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.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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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