Boy does this time of year really keep a person busy! No wonder right now is the time of year that people gain some extra weight....there's what seems like NO time to ever work out! I really need to be better about finding time! And I should be able to because I don't have to worry about Christmas shopping or wrapping anymore! That's right....I got EVERYTHING during Black Friday, (sidenote: and I think Kohn is getting pretty spoiled! I can't help it when I find great deals!) And I wrapped all the presents last night, and finally made it to bed at 3:30 a.m.! Kohn can't figure out why it took me from 10-3:30 to do it, but that's cause he doesn't know everything I was doing...I guess he'll just have to find out on Christmas!
I never knew I could love Black Friday shopping so much, this year was my first time! We started at 4:00 am and finished at 2:30 in the afternoon! That's like a full time job! And I'll take shopping as a full time job! ;)
So I'm feeling pretty good right now! The apartment is nice and clean, the Christmas decorations are up, and now I just get to relax while Kohn wraps some presents! We are really on top of things this year, guys! I think I really needed to be this year too. Because now I can focus on ENJOYING the holidays, and focus on other things as well, without having any stress. This is probably the only time in my life I have not procrastinated. And I really like it. That's a very good step in the right direction. See, I'm making changes without telling myself I have to make a change! Funny how it works out that way! But truly, I have noticed some changes in me that I wasn't trying to force myself to make...they just happened and it's been a good thing!
I'm going to hop on over to the thankful portion now...
#319...I am thankful for all the great deals during Black Friday! I know that some people think it's dumb and a waste of time and crazy...but Kohn and I can enjoy a good Christmas because of the good deals! We give ourselves budgets and without the good deals we'd never be able to get all the things we did at regular price and stay in the budget! So for now, while I'm a poor newlywed putting her husband through school, I'll be a crazy Black Friday shopper who runs through the front door...
#320...I am thankful for Netflix. We haven't had T.V. for a while, since we moved, because we just haven't had time to be around when Directv can be here. But last night, I would have never made it until 3:30 without the company of a cheesy movie playing off of Netflix in the background. It kept me awake, and it kept me from hearing creepy late night noises :)
#321...I am thankful for Kohn's hugs. I've needed them a lot lately, and I'm glad Kohn is always ready to hand them over :)
#322...I am thankful that in my current job I don't feel like I'm always being compared to other's. Sure there have been plenty of people that have had my job before me, but my boss only tells me how great I'm doing, and she never says "Well when so and so worked here..." or "So and so did this, maybe you should try that." It's very refreshing! I love going to work because I feel like I make a difference there and I get to work the way I feel comfortable and know!
#323...I am thankful that my husband makes me a better person. Sadly enough there are people out there that bring others down when they're with them, but lucky for me, my husband only makes me better and he is an amazing person and a great example!
#324...I am thankful for my wonderful marriage! It's sad to me that some people aren't happy and my heart hurts for them. I am just so blessed that I'm in such an amazing marriage and we both put an equal amount into our relationship!
#325...I am thankful that Walmart stays open late. When I decided to wrap presents at 10 last night I didn't realize we had very little wrapping paper left. But have no fear, we live close to Walmart so I went on my way. Very convenient.
#326...I am thankful for comfortable things. My back has been aching like crazy lately, and it's nice to rest it on comfy things.
#327...I am thankful for the changes I have been able to find in myself. I don't know how long they were there before I realized them, but this weekend I have noticed a few different things, and it's exactly what I needed. And it's a nice bit of motivation.
#328...I am thankful for toilet cleaner...because really, how gross would toilets be if they NEVER got cleaned....? Am I right or what?
#329...I am thankful for the hard worker Kohn is. I don't know how he does all he does, but he does it. And he's amazing. And I can always count on him.
#330...I am thankful that if I do something Kohn doesn't necessarily like I don't get in huge trouble. He is so calm and understanding and so even tempered. I never have to be scared about how he'll act, and that is wonderful.
I realize a lot of this was about Kohn....but I can't help but be so thankful for the amazing man I married.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
....and this is really long!
Wow...it's been a REALLY long time this time. Like 2-3 weeksish? Life has been crazy busy. Kohn's at school and work full time and I'm at work full time. And then throw in moving and running RAGNAR in Vegas in the mix and there's no time for anything! Which probably explains why we are still not completely moved in.
The move was basically a spur of the moment thing, but the best thing for us. Don't get me wrong, we had it good at the apartment we were in. But we just needed a change. We'd been living there a year and still didn't really know any young couples. The fact that all our neighbors in our building were old didn't help the cause. We need friends folks. We've actually made a couple friend, Jenessa and Zak, and they're good fun! So that's good stuff.
But my point of that was moving was a good thing. And a surprise for both of us. But we're glad we did it.
RAGNAR, now that was a good time. We rocked it. And I wanna do another one! Just like EPIC. I'm glad I've gotten into these running race things! The only thing I wish would have gone differently would be that I was sick. And I had leaky eyes. Why did I have leaky eyes? I don't know, but it sucked. Normally when I have the leaky eye thing, it's only one eye. But this time it was both, and it was bad. Running in wind sure did not help out either. Oh and I could have done without all the nasty pictures down the strip and such. Yeah, it was my first time in Vegas and you can bet my eyes were opened! A LOT. And Kohn's were covered.
I can't believe I haven't blogged for forever, I've missed it. It feels good to just sit and type. I could go on and on about a lot of things right now, but I will spare you all. Whoever you all may be. I guess I should do some catching up with thankful posts eh?
#298...I am thankful for alarm clocks. I know I've said that before, but I'm just thankful again. I'd be late for all sorts of things if it weren't for an alarm clock. In fact I don't know that I'd ever wake up if I didn't have one.
#299...I am thankful that my washer and dryer are right outside my bedroom. They used to be outside behind my apartment, so it was always really a pain to go get the laundry late at night. But now all I have to do is jump out of bed.
#300...I am thankful that this year is almost over. For one, it was good for me to do this thankful thing, but it also made me feel like blogging was chore because I had to get my posts. And I just want blogging to be fun again. I'm also thankful the year is almost over because I'm ready for a new one. I know it's cliche, but it's time.
#301...I am thankful for an eternal marriage. No matter what happens I get to be with the hubs for eternity, as long as neither one of us really screws up. I can't imagine having him for a limited time. So I'm super glad that's not the case. I'm a lucky girl!
#302...I am thankful for phone chargers. If my phone ever died it would never turn back on because of a button that's broken. So I'm glad I can charge it when it's close to dead. Good stuff.
#303...I am thankful that I know the things I know and live the way I live. Being in Vegas I was somewhat shocked, actually a lot shocked, by the lifestyles of people there. Can you imagine having a JOB walking around in skimpy clothes serving perverts? No thanks. And we went walking through a Casino and I can't believe how miserable half the people looked. You could just tell they spend more time than not in there, trying to win money because it will make them happy. It was just so sad to me.
#304...I am thankful I'm a good girl. On our way back from Vegas I was getting some grief because the worst thing I've ever done would probably not even seem bad to some people. And it's true, and I'm proud of that.
#305...I am thankful we go through things that make us stronger. And patient.
#306...I am thankful for the year and 8 days I've been married to Kohn! We had a wonderful 1 year anniversary! Some times I "complain" about how it was lame because we were moving and at work our actual anniversary, but I wouldn't have wanted to be doing those things with anybody else!
#307...I am thankful that we have awesome friends and family who are willing to help us move. It meant a lot because they had their own things going too, but they took time out for us! Thanks everyone!
#308...I am thankful for my babies at work. They each teach me a lesson every day, and of course they don't even know it. Those little people that have been on earth for a year make a huge difference in my life.
#309...I am thankful for the nice guy in yellow shorts. On my last leg during RAGNAR I was playing leap frog with this guy in yellow shorts, meaning he'd get ahead of me, then I'd run ahead of him, and so forth and so on. Once we got to the last mile he kept on giving me pep talks about how I needed to beat him. I told him to go on, he couldn't let me beat him. But he insisted. And I beat him. It helped my pride ;) so to the guy in yellow shorts, thanks, and I don't have those mean thoughts about you anymore, hoping that you're chafing...
#310...I am thankful for my pretty wedding band. I got one for our anniversary, and now I really look married, as if my ring didn't make me look that way before ;)
#311...I am thankful for Nicole at work. I kind of had an off day today, and I guess I didn't realize I was being so obvious about it. But she pulled me aside at the end of the day to make sure I was okay. And that meant a lot to me.
#312...I am thankful children are so forgiving. Sometimes, a lot of times, we have to tell kids no and tell them things they don't want to hear. So then they'll act like you're the worst person ever, but about 5 minutes later they'll love you to death again. The mood swings get old but it's better than nothing.
#313...I am thankful that I get to see David, Angela, and Jaxon this weekend! It's been way too long and I'm glad the time is finally here!
#314...I am thankful for the area I live in. We live by Willow Park, right by the running trail by the river, the golf course...it's a nice area.
#315...I am thankful for our new bathroom. It has two vanity's. So now while he goes potty in the mornings, I can be on the other side of the door, and still have a vanity :)
#316...I am thankful that I can talk to Kohn about anything. Seriously anything. He always listens and doesn't get upset. Even if it's something that most people would get upset about. He's awesome.
#317...I am thankful for jog.fm. Seriously, check it out. It gives you songs for your mile pace.
#318...I am thankful that this post is about over. Talk about long.
If you made it all the way through this, I'm really impressed, and sort of flattered. I'm not going to make any promises about being better about writing. And I'm not going to make any promises about finally losing those few extra pounds, or doing my dishes. I'm just going to do things as I do them, and not make them feel like a chore. Now some things will always be treated like a chore because I just don't like them (dishes) but I've got to enjoy most things in life.
And that's my new goal...
The move was basically a spur of the moment thing, but the best thing for us. Don't get me wrong, we had it good at the apartment we were in. But we just needed a change. We'd been living there a year and still didn't really know any young couples. The fact that all our neighbors in our building were old didn't help the cause. We need friends folks. We've actually made a couple friend, Jenessa and Zak, and they're good fun! So that's good stuff.
But my point of that was moving was a good thing. And a surprise for both of us. But we're glad we did it.
RAGNAR, now that was a good time. We rocked it. And I wanna do another one! Just like EPIC. I'm glad I've gotten into these running race things! The only thing I wish would have gone differently would be that I was sick. And I had leaky eyes. Why did I have leaky eyes? I don't know, but it sucked. Normally when I have the leaky eye thing, it's only one eye. But this time it was both, and it was bad. Running in wind sure did not help out either. Oh and I could have done without all the nasty pictures down the strip and such. Yeah, it was my first time in Vegas and you can bet my eyes were opened! A LOT. And Kohn's were covered.
I can't believe I haven't blogged for forever, I've missed it. It feels good to just sit and type. I could go on and on about a lot of things right now, but I will spare you all. Whoever you all may be. I guess I should do some catching up with thankful posts eh?
#298...I am thankful for alarm clocks. I know I've said that before, but I'm just thankful again. I'd be late for all sorts of things if it weren't for an alarm clock. In fact I don't know that I'd ever wake up if I didn't have one.
#299...I am thankful that my washer and dryer are right outside my bedroom. They used to be outside behind my apartment, so it was always really a pain to go get the laundry late at night. But now all I have to do is jump out of bed.
#300...I am thankful that this year is almost over. For one, it was good for me to do this thankful thing, but it also made me feel like blogging was chore because I had to get my posts. And I just want blogging to be fun again. I'm also thankful the year is almost over because I'm ready for a new one. I know it's cliche, but it's time.
#301...I am thankful for an eternal marriage. No matter what happens I get to be with the hubs for eternity, as long as neither one of us really screws up. I can't imagine having him for a limited time. So I'm super glad that's not the case. I'm a lucky girl!
#302...I am thankful for phone chargers. If my phone ever died it would never turn back on because of a button that's broken. So I'm glad I can charge it when it's close to dead. Good stuff.
#303...I am thankful that I know the things I know and live the way I live. Being in Vegas I was somewhat shocked, actually a lot shocked, by the lifestyles of people there. Can you imagine having a JOB walking around in skimpy clothes serving perverts? No thanks. And we went walking through a Casino and I can't believe how miserable half the people looked. You could just tell they spend more time than not in there, trying to win money because it will make them happy. It was just so sad to me.
#304...I am thankful I'm a good girl. On our way back from Vegas I was getting some grief because the worst thing I've ever done would probably not even seem bad to some people. And it's true, and I'm proud of that.
#305...I am thankful we go through things that make us stronger. And patient.
#306...I am thankful for the year and 8 days I've been married to Kohn! We had a wonderful 1 year anniversary! Some times I "complain" about how it was lame because we were moving and at work our actual anniversary, but I wouldn't have wanted to be doing those things with anybody else!
#307...I am thankful that we have awesome friends and family who are willing to help us move. It meant a lot because they had their own things going too, but they took time out for us! Thanks everyone!
#308...I am thankful for my babies at work. They each teach me a lesson every day, and of course they don't even know it. Those little people that have been on earth for a year make a huge difference in my life.
#309...I am thankful for the nice guy in yellow shorts. On my last leg during RAGNAR I was playing leap frog with this guy in yellow shorts, meaning he'd get ahead of me, then I'd run ahead of him, and so forth and so on. Once we got to the last mile he kept on giving me pep talks about how I needed to beat him. I told him to go on, he couldn't let me beat him. But he insisted. And I beat him. It helped my pride ;) so to the guy in yellow shorts, thanks, and I don't have those mean thoughts about you anymore, hoping that you're chafing...
#310...I am thankful for my pretty wedding band. I got one for our anniversary, and now I really look married, as if my ring didn't make me look that way before ;)
#311...I am thankful for Nicole at work. I kind of had an off day today, and I guess I didn't realize I was being so obvious about it. But she pulled me aside at the end of the day to make sure I was okay. And that meant a lot to me.
#312...I am thankful children are so forgiving. Sometimes, a lot of times, we have to tell kids no and tell them things they don't want to hear. So then they'll act like you're the worst person ever, but about 5 minutes later they'll love you to death again. The mood swings get old but it's better than nothing.
#313...I am thankful that I get to see David, Angela, and Jaxon this weekend! It's been way too long and I'm glad the time is finally here!
#314...I am thankful for the area I live in. We live by Willow Park, right by the running trail by the river, the golf course...it's a nice area.
#315...I am thankful for our new bathroom. It has two vanity's. So now while he goes potty in the mornings, I can be on the other side of the door, and still have a vanity :)
#316...I am thankful that I can talk to Kohn about anything. Seriously anything. He always listens and doesn't get upset. Even if it's something that most people would get upset about. He's awesome.
#317...I am thankful for jog.fm. Seriously, check it out. It gives you songs for your mile pace.
#318...I am thankful that this post is about over. Talk about long.
If you made it all the way through this, I'm really impressed, and sort of flattered. I'm not going to make any promises about being better about writing. And I'm not going to make any promises about finally losing those few extra pounds, or doing my dishes. I'm just going to do things as I do them, and not make them feel like a chore. Now some things will always be treated like a chore because I just don't like them (dishes) but I've got to enjoy most things in life.
And that's my new goal...
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