Friday, July 10, 2009
Mini Cooper
Last Friday (July 3rd) I purchased a brand spankin' new car - something I've wanted and been eying up for a while. Yes.. a Mini Cooper! It's sweet and so fun to drive. It's a 6 speed, has heated seats, heated mirrors, and heated washer jets. It's got color lighting all through out the car, which the lights go anywhere from blue-purple-pink-orange-red. It's loaded and I love it! I originally was going for the British Racing Green or the Horizon Blue, but when I walked in the showroom, I saw this little number. Needless to say, I fell in love with it. This particular shade is Nightfire Red. I have yet to name her, and suggestions are welcome! :)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Uncle Bob
The funeral for Uncle Bob was today. John and I both took the day off of work. It started at 9:30 and went until about 12:00.
It was a huge funeral. So many people went that they told us all to just meet at the church instead of the funeral home. This isn't typical as I found out. Usually everyone drives together to the church, but not this time.
Many touching speeches were given about Uncle Bob. There were ones that made you want to cry endlessly, and ones that made you want to chuckle a bit because you remember just what he was like. I tried to really retain my composure - for John. I wanted to cry a lot more, but I felt as if I needed to be there for him, as a shoulder for him.
I was thinking about everything later on, later in the day. So many things were said about Uncle Bob that I could only pray that one quarter of those things could ever be said about me at mine. He was truly an amazing person. So many people respected him. So many loved him. He was a veteran, he loved his country, he loved God, he loved people, he adored his family, he loved outdoors and nature. People didn't have to try to 'make up' things to say at his funeral - they just told the facts. The stories and speeches were only a minute glimpse at what an affect he had on peoples' lives.
I feel so privileged to have known him but feel I should have had so much more time with him. It really makes you think about life and try to appreciate what and who you currently have in it.
Please keep John and his family in your prayers...
It was a huge funeral. So many people went that they told us all to just meet at the church instead of the funeral home. This isn't typical as I found out. Usually everyone drives together to the church, but not this time.
Many touching speeches were given about Uncle Bob. There were ones that made you want to cry endlessly, and ones that made you want to chuckle a bit because you remember just what he was like. I tried to really retain my composure - for John. I wanted to cry a lot more, but I felt as if I needed to be there for him, as a shoulder for him.
I was thinking about everything later on, later in the day. So many things were said about Uncle Bob that I could only pray that one quarter of those things could ever be said about me at mine. He was truly an amazing person. So many people respected him. So many loved him. He was a veteran, he loved his country, he loved God, he loved people, he adored his family, he loved outdoors and nature. People didn't have to try to 'make up' things to say at his funeral - they just told the facts. The stories and speeches were only a minute glimpse at what an affect he had on peoples' lives.
I feel so privileged to have known him but feel I should have had so much more time with him. It really makes you think about life and try to appreciate what and who you currently have in it.
Please keep John and his family in your prayers...
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Weekend
The PENS WON THE CUP!!! :) Yeah, you can probably tell I'm a little happy about that. Hossa - bite me! Heh..
We had the fishing tournament this weekend too. That went rather bad. Not too many people caught fish. It just wasn't the day to fish, it was very windy, and it just sucked. I got one small bluegill, and John, surprisingly didn't get anything. He's really good at fishing too.
Then when we got back to camp from fishing, we got some very bad news. One of John's uncles passed away. He was a very wonderful man. I hate death. I hate hearing people have to die. It affects me too much. I'm sad because I know John is in pain, and I'm sad because Uncle Bob was such a great person. He was always so nice to me, and he even reminded me a bit about my grandfather.
Please keep John's family in your prayers, as this will be a very hard funeral for a lot of people - including me. I know the Lord works in mysterious ways, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt beyond belief sometimes...
We had the fishing tournament this weekend too. That went rather bad. Not too many people caught fish. It just wasn't the day to fish, it was very windy, and it just sucked. I got one small bluegill, and John, surprisingly didn't get anything. He's really good at fishing too.
Then when we got back to camp from fishing, we got some very bad news. One of John's uncles passed away. He was a very wonderful man. I hate death. I hate hearing people have to die. It affects me too much. I'm sad because I know John is in pain, and I'm sad because Uncle Bob was such a great person. He was always so nice to me, and he even reminded me a bit about my grandfather.
Please keep John's family in your prayers, as this will be a very hard funeral for a lot of people - including me. I know the Lord works in mysterious ways, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt beyond belief sometimes...
Monday, June 8, 2009
Kenny Chesney
Well, I've tried for weeks dialing into Y108 and 104.3 to win Kenny Chesney tickets for June 6th. I mean, I always *try* to win free crap from radio stations, but I *really* wanted to go to this concert. I just didn't want to have to pay for the tickets :)
Then after the stations' final giveaways ended, the thought crossed my mind to just buy the damn things. I logged onto Ticketmaster Friday night, and searched for seats. There were GREAT seats available that just opened up - I was so shocked. I told John I was thinking about buying them. He said to just do what I want. So I did.
The show was phenomenal. I couldn't believe how much fun I had. Parking lots opened at 10, and we planned on being there around then, but didn't make it until noon. That was fine though. I couldn't believe how far away we had to end up parking, but in retrospect, we were actually very close. We set up our inflatable palm tree and other stuff, grilled out, walked around to see the other tailgaters, and just had so much fun. Later some of John's other family met up with us, then we headed in around the Montgomery Gentry starting, then saw Sugarland, and of course.. Kenny Chesney.
I still can't believe how much fun I had. The tickets were around $150 each - and knowing how much I enjoyed it, I probably would have payed double that. It was AWESOME!! :)
Then after the stations' final giveaways ended, the thought crossed my mind to just buy the damn things. I logged onto Ticketmaster Friday night, and searched for seats. There were GREAT seats available that just opened up - I was so shocked. I told John I was thinking about buying them. He said to just do what I want. So I did.
The show was phenomenal. I couldn't believe how much fun I had. Parking lots opened at 10, and we planned on being there around then, but didn't make it until noon. That was fine though. I couldn't believe how far away we had to end up parking, but in retrospect, we were actually very close. We set up our inflatable palm tree and other stuff, grilled out, walked around to see the other tailgaters, and just had so much fun. Later some of John's other family met up with us, then we headed in around the Montgomery Gentry starting, then saw Sugarland, and of course.. Kenny Chesney.
I still can't believe how much fun I had. The tickets were around $150 each - and knowing how much I enjoyed it, I probably would have payed double that. It was AWESOME!! :)
Monday, March 30, 2009
Mac mini!
Yeah, I got a mac mini. It's awesome. I mainly got one because I want to start writing iPhone apps, but all in all, I really like it. I've always been a Linux fan, so I'm sure that has something to do with it :)
Anyway, I've been in 'wedding mode' lately. I put on my dress (again) today and took a bunch of pictures. I think I'm going to post some on Facebook (since the boy doesn't have or plan on having an account!) I also bought a wedding magazine today. The dresses in it are pretty, but they pale in comparison to mine =D
Anyway, I've been in 'wedding mode' lately. I put on my dress (again) today and took a bunch of pictures. I think I'm going to post some on Facebook (since the boy doesn't have or plan on having an account!) I also bought a wedding magazine today. The dresses in it are pretty, but they pale in comparison to mine =D
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Bridal Show #1
Well, tomorrow will be my very first bridal show. I'm so excited about going! I have no idea what exactly these things are like, but it's never too soon to find out! John's sister and niece, Pam and Erin, are going with me, so that will be really nice. I was going to just go myself, but they offered to go with me, and I'd much rather go with someone than alone, so I was really happy they offered. The Pens play when the event is, but that's ok - I'm super psyched!
I also uploaded my "submission" to the "Best Job In the World" today. It's in the great barrier reefs in Australia --> www.islandreefjob.com. My video hasn't been officially 'approved' yet, and they say it can take up to 5 days, but nonetheless, I made it and it should be appearing soon. So, yeah, vote for me if you see it ;)
I also uploaded my "submission" to the "Best Job In the World" today. It's in the great barrier reefs in Australia --> www.islandreefjob.com. My video hasn't been officially 'approved' yet, and they say it can take up to 5 days, but nonetheless, I made it and it should be appearing soon. So, yeah, vote for me if you see it ;)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day
And what a wonderful one it was. First, the boy tells me after work on Friday that he wants to take me to Mountaineer Casino! We stayed overnight AT the casino. That was way cool. We didn't win much, but it was the funness of being there and being with him-not to mention the surprise. At one point there he told me he had been trying to get reservations at Ruth Chris for us for Valentine's Day, but they were already booked weeks back. Anyhow, when we got back home, he gave me a plant of roses (yes a PLANT so we can RE-plant them!), a heart full of turtles (mm.. I love turtles), showed me a concoction of what we call Moo-Cluck-Splash (Ruth Chris is nice, this is delicious!), a bottle of our very favorite wine-Gewurtstraminer, and a from scratch, homemade cheesecake with chocolate shell. Wow. Can it get any better than this? I think this may be the very most heartful, thoughtful, sincere, and sweetest Valentine's I've ever had. It was awesome. I'm not sure anything could have made it more perfect! It's no wonder I'm so in love with this man. Happy Valentine's Day everyone =)
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