30 Days of Me: Day 4

Today's topic is my favorite book.


First of all, bare with me. I have a terrible headache, so this blog is going to be a short one tonight.

I really can't say that I have a favorite book. I really don't read very much anymore. I used to read a lot more when I was younger, I even did the summer reading program every year through our local library. I usually had all my books finish with in two weeks. Now, however, I just haven't been interested in reading. I know I should read more often, but I just lost interest. Got lazy, is probably more like it, but still.

The last books that I've read (which I'm sure some of you will laugh at me for) was the Twilight series. I really liked reading them. They were very entertaining, and I liked the books a lot better than the movies. Although, they did do a pretty good job of making the movies pretty close to the books. There were some differences, as with any book turned movie, but all in all, it wasn't bad.

The series before that, was the Sookie Stackhouse series. I gave up after the 3rd or 4th book, it got too weird for me. I love the show (True Blood) though. They've changed it a lot from the book, and I like the direction it's going. I've been thinking about trying to read the books again. Maybe I'll pick up where I left off here soon. I dunno.

If anyone has any good books they'd like to suggest, I'm all ears. I should really start reading again, but a book has to suck me in fast, or I can't read it. I hate dry books, too boring, and my attention span isn't very long. Haha.


Actually, now that I am remembering better, the last book I read was Dear John. It was actually a really good book, and I cried through damn near the whole thing. Yes, that's right, I cried through a book. lol. Mom and I actually went to see the movie when it came out. I was greatly disappointed. They changed the entire ending of the book, and messed everything up.

Anyway, that's all I really feel like typing for now, and I'm sure this has been a pretty boring read, so I'll end it now. =)

30 Days of Me: Day 3

Today's topic is my favorite television show.


Like with my music, my favorite show changes often. If I had to pick one that I've stuck with over the years, it would have to be Roseanne. I absolutely LOVE that show, in fact, I'm getting ready to watch it now. It's so funny, and I love that it's not your conventional TV family. Despite the insults and fights, they're still close, and always there for each other.

I think the main reason I love this show is because it reminds me a lot of my family. We never had a lot of money growing up, and we never always got along. Hell, to this day we fight constantly. =) No matter how much we fight, or how much we "hate" each other, when something happens, we're always there to help each other.

My other favorite shows right now are Family Guy, Futurama, King of the Hill, (yes I LOVE "adult" cartoons. Ok, all cartoons...) Weeds, The Big C, Big Love, Hung, True Blood, and a few others.

30 Days of Me: Day 2

Today's topic is my favorite movie. Luckily, I have one of those!! My favorite movie, hands down is A Knight's Tale.

I have many reasons that it is my favorite. First of all, it's absolutely hilarious. I can quote almost every line from the movie. One of my favorite quotes, happens when they meet Chaucer. After they've agreed to take him along on the journey, Wat tells him "Uh, betray us, and I will fong you, until your insides are out, your outsides are in, your entrails will become your extrails I will w-rip… all the p… ugh. Pain, lots of pain." Just the way he says it kills me!

My favorite part of the movie, is Jocelyn's letter. It's so beautiful, and the words mean so much. When Justin was in bootcamp, and on his first deployment, he would send me quotes from the letter. Here is my favorite quote from the letter. "Hope guides me. It is what gets me through the day, and especially the night. The hope that after you're gone from my sight, it will not be the last time that I look upon you."

My dearest Jocelyn,
It is strange to think, I haven't seen you since a month. I have seen the new moon, but not you. I have seen sunsets and sunrises, but nothing of your beautiful face. The pieces of my broken heart are so small that they can be passed through the eye of a needle. I miss you like the sun misses the flower; like the sun misses the flower in the depths of winter. Instead of beauty to direct its light to, the heart hardens like the frozen world your absence has banished me to. I next compete in the city of Paris, I will find it empty and in the winter if you are not there. Hope guides me, it is what gets me through the day and especially the night. The hope that after you're gone from my sight, it will not be the last time that I look upon you.

With all the love that I possess, I remain yours. The knight of your heart.

Random fun fact, Justin and I intend on naming our first girl Jocelyn. =)

Another reason I love the movie (which we have 2 copies of. haha!) is Heath Ledger. He was always one of my favorite actors. He's absolutely gorgeous, and I LOVE his accent! Although, his best performance was, hands down, The Joker in The Dark Knight.

Anyway,I could go on forever about this movie, but I'll stop boring you for now! =)

30 Days of Me: Day 1

So, today is the first day of my "30 Days of me". Today's topic, my favorite song.

It seems like this would be an easy topic, except for the fact that I don't really have a favorite song. I like all kinds of music, and I have many preferred songs from each genre, but no real favorite. The songs that I do consider my favorites, rotate daily, weekly, or monthly.

For instance, I really like country music. One of my favorite artists is Carrie Underwood. I absolutely love her voice! She has always been a great singer, but over the years she's only gotten better. I also love Martina McBride, Sara Evans, and the Dixie Chicks. I grew up listening/singing to their music, and every time I hear one of their songs on the radio, it reminds me of being little. I loved locking myself in my room, blasting my radio, and singing along. Haha! Who am I kidding, I still do that today!

Basically, my favorite songs are songs that I can sing to. I love to sing. It is my favorite past time. It's what I do when I'm happy, sad, stressed, scared, etc. It's what keeps me company when I'm alone. Music puts me to sleep, and wakes me up in the morning. It's the one thing that can come from anything. Music doesn't have to be songs and lyrics. I doesn't have to make sense. I can make you laugh, cry, think, wonder, imagine. Music tells stories. Music can be anything from a song on the radio, to the rain falling on the ground, or leaves blowing in the wind.

If you couldn't tell already, music is my life. I was in the marching band in High School, as well as the Chamber Chior. I'll never forget the memories that were made, the crazy things that we did, and the trouble we got into during that time.

Well, now I'm starting to ramble, and I think you've all got the picture. So I'll leave you with one of my favorite songs this week. Enjoy!

30 Days of Me.

I've seen a lot of my friends doing this, so I figured I would give it a try. With Justin being gone for the next two months, I need something to keep me occupied. =)


Day 01 - your favorite song
Day 02 - your favorite movie
Day 03 - your favorite television program
Day 04 - your favorite book
Day 05 - your favorite quote
Day 06 - whatever tickles your fancy
Day 07 - a photo that makes you happy
Day 08 - a photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 09 - a photo you took
Day 10 - a photo of you taken over ten years ago
Day 11 - a photo of you taken recently
Day 12 - whatever tickles your fancy
Day 13 - a fictional book
Day 14 - a non-fictional book
Day 15 - a fanfic
Day 16 - a song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17 - an art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
Day 18 - whatever tickles your fancy
Day 19 - a talent of yours
Day 20 - a hobby of yours
Day 21 - a recipe
Day 22 - a website
Day 23 - a YouTube video
Day 24 - whatever tickles your fancy
Day 25 - your day, in great detail
Day 26 - your week, in great detail
Day 27 - this month, in great detail
Day 28 - this year, in great detail
Day 29 - hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 30 -- whatever tickles your fancy

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Almost done!

Well, we finally got all the paperwork done and turned in for the move. We have our first inspection for this house on Monday, but it's just a walk through, Pretty much to tell us if there's anything we need to take care of before the final. Not to worry, though, the house looks pretty much the same as it did when we moved in, just with the addition of furniture... lol. The movers will be here to pack Sept. 13th, and will be back the 15th to collect everything. I can't believe how fast this is all happening. In less than a month, I will be in Bremerton! I seriously can't wait.

The only downside to the move, is the separation... Once we move, we have a few days to get settled in until Justin has to come back to San Diego. The ship itself is not moving until December. It's not too bad, though, and I really have no reason to complain. It's just a short time, and it's not like we won't have the opportunity to Skype, call, and text.

Call me crazy, but what I am looking forward to most about the move, is the drive to Washington! I absolutely LOVE road trips, and there are so many beautiful places I can't wait to see on our way (Thank you, Google Earth!!). I will definitely have the camera out, and taking LOTS of pictures. The poor cats probably won't be too happy about the trip, but they will be very well taken care of. They have a nice big carrier, equipped with a food and water dish, a nice cozy "bed", and even a litter box!!

Well, I think I've rambled on enough about the move for one day. I'll keep updating as we make our journey to WA!!

It's really happening!

I am still in shock I think...

After months of planning, stressing, searching, more stressing, feelings of complete failure, and a random stroke of luck, we have an apartment. I seriously couldn't be happier right now! It's kind of funny how the whole thing happened.

I was searching Craigslist, in my mad, OCDish search to find a place to leave when we get transfered to Washington; when I saw an ad that got my attention. I clicked it, and fell in LOVE. A beautiful 2 bedroom duplex, in our price range, that allowed cats, 2 miles from where we need to be. The only downside, was it was available before we were moving. So I emailed the guy, and asked that if it was still available in September, if he would contact us and let us know. Well, he did us one better, and said he would hold the apartment, pending background checks, and a deposit. YAY!!!

So, we started the process of getting things together, getting the applications for the background check processed, and things started to go to shit. It seemed like one thing after another got in our way, and I really thought that we would lose our chance at this beautiful apartment.

Well, I finally worked through everything, and got the applications sent. Since then, I had been a nervous wreck, Why? I don't know, but I was seriously waiting on the call saying "Sorry, we've decided to rent to someone else." It's just my luck, ya know?

So, tonight, my phone rings. It's the land lord... My heart stopped. I answer the phone, and I was worried for nothing. He just had a question about MyPay. So the stress started again, what if we don't get it? 10 minutes later, I get an email. I was getting ready to check it, when my phone rings again. It was him again, WE GOT THE APARTMENT. I seriously wanted to scream, cry, laugh, dance, jump, and more, all at the same time. LOL

I can't even tell you what a relief it is, knowing that we have a place. Finally, the main thing I was stressed over, done!!! However, I'm not completely out of "stress forest" yet. We still have the actual move to plan, which hopefully proves easier than last time. I'm just glad that this is done, and I can breathe again. =)