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Jamieson Diaries

Married | Mother | Millennial

All Posts, Dear Diary, Family Love

Happy New Year!

January 2, 2016 Leave a Comment

Happy 2016 everybody! I hope you all brought in the New Year surrounded by love and people you want to bring closer to you in 2016. We spent the evening at dinner with family and bringing in the New Year, at our home, playing games and having tons of laughs. I couldn’t imagine a better way to spend the evening.

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2015 had it’s ups and many downs (especially towards the end of the year). With losing multiple family members to various health issues, the end of 2015 took a toll on my loved ones and those closest to us. However, as always, we try our best to come back up swinging, because we know joy will come in the morning. In November of 2015 I decided to take a blogging hiatus because to put it simply: I needed a break. Not from blogging itself, but just a break to collect my thoughts and come up with ways to improve myself, which in turn, includes my blog.

As you all know I enjoy watching the daytime talk show “The Real” during the week. The last few weeks, Tamar Braxton, who is one of the regular co-hosts had been out sick, and to keep things interesting the show had been inviting other celebrities to guest host the show with them. My favorite co-host by far this season was Tisha Campbell-Martin. Apparently the other viewers really enjoyed her as well, because she was invited back to guest host a second time only a few weeks later. I’ve been a Tisha Campbell-Martin fan since the “House Party” and “Martin” days, but she particularly brought insight to the girl chat discussion I think most women can benefit from. In my case, specifically: married-mothers. Tisha has been with her husband, Duane Martin, for twenty plus years, and this information was shared when Tisha was asked by the ladies at the table how she has managed to have a successful relationship. She stated they have a house rule her husband came up with called “You, Us, We” that has kept them going and successful. She broke it down for everyone to understand: the “you” is Tisha. She has to take care of herself first because as she stated “you can’t pour from an empty cup”, which means she can’t benefit her husband or her children without taking care of herself first. The “us” is Tisha and her husband Duane. If they aren’t taking care of their marriage it will fall apart and cause issues that trickle down to their children in the long run. They want their kids to see the best image of a successful marriage through themselves. The “we” is in regards to the children and the entire family. If Tisha is taking care of herself, and enjoying her marriage, she will then share the abundance of love and happiness she feels with her entire family. We are able to take better care of others when we are truly happy in all aspects of our lives.

I knew right away I was going to write a post about these “household rules” because I already understand how important they are (due to the lack of following this model) and I’ve only been married for close to three years. About a week prior to watching Tisha on The Real I had noticed how drained and run down I was beginning to feel. I was trying so hard to take care of everyone else and everything else in the house I was leaving myself last in the equation…it doesn’t work. So although I don’t care for resolutions I told myself I was going to actively do better in 2016. I wrote out a detailed guide of how I will do better each month by concentrating on a closer relationship with God, taking care of myself, my marriage, and my family, in that order. There will be a blog post to follow this weekend explaining the detailed changes, how I plan to implement them, and hold myself accountable.

2015 taught me to love my loved ones while they’re here, love myself as much as I love others, and find a way to bring my plans to life through organization and planning. I hope 2015 was great to you and your loved ones. I hope 2016 brings you all of the positive love and prosperity your heart can handle, and I pray you do His will above all else.

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Happy New Year from my family to yours!

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Brie <3

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All Posts, Dear Diary

Married. Mother. Millennial.

October 5, 2014 Comments : 8

This is the second blog I have started within the last 3 years. I considered picking up where I left off on my last blog, but the truth is, my life has changed (drastically) since then and it made more sense to start fresh. Start at the beginning of sharing my life and personal stories. The last blog I created I was 23 years old, and with a lot less responsibility. Today, I am a week fresh of turning 26 years old [09.27.88], one year and eight months strong as a married woman [02.23.13], and if that isn’t enough change, I have had the honor of being a mother to the world’s most perfect baby girl for three and a half months [06.18.14]. So when I said a lot has changed…I meant it. However, these changes have been some of the greatest moments in my life. I’m sure it sounds cheesy, corny, sappy, or whatever word you prefer, but it is the God honest truth.

My plan for this blog is not only to share my personal life experiences, but also to share everything from recipes, DIY projects, music, and last but not least…laughs. Trust me, between my husband, child, and the dog (Ares) you are bound to laugh often. My next goal is to have a reality television show, because this craziness should seriously be shared with this equally crazy world. Maybe one day this will be the case, but for now, you can just enjoy this blog 🙂

The name of this post is also the quote on my page under what would be considered the “about me” section. I believe it sums up who I am in the simplest of terms. These are the three hats I wear daily. I say hats, because you have to adjust yourself to the current hat you’re wearing based on the time, day, and who needs you. Married Brie tries really hard to appreciate her husband and being married in general. Mommy Brie tries really hard to never take the title “Mommy” for granted. Lastly, Millennial Brie tries really hard to remember at this age and this exact time in life the only person, place or thing that could ever limit her…is her. Those short explanations make it sound like I really have it all figured out. HA! Those explanations are what the ideal of each situation would be, but I fall short more often than not. As I’m sure we all do at times. Lucky for you all you get to read and see my short comings first hand with this blog. Makes you wonder why I would willingly do this, huh? Don’t worry, it makes me wonder too, but for some reason I enjoy it. I hope and pray you all enjoy this journey as much as I do. Happy and Blessed Sunday to all of you! Talk to you soon 🙂MarriedMotherMillennial

-Brie <3

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About Me

ABOUT BRIE:

Hey there! My name is Brie Jamieson. I've been a lifestyle + mom blogger since 2014. I'm Kris' wife. I'm Jordyn and Riley's Mom. And I'm Apollo and Chronos' fur-mama. We're a military family currently living in the burbs of Shreveport, LA. I'm a simple lady who loves God, family, food, and travel. If you'd like to learn more about me head on over to the "my story" page. But more importantly: Welcome to Jamieson Diaries!

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