This blog chronicles the balancing act that is my life, as I juggle my different roles and my strong desire to live optimally.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
This Time Last Year
Last weekend was a tax holiday, perfect time to get everything the munchkins need for the new school year. As I went from store to store, ticking off items from my shopping list, I remembered the events of this time last year.
What was supposed to be a quick shopping trip for Alexis and I, leaving the boys at home to bond, ended up with The Hubs calling 911 when we hadn't returned at almost midnight.
I was sure I blogged about it and I came looking for a post I never wrote. I was pained. I couldn't remember the details. I was sure I shared it though, so I checked my Twitter archives and I was super excited to find my tweets from last year.
I found a picture too.
The Hubs took this picture of Alexis and I as we left for the mall.
Mini Me and I, off to do what girls like to do...Shop ;)
Thanks to Storify, I can share the story here, one year later, as I tweeted it
Blogger feels more permanent than Twitter and it's where I should chronicle my stories. I really should post more, I know... There's so much going on in my life that should be documented. Stories that will fade into distant memories soon...
This girl needs to fix up and quit making excuses.
*Note to self* Stopeeet Gbemi! Stopeeet!!!
I'm writing this from a happy place. I'm learning not to let life's external pressure mess with my mind. I've not mastered it yet, but I'm definitely getting better. God's got me. If I believe it, I should live it. A lot has happened since August 18th 2012 and today, exactly one year later, I am reminded that I have a lot to be thankful for. I take none of my blessings, especially the ones that money cannot buy, for granted.
I'm grateful for, and to you, Debola.
When I count my blessings, I count you twice.
She's right... I'm a love lover... grateful for every day I get to experience the awesomeness that love is. Living, loving and laughing, making the best of today, because tomorrow is not promised. Thanks for coming by again and again.
I'm not wiping away a tear. No of cos I'm not, water spilled on my face from heaven as I got to that "memories that's all we'll be left with" part, I think I even choked a lil.
I'm the happiest for your 1st Storify post, you know how long I've been on this p. I'm never giving up
When I hear people complain about their folks calling them too much and things like that, I wonder if they realize how good they have it. Having someone worry about you is a big deal.
I had goose bumps while reading this. I shall never complain anymore about getting too many calls from my folks. Never again! Thanks for sharing sis *hugs*
hmmmmm..... You could have called the poor man and let him know you were with a friend and will be home late! Oh poor dear, imagine it the other way around, you would have bash him with a pot in the head for worrying you and not having enough consideration to at least call you so you wouldn't worry.lol, lol, lol
I did call. That's how the phone ended up on the hood of the car and got lost. I only realized it was lost when I tried to call again. I'm considerate like that :)
I'm not wiping away a tear. No of cos I'm not, water spilled on my face from heaven as I got to that "memories that's all we'll be left with" part, I think I even choked a lil.
ReplyDeleteI'm the happiest for your 1st Storify post, you know how long I've been on this p. I'm never giving up
Of course, it's water from heaven... amean... :)
DeleteThis. Is just. Wow! The not-so-little things that we take for granted... To have someone that worries about you... I waaaaaaaaaaant!
ReplyDeleteWhen I hear people complain about their folks calling them too much and things like that, I wonder if they realize how good they have it. Having someone worry about you is a big deal.
DeleteAwwww this is so special. The part that you said you don't have any parents but he makes up for it. God bless him. www.secretlilies.com
ReplyDeleteAmen! :)
DeleteI had goose bumps while reading this. I shall never complain anymore about getting too many calls from my folks. Never again! Thanks for sharing sis *hugs*
ReplyDelete"Never again!" Me likey. Hugs right back :)
Deleteawww. this story made me smile. Could feel the love he has for you. Beautiful!
ReplyDelete:) I don't ever want to get to a point where I take it for granted that I'm loved... I'm grateful.
Deletehmmmmm.....
ReplyDeleteYou could have called the poor man and let him know you were with a friend and will be home late! Oh poor dear, imagine it the other way around, you would have bash him with a pot in the head for worrying you and not having enough consideration to at least call you so you wouldn't worry.lol, lol, lol
Lol at "bash him with a pot in the head"
DeleteI did call. That's how the phone ended up on the hood of the car and got lost. I only realized it was lost when I tried to call again. I'm considerate like that :)