Dear Mean Celebrities

April 7, 2015


Letter Prompts Day Seven


A letter to a celebrity I despise: 

Dear Mean Celebrities,

I'm not naming names because to be honest, I don't know most of them. I don't think it is fair for me to judge celebrities that I don't know. We hear things about you, but how do we know if it is true?

That being said, the rich and famous, the celebrities that could be making a difference in the world, simply by being nice, but choose to be mean to others instead: this letter is for you.

You've received almost everything you've ever dreamt about, but apparently it isn't enough. Apparently you've held on to enough anger to still make you be mean and cruel to others. 

To the celebrities that are physically abusive to others, for the most part you've gotten away with this. Even though it changed your career, some people are accepting of it. I am not. Hitting other people is wrong. Hitting your girlfriend is wrong, hitting your boyfriend is wrong, or hitting anybody who is defenceless is wrong. There is no possible reason you should be able to get away with it. 

Sexual assaulting those that are unable to stop you, is called rape. It's an abuse of power, and it's something you should never have gotten away with. People use you as a punch line now. They also use the woman who were attacked. None of it was funny, and you are never going to be funny to me. You appeared to be the most trusted of men, but you turned out to be one of the most evil. You have been the biggest disappointment for somebody I've never met. I meant to make this a general letter, but as I started writing about things that shouldn't be forgiven, I remembered you. I'm not wasting any more of this letter on you, but know that you are truly despicable. Instead of making lives better, you made them worse.

Last, to any actress or actor, or singer that seems to take pleasure from being mean and name calling. Why? What do you get out of being mean to people and judging others? People could have learned from you, and respected you for the good they see you in you. Instead they are learning that you can get away with being a mean person. Don't be mean.

Here is my advice to you:

Write it on your hand, and don't forget.

Sincerely,

Somebody you will never meet.

Also an update on my other April goals:

Exercise
3 x 60 Planks
200 Jumping Jacks

FYI: 200 jumping jacks makes it hard to climb stairs after. Ugh.

And:
 7 minutes. (Again, from here: http://7-min.com/)



Happiness Photo of the Day

Today's photo prompt was Faith.

I don't go to church, and I don't put a lot of faith in religion. I have great respect for those that do, but it's not been my thing in the past few years. Here's what I do have faith in: myself. I have faith in myself first. I have faith that I will never give up. I have faith that I will be the best version of me. I have faith that I will survive. I have faith that I will be happy with my choices. I have faith in myself and those I love.  

April Ideas: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2015/03/challenge-completed.html

As always,

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

©ErinLeahMcCrea All photos I share on my blogs are my own, please Ask Me For Permission Before Using Them.

Prompts from: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2014/12/updated-prompts.html

Also, check out my ongoing book blog:  Proud Bookworm at: http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/ 

Blogs I used to write on but not being updated:

http://lifeisgoodandhereisproof.blogspot.ca/

and

http://erinlm.blogspot.ca/

Dear Pets

April 6, 2015


Letter Prompts Day Six

A letter of your choice. I'm going to write a letter to my pets. Four in particular. I don't currently have a pet, and I can't wait until we get a dog. This idea just came to me, but there are a few times when it says letter of my choice, so I have to start thinking of ideas.

Dear Pets,

Coco. You were my very first pet. A beautiful white cat that I named Coco because I couldn't pronounce Calico. I wanted to name you after my Grandma's cat, but couldn't quite get it out. You and I were a team from the very start. Cats aren't easy to train, but you quickly learned that my favourite place for you to be was tucked under my arm. I had you for many years until you got cancer. You were my first loss, and it was tough. At the time, I couldn't imagine anything being worse. (I've since learned that there are many things that are worse.) I loved you with every bit of me. You loved me back. You were a birthday present, and to this day, probably one of the best presents I have ever received.

Trapper: You were my first dog. You came after Coco, and had to deal with the fact that she did not love you. You were a beautiful and loving dog that probably would have loved living on a farm. I sometimes regret that we couldn't let you roam free more. My love of big dogs came from you. You died while I was away from home (after high school), but it was still tough. You lived a good life, and you were loved. I have so many memories of you. You were my pal. 

Rolo: You're the cat version of me, so I obviously love you to bits. You have an ego, like to make people jealous, and you know who you love the best. I got you at a time in my life when I thought I'd keep you forever. Unfortunately, life changed, and I travelled. You've had more than one family, and more than just me to love you. You are careful with giving love, and that's probably my fault. If it helps, I once bought you a condo because I couldn't find a place to rent that took cats. Unfortunately, when I arrived back in Saskatoon, I couldn't afford a place that took cats. Cameron kept you temporarily, and then my sister took you. I couldn't be happier with you and Jo. You still get to be in my life, but you also get to be Jo's cat. You needed her. You're a great little guy, even when you're hissing at Dad.

Karmen: I only got to live with you for a year. When I moved to Saskatoon, you stayed with Cameron. You were the best dog we could have had. You were loving, happy, gorgeous, and wonderful. You made me smile all the time, even when you were hogging the bed. I don't see you often, but I know you are where you are supposed to be, and you are getting all the love you deserve. I'm grateful for the time I had with you.

Dear New Pup: we don't have you yet, but will love you like crazy! I can't wait to meet you.


Love,

Somebody you used to know. (Or will).


Also an update on my other April goals:

Exercise
50 Supermans
50 Squats

And:
 7 minutes. (Again, from here: http://7-min.com/)




Happiness Photo of the Day

Today's photo prompt was Friendship

It may seems strange that I'm choosing a double chocolate chip frappaccino to be my best friend. Seriously though. You heard the name. How could you NOT want this drink as your best friend. Also the Starbucks guy called me Grin, instead of Erin. So basically, I'd also like to be friends with him. (I didn't see any friends today other than my awesome work friends, and we were busy working.)

April Ideas: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2015/03/challenge-completed.html

As always,

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

©ErinLeahMcCrea All photos I share on my blogs are my own, please Ask Me For Permission Before Using Them.

Prompts from: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2014/12/updated-prompts.html

Also, check out my ongoing book blog:  Proud Bookworm at: http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/ 

Blogs I used to write on but not being updated:

http://lifeisgoodandhereisproof.blogspot.ca/

and

http://erinlm.blogspot.ca/

Dear Taylor Swift

April 5, 2015


Letter Prompts Day Five

A letter to a celebrity you like.

Dear Taylor Swift,

I've been meaning to write to you for a while. I want to apologise to you for a lot of people who judge you because of your social life. I don't know you personally, and never will, but I still have respect for you and your success. 

You are young, and you are allowed to date. You are allowed to date! You're also allowed to break up. It's unfortunate that your heart gets broken, but you know what, that's allowed as well. People heal. You heal through song writing.

And you ARE NOT the only person to write music about your heart break.

Not everybody is lucky enough to find the love of their life at a young age. BELIEVE ME, I get that. It took me 31 years to find mine, and it will take other people longer. If I had been judged for my younger me dating choices, it would have been pretty hard to take.

On that note, if you don't find the love of your life, and do have fun dating while selling many albums, good for you!

I see bloggers (myself included) tell personal details about their lives all the time. Your songs are like your journal. You are getting things out, and they end up being great songs. Congratulations. You are a writer, who is lucky enough to sing your songs.

Also, you aren't the only one who sings songs about your life. You're honest, just like many other singers. Everybody is unique, and everybody has different experiences. 

You still have so much life to live, and you are an inspiration to many in a great way. I don't know a lot about you, and I probably never will. From what I do know, you seem like somebody who is never going to quit doing what you love. 

Please don't let these people get you down. Don't stop looking for your happiness. Wherever it may be.

Also - I will be taking your advice as well:

Sincerely, 

Somebody who admires your strength. 

An article about Taylor Swift:  http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2013/04/taylor-swift-cover-story

Also an update on my other April goals:

Exercise
100 High Knees
75 Russian Twists

And:
 7 minutes. (Again, from here: http://7-min.com/)

My body is starting to feel it. As in - my legs are pretty sore. 


Happiness Photo of the Day

Today's photo prompt was Fun
We were invited over for Easter dinner with some friends. It was fun! Also, involved lots of baby cuteness!

April Ideas: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2015/03/challenge-completed.html

As always,

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

©ErinLeahMcCrea All photos I share on my blogs are my own, please Ask Me For Permission Before Using Them.

Prompts from: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2014/12/updated-prompts.html

Also, check out my ongoing book blog:  Proud Bookworm at: http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/ 

Blogs I used to write on but not being updated:

http://lifeisgoodandhereisproof.blogspot.ca/

and

http://erinlm.blogspot.ca/

Dear person of influence

April 4, 2015


Letter Prompts Day Four


A letter to the person who has influenced you the most.

Dear People of influence,

Dear all, I am writing this letter to more than one person because I've been lucky enough to be inspired by so many.

My mother is one of my biggest influences. She's brilliant, caring, and one hundred percent ready to help her children. She makes me want to be great and the best I can be. Also, she doesn't seem to age. I hope she's passed that on.

My father is also one of my biggest influences. He says what he thinks, and doesn't let anything stop him. He follows his dreams, even if they change. He's a kid at heart, and he passed that on to me.

My greatest influences and me.

My sister is one of my best friends. She's also one of the smartest people I know. She's caring, and supportive. I've always looked up to her. That will never change.

My grandparents, who are unfortunately no longer around. My Grandma McCrea raised a family of children by herself, with nothing but love and dignity. My Grandma Burton had a university degree, but when she met my grandfather, she chose farm life with her soul mate. She made family her number one priority. My Grandpa Burton (Poppy) was a strong man who loved with all his heart, and laughed with everything he had.

My aunts and uncles are always inspirations and influences. They're always there for one another, and always showing me how great they are. 

I've had one aunt who passed away. She was a huge influence in my life. I still tear up when I think of the loss. She was a strong and caring lady who always stood up for what she believed in. Always.

My aunt and I many years ago. She always made me feel special.

My significant other (we all know his name) has influenced me to be the best I can be. He knows I can do anything, and spends a great amount of time reminding me I can.

My friends are always there for support. Seeing them do great things, makes me want to be great as well. They are all my greatest influence.

One friend in particular has been the most influence in my writing career especially. She's always known I could write, and she continued to remind me even when I forgot to do it. She's my twin, and I've loved being involved in her life, even though we are too far from one another.

Thanks to my greatest influences.

Love,

The one who learns from you.



Also an update on my other April goals:

Exercise
 200 Crunches (yuck)
100 Skater Slides
And:
 7 minutes. (Again, from here: http://7-min.com/)


Happiness Photo of the Day

Today's photo prompt was cozy. Life is cozy with this guy. Even when we're pretending to sleep.

April Ideas: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2015/03/challenge-completed.html

As always,

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

©ErinLeahMcCrea All photos I share on my blogs are my own, please Ask Me For Permission Before Using Them.

Prompts from: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2014/12/updated-prompts.html

Also, check out my ongoing book blog:  Proud Bookworm at: http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/ 

Blogs I used to write on but not being updated:

http://lifeisgoodandhereisproof.blogspot.ca/

and

http://erinlm.blogspot.ca/

A letter to my best friends

April 3, 2015


Letter Prompts Day Three

A letter to your best friend(s).

Dear Best Friends,

I've had a few best friends in my life. They didn't all stick. (Although I am grateful for all of them.)

I've had the two of you for more than 15 years. By now, we are stuck with each other, and I could not be happier with that thought. 

We've seen each other at our worst, and at our best (although, we'll continue to get better), and we still love each other.

Even though we live in the same city, and don't quite see each other as much as we want to, we still know the other will be there if we need. If only for a laugh.

I'm lucky enough to have two best friends in the same city. Two completely different woman, but both similar in your kindness and love. You both inspire me in completely different ways, and I look up to both of you.

You are both intelligent, beautiful, caring, and unique. (Both with a great amount of sarcasm). 

I can trust both of you for your honest opinions, and even though it isn't always what I want to hear, I love that you know me well enough to tell me how you feel.

Not only do I love spending time with you both, but I love spending time with your families. We are family, and that won't change.

I can imagine us when we are older, and I don't think anything will change. We'll still be watching the latest teen shows, or drinking wine on a patio. Life is going to be good.

I'll leave you with one thought, that isn't my own. Every time I watch Sex and the City, I think of you both and how lucky I am to have you. Especially in the second last episode.

"Today, I had a thought: what if I had never met you?" Carrie Bradshaw

Lucky me.

Love,
Your best friend.





Also an update on my other April goals:

Exercise
 50 burpees (MY GOD), and 50 Kick down Crunches
Directly after I did the 7 minutes. It was a lot. Since this is a day off work, I soaked in the tub after. 


Happiness Photo of the Day

Today's photo prompt was nature. 

I haven't done a lot of leaving the house today, so when I took the garbage and recycling out, I took a quick photo. Nature in Saskatchewan at the end of winter. I can't wait for the green!

April Ideas: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2015/03/challenge-completed.html

As always,

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

©ErinLeahMcCrea All photos I share on my blogs are my own, please Ask Me For Permission Before Using Them.

Prompts from: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2014/12/updated-prompts.html

Also, check out my ongoing book blog:  Proud Bookworm at: http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/ 

Blogs I used to write on but not being updated:

http://lifeisgoodandhereisproof.blogspot.ca/

and

http://erinlm.blogspot.ca/

Dear Child Version of Me

April 2, 2015


Letter Prompts Day Two

A letter to yourself as a child.

Dear Child Me,

You have a great life. I don't think you appreciate it quite yet, but you're incredibly lucky to have the family you do. Although I guess six year old me probably did appreciate life. 


I want to thank you for writing me letters. You started when you (we) were eight, and it's been pretty great to look back on myself as a child. I think it was a pretty great idea, and brilliant for somebody at start a young age to want to do. You were showing your future passion for writing, even then. You were also giving me a glimpse of myself as a child. I would dig one up for this post, but once again, we are packing. Moving to our final home (maybe). 

Your life will be full of ups and downs, and it will seem hard at some points, but I think if you continue with the same attitude as you have at your young age, things will be easy.

I know you are shy and quiet, but at the same time, even when you were young, I'm sure you embraced your weirdness most when you (I) were a kid. You might not embrace it enough when you get into your teen years, but it'll come back to you. 

I don't have a lot of specific memories of us. I do remember how much you loved. How much you loved your parents, and your sister. Your whole family. I remember trips to see grandparents. The cat you're holding in this picture? She was the first death you've had to go through. (Spoiler). Coco was a good cat, and a great first pet for you. I actually still get sad about the loss.

I think our childhood was a good one. It was before things mattered. It was before you let things bother you. You (we) had a temper - you probably weren't as easy going as I'd like to remember. You still have a temper, but we are working on the easy going nature.

You were a romantic. You believed in love, and I'm glad that's finally working out for us. I was able to mostly skip the jaded, and continue looking to be happy.

Basically, this letter is to thank my former self for helping to make me who I am. I'm quite proud of the way you turned out. I wish life had been easier at moments, but you had a great childhood. That's what is important. You had a family that loves you. That's what is important.

Thanks,
Older Me.



Also:
Exercise


I did 100 bicycle crunches. Actually, that's kind of a stretch. I was supposed to do 100 bicycle crunches. I DID 50 bicycle crunches, and 50 regular crunches. I also did 2 30 second planks, and four push ups in the morning.

I did the 7 minute challenge after I got home from work. Hated every second of it, but happy I did it.

Happiness Photo of the Day

Today's photo prompt was Food.

I chose a picture I took on Sunday. I normally would have a picture from the day of, but it's a face! Clint made heart shaped pancakes and made them into a face. Love him. Little me also would have loved them.

April Ideas: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2015/03/challenge-completed.html

As always,

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

©ErinLeahMcCrea All photos I share on my blogs are my own, please Ask Me For Permission Before Using Them.

Prompts from: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2014/12/updated-prompts.html

Also, check out my ongoing book blog:  Proud Bookworm at: http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/ 

Blogs I used to write on but not being updated:

http://lifeisgoodandhereisproof.blogspot.ca/

and

http://erinlm.blogspot.ca/

Dear Significant Other

April 1, 2015


Letter Prompts Day One

A letter to your significant other (or future significant other).


Dear Significant Other,

My life is better because of you. 

I love you more today than I did yesterday, and I think I could say that every day for the rest of my life.

You are a part of my family, my best friend, my biggest supporter, and I try to be the same to you.

None of this will come as a surprise to you because I try to tell you every day.

You make me laugh, and you help me to laugh at myself. That's really important. You have no problem embarrassing yourself or me if it helps put me at ease. 

I love that you are a bit of a hermit, like I am, but you also love to go out and have some laughs. 

We are about to jump into a new adventure together, and I can't wait. Our life will always be an adventure, but it seems as though we are going to have a big year of new steps. 

I'm excited for the future we are heading towards. I promise to be happy no matter what happens in our lives. We'll face it together. Marriage or no marriage, kids or no kids, we'll do it all together. 

I've never had somebody I was so confident about, and I've never had the even and comfortable love we have. I've always heard in relationships that one person loves the other more. With you, I don't feel that. I just feel loved, and want to love you. It makes me happy.

I've written you a love note for every month this year (not for the blog), so this is a bonus. 

Thanks for keeping a smile on my face. Even if it's for something as little as posting an embarrassing status about me on Facebook, or for telling me I look beautiful. 

You're great.

Love,
Your Significant Other.





Exercise

This morning, I forced myself out of bed. I did 50 crunches, 4 push ups (I'm doing an easy start to the push ups), and 2 60 second planks.

When I got home from work, I did the seven minute work out. http://7-min.com/ I have an app for it that keeps track, so I'm not sure if this link is the exact same. I think the app is 30 seconds for each exercise.

So far so good. (One day in).
Happiness Photo of the Day

Today's photo prompt was family. I've got family family, and chosen family. I'd choose them all either way.

April Ideas: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2015/03/challenge-completed.html

As always,

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

©ErinLeahMcCrea All photos I share on my blogs are my own, please Ask Me For Permission Before Using Them.

Prompts from: http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/2014/12/updated-prompts.html

Also, check out my ongoing book blog:  Proud Bookworm at: http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/ 

Blogs I used to write on but not being updated:

http://lifeisgoodandhereisproof.blogspot.ca/

and

http://erinlm.blogspot.ca/