Do you ever wonder...

...What is happening with our culture/society?

It truly saddens me to see young people participating in such forward behavior. By forward behavior, I am referring to the way they dress, act, and how the morals of these individuals. Now, I am totally fine with self-expression and people's own personal beliefs (whatever they may be) - but there is line that shouldn't be crossed.

When you walk down the street or see kiddo's in shorts so short, that you can see things you shouldn't be seeing...that's a problem no matter what your beliefs are. I am sorry, but no one cares to see you flaunt your stuff (whether you have it or not) and it really sends the wrong message. It seems that people are so caught up in their physical appearance that they loose focus on "just being a kid".

As I am sitting here, looking towards the future - I wonder just how different the world will be when we have kids that are in the tween-age.  I remember when boys had cooties and make-up wasn't worn until freshman year of high school. I remember when long biker shorts were "in" and we had pants with stirrups(yeah, I was that cool)...I remember when I would play street hockey, stay out late to play outside, and not worry about what I looked like... (sigh)I remember...

It's funny - I just had a conversation with my mom not all that long ago about this topic. I asked her, so...when I am your age (she's around 55ish), what will be considered "oldies music?" She looked at me and laughed. Her response "I hope not all that rap-crap". Think about it. What will our generation of "oldies" really be like thirty or so years from now?

I just see kids growing up SO fast. The time you have as a kid should be treasured. It is the best time in your life, where everything is carefree, without a worry in the world. Nothing is holding you back and you are free to take on the world. I hate seeing these youngsters worry about things like their weight and being perfect...

No matter how hard you try, life is never perfect. The imperfections are what make life and YOU, unique. Don't fall in someone elses' shadow - Being you, your unique self is what makes the world special - And always remember, the hardships make us stronger - and the beauty lies within.
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Embrace your inner child!

xoxo,
-erinj0

Friday Favorites!

Here are my Five Friday Favorites of the week :) 

{1}  

"Teacher Pens"

I love these pens (expressive is what they are called)
I color coordinate everything so they are perfect!

My planner is what get my by - It has my life in it & these pens are what mark it all up :)

{2}

"Luna Bars"

I absolutely love these bars (and larabars)

They have calcium, folic acid, vitamin D, and Iron

PLUS that are packed with protein & fiber - 

They run about 5g of fat per bar & are great meal replacements if you're on the go!

{3}

 "Scratch Tickets!"

 Ever since I turned 19 a couple years ago, I have become addicted. 

Well, not quite - but almost.

I love getting these (especially the Bingo/Word Find ones) when I am in the hospital :) 

...p.s, this time I won $8 dollars! 

*I doubled my money!*

{4}

"My Owls"

Just in case you are unaware, I have a slight obsession to owls...

I love collecting them & have a lot of different owl things throughout my apartment!

{5}

"Getting Cards in the Mail!"

I have an amazing Aunt who sends me cards monthly (sometimes more!) to keep me spirits high and make me laugh. She is so thoughtful & it really makes me smile to get "good" mail in your mailbox
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P.S...look how she even decorates the envelopes! It gets me every time :)

What are your Friday Favorites?


Have a good weekend :)

xoxo

-erinj0

P.S..

I had my appointment that I have 

been waiting 6 months for, yesterday!

If you would like to hear more, 

check out this page.

I am famous :)

Okay, so I'm not really famous.

But still. 

Lately, my family has been really into our genealogy and my Grandma just happens to mention that she has information about her parents tucked away somewhere (you're just telling us know Gram!)

After I initiated the information about my Grandpa's adoption, she immediately got the urge to learn more about our history and started rummaging through her things to try and find the records she had. As hours went by, she finally found her parents family tree that dates back to 1751!

We found some pretty cool stuff! Check out this excerpt...

My family was on the Ways & Means Committee during the Revolutionary Way

We knew Mrs. Abraham Lincoln!

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They sold their land and slaves to President George Washington! 

*This land is/was the present site of Mount Vernon

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(Mt. Vernon was the home and estate of George Washington)

it is now an educational tourist attraction, open seven days a week!

I can't believe how much information I can acquire through ancestry.com and even just by simple things like Google searches. While I am learning so much more information via my own researching and through the internet,  I only know for a fact that this paper is accurate. 

I won't post anymore about genealogy, but I thought this was pretty cool & just had to share!

Plus, I'm showing some history :)

xoxo

-erinj0