When I first started dating Husband, I was worried about being a stepmom. I never wanted kids and to be honest, I didn't really think I would make it as a mom. Never in my deepest imaginations did I think Punk and I would have as good of a relationship as we have now. Everyone I ever knew that had a stepmom hated her (go figure) and I guess I just assumed it would be the same with Punk and me.
She's turning 11 next week (geesh). She brings up the fact that I've been in her life since she was 4 quite often (that's more than half! she says). She also tells people she was scared of me, because I am so tall. I must have looked like a giant to her! I think back to then, when I first met her; she was so tiny and crazy and endlessly energetic. I am happy that I met her when she was so little. I think it gave me the advantage - she doesn't really remember life without me. She didn't have the world's influence to tell her to not like me. It made it a little easier for me to get my foot in the door. But it was still incredibly hard! A lot harder than now. Things have settled and both sides of her family have gotten into a groove with things and kind of just accepted that like it or not, we're all in it for the long haul. Thankfully. Because if it had stayed that hard this long? Someone would be dead, I'm sure.
She is a really good kid at our house. The worst it gets with her is an eye roll when I tell her to do her chores. But, she gives her mom a lot of attitude when she's there, and I really wonder why. I think it has something to do with her being the only child at our house, so the attention is undivided, where at their house she has a brother and sister who both require an extra bit of attention. I'm not really sure though. We don't have a lot of rules at our house, but the ones we do have, she follows well. I still have problems with her remembering to brush her teeth, and get her chores done without being reminded. But those are pretty minor.
I think what kills me most is when I see myself in her. We are going to a penguin encounter for her birthday and I think she might be as excited as I am! (Have you seen this? That's probably going to be me.) She loves penguins. And hot pink and turquoise. And chili cheese fries with sour cream. And Harry Potter. She says things that I say, and acts how I act; and it blows me away every time. Because I never anticipated she'd be a little like me. I just assumed that as her stepmom, we'd be different. She wouldn't pick things up from me and wouldn't show a little of me in her actions. But she does.
It's hard to be a stepmom. It's hard to have to care and pour yourself wholeheartedly into a relationship that only allows you so much back. You have to care like a bio-mom and you have to love like a bio-mom and you have to clean scrapes like a bio-mom but you don't get to be "the parent". In the eyes of the state, I am not a mother. But you just have to deal with it. Anything you say can and will be held against you, you know?
Live in the good moments. They might be few and far between, so revel in them. Let them outweigh the bad things and the hard things and the unfair things. Write down the small things that make you happy, so you have something to look back on when the days are bad. (I've been a stepmom for almost 7 years and yes, there are absolutely still bad days; plenty of them.) Don't expect to be a perfect parent and don't tear yourself down for getting angry or running out of patience. Just live in the good moments.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
I liked Etsy before it was cool. How hipster am I right now?
After doing my taxes for last year on my craft supply shop (yes, I actually am a legit business and pay taxes and everything), I realized that the fees being charged by Etsy and Paypal are taking over 50% of my profit margin. Bullshit, yes? I try to keep my prices low because I refuse to pay the extravagant prices for craft supplies charged in stores, so why should I make you? But I can't do it anymore. Rather than raise all of my prices, I'm just closing my shop.
So head on over to Scrap It Up and use coupon code BYEBYE35 for 35% off your entire order. Just get it out of my house because I can't stand to look at it any longer. :)
Etsy used to be a really good place for people like me - not big enough to have a real store but really wanting to get buyers from outside of my neighborhood. Lately, resellers have taken over and Etsy just doesn't give a shit because it's a whole boatload of money for them. So their "handmade marketplace" is really just a gathering place for resellers to take advantage of people who think they are supporting handmade. Ridiculous.
Dear Etsy,
It's over. You and your Chinese reseller best friends can suck it. You're all putting a bad name on "handmade". I'll go back to selling in my neighborhood, or not even selling at all, before I start feeding your stupid corporation again. Just a bunch of hipster douche bags, feeding your barn wood habit with outrageous fees from your shit resellers. Good luck with that.
So head on over to Scrap It Up and use coupon code BYEBYE35 for 35% off your entire order. Just get it out of my house because I can't stand to look at it any longer. :)
Etsy used to be a really good place for people like me - not big enough to have a real store but really wanting to get buyers from outside of my neighborhood. Lately, resellers have taken over and Etsy just doesn't give a shit because it's a whole boatload of money for them. So their "handmade marketplace" is really just a gathering place for resellers to take advantage of people who think they are supporting handmade. Ridiculous.
Dear Etsy,
It's over. You and your Chinese reseller best friends can suck it. You're all putting a bad name on "handmade". I'll go back to selling in my neighborhood, or not even selling at all, before I start feeding your stupid corporation again. Just a bunch of hipster douche bags, feeding your barn wood habit with outrageous fees from your shit resellers. Good luck with that.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Wordless Wednesday: they grow up so fast! *tear*
From this...
to this, in just two short years...
my, how the time flies.
to this, in just two short years...
my, how the time flies.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
11 things
11 things you should start doing for yourself today, completely and totally copied from Purpose Fairy. But it's profound and I need to share.
“Enjoy everything that happens in your life, but never make your happiness or success dependent on an attachment to any person, place or thing.” Wayne Dyer
You deserve to live a more balanced, harmonious and happier life, starting today and starting now. Today, not tomorrow, nor the day after tomorrow is where your life is, where your life starts. Take good care of yourself, “begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake…” Francis Bacon
Focus more of your attention on yourself and pay close attention to all of these things for they are meant to help you create a more balance and happier life, because you deserve the best life has to offer. Are you ready? Let’s get started.
1. START BREATHING PROPERLY, SOFTLY AND DEEPLY
When was the last time you paid attention to your breath? Whether you believe it or not, we forgot how to breathe, and what we call breathing is nothing more than shallow breathing. Take deep breaths throughout the day, pay attention to your breathing and know that by doing so, not only will you improve your health, but you will also train yourself into becoming more present and engaged in the present moment, more present and engaged in your own life and the life of others.
“Shallow breathing is the root of all evil but conscious deep breathing restores and secures our souls.” Desmond Green
2. LET GO OF YOUR PERSONAL HISTORY – ENJOY THE PRESENT MOMENT
Let go of your past. Have a clear image of where you want to go, know how you want your future to look but live in the present moment; for the present moment is all you ever had, all that you have, and all you’ll ever have. Know that every time you identify with your past, you deny yourself the right to grow and evolve, the right to advance in life.
“By referring to previous struggles and using them as reasons for not getting on with your life today, you’re assigning responsibility to the past for why you can’t be successful or happy in the present.” Dr. Wayne Dyer
3. LET GO OF ALL THOSE THINGS THAT NO LONGER SERVE YOU
Find the inner strength and courage to let go of all those things that no longer serve you, of all those things that no longer bring joy and happiness into your life. You and I know that “there are things that we never want to let go of, people we never want to leave behind. But keep in mind that letting go isn’t the end of the world, it’s the beginning of a new life.”
4. FORGIVE YOURSELF FOR PAST MISTAKES
It’s okay to make mistakes. If we don’t make mistakes we don’t move; we don’t grow; we are stagnating. Forgive yourself for past mistakes and know that forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself, forgiveness “is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness.” Robert Muller
5. FORGIVE ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HURT YOU
Start forgiving those who have hurt you, because you see, “When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free.” Catherine Ponder
6. RELEASE ALL JUDGMENTS YOU HAVE PLACED UPON YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Whenever you catch yourself being judgmental towards yourself and others, repeating these words to yourself will help a lot: “Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances.” Wayne Dyer. I use these words whenever I feel like my mind is getting ready to become judgmental, and I have to admit that they do help me be more open-minded and tolerant, both toward myself and others.
7. EXPECT THE BEST FROM LIFE
Expect the best and you will receive the best. Open your eyes and see the beauty that is present all around you, open your eyes and see yourself as the beautiful being you really are. Expect the best from yourself, from those around you and from life, because you see, “when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” Paulo Coelho
8. NURTURE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU HAVE WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Love yourself, accept who you are, and work on pleasing yourself before pleasing others; nurture yourself first before nurturing others. It is very important to start with yourself and I will give you one example to understand why that is. You know how when you are on the airplane, the flight attendant is giving all the passengers the instructions as to what to do it an emergency and they tell you to put your oxygen mask on first? Well, the same goes here. You will not be able to help others if you don’t help and take care of yourself first. Nurture the relationship you have with yourself so that you can be able to nurture your relationships with others.
9. START TREATING YOURSELF AS YOU WOULD WANT OTHERS TO TREAT YOU
Because if you yourself are not being kind and loving towards your own person, you can’t expect others to do so, right? You can’t expect others to do something for you that you yourself are not capable of doing. Start treating yourself in the exact way you would like others to treat you.
“Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be, because sooner or later, if you are posing, you will forget the pose, and then where are you?” Fanny Brice
10. START TO NURTURE YOUR MIND, BODY, HEART AND SPIRIT
Work on nurturing your mind, your body, your heart and your soul, because “if you nurture your mind, body, and spirit; your time will expand. You will gain a new perspective that will allow you to accomplish much more.” Brian Koslow
11. DEVELOP AN ATITUDE OF GRATITUDE
Start developing “an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.” Brian Tracy
Know that who you are right now, where you are and what you have is more than enough and appreciate it all.
“Enjoy everything that happens in your life, but never make your happiness or success dependent on an attachment to any person, place or thing.” Wayne Dyer
You deserve to live a more balanced, harmonious and happier life, starting today and starting now. Today, not tomorrow, nor the day after tomorrow is where your life is, where your life starts. Take good care of yourself, “begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake…” Francis Bacon
Focus more of your attention on yourself and pay close attention to all of these things for they are meant to help you create a more balance and happier life, because you deserve the best life has to offer. Are you ready? Let’s get started.
1. START BREATHING PROPERLY, SOFTLY AND DEEPLY
When was the last time you paid attention to your breath? Whether you believe it or not, we forgot how to breathe, and what we call breathing is nothing more than shallow breathing. Take deep breaths throughout the day, pay attention to your breathing and know that by doing so, not only will you improve your health, but you will also train yourself into becoming more present and engaged in the present moment, more present and engaged in your own life and the life of others.
“Shallow breathing is the root of all evil but conscious deep breathing restores and secures our souls.” Desmond Green
2. LET GO OF YOUR PERSONAL HISTORY – ENJOY THE PRESENT MOMENT
Let go of your past. Have a clear image of where you want to go, know how you want your future to look but live in the present moment; for the present moment is all you ever had, all that you have, and all you’ll ever have. Know that every time you identify with your past, you deny yourself the right to grow and evolve, the right to advance in life.
“By referring to previous struggles and using them as reasons for not getting on with your life today, you’re assigning responsibility to the past for why you can’t be successful or happy in the present.” Dr. Wayne Dyer
3. LET GO OF ALL THOSE THINGS THAT NO LONGER SERVE YOU
Find the inner strength and courage to let go of all those things that no longer serve you, of all those things that no longer bring joy and happiness into your life. You and I know that “there are things that we never want to let go of, people we never want to leave behind. But keep in mind that letting go isn’t the end of the world, it’s the beginning of a new life.”
4. FORGIVE YOURSELF FOR PAST MISTAKES
It’s okay to make mistakes. If we don’t make mistakes we don’t move; we don’t grow; we are stagnating. Forgive yourself for past mistakes and know that forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself, forgiveness “is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness.” Robert Muller
5. FORGIVE ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HURT YOU
Start forgiving those who have hurt you, because you see, “When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free.” Catherine Ponder
6. RELEASE ALL JUDGMENTS YOU HAVE PLACED UPON YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Whenever you catch yourself being judgmental towards yourself and others, repeating these words to yourself will help a lot: “Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances.” Wayne Dyer. I use these words whenever I feel like my mind is getting ready to become judgmental, and I have to admit that they do help me be more open-minded and tolerant, both toward myself and others.
7. EXPECT THE BEST FROM LIFE
Expect the best and you will receive the best. Open your eyes and see the beauty that is present all around you, open your eyes and see yourself as the beautiful being you really are. Expect the best from yourself, from those around you and from life, because you see, “when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” Paulo Coelho
8. NURTURE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU HAVE WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Love yourself, accept who you are, and work on pleasing yourself before pleasing others; nurture yourself first before nurturing others. It is very important to start with yourself and I will give you one example to understand why that is. You know how when you are on the airplane, the flight attendant is giving all the passengers the instructions as to what to do it an emergency and they tell you to put your oxygen mask on first? Well, the same goes here. You will not be able to help others if you don’t help and take care of yourself first. Nurture the relationship you have with yourself so that you can be able to nurture your relationships with others.
9. START TREATING YOURSELF AS YOU WOULD WANT OTHERS TO TREAT YOU
Because if you yourself are not being kind and loving towards your own person, you can’t expect others to do so, right? You can’t expect others to do something for you that you yourself are not capable of doing. Start treating yourself in the exact way you would like others to treat you.
“Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be, because sooner or later, if you are posing, you will forget the pose, and then where are you?” Fanny Brice
10. START TO NURTURE YOUR MIND, BODY, HEART AND SPIRIT
Work on nurturing your mind, your body, your heart and your soul, because “if you nurture your mind, body, and spirit; your time will expand. You will gain a new perspective that will allow you to accomplish much more.” Brian Koslow
11. DEVELOP AN ATITUDE OF GRATITUDE
Start developing “an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.” Brian Tracy
Know that who you are right now, where you are and what you have is more than enough and appreciate it all.
Friday, May 18, 2012
I am officially not okay with this.
Something is off. Whether it's the freaky-deaky moon, or Venus being a whore, or whatever; something is off.
I have depression. Technically, "major depressive disorder". I have been depressed my whole life. I didn't get help until I was 15, and it was almost too late. I am on a pretty good medication right now and the depression monster has been totally manageable since, like, October. But it's on the creep again. I can feel it and hear it and breath it, and it sucks. But at least I have my medication. So things aren't as bad as they could be.
There are a lot of people out there with depression, and with bad things happening in their lives, and they are attempting or committing suicide. People that are close to people in my life. And it needs to stop. NOW.
So this is my letter to you, universe. BACK THE FUCK OFF! People shouldn't be dying, and they sure as hell should not be dying on their own accord. So fix yourself and get your shit together because I'm officially angry at you! For making the tilt funky. For making everything seem darker than it really is. For making people believe they cannot take the pain anymore. For hurting the people they leave in their wake. It's NOT FAIR. And I'm sick of it!
I know what it's like to be that dark. To think I cannot take the pain anymore. To think it would be so much better for everyone here if I were to just disappear. But I survived through it. Barely, but I'm still here. And I want everyone out there to know, there is at least one person who would be crushed if you weren't here anymore. So please, reach out. Talk to someone. Tell them what you're going through. Because I can't take hearing about one more amazing person whose life was cut short. I just can't.
The national suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255
I'm not certified to help, but I am a great listener. I can also relate. My email: kendahl.a[at]gmail.com or kandrade84[at]hotmail.com
I have depression. Technically, "major depressive disorder". I have been depressed my whole life. I didn't get help until I was 15, and it was almost too late. I am on a pretty good medication right now and the depression monster has been totally manageable since, like, October. But it's on the creep again. I can feel it and hear it and breath it, and it sucks. But at least I have my medication. So things aren't as bad as they could be.
There are a lot of people out there with depression, and with bad things happening in their lives, and they are attempting or committing suicide. People that are close to people in my life. And it needs to stop. NOW.
So this is my letter to you, universe. BACK THE FUCK OFF! People shouldn't be dying, and they sure as hell should not be dying on their own accord. So fix yourself and get your shit together because I'm officially angry at you! For making the tilt funky. For making everything seem darker than it really is. For making people believe they cannot take the pain anymore. For hurting the people they leave in their wake. It's NOT FAIR. And I'm sick of it!
I know what it's like to be that dark. To think I cannot take the pain anymore. To think it would be so much better for everyone here if I were to just disappear. But I survived through it. Barely, but I'm still here. And I want everyone out there to know, there is at least one person who would be crushed if you weren't here anymore. So please, reach out. Talk to someone. Tell them what you're going through. Because I can't take hearing about one more amazing person whose life was cut short. I just can't.
The national suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255
I'm not certified to help, but I am a great listener. I can also relate. My email: kendahl.a[at]gmail.com or kandrade84[at]hotmail.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Peter Rabbit Organics - a new batch of flavors!
Do you remember when I reviewed Peter Rabbit Organics? Well, they contacted me again to see if I wanted to give their new flavors a taste, and I was like, yyeeaahhhh! So they sent them to me. Here are the new flavors, in no specific order:
Peach and Apple
Banana and Apple
Pear and Apple
Pear and Pea
Pumpkin, Carrot and Apple
I really think these would be perfect for someone with a baby, whether just getting into the solids stage or one that's been eating baby food for awhile. They're a smooth texture and they are easy to eat, plus they taste good! They come in convenient pouches that would be super easy to throw in a diaper bag or even a purse. With the twist-on lid, you don't have to worry about it making a mess. My favorite out of the new flavors is peach and apple. But the pumpkin, carrot and apple is also pretty good.
Want to buy some Peter Rabbit Organics pouches? Click here to find a store near you! (Also available online for solid convenience.)
Peach and Apple
Banana and Apple
Pear and Apple
Pear and Pea
Pumpkin, Carrot and Apple
I really think these would be perfect for someone with a baby, whether just getting into the solids stage or one that's been eating baby food for awhile. They're a smooth texture and they are easy to eat, plus they taste good! They come in convenient pouches that would be super easy to throw in a diaper bag or even a purse. With the twist-on lid, you don't have to worry about it making a mess. My favorite out of the new flavors is peach and apple. But the pumpkin, carrot and apple is also pretty good.
Want to buy some Peter Rabbit Organics pouches? Click here to find a store near you! (Also available online for solid convenience.)
Monday, May 14, 2012
Important life lessons.
I have to tell you something I learned this weekend. Apparently, if you haven't given birth to a child, you are not, in fact, a mother. Crazy, right? I was under the impression that as long as you served some motherly role then you got to be celebrated on Mother's Day.
I was wrong.
So, sorry to have to be the one to say this, but if you adopted, you're not their mother. If you're a stepmom, not their mother. Used a surrogate? Not their mother. Sorry.
I could just punch someone for that. I was pretty belligerent but hid it rather well, if I do say so myself.
I'm a mom. And I'd like to think I'm a damn good one at that, screw-ups and all. I may not have carried Punk in my womb, and she may not have kicked and shoved her way through my lower body and out a hole much, much smaller than she was. But I'll be damned if I'm not her mother. I know I'm not her biological mom. And I know I'm not her only mom, or her first mom. And I know in the eyes of the law, I am not her mother. No, she doesn't have my genes and she didn't inherit my curly hair. But if you ask her? She'll tell you she has two moms. And that's enough for me.
I hope you all had a wonderful mother's day yesterday. I woke up to a lot of really random surprises from the Husband and Punk and it was super sweet and I totally bawled. I couldn't care less about birthdays or anniversaries or other dates that are supposed to be celebrated because the media tells us so. But it was really special to be treated on Mother's Day.
Also, I ran my first official 5k on Saturday. In 34 minutes. 34 minutes!!! OMG. And, I ran for the entire first mile without stopping. Two things I honestly thought I could never accomplish. I am proud of myself. I'm also thankful to my mom for walking it with Punk so that I could hit it all on my own and be proud of myself. Because I am proud. I'm impressed in myself. And the endorphins were awesome, but the feeling that continues with me for having done it and having proven myself wrong? That feeling will stick around for awhile. I did it! And Punk? She did it in 48 minutes. That's not too shabby, either!
I sold my car Saturday. I will absolutely miss her; she was beautiful and luxurious and fast. But it makes more sense. My commute is going from 4 miles to work, to 27 miles to work. I don't want to ruin my Lexus by driving it on the tragic mess of a freeway. So now I begin the search for a new car. A Scion tC. Cute, right? I think so.
Do you play Words With Friends? How about Draw Something? Play a game with me! I'm addicted. The more games, the merrier. I'm stepmomkendahl, in both. Add me. It'll be fun.
I was wrong.
So, sorry to have to be the one to say this, but if you adopted, you're not their mother. If you're a stepmom, not their mother. Used a surrogate? Not their mother. Sorry.
I could just punch someone for that. I was pretty belligerent but hid it rather well, if I do say so myself.
I'm a mom. And I'd like to think I'm a damn good one at that, screw-ups and all. I may not have carried Punk in my womb, and she may not have kicked and shoved her way through my lower body and out a hole much, much smaller than she was. But I'll be damned if I'm not her mother. I know I'm not her biological mom. And I know I'm not her only mom, or her first mom. And I know in the eyes of the law, I am not her mother. No, she doesn't have my genes and she didn't inherit my curly hair. But if you ask her? She'll tell you she has two moms. And that's enough for me.
I hope you all had a wonderful mother's day yesterday. I woke up to a lot of really random surprises from the Husband and Punk and it was super sweet and I totally bawled. I couldn't care less about birthdays or anniversaries or other dates that are supposed to be celebrated because the media tells us so. But it was really special to be treated on Mother's Day.
Also, I ran my first official 5k on Saturday. In 34 minutes. 34 minutes!!! OMG. And, I ran for the entire first mile without stopping. Two things I honestly thought I could never accomplish. I am proud of myself. I'm also thankful to my mom for walking it with Punk so that I could hit it all on my own and be proud of myself. Because I am proud. I'm impressed in myself. And the endorphins were awesome, but the feeling that continues with me for having done it and having proven myself wrong? That feeling will stick around for awhile. I did it! And Punk? She did it in 48 minutes. That's not too shabby, either!
I sold my car Saturday. I will absolutely miss her; she was beautiful and luxurious and fast. But it makes more sense. My commute is going from 4 miles to work, to 27 miles to work. I don't want to ruin my Lexus by driving it on the tragic mess of a freeway. So now I begin the search for a new car. A Scion tC. Cute, right? I think so.
Do you play Words With Friends? How about Draw Something? Play a game with me! I'm addicted. The more games, the merrier. I'm stepmomkendahl, in both. Add me. It'll be fun.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Welp, it's Monday.
I've had a headache for the past three weeks. It's been pretty mild; just enough pain there to notice it and be annoyed, but not bad. Last night, we were on the freeway and an ambulance passed us with their lights flashing and it sent me to a bad place, fast. I have no idea what happened but all of a sudden, I could feel every single noise through my entire skull, and lights were completely mind-numbing. To call it a migraine barely covers the pain I was feeling. I ended up having to take a Lortab just to be able to fall asleep. I woke up this morning and it was still there, but I have to work, so I figured I'd go to my fall-back migraine fix - a Rockstar and two Excedrin migraine. Do you have any idea how much caffeine that is? I don't know exactly, but it's enough to give me whole body shakes. I'm like an epileptic right now, but the headache is still there. For the freaking love. And I'm super sleepy. It's like the so-cold-it's-hot concept, except with energy. Someone just kill me.
My job is really great and pretty much everyone that works here is happy and friendly and wonderful, except for one lady. She's like the negativity capital of the world. Nothing is ever her fault and she very loudly blames every problem she runs into on someone else in the company. You gotta wonder, with people like that, how their home life must be.
My brain is like one gigantic clustered tumbleweed right now. My thoughts are going so fast that pieces are falling out from all over the place and none of it makes sense. And now all I can imagine is two brains, wearing holsters, about to face off in a Wild Wild West shoot-out while the tumbleweeds blow by in the background.
The Husband is back at work now and I'm glad. He's like a 6-year-old when he gets bored. He was calling me a hundred times a day for absolutely no reason other than boredom. Plus, we can manage on my income alone, but it's not very fun. I like being a two-income household.
After much thought, I've decided to sell my Lexus. My job is moving North and I don't want to put the miles on my nice car and ruin it so I'm going to sell it while it's still in wonderful condition and buy a Scion tC. So, if you know of anyone looking for a gorgeous IS350, send them my way. And, if you know of anyone selling a tC, send them my way as well. Ü
I hope your Monday is going better than mine. But if not, I'm sorry and I hope it gets better! And if you know of any fail-proof headache fixes that don't involve ungodly amounts of caffeine, let me know. I could sure use something.
P.S. Blogger changed things and now doesn't automatically insert my page breaks for me and it's making me nuts because since they did it for me for so long, I forget to do it. So the first time I publish my posts, there are no breaks. Grmph. And if you don't write your posts in HTML then this will make no sense to you.
My job is really great and pretty much everyone that works here is happy and friendly and wonderful, except for one lady. She's like the negativity capital of the world. Nothing is ever her fault and she very loudly blames every problem she runs into on someone else in the company. You gotta wonder, with people like that, how their home life must be.
My brain is like one gigantic clustered tumbleweed right now. My thoughts are going so fast that pieces are falling out from all over the place and none of it makes sense. And now all I can imagine is two brains, wearing holsters, about to face off in a Wild Wild West shoot-out while the tumbleweeds blow by in the background.
The Husband is back at work now and I'm glad. He's like a 6-year-old when he gets bored. He was calling me a hundred times a day for absolutely no reason other than boredom. Plus, we can manage on my income alone, but it's not very fun. I like being a two-income household.
After much thought, I've decided to sell my Lexus. My job is moving North and I don't want to put the miles on my nice car and ruin it so I'm going to sell it while it's still in wonderful condition and buy a Scion tC. So, if you know of anyone looking for a gorgeous IS350, send them my way. And, if you know of anyone selling a tC, send them my way as well. Ü
I hope your Monday is going better than mine. But if not, I'm sorry and I hope it gets better! And if you know of any fail-proof headache fixes that don't involve ungodly amounts of caffeine, let me know. I could sure use something.
P.S. Blogger changed things and now doesn't automatically insert my page breaks for me and it's making me nuts because since they did it for me for so long, I forget to do it. So the first time I publish my posts, there are no breaks. Grmph. And if you don't write your posts in HTML then this will make no sense to you.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Utah Valley Convention Center and Visitors Bureau
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for summer to be here. I cannot wait for warm days and sun. And I got this amazing farmer's tan a few weekends ago that I really need to get rid of, ASAP.
Want a great way to kick off summer? How about a day at the new Utah Valley Convention Center and Visitors Bureau? Their grand opening is coming up soon - Saturday, May 12th; from 10am to 4pm. I can't wait to get a chance to check out their amazing building. Seriously, look at it:
Enjoy a free day full of entertainment, food, and giveaways with the entire family. Find out what’s happening in the valley this summer at the business expo featuring local businesses and hotspots, including Sundance Resort and John Hutchins Museum. Don’t worry; there will be plenty of FREE giveaways from the vendors!
Additionally, local award-winning groups will be performing and answering all your questions about summer camps, programs, and lessons that are filling up fast! Beat the rush before school’s out, and get your kids involved. Companies attending include:
The Pointe Academy
Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company
Champions Karate West
Shelly School of Irish Dance
Beyond Sports Taekwondo
On Broadway Music Theatre
Viva el Folklore
Throughout the day the Utah County bomb squad, K-9 unit, and fire department will be demonstrating their skills. A free kid’s craft corner for the little ones and an art exhibit is also set.
The party will continue the entire day with entertainment provided by a variety of local favorites that include:
Dave Stemmons
SYT Music Theatre Solos
Cindy Simmons
Brandie Frampton
Timpview Ballroom
Maddie Wilson
And more!
Will I see you there? For more information, visit the Convention Center website.
Want a great way to kick off summer? How about a day at the new Utah Valley Convention Center and Visitors Bureau? Their grand opening is coming up soon - Saturday, May 12th; from 10am to 4pm. I can't wait to get a chance to check out their amazing building. Seriously, look at it:
Enjoy a free day full of entertainment, food, and giveaways with the entire family. Find out what’s happening in the valley this summer at the business expo featuring local businesses and hotspots, including Sundance Resort and John Hutchins Museum. Don’t worry; there will be plenty of FREE giveaways from the vendors!
Additionally, local award-winning groups will be performing and answering all your questions about summer camps, programs, and lessons that are filling up fast! Beat the rush before school’s out, and get your kids involved. Companies attending include:
The Pointe Academy
Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company
Champions Karate West
Shelly School of Irish Dance
Beyond Sports Taekwondo
On Broadway Music Theatre
Viva el Folklore
Throughout the day the Utah County bomb squad, K-9 unit, and fire department will be demonstrating their skills. A free kid’s craft corner for the little ones and an art exhibit is also set.
The party will continue the entire day with entertainment provided by a variety of local favorites that include:
Dave Stemmons
SYT Music Theatre Solos
Cindy Simmons
Brandie Frampton
Timpview Ballroom
Maddie Wilson
And more!
Will I see you there? For more information, visit the Convention Center website.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Wordless Wednesday: the big reveal
I will admit, I didn't love it at first. It was super dark at first. It's a big change and I was in a little shock. But I've washed it twice and it's faded a bit and now I really, really like it. It's still weird to look in the mirror but at least now it's a good weird.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)