Family... can't pick 'em

I consider myself a family oriented person. I call my parents every day at least once and keep in touch with my brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews, etc. I've helped my family when in need and will always be there for them. Why is it that I'm the one that's always in the wrong with certain family members? I'm going to separate them in a list for ya:

1. My one sister I don't talk to and that's by choice. When we lived together she left me with all the bills while she took her family to "Vegas." She then proceeded to take things out of my room while I was in the moving process because she thought I didn't need it. She always thinks everyone owes her something because she has it so bad. NEWS FLASH life consists of life choices and you have to live with what you picked.

2. My brother on my mother's side thinks I've been fed with a silver spoon and have had an easy life. Again, they didn't really live with me so it's hard for them to know what I've been through. No, I didn't go through a divorce but I did go through my mother's depression, bankruptcy, my father being mentally and emotionally abusive, etc. Reason they don't know about these things it's because I've learned from them, I don't throw myself a pity party. He had the same opportunities I had and he chose the "easy" way which wasn't so in the long run.

3. My other brother on my dad's side whom I've almost killed with my bare hands because of his selfishness is now angry with me. At first I was amused because he got so angry and now I'm extremely annoyed. His wife posted pictures of the family on facebook and I commented on a few of them... on one of him and his wife I jokingly said "____ you look gorgeous but what are you doing with that thing? (that thing being my brother). Brother, you can't deny the (insert my maiden name here) genes!" He sent me a nasty e-mail asking me who I think I am saying those things... that he's not a thing and the reason she's with him is none of my business...asked "who are you? miss universe?" I replied to that "It was a joke. Go to hell."

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They're all older than me and need to basically grow up. I understand that they have issues with their parents splitting up. I know that I'm the only one from my parent's marriage so it may seem like I'm favored. I will not apologize or feel bad for the life I've lead and I refuse to feel bad for what they're going through. Grow up and live with the choices you made.

FUNNY

Snuggie Parody

I think I get it now...

I am my worst critic... always have been and always will be. My father is my second worst critic and he has never hesitated to tell me I suck. I always think people are being nice if they're saying that my photos are great or if they like what I've made them... my eyes just see what I could have done differently to make it even better.

In the past few weeks I've had more than a few people... people that don't really need to be nice to me or say anything to me, go out of their way to tell me that they really enjoy looking at my photos/blog/etc. Just tonight I got a message from a parent at T's daycare saying just that... and a message from our media specialist at work saying my blogging skills rock. She asked if I would teach other teachers how to make the most of blogger. That may actually be fun if S.E. isn't there.

So... I need to stop being stupid and realize that I may actually be talented. I need to stop criticizing myself... so much. The only way to get better is to see where there is room for improvement!

Eeeeek! My new business cards!

As you all know, I had designed round business cards and actually got them in the mail. While I like the round cards, I've found something that's even better AND cheaper! Meet my new business cards from Moo (20 dollars for 100 cards... each printed with one of my photos!):

Thanks to C, my hand model... the next George Costanza.

Work

... is kicking my ass. I'm so freaking tired. I hope it's just because it's the first week because I can't take a whole year of this! End of rant.