The Road That Led Me Here........

What do I want to be when I grow up? And the road that led me here......

So many options, so many possibilities. A counselor, teacher, event planner, daycare manager, photographer, accountant, stay at home mommy, blogger........

What led me here? 2003 when I graduated high school they said follow your dreams, reach for the stars. I went to college at Black Hills State University to be a high school counselor, it was my dream job. I worked part time as a daycare provider in the toddler room with 5 little people, and was in the college dance team. It didn't take long before I was bored and unchallenged at my job, and I was trying everything to pass my classes but flunked out my first semester. I had never experienced flunking or failing at anything in my life thus far it was scary, new and disturbing to me. I moved home at Christmas break, started paying rent for a place to live with my boyfriend and got a job at a local gas station KJ's. It didn't take me any longer than 4 months to realize gas stations were not my cup of tea. I loved my regulars, enjoyed visiting and learned how to work a till and count money REALLY FAST, I knew this was not what I wanted to do the rest of my life. I got a job at the Bennett County Courthouse as a secretary I absolutely loved my job working with 4-H and answering phone calls and typing really fast, I was always asking for more to do but again I became unchallenged and my family was pushing me to just get out of Martin lol! I got online to greataupair.com and decide I was going to be a nanny!!! Within 3 months I had job offers in 5 different states!!!! I was looking at Montana, Texas, Florida, Virginia, and New York. I picked Virginia with the help of my Grandpa Bill who said Texas has tornados, Florida has hurricanes, New York is crazy, so my choices were Montana and Virginia. So January 2005 I moved to Virginia as a nanny. I was a nanny for 4 months and then moved to a town about an hour away and got a job as a Hostess at Logan's Roadhouse!!!! I Loved my job and the variety of people I came into contact with!  I really did enjoy my job there but I was constantly looking to pick up hours and get a raise because I just wasn't getting enough to pay the bills and also I just knew I still wanted to be a counselor. In October 2005 I landed what became my favorite and least favorite job this far!!!! I became a Residential Advisor (RA) at Old Dominion Job Corps Center. When I look back I still smile... The direct people I worked with were AWESOME and still to this day are considered friends! To the students I was their adult figure, their mentor, their confident, their "person", I was there to guide them and help them make decisions, and learn from mistakes, as well as to compete with other dorms to get the Highest dorm cleaning score!!! Contrary to what I believed before I took this job the job corps is not really just for "bad kids" or kids who are Labeled "troublemakers" In all actuality, while there are challenging cases these young adults were just misguided, took a different road, had a different life than most, most were there to get their education, to get a trade and get started on a new road with a more positive outcome. I felt more like a counselor at this job than the counselors who were actually there. I knew each and every child all (45-75) from my dorm(s)  I knew their goals and aspirations. I knew a lot of their personal journey and gave out advice to so many.... sometimes they even gave me advice... After all I had become a first time mommy in the midst of this job and had tons of questions... 50% of the girls here had a child or children so they were great help :)  Oh did I tell you I was a stay at home mom for 6 months after Brooklyn was born. I thought I was going to lose my mind... I quit my job at the job corps in 2008 when the hours of my job got in the way of my family... I got a job at the Lynchburg General Hospital as a Health Unit Coordinator. OH MY GOSH I loved that job too!! A whole lot less stress, but stressful enough to keep me challenged! I thought maybe i'd do that for life.... But then we moved back home to Martin in 2011 where I craved being with my children more and others children.... I became a child care provider and thats what I still do today! Now I am faced with moving again.... Deciding yet again.... What do I want to be when I grow up?!?!?! for now I'm going to be a stay at home mommy.... But when that is over I will either be a counselor or a Health Unit Coordinator! As I LOVED both jobs SO MUCH! But then there are all the other things I listed at the beginning of this post..... do you see where I am lost??? LOL This was a fun post to write. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. 

Community Events Questionnaire PLEASE RESPOND

Our FIRST Martin City Day In the Park was held September 7, 2013. The turnout was AWESOME, better than expected and so FUN!!!! Everyone I had talked to said they are very excited for next year and that this would be a great annual event for Martin! I know my last post was about moving away... DO NOT WORRY I will continue to do the ANNUAL Adult Winter Formal and the ANNUAL Martin City Day in the Park! I absolutely LOVED doing these things for the town of Martin and our community.

MARK your Calendars for February 15th, 2014 2nd Annual Adult Winter Formal. All proceeds will be given to the American Legion Post #240. Everything is still in the planning stages.... Do we serve a formal meal or no? Do we want a Band or a DJ? What Kinds of Decorations will we have this year?!?!? What will I wear?!?! Should it be a VALENTINES day Theme???? LOL So with that being said ANY comments on this subject for Ideas, or people you may think might be able to help me out let me know! This is going to be a BLAST, dress up in your best.... Or don't... But its more fun if you do :) Take this one time of the year to get all beautiful, get your hair, make up and nails done... Go tan... Remember your High School Prom?!?! Now we get one as adults :) :) :)

IN this Post I need you to comment:

1. What did you like best about the first Annual Martin City Day IN the Park?

2. What would you like to see next year?!?!

3. Do you have any ideas or want to help with the Winter Formal This year?!?!?!

THANK YOU :) I can't wait!!!!

And the world turns again.....

So we have made it official now our family will be moving again. This time closer to my husbands job. It will be nice to be near to my husband and we will definitely get to see him more now. But I can't help but feel a little list in my own life plans..... I thought I had finally found what I loved doing most as a job as a daycare provider. But I'm not sure I want to start all over again with this business. I've been told I can be a stay at home mom and this is both exciting is horrifically scary!!!! I can see great things and then I know myself..... I guess we will see how I do with this new life starting in June. Maybe I'll become a full time blogger, event planner, and mommy. Some photography on the side and watch someone else's children once in a while..... I can't et over the feeling that I'm giving up on everything I've worked so hard for the last 3 years.... But then I keep thinking all the money I've actually raised will go to an awesome business/club in our community that really deserves it! There is so much more I'm worried about but for now I'll just keep working on making my last little bit of time with these awesome small human beings the best so try remember me as the bestest babysitter they've ever had!!! :p until then I plan to finish my CDA (Child Development Associates) and maybe I'll be the director of a daycare center when I'm finished with the whole stay at home mom bit! Lol hope you're having a Great day.

48 Things You Never Knew About Me!

I found this on someone else's blog and thought I'd like to do it! Thank you Kate P. for your idea!!!!

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

Yes, My name is Deanna (Dean) Grandpa Dean Smith, Father Troy DEAN Smith, (Anna) My mother Anna! :) I know there were more my  mom has written in my baby book! But these are the three I can remember right off hand!

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

Well I've always been a very emotional person so I cry when I'm happy, mad, sad, LOL The last time I cried was last night!

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

Yes I do :)

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

I love cotto salami, pickled bologna, and turkey :)

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

Well I have 3 biological children: Brooklyn 6, Easton 3, and Azylen 1. Then I have 10 or more children that I consider a HUGE part in my life!!! LOL But only three of them are with me 24/7!

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

Totally! I think i am a pretty great friend :)

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM ALOT?

I like to kid around alot and sometimes! But I don't like the whole meaning of sarcasm.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?

Yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

Honestly probably not now.... Before I became a mother I would have I loved doing things like that but now i get stuck with all the what ifs.... and who would take care of them if I had an accident?

10. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

 LOL well i do if my children are watching because I don't want them to not untie their shoes.... But if they're not looking i don't LOL is that bad?

11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?

Tootie Fruitys,

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
 yes, I am pretty strong in my faith, my views, my priorities.... Physically I would say no but then considering i gave birth to three children, I would say YES! :)

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM....

Vanilla, because I can put whatever I feel like at that moment on it!

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

Whether they are smiling or not!

15. RED OR PINK?

Pink

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?

Physically: Love Handles.... Other than that I am pretty happy with myself :)

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?

I miss alot of people.... I miss my father the most just want his grandchildren to meet him!

18. WHAT IS THE TECHNIQUE THAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON THE MOST?

Less getting upset with my children and more understanding where they are coming from or why they are doing something in particular.

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
I'm not wearing any shoes.

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Speghetti, peas and milk

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
The dishwasher, washing machine and complete quiet while the kids are sleeping for nap.

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
 Green :)

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?

 Rain, Fresh cut grass, Wet dirt, and mangos!

24. HOW IMPORTANT ARE YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS TO YOU?

They are more important now than they were 6 years ago... But still not my life...

25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE

 Both sound amazing but if i had to choose it would be the mountain hideaway

26. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH?

Basketball

27. HAIR COLOR

 My hair is natural its reddish brown with blonde, black and red highlights.

28. EYE COLOR?

 Blue

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?

no

30. FAVORITE FOOD?

so many.... But all time is mashed potatoes, or spaghetti!

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

I love happy endings :)

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

Safe Haven

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
 Red

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?

I Like both to an extent my favorites are fall and spring.

35. FAVORITE DESSERT?

 Coffee Cake, Oreos.

36. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?

 Cardio :)

37. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?

Computer

38. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
Taking Care of Me By MK Mueller!

39. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
 No mouse just my labtop!

40. FAVORITE SOUND

Children Laughing/giggling

41. FAVORITE GENRE OF MUSIC! 
 I don't have a favorite I love it all!!!!!

42. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME....
1600 miles living away from home.... Florida is probably the furthest though!

43. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

I think i have many talents! I'm a super hero! LOL

44. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Gordon Nebraska!

45. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
Martin, South Dakota!

46. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?
 Tannish yellow?

47. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR? 
Charcoal Grey

48. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 48 QUESTIONS?
 yes that was fun :) I like talking about me LOL

Taking Care of Me......

Just 19 pages into the book, its made me think alot! Why am I the way I am? Who do I give credit to? What would I tell others about me? And who I am, or why I am the way I am?

MK Mueller has on page 19 are you: BC or AD? Unhappy, negative attitude individuals live in B.C. (Blaming and Complaining) "If only he..." "If only She...." or "if only They...." thoughts cloud their vision and distract them from their dreams. They give away their power by believing they have none.... Am I in this category!!!! If I was to answer NO that could be a lie! I do sometimes live in B.C.! I do have moments in my day that I start blaming or complaining.... about anything really.... If only Azylen would have slept all night I would have slept better, If only they would stop throwing out the Racism card our community would be better..... and on and on and on... For the most part though i Live in A.D. (Act and Dream) Happy, positive attitude individuals live in A.D. Whenever something does not go as planned in their lives they Act and get back on track, and/or Dream and visualize what they want to manifest.


If Someone were to ask me why my life is like it is, I would most likely tell them.....

Deanna: I would most likely tell people my life is the way it is because I wanted it to be the way it is... I knew what I wanted in life, I didn't get here happy all the time and the road was rough.... I'm not where I want to be so I continue to go go go! My life is the way it is through my experiences good and bad! I learned from everything I've gone through in my life....

How much of the time am I in B.C.?

Deanna: I do have my B.C. days and I try to stay away from them as much as possible... when I am in B.C. mode I don't feel good, about myself, my life or anything around me.... When I get into B.C. mode I fear I am getting depressed and I try hard as I can to try and get back to feeling good!!! The Three thinks I am grateful for everyday has helped with this and I will do them anytime I start feeling like i'm getting into the B.C. mode LOL

"Pain is required, Suffering is Optional.."

Truly happy individuals are far from selfish. Shelfishness is defined as "Showing care only for oneself." Take time now to write out the names of 5 of the happiest people you have met. They may be living or have passed on.

Deanna:
1. Uncle Kenny Sargent.
2. Uncle Lyle Haynes
3. My Mom
4. Mr. Smith
5. Connie Jones :)

I will leave you with this... HOw would you answer these questions? Are you living in B.C or A.D.? Are you trying to make others happy before making yourself happy? Do you realize that you cannot in fact make anyone else any more happy if you're not happy yourself?

This is the Life :)

My Name is Deanna Coleman, I am a mother of THREE beautiful Children! I am the wife of an awesome and purpose driven husband! I am a Daughter, sister, Auntie, Friend, and I am AWESOME!

My Job is a Daycare Provider of 10 more Amazing little children! I get to see them grow, learn, and Play! I get to see them both at their worst and their best!
My Most important job though is being a mommy.... I have a 6 year Old daughter who just completed the 1st grade with PERFECT ATTENDANCE!!!!! She loves to dance, write, color, do anything involving art, and watch TV! She is so very friendly and growing up so fast!  I have a 3 year old son, who is equally amazing! He is talking so much, he enjoys seeing his friends everyday but lets me know through frustration when he has had enough! I work on him with Sharing and being nice and then realize that in fact he is sharing every day! He has to share his mommy, his toys, his life with all these other kids, I suppose that is very stressful and frustrating at times, he does pretty good! I have a 1 year old Daughter who is just learning to walk! She is talking, saying many different words, Expressions are priceless, she is very smart!

My hobbies include: Community Service, Making others see the potential in themselves, pushing others to give it their all and realize that their happiness is all up to them! I love to dance, sing, play, stretch, walk, and Run (This is something I do in my head right now) LOL. I love meeting new people... although upon becoming a mother I have a very hard time meeting new people.... its an unexpected fall back, but i'm working on that!

My fears include cram packed rooms... (Of people), Losing someone (I go overboard on this one), Hurting someones feelings, not living up to my own expectations of myself.

My favorite colors are: green, Pink and Purple, blue, well I pretty much LOVE all colors!

My husband along with being my best friend is also my motivator! I can get down and he picks me up and throws me back into life! :P He is a Flight Paramedic for Black Hills Life Flight! He is the Base Manager there. He is a photographer, teacher, music fanatic, and loves to be free! He loves to take risks and strive for the best he can be! I've never met a man as strong as he is! He of course made his life, he made mistakes, he had his whole world fall over top of him, and then he picked himself up piece by piece and made himself better than he's ever been in his life! I love him so very much!

This life I live, is the LIFE! Its awesome! Its perfect! We all have our ups and downs but the downs make me stronger, they give me purpose to strive to jump higher! I appreciate the downs and I love the ups! I learn everyday through others, through my own experiences! I CHOOSE TO LOVE MY LIFE as it is! I choose to work hard to make it even more AWESOME!

Just thought I'd let you know a little more about myself and my life :) Hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed writing it :)

Pouty Blog......

You know I have alot of friends..... but not.... I have a lot of people 100's of people I call my friends but I don't have any friends..... Make any sense? LOL

I am home finally got the kids to sleep and I feel like hanging out with a friend.... My only friend that would be here at the drop of a dime is working..... I'm not sure how i'm feeling a little friendless I guess :) I don't really hang out with anyone except my parents, my children, My husband and the daycare kids, and every other week I have a playdate and we meet up.... But other than that I don't hang out with anyone on a regular basis! I miss having a best girlfriend to spend the night with or to come spend the night with me.... To ride bikes with, eat with, hang out.... I haven't really had that at all since I graduated high school 10 years ago! We all went our separate ways! Then in Virginia I had a great friend that I couldn't be separated from and then we started having kids and we haven't seen each other in years!!!

I have many friends I could call on the phone and talk to for hours! But noone to be here..... hmmmm Just my thought for the night.... I guess when your married and have children you don't really get to have that kind of friendship anymore with anyone except your spouse.... Whom I love by the way but he's working and I want a girl friend to do stuff with :P Pouting Blog.... Guess i'll have to work harder on this....

I guess when i think about what I want.... I want a friendship like I remember my mom and Aunt Betty having.... All of us kids would play for hours and our moms did everything together.... I want that.