I came across this gem yesterday and thought I would share.
Happy Halloween!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Do I really have to grow up?
It seems like so many things are happening this week that are signs that I might actually be growing up. Ahhhh! Well, only to a certain extent..
I went to the dentist today, which sadly, is the first time in quite awhile. Just a simple cleaning and check up that was painless. However, when the dentist told me I was cavity-free, I was looking forward to a balloon, sticker or at least a new toothbrush upon leaving his office! When he didn't offer me one, I decided that a trip to Starbucks on the way home was in order. When I pulled into the parking lot, I started to feel guilty. I said, "Self, you've been complaining about money lately and you've lived without having a Starbucks at your beckon call for 23 years. Do you really need this?" And I replied, "Self, you are right. Dang you!" So, I came home and made myself a cup of coffee instead. But I don't feel near as guilty, and I'm making a goal that I can only treat myself to Starbucks once every other Friday. This will be an easy goal. I'm used to treating myself to Starbucks every time I was near one in South Dakota, which happened to be around once a month. I need to realize that I live here now, and that Starbucks will be always there tomorrow.
Another sign that I'm growing up--I browsed many different websites getting quotes for car and health insurance, looked into getting on my own cell phone plan, and Derreck and I inquired about a condo for sale. You mean your mom doesn't pay your car/health insurance, cell phone bill, and rent until you're 30?! Bummer! Now if only my big kid paycheck would show up...Ha!
Derreck's elk hunt wasn't very successful. The only elk he saw was dead in the back of a pickup on the way home. He didn't take any pictures either. He might go again this weekend while I babysit Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday downtown at a hotel.
Way to go Gorillas-cheering you on from Denver! Good Luck on Monday!
I went to the dentist today, which sadly, is the first time in quite awhile. Just a simple cleaning and check up that was painless. However, when the dentist told me I was cavity-free, I was looking forward to a balloon, sticker or at least a new toothbrush upon leaving his office! When he didn't offer me one, I decided that a trip to Starbucks on the way home was in order. When I pulled into the parking lot, I started to feel guilty. I said, "Self, you've been complaining about money lately and you've lived without having a Starbucks at your beckon call for 23 years. Do you really need this?" And I replied, "Self, you are right. Dang you!" So, I came home and made myself a cup of coffee instead. But I don't feel near as guilty, and I'm making a goal that I can only treat myself to Starbucks once every other Friday. This will be an easy goal. I'm used to treating myself to Starbucks every time I was near one in South Dakota, which happened to be around once a month. I need to realize that I live here now, and that Starbucks will be always there tomorrow.
Another sign that I'm growing up--I browsed many different websites getting quotes for car and health insurance, looked into getting on my own cell phone plan, and Derreck and I inquired about a condo for sale. You mean your mom doesn't pay your car/health insurance, cell phone bill, and rent until you're 30?! Bummer! Now if only my big kid paycheck would show up...Ha!
Derreck's elk hunt wasn't very successful. The only elk he saw was dead in the back of a pickup on the way home. He didn't take any pictures either. He might go again this weekend while I babysit Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday downtown at a hotel.
Way to go Gorillas-cheering you on from Denver! Good Luck on Monday!
Saturday, October 20, 2012
What a Whirl Wind of a Week..
Going back to last weeks entry, my Macbook is alive! Maybe it knows Halloween..wait, of course it does..that thing is smarter than any human. But back on track, it has risen from the dead. Best Buy told me there was no chance that it would work, as well as a guy from the Mac Store. They couldn't believe it when Derreck told them that he turned it on and it was working. The keys are sticky and the backlight doesn't work, but I've never been so relieved! So onto an even more positive note..our wedding invites are out and people are RSVP'ing to OUR WEDDING.
I seriously cannot believe that it is only 40 days away. I'm excited, anxious, and a little nervous! Derreck doesn't talk wedding at all, and he finds it really frustrating when I'm on the phone to my mom, his mom, or Haley talking wedding stuff for an hour or I make him drive to Parker to pick up candle holders and lights that I found on Craiglist. He told me that we should just leave him in charge of the reception, and we would sit on hay bales, drink whiskey, and eat hot dogs. That doesn't sound all the bad, but it's just not what I had in mind for a winter wedding reception. I love him.
Our passport invitations exceeded my expectations by a long shot. Just in case you didn't know this already, MY MOM IS THE BEST!!! It was all her, and Cheryl helped her print them. They are awesome, but I better not brag too much because then she might pick up some more business. Which wouldn't be such a bad thing, but she just doesn't have time. I cannot thank her enough for the endless hours she spent at the print shop after already working a full day at the bank. And now, she is working on the reception invitations...Did I tell you how awesome she is?!?! And to top that off, I have the best mother-in-law as well. She has been ordering chair covers, table cloths, finding punch recipes, addresses, checking on flowers, and calling all over for other miscellaneous things. She rocks! Derreck and I are so blessed to be surrounded by such hard-working parents, and families for that matter.
Speaking of that, I got another job last week, applied for a new job yesterday, and Derreck got approved to start working overtime. I am tutoring after school now for a girl that's in 5th grade. It's very convenient because I pick her up from school and go to her house which are both on my way home from the school I work at now. I'm enjoying it so far. Yesterday, I dropped off my paperwork for a 1st grade job opening at a different elementary school. I would start on January 7th so it would be perfect to begin my 'real' teaching career after all this wedding stuff is over. I'm crossing my fingers because I know there is already quite a few applicants.
Derreck went elk hunting this weekend with a few of his co-workers in Yampa, CO. I haven't heard from him since he left yesterday morning, so I'm sure he's having a good time. They have been preparing for this hunt for a month. I looked up the weather this morning and it's only 35 degrees, so I'm sure he got a little cold last night. They are camping in a tent and all he took was a sleeping bag. If you know Derreck's packing style, this isn't unusual! Let me remind you that he took a t-shirt, flip flops, and two pairs of underwear in a grocery sack last time we went home for 3 days. But, I can't wait to hear all about it and hopefully he takes some pictures so I can post them for everyone to see.
I'm looking forward to the weekend. I have the apartment all to myself. I am going to vacuum with my new vacuum that Derreck named Optimus Prime (Reason #847 my mom rocks!), do laundry, address envelopes, drink wine, and watch football.
Happy Pheasant Opener! Have a great weekend everyone!
I seriously cannot believe that it is only 40 days away. I'm excited, anxious, and a little nervous! Derreck doesn't talk wedding at all, and he finds it really frustrating when I'm on the phone to my mom, his mom, or Haley talking wedding stuff for an hour or I make him drive to Parker to pick up candle holders and lights that I found on Craiglist. He told me that we should just leave him in charge of the reception, and we would sit on hay bales, drink whiskey, and eat hot dogs. That doesn't sound all the bad, but it's just not what I had in mind for a winter wedding reception. I love him.
Our passport invitations exceeded my expectations by a long shot. Just in case you didn't know this already, MY MOM IS THE BEST!!! It was all her, and Cheryl helped her print them. They are awesome, but I better not brag too much because then she might pick up some more business. Which wouldn't be such a bad thing, but she just doesn't have time. I cannot thank her enough for the endless hours she spent at the print shop after already working a full day at the bank. And now, she is working on the reception invitations...Did I tell you how awesome she is?!?! And to top that off, I have the best mother-in-law as well. She has been ordering chair covers, table cloths, finding punch recipes, addresses, checking on flowers, and calling all over for other miscellaneous things. She rocks! Derreck and I are so blessed to be surrounded by such hard-working parents, and families for that matter.
Speaking of that, I got another job last week, applied for a new job yesterday, and Derreck got approved to start working overtime. I am tutoring after school now for a girl that's in 5th grade. It's very convenient because I pick her up from school and go to her house which are both on my way home from the school I work at now. I'm enjoying it so far. Yesterday, I dropped off my paperwork for a 1st grade job opening at a different elementary school. I would start on January 7th so it would be perfect to begin my 'real' teaching career after all this wedding stuff is over. I'm crossing my fingers because I know there is already quite a few applicants.
Derreck went elk hunting this weekend with a few of his co-workers in Yampa, CO. I haven't heard from him since he left yesterday morning, so I'm sure he's having a good time. They have been preparing for this hunt for a month. I looked up the weather this morning and it's only 35 degrees, so I'm sure he got a little cold last night. They are camping in a tent and all he took was a sleeping bag. If you know Derreck's packing style, this isn't unusual! Let me remind you that he took a t-shirt, flip flops, and two pairs of underwear in a grocery sack last time we went home for 3 days. But, I can't wait to hear all about it and hopefully he takes some pictures so I can post them for everyone to see.
I'm looking forward to the weekend. I have the apartment all to myself. I am going to vacuum with my new vacuum that Derreck named Optimus Prime (Reason #847 my mom rocks!), do laundry, address envelopes, drink wine, and watch football.
Happy Pheasant Opener! Have a great weekend everyone!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Bye Bye Macbook..
My weekend was completely ruined last night when I spilled on my computer. I know this sounds like a minor issue, but I've been spending hours, seriously hours, on my computer lately getting things ready for the wedding. Our reception guest list, engagement pictures, letters that I have been writing, reception invitations that were supposed to be printed next week, resort documents, my resume/cover letters, and all my pictures are GONE. Not to mention our wedding video that I've been working on since June. I just want to scream! Yes, I know I should have backed all this stuff up, but it's just something that I looked over the last couple months. I hate being this materialistic, but if my house was burning down that is the first thing I would grab. AHHHHHHH!
Now the Packers better win tonight or I'm in for a long week ahead..
Now the Packers better win tonight or I'm in for a long week ahead..
Monday, October 1, 2012
Thankful for friends!
Weekends go by so fast! I dont even know where to begin on summarizing my weekend, but I do know that I am one lucky girl! I have the best friends a girl could ask for! We had so much fun this weekend that I can't even count the number of times I laughed until I cried.
On Friday, Mom and I headed to Tyndall to try on my wedding dress. That was a success. It fit and everything was good there. On Saturday morning, we had my bridal shower in Gregory. Haley went through so much work to host the shower and I cannot thank her enough. I appreciate it so much. I still can't believe she came all the way from Virginia for the weekend. Like I said, I'm so lucky to be surrounded by such great people. Derreck and I got so many nice gifts. I miss home already!
Now for the best month of the year! We are finally into a routine at school, the leaves are falling from the trees and crunching as you walk, football is in full swing (although my Packers are off to a rough start), and pumpkin spice lattes are back! On a negative note, it's the last weekend for the farmer's markets in Denver. Guess I will have to fill my Saturday mornings with a trip to the coffee shop instead!
What do you like best about October?
On Friday, Mom and I headed to Tyndall to try on my wedding dress. That was a success. It fit and everything was good there. On Saturday morning, we had my bridal shower in Gregory. Haley went through so much work to host the shower and I cannot thank her enough. I appreciate it so much. I still can't believe she came all the way from Virginia for the weekend. Like I said, I'm so lucky to be surrounded by such great people. Derreck and I got so many nice gifts. I miss home already!
The bachelorette party started soon after the shower was over. We had an amazing race in Gregory. A few of the pit stops included saying a cheer in front the Gregory Gorilla, teeing off over the water at the golf course, solving a puzzle at the Buttes, building a beer pyramid on someone's front step, a trip to the football field, counting tootsies at B&F, taking a picture with the cop, and having a beer at our favorite watering hole in town. Our ol' volleyball coach even joined in on the fun, and won of course, because of her competitive nature. Then we went to supper at the Homesteader, opened some gifts, went back to Mary Bob's, hit up karaoke at Bubba's, and made a trip to Dallas. I will let everyone else fill the gaps. =) What a dynamic group of beautiful women! I have the greatest friends ever, and I'm so anxious for the next trip to South Dakota.
Now for the best month of the year! We are finally into a routine at school, the leaves are falling from the trees and crunching as you walk, football is in full swing (although my Packers are off to a rough start), and pumpkin spice lattes are back! On a negative note, it's the last weekend for the farmer's markets in Denver. Guess I will have to fill my Saturday mornings with a trip to the coffee shop instead!
What do you like best about October?
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