Once again I've taken up my usual perch at Starbucks to jack their internet. I know, I know I've really got to get that installed and soon! For now it's just a great excuse for having to drive to get really yummy coffee. It's Wednesday and I've been counting down the days for this Saturday since I left MN. My sister is coming to visit me for my birthday weekend!!!! I can't express in words how much I miss seeing everyone from back home. Today I plan on getting some cleaning done around the house and then making our itinerary for the weekend. I want to make sure that this is as much of a vacation for her as it is a great birthday weekend for me! I've got a few items already on the list, but I've definitely got more to go. Here's just a small peak at what we'll be doing over Memorial weekend:
Saturday
~Going to Pearl Street in Boulder for some shopping and an early dinner
Sunday
~Driving up to Estes Park to do some hiking and take some awesome scenic photos
~Have a picnic in the National Park
~Come home for some Dairy Queen birthday cake
Monday
~Spending the day in Denver
~Go to the Aquarium and of course more shopping
Unfortunately she has to leave early on Tuesday morning so I'm sure we'll find some Starbucks on our way back to the airport. It'll be an interesting weekend to say the least and I can't wait! :D
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
I've been busy...
In the past month I've: finished my internship, quit my 2 jobs, graduated from college, packed up and moved to Colorado, found a townhouse, made a trip to Kansas, set up the house, applied for jobs, updated my blog, watched about a hundred movies, and found my way around the town of Brighton. It's been pretty crazy to say the least. I'll be posting pictures soon of our new home here, but since I've been sitting at Starbucks for the past 3 hours or so, I'm thinking it's a good idea to pack it up and call it a day. Plus I've already uploaded them to facebook. I miss everyone so much and can't wait to see you again soon!
Prepare yourself, this one's gonna be a doozie!
Well now that I've officially done a terrible job at keeping up with my 30 days of truth, I've decided that I had better get a move on. I'm not about to quit on something once I've started, so here it goes:
Day 7: Someone who has made your life worth living for.
I have 2 people. The first is my wonderful, amazing, loving, frustrating, crazy husband Bryan. He's been the best thing that's happened to me in almost every way. He's my rock and I don't know what I'd do without him. The second person is my best friend Megan. She has been my other half for the past 2 1/2 years. She knows me better than anyone in the world. We have been through so much together and have helped each other through the very best and worst of times. Although there are a few more miles between us now that I've moved out to Colorado, she is still and always will be my very best girl.
Day 8: Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
The only person that I can think of off the top of my head who I really despised seeing is my old band teacher, Mr. Gustufson. He made my 7th and 8th grade band years a living nightmare. Nothing good ever came from being around that man, seriously! I was actually in a band lesson with him when the 1st plane hit on 9/11. See! Proof!
Day 9: Someone you didn't want to let go, but just drifted.
It was the end of my 6th grade year when my best friend at the time moved away because her mom re-married. We had been inseperable literally since I was a year old and she was like 6 months. We grew up next door to each other, then lived a dozen blocks away, and spent every day for the next 10 years of our lives together. We tried to call each other and hang out as much as possible, but with neither of us having our license yet, we only saw each other when she came back to visit her grandma. We still keep in contact, but we're no where near as close as we used to be. :(
Day 10: Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn't know.
My very first boyfriend is someone that I wish I had never met. Unfortunately, you never forget your first, no matter how much you try. I got into waaaay too much trouble with him, he broke my heart, and has been a nagging bug in my ear ever since. He always seems to be there when things have gone wrong with any of my relationships, hoping that he'll get a second chance. It's pretty sad actually. Although, I think he's finally gotten the hint now that I'm married.
Day 11: Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
I've been complimented on my eyes many times, especially by strangers. It's definitely my favorite feature!
Day 12: Something you never get compliments on.
I can't say I've ever gotten a compliment on my use of time management. It's one of those things that takes a lot of practice to become good at. I'd like to think I'm getting better at it, but I've got a ways to go before it would be compliment worthy.
Day 13: A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days.
This is a hard one since I have such an eclectic taste in music. It's been a combination of: Rascal Flatts, No Doubt/Gwen Stefani, Barry Manilow, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Lifehouse. I told you it was kinda random.
Day 14: A hero that has let you down.
I'm not sure I've ever really had a "hero" that's truly failed me before. I suppose that's a good thing.
Day 15: Something or someone you couldn't live without, because you've tried living without it.
Ice Cream! Lol, I never want to have to live without it. On a more serious note, I'd have to say my husband and Megan. I've had to live without both at one point. It's the hardest thing to live each day when you feel like a part of you is missing. I'm forced to have one or the other, but I pray for the day when I can have my cake and eat it too!
Day 16: Someone or something you definitely could live without.
I could live without bills. That would be a nice change of pace. :)
Day 17: A book you've read that changed your views on something.
It's sad to say, but the Twilight series have changed a few of my views. First of all, it changed my view of what one little dream can do. It also helped to remind me to never give up on what you want, wether it's your prince charming, making it big time, or getting that dream job. It's all just waiting for me to find. I've already found my prince, now onto the next two!
Day 18: Your views on gay marriage.
I have absolutely no problem with this topic. You can't help who you love and if it happens to be someone of the same sex, then so be it. If they make you happy and you them, then what's the problem? As long as they're not forcing their ideas or opinions upon me or hitting on me then I'm just fine with it.
Day 19: What do you think of religon, or what do you think of politics?
Personally, I think that religon is something that each person choses to believe in. I believe in God and that he created the world that we all live in. He alone is the only person whose opinion of me matters. I also believe that He will come back one day (maybe or maybe not this coming Saturday), and bring me to heaven.
I don't know much about politics, but I know that I don't like them. :P
Day 20: Your views on drugs and alcohol.
I believe that alcohol is fine in moderation. I also think that pretty much all drugs are bad for you in one way or another. It doesn't mean though that they can't be beneficial in some way (such as medicinal marijuana). Things such as spice, flavored tobacco, etc. are ok, if again done in moderation.
Day 21: Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Simple, I forget everything that happened the hour before and immediately go to her. I don't know what I'd do without Megan, and nothing is worth staying mad at her for. I would never forgive myself if we left things on a bad note and something would happen to one of us.
Day 22: Something you wish you hadn't done in your life.
I wish I hadn't cheated. There, I've said it. I'm not perfect, no where near it actually. It happend years ago, and it isn't something that I've been proud of. It ended up hurting both of us more than I thought it would, and I wish I could take it all back.
Day 23: Something you wish you had done in your life.
There's still plenty of my life to fulfill this, but something that I wish I had done is to start saving years ago. It would make things so much easier now and in the future.
Day 24: Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs?
This one's for you MNC!
1. California Love- Dr. Dre & 2Pac (Because both of our lives changed on our first trip to Cali..and it's kind of our song)
2. I kissed a girl- Katty Perry (Another one of our inside jokes)
3. I'm Blue (da ba dee da ba di)- Eiffel 65 (Cali road trip song)
4. Far Away- Nickleback (It reminds me of you every time we're in another state)
5. S&M- Rihanna (We dance to this song every time it's on)
6. Breathe on Me- Britney Spears (All I can say is "slip n' slide" lol)
7. Groovy Little Summer Song- James Otto (You're the one who got me to love this song)
Ok so there's actually about a million songs that remind me of you, and I'll have to burn them to cds and send them to you!
Day 25: The reason you believe you're still alive today.
I've never really had a near death experience, so that could be one reason. Also because I was raised with enough common sense to know better than to put myself in certain situations that could be life threatening.
Day 26: Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so why and when?
Sadly, yes. I was young and life seemed to big and too hard for me to handle. I couldn't see any other way to make my problems go away or get better. Since that time, I have not concidered it.
Day 27: What's the best thing going for you right now?
I have a beautiful house and I'm living with my husband. That and I just recently graduated with my bachelors in Psychology!!! Finally!
Day 28: What if you were pregnant? What would you do?
I would be very shocked if I was. I know that neither myself or Bryan are ready to have children yet. We both want to spend more time living as a family of 2 and take advantage of our freedom. If I was pregnant, I would of course be happy. We would do everything we could to prepare ourselves for the new addition, and share the good news with all of our friends and family.
Day 29: Something you hope to change about yourself and why?
I want to become a more laid back person and not worry so much. I can see the wrinkles forming already! I especially stress about finances all the time. It's understandable since we're a 1 income family right now, but I take so much of it out on Bryan. I really want to get better at this, and soon!
Day 30: A letter to yourself, tell yourself everything you love about yourself.
Dear Bridget,
You are an incredibly strong woman, even if you don't know it. It's amazing to see how far you've come and how you've handled yourself through out life. You're beautiful, even on the days when you refuse to get out of your bath robe. You have an amazing family and group of friends who truely love and support you. Never forget that you have what it takes to make yourself happy. Your outgoing personality will help get you through this tough transition in a new state. You're going to be just fine, wanna know how I know...because I'm you!
Love always,
~B
There! I'm finally done! I finished and it only took me like 2 hours to write it all. These people at Starbucks must be thinking that I've taken up a perminent residence here :P
Day 7: Someone who has made your life worth living for.
I have 2 people. The first is my wonderful, amazing, loving, frustrating, crazy husband Bryan. He's been the best thing that's happened to me in almost every way. He's my rock and I don't know what I'd do without him. The second person is my best friend Megan. She has been my other half for the past 2 1/2 years. She knows me better than anyone in the world. We have been through so much together and have helped each other through the very best and worst of times. Although there are a few more miles between us now that I've moved out to Colorado, she is still and always will be my very best girl.
Day 8: Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
The only person that I can think of off the top of my head who I really despised seeing is my old band teacher, Mr. Gustufson. He made my 7th and 8th grade band years a living nightmare. Nothing good ever came from being around that man, seriously! I was actually in a band lesson with him when the 1st plane hit on 9/11. See! Proof!
Day 9: Someone you didn't want to let go, but just drifted.
It was the end of my 6th grade year when my best friend at the time moved away because her mom re-married. We had been inseperable literally since I was a year old and she was like 6 months. We grew up next door to each other, then lived a dozen blocks away, and spent every day for the next 10 years of our lives together. We tried to call each other and hang out as much as possible, but with neither of us having our license yet, we only saw each other when she came back to visit her grandma. We still keep in contact, but we're no where near as close as we used to be. :(
Day 10: Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn't know.
My very first boyfriend is someone that I wish I had never met. Unfortunately, you never forget your first, no matter how much you try. I got into waaaay too much trouble with him, he broke my heart, and has been a nagging bug in my ear ever since. He always seems to be there when things have gone wrong with any of my relationships, hoping that he'll get a second chance. It's pretty sad actually. Although, I think he's finally gotten the hint now that I'm married.
Day 11: Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
I've been complimented on my eyes many times, especially by strangers. It's definitely my favorite feature!
Day 12: Something you never get compliments on.
I can't say I've ever gotten a compliment on my use of time management. It's one of those things that takes a lot of practice to become good at. I'd like to think I'm getting better at it, but I've got a ways to go before it would be compliment worthy.
Day 13: A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days.
This is a hard one since I have such an eclectic taste in music. It's been a combination of: Rascal Flatts, No Doubt/Gwen Stefani, Barry Manilow, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Lifehouse. I told you it was kinda random.
Day 14: A hero that has let you down.
I'm not sure I've ever really had a "hero" that's truly failed me before. I suppose that's a good thing.
Day 15: Something or someone you couldn't live without, because you've tried living without it.
Ice Cream! Lol, I never want to have to live without it. On a more serious note, I'd have to say my husband and Megan. I've had to live without both at one point. It's the hardest thing to live each day when you feel like a part of you is missing. I'm forced to have one or the other, but I pray for the day when I can have my cake and eat it too!
Day 16: Someone or something you definitely could live without.
I could live without bills. That would be a nice change of pace. :)
Day 17: A book you've read that changed your views on something.
It's sad to say, but the Twilight series have changed a few of my views. First of all, it changed my view of what one little dream can do. It also helped to remind me to never give up on what you want, wether it's your prince charming, making it big time, or getting that dream job. It's all just waiting for me to find. I've already found my prince, now onto the next two!
Day 18: Your views on gay marriage.
I have absolutely no problem with this topic. You can't help who you love and if it happens to be someone of the same sex, then so be it. If they make you happy and you them, then what's the problem? As long as they're not forcing their ideas or opinions upon me or hitting on me then I'm just fine with it.
Day 19: What do you think of religon, or what do you think of politics?
Personally, I think that religon is something that each person choses to believe in. I believe in God and that he created the world that we all live in. He alone is the only person whose opinion of me matters. I also believe that He will come back one day (maybe or maybe not this coming Saturday), and bring me to heaven.
I don't know much about politics, but I know that I don't like them. :P
Day 20: Your views on drugs and alcohol.
I believe that alcohol is fine in moderation. I also think that pretty much all drugs are bad for you in one way or another. It doesn't mean though that they can't be beneficial in some way (such as medicinal marijuana). Things such as spice, flavored tobacco, etc. are ok, if again done in moderation.
Day 21: Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Simple, I forget everything that happened the hour before and immediately go to her. I don't know what I'd do without Megan, and nothing is worth staying mad at her for. I would never forgive myself if we left things on a bad note and something would happen to one of us.
Day 22: Something you wish you hadn't done in your life.
I wish I hadn't cheated. There, I've said it. I'm not perfect, no where near it actually. It happend years ago, and it isn't something that I've been proud of. It ended up hurting both of us more than I thought it would, and I wish I could take it all back.
Day 23: Something you wish you had done in your life.
There's still plenty of my life to fulfill this, but something that I wish I had done is to start saving years ago. It would make things so much easier now and in the future.
Day 24: Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs?
This one's for you MNC!
1. California Love- Dr. Dre & 2Pac (Because both of our lives changed on our first trip to Cali..and it's kind of our song)
2. I kissed a girl- Katty Perry (Another one of our inside jokes)
3. I'm Blue (da ba dee da ba di)- Eiffel 65 (Cali road trip song)
4. Far Away- Nickleback (It reminds me of you every time we're in another state)
5. S&M- Rihanna (We dance to this song every time it's on)
6. Breathe on Me- Britney Spears (All I can say is "slip n' slide" lol)
7. Groovy Little Summer Song- James Otto (You're the one who got me to love this song)
Ok so there's actually about a million songs that remind me of you, and I'll have to burn them to cds and send them to you!
Day 25: The reason you believe you're still alive today.
I've never really had a near death experience, so that could be one reason. Also because I was raised with enough common sense to know better than to put myself in certain situations that could be life threatening.
Day 26: Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so why and when?
Sadly, yes. I was young and life seemed to big and too hard for me to handle. I couldn't see any other way to make my problems go away or get better. Since that time, I have not concidered it.
Day 27: What's the best thing going for you right now?
I have a beautiful house and I'm living with my husband. That and I just recently graduated with my bachelors in Psychology!!! Finally!
Day 28: What if you were pregnant? What would you do?
I would be very shocked if I was. I know that neither myself or Bryan are ready to have children yet. We both want to spend more time living as a family of 2 and take advantage of our freedom. If I was pregnant, I would of course be happy. We would do everything we could to prepare ourselves for the new addition, and share the good news with all of our friends and family.
Day 29: Something you hope to change about yourself and why?
I want to become a more laid back person and not worry so much. I can see the wrinkles forming already! I especially stress about finances all the time. It's understandable since we're a 1 income family right now, but I take so much of it out on Bryan. I really want to get better at this, and soon!
Day 30: A letter to yourself, tell yourself everything you love about yourself.
Dear Bridget,
You are an incredibly strong woman, even if you don't know it. It's amazing to see how far you've come and how you've handled yourself through out life. You're beautiful, even on the days when you refuse to get out of your bath robe. You have an amazing family and group of friends who truely love and support you. Never forget that you have what it takes to make yourself happy. Your outgoing personality will help get you through this tough transition in a new state. You're going to be just fine, wanna know how I know...because I'm you!
Love always,
~B
There! I'm finally done! I finished and it only took me like 2 hours to write it all. These people at Starbucks must be thinking that I've taken up a perminent residence here :P
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