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I grew up in a family of thirteen children.. yes, 13.  So family is a huge part of the person I am today.  I learned to be a team player and how to fight for what I want from growing up in a big family. Now as a mother of three, I am constantly trying to be better with them.  Being a mother really helps me appreciate my parents more. My mother died when I was little, so my step mom brought me up and I feel so grateful for her because she took on 8 little kids and made it work. Talk about innovation and perseverence! My goal as a parent is to make my kids' childhood memorable and full of love and laughter.

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I have this idea where my children's world is full of love. Full of acceptance and respect.   I believe we can create more of that with simple actions and compassion.

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I am a woman. That puts me in a group of powerful and influential people.  I see my power as a mother.   I feel my influence when I get to speak with my friends and family.  As a woman I am expected to work for less money.  Choose between a career or family.  And if I get angry, I'm not supposed to yell because that's ugly.
According to society, I should be thinner and my breasts should be perkier. In reality, I have hips and gravity has taken it's toll after nursing. There is no workout that will fix it. But, I am slowly learning to love my curvy body and all the weird things that happen as I get older. But most of all I am so thankful to be alive.  I love being a woman. I love that I am emotional and passionate about dog commercials. That I think about what I might eat for dinner, right after having lunch - and then obsess about getting my work out in so I can eat a snack. I am complex.

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I had a hard time trying to put this culture into words.  But it is about self development and learning.
I wake up every morning and listen to a video on YouTube from any one of many motivational speakers.  I like hearing all the positive things and sometimes the things that are hard to listen to are the ones that I need the most.  I can totally feel a difference in my way of looking at the world when I start it out with something positive.
I also love YouTube videos about make up and interior design.  These things make me feel like I am constantly learning something new.  I am a part of that self development and learning culture.

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I have a healthy relationship with food. It can feel very one-sided, because I am the one that loves it more.  I know this because I am always thinking about it.  What will I make for dinner?  Maybe I should have a dessert.  Is this considered Whole30 friendly?  So many food thoughts go through my mind on a daily basis.  Think of all I could do if I wasn't so preoccupied with eating.  I like to eat foods that are delicious, healthy, and that don't make me feel like a bad person. I think about how animals are treated, and if my food has extra chemicals or hormones. I want to eat for nutrition and flavor, not just because it's there... the struggle is real. I think this qualifies as a #firstworldproblem