Tuesday, April 16, 2013

a, b, c... placeholder

a) I had an absolutely awesome one-year anniversary with Michael yesterday.  There are not enough adverbs and adjectives to effectively describe my time spent with him.  
b) He's my favorite.  I adore his personality.  His quirks.  His creativity.  His uniqueness.  His kisses.  His love for helping others.  His addiction to chocolate and coffee.  His family.  His desire to improve things.  His ability to see potential.  His thoughts.  His venting sessions.  His hugs.  His sarcasm.  His voice.  To put it simply... I just adore all of him.  
c) I really need to work on using my words... I'm a college graduate with a decent vocabulary.  I need to be able to say what I'm thinking without second guessing/over analyzing/fearing/or just anything-ing. I can write just fine.  But I need to say what I'm thinking and feeling.  I'm only making it harder on myself by not doing so.  
d) This is incredibly random but the UT (Union Tribune) has a horoscope section.  And I used to read it just for fun because randomly they'd say things that would just make me smile or laugh.  It was like reading random inspirational quotes.  But about three months or so ago they changed horoscope writers.  And I am not a fan of this new person.  Not. A. Fan. In. The. Slightest.  I kept reading them in hopes they'd get better... but they're just awful.  Maybe it's how horoscopes are supposed to be which may be why I don't like them.  I mean... this person 'stars' my day.  Like if it's going to be a three star day, or five star day.  I mean excuse you.  I can have a five star day every day thank you very much.  So yeah.  It bums me out that they're boring and awful now.
e) This blog isn't really the blog I was going to write... hence why it's titled 'placeholder'  In fact I already started another one... it's about how I told Michael I liked him.  I'm writing a small story and everything.  But it's taking longer than I planned and I needed to say before I went to bed that I am beyond blessed to have Michael as both my Best Friend and my Boyfriend.  I thank God for him on a daily basis.  That's for sure.
f) I'll try and get that next blog out soon.  Just for fun at the very least.  Maybe.  It would fall under the 'creative non-fiction' category.  I took a class on it at PLNU even.  So you know it'll be great.  (haha. you don't know that at all.  But I hope it'll be enjoyable)  
g) Have a great day! :D Lots of love. 
h) and here are two pictures for you to enjoy.  The first is during our first semester at PLNU in the fall of 2007-we met in Chorale!  and the second is our most recent picture together back in March 2013, when we were celebrating Michael's birthday.  Just thought you'd get a kick out them.  I love them both.  With all my heart.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Pointlessly Obsessed.

Yesterday, April 11, 2013, was the 10th anniversary 3D extravaganza bombdiggity aca-rrific Pointless concert.  That wasn't the official title... but it obviously should have been.  And if you missed it... shame on you, because it was phenomenal.  I am so proud of every single one of those guys it's slightly ridiculous.  But only slightly.  They seriously deserved much more than the 'congrats' hug with an added, 'good job' back pat that they received from me.  I, of course, took pictures and video... because that's who I am.  Like this one for instance:



Artsy right?  It was during Rolling in the Deep.  Who doesn't like a good silhouette shot?  Because I know I do.  You can kind of tell who is who too.  Or maybe that's just me.... I'd say it's awkward... but nah.  I passed awkward a looooong time ago.  Like when I purchased a Pointless necklace, tie, button, and magnets (you may purchase one yourself by clicking on this link -> Awesome Pointless Goodies for the Adoring Fan).  And you thought I was joking about being obsessed.  You fool you.

I shall give you two videos, because a) I'm incredibly nice and b) they deserve as much publicity as possible.  So first, here is Beautiful Things.  It's a worship song... so it's both hauntingly beautiful as well as spiritually uplifting.  Soloist: Michael Hartshorn, my Michael.  The one I yammer on about on here from time to time.  The awesome one?  Still don't remember??? .... kidding.  I know you do.  And as always I am so super duper proud of him, not to mention his voice is just... Wow.  He knows this already though... so it's less to boost his ego and more to boost mine.  Cause he's my boyfriend.  I win.



(and just in case the video doesn't work... click here -> Because I'm about to Punch Blogger in the face)
And  the second video is the timeless Footloose.  Soloist: Grant Kay.  But this one is even more special due to the fact it includes a whole hell of a lot of Pointless alumni.  So where there are usually only 13 guys on stage we have over 20.  And I just think it is an incredibly fun song that I always love.  I mean the guys dance wildly, throw their shoes at the audience... and each other, shake their hips... some really really well mind you... rawr, AND sound great doing it.  So yeah, you're welcome for this:



(Same deal... if video doesn't work... click here -> Because seriously... it's 4am and I don't have time for this anymore)
There you have it.  I have numerous other videos that I took with a camera that I haven't downloaded yet, but if you want those just email me.  Or I could put them on YouTube I guess.  I have never uploaded a video to YouTube in my life... oh wait... I just did because Blogger refused to cooperate with my video uploading needs.  So what a fun first for me that was.  The photos aren't the greatest but I might upload those later too.  Seeing as it's past 4am and I have work in a few hours I won't be attempting such a thing tonight.
The one sad thing about tonight is that I got absolutely zero pictures with any of the Pointless guys.  ANY of them.  I looked rather nice too.  It's a bummer to be sure... and I'm just going to stop thinking about it.  At least I got great videos!
So again, Congratulations to Pointless on their epic concert!!!!  Loved every minute of it.
Even though I didn't win the raffle.
It's okay.
I own enough Pointless things.
I guess.

PS Uploading videos to this blog was a pain in my *insert random body part here* ...no joke, it took me over an hour to get it to work and even then I know they aren't the best quality... and are quite fuzzy... but something is better than nothing.  ^_^

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

6 lbs... Rude.

I made it down the mountain!
And you should be impressed by this because.... this is what it looked like the whole way down:
That is fog ladies and gentleman, at 10 am.  Told you that you should be impressed.  I didn't die.  Nor did I kill anyone.  Mission accomplished! Insert Mission Impossible theme music here.  You'll have to imagine it because I don't know how to include sound in my blogs just yet.
So anyway, I made it back to SD.  And with a speeding ticket to show for it!  Yep, you read correctly.  I got a speeding ticket!  And you want to know the very best part??  I wasn't speeding!!!!  At least not at the speed he accused me of.  He made this big deal that I had 'Nevada' license plates and I overheard him teaching his fellow cop guy (they had been on motorcycles) what to look for and blah blah blah.  So ultimately I was a training session.  He was a douche nugget.  And I am totally contesting it.  The end.  This is how I feel when I think about it:
Change of subject.  I've gained roughly 6 lbs since the last time I weighed myself... which was like four months ago... so a pound and a quarter per month isn't oh.em.gee awful.  But It's still pretty awful. And it's supremely difficult when no matter what or how I feel I want to eat.  For instance:
I am happy, I want some chocolate to celebrate my happiness.
I am sad, I want some chocolate because chocolate will make everything better.
I am angry, I want to punch someone in the face and then eat chocolate.
You can replace chocolate with other food too.  I eat it all pretty much.  This is me:
and this:
Maybe not as messy.  But you get the point.  I love to eat.  So now I'm making the very difficult decision to start eating better and exercising (again).  I say 'difficult' not because it isn't the right thing to do.  I know being healthy is definitely the correct choice.  It's difficult because as I said above... I eat my feelings.  And I'm a very 'feeling' kind of person.  So instead of eating when I feel happy, sad, angry, etc. I have to find something new to set my mind on.  Going to the gym will help, reading/writing might help.  I know of one particular thing that would help keep my mind off of food... and satisfy those pesky feelings at the same time!  Two birds with one stone kind of thing.  BUT that wont start happening so I'll focus on working out.  ;)  I'm rarely vague nowadays... sooooo... you'll live.  Besides I gave you epic .gifs today.  You should be thrilled.  Okay... maybe not thrilled... you are reading my blog after all.  But mildly entertained at least?
Alrighty, whelp, I shall head to bed now.  I guess.  Thanks for reading and have an awesome Humpday.  That stands for Wednesday everyone.  Just in case your head is in the gutter and you begin to think you should go around humping people.  Don't.  It's just the middle of the week.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Hop, skip, and a boat ride away.

This one shall be short, because I am le tired and I have to drive down a mountain on a street that almost looks exactly like this:
Maybe not exactly.  But I need enough sleep so I don't do something like this:
Pictures can be so helpful.
But let me wrap this up quickly.  I want to share two quick things with you.  Maybe three.  I'm undecided as of this moment.  Wait... now maybe four things because I just remembered one.  okayyyyy, I'll at least start. so first: I CAN DRINK STARBUCKS AGAIN!!!! I gave it up for Lent, and now that Jesus has risen I am able to partake in the delicious concoctions that Starbucks provides.  I even got a gift card in my Easter basket.  Guess what's happening later todayyyy!!!!

Secondly... I have a little story.
This morning was a bit rough for me due to the simple fact I had no idea what time we were to be ready to go to church in the morning.  The night before people had been discussing it but nothing was ever really finalized.  So I went to bed under the assumption I would be woken up an hour before we were to leave.  Don't ask why I assumed such a thing... I thought I talked it over with one of the more adult adults (as in my parents or aunt).  Point is... Even though I set alarms and hit snooze about 8 times I still woke up with only thirty minutes to get ready for church.  Easter church service.  Which means I can't just throw on a pair of jeans and call it a day.  No no.  Easter Sunday is like dress up in pretty spring outfit and be awesome day.  So to sum it up nicely, I was slightly stressed because in the end everyone was waiting on me.  So we get to the small church located here on the mountain, and I'm still not in the best of moods because again, I caused us to run behind and that's lame.  But it's Easter so I just have to get over myself.  So I'm following my mom through the parking lot over to the Church building thing (it's not an actual church building.  More of a fellowship hall type thing).  There is a ton of fun happening outside around the entrance.  There's children playing on the playground to the right.  Adults laughing, talking, and eating the free breakfast food all over the place.  It's obviously lively and I can't help but feel a little better already. As I'm taking this all in I'm still following my mother into the worship hall.  One of the two ushers hands me a bulletin and says Happy Easter.  In which I reply, in my most festive and happy tone, "HAPPY EASTER!"  
You probably know exactly how loud I can be when I get over zealous with wishing someone a happy day, whether it be Birthdays, Christmas, and apparently Easter too.  So imagine that if you will, for a second... now you may continue with the story.
The moment I extended my very happy Easter greeting my mom whips around and Shhh's me like I'd just interrupted Jesus himself.  In which case I give her this look and go, "What?!?"  Still in a normal voice mind you.  And she whispers as quickly and fervently as possible, "They have already started!" Which is when I look up, actually take in my surroundings, like the bowed heads and dimmed lights, and realize Church has indeed already started.  Two women to my left are bent over they're laughing so hard, and I think a few older people turned around to give me a few glares.  I left to find a restroom after that.

Thirdly.  We played some family games today!  They were super fun and got pretty hilarious, and I had absolutely zero need for water balloons.  Which is good, because it was actually quite cold today.  So yes, Family Game Day was a success!  Whoo-hoo.

Finally, Michael is taking the GMAT today, and I just wanted to wish him the best of luck!  You can do it!!! Kick that test's overly priced butt!  I'm so proud of you, yay!  And I hope you leave the test looking something like this:

Because it was just that easy.  :D

Alright.  I'm finally off to bed.  Thanks for reading!!!