I got an iPhone this weekend. I kind of feel like a wanna be trendy sell out, which bothers me a little. But I'm having to much fun downloading free apps to care!! I'm seriously wondering how I lived before-I have an app to wake me up in the morning, another one to help me fall asleep, anothe rone for grocery shopping, another one to track calories, and so on!
In other only-interesting-to-me news:
I'm pretty sure Winter is going to be here forever. (Please don't rub this comment in my face when I'm complaining about how hot it is in two months!)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
I'm Gifted! Well, Sort Of...
I shouldn't have been so excited that it was warming up. It started raining again today! Why? Why do bad things happen to good people?? :)
I discovered some of my hidden talents this weekend:
1) Crepe paper. It's a gift. It always twirls perfectly for me. Now if I could keep it on the wall. I may or may not have used a staple gun on some crepe paper at a baby shower this weekend. Stupid glossy paint...
2) Folding chairs and heels. I would say most LDS females develop this talent in time, but I have always felt that I had a special gift for it. I think it's my special anchor and yank move (I'm thinking of copyrighting that phrase!). Don't believe me? Check me out after a church function!
3) Stuffing things into flast rate boxes at the post office. Even the postal worker commented on how much was in it. I'm kinda awesome like that!
That's my list. Some people are world leaders, some are great thinkers. Me, I can put up crepe paper, fold up some chairs, and send you a bunch of junk in a box!
I discovered some of my hidden talents this weekend:
1) Crepe paper. It's a gift. It always twirls perfectly for me. Now if I could keep it on the wall. I may or may not have used a staple gun on some crepe paper at a baby shower this weekend. Stupid glossy paint...
2) Folding chairs and heels. I would say most LDS females develop this talent in time, but I have always felt that I had a special gift for it. I think it's my special anchor and yank move (I'm thinking of copyrighting that phrase!). Don't believe me? Check me out after a church function!
3) Stuffing things into flast rate boxes at the post office. Even the postal worker commented on how much was in it. I'm kinda awesome like that!
That's my list. Some people are world leaders, some are great thinkers. Me, I can put up crepe paper, fold up some chairs, and send you a bunch of junk in a box!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thankful for the Cold- Better Late Than Never
I meant to post this a few days ago, but I kept forgetting, and now it doesn't seem as relevant since it's warm outside (yay!) but I did manage to think of two things I was thankful for in cold weather:
1) I can wear tights with all my skirts/dresses, so I don't have to shave my legs as often.
2) I don't have to do my hair when it is raining.
Well, I think we have made excellent progress here!
1) I can wear tights with all my skirts/dresses, so I don't have to shave my legs as often.
2) I don't have to do my hair when it is raining.
Well, I think we have made excellent progress here!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
A Warm Bethany is a Happy Bethany- Or I'm Trying to Do Anything Other Than Going to the Gym!
I'm sure everyone is already aware, but I am not a huge fan of Winter. I was born in the desert, and I plan to stay in a warm climate as long as I possibly can. I hate having to wear a jacket, I hate having cold toes, I hate layering, I hate having to wait for my car to warm up, I hate being outside, I hate waking up in the morning and having to get out of my warm bed. That's a lot of hate, if anyone is keeping track. But the thing I hate the most is not being able to wear skirts. I have developed a love affair with skirts in the last two years. They are so comfortable, and always look nice. I feel girly but not fussy when I'm wearing them. They never pinch or ride up like pants, and they are way more flattering. In the Winter, my wardrobe gets cut in half because I can't wear skirts... Even with a pair of thick tights, my legs still get cold. And wearing tights means I can't wear open toed shoes, which kills my shoe wardrobe too.
This year it seems that Winter is teasing me. It gets warm for a couple of days, then cold again, then warm, then cold... I get to wear a skirt for one day, and then its over. My poor little legs can't wait until Spring!!
And now, possibly, I will go to the gym... I need to get my legs in Spring skirt wearing shape!
This year it seems that Winter is teasing me. It gets warm for a couple of days, then cold again, then warm, then cold... I get to wear a skirt for one day, and then its over. My poor little legs can't wait until Spring!!
And now, possibly, I will go to the gym... I need to get my legs in Spring skirt wearing shape!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
What I'm Thinking About While I'm NOT Doing Homework...
1. My cap and gown came today. If that's not incentive to finish my degree, I don't know what is! I don't want to brag, but I look pretty cool in a robe with big sleeves and a flat top hat!
2. I hate being sick. Even though I'm starting to feel a lot better, I hate coughing and blowing my nose every ten minutes!
3. I used to think that I was destined to be great. I wasn't sure what I would be great at, but I was sure that power and prestige were going to be mine. I loved the stress of having big, important things to do, and loved being busy. But lately, I just want to live a nice quiet life, and be happy with what I already have. I wonder if it is a phase I am going through, or just me getting older. I guess time will tell!
4. Is it shallow to plan a hair color that will look good with the cap and gown?
5. I am blessed beyond anything I deserve!!!
2. I hate being sick. Even though I'm starting to feel a lot better, I hate coughing and blowing my nose every ten minutes!
3. I used to think that I was destined to be great. I wasn't sure what I would be great at, but I was sure that power and prestige were going to be mine. I loved the stress of having big, important things to do, and loved being busy. But lately, I just want to live a nice quiet life, and be happy with what I already have. I wonder if it is a phase I am going through, or just me getting older. I guess time will tell!
4. Is it shallow to plan a hair color that will look good with the cap and gown?
5. I am blessed beyond anything I deserve!!!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
It's Not Resolutions, It's Just A List!
Twelve Things to do in 2010 (in no particular oder):
1. Get an actual stamp in my passport
2. GRADUATE!!
3. Get a Texas drivers license
4. Sit on the beach and do nothing for a whole day- and don’t feel bad about it (sitting by a pool is also acceptable)
5. Learn to cook something outrageously fancy
6. Go on vacation without a plan, or even a map
7. Use the free volunteer day from work
8. Get a free makeover at the department store makeup counter
9. Host a dinner party
10. Get a pedicure
11. Make a quilt
12. Donate blood
1. Get an actual stamp in my passport
2. GRADUATE!!
3. Get a Texas drivers license
4. Sit on the beach and do nothing for a whole day- and don’t feel bad about it (sitting by a pool is also acceptable)
5. Learn to cook something outrageously fancy
6. Go on vacation without a plan, or even a map
7. Use the free volunteer day from work
8. Get a free makeover at the department store makeup counter
9. Host a dinner party
10. Get a pedicure
11. Make a quilt
12. Donate blood
Friday, November 27, 2009
It's a Beautiful Ride
Sometimes life is surprising. Just when I think I have it all figured out, something comes and knocks me off my feet. Luckily, all of my surprises this week have been good. Better than good, amazing actually.
Thanksgiving was really good, low stress, the food was good, and there was very little clean up. Someday I am going to go all out and make a huge dinner, complete with centerpieces, and things from scratch, but this is not that year. I added water to things, stirred, and had a great time doing it!
Black Friday was everything I imagined it would be! We went to the outlets, which we thought opened at midnight, but ended up opening at ten! We went to Gap, Banana Republic, and Victoria's Secret, and then at 12:30 went to Target where we camped out until 5. This is when things got interesting. We were about 20th in line, and I knew I wanted a Chi hair straightener, as did Alisha. The ladies behind us let me know where they would be (apparently they frequent this Target a lot!) so it became my mission to get one. The doors open. I try not to be one of the crazy running people, but I can't help it! I'm too excited! Plus, I can't feel my feet due to camping out for the last 4 hours... I find the Chi's (does anyone else think it is funny that it sounds like cheese?), there are only four of them, and they are locked up. I finally found a worker, and asked them to please open it so I can get them! I run back to the display, where I am still the only one there. Very quickly, a line starts to form. I inform those around me that I am getting two. The lady finally comes to open the display, and hands me one. I tell her I need two. She looks at the line, which now has about 10 people in it, looks at the Chi's and looks at me. Everyone was glaring at me as she handed me my second one! I took it and high tailed it out of there as fast as I could! I spent the rest of the time in Target hiding them under a down comforter, hoping no one would recognize me.
Thanksgiving was really good, low stress, the food was good, and there was very little clean up. Someday I am going to go all out and make a huge dinner, complete with centerpieces, and things from scratch, but this is not that year. I added water to things, stirred, and had a great time doing it!
Black Friday was everything I imagined it would be! We went to the outlets, which we thought opened at midnight, but ended up opening at ten! We went to Gap, Banana Republic, and Victoria's Secret, and then at 12:30 went to Target where we camped out until 5. This is when things got interesting. We were about 20th in line, and I knew I wanted a Chi hair straightener, as did Alisha. The ladies behind us let me know where they would be (apparently they frequent this Target a lot!) so it became my mission to get one. The doors open. I try not to be one of the crazy running people, but I can't help it! I'm too excited! Plus, I can't feel my feet due to camping out for the last 4 hours... I find the Chi's (does anyone else think it is funny that it sounds like cheese?), there are only four of them, and they are locked up. I finally found a worker, and asked them to please open it so I can get them! I run back to the display, where I am still the only one there. Very quickly, a line starts to form. I inform those around me that I am getting two. The lady finally comes to open the display, and hands me one. I tell her I need two. She looks at the line, which now has about 10 people in it, looks at the Chi's and looks at me. Everyone was glaring at me as she handed me my second one! I took it and high tailed it out of there as fast as I could! I spent the rest of the time in Target hiding them under a down comforter, hoping no one would recognize me.
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