Better, better, better.... or nothing at all.

I'm finally feeling better everyone, it's a miracle!


No, seriously- it is.

 I had a terrible cold that lasted forev and yesterday I had the worst migraine ever accompanied with stabbing stomach pains!

So guess where I was for my entire Spring Break??

In bed... And not in a good way! (sorry if that is inappropriate.... I'm sure I'll be deleting it soon...lol)


So hence, it's true. Instead of a mini road trip to Brianhead, I was on my death bed at home, trying not to get Max sick! So yesterday I finally had enough and sent out a mass to text to all of my Chrissies (Christian friends) asking them to pray that I feel better.

...And today I totally do! Thanks to all my friends for your prayers, for my amazing mother-in-law for making me chicken soup, and TLC for providing lots of episodes of What Not To Wear for me to enjoy!


Before I got sick though, I was able to enjoy an amazing shopping day with my hubby that I previously mentioned thanks in part to giftcards! Aren't they the best?! So next blog, I'll show you what I snagged =]


Oh P.S. if you like movies like me, go see Lincoln Lawyer- it will blow your mind! SO good =]

I have a feeling it's gonna be a nude summer...

I think my phase Summer 2011 color will be nude (get your head outta the gutter, sickos!)

I will be rummaging through Kohl's, H&M, Ross,  and Macy's (to use the rest of my giftcards) to find something that resembles these classy numbers. I want more basics that can be used to layer my outfits instead of adorable pieces I will only wear once! (cough, cough! red 21st birthday couture dress from Patty's Closet...grrr!)



Future

I officially signed up to take my GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Test yesterday. I'm starting to feel old. The thought that by December I will be a college graduate is insane. I am still too indecisive to decided on what I want my future career to be, but I know that I want Grad school to be in my future. The whole thing is in God's hands. I can prepare all I want but in the end, He will decide what is best for me =] At least that detail puts a smile on my face! If there is anything I am good it, it may be not stressing too much about my future. Some may call it being too lax, but I will refer to it as "giving it up to Christ" and therefore taking no part in worrying.


Thoughts  about future schools for my Masters:

University of Oregon (Gah! I'm a sucker for green shrubbery!)

An accredited online program I can do from here

Any UC school

Green with envy

(Red heads always look the best in green!)

                      Tell the man in your life to dress like this for St. Patrick's Day! It's Eco Friendly =]



Hello cuties,

Do you like to decorate for St. Patty's day? I think I may try one or two of these ideas this year. What about you?

Galatians 6:9

I am 22 today. It's funny to think of all that I have accomplished in my life thus far. But I can't help worrying about what my future looks like. I want to put all of my faith in the Lord- knowing that He has my best interest at heart. I want God to continue to keep my life sweet and special. I want to be the best wife I can be, even though it may be hard. Why is it hard to be nice sometimes? Why do I have to constantly think about ways to show my husband that I love him dearly, would lay down my life for him in an instant, or just flat out show him all of the respect he deserves? Why can't that all come naturally? Why do I worry about what God has in store for me in regards to a career?

This week I have been talking with God--alot. Not necessarily asking him for things, but trying to explain to Him why I want the things I want.  I just cannot get it through my head as to why after all of these years praying for my brother to become a Christian, there has been no progress. I don't see why my brother is so set on not believing there is a Savior out there for him, that absolutely loves him, even with all of his faults. I think his crappy childhood and having endured so much pain in his life makes him refuse to think a loving God could allow those things to happen. The worst part is he is such a sweet brother. He loves me so much and tells me everytime I talk to him that he is so proud of me, but I still want so much more from him. I want him to share my faith, to have conversations with me about God's enduring love, and I want him to be in Heaven with me one day.




I need to be  reminded of this:

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do  not give up."

Galatians 6:9

Foodie Weekend

I'm really excited for this weekend. I will be helping my friend, Dottie, with her "WINE" themed birthday get together and my hubby and I are going to our married couples group (I promise, it's less gay than it sounds!) and it's our turn to bring din din. Can you say gooey, cheesy FATTENING!, FONDUE! If Rachel Ray were with me she'd say, "YUM-O!"

So needless to say this will be me on Sunday!

But I really am excited to get to hang out with Dot! I feel like I have been in hibernation for the past month and a half and haven't gotten to spend time having fun with friends. So, here's what I'll be bringing to the soiree.

Yummy sparkling pink lemonade

BRUSCHETTA

Dottie LOVES Caprese!

And here's what I'm bringing to couples group:

Delicious cheese fondue

Ahhh, its so good!

What will you be doing this weekend, jolies?



Dumb Egg Suit & Valentine's night

I have the best hubby in the world!!! I honestly thought he did not care much about Valentine's Day because he didn't ask me what I wanted to do and I thought we wouldn't have any time to go on a date since he is Student Teaching and working sooo much =[ But he stole me away for a night last night and we got some lots of sushi and went to the movies. Really funny because we saw three other couples that were at sushi in the same movie with us. Popular date idea I guess =] Then we came home and watched the Grammy's. Does anyone else feel sorry for Lady GaGa and Nikki Minaj or is it just me?! I mean, I feel really sorry for them because they have to dress/act like morons just to keep people interested in them. Who the hell shows up in a freakin' egg suit and completely copies Madonna with their performances??? Can you say "Express Yourself" Part 2? Not gonna lie though- I love gettin' down to their muuuzacck!What are your plans???

Muh gifts:

YOU SEE THIS? How awesome is that?? SO much delicious chocolate!!!!

Really excited to try the Chilies and Cherry Bar =]

How cute are these shorts? I'm really excited for it to warm up so I can wear these funky 70s print shorts

Yay, for a husband who knows what I need. I haven't been able to listen to my own music at the gym because I lost my headphones, so my sweetie bought me some new ones!

This was the very first thing Max made me open. He told me to close my eyes, and put this somewhat heavy bag in my hand but he told me not to open it until I could guess what C.S. meant. So after a couple unsuccessful guesses including "Chicken Sauce, Chocolate Sauce, and Chocolate Sticks" I gave up. Thats when Max let me know it stood for "chocolate stash" and when I got a craving for chocolate I would have some on hand. What a smoochie!!

                                                AND.... my ABSOLUTE favorite- purple tulips!!!

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..... and some extra for the guest bathroom =]

Enjoy some sweet, sweet lovin' tonight!!