Here I am chilling on a Thursday night, the only one awake in my house. The SF Giants have just won the NL Pennant for the 3rd year in 5 and I'm SUPER excited but that's not the reason I'm still awake. I want to read. No, not just any book. I want to read a book that was supposed to be released in August, was pushed back to October and STILL has no release date announced. This is why I try and wait for a series to be finished before I start it, that way I don't have to wait in agony for the books to be written and released. Argh! I've been pestering the author on Twitter and on the series webpage so hopefully she'll announce soon and I can have something to look forward to! Not that I don't have other things I look forward to-- like shopping with my friends (PC outlets here we come!) or grabbing Chinese and spending a quiet night in with my husband watching movies (TGIF tomorrow!) or having a surprise day off from work because it's fall break and your boss is a teacher (yes, today was actually my Friday-- huzzah!). I'm just a book nerd who stays up late waiting in agony for book release dates to be announced, blogging to no-one in particular in the vastness that is the internet complaining that the book she wants to read hasn't been released yet! I know there are some other people out there that know what I'm talking about, I know I'm not the only one! Right? Anyone? Haha. In the meantime I'll try to distract myself by reading other books, and maybe it will work, who knows!? Anyway, as always, thanks for reading!
xo
In case you were wondering what books I could possibly be talking about... click here to check it out!
Hopefully, you'll thank me later. :)
In fact, I'm pretty sure you will.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Saturday, September 27, 2014
I'm obsessed
Lately I've been OBSESSED with reading. I've always enjoyed reading. When I was in high school my mom introduced me to a few of her favorite authors (which also happen to be favorites among some of my other family members). I started with Mary Stewart and would stay up well into the early morning reading her books. I've read just about every book she ever wrote and I love them all, dearly. After I read all the Mary Stewart I could get my hands on I moved to Georgette Heyer, mainly-- her mysteries. When I had read all the Georgette Heyer mysteries I could get my hands on I moved onto Josephine Tey and read all those. When I ran out of those old books I took a break. I read pretty sparsely after that. A book or two a year maybe. I graduated high school, had a job, moved to NY and became busy with life. Friends, a boyfriend, spending time in the big city, getting reacquainted with the church. Then I moved home, got married and was focused on building a life.
About two months ago my SIL recommended a book for me to read, so I did. In one day. Then I downloaded another book by the same author and read that one. Also in one day. Since that fateful day in August I've read 26 books. Not bad considering I work pretty much full-time, and have a husband and a house to take care of (okay, maybe my house and husband have been a little neglected, but really, just a little). My friend recommended I get a GoodReads account and it's the best thing ever. I'm so glad my sister-in-law recommended that book to me that day, and I'm so glad my friend recommended I get a GoodReads account. It's re-kindled my passion for reading and has made me start to consider going back to school-- to study Literature. Of course I know I'd have to get a Doctorate in order to make the degree worthwhile financially and I'd probably end up needing to find a professorship in order to make any real money, but I'd do it. Maybe I'd even become a writer. Then maybe I could inspire people. What a dream huh? Well, thanks for reading this nerd-fest. If you didn't know I was a total geek before, you know now.
xo
About two months ago my SIL recommended a book for me to read, so I did. In one day. Then I downloaded another book by the same author and read that one. Also in one day. Since that fateful day in August I've read 26 books. Not bad considering I work pretty much full-time, and have a husband and a house to take care of (okay, maybe my house and husband have been a little neglected, but really, just a little). My friend recommended I get a GoodReads account and it's the best thing ever. I'm so glad my sister-in-law recommended that book to me that day, and I'm so glad my friend recommended I get a GoodReads account. It's re-kindled my passion for reading and has made me start to consider going back to school-- to study Literature. Of course I know I'd have to get a Doctorate in order to make the degree worthwhile financially and I'd probably end up needing to find a professorship in order to make any real money, but I'd do it. Maybe I'd even become a writer. Then maybe I could inspire people. What a dream huh? Well, thanks for reading this nerd-fest. If you didn't know I was a total geek before, you know now.
xo
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
It's been awhile, and I'm terrible at blogging...
I rarely remember to get on blogger anymore, and I don't know if anyone else even reads my blog anymore but I've got some stuff that I'm ready to write down on here because I need to clear my head, and I don't get as much hand-cramping typing as I do writing. So here we go.
1. My father is and always will be an alcoholic. A mean one. About a year before Matt and I got married, my dad finally got sober and we were all sealed in the temple as a family. He stayed sober for about two years after that. After 3 years sober, he fell off the wagon and has yet to get back on and stay there. He has had day long, week long, and even months long bouts of sobriety but nothing as successful as that first time, 3 1/2 years ago. Just about 2 weeks ago he checked into the hospital to detox, my mom had told him if he wanted to go to California for the family reunion he'd better get sober. She also informed him that she took money out of her 401k to help them get caught up on bills (he's also been in and out of work for the last 3 years, not because he can't find a job he just doesn't want to keep them apparently) and with that money she also paid for a divorce attorney and a divorce. All she needed to do was sign the papers and their 30 year relationship would be done. I thought maybe this was the intervention he needed, but alas-- they got home last Saturday, he stayed sober for Father's Day (mainly because he didn't have a choice, the liquor store is closed on Sunday) but he's been drunk the last 2 days. I just want to slap him and shake him and tell him how pathetic it is that he's not even trying and his wife is going to leave him but it won't help anything. If my mom goes through with the divorce, he won't be able to stay in the house. He doesn't have a job. Two of my siblings are currently living home with them, and one is on a mission. There is no where for him to go. His sister in Washington won't take him because she can't have an alcoholic in her home, she's taking care of my grandpa. I won't enable him. I don't want an alcoholic in my home. But what do I do? Let him become homeless? How am I supposed to let my own father go homeless?
2. Matt and I have been trying to have a baby for the last year and a half. I've finally just started charting and have just recently finished my first complete cycle of charting. I ovulated on day 20 and started my period 9 days later. My luteal phase is 9 days. 12-14 is optimal, but mine is 9. I will chart for a few more months to see if there's a pattern or if it's just a fluke but I still can't help but be frustrated with my body. How much is it going to cost to fix a luteal phase defect? And what will it entail? I already have anxiety about it. Wonderful.
3. I need to fix my stupid car AGAIN! It's about $900. I need new tires before my inspection in August and that's about $400. My beautiful fur baby needs a $2000 (that's if we get a good deal) surgery sometime soon, and we're supposed to go out to NY in September for a family wedding. Why was I not born independently wealthy?
I've been trying to stay positive because I have a lot to be happy about. I have a pretty great family, and great in-laws. I have THREE beautiful niblings that call me Aunt Barbara. I have a fantastic, wonderful, amazing, stellar, perfect husband that would do anything for me including dying my hair, and painting my toes. I have the BEST friends. I have a good job that's steady, and fun. My husband has a job that takes wonderful care of him. But I still can't shake this feeling of drowning, this feeling of wanting to break down and cry for days. It won't help anything, but it still sounds tempting.
I apologize for bringing you all down with my rant about how hard my pretty great life is-- I know there are others out there dealing with more than what I am, I just need to have a pity party for a second. If you made it to the end, thanks for letting me vent.
xo
1. My father is and always will be an alcoholic. A mean one. About a year before Matt and I got married, my dad finally got sober and we were all sealed in the temple as a family. He stayed sober for about two years after that. After 3 years sober, he fell off the wagon and has yet to get back on and stay there. He has had day long, week long, and even months long bouts of sobriety but nothing as successful as that first time, 3 1/2 years ago. Just about 2 weeks ago he checked into the hospital to detox, my mom had told him if he wanted to go to California for the family reunion he'd better get sober. She also informed him that she took money out of her 401k to help them get caught up on bills (he's also been in and out of work for the last 3 years, not because he can't find a job he just doesn't want to keep them apparently) and with that money she also paid for a divorce attorney and a divorce. All she needed to do was sign the papers and their 30 year relationship would be done. I thought maybe this was the intervention he needed, but alas-- they got home last Saturday, he stayed sober for Father's Day (mainly because he didn't have a choice, the liquor store is closed on Sunday) but he's been drunk the last 2 days. I just want to slap him and shake him and tell him how pathetic it is that he's not even trying and his wife is going to leave him but it won't help anything. If my mom goes through with the divorce, he won't be able to stay in the house. He doesn't have a job. Two of my siblings are currently living home with them, and one is on a mission. There is no where for him to go. His sister in Washington won't take him because she can't have an alcoholic in her home, she's taking care of my grandpa. I won't enable him. I don't want an alcoholic in my home. But what do I do? Let him become homeless? How am I supposed to let my own father go homeless?
2. Matt and I have been trying to have a baby for the last year and a half. I've finally just started charting and have just recently finished my first complete cycle of charting. I ovulated on day 20 and started my period 9 days later. My luteal phase is 9 days. 12-14 is optimal, but mine is 9. I will chart for a few more months to see if there's a pattern or if it's just a fluke but I still can't help but be frustrated with my body. How much is it going to cost to fix a luteal phase defect? And what will it entail? I already have anxiety about it. Wonderful.
3. I need to fix my stupid car AGAIN! It's about $900. I need new tires before my inspection in August and that's about $400. My beautiful fur baby needs a $2000 (that's if we get a good deal) surgery sometime soon, and we're supposed to go out to NY in September for a family wedding. Why was I not born independently wealthy?
I've been trying to stay positive because I have a lot to be happy about. I have a pretty great family, and great in-laws. I have THREE beautiful niblings that call me Aunt Barbara. I have a fantastic, wonderful, amazing, stellar, perfect husband that would do anything for me including dying my hair, and painting my toes. I have the BEST friends. I have a good job that's steady, and fun. My husband has a job that takes wonderful care of him. But I still can't shake this feeling of drowning, this feeling of wanting to break down and cry for days. It won't help anything, but it still sounds tempting.
I apologize for bringing you all down with my rant about how hard my pretty great life is-- I know there are others out there dealing with more than what I am, I just need to have a pity party for a second. If you made it to the end, thanks for letting me vent.
xo
Monday, December 30, 2013
Baby Presley
My sisters friend Alisha had her baby yesterday. She named her Presley and she is adorable. You always forget just how small newborns really are. Here's a picture of Presley with her Aunt Maddie. :)
Monday, September 16, 2013
I just read my own blog...
Because I couldn't remember what the last thing I posted about was. Haha. I feel like I used to blog a lot more frequently, and I used to be real good at taking pictures for the blog, and posting them ON the blog. I just get more and more lazy as time goes on. Oh well. Since it's mostly for my remembrance, I guess it doesn't matter if I post too many pics. Anywho, the real reason I'm here today is to post a quickie about our life lately.
On the 6th I went down to Vegas with my friend Kelly to see a concert. Her husband surprised her with a ticket to see the Backstreet Boys and since HE didn't want to go with her, he splurged and bought me one too. We stayed in St. George at my cousins house Friday night, left early Saturday to get checked into the hotel and get ready. We lived off of Jack in the Box tacos and fruit leather I had brought. It was pretty epic. The concert started at 8 o'clock, and our seats were actually pretty decent. Much better than I thought, and even zoomed in on my camera didn't look as close as we actually were. Brian Littrell's son got on stage first, (he's like 10) and sang a few songs to get the crowd started and it was super awesome. Next was DJ Pauly D, and frankly, his performance would've made more sense if we were in a dance club, but whatever. Then came Jesse McCartney, and I didn't think I would know any of his songs... then he started singing and I knew most of them :). FINALLY at about 11 the Boys came on stage. Needless to say, it was amazing and my life is now complete. Best concert of my life.
This last weekend was pretty great too. We got to have dinner with some awesome friends Friday night, and we always have interesting discussions with them which is fun. Saturday Matt made homemade pizza from scratch, we fed our besties, and finally got all caught up on Dexter! I can't believe there's only 2 episodes left (1 more to air)! Matt and I have been watching since the beginning and I'll be sad when it's over.
All in all, these last few weeks have been fun, even if they haven't been JAM-PACKED. I appreciate all our friends, and family who make our lives so much fun. I thank Heavenly Father for all of you, every day. Everyone in my life is amazing. You all know who you are. Thanks for being there. :)
On the 6th I went down to Vegas with my friend Kelly to see a concert. Her husband surprised her with a ticket to see the Backstreet Boys and since HE didn't want to go with her, he splurged and bought me one too. We stayed in St. George at my cousins house Friday night, left early Saturday to get checked into the hotel and get ready. We lived off of Jack in the Box tacos and fruit leather I had brought. It was pretty epic. The concert started at 8 o'clock, and our seats were actually pretty decent. Much better than I thought, and even zoomed in on my camera didn't look as close as we actually were. Brian Littrell's son got on stage first, (he's like 10) and sang a few songs to get the crowd started and it was super awesome. Next was DJ Pauly D, and frankly, his performance would've made more sense if we were in a dance club, but whatever. Then came Jesse McCartney, and I didn't think I would know any of his songs... then he started singing and I knew most of them :). FINALLY at about 11 the Boys came on stage. Needless to say, it was amazing and my life is now complete. Best concert of my life.
This last weekend was pretty great too. We got to have dinner with some awesome friends Friday night, and we always have interesting discussions with them which is fun. Saturday Matt made homemade pizza from scratch, we fed our besties, and finally got all caught up on Dexter! I can't believe there's only 2 episodes left (1 more to air)! Matt and I have been watching since the beginning and I'll be sad when it's over.
All in all, these last few weeks have been fun, even if they haven't been JAM-PACKED. I appreciate all our friends, and family who make our lives so much fun. I thank Heavenly Father for all of you, every day. Everyone in my life is amazing. You all know who you are. Thanks for being there. :)
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Another year older... but maybe not much wiser. ;)
The day has come and passed. What day you ask? The day that commemorates the amazing day 27 years ago (I know! 27 years!) where my mom, and my dad went to the hospital, had an emergency c-section, and then left a few days later with a blond, giant headed, bouncing baby girl, namely... Me. On Wednesday (my actual birthday) Matt made me breakfast before we both had to leave for work. My SIL took me to lunch at Cafe Rio, and my bosses let me off early. I got a letter from my favorite missionary, Hermana Howell. :) When Matt got home he cooked us steak and then he watched "The Lucky One" with me. I happen to think that Zac Efron is pretty dang attractive, so kudos to my amazing husband that I wouldn't trade for anything, for putting up with during the movie. Haha. The rest of the week was rather uneventful, but Saturday we got to celebrate my birthday with my family and friends at Pineview Resevoir. We got up there early, got a spot in the shade, relaxed, swam, had hotdogs and cookies and had a great day. Later that day my sister Hayley and her fiance Travis came by and brought me a gift, ate dinner with us and then finished the night watching Pitch Perfect with us. It was a pretty great birthday, even if I am getting older... Thanks to everyone that wished me a happy birthday, and thanks to those who celebrated with us. You all made me, one happy, and lucky gal. :)
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Summer, summer, summer.
I don't think I've posted anything since the beginning of summer. So, here's a quick update of all that's happened thus far.
*Harry Potter marathon with one of our good friends who hadn't seen them
*Fourth of July at the lake with friends and family
*night climbing at Momentum
*All-night movie nights
*our first garden with tomatoes, basil, rosemary... yum!
*swimming
*little sister Mary got her mission call, spanish-speaking in Idaho!
*Family temple trip for Mary's first time!
*Shooting with the boys (Matt and Matt) I shot my first AR! (not a bad shot either)
*Delicious dinner parties
*Our good friends had their first baby!
So far our summer has been full of fun, but also relaxing at the same time. I'm sure we'll have plenty more fun before the summer is over, I can't wait to see what other fun things we dream up! Hope the rest of you are having amazing summers as well!
*Harry Potter marathon with one of our good friends who hadn't seen them
*Fourth of July at the lake with friends and family
*night climbing at Momentum
*All-night movie nights
*our first garden with tomatoes, basil, rosemary... yum!
*swimming
*little sister Mary got her mission call, spanish-speaking in Idaho!
*Family temple trip for Mary's first time!
*Shooting with the boys (Matt and Matt) I shot my first AR! (not a bad shot either)
*Delicious dinner parties
*Our good friends had their first baby!
So far our summer has been full of fun, but also relaxing at the same time. I'm sure we'll have plenty more fun before the summer is over, I can't wait to see what other fun things we dream up! Hope the rest of you are having amazing summers as well!
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