my story

my name is melissa jo and i'm from a really small town in indiana. i was born and raised a hoosier but my dream is to be a Texan.  i am completely head over heals in love with my husband. we've been together since 2001 and were finally married on july 26, 2008. he is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and my best friend.  if you want to learn more about my love story click here.

loves

my husband justin, britney spears, the color green, stars, snoopy, potatoes, dogs, candles, american eagle, flip flops, uggs, photos, colors, live music, dallas cowboys, kurt halsey, etsy, braclets, anything handmade, vintage

hates
slow drivers, slow computers, snow, cold, dirty people, smelly things, old things, whistling, gum, home schooled people, socks, the noise socks make (just listen..you'll hear it), annoying people, some people in general.

about life

we have three kids. :o) 1 cat and 2 dogs. DQ (cat) is about 8 years old. I found her one day at the local Dairy Queen (DQ) and i saved her. she was very thin and sick and i fed her and took care of her until she was a healty cat. she just recently passed away on January 15, 2009.  I will never have another kitty because noone can ever take her place.  I love and miss you DQ!
Lacey is our 2nd child. i rescued her from the Humane Society in Terre Haute. she was about 3 months old when we adopted her. i'm not really sure exactly what breads she has in her. we just call her breed a "lace-dogg," it's the best bread ever. hehe i wish i could have lots of "lace-dogs" but she's fixed.
Bella is our youngest. she was born on february 2, 2007. i adopted her from my uncle ron. she's a faggle (fox terrier, rat terrier, beagle mix). she goes to my grandpa's house everyday and  he puppysits her and takes her on golfcart rides and walks all day long. they're all very spoiled animals. speaking of animals...i'm a HUGE animal lover. if i had room i'd take in any animal i could and help them find a good home. except i'd probably fall in love with them and not want to give them away. one day i would love to own or help run a rescue for animals.i currently work at a doctors office.i am currently unemployed. i was told 3 days before my wedding that they probably wouldn't be needing me anymore..so the entire time i was on my honeymoon i had no idea if i had a job when i got back or not. i came back to work on that next monday and worked a full week except would be taking that friday off (8-8-8 which happened to be my 25th birthday). at 4pm on that thursday i was taken back to my office managers office and was told "happy birthday..now i have bad news." i worked to live not lived to work. everyone should be like that. i grew up in a house where my dad worked all the time. yes, we had nice things because of that. but now looking back i'd trade all that in for more time with my dad. i will always remember that. i want my family to have nice things but in the end being with eachother is the most important thing. i think it is a blessing in disguise. i will be getting unemployment for a while so I'm getting the opportunity to stay home and enjoy life.
On December 1, 2008 I opened up my very own etsy shop.  You can find out more about Adiqshun Designs here.