A few things about me......

  I suppose....since I began this blog and all, that I probably should tell you a little about me, shouldn't I?

First thing you need to know.......this whole "Blog" thing......it's not so easy for me.  I have a small, select few who know ALL about me.....not many in my life, I have "let in".....so I guess this is as good as a time as any.....right?  Deep breath......here goes......


Okay....I'm from a small city, in Massachusetts.  Newburyport.  Born and raised here.  Yup, I'm one of the few natives left in this place.  It's a beautiful city, don't get me wrong when I say, I CAN'T WAIT TO LEAVE!  I was supposed to move over a year ago, but plans ended up.....well, ending.  Plus, my son (who just graduated high school this week!) wanted to stay and graduate with his class.  So, we stayed.  How could I forgive myself for taking my son away from everything he KNEW during his last year in High School, right?  If I only knew THEN what I know now......but we will get to that, another time.

I'm a 40 something, divorced/widowed (again, another story for another time) mother of a disabled son.  Ty has Cerebral Palsy.  I've been with my boyfriend, Mike, for almost seven years now.....and I couldn't be any more lucky than I am, to have both of them, AND Mike's son, Jack, in my life.  I am one totally grateful woman.

Things I love....let's do this, because I think this is important.....My "job" is a small business, I have had for over 2 years now....and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!  I couldn't BE more happy.....or love it more than I do!  I am an Independent Consultant for Scentsy Family, Intl.  You can see what I am talking about, on my website, at Http://Jillybeans08.Scentsy.US and read more about my journey with Scentsy, there.  I have a team of 60 people who have joined me with this journey, and I couldn't BE more proud of every single one of them!  Seriously.  They ROCK!  I LOVE happy people.  I love being with my AMAZING friends.  I probably could go on ALL night about the things I love.....how fun would that be!!?  I'm SURE you will learn all about this stuff as we go.......I mean, what kind of fun would that be, if I gave away ALL of my happiness in one post?  Then I would only be bitchy and whiny everyday.  Yuck!

Writing every day for a year, ya....that is a big challenge for me.  Although I can usually TALK, it's not so easy to share it ALL......how I'm feeling, or what I'm thinking....especially because I have absolutely NO filter....and usually speak what I think.  Well, now that I think about it, it might just be interesting that way, right?

Hockey.  OMG Hockey.  I am a HUGE Boston Bruins Fan.  I can't help it.  Since I was LITTLE, my Dad and I would watch games together.  I do my VERY best to watch EVERY SINGLE GAME.....and have missed probably a handful of games since I was very young.  We are talking 2 years old......I can remember my Dad yelling at the TV, and it would crack me up.  Good times.  I think of hockey, and I smile.  It brings me right back into the living room, laying on my belly, head in my hands, watching the game.  Game after Game....knowing the calls, the fights and the goals were all coming....and quickly.  It's all about rooting for the "HOME" team!  I just can't ever get enough.  Now.....not that I'm NOT a fan of the New England Patriots, or The Boston Red Sox, or even the Boston Celtics, but those sports just aren't my thing.  I mean, I love the teams, and when I go to the games, I really do enjoy them.  Hockey is my addiction.  I can't get enough.

I'm clearly a woman with a strong opinion.  Which, as you can imagine can get me into trouble sometimes.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not an ass, I just will be totally, bluntly honest if I'm asked an opinion on something. Just know that this is your warning.  If you ask, I will tell you.  That's about it.....well, as much as I will post tonight.  It's late.....I'm tired, and I can't let you in on ALL of my secrets in ONE post.  What kind of fun would THAT be?

XO ~Jilly