For AMy's challenge about how your family made you "you".....journaling reads:
Can you say “combo-kid”? I know why I am the way I am…..just look at these two! Most of the traits I have can be traced back to these 2 people!

*Enjoy the beautiful things in life-Mom
*Relax and have a good time-Mom
*Live below your means-Dad
*Don’t let people walk on you-Dad
*Trust that people are mainly good-Mom
*Don’t screw up your finances-Dad
*Shop and treat yourself!-Mom
*Believe in God-Mom
*Karma is real-Mom
*Let people know where you stand-Dad
*Speak up for yourself-Dad
*Always look presentable-Mom
*Be honest, even if it hurts someone-Dad
*Have a work ethic-Dad
*Listen to your heart-Mom
*Have class, regardless of status-Mom
*The importance of having your own career-Mom
*How to be mechanical and fix things-Dad
*How to cook-Mom
*How to throw a killer party!-Mom
*Make people feel important-Mom
*Trust love-Mom
* Be romantic-Mom
*There’s not such thing as a “free lunch”-Dad
* I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden-Dad
* Take care of #1-Dad



Although I hate this pic of me (someone took it from the floor) and I don't really like this layout, I am happy to have gotten these words out of my heart and head! I am THANKFUL for all my parents taught me! I hope I make them proud.