The beginning of "Possibilities"
So last night the announcements for the second round of Ultimate Scrapper were announced. I was very disappointed to have gotten the boot. To the point of utter shock, but hey you can't win them all right. I know in my heart my LO was awesome (as so many people have told me) but I guess it wasn't what the judges were looking for. So off to bed I went to drown my sorrows in a good movie and some ice cream. It is kind of funny how the movie that arrived Saturday was about looking within, living, and not holding back. I watched Last holiday. It's about a girl who leads an average everyday life. Cooks wonderful gourmet meals while watching along with Emeril. She never eats them, due to watching her figure. But she photographs them and puts them in a scrapbook simply titled "possibilities". Her scrapbook is filled with places she dreams of going, things she dreams of doing, hopes..Everything she wants. It really kind of struck me and reminded me of how years ago I had a photoshopped "wish list" of sorts on the Fridge. I obtained most of the goals on it and as time moved as did we it was lost or misplaced in the move, and I forgot about my dreams and goal. Now back to the movie. She was told by her Dr. That she only had 3 weeks to live. So what did she do. She decided to seize the day and do everything she always wanted to do. She lived out her "possibilities" and made them a reality. Now granted in the end of the movie the Dr realized he made a mistake and she wasn't sick after all, but that Hollywood for you. I was so inspired by the movie that I decided to scrap my own "possibilities" book. Check back frequently to read more possibilities! I am am going to try and do them often..say once a week. Here is page number one: Gerald and I would really like another baby. I'd love a little girl. We even already have a name. Montanna Adellynn Jacquette. Tanna-lynn for short. The thought of fertility treatments again and going thru another extremely high risk pregnancy that causes my Auto-immune disease to go totally out of control is frightening. Very frightening. But on the other hand nothing worth while comes easy or without sacrifice right. So days filled with a sweet baby girl is possibility #1. ![]() Credit. Mo Jackson for the ribbons, bows and beads & Shabby Princess for backgrond paper and corner brushes. Papers & Foot brush by me Stock photography for the beautiful baby. |
Comments on "The beginning of "Possibilities""
I'm so sorry that you didn't make it on to the next round, and even more so that I missed your layout, but understand why you pulled it.
I wish you the best of luck with TTC - conceiving was never easy for me, but nothing like the challenges that you are facing.
Take care - treat yourself gently and with compassion until you are feeling better again. Your work is amazing.
Oooh this is such a wonderful idea - scrapping the possibilities. I think I might try this! Being a big Mo fan I love the baby lo you created...it's beautiful. I wish you the best of luck in TTC. :)
I'm also sorry you didn't make it to the next round of the contest...it certainly wasn't because you weren't deserving.
Keep your chin up!
What a wonderfully positive thing to do Monica! And I love that first page. I agree that it is totally worthwhile. I had all kinds of complications with the boys and being 39 at the time didn't help. But I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! I can't wait to raed more.
Monica what a wonderful idea...
Haven't seen that movie, but maybe I will have to rent it!
Babies... Good Luck and if you ever want to talk Adoption let me know... My love for my BABIES over flows!!! It doesn't matter that I flew half way across the world to find them (pick them up) instead of giving birth. Both w/ their own pain and heart ache!
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Never would push it on anyone just know if you ever want to talk about it... I'm here!!
I LOVE YOUR IDEA. And this is one of the most honorable blog posts I have read in over a year.
Congratulations on your brave steps towards scrapping your "real" goals and sharing them with the world. You really have earned the title "Braveheart"!
cool idea for a project. I'm doing a 'Spiritual Journey' album right now. You can see my first page on my blog.
What a FABULOUS IDEA!!!! Even the hubby loved that movie! LOL I hope you're feeling better about everything! ;)
Wow Monica, your blog looks fab, and I love the post about possibilities, I may have a go at that myself too,,, what a fantastic idea. Your LO is just beautiful, and I sincerely hope all your dreams come true, hugs B x
wow Monica i am so pleased that you've turned the UDS contest into so much more. i saw your thread at the veggie store and really felt for you and now visiting your blog i am so awed by your strength and determination. you go girlfriend :)
btw can i borrow the LO - i would dearly love to have a little girl too ;)