Yesterday, I was at my mother’s house, and took some time to scan some photos I was laughing at from when I was younger. I’m posting a bunch below this. Before that though, I’ve recently received some awards from some very fabulous people. They are all over here. Thank you all so much. I’m very grateful that you think of me when you’re giving these out. I get really excited over each and every one of them. And in the future, I will have a give away of sorts where I distribute some awards.
Also, if you haven’t noticed, I have sort of strayed from blog365. I hate that I have, because I really, really dislike quitting/giving up things. And I mean, it makes me itch when I do. I’ve never been a quitter. I won’t stop doing even the smallest of things. But when push comes to shove, I’d rather post quality than quantity. Some days when I had to participate in blog365 and had nothing to post about, I would end up posting what I felt was random crap. Really, I can’t stand to think I’m posting random hoopla just to say I posted something every day of the year. Because to me, posting pure trash in order to accomplish a goal just isn’t very satisfying, and on some days, that’s what I was doing. I like to write, and that’s difficult some days. I’d rather skip that day then post something I didn’t feel was sufficient. However, I wish all of the rest of you participating good luck. I will still be posting nearly every day as long as I don’t feel like the result will be pure crap.
As a result, I’ve been slacking with posts recently. I hope to be more regular (nearly every day) soon enough. (Seriously, did I just say more regular? Like that this had something to do with bowel movements?)
Also, my husband and I recently sold our home, and I’m going to be doing a lot of packing in the upcoming 30 days (more about this later).
Anyway, I hope you’ve all had a wonderful weekend.
Here are some pics from my youth (you are welcomed to laugh both at and with me):
It was really difficult being that cool. It was basically a 24 hour job.
Do you notice my plastic watch band sticking up in this pic?
Needed: Braces.
Got: Braces and one arm that randomly looks really fat.
The last picture is me sneaking to sit in a chair that once belonged to Louis the 14th of France. No, you aren’t supposed to sit in that chair, and yes, I had to do some running from security guards following that sit. 
Damn you were a cute kid. And a HOT teen!!
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March 2nd, 2008 at 9:23 pm
hi, a simple tag for u again. Have a nice day!
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March 2nd, 2008 at 9:28 pm
I’m particularly fond of all the polka dots in your younger years, lol! Thanks for visiting my blog!
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March 2nd, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Looky at you. I had a similar experience with the Swiss Guard at the Vatican. You know they really do draw their bayonets?
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March 2nd, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Hello, cute! I have no smiling teen pictures. I was all sulking and hiding.
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March 2nd, 2008 at 10:19 pm
The braces sure did their job, you have a great smile!
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March 2nd, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Congrats on the move. I hope you get lots of help. Those old pics are loads of fun, aren’t they?
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March 2nd, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Weren’t you a little cutie!! Love the long curly hair!
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March 2nd, 2008 at 10:33 pm
You are so brave. I would never post photos of me as a teenager. I wasn’t as cute as you though. I agree totally about quantity over quality in posts. I started out trying to post every day but some days I have nothing to say.
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March 2nd, 2008 at 10:51 pm
look how pretty you were/are!!
love the pictures!
hey…i don’t remember if i had the chance to thank you for your donation so…thank you honey!! i really, really appreciate it!
and…congratulations on selling your house!
hope you had a great weekend!
xoxo
March 2nd, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Congrats on getting the house sold! The pics are great, thanks for sharing. I’m not sure I could be brave enough to share pics like that of me!
March 3rd, 2008 at 2:25 am
like you, i try to write quality posts as much as i can. needless to say, i’m not as successful on the quality department hahaha.
still loving your posts.
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March 3rd, 2008 at 6:09 am
I love the big white bow on the polka dot dress! lol Those are some cute pics!
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March 3rd, 2008 at 8:36 am
congrats on selling the house. i knew you had long curly hair once. it’s beautiful. love the pictures :).
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March 3rd, 2008 at 10:09 am
Blog365 would be the end of me, I think. I try to post almost every day, but knowing that I “had” to would make it work and not fun.
I love the pictures–I had the exact same hair in high school, only blonde. Ah, the 90s…
Oh–the weekly goal support group starts today, so don’t forget to stop by if you want to join in!
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March 3rd, 2008 at 10:25 am
I’m not sure why you were laughing? Was it the fashion in your younger years? I love seeing pictures like these.
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March 3rd, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Those were adorable. I’ve been wanting to find some childhood photos as well. They are always great for a good laugh!
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March 3rd, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Love the pics!! It’s so fun to take those trips down memory lane.
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March 3rd, 2008 at 5:56 pm
omg, in that first picture you look exactly like the little girl in Beaches- Hilary’s daughter? (Yes that is a compliment, I always thought that kid was freakin adorable!!)
Congrats on the move~ hard work, but usually worth it!
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March 3rd, 2008 at 6:16 pm
I love looking at old pictures.
Love the pics!
March 3rd, 2008 at 6:35 pm
What a freakin’ DOLL you were! I’m not hitting on you or anything, I’m just sayin’. And I love what you did with your blog header… your daughter is such a cutie pie.
And I totally know what you mean… quality vs. quantity. I just feel so guilty when I don’t post.. ya know?
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March 3rd, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Always Sassy! Love the smile and the twinkle in your eye….you’ve always been up to something I think….
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March 3rd, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Very nice pictorial! LOVE, LOVE the perm, what a gorgeous girl you are/were.
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March 3rd, 2008 at 11:44 pm
So you’ve always been hot.
March 4th, 2008 at 12:27 am
I tried Blog365 (without signing up) and gave up for the exact same reasons. Good for you!
Love those pics, I wish my teens pics were as endearing. Sadly mine are “is that a boy or a girl??”
Good luck on the packing.
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March 4th, 2008 at 2:00 am
Very cute! I’ve been having a lot of fun digging through old photos too.
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March 4th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Everytime I go home I think I’m going to upload old photos to do this same sort of thing and then I come up with something better to do…like drink tropical drinks by the pool.
March 4th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
And by home I do mean my parents house.
March 4th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
LOL “one arm that randomly looks really fat”. great photos!
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March 4th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Gorgeous then, gorgeous now!! Thanks for sharing the memories
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March 4th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
You are so adorable! Sassy is a good word; that last picture proves it!!
xxxooo
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March 6th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Could you be any more adorable?
BRAT.
March 7th, 2008 at 4:37 pm