Where have I been? Well, August was really busy because Ben and I went on vacation to Colonial Williamsburg. That doesn't account for half of July and half of September... hmm.
Anyway, Ben got promoted which is so awesome. I'm so proud of him, he's come so far this year. He has to do training in his store for a few weeks and then has to go to Atlanta for three weeks. Three weeks. Three weeks without him. I can't even express how much I'm going to miss him. It's not like it's for a few days, it's for three weeks. Also, he's leaving on his birthday. I should be off the weekend before, so hopefully we can do something then.
I was so excited to have today off because I have the whole house all to myself. Mom and Mike went on vacation to Cape May for a few days. I am glad she's getting away for a few days. She never goes anywhere for more than an over night thing. So, I thought I'd have a nice day, just do my laundry, scrapbook a little, put on some Friends for background noise. Now I'm just a little somber. I'll live.
Another good thing is that I've lost 10 ish pounds. If you go by my scale it's 10 lbs , if you go by my work scale it's 12 lbs.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Something to look forward to!
Ben finally got approved for his vacation time in August. So this means we're going away!!! I really look forward to getting away a few times a year. It really helps me to regroup. Ben and I both really need this vacation.
We decided on Williamsburg for this years big trip! We both agreed that we didn't want to spend more than $500-$600ish. Well I was able to book a condo, yes, a condo for four nights at $450. Umm... can we say hell yes? Also, if we wanted to get the 7 day 7 attraction pass its $177 dollars. So, if I do my math right, it seems like we'll each be paying around $400 before extras. Since this is a condo we're staying at, we can bring food with us to cook! Oh, and the best part about it is, there's a jacuzzi! I am SO excited! I can not wait to get away with Ben!
26 days...
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ignorance isn't bliss
I've been talking to this person I used to work with for a while now. They are easily the most ignorant person I've ever known in my life. I can't even explain the depth of their stupidity! Is it really possible for a human to be so incredibly dense? How can you not want to better yourself? I can't imagine sitting at home jobless, not helping to make dinner or clean or do anything but watch TV. Then they pick fights with me over something that happened with one of their family members. I'm tired of their pissy mood! Enough of that! Just had to get that out hehe.
So, good news for Ben and I!! We joined a gym! I'm very excited about this because we both need to get in better shape. I think we will be good motivation for each other. Yesterday we weighed and measured ourselves all over. Now we can keep track of how much we've lost.
Tonight Ben and I are going to the 3:10 am showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part two in IMAX 3D. This is the last Harry Potter movie! I can't wait to see it. The midnight showing was sold out so we have to see the next one. It should be a great day.
So, good news for Ben and I!! We joined a gym! I'm very excited about this because we both need to get in better shape. I think we will be good motivation for each other. Yesterday we weighed and measured ourselves all over. Now we can keep track of how much we've lost.
Tonight Ben and I are going to the 3:10 am showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part two in IMAX 3D. This is the last Harry Potter movie! I can't wait to see it. The midnight showing was sold out so we have to see the next one. It should be a great day.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Recurring dreams and somber music
So, I've been pretty terrible with writing, huh? I guess I've just had a lot on my mind. Of course when I go to actually write them out I can't think of half of them!
Well, one weird thing is the recurring dream that I've had for years happened again last night. I know exactly what spurred it on. Last night I had stumbled upon an old friends Facebook through a mutual friend and it brought back a lot of memories. It seemed like this dream went on all night and these kind of dreams always feel real!
The dream has the same basic plot, just different settings and such. It's always about this friend and us somehow bumping into each other and me telling her about these dreams I've been having and how I was sorry for things that happened between us years ago. She usually responds in the same way every time, and agrees that we should forget what happened back then and be friends again. I swear the dreams get sadder each time. This time I was driving and then walking on the one back road not too far from here. Then somehow her and I ran into each other and we hugged. I told her that I've had so many of these dreams before and they all end the same way, by me waking up. I said that I was afraid that this one was the same, but she told me that it wasn't and it was real, that we really were friends again. I was crying in the dream and then I woke up.
I just can't get this out of my head today! Her and I stopped being friends about five years ago and shortly after our "breakup" is when these started happening. I had these dreams three to four times a week a few years ago. Luckily, they're few and far between. I suppose I got what was on my mind out so I can go to sleep and hopefully have more cheerful dreams!
Also, on a completely different topic, Ben and I have been considering moving out with a room mate. We've been discussing this for a while now, but we're not sure if we're financially ready for the expenses of an apartment. So, tonight Ben asked me to move in with him at his house. I would very much like to do that, I'm just not sure if it can happen right away. There's so much more that has to be discussed and whatnot. Plus, I wouldn't want my mom to think that I'm abandoning her. Well, we'll see what happens!
Well, one weird thing is the recurring dream that I've had for years happened again last night. I know exactly what spurred it on. Last night I had stumbled upon an old friends Facebook through a mutual friend and it brought back a lot of memories. It seemed like this dream went on all night and these kind of dreams always feel real!
The dream has the same basic plot, just different settings and such. It's always about this friend and us somehow bumping into each other and me telling her about these dreams I've been having and how I was sorry for things that happened between us years ago. She usually responds in the same way every time, and agrees that we should forget what happened back then and be friends again. I swear the dreams get sadder each time. This time I was driving and then walking on the one back road not too far from here. Then somehow her and I ran into each other and we hugged. I told her that I've had so many of these dreams before and they all end the same way, by me waking up. I said that I was afraid that this one was the same, but she told me that it wasn't and it was real, that we really were friends again. I was crying in the dream and then I woke up.
I just can't get this out of my head today! Her and I stopped being friends about five years ago and shortly after our "breakup" is when these started happening. I had these dreams three to four times a week a few years ago. Luckily, they're few and far between. I suppose I got what was on my mind out so I can go to sleep and hopefully have more cheerful dreams!
Also, on a completely different topic, Ben and I have been considering moving out with a room mate. We've been discussing this for a while now, but we're not sure if we're financially ready for the expenses of an apartment. So, tonight Ben asked me to move in with him at his house. I would very much like to do that, I'm just not sure if it can happen right away. There's so much more that has to be discussed and whatnot. Plus, I wouldn't want my mom to think that I'm abandoning her. Well, we'll see what happens!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
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First, I'll start with some kind of high note. Last weekend my mom, her boyfriend and myself all went to New York City for the day. We had such a blast! We woke up with the birds at about 4 am and got the train by 6:15 am. It was better to get up early because we got into the city a little before 8 am. My mom's boyfriend had never been to the city, so we did all the touristy stuff like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center, Saint Patricks Cathedral etc. It was the perfect day to go, I had such a great time with them! I will put pictures on here another day though.
On Friday, Ben and I went to Bushkill Falls in Pennsylvania which was so beautiful. That trip definitely made us realize how out of shape we really are! Yesterday we both worked and I went to his house around 6:30 pm to dog watch Rascal. I thought I'd surprise him with a hot meal when he came home from work. I had chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies and some raw veggies. He seemed to appreciate what I had done. During dinner we had an argument which really set the tone for the rest of the evening. We haven't really been getting along lately as it is. I hate crying in front of people, it makes me feel so weak. It feels like that's all I've been doing the past few days. I haven't cried as hard as I did last night in years. I feel like I'm standing completely still and everything around me is shattering. We've had these conversations before on how we can possibly improve our relationship, but what more can I do? I'm not a terribly religious person, but last night, I actually prayed for help. What's happening in this life of mine? :(
Since we were up so long bickering last night, I only got two and a half hours of sleep. Man, was I dragging at work. I know I should probably take a nap before Ben gets out of work, but I'm in a stupor. My mind just keeps going...
On Friday, Ben and I went to Bushkill Falls in Pennsylvania which was so beautiful. That trip definitely made us realize how out of shape we really are! Yesterday we both worked and I went to his house around 6:30 pm to dog watch Rascal. I thought I'd surprise him with a hot meal when he came home from work. I had chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies and some raw veggies. He seemed to appreciate what I had done. During dinner we had an argument which really set the tone for the rest of the evening. We haven't really been getting along lately as it is. I hate crying in front of people, it makes me feel so weak. It feels like that's all I've been doing the past few days. I haven't cried as hard as I did last night in years. I feel like I'm standing completely still and everything around me is shattering. We've had these conversations before on how we can possibly improve our relationship, but what more can I do? I'm not a terribly religious person, but last night, I actually prayed for help. What's happening in this life of mine? :(
Since we were up so long bickering last night, I only got two and a half hours of sleep. Man, was I dragging at work. I know I should probably take a nap before Ben gets out of work, but I'm in a stupor. My mind just keeps going...
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Resolutions
It's been almost six months since New Year's and have I accomplished anything??
- Be a more positive person ----- I am trying... I hope it's working! Fingers crossed!
- Lessen my debt ----- I've been paying as much as I can, but I'm still in the hole!
- Give up at least 3 credit cards ----- So far one is completely paid off!
- Lose at least 15 pounds ----- I lost 5ish. Better than nothing
- Eat healthier ----- I try, but that doesn't always work out.
- Get my car fixed!!! ----- I did this one!!!
- Pursue a different career ----- The more I think about it, the more I think I should pursue more into the career I'm already in.
- Read more ----- I have been!! I forgot how much I love to read.
- Sleep more regularly ----- Hmm... I slept about 3 hours last night, what do you think??
- Swear less ----- I have been better with this as well.
- Travel somewhere new ----- Ben and I are planning something, I'm not sure what yet! We'll have to make it somewhere new! Actually, we went to Sandy Hook, New Jersey at the beginning of May. That counts right?? I had never been there!
Overall, I have been making progress on my New Year's Resolutions! Five out of eleven is not bad considering most people forget their resolutions by January 3rd. Now lets hope for no rain this weekend so we can have a nice trip into the city! :)
- Be a more positive person ----- I am trying... I hope it's working! Fingers crossed!
- Lessen my debt ----- I've been paying as much as I can, but I'm still in the hole!
- Give up at least 3 credit cards ----- So far one is completely paid off!
- Lose at least 15 pounds ----- I lost 5ish. Better than nothing
- Eat healthier ----- I try, but that doesn't always work out.
- Get my car fixed!!! ----- I did this one!!!
- Pursue a different career ----- The more I think about it, the more I think I should pursue more into the career I'm already in.
- Read more ----- I have been!! I forgot how much I love to read.
- Sleep more regularly ----- Hmm... I slept about 3 hours last night, what do you think??
- Swear less ----- I have been better with this as well.
- Travel somewhere new ----- Ben and I are planning something, I'm not sure what yet! We'll have to make it somewhere new! Actually, we went to Sandy Hook, New Jersey at the beginning of May. That counts right?? I had never been there!
Overall, I have been making progress on my New Year's Resolutions! Five out of eleven is not bad considering most people forget their resolutions by January 3rd. Now lets hope for no rain this weekend so we can have a nice trip into the city! :)
Friday, May 20, 2011
Calla Lilies
Last weekend the family and I ran some errands and ended up looking at flowers and plants and such. We found the most beautiful calla lilies. When I get married I'd like to have orange calla lilies :)
I like the style of this one as well as the color
I like the simplicity of this one most. Just calla lilies and some greenery
I love pink and yellow :)
These are very pretty, but a little too sinister for a wedding
These are a few I took over the weekend
Next weekend we're all planning to go to New York City for the day. I really hope Ben can come. He's not sure if he has that day off or not. I'm also hoping that it doesn't rain! It's been raining everyday for what seems like a month. I want the sunshine back!
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