A shout-out to my peeps

A shout-out to my peeps

1. My wonderful Husband

Alan, you are the best man in the whole wide world! You put up with my crap, and don’t even complain about it (for the most part ~_^). I am so grateful that you are a part of my life, and I don’t know what I’d do without you. Some people will pull out that cheesy line “I married my best friend” and you know what? I did! I can talk with you about everything, and you understand me better than just about anyone else. I love that with a look we can read each other’s minds about certain situations (the tramp ten-year-olds in the grocery store) and that our plans for the future are so in harmony. I love that you tear up when you talk about our future kids, and that your love and loyalty for your friends and family knows no bounds. I love how safe and protected you make me feel, and how your eyes light up when you see me. I love that our strengths and weaknesses complement each other, and how selflessly dependable you are. I can’t believe that in 11 days we will have been married for two years! The time has flown by and I can’t believe how lucky I am that I get to spend the rest of eternity with you!

2. My tolerant neurotic dog

Oh poor Cleo! The things you put up with when your owners are baby hungry! You’ve been dressed in sweaters, shoved in purses, dragged with us all over the place, and you still are hopelessly devoted and sweet. And yes, you do have your own facebook page, because you’re just that cool.

I love you guys!

Android

Have I mentioned before how fabulous Android is? Oh let me count the ways!

I got my first android phone back in April of 2009. The G1, which I still have to this day (I plan to switch to sprint when my contract expires) is rather clunky, but totally worth it for the touch screen, plus the full keyboard which I LOVE.

I've had it in a case with a screen protector nearly every minute since I got it, and I would recommend it to everyone! It is so worth the extra bulk. I am someone who is prone to dropping a new phone seconds after I pay for it, so it was definitely worth it for me.

I won't go over all of the lovliness of the Android market, because it's basically old news, but I will mention the app that initiated this post: Kindle for Android!

I mean, honestly, is this not amazing! I personally am not one of those people who are Nazi's about having a physical book - I'm way more about convenience. I read books on my phone all the time right now, but I've been limited as to which books were available for cheap. One of my main reservations with the kindle is that it's freaking expensive, so you have to buy a ton of books to justify the cost of the reader. With this, I can get the books for cheap, they're with me wherever I go, and that also means one less piece of technology that I need to carry around with me.

I think this illustrates my point, and those are just some of the things that it can do! So for all those people that complain that Android phones are clunky, I say to you neener-neener!

I'm way excited about it! I've already ordered Mockingjay on it, so it will automatically upload to my phone when it releases, and is about half the price of buying the book in the store, or ordering it online with same day shipping.

Ani=content

Buying a car...A better approach.

This is awesome!

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=162601&t=1941590

Wishes, Dreams, and "What if?"

I get my hopes up way too easily.

I was watching Star Wars (yes, all of them) the other day. Many people have found such deep personal revelation and insight from the series, and I guess it was about time for me.

I would not make a good Jedi. I live far to much in the future, looking forward to the "When we have money" or "When we have kids" or "When we have a house". I suppose I've always been this way, only it's been "When I have a boyfriend" or "When I have a good job" or "When I have my degree" or "When I get married". I missed most of the opportunities available in my first year of marriage, because I was too obsessed with the future to enjoy what I have. I have a wonderful husband who loves me more than anything, a hopelessly devoted puppy dog, family on both sides that care about me, a wonderful job that I enjoy and do well at, and wonderful people wherever I go.

I still can't help wishing sometimes. I can't help just hoping that one of our big dreams actually comes true. It's not like they're outside the realm of possibility, far from it. We may get carried away in the details, but every one of our wishing have a basis in an actual opportunity that has been waved tantalizingly in our faces, but for one reason or another the bottom has completely fallen out of it. And I'm getting really sick and tired of getting back on that horse.

If wishes were fishes mine would probably look like this.

Hair!

I've been wanting a change for a while, so I convinced Jessica to give me a cut and color.

Before:

Ok, so I was out camping in this picture, so it's not the best one, but still...

During:

Without a doubt, I have the best radio reception in town!

After:

Blonde!

Because I haven't colored my hair in a while, it's really bright in this picture. It's faded slightly now that it's been through a few washings. I love it!

I also found some pretty, easy to do hairstyles here and here from I am Momma, hear me ROAR! She has a ton of really cute stuff that is definitely work checking out!

Flaming Gorge - only 3 more days of work!

I am so excited! I have been waiting for this trip for such a long time!

I'm also freaking out, because, let's face it, I'm sure I'm going to miss something. Fortunately I have saner heads involved when it comes to food, so I won't spend $50 on fruit rollups and forget something crucial like chicken. I'm planning on going shopping through my mom's pantry for part of our foodstuffs, and we'll head to costco, where she will be the only one allowed to put anything in the cart. We'll see how that goes!

In other news, our cars are almost fixed! The Sentra's strut issues will be fixed tomorrow, and I'll be taking our rodeo in to get the gear shift welded back on. Yes, this is the same gearshift that we were supposed to get fixed when I broke it off in December. We've just had a screwdriver stuck in there for a temporary fix, but I'm getting sick and tired of it. Plus, it's the one we're actually taking with us, so it's important that I can stand driving it.

On the trip we will probably be listening to New Moon, at Alan's request. He's watched all the movies with me, and wanted to know all the details that are in the books, but not in the movies. We've listened to Twilight already, and Alan is DEFINITELY on team Edward ~_^ Funny that he's chosen a side, while I'm still comparing the two. Ok, I take that back, he's primarily on Emmett's side, because he think's that Emmett is the best character, but I digress...

I have been really worried about my camera on this trip. I ordered this lovely bundle for it, which should arrive today! Our poor camera has been out of commission for months, because we haven't been able to find the battery charger. I really want to take it with us on the raft, but I'm afraid of getting it wet. Thus far the best idea I've found is a somewhat awkward one, but if the military does it to protect their guns (pun not intended) why not? I also figured that I could get some colored ones for some cool filter effects ^_^

Kaiti and Kyli are planning on coming with us on the trip, so that should make it even more fun. It'll be good to have some young blood with us until Marianne and Joe arrive. We've got the tents and such all ready, though I'm gonna get all of the extra tarps in case of rain. I'm hoping it won't be too bad, but the 10 day forecast gives me cause to worry.

I'll update with pictures when I get back!

Designer sweatshirt tutorial

I LOVE this hoodie idea from Alisa Burke! I can't wait to make one of my own!