So when I dont have time to do a very detailed post, nothing major to post about, etc I still like to write about something and answering questions about me pretty easy. I'd like to think I know myself pretty well
1. What time did you get up this morning?
6:30 AM ahhhh
2. How do you like your steak?
Medium rare Ammon style
3. What was the last movie you saw?
Ummm I think Love and Other Drugs
4. What is your favorite TV show?
Walking Dead
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Europe (think England, Spain, Ireland)
6. What did you have for breakfast?
I will be having a toasted PB&J
7. What is your favorite cuisine?
Other than American, Italian. But I like good ole hometown Americano
8. What foods do you dislike?
Tomatoes are awful horrid creations, mushrooms, olvies
9. Favorite Place to Eat?
Rumbi and home
10. Favorite dressing?
Tomatillo Ranch
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive?
Just got my Pontiac Vibe woo woo!
12. What are your favorite clothes?
Shorts and V Necks
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
Europe. All of Europe.
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
Always half full
15. Where would you want to retire?
Somewhere near my family or warm
16. Favorite time of day?
Day like 11am-7pm
17. Where were you born?
Cedar City
18. What is your favorite sport to watch?
On TV: Basketball, Soccer In Person: Basketball, Football, and Soccer
19. Who do you think will not tag you back?
I have a feeling we're not on FB Todo
20. Person you expect to tag you back first?
Please see above
21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this?
Enough already!
22. Bird watcher?
No unless Athena is trying to chase them because it hilarious
23. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Middle of the day definitely not morning
24. Do you have any pets?
Awww my Athena
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share?
I'm super very wonderfully happy :D thats always exciting
26. What did you want to be when you were little?
I think a vet or a teacher
27. What is your best childhood memory?
Oh man. Warm spring/summer nights with friends and family
28. Are you a cat or dog person?
dog
29. Are you married?
nopers
30. Always wear your seat belt?
yes
31. Been in a car accident?
yep
32. Any pet peeves?
Slow overly cautious drivers, people who continually focus on what they don't have instead of what they do have.
33 Favorite Pizza Topping?
Pepperoni
34. Favorite Flower?
Gerber daisies and Lilies
35. Favorite ice cream?
Chocolate Peanut Butter
36. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Rumbi or Costa Vida
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test?
zero
38. From whom did you get your last email?
I don't know Aeropostale?
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit cards?
Ikea
40. Do anything spontaneous lately?
Zoo :)
41. Like your job?
For reals yes :)
42. Broccoli?
yeah when its cooked
43. What was your favorite vacation?
Spring Break to Cali and Vegas with E
44. Last person you went out to dinner with?
Ammon; he's a pretty good date if I do say so myself
45. What are you listening to right now?
The Fray on Hampton Radio. They were playing Madonna earlier- craziness
46. What is your favorite color?
Yellow Black Green
47. How many tattoos do you have?
zero
48. How many are you tagging for this quiz?
once again. NOT fb
49. What time did you finish this quiz?
9:42 AM
50. Coffee Drinker?
When I have to be. Like this morning. Or when it sounds good, like a Java Chip Frappucino from Starbucks.
I got my first car last week! All my own :) Onto building my credit and having something that I really like and have to work to keep, maintain, etc. Its a Pontiac Vibe 2003, Silver, Black Interior (YES!), stick (oh yeah!), and it has a hatchback which is the perfect little place for Athena (she won't get the interior dirty and hairy and if we're ever in a wreck its not very big and she'd only hit the back seat and not fly through the windshield or hit other people in the car) I gotta keep my baby safe!
In other news me and Ammon have talked about going to the zoo and just decided to go yesterday. It was fun! I got to see all my favorites: Elephants (the baby Zuri was so freaking cute all sucking water up with her little fuzzy trunk); Tigers (one big guy/gal was up and walking (crazy cuz that NEVER happens) and another was just sleeping in the shade where we could just stare at them (they are so beautiful I love them); and Gorillas (super fav!) this one male (i think) gorilla was just staring out with this piece of wood or plastic (maybe like 4" by 10") and all of a sudden got angry threw it ran back and then banged on the glass at all of us- I'd never seen one do anything like that! But he was very handsome and I loved him.
Okey Dokey I'll get back to all you Kool Kats later
Love,
Kxoxo
Monday, June 6, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Birthdays and Dates and Cars
OOOOOKAAY lets get this show on the road:
Twenty One!
For my birthday I got to spend all day with Ammon :D He snuck away for a sec and came back with my favorite flowers
(he always gets really awesome flowers; the last ones lived for literally 2 and a half weeks)and my gift! Then (I'm sorry the details are so vague but its been a while since the 29th of April) Josie, Ammon, and I met Elise, Sam, Taylor, MDubb, Kenne, and Guts at Chili's (Kels and Jasen met us there a bit later)and we had a grand ole time! So I thought that I'd be really smart and eat a lot so I wouldn't be drinking on an empty stomach. Well, APPARENTLY eating a lot and drinking while doing so is a horrible combo. I got SO freaking bloated it wasn't even funny. After dinner Ammon took me to the pub for the first time (my first bar! lol) and I could only get not even half of a hedgehog, or whatever its called (I know thats not right but I don't remember). Its a hard cider and its way better than beer (gross). After the pub we went to Marta's and I got wonderful presents (yaya) and wonderful birthday glass. But guess what? I couldn't use it cuz my stomach was so owy! Ammon made fun of me because I literally looked pregnant. Sadly, we left at midnight and I fell asleep in the car because of the food/drink plan. However, I had an AWESOME birthday and I'm so glad I got to spend it with all of best friends who I love so much :) On Sunday my family had a family dinner for me (my mama's amazing chicken enchiladas and cheescake) and I loved getting to spend time with all of them!
Can I just say that I love date nights :) Even the simplest ones. Of course Ammon and I spend a lot of time together but its nice to just take a break from our normal day to day stuff and just have fun and be with each other. This week we went to Red Iguana (holy moly that stuff is good).
I thought we went to the wrong one when I saw the outside lol but he reassured me this was the place. After that we got a brownie peanut butter sundae at Leatherbys or however you spell it. Jeez that place is weird. A handcart etched front door (?), old fashioned sundaes painted on the walls, Disney music only (I may listen to it in my car- as Ammon so kindly pointed out- but it was kinda weird in a restaurant), and then pictures of flowers? landscape? something off the wall like that. Needless to say, I was Ammon's entertainment as I went on and on about how weird it was. We then rented Blue Valentine and it was a waste of time. I was really excited to see it, it got great reviews, two awesome actors, and then nada. It ended really weird and didn't conclude or solve anything. *Sigh* Oh well, wonderful night nonetheless.
And last but not least guess who got a new car? THIS GIRL right here! Yep I'm pretty excited :) My first very own car! I will be back soon to post pictures and details. Maybe share the frustrating months long journey to find one :) I'm thinking I may name her Molly after 'Obla Di Obla Da' its my favorite song to sing to in the car.
Love,
Kxoxo
Twenty One!
For my birthday I got to spend all day with Ammon :D He snuck away for a sec and came back with my favorite flowers
(he always gets really awesome flowers; the last ones lived for literally 2 and a half weeks)and my gift! Then (I'm sorry the details are so vague but its been a while since the 29th of April) Josie, Ammon, and I met Elise, Sam, Taylor, MDubb, Kenne, and Guts at Chili's (Kels and Jasen met us there a bit later)and we had a grand ole time! So I thought that I'd be really smart and eat a lot so I wouldn't be drinking on an empty stomach. Well, APPARENTLY eating a lot and drinking while doing so is a horrible combo. I got SO freaking bloated it wasn't even funny. After dinner Ammon took me to the pub for the first time (my first bar! lol) and I could only get not even half of a hedgehog, or whatever its called (I know thats not right but I don't remember). Its a hard cider and its way better than beer (gross). After the pub we went to Marta's and I got wonderful presents (yaya) and wonderful birthday glass. But guess what? I couldn't use it cuz my stomach was so owy! Ammon made fun of me because I literally looked pregnant. Sadly, we left at midnight and I fell asleep in the car because of the food/drink plan. However, I had an AWESOME birthday and I'm so glad I got to spend it with all of best friends who I love so much :) On Sunday my family had a family dinner for me (my mama's amazing chicken enchiladas and cheescake) and I loved getting to spend time with all of them!Can I just say that I love date nights :) Even the simplest ones. Of course Ammon and I spend a lot of time together but its nice to just take a break from our normal day to day stuff and just have fun and be with each other. This week we went to Red Iguana (holy moly that stuff is good).
I thought we went to the wrong one when I saw the outside lol but he reassured me this was the place. After that we got a brownie peanut butter sundae at Leatherbys or however you spell it. Jeez that place is weird. A handcart etched front door (?), old fashioned sundaes painted on the walls, Disney music only (I may listen to it in my car- as Ammon so kindly pointed out- but it was kinda weird in a restaurant), and then pictures of flowers? landscape? something off the wall like that. Needless to say, I was Ammon's entertainment as I went on and on about how weird it was. We then rented Blue Valentine and it was a waste of time. I was really excited to see it, it got great reviews, two awesome actors, and then nada. It ended really weird and didn't conclude or solve anything. *Sigh* Oh well, wonderful night nonetheless.
And last but not least guess who got a new car? THIS GIRL right here! Yep I'm pretty excited :) My first very own car! I will be back soon to post pictures and details. Maybe share the frustrating months long journey to find one :) I'm thinking I may name her Molly after 'Obla Di Obla Da' its my favorite song to sing to in the car.
Love,
Kxoxo
Friday, May 20, 2011
My Lovely Weakness
Ohhh my Athena. She is such a ham and I love her so. She is also the perfect example of a basset hound: she can pout, look sad, make you feel guilty, be a total clown, thinks she's a lap dog at 40 lbs, can reach anything and everything on counters and tables, deep howls and barks, very smart, VERY stubborn, selective hearing, will do anything for food, selective memory, completely and totally loving and affectionate, a part of every family function, crazy about scents, drools when a treat is placed in front of her, amazing pet, member of the family, loves sleeping under the covers, thinks EVERYONE (human or animal) wants to be her best friend, etc. So for those of you who haven't had the pleasure of meeting a basset this describes them awesomely haha
The Basset Hound Dictionary
LEASH: A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person where you want him/her to go.
DOG BED: Any, soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guest room or the newly upholstered couch in the living room.
DROOL: Is what you do when your persons have food and you don't. To do this properly you must sit as close as you can and look sad and let the drool fall to the floor or better yet, on their laps.
GARBAGE CAN: A container which your neighbors put out once a week to test your ingenuity. You must stand on your hind legs and try to push the lid off with your nose. If you do it right you are rewarded with margarine wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume and moldy crusts of bread.
BICYCLES: Two wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards: the person then swerves and falls into the bushes, you prance away.
DEAFNESS: This is a malady which affects dogs when their person wants them in and they want to stay out. Symptoms include staring blankly at the person, then running in the opposite direction, or lying down.
THUNDER STORMS: This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them of danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling your eyes wildly, and following at their heels.
WASTEBASKET: This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes and old candy wrappers. When you get bored, turn over the basket and strew the papers all over the house until your person comes home.
SOFAS: Are to dogs like napkins are to people. After eating it is polite to run up and down the front of the sofa and wipe your whiskers clean.
BATH: This a process by which the humans drench the floor, walls and themselves. You can help by shaking vigorously and frequently.
BUMP: The way to get your humans attention when they are drinking a fresh cup of coffee or tea.
GOOSE BUMP: A maneuver to use as a last resort when the regular bump does not get the attention you require.
LOVE: A feeling of intense affection, given freely and without restriction. The best way you can show your love is to wag your tail. If you are lucky a human will love you in return.
Author Unknown
One of the cutest things she does though is play! She'll get kinda hyper and just sit in front of the sofa and stare at my mom. Just stare. When that doesn't work she'll paw at my mom's feet. This is usually accompanied by soft crying and lamented howling (she's really good with the histrionics I tell ya) She then proceeds to climb onto the couch on the arm and head rests (literally she thinks she's a cat up there, she suns in the afternoon ha!) and walks on over to put her nose in whatever my mom is doing. She licks her, rubs her nose on her cheeks, paws her, tries to climb ON her, and then when my mom laughs and tries to bat her away she takes that as a sign of play time. And she's off tearing down the hall then jumping on the couch back and forth about 4 times, barking and darting ALL over the place. Its freaking hilarious and we always laugh at her lol Then we'll play with her for a little bit and if we're lucky she'll be tuckered out.
She really is my baby and a part of the family and I don't regret a single bit that I bought her and brought her home with me :) She always keeps me on my toes, motivated, happy, and loved. And maybe you're not a dog person but it just had to be said. Deal with it.
Love,
Kxoxo
The Basset Hound Dictionary
LEASH: A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person where you want him/her to go.
DOG BED: Any, soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guest room or the newly upholstered couch in the living room.
DROOL: Is what you do when your persons have food and you don't. To do this properly you must sit as close as you can and look sad and let the drool fall to the floor or better yet, on their laps.
GARBAGE CAN: A container which your neighbors put out once a week to test your ingenuity. You must stand on your hind legs and try to push the lid off with your nose. If you do it right you are rewarded with margarine wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume and moldy crusts of bread.
BICYCLES: Two wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards: the person then swerves and falls into the bushes, you prance away.
DEAFNESS: This is a malady which affects dogs when their person wants them in and they want to stay out. Symptoms include staring blankly at the person, then running in the opposite direction, or lying down.
THUNDER STORMS: This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them of danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling your eyes wildly, and following at their heels.
WASTEBASKET: This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes and old candy wrappers. When you get bored, turn over the basket and strew the papers all over the house until your person comes home.
SOFAS: Are to dogs like napkins are to people. After eating it is polite to run up and down the front of the sofa and wipe your whiskers clean.
BATH: This a process by which the humans drench the floor, walls and themselves. You can help by shaking vigorously and frequently.
BUMP: The way to get your humans attention when they are drinking a fresh cup of coffee or tea.
GOOSE BUMP: A maneuver to use as a last resort when the regular bump does not get the attention you require.
LOVE: A feeling of intense affection, given freely and without restriction. The best way you can show your love is to wag your tail. If you are lucky a human will love you in return.
Author Unknown
One of the cutest things she does though is play! She'll get kinda hyper and just sit in front of the sofa and stare at my mom. Just stare. When that doesn't work she'll paw at my mom's feet. This is usually accompanied by soft crying and lamented howling (she's really good with the histrionics I tell ya) She then proceeds to climb onto the couch on the arm and head rests (literally she thinks she's a cat up there, she suns in the afternoon ha!) and walks on over to put her nose in whatever my mom is doing. She licks her, rubs her nose on her cheeks, paws her, tries to climb ON her, and then when my mom laughs and tries to bat her away she takes that as a sign of play time. And she's off tearing down the hall then jumping on the couch back and forth about 4 times, barking and darting ALL over the place. Its freaking hilarious and we always laugh at her lol Then we'll play with her for a little bit and if we're lucky she'll be tuckered out.
She really is my baby and a part of the family and I don't regret a single bit that I bought her and brought her home with me :) She always keeps me on my toes, motivated, happy, and loved. And maybe you're not a dog person but it just had to be said. Deal with it.
Love,
Kxoxo
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Yes. I did this a few months ago. No. I do not care. Since I have been gone so long -I'm really sorry by the way- I need something to post that won't take too much effort or creativity. Sheesh do I sound lazy or what? I promise I'm not, just busy :)
4 shows I watch:
1) American Idol (my first season since jr. high ya'll!)
2) Harry Potter (I usually have it on right before bed even if its only for ten minutes. What can I say? Its like comfort food. But its not food...)
3) Walking Dead (did I finish the first season like two months ago? Yeah I did, I admit it, but I will certainly be watching it when the second season airs!)
4) Teen Mom 2 (you may say lame. I say interesting. I'm not advocating teenage pregnancy at all. I find their plight and that of their children and families a real issue in society today. Annnnd I'm a sucker for reality tv when I find the time)
4 things I'm passionate about:
1) My family (I've always been passionate about my family but lately I've been learning about it in a different way. It's made me think twice and let go and move forward. Family is everything.)
2) Being in love (Its the best and happiest feeling in the world. To have love for another and to be able to share that love with each other is a beautiful thing. Twitterpation! I love you Ammon :D )
3) Learning (I love learning. I love school. I love my talks with Ammon because I always learn something new. I love talking to people about their beliefs or their lives and experiences. I love to talk but I learn so much more when I listen.)
4) Animals and Children (I know its kinda weird to lump these two together but animals really are child-like. Both are innocent, blind to judgment, carefree, love unconditionally, and hardly independent lol. A lot of times I feel like its my job to protect and love them and I love doing it. They can always make me happy even on my worst days.)
4 phrases I say a lot:
1) I love you.
2) Oh brother
3) Its so hot in here.
4) Thank you for calling, Hampton Inn Salt Lake City North this is Kesley, how may I help you?
4 things I have learned from the past:
1) Forgive. The person who gets hurt the most when you stay angry is you.
2) "Smile! Because life is a beautiful place and there's so much to smile about" Marilyn Monroe.
3) Its ok to ask for help! I don't have to do everything by myself.
4) There is no room for judgement on others. Love everyone. Until you know every. single. thing. about a person you have no right to be cruel, unfair, etc. and even then, you still don't.
4 things I did yesterday:
1) Almost died because my stomach hurt so bad. It still hurts. BUT its getting better yay!
2) Bought new tires for the Bronco
3) Went to math whoop whoop! <---- THAT is totally sarcastic
4) Cuddled and played with Athena :D
4 places I would love to visit:
1) England
2) Ireland
3) Caribbean
4) Italy
5) Africa
6) Spain
7) Washington haha!
8) South America (at first I typed Southern America, which probably isn't incorrect but sounds kind of weird and dorky)
Obviously I really want to travel
4 things I'm looking forward to:
1) Playing with Riley when I get the chance (what can I say, I'm totally smitten by an almost 2 year old. And of course the terrific Haun trio.)
2) Playing with Ammon (did I mention I'm still like a twitterpated Bambi even though we've been dating for almost 6 months)
3) Vegas in August!
4) Getting my Bachelors (I know that I still have 2 to 3 years but I'm still happy I'm doing it and if you think about the last 2 years of your life... it goes by pretty fast. Am I right? Huh? Yeah I'm soooo right
4 things I love about summer:
1) Shorts
2) Sitting outside in the evening
3) Thunderstorms
4) Snow cones
I'll be back soon to post about my birthday. The big 2-1
Love,
Kxoxo
4 shows I watch:
1) American Idol (my first season since jr. high ya'll!)
2) Harry Potter (I usually have it on right before bed even if its only for ten minutes. What can I say? Its like comfort food. But its not food...)
3) Walking Dead (did I finish the first season like two months ago? Yeah I did, I admit it, but I will certainly be watching it when the second season airs!)
4) Teen Mom 2 (you may say lame. I say interesting. I'm not advocating teenage pregnancy at all. I find their plight and that of their children and families a real issue in society today. Annnnd I'm a sucker for reality tv when I find the time)
4 things I'm passionate about:
1) My family (I've always been passionate about my family but lately I've been learning about it in a different way. It's made me think twice and let go and move forward. Family is everything.)
2) Being in love (Its the best and happiest feeling in the world. To have love for another and to be able to share that love with each other is a beautiful thing. Twitterpation! I love you Ammon :D )
3) Learning (I love learning. I love school. I love my talks with Ammon because I always learn something new. I love talking to people about their beliefs or their lives and experiences. I love to talk but I learn so much more when I listen.)
4) Animals and Children (I know its kinda weird to lump these two together but animals really are child-like. Both are innocent, blind to judgment, carefree, love unconditionally, and hardly independent lol. A lot of times I feel like its my job to protect and love them and I love doing it. They can always make me happy even on my worst days.)
4 phrases I say a lot:
1) I love you.
2) Oh brother
3) Its so hot in here.
4) Thank you for calling, Hampton Inn Salt Lake City North this is Kesley, how may I help you?
4 things I have learned from the past:
1) Forgive. The person who gets hurt the most when you stay angry is you.
2) "Smile! Because life is a beautiful place and there's so much to smile about" Marilyn Monroe.
3) Its ok to ask for help! I don't have to do everything by myself.
4) There is no room for judgement on others. Love everyone. Until you know every. single. thing. about a person you have no right to be cruel, unfair, etc. and even then, you still don't.
4 things I did yesterday:
1) Almost died because my stomach hurt so bad. It still hurts. BUT its getting better yay!
2) Bought new tires for the Bronco
3) Went to math whoop whoop! <---- THAT is totally sarcastic
4) Cuddled and played with Athena :D
4 places I would love to visit:
1) England
2) Ireland
3) Caribbean
4) Italy
5) Africa
6) Spain
7) Washington haha!
8) South America (at first I typed Southern America, which probably isn't incorrect but sounds kind of weird and dorky)
Obviously I really want to travel
4 things I'm looking forward to:
1) Playing with Riley when I get the chance (what can I say, I'm totally smitten by an almost 2 year old. And of course the terrific Haun trio.)
2) Playing with Ammon (did I mention I'm still like a twitterpated Bambi even though we've been dating for almost 6 months)
3) Vegas in August!
4) Getting my Bachelors (I know that I still have 2 to 3 years but I'm still happy I'm doing it and if you think about the last 2 years of your life... it goes by pretty fast. Am I right? Huh? Yeah I'm soooo right
4 things I love about summer:
1) Shorts
2) Sitting outside in the evening
3) Thunderstorms
4) Snow cones
I'll be back soon to post about my birthday. The big 2-1
Love,
Kxoxo
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Here are 100 ways to uncomplicate it...
And by it I mean life. Thanks Chloe for posting this on FB! I liked it so much I wanted to post it again
1. Don’t try to read other people’s minds
2. Get up 30 minutes earlier so that you don’t rush/get a ticket while driving too fast/have to explain why you’re late/get fired
3. Get 8 hours of sleep per night so that you think more clearly
4. Stick to your budget
5. Start saving and investing every week, no matter how little you can spare
6. Balance your checkbook
7. Don’t try to be friends with everyone. Cultivate closer relationships with fewer people.
8. Don’t try to do business with everyone. Identify your target client and take very good care of them.
9. Before getting angry, ask yourself if it will really matter in 20 years
10. Focus on being a good person, not on pleasing others
11. Stay home this Saturday, and finish off that nagging chore that you need to finish
12. Kiss and make up
13. Make a weekly menu, and shop for only those items at the market
14. Ask your grandparents the best way to uncomplicate life, and try it for a month
15. Fill up your gas tank when it’s half full
16. Don’t drink alcohol when you’re tired, sad or mad
17. Pay your bills on time
18. Get an annual physical examination
19. Say “I love you” to your significant other and to your children. Studies show that more marriages last, and fewer kids use drugs, when these words are spoken every day.
20. For just one day, imagine everyone’s intentions are good because most people’s are
21. Give away clothes that haven’t been worn in two years
22. Throw out clothes that are in disrepair, and can’t be mended
23. When you have a conflict with someone, talk it out. Don’t let it turn into more than it is.
24. Know what your priorities are in life, and act as if they are your priorities
25. Tell the truth
26. Don’t cheat
27. Don’t steal
28. If you’re holding on to a ridiculous grudge, let it go
29. Clean your house weekly, so that it doesn’t become too large a chore
30. Do your best at work, or at school
31. Don’t eat when you aren’t hungry
32. Eat when you are hungry
33. Be yourself
34. Say no unapologetically
35. Cook simple meals
36. Don’t try to keep up with the Joneses
37. Pay off your car before buying a new one
38. Organise your desk at the office
39. Change your smoke alarm batteries when the clocks spring forward, and again when they fall back
40. Organise your important paperwork
41. Take only half the clothes that you planned to take with you on holiday
42. Help your children with their homework every night, and have an open dialogue with their teachers
43. Have white sheets and white towels in children’s rooms/bathrooms, because they’re easily bleached
44. Spend your time with nice people
45. Avoid drama
46. Don’t text or talk on the phone while driving
47. Turn off the television/video games/computer; they’re time consumers
48. Don’t engage in office politics
49. Refuse to gossip, or talk behind other people’s backs
50. Do the dishes right after dinner
51. Never go to sleep angry
52. Ask nicely for what you need and want
53. Walk 10,000 steps per day to help your heart
54. Do 20 push-ups before speaking in anger
55. Leave work at work
56. Don’t befriend anyone that isn’t trustworthy
57. Don’t envy others
58. Have your oil changed
59. Take vitamin C BEFORE you catch a cold
60. Don’t work more than 8 hours per day
61. Weed your garden weekly
62. Wash your car weekly
63. Have a spring cleaning month every year, and do one room at a time
64. You don’t need to be best friends with work colleagues, but build respectful partnerships
65. Don’t drink and drive
66. Don’t look for reasons to be angry or sad, look for reasons to be happy. You’ll always be able to find plenty of each.
67. Be friendly with your neighbours
68. Return emails and phone messages promptly
69. Schedule in free time
70. Don’t procrastinate
71. Do what you say you’ll do, when you say you’ll do it
72. Be more flexible when you’re able to be
73. Forgive and forget. End of story.
74. Break the consumerism habit…put a three month moratorium in place on buying anything not deemed a necessity
75. Start your diet on September 1, rather than January 1, so that you won’t also have holiday pounds to lose
76. Take care of any health issues or concerns
77. Have your tires rotated
78. Have your brakes checked
79. Have your eyes checked
80. Don’t let your imagination run away with you
81. Let go of perfection in others
82. Let go of perfection in yourself
83. Don’t try to help those that refuse to help themselves
84. Find a way to reduce your commute to work
85. Have an alloted amount of worry time per day/week, that you strictly abide by
86. Drink more water
87. Eat more salmon
88. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill
89. Wear your hair in a classic, easy to care for style
90. Finish what you start
91. Wear classic clothes and shoes that never go out of style
92. Create a daily routine
93. Have a 1, 5, 10 and 20 year plan for your financial and life goals
94. Slow down
95. Eat out less often
96. When you ask your husband which outfit looks best, thank him for his answer and wear the one he liked rather than focusing on why he didn’t like the other one
97. Allow your children to grow up
98. Clean out your garage, and donate anything that hasn’t been used in the past year
99. Stretch every day
100. If a relationship is over, let it go
I've been trying to work on numbers 9, 12, and 4 and they really do help a lot :) I am (not always 100% successfully) sticking to a stricter budget and putting away savings, and that helps me feel more secure and structured, which makes me happier. I'll get annoyed at something someone does (like my Mama waking me up to move my car, etc.) and instead of letting it bother me I think, "will this matter 30 years from now?" 99% of the time its no; I let go of the bad feelings, and this makes me happier. I love kissing and making up, so when I read this I tried to follow it better. Me and Ammon weren't even fighting but I could tell we might get frustrated if we kept talking about whatever it was we were talking about (I don't even remember what it was), so I just said, "I love you". I think it caught both of us off guard lol But it made us both smile, we kissed, we were both happier, and that definitely makes me happiest :)
So, if anyone would like to share what they've done I'd love to hear. BUT I would bet my left eye (not my right, I like that one better) that no one will lol its ok, I would just like everyone to know that I don't hate comments. I won't sacrifice a small goat or punch an elephant if you leave one. In fact, I'll actually love you for it.
Love,
Kxoxo
1. Don’t try to read other people’s minds
2. Get up 30 minutes earlier so that you don’t rush/get a ticket while driving too fast/have to explain why you’re late/get fired
3. Get 8 hours of sleep per night so that you think more clearly
4. Stick to your budget
5. Start saving and investing every week, no matter how little you can spare
6. Balance your checkbook
7. Don’t try to be friends with everyone. Cultivate closer relationships with fewer people.
8. Don’t try to do business with everyone. Identify your target client and take very good care of them.
9. Before getting angry, ask yourself if it will really matter in 20 years
10. Focus on being a good person, not on pleasing others
11. Stay home this Saturday, and finish off that nagging chore that you need to finish
12. Kiss and make up
13. Make a weekly menu, and shop for only those items at the market
14. Ask your grandparents the best way to uncomplicate life, and try it for a month
15. Fill up your gas tank when it’s half full
16. Don’t drink alcohol when you’re tired, sad or mad
17. Pay your bills on time
18. Get an annual physical examination
19. Say “I love you” to your significant other and to your children. Studies show that more marriages last, and fewer kids use drugs, when these words are spoken every day.
20. For just one day, imagine everyone’s intentions are good because most people’s are
21. Give away clothes that haven’t been worn in two years
22. Throw out clothes that are in disrepair, and can’t be mended
23. When you have a conflict with someone, talk it out. Don’t let it turn into more than it is.
24. Know what your priorities are in life, and act as if they are your priorities
25. Tell the truth
26. Don’t cheat
27. Don’t steal
28. If you’re holding on to a ridiculous grudge, let it go
29. Clean your house weekly, so that it doesn’t become too large a chore
30. Do your best at work, or at school
31. Don’t eat when you aren’t hungry
32. Eat when you are hungry
33. Be yourself
34. Say no unapologetically
35. Cook simple meals
36. Don’t try to keep up with the Joneses
37. Pay off your car before buying a new one
38. Organise your desk at the office
39. Change your smoke alarm batteries when the clocks spring forward, and again when they fall back
40. Organise your important paperwork
41. Take only half the clothes that you planned to take with you on holiday
42. Help your children with their homework every night, and have an open dialogue with their teachers
43. Have white sheets and white towels in children’s rooms/bathrooms, because they’re easily bleached
44. Spend your time with nice people
45. Avoid drama
46. Don’t text or talk on the phone while driving
47. Turn off the television/video games/computer; they’re time consumers
48. Don’t engage in office politics
49. Refuse to gossip, or talk behind other people’s backs
50. Do the dishes right after dinner
51. Never go to sleep angry
52. Ask nicely for what you need and want
53. Walk 10,000 steps per day to help your heart
54. Do 20 push-ups before speaking in anger
55. Leave work at work
56. Don’t befriend anyone that isn’t trustworthy
57. Don’t envy others
58. Have your oil changed
59. Take vitamin C BEFORE you catch a cold
60. Don’t work more than 8 hours per day
61. Weed your garden weekly
62. Wash your car weekly
63. Have a spring cleaning month every year, and do one room at a time
64. You don’t need to be best friends with work colleagues, but build respectful partnerships
65. Don’t drink and drive
66. Don’t look for reasons to be angry or sad, look for reasons to be happy. You’ll always be able to find plenty of each.
67. Be friendly with your neighbours
68. Return emails and phone messages promptly
69. Schedule in free time
70. Don’t procrastinate
71. Do what you say you’ll do, when you say you’ll do it
72. Be more flexible when you’re able to be
73. Forgive and forget. End of story.
74. Break the consumerism habit…put a three month moratorium in place on buying anything not deemed a necessity
75. Start your diet on September 1, rather than January 1, so that you won’t also have holiday pounds to lose
76. Take care of any health issues or concerns
77. Have your tires rotated
78. Have your brakes checked
79. Have your eyes checked
80. Don’t let your imagination run away with you
81. Let go of perfection in others
82. Let go of perfection in yourself
83. Don’t try to help those that refuse to help themselves
84. Find a way to reduce your commute to work
85. Have an alloted amount of worry time per day/week, that you strictly abide by
86. Drink more water
87. Eat more salmon
88. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill
89. Wear your hair in a classic, easy to care for style
90. Finish what you start
91. Wear classic clothes and shoes that never go out of style
92. Create a daily routine
93. Have a 1, 5, 10 and 20 year plan for your financial and life goals
94. Slow down
95. Eat out less often
96. When you ask your husband which outfit looks best, thank him for his answer and wear the one he liked rather than focusing on why he didn’t like the other one
97. Allow your children to grow up
98. Clean out your garage, and donate anything that hasn’t been used in the past year
99. Stretch every day
100. If a relationship is over, let it go
I've been trying to work on numbers 9, 12, and 4 and they really do help a lot :) I am (not always 100% successfully) sticking to a stricter budget and putting away savings, and that helps me feel more secure and structured, which makes me happier. I'll get annoyed at something someone does (like my Mama waking me up to move my car, etc.) and instead of letting it bother me I think, "will this matter 30 years from now?" 99% of the time its no; I let go of the bad feelings, and this makes me happier. I love kissing and making up, so when I read this I tried to follow it better. Me and Ammon weren't even fighting but I could tell we might get frustrated if we kept talking about whatever it was we were talking about (I don't even remember what it was), so I just said, "I love you". I think it caught both of us off guard lol But it made us both smile, we kissed, we were both happier, and that definitely makes me happiest :)
So, if anyone would like to share what they've done I'd love to hear. BUT I would bet my left eye (not my right, I like that one better) that no one will lol its ok, I would just like everyone to know that I don't hate comments. I won't sacrifice a small goat or punch an elephant if you leave one. In fact, I'll actually love you for it.
Love,
Kxoxo
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Ok I just had to take the time to say that I am a faithful American Idol watcher this season. I know. I used to make fun of all you Idol lovers but I've joined the ranks. Why, you might ask? 3 reasons: #1 Steven Tyler: I love Aerosmith and I think he's a sweetheart. #2 Jennifer Lopez: I think she's talented, beautiful, and a good person/mom/judge etc. #3: James Durbin: I just bought his cover of "Maybe I'm Amazed" and I absolutely love that song. Here are the lyrics because I just want you to love it too:
Maybe I'm Amazed
Paul McCartney
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you love me all the time
Maybe I'm afraid of the way I love you
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you pulled me out of time
And hung me on a line
Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you
Baby I'm a man maybe I'm a lonely man
Who's in the middle of something
That he doesn't really understand
Baby I'm a man and maybe you're the only woman
Who could ever help me
Baby won't you help me understand,Oooohh
Baby I'm a man, maybe I'm a lonely man
Who's in the middle of something
That he doesn't really understand
Baby I'm a man and maybe you're the only woman
Who could ever help me
Baby won't you help me understand, oohhh
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you're with me all the time
Maybe I'm afraid of the way I leave you
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you help me sing my song
Right me when I'm wrong
Maybe I’m amazed at the way I really need you
Oh,Oh,ohhh, yeah, oh,oh ohhh yeahh Oo-oo
Yes I've been all lovey dovey lately but I love it so :P if you don't like it. I also bought T-Swifts new album Speak Now, Adele's 21, and Katy Perry's E.T. Love em all. And of course because I just got my new laptop I just had to get new music. Right? You would do that as well and don't deny it.
Love,
Kxoxo
Maybe I'm Amazed
Paul McCartney
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you love me all the time
Maybe I'm afraid of the way I love you
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you pulled me out of time
And hung me on a line
Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you
Baby I'm a man maybe I'm a lonely man
Who's in the middle of something
That he doesn't really understand
Baby I'm a man and maybe you're the only woman
Who could ever help me
Baby won't you help me understand,Oooohh
Baby I'm a man, maybe I'm a lonely man
Who's in the middle of something
That he doesn't really understand
Baby I'm a man and maybe you're the only woman
Who could ever help me
Baby won't you help me understand, oohhh
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you're with me all the time
Maybe I'm afraid of the way I leave you
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you help me sing my song
Right me when I'm wrong
Maybe I’m amazed at the way I really need you
Oh,Oh,ohhh, yeah, oh,oh ohhh yeahh Oo-oo
Yes I've been all lovey dovey lately but I love it so :P if you don't like it. I also bought T-Swifts new album Speak Now, Adele's 21, and Katy Perry's E.T. Love em all. And of course because I just got my new laptop I just had to get new music. Right? You would do that as well and don't deny it.
Love,
Kxoxo
Thursday, April 7, 2011
MIA
Ok guys, I haven't written for awhile and I apologize. But I'm here to tell you that I will be MIA for the next little while. Probably a couple weeks. I'll try to pop in every once in a while but semester is ending, my room is not going as smoothly as I hoped, I've started working out (this takes time ya know? lol), and so much more. So don't think I've died or lost my hands so I can't type. I'll be back.
And once again, this only kind of fits in with this post. But its cute. And yes, I know I think a lot of stuff is cute. Its about time ya got over it.
Love,
Kxoxo
And once again, this only kind of fits in with this post. But its cute. And yes, I know I think a lot of stuff is cute. Its about time ya got over it.
Love,
Kxoxo
