Really.
This week has been a little overwhelming to say the least.
Monday on the way to drop Sam off to his carpool (he was driving, I was still only half-awake) we got into a car accident. It was either a ditch and a post, or a train. We opted for the first one.
That same day we found out/decided that he'll be heading to Hawaii for work. It was still up in the air as to when he'd be leaving, sometime next week supposedly.
Tuesday was relatively uneventful, I slept a ton (probably aftermath of emotions catching up with me)
By Wednesday I was so ready to be out of the house- we've been staying at his parents home in Lehi-, so that night we went on a 'date' to Barnes and Noble where I got the phone call that my sister is now engaged. yeah.
I started this post on Thursday, but now it's Saturday and we are back home in Mount Pleasant. Sam's flight leaves Monday at 11 am. I'll be staying with my parents most of the time he's away, but I'm hoping to land a job and take a visit to Montana as well.
Maybe. And just maybe, he'll be home in time for Valentines Day. We can always hope right?
Showing posts with label Valentines Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentines Day. Show all posts
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Recapping
Happy sabbath! Yesterday was a wonderful day and today has been great as well. I've been floating and it feels good. I got flowers from my daddy for Valentines. Two red roses in an arrangement. Then went to Missoula with Chelle. There is a reason they call it The Zoo. We got some Chinese food at the mall and had to remember to not look up while eating because every time we did, someone was staring. But got some pretty good buys. I love shopping for Winter clothes on clearance. Maybe because it's easier to find long sleeved and modest clothing.
We got a gift for a friend who's having a birthday party tomorrow. It's an English Tea Party. Her celebration is that is. We have to dress up. It's been forever since I've been to a birthday party for someone besides a family member... We got her a hat, a book, and.... a scarf and gloves. The last item was on clearance again, thus why we bought it. They are cute though. And the book.
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen. Probably my all time favorite novel. It's about a girl who's father dies and she becomes acquainted with these less-than-perfect but utterly lovable characters who run a catering company. Needing a job she joins them, and learns a lot of lessons. Falling in love along the way too with a wonderful guy. Basically just amazing. What can I say, I'm a sucker for good stories with happy endings.
Anyway, after just about dying in Walmart from lack of energy, we periodically would just sit down in an isle, (or more like that's what I would do, Chelle only joined me like twice,) to rest. We headed home. I dislike buying fuel, it always makes me feel poor... But it's a needed thing, so I smile and just do it anyway.
We got home, to her house to eat dinner. Katie fixed Sweet Potatoes... ick. But there was chicken and that was good enough. Funny story, they broke down the components of the smell of chips, you know that particular odor they have. Well some ingredients to the smell: sugar, pickles, and old ironing boards. The smell of old ironing boards can you believe it? A little weird... There were other smells that made up the total smell, but those were just some that I can remember off the top of my brain.
We got a gift for a friend who's having a birthday party tomorrow. It's an English Tea Party. Her celebration is that is. We have to dress up. It's been forever since I've been to a birthday party for someone besides a family member... We got her a hat, a book, and.... a scarf and gloves. The last item was on clearance again, thus why we bought it. They are cute though. And the book.
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen. Probably my all time favorite novel. It's about a girl who's father dies and she becomes acquainted with these less-than-perfect but utterly lovable characters who run a catering company. Needing a job she joins them, and learns a lot of lessons. Falling in love along the way too with a wonderful guy. Basically just amazing. What can I say, I'm a sucker for good stories with happy endings.
Anyway, after just about dying in Walmart from lack of energy, we periodically would just sit down in an isle, (or more like that's what I would do, Chelle only joined me like twice,) to rest. We headed home. I dislike buying fuel, it always makes me feel poor... But it's a needed thing, so I smile and just do it anyway.
We got home, to her house to eat dinner. Katie fixed Sweet Potatoes... ick. But there was chicken and that was good enough. Funny story, they broke down the components of the smell of chips, you know that particular odor they have. Well some ingredients to the smell: sugar, pickles, and old ironing boards. The smell of old ironing boards can you believe it? A little weird... There were other smells that made up the total smell, but those were just some that I can remember off the top of my brain.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The whole kitn'caboodle (however you spell it)
So it's a gray cloudy day. Which is ok with me, I have decided to be happy. And working with kids always helps me be that. I just have to find the parts to be joyous about. Like the fact that I can be imperfect, and they still love me. I can screw up, and all of the sudden this look shows up in their faces like "Oh wow, wait, she's just like us..." Instead of an untouchable Teacher. Speaking of touch, there is this one girl, I love her, it's just that when she touches me... I have to steel myself for it. I think what it is is the fact that for her, touch is FOR her. Not giving mutually or healing, just taking. It's like I'm object. Hmmm.
And I smile at the fact that it doesn't matter how mad a certain boy gets at whatever we've been doing, he'll come up to me right after that and give me a hug. It pulls his, and honestly my own focuses back to the fact that really, it doesn't matter. Life goes on, and we keep learning. The angers and frustrations have their place, but their place is not everywhere.
Let's see... it's Wednesday. Katy comes home today!!!!!!!!!! For some reason I thought that she would be home yesterday, but I was reminded by my phone that it is in fact, today and wasn't yesterday. I wish I could be there to see the joy she brings back with her. My grandma needs more joy, and children it seems doesn't matter how old they are, but they always bring joy.
The Girl's class lesson last night was on Prayer. How much I needed that lesson, also other thing that I learned, yet again, how much God really does know what we need and the fact that he'll place us in situations or give us experiences to help us see and confirm what we already know, in some small part of ourselves.
We need to make Valentine's boxes, I think tomorrow will be a good plan. It was Johnny's birthday on Monday, so Friday is going to rather full of playing. And then no school on Monday again, that's going to be nice. I'm content. And happy.
"Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is older he shall not depart from it"
This scripture brings a few thoughts to mind. First how grateful I am to have the wonderful parents I have, secondly how incredible it is that I have the chance to help in the training of my students, and thridly, what an awesome responsibility it will be to be a parent someday.
And then the memory of Nathaniel, at like age five, reciting that because it was his memory verse for the week. Such a cute little boy. Also, that time he was praying for those who have chicken pox and duck pox. Priceless moment :)
And I smile at the fact that it doesn't matter how mad a certain boy gets at whatever we've been doing, he'll come up to me right after that and give me a hug. It pulls his, and honestly my own focuses back to the fact that really, it doesn't matter. Life goes on, and we keep learning. The angers and frustrations have their place, but their place is not everywhere.
Let's see... it's Wednesday. Katy comes home today!!!!!!!!!! For some reason I thought that she would be home yesterday, but I was reminded by my phone that it is in fact, today and wasn't yesterday. I wish I could be there to see the joy she brings back with her. My grandma needs more joy, and children it seems doesn't matter how old they are, but they always bring joy.
The Girl's class lesson last night was on Prayer. How much I needed that lesson, also other thing that I learned, yet again, how much God really does know what we need and the fact that he'll place us in situations or give us experiences to help us see and confirm what we already know, in some small part of ourselves.
We need to make Valentine's boxes, I think tomorrow will be a good plan. It was Johnny's birthday on Monday, so Friday is going to rather full of playing. And then no school on Monday again, that's going to be nice. I'm content. And happy.
"Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is older he shall not depart from it"
This scripture brings a few thoughts to mind. First how grateful I am to have the wonderful parents I have, secondly how incredible it is that I have the chance to help in the training of my students, and thridly, what an awesome responsibility it will be to be a parent someday.
And then the memory of Nathaniel, at like age five, reciting that because it was his memory verse for the week. Such a cute little boy. Also, that time he was praying for those who have chicken pox and duck pox. Priceless moment :)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Early morning
Oh blargh. So guess what. Well... as much as I love Chelle and how wonderful of a friend she is, I can't help but wish I was going to Utah for Valentines instead... Terrible I know right? Valentines Day is way overrated as it is. Doesn't change the fact that I wish I could go to the dance and see sappy couples fawning all over each other, see my lovestruck friends and laugh at their ridiculousness, simply because I was there once. Not now, but once upon a time.
No, instead, I am going to... go to the dance up here probably, Friday the 13th just doesn't help an already struggling cause. The dances up here... are terrible underattended. Oh well?
We had to move the girl's sleepover because of it though. Lol, those poor children. I've probably moved it four or five times now, and I still have no clue when we're going to be able to do the guy's thing. BUT! I have money now which means I can get the treats for the kids. That I've needed to buy for like three weeks now. Seriously, so much of everything goes into teaching. Money, heart, love, pain, sweat, tears, frustration and joy.
Anyway, then on Saturday Chelle and I are going to Missoula to wander around the mall, eat at Perkins, and just be. Then home again to watch North and South, which, says Chelle "has the best kiss ever" This little part of me seriously wonders why in the world I am going to spend Valentines night watching someone else make out and be all lovey-dovey. Talk about pathetic. lol, but such is life.
I used to love Valentines Day. My family celebrates it wonderfully. Late the night before my parents set our places on the table, with valentines, roses, and candy and then usually mom makes heart shaped pancakes and we're just reminded how much they love us.
Now this year... I get to be here. Instead of there. And be reminded how thoroughly I do not have a 'someone', let alone my siblings and parents. But I did write them notes that my grandma will deliver before she leaves to Mexico.
Oh, that's another thing. We are getting the leech lines redone for the septic system, and that means water is basically out of the question for the rest of the week. Lis was complaining all loud about it, James and Grandma are deserting, one to work and the other to vacation. I tried to remind her that I'd still be here, but she came up with the "but you'll be teaching" excuse. Which isn't really an excuse, it's true. I'm teaching, and interning. Not home all day like she is. And Chelle offered to let me use her shower. So I'm set. Although truthfully I'd love to be home all day and 'suffer' with Lisa. It'd be fun.
No, instead, I am going to... go to the dance up here probably, Friday the 13th just doesn't help an already struggling cause. The dances up here... are terrible underattended. Oh well?
We had to move the girl's sleepover because of it though. Lol, those poor children. I've probably moved it four or five times now, and I still have no clue when we're going to be able to do the guy's thing. BUT! I have money now which means I can get the treats for the kids. That I've needed to buy for like three weeks now. Seriously, so much of everything goes into teaching. Money, heart, love, pain, sweat, tears, frustration and joy.
Anyway, then on Saturday Chelle and I are going to Missoula to wander around the mall, eat at Perkins, and just be. Then home again to watch North and South, which, says Chelle "has the best kiss ever" This little part of me seriously wonders why in the world I am going to spend Valentines night watching someone else make out and be all lovey-dovey. Talk about pathetic. lol, but such is life.
I used to love Valentines Day. My family celebrates it wonderfully. Late the night before my parents set our places on the table, with valentines, roses, and candy and then usually mom makes heart shaped pancakes and we're just reminded how much they love us.
Now this year... I get to be here. Instead of there. And be reminded how thoroughly I do not have a 'someone', let alone my siblings and parents. But I did write them notes that my grandma will deliver before she leaves to Mexico.
Oh, that's another thing. We are getting the leech lines redone for the septic system, and that means water is basically out of the question for the rest of the week. Lis was complaining all loud about it, James and Grandma are deserting, one to work and the other to vacation. I tried to remind her that I'd still be here, but she came up with the "but you'll be teaching" excuse. Which isn't really an excuse, it's true. I'm teaching, and interning. Not home all day like she is. And Chelle offered to let me use her shower. So I'm set. Although truthfully I'd love to be home all day and 'suffer' with Lisa. It'd be fun.
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