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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Bye Bye Blogspot
Ok ya'll...I'm moving to a new site....I'm trying wordpress and I'm retiring the Law Student blog!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
D-Day is Approaching
It's almost the big day. THE day. THE DAY. THE DAY I TAKE THE BAR EXAM. I never thought it'd get here. But it has, and it's almost over, and I couldn't be more thankful.
SO. You may be wondering what I've been up to lately. Well, going along with the recent theme, I'll update you in numbers.
1. I've been studying every day for the last couple of months. Yes, I take a day off here and there, but it's not like I'm not running it through my head over and over when I do. I think the last real break I took was almost a month ago when Jacob was here for the 4th of July weekend. Which brings me to number 2.
2. Jacob and I haven't lived in the same house let alone the same state for over a month. Since around the 20th of June. He left to go back to Texas and work until he got a job out here with the company he works for now. We honestly thought it wouldn't take this long, since he worked there before we moved to Texas. But, thanks to a crappy economy and a hiring freeze, here we are.
3. Friday, however, he DID finally get an offer! It was an informal offer but they should have a formal one ready for him this coming week!! We really don't know what it means other than he has a job. We don't know time frames, shifts or any of the other details. I'm just glad that part is over.
4. Mackenzie is growing just famously. She loves it when I eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I'm convinced she is either going to be a soccer player or a kick boxer.
5. I've learned a lot over the last month too. Not just law either. I've learned a lot about myself and about those I have around me. It has been difficult to move to another state by myself essentially. H came with me, but he's been in and out, visiting my mom and going back to Texas for a week. I have learned how to get myself through some very difficult times, and I've learned when its OK to reach out and need someone to talk to. Sometimes a simple text message from a friend can really make a difference. I've unfortunately felt a lot of loss too. Loss of friends, loss of space, loss of free time, loss of home. It hasn't been as easy of a transition as I had hoped and I have certainly been surprised at times at just how much my life has changed. I'm not sure I would have believed you if you told me it would shake out like this, that's for sure. I've been sad, I've been hurt, I've been lonely, but I've also felt a stronger sense of independence. I thought I'd never get through this whole experience without Jacob and without some of my law school buddies. But, as time as passed and everyone has gone their own way, I've discovered that I'm much more self sufficient than I gave myself credit for. And, I'm pretty sure I have the best family (mine and my in-laws) for putting up with me and my many mood swings.
As this all winds down and the bar exam moves on to the next crop of students who dare to enter its depths, I'm thankful that my time with the material is almost over. I'm hopeful that I'll pass the first time, and I'm confident that I'll at least finish ;). I am anxious to see what the next few months brings for me and for my family. There are a few things I know (baby, Jacob, school for H) and there are so many things I dont, but I'm ready to put this chapter down and turn the page to the next one.
Until next time!! Which hopefully won't be to introduce you to Mackenzie, hopefully I'll get around to this blog-thing before then!
Me and the AH-mazing ladies who took time out of their already hectic lives to plan a fabulous baby shower for me before I moved!! They are truly a blessing!
SO. You may be wondering what I've been up to lately. Well, going along with the recent theme, I'll update you in numbers.
1. I've been studying every day for the last couple of months. Yes, I take a day off here and there, but it's not like I'm not running it through my head over and over when I do. I think the last real break I took was almost a month ago when Jacob was here for the 4th of July weekend. Which brings me to number 2.
2. Jacob and I haven't lived in the same house let alone the same state for over a month. Since around the 20th of June. He left to go back to Texas and work until he got a job out here with the company he works for now. We honestly thought it wouldn't take this long, since he worked there before we moved to Texas. But, thanks to a crappy economy and a hiring freeze, here we are.
3. Friday, however, he DID finally get an offer! It was an informal offer but they should have a formal one ready for him this coming week!! We really don't know what it means other than he has a job. We don't know time frames, shifts or any of the other details. I'm just glad that part is over.
4. Mackenzie is growing just famously. She loves it when I eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I'm convinced she is either going to be a soccer player or a kick boxer.
5. I've learned a lot over the last month too. Not just law either. I've learned a lot about myself and about those I have around me. It has been difficult to move to another state by myself essentially. H came with me, but he's been in and out, visiting my mom and going back to Texas for a week. I have learned how to get myself through some very difficult times, and I've learned when its OK to reach out and need someone to talk to. Sometimes a simple text message from a friend can really make a difference. I've unfortunately felt a lot of loss too. Loss of friends, loss of space, loss of free time, loss of home. It hasn't been as easy of a transition as I had hoped and I have certainly been surprised at times at just how much my life has changed. I'm not sure I would have believed you if you told me it would shake out like this, that's for sure. I've been sad, I've been hurt, I've been lonely, but I've also felt a stronger sense of independence. I thought I'd never get through this whole experience without Jacob and without some of my law school buddies. But, as time as passed and everyone has gone their own way, I've discovered that I'm much more self sufficient than I gave myself credit for. And, I'm pretty sure I have the best family (mine and my in-laws) for putting up with me and my many mood swings.
As this all winds down and the bar exam moves on to the next crop of students who dare to enter its depths, I'm thankful that my time with the material is almost over. I'm hopeful that I'll pass the first time, and I'm confident that I'll at least finish ;). I am anxious to see what the next few months brings for me and for my family. There are a few things I know (baby, Jacob, school for H) and there are so many things I dont, but I'm ready to put this chapter down and turn the page to the next one.
Until next time!! Which hopefully won't be to introduce you to Mackenzie, hopefully I'll get around to this blog-thing before then!
Me and the AH-mazing ladies who took time out of their already hectic lives to plan a fabulous baby shower for me before I moved!! They are truly a blessing!
Monday, June 14, 2010
A Valid Attempt
So here is my valid attempt at updating you on my life right now as I know it
1. My house looks like it has been hit by a tornado, including but not limited to: boxes, dishes, laundry, mail, misc. baby items
2. I have a paranoid dog. He seriously FREAKS OUT every time we start packing. Full on doggie break down. Pacing, leaning, chewing (on himself)...you name it...he does it
3. Baby started kicking!! Miss Mackenzie has made her presence QUITE noticeable over the past few days. Today she was doing the Rumba all morning...OR (and I like this option much better) she was getting ready for her debut in the Women's World Cup
4. I'm increasingly sad/absolutely petrified about this move...I realize its the right thing to do, but dude...it's 3 states away.
5. Bar prep is slowly becoming one of the most hated things I have ever done in my entire life. Ever. Scratch that...QUICKLY becoming....if not already there
6. The only thing that is getting me through is the promise that we will be able to buy our first home sometime in the near future if I can stick to it....
7. My T-Shirts are becoming increasingly too small in the front...
8. I know that I have gained a tremendous amount of weight thus far (or at least it feels like that)..which I will attribute to extensive periods of time in front of the computer or sitting at the desk doing bar-prep related things...
9. I can't wait to start running again...I seriously need some me-time
10. I'm ....well....I'm exhausted.
So hows that???
mmmm cake
1. My house looks like it has been hit by a tornado, including but not limited to: boxes, dishes, laundry, mail, misc. baby items
2. I have a paranoid dog. He seriously FREAKS OUT every time we start packing. Full on doggie break down. Pacing, leaning, chewing (on himself)...you name it...he does it
3. Baby started kicking!! Miss Mackenzie has made her presence QUITE noticeable over the past few days. Today she was doing the Rumba all morning...OR (and I like this option much better) she was getting ready for her debut in the Women's World Cup
4. I'm increasingly sad/absolutely petrified about this move...I realize its the right thing to do, but dude...it's 3 states away.
5. Bar prep is slowly becoming one of the most hated things I have ever done in my entire life. Ever. Scratch that...QUICKLY becoming....if not already there
6. The only thing that is getting me through is the promise that we will be able to buy our first home sometime in the near future if I can stick to it....
7. My T-Shirts are becoming increasingly too small in the front...
8. I know that I have gained a tremendous amount of weight thus far (or at least it feels like that)..which I will attribute to extensive periods of time in front of the computer or sitting at the desk doing bar-prep related things...
9. I can't wait to start running again...I seriously need some me-time
10. I'm ....well....I'm exhausted.
So hows that???
mmmm cake
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
A Glimpse into My Brain--Katelin Style
So...Jen inspired this post a little bit. Well..when I sat down to actually write it..I thought of her, so I decided she deserved a shout out!! SHOUT OUT JEN!
Ok. Deep Breath. Here goes:
There are some really terrible things happening right now in my family. Basically one thing really. It's a big thing, but in the interest of some privacy, just know that its really sad.
What you really need to know is that really sad things usually happen around this time of year. And December. That's right! DING DING DING during finals.
Case and point:
It was this time of year (as in finals time) that my mom told me about her Leukemia.
Last year this time I was either driving from or Jacob was driving to Vicksburg to get Hayden to and from Jacobs parents after they shut the schools down here for Swine Flu.
There's more (I'm sure) that has happened either during finals or during my most stressful semesters. And this one is no different.
So I told K that I was just going into hiding before the Bar Exam. And she basically said, sure, just as long as you tell me where you are so you can talk me of the edge on July 25th. I said sure. But only under a few very specific conditions.
They read as follows.
Only if you promise not to
1. Drive
2. Fly
3. Walk down more than 1 flight of stairs
4. Stand outside when its raining
5. Join a gang
6. Decide to pursue your life long dream of living on the streets and begging for change
7. Go near a pit-bull (dude...those things are scary)
8. Eat sushi (or that weird sea urchin that if it's not cooked long enough will kill you)
9. Be in the same vicinity as Spencer Pratt---with or without his crystals...cuz dude. he's lost it.
10. Take any form of public transportation other than Pete...and then please, wear a seatbelt.
Oh and you have to promise to
1. Always wear a bullet proof vest (made of kevlar..not teflon...no Fiddy Cent non-stick vests are acceptable)
2. Install extra air bags in your car
3. Walk around with pillows strapped to all of your extremities (over the bullet-proof vest of course..)
4. Build a bunker for yourself, your parents, Devin, his parents...annnd Emily, Nick, Eli, Carla, Matt, Jen, and anyone else I've left out...oh and their animals)
5. Maybe take up a self defense class?? Although that might be hard to do with the vest and pillows....
6. Maybe you should just invest in a bullet proof car...those exist..when you're buying your vest you should look into that
7. Get a top to bottom physical...maybe an MRI, an upper GI a lower GI a colonoscopy a mammogram a pregnancy test a blood test a diabetes test an ultrasound on all major organs....you know THE WORKS
8. Eat only foods you grew yourself...I mean..contaminants are EVERYWHERE
9. Throw out all prescription and over the counter drugs...
10. Go to rehab --I'm not sure why...It just seems like the safe thing to do
HAHAH. Like my list?
I'm clearly cracking up...but not as much as Spencer. I don't need my crystals...just chocolate..and a nice cold beer would be nice...AHH October...You can't get here fast enough.
Ok. Deep Breath. Here goes:
There are some really terrible things happening right now in my family. Basically one thing really. It's a big thing, but in the interest of some privacy, just know that its really sad.
What you really need to know is that really sad things usually happen around this time of year. And December. That's right! DING DING DING during finals.
Case and point:
It was this time of year (as in finals time) that my mom told me about her Leukemia.
Last year this time I was either driving from or Jacob was driving to Vicksburg to get Hayden to and from Jacobs parents after they shut the schools down here for Swine Flu.
There's more (I'm sure) that has happened either during finals or during my most stressful semesters. And this one is no different.
So I told K that I was just going into hiding before the Bar Exam. And she basically said, sure, just as long as you tell me where you are so you can talk me of the edge on July 25th. I said sure. But only under a few very specific conditions.
They read as follows.
Only if you promise not to
1. Drive
2. Fly
3. Walk down more than 1 flight of stairs
4. Stand outside when its raining
5. Join a gang
6. Decide to pursue your life long dream of living on the streets and begging for change
7. Go near a pit-bull (dude...those things are scary)
8. Eat sushi (or that weird sea urchin that if it's not cooked long enough will kill you)
9. Be in the same vicinity as Spencer Pratt---with or without his crystals...cuz dude. he's lost it.
10. Take any form of public transportation other than Pete...and then please, wear a seatbelt.
Oh and you have to promise to
1. Always wear a bullet proof vest (made of kevlar..not teflon...no Fiddy Cent non-stick vests are acceptable)
2. Install extra air bags in your car
3. Walk around with pillows strapped to all of your extremities (over the bullet-proof vest of course..)
4. Build a bunker for yourself, your parents, Devin, his parents...annnd Emily, Nick, Eli, Carla, Matt, Jen, and anyone else I've left out...oh and their animals)
5. Maybe take up a self defense class?? Although that might be hard to do with the vest and pillows....
6. Maybe you should just invest in a bullet proof car...those exist..when you're buying your vest you should look into that
7. Get a top to bottom physical...maybe an MRI, an upper GI a lower GI a colonoscopy a mammogram a pregnancy test a blood test a diabetes test an ultrasound on all major organs....you know THE WORKS
8. Eat only foods you grew yourself...I mean..contaminants are EVERYWHERE
9. Throw out all prescription and over the counter drugs...
10. Go to rehab --I'm not sure why...It just seems like the safe thing to do
HAHAH. Like my list?
I'm clearly cracking up...but not as much as Spencer. I don't need my crystals...just chocolate..and a nice cold beer would be nice...AHH October...You can't get here fast enough.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
I'm soooo out to lunch
I'm suffering from a severe case of the "out to lunch" syndrome.
What is that you ask?
Its when your brain goes on COMPLETE vacation and you continually make an ass out of yourself.
Exhibit A:
I tried to get in the wrong car after registering for baby. I opened the door people. (but p.s. it was IDENTICAL to ours...and for the record...kinda stinky)
Exhibit B:
I chased down my "neighbor" by shouting "hey, where you goin with that baby?!"...only to then realize it wasn't, in fact, my neighbor, but her aunt who is watching the baby who happens to look shockingly similar to said neighbor from behind. Minus..oh you know...REALLY LONG BLACK HAIR. whatever.
So if you see a semi-distraught, but mostly aloof pregnant lady in your neighborhood...kindly turn me in the direction of my house...or better yet...put me in the car and take me home. If I can even manage to give you decent directions. Maybe I should invest in a bracelet or collar of some sort, just so people can make sure I get to the right place...
What is that you ask?
Its when your brain goes on COMPLETE vacation and you continually make an ass out of yourself.
Exhibit A:
I tried to get in the wrong car after registering for baby. I opened the door people. (but p.s. it was IDENTICAL to ours...and for the record...kinda stinky)
Exhibit B:
I chased down my "neighbor" by shouting "hey, where you goin with that baby?!"...only to then realize it wasn't, in fact, my neighbor, but her aunt who is watching the baby who happens to look shockingly similar to said neighbor from behind. Minus..oh you know...REALLY LONG BLACK HAIR. whatever.
So if you see a semi-distraught, but mostly aloof pregnant lady in your neighborhood...kindly turn me in the direction of my house...or better yet...put me in the car and take me home. If I can even manage to give you decent directions. Maybe I should invest in a bracelet or collar of some sort, just so people can make sure I get to the right place...
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Technology Intervention
This is directed towards one person. One person who I know reads my blog. I know this because this one person commented on one of my more recent blog posts.
This person's name starts with an "E". It rhymes with "Schmemily".
I need this person to become a little LESS technology challenged.
Why?
Well there are 2 reasons. Both of which are purely selfish.
1. I think it would be AWESOME to see said person's newest addition (hint: it's definitely NOT a dog) without fear of bringing in some gnarly sickness from the outside world because wedontliveinabubble
and
2. When I have my own new addition (hint: again, not a dog) which will most likely take place in a different state seeing as I'm not currently carrying said new addition, I would like to be able to chit chat with my own new additions law school auntie.
Now what could this mysterious "Schmemily" do to become less technology challenged??
I decided (and K too..she really shouldn't be left out...she even said it was GENIUS...or something...maybe not "genius"...but something equally as amazing) thatEmily "Schmemily" needs to have a webcam and also needs to become a member of "Skype".
This way I can not only TALK to "Schmemily" and "Schmeli" and "Schmnick" (ok..that one didn't work so well..)..I can SEE them too!!! And they could see me!!! (and said new addition that I'm not currently carrying, but will be in the distant/near-ish future)
I think its a wonderful idea.
What do you think "Schmemily"?
This person's name starts with an "E". It rhymes with "Schmemily".
I need this person to become a little LESS technology challenged.
Why?
Well there are 2 reasons. Both of which are purely selfish.
1. I think it would be AWESOME to see said person's newest addition (hint: it's definitely NOT a dog) without fear of bringing in some gnarly sickness from the outside world because wedontliveinabubble
and
2. When I have my own new addition (hint: again, not a dog) which will most likely take place in a different state seeing as I'm not currently carrying said new addition, I would like to be able to chit chat with my own new additions law school auntie.
Now what could this mysterious "Schmemily" do to become less technology challenged??
I decided (and K too..she really shouldn't be left out...she even said it was GENIUS...or something...maybe not "genius"...but something equally as amazing) that
This way I can not only TALK to "Schmemily" and "Schmeli" and "Schmnick" (ok..that one didn't work so well..)..I can SEE them too!!! And they could see me!!! (and said new addition that I'm not currently carrying, but will be in the distant/near-ish future)
I think its a wonderful idea.
What do you think "Schmemily"?
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Im sorry, WHAT?
I have a WHAT? A BLOG??? You must be kidding. I haven't written a blog in MONTHS!
Well ya'll its true. I DO have a blog. Crazy, I know.
I suppose I havent had much to say lately...the last 3 years seem like its just been more of the same. More complaining about law school, being in it, taking its exams, working in its bookstore...and now, that time is coming to a close folks!! I'm actually graduating in MAY! WHAAAT?? Barring an all out nuclear disaster, I'll get my JD in May of this year. I absolutely cannot believe it. Nor can I wait. I'm going to be as giddy as a school girl after getting her first kiss. Come to think of it thought, giddy doesn't even really begin to describe the different emotions I will have that day. I'll give you an expected run down:
---Gratitude---towards: my husband, my parents, my husband's parents, my brother, my extended family, my husbands extended family, and my friends..and nameless others (including but not limited to: an endless number of random people who have to inadvertently deal with my stress level: think cashier at major supermarket or bank teller, or random person running at the same time as me)
---Accomplishment--cuz really, who would have expected me to get this far? (we'll get to them in juuuust a minute)
---Excitement--Y'all..I will be GRADUATING..who wouldn't be excited?? I mean really.
---Anxiety--I will still have to move 3 states away and take the bar after all
-and last but not least, the tacky-est, childish-est, small-est, most deserved-est emotion of all
---An extreme desire---to shove my J.D. in the face of everyone, certain people in particular, who said I couldn't do it....they can suck a moldy sponge...eww..gross...but so true..
Bitter Betty says: MOVING RIGHT ALONG
What else has happened since I went away??? HMMM...lemme think...
I KNOW!!
I ran a marathon SUCKAS! Yeah, thats right, I (well, I say "I" but it was mostly me, and mostly my dad) drug my not so fat, fat butt all 26.2 miles! It was amazing. It was too many things to explain in one blog...I'm so glad I did it and I truly cannot wait to do it again. During it, not so much, but now that I'm a month out, I can't wait to do it again. I'll train longer and work on my speed, but it was the most amazing experience, and I had to reach into a place so deep inside and make myself do something I really didn't think I could do and I did it. I really did it. It may not have been fast, and it may not have been pretty, but I did it. AND IT WAS SO PAINFUL. But pretty freaking AWESOME. :)
Made a huge decision...We're moving to Alabama/Georgia in May. We will be living in Phenix City, Alabama and commuting to Columbus Georgia for work. Jacob is pretty sure he's going to be getting a job with the same company he currently works for (the same people he worked for when we lived in AL before). And I'll be taking the Georgia bar in July. It's something that we have really labored over and thought about the entire time we've lived out here in Texas. We have run through every scenario we can imagine and we really feel like our life is in a place where we really want to have another baby and we really want to be near family when we do. So, Phenix City it is. My heart breaks a little each time I think about being away from the truly one of a kind friends we have made here, but I know that it really is the best thing to do. I just keep reminding myself that living out there as an attorney will be VERY different than living out here as a student. Meaning, we will have money to travel. (i.e. come back to Texas to see said amazing, wonderful, one of a kind, more like family, friends)
Is that enough updating for one blog?? I THINK SO...
I leave you with a picutre, as always...
It's an oldie---but a goodie...Meet Pete. He's Kristin's pet Camel. Long story short: law school makes you crazy. Pete is pretty awesome, and works at Kristin's apartment complex showing apartments (or maybe he is just the ride so they dont have to pay for a go kart?) You also may have seen him moonlighting on the Discovery Channel, in Pantene commercials, and in movies such as Kangaroo Jack (clearly pre-Kristin, its really all the appeal of having him work at the apartments aside from him being a camel obviously). He is pretty low maintenance, but gets a little moody during finals and sometimes forgets to re-fill the Brita filter. Pete had a short romance with Bertha, the GPS in our friend Carla's car, needless to say that didn't end well. Pete is a pretty cool dude. I dont know how he's been dealing with the new boy in Kristin's life, but I'm sure he'll let Kristin know, he IS moody you know!
Well ya'll its true. I DO have a blog. Crazy, I know.
I suppose I havent had much to say lately...the last 3 years seem like its just been more of the same. More complaining about law school, being in it, taking its exams, working in its bookstore...and now, that time is coming to a close folks!! I'm actually graduating in MAY! WHAAAT?? Barring an all out nuclear disaster, I'll get my JD in May of this year. I absolutely cannot believe it. Nor can I wait. I'm going to be as giddy as a school girl after getting her first kiss. Come to think of it thought, giddy doesn't even really begin to describe the different emotions I will have that day. I'll give you an expected run down:
---Gratitude---towards: my husband, my parents, my husband's parents, my brother, my extended family, my husbands extended family, and my friends..and nameless others (including but not limited to: an endless number of random people who have to inadvertently deal with my stress level: think cashier at major supermarket or bank teller, or random person running at the same time as me)
---Accomplishment--cuz really, who would have expected me to get this far? (we'll get to them in juuuust a minute)
---Excitement--Y'all..I will be GRADUATING..who wouldn't be excited?? I mean really.
---Anxiety--I will still have to move 3 states away and take the bar after all
-and last but not least, the tacky-est, childish-est, small-est, most deserved-est emotion of all
---An extreme desire---to shove my J.D. in the face of everyone, certain people in particular, who said I couldn't do it....they can suck a moldy sponge...eww..gross...but so true..
Bitter Betty says: MOVING RIGHT ALONG
What else has happened since I went away??? HMMM...lemme think...
I KNOW!!
I ran a marathon SUCKAS! Yeah, thats right, I (well, I say "I" but it was mostly me, and mostly my dad) drug my not so fat, fat butt all 26.2 miles! It was amazing. It was too many things to explain in one blog...I'm so glad I did it and I truly cannot wait to do it again. During it, not so much, but now that I'm a month out, I can't wait to do it again. I'll train longer and work on my speed, but it was the most amazing experience, and I had to reach into a place so deep inside and make myself do something I really didn't think I could do and I did it. I really did it. It may not have been fast, and it may not have been pretty, but I did it. AND IT WAS SO PAINFUL. But pretty freaking AWESOME. :)
Made a huge decision...We're moving to Alabama/Georgia in May. We will be living in Phenix City, Alabama and commuting to Columbus Georgia for work. Jacob is pretty sure he's going to be getting a job with the same company he currently works for (the same people he worked for when we lived in AL before). And I'll be taking the Georgia bar in July. It's something that we have really labored over and thought about the entire time we've lived out here in Texas. We have run through every scenario we can imagine and we really feel like our life is in a place where we really want to have another baby and we really want to be near family when we do. So, Phenix City it is. My heart breaks a little each time I think about being away from the truly one of a kind friends we have made here, but I know that it really is the best thing to do. I just keep reminding myself that living out there as an attorney will be VERY different than living out here as a student. Meaning, we will have money to travel. (i.e. come back to Texas to see said amazing, wonderful, one of a kind, more like family, friends)
Is that enough updating for one blog?? I THINK SO...
I leave you with a picutre, as always...
It's an oldie---but a goodie...Meet Pete. He's Kristin's pet Camel. Long story short: law school makes you crazy. Pete is pretty awesome, and works at Kristin's apartment complex showing apartments (or maybe he is just the ride so they dont have to pay for a go kart?) You also may have seen him moonlighting on the Discovery Channel, in Pantene commercials, and in movies such as Kangaroo Jack (clearly pre-Kristin, its really all the appeal of having him work at the apartments aside from him being a camel obviously). He is pretty low maintenance, but gets a little moody during finals and sometimes forgets to re-fill the Brita filter. Pete had a short romance with Bertha, the GPS in our friend Carla's car, needless to say that didn't end well. Pete is a pretty cool dude. I dont know how he's been dealing with the new boy in Kristin's life, but I'm sure he'll let Kristin know, he IS moody you know!
Monday, September 14, 2009
I so sorry
Sorry guys!! I've been SLACKING!
Well....what's been going on with Team in Training?? HMMMMMMMM
Had an AWESOME fundraiser and raised $1,300!!!!!
WOOO HOO!
I tell ya, I wasnt sure it would be that good, but it was!
So as far as raising money, the re-commitment monkey is off my back! I'm still not done, so please dont think that you don't need to donate! If you feel like you should, PLEASE DO! I've still got plenty of money left to raise and it sure isnt going to raise itself!!
The garage sale date has been set as well: September 26th. Ive got a lot of stuff people are giving me, but I still need more! So if giving stuff suits you better than giving money, please do that as well!
On the running front--I never thought running 6 miles would ever be this easy. Not that its easy, by any means, but its doable. Im not dying the next day. I'm barely even sore. The only reason I'm sore today I think is because I ran a little faster than normal, mostly because it felt AWESOME outside! I went and splurged (if you consider $45 a splurge) on some running tights (the capri, not the full tight) and ran in them yesterday. They were AMAZING! Im not tugging at my shorts constantly to make sure they are long enough, I dont think I'll ever be the girl who wears shorty shorts! I talked myself into the tights I've been oogling this weekend because of the rain. It just made sense to run in tights and not shorts.
Now this weather. I'm telling you. If it stays this way for another couple weeks, I will NOT complain! Maybe not the rain, since that is all nasty and what not, and we have gotten A LOT of it in the last couple of days. But the temperature, I'll take it! I'm thinking we're hanging out below average right now, and that is A-OK with me! I'm not sure anyone is complaining!!
What else??
MY BROTHER GOT A PUPPY!!
She is 8 weeks old, a full blood black lab. Her name is Nova! Nova dear is such a spit fire! Hell on wheels to be specific! My brother is definitely going to have his hands full with her! I'll get pictures on here as soon as they are on my computer !
I think that is it for now..I just wanted to give a short little update!
Stay tuned for another installment of "what they dont tell you when you start training for an endurance event". I promise, I'll get some good material :)
Well....what's been going on with Team in Training?? HMMMMMMMM
Had an AWESOME fundraiser and raised $1,300!!!!!
WOOO HOO!
I tell ya, I wasnt sure it would be that good, but it was!
So as far as raising money, the re-commitment monkey is off my back! I'm still not done, so please dont think that you don't need to donate! If you feel like you should, PLEASE DO! I've still got plenty of money left to raise and it sure isnt going to raise itself!!
The garage sale date has been set as well: September 26th. Ive got a lot of stuff people are giving me, but I still need more! So if giving stuff suits you better than giving money, please do that as well!
On the running front--I never thought running 6 miles would ever be this easy. Not that its easy, by any means, but its doable. Im not dying the next day. I'm barely even sore. The only reason I'm sore today I think is because I ran a little faster than normal, mostly because it felt AWESOME outside! I went and splurged (if you consider $45 a splurge) on some running tights (the capri, not the full tight) and ran in them yesterday. They were AMAZING! Im not tugging at my shorts constantly to make sure they are long enough, I dont think I'll ever be the girl who wears shorty shorts! I talked myself into the tights I've been oogling this weekend because of the rain. It just made sense to run in tights and not shorts.
Now this weather. I'm telling you. If it stays this way for another couple weeks, I will NOT complain! Maybe not the rain, since that is all nasty and what not, and we have gotten A LOT of it in the last couple of days. But the temperature, I'll take it! I'm thinking we're hanging out below average right now, and that is A-OK with me! I'm not sure anyone is complaining!!
What else??
MY BROTHER GOT A PUPPY!!
She is 8 weeks old, a full blood black lab. Her name is Nova! Nova dear is such a spit fire! Hell on wheels to be specific! My brother is definitely going to have his hands full with her! I'll get pictures on here as soon as they are on my computer !
I think that is it for now..I just wanted to give a short little update!
Stay tuned for another installment of "what they dont tell you when you start training for an endurance event". I promise, I'll get some good material :)
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Its Garage Sale Time!
I've made an official decision.
I'm going to have a garage sale to benefit Team in Training!!
Please Please Please let me know if you have ANYTHING you would be willing to donate! I'll need A-LOT. The timing of the event will depend on when you guys can get back to me!
In the past, I've had plenty of Garage Sales. The things that seem to go the fastest and bring in the most money are:
If you have absolutely ANYTHING, clothes, books, anything you don't want and want to get rid of, just let me know. I'll even come to you and get it! Ask your friends, just let them know its all for charity, I wont be keeping ONE RED CENT for myself! 100% goes to Team in Training, and thus the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!!
I'm going to have a garage sale to benefit Team in Training!!
Please Please Please let me know if you have ANYTHING you would be willing to donate! I'll need A-LOT. The timing of the event will depend on when you guys can get back to me!
In the past, I've had plenty of Garage Sales. The things that seem to go the fastest and bring in the most money are:
- furniture
- kids toys
- baby stuff
- electronics
If you have absolutely ANYTHING, clothes, books, anything you don't want and want to get rid of, just let me know. I'll even come to you and get it! Ask your friends, just let them know its all for charity, I wont be keeping ONE RED CENT for myself! 100% goes to Team in Training, and thus the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Running ryhmes with AWESOME
Just because you dont see it doesn't mean it isnt true!!
So this whole Team in Training thing is going FAN-tastic! I ran 4 miles today after a fairly frustrating past couple of weeks struggling to get 3 miles in. I'm telling you, this heat does weeeird things!!!
Tonight I'll give you a few of the things that happen to you when you start running. I figured, why make you wait? But since I dont have the time to put them all on here, I'll start you off with just a few! I'm sure I'll be finding more out as my miles increase as well, so dont worry, there is more in store!! (now THAT rhymed!)
1. Your, ahem, "stomach" does NOT like running. Well, mine doesnt. The first few weeks after I dive back in, I'm usually running home to run to the bathroom. Too much information?? LOL Well, its true. I even read an article about it. SO THERE!
2. As if that isnt bad enough. Underwear is not your friend. While it is an important part of the running/living life as a normal human being, it begins to have a love affair with places you dont want it to go. When you're in public. On the most public street you run down. And its awkward.
And you try and do the "I'm not picking my wedgie, but I really am" step, and that doesnt work for a variety of reasons I just cant get into.
3. When you have long toes, like me, you may suffer from the dreaded "black toe". Thats when you bust the blood vessels under your toenail, and then the nail dies because it doesnt have blood flow. So it falls off. And you're left with sheer awesomeness on your foot. Or not, you know, whatever.
4. If you didn't sweat before, WHOA BABY. You'll sweat now. So much so that you'll get little salt crystals on your face. Its nothing short of amazing. However, while it is technically salt, dont cook with it people. Thats just gross. I mean I know it's a recession and all, but that is just taking it TOO FAR. :)
OK that is all I have for now. There is more. I PROMISE.
Hope everyone has been enjoying the end of their summer. I know I am!!
So this whole Team in Training thing is going FAN-tastic! I ran 4 miles today after a fairly frustrating past couple of weeks struggling to get 3 miles in. I'm telling you, this heat does weeeird things!!!
Tonight I'll give you a few of the things that happen to you when you start running. I figured, why make you wait? But since I dont have the time to put them all on here, I'll start you off with just a few! I'm sure I'll be finding more out as my miles increase as well, so dont worry, there is more in store!! (now THAT rhymed!)
1. Your, ahem, "stomach" does NOT like running. Well, mine doesnt. The first few weeks after I dive back in, I'm usually running home to run to the bathroom. Too much information?? LOL Well, its true. I even read an article about it. SO THERE!
2. As if that isnt bad enough. Underwear is not your friend. While it is an important part of the running/living life as a normal human being, it begins to have a love affair with places you dont want it to go. When you're in public. On the most public street you run down. And its awkward.
And you try and do the "I'm not picking my wedgie, but I really am" step, and that doesnt work for a variety of reasons I just cant get into.
3. When you have long toes, like me, you may suffer from the dreaded "black toe". Thats when you bust the blood vessels under your toenail, and then the nail dies because it doesnt have blood flow. So it falls off. And you're left with sheer awesomeness on your foot. Or not, you know, whatever.
4. If you didn't sweat before, WHOA BABY. You'll sweat now. So much so that you'll get little salt crystals on your face. Its nothing short of amazing. However, while it is technically salt, dont cook with it people. Thats just gross. I mean I know it's a recession and all, but that is just taking it TOO FAR. :)
OK that is all I have for now. There is more. I PROMISE.
Hope everyone has been enjoying the end of their summer. I know I am!!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
In Training
We had our first training session with TNT yesterday morning. We only ran 2 miles with the team but we got our purple bracelets for having money in our account and we got our hats for having a 25 dollar donation or more within the first week! YAY Team!
The meeting itself was a real blast. I was my somewhat socially awkward self as usual. There may have been a couple of inappropriate jokes about my mom calling me special and letting me leave the house without my helmet...I also may have made some people slightly uncomfortable by informing them that my life has sucked for the last 2 years because I'm in law school...Ive got to work on my bitterness quotient, it was at critical mass on Saturday...possibly because I REALLY dont want to go back to school lol. I'm going to need to work on that..the whole not being socially awkward thing..it could make this whole attorney thing a little bit more difficult. lol. ANYWHO
I'm still thinking of more ways to make money. Maybe doing a bake sale at school? I'm not sure. If you have any awesome ideas, let me know, I'm open to suggestions. Although I do have my own restrictions...lets just say there will be no car washes in bikinis for me. No one needs to see that...lol....My mom and I are working on a cookbook to sell, but I can't be sure if that is going to happen until it happens, so I'm really concentrating on figuring out more ways to make money. I'm going to send out letters to friends and family in the next week, so hopefully you guys will come through! And my family too!!
Its all for a good cause!
The feeling of raising money and getting something done for those suffering with blood cancers, it really is an amazing feeling.
I'm going to link you guys to my website...so go check it out..PLEASE
Here is a running photo I promised. I am going to take one with my TNT shirt..just not yet! I'll have to get one with my snazzy new hat too... :) Yeah..so white shorts..not so flattering. Even less flattering when they are a size too big. Awesome. I'll have to remember that next time.
If I ever get up the guts, I am planning a particularly hilarious post about the things no one tells you about when you start training or even start running for that matter. The things your body comes up with to tell you how much it hates you every step of the way is nothing short of a comedy of errors. Who knew a body could be so picky! I'll think about all the things I've learned and share them with you...you know..so you can remember me when it happens to you..and smile knowing you weren't the only one. :)
Hope you guys have enjoyed that nice bout of weather, I have a feeling its gonna be HOT HOT HOT again!
The meeting itself was a real blast. I was my somewhat socially awkward self as usual. There may have been a couple of inappropriate jokes about my mom calling me special and letting me leave the house without my helmet...I also may have made some people slightly uncomfortable by informing them that my life has sucked for the last 2 years because I'm in law school...Ive got to work on my bitterness quotient, it was at critical mass on Saturday...possibly because I REALLY dont want to go back to school lol. I'm going to need to work on that..the whole not being socially awkward thing..it could make this whole attorney thing a little bit more difficult. lol. ANYWHO
I'm still thinking of more ways to make money. Maybe doing a bake sale at school? I'm not sure. If you have any awesome ideas, let me know, I'm open to suggestions. Although I do have my own restrictions...lets just say there will be no car washes in bikinis for me. No one needs to see that...lol....My mom and I are working on a cookbook to sell, but I can't be sure if that is going to happen until it happens, so I'm really concentrating on figuring out more ways to make money. I'm going to send out letters to friends and family in the next week, so hopefully you guys will come through! And my family too!!
Its all for a good cause!
The feeling of raising money and getting something done for those suffering with blood cancers, it really is an amazing feeling.
I'm going to link you guys to my website...so go check it out..PLEASE
Here is a running photo I promised. I am going to take one with my TNT shirt..just not yet! I'll have to get one with my snazzy new hat too... :) Yeah..so white shorts..not so flattering. Even less flattering when they are a size too big. Awesome. I'll have to remember that next time.
If I ever get up the guts, I am planning a particularly hilarious post about the things no one tells you about when you start training or even start running for that matter. The things your body comes up with to tell you how much it hates you every step of the way is nothing short of a comedy of errors. Who knew a body could be so picky! I'll think about all the things I've learned and share them with you...you know..so you can remember me when it happens to you..and smile knowing you weren't the only one. :)
Hope you guys have enjoyed that nice bout of weather, I have a feeling its gonna be HOT HOT HOT again!
Monday, July 27, 2009
One Year
I still can't believe its been a year.
Its been a pretty good year, nothing too terribly fascinating has happened, as you can see from my blogging. I'm looking forward to the next 50+ years with my super goofy, handsome, silly, funny, amazing husband. He keeps me on my toes, thats for sure!
So tonight was similar to the last year, kinda uneventful. We went for a run, and I made dinner. Chicken Parmesan, these bread thingies that I know there is a name for but I cant remember what it is, and cookies (peanut butter blossoms aka peanut butter cookies with a hershey kiss in the middle). We did the traditional eating of the cake, it was disgusting. But I'm glad we did it. I'm not always all about tradition, but having it tonight was nice.
Here is to another anniversary, and many many more to come!!!
I love you Jacob!!
Its me again
You know that pesky blogger who says they are going to post things but never does?? Yeah, thats me. I'm guilty, what can I say?
Ive been doing OK on the running front. I've lost about 5 pounds and am running 4.5 miles pretty consistently. Its been easier the last couple of weeks since it has decided to cool off some with the rain. The runs are still tough but I'm getting through it. Jacob bought me a stopwatch so I can time myself and I'm running between a 9:10-9:30 mile. Not bad considering the last time I was running consistently it was never that low!
We missed the kickoff this past Friday for the Team in Training, and have yet to find out who to get in touch with to get our packets and what not. I'm sure someone will call this week though. I hope they do anyway!!
Ok...thats my running post for the day...I'll update more about that later in the week...now its time to work on the all important post of the day!!! its 7/27/2009...if you know me you know what that means!!! I'll have a post about it for you later!! I gotta write it first...so pesky these blogs!!
Oh and I'm going to take some pictures soon too...Of the running business...you just wait..it's going to be awesome. lol...i kid i kid...kinda...
Ive been doing OK on the running front. I've lost about 5 pounds and am running 4.5 miles pretty consistently. Its been easier the last couple of weeks since it has decided to cool off some with the rain. The runs are still tough but I'm getting through it. Jacob bought me a stopwatch so I can time myself and I'm running between a 9:10-9:30 mile. Not bad considering the last time I was running consistently it was never that low!
We missed the kickoff this past Friday for the Team in Training, and have yet to find out who to get in touch with to get our packets and what not. I'm sure someone will call this week though. I hope they do anyway!!
Ok...thats my running post for the day...I'll update more about that later in the week...now its time to work on the all important post of the day!!! its 7/27/2009...if you know me you know what that means!!! I'll have a post about it for you later!! I gotta write it first...so pesky these blogs!!
Oh and I'm going to take some pictures soon too...Of the running business...you just wait..it's going to be awesome. lol...i kid i kid...kinda...
Friday, July 10, 2009
I'm feeling HOT HOT HOT
Man it was a hot one last night. (that's what sh....oh..well..I'll keep that in check for now)
I ran 4.5 miles last night..it was SUPER hot!!. I didn't go until almost 7, but it was still nearly 100 degrees when we left the house. (I'm just guessing, but yeah...it was stinkin hot).
It was definitely a hard won 4.5 miles, but it was good getting out and getting it done.
Having the motivation of the marathon and Team in Training is certainly helping. Just thinking about people who are out there suffering and can't get up and do normal things, helps me through when it gets rough. Its a choice I'm making to better myself and raise awareness and money,they didn't choose to get sick. Its a huge motivator when you just want to quit. I had one of the best runs in quite some time the night we joined. Just knowing that I am getting involved in something so great was a real boost to the run that night. The heat is not cooperating at the moment, but I'm sure it will get better with time. It has to cool off at some point right??
I did get a "fuel belt" (an awesome/not so awesome looking belt that has water bottles attached to it)...it has been helpful when it gets hot...I look a damn fool...but its all for the greater good right??? right????
Ok I'm outta here....Just thought I'd follow up on my progress thus far...I'll keep ya posted...next time I'll even throw in stuff that doesnt involve running! Promise!
I ran 4.5 miles last night..it was SUPER hot!!. I didn't go until almost 7, but it was still nearly 100 degrees when we left the house. (I'm just guessing, but yeah...it was stinkin hot).
It was definitely a hard won 4.5 miles, but it was good getting out and getting it done.
Having the motivation of the marathon and Team in Training is certainly helping. Just thinking about people who are out there suffering and can't get up and do normal things, helps me through when it gets rough. Its a choice I'm making to better myself and raise awareness and money,they didn't choose to get sick. Its a huge motivator when you just want to quit. I had one of the best runs in quite some time the night we joined. Just knowing that I am getting involved in something so great was a real boost to the run that night. The heat is not cooperating at the moment, but I'm sure it will get better with time. It has to cool off at some point right??
I did get a "fuel belt" (an awesome/not so awesome looking belt that has water bottles attached to it)...it has been helpful when it gets hot...I look a damn fool...but its all for the greater good right??? right????
Ok I'm outta here....Just thought I'd follow up on my progress thus far...I'll keep ya posted...next time I'll even throw in stuff that doesnt involve running! Promise!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Leukemia
Glad I got your attention!
Some of you may know already, but my Mom was diagnosed with leukemia in April of last year. She has CML. Its very treatable with medicines and she is almost in remission, but she will need to remain on her meds for the rest of her life. She is currently not a candidate for a bone marrow transplant, if some of the variables get better and some get worse, her doctor will begin exploring that as a possibility. Right now she is doing well, so we are just taking it one doctors visit at a time!
The reason I'm finally tell you this is because I joined Team in Training. I will be raising money to help the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society while I train for a marathon. I will be running the full White Rock Marathon in December.
If you want to know more about my mom's Leukemia, more about why I'm running or want to help me rais some money..check out my Team in Training website.
I'll be updating on here my progress as far as training goes and fundraising. Hopefully I'll have a good strategy soon and can let you in on the greatness!! Until then, please spread the word!!
Some of you may know already, but my Mom was diagnosed with leukemia in April of last year. She has CML. Its very treatable with medicines and she is almost in remission, but she will need to remain on her meds for the rest of her life. She is currently not a candidate for a bone marrow transplant, if some of the variables get better and some get worse, her doctor will begin exploring that as a possibility. Right now she is doing well, so we are just taking it one doctors visit at a time!
The reason I'm finally tell you this is because I joined Team in Training. I will be raising money to help the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society while I train for a marathon. I will be running the full White Rock Marathon in December.
If you want to know more about my mom's Leukemia, more about why I'm running or want to help me rais some money..check out my Team in Training website.
I'll be updating on here my progress as far as training goes and fundraising. Hopefully I'll have a good strategy soon and can let you in on the greatness!! Until then, please spread the word!!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Yummy
You thought this post would be about food. Oh my were you wrong!! Kristin (aka, K) just posted (and by just, I mean I just read it, she probably posted it last night) an interesting "list". Its her "list of hot celebs"..oh you know "the list". Everyone has one. If you dont already have one made, you know you've said it. Like...OOOH he's so hot..he is TOTALLY on "my list".
I was inspired. Here is my list...They all come with a "get of of jail free card". (insert dirty joke here about passing go and collecting 200 dollars)
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
He may have been slightly downgraded in the whole larger realm of things considering he's been seen out with Wonky Valtrex (aka Paris Hilton) but..seriously. YES PLEASE. If you dont know about his hotness...Google him. Just do an image search. You'll see the hotness...And he's a soccer superstar. Its the utlimate combination really.
2.Channing Tatum
I think he was on Prison Break? I dont know...all I know is I watch questionable movies and discovered this hottie mchotterson in Step Up. Totally worth the corny ass movie...because he is super duper fine.
3. Daniel Craig
007 ladies. Refer yourself to the title of this post. YUMMY. It needed to be said again. Yes he's a little older. But c'mon. I'll make an exception...
4. Jeffrey Donovan
Another name you may or may not know. He's on a little show called Burn Notice on USA. Jacob loves the show. I love the show too. Jacob likes it for the explosions, spy stuff, and the hot leading lady Fiona. I like it for this hot hunk. LOL. No the show really is good, but if it wasnt this hottie as the leading spy guy, I might not watch. lol. 2 spies, one list. Maybe I have a thing for the internationally wanted??
5. T.I.
So he's my red herring I suppose. He's just amazingly good looking. I know. Interesting pick. There is just something about him. Can't explain it.
There are so many more hotties out there who deserve a "men"-tion lol. But this is my "list". I'm sure I could come up with at LEAST a 10 person list. But K's list was only 5, so alas, mine is only 5. Maybe that's the rule or something...you can only have 5??
Well quickly here are honorable MENtions:
--David Beckham..have you SEEN his underwear ads?? HELLO! (just dont let him talk, his voice is squeaky)
--George Clooney..dont judge. You know he FINE.
--Chris Pine...yumm
--Ryan Reynolds.did you see the cover of Entertainment Weekly??
--Robert Pattinson...but only during Twilight. Not in real life. He must be 100+ years old and a vampire to be sexy in my book apparently. lol
Ok thats it...now, who is on your list???
I was inspired. Here is my list...They all come with a "get of of jail free card". (insert dirty joke here about passing go and collecting 200 dollars)
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
He may have been slightly downgraded in the whole larger realm of things considering he's been seen out with Wonky Valtrex (aka Paris Hilton) but..seriously. YES PLEASE. If you dont know about his hotness...Google him. Just do an image search. You'll see the hotness...And he's a soccer superstar. Its the utlimate combination really.
2.Channing Tatum
I think he was on Prison Break? I dont know...all I know is I watch questionable movies and discovered this hottie mchotterson in Step Up. Totally worth the corny ass movie...because he is super duper fine.3. Daniel Craig
007 ladies. Refer yourself to the title of this post. YUMMY. It needed to be said again. Yes he's a little older. But c'mon. I'll make an exception...4. Jeffrey Donovan
Another name you may or may not know. He's on a little show called Burn Notice on USA. Jacob loves the show. I love the show too. Jacob likes it for the explosions, spy stuff, and the hot leading lady Fiona. I like it for this hot hunk. LOL. No the show really is good, but if it wasnt this hottie as the leading spy guy, I might not watch. lol. 2 spies, one list. Maybe I have a thing for the internationally wanted??5. T.I.
So he's my red herring I suppose. He's just amazingly good looking. I know. Interesting pick. There is just something about him. Can't explain it.
There are so many more hotties out there who deserve a "men"-tion lol. But this is my "list". I'm sure I could come up with at LEAST a 10 person list. But K's list was only 5, so alas, mine is only 5. Maybe that's the rule or something...you can only have 5??
Well quickly here are honorable MENtions:
--David Beckham..have you SEEN his underwear ads?? HELLO! (just dont let him talk, his voice is squeaky)
--George Clooney..dont judge. You know he FINE.
--Chris Pine...yumm
--Ryan Reynolds.did you see the cover of Entertainment Weekly??
--Robert Pattinson...but only during Twilight. Not in real life. He must be 100+ years old and a vampire to be sexy in my book apparently. lol
Ok thats it...now, who is on your list???
Friday, June 5, 2009
I tell ya
I think every post lately has started with something along the lines of "wow I'm a terrible blogger!"
Maybe, just maybe its because I AM.
I tell ya, I just dont have it in me much anymore.
I have nothing witty to say!!
So Ill just update you on what has been going on!
--Joined the Twitter world, wanted to tweet to John McCain but totally wimped out
--Reading...I'm plugging through Wicked right now, dont like it...But must finish..up next: something that isnt a commentary on politics, war, leadership, faith, blah blah drivel drivel
--Raising a very precocious pup..he's decided that he forgot about being potty trained...its annoying...
--Workin...every day from 9-2 and 9-3 on Fridays..
--Trying to figure out how to fit something FUN into my summer
--Hayden is going to my Dad's house the 1st of July..until the 12th..its going to be a LONG time, but I would say, much needed for both of us by then :)
--Ill have my first 4th of July sans kiddo...maybe I'll do something fun, go to the lake or something..thats what cool kids do right? go to the lake for 4th of July?? Maybe I should stay home since my "cool kid" quotient is always dwindling!
--Apparently pissing off the cash register....NO SALE NO SALE NO SALE...SORRY I wont press that button the rest of the time I'm here! I PROMISE...sheesh...testy much??
OK...I think that about sums it up..
Picture: the aforementioned pup..man he's growing up...i guess i could say that about the both of them!
Maybe, just maybe its because I AM.
I tell ya, I just dont have it in me much anymore.
I have nothing witty to say!!
So Ill just update you on what has been going on!
--Joined the Twitter world, wanted to tweet to John McCain but totally wimped out
--Reading...I'm plugging through Wicked right now, dont like it...But must finish..up next: something that isnt a commentary on politics, war, leadership, faith, blah blah drivel drivel
--Raising a very precocious pup..he's decided that he forgot about being potty trained...its annoying...
--Workin...every day from 9-2 and 9-3 on Fridays..
--Trying to figure out how to fit something FUN into my summer
--Hayden is going to my Dad's house the 1st of July..until the 12th..its going to be a LONG time, but I would say, much needed for both of us by then :)
--Ill have my first 4th of July sans kiddo...maybe I'll do something fun, go to the lake or something..thats what cool kids do right? go to the lake for 4th of July?? Maybe I should stay home since my "cool kid" quotient is always dwindling!
--Apparently pissing off the cash register....NO SALE NO SALE NO SALE...SORRY I wont press that button the rest of the time I'm here! I PROMISE...sheesh...testy much??
OK...I think that about sums it up..
Picture: the aforementioned pup..man he's growing up...i guess i could say that about the both of them!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Shock. This blog might ACTUALLY make sense!
That must mean finals are over!! WOO HOOO!!
What's been going on around these parts then?? hmm..
I STARTED MY FIRST JOB EVER! Another shocker, I know. You might wonder why at 24 I'm just now becoming a member of the work force. Well his name is Hayden and he's 7. I've spent the last few years being a student and a mom. No time for work. But now that it's summer for me, I got a job. My dad was pressuring me to do it, and I said what the heck, I realize it really IS in my best interest to have SOMETHING on my resume when I graduate other than just school. So for the next year and a half (hopefully) I'll be working at the law school bookstore. It's a great setup. I get money off books, clothes, and food!! WOOT! It just doesn't much better than that for a law student! Most "law" jobs don't pay. And, well, when you have a kid and can't take him where you're going, it helps to get paid to send him to day care. (another shocker. I'm just full of them today huh? lol) My dad just didn't seem to understand that A. Law jobs don't pay and B. I dont want to take any more of his money than I have to. Oh well.
So I have a job!! Woot. 8.50 an hour. 9-2 M-Th then 9-3 on Friday. Weekends are FREE! YAY!
Ok so what else?? My Hayden-man did AWESOME on his last report card!! That was a sweet bonus.
My pup keeps growing and growing. I'll take some pictures here soon, hopefully you'll be able to tell how BIG he's gotten!
I did a major clean of my downstairs and am SUPER satisfied with how it turned out. Even though its getting a little messy again...it will only take about 15 min. tops to get it back in shape! YAY. I'm currently writing this blog to avoid doing the same upstairs. It needs it. Bad. I live upstairs either at the desk or sitting in the bed during finals. (Well I did this year for half of it, the other half was spend downstairs on the super comfy couch. I got tired of looking at this room since I stayed in it to write the paper too...LAME) I need to clean out closets, dust, sweep, mop, the whole nine. I JUST DONT WANNA! I figure I'll get some of it done. I'm conserving precious energy for my run later.
Speaking of which, I'm back on the running bandwagon. I dont know how much I will end up talkin about it here, but I am trying to train for the marathon in December. I promised myself a long time ago that I would run a marathon by the time I turn 25. And, well, that is December 22! So HOPEFULLY I'll get my act together and get on it!! It will be H.O.T. this summer, but it will do me some good.
I dunno what else. I'm not feeling super witty right this moment. I just thought that if I want people to continue to read this ole blog of mine, I might as well WRITE something! s
OKIE DOKIE!!
A picture to send you off!
A picture of my Mother's Day present from the kiddo. Super random, but super cute because I know for a fact he picked it out :)
I said "Thanks Hayden!! What made you think I would want a rabbit?" and he said "Because you like rabbits" and I said "YEP! You're right! I sure do! How come you picked this one?" "Because I knew you would put it by the front door"........all occurring AFTER I put it out on the front porch. By the front door. LOL. The kid knows his mama!
and no. I dont collect rabbits. Well I do now. But only ONE. (and my dolly i had when i was a kid...her name was rosey--she was a rabbit...with roses all over her...hence the name..i was SO creative i know)
What's been going on around these parts then?? hmm..
I STARTED MY FIRST JOB EVER! Another shocker, I know. You might wonder why at 24 I'm just now becoming a member of the work force. Well his name is Hayden and he's 7. I've spent the last few years being a student and a mom. No time for work. But now that it's summer for me, I got a job. My dad was pressuring me to do it, and I said what the heck, I realize it really IS in my best interest to have SOMETHING on my resume when I graduate other than just school. So for the next year and a half (hopefully) I'll be working at the law school bookstore. It's a great setup. I get money off books, clothes, and food!! WOOT! It just doesn't much better than that for a law student! Most "law" jobs don't pay. And, well, when you have a kid and can't take him where you're going, it helps to get paid to send him to day care. (another shocker. I'm just full of them today huh? lol) My dad just didn't seem to understand that A. Law jobs don't pay and B. I dont want to take any more of his money than I have to. Oh well.
So I have a job!! Woot. 8.50 an hour. 9-2 M-Th then 9-3 on Friday. Weekends are FREE! YAY!
Ok so what else?? My Hayden-man did AWESOME on his last report card!! That was a sweet bonus.
My pup keeps growing and growing. I'll take some pictures here soon, hopefully you'll be able to tell how BIG he's gotten!
I did a major clean of my downstairs and am SUPER satisfied with how it turned out. Even though its getting a little messy again...it will only take about 15 min. tops to get it back in shape! YAY. I'm currently writing this blog to avoid doing the same upstairs. It needs it. Bad. I live upstairs either at the desk or sitting in the bed during finals. (Well I did this year for half of it, the other half was spend downstairs on the super comfy couch. I got tired of looking at this room since I stayed in it to write the paper too...LAME) I need to clean out closets, dust, sweep, mop, the whole nine. I JUST DONT WANNA! I figure I'll get some of it done. I'm conserving precious energy for my run later.
Speaking of which, I'm back on the running bandwagon. I dont know how much I will end up talkin about it here, but I am trying to train for the marathon in December. I promised myself a long time ago that I would run a marathon by the time I turn 25. And, well, that is December 22! So HOPEFULLY I'll get my act together and get on it!! It will be H.O.T. this summer, but it will do me some good.
I dunno what else. I'm not feeling super witty right this moment. I just thought that if I want people to continue to read this ole blog of mine, I might as well WRITE something! s
OKIE DOKIE!!
A picture to send you off!
A picture of my Mother's Day present from the kiddo. Super random, but super cute because I know for a fact he picked it out :)
I said "Thanks Hayden!! What made you think I would want a rabbit?" and he said "Because you like rabbits" and I said "YEP! You're right! I sure do! How come you picked this one?" "Because I knew you would put it by the front door"........all occurring AFTER I put it out on the front porch. By the front door. LOL. The kid knows his mama!and no. I dont collect rabbits. Well I do now. But only ONE. (and my dolly i had when i was a kid...her name was rosey--she was a rabbit...with roses all over her...hence the name..i was SO creative i know)
Sunday, May 10, 2009
oh neglected one
what if the pen companies had to put disclaimers on their packaging about their ink permanently staining your skin (i'm just saying..you never know..those doodles from 8th grade could have been FOREVER)?
would they then have public service announcements because they know how much kids LOOOVE to write on their hand??
what would they say??
--This is Jenny..One sunny Monday, a day beautiful day in Fargo, North Dakota, Jenny decided she would say yes to Brad. She became his very first girlfriend, and he became her very first boyfriend. All was well, and Jenny wrote on her hand, like a lot of misguided girls her age do. She wrote I Love Brad. Then that Friday, Brad broke up with her. Now Jenny is stuck with her faded love story on her hand. Dont be like Jenny.
OOORRR
--This is Polly. She wanted to play the Pen 15 game. So she wrote Pen15 on her hand. Now she will go through life with penis written on her hand. Dont be like Polly.
Be safe..and dont write on your hands kids. Or you could end up like Jenny and Polly. Scarred for LIFE.
Be right, Dont Write!!
LOLOLOL
sorry...i'm a little delusional
because in reailty...those are just tattoos right??
but funnier because they are done with an ink pen...slash it was hilarious in my head...
would they then have public service announcements because they know how much kids LOOOVE to write on their hand??
what would they say??
--This is Jenny..One sunny Monday, a day beautiful day in Fargo, North Dakota, Jenny decided she would say yes to Brad. She became his very first girlfriend, and he became her very first boyfriend. All was well, and Jenny wrote on her hand, like a lot of misguided girls her age do. She wrote I Love Brad. Then that Friday, Brad broke up with her. Now Jenny is stuck with her faded love story on her hand. Dont be like Jenny.
OOORRR
--This is Polly. She wanted to play the Pen 15 game. So she wrote Pen15 on her hand. Now she will go through life with penis written on her hand. Dont be like Polly.
Be safe..and dont write on your hands kids. Or you could end up like Jenny and Polly. Scarred for LIFE.
Be right, Dont Write!!
LOLOLOL
sorry...i'm a little delusional
because in reailty...those are just tattoos right??
but funnier because they are done with an ink pen...slash it was hilarious in my head...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Why?
someone made this....it made me think of Em.Why does the back of my husband's anti dandruff shampoo say "Warning: for external use only"
He tried to explain it....I was to pre-occupied with what the eff internal dandruff would look like/where it would be.
Why do I hate school so much?
Again, husband tried to explain. I was pre-occupied with the fact that I was snotting on my comforter and was in dire need of a tissue..yet he was still just looking at me..WTF?
Why is TV at 1230 at night so much more interesting than my public health paper?
oh yeah thats right....because it isnt so mind-numbingly boring that I would rather poke my eyes out than work on it...thhaatts right!!!
My last one is a how/why/I totally understand now
How is it that your heart expands to bring people/dogs in so easily? Even when you don't know if you could love something as much as your other dog?
Well I totally understand what people are always saying about their kids, but mine is about my pupper dog. I never thought I could love a puppy as much as I love my Bailey-doodles, but I do. And my Bailey-doodles is still my baby girl. Crazy.
Mushy enough? Good. Good thing thats all I got!!
I found a website looking for warning labels..and made one of my own:
and another one
warning label generator
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