Here is a quest post from Kristin at Windy Poplars. My very own first guest blogger here at Life as a Cajun Bombshell! I love her blog and her personality. We have a lot in common. She is one of my favorite non-military bloggers! You should check her out and show her some love. She is always so motivating and uplifting. I promise it will be worth it!
First of all, I'd like to thank my dear bloggy friend, Mrs. Ma'am for asking me to do a guest post for her "Life as a Cajun Bombshell". What an honor! While I write about lots of things over at Windy Poplars, you've caught me on a rather introspective day. I hope you'll pour yourself some iced tea, and join me in my reflections...
How many times a day (week, month, year), do we get that feeling in our souls that we've accomplished something great? I don't mean great on the Richter Scale, measuring impaction levels on mankind as a whole, but great in the sense that you KNOW that what you just did, was something you were created to do. It resounds in your very deepest heart of hearts. It could be an inner joy and peace...a sense of purpose fulfilled...a delight with your soul at perfect rest...a longing satisfied. We're going to call that a "golden feeling" for the purposes of this post. I find colors can be a great way of expressing emotions - don't you think?
I love having that feeling of gold! It's a natural high. Even if it's only for a moment. It helps you wade through all kind of daily mundane, and like a drug, keeps you wanting more.~
So with that in mind, now switch over to thinking about the dreams you have for your life. Do they meld in any way with those aforementioned feelings of gold? Many of mine do, and that's why, after connecting those two thoughts, I had my epiphany:
A Key to Happiness:
1. Spend time thinking about the dreams and desires that were placed in your hearts secret place before you were born. - Also consciously noting that the realization of them brings about immense feelings of gold!
2. Stop sitting around and waiting for them to occur by chance.- DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
Several blogs have been inspiring me lately to live my dreams. Who knows if we'll ever see tomorrow? But we DO have today! Many of my dreams have always seemed far off in the future.- "We don't have the money", "It's too much work", "I have no idea how to even go about getting started", "I'm too young and inexperienced", are all excuses I've used. No more my friend!
It's time to start being a dream liver! I'm stepping out into the unknown and am in search of gold! Here are some stops along my Golden Road Map, I hope it will inspire you to make one of your own!
*Golden Dream: Nurturing weary souls by providing care and pampering and bliss! Giving them an escape from their everyday life, and helping to restore their calm.-
*Map: Sprucing up our guest room and bath to act as a "bed and breakfast" where all their needs are met - offered to all on a donations basis -only as people are led and able.
*Golden Dream: Marriage Counseling - helping to build strong, vibrant marriages.
*Map: See the map above - providing thought provoking and interactive material for couples to use while staying with us if they so desire to grow their relationship. - Also planning marriage days/events for couples only that involve growing in trust, vulnerability, communication, and fun companionship.
*Golden Dream: Community - fellowship, and providing "family" for those who have none (or none close by).
*Map: Looking into building and running a boarding house - a long time dream of mine! Praying for direction... Making lots of phone calls!
*Golden Dream: Travel - My heart experiences many golden thrills when I'm exploring a new place for the first time, or visiting an old gem that holds lots of memories. Also tied tightly to this, is the reconnection that happens with my dear husband when we're taken out of our daily routine, and set out on an adventure together. That's pure gold!
*Map: Starting to look for a supplemental job that will purely provide travel money - so that it can become a more regular part of our lives.
Thanks, Mrs. Ma'am for letting me share some of my dreams with your readers today! Happy Weekending to All!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Sorry
I just want to apologize about not blogging much. There is so much going on right now. I can tell you that once I come back full blown, it will all be worth it! I promise.
Right now, I am focusing on finishing my finals. Normally, it would not take me this long but with everything else going on around me it's hard to stay focused and find the time to commit a lot of time at once to it. That is literally consuming majority of my time. It will not be any easier either since I am doubling up this next term.
I am still planning our Ireland trip. So far I have booked our hotel rooms and flights. I am building an itinerary now. It has kind of been put on the back burner for now, but November will be here before we know it.
Mr. Man leaves tomorrow for his training. He will be gone for about 3 and a half weeks. I believe I already mentioned this numerous times, so nothing new with that.
Mr. Man is off today, so we are going to finish up our errands together, then I will be finishing up my finals. I hope they are finished by today.
Yesterday, I went shopping. I bought some shirts, tanks, a new purse, and a makeup bag. I love shopping! You already knew that, though!
Really that is about it. Once again I am sorry for not being around often. Like I said before, there are reasons behind it and when I come back full blown again, it will be so exciting and nonstop.
For now, say a prayer that I finish my finals soon so I can be done with them!
Right now, I am focusing on finishing my finals. Normally, it would not take me this long but with everything else going on around me it's hard to stay focused and find the time to commit a lot of time at once to it. That is literally consuming majority of my time. It will not be any easier either since I am doubling up this next term.
I am still planning our Ireland trip. So far I have booked our hotel rooms and flights. I am building an itinerary now. It has kind of been put on the back burner for now, but November will be here before we know it.
Mr. Man leaves tomorrow for his training. He will be gone for about 3 and a half weeks. I believe I already mentioned this numerous times, so nothing new with that.
Mr. Man is off today, so we are going to finish up our errands together, then I will be finishing up my finals. I hope they are finished by today.
Yesterday, I went shopping. I bought some shirts, tanks, a new purse, and a makeup bag. I love shopping! You already knew that, though!
Really that is about it. Once again I am sorry for not being around often. Like I said before, there are reasons behind it and when I come back full blown again, it will be so exciting and nonstop.
For now, say a prayer that I finish my finals soon so I can be done with them!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Buffalo Chicken Wings:
This is a Cajun style of making buffalo chicken wings. I have not made this recipe in a long time due to our diets, but people are always asking me how to make Buffalo Wings cajun style. I thought I would share this recipe with you all.
Ingredients:
24 wings
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 cups of vegetable oil
4 tablespoons of butter
2-5 tablespoons of hot sauce (I use Tabasco and Louisiana Red Hot Sauce because I feel they are the hottest out of the most I have tried. Red Hot does not compare at all!)
1 tablespoon of white vinegar
Celery sticks (optional)
Directions:
Sprinkle the wings with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large casserole. When it is hot, add half of the wings and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occassionally. When the chicken wings are gold brown and crisp, remove them and drain well. Add the remaining wings and cook about 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Drain well. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add 2-5 tablespoons (or to taste) of the hot sauce. Add the vinegar. Put the chicken wings on a warm serving platter and pour the butter mixture over them. Serve with Blue Cheese Dressing and celery sticks.
This makes about 4 to 6 servings.
Ingredients:
24 wings
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 cups of vegetable oil
4 tablespoons of butter
2-5 tablespoons of hot sauce (I use Tabasco and Louisiana Red Hot Sauce because I feel they are the hottest out of the most I have tried. Red Hot does not compare at all!)
1 tablespoon of white vinegar
Celery sticks (optional)
Directions:
Sprinkle the wings with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large casserole. When it is hot, add half of the wings and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occassionally. When the chicken wings are gold brown and crisp, remove them and drain well. Add the remaining wings and cook about 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Drain well. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add 2-5 tablespoons (or to taste) of the hot sauce. Add the vinegar. Put the chicken wings on a warm serving platter and pour the butter mixture over them. Serve with Blue Cheese Dressing and celery sticks.
This makes about 4 to 6 servings.
Monday, August 9, 2010
So Much Going On
I have not really been blogging much. Things have been so busy around here. This week is finals, so a lot of my time is taken up by that. Mr. Man was put on the exercise last minute, so he is working nights this week again. He leaves on Saturday for his TDY. Poor guy is going to be exhausted.
Instead of working 6pm to 6am, he is working 8pm to 8am. I have no complaints about that, but this morning I woke up at 11:30am (on his schedule) to no husband. I freaked out a little. I just thought he may have feel asleep downstairs. I went downstairs, and there was still no Mr. Man. I went back upstairs and just thought I overlooked him in the bed. Of course, I was wrong. I called his work and got the busy signal about 5 times before it finally rang. The new guy answered. I asked if Mr. Man was there and he said, "Ugh, I think he's on the flight line." Mr. Man does not work on the flight line. I just said, "Ok, but he is at work, right?" The new guy replied, "Yea, yea, he's hear." About 2 seconds after I hung up the phone, Mr. Man walked through the door. I told him the story, and his reaction -- "Are you serious? Wow, the new guy got me confused with (another name similar to Mr. Man's)." Interesting, really interesting.
On Friday, he will get off at midnight. On Saturday, he has to meet the shuttle to the airport at 3:45am. When is he suppose to sleep? Seriously, I feel sorry for his schedule. But he has no complaints. He is still bubbly and happy like he is getting all the sleep in the world. If I do not get 9-10 hours of sleep a night, I can not function. Kudos to Mr. Man for that.
This week I have been sick. It started with my ears a couple of weeks ago. I had a slight throbbing pain. It itched. It went to the other ear, too. When wind or air entered it, it hurt. I finally made a doctor's appointment because it happens every couple of months since I have moved here. When I was younger I had to go to the Ears, Nose, Throat doctor once a year to get my ears cleaned because I produce more ear wax than an average person. They would give me these ear drops that helped with it. I went and saw the physician, and he basically told me that my ears were clogged. He thought it would be a good idea to clean them himself. Wrong! They were so sensitive, and I jumped at everything because they were so sore. Finally, he referred me to the ENT. That got me no where, too. I went in and the girl that was working the desk is the one that took me back and the one that cleaned my ears. I did not think anything of it because they were really slow, but then she proceeds to tell me that the ear wax is really close to my eye drum and she is nervous. So I just sat there and let her do her thing. She cleaned some out, but then told me that she did not feel like getting any closer because she was not comfortable with it. Really?! I was not too happy with that at all. She told me to try and wash it out with peroxide and warm water or an over-the-counter cleaning kit-- that I actually told her about from the physician. Seriously, do you think I would go to the doctor if I had not tried to do something about my ears myself? Obviously, I have tried all of this plus more and nothing is working. I just want to see a dang professional, an actual doctor.
I will do the ear wax candling and see if they will help move it away from the ear drum before I go back to the ENT. I think that is my only option at this point, but when I go back, I will ask to see an actual doctor because this has gone on for way too long.
I am glad that it has not moved to my throat or nose. Now, that would be horrible.
A few days after the ear situation, I woke up to a crusted shut eyeball. It was bloodshot and so red. I thought maybe it was pink eye, but I was wrong. I think it is from my contacts. I have been wearing my glasses since. This has been about a week, and it is still red around my pupil. I guess I will need to make an eye doctor's appointment, too. Am I just falling apart or what?
I feel like I am. When it rains, it pours for sure. I guess it could be worse, so I should be counting my blessings. I just wish the doctors here would actually take care of business instead of beating around the bush. It drives me nuts sometimes.
After this week, after finals, I have another term that I am doubling up on. Mr. Man will be away for the first 3 and a half weeks of it, which is good. It will give me time to get me a schedule going. I just hope he is back for our baby boy's birthday. Mr. Man has only been here for 1, and that one was last year. Hopefully, he can be here for another one.
To add to all this busyness, people are always asking me to do random things for them. I do not mind at all. I am not complaining at all! It just seems when I am busy, I get bombarded with more things. It all happens at once. I am glad people feel like they can rely on me, really I am. But it definitely adds to me going nonstop.
Me and the boy both got haircuts this week. He is finally all nice and shaved. Makes me sad a little. I prefer him furry, but he is happier shaved. I may take him out to the beach again while Mr. Man is away if it works out. If school does not consume too much of my time. I am sure he would enjoy rolling around in the sand without so much hair! I think I have decided that I am going to let mine grow out again. I really miss it being long, but I think I may regret letting it grow again. It's so easy to take care of short. It's so quick and easy to fix. I guess we will see. If I decide to continue cutting it, I am going to invest in me some extensions. I miss my long her from time to time, and vice versa. I think extensions will be a quick fix depending on my mood.
We heard word on the next deployment. Let's just say my calculations are pretty close, not exact. But anything can change between now and then. I like the idea of knowing there will be one rather than there is a possibly. At this base, it is always out there. But it's nice to know it's being discussed and planned for.
Hopefully, I will have some good news for you soon. Nothing fantastic, nothing dramatic, but something interesting. Debating on sharing or not.
Instead of working 6pm to 6am, he is working 8pm to 8am. I have no complaints about that, but this morning I woke up at 11:30am (on his schedule) to no husband. I freaked out a little. I just thought he may have feel asleep downstairs. I went downstairs, and there was still no Mr. Man. I went back upstairs and just thought I overlooked him in the bed. Of course, I was wrong. I called his work and got the busy signal about 5 times before it finally rang. The new guy answered. I asked if Mr. Man was there and he said, "Ugh, I think he's on the flight line." Mr. Man does not work on the flight line. I just said, "Ok, but he is at work, right?" The new guy replied, "Yea, yea, he's hear." About 2 seconds after I hung up the phone, Mr. Man walked through the door. I told him the story, and his reaction -- "Are you serious? Wow, the new guy got me confused with (another name similar to Mr. Man's)." Interesting, really interesting.
On Friday, he will get off at midnight. On Saturday, he has to meet the shuttle to the airport at 3:45am. When is he suppose to sleep? Seriously, I feel sorry for his schedule. But he has no complaints. He is still bubbly and happy like he is getting all the sleep in the world. If I do not get 9-10 hours of sleep a night, I can not function. Kudos to Mr. Man for that.
This week I have been sick. It started with my ears a couple of weeks ago. I had a slight throbbing pain. It itched. It went to the other ear, too. When wind or air entered it, it hurt. I finally made a doctor's appointment because it happens every couple of months since I have moved here. When I was younger I had to go to the Ears, Nose, Throat doctor once a year to get my ears cleaned because I produce more ear wax than an average person. They would give me these ear drops that helped with it. I went and saw the physician, and he basically told me that my ears were clogged. He thought it would be a good idea to clean them himself. Wrong! They were so sensitive, and I jumped at everything because they were so sore. Finally, he referred me to the ENT. That got me no where, too. I went in and the girl that was working the desk is the one that took me back and the one that cleaned my ears. I did not think anything of it because they were really slow, but then she proceeds to tell me that the ear wax is really close to my eye drum and she is nervous. So I just sat there and let her do her thing. She cleaned some out, but then told me that she did not feel like getting any closer because she was not comfortable with it. Really?! I was not too happy with that at all. She told me to try and wash it out with peroxide and warm water or an over-the-counter cleaning kit-- that I actually told her about from the physician. Seriously, do you think I would go to the doctor if I had not tried to do something about my ears myself? Obviously, I have tried all of this plus more and nothing is working. I just want to see a dang professional, an actual doctor.
I will do the ear wax candling and see if they will help move it away from the ear drum before I go back to the ENT. I think that is my only option at this point, but when I go back, I will ask to see an actual doctor because this has gone on for way too long.
I am glad that it has not moved to my throat or nose. Now, that would be horrible.
A few days after the ear situation, I woke up to a crusted shut eyeball. It was bloodshot and so red. I thought maybe it was pink eye, but I was wrong. I think it is from my contacts. I have been wearing my glasses since. This has been about a week, and it is still red around my pupil. I guess I will need to make an eye doctor's appointment, too. Am I just falling apart or what?
I feel like I am. When it rains, it pours for sure. I guess it could be worse, so I should be counting my blessings. I just wish the doctors here would actually take care of business instead of beating around the bush. It drives me nuts sometimes.
After this week, after finals, I have another term that I am doubling up on. Mr. Man will be away for the first 3 and a half weeks of it, which is good. It will give me time to get me a schedule going. I just hope he is back for our baby boy's birthday. Mr. Man has only been here for 1, and that one was last year. Hopefully, he can be here for another one.
To add to all this busyness, people are always asking me to do random things for them. I do not mind at all. I am not complaining at all! It just seems when I am busy, I get bombarded with more things. It all happens at once. I am glad people feel like they can rely on me, really I am. But it definitely adds to me going nonstop.
Me and the boy both got haircuts this week. He is finally all nice and shaved. Makes me sad a little. I prefer him furry, but he is happier shaved. I may take him out to the beach again while Mr. Man is away if it works out. If school does not consume too much of my time. I am sure he would enjoy rolling around in the sand without so much hair! I think I have decided that I am going to let mine grow out again. I really miss it being long, but I think I may regret letting it grow again. It's so easy to take care of short. It's so quick and easy to fix. I guess we will see. If I decide to continue cutting it, I am going to invest in me some extensions. I miss my long her from time to time, and vice versa. I think extensions will be a quick fix depending on my mood.
We heard word on the next deployment. Let's just say my calculations are pretty close, not exact. But anything can change between now and then. I like the idea of knowing there will be one rather than there is a possibly. At this base, it is always out there. But it's nice to know it's being discussed and planned for.
Hopefully, I will have some good news for you soon. Nothing fantastic, nothing dramatic, but something interesting. Debating on sharing or not.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
10 Things that Inspire Me: #1
This is part of the 101 Things to do in 1001 Days project. I listed that I would like to find 10 things that inspire me to be who I want to be or have inspired me to be who I am today.
I am going to list them one by one as I come across them. I think this is going to be harder than I originally thought, but it will be interesting for me.
The first thing that inspires me to be who I am is: Obesity in America and America's reputation on food.
Since I have lived in England for a couple of years, I have realized how much American convenience foods and ways of life have such a bad reputation. Obesity in America is a big subject around the world. While I lived in the U.S. I never really saw or understood this fact. I did see it in people, but I thought it was a common fact world wide. Although there are many obese people here in England, America still holds the worst reputation and statistics for obesity. A lot of this problem is blamed on the conveniences that Americans love.
I would have to say that I see why people would view America like this. We are famous for our fast food chains and our grocery shopping habits that allow us to eat something straight from a box. Now for some, this is not that big of a deal. And personally, I find it to be judgmental. Judgmental because I see England slowly leaning towards this behavior, but yet they continue to blame the U.S. for this. It is definitely not the fault of the American people that others are deciding that fast food is the way of life. They make that decision on their own.
However, I hate to hear this. I hear it all the time, especially on TV. Recently, the UK was discussing opening some type of restaurant. One that was opened in America that is slowly making it's way around the world. Many English people objected to it because they said, "This is American food. American food is bad for our society and economy." Seriously? This was a restaurant. People need to take responsibility for their own actions and stop blaming others. If I chose to eat McDonald's one day, that is my choice. I do not go and blame the English people for having a McDonald's in this country.
Why does this inspire me?
It inspires me to want to change the reputation that America currently holds. It makes me want to change the way our future generations are raised. It makes me want to encourage all obese people to change their way of life. I know this is impossible, but maybe it could happen. Who knows.... I just know that I can contribute to that change by changing myself. I do not eat fast food, but I once did. And this is exactly what encouraged me to make the change. People need to understand that eating healthy can be just as inexpensive and convenient as eating out all the time or driving through a drive thru. So for me, this is contribution and this is why it inspires me.
Maybe one day America will loose the reputation of being lazy and relying on conveniences. And really it can start anywhere. Hopefully, other Americans can set a good example for the future generations, show them a better way of life, and America can soon grow to be a healthier society.
I have to say that I would not have fully opened my eyes to how many conveniences Americans truly have. It's true. There are fast food chains located on every corner, every block. All of these fast food chains have drive thrus. That is probably the biggest problem. Here in England, it is not like that at all. You will every once in a while come across a Subway, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Dominoes, Subway, or Burger King. But NONE of these have drive thrus. I believe since being here in the UK I have seen one McDonald's that had a drive thru.
So on this thought, as American what is your view? Have you traveled to other countries and witnessed this, too? Do you feel that America can make the change, lose the bad reputation?
I am going to list them one by one as I come across them. I think this is going to be harder than I originally thought, but it will be interesting for me.
The first thing that inspires me to be who I am is: Obesity in America and America's reputation on food.
Since I have lived in England for a couple of years, I have realized how much American convenience foods and ways of life have such a bad reputation. Obesity in America is a big subject around the world. While I lived in the U.S. I never really saw or understood this fact. I did see it in people, but I thought it was a common fact world wide. Although there are many obese people here in England, America still holds the worst reputation and statistics for obesity. A lot of this problem is blamed on the conveniences that Americans love.
I would have to say that I see why people would view America like this. We are famous for our fast food chains and our grocery shopping habits that allow us to eat something straight from a box. Now for some, this is not that big of a deal. And personally, I find it to be judgmental. Judgmental because I see England slowly leaning towards this behavior, but yet they continue to blame the U.S. for this. It is definitely not the fault of the American people that others are deciding that fast food is the way of life. They make that decision on their own.
However, I hate to hear this. I hear it all the time, especially on TV. Recently, the UK was discussing opening some type of restaurant. One that was opened in America that is slowly making it's way around the world. Many English people objected to it because they said, "This is American food. American food is bad for our society and economy." Seriously? This was a restaurant. People need to take responsibility for their own actions and stop blaming others. If I chose to eat McDonald's one day, that is my choice. I do not go and blame the English people for having a McDonald's in this country.
Why does this inspire me?
It inspires me to want to change the reputation that America currently holds. It makes me want to change the way our future generations are raised. It makes me want to encourage all obese people to change their way of life. I know this is impossible, but maybe it could happen. Who knows.... I just know that I can contribute to that change by changing myself. I do not eat fast food, but I once did. And this is exactly what encouraged me to make the change. People need to understand that eating healthy can be just as inexpensive and convenient as eating out all the time or driving through a drive thru. So for me, this is contribution and this is why it inspires me.
Maybe one day America will loose the reputation of being lazy and relying on conveniences. And really it can start anywhere. Hopefully, other Americans can set a good example for the future generations, show them a better way of life, and America can soon grow to be a healthier society.
I have to say that I would not have fully opened my eyes to how many conveniences Americans truly have. It's true. There are fast food chains located on every corner, every block. All of these fast food chains have drive thrus. That is probably the biggest problem. Here in England, it is not like that at all. You will every once in a while come across a Subway, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Dominoes, Subway, or Burger King. But NONE of these have drive thrus. I believe since being here in the UK I have seen one McDonald's that had a drive thru.
So on this thought, as American what is your view? Have you traveled to other countries and witnessed this, too? Do you feel that America can make the change, lose the bad reputation?
Friday, August 6, 2010
MilSpouse Friday Fill-In:
Wife of a Sailor
1. What is something you wished you’d learned to do earlier in life?
Really, I have learned a lot very early. One of the most recent life lessons I have learned is that not everyone is going to like you for who you are. Some will not give you the light of day because they think they know everything and are better than everyone. So I wish that I would have learned that sooner, so I would not have taken it so hard once it hit. I hardly ever have someone not like me, and since I have been in the UK, I have had my fair share of drama from a couple of people that can not seem to let things go. Other than that, life is about living and learning so I am constantly learning new things, and I feel I am learning them all in good time.
2. What is your biggest pet peeve with the military?
The biggest is hurry up and wait. They want you to do everything you can do as fast as you can, in the shortest amount of time possible, but then when you are done and ready, they are just beginning their share. Of course the famous, no set dates or times. But I have to say I respect that one way much more than the hurry up and wait.
3. What tourist attraction near you have you never seen?
I live in the UK. I have not been to Wales or Cornwall. Those are two places I really want to go when I get the chance.
4. What are you avoiding doing right now?
A paper for my education class. It's the easiest paper, and I am over halfway done with it, but I will have all day tomorrow to myself since Mr. Man is going paintballing with some guys. I think I will finish it then!
5. Wine, beer or liquor?
I am now a wine drinker. I still love my occasional Sex on the Beach, Bahama Mama, or Margarita, but I have started drinking wine way more often. I think because when I drink, it's just a glass or so. Wine is the appropriate drink for something like that.
1. What is something you wished you’d learned to do earlier in life?
Really, I have learned a lot very early. One of the most recent life lessons I have learned is that not everyone is going to like you for who you are. Some will not give you the light of day because they think they know everything and are better than everyone. So I wish that I would have learned that sooner, so I would not have taken it so hard once it hit. I hardly ever have someone not like me, and since I have been in the UK, I have had my fair share of drama from a couple of people that can not seem to let things go. Other than that, life is about living and learning so I am constantly learning new things, and I feel I am learning them all in good time.
2. What is your biggest pet peeve with the military?
The biggest is hurry up and wait. They want you to do everything you can do as fast as you can, in the shortest amount of time possible, but then when you are done and ready, they are just beginning their share. Of course the famous, no set dates or times. But I have to say I respect that one way much more than the hurry up and wait.
3. What tourist attraction near you have you never seen?
I live in the UK. I have not been to Wales or Cornwall. Those are two places I really want to go when I get the chance.
4. What are you avoiding doing right now?
A paper for my education class. It's the easiest paper, and I am over halfway done with it, but I will have all day tomorrow to myself since Mr. Man is going paintballing with some guys. I think I will finish it then!
5. Wine, beer or liquor?
I am now a wine drinker. I still love my occasional Sex on the Beach, Bahama Mama, or Margarita, but I have started drinking wine way more often. I think because when I drink, it's just a glass or so. Wine is the appropriate drink for something like that.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Tomorrow is the big day! and Time Flies.
I am freaking exhausted. It is almost 1am, and I am up and about cleaning my house. Perfect, right?!
Not!
I am so ecstatic that our new sofas come tomorrow. No pictures will do any justice to what they truly look like. Mainly because our house is so small, and these are definitely an upgrade. I am seriously so proud of ourselves for doing this. It is something we knew we wanted to do while we were in England, but I never really thought it would actually happen. But it is!
Life has been so busy. I was talking to one of my cousins on the phone today, and I asked about my Aunt. I said, "Is your Mom back teaching or did she take more time off?" She said, "Oh, she's back teaching. She's been back." I said, "I thought she took some time off for her neck." She said, "Yea, she did, but that was two years ago." Where has time gone? I always feel like time is flying. The older I get the faster it goes. The family says it's the same for them with us. They will ask us about trips or something we did, and I always reply with, "That was like forever ago." It is like an ongoing cycle.
It's hard to believe we are were we are in our lives, doing the things we are doing. It's hard to believe we are 22 and 23 years old. It's hard to believe our baby boy is 4 years old. What next? I am not sure I want the answer to that question. It is quite amazing. The world in itself is amazing. The way it turns, the way things happen, the time it happens within, all of it. Sometimes it is frustrating and upsetting. Like, when I realized earlier that the last time I saw my baby, baby cousin was when she was 3 months old. Now, she's 2. The one and only time I have met her actually. Breaks my heart because those are my kiddos.
This little girl walks around singing country songs. Her brother, the one that is only a year older than her, was not even talking at this age. Not solid anyway. He was shy. Not this one. She is definitely the Miss Priss. Definitely asks just like me as a child. Well just like her Mom, my Mom, and her older sister. I guess we all get it honest.
Grant, Mr. Man's Godchild on my side, is so grown up now. He use to not talk at all. He would just grunt. I did the same thing when I was little. Grunt and point. The famous "Goodrich" trait. He is such an amazing and strong boy. He has outgrown his older siblings. He loves to play fight and wrestle, and he does not realize how tough he is being. He's a crazy boy for sure. He already does flips off the diving board all by himself. He talks like a maniac, so fast. I guess that's another "Goodrich" trait.
Then there is Eden. Now, this is Miss Priss at her best. This girl is smarter than a 5th grader, no lie. She is going to the 2nd grade. She uses words that I do not even know the meaning of. One day I was on the phone with her, and she was telling me a story. She decided to use a big word. Yea, I had to totally ask my Mom what it meant once we got off the phone. Is that not pathetic or what?
Garrett. The oldest. Mr. Macho Man with some emotions. He is definitely the nerdy scientist of the family. So so smart. He told me all about DNA over the phone. He told me about his inventions. One of them was a machine that could tell when his sister was lying. Funny, huh? He is reading at the 7th grade level. He is going to the 3rd. Him and his sister are 13 months apart. He is currently reading the Goosebumps series. I totally read Goosebumps as a child, but I was also in the 6th or 7th grade at the time. He is our family nerd, and very much a smarty pants just like the rest of them.
Now to add to all this children love, we have my cousin that just recently had a baby. His name is Blake. She is my age. He is adorable. Looks just like her and her brother, for sure. He is already 5 months. Crazy!! I have not even met this child, other than by some very graphic labor photos and the Facebook updates.
And now my sister. Gosh, I really am getting old, aren't I? By the way, my sister is an old married woman. I am so happy for her. I have so many surprises in the works for her. The family is throwing her a party this weekend to celebrate. Both of our anniversaries are in July, too. How cool is that? She is also pregnant, 15 weeks today. Time is flying by so super quick. Soon we will know if I will be having a little niece or nephew. Crossing my fingers for a perfect princess!
Oh, and I got my Macy's in yesterday. I tried everything on, and it fits fantasticly! I can not wait to wear it out and about. Maybe a church day? Who knows...
My Mom is ever so fabulous. This woman knows me and Mr. Man way too well. She sent us some "toys." Mr. Man got two t-shirts (which are from events that take place in our hometown), a remote control helicopter, a remote control UFO hovering thing, and batteries. Yes!! She even sent batteries. Awesome, huh? For me, she got me two t-shirts (the same, different colors), a super cute apron (which this is my very first apron), a extremely cute water bottle, and a candle holder that looks like blocks that holds 4 tea-lights (it says love). The water bottle is the best. It is zebra print, aluminum, with my initial on it, and some accents in purple. It is one of the thermos' that keep cold things cold and hot things hot. I took it to the gym to give it a try today. I put regular water fountain water in it. It immediately felt like there was ice in the bottle. I love super cold water while I am working out. I will have to invest in more of these I think. I seriously have an amazing Mom. I called and told her I got 3 packages in from her. You know what she says, "Oh wait, there should be 4." My reaction: "WHAT?!! SWEET! Thanks so much!" Surprises always rock my world. Surprises from my Mom are one of the best, but she definitely isn't the only one that sends great stuff. There are a ton of people out there that are constantly thinking about us. I love it!
PS- Mr. Man was up with our baby boy playing with the helicopter and UFO thingy until 3am one night. Buttons barking, Mr. Man flying. It's hilarious. I'll have to show you guys one day!
For now, it's out to get some sleep for my (yet another) busy day!
Not!
I am so ecstatic that our new sofas come tomorrow. No pictures will do any justice to what they truly look like. Mainly because our house is so small, and these are definitely an upgrade. I am seriously so proud of ourselves for doing this. It is something we knew we wanted to do while we were in England, but I never really thought it would actually happen. But it is!
Life has been so busy. I was talking to one of my cousins on the phone today, and I asked about my Aunt. I said, "Is your Mom back teaching or did she take more time off?" She said, "Oh, she's back teaching. She's been back." I said, "I thought she took some time off for her neck." She said, "Yea, she did, but that was two years ago." Where has time gone? I always feel like time is flying. The older I get the faster it goes. The family says it's the same for them with us. They will ask us about trips or something we did, and I always reply with, "That was like forever ago." It is like an ongoing cycle.
It's hard to believe we are were we are in our lives, doing the things we are doing. It's hard to believe we are 22 and 23 years old. It's hard to believe our baby boy is 4 years old. What next? I am not sure I want the answer to that question. It is quite amazing. The world in itself is amazing. The way it turns, the way things happen, the time it happens within, all of it. Sometimes it is frustrating and upsetting. Like, when I realized earlier that the last time I saw my baby, baby cousin was when she was 3 months old. Now, she's 2. The one and only time I have met her actually. Breaks my heart because those are my kiddos.
This little girl walks around singing country songs. Her brother, the one that is only a year older than her, was not even talking at this age. Not solid anyway. He was shy. Not this one. She is definitely the Miss Priss. Definitely asks just like me as a child. Well just like her Mom, my Mom, and her older sister. I guess we all get it honest.
Grant, Mr. Man's Godchild on my side, is so grown up now. He use to not talk at all. He would just grunt. I did the same thing when I was little. Grunt and point. The famous "Goodrich" trait. He is such an amazing and strong boy. He has outgrown his older siblings. He loves to play fight and wrestle, and he does not realize how tough he is being. He's a crazy boy for sure. He already does flips off the diving board all by himself. He talks like a maniac, so fast. I guess that's another "Goodrich" trait.
Then there is Eden. Now, this is Miss Priss at her best. This girl is smarter than a 5th grader, no lie. She is going to the 2nd grade. She uses words that I do not even know the meaning of. One day I was on the phone with her, and she was telling me a story. She decided to use a big word. Yea, I had to totally ask my Mom what it meant once we got off the phone. Is that not pathetic or what?
Garrett. The oldest. Mr. Macho Man with some emotions. He is definitely the nerdy scientist of the family. So so smart. He told me all about DNA over the phone. He told me about his inventions. One of them was a machine that could tell when his sister was lying. Funny, huh? He is reading at the 7th grade level. He is going to the 3rd. Him and his sister are 13 months apart. He is currently reading the Goosebumps series. I totally read Goosebumps as a child, but I was also in the 6th or 7th grade at the time. He is our family nerd, and very much a smarty pants just like the rest of them.
Now to add to all this children love, we have my cousin that just recently had a baby. His name is Blake. She is my age. He is adorable. Looks just like her and her brother, for sure. He is already 5 months. Crazy!! I have not even met this child, other than by some very graphic labor photos and the Facebook updates.
And now my sister. Gosh, I really am getting old, aren't I? By the way, my sister is an old married woman. I am so happy for her. I have so many surprises in the works for her. The family is throwing her a party this weekend to celebrate. Both of our anniversaries are in July, too. How cool is that? She is also pregnant, 15 weeks today. Time is flying by so super quick. Soon we will know if I will be having a little niece or nephew. Crossing my fingers for a perfect princess!
Oh, and I got my Macy's in yesterday. I tried everything on, and it fits fantasticly! I can not wait to wear it out and about. Maybe a church day? Who knows...
My Mom is ever so fabulous. This woman knows me and Mr. Man way too well. She sent us some "toys." Mr. Man got two t-shirts (which are from events that take place in our hometown), a remote control helicopter, a remote control UFO hovering thing, and batteries. Yes!! She even sent batteries. Awesome, huh? For me, she got me two t-shirts (the same, different colors), a super cute apron (which this is my very first apron), a extremely cute water bottle, and a candle holder that looks like blocks that holds 4 tea-lights (it says love). The water bottle is the best. It is zebra print, aluminum, with my initial on it, and some accents in purple. It is one of the thermos' that keep cold things cold and hot things hot. I took it to the gym to give it a try today. I put regular water fountain water in it. It immediately felt like there was ice in the bottle. I love super cold water while I am working out. I will have to invest in more of these I think. I seriously have an amazing Mom. I called and told her I got 3 packages in from her. You know what she says, "Oh wait, there should be 4." My reaction: "WHAT?!! SWEET! Thanks so much!" Surprises always rock my world. Surprises from my Mom are one of the best, but she definitely isn't the only one that sends great stuff. There are a ton of people out there that are constantly thinking about us. I love it!
PS- Mr. Man was up with our baby boy playing with the helicopter and UFO thingy until 3am one night. Buttons barking, Mr. Man flying. It's hilarious. I'll have to show you guys one day!
For now, it's out to get some sleep for my (yet another) busy day!
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