Both good and bad news to report.
First and foremost, Andrew got the trip to British Columbia! They announced it last week and gave him a little bag of random things that would come in handy on the trip. I can’t wait! It’s not until the middle of June but I’m already playing out scenario’s in my head of what the trip might be like (a little ridiculous, but it’s what happens when I get excited about doing something). I’ve already bought Andrew and myself a couple of things to wear because in my head for some reason I think we need to look our best when with all these other people. Andrew is stoked about the golfing and is preparing to practice as he should since he hasn’t played a full round of golf in like 5 years! I’ll be the cart driver! If you want to see where we’re going check this out http://www.fairmont.com/whistler. The 2010 Winter Olympics are being hosted there! I really hope I get to do the para-sailing, horseback riding, zip-lining, ATV tours, and of course spa type stuff is a plus. I can’t wait to find out more about everything! =)
Secondly, the 1st year wedding anniversary is around the corner! For Andrew I got him tickets to a Spur’s game (the paper item) and booked a hotel room on the Riverwalk so we could stay the weekend there (Tessa Bear free). Don’t know what we’re doing yet (Andrew’s not a fan of the zoo) but I’ll figure it out. Andrew only told me part of my present and that was just that we’re going to eat at the Melting Pot again!! He already made reservations and told them it’s going to be our anniversary. He’s on top of it! Melting Pot is not the kind of place you should have cravings for because it’s expensive but I crave it! Can’t wait! Even better, the next day is Sam’s birthday, but we’re actually celebrating her birthday early on that Saturday before so the entire week is going to be FUN! Saturday = Sam’s Birthday Barbeque, Monday = Wedding Anniversary, Tuesday = Sam’s Birthday! Friday = Spur’s game with Sam and Jon!
The not so good part of this entry is that Austin had a horrible hail storm yesterday (golf ball and baseball size at my apartment) and the new Nadia (my car I got in August) was horribly brutalized by Mother Nature. Andrew was so pissed about it that he made a whole batch of margarita’s for himself. My windshield busted and the rest of my car looks like a 16 year-olds acne marked face. We’ll see what happens with that. I almost cried but then I stopped myself because what would have been the point? Instead Sam and I each had a glass of wine seeing as how the Mighty Mazada suffered wounds as well. Oh well. It could have been a lot worse, it just sucks in general.
Life continues on.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
I often do not give Andrew enough credit for the wonderful man that he is and so this post is dedicated to him.
I am easily annoyed, flustered, frustrated, etc. I used to think that patience was a virtue that I embodied but unfortunately that is not the case. I am a high-strung individual and Andrew is a constant reminder of how high-strung I am. Andrew is ridiculously relaxed and chill. I react immediately and he just looks at me without understanding why I get so worked up. It can be frustrating at times, but he helps me put it all in perspective.
Below is a short list of the many ways in which Andrew is wonderful:
He always takes care of me when I feel bad and will bring me food, medicine, drinks, etc. He really is the best!
He always scoops me ice cream
He always offers to go to the grocery store if I need something or will pick up dinner if I don’t feel like cooking
He watches girly shows and movies with me (and secretly enjoys them)
He takes Tessa out to potty when it’s cold out so that I won’t have to
He makes me laugh always, I can be happy, sad, mad, crying, etc. but he always manages to make me laugh
He doesn’t care that I like to shop
He will try or do things that I love (even if that means riding roller coasters despite his dislike of them – now he loves them!)
He thinks I’m wonderful no matter what I look like or how I act (which leads me to believe that love is blind)
I am easily annoyed, flustered, frustrated, etc. I used to think that patience was a virtue that I embodied but unfortunately that is not the case. I am a high-strung individual and Andrew is a constant reminder of how high-strung I am. Andrew is ridiculously relaxed and chill. I react immediately and he just looks at me without understanding why I get so worked up. It can be frustrating at times, but he helps me put it all in perspective.
Below is a short list of the many ways in which Andrew is wonderful:
He always takes care of me when I feel bad and will bring me food, medicine, drinks, etc. He really is the best!
He always scoops me ice cream
He always offers to go to the grocery store if I need something or will pick up dinner if I don’t feel like cooking
He watches girly shows and movies with me (and secretly enjoys them)
He takes Tessa out to potty when it’s cold out so that I won’t have to
He makes me laugh always, I can be happy, sad, mad, crying, etc. but he always manages to make me laugh
He doesn’t care that I like to shop
He will try or do things that I love (even if that means riding roller coasters despite his dislike of them – now he loves them!)
He thinks I’m wonderful no matter what I look like or how I act (which leads me to believe that love is blind)
Sunday, March 8, 2009
In It To Win It
If you could have it all, what would you want?
Why I even bothered to ponder this I have no idea since it is highly unlikely that I'll come into unseen amounts of money or ever be anyone who has the power to lead millions. Nonetheless it was an interesting question because I guess it's a question that leads you to identify those things or people that matter most in your life.
First and foremost I would want the ability to better express the love and grace that God has for all of us to those around me. I rarely talk about my spiritual beliefs because like most of those around me I too do not want to be condemned for what I believe. At times those this is incredibly frustrating because if people only knew how much they were loved they wouldn't be scared or fearful when events like a tough economy are going on around them.
I would also want to have self-confidence. Somewhere along the way I lost mine and am forever trying to find ways to rebuild that which once existed. I think I am capable of doing many great things but thinking I am and ever being able to do those great things because you think you don't matter are completely different thoughts.
I would like to be assured of always having enough funds so that I can live comfortably as well as tithe to my church and give to those organizations that I believe make significant differences. I think that if people didn't have to worry about money that more inventions, cures and good acts would take place.
I would travel the world.
I would like to have five really, really, really good friends. I'm talking kindred spirits who love you completely and totally for who you are. I'm talking about emotionally stable, caring, fun-loving, non-judgmental friends who you grow old with. You're always honest with one another because you know that at the end of the day you're always going to be there for one another, and that those things said are only there to make your life better.
I would have children with Andrew, and grow old together knowing that we're best friends.
What would you want?
Why I even bothered to ponder this I have no idea since it is highly unlikely that I'll come into unseen amounts of money or ever be anyone who has the power to lead millions. Nonetheless it was an interesting question because I guess it's a question that leads you to identify those things or people that matter most in your life.
First and foremost I would want the ability to better express the love and grace that God has for all of us to those around me. I rarely talk about my spiritual beliefs because like most of those around me I too do not want to be condemned for what I believe. At times those this is incredibly frustrating because if people only knew how much they were loved they wouldn't be scared or fearful when events like a tough economy are going on around them.
I would also want to have self-confidence. Somewhere along the way I lost mine and am forever trying to find ways to rebuild that which once existed. I think I am capable of doing many great things but thinking I am and ever being able to do those great things because you think you don't matter are completely different thoughts.
I would like to be assured of always having enough funds so that I can live comfortably as well as tithe to my church and give to those organizations that I believe make significant differences. I think that if people didn't have to worry about money that more inventions, cures and good acts would take place.
I would travel the world.
I would like to have five really, really, really good friends. I'm talking kindred spirits who love you completely and totally for who you are. I'm talking about emotionally stable, caring, fun-loving, non-judgmental friends who you grow old with. You're always honest with one another because you know that at the end of the day you're always going to be there for one another, and that those things said are only there to make your life better.
I would have children with Andrew, and grow old together knowing that we're best friends.
What would you want?
Monday, March 2, 2009
Don't Think I Don't Think About It
Recently exciting news: Andrew and I had a date night on Thursday at the Melting Pot, yum!! AND I now own my very first pair of cowboy boots!!
I loooooove the Melting Pot, and Andrew is now likewise obsessed ever since he realized that fondue is simply melted cheese. The other really great part of having a date at the Melting Pot is that it's a 2 hour meal generally so that leaves lots of time for conversation.
As for the boots I finally feel like a real Texan now! I realize I've always been a Texan but the boots solidify my status. Buying boots could easily become an addiction if I let it. Walking into the store, smelling all that leather, seeing the walls covered in boots. A girl can't help but love it!
I'm itching to go to the rodeo so I'm hoping this will confuse Andrew that we should go. I realize this might sound strange coming from me but I LOVE the rodeo! One of my few childhood memories is being 4 or 5 and standing in the rodeo ring in Dallas with a bunch of other kids as we all chased after a calf. The entire environment is exciting, the cowboys are incredible (to look at), and the food is terrible but wonderful (hello funnel cakes), it's exciting; it's life! Perhaps the part I most admire about the entire rodeo is that you know the cowboys and cowgirls are completely present in the moment. They have to be in order to win, to survive.
How many of us can be honest and say we live our life in the moment, in the present, day in and day out? I can't. I'm ridiculously bad about having my mind somewhere completely different than where I'm standing or sitting. We miss out, I miss out, on things when live is lived that way.
I loooooove the Melting Pot, and Andrew is now likewise obsessed ever since he realized that fondue is simply melted cheese. The other really great part of having a date at the Melting Pot is that it's a 2 hour meal generally so that leaves lots of time for conversation.
As for the boots I finally feel like a real Texan now! I realize I've always been a Texan but the boots solidify my status. Buying boots could easily become an addiction if I let it. Walking into the store, smelling all that leather, seeing the walls covered in boots. A girl can't help but love it!
I'm itching to go to the rodeo so I'm hoping this will confuse Andrew that we should go. I realize this might sound strange coming from me but I LOVE the rodeo! One of my few childhood memories is being 4 or 5 and standing in the rodeo ring in Dallas with a bunch of other kids as we all chased after a calf. The entire environment is exciting, the cowboys are incredible (to look at), and the food is terrible but wonderful (hello funnel cakes), it's exciting; it's life! Perhaps the part I most admire about the entire rodeo is that you know the cowboys and cowgirls are completely present in the moment. They have to be in order to win, to survive.
How many of us can be honest and say we live our life in the moment, in the present, day in and day out? I can't. I'm ridiculously bad about having my mind somewhere completely different than where I'm standing or sitting. We miss out, I miss out, on things when live is lived that way.
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