Not JUST a Mum with a Blog

Hi. This is me!! 

My name is Sarah. I have been blogging for over 10 years now. I am in my 30's but Shh. Born into the life as a military brat. Born in Texas and was on a plane flying by day 5. My mum is from England- Hence "Mum". I have family over there and thanks to social media I get to stay in contact with them daily! 

The Family Part of me:

I am a mum first and always- I have one biological child and 3 bonus kids. The family dynamics is interesting- truly a blended family and I love every moment of it.  When my daughters father and I split we did really well after a little bit with co-parenting and had people tell us we should write a book. But not all stories are like ours, hopefully everyone will be able to get to the point where they can coexist for the sake of the kids.  My kiddo is going to be 10. My Bonus kids are 21, 15, and 11. You will see posts about my bonus sons life since being diagnosed with LHON in 2020 just before he turned 13. I rekindled a relationship with my high school sweetheart in 2013 after a 7 year hiatus. We did finally get married in 2021. If you want to talk living a hallmark movie...thats a post for another day.  

My dog has been diagnosed with Epilepsy as of 2022 which has been an experience to say the least. She is a pure bred Pitbull and we love her as if she was our own child, had her since she was 6 weeks. We also have 6 cats and a bearded dragon. 

The Student Part of me:

In the summer of 2022 I decided to reenroll in college so I can finally get a degree and get a position that I have been training people in or having my past work study students get. A piece of paper shouldnt be the all mighty for certain positions. But here we are. I have been in my position for 15 years and do not plan to leave until I retire. 

The Employee/Boss Part of me: 

I started working at the university I am at in 2008.  I have worked various jobs and my dream was to open my own day care. But I have found my career where I am, because lets just face it, the benefits are just too good. 

During covid I was able to get my craft business up and running making customized items for people.I bought a cricut and printer and it has been my way to decompress. Making this a full time job would be a dream, but for now it will remain a side thing. 

In 2020 I was invited to an online make up party. I dont do too much with makeup but I do wear it. I gave it a try and fell in love so now I am a makeup artist for it. Its very different then mary kay or avon. I could talk for hours about it, and do! haha. You can find more information on that in my Exclusive Facebook Group.

And literally days into 2023 I signed up to doordash. This side hustle has been awesome! Made $200 in two hours over 2 days. I mean.. Whats NOT to love?!

To say my plate is full I would agree- Very much a Thanksgiving dinner plate.

Who am I?

Not the mum, the wife, the employee... What do I like? Thats a heavy question because I honestly dont even know anymore... I love country music, rock, alternative, and current... basically I live for music. I used to love writing poetry and short stories and reading is one of my favorite things to do, but I havent had too much time for that lately. I really enjoy photography and had a really nice camera... I will have to reinvest one day. My days have been spent on the side of BMX track cheering on my kids and friends from the track, bringing kids to soccer, softball, basketball, flag football, doctors appointments, here, there, everywhere. I kind of just lost me and what makes me... me. I used to find joy in working out but that drive is LOOONNNGGGG Gone and I really need to find it again. TikTok is a lot of fun for that brainless thing. I used to love going out dancing with my friends. I was out Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Obviously as a mom thats not happening any more. I dont get to see my friends weekly any more. Hanging out needs to scheduled months out. 

So guess thats what I am hoping to find here... Me.