I feel like I should write something about the wedding, but I'm so sick of talking about it, I just don't want to! While we were on our honeymoon I had dreams about things going wrong at the wedding... I can't even describe how good it felt to wake up and realize it was over!
The cruise was great, so relaxing, and the perfect thing after the hectic-ness of the last few months. Neither of us brought a camera, so don't ask to see pictures. If it means that much to you, I'll describe everything in great detail. You'll feel like you were there.
I am now in the phase I have been anticipating for the last few months: I have nothing to do. The most pressing thing on my agenda is finding a place for all the wedding presents. Which is more fun than anything. It's strange, but enjoyable. I'm sure I'll get bored soon and have to find something to do, but for now it's so nice to be able to actually plan my weekends, instead of running frantically around trying to get everything done.
My agenda for Friday afternoons used to include cleaning, packing, shopping for wedding stuff, laundry, homework, and some random Relief Society stuff. This Friday I am getting a new drivers license, getting a massage, and going to dinner with my husband.
Life is good :)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Introspection
At work a few weeks ago, I helped two people who were in the same situation. In both cases, the individual did not like the options that were available, and it was an inconvenience for both of the people, both time wise and financially. What amazed me was how differently each individual dealt with the situation.
The first lady was grateful, positive, and willing to try to make it work. She asked tons of questions, found ways that suggestions would work for her, and sent me an email the next day thanking me for the help, and telling me the solution wasn’t as bad as she thought it was going to be.
The second man was the exact opposite. He was angry, rolled his eyes at every suggestion I gave, and found reasons why every solution I gave him would not work for his situation. He also sent me an email the next day, but again was angry, and insisted that I was just trying to make things difficult for him.
Both of the individuals had the same situation, but one made it harder on himself by his reaction to his circumstances. By trying to show me how difficult I was making his life (even though I had nothing to do with the situation, and was only trying to help) he really just made his life more difficult, by refusing to accept the help I offered. It made me think of the times that I do this. It’s almost like I need to prove to myself and others how difficult my life is by making things even harder than they need to be. It was an eye opener for me, and I’m trying to find ways to be more like the first person. I think the keys are gratitude and humility.
The first lady was grateful, positive, and willing to try to make it work. She asked tons of questions, found ways that suggestions would work for her, and sent me an email the next day thanking me for the help, and telling me the solution wasn’t as bad as she thought it was going to be.
The second man was the exact opposite. He was angry, rolled his eyes at every suggestion I gave, and found reasons why every solution I gave him would not work for his situation. He also sent me an email the next day, but again was angry, and insisted that I was just trying to make things difficult for him.
Both of the individuals had the same situation, but one made it harder on himself by his reaction to his circumstances. By trying to show me how difficult I was making his life (even though I had nothing to do with the situation, and was only trying to help) he really just made his life more difficult, by refusing to accept the help I offered. It made me think of the times that I do this. It’s almost like I need to prove to myself and others how difficult my life is by making things even harder than they need to be. It was an eye opener for me, and I’m trying to find ways to be more like the first person. I think the keys are gratitude and humility.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
In Which I Prove I Am Getting Old
So my last post about possibly being too old for Facebook got me thinking about all the other things I do that make me realize... Oh my gosh... I'm getting old...
1) I can't stand loud music. I used to love to drive in my car alone, with the sun roof open and the music blaring. But now? Why would I mess up my hair, and how would I even hear myself think?? Sometimes, I even drive with no music at all. I know!!
2) I totally don't get Twitter. It's the new thing, I hear. But seriously?? I just don't get it...
3) I find it hard to stay up past 11:00. Sometimes 10:00. Seriously.
4) I make fun of what 'the kids these days' are wearing (Ok, I never use that phrase exactly, but still, skinny jeans? On boys? Does it ever look good? Really??)
1) I can't stand loud music. I used to love to drive in my car alone, with the sun roof open and the music blaring. But now? Why would I mess up my hair, and how would I even hear myself think?? Sometimes, I even drive with no music at all. I know!!
2) I totally don't get Twitter. It's the new thing, I hear. But seriously?? I just don't get it...
3) I find it hard to stay up past 11:00. Sometimes 10:00. Seriously.
4) I make fun of what 'the kids these days' are wearing (Ok, I never use that phrase exactly, but still, skinny jeans? On boys? Does it ever look good? Really??)
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Unthinkable
Today I had a break at work, and so like any other person, I decided to get on Facebook. It was boring. I knew this couldn't be right, so I thought it could just be that I was looking at it on my phone, not the best format. So at my next break I logged on again, this time on a computer. Nope. Still boring. I can think of a few reasons for this:
1) Everyone I know is acutally doing things, instead of talking about doing things on Facebook. Which really takes the fun out of Facebook stalking...
2) I'm getting old. This is probably not the case, becuase as we all know, old people are getting on Facebook at an alarming rate. There is even a Facebook group called "Old People are Ruining Facebook!"
3) Too many of my friends play those dumb games, so all my posts show is that Angela got a new cow for her farm, and James killed someone in MafiaWars.
4) I'm so self centered that I no longer care about anything but me, and so looking at other people's lives is boring. Unless they hapen to be talking about me!
I don't want to jump to any conclusions, but I think it might be #4.
1) Everyone I know is acutally doing things, instead of talking about doing things on Facebook. Which really takes the fun out of Facebook stalking...
2) I'm getting old. This is probably not the case, becuase as we all know, old people are getting on Facebook at an alarming rate. There is even a Facebook group called "Old People are Ruining Facebook!"
3) Too many of my friends play those dumb games, so all my posts show is that Angela got a new cow for her farm, and James killed someone in MafiaWars.
4) I'm so self centered that I no longer care about anything but me, and so looking at other people's lives is boring. Unless they hapen to be talking about me!
I don't want to jump to any conclusions, but I think it might be #4.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
New Hobbies?
I just finished the last page of my action research project!! When I hit 'save' I felt a huge weight lift from me! I'm done!! The wedding plans are also coming along, there isn't much left to do there either. And I got released two weeks ago. I have often wished for more free time, and now that it looks like I'll have it, I'm not sure what I'm going to do. So here are a few hobbies that I'm thinking of taking up:
1. Carving egg shells. When I was in college I had some awesome roommates. One night we stayed up too late and decided it was a great idea to make our likenesses out of eggs. They all looked something like this. I really enjoyed that, and could make it into a full time hobby, working my way up to this! And just think of all the omelets I could enjoy while practicing!
2. Design my own fashion line. Everyone is doing it these days. Lindsay Lohan, Jay-Z, Victoria Beckham. How hard can it be? I'll probably watch a few episodes of Project Runway to get ready.
3. Writing angry letters to businesses, and possibly my congressman. The bathrooms were dirty, the ice cream was runny, the lighting was bad in the dressing rooms, I don't like the new 'no cell phone in the car' law. Maybe I'll even get free stuff out of the deal!
4. Shoe collecting. I always avoid collecting anything, because I know that's all I'll ever get for presents for the rest of my life. But if I become an avid shoe collector? I would love getting those presents! Plus, this would give me an excuse to buy this Ikea shoe organizer! I have to have something to show off my collection!!
1. Carving egg shells. When I was in college I had some awesome roommates. One night we stayed up too late and decided it was a great idea to make our likenesses out of eggs. They all looked something like this. I really enjoyed that, and could make it into a full time hobby, working my way up to this! And just think of all the omelets I could enjoy while practicing!
2. Design my own fashion line. Everyone is doing it these days. Lindsay Lohan, Jay-Z, Victoria Beckham. How hard can it be? I'll probably watch a few episodes of Project Runway to get ready.
3. Writing angry letters to businesses, and possibly my congressman. The bathrooms were dirty, the ice cream was runny, the lighting was bad in the dressing rooms, I don't like the new 'no cell phone in the car' law. Maybe I'll even get free stuff out of the deal!
4. Shoe collecting. I always avoid collecting anything, because I know that's all I'll ever get for presents for the rest of my life. But if I become an avid shoe collector? I would love getting those presents! Plus, this would give me an excuse to buy this Ikea shoe organizer! I have to have something to show off my collection!!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
In December I posted a list of things I wanted to do in 2010. The year is approaching being half over, so I wanted to check in and see how it was going!
Here is the list:
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
And my progress:
1. Not yet.
2. FOUR MORE WEEKS BABY!!!!
3. Why even bother until after my name change??
4. Maybe on the cruise? Nope… probably not…
5. HAHAHA!!! This is what I have Steve for!!
6. Not even close. Turns out I have control issues. Shocking, I know…
7. Check! Thank you San Antonio Food Bank!
8. I tried. Turns out you need an appointment. Who knew?
9. Planning on it, when I move in with Steve and we have all our fancy wedding presents to show off!
10.Check! Thank you college roomies!
11. Who has time for that??
12. Twice!! But the second time, I passed out on account of eating nothing the day before because of a stomach flu. True story.
Well, I’ve done 3, and have plans for 3 more. Which will put me at half. Not bad! If only I had put Get Married on the list ;)
Here is the list:
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
And my progress:
1. Not yet.
2. FOUR MORE WEEKS BABY!!!!
3. Why even bother until after my name change??
4. Maybe on the cruise? Nope… probably not…
5. HAHAHA!!! This is what I have Steve for!!
6. Not even close. Turns out I have control issues. Shocking, I know…
7. Check! Thank you San Antonio Food Bank!
8. I tried. Turns out you need an appointment. Who knew?
9. Planning on it, when I move in with Steve and we have all our fancy wedding presents to show off!
10.Check! Thank you college roomies!
11. Who has time for that??
12. Twice!! But the second time, I passed out on account of eating nothing the day before because of a stomach flu. True story.
Well, I’ve done 3, and have plans for 3 more. Which will put me at half. Not bad! If only I had put Get Married on the list ;)
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