. . . it's not like I blog and blog and blog, but I feel like I've taken a longer vacation from blog world than normal. I haven't even read a blog for about a month, which in blog world is probably like decades. a few reasons I haven't blogged, is nothing has really happened until this past weekend. all I've done is work, relief society stuff (ok that's new-ish, say hello to a new and completely overwhelmed relief society president), workout and train for the SGTri, work some more, and the most random odd-end stuff. I've been so busy, I haven't even been shopping for like a month (unheard of) - at the mall or online -what is wrong with me?! (my bank account doesn't mind the change though). so, you may ask, what happened this weekend that might be blog worthy? let me make you a list and then explain later because time is short.
1. I finished the St. George triathlon
2. my good friend Michael got married and I got to see lots of friends at the wedding events
3. I booked my ticket to Europe
those are all very good things for me, but you'll just have to wait until later for more details.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
today's dinner prayer
today I was asked to say the dinner prayer
me: . . .thankful for the messages we heard during conference, please help us use them to become better. . .(random smoker's cough)
annie: giggle, giggle, giggle
mom: giggle, giggle
me: uncontrollable laughter (i'm laughing just writing this, you probably had to be there)
more uncontrollable laughter from all as I'm trying every method I know to stop laughing
dad: please bless kristen to mature and be able to say a prayer, bless the food. . .amen.
more uncontrollable laughter, a few tears, and lots of eye-rolling from dad
annie: so much for becoming better. . .
I sure hope Heavenly Father has a sense of humor. some days you just have to laugh
me: . . .thankful for the messages we heard during conference, please help us use them to become better. . .(random smoker's cough)
annie: giggle, giggle, giggle
mom: giggle, giggle
me: uncontrollable laughter (i'm laughing just writing this, you probably had to be there)
more uncontrollable laughter from all as I'm trying every method I know to stop laughing
dad: please bless kristen to mature and be able to say a prayer, bless the food. . .amen.
more uncontrollable laughter, a few tears, and lots of eye-rolling from dad
annie: so much for becoming better. . .
I sure hope Heavenly Father has a sense of humor. some days you just have to laugh
Monday, March 14, 2011
numbers from the pulpit
today I announced some upcoming activities at the beginning of our ward meeting and I took my trusty co-chair with me for a little help on some details. he began by announcing the women's hockey game we will be attending to support two girls in the ward and ended with, "oh, and I need to get your numbers. . ."
I hear two quick whispers from behind me: "smooth", "there's one way to get phone numbers"
I take over, "well, that's a smooth way to get some phone numbers . . ." and on with the next activity through the laughter.
apparently, he was talking jersey numbers; it was still a good laugh for the rest of us
I hear two quick whispers from behind me: "smooth", "there's one way to get phone numbers"
I take over, "well, that's a smooth way to get some phone numbers . . ." and on with the next activity through the laughter.
apparently, he was talking jersey numbers; it was still a good laugh for the rest of us
Sunday, March 13, 2011
not appreciated
the other night I joined my parents for dinner at Chili's. as we are standing in the not-so-well designed Chili's waiting area, in walks young family of mom, dad, and 2 rambunctious kids. out of no where, mom pulls out a freshly changed diaper and starts waving it around as if she's a flag girl on parade and asks the hostess to throw it away. really?!!!
mortified hostess declines and quickly directs her to the bathroom where things like that are generally disposed. mom takes one more wave through half the crowd, tells dad good luck with the kids, and finally takes off in the right direction.
I'm pretty sure my jaw was dropped in disgust followed by lady next to me exclaiming, "really, you're just going to wave that around in here?" it obviously wasn't appreciated as an accompaniment to our dining experience.
mortified hostess declines and quickly directs her to the bathroom where things like that are generally disposed. mom takes one more wave through half the crowd, tells dad good luck with the kids, and finally takes off in the right direction.
I'm pretty sure my jaw was dropped in disgust followed by lady next to me exclaiming, "really, you're just going to wave that around in here?" it obviously wasn't appreciated as an accompaniment to our dining experience.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
kristen's dating advice
today we discussed dating in our sunday meetings and kristen was reminded of her dating soap-box so here you are - kristen's dating do's and don't's
- call a girl to ask her out. none of this texting stuff. none of this call once or twice and then text all the details. just man up and call.
- if you do have a chance to ask her in person, don't ask her out in a very public situation - we don't like being put on the spot like that
- first dates are for getting-to-know-you questions, not first phone calls. keep the first call short and sweet, it keeps her interested.
- be a man. make a decision. make a plan for the evening. we want to know that you can come up with a plan for an evening out not just be a pleaser. asking, "what do you want to do now?" never puts you on track for a second date. with meals, chose a restaurant and go there. we don't want to make that decision for you; we don't know how much you want to spend, and again, we want to see your decision-making skills. if you're really worried about a restaurant you have some options 1) ask her what kind of food she likes when you CALL her to ask her out 2) provide her with two or three options (we still don't like making that decision, but at least you're giving some parameters).
- give her an idea of the activity you have planned. i know you don't want to give away the surprise, but we just want to know what to wear. a lot of thought goes into that first date outfit and we'd hate to show up in a skirt to go ice-blocking.
- be a gentleman. open her door, let her order first. don't call her dude. chivalry is not dead.
- don't make the date last all night long. we don't need you to keep us out for 6 hours to impress us. I've had some 2 hours dates that are a heck of a lot better than the marathon dates. I'd save the marathon dates until you know she's into you. once we like you, spending all that time together is not so bad. however, it can be a nightmare (for you too) if we know we're never going out with you again.
- walk her to her door at the end of the evening. even if you're never going to go out again, be a gentleman.
- don't text her too much (if at all) between the first few dates - again, it takes away from the mystery
- just be yourself, we can usually see through the act
- if you do get turned down (it happens) don't act totally dejected about it and make spiteful comments - if there was a possibility for a second chance you just lost it. take it graciously.
now, there are exceptions to be made, however, I wouldn't bet on getting one of them.
- call a girl to ask her out. none of this texting stuff. none of this call once or twice and then text all the details. just man up and call.
- if you do have a chance to ask her in person, don't ask her out in a very public situation - we don't like being put on the spot like that
- first dates are for getting-to-know-you questions, not first phone calls. keep the first call short and sweet, it keeps her interested.
- be a man. make a decision. make a plan for the evening. we want to know that you can come up with a plan for an evening out not just be a pleaser. asking, "what do you want to do now?" never puts you on track for a second date. with meals, chose a restaurant and go there. we don't want to make that decision for you; we don't know how much you want to spend, and again, we want to see your decision-making skills. if you're really worried about a restaurant you have some options 1) ask her what kind of food she likes when you CALL her to ask her out 2) provide her with two or three options (we still don't like making that decision, but at least you're giving some parameters).
- give her an idea of the activity you have planned. i know you don't want to give away the surprise, but we just want to know what to wear. a lot of thought goes into that first date outfit and we'd hate to show up in a skirt to go ice-blocking.
- be a gentleman. open her door, let her order first. don't call her dude. chivalry is not dead.
- don't make the date last all night long. we don't need you to keep us out for 6 hours to impress us. I've had some 2 hours dates that are a heck of a lot better than the marathon dates. I'd save the marathon dates until you know she's into you. once we like you, spending all that time together is not so bad. however, it can be a nightmare (for you too) if we know we're never going out with you again.
- walk her to her door at the end of the evening. even if you're never going to go out again, be a gentleman.
- don't text her too much (if at all) between the first few dates - again, it takes away from the mystery
- just be yourself, we can usually see through the act
- if you do get turned down (it happens) don't act totally dejected about it and make spiteful comments - if there was a possibility for a second chance you just lost it. take it graciously.
now, there are exceptions to be made, however, I wouldn't bet on getting one of them.
Friday, February 25, 2011
happy birthday to my mom
today is my dear mother's birthday. she is a fabulous lady. i won't tell you how old she is, but here are 50 great things about her and only part of the reason i love her
my mom:
1. is patient, very patient
2. willingly cleaned out my sink drain
3. willingly cleaned out my shower drain
4. is a great listener even after the 5th time of the same story
5. is the best shopping partner around
6. is selfless
7. attends the temple weekly
8. cooks dinner almost every night even after a long day at work
9. will deliver said dinner to us at work
10. makes awesome cakes for all occasions
11. still does my laundry
12. puts up with me
13. willingly helps me move (13 times in 5 years)
14. walks every day with the neighbor ladies rain, snow, blizzard, or shine
15. is always finding ways to serve others
16. knows how to remove almost every type of stain
17. doesn't get upset when I tell her I don't like something
18. has helped with countless hours of homework (still going)
19. tells me when I'm being ridiculous and is always right
20. loves to shovel the walks after a snow storm
21. clears our cars after a snow storm
22. not only cooks dinner, but cooks very good dinners
23. always tells us the best remedy is going to bed
24. willingly helps us with whatever projects we take on
25. is loved by all the neighbor kids
26. better yet, is loved and appreciated by the entire neighborhood
27. has put up with countless hours of noisy/messy friends and asks when they're coming over again
28. is an awesome skier
29. has listened to countless hours of piano practice and dried many tears when the song wasn't perfect the first time
30. is a great comforter and has dried many tears for many reasons
31. is a great example of making good choices
32. has a lot of love for everyone around her
33. is always nice, even if she doesn't want to be
34. can always be counted on for a walk and game of cards on a Sunday afternoon
35. has never had a bad thing said about her
36. is a very hard worker
37. has taught me to be a hard worker
38. is taking care of her ailing child (me) on her birthday (however, I'm not excited about the saline nose rinse)
39. has watched countless hours of volleyball
40. taught us everything we know about baking
41. thinks I'm funny, and that's all that matters
42. has always trusted us to make good decisions
43. somehow raised us to not fight with each other
44. lets us live at home, in fact, she welcomes it
45. raised me to be a very good shopper
46. has been there through many break-ups and heart breaks
47. taught us how to choose good friends
48. doesn't realize how awesome she really is
49. is a woman admired by many
50. is the best mom around
love you mom, happy birthday!
my mom:
1. is patient, very patient
2. willingly cleaned out my sink drain
3. willingly cleaned out my shower drain
4. is a great listener even after the 5th time of the same story
5. is the best shopping partner around
6. is selfless
7. attends the temple weekly
8. cooks dinner almost every night even after a long day at work
9. will deliver said dinner to us at work
10. makes awesome cakes for all occasions
11. still does my laundry
12. puts up with me
13. willingly helps me move (13 times in 5 years)
14. walks every day with the neighbor ladies rain, snow, blizzard, or shine
15. is always finding ways to serve others
16. knows how to remove almost every type of stain
17. doesn't get upset when I tell her I don't like something
18. has helped with countless hours of homework (still going)
19. tells me when I'm being ridiculous and is always right
20. loves to shovel the walks after a snow storm
21. clears our cars after a snow storm
22. not only cooks dinner, but cooks very good dinners
23. always tells us the best remedy is going to bed
24. willingly helps us with whatever projects we take on
25. is loved by all the neighbor kids
26. better yet, is loved and appreciated by the entire neighborhood
27. has put up with countless hours of noisy/messy friends and asks when they're coming over again
28. is an awesome skier
29. has listened to countless hours of piano practice and dried many tears when the song wasn't perfect the first time
30. is a great comforter and has dried many tears for many reasons
31. is a great example of making good choices
32. has a lot of love for everyone around her
33. is always nice, even if she doesn't want to be
34. can always be counted on for a walk and game of cards on a Sunday afternoon
35. has never had a bad thing said about her
36. is a very hard worker
37. has taught me to be a hard worker
38. is taking care of her ailing child (me) on her birthday (however, I'm not excited about the saline nose rinse)
39. has watched countless hours of volleyball
40. taught us everything we know about baking
41. thinks I'm funny, and that's all that matters
42. has always trusted us to make good decisions
43. somehow raised us to not fight with each other
44. lets us live at home, in fact, she welcomes it
45. raised me to be a very good shopper
46. has been there through many break-ups and heart breaks
47. taught us how to choose good friends
48. doesn't realize how awesome she really is
49. is a woman admired by many
50. is the best mom around
love you mom, happy birthday!
Monday, February 14, 2011
a not so right valentine
I often have random people tell me things about my office complex that aren't fact and they expect me to believe it or make it be true - here is today's example
a flustered lady came looking for a business that is not in our complex.
lady: "I'm looking for this business and have been driving all around and can't find it"
me: "they actually aren't in our complex, they are in provo"
lady: "yes they are here. I've been here before"
me: "the only business I know of with that name is in provo. do you have an address or contact?"
lady: sigh, "no, do you manage this whole complex?"
me: "yes"
lady: "and you don't know what businesses are here? I know they are here"
me: "that business is in provo"
lady: "well I went the same way I went last time which led me here. . .do you know how to get there?"
so I gave her directions, but she was frustrated and didn't listen and left before I finished. she probably got lost and told another office girl she was wrong about her complex
in other news - happy valentine's day!
a flustered lady came looking for a business that is not in our complex.
lady: "I'm looking for this business and have been driving all around and can't find it"
me: "they actually aren't in our complex, they are in provo"
lady: "yes they are here. I've been here before"
me: "the only business I know of with that name is in provo. do you have an address or contact?"
lady: sigh, "no, do you manage this whole complex?"
me: "yes"
lady: "and you don't know what businesses are here? I know they are here"
me: "that business is in provo"
lady: "well I went the same way I went last time which led me here. . .do you know how to get there?"
so I gave her directions, but she was frustrated and didn't listen and left before I finished. she probably got lost and told another office girl she was wrong about her complex
in other news - happy valentine's day!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)