OMM Manifesto

33, blonde (it used to be natural); wife to fab Hub, who’s career in the Navy has moved us from 6 states in 7 years; mama to “Starlet”, who’s zest for life at full-throttle keeps me needing mass quantities of coffee & newest addition my sweet Gerber babe; born in California, raised in Texas, and will always be Californian at heart; Keeper of a 12 year-old overweight Lab/retriever/chow pound pup, Penny; Christian, Republican….

First & foremost, I believe that Jesus Christ, in His humanity, came to the earth, died on the cross to pay for our sins, and was resurrected.

What Makes Me?
I believe that EVERYone has good and beauty in them; pointing fingers of blame is nasty (but Bin Laden can rot). I believe manners & etiquette are extremely important, but cutting loose is always fun, too. I love spring & summer and I thoroughly despise living in cold climates. (I will happily vacation there for very short amounts of time.) I believe in the death penalty. I believe that shoes can make an outfit & I love the feel of sand or mud between my toes (not while in the fab shoes). I am a water snob, distilled is best. I believe in picnics in the front yard, so Sophia can wave at all the people driving by. I believe coffee should be strong, served 24/7, & caffeinated. Period. I believe in wine with a cork, dirty martinis, & frozen margaritas. I believe in holding on tight to true friendships, they are rare and worth millions. I believe in vitamins & homeopathic therapies, but I don’t buy much in to western medicine. I believe that EVERYthing happens for a reason: God. I love a home full of laughter, family, & friends, but do your own dishes. I believe that Sundays were made for church, huge meals, and football. I believe that TV rots your brain & dairy rots your gut, but don’t you dare take away my LOST. I’m a wannabe vegan married to a die-hard carnivore who often orders meals like “meat with meatsauce”. I believe in organic foods, co-sleeping, baby-wearing & extended breastfeeding, but I also believe in spanking. I am, unashamedly, an old-fashioned romantic gal who believes the guy should pay for dinner & open my door. I believe that holiday sweet potatoes should come from scratch, not cans. I am obsessive about order, but my life is blissfully chaotic.

More?
I won’t apologize for who I am.
Blood runs thicker than water; I can tease my Mama, but you’d better not.
I’ve never broken a bone, but I’ve had two major surgeries.
Its been 10 years since I’ve had a cigarette.
My husband can bring out the best (and worst) in me. That’s why he’s my husband, and always will be.
My two kidneys are joined and in my abdomen.
I love stupid comedies, and feel like I can relate.
I would happily spend my entire day in the kitchen, cooking & baking.
I will own a (plant) nursery someday.
I love olives and artichokes, and the smell of nutmeg.
I buried a love when I was 23.
My dog has allergies that make her have ashtma attacks.
My daughter is painfully allergic to dairy, honey, berries, pickles.
I am a jill of many trades: cosmetology license, personal trainer cert., yoga instructor cert.
My daughter hums while enjoying good eats.
I love to read, got any suggestions?
I’m trying to be an ex-nail biter.

What Annoys Me?
Ignorance
People who reproduce, then don’t stop complaining about their child
The slow lane
bad breath & bad manners
excuses, but I’ve got some good ones
gossip
picky eaters (I can say this~ I married one)
“plastic” people (Jekyll & Hyde’s of the world)
unbalanced “news” reports
one-up’ers, & liars
whispers during church or a movie