Dream job.

I ask my son, he's 5, what he wants to be when he grows up, he says "a paleontologist" but for a long time before he would answer with...

"I'm not going to work. I'm just going to stay home and play with my toys, be a daddy, and play with my kids all the time."

Since being a kid, probably near Landons age, I've had many dream jobs. I wanted to be a teacher, as a little one, teaching my dolls, stuffed animals, and little brother! Then, I wanted to be an actress, a writer, a model. Next, a business owner! I remember wanting to be a news anchor, then a meteorologist. Actor and writer took over as the front runners for a very long time. Then, I found psychology. I love psychology, always will. Reading people is a talent I have, the only thing it falls second to is my love of helping people. This brings us to my dream job, just thinking about it makes me happy!!!! I want to be able to help people cover expenses that their insurance doesn't cover. This hits home for me. Medical supplies for my diabetes are beyond expensive and sometimes insurance justdoesn't cover them. I know there are so many families out there suffering from the same issues! I dream of having a non-profit that helps cover the costs they can't. 

What is your dream job??? 

Favorite Quote(s).......

Ok, there was no way I would be able to pick one. I have so very many. I love them all for different reasons. They all mean something to me. These are a few of my favorites. I hope you enjoy!! 

20 Facts & Catching Up

Ok, well this is yesterdays post, so let's just go ahead and pretend you're reading it yesterday! Plus, BONUS - you get to read 2 from me today!! :) I'm sure you're all thrilled!! Today (aka, Thursday, November 13, 2015), I'm going to share 20 facts about myself. Exciting stuff people!

1. I have type 1 Diabetes,

2. August was my 19th anniversary.....

3. Since my diagnosis, I have also been diagnosed with; Psoriasis, Thyroid Disease, High Blood Pressure, Psoriatic Arthritis, Kidney Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Anxiety disorder.

4. I am 34 years old.

5. Some nicknames I've had over the years; Patience Grace, Boots, Bootsie, Bethie, little b, Ice, Sparkles, Pollyanna, Sis, Beph, Barbie....I'm sure I'm missing some.

6. I have four dimples when I smile, and I smile a lot!

7. I tell it like it is.

8. I have written over 300 poems, a few have even been published.

9. I think about and miss my Papa every single day.

10. I love animals, especially LARGE dogs, and yellow striped tom cats. 

11. I stand up for what is right, even at the cost of lost friends\

12. My dear friends are family to me.

13. I grew up in Peculiar, MO.

14. I love making others laugh.

15. I love country music.

16. I am a book devour-er and it's an inherited trait.

17.  I don't let what other people think of me bother me.

18. I love my hair, didn't when I was younger though!

19. I am super duper close to both my mom and my aunt!

20. A lot of rough, tough things have tried to knock me down, I'm a survivor plus, I wouldn't be the person I am without all the bad along with all the amazing.

*Bonus* 21. I love who I am.

Share some facts about yourself in the comments!!! :)

Liveabetes: The beginning

November is Diabetes Awareness month. I'm a bit behind on here, well like a year behind!! But, here I am!! And here we go!!
Today I"m thinking about where my blog name cam from, "Liveabetes". What seems like a lifetime ago, I lived in Wichita, KS and worked as membership rep (or whatever the title was for signing people up was then). I was home sick, and meeting new people all at once. If you know me already, you know I tend to be rather upbeat, hilarious, and straight forward - I mean REALLY blunt....but mostly hilarious. Well, at the gym I met Gruber and we became instant friends - well after I made fun of him for his; game, smack talk, "swagger", way with the ladies....you get the picture. All jokes aside, he is a fantastic friend, always has been! Mainly because we both have the ability to just tell it like it is. One day as we were talking about my Diabetes, he said it should be called "Liveabetes" because we live with it everyday. WOW!! We sure do!!

I've had a strong personality all my life, pretty sure I was born with it. It's a "take me as I am or move on" kinda thing, and I'm proud to be this way! This personality of mine is what stands up to my diabetes, and all the other auto-immune diseases I've collected.

Liveabetes really just sounds better, don't you think??!!