What's In A Name? "Madison"

English Meaning: 
The name Madison is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Madison is: Surname derived from Matthew 'gift of God' or from Matilda 'strong fighter.

American Meaning: 
The name Madison is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Madison is: Surname derived from Matthew 'gift of God' or from Matilda 'strong fighter.

Teutonic Meaning: 
The name Madison is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Madison is: Son of Maud.

Soul Urge Number: 7

People with this name have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.

Expression Number: 3

People with this name tend to be creative and excellent at expressing themselves. They are drawn to the arts, and often enjoy life immensely. They are often the center of attention, and enjoy careers that put them in the limelight. They tend to become involved in many different activities, and are sometimes reckless with both their energies and with money.

I Love...

I love the way I know you'll never give up on me.
I love the fact that I wouldn't ever give up on you.
I love the way you look at me.
I love how beautiful your eyes are.
I love the way I can't imagine a day without you in my life.
I love how I know you'll always be there when I need you to be.
I love how when I dream of my life partner, the only person that I can see is you.
I love how complete I feel when I am with you.
I love how our bodies just fit together.
I love the way you make me laugh.
I love the way you laugh.
I love your thoughtfulness.
I love your tenderness.
I love your ability to speak without saying a single word.
I love the way, how even though we may be miles apart I still feel like you're right here with me in my heart.
I love the way you treat my friends.
I love your love for the things that interest me.
I love the way your voice sounds over the phone.
I love the way your voice sounds when you whisper sweet nothings in my ear.
I love the completeness and oneness I feel when we make love.
I love how our romance feels like the perfect romance movie.
I love how you are my soul mate.
I love the way you handle troubled times.
I love the way you respect me.
I love how you feel when we cuddle.
I love laying in bed at night talking about nothing.
I love waking up to find we've been cuddling together all night.
I love your intelligence.
I love your ingenuity.
I love your love for life.
I love your passion for your hobbies and interests.
I love how every time I look at you, you take my breath away.
I love how my heart skips a beat whenever you walk into the room.
I love how you love me.
I love the ways you choose to show your affection for me.
I love the way you inspire me to be more than I am.
I love the way you make me feel like anything is possible as long as I'm with you.
I love your sense of humor.
I love your way with words.
I love the way you look when your sleeping.
I love your willingness to share everything and most especially your heart with me.
I love your strength of character.
I love the way you treat me.
I love your cooking.
I love the way you are not scared to show your affection when we are in public.
I love your confidence.
I love your ability to make me feel better when times are tough.
I love how you treat my children.
I love the way you take the time to show me how much you love me.
I love your ability to talk things through.
I love your greatness.
I love the fact that you want to be with me and only me.
I love how I am and feel when I am with you!
I love you for you!

What's In A Name? "JESSICA"

Hebrew Meaning: 
The name Jessica is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jessica is: Rich. God beholds. The daughter of Shylock in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice'.

American Meaning: 
The name Jessica is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Jessica is: Rich. God beholds. The daughter of Shylock in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice'.

Shakespearean Meaning: 
The name Jessica is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Jessica is: The Merchant of Venice' Daughter to Shylock.

Soul Urge Number: 6

People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.

Expression Number: 3

People with this name tend to be creative and excellent at expressing themselves. They are drawn to the arts, and often enjoy life immensely. They are often the center of attention, and enjoy careers that put them in the limelight. They tend to become involved in many different activities, and are sometimes reckless with both their energies and with money.

Thanksgiving 2014

It's the time of the year that everyone writes all over social networks the things they are thankful for; so I will blog what I am thankful for all of the time; not just this month or day.

Good Health-

Even if my health isn't the greatest all of the time; it could be much worse. 

True Friendships-

I have less than a handful of friends who continue to stay true to me, and our friendship. It's hard to find people like that.

My Parents-

I know I have issues with them at times, but they're always by my side when I need them most.

Weekends-

Who isn't thankful for their short weekends? 2 days to just relax or do something fun. I am in!

My Boyfriend-

I am so blessed to have met the man of my dreams. I'm even more blessed that our relationship is growing more and more daily, and I am thankful for his love. 

My Children-

If I think about life without the 3 amazing souls that have changed mine, I'd be completely lost. They're the ones I am MOST thankful for in my life. 

Mistakes- 

I love to make mistakes, even if I don't mean to. It's a chance to learn and grow in life.

Home-

I am thankful that I have a roof over my head. Daily people die, and starve on the streets.

Fresh Air-

It's the simple things to be thankful for like this. Imagine a world without being able to step outside and breathing in fresh air!

Laughter-

The sound of laughter brightens up anyone's day! Make sure you laugh today.

Time-

Many days I feel like I am running out of time for everything, but time is something we shouldn't take for granted.

Clean Water-

Many people in the world have no access to CLEAN water. 

LOVE-

Imagine a world if we lacked the ability to love. All you need is love. 

Pain-

Without pain it would be difficult to appreciate life's joys.

Art-

What a boring, and colorless world it would be without art.

Moon & Stars-

They encourage us to dream. 

Ability to HEAR-

I've been more thankful of this sense this year; than any in previous years. My best friend lost her hearing, and watching her learn to adjust is difficult. The simple things like hearing your children's voices, laughter, danger and so on. She's now missing that and it breaks my heart. 

Nature-

My peaceful time out in life.

Law Enforcement/ Military-

Could you imagine what the US would be like right now if we didn't have people out there protecting our freedoms? Yeah; Me either!

This year I am celebrating Thanksgiving with my parents, Dillon, my brother, my Aunt Lynn, and 2 dogs. Some people do not celebrate Thanksgiving due to the real meaning of thanksgiving. Below I will share that story.

"Most of us associate the holiday with happy Pilgrims and Indians sitting down to a big feast.  And that did happen - once. 

The story began in 1614 when a band of English explorers sailed home to  England with a ship full of Patuxet Indians bound for slavery. They left behind smallpox which virtually wiped out those who had escaped.  By the time the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts Bay they found only one living Patuxet Indian, a man named Squanto who had survived slavery in England and knew their language.  He taught them to grow corn and to fish, and negotiated a peace treaty between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Nation. At the end of their first year, the Pilgrims held a great feast honoring Squanto and the Wampanoags. 

But as word spread in England about the paradise to be found in the new world, religious zealots called Puritans began arriving by the boat load. Finding no fences around the land, they considered it to be in the public domain. Joined by other British settlers, they seized land, capturing strong young Natives for slaves and killing the rest.  But the Pequot Nation had not agreed to the peace treaty Squanto had negotiated and they fought back. The Pequot War was one of the bloodiest Indian wars ever fought.  

In 1637 near present day  Groton, Connecticut, over 700 men, women and children of the Pequot Tribe had gathered for their annual Green Corn Festival which is our Thanksgiving celebration. In the predawn hours the sleeping Indians were surrounded by English and Dutch mercenaries who ordered them to come outside.  Those who came out were shot or clubbed to death while the terrified women and children who huddled inside the longhouse were burned alive. The next day the governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony declared "A Day Of Thanksgiving" because 700 unarmed men, women and children had been murdered.

Cheered by their "victory", the brave colonists and their Indian allies attacked village after village. Women and children over 14 were sold into slavery while the rest were murdered.  Boats loaded with a many as 500 slaves regularly left the ports of New England. Bounties were paid for Indian scalps to encourage as many deaths as possible.   

Following an especially successful raid against the Pequot in what is now  Stamford, Connecticut, the churches announced a second day of "thanksgiving" to celebrate victory over the heathen savages.  During the feasting, the hacked off heads of Natives were kicked through the streets like soccer balls.  Even the friendly Wampanoag did not escape the madness. Their chief was beheaded, and his head impaled on a pole in Plymouth, Massachusetts -- where it remained on display for 24 years.   

The killings became more and more frenzied, with days of thanksgiving feasts being held after each successful massacre. George Washington finally suggested that only one day of Thanksgiving per year be set aside instead of celebrating each and every massacre. Later Abraham Lincoln decreed Thanksgiving Day to be a legal national holiday during the Civil War -- on the same day he ordered troops to march against the starving Sioux in Minnesota.

This story doesn't have quite the same fuzzy feelings associated with it as the one where the Indians and Pilgrims are all sitting down together at the big feast.  But we need to learn our true history so it won't ever be repeated.  Next  Thanksgiving, when you gather with your loved ones to Thank God for all your blessings, think about those people who only wanted to live their lives and raise their families.  They, also took time out to say "thank you" to Creator for all their blessings."  -http://www.manataka.org/

Know Your Blogger Jessica (Month 1)

1. What time do you get up in the morning?

 Between 4-5:00 AM

2. How do you like your steak? 

Medium rare 

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? 

I don't remember! 

4. What is your favorite TV show? 

Jane The Virgin at the moment. 

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? 

Someplace warm!

6. What did you have for breakfast? 

Coffee.

7. What is your favorite cuisine? 

Italian 

8. What foods do you dislike? 

Hmm, to many to list!

9. Favorite Place to Eat?

Any place that serves a good NY slice!

10. Favorite dressing? 

Italian

11. What's the best advice you've gotten this year?

Keep on keeping on!

12. What are your favorite clothes? 

Jeans & a hoodie 

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? 

Hawaii

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? 

FULL

15. Where would you want to retire? 

Anywhere but here!

16. Favorite time of day? 

9:00 PM 

17. Where were you born? 

Binghamton NY

18. What is your favorite sport to watch? 

Hockey & Baseball

19. How many siblings? 

1 sister, 1 brother, 2 step sisters.

20.Favorite pastime/hobby: 

Painting, Photography, writing, reading.

21. Who do you aim to please in your life?

I do not try to please anyone. I live for my own pleasures. 

22. Bird watcher?

I love birds!

23. Are you a morning person or a night person? 

Lately a night person.

24. Do you have any pets? 

Nope!

25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? 

Not exactly!

26. What did you want to be when you were little? 

A singer.

27. What is your best childhood memory? 

Hmmm. 

28. Are you a cat or dog person? 

I used to love cats, but I've turned into a dog lover. 

29. Are you married?

Nope!

30. Always wear your seat belt? 

In the front seat.

31. Been in a car accident? 

Yep

32. Any pet peeves? 

Nail biters are disgusting!

33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? 

Plain, or chicken-bacon-ranch!

34. Favorite Flower? 

Cherokee roses, Gardenias 

35. Favorite ice cream? 

Vanilla Bean

36. Favorite fast food restaurant? 

Mc D's and Taco Bell

37. How many REAL friends do you have?

Less than a handful. 

38. From whom did you get your last email? 

Amazon! 

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? 

Walmart LOL

40. Do anything spontaneous lately? 

I haven't been spontaneous in years!

41. Like your job? 

Yep!

42. Broccoli? 

Yuck!

43. What was your favorite vacation? 

Thanksgiving in North Carolina for a week.

44. Last person you went out to dinner with?

My love Joe on Halloween! <3

45. What are you listening to right now? 

Secondhand Serenade

46. What is your favorite color? 

Purple

47. How many tattoos do you have? 

I have 4

48. What's the best gift you've ever received?

My children.

49. Are you afraid to die?

I think that everyone is, and if they say they're not then they are liars. 

50. Your fears?

Spiders, clowns, and losing my children.