I HAD AN AMAZING TIME ON THE CRUISE!
Words cannot express how amazing the trip was and how grateful I am to my grandparents and family. I have about a million pictures to post and once I get all the laundry done, dog picked up, and life in general back in order I will have them posted!!! <3 <3 <3
Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
The Princess and the Pea
Sometimes I find myself relating my life to fairy tales. When I was younger, I always used to pretend I was Ariel from the Little Mermaid when I was swimming at my grandparent's condo in Jupiter, Florida. Other times, I'd sit out on a blanket and pretend I was Jasmine from Aladdin. Today, I was the Princess from the Princess and the Pea.
Only I didn't feel the pea under several mattresses. I found the razor blade in the box of shirts.
And sliced a huge chunk of my fingernail off. Middle finger, left hand.
Had to have my finger cotarized. My finger looks like a cartoon character that just hit his/her hand with a hammer and bandaged it. This entry is becoming increasingly hard to type.
Anyway, I can safely say I am more than thrilled to be starting my new job Tuesday. In fact, while the tech was trying to get us to do a survey and talking about my finger being cotarized to my dad (who kept me from sobbing the entire ER visit), Wells Fargo called to tell me about my first day at my branch. I think they might be rethinking their job offer to me.
My advice today is to look before you leap. Or at least look before you stick your hand into a shipment box.
Only I didn't feel the pea under several mattresses. I found the razor blade in the box of shirts.
And sliced a huge chunk of my fingernail off. Middle finger, left hand.
Had to have my finger cotarized. My finger looks like a cartoon character that just hit his/her hand with a hammer and bandaged it. This entry is becoming increasingly hard to type.
Anyway, I can safely say I am more than thrilled to be starting my new job Tuesday. In fact, while the tech was trying to get us to do a survey and talking about my finger being cotarized to my dad (who kept me from sobbing the entire ER visit), Wells Fargo called to tell me about my first day at my branch. I think they might be rethinking their job offer to me.
My advice today is to look before you leap. Or at least look before you stick your hand into a shipment box.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Thanks for making me a fighter...
The past two days have been riddled with frustrations, but through it all I've realized I've danced in storms far worse than these.
I can now announce that I will no longer be employed with dELiA*s as of June 1 and will be starting work at Wells Fargo Financial June 1. I am very excited for this positive change in my life and for whatever happens the next two weeks at dELiA*s I will just say, "Thanks for making me a fighter."
There's been a slight bit of drama regarding my upcoming nuptials and for all the drama all I can say is this... I wasn't raised to take anything lying down, and I know in my weakest moments my family will always be there to support me when I can't stand to fight anymore. All I really want by midnight August 13, 2011 is to have my husband by my side.
On a lighter note, there will surely be pictures from this upcoming weekend because Kelly is coming to town!! He will be here Saturday, May 22 through Wednesday, May 26. I have to say, this trip could not come at a better time!
Anyway, like I said, longer post this weekend!!
I can now announce that I will no longer be employed with dELiA*s as of June 1 and will be starting work at Wells Fargo Financial June 1. I am very excited for this positive change in my life and for whatever happens the next two weeks at dELiA*s I will just say, "Thanks for making me a fighter."
There's been a slight bit of drama regarding my upcoming nuptials and for all the drama all I can say is this... I wasn't raised to take anything lying down, and I know in my weakest moments my family will always be there to support me when I can't stand to fight anymore. All I really want by midnight August 13, 2011 is to have my husband by my side.
On a lighter note, there will surely be pictures from this upcoming weekend because Kelly is coming to town!! He will be here Saturday, May 22 through Wednesday, May 26. I have to say, this trip could not come at a better time!
Anyway, like I said, longer post this weekend!!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Changes are a comin'...
I thought I'd share a few photos from some adventures we've had the past few days. I promise a longer post later about changes that are happening, but I need time for everything to fall into place before I can really delve into any specifics.
Until then, enjoy Minnehaha Falls-we certainly did.
Until then, enjoy Minnehaha Falls-we certainly did.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Wishes, hopes, and dreams
I wish the weather was cooperating with me recently so I could take a few pictures to post here, but my days off have been riddled with disappointing lighting.
I hope the weather gets better to take better pictures and so I can lay out to try and get some sun before the cruise--which is in a little over a month!!
I dream that time will go by quickly, for the cruise and for many other things. There are many things up in the air right now and I dream that they settle down so I can figure it all out.
But it all can start with a sunny day.
I hope the weather gets better to take better pictures and so I can lay out to try and get some sun before the cruise--which is in a little over a month!!
I dream that time will go by quickly, for the cruise and for many other things. There are many things up in the air right now and I dream that they settle down so I can figure it all out.
But it all can start with a sunny day.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
"The Unended Journey"
Warning: This poem is cheesy, but dear to me.
Take me back to the time
Where we were two souls.
A boy and a girl
stories untold.
Learning to like while
learning to live.
We learned how to move
And how much we could give.
No one ever expected
this boy and this girl
to let go of first impressions
and spin with the world.
Take me back to the time
we sat under the stars.
Lost in life's moments
we revealed who we are.
You didn't scare
And I didn't fade,
That night is a moment
we now own and made.
It wasn't a date,
but it was a Friday night game.
The time I first met your sister,
who already knew my name.
Take me back to the time
you said to look into your eyes.
You asked me a question
that changed both our lives.
Not too long after
we sat side by side.
You were looking for courage
while I was along for the ride.
The moon has never shone
as bright as that night
you said three words
that took all your might.
Take me back to the time
where we didn't know
what it would take
to survive on our own.
We panicked and cried
we dreaded the day
I would leave you behind
Because I couldn't stay.
Shortly thereafter
we strengthened our bond
in a puppy so small
he fit in your palm.
Take me back to the time
I saw you again
After being lost
frustrations came to an end.
Back then we didn't know
how strong we could be
just by carrying one another
in hearts set free.
That summer flew by.
We didn't drift apart.
Where others end
we took pride in our start.
Take me back to the time
we would rather forget.
We were lost and alone
losing love's bet.
Instead of crumbling
we started to build.
Our foundation was strong
expectations set and filled.
Though we surely lost footing
we never lost hope
that this was our path-
we learned how to cope.
Take me back to the time
our family grew again
because I batted my eyes
and a furrier puppy was in.
We drove like maniacs
the second we heard
our baby was hurt-
I couldn't speak a word.
After a time
Things and bones fell into place.
We found our rhythm
And we set the pace.
Take me back to the time
where I was a mess.
Papers and finals due,
But you had reservations not to miss.
A surprise and laughter
both at my expense.
You were different that night
nervous, fidgety, and tense.
I was in the middle of a conversation
when you interrupted me.
Slowly I turned to you
down on one knee.
I could say take me back
to the time I said yes,
But I'm afraid it makes sense
now to speak in present tense.
Every morning I wake
And to my right side
sits a ring box
emptied daily with pride.
Each day with the ring
I go back to these times
where I was always yours
and you were always mine.
Soon there will be a boy
waiting for a girl
all dressed in white
and wearing her grandmother's pearls.
All of these moments
And so many more
will be carried down an aisle,
for richer or poor.
Though now a boy and girl
sit far apart
their story is far from over
as it beats on in their hearts.
Take me back to the time
Where we were two souls.
A boy and a girl
stories untold.
Learning to like while
learning to live.
We learned how to move
And how much we could give.
No one ever expected
this boy and this girl
to let go of first impressions
and spin with the world.
Take me back to the time
we sat under the stars.
Lost in life's moments
we revealed who we are.
You didn't scare
And I didn't fade,
That night is a moment
we now own and made.
It wasn't a date,
but it was a Friday night game.
The time I first met your sister,
who already knew my name.
Take me back to the time
you said to look into your eyes.
You asked me a question
that changed both our lives.
Not too long after
we sat side by side.
You were looking for courage
while I was along for the ride.
The moon has never shone
as bright as that night
you said three words
that took all your might.
Take me back to the time
where we didn't know
what it would take
to survive on our own.
We panicked and cried
we dreaded the day
I would leave you behind
Because I couldn't stay.
Shortly thereafter
we strengthened our bond
in a puppy so small
he fit in your palm.
Take me back to the time
I saw you again
After being lost
frustrations came to an end.
Back then we didn't know
how strong we could be
just by carrying one another
in hearts set free.
That summer flew by.
We didn't drift apart.
Where others end
we took pride in our start.
Take me back to the time
we would rather forget.
We were lost and alone
losing love's bet.
Instead of crumbling
we started to build.
Our foundation was strong
expectations set and filled.
Though we surely lost footing
we never lost hope
that this was our path-
we learned how to cope.
Take me back to the time
our family grew again
because I batted my eyes
and a furrier puppy was in.
We drove like maniacs
the second we heard
our baby was hurt-
I couldn't speak a word.
After a time
Things and bones fell into place.
We found our rhythm
And we set the pace.
Take me back to the time
where I was a mess.
Papers and finals due,
But you had reservations not to miss.
A surprise and laughter
both at my expense.
You were different that night
nervous, fidgety, and tense.
I was in the middle of a conversation
when you interrupted me.
Slowly I turned to you
down on one knee.
I could say take me back
to the time I said yes,
But I'm afraid it makes sense
now to speak in present tense.
Every morning I wake
And to my right side
sits a ring box
emptied daily with pride.
Each day with the ring
I go back to these times
where I was always yours
and you were always mine.
Soon there will be a boy
waiting for a girl
all dressed in white
and wearing her grandmother's pearls.
All of these moments
And so many more
will be carried down an aisle,
for richer or poor.
Though now a boy and girl
sit far apart
their story is far from over
as it beats on in their hearts.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Bloomin' Beauty
Last, but not least, the babies...
Hopefully a more exciting post later this week =)
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