Has it been a year already???

Each year I make out a list of goals for the coming year. I have always believed that if you do not know where you are headed, it is very hard to get anywhere; hence my need to make a list of goals I want to accomplish each year. One of the goals I made for myself is to blog more. I know I have said it time and time again but I really feel like this time I am going to stick to it. I need an outlet for my rants... LOL! Just kidding, however I do need to get things off my chest from time to time and a blog seems to be a reasonable form of getting things out in the open. So for now I am setting my goal to simply blog more than I did last year. I believe this is obtainable, since this post will ensure that the goal is met because last year’s blog total was a big whopping ZERO! Stay tuned to see if I can do better than my original goal and post more than this once during 2012.

You will appreciate it when you are older

Over the course of my life I have heard the phrase “you will appreciate it when you are older” over a hundred times or more. Of course when you hear this as a child you roll your eyes and wonder how simply getting older will make one appreciate things more? Now that I am starting to get a little older I can see how age makes a difference in the way we see many things. For instance last night I was at the drug store buying some cough medicine and the cashier asked me to see my license. This sort of thing does not bother me since I understand this is a precaution to keep individuals who are under age from being able to purchase things that they may be tempted to abuse, however, it was what came next that was the kicker. I was digging in my purse to find my ID to give to the cashier, anyone who knows me personally would know finding something in my purse is often a difficult task so it took a few seconds. Meanwhile, watching me dig the cashier says, “sorry to have to card you but you look young”. So I say, “Oh that’s ok I get that a lot… “. She then says, “but, you are over eighteen right?”. Haha I about lost it… I am seven years nearly eight years past being eighteen! And before I know it I say to the cashier, “I guess that is something I will appreciate when I am older”. I then completed my purchase and headed out of the store laughing inside that after all these years I get it… I get how some things take time to appreciate them. I realized that the same thing that bothered me when I was eighteen and trying to get into dance clubs, (i.e. my few months of wild life… haha I really did just dance) now at twenty-five made me smile and appreciate that I do not look my age. Considering I found a white hair in the midst of all the dark ones on my head the other day; I am happy to look younger than my actual age. Someday, when I have children of my own I am sure at some point, I will tell them “you will appreciate it when you are older” and they will look at me and roll their eyes. Then sooner or later they will have to make the same call I did and say hey mom, I get it!

Here We Go Again...

So, to say I am behind at this point would be an understatement... It seems school took over my life and I have been unable to update my blog in ages. I would promise to do better but I have made that promise before and failed miserably. It is now December and I am wondering where has this year gone? I hope in time, I will look back on my years in school and not regret taking the time to get my education. Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed with the course work and the house work and working full time that I feel like I want to just give something up but know deep down that is not possible. I am looking forward for the day when I will be finished with school so I will have more time… haha that is what I say now but I know when I finish school I will just find another way to fill my time and will end up at some point overwhelmed again… it seems to be a reoccurring cycle in my life, if I am not busy then I find a way to become busy. Anyway enough of that soap box; I am excited for the Christmas season! I love the lights, the songs and getting to spend time with family and friends. Hopefully this will not be my last post for 2010 but I am not making any promises. haha

Bad... bad... girl

I am so sorry for being so behind… I am a bad… bad girl!.... I am trying to catch-up!!!



Day 12: Something You are OCD About (8/12/10)

How can I pick just one thing I am OCD about… there are so many.

To name a few:

Toilet paper has to always roll where the paper comes over the top not from underneath.

If I have a tube of anything it must be smushed from the end not squeezed in the middle. (this is why I quit buying toothpaste in a tube)

Towels must be folded in half and then in 3 parts so that they stack easily.

This is surely not all of the things I am OCD about but they give you an idea… since, I am so far behind and need to catch up on the rest of these posts.

Day 13 - A Fictional Book (8/13/10)


Redeeming Love By Francine Rivers

I mentioned in an earlier post that I love the book Redeeming Love. It is so good that about half way through, you will refuse to put down the book and force yourself to finish it in one night.

Day 14 - A Non-fictional Book (8/14/10)



My favorite non- fictional book is the Bible. I love the Lord and I love that he gave me an instruction manual for life; i.e. the Bible.


I will be back later with another post catching me up the rest of the way... sorry for the delay!

Mrs. Wilks

Two At A Time

Today because I am behind and because I am determined to do all 30 posts in this series I give you Day 10 & 11.



Day 10: A Photo Taken Over 10 Years Ago Of You



I had all intentions of copping out on this one and giving you guys a picture that was only about 6 years old but I remembered that a few months Aunt Bibit (that was my name for her when I was little)sent me a couple of old embarrassing pictures I just knew you all would love to see! haha I was in 6th or 7th grade when this picture was taken. It was taken in Momaw's old house be for the skunks came. (That is definitely a story for another day. Not sure what I was doing but Aunt Bibit and I were putting on a show I am sure... since that is what we spent most of our time doing. haha She and I have always had good time because we were only 6 years apart!

Day 11: A Photo Of You Recently



This picture was taken on the 4th of July at my house. In the picture are my friends Mrs. T, Mommy to Be (guess name will have to change that name when the baby comes), and Mandre (not her real name... it is a nickname given by Mr. Wilks and his buddys... maybe I should find out that story) . We had a great time hanging out and eating good food! I love spending time with friends!

Catch Up Day

Today is my catch up day! I did not have time to work on blog posts over the weekend so Day 7, 8, & 9 will be featured on today's post.

Day 7: A Photo That Makes You Happy



This picture is one from our engagement session with His Hands Photography! It was such a great day! I had been sick for over a month and the doctor could not find out what was wrong with me. This was the first day I had been out of the house in close to a month! I was so happy to just spend the day with my husband to be! This picture was taken just as Justin said something that was so funny he blushed at having said it.

Day 8: A Photo That Makes You Angry/Sad



This picture makes me sad because it was taken inside the Opryland Hotel during the time this year when Nashville flooded. The hotel is one of my favorite places to visit at Christmas time. I would say there have only been about 3 Christmases since I was old enough to drive that I have not visited during the holiday season. The good news is they say everything will be as good as new by this Christmas so I will not have to miss out!

Day 9: A Photo That You Took



This is a picture that I took while we were on our cruise in February. I love sunsets and adore taking pictures of them. One day when I learn how to work my Photoshop Elements I will be able to make the colors look even richer in my sunset photos!

Weekend update...
We had an awesome weekend filled with softball, church, and homework... Looking at a busy week ahead but only 2 weeks left of Summer semester!

Day 6: 20 of My Favorite Things

Day 6: 20 Of My Favorite Things

This is a list of some of my favorite things. The list is in no particular order and does not include my family which is the most important to me... Just seemed weird to put them on a list. LOL This is probably the longest post in the history of this blog and took the longest to write too! Hope you enjoy!

1. Bert's Bee Chap Stick: I own at least 3 tubes at any given time.

2. Mint Chocolate Ice Cream: Well really any ice cream but mint chocolate chip is my favorite flavor.

3. Nicholas Sparks Books: I love all of his books!

4. Anything Purple: I have a weird obsession with the color purple. For example glasses, bible, and phone cover are all purple.

5. Shoes: Love shoes, mostly high heels. However I have a hard time buying shoes because I am super picky.

6. Date Night With My Hubby: I love Date Nights with Mr. Wilks. It gives us time to talk and not be distracted by house work or homework.

7. Purses: I love every shape, color, and size!

8. Snow White: I love everything Snow White! I even went to try out to play her at Disney World.

9. Chocolate Chip Cookies: I really love any type of cookie that does not have nuts. For my list of not favorite things #1 would be nuts! haha

10. My Direct TV DVR: Oh My! What did I do before DVR? I watched shows only when they came on, taped them on a VHS, and had to sit through every commercial. Wow, so glad those days are over!

11. Christmas: I love Christmas time! The trees, the lights, the food... I am getting excited just thinking about it!

12.Alabama Football: What can I say other than Roll Tide Roll!

13. Steamboat Springs Colorado... and yes it really is that beautiful! This is where Grandbee was born and some of our family still live. Mr. Wilks and I went to Steamboat on our honeymoon and had a great time!

14. My Car: How do I love the... let me count the ways. haha I do love my car. I had always wanted a old model bug but Papa did not think it was a safe choice given the area I lived in at the time I got my car. So, he got me a newer one which I have loved since the day I got it!

15. McDonalds Frappe`: I love this drink! I drink one almost every Friday. In fact, Aunt Red and I call them Frappe` Fridays!

16.Blogs!!! I read so many everyday! I love them all but here are a few of my favorites: Pioneer Woman, Kelly's Korner, and McMamma.
17. Polka Dots: I love anything with polka dots! Big dots, little dots I love them all!

18. Watches: I would say I have close to 20 watches or more! I love to change them out to match different outfits.

19. Winter: It is my favorite time of year! Scarves, hot chocolate, and sweaters; could it get any better?

20. Tea Tree Oil: Ok I know this sounds funny but this stuff is great for bites or blemishes. In my book, it can cure just about anything. Think of it as my Windex for those of you who have seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding! LOL


Mrs. Wilkis