Allow Me To Introduce Myself...

Hi! I'm Michelle and welcome to "Because I F*cking Sparkle!"! A space I have created to share my random thoughts and ramblings.

I love all things bling, shiny and sparkly. (Hence, the name of this blog!) Throw in some animal print and, voila, you have me! LOL

I am a 60 year old (very soon to be 61!) wife of almost 40 years. Mom of three adult children, mother-in-law to one and Gamma (my grandma name) to one boy and twin girls.

I was born and raised in Canada and moved to the United States in 1989 living in the Detroit metro area. In 2017, when we bought a cottage in Hubbard Lake and in 2022-23ish, we made the move here full time. It's taken a bit to get used to but I have to say I do love it. Its more relaxing than the busyness found downstate.

So, a few little tidbits about me...other than the basic stuff I shared above:

I am left leaning. I believe in a society where everyone should be able to live/exist equally without fear and discrimination. I believe that everyone should have access to healthcare, I believe in protecting the rights of minorities (LGBTQIA+, immigrants, those with disabilities, WOMEN, etc)

I have no patience for rude people or bullies.

I will stand up for those I love and those who don't have a voice.

I am an empath.

I have had different blogs in the past but 60 is the new me, so new blog it is! LOL

I love all things crafty. Well, pretty much. I'm not into watercolor painting or wood burning or knitting, for example, but that's not to say I never will be! :) Also, I get hyper fixated on a certain craft and then I have to have ALL of the things to make that craft! Next to crafting, shopping for crafting supplies is my favorite hobby!

I LOVE spending time my my grandkids, whenever they have a break in their busy schedules...LOL I'm kidding.....sort of. Now that they are 7 and almost 9, they are busy little buggers!

I like puzzles, board games and some card games (but not euchre!) like cribbage.

I like to cook but I would rather cook for a crowd than just myself and my husband. I also love to bake but I'm one here with a sweet tooth, sooooo, I don't bake often.

So, that's me in a nutshell. I dunno, I'm just an average, everyday, down to earth, easy going gal who likes to write down her thoughts and occasionally (often!) will overshare.