Tagging By Sevens

Tag, I'm it. This week I was tagged by a new friend Debi

{who has a great blog, go here Debi, Tagging by Sevens}

I'm listing 7 things you might not know about me. Thanks for the Tag Debi!

1. Even Numbers. I CANNOT stand for things to not be even. It doesn't matter what it is, I've always preferred for it to be even. Even when I dream of my wedding date, I would prefer for it to be in an even year number.

2. Playing the Piano. I'm one of those girls who's a sucker for guys who play the piano and I long to play it myself. As I have been in/out of music lessons, I never could get the hang of reading sheet music. All those women back in the 1800's were taught to play as part of there accomplished meants...{sigh} I guess this means I would have failed in society. LOL


3. Want a picture Frame? Alright, yes, I've posted this for the world to see. This is my HUGE collection of pictures frames. So you've found me out. Addicted to cute picture frames. Hi, my name is Tierra and I have a problem.--Step 1.


4. If you ever see me, I will ALWAYS have earrings on. I'm not a huge necklace kinda gal but any type of cute earrings or simple, sliver, gold, pearl, studs...I buy them. Right now, I WAY into the whole safari print. NOT to the extreme but classy. i just bought them and I LOVE them..Oh Jenny B. -- picked you up a pair!


5. Bulk & quantity cleaning supplies. I have this fear of running out and so I always add to my storage when I'm at Wally World--Wal-Mart--


6. Socks. I LOVE cute printed styled socks! I have some for every holiday and add to it each year. I guess you could call this a sock fetish. I wouldn't dare show you my sock drawer, Why? You'd be jealous that's why...nah, just kidding..it's a mess!

7. Diana & the royal family. Okay...lame...well to me not so lame but to you all probably. I'm a "in the closet" freak for ANYTHING about the royal family, it's history, and Princess Diana. Oh, if only I could marry Prince Harry and become his Duchess. You don't know how many day dreams I have. <------ Oh, dear. Did I just admit that? Well, fine...Yes It's true. Me & my mom would always watch any biography or look back on royal history or Princess Diana life on TV and she would tell me stories of the morning she woke up at 4 am to watch the wedding. I was so jealous!

I have all kinds of books, magazines, movies, now If I could just get a great T-shirt???

Don't worry. No tagging by me this time but Thanks again Debi for the great & fun tag!

Everyone have a great weekend and I'll be back Monday.

Deals & Conversation

I just Love it when I find a great deal. Really, don’t you? So yep, this is one of those posts where I talk about how I found a great deal. -----> More Random? Sure. But, in the reals, this is what happened today. Tierra found a great deal. Better yet, a super awesome kick butt deal! It’s one of those deals where if I had a husband, my conversation would go like this:

Tierra: {walking in a rush through the doors, with a huge smile on her face}

Studly Hott Hubby: So, with that smile on your face, you either dented the car or you spent a lot of my money.

Tierra: Well, Hello there to you too, sugar plum, darling, muffin, sexy beast!

Studly Hott Hubby: Tierra…How much???

Tierra: Well….

Studly Hott Hubby: Give me the receipt.

Tierra: I don’t think that’s a good idea…You wanna make out instead???

Studly Hott--Slightly getting mad-- Hubby: HAND. IT. OVER.

Tierra: Okay, fine. But, I totally think we should make out first!

Tierra: {handing it over with her smile slightly starting to crack}

Studly Hott--Confused--Hubby: ?????This only says $9 bucks?????

Tierra: {Grinning {check mate} …..}

Tierra: {Now explodes her big news} I FOUND THREE, COUNT THEM THREE… FREAKIN HUGE 14X18 MATTED PICTURE FRAMES, FOR ONLY $3 BUCKS A PIECE! ! ! ! !! ! ! !

Studly Hott Hubby: Oh. ….nice.

Studly Hott Hubby: {Walks back to the TV}{plops, on the couch} {holla’s over the shoulder} Hey, is the offer to make out still good???

Arent they just darling? I'm mean, FREAKIN $9 bucks for these three exquisites! And my mother thought I dont find deals??? Psht...HECK YEAH!

PS. Notice new song choice ------>
Plus, notice new hott Edward over there with a look of come hither and click me and read my friend Lauren's KICK BOOTY post of Edward Brilliance!

40 Seconds.

Randomness thoughts...Again.

1. Gee wiz. Why in the world do all my post seem to be long? Because you talk to much Tierra, thats why! Say what? You heard me, for reals. See below post.,

2. No cute, long, blog for tomorrow. Oh, but why? Because there this sneaky little book with a love story in it I'm gonna spend my night with instead of the computer.

3. House Cleaning. NOT AGAIN! Yes, Tierra...AGAIN! WHAT a lame single life!

4. My hairs cut. AGAIN? Yep! Think Farrah Fawcett. Say what? Yep, I'm workin it!

5. Work Drama and possible changes. Really? Yeah, its time for a new scene with new hott guys to stare at.

6. Painting my room again. Dear Daddy, whata ya say? Color, green? Pleassseeee???!!???

7. Auntie Carolyn just called to say she finished Eclipse. It about freakin Time!

8. Stop typing and get to your book! But,but bloggy friends will feel left out!

9. Giggles. Leah. Planning another scandalous party! SWWWEEET! My future hubby is gonna be a lucky guy.

10. Valentines day is coming.LAMENESS, single. Again. I ReFUSE to be sad. So whatcha gonna do? I' dont know paint nails blood red?

Winners & Kissing in the Rain

The Results Are In! Today, I've Asked the Lovely Reece Witherspoon to Help announce the winners! {silence fills the audience} {Cue the sappy instrumental strut to the stage music}

" ....And the Award for most accurate guesses goes too...Amber L. with a guess of 75 hits! Tierra's average hit rate during the week is 90 hits per day! Congratulations Amber and I'll drop it off Thursday!

Now, for the award we've all been waiting for. Reece pauses and takes the second envelope. {silence steals the air} For most accurate guesses to "Who Follows Tierra's Blog" goes to...Leah W. with 9 out of 15 correct! Congratulations to you to dearie! I'll drop your gift off as soon as I can come down again!
Thank You to all who participated and stay tuned for the next Give Away scheduled April 9th in honor of my mom's birthday day!

If I could give a gift to you all, I would!

Loveys ~ Tierra

.Quiz Results.

1. What “sings” to me in the stores?
Shoes. Ladies, this was my first love. They’ve been singing to me since I was able to talk in full sentences and could go around the store, 6 yrs old and walk right up to the store clerk and say ..“Oh Miss, do you have these in my size?” said in my prissy little six yr. old voice while my aunt and cousin {whose like an older brother} laughed hysterically on the side! And yes, they do sing to me. No lie!
See Shoe singing Vintaged post here Random Thoughts

2. Twilight came into my life when & where?
January 08 at Books A Million when a shiny black cover just kept catching my eye and I finally bought and vowed I’d never like it and would return later! Hah! Best $9.97 I’ve spent in my entire life! But, I will except if you but Christy because it was her urging to buy/read twilight. See Twilight Begins here
Falling for Twilight

3. She did it! What did I do?
Cut my hair girlies! I can’t believe just a couple got this one! It’s okay though, I still love you all and in fact I did it again…4 more inches were whacked off Saturday..GASP!!! See Hair Cutting here
She did It! Did What?

4. At church dances, I always run into and run away from whom?
Deverl. That right ladies, did you know I have my very own Deverl? Though Nancy, I got to thinking about it Kip is a great example as well! EVERY FREAKIN TIME I go to multi regional stake dances ….He’s there!!

5. What is my #1 TV show?
One tree hill. Nathan & Haley forever!!!!! Every Monday night…Yep, don’t call me, I don’t care if you’re going into labor…I’ll come after I have seen Nathan and Haley and all my other One Tree Hill faves duke it out for an hour. When sick, it’s all I watch. See here One Tree Hill

6. Leah gave a great party last year. What type of party was it?
Sex bucket party!! Say What? Scandalous! Don’t be hatin cause you didn’t come! You know your jealouzz!
To find out about the fabulous, scandalous party see here Sex Bucket

7. My most pissed off Rant was dedicated to whom?
Yvonne. Or if you said EVIL 75 coworker. No lie the lady hates me and that feelin is mutual. So back it up Grandma, I’m Mormon and get over it! See the pissed off letter to the hag see here
Letter to a Mean Old Lady

8. Where did I go on vacation last year and what was our big surprise?
Florida/Disneyworld…gay pride day. Yeah…um, resort AMAZING! Flirted with a very studly resort dude for 4 days! Disney, Well….Lets just say never take a single gal to the happiest place on earth where she has to watch all kinds of hot guys hold hands with more hot guys at the Disney parade and realize nobody’s holdin her hand…Man, a low in my life {head is hung in embarrassment} See Fun filled “Fabulous” Vacay here
Vacation 2008

9. I’m always doing projects & parties. Last year, what were my two biggest?
Angelus graduation parties/ jenny bridal shower.

10. I’ve wrote to him several times on my blog, Name that person.
Dear future hubby. Hey dude…don’t you think you need to be ridin and high stylin to my front door any time now???? See here
Dear Future Hubby

11. In elementary and Jr. High school, what was I?
Cheerleader. 12345, My names Tierra and I say HI! 678910 back it up and meet my friend. 6 yrs. People and loved every minute!. See Cheerleader Picture here Teenager Again?

12. In Jr. High I got to sing the last and big hit song for the concert choir. What song did I sing?
Titanic’s “My heart will go on.” Celin aint got nothing on me, Okay maybe a little bit {I’m mean come on? It’s Celin!!!} But I brought down the house that night and it’s on film! See here Proud Moment #3

13. What type of purse am I DIEING to have?
Coach. Hey Dad, I promise I’ve been a Verrrryyy good girl. Please? What, too much money? Oh come on! Just one? I’ll sing for it? See the bag here Coach

14. In church I got to see him up close and personal. Who was this person?
Elder Bednar. Front row, two seats from the center. He has awesome/ spiritual hair. I told myself that wild horses couldn’t keep me away from that night because he is my favorite. See here Elder Bednar

15. What color did I change my toe nail polish to?
Deeply in Love Red by OPI nail polish! Ooooh Ladies, this is a February MUST! Hey Nancy, Passionate Pink Poodle…Oh I would DIE for that! I think you should go into the nail polish naming business. You would be fantastic. See my mention of current color, go here OPI Deeply in Love

**Bonus** I’ve mentioned this at least twice before. What is my FAVORITE kiss in the rain, couples love song that I always replay and have always been on my play list?
Alright Ladies the moment has arrived. NO ONE got this. Missing You by Tyler Hilton version. I have hundreds of favorite love songs but for some reason, this one is my favorite. It's just soOo me by saying "I aint Missing you" As for the kiss in the rain, comes from my favorite TV couple from One Tree Hill, Nathan & Haley..OOooooOooH NEVER has there been a GREATER kiss in the rain TV moment then the kissed they shared. IT melted me and the song playing in the back ground for that moment of kissing in the rain was Missing you -Tyler Hilton. I cried, it was so sweet!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this song. It just always gets me up and singing it in the shower, kitchen, and car at the top of my lungs!!!

So here is a little video made about Nathan & Haley playing to my favorite song. The kiss comes in about 2:26



Or if you just wanna hear the song see here, though I say check out that kiss..As for me alas, never a kiss in the rain. But, I have made out in the movie theater. {gasp} Scandelous...

Tender Mercies

First and foremost, I just want to say a very sincere Thank You to all the comments from new friends to vintaged friends. I love you all. Before I announce the winners, let me just add my 2 cents on what went down this weekend. When I first started the wheels to turn in my little head, I wanted this to be fun. NOT, to make anyone get mad or offended because I asked for comments from silent friends to silent snoopers who don't comment. As I have received comments from new commenter's, I was just overwhelmed at the sweet remarks and the thoughts of finding my blog worth reading. Thank You.

I have learned this weekend that this blog is 100% me. You can take it or leave it. If you don't want to comment for what ever reason you have but still continue to follow me, I still am so thankful for your time and viewing. Thank you for finding me worth the follow. Again, I meant NO offense to the "calling out the snoopers." There were so many, many moments this weekend where I wanted to just pull the plug and stop this whole thing. Wishing that I had never posted my last post. But, now...At the end of this Sunday day, A day that had so much meaning for me. I learned that the most important things in this life were days like today. Where going up on stage today at church and singing with my fellow sisters in Relief Society my favorite hymn. We sang "Come Thou Font of Every Blessing." My VERY, down to the heart & soul, favorite hymn. As I stood among so many women who I have the pleasure of someday sitting in heaven with after this life is over, I was over whelmed by the spirit of what this life and it's tender mercies are all about and yes, I cried. There love and voices were all around me and I Just couldn't hold the paper steady because it was truly chilling and beautiful. I shall never forget that moment of being surrounded by the sweetest and purest sound amongst the organ and piano arrangement together, to my favorite hymn. It taught me a great lesson, that life is meant to live, to learn, and to sing. Sing for the moments you have. Sing for the moments you wish for. And sing for the love that surrounds you no matter what.

"Come thou font of Every Blessing, Tune my heart to sing thy grace."

"Praise the mount; I'm fixed upon it; Mount of thy redeeming love."

"Here's my heart, O take and seal it; Seal it for thy courts Above."

Commenting & A Give Away

The Blogging Block. Comments. Feedback. Snoopers.
Over the last week I have been giving this a lot of thought. This very conversation has been many a phone call between my friend Ann and myself. She has asked the question on her blog, see here Ann, Old Fashioned Girl how much blogging is to much blogging? Blog everyday? Every other day? Then comes the question of comments. Feedback. And the “I know their looking, so how come no comments?”

For me, Lovely readers…This is how I feel.
I first started blogging after I lost my mother and wanted to let my mothers friends & my family know, that I would be okay. Then I discovered that blogging became an outlet for my humor. My release. In a way my “therapy” to just put myself out there and what I enjoy and love in this life.

At first, I had many a post with ZERO comments. It didn’t matter, I just moved on to what ever topic I wanted to talk about. And Heaven Knows, Tierra can Talk!
Before I knew it, I started getting more fellow friends to blog and other pages to go and snoop through.
Through this blog, I have met some amazing women and continue to do so.
Sometimes I have NO idea if I entertain you but yet I feel so tremendously humble that you follow a silly single gal with a flare for humor, boys, fashion and all things random & Twilight.

Busy Bee Lauren did a fantastic job of giving her thoughts on commenting by a cookie analogy.

To read her whole post, go here Busy Bee Lauren -Blogging
To me, I love getting the comments for the Feed back and to see whose reading.

It’s like gift giving.

I love to blog and I try VERY hard to make it entertaining and to express what I’m going through in this life. Sometime taking up 3 hours per post. So, say each post is like a gift. I take time and effort to pick it out, wrap it up with a pretty little bow and then present it to you. Then…Well? Did you like it? Not like?
Everyone, please scroll WAY down to the bottom of the page.

You should see two counting meters.
Do you know what this means? {Drum roll please}
It means, I can Seeeeee Youuuuu!
So Please, don’t be shy!
More then ever, don’t be shy!

One of my dearest best friends Leah
{who has a Fabulous blog, see here Wampler World}
Gave it another great thought that it’s like I’ve invited you into my living room.

{Nope, this not my living room...I wish}

You’re a guest that’s very welcomed but yet, your not speaking and were just sitting there.
All I ask in return is for your feedback. Because who wants to be sitting in their living room with no one to talk to? Well, unless you have Edward to read about but then that’s whole other story LOL

Are you still reading and with me?

emember how I just said more then EVER you need not to be silent?
In honor of my gift analogy I’m doing my first Gift Give Away.
So to you snoopers, silent or not, anonymous, to shy, not sure and all in between, this is what you need to do.
I have two prizes to give away and two ways you could win one of them.

but, before we go there lets recap. I gift/post. You feedback. Union of Bliss. Thats not to hard is it? And remember, I can SEEEE YOUUUU!

Now, on to the give aways. See below post.

Sharing the Love, Gift Give Away

First up I ALWAYS check my site meter everyday to see whose been snooping around. Pick a number between 25 through 125 to guess how many hit’s a day I get. The person with the right or closest guess will win my Valentines Cup Cake Goody Box.

Now, for the next way to win lets test your knowledge of how well you follow me. Now I of course realize you can hit the back button to check old post and that’s fine but remember, I can see Yooouuuuuu! {Said with much love}

This is a collected pile of questions for answers from past vintage post. The one who gets the most or all right wins my favorite design in the world, the damask table runner {sewn by me} and RED hott nail polish, Damask cards and damask photo frame not shown. Let’s see how well you follow me.

1. What “sings” to me in the stores?

2. Twilight came into my life when & where?

3. She did it! What did I do?
4. At church dances, I always run into and run away from whom?
5. What is my #1 TV show?
6. Leah gave a great party last year. What type of party was it?
7. My most pissed off Rant was dedicated to whom?
8. Where did I go on vacation last year and what was our big surprise?
9. I’m always doing projects & parties. Last year, what were my two biggest?
10. I’ve wrote to him several times on my blog, Name that person.
11. In elementary and Jr. High school, what was I?
12. In Jr. High I got to sing the last and big hit song for the concert choir. What song did I sing?
13. What type of purse am I DIEING to have?
14. In church I got to see him up close and personal. Who was this person?
15. What exact color did I change my toe nail polish to?

**Bonus** I’ve mentioned this at least twice before. What is my FAVORITE kiss in the rain, couples love song that I always replay and have always been on my play list?

Lady, What's in that Bag?!

When I was little I used to LOVE going through my mom's, aunt's, grandmother's, purses! It's called being a snoop. You know we've all been there, being little sitting in church bored out of our minds! So what did you do? Snoop through whom ever purse you could find! That's for sure what I did. Now a days I have refrained from the purse snooping...Well... at least not in church sacrament anymore SOOoOoooOoo as I was cleaning out my purse this weekend it just hit me *ZAP* like a lightning bolt that you my dear faithful readers must be DIEING to know what's in Tierra's infamous purse. Well, I tell ya dear readers your wait is over. That's right, I'm opening it up and am letting you see it all. In dept and Personal. Consider this MTV Cribs, Purse Style.

" A Woman's Life support machine {also known as her purse} Contains Magic"

-Travis Casey

Okay, over all this is what I ALWAYS have with me. From left to right we have {doing my best Vanna White tour} umbrella, gloves, array of lotions & hand sanitizers, two sharpie pens, sunglasses, keys, damask notebook, month calendar, IPOD, makeup bag bag, cellphone, work badge, wallet, cds, pink bag of emergency hygiene necessities {MUST}. There. That's not so bad is it? Don't answer that!!!

Right now, meet my two best friends. Gloves and my umbrella. with the weather around here...Heavens above you don't know what will be when you step outside. Rain. Snow. Rain/Snow combo. AWFUUULLLL!!!!

Okay, really... must you Tierra have two hand sanitizers and two lotions??? Well....Geezzz here's the thing...When you work at a hospital, your constantly putting the hand gel on! Purell for everyday, Bath & Body works {exotic coconut} for fancy-ness. As for the lotions, the blue in front is the new bottle I just got from my cuz Alexa for Christmas. It's WONNNDEErrrrFFUUULLL Ladies! It's Breathe Citrus Mint! Thank You ALEXA!!!! The tall one in the back is the always fave. Mango coconut.

"It's just a bag, But we feel absolutely naked in public without it"
-Carrie From Sex in the City

Remember Jennifer Lopez from The Wedding Planner? And remember her bag of tricks for any emergency? Well, that's sorta what this bag is. I cannot stand to be anywhere and think that I might not have something i might need. Maybe OCD-ness but trust me...people thank me when there around me and I say "Sure I have one :)" Leah, I can just here you laughing at this one but here goes...We have Mini Lysol. Tell me you could not use this any where and I would walk away from you becuz you would probably be very germy. Ewww. Toothbrush/ Paste, comes VERY in handy. This one's for Mary...Tide to Go stick :) and Shout out wipes! Q-tips, Kleenex, Clorox wipes, Alieve, hairbands, bobby pins! On the final thought...Remember people I work in a hospital and germs 24/7!

Doesn't this just scream me?!?!?! All grocery lists, remember list, to-do lists, planning list, pretty much anything LIST Worthy goes in my damask notebook. Plus the ever handy calendar...which reminds me..Mary has a birthday coming up!!!

The basic makeup bag. That is if I'm lucky to remember to put my powder and blush in it...this is all I carry. The basics in make-up ness....Powder, blush, brushes, mascara, eye liner, lip glosses & lipstick, perfume roller, & my favorite prized compact that Mary gave me for my 18th birthday.

"The inside of Women's purses, or handbags as the English like to call them, is a place not for the faint hearted. It's a place of great wonderment and intrigue. "
-Scott Abbott

At the end of our tour, last but not least...Not at all...the ever stunning sunglasses and my best, best friend..the IPOD. Need I say more?

There you have it. Have I satisfied your snooping appetite? If your like me, probably not but we've reached the end of the road. Mary dear {aka sisterinlaw snooper}, I know your reading this so let me just warn you that if you do not comment on this one and further ones here after you wont be getting your birthday gift. You are being warned my number one snooper.

This can also be a tag and so me being the top notch snooper that I am... I'm tagging these lovely ladies as following.

Leah. Ann. Megan. Monica. Carrie. Natalie. Heather.

You may choose to not to do this but I warn you as well. V-Day is coming up and if you would like a card from yours truly...OPEN UP YOUR BAGS!!! Hahahahahahah Plus if I did not tag you it does not mean I don't love you...If you would like to do it but was not mentioned, consider yourself tagged. I'm Out!!! And Your it!

Prayers for Catie

Please keep a very special person in your prayers this weekend. My family and I just received some very devastating news. The Dunn family is a very special family to mine. To me personally President Dunn, the father, baptised me when I was eight and was my families home teacher for 14 years. His Wife Jackie was my seminary teacher and now my Relief Society president and there's nothing for this family that we wouldn't do or they us and now, more then ever I'm asking for prayers on there be hath. Their oldest daughter Catie who has been battling cancer over the last year and a half just received news that the cancer is back and has spread into her lungs.

Catie's story is one that is every mother and families nightmare. In early 2007 we learned that Catie was pregnant with her third child and we were all excited for the Dunn family. Shortly into her pregnancy they discovered a tumor growing in her left upper arm bone spreading further up. Needing to take action immediately, Catie and her husband were faced with the decision about the pregnancy. To Catie, there was no decision and immediately she carried the baby as far as she could till about 7 months. Then onto surgeries and round the clock chemotherapy. Happily baby Sarah was born very very tiny but progresses everyday and is now beautiful and a little over a year old. Back in November after a hard fought battle of hospital stays and radiation and chemo combined Catie was announced Cancer free. Just about a month or two ago Catie went in for a check up with the news, still all clear. Then, this week after another check up the cancer is back and now tumors are spreading in her lungs.

Let me just say this. Catie has three small children all under the age of six. A husband. A beautiful home and a life they've built together and tonight....my heart is truly heartbroken. What do you say? I know how it feels to be taken back by an unexpected course but not like this. For those on my blog who do know Catie, and your just now hearing of this news, Please keep President Dunn & his family in your thoughts and your prayers. Time is just too precious to blink and miss one second.

A Knight and My Never

Dear Readers,
Tonight I was 100% positive on posting something completely different then what I’m about to share.
I’m sharing something personal. Vulnerable. Now, you may laugh at this if you will. For I know I plan on laughing at this in years to come but tonight, tonight I’m heartbroken.

To share a little bit about me I am a dreamer. A day dreamer. I’m a hopeless romantic. Sometimes over dramatic. Sometimes over sensitive. But, when I was 14 yrs. old I was rescued by what THEN I considered my knight in shining armor. Go ahead and laugh at that but it’s true. At 14 I had my eyes on the stars and wishing at every moment that this knight would be my story book ending.

So first let me take you back. Back to when I had just turned 14 yrs. Old. I can remember this day perfectly. It was Saturday. And the night was going to be my first church dance. Ariel and me had talked for hours the night before on what was to come, giggling and hoping to have a dance with a boy named Israel. “Oh if we could just have one dance” we said was all that was needed to make the night the night of our teenage lives.

So as the night came in and the twinkling Christmas lights were turned on, the music began to play, and I, Tierra Lynne Coleman gathered my courage. I was going to walk right up to the boy named Israel and ask him to dance. Israel was the boy everyone wanted to dance with and I was determined to get my chance. So, with the rally of girlfriends in the corner cheering me on, I took a leap of faith and walked over.
He was surrounded by friends, faces I don’t remember anymore but my eyes were set just in front of him and with every ounce of courage I had gathered I shyly but clearly said the words. “Would you like to Dance with me?” Shaking at every second, to his reply and my embarrassment was a firm “No”.

To be honest, I don’t remember what I was feeling at that moment or said. As I started to make my way back to the girlfriends and their comforting arms ….He happened…this boy whom I had never seen before came right up and grabbed my hand and asked if I would dance…with him. No other thought was given to the boy named Israel and to be honest I don’t think I’ve ever seen him since. I was rescued. Saved.

Right there in the middle of my teenage universe he became my hopeful, wish upon a star, story book ending.

Through the youth years at church we would often see each other and at every event he would always make sure to dance and chat with me. Always with a hug and always, always with a captivating smile. Sure other major crushes would come and go but it always goes back to him.

To that moment. To that hope, that someday, any day he would just see….me.

Now, as the years went by and a mission was completed he would fulfill one more saving. One more rescue in a moment, much more needed then any other in my life. We share something only the other would know the pain for, and the night of my mother’s funeral viewing, I shall never ever forget standing alone beside my mother’s coffin and greeting the huge line of guests, I saw that he was there. He came.

As I shook the hands of so many that night, trying to take myself out of the situation in order to carry on with a reassuring smile on my face that I’d be okay, he knew I was not okay. He knew my pain. He knew because he too had lost his mother when he was sixteen. And once again to the rescue, there he was at the head of the line. Pulling me aside and asking if I remembered about his mother.

It then hit me, I had just joined this unwanted club that he had already belonged to for about 6 yrs. And he knew what I was going through…

He asked if I had needed anything and if he could go and get me anything and then he hugged me as other people were waiting for my attention. As I looked over the long line still awaiting me he leaned in and said, “You can do this, take this slowly. I know what this feels like but just get through the hour, its okay to say the same thing to the next and remember I know that you can do this.” I have never shared that with anyone about our private little conversation he gave me. Nor will I ever forget it.

Now, tonight I found out that my story has another ending with some one else. Someone other then him.

For he just announced his engagement.

And yes, I am heartbroken.

Was this a silly young girl’s crush? In the beginning. Didn’t I realize that it was a major crush set up for let down? Completely. But, again theres always that hope. That wonder of...Could it be? Can it be?

So for the rest of the night I’m playing your typical heartbreak songs. And I leave you with some questions. What is your story and what was your song to get you through the night?

So now you’ve heard my story and no matter what I shall always remember him and the two moments that I will always be so thankful that it was him. For his friendship and his unfailing kindness and for being there at the right moment and the right time.

Golden Globes 2 cents

I must first state that I didnt watch the Golden Globes. Honestly I rarely watch the award shows of anything. But, I ALWAYS look at the fashion for the ladies and find out who won the biggie awards. So the day after the golden globes I had my TV on and heard a small buzz about Leo and Kate. Remember back in the day when Titanic came out and everyone and their mother, cousin, neice, teacher, friend had seen it like a thousand times???? Well, I was the one in 6th grade who hadnt seen it yet and I can remember perfectly well that I was the last one to see it in my entire class. Mother dearest refused to let me see it without her parental guidence. A.K.A Held her hands over her daughters eyes over the famous nude scene. Anywazzzzyyys I remember already being kinda in puppy love with Leo because I had fallen in love with the new version Romeo & Juliet {still LOVE it to this day} Okay, Tierra get to the point -----> I absolutely ADORE Kate Winslet. I don't think there has been a single gown that she has worn on the award shows through the years that I didn't love. She's Simple, timeless, and classic. Very Jackie-O in my book. First, I love the fact that Leo and Kate came together for the Golden Globes. And when I found out that they had reunited and made a new movie together...Inside I squealed with delight. I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about when I say there's just certain actors and actresses in our minds that will forever stay together. That they just Click.
To name a few....John Travolta and Kirstie Ally, Julia Roberts & Richard Gear, Doris Day & Rock Hudson, Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan, Leo & Kate! I could gooooo on but theres just certain movies that you watch and you can feel the chemistry between them. They play it out so well you actually believe the story and when that happens....AwwWww it's so bittersweet movie magic.

Favorite Dresses for Golden Globes 2009





Did anyone see the heartfelt acceptance speech Kate gave for the award for Best Actress?
Well, I youtubed it and you must watch it. I insist. Over the years Kate has never won an award and though I have seen neither movies for the awards she won them for, I adore her even more for her gracious and truly humble acceptance. Watch all of this because it's truly very sweet and touching but when you get to the 4:05 time part listen carefully and just try and tell me you didn't get a little tearie eyed at the bid to Leo.

the "Rest of the Story"

Hello Everyone! I know your all just on the edge of your seats awaiting the "REST of the STORY". I really wanted to make it all "Tierra worthy writing style" with my charm but honestly ladies....I just don't feel like it. The truth is for the last two days I have endured trips to the ER with having to have the side of my face poked and handled by needles! Let me tell ya....PAIN FULL! So on a recap, Friday night after work the cyst on my face was HUGE! My friend Amber F. described it looking like a small pregnant baby bump on the side of my face. Me pregnant? Yeah ...right LOL. I, on the other hand described it looking like a goose egg taking up residence near my cute little perky ear. To spare you all the nasty details lets highlight some of the better parts.

A) Cute ER male tech to bandage me up

Some of you might be noticing the highlights are a bit.....short....Haha well yep, it was just that.

They cut it open and let it drain. Then left it open with out any stitches to let it heal better with medicated packing inside the cut. Which will give Tierra a nice little scar to remember this truly lover-ly event. So every 48 hours I have to return to the ER to be seen by the same Doctor for more packing and more pain killer shots. At least as a resort to keep me happy, they give me the same ER male tech whom we're now on great friendly terms with and he stays and watches "House Hunters" and Who wants Clean House" shows with me as he prepares the room for the Doctor. Did I mention he's cute? Oh, and that he's REALLY nice? Who knew? Ladies I knew I was doing this all wrong in the dating department, just go to the ER and there's the cute men. I mean Hello? Remember studly Dr. Carter from the tv show ER?

So, ask me what I look like? Well, the cute male tech keeps apologizing and apologizing every time he has to re bandage me up because he has to pretty much keep my whole right side of my face wrapped up in gauze and tape. But, hey last night, he was even sweet enough to go and get me purple tape. He said he would have gotten pink but they were all out. What a charmer!!!

So, as of right now I'm at home on more pain killers that keep me pretty sleepy. I'm so sorry if I don't make it to your blog and leave a comment but know that I'm thinking of you and the cute ER tech I get to see again tomorrow :)

PS. This Saturday, even though I was bandaged all up and looked like a train wreck, I went and saw Twilight again for the 6th and last time. {tears} I had found out that it would be the last weekend showing and so me, Leah, Evan, and my sweet little nephew all went. Angelus was so cute, I wont say he loved it but he never asked to go home or when it was going to be over. I kepted asking him who he liked best on the way home and he said "DUUHH Tierra...the good vampires" looking at me as if I was stupid. LOL

Round Two

Hey Tierra, How did you spend your Friday night?

Tierra: Well...

Did you go on a date?

Tierra: Not really...

What do you mean "not really" was he that bad?

Tierra: OooOOoo yeah, it...was BAD!

Well, what in the world happened?

Tierra: It all started with a needle...

A WHAT????

Tierra: Yep, a NEEDLE!

So are you okay?

Tierra: Oh yeah...they call them pain killers!

Please stay tuned for the rest of the story...

{Pain killer Therapy in process}

Sunshine and SummerTime

Today, Tierra was cold. Tonight, Tierra is cold. This moment, Tierra is VERY COLD! And all day her thoughts have been Sunshine and Summertime. I'm really not one to rush my seasons. I try my best to find some joy in the moment for what time of year I'm in BUT today and probably for the rest of the week I'm removing myself from Team January! That's right, I'm disowning you January. I don't like you. All you've brought me this new year is rain. Cold rain. Snow/Rain together. What does this equal? No LOVE from Tierra's heart! So for this blogging moment I need a "reflect" moment on Sunshine and Summer time. Tonight I've hit the "Tierra's Summer Beatbox" playlist in the background and with that let the good times roll! Sunshine and Summertime needs...

1. I NEEEEEED Sunshine!

2. Hot pink Nail polish!

3. Smelling like a exotic coconut 24/7!

4. Excitement of seeing the beach VERY soon!

5. Toes in the Sand-Notice hot pink toe- nails

6. Permanent Poolside residence

7. Emerging ones self in tanning oil

8. LOT'S Virgin Pina Coladas

9. Playing with this stud in the water

10. HUGE stunna sunglasses

11. Aunt Carolyn with WARM windblown hair on a giant pink inner tube

12. Sticky ice-cream cones

13. Hottub time with the wide forehead family
{and yes I'm do have bathing suite on..the straps are down!} {Get your head out of the gutter}

14. Late night hot dog roast outside

Hey that's the way we do it
New friends and blue skies that never end
Hey that's the way we like it
Good times, sunshine and summertime