Heartbreakers

Wow...heartbreakers....straight heartbreakers. Man Colts, after all that effort and love, you're just gonna let me down like that? Not cool boys! NOT COOL!

Needless to say, I am quite depressed. Not even my darling man could lift my spirits. Though in all honesty, I'm not sure he really tried. He knew it was a difficult task and openly admitted that he could not make me feel better. But gave it an hour long shot anyway. He's a good man. You would think I just got dumped by my fiance or something. No wait...this feels worse than that. That was at least a good thing. This....I can find no good in.

I suppose I can be mature and say "there's always next year..." but I'd rather eat ice cream and find comfort in the soft cloud that is my new bed.

*sniff* Good try Colts! I still love you! *sniff*

Super Bowl XLIV

GO COLTS! I'm super syked because my team has made it to the Super Bowl. I hope we can defeat the Saints and finally give an answer for "Who dat?," you know since we apparently can't count the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

I'm sure my boys can pull it off for me again. Conditions are perfect for a superstitious victory. The last time the Colts won the Super Bowl they were in Miami and it was my senior year of high school. Now, they're in Miami and it's my senior year of college. They know they owe me another victory to help me celebrate the completion of an intense college career.

Come on Peyton! Come on Pierre! Come on Dwight! Come on Austin, Dallas, Reggie, Jeff, Robert, Melvin, Antoine, Pat, Joseph, Donald, and Powers! I love you guys - no matter what the outcome. But I'll love you extra if you win for me! :D

Ok. Time to Blog...

It's been awhile so I really need to update everyone on what's been going on lately.

First of all, after working out pretty much everyday for a month, I have gained weight! How is that possible? It is quite annoying to be completely honest. I've heard the cliche "it's because you're gaining muscle." Well that's wonderful, but I want the number on the scale to go DOWN, not up. I don't want to prefice questions about my weight with "well I have alot of muscle." No one cares about that. They care about the number. AND I WANT THE NUMBER DOWN!

Anyway, moving on. . .school started but I have not. Why am I putting it off again? I don't know. I just can't bring myself to break open those books and get after it again. Senioritis is definitely beginning to set in. And yes, I am a senior. After a quick summer semester at ASU, I should complete my final classes at SAGU in the fall and GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE! Am I the only one totally excited about this? I think right now, the answer would be yes. But everyone else should jump on the excitement train soon. :D Just a suggestion.

As far as what I want to do after college, the idea of certifying and becoming a high school English teacher is becoming more and more a reality. For all of you who think I'm crazy, I agree. Haha. But I love high school! I love everything about it. I don't know why. I'm just special in that way. I think I would be much too harsh on small children, so I will do my best to avoid them in an attempt to keep therapy at a minimum.

(Note: I am NOT harsh to Grayson and Ellie for all of you momentarily concerned. But I'm not harsh on them because I don't have to correct their grammar or grade their papers. . .teach them how to read. This is where I would probably get pretty intense. Please don't freak out. I love those kids! Too much at times.)

Plus I am almost done with the rewrite of the book I started at Master's Commission. One of my teachers is super excited about it and has been extremely helpful in giving me advice about pursuing the publishment (is that a word?) of it. She asked to read some of it today. AHHHH! I'm a little panicky about sending her some, but I suppose it'll be good for me. . .right?

Okay, so this wasn't really a quick update; it was a long update. But everything I said was really important. Haha. At least I think so. Until another time. . .

(PS I totally posted in this ice blue color because there is snow on the ground. . .again! 3 times in one year! That's more than I've seen in my whole life. Haha)

Who had to go to the next loop on their belt??

I DID! I DID! I DID!

Wow only a week and I'm already having to tighten my belt? That's super exciting. I'm also really excited that Bible Study has been moved to Thursday nights because last night Rhonda, Mom and I went to Zumba class. It was a blast! I think I found my new Tuesday night activity. :D Man, at this rate I'll be emaciated by the time the wedding rolls around. Okay, that is highly unlikely....but I should be looking extra good. Hooray! I'm hoping to go to Water Aerobics tonight. I'm like an exercise addict.

Revenge Weight Loss Anyone?

Not like anyone reads this anyway, but I'll post for my own satisfaction. As of today, I have officially finished 1 week of daily exercise consisting of at least 30 minutes. Why the sudden influx of healthy choices you ask? No it's not just a New Year's Resolution. It's something I've been wanting to do since I came home from Europe. Things just didn't work out until now. Aside from that, however, is the plan and simple fact: revenge! (Thanks Rhonda for coining that phrase for me.) An old friend from Master's texted me about 2 weeks ago and requested that I be a bridesmaid in her wedding. I'll give you three guesses as to some of the other guests. Yes, none other than the backstabbers. The wedding is 2 months away, so I have quite a bit of work to do. The thighs were initially screaming, but have now been drown out by the screams of the abs. But the motivation is extreme so it has yet to be a struggle to go. Who's gonna be looking hott and making people regret their idiot mistakes??? Oooo! Ooooo! Pick me! Pick me! I will! I will! Hah. Sometimes "revenge" is oh so sweet.

Advice I've received so far: 1) Get a date. Pay someone if you have to. Make sure you're not alone. 2) If the weight loss doesn't work out, go to Dillards and invest in some Spanx. 3) Kill them with kindness.

All sound advice I'd say. I went to Abilene to get my dress and they didn't have my size so I had to order it. It's not supposed to be in until February 22nd. The wedding is the 27th. Here's hoping major alterations are NOT needed! Anyway, exercise is fun. Looking foward to Zumba class tomorrow. Hopefully posts of extreme progress will follow....

Peace out 2009!

Finally! This is idiot year is over! Needless to say this has not been the best year I've ever survived. And yes, I literally had to go into survival mode. This year saw it's fair share of boy trouble, the diagnosis of my dad's cancer, and the passing of another grandparent. It came with a scary Christmas Eve when several family members found themselves in trouble and the leaving of a best friend. Plus a few surgeries and the most ferocious semester of school I have ever tried to work through. However, it wasn't all bad.

It also brought about an awesome summer of vacations including Las Vegas and Europe! I found a wonderful boy who makes my heart and face smile constantly. My father was CURED of his cancer! (Hallelujah!) I worked and got all A's in school again this semester, and my family came through disaster on Christmas Eve in a miraculous way. Best of all, the Lord has showed his unfailing love to me time and again. Oh how he loves ME!

In all honesty, I'm not really sad to see 2009 go. The bad things find a way to taint the entire year. So I am grateful for a new year and another chance to make things better. "I made it through the year and I did not even collapse. Gotta say 'Thank God' for that!" :D

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

It was a bit rough getting here, but it turned out to be a wonderful Christmas. Even though we had a bit of a scare with both grannies and my uncle, everything worked out fine and we STILL had a fabulous day. There were stockings full of goodies, a tree with presents stuffed underneath and a delicious dinner to feast upon. I got some great presents but I think the best gift was obviously having my sweet brother home for a whole week. We've had a blasty-blast and I'm sad that it has to end, but I know that all great things eventually come to a close. Oh well. Granny and Uncle Randy are okay - that was another great gift! All in all, it was an absolutely fantastic day!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY! :D