First. I'm watching Sister Act with my fellow Musikateer. :)
Second. There are few things I like about snow. I shall tell you what they are.
1. For a short time it's pretty.
2. Every snowflake is beautiful and different from the other.
3. When I was younger it got me out of school.
Other than these 3 things, I HATE SNOW.
Why? I'll tell you exactly why.
1. It's wet.
2. It's cold.
3. When you play in it YOU get wet and cold.
4. It causes relatively normal people to freak out while driving..imagine what it does to all the already crazy people.
5. It ruins plans. Exhibit A: I was supposed to go home from college today. I tried. I got about an hour from here [well in real not-snow time it's only about 40 minutes] and it just got progressively worse. I was supposed to see a play that my mom is in the pit orchestra for...now I can't.
Exhibit B: said play is now canceled because of the snow.
6. It gets in my coat and makes me wet and cold even if I'm not playing in it.
7. It causes me to slip around on the road when I'm driving.
8. It no longer gets me out of school..so I have to walk through it to get to class...
I could go on and on but I'm tired of complaining.
I know I should be thankful for it. God made it. It's beautiful. But the fact is that I HATE cold. I don't like it one bit.
It makes my skin dry and my eyes cry. [ha that was more poetic than I intended]
There is one thing I can be thankful for: I get to spend extra time with my Musikateers. :) I enjoy them!
12 December 2010
06 December 2010
You've Lost That Lovin Feeling OOOOOH That Lovin Feelin
I have a few random things I want to say before I get to the nitty gritty.
1. When I'm going #2 I sometimes sing "Taking Care of Business" and it cracks me up every time, without fail.
2. I'm thankful for my friends that care about me and love on me.
3. I love the movie Top Gun. I just finished watching it actually. My mom met the guy who is the lead guitarist for the band Berlin who plays the song "Take My Breath Away" in that movie. She meets cool people all the time.
Nitty Gritty:
I want to be a Navy Pilot. That's the way it is. And before you say "well you just saw Top Gun and thought it would be cool"..actually no. I didn't even know what Top Gun was until like September [and I decided around March]. When someone would ask me what I wanted to do and I told them "BE A NAVY PILOT!' people would say "yea like Maverick in Top Gun" and I'd smile and nod...completely clueless.
Why do I want to fly then? I have absolutely no idea. I think it would be something exciting and completely different from anything I've ever known. Well I KNOW it would be different lol. I want to be the best at something, why not be the best at being a fighter pilot?
The devil has really been trying to discourage me on this subject lately and it's getting on my nerves. The other night I was reading this blog thing of a man who is an Officer Recruiter [I've had it emailed to myself for a few months now, I don't remember where I found it] and he was talking about how recruiters are busy blah blah blah and he listed off things they're doing and one of them was "crushing the dreams of Top Gun wannabe's (just like we were) because they have a 2.7 in medieval french literature."
..I'll have a degree in music when I graduate...
He went on to talk about how competitive it is; you have to be "competetive with high GPA, Leadership activities, sports, flight time and a high ASTB score, you will merit more attention." Well, alright. I'm not going to have any flight time..I played softball in middle school, I don't really have any leadership activities, and I definitely won't have a 4.0...
"great..I'm never gonna be a pilot." That's what's going through my head.
He also mentioned that there's not a huge need for pilots in the Navy...
THEN on another one of his blogs it was talking about how you should apply for OCS [officer candidacy school] at least 12 months before you graduate from college to give ample time for paperwork and such to go through the system...
"GREAT..now I'll be stuck at home trying to find a job until my paperwork goes through..I DON'T WANT TO BE AT HOME" [no offense mom, but I don't want to end up being stuck there for the rest of my life, ya dig?]
So..now all of these little seeds of discouragement are in my head and I KNOW that God's Will will be done in my life..there's no doubt about it but it's just irritating.
I'd appreciate your prayer..for the right things to say to the recruiter and that maybe they won't have a lot of applicants right now and my paperwork will fly right through and I can go to OCS in August.
I know this is what God wants for my life..if it's not then..well I guess I'm kind of screwed..for lack of a better term. I'll have a degree I can do nothing with..but I'll have EXCELLENT dogsitting skills...
I don't want discouragement...plus..why would the devil mess with me if I was completely out of God's will..someone tell him to stop immediately. Just leave me alone.
Thanks for reading. :)
1. When I'm going #2 I sometimes sing "Taking Care of Business" and it cracks me up every time, without fail.
2. I'm thankful for my friends that care about me and love on me.
3. I love the movie Top Gun. I just finished watching it actually. My mom met the guy who is the lead guitarist for the band Berlin who plays the song "Take My Breath Away" in that movie. She meets cool people all the time.
Nitty Gritty:
I want to be a Navy Pilot. That's the way it is. And before you say "well you just saw Top Gun and thought it would be cool"..actually no. I didn't even know what Top Gun was until like September [and I decided around March]. When someone would ask me what I wanted to do and I told them "BE A NAVY PILOT!' people would say "yea like Maverick in Top Gun" and I'd smile and nod...completely clueless.
Why do I want to fly then? I have absolutely no idea. I think it would be something exciting and completely different from anything I've ever known. Well I KNOW it would be different lol. I want to be the best at something, why not be the best at being a fighter pilot?
The devil has really been trying to discourage me on this subject lately and it's getting on my nerves. The other night I was reading this blog thing of a man who is an Officer Recruiter [I've had it emailed to myself for a few months now, I don't remember where I found it] and he was talking about how recruiters are busy blah blah blah and he listed off things they're doing and one of them was "crushing the dreams of Top Gun wannabe's (just like we were) because they have a 2.7 in medieval french literature."
..I'll have a degree in music when I graduate...
He went on to talk about how competitive it is; you have to be "competetive with high GPA, Leadership activities, sports, flight time and a high ASTB score, you will merit more attention." Well, alright. I'm not going to have any flight time..I played softball in middle school, I don't really have any leadership activities, and I definitely won't have a 4.0...
"great..I'm never gonna be a pilot." That's what's going through my head.
He also mentioned that there's not a huge need for pilots in the Navy...
THEN on another one of his blogs it was talking about how you should apply for OCS [officer candidacy school] at least 12 months before you graduate from college to give ample time for paperwork and such to go through the system...
"GREAT..now I'll be stuck at home trying to find a job until my paperwork goes through..I DON'T WANT TO BE AT HOME" [no offense mom, but I don't want to end up being stuck there for the rest of my life, ya dig?]
So..now all of these little seeds of discouragement are in my head and I KNOW that God's Will will be done in my life..there's no doubt about it but it's just irritating.
I'd appreciate your prayer..for the right things to say to the recruiter and that maybe they won't have a lot of applicants right now and my paperwork will fly right through and I can go to OCS in August.
I know this is what God wants for my life..if it's not then..well I guess I'm kind of screwed..for lack of a better term. I'll have a degree I can do nothing with..but I'll have EXCELLENT dogsitting skills...
I don't want discouragement...plus..why would the devil mess with me if I was completely out of God's will..someone tell him to stop immediately. Just leave me alone.
Thanks for reading. :)
24 November 2010
Just Opened A Box of Soap..
This post is not about one person in particular, it's about humanity as a whole, unless otherwise specified.
We are the most disrespectful people ever, maybe it's just Americans. I don't know, but I'm tired of it. We don't respect the things we have, we don't respect others or their feelings, and we certainly don't respect our elders. And if we do have respect for those things we don't show it. This junk gets me fired up.
I'll start with the most recent offense because it sticks out most in my mind. The rest are in no specific order.
One of my good friends works in a food/drink establishment. Tonight at work this woman was COMPLETELY rude to her for no reason at all. I don't know the whole story but I know enough to say that she was disrespected entirely. Now, yes, as I pointed out to her, it's quite possible that this woman had gone through something today and just happened to take it out on my friend at that moment. Like I said, that's quite possible but her words were totally uncalled for.
I went to a football game this past weekend. The band, the players and even the coaches of the opposing team were just disrespectful. The band: starts playing their fight song OVER "our" [I say our but I don't attend this school, my sister does] band playing our fight song, they play over us while we're playing music in the stands, they play while the game is going on [which isn't supposed to be allowed], THEN as we're about to sing to our alma mater [or something like that] to our football players, their band starts playing. So we wait patiently for them to stop. They do. We start. THEN they start singing theirs over top of ours. WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU PEOPLE DOING!?!? My mother wrote an email to the chair of their music department telling them how disrespectful their band was. Ok, on to the players. There were at the very least 8 personal fouls against their team. EIGHT. It's like they were out to kill or something. Seriously? Just play the game, there's no reason for excessive roughness. At one point, one of their guys tackled one of ours..ok no big deal, he then proceeds, instead of just standing up and getting off of him, to drag his ENTIRE body over this kid's head and knees him in the face. What the heck? Ok you get the point on the players..the coaches. Ugh I could have kicked them. Nine times out of 10, we'd get ready to play the game and the other team would stand up and look up at their coach because he's changing the play. No stinkin joke. 9 time out of 10. I will NEVER ever cheer for this team. Ever. I don't care if they're playing UT [I hate UT] I'll never have anything to do with them. We ended up beating them and knocking them down from their coveted spot in the rankings. :) And we're not even that good.
I have friends who don't think twice about how other people feel. I know how I would feel if someone cut me in line, and I know how they'd feel but they don't think twice about doing it to someone else. They cut people off while they're driving, they don't use their turn signals, they don't say "excuse me" in the grocery store.
They can't just let things go, they have to be right all the time. Sometimes I just want to scream "CAN'T YOU LET ME THINK I'M RIGHT JUST ONCE!?" They argue with almost everything...including my opinion ugh that drives me crazy. Haha you're probably thinking "then why are you friends with these people" because despite their lack of concern for anyone but themselves sometimes, they're cool people. I think we just need a little time apart.
I also don't appreciate when someone tells me they're going to be somewhere or do something..and then they don't. Ugh..that really gets me too.
One last thing. The utter disrespect for anything to do with our country: talking during the National Anthem, giggling during the National Anthem, not removing your hat for the National Anthem and/or Pledge of Allegiance mocking the Pledge of Allegiance, the list goes on...
I didn't find this out until this past weekend, but you're supposed to stand while the flag is being presented [like at a football game] and remain standing until it's off the field.
People hating on the military. OOOHHH [lightbulb] this is one of my biggest "hates": when girls [wives, girlfriends, fiances, and sometimes men] think that it's quite alright for them to cheat on their soldier, sailor, what have you, while they're away. Nothing will get me fired up more than that. YOU'RE MAN [woman] IS FIGHTING FOR YOUR FREEDOM AND YOU'RE DISRESPECTING HIM [her] WHILE HE'S [she's] DOING SO. Sorry, no. I was thinking about blogging about this the other day because I'd come in contact with someone who is doing just that..and has done it in the pas..but I haven't had time..until now.
I just don't know why people think that's ok. I don't understand why some people need more than one "someone" in their life when people like me don't even have one. What makes them feel so entitled that that is ok? I just don't understand. I try my best to treat others how they'd want to be treated. If my husband cheated on me while I was deployed, I don't know what I'd do. I think that my world would be shattered. I don't believe in divorce at all but if these women [and some men are guilty of it too but I don't hear of it as much] don't care about their man enough to wait for him then why are they with him? He'd probably be better off without them because then he's not worrying about what they're doing at home. It just irks me the rights people think they have.
I know of 4 [and probably 5, I don't know the 3rd personally but I've been talking to her and reading her blogs and she seems completely in love with her husband] stand up military wives who know what's up. They love their man and they'd never do anything to hurt him or betray his trust. And to them I'm thankful to know there are good people out their supporting our troops.
Well. This blog turned into something I hadn't intended lol.
I'll step off my soapbox and go to bed.
Moral of the story: just respect people. Abide by the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you. I mean It's not that hard.
We are the most disrespectful people ever, maybe it's just Americans. I don't know, but I'm tired of it. We don't respect the things we have, we don't respect others or their feelings, and we certainly don't respect our elders. And if we do have respect for those things we don't show it. This junk gets me fired up.
I'll start with the most recent offense because it sticks out most in my mind. The rest are in no specific order.
One of my good friends works in a food/drink establishment. Tonight at work this woman was COMPLETELY rude to her for no reason at all. I don't know the whole story but I know enough to say that she was disrespected entirely. Now, yes, as I pointed out to her, it's quite possible that this woman had gone through something today and just happened to take it out on my friend at that moment. Like I said, that's quite possible but her words were totally uncalled for.
I went to a football game this past weekend. The band, the players and even the coaches of the opposing team were just disrespectful. The band: starts playing their fight song OVER "our" [I say our but I don't attend this school, my sister does] band playing our fight song, they play over us while we're playing music in the stands, they play while the game is going on [which isn't supposed to be allowed], THEN as we're about to sing to our alma mater [or something like that] to our football players, their band starts playing. So we wait patiently for them to stop. They do. We start. THEN they start singing theirs over top of ours. WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU PEOPLE DOING!?!? My mother wrote an email to the chair of their music department telling them how disrespectful their band was. Ok, on to the players. There were at the very least 8 personal fouls against their team. EIGHT. It's like they were out to kill or something. Seriously? Just play the game, there's no reason for excessive roughness. At one point, one of their guys tackled one of ours..ok no big deal, he then proceeds, instead of just standing up and getting off of him, to drag his ENTIRE body over this kid's head and knees him in the face. What the heck? Ok you get the point on the players..the coaches. Ugh I could have kicked them. Nine times out of 10, we'd get ready to play the game and the other team would stand up and look up at their coach because he's changing the play. No stinkin joke. 9 time out of 10. I will NEVER ever cheer for this team. Ever. I don't care if they're playing UT [I hate UT] I'll never have anything to do with them. We ended up beating them and knocking them down from their coveted spot in the rankings. :) And we're not even that good.
I have friends who don't think twice about how other people feel. I know how I would feel if someone cut me in line, and I know how they'd feel but they don't think twice about doing it to someone else. They cut people off while they're driving, they don't use their turn signals, they don't say "excuse me" in the grocery store.
They can't just let things go, they have to be right all the time. Sometimes I just want to scream "CAN'T YOU LET ME THINK I'M RIGHT JUST ONCE!?" They argue with almost everything...including my opinion ugh that drives me crazy. Haha you're probably thinking "then why are you friends with these people" because despite their lack of concern for anyone but themselves sometimes, they're cool people. I think we just need a little time apart.
I also don't appreciate when someone tells me they're going to be somewhere or do something..and then they don't. Ugh..that really gets me too.
One last thing. The utter disrespect for anything to do with our country: talking during the National Anthem, giggling during the National Anthem, not removing your hat for the National Anthem and/or Pledge of Allegiance mocking the Pledge of Allegiance, the list goes on...
I didn't find this out until this past weekend, but you're supposed to stand while the flag is being presented [like at a football game] and remain standing until it's off the field.
People hating on the military. OOOHHH [lightbulb] this is one of my biggest "hates": when girls [wives, girlfriends, fiances, and sometimes men] think that it's quite alright for them to cheat on their soldier, sailor, what have you, while they're away. Nothing will get me fired up more than that. YOU'RE MAN [woman] IS FIGHTING FOR YOUR FREEDOM AND YOU'RE DISRESPECTING HIM [her] WHILE HE'S [she's] DOING SO. Sorry, no. I was thinking about blogging about this the other day because I'd come in contact with someone who is doing just that..and has done it in the pas..but I haven't had time..until now.
I just don't know why people think that's ok. I don't understand why some people need more than one "someone" in their life when people like me don't even have one. What makes them feel so entitled that that is ok? I just don't understand. I try my best to treat others how they'd want to be treated. If my husband cheated on me while I was deployed, I don't know what I'd do. I think that my world would be shattered. I don't believe in divorce at all but if these women [and some men are guilty of it too but I don't hear of it as much] don't care about their man enough to wait for him then why are they with him? He'd probably be better off without them because then he's not worrying about what they're doing at home. It just irks me the rights people think they have.
I know of 4 [and probably 5, I don't know the 3rd personally but I've been talking to her and reading her blogs and she seems completely in love with her husband] stand up military wives who know what's up. They love their man and they'd never do anything to hurt him or betray his trust. And to them I'm thankful to know there are good people out their supporting our troops.
Well. This blog turned into something I hadn't intended lol.
I'll step off my soapbox and go to bed.
Moral of the story: just respect people. Abide by the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you. I mean It's not that hard.
15 November 2010
Maybe It Was Memphis
I had a fantastic weekend!!
Friday night, Rebecca, Andrea and I went out to the lake and laid under the stars for a little over an hour!! It got too cold so we left.
The stars are my favorite thing God made. I think they're so beautiful. The just put me in awe. Anytime I can see the stars you'll either hear me say something about how pretty they are I'll just stare at them. I love them so much.
Then Saturday we went shopping in a nearby fairly large city. It was fun. It became kind of monotonous because neither of them were finding what they wanted lol. I was just looking at fabric colors.
We saw the movie Morning Glory. It was really cute! :)
Then Andrea and I went to a basketball game...it was women's and apparently those aren't quite as exciting. I'm trying so hard to like basketball..I just get easily distracted and by the time my attention goes back to the game, 10 points or more have been scored. Ugh.
I'm supposed to be going to a game tonight..it's a guys game so hopefully it'll be interesting and entertaining.
Then Sunday I went to church, did the small amount of homework I had, went to a recital, to dinner with my twin and then watched Antwone Fisher with Rebecca and her other roommate Emily. :)
Sometimes I think about, usually when I'm looking at the stars, how it's quite possible there's another "Earth"out there somewhere. No, I don't believe in aliens, but I think it's really selfish to think we're the only humans in the ENTIRE universe..there are thousands of other galaxies. And who's to say there isn't another planet out there somewhere that God created that didn't sin and they're living it up in the Garden of Eden?
I mean really can anyone be completely positive? No. You can think I'm crazy if you want, I'll just think you're selfish. It's cool.
So I emailed myself stuff I wanted to talk about in this blog. One of the things on my list was "men?"..I have NO idea what I was thinking about talking about lol.
Maybe the fact that they're dumb?
I have NO idea.
I LOVE old country..like 90's and some early 2000s..[how should I abbreviate that? lol]
Examples:
I'm so excited about my classes for next semester! I'm sure I've told you that before but I think it's quite alright to repeat myself. It is MY blog after all. :)
I get to go home this weekend! I'm EXCITED about that.
I just like getting out of this town and go somewhere else..even if it's like an hour down the road lol.
Well. Now I'm just pulling stuff out of my rear.
Until next time....maybe I'll have more interesting things to say then.
Friday night, Rebecca, Andrea and I went out to the lake and laid under the stars for a little over an hour!! It got too cold so we left.
The stars are my favorite thing God made. I think they're so beautiful. The just put me in awe. Anytime I can see the stars you'll either hear me say something about how pretty they are I'll just stare at them. I love them so much.
Then Saturday we went shopping in a nearby fairly large city. It was fun. It became kind of monotonous because neither of them were finding what they wanted lol. I was just looking at fabric colors.
We saw the movie Morning Glory. It was really cute! :)
Then Andrea and I went to a basketball game...it was women's and apparently those aren't quite as exciting. I'm trying so hard to like basketball..I just get easily distracted and by the time my attention goes back to the game, 10 points or more have been scored. Ugh.
I'm supposed to be going to a game tonight..it's a guys game so hopefully it'll be interesting and entertaining.
Then Sunday I went to church, did the small amount of homework I had, went to a recital, to dinner with my twin and then watched Antwone Fisher with Rebecca and her other roommate Emily. :)
Sometimes I think about, usually when I'm looking at the stars, how it's quite possible there's another "Earth"out there somewhere. No, I don't believe in aliens, but I think it's really selfish to think we're the only humans in the ENTIRE universe..there are thousands of other galaxies. And who's to say there isn't another planet out there somewhere that God created that didn't sin and they're living it up in the Garden of Eden?
I mean really can anyone be completely positive? No. You can think I'm crazy if you want, I'll just think you're selfish. It's cool.
So I emailed myself stuff I wanted to talk about in this blog. One of the things on my list was "men?"..I have NO idea what I was thinking about talking about lol.
Maybe the fact that they're dumb?
I have NO idea.
I LOVE old country..like 90's and some early 2000s..[how should I abbreviate that? lol]
Examples:
Pam Tillis [I'm listening to her right now, hence the name of this blog!]
George Strait [older stuff, his junk now is just that, junk.]
Patty Loveless
Trisha Yearwood
Terri Clark
Tim McGraw [again, older stuff]
Toby Keith [see above]
Vince Gill
Lorrie Morgan
SAWYER BROWN!
DWIGHT YOAKAM!
DIAMOND RIO!
Reba McEntire
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Lonestar
Lee Greenwood
LeAnn Rimes
John Michael Montgomery
Jamie O'Neal
Jo Dee Messina [old]
Georgia Satellites
Joe Nichols
Brooks and Dunn
Clint Black
Collin Raye
Alan Jackson [old]
You get the idea. ;)
I'm so excited about my classes for next semester! I'm sure I've told you that before but I think it's quite alright to repeat myself. It is MY blog after all. :)
I get to go home this weekend! I'm EXCITED about that.
I just like getting out of this town and go somewhere else..even if it's like an hour down the road lol.
Well. Now I'm just pulling stuff out of my rear.
Until next time....maybe I'll have more interesting things to say then.
10 November 2010
Pre-Veteran's Day Post.
Tomorrow is my favorite holiday.
Today is my 2nd favorite. And I JUST found out..like literally 30 seconds ago.
Today, November 10, is the day the Marine Corps was made. Yay. :)
Why, you ask, is Veteran's Day my favorite holiday? I've actually answered this questions several times in the past few days. I'll start with why other holidays are not my favorite.
Christmas: 1. I can celebrate the birth of my Saviour any day of the year. No one knows for sure when He was born..He could have been born on July 6 for all you know!
2. People have turned it into something it's not. It'snot about running around buying gifts for everyone you know. It's not about decorating your house. It's not even really about spending time with your family. It's about thanking the Lord for giving us Jesus.
3. Christmastime makes me so cranky because people just get rude. They have to find something just right for so and so and they won't take your suggestions. Or people you don't even know cutting you in line, buying the last toy you wanted yadayadaya. I just get irritated. I do, however, very much enjoy Christmas music! I LOVE Harry Connick Jr.'s 1st Christmas CD. Absolutely wonderful!! :)
Easter: 1. Again, I can celebrate the death..well that's a strange way to put it...I can thank the Lord for dying for me all day everyday if I want..I'm not sure why I have to pick one day out of the year [and it's not even the same day every year] to do it more than the others....? Plus who knows..maybe he died on February 12th.
2. Again..people expect things at Easter..ya know..the whole Easter Bunny bit. Yea, it's cute but that's not what Easter is about..at all. It'snot about getting candy, going on Easter Egg Hunts, or wearing pretty dresses. It's so strange that people have made what should be the most amazing day of the year into something so..the only word I can think of is menial..maybe I want to say secular? Anyway..it's something that's so not what it's supposed to be at all.
Valentine's Day: I never have a Valentine so I just get irritated then too.
St. Patrick's Day: I don't like drunk people.
Columbus Day: Meh...he wasn't even trying to discover America.
MLK Day: I'm not really a fan of holidays made for specific people..
There are tons more..but I'm tired and I want to go to bed. So on with the show.
Now why Veteran's Day means so much to me.
1. Well..I'm free. It's really quite simple: without veterans, I wouldn't be typing this right now. We owe everything we have as a nation to them.
2. In my hometown it's a big deal. We always have a Veteran's Day ceremony. I love it. Ever since I was in Primary/Elementary School I was a part of it. [Until I went to college]
In both Primary and Elementary School, we had colored paper plates, we dressed in red white and blue and then we walked to the courthouse. We sat on the lawn on the left side of the side walk [if your back is to the courthouse]. We sang a few patriotic songs. Then we sat and listened.
In Middle School, the choir stood on risers, sang a few songs then listened.
In High School, the band sat across from the elementary school kids on the right side of the sidewalk. We played several patriotic songs. Then we played Veteran's Salute. At this time, every veteran present would march down the sidewalk in a single file line. [this part always got me] Then our senator would talk some, maybe the mayor..I don't really remember those people. Then, the veterans would walk up one by one to the microphone, tell us their name, their branch of service, how many years they served and sometimes they would tell stories or read a poem they wrote. [this part usually brought me to tears]
Then we'd usually have someone sing a solo or something. We're have a moment of silence, we'd say the Pledge of Allegiance..I think I got out of order.
Then the elementary school kids would sing one last song and raise their plates up and it made a flag!
My senior year, one of the local troops had just gotten home a week or so earlier so we seemed to have a lot more people there that year. I remember it being pretty emotional...well at least I was anyway, but what's new? lol
I have so many fond memories of Veteran's Day. It's the holiday that brings me the most joy and I think that's a good enough reason for it to be my favorite.
Tomorrow is my last Veteran's Day as a non service member. It'll be a day to remember.
My shirt is done and I'm looking forward to representin'. :)
Wanna see? Of course you do! :)
Well look here!
Some of you will know several of the names on the back. The white are for the ones who have been overseas. The yellow are the ones who were in during peacetime or haven't been deployed yet. If I put someone as the wrong color, I apologize.
I hope your Veteran's Day is FANTASTIC! :)
Today is my 2nd favorite. And I JUST found out..like literally 30 seconds ago.
Today, November 10, is the day the Marine Corps was made. Yay. :)
Why, you ask, is Veteran's Day my favorite holiday? I've actually answered this questions several times in the past few days. I'll start with why other holidays are not my favorite.
Christmas: 1. I can celebrate the birth of my Saviour any day of the year. No one knows for sure when He was born..He could have been born on July 6 for all you know!
2. People have turned it into something it's not. It's
3. Christmastime makes me so cranky because people just get rude. They have to find something just right for so and so and they won't take your suggestions. Or people you don't even know cutting you in line, buying the last toy you wanted yadayadaya. I just get irritated. I do, however, very much enjoy Christmas music! I LOVE Harry Connick Jr.'s 1st Christmas CD. Absolutely wonderful!! :)
Easter: 1. Again, I can celebrate the death..well that's a strange way to put it...I can thank the Lord for dying for me all day everyday if I want..I'm not sure why I have to pick one day out of the year [and it's not even the same day every year] to do it more than the others....? Plus who knows..maybe he died on February 12th.
2. Again..people expect things at Easter..ya know..the whole Easter Bunny bit. Yea, it's cute but that's not what Easter is about..at all. It's
Valentine's Day: I never have a Valentine so I just get irritated then too.
St. Patrick's Day: I don't like drunk people.
Columbus Day: Meh...he wasn't even trying to discover America.
MLK Day: I'm not really a fan of holidays made for specific people..
There are tons more..but I'm tired and I want to go to bed. So on with the show.
Now why Veteran's Day means so much to me.
1. Well..I'm free. It's really quite simple: without veterans, I wouldn't be typing this right now. We owe everything we have as a nation to them.
2. In my hometown it's a big deal. We always have a Veteran's Day ceremony. I love it. Ever since I was in Primary/Elementary School I was a part of it. [Until I went to college]
In both Primary and Elementary School, we had colored paper plates, we dressed in red white and blue and then we walked to the courthouse. We sat on the lawn on the left side of the side walk [if your back is to the courthouse]. We sang a few patriotic songs. Then we sat and listened.
In Middle School, the choir stood on risers, sang a few songs then listened.
In High School, the band sat across from the elementary school kids on the right side of the sidewalk. We played several patriotic songs. Then we played Veteran's Salute. At this time, every veteran present would march down the sidewalk in a single file line. [this part always got me] Then our senator would talk some, maybe the mayor..I don't really remember those people. Then, the veterans would walk up one by one to the microphone, tell us their name, their branch of service, how many years they served and sometimes they would tell stories or read a poem they wrote. [this part usually brought me to tears]
Then we'd usually have someone sing a solo or something. We're have a moment of silence, we'd say the Pledge of Allegiance..I think I got out of order.
Then the elementary school kids would sing one last song and raise their plates up and it made a flag!
My senior year, one of the local troops had just gotten home a week or so earlier so we seemed to have a lot more people there that year. I remember it being pretty emotional...well at least I was anyway, but what's new? lol
I have so many fond memories of Veteran's Day. It's the holiday that brings me the most joy and I think that's a good enough reason for it to be my favorite.
Tomorrow is my last Veteran's Day as a non service member. It'll be a day to remember.
My shirt is done and I'm looking forward to representin'. :)
Wanna see? Of course you do! :)
Well look here!
Some of you will know several of the names on the back. The white are for the ones who have been overseas. The yellow are the ones who were in during peacetime or haven't been deployed yet. If I put someone as the wrong color, I apologize.The names in red on the 2 sleeves are of 2 servicemen who died in Iraq that were from my county.
I hope your Veteran's Day is FANTASTIC! :)
08 November 2010
Lyric Police.
I want to post a blog..
I feel like I have something to say but everything I have to say is whiny. So I'll focus on the good in my life.
I bought some new running shoes today. :) yay! I'm really excited! You can view them here:
SHOES!
It looks like I bought the last pair in my size..and bought them at the right time bc they certainly didn't cost that much earlier today. :) God is good.
I had a really good morning at work.
My workouts lately have been INTENSE. No. I'm serious. INTENSE.
I'm glad for that though..it's pushing me to get better in shape. I'm just afraid I'm gonna get not cuddly. I like hugging people and I don't want people to not like hugging me because I'm a rock. I'm totally serious about that. Someone told me that the other day and she totally didn't mean it mean at all. She was saying it as a compliment..but I don't wanna be a beastly girl. I just want to be toned, in shape and everything the Navy wants me to be.
So I follow a blog of a girl I sort of went to high school with..she was only there for a year, maybe 2 while I was. Anyway, she's a Navy wife and she knows a lot. And she's really cool and easy to talk to! Anyway, I read one of her last blogs and saw a lot of comments. One that stood out the most was this girl who had been in the Navy. My first thought [seriously] was "AAAAAAAAAH! I NEED TO TALK TO HER" So I tried to go to her blog profile but it was set to private. Darn. So I contacted my friend and asked her if there was a way I couldn't get in touch with this young woman and she gave me her info and I'm so thankful! I finally have someone who was in the Navy recently AND is a woman! It's such a blessing to be able to ask her questions and get insights and stuff. Well I've only asked a couple of questions but she's had good stuff to say so far! :) God is good.
Veteran's Day is my favorite holiday. It's on Thursday..which also happens to be Army Day. :) I'm so happy.
Last year I made a shirt for the occasion. It was white...now it's pink. So this year I'm making a black one so it will only fade and not change colors. Also this year's has A LOT more names..I didn't realize I knew so many people who are/were in the military. I could only fit 36 on there and I probably know around 50 or 60! Isn't that nuts?! My shirt is almost done. I've got the names on the back in yellow and white: white for those who have been overseas and yellow for those who haven't. A ribbon on the front. Then on the sleeves in red I'll have the names of the 2 men from my hometown who were killed. I didn't know either of them but I don't remember why I bought the red paint and I may as well use it.
I got to spend the weekend with my best friend. That was fantastic! :)
I registered for classes for my last semester today! Oh man. It's gone by so quickly!
I had an epiphany in the shower the other day [that's where I do all my deep thinking]. I've been saying to my friends "UGH. I'm READY for a relationship NOW." Usually I'm not discontent with being single..and honestly I'm not at all..I'm just ready lol. So my epiphany: Although I may be ready for a relationship, I don't need or even want one..I'm joining the NAVY!! And I think having a man would just complicate everything. Even if I know that if I weren't 4 hours away things would be different. Having any guy trying to have my full attention while I'm trying to further my career, and me worrying about what he's doing who he's talking to yadayadayada will just be entirely too much. PLUS I'm pretty sure my husband is waiting for me there already. :) hahaha.
I'm doing well in the class that I've been struggling in for the past 2 years..we have at least one..maybe 2 more quizzes left and if I can get C's on both of those I can keep my C average and pass and GRADUATE. :)
I keep having this song stuck in my head. Someday someone will think about me when they hear it..someone who is not one of my best friends lol read it:
Oh, her eyes, her eyes, make the stars look like they're not shining
Her hair, her hair, falls perfectly without her trying
She's so beautiful, and I tell her every day
Yeah, I know, I know, when I compliment her she won't believe me
And it's so, it's so, sad to think that she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me do I look ok, I say
When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change
Because you're amazing, just the way you are
And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while
Because girl you're amazing, just the way you are
Her lips, her lips, I could kiss them all day if she let me
Her laugh, her laugh, she hates but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful, and I tell her every day
Oh, you know, you know, you know, I'd never ask you to change
If perfect's what you're searching for then just stay the same
So, don't even bother asking if you look ok
You know I'll say
When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change
Because you're amazing, just the way you are
And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while
Because girl you're amazing, just the way you are
The way you are, the way you are
Girl you're amazing, just the way you are
When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change
Because you're amazing, just the way you are
And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while
Because girl you're amazing, just the way you are. Yeah
Good, right? I think so. It's called "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars.
Every team I cheer for slaughtered their opponent this weekend! It was great. Packers/Cowboys: 45-7, Oregon/Washington: 53-16, my school/other school: 44-13. It was ridiculously cool! :)
Well. I think that's about it...
Actually I have a prayer request. I've had a headache since September 27. Don't ask me why I remember..I just do and I don't feel like talking about it. Anyway..I think it's a tension headache, my back has been ridiculously tight since then. If it could get miraculously loosened I'd be so thankful. :)
That's all.
Thanks to those who read!
I feel like I have something to say but everything I have to say is whiny. So I'll focus on the good in my life.
I bought some new running shoes today. :) yay! I'm really excited! You can view them here:
SHOES!
It looks like I bought the last pair in my size..and bought them at the right time bc they certainly didn't cost that much earlier today. :) God is good.
I had a really good morning at work.
My workouts lately have been INTENSE. No. I'm serious. INTENSE.
I'm glad for that though..it's pushing me to get better in shape. I'm just afraid I'm gonna get not cuddly. I like hugging people and I don't want people to not like hugging me because I'm a rock. I'm totally serious about that. Someone told me that the other day and she totally didn't mean it mean at all. She was saying it as a compliment..but I don't wanna be a beastly girl. I just want to be toned, in shape and everything the Navy wants me to be.
So I follow a blog of a girl I sort of went to high school with..she was only there for a year, maybe 2 while I was. Anyway, she's a Navy wife and she knows a lot. And she's really cool and easy to talk to! Anyway, I read one of her last blogs and saw a lot of comments. One that stood out the most was this girl who had been in the Navy. My first thought [seriously] was "AAAAAAAAAH! I NEED TO TALK TO HER" So I tried to go to her blog profile but it was set to private. Darn. So I contacted my friend and asked her if there was a way I couldn't get in touch with this young woman and she gave me her info and I'm so thankful! I finally have someone who was in the Navy recently AND is a woman! It's such a blessing to be able to ask her questions and get insights and stuff. Well I've only asked a couple of questions but she's had good stuff to say so far! :) God is good.
Veteran's Day is my favorite holiday. It's on Thursday..which also happens to be Army Day. :) I'm so happy.
Last year I made a shirt for the occasion. It was white...now it's pink. So this year I'm making a black one so it will only fade and not change colors. Also this year's has A LOT more names..I didn't realize I knew so many people who are/were in the military. I could only fit 36 on there and I probably know around 50 or 60! Isn't that nuts?! My shirt is almost done. I've got the names on the back in yellow and white: white for those who have been overseas and yellow for those who haven't. A ribbon on the front. Then on the sleeves in red I'll have the names of the 2 men from my hometown who were killed. I didn't know either of them but I don't remember why I bought the red paint and I may as well use it.
I got to spend the weekend with my best friend. That was fantastic! :)
I registered for classes for my last semester today! Oh man. It's gone by so quickly!
I had an epiphany in the shower the other day [that's where I do all my deep thinking]. I've been saying to my friends "UGH. I'm READY for a relationship NOW." Usually I'm not discontent with being single..and honestly I'm not at all..I'm just ready lol. So my epiphany: Although I may be ready for a relationship, I don't need or even want one..I'm joining the NAVY!! And I think having a man would just complicate everything. Even if I know that if I weren't 4 hours away things would be different. Having any guy trying to have my full attention while I'm trying to further my career, and me worrying about what he's doing who he's talking to yadayadayada will just be entirely too much. PLUS I'm pretty sure my husband is waiting for me there already. :) hahaha.
I'm doing well in the class that I've been struggling in for the past 2 years..we have at least one..maybe 2 more quizzes left and if I can get C's on both of those I can keep my C average and pass and GRADUATE. :)
I keep having this song stuck in my head. Someday someone will think about me when they hear it..someone who is not one of my best friends lol read it:
Oh, her eyes, her eyes, make the stars look like they're not shining
Her hair, her hair, falls perfectly without her trying
She's so beautiful, and I tell her every day
Yeah, I know, I know, when I compliment her she won't believe me
And it's so, it's so, sad to think that she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me do I look ok, I say
When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change
Because you're amazing, just the way you are
And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while
Because girl you're amazing, just the way you are
Her lips, her lips, I could kiss them all day if she let me
Her laugh, her laugh, she hates but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful, and I tell her every day
Oh, you know, you know, you know, I'd never ask you to change
If perfect's what you're searching for then just stay the same
So, don't even bother asking if you look ok
You know I'll say
When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change
Because you're amazing, just the way you are
And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while
Because girl you're amazing, just the way you are
The way you are, the way you are
Girl you're amazing, just the way you are
When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change
Because you're amazing, just the way you are
And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while
Because girl you're amazing, just the way you are. Yeah
Good, right? I think so. It's called "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars.
Every team I cheer for slaughtered their opponent this weekend! It was great. Packers/Cowboys: 45-7, Oregon/Washington: 53-16, my school/other school: 44-13. It was ridiculously cool! :)
Well. I think that's about it...
Actually I have a prayer request. I've had a headache since September 27. Don't ask me why I remember..I just do and I don't feel like talking about it. Anyway..I think it's a tension headache, my back has been ridiculously tight since then. If it could get miraculously loosened I'd be so thankful. :)
That's all.
Thanks to those who read!
04 November 2010
Sometimes I Run Sometimes I Hide Sometimes I'm Scared of You But All I Really Want It To You Hold You Tight Treat You Right Be With You Day And Night Baby All I Need Is Time. :)
I'm sitting here with my best best friend.
She made a sock monkey.
It's cute.
It's cold in here.
I just read a friend's blog.
I know she'd appreciate your prayers. You may call her Javier, she just needs peace, wisdom and the love of the Lord to flood her soul.
I love her dearly. She's one of my closest closest friends.
I'm also talking to my friend Rebecca on facebook and trying really hard to fight the urge to talk to this other person who calls himself my friend but drives me up the wall.
Now we're changing ringtones.
Today I made the most amazing pandora station! THE BEATLES!! It's great!
For those of you who don't know, pandora is a website where you can listen to 40 hours of music a month, you choose a band or genre then they play their music plus others who are similar.
GREASE! I love that movie.
Most of you don't know who Muhlenberg County is..but they're dumb. They consolidated schools..ok whatever. But instead of everyone going to the same school they have Freshmen and Sophomores at one school and Juniors and Seniors at the other school. Wouldn't the point of consolidation be to put everyone in one school and save on something..whether it be gas, electricity, or teacher pay...something. That's stupid. They're dumb.
Tonight I'm going to a percussion ensemble concert that I'm excited about. Unfortunately, I'm going alone but that's alright. :) I'll survive.
THEN it's smoothie time!
I don't know what's going on this weekend and it's driving me CRAZY.
I need to know if I need to clean my room or not..but no one will tell me! ERG.
Yes, I should clean it anyway but it may not be urgent. Ya know?
Well. This blog was pretty random and scattered but I felt like I should write something.
Hope you enjoyed it. :)
She made a sock monkey.
It's cute.
It's cold in here.
I just read a friend's blog.
I know she'd appreciate your prayers. You may call her Javier, she just needs peace, wisdom and the love of the Lord to flood her soul.
I love her dearly. She's one of my closest closest friends.
I'm also talking to my friend Rebecca on facebook and trying really hard to fight the urge to talk to this other person who calls himself my friend but drives me up the wall.
Now we're changing ringtones.
Today I made the most amazing pandora station! THE BEATLES!! It's great!
For those of you who don't know, pandora is a website where you can listen to 40 hours of music a month, you choose a band or genre then they play their music plus others who are similar.
GREASE! I love that movie.
Most of you don't know who Muhlenberg County is..but they're dumb. They consolidated schools..ok whatever. But instead of everyone going to the same school they have Freshmen and Sophomores at one school and Juniors and Seniors at the other school. Wouldn't the point of consolidation be to put everyone in one school and save on something..whether it be gas, electricity, or teacher pay...something. That's stupid. They're dumb.
Tonight I'm going to a percussion ensemble concert that I'm excited about. Unfortunately, I'm going alone but that's alright. :) I'll survive.
THEN it's smoothie time!
I don't know what's going on this weekend and it's driving me CRAZY.
I need to know if I need to clean my room or not..but no one will tell me! ERG.
Yes, I should clean it anyway but it may not be urgent. Ya know?
Well. This blog was pretty random and scattered but I felt like I should write something.
Hope you enjoyed it. :)
31 October 2010
Ebony and Ivory Live Together in Perfect Harmony!
Fun comes in different levels.
I have different levels of fun with different people.
I'm not saying that these levels can be achieved...maybe levels is the wrong word.
Maybe I should use "category"
Let me start over.
Fun comes in different categories.
I have different kinds of fun with different people.
This is not to say that some people are more fun than others.
Just that people are fun in different ways.
I spent the whole weekend with my dear dear friend Kaylee.
I love her and she's getting married in June.
Soooo guess what we did this weekend!!!
That's right! We tie dyed our tennis shoes.
Just kidding. :) We shopped for her wedding dress.
It was so fun. Frustrating at times...not REALLY frustrating. Just hard to understand what she really wanted at times. But that's ok, it didn't take away from my fun experience..it added a little entertainment. :)
Well. We got to her house Friday afternoon, the same time her brother did [who, I'm pretty sure would fall in love with my sister should he ever meet her. ;)]
We took our stuff downstairs. Let me tell you what...they kill animals in that house! Well not IN the house..but the people that live in it kill them OUTSIDE the house...theeeeen they mount them!
So I marveled at these dead animals..wandered about inspecting them. Ya know, to make sure they're really dead.
Good news: they were. :)
Then we played "try on clothes Ms. Fry doesn't want anymore! That was a FUN game!! Got me some new clothes!!!! :) Then the boys went somewhere and we hung
out with her mom which was FUN! We watched Made of Honor! Cute movie.
I ended up sleeping in the room with the dead ones...but Mr. Snuffles protected me though :) Yes, that's a beaver. The biggest beaver I've ever seen in my entire life...dead. hahahah. He was cool though. He kept all the little critters away. :)
Saturday:Kaylee, her mom and I went shopping for dresses! WOOHOO. But she didn't find "the one" which is perfectly acceptable. The people at that store were....interesting. They were very helpful and they knew their stuff but they just weren't getting it.
Then we met her brothers and step-dad and went to eat at Cheddar's. It's REALLY good. I'd never been there before. Her step-dad was in the Marines, he was really funny. And her brothers were fun too her youngest youngest rides dirt bikes..and the other goes to college! Then we went back to the house and thought about whether we were going back to school that night or not. After several hours of deliberation we decided no. We ate TACO pizza and looked up more dress places that were open on Sunday in another nearby town! We found one place WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!
Then we went to bed..weeeellll we tried to go to bed. We decided we were going to sleep in her oldest youngest brother's room [the one that's gonna marry my sister]...I walked over to the side I wanted, went to pull back the covers and saw this guy dangling from the headboard...I said "uuuuhh what is that?!" and she said "what do you think it is?"..I looked at the back and said "i have no idea" and she said "it's a beaver!" and I said "MR. SNUGGLES BROTHER! HOW SAD!..i don't know if I can sleep on this side." So we traded..but not before we took some more pictures with the dead animals! have a looksee!
I have different levels of fun with different people.
I'm not saying that these levels can be achieved...maybe levels is the wrong word.
Maybe I should use "category"
Let me start over.
Fun comes in different categories.
I have different kinds of fun with different people.
This is not to say that some people are more fun than others.
Just that people are fun in different ways.
I spent the whole weekend with my dear dear friend Kaylee.
I love her and she's getting married in June.
Soooo guess what we did this weekend!!!
That's right! We tie dyed our tennis shoes.
Just kidding. :) We shopped for her wedding dress.
It was so fun. Frustrating at times...not REALLY frustrating. Just hard to understand what she really wanted at times. But that's ok, it didn't take away from my fun experience..it added a little entertainment. :)
Well. We got to her house Friday afternoon, the same time her brother did [who, I'm pretty sure would fall in love with my sister should he ever meet her. ;)]
We took our stuff downstairs. Let me tell you what...they kill animals in that house! Well not IN the house..but the people that live in it kill them OUTSIDE the house...theeeeen they mount them!
So I marveled at these dead animals..wandered about inspecting them. Ya know, to make sure they're really dead.
Good news: they were. :)
Then we played "try on clothes Ms. Fry doesn't want anymore! That was a FUN game!! Got me some new clothes!!!! :) Then the boys went somewhere and we hung
out with her mom which was FUN! We watched Made of Honor! Cute movie.
I ended up sleeping in the room with the dead ones...but Mr. Snuffles protected me though :) Yes, that's a beaver. The biggest beaver I've ever seen in my entire life...dead. hahahah. He was cool though. He kept all the little critters away. :)
Saturday:Kaylee, her mom and I went shopping for dresses! WOOHOO. But she didn't find "the one" which is perfectly acceptable. The people at that store were....interesting. They were very helpful and they knew their stuff but they just weren't getting it.
Then we met her brothers and step-dad and went to eat at Cheddar's. It's REALLY good. I'd never been there before. Her step-dad was in the Marines, he was really funny. And her brothers were fun too her youngest youngest rides dirt bikes..and the other goes to college! Then we went back to the house and thought about whether we were going back to school that night or not. After several hours of deliberation we decided no. We ate TACO pizza and looked up more dress places that were open on Sunday in another nearby town! We found one place WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!
Needless to say, we had fun. :) Then we went to bed!
Went to church Sunday. Ate Subway then DRESS SHOPPING.
Kaylee was a little stressed and I told her "You watch, you'll get the first dress you try on, we'll be done and on our way back to Murray in no time." well...the first part was right. She ordered the first dress she tried on, only after 3 hours of trying on about 7 [maybe more..but I don't think soothers though. :) haha. Her mom and I both knew as soon as she walked out of that curtained area with that dress on that it was hers! She didn't know at this point but we did. For a little while there was a close 2nd but I knew she wouldn't choose that one. :) It's gorgeous, that's all I'm saying, in case Carl is reading this BAHAHAH. :)
Then we ate at Red Robin [yuuuummmm]. It was DELICIOUS! I'd never been there before!
I'm so glad she invited me to go. I haven't had that much of that kind of fun in a LONG time and I'm very thankful.
I'm thankful for her and her family. Her mother is so wonderful and I'm so glad I got to get to know her a little bit this weekend!
Her brothers and step-dad are cool too...but they're just boys! haha.
They have a BEAUTIFUL home! Just marvelous!
I'm so thankful for her friendship and love and I'm SOOOOO excited to see her marry Carl. They're so sweet and I just love them both!
I'm so thankful for her friendship and love and I'm SOOOOO excited to see her marry Carl. They're so sweet and I just love them both!
Yay for a successful weekend!
AAAAAAHHHHH! I almost forgot!
At the wedding shop, I had an epiphany. It was like WHOA! DUH.
I will have the song Ebony and Ivory at my wedding. Only makes sense, right!??!?!? hahaha.
I had initially said I'd walk down the aisle to that song. I'm not entirely sure about that. But it WILL be in my wedding somewhere. BAHAHHA.
Isn't that the best idea you've heard all day!?!?!? HAHAHAHAHHA.
Ok. Until next time. :)
25 October 2010
My Life Be Like Ooooh Aaaah
Day 30: One Last Moment
Well. I still haven't found an EXCELLENT topic..so I'll just write on this mediocre one. :)
I've been DYING to tell you all about my wedding dress.
WHOA calm down, no, I'm not getting married lol. One of my best friends is though and I was looking at dresses with her, naturally. :)
And I saw the back of this one in the catalog, I wrote down the name of the website and searched for it. FOUND IT. :) It's so beautiful. No, I don't even have a boyfriend but this dress must be mine with a get married.
Your question: will you still be able to get it when you get married? Well the plan is to get married in 2012 hahaha, the website goes back to dresses from fall of 2002..so I sure hope it's still there and available. I've written down the name and the designer in a safe place so I don't forget. :)
Oooh it's so beautiful, you'll love it. Here take a look. :)
Well. I was going to put the pictures in here but looks like I can't..so I'll just tell you what to do.
Go to casablancabridal.com
Type "2004" into the search bar on the top right..HURRY before the music starts! lol.
BINGO! You're now looking at the dress I'll be wearing in my wedding. Make sure to look at all the pictures. It's so beautiful.
No, I have no idea how much it costs but it doesn't matter right now because I don't have a man...
Someday. :)
Well that's all. :)
I'll start looking for a new fun blog thing to do!
Well. I still haven't found an EXCELLENT topic..so I'll just write on this mediocre one. :)
I've been DYING to tell you all about my wedding dress.
WHOA calm down, no, I'm not getting married lol. One of my best friends is though and I was looking at dresses with her, naturally. :)
And I saw the back of this one in the catalog, I wrote down the name of the website and searched for it. FOUND IT. :) It's so beautiful. No, I don't even have a boyfriend but this dress must be mine with a get married.
Your question: will you still be able to get it when you get married? Well the plan is to get married in 2012 hahaha, the website goes back to dresses from fall of 2002..so I sure hope it's still there and available. I've written down the name and the designer in a safe place so I don't forget. :)
Oooh it's so beautiful, you'll love it. Here take a look. :)
Well. I was going to put the pictures in here but looks like I can't..so I'll just tell you what to do.
Go to casablancabridal.com
Type "2004" into the search bar on the top right..HURRY before the music starts! lol.
BINGO! You're now looking at the dress I'll be wearing in my wedding. Make sure to look at all the pictures. It's so beautiful.
No, I have no idea how much it costs but it doesn't matter right now because I don't have a man...
Someday. :)
Well that's all. :)
I'll start looking for a new fun blog thing to do!
22 October 2010
A Bushel and A Peck
Today's topic [well yesterday's topic] is supposed to be "one last moment" but I can't think of one yet. Just wanted to tell all of you I haven't forgotten. When I figure it out you'll be the first to know. ;)
I would like to say that today I got my graduation packet! Woohoo!! :)
AND I picked out all my classes for next semester...scheduling doesn't start for a while but I did pick them out! :) Yay.
I'm glad school is ending for me.
Please continue praying about Aural Skills. This class bites hard! I hate it. I'm doing ok in it...I need to be doing better. Singing tests are coming up and I'm usually better at those than I am the other ones..so yea.
Ok. That's all.
I would like to say that today I got my graduation packet! Woohoo!! :)
AND I picked out all my classes for next semester...scheduling doesn't start for a while but I did pick them out! :) Yay.
I'm glad school is ending for me.
Please continue praying about Aural Skills. This class bites hard! I hate it. I'm doing ok in it...I need to be doing better. Singing tests are coming up and I'm usually better at those than I am the other ones..so yea.
Ok. That's all.
20 October 2010
Day 29: Your Aspirations
I'm not sure what to write since I told you once already about my dreams..but my best best friend said I should define aspiration..I think that's a good a idea and it'll probably push me in the right direction. :) Soooo.
According to dictionary.com, an aspiration is a strong desire, longing or aim.
Hm...things I strongly desire.
to be in the Navy. NOW.
to marry....:) someone with lots of melanin BAHAHAHAHAHHA
to graduate.
to be a foster parent
to travel the world
to love Jesus and show that love to others more and more everyday
to be in shape and eat right
to have money to do things other than sit in Murray
to forget
to be pursued. none of that chasing boys around for me, no sirree!
to enjoy my job again
to speak my mind without suffering the consequences of doing so
to be able to fly
to send letters to all military families who have lost loved ones in this war and to make them genuine so they know I mean what I say...I would have done this a while ago but I have NO idea where to get that information..so if you know, you could tell me and I'd appreciate it.
to get a whole month of good sleep and not be tired at all...well not until it's time to go to bed
to dance in the rain...preferably at my wedding but before then is acceptable too
That's all you need to know for now. Plus I had an INTENSE workout today so I'm whooped. :)
Tomorrow is the last day...I've got to start planning now on what to say..I've got to make it special. I hope you've enjoyed the past 29 days. :)
Maybe I can find something similar to do for the next 30 days...don't get your hopes up, I don't plan on looking too hard.
I'm not sure what to write since I told you once already about my dreams..but my best best friend said I should define aspiration..I think that's a good a idea and it'll probably push me in the right direction. :) Soooo.
According to dictionary.com, an aspiration is a strong desire, longing or aim.
Hm...things I strongly desire.
to be in the Navy. NOW.
to marry....:) someone with lots of melanin BAHAHAHAHAHHA
to graduate.
to be a foster parent
to travel the world
to love Jesus and show that love to others more and more everyday
to be in shape and eat right
to have money to do things other than sit in Murray
to forget
to be pursued. none of that chasing boys around for me, no sirree!
to enjoy my job again
to speak my mind without suffering the consequences of doing so
to be able to fly
to send letters to all military families who have lost loved ones in this war and to make them genuine so they know I mean what I say...I would have done this a while ago but I have NO idea where to get that information..so if you know, you could tell me and I'd appreciate it.
to get a whole month of good sleep and not be tired at all...well not until it's time to go to bed
to dance in the rain...preferably at my wedding but before then is acceptable too
That's all you need to know for now. Plus I had an INTENSE workout today so I'm whooped. :)
Tomorrow is the last day...I've got to start planning now on what to say..I've got to make it special. I hope you've enjoyed the past 29 days. :)
Maybe I can find something similar to do for the next 30 days...don't get your hopes up, I don't plan on looking too hard.
19 October 2010
Don't Let Your Life Pass You By
Day 28: Something You Miss.
I miss the simplicity that life used to have. I took it for granted, I know I did. Especially naps..geez louise. I remember every Sunday my parents would have to FORCE me to take a nap..seriously I'd fight it and fight it. They made us sleep with daddy to make sure we actually slept..or at least laid still for a few hours. I miss having time for naps.
I was just thinking about this today, actually. I was reading through some old emails and found some between my ex-best friend and I..I've told you about her before. Well. We were really best friends. I don't know how to phrase that so you'll understand. When you think about best friends..we were it. Now we're not even acquaintances. I miss her. It upsets me that it's ended up like this but I can't say I didn't try.
I miss feeling wanted. I've reached a point in my life where I feel like I'm ready for a relationship..I don't think I've ever really felt like this before and it freaks me out a little..especially since all the guys I know don't want to be more than friends with me..
I miss being around animals on a regular basis. They bring joy and comfort to my life. They make me feel relaxed...unless they're in heat. Oh. My. Word. I hate being home when it's that time of the year.
I miss being able to watch tv for hours and hours lol. That's really lame and I know it's mind numbing but sometimes you just need to get away from the real world and let fiction suck you in.
I miss my friends from home. My ones at school are beyond fantastic but they aren't my friends from home, ya know? They're different.
I miss my friends from Taiwan. A LOT. I wish they didn't live so far away. I want to see them and hang out with them again. I love them and I miss them so much.
I miss not having to spend every penny of my money on bills. Seriously, I have zero money..actually negative money..according to my checkbook..according to the bank I've got more. This is ridiculous.
I miss my Grandma Bandle. She died when I was 11, I didn't get to know her as well as I would have liked to, I think talking to her as an adult would have been an interesting experience. But now I'll never know.
I miss being able to read all the time. One summer, I read close to probably 20 books!! For real.
I just miss life when I wasn't in college.
I miss the simplicity that life used to have. I took it for granted, I know I did. Especially naps..geez louise. I remember every Sunday my parents would have to FORCE me to take a nap..seriously I'd fight it and fight it. They made us sleep with daddy to make sure we actually slept..or at least laid still for a few hours. I miss having time for naps.
I was just thinking about this today, actually. I was reading through some old emails and found some between my ex-best friend and I..I've told you about her before. Well. We were really best friends. I don't know how to phrase that so you'll understand. When you think about best friends..we were it. Now we're not even acquaintances. I miss her. It upsets me that it's ended up like this but I can't say I didn't try.
I miss feeling wanted. I've reached a point in my life where I feel like I'm ready for a relationship..I don't think I've ever really felt like this before and it freaks me out a little..especially since all the guys I know don't want to be more than friends with me..
I miss being around animals on a regular basis. They bring joy and comfort to my life. They make me feel relaxed...unless they're in heat. Oh. My. Word. I hate being home when it's that time of the year.
I miss being able to watch tv for hours and hours lol. That's really lame and I know it's mind numbing but sometimes you just need to get away from the real world and let fiction suck you in.
I miss my friends from home. My ones at school are beyond fantastic but they aren't my friends from home, ya know? They're different.
I miss my friends from Taiwan. A LOT. I wish they didn't live so far away. I want to see them and hang out with them again. I love them and I miss them so much.
I miss not having to spend every penny of my money on bills. Seriously, I have zero money..actually negative money..according to my checkbook..according to the bank I've got more. This is ridiculous.
I miss my Grandma Bandle. She died when I was 11, I didn't get to know her as well as I would have liked to, I think talking to her as an adult would have been an interesting experience. But now I'll never know.
I miss being able to read all the time. One summer, I read close to probably 20 books!! For real.
I just miss life when I wasn't in college.
18 October 2010
PoPo Shut Us Down Down.
Day 27: Your Favorite Place.
My favorite place is in your arms.
There are plenty of physical places that I absolutely LOVE: Chicago, Atlanta, St. Louis, NYC, DC, Nashville. But these really don't have any meaning to me. They're just places to visit, sights to see.
I love hugs. Anyone who knows me knows that. And if you're reading this that means I have some sort of relationship with you. I care about you and our friendship. And because of that, I'm sure I've hugged you. And if I haven't well shame on me.
Relationships mean a lot to me. I try to take good care of mine. I value them above some other things..not all but some.
Nothing makes me feel better than a hug. So if I look like I'm down or just having a rough day, hug me. It may not fix my problems but it will at least make me feel better for a little while.
Hugging me is like saying "I love you" When I took the Love Languages test a while back, my love language was physical touch[I think it's changed since then but I'm sure.. it's still right up there with whatever has taken it's spot though]. And who doesn't want to be loved? It's one of the greatest feelings in the world! A feeling that I never want to lose.
So. Next time you see me, no matter what I'm doing..unless I'm sleeping or something [then your hug will not be appreciated] HUG ME my favorite place is in your arms, after all. :)
My favorite place is in your arms.
There are plenty of physical places that I absolutely LOVE: Chicago, Atlanta, St. Louis, NYC, DC, Nashville. But these really don't have any meaning to me. They're just places to visit, sights to see.
I love hugs. Anyone who knows me knows that. And if you're reading this that means I have some sort of relationship with you. I care about you and our friendship. And because of that, I'm sure I've hugged you. And if I haven't well shame on me.
Relationships mean a lot to me. I try to take good care of mine. I value them above some other things..not all but some.
Nothing makes me feel better than a hug. So if I look like I'm down or just having a rough day, hug me. It may not fix my problems but it will at least make me feel better for a little while.
Hugging me is like saying "I love you" When I took the Love Languages test a while back, my love language was physical touch[I think it's changed since then but I'm sure.. it's still right up there with whatever has taken it's spot though]. And who doesn't want to be loved? It's one of the greatest feelings in the world! A feeling that I never want to lose.
So. Next time you see me, no matter what I'm doing..unless I'm sleeping or something [then your hug will not be appreciated] HUG ME my favorite place is in your arms, after all. :)
17 October 2010
I Have a Stupid Ke$ha Song in My Head.
Day 25: A First.
I'm not sure which "first" to choose.
Ok. I've got a few "first times" to tell you about, all pertaining to the same subject...driving.
The first time I went over 10 mph, I was in the old Wal-Mart parking lot. I was driving my daddy's stick shift [jsyk, I just left the "f" out of that word at first HAHAHAH]. We had to learn to drive that before an automatic. Anyway, so I'm driving, I'm in 2nd gear and 1. the car starts making a funny noise 2. I'm going "REALLY" fast. Well obviously "really" is a relative term because I was only going 25 mph!!!! hah I said "WHY AM I GOING SO FAST!?!?!" and daddy said "because you're pressing the accelerator, now change gears" Oh my.
The first time I drove my dad's car anywhere but the Wal-Mart parking lot was to Beaman Toyota on Broadway...
Yea. It was an experience. I made it alright to Bordeaux. Then I got to that 2nd, maybe 3rd light, where it forks off to D.B. Todd. Well I had to stop at it. Ok..whatever stopping is no big deal. Well, when I went to go, I couldn't. I killed it several times..as if I weren't feeling bad enough, the people behind me started HONKING! Ugh. Seriously!?!? I was so upset. My dad says "Don't worry about them, focus on what you're doing" Obviously I eventually got it going, I probably killed it 4 or 5 more times before we made it to the dealership. I was so upset, mostly because my dad made me drive. THEN I had to drive home too. Oh my goodness. So we're driving home, make it all the way through Bordeaux and I'm about to turn onto Hwy 12..those of you who know what I'm talking about can attest to the fact that that turn place is a little bit confusing..if you don't know exactly where you're turning then you'll probably guess wrong. Well. I guessed wrong and over shot it. I had to turn in where the people coming towards me would merge on..Daddy got kind of upset..he said I wasn't paying attention but I was! That whole experience was traumatic. Actually, I don't know if I've even driven his car down there again since then...if I have I don't recall.
The 2nd time I drove it anywhere but a parking lot was down Old Hickory Blvd, where you turn left off Hwy 12. Yea..thanks dad. So we're driving along and eventually we come to this HUGE hill on the left. He says, ok, just pull in there and turn around...so I pull up there..those of you that know Old Hickory Blvd know that it's curvy and hilly...well I couldn't see anyone coming buuuut apparently there was and we almost got hit. Then once I was turned around I still couldn't see so I took a leap of faith..and well, we didn't get hit. :)
The 1st time I drove in the high school parking lot...this was probably shortly after the old Wal-Mart lot incident.. So I had planned on just driving around the school while my mom was in a meeting [my dad was with me]. So we are driving along..we turn in front of the school [parallel to the highway] because I know there's a gate down at the end that will take me around the back. We get to the end and the gate is locked...GRRRRREAT. So I have to turn around. Now, remember I haven't done much driving and I'm not even sure if I knew how to reverse at this point yet. So I'm slowly turning the car around. I get it turned around and I'm seriously going 2 mph...somehow I don't turn in the wheel quick enough and we run right into that concrete wall...yep sure do. I was so upset! He told me to calm down, no one was hurt and there was no real damage. That dent is still in his front fender. :)
The 1st time I ever drove Bertha...I was going down this huge hill and the windshield wipers came on...I was like uuuuh ok. Well then they came on when I turned my blinker on..I've since figured out I'm sure there's a short somewhere in there..it's just humorous. My friends giggle when it happens..I just ignore it. Although sometimes if I think about it I try to play a game with it and if I can turn on the turn signal without the wipers coming on I win..if not..well she wins. :) It's a fun game.
The 1st time I ever backed Bertha down my best friend, Jennifer's, hill. Oh my word she has the most ridiculous driveway EVER. It's a steep hill full of gravel. And it's really crammed at the top, there's not much room to turn around, so I had to back down it. So I'm doing my thing, backing down. I get to the bottom and my truck shuts off...and keeps rolling. Now this wouldn't be too big of a deal if there wasn't a CLIFF on the other side of her driveway..so I'm freaking out. I throw it into park and try to figure out what's going on. I turned her back on and got out of there. Oh my goodness I freaked out. I've since found out that I had a bad O2 sensor and you know what that means? Well I'll tell you. It means if you have the radio, the heater and the lights on and you're not pushing the gas, your vehicle will turn off because there's no juice headed to the battery. It's scary. I've stopped at stoplights and had it happen. Now that I know what to do it's not big deal but that first time I thought I was going to die. Oh. Daddy changed my O2 sensor so that shouldn't happen anymore.
I can't think of anymore traumatizing firsts...
Day 26: Your Fears.
I'm afraid:
I won't graduate
I won't make it in the Navy
I won't get to fly planes
I won't get married
I'll never be loved like I want to be
He'll never get saved
I'll always be the "best friend"
I'll always be "too good"
I'll end up doing something I hate
I'll say the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time
I'll never have a family
I won't be able to have foster kids
I'll have to live somewhere cold
I'll lose their friendship
My extended family will never know the love of Jesus
I'll run out of time
I'll die young
I won't reach my full potential
I have more fears but I need to go to bed so I can study in the morning.
Goodnight.
I'm not sure which "first" to choose.
Ok. I've got a few "first times" to tell you about, all pertaining to the same subject...driving.
The first time I went over 10 mph, I was in the old Wal-Mart parking lot. I was driving my daddy's stick shift [jsyk, I just left the "f" out of that word at first HAHAHAH]. We had to learn to drive that before an automatic. Anyway, so I'm driving, I'm in 2nd gear and 1. the car starts making a funny noise 2. I'm going "REALLY" fast. Well obviously "really" is a relative term because I was only going 25 mph!!!! hah I said "WHY AM I GOING SO FAST!?!?!" and daddy said "because you're pressing the accelerator, now change gears" Oh my.
The first time I drove my dad's car anywhere but the Wal-Mart parking lot was to Beaman Toyota on Broadway...
Yea. It was an experience. I made it alright to Bordeaux. Then I got to that 2nd, maybe 3rd light, where it forks off to D.B. Todd. Well I had to stop at it. Ok..whatever stopping is no big deal. Well, when I went to go, I couldn't. I killed it several times..as if I weren't feeling bad enough, the people behind me started HONKING! Ugh. Seriously!?!? I was so upset. My dad says "Don't worry about them, focus on what you're doing" Obviously I eventually got it going, I probably killed it 4 or 5 more times before we made it to the dealership. I was so upset, mostly because my dad made me drive. THEN I had to drive home too. Oh my goodness. So we're driving home, make it all the way through Bordeaux and I'm about to turn onto Hwy 12..those of you who know what I'm talking about can attest to the fact that that turn place is a little bit confusing..if you don't know exactly where you're turning then you'll probably guess wrong. Well. I guessed wrong and over shot it. I had to turn in where the people coming towards me would merge on..Daddy got kind of upset..he said I wasn't paying attention but I was! That whole experience was traumatic. Actually, I don't know if I've even driven his car down there again since then...if I have I don't recall.
The 2nd time I drove it anywhere but a parking lot was down Old Hickory Blvd, where you turn left off Hwy 12. Yea..thanks dad. So we're driving along and eventually we come to this HUGE hill on the left. He says, ok, just pull in there and turn around...so I pull up there..those of you that know Old Hickory Blvd know that it's curvy and hilly...well I couldn't see anyone coming buuuut apparently there was and we almost got hit. Then once I was turned around I still couldn't see so I took a leap of faith..and well, we didn't get hit. :)
The 1st time I drove in the high school parking lot...this was probably shortly after the old Wal-Mart lot incident.. So I had planned on just driving around the school while my mom was in a meeting [my dad was with me]. So we are driving along..we turn in front of the school [parallel to the highway] because I know there's a gate down at the end that will take me around the back. We get to the end and the gate is locked...GRRRRREAT. So I have to turn around. Now, remember I haven't done much driving and I'm not even sure if I knew how to reverse at this point yet. So I'm slowly turning the car around. I get it turned around and I'm seriously going 2 mph...somehow I don't turn in the wheel quick enough and we run right into that concrete wall...yep sure do. I was so upset! He told me to calm down, no one was hurt and there was no real damage. That dent is still in his front fender. :)
The 1st time I ever drove Bertha...I was going down this huge hill and the windshield wipers came on...I was like uuuuh ok. Well then they came on when I turned my blinker on..I've since figured out I'm sure there's a short somewhere in there..it's just humorous. My friends giggle when it happens..I just ignore it. Although sometimes if I think about it I try to play a game with it and if I can turn on the turn signal without the wipers coming on I win..if not..well she wins. :) It's a fun game.
The 1st time I ever backed Bertha down my best friend, Jennifer's, hill. Oh my word she has the most ridiculous driveway EVER. It's a steep hill full of gravel. And it's really crammed at the top, there's not much room to turn around, so I had to back down it. So I'm doing my thing, backing down. I get to the bottom and my truck shuts off...and keeps rolling. Now this wouldn't be too big of a deal if there wasn't a CLIFF on the other side of her driveway..so I'm freaking out. I throw it into park and try to figure out what's going on. I turned her back on and got out of there. Oh my goodness I freaked out. I've since found out that I had a bad O2 sensor and you know what that means? Well I'll tell you. It means if you have the radio, the heater and the lights on and you're not pushing the gas, your vehicle will turn off because there's no juice headed to the battery. It's scary. I've stopped at stoplights and had it happen. Now that I know what to do it's not big deal but that first time I thought I was going to die. Oh. Daddy changed my O2 sensor so that shouldn't happen anymore.
I can't think of anymore traumatizing firsts...
Day 26: Your Fears.
I'm afraid:
I won't graduate
I won't make it in the Navy
I won't get to fly planes
I won't get married
I'll never be loved like I want to be
He'll never get saved
I'll always be the "best friend"
I'll always be "too good"
I'll end up doing something I hate
I'll say the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time
I'll never have a family
I won't be able to have foster kids
I'll have to live somewhere cold
I'll lose their friendship
My extended family will never know the love of Jesus
I'll run out of time
I'll die young
I won't reach my full potential
I have more fears but I need to go to bed so I can study in the morning.
Goodnight.
15 October 2010
Suddenly I See...
Day 24: Something That Makes You Cry
Ugh...once again, there are plenty of things that make me cry.
1. The commercials about abused animals.
2. That song about the little girl whose dad kills him and her mom and then she gets adopted and goes to Sunday School. Every time..that song gets me.
3. The love that Jesus has for me and how I most times take it for granted.
4. The thought of always being the "best friend" and nothing more. Sometimes that irritates me more than it makes me cry..but a lot of times it makes me cry.
5. When my mom calls just to tell me she loves me.
6. When I've put a lot of hard work into something and it doesn't show at all.
7. When my best friend drops off the face of the planet and doesn't talk to me anymore.
8. Stubbing my toe.
9. Some songs, places, and scents associated with certain people
10. When people yell at me.
11. When people don't realize that they are loved.
12. When my dad writes me notes telling me how much he loves me.
13. Sometimes when people give me hugs.
14. When my friends care too much at just the "right" times.
15. [Apparently] when people ask me to be bridesmaids in their wedding
16. When people make me so angry I can't speak, I cry.
17. When people talk about my business like it has to do with them..
18. Sometimes when I just sit and think.
19. When I try really hard to make something work [friendships usually] and the other person just doesn't care..
20. Invitation time at church. Every time I think of someone I know who needs to be saved and how I wish they were there right then so they could get saved...in fact I'm about to start crying about it right now.
I think 20 things is quite enough for you to know how sensitive I am.
Ugh...once again, there are plenty of things that make me cry.
1. The commercials about abused animals.
2. That song about the little girl whose dad kills him and her mom and then she gets adopted and goes to Sunday School. Every time..that song gets me.
3. The love that Jesus has for me and how I most times take it for granted.
4. The thought of always being the "best friend" and nothing more. Sometimes that irritates me more than it makes me cry..but a lot of times it makes me cry.
5. When my mom calls just to tell me she loves me.
6. When I've put a lot of hard work into something and it doesn't show at all.
7. When my best friend drops off the face of the planet and doesn't talk to me anymore.
8. Stubbing my toe.
9. Some songs, places, and scents associated with certain people
10. When people yell at me.
11. When people don't realize that they are loved.
12. When my dad writes me notes telling me how much he loves me.
13. Sometimes when people give me hugs.
14. When my friends care too much at just the "right" times.
15. [Apparently] when people ask me to be bridesmaids in their wedding
16. When people make me so angry I can't speak, I cry.
17. When people talk about my business like it has to do with them..
18. Sometimes when I just sit and think.
19. When I try really hard to make something work [friendships usually] and the other person just doesn't care..
20. Invitation time at church. Every time I think of someone I know who needs to be saved and how I wish they were there right then so they could get saved...in fact I'm about to start crying about it right now.
I think 20 things is quite enough for you to know how sensitive I am.
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