...who am I kidding?? I love me some rain! Reasons I love rain? Let's reflect.
1. Dressing frumpy is considered acceptable.
2. The eternal ponytail is considered acceptable.
3. Falling asleep and waking up to a pitter patter on the roof.
4. Incresed consumption of soup and warm beverages.
5. It adds a twist to the same old workday.
6. It amuses me that it's sure to be the topic of conversation between friends and strangers alike.
7. Using the highest speed on my windshield wipers makes me giggle because it's so obnoxious.
8. A quick step outside moistens my hair enough to make the frizz go away.
9. Rainy day specials at Subway.
10. Monotonous errands become quick-paced slippery adventures.
It's true, my heart goes out when I hear of floods and mudslides and whatnot. High winds and power outages are not everyone's cup of tea. I think we should enjoy this land-refreshing and life-reviving water while it's here because too much water is always better than not enough.
On the other hand, life inside the house is just about the same. God sent down a miracle and I ended up with A's in both my classes. But... I had just begun to celebrate the success of Fall semester when I discovered my final Chem pre-requisite has its own pre-requisite. I have not one, but two Chem classes to take. And we're talking 5 units with lab and lecture 5 hours a day twice a week kind of thing. I can't even be sarcastically excited about this one, folks.
In other news, I'm thrilled to go home for Christmas. I'll be driving in late Thursday night. Sticking around until Sunday morning, or at least that is the plan for now. When living the jet-setter lifestyle I do, it's just so hard to say.
If I don't hop back on the blog train before Christmas happens, then I wish you all the best. Enjoy the lights, the food, the family.. And give a little thanks that Jesus was born. Xo!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thursday Shmursday
There are a few updates on my life. I don't intend on reaching 10, but I will number them for organizational purposes.
1. Tommy and I took our Physiology final this morning. I needed a 96% on it to get an A in the class, but I let that dream go weeks ago. The exam was fair, but not in relation to the 1 hour total that I studied. I did okay and I'm happy the semester is done (aside from an online Psych final later today, but that's not real).
2. I can't remember if I've blogged this yet, but I was accepted to Azusa's ELM (entry-level masters) Nursing program for Spring 2012. Woot. In theory, that takes a lot of pressure off the next year of my life, but I hadn't really starting feeling the pressure so it doesn't feel like a relief.
3. I register for classes this afternoon. So far on my list I have Walk/Jog 101 (or something namely similar) and Bowling on Fridays from 11am-1pm. I need a research methods course and another Chem pre-req, but those are waitlisted sooo.... bowling it is!
4. Enough about school... how boring is my blog?!? Yay for the hollyday season! I love to buy presents for people. Also, I want to put Christmas lights on my house but I can't find them. Santa said it was okay if I didn't because I'd rather spend money on gifts than new lights.
5. Speaking of the hollydays (I know it's holidays, but hollydays is cuter), the fambam plus TomTom (the boyfriend, not the GPS) (boy am I overdoing the parentheses!) went to the Christmas tree farm. I'm sure you know this via Steph's blog, but I intend to post pictures in addition to Steph's because mine are probably better (teehee).
I have run out of things to say. Thanks for being one of the 4 people that read this! <3
1. Tommy and I took our Physiology final this morning. I needed a 96% on it to get an A in the class, but I let that dream go weeks ago. The exam was fair, but not in relation to the 1 hour total that I studied. I did okay and I'm happy the semester is done (aside from an online Psych final later today, but that's not real).
2. I can't remember if I've blogged this yet, but I was accepted to Azusa's ELM (entry-level masters) Nursing program for Spring 2012. Woot. In theory, that takes a lot of pressure off the next year of my life, but I hadn't really starting feeling the pressure so it doesn't feel like a relief.
3. I register for classes this afternoon. So far on my list I have Walk/Jog 101 (or something namely similar) and Bowling on Fridays from 11am-1pm. I need a research methods course and another Chem pre-req, but those are waitlisted sooo.... bowling it is!
4. Enough about school... how boring is my blog?!? Yay for the hollyday season! I love to buy presents for people. Also, I want to put Christmas lights on my house but I can't find them. Santa said it was okay if I didn't because I'd rather spend money on gifts than new lights.
5. Speaking of the hollydays (I know it's holidays, but hollydays is cuter), the fambam plus TomTom (the boyfriend, not the GPS) (boy am I overdoing the parentheses!) went to the Christmas tree farm. I'm sure you know this via Steph's blog, but I intend to post pictures in addition to Steph's because mine are probably better (teehee).
I have run out of things to say. Thanks for being one of the 4 people that read this! <3
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Welcome back.
I just wrote a very very long Ten on Tuesday summing up my Dominican travels. As I went to post, it signed me out and deleted itself. God bless the internet.
The Dominican Republic, in review.
My second try at this post...
Catie, Tommy and I have returned from our adventure, slightly ill but alive. I had a great time, the sunshine was good to me and I return with a head full of memories (and mucus). I thought I would devote my Ten on Tuesday to a Diez de DomDom and attempt to cover the most important points of the trip.
1. Our 18 hour layover in Panama wasn't so bad. The Panamanian government wasn't too thrilled about letting us out of the airport without a real purpose for being there, but we made it work. The taxi man (turned on the radio and the Jay-z song was on) recommended a great hotel with a restaurant. We had some good food, some good sleep, and returned to the airport the following morning. Fun fact: beer and a bottle of water were both $1.50.
2. We arrived at the Melia Caribe Tropical resort on Monday afternoon. Our flight came in with some friends and family of the bride and groom, but mostly everyone arrived earlier or trickled in on the following days. It was great to spend time with those we already knew and to get to know others that we didn't. Those Cubans/Ecuadorians are crazy, I couldn't keep up. I have no complaints though. I had some quality travel time with my Catie Joy, and walked hand in hand with my Thomas on the beach on a warm night. That was all I needed.
3. Our resort was all-inclusive food, drink, and non-motorized water sports. This is resort code for "you will overeat, you will think you're drinking a lot but there's not really alcohol in the cocktails, and kayaks and pedal boats are all yours but anything else will cost your limbs and firstborn child." We did fall in love with a passion fruit martini which was more like a pinkish-orange slushy served in small amounts.
4. One of the days a group of us took a trip to the nearby island Catalina. The water was clear, the sand was white, and it was the perfect opportunity to catch some r&r in the shade of a palm. The only downside was the complimentary endless fountain of alcohol and the serious lack of food.
5. I was sad to miss Thanksgiving in the US of A. We were promised a Thanksgiving dinner at the resort, but alas, it fell short. There was an inflatable turkey outside the buffet that night, and a chef carving turkey while we watched. And that concluded Thanksgiving. No pilgrims, no alphabetical gratitude and most importantly, no mashed potatoes. Four or five gentlemen were dressed up like the village people and spontaneously danced in choreographed movement in the bar later, but I'm not sure if that was related.
6. The wedding rehearsal took place on Friday afternoon on the sand. The bride and groom wore white swimsuits, while the bridesmaids wore coral swimsuits in the same style, and the groomsmen wore the same boardshorts in teal. This was the moment I had been dreading since my winter body is not swimsuit-approved, but it turned out that several people parading on the beach in fluorescent colors was enough of a freak show that I didn't even notice. We drew quite the crowd of onlookers as well. It was silly, but very memorable.
7. The ceremony was the following day. It was perfect. Chris looked like a strapping young gent and Jesenia looked absolutely gorgeous. I definitely cried when she walked down the aisle. I also cried when they read their vows, and when they took communion, and when they were announced at the end. Call me a sap. The ceremony was on the beach at 4pm on a Saturday, and attracted probably twice as many uninvited guests as invited guests. A security guard was trying to keep people from getting too close, but I'm sure at least half of their ceremony photos have women in bikinis and fat men in speedos in the background.
8. Cocktails in a gazebo followed the ceremony while pictures were taken. The sun was setting and the backdrop of an orange and purple sky with champagne and hors d'oeuvres in hand was just amazing. A band led the parade of guests down the beach to a wonderful outdoor reception complete with lights strung between palm trees and a glowing dance floor that pulsed disco colors. Everyone, including Jes and Chris, was super relaxed and had fun dancing and socializing. The food was also fantastic. We sent the bride and groom off through a tunnel of sparklers and into their future.
9. Catie, Tommy and I left the Dom on Sunday afternoon. We all got on the plane perfectly healthy, but by the time we disembarked in Los Angeles, we had each fallen ill in some way. Thanks to time travel (or time zones.. same thing), we arrived around 11pm on Sunday. Tommy's wonderful father picked us up and by the time we made it to our beds, we were less than human. But again, no complaints.. such things are an inevitable part of traveling.
10. I took a healthy amount of pictures on the trip. Perhaps I will share some in an upcoming blog, and no doubt an album will land on Facebook pretty soon. I have to give some recognition to Tommy for being very camera happy and making sure my camera came home with pictures of absolutely everything. <3
Kudos if you made it to the end. Thanks for reading. Xo and I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Catie, Tommy and I have returned from our adventure, slightly ill but alive. I had a great time, the sunshine was good to me and I return with a head full of memories (and mucus). I thought I would devote my Ten on Tuesday to a Diez de DomDom and attempt to cover the most important points of the trip.
1. Our 18 hour layover in Panama wasn't so bad. The Panamanian government wasn't too thrilled about letting us out of the airport without a real purpose for being there, but we made it work. The taxi man (turned on the radio and the Jay-z song was on) recommended a great hotel with a restaurant. We had some good food, some good sleep, and returned to the airport the following morning. Fun fact: beer and a bottle of water were both $1.50.
2. We arrived at the Melia Caribe Tropical resort on Monday afternoon. Our flight came in with some friends and family of the bride and groom, but mostly everyone arrived earlier or trickled in on the following days. It was great to spend time with those we already knew and to get to know others that we didn't. Those Cubans/Ecuadorians are crazy, I couldn't keep up. I have no complaints though. I had some quality travel time with my Catie Joy, and walked hand in hand with my Thomas on the beach on a warm night. That was all I needed.
3. Our resort was all-inclusive food, drink, and non-motorized water sports. This is resort code for "you will overeat, you will think you're drinking a lot but there's not really alcohol in the cocktails, and kayaks and pedal boats are all yours but anything else will cost your limbs and firstborn child." We did fall in love with a passion fruit martini which was more like a pinkish-orange slushy served in small amounts.
4. One of the days a group of us took a trip to the nearby island Catalina. The water was clear, the sand was white, and it was the perfect opportunity to catch some r&r in the shade of a palm. The only downside was the complimentary endless fountain of alcohol and the serious lack of food.
5. I was sad to miss Thanksgiving in the US of A. We were promised a Thanksgiving dinner at the resort, but alas, it fell short. There was an inflatable turkey outside the buffet that night, and a chef carving turkey while we watched. And that concluded Thanksgiving. No pilgrims, no alphabetical gratitude and most importantly, no mashed potatoes. Four or five gentlemen were dressed up like the village people and spontaneously danced in choreographed movement in the bar later, but I'm not sure if that was related.
6. The wedding rehearsal took place on Friday afternoon on the sand. The bride and groom wore white swimsuits, while the bridesmaids wore coral swimsuits in the same style, and the groomsmen wore the same boardshorts in teal. This was the moment I had been dreading since my winter body is not swimsuit-approved, but it turned out that several people parading on the beach in fluorescent colors was enough of a freak show that I didn't even notice. We drew quite the crowd of onlookers as well. It was silly, but very memorable.
7. The ceremony was the following day. It was perfect. Chris looked like a strapping young gent and Jesenia looked absolutely gorgeous. I definitely cried when she walked down the aisle. I also cried when they read their vows, and when they took communion, and when they were announced at the end. Call me a sap. The ceremony was on the beach at 4pm on a Saturday, and attracted probably twice as many uninvited guests as invited guests. A security guard was trying to keep people from getting too close, but I'm sure at least half of their ceremony photos have women in bikinis and fat men in speedos in the background.
8. Cocktails in a gazebo followed the ceremony while pictures were taken. The sun was setting and the backdrop of an orange and purple sky with champagne and hors d'oeuvres in hand was just amazing. A band led the parade of guests down the beach to a wonderful outdoor reception complete with lights strung between palm trees and a glowing dance floor that pulsed disco colors. Everyone, including Jes and Chris, was super relaxed and had fun dancing and socializing. The food was also fantastic. We sent the bride and groom off through a tunnel of sparklers and into their future.
9. Catie, Tommy and I left the Dom on Sunday afternoon. We all got on the plane perfectly healthy, but by the time we disembarked in Los Angeles, we had each fallen ill in some way. Thanks to time travel (or time zones.. same thing), we arrived around 11pm on Sunday. Tommy's wonderful father picked us up and by the time we made it to our beds, we were less than human. But again, no complaints.. such things are an inevitable part of traveling.
10. I took a healthy amount of pictures on the trip. Perhaps I will share some in an upcoming blog, and no doubt an album will land on Facebook pretty soon. I have to give some recognition to Tommy for being very camera happy and making sure my camera came home with pictures of absolutely everything. <3
Kudos if you made it to the end. Thanks for reading. Xo and I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Kisses & Disses: Potatoes & Nosebleeds
I thought today I would do something a little different... idea stolen from the inexhaustible and amazing archives of jasminestarblog.com.
I spent Saturday running productive errands. The only thing I didn't accomplish was Home Depot for replacement weather stripping for the front door. I just LOVE all the leaves blowing in under the door. Saturday evening was "little" cousin Brieana's 21st birthday party. Tommy and I attended, caught up on the latest family happenings, then hit the road for a visit to his parents' house in Beaumont. We stayed overnight, and true to form in the dry desert, Tommy's and my nose were cracked and dry and spared no bloodflow. I was awake for at least an hour fearing I would get a bloody nose on the white sheets and once I managed to sleep, woke up on my back choking on my own blood. Lovely We spent Sunday shopping at the outlets in Cabazon and came back to a magical Thanksgiving meal his mom had cooked. Since we'll be in the DomDom for the real Thanksgiving, we had a pre-celebration. Turkey, potatoes, etc. has always been my favorite meal ever, but there was something about those potatoes last night. Homemade mashed potatoes with not a lump to be found, perfectly seasoned, with just the right amount of turkey gravy. I can't stop thinking about it. There were fresh-baked cookies for dessert, but I didn't enjoy them like I wanted to because the magical potatoes had taken over my world. Here I am on Monday afternoon, almost 24 hours past since potato consumption and at least an hour drive to any possible leftovers. And that leads me to....
Today's Kisses:
- Potatoes mashed with love and gravy
- Productive days (mainly crossing things off the to-do list)
- Dominican Republic countdown: 6 days (!!!!!!!!!!)
- Time spent with extended family/boyfriend/boyfriend's family
- My nicely progressing tan-line blending thanks to Sun Club Tanning of Anaheim Hills
- Bomb gas mileage in my new car
- 50th wedding anniversary of Chris & Lalo Maraboto (2 of my coworkers)... 50 years!!!
Today's Disses:
- Nosebleeds!! Grrrrrr
- Knowing there are delicious potatoes out there somewhere that I am being denied access to
- Blackhawks victory over the Ducks yesterday, in overtime, with 30 seconds left... I mean come on
- Dogs who chew weather stripping off of front doors (and miniblind strings, but that's another issue altogether)
- Street construction making me 20 minutes late for work instead of my usual 10 minutes late
Despite the large volume of daily disses, I must remind myself that there are oodles more kisses to be thankful for. Happy Monday!
I spent Saturday running productive errands. The only thing I didn't accomplish was Home Depot for replacement weather stripping for the front door. I just LOVE all the leaves blowing in under the door. Saturday evening was "little" cousin Brieana's 21st birthday party. Tommy and I attended, caught up on the latest family happenings, then hit the road for a visit to his parents' house in Beaumont. We stayed overnight, and true to form in the dry desert, Tommy's and my nose were cracked and dry and spared no bloodflow. I was awake for at least an hour fearing I would get a bloody nose on the white sheets and once I managed to sleep, woke up on my back choking on my own blood. Lovely We spent Sunday shopping at the outlets in Cabazon and came back to a magical Thanksgiving meal his mom had cooked. Since we'll be in the DomDom for the real Thanksgiving, we had a pre-celebration. Turkey, potatoes, etc. has always been my favorite meal ever, but there was something about those potatoes last night. Homemade mashed potatoes with not a lump to be found, perfectly seasoned, with just the right amount of turkey gravy. I can't stop thinking about it. There were fresh-baked cookies for dessert, but I didn't enjoy them like I wanted to because the magical potatoes had taken over my world. Here I am on Monday afternoon, almost 24 hours past since potato consumption and at least an hour drive to any possible leftovers. And that leads me to....
Today's Kisses:
- Potatoes mashed with love and gravy
- Productive days (mainly crossing things off the to-do list)
- Dominican Republic countdown: 6 days (!!!!!!!!!!)
- Time spent with extended family/boyfriend/boyfriend's family
- My nicely progressing tan-line blending thanks to Sun Club Tanning of Anaheim Hills
- Bomb gas mileage in my new car
- 50th wedding anniversary of Chris & Lalo Maraboto (2 of my coworkers)... 50 years!!!
Today's Disses:
- Nosebleeds!! Grrrrrr
- Knowing there are delicious potatoes out there somewhere that I am being denied access to
- Blackhawks victory over the Ducks yesterday, in overtime, with 30 seconds left... I mean come on
- Dogs who chew weather stripping off of front doors (and miniblind strings, but that's another issue altogether)
- Street construction making me 20 minutes late for work instead of my usual 10 minutes late
Despite the large volume of daily disses, I must remind myself that there are oodles more kisses to be thankful for. Happy Monday!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Ten on Tuesday
1. Day 4 with my sweet new wheels. The car is automatic but it has the option to drive it manual. There is no clutch and I'm pretty sure the car would take over if I did something stupid. Still, I like to switch it back and forth and pretend I'm a race car driver.
2. Leaving for the La Republica Dominicana in 12 days!! I don't believe it. I'm getting my indoor tan on and brainstorming outfits to pack but it just doesn't feel real yet!
3. I joined the gym again. I am under a "couples" membership with Tommy so it's cheaper than for your average jazzerciser. Funny how I vowed to tone up before the Dom, and here I am getting the membership 12 days before. Haha. Tommy is going to be my trainer and I'm very excited to be thirty flirty and thriving.
4. Speaking of the DomDom and TomTom and PomPoms and BonBons (really just the TomTom one), our 9 year (month) anniversary is tomorrow. The other day I would have sworn it was our 10 month. I'm gonna be the wife who doesn't remember the anniversary at all when the husband has something fabulous planned. It's a good thing my man thinks I'm wonderful :) <3
5. I will be changing my blog theme in honor of the upcoming excitement.
6. Speaking of blog themes, I religiously set aside recyclable items instead of throwing away. The problem is that my laziness prevents me from taking them to a recycling center. Last week the cleaning lady got fed up with all the bags and moved them into the garage. I just realized that I'll probably never recycle those cans & bottles cuz I don't want to get my nice new trunk all sticky. Ahhh such a crisis.
7. I learned something new today. All federal buildings have outlawed smoking on site (duh) but that includes all federal prisons. I mean, what is a prison without smoking? I picture the inmates sitting around playing cards for cigarettes. And Lady Gaga with Diet Coke can rollers in her hair and a cigarette in hand.
8. Work is slow today. I stare at the phone and dare it to ring so I'll have something to do. Better than those days where I swear I'll beat the phone to a pulp if I have to pick it up again.
9. I was thinking about this tidbit the other day: For the VU yearbook I was asked what my favorite word was, and not taking it seriously, I said "'creeper' because I am one". My thoughtful quote appears as a banner atop a page in the yearbook, of course accredited to me.
10. Amidst all the car buying and lease terminating this weekend, I was able to spend some time with Tommy and my family. Nothing makes me happier.
2. Leaving for the La Republica Dominicana in 12 days!! I don't believe it. I'm getting my indoor tan on and brainstorming outfits to pack but it just doesn't feel real yet!
3. I joined the gym again. I am under a "couples" membership with Tommy so it's cheaper than for your average jazzerciser. Funny how I vowed to tone up before the Dom, and here I am getting the membership 12 days before. Haha. Tommy is going to be my trainer and I'm very excited to be thirty flirty and thriving.
4. Speaking of the DomDom and TomTom and PomPoms and BonBons (really just the TomTom one), our 9 year (month) anniversary is tomorrow. The other day I would have sworn it was our 10 month. I'm gonna be the wife who doesn't remember the anniversary at all when the husband has something fabulous planned. It's a good thing my man thinks I'm wonderful :) <3
5. I will be changing my blog theme in honor of the upcoming excitement.
6. Speaking of blog themes, I religiously set aside recyclable items instead of throwing away. The problem is that my laziness prevents me from taking them to a recycling center. Last week the cleaning lady got fed up with all the bags and moved them into the garage. I just realized that I'll probably never recycle those cans & bottles cuz I don't want to get my nice new trunk all sticky. Ahhh such a crisis.
7. I learned something new today. All federal buildings have outlawed smoking on site (duh) but that includes all federal prisons. I mean, what is a prison without smoking? I picture the inmates sitting around playing cards for cigarettes. And Lady Gaga with Diet Coke can rollers in her hair and a cigarette in hand.
8. Work is slow today. I stare at the phone and dare it to ring so I'll have something to do. Better than those days where I swear I'll beat the phone to a pulp if I have to pick it up again.
9. I was thinking about this tidbit the other day: For the VU yearbook I was asked what my favorite word was, and not taking it seriously, I said "'creeper' because I am one". My thoughtful quote appears as a banner atop a page in the yearbook, of course accredited to me.
10. Amidst all the car buying and lease terminating this weekend, I was able to spend some time with Tommy and my family. Nothing makes me happier.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Auto Diaries
Yesterday, I said goodbye to a very big part of my life: Miss Mandy McQueen. I'll miss the bright torch red, her unforgettable curves, and the wild horses under her hood. She came into my world November 23, 2007 and left us November 7, 2010. We did everything together... And with a sad heart, this chapter has ended.
With all ends, there come new beginnings. I would like to introduce you to Mazda3 Dawson (she is not named yet, like newborn Baby Girl Dawson.. you understand). She is economical, spacious, and always wears a giant smile. It's hard growing up and having to make practical choices for the future. We don't know each other that well yet, but we're getting there.
(PS can some please tell me how to put pictures where I want them...?)
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Ten on Tuesday
I hopped off the plane at LAX with a dream and my cardigan....
1. What is up soul sisters?
2. Boss is out of the office all day. Therefore, I eat Chex Mix and write poetry from 12-5pm.
3. I didn't do so well on last week's physio exam. I think my head inflated after the first exam, but I'm back to reality now.
4. Lady A on Saturday night was fantastic. Shout out to Catie and Krista for a fun-filled fabulous flipperific evening. And a shout out to all my lady friends who know when it's okay to wear leggings, and when it's not. But no hatred here, Hillary Scott is very amazing.
5. Nineteen days til our reedonkulous Panama layover and 20 until the DomDomDom!!!! I'm having a small crisis regarding the proper bra to wear with the bridesmaid dress. Otherwise I can't waaaait!
6. This may be my last week with my Mandy girl. But such is life... You gotta give a little, take a little, let your poor heart break a little. As for a replacement, plan A is a Mazda 3, plan B is a Civic, plan C is buy out the lease on Mandy.
7. There is currently street construction outside the office and it's bringing back painful memories of when our pool was redone. I LOVE jackhammers.
8. I think I just wrote #'s 1-7 in like 4.2 seconds. I'm on a serious caffeine high right now... EEEEEEEEEEEEE.
9. I blew my nose a couple minutes ago and now everything smells like Ramen. TMI? Nah.
10. Country lyric to brighten up your day: "I know I said I woudn't miss you, but now I'm saying I'm a fool. You're on the feel good side of leaving, and I'm the backside of a mule."
Happy second day of November. Hope it's a good one. PS My boyfriend is the greatest.
1. What is up soul sisters?
2. Boss is out of the office all day. Therefore, I eat Chex Mix and write poetry from 12-5pm.
3. I didn't do so well on last week's physio exam. I think my head inflated after the first exam, but I'm back to reality now.
4. Lady A on Saturday night was fantastic. Shout out to Catie and Krista for a fun-filled fabulous flipperific evening. And a shout out to all my lady friends who know when it's okay to wear leggings, and when it's not. But no hatred here, Hillary Scott is very amazing.
5. Nineteen days til our reedonkulous Panama layover and 20 until the DomDomDom!!!! I'm having a small crisis regarding the proper bra to wear with the bridesmaid dress. Otherwise I can't waaaait!
6. This may be my last week with my Mandy girl. But such is life... You gotta give a little, take a little, let your poor heart break a little. As for a replacement, plan A is a Mazda 3, plan B is a Civic, plan C is buy out the lease on Mandy.
7. There is currently street construction outside the office and it's bringing back painful memories of when our pool was redone. I LOVE jackhammers.
8. I think I just wrote #'s 1-7 in like 4.2 seconds. I'm on a serious caffeine high right now... EEEEEEEEEEEEE.
9. I blew my nose a couple minutes ago and now everything smells like Ramen. TMI? Nah.
10. Country lyric to brighten up your day: "I know I said I woudn't miss you, but now I'm saying I'm a fool. You're on the feel good side of leaving, and I'm the backside of a mule."
Happy second day of November. Hope it's a good one. PS My boyfriend is the greatest.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Ten on Tuesday
1. I vowed with any free time I had at work today I would study for Thursday's physiology exam. So much for that, eh?!
2. These days one of my favorite things is to watch hockey games with Tommy. He used to play and loves the Ducks. As two become one, I must also love the Ducks. But really, I like it. I also gave up trying to like football. I couldn't hate watching a sport more than football. Hey look, that's a plus of being in the Dom for T-giving!
3. Dear today: Lag much? Love, Joanna.
4. Tommy got this new game on his phone where you have to fight creepers in a dungeon like spiders and aqua-man. But the great part is that you fight by creating words out of the given letters. That's my kind of game for sure. I think playing that after class today with my boo was my favorite part so far today.
5. Another great thing: After class we went to go buy scantrons today and the machine kept spitting back my quarters. So after much profanity and violence, we chose to try another machine. The next machine hiccupped and gave us 4 scantrons for the price of one. Moral of the story: when irritated, I will steal.
6. Mom and Dad came down to OC for about 24 hours. They had a meeting with Revival to the Nations on Monday so I got to spend some time with them. Sometimes it's weird when my worlds collide, but it was very good to see them. I felt like curling up in my mom's lap and having her tell me life isn't all that bad.
7. My pre-DomDom diet has begun. Except when I really really want something, I will eat it. And I haven't exercised once yet. But my intentions are pure. I am also going to dabble at the tanning salon to get rid of some tan lines and develop a base for the trip.
8. A customer asked me today about making barcodes for a product of hers. The bossman always tells me to say yes to everything and then figure out how to do it later. I have a particularly negative attitude toward this task. Like unplug the computer and throw it out the window attitude. Like take a baseball bat to the knees of the next person who needs something from me.
9. Lady Antebellum on Saturday! Woowoo! I babysit Thursday and Friday nights, going to some little league baseball games with G-ma P on Sat morning, then concert, then Halloween the following day. Good thing Halloween isn't a real holiday and I can sleep through it if necessary!
10. I always listen to Lady Antebellum radio at work and these are the last few artists: Tim McG, One Republic, LeeAnn Womack, Linkin Park, and Selah. Weird right?
Have a fabby rest of your Tuesday.... xo.
2. These days one of my favorite things is to watch hockey games with Tommy. He used to play and loves the Ducks. As two become one, I must also love the Ducks. But really, I like it. I also gave up trying to like football. I couldn't hate watching a sport more than football. Hey look, that's a plus of being in the Dom for T-giving!
3. Dear today: Lag much? Love, Joanna.
4. Tommy got this new game on his phone where you have to fight creepers in a dungeon like spiders and aqua-man. But the great part is that you fight by creating words out of the given letters. That's my kind of game for sure. I think playing that after class today with my boo was my favorite part so far today.
5. Another great thing: After class we went to go buy scantrons today and the machine kept spitting back my quarters. So after much profanity and violence, we chose to try another machine. The next machine hiccupped and gave us 4 scantrons for the price of one. Moral of the story: when irritated, I will steal.
6. Mom and Dad came down to OC for about 24 hours. They had a meeting with Revival to the Nations on Monday so I got to spend some time with them. Sometimes it's weird when my worlds collide, but it was very good to see them. I felt like curling up in my mom's lap and having her tell me life isn't all that bad.
7. My pre-DomDom diet has begun. Except when I really really want something, I will eat it. And I haven't exercised once yet. But my intentions are pure. I am also going to dabble at the tanning salon to get rid of some tan lines and develop a base for the trip.
8. A customer asked me today about making barcodes for a product of hers. The bossman always tells me to say yes to everything and then figure out how to do it later. I have a particularly negative attitude toward this task. Like unplug the computer and throw it out the window attitude. Like take a baseball bat to the knees of the next person who needs something from me.
9. Lady Antebellum on Saturday! Woowoo! I babysit Thursday and Friday nights, going to some little league baseball games with G-ma P on Sat morning, then concert, then Halloween the following day. Good thing Halloween isn't a real holiday and I can sleep through it if necessary!
10. I always listen to Lady Antebellum radio at work and these are the last few artists: Tim McG, One Republic, LeeAnn Womack, Linkin Park, and Selah. Weird right?
Have a fabby rest of your Tuesday.... xo.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ten on Tuesday on Wednesday
1. This will be a lightning-fast post because the workday is almost over woooo!
2. I started an entry on Monday and never finished it. I intend to. You just might have the pleasure of reading a Ten on Tuesday on Wednesday AND a Musings on a Monday on Thursday.
3. I've been without a car since Monday at noon. It's a good thing my boyfriend likes me a lot and will drive me around (thanks baby!). Weird not having it though.
4. I snuggled with baby Lad this morning. I love little fuzzy baby hair and super soft skin and little onesies with puppies on them.
5. 32 days til we leave for the DomDom! Can that be right?? So soooon. Mm swimsuits and sunshine and tropical cocktails.
6. I love reading the postcards at PostSecret.com. The heartfelt ones are moving, but some of them are just overly raunchy.
7. Tommy and I share a love for the show Dexter. We've watched all the seasons either illegally downloaded or streaming from somewhere questionably legal. Turns out this whole time the cable at my house includes Showtime and the episodes are available to watch on-demand for free.
8. I can't stop thinking about soup and my bed. Eating soup then going to bed. Or eating soup while in bed. Or pouring soup all over my bed. I don't know. Mmm soup bed.
9. There is still much much time to pass before I hear anything back from APU. It is so weird that my nursing future/non-future is inside the brains of some people who don't know me.
10. I am terribly incapable of writing a lightning fast post. Everything that was in my mind to write escaped the second I sat down to write. Happy Wednesday my friends. I hope you have a moment today where you are truly happy to be alive.
2. I started an entry on Monday and never finished it. I intend to. You just might have the pleasure of reading a Ten on Tuesday on Wednesday AND a Musings on a Monday on Thursday.
3. I've been without a car since Monday at noon. It's a good thing my boyfriend likes me a lot and will drive me around (thanks baby!). Weird not having it though.
4. I snuggled with baby Lad this morning. I love little fuzzy baby hair and super soft skin and little onesies with puppies on them.
5. 32 days til we leave for the DomDom! Can that be right?? So soooon. Mm swimsuits and sunshine and tropical cocktails.
6. I love reading the postcards at PostSecret.com. The heartfelt ones are moving, but some of them are just overly raunchy.
7. Tommy and I share a love for the show Dexter. We've watched all the seasons either illegally downloaded or streaming from somewhere questionably legal. Turns out this whole time the cable at my house includes Showtime and the episodes are available to watch on-demand for free.
8. I can't stop thinking about soup and my bed. Eating soup then going to bed. Or eating soup while in bed. Or pouring soup all over my bed. I don't know. Mmm soup bed.
9. There is still much much time to pass before I hear anything back from APU. It is so weird that my nursing future/non-future is inside the brains of some people who don't know me.
10. I am terribly incapable of writing a lightning fast post. Everything that was in my mind to write escaped the second I sat down to write. Happy Wednesday my friends. I hope you have a moment today where you are truly happy to be alive.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Musings on a Monday on Wednesday
Oh, Monday. I was not ready for you, yet here you are. I shall reflect on you:
Got my bridesmaid dress over the weekend for Jesenia's wedding. Once I get a decent pic of it, I will share. Her shower was also this weekend. Twas fun. Excellent food.
It is now Wednesday and I'm bloggedly retarded and can't figure out how to post a picture in the place I want it. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy.
It is now Wednesday and I'm bloggedly retarded and can't figure out how to post a picture in the place I want it. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Ten on Tuesday
1. Tommy and I have been watching the Biggest Loser. This is the first season I have ever watched. I like it for several reasons, some of which are as follows: I want Jillian to beat me up, I want Bob to be my trainer, I love becoming emotionally involved in the lives of strangers, and it makes me feel skinny.
2. This morning I overslept (2 days in a row going strong), slept through class, and slept at Tommy's between class and work. In my groggy state, I told Tommy that I am a Slumberjack. I am very proud of that.
3. I love in the morning when there are little paw prints on my car in a pattern indicating the animal slid down the window.
4. I submitted my application to APU! Woowoo. I've even sent all my transcripts and letters of recommendation and all that. Now I wait...
5. 39 days til we leave for the Dominican Republic! I'm very very very excited and I know it will be amazing, but my heart still hurts over missing a Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday) with the family. Who will eat all the potatoes?
6. My lease is up in a few weeks. I'm in denial about losing Mandy.
7. Tommy and I went bowling on Sunday night because it's $2 per game after 9pm. We went with Tommy's bestie Josh and his girlfriend-ish person. I forgot how much fun it is even though I'm terrible at it. At the risk of sounding queer, we had a blast.
8. I've never been more excited for the release of a new album than I am for the new Sugarland!
9. You have probably noticed my new recycle theme. I really love to recycle. But I might only do it because I feel guilty when I throw recyclable items in the trash. Anyway, now that I have customized, I think I will move on to my next big task of posting pictures. Cross your fingers!
10. Fickle weather, eh?
2. This morning I overslept (2 days in a row going strong), slept through class, and slept at Tommy's between class and work. In my groggy state, I told Tommy that I am a Slumberjack. I am very proud of that.
3. I love in the morning when there are little paw prints on my car in a pattern indicating the animal slid down the window.
4. I submitted my application to APU! Woowoo. I've even sent all my transcripts and letters of recommendation and all that. Now I wait...
5. 39 days til we leave for the Dominican Republic! I'm very very very excited and I know it will be amazing, but my heart still hurts over missing a Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday) with the family. Who will eat all the potatoes?
6. My lease is up in a few weeks. I'm in denial about losing Mandy.
7. Tommy and I went bowling on Sunday night because it's $2 per game after 9pm. We went with Tommy's bestie Josh and his girlfriend-ish person. I forgot how much fun it is even though I'm terrible at it. At the risk of sounding queer, we had a blast.
8. I've never been more excited for the release of a new album than I am for the new Sugarland!
9. You have probably noticed my new recycle theme. I really love to recycle. But I might only do it because I feel guilty when I throw recyclable items in the trash. Anyway, now that I have customized, I think I will move on to my next big task of posting pictures. Cross your fingers!
10. Fickle weather, eh?
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Give me a ring when you get this, Charles
How bad am I at blogging?? So bad! I can't believe I already forgot about it. I've had it like a month and a half? So ashamed.
My kids are doing great. Charlie won the spelling bee and Jimmy hit a grand slam. My pregnancy is also going great. The baby is kicking a lot today. Must have been that Taco Bell I ate. I have a feeling it's a girl. My husband is wonderful, he loves his job and just got promoted!
That is why I do not blog. I have nothing decent to say. Want the real story?
I went to Vegas over the weekend for Jesenia's bachelorette party. Nothing like getting all dressed up and having a great time until the heels start murdering my feet. Being a bridesmaid is fun but very very expensive. Especially when it's in another country.... bright side, 45 days til we leave for the DomDom! (46 til we arrive and 51 til the wedding!)
The shower is next weekend too. We all got measured a while ago and we'll get to try on our dresses for the first time that day. Even though the seamstress spoke Spanish, I understood her whispering to seamstress #2 about how short my legs are. No joke.
I'm berry tired. Even with the nap I took during class this morning (really, I did) I'm still fighting the zzzz's. I usually bring a snack to work for a midday pick-me-up and today I didn't for some reason. I feel sluggish. I am also still moderately creeped out by the dream I had last night that black widows had infested the trees surrounding my house. It was impossible to go anywhere without getting caught in their webs.
About to hit the halfway point in my workday. Power through!
My kids are doing great. Charlie won the spelling bee and Jimmy hit a grand slam. My pregnancy is also going great. The baby is kicking a lot today. Must have been that Taco Bell I ate. I have a feeling it's a girl. My husband is wonderful, he loves his job and just got promoted!
That is why I do not blog. I have nothing decent to say. Want the real story?
I went to Vegas over the weekend for Jesenia's bachelorette party. Nothing like getting all dressed up and having a great time until the heels start murdering my feet. Being a bridesmaid is fun but very very expensive. Especially when it's in another country.... bright side, 45 days til we leave for the DomDom! (46 til we arrive and 51 til the wedding!)
The shower is next weekend too. We all got measured a while ago and we'll get to try on our dresses for the first time that day. Even though the seamstress spoke Spanish, I understood her whispering to seamstress #2 about how short my legs are. No joke.
I'm berry tired. Even with the nap I took during class this morning (really, I did) I'm still fighting the zzzz's. I usually bring a snack to work for a midday pick-me-up and today I didn't for some reason. I feel sluggish. I am also still moderately creeped out by the dream I had last night that black widows had infested the trees surrounding my house. It was impossible to go anywhere without getting caught in their webs.
About to hit the halfway point in my workday. Power through!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Ten on Tuesday
I wonder what number I will get to today. I don't have a whole lot to jot.
1. Will somebody customize my blog for me already? I'm way too lazy to figure it out.
2. One of my favorite things is cleanliness and most people know that about me. If you saw my apartment right now, specifically my bedroom, you would think I open up my home to the area's wild animal population.
3. Speaking of clean apartment and whatnot, I have this permanent picture in my mind of what my body, my car, my house, etc. should look like. I am certain one day my body will be toned and tan, my car will be shiny, fast, and fully paid for, and my home will be spacious, clean and sanitary. This place of contentment will be reached and will remain stable until death. I wonder if I will ever truly believe that this as good as it gets.
4. My newest project is printing new photos for my big multi-photo frames. I started at the most recent in iPhoto, selecting photos as I scrolled backwards. It's funny how things that are so recent are so easily forgotten. I also enjoyed watching Kayley & Cole shrink back to babyhood in photos. And watching my hair and skin change colors.
5. Today I'm working on quotes for custom hand fans, 2-pocket folders, and lime green t-shirts for Jesenia's wedding. Her tote bags with the pineapple logo arrived today and the "Do not disturb" door hangers came yesterday. It's very exciting. I want to start a business that customizes wedding supplies.
6. Yesterday I ran out of things to do at 2pm and almost drove a letter opener into my jugular waiting for 5 o'clock to arrive. Today I had fun. Well, "fun". A working sort of fun. Needless to say, I have mixed feelings about working for Speedy.
7. Tuesday is date night. I'm berry excited for good food and good fun with my good man.
8. I'm also very excited for Hillary to come to Cali. I think the last time I saw her was 1857. It was a good year.
9. Out of ideas..... bubyeeee..
10. ..eeeee.
1. Will somebody customize my blog for me already? I'm way too lazy to figure it out.
2. One of my favorite things is cleanliness and most people know that about me. If you saw my apartment right now, specifically my bedroom, you would think I open up my home to the area's wild animal population.
3. Speaking of clean apartment and whatnot, I have this permanent picture in my mind of what my body, my car, my house, etc. should look like. I am certain one day my body will be toned and tan, my car will be shiny, fast, and fully paid for, and my home will be spacious, clean and sanitary. This place of contentment will be reached and will remain stable until death. I wonder if I will ever truly believe that this as good as it gets.
4. My newest project is printing new photos for my big multi-photo frames. I started at the most recent in iPhoto, selecting photos as I scrolled backwards. It's funny how things that are so recent are so easily forgotten. I also enjoyed watching Kayley & Cole shrink back to babyhood in photos. And watching my hair and skin change colors.
5. Today I'm working on quotes for custom hand fans, 2-pocket folders, and lime green t-shirts for Jesenia's wedding. Her tote bags with the pineapple logo arrived today and the "Do not disturb" door hangers came yesterday. It's very exciting. I want to start a business that customizes wedding supplies.
6. Yesterday I ran out of things to do at 2pm and almost drove a letter opener into my jugular waiting for 5 o'clock to arrive. Today I had fun. Well, "fun". A working sort of fun. Needless to say, I have mixed feelings about working for Speedy.
7. Tuesday is date night. I'm berry excited for good food and good fun with my good man.
8. I'm also very excited for Hillary to come to Cali. I think the last time I saw her was 1857. It was a good year.
9. Out of ideas..... bubyeeee..
10. ..eeeee.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Musings on a Monday
I watched about an hour of the VMAs last night. It sparked a silent discussion with myself about the sorts of people we share this earth with. The select group are televised walking around handing awards to each other and talking about how much they like themselves. The other group is much much larger, and the members belittle themselves to catch a glimpse or a touch of the idol group. Why the need for someone/something to worship? I realize we were created with the intention of being a part of something greater than ourselves on this earth; therefore, we innately strive to be big, to know, to be known. Though challenged to put God at the center of attention, our adorations have grossly missed their target.
Some of these people are talented and I can appreciate the sharing of their talents with the world... But some of them are really just NOT and it makes me think violent thoughts.
Welp, done with that crap! Too much effort required for meaningful words.
This weekend was spent out in the wild blue yonder with Tommy's parents. Yet another reminder that I was born to retire. We shot some pool and threw some horseshoes. We ate delicious food, and took a cruise at sunset with the convertible converted. We returned on Sunday for a bbq birthday bash for a best bud of the boyfriend.
Not the liveliest of weekends but overall satisfactory. It is always wonderful spending time with my man. <3
PS I miss my family.
Some of these people are talented and I can appreciate the sharing of their talents with the world... But some of them are really just NOT and it makes me think violent thoughts.
Welp, done with that crap! Too much effort required for meaningful words.
This weekend was spent out in the wild blue yonder with Tommy's parents. Yet another reminder that I was born to retire. We shot some pool and threw some horseshoes. We ate delicious food, and took a cruise at sunset with the convertible converted. We returned on Sunday for a bbq birthday bash for a best bud of the boyfriend.
Not the liveliest of weekends but overall satisfactory. It is always wonderful spending time with my man. <3
PS I miss my family.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wicked Wednesdays
I'm doing my Ten on Tuesday today because I can.
1. I held baby Lad for the first time today. I could have sat with him in my arms all day. He feels like he weighs nothing, his little jammies are so soft, and his skin is... well, like a baby's bottom. I love that little newbie humans have no concept of facial expressions so they twist their faces and squint and roll their eyes like little aliens. But, in the cutest way possible. Ahh little warm baby with teeny tiny fingernails. Someday.
2. On my way to the office today I saw a van with a window advertisement for "Horse & Dog Chiropractic". I laughed out loud. I think maybe if you called the number someone would pick up and say "haha..sucker." And hang up.
3. I find it funny that the word "baggie" is an acceptable word to describe a small bag. Like adults can say it to other adults and thats fine. I'm going to start doing that with all small things. A short work day is a workie, a quick bite is a foodie, and a small person is a shortie... wait..
4. The official decision has been made to turn in my car at the lease-end in November. I need something with 4 doors that doesn't get its jollies from guzzling gasoline. I was doing a quick online search for cars with my dad over the weekend to see what was out there and what I could afford. The only thing that really breaks my heart and queezes my gut is the engine size is going to decrease massively. I'm not one of them crazy road rash chicks but I like a little vroom vroom when I need it.
5. I really need to get my fat A into shape. I've never really had the grandest tone and I definitely have never run more than 2 miles at a time, but let's be real. Things that used to be in their proper places are starting to head south. I don't even have a kid or a super busy schedule to excuse my behavior.
6. The holiday weekend flew by. I went up to Ventura with my darling Thomas for Grandma's funeral on Saturday. Everything was very nicely done and the flowers were amazing. I was an emotional mess and if I didn't have my wonderful boyfriend and family there I would have been a puddle. As Steph said, the only dumb thing was that we didn't take a picture of the four siblings. We're never all together so we try to capture the moments we are.
7. Tommy and I celebrate 7 months together on Friday. We joke about the months being years, like July was happy 5 years, then 6, now it will be our 7 year anniversary. It really feels like years, maybe not 7, but at least 2. It's weird to think that last year at this time we had just met. It's really great to have someone who puts up with my insane brain and stubborn crap. Heck, he even likes me for it. Shout out to you babydoll. <3
8. I just got word that my bosses' 3 year old son is in the hospital with a possible broken leg. This kid is super cute and I could listen to him run around the office speaking spanglish all day long. Poor guy.
9. I'm excited to have nothing to do tonight. Not that my life is choc full o' awfulness, I just like a night with no plans every once in a while. I will do some laundry, tidy up, maybe study (maybe not), send a thousand texts to Tommy to keep him busy in class, and fall asleep as early as possible.
10. September is already going by fast. I'll be in the Dom before I know it! Woooo.
1. I held baby Lad for the first time today. I could have sat with him in my arms all day. He feels like he weighs nothing, his little jammies are so soft, and his skin is... well, like a baby's bottom. I love that little newbie humans have no concept of facial expressions so they twist their faces and squint and roll their eyes like little aliens. But, in the cutest way possible. Ahh little warm baby with teeny tiny fingernails. Someday.
2. On my way to the office today I saw a van with a window advertisement for "Horse & Dog Chiropractic". I laughed out loud. I think maybe if you called the number someone would pick up and say "haha..sucker." And hang up.
3. I find it funny that the word "baggie" is an acceptable word to describe a small bag. Like adults can say it to other adults and thats fine. I'm going to start doing that with all small things. A short work day is a workie, a quick bite is a foodie, and a small person is a shortie... wait..
4. The official decision has been made to turn in my car at the lease-end in November. I need something with 4 doors that doesn't get its jollies from guzzling gasoline. I was doing a quick online search for cars with my dad over the weekend to see what was out there and what I could afford. The only thing that really breaks my heart and queezes my gut is the engine size is going to decrease massively. I'm not one of them crazy road rash chicks but I like a little vroom vroom when I need it.
5. I really need to get my fat A into shape. I've never really had the grandest tone and I definitely have never run more than 2 miles at a time, but let's be real. Things that used to be in their proper places are starting to head south. I don't even have a kid or a super busy schedule to excuse my behavior.
6. The holiday weekend flew by. I went up to Ventura with my darling Thomas for Grandma's funeral on Saturday. Everything was very nicely done and the flowers were amazing. I was an emotional mess and if I didn't have my wonderful boyfriend and family there I would have been a puddle. As Steph said, the only dumb thing was that we didn't take a picture of the four siblings. We're never all together so we try to capture the moments we are.
7. Tommy and I celebrate 7 months together on Friday. We joke about the months being years, like July was happy 5 years, then 6, now it will be our 7 year anniversary. It really feels like years, maybe not 7, but at least 2. It's weird to think that last year at this time we had just met. It's really great to have someone who puts up with my insane brain and stubborn crap. Heck, he even likes me for it. Shout out to you babydoll. <3
8. I just got word that my bosses' 3 year old son is in the hospital with a possible broken leg. This kid is super cute and I could listen to him run around the office speaking spanglish all day long. Poor guy.
9. I'm excited to have nothing to do tonight. Not that my life is choc full o' awfulness, I just like a night with no plans every once in a while. I will do some laundry, tidy up, maybe study (maybe not), send a thousand texts to Tommy to keep him busy in class, and fall asleep as early as possible.
10. September is already going by fast. I'll be in the Dom before I know it! Woooo.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ten on Tuesday
How, oh how could it be a new week and the very last day of the month? I digress. Let's move on to the event of the day.
1. I am newly interested in The Band Perry. I hated their first single, but the current "If I Die Young" is haunting yet oddly attractive. I recommend it.
2. Snapple fact #776: Ferret comes from the Latin word for little thief. Nowwww I know where all my stuff disappears to. Darn ferret.
3. My apartment is awesome. Women between the ages of 21 and 30 should be lining up around the block for a chance to occupy the third room. So why the heck can we not find a roommate?! I went as far as sending pics of the place to a girl that saw our ad on Facebook, then the girl falls off the freakin' earth. Haven't heard from her in almost a week. I am channeling unhappy thoughts in her direction, wherever that may be.
4. My bosses (hub & wife) gave me a precious arrangement of flowers and a sympathy card for my grandma's passing. I thought it was very sweet. It was also a coworkers birthday so I got vanilla ice cream with m&ms on top.
5. I babysat last night for a family that I see every once in a while. The 4 year old girl asked me why my ponytail was so big. I told her I have thick curly hair. She said it looked funny. Oh, such tact they possess. Also the other girl (14 months) kept pushing buttons on the dvd player so I gave her a little swat on the hand. She then proceeded to hit me back. I don't think she understood what I was getting at...
6. Usually, I consider myself to be pretty bright. My grades in school reflected an intelligent kid. However, I fear I am slipping. Not that I'm suddenly dumb, but I forget things all the time. Like, things I just did at work I can't remember if I did them or where I left off. Sometimes I'm pretty sure the customers think I'm a little slow. I need to hop on that herb train and start taking my ginko-biloba.
7. I have this great invention in mind and I think I could make millions. No, I'm not referring to my Poop-Off bird poo cleaner. This one I think I would call Insta-Baby. For those of us who are future and existing mothers, this baby would fulfill sudden bouts of baby fever. Do I really want a baby right now? No. Do I want a warm, soft, cuddly human-sized/shaped object scented like baby that coos and giggles and doesn't poop or cry that I can put in a handy tote bag until next use? Absolutely.
8. My application to the accelerated nursing program at APU is nearly complete with references, essay, and all. It's all good fun until I actually submit it and then I quiver in anticipation for the next 6 months. Then what happens if I get accepted?? Then I have to go! I have to take 15 months off from life and swim laps in sick people's vomit and feces.. and I have to like it! But if I don't get accepted... hmmm. Destined for community college and life behind the counter at Sir Speedy Printing...?
9. Jesenia's wedding in the Dominican Republic is drawing nearer and I am so excited. It's a little bit of a downer that I have almost an entire semester of school to complete before the event. I will probably start packing 2 months in advance so it will feel sooner that it is. Sir Speedy printed tote bags for guest favors for the wedding and today Jes asked me if we could print hotel door hangers. She wants them to say: 'DO NOT DISTURB! We were up all night partying for Jesenia & Chris' wedding.' I love it.
10. Number ten number ten. Oh internet, I think you have had a sufficient glimpse into my mind for the day. Au revoir.
1. I am newly interested in The Band Perry. I hated their first single, but the current "If I Die Young" is haunting yet oddly attractive. I recommend it.
2. Snapple fact #776: Ferret comes from the Latin word for little thief. Nowwww I know where all my stuff disappears to. Darn ferret.
3. My apartment is awesome. Women between the ages of 21 and 30 should be lining up around the block for a chance to occupy the third room. So why the heck can we not find a roommate?! I went as far as sending pics of the place to a girl that saw our ad on Facebook, then the girl falls off the freakin' earth. Haven't heard from her in almost a week. I am channeling unhappy thoughts in her direction, wherever that may be.
4. My bosses (hub & wife) gave me a precious arrangement of flowers and a sympathy card for my grandma's passing. I thought it was very sweet. It was also a coworkers birthday so I got vanilla ice cream with m&ms on top.
5. I babysat last night for a family that I see every once in a while. The 4 year old girl asked me why my ponytail was so big. I told her I have thick curly hair. She said it looked funny. Oh, such tact they possess. Also the other girl (14 months) kept pushing buttons on the dvd player so I gave her a little swat on the hand. She then proceeded to hit me back. I don't think she understood what I was getting at...
6. Usually, I consider myself to be pretty bright. My grades in school reflected an intelligent kid. However, I fear I am slipping. Not that I'm suddenly dumb, but I forget things all the time. Like, things I just did at work I can't remember if I did them or where I left off. Sometimes I'm pretty sure the customers think I'm a little slow. I need to hop on that herb train and start taking my ginko-biloba.
7. I have this great invention in mind and I think I could make millions. No, I'm not referring to my Poop-Off bird poo cleaner. This one I think I would call Insta-Baby. For those of us who are future and existing mothers, this baby would fulfill sudden bouts of baby fever. Do I really want a baby right now? No. Do I want a warm, soft, cuddly human-sized/shaped object scented like baby that coos and giggles and doesn't poop or cry that I can put in a handy tote bag until next use? Absolutely.
8. My application to the accelerated nursing program at APU is nearly complete with references, essay, and all. It's all good fun until I actually submit it and then I quiver in anticipation for the next 6 months. Then what happens if I get accepted?? Then I have to go! I have to take 15 months off from life and swim laps in sick people's vomit and feces.. and I have to like it! But if I don't get accepted... hmmm. Destined for community college and life behind the counter at Sir Speedy Printing...?
9. Jesenia's wedding in the Dominican Republic is drawing nearer and I am so excited. It's a little bit of a downer that I have almost an entire semester of school to complete before the event. I will probably start packing 2 months in advance so it will feel sooner that it is. Sir Speedy printed tote bags for guest favors for the wedding and today Jes asked me if we could print hotel door hangers. She wants them to say: 'DO NOT DISTURB! We were up all night partying for Jesenia & Chris' wedding.' I love it.
10. Number ten number ten. Oh internet, I think you have had a sufficient glimpse into my mind for the day. Au revoir.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Lost & Found
We lost a remarkable person on Tuesday night. Though it was a long time coming, the elephant of disbelief has been sitting on my chest. Alzheimer's stole her memories and her passion for life. She always swore she could kick her leg higher than I could, and maintained the opinion as I proved her wrong time and again. I always loved her disconnection from pride, often saying what was on her mind whether or not it was borderline inappropriate. She was physically small but big in every other way. She was quirky, talkative, and loved to sing at any possible moment. She and Grandpa lived in the mountains. It was normal when lizards ran through the living room and the cats would bring their latest prey into the house. There were duck stickers on her glass doors so the grandkids would stop walking into it. She watched Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune and played Bridge with her friends. I loved smelling her perfumes and handling the necklaces on the dresser. I remember so vividly the smells of breakfast when we stayed over and the feel of her carpet under my feet. Sometimes I was allowed to sit in one of her and Grandpa's his and hers matching recliners. That's the sort of thing that makes a little girl feel special. She had experiences I'll never know. Stories of dancing for the troops in World War II. Stories of my dad as a baby; that big sack of potatoes she threw in the air and caught by his ankles just before he went over her shoulder. I realize now there were so many more things she knew and stories to be told. I wonder why I never asked. I will always miss her, but I am at peace knowing her time with us is over and Heaven has received her.
I received the news of Grandma's passing around midnight and awoke the next morning to the news of a baby being born. The Franklin family has been expecting their 6th child. I was supposed to work at their home that morning but was told not to bother since Mom is in labor. I checked my phone at least 15 times throughout the day waiting for the news. In the evening, I watched my phone finally light up and my stomach did a flip. The precious baby boy was born at 9 lbs 3 oz and given the name Lad Reagan Franklin. I laid in bed thinking how amazing and perfectly planned it is for Grandma to be with Jesus, and less than 12 hours later, dear friends of mine were blessed with a new baby. I sit here now looking at the picture of this baby boy swaddled in a blanket and capped with a hospital beanie and my heart is overflowing.
I received the news of Grandma's passing around midnight and awoke the next morning to the news of a baby being born. The Franklin family has been expecting their 6th child. I was supposed to work at their home that morning but was told not to bother since Mom is in labor. I checked my phone at least 15 times throughout the day waiting for the news. In the evening, I watched my phone finally light up and my stomach did a flip. The precious baby boy was born at 9 lbs 3 oz and given the name Lad Reagan Franklin. I laid in bed thinking how amazing and perfectly planned it is for Grandma to be with Jesus, and less than 12 hours later, dear friends of mine were blessed with a new baby. I sit here now looking at the picture of this baby boy swaddled in a blanket and capped with a hospital beanie and my heart is overflowing.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Ten on Tuesday
I'm still mildly judging myself for jumping on the blog bandwagon but it is Tuesday, and on Tuesdays we write ten things.
1. I started school this morning. Physiology lecture from 8:30 to 10:00. I didn't hate it but I was just so tired. My darling Tommy is in the class too which makes the transition a little more gentle. He is so motivated. I am so not. <3
2. Currently, the illness of my Grandma Eve, her recent turn toward the negative, and bracing myself for the call that she has passed is making the clock tick slower and my heart beat faster. The last time I dealt with death I think I was ten years old (unless Heath Ledger counts) and not really able to grasp it. I grasp it now, though my subconscious keeps hinting that it's easier to live in denial... People don't just disappear.
3. As if I blotted out the era when my Abby dog so annoyingly lived in my apartment, I have been on the hunt for a new pet to love. Everyone hates cats except me and all other choices are either boring or smell bad, so I remain dog-driven. I came across a doggy daycare center that keeps a handful of foster dogs up for adoption. This pleasant establishment allows potential owners to keep the dog(s) on a trial basis, no payment required until the decision is made. I am very smart and always make rational decisions so there is a dog in my house right now. His name might be Jeffrey or Henry.. maybe Tucker.. but that is beside the point. Other than pooping by the front door overnight and having some serious separation anxiety, I like him.
4. Catie and I are desperate for a roommate. Allison is going to bounce out any day now and we surely can't pay for the place by ourselves. We have interviewed three girls, none of whom have worked out. We have a potential fourth interview but not really any leads. Another example of why getting a dog was a splendid idea.
5. Baby Franklin #6 is still a bun in the oven even though the due date was yesterday. The anticipation is killing me! I had a dream the Franklins bought a big house and asked me to move in and work full time for them. I liked it. I also dream about alternate realities and tax evasion so I wouldn't exactly call it prophecy.
6. I have worked in childcare, a bike shop, a tanning salon, an IT department, a non-profit for medical coders, a caretaker for the ailing/elderly, a babysitter/errand-runner, and my current stint as customer service in a print shop (inhaling poisonous chemicals all day, I'm sure). I've attended 8 colleges, lived abroad, traveled the world, found love and a best friend. Can I be done now?
7. My car lease is up in November. Mandy is such an impractical little beast and my common sense tells me to turn her in, buy a used Kia with a missing hubcap, and try actually living inside my means for once. My problem lies here: I love her. Each time I take a moment to lay eyes on those sleek red curves and that wild horse on the grill, I fall in love all over again. When I put pressure on that pedal and hear her rumble... ahhh... it's like a dream.
8. I love to read blogs. I regularly read three blogs: Batten Bloggin, Peyton's Pages, and Jasmine Star Photography blog. If you have never seen J-Star's blog check it out. She is fantastic. If I had lots of thousands of dollars, I would have her shoot my engagement photos and wedding. I have a closet dream of being a photographer.. though that is on the list somewhere in between underwater welder and astronaut. Back to the point, I think deep down I'm secretly hoping someone will love to read my blog.
9. I would love nothing more than to be in bed right now. My apartment is probably 95 degrees so scratch that. I'd like to jump in the pool and just float.
10. Reflecting on my first Tuesday post, it was much harder than I expected. If I had 10 things worth posting about, I probably wouldn't have time for this blog!
1. I started school this morning. Physiology lecture from 8:30 to 10:00. I didn't hate it but I was just so tired. My darling Tommy is in the class too which makes the transition a little more gentle. He is so motivated. I am so not. <3
2. Currently, the illness of my Grandma Eve, her recent turn toward the negative, and bracing myself for the call that she has passed is making the clock tick slower and my heart beat faster. The last time I dealt with death I think I was ten years old (unless Heath Ledger counts) and not really able to grasp it. I grasp it now, though my subconscious keeps hinting that it's easier to live in denial... People don't just disappear.
3. As if I blotted out the era when my Abby dog so annoyingly lived in my apartment, I have been on the hunt for a new pet to love. Everyone hates cats except me and all other choices are either boring or smell bad, so I remain dog-driven. I came across a doggy daycare center that keeps a handful of foster dogs up for adoption. This pleasant establishment allows potential owners to keep the dog(s) on a trial basis, no payment required until the decision is made. I am very smart and always make rational decisions so there is a dog in my house right now. His name might be Jeffrey or Henry.. maybe Tucker.. but that is beside the point. Other than pooping by the front door overnight and having some serious separation anxiety, I like him.
4. Catie and I are desperate for a roommate. Allison is going to bounce out any day now and we surely can't pay for the place by ourselves. We have interviewed three girls, none of whom have worked out. We have a potential fourth interview but not really any leads. Another example of why getting a dog was a splendid idea.
5. Baby Franklin #6 is still a bun in the oven even though the due date was yesterday. The anticipation is killing me! I had a dream the Franklins bought a big house and asked me to move in and work full time for them. I liked it. I also dream about alternate realities and tax evasion so I wouldn't exactly call it prophecy.
6. I have worked in childcare, a bike shop, a tanning salon, an IT department, a non-profit for medical coders, a caretaker for the ailing/elderly, a babysitter/errand-runner, and my current stint as customer service in a print shop (inhaling poisonous chemicals all day, I'm sure). I've attended 8 colleges, lived abroad, traveled the world, found love and a best friend. Can I be done now?
7. My car lease is up in November. Mandy is such an impractical little beast and my common sense tells me to turn her in, buy a used Kia with a missing hubcap, and try actually living inside my means for once. My problem lies here: I love her. Each time I take a moment to lay eyes on those sleek red curves and that wild horse on the grill, I fall in love all over again. When I put pressure on that pedal and hear her rumble... ahhh... it's like a dream.
8. I love to read blogs. I regularly read three blogs: Batten Bloggin, Peyton's Pages, and Jasmine Star Photography blog. If you have never seen J-Star's blog check it out. She is fantastic. If I had lots of thousands of dollars, I would have her shoot my engagement photos and wedding. I have a closet dream of being a photographer.. though that is on the list somewhere in between underwater welder and astronaut. Back to the point, I think deep down I'm secretly hoping someone will love to read my blog.
9. I would love nothing more than to be in bed right now. My apartment is probably 95 degrees so scratch that. I'd like to jump in the pool and just float.
10. Reflecting on my first Tuesday post, it was much harder than I expected. If I had 10 things worth posting about, I probably wouldn't have time for this blog!
Friday, August 20, 2010
ready, go
I ponder the idea of blogging often. I read other blogs regularly and regularly wish I had something worthy of blogging, i.e. a photography business, a child, world travels. This fateful Friday in the midst of a workday at Sir Speedy Printing & Marketing Services, I decided to surrender and give it a chance. Armed with headband and Sir Speedy logo polo shirt, I took the steps and my fetal blog entered this world.
It took two hours to come up with a URL for this bloggy bloggerton. I was a fountain of ideas all shot down by 'this address is not available'. I settled on MidnightIdea which should ring bells for those like me whose brains never stop. It also seemed appropriate because I have the most colorful dream repertoire of anyone I know. I also thought I'd check out midnightideas.blogspot.com (same but plural) just in case someone were to type my URL incorrectly. I genuinely hope no one gets the two of us confused. Also, why fake paper? Because that's what this is, no?
It took two hours to come up with a URL for this bloggy bloggerton. I was a fountain of ideas all shot down by 'this address is not available'. I settled on MidnightIdea which should ring bells for those like me whose brains never stop. It also seemed appropriate because I have the most colorful dream repertoire of anyone I know. I also thought I'd check out midnightideas.blogspot.com (same but plural) just in case someone were to type my URL incorrectly. I genuinely hope no one gets the two of us confused. Also, why fake paper? Because that's what this is, no?
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