posted by Sun T. on Jun 2
Every time I walk the dog, I can pick up the soft fragrance of honeysuckle hanging on the breeze. It takes me back to a time when I rode my bicycle down the road at my grandmother’s house. I would pick some and bring them to her. She showed us how she used to suck the sweetness right out of the flower as a child.
I cherish those memories. I know why I can’t shake my summertime depression. The memories haunt me like the smell from the flowers as I walk away. Many things in spring and summer bring me back to her house. I used to spend my summers with her and most of spring. I miss the smell of cat food on the porch, the sound of the owls whooting through the forest at night, the joy of sitting amongst the trees and breathing in nature. I miss the sound of her wind chimes…I can hear them faintly tinkling on the breeze every time I walk outside.
Well…that’s where my honeysuckle dreams come to life. I am glad to have the memories, but sad I can’t make more.
posted by Sun T. on May 25
Since being so close to 30 woke me up this past April when I turned 27, I have been looking for ways to improve my appearance without going resorting to drastic or costly measures. One of the tools I have been playing around with is a wig. Many a woman has used lace front wigs to enhance their beauty. I have always been dead set against artificial means of beautifying yourself. It’s funny how age changes things.
I will be keeping my eye on the daily specials and reduced price bin sections of that site. Their wigs are made with real human hair and surpassing quality. You can tell by the way the hair lays in the wigs that are shown. In the customer pictures you can hardly tell where the weaves and wigs begin and the person’s hair ends. It’s neat that you can get a professional look for less than it would cost in the salon. You can do it yourself, which saves time and money. I am impressed. It would be worth the investment to get a good quality wig like theirs.
posted by Sun T. on Apr 19
This is a grand turn around on the way we look at he Virginia Tech tragedy. Everyone should read this. I didn’t think to look further into the story. Honestly, I have avoided listening to any information about the tragedy. I hear clips of things like how many people’s lives were destroyed, but this post really changes your perspective on these evil events.
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posted by Sun T. on Feb 9
Learn about heart disease in women. Support the cause from the American Heart Association to get the word out about women and heart disease. It just might save a life.
posted by Sun T. on Feb 8
I just found out that Anna Nicole Smith died today. How sad is this for the woman who fought her whole life for it to mean something? She was only 39 years old. It will be interesting to see what they come up with as the reason for her death. I can’t believe it. It’s utterly shocking to me. Rest In Peace, Anna. I am praying for your baby.
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posted by Sun T. on Feb 1
Today is my little sister’s 21st birthday. I cannot believe that she is already 21. I look back and still see her as a poofy headed 6 year old in a frilly pink dress. I protected you on the bus then. As you got older you looked to me for advice. You came to me first and shared your life with me. When you first started liking boys, I warned you. When you hurt yourself, I held you. You have no idea what that means to a sister, to know that she is revered as I am by you. I always ask God for wisdom and the courage to tell you the truth when you ask for advice. I could never express to you how much your confidence means to me. No matter what we have ever been through together, we have always ended up stronger for it. I am so thankful that God chose me to be your big sister.
Thursday Thirteen
Thirteen things I know about my sister:
- She is a fighter. She never gives up without a fight.
- Her goal in life is to succeed at all costs. That’s a survivor’s mentality.
- She is finishing up her Associates with plans already in the works for her Bachelors.
- She only drinks clear sodas if any soda at all.
- She saw me have a nervous breakdown and still wasn’t scared of me.
- When she was 2 she tried to strangle me to death with a telephone cord.
- The more she drives, the better she gets, and the better I feel about it HAHA.
- I have never really heard her yell. She can get pretty loud, though.
- She is the most fun person to scare. I made it my hobby when we were growing up.
- She loves to chow down on some good home cooking.
- She is great with small children. They take to her like a duck to water.
- Once upon a time she didn’t like my husband…but now she does.
- She was once a great track star.
- She is still a fantabulous singer. We used to sing together all the time.
- She will always be 6 years old and in need of protection in my mind…
Here’s to you little sis *clink* CHEERS. Don’t get too tipsy tonight. See you Saturday 
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posted by Sun T. on Dec 15
Yep. Next year I will be a whopping 27 years old. Now to many of you that doesn’t seem old, but to someone who didn’t think they were going to make it past 16 it is ancient. I just cannot believe the age I am…so close to 30! I am already seeing the effects on my face and body. It is so unnerving to look in the mirror and see wrinkles, bags, and FLAB that weren’t there even just a few years ago. After having my son it has been hard to get my weight to stay down. I am always fighting to stay under 150. If you see a picture of me full length, I don’t look that large, but I feel it. Every time I put my pants on *Gah* It’s like a nightmare. I don’t think I would ever get any surgery done for things like fat, although I can’t say a little liposuction wouldn’t be tempting. It really is…as I watch my body expand. I am so upset by this. Exercise and diet are only doing so much. I was told that the patches of fat on the front of my stomach may never go away because of how my body changed when I had my son. This TOTALLY blows.
posted by Sun T. on Dec 10
This will be a very staccato post. Sorry in advance.
I just got home today from my mother’s house. I partied for two days in a row with my sister. Last night I went to my friend’s home for the first time since he died. It was weird for me to be sitting next to his baby brother and not him. I didn’t know what to think. I kept not mentioning his name…until his big brother arrived. Then we talked about the old days. How much I miss my friend is beyond belief. I have had too many pass in their early years. Maybe knowing me shortens their lives….
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