Who I Am...

I am...a dreamer of life's possibilities

I want...our world to get along

I have...ten not so perfectly painted nails and ten even less perfectly painted toes

I wish...I knew what I wanted to be

I hate...fighting (especially Ammon) more than anything :(

I fear....losing Mariah, Ammon, Mama, and Athena

I hear...the most amazing people share their lives and loves with me

I search...the web for information on anything to just know more

I wonder...if my kids will have red hair

I regret...some things but would not take them back because I'm happier than I've ever been

I love...my Ammon and his family to pieces

I ache...for animals in testing facilities and entertainment

I always...talk to Athena in the most ridiculous baby voice

I usually...put makeup on even if its at work @2 or before Ammon comes over @6

I am not...very empathetic if I don't like you or feel burdened by you

I dance...everywhere

I sing...in the car at the top of my lungs like a crazy

I never...eat tomatoes that are harvested by Satan

I sometimes...bite Athena

I cry...whenever Ammon and I fight (no he's not awful I just cry over everything)

I am not always...as nice as I appear to be

I lose...my keys and phone all the time

I am confused...when I really try to understand something instead of letting it flow

I need...a great dane- harlequin to be exact

I should...not procrastinate everything in my life

Who Are You?

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Awkward
Actually being scared of a deer, hiding behind Ammon, and being convinced that its following me because of my hair.

Getting all excited for your purchase of freaking cute booties (heels) and my coveted chambray shirt only to check my bank account and realize its been pulling money out of my savings... sigh

Having really bad allergies which means I have to blow my nose a lot at work. Oh yeah, and I sound like a fog horn when I do. Seriously, I've had a coworker tell me she knew I had arrived because she heard me blow my nose.

Running into a co worker or worse superior in the bathroom ygaaagh

Sitting in front of a girl who's real life voice is my pretend ditsy voice "oh my gosh thats soooo awesooome"

Getting together with friends you haven't seen for a long time only to realize they still think its high school (no this does not pertain to your homecoming from Belize E. you're still the coolest person I know)

Almost crying at your work desk, couch, school desk, etc when you see/read/hear animal cruelty (its a problem guys just ask Ammon)

Having a co worker walk into the room and see you jump at the sound of your own phone vibrating

When Ammon tells me "you were just severely judged right now" lol its not a bad awkward cuz its a joke between us but sometimes I get self conscious.

When someone you really don't know at all well thinks you're best friends and strokes your hair and lays on your legs in front of people you do know and love

When said person ^ walks behind you but in moving you to do so she grabs your waist in such a way that you turn around assuming its your boyfriend... shudder x100

Having a kid in my class blurts out a lot of stuff HE thinks is right and totally pertains to our discussion/subject of class and repeatedly turns out to be wrong but still half jokingly half seriously argues with the professor

Awesome
Its payday tomorrow and I'm allowing myself to shop this paycheck woo woo!

Ammon gets off early today, tomorrow, and Saturday- that never happens!

Planning a trip to the state fair with me, Ammon, Mariah, and Mike this weekend yay! I miss them lots lots

When my Ammon wins (even if they won't admit it) arguments with really tunnel vision points of view people

Falling deeper in love this week. Ammon and I can't decide if its falling deeper in love or just re-realizing your love for each other... Probably both I think

Enjoying my vegetarianism

Being vegetarian which means I can finally order a super cute vegetarian shirt from PETA

Finally finding a cute and affordable chambray shirt

Getting more excited about renovating/refining my style :) this = shopping BUT saving money in the long run with some classic key pieces

Finding out my professor isn't such a douche bag afterall

Bear River Lodge a week from Sunday!!! I cannot wait to get away with Ammon Here is a preview for ya'll

Cabins at Bear River Lodge - 1 Bedroom Cabin produced by Dustin Nay on WellcomeMat

I love how relaxed and down to earth it is, the fully stocked kitchen so we can cook (which we LOVE to do), I love the bathroom with the big tub, we get a 4 wheeler for overnight (s'mores in the mountains anyone?), and we just get to relax away from it all. This girl right here is super excited.

Love, K
xoxo

Tally Tuesday

Veggie life is good so far. I did have some pepperoni pizza on Saturday but like I said, its going to be a process. I did some strength excercises last night (lunges, arm weights, crunches, etc) and have been taking Athena on walks. I notice a difference with my body when I just get out and MOVE! So this is good :) But I'll admit that I'm wanting to get my gym pass back- especially with winter coming soon and getting my cardio in on the elliptical makes it so much easier to motivate myself to get it done and its fun for me. I'm gonna have to scope out some and find a good deal. And I'll probably be doing a few sessions with Ammon's brother Michael (he's a certified Crossfit trainer and is pretty cheap-comment me if you want details), and riding my bike. And I'm thinking I might start taking my bike or something excercisey to Ammon's soccer practices so I'm motivated and have a set time to work out (and it won't interfere with our time together which is precious stuff). Love, Kxoxo

Manic Monday

A three day weekend was just what I needed! And it was a very good weekend if I do say so myself. Friday Ammon and I went to the pub for the USA vs Costa Rica footy game- always fun. Saturday I slept crazy late and went to play with Holly Jackson Bayley and Marley- and holy cow they are getting so big! Jackson can speak in full sentences now and Bayley fell asleep in my lap- :) the sweetheart. I also helped doctor their poor kitten, Goat, who got hurt outside :( It made me want to cry. Then Sunday I had a day with the fam and a relaxing night with Ammon. Today I CLEANED MY ROOM. With the three day weekend I finally got the energy and time to do it and it feels so much better physically and mentally. On Sunday and tonight Ammon Athena and I went on a walk. I love walks and I was so happy and grateful that we had the time to go on two this weekend. I like getting out of the house and doing something physical and having the time to be together and talk or goof around :) I hope everyone had a great weekend! Anyone do anything fun? Love, Kxoxo

Frilly Friday!

I am happy and looking forward to my weekend. First job where I get holidays off. Score. Other happy things on my mind: Ammon <3

Inspiration

Athena. I just love her so much and she is so dang adorable.

USA vs Costa Rica tonight.

Watching said game here. The Republican aka the pub. Someone said it perfectly: "its a dirty little irish bar but its home" except I its not dirty its clean.

Animals and animal rights.

E is hooooome!

This kid! He's so adorable! I love it and it makes me smile.

This little piggy guy (and other animals) is why I am vegetarian. But I have a confession and I'm so sad/ashamed. I ate some chicken and tuna salad at Ammon's mama's last night and I felt horrible thinking about the poor chicken I was eating with its crippled legs in the dark and dirty chicken house :( And I made the tuna salad!!! But now after finishing whats left of the salad for lunch (I'm not letting my money go to waste) I'm more motivated than ever to stick to it and make a difference.

I haven't posted a lot of pics lately so I'm glad I did today cuz I always like other peoples blog posts better when there are pictures. Have a great weekend! Three day weekend!! Love, Kxoxo

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Go check out www.thedaybook.com. She's who I got the idea for this post series I just need to figure out how to link up properly. And she is so cute and sweet and amazingly fashionable. You'll love it. I promise. Awkward: 1- Having your boyfriend for the first time ever ask you if you farted. I can't believe I told you that... 2- Staring at all the pre-packaged food options at Whole Foods for literally 10 minutes because you don't know what vegetarian options you'll actually like. (Oh yeah I'm going vegetarian and am probably the most picky eater ever). 3- Ok this one didn't happen to me but its still awkward. Having Ammon take out the dog we were sitting, out to potty in front of the house we were sitting to have a neighbor wave and say "Hey!" and then "Oh wait... you're not Jeremy..." 4- Having to cover up your initial reaction of complete terror when an itty spider crawls across your desk and your boss is right there. 5- Being a vegetarian in an extended family of carnivores. I don't even want to have to think about that one. 6- Sitting writing this post and mentioning my vegetarian efforts while the smell of bacon surrounds me and it really smells good. But don't worry I won't :) Awesome: 1- Play fighting with your boyfriend in a wal-mart, gas station, etc then have a lady totally scuzz your boyfriend for acting like such a jerk. 2- Getting a Mongoose bike from D.I. for $15 bucks when they usually sell them for a couple hundred and then waaay more for a non used one. 3- Getting my PETA shirt, stickers, and buttons in the mail. Love the shirt and bumper sticker :) 4- Babysitting a puppy after being puppy hungry and realizing how glad I am that Athena isn't a puppy anymore. 5- Falling in love with your love again. Not that I ever fell out of love! But just those moments every once in a while when how much you love and appreciate him hits you again. 6- The Utes first game tonight baby! Woo Woo! Love, Kxoxo

A Schedule of Sorts

I've seen various blogs that keep a schedule for some or all days of the week. I'm gonna try it for awhile and see how I like it. Your feedback is always appreciated and encouraged! Sunday: Day of Rest No Post Manic Monday: Tales of the Weekend Tally Tuesday: Update (taking tally) on my health adventures i.e. vegetarian living, bike riding, excercise, etc Warm Wednesday: A challenge or call to arms about certain animal, world, community, etc issues (something to make you feel all good and warm n fuzzy) Akward and Awesome Thursday: Share some akwards and awesomes from my week (found on www.thedaybook.com). There is a way to link up to her website/blog but I need to figure out how to do it. Frilly Friday: Something that is making me happy that day. Maybe a decorating post. A good recipe. A shoutout. A new purchase. A dream. Anything goes. Shoot 'Em Up Saturday: Anything I want to share, remember, brag about ;) etc. This is a flexible post day cuz sometimes I'm not around a computer on Saturdays. We'll see how it goes! Lovey Dovey you all Love, K xoxo