Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
1. Hypocrites
2. TV
3. People who don't signal when driving
4. When people get in my "bubble"
5. People who stop in the middle of the isle when shopping
6. Liars
7. Serious grammatical errors on Facebook
8. Inconsiderate people
9. People who drive under the speed limit
10. When people cough or sneeze without covering their mouth.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Under the Influence
List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
Ten is a lot. I'm having a hard time thinking of one. So I guess we will see how many I can cone up with.
1. Jennifer, my best friend. Friends can always influence you, for good or bad. Lucky for me she is the good kind of influence.
2. Kay, used to be my boss. She was also considered my "other mother". She taught me a lot and was a perfect example that you can handle anything.
3. Mrs. Bakke, my first grade teacher. She made me want to be a teacher and taught me to love learning.
4. Mrs. Whithy, my sixth grade teacher. Helped me see the best in myself and made me want to teach even more.
5. TV moms. No one in specific but I admire the moms with 5 or more kids who have happy lives and happy kids.
6. My mom. She has inspired just about everything in my life. From how I want to be a mom to doing wedding flowers. My mom is always there for me.
7. My mother-in-law. Working with her I have learned a lot about my husbands family and the trials she has over come along with all of her accomplishments. She is a wonderful woman and I'm lucky to have her as a mother-in-law.
8. Kyler. He inspires me to be a better mom everyday.
9. And now I realize somehow I changed to the word inspires half way through. Oh, well, they are almost the same. However, that is all I can think of so there we go, haha.
Ten is a lot. I'm having a hard time thinking of one. So I guess we will see how many I can cone up with.
1. Jennifer, my best friend. Friends can always influence you, for good or bad. Lucky for me she is the good kind of influence.
2. Kay, used to be my boss. She was also considered my "other mother". She taught me a lot and was a perfect example that you can handle anything.
3. Mrs. Bakke, my first grade teacher. She made me want to be a teacher and taught me to love learning.
4. Mrs. Whithy, my sixth grade teacher. Helped me see the best in myself and made me want to teach even more.
5. TV moms. No one in specific but I admire the moms with 5 or more kids who have happy lives and happy kids.
6. My mom. She has inspired just about everything in my life. From how I want to be a mom to doing wedding flowers. My mom is always there for me.
7. My mother-in-law. Working with her I have learned a lot about my husbands family and the trials she has over come along with all of her accomplishments. She is a wonderful woman and I'm lucky to have her as a mother-in-law.
8. Kyler. He inspires me to be a better mom everyday.
9. And now I realize somehow I changed to the word inspires half way through. Oh, well, they are almost the same. However, that is all I can think of so there we go, haha.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Passion
What are 5 passions you have?
1. Weddings. I want to be a wedding planner so naturally I'm passionate about it. I'm always looking for ideas and taking notes so I can hopefully help people have their dream wedding without going broke or getting super stressed out.
2. Children. Not only raising mine but hoping every child can be happy and safe. I love kids and can't stand parents who abuse or disrespect their children. I want to be the best parent I know how, not perfect, because no parent is perfect but I will try my very hardest. I want my children to know they are loved and respected and that I will keep them safe and comfortable. That I can be trusted and won't hurt their feelings and that they matter. They are important.
3. On that note, Russian orphans. To anyone who doesn't know me well this may seem really weird. Why Russia? I get asked that a lot. And my answer is I don't really know. I know the idea came from a tv documentary I watched when I was probably 12. I know that it is something I had to see. Somehow I just know that my life and a Russian orphans life are connected. I plan to adopt from Russia. I don't know when and I don't know how. Adopting is expensive, in general, adopting from another country is Super expensive. Adopting from another country is a long difficult process, adopting from Russia is a long, difficult, frustrating process. But I have faith. I know its something I have to, need to, and will do...eventually. I cannot save every orphan child, but I know I can at least help one have a better life. Considering this is such a strong passion of mine I'm sure you'll here more on this later. So that's all I'll say for now.
4. Purple. I love the color purple. If I could, I would have a purple house with silver and black accents. I would have purple hair and wear something purple everyday. I don't know what it is but I have always loved purple. Purple only has 1 flaw. Grape. Grape flavor is purple. Yucky. I do not like anything grape flavored. It all tastes like medicine to me. Other than that, color me purple!
5. Art. I will always be an artist at heart. I'm too much like my mom I guess. I love jist about anything art related. I like to paint, in all mediums, draw, color, build, scrapbook, sculpt, everything. I wish I had more time, energy, and space for art. It's hard with a kid, and a life. I may not be great at what I do but it will always be a passion of mine.
1. Weddings. I want to be a wedding planner so naturally I'm passionate about it. I'm always looking for ideas and taking notes so I can hopefully help people have their dream wedding without going broke or getting super stressed out.
2. Children. Not only raising mine but hoping every child can be happy and safe. I love kids and can't stand parents who abuse or disrespect their children. I want to be the best parent I know how, not perfect, because no parent is perfect but I will try my very hardest. I want my children to know they are loved and respected and that I will keep them safe and comfortable. That I can be trusted and won't hurt their feelings and that they matter. They are important.
3. On that note, Russian orphans. To anyone who doesn't know me well this may seem really weird. Why Russia? I get asked that a lot. And my answer is I don't really know. I know the idea came from a tv documentary I watched when I was probably 12. I know that it is something I had to see. Somehow I just know that my life and a Russian orphans life are connected. I plan to adopt from Russia. I don't know when and I don't know how. Adopting is expensive, in general, adopting from another country is Super expensive. Adopting from another country is a long difficult process, adopting from Russia is a long, difficult, frustrating process. But I have faith. I know its something I have to, need to, and will do...eventually. I cannot save every orphan child, but I know I can at least help one have a better life. Considering this is such a strong passion of mine I'm sure you'll here more on this later. So that's all I'll say for now.
4. Purple. I love the color purple. If I could, I would have a purple house with silver and black accents. I would have purple hair and wear something purple everyday. I don't know what it is but I have always loved purple. Purple only has 1 flaw. Grape. Grape flavor is purple. Yucky. I do not like anything grape flavored. It all tastes like medicine to me. Other than that, color me purple!
5. Art. I will always be an artist at heart. I'm too much like my mom I guess. I love jist about anything art related. I like to paint, in all mediums, draw, color, build, scrapbook, sculpt, everything. I wish I had more time, energy, and space for art. It's hard with a kid, and a life. I may not be great at what I do but it will always be a passion of mine.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Dream, dream, dream..****
What is your dream job, and why?
My dream job is to be a wedding planner. Why? Because I love weddings and everything that goes into them. I love planning and setting up and making things and doing flowers. I love how versatile they are and how there are so many ideas that can go into a wedding. My dream is to have my own business. My own office space with a waiting room in the front, pictures and books with lots of ideas. My office in the back with a big, beautiful desk. The very back would be split in half. Half would be storage for all my decor, and I'm sure there would be a storage shed out back packed full as well. The other half would be a flower cooler and a table for my mom to do flowers. That is my dream. And maybe, if I work hard enough and push myself enough I will actually get there. Maybe. Someday.
Other dream jobs I would like would be teaching, although lately I think not so much. And something to do with psychology. I wanted to be a child psychologist in high school but the doctorate degree scared me off. I just love psychology.
My dream job is to be a wedding planner. Why? Because I love weddings and everything that goes into them. I love planning and setting up and making things and doing flowers. I love how versatile they are and how there are so many ideas that can go into a wedding. My dream is to have my own business. My own office space with a waiting room in the front, pictures and books with lots of ideas. My office in the back with a big, beautiful desk. The very back would be split in half. Half would be storage for all my decor, and I'm sure there would be a storage shed out back packed full as well. The other half would be a flower cooler and a table for my mom to do flowers. That is my dream. And maybe, if I work hard enough and push myself enough I will actually get there. Maybe. Someday.
Other dream jobs I would like would be teaching, although lately I think not so much. And something to do with psychology. I wanted to be a child psychologist in high school but the doctorate degree scared me off. I just love psychology.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
...***....Life....***...
What's the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
Ugh. I'm really not sure. Sure, there are lots of hard things everyone has to experience but its hard to see it in your own life because its just life for you.
Some things that come to mind:
Talking to people. I hate confrontation so sometimes taking to people is really hard for me. I also tend to be shy so I get anxiety talking to some people.
Disappointing people. That goes with the one above, sometimes I just have to accept that I am important too.
Choosing between my parents. I know they try really hard to not make me do that but sometimes it just happens. And it is hard and I don't like it.
Making decisions in general. Really hard for me to do because I worry about consequences.
Sadly, the only real life experience that comes to mind is a previous relationship. Putting someone through Marine boot camp is not a fun experience. Long distance relationships are hard enough but then you have all the baggage with marine life and all the emotions that follow. And for that reason Jake is forbidden to join any military, ever. I refuse to do that again.
Ugh. I'm really not sure. Sure, there are lots of hard things everyone has to experience but its hard to see it in your own life because its just life for you.
Some things that come to mind:
Talking to people. I hate confrontation so sometimes taking to people is really hard for me. I also tend to be shy so I get anxiety talking to some people.
Disappointing people. That goes with the one above, sometimes I just have to accept that I am important too.
Choosing between my parents. I know they try really hard to not make me do that but sometimes it just happens. And it is hard and I don't like it.
Making decisions in general. Really hard for me to do because I worry about consequences.
Sadly, the only real life experience that comes to mind is a previous relationship. Putting someone through Marine boot camp is not a fun experience. Long distance relationships are hard enough but then you have all the baggage with marine life and all the emotions that follow. And for that reason Jake is forbidden to join any military, ever. I refuse to do that again.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
hApPy ThInGs~
List the 5 things that make you most happy right now.
1. Kyler. He tops the list. He can always make me smile when I am sad. He is so entertaining and loves me so much. Sometimes I could just cry when he just comes over and gives me a kiss or hug or snuggles up next to me. Yes, sometimes he frustrates me, but I really can't complain. He is just my favorite thing. I never knew I could love somebodyso much and that he could make me so happy. The day he was born was the best day of my life. As crazy as it may seem, sometimes I wish I could relive it all over again, pain and all.
2. Work. Yep, I actually love my job. The worst thing about it is being away from kyler. I love what I do and who I work with and the things I learn. It is just a fun environment. Even if the phone makes me crazy sometimes and people yell at me. I still love it. I love all the cute kids that come in and I love working with my mother-in law and learning things about my husband that he probably wouldn't ever tell me.
3. Music. I have always loved music. It has so much feeling and emotion for me. I can relive things and remember things when I listen to music. I can imagine and dream and relax. I can dance to it and sing to it and it just makes me so happy. There is always a new song that I love and it makes connections with friends.
4. My phone. Anyone who knows me knows I need to give my phone credit. It is pretty much my life. I don't have a computer so I use my phone for everything. Text. Music. Games. Camera. Internet. Notes. Everything. I'm pretty sure I would be really lost in life if I ever lost my phone.
5. Jennifer. My best friend. She always knows what to say and how to make me smile. we have been best friend for a very long time. We have a lot of inside jokes and memories. She's just great in every way. I'm very glad that she got a new job and is happier now so she isn't moving away yet. I don't know what I would do without her. She has been there for all the great parts of my life, my marriage, kyler, everything. I love you, Bird, even if you never read my blog.
1. Kyler. He tops the list. He can always make me smile when I am sad. He is so entertaining and loves me so much. Sometimes I could just cry when he just comes over and gives me a kiss or hug or snuggles up next to me. Yes, sometimes he frustrates me, but I really can't complain. He is just my favorite thing. I never knew I could love somebodyso much and that he could make me so happy. The day he was born was the best day of my life. As crazy as it may seem, sometimes I wish I could relive it all over again, pain and all.
2. Work. Yep, I actually love my job. The worst thing about it is being away from kyler. I love what I do and who I work with and the things I learn. It is just a fun environment. Even if the phone makes me crazy sometimes and people yell at me. I still love it. I love all the cute kids that come in and I love working with my mother-in law and learning things about my husband that he probably wouldn't ever tell me.
3. Music. I have always loved music. It has so much feeling and emotion for me. I can relive things and remember things when I listen to music. I can imagine and dream and relax. I can dance to it and sing to it and it just makes me so happy. There is always a new song that I love and it makes connections with friends.
4. My phone. Anyone who knows me knows I need to give my phone credit. It is pretty much my life. I don't have a computer so I use my phone for everything. Text. Music. Games. Camera. Internet. Notes. Everything. I'm pretty sure I would be really lost in life if I ever lost my phone.
5. Jennifer. My best friend. She always knows what to say and how to make me smile. we have been best friend for a very long time. We have a lot of inside jokes and memories. She's just great in every way. I'm very glad that she got a new job and is happier now so she isn't moving away yet. I don't know what I would do without her. She has been there for all the great parts of my life, my marriage, kyler, everything. I love you, Bird, even if you never read my blog.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Hey, you!
List 10 things you would tell your 16 year old self, if you could.
1. Make more friends. Don't be so shy.
2. Go on dates. No boy friends. Just dates.
3. Save more money, you'll need it later.
4. Take college course classes to get ahead in school and try to get scholarships.
5. Hang out with Tiffany and Melissa more, they know your future husband.
6. Learn Russian and practice Spanish more.
7. Hang out more, get out of the house.
8. Get a job.
9. Learn to cook good foods, not just frozen or microwavable meals.
10. Be happy and enjoy life.
1. Make more friends. Don't be so shy.
2. Go on dates. No boy friends. Just dates.
3. Save more money, you'll need it later.
4. Take college course classes to get ahead in school and try to get scholarships.
5. Hang out with Tiffany and Melissa more, they know your future husband.
6. Learn Russian and practice Spanish more.
7. Hang out more, get out of the house.
8. Get a job.
9. Learn to cook good foods, not just frozen or microwavable meals.
10. Be happy and enjoy life.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
___fears___ :o
Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.
1. I'm afraid of heights. Even on tv. If the camera angle is right I get a sick feeling in my stomach and have to close my eyes because I feel like I will fall. I ahte the feeling of my stomach dropping and therefore do not like rollercoasters. I know haunted houses aren't really that scary but I was terrified when I thought I was going to fall off a fake ledge. I really, really hate heights. Where did this fear come from? Not sure. Maybe its because I've always been so short?! Haha! I did fall off a ladder when I was about 5. It knocked the air out of me. That could have been it.
2. I'm afraid of deep water. For lots of reasons. I'm afraid of drowning. I feel claustrophobic when there is water all around me, over my head. I do not like fish when in a lake or ocean. I'm afraid of them touching my feet. Do. Not. Like. I can swim but not well and I don't have the confidence on myself to hold my breath without plugging my nose. Being afraid of water is probably my least favorite fear. Mostly because my husband loves it. He is a fish and we live on the water all summer long. I just wish I could impress him with my mad wakeboarding skills, instead of crying after thinking I almost drown learning to water ski.
3. Ants. Hate them. More than spiders. They are little and and gross and come in bunches, little squirmy bunches that you don't notice are crawling on you until its too late. And most of them bite. And I really, really, hate it. Yuck! I don't know where this fear came from. I just know I do not like them, at all. Oh! One time there was a swarm of those flying ants on my porch, so I went to the back porch and they were there too! I couldn't get in the house. It was horrible! That must be it. Nasty little things!
1. I'm afraid of heights. Even on tv. If the camera angle is right I get a sick feeling in my stomach and have to close my eyes because I feel like I will fall. I ahte the feeling of my stomach dropping and therefore do not like rollercoasters. I know haunted houses aren't really that scary but I was terrified when I thought I was going to fall off a fake ledge. I really, really hate heights. Where did this fear come from? Not sure. Maybe its because I've always been so short?! Haha! I did fall off a ladder when I was about 5. It knocked the air out of me. That could have been it.
2. I'm afraid of deep water. For lots of reasons. I'm afraid of drowning. I feel claustrophobic when there is water all around me, over my head. I do not like fish when in a lake or ocean. I'm afraid of them touching my feet. Do. Not. Like. I can swim but not well and I don't have the confidence on myself to hold my breath without plugging my nose. Being afraid of water is probably my least favorite fear. Mostly because my husband loves it. He is a fish and we live on the water all summer long. I just wish I could impress him with my mad wakeboarding skills, instead of crying after thinking I almost drown learning to water ski.
3. Ants. Hate them. More than spiders. They are little and and gross and come in bunches, little squirmy bunches that you don't notice are crawling on you until its too late. And most of them bite. And I really, really, hate it. Yuck! I don't know where this fear came from. I just know I do not like them, at all. Oh! One time there was a swarm of those flying ants on my porch, so I went to the back porch and they were there too! I couldn't get in the house. It was horrible! That must be it. Nasty little things!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Simply Me
So I know I've already done some of this, but I found a thing on pinterest (of course) and I thought it would be a fun thing to do. It's kind of a 30 day challenge but I doubt I'll actually do it in 30 days. I'm a slow blogger. I want to do it for a few reasons. First, because it is fun for me. Second, because it us something to blog about. And third, because I think it might be a good way for me to think about and focus on my good qualities. I've been needing to work on that lately. So here goes, the first one is 20 random facts about me. I know I've done this before but it was awhile ago and since I don't remember all the things I put I want to see how many of the same ones I will put.
1. My favorite city is Monterey, CA. It is beautiful. It's right between Carmel, which is so pretty and I would love to live in a house there on the coast. And Santa Cruz, my all time favorite vacation spot.
2. I have a Huge celebrity crush on Pete Wentz. He was the bassist in Fall Out Boy and was married to Ashley Simpson. He isn't what some people would expect to be my "taste" with his tattoos and eye liner but for a celebrity, I totally love him.
3. I want to be fatter. I know, crazy. But I hate being a "twig" or "stick" and trying to find pants in my size. I want hips and a cute belly with an innie belly button and a round butt and bigger boobs.
4. I don't like anything on my neck. No turtle necks, no chokers, no scarves, nothing. I feel like I'm choking when somethings on my neck. I don't know why, maybe its just a phobia or something.
5. I would never get a tattoo because I am too afraid of changing my mind and I am not a fan of needles and pain but I know exactly what I would get and where.
6. I love skittles. Love them.
7. I'm slightly obsessed with sparkley things. This includes sparkles, sequins, glitter, and other shiny things.
8. Extra sprinkles! I love sprinkles on whipped cream or ice cream or frosting and other yummy things sprinkles should be on. I like most kinds of sprinkles but I mostly like the long, frosting kind. The sugar kind are ok but sometimes too crunchy.
9. I really dislike country music.
10. I can't think of anymore so I'm only going to do ten. And since this took me longer than a day to write, I should start on the next question.
1. My favorite city is Monterey, CA. It is beautiful. It's right between Carmel, which is so pretty and I would love to live in a house there on the coast. And Santa Cruz, my all time favorite vacation spot.
2. I have a Huge celebrity crush on Pete Wentz. He was the bassist in Fall Out Boy and was married to Ashley Simpson. He isn't what some people would expect to be my "taste" with his tattoos and eye liner but for a celebrity, I totally love him.
3. I want to be fatter. I know, crazy. But I hate being a "twig" or "stick" and trying to find pants in my size. I want hips and a cute belly with an innie belly button and a round butt and bigger boobs.
4. I don't like anything on my neck. No turtle necks, no chokers, no scarves, nothing. I feel like I'm choking when somethings on my neck. I don't know why, maybe its just a phobia or something.
5. I would never get a tattoo because I am too afraid of changing my mind and I am not a fan of needles and pain but I know exactly what I would get and where.
6. I love skittles. Love them.
7. I'm slightly obsessed with sparkley things. This includes sparkles, sequins, glitter, and other shiny things.
8. Extra sprinkles! I love sprinkles on whipped cream or ice cream or frosting and other yummy things sprinkles should be on. I like most kinds of sprinkles but I mostly like the long, frosting kind. The sugar kind are ok but sometimes too crunchy.
9. I really dislike country music.
10. I can't think of anymore so I'm only going to do ten. And since this took me longer than a day to write, I should start on the next question.
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