Mixed Breed - Yorkie/Standard Poodle

I know, totally gross if you think about the logistics, but don't. I am talking strictly personality traits here. That's what I am, a mix of those too. My book talks about what kind of personality trait you are, when human traits are compared to those of dogs. It sounded weird at first, who wants to be compared to a dog? These labels have real names, but thank heavens the author put normal names on them! I couldn't keep the scientific names straight.
The four were Yorkie, Irish Setter, Standard Poodle and Great Dane. I won't go into all of them, but mine. So I say mixed breed because I am two different people sometimes. I am the "Go out without kids and let loose, have a great time, have bad judgment (not that bad:)), make people laugh, not be so tense and stressed out" type. The Yorkie type if you will. At home, I feel like I need to be the "I know what I am doing, I don't loose control, I don't make a fool of myself, I am nothing but a good example" type. The Standard Poodle.
In realizing this, I know now that I don't want to be two different people. I am not sure I actually knew if I WAS. It's empowering to know that about yourself. If working as a vet tech all those years taught me anything, it was that mixed breeds, "mutts" if you will, are the most resilient and in the end, the cutest:)

Is it weird?

Is it weird that I was reading a book the other day that asked me the question " Who are 5 people in your life that influence you", and I could only think of 3?? I found that shocking! I guess I have never thought about it before. And what is even more strange, I would say that only 2 of those people influence me in a positive way.
This book is really opening up my eyes....and it's only the first chapter. I know you must be wondering what it is. I debating putting this on shout on my blog, opening myself up to ridicule, but then I decided to give the nay-sayers the finger if they want to mock me about it.
So yes, I am 32 and I just bought my first "self-help" book. I wouldn't labeled it that, but the dang bookstores slapped the label on it for me. Either way, I am the first to admit, I could use some self-help. I think I could have said that about myself 10 years ago. I might always be able to say that about myself. Whatever, I own it and I almost feel more empowered by saying it out loud. So here it is.... starting a journey of becoming a better me. So far, this author has made me realize something I never did. I need more inspirational people around me.

New Years Goals Update:

So to hold me accountable, here is how I am doing on my goals - or at least a few of them.
1. Food Storage: Moving slower than I would like, but I am going in the right direction. That is big for me:)
2. This blog: Obvioulsy not great, but better than I was
3. Loosing 10 pounds: I was on such a great path, down 6 pounds, but then I hit a rut. My kids got sick, my husband went out of town for 2 weeks, and that did it for me. Back to where I started. That is disheartening....but I'm NOT giving up:) Swimsuit season is around the corner!
4. Family healthy meals: Doing great!! I am proud of what we have been eating...at least most of the time:)
5. Trip with Drew: We are planning next month!!! Fingers crossed we can get someone to watch our kiddos:)
So there is an update on a few.... more thoughts are circling the drain and will hit the blog soon:)