Sleepy Sentences

I am not sure if I have mentioned this little phenomenon on the 'tude but as they become more frequent, I feel the need to share the awesomeness that are these sentences.

'Sleepy Sentences' is a new series that I will contribute to as frequently as they occur. These are real sentences that come to me when I am working long hard Master's hours... as I am writing, if I am ridiculously tired, sometimes I find myself dozing while I am still typing. Occasionally, I awake to find that I have typed some random, ridiculous sentence. As I am falling asleep I start to dream and continue writing. I have done it several times and they are always really crazy.

Here is the latest and by far the weirdest. I really have no idea what I was dreaming but I think the inspiration came from Sex and the City... although it is more like Sex and the City gone wacko. (I just watched the series in its entirety in prep for the movies. Yay!)

"As for the latest fling, I have learned that the city of New York also doesn't have any clean napkins. What are we? Where are we going?"

Yep. No idea.

The funny (and utterly ridiculous) thing about this Sleepy Sentence is that I actually posted it. Yep. I posted THAT sentence as the last sentence on a Research and Statistics discussion question. I had to make a correction obviously, but I have vowed to post earlier from now on... before I fall asleep and forget to delete Sleepy Sentences. =)

I do hope they still occur though so I can share with the world the creepy depths of my twisted little mind. I just gotta watch out for the posting...

Don't Let Them Define You

I just wanted to share a few words of wisdom that have been passed down from generation to generation. This is something that women are told but is something that we seldom remember. While this is my own take on this advice I think the idea is apparent and must be committed to memory for LIFE.

"As strong women, we must be able to differentiate between a man's opinion of us and our opinion of ourselves."

If there are things that we as individuals want to change about ourselves, we should do so for ourselves and not because someone else told us we needed to. We all know the saying, "Love yourself first". This goes right along with this important advice in that it is critical to always remember who we are and to never let others sway our opinion of this- men or women.

A long time ago, I was in a relationship that I thought I was supposed to be in. I thought I had found the perfect person but what I didn't realize is that throughout the entire relationship, I was trying to tell myself that he wasn't right. He made me someone I wasn't and made me think I was crazy, literally. In reality, he was not the right person for me and I was screaming out to wake myself up. He didn't give me what I needed; he wasn't sensitive or engaging and only enjoyed attention but rarely affection. It was totally the opposite of what I wanted in a relationship but I didn't listen to myself.

Along the way, as our relationship deteriorated and my heart continued to scream that he wasn't the one, I started believing him and thought it was all me. I started believing that I was that person and that it was all my fault.

It wasn't.

As all relationships go, it was both of us. He was wrong for going along with it if I wasn't for him and I was wrong for not listening to myself. Very wrong. I knew along and because I didn't listen myself and allowed a man to "define" me, I lost a year of my life, friends who took his side, and probably a couple years off my entire life.

Don't do it. Don't make this mistake. Don't let them define you.

Baby Fever is Everywhere...

and I don't have it!

But everyone else seems to! I can say that maybe 5 of my friends are not pregnant or with child at this moment... it is kind of strange. Sure, I want kids; I have the absolute perfect father for them and am truly excited to have them one day. I can't wait... but I can and will. Ha.

It is crazy to see all my friends having kiddos because I thought I would be in the same place at this point in my life. I always said I wanted to have kids around age 28 but as the time rapidly approaches, I have started thinking otherwise. I keep thinking that I haven't even had time with my husband and I really want to be selfish and lazy (or as lazy as a full time job while working on a Master's degree will allow).

My husband and I have been together for almost 5 years with our 1st marriage anniversary coming in October. I can honestly say that these years have been the best of my life. I know that children will be a huge blessing and that I will be happier than I could ever imagine... but I think I want to get the most out of what I have right now and let the future be awesome in the future. =)

To all the mothers and mothers-to-be out there, God bless you and congratulations! I'll be there one day! Until then, I'm sure you've got this under control. =)

To Nicole at Teleflora.com

Thank you for the response. I do appreciate that you took the time to apologize and explain your business practices. I did want to expand on the situation however. While I understand we are all human and make mistakes, most don't make the same one 3 times in a row.

My original order was for Saturday and then there was a redelivery date for Monday. It was not delivered again on Monday and there was a redelivery date for Tuesday. It was not delivered AGAIN on Tuesday and there was a redelivery date for Wednesday.

It was finally delivered on Wednesday... 4 days and 3 redeliveries later. On top of this, I spent another hour and a half between the next two calls I had to make to find out why the order had not been delivered again. That's a total of 3 hours for 3 phone calls...

I do hope this was a fluke incident and understand that we do all make mistakes. However, this was in no way a little mistake; it was 3 big ones. I will say that all of your customer service reps were very nice and in the end Teleflora did make it worth the while. While my surprise and actually getting my Mom a gift on Mother's Day was ruined, Teleflora did come through and made it right. The delivery was beautiful and there was a very nice note of apology. I think that was very kind and my Mom really appreciated it.

I stand by my feelings and really hope that you can do better for your customers. Unfortunately, I am no longer one of them.

Thanks again for following up. I do appreciate that.

Thanks for Nothing, TeleFlora.com!

As I told the customer service guy, I will never use their service again. Number one, I put an order in for a Mother's Day delivery. I was told the order would have to be delivered on Saturday as they don't make deliveries on actual holidays. Well, as crappy as that was, I said okay. Well, I waited until Saturday evening to hear from Mom because I was just sure she would call to tell me how much she loved her surprise.

I waited...

and waited...

By 7 PM I had not heard from her so I gave her a call. She had received my card in the mail ("the biggest card I've ever got") but said nothing about an extra special delivery. So, I had to ask if she had received anything else and was both happy and disappointed to hear that she had not. I told her she should have and that I was sorry; I didn't think they would redeliver on Sunday (as they had told me they wouldn't) and the order was promised to be there by Saturday before 2 PM. I told Mom I was sorry and that I had to get off the phone so I could call and chew some one's ass out.

Well, an hour and a half later I finally get someone on the line from Teleflora and they tell me that they couldn't find someone to take my floral order for Saturday and that there had been a redeliver date set for Monday, one day after Mother's Day. First of all, they didn't bother to call ME and tell me that they had to reschedule. I told the gentlemen it was a bunch of crap and that I didn't put in an order for Monday, I put in an order for SATURDAY! I asked him what he was going to do since I had just waited on hold for an hour and a half and my order had not been fulfilled. He said he would give me 40% off but the order would have to be delivered on Monday. I told him I would never use Teleflora.com again (AND I MEANT IT) and he told me he was sorry. Sorry...

I told him he was correct; they should be very sorry because I would NEVER use them again. As a consumer, I have to spread the word about my experiences. It seems that they cram as many sales in while there may be no chance to get them all filled, and knowing all these people are going to have to explain to their significant others why they didn't get a gift on their special day.

A BUNCH OF CRAP. This was absolutely ridiculous, Teleflora.com. This experience has made me never want to use a service like this again.

Shoppers beware: My advice for future gifts like these? DO NOT USE TELFLORA.COM!!!!!!!!!

Attack from Above

A warning for all you people that like to enjoy time outside; whether that be walking, running, swimming, hanging out, walking to your car, anything at all.

Watch out for crazy attack birds.

A few days ago, I was outside standing in line, innocently, when I heard a crazy bird call and saw him soar over my head. I looked up at the tree he flew towards and then looked back down. I thought nothing of it. Unfortunately, the exact second I looked down, he flew at my head; he thrust his little bird body as hard as he could and I am pretty sure he pecked me in the process.

Jerk.

(Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31717722@N03/3107267397)

He looked like this and I am pretty sure he was a Grackle. Crazy birds. Watch out, they'll get cha.

Prayers for Our World...

The world seems to be going a bit crazy at the moment. My prayers go out to the countries, states, and individuals affected by the recent events involving the massive (and continued) oil spill, flooding, earthquakes, tsunamis, etc. etc.

We have a beautiful world and a lot of wonderful people. Let's work together to get our world back on its feet. We are in this together. =)

A look back...

... at the night before the best day of my life... =)

We had a great time in the hot tub. Kids in the tub, parents in the house. =)

We're taking the plunge...

Dad came out every now and then and was a big hit! "Johnny!"

After 6 hours in the hot tub and a lot of beer, Jon's back ended up going out on him on the day of the wedding (and the wedding party was zombie on the dance floor wedding night). A very special thanks to Jeremy for snapping this pic! And thank goodness Rob was able to come to the rescue! He saved the best day of my life! =)

Our Shadow is Sick =(

We have been dealing with some sad issues and ask for any prayers and good thoughts you'd like to send our way. Shadow has been pretty sick and despite numerous tests, the reason is yet to be determined. We have pretty much ruled out everything except cancer. Not cool; I am devastated because I honestly thought he'd live forever. I am trying to come to terms with this but it is very hard for me. He is too old to really get extensive on any type of treatment and sedation isn't really all that safe for a cat of 15 either (he'll be 15 in September). We are hoping for the best and are giving him all the loving he can stand. He is still in good spirits but is very thin and jumping and walking is getting harder for him. =( He is my best friend and little boy all in one; he has been through every major stage in my life and has been there for me in ways he will never ever know. I am really at a loss for what to do at this point but am trying to stay strong.

Please send out some good vibes. =) I want him to enjoy all the life he has to live and will be taking so many pictures that he may go blind before I'm through. He'll be good and when it's his time, it's just his time.

I guess... =(

We love you Shadow. =)

Almost-a-Month Ridiculousness

Yes... yes. It HAS been a whole flippin' month since I have posted. This is a sad sad fact and one I am definitely not proud of. Don't feel blue though; I have neglected my crocheting as well. Oh, and everything else except eating, sleeping, and breathing. =)

Whew. School. Oh, school. We are one full year into this Master's and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the second full year. Ha! We have a year and a half left and are chuggin' right along. Besides our severely depleted social life, we are doing just fine and enjoying married life as much as our breaths between class work will allow.

I have some photos to share and am working hard to get these web-ready... bluebonnets, clouds, wildflowers, and much much more! Coming soon... seriously. =)

Thank you for your kindness and continued patience with my scatterbrain and increasingly ridiculous schedule.

On Break!!!

You'll see a lot of my "delayed posts" coming at cha this week. We're out of class for a week and I'm ready to get caught up with my fun projects! AND! I am going to attempt to stay on top this time around... again. =)

Hang in there Auntie Lynn!

Aunt Lynn is recovering well. Keep it up Aunt Lynn! You sound like you're getting better every day. Keep taking it easy while having some fun as much as possible... cautious fun!

WE LOVE YOU! I can't wait to come visit. We'll see you very soon! MUAH!

Absolutely In-Sync

Jonathan and I really get each other and have fun no matter what we're doing. We are totally on the same level.

And to prove this point downright, our recent test scores showed this in a freaky way. We took the first final in our Master's program last night. It was a timed exam and was pretty darn intensive. We're in the same class but weren't even able to help each other as we had to focus on our own. The tests given are different so there's no way to be dishonest. Good thing because we made the exact same score!!!! I don't know how the heck that happens but I am glad we weren't "able" to cheat because if it had been possible, no one would have ever believed we didn't copy each other.

We are just on the same level and this proved in a freakish way. Hehe. We had our backs hunched and turned opposite from each other (as this is how our desks are positioned) and we went at it for 3 hours without really saying a word to the other. And then... the same score...

FREAKY!

Frikin' Weird...

The dream I had today was WEIRD! I got up pretty early and did some volunteering for work. When I got home, I did some reading and then feel asleep on the couch. This is something I usually don't do on the weekends or when I can help it. Naps just aren't for me but today it seemed necessary. Unfortunately though, I had the weirdest and somewhat scariest dream I've had in awhile.

I was in the middle of the ghetto and was driving through the streets of a bad neighborhood trying to find my way out... this part relates to my life because I found myself in a similar situation a few weeks ago. The dream was a totally different level of ghetto, but the idea related back to the particular instance nonetheless. All of a sudden the dream turned sour and it was obvious I had been seen by some creepsters. Something happened and I knew I was being chased. I ran and ran and found myself running towards an elevator. I thought I had outrun the bad guys and was in the clear. For some reason, at this point I was asking someone about the elevator and they said it was the right one. As I got to the elevator it looked weird; the door closed and I realized itwasn't really an elevator but a room with a TV. And the elevator buttons weren't elevator buttons at all, they worked a TV! At this point, I was scared and knew things weren't looking good. I tried to open the door and was relieved to find that I hadn't been locked in but as I looked out the door, I knew I was in danger and that trying to leave would mean trouble. Then as I shut the door, a window was suddenly behind me and I was thinking about jumping through it. I had one thought that there was no way I could jump, but then thought that it may be my only chance. I told myself that I was doing it and to not think but to just DO! And so I did. I jumped through shattering the glass along the way (obviously) and tried to roll as I fell. I did pretty good and started running away. If there was more, I don't remember it...

It seems as though I escaped... HOORAY!

=)

Forgetting Something?

Well, I sure feel like I am... I don't know what it is but I feel like I am forgetting something!

Our Garden... Downsized

We lost a few guys and gals in the freaky freezes we had. We still miss them very much but are trying to move on. It took me forever to get outside to repot and rearrange and it was just as sad as I knew it would be!

None the less, we'll have some new additions soon enough. For now, here's a look into our potted garden. =)

Have a beautiful day, week, and beginning of Spring!!! Go out and have some fun!

Time Gremlin Shenanigans

You know what I'm talking about; all those times when you have wondered where the heck the time went... well, it's not just a coincidence. I'm sure it's not always the Time Gremlin's doing but I know for sure that the hour and a half from 4:30 to 6:00 is the Time Gremlin's favorite part of the day to steal my time and if you're not careful, he'll get yours too!

Here's a little rhyme I created to remember the Gremlin's mischief... "The Time Gremlin is always near while you're having your times of fun, but then you must be cautious as these are the times his deed will be done."

Keep an eye out for the Time Gremlin; he'll get your time when you least expect it!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY Y'ALL!

These are some shots from our clover patch last year... they did not make it but there will be more in our garden soon! It was sad when they died; it was like a little piece of my heart went with them. =(

Enjoy the day. Wear some green and show your support. And for the love, HAVE SOME FUN! =)

Good Luck Aunt Lynn!

Aunt Lynn,

Our prayers and love are with you and we'll be thinking of you all day. Don't worry about a thing; just take it easy and know we're there with you. =)

WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Our 1st Snow Man!

We had snow on February 23rd and it was the coolest thing ever. We don't get to experience snow and when we do, it barely touches the ground. This was a VERY rare occasion and one I'll never forget. Jonathan and I got to build our first snow man together. Actually, we built snow men. =) Sorry, some of the photos are a bit dark; I was trying to hurry and just wanted to play in the snow!

It was crazy windy...

Myself and most of my coworkers prayed throughout the day but we still ended up having to finish out the work day. I had a feeling we wouldn't get 2 miracles in one day so I hauled butt home at 11:00am and rushed to have some fun in the snow before having to give in to the woes of work. Hehe. The above snowmen were the product of some hard work, good gloves, and lots of laughs.

This is what I saw when I got to my car outside work... of course, I added my own special touch.

And this is what I saw from my apartment when running back to my car to make in back to work in time... it was just BEAUTIFUL and an absolute sight to see!!!!