Funnies From a Friend... Passing on the Laugh... :)

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

4. There is a great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

6. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.

7. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

8. Bad decisions make good stories.

9. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

10. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection... again.

11. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes - to my ten page paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.

12. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this thing I have - ever.

13. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello?), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?

14. I hate leaving the house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.

15. My 4-year old son asked me in the car the other day "Dad what would happen if you ran over a ninja?" How do I respond to that? (my personal favorite.... ;) )

16. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet, on any given Friday or Saturday night, more kisses begin with Bud Light than with a Kay jewelry product.

Happy Turkey Day.... Early.

Since I am sure that getting to a computer and updating my blog will be the last thing on my mind tomorrow, today I will say "Happy Thanksgiving!"

What are you grateful for?

Despite the fact that I am coming off of a stomach bug (and just drenched my entire front side with coffee 5 minutes ago), I know I have a lot to be grateful for. In fact, I am grateful for this entire past year. What an amazing year! A few highlights:

-My pooches... and their puppies. That was a fun experience.

-My horse. Shaylee is the greatest! Probably the most "fun" horse I have ever had.

-My family. Especially my father; I can't think of a single time he wasn't right there to help me out when I needed it.

-Friends, old and new. I met quite a few new people this year, and I thoroughly enjoy spending time with them. What great people! Also, spending more time with an old friend (Joyce R) has really been wonderful- such a kind, wonderful person.

-My new job. I am really liking the company I work for, and I love that I can leave work at work, PERIOD.

-Reduced stress! Since February, Amity has been my only roommate/renter, and she is the good roomie! I never had to worry with her trust wise. It was nice to cut out the the other roomies who broke my stuff, didn't pay, and stressed me out by bringing home new animals without asking.

-My health. I have been so healthy this year compared to last year. Thank you Lord! That has been a huge relief, and $$$ saver.

-DEBT FREE! Okay, to be fair I am not entirely debt free as I still have my mortgage... but that is it! I only have my mortgage! This year I paid off my appliance loan, my 4 wheeler, two credit cards, and sold my car. I finally did it!!

Yet, I am most thankful for Rich. The more I get to know him, the more I respect and cherish him. He has played a huge role in my life, and taught me more about myself than I ever thought was possible. So to Rich... thank you! Thank you for being there for me, supporting me, and putting up with all of my quirks.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope you have a wonderful day (and 4 day weekend if you have one). For those of you traveling, travel safe.

11.24.2009

You never know what life is going to throw at you. Even more so, you may ask "why" until many years down the road.

Pain is an inevitable part of life. Although the cause of pain may vary in each individual's life, and severity of the circumstances (based on society's opinion) may vary as well, no one escapes pain or hurt in their lifetime. Do not judge. No matter what the pain or situation, each individual still suffers from the "worst pain they have ever felt in their lifespan," regardless of how that situation measures up to the situations of others. In short, have mercy.

As you are sitting back picking up the pieces, remember that by simply beginning to pick up the pieces, you are far ahead of many others who cannot look past their sorrow.

Understand your wants and desires, and the true root of those.

Many people just want someone to love them. What they do not realize is that you have yourself to rely on and no one else. No matter how kind, loving and reliable a lover/friend/family member may be, you will always be disapointed if you look to someone else for your happiness. It has to be found within you.

Everyone has an opinion, and everyone thinks they are right. What they do not realize is that the majority of the time, their opinion has been formulated on a basis of false assumptions. No one knows the whole story, no matter how much they believe they do.

A know-it-all can make friends, but they will never "grow" their friends. A true friend will know when to sit and listen without dropping in their own two cents. A true friend will allow their friends to discover the freedom to reflect and grow based on their own ideas, not the ideas of others.

When you see others making "wrong decisions," keep in mind that those decisions may become a huge learning experience that will later be reflected as right decisions, even if they were first labeled "a bad situation."

Never assume that you know what is best for someone. Nobody knows what is best for them, not even the individuals themselves.

Understand that no matter how sorry you are, you are not entitled forgiveness. Live your life accordingly.

It is ironic that faith is one of the most elementary aspects in an individual's life, yet it remains the strongest.

Halloween 2009

Just a fly by posting... here are a couple pics of Halloween this weekend... more to follow once they are loaded. The first night, Rich was PacMan and I was a pirate. The second night, Rich was an injured quad rider and I was his nurse. :) We had a great weekend!

Bathroom, Garage, Aunt, Vacation and ER visits

Many updates... I suppose I will just work through the list. :)

1- Bathroom is pretty much done. YAY! The only thing left to purchase are closet doors. Everything else has been completed. What a relief... and perfect timing! We finished it right before we left town, thankfully, as we would not have completed it upon our return (with Rich's one arm).

2- Rich purchased a giant garage! It is more like a "tent garage," but it is a garage none the less. It is 27' long x 20' wide x 14' tall. Now we can house the toys throughout the winter without having to worry about the weather. On a more comical note, the beams are made VERY well; they are very stout, AKA very heavy. Ever seen a gal my side and a one-armed man trying to put up a garage of that size and weight? Oh man, I would not be surprised if the neighbors win $10,000 on America's Funniest Home Videos sometime within the next few months. :)

3- I am going to be an aunt. (I feel okay divulging this now as Daja already made mention of it on her blog.) Her anticipated due date is June 7th... pretty close to future Grandma Joyce's birthday (the 5th). So, in not too long there will be a mini Jimmy running around... uh oh... hope Daja knows what she is in for. ;)

4- Okay, now an explanation to the one-armed references. 6 of us piled in Rich's Father's motor home this last weekend and made the 8 hour trek to the Oregon Dunes. We had 6 (yes 6) bikes on a one-car trailer. HEHE. Anyhow, we also had friends who met us down there; Michelle and Josh from Olympia, and Gary and Bret came from Albany. We had a great couple days filled with riding and friends. Unfortunately, Rich was having far too much fun at one point and came off (pretty hard) while jumping. Now, call me crazy, but when you are jumping the entire top of a 100 foot+ dune, I would imagine that one, small misstep can be pretty ugly. Well, an ER visit later Rich was threatening to do one handed cartwheels in Rite Aid... sigh. At least he can always have a good time no matter the circumstances. :)

Anyhow, here are a few pics of the trip.

This is the poor, poor trailer...

This is the fabulous motor home!

This is the jump that knocked Rich around.

The ER, LOL!

The Rite Aid where he was convinced he could do a one-handed cartwheel.

And ALMOST the entire group (missing Gary, Bret, and whomever is taking the picture) the day PRIOR to the crash- sunset.

***Disclaimer! I quick thank you to Rich who, over the past 6 days, has been the best sport throughout the relentless teasing. :)

Bathroom

So, the last couple days have been spent on the house. Actually, I should say that RICH'S time has been spent on the house; I am pretty much useless when it comes to home construction of any kind if it requires more than a paint brush or soap.

Anywho, the bathroom sure is shaping up. I have been waiting for a new shower since I purchased the home a year and a half ago, and now my wish is being granted!

Above is a picture of midway there shower wise. Since this picture the walls have been put in and the seems have been caulked.

Now on to finish the rest of the bathroom. It sure will be worlds better once all is done.

Quads, Boat, Horses and Puppies!

Ahh... the complete absence of students is somewhat relaxing. :)

I am still sitting here at work and yes I know that I am here far beyond my normal cut off time of 4 PM, yet I was scheduled to work until 7 PM on this particular evening. What do I do with my lack of work? Well update my blog of course. ;)

Summer has been an absolute BLAST! I recently caught myself on the verge of sadness when I saw that September was only a short month away; then I realized that meant that the beginning of quad season was only a short month away. Happy again!

Anywho, back on point, Rich and I have been quite busy this summer. We have been on the boat nearly every weekend, in addition to a select few weeknights. We took a trip to the Oregon Coast last month, and we are planning on taking another trip with in the next couple weeks. I have been keeping busy with Wrangler Girls in preparation for the Kennewick Pro Rodeo which takes place during the last full week of August. And as if we were not busy enough, we have puppies! Yes, six precious aussie pups! They are currently a week and a half old and as cute as can be.

Outside of events and hobbies, life is going well. Rich has been slaving in the yard, and I myself barely recognize the yard! He is doing such an amazing job! Work is going great as well. I am really liking how low the stress level is at my new job. So wonderful! It sure makes me wonder why I didn't look for a low stress job to begin with.

Well, short and sweet, but that's my life in a nutshell. :)