i posted new tutu stuff on my projects blog - go see "I Make Stuff" over on the left side bar. Cute stuff, I promise.
i, like Megan, am trying out the new followers widget mostly for my own curiosity. All i ask is that you add yourself to the list and don't make yourself anonymous because what would the point be then? i don't even care if i really know you in real life, i am curious to find out who actually reads the craziness i am putting out there.
i miss my friends today. well, i miss them all the time, but especially this week.
i need something new in my life because apparently whatever i'm doing now is causing me stress and pain. even when i make a conscious effort to alleviate stress in my life it doesn't seem to be helping me physically. i've been super productive creatively speaking as well as trying some new recipes and keeping my room relatively clean and organized AND, most importantly, i've been taking on fewer responsibilities and commitments. i'm trying to say no to things when i really feel i should and not guilt myself into an overly hectic schedule. i'm trying to work really hard on this physical therapy thing and it is helping in a lot of ways - maybe it has to get worse to get better? all i know is that my sleeping is all thrown off and i am a person who needs a lot of sleep. also i have a sore throat and i hat that.
today is my daddy's birthday. happy birthday to him. i love him and i hope he has an awesome day. i also hope he likes the card i bought him and his present which is very random...but he likes random.
this is taking a lot of energy and i still have to work till 5 (now you know why i've been posting such short photo posts).
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Future Wedding Ideas - Yeah, I know, I'm crazy.
Okay. This is probably the lamest/nerdiest post I will ever write. It's wedding centric. The lame part comes in the fact that I am not even dating anyone, but I care very little about that fact. I just like wedding stuff (I stumbled upon Brooklyn Bride and have become slightly addicted). I blame it all on my creative side - I love the endless options for color/cards/dresses/shoes/gifts, etc.
Also, I was at Emily's house on Friday and started talking weddings with her and her mom - they have idea books (as well as photos from her's sisters weddings) and it got me wanting to put things I've seen that I like in one place. So here's a post with those things.
I've always wanted daisies at my wedding. That hasn't changed since I first thought of it as a little girl.
My color scheme has changed a lot over the years, but I always go back to wanting to include a little yellow to pick up the accent from the daisy. Now, I know there are tons of daisies out there, and my mind may change on this, but I tend to prefer the simple good ol' regular daisy. My mom also had daisies in her wedding so I like the idea of having that in common with her. There is the option of a white Gerbera daisy with a black center should I get married in the winter or fall then I can cut out the yellow and focus on black/white/green combination.
So I went from blue/yellow, pink/yellow, pink/yellow/green, blue/brown, black, yellow/white/black and finally green/yellow/black (and obviously some white).
This is the deciding factor in color for me:
That's right. Limes. It makes sense if you know me and my love for lime in my water. Also - it would add a splash of bright, happy color without going overboard. I like the idea of being able to use a lot of greenery and having that take care of a lot of the color for my wedding.
I like the bird cage for cards and such. I've seen this idea lots before, but I've wanted one, it can be used again, and I love that this one is green. Also, classy colored cutlery and some more yellow and green flowers.
Then there's these rings. You can have your finger print engraved. That's just cool.
And paper lanterns. Green and maybe some black and/or white. Paper Lantern Store.
Now there's cake. I don't really like cake, although I'm inclined to find someone who can make me a delicious pistachio cake with strawberries. That would make my day perfect. I would love to have cake stands all over the place, maybe as center pieces with the limes on them somehow? I would either pick a lime green or go all black and then have my wedding cake and the grooms cake on white ones. I like the idea of a small wedding cake and a small grooms cake and then just getting a sheet cake for the masses. I don't like cake, I don't want to eat more than what tradition requires.
The cake on the upper right corner is more of an idea of how I would want the cakes to look with a black ribbon and flowers matching whatever I have in the bouquets.
Of course, I already know where I will be married. The Washington DC Temple.
I would just need to find a place to have the reception.
I would love polaroids and/or a photobooth. This is very much in line with my tastes and personality. It would be fun to get the candid photos. I LOVE the idea of a polaroid cake topper.
And this is a fun save the date idea.
I also like the idea of a gallery wall of sorts to display our photos instead of the slide show/video/poster formats. Inexpensive frames can be found at wal-mart or ikea and then I can fill them with childhood photos and photos of us as a couple.
Whichever I decide to use will make an appearance in the form of our engagement photos as well. I'm leaning more toward the polaroids at the moment, mostly because I love the look, but the gallery wall idea would be cheaper. Any of the photo themes would be very much in line with my personality so we'll just have to see how Mr. Right feels about it...and also Mr. Pocketbook, who, let's face it, will have a heck of a lot more say then me or Mr. Right.
Speaking of invites/announcements. I love these.
I love the yellow RSVP envelope and I love how it's simple and elegant but still fun and you know I love the run-on, uncapitalized sentence "aregoingtothetemple & they'regonnagetmarried." It even says temple. Makes me wonder if it's a Mormon wedding.
Also, I was at Emily's house on Friday and started talking weddings with her and her mom - they have idea books (as well as photos from her's sisters weddings) and it got me wanting to put things I've seen that I like in one place. So here's a post with those things.
I've always wanted daisies at my wedding. That hasn't changed since I first thought of it as a little girl.
My color scheme has changed a lot over the years, but I always go back to wanting to include a little yellow to pick up the accent from the daisy. Now, I know there are tons of daisies out there, and my mind may change on this, but I tend to prefer the simple good ol' regular daisy. My mom also had daisies in her wedding so I like the idea of having that in common with her. There is the option of a white Gerbera daisy with a black center should I get married in the winter or fall then I can cut out the yellow and focus on black/white/green combination.
So I went from blue/yellow, pink/yellow, pink/yellow/green, blue/brown, black, yellow/white/black and finally green/yellow/black (and obviously some white).This is the deciding factor in color for me:
That's right. Limes. It makes sense if you know me and my love for lime in my water. Also - it would add a splash of bright, happy color without going overboard. I like the idea of being able to use a lot of greenery and having that take care of a lot of the color for my wedding.
I like the bird cage for cards and such. I've seen this idea lots before, but I've wanted one, it can be used again, and I love that this one is green. Also, classy colored cutlery and some more yellow and green flowers.Then there's these rings. You can have your finger print engraved. That's just cool.
And paper lanterns. Green and maybe some black and/or white. Paper Lantern Store.
Now there's cake. I don't really like cake, although I'm inclined to find someone who can make me a delicious pistachio cake with strawberries. That would make my day perfect. I would love to have cake stands all over the place, maybe as center pieces with the limes on them somehow? I would either pick a lime green or go all black and then have my wedding cake and the grooms cake on white ones. I like the idea of a small wedding cake and a small grooms cake and then just getting a sheet cake for the masses. I don't like cake, I don't want to eat more than what tradition requires.The cake on the upper right corner is more of an idea of how I would want the cakes to look with a black ribbon and flowers matching whatever I have in the bouquets.
Of course, I already know where I will be married. The Washington DC Temple.
I would just need to find a place to have the reception.I would love polaroids and/or a photobooth. This is very much in line with my tastes and personality. It would be fun to get the candid photos. I LOVE the idea of a polaroid cake topper.
And this is a fun save the date idea.
I also like the idea of a gallery wall of sorts to display our photos instead of the slide show/video/poster formats. Inexpensive frames can be found at wal-mart or ikea and then I can fill them with childhood photos and photos of us as a couple.
Whichever I decide to use will make an appearance in the form of our engagement photos as well. I'm leaning more toward the polaroids at the moment, mostly because I love the look, but the gallery wall idea would be cheaper. Any of the photo themes would be very much in line with my personality so we'll just have to see how Mr. Right feels about it...and also Mr. Pocketbook, who, let's face it, will have a heck of a lot more say then me or Mr. Right.Speaking of invites/announcements. I love these.
I love the yellow RSVP envelope and I love how it's simple and elegant but still fun and you know I love the run-on, uncapitalized sentence "aregoingtothetemple & they'regonnagetmarried." It even says temple. Makes me wonder if it's a Mormon wedding.I'm going to wear my mom's veil (as long as we can still find it) which is really long and spanish lacy. I love the idea of saving the veil - because a veil will fit anyone who wants to wear it. I'm also a sucker for traditions/passing things down it's just that much more meaningful.
There might be some adjustments made but I love that veil. It's just gorgeous. (catch a look at the flowers - daisies and roses, my bouquet would have the daisies and lots more green)
Of course, there will be fascinators. Perhaps I'll wear my mother's veil for a portion and then switch to a fascinator for dining/dancing/mingling? Perhaps I'll make my bridesmaids wear them. However it works out, they will be tasteful and fun.
Now on to dresses. I like simple dresses. No beads, no frills, just simple and neat.
Obviously my dress will have sleeves, but these pictures give you an idea of the style and shape I tend to like.
There might be some adjustments made but I love that veil. It's just gorgeous. (catch a look at the flowers - daisies and roses, my bouquet would have the daisies and lots more green)Of course, there will be fascinators. Perhaps I'll wear my mother's veil for a portion and then switch to a fascinator for dining/dancing/mingling? Perhaps I'll make my bridesmaids wear them. However it works out, they will be tasteful and fun.
Now on to dresses. I like simple dresses. No beads, no frills, just simple and neat.
Obviously my dress will have sleeves, but these pictures give you an idea of the style and shape I tend to like.
Buttons are fun as long as they are decoration to hide a zipper. I don't want to spend 8 hours trying to get in and out of my dress.
Most of those are JCrew. I won't be spending nearly that much, but I love the simple style and the clean lines and the pockets. Seriously. Why doesn't every wedding dress have pockets? I'll have to keep in mind matching my dress to the veil and I don't hate the idea of a dress with coordinating laciness, but for the most part, I really like simple simple dresses.
I also really like this bag.
Except I can't remember where I found it. Oh wait. It was on Amazon. I remember adding this and it's matching pieces to my wish list. They have some small zipper make-up bags that would make cute bridesmaids gifts.
I like the idea of chunky, funky jewelry like so:
But I would need a different style for myself. Maybe something along those lines for my bridesmaids? Who knows. I like the idea of making the jewelry as part of the wedding gifts, but who knows if I'll have the time, energy or desire to do so when the time comes? Chances are I'm crazy enough to do it. Again, it's just a little more meaningful and I want everyone to match/coordinate. It's part of my endearing OCDness that you all love about me.
And then Bridesmaids dresses. I love the look of this photo with the black and yellow:
The dresses I pick out will have more coverage (since the majority of my bridesmaids have already gotten married) but I want them all black and probably all the same. The color will come in with the flowers and a sash or fascinator. Again, something simple but fun. And, with black dresses you have some wiggle room regarding the time of year you are married. These colors should translate well in any season - the flowers and such might have to change, but I can be flexible.
So there ya go. Random wedding ideas from my head to the internets. Who knows how much of this will change by the time I actually get married, although I think my only factors of change will be cost and the opinion of Mr. Right (should he feel the need to voice one). I really do prefer things simple and the most important thing for me is to get a really good photographer - as you all know, I'm a photo freak and I don't want to regret not getting good pictures.
Anyway, for anyone who actually got this far in this post, I give you 10 cool points.
Most of those are JCrew. I won't be spending nearly that much, but I love the simple style and the clean lines and the pockets. Seriously. Why doesn't every wedding dress have pockets? I'll have to keep in mind matching my dress to the veil and I don't hate the idea of a dress with coordinating laciness, but for the most part, I really like simple simple dresses.I also really like this bag.
Except I can't remember where I found it. Oh wait. It was on Amazon. I remember adding this and it's matching pieces to my wish list. They have some small zipper make-up bags that would make cute bridesmaids gifts.I like the idea of chunky, funky jewelry like so:
But I would need a different style for myself. Maybe something along those lines for my bridesmaids? Who knows. I like the idea of making the jewelry as part of the wedding gifts, but who knows if I'll have the time, energy or desire to do so when the time comes? Chances are I'm crazy enough to do it. Again, it's just a little more meaningful and I want everyone to match/coordinate. It's part of my endearing OCDness that you all love about me.And then Bridesmaids dresses. I love the look of this photo with the black and yellow:
The dresses I pick out will have more coverage (since the majority of my bridesmaids have already gotten married) but I want them all black and probably all the same. The color will come in with the flowers and a sash or fascinator. Again, something simple but fun. And, with black dresses you have some wiggle room regarding the time of year you are married. These colors should translate well in any season - the flowers and such might have to change, but I can be flexible.
So there ya go. Random wedding ideas from my head to the internets. Who knows how much of this will change by the time I actually get married, although I think my only factors of change will be cost and the opinion of Mr. Right (should he feel the need to voice one). I really do prefer things simple and the most important thing for me is to get a really good photographer - as you all know, I'm a photo freak and I don't want to regret not getting good pictures.Anyway, for anyone who actually got this far in this post, I give you 10 cool points.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Dark Chocolate Macadamia Nuts
The title has nothing to do with this post - I just happen to be eating one of those right now.
I've been thinking of some things lately. Big things. Life changing things. Now I am going to put some of it out there because I've reached the point where I can no longer mull them over in my own mind and get anywhere productive.
Moving. That's right. I said it. I've thought of it dreamily for the last couple of months. Things like, I am going to move to England. And I've actually looked into doing so, but when my brother-in-law quit his job I went and told them that day that I would go where ever they did. I knew he would start looking out of state for jobs and it just felt like a good idea. I could still be near the boys and my Sissie. I LOVE living near my sister and I have a feeling I will find a way to finagle such an arrangement for the REST OF OUR LIVES. I am quite serious.
But now here are my questions.
Do I actively start looking for jobs in Dallas/Fort Worth and Utah?
Do I just wait to see where Wil gets a job and just pick up and leave with them THEN find a job when I move? I have looked around a little, but nothing too serious since I already have this job here in Maryland.
What if I get the answer that I should move but Lauren and Wil don't?
Am I prepared to get that answer and live away from my family again?
Am I brave enough to do so?
Do I really want to live in Utah or Texas? Seriously. Those two places do not top my list of places I want to live (no offense to those places or people from there, there are just more exotic and easternly locales I would like to be placed in) but they are the two places I am considering, mostly for social reasons.
What is life really going to be like for me here in Southern Maryland?
Do I really see myself finding a husband (or even a boyfriend) here? Let's be honest - I'm not marriage hungry and my life does not revolve around finding a husband, but isn't it important to at least put yourself in the position where the opportunities to date are there? Those opportunities are not very plentiful here and the distance alone from my house to my singles ward to the homes of my fellow ward members causes a lot of distraction.
Obviously this is something I am praying about and trying to figure out what is best for me and where I need to be - I just need to find the right questions to ask. That always seems to be the hardest part for me - forming the correct thoughts. Do I ask if I should move with Lauren and Wil to Texas or do I ask if I should move? Specific or blanket statement? Perhaps I'll ask it all till I get an answer. I'm fairly confident I have made the right decisions thus far in my life - I just need to keep trusting that.
The pros of moving to Texas or Utah would be these:
Closer to friends. Texas has the Murrays and Utah has, well, all of my friends from college except Mike and Jamie.
Wider social circle and more social opportunities.
Change of pace, change of scenery.
It would be a new and exciting adventure. I love those. It could also suck - but at least I will have done something!
Finally, here's something I haven't mentioned to ANYONE. I've been casually thinking about school again. I don't really want to pay for school and the cost alone could keep me out of there - but going back to grad school for something more specialized seems a tiny bit more appealing to me now than it has in the past. I can't even begin to think what I would need to do to figure all that out but thought it was a significant enough change from my previous "I'm so glad to be out of school I'm never going back again" mentality.
I've been thinking of some things lately. Big things. Life changing things. Now I am going to put some of it out there because I've reached the point where I can no longer mull them over in my own mind and get anywhere productive.
Moving. That's right. I said it. I've thought of it dreamily for the last couple of months. Things like, I am going to move to England. And I've actually looked into doing so, but when my brother-in-law quit his job I went and told them that day that I would go where ever they did. I knew he would start looking out of state for jobs and it just felt like a good idea. I could still be near the boys and my Sissie. I LOVE living near my sister and I have a feeling I will find a way to finagle such an arrangement for the REST OF OUR LIVES. I am quite serious.
But now here are my questions.
Do I actively start looking for jobs in Dallas/Fort Worth and Utah?
Do I just wait to see where Wil gets a job and just pick up and leave with them THEN find a job when I move? I have looked around a little, but nothing too serious since I already have this job here in Maryland.
What if I get the answer that I should move but Lauren and Wil don't?
Am I prepared to get that answer and live away from my family again?
Am I brave enough to do so?
Do I really want to live in Utah or Texas? Seriously. Those two places do not top my list of places I want to live (no offense to those places or people from there, there are just more exotic and easternly locales I would like to be placed in) but they are the two places I am considering, mostly for social reasons.
What is life really going to be like for me here in Southern Maryland?
Do I really see myself finding a husband (or even a boyfriend) here? Let's be honest - I'm not marriage hungry and my life does not revolve around finding a husband, but isn't it important to at least put yourself in the position where the opportunities to date are there? Those opportunities are not very plentiful here and the distance alone from my house to my singles ward to the homes of my fellow ward members causes a lot of distraction.
Obviously this is something I am praying about and trying to figure out what is best for me and where I need to be - I just need to find the right questions to ask. That always seems to be the hardest part for me - forming the correct thoughts. Do I ask if I should move with Lauren and Wil to Texas or do I ask if I should move? Specific or blanket statement? Perhaps I'll ask it all till I get an answer. I'm fairly confident I have made the right decisions thus far in my life - I just need to keep trusting that.
The pros of moving to Texas or Utah would be these:
Closer to friends. Texas has the Murrays and Utah has, well, all of my friends from college except Mike and Jamie.
Wider social circle and more social opportunities.
Change of pace, change of scenery.
It would be a new and exciting adventure. I love those. It could also suck - but at least I will have done something!
Finally, here's something I haven't mentioned to ANYONE. I've been casually thinking about school again. I don't really want to pay for school and the cost alone could keep me out of there - but going back to grad school for something more specialized seems a tiny bit more appealing to me now than it has in the past. I can't even begin to think what I would need to do to figure all that out but thought it was a significant enough change from my previous "I'm so glad to be out of school I'm never going back again" mentality.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
just a little somethin
saw this at the beginning of an extremely long survey that wasn't nearly as interesting as this first bit - thought I'd keep it simple. I ended up choosing kind of odd love-related songs, just kind of happened. haha.
Spell your first name out in song titles.
Landed
I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Near You Always
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
So Far Away
Every Little Thing She Does is Magic
You Belong to Me
Spell your first name out in song titles.
Landed
I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Near You Always
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
So Far Away
Every Little Thing She Does is Magic
You Belong to Me
Thursday, July 3, 2008
difficult
I am learning a lot in this experiment of interactive blogging. Not only do YOU have to participate more, I have to blog more! and I have to keep it interesting! It's not as easy as you might think. But, today I am going to offer up some promises.
I am going to answer any question asked of me via blog. I will also comment on every post I read starting now (9AM). That includes my previously lurker-only zone blogs. So, strike while the iron is hot...ask me anything!
Also, that is a weird saying, "strike while the iron is hot." I'm betting it comes from blacksmiths? Who else strikes iron? hmmm.
And lastly, good job to all of you for voting in the polls! What a group of voters you are! haha. I didn't expect such a response so I am pleasantly surprised.
Stay tuned for a new upcoming weekly photo feature!
Until then, ask me some questions! Do it now!
I am going to answer any question asked of me via blog. I will also comment on every post I read starting now (9AM). That includes my previously lurker-only zone blogs. So, strike while the iron is hot...ask me anything!
Also, that is a weird saying, "strike while the iron is hot." I'm betting it comes from blacksmiths? Who else strikes iron? hmmm.
And lastly, good job to all of you for voting in the polls! What a group of voters you are! haha. I didn't expect such a response so I am pleasantly surprised.
Stay tuned for a new upcoming weekly photo feature!
Until then, ask me some questions! Do it now!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
say words
Like so many of you, I text. I'm a texter. I don't text like the kids text nowadays with all of your fyi, btw, bff, neway, n, y, etc. craziness, but it's safe to say that texting played a big part in helping me maintain friendships after I moved back home. It kept the lines of communication open (this was before everyone started blogging) and it kept things simple and relatively up to date. It's nice to know that you can always send a text whether it's just to say hello or to tell some urgent news or just to say "a hug".
Being a texter and having the friends I have, I have received quite a few random and funny texts. Being a sentimental sap who misses her friends, I have a bunch saved on my phone. I'm going to share those with you. Some of them stretch back to the summer I was still in Provo (July 2006) - that's two years ago, pretty much about the same time I bought the phone I have now. There's no reason why I've saved more than others from certain people (Megan and Curt) besides that those two people text me most often (other than Lauren, Alyssa and Christy - who mostly text me about everyday stuff like lunch and where to meet and what we are doing Friday night).
Miri:
"I'm pretty sure I was just groped by a girl." - from a concert (one of the ones I have kept the longest because it makes me laugh a lot)
Crinners:
"Oh honey...I'm gonna get get get u drunk. Get u love drunk off my hump! So...watcha gonna do w/ all that *** inside them jeans?!" - that would be a quote from "My Humps" by The Black Eyed Peas, which according to Will Ferrel is "provocative"
Curt: (disclaimer - Curt sends really funny random texts that make me pretty happy. Most of the ones I've kept have no context anymore or are inside jokes)
"It's a crowd pleaser."
"It's not my fault im so romantic!"
"My favorite's Gouda! (ha, my T9 didn't know how to spell Gouda)"
"I'll just throw my poem away then :)"
"I'm in line at graduation and i want to see it too - but i don't have cable yet." (yeah - he was texting me while in line at graduation AND from his sister's wedding while I was in MD watching HSM2)
"I'm fake standing in line at my sis wedding reception." "It sucks." "Having to fake liking it is the worst."
"It's okay, we're all in this together."
"Well sometimes life is hard, just not today."
"I kinda hate troy right now." (that would be a couple days after graduation when he got the chance to watch HSM2)
"I'm bored at work." (this was when I was trying not to text him because I was bored but knew he was working - like the exact same moment.)
"You're like my non-identical identical twin." "I think we should be on tv. and you should move back so we won't be bored anymore."
"You matter"
Megan:
"[Miri] just walked in and said, 'why is Prince William on my bed?'"
"Hehe. I like you."
"Hey, I'll be next door in the book house. We'll be sharing a wall so we have more space."
"Indeed. But we'll huddle for warmth and read about Edward and the cold will be more bearable."
"Well, way to look for meaning in crappiness. I'm proud of you."
"Quote of the day, from our dishwasher at work who is at least 70 - Marilyn: What are you doing, Jim? Jim: Whoever I can and the easy ones twice."
"Did I already tell you about seeing James McAvoy on Leno and hearing his amazing real accent or did I just think about it?"
Ben:
"I'd stick a peach pit in my bum for you."
"I miss you too, Mr. Lindle."
Krissie:
"delirium because of the amount of raging emotion pulsing in your veins from the closeness in proximity to a certain other party."
"I LOVE YOU"
There are more that I wish I had kept - especially some from Miri and my sister. Lauren texts me so much though I can't possibly save any of them. I like the ones telling me how cute my nephews are. Things along the line of letting me know that Monkey is singing his Jesus song, reading his Zizi book or Bug needs Zizi's "magic" arms.
So there you have it, my very random and funny friends send me very random and funny texts. I love it. They rock.
Being a texter and having the friends I have, I have received quite a few random and funny texts. Being a sentimental sap who misses her friends, I have a bunch saved on my phone. I'm going to share those with you. Some of them stretch back to the summer I was still in Provo (July 2006) - that's two years ago, pretty much about the same time I bought the phone I have now. There's no reason why I've saved more than others from certain people (Megan and Curt) besides that those two people text me most often (other than Lauren, Alyssa and Christy - who mostly text me about everyday stuff like lunch and where to meet and what we are doing Friday night).
Miri:
"I'm pretty sure I was just groped by a girl." - from a concert (one of the ones I have kept the longest because it makes me laugh a lot)
Crinners:
"Oh honey...I'm gonna get get get u drunk. Get u love drunk off my hump! So...watcha gonna do w/ all that *** inside them jeans?!" - that would be a quote from "My Humps" by The Black Eyed Peas, which according to Will Ferrel is "provocative"
Curt: (disclaimer - Curt sends really funny random texts that make me pretty happy. Most of the ones I've kept have no context anymore or are inside jokes)
"It's a crowd pleaser."
"It's not my fault im so romantic!"
"My favorite's Gouda! (ha, my T9 didn't know how to spell Gouda)"
"I'll just throw my poem away then :)"
"I'm in line at graduation and i want to see it too - but i don't have cable yet." (yeah - he was texting me while in line at graduation AND from his sister's wedding while I was in MD watching HSM2)
"I'm fake standing in line at my sis wedding reception." "It sucks." "Having to fake liking it is the worst."
"It's okay, we're all in this together."
"Well sometimes life is hard, just not today."
"I kinda hate troy right now." (that would be a couple days after graduation when he got the chance to watch HSM2)
"I'm bored at work." (this was when I was trying not to text him because I was bored but knew he was working - like the exact same moment.)
"You're like my non-identical identical twin." "I think we should be on tv. and you should move back so we won't be bored anymore."
"You matter"
Megan:
"[Miri] just walked in and said, 'why is Prince William on my bed?'"
"Hehe. I like you."
"Hey, I'll be next door in the book house. We'll be sharing a wall so we have more space."
"Indeed. But we'll huddle for warmth and read about Edward and the cold will be more bearable."
"Well, way to look for meaning in crappiness. I'm proud of you."
"Quote of the day, from our dishwasher at work who is at least 70 - Marilyn: What are you doing, Jim? Jim: Whoever I can and the easy ones twice."
"Did I already tell you about seeing James McAvoy on Leno and hearing his amazing real accent or did I just think about it?"
Ben:
"I'd stick a peach pit in my bum for you."
"I miss you too, Mr. Lindle."
Krissie:
"delirium because of the amount of raging emotion pulsing in your veins from the closeness in proximity to a certain other party."
"I LOVE YOU"
There are more that I wish I had kept - especially some from Miri and my sister. Lauren texts me so much though I can't possibly save any of them. I like the ones telling me how cute my nephews are. Things along the line of letting me know that Monkey is singing his Jesus song, reading his Zizi book or Bug needs Zizi's "magic" arms.
So there you have it, my very random and funny friends send me very random and funny texts. I love it. They rock.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
How long?
Last night I texted Megan to say goodbye before she left for our beloved England. I asked her if it was odd that I am going to miss her even though I never see her now as it is. But we text a lot. She gets all my random statements/jokes/crises via text. NOW WHAT DO I DO?! I told her I would just have to email her whenever I felt the urge to text her.
So how long do you think I could last before wanting to text Megan considering I finished texting her around midnight east coast time last night and slept until 9am east coast time this morning?
Yeah. The answer is not long at all. About an hour and a half to be exact. I was making a play list and I was proud of myself for pulling up The Arcade Fire to give them a try. I thought - I should text Megan and tell her about all of this, it will make her happy. Then I remembered. Then I realized that the internet was down!! DOWN!!! How could this be?!!? Why!?!
So yeah. That's why it's 2pm and you are just hearing about this now. bah humbug.
So, basically I'm weak and I'm addicted to texting. But I'm also okay with that.
So how long do you think I could last before wanting to text Megan considering I finished texting her around midnight east coast time last night and slept until 9am east coast time this morning?
Yeah. The answer is not long at all. About an hour and a half to be exact. I was making a play list and I was proud of myself for pulling up The Arcade Fire to give them a try. I thought - I should text Megan and tell her about all of this, it will make her happy. Then I remembered. Then I realized that the internet was down!! DOWN!!! How could this be?!!? Why!?!
So yeah. That's why it's 2pm and you are just hearing about this now. bah humbug.
So, basically I'm weak and I'm addicted to texting. But I'm also okay with that.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
can't miss
Mike, Miri's husband, wrote a post about swords. You should read the post for context and go vote for your favorite sword as he is taking a poll. I didn't grasp before why he was taking a poll so I commented and asked...in the longest, most drawn out comment possible. I am sharing it now because I think it's funny and I don't want to lose it in the world of forgotten comments. Plus, I think I'm on to something here story-wise. haha.
also, i'm curious to know what the sword is for...it could effect my voting since they are all somewhat time/region specific choices. A pirate walking around with a medieval sword, for instance, would be a little odd. unless it was a story about a pirate in king arthur's court...which i don't think has been done. how about pirates AND ninja's in king arthur's court!? then you could use the medieval, the katana, the cutlass AND even the scimitar because every good pirate ship has a guy with a scimitar and long flowy robes. The rapier could be thrown in there as well...since the Dread Pirate Roberts was, well, a pirate. THEN, once their differences were settled, they could all go to Tucanos for dinner where they could write up a peace treaty while dining on chicken served on a CHICKEN SWORD! and if you were feeling like adding more of a modern feel to it - you could throw in a scene where someone gets their butt kicked by a guy with a towel ala Jason Bourne. Just for a little flair, ya know? You don't want to bore people.
also, i'm curious to know what the sword is for...it could effect my voting since they are all somewhat time/region specific choices. A pirate walking around with a medieval sword, for instance, would be a little odd. unless it was a story about a pirate in king arthur's court...which i don't think has been done. how about pirates AND ninja's in king arthur's court!? then you could use the medieval, the katana, the cutlass AND even the scimitar because every good pirate ship has a guy with a scimitar and long flowy robes. The rapier could be thrown in there as well...since the Dread Pirate Roberts was, well, a pirate. THEN, once their differences were settled, they could all go to Tucanos for dinner where they could write up a peace treaty while dining on chicken served on a CHICKEN SWORD! and if you were feeling like adding more of a modern feel to it - you could throw in a scene where someone gets their butt kicked by a guy with a towel ala Jason Bourne. Just for a little flair, ya know? You don't want to bore people.
Friday, June 13, 2008
...
I kinda want to write a book. I've always toyed with the idea of a fun children's book because it would be fun to do some illustrations as well. I'm fairly decent in the writing arena - with some help in the editing department. I'm not saying I'm great, but would that not just be kind of cool? You could say things like, "Yeah. I'm writing a book." or "When I was writing MY book." Both things sound incredibly snotty, but I kinda don't care...at least I wouldn't care if I did indeed write a book.
My great problem: No story. I can't think of something unique or original enough. Someday though...just you wait. I'll have an "aha!" moment and I will write it down instead of forgetting it and I will follow through.
For those of you who have experienced my "aha!" moments in terms of poetic genius and or short, completely false stories about how I met my friends, then you know just what to expect.
My great problem: No story. I can't think of something unique or original enough. Someday though...just you wait. I'll have an "aha!" moment and I will write it down instead of forgetting it and I will follow through.
For those of you who have experienced my "aha!" moments in terms of poetic genius and or short, completely false stories about how I met my friends, then you know just what to expect.
List of Things To Do
I've always been a little bit of a dreamer, but tend to lack the confidence needed to propel myself in one direction or another. I remember talking to my mom before I went to London and telling her how proud I was of myself - how long it took me to realize (ie: act upon) that I really can do what I want. I wanted to go to England. What was stopping me? The only thing stopping me was FEAR. I was afraid of telling people I was going and letting them discourage me (which didn't happen). I was afraid of the restrictions of the real world and being able to take time off work (which worked out very well eventually). I was afraid of going into debt (I may have some debt, but it's manageable and not linked to my England trip).
I've also always loved lists. I don't make as many lists as, say, Rory Gilmore, or even as many as my sister does (she makes a lot - and does a good job at crossing things off). I make lists as more of an outline - just to get things out of my head and on paper so I can look at them and make sense of them. Topics of lists include finances, music, books, boyfriends, groceries, homework assignments, etc.
And I've always liked the idea of a pre-made list of goals. I like to look at a huge list of what other people find curious/exciting/interesting and I like to check things off. It reminds me that, yeah, I am pretty cool and sometimes I take risks and they work out and I have some fun stories to share.
I think people can get so bogged down in their day-to-day life/worries that they forget to look around them and be proud of what they've accomplished. It might be annoying, but for my benefit (and others) I try to point out good things in the midst of stressful times. It is really hard to do when you are wallowing in your own self pity - but that's what is challenging and it can make a big difference.
So, I found this while I was a-lurkin' and thought I'd browse through it and see what I've done.** Check out the bold-faced type.
1. Sang the National Anthem at a public event (Something I can say with 100% confidence that I will NEVER do. I don't sing...especially in public.)
2. Swam with dolphins
3. Climbed a mountain
4. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive (no...but I have been in the passenger seat of a Porsche, which I LOVED)
5. Been inside the Great Pyramid
6. Held a tarantula
7. Won a pie eating contest, or any eating contest
8. Said “I love you’ and meant it
9. Hugged a tree
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris
12. Watched a lightning storm (oh so many, unfortunately)
13. Seen the Northern Lights
14. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
15. Gone to a huge sports game
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby’s diaper
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Gotten drunk on slurpees
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Overcome a fear
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb
33. Seen a total eclipse (I'm pretty sure)
34. Ridden a roller coaster
35. Hit a home run
36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day
38. Actually felt happy about your life
39. Had two hard drives for your computer
40. Visited all 50 states
41. Can recite something over 100 words long (I'm sure there's something...)
42. Have amazing friends
43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country
44. Watched wild whales
45. Stolen a sign- and road cone
46. Backpacked in Europe
47. Taken a road-trip
48. Gone rock climbing
49. Midnight walk on the beach
50. Gone sky diving
51. Visited Ireland
52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love
53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger’s table and had a meal with them
54. Visited Japan
55. Milked a cow
56. Alphabetized your CDs
57. Pretended to be a superhero
58. Sung karaoke
59. Lounged around in bed all day
60. Slept in a castle
61. Gone scuba diving
62. Kissed in the rain
63. Played in the mud
64. Played in the rain
65. Gone to a drive-in theater
66. Visited the Great Wall of China
67. Started a business
68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
69. Toured ancient sites
70. Taken a martial arts class
71. Played some sort of game for more than 6 hours straight
72. Gotten married
73. Been in a movie
74. Crashed a party
75. Eaten food you had no clue what it was but did it out of respect for your host
76. Gone without food for 5 days (not by choice, but from sickness)
77. Made cookies from scratch
78. Won first prize in a costume contest
79. Ridden a gondola in Venice
80. Been skinny dipping
81. Rafted the Snake River
82. Been on television news programs as an “expert”
83. Got flowers for no reason
84. Performed on stage
85. Been to Las Vegas
86. Recorded music
87. Eaten shark
88. Stood up for something against the crowd
89. Gone to Thailand
90. Bought a house
91. Been in a combat zone
92. Buried one/both of your parents
93. Been on a cruise ship
94. Spoken more than one language fluently
95. Asked someone for forgiveness and received it
96. Raised children
97. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
98. Gotten stitches
99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country
100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn’t stop when you knew someone was looking
103. Had plastic surgery
104. Survived an accident that you shouldn’t have survived (perhaps my car accident could be considered this - although I came out relatively unscathed)
105. Wrote articles for a large publication
106. Lost over 100 pounds
107. Held someone while they were having a flashback
108. Piloted an airplane
109. Pet a stingray
110. Been afraid for your life
111. Helped an animal give birth
112. Won money on a T.V. game show or the radio
113. Broken a bone
114. Gotten a tattoo
115. Lived longer than a year in another country
116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol
117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
118. Ridden a horse
119. Had major surgery (I have no tonsils...does that count?)
120. Had a snake as a pet
121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
122. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours
123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states
124. Visited all 7 continents
125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
126. Eaten kangaroo meat
127. Eaten sushi
128. Had your picture in the newspaper (probably local for something in Elementary school)
129. Changed someone’s mind about something you care deeply about
130. Gone back to school
131. Parasailed
132. Pet a cockroach
133. Eaten fried green tomatoes
134. Read The Iliad
135. Selected one “important” author who you missed in school, and read
136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
137. Skipped all your school reunions
138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
139. Been elected to public office
140. Written your own computer language
141. Thought to yourself that you’re living your dream
142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
143. Built your own PC from parts
144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn’t know you
145. Had a booth at a fair
146. Dyed your hair
147. Been a DJ
148. Shaved your head
149. Caused a car accident
150. Saved someone’s life
**I have done some things that are VERY close to things on this list, but tried to just answer yes or no. Also, there are some things I'm glad I haven't had to experience and some things I can honestly say I will never choose to do (tattoo, bungee jump, sky dive - I'm not a thrill-seeker).
I've also always loved lists. I don't make as many lists as, say, Rory Gilmore, or even as many as my sister does (she makes a lot - and does a good job at crossing things off). I make lists as more of an outline - just to get things out of my head and on paper so I can look at them and make sense of them. Topics of lists include finances, music, books, boyfriends, groceries, homework assignments, etc.
And I've always liked the idea of a pre-made list of goals. I like to look at a huge list of what other people find curious/exciting/interesting and I like to check things off. It reminds me that, yeah, I am pretty cool and sometimes I take risks and they work out and I have some fun stories to share.
I think people can get so bogged down in their day-to-day life/worries that they forget to look around them and be proud of what they've accomplished. It might be annoying, but for my benefit (and others) I try to point out good things in the midst of stressful times. It is really hard to do when you are wallowing in your own self pity - but that's what is challenging and it can make a big difference.
So, I found this while I was a-lurkin' and thought I'd browse through it and see what I've done.** Check out the bold-faced type.
1. Sang the National Anthem at a public event (Something I can say with 100% confidence that I will NEVER do. I don't sing...especially in public.)
2. Swam with dolphins
3. Climbed a mountain
4. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive (no...but I have been in the passenger seat of a Porsche, which I LOVED)
5. Been inside the Great Pyramid
6. Held a tarantula
7. Won a pie eating contest, or any eating contest
8. Said “I love you’ and meant it
9. Hugged a tree
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris
12. Watched a lightning storm (oh so many, unfortunately)
13. Seen the Northern Lights
14. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
15. Gone to a huge sports game
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby’s diaper
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Gotten drunk on slurpees
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Overcome a fear
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb
33. Seen a total eclipse (I'm pretty sure)
34. Ridden a roller coaster
35. Hit a home run
36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day
38. Actually felt happy about your life
39. Had two hard drives for your computer
40. Visited all 50 states
41. Can recite something over 100 words long (I'm sure there's something...)
42. Have amazing friends
43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country
44. Watched wild whales
45. Stolen a sign- and road cone
46. Backpacked in Europe
47. Taken a road-trip
48. Gone rock climbing
49. Midnight walk on the beach
50. Gone sky diving
51. Visited Ireland
52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love
53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger’s table and had a meal with them
54. Visited Japan
55. Milked a cow
56. Alphabetized your CDs
57. Pretended to be a superhero
58. Sung karaoke
59. Lounged around in bed all day
60. Slept in a castle
61. Gone scuba diving
62. Kissed in the rain
63. Played in the mud
64. Played in the rain
65. Gone to a drive-in theater
66. Visited the Great Wall of China
67. Started a business
68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
69. Toured ancient sites
70. Taken a martial arts class
71. Played some sort of game for more than 6 hours straight
72. Gotten married
73. Been in a movie
74. Crashed a party
75. Eaten food you had no clue what it was but did it out of respect for your host
76. Gone without food for 5 days (not by choice, but from sickness)
77. Made cookies from scratch
78. Won first prize in a costume contest
79. Ridden a gondola in Venice
80. Been skinny dipping
81. Rafted the Snake River
82. Been on television news programs as an “expert”
83. Got flowers for no reason
84. Performed on stage
85. Been to Las Vegas
86. Recorded music
87. Eaten shark
88. Stood up for something against the crowd
89. Gone to Thailand
90. Bought a house
91. Been in a combat zone
92. Buried one/both of your parents
93. Been on a cruise ship
94. Spoken more than one language fluently
95. Asked someone for forgiveness and received it
96. Raised children
97. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
98. Gotten stitches
99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country
100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn’t stop when you knew someone was looking
103. Had plastic surgery
104. Survived an accident that you shouldn’t have survived (perhaps my car accident could be considered this - although I came out relatively unscathed)
105. Wrote articles for a large publication
106. Lost over 100 pounds
107. Held someone while they were having a flashback
108. Piloted an airplane
109. Pet a stingray
110. Been afraid for your life
111. Helped an animal give birth
112. Won money on a T.V. game show or the radio
113. Broken a bone
114. Gotten a tattoo
115. Lived longer than a year in another country
116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol
117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
118. Ridden a horse
119. Had major surgery (I have no tonsils...does that count?)
120. Had a snake as a pet
121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
122. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours
123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states
124. Visited all 7 continents
125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
126. Eaten kangaroo meat
127. Eaten sushi
128. Had your picture in the newspaper (probably local for something in Elementary school)
129. Changed someone’s mind about something you care deeply about
130. Gone back to school
131. Parasailed
132. Pet a cockroach
133. Eaten fried green tomatoes
134. Read The Iliad
135. Selected one “important” author who you missed in school, and read
136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
137. Skipped all your school reunions
138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
139. Been elected to public office
140. Written your own computer language
141. Thought to yourself that you’re living your dream
142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
143. Built your own PC from parts
144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn’t know you
145. Had a booth at a fair
146. Dyed your hair
147. Been a DJ
148. Shaved your head
149. Caused a car accident
150. Saved someone’s life
**I have done some things that are VERY close to things on this list, but tried to just answer yes or no. Also, there are some things I'm glad I haven't had to experience and some things I can honestly say I will never choose to do (tattoo, bungee jump, sky dive - I'm not a thrill-seeker).
Friday, June 6, 2008
question time, answer time
Do you like blue cheese?
love it.
Do you own a gun?
nope.
What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic?
I drink water.
Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
Depends on which doctor and what I'm going in for....if there's any chance of a needle then yes.
What do you think of hot dogs?
I like them. You just have to ignore where they came from.
Favorite Christmas movie?
Meet Me in St. Louis
What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Water.
Can you do push ups?
Not well or many.
What’s your favorite piece of jewelry?
My CTR ring
Favorite hobby?
At the moment, sewing tutus. Scrap booking. Reading.
Do you have A.D.D.?
Nope.
What’s one trait you hate about yourself?
My lack of patience.
Middle name? Sue. After my Dad's sister.
Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment:
Only 5 more hours of work.
I need to buy black tulle.
I need to focus on work.
Name 3 things you bought yesterday?
Chinese food for lunch.
Cheeseburger for dinner.
Name 3 drinks you regularly drink?
Water. Sometimes Raspberry Ice Crystal Light.
Current worry?
Grandmother; planning and executing upcoming YSA activities.
Current hate right now?
boredom.
Favorite place to be?
In my bed.
How did you bring in the New Year?
With friends at a small party taking goofy pictures with Krissie.
Where would you like to go?
England, Cape Cod, Home
Do you own slippers?
Not at the moment.
What song makes you happy?
At the moment? Always Be My Baby cover by David Cook.
What year would you go back in time to?
I wouldn't.
Can you whistle?
Fairly well.
Favorite color?
Blue.
Would you be a pirate?
Nope.
What songs do you sing in the shower?
I don't sing in the shower.
Favorite girl’s name.
Matilda.
Favorite boy’s name?
Alexander Gordon.
What's in your pocket right now?
Nothing, maybe a bobby pin or two.
Last thing that made you laugh?
taking pictures with Krissie and Christy
Last thing that made you cry?
When a church investigator at institute described her first experience feeling the spirit by saying it was "like Christmas times 100." That was just getting a little choked up.
Worst injury you’ve ever had?
whip lash and bruising after my car accident when i was 16.
Do you love where you live?
I love being near my family.
How many TVs do you have in your house?
Three.
How many dogs do you have?
None.
What is your favorite book(s)?
Chronicles of Narnia
What is your favorite candy?
I could get fancy, but I'll keep it simple with Mounds.
Favorite Sports Team(s)?
Redskins...more out of loyalty to my Grandad than actually enjoying football.
Your favorite meal?
Mom's meatloaf
What were you doing 12 AM last night?
Driving home from institute.
What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
I can sleep 20 more minutes because I don't have to shower.
Do you have any odd habits?
Many.
How much time do you have?
Not enough.
How many siblings do you have? Three plus a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law.
love it.
Do you own a gun?
nope.
What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic?
I drink water.
Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
Depends on which doctor and what I'm going in for....if there's any chance of a needle then yes.
What do you think of hot dogs?
I like them. You just have to ignore where they came from.
Favorite Christmas movie?
Meet Me in St. Louis
What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Water.
Can you do push ups?
Not well or many.
What’s your favorite piece of jewelry?
My CTR ring
Favorite hobby?
At the moment, sewing tutus. Scrap booking. Reading.
Do you have A.D.D.?
Nope.
What’s one trait you hate about yourself?
My lack of patience.
Middle name? Sue. After my Dad's sister.
Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment:
Only 5 more hours of work.
I need to buy black tulle.
I need to focus on work.
Name 3 things you bought yesterday?
Chinese food for lunch.
Cheeseburger for dinner.
Name 3 drinks you regularly drink?
Water. Sometimes Raspberry Ice Crystal Light.
Current worry?
Grandmother; planning and executing upcoming YSA activities.
Current hate right now?
boredom.
Favorite place to be?
In my bed.
How did you bring in the New Year?
With friends at a small party taking goofy pictures with Krissie.
Where would you like to go?
England, Cape Cod, Home
Do you own slippers?
Not at the moment.
What song makes you happy?
At the moment? Always Be My Baby cover by David Cook.
What year would you go back in time to?
I wouldn't.
Can you whistle?
Fairly well.
Favorite color?
Blue.
Would you be a pirate?
Nope.
What songs do you sing in the shower?
I don't sing in the shower.
Favorite girl’s name.
Matilda.
Favorite boy’s name?
Alexander Gordon.
What's in your pocket right now?
Nothing, maybe a bobby pin or two.
Last thing that made you laugh?
taking pictures with Krissie and Christy
Last thing that made you cry?
When a church investigator at institute described her first experience feeling the spirit by saying it was "like Christmas times 100." That was just getting a little choked up.
Worst injury you’ve ever had?
whip lash and bruising after my car accident when i was 16.
Do you love where you live?
I love being near my family.
How many TVs do you have in your house?
Three.
How many dogs do you have?
None.
What is your favorite book(s)?
Chronicles of Narnia
What is your favorite candy?
I could get fancy, but I'll keep it simple with Mounds.
Favorite Sports Team(s)?
Redskins...more out of loyalty to my Grandad than actually enjoying football.
Your favorite meal?
Mom's meatloaf
What were you doing 12 AM last night?
Driving home from institute.
What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
I can sleep 20 more minutes because I don't have to shower.
Do you have any odd habits?
Many.
How much time do you have?
Not enough.
How many siblings do you have? Three plus a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Further thoughts on current worries
I was thinking about my earlier post and Lauren's comment on it and I realized where I've grown in this department. I'm not good at hiding my emotions or putting on a brave face - the difference now is that I don't expect or need anyone in my family to do those things, I expect them to be feeling the same way I am. When I was younger and dealing with things like this, it made me feel better to see that Lauren and my mom were holding it together - it stressed me out more to see my mom get upset. Now I am more aware of how this is effecting my mom and my Grandad and my other family members. Our worries are the same and that's comforting to me. I can't say no one else feels this way, I can't say I don't have anyone who can understand.
Of course that doesn't mean I don't wish we could all avoid worrying about and feeling these things...because obviously I want more than anything for things to be okay.
Of course that doesn't mean I don't wish we could all avoid worrying about and feeling these things...because obviously I want more than anything for things to be okay.
Emotional Commotion**
lauren kind of alluded to the stuff going on with my Grandmother and mentioned that she might be more worried about it than she is willing to admit. this made me feel so much better because i've been feeling the same way.
it's the type of thing that requires me to be strong FOR other people. i have not perfected this quality in my life. in fact i suck at it....a lot. i'm going to chalk it up to being the youngest and not really having to put on a brave face for any younger siblings. i can be strong for my friends and family, but most often i'm best at it when it doesn't directly effect me emotionally. i've mentioned before that my mom is very careful not to let anyone else tell me difficult things and that, while it's understandable based on my past reactions, it's frustrating because i am no longer 15 years old and can handle things much better than i have been able to in the past.
it doesn't feel like that now. i think, you know what, yeah, she's right to be so careful. i'm a mess. haha. i'm happy she's careful and waits to tell me first and let's me ask my questions and get everything out. then, a couple days pass and i think i'm doing okay, but the next thing happens and i worry some more about new things and the worrying goes up to the next level and i'm just not a fun person to be around. i try to be and i distract myself, but i am not good at hiding how i feel.
i feel worried and mopey and over-emotional. i mean i cleaned last night. cleaned! i threw stuff away like there's no tomorrow. and there's still more to do and i'm happy about it. if i had the luxury of space to move things around then my furniture would also be completely rearranged.
all i can say is that my future husband will have his work cut out for him. hopefully he'll be understanding (like Dave does with Heidi and her rearranging) and just accept my habit of constant reorganization and rearranging that comes with my worry and stress. honestly, it's either focus on that or on you (him). no one wants the latter. and although it may be confusing to arrive home to a completely different looking house, at least it keeps things fresh and unpredictable? haha.
**From the song, The Motion Waltz (Emotional Commotion) by Rufus Wainwright
Waiting to cross the rubicon
Wondering what side I'm on
What are these visions of me as a young man?
With one arm pointed, and the other arm holding your hand
Needing a plan to keep you near
Blowing a horn, so you can hear
If it was only my love and devotion
This world would suddenly be in a state of commotion
Emotional commotion, emotional commotion
Emotional commotion, emotional motion
it's the type of thing that requires me to be strong FOR other people. i have not perfected this quality in my life. in fact i suck at it....a lot. i'm going to chalk it up to being the youngest and not really having to put on a brave face for any younger siblings. i can be strong for my friends and family, but most often i'm best at it when it doesn't directly effect me emotionally. i've mentioned before that my mom is very careful not to let anyone else tell me difficult things and that, while it's understandable based on my past reactions, it's frustrating because i am no longer 15 years old and can handle things much better than i have been able to in the past.
it doesn't feel like that now. i think, you know what, yeah, she's right to be so careful. i'm a mess. haha. i'm happy she's careful and waits to tell me first and let's me ask my questions and get everything out. then, a couple days pass and i think i'm doing okay, but the next thing happens and i worry some more about new things and the worrying goes up to the next level and i'm just not a fun person to be around. i try to be and i distract myself, but i am not good at hiding how i feel.
i feel worried and mopey and over-emotional. i mean i cleaned last night. cleaned! i threw stuff away like there's no tomorrow. and there's still more to do and i'm happy about it. if i had the luxury of space to move things around then my furniture would also be completely rearranged.
all i can say is that my future husband will have his work cut out for him. hopefully he'll be understanding (like Dave does with Heidi and her rearranging) and just accept my habit of constant reorganization and rearranging that comes with my worry and stress. honestly, it's either focus on that or on you (him). no one wants the latter. and although it may be confusing to arrive home to a completely different looking house, at least it keeps things fresh and unpredictable? haha.
**From the song, The Motion Waltz (Emotional Commotion) by Rufus Wainwright
Waiting to cross the rubicon
Wondering what side I'm on
What are these visions of me as a young man?
With one arm pointed, and the other arm holding your hand
Needing a plan to keep you near
Blowing a horn, so you can hear
If it was only my love and devotion
This world would suddenly be in a state of commotion
Emotional commotion, emotional commotion
Emotional commotion, emotional motion
Saturday, May 24, 2008
I'm sailing away...a photo post
I had a great day sailing and playing games and taking pictures. Now I have sunburn on my face and arms and my bed is calling me.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Everybody has to have a body. A body is the only way to go.
That's from My Turn on Earth. Miri knows what I'm talking about. Nothing like old school Mormon tapes/books/plays to teach us about how to live our lives! With gems like "it isn't good to be alone, it isn't good. so if you find someone to love you really should join hands and be together..." and "if the cat were you and you were the cat, would you like that to be smashed flat, flat as a mat? the golden rule says no." Amazing. But that's not what this post is about.
This post is about my health. I've documented some struggles with my sinuses and after lots of new stuff and seeing a specialist, I have a way to maintain the general health of my sinuses. Of course that means I still get sinus pressure, my ears and throat bug me, my eyes water incessantly and my nose is stuffy a lot, but actual sinus infections are fewer and further between. So that's happy.
Well, I went to the doctor recently because my ears (especially my left) were bothering me. I wanted to catch an ear infection before it got too bad and also figure out what the pain was from. I hate just walking around with additional pain, especially in my ears because it hurts my eyes and my teeth and I HATE when my teeth hurt. It drives me nuts. So my ears were fine on the inside and I was referred to an oral surgeon to check out my jaw for TMJ.
So yesterday I went to the oral surgeon. It was good to hear that there is actually something going on with my jaw, but the therapy for it is somewhat inconvenient. I will do what I have to do, but you know, I just hope it gets better and is not something I will always have to deal with. Basically my jaw pops and clicks but does not effect movement - I can still open my mouth wide without pain. But the muscles in my jaw (especially on the left) are too tight, causing the pressure and pain near my ears. I have to apply a warm, wet heat to my jaw when I can, take 4 Motrin to alleviate pain, wear a mouth guard at night, and (here's the kicker) go on a soft food/liquid diet for a week. That's right, nothing harder than mashed potatoes. Basically, no chewing for a week. The plus side is maybe I'll shed a few pounds, the down side is, what on earth is softer than mashed potatoes. Soup, oatmeal, eggs, yogurt, jello and milkshakes. I can't even eat chunky ice cream - just plain stuff. It is only a week, but talk about a boring diet. No salad, no cucumbers, no chicken, no chips. Fun.
The other plus side to all this jaw stuff is that my headaches should decrease. I pretty much have constant headaches for one reason or another. They've decreased slightly with the new stuff I do for my sinuses, so a possible further decline after this therapy will be welcome. I also have to make an eye appointment, that should help as well.
I'm determined to have some of these things under control. I let a lot of my sinus stuff go on unchecked because I didn't have insurance, but now I have great insurance so down with germs! I'm going to get my teeth taken care of (I need a bridge and a crown), the sinuses manageable, my jaw back to fine working order, and my eyes in correctly prescribed lenses. By Christmas, I should be like Wonder Woman, minus the invisible jet. Although an invisible jet would be awesome.
This post is about my health. I've documented some struggles with my sinuses and after lots of new stuff and seeing a specialist, I have a way to maintain the general health of my sinuses. Of course that means I still get sinus pressure, my ears and throat bug me, my eyes water incessantly and my nose is stuffy a lot, but actual sinus infections are fewer and further between. So that's happy.
Well, I went to the doctor recently because my ears (especially my left) were bothering me. I wanted to catch an ear infection before it got too bad and also figure out what the pain was from. I hate just walking around with additional pain, especially in my ears because it hurts my eyes and my teeth and I HATE when my teeth hurt. It drives me nuts. So my ears were fine on the inside and I was referred to an oral surgeon to check out my jaw for TMJ.
So yesterday I went to the oral surgeon. It was good to hear that there is actually something going on with my jaw, but the therapy for it is somewhat inconvenient. I will do what I have to do, but you know, I just hope it gets better and is not something I will always have to deal with. Basically my jaw pops and clicks but does not effect movement - I can still open my mouth wide without pain. But the muscles in my jaw (especially on the left) are too tight, causing the pressure and pain near my ears. I have to apply a warm, wet heat to my jaw when I can, take 4 Motrin to alleviate pain, wear a mouth guard at night, and (here's the kicker) go on a soft food/liquid diet for a week. That's right, nothing harder than mashed potatoes. Basically, no chewing for a week. The plus side is maybe I'll shed a few pounds, the down side is, what on earth is softer than mashed potatoes. Soup, oatmeal, eggs, yogurt, jello and milkshakes. I can't even eat chunky ice cream - just plain stuff. It is only a week, but talk about a boring diet. No salad, no cucumbers, no chicken, no chips. Fun.
The other plus side to all this jaw stuff is that my headaches should decrease. I pretty much have constant headaches for one reason or another. They've decreased slightly with the new stuff I do for my sinuses, so a possible further decline after this therapy will be welcome. I also have to make an eye appointment, that should help as well.
I'm determined to have some of these things under control. I let a lot of my sinus stuff go on unchecked because I didn't have insurance, but now I have great insurance so down with germs! I'm going to get my teeth taken care of (I need a bridge and a crown), the sinuses manageable, my jaw back to fine working order, and my eyes in correctly prescribed lenses. By Christmas, I should be like Wonder Woman, minus the invisible jet. Although an invisible jet would be awesome.
Friday, May 9, 2008
FYI
There's one part of my left arm that has noticeably less hair on it than the rest of my arm which basically means my left arm is balding. Why? I have no idea, but it's happening all the same and I find it odd.
I made a flower arrangement today and it's very nearly "even." I realized that I do a pretty good job arranging flowers but that I could have never taken the class at BYU or done it professionally because I'm too OCD. Unless there's a market for completely symmetrical and even flower arrangements. Maybe I could work for Monk. Too bad he's fictional and I'm not a florist.
Monkey started saying, "plea-de-lee-del-ease" when asking for stuff. Courtesy of us carrying on the tradition started by Jena Murray circa 1990-something. We intend to video tape it. It's freaking adorable.
Monkey also shares my taste in movies, music and shows. Specifically, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang , 80s classics (such as Ice Ice Baby and Karma Chameleon) and The Muppet Show. He watches intently, gets excited and dances around and sings. He's going to be THE coolest kid.
I'm having another good hair day thanks to my new favorite accessory - the headband. Oh thank heavens for whatever technology was invented to make somewhat comfortable headbands! Remember how they used to dig into your skull when you were little. My search for the perfect headband is ongoing and now fueled by a desire to have awesome hair more often. Too bad summer is upon us or else I would wear my leg warmers and a headband and have a total flashback.
Speaking of flashbacks. I think I might plan an 80s dance. Themes are all the rage. Then I wouldn't have to worry about the DJ playing sucky music because it would all be 80s and it would all be retro and fantastic. Thoughts, suggestions?
Also. I really don't like volley ball. They play it every week after institute and I just refuse to play...politely of course. I just remember always getting hit in the face. It's even happened to me several times while standing on the side lines minding my own business. I am not friends with this sport and doubt I ever will be. Plus, I have terrible hand eye coordination. Seriously.
Now that I'm back from Utah and away from my bestest pallies, I've realized several things. No one here calls me a "wise forest sage" or makes any reference to Georgia Nicholson books. I miss including those references in my every day speech and I shall probably re-read the books (and finally read book 8) to cheer myself up. I am also still making jokes that only people in Utah get. No one picks up on my Gilmore Girls references (JAM HANDS) or my Strongbad voices/sayings (long pants, long pants). Tis sad. Someday I'll have a husband and I will make him understand all of this...I imagine Miri is doing that right this minute - training Mike to understand inside jokes and nonsensical humor so he will respond to things appropriately.
I'm also pretty aware of my ears at the moment. They hurt for several reasons: my headphones for work (I do a lot of transcription) are jamming the back of my earrings into my neck, the doctor thinks I might have TMJ, sinus pressure, and itchy allergy symptoms. At least my hair looks good and my earrings are tres cute.
Tomorrow is a busy day for me. I am watching nephews and niece, I have to make an appearance at a BBQ and I am in charge of a YSA activity. Not to mention there will be meals and grocery shopping to take care of.
I don't like the term "BBQ." It's lazy and I dislike my use of it.
Also - TMJ? Seriously? I can't wait for my appointment next week to figure this out. I have noticed pain in my jaw from time to time, usually in the morning and in the afternoon and more so when I've been transcribing all day. I wonder if I zone out while I type and start clenching my jaw or grinding my teeth. I just don't notice what I do with my jaw, I only notice when it hurts.
I've run out of random things to share. Except to say I like the occasional "stream of consciousness" posts. They are soothing and interesting to me. Also, I know I'm completely random, but this line of thinking makes total sense in my head.
I made a flower arrangement today and it's very nearly "even." I realized that I do a pretty good job arranging flowers but that I could have never taken the class at BYU or done it professionally because I'm too OCD. Unless there's a market for completely symmetrical and even flower arrangements. Maybe I could work for Monk. Too bad he's fictional and I'm not a florist.
Monkey started saying, "plea-de-lee-del-ease" when asking for stuff. Courtesy of us carrying on the tradition started by Jena Murray circa 1990-something. We intend to video tape it. It's freaking adorable.
Monkey also shares my taste in movies, music and shows. Specifically, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang , 80s classics (such as Ice Ice Baby and Karma Chameleon) and The Muppet Show. He watches intently, gets excited and dances around and sings. He's going to be THE coolest kid.
I'm having another good hair day thanks to my new favorite accessory - the headband. Oh thank heavens for whatever technology was invented to make somewhat comfortable headbands! Remember how they used to dig into your skull when you were little. My search for the perfect headband is ongoing and now fueled by a desire to have awesome hair more often. Too bad summer is upon us or else I would wear my leg warmers and a headband and have a total flashback.
Speaking of flashbacks. I think I might plan an 80s dance. Themes are all the rage. Then I wouldn't have to worry about the DJ playing sucky music because it would all be 80s and it would all be retro and fantastic. Thoughts, suggestions?
Also. I really don't like volley ball. They play it every week after institute and I just refuse to play...politely of course. I just remember always getting hit in the face. It's even happened to me several times while standing on the side lines minding my own business. I am not friends with this sport and doubt I ever will be. Plus, I have terrible hand eye coordination. Seriously.
Now that I'm back from Utah and away from my bestest pallies, I've realized several things. No one here calls me a "wise forest sage" or makes any reference to Georgia Nicholson books. I miss including those references in my every day speech and I shall probably re-read the books (and finally read book 8) to cheer myself up. I am also still making jokes that only people in Utah get. No one picks up on my Gilmore Girls references (JAM HANDS) or my Strongbad voices/sayings (long pants, long pants). Tis sad. Someday I'll have a husband and I will make him understand all of this...I imagine Miri is doing that right this minute - training Mike to understand inside jokes and nonsensical humor so he will respond to things appropriately.
I'm also pretty aware of my ears at the moment. They hurt for several reasons: my headphones for work (I do a lot of transcription) are jamming the back of my earrings into my neck, the doctor thinks I might have TMJ, sinus pressure, and itchy allergy symptoms. At least my hair looks good and my earrings are tres cute.
Tomorrow is a busy day for me. I am watching nephews and niece, I have to make an appearance at a BBQ and I am in charge of a YSA activity. Not to mention there will be meals and grocery shopping to take care of.
I don't like the term "BBQ." It's lazy and I dislike my use of it.
Also - TMJ? Seriously? I can't wait for my appointment next week to figure this out. I have noticed pain in my jaw from time to time, usually in the morning and in the afternoon and more so when I've been transcribing all day. I wonder if I zone out while I type and start clenching my jaw or grinding my teeth. I just don't notice what I do with my jaw, I only notice when it hurts.
I've run out of random things to share. Except to say I like the occasional "stream of consciousness" posts. They are soothing and interesting to me. Also, I know I'm completely random, but this line of thinking makes total sense in my head.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Now Featuring...
I've decided to try and institute a somewhat regular installment on my blog. This is the first one! huzzah! Basically I am really liking my hair today and I wanted to blog about it. But I decided to take this one a step further (ie, we are going to pretend that this isn't just about me being obsessed with my hair, but being happier about things on a larger, not-about-me-all-the-time scale).
So here's how it will play out (considering I actually remember to do this, which I think I will this time): I am going to write about something each week that I am extremely happy with or something I like regarding myself or my friends, life, job, etc., etc., etc. Maybe this will keep me in a more positive mindset - it is always good to think positively. Maybe this will get more input from people - comments and responses galore! Maybe this will fall to the wayside of the Blogiverse like so many tags and lists. But who cares? I certainly don't. At least it gives me something to post (for those of you who anxiously await each new and highly entertaining post of mine).
So, my hair.
It looks really good today, especially considering I fixed it yesterday for church and haven't touched it since. It's been a little rained on, slept on and played with by the somewhat questionably clean hands of an adorable two year old during my futile attempt to get him to nap on a Sunday afternoon (he was SO very close, I swear). This morning, I woke up late for work. I literally rolled out of bed, got dressed, put on a headband and tada! good hair!
I've always liked my hair and tried to treat it accordingly so it will continue to like me back. I work around the annoying swirly spots inherited from my family and in turn it curls and straightens when I ask it to. Sometimes I am not so nice to my hair - that usually involves a blow dryer.
So there you have it. I love my hair.
Thanks for enduring this post. Tune in next week for a special Utah edition of Now Featuring... as I am going to Utah and will surely have many things to be extremely happy about.
So here's how it will play out (considering I actually remember to do this, which I think I will this time): I am going to write about something each week that I am extremely happy with or something I like regarding myself or my friends, life, job, etc., etc., etc. Maybe this will keep me in a more positive mindset - it is always good to think positively. Maybe this will get more input from people - comments and responses galore! Maybe this will fall to the wayside of the Blogiverse like so many tags and lists. But who cares? I certainly don't. At least it gives me something to post (for those of you who anxiously await each new and highly entertaining post of mine).
So, my hair.
It looks really good today, especially considering I fixed it yesterday for church and haven't touched it since. It's been a little rained on, slept on and played with by the somewhat questionably clean hands of an adorable two year old during my futile attempt to get him to nap on a Sunday afternoon (he was SO very close, I swear). This morning, I woke up late for work. I literally rolled out of bed, got dressed, put on a headband and tada! good hair!
I've always liked my hair and tried to treat it accordingly so it will continue to like me back. I work around the annoying swirly spots inherited from my family and in turn it curls and straightens when I ask it to. Sometimes I am not so nice to my hair - that usually involves a blow dryer.
So there you have it. I love my hair.
Thanks for enduring this post. Tune in next week for a special Utah edition of Now Featuring... as I am going to Utah and will surely have many things to be extremely happy about.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Favoritos
Google Reader. Best Ever.
SNL Digital Shorts.
My new lappie, Cheese. He's a good ol' computer and shiny too! (p.s. I named "him" Cheese because it's a Mac - Mac and Cheese. )
John Krasinksi.
Little Bear.
Encouraging Monkey's singing and dancing (most recently to the tunes of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang).
CPK Thai Crunch Salad. Heaven on a plate.
Andy Samberg.
Reminiscing.
Alyssa and Christy, who make me laugh a lot and listen to my venting even though they really don't have to.
Getting packages in the mail - even if I paid for it myself.
Following through with a plan even though it may be far-fetched and might not ever really happen. At least I will have tried.
SNL Digital Shorts.
My new lappie, Cheese. He's a good ol' computer and shiny too! (p.s. I named "him" Cheese because it's a Mac - Mac and Cheese. )
John Krasinksi.
Little Bear.
Encouraging Monkey's singing and dancing (most recently to the tunes of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang).
CPK Thai Crunch Salad. Heaven on a plate.
Andy Samberg.
Reminiscing.
Alyssa and Christy, who make me laugh a lot and listen to my venting even though they really don't have to.
Getting packages in the mail - even if I paid for it myself.
Following through with a plan even though it may be far-fetched and might not ever really happen. At least I will have tried.
Monday, April 7, 2008
April 1st.
I love Chili's. They have yummy food. So that's where we went on my birthday for dinner with my Grandparents. Lauren dressed the boys in matching outfits. Monkey wore his "sunnies" the whole car ride there and for the first five or so minutes in the restaurant. He's freaking adorable. Little Bear was hungry - that's why he looks so mad.
Here is LB after he ate. He was looking out the windows - He looks this serious all the time...except for right before he eats when he looks mad (see above photo). haha.
Finally, here is me with Monkey making faces. It was a great birthday dinner and they even gave me a free Molten Chocolate cake with an extra big scoop of ice cream on top. Big enough that Lauren, Monkey and I couldn't even finish it. Which is saying a lot - because those things are almost always too good not to finish.
Here is LB after he ate. He was looking out the windows - He looks this serious all the time...except for right before he eats when he looks mad (see above photo). haha.
Finally, here is me with Monkey making faces. It was a great birthday dinner and they even gave me a free Molten Chocolate cake with an extra big scoop of ice cream on top. Big enough that Lauren, Monkey and I couldn't even finish it. Which is saying a lot - because those things are almost always too good not to finish.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Twenty-Five.
That's right. I'm turning 25. It doesn't seem right, but there isn't much I can do about it now. haha. Lauren posted this in honor of my big day. I have to admit, I got a little choked up, but appreciated every word. I mean, who knows me better than her? Absolutely no one, and I like it that way.
So this is my birthday post. First comes pictures, then comes a list because lists are fun.
25 Things for which I am Grateful:
1. Being able to laugh and cuddle with my mom.
2. All of my nephews and my niece and the time I get to spend with them.
3. My sister.
4. My friends who love and support me like they would a member of their own family.
5. The gospel.
6. Books.
7. Pretty much all media outlets; music, movies, television.
8. Being able to keep in touch with friends via blogging and the internet.
9. A mom and sister who know me oh so very well.
10. Comfort. Comfortable living situations, comfortable shoes, comfortable beds, etc.
11. Blue Baby.
12. Chocolate covered strawberries.
13. Mexican food.
14. Bullet (my car).
15. Cheese (my computer).
16. My Ipod.
17. Daisies.
18. Snuggles with nephews #1-5 and niece #1.
19. TV Marathons.
20. My entire family.
21. Friends who make a big deal about my birthday because they know it means a lot to me.
22. The book, "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" and the memories that accompany it.
23. Dancing.
24. Singing.
25. Birthdays.
So this is my birthday post. First comes pictures, then comes a list because lists are fun.
25 Things for which I am Grateful:
1. Being able to laugh and cuddle with my mom.
2. All of my nephews and my niece and the time I get to spend with them.
3. My sister.
4. My friends who love and support me like they would a member of their own family.
5. The gospel.
6. Books.
7. Pretty much all media outlets; music, movies, television.
8. Being able to keep in touch with friends via blogging and the internet.
9. A mom and sister who know me oh so very well.
10. Comfort. Comfortable living situations, comfortable shoes, comfortable beds, etc.
11. Blue Baby.
12. Chocolate covered strawberries.
13. Mexican food.
14. Bullet (my car).
15. Cheese (my computer).
16. My Ipod.
17. Daisies.
18. Snuggles with nephews #1-5 and niece #1.
19. TV Marathons.
20. My entire family.
21. Friends who make a big deal about my birthday because they know it means a lot to me.
22. The book, "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" and the memories that accompany it.
23. Dancing.
24. Singing.
25. Birthdays.
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