Last night I was working on the computer & the tv was on when my doorbell buzzed. I wasn't expecting anyone so I figured it was one of my building neighbors. I looked out the peephole and still wasn't really sure who was there. When I opened the door I discovered Aly, Mary, and McKenna were standing there. McKenna is in my class at church this year and I taught Aly & Mary last year. They were walking home from their 6th grade promotion ceremony and decided to stop by and visit me. It just made my heart happy that they would do that.
They said they were calling to me as they approached the building (my windows were open) but I didn't hear them. So as they left, they made sure to shout up to my window to say good-bye. Of course, I lifted the blinds and said good-bye back to them.
Since I live across the street from the ever popular SnoShack, I might get more visits occasionally throughout the summer and that would be fine with me!
6/4/08
5/23/08
No Announcements Here!
So this week I was asked if I was pregnant. Yeah, not really a highlight in any way, shape or form. When I questioned the person as to why they would think I was pregnant (after responding with a confident "No") they said because of the shirt I was wearing. I had on a loose fitting, squared cut, tunic type shirt. It's different from others I wear but I like it...well liked is probably more appropriate. Now to decide if I should toss or keep the shirt...and what to do with the 7 year-old boy who asked me. (The same 7-year old little boy who told me I just have to kiss someone and they will be my husband....Life's so easy when you're 7!) Guess I'll just keep laughing about the whole thing as I did during the conversation....about all you can do with 7-year old little boys sometimes....
5/21/08
I've got spirit...How about you???!!!!
I know I'm really behind in posting this but too bad, it's my blog and I'll post when I want to, post when I want to...
A little comparison game for you...who had more Christmas Spirit last year?
Contestant #1 (aka Mom's house):
A little comparison game for you...who had more Christmas Spirit last year?
Contestant #1 (aka Mom's house):
(The bags are what Santa left our stocking stuff in.)
Contestant #2 (aka My house):
Now I'm not complaining, I just find it a funny comparison. Especially since in years past, we'd have Christmas throughout the whole main floor. (That's probably why I have Christmas all over my apartment.)
To Mom's defense, they'd been remodeling the whole main floor and had just started putting things back where they belong. She couldn't get to her decorations because all the furniture was in the garage blocking things. Still a funny memory just the same.
We did have our traditional Christmas breakfast including her cinnamon pull-apart.
Don't they look delicious?! They tasted as good or better than I remember....Maybe I'll have to make some this weekend even though it's not Christmas...
5/20/08
Caught ya!
Here's a picture of one of the decorating bandits...Beth Anne's youngest, Nate...Obviously he's not too worried about being caught red handed. :)
5/16/08
Happy B-day to Me!
My birthday was a few weeks ago. As is typical I wasn’t really looking forward to the big day. (I never like the number and the big 4-0 is coming up way to quickly for my comfort.) Weeks before the day’s schedule was school, work, school, maybe out to celebrate, not super exciting but one bonus is that my Mom was here, course she was leaving that day for St. George…
Anyway, a few days before my birthday, my mom’s Aunt Afton passed away and as it turned out, her funeral was on my birthday. Now the schedule became school, funeral & family luncheon, school. Not exactly the most thrilling way to celebrate a birthday but at least I was with family, lots of family. And I love my Mom's family to pieces!
Our family luncheon was fabulous. Aunt Afton had arranged for us to meet at her favorite place to eat, the Hidden Valley Country Club. Knowing her, not only did she have the meal paid for but I bet she even selected the menu. At the luncheon, everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to me, aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings…way more family than would normally be singing to me under normal circumstances.
When my afternoon class ended I headed home. I was still not really thrilled by the day partly since I felt a bit like I’d reminded people it was my birthday (not exactly what I like to be doing on the day of) and since we’d all been together and parents away from children, I headed home to my place alone and with no plans for dinner. I don’t expect tons of celebration but at least a little bit, enough to know that I was thought of...
As I climbed the stairs to my apartment, I was feeling a little sorry for myself and not thrilled about getting my dinner then having to study. When I rounded the corner to my apartment door I found this…
Beth Anne had driving to SLC from Herriman (about 25 mins drive) to decorate my door. It really cheered my spirits to know that I wasn’t forgotten after all. Memories of college rooms being decorated came to mind. Even though the day and evening wasn’t anything like I would have planned, it turned out ok. To help the celebration feeling linger, I kept some of the decorations up for a few weeks. They’ve all been tucked away but the memory lives on! Thanks BA!
Anyway, a few days before my birthday, my mom’s Aunt Afton passed away and as it turned out, her funeral was on my birthday. Now the schedule became school, funeral & family luncheon, school. Not exactly the most thrilling way to celebrate a birthday but at least I was with family, lots of family. And I love my Mom's family to pieces!
Our family luncheon was fabulous. Aunt Afton had arranged for us to meet at her favorite place to eat, the Hidden Valley Country Club. Knowing her, not only did she have the meal paid for but I bet she even selected the menu. At the luncheon, everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to me, aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings…way more family than would normally be singing to me under normal circumstances.
When my afternoon class ended I headed home. I was still not really thrilled by the day partly since I felt a bit like I’d reminded people it was my birthday (not exactly what I like to be doing on the day of) and since we’d all been together and parents away from children, I headed home to my place alone and with no plans for dinner. I don’t expect tons of celebration but at least a little bit, enough to know that I was thought of...
As I climbed the stairs to my apartment, I was feeling a little sorry for myself and not thrilled about getting my dinner then having to study. When I rounded the corner to my apartment door I found this…
Beth Anne had driving to SLC from Herriman (about 25 mins drive) to decorate my door. It really cheered my spirits to know that I wasn’t forgotten after all. Memories of college rooms being decorated came to mind. Even though the day and evening wasn’t anything like I would have planned, it turned out ok. To help the celebration feeling linger, I kept some of the decorations up for a few weeks. They’ve all been tucked away but the memory lives on! Thanks BA!
5/5/08
Letting it all hang out
Ever have a favorite outfit? One that you anticipate wearing each season? And you wear frequently it throughout the season? Another bonus to the outfit is that it's a few years old but still looks great and stylish...Best of all, it suits your figure perfectly.
Well I have one. My silk, green, plaid, cropped pants outfit. I bought the outfit on a whim and have never regretted the purchase. Every time I wear the pants I receive at least one compliment. Since they are spring pants and the best shoes with them are sandals, I can't wear the pants until the weather's fairly warm. Today we're to be in the upper 70's so I figured I wouldn't freeze in the office and it was a great outfit to wear to work. I got up and ironed the shirt that goes with it and then got dressed and headed out the door knowing that I looked great.
As is common when this outfit is worn, I received a compliment from a co-worker on my cute pants. I even mentioned that I needed to find another shirt to go with it since the one I originally bought was getting a bit worn and faded.
I kept going about my day taking care of the various tasks which are my responsibility. As I squatted down to contemplate moving some storage stuff around I hear the sound of fabric ripping. Somehow I knew that it was my beloved pants. I felt where I figured the rip occurred and sure enough, there it was, right in the seat where the untucked shirt doesn't cover.
So I’m just kinda hangin’ out at the office for a bit longer until I can go home and change before the next thing. Thankfully I’m one who often gets chilled so I have a little jacket at my desk I’ve tied around my waist to try to stay modest but it doesn’t match at all and I don’t look nearly as cute as I did leaving my house this morning.
Though I haven’t looked yet at the rip I fear that it’s beyond repair. You may suggest a patch and that could work, however, I seem to recall noticing that the seat of the pants was getting worn. I knew eventually that this might happen but hopped that I’d have several more seasons with these darling pants. Now I must plan their funeral and lay them to rest. I’m so sad that their life has been cut so short. I suppose I could use parts of the pants for something else but I don’t know exactly what yet.
So far I’ve done a fairly good job of not letting it get me down but I fear I’m still in shock over it all and the emotions will surface later this evening. Maybe I’ll have to just spend the evening consoling myself and drowning my sorrows with a big bowl of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. *sniff sniff*
Well I have one. My silk, green, plaid, cropped pants outfit. I bought the outfit on a whim and have never regretted the purchase. Every time I wear the pants I receive at least one compliment. Since they are spring pants and the best shoes with them are sandals, I can't wear the pants until the weather's fairly warm. Today we're to be in the upper 70's so I figured I wouldn't freeze in the office and it was a great outfit to wear to work. I got up and ironed the shirt that goes with it and then got dressed and headed out the door knowing that I looked great. As is common when this outfit is worn, I received a compliment from a co-worker on my cute pants. I even mentioned that I needed to find another shirt to go with it since the one I originally bought was getting a bit worn and faded.
I kept going about my day taking care of the various tasks which are my responsibility. As I squatted down to contemplate moving some storage stuff around I hear the sound of fabric ripping. Somehow I knew that it was my beloved pants. I felt where I figured the rip occurred and sure enough, there it was, right in the seat where the untucked shirt doesn't cover.
So I’m just kinda hangin’ out at the office for a bit longer until I can go home and change before the next thing. Thankfully I’m one who often gets chilled so I have a little jacket at my desk I’ve tied around my waist to try to stay modest but it doesn’t match at all and I don’t look nearly as cute as I did leaving my house this morning.Though I haven’t looked yet at the rip I fear that it’s beyond repair. You may suggest a patch and that could work, however, I seem to recall noticing that the seat of the pants was getting worn. I knew eventually that this might happen but hopped that I’d have several more seasons with these darling pants. Now I must plan their funeral and lay them to rest. I’m so sad that their life has been cut so short. I suppose I could use parts of the pants for something else but I don’t know exactly what yet.
So far I’ve done a fairly good job of not letting it get me down but I fear I’m still in shock over it all and the emotions will surface later this evening. Maybe I’ll have to just spend the evening consoling myself and drowning my sorrows with a big bowl of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. *sniff sniff*
4/30/08
4 things
I received this via email and thought it might be fun to post here too....
Four things about me that you may or may not have known in any particular order.
Four jobs I have had in my life:
1 M&M Mars-Assembly Line Dipping Dove Ice Cream Bars
2 Receptionist-GE Plastics
3 Legal Secretary
4 Student
(Way more than 4 could be put here)
Four movies I have watched more than once (or 100 times) :
1 The Lake House
2 A&E's Pride & Prejudice
3 Anne of Green Gables series
4 Gigi
Four Places I have lived:
1 Elmhurst, IL
2 Lisle, IL
3 San Diego, CA
4 Los Angeles, CA
Four T.V. Shows that I watch:
1 Dancing With the Stars
2 Extreme Makover Home Edition
3 Oprah's Big Give
(All of the above are on video and after the fact)
4 PBS's Complete Jane Austen
Four places I have been:
1 Boston
2 Anaheim
3 Russia
4 Armenia
Four People who e-mail me (regularly):
1 Chrissy
2 Mom
3 Choir People
4
(Though regularly is used somewhat loosely)
Favorite Foods
1 Cafe Rio-pork salad & burrito-YUMMY
2 Strawberry Pie
3 Strawberries with sour cream & brown sugar
4 Ice Cream
Four Places I would like to visit:
1 New York
2 Hawaii
3 Europe
4 Japan
Four friends I think will respond:
1 BA
2 Alicia
3 Jennie
4 MaryRuth
Four things I am looking forward to in the coming Year:
1 Trip to Japan
2 Paying down debts
3 No more homework
4 Spending time with family
Not going to "tag" anyone, however, you are welcome to post this to your blog if you'd like.
Four things about me that you may or may not have known in any particular order.
Four jobs I have had in my life:
1 M&M Mars-Assembly Line Dipping Dove Ice Cream Bars
2 Receptionist-GE Plastics
3 Legal Secretary
4 Student
(Way more than 4 could be put here)
Four movies I have watched more than once (or 100 times) :
1 The Lake House
2 A&E's Pride & Prejudice
3 Anne of Green Gables series
4 Gigi
Four Places I have lived:
1 Elmhurst, IL
2 Lisle, IL
3 San Diego, CA
4 Los Angeles, CA
Four T.V. Shows that I watch:
1 Dancing With the Stars
2 Extreme Makover Home Edition
3 Oprah's Big Give
(All of the above are on video and after the fact)
4 PBS's Complete Jane Austen
Four places I have been:
1 Boston
2 Anaheim
3 Russia
4 Armenia
Four People who e-mail me (regularly):
1 Chrissy
2 Mom
3 Choir People
4
(Though regularly is used somewhat loosely)
Favorite Foods
1 Cafe Rio-pork salad & burrito-YUMMY
2 Strawberry Pie
3 Strawberries with sour cream & brown sugar
4 Ice Cream
Four Places I would like to visit:
1 New York
2 Hawaii
3 Europe
4 Japan
Four friends I think will respond:
1 BA
2 Alicia
3 Jennie
4 MaryRuth
Four things I am looking forward to in the coming Year:
1 Trip to Japan
2 Paying down debts
3 No more homework
4 Spending time with family
Not going to "tag" anyone, however, you are welcome to post this to your blog if you'd like.
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