So I decided today that it is time for my spring break. I know that it is mid May, but those of us in the corporate world don't get and a company given spring break. I think it is something that we all need to refresh and restart our tanks. So I have decided to take a few days off around this weekend. I'm going to St. Louis with my parents to see Troy, McKenna, Sara and Eric. I'm excited o spend some time with the family and to see the kiddos. Then we are returning on Sunday and I can't wait to see the Desparate Housewives season finale. I decided today to take Monday and Tuesday off to just spend some time around town. Not sure what I will do, maybe spend some time with some great friends or possibly just relax.
I enjoyed the downpour or rain we got this afternoon just in time for me to pull in the garage. I'm glad it is starting to cool off a bit as it got a little humid before the rain. As long as there is no hail or lots of wind I will take the rain and thunder.
So I hope you all got to have some sort of break this spring to restart and refresh.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Spring...
Story of my life overdue for an update and at the bottom of Tiff's list. (Tiff you are getting to the bottom of mine. ha ha)
So I have been thinking this week about why I love spring so much. I mean really it is just a change in weather, but why is it so wonderful. Here are my thoughts on the greatness of spring. I love watching things come to life again; the grass turns greener, the flowers bloom and trees bud. For me it is exciting cause I never remember what may grow in my garden as what survives the winter is always a nice surprise. I love the smell of cut grass and listening to others mow their grass. It makes me happy to turn off the heat and not have to turn on the AC yet. We are able to open the windows and listen to the birds and life outside. Chloe also loves the open windows. I love going to the store and getting fresh produce and even more fun to go to the farmers market when I have cash to see what bargains they may have that week. I am blessed to have a job that I don't sit at a desk all day dreaming of being outside. I get to go and enjoy the weather, even if that means just driving from claim to claim. The best days are when it is not too windy and I get to climb on a not so steep roof.
Along with that are a few things that aren't my favorite. As much as I love the smell of cut grass and others mowing I don't enjoy mowing myself or doing other yard work. As I mentioned before the wind is not a friend of mine. My friend Leslie calls this time Blow Season. I have to agree with her. There is no reason to get my hair right in the morning as it will be a mess right when I walk outside. Along with spring comes a list of to dos around the house. Not sure why spring this on, but it does. I guess along with the fresh start and such. This spring I need to get the exterior of my house painted. Any takers? I also have a dumb woodpecker in my neighborhood that enjoys doing his business on my metal chimney flue cap. This vibrates throughout the entire flue and so annoying. I guess this is better than him messing up my house.
I hope you all are enjoying spring along with me.
So I have been thinking this week about why I love spring so much. I mean really it is just a change in weather, but why is it so wonderful. Here are my thoughts on the greatness of spring. I love watching things come to life again; the grass turns greener, the flowers bloom and trees bud. For me it is exciting cause I never remember what may grow in my garden as what survives the winter is always a nice surprise. I love the smell of cut grass and listening to others mow their grass. It makes me happy to turn off the heat and not have to turn on the AC yet. We are able to open the windows and listen to the birds and life outside. Chloe also loves the open windows. I love going to the store and getting fresh produce and even more fun to go to the farmers market when I have cash to see what bargains they may have that week. I am blessed to have a job that I don't sit at a desk all day dreaming of being outside. I get to go and enjoy the weather, even if that means just driving from claim to claim. The best days are when it is not too windy and I get to climb on a not so steep roof.
Along with that are a few things that aren't my favorite. As much as I love the smell of cut grass and others mowing I don't enjoy mowing myself or doing other yard work. As I mentioned before the wind is not a friend of mine. My friend Leslie calls this time Blow Season. I have to agree with her. There is no reason to get my hair right in the morning as it will be a mess right when I walk outside. Along with spring comes a list of to dos around the house. Not sure why spring this on, but it does. I guess along with the fresh start and such. This spring I need to get the exterior of my house painted. Any takers? I also have a dumb woodpecker in my neighborhood that enjoys doing his business on my metal chimney flue cap. This vibrates throughout the entire flue and so annoying. I guess this is better than him messing up my house.
I hope you all are enjoying spring along with me.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
63 Things
So I know I'm overdue for a post (story of my life). I just haven't had anything to say. I saw this on someone's Facebook and it was a lot of different questions and thought it was fun. So since I'm on the couch watching reality TV I thought I would do this for you all.
1. Song that always makes you sad?I Miss the Way - Michael W. Smith
2. Last thing you bought?cards and gift bags at Target
3. Last person you argued with?I'm not sure, as most of you know, I'm pretty passive.
4. Do you put Peanut Butter before putting the jelly on? yes.
5. One of your stuffed animals' names as a kid?I don't recall names, but I still sleep with a stuffed dog that Aunt Betty and Aunt Martha got for me many years ago. It was from Bob's IGA, so that sets the age for you.
6. Did you ever own at one time a NSync Cd? Do I really need to answer this? I had floor seats to the concert.
7. Favorite day of the week?Saturday
8. Favorite Sundae topping?Chocolate Sauce
9. Did you take Piano lessons?Yes
10. Most frequent song played?The most frequent I play? Whatever is on the radio.
11. T.V. show you secretly enjoy?Keeping up with the Kardashian's
12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey?Well, you can all guess that basketball wouldn't be my choice. I love to watch hockey, so possibly it would be fun to play.
13. Date someone older or younger?I would take a date yes.
14. One place if you could travel right now?Warmth, sun and sand. I'm not picky
15. Do you use umbrellas?Not really. Too much work. I will just run or at least jog.
16. Do you know all the words to the Canadian national anthem? O, Canada... That is as far as I can go.
17. Favorite Cheese?Mild Cheddar cheese
18. Disturbed or My Chemical Romance?Huh?
19. Do you prefer rain or shine?Shine on!
20. Best job you ever had?The summer I worked at Time Warner Cable. I'm not sure what I did there, but they paid me to work 40 hours a week for 3 months. I mean I really don't know what I did besides watch other people work for 3 months.
21. Did you go to your high school prom?Yes, it was somewhat traumatizing
22. Perfect time to wake up?9:30 or later
23. Perfect time to go to bed?10:30
24. Do you use your queen right away in chess?I don't think so.
25.Ever been in a car accident?Yep. However, my cars have been in more wrecks than me.
26. Closer to mom or dad...or neither?Both in different ways
27. What has been your favorite age so far? I liked 28-29
28. What decade during the 20th century would you have chosen to be a teenager?I enjoyed the 90s. I was able to wear baggy clothes and that was in style. I would never make it as a teenager now days.
29. Favorite shoes you have EVER owned?I should probably say the silver LA Gear shoes my mom drove me all over KC to find a pair in my size. I NEEDED THEM TO SURVIVE.
30. Do you have an article of clothing you have had since you were in high school? I'm sure I do. Most of my T-shirts from high school are cut up in a quilt on my bed.
31. Were you in track and field? Ha Ha, that may the be the funniest question on here
32. Were you ever in a school talent show?Yes, in elementary school. We practiced being frying bacon for hours.
33. Have you ever written in a library book? not that I recall
34. What are you allergic to? Codine
35. Favorite fruit?Strawberries and blueberries
36. Have you watched sex and the city?Yep, still watch the reruns
37. Baseball hat or toque? Don't really wear things on my head, but probably baseball hat
38. Do you shampoo first in the shower or soap?Shampoo
39. Wet the toothbrush or brush dry with the toothpaste?Wet.
40. Pen or pencil? medium point ballpoint pen
41. Have you ever gambled at a casino?Yes. The best was when Tara and I played the penny slots and had no idea what we were doing. I put in a dollar and cashed out at $1.30. I made 30% that day.
42. Have you thrown up on a plane?No.
43. Have you thrown up in a car?Yes. I was so inconspicuous that the kids in the back of the van had no idea that it happened.
44. Have you thrown up at work? nope
45. Do you scream on roller coasters? yes
46. Who was your first prom date? do we have to go back to this again. I don't remember his name, it was a blind date.
47. Who was your first roommate? Erika.
48. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk for the first time?I'm going to guess it was Jack Daniels Country Time Cooler of some flavor
49. What was your first job?Working at Clay County Title filing.
50. What was your first car? 1985 Red Mustang Convertible, many great memories in that car
51. When did you go to your first funeral?I'm not sure, may have been my granddad's. That was before my freshman year in high school
52. How old were you when you first moved away from your hometown?19
53. Who was your first grade teacher?Mrs. Froman
54. Where did you go on your first airplane ride?Orlando
55. When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was it with?I think I was too afraid to sneak out. I did sneak people in.
56. Who was your first Best Friend and are you still friends with them?Jennifer Skinner, yes we are still friends.
57. Where did you live the first time you moved out of your parent's house?West Hall at K-State
58.Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day?Mom
59. Who's wedding were you in the first time you were a bridesmaid or a groomsmen?Michaela's
60. What is the first thing you do in the morning?figure out how many times I can hit snooze
61. What was the first concert you attended?Debbie Gibson
62. First tattoo or piercing?My ears, only piercing I have
63. First celebrity crush?Probably New Kids on the Block.
1. Song that always makes you sad?I Miss the Way - Michael W. Smith
2. Last thing you bought?cards and gift bags at Target
3. Last person you argued with?I'm not sure, as most of you know, I'm pretty passive.
4. Do you put Peanut Butter before putting the jelly on? yes.
5. One of your stuffed animals' names as a kid?I don't recall names, but I still sleep with a stuffed dog that Aunt Betty and Aunt Martha got for me many years ago. It was from Bob's IGA, so that sets the age for you.
6. Did you ever own at one time a NSync Cd? Do I really need to answer this? I had floor seats to the concert.
7. Favorite day of the week?Saturday
8. Favorite Sundae topping?Chocolate Sauce
9. Did you take Piano lessons?Yes
10. Most frequent song played?The most frequent I play? Whatever is on the radio.
11. T.V. show you secretly enjoy?Keeping up with the Kardashian's
12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey?Well, you can all guess that basketball wouldn't be my choice. I love to watch hockey, so possibly it would be fun to play.
13. Date someone older or younger?I would take a date yes.
14. One place if you could travel right now?Warmth, sun and sand. I'm not picky
15. Do you use umbrellas?Not really. Too much work. I will just run or at least jog.
16. Do you know all the words to the Canadian national anthem? O, Canada... That is as far as I can go.
17. Favorite Cheese?Mild Cheddar cheese
18. Disturbed or My Chemical Romance?Huh?
19. Do you prefer rain or shine?Shine on!
20. Best job you ever had?The summer I worked at Time Warner Cable. I'm not sure what I did there, but they paid me to work 40 hours a week for 3 months. I mean I really don't know what I did besides watch other people work for 3 months.
21. Did you go to your high school prom?Yes, it was somewhat traumatizing
22. Perfect time to wake up?9:30 or later
23. Perfect time to go to bed?10:30
24. Do you use your queen right away in chess?I don't think so.
25.Ever been in a car accident?Yep. However, my cars have been in more wrecks than me.
26. Closer to mom or dad...or neither?Both in different ways
27. What has been your favorite age so far? I liked 28-29
28. What decade during the 20th century would you have chosen to be a teenager?I enjoyed the 90s. I was able to wear baggy clothes and that was in style. I would never make it as a teenager now days.
29. Favorite shoes you have EVER owned?I should probably say the silver LA Gear shoes my mom drove me all over KC to find a pair in my size. I NEEDED THEM TO SURVIVE.
30. Do you have an article of clothing you have had since you were in high school? I'm sure I do. Most of my T-shirts from high school are cut up in a quilt on my bed.
31. Were you in track and field? Ha Ha, that may the be the funniest question on here
32. Were you ever in a school talent show?Yes, in elementary school. We practiced being frying bacon for hours.
33. Have you ever written in a library book? not that I recall
34. What are you allergic to? Codine
35. Favorite fruit?Strawberries and blueberries
36. Have you watched sex and the city?Yep, still watch the reruns
37. Baseball hat or toque? Don't really wear things on my head, but probably baseball hat
38. Do you shampoo first in the shower or soap?Shampoo
39. Wet the toothbrush or brush dry with the toothpaste?Wet.
40. Pen or pencil? medium point ballpoint pen
41. Have you ever gambled at a casino?Yes. The best was when Tara and I played the penny slots and had no idea what we were doing. I put in a dollar and cashed out at $1.30. I made 30% that day.
42. Have you thrown up on a plane?No.
43. Have you thrown up in a car?Yes. I was so inconspicuous that the kids in the back of the van had no idea that it happened.
44. Have you thrown up at work? nope
45. Do you scream on roller coasters? yes
46. Who was your first prom date? do we have to go back to this again. I don't remember his name, it was a blind date.
47. Who was your first roommate? Erika.
48. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk for the first time?I'm going to guess it was Jack Daniels Country Time Cooler of some flavor
49. What was your first job?Working at Clay County Title filing.
50. What was your first car? 1985 Red Mustang Convertible, many great memories in that car
51. When did you go to your first funeral?I'm not sure, may have been my granddad's. That was before my freshman year in high school
52. How old were you when you first moved away from your hometown?19
53. Who was your first grade teacher?Mrs. Froman
54. Where did you go on your first airplane ride?Orlando
55. When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was it with?I think I was too afraid to sneak out. I did sneak people in.
56. Who was your first Best Friend and are you still friends with them?Jennifer Skinner, yes we are still friends.
57. Where did you live the first time you moved out of your parent's house?West Hall at K-State
58.Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day?Mom
59. Who's wedding were you in the first time you were a bridesmaid or a groomsmen?Michaela's
60. What is the first thing you do in the morning?figure out how many times I can hit snooze
61. What was the first concert you attended?Debbie Gibson
62. First tattoo or piercing?My ears, only piercing I have
63. First celebrity crush?Probably New Kids on the Block.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
May not be interesting to most of you
So I started this blog 5 minutes ago and just now started typing. I know I'm past due on an update but not sure what to write about. So as I sit here and flip between two reality shows I have decided that it seems to be that is all I watch these days. So, I'm thought I would enlighten you all as to what I watch and why I enjoy the shows. Really I'm doing this to help myself figure out what I watch and why and you all get to hear about them all. I will include shows that are on now and ones that may not be showing at this time, but I watch when they are showing. I'm sure I will forget some shows. I'm going to also make some confessions here that I never have before this time. Please don't hold it against me. Thanks to DVR I can watch these whenever I want and don't have stop my life for them. I will also say that on all the shows that you call into vote on I never vote.
Sunday
The Amazing Race - This is one of my faves. What I love about it is there seems to be more of a challenge and a point to this show. I guess if you consider winning $1M a point. If I were more in shape I would love to be on this show as I love to travel.
Keeping up with the Kardashians - This is one of the confessions. This show is kinda like a train wreck you can't turn it off. This is one of the shows that makes me feel better about my life. I also enjoying seeing how much they love their family and stick up for each other.
Monday
The Bachelor/ette - So I know we are all sick of hearing about this past season, but I love this show. I think it has to do with being a girl and the little bit of romantic side I have in me. I guess I think I can live vicariously through these folks. I know I could never be on this show cause I don't share well (when it comes to dating) and I don't open up my feelings fast enough to make it very far.
Dancing with the Stars - This show is great to me. I love to see how they grow and learn over time. As most of you know me you know I have no rhythm so again living vicariously through others. I also really like it when some of my blast from the past celebrities are on the show. My faves are obviously 'NSync members.
Little People, Big World - If you don't know this show it is about a family that the parents are dwarfs and they have 3 average size children and one dwarf child. They are amazing for me to watch and see how they overcome challenges. It is also very entertaining.
Jon and Kate Plus 8 - I just love the kids on this show. They are so great. I also really enjoy Jon and Kate. I know some people don't like the way Jon and Kate argue or bicker in front of the camera and kids. I totally get what they do and their relationship is so real. I also don't believe they take anything they have for granted.
The Hills/The City - Okay these are another fave of mine. It is on MTV for those of you that are familiar with the shows. The drama is again like a train wreck that you can't quit watching. I hear the next season of The Hills is the final season and that is very sad to me. I'm going to miss Lauren and LO.
So as I'm writing this I realize this is turning out to be more revealing than I thought it was going to be when I first began. I mean I'm only through Monday and already to 9 shows if you count the combo shows.
Tuesday
The Biggest Loser - This show is so inspiring to me. I can't say that it has made me get off the couch and totally change my lifestyle yet, but I am more aware what is going on when the show is in season. I also realized I reached a whole new place in life when I was on the verge of being eligible to be on the show. I'm currently watching this as I type. Lots of drama tonight, but it was real.
American Idol - I will admit it has been hard for me to get into this season. I have been taping and FF through most of the episodes. We will see what it is like since we are finally down to the final 13 and the real competition begins.
Real Housewives of ... (many places) - I will say that Orange County is my fave of the 3 shows. I didn't watch much of Atlanta it was a bit over the top for me. Again not sure why I watch it, but I can't turn it off and can't miss it ever.
Wednesday
Top Chef - This past season just ended and I could be happier for Hosea to win. I think that this is my fave show of all the cooking contests shows I watch. The contestants seem a little more real and they focus on their cooking rather than running the restaurant.
America's Next Top Model - I missed the season premier last week. I think it is kinda interesting that I like this show since I'm not much of a shopper or model in any sort of the word.
Thursday
Hell's Kitchen - I like this show also. Again I think I like it cause it seems to have a real goal to strive for at the end. They are competing to run a restaurant.
There are other shows that I watch that I can't remember what day they show as they aren't on currently.
Design Star - I like to watch this cause my mom and sister both watch it so we can watch it together if we are near each other or we can at least talk about the outcome. So a bonding time for us.
Project Runway - First of all I love to listen to Heidi Klum talk. Secondly, I love Tim Gunn. Lastly, it is just amazing to me that they can sew entire outfits. I still have to take my pants to mom my to hem them.
Sadly, I know there are probably other shows that I watch, but that is all I can think of at this time. Not really sure what the point of all this was, but I hope you enjoyed a little glimpse into my life. I also watch some other show regularly, but only 3 (Grey's, ER and Desperate Housewives.)
Sunday
The Amazing Race - This is one of my faves. What I love about it is there seems to be more of a challenge and a point to this show. I guess if you consider winning $1M a point. If I were more in shape I would love to be on this show as I love to travel.
Keeping up with the Kardashians - This is one of the confessions. This show is kinda like a train wreck you can't turn it off. This is one of the shows that makes me feel better about my life. I also enjoying seeing how much they love their family and stick up for each other.
Monday
The Bachelor/ette - So I know we are all sick of hearing about this past season, but I love this show. I think it has to do with being a girl and the little bit of romantic side I have in me. I guess I think I can live vicariously through these folks. I know I could never be on this show cause I don't share well (when it comes to dating) and I don't open up my feelings fast enough to make it very far.
Dancing with the Stars - This show is great to me. I love to see how they grow and learn over time. As most of you know me you know I have no rhythm so again living vicariously through others. I also really like it when some of my blast from the past celebrities are on the show. My faves are obviously 'NSync members.
Little People, Big World - If you don't know this show it is about a family that the parents are dwarfs and they have 3 average size children and one dwarf child. They are amazing for me to watch and see how they overcome challenges. It is also very entertaining.
Jon and Kate Plus 8 - I just love the kids on this show. They are so great. I also really enjoy Jon and Kate. I know some people don't like the way Jon and Kate argue or bicker in front of the camera and kids. I totally get what they do and their relationship is so real. I also don't believe they take anything they have for granted.
The Hills/The City - Okay these are another fave of mine. It is on MTV for those of you that are familiar with the shows. The drama is again like a train wreck that you can't quit watching. I hear the next season of The Hills is the final season and that is very sad to me. I'm going to miss Lauren and LO.
So as I'm writing this I realize this is turning out to be more revealing than I thought it was going to be when I first began. I mean I'm only through Monday and already to 9 shows if you count the combo shows.
Tuesday
The Biggest Loser - This show is so inspiring to me. I can't say that it has made me get off the couch and totally change my lifestyle yet, but I am more aware what is going on when the show is in season. I also realized I reached a whole new place in life when I was on the verge of being eligible to be on the show. I'm currently watching this as I type. Lots of drama tonight, but it was real.
American Idol - I will admit it has been hard for me to get into this season. I have been taping and FF through most of the episodes. We will see what it is like since we are finally down to the final 13 and the real competition begins.
Real Housewives of ... (many places) - I will say that Orange County is my fave of the 3 shows. I didn't watch much of Atlanta it was a bit over the top for me. Again not sure why I watch it, but I can't turn it off and can't miss it ever.
Wednesday
Top Chef - This past season just ended and I could be happier for Hosea to win. I think that this is my fave show of all the cooking contests shows I watch. The contestants seem a little more real and they focus on their cooking rather than running the restaurant.
America's Next Top Model - I missed the season premier last week. I think it is kinda interesting that I like this show since I'm not much of a shopper or model in any sort of the word.
Thursday
Hell's Kitchen - I like this show also. Again I think I like it cause it seems to have a real goal to strive for at the end. They are competing to run a restaurant.
There are other shows that I watch that I can't remember what day they show as they aren't on currently.
Design Star - I like to watch this cause my mom and sister both watch it so we can watch it together if we are near each other or we can at least talk about the outcome. So a bonding time for us.
Project Runway - First of all I love to listen to Heidi Klum talk. Secondly, I love Tim Gunn. Lastly, it is just amazing to me that they can sew entire outfits. I still have to take my pants to mom my to hem them.
Sadly, I know there are probably other shows that I watch, but that is all I can think of at this time. Not really sure what the point of all this was, but I hope you enjoyed a little glimpse into my life. I also watch some other show regularly, but only 3 (Grey's, ER and Desperate Housewives.)
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Will spring come and stay?
So I know I haven't really posted anything about my life in sometime, so here I am back to post some random thoughts and such. I hope you enjoy.
- I'm sitting in the library and freezing cause the only tables with outlets next to them are right next to the windows. At least the ones I could find.
- I'm getting back in the swing of working claims at work and not supervising. I was on 5 roofs this past week.
- I'm kinda sick of the flip flopping of the weather. If it is going to be winter then stay winter or just let spring come and stay. I prefer the later.
- Leslie and I have booked the cruise for next year. Can we go tomorrow?
- I have been seeing and talking to some old friends a lot more recently and really enjoying the friendships we have maintained for many, many years.
- I think I mentioned this before, but it has become even more apparent this week. I will not be moving to Wichita. At least not anytime that I can see. If I do it will be a very big surprise. Sorry for all the confusion. This has been really crazy and hard for me. As many of you know how I am and that I like a plan and to plan ahead. I have really learned to be flexible and patient in this time. So, it was good for me. I will say that I'm sad I won't be having a new beginning, I'm happy to stay here in KC with my family and friends.
- Since I have been back climbing on roofs I have realized how out of shape I am. I forgot how much strength I needed in my legs to climb up the roofs.
- As, I mentioned I'm sitting in the library. I recently looked up and saw that I'm sitting right near the following sections: Women, Minorities, Terrorism, Espionage and Personal Finance. I find it interesting all the sections are near each other. Even more interesting that we have a section for Terrorism. I mean are we teaching people how to be terrorists?
- Going with the above topic have you seen the commercials for the Boarder Patrol reality show. I will be the first to admit I love reality shows, but seriously lets just show how the Boarder Patrol works. It is like when someone bombs a place they tell on the news how they made the bomb. OK off my soapbox.
- I'm really looking forward to next weekend as I'm planning on seeing friends that have moved away and are going to be in town. Even if it will only be for short visits.
- After watching 20/20 Children of the Mountains last night it made my heart break for all the kids and the poverty in Appalachia Mountains. We went there twice in high school on a mission trip and worked with the kids that lived in the coal mining areas. Those kids are some of the sweetest and are just happy to have life.
I guess that is all for now. I hope you all are doing well and have enjoyed my random thoughts and a couple of rants.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Home Sweet Home
Mckenna was released from the hospital on Thursday afternoon. They are currently at my parents. Mckenna, Sara and Eric will head back to St. Louis on Friday evening. Mom will go that way with Troy early next week. Troy is doing very well with Mckenna and wants to help take care of her and make sure she is getting all she needs. He is very gentle with her and gives her kisses. Thanks for all of you support and prayers.Saturday, January 31, 2009
Mckenna Elaine Walton
Mckenna Elaine Walton was born January 30, 2009 at 4:37 pm. She was 6 lbs 7 oz and 19.5 inches. Everyone is doing well.
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