I thought of you today, 

but that is nothing new. 

I thought about you yesterday

and days before that too. 

I think of you in silence, 

I often speak your name. 

All I have are memories and 

your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake

from which I'll never part. 

God has you in His arms, 

I have you in my heart.
-Unknown

February marks two important dates of the year.  Valentine's day of course as well as my most dreaded day of the year...the anniversary of my fathers death February 28.  In honor of him I will be posting for the rest of this month things that remind me of my dad.  Quotes, memories, pictures, and random things my father loved.  

12 year anniv. of your passing approaching. Seriously is this real life? Just doesn't seem right...NEVER understand why?!? Miss your big grin, entertaining and lively personality. But most of all I miss how little and loved you'd make me feel with your big bear hugs!! Made me feel like a princess everyday, you were my prince daddy, my first love. Still feels like your on a business trip. I'm waiting for you to walk through the front door and I'll run to greet you. Miss you terribly daddy. Idk what God lets you hear but hear me tonight daddy, I Love you more!! ♥

Below you will see a drawing an artist drew of my father in his army attire while deployed during the Vietnam war. 19 years of age.

My hero, my daddy, my heart, my memory, my
tears, my hurt. Love you &miss you so daddy!! XoXoXo

Ladies if you are looking for a couple great blogs to follow, here are a couple great blogs!!

Today's Letters:
http://www.todaysletters.com/2013_02_01_archive.html

Found this blog posted on pinterest, it gives great insight and fun facts about life.  It shares the struggles of a marriage life.  Gives great tips and advice on relationships.  One of my favorite posts from her is titled "Weekly Questions" you will find this post under Friday, December 2, 2012.  Read this post and here you will find great tips on how to maintain a healthy, well balanced relationship by merely asking each other a few simple questions. 

The Sits Girls:
http://www.thesitsgirls.com/blog/

I like this blog because it's always featuring "blogger" of the month, this allows you to find new blogs to follow as well as helpful information.  The blog is also about blogging tips and how you can grow your blog into a business.

One of my favorite quotes: 

I AM A CHRISTIAN

When i say..."I am a Christian" 

I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'." 

I'm whispering "I was lost 

Now I'm found and forgiven." 

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble 

and need Christ to be my guide. 

When i say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not trying to be strong.

I'm professing that I'm weak

And need His strength to carry on. 

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not bragging of success.

I'm admitting I have failed 

And need God to clean m mess. 

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not claiming to be perfect, 

My flaws are far too visible

But, God believes I am worth it. 

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I still feel the sting of pain. 

I have my share of heartaches

So I call upon His name. 

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not holier than thou,

I'm just a simple sinner

Who received God's good grace, somehow!

Pro Blogger 

This blog discusses how to have a scannable blog.  One of it's first tips is to create lists, such as bullet points that are linked to other things.  Another tip it gives you is to not fill up every space on your page.  Just because you have blank space doesn't mean it needs to be filled up.  You want to avoid clutter, so your viewers don't become overwhelmed.


About.com Blogging

This blog discusses the way you write on your blog.  A huge part of having a blog is being able to express yourself honestly and truthfully.  It talks about how you should post about things that you are passionate about.  These are a couple key elements in having an effective blog.


Successful Blogging

This blog discusses to main rules about blogging.  It is easier for people to read in print than online and when people read things on a screen they skim.  Even if the headline appeals to your reader.  A long body of text will scare them off. 

Google Blogscoped

This blog discusses a way to have a good blog writing style.  Here's a few points the blog gives to you: use descriptive headlines, write in inverted pyramid style, re-introduce core ideas, and use lists, images and labels.

Typography 

http://www.lifenreflection.com

Here you will find a blog that has the right typography.  It is in the right color, font, and it is large enough to be able to clearly read.  The flow of this blog is great.  She has tons of pictures, which lets face it, that's what grabs most of our attention anyways.  Great insightful well versed blog!

http://jojoandeloise.com

Here you will find a cute blog.  Although it be cute it is cluttered.  Not only is it cluttered but it is very hard to read.  The font isn't necessarily awful, yet it is not the best.  But to me the worst part about this blog is the color.  She chose for her font color to be a light gray. Just awful! Hurts your eyes to try and read it.

This blog is an informative blog.  Here you will find things that inspire, grow, and or promote your senses to be creative.  In things such as crafts, cooking, baking, travel, fashion, music, quotes and much more.  I review the posts that go through the feed on my Pinterest account.  I then determine which ones are the most interesting.  These are the ones I will be sharing with all of you.  Hope you will find my blog inspiring and that you will learn creative new ways to brighten your world.  I will start off my blog by sharing with you one of my first pins I ever did pin on Pinterest.  

One of my first pins was the lyrics to one of my favorite bands.  If you have not checked them out I am going to need you to do so.  The lyrics I am about to introduce you to are from their song titled, "After the Storm."  To listen to the song click the link below: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMsTSdHIJds

"&THERE WILL 

COME A TIME 

YOU'LL SEE 

WITH NO 

MORE TEARS. 

&LOVE WILL

NOT BREAK YOUR 

HEART

BUT DISMISS 

YOUR FEARS"

Mumford and Sons