More tricks than a treat...

I never did enjoy Halloween. Well, that isn't entirely true. When I was a kid I loved it. The candy, and going house to house with my parents and younger brother. I liked coming up with costumes that no one else had. And I was usually successful! Some years I was a hobo. That was fun!
But as I have gotten older, the thought of Halloween makes me almost ill. I think it takes the fun out of it, when you are an adult with no children. Usually you are invited to a party where you are supposed to "dress up". And people come with fake blood dripping out of their mouths, and on to their shirt that has been ripped to shreds, for heaven knows why. And the women? Well they show up in costumes that are showing a lot more skin than they usually show. Something with a lot cut top, and a very short skirt.
At what point did we decide that when Halloween came around, we would dress up as the dregs of humanity? What happened to dressing up as a ghost? Or a Doctor? Or what about a cowboy? I feel that good natured humor is completely lost on this holiday. Now all that remains are haunted houses, warehouses, and any other building that can be haunted. It gives me the creeps.

Someday, When I'm feeling Blue...

I have decided that the word "someday" is the worst word ever.

As a kid your mom would say "someday you'll be big enough." And you would get so frustrated that it wasn't tomorrow that you could do what ever it was that you wanted to do.

And then when you are a bit older... double digit age... we would hear "Someday, we'll know why..." It would have been in science or history. And you would get frustrated because you wanted to know NOW.

And now that I am in early adulthood, the word "someday" has the meaning of.. "someday, your time will come". Or "someday, you'll have what you have been waiting for." And right now, it is the "someday, you'll find your husband." And "someday, you'll have kids" Or "someday, you'll have a home that you call your own."

But all of this teaches us patience. Of which, I don't have much! And we work and we plan... so that when the "someday" comes, we are ready for it. Though I still don't know if I have reached the "big enough" stage of my life!

So for now... Someday, I'll have what I wait till the end of the movie for.

I want to run to stand still... does that work?

The time has come for me to get into shape. I don't think I can explain how hard this is for me! I have a lot of work to do! And as much as I have done pretty well on my own with this task, I need to do better. So thinking that I would do myself a favor, I hired a personal trainer. Her name is Brooke. (though there are a few other names that I call her in my head as she puts the incline up on my treadmill)

I always thought the people on the Biggest Loser were so silly when they would throw up on the treadmill. Now I know why they do! It is funny what you have to do to get your body back the way it was 10 years ago, when it took you such a short time to get it OUT of shape.

Though this is going to be a good thing for me, there is a lot of running up hills, free weights, scales and .... swearing.... ahead. I am sure of it!

My one true love...

I feel like I need to be clear on this blog. I love love LOVE Rascal Flatts. I have been to 6 concerts in 4 years. I have even... brace yourself... met them in person. I think I will never forget that moment in my life. What an absolute thrill! I loved it. I also have every song recorded by them...

They also have a new album coming out October 28th.

Let me give you an example of how much I absolutely love them. Each time they relase an album they give different "versions" of the CD to different stores. So in essence, there is about 3 or 4 different CD's out there. Make no mistake, I buy every single one. I make the rounds to each of the stores. So to be clear-- I have 3 versions of Feels Like Today. I have 4 versions of Me & My Gang. And I have 5 versions of Still Feels Good. And I want you to know, that I dont' feel bad about any of it! It is my happy place. What's yours?

A Write off...

So.. I have decided that I am jealous of those that are talented writers. I have this blog, and I get my thoughts across-- usually. But I love to read those blogs; that captivate you into wanting to know the person better.

I envy those that can look at the world through eyes that find normal mundane things interesting. Every day things, and then are able to not only tell others about what they saw or did, but to make the reader feel like they wish THEY had that same experience. Usually we call those people "authors". They share their talent with the world. And some of us are lucky enough to call these people "friends". And only we are the lucky ones that read their blogs.

So from this lesson that I have just taught myself, I am going to learn to look at things through eyes that find life.. worth paying attention to. And I am hoping one day, I will experience "carrot pee". Just so that I can say "I know"...

Picture me perfect... please?!

I have decided, that finding that "right" picture to put on profiles(i.e. Facebook, MySpace, Blogspot), is absurd. No really, it is. I don't often take photos with friends. Because, when you reach a certain age, we don't like to be reminded that there is a good chance that the same picture that you just took, is more than likely, floating around out there already with you in it. Only we're 23, and look so much better! It would have been before the color drained out of our lips, because we are getting older. Or before we started wearing "loafers". You know, the ones you slip on when you are going out the door-- because heaven forbid we bend over to tie our shoes anymore. It is more than likely we'll throw our back out.

So yes, it is difficult to find pictures anymore of myself that I think-- "Hmm, I don't look half bad in this!" And so regrettably, you are all stuck with a dorky picture of me, with no color in my lips, and glasses because I couldn't read the screen when I was trying to upload the damn thing!

zzzzZZZZzzzzz

I love sleeping in on Saturday mornings. Somtimes I can just lay in my bed until 11 if I wanted. I have such a warm, comfy bed. Lots of pillows and just.. a yummy bed!

Do you know what else I love? EARPLUGS! Oh yes, if there are kids in the house, they don't seem to look at the clock when they get their little bodies out of thier beds. And usually MY clock says something in the hour of 6am. That is way too early for a saturday morning. So I highly recomend earplugs to just about anyone :)

so.. the conclusion of this post? Comfy beds= $300. Earplugs= $4.99. Saturday morning in the bed with the earplugs= priceless.

Hollywood, Schmollywood...

I am so abosolutely TIRED of hearing about Brad and Angelina. No really.... it is to the point where it ruins my fun while watching any of the Ocean's movies-- Because Brad is in it.

Who cares if those 2 have any more kids?! Who cares if they adopt, or just plain have more?

She has a new movie out.. and what does Matt Laur ask her? "So, you look great. Any plans for more?" Seriously!? His wife just had a baby new baby last year, did anyone ask him if they were going to have more? I think most of what Brangelina do is.. nice. Most of those kids were orphans, and needed the love of a family. So let them be.

Honestly, does no one remember Mia Farrow??

I'm falling for Autumn...

Autumn is FINALLY here. Warm lovely days, and chilly nights. It is my favorite time of year. Of course, I love spring too. The melting of the before-mentioned- snow. :(

I love the shopping for new sweaters. And long sleeved shirts. I love the crisp feel of the air in the evening. It feels SO wonderful in contrast to the warm weather of the afternoon.

I love the hot tea in the morning. And hot chocolate in the night time. Warm fires, and the smell of them in the air at night, as everyone has lit a fire in thier homes to do all the things I have mentioned before.

I love Thanksgiving. And I love the colors that the mountians turn this time of year. And I love knowing that Christmas is on its way!

Yup! Autumn is the best time of year...

I've got the white stuff....

I hate snow. I don't like to ski. I don't like to watch it fall. I don't like the smell of it.

I have lived in Connecticut for almost 7 years and before that I lived in Utah. And before that I lived in Chicago.. ALL PLACES HAD SNOW. Some worse than others. But all places helped me develop this loathing for snow.

so the purpose of this post is.... it is snowing today. I feel like it is a bit early for snow. Being Oct. 11 and all. But.. none the less, it is snowing. So get out your sweaters and coats. Because the white stuff never asks permission before falling.

Hardly Keeping my Eyes Open...

I am SO tired these days. I have started a new work out regimen. So I am in the gym almost every night.

My kids got home from Europe 3 days ago, and keep waking up at 5 am. Needless to say... I'M TIRED! And since I have a 2 year old home with me all day-- there is no time for a nap. (He used to take one, but now is off his schedule!)

So for now, sleep evades me... and I am longing for some dark circle under eye cream!

Merryment and speed!

Today, I had one of the best times I can remember having. I have great brothers. They care, and they love me. And it means the world to me.

We went to Park City and rode the Alpine Slide and the Alpine Coaster. SO FUN! It was so great. so of course I had to take the camera and take pictures. Now we only need the little Blake-ster to get home so that we can start the fun with him too!
But I'll take 2 out of the 3 for now... until a mission comes to and end. :)