My Bucketlist

I have been told many times, that I was too young to have a bucketlist? So, what age is the appropriate age to have a bucketlist? Me, Myself, and I have had one since I was 10!!

I have always been the adventurist!! Im not scared of heights, Im not scared of the dark, and Im not scared to try anything. I don't really keep my list updated, but somethings never change.
When I was young of course being married and having kids were first. Although I don't have kids of my own I have 3 step children.
  


Second, I dreamed of traveling anywhere and everywhere! My step father does retail construction and he travels. So I packed my bags and joined his crew (so to speak) and have seen many places. Such places as Las Vegas, Cape Canaveral Florida, The mall of America in Minnesota, The Grand Canyons, and Denver Colorada (my favorites).

Third, I always wanted to skydive. I haven't done this yet, mainly because I don't have anyone to go with me, but it's definetaly on my list. The highest in the air that  I have gotten other than a plane ride, was a ride on top of the Stratesphere in Las Vegas. The Stratosphere is a 115 story observation tower. On top of that is 3 rides. The one I rode shot another 15 feet into the air. It was insane.
 
Im sure that everyone has a bucketlist of some kind, this is just the beginning of mine!

If I won the lottery, I would...

           Have you ever played the lottery? Ever thought about winning? I was born in Dallas, Texas, a state that very much believes in the state lottery. We don't have casinos but we definitely have the lottery.
            When I was a kid I use to go play bingo with my mother and grandmother. My grandmother always payed for my cards so if I won anything I always split it with her. Then as I got older "THE LOTTERY," came to my attention. My mother always bought, what seemed like alot of money in scratch off tickets. I loved when she brought them home because I loved to scratch them. Here's were my love for the lottery began. When they came out with the quick pick, my grandfather won 2 times back to back with 3 out of 5 numbers. This is when I began asking the question, "What would I do if I won the lottery".
             If I won the lottery, the first thing I would do is keep quiet about it. The last thing I need is the past becoming my future asking for help for what ever lie they could imagine. The second thing I would do is buy an average size house on several acres of  land. This land would need lots of trees set off the road about a mile for privacy. My house would have a fishing pond near the road for my husband and son. It would also have a pool made to look like a pond in the back for me. This is the only selfish part of the dream!!

                I myself, am dyslexic! I had a very difficult time with this in elementary. With great teachers I have learned to overcome the obstacle and work with it. For example I am a full time college student, who takes all her classes online. Meaning I teach myself everything I learn. Not only am I dyslexic, I have a younger sister (Shawna) who is also dyslexic, and a younger sister (Bella) who has downs syndrome. With these learning disabilities in my family, I have become interested in kids with special needs. I have learned that more and more children are born with learning disabilities and there are less and less special needs teachers to help them learn how to overcome the disability.
               If I won the lottery I would build a special needs school that was open to any special needs child regardless off the parents income. I would hire teachers who are kind, patient, and determined like mine were. My sister Shawna had my teacher as she grew up, but Bella has someone completely different. Her teacher teaches her both English and Spanish and has amazing teaching techniques.
             Last I would what I call a second chance home for orphans and the homeless. The kids would be apart of something grand. I would treat them all like my own, giving them the best that I could. School, doctors, and dentist. For the homeless adults, they would be provided with on site jobs to begin with such as cook, housekeeper, gardener, etc. After they stay awhile they would be provided with a caseworker to help obtain job interviews and locate affordable housing and maybe even affordable transportation.
           I know my dream would costs millions and millions, but if I won the lottery it would get everything set in motion for me, then I could recruit sponsors and investors to make this dream a reality!!!
     

My favorite childhood memory!!

     When I was young I was always the daddy's girl and my sister was always the momma's girl. My sister and I also didn't get along very well (who would have thought). Growing up in Dallas, Texas, there was plenty of memories to be made. Summer passes to Sixflags and the water parks, go-carts, gamerooms, lakes, you name it we did it. Every year we went on family vacations, every summer we made great memories together.
      Out of all the things we did together as a family, my greatest memory was when my mother and I had a couple weekends of quality bonding. When I was a junior in high school my parents got divorced. Of course my dad got every other weekend. I was quite mad at my dad (being daddys little girl), so  I didn't attend the every other weekends as my sister did. I at the time was dating my high school sweetheart, Jim. Jim raced motorcross so of course I was interested too. Jim had invited me to go with him one weekend (the whole weekend), and my mom said I could go no problem. It was my dads weekend which meant my sister would not be home. So I asked her to go too. She said YES!! I had an awesome time with my mom that weekend in the middle of nowhere, watching guys race bikes. We had so much time that we went again but to suprise the boyfriend. He wasn't there, but we had a good time together anyways.
     To this day and the next, for eternity, my mother is my best friend and I cherish every moment that I get with her, whether it be on the phone, internet, or in person. Every moment with her counts.

If I could live anywhere, where would I live...

There's many beautiful places in this world. Some are like a dream. How do you decide on just one place??

I would live somewhere peaceful, with little violence. A place where the colors look like they are out of a story book. I would live in a place where the air is as pure as the earth with very little pollution.

 

These are the places i would live. Where else good you experience total tranquility?

My Hero and Inspiration

Everyone has a hero!! A person you look up to, that inspires you to be your best, who is proud of your every accomplishment. My hero taught me to see the good in every situation. He taught me to be me; independent, determined, and confident in everything I do.

My hero is my step father Brian. He is a leader in every way. He gives me good advice, he listens to my drama, and he is a great example of how to handle tough situations. He encourages me on everything. Brian taught me to work hard, be optimistic, speak my mind, and never give up on my dreams. He never gave up on anything and he's always ready for a challange.

I never dreamed I would have an amazing step father as Brian. He's always there for me. His determination inspires me to dream, desire, and aquire the reality of my lifes intentions.

Songs that inspire me:

There are many songs that have meaning to me, or inspire me so to speak. Songs such as Crossroads by Bone Thugs And Harmony, The Climb by Miley Cirus, and Almost any Kid Rock song.
The 2 songs that effect me most is.. Only God Knows Why and Blue Jeans and a Rosery, by Kid Rock. Its like they were almost written for me during a certain time in my life. Especially Only God Knows Why. It touch my heart in more ways than I can count.

There are serveral things that people don't know about me. For example here are seven little things people don't know.

1. My favorite animal is the peacock. I love the colors of their feathers.
2.  I always wanted to be a special needs teacher.
3. I want to learn sign language.
4. I dreamed of being Mrs. America.
5. My favorite movies are kids movies.
6. I have a knack for arts and crafts.
7. My pass time involves a target on a range with a gun in hand.