Life

Oiy, so much has happened lately that I don't know where to begin...

Maddie and I left on July 7th to go to Arkansas to visit my mom and to be out there for the wedding. Let me tell you that things were HECTIC beyond belief! I worked my butt off out there doing just about everything under the sun in preparation for the wedding.

On top of things being crazy, it was in the triple digits just about every day! Which is RETARDED, if you ask me. I am so sick of being hot.. >.<... Added into the heat was a heap of family drama. I can't even get into it because it's all so insane. It's like a friggin' Jerry Springer episode. For realz, ya'll.

But all in all everything turned out great. The wedding was beautiful and we were all glad for the stress of that to be over with.

On a happier note, I got a new car!!!!
Okay..not new new, but it's new to me. It's a '94 Ford Taurus and it sure is pretty!! I'm totally stoked about having a newer car. It drives soo much nicer than the Buick, sweet old boat that she is. I'm very grateful to my mom and grandparents for giving me this opportunity to have a newer car.

On a sad note, Jason's Granny passed away Monday night. It was really difficult, because we didn't find out until we'd gotten home from driving from Arkansas Tuesday night. This week has been a whirl wind of driving and preparations. Her funeral was Saturday, and it was very tough on all of us.
Trying to explain death to a three year old is not easy. I'm still not sure how much Maddie understood. It's a hard moment, because I don't really want her to understand, but at the same time, I know she needs to.

We simply told her that Granny had to go to live with Jesus. Its comforting to know that we have an eternal home, and that death isn't really goodbye, just see you later. We will miss Granny very much, but I'm so glad I got to know her while she was here. I'm glad Maddie got to know her. I know she's in a better place, and is watching over us.

School starts tomorrow...I'm excited but not. I wish I was closer to being done. I feel like I've barely done anything. I guess it's because my classes have been so sporadic. I'll be so happy when I'm done and can focus on my photography. Photography makes me so happy. I wish I could do it every day.

Well readers, that's my life in a nutshell. Thank you all for being with me, those who are. I'm planning on getting back into posting on here. Going to try for at least twice a week. :o)

God bless and sweet dreams!

Paint With Me Thursday: Fences

Once more I'm a day late and a dollar short...I'm going to have to make an effort to change that.

This weeks challenge really challenged me. I couldn't think of a single thing to do with "fences". 

Here's my lamespice shot at fences. 

Happy weekend all!

Paint With Me Thursday: Dandelions

Holy Pop-Tarts Batman! 

Is it really Thursday already?

Yesterday was my birthday. I am now officially 24! I can believe that, but not that it's May already. Seriously? Seven months to Christmas? I'm not ready!

This weeks challenge on Simply Feather was Dandelions. I was so excited! Maddie and I had just been playing in the dandelions and I got some great pictures. Well, I think they're great anyway. 

So, without further ado, here's my dandelions:

Paint With Me Thursday: Circles

Is it Thursday already? 

I tried to think a lot about this weeks challenge, and had what I thought was the perfect piece...Until I accidently deleted it from my camera. That's right, I'm a dork. 

So here's my piece for this week. Well, I guess I should say pieces, because I couldn't decide which I liked better. :)

Here's one:

And two:

Live In The Sunshine - Short

I'm in the writing group on this website for moms, and every week they do writing challenges where you have certain words you have to use in the stories. I haven't been writing much lately, much to my own disappointment. So I took this as a personal challenge. "It took me two days (ridiculous!) but I finished it. I hope you enjoy it. :)

Feel free to leave me some love.

“I can’t believe I’m doing this.” I muttered as I switched off the car. My sneakers slapped against the pavement as I made my way into the novelty store.

“Hello there! Can I help you today?” A tiny woman came around the counter, her arms full of oddities. I picked up a rubber donkey from the shelf, squeezing it. It let out a loud bray and made the shop owner giggle.

“That one’s a good seller for the kids.” She looked me up and down as she placed items back on the shelves. “You don’t look like you need any rubber donkeys though, do ya?”

I looked down at myself. I must look like a fool, walking around down town in a prom dress, leggings and converse. I blushed slightly and tucked a few stray blond hairs behind my ear.

“Uh, yeah, someone told me you guys do balloon arrangements?” I picked at a scab on my arm, hoping no one would see me in here. I just wanted to get this over with. Why had I even agreed to this?

“Oh yes, we have lots of options. Come this way.”

Fifteen minutes later I exited the small shop with a handful of balloons and proceeded to fight them into my car.

“How the hell am I supposed to drive with these?” I batted and pushed at the balloons as I climbed into my car, taking care to keep my skirts out of the door. My cell phone blew up with the sounds of Mayday Parade.

“Hello? Nikki? Yeah, I bought the balloons. Yes, I’m in the dress. No, I don’t want to do this anymore. I don’t know why I agreed to this in the first place! You don’t know what he’ll say. What? When? Now? Shit. Bye.” I threw the phone onto the passenger’s seat and cranked the engine.

I couldn’t believe it. As if I wasn’t putting myself out on the line already, Cassie Peters had somehow found out about my little plan and was currently on her way to out me.

I gunned the engine of my little Prius and sped down the road. I had to get to Brody’s house before she could. My heart was pounding so hard I could feel it in my ears. My tires squealed as I turned onto his street. I slammed to a stop and fought with my seat belt. This was the last thing I wanted. I didn’t want to have to rush.

Balloons in hand I made my way up the pristine white walkway. I could hear laughter and music and felt a stone of ice drop in my stomach. I was going to interrupt a party. Sighing, I fluffed my hair and pressed the doorbell.

Before I was ready the door opened and there he was, Brody Tanner, in all his muscular glory. My mouth felt as if I swallowed a box of cotton balls.

“Oh, Jenni, hi.” Brody stared at me, a banana halfway to his mouth. “Is there something you needed?”

My mind blanked. I couldn’t think of any of my rehearsed speech. I opened my mouth but nothing came out. I must have looked like a freak, standing before him in a prom dress with balloons and a tiara.

“Umm…nice dress.” He looked me up and down, a smile tugging at his lips.

“Uh, thanks. I, uh, Brody…I…I was wondering…If…Do you have a cat?” I slapped my hand over my mouth. Why was I being so stupid? I shook my head, trying to ignore the tingling inside my nose.

“Umm, yeah. I do. But you didn’t get all dressed up to ask me if I had a cat, did you?” He leaned against the door frame, his blue eyes sparkling.

I stared into his eyes, feeling something well inside of me. Courage.

“Brody, I was wondering if…ACHOOO!”

I couldn’t stop it. There was no way. If I’d tried my head would have exploded.
I stood there in horror, my nose twitching. I’d done it now. I’d sneezed all over a dream boat.

“I…wanted to ask you to prom.” I said lamely, lowering my eyes and preparing for rejection.

Needless to say, I was shocked when I heard laughing. I looked up to find him, eyes closed in glee, hand against his well defined abs, laughing away. All I wanted was a hole to open up and swallow me whole.

“Well, thanks.” I turned and walked down the pathway, berating myself the whole way.

“Jenni! Wait!”

I turned, wondering what more humiliation was in store.

“Jenni, I would love to go to prom with you.”

A grin split my face as Brody reached up and cupped my cheek. His eyes sparkled as he lowered his lips to mine. I was sure fireworks must be exploding out of my ears. Numbly I heard soft cursing and the slamming of a car door.

Beat ya Cassie.

I grinned to myself and fell headlong into the kiss of the century.

Paint With Me Thursday: Black and White

Okay, so I know I'm a day late and a dollar short, but it's been that kind of week. I still really wanted to post this so here it is.
My wonderful friend Nikki ( find her here) turned me onto this. This wonderful lady does these inspirational challenges every week. It's a great way to get your mind flowing and take a break from the world.

I used to draw all the time, but it seems that now I just don't have the time (or talent) to do so anymore. Currently, as many of you may know, I'm doing photography.

Here is my creation:



"When the world seems black and white...something reminds us there's always shades of grey."

iWoot

The words I'm sorry seem so inadiquate. Maybe its because you hear them all the time. Does this mean that I'm sorry is like I love you? Too often said and too less meant. It sure makes it hard for those of us who DO mean it when they say I'm sorry.
No matter how over used, it doesn't change the fact that truth lies behind those words.
I'm sorry.

Grr..School

Ugh...I'm so sick of school. I wish I was closer to being done with it all. I am NEVER taking an online class again. NEVER.

First off, I have a massively annoying class which I just CAN'T get into. Second, my teacher is now telling me that I have two zeros. That I didn't take a Quiz and a test! UGH! And then he tells me that basically if I don't get A's on all three of my upcoming tests that I'm going to fail the class. I'm SO upset. I don't know what to do. I've called the student help desk and now all I can do is wait. I'm just praying that something good will come of this. I really don't want to fail this class.

*sighs*

9/27/09 Rando Retardedness

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Okay, you know you have issues when you're watching your husband play an animated game and your thoughts stray from:

"Wow, the graphics are amazing."

to:

"Damn he looks some kinda hot in all that torn leather."

And then you start to think, there's just something about super heroes that really gets a girl going.

Well, if you're a gamer/comic/nerd girl like me.

What animated sexiness am I referring to, you ask?
none other than the amazing, infamous Batman. That's right ladies, the Dark Knight himself in all his animated, gravely voiced glory.
Don't believe me?
Check it out:



Am i crazy? Probably. Do I care? Not a bit.

There's just something about this animated character that gets my engine going.
So here's to you batman, and your sexy black leather.
I'll keep my bat signal on for you.

And play nice with Joker, he's pretty awesome too.

Friday, September 25, 2009 Rando Retardedness

So as I was watching Blue's Clues this morning with my darling daughter, and suffering from sever lack of sleep, I began to notice that Joe ( Donovan Patton) was actually quite attractive. Then I noticed that not only was he quite attractive, but he was BUILT under that stupid sweater he was wearing. This was a shocking realization at 7 am.

So here's to all the hunk starved mommies out there. Sometimes they're right under your nose.

To Donovan, and your understated bod, we salute you.