Put on some galoshes

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Get out in the arena people.

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. - Theodore Roosevelt

Get Naked

So lately I have been thinking a lot about vulnerability. Duh, I have a huge obsessive crush on Brene Brown so it just comes with the territory. I have come to the conclusion I am only sorta kinda good at vulnerability. Turns out I am more of a flasher. I will generally show you my vulnerability but only for a second and I might spring it on you. Poor you....just leaves you feeling confused. Naked to guarded in 2 seconds flat. In an attempt to be kind to and love myself no matter what I am working on it. My recipe for this is to take a lesson from my Ruby. Go ahead and jump around in the puddles. Yes your pants will get wet and your outfit ruined. Yes you will have uncomfortable squishy shoes for a while, but the question to ask yourself...WHO CARES? Only be concerned with the ones who are willing to hold your hand and jump with you.

Enjoy your life, take risks, don't be afraid...be vulnerable.

Ok enough with the sappy stuff. Here is some cool shit I have made or done in an effort to explore my limits.....turns out I have none :)

For my sweet friend Ailea I helped throw a "book" themed baby shower. It was really fun and we sat around and laughed and sewed super cute onesies for baby Omotosho. A couple little things I contributed where these suppppper cute Very Hungry Caterpillar cupcakes and "This book Belongs To" water bottles. I am getting pretty good at buttercream icing. I am glad to add that to my repartee - how else am I going to get a husband if I can't make a perfect buttercream icing? The other cutie pie cupcake I made for my bible study girls.

I also had some of my delicious girl friends over for some delicious turkey made with the above potion, I mean, above Turkey brine. It was a labor of love and one well worth it. Best freaking turkey ever. Go make it. Really, make anything from this woman.

I am also kicking ass at my "do it - your 30 for God sake" list.

Thus far have nailed:

1. Eat a dozen doughnuts

5. Love myself even if I don't

10.Get another tattoo )

Up next: 10k, 1/2 marathon, and sing in public.........