Winner Redraw, Thoughts & a WOOHOO!!

Seems not all the prizes were claimed from my candy so I am redrawing for that ONE! 

That would be the SOG stamps and papers. 

The redraw winner is: 

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 #6 KARYN

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A New winner reminds me that this is a new year. 

Welcome to 2012. 

What resolutions have you made?

How many have you broken already (Day 2-3 into 2012) LOL

Sounds funny but it's reality. 

It happens. 

What I wanted to put out there is encouragement that you can 'stick to your guns' IF YOU CHOOSE. 

It's all a choice. Your choice. 

I always resolute (is that correct english?!) to stop biting my nails. 

Never happens. 

I also resolute to 'be a different person'....try not to yell at the kids, get upset easily or sweat the small things'. 

Hasn't happened yet, but I'm working real hard at it this year. 

Perhaps I'll just share with you how I live my life daily. 

"Everything Happens for a Reason"

My motto. Well, not "mine" but someone really smart came up with this, & I use it. 

Someone pisses you off, tell them. 

You love someone; they may not know it, tell them. 

Something someone did made you very happy/glad/or smile inside......tell them. 

You've just eaten a good meal, tell the Chef (heck give him/her a tip) & don't think of "do u know how much they get paid"......just do it, because. 

You see someone who has dropped their bag of groceries....stop and help them pick it up.

And the list goes on and on. 

Some of these things may not be so easy to do, like telling someone when they have made you mad, or just saying it like it is.....I have been in this position numerous times & it never gets easier. I've been in this position with my best friends & we are still friends. However some people don't like that about me, which is why I have only a handful of TRUE FRIENDS I can hang with & just be me with. 

Speaking of just being me. 

Anyone in love with the song "Someone Like You" by Adele as much as I am?!

Has anyone ever felt this way about someone? 

 I have. 

Twice. 

This song makes me cry, but also makes me happy knowing I would not be where I am today without everything happening in the past. 

"Everything happens for a reason". 

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Lastly my Woohoo for the day is the fact that I am officially on a new DT, thanks to Jo liking my work and asking if I'd be interested! Of course I am. Thanks Jo. 

The Crafty Sentiments Monthly Challenge DT

Our first challenge will be on February 10th!!! 

Crafty Sentiments Designs also  has a great sale on! 

hurry on over to check it out!