I just went through all of my drafted posts on this blog and deleted them. You see, I have this problem where I type things either in fits of rage, extreme confusion, or frustration, only to get to the end of the post and realize that I'm being really dramatic, or irrational. I then decide to just save the post and to let myself cool it for a day or two. If I can go back after I'm cooled down and hit the submit button without any worry, then I would do it. The problem is that if I can't post it the first time, then it must make me look pretty bad or be super rude or something, so it just ends up getting deleted.
This last week I did a post about how semi-confused I was about something that doesn't even matter. I re-read it again this morning and was annoyed with myself. I was being that dramatic girl about something that, until this weekend, had never been said out loud. The post was annoying because I couldn't come out and really make that crap public...because it simply didn't matter, and would never matter.
I realized this week while talking to a good friend that, while it's good to be "ballsy" in life, it's really irrelevant to make bold moves when it comes to something that isn't good for you.
We all occasionally get tricked into thinking that things or people are good for us. Maybe it's just what's around or what feels good at the time or we're just bored and want a change, but sometimes our little brains and big hearts forget to think about the big picture.
I normally would be the one who would give people advice and say "if it's worth it then do something about it. Pray about it first, but try it. What do you have to lose?" BUT..the problem isn't really actually getting yourself to make bold moves I don't think. Yes, that part is hard, but I think the hardest part is deciding if it's worth it or if it fits into your life "plan." This can relate to anything really..
If you ever find your brain running about something that seems ridiculous. Shut it down. Decide if it's worth it to make a move. If it is, then stop thinking about it and do something about it. You really don't have anything to lose. Apply for that job, move to a completely different state because it feels right, tell that friend exactly how you feel! If it's worth it, then you have to at least try. Maybe it won't work out.. but at least you can say you tried and you can move on to the next thing.
Now, the harder situation is when you think you want something or someone but deep down you know that it's not right for you or would never work out. People might say that's being really cynical, but I feel like it's just being realistic. There are some things that are intriguing to me or catch my eye but that doesn't mean that it would ever work out or be what I need. That doesn't mean that I have a bad attitude or that I'm not a dreamer, it's just being realistic.
I've found that the best thing to do when in this situation is to think about years down the road.. what are you doing? Where are you living? Are you in love? What is that person like? Why do you love them?
Really.. think about it right now before you read on.
You don't have all the answers and you don't know exactly how life will play out, but all of those things you just thought about are what you really want and I promise you that those things are attainable. (If you took it serious of course.. I mean, I could have said that "I'm a celebrity, married to a recently baptized Zac Efron and I love him because he has the priesthood, he is funny and is good to me." haha you get what I'm saying.) If you took it seriously then the things you probably thought about are simple, basic, realistic things of what you want/need to have a happy fulfilled life.
If something doesn't fit into that plan then why would you waste your time? I don't know.. every person is different and I guess you can still follow through with it even if it is the exact opposite of where you want to be. Learning experiences? idk. do what you want. It could work out. Me? I go with what feels good but I don't like taking detours or wasting time.
I guess what I'm saying is that yes, we have irrational thoughts and feelings sometimes. You can decide to feed into them OR you can see where it fits into your plan of what you want down the road. If it doesn't, don't do it. Forget about it and move on. If it does and you keep getting the feeling that you need to do something (as long as it doesn't physically hurt you.. I want to make sure I get that straight), then you just need to be ballsy. Stop thinking about it and do it. You can even call me and I will help give you the confidence or bother you until you get it done ;)
Just do whatever you can to make sure you're progressing and happy!
For me.. I will just chalk one up to a lapse in judgment and irrational word vomit.
Don't ask--It's already irrelevant and forgotten :)
Carpe Diem!
Monday, September 30, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Wednesday
"You know who you remind me of?...Drew Barrymore in 50 First Dates."
- Camille (Mail Room Lady at work)
This is literally the third person I've heard this from over the last couple of years.. it's weird. 1.) Because I don't look like her. At all 2) She's way prettier and 3.) I'm not sure if it's actually a compliment because she was super weird in that movie. Camille said it's because of the way I talk. So there you go. Whatever. I'll take it!
"I love this."
-Easton going on about my old man crush
I mentioned in my last post that this old man kind of caught my eye last week. Super funny story and Easton was just loving it. I'm sure the excessive caffeine and late night had a little something to do with it... or simply the fact that I've never really talk about "crushes." haha meh. OVER IT.
"Jenn, go line dance with him!!"
-My Boss
You seriously tell one person that you have a slight old man crush and that turns into your boss finding out and making fun of you. I should have just listened to him and line danced with him. BAHAHA yeah right.
"Come on...I like to have fun and party!" -Nieko
"We had fun last night." -Grandma Jenn
"I like to have fun and party two nights in a row." -Nieko
Everyone needs to have at least one friend who wakes you up and makes you realize that life is too short to be sleepy and boring on the weekends. Thanks, Nieko Bird.
"Don't feel bad about your plant. It's not like it will come back to haunt you."
-Mom trying to reassure me that it was OK to get rid of my plant
I shouldn't even give people another reason to think I'm weird but I really do have an emotional connection with plants. This isn't new because I've talked about it before. Well, when my grandpa Stump died almost 4 years ago (next month), instead of picking some flowers to take home (because i've always hated how picked flowers in a vase just die) I decided to take home a beautiful peace Lilly. Long story short, I've kept the think alive and kicking for almost 4 years in the same original pot. The problem is that you can't do that. Plants need to eventually be repotted with new soil. I never did that because when I realized I needed to do it, I knew that it wouldn't make the transplant alive. Well, yesterday my mom finally convinced me that it was OK to let it go. There were still shiny green leaves but there was a lot of trimming and ugly at the base of the plant. I was sad. Scratch that, I'm still sad this morning. It really took me about an hour of thinking about it and talking about it before I bagged it up and put it to rest in the dumpster behind my apartment. SAD.
But really, what if plants did come back to haunt you? NIGHTMARE.
"SNAKES ON A PLANE!!!"
-Me to my mom over Facetime before she instantly hung up on me.
Sometimes my mom and I have the funniest conversations. We had a pause for a second and me, being super weird, instantly and randomly screamed, "SNAKES ON A PLANE" and she instantly hung up on me. You guys, my mom can't even hear the word "snake" without freaking out. In fact, I know she reads my blog and she probably didn't even finish reading this post or skipped to the next section because she's so terrified. I finally called her back and she said in the most serious voice ever, "Don't you say that nasty word. I'll hang up on you again." hahahaha I love my mom.
"Have you been dating a long time?" -Lady in my ward to another girl
"Yes." (Insert exaggerated eye roll and sigh) "Almost 3 months."
-Typical mormon girl
I almost didn't write this one down because it's embarrassing. I could go on and on about how I feel about these people. The girl sitting next to me heard me accidentally laugh out loud when I over heard this conversation and luckily she felt the same way I did. We couldn't stop laughing. People, 3 months is not a long time. That's not even a semester of college. Get freakin' real. I mean, It's your life, do whatever. Pull a Klohe Kardashian and get engaged after 9 days of knowing someone, whatever. But don't act like 3 months is 2 years. Bring yourself back from the clouds and embrace the fact that you're weird and don't try to make it seem better than it really is. Oh, and good luck with that relationship.
I'm done.
- Camille (Mail Room Lady at work)
This is literally the third person I've heard this from over the last couple of years.. it's weird. 1.) Because I don't look like her. At all 2) She's way prettier and 3.) I'm not sure if it's actually a compliment because she was super weird in that movie. Camille said it's because of the way I talk. So there you go. Whatever. I'll take it!
"I love this."
-Easton going on about my old man crush
I mentioned in my last post that this old man kind of caught my eye last week. Super funny story and Easton was just loving it. I'm sure the excessive caffeine and late night had a little something to do with it... or simply the fact that I've never really talk about "crushes." haha meh. OVER IT.
"Jenn, go line dance with him!!"
-My Boss
You seriously tell one person that you have a slight old man crush and that turns into your boss finding out and making fun of you. I should have just listened to him and line danced with him. BAHAHA yeah right.
"Come on...I like to have fun and party!" -Nieko
"We had fun last night." -Grandma Jenn
"I like to have fun and party two nights in a row." -Nieko
Everyone needs to have at least one friend who wakes you up and makes you realize that life is too short to be sleepy and boring on the weekends. Thanks, Nieko Bird.
"Don't feel bad about your plant. It's not like it will come back to haunt you."
-Mom trying to reassure me that it was OK to get rid of my plant
I shouldn't even give people another reason to think I'm weird but I really do have an emotional connection with plants. This isn't new because I've talked about it before. Well, when my grandpa Stump died almost 4 years ago (next month), instead of picking some flowers to take home (because i've always hated how picked flowers in a vase just die) I decided to take home a beautiful peace Lilly. Long story short, I've kept the think alive and kicking for almost 4 years in the same original pot. The problem is that you can't do that. Plants need to eventually be repotted with new soil. I never did that because when I realized I needed to do it, I knew that it wouldn't make the transplant alive. Well, yesterday my mom finally convinced me that it was OK to let it go. There were still shiny green leaves but there was a lot of trimming and ugly at the base of the plant. I was sad. Scratch that, I'm still sad this morning. It really took me about an hour of thinking about it and talking about it before I bagged it up and put it to rest in the dumpster behind my apartment. SAD.
But really, what if plants did come back to haunt you? NIGHTMARE.
"SNAKES ON A PLANE!!!"
-Me to my mom over Facetime before she instantly hung up on me.
Sometimes my mom and I have the funniest conversations. We had a pause for a second and me, being super weird, instantly and randomly screamed, "SNAKES ON A PLANE" and she instantly hung up on me. You guys, my mom can't even hear the word "snake" without freaking out. In fact, I know she reads my blog and she probably didn't even finish reading this post or skipped to the next section because she's so terrified. I finally called her back and she said in the most serious voice ever, "Don't you say that nasty word. I'll hang up on you again." hahahaha I love my mom.
"Have you been dating a long time?" -Lady in my ward to another girl
"Yes." (Insert exaggerated eye roll and sigh) "Almost 3 months."
-Typical mormon girl
I almost didn't write this one down because it's embarrassing. I could go on and on about how I feel about these people. The girl sitting next to me heard me accidentally laugh out loud when I over heard this conversation and luckily she felt the same way I did. We couldn't stop laughing. People, 3 months is not a long time. That's not even a semester of college. Get freakin' real. I mean, It's your life, do whatever. Pull a Klohe Kardashian and get engaged after 9 days of knowing someone, whatever. But don't act like 3 months is 2 years. Bring yourself back from the clouds and embrace the fact that you're weird and don't try to make it seem better than it really is. Oh, and good luck with that relationship.
I'm done.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Life is Good
It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted anything but I've actually been pretty busy the last couple of weeks. (Oh and before anyone asks, I haven't been writing down too many things for Wednesday posts. It was starting to feel like a chore so I might not do those as often. We'll see. I make my own rules.)
I guess I will just hit the points from the last few weeks. The deats. Lessons learned. The usual:
1- The Parma Reception for Cole and Kier went great. Again, we have so many supportive family members and friends. It's amazing. I've decided that one of the top 5 reasons why I want to get married some day is because I totally want all the money and gifts. Not joking. Sure, they got about 4 too many crock pots and glass casserole dishes, but whatever, those were instantly turned into cash, which I love. Someone needs to find me a guy to marry so I can get gifts. The end.
Actually, Alex and I decided that even if we don't get married, we each are going to have a "celebration of life" party in our honor. Now, this won't be like a birthday.. it will be the status of a wedding, complete with invitations, decorations, fancy attire, and gifts. Ok, ok.. maybe if we were on a reality TV show. A girl can dream.
2- Last week was the longest week of my life. Yes, I exaggerate quite a bit, but it really was a long week. It was the FranklinCovey Sales and Delivery Conference at the Marriott City Creek in downtown Salt Lake City. Four days of long meetings, fun activities, and prizes. Of course the activities and prizes were my favorite part but I didn't mind some of the meetings either. It's kind of nice getting a reminder of how great your job really is. I work for a company that has so many great practices and teaches people how to be better! I'm not sure what is better than that. It was just great getting to meet some of the people that I only get to work with over the phone and email.
3-I discovered that I don't mind old men. When I say that, I mean, that I found myself crushing on a guy that was probably my dad's age. Maybe older. It's whatever. It wasn't that "omg, butterflies in the stomach" kind of crush, but I just thought he was cute and nice. Like, a little more than I should have. Problem is that 1.) he's old and 2.) I work with him. HAHAHAHHAHAHA. Funniest mini crush of my life. Old men. smh. HAHAHHHAHA. Weird. Irrational. Ridiculous. That's really the best way I can explain it.
4- Living alone can be problematic. I started hearing sounds that I've never heard before in the living room area. Of course I immediately think I'm smack dab in the middle of some horror film so I still sleep with my bedroom door closed and have started leaving the hall light on while I'm going back from one room to another. The other night I even contemplated sleeping with my bathroom light on. I didn't though. I really need to stop watching scary movies but I just love them too much. In addition to the sounds, I've gone from grocery shopping once a week to successfully not going to the store for two and a half weeks. Sure, I had the conference last week so I was fed almost all week, but I don't know if I even would have gone if I didn't have the conference. I realized on Saturday that I better go to the store to at least get stuff for lunches for this week. I went and ended up getting some lettuce, hummus and reduce fat wheat thins. I think I have a problem. I'll figure it out soon, It's just been a minute since I've had to cook and shop for just one person.
5- I ordered my new 32 gig iPhone 5S. I know this really isn't a big deal but if you have any kind of broken button on your phone then you should feel my pain and be excited with me. Of course I didn't get there in time to get one that day but I did get it ordered. It also helps that it was paid for with a bonus from work. I love free stuff! I just hope it gets here sooner than they said it will. Fingers crossed.
6- I love my brother. We got to spend all day Saturday together. Movies, Lunch and shopping.. it was a good day :) I just love that he doesn't work on the weekends so we can for sure catch up on those days when we're both off.
7-Apartment hunting is officially almost over. Amanda and I found a place that we really like, but of course they were closed on Saturday when we tried to get it finished up. We should know over the next couple of days if they have a availability for us and when we're moving. I feel like I move all the time, but I'm excited for a change, and to start saving some monies ;) I just can't believe that it's already coming so fast!
8- I've realized this weekend that there are some people who just won't like you. This should be something that I realized long before the age of 25 but I've met some people in my life who just have negative feelings toward people for no real reason. I guess the best thing I can come up with is that you just can't care about these people. You can go on with your life and not have negative feelings toward them but just laugh, brush it off your shoulder, and move on with your life because the truth is that those people don't matter in your life. Yes, they are children of God, but that doesn't mean you have to be around them or tolerate them. Choose to ignore people who bring your down or those who choose to be rude or negative. Again, you don't have to be rude but you can just be like "meh" and move on. I recently found out about this girl who wrote the C word on my Niece's blog for no reason at all. Ew. The best part is that she hasn't even seen this girl for over a year. Pathetic, right? It really is true that some people really have nothing better to do with their lives than to try to bring people down to their miserable level. These people suck. Kind of like Satan sucks.
Stay away from them. Don't feed into their negative energy. It's not worth it.
9- Things ALWAYS find a way of working out. This is something that I have to remind myself about quite often. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've blogged about it multiple times. When we go through a trial we are able to make it through because we know that if we are trying that the Lord always has a plan and that things will just work out..eventually. It's funny that the things I stressed out about 3 months ago aren't even an issue right now like I thought they were going to be. I was worried about how I was going to take care of things and how I was going to live on my own and that's not even close to an issue right now. I know it's because I put the Lord first, I pay my tithing, and I have Faith. Things have just worked out.
I got a promotion at work (Team Lead) which comes with a little more money. It came just at the right time that I needed the morale boost AND things have fallen into place with getting an apartment in Layton with Amanda where I can save some money for a little while. Things really just work out. Of course that doesn't mean that we don't stress along the way, or that we don't have really long "down" periods sometimes, or that other issues don't or won't come up but I'm grateful for times like this. It's a real testimony builder for me of God's love for each of his Children. Even in the hardest times of my life, I've been reminded that things have ALWAYS work out at the right time they are meant to work out. Life can't suck for too long as long as you are opening your eyes to all the good around you.
10- Life is good, people.
I guess I will just hit the points from the last few weeks. The deats. Lessons learned. The usual:
1- The Parma Reception for Cole and Kier went great. Again, we have so many supportive family members and friends. It's amazing. I've decided that one of the top 5 reasons why I want to get married some day is because I totally want all the money and gifts. Not joking. Sure, they got about 4 too many crock pots and glass casserole dishes, but whatever, those were instantly turned into cash, which I love. Someone needs to find me a guy to marry so I can get gifts. The end.
Actually, Alex and I decided that even if we don't get married, we each are going to have a "celebration of life" party in our honor. Now, this won't be like a birthday.. it will be the status of a wedding, complete with invitations, decorations, fancy attire, and gifts. Ok, ok.. maybe if we were on a reality TV show. A girl can dream.
2- Last week was the longest week of my life. Yes, I exaggerate quite a bit, but it really was a long week. It was the FranklinCovey Sales and Delivery Conference at the Marriott City Creek in downtown Salt Lake City. Four days of long meetings, fun activities, and prizes. Of course the activities and prizes were my favorite part but I didn't mind some of the meetings either. It's kind of nice getting a reminder of how great your job really is. I work for a company that has so many great practices and teaches people how to be better! I'm not sure what is better than that. It was just great getting to meet some of the people that I only get to work with over the phone and email.
3-I discovered that I don't mind old men. When I say that, I mean, that I found myself crushing on a guy that was probably my dad's age. Maybe older. It's whatever. It wasn't that "omg, butterflies in the stomach" kind of crush, but I just thought he was cute and nice. Like, a little more than I should have. Problem is that 1.) he's old and 2.) I work with him. HAHAHAHHAHAHA. Funniest mini crush of my life. Old men. smh. HAHAHHHAHA. Weird. Irrational. Ridiculous. That's really the best way I can explain it.
4- Living alone can be problematic. I started hearing sounds that I've never heard before in the living room area. Of course I immediately think I'm smack dab in the middle of some horror film so I still sleep with my bedroom door closed and have started leaving the hall light on while I'm going back from one room to another. The other night I even contemplated sleeping with my bathroom light on. I didn't though. I really need to stop watching scary movies but I just love them too much. In addition to the sounds, I've gone from grocery shopping once a week to successfully not going to the store for two and a half weeks. Sure, I had the conference last week so I was fed almost all week, but I don't know if I even would have gone if I didn't have the conference. I realized on Saturday that I better go to the store to at least get stuff for lunches for this week. I went and ended up getting some lettuce, hummus and reduce fat wheat thins. I think I have a problem. I'll figure it out soon, It's just been a minute since I've had to cook and shop for just one person.
5- I ordered my new 32 gig iPhone 5S. I know this really isn't a big deal but if you have any kind of broken button on your phone then you should feel my pain and be excited with me. Of course I didn't get there in time to get one that day but I did get it ordered. It also helps that it was paid for with a bonus from work. I love free stuff! I just hope it gets here sooner than they said it will. Fingers crossed.
6- I love my brother. We got to spend all day Saturday together. Movies, Lunch and shopping.. it was a good day :) I just love that he doesn't work on the weekends so we can for sure catch up on those days when we're both off.
7-Apartment hunting is officially almost over. Amanda and I found a place that we really like, but of course they were closed on Saturday when we tried to get it finished up. We should know over the next couple of days if they have a availability for us and when we're moving. I feel like I move all the time, but I'm excited for a change, and to start saving some monies ;) I just can't believe that it's already coming so fast!
8- I've realized this weekend that there are some people who just won't like you. This should be something that I realized long before the age of 25 but I've met some people in my life who just have negative feelings toward people for no real reason. I guess the best thing I can come up with is that you just can't care about these people. You can go on with your life and not have negative feelings toward them but just laugh, brush it off your shoulder, and move on with your life because the truth is that those people don't matter in your life. Yes, they are children of God, but that doesn't mean you have to be around them or tolerate them. Choose to ignore people who bring your down or those who choose to be rude or negative. Again, you don't have to be rude but you can just be like "meh" and move on. I recently found out about this girl who wrote the C word on my Niece's blog for no reason at all. Ew. The best part is that she hasn't even seen this girl for over a year. Pathetic, right? It really is true that some people really have nothing better to do with their lives than to try to bring people down to their miserable level. These people suck. Kind of like Satan sucks.
Stay away from them. Don't feed into their negative energy. It's not worth it.
9- Things ALWAYS find a way of working out. This is something that I have to remind myself about quite often. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've blogged about it multiple times. When we go through a trial we are able to make it through because we know that if we are trying that the Lord always has a plan and that things will just work out..eventually. It's funny that the things I stressed out about 3 months ago aren't even an issue right now like I thought they were going to be. I was worried about how I was going to take care of things and how I was going to live on my own and that's not even close to an issue right now. I know it's because I put the Lord first, I pay my tithing, and I have Faith. Things have just worked out.
I got a promotion at work (Team Lead) which comes with a little more money. It came just at the right time that I needed the morale boost AND things have fallen into place with getting an apartment in Layton with Amanda where I can save some money for a little while. Things really just work out. Of course that doesn't mean that we don't stress along the way, or that we don't have really long "down" periods sometimes, or that other issues don't or won't come up but I'm grateful for times like this. It's a real testimony builder for me of God's love for each of his Children. Even in the hardest times of my life, I've been reminded that things have ALWAYS work out at the right time they are meant to work out. Life can't suck for too long as long as you are opening your eyes to all the good around you.
10- Life is good, people.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Wednesday
I know I didn't do a Wednesday post last week, I'm sorry! I did, however, manage to get a few things jotted down with all the craziness from last week. Here's what I got:
"I just had my whole family at the temple tonight... I'm the man."
-Dad
I told you already that being in the Temple with my family was awesome. Dad was just loving it. I guess that would be one of the proudest moments as a parent in our Church so I don't blame him for thinking he's pretty awesome, because he is.
"uhh (*look of extreme confusion*) I don't know what to do with babies."
-Willy after Mason agreed to go to him.
Hahaha I love that Mason is 2 years old and it still freaked him out. That kid needs a real baby in his family STAT! Mason also went to Easton and you can sure tell he is an uncle. haha Boys are funny. Mason is Funny. The end.
"You're her mom? I thought you were her friend; you look so young!"
-Temple working sucking up to mom
Mom made sure that everyone knew that the temple worker thought she looked so young this weekend. I don't blame her though, I do like those kind of compliments... but really? My friend? HAHA. Old people. smh.
"You radiate pure righteousness"
-Lady to Chris, Nieko and Kyle while they were at Breakfast waiting for all of us to come out of the Temple Saturday morning.
I do admit that when all the boys walked up to the temple in their white shirts and matching ties on Saturday morning I was like "woot woot, lookin' good!" They looked sharp and boy was it working. Apparently the lady at breakfast liked it too because she went right up to them and started talking to them about how righteous and pure they looked. Haha. The best part was listening to them explain that they told her they were waiting for a wedding at the temple that they couldn't go to and how she went on about mistakes and how they can't go in "YET." hahaha. So funny. Not that they aren't pure or righteous, but that lady... haha... Who does that? She should have just told them they looked hot and moved along. I'm sure that's what she really was thinking.
"Is there an Old Navy around here?" -Mom
"How about we go to the New Navy instead of getting old clothes. Come. on!" -Dad
My dad thinks he's REAL funny. Actually, he is real funny...so I guess it works.
"Son of a gun! I missed the Pokemon battles at Comic Con this weekend...:("
-Willy
Words that we should never be surprised to hear come out of Willy's mouth. But we still got a good laugh out of it. Now, I don't mean to post this so that you can cyber bully him.. he loves it so let it be! Haha. On the real, I love that he openly admits that he still likes Pokemon. (He's not obsessive though) It's refreshing. When Cole, Easton and Nieko and I went to NYC a couple of years ago, we saw a Pikachu statue and we all instantly were like "we should take a pic for willy." Every person has there thing. His is just super funny and great.
"Macklemore."
-Mason
You know your nephew's cool when he says Macklemore..over and over again. And of course when he says it, it's the cutest thing EVER! I could probably post all of the things he said over the weekend but then you would get bored and they wouldn't have been as cute because most of them are just one word things. Like the way he asks for Cupcakes or the way he started crying when he saw mom and cole crying while dancing at the wedding. The kid is the cutest, sweetest thing ever!
"I can see you being a square dancer when you get old."
-Nieko to me at the Fair after seeing the old couples square dancing.
Well folks, I guess that's my fate... a square dancer in a super poofy skirt whose only joy is to delight people with my energy and dancing skills at the numerous fairs around the state. OK, actually.. it doesn't sound too bad. I was a little offended at first but then Nieko quickly reminded me that old people who do that have to be fun. One thing that I am and always hope to be is Fun.. So yeah, I see what he's saying. I could rock that poofy skirt and skip around with my cute old husband.. or boyfriend. #playaplaya *wink*.
Someday... Someday.
"I just had my whole family at the temple tonight... I'm the man."
-Dad
I told you already that being in the Temple with my family was awesome. Dad was just loving it. I guess that would be one of the proudest moments as a parent in our Church so I don't blame him for thinking he's pretty awesome, because he is.
"uhh (*look of extreme confusion*) I don't know what to do with babies."
-Willy after Mason agreed to go to him.
Hahaha I love that Mason is 2 years old and it still freaked him out. That kid needs a real baby in his family STAT! Mason also went to Easton and you can sure tell he is an uncle. haha Boys are funny. Mason is Funny. The end.
"You're her mom? I thought you were her friend; you look so young!"
-Temple working sucking up to mom
Mom made sure that everyone knew that the temple worker thought she looked so young this weekend. I don't blame her though, I do like those kind of compliments... but really? My friend? HAHA. Old people. smh.
"You radiate pure righteousness"
-Lady to Chris, Nieko and Kyle while they were at Breakfast waiting for all of us to come out of the Temple Saturday morning.
I do admit that when all the boys walked up to the temple in their white shirts and matching ties on Saturday morning I was like "woot woot, lookin' good!" They looked sharp and boy was it working. Apparently the lady at breakfast liked it too because she went right up to them and started talking to them about how righteous and pure they looked. Haha. The best part was listening to them explain that they told her they were waiting for a wedding at the temple that they couldn't go to and how she went on about mistakes and how they can't go in "YET." hahaha. So funny. Not that they aren't pure or righteous, but that lady... haha... Who does that? She should have just told them they looked hot and moved along. I'm sure that's what she really was thinking.
"Is there an Old Navy around here?" -Mom
"How about we go to the New Navy instead of getting old clothes. Come. on!" -Dad
My dad thinks he's REAL funny. Actually, he is real funny...so I guess it works.
"Son of a gun! I missed the Pokemon battles at Comic Con this weekend...:("
-Willy
Words that we should never be surprised to hear come out of Willy's mouth. But we still got a good laugh out of it. Now, I don't mean to post this so that you can cyber bully him.. he loves it so let it be! Haha. On the real, I love that he openly admits that he still likes Pokemon. (He's not obsessive though) It's refreshing. When Cole, Easton and Nieko and I went to NYC a couple of years ago, we saw a Pikachu statue and we all instantly were like "we should take a pic for willy." Every person has there thing. His is just super funny and great.
"Macklemore."
-Mason
You know your nephew's cool when he says Macklemore..over and over again. And of course when he says it, it's the cutest thing EVER! I could probably post all of the things he said over the weekend but then you would get bored and they wouldn't have been as cute because most of them are just one word things. Like the way he asks for Cupcakes or the way he started crying when he saw mom and cole crying while dancing at the wedding. The kid is the cutest, sweetest thing ever!
"I can see you being a square dancer when you get old."
-Nieko to me at the Fair after seeing the old couples square dancing.
Well folks, I guess that's my fate... a square dancer in a super poofy skirt whose only joy is to delight people with my energy and dancing skills at the numerous fairs around the state. OK, actually.. it doesn't sound too bad. I was a little offended at first but then Nieko quickly reminded me that old people who do that have to be fun. One thing that I am and always hope to be is Fun.. So yeah, I see what he's saying. I could rock that poofy skirt and skip around with my cute old husband.. or boyfriend. #playaplaya *wink*.
Someday... Someday.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Wedding!
I know that most of the people who read this blog were either with us all day yesterday for Cole and Kiersten's wedding or have been able to see all the pictures on Facebook and Instagram. However, I want to take a few minutes to recap the day and the wedding.
I honestly can't believe that September 7th came so fast. I feel like we had been talking about wedding plans for a long time, but at the same time I couldn't believe how fast it came. It feels like it was just the other day that I was talking about Coleman getting engaged and starting to mentally prepare myself for the day when he would no longer be my roommate. It's weird, but it came, it happened, and it was beautiful.
My family was finally all together Thursday morning when Jamie, James, Regan and Mason's flight finally arrived. I haven't been so happy to see them. I hate that they live so far away. We all do. But I know that part of being a family is supporting each other and that's what we all are doing. Even though it stinks, and I miss them everyday when they are gone, we just have to make it work. The second they got here I knew it was going to be really hard to say goodbye two days later but we weren't going to let that get in the way. We were a little nervous that Mason wasn't going to warm up to us as fast because it had been a while since he'd seen some of us in person but yeah right... He loves everyone of us and has each of us right where he wants us. He even understands that Kier is part of our family now and asks to go to her and to go to "kiersten's house" sometimes. It's the cutest thing.
I had been really nervous all week because Kier and I were going through the temple Thursday night. I don't think I can really explain the emotions I felt waiting for that day to come. I can honestly say that the best thing I ever did was choosing to get myself ready to go to the Temple and to actually follow through with it. I've already felt my life change as I've worked on myself and decided to go. Thursday night quickly came and it was beautiful. It was most of the people I love the most in the most beautiful place on Earth. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I even had some of my friends sending me the nicest messages that whole day congratulating me and supporting me and that meant so much.. I think that Willy said it best when he told me that being with my family in the Temple would be one of the best memories I will ever have. He was right. Dad was even sure to make a comment and said "All my kids in the temple... I'm a proud papa." Yes, dad.. you're the best cook and a grade A champ of a Dad :) haha It was great. And sharing that moment with Kier... now, it doesn't really get better than that.
Friday was hanging out and decorating day. I knew going into it that everything was going to turn out amazing.. Did I get a little anxiety because everything was late the night before? yes. But as I've learned more about myself over the years I've learned that you sometimes have to take the back seat and get yourself out of situations that make you crazy or things you can't control. So before that happened Dad and I decided to stick in the Kitchen and make the 250 bags of Cotton Candy. All I can say is that I'm so glad I don't to that for a living. haha. Standing in one spot for a few hours bagging sugar was a little exhausting and a messy job but it was worth it. The cotton candy really did add a great touch to the reception and everything turned out so cute at the end of it all. Kier and Cole really are so blessed to have so many great and talented people who are willing to do any and everything for them!
We didn't get home until pretty late that night but mom and I still managed to sit up for a little bit and talk (cry) about change and people living far away... I know she was just sad about Jamie and Cole and I living so far away from her but I really understood that night what she was talking about. It stinks. But like I said before, it's life and sometimes it really does stink and it gets hard, but we make it work. We always do!
Saturday morning was an early one and sleeping on the couch for three nights in a row had already starting catching up to me the night before. I was tired in every way that you can be possibly be. But going up to the Temple, even though it was early, was really exciting. I was able to witness my first sealing and it was for my brother and new sister-in-law! Again, I couldn't have asked for anything more. It was beautiful. They are so in love and so happy :) She's officially a Hansen and I have a new sister!!!
Besides being in the temple again with family and some of our closest friends, I think the best thing about the whole day was all of the people who sacrificed their entire day to be with them to celebrate and support them. There were so many people there with us! For me it was really cool because not only did I have my immediate family there but I also had my second Utah family there. The boys. Cole's groomsmen. Maybe I was/am just really emotional this weekend especially but I couldn't help but feel overly thankful for the people that I've had placed in my life.. I have the best family and friends that anyone could ask for. Heavenly Father really does know exactly who/what you need at the exact time that you need it. I'm grateful for that!
Of course the luncheon and reception was just as great. Everyone in one place celebrating Cole and Kier. The luncheon was super long because for some reason the dumb boss only had three waitresses working and it took forever to get going.. but I still managed to fight back my anxiety and just got up and started helping with drinks for a little bit. It was great and people understood since they knew it was going to be an all day event anyways... the reception turned out amazing and emotional per usual. At the end of it when they did the dances cole pulled me out to dance, I lost it and the rest of the night was downhill from there... you know, with the tears part. We all were crying for different little reasons I think, but mostly because we are so happy and tired, I think. We Hansen's just have a lot of feelings and Kier might out rank us on that one, so Kier--Welcome to the family :) haha.
At the end of all of it, I've lost my roommate. Is it sad? yes. Am I crying right now? A little. BUT, our family is gaining one of the best people I've ever met...Someone who is perfect for my brother in every way! It's all worth it and I couldn't be happier for them. I like to think that the best thing that happened from living with Cole for the last two and a half years was me helping him get on his feet and learning how to live with a woman. I mean, if you can live with OCD, kind of bossy/neat freak me and not go crazy.. then you're pretty set. But I really do believe that Cole living with me wasn't just for him, but for me too. He's taught me that it's OK to not be all put together and in order all the time and that It's OK to be a little crazy sometimes. He's taught me a lot about being patient and caring and accepting and he's taught me how to be an example and how to be a better friend, sister and person in general. I love the kid and I'm going to miss seeing him everyday and having him as my dinner/movie partner all the time. I know we'll still do a lot of those things occasionally but I know it won't be the same. He has a new house and a new roommate. Like we always say.. change is hard but change is good and I'm excited to see what will come out of this change. We are both starting a new adventure.. his is just for eternity :)
Kiersten and Cole,
I love you so much!!! Congrats on finding each other and being in love.. and all that mushy stuff :) You're the best.
Love,
Your Sis!
I honestly can't believe that September 7th came so fast. I feel like we had been talking about wedding plans for a long time, but at the same time I couldn't believe how fast it came. It feels like it was just the other day that I was talking about Coleman getting engaged and starting to mentally prepare myself for the day when he would no longer be my roommate. It's weird, but it came, it happened, and it was beautiful.
My family was finally all together Thursday morning when Jamie, James, Regan and Mason's flight finally arrived. I haven't been so happy to see them. I hate that they live so far away. We all do. But I know that part of being a family is supporting each other and that's what we all are doing. Even though it stinks, and I miss them everyday when they are gone, we just have to make it work. The second they got here I knew it was going to be really hard to say goodbye two days later but we weren't going to let that get in the way. We were a little nervous that Mason wasn't going to warm up to us as fast because it had been a while since he'd seen some of us in person but yeah right... He loves everyone of us and has each of us right where he wants us. He even understands that Kier is part of our family now and asks to go to her and to go to "kiersten's house" sometimes. It's the cutest thing.
I had been really nervous all week because Kier and I were going through the temple Thursday night. I don't think I can really explain the emotions I felt waiting for that day to come. I can honestly say that the best thing I ever did was choosing to get myself ready to go to the Temple and to actually follow through with it. I've already felt my life change as I've worked on myself and decided to go. Thursday night quickly came and it was beautiful. It was most of the people I love the most in the most beautiful place on Earth. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I even had some of my friends sending me the nicest messages that whole day congratulating me and supporting me and that meant so much.. I think that Willy said it best when he told me that being with my family in the Temple would be one of the best memories I will ever have. He was right. Dad was even sure to make a comment and said "All my kids in the temple... I'm a proud papa." Yes, dad.. you're the best cook and a grade A champ of a Dad :) haha It was great. And sharing that moment with Kier... now, it doesn't really get better than that.
Friday was hanging out and decorating day. I knew going into it that everything was going to turn out amazing.. Did I get a little anxiety because everything was late the night before? yes. But as I've learned more about myself over the years I've learned that you sometimes have to take the back seat and get yourself out of situations that make you crazy or things you can't control. So before that happened Dad and I decided to stick in the Kitchen and make the 250 bags of Cotton Candy. All I can say is that I'm so glad I don't to that for a living. haha. Standing in one spot for a few hours bagging sugar was a little exhausting and a messy job but it was worth it. The cotton candy really did add a great touch to the reception and everything turned out so cute at the end of it all. Kier and Cole really are so blessed to have so many great and talented people who are willing to do any and everything for them!
We didn't get home until pretty late that night but mom and I still managed to sit up for a little bit and talk (cry) about change and people living far away... I know she was just sad about Jamie and Cole and I living so far away from her but I really understood that night what she was talking about. It stinks. But like I said before, it's life and sometimes it really does stink and it gets hard, but we make it work. We always do!
Saturday morning was an early one and sleeping on the couch for three nights in a row had already starting catching up to me the night before. I was tired in every way that you can be possibly be. But going up to the Temple, even though it was early, was really exciting. I was able to witness my first sealing and it was for my brother and new sister-in-law! Again, I couldn't have asked for anything more. It was beautiful. They are so in love and so happy :) She's officially a Hansen and I have a new sister!!!
Besides being in the temple again with family and some of our closest friends, I think the best thing about the whole day was all of the people who sacrificed their entire day to be with them to celebrate and support them. There were so many people there with us! For me it was really cool because not only did I have my immediate family there but I also had my second Utah family there. The boys. Cole's groomsmen. Maybe I was/am just really emotional this weekend especially but I couldn't help but feel overly thankful for the people that I've had placed in my life.. I have the best family and friends that anyone could ask for. Heavenly Father really does know exactly who/what you need at the exact time that you need it. I'm grateful for that!
Of course the luncheon and reception was just as great. Everyone in one place celebrating Cole and Kier. The luncheon was super long because for some reason the dumb boss only had three waitresses working and it took forever to get going.. but I still managed to fight back my anxiety and just got up and started helping with drinks for a little bit. It was great and people understood since they knew it was going to be an all day event anyways... the reception turned out amazing and emotional per usual. At the end of it when they did the dances cole pulled me out to dance, I lost it and the rest of the night was downhill from there... you know, with the tears part. We all were crying for different little reasons I think, but mostly because we are so happy and tired, I think. We Hansen's just have a lot of feelings and Kier might out rank us on that one, so Kier--Welcome to the family :) haha.
At the end of all of it, I've lost my roommate. Is it sad? yes. Am I crying right now? A little. BUT, our family is gaining one of the best people I've ever met...Someone who is perfect for my brother in every way! It's all worth it and I couldn't be happier for them. I like to think that the best thing that happened from living with Cole for the last two and a half years was me helping him get on his feet and learning how to live with a woman. I mean, if you can live with OCD, kind of bossy/neat freak me and not go crazy.. then you're pretty set. But I really do believe that Cole living with me wasn't just for him, but for me too. He's taught me that it's OK to not be all put together and in order all the time and that It's OK to be a little crazy sometimes. He's taught me a lot about being patient and caring and accepting and he's taught me how to be an example and how to be a better friend, sister and person in general. I love the kid and I'm going to miss seeing him everyday and having him as my dinner/movie partner all the time. I know we'll still do a lot of those things occasionally but I know it won't be the same. He has a new house and a new roommate. Like we always say.. change is hard but change is good and I'm excited to see what will come out of this change. We are both starting a new adventure.. his is just for eternity :)
Kiersten and Cole,
I love you so much!!! Congrats on finding each other and being in love.. and all that mushy stuff :) You're the best.
Love,
Your Sis!
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Something out of the ordinary.. No quote post this week :/ I'll save it for next week!
I can't believe that it's already here. Wedding time. It feels like it was just yesterday that the baby brother got engaged and we starting talking about wedding plans and I started getting sad about changing. Don't get me wrong, I can't imagine Coleman finding anyone who is more perfect for him than Kiersten. I'm so happy for them and can't wait for Saturday when Kier will officially be part of our family and will have the new last name to show for it. I know it's going to be a happy day.. but I also know that there are going to be some things that might make me want to jump off a cliff. I won't though because I really want to live to see who wins Big Brother in a few weeks. (haha Ok, that's not the only thing, but you get what I mean.)
I'm just going to abide by the following rules and expectations that I just set for the wedding weekend: 1.) hold my tongue when people are being super dramatic and stupid because it's inevitable 2.) Play with Mason all weekend long and 3.) Eat cake.
I feel like that's not setting the expectations too high. Totally achievable. Well, the first one might be difficult but I'm going to rely on #2 and #3 to get me through that part.
It's Cole and Kier's day so I'm just going to do what I can to make sure it's the best. I'm mostly just excited for all of the friends and family that will be there to help them celebrate! Mom and Dad get here late tonight, Jamie and her family get here tomorrow morning, we all get to go to the temple tomorrow night and then it's getting stuff ready for the Big Day on Saturday.
Over all the wedding hype, the pictures, the beautiful dresses, the food, the glam, the money...all of it.. I'm mostly just so happy for my brother. Even though we fight sometimes and annoy each other, I love him so much. He really has become one of my best friends especially over the last few years while we've lived together. We've been through a lot together and I look up to him in so many ways. I feel like he's helped me grow up, to be more patient and understanding, how to forgive, and that at the end of the day family is the most important thing. He's the best brother anyone could ask for and I'm so happy for him and his decision to get married in the temple. I'm going to miss him living with me most of all but I know that he's getting a really good new roommate. Change is hard for me and it's going to be super weird not seeing him all the time, and making him dinner, but I know it's time and that it's good change. While it's bitter sweet for me, I'm sure it's just really sweet for him. So I can't complain about that.
I love you, Cole!
Oh and Kier, I love you too!!
Here's to a fun family weekend :) :)
pics to come.
I'm just going to abide by the following rules and expectations that I just set for the wedding weekend: 1.) hold my tongue when people are being super dramatic and stupid because it's inevitable 2.) Play with Mason all weekend long and 3.) Eat cake.
I feel like that's not setting the expectations too high. Totally achievable. Well, the first one might be difficult but I'm going to rely on #2 and #3 to get me through that part.
It's Cole and Kier's day so I'm just going to do what I can to make sure it's the best. I'm mostly just excited for all of the friends and family that will be there to help them celebrate! Mom and Dad get here late tonight, Jamie and her family get here tomorrow morning, we all get to go to the temple tomorrow night and then it's getting stuff ready for the Big Day on Saturday.
Over all the wedding hype, the pictures, the beautiful dresses, the food, the glam, the money...all of it.. I'm mostly just so happy for my brother. Even though we fight sometimes and annoy each other, I love him so much. He really has become one of my best friends especially over the last few years while we've lived together. We've been through a lot together and I look up to him in so many ways. I feel like he's helped me grow up, to be more patient and understanding, how to forgive, and that at the end of the day family is the most important thing. He's the best brother anyone could ask for and I'm so happy for him and his decision to get married in the temple. I'm going to miss him living with me most of all but I know that he's getting a really good new roommate. Change is hard for me and it's going to be super weird not seeing him all the time, and making him dinner, but I know it's time and that it's good change. While it's bitter sweet for me, I'm sure it's just really sweet for him. So I can't complain about that.
I love you, Cole!
Oh and Kier, I love you too!!
Here's to a fun family weekend :) :)
pics to come.
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