Last Minute NYE party dress distress?

Are you a procrastinator? Like myself, who waited till just now to write this blog, I can definitely say I RELATE! I know what its like running around like a chicken with its head cut off, because you've waited till the last minute (yet again......) to pick out the PERFECT NYE dress (or anything else for that matter).

One of the best things about shopping is, it's now so much easier to do! Although it is definitely too late to order anything on line, you can certain check to see if those items are still available at the store.

So where do you start?

Well, what kind of dress are you looking for? Long, short, super short? Maybe something a little more conservative if you're going to an office party? Forever 21 is one of my favorite stores to shop at! It has a wide selection of beautiful, and AFFORDABLE dresses.

The reason why I bring up affordability is, well, lets face it... NYE is a night for drinking and staying up waayyyyy past your bed time. So with a combination of Drunk, and tired people you may find yourself with a drink spill on your hands. Although Dry cleaning is a life saver, I would rather lose out on $30.00 than $300.00. So, unless you've just got that kind of money, I would opt for something a little more budget friendly.

So, with that being said. Let's throw out some new years eve options, but I will admit... I am partial LBD's. I don't know why, that's just who I am. So, I had to force myself to throw in some color as well.


I love a beautiful strapless dress! If you've got sexy décolletage don't be afraid to show it!

Forever 21
Scalloped and Asymmetrical Tiered Dress
Price: $22.80

Ruched Satin Sweetheart Dress w/ Belt
Price: $22.80

And my personal Favorite Rosette Crepe Dress Price: $ 32.80

Now, I know that a lot of you have run dry with the One shoulder dress, but hey one last time won't hurt for ol' time sake!

Fab Shoulder Sequin Dress
Price: $15.50

And last, but certainly NOT least, the more practical dresses! Ones you can pull out for any occasion and look fabulous!

My personal favorite! This one will make any body look like it has an hour glass figure and leave men wanting more!

Draped Ruffle Dress
Price: $24.80




Stardust Bandage Dress
Price: $ 17.80

And that concludes this weeks meeting of, Procrastinators not so Anonymous. I hope everyone has a safe and prosperous New Year! See you next year


-Stephanie- <3

Glass Half Full.

Christmas is next week! Can you believe it? I know I can't. This year has gone by extraordinarily fast. Hopefully next year will go by a little slower.

So with it being the holiday season, that means New Years is right around the corner. With New Years always comes the infamous "New Years Resolutions." So I am going to blog a little about that. By all means, don't wait for New Years to start implementing this information if you don't already. But for some, it's not easy change that is made. So, here I go...


Being a human being everyone knows what it feels like to be criticized. For EVERYTHING. Sometimes, we are our own worst critics.. And it should stay that way. What I mean by that is, how many times have you looked at someone, and said something like.. "If their nose got any bigger they would be Pinocchios twin." Don't you think that person doesn't already KNOW they may have a larger nose? Or if they're over weight? Or a have lazy eye? Or big ears? I mean, we know every little detail of imperfection about ourselves... Am I right? Don't you ever look in the mirror and think some like, "Oh Great! There's another dimple on my thigh." or " If this gap in my teeth gets any wider I am going to be mistaken for a field goal." Do you feel like that's all people stare at? Doesn't it make you self conscious?

Do you realize you probably look at people all the time, and immediately think about the negative things? Even when we look at beautiful people, it's so easy to find the negative and tear them down..

Instead of being so negative and thinking negative thoughts. Why don't we all try a little harder to be positive. There's something beautiful in everyone! I don't care who you are.

It should be programmed into our brains that when we think something negative, we immediately replace it with something positive. Doesn't everyone like a compliment? So instead of whispering to Peter, Paul and Mary about Janes snaggle tooth, why don't you tell Jane how beautiful her complection is? Or, how gorgeous her Hair is? It may not always be a compliment about appearance. How great would it feel to hear from someone that Mary said you were kind, and caring. Instead of hearing rumors and lies?

This world would be such a better place if people would quite saying such negative things, and focus on the positive.

I personally am trying to implement my own advice into my daily routine. I want to try and be a better person. I am a firm believer that if you think positive thoughts, Positive things will begin to surround you.

I hope everyone is safe this Holiday--


Positively Thinking,
Stephanie

SOTW- Week 6

Hello my lovelies! I hope you all are enjoying your holiday season! I am totally in my holiday spirit. I love this time of year, but it will quickly be over and I can't help but look at the fashion for Spring 2011. So this week, I have a Steal of the Week for you, that you can add to your Christmas List, instead of being added to the waiting list!

Christian Louboutin Hyper Prive
Price: $ 795.00

These are certainly some sexy Peep toe pumps. It's a wonderful way to balance out an outfit that has a lot of color. Now, for some of us, after buying these shoes we won't be able to buy anything else. So I have something that won't break the bank for you.


White Peep Toe Pump
Price: $12.99

These shoes are similar to the Loubs in the sense that they have the ever so popular red sole.
They're a wonderful alternative if you need to recover from all your holiday splurges!


I also have another shoe if you don't like the look of plain white shoe that has a buckle detail.

Paprika Camas White Buckle Pumps
Price: Sale $32.00

SOTW- Week 5

Hello my lovelies!

So, the holidays are coming up quickly, and for some of us, (With Lives) we will be attending holiday parties! So i figured, why not make this post about a Glamorous LBD. I know it's time to take it up a notch during the holidays and it's definitely more acceptable to get away with a lot more glitz. In particular Sequins!


So, I have my Splurge!

Nanette Lepore Party All Day Sequin Dress

Price: $298.00

I love this dress as pictured with some wonderful stockings and booties! But to spend almost 300.00 on a holiday dress? If you've got the extra money to spend during the holidays.. Hey, More power to ya! If you're like the majority of who love the look but cringe at the price. As always, I have a wonderfully beautiful alternative!

Charlotte Russe Fitted Square Sequin Dress
Price: $39.50

I don't know about you but I love the price tag on this dress! I could handle $40.00! Plus, if this dress snagged, I would be sad, but it wouldn't be as sad as a 300.00 dress!

With the beautiful Capped Sleeve, and a mid-thigh length you could pull this look off during the warmer months too.


I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday no matter what you celebrate!

Give Back to Get Back

Would you like to Give back to Get back?

Project Blessed is a Toy Drive to help a special family that's in need this year. I am hoping that you all will donate this year. It's definitely a hard time in our economy and I am hoping we can pull together and make this Christmas a special one for a family that would otherwise not be able to provide a Christmas this year.


Project Blessed could also benefit you, a friend, or a loved one. If you find yourself in difficult times, and may need assistance this Christmas. I encourage you to pass your story on. Your information will remain confidential. Please forward your story to ProjectBlessed@yahoo.com

Make sure to include:

The Families Name and Contact Information

Ages of all Children

How many Boy and Girls are in the family

Last but not least, that families reason for nomination this Christmas.

One of the families will be picked for receive a Christmas Dinner based on Need.

Please make sure if you're donating a toy have it in the original packaging. You can donate at two locations in Central Florida. The address' are

Sanford:

Sam's Club Plaza
Lou's Gold Mine 704
1129 Rinehart Rd.
Sanford FL 32721

Casselberry:
Sam's Club Plaza
Cash For Gold
245 E. Semoran Blvd.
Casselberry FL 32707

You can also make monetary donations. If you would like to do so, please either drop off at the locations listed above, or for paypal information please message the email addressed listed above.

If you would like to provide food for the family who is selected to receive this wonderful gift. Please send an email to Project Blessed.

Each Family that donates will receive ONE free $10.00 gift card to the restaurant of their choice from a listed provided. The gift card will be sent to their email address.

But wait, there's more!

In addition to the gift card, each gift will be ONE entry into a drawing for a Mini Camcorder valued at $200.00

The winner of the contest will be contacted on December 27th.

I hope you will make a donation, to help a family in need this season.

Looking Back...

We all had first love... For us girls, we all at some point can remember writing practicing our cursive with their last name.


Looking back, I swore I would eventually have your last name. I swore we would be married, and I could in vision me making you dinner. I remember the time we skipped school and hung out at your house all day. Inside I was pretending that's what life would be like.

I found out you got married. It's kind of crazy thinking how SURE I was that you were my forever. Now, someone else gets to write your last name.

Life changes so fast, and time goes by in the blink of an eye.

I wish I would have spent more time being a kid, and enjoying life.. before Reality kicked in. I guess as some point everyone reaches that stage where they think... Ok, maybe my parents were KIND OF right. And maybe I could have done things a little different. Especially, when you have a kid! I can only imagine the advice I will give Tristan that he won't listen too. One day, he will come to me and tell me he wishes he would have listened. I would give anything to go back. School wasn't that hard, and not having any financial responsibility was actually really nice. I felt like I always had to clean back in the day, but that doesn't compare to having to maintain a home, and cleaning up after a toddler.. Phewww! If I would have known then, what I know now......

Maybe I wouldn't have to be looking back.. maybe, just maybe... I would be signing your last name.

<3

Mac Dupe? I think so!!

So, for many of you Mac Makeup lovers, I am sure you got JUST as hyped as I did when Mac came out with the Disney Venomous Villains line! I know my heart skipped a beat as I saw Maleficents face on the front container! For those of you who don't have the heart to shell out $15.50 for an eye shadow (Or, you're a little too late with getting them) I have the perfect Mac Dupe for you!

It was definitely by accident that I came to find these two eye shadows were similar. After buying Mac Vainglorious I went home to swatch the color and find colors in my kit that I could use with it. About 6 months ago I had a coupon from Eyeslipsface.com "ELF" and I got 10 of their mineral eyeshadows for FREE! I mean, you can't pass up free! I really haven't used them that much. They've actually been sitting in one of my makeup storage boxes for the last 5 months. I totally forgot about them until I went to look for colors to use with Vainglorious. Well, I pull out a couple of my neutrals, because well.. They look good with anything, and they're good highlighter for the inner corner and brow. Then I come across Glamorous. Certainly, the name is fitting with the Color. I realize there's a resemblance so I start doing some swatches.. and BAM! A perfect dupe! So for those of you who can't find Vainglorious and don't want to spend the $20-$30.00 it's going for on ebay.. I definitely recommend Glamorous by elf.

Swatches:

I did use Urban Decay Primer Potion, just to ensure the colors were correctly reflected.
Left: ELF Glamorous
Right: Mac VainGlorious

Some of the obvious differences, Mac is in Pressed form and ELF is a Mineral Powder.
VainGlorious seems to be slightly more brown, and a little bit deeper.
They both have a slight shimmer but Glamorous seems to have a tad bit more.
Both colors are beautiful, I do prefer Pressed powders to Minerals, but it wouldn't take much to get Glamorous in a Pan as well as any Mineral Shadow. I would highly recommend Glamorous.


The best part about it, The Elf Mineral EyeShadows are on $3.00! How insane is that! What a price different for colors so similar.

These 2 eyes hadows are great for the holidays. With the perfect blend of dark Cranberry Colors and Chocolate Browns!

Shop On--

This Holiday, Be Lush-ious!

Christmas is right around the corner. I can't even believe how fast this year has gone by! With the annual Black Friday Sales, and the mobs at the Malls, and Local stores many of us didn't dare venture out into the hectic chaos of Black Friday. It's title certainly sounds appropriate. Luckily, over the next couple weeks as Christmas comes up, I will post some of my favorite things to give and get for Christmas.

I am all about all natural products. Especially when it comes to my skin, it's just better for you! So I love that LUSH.COM offers Fresh Handmade Cosmetics. Here are a couple of things I LOVE from their website.

Lush Bath Bombs
One of my favorites would be
Big Blue Bath BombBath Bombs are wonderful, you drop them in your bath and they fizz up and dissolve into your water. With different scents and purposes I am sure there's something that can appeal to everyone.. Even kids!


However, there is one complaint people have about these bath bombs which is easily fixed. The Bath Bombs generally contain natural ingredients, which are generally larger pieces, and they tend to stick to your tub, or clog your drain.
My recommendation prior to using your bath bomb, use a knee high stocking or cut an pair of paint hose... Place the bomb inside the pantyhose and knot. You still get the same fizz. But, all of the wonderful skin soothing pieces are not floating around your tub, and the clean up is easier. So, if you plan on giving this as a gift I certainly recommend writing it on an information card when you give it.



I also recommend
Lush Bubble Bars


These are definitely not your average bubbles! You crumble them under your water and create wonderful scented bubble to relax after a long day!
Depending on how much you use, these should last you 2 baths!
Highly Recommended for all you bath lovers out there!

They also create wonderful
Lush Lip Scrubs.
With the winter weather comes Chapped lips. Here's a wonderful way to prevent and treat that.

Lip Scrubs are wonderful. They leave your lips feeling smooth, and soft. The flavors are wonderful and they're all natural. The exfoliator in these lip scrubs are sugar! So they taste great! The come in all different flavors too!



I certainly recommend taking a look around their site! Pick up a couple things for yourself or as a gift. They have wonderful products!


Happy Holidays

--Stephanie--

SOTW- Week 4

Thanks giving is right around the corner, and there's much to be thankful for this time of year! Especially the cooler weather! I've always loved dressing for cooler weather! So here's this weeks Steal of the Week....



So who isn't into the military style right now? If you're not you've been hiding under a ROCK! I like a few little military embellishments but there's no way you will catch me in Camo. We just don't mix well.

What I WOULD wear is these babies!

Christian Louboutin Flannel Over-The-Knee Boot
Price: $1,595.00

The details of this sexy beast couldn't be put into words.. This is Heaven on Heels!

• Flannel with canvas lining.
• Beautiful golden military buttons run all the way up 20 1/2" shaft.
• Pointed toe.
• Padded insole.
• 4 1/4" covered heel.
• Signature red sole.

I couldn't have put it better myself...

The heavens opened up, a single ray of light expelled from it, and this magical boot was created.. Walk around in the puppies, and you could make a grown man cry!
Don't have $1500 to shell out for some shoes? Thats ok, I have a wonderful bargain for you! One that will make you dance in your pants!

Black Suede Lace Up Over The Knee Platform Boots
Price: $35.99

These babies would make Grown Men cry also.. They don't care about designers or brands.. Wear these bad boys with a beautiful Sweater or a a cute little Trench!



I hope everyone has a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

SOTW- Week 3

Sequin shorts were definitely hot especially when it was warmer. Now that it's coming into the cooler weather it seems like people just can't seem to let them go!

For those of you who don't live in warmer parts of the country, and can't walk around in shorts between now and March, do not fret! I have an obvious and adorable solution! Wear beautiful tights. It's the perfect way to add a pop of color, or if you want to keep sleek go ahead and wear some black tights. The thing about sequins shorts is, you definitely don't want to make any of the other fabrics you wearing outshine the sequins. First of all, it would go from classy to trashy. Secondly, you would end up looking like a hot mess out of a bad Burlesque show ! Now, you will want to pair your shorts with a bootie. I would love to see this look with some Black tights. How about a boyfriend blazer and white top. Obviously you can wear any color top, but the idea is to let the sequin shorts be the focus of you outfit. We definitely want those bad boys to pop. Now, if you need to add a little bit more to your wardrobe because of all the cold weather. Instead of wearing a blazer outside, you can always carry it with you, but you could wear a simple tie at the waist trench. If that's a little too much but you're needing to add a little extra warmth. Go ahead a pair it with a beautiful scarf. You can add a pop of color here, or you can make the colors of your wardrobe blend together with a beautiful Silver Cashmere Scarf.


So enough about my outfits. Here's your splurge:

Gryphon Sequined Draw String Shorts.

Price: Originally $325.00
Sale: $ 227.50

These bad boys will definitely make you feel like you roll with Katy PerryAl. They will make you walk with your Chin higher, and a model stride. How would you not be able to feel sexy in these things? The price will make you think twice.. But I have some pretty sexy and affordable competitors.


Charlotte Russe Sequin Soft Short
Price: Original $ 24.50
Sale $11.99
I also bring you:

AE Sequin Party Shorts
Price: $ 49.50
Although they are a little bit more expensive I do have to admit, I like the AE shorts better. I love the idea of a sequin belt. with it. Now for those of you who don't like the idea of a looser short. We have a F21 Sequin Glam Shorts for $22.80
and a more expensive version (This could have been it's OWN Steal of the week)
Sequin Hot Shorts - Kardashians by Bebe
$ 89.00

Definitely DON'T be afraid to rock sequins this fall/winter. Especially with all the holiday parties coming up. It always makes you feel glitzy and pretty when done in moderation!

Black and/ or Blue!

So now that it's fall, All of our favorite dark colors are coming out to play! Some of us may not be as comfortable wearing black polish, but you can always go dark without getting black.

I love fall and winter and, I definitely love Dark, warm colors.

So, I have some wonderful alternatives:

Dark Navy Blues.

This one is: Essie Starry Starry Night

You could also use Essie: Midnight Cami.
Since Essie is about 8 Dollars a bottle, I would definitely recommend Maybelline Express in Denim Blue. It's only about 3 dollars. (It's also what I am currently wearing)

You could also Try Browns, and it may lead into Brownish Maroon Colors.

I love

Essie: Damsel In a Dress


You can also go with something like

Essie: Wicked


So, hopefully those of you who feel that Black is a little too dark, or if work restrictions don't allow you to have black you could use these beautiful alternatives.








PhotoCredits: MakeUpByTiffanyD, LionLovingTiger, E-Polish

Christmas is on my mind already!

So, I found these online, and I totally thought they were so ADORABLE! So, I think I am going to dig inside and find my inner Martha Stewart! They were sold out online, so I am going to make them myself. I mean how hard could it be! All I need is Felt in multiple colors (The best part about that is, I can make them whatever colors I want), a Sewing Machine (This is optional, another bonus about this, is you can use a hot glue gun if you wanted too!), Scissors, and ribbon/rope. Everything else would be optional depending on your taste!! I know I will definitely need. Those items are the bare minimums :)

I have my stockings and skirts from previous Christmas' so you can certainly just trace them and use that as a template!
I think it's going to be easy! There was also another stocking design that I thought was totally adorable. So, who knows what I am going to come up with. All I know is, I love Christmas.. I can't wait to take all my stuff out and decorate. It's always been a family tradition to put out everything the Day after Thanksgiving. So, even though all the department stores and Walmart make it hard to keep it in storage since they have everything out, I'm sticking with Tradition.



Here's the other one I saw.

I freaking love these! They're so cute!

SOTW- Week 2

Steal of the Week!


My Second Edition! Woohoo!

I kind of enjoy looking for all these bargains. I am going try and wide variety of Steals, not limited to just fashion. But, I definitely have to do my homework..

So.. Before I move onto my next steal, I would like to provide a trick..

Have you ever bought a piece of costume jewelry that you loved, but then you realized that it turned for your fingers/neck/ears green? And, then that love quicky turned into hate. Well, you can take a little clear nail polish and paint over the metal, and it definitely provides a quick fix. You may have to reapply every once in a while depending on how often you use that jewelry, but it will help to prevent the metal from turning you green!!

So, here we go..



Every girl loves Tiffany & Co. I mean, come on how could you not? Their timeless, and beautiful.

Splurge:
Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Ring
This is such a beautiful ring, and I love the delicate heart, with the holidays right around the corner, this is definitely a ring that says, I heart you!
This beautiful ring will run you
$225.00

Luckily, I have found a cheaper alternative.

Also, in Sterling Silver I present to you...

Steal
Loving Heart Ring

Now this ring, will only run you about $19.00. If down to drop 2 bills, I would certainly recommend the Tiffany ring for quality. Both rings are made out of the same metal, however as you can see the Tiffany ring is more lustrous and shiny, but the steal ring is definitely a wonderfun and less expensive alternative!

SOTW- Week 1

Steal of the Week: is something I am going to try and commit myself to doing! I love a good Bargain. This isn't going to be a "Knock Off" update, I am not going to tell you where to find fake stuff, but I am going to try and show you were you may find similar Designer items for a lot less money. Take My first Steal of the week.

Splurge:

Dolce&Gabbana Lace Inset Suede Bootie

This Bad Boy will Dent your wallet $745.00.


It's a beautiful Shoe. "A rich suede bootie is centered with a delicate panel of tonal lace, adding a darkly romantic aesthetic."

I love the look of this shoe, paired with tights, or alone this is definitely a feminine shoe. I love the look of the lace and the Suede paired with it. Luckily it's not blue or Elvis would be rolling in his grave. That was a failed attempt at humor. So, now that you've seen that Bad MamaJama. Let's go ahead and show you the Steal.

Steal:

The "Candid" by ShoeDazzle

Price: $40.00

This is a wonderful shoe as well, with a smaller lace print. I almost like this one better. From a quick glance I am sure you wouldn't be able to tell the two apart. They're both great shoes.


Side Note: I am aware that ShoeDazzle doesn't actually make the majority of the shoes they sell, I am trying to find out who the designer is and where you may purchase it without signing up for ShoeDazzle if possible. Once I find out, I will let you know.

March 15th

I will be moving back to Florida on March 15th. I am so excited, but at the same time I am so nervous. I know in FL, I will not make the same money I make here. I am so scared of moving back. I always have my grooming to fall back on, but I need more money. I need to be financially secure and stable. I need to make sure I can provide for Tristan. I will be getting a house with my sister, but I don't trust her like that. I need to make sure that if something happens and she decides to leave, or I decide to kick her out, I will be financially stable. I am really concerned about a job, and I don't know what I want to do when I get there. I know I am going to do Free Lance Make Up Artistry, but I won't be able to build up my reputation for quite some time. I am so used to getting off at 5pm with the weekends off. I need to find something like that again! I hate feeling this way.. Just wanted to vent.

Day 30 - Your reflection

All I can think of when I see this, is Reflection by Christina Aguilera.


Here goes Nothing.

Dear Reflection,

I am sorry I judge you so harshly but I can't help it. I avoid looking at you, you're not the person you once were. Although, I have accepted the fact that I changed once I had a child, I don't look like the old me. I look like someone else. I don't recognize myself. Maybe one day I will get the old me back. I want the old reflection back. I can't stand this one.

Day 29 - The person that you want to tell everything to, but too afraid to

Before I begin, I feel terrible for being MIA with this for such a long period of time. But, I've just been preoccupied. I should be sleeping right now, and in the morning I will regret staying up to type this. Insomnia sucks that way.

Anyway,

I don't really have a person I can write this too. I am really a wear my heart on my sleeve kind of person. The people who I want to know me, know me. I am really a boring person, and don't have these intimate, deep, dark secrets that I would be afraid to tell someone. I don't have any terrible skeletons in my closets, and I am not ashamed of my past. So, fear isn't an issue.


Stephanie

I was Duped.

So, I was looking for some new moisturizer for my face. I am a total sucker for pretty things, and anything PINK! So, Clearly when I saw these....
I HAD to have them.. Then I saw that they had No Parabens, No Phthalates, No Mineral Oil, No PABA, No Petrolatum, No Paraffin, and No Animal ingredients. I was like hey that's great! So when I get home, I'm like.. Ok, I know everything they DON'T have.. Let's look into everything they DO have. So I start reading the ingredients and to my surprise the ingredients in both the Day and the Night cream are EXACTLY the same! I mean, I guess I don't have to really about worrying about running out of one, cause I could use the other.. But, I seriously though I was getting different formulas. So I am little upset, and it's pretty misleading. I am still going to try it out though. I did use it last night and today. I did wake up with a couple blemishes, but I kind of already expected that since my monthly curse is about to rear her ugly head. So, it's unfair to say they caused it. But, I am going to continue and use them. I do have to say though, they smell amazing and leave my face feeling so soft.. So, if anything, I could always use it on my body if I don't like it on my face.

Day 28 - Someone that changed your life

Dear Tristan,

You are my sunshine. You are the light in my life. There's nothing I wouldn't do for you. You are my motivation and the spirit in my life. I don't know how I ever lived before you. Sometimes you may drive Mommy crazy, but every time you smile, I can't help but forget about whatever it was that upset me. No one will ever come before you. I promise I will do everything to the best of my ability, to make sure you have everything you need, and most of what you want! I never thought I could love someone as much as I love you. You are my Miracle and the reason I was put on this earth. I am so proud of the things you have been doing. I know it's not always easy for you, but I promise to help you as much as I can, and be the best Mommy I can be. I want nothing but the best for you, and I will do whatever it takes.


You're Mommy's little Angel.
I hope I make you as proud as you make me.


Love always, Mommy!

Autism Evalution Results

First of all, I wanted to thank you all for the amazing support and messages that I received in regards to Tristan! I can't tell you how much it warms my heart to have such amazing friends and family!


Here's the update. We went to Tristan's Autism Evaluation. The good news is, he hasn't been diagnosed with Autism. The bad news is, He has been diagnosed with PDD-NOS. As explained to be by Tristan's Speech Therapist. PDD is like an umbrella, and underneath that umbrella is an array of disabilities. One of the categories is Autism. They can't diagnose Tristan with Autism, because he doesn't have enough of the characteristics of Autism. But they fall within the same category. It's difficult the explain, and it's something I don't think I really have the grasp of. Here's the link for more information on Tristan's Diagnosis if you're interested.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/navigating/pdd_nos.php


Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified, or PDD-NOS, for short, is a condition on the spectrum that has those with it exhibiting some, but not all, of the symptoms associated with classic autism. That can include difficulty socializing with others, repetitive behaviors, and heightened sensitivities to certain stimuli.

How it's similar to classic autism

Those with PDD-NOS behave like those with classic autism in many ways. First, they are all different (meaning one person with PDD-NOS doesn't act exactly like another; the same holds true for classic autism). When interacting with others, they may appear unemotional or unable to speak, they could have trouble holding eye contact, or they may have trouble transitioning quickly from one activity to the next.

How diagnosis differs

Those with PDD-NOS are different from others on the spectrum in one specific way: While they may exhibit some symptoms of those conditions, they don't fit the bill closely enough to fully satisfy all criteria set by the experts. Perhaps they started having difficulties at a much later age than others on the spectrum. (According to the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, they are often diagnosed between the ages of 3 and 4 years old.) Or they may have the same challenges — for example, they may be oversensitive to their surroundings — but not to the extreme that others on the spectrum do.

Consequently, those with PDD-NOS are sometimes thought to have a "milder" form of autism, though this may not be technically true. One symptom may be minor, while another may be worse.


-I would really like to know if there's anyone else with children diagnosed with the same thing or with autism . I am wanting to gain more information on what I can/ should do to be a better parent to Tristan.

For those of you concerned about me, Don't be! I am perfectly fine with everything that's going on. I've acknowledged Tristan's delays for a long time. I have been handling the things he's been going through since day 1. So it's really no different. We just now have a title, and we can get the help we need to move forward.

Everything happens for a reason. Tristan is such a good kid and he's got some pretty amazing talents. I am very proud of how far he's come, and I am so thankful for him to have such an amazing Speech Therapist! So again, thank you everyone for everything! It means so much to me and Tristan!


-Stephanie

A very Personal Blog.

So I decided I would write a Blog about the things Tristan and I have been going through recently in our lives. This is definitely not something I have talked about to many people at all. The select few I have opened up to about this have been so supportive to me and Tristan and I couldn't be more thankful!

Ever since Tristan was about a year and half of, I definitely realized there was a significant speech delay. Everyone kept saying, "All kids are different" and "He will talk when he's ready." Everything Tristan did Physically, was always one time or ahead of time! So it was definitely a surprise when he wasn't talking like the other kids. So, I let it go. Listening to what everyone else said. I gave it a couple more months. But about 6 months ago, I went to Tristan's Doctor, and after not having speak more than a couple words I expressed my concern for his language. His doctor referred us to Speech Therapy. Apparently, Speech Therapy is only covered unless your Child Has been diagnosed with a Disability, or it's a result of injury. Otherwise, I would be paying the 150.00 copay for his weekly speech therapy sessions! SERIOUSLY?? Frustrated and not sure where to turn, my god sent friend Virginia referred me to a Company Called Baby Net. Baby Net is a free service which pays for everything your Insurance doesn't cover. IE- EVERYTHING! So Tristan has been seeing his Speech Therapist for weekly Visits for the last couple months! I have notices a significant amount of progress, but so far Tristan has been diagnosed with a Receptive and Express Language Delay, AKA MRELD. Along with the delays Tristan has had Verbally, there's been some tenancies that I have seen from him, and behavioral trates that are not "Normal." and I don't hold my son to "Normal" standards. But, there are somethings that are concerning when it comes to behavioral issues, and the things he does.


I decided to write this because tomorrow, Tristan has a Meeting with the Division of Autism.

I don't know at this point, if the things be has been going through can be considered Autistic, or if there's something else going on. I have been really persistent with getting Tristan as much help as possible. And, I am proud of the goals he has been reaching.

I am curious about the outcome tomorrow. I am not looking for sympathy! I just wanted to let my close family and friends know what's going on. Since I haven't really been open about it, until I find out the results of tomorrows assessment. I look at this as a positive situation, no matter what the outcome. I am very open minded and I am only concerned about getting Tristan as much help as possible.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. We appreciate your support.


Stephanie.

Day 26 - The last person you made a pinky promise to-

I don't make Pinky Promises.. My sisters and I ever since we were little made Sister Bonds. It has more meaning than a Pink Promise. And the Last Sister Bond I made was actually a Promise to keep a secret. So sorry, I wouldn't be able to share. That's confidential information only!


I love you girls!
Your Big Sister and Confidant-

Stephanie

Day 25 - The person you know that is going through the worst of times

Daniella,

You and I have been talking a lot more recently, and I am thankful to have you as a friend. I feel so terrible about your brother. With the way you talk about him, I wished I had to gotten to know him too. I can't imagine the struggles you and your family are going through daily. I will be here any time you need a friend, or someone to talk to! I know you're a strong woman! I do cherish the friendship we are building and I can not wait to meet that beautiful little girl you have! She now has an Angel to watch over her.

Stephanie

Day 24 - The person that gave you your favorite memory

I will have to edit this one later. I really need to think about this one. I have so many wonderful memories. I don't know that I could think of a favorite

Day 23 - The last person you kissed.

Dear Tristan,

You are my life. You are the only thing that keeps me sane. My world could be crashing down around me, and all you would have to do is smile, and everything would be okay! You are my motivation. I didn't believe in love at first sight until I saw you. Some times you drive me crazy and do things you shouldn't do, but I can't help but chuckle when I think about the things you do. I couldn't imagine my life with you. You make Mommy so entirely happy!


Love always,

Mommy!

Day 22 - Someone you want to give a second chance to

This is not a Letter I can actually write to someone. I honestly give everyone multiple chances. That's just the kind of person I am.
I may forgive. But, I never forget.

Day 21 - Someone you judged by their first impression

This doesn't go out to any specific person, honestly it's our nature to judge people. Although we say we don't.. we really do. And I have judged wrongly more than one time. There are some people who I think are wonderful when we first meet, and come to find out.. They're all smoke and Mirrors. And then there are people who I dislike.. and then I get to know the real them, because they're guarded and shut off. They usually end up being really awesome people. I'm sorry if I judge you, I really don't mean it. But chances are.. You judge me too!

Day 20 - The one that broke your heart the hardest

Dear Patrick,

I couldn't believe you were gone. I've already written about you. But, you changed my life forever. I have never felt so empty and alone until you left. I miss you so much, and I think of you often. Even though we were just kids, I will never forget you. Your memory lives on with me forever. I am sorry we didn't get to grow up together the way we planned.

I miss you.

Day 19 - Someone that pesters your mind - good or bad

Dear You,

Yes You. Why do you do this to me? You build me up.. I know you're lying. I let you lie. Why? Because I like the things you say. I love to hear the things you tell me.. Real or fake. I wish the things we talked about were true. I wish things would magically fall into place and we could do all the things we always wish we could. But realistically, we both know it would never work out. You will always be the Sweet talking, know just the right kind of thing to say Foot Ball Player. Although we've grown up, and I have known you for as long as I can remember.. I will always be your bench warmer.. And Sometimes, I am okay with that.

Day 18 - The person that you wish you could be

Dear Person I wish I could be,

How can I write to something I am never going to be. I like who I am. I'm not a bad person. I love life, and the I love the life I live. I would say ridiculous things, Like.. I wish I was the kind of person who would do dishes after dinner.. But the fact of the matter is.. I don't.. I like after Dinner when Tristan decides to tackle me, or decides he wants to snuggle on the couch and point to his belly to show me how full he is. I mean these are ridiculous things that have no actual meaning.. The Dishes Can wait, I'm a good person, with a good heart.. And I don't care who you are, I am PROUD of me.. If you've got a flat tire I would stop to see if you needed to use my phone to call for help. If you were sitting outside of a McDonalds and cold and I know you have no money and you were hungry, I would buy you food. If you needed a place to stay for the night because you and your boyfriend broke up and you have no place else to go.. I would let you sleep on my couch. I wouldn't want to be anything but me. I have my flaws, and I live with them. They're what make me, ME! So forget the wishes, I am who I am, because that's who I want to be!


Owning who I am,

Stephanie.

Day 17 - Someone from your childhood

Jessica,

You were my first ever best friend! I have so many memories hanging out when we were young! We were basically inseparable! It's amazing where life takes you! I wish we were able to talk more, but things definitely aren't what we thought they would be. I know when I moved we promised to stay in touch, and we tried for a little while, but it's nice to be able to talk to you occasionally. I wish you the best! Thanks for all the fond memories!

Stephanie

Day 16 - Someone that's not in your state

Please refer to Day 15.

Thanks

Day 15 - The person you miss the most

How can I chose Just one person! I miss everyone from Florida. I can't believe I can't see you all the way I want. It's hard having to miss some of the most important times in my friends and families lives! I truly love you all and I can't thank you enough for those of you who have kept in touch with me since I have been gone! You are all so wonderful! And I can't tell you how grateful I am for each and every one of you. You know who you are.

Voiding a Car Seat Warranty!

This has nothing to do with my 30 Letters in 30 Days blog, But as a parent, I feel like this information should be out here. So apparently you can't have any strap adjusters, car seat covers, those head stabilizers! I had absolutely NO idea. I definitely recommend before using these items you contact your Car Seat Company and check into their recommendations and warranty information.

Aftermarket products alter the seating of the straps, how far away from the plastic frame of the seat the baby sits, etc. The testing that is done on any seat is done with that seat EXACTLY as shipped, with (or without) strap covers, etc. The big problem with aftermarket covers is that they are typically a different thickness or softness than the original cover. That means that in a crash, the new cover will compress and shift in a different way than would have happened with the original cover. This could theoretically place the child in danger. The worst-case scenario is an aftermarket cover that's very soft and puffy (which is often exactly what parents want). The parents put the baby in the seat, often in a nice soft puffy snowsuit or coat, and in order to fit everything in they have to loosen the straps. They tighten the straps enough to look and feel correct, but in a crash the soft cover and the soft coat compress, making the straps suddenly very loose. The child can experience much higher crash effects or even "squirt" right out of the straps in that (extreme, but possible) situation.

Knowing the physics of it, I think the least dangerous but still cute cover would be one with NO padding, just the thickness of a bedsheet or something. However, car seat experts have a blanket non-recommendation of ANY aftermarket products (including sheepskin or padded strap covers, those little head stabilizers, any Bundle-Me-type "coats" that are any thicker than microfleece, etc). For the same reason, they strongly recommend against puffy or padded coats or jackets.

Day 14 - Someone you've drifted away from

Dear Thomas,

I don't know where things went wrong between us. We were so close for so long. We could talk about everything. We would give each other relationship advice, and threaten each others boyfriends/girlfriends and say that they hurt either of us, we would hurt them. We spent summers together, and talked all the time! I can't believe I don't know anything about you anymore. I can't believe we don't talk. I can't believe I've seen you ONCE in the last 5 years on accident. I hate not being able to call you when something isn't going right, and I need your advice or your Man perspective. I wish I could get that friendship back. I wish things didn't happen the way they did. Most of all, I wish I could get my cousin back. I miss you. We're family.


Your Cuz,
Stephanie

Day 13 -Someone you wish you could forgive

This doesn't apply to anyone. I always forgive, I just don't forget. Just remember what goes around comes around



-Stephanie

Day 12 - The person that caused you a lot of pain

This was originally going to be for a specific person, but they are so unimportant in my life. I decided not even to waste my time in speaking about the feeling I felt at one point. Because that part of my life is gone. So... I decided to write about the one person who can get themselves in said situations to be hurt.


Dear Self,

I guess, I would never me better than anyone else. Usually any pain that I go through is usually self inflicted, from lack of judgment and naivety. I put my self in situations with people who I KNOW will hurt me. I don't know why I feel the need to fix people. Or feel like they will change when they've made the same mistakes 500 times before. If people don't change the first time, they never will. I don't understand how you can stick around in situations where you allow yourself to be hurt! One day, I will stop trying to make everyone else a better person and actually work on myself. I've also learned, no one else can make fun of you if you make fun of yourself first. It's definitely my coping mechanism. I really try not to look in the mirror and criticize every detail I feel like I hate but I do everyday. I hate that! I wish I could be happy with myself. I hate that I can't wake up in the morning fresh faced and messy hair and feel confident. I wish I could truly accept my new body! I hate that when it comes time to talk about, I make it a joke. Maybe one day you will come to terms with who you are inside and out.


Me!

Day 11 - A deceased person you wish you could talk to

Dear Grandma,

Mom always tells me how I remind her of you. I am sad I never got to meet you. But every time I sang, I felt proud when mom said that's what you would do. I wish I could have had your guidance growing up, and be to spend time getting to know you. One time a lady told me there was a spirit following me around, when the lady described the woman following me, my mom said she described you. There have been times in my life where I don't think I would have been alive if someone wasn't looking out for me. There are so many things I would love to ask you, I know one day I will get the opportunity, until then, I think of you often. I hope I am making you proud!


Love Stephanie


also,


Dear Patrick,


I can't even tell you how often I think of you and that terrible accident. We were so young. I didn't believe anyone when they told me you were gone, not even my mom. I cried for hours I had never felt so much pain before. I wish I could have been there for you. I may not have known it then, but I love you. I think so much about you, it's not even funny. I am so sad I didn't get to say goodbye. Sometimes I will have a random thought about you, and I know you're with my some how. Still that spunky little boy, who thought me and Alyse were witches because we predicted rain. I miss you, and I can't wait to see you in heaven, there's no other place worthy enough for you.
Love always, your best friend..

Stephanie the Witch.

Day 10 - Someone you don't talk to as much as you'd like

Dear God.

You never let me down, and you never fail me. I know you've given me my path, and throw obstacles and detours in my way, so I can learn to ask for guidance. I know when times get difficult I come to you, but I also know you're there during the in between. I should come to you more often, so I can get closer to you. I am going to try and talk to you more often, so I can make sure my detours in life aren't too far off, and when it comes to those obstacles they're a lot easier to handle. Thank you for everything you do. Especially when you don't always give me what I want, but exactly what I need.

You're always in my heart.

Stephanie.

Day 9 - Someone you wish you could meet

There's no specific person. I want to meet someone Honest. Someone who will tell me the truth when I ask for it. Someone who knows Omission is still lying. Someone will accept my family for what it is. Someone who will stand up for what they did no matter if it's wrong or right. Someone who is confident, and secure enough with themselves to not try and control me. The harder you squeeze the harder I fight. I need someone who cares, not only about themselves but other people. I would like to meet someone who wants to move forward, and takes steps in that direction. Someone who isnt' all about talking about what they want, but who strives for what they want. Someone who believes in love. Someone who believes in God. Someone who has faith. I want to meet someone who's trusting. I want someone who will give me space when I need it. I want to meet someone with a passion, for anything! Someone who is a lover of life. Someone who wants to gain knowledge. Who seeks for bigger and better things, but is content and grateful for what they do have. I want to meet someone who will accept me for who I am. Someone who will accept that I have flaws, someone who accepts I do NOT have a body like Heidi Klum. I wish I could meet someone who will compromise with me. I don't mind meeting in the middle. I would love to meet someone who isn't just a taker, but a giver. I want to meet someone who will look at me, just me.. and tell me I am beautiful inside and out. I want to meet someone who will take my experiences in life, and not look at them as mistakes but who will look at them as a part of the growing process it took for me to become who I am today. I want to meet someone who will Laugh me, and Cry with me. I want someone who will Stand beside me. I already have God in front of me, and my family behind me. Just take my hand. I will be yours. You're probably only in my dreams...


Patiently waiting,

Stephanie.

Day 8 - Your favorite internet friend

Dear Caity,

This only pertains to you because I haven't seen you in so many years, and the only way we have to communicate right now is either online, or through the phone. We have been through so many things since we were younger. The Fact that you were my boyfriends sisters bestfriend, and then we dated brothers is so weird! We always manage to keep in touch even though drama and time always drifted up apart. I am glad we are older now, and can make sure none of these things interfere with our friendship again. I did miss you during the time frame we didn't talk. I hate that I wasn't able to be there for you during the birth of your first born, and you for mine! I guess it was fate/destiny/karma that keeps reuniting us! I can't wait to finally see you again, and that precious baby boy..

Till we see each other again-

Stephanie

Day 7- Your Ex-boyfriend

This one was the easiest. Of all the boyfriends I have ever had, there is one that will always stand out in my mind. And that, will never change.


Dear First Love.


I think of you often. Especially when my little sister speaks of her first love. I think back to the feelings I had for you. I don't think I will ever love someone the same as the way I loved you. They say there's always someone who will always a have piece of your heart, and that person for me, will always be you. Everytime I think back, I think back to fun things and the good times we had. Like the heart necklace you gave me for my birthday. The time we skipped school and spent the entire day snuggling with each other on the couch watching movies. I think back on so many songs that always remind me of you. I remember hanging out on Friday nights. Staying up as late as we could talking on the phone. I remember the love letters we would write. I had them for the longest time. I remember your song for me. I play it from time to time, and it takes me back. I miss you, I miss us. And I so thankful for you to have been in my life. I couldn't have chosen a better first love.


Love you always,

Butterfly.

Day 6- A Stranger

Dear Jade.

I know you will never see this. But here's the story from my perspective. I know yours is vastly different. But in my eyes, YOU were the Angel.


My mom and I were driving to Daytona, I was roughly 12, maybe. My mom had bought me new clothes to wear to meet her new boyfriend. I guess the Tommy Hilfiger shirt was supposed to distract me. Driving Down 1-4 we saw a flipped SUV. My mom having worked for the Fire Department immediately pulled over to help, and asked me to stay in the car. I watched as my Tiny Mother orchestrated a crowd of grown Men to push the SUV right side up. I couldn't take it anymore when no one could get inside the tiny crushed car. I rushed out of the car, and all I could hear was them saying there was a little girl in the car. I walked up behind my mom and told her I wanted to help. My mom turned around and as she did, I saw the most horrible sight of my life. This poor man was being crushed by car, he was breathing heavily, and blood was pouring out of his body. My mom watched my reaction, I fought back tears, swallowed the knot in my throat, I told my mom I wanted to help. We pulled the little girl out of the car, We got her as far away as we could, so they could help the poor man. His wife was also in the car, although she wasn't as badly injured. We laid the little girl on a scrap of the interior lining from the vehicle. She layed there, covered in blood. I don't even know if all it was from her. I tried to keep her talking. I kept telling myself, Stephanie Be calm. Be Calm. She told me her name was Jade. We talked about her father and Mother and where she lived and went to school. She asked if they were dying and I told her they were going to be alright. Although, I didn't know that was the totally the truth. What was I supposed to say? The ambulance arrived. You were put into the back, and you kept asking for me. They let me sit in the ambulance with you for a couple of minutes. You asked me if I was your Angel. I will never forget those words. Nor will I ever forget your face. I was not your Angel, I believe you were mine. Your family taught me a lot about life that day, and I will never forget you.


- Stephanie

Day 5 - Your Dreams

Dear Dreams,

I have seen many of you come and go through the years. You change just as fast as I do. I am sorry I had to let some of you go. Reality sets in hard sometimes. Here's a compiled list of my dreams, in no particular order and probably short of some too.

Doctor Stephanie- Yes I wanted a to a pediatrician.
Dancer Stephanie- I wanted to join Elite so bad, but I never had the courage.
Cheerleader Stephanie- I would have gone through with this, if it weren't for my fear of Heights and tumbling.
Police Officer Stephanie- I am terrified of being killed, which I know can happen at anytime in everyday life. But you seem to open the invitation when you're a police officer.
Cosmetologist Stephanie- This one still isn't failed yet, but it's a dream non the less.
Model Stephanie- Lets face it, in 5th grade when I stopped growing this was a lost cause.
Wife Stephanie- This is a personal choice. I have chosen to not get married. It was at one point a dream.
Singer Stephanie- Yeah...Not gonna happen.


There are other dreams, this list could go on forever. These are just a few. There have been many dreams I have reached. And well, others.. Lets just say I fell out of the reality Tree and hit every branch on the way down.
To some of you, that still linger, I look forward to meeting you one day. Until then, adéu.

- Stephanie

Day 4 - Your sibling (or closest relative)

I have a lot of Siblings. It isn't fair to choose just one of you. So Let me start with the Oldest.

Kristine- From the time I knew you existed, I wanted to know you. When I finally got to meet you, I wanted to be just like you. I was 13 when we finally got to meet, and I hated that I didn't get to see you like I did Melissa and Monica, but I loved you. More than I could have ever expressed. I accepted you as my sister. We had so many things in common except Age. You loved Britney Spears, and Billie. You wore platform shoes like the spice girls and knee high stockings. After I met you, I made mom buy me those things too. I listened to Britney Spears over and over cause it made me feel closer to you. I hate that you live in a different country. I hate that I don't get the opportunity to know you as person. I wish I could talk to you whenever I wanted. I would love to get that opportunity, and I am always ready and waiting. I love you.


Jennifer- I was so excited to know you were my Full Sister. Having the same Mom and Dad is not something I share with anyone else. I love how rambunctious you are. And how driven you are. You are more like our mom than you realize. I hate that I don't get to see you as often I would like. I know I will get to see you again, until then. You know how to get in touch with me.


Melissa. I don't even know where to start. Growing up, you were always the one I was getting compared to. Stephanie, be like Melissa, clean up like Melissa, Get good grades like Melissa. It seems as though the tables have turned. I am sorry things aren't working out as you planned. I know things are difficult. We love you Melissa, and only want the best for you. I can't tell you how much seeing you hurt breaks me apart. I wish I could just help you. I love you. You will always be my baby sister.


Monica- Baby Monkey. You were my little blessing. My little Baby Doll. From the moment Mom brought you home I loved you. I always looked out for you, and I will until I take my last breath. You're like a daughter to me, and I would do anything in this world for you. I am always here when you need me. For anything and everything.


Christina- My Mini Me. I love you so much. I am sorry I am not able to be a bigger part of your life. It's so difficult with me being so far away from you. I hope you know, I do love you. I do miss you, and I wish I could be the big sister to you that I would like to be. You know, if you need anything. I am always here for you. Love you sweety!

Day 3 - Your Parents

Dear Mom,

I love you. With all of my heart. You raised me, and I think given the circumstances we were put in you did a good job. I feel as though I am a good person with good morals. I learned to be just as hard headed as you, and sometimes it's not always a bad thing. We may but heads, and sometimes argue, but you're my Mother. I love you more than words could ever express. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't talk to you every day. If I even think about it, I break down. I love Mom, no matter what.


Dear Dad, I am so grateful you have become a part of my life. I know it's difficult realizing after 21 years you have a new daughter. But, I have to say, you took the news really well. I am glad I know who I look like, and where I get some of my quarks from. I look forward to getting to know you. I know the distance makes it hard, and the time that passed doesn't make it easy. But, there's a love there that only a Daughter could have for a father. It doesn't matter how far apart we are. You may not have gotten to raise me, but you're blood runs through my veins, and it helped me who I am today. So thank you. I love you Dad.

Day 2 - Your Crush

This is actually really difficult. I don't

think I have a physical Crush, nothing worth

writing about anyway. I have "Celebrity"

crushes, but who writes that junk down

anyway... Hmm....


Ok. Here goes nothing.

Dear "Insert Name here,"


I saw you hanging out at a friends house a

couple times, and you even joined us on a

couple nights out on the town. I was

immediately taken by you. There was

definitely something there. I know you felt

it too. I honestly don't think I am alone in

this boat. It's the way you, talk and the way

you acted. But, I think about you from time

to time. Always wondering, what if. Guess it

just wasn't meant to be, and that's why

they're called crushes. I do wish you the

best though.


-Stephanie.

Day 1 - Your Best Friend

This should be easy enough. I am so glad I didn't get one of the tough ones to start off with. Anyway, here we go.

Shannon. Sitting next to you in Economy, I had no idea years later we would end up best friends. We had a couple of other classes too, but you rarely showed up to those, so I will leave it at Economy.

When we became pregnant around the same time, it was so nice to have someone to relate too. Hanging out with you, was such a relief. You knew exactly what I was going through, and vice versa. Little did I know our lunch dates to Steak N Shake for Chili Cheese Fries, and trips to shop for baby things would build up the friendship we have now. After I moved, I had such a hard time coping with not having someone to hang out with. But our web chats and phone conversations pushed me through. You are honestly my best friend. I don't think we will ever not have eachother in our lives. I am glad we weren't so close in High School. We are above the drama, and we don't argue or bicker. We never run out of things to say, and you're like the other side of my brain. Which ever side is better at Math anyway. You're definitely the Peanut Butter to my Jelly. And I don't laugh as hard with anyone else. Thank you for seeing me through my ups and downs. I don't even have to say anything else, you're probably laughing at this.. Knowing exactly how I sound as if I was saying this to you in person! You literally read my mind.. Miss you more than you know!!


-Stephanie.

30 Letters in 30 Days- Intro

So, I recently came upon an interesting concept. Everyday for 30 days (lets hope anyway) I will be posing a letter to someone that influenced my life in some way. I got this idea from Britnie, you can view her blog Here. So here's the gist of it.

Day 1 - Your Best Friend
Day 2 - Your Crush
Day 3 - Your Parents
Day 4 - Your sibling (or closest relative)
Day 5 - Your Dreams
Day 6 - A Stranger
Day 7 - Your Ex-boyfriend/girlfriend/love/crush
Day 8 - Your favorite internet friend
Day 9 - Someone you wish you could meet
Day 10 - Someone you don't talk to as much as you'd like
Day 11 - A deceased person you wish you could talk to
Day 12 - The person you hate most/caused you a lot of pain
Day 13 -Someone you wish you could forgive
Day 14 - Someone you've drifted away from
Day 15 - The person you miss the most
Day 16 - Someone that's not in your state/country
Day 17 - Someone from your childhood
Day 18 - The person that you wish you could be
Day 19 - Someone that pesters your mind - good or bad
Day 20 - The one that broke your heart the hardest
Day 21 - Someone you judged by their first impression
Day 22 - Someone you want to give a second chance to
Day 23 - The last person you kissed
Day 24 - The personthat gave you your favorite memory
Day 25 - The person you know that is going through the worst of times
Day 26 - The last person you made a pinky promise to
Day 27 - The friendliest person you knew for only one day
Day 28 - Someone that changed your life
Day 29 - The person that you want to tell everything to, but too afraid to
Day 30 - Your reflection


I look forward to opening up to this. I promise I will be 100% honest with you, but even more so with myself. I have the right to reserve names, so I don't feel like this person should be named. Sucks for you. You will still get the rest of the letter intended for them. I plan on entering my first post tonight. So if you'd like you're more than welcome to check back, or take a peek tomorrow. If you're one of the people you feel my letter pertains too, and you'd like to discuss it.. With the exception of Day 12. Please feel free to message me!


-Stephanie.