Welcome to Week 20 of Finish This! If you’re new to these parts, welcome. This link-up is hosted by LISA (COASTLINED), JEN (The Arizona Russums), BECKY (The Java Mama) and I and we’re so glad you’re here. If you’ve joined us before, thanks for returning! Be sure to add your post to the link-up. If you don’t have a blog, don’t worry. Simply answer the prompts in a comment. Next week’s prompts are at the bottom of this post.
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1. My favorite recipe is …
Cornbread. I start with a preheated, scorching hot iron skillet. I use Jiffy cornbread mix and add one egg, a quarter-cup of soy milk, two heaping tablespoons of Hellman’s mayonnaise (yes, you read that correctly), and a tablespoon of my parent’s homemade corn relish and pepper relish. If I’m feeling extra frisky, I’ll add crumbled cooked bacon and diced jalapenos. Sprinkle paprika on top (to make it fancy, ya know?!), bake 20-25 minutes, then slather a big ol’ piece with butter. It’ll make you smack your Momma.
2. I believe in …
God, the Father, Son, and Spirit. Sending thank you notes. Saying please and thank you. Front-porch sittin’. Flirting with Husband. Serving food that’s homemade and prepared with love. People, though too many have hurt or taken advantage of me. Which leads me to:
3. I need to set boundaries …
with my time because — You have to say no to a lot of good things in order to be able to say yes to a lot of great things. And in my friendships because — someone I thought was a friend proved, time after time, that they didn’t value or support me.
4. I began living when …
when Kamden was born.
Now it’s your turn. Answer these prompts in a post on your own blog or, if you do not have a blog, simply add your responses in a comment. Join us next Wednesday for another round of Finish This where we’ll answer the prompts below!
Prompts for WEEK 21 (May 28) are:
The best mistake I ever made …
From this mistake, I learned …
When I’m anxious, I tell myself …
All I really want to do is …
Three 31 
Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 9:04 am
I need to get a cast iron skillet, I’ve never used one but everything looks so good when cooked in them! It’s amazing how having a child will light a fire under your butt and get you to living isn’t it??? ha ha!
Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 11:45 pm
I have never been a cornbread person, but you have totally made me wanna try yours!!! just a lil flight to texas from vegas.. lol. & I am trying to set the same kind of friend boundaries as well.. Us nice people tend to get taken advantage of because we do not like to say no to people. At least that is how I am. But having boundaries set is definitely important and something I am learning to have with certain people who have proved to me that they need it. It is just so hard, ya know.
Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 1:53 pm
So when is dinner? I’ll be right over. That corn bread sounds amazing! I believe in the same things too as long as sweet tea is involved!
Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 9:37 am
I second all these thoughts on the cornbread, I may steal it myself! Sounds great!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 2:18 pm
My favorite recipe is … Homemade chicken soup. I love soups! I could eat chicken soup everyday. Seriously ask my family they get so tired of me and my chicken needs. Happy to say my kiddo loves it too so Im fullfilled!
I believe in … dream warnings. If I have a nightmare about someone getting hurt I have to warn them because if not something bad seems to happen. theres also good dreams like dreaming of babies and next thing you know a baby is on his way.
I need to set boundaries … with computer time. im addicted to my laptops!
I began living when … I had my son. he showed me what true love really is.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 10:34 am
I love your believe ins! Heartwarming!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 9:57 am
The cornbread has my mouth watering and I don’t normally care for it!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 9:34 am
I think I’m going to have to try your cornbread recipe! I love some good cornbread 🙂
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 9:29 am
I can relate to time and friends. I would rather have one or two really great friends than a whole bunch of so so people in my life. I’ve learned to really value the true friends who are always there and know me through and through. I’m sorry you had someone hurt you.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 9:02 am
Yes… time… especially as a mommy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 8:44 am
Love your comment on boundaries it’s perfect. And I usually hate cornbread but that sounds really good!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 8:31 am
Oh em gee… I am a corn bread fanatic and it is one of my many weaknesses. I used to be able to cook it and it taste good but I have lost my touch. There is restaurant we visit and oh geez… they have the best UNLIMITED cornbread!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 8:16 am
Now I am craving cornbread! Great recipe. I will have to try it this weekend!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 5:57 am
I might be packing my bags and heading to Texas to try that cornbread!! It sounds amazing. Good cornbread doesn’t exist in these Northern States!!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 5:42 am
“It’ll make you smack your Momma” Bwahhahha this made me laugh out loud! HAHA! Loved all the things you believe in. 🙂
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 5:39 am
I hope I have never made you feel hurt or taken advantage of. I would never want you to feel ANYTHING other than valued, loved, and appreciated because that’s exactly how I feel about you.