I just looked at my last post... it has been over two months! I haven't even said anything about being engaged or wedding planning or life in general. That is all old news though so let's start somewhere else.
I am currenly 6 weeks into full swing school!!! It is overwhelming and crazy! I start a class on Friday to add to my list, it is nuts for sure. I am currently doing a 42 hour training so I can be a SAFE advocate which is really exciting!
So far wedding planning is on hold. School has made everything else in my life take a back seat and school and I are packed in the driver's and passengar's seat! So far I have a 4.0 WOOT WOOT!!! Keep it up!
Well I know this is a short one but I hope to be doing this more often and get back into the swing of things!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
My sister!!!
My sister is a tank and not in the I'm a big girl kind of way but in the I'm so strong inside and out kind of way, she is not only a rock but more of a boulder that can't be moved. She has been through a lot for only being 17 and she just gets stronger, more mature, and smarter everyday. She is a great mom and definitely someone I aspire to be more like especially in the mom area!!!!
I guess what I'm most proud of is how happy she makes those around her and how mature she is. After the text she sent me the other day about running I offered to go with her the next day to help her out. She was definitely in for the idea. After all day of her not feeling well she still was a trooper and came running with me anyway. After she got the pace of not sprinting down she said it was a lot easier. She ran two miles with me with only a few short walk breaks. What made me even more proud is she never gave up, she powered up all the hills even after she said she wasn't sure that she could make it! I'm just so so SO proud of her!!!
Wheat if you ever read this I just want you to know I love you more than any words could ever explain. The connection I have with you is even more than just a sister thing, you are my best friend in this whole entire world and even though you are younger than me I always look up to you!!!!
I guess what I'm most proud of is how happy she makes those around her and how mature she is. After the text she sent me the other day about running I offered to go with her the next day to help her out. She was definitely in for the idea. After all day of her not feeling well she still was a trooper and came running with me anyway. After she got the pace of not sprinting down she said it was a lot easier. She ran two miles with me with only a few short walk breaks. What made me even more proud is she never gave up, she powered up all the hills even after she said she wasn't sure that she could make it! I'm just so so SO proud of her!!!
Wheat if you ever read this I just want you to know I love you more than any words could ever explain. The connection I have with you is even more than just a sister thing, you are my best friend in this whole entire world and even though you are younger than me I always look up to you!!!!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Doubts, sores, and accomplishments
So last night I finally crawled onto the couch at Jocelyn's house in Thermopolis at 11:30 with thoughts of you are crazy running through my head. Terrified out of my mind or scared as (add whatever expletive here) cannot even begin to explain the fear in me everytime I run!! So many doubts run through my head, I'm not fast enough, what if I fall, what if I don't make it, my knee's going to hurt tomorrow, and the list goes on. While I may be worried I know I can do it and everytime I finish it feels even more and more like a huge accomplishment. After this weekend I know that every long run after this will feel even more and more like an accomplishment.
Jocelyn and I had planned on running in the morning like normal but after attending a long lost friend's wedding until 12:30 a.m., 6 in the morning just wasn't sounding pleasant. Instead we ran at 7:30 at night, Thermop style that's about 89 to 79 degrees, needless to say it was swealtering hot. We started at the Thermop high school where we ran about 2 miles to the Shell on the other end of town where we went inside to refill our bottles and splash water on our face. Unfortunately at this time, my ipod died and we weren't even a quarter of the way in... to make matters worse Jocey's ponytail holder snapped and I tied it back into her hair. Then we were back on our way where we ran about a quarter mile before turning off the highway. Upon turning off the highway we realized that the direction we turned was ALL HILL!!! After some discussion we decided we may as well keep going cuz running on the highway seemed bad. Our goal was to make it to the top of the longest hill without stopping which we did. At that time we decided to walk down the other side because it was REALLY steep. We ran all the way then to the highway and across the highway to another back road where we found that we were half way done! Being half way done always feel so good because you know you are almost there, plus you have no choice you have to go back because your car is on the other side of town. We then turned and ran back all the wya and our goal this time was to make it to the top of the steep hill we'd walked down without stopping. WE MADE IT!!!! I'm pretty sure this hill was the gnarliest hill in Thermop (well maybe the 3rd) and after the non stop huffing and puffing we were at the top!!! We walked a little ways to catch our breath then finished out back to the Shell where we called Brandon and Lindz to let them know we were still alive. We then finished the 9 miles strong and it was an amazing accomplishment!!!!! It felt so good to run that far. Jocelyn will be coming my way to do our 15 mile hump together then I will go back her way to do the 20.
After the run we were told to do an ice bath. I have never taken an ice bath before and no one is lying when they say it is TERRIBLE!!! Jocelyn was a trooper and did great, I on the other hand, I did not do so well. I almost cried like a baby and I'm sure I complained and yelled like a little kid. I took my legs out twice with Jocey telling me both times that the more I took them out the more it would hurt! I finally let them sit in there but I had to let my toes poke out because they just could not stand it! I'd have to say though that I do not regret the ice bath and yes I still want to be a runner!!! I felt like I hadn't even ran today and I sat in a car for 6 hours!
However, the BEST accomplishment today and the part of the weekend that made me feel the best was when my sister text me and said "so thanks to you being super determined and awesome I went on a run :)" that felt SO SO good! That felt better than the accomplishment of finishing 9 miles and it made my little heart feel so good. Tomorrow I plan to go with her to help her on some of the things she didn't like about her run!!!
Jocelyn and I had planned on running in the morning like normal but after attending a long lost friend's wedding until 12:30 a.m., 6 in the morning just wasn't sounding pleasant. Instead we ran at 7:30 at night, Thermop style that's about 89 to 79 degrees, needless to say it was swealtering hot. We started at the Thermop high school where we ran about 2 miles to the Shell on the other end of town where we went inside to refill our bottles and splash water on our face. Unfortunately at this time, my ipod died and we weren't even a quarter of the way in... to make matters worse Jocey's ponytail holder snapped and I tied it back into her hair. Then we were back on our way where we ran about a quarter mile before turning off the highway. Upon turning off the highway we realized that the direction we turned was ALL HILL!!! After some discussion we decided we may as well keep going cuz running on the highway seemed bad. Our goal was to make it to the top of the longest hill without stopping which we did. At that time we decided to walk down the other side because it was REALLY steep. We ran all the way then to the highway and across the highway to another back road where we found that we were half way done! Being half way done always feel so good because you know you are almost there, plus you have no choice you have to go back because your car is on the other side of town. We then turned and ran back all the wya and our goal this time was to make it to the top of the steep hill we'd walked down without stopping. WE MADE IT!!!! I'm pretty sure this hill was the gnarliest hill in Thermop (well maybe the 3rd) and after the non stop huffing and puffing we were at the top!!! We walked a little ways to catch our breath then finished out back to the Shell where we called Brandon and Lindz to let them know we were still alive. We then finished the 9 miles strong and it was an amazing accomplishment!!!!! It felt so good to run that far. Jocelyn will be coming my way to do our 15 mile hump together then I will go back her way to do the 20.
After the run we were told to do an ice bath. I have never taken an ice bath before and no one is lying when they say it is TERRIBLE!!! Jocelyn was a trooper and did great, I on the other hand, I did not do so well. I almost cried like a baby and I'm sure I complained and yelled like a little kid. I took my legs out twice with Jocey telling me both times that the more I took them out the more it would hurt! I finally let them sit in there but I had to let my toes poke out because they just could not stand it! I'd have to say though that I do not regret the ice bath and yes I still want to be a runner!!! I felt like I hadn't even ran today and I sat in a car for 6 hours!
However, the BEST accomplishment today and the part of the weekend that made me feel the best was when my sister text me and said "so thanks to you being super determined and awesome I went on a run :)" that felt SO SO good! That felt better than the accomplishment of finishing 9 miles and it made my little heart feel so good. Tomorrow I plan to go with her to help her on some of the things she didn't like about her run!!!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Run, Keileigh, Run!!!!!
Oh boy, today my body is killing me. I went on a 5.6 mile run and although the time wasn't what I was hoping I am VERY proud of myself. Slowly but surely I am getting up there!!!! I'm just proud for keeping it up because I was so skeptical at first. This whole running thing REALLY scares the crap out of me but I cannot even begin to explain how good it makes me feel afterward! I am now stoked up with a running shirt (which I will need more of), a pair of shorter running shorts (I will need more of those too), and a knee brace for my patellar tendanitus (which Brandon told me is probably why my knee hurts so much over FB lol). I am also VERY glad I kept my nano ipod because I would not be comfortable running with my touch! Today Shane ordered me a running watch which has a pedometer in it which I can set to running or walking, this way I can run for however long I'm supposed to and track how far I've gone without having to get on google maps and map out a whole path before hand! I'm really excited to get my watch! I should get in sometime between th 2nd and 8th, I HATE how they give you such a range of dates!!!!
I also learned something else about myself this weekend! Running REALLY gives me something to look forward to, an activity that's completely mine. Training on my own is REALLY REALLY hard but I kind of enjoy it because I get to pace myself and it gives me some me time, I can focus because I don't feel like I have to talk to my partner or anything. I've become so much happier since before I left for Chicago. I am really working hard on trying to find the positives in my day and not focus on the negatives... in addition to this thought I have found a couple things that make me happy on my 100 things that make me happy list.
1. Capri- I love my dog, more than I've EVER loved a dog, we just have this connection, she loves to be around me and just hang out with me! Shane says whenever I get home she always knows whether I'm driving the truck, riding my bike, walking, or running! I love that she will sleep with me all night and just want to be around me. It's just different than any other dog I've ever had, she loves me more than I love her!
2. Shane- We rarely argue or fight, we are team players and do everything together. I've come to realize in the past couple weeks while we've been doing all this house remodel stuff that we work together, it's never an argument or a you're doing it wrong, we just work together. While I've been working on my being more positive aspect of life, Shane is always the one to redirect my thoughts and focus me on the positive. He takes good care of me ALL the time whether is be making sure I have lunch to getting me a chocolate bar as he did this morning because my blood sugar seemed to drop after my run this morning.
3. Lindsey- She is a positive person! Lindsey has so much going on in her life, so many decisions and hard choices in her life that I will never have to face. She is so loving and caring to everyone and such a strong person. She is my hero, the one person that in many ways I aspire to be like. She's just so strong and always full of life, even if she is grouchy she has a smile on her face and always wants to be doing something. Maybe it is because she's still a kid in some ways but she always brings out the kid in me :)
4. Tayian Belle- I didn't ever think I could love my niece as much as I do but my love for her is even more than I anticipated. It never fails if I'm having a bad day she can ALWAYS put a smile on my face in the oddest ways! I get daily pictures of her and they always seems to be of her doing something absolutely hilarious. Today I received a picture of her pressing her face against a window (the nose smashed version and all) with her mom at her side doing a very similar face, mom said Tay started doing it on her own then Lindz joined in. Tay is always making me laugh or even just amazed in some way!
While there are so many more... I am tired at this very moment and sleep sounds the best way to go! Expect this list to continue but these have been part of my 100 things that make me happy that have been on my mind A LOT lately!
I also learned something else about myself this weekend! Running REALLY gives me something to look forward to, an activity that's completely mine. Training on my own is REALLY REALLY hard but I kind of enjoy it because I get to pace myself and it gives me some me time, I can focus because I don't feel like I have to talk to my partner or anything. I've become so much happier since before I left for Chicago. I am really working hard on trying to find the positives in my day and not focus on the negatives... in addition to this thought I have found a couple things that make me happy on my 100 things that make me happy list.
1. Capri- I love my dog, more than I've EVER loved a dog, we just have this connection, she loves to be around me and just hang out with me! Shane says whenever I get home she always knows whether I'm driving the truck, riding my bike, walking, or running! I love that she will sleep with me all night and just want to be around me. It's just different than any other dog I've ever had, she loves me more than I love her!
2. Shane- We rarely argue or fight, we are team players and do everything together. I've come to realize in the past couple weeks while we've been doing all this house remodel stuff that we work together, it's never an argument or a you're doing it wrong, we just work together. While I've been working on my being more positive aspect of life, Shane is always the one to redirect my thoughts and focus me on the positive. He takes good care of me ALL the time whether is be making sure I have lunch to getting me a chocolate bar as he did this morning because my blood sugar seemed to drop after my run this morning.
3. Lindsey- She is a positive person! Lindsey has so much going on in her life, so many decisions and hard choices in her life that I will never have to face. She is so loving and caring to everyone and such a strong person. She is my hero, the one person that in many ways I aspire to be like. She's just so strong and always full of life, even if she is grouchy she has a smile on her face and always wants to be doing something. Maybe it is because she's still a kid in some ways but she always brings out the kid in me :)
4. Tayian Belle- I didn't ever think I could love my niece as much as I do but my love for her is even more than I anticipated. It never fails if I'm having a bad day she can ALWAYS put a smile on my face in the oddest ways! I get daily pictures of her and they always seems to be of her doing something absolutely hilarious. Today I received a picture of her pressing her face against a window (the nose smashed version and all) with her mom at her side doing a very similar face, mom said Tay started doing it on her own then Lindz joined in. Tay is always making me laugh or even just amazed in some way!
While there are so many more... I am tired at this very moment and sleep sounds the best way to go! Expect this list to continue but these have been part of my 100 things that make me happy that have been on my mind A LOT lately!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Changes
So a lot has happened and changed since my last blog. I've been a terrible blogger for one which is a bummer cuz things are always changing!
So far the biggest change is my new job. I started officially yesterday with Progressive Youth and Diversion which is a program designed to help kids stay out of trouble. I love it for it being my first day, we went bowling and next week we are going to the Rec Center and watching a movie, I'm pretty excited it will be lots of fun :) I'm sure there will be days when its hard but I think all in all it will be totally worth it! This comes with some scary news though and I just don't know if I'm OFFICIALLY ready to leave the bridal shop, I love Amanda and Kelli so much and its going to be hard to not see them everyday anymore :( I'm sure I will still see them it will just be difficult.
My running for the marathon is going really well! I'm actually really surprised with myself I've been keeping it in the 10 minute mile range!!!! My big downfall is that I need to decide on a time and stick to it and not eat junk. Eating junk food kind of defeats the purpose of running!!! The choosing a time is that I either need to run in the morning or in the evening. Its hard to do because of work but I think I really need to plan a run into my day and not just think I'll do it! Sadly that's all that has been going on right now!
So far the biggest change is my new job. I started officially yesterday with Progressive Youth and Diversion which is a program designed to help kids stay out of trouble. I love it for it being my first day, we went bowling and next week we are going to the Rec Center and watching a movie, I'm pretty excited it will be lots of fun :) I'm sure there will be days when its hard but I think all in all it will be totally worth it! This comes with some scary news though and I just don't know if I'm OFFICIALLY ready to leave the bridal shop, I love Amanda and Kelli so much and its going to be hard to not see them everyday anymore :( I'm sure I will still see them it will just be difficult.
My running for the marathon is going really well! I'm actually really surprised with myself I've been keeping it in the 10 minute mile range!!!! My big downfall is that I need to decide on a time and stick to it and not eat junk. Eating junk food kind of defeats the purpose of running!!! The choosing a time is that I either need to run in the morning or in the evening. Its hard to do because of work but I think I really need to plan a run into my day and not just think I'll do it! Sadly that's all that has been going on right now!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Quick Update
So I'm way behind but figured I would do a quick update. I got home from Chicago on Wednesday and not only surprised Shane by coming home two hours earlier than I originally told him but also was surprised to see that our new bar is done!!! I'm so excited, we ate at it last night and it was awesome! I love our house already, he tore up our front yard and now we actually have a front yard and started the fence! I will do a whole blog about Chicago so no need to worry there.
Last Wednesday while I was walking around the mall in Chicago I recieved a call from Progressive Youth. I had interviewed with them the Tuesday prior and they said I'd hear from them on Friday but after waiting inpatiently all I day I still didn't hear from them, I called around 4 and was told a decision still hadn't been made. On Monday after waiting around all day I called again and left a message. I had all but given up, thinking that it just wasn't meant to be. While walking in the gift shop at the mall which housed the coolest Buddha for my collection yet, I got a call from them. The boss Nate told me that it had taken so long because there were many good canididates but after much review I impressed them the most and they were choosing me if I was still interested. I tried to collect myself and not say HELL YES which I did and say WOW OF COURSE I AM!!! He said that I would need to be approved by the CEO and then begin training. I also got another call today asking if I would be able to train with the CEO on the 22nd or 23rd! WOOHOO I AM IN!!!!!
I am sad to say I have to leave the Bridal Shop and my great friends Amanda and Kelli, who have changed my life, but I know this new adventure will be amazing!
Last Wednesday while I was walking around the mall in Chicago I recieved a call from Progressive Youth. I had interviewed with them the Tuesday prior and they said I'd hear from them on Friday but after waiting inpatiently all I day I still didn't hear from them, I called around 4 and was told a decision still hadn't been made. On Monday after waiting around all day I called again and left a message. I had all but given up, thinking that it just wasn't meant to be. While walking in the gift shop at the mall which housed the coolest Buddha for my collection yet, I got a call from them. The boss Nate told me that it had taken so long because there were many good canididates but after much review I impressed them the most and they were choosing me if I was still interested. I tried to collect myself and not say HELL YES which I did and say WOW OF COURSE I AM!!! He said that I would need to be approved by the CEO and then begin training. I also got another call today asking if I would be able to train with the CEO on the 22nd or 23rd! WOOHOO I AM IN!!!!!
I am sad to say I have to leave the Bridal Shop and my great friends Amanda and Kelli, who have changed my life, but I know this new adventure will be amazing!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
The Bigger Person
I am the nice girl, the one that will light up the room and talk to EVERYONE in sight. I am the one who will find the wallflower or the person who is the "icky" one and be their friend. I accept everyone, I truly live by the "innocent until proven guilty" motto, I trust, I love, and I accept.
Back when I worked at the crisis center I refused to read "the book" which housed information of each and every child there from their family background, to their previous wrong doings failing to leave anything out. I felt as a peer worker and only 16-18 years of age that I would not have the capacity to not judge a person from their past (or even present), if a child wanted to tell me why they were there they would and I learned that I quickly earned their trust and they always told me. I was told once why a boy was there for safety reasons and I judged him, ONLY TO FIND, he turned out the best and he wasn't afraid of his past. When he went on to the Cathedral Home and was able to go to the high school he made it a point everyday to find me and say hi, he was one of the most amazing people their and I judged him. He died when he was 17 while swimming with the group at a lake that was too cold, he caught hypothermia and drowned. I quit CC right after that, but never faltering to see my boys and have each and everyone of them never be afraid to say hi. I think about that particular boy everyday and strive to be more like he was; genuinely friendly and always striving for better.
The true point of this story is I've learned that when I'm not the bigger person I come to find that I was mistaken by a quick lapse of judgment (literally). However, I have found a few places where this is not the case. There are some people out there that are quick to judge me, I'm not sure why when I wave to them or say hi to them they do nothing but smirk at me like I'm not good enough to be in THEIR house. When I thank them for a small favor they did, they save well "I needed the washer." Not you're welcome, not oh no big deal, it's "well I needed the washer," although, I was genuinely thankful for the small favor of folding our clothes. Or when you are angry because someone is telling the dog to shut up and you yell at me and my friend and I find out later that you thought it was me when I could give two craps about your dog barking at me, shoot I have one at home who barks at everyone and it's embarrassing to me, but you don't have the balls to tell your own dog to shut up. I guess it's your fault that you look like a fool when I think you're dog is cute and don't mind that he doesn't like me because I'm a stranger to him. However, I have learned that when my dog barks at people she will listen to me because I have her trained to know that is not okay and the two simple rules "Capri, No!" are all it takes and she leaves the room.
It's times like these that I wonder why I am always the bigger person? Why am I always the one who bites my tongue? Why am I always the one who let's the rest of the world walk all over me? Why am I the one who will still send a thank you card even though you were not all that nice to me while I stayed at your house? I know, because I am not only the bigger person but I am also the better person!!! Judge what you will and say what you might but I'm bigger and better and when you get that card, regardless of how you treated me, you will feel like the fool because I am a nice person and I AM a caring, loving, trusting person!!!
Back when I worked at the crisis center I refused to read "the book" which housed information of each and every child there from their family background, to their previous wrong doings failing to leave anything out. I felt as a peer worker and only 16-18 years of age that I would not have the capacity to not judge a person from their past (or even present), if a child wanted to tell me why they were there they would and I learned that I quickly earned their trust and they always told me. I was told once why a boy was there for safety reasons and I judged him, ONLY TO FIND, he turned out the best and he wasn't afraid of his past. When he went on to the Cathedral Home and was able to go to the high school he made it a point everyday to find me and say hi, he was one of the most amazing people their and I judged him. He died when he was 17 while swimming with the group at a lake that was too cold, he caught hypothermia and drowned. I quit CC right after that, but never faltering to see my boys and have each and everyone of them never be afraid to say hi. I think about that particular boy everyday and strive to be more like he was; genuinely friendly and always striving for better.
The true point of this story is I've learned that when I'm not the bigger person I come to find that I was mistaken by a quick lapse of judgment (literally). However, I have found a few places where this is not the case. There are some people out there that are quick to judge me, I'm not sure why when I wave to them or say hi to them they do nothing but smirk at me like I'm not good enough to be in THEIR house. When I thank them for a small favor they did, they save well "I needed the washer." Not you're welcome, not oh no big deal, it's "well I needed the washer," although, I was genuinely thankful for the small favor of folding our clothes. Or when you are angry because someone is telling the dog to shut up and you yell at me and my friend and I find out later that you thought it was me when I could give two craps about your dog barking at me, shoot I have one at home who barks at everyone and it's embarrassing to me, but you don't have the balls to tell your own dog to shut up. I guess it's your fault that you look like a fool when I think you're dog is cute and don't mind that he doesn't like me because I'm a stranger to him. However, I have learned that when my dog barks at people she will listen to me because I have her trained to know that is not okay and the two simple rules "Capri, No!" are all it takes and she leaves the room.
It's times like these that I wonder why I am always the bigger person? Why am I always the one who bites my tongue? Why am I always the one who let's the rest of the world walk all over me? Why am I the one who will still send a thank you card even though you were not all that nice to me while I stayed at your house? I know, because I am not only the bigger person but I am also the better person!!! Judge what you will and say what you might but I'm bigger and better and when you get that card, regardless of how you treated me, you will feel like the fool because I am a nice person and I AM a caring, loving, trusting person!!!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Memorial Day Weekend
So I suppose when I get back from Chicago I will start over with my blogging everyday for a month. I was doing SO good but then I got so busy last week and this week. However I am busy because I am on VACATION!!! Woohoo! One of my goals was to visit Chelsea in Chicago and as of yesterday, June 1st I have accomplished goal # 33! I am in Chicago woohoo! I just looked at all of the stuff we can do and I'm not sure what I'll do today, but I have some pretty good ideas for later in the week. I penciled in a bunch of activities in Chels' planner and pretty much have Sunday-Tues down! Today so far I've just been chillin and being lazy (that would be a first for me).
This past weekend was crazy busy! I met Jocelyn in Cheyenne on Saturday so that I could join her in Denver. We spent Saturday just hanging out around Loveland and her Aunt Jojo's house. I got a new pair of running shoes in Loveland for $27 at the Nike Outlet and donated my old shoes to the hospital that Aunt Jojo works at. We then got up bright and early on Sunday morning (thanks Lance) and headed to the Expo for the Bolder Boulder. This was really neat because there were all sorts of running and fitness companies giving out free samples. We also met Ryan Hall who holds the record for the Boston Marathon at 2 hours and 18 minutes (I think) which is absolutely amazing!!!!! We then headed over to the Crocs store where they were having a HUGE grand opening. At the grand opening they were giving out scratch cards which either had discounts or free shoes. Somehow we all missed the scratch cards the first time we went in. However, we went back and Jocelyn and I spotted unscratched cards on a shelf. At first we walked past but then when we walked back 10 minutes later and they were still there we figured "finder's keepers" so we picked them up and scratched them. MINE WAS FREE SHOES and after Jocey scratched all three that were in the back she finally got free shoes as well!! So we both picked out whatever shoes we wanted (mine were 40 hers 50) for FREE! It was awesome, I don't normally like crocs, but these are pretty comfy and cute. We then headed to a BBQ that Aunt Jojo's boyfriend Ryan's sister held for everyone. After enjoying great company and awesome steaks we headed home, tye dyed shirts with Sharpies (haha it works) and headed to bed.
Monday we were up bright and early and on the road to Boulder by 5:30. We caught a shuttle to the starting line after parking at the finish of the Bolder Boulder and got there JUST IN TIME to start with my heat at 8:42. So on Monday I finished the Bolder Boulder a 10k run (which is 6.2 miles) in 1 hour and 8 minutes approximately. It was exciting and by the time we watched the international runners (who kicked butt) and the memorial day celebration I was a bit emotional for some reason! I kept thinking of all my friends that are or were in the military and teared up just a little! The whole experience was really cool and I will be back next year! I also thought not long ago while I was watching my favorite show (Biggest Loser) that I could run a marathon and I wanted to make that a goal. So I made some 101 updates. Goal #54 is now Run a Marathon. Well the good news to this is that I signed up for one at the Bolder Boulder expo. I will be running my first marathon on Oct. 17th!!!! I was supposed to start training today but woke up to a big rain storm and can't run in the rain, so I will be starting tomorrow. My goal is the finished in 4.5 hours so HERE IT GOES!
This past weekend was crazy busy! I met Jocelyn in Cheyenne on Saturday so that I could join her in Denver. We spent Saturday just hanging out around Loveland and her Aunt Jojo's house. I got a new pair of running shoes in Loveland for $27 at the Nike Outlet and donated my old shoes to the hospital that Aunt Jojo works at. We then got up bright and early on Sunday morning (thanks Lance) and headed to the Expo for the Bolder Boulder. This was really neat because there were all sorts of running and fitness companies giving out free samples. We also met Ryan Hall who holds the record for the Boston Marathon at 2 hours and 18 minutes (I think) which is absolutely amazing!!!!! We then headed over to the Crocs store where they were having a HUGE grand opening. At the grand opening they were giving out scratch cards which either had discounts or free shoes. Somehow we all missed the scratch cards the first time we went in. However, we went back and Jocelyn and I spotted unscratched cards on a shelf. At first we walked past but then when we walked back 10 minutes later and they were still there we figured "finder's keepers" so we picked them up and scratched them. MINE WAS FREE SHOES and after Jocey scratched all three that were in the back she finally got free shoes as well!! So we both picked out whatever shoes we wanted (mine were 40 hers 50) for FREE! It was awesome, I don't normally like crocs, but these are pretty comfy and cute. We then headed to a BBQ that Aunt Jojo's boyfriend Ryan's sister held for everyone. After enjoying great company and awesome steaks we headed home, tye dyed shirts with Sharpies (haha it works) and headed to bed.
Monday we were up bright and early and on the road to Boulder by 5:30. We caught a shuttle to the starting line after parking at the finish of the Bolder Boulder and got there JUST IN TIME to start with my heat at 8:42. So on Monday I finished the Bolder Boulder a 10k run (which is 6.2 miles) in 1 hour and 8 minutes approximately. It was exciting and by the time we watched the international runners (who kicked butt) and the memorial day celebration I was a bit emotional for some reason! I kept thinking of all my friends that are or were in the military and teared up just a little! The whole experience was really cool and I will be back next year! I also thought not long ago while I was watching my favorite show (Biggest Loser) that I could run a marathon and I wanted to make that a goal. So I made some 101 updates. Goal #54 is now Run a Marathon. Well the good news to this is that I signed up for one at the Bolder Boulder expo. I will be running my first marathon on Oct. 17th!!!! I was supposed to start training today but woke up to a big rain storm and can't run in the rain, so I will be starting tomorrow. My goal is the finished in 4.5 hours so HERE IT GOES!
Monday, May 24, 2010
The past weekend
This weekend was amazing! Saturday we went to the Grand Le Fleur, which is the hospital ball. I was so excited, but nervous for some reason. It's been a long time since I went to something like this and so I borrowed my sisters dress from her junior prom and was on my way. We were sure it was going to be fun, but my Grandma Cheryl bought me the tickets so I figured I would try it out because people are always raving about it.
Shane and I showed up a little earlier than everyone else and for a bit it was awkward so we walked around looking at the silent auction stuff, they had some pretty neat stuff but we chose not to bid on anything although I know he really wanted to! We waited for the rest of our crew to show up (my dad was fashionably late haha) and once they all got there we ventured to the open bar. I'm kind of a baby about drinks, I don't know what anything is called or what does and doesn't taste good. So our friend Bryan Van Buren was working and he made me what I think was a white russian but not sure. Well that was a bit too sweet so when I went back I saw a lady get a Cape Cod (or so that's what we think it is) and that's what I stuck with for the rest of the night. We had a great three course dinner that started with a mixed green salad with grilled pears, pine nuts, bleu cheese (which I set off to the side), and green apples. Then for the main course we had filet minon, halibut, twice baked potatoes, and grilled asparagus. By the time dessert came I was so stuffed I didn't even eat half of the dessert!
Maybe it wasn't so much that I was full but more that we wanted to dance. The band was awesome they played everything from jazz, to 80's, to the classic party songs (I Like Big Butts, Play that Funky Music, etc.) to Black Eyed Peas. We danced for a good 3 or 4 hours stopping only to refill our alcohol (gotta take advantage of that open bar), one in the morning rolled around and the band stopped playing. We rounded up our stuff, headed out with a center piece and fell asleep around 2 a.m.
Before we realized how late we were going to be out, Shane and I made plans to go to Fort Collins for my mini shopping spree he was taking me on as a reward for my 4.0. I woke up at what seemed to be 7:30 still feeling a little tipsy and decided it would probably be best to close my eyes again lol. Around 9 I was feeling much better and got up, I immediately took some ibuprofen and drank a glass of water to avoid what was possibly to come. Luckily nothing bad happened. By 10:20 we were on our way to Fort Collins. We started by heading to TJ Maxx but found that there was a Platos Closet right next door. I've never been there but my mom always ravs about them so I decided to start there. At this store I found 2 pairs of jeans and a shirt. Good thing we stopped there because my main purpose was jeans and that's the only place I found good ones. At TJ Maxx we ran into Sandi and Katie we stayed hi and looked for more clothes. Here I found a way cute dress that is really cool because you can wear it more than one way and it is my favorite color green. Shane picked it out! I also left with a cute black shirt and two pairs of yoga pants (which I threw away 3 pairs of sweat pants for). At TJ Maxx we also found a set of 12 glasses, a silverware set, and a clock for our kitchen. Next we headed to Ross where I found a pair of brown shorts, a pair of work pants, and two REALLY cute shirts! We ate lunch at Olive Garden because at this point we were both starving then headed to Lowes and Home Depot for fencing supplies and a new tree (a weeping cherry tree). I have to say I've got one good boyfriend who spoiled the heck out of me!!!!
Shane and I showed up a little earlier than everyone else and for a bit it was awkward so we walked around looking at the silent auction stuff, they had some pretty neat stuff but we chose not to bid on anything although I know he really wanted to! We waited for the rest of our crew to show up (my dad was fashionably late haha) and once they all got there we ventured to the open bar. I'm kind of a baby about drinks, I don't know what anything is called or what does and doesn't taste good. So our friend Bryan Van Buren was working and he made me what I think was a white russian but not sure. Well that was a bit too sweet so when I went back I saw a lady get a Cape Cod (or so that's what we think it is) and that's what I stuck with for the rest of the night. We had a great three course dinner that started with a mixed green salad with grilled pears, pine nuts, bleu cheese (which I set off to the side), and green apples. Then for the main course we had filet minon, halibut, twice baked potatoes, and grilled asparagus. By the time dessert came I was so stuffed I didn't even eat half of the dessert!
Maybe it wasn't so much that I was full but more that we wanted to dance. The band was awesome they played everything from jazz, to 80's, to the classic party songs (I Like Big Butts, Play that Funky Music, etc.) to Black Eyed Peas. We danced for a good 3 or 4 hours stopping only to refill our alcohol (gotta take advantage of that open bar), one in the morning rolled around and the band stopped playing. We rounded up our stuff, headed out with a center piece and fell asleep around 2 a.m.
Before we realized how late we were going to be out, Shane and I made plans to go to Fort Collins for my mini shopping spree he was taking me on as a reward for my 4.0. I woke up at what seemed to be 7:30 still feeling a little tipsy and decided it would probably be best to close my eyes again lol. Around 9 I was feeling much better and got up, I immediately took some ibuprofen and drank a glass of water to avoid what was possibly to come. Luckily nothing bad happened. By 10:20 we were on our way to Fort Collins. We started by heading to TJ Maxx but found that there was a Platos Closet right next door. I've never been there but my mom always ravs about them so I decided to start there. At this store I found 2 pairs of jeans and a shirt. Good thing we stopped there because my main purpose was jeans and that's the only place I found good ones. At TJ Maxx we ran into Sandi and Katie we stayed hi and looked for more clothes. Here I found a way cute dress that is really cool because you can wear it more than one way and it is my favorite color green. Shane picked it out! I also left with a cute black shirt and two pairs of yoga pants (which I threw away 3 pairs of sweat pants for). At TJ Maxx we also found a set of 12 glasses, a silverware set, and a clock for our kitchen. Next we headed to Ross where I found a pair of brown shorts, a pair of work pants, and two REALLY cute shirts! We ate lunch at Olive Garden because at this point we were both starving then headed to Lowes and Home Depot for fencing supplies and a new tree (a weeping cherry tree). I have to say I've got one good boyfriend who spoiled the heck out of me!!!!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
*You are the hope that keeps me trusting*
After witnessing one of the worst fights I've ever seen a couple go through I had some realizations with my own relationship. A friend recently told me (yes this friend is an ex, but from 8th grade and GREAT friends with Shane) he had messed up letting go of me because I am the best girl he ever had. I told him no he didn't mess up because he will find the right girl and if he wouldn't have broken up with me I wouldn't have met Shane. Shane always treats me like a Queen, sometimes I think he worries more about what he's doing and how it will benefit ME over how it will benefit him. When we bought his truck it cost him a lot of money and saved me money, he even put the extra 1400 that I would owe into his loan and paid off my car for me. Whenever I come home from a vacation there's always some sort of suprise waiting for me like when I got home from Oregon and Shane had busted his butt to get the backyard sodded and the deck finished.
Shane's always telling me that I can do it and he believes in me even if I don't believe in myself. When I told him I was afraid to go to Law School because it cost so much and I couldn't work he said "I'll get you through it, I may be dumb, but I can help you be successful in school." I don't think he's dumb lol but he is his worst critic. He is the most encouraging person I've met, I get down about school a lot and he finds a way to pick me up and keep me going. I finally got that 4.0 and I didn't believe in myself the whole time, he told me he knew I could do it and he's taking me shopping tomorrow as a celebration of my 4.0.
Another thing I learned last night when witnessing our friends fight was that Shane accepts me 100% for who I am and I pay him the same respect. Shane works construction, they build houses, remodel houses, build hotels, remodel businesses, etc. Shane loves what he does, he loves to build things and he loves that he gets paid to build things all day. He worries a lot that he's not good enough, that he should go back to school and do something, but in my mind he is doing something. I don't care if he ever graduates college or if he works construction until he dies, that's just what he wants to do and I'm proud of him for doing what he loves and not letting others judge him for that. I love him for who he is, the good and the bad. I love that he has a determination to make something of himself and our family. I love that even when he's made at me he still respects me and treats me like a Queen.
I am just so happy that I've found someone who loves me as much as I love him and he finds a way to show me that everyday!
Shane's always telling me that I can do it and he believes in me even if I don't believe in myself. When I told him I was afraid to go to Law School because it cost so much and I couldn't work he said "I'll get you through it, I may be dumb, but I can help you be successful in school." I don't think he's dumb lol but he is his worst critic. He is the most encouraging person I've met, I get down about school a lot and he finds a way to pick me up and keep me going. I finally got that 4.0 and I didn't believe in myself the whole time, he told me he knew I could do it and he's taking me shopping tomorrow as a celebration of my 4.0.
Another thing I learned last night when witnessing our friends fight was that Shane accepts me 100% for who I am and I pay him the same respect. Shane works construction, they build houses, remodel houses, build hotels, remodel businesses, etc. Shane loves what he does, he loves to build things and he loves that he gets paid to build things all day. He worries a lot that he's not good enough, that he should go back to school and do something, but in my mind he is doing something. I don't care if he ever graduates college or if he works construction until he dies, that's just what he wants to do and I'm proud of him for doing what he loves and not letting others judge him for that. I love him for who he is, the good and the bad. I love that he has a determination to make something of himself and our family. I love that even when he's made at me he still respects me and treats me like a Queen.
I am just so happy that I've found someone who loves me as much as I love him and he finds a way to show me that everyday!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Boring day
Not a lot to talk about today, I have a killer headache which I've had since I woke up this morning. I'm really not sure why...
On the bright side, it is only 11 days until I go see Chelsea!!! I'm so so so so so so excited even though I'm broke lol. It doesn't really matter as long as I get to see her I don't care what we do! Also in one week it's Lindsey's birthday and we're going to see Sex and the City 2 for her birthday which I'm really excited for! That really is honestly all I have to talk about today, it's been a pretty mundane day just working...
On the bright side, it is only 11 days until I go see Chelsea!!! I'm so so so so so so excited even though I'm broke lol. It doesn't really matter as long as I get to see her I don't care what we do! Also in one week it's Lindsey's birthday and we're going to see Sex and the City 2 for her birthday which I'm really excited for! That really is honestly all I have to talk about today, it's been a pretty mundane day just working...
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Flowers that made my day!
Today Nicole brought me the biggest bouquet I have EVER received it totally made my day :) It has the coolest blue and purple orchids and big white lilys with some roses scattered in. I really do have some of the best friends EVER.
Nicole- is always interested in what is going on with my life and more than happy to come visit me. She is always there for me when I need her from when I need a little cry to even when I need someone to go to Denver with me. She is a genuine person who TRUELY cares about everyone and everything.
Lisa- yes she counts, cousin or not she counts. She is always inviting me places and the BEST person to have a heart to heart with. Her and I are probably more different than we are similar but we always have an amazing time together. When we hang out we always find things to giggle and laugh about.
Chelsea Howard- she is like the other half of my heart. It never fails that when I'm having a bad day or need someone to talk to she calls me. She gets my music obsession probably more than anyone! I've NEVER met anyone who snail mails as well as she does, she loves to write and be creative and is just an AMAZING all around person.
Chelsea Curry- the only person I continue to hang out with from high school. Chelsea would drop everything she was doing for everyone. Our schedule's clash more than I could even explain but when we do have a chance she's right there. Chelsea is up for anything and is great at just stopping in to say hi.
Jocelyn- Jocelyn was my first college friend, we were running buddies during cheer and after I quit and she got pregnant and also left we continued to talk. Jocelyn makes it a point to see me whenever she's in town and calls whenever she can. She is very family oriented not only with her son and her own family but also understands the connection I have with my family.
Cameo- we have had our ups and downs but in the end we're still there for each other. Cameo is the first to congratulate me when I've completed a goal or big accomplishment, she's the first to tell me that I'll do amazing. She is so mature and always willing to work on relationships never giving up and always going to extra mile.
Those are all my good good friends. Of course there's my sisters but they will soon get their very own blog!
Nicole- is always interested in what is going on with my life and more than happy to come visit me. She is always there for me when I need her from when I need a little cry to even when I need someone to go to Denver with me. She is a genuine person who TRUELY cares about everyone and everything.
Lisa- yes she counts, cousin or not she counts. She is always inviting me places and the BEST person to have a heart to heart with. Her and I are probably more different than we are similar but we always have an amazing time together. When we hang out we always find things to giggle and laugh about.
Chelsea Howard- she is like the other half of my heart. It never fails that when I'm having a bad day or need someone to talk to she calls me. She gets my music obsession probably more than anyone! I've NEVER met anyone who snail mails as well as she does, she loves to write and be creative and is just an AMAZING all around person.
Chelsea Curry- the only person I continue to hang out with from high school. Chelsea would drop everything she was doing for everyone. Our schedule's clash more than I could even explain but when we do have a chance she's right there. Chelsea is up for anything and is great at just stopping in to say hi.
Jocelyn- Jocelyn was my first college friend, we were running buddies during cheer and after I quit and she got pregnant and also left we continued to talk. Jocelyn makes it a point to see me whenever she's in town and calls whenever she can. She is very family oriented not only with her son and her own family but also understands the connection I have with my family.
Cameo- we have had our ups and downs but in the end we're still there for each other. Cameo is the first to congratulate me when I've completed a goal or big accomplishment, she's the first to tell me that I'll do amazing. She is so mature and always willing to work on relationships never giving up and always going to extra mile.
Those are all my good good friends. Of course there's my sisters but they will soon get their very own blog!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
On Top of the World
Since Saturday I have felt like I was on top of the world! It's been awesome and exciting and for once it feels so nice. I had my dance recital Saturday and all the stress from rehearsals was well worth it. A lot of my good friends attended and my family and Shane's family was there. Unfortunately Lindsey and Mom missed it but for good reason. JORDYNE GRADUATED!!!! I am so excited for her, she's awesome! I am so proud of her she saw a dream and she achieved it. She is such a passionate person and I am inspired by her and her strength everyday! I only wish I could have the passion she has for baking for at least one thing! I'm just so so so proud of her!
Sunday we went fishing, it was really relaxing and fun but we didn't catch a darn thing!!!! We're going to try again and possibly go later like around 4 p.m. we're just not sure when yet. I'm also planning to go camping if the weather ever gets warm but its a slow process.
Yesterday however was a little scary. Nicole (my best friend) called me at 4:30 in the morning and needed to go to the ER. Me being the temporary bad friend I was didn't pick up because I thought it was a text message. When I woke up at 7 I had a text from her so I rushed to the ER and long story short she had a cyst in her ovary that had to be removed. We spent the day in the hospital and her mom, dad, and fiance came back from Rock Springs so they are all here now, it was very scary though.
For those of you who don't know Nicole she is awesome. I met her over a year ago (probably about a year and a half now) when I worked at catering. She was the really talkative one and when I worked my first event she was there. I remember the first time I met her she was telling Lindz and I about how she caught her parents having sex when she was 5, ha she told us all the gorey details. It was so funny and now looking back it was SO Nicole. Nicole doesn't hold things back she tells it how it is and she is not afraid of what people think of her. She's a fiery little one (and when I say little I mean it) she doesn't look it but she could bust your butt if you make her mad. She is one of the most caring friends I've ever met and with my handful of friends she ALWAYS is the one to call and see if you want to do something. I honestly cannot say I have met a friend this good in either high school or college!!!!
Also.... GREAT NEWS!!!! MOST EXCITING OF ALL AND I SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST! My number one goal on my 101 in 1001 was to get a 4.0 in a semester of undergrad. I was beginning to feel defeated, like it just was not possible. I have had semester after semester of 3.5, 3.75. 3.6, but no 4.0. I was feeling like this semester would be another 3.75 and feeling totally defeated with only a year left of school. When I got home last night I checked my grades in anticipation hoping the one grade that was 4 days late would FINALLY be in!!!! Ugh I wasn't expecting much and was certain it would be a B... BUT it was an A!!!! A's in all my classes this semester I GOT IT, I DID IT!!! I GOT MY 4.0!!!! I don't think I've been that excited EVER... I have worked so hard throughout college and was always falling short and I FINALLY DID IT! I literally flew out of the bed to show Shane my accomplishment! I know I've accomplished many great things, but this feels like the best!
So on May 18th, 2010 I accomplished goal #1, get a 4.0 in a semester of undergrad!
Sunday we went fishing, it was really relaxing and fun but we didn't catch a darn thing!!!! We're going to try again and possibly go later like around 4 p.m. we're just not sure when yet. I'm also planning to go camping if the weather ever gets warm but its a slow process.
Yesterday however was a little scary. Nicole (my best friend) called me at 4:30 in the morning and needed to go to the ER. Me being the temporary bad friend I was didn't pick up because I thought it was a text message. When I woke up at 7 I had a text from her so I rushed to the ER and long story short she had a cyst in her ovary that had to be removed. We spent the day in the hospital and her mom, dad, and fiance came back from Rock Springs so they are all here now, it was very scary though.
For those of you who don't know Nicole she is awesome. I met her over a year ago (probably about a year and a half now) when I worked at catering. She was the really talkative one and when I worked my first event she was there. I remember the first time I met her she was telling Lindz and I about how she caught her parents having sex when she was 5, ha she told us all the gorey details. It was so funny and now looking back it was SO Nicole. Nicole doesn't hold things back she tells it how it is and she is not afraid of what people think of her. She's a fiery little one (and when I say little I mean it) she doesn't look it but she could bust your butt if you make her mad. She is one of the most caring friends I've ever met and with my handful of friends she ALWAYS is the one to call and see if you want to do something. I honestly cannot say I have met a friend this good in either high school or college!!!!
Also.... GREAT NEWS!!!! MOST EXCITING OF ALL AND I SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST! My number one goal on my 101 in 1001 was to get a 4.0 in a semester of undergrad. I was beginning to feel defeated, like it just was not possible. I have had semester after semester of 3.5, 3.75. 3.6, but no 4.0. I was feeling like this semester would be another 3.75 and feeling totally defeated with only a year left of school. When I got home last night I checked my grades in anticipation hoping the one grade that was 4 days late would FINALLY be in!!!! Ugh I wasn't expecting much and was certain it would be a B... BUT it was an A!!!! A's in all my classes this semester I GOT IT, I DID IT!!! I GOT MY 4.0!!!! I don't think I've been that excited EVER... I have worked so hard throughout college and was always falling short and I FINALLY DID IT! I literally flew out of the bed to show Shane my accomplishment! I know I've accomplished many great things, but this feels like the best!
So on May 18th, 2010 I accomplished goal #1, get a 4.0 in a semester of undergrad!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Completions and New Goal
So I have more 101/1001 news... It's an ongoing uphill battle that I seem to love for some reason!!!! On April 29th I completed 2 of my goals! #17 Wash my face and brush my teeth EVERY night for 3 months (it didn't say 3 months but I made it that so I could get into a routine). Well I for sure got into a routine, after a couple times of getting half way there and then skipping a night I finally did it NO EXCUSES!!! It didn't matter how tired I was or drunk (yes I'll admit it even if I drink a little too much on a night on the town or a night in with the girls I CAN STILL DO IT!!!). I know this is such a small goal and such a silly one to even put on there but as gross as it sounds, sometimes it was a problem and I wouldn't brush my teeth before bed which also meant I wasn't washing my face. In addition to this routine I also added # 70, take vitamins everyday as part of my night routine (one again I did this for 3 months) and completed it on the same day. I now wash my face, brush my teeth, then put lotion on, then take vitamins and whatever other pills I have to take EVERY NIGHT! And the best part is that just because my 3 months is complete I haven't stopped, honestly it makes me feel more refreshed when I wake up in the morning! Now I've really got to get on the yoga (#24), working out (#58), and drinking water (#75)!!!!!
I also changed a goal, there are a couple empties that I have been working on fillinng lately. #26 was volunteer with an organization for children/adolescents. Don't get me wrong I would like to do this maybe someday, but my passion for social work just isn't the same anymore. If I was volunteering for anything it would honestly be something with law, I've just yet to have the time to volunteer my time. The most I volunteer for is watching my neice 2 or 3 times a week while Lindz works and I have the passion to want to watch Tay. Therefore, I have changed this goal to MAKE IT A HABIT TO GET UP ON ALL WEEKDAYS AT 6A.M. FOR TWO MONTHS (then obviously continue). I feel like sometimes sleeping in is lazy and I'll have to work on this probably increase by half an hour everyday, but when I have to be to work at 8 and I wake up at 7:30 to get there, I don't have enough time to enjoy my morning. If I got up earlier I could actually do more and not feel so bogged down everyday! So that's my new goal there. I have more to fill and more to come so keep an eye out!
I also changed a goal, there are a couple empties that I have been working on fillinng lately. #26 was volunteer with an organization for children/adolescents. Don't get me wrong I would like to do this maybe someday, but my passion for social work just isn't the same anymore. If I was volunteering for anything it would honestly be something with law, I've just yet to have the time to volunteer my time. The most I volunteer for is watching my neice 2 or 3 times a week while Lindz works and I have the passion to want to watch Tay. Therefore, I have changed this goal to MAKE IT A HABIT TO GET UP ON ALL WEEKDAYS AT 6A.M. FOR TWO MONTHS (then obviously continue). I feel like sometimes sleeping in is lazy and I'll have to work on this probably increase by half an hour everyday, but when I have to be to work at 8 and I wake up at 7:30 to get there, I don't have enough time to enjoy my morning. If I got up earlier I could actually do more and not feel so bogged down everyday! So that's my new goal there. I have more to fill and more to come so keep an eye out!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Keepin up with the goals and changes in life
New 101 in 1001 with explanations! There's been a lot of changes in life... OF COURSE this means changing some goals. I've been working on these for about 4 days now but here's what I have.
10 was buy a house but it has been changed to remodel our house. After time and time and TIME again of looking at house after house after house we found NOTHING. Everything we found was either worse than the house we were in now or just the same, everything needed work and most needed LOTS of work and what was going to be the point of buying a house we couldn't afford to fix. We finally decided we weren't close enough to our roommates to help them out (well not including Patrick) and we needed to start thinking about us. About three months ago Shane told them they needed to leave by May 31st! Finally the end is in sight!!!!! We've also bought tile, laminate flooring, paint, new light fixtures, and many other things to go up soon. I actually painted our bedroom this weekend and its AWESOME!!! Pictures of the before and after to come!
11. Since I traded in my car for a new truck for Shane to help me better afford my life I no longer have a car! However, I couldn't really say I paid it off because I didn't. Shane paid the 1400 over trade in for it and I just got off scotch free. So I just erased the goal and decided to replace it with a new one!
The NEW number 11 is ride my bike or walk more often no excuses I've already walked through it all! It's not like I have far to go... about 1.5 miles is the farthest and that's not that far! In addition, I now have a gas gussler and with how green I'm trying to be I'd rather not buy even more gas and spread it into my environment.
13. This goal was actually never there so wasn't changed. I chose to put my goal of using my reusable grocery bags in this one. I have SO many of them and I always forget them!!!!
16. Is now find 100 things that make me happy. It used to be say 2 good things about my day but that doesn't really make anything different, I'm a pretty positive person so instead I need to really grasp the things that make me happy!
39. This is just a minor change, the goal was keep my weight between 110 and 115, but it is now 115 and 120 because 110 is almost impossible and probably not very healthy, I've come to the conclusion that we are not supposed to look like we did in high school!
45. I added don't text and drive to this one because I really do it too much and it's dangerous!
71. I don't want to limit myself to just the Da Vinci Code or Lost Symbol so instead it is read at least two books I WANT to read that are not Buddhism books.
Last but not least I changed... 91.
91 was finish the cross stitch I started and begin a new one... well there was one problem to that! I found it MODELED in my closet so it was RUINED and there was no return so I had to toss it. I bought 3 new cross stitches and my new goal is to finish at least 2 of them! I'm pretty excited to see them!
10 was buy a house but it has been changed to remodel our house. After time and time and TIME again of looking at house after house after house we found NOTHING. Everything we found was either worse than the house we were in now or just the same, everything needed work and most needed LOTS of work and what was going to be the point of buying a house we couldn't afford to fix. We finally decided we weren't close enough to our roommates to help them out (well not including Patrick) and we needed to start thinking about us. About three months ago Shane told them they needed to leave by May 31st! Finally the end is in sight!!!!! We've also bought tile, laminate flooring, paint, new light fixtures, and many other things to go up soon. I actually painted our bedroom this weekend and its AWESOME!!! Pictures of the before and after to come!
11. Since I traded in my car for a new truck for Shane to help me better afford my life I no longer have a car! However, I couldn't really say I paid it off because I didn't. Shane paid the 1400 over trade in for it and I just got off scotch free. So I just erased the goal and decided to replace it with a new one!
The NEW number 11 is ride my bike or walk more often no excuses I've already walked through it all! It's not like I have far to go... about 1.5 miles is the farthest and that's not that far! In addition, I now have a gas gussler and with how green I'm trying to be I'd rather not buy even more gas and spread it into my environment.
13. This goal was actually never there so wasn't changed. I chose to put my goal of using my reusable grocery bags in this one. I have SO many of them and I always forget them!!!!
16. Is now find 100 things that make me happy. It used to be say 2 good things about my day but that doesn't really make anything different, I'm a pretty positive person so instead I need to really grasp the things that make me happy!
39. This is just a minor change, the goal was keep my weight between 110 and 115, but it is now 115 and 120 because 110 is almost impossible and probably not very healthy, I've come to the conclusion that we are not supposed to look like we did in high school!
45. I added don't text and drive to this one because I really do it too much and it's dangerous!
71. I don't want to limit myself to just the Da Vinci Code or Lost Symbol so instead it is read at least two books I WANT to read that are not Buddhism books.
Last but not least I changed... 91.
91 was finish the cross stitch I started and begin a new one... well there was one problem to that! I found it MODELED in my closet so it was RUINED and there was no return so I had to toss it. I bought 3 new cross stitches and my new goal is to finish at least 2 of them! I'm pretty excited to see them!
Monday, April 5, 2010
So behind!!!
Oh boy I'm doing so bad at remembering to post on here. My goals are going great... I have some goal changes so I need to post an updated version soon BUT... I completed a lot these past couple weeks. First of all I am a little over two months into my vitamin taking and face washing, I am almost completed on that goal WOOT!!! It's become more of a habit than anything! I am also getting better at taking pictures AND posting them to facebook! I've got some great ones of Tay! On March 28th I learned how to make tortillas and green chili AND I made my dad sopapillas! I am working on finishing my first book on Buddhism (since the start of my goals) and once all the boys move out I get to make my own meditation room :) so excited for that!!!! I recently (as in a day ago) had the first person start a blog because of me :)! The most exciting thing to me is that I have 3 yes already 3 of my 20 recipes perfected. It took me twice to do barbeque chicken pizza and also two times to perfect lime avacado chicken. It took me only once to perfect my chili (thanks to my Mama it wasn't that hard) and I should have my sopapillas perfected but the tortillas need more salt and they need more cheese.
Some things I plan to work hard on are Lindsey's grades and activities with her (I really want to start playing games once a week with them). I also want to work hard on my working out and weight goals cuz as of right now I'm way above where I want to be! That's pretty much all the updating for now but I have a lot ahead of me for the next two months!!!!
Some things I plan to work hard on are Lindsey's grades and activities with her (I really want to start playing games once a week with them). I also want to work hard on my working out and weight goals cuz as of right now I'm way above where I want to be! That's pretty much all the updating for now but I have a lot ahead of me for the next two months!!!!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Lessons Learned
So I've learned some things lately. As stated in the Make Things Happen blog you CANNOT change people, you just can't so stop trying because it's up to them. I wanted to be closer to my family per goal # 54. Now however, I realize you cannot be close with people who do not truely want to be close with you. I am done dealing with others and their continuous passive aggressive behavior and fake attitudes. I can count those who really matter and care on my 10 fingers so it is time to hold those people close because they will ALWAYS love and care for me no matter what I say or do!!! Needless to say it is time for some goal reevaluation! #54 has been erased as of today (March 12th 2010) and will be replaced by a new goal which I will have one week to think of!!!
Other than that, I have been doing pretty well with my goals :)
Other than that, I have been doing pretty well with my goals :)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Toph!
So Saturday Shane had heard about a dog at the point which he thought was a weiner dog so he went to see her. Well she sure is not a weiner dog, she was actually a Doberman Pintcher/Austrailian Shepherd mix... course Shane is a sucker and fell in love so we have a new member to our family. Her name from the shelter was Shilo... not quite my kind of name so I changed it to Toph (Toff) named after a character in the cartoon Avatar. Today has been a rough day with her, I went to pick her up from the vet around 330 and was there for about 40 minutes because they were SO busy!! Poor girl isn't feeling well after her surgery. Can't really tell yet if the other dogs like her but they don't seem to mind. She kept trying to sleep in Capri's bed and I fianlly got her to sleep on her own next to me on the floor lol.
Other part of the good news!! Shane asked our roommates to move out!!! We are not trying to buy a house anymore we're just going to stay in our rental (which is owned by his parents) until we can work toward something better. While we're here we will be remodeling to make it the way we want it to be and possibly buying it for ourselves then using it as our own rental but we'll see how all of that goes. Mostly I'm excited to finally live on our own!!!
As far as my goals go... they're going, slowly but surely! I'm finally in the groove of my bedtime routine. So much that when I got home late last night from the Avs game at midnight I still washed my face, brushed my teeth, and took my vitamins. What I'm falling back on pretty hard is my two bottles of water a day and writing Chelsea every month! I'm getting there though, right now my main focus is school and Lindsey... her and I have some major grades to pull up!!!!
Other part of the good news!! Shane asked our roommates to move out!!! We are not trying to buy a house anymore we're just going to stay in our rental (which is owned by his parents) until we can work toward something better. While we're here we will be remodeling to make it the way we want it to be and possibly buying it for ourselves then using it as our own rental but we'll see how all of that goes. Mostly I'm excited to finally live on our own!!!
As far as my goals go... they're going, slowly but surely! I'm finally in the groove of my bedtime routine. So much that when I got home late last night from the Avs game at midnight I still washed my face, brushed my teeth, and took my vitamins. What I'm falling back on pretty hard is my two bottles of water a day and writing Chelsea every month! I'm getting there though, right now my main focus is school and Lindsey... her and I have some major grades to pull up!!!!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Making Things Happen in 2010
I DID IT!!! I am proud to say that I accomplished goal # 48. Today I read Stephanie Osborne's blog "What I've Learned" and it reminded me that I really wanted to do the Make Things Happen in 2010 that she did. I saw the link the Lara Casey's "Push Through Your Fears" blog and went to it. I've gone to this once before and just did not have time to complete it then and kept promising myself I would go back. One fo these days I will learn how to post links in here too so that everyone else can do this wonderful thing. I honestly am going to put all this out there for everyone to see because what good would this do if I kept it all to myself.
Fears (write down was you are afraid of and why):
I am afraind of failing; not making it into law school, failing a test, losing money, becoming bankrupt, not being as close to my family as I want to be, failing my friendships because I am too focused on life, and failing my love because I worry too much about other things. This all scares me because it's reality! There's no sure fire way to get into law school and there's no sure fire support that we aren't moving too fast into buying a house, what if we lose our jobs? I'm afraing of losing my family and friends because I watch people grow apart all the time. I've watched best friend after best friend move away and my heart constantly aches from missing my sisters (Jordyne and Chelsea). What if mom and Lindz leave too?!?! I'm afraid to fail my love (Shane) because I saw it happen to my parents and I see it happen all the time, people give up all the time.
People (who are the people I spend my day with and how do they make me feel):
I won't get into names but I know there are still people in my life who consistently hurt me and are not worth my time. Worst part is a lot of these people are people that are supposed to really love and care about you unconditionally.
People I never thought about are those at work. I'd like to say good things but ultimately they overwhelm me (not Amanda), maybe I let them get to me too much! I cannot honestly say I want to go to work though (at least about Catering).
Some others are Shane and the roommates. I hate the roommates, it's a constant battle with them over the silliest stuff. I'm not even comfortable in my own home I can't even invite friends/family over nor do I hang out in my own living room. Of course Shane is great. He feels the same way as I do and is very supportive in EVERYTHING I do.
My mom, Lindz, and Talon are my escape. They love me unconditionally, continuously telling me how great I am and how much they love me. Never am I unhappy with them, they can make me smile like there is no tomorrow and like Shane they melt whatever is bothering me. They are always supportive even if they don't agree.
Lastly are my friends but especially Lisa and Chels. They get ME (much like my mom, Lindz, Talon, and Shane) but they just get it. Lisa is one of my inspirations, her and Matt are always finding things to do and alwasy show how much they ove each other (they're great examples). Chels is my heart, even thoguht I can't see her I can always feel her and know she's there.
During this section something stood out to me that Lara said "I'm not good at cutting ties with people because I always feel like I can just "make it work." No, I can't and you can't either. You cannot change people." <<~~ This is truly one of my biggest issues, I always think I can make it work that I can just change me and maybe it will be better but honestly it's not right, if they don't like me without me molding to them then why do I give them time?! Of course there are SO many more people in my life but those above are the ones that I talk to or think of EVERYDAY!!!
Who do you bounce ideas of of? Who gives you sound advice?
My mom first and foremost!!! I tend to follow in her footsteps and she's right there in front of me akk the time reminding me to keep going even when the going gets rough. She always reminds me to breathe and take me time, that I can't "fix" people and I can't chagne what others do.
Secondly is my sister (Lindz), she may not know it but her advice just comes from her example. She's a rock and while she thinks I'm her rock, it's really her that is my rock.
Of course there is more and most of them know who they are. And DUH Shane, he alwys tells me that he already told me what my mom or Lindz said, maybe I need to listen more. He also reminds me that even when I get stressed out of my mind and feel like giving up that I'm always the one that perserveres and I always come out on top. He says I won't fail, that I'm not capable of failure (I know everyone is capable of failure though).
What are the 5 essential things that make you feel whole and like you have your life together?
* Studying (not being behind in school)
* Working out (yoga, elliptical, abs, dance, anything)
* Cooking my meals instead of going out to eat.
* DRINK WATER!!!!
* Talking to the people that love me everyday (feeling that warmth and smiling)
What excuses do you make?
* There's not enough time!
* I'm too tired or I don't feel good.
What are your unique strengths?
* I'm good at putting smiles on peoples' faces and reminding them they're worth it and someone cares.
* I'm an inspriation. Sure it's not unique, most people are, but I hear all the time how much people look up to me, even if they're older.
* I'm a denegative nancifier (yes, I just made that up). I absolutely do not tolerate negativeness. I'm the person who will say "tell me 5 good things about your day because it can't be that bad." I look for the positive in EVERYTHING!
--Note-- I wasn't always like this, it was something that I had to work REALLY hard toward and I do get down sometimes don't get me wrong, but I learned that life can be so much worse so you have to love and trust in what you have.
What are your big ideas? What are the things you want to make happen?
* I want to be a lawyer! The protector of children, women, and great fathers! I want to help people and remind them that they are so much more than this one bad moment!
* I want to write a book. I don't know on what yet, but I know I want to.
* I want to leran from a REAL Buddhist, someone who can REALLT teach me what it's all about. * I want to learn to meditate and pray in MY way!
* I want to learn that I can't please everyone, all I can do is be me.
That's it, I did it and I completed the goal. I have all this down on paper and now it's time to pursue all of this!!! Maybe someone can help me cuz now I am a little lost, WHAT'S NEXT?!?!?!
Fears (write down was you are afraid of and why):
I am afraind of failing; not making it into law school, failing a test, losing money, becoming bankrupt, not being as close to my family as I want to be, failing my friendships because I am too focused on life, and failing my love because I worry too much about other things. This all scares me because it's reality! There's no sure fire way to get into law school and there's no sure fire support that we aren't moving too fast into buying a house, what if we lose our jobs? I'm afraing of losing my family and friends because I watch people grow apart all the time. I've watched best friend after best friend move away and my heart constantly aches from missing my sisters (Jordyne and Chelsea). What if mom and Lindz leave too?!?! I'm afraid to fail my love (Shane) because I saw it happen to my parents and I see it happen all the time, people give up all the time.
People (who are the people I spend my day with and how do they make me feel):
I won't get into names but I know there are still people in my life who consistently hurt me and are not worth my time. Worst part is a lot of these people are people that are supposed to really love and care about you unconditionally.
People I never thought about are those at work. I'd like to say good things but ultimately they overwhelm me (not Amanda), maybe I let them get to me too much! I cannot honestly say I want to go to work though (at least about Catering).
Some others are Shane and the roommates. I hate the roommates, it's a constant battle with them over the silliest stuff. I'm not even comfortable in my own home I can't even invite friends/family over nor do I hang out in my own living room. Of course Shane is great. He feels the same way as I do and is very supportive in EVERYTHING I do.
My mom, Lindz, and Talon are my escape. They love me unconditionally, continuously telling me how great I am and how much they love me. Never am I unhappy with them, they can make me smile like there is no tomorrow and like Shane they melt whatever is bothering me. They are always supportive even if they don't agree.
Lastly are my friends but especially Lisa and Chels. They get ME (much like my mom, Lindz, Talon, and Shane) but they just get it. Lisa is one of my inspirations, her and Matt are always finding things to do and alwasy show how much they ove each other (they're great examples). Chels is my heart, even thoguht I can't see her I can always feel her and know she's there.
During this section something stood out to me that Lara said "I'm not good at cutting ties with people because I always feel like I can just "make it work." No, I can't and you can't either. You cannot change people." <<~~ This is truly one of my biggest issues, I always think I can make it work that I can just change me and maybe it will be better but honestly it's not right, if they don't like me without me molding to them then why do I give them time?! Of course there are SO many more people in my life but those above are the ones that I talk to or think of EVERYDAY!!!
Who do you bounce ideas of of? Who gives you sound advice?
My mom first and foremost!!! I tend to follow in her footsteps and she's right there in front of me akk the time reminding me to keep going even when the going gets rough. She always reminds me to breathe and take me time, that I can't "fix" people and I can't chagne what others do.
Secondly is my sister (Lindz), she may not know it but her advice just comes from her example. She's a rock and while she thinks I'm her rock, it's really her that is my rock.
Of course there is more and most of them know who they are. And DUH Shane, he alwys tells me that he already told me what my mom or Lindz said, maybe I need to listen more. He also reminds me that even when I get stressed out of my mind and feel like giving up that I'm always the one that perserveres and I always come out on top. He says I won't fail, that I'm not capable of failure (I know everyone is capable of failure though).
What are the 5 essential things that make you feel whole and like you have your life together?
* Studying (not being behind in school)
* Working out (yoga, elliptical, abs, dance, anything)
* Cooking my meals instead of going out to eat.
* DRINK WATER!!!!
* Talking to the people that love me everyday (feeling that warmth and smiling)
What excuses do you make?
* There's not enough time!
* I'm too tired or I don't feel good.
What are your unique strengths?
* I'm good at putting smiles on peoples' faces and reminding them they're worth it and someone cares.
* I'm an inspriation. Sure it's not unique, most people are, but I hear all the time how much people look up to me, even if they're older.
* I'm a denegative nancifier (yes, I just made that up). I absolutely do not tolerate negativeness. I'm the person who will say "tell me 5 good things about your day because it can't be that bad." I look for the positive in EVERYTHING!
--Note-- I wasn't always like this, it was something that I had to work REALLY hard toward and I do get down sometimes don't get me wrong, but I learned that life can be so much worse so you have to love and trust in what you have.
What are your big ideas? What are the things you want to make happen?
* I want to be a lawyer! The protector of children, women, and great fathers! I want to help people and remind them that they are so much more than this one bad moment!
* I want to write a book. I don't know on what yet, but I know I want to.
* I want to leran from a REAL Buddhist, someone who can REALLT teach me what it's all about. * I want to learn to meditate and pray in MY way!
* I want to learn that I can't please everyone, all I can do is be me.
That's it, I did it and I completed the goal. I have all this down on paper and now it's time to pursue all of this!!! Maybe someone can help me cuz now I am a little lost, WHAT'S NEXT?!?!?!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Well shoot....
I'm beginning to feel like all of my goals have taken a back seat to school, house shopping, and sickness. I have been doing really good with my nightly routine and with taking vitamins every night but then I forget to count so I guessed I'm 10 days into the 90. I think that is guessing low too. Most of my other goals have fallen off right now. I try to visit my dad twice a week but life is always getting in the way!!! These past two Sundays have fallen at bad times so I haven't got over there. I have seen him once a week but I was 3 into the 8 and that got smashed lol so now it's starting over. It just feels like I'm getting no where with anything but my drinking water, night routine, and vitamins goals!
On a good note...
I have looked into a lot of stuff for law school. I will be signing up for the LSAT as soon as I get the papers that waive fees in (ha I cannot afford those) and I'll be taking that in June. I also talked to a lawyer here in town Jill Higham and she connected me with her fiance Tom Fleener who told me I could shadow him and then when him and Murdock merge officially at the end of summer I can be hired on as a receptionist!! WOOT!!! That's my big news as of now. My house shopping is going as well as Wyoming lets it!
On a good note...
I have looked into a lot of stuff for law school. I will be signing up for the LSAT as soon as I get the papers that waive fees in (ha I cannot afford those) and I'll be taking that in June. I also talked to a lawyer here in town Jill Higham and she connected me with her fiance Tom Fleener who told me I could shadow him and then when him and Murdock merge officially at the end of summer I can be hired on as a receptionist!! WOOT!!! That's my big news as of now. My house shopping is going as well as Wyoming lets it!
Friday, January 15, 2010
101 in 1001 Updated
So due to the current changes in life I changed a couple goals :) here's the updated version.
101 in 1001 to be accomplished by Oct 3rd 2012:
1. Get a 4.0 in undergrad
2. Apply for Law School by Thanksgiving break
3. Do my hair without a ponytail or gel every other day for two months (0/31)
4. Pass the LSAT in 2 trys or less
5. Graduate undergrad with a 3.5 or above
6. Get all of the tattoos I want
7. Blog everyday for a month (0/31)
8. Keep up on my blog (every other week after the everyday for a month)
9. Grow my hair past my boobs and keep it that long!
10. Buy a house
11. Pay off my car
12. Get a 4.0 in grad school
13.
14. Cook 20 meals in month (0/20)
15. Perfect 20 new recipes (0/20)
16. Say more than one good thing about my day everyday for a month
17. Get better at washing my face and brushing my teeth before bed NO SKIPPING no matter how tired I am (8/60)
18. Be less grumpy with my mom
19. Become closer with my sister Jo'dy
20. Learn to make tortillas and green chili
21. Take Capri and Keino for a walk every other day in the summer (0/60)
22. Read a new book on Buddhism every month (0/12)
23. Find a place to practice buddhism with others
24. Practice yoga everyday for a month (0/30
25. Learn to meditate well
26. Volunteer with an organization for children and adolescents
27. Visit my dad twice a week for two months (1/8)
28. Join more than one dance class
29. Be in a dance performance in at least two different locations.
30. Get a new camera
31. Take at least one picture everyday for three months straight (0/90)
32. Post my pictures to facebook
33. Go see Chelsea in Chicago
34. Save at least a third of the money for a trip to Italy with mom
35. Go on a cruise
36. Get engaged
37. Stay at my job until grad school (longer if I get to stay working)
38. Teach my niece sign language
39. Keep my weight between 110 and 115
40. Buy my wedding dress while I'm still at the bridal shop
41. Ask Stephanie Osborne to photograph my wedding
42. Crochet another afgan before 2011
43. Learn to make a hat and gloves
44. Turn my phone off after 8 pm everyday for month (0/31)
45. Continue to not use my phone so much
46. Go visit Jocelyn where ever she is at least 3 times a year ( as long as she's not in Oregon then it's once a year) (0/7)
47. Help lindsey maintain all A's and B's throughout the rest of high school
48. Do the make things happen in 2010 that steph did
49. Go to florida
50. Write chelsea howard every week for two months (keep it up as well bAck to how it was) (0/8)
51. Don't get pregnant ( I'm not against babies I'm just against me having a baby for the next 10 years )
52. Decide if I want to get a bachlors in criminal justice ~~> completed 1/14/10
53. Remove the toxic people from my life and cherish those who care
54. Work everything out with my family and be closer with them
55. Learn to play the guitar
56. Have pictures of everyone I love in my house
57. Take more pictures with my sisters
58. Use my elliptical every other day for 30 minutes for a month (0/16)
9. Get a better understanding of people's views so I can see their side too
60. Stop my obsession with facebook more
61. Get to know my grandma robinmore
62. Buy and read the book 365 days that my grandpa bob wanted me to read
63. Cook 10 meals with Jackie (0/10)
64. Find a hobby that Shane and I both enjoy
65. Go camping and fishing at least 5 times over the summer (0/5)
66. Learn to steam salmon
67. Get 10 people to do 101 in 1001 (2/10)
68. Go to salsa at the rio with my mom
69. Get 5 people to blog (0/5)
70. Take vitamins everyday as part of my night routine (7/90)
71. Finish the Da Vinci Code and the Lost Symbo
l72. Save 5 dollars for every goal completed (0/101)
73. Go a month without fast food (1/31)
74. Make a recipe book of my favorite recipes
75. Drink 2 of my water bottles full of water everyday for two months (2/60)
76. Never go more than 3 days without seeing Tayian
77. Find a hobby with Lindsey that isn't playing Wii
78. Make a playlist of all my absolute favorite songs
79. Go snowboarding
81. Learn to make every cocktail in Nicole's book with her
82. DecorTe a room in my house the way I want it
83. Sing more!
84. Call jordyne every week to say hi for two months (2/10)
85. Go sky diving
86. Control my temper don't yell so much
87. Throw a party where people come to my house
88. Go to New York
89. See Wicked and Rent on real broadway not traveling
90. Learn to quilt
91. Finish the cross stitch I started and make a new one
92. Have more interest in Shane's hobbies
93. Learnto build something out of wood or metal
94. Learn to do my car maintainence on my own
95. Build a fountain with Shane
96. Go to Thermopolis and get in the hot springs
97. Buy recycling bins and recycle!
98. Make sopapillas for my dad
99. Play cards with my mom Lindsey and talon at least once a month for a year ( hopefully more ) (0/12)
100. Help my mom get into law school
101. Take my brother ice skating again
So as you can see I've already gotten started. I'm kind of starting by working on the small easy things then moving on to the bigs ones! I feel like I'm doing really well. I don't know if I mentioned this in my last blog but I already completed one!!! #52 was completed yesterday! I will be getting a minor in Criminal Justice instead of a bachlor's. That tacks 18 extra hours onto school but I can do it!!!!
101 in 1001 to be accomplished by Oct 3rd 2012:
1. Get a 4.0 in undergrad
2. Apply for Law School by Thanksgiving break
3. Do my hair without a ponytail or gel every other day for two months (0/31)
4. Pass the LSAT in 2 trys or less
5. Graduate undergrad with a 3.5 or above
6. Get all of the tattoos I want
7. Blog everyday for a month (0/31)
8. Keep up on my blog (every other week after the everyday for a month)
9. Grow my hair past my boobs and keep it that long!
10. Buy a house
11. Pay off my car
12. Get a 4.0 in grad school
13.
14. Cook 20 meals in month (0/20)
15. Perfect 20 new recipes (0/20)
16. Say more than one good thing about my day everyday for a month
17. Get better at washing my face and brushing my teeth before bed NO SKIPPING no matter how tired I am (8/60)
18. Be less grumpy with my mom
19. Become closer with my sister Jo'dy
20. Learn to make tortillas and green chili
21. Take Capri and Keino for a walk every other day in the summer (0/60)
22. Read a new book on Buddhism every month (0/12)
23. Find a place to practice buddhism with others
24. Practice yoga everyday for a month (0/30
25. Learn to meditate well
26. Volunteer with an organization for children and adolescents
27. Visit my dad twice a week for two months (1/8)
28. Join more than one dance class
29. Be in a dance performance in at least two different locations.
30. Get a new camera
31. Take at least one picture everyday for three months straight (0/90)
32. Post my pictures to facebook
33. Go see Chelsea in Chicago
34. Save at least a third of the money for a trip to Italy with mom
35. Go on a cruise
36. Get engaged
37. Stay at my job until grad school (longer if I get to stay working)
38. Teach my niece sign language
39. Keep my weight between 110 and 115
40. Buy my wedding dress while I'm still at the bridal shop
41. Ask Stephanie Osborne to photograph my wedding
42. Crochet another afgan before 2011
43. Learn to make a hat and gloves
44. Turn my phone off after 8 pm everyday for month (0/31)
45. Continue to not use my phone so much
46. Go visit Jocelyn where ever she is at least 3 times a year ( as long as she's not in Oregon then it's once a year) (0/7)
47. Help lindsey maintain all A's and B's throughout the rest of high school
48. Do the make things happen in 2010 that steph did
49. Go to florida
50. Write chelsea howard every week for two months (keep it up as well bAck to how it was) (0/8)
51. Don't get pregnant ( I'm not against babies I'm just against me having a baby for the next 10 years )
52. Decide if I want to get a bachlors in criminal justice ~~> completed 1/14/10
53. Remove the toxic people from my life and cherish those who care
54. Work everything out with my family and be closer with them
55. Learn to play the guitar
56. Have pictures of everyone I love in my house
57. Take more pictures with my sisters
58. Use my elliptical every other day for 30 minutes for a month (0/16)
9. Get a better understanding of people's views so I can see their side too
60. Stop my obsession with facebook more
61. Get to know my grandma robinmore
62. Buy and read the book 365 days that my grandpa bob wanted me to read
63. Cook 10 meals with Jackie (0/10)
64. Find a hobby that Shane and I both enjoy
65. Go camping and fishing at least 5 times over the summer (0/5)
66. Learn to steam salmon
67. Get 10 people to do 101 in 1001 (2/10)
68. Go to salsa at the rio with my mom
69. Get 5 people to blog (0/5)
70. Take vitamins everyday as part of my night routine (7/90)
71. Finish the Da Vinci Code and the Lost Symbo
l72. Save 5 dollars for every goal completed (0/101)
73. Go a month without fast food (1/31)
74. Make a recipe book of my favorite recipes
75. Drink 2 of my water bottles full of water everyday for two months (2/60)
76. Never go more than 3 days without seeing Tayian
77. Find a hobby with Lindsey that isn't playing Wii
78. Make a playlist of all my absolute favorite songs
79. Go snowboarding
81. Learn to make every cocktail in Nicole's book with her
82. DecorTe a room in my house the way I want it
83. Sing more!
84. Call jordyne every week to say hi for two months (2/10)
85. Go sky diving
86. Control my temper don't yell so much
87. Throw a party where people come to my house
88. Go to New York
89. See Wicked and Rent on real broadway not traveling
90. Learn to quilt
91. Finish the cross stitch I started and make a new one
92. Have more interest in Shane's hobbies
93. Learnto build something out of wood or metal
94. Learn to do my car maintainence on my own
95. Build a fountain with Shane
96. Go to Thermopolis and get in the hot springs
97. Buy recycling bins and recycle!
98. Make sopapillas for my dad
99. Play cards with my mom Lindsey and talon at least once a month for a year ( hopefully more ) (0/12)
100. Help my mom get into law school
101. Take my brother ice skating again
So as you can see I've already gotten started. I'm kind of starting by working on the small easy things then moving on to the bigs ones! I feel like I'm doing really well. I don't know if I mentioned this in my last blog but I already completed one!!! #52 was completed yesterday! I will be getting a minor in Criminal Justice instead of a bachlor's. That tacks 18 extra hours onto school but I can do it!!!!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Goals
So today I was supposed to complete one goal, however, I was unable to solve that issue. Since that was not done today I cannot tell everyone what it is that I am working on ;)
However, the reason I was unable to get my one goal done is because instead of working on school I was working on what I want to do in my future. I have officially decided I want to go to law school. There's no point in applying for other grad schools because of what Amanda's sister told me. Trish told me that if I get a degree in Law I can still practice Social Work but I cannot practice Law with a Social Work degree. TOTOALLY TRUE!!! So this lead to some big decisions being made. I talked to a friend who works for the Law School and she lead me in some directions to start getting into school. I will be talking to a guy named Anothony soon (whenever he emails me) and plan to take my LSAT in June. I get to apply sometime between October 2010 and March 2010! This is all exciting but at the same time it is nerve wrecking too!
With this I decided that I want to possibly get a minor in Criminal Justice. However, I don't know if I want to start from the bottom with that when I'm so close to done! I'd have to take beginner level classes again!!!! I think I will most likely just continue focusing on psychology and law classes for my upper division classes!
Aside from that stuff I've been doing great at visiting my dad, writing to Chels, calling my sister, and taking my vitamins. Last night I really did not want to brush my teeth or wash my face or take my vitamins BUT I remembered that if I didn't today then I would erase the past five days! So I sucked it up and did it!
I still have a lot of stuff to do but wanted to give everyone a quick update on it :) Because of the life changes you'll be seeing some editing in my 101 in 1001 here in a couple days!!!
However, the reason I was unable to get my one goal done is because instead of working on school I was working on what I want to do in my future. I have officially decided I want to go to law school. There's no point in applying for other grad schools because of what Amanda's sister told me. Trish told me that if I get a degree in Law I can still practice Social Work but I cannot practice Law with a Social Work degree. TOTOALLY TRUE!!! So this lead to some big decisions being made. I talked to a friend who works for the Law School and she lead me in some directions to start getting into school. I will be talking to a guy named Anothony soon (whenever he emails me) and plan to take my LSAT in June. I get to apply sometime between October 2010 and March 2010! This is all exciting but at the same time it is nerve wrecking too!
With this I decided that I want to possibly get a minor in Criminal Justice. However, I don't know if I want to start from the bottom with that when I'm so close to done! I'd have to take beginner level classes again!!!! I think I will most likely just continue focusing on psychology and law classes for my upper division classes!
Aside from that stuff I've been doing great at visiting my dad, writing to Chels, calling my sister, and taking my vitamins. Last night I really did not want to brush my teeth or wash my face or take my vitamins BUT I remembered that if I didn't today then I would erase the past five days! So I sucked it up and did it!
I still have a lot of stuff to do but wanted to give everyone a quick update on it :) Because of the life changes you'll be seeing some editing in my 101 in 1001 here in a couple days!!!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
101 in 1001
I was reading through a friend's blog the other day trying to catch up on my blog reading and find new inspiration to write. I finally found it! I love making goals but my incentives and motivation always seem to suck... well with the new year it seems like this was a great idea. 101 in 1001 is where you make a list of 101 goals you'd like to complete in 1001 days, they are published in a public place where you have to be held accountable! When a goal is completed you put the date next to it! I really plan to go through with EVERYTHING on this! Keep up to date because I'm thinking a good way to keep up with my blog is to go through this! Also anything that says for a month or whatever I would like to continue after that, I'm hoping this will help change my habits.
My 101 in 1001 to be accomplished by Oct. 3rd 2012
1. Get a 4.0 in undergrad
2. Apply for grad school in social work clinical psyc and law school
3. Pass the GRE in less than 2 trys
4. Pass the LSAT in less than 2 trys
5. Graduate undergrad with a 3.5 or above
6. Go to grad school
7. Blog everyday for a month
8. Keep up on my blog (every other week after the everyday for a month)
9. Grow my hair past my boobs and keep it that long!
10. Buy a house
11. Pay off my car
12. Get a 4.0 in grad school
14. Cook 20 meals in a month
15. Perfect 20 new recipes
16. Say more than one good thing about my day everyday for a month
17. Get better at washing my face and brushing my teeth before bed NO SKIPPING no matter how tired I am
18. Be less grumpy with my mom
19. Become closer with my sister Jo'dy
20. Learn to make tortillas and green chili
21. Take Capri and Keino for a walk every other day in the summer
22. Read a new book on Buddhism every month
23. Find a place to practice buddhism with others
24. Practice yoga everyday for a month
25. Learn to meditate well
26. Volunteer with an organization for children and adolescents
27. Visit my dad twice a week for two months
28. Join more than one dance class
29. Be in a dance performance in at least two different locations.
30. Get a new camera
31. Take at least one picture everyday for three months straight
32. Post my pictures to facebook
33. Go see Chelsea in Chicago
34. Save at least a third of the money for a trip to Italy with mom
35. Go on a cruise
36. Get engaged
37. Stay at my job until grad school (longer if I get to stay working)
38. Teach my niece sign language
39. Keep my weight between 110 and 115
40. Buy my wedding dress while I'm still at the bridal shop
41. Ask Stephanie Osborne to photograph my wedding
42. Crochet another afgan before 2011
43. Learn to make a hat and gloves
44. Turn my phone off after 8 pm everyday for month which would also mean buy an alarm clock!
45. Continue to not use my phone so much
46. Go visit Jocelyn where ever she is at least 3 times a year ( as long as she's not in Oregon then it's once a year)
47. Help Lindsey maintain all A's and B's throughout the rest of high school
48. Do the make things happen in 2010 that steph did
49. Go to florida
50. Write Chelsea Howard every week for two months (keep it up as well back to how it was)
51. Don't get pregnant ( I'm not against babies I'm just against me having a baby for the next 10 years )
52. Decide if I want to get a bachlors in criminal justice
53. Remove the toxic people from my life and cherish those who care
54. Work everything out with my family and be closer with them
55. Learn to play the guitar
56. Have pictures of everyone I love in my house
57. Take more pictures with my sisters
58. Use my elliptical every other day for 30 minutes for a month
59. Get a better understanding of people's views so I can see their side too
60. Stop my obsession with facebook more
61. Get to know my Grandma Robin better
62. Buy and read the book 365 days that my Grandpa Bob wanted me to read
63. Cook 10 meals with Jackie
64. Find a hobby that Shane and I both enjoy
65. Go camping and fishing at least 5 times over the summer
66. Learn to steam salmon
67. Get 10 people to do 101 in 1001
68. Go to salsa at the rio with my mom
69. Get 5 people to blog
70. Take vitamins everyday as part of my night routine
71. Finish the Da Vinci Code and the Lost Symbol
72. Save 5 dollars for every goal completed and don't take it out!!
73. Go a month without fast food
74. Make a recipe book of my favorite recipes
75. Drink 2 of my water bottles full of water everyday for two months
76. Never go more than 3 days without seeing Tayian
77. Find a hobby with Lindsey that isn't playing Wii
78. Make a playlist of all my absolute favorite songs
79. Go snowboarding (I'm scared of it!)
80. Buy a washer and dryer
81. Learn to make every cocktail in Nicole's book with her
82. Decorate a room in my house the way I want it
83. Sing more!
84. Call jordyne every week to say hi for two months
85. Go sky diving
86. Control my temper don't yell so much
87. Throw a party where people come to my house
88. Go to New York
89. See Wicked and Rent on real broadway not traveling
90. Learn to quilt
91. Finish the cross stitch I started and make a new one
92. Have more interest in Shane's hobbies
93. Learn to build something out of wood or metal
94. Learn to do my car maintainence on my own
95. Build a fountain with Shane
96. Go to Thermopolis and get in the hot springs
97. Buy recycling bins and recycle!
98. Make sopapillas for my dad
99. Play cards with my mom Lindsey and talon at least once a month for a year ( hopefully more )
100. Learn to cook Sandi's Roast and Veggie Beef Soup!
101. Take my brother ice skating again
My 101 in 1001 to be accomplished by Oct. 3rd 2012
1. Get a 4.0 in undergrad
2. Apply for grad school in social work clinical psyc and law school
3. Pass the GRE in less than 2 trys
4. Pass the LSAT in less than 2 trys
5. Graduate undergrad with a 3.5 or above
6. Go to grad school
7. Blog everyday for a month
8. Keep up on my blog (every other week after the everyday for a month)
9. Grow my hair past my boobs and keep it that long!
10. Buy a house
11. Pay off my car
12. Get a 4.0 in grad school
14. Cook 20 meals in a month
15. Perfect 20 new recipes
16. Say more than one good thing about my day everyday for a month
17. Get better at washing my face and brushing my teeth before bed NO SKIPPING no matter how tired I am
18. Be less grumpy with my mom
19. Become closer with my sister Jo'dy
20. Learn to make tortillas and green chili
21. Take Capri and Keino for a walk every other day in the summer
22. Read a new book on Buddhism every month
23. Find a place to practice buddhism with others
24. Practice yoga everyday for a month
25. Learn to meditate well
26. Volunteer with an organization for children and adolescents
27. Visit my dad twice a week for two months
28. Join more than one dance class
29. Be in a dance performance in at least two different locations.
30. Get a new camera
31. Take at least one picture everyday for three months straight
32. Post my pictures to facebook
33. Go see Chelsea in Chicago
34. Save at least a third of the money for a trip to Italy with mom
35. Go on a cruise
36. Get engaged
37. Stay at my job until grad school (longer if I get to stay working)
38. Teach my niece sign language
39. Keep my weight between 110 and 115
40. Buy my wedding dress while I'm still at the bridal shop
41. Ask Stephanie Osborne to photograph my wedding
42. Crochet another afgan before 2011
43. Learn to make a hat and gloves
44. Turn my phone off after 8 pm everyday for month which would also mean buy an alarm clock!
45. Continue to not use my phone so much
46. Go visit Jocelyn where ever she is at least 3 times a year ( as long as she's not in Oregon then it's once a year)
47. Help Lindsey maintain all A's and B's throughout the rest of high school
48. Do the make things happen in 2010 that steph did
49. Go to florida
50. Write Chelsea Howard every week for two months (keep it up as well back to how it was)
51. Don't get pregnant ( I'm not against babies I'm just against me having a baby for the next 10 years )
52. Decide if I want to get a bachlors in criminal justice
53. Remove the toxic people from my life and cherish those who care
54. Work everything out with my family and be closer with them
55. Learn to play the guitar
56. Have pictures of everyone I love in my house
57. Take more pictures with my sisters
58. Use my elliptical every other day for 30 minutes for a month
59. Get a better understanding of people's views so I can see their side too
60. Stop my obsession with facebook more
61. Get to know my Grandma Robin better
62. Buy and read the book 365 days that my Grandpa Bob wanted me to read
63. Cook 10 meals with Jackie
64. Find a hobby that Shane and I both enjoy
65. Go camping and fishing at least 5 times over the summer
66. Learn to steam salmon
67. Get 10 people to do 101 in 1001
68. Go to salsa at the rio with my mom
69. Get 5 people to blog
70. Take vitamins everyday as part of my night routine
71. Finish the Da Vinci Code and the Lost Symbol
72. Save 5 dollars for every goal completed and don't take it out!!
73. Go a month without fast food
74. Make a recipe book of my favorite recipes
75. Drink 2 of my water bottles full of water everyday for two months
76. Never go more than 3 days without seeing Tayian
77. Find a hobby with Lindsey that isn't playing Wii
78. Make a playlist of all my absolute favorite songs
79. Go snowboarding (I'm scared of it!)
80. Buy a washer and dryer
81. Learn to make every cocktail in Nicole's book with her
82. Decorate a room in my house the way I want it
83. Sing more!
84. Call jordyne every week to say hi for two months
85. Go sky diving
86. Control my temper don't yell so much
87. Throw a party where people come to my house
88. Go to New York
89. See Wicked and Rent on real broadway not traveling
90. Learn to quilt
91. Finish the cross stitch I started and make a new one
92. Have more interest in Shane's hobbies
93. Learn to build something out of wood or metal
94. Learn to do my car maintainence on my own
95. Build a fountain with Shane
96. Go to Thermopolis and get in the hot springs
97. Buy recycling bins and recycle!
98. Make sopapillas for my dad
99. Play cards with my mom Lindsey and talon at least once a month for a year ( hopefully more )
100. Learn to cook Sandi's Roast and Veggie Beef Soup!
101. Take my brother ice skating again
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About Me
- Kei
- I'm a pretty simple person. I am very much hometown and would rather spend a good night with my family, boyfriend, or dog than go out and do "the college thing." I love the summer time, camping, fishing, and the sun in general. I work at the only bridal shop in town which is fabulous (my mom's word totally). I want so badly to be done with college which you will probably figure out and love my family, dog, and boyfriend more than anything.