnatural fear of the dark and of zombies… don’t ask me why I don’t know.
10.) I love to read but I don’t do it nearly as much as I should.
11.) I’d rather be behind my camera than anywhere else.



Happy Trails!