Friday, March 21, 2008
Happy Easter!
Hello Everyone!! Just wanted to wish you a Happy Easter before the weekend! Celebrate with family and friends and eat lots of jello eggs! ha ha....did you ever eat those? we used to make them all the time and they were gross, yet so good! Ohh how I miss those jello jiggler easter eggs!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Sarah Johns
It's Hard To Be A Girl....
I don't mean to appear too forward.
Then again I wanna say so much.
I don't want to scare him off,
cause we're off to such a good start...
such a good start.
So I don't think I'll even leave a message.
He's had my number all along.
And if he hasn't got the message by now,
as to what this girl wants, what my heart wants...
I've been known to speak my mind,
but with him I melt, forget every line.
It's hard to be a girl in a young man's world.
I can't think straight, I'm confused.
This dress don't go with these shoes.
What's wrong with me?
Am I were he wants to be?
Should I go to work or go back to bed?
Pull the covers over my head, and scream?
I've been known, to speak my mind.
But with him I melt, forget every line.
It's hard to be a girl in a young man's world.
Ohh it's hard to be a girl, in a young man's world.
*If you like country....or even if you don't, give Sarah Johns a try. She's really great and co-wrote every song on her album!
I don't mean to appear too forward.
Then again I wanna say so much.
I don't want to scare him off,
cause we're off to such a good start...
such a good start.
So I don't think I'll even leave a message.
He's had my number all along.
And if he hasn't got the message by now,
as to what this girl wants, what my heart wants...
I've been known to speak my mind,
but with him I melt, forget every line.
It's hard to be a girl in a young man's world.
I can't think straight, I'm confused.
This dress don't go with these shoes.
What's wrong with me?
Am I were he wants to be?
Should I go to work or go back to bed?
Pull the covers over my head, and scream?
I've been known, to speak my mind.
But with him I melt, forget every line.
It's hard to be a girl in a young man's world.
Ohh it's hard to be a girl, in a young man's world.
*If you like country....or even if you don't, give Sarah Johns a try. She's really great and co-wrote every song on her album!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
will i...
will i ever be the one included in on the secrets? the one who people turn to to tell their frustrations or the one to help others out? will people ever bring their good news to me? will i ever be one of the girls in this office? it stinks when people yell over the cubicle to one another, asking if everyone is in and your gets bypassed. i know it's only been a couple months but when will my inclusion time come....or will i never be able to catch up to it?
it just comes natural
Sometimes I get really upset that I'm not naturally beautiful like some people. I have to struggle with weight and self-confidence probably more then the average girl. It sucks when you see these girls who I believe are pretty dang close to perfect and they complain about this and that. I just want to shake them and say "you have no idea how lucky you are"
I realize to them they are not perfect but jeez, how could you look in the mirror and think that? I often think that if I did change, I would be happy....but would I? Or would I be just like that girl who everyone thinks is well on her way to perfect but to her, she's far from it?
This comes on the heals of seeing the most gorgeous guy ever. And I think....my God, he is so attractive and in the back of my mind, I know I'll never stand a chance to get a look from this guy. I'm not the natural beauty he looks for. I'm the girl who "she's kind of pretty" and that's it. No second glance or smile and a hello. I just get so pissed because of this and I don't know how to just stop! It sometimes consumes my thoughts and lately it's been really bad. I need to just be content with who I am or change myself. If only 'changing myself' was easy and not so dang hard.
I realize to them they are not perfect but jeez, how could you look in the mirror and think that? I often think that if I did change, I would be happy....but would I? Or would I be just like that girl who everyone thinks is well on her way to perfect but to her, she's far from it?
This comes on the heals of seeing the most gorgeous guy ever. And I think....my God, he is so attractive and in the back of my mind, I know I'll never stand a chance to get a look from this guy. I'm not the natural beauty he looks for. I'm the girl who "she's kind of pretty" and that's it. No second glance or smile and a hello. I just get so pissed because of this and I don't know how to just stop! It sometimes consumes my thoughts and lately it's been really bad. I need to just be content with who I am or change myself. If only 'changing myself' was easy and not so dang hard.
Monday, March 17, 2008
why aren't you gone yet??
Sometimes I get really, really frustrated with this job. I understand that the girl who had this position before me was here for along time. *Pam had my position for 6 or 7 years and it's only two people in our department. Ok, I understand that you got close over the years since it' s just you two but now I have your position, you can leave now. Pam just keeps hanging around and granted, it has been helpful when certain situations arrive and I need to get the answer to a question. But when I keep hearing that Pam did this and Pam got asked to stay by the boss and Pam did it this way.....ok good for Pam. I'M NOT PAM!!!!!
It's so frustrating to have her constantly here! Sometimes I wonder if my boss wishes Pam was still here and she is kind of upset that I am here instead of Pam. I'm sorry that you feel that way but you have to understand we have only known each other for about a month and a half....not nearly long enough to get extremely comfortable with each other. My boss and Pam just left for a day at the spa....wow, thanks for inviting me. It hurts when she goes off with Pam and leaves me here. Sometimes in this workplace I feel so alone and sometimes it's great. Lots of people know each other b/c they've been working together for years and I'm the new girl they don't really know yet. And the age thing plays into it as well I think. Everyone here is in their upper 20's to early/mid 30's. I'm 23. They have babies and husbands and bills...I'm just getting my life started! I feel like I don't fit in a lot. Not that they don't make an effort to include me but when your boss goes off with Pam and you are left in the office, it kind of stings. Sometimes I just want to say to Pam, GO AWAY!!! YOU DON'T WORK HERE ANYMORE!!! But I know that she'll be here later in the week, or possibly this weekend.
Will I ever be able to 'replace' her or am I constantly going to be taking a backseat to Pam? Is she always going to be around and overshadow me or will people ever start to know me for me and not "the new Pam"?
It's so frustrating to have her constantly here! Sometimes I wonder if my boss wishes Pam was still here and she is kind of upset that I am here instead of Pam. I'm sorry that you feel that way but you have to understand we have only known each other for about a month and a half....not nearly long enough to get extremely comfortable with each other. My boss and Pam just left for a day at the spa....wow, thanks for inviting me. It hurts when she goes off with Pam and leaves me here. Sometimes in this workplace I feel so alone and sometimes it's great. Lots of people know each other b/c they've been working together for years and I'm the new girl they don't really know yet. And the age thing plays into it as well I think. Everyone here is in their upper 20's to early/mid 30's. I'm 23. They have babies and husbands and bills...I'm just getting my life started! I feel like I don't fit in a lot. Not that they don't make an effort to include me but when your boss goes off with Pam and you are left in the office, it kind of stings. Sometimes I just want to say to Pam, GO AWAY!!! YOU DON'T WORK HERE ANYMORE!!! But I know that she'll be here later in the week, or possibly this weekend.
Will I ever be able to 'replace' her or am I constantly going to be taking a backseat to Pam? Is she always going to be around and overshadow me or will people ever start to know me for me and not "the new Pam"?
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
the end of an era.....
Today is a sad day in Wisconsin athletic history. Today, you said goodbye to the game you made famous. Everyone who knows anything about football knows your name associated with an indescribable feat. You risked it all and took the route not traveled, the sacrifice dive, or the famous "hail-mary" pass. Often coming out on top, victorious. You took challenges and risks and no matter what happened, we were behind you all the way. You Mr. Favre, were our shining light. Our hopes, dreams, and secret goals lived through you. Each of us threw a ball hoping some day it would leave our hand with the power like yours...never did, it but we wished it all the same. Tears were brought to our eyes during many games. The way you and the team poured their hearts out on the field; leaving tired and bruised. The night you played the game after your fathers death made many of question whether you were best friends with God. Your adversity to overcome obstacles has been outstanding. Our hearts went out to you and your family. To them you may be just an average guy who happens to have a heck of an arm. To us, you're our hero.
You showed children that football is fun. No matter how much money you have made from start to finish, you have given it one hundred percent. Your smile on the field has made us smile in our homes. The way you celebrate touchdowns like it's your first one ever. You ran around with you helmet in your hand raised above your head, showing the world what great things were to come. The way you pat players on the backs, give them a wink, crack a joke, or snap a towel you do it all with vigor. You have adopted Green Bay as your second home and we have adopted you as our second son. Through thick and thin, we have stood by you and you by us. Your devotion to the green and gold has almost out shined your best plays. Green Bay has changed since you have arrived here some sixteen years ago. You gave us something to look forward to in the fall and a reason for us to enjoy the winter. Families planned their vacations around Green Bay now, hoping to catch a glimpse of the "great one" during practice. The game will never be the same without you in it. Many have said you're so modest and kind and that's what makes you loved. Not a single player has spoke negative words about you which says even more about you then your gunslinging arm.
We first saw a fierce football player. Little by little the layers came away and we see now a great man as well. Your private life has become more in the public eye then maybe you have wanted, but with your disclosure of your private life, you have lifted many others up. Your fight with addiction helped others get back on track. Deanna's fight with breast cancer showed others that life is worth fighting for. Money and fame have not gone to Deanna's or your head. This shows a lot about your roots and family upbringing. You taught our children how to behave off the field as well as on. Tell your family thank you from us as you spend your upcoming years with them. They have been patiently waiting for you.
Your family has continued to donate their time, faith, and love to children to brighten their day. Little did we know it also brightens yours. We see you on a pedestal...you see yourself as an average guy. Neither of us are right, but we can't say neither is wrong as well. How could we have known a boy from Mississippi could turn into a magnificent man right before our eyes? You fit in better in Wisconsin with your hospitality and charm then even some Wisconsinites do. You have stayed true to yourself and also honest with us, which makes us even more proud to call you 'ours.'
Great days are ahead of us. When Lambeau Field adds your number to the retired jersey's of legends hanging on their sacred walls; and the day you are forever recognized as a record breaking quarterback in the National Football Hall of Fame. Both are well deserved and you have worked so hard to earn the titles.
We are all preparing on how to tell our children of the days we watched the great Brett Favre make the incredible pass and then pat his teammates on the back. The joy you had as you ran around the field, celebrating every play from year number one to year seventeen. We will teach them to be like you, more then we will ask them to mirror us.
We're sorry we often got carried away and didn't let you live your life outside of football. Sometimes we get so caught up, we forget there is more to you then your football legacy. Even though some say it, you don't owe us anything. You already made it seventeen years longer then some pets, some jobs, and some loves. We knew you'd be there for us year after year and for that we're happy. It's great to have "known" you for so long and like all good things, this must come to an end too. We wish you well. Have fun hunting, spending time with family and friends, and when football season comes around, we'll all be thinking of you.
We'll forever remember the day this announcement was made. You may think you don't deserve it, to us you couldn't deserve more. There's not much we can say Mr. Favre to tell you how much you have impacted all of our lives. Most for better, other NFL fans for worse. From now on, most of us when given a choice to choose a number will choose number four; knowing in the back of our minds that if forever belongs to you. Thank you for your heart, your dedication to Green Bay and the fans, and your love for life. On the field and off you have helped many of us see the joys in life. You will forever be Deanna's Brett...and forever in our hearts, our Favre.
"But I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, his greatest fulfillment of all he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious." - Vince Lombardi
You showed children that football is fun. No matter how much money you have made from start to finish, you have given it one hundred percent. Your smile on the field has made us smile in our homes. The way you celebrate touchdowns like it's your first one ever. You ran around with you helmet in your hand raised above your head, showing the world what great things were to come. The way you pat players on the backs, give them a wink, crack a joke, or snap a towel you do it all with vigor. You have adopted Green Bay as your second home and we have adopted you as our second son. Through thick and thin, we have stood by you and you by us. Your devotion to the green and gold has almost out shined your best plays. Green Bay has changed since you have arrived here some sixteen years ago. You gave us something to look forward to in the fall and a reason for us to enjoy the winter. Families planned their vacations around Green Bay now, hoping to catch a glimpse of the "great one" during practice. The game will never be the same without you in it. Many have said you're so modest and kind and that's what makes you loved. Not a single player has spoke negative words about you which says even more about you then your gunslinging arm.
We first saw a fierce football player. Little by little the layers came away and we see now a great man as well. Your private life has become more in the public eye then maybe you have wanted, but with your disclosure of your private life, you have lifted many others up. Your fight with addiction helped others get back on track. Deanna's fight with breast cancer showed others that life is worth fighting for. Money and fame have not gone to Deanna's or your head. This shows a lot about your roots and family upbringing. You taught our children how to behave off the field as well as on. Tell your family thank you from us as you spend your upcoming years with them. They have been patiently waiting for you.
Your family has continued to donate their time, faith, and love to children to brighten their day. Little did we know it also brightens yours. We see you on a pedestal...you see yourself as an average guy. Neither of us are right, but we can't say neither is wrong as well. How could we have known a boy from Mississippi could turn into a magnificent man right before our eyes? You fit in better in Wisconsin with your hospitality and charm then even some Wisconsinites do. You have stayed true to yourself and also honest with us, which makes us even more proud to call you 'ours.'
Great days are ahead of us. When Lambeau Field adds your number to the retired jersey's of legends hanging on their sacred walls; and the day you are forever recognized as a record breaking quarterback in the National Football Hall of Fame. Both are well deserved and you have worked so hard to earn the titles.
We are all preparing on how to tell our children of the days we watched the great Brett Favre make the incredible pass and then pat his teammates on the back. The joy you had as you ran around the field, celebrating every play from year number one to year seventeen. We will teach them to be like you, more then we will ask them to mirror us.
We're sorry we often got carried away and didn't let you live your life outside of football. Sometimes we get so caught up, we forget there is more to you then your football legacy. Even though some say it, you don't owe us anything. You already made it seventeen years longer then some pets, some jobs, and some loves. We knew you'd be there for us year after year and for that we're happy. It's great to have "known" you for so long and like all good things, this must come to an end too. We wish you well. Have fun hunting, spending time with family and friends, and when football season comes around, we'll all be thinking of you.
We'll forever remember the day this announcement was made. You may think you don't deserve it, to us you couldn't deserve more. There's not much we can say Mr. Favre to tell you how much you have impacted all of our lives. Most for better, other NFL fans for worse. From now on, most of us when given a choice to choose a number will choose number four; knowing in the back of our minds that if forever belongs to you. Thank you for your heart, your dedication to Green Bay and the fans, and your love for life. On the field and off you have helped many of us see the joys in life. You will forever be Deanna's Brett...and forever in our hearts, our Favre.
"But I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, his greatest fulfillment of all he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious." - Vince Lombardi
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
I know this is wrong....
I know I shouldn't but I am.....I'm jealous of my friends who are married or those who are with the one they will marry. It's rather discouraging to be here with all my friends and they all are 'not looking'. Who knew a little rock on your left hand could be so significant huh?!
Now I don't want you to think I hate these people because of this....I really am happy for them that they found someone who loves them and they love to spend the rest of their life with. I truly have not found that person (well I have but they don't know they're that person! ha) and I hope one day soon I will. But there is the little voice in the back of my head that goes, "Do you really want that now or no?" I truly don't know b/c my mind shifts back and forth on the topic so much. Do I want to get married, heck yes! Do I want it to be in the next 2 years....I'm not sure. I think about being with someone for the rest of my life and I get kinda freaked out. I am assuming this is because I have yet to meet the perfect person that I want to spend the rest of my life with that this feeling coincides with that thought. I don't' want to be jealous of them but I am.
Now I don't want you to think I hate these people because of this....I really am happy for them that they found someone who loves them and they love to spend the rest of their life with. I truly have not found that person (well I have but they don't know they're that person! ha) and I hope one day soon I will. But there is the little voice in the back of my head that goes, "Do you really want that now or no?" I truly don't know b/c my mind shifts back and forth on the topic so much. Do I want to get married, heck yes! Do I want it to be in the next 2 years....I'm not sure. I think about being with someone for the rest of my life and I get kinda freaked out. I am assuming this is because I have yet to meet the perfect person that I want to spend the rest of my life with that this feeling coincides with that thought. I don't' want to be jealous of them but I am.
I'm almost......23!!!
It's hard to believe it's almost my birthday already! The year of 2008 is going pretty quickly. Honestly, I know 23 is young compared to well, 63 but I just hate being one year older....especially this year. I love telling people I am only 22 and that I was born in 1985. I understand that the '85 won't change but to tell people I'm 23 is going to be so weird. So many people have talked to me and been like wow I thought I was young! I like that feeling that they view me as a young person. Not if it would hinder their view of me as being capable of something but just that I'm young. It's hard to explain I guess. I just am looking forward to it because it's my birthday but not because I'm a year older.
Started looking for apartments! There are some nice one's out there....hopefully we can find something! Take Care all!!
Started looking for apartments! There are some nice one's out there....hopefully we can find something! Take Care all!!
Monday, February 18, 2008
It's A Girl!!!!
That's right...it's a girl!! My best friend had her baby on Friday and it's a little girl! 6lbs. 14 oz. Her name is Jolie. I can't wait to see her and hold her! It's hard to believe that my best frined is now a mother! It seems like only yesterday we were on the field playing softball and goofing around and now she's a full blown adult! I wish her the best of luck and I know she's going to rock at being a mom!
Well my job is going super. It's so much better then my last job it isn't even funny! I love it and the people are really nice....especially my department....considering it's only two of us. We get along great though and I feel like we mesh well. We often are thinking the same things which helps. I love going to all the trade shows and just watching the building change. One day it's full of boats, then one day people are hitting drives with golf balls, and now it's going to be full of deer this coming weekend! It's so much fun and so cool to see the people come too. It's a different crowd for each show and they all are so unique. It's tons of fun thought and I'm so glad I got the job!
Hopefully this snow stops coming down soon. Yes it's beautiful and when you don't have to drive in it it's nice but man, when you do have to go out in it....it sucks! It's almost like there is no where else to shovel it! The banks are so high I don't remember them being like this for years! This is definitely a winter to remember.
Well my job is going super. It's so much better then my last job it isn't even funny! I love it and the people are really nice....especially my department....considering it's only two of us. We get along great though and I feel like we mesh well. We often are thinking the same things which helps. I love going to all the trade shows and just watching the building change. One day it's full of boats, then one day people are hitting drives with golf balls, and now it's going to be full of deer this coming weekend! It's so much fun and so cool to see the people come too. It's a different crowd for each show and they all are so unique. It's tons of fun thought and I'm so glad I got the job!
Hopefully this snow stops coming down soon. Yes it's beautiful and when you don't have to drive in it it's nice but man, when you do have to go out in it....it sucks! It's almost like there is no where else to shovel it! The banks are so high I don't remember them being like this for years! This is definitely a winter to remember.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Brrrrrrr........
It has been mighty cold lately and I'm getting rather sick of it! It is way warmer today then it has been in quite some time but it is suppose to snow/rain tonight and tomorrow so forget about this warm weather!!! Not that I don't like winter, I just hate driving in snow and slush and ice! Hopefully it won't be bad tomorrow like driving and such.
Ok, well I am now in my second week as my new job as an event coordinator! I really like it and I think it's better then what I thought. I hope that it keeps getting better and better. I think that once I really figure out what I'm doing I will really like it. I still am learning a lot of stuff now but I have learned a lot in Expocad (this computer program where you create layouts for the events) and I can hold my own in there. I am really glad the girl who I replaced is coming in to help me because it's easier for her to tell me what's where and what everything means then for me to try to figure it out on my own! My first show that I work is on March 2nd so I need to learn a lot by then!
Living with my family isn't going too bad. It's nice to see more of my little cousin because he's growing up so fast! He has a home basketball game tomorrow so I hopefully will be able to leave work and make it. The nice thing about work is that I am salary so I'm not punching a clock. I get to come in when I want and leave when I want and if I have to adjust my schedule for some reason, I can! So that's pretty cool.
I went home this past weekend to get some of the things I left behind in the move. My friend Jenny and I went out on Friday night, just the two of us. It was pretty good but there were some weird people out at our normal bar. Diane our friend was bartending so we always go there on Friday but that bar is getting sketchier and sketchier! Diane even commented "You girls seem out of your element tonight" We were like "hell yeah we are! We don't have our safety circle and there are creepy people in here tonight!" We usually go with a group of people so to only have us two was a little un-nerving to fight off the creeps! It was a great night though we had a good time!
Saturday I saw "27 Dresses" and it is a really good movie! I would recommend it to anyone!!
Take Care everyone, stay warm and have great week!!
Ok, well I am now in my second week as my new job as an event coordinator! I really like it and I think it's better then what I thought. I hope that it keeps getting better and better. I think that once I really figure out what I'm doing I will really like it. I still am learning a lot of stuff now but I have learned a lot in Expocad (this computer program where you create layouts for the events) and I can hold my own in there. I am really glad the girl who I replaced is coming in to help me because it's easier for her to tell me what's where and what everything means then for me to try to figure it out on my own! My first show that I work is on March 2nd so I need to learn a lot by then!
Living with my family isn't going too bad. It's nice to see more of my little cousin because he's growing up so fast! He has a home basketball game tomorrow so I hopefully will be able to leave work and make it. The nice thing about work is that I am salary so I'm not punching a clock. I get to come in when I want and leave when I want and if I have to adjust my schedule for some reason, I can! So that's pretty cool.
I went home this past weekend to get some of the things I left behind in the move. My friend Jenny and I went out on Friday night, just the two of us. It was pretty good but there were some weird people out at our normal bar. Diane our friend was bartending so we always go there on Friday but that bar is getting sketchier and sketchier! Diane even commented "You girls seem out of your element tonight" We were like "hell yeah we are! We don't have our safety circle and there are creepy people in here tonight!" We usually go with a group of people so to only have us two was a little un-nerving to fight off the creeps! It was a great night though we had a good time!
Saturday I saw "27 Dresses" and it is a really good movie! I would recommend it to anyone!!
Take Care everyone, stay warm and have great week!!
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
New Job for the New Year
Hello All!!
So updates galore! The baby shower was great for my best friend who is pregnant! She's the first of my real close friends to be expecting and I am so excited! She got tons of cute stuff and I can't wait....one more month!
And as the title says, I got a new job! I have to move to Green Bay but that's where I wanted to end up anyways so it's good! I'm moving in with my family for the first few months because I don't have time to get an apartment / roomie in a week. Also, who wants to move in winter?? Not me. I only have to move my clothes and some personal items into the room at my fam's house so that is nice! And my cousin is 16 so it's going to be fun getting to see more of him and all his school stuff! I'm only an hour from home too so I still will get to see my friends from home. I have gotten so close to them that it's going to be hard to leave them. I'll miss the spur of the moment times when we call each other up and do things the same night. However, I will be able to see my GB friends more which will be fun.
I was hesitant to take this job since another was possibly being offered to me too. It didn't come soon enough and I guess that was someone's way of saying that I was suppose to take this job. It's so crazy because I said this was my dream job (well as close as I've ever gotten to my dream job) and my dream company to work for but after I said that I felt like I might be jinxing myself! I have never done this job to this extent and I have never worked for this company so I'm scared to get to excited and then be let down. The anticipation up-to events often builds up my expectations so much that the actual event falls short of how I built it up in my head. So hopefully with this job I won't do that and everything will go well.
Ok all, only 2 more days at this job, a week off to get organized and then I'm starting my other job! Wish me luck!
So updates galore! The baby shower was great for my best friend who is pregnant! She's the first of my real close friends to be expecting and I am so excited! She got tons of cute stuff and I can't wait....one more month!
And as the title says, I got a new job! I have to move to Green Bay but that's where I wanted to end up anyways so it's good! I'm moving in with my family for the first few months because I don't have time to get an apartment / roomie in a week. Also, who wants to move in winter?? Not me. I only have to move my clothes and some personal items into the room at my fam's house so that is nice! And my cousin is 16 so it's going to be fun getting to see more of him and all his school stuff! I'm only an hour from home too so I still will get to see my friends from home. I have gotten so close to them that it's going to be hard to leave them. I'll miss the spur of the moment times when we call each other up and do things the same night. However, I will be able to see my GB friends more which will be fun.
I was hesitant to take this job since another was possibly being offered to me too. It didn't come soon enough and I guess that was someone's way of saying that I was suppose to take this job. It's so crazy because I said this was my dream job (well as close as I've ever gotten to my dream job) and my dream company to work for but after I said that I felt like I might be jinxing myself! I have never done this job to this extent and I have never worked for this company so I'm scared to get to excited and then be let down. The anticipation up-to events often builds up my expectations so much that the actual event falls short of how I built it up in my head. So hopefully with this job I won't do that and everything will go well.
Ok all, only 2 more days at this job, a week off to get organized and then I'm starting my other job! Wish me luck!
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Do you take this.....
Yet even more weddings added to my wedding rally's!
It's getting crazy I have so many! From Jan. 2007 - October 2008 I have like 12 weddings! And my best friend is having a baby (due Valentine's Day!) that I have been buying like crazy for. I love that my friends are getting married but it's like a big damper on my banking account. You have to go the shower, the bachelorette parties, they actual wedding...it adds up fast, that's for sure. I won't be able to afford it by the end. So hint to my friends, don't get hitched or if you do, expect a cheap present from me!
It's getting crazy I have so many! From Jan. 2007 - October 2008 I have like 12 weddings! And my best friend is having a baby (due Valentine's Day!) that I have been buying like crazy for. I love that my friends are getting married but it's like a big damper on my banking account. You have to go the shower, the bachelorette parties, they actual wedding...it adds up fast, that's for sure. I won't be able to afford it by the end. So hint to my friends, don't get hitched or if you do, expect a cheap present from me!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
This is a poem someone in Crandon wrote on 10-7-07:
I think I saw JESUS in Crandon today
I can't be certain, but it sure felt that way.
He was with seven others on their way out of town.
Six walked with pride, knowing where they were bound,
The seventh was struggling, with head held low,
not sure he was welcome - if he should go.
Jesus said to the six
“I'll let you decide, should we take him along or push him aside?”
In anger they said,
“We can't forget what he did. The pain that he caused.The lives we won't live.”
But then, as if touched by a heavenly hand,
in one voice they said,
“WE FORGIVE YOU, OUR FRIEND.”
I think I saw Jesus in Crandon today.
I can't say for certain, but it sure felt that way.
I think I saw JESUS in Crandon today
I can't be certain, but it sure felt that way.
He was with seven others on their way out of town.
Six walked with pride, knowing where they were bound,
The seventh was struggling, with head held low,
not sure he was welcome - if he should go.
Jesus said to the six
“I'll let you decide, should we take him along or push him aside?”
In anger they said,
“We can't forget what he did. The pain that he caused.The lives we won't live.”
But then, as if touched by a heavenly hand,
in one voice they said,
“WE FORGIVE YOU, OUR FRIEND.”
I think I saw Jesus in Crandon today.
I can't say for certain, but it sure felt that way.
Half a Year!!!
Well I see my last post was quite some time ago huh! Big changes since then....kinda.
I moved home after summer school because our lease on our house was up the end of the month. I didn't do anything really until the end of August but search for a job and just enjoy the time off. It was nice to not have to study or worry about things...well other then getting a job. Everyone told me no hurry though and that I should enjoy the time so I listened (finally as my parents would say!)
The end of August I got a job in Michigan as an account executive at a radio station. I do outside sales which means I go around to companies and try to tell them they should use radio to do some advertising. I also meet with clients who believe in radio and set up advertising schedules with them. Needless to say I think, those are the clients I like to deal with more then the others. The job can be very frustrating at times but you just have to turn a cold shoulder to the rejection and not let it affect you. As much as I have heard that, told others that, and tried to put the words into practice, the repetitive rejection does start to affect one's self-esteem. I have enjoyed meeting the people I have met and I have formed personal relationships with others. It's been great yet kinda of bad at the same time.
Since moving back home it's been weird. Living with my parents again if great (no rent) but it sucks too. I like being around home again, just because i am so much more at home in the country then I am in the city; but I forgot how everything closes at 10 pm! There's no Mickey D's down the road or even a gas station that's open. It's nice to be with my friends who are still home, or who came back though! We play in a volleyball league Monday nights and that is so much fun! I was hesistant to join since I haven't played volleyball in forever but it's amazing how your body just jumps back into things it knows. So it's really been fun and I'm glad I'm doing that.
I have gone back to visit my roommates in the city since moving home and it's so nice to visit the city, but I can't see myself moving back there. Or at least a city as big as Milwaukee. I dont miss the snow and no parking in the winter that's for sure! The lights and options on things to do are what I miss though....and without having to say, I miss the girls too!
It's now almost Christmas and it's amazing how time flies! When I think back I see last years Christmas and you think "Jeez, a whole year before we do this again"...and it's here! I finished practically all but a few things for my shopping. I love giving presents and giving people something new. It's so much fun to get that new shirt or shoes that you get to wear....it's a great thing. I can't wait to see all my cousins open their presents. We have a 7 year old, a 3 year old, a 2 year old, and two 1 year olds! So it's tons of fun to see them eyeing up all the presents and getting so excited! They're so cute and I love them so much!!
Other then that I have been just working, playing volleyball and visiting with friends and family. My best friend is expecting a baby on Valentine's day and I can't wait! The Packers are kicking butt this year!! It's a great year!! Take care all, Merry Christmas!
I moved home after summer school because our lease on our house was up the end of the month. I didn't do anything really until the end of August but search for a job and just enjoy the time off. It was nice to not have to study or worry about things...well other then getting a job. Everyone told me no hurry though and that I should enjoy the time so I listened (finally as my parents would say!)
The end of August I got a job in Michigan as an account executive at a radio station. I do outside sales which means I go around to companies and try to tell them they should use radio to do some advertising. I also meet with clients who believe in radio and set up advertising schedules with them. Needless to say I think, those are the clients I like to deal with more then the others. The job can be very frustrating at times but you just have to turn a cold shoulder to the rejection and not let it affect you. As much as I have heard that, told others that, and tried to put the words into practice, the repetitive rejection does start to affect one's self-esteem. I have enjoyed meeting the people I have met and I have formed personal relationships with others. It's been great yet kinda of bad at the same time.
Since moving back home it's been weird. Living with my parents again if great (no rent) but it sucks too. I like being around home again, just because i am so much more at home in the country then I am in the city; but I forgot how everything closes at 10 pm! There's no Mickey D's down the road or even a gas station that's open. It's nice to be with my friends who are still home, or who came back though! We play in a volleyball league Monday nights and that is so much fun! I was hesistant to join since I haven't played volleyball in forever but it's amazing how your body just jumps back into things it knows. So it's really been fun and I'm glad I'm doing that.
I have gone back to visit my roommates in the city since moving home and it's so nice to visit the city, but I can't see myself moving back there. Or at least a city as big as Milwaukee. I dont miss the snow and no parking in the winter that's for sure! The lights and options on things to do are what I miss though....and without having to say, I miss the girls too!
It's now almost Christmas and it's amazing how time flies! When I think back I see last years Christmas and you think "Jeez, a whole year before we do this again"...and it's here! I finished practically all but a few things for my shopping. I love giving presents and giving people something new. It's so much fun to get that new shirt or shoes that you get to wear....it's a great thing. I can't wait to see all my cousins open their presents. We have a 7 year old, a 3 year old, a 2 year old, and two 1 year olds! So it's tons of fun to see them eyeing up all the presents and getting so excited! They're so cute and I love them so much!!
Other then that I have been just working, playing volleyball and visiting with friends and family. My best friend is expecting a baby on Valentine's day and I can't wait! The Packers are kicking butt this year!! It's a great year!! Take care all, Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
The start of something great
Ohhh I know, it's been forever!! But, not much has gone on!! I obviously finished school and I have been on my butt since then! No jobs in sight and I'm still looking and applying. Whoever said that if you just go to college you can get practically any job you want was a major stoner because I know a lot of people who have nothing! I hope something great comes along soon.
My summer has been truckin' along. It's hard to believe that it's the end of July already and that August is here. Lots of fun events have happened. Two of my friends got married, Craig's party was a blast, and my brother and I had our graduation party. The Lodge was last weekend and it was so fun. However, I got majorly intoxicated and that sucked!! It was just stupid too...I hate getting like that. I felt like such an idiot! I was sitting by the fire and I was like ohh gosh, I'm gonna hurl. It's just dumb to drink so much that you puke and irresponsible. I will honestly try not to let that happen again!
Ok, off that kick, my days have been full of nothing and then some more nothing. I get out and go on bike rides and take the dog on walks but I can't do that until later because it's been so hot lately!! I like the heat but not when it's like stiffling! Tomorrow is suppose to be even hotter then today so that's gonna be great. This weekend is the Micheal Wendling Memorial Golf Classic in Mayville. He was killed in Iraq in 2005 and this is the second annual golf outing that is put on to benefit the troops. The money earned goes for phone cards to soldiers overseas so they can call home. It's a great cause and I love that so many people can benefit from the MWM Classic!
Well as I've said, not much going on. Ohh I almost forgot, I also get to go to the Packer Family Fun Night this Saturday with my cousin and her two sons. Her husband ended up having to work and she didn't want to take the boys alone. That should be good an awesome time and I can't wait to see the boys at the game!!
Once something more comes up, I'll be sure to post! Take Care all!!
My summer has been truckin' along. It's hard to believe that it's the end of July already and that August is here. Lots of fun events have happened. Two of my friends got married, Craig's party was a blast, and my brother and I had our graduation party. The Lodge was last weekend and it was so fun. However, I got majorly intoxicated and that sucked!! It was just stupid too...I hate getting like that. I felt like such an idiot! I was sitting by the fire and I was like ohh gosh, I'm gonna hurl. It's just dumb to drink so much that you puke and irresponsible. I will honestly try not to let that happen again!
Ok, off that kick, my days have been full of nothing and then some more nothing. I get out and go on bike rides and take the dog on walks but I can't do that until later because it's been so hot lately!! I like the heat but not when it's like stiffling! Tomorrow is suppose to be even hotter then today so that's gonna be great. This weekend is the Micheal Wendling Memorial Golf Classic in Mayville. He was killed in Iraq in 2005 and this is the second annual golf outing that is put on to benefit the troops. The money earned goes for phone cards to soldiers overseas so they can call home. It's a great cause and I love that so many people can benefit from the MWM Classic!
Well as I've said, not much going on. Ohh I almost forgot, I also get to go to the Packer Family Fun Night this Saturday with my cousin and her two sons. Her husband ended up having to work and she didn't want to take the boys alone. That should be good an awesome time and I can't wait to see the boys at the game!!
Once something more comes up, I'll be sure to post! Take Care all!!
Sunday, June 10, 2007
4 brides and 3 grooms.....
This is one odd set of twelve months for me. From January 2007 to January 2008, I will have 7 of my good friend married. Now I'm happy for all of them to be tying the knot, but it's rather depressing for the rest of us. We celebrated a bachelorette party this weekend for one of my best friends getting married in July to one of my other best friends. I love all these people a lot...some more then others yes, but that just because I have been closer with some for years and years. My only fear is that all these couples will start doing couple things. I don't want to lose any of them, and honestly I don't see that happening, but home is beginning to be a place I don't like to go so much. Every time I go home, it seems like the couples are hanging out and then it's me. Usually it is no big deal because we hang out in big groups so its not that odd or anything. And I have spent so much time with some of these people I don't see if ever gettting odd to hang out with just the two of them (fingers crossed!) I just am scared for that day when they all hang out together or do couples only things and then I'm left out. It has happened already...not strictly couples only things but they have gone out in big groups and its this couple and this couple and I usually get invited, but I hardly ever go. It just is so awkward for me to be there sometimes and I feel like the odd woman out. So my final thought is that I love all these couples, but don't ditch the single gal.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Catching up with an Alumni!!!
Hello all!! So lots has happened since the last post. First off, I made it through all my classes with flying colors. That was a good thing. I hit up a Brewer game with friends and had an absolute blast! We played bags, ate tons and drank even more. It was an awesome time and I really enjoyed it.
The same weekend was my college graduation!! I can not believe I am a college alumni!! It is nuts to think that four years has gone by already since I stepped foot at UWM. I really am glad I came here and I don't regret it. I made awesome friends, got a degree and got to experience the city. It was a great experience that made me who I am today! After graduation, I went with one of my roomies to dinner and drinks. It was tons of fun and I enjoyed spending the time with her.
On Monday (may 21st) I went home and watched one of my cousin's baseball games. He pitched and they won so it was great. He is growing up so fast, I still think of him as the little 12 year old he used to be! He'll start driving this year which makes me feel so old. My mom and I went to Minnesota for a few days to take a little vacation. It was awesome to spend some time together and to get some shopping in. We went to the Mall of America and IKEA, two of my favorite places, ha ha! We got some new outfits and just had an awesome time.
Memorial weekend was fun and I got to spend time with family and friends. We spent some time at my Grandma's house and cleaned up her yard and stuff. All my cousins and that were there so it was mass chaos! Four little kids and five dogs does not equal a good combination!
Ok, well that's what's been going on for a month that I've been gone. I will try to keep this thing posted a little more. No job on the works yet. Hopefully something will come up soon! Take Care All!
The same weekend was my college graduation!! I can not believe I am a college alumni!! It is nuts to think that four years has gone by already since I stepped foot at UWM. I really am glad I came here and I don't regret it. I made awesome friends, got a degree and got to experience the city. It was a great experience that made me who I am today! After graduation, I went with one of my roomies to dinner and drinks. It was tons of fun and I enjoyed spending the time with her.
On Monday (may 21st) I went home and watched one of my cousin's baseball games. He pitched and they won so it was great. He is growing up so fast, I still think of him as the little 12 year old he used to be! He'll start driving this year which makes me feel so old. My mom and I went to Minnesota for a few days to take a little vacation. It was awesome to spend some time together and to get some shopping in. We went to the Mall of America and IKEA, two of my favorite places, ha ha! We got some new outfits and just had an awesome time.
Memorial weekend was fun and I got to spend time with family and friends. We spent some time at my Grandma's house and cleaned up her yard and stuff. All my cousins and that were there so it was mass chaos! Four little kids and five dogs does not equal a good combination!
I came back to Milwaukee to start summer school. Yes, I told you I just graduated but I had to take two classes this summer to be officially done. I didn't want to come back in fall for a whole semester to take six credits. Plus, we have our house through July and school ends June 22nd so that works out. School is really good so far too. One week down, three to go. The class is three hours a day, four days a week but it goes pretty fast. The teacher is really cool and makes the class interesting. I just have to pass the two then and I'll be an Official college grad.
Ok, well that's what's been going on for a month that I've been gone. I will try to keep this thing posted a little more. No job on the works yet. Hopefully something will come up soon! Take Care All!
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Regrets
I have been thinking a lot about the word regret. Most people say they have some; I always know I did. But the more I think about it, the less I like to call them regrets. I like to call them "what-if thoughts." Because I am so happy where I am now, I guess my 'regrets' are more like me thinking, what if I would have done this instead of what I did. I think that there really is no such thing as regrets. You learn from each and every decision you make, whether good or bad in hindsight. To call something a regret I think is dumb. Can you really have a regret? Do you regret what you learned from that decision then? Do you want to take back that knowledge and maybe do that dumb thing again? More then likely you'll say no. This is why I no longer believe in regrets but I do believe in "what-if thoughts."
Thursday, April 12, 2007
I don't like to think about the future...
I usually don't like to think about the future. I mean, lets face it, you can't predict what's gonna happen. But sometimes, the thing you didn't expect is the thing you really wanted after all. Maybe the best thing to do is just stop trying to figure out where you're going and just enjoy where you're at.
If only this was so easy is my response. I'm a pivital point in my life right now and I wish to be anywhere but here sometimes. About to be a college graduate with the never ending question facing me....What are you going to do after college? It never ends really. In high school they ask you what you're going to do after you graduate. Then you get to college and they ask you what you're going to school for. Then you pick a major and they ask what kind of job you wnat to get with that major. Then the day comes when you wear your cap and gown and you have no clue what to answer when the mic is thrust in your face. I never thought job hunting would be the one of the hardest things I ever did in my life. I should get paid for this. The worst part is, nothing is on the front burner or in the pantry. I have no prospects at all and every dream compnay I would love to work for isn't hiring.
The saying "don't worry it will all work out" must have been from a profit who knew it would because for the normal person, it's not so easy to swallow. Of course you say "yeah it probably will" but in the back of your mind you're screaming, "How The Hell Do You Know?!" Of course I want them to be right...I'd even let them sit me down and say to my face I told you so. But right now it is just depressing to try to find a job. It makes you wonder why the heck they push school so hard if you can't do anything once you get out of it. I didn't spend four years getting this degree for me to be told it's worthless.
I guess there really is nothing I can do about it but keep trying. There's another slogan for you, Don't Give Up. I guess if I at least went on some interviews or something it would be better but all I get is sorry, we have no position emails. I may have my standards too high (which there is no other time I've been told to lower my standards by my father) but I want a job that pertains to my major. I don't want to have spent how much money on going to be a clerk in Old Navy. Something better come along soon or I might just lose it!
If only this was so easy is my response. I'm a pivital point in my life right now and I wish to be anywhere but here sometimes. About to be a college graduate with the never ending question facing me....What are you going to do after college? It never ends really. In high school they ask you what you're going to do after you graduate. Then you get to college and they ask you what you're going to school for. Then you pick a major and they ask what kind of job you wnat to get with that major. Then the day comes when you wear your cap and gown and you have no clue what to answer when the mic is thrust in your face. I never thought job hunting would be the one of the hardest things I ever did in my life. I should get paid for this. The worst part is, nothing is on the front burner or in the pantry. I have no prospects at all and every dream compnay I would love to work for isn't hiring.
The saying "don't worry it will all work out" must have been from a profit who knew it would because for the normal person, it's not so easy to swallow. Of course you say "yeah it probably will" but in the back of your mind you're screaming, "How The Hell Do You Know?!" Of course I want them to be right...I'd even let them sit me down and say to my face I told you so. But right now it is just depressing to try to find a job. It makes you wonder why the heck they push school so hard if you can't do anything once you get out of it. I didn't spend four years getting this degree for me to be told it's worthless.
I guess there really is nothing I can do about it but keep trying. There's another slogan for you, Don't Give Up. I guess if I at least went on some interviews or something it would be better but all I get is sorry, we have no position emails. I may have my standards too high (which there is no other time I've been told to lower my standards by my father) but I want a job that pertains to my major. I don't want to have spent how much money on going to be a clerk in Old Navy. Something better come along soon or I might just lose it!
Thursday, March 01, 2007
I Closed Wolski's!
This weekend we're going to Wolski's to get our sweet bumber stickers!! I can't wait!!
Alright, now to the nitty gritty. Only 9 WEEKS left in my collegiate career! Crazy, I know! It's still hard to grasp the concept that I am almost done with college. It went fast at times and slow at times. But overall, it has been one awesome ride!
Spring break is right around the corner! Only two weeks (and a butt-load of tests) and I'm off! Me and two of the roomies are heading to A to the R to the I-Z-O-N-A. That's right, roadtrip to Arizona! It is going to be an awesome time. We stopping at sites along the way because I have never been in like half the states we are going through. This is perect because my goal is to go to all 50 states and this will take a couple off the map. We're also hitting up a Brewers spring training game. Hopefully we can find them out after the game (we heard they get pretty rowdy at the bars and hotel afterward.)
Well I should get going and do some homework. These next two weeks could kick me in the butt! Take care all!
Alright, now to the nitty gritty. Only 9 WEEKS left in my collegiate career! Crazy, I know! It's still hard to grasp the concept that I am almost done with college. It went fast at times and slow at times. But overall, it has been one awesome ride!
Spring break is right around the corner! Only two weeks (and a butt-load of tests) and I'm off! Me and two of the roomies are heading to A to the R to the I-Z-O-N-A. That's right, roadtrip to Arizona! It is going to be an awesome time. We stopping at sites along the way because I have never been in like half the states we are going through. This is perect because my goal is to go to all 50 states and this will take a couple off the map. We're also hitting up a Brewers spring training game. Hopefully we can find them out after the game (we heard they get pretty rowdy at the bars and hotel afterward.)
Well I should get going and do some homework. These next two weeks could kick me in the butt! Take care all!
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