Sunday, February 7, 2010
Owner
I am the proud owner of a 2008 Honda Civic. I LOVE IT!!! it is so weird to be the owner of that car. i feel like i am borrowing it or something. but it is fabulous. There are so many things that come with that car that i have never had before (in a car). Like...a cd player. An aux jack. Digital (everything) on the dash. I got a good deal for it. Reina came with me and was "the voice of reason." It was pretty much the longest day of my whole life. We started out at 9am on Friday morning. by the time we found the car, bartered for the deal, went to Chase twice to get financed, towed my old car, signed the papers, and made it back home, it was about 10:30 pm. But we got it done. and i shouldnt have to buy a car for the next 10-15 years, easy. at that point i am going to make someone else do it. cause it is pretty much the least fun thing you could do with your day!!
My hair
I have been meaning to post pictures of my hair for a long time. I colored the bottem a light brown, and cut it. Her are some pics of a few days after I got it done.
I did it a few months ago, so my hair is longer now, and i lightened the blonde a little, but it is much the same.
I did it a few months ago, so my hair is longer now, and i lightened the blonde a little, but it is much the same. Saturday, January 30, 2010
The Camry
I think I have driven my Camry for the last time today. It is sitting in the parking lot of my work. Not working. I had a feeling when I arrived at work today that today my might be the day it stops. It had been making a loud popping noise when I turned and pulling hard to one side for the last 2 days. But I had to go to work. When I went to leave work today the car made one last final (loud) pop and stopped working. It could be something not so expensive...or it could be my transmission, or my tire could fall off. I don't know. I don't really want to put anymore money into it. So I guess i am buying a "new" car next week. Sooner than I had planned, and my debt that was going to be paid off in 2 week (2 WEEKS!!!!) is now being pushed back. I am pretty bummed about that...but it will work out. i am sure of it!
All my plans are up in the air right now. I might be renting a car for next week, or not. I might be buying a car sometime next week or not. I might have my car towed and looked at...or not. All i know for sure right now is that I have a ride to church tomorrow, I am paying my tithing, and I am visiting teaching (which i have no treats for since i don't have a car to go buy ingredients) I have the important stuff, right? I have faith everything else will fall into place. And i am grateful that the final pop on my car didn't come when i was going 65 mph down the freeway. And that a very nice boy who doesn't live so far from me offered to take me home and push my car back into a parking spot...(i was blocking parking lot traffic for a while. that was embarrassing) And for my mom being so nice and offering me good advice, and help. Life is good. Its still good. Crazy, but good.
All my plans are up in the air right now. I might be renting a car for next week, or not. I might be buying a car sometime next week or not. I might have my car towed and looked at...or not. All i know for sure right now is that I have a ride to church tomorrow, I am paying my tithing, and I am visiting teaching (which i have no treats for since i don't have a car to go buy ingredients) I have the important stuff, right? I have faith everything else will fall into place. And i am grateful that the final pop on my car didn't come when i was going 65 mph down the freeway. And that a very nice boy who doesn't live so far from me offered to take me home and push my car back into a parking spot...(i was blocking parking lot traffic for a while. that was embarrassing) And for my mom being so nice and offering me good advice, and help. Life is good. Its still good. Crazy, but good.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Sushi
I tried sushi today.
A flashback: One night when i was out with the missionaries, we were waiting on a investigator to get to the church. We ran into one of the counselors of the Stake Presidency. We got to talking about how he went on his mission to Japan. I am not sure how the topic moved on to sushi but there we were, talking about it. I told him i had never tried it (the raw fish kind). He was talking about how he loved it. He described the flavor to me. I decided i should venture out and try it sometime.
The present: Today was that day. I was in the Target produce dept today and came across some California rolls. They are rice rolled with seaweed "paper" and had imitation crab meat, avocado...and maybe something else i cant remember. i put some soy sauce on it and took the smallest, tiniest pinch of a taste of the wasabi on the side. (the wasabi totally rocked my world!!!...not in a good way. as i knew it would. i have had it before.) Then i discovered the raw fish slivers on the side as well. At first i dismissed them, but then i was like "whatever, i wanted to try it, let's do this!!!". so i took the smallest piece and put it in my mouth. Actually....it is pretty good. i was expecting an overwhelming fish taste like you can sometimes get with some cooked fish. None. I promise. It was a little salty and pretty good. It made a good combo with the soy sauce. Overall i give them a 9 (outta 10). They are good for you too. Bonus!!
A flashback: One night when i was out with the missionaries, we were waiting on a investigator to get to the church. We ran into one of the counselors of the Stake Presidency. We got to talking about how he went on his mission to Japan. I am not sure how the topic moved on to sushi but there we were, talking about it. I told him i had never tried it (the raw fish kind). He was talking about how he loved it. He described the flavor to me. I decided i should venture out and try it sometime.
The present: Today was that day. I was in the Target produce dept today and came across some California rolls. They are rice rolled with seaweed "paper" and had imitation crab meat, avocado...and maybe something else i cant remember. i put some soy sauce on it and took the smallest, tiniest pinch of a taste of the wasabi on the side. (the wasabi totally rocked my world!!!...not in a good way. as i knew it would. i have had it before.) Then i discovered the raw fish slivers on the side as well. At first i dismissed them, but then i was like "whatever, i wanted to try it, let's do this!!!". so i took the smallest piece and put it in my mouth. Actually....it is pretty good. i was expecting an overwhelming fish taste like you can sometimes get with some cooked fish. None. I promise. It was a little salty and pretty good. It made a good combo with the soy sauce. Overall i give them a 9 (outta 10). They are good for you too. Bonus!!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Church
I get excited for Sundays. I enjoy seeing the people there and feeling the Spirit. Today my new bishop called me into his office. We sat down and chatted for a few minutes. He wanted to get to know me a little bit. So we chatted and then as he was wrapping up the conversation he asked me if there was anything he could do for me. I don't think i have ever answered this question with anything but "no", "i don't know", "i don't think so", or "i think i am good" before. You know, home teachers ask it, VT ask it, bishops before have asked it. i never have anything, or want to bother them. Today i said "yes." Today i asked my bishop for a calling. He smiled at me and said "in fact we do have a calling for you." And he gave me a calling. I am not officially called or sustained, so i don't think i am supposed to say what it is, right? So get excited for a post next week.
I also knew that he was going to give me the calling he gave me. I was not surprised at all. I was thinking today about why i thought to ask my bishop for a calling. Usually i shy away from the bishop cornering me with that "calling" look in his eye. I think it is because i am nervous he is going to give me a calling that is going to be super hard for me like teaching Sunday school or something. With all those people starring at me for like 40 minutes. Yeah, it scares the trash out of me. But today i wanted a calling. Do you ever have those moments in your life where you know you need something in your life to challenge you spiritually? Or to make you better at something? Or to force you to get involved? (i don't know if that even makes sense.) I knew the calling he would give me. I knew it would be hard. But i knew that i would be better for it. And i am totally drawn to anything that can take the focus off my life. Off the struggles, and the worry that i am completely stupid for moving to TX all together. I need something good and uplifting and happy in my life to escape everything else. Maybe this calling will be it.
I also knew that he was going to give me the calling he gave me. I was not surprised at all. I was thinking today about why i thought to ask my bishop for a calling. Usually i shy away from the bishop cornering me with that "calling" look in his eye. I think it is because i am nervous he is going to give me a calling that is going to be super hard for me like teaching Sunday school or something. With all those people starring at me for like 40 minutes. Yeah, it scares the trash out of me. But today i wanted a calling. Do you ever have those moments in your life where you know you need something in your life to challenge you spiritually? Or to make you better at something? Or to force you to get involved? (i don't know if that even makes sense.) I knew the calling he would give me. I knew it would be hard. But i knew that i would be better for it. And i am totally drawn to anything that can take the focus off my life. Off the struggles, and the worry that i am completely stupid for moving to TX all together. I need something good and uplifting and happy in my life to escape everything else. Maybe this calling will be it.
A Christmas Event
Yesterday I hung out with the fam (the people i live with...that is what i call them). We went to (the husband) Tom's brother's house which is north of Dallas. Tom is one of 11 children so there was going to be a ton of people there. I had been warned that Tom's family (like Tom) are a little bit out of control. So i thought since they don't know me, and it is Christmas i should wear my mistletoe headband. For those of you who haven't seen it...it is a headband that i got when i was a kid with a tall, skinny spring on it that sticks strait up in the air over my head (about a foot above my head). It has a plastic mistletoe on the top. So no matter where i go, i am always under the mistletoe *wink* *wink*. I thought it would be funny. So i bust into these people's house that i don't know with mistletoe on my head. I got some strange looks, and some kisses. Mostly on the cheek, but once on the lips. It surprised me a bit. I haven't been kissed on the lips in quite some time. lol.
But it was a really good time. there was good food, and since Tom's family is originally from Ohio, they all know how to play Euchre. It's not Christmas without Euchre. So got my euchre on, in a tournament. It was a good time. Tom and i won a couple of games.
But it was a really good time. there was good food, and since Tom's family is originally from Ohio, they all know how to play Euchre. It's not Christmas without Euchre. So got my euchre on, in a tournament. It was a good time. Tom and i won a couple of games.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Updates
A few things i have been meaning to blog about...
1. I did end up cutting my hair. I talked about doing it on my facebook and got a large response from it. I cut it like a week and a half ago and just haven't got around to blogging about it yet. i do have a picture and I will post it soon. Promise.
2. I will be back in IN in a week. I am so excited! My mom and I are going to go Christmas shopping in Indy. Should be fun.
3. I might be running in a 5k when I am home (in Indy). It is still up in the air. I love that I have been training inside or in 65 degree weather and it is expected to be about 35 degrees in IN next weekend. I might die.
4. I loved loved loved New Moon. I saw it twice last weekend. One of those times was the opening showing at 12:01 am on 11/20. I am a dork. I know.
5. I am probably going to be playing some football tomorrow for Thanksgiving. I happen to mention this to my manager today and he raised one eyebrow and asked if I knew how to play. Of course my response was "So just b/c I am a girl, I don't know how to play football?" He fumbled thru some words about that is not what he meant, that he was just surprised. lol it was fun to make him squirm.
6. I started reading the book "the host" a couple of weeks ago. i had been taking it to work and reading it on my lunch breaks. Everyone kept asking me what i was reading. Once i told them it was about aliens (in a nutshell) they all looked at me like i was weird. it was really fun to read it again. I didnt really cry in the book. I almost did a few times. I feel a little heartless since other people (who shall remain nameless) cry so much in this book and everytime they read it. Normally i feel like i cry more than anyone else, so i feel weird that i didnt. oh well.
1. I did end up cutting my hair. I talked about doing it on my facebook and got a large response from it. I cut it like a week and a half ago and just haven't got around to blogging about it yet. i do have a picture and I will post it soon. Promise.
2. I will be back in IN in a week. I am so excited! My mom and I are going to go Christmas shopping in Indy. Should be fun.
3. I might be running in a 5k when I am home (in Indy). It is still up in the air. I love that I have been training inside or in 65 degree weather and it is expected to be about 35 degrees in IN next weekend. I might die.
4. I loved loved loved New Moon. I saw it twice last weekend. One of those times was the opening showing at 12:01 am on 11/20. I am a dork. I know.
5. I am probably going to be playing some football tomorrow for Thanksgiving. I happen to mention this to my manager today and he raised one eyebrow and asked if I knew how to play. Of course my response was "So just b/c I am a girl, I don't know how to play football?" He fumbled thru some words about that is not what he meant, that he was just surprised. lol it was fun to make him squirm.
6. I started reading the book "the host" a couple of weeks ago. i had been taking it to work and reading it on my lunch breaks. Everyone kept asking me what i was reading. Once i told them it was about aliens (in a nutshell) they all looked at me like i was weird. it was really fun to read it again. I didnt really cry in the book. I almost did a few times. I feel a little heartless since other people (who shall remain nameless) cry so much in this book and everytime they read it. Normally i feel like i cry more than anyone else, so i feel weird that i didnt. oh well.
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