I'm not one for buying into cliche statements too often, but somehow I'm starting to think this one has something to it. My morning got off to quite a hectic start today. Not something you particularly look for in an ideal Saturday morning. It all started about 8:00 a.m.
Alarming:
My alarm system (which I don't really like using because I'm so afriad I'm going to set it off myself) starts beeping. Now this isn't "the burglar alarm." Trust me, that sound is easy to detect. I would have been stuck to the ceiling I would have jumped so high if that had gone off. This was just a quiet beeping on my alarm. I'm a fairly light sleeper, so it woke me up. I was a bit annoyed, to say the least. Saturday morning. 8:00 am. Me. Want. Sleep. I finally got up, however, to check it. There was a light flashing that I didn't know what it meant. I got my alarm system cheat sheet to check it out. After a simple test, I found out it was beeping because my phone line was not working (the alarm is connected to the phone, of course). This leads to my next problem...
Phoney Phones:
Yes, you got it, the phone line was dead. Gee, why not. My phone had been acting up as of late anyway, so I figured why not add that to the list. I quickly called the security people first to make sure they weren't sending anyone to my house (I would hate for police to check my house out since the line was down and find me in my pj's). Next, I called the phone company. I found out there was a widespread phone outage in my area, and they were working on fixing it. Ok, now I could get back to sleep. And I did, until about 10:30.
Not a drip to drop:
At 10:30 I finally got out of bed for good. I wasn't going to sleep with the alarm still beeping anyway. So I decided to make use of my time before David got to my house and get some cleaning and other house work done. I fed the kittens and then started washing some clothes. I noticed after a few minutes that I didn't hear the washer anymore. Hmmm, why would that be? Me being slightly under-educated (uhhh, stupid) in the ways of anything electrical, I had no idea what the problem was at first. It didn't take me long, when I went back to the sink, to figure out there wasn't any water coming in. Nice, very nice. Old houses have lot of charm. Apparently they don't have water (or heat, or air sometimes). I called my landlord, then headed to my mom's. No way I was going to see the tigers play without my shower!
The rest of my dad went more smoothly. As of right now 3 of 3 problems are resolved, yay! Alright Sunday, bring it on! What do you have for me? :)
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Wedding Update/Clemson Basketball/Back to Work
Apparently I'm writing like Mickey Plyler now.... lots of different topics :)
Wedding update
David and I are busily getting things in place for the wedding. Well, I must say our parents are really helping out. I told David and his family today that I didn't know what I would do without my mom. Wow, she's so great at this! I am really good at contacting people, finding out information, talking to whoever I need to talk to, getting ideas, and so forth. When it comes to organization and keeping everything straight, though, no way! That has always been a bit of a weak point for me. Fortunately I am getting better. I'm not there yet, but I'm seeing little steps to improvement. Anyway, back to my mom. She has got it down to a science- all the information is in a notebook with dividers. This is my wedding "bible." This thing has every phone number, address, name, date, and time that I need. My mom even has a list of what we need to be workin on now. Thanks mom! I would be completely overwhelmed without you! David's parents are great, too! His mom is working on the rehearsal dinner, getting addresses for me, and helping in any way she can! His dad is working on a photo project for us that I can't wait to see! Next on my list-- PICK OUT MUSIC!!!
Clemson Basketball
All I can say is I hope that the bottom doesn't fall out of this basketball season because this is just too much fun! Now, me being a fairly rational, reasonable person, I realize that Clemson will not go undefeated the whole year. What I hope for is a good season- one where a loss doesn't mean the team just folds and gives up. I would love to see the tigers go far into the NCAA tournament. I really do think this is a special group of guys- here's hoping they can prove it on the court against Wake next Saturday. By the way, it's looking like David and I will be able to go!!
Back to Work
Many people will want to hit me over the head with a blunt object when I say this, but I tell you the truth, having two weeks off from work at Christmas time is a blessing and a curse all at once. It is a blessing for the obvious reasons- rest, re-energizing, time with family and friends, fun, and so on. It is a curse because it is so extremely hard to get back into the flow of things again when it is over. Bad habits like going to bed at 3 am and getting up at 11:30 am start to emerge. The early morning sure hits hard that first day back to work. But believe me, my 4 year old's that I teach demand that I be on my toes starting the minute they walk in the door! All that being said, I was a little sluggish and tired this week. It was a bit difficult to get focused on my task sometimes. The good part is I know it only get easier from here. I'll get back in the swing of things and get going strong! There's always lots to do. Prayers are appreciated!
That's my life in a nut shell :) God bless!
Wedding update
David and I are busily getting things in place for the wedding. Well, I must say our parents are really helping out. I told David and his family today that I didn't know what I would do without my mom. Wow, she's so great at this! I am really good at contacting people, finding out information, talking to whoever I need to talk to, getting ideas, and so forth. When it comes to organization and keeping everything straight, though, no way! That has always been a bit of a weak point for me. Fortunately I am getting better. I'm not there yet, but I'm seeing little steps to improvement. Anyway, back to my mom. She has got it down to a science- all the information is in a notebook with dividers. This is my wedding "bible." This thing has every phone number, address, name, date, and time that I need. My mom even has a list of what we need to be workin on now. Thanks mom! I would be completely overwhelmed without you! David's parents are great, too! His mom is working on the rehearsal dinner, getting addresses for me, and helping in any way she can! His dad is working on a photo project for us that I can't wait to see! Next on my list-- PICK OUT MUSIC!!!
Clemson Basketball
All I can say is I hope that the bottom doesn't fall out of this basketball season because this is just too much fun! Now, me being a fairly rational, reasonable person, I realize that Clemson will not go undefeated the whole year. What I hope for is a good season- one where a loss doesn't mean the team just folds and gives up. I would love to see the tigers go far into the NCAA tournament. I really do think this is a special group of guys- here's hoping they can prove it on the court against Wake next Saturday. By the way, it's looking like David and I will be able to go!!
Back to Work
Many people will want to hit me over the head with a blunt object when I say this, but I tell you the truth, having two weeks off from work at Christmas time is a blessing and a curse all at once. It is a blessing for the obvious reasons- rest, re-energizing, time with family and friends, fun, and so on. It is a curse because it is so extremely hard to get back into the flow of things again when it is over. Bad habits like going to bed at 3 am and getting up at 11:30 am start to emerge. The early morning sure hits hard that first day back to work. But believe me, my 4 year old's that I teach demand that I be on my toes starting the minute they walk in the door! All that being said, I was a little sluggish and tired this week. It was a bit difficult to get focused on my task sometimes. The good part is I know it only get easier from here. I'll get back in the swing of things and get going strong! There's always lots to do. Prayers are appreciated!
That's my life in a nut shell :) God bless!
Monday, January 05, 2009
The countdown begins
Ok, ok... so it began on December 6th, 2007, the day David and I got engaged. It's getting serious now though, the wedding is coming soon. Tomorrow it will be 5 months away. 150 days to be exact (but who's counting, right?:))
As I was ticking off my list to David of all the things I need to do in the next few weeks and months something hit me. I remembered one of my new years resolutions. The one about spending more time with family and friends. I don't want these things that are on my "to do list" for the wedding to become a chore. I want to make every step, every meeting, every experience worth it. I want to cherish every moment I get to spend with my mom, family, and wonderful friends planning my wedding. This is, of course, a once in a lifetime thing!
I fully realize that time is going to be crunched over the next few months. I will need abundant patience and prayer. But I also know that this is a time I will remember forever. That being said, I am very excited about what is to come!
Please be praying for David and I as we prepare for our wedding.
Things next to do on my list:
1. Check out tux's
2. Settle on wedding music
3. Send in the contract for the band
4. Pick out invitations
5. Get a hair stylist for the wedding
6. Get together lots of addresses
7. Send in the paperwork to the church!
This blog is short and sweet, mainly because this girl is exhausted! I'll keep you updated on the progress!! Peace, love, and happiness! -AK
As I was ticking off my list to David of all the things I need to do in the next few weeks and months something hit me. I remembered one of my new years resolutions. The one about spending more time with family and friends. I don't want these things that are on my "to do list" for the wedding to become a chore. I want to make every step, every meeting, every experience worth it. I want to cherish every moment I get to spend with my mom, family, and wonderful friends planning my wedding. This is, of course, a once in a lifetime thing!
I fully realize that time is going to be crunched over the next few months. I will need abundant patience and prayer. But I also know that this is a time I will remember forever. That being said, I am very excited about what is to come!
Please be praying for David and I as we prepare for our wedding.
Things next to do on my list:
1. Check out tux's
2. Settle on wedding music
3. Send in the contract for the band
4. Pick out invitations
5. Get a hair stylist for the wedding
6. Get together lots of addresses
7. Send in the paperwork to the church!
This blog is short and sweet, mainly because this girl is exhausted! I'll keep you updated on the progress!! Peace, love, and happiness! -AK
Friday, January 02, 2009
New Years Resolutions...
I always say that if you're going to make a resolution or change something in your life you might as well do it whenever it comes up. I still believe, but I guess a new year is as good a time as any to re-evaluate your life and think about what you can do to improve it. Here's what's on my mind:
1. Write more in my blog:
Note that my last entry was in July and it is now January- enough said.
2. Lose weight:
Yeah, it's cliche. Yeah, my fiance will hate this one. Still, wedding dress June 6th, Aruba June 7th. It must be done!
3. Be more positive about life:
I like to call my attitude and outlook on life realistic. Who am I kidding, I've been way too pessimistic lately.
4. Run in a race with David:
Yeah, we'll see. I would love to, but i'll have to have the heart and will to work up to it!
5. Drink more water:
This one will go a long way with helping with #2. I used to do it, hence I was a lot smaller than I am now :) Just takes a little getting used to and a lot more potty trips!
6. Perform at least one random act of kindness a week:
This one was inspired by the most awesome, thoughtful, and caring person I know... my fiance! I tend to think this isn't as hard or time consuming as it seems. Who knows, maybe I can work my way up to one or more a day.
7. Get back in to trained singing:
I wont have the time or money to take voice lessons, but I like to think I know enough to do some training for myself if I sit down with my mom and sing more.
8. Take more chances:
I used to pride myself in the fact that I was willing to take risks and chances, not so much anymore. Maybe it is gettng older, maybe it's work... who knows. I wanna get out there and do fun, spontaneous things! For me, it's what makes life interesting.
9. Have more self confidence and make decisions:
Again, we shall see. I would like '09 to be a year where I begin to look at myself (my body and my personality) as more precious than before. I believe getting in shape will begin to help that. I think that it goes beyond body image, also. I want to be more confident on the outside in making decisions and taking charge :)
10. Control my ADD:
No, I don't really have ADD, at least not diagnosed. I do get very wiggly and unfocused at times. I would like to work on becoming more patient and taking more time to be still. If nothing else, I wont drive others crazy quite as much.
11. Smile more:
David says he likes my smile very much. Maybe that means I should show it more!
12. Get outside more:
Activity=fun=more activity=healthier! Get it?
13. Do lots of little things that show my wonderful fiance/husband how much I love him!
Nothing speaks louder than actions, right?
14. Wait patiently for my wonderful, dashing, loving, caring fiance to get me a King Charles Spaniel puppy:
Yeah- where's his lottery ticket?
15. Spend lots of time with family and friends:
I am blessed to have wonderful familly and friends. I want to make it a point to not get so bogged down with work that I neglect them. After all, what is life without them in it?
16. Go to an exotic island:
CHECK!! Aruba, here we come on June 7th!
17. Spend as much time as possible worshiping and in quiet with Jesus :)
What better way to spend my time?
Here's to the new year!!! Bring it on!
1. Write more in my blog:
Note that my last entry was in July and it is now January- enough said.
2. Lose weight:
Yeah, it's cliche. Yeah, my fiance will hate this one. Still, wedding dress June 6th, Aruba June 7th. It must be done!
3. Be more positive about life:
I like to call my attitude and outlook on life realistic. Who am I kidding, I've been way too pessimistic lately.
4. Run in a race with David:
Yeah, we'll see. I would love to, but i'll have to have the heart and will to work up to it!
5. Drink more water:
This one will go a long way with helping with #2. I used to do it, hence I was a lot smaller than I am now :) Just takes a little getting used to and a lot more potty trips!
6. Perform at least one random act of kindness a week:
This one was inspired by the most awesome, thoughtful, and caring person I know... my fiance! I tend to think this isn't as hard or time consuming as it seems. Who knows, maybe I can work my way up to one or more a day.
7. Get back in to trained singing:
I wont have the time or money to take voice lessons, but I like to think I know enough to do some training for myself if I sit down with my mom and sing more.
8. Take more chances:
I used to pride myself in the fact that I was willing to take risks and chances, not so much anymore. Maybe it is gettng older, maybe it's work... who knows. I wanna get out there and do fun, spontaneous things! For me, it's what makes life interesting.
9. Have more self confidence and make decisions:
Again, we shall see. I would like '09 to be a year where I begin to look at myself (my body and my personality) as more precious than before. I believe getting in shape will begin to help that. I think that it goes beyond body image, also. I want to be more confident on the outside in making decisions and taking charge :)
10. Control my ADD:
No, I don't really have ADD, at least not diagnosed. I do get very wiggly and unfocused at times. I would like to work on becoming more patient and taking more time to be still. If nothing else, I wont drive others crazy quite as much.
11. Smile more:
David says he likes my smile very much. Maybe that means I should show it more!
12. Get outside more:
Activity=fun=more activity=healthier! Get it?
13. Do lots of little things that show my wonderful fiance/husband how much I love him!
Nothing speaks louder than actions, right?
14. Wait patiently for my wonderful, dashing, loving, caring fiance to get me a King Charles Spaniel puppy:
Yeah- where's his lottery ticket?
15. Spend lots of time with family and friends:
I am blessed to have wonderful familly and friends. I want to make it a point to not get so bogged down with work that I neglect them. After all, what is life without them in it?
16. Go to an exotic island:
CHECK!! Aruba, here we come on June 7th!
17. Spend as much time as possible worshiping and in quiet with Jesus :)
What better way to spend my time?
Here's to the new year!!! Bring it on!
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