That's always a hard question to answer. If you are anything like me, I think my life is boring. I wake up, go to work, eat, then sleep. On my days off it's even more boring. I tend to catch up on all my DVR TV shows, grocery shop and maybe do a little crafting. Beyond that ... boring. So hopefully today I can tell you a couple of the things in my life that aren't boring.
1. We booked a cruise!! My parents invited David & I to go on the Allure of the Seas with them later this year. This is the same ship that we went on for our honeymoon. It's also one of the biggest, if not biggest ship out right now. Originally we had hoped to go on a cruise with David's cousins, but when that fell through this seemed like the next best thing. I know what you are thinking... a cruise with your parents? Yes. Thankfully my parents are the complete opposite of Frank and Marie in "Everybody Loves Raymond." If anything, they'll probably be running away from us to get their privacy.
2. My trip to Disneyland has been bumped up. There are a lot of vacations going on this year. Some of them are me alone, visiting some girlfriends. This is one of those. I was planning on flying out to Arizona in June to meet up with my Disney internship friend Rachel. We would then drive up to California to spend a few days at Disneyland. This week some things happened that would push that trip up a couple months. I hope to be able to buy my plane ticket next week.
3. Cancer is once again a word being using in our family. This week we found out that for the 3rd time my mother-in-law is battling cancer. Because it's not my story to be told I'll keep the details short and sweet. She initially had breast cancer. While they still label it that ... it can now be found in her lower back. Pray for peace and healing.
4. According to the doctor David has lost close to 50 pounds since we got married. Yep ... I'm starving him. LOL! Just kidding. I think its because I've never been the kind to buy chips, cookies and soda. So it's not easily at his fingertips like when he was with his parents. Meantime, I'm only about 5 pounds thinner then the day we got married. Boo!
That's all I can think of right now. So the next time you ask me "What's new?," don't be offended if I can't think of anything. Seriously ... this is the only stuff I could think of over the past month. :)
Friday, February 7, 2014
Friday, January 17, 2014
4 Life Quickies
I know I don't post as often as I should. It's probably because I never really know what to talk about; or think that I have enough to say about them. So this will be a series of quick posts. Just to let you know what's happening in out life right now.
1. The regional Emmy Awards are coming up in the next week. Both David and I will be working on the crew. I've had to switch my schedule at work in order to have the weekend off. That means for the next week I'll be working a 2nd shift. It will be different for David and I not to have dinner together, but we'll make the best of it by waking up early to have a nice breakfast together.
2. I booked a flight to Montana!! My friend and fellow YouTuber Caitlin is graduating from college. Her and the girls from the YouTube channel came out to my wedding in 2012 so we are hoping to get everyone back out there for her celebration. Very excited and grateful that my work gave me the time off (during sweeps) to take this once in a lifetime trip. For what I understand Montana is incredibly beautiful.
3. David and I are getting back to a healthy lifestyle. I've been walking more often and hope to get David involved in those walks soon. I've also been keeping My Fitness Pal journal up to date better. David also bought me a polar watch for Christmas. It has a heart rate monitor to wear so you get an accurate count of how many calories you burned.
4. I started a "Line A Day Memory Book" this year. It's where every night before you go to sleep you write down something important from your day. It's only a sentence or two so you don't feel pressured to have to write a lot. It's also fast, takes me less then a minute to write it down. I keep it on my nightstand so I don't forget.
1. The regional Emmy Awards are coming up in the next week. Both David and I will be working on the crew. I've had to switch my schedule at work in order to have the weekend off. That means for the next week I'll be working a 2nd shift. It will be different for David and I not to have dinner together, but we'll make the best of it by waking up early to have a nice breakfast together.
2. I booked a flight to Montana!! My friend and fellow YouTuber Caitlin is graduating from college. Her and the girls from the YouTube channel came out to my wedding in 2012 so we are hoping to get everyone back out there for her celebration. Very excited and grateful that my work gave me the time off (during sweeps) to take this once in a lifetime trip. For what I understand Montana is incredibly beautiful.
3. David and I are getting back to a healthy lifestyle. I've been walking more often and hope to get David involved in those walks soon. I've also been keeping My Fitness Pal journal up to date better. David also bought me a polar watch for Christmas. It has a heart rate monitor to wear so you get an accurate count of how many calories you burned.
4. I started a "Line A Day Memory Book" this year. It's where every night before you go to sleep you write down something important from your day. It's only a sentence or two so you don't feel pressured to have to write a lot. It's also fast, takes me less then a minute to write it down. I keep it on my nightstand so I don't forget.
Friday, January 3, 2014
2013 Review
I stole this 2013 Survey from my friend Becca. You can check out her blog here.
I also did something similar to this last year. You can read it here.
1. What did you do in 2013 that you’d never done before?
Stayed at a Disney resort. I worked there for 8 months, but never actually spent a night at one of their hotels.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
My resolution for 2013 was to be healthier and not be the typical couple that gains a whole bunch of weight after getting married. The first 6 months was a fail. I gained about 13 lbs. The last 6 months was a win. I lost those 13lbs. So I'm actually the same exact weight I was one my wedding day. So, I kind of kept my resolution. And yes, I am making resolutions this year. They can be seen in a video here.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
I had several friends have babies. Lacy & Rob Devlin (Ally Kate). Justin & Christa Adams (Thoryn). Wes & Courtney Trundle (Ansley). But no one in my immediate family.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My co-worker Max Cushing. That was a hard one.
5. What countries did you visit?
None ... but lots of states.
6. What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013?
I really can't think of anything. Believe me, my life isn't perfect but I was pretty content this year.
7. What dates from 2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
April 11th: The day David left his job. It was scary but exciting.
March 28th: The day we lost Max
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
David leaving his job and starting back at freelance. That may sound like an accomplishment for him, but it was also for us. We get to spend a whole lot more time together.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I'd rather not say.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I was sick off and on for the last 3 months of the year. It was always something.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My new scrapbook table. It's the small things!
12. Where did most of your money go?
Travel. We went to Tunica, St. Louis, Holiday World, Disney World and Navarre Beach, Florida. It was a fun year.
13. What did you get really excited about?
Disney World. It was my first trip back in 5 years and I got to take my husband. His first trip in almost 20 years.
14. What song will always remind you of 2013?
Katy Perry "Roar"
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
- happier or sadder? Happier
- thinner or fatter? Same
– richer or poorer? Richer
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Friend time.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Sleep. Sounds odd, but I need to learn to get out of bed at a descent time of the morning.
18. How did you spend Christmas?
Christmas Eve Eve we went to Cookeville and stayed with my family till Christmas Eve Evening. We drove back home for midnight church service. Woke up Christmas morning just David and I at home. Then over to his parents for the rest of the day. Back to work immediately after Christmas.
19. What was your favorite TV program?
Teen Mom 3 -- I'm a dork.
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
I only read maybe 2 or 3 books this year. So "The Last Letter From My Lover"
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
Hunger Games
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Turned 27. We had a small group of friends over to the house for a cook out.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Money. Duh. Wouldn't we all love to be millionaires and not have to work and just spend all our time travelling and helping others?
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2013?
Jeans ... mostly with a few cool new Torrid dresses thrown in here and there.
26. What kept you sane?
My husband. Always
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2013.
To confront people that need to be confronted. Sometimes just letting things go isn't the best option.
28. What are your resolutions for 2014?
Refer to this video here.
I also did something similar to this last year. You can read it here.
1. What did you do in 2013 that you’d never done before?
Stayed at a Disney resort. I worked there for 8 months, but never actually spent a night at one of their hotels.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
My resolution for 2013 was to be healthier and not be the typical couple that gains a whole bunch of weight after getting married. The first 6 months was a fail. I gained about 13 lbs. The last 6 months was a win. I lost those 13lbs. So I'm actually the same exact weight I was one my wedding day. So, I kind of kept my resolution. And yes, I am making resolutions this year. They can be seen in a video here.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
I had several friends have babies. Lacy & Rob Devlin (Ally Kate). Justin & Christa Adams (Thoryn). Wes & Courtney Trundle (Ansley). But no one in my immediate family.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My co-worker Max Cushing. That was a hard one.
5. What countries did you visit?
None ... but lots of states.
6. What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013?
I really can't think of anything. Believe me, my life isn't perfect but I was pretty content this year.
7. What dates from 2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
April 11th: The day David left his job. It was scary but exciting.
March 28th: The day we lost Max
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
David leaving his job and starting back at freelance. That may sound like an accomplishment for him, but it was also for us. We get to spend a whole lot more time together.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I'd rather not say.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I was sick off and on for the last 3 months of the year. It was always something.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My new scrapbook table. It's the small things!
12. Where did most of your money go?
Travel. We went to Tunica, St. Louis, Holiday World, Disney World and Navarre Beach, Florida. It was a fun year.
13. What did you get really excited about?
Disney World. It was my first trip back in 5 years and I got to take my husband. His first trip in almost 20 years.
14. What song will always remind you of 2013?
Katy Perry "Roar"
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
- happier or sadder? Happier
- thinner or fatter? Same
– richer or poorer? Richer
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Friend time.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Sleep. Sounds odd, but I need to learn to get out of bed at a descent time of the morning.
18. How did you spend Christmas?
Christmas Eve Eve we went to Cookeville and stayed with my family till Christmas Eve Evening. We drove back home for midnight church service. Woke up Christmas morning just David and I at home. Then over to his parents for the rest of the day. Back to work immediately after Christmas.
19. What was your favorite TV program?
Teen Mom 3 -- I'm a dork.
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
I only read maybe 2 or 3 books this year. So "The Last Letter From My Lover"
21. What was your favorite music from this year?
Michael Buble
Hunger Games
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Turned 27. We had a small group of friends over to the house for a cook out.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Money. Duh. Wouldn't we all love to be millionaires and not have to work and just spend all our time travelling and helping others?
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2013?
Jeans ... mostly with a few cool new Torrid dresses thrown in here and there.
26. What kept you sane?
My husband. Always
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2013.
To confront people that need to be confronted. Sometimes just letting things go isn't the best option.
28. What are your resolutions for 2014?
Refer to this video here.
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