Blog 1
A picture of the last item you bought...
Well, I can't put pictures on my blog from my phone so I don't think this one's gunna happen. I'm not even sure what the last thing I bought was. We went grocery shopping yesterday but didn't buy anything too exciting. So I guess this blog isn't going to be too exciting either.
Blog 2
Whatever tickles your fancy
What does that even mean? Like what makes me happy? Ok...
Kyler. He makes me S-M-I-L-E!!! :)
Jake. He makes me giggle.
Music. I am a big fan of music.
The ocean. Who doesn't like the ocean?
Ice Cream. Always makes life a little sweeter.
And lots more! But I'll stick with those for now.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
High Five, Day Five
Blog 1
Favorite Memory
October 4, 2010, in other words, being in labor with my beautiful baby boy. Most women probably want to forget labor but I really didn't have it too bad. If you want to read about Kyler's birth you can visit my other blog...jnacohoon.blogspot.com. I just loved that moment when he was actually here. I could see him, hold him, kiss him. And he was so perfect. I just couldn't get over it. Not too big, not too little. Just perfect and pink and automatically I developed a whole new level of love I never knew exsisted. And it grows more and more each day. I doubt I'll be as lucky with my next children but honestly because Kyler was so easy I almost can't wait for my next one. I thought pregnancy would be hard and although it had its unpleasant parts, the good out weighed the bad. I thought labor would be hard, and although it didn't go exactly as "planned", it was perfect. Everything went so well in the end and just knowing my baby would be in my arms at the end of it made it so much easier. I thought motherhood would be har, but I've found that it only gets hard when I don't have time to do the things I want and spend the time I want to with him. I love being a mom more than ANYTHING! :)
Blog 2
Favorite Quote
"It's best to think of how to carry your load, not how heavy it is."
and
"There isn't anything that happens that can't teach us something, that can't be turned into something positive. One can't undo what's been done, but one can use it creatively."
I can't remember exactly where these quotes came from but I think at least one of them is from a book by Madeline L'Engle.
Favorite Memory
October 4, 2010, in other words, being in labor with my beautiful baby boy. Most women probably want to forget labor but I really didn't have it too bad. If you want to read about Kyler's birth you can visit my other blog...jnacohoon.blogspot.com. I just loved that moment when he was actually here. I could see him, hold him, kiss him. And he was so perfect. I just couldn't get over it. Not too big, not too little. Just perfect and pink and automatically I developed a whole new level of love I never knew exsisted. And it grows more and more each day. I doubt I'll be as lucky with my next children but honestly because Kyler was so easy I almost can't wait for my next one. I thought pregnancy would be hard and although it had its unpleasant parts, the good out weighed the bad. I thought labor would be hard, and although it didn't go exactly as "planned", it was perfect. Everything went so well in the end and just knowing my baby would be in my arms at the end of it made it so much easier. I thought motherhood would be har, but I've found that it only gets hard when I don't have time to do the things I want and spend the time I want to with him. I love being a mom more than ANYTHING! :)
Blog 2
Favorite Quote
"It's best to think of how to carry your load, not how heavy it is."
and
"There isn't anything that happens that can't teach us something, that can't be turned into something positive. One can't undo what's been done, but one can use it creatively."
I can't remember exactly where these quotes came from but I think at least one of them is from a book by Madeline L'Engle.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Day Four (4)
Blog 1
Who you've been closest to, longest.
That's not a family member....hmmm...probably Michelle. She and I have known each other since the 4th grade. We weren't really close until Jr. High but have been pretty close since then. Of course we've had our in's and out's throughout the years but we always manage to stay friends and catch up every once and awhile. A few tid-bits from our friendship:
We are both short, which is always a plus :)
My full name is Alyssa Michelle. Her sisters name is Alissa. It just works.
We used to play store and sell just about everything in our rooms. We even had pretend money and made credit cards. Our store was called "Hurley", named after her dog. It was a very serious business.
We've always gotten along well. No big fights or disagreements.
We have always just somehow understood each other.
I love that even though we're growing up and making our own lives we don't forget about each other. And I dont think we ever will.
Blog 2
Favorite Book
I really like The Giver and A Ring of Endless Light. I like more teen fiction than anything else and growing up it was anything by Roald Dahl. The BFG. Witches. James and the Giant Peach.
I love to read but I am kinda picky. I don't like scary, mystery, too much detail, sci-fi, and I don't like much non-fiction, in general.
Harry Potter was pretty good but I still need to read half of 6 and all of 7. Also, I don't like reading whateveryone else is. That being said I haven't read Twilight and it took me awhile to even start Harry Potter.
Speaking of series...The Big Empty was a pretty good series but just a word of advice...don't start a series unless you are sure the library owns them all. Otherwise, it could cause a lot of anger towards the library and a lot of torture on your part, not knowing what will happen next. Yes, I speak from experience.
Who you've been closest to, longest.
That's not a family member....hmmm...probably Michelle. She and I have known each other since the 4th grade. We weren't really close until Jr. High but have been pretty close since then. Of course we've had our in's and out's throughout the years but we always manage to stay friends and catch up every once and awhile. A few tid-bits from our friendship:
We are both short, which is always a plus :)
My full name is Alyssa Michelle. Her sisters name is Alissa. It just works.
We used to play store and sell just about everything in our rooms. We even had pretend money and made credit cards. Our store was called "Hurley", named after her dog. It was a very serious business.
We've always gotten along well. No big fights or disagreements.
We have always just somehow understood each other.
I love that even though we're growing up and making our own lives we don't forget about each other. And I dont think we ever will.
Blog 2
Favorite Book
I really like The Giver and A Ring of Endless Light. I like more teen fiction than anything else and growing up it was anything by Roald Dahl. The BFG. Witches. James and the Giant Peach.
I love to read but I am kinda picky. I don't like scary, mystery, too much detail, sci-fi, and I don't like much non-fiction, in general.
Harry Potter was pretty good but I still need to read half of 6 and all of 7. Also, I don't like reading whateveryone else is. That being said I haven't read Twilight and it took me awhile to even start Harry Potter.
Speaking of series...The Big Empty was a pretty good series but just a word of advice...don't start a series unless you are sure the library owns them all. Otherwise, it could cause a lot of anger towards the library and a lot of torture on your part, not knowing what will happen next. Yes, I speak from experience.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Third Day...
Blog 1
The parents
I have 6.
A mom and step dad.
A dad and step mom.
And a mother and father-in-law.
Blog 2
Favorite TV program
I don't have an all time favorite and lately I don't even have a favorite.
Some that I've liked in the past are:
Gilmore Girls
House
NCIS
Family Guy
Criminal Minds
Friends
I'm not really into TV. It's probably one of my least favorite pass times. I hate having the remote. I'd rather have someone else pick the channel.
The parents
I have 6.
A mom and step dad.
A dad and step mom.
And a mother and father-in-law.
Blog 2
Favorite TV program
I don't have an all time favorite and lately I don't even have a favorite.
Some that I've liked in the past are:
Gilmore Girls
House
NCIS
Family Guy
Criminal Minds
Friends
I'm not really into TV. It's probably one of my least favorite pass times. I hate having the remote. I'd rather have someone else pick the channel.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Day 2, today...
Blog 1
First Love
Ice cream. Loved it since day one. When I was little I would say "I meam"
My favorite has always been vanilla because you can add anything to it, followed by mint chocolate chip. I love ice cream.
Fall Out Boy. My first love in music. It was love at first listen. I don't like their newer stuff as much because it has a different feel to it. (I blame Ashley Simpson for giving it a pop feel.) They were my first obsession. I joined their fan club. Wanted to marry Pete Wentz. (Still love him, even if he is with Ashley. I guess it's only fair, I do have Jake, I can't expect Pete to be alone forever. Haha)
Alright, alright, I'll answer the question the way it was intended. But talking about past relationships isn't always fun.
His name is Kevin and although he was my "first love" he was not meant for me at all. Anyone that met him would know why. I'm sure he'd get a kick out of this if he read it bit I'm banking on the fact that he doesn't even know this blog exsists.
Why was he my first love? I'm not really sure. I should have got out before our relationship started but teenage emotion is a little crazy. I will say he was nice at first. Then he joined the marines and his mean, manipulative side came out. And I guess I thought I couldn't leave....
And then Jake came along! And he rescued me! My knight in shining armor! And then I learned what it was like to love and be loved. And I couldn't be happier.
A lot of people thought Jake and I got married too soon but honestly it had to happen that way or it wouldn't have happened at all. I was so messed up from that relationship that getting married was the only way I could completely remove him from my life.
Jake was an answer to a lot of prayers. Not only mine but my parents and friends as well. Everyone but me could see how unhappy I was. I met Jake and it was like turning on the light in the darkness I had lived in for so long.
Jake showed me what it meant to love and respect each other and that it is possible to have a happy relationship and not fight all the time. Jake and I don't fight. We don't really have anything to fight over. He never disrespects me or says anything that could hurt me in anyway. He knows how to say "I'm sorry" if he does upset me in anyway and he'll do whatever it takes to make me happy. I am treated like the princess everyone told me I should be. And the very best part is that I get to spend eternity with him.
Blog 2
Favorite Movie
All time favorite movie: The Princess Bride
Who doesn't love that movie?
Recent favorite: What Happens in Vegas
So funny, so cute.
Favorite Disney: Meet the Robinson's
I love that movie lately
Favorite "kid" movie: Ramona and Beezus
Cutest movie ever.
Favorite when I was little: Beauty and the Beast and/or Aladin
Beauty and the Beast was the only one we owned for awhile but I loved it and Aladin turned into my new favorite. I wanted to be jasmine when I grew up. I mean I knew she wasn't real, I wanted to do her voice. I would practice all the time.
First Love
Ice cream. Loved it since day one. When I was little I would say "I meam"
My favorite has always been vanilla because you can add anything to it, followed by mint chocolate chip. I love ice cream.
Fall Out Boy. My first love in music. It was love at first listen. I don't like their newer stuff as much because it has a different feel to it. (I blame Ashley Simpson for giving it a pop feel.) They were my first obsession. I joined their fan club. Wanted to marry Pete Wentz. (Still love him, even if he is with Ashley. I guess it's only fair, I do have Jake, I can't expect Pete to be alone forever. Haha)
Alright, alright, I'll answer the question the way it was intended. But talking about past relationships isn't always fun.
His name is Kevin and although he was my "first love" he was not meant for me at all. Anyone that met him would know why. I'm sure he'd get a kick out of this if he read it bit I'm banking on the fact that he doesn't even know this blog exsists.
Why was he my first love? I'm not really sure. I should have got out before our relationship started but teenage emotion is a little crazy. I will say he was nice at first. Then he joined the marines and his mean, manipulative side came out. And I guess I thought I couldn't leave....
And then Jake came along! And he rescued me! My knight in shining armor! And then I learned what it was like to love and be loved. And I couldn't be happier.
A lot of people thought Jake and I got married too soon but honestly it had to happen that way or it wouldn't have happened at all. I was so messed up from that relationship that getting married was the only way I could completely remove him from my life.
Jake was an answer to a lot of prayers. Not only mine but my parents and friends as well. Everyone but me could see how unhappy I was. I met Jake and it was like turning on the light in the darkness I had lived in for so long.
Jake showed me what it meant to love and respect each other and that it is possible to have a happy relationship and not fight all the time. Jake and I don't fight. We don't really have anything to fight over. He never disrespects me or says anything that could hurt me in anyway. He knows how to say "I'm sorry" if he does upset me in anyway and he'll do whatever it takes to make me happy. I am treated like the princess everyone told me I should be. And the very best part is that I get to spend eternity with him.
Blog 2
Favorite Movie
All time favorite movie: The Princess Bride
Who doesn't love that movie?
Recent favorite: What Happens in Vegas
So funny, so cute.
Favorite Disney: Meet the Robinson's
I love that movie lately
Favorite "kid" movie: Ramona and Beezus
Cutest movie ever.
Favorite when I was little: Beauty and the Beast and/or Aladin
Beauty and the Beast was the only one we owned for awhile but I loved it and Aladin turned into my new favorite. I wanted to be jasmine when I grew up. I mean I knew she wasn't real, I wanted to do her voice. I would practice all the time.
30 Days X2...Day 1
*for BIRD...I know, I know, the titles aren't right lately but I think I've decided to only use them if they really fit. Otherwise I have to go way out on a limb to make one work. Ok, now on to the blog!
I see a lot of "30 days of blogging" on people's blogs and it looks kinda fun so I guess I'll join the crowd. I doubt I'll be able to blog everyday so it will be more like "30 blogs where I write about the thing the list tells me." Since there are so many out there I couldn't decide which one to do. So I picked two that I liked that don't really require pictures. I might add pictures later, when I have a working computer. I'm going to do both lists at the same time to get it done faster.
Day 1, Blog 1...
Introduce Yourself
My name is Alyssa and I've been married 3 1/2 years to the most amazing man in the world. This month, on the 18, we will have known eachother for 4 years, but it seems a lot longer. We have the cutest 6 month old baby and I couldn't love anything more than him. I live in Utah and I always have, except the year I lived in Evanston, WY. I come from an amazing family with 4 parents and 7 siblings. I have a best friend named Jennifer and I don't know what I'd do without her.I am a perfectionist who is still learning that nothing can ever be perfect. I easily hide the person I really am underneath what I want people to see. I have a fantastic memory that is sometimes more of a bother than a blessing. If you ask me I will be honest with you, unless it's something that could hurt your feelings. I am a people pleaser, to some extent. I wish I could be friends with everyone and be just as close to people that have moved out of my life as we were when our friendship began. I have a hard time saying goobye and a hard time meeting new people. I'm shy at first but once I open up you won't be able to shut me up. I don't go to school but I love it. More money, more time, sign me up! I hate confrentation and arguing. I hate war and fighting and if I had one wish it would be...world peace. Ok, maybe not but it sounded good.
Blog 2
Your Favorite Song
This is a HARD thing to answer. There are new songs everyday and new things going on in my life all the time. It would be almost impossible for me to pick. I love music a lot, a lot! So I'll pick a Few favorites...
The first one that comes in my head as an all time favorite is:
How to Save a Life by The Fray
I just love it. Love the piano, love the singing, love the lyrics, love the band, love it.
Hmm...maybe that wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. Yeah, I think I'll just leave it as that.
Done and done.
I see a lot of "30 days of blogging" on people's blogs and it looks kinda fun so I guess I'll join the crowd. I doubt I'll be able to blog everyday so it will be more like "30 blogs where I write about the thing the list tells me." Since there are so many out there I couldn't decide which one to do. So I picked two that I liked that don't really require pictures. I might add pictures later, when I have a working computer. I'm going to do both lists at the same time to get it done faster.
Day 1, Blog 1...
Introduce Yourself
My name is Alyssa and I've been married 3 1/2 years to the most amazing man in the world. This month, on the 18, we will have known eachother for 4 years, but it seems a lot longer. We have the cutest 6 month old baby and I couldn't love anything more than him. I live in Utah and I always have, except the year I lived in Evanston, WY. I come from an amazing family with 4 parents and 7 siblings. I have a best friend named Jennifer and I don't know what I'd do without her.I am a perfectionist who is still learning that nothing can ever be perfect. I easily hide the person I really am underneath what I want people to see. I have a fantastic memory that is sometimes more of a bother than a blessing. If you ask me I will be honest with you, unless it's something that could hurt your feelings. I am a people pleaser, to some extent. I wish I could be friends with everyone and be just as close to people that have moved out of my life as we were when our friendship began. I have a hard time saying goobye and a hard time meeting new people. I'm shy at first but once I open up you won't be able to shut me up. I don't go to school but I love it. More money, more time, sign me up! I hate confrentation and arguing. I hate war and fighting and if I had one wish it would be...world peace. Ok, maybe not but it sounded good.
Blog 2
Your Favorite Song
This is a HARD thing to answer. There are new songs everyday and new things going on in my life all the time. It would be almost impossible for me to pick. I love music a lot, a lot! So I'll pick a Few favorites...
The first one that comes in my head as an all time favorite is:
How to Save a Life by The Fray
I just love it. Love the piano, love the singing, love the lyrics, love the band, love it.
Hmm...maybe that wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. Yeah, I think I'll just leave it as that.
Done and done.
Some poetry from my past...
Life Happens
We met and all my fears were left in the dark.
We met and I noticed how much you really care.
We met and my life was put on hold.
We met and my other thoughts vanished in an instant.
We met and I knew you were there to lend an ear.
We met and all I know is peace.
Life happens, change takes place.
Life happens, but forgiveness is the key.
Life happens, our paths in life are changing.
Life happens, we can only hope for the best.
Life happens, we wish to end up in a better place.
Life happens, wondering what the future will be.
Life happens, and I only notice when I want to.
Life happens, and I notice, only when it is close to my heart.
That was a "found poem" I wrote in high school. It is made up of lines I pulled from some of my other poetry and writing projects.
End of the Road
Life is a road, twisting and winding.
Making its way through all the experiences.
Some roads are short and go but a small distance.
Other roads are long and go "up hill both ways".
No road is the same as another.
Yet all our roads cross at some point.
We head towards the horizon.
Not knowing when we'll reach our destination.
Many roads end suddenly, without warning.
I want to be on the road that goes on forever.
The straight path is easiest.
The ones that turn are more fun.
Don't ever think you're too tired to go on.
Think of the adventures that lie ahead.
We cannot know where our road will lead us,
Only hope it ends up in a good place.
This next poem is one I wrote on September 11. It describes how I lived that day...
America the Beautiful
Eighth grade science and the teacher is late.
He comes soon after with a look of hate.
The students all question his look of fear,
Then wonder why our teacher has a tear.
He turns on the TV to watch the news,
We see the policemen and firemen crews.
One building's been hit and we see the flames.
Then listen closely as our teacher explains;
"The Trade Center's been hit by a man no one knows..."
Looking back to the TV, we watch as the other tower goes.
We go to our classes and the emotions the same,
Reality's sinking, this is real, not a game.
Some years later and the emotion's still strong.
It's sad that this war has gone on for so long.
America the Beautiful, our country will always be,
We're no longer "invincible", that's easy to see.
More poems to come later...
We met and all my fears were left in the dark.
We met and I noticed how much you really care.
We met and my life was put on hold.
We met and my other thoughts vanished in an instant.
We met and I knew you were there to lend an ear.
We met and all I know is peace.
Life happens, change takes place.
Life happens, but forgiveness is the key.
Life happens, our paths in life are changing.
Life happens, we can only hope for the best.
Life happens, we wish to end up in a better place.
Life happens, wondering what the future will be.
Life happens, and I only notice when I want to.
Life happens, and I notice, only when it is close to my heart.
That was a "found poem" I wrote in high school. It is made up of lines I pulled from some of my other poetry and writing projects.
End of the Road
Life is a road, twisting and winding.
Making its way through all the experiences.
Some roads are short and go but a small distance.
Other roads are long and go "up hill both ways".
No road is the same as another.
Yet all our roads cross at some point.
We head towards the horizon.
Not knowing when we'll reach our destination.
Many roads end suddenly, without warning.
I want to be on the road that goes on forever.
The straight path is easiest.
The ones that turn are more fun.
Don't ever think you're too tired to go on.
Think of the adventures that lie ahead.
We cannot know where our road will lead us,
Only hope it ends up in a good place.
This next poem is one I wrote on September 11. It describes how I lived that day...
America the Beautiful
Eighth grade science and the teacher is late.
He comes soon after with a look of hate.
The students all question his look of fear,
Then wonder why our teacher has a tear.
He turns on the TV to watch the news,
We see the policemen and firemen crews.
One building's been hit and we see the flames.
Then listen closely as our teacher explains;
"The Trade Center's been hit by a man no one knows..."
Looking back to the TV, we watch as the other tower goes.
We go to our classes and the emotions the same,
Reality's sinking, this is real, not a game.
Some years later and the emotion's still strong.
It's sad that this war has gone on for so long.
America the Beautiful, our country will always be,
We're no longer "invincible", that's easy to see.
More poems to come later...
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