As previously stated, I believe everything in my life is finally in its place. That is an amazing feeling in and of itself, but the things (individually) that are in their said places also make me happy daily. It's just one big happy circle. (I'm paraphrasing that, but thanks to Ben for quoting something like that last night.)
The only thing that is irking me is work. For a number of reasons. All of which I will not get into. If you want to know, just shoot me an email.
On to greater things.
These last few days have been so productive. I've gotten everything done for school (with the exception of applying for financial aid, which I'll do tomorrow), got my taxes done, started some laundry... you get the picture.
Tomorrow is going to be very fun for me. I have to get up waaaaay too early, but it is going to be worth it. Stella Bella Boo has a basketball game at 8am on the far end of Edwardsville. That means I have about a 35 minute drive to get to the YMCA to see her play. This is the reason my alarm clock is going to be going off way too early. It has been too long since I have seen my girls (I think Christmas was the last time). It sucks, but the time does fly by, and everytime I try to make a date with Stella, she tells me "Let me check my schedule". That statement started at the age of 5. Anyway, I got myself a new camera this past week. I missed my old one so greatly I finally caved and bought a new one. It's nothing fancy, but it will allow me to take pictures again. If you know me, you know how much I love my pictures. I will absolutely be taking my camera to the game tomorrow morning. After the game, I plan on making a trip out to the STL to my (almost) new diggs, my cousin Beth's house. Then it's probably back to finish up some laundry with the 'rents, followed by some Wendy Kniepp time. There aren't very many things as fun as Wendy Kniepp time, fused with Jess and Rami as well. It's pretty much entirely just going to kick butt.
So now that you know my plan for tonight and tomorrow, I'm off to put that into action. Have a great weekend!!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
I'm overwhelmed
Starting this coming Monday, I'll be enrolled full-time in a program that will allow me to obtain my bachelor's degree- in 16 months.
Pretty cool, right?
I'll be attending Fontbonne University, which is a Catholic school based in St. Louis. They have an OPTIONS program for students that are over the age of 23 and work full-time. There are five degrees to choose from. Based on my background in English, I have decided to pursuit the Bachelors of Arts in Corporate Communications. During a quiet dinner tonight at work, I whipped out the three books I received today when i turned in my registration form (and money). I read all of my preliminary materials, and started in on the nitty gritty stuff: the first two chapters of my textbook. I won't say that the topic of communication is at all foreign to me. In fact, I believe I am a pretty good communicator. But the topics are pretty interesting in the way they are presented within the book, which is great, because I was really hoping not to be bored.
For the next eight weeks, I go to class on Monday nights only. Afterward, I begin classes two nights per week. And that extends through the length of the program. Then I'm done. After a review of my transcript, I believe I will only have to take two or three extra classes to fill a few general ed requirements, but I can take those at a community college and save some money in the long run.
All I really want to say about this is that if anyone would have asked me six months ago if I would be this close to a degree, I would have said there wasn't a chance. Cool thing is that, within the last 2-3 months, it seems as if everything in my life is really falling into place. And to be honest, this is just the icing on the cake.
I try to be thankful daily for what I am given. On rough days, this is not close to easy. But on days like today, I am seriously overwhelmed by God's grace and what he has bestowed upon me. Likewise, I hope you all can see what you've been given and be thankful for that as well, even on the bad days.
Good day! And I'll certainly keep all posted on this busy life I've got going!
Pretty cool, right?
I'll be attending Fontbonne University, which is a Catholic school based in St. Louis. They have an OPTIONS program for students that are over the age of 23 and work full-time. There are five degrees to choose from. Based on my background in English, I have decided to pursuit the Bachelors of Arts in Corporate Communications. During a quiet dinner tonight at work, I whipped out the three books I received today when i turned in my registration form (and money). I read all of my preliminary materials, and started in on the nitty gritty stuff: the first two chapters of my textbook. I won't say that the topic of communication is at all foreign to me. In fact, I believe I am a pretty good communicator. But the topics are pretty interesting in the way they are presented within the book, which is great, because I was really hoping not to be bored.
For the next eight weeks, I go to class on Monday nights only. Afterward, I begin classes two nights per week. And that extends through the length of the program. Then I'm done. After a review of my transcript, I believe I will only have to take two or three extra classes to fill a few general ed requirements, but I can take those at a community college and save some money in the long run.
All I really want to say about this is that if anyone would have asked me six months ago if I would be this close to a degree, I would have said there wasn't a chance. Cool thing is that, within the last 2-3 months, it seems as if everything in my life is really falling into place. And to be honest, this is just the icing on the cake.
I try to be thankful daily for what I am given. On rough days, this is not close to easy. But on days like today, I am seriously overwhelmed by God's grace and what he has bestowed upon me. Likewise, I hope you all can see what you've been given and be thankful for that as well, even on the bad days.
Good day! And I'll certainly keep all posted on this busy life I've got going!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
things that preoccupy my time
Today is much better than yesterday. I've gotten a ton accomplished in the last few mornings, and hope to accomplish even more tomorrow. Then I can take a break.
Also, you may notice my increased effort of correct punctuation and capitalization. I'm doing that on purpose.
On a day-to-day basis, I will write down lists of things, such as: music I would like to try; things I need to do; things I want to do differently or better; and so on. Because i had a semi-breakdown yesterday, at work I wrote several lists. Mostly things I need to do more often to focus on myself and keep ME happy, as opposed to being available to everyone at anytime.
My point today is really the lists. It does sounds silly when I think about it: I write several lists daily. A lot. Most are not detailed and some really have no point. However, my mind is constantly going and I do NOT like to lose a great idea- it must be written down. I carry a full-size notebook with me pretty much every place I go. I encourage you to do this as well. Make sure you have a pen!
My last bit of list advice is my favorite part of writing a list: insert random things into your lists that will make you laugh. At the end of the night when recapping them, seeing something silly written in the middle of things you need to buy at Wal-Mart will at least get a smile. And sometimes the smile comes when you're exhausted and just don't think you can smile anymore that day.
On a day like today, however, I have not written a list. (Okay, I have added onto the lists from yesterday, so maybe I'm stretching the truth here a little.) Most days are not too busy for lists. However, when I get super funny links in my email, it's hard to worry about a list. Here's what I received this morning, with a message that read, "Have fun wasting several hours".
http://www.fmylife.com/ (Thank you B!)
And as stated, I hope you all have fun wasting several hours of your own time on this website and writing really long, useless lists. Good day!
Also, you may notice my increased effort of correct punctuation and capitalization. I'm doing that on purpose.
On a day-to-day basis, I will write down lists of things, such as: music I would like to try; things I need to do; things I want to do differently or better; and so on. Because i had a semi-breakdown yesterday, at work I wrote several lists. Mostly things I need to do more often to focus on myself and keep ME happy, as opposed to being available to everyone at anytime.
My point today is really the lists. It does sounds silly when I think about it: I write several lists daily. A lot. Most are not detailed and some really have no point. However, my mind is constantly going and I do NOT like to lose a great idea- it must be written down. I carry a full-size notebook with me pretty much every place I go. I encourage you to do this as well. Make sure you have a pen!
My last bit of list advice is my favorite part of writing a list: insert random things into your lists that will make you laugh. At the end of the night when recapping them, seeing something silly written in the middle of things you need to buy at Wal-Mart will at least get a smile. And sometimes the smile comes when you're exhausted and just don't think you can smile anymore that day.
On a day like today, however, I have not written a list. (Okay, I have added onto the lists from yesterday, so maybe I'm stretching the truth here a little.) Most days are not too busy for lists. However, when I get super funny links in my email, it's hard to worry about a list. Here's what I received this morning, with a message that read, "Have fun wasting several hours".
http://www.fmylife.com/ (Thank you B!)
And as stated, I hope you all have fun wasting several hours of your own time on this website and writing really long, useless lists. Good day!
Monday, February 23, 2009
wow
just.... wow.
so today my father was at the wrong end of a semi-breakdown (on my end). not the way i prefer to start a morning.
since then, i've gotten a lot accomplished. (yay! and go me!) thing is, i'll probably be doing the same tomorrow. but i've already gotten the frustration out of my system, so tomorrow should pass without problem.
i will say that even with all i've accomplished today, my daily list of crap still has a lot on it. (of course, some are irrelevant. i put random things on there to put a smile on my own face when i recap at night.)
also, when returning home this afternoon to grab my things for work, i had realized i had not read my daily passage for today from my awesome book. (some of you don't necessarily know about this book. perhaps i'll fill you in sometime.) the topic for today was "losing control".... to which i laughed hysterically.
life is funny. especially mine when i make it. =)
so today my father was at the wrong end of a semi-breakdown (on my end). not the way i prefer to start a morning.
since then, i've gotten a lot accomplished. (yay! and go me!) thing is, i'll probably be doing the same tomorrow. but i've already gotten the frustration out of my system, so tomorrow should pass without problem.
i will say that even with all i've accomplished today, my daily list of crap still has a lot on it. (of course, some are irrelevant. i put random things on there to put a smile on my own face when i recap at night.)
also, when returning home this afternoon to grab my things for work, i had realized i had not read my daily passage for today from my awesome book. (some of you don't necessarily know about this book. perhaps i'll fill you in sometime.) the topic for today was "losing control".... to which i laughed hysterically.
life is funny. especially mine when i make it. =)
Thursday, February 19, 2009
holy hockey goal batman
(you all know i write from the heart and about what i really feel- with a shot of humor. this is no exception.)
gotta get this out of the way- the title of this blog contains a few of my favorite things: hockey (let's go blues!), hockey goals (let's WIN blues!), and batman (who is my favorite comic book hero). and now onto the blog.
i have a few loves of my life: music and sports. they pretty much top the list of... well, anything for me. needless to say, every day consists of listening to music and at least trying to catch some of sportscenter (on espn) or trying to watch a game of sorts.
most mornings i actually do catch sportscenter. at times, i really REALLY love sc. just give me the highlights of the games i want to see (and some of those i don't), the sports-related news stories, and the top ten of course.
the past few weeks, sc has not been making me very happy. i mean, please DO break the news that michael phelps took a bong hit at a party. but please DO NOT talk about it for two hours straight, because i really do want to see some highlight reel.
also, is it a shock to espn that yet another baseball player admits to taking steroids? because in the line of love for sports, i would say baseball comes in third for me. (hockey takes the number one spot, while football comes in a close second.) and i'm not really shocked that a-rod, at one point in time said "me? steroids?! never!" and then turns around and says "well.... i mean.... there were those texas days.......", which will probably one day take us to "i only did steroids through 75% of my career, but, hey, everyone was doing it".
i don't need espn to report, in an expansion of the previous thought, on the fact that we FINALLY have the name of a-rod's cousin who shot him up with steroids that he really had no idea as to what they were. what am i going to do with his name? end up saying "really? you're dumb. you shot a famous baseball player up with 'roids and that's your claim to fame". that's about the extent of my thoughts on him.
and, finally, i do not need a brett favre-inspired, eight-hour-long version of sc. because then it really is no longer SPORTSCENTER. it's a brett favre tribute. and he retired last year as well. is the third time a charm? well... let's say he comes back. let me tell you what's going to happen. he won't relive those glory favre days. he'll play for a year. then he'll retire. isn't that what just happened?
i am not saying these stories aren't important. they are. but sportscenter is supposed to give me highlights from all sport happenings the previous day. not pick one news story and block out all other sports/players/games, etc. so, i've been a little down on sc lately, because i liked it when they gave me what i wanted.
in the past few days, they have been redeeming themselves.
i've gotten a great couple days full of top ten plays. did anyone watch the lakers-golden state game last night? i don't even really keep up with the nba. (i prefer ncaa ball.) but when i got home last night, i flipped on the tv and the game was on. and i felt the energy on that court and couldn't turn it off. kobe had a couple of great blocks (the one i thought would make the top ten did not, but another did) and the game was pretty close up until the end. i also hope that rachel caught the highlight from the suns-clippers game, where shaq makes a dunk, then does that infamous "nice job hand" stare. then afterward they show that kid from the clippers who, after a made free throw, stares at his hand. then the shot goes to shaq, who's cracking up on the bench. it was absolutely priceless.
during the months where there is no football or baseball, sportscenter's top ten usually consists of only nba/ncaa shots. but today was super cool, because number one in the top ten was a sweeeeeeeeeet nhl goal by the capitals' ovechkin. this kid is pretty much amazing. (in the video they refer to him as the "greatest hockey player in the world".) it's pretty impressive. watch closely, though, because the super impressive part is when he passes the puck along the boards- to himself. here's the clip.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3917680
how sweeeeeeeeet was that?!
in closing, espn has now redeemed themselves.
gotta get this out of the way- the title of this blog contains a few of my favorite things: hockey (let's go blues!), hockey goals (let's WIN blues!), and batman (who is my favorite comic book hero). and now onto the blog.
i have a few loves of my life: music and sports. they pretty much top the list of... well, anything for me. needless to say, every day consists of listening to music and at least trying to catch some of sportscenter (on espn) or trying to watch a game of sorts.
most mornings i actually do catch sportscenter. at times, i really REALLY love sc. just give me the highlights of the games i want to see (and some of those i don't), the sports-related news stories, and the top ten of course.
the past few weeks, sc has not been making me very happy. i mean, please DO break the news that michael phelps took a bong hit at a party. but please DO NOT talk about it for two hours straight, because i really do want to see some highlight reel.
also, is it a shock to espn that yet another baseball player admits to taking steroids? because in the line of love for sports, i would say baseball comes in third for me. (hockey takes the number one spot, while football comes in a close second.) and i'm not really shocked that a-rod, at one point in time said "me? steroids?! never!" and then turns around and says "well.... i mean.... there were those texas days.......", which will probably one day take us to "i only did steroids through 75% of my career, but, hey, everyone was doing it".
i don't need espn to report, in an expansion of the previous thought, on the fact that we FINALLY have the name of a-rod's cousin who shot him up with steroids that he really had no idea as to what they were. what am i going to do with his name? end up saying "really? you're dumb. you shot a famous baseball player up with 'roids and that's your claim to fame". that's about the extent of my thoughts on him.
and, finally, i do not need a brett favre-inspired, eight-hour-long version of sc. because then it really is no longer SPORTSCENTER. it's a brett favre tribute. and he retired last year as well. is the third time a charm? well... let's say he comes back. let me tell you what's going to happen. he won't relive those glory favre days. he'll play for a year. then he'll retire. isn't that what just happened?
i am not saying these stories aren't important. they are. but sportscenter is supposed to give me highlights from all sport happenings the previous day. not pick one news story and block out all other sports/players/games, etc. so, i've been a little down on sc lately, because i liked it when they gave me what i wanted.
in the past few days, they have been redeeming themselves.
i've gotten a great couple days full of top ten plays. did anyone watch the lakers-golden state game last night? i don't even really keep up with the nba. (i prefer ncaa ball.) but when i got home last night, i flipped on the tv and the game was on. and i felt the energy on that court and couldn't turn it off. kobe had a couple of great blocks (the one i thought would make the top ten did not, but another did) and the game was pretty close up until the end. i also hope that rachel caught the highlight from the suns-clippers game, where shaq makes a dunk, then does that infamous "nice job hand" stare. then afterward they show that kid from the clippers who, after a made free throw, stares at his hand. then the shot goes to shaq, who's cracking up on the bench. it was absolutely priceless.
during the months where there is no football or baseball, sportscenter's top ten usually consists of only nba/ncaa shots. but today was super cool, because number one in the top ten was a sweeeeeeeeeet nhl goal by the capitals' ovechkin. this kid is pretty much amazing. (in the video they refer to him as the "greatest hockey player in the world".) it's pretty impressive. watch closely, though, because the super impressive part is when he passes the puck along the boards- to himself. here's the clip.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3917680
how sweeeeeeeeet was that?!
in closing, espn has now redeemed themselves.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
happy days
today was surprisingly happy.
i got to sleep in (because i just didn't set an alarm) and my body really needed it. it was well worth it. afterwards i had to do some running to tie up some loose ends with the car and ended up catching up with a friend. this meeting was... well, it was informative and fun (while it had the potential of being really akward). and i'm so glad there was catching up to be had.
my boss also gave me the blessing to apply for the bachelor's program and said we'd work something out if i get accepted and can start in a few weeks. i'm completely excited, worried, rushed, anxious, grateful, and praying this works out for me.
that's it for today. things are good, but i have a lot to get to. have a great wednesday!
i got to sleep in (because i just didn't set an alarm) and my body really needed it. it was well worth it. afterwards i had to do some running to tie up some loose ends with the car and ended up catching up with a friend. this meeting was... well, it was informative and fun (while it had the potential of being really akward). and i'm so glad there was catching up to be had.
my boss also gave me the blessing to apply for the bachelor's program and said we'd work something out if i get accepted and can start in a few weeks. i'm completely excited, worried, rushed, anxious, grateful, and praying this works out for me.
that's it for today. things are good, but i have a lot to get to. have a great wednesday!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
new.... everything?
been an up and down and back up and back down day today... and i'm super happy it's soon coming to an end, because i'm tired and have too much on the docket for this week.
today i have been super down about school. i just feel like ever since i left the english rhelm, i haven't been myself education-wise. while an english (and secondary ed) major, it was never an issue to study. i loved the material being taught, and i understood it. i loved writing the papers, and i had a great time thinking critically about pieces of literature.
sometimes i'm not sure why i changed my mind. my feeling that i'd get overwhelmingly upset at tenured teachers who didn't care about students consumed me. i really should have been thinking about the good i could do for kids (or adults, or just anyone i could teach) as opposed to the negative. alas, such is life.
when i did change my mind about teaching, my professors at mckendree (and the provence's) were surprised. i was met by a lot of "but you'd make a great teacher" sayings.
what's the bottom line here?
i work well with people. no matter the age.
i've got two different people pushing me to finish a degree right now: one happens to be my awesome manfriend ben, the other my great friend (and confidant, among other amazing things) roxanne. rox is studying to be a high school counselor, and when i have education questions, she's the first i think of.
i've recently emailed her discussing (and questioning) my options concerning a degree... and rox delivers. i was happily greeted by an email with lots of helpful links and opinions. i've checked into a program at a catholic school in st louis (fontbonne) that will allow me to obtain a communication/english focused bachlor degree in business. (the exact degree is in corporate communication.) i've gotten some feedback pretty quickly... and the course begins in about 2 weeks. frighteneing. but i'm (very) quickly checking into it, and if things can work out... i could have a bachelors by the end of next summer. how very cool is that?
anyway, my parents are some-what hesitant with this head-first jump into a program. (i believe they're thinking more about the financial end of things at this time.) i've just got a lot to figure out (and subsequently do) in the next few weeks if this is going to happen.
i'm really excited and say THANK YOU to rox. and ben gets just as big of a THANK YOU for everything he does as well.
i'll keep you all posted on what's up with all of this.
and today i got some awesome cds. you can read about them in my music blog.
i hope to not skip anymore days in blogging, so here's to hoping i'm back tomorrow with more to say!
today i have been super down about school. i just feel like ever since i left the english rhelm, i haven't been myself education-wise. while an english (and secondary ed) major, it was never an issue to study. i loved the material being taught, and i understood it. i loved writing the papers, and i had a great time thinking critically about pieces of literature.
sometimes i'm not sure why i changed my mind. my feeling that i'd get overwhelmingly upset at tenured teachers who didn't care about students consumed me. i really should have been thinking about the good i could do for kids (or adults, or just anyone i could teach) as opposed to the negative. alas, such is life.
when i did change my mind about teaching, my professors at mckendree (and the provence's) were surprised. i was met by a lot of "but you'd make a great teacher" sayings.
what's the bottom line here?
i work well with people. no matter the age.
i've got two different people pushing me to finish a degree right now: one happens to be my awesome manfriend ben, the other my great friend (and confidant, among other amazing things) roxanne. rox is studying to be a high school counselor, and when i have education questions, she's the first i think of.
i've recently emailed her discussing (and questioning) my options concerning a degree... and rox delivers. i was happily greeted by an email with lots of helpful links and opinions. i've checked into a program at a catholic school in st louis (fontbonne) that will allow me to obtain a communication/english focused bachlor degree in business. (the exact degree is in corporate communication.) i've gotten some feedback pretty quickly... and the course begins in about 2 weeks. frighteneing. but i'm (very) quickly checking into it, and if things can work out... i could have a bachelors by the end of next summer. how very cool is that?
anyway, my parents are some-what hesitant with this head-first jump into a program. (i believe they're thinking more about the financial end of things at this time.) i've just got a lot to figure out (and subsequently do) in the next few weeks if this is going to happen.
i'm really excited and say THANK YOU to rox. and ben gets just as big of a THANK YOU for everything he does as well.
i'll keep you all posted on what's up with all of this.
and today i got some awesome cds. you can read about them in my music blog.
i hope to not skip anymore days in blogging, so here's to hoping i'm back tomorrow with more to say!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
really quick before bed.....
i'll just say that this day started off rough and not how i wanted it to. my phone decided it didn't like being my alarm clock anymore, so i slept waaaaay too late and missed sunday school and church... don't like missing either of those. =(
but i got ready anyway and dropped some laundry off at the 'rents, then to lunch with my manfriend and another awesome friend of ben's i got to meet (hi brian!). we ate at o'connell's (get the burger, it's pretty darn good and really filling). then it was back to the 'rents place to transfer over some laundry, coupled with a quick trip to walmart to purchase a much-needed alarm clock.
tonight was trivia at llywelyn's (quickly becoming a sunday tradition). by the time i got there, it hit me that i have had very little sleep for most nights within the last few weeks. between totaling the car, work, school, grandma in the hospital... well, i'm sure you all get the picture. i really hit a wall from about 8-10pm and just thought i wouldn't make it much longer. unfortunately, like most other nights, i always get a second wind. so here i am posting at 1:15am. nice.
anyway, trivia really ended up being a blast. we got 3rd place (i'll take the credit for most of that- i was a one-man team for the first 2 rounds...), and beth told me some really awesome family stories i had not heard. those are always fun, right?
anyway, i'm off to bed. maybe tomorrow i shall post pictures of the car... night for now all!
but i got ready anyway and dropped some laundry off at the 'rents, then to lunch with my manfriend and another awesome friend of ben's i got to meet (hi brian!). we ate at o'connell's (get the burger, it's pretty darn good and really filling). then it was back to the 'rents place to transfer over some laundry, coupled with a quick trip to walmart to purchase a much-needed alarm clock.
tonight was trivia at llywelyn's (quickly becoming a sunday tradition). by the time i got there, it hit me that i have had very little sleep for most nights within the last few weeks. between totaling the car, work, school, grandma in the hospital... well, i'm sure you all get the picture. i really hit a wall from about 8-10pm and just thought i wouldn't make it much longer. unfortunately, like most other nights, i always get a second wind. so here i am posting at 1:15am. nice.
anyway, trivia really ended up being a blast. we got 3rd place (i'll take the credit for most of that- i was a one-man team for the first 2 rounds...), and beth told me some really awesome family stories i had not heard. those are always fun, right?
anyway, i'm off to bed. maybe tomorrow i shall post pictures of the car... night for now all!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
finally.....
i got me a new ride.
all of you probably know my car was totaled a little over a week ago outside my boyfriend's place in the city. my poor baby was parked on the street minding its own business (yeah, i'm not referring to ben, i'm totally referring to my sunfire), when some idiot hit it pretty hard and rendered it undrivable.
thursday i did some test driving at a dealer in collinsville IL called Accent Auto. (Gregg Neeman is the owner. if anyone is looking for a car, i'll send you their number. promise you will not be disappointed.) the first car i drove was an '01 mustang, and that thing was sweet. i tried to call my dad twice while cruising down the highway in this beast, but he didn't answer. so ben heeded the call that went something like "I HAVE TO HAVE THIS CAR!!!!", followed by a lot of awesomes. then dad called and broke my heart, telling me the insurance would be unreal and the gas mileage would be bad... just an overall "i don't think this is such a good idea".
i took that baby back to the dealer and then drove an '02 sunfire, which is the same car i was driving before, except two years newer. it was a comfortable drive, since i was used to it. i called my dad to let him know i was interested in it, and he put a call into mom. unfortunately my grandma was taken to the hospital that day, so it put a hault on things.
the next day i put in for a loan and got approved, for about $1,000 less than what the sunfire was going to cost me. my awesome parents said they'd front me the cash until i got my tax refund back and we'd go ahead and get the car.
this morning i actually got to sleep in and had a great wake up call, then ran over to my parents to get the plan rolling. my mom was already planning on heading to the insurance agency and said she'd go ahead and get the insurance rolling on the new car for me, or at least get a quote. while she was doing that, dad and i were going to the dealership to drive the sunfire before making a deal.
that's what we did. kinda.
we drove the sunfire and dad said it was a pretty good deal. it had some blinker issues and a squeak in the front end, plus needed to have the door hinges replaced. we took that back and had a purchase order written up. during that time, we were shooting the breeze with gregg, who is really cool. he was talking about the mustang and i mentioned that i had taken it for a spin and it was really cool, but i didnt' think i could afford the insurance and the gas on it. he told me that his dad is driving the same exact car as the 'stang, and it was currently getting 32 mpg. that's really good. i said my old sunfire had been getting about 26-28mpg and gregg said the mustang would get at least that. then i thought, 'i've got to get my dad to drive this thing down the road once, and he'll see why i really want it'. and my plan worked. i believe my dad's exact line was "the only thing that could make this car cooler is if it were a stick shift". and he's right.
when we got back, gregg wrote up a purchase order for the mustang as well and said he wouldn't sell either until we got back with him. we ran up to the insurance company and had a quote done. full coverage insurance on the mustang was $20 cheaper monthly than insurance on the sunfire. what a cool deal! state farm also ran a loan through for me and said it would more than likely be approved on monday morning. doubly sweet.
so i got the insurance started on the stang and went back to Accent Auto. i told gregg what was going on and he said "well, if you want it today, just write me a dummy check and take it". yup, that's how cool this guy is. (of course, we're repeat customers.) a couple of checks between saturday morning and saturday afternoon, and i got to drive my parents to a late lunch in a super cool car.
needless to say, i'm excited and promise to post pictures of my becky-proclaimed "sexy. that thing's just sexy" car. alas, right now i cannot. but soon. wooooohooooo!!
have a lovely weekend. hopefully i'll be back to post tomorrow.
all of you probably know my car was totaled a little over a week ago outside my boyfriend's place in the city. my poor baby was parked on the street minding its own business (yeah, i'm not referring to ben, i'm totally referring to my sunfire), when some idiot hit it pretty hard and rendered it undrivable.
thursday i did some test driving at a dealer in collinsville IL called Accent Auto. (Gregg Neeman is the owner. if anyone is looking for a car, i'll send you their number. promise you will not be disappointed.) the first car i drove was an '01 mustang, and that thing was sweet. i tried to call my dad twice while cruising down the highway in this beast, but he didn't answer. so ben heeded the call that went something like "I HAVE TO HAVE THIS CAR!!!!", followed by a lot of awesomes. then dad called and broke my heart, telling me the insurance would be unreal and the gas mileage would be bad... just an overall "i don't think this is such a good idea".
i took that baby back to the dealer and then drove an '02 sunfire, which is the same car i was driving before, except two years newer. it was a comfortable drive, since i was used to it. i called my dad to let him know i was interested in it, and he put a call into mom. unfortunately my grandma was taken to the hospital that day, so it put a hault on things.
the next day i put in for a loan and got approved, for about $1,000 less than what the sunfire was going to cost me. my awesome parents said they'd front me the cash until i got my tax refund back and we'd go ahead and get the car.
this morning i actually got to sleep in and had a great wake up call, then ran over to my parents to get the plan rolling. my mom was already planning on heading to the insurance agency and said she'd go ahead and get the insurance rolling on the new car for me, or at least get a quote. while she was doing that, dad and i were going to the dealership to drive the sunfire before making a deal.
that's what we did. kinda.
we drove the sunfire and dad said it was a pretty good deal. it had some blinker issues and a squeak in the front end, plus needed to have the door hinges replaced. we took that back and had a purchase order written up. during that time, we were shooting the breeze with gregg, who is really cool. he was talking about the mustang and i mentioned that i had taken it for a spin and it was really cool, but i didnt' think i could afford the insurance and the gas on it. he told me that his dad is driving the same exact car as the 'stang, and it was currently getting 32 mpg. that's really good. i said my old sunfire had been getting about 26-28mpg and gregg said the mustang would get at least that. then i thought, 'i've got to get my dad to drive this thing down the road once, and he'll see why i really want it'. and my plan worked. i believe my dad's exact line was "the only thing that could make this car cooler is if it were a stick shift". and he's right.
when we got back, gregg wrote up a purchase order for the mustang as well and said he wouldn't sell either until we got back with him. we ran up to the insurance company and had a quote done. full coverage insurance on the mustang was $20 cheaper monthly than insurance on the sunfire. what a cool deal! state farm also ran a loan through for me and said it would more than likely be approved on monday morning. doubly sweet.
so i got the insurance started on the stang and went back to Accent Auto. i told gregg what was going on and he said "well, if you want it today, just write me a dummy check and take it". yup, that's how cool this guy is. (of course, we're repeat customers.) a couple of checks between saturday morning and saturday afternoon, and i got to drive my parents to a late lunch in a super cool car.
needless to say, i'm excited and promise to post pictures of my becky-proclaimed "sexy. that thing's just sexy" car. alas, right now i cannot. but soon. wooooohooooo!!
have a lovely weekend. hopefully i'll be back to post tomorrow.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
oh no
i missed a day posting!! oh well.
these past few days have been really busy, hence the no blogging. i've been searching for cars ever since mine got pounded. (that's what she said? no. but could have been. i'm tired, cut me some slack.) today i found a beauty, and called dad, who called mom to say "hey, we've found one, let's get a move on", to which mom replied "my mom's in the hospital, i don't wanna talk about this right now". so, now it's crunch time and i've got some things pending out there in moolah land and will know more tomorrow. (at least, i pray i know more tomorrow.)
car shopping is crazy. it also allows me a lot of time to drive around by myself and listen to a lot of music. sometimes when tired, i just start talking to the stereo. it happens people. so this morning while driving around, i was listening to boston. (surprise!) when foreplay/long time came on, i said aloud "i could do without the foreplay". then the drumroll goes off in my head and i think i should really wait to say funny things when at least one other living thing can hear it. because that's a "that's what she said" if i've ever heard one.
so... more about the loans tomorrow, a test, a super exciting lunch =D, and work. then sleep perhaps, because right now i'm so excited to see a certain someone i am giggling and fidgety. off to attempt some sleep....
oh, and HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH! and happy special day to benjamin as well. ;)
these past few days have been really busy, hence the no blogging. i've been searching for cars ever since mine got pounded. (that's what she said? no. but could have been. i'm tired, cut me some slack.) today i found a beauty, and called dad, who called mom to say "hey, we've found one, let's get a move on", to which mom replied "my mom's in the hospital, i don't wanna talk about this right now". so, now it's crunch time and i've got some things pending out there in moolah land and will know more tomorrow. (at least, i pray i know more tomorrow.)
car shopping is crazy. it also allows me a lot of time to drive around by myself and listen to a lot of music. sometimes when tired, i just start talking to the stereo. it happens people. so this morning while driving around, i was listening to boston. (surprise!) when foreplay/long time came on, i said aloud "i could do without the foreplay". then the drumroll goes off in my head and i think i should really wait to say funny things when at least one other living thing can hear it. because that's a "that's what she said" if i've ever heard one.
so... more about the loans tomorrow, a test, a super exciting lunch =D, and work. then sleep perhaps, because right now i'm so excited to see a certain someone i am giggling and fidgety. off to attempt some sleep....
oh, and HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH! and happy special day to benjamin as well. ;)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
nervousness
today i'm nervous. about something i can't even talk about yet. silly. i'll fill some of you in via email. (it's a good nervous, by the way.)
today has been AWESOME. yep, that's all caps because this day, on my awesome days scale, sits at like an 8.34. that's pretty darn good on my scale, considering yesterday teetered on the low end.
why is today just that good? i'm dancing my pants off at work. well, not literally. i think there's some kind of rule where you have to keep your clothes on in the OR unless you're the patient. but i'm seriously grooving nonetheless. as i wrote in today's music blog, my ipod has been glorious. even cooler is that the other radio on the other side of the room (the one that i wrote about in an earlier blog) is ALSO groovin'. (with the likes of steve miller's "rockin' me" which is one of my ringtones.) basically i dance to my music, dance to pause my music, dance over to the other side of the room where my pal green patterson teaches me (or tries to teach me) to dance, then i dance back to my side of the room. i did not run this morning. i think all of this dancing has made up for the run, and then some.
other cool things that happened today: i got to talk to my dad and my manfriend during dinner, since i took an early one. that was super sweet since i never have a chance to do that. i enjoyed some mashed potatoes for dinner. my lunch was also good, even though it was a quick bologna and catsup sandwich. (don't knock the bologna and catsup sandwich. it's cheap and easy and super good when you're super hungry.) we had a really cool discussion in ethics and it helped everyone understand the readings much better. it was a beautiful day weather-wise, and that means that i'm on the high end of my scale pretty much no matter what.
that's it for today. i'm sure tomorrow's blog will be interesting. i have to do my best to find a ride. i'm praying that tomorrow morning goes very VERY smoothly. pray for me as well.
today has been AWESOME. yep, that's all caps because this day, on my awesome days scale, sits at like an 8.34. that's pretty darn good on my scale, considering yesterday teetered on the low end.
why is today just that good? i'm dancing my pants off at work. well, not literally. i think there's some kind of rule where you have to keep your clothes on in the OR unless you're the patient. but i'm seriously grooving nonetheless. as i wrote in today's music blog, my ipod has been glorious. even cooler is that the other radio on the other side of the room (the one that i wrote about in an earlier blog) is ALSO groovin'. (with the likes of steve miller's "rockin' me" which is one of my ringtones.) basically i dance to my music, dance to pause my music, dance over to the other side of the room where my pal green patterson teaches me (or tries to teach me) to dance, then i dance back to my side of the room. i did not run this morning. i think all of this dancing has made up for the run, and then some.
other cool things that happened today: i got to talk to my dad and my manfriend during dinner, since i took an early one. that was super sweet since i never have a chance to do that. i enjoyed some mashed potatoes for dinner. my lunch was also good, even though it was a quick bologna and catsup sandwich. (don't knock the bologna and catsup sandwich. it's cheap and easy and super good when you're super hungry.) we had a really cool discussion in ethics and it helped everyone understand the readings much better. it was a beautiful day weather-wise, and that means that i'm on the high end of my scale pretty much no matter what.
that's it for today. i'm sure tomorrow's blog will be interesting. i have to do my best to find a ride. i'm praying that tomorrow morning goes very VERY smoothly. pray for me as well.
Monday, February 9, 2009
does anyone want....
a small gray cat named squishie?? she's currently driving me crazy.
anyhow, it's late and i need to sleep. but i thought i'd give a list of things i'm thankful for before i pass out. here's the list:
- the gimmie gimmie's cover of "end of the road"
- dark, rich, black coffee
- a warm bed
- snuggly cats in the morning
- camel lights
- junkyards that will give me some money for my totaled car
- virtual hugs (these are via text)
- real hugs (these are via boyfriend)
- angry, loud music
- crying when i absolutely have to get it out
- happy music once i get a few needed tears out of the way
- a goodnight phone call
that's it for today people. goooood night.
anyhow, it's late and i need to sleep. but i thought i'd give a list of things i'm thankful for before i pass out. here's the list:
- the gimmie gimmie's cover of "end of the road"
- dark, rich, black coffee
- a warm bed
- snuggly cats in the morning
- camel lights
- junkyards that will give me some money for my totaled car
- virtual hugs (these are via text)
- real hugs (these are via boyfriend)
- angry, loud music
- crying when i absolutely have to get it out
- happy music once i get a few needed tears out of the way
- a goodnight phone call
that's it for today people. goooood night.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
roller coaster day
today has been nothing other than a roller coaster. i believe i should start with more about yesterday to get the full effect of today's post.
while having too much fun killing my car yesterday, i must have been found by something that is not a friend of mine- an allergy. my arm was itching and i had an odd rash. it went away during the afternoon hours, but came back last night. i have to wait for my goodnight phonecall before i sleep. most of the time, even if i'm tired, i just can't really sleep until i get the call. and after the call i sleep like a baby. anyway, last night i had to take some benedryl about 12ish. i really don't like to take many meds at all, and i really have a dislike of benedryl these days. (i used to love it. used it as a sleeping aid when jess and i lived about the bar...) i took the benedryl because i knew that i wouldn't be able to sleep and i'd just sit up and itch. i wish i hadn't taken the benedryl because that stuff knocks me out. and keeps me knocked out. needless to say, i was fighting to tell ben goodnight when i got the phonecall. plus i slept through the cell phone alarm this morning, which i never do. (i'm the world's lightest sleeper.) sleeping through the alarm meant that i missed sunday school, and that did not make me very happy at all.
i did make it to church. with it being disciple now weekend, the abundance of youth was amazing. i'm always happy to see this. it's funny though, because i think of myself and my church history, and i think i should share some of that. when i was a child, we did not go to church. the only times i remember going is for Easter or Christmas (if that) and it was normally with a grandparent or great-grandparent. don't take that statement the wrong way. my parents are religious. i'm unsure why we never went to church, but as a child i didn't ask that question. anyway, the first 18 years of my life had very few church experiences. things started to change for me in that year. i got the boot from my house (don't ask; just leave it at that), and i went to live with the melton's (hi rach!). we started going to church and i really enjoyed it. at 19, i was baptised at bethel baptist in caseyville (my hometown). that was a really great feeling. the october after i turned 19, i moved back home with my parents and started working 2 jobs, including sundays. this created a lax in church attendance in my life. i now have a job where i don't have to work weekends (which is really nice). so i can begin attending church regularly again. it's a good step for me and something i've been wanting to do. (man, i'm so glad i stayed at bjc full-time and turned down that walgreens job...)
i'm excited to see where God is leading me to next. and i'm normally not a follower, but wherever i'm led by Him i'm sure i'll follow then.
i bring this point up (about going back to church and not going as a child) because of a point josh brought up tonight at youth service. i believe the statistic he threw out was that after graduating high school, 87% of students do not continue going to church. that statistic alone is disturbing. but it bothers me further. let me explain.
i have a fantastic life that just keeps getting better. i firmly believe that's because of many things; this includes my intelligence, my happiness, my willingness to take care of myself when needed, and my faith. i thought high school was hard. but boy were my late teens to early twenties even more stressful. there are days (like today) when i'm hit with a lot. and at times it can feel like i want to throw in the towel, but i never do. i end up just saying things like "this is in God's hands, not mine. it's His reason." (i know some of you have heard that a lot from me lately.) i really belive that. sometimes i don't even want to know the reason; i just want to know in my heart that i have the faith that there is a reason.
that was a little rant, but i had to get it out. moral of the story is that the statistic is crazy. that's the time in your life when you especially need to worship and pray; moreso than the previous 18 years, in most cases.
back to my day.
after church i got to come back to the house and take a nap. i almost tried to skip the nap because there was an illini-purdue game on (which the illini won!!!!!). i eventually decided the nap was a better idea.
after my nap i had the pleasure of attending josh's youth group service, some of which i spoke of above. in addition, i'd like to say that josh is a great speaker (hey, we all know he likes to talk). his lesson hit home tonight as well. so a big BIG thanks to josh for freely opening himself and his church up to a silly girl like me.
then it was trivia for a short while. we didn't stay as long as normal, but i'm glad to be home and enjoying my ben fold's live cd over and over again.
on another note, when i got home my roommate told me we'd have to be out of our current place probably by the first of april. i have mixed emotions on this...
here's a shot of roma, josh, and myself at josh and colleen's wedding. it was fun shenannigans. notice my eyes, as i had been crying for quite some time. and i rarely cry at weddings, but this one was funny and cute and josh was so happy that it made this girl cry.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
damage control
if you have nothing to do, i suggest going to walmart on a saturday night. especially if you like to people watch! wow, what a crowd.
today was fun. got to rip my speakers and stereo. and by that, i mean that i'm lucky enough to have a manfriend that ripped it out for me. i did, however, get to pry the passenger door open, which was a lot of fun. so, unnumerous thanks go out to ben for all of his patience today! (and every other day)
after purposely getting to damage the car, we got to see a friend perform a solo show down at cicero's. acoustic music is always good. plus some new, fun company for me, which is gladly welcomed. lunch at noodles after that. (green, did you read that??? i had NOODLES!!!)
from there i've made it home, took a trip to look for something to get me from a to b, and had a walmart and slackers run. now i am getting around to this and i intend on cleaning up a little bit. laundry is on the list as well, but currently i love money 2 is sucking me in. (yes, i've already seen this first episode, but it's sooooooo bad i want to watch one more time...)
i'll end this blog with a picture my cousin beth sent me via text today. 
this is beth's son owen, who is the funniest kid i know.
Friday, February 6, 2009
my sweet ride, RIP
first of all, i'd like to say that yesterday was an amazing day for me, even including what the majority of this blog will be about. i got to meet an awesome family and have dinner with them, which was a great time. i also got to go to the blues game, and they went to a shootout! even though they lost, it didn't take away from my awesome dinner. and the hit and run driver that totaled my car also did not take away from the dinner OR the blues game.
getting straight to the point, ben and i were in the living room of his place, participating in the best activity ever, where i get to relax and get warm and cozy under a blanket while he reads a really good book to me. (seriously, how awesome, right?) we hear quite a commotion come from outside, and casually decide to check it out. what was it? it was some dude (or dudette, not sure) plowing into my car. my sweet sweet ride was parked on the side of the road. this dude(tte) came around the corner apparently pretty fast, and plowed into the right rear end of my vehicle, which threw the front end of my car into the van in front of me. let's just say that when ben moved it out of the middle of the street, it was discovered that the back right tire is impaled with metal and does not want to move.
so, my car that everyone always said looked like me? i hope someone doesn't see it now and say "geez, that car looks like you" because i would hope on my worst day that i wouldn't look that bad. also, since my car is 10 years old, i only had liability coverage, so no need to turn a claim into the insurance company. it won't be covered.
and because i have endless optimism, i'd now like to point out why it's a-ok that this happened:
- everything happens for a reason. it's not my reason, it's God's reason. while i don't know what that reason is now, and i perhaps will not ever know this reason, i will say that i'm fine with that.
- no one was in or around the accident scene at the time it occurred, so i'm very thankful that no one was hurt.
- i guess my dad and i get to go look at cars. i'm a minimalist, so i'll take whatever car i can get a deal on. but it will be quality time with my father and i. we're both pretty busy, so this is a good thing.
- i was dreading the fact that when i sold the car, i would have to remove and subsequently replace the new and old head units and speakers. now i can just rip them out and go on my way.
- now i can really clean out my car.
- i can sell my baby to a junkyard and get a little cash for it.
- the trunk hasn't opened in about a year. i was hoping that the dude(tte) that hit the back right panel would have popped the trunk open. no such luck, but THAT would have been hilarious.
- i'll have a vehicle with a new car smell.
- i only had a half tank of gas as opposed to a full tank.
so, there's my list of good things that should go through your head when something like this happens to you (which i hope it never does).
don't get me wrong. at a point last night, that endless optimism was running on empty. good thing is that it never ran out of gas.
=)
getting straight to the point, ben and i were in the living room of his place, participating in the best activity ever, where i get to relax and get warm and cozy under a blanket while he reads a really good book to me. (seriously, how awesome, right?) we hear quite a commotion come from outside, and casually decide to check it out. what was it? it was some dude (or dudette, not sure) plowing into my car. my sweet sweet ride was parked on the side of the road. this dude(tte) came around the corner apparently pretty fast, and plowed into the right rear end of my vehicle, which threw the front end of my car into the van in front of me. let's just say that when ben moved it out of the middle of the street, it was discovered that the back right tire is impaled with metal and does not want to move.
so, my car that everyone always said looked like me? i hope someone doesn't see it now and say "geez, that car looks like you" because i would hope on my worst day that i wouldn't look that bad. also, since my car is 10 years old, i only had liability coverage, so no need to turn a claim into the insurance company. it won't be covered.
and because i have endless optimism, i'd now like to point out why it's a-ok that this happened:
- everything happens for a reason. it's not my reason, it's God's reason. while i don't know what that reason is now, and i perhaps will not ever know this reason, i will say that i'm fine with that.
- no one was in or around the accident scene at the time it occurred, so i'm very thankful that no one was hurt.
- i guess my dad and i get to go look at cars. i'm a minimalist, so i'll take whatever car i can get a deal on. but it will be quality time with my father and i. we're both pretty busy, so this is a good thing.
- i was dreading the fact that when i sold the car, i would have to remove and subsequently replace the new and old head units and speakers. now i can just rip them out and go on my way.
- now i can really clean out my car.
- i can sell my baby to a junkyard and get a little cash for it.
- the trunk hasn't opened in about a year. i was hoping that the dude(tte) that hit the back right panel would have popped the trunk open. no such luck, but THAT would have been hilarious.
- i'll have a vehicle with a new car smell.
- i only had a half tank of gas as opposed to a full tank.
so, there's my list of good things that should go through your head when something like this happens to you (which i hope it never does).
don't get me wrong. at a point last night, that endless optimism was running on empty. good thing is that it never ran out of gas.
=)
here is a shot of the car from every side. the dude(tte) hit me from the right, and plowed my front end into a van that was in front of me.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
sleep
i know some people who say that they just hate sleeping alone. for a while, i thought i may be one of these people. i, however, am not. today i want to share why sleeping alone is glorious sometimes (while i listen to extreme):
- you get an entire bed to yourself. and let's face it, if you have to share, you get a lot less room.
- if you have pets, you have to share the bed with them. but you can kick them off the bed if needed, and they won't stay mad at you.
- you're the only possible sleep talker/snorer. so you've no one to blame except yourself if your own sleep talking/snoring wakes you up. and it probably won't.
- no one will steal your blankets.
- you can watch vh1 reality tv programming before bed and no one will argue with you.
- you can dance and sing to yourself if you're just not tired yet. (yeah... i don't know ANYONE who would do that.......)
- my favorite part: you can sleep naked. it feels good against flannel sheets, and there's no one who will try to put the moves on you. added bonus if it's a really cold night and you're all bundled up and warm.
so, there. as always, i will try to turn something not-so-fun into something fun for all of you. i hope this helped.
happy thursday! and GO BLUES!!!!!
- you get an entire bed to yourself. and let's face it, if you have to share, you get a lot less room.
- if you have pets, you have to share the bed with them. but you can kick them off the bed if needed, and they won't stay mad at you.
- you're the only possible sleep talker/snorer. so you've no one to blame except yourself if your own sleep talking/snoring wakes you up. and it probably won't.
- no one will steal your blankets.
- you can watch vh1 reality tv programming before bed and no one will argue with you.
- you can dance and sing to yourself if you're just not tired yet. (yeah... i don't know ANYONE who would do that.......)
- my favorite part: you can sleep naked. it feels good against flannel sheets, and there's no one who will try to put the moves on you. added bonus if it's a really cold night and you're all bundled up and warm.
so, there. as always, i will try to turn something not-so-fun into something fun for all of you. i hope this helped.
happy thursday! and GO BLUES!!!!!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
zombies!
today i'm tired and work is wearing me out, but i am taking a break for a quick post.
since everyone knows i love zombies, practically everyone i know has forwarded me this. it's funny and something i wish i had done, so it's obvious that i should share.
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/illinoisnews/story/3E711699CF4E8864862575530014BC8C?OpenDocument
enjoy. and later when i get home i'll post the best picture ever taken of me, which includes a zombie and me in a zombie squad t-shirt and a gun. yeah, it's golden.
probably my best halloween costume ever. more gems that can be unnoticable: i am wearing a long sleeve thermal t-shirt with rubber duckies on them, and my jeans were ripped everywhere so i wore super long socks. best thing? my face here = awesome. really.
since everyone knows i love zombies, practically everyone i know has forwarded me this. it's funny and something i wish i had done, so it's obvious that i should share.
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/illinoisnews/story/3E711699CF4E8864862575530014BC8C?OpenDocument
enjoy. and later when i get home i'll post the best picture ever taken of me, which includes a zombie and me in a zombie squad t-shirt and a gun. yeah, it's golden.
probably my best halloween costume ever. more gems that can be unnoticable: i am wearing a long sleeve thermal t-shirt with rubber duckies on them, and my jeans were ripped everywhere so i wore super long socks. best thing? my face here = awesome. really.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
weight loss
so today was spectacularly cool (because i can't tell you the last time i didn't have a day like that). and i'll touch on a really cool thing that happened while i was at work tonight: i weighed myself.
at the end of last summer/beginning of last fall, i weighed in at my highest i've ever been (seriously, topped at 150lbs). and i had a bet with someone to lose the most weight in two months. i won, but at the time that i won i had dropped maybe 10lbs. still good, but not what i wanted.
it's been a long time since i weighed myself because i've just been so busy. but lately my jeans have been horribly big. in fact, my mom noticed that i had been wearing a pair from high school (yeah, you read that right- high school) that um... had a hole in the crotch. not noticable unless it's pointed out, or you're folding them next to your mom, who points to the crotch and says "holy geez, those are the ones from high school! why are you wearing those?". since then, there's been a lot of discussion of her fixing the hole so i don't have to get rid of my trophy jeans. instead she made me buy a new pair that fit.
i think curiosity got to me, and i just had to weigh today. it had been so long and i can see a difference. so... i've lost over 20lbs since september. and i'm pretty proud of that.
that's my good news for the day. =)
at the end of last summer/beginning of last fall, i weighed in at my highest i've ever been (seriously, topped at 150lbs). and i had a bet with someone to lose the most weight in two months. i won, but at the time that i won i had dropped maybe 10lbs. still good, but not what i wanted.
it's been a long time since i weighed myself because i've just been so busy. but lately my jeans have been horribly big. in fact, my mom noticed that i had been wearing a pair from high school (yeah, you read that right- high school) that um... had a hole in the crotch. not noticable unless it's pointed out, or you're folding them next to your mom, who points to the crotch and says "holy geez, those are the ones from high school! why are you wearing those?". since then, there's been a lot of discussion of her fixing the hole so i don't have to get rid of my trophy jeans. instead she made me buy a new pair that fit.
i think curiosity got to me, and i just had to weigh today. it had been so long and i can see a difference. so... i've lost over 20lbs since september. and i'm pretty proud of that.
that's my good news for the day. =)
Monday, February 2, 2009
superbowl champs: not the arizona cardinals
sorry, had to get that out of the way.
GOOOOOO STEEEEEEELERS!!!!!
if you couldn't already tell, my team won the superbowl. now i'm just waiting to hear what santonio is going to nickname that game-winning touchdown catch. and while i'm glad we had a win, this is the time of year when the sports i like to watch begin dwindling down. oh well, i've got ncaa basketball and hockey. plus, this year, i'm going to make a conscious effort to follow baseball. let's hope it's a success!
have you ever had one of those days when you just don't think life can get much better? yesterday was one of those days. didn't think i could get much happier after a good ball game AND a win, but it really did! how cool is that?
that's all for today. lots going on!
GOOOOOO STEEEEEEELERS!!!!!
if you couldn't already tell, my team won the superbowl. now i'm just waiting to hear what santonio is going to nickname that game-winning touchdown catch. and while i'm glad we had a win, this is the time of year when the sports i like to watch begin dwindling down. oh well, i've got ncaa basketball and hockey. plus, this year, i'm going to make a conscious effort to follow baseball. let's hope it's a success!
have you ever had one of those days when you just don't think life can get much better? yesterday was one of those days. didn't think i could get much happier after a good ball game AND a win, but it really did! how cool is that?
that's all for today. lots going on!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
superbowl sunday
we all know i love football, and i LOVE the steelers. so today is a big day for me. but superbowl isn't the only reason.
i am going to a church this morning at which my friend josh is a youth pastor. i am eventually hoping to take a leadership role within said youth group, so today really starts me on an amazing path that i am extremely thankful for. keep josh and myself in your thoughts and prayers. we have a lot of great things that get to be discussed, and i'm very happy.
still.... it IS superbowl sunday.
i'd just like to say that i'd like to see omar epps take home a win. wait... i mean mike tomlin.... or omar epps... no, mike tomlin. ever mixed those two up? i do. here's the comparison:
seriously, sometimes i have to remind myself that i am not, in fact, watching house.
have a blessed sunday, a nice time watching the superbowl, and GOOOOOOO BIG BEN AND THE STEEEEEEELERS!!!!
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