OPPS!
Last Thursday my goal was to drink more water. I made it every day except fast Sunday :) I consider it success. Anyone make it with me? Personally, I think I should have called it see how many times I have to pee week.
This week, it's going to be easier.. woo whoo!
My goal: Make my bed everyday. Reminds me of when I was little
Easy right? Join me. :-)
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
25 things..
Since Adam tagged me of facebook, and Julie tagged "everyone", I thought I would go ahead and do this thing. For some reason I was opposed to doing it on facebook.. seems lame (?), I thought I would copy Julie. :-)
"Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you."
1. I like to talk about how hot I am. Really it's just how I deal with my insecurities, but who doesn't like to pretend that their hot stuff?
2. I'm kind of addicted to shopping. I really get a high from getting a good deal.
3. Kind of related to that, I LOVE infomercials.. I am always tempted, even when I already have an iron (or what ever it is). Has anyone actually tried that abs shaky thing? Everyone says it doesn't work, but I've never met someone who has actually tried it themselves.
4. I hate to be dirty. That is why I hate camping.
5. I hate being told what to do. There is a 90% chance if you tell me not to do something (or I can't do something), I will do it just to spite you.
6. I'm dyslexic. People like to ask me if I've been diagnosed for it, like I would go around telling people that I am when I haven't been. Yes, I have, and yes I am. I like to use it as an excuse for unrelated things.. "Bethany, why haven't you done the dishes?" "I'm dyslexic". :)
7. I am very interested in real estate. I think it's fascinating; I even dream about it sometimes. My mom and have been going to look at model homes (for fun) as long as I can remember. I have seriously considered getting my license.
8. I want to have 5 kids and twins. Not like 5 and then twins.. making 7, but 3 and twins (making five).
9. I believe in education (duh). I could write for 10 pages about that.. but it's boring. Just know I am very passionate about it.
10. I have always wanted to go sky diving, but I am terrified of bungee jumping..
11. My spelling is horrible.
12. I like to read research.
13. I am constantly on a diet.. so depressing.
14. I scored in the top 15% of anyone (ever) to take the Paxis II, my final teaching credential test. Not to brag, but it was the first time I scored in the top 15% anything.
15. I love the snow and the seasons. I am willing to sacrifice the 340 days of perfect in southern california for just a few weeks of snow.
16. I used to be able to swim 100 yards in 57 seconds. Not so much anymore, but I still love swimming.
17. I hate putting away silverware.
18. I haven't cleaned the bathroom since I've been married. I have cleaned parts of the bathroom (counters, toilets..), but when it's time for the bathroom to be cleaned, Brandon does it.
19. Brandon and I have "jump on the bed olympics." We see who can run and jump on the bed the best.
20. My laptop is yellow (and super cute). AND I love gold fishies because they're so deliciouse.
21. I miss teaching despretly.
22. I like old, cheesey sitcoms. Gilmore girls, home improvement, cosby show, boy meets world...
23. I hate all my clothes like a month after I buy them. Okay, most of my clothes. "It really beginning to be a problem." (Elain, seinfield).
24. I like to say some of my plurals wrong. For example: underwears, gums (like pieces of gum)... Yes, I do it on purpose.
25. I like to think of myself as spunky, curvy and fun. However, I am aware that most people would describe me as "loud". :)
Like Julie.. if you're read this whole thing, you're tagged.
"Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you."
1. I like to talk about how hot I am. Really it's just how I deal with my insecurities, but who doesn't like to pretend that their hot stuff?
2. I'm kind of addicted to shopping. I really get a high from getting a good deal.
3. Kind of related to that, I LOVE infomercials.. I am always tempted, even when I already have an iron (or what ever it is). Has anyone actually tried that abs shaky thing? Everyone says it doesn't work, but I've never met someone who has actually tried it themselves.
4. I hate to be dirty. That is why I hate camping.
5. I hate being told what to do. There is a 90% chance if you tell me not to do something (or I can't do something), I will do it just to spite you.
6. I'm dyslexic. People like to ask me if I've been diagnosed for it, like I would go around telling people that I am when I haven't been. Yes, I have, and yes I am. I like to use it as an excuse for unrelated things.. "Bethany, why haven't you done the dishes?" "I'm dyslexic". :)
7. I am very interested in real estate. I think it's fascinating; I even dream about it sometimes. My mom and have been going to look at model homes (for fun) as long as I can remember. I have seriously considered getting my license.
8. I want to have 5 kids and twins. Not like 5 and then twins.. making 7, but 3 and twins (making five).
9. I believe in education (duh). I could write for 10 pages about that.. but it's boring. Just know I am very passionate about it.
10. I have always wanted to go sky diving, but I am terrified of bungee jumping..
11. My spelling is horrible.
12. I like to read research.
13. I am constantly on a diet.. so depressing.
14. I scored in the top 15% of anyone (ever) to take the Paxis II, my final teaching credential test. Not to brag, but it was the first time I scored in the top 15% anything.
15. I love the snow and the seasons. I am willing to sacrifice the 340 days of perfect in southern california for just a few weeks of snow.
16. I used to be able to swim 100 yards in 57 seconds. Not so much anymore, but I still love swimming.
17. I hate putting away silverware.
18. I haven't cleaned the bathroom since I've been married. I have cleaned parts of the bathroom (counters, toilets..), but when it's time for the bathroom to be cleaned, Brandon does it.
19. Brandon and I have "jump on the bed olympics." We see who can run and jump on the bed the best.
20. My laptop is yellow (and super cute). AND I love gold fishies because they're so deliciouse.
21. I miss teaching despretly.
22. I like old, cheesey sitcoms. Gilmore girls, home improvement, cosby show, boy meets world...
23. I hate all my clothes like a month after I buy them. Okay, most of my clothes. "It really beginning to be a problem." (Elain, seinfield).
24. I like to say some of my plurals wrong. For example: underwears, gums (like pieces of gum)... Yes, I do it on purpose.
25. I like to think of myself as spunky, curvy and fun. However, I am aware that most people would describe me as "loud". :)
Like Julie.. if you're read this whole thing, you're tagged.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Insert clever name here...
I know it's way past resolution time, but I have been thinking about doing this for a while. Of course I have been thinking about it, and not doing it because I like to procrastinate, so I thought if I posted about it, it may keep me a little more accountable. Anyway.. here's my plan.
Each week, beginning on Thursday (why not start today?) I will set a new goal, and then the following Thursday I will post to report if I met my goal and set a new one. Easy, right? Although I realize probably no one will notice; just the idea that someone might notice I didn't meet my goal will motivate me. I am very proud after all. I should think of a clever name... something Thursdays.. hmm.
Anyway....
This weeks goal:
Drink 3.25 quarts of water a day. (It's the size of the water bottle in my fridge)
Please, I would love it if anyone wants to join me! And, if anyone can think of a cleaver name, I would love that too!
See you Thursday!
Each week, beginning on Thursday (why not start today?) I will set a new goal, and then the following Thursday I will post to report if I met my goal and set a new one. Easy, right? Although I realize probably no one will notice; just the idea that someone might notice I didn't meet my goal will motivate me. I am very proud after all. I should think of a clever name... something Thursdays.. hmm.
Anyway....
This weeks goal:
Drink 3.25 quarts of water a day. (It's the size of the water bottle in my fridge)
Please, I would love it if anyone wants to join me! And, if anyone can think of a cleaver name, I would love that too!
See you Thursday!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
2008
I thought I would do a little look back at 2008. It truly was exciting! :-)
Very early in the year we moved from Rexburg (freezing) to Las Vegas, where I did my student teaching.
Nathan left on his mission.
Three months later we moved in with my parents in California.
Brandon went back to work with Terry... we LOVE Terry! We said this would be his last year (third time we've said that). I like to talk about buying the business, but fat chance.
We went to the Dominican Republic.
Celebrated our 2 year anniversary.
Chandler turned 1!!
Moved to Washington, then Oregon, found an apartment, moved in and started life in Portland!
Brandon started school!
I turned 22, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas.. and that's it!
I am excited to not move once this year! Bring it on 2009, we are so ready!
Very early in the year we moved from Rexburg (freezing) to Las Vegas, where I did my student teaching.
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Three months later we moved in with my parents in California.
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Brandon went back to work with Terry... we LOVE Terry! We said this would be his last year (third time we've said that). I like to talk about buying the business, but fat chance.
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Celebrated our 2 year anniversary.
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I turned 22, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas.. and that's it!I am excited to not move once this year! Bring it on 2009, we are so ready!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Merry Christmas!
We had such wonderful Holidays! Chandler and I left a week early so Brandon could take his finals. Then they canceled all but 2 of them because of "snow" and the "chance of snow" :-P Portland isn't really prepared for the snow... I suppose that's how it would be if it snowed at home :-)
So, on Thursday (3 days early) Brandon joined Chandler and I in California and the never ending hours of settler's began. Literally, we had to have it set up before my dad got home for lunch so we could play while he was home.
Mostly the trip consisted of eating too much and playing lots of games. Christmas was fabulous, and we were very blessed. Chandler did his very first hunt... he followed the cheerios to a dancing reindeer. He also got a construction set full of trucks, which he opened, yelled, gave eveyone around him hugs and then hugged the box enthusiastically.
We didn't take a whole lot of pictures, sorry... we video taped most of it, and we don't have the cord (still!) to put them on the computer. So, you'll just have to deal with what we do have :-)
Chandler learned to push chairs to get things he wants off of tables and what not. A little later than most kids I think, but we were okay with that. You know that lemon bundt cake that they sell at Costco? He got into it twice :-P
At the ward Christmas party (here in Portland) Chandler hated Santa, but really enjoyed playing with our little camera...
I swear Chandler really took this picture, and they didn't know.. that's a normal face that Jeff makes ;-)
It's always a difficult task for me to take down the Christmas decorations, but it's done. Chandler keeps talking about the tree in the back yard (tree is a new word), and Brandon needs to take down the lights on the house. A new year has begun, and 2009 is going to be the best yet! Just wait till August and I'll start talking about Christmas again!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
So, on Thursday (3 days early) Brandon joined Chandler and I in California and the never ending hours of settler's began. Literally, we had to have it set up before my dad got home for lunch so we could play while he was home.
Mostly the trip consisted of eating too much and playing lots of games. Christmas was fabulous, and we were very blessed. Chandler did his very first hunt... he followed the cheerios to a dancing reindeer. He also got a construction set full of trucks, which he opened, yelled, gave eveyone around him hugs and then hugged the box enthusiastically.
We didn't take a whole lot of pictures, sorry... we video taped most of it, and we don't have the cord (still!) to put them on the computer. So, you'll just have to deal with what we do have :-)
Chandler learned to push chairs to get things he wants off of tables and what not. A little later than most kids I think, but we were okay with that. You know that lemon bundt cake that they sell at Costco? He got into it twice :-P
At the ward Christmas party (here in Portland) Chandler hated Santa, but really enjoyed playing with our little camera...
I swear Chandler really took this picture, and they didn't know.. that's a normal face that Jeff makes ;-) It's always a difficult task for me to take down the Christmas decorations, but it's done. Chandler keeps talking about the tree in the back yard (tree is a new word), and Brandon needs to take down the lights on the house. A new year has begun, and 2009 is going to be the best yet! Just wait till August and I'll start talking about Christmas again!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Thanksgiving!
People keep asking how our Thanksgiving was, and the only word I can use to describe it is.. eventful. So, I had my whole week planned..
Monday: shopping
Tuesday: Laundry and cleaning the entire house
Wednesday: Pies (and more cleaning)
Thursday: Thanksgiving.
I even had a time schedule for Thursday of when things were supposed to go in the oven, be prepared and served. Everything went amazing smoothly until Wednesday around 10 pm.
Brandon's brother and his wife (Cody and Audra) were driving up from Northern California and had planned on staying with us Wednesday night. Well, at 10ish Brandon's dad called and told us that they had hit a dear about 5 and a half hours from here. After talking some sense into Dave and organizing some concrete some plans, Brandon and Dave left to go get Cody and Audra. They left at 11:30, pulled over and slept at 2:30 and were back here around noon-noon thirtyish. Well, since vegas I can't sleep without Brandon. Brandon calls it "Bad-guy-phobia"... so I slept about 4 hours (5am-9am), but I wasn't as weary as Brandon and Dave :-) Truly we were happy everyone was safe. To add to the eventfull day litterally 5 minutes after I put my turkey in the oven the oven started sparking on the inside.. of course chandler was standing there screaming. lol. THANKFULLY we were watching Mike and Julie's (our neighbors) guine pig, so we had their keys, and I was able to use their oven.
Holidays are all about crazyness, right? We were thankfull everyone was happy, healthy and safe. Dinner went on when we planned and everything was great! WOW this is long.. here's some random pictures.. I'm sorry I didnt take any good ones. I think Brandon took the batteries out of the little camera to put into a wiii controller :-)
This is Cody, Brandon's brother.. I said they were random, don't act so surprised.
Monday: shopping
Tuesday: Laundry and cleaning the entire house
Wednesday: Pies (and more cleaning)
Thursday: Thanksgiving.
I even had a time schedule for Thursday of when things were supposed to go in the oven, be prepared and served. Everything went amazing smoothly until Wednesday around 10 pm.
Brandon's brother and his wife (Cody and Audra) were driving up from Northern California and had planned on staying with us Wednesday night. Well, at 10ish Brandon's dad called and told us that they had hit a dear about 5 and a half hours from here. After talking some sense into Dave and organizing some concrete some plans, Brandon and Dave left to go get Cody and Audra. They left at 11:30, pulled over and slept at 2:30 and were back here around noon-noon thirtyish. Well, since vegas I can't sleep without Brandon. Brandon calls it "Bad-guy-phobia"... so I slept about 4 hours (5am-9am), but I wasn't as weary as Brandon and Dave :-) Truly we were happy everyone was safe. To add to the eventfull day litterally 5 minutes after I put my turkey in the oven the oven started sparking on the inside.. of course chandler was standing there screaming. lol. THANKFULLY we were watching Mike and Julie's (our neighbors) guine pig, so we had their keys, and I was able to use their oven.
Holidays are all about crazyness, right? We were thankfull everyone was happy, healthy and safe. Dinner went on when we planned and everything was great! WOW this is long.. here's some random pictures.. I'm sorry I didnt take any good ones. I think Brandon took the batteries out of the little camera to put into a wiii controller :-)
This is Cody, Brandon's brother.. I said they were random, don't act so surprised.
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