Recently I was tagged to put my fourth picture from my fourth file up. It's my garage (and it won't upload--it keeps giving me some code error message). Actually, we've been using Micah's work laptop at home in the evening since our computer crashed with all my pictures. He had this picture on his work computer when we were looking at houses to buy.
I was tagged on facebook for my 25 random things and since I've neglected my blog lately...here goes...
1. I like to wear dresses and skirts. I hated elementary p.e. because I had to wear shorts under my skirts and changed into tennis shoes.
2. I use way too much deodorant. I could buy stock in Secret.
3. I have pretty fancy kitchen gear, but it usually only gets used when I take food to a social occasion.
4. My husband has softer feet than me.
5. I have worn contacts since the 7th grade...glasses are so much cuter now than when I wore them in public!
6. I used to want to be a lawyer when I grew up, but ended marrying one...even though I didn't know him that way when I met him.
7. My favorite color is pink...all shades of it.
8. I was the associate producer (fancy title for minimum wage intern) at KAMR television in college and hated every moment of it.
9. I am a news junky. I love news, but twitch listening to talking heads.
10. I once had an MRI because I was terrified I had a disorder since my face was sagging on one side...turns out I had a terrible migraine, but I never felt a headache.
11. Even though the fashion rules say it's okay now, I can't wear true white after Labor Day.
12. I was always one of the shortest people in my elementary days so I was on the front row of class pictures.
13. My voice used to be super twangy in old home videos; it has drastically improved.
14. My dream job is to open a bridal store.
15. I like to play Scrabble.
16. I think my Daddy and late Granny are the two greatest people I know.
17. I have very vivid dreams.
18. I chew on pens and blankets…it’s really a nasty habit that grosses my family out.
19. I think I’m becoming more introverted as I get older.
20. I used to hate my fair skin, but now, I own it. I heart sunscreen and hats.
21. I remember events by what I wore or outfits on other people.
22. I’m apparently allergic to DEET in bug spray since I had seizures after camp when I was doused in it.
23. I’m a planner.
24. I miss teaching history.
25. I’m allergic to cats.
Much love,
and my name thingy is also giving me an error tonight
Colby
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Long time no chat
It's been awhile, no? I think I'm suffering from sheer, utter mental exhaustion. Hence, no posting lately. I'm really trying to push through it, but man...really, when is spring??? I don't enjoy driving on ice.
Here's what's been going on in Plainview. Friday night we celebrated a 30th birthday with our Sunday school friends. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. I loved that people were vulnerable enough to share some hilarious embarrassing moments. Isn't great when people just act "real" without pretense? Saturday I woke up super sick and laid around all day. My throat closed up and I had a nasty headache. Then, I had to get ready for the ball. I actually ended up wearing something I had in the closet. It was an organza ball skirt, beaded tank (I've had both since my sophomore year in college--the last time I wore these pieces I was a date with another boy, wild, huh?), and a satin trimmed cardigan. It was cold that night, and I wasn't feeling well; I just wanted to be warm and cozy. It actually looked really cute and different! It was a fun night in spite of wanting to crawl in bed! More rest for Sunday. Then, we were off to the Brad Paisley concert. I loved it! Here's some sap for you. A couple of Micah's friends hadn't given us a gift and took Micah to Best Buy to pick out gifts (I guess they didn't like purchasing china?). We ended up with a Brad Paisley cd. Micah brought it on the plane as we were off to Maui. He played this one song..."she's everything." He said it reminded him of me. Naturally, I cried during that one, along with the other three times I teared up. As it turns out, that cd turned out to be a great gift! Love a good love song!
Much love,
Here's what's been going on in Plainview. Friday night we celebrated a 30th birthday with our Sunday school friends. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. I loved that people were vulnerable enough to share some hilarious embarrassing moments. Isn't great when people just act "real" without pretense? Saturday I woke up super sick and laid around all day. My throat closed up and I had a nasty headache. Then, I had to get ready for the ball. I actually ended up wearing something I had in the closet. It was an organza ball skirt, beaded tank (I've had both since my sophomore year in college--the last time I wore these pieces I was a date with another boy, wild, huh?), and a satin trimmed cardigan. It was cold that night, and I wasn't feeling well; I just wanted to be warm and cozy. It actually looked really cute and different! It was a fun night in spite of wanting to crawl in bed! More rest for Sunday. Then, we were off to the Brad Paisley concert. I loved it! Here's some sap for you. A couple of Micah's friends hadn't given us a gift and took Micah to Best Buy to pick out gifts (I guess they didn't like purchasing china?). We ended up with a Brad Paisley cd. Micah brought it on the plane as we were off to Maui. He played this one song..."she's everything." He said it reminded him of me. Naturally, I cried during that one, along with the other three times I teared up. As it turns out, that cd turned out to be a great gift! Love a good love song!
Much love,
Saturday, January 17, 2009
No one's home and it's early to call so I blog
Good Morning!
As I type, I'm in bed all wrapped up cozy with the heater cranked up! I dropped Micah off at the airport last night to fly to Dallas to pick up his old truck to drive home today. When we were driving home from Dallas after attending the Cotton Bowl, I was banned from driving the truck home. I cannot handle city traffic even from the passenger seat (I put my head down and clutch the door or seatbelt). I also have only driven his truck twice in the seven years we've been together. I feel bad though...he has a cold and flying and driving is the last thing you want to do feeling under the weather. I made it through the night by myself. I did sleep with my bedroom television on and glasses on, too! Before I went to bed I had the house all lit up! I really don't know how I ever lived alone!
I started intensive tutoring this last week. Four days a week, seven students a day after school. Whew! I now have this new thing where I wake up at 3 AM and don't go back asleep until 5 AM thinking about school...how will I reach this one...what if I taught it this way...why don't they get it? Writing TAKS in six weeks. Reading and math, end of April...the countdown is on.
I have the symphony ball activities this week, too. I think I have my dress ready. I had two choices last year. I wore an amazing dress last year and felt great (really, how many times a year do you get to wear something spectacular?). I have the backup dress to wear this year. I have to attend a ton of practices in the evening, and then I'm hosting a baby shower this week, too. Plus the afterschool tutoring...oxygen, please!
I have an annoying pain on my left side. It's been going on for about two weeks. It's dull, but wakes me up since I'm a tummy sleeper. I think it may be a cyst (yes, I googled my symptoms), but I don't know since I've never had one...it seems like there's not a lot they can do for it and sometimes they go away on their own, so I've read. Maybe I'll call my doctor...errr, when I have time. I usually call only during desperation. Guess I'm not that bad.
Oh, my couch has been repaired! It looks like a whole new couch at a fraction of the cost! The man recovering my furniture picked up the chair and ottoman when I finished the couch. I'm excited it's coming together...can't wait to see it!
A few things that have made me smile this week:
--my conversation with Reece (Hewoo Coby, where Micah and Dodder?)
--watching the Bachelor (I normally don't like the guy they choose...I think they're too slick and creepy, but I'm rooting for this one)
--Dodger pawing at my pants to be held like a baby (we're nuts, we know!)
--Micah's ipod surprises me...flipping through he downloaded songs from church we've been singing (see why I love him!)
--my tutorial kids screamed, "I know, I know...we did this yesterday in tutorials" as we reviewed with the whole class for their math test.
Much love,
As I type, I'm in bed all wrapped up cozy with the heater cranked up! I dropped Micah off at the airport last night to fly to Dallas to pick up his old truck to drive home today. When we were driving home from Dallas after attending the Cotton Bowl, I was banned from driving the truck home. I cannot handle city traffic even from the passenger seat (I put my head down and clutch the door or seatbelt). I also have only driven his truck twice in the seven years we've been together. I feel bad though...he has a cold and flying and driving is the last thing you want to do feeling under the weather. I made it through the night by myself. I did sleep with my bedroom television on and glasses on, too! Before I went to bed I had the house all lit up! I really don't know how I ever lived alone!
I started intensive tutoring this last week. Four days a week, seven students a day after school. Whew! I now have this new thing where I wake up at 3 AM and don't go back asleep until 5 AM thinking about school...how will I reach this one...what if I taught it this way...why don't they get it? Writing TAKS in six weeks. Reading and math, end of April...the countdown is on.
I have the symphony ball activities this week, too. I think I have my dress ready. I had two choices last year. I wore an amazing dress last year and felt great (really, how many times a year do you get to wear something spectacular?). I have the backup dress to wear this year. I have to attend a ton of practices in the evening, and then I'm hosting a baby shower this week, too. Plus the afterschool tutoring...oxygen, please!
I have an annoying pain on my left side. It's been going on for about two weeks. It's dull, but wakes me up since I'm a tummy sleeper. I think it may be a cyst (yes, I googled my symptoms), but I don't know since I've never had one...it seems like there's not a lot they can do for it and sometimes they go away on their own, so I've read. Maybe I'll call my doctor...errr, when I have time. I usually call only during desperation. Guess I'm not that bad.
Oh, my couch has been repaired! It looks like a whole new couch at a fraction of the cost! The man recovering my furniture picked up the chair and ottoman when I finished the couch. I'm excited it's coming together...can't wait to see it!
A few things that have made me smile this week:
--my conversation with Reece (Hewoo Coby, where Micah and Dodder?)
--watching the Bachelor (I normally don't like the guy they choose...I think they're too slick and creepy, but I'm rooting for this one)
--Dodger pawing at my pants to be held like a baby (we're nuts, we know!)
--Micah's ipod surprises me...flipping through he downloaded songs from church we've been singing (see why I love him!)
--my tutorial kids screamed, "I know, I know...we did this yesterday in tutorials" as we reviewed with the whole class for their math test.
Much love,
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Fancy Pants
Micah and I attended our first Plainview wedding. We didn't know either the bride or groom, but rather the bride's family. It seems the whole town of Plainview was there as we ran into many people from various circles. It was a really nice wedding and was very similar to our own nuptials as chartreuse was a color, music by Bach, Wagner, and Pachelbel was played, and was set at First United Methodist (a smaller version of the one in Lubbock). I got to wear my fancy pants, too. I bought these designer pants (at a considerable markdown) at a boutique in Amarillo in my early college days and only get to wear them maybe one time a year. I love them...they are black with an overlay of silver lace scalloped on the bottom. I've been feeling like I've looked like I've given up on apperarance lately, so last night in my fancy pants, heels, clutch, lip gloss, and curls...it felt like I still had it when Micah told me how nice I looked three times!
Much love,
Much love,
Monday, January 5, 2009
Back to life, back to reality
Happy New Years! I've been awake since 3:15 AM (I'm hoping for an early bedtime tonight to get me back together), so this post finds me groggy and exhausted after a full day back at work with the children. Since I last posted, I went to Amarillo to see my family for Christmas. They were great and Reece loves clothes. We had a style show at her request...she's two and a half. Precious. I also got to see Laci who lives in NYC and Katie who lives in D.C. I'm so glad they come home for Christmas. Furthermore, I'm so glad they are my friends. Old friends are like putting on your most comfortable sweats. I'm blessed! Micah, Ashlee, and I went to the Cotton Bowl (yes, I forgot my camera to all of these events!) in Dallas. Even though the outcome of the game was pitiful, we had fun. Micah was offered a car from his firm so while we were in Dallas he picked out a Yukon and we drove it home from Dallas. I'm sure he will be taking pictures shortly, he's just a little excited about the new ride. Alright, gotta go watch cheesy reality television shows!
Much love,
Much love,
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