Filed under: Blessings, Democrat, Hot Topics, Life, McCain, Motivation, Obama, Opinions, Palin, Politics, Popular, Presidential Election, Random, Republican, Thoughts, Truth | Tags: Blessings, Concede, Election, election 2008, McCain Concession, Prayers, President Obama
It’s 2 AM here and I am not surprised, but I am still nervous about the election results. My historically Republican state (Virginia) has voted Democratic for the first time in a long while. It’s only the northern few counties that made that happen (population per capita).
Regardless of how I voted, however, I am American. I was born and raised in the U.S.A. and I stand by and behind my country first and foremost. Even when I don’t agree with the majority. Why, because that is the freedom of democracy. The election and the privilege to vote is our right as citizens of this great country. The democratic process that is in place is what we, as Americans, have come to expect and accept. Even if we don’t always agree. And if you don’t expect and accept the democratic process by now, you had better learn to do so. And quickly. It is what our free society has always been. Majority rules.
Even though I am not thrilled with the outcome, I am going to take John McCain’s concession speech to heart and support President Obama as best as I morally can. I will still fight against some issues. I will support our country as it faces the challenges about to be put to us. I will support President Obama as best I can to make America what it should be. I will take seriously President Obama’s request for the entire country to work together and I will do my part to make America continue to be the best country in the world.
In the meantime, a little prayer wouldn’t hurt.
God Bless Everyone.
Filed under: Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk, Camping, Donations, Family, Hot Topics, Life, Motivation, Positive, Uncategorized
It’s been a couple of weeks since I quit my job, and believe it or not, I have managed to fill up the 60 hours a week that I had on my hands. I have managed to get my house in some assemblence of order (although there is still stuff to be done). I have started some gardening (which was desperately needed), treated myself (hair cut, color, high-lights, mani- and pedicure), had lunch with friends and family, and spent time with the husband. The husband and I also planted 2 dwarf pear trees in our yard. Can’t wait for them to bear fruit.
We took a mini camping trip this past weekend which was a lot of fun. The kids participated in a ton of activities at the camp ground. My youngest daughter won a scavenger hunt and made a tye-dye t-shirt. (more…)
Filed under: Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk, Charity, Donations, Hot Topics, Life, Positive, Uncategorized | Tags: Breast Cancer, Donate, Support, Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure®, Walk For The Cure
As you all know, my Mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last year. Since then, I have been trying to find ways to support the fight against breast cancer. Recently, I accepted the challenge (thanks Mom) to support the fight against breast cancer by participating in Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure® on June 7, 2008 in Washington, DC. Mom and I will be walking (definately not running) with the BCL Breast Center of Loudoun team.
Please join me by pledging to support my participation in the Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure®. The generosity of our donors is vital as we continue our efforts to help breast cancer patients today, as well as to invest in the health of future generations. It is easy to support this great cause. You can make a pledge online by simply clicking on the link to my personal pledge page at the bottom of this post. If you would prefer there is also a downloadable form to send in pledges through the mail. Any contribution amount will make a difference in the lives of many!! I (and my Mom) truly appreciate your generosity and will keep you posted on my progress.
Thank you so much for your time and support in the fight against breast cancer. Best protection is early detection!
| My Fundraising Goal: $250.00 |
| Money Raised to Date: $145.00 |
~ Krysti Humphryes ~
Filed under: Balance, Band, Cheerleading, Exciting, Family, Football, High School, Kids, Life, Love, Marching Band, Papa Johns, Positive, Redskins, Thoughts | Tags: Football, Homecoming, Weddings, Young Love
Saturday, October 20, was Homecoming here in my little town. My oldest attended the pancake breakfast with her friends. Then she was off to join the Homecoming Parade. Since she is in marching band, she had to go a bit earlier than we did. As the oldest headed to the high school, we left to attend my youngest’s football game to watch her cheer. It was the last game before playoffs and although the team did not win, they do have at least 1 playoff game to look forward to. We were then off to the parade. For the rest of my weekend, keep on reading. (more…)
Filed under: Breast Cancer, Life, Positive, Reconstructive Surgery, Thoughts
I know everyone has been waiting for an update, so here it is. I took my Mom in for her follow-up appointment today. This appointment was with her reconstructive surgeon. Mom will see her breast cancer surgeon for follow-up on Wednesday. I couldn’t have been happier than I was today, so please read the details here. This looks like the makings of a success story. (more…)
Filed under: Cheerleading, Family, Football, Kids, Photos, Positive, Success, Teams | Tags: Football, touchdown, win
Just like any other Saturday, we got up early, grabbed some coffee and headed out the door for a day of football and cheerleading. My youngest had the first morning game and the girls did their routines well. One of the stunts fell during half-time, but the bases caught her and the dance continued without a hitch.
Today was also my day for concession stand duty at lunch time. There were 4 other Moms from my son’s football team, the Oarsmen. We had fun, although it was busy and hot! I was in charge of hot food (burgers, dogs & pizza). The funny part about that is they serve Domino’s pizza! I will have to show the league the error of their ways and nab that contract for next year! 
Right after my stint in the concession stand was over, the Oarsmen vs. Redskins game began. The boys had been working so hard this week at practice and were mentally and physically ready for this game. They wanted it bad and they got it! The result, the final score 21-0. Way to go Oarsmen!!! I am so super proud of the whole team. To see the details of the game and some more photos, keep reading!
A few weeks ago, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. The doctor had found 1 lump through a regularly scheduled mamogram, did a biopsy, and the result was malignant. My mom then underwent an MRI of both breasts. The MRI confirmed the left breast was completely clear, but the right breast actually had 3 lumps. The 2 new lumps being larger than the original lump found. The doctor took biopsies of the 2 new lumps that the MRI discovered. Today those test results are in. The great news is, the 2 new lumps are benign! Woo Hoo!
Mom is still planning on having a mastectomy with reconstructive surgery. Her pre-op appointment is next Friday, where she will find out exactly what is involved with this procedure. The hope is that this will be the end of the breast cancer and she will not have to go through chemo or radiation treatments. Thank you, everyone, for all the prayers. I know it is helping, as we have been blessed already with this new information.
The news flash for the Flying Forehands Unit from Emerald Seminar 2007 is: As a unit we placed #11 this year at Seminar! My Director and her husband also earned a trip to Sweden and leave September 20. I guess that had to do with how well our unit did as a whole. I am new enough to MK that I don’t always understand unit rankings and all that jazz. And, honestly, I hadn’t paid too much attention to it before. But #11?? That’s damn close to the top, assuming there are numerous units. Maybe some of you more seasoned MKers can enlighten me on this stuff.
Note: this photo was borrowed from http://zu-avb.hopto.org/photos/HTML/dsc_4797_std.jpg
Filed under: Exciting, Family, Jobs, Life, Mary Kay, Papa Johns, Positive, Thoughts
Some of you know, that recently I have been up to something secretive. Today, I am spilling the beans.
About a month ago, there were some changes within the franchise that I worked for up until early 2005. I left that company with a very heavy heart, having loved my job, but going through some pretty rough personal issues. My father had passed away in October 2004 and that sent me into a depression, although I didn’t realize it at the time. A month after my father passed, just before Thanksgiving, I found a dear friend and wonderful employee of mine, face down and blue in her bed. No amount of CPR that I was doing was helping and although they were able to revive her for a minute or two at the hospital, Ms. Helen, also passed away.
Ms. Helen and her daughter both worked for me then. Helen’s death was hard on me and my employees, as she was “Mom” to us all. I tried hard to keep things together, but by March 2005, I was not able to continue to run my store properly the way it needed to be run and the way I wanted to run it. If I didn’t do something quick, the store would suffer too. I threw in the towel and decided my place was at home until I figured out how to get over the depression. (more…)
Filed under: Donations, Friends, Jamaica, Kids, Life, Love, Photos, Positive, Travel, Volunteer
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While on our trip to Jamaica, we contacted Chef of http://www.chefsjamaicatours.5u.com/ for a day trip to Blossom Garden Orphanage. First, let me say that Chef is an extremely personable man running a tour business in Jamaica. He was kind enough to not charge us for this trip as we were there to donate much needed school supplies. This was a very generous offer as gas prices in Jamaica are equivilant to ours here. We did pay for the gas and tipped Chef as well for his generosity.
As for the orphanage, I was pleasently surprised to see that the center was located in a middle class neighborhood in Montego Bay. The house was rather small for the sheer number of children residing at the center, which at this time is 60 children and currently at capacity. (more…)
Filed under: Family, Instruments, Kids, Marching Band, Parents, Positive, Success
It all began in the Spring of 2004. My oldest daughter came home from school one day and said that she wanted to play an instrument in the school band. I instantly thought of myself at that age and when I told my dad that I wanted to play the alto saxophone. He obliged me, having played in the band in school, too. I, though, did not stick with it and soon gave it up. (more…)
Filed under: Donations, Exciting, Family, Jamaica, Positive, Travel, Vacation
Those of you that have been following my blog lately know that we are about to leave for Jamaica. We only have 2 more sleeps to go!! Then we will be basking in Montego Bay, Jamaica for 8 nights and 9 days and we are so excited about it. We have the plans to visit Ocho Rios, Dunns River Falls, Rose Hall, Negril, and Montego Bay’s Margaritaville. I will have lots of photos to share when we return and will post about our trip.
We have purchased a collection of school supplies and scholastic books for donations to the children at the Sandy Bay Basic School or Blossom Garden Orphanage. We are still up in the air as to which place our hired driver has made arrangements, but I know either place will be happy to receive the supplies we have purchased.
These are some of the supplies we purchased. There is construction paper, crayons, chalk, spiral notebooks, scissors, rulers, scholastic books and more!
Well, I must get back to packing as we still have lots of that to do today. I hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe summer. 
I have not been able to get this school out of my mind. I have read on some of the Jamaica forums at http://www.tripadvisor.com about this school. Since finding the photos, all I want to do is help. Things we often take for granted here in the US, like crayons, chalk and flash cards, are expensive in Jamaica and not always readily available to these kids. I hope those sites, don’t mind me reposting the photos here, as I hope to get the word out about this school. (more…)
Filed under: AOL, Cosmetics, Gals, Hot Topics, Make-up, Mary Kay, Motivation, Popular, Skin Care
I found this information on AOL’s home page this morning and thought it was worth sharing! Being that I sell Mary Kay Cosmetics, I found this a fun fact! For those of you out there in MK, this may be worth passing on to some customers and other consultants. (more…)
