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Simply Sunshine

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About Me


Hi, I'm Melissa. Currently living in South Georgia with my fiance. I've been here over a year. It's definitely different. I love the South, everyone's so nice and I certainly cannot complain about the cost of living. Life here's not exactly been easy though. I never in a million years thought that moving a new place would be so tough. I mean I did it in college for 4 years and it was nothing. But for whatever reason, Georgia is a little harder to adapt to. I miss home, and being able to visit my friends and family whenever I want. But you only live once..and I can finally say that I'm in a relationship that would survive anywhere. I can't even begin to describe how much I love my fiance. It's been over a year and we're still head over heels for each other.
Growing up in slower lower Delaware I thought we were completely normal, like that's how all of the world lived, surrounded by fields and beaches, then I went off to college in Rhode Island and realized quite quickly that I was "country" Then I get down here in Georgia and realize I wasn't as "country" as I thought I was. Ok, so my favorite things to do are hang out with Kurt and Bubbas(the sweetest dog in the entire world), spend time with my few but sincere GA friends, talk to my DE friends on the phone, sing, laugh, smile, read, go out, listen to music, watch tv, you know.. just all the normal things a completely happy American girl likes to do. I love the small town life, had enough of the "city" living in Providence. Anyone that knows me, knows that my family means so much to me and they all live back in Delaware, thats 858 miles away. But thank GOD for the internet and the telephone, because all of my friends and family are still very much a part of my life. The two people I miss the most are my mother and my brother from another mother (literally) My mother is my best friend, and is the strongest woman I know. I love her with all my heart. I really hurt her by moving so far away, but she stood beside me to let me spread my wings. And now I'm the happiest I've ever been. And we talk more now then we did when I was right up the road. My lil bro is my partner in crime. We are 10 years and 6 months apart, to the day.

When we're together, we always laugh, and usually just at random things. And don't be surprised if you hear us yelling more random things out the window like, "You're mad at your father not at me, I forgive you" or "Rejoice, rejoice" Ok, maybe you had to be there...nevermind. Want to hear something scarey? He's DRIVING!??! Wow, I'm getting old.
I think the perfect cure for a bad day is rolling the windows down, turning the radio way up, and singing along with whatever tune is on, at the top of your lungs. I like to roll with the punches. Not into drama. Not into mama's boys, fake girls, or someone who can't let go of the past or any combination of the four. Pet peaves include boys who let their "women" walk all over them, parents who are inattentive, LIARS, cheaters, backstabbers, being held responsible for someone else's actions, SELFISH PEOPLE etc. etc. etc What it all boils down to is I love to smile, I love to make people laugh and I generally try to surround myself with positive people. I have had too many negative people in my life to do otherwise. I love life, even if everythings messed up. Its better then the alternative, you know? I try to make the most out of each day. Life's too short, so make everything fun! And I tend to be very spontaneous.

My Interests



Oh my, where do I begin? I love music. I sing all the time. I'm not saying that I am any good, I'm just saying that I do it. It's my release. I'm a stay at home and chill kinda girl. Sure I like to go out and party it up from time to time but when it all comes down to it I'd much rather spend the night cuddled up on the couch, petting my puppy. If you haven't met Bubbas, you need to. He will steal your heart, I promise. He made half of Sussex County fall in love with him in 4 days!
I know technically my license says I'm a Georgia resident, I still think this describes me almost perfectly. Part of my heart will always be in Delaware, no matter where I roam: The Delaware girl mystique is hard to describe. It's a mix of that small town charm with some big city attitude. Delaware girls go to the beach, not the "shore," and we sleep just fine with sand in our beds. We are classy, not grungy, no matter how we dress or what music we listen to. We know good corn, tomatoes, and strawberries when we taste them, and they only come from local markets. Yes, at sometimes, we are high maintenance but we also know how to relax. Delaware girls don't pay tax, they love Wawa and Grotto's. We drive on the highway with attitude but in towns with caution. We have the charm and grace of the south yet the wit and confidence of the north. Your true midatlantic girl, the perfect combination.
There is a lot more that interests me, but I think if you really want to know you should ask and not read about it on the internet...whoever you are.

I'd like to meet:

FRIENDS. It seems to be hard to come across friends down here. I don't know why. I just want to meet some local people, who know where all the fun stuff is. I'm not really into chasing the stars, you know. They're just normal people too. They happen to have a lot of money, and it's not like they're going to meet me and just hand some over. Of any of the "rich & famous" people in the world, I'd be most interested in meeting a wide array of people in the music industry, just because I like music so much.

Music:

I listen to everything really. I'm all over the map. I like music that makes you smile or bring back a memory or have hope for the future. That includes country, rock, classic rock, r&b, bluegrass, some jazz. Where ever I am, there's always music. Either playing or being sung



If you don't understand why I think this is absolutely hysterical, you apparently don't know where I work!

Movies:

I pretty much like any movie that has anything to do with the ocean. As long as there aren't any blood and guts involved. I am a scaredy cat so I refuse to watch most scarey movies. There are a few I watch but never alone! My collection of DVD's is pretty much chick flicks, comedies, and various Disney movies.
Here are just a few of my favorite movies:

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Television:

Not a huge TV fan. There are a few shows I try to watch every week: The Hills, One Tree Hill, Are You Smarter Then A Fifth Grader?, Don't Forget The Lyrics. Other shows I like are SNL, Will & Grace, Sex and the City, Reba, and American Idol

Books:



I do read a lot, probably more than I watch TV, especially in the summertime. There is nothing more heavenly than a great book and a sunny day at the beach. It's just easier to read listening to the soundtrack of the sea. I read chick lit mostly. Favorite authors are Jennifer Crusie and Nicholas Sparks.

Heroes:



My mother and I will tell you why. She was diagnosed with a rare disease at the age of 8 and spent her entire life battling it. She found out at 40ish that it was something else. It is Lupus and it has been living inside her body the whole time. But she is fighting it and doing well. She will never be completely rid of it but she is kickin its butt right now. So she raised me from the time I was 8 on her own. Dad was around but not nearly enough. She survived my teen years and my college days. She is one hell of a woman. She was a single mom working and going to college full time for three years. May not sound like much to you, but if you knew the whole story you would be in awe as well. I hope to be able to provide my children with half the love and support she gave me.
I have to mention Kurt here too. Not too long ago I really wasn't sure how our life would be together. And within 3 months he's made me realize there's no way I could live without him. He's overcome a really crappy past and an even worst childhood. I'm so proud of him. And I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.

My Blog

Just Remember This...

...What goes around comes around.  So go ahead and spin your webs.  But the truth will come out.  And when it does you'll be the one with a broken world.  And suddenly it will all ...
Posted by Simply Sunshine on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:18:00 PST

My Apology And His Proposal

So first of all, I have to send out a big fat I'm sorry to everyone on myspace that I've been neglecting.  Work has been crazy, but harvest is almost over.  I've been working a lot, and by t...
Posted by Simply Sunshine on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:12:00 PST

Recent Lessons Learned

Not all first impressions are true.  In the past two weeks I've spent some time getting to know some people whom I wasn't the least bit interested in at first for whatever reason.  And they'...
Posted by Simply Sunshine on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:10:00 PST

My New Name

So on my visit home, I splurged.  I bought something for myself for the first time in months.  And it was one of the best purchases I think I've ever made.  I bought Taylor Swift's debu...
Posted by Simply Sunshine on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:45:00 PST

Hmm?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't a relationship require compromise?  And giving a shit about someone other then yourself?  Just making sure I'm not losing my mind, because everytime I br...
Posted by Simply Sunshine on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 05:42:00 PST

My Stupid Luck

So I ran to Wal-Mart today, to get the oil changed and grab some groceries.  And on the way out, you know where they put the yellow lines for pedestrians to walk?  So it was raining and of c...
Posted by Simply Sunshine on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:53:00 PST

Happy Updates

Still searching for a job.  But now we have a computer at home so that should make it a lot easier.  Add me on yahoo miss.sunshine or aim sunshineybutrfly.  We, or I rather, got a dog y...
Posted by Simply Sunshine on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:53:00 PST

When It Rains, It Pours

My dog, my best friend, is dead.  Buster is gone.  I will never see him again.  I can't bare any more hurt or sorrow.  I just can't.  Everyone if you have sad news, please kee...
Posted by Simply Sunshine on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:17:00 PST

Update

I'm going to need your love and support in the weeks to come.  I made a big tough decision last night and it was honestly, one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.  But I've got t...
Posted by Simply Sunshine on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:06:00 PST

3 Words

Savannah....was.....amazing. -More later
Posted by Simply Sunshine on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:58:00 PST