First, if you haven't entered the Jade Cluster Earrings giveaway, click here!
Do you ever get an idea in your head and feel like you have to do it right away? Well, that's me. I'm like that with almost everything....Once I have something in my head it has to be done right then....It's really not a good thing. I guess sometimes, maybe, but most of the time I stress myself and Kaz out because I'm so focused! Wondering what I'm talking about?....Well, as you know Kaz and I are really saving money for our infertility journey. I started thinking of ways that we could have a little extra income to put towards that but also something that we could both do because let's be honest, I can't take on anything else! Well I came up with the idea of making a few necklaces and braclets...I knew it was something I could do but something Kaz could help with also! So I talked and thought about it so much yesterday, as soon as I got home from work I had to make the necklaces! All in one night....Then I created an Etsy shop! I don't have very much up yet but I'd love to know what you think of the few items... I really need to work on what I take on...Well not really what I take on but how soon I choose to move forward:) Are you ever like this? Do you tend to take on more than you can handle or get ideas and want to act on them right away?
Check out my shop and let me know what you think!
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
5 things Tuesday.....
First, if you haven't entered for the Jade Cluster earrings giveaway please click here!
1. I used to be apart of the Reba McEntire Fan Club when I was little! She was my favorite:)
2. Kaz says I have CD ADD. I can’t finish a full song on a cd without turning it to another song….I try to prove him wrong but once I hear so much I’m ready to change the song!
3. I’m dogless for a week…My parents have Miley. I don’t know what to do with myself..It’s so quite in the house and I don’t have to let her outside every 45 minutes!
4. The only news I watch during the day is E News. Sad right? I dvr it everyday….That’s really sad….
5. Is anyone else addicted to The Real Housewives besides me? It started out just with the Atlanta girls, but now I’m into Orange County and New York…Why? It’s trash….I don’t know why I continue watching it but I do!
Tell me something about you!
1. I used to be apart of the Reba McEntire Fan Club when I was little! She was my favorite:)
2. Kaz says I have CD ADD. I can’t finish a full song on a cd without turning it to another song….I try to prove him wrong but once I hear so much I’m ready to change the song!
3. I’m dogless for a week…My parents have Miley. I don’t know what to do with myself..It’s so quite in the house and I don’t have to let her outside every 45 minutes!
4. The only news I watch during the day is E News. Sad right? I dvr it everyday….That’s really sad….
5. Is anyone else addicted to The Real Housewives besides me? It started out just with the Atlanta girls, but now I’m into Orange County and New York…Why? It’s trash….I don’t know why I continue watching it but I do!
Tell me something about you!
Sunday, March 07, 2010
another FABULOUS GIVEAWAY....
This GIVEAWAY is a pair of JADE CLUSTER EARRINGS from Crissy at morriscn etsy shop! Aren’t these earrings gorgeous!
You have 4 chances to enter!!!
1. Become a follower and leave a comment telling me you are[If you are currently a follower just leave a comment telling me you are!]
2. Hop over to Crissy’s shop and leave a comment telling me 1 item you think I should buy!
3. Blog or facebook about this giveaway!
4. Become a follower of my photography blog!
There you go! I hope you enjoy this giveaway! This giveaway will end March 14th at 8pm. The winner will be chosen at random, using an integer generator and I will announce the winner that evening. These earrings are incredible! If you order something from Crissy’s shop tell her you came from my blog and she will give you free shipping!
You have 4 chances to enter!!!
1. Become a follower and leave a comment telling me you are[If you are currently a follower just leave a comment telling me you are!]
2. Hop over to Crissy’s shop and leave a comment telling me 1 item you think I should buy!
3. Blog or facebook about this giveaway!
4. Become a follower of my photography blog!
There you go! I hope you enjoy this giveaway! This giveaway will end March 14th at 8pm. The winner will be chosen at random, using an integer generator and I will announce the winner that evening. These earrings are incredible! If you order something from Crissy’s shop tell her you came from my blog and she will give you free shipping!
The winner of the pearl necklace giveaway is....
And the winner of the Freshwater cultured pearl necklace from dianegianos etsy shop is……Julie from Julie’s Jotter!
Julie left this comment[#37]…..
Ladies, if you loved this necklace so much but did not win please hop on over to dianegianos shop and order one! Tell her you are coming from my blog and she will give you 10% off!
Thanks to everyone who entered!
Julie left this comment[#37]…..
Thanks to everyone who entered!
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Blogging withdrawals...
If you haven’t entered the pearl necklace giveaway that I’m doing, please click here! Remember the giveaway closes tomorrow night at 8pm!
This is how I’ve felt the last 2 days….It’s actually been a good thing but I’ve been out of town, and from the time I left Charleston yesterday morning until now I have literally been on the go non-stop! It’s been crazy! As I’m writing this, I can hardly keep my eyes open….Oh how I’ve thought about all the news I’ve missed from my sweet blogger friends and I know it will be a little while longer until I can catch up….Do you ever feel this way when you are away from the Internet? I read on Thursday a blog that talked about the Internet being a thing and not a place….I think I make it a place way too much! How about you? Don’t get me wrong…I LOVE reading blogs, looking at Etsy, etc BUT sometimes I spend WAY too much time here! I’ve decided to start setting a time limit on how much time I spend looking at blogs at one time…and how often I look at them during the day…How about you? What are your thoughts on this?
This is how I’ve felt the last 2 days….It’s actually been a good thing but I’ve been out of town, and from the time I left Charleston yesterday morning until now I have literally been on the go non-stop! It’s been crazy! As I’m writing this, I can hardly keep my eyes open….Oh how I’ve thought about all the news I’ve missed from my sweet blogger friends and I know it will be a little while longer until I can catch up….Do you ever feel this way when you are away from the Internet? I read on Thursday a blog that talked about the Internet being a thing and not a place….I think I make it a place way too much! How about you? Don’t get me wrong…I LOVE reading blogs, looking at Etsy, etc BUT sometimes I spend WAY too much time here! I’ve decided to start setting a time limit on how much time I spend looking at blogs at one time…and how often I look at them during the day…How about you? What are your thoughts on this?
Friday, March 05, 2010
Photographer, Accountant, Wife, and mother to a dog....
First, if you haven't entered the fabulous pearl necklace giveaway that I’m doing, please go here to enter!
Today on Kelly's Korner, Show Us Your Life...it's "What is Your Typical Day Like"...
Today on Kelly's Korner, Show Us Your Life...it's "What is Your Typical Day Like"...
Well, my days are not your typical day for a girl who has no children….I’m a full time accountant, full time photographer, wife, and mother to a Chesapeake Bay Retriever! A typical day looks like this!
530-615am Kaz TRIES to wake me up. My response…“Kaz, can I have just 5 more minutes?” :)
630-645 get ready, leave for my accounting position at Seacoast Church
730-4pm My brain is filled with thoughts of numbers for WAY to long….
4-430pm Drive to gym
430-530 pm Run….Hopefully:)
Afternoons are tricky:
Every day, I spend at least 30 minutes responding to photography emails….Some days I have photo sessions….Some days I have to edit pictures….AND some days[These are usually my favorite days] I can go home, be lazy, watch TV, spend time with Kaz and just relax!
My schedule is so crazy….I have to balance A LOT! Weekends are always filled with photography especially coming up…Between April-July I have 27 weddings….It’s crazy! My life right now is crazy busy! BUT I wouldn’t change it for anything…The Lord continues to bless me daily and has given me a passion and talent I never knew I had!
Thank you Lord[even though things are crazy busy]for your continued blessings in my life!
What does your typical day look like?
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
the struggle with my outward apperance....
First, if you haven't entered the fabulous pearl necklace giveaway that I’m doing, please go here to enter!
I’ve been beating myself up the past couple of days with my appearance…..YUK!
Why is it that I’m never satisfied with how I look? At times, I define my whole being with the way I look….I started 2010 out great eating healthy, running, loosing weight and then slowly I’ve gotten into old habits and have beaten myself up about it! Why do I put so much emphasis on the way I look? Shouldn’t I be more concerned with my heart and spiritual life than my outward appearance? Why do I constantly criticize myself and believe that the way I look defines me……
I know I’m not alone in thinking these thoughts…We’ve all done it at times….AND let’s face it- this is what our world teaches….It’s everywhere…..Everyday I see other women and I think, I wish I looked like that….then my brain starts churning at what I need to do to get to that place where I can look like that….It’s awful. I start out the day eating great, then if I have 1 small thing that maybe wasn’t as good for me, I feel like and BELIEVE that I’ve blown it so why not continue eating bad the rest of the day….Isn’t this CRAZY thinking? Do you do this? Why do I feel the need to look perfect? This is a constant battle….I DON’T WANT TO STRUGGLE WITH THIS MY WHOLE LIFE…..I WANT to believe truth and see myself in the Lord’s eyes and not in fleshly human eyes….
I’m trying so hard to fight this with truth….to believe that my value is not in the way I look…..
I want to be this woman[Proverbs 31]
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
What about you? How do you fight to believe truth in this area?
A little discouraged…..
First, if you haven't entered the fabulous pearl necklace giveaway that I’m doing, please go here to enter!
This week has definitely had its ups and downs so far…I haven’t really talked YET on my blog about the direction that Kaz and I are going in with our infertility journey. Many of you know that my doctor said she could no longer help us but I haven’t talked about what the next step is for us….AND honestly, I haven’t for several reasons but Kaz and I really felt like we needed to take some steps back and just pray and seek the Lord on His plan for our life. So over the last couple of months, we been praying and starting down the path he is calling us to….AND I PROMISE I will SHARE with you soon. Either route we go[fertility treatments or adoption] is very costly. My insurance like most won’t cover either. So we have been really trying to save all the extra money we have for this route we will be taking. As we move forward, the costs we’ll incur will be substantial, so we’ve been committed to saving all the extra money we are able in preparation. We have been praying and trusting the Lord would provide the amount of money that we need. AND to be honest with you, we have been very happy and excited with what we have been given and the amount we have saved thus far.
Well, last week Kaz and I went to see a new doctor. I’ve been having some problems for awhile now and my doctor just hasn’t been able to really help. It was just time to get a second opinion. So last Monday, we went and saw the new doctor and she was very helpful. I had an ultrasound scheduled for this past Monday to just take a look and see what has been going on. Well they found that I have 2 polyps in my cervix along with a lot of fluid. My first reaction was I got worried but after talking with the doctor and praying I’m not worried anymore about that. Basically, they will have to remove the polyps and then do a few other procedures to ensure there are no other blockages or problems.
The more I thought about it, I got upset about the money issue. See my insurance is a high deductible so what I have to pay out of pocket is around $2400. So when I started thinking about that I became very frustrated….I got frustrated because I knew that meant our savings for a future child would be minimized for a little while and I felt like we were talking steps back….It’s been a hard week. I know this is the same with anything in life….This has happened several times and probably will continue with money. There are things that are always unexpected financially….The Lord has been convicting me about being grateful that we have the money instead of discouraged that we have to take it out of something we are saving for…..The problem I’m having with that is our desire to have a family is still there….and that makes it hard. Our plan would have been to already have a family…SO I’m fighting to trust that the Lord will continue providing the money so we can have a family…He’s provided it so far and I have to continue believing He will in the future….I have to believe that this set back is a good thing even if I can’t see it…..All of this boils down to I have to fight to believe the Lord is Good….His plan is perfect….He is watching over me….and will not harm me…..HE WILL give me the desires of my heart….just maybe not when I want them…..
Do you ever struggle with this? With money or the lack of?
This week has definitely had its ups and downs so far…I haven’t really talked YET on my blog about the direction that Kaz and I are going in with our infertility journey. Many of you know that my doctor said she could no longer help us but I haven’t talked about what the next step is for us….AND honestly, I haven’t for several reasons but Kaz and I really felt like we needed to take some steps back and just pray and seek the Lord on His plan for our life. So over the last couple of months, we been praying and starting down the path he is calling us to….AND I PROMISE I will SHARE with you soon. Either route we go[fertility treatments or adoption] is very costly. My insurance like most won’t cover either. So we have been really trying to save all the extra money we have for this route we will be taking. As we move forward, the costs we’ll incur will be substantial, so we’ve been committed to saving all the extra money we are able in preparation. We have been praying and trusting the Lord would provide the amount of money that we need. AND to be honest with you, we have been very happy and excited with what we have been given and the amount we have saved thus far.
Well, last week Kaz and I went to see a new doctor. I’ve been having some problems for awhile now and my doctor just hasn’t been able to really help. It was just time to get a second opinion. So last Monday, we went and saw the new doctor and she was very helpful. I had an ultrasound scheduled for this past Monday to just take a look and see what has been going on. Well they found that I have 2 polyps in my cervix along with a lot of fluid. My first reaction was I got worried but after talking with the doctor and praying I’m not worried anymore about that. Basically, they will have to remove the polyps and then do a few other procedures to ensure there are no other blockages or problems.
The more I thought about it, I got upset about the money issue. See my insurance is a high deductible so what I have to pay out of pocket is around $2400. So when I started thinking about that I became very frustrated….I got frustrated because I knew that meant our savings for a future child would be minimized for a little while and I felt like we were talking steps back….It’s been a hard week. I know this is the same with anything in life….This has happened several times and probably will continue with money. There are things that are always unexpected financially….The Lord has been convicting me about being grateful that we have the money instead of discouraged that we have to take it out of something we are saving for…..The problem I’m having with that is our desire to have a family is still there….and that makes it hard. Our plan would have been to already have a family…SO I’m fighting to trust that the Lord will continue providing the money so we can have a family…He’s provided it so far and I have to continue believing He will in the future….I have to believe that this set back is a good thing even if I can’t see it…..All of this boils down to I have to fight to believe the Lord is Good….His plan is perfect….He is watching over me….and will not harm me…..HE WILL give me the desires of my heart….just maybe not when I want them…..
Do you ever struggle with this? With money or the lack of?
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
5 things Tuesday with a TWIST….
First, if you haven't entered the fabulous pearl necklace giveaway, please go here to enter!
Welcome to 5 things Tuesday with a little twist!
Katie over at Katie’s Journey tagged me in 5 questions..Below are the answers….
1. Where were you 5 years ago?
5 years ago I was in college! It was my last year:) I LOVED college!
2 What is on your to do list today?
-Work on an engagement picture book
-Watch the biggest loser-
-Cook dinner
-Go for a run at the gym
It’s a relaxing day after work!
3. What 5 snacks do you enjoy?
-Blue Bunny Aspen bars at the top of my list….I’m not sure. I don’t eat a lot of snacks!
4. Name 5 places you have lived
-Patrick, SC
-Florence, SC
-Alexandria, VA
-Charleston, SC
-Summerville, SC
5. What 5 things would you do if you were a billionaire?
I don’t like answering these questions because I always look back and hate my answers….They are usually so worldly…..For now, I have no comment:)
Also, I stumbled across this Blog Parade by Abigail at Rear Window and thought it would be a perfect day to join!
2. If health wasn't an issue, what food could you live off of?
I think I would live off of chips! I LOVE chips! Almost any kind but my favorite is Sour cream and onion!
3. If you could have one wish granted (besides wishing for more wishes), what would it be?
My first thought is that there would be no hurt in the world….BUT then there wouldn’t be a need for a Savior so I honestly don’t know…..
4. What's one thing that you get teased about a lot?
Well, this is kind of embarrassing BUT when I was in college I lived with 3 other girls in an apartment. We lived beside some really good guy friends of ours and 1 night our toilet overflowed while they were there. It was awful…It literally came through the walls, etc. Finally, we got it stopped. So the next day, a plumber came and fixed everything. I happened to come back to the apartment just for a few minutes to grab something before heading back out. I noticed on the toilet a sign from the plumber saying everything was okay and we could now use the toilet. Well, I REALLY had to use the bathroom[I think you know what I’m talking about]. So I used the bathroom, flushed, and it STARTED overflowing again…WITH EVERYTHING IN IT COMING OUT. I panicked….I called everyone I knew because it was like a flood…I had to move everything out of the bathroom, grab towels to try and stop it BUT it started going through the walls. I finally got 1 of the guys next door on the phone so him and 1 of his roommates came over and just laughed about the whole thing and wanted to go in the bathroom TO SEE WHAT WAS IN IT! I was mortified! It’s still such a big joke today with everyone! SO EMBARSSING….
5. If you could choose one movie, book, or TV show to spend your life in, which would you pick? What type of character would you be?
Well this may sound silly BUT I think I would choose to be in the Hannah Montana Movie! I would be Hannah! I can’t help it, I LOVE this movie but this is why I would choose it:
1. You get to be famous
2. You have great family and famous friends
3. You get the guy AND he’s a cowboy
4. You are young
5. You are from the country and have a dog! Big plus
6. You have great clothes!
7. Live in California but then get to visit the country
8. AND your dad is Billy Ray
If you know me, doesn’t this sound like me:) Come on, doesn’t this movie sound like fun to be in!
6. If you could have one talent that you don't already have, what would it be?
I think I would be more crafty…I wish I could think of creative things to make and just be more frugal with stuff I already have!
7. If money were no object, where would you go on vacation?
Definitely Patagonia! Who wouldn’t want to go here! I mean look how gorgeous it is!
Welcome to 5 things Tuesday with a little twist!
Katie over at Katie’s Journey tagged me in 5 questions..Below are the answers….
1. Where were you 5 years ago?
5 years ago I was in college! It was my last year:) I LOVED college!
2 What is on your to do list today?
-Work on an engagement picture book
-Watch the biggest loser-
-Cook dinner
-Go for a run at the gym
It’s a relaxing day after work!
3. What 5 snacks do you enjoy?
-Blue Bunny Aspen bars at the top of my list….I’m not sure. I don’t eat a lot of snacks!
4. Name 5 places you have lived
-Patrick, SC
-Florence, SC
-Alexandria, VA
-Charleston, SC
-Summerville, SC
5. What 5 things would you do if you were a billionaire?
I don’t like answering these questions because I always look back and hate my answers….They are usually so worldly…..For now, I have no comment:)
Also, I stumbled across this Blog Parade by Abigail at Rear Window and thought it would be a perfect day to join!
1.What's your favorite time of the day, and why?
I must say that my favorite time of the day is NIGHTTIME! Why you ask? Well, because I get to go to sleep and I LOVE sleeping! Seriously, I LOVE to go to sleep…..2. If health wasn't an issue, what food could you live off of?
I think I would live off of chips! I LOVE chips! Almost any kind but my favorite is Sour cream and onion!
Photo credits [vendingoftampabay.com/Products.aspx]
My first thought is that there would be no hurt in the world….BUT then there wouldn’t be a need for a Savior so I honestly don’t know…..
4. What's one thing that you get teased about a lot?
Well, this is kind of embarrassing BUT when I was in college I lived with 3 other girls in an apartment. We lived beside some really good guy friends of ours and 1 night our toilet overflowed while they were there. It was awful…It literally came through the walls, etc. Finally, we got it stopped. So the next day, a plumber came and fixed everything. I happened to come back to the apartment just for a few minutes to grab something before heading back out. I noticed on the toilet a sign from the plumber saying everything was okay and we could now use the toilet. Well, I REALLY had to use the bathroom[I think you know what I’m talking about]. So I used the bathroom, flushed, and it STARTED overflowing again…WITH EVERYTHING IN IT COMING OUT. I panicked….I called everyone I knew because it was like a flood…I had to move everything out of the bathroom, grab towels to try and stop it BUT it started going through the walls. I finally got 1 of the guys next door on the phone so him and 1 of his roommates came over and just laughed about the whole thing and wanted to go in the bathroom TO SEE WHAT WAS IN IT! I was mortified! It’s still such a big joke today with everyone! SO EMBARSSING….
5. If you could choose one movie, book, or TV show to spend your life in, which would you pick? What type of character would you be?
Well this may sound silly BUT I think I would choose to be in the Hannah Montana Movie! I would be Hannah! I can’t help it, I LOVE this movie but this is why I would choose it:
1. You get to be famous
2. You have great family and famous friends
3. You get the guy AND he’s a cowboy
4. You are young
5. You are from the country and have a dog! Big plus
6. You have great clothes!
7. Live in California but then get to visit the country
8. AND your dad is Billy Ray
If you know me, doesn’t this sound like me:) Come on, doesn’t this movie sound like fun to be in!
6. If you could have one talent that you don't already have, what would it be?
I think I would be more crafty…I wish I could think of creative things to make and just be more frugal with stuff I already have!
7. If money were no object, where would you go on vacation?
Definitely Patagonia! Who wouldn’t want to go here! I mean look how gorgeous it is!
Photo credits [cityguidesblog.com/files/patagonia.jpg]
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Photo credits [www.inmopatagonia.com/]
8. If you were an awesome singer, which genre would you sing?
Oh definitely country:)
9. If you could have a $10,000 shopping spree to one store, what would it be?
By far, it would be Pottery Barn! I could buy everything in this store!
10. If you could live in any point in time, when would it be?
I think I would like to live in the time about 80 years ago…..I would want to live in a more simpler time….Back when my grandparents were growing up!
11. If every outfit in your wardrobe had to be one color, what would it be?
This is hard…..I think I would choose Brown.
12. If you were one of the seven dwarves, which one would you be?
I wouldn’t be one…I don’t want to be a chubby short man, with a weird name….:)
13. What's the last album you listened to?
Sad to say….Hannah Montana Movie
14. What's something we'd be surprised to know about you?
I think you would be surprised to know that I've never wanted to have a lot of money. If I could have all the money in the world or just enough to get by and live comfortably I would choose the just enough to get by route. That's just me….I've always told Kaz that...
Monday, March 01, 2010
Cleaning melt down....
First, if you haven't entered the fabulous pearl necklace giveaway, please go here to enter!
Do you ever just want to clean out everything in your house? Start brand new…Make more space! Yesterday, I had a mini cleaning breakdown! We had family come in town late last night so I was trying to pick up and clean a few things….Well, I started noticing everything! Every scrape on the wall, every cluttered part of the closets, and then I went into full wipe down mode of walls, cabinets, etc. Kaz didn’t know what had gotten into me….Then the task got so overwhelming I finally said “I’m calling a maid service to get a deep cleaning!” YIKES! Cleaning and organizing have always been a big thing for me BUT yesterday I went into full panic mode! I got so frustrated with the amount of STUFF that we have that I wanted to throw everything in our closets that we don’t use away! I really don’t understand…You see, I cleaned out all of our closets just 3 months ago! They looked great and it felt so good to have less STUFF! What happened? Why is it that I have stuff in my closets that I have stayed in the same place for 3 years but I feel the need to hang on to it….
Whewwwww…….I haven’t decided fully what I’m going to do….Part of me wants to call a maid service so they can deep clean the house meaning walls, base boards, etc. The other part of me doesn’t want to spend the money but knows I DON’T have the time to do it myself….
On another note…going along with this whole thing….Kaz and I have been talking about re-doing our bathroom. We want to gut the whole master bathroom and do a tile shower, new vanity, mirror, tile floors, etc. Kaz is great at this kind of stuff and has done every project in our house….We’ve been talking about it and yesterday in my whole breakdown mode I said, "I’m ready to do this. Go pick out the stuff and start even if it means me being out of the master bathroom for a month!" So, starting next week Prikazsky master bathroom renovation will be underway!
Are you ever like this? What do you do to stay clutter free? What are some of your cleaning tips? I read my [blogger friend] Leslie's blog and she said[which I think is brilliant by the way] every afternoon upon arriving home set your phone alarm for 15 minutes. For 15 minutes straight just clean out…Don’t get distracted…Just clean out. Man, I wish I could do that:) I need to try!
Do you ever just want to clean out everything in your house? Start brand new…Make more space! Yesterday, I had a mini cleaning breakdown! We had family come in town late last night so I was trying to pick up and clean a few things….Well, I started noticing everything! Every scrape on the wall, every cluttered part of the closets, and then I went into full wipe down mode of walls, cabinets, etc. Kaz didn’t know what had gotten into me….Then the task got so overwhelming I finally said “I’m calling a maid service to get a deep cleaning!” YIKES! Cleaning and organizing have always been a big thing for me BUT yesterday I went into full panic mode! I got so frustrated with the amount of STUFF that we have that I wanted to throw everything in our closets that we don’t use away! I really don’t understand…You see, I cleaned out all of our closets just 3 months ago! They looked great and it felt so good to have less STUFF! What happened? Why is it that I have stuff in my closets that I have stayed in the same place for 3 years but I feel the need to hang on to it….
Whewwwww…….I haven’t decided fully what I’m going to do….Part of me wants to call a maid service so they can deep clean the house meaning walls, base boards, etc. The other part of me doesn’t want to spend the money but knows I DON’T have the time to do it myself….
On another note…going along with this whole thing….Kaz and I have been talking about re-doing our bathroom. We want to gut the whole master bathroom and do a tile shower, new vanity, mirror, tile floors, etc. Kaz is great at this kind of stuff and has done every project in our house….We’ve been talking about it and yesterday in my whole breakdown mode I said, "I’m ready to do this. Go pick out the stuff and start even if it means me being out of the master bathroom for a month!" So, starting next week Prikazsky master bathroom renovation will be underway!
Are you ever like this? What do you do to stay clutter free? What are some of your cleaning tips? I read my [blogger friend] Leslie's blog and she said[which I think is brilliant by the way] every afternoon upon arriving home set your phone alarm for 15 minutes. For 15 minutes straight just clean out…Don’t get distracted…Just clean out. Man, I wish I could do that:) I need to try!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Giveaway, Giveaway, Giveaway!!!!
This week[Feb 27th-March 7th] I'm hosting a giveaway from Diane, dianegianos etsy shop! It’s this beautiful Freshwater cultured pearl necklace!
This necklace is beautiful and can go with just about anything! This giveaway will close on Sunday, March 7th at 8pm. The winner will be chosen at random, using an integer generator and I will announce the winner that evening.
This necklace is beautiful and can go with just about anything! This giveaway will close on Sunday, March 7th at 8pm. The winner will be chosen at random, using an integer generator and I will announce the winner that evening.
You have 4 chances to win[You must have a blog account]:
1. Become a follower, and leave a comment telling me you are now following my blog!
- Go to this wonderful etsy shop and leave a comment telling me which color necklace you like the best!
- This one is just for fun:) Leave a comment telling me of 1 blog that I should visit and read!
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Friday, February 26, 2010
1 year ago today.....
1 year ago today, I had knee surgery…..
1 year ago today, I was on my second round of Clomid…..
1 year ago today, I thought I would be a mom by 2010……..
1 year ago today, Amy Prikazsky Photography didn’t exist…….
1 year ago today, this blog didn’t exist……
1 year ago today, I felt alone in this infertility journey…..
1 year ago today, I didn’t know what the word HOPE really meant…..
1 year ago today, I cried every time a friend told me they were pregnant…..
Last night, I started thinking about 2009 and about where I am right now in my life….This time last year, I was hurting….When talking to my doctor about taking Clomid, she said “I guarantee within 4 months you will be pregnant”. At the time, I believed her and in the medicine….I was sure it would work! I didn’t really care about my appearance or weight because I was hurting and I KNEW I would be pregnant soon anyway so it wouldn’t matter…..I cried almost every day….I shut myself off emotionally to friends and family about where I was…..I was hurting….
Last year, was a whirlwind of emotions and blessings in my life. In November, the Lord really used Kaz, my amazing husband, to speak truth in my life about where I was personally and with this journey….At the time, it caused a big argument BUT I knew that what he was saying was truth and that he was right….
He encouraged me to open up to friends and family about where I was….See in my mind this is what I thought…
People didn’t bring up our situation because they didn’t want me to cry OR they didn’t know what to say….BUT TO ME I took it as no one cared because it wasn't talked about…But if I ever did talk about it, people felt bad or guilty because they have children and so it made me feel like I was a burden…I was the Debbie Downer….I felt all alone…..
Around this same time that Kaz talked to me, I became discouraged because I felt like no one else was going through this same thing….It was so hard to find books about it…or other people struggling….SO I started thinking about starting this blog….
Little did I know, that the Lord had bigger plans for my life during this same than I did. Once I opened up to friends and family, I felt peace and can now openly talk to them at anytime about where I’m at….They call me….Email me…Text me….Just to ask how I’m doing….It’s not the pink elephant in the room anymore that no one talks about….
When I started the blog, it was really to find other people who were going through the same thing….Little did I know, that the Lord would use it more for me than anyone else…..It’s caused me to be so real, open and honest with myself….
Little did I know, that at a time when I didn’t have any Hope, or see what was in store…the Lord used me to speak to a friend who was hurting about the same thing and help her on her own journey….Which brings me to now. Last night, my friend called me and told me exactly what our conversation at Christmas meant to her[To see my post about this go here…] She thanked me for sharing my heart and then told me she was pregnant….FOR THE FIRST TIME, I was actually happy for her. I didn’t cry because I wasn’t pregnant…I cried because the Lord was faithful to her and he had blessed her AND I saw that the Lord is good AND He has a plan. I was filled with joy for her….
Last night, as I thought about that and read some other blogs about infertility I came to this conclusion….
Even though I hurt…I feel honored that the Lord has me exactly where I’m at and that He has used my broken, sinful journey through infertility to touch others….I truly see this as a blessing and I’m at a place where I’m okay if I never have children on my own…Yes, I’m sure that will be a daily battle BUT it doesn’t mean that we won’t have children….I’ve truly seen the Lord show me and Kaz glimpses of His plan and it excites me so much. Through this blog, I’ve met and gotten emails from so many girls in the same place…different stories but same place and it’s an honor and privilege for me to be able to pray for them[and girls I do daily…].
When Kaz and I do have children, it will be the most special thing….and I wouldn’t want it any other way. The Lord has done so much in my heart and I truly know and believe what Hope is….
It is well Lord….It is well……
1 year ago today, I was on my second round of Clomid…..
1 year ago today, I thought I would be a mom by 2010……..
1 year ago today, Amy Prikazsky Photography didn’t exist…….
1 year ago today, this blog didn’t exist……
1 year ago today, I felt alone in this infertility journey…..
1 year ago today, I didn’t know what the word HOPE really meant…..
1 year ago today, I cried every time a friend told me they were pregnant…..
Last night, I started thinking about 2009 and about where I am right now in my life….This time last year, I was hurting….When talking to my doctor about taking Clomid, she said “I guarantee within 4 months you will be pregnant”. At the time, I believed her and in the medicine….I was sure it would work! I didn’t really care about my appearance or weight because I was hurting and I KNEW I would be pregnant soon anyway so it wouldn’t matter…..I cried almost every day….I shut myself off emotionally to friends and family about where I was…..I was hurting….
Last year, was a whirlwind of emotions and blessings in my life. In November, the Lord really used Kaz, my amazing husband, to speak truth in my life about where I was personally and with this journey….At the time, it caused a big argument BUT I knew that what he was saying was truth and that he was right….
He encouraged me to open up to friends and family about where I was….See in my mind this is what I thought…
People didn’t bring up our situation because they didn’t want me to cry OR they didn’t know what to say….BUT TO ME I took it as no one cared because it wasn't talked about…But if I ever did talk about it, people felt bad or guilty because they have children and so it made me feel like I was a burden…I was the Debbie Downer….I felt all alone…..
Around this same time that Kaz talked to me, I became discouraged because I felt like no one else was going through this same thing….It was so hard to find books about it…or other people struggling….SO I started thinking about starting this blog….
Little did I know, that the Lord had bigger plans for my life during this same than I did. Once I opened up to friends and family, I felt peace and can now openly talk to them at anytime about where I’m at….They call me….Email me…Text me….Just to ask how I’m doing….It’s not the pink elephant in the room anymore that no one talks about….
When I started the blog, it was really to find other people who were going through the same thing….Little did I know, that the Lord would use it more for me than anyone else…..It’s caused me to be so real, open and honest with myself….
Little did I know, that at a time when I didn’t have any Hope, or see what was in store…the Lord used me to speak to a friend who was hurting about the same thing and help her on her own journey….Which brings me to now. Last night, my friend called me and told me exactly what our conversation at Christmas meant to her[To see my post about this go here…] She thanked me for sharing my heart and then told me she was pregnant….FOR THE FIRST TIME, I was actually happy for her. I didn’t cry because I wasn’t pregnant…I cried because the Lord was faithful to her and he had blessed her AND I saw that the Lord is good AND He has a plan. I was filled with joy for her….
Last night, as I thought about that and read some other blogs about infertility I came to this conclusion….
Even though I hurt…I feel honored that the Lord has me exactly where I’m at and that He has used my broken, sinful journey through infertility to touch others….I truly see this as a blessing and I’m at a place where I’m okay if I never have children on my own…Yes, I’m sure that will be a daily battle BUT it doesn’t mean that we won’t have children….I’ve truly seen the Lord show me and Kaz glimpses of His plan and it excites me so much. Through this blog, I’ve met and gotten emails from so many girls in the same place…different stories but same place and it’s an honor and privilege for me to be able to pray for them[and girls I do daily…].
When Kaz and I do have children, it will be the most special thing….and I wouldn’t want it any other way. The Lord has done so much in my heart and I truly know and believe what Hope is….
It is well Lord….It is well……
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
double date ideas...
SO this weekend a friend and I are planning a double date for my husband and her FUTURE husband:) I feel like I'm never creative when it comes to these things....I always tend to go towards cooking dinner or just going out to eat and then thats the end:( I NEED help on what to do! We don't want to spend a lot of money but something nice to show them they are loved! Tell me some creative dates you have planned OR fun dates with your love....
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
a little miracle.....
Lately, I’ve felt pretty overwhelmed with A LOT of stuff…..Kaz and I have been praying for some really BIG things[I PROMISE I will tell you one day….:)] to happen and it seemed like nothing was really happening….We would talk about these different things almost every day….They were constantly on my mind….and I have been ready to see the Lord answer these prayers….They literally involve a lot of different areas in our lives…BUT all connect to one another.
While we were in Nashville a few weeks ago, one day I was so overwhelmed that I had to be by myself….I was at the Blissdom conference around hundreds of women but felt all alone….So I decided to skip out on a session and just go journal by myself….I later sent Kaz an email of what I had journaled about and told him “I just need God to do something….I need God to do something so that I know we are doing the right thing….I need Him to do something…Just 1 thing”. Well, that was just my heart for a few days…I wasn’t believing that God was really in control and that’s why I felt like I needed Him to do something good in my life[Even though He does that everyday!]
Kaz and I have continued praying…..AND tonight we are rejoicing…The Lord didn’t answer one of our prayers BUT did something to show us that HE REALLY IS IN CONTROL and that HIS PLAN is so much better than what we can ever see or imagine for ourselves….His little miracle that he showed us tonight made me tear up because truly THE LORD IS GOOD! HIS PLAN IS PERFECT! HE WATCHES OVER US AND LOVES US…..
Don’t give up dear friend…There is HOPE in HIM!
Now to HIM who is ABLE to do IMMEASURABLY more than all we ask or IMAGINE...
Ephesians 3:20
While we were in Nashville a few weeks ago, one day I was so overwhelmed that I had to be by myself….I was at the Blissdom conference around hundreds of women but felt all alone….So I decided to skip out on a session and just go journal by myself….I later sent Kaz an email of what I had journaled about and told him “I just need God to do something….I need God to do something so that I know we are doing the right thing….I need Him to do something…Just 1 thing”. Well, that was just my heart for a few days…I wasn’t believing that God was really in control and that’s why I felt like I needed Him to do something good in my life[Even though He does that everyday!]
Kaz and I have continued praying…..AND tonight we are rejoicing…The Lord didn’t answer one of our prayers BUT did something to show us that HE REALLY IS IN CONTROL and that HIS PLAN is so much better than what we can ever see or imagine for ourselves….His little miracle that he showed us tonight made me tear up because truly THE LORD IS GOOD! HIS PLAN IS PERFECT! HE WATCHES OVER US AND LOVES US…..
Don’t give up dear friend…There is HOPE in HIM!
Now to HIM who is ABLE to do IMMEASURABLY more than all we ask or IMAGINE...
Ephesians 3:20
5 things tuesday.....
Welcome to 5 things Tuesday! Here’s 5[not in any order] random things about me:)
1. I am in the process of starting a new adventure with my photography business…I have started a new blog called Photography Questions Answered..I will be posting 1-2 post a week about different tips, tricks, and products reviews on how to take good pictures whether you have a point and shoot or SLR camera. I also am teaching basic photography classes! My first one is March 12th in Columbia to a group of 6 girls and I’m also going to be teaching some via the internet[So if you are interested send me an email:)]
2. Kaz laughs at me all the time because of my country slang:) I say a lot of words funny…For example: Those heels are really big[should have been those hills are really big, or I ran up a big hill…I say it Heeeeels:)]
3. There’s something about Kaz and my dad when it comes to finding a parking spot…They park out in Arizona. I like parking close and will ride around for 2-3 minutes to look for a close spot. Kaz will park in the first spot he sees a mile away from the store. Are the men in your life like this? If it’s pouring rain, Kaz will park so far away….I don’t get it…..
4. I have an obsession and LOVE old people! I LOVE LOVE LOVE them. I always have….[I will definitely have another post on some old people who have had big impacts on my life]. I can see an older couple walking, or see an old man that I think is cute and just start crying. I love them to death but at the same time they break my heart. It’s a part of me.... BUT I love old people and think they are the cutest things and are just plain precious!
5. Kaz and I have nicknames that we call each other….He calls me “miss” and I call him “boo”. He’s my boo:) We love each other:)
Tell me 5 things[or less] about you!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Confession...
I have to confess….
Saturday night, I woke up around 3am. Normally when I wake up in the middle of the night, I will grab my phone[which is on the night stand beside me] and look at my email and facebook…[this is another story:)] So Saturday night, 3am I started connecting to my social media and I read a friends blog which talked about the things they have done craft wise for their children. This isn’t the first time, I’ve gotten down about this but it definitely made me think through things again…
Here’s the situation…I’m VERY VERY busy. The Lord has blessed us tremendously right now…I’m working a full time accountant job at a church PLUS doing photography full time AND have been doing this since May! It’s very very tiring AND THERE are SO MANY other things that I want to do[like sewing, crafts, spending more time with Kaz, etc] BUT I can’t. I don’t have the time….Back in December, Kaz asked what I wanted for Christmas. I REALLY wanted a sewing machine because I WANTED to learn how to sew…So he got the sewing machine BUT the more I thought about it I couldn’t use it. I didn’t have the time…So we took it back. SEE my problem is I WANT to do so many things BUT I haven’t been called to those things. The Lord has blessed me and called me to photography and in order for me to continually get better I have to learn and constantly study it….If I had it my way, I would be able to do all the things I want to do and be good at all of them BUT life’s not like that….Kaz has to remind me of this….Right now, it’s photography….This is what the Lord has entrusted me to do…..
So my confession….I stayed awake for an hour and a half getting upset about this. I REALLY want to learn how to sew and do other cool things like that BUT right NOW I can’t….I got upset about how little time I have right now for “extra activities”…..BUT I know where the Lord has us right now is for a season and He is blessing us with things we can’t yet see…. It reminded me of the parable of the talents[Matthew 25:13-20].
Are you ever like this?
Saturday night, I woke up around 3am. Normally when I wake up in the middle of the night, I will grab my phone[which is on the night stand beside me] and look at my email and facebook…[this is another story:)] So Saturday night, 3am I started connecting to my social media and I read a friends blog which talked about the things they have done craft wise for their children. This isn’t the first time, I’ve gotten down about this but it definitely made me think through things again…
Here’s the situation…I’m VERY VERY busy. The Lord has blessed us tremendously right now…I’m working a full time accountant job at a church PLUS doing photography full time AND have been doing this since May! It’s very very tiring AND THERE are SO MANY other things that I want to do[like sewing, crafts, spending more time with Kaz, etc] BUT I can’t. I don’t have the time….Back in December, Kaz asked what I wanted for Christmas. I REALLY wanted a sewing machine because I WANTED to learn how to sew…So he got the sewing machine BUT the more I thought about it I couldn’t use it. I didn’t have the time…So we took it back. SEE my problem is I WANT to do so many things BUT I haven’t been called to those things. The Lord has blessed me and called me to photography and in order for me to continually get better I have to learn and constantly study it….If I had it my way, I would be able to do all the things I want to do and be good at all of them BUT life’s not like that….Kaz has to remind me of this….Right now, it’s photography….This is what the Lord has entrusted me to do…..
So my confession….I stayed awake for an hour and a half getting upset about this. I REALLY want to learn how to sew and do other cool things like that BUT right NOW I can’t….I got upset about how little time I have right now for “extra activities”…..BUT I know where the Lord has us right now is for a season and He is blessing us with things we can’t yet see…. It reminded me of the parable of the talents[Matthew 25:13-20].
Are you ever like this?
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Considering it pure joy....
I think[FOR NOW] I’m finally at a place where I can be happy for other people who are pregnant….It’s been a long journey with infertility and so much of me has wanted to give up completely…I’ve experienced a lot of hurt[still do] but at the same time I’m seeing this trial as a blessing….
I was talking to a friend yesterday who is pregnant…It’s the first time I’ve talked to her in awhile and she told me the story of how she found out she was pregnant, and a little of her and her husbands story since then…Normally, when I talk to friends and they tell me this stuff I cry but yesterday was different. I was actually happy for them….Not that I’m not happy for other friends but initially I’m sad because all I think about is that I don’t have children, and question my faith, and why it isn’t happening for us. But yesterday, I really didn’t do that….I was rejoicing that the Lord was faithful to this couple in this way…
You see, Kaz and I truly can look back and see WHY we haven’t had children yet. We are THANKFUL that it didn’t happen 2 years ago when we started trying because the Lord has done so much in our lives since then and has truly PREPARED us for the day we do have a child. He has PROVIDED for us in ways we would have never expected, and has GROWN our marriage to be stronger. BUT more importantly, HE HAS given us THANKFUL hearts, HOPEFUL hearts. PRAYING hearts, and LOVING hearts.
By any means, I’m not perfect….and I still have really rough days with this, but for NOW I’m satisfied and content with our lives…I’m still PRAYING for a child, and most important I’m HOPEFUL and BELIEVING that we will have a child!!!
Dear friends, if you struggle with infertility I would love to hear your story or simply pray for you. Please email me….
If you have a blog dedicated to a certain ministry or struggle, please go to Kelly’s Korner for Show Us Your Life Friday….
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:2-4
I was talking to a friend yesterday who is pregnant…It’s the first time I’ve talked to her in awhile and she told me the story of how she found out she was pregnant, and a little of her and her husbands story since then…Normally, when I talk to friends and they tell me this stuff I cry but yesterday was different. I was actually happy for them….Not that I’m not happy for other friends but initially I’m sad because all I think about is that I don’t have children, and question my faith, and why it isn’t happening for us. But yesterday, I really didn’t do that….I was rejoicing that the Lord was faithful to this couple in this way…
You see, Kaz and I truly can look back and see WHY we haven’t had children yet. We are THANKFUL that it didn’t happen 2 years ago when we started trying because the Lord has done so much in our lives since then and has truly PREPARED us for the day we do have a child. He has PROVIDED for us in ways we would have never expected, and has GROWN our marriage to be stronger. BUT more importantly, HE HAS given us THANKFUL hearts, HOPEFUL hearts. PRAYING hearts, and LOVING hearts.
By any means, I’m not perfect….and I still have really rough days with this, but for NOW I’m satisfied and content with our lives…I’m still PRAYING for a child, and most important I’m HOPEFUL and BELIEVING that we will have a child!!!
Dear friends, if you struggle with infertility I would love to hear your story or simply pray for you. Please email me….
If you have a blog dedicated to a certain ministry or struggle, please go to Kelly’s Korner for Show Us Your Life Friday….
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:2-4
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Living in fear….
First, let me start by telling you a story that happened last night…
We bought a stroller from some friends of ours[NO, we are NOT pregnant BUT we do HOPE to have children one day AND this was a very nice stroller AND a great price!]. Well, it was in our office folded down and Miley happened to see if for the first time[We got it on Monday night]. Of course, she started barking at it and was VERY scared…I kept telling her it was Ok[because by me saying Ok, she knows it‘s OK to do something]. Well, she barked and had her tail between her legs. SO I HAD the brilliant[NOT REALLY] idea to open it up so that she could see the whole stroller. Well, I didn’t lock it so when she went to smell it, the stroller collapsed and she tucked her tail between her legs and took off running…I felt awful. So I put it up again and LOCKED it this time. She was so scared she wouldn’t even come near it. She got in the corner behind Kaz and tried her best to jump and get out of the wall in our kitchen[MIND, the stroller was nowhere near her at this time..]. So then I thought well I’ll force her to smell it SO I picked her up and took her over to it. She got away and wanted nothing to do with the stroller. SO THEN, Me AND Kaz put the stroller in the extra bedroom and took her in there and locked the door. We stayed for 20 MINUTES and still she wouldn’t go near it, so then Kaz tried once again to pick her up and take her to it. Miley was so scared that she started SHAKING FOR 10 MINUTES…SHE WAS SO SCARED. So we gave up trying….
BUT I FELT AWFUL….I FELT AWFUL THAT I TRIED TO MAKE HER LIKE IT..I FELT AWFUL THAT SHE WAS SCARED AND I MADE IT WORSE…I FELT AWFUL BECAUSE I DON’T WANT HER TO BE SCARRED.
I thought about this all last night and it reminded me of some things in my own life…Miley couldn’t see that the stroller wouldn’t hurt her…She couldn’t see that everything was ok and she was safe. By her hiding from it, she was living in fear…I DO THIS ALL THE TIME. I LIVE IN FEAR 90% of the time. I automatically think the worst… It’s something Kaz and I always talk about…
I worry all the time that I left something plugged in at home, EVEN if I’ve checked it 3 times. I’ll leave for work and start worrying and in my mind I can already picture the house burned down, how I find out, and what we will do from there…
With adventurous stuff, like hiking I LIVE in fear and believe that an animal is going to attack me and Kaz is going to watch the whole thing, and I imagine what he would do without me….
If I call Kaz, and he doesn’t answer and I know he’s driving, I think the worst. I think what if he was in a car accident and something really bad is happening…how will I find out, what will I do, etc?
NOW I know this sounds crazy, BUT I KNOW that YOU have done this also…You may not do it AS MUCH as I do but it’s common for most women. NOW in doing this, I’m not trusting in the Lord’s protection of my life or His plan, AND I MISS OUT ON SOME REALLY GREAT THINGS. See just like with us last night…I KNEW that Miley would be okay. There was nothing that was going to happen to her BUT she DIDN’T see that or believe that. It’s the same with our walk with the Lord...HE HAS THE PERFECT PLAN…HE WATCHES OVER US….AND HE DOESN’T MAKE MISTAKES IN OUR LIFE[unlike me trying to push Miley to do something that probably made the situation worse…]
Even though I’m scared of the unknown[or future] because I can’t see what’s in store, it DOESN’T mean the worst…The Lord’s plan is PERFECT, HE IS GOOD, AND HIS PLAN IS GOOD FOR ME….AND FOR YOU!!
I’ve taken a lot from the incident last night and I’ve tried to explain it but maybe I haven’t in the best way….Did you get anything from this story? Any lessons learned or truth shown? Tell me about it….
Here are a few pictures from last night….
We bought a stroller from some friends of ours[NO, we are NOT pregnant BUT we do HOPE to have children one day AND this was a very nice stroller AND a great price!]. Well, it was in our office folded down and Miley happened to see if for the first time[We got it on Monday night]. Of course, she started barking at it and was VERY scared…I kept telling her it was Ok[because by me saying Ok, she knows it‘s OK to do something]. Well, she barked and had her tail between her legs. SO I HAD the brilliant[NOT REALLY] idea to open it up so that she could see the whole stroller. Well, I didn’t lock it so when she went to smell it, the stroller collapsed and she tucked her tail between her legs and took off running…I felt awful. So I put it up again and LOCKED it this time. She was so scared she wouldn’t even come near it. She got in the corner behind Kaz and tried her best to jump and get out of the wall in our kitchen[MIND, the stroller was nowhere near her at this time..]. So then I thought well I’ll force her to smell it SO I picked her up and took her over to it. She got away and wanted nothing to do with the stroller. SO THEN, Me AND Kaz put the stroller in the extra bedroom and took her in there and locked the door. We stayed for 20 MINUTES and still she wouldn’t go near it, so then Kaz tried once again to pick her up and take her to it. Miley was so scared that she started SHAKING FOR 10 MINUTES…SHE WAS SO SCARED. So we gave up trying….
BUT I FELT AWFUL….I FELT AWFUL THAT I TRIED TO MAKE HER LIKE IT..I FELT AWFUL THAT SHE WAS SCARED AND I MADE IT WORSE…I FELT AWFUL BECAUSE I DON’T WANT HER TO BE SCARRED.
I thought about this all last night and it reminded me of some things in my own life…Miley couldn’t see that the stroller wouldn’t hurt her…She couldn’t see that everything was ok and she was safe. By her hiding from it, she was living in fear…I DO THIS ALL THE TIME. I LIVE IN FEAR 90% of the time. I automatically think the worst… It’s something Kaz and I always talk about…
I worry all the time that I left something plugged in at home, EVEN if I’ve checked it 3 times. I’ll leave for work and start worrying and in my mind I can already picture the house burned down, how I find out, and what we will do from there…
With adventurous stuff, like hiking I LIVE in fear and believe that an animal is going to attack me and Kaz is going to watch the whole thing, and I imagine what he would do without me….
If I call Kaz, and he doesn’t answer and I know he’s driving, I think the worst. I think what if he was in a car accident and something really bad is happening…how will I find out, what will I do, etc?
NOW I know this sounds crazy, BUT I KNOW that YOU have done this also…You may not do it AS MUCH as I do but it’s common for most women. NOW in doing this, I’m not trusting in the Lord’s protection of my life or His plan, AND I MISS OUT ON SOME REALLY GREAT THINGS. See just like with us last night…I KNEW that Miley would be okay. There was nothing that was going to happen to her BUT she DIDN’T see that or believe that. It’s the same with our walk with the Lord...HE HAS THE PERFECT PLAN…HE WATCHES OVER US….AND HE DOESN’T MAKE MISTAKES IN OUR LIFE[unlike me trying to push Miley to do something that probably made the situation worse…]
Even though I’m scared of the unknown[or future] because I can’t see what’s in store, it DOESN’T mean the worst…The Lord’s plan is PERFECT, HE IS GOOD, AND HIS PLAN IS GOOD FOR ME….AND FOR YOU!!
I’ve taken a lot from the incident last night and I’ve tried to explain it but maybe I haven’t in the best way….Did you get anything from this story? Any lessons learned or truth shown? Tell me about it….
Here are a few pictures from last night….
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
I slid off the tracks a little….
Do you ever start out on the right track and then slide off the road a little? Well, that’s how I’ve been with my healthy journey….
I did really really good for awhile…and then slowly I got off track. NOW I didn’t crash- just took a small turn…[I haven’t lost anymore weight BUT haven’t gained any either! I’ve continued to lose inches though:)]
Diet Coke: I didn’t have ANY for 2 weeks then I started compromising a little and now I’m back to drinking them a lot more….SO I’m going to try and start again taking it day by day. My thing is I really like the taste….I NEED something besides water to drink…I get bored drinking water ALL day. Do you have any suggestions?
Running: I was up to 7 miles!!! I’ve still continued running but not every day like I was so I’m starting back today! I at least want to run 5 days a week:) It’s just so hard for me to go to the gym after work, so If I don’t go during lunch then it’s easier for to me to justify in the afternoons not to go…
30 day shred: I made it to day 6:( So today I’m also starting back on it! I can do it, I can do it, I can do it! It’s 20 minutes a day…I CAN DO IT!
Eating healthy: I’ve still done really good at this. I’ve watched what I eat but at the same time I haven’t tried to control it so much! If we were out to eat, I got what I wanted and really enjoyed it but didn’t go overboard. I’ve found some really good healthy snacks to eat[cauliflower and fat free ranch dressing, mango delight with celery, etc]. For lunch I’ve been bringing chicken and brown rice, and 2 sweet potato round patties[If you’ve never had these, PLEASE go get them from your grocery store (frozen section)! They are amazing!!!]
AND 1 new sweet that I’m in LOVE with is this: Blue Bunny Aspen Bar! It’s amazing! I’ve been having it as my sweet after dinner and I really look forward to it. I will save all day on sweets just for this!!!
Where are you on your healthy journey? Do you have any snacks or foods that you love? TELL me about them…I would LOVE to know!
I did really really good for awhile…and then slowly I got off track. NOW I didn’t crash- just took a small turn…[I haven’t lost anymore weight BUT haven’t gained any either! I’ve continued to lose inches though:)]
Diet Coke: I didn’t have ANY for 2 weeks then I started compromising a little and now I’m back to drinking them a lot more….SO I’m going to try and start again taking it day by day. My thing is I really like the taste….I NEED something besides water to drink…I get bored drinking water ALL day. Do you have any suggestions?
Running: I was up to 7 miles!!! I’ve still continued running but not every day like I was so I’m starting back today! I at least want to run 5 days a week:) It’s just so hard for me to go to the gym after work, so If I don’t go during lunch then it’s easier for to me to justify in the afternoons not to go…
30 day shred: I made it to day 6:( So today I’m also starting back on it! I can do it, I can do it, I can do it! It’s 20 minutes a day…I CAN DO IT!
Eating healthy: I’ve still done really good at this. I’ve watched what I eat but at the same time I haven’t tried to control it so much! If we were out to eat, I got what I wanted and really enjoyed it but didn’t go overboard. I’ve found some really good healthy snacks to eat[cauliflower and fat free ranch dressing, mango delight with celery, etc]. For lunch I’ve been bringing chicken and brown rice, and 2 sweet potato round patties[If you’ve never had these, PLEASE go get them from your grocery store (frozen section)! They are amazing!!!]
AND 1 new sweet that I’m in LOVE with is this: Blue Bunny Aspen Bar! It’s amazing! I’ve been having it as my sweet after dinner and I really look forward to it. I will save all day on sweets just for this!!!
I found this cool and healthy blog…This lady loves green smoothies and drinks…I’m not there yet with the whole green thing[I’ve had bad experiences with green drinks] BUT I’m going to try some of her stuff! My friend Rhonda LOVES green drinks! Kaz and I LOVE juicing and have it every day! I can tell such a difference when I have juice and when I don’t[including my health…We juiced for a solid month and I never had sinus problems…We stopped for 1 week for vacation and I woke up the last 4 days with sinus problems every morning…Once we started back, I haven’t had a problem since…] That’s just one of the benefits I’ve seen!
Where are you on your healthy journey? Do you have any snacks or foods that you love? TELL me about them…I would LOVE to know!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
5 things TUESDAY....
So from now on, every Tuesday will be 5 little things day....
1. Growing up I wanted a pet GOAT! My parents got me 2 when I was in college and I named them Billy and Giant! Giant didn’t last very long so then we got Leroy! Billy passed away:( BUT Leroy is still going strong…he eats a lot and looks pregnant ALL the time because he’s so fat!
2. I HATE getting up in the mornings…Kaz has such a hard time waking me up…This morning he tried for 30 minutes and finally I told him I wasn’t in a talking mood:) It only last for about 2-3 minutes that I’m grumpy but I HATE HATE HATE getting up….
3. The first thing I do when I get home every day is put on these oversized FMU[the college I attended] sweatpants. When I’m at home I like to be comfortable!
4. In college, I used to write the word “learnt” in all my papers, and then finally my sweet friend Anne told me “learnt” wasn’t a word:) It’s still a big joke today!
5. It stresses me out to wash my hair because I lose so much…I shed like crazy BUT shed the most after I take a shower. I can literally run my fingers through my hair and I pull out handfuls….In college, I was so stressed at one point that I started getting a bald spot:( and I would cry every morning while fixing my hair….SO NOW I only wash it every other day….
Tell me five things[OR LESS] about you:)
Billy and Leroy
Me and Billy
2. I HATE getting up in the mornings…Kaz has such a hard time waking me up…This morning he tried for 30 minutes and finally I told him I wasn’t in a talking mood:) It only last for about 2-3 minutes that I’m grumpy but I HATE HATE HATE getting up….
3. The first thing I do when I get home every day is put on these oversized FMU[the college I attended] sweatpants. When I’m at home I like to be comfortable!
4. In college, I used to write the word “learnt” in all my papers, and then finally my sweet friend Anne told me “learnt” wasn’t a word:) It’s still a big joke today!
5. It stresses me out to wash my hair because I lose so much…I shed like crazy BUT shed the most after I take a shower. I can literally run my fingers through my hair and I pull out handfuls….In college, I was so stressed at one point that I started getting a bald spot:( and I would cry every morning while fixing my hair….SO NOW I only wash it every other day….
Tell me five things[OR LESS] about you:)
Monday, February 15, 2010
a lazy weekend....
This weekend was rare for me…I had no photography sessions or weddings!!! I intentionally didn’t plan anything because I wanted a whole weekend to do absolutely nothing!
Friday, I literally stayed on the couch ALL DAY! That morning I did go to a class at the gym, but after I got home I stayed on the couch all day. If I needed to get on the computer, I did it on the couch! It was wonderful:)
Saturday night, Kaz and I went on a valentines date to see the movie Valentine’s Day…I must say I was really disappointed. If we wouldn’t have been in the middle of the isle around a lot of people, I probably would have left. The movie portrayed teenage sex, affairs both in dating and marriage, keeping lies or secrets from your spouse or partner, and homosexual relationships. I sat through the whole movie thinking this is awful….So I was really bummed about that BUT it was nice to have a little date with Kaz!
Sunday, we were lazy again! We got to take a special little girl on a valentines lunch date and we had a blast! AND GET THIS….I took a 4 HOUR NAP on Sunday! Can you believe that? 4 hours!!!
It was a great weekend! I loved spending time with Kaz and truly being able to rest and relax! I hope you had a great weekend as well:)
Here’s a little surprise I had for Kaz. I made this heart and tied it around Miley’s neck with a shoestring…It’s not the best picture but she wouldn’t sit still:) Kaz LOVED it and Miley pranced around like she had on diamonds! [she's loves costumes...]
Friday, I literally stayed on the couch ALL DAY! That morning I did go to a class at the gym, but after I got home I stayed on the couch all day. If I needed to get on the computer, I did it on the couch! It was wonderful:)
Saturday night, Kaz and I went on a valentines date to see the movie Valentine’s Day…I must say I was really disappointed. If we wouldn’t have been in the middle of the isle around a lot of people, I probably would have left. The movie portrayed teenage sex, affairs both in dating and marriage, keeping lies or secrets from your spouse or partner, and homosexual relationships. I sat through the whole movie thinking this is awful….So I was really bummed about that BUT it was nice to have a little date with Kaz!
Sunday, we were lazy again! We got to take a special little girl on a valentines lunch date and we had a blast! AND GET THIS….I took a 4 HOUR NAP on Sunday! Can you believe that? 4 hours!!!
It was a great weekend! I loved spending time with Kaz and truly being able to rest and relax! I hope you had a great weekend as well:)
Here’s a little surprise I had for Kaz. I made this heart and tied it around Miley’s neck with a shoestring…It’s not the best picture but she wouldn’t sit still:) Kaz LOVED it and Miley pranced around like she had on diamonds! [she's loves costumes...]
Sunday, February 14, 2010
our story[part 2].....
So after I left the Atlanta airport it was only a matter of time before I went back to my former relationship…ONCE AGAIN, I hurt Kaz….I didn’t tell him but he found out which made it worse…..
After about 6 months, I broke things off for the LAST time with my former boyfriend….I honestly thought Kaz would never talk to me again BUT I felt like I needed to explain things to him so I wrote him an email[I was a chicken, so I emailed instead of calling!]. I heard through friends that Kaz was going on some dates and I just knew I had blown it…
My good friend Spence asked me to help with a project which of course Kaz was heading up…It was Spence’s way of getting us to talk again[he had been a fan of us from the beginning..]. SLOWLY, Kaz and I started talking. We emailed a lot at first, then talked on the phone about everything you can imagine[we used to talk about food a lot!], then we started going on few dates! It was my senior year, and the beach project was coming up again…This time it was different because Kaz was on staff with Campus Outreach and the project was in Orlando, FL and we all worked at Disney World! With Kaz being on staff, we weren’t really supposed to date during the summer BUT we managed to go on a few dates! All throughout the summer, he would surprise me with little gifts….little notes….and really anything he thought would make me smile! Over the summer, Kaz had invited me to a family wedding after project[he told me I would get to meet his FAMILY…]. I invited Kaz to spend a few days at Myrtle Beach with my family….
SO the last night of project was upon us, and around 12 at night I got a knock on our hotel door and it was Kaz. See most of the people on the project wasn’t leaving the next day until around noon BUT I was leaving that morning really early at like 5am so Kaz wanted to tell me bye. When he came to the door, he said “I wanted to ask you to be praying about us dating….” That was it. I was really confused because it wasn’t like this was something new….I had already been praying about it and I wanted him to know that….So after I thought about it for awhile I texted him the next day on the drive home and asked him if he was asking me to date or if was asking me to pray about it because I had already been praying about it…REMEMBER Kaz was VERY shy;) He wrote back and said it came out all wrong because he was nervous, and that he was asking me to date:)
Well, I wasn’t about to send him a text back because we weren’t together…SO the next day he had planned to come down to Myrtle Beach to spend a few days with my family. When Kaz arrived at the beach I was really nervous because there was this awkward tension between us….Later that night, we decided to go take a walk on the beach and after about 15 minutes of trying to brave the nerve to tell him I said, “I would love to date you…” If it wasn’t bad enough saying it[because I nervous], he didn’t hear me so I had to say it again!! So that’s how we started dating…We spent out first night as boyfriend and girlfriend watching The Incredibles on the front porch swing of the beach house at Myrtle Beach!
Fast forward 8 months later, and Kaz proposed[I will tell you how at a later time!]. We got married 5 months later and here we are today! I LOVE him with all my heart and I’m so thankful the Lord didn’t allow him to give up on me! Happy Valentine’s Day Kaz!
After about 6 months, I broke things off for the LAST time with my former boyfriend….I honestly thought Kaz would never talk to me again BUT I felt like I needed to explain things to him so I wrote him an email[I was a chicken, so I emailed instead of calling!]. I heard through friends that Kaz was going on some dates and I just knew I had blown it…
My good friend Spence asked me to help with a project which of course Kaz was heading up…It was Spence’s way of getting us to talk again[he had been a fan of us from the beginning..]. SLOWLY, Kaz and I started talking. We emailed a lot at first, then talked on the phone about everything you can imagine[we used to talk about food a lot!], then we started going on few dates! It was my senior year, and the beach project was coming up again…This time it was different because Kaz was on staff with Campus Outreach and the project was in Orlando, FL and we all worked at Disney World! With Kaz being on staff, we weren’t really supposed to date during the summer BUT we managed to go on a few dates! All throughout the summer, he would surprise me with little gifts….little notes….and really anything he thought would make me smile! Over the summer, Kaz had invited me to a family wedding after project[he told me I would get to meet his FAMILY…]. I invited Kaz to spend a few days at Myrtle Beach with my family….
SO the last night of project was upon us, and around 12 at night I got a knock on our hotel door and it was Kaz. See most of the people on the project wasn’t leaving the next day until around noon BUT I was leaving that morning really early at like 5am so Kaz wanted to tell me bye. When he came to the door, he said “I wanted to ask you to be praying about us dating….” That was it. I was really confused because it wasn’t like this was something new….I had already been praying about it and I wanted him to know that….So after I thought about it for awhile I texted him the next day on the drive home and asked him if he was asking me to date or if was asking me to pray about it because I had already been praying about it…REMEMBER Kaz was VERY shy;) He wrote back and said it came out all wrong because he was nervous, and that he was asking me to date:)
Well, I wasn’t about to send him a text back because we weren’t together…SO the next day he had planned to come down to Myrtle Beach to spend a few days with my family. When Kaz arrived at the beach I was really nervous because there was this awkward tension between us….Later that night, we decided to go take a walk on the beach and after about 15 minutes of trying to brave the nerve to tell him I said, “I would love to date you…” If it wasn’t bad enough saying it[because I nervous], he didn’t hear me so I had to say it again!! So that’s how we started dating…We spent out first night as boyfriend and girlfriend watching The Incredibles on the front porch swing of the beach house at Myrtle Beach!
Fast forward 8 months later, and Kaz proposed[I will tell you how at a later time!]. We got married 5 months later and here we are today! I LOVE him with all my heart and I’m so thankful the Lord didn’t allow him to give up on me! Happy Valentine’s Day Kaz!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Our Story[Part 1]....
it's a little long....
NOW before you read this….remember don’t judge me:) We’ve all made mistakes....
In college, I dated this guy[not Kaz]. We broke up right before Summer Beach Project…Now in college, I was involved in Campus Outreach. Every summer we had a summer beach project usually in Cocco Beach, FL where 100+ students from The Collge of Charleston, The Citadel, Francis Marion University, and Charleston Southern University would attend. We worked during the day at local places and then at night had different trainings to help us grow in our walk with the Lord. So, I knew it was going to be a difficult summer because this guy was going to the beach project and we were both room leaders[We lead a room of 3-4 girls/or guys]. It just so happened that Kaz was in his room….. SO of course, I didn’t talk to Kaz and honestly I could have cared less about him. I had 2 really good friends who was head over heels for Kaz but I had never talked to him…That summer we had 2 interactions:)
1. I had very bad knee problems that I found about that summer…I was told to stop running[at that time I was running about 5 miles a day]. I couldn’t stop so every morning I would get up when it was still dark and go about a mile away from the hotel so no one would see me running….WELL Kaz loved running too so HE saw me every morning and never said a word:)
2. I asked to borrow some of this camo clothes for a 4th of July party we had! This is a picture of me wearing his cloths:)
So the summer was over, and I was back at school. My best friend Logan was dating Kaz’s roommate. A friends wedding was coming up so Logan and her boyfriend[Kaz’s roommate] talked Kaz into asking me….I didn’t know anything about Kaz. A lot of people always talked so highly of Kaz but I still associated him with my old boyfriend because they were roommates for a summer so I just didn’t know about him….Kaz called and asked me on the date. The date turned into a whole weekend date…See the wedding was in Charleston so me and Logan stayed with friends and since Kaz lived in Charleston we ended up going out a couple of times. We went to the wedding, went on a date to marble slab, and out to dinner….He was SO SWEET. He paid everytime….NOW, let me just say. Kaz had never had a girlfriend so he was really really nervous…It was cute!
After the dates, he ASKED if he could call me. Of course.. so he started calling and to be honest I liked him, I just wasn’t ready for a boyfriend….I told him and we still talked every now and then but not everyday…..The next summer we had the opportunity to go to South Africa with Campus Outreach[a group of about 18 students]. We had to raise support for the trip so we knew about 6 months out that we were going[Kaz was one of the guys]. So we started talking more and more, he asked me on a couple of dates, and I REALLY REALLY liked him. Now, let me just say….I NEVER felt like I DESERVED a guy as good as Kaz. He was such a sweet, pure, loving guy and the guy I dated before was completely different….I always felt guilty because in the previous relationship we had a very bad breakup and I never knew what Kaz knew…OR what he thought of me….Since he was roommates with this guy I had no idea what he knew about our relationship and so I always felt a little guilty….Mine and Kaz’s relationship started getting more serious and the week before we left for South Africa he asked if we could go on intentional dates while we were over there…[we were still just friends…we hadn’t had a define the relationship talk but I knew he wanted to date..]. WELL, I had never fully gotten over this other guy and a week before the trip he approached me and wanted to date again….I fell for it AND HURT Kaz for the 1st time[I say 1st time because as you will see there will be a LOT of these…].
South Africa Summer….
I didn’t talk to Kaz the first 3 weeks we were in South Africa..I completely acted like nothing had ever happened with us BUT at the same time didn’t tell him I was back dating this other guy BUT he knew….I can’t imagine how much I hurt him..
The couple[Cory and Shannon] that lead the trip had a trick up there sleeve[see we all lived in the same house for 3 months SO it was obvious there was tension]. I had planned to have lunch with Shannon one day, and it just so happened Kaz had planned to have lunch with Cory the same day. Instead of us driving separately, they decided we would ride together and eat at restaurants close by….AKWARD….It was the first time me and Kaz had to confront each other….
After around week 3, I felt really convicted about the relationship I was in…See it was always something that I wanted and never what the Lord was calling me too SO I did what I wanted most of the time. I called the guy and broke it off….Slowly, Kaz and I started talking as friends…He was over all the techincal stuff and at the end of the summer was in charge of making a video, so he took a lot of pictures that summer...One of the ways he started talking to me was by asking to take pictures of me:) I knew what he was doing though....HaHa...He asked me on a date middle of the summer and I was so excited and nervous I couldn’t even fix my own hair. I made my friend Taren straighten it for me:) We went ice skating and out to dinner and had a blast! Like I’ve mentioned before Kaz was very very sweet. He always would write me little notes of encouragement, buy me little gifts, etc…BUT THIS ONE topped it off…My parents decided to visit while we were in South Africa. The day they arrived I got extremely sick…SO sick I had to be taken to the ER and have fluids injected in me…It went on for about a week and at the beginning Kaz did everything he could to make me feel better. He would go to the store[without me asking] to get me medicine…My parents stayed at a house right down the road from the house we stayed in, so Kaz would go in the mornings and pick my parents up so they could come see me….or go with my dad to get medicine or food for me…He really really cared! The last week in South Africa, Kaz asked if we could continue going on dates when we returned to the US. I said yes…..Below are a few pictures from South Africa...
I DON’T know what came over me but on the flight back home I was so ready to be at home I didn’t even tell Kaz goodbye….I left the Atlanta airport without even speaking to him or telling him bye…I completely ignored him…..He said at that point he knew…….
To be continued…..
NOW before you read this….remember don’t judge me:) We’ve all made mistakes....
In college, I dated this guy[not Kaz]. We broke up right before Summer Beach Project…Now in college, I was involved in Campus Outreach. Every summer we had a summer beach project usually in Cocco Beach, FL where 100+ students from The Collge of Charleston, The Citadel, Francis Marion University, and Charleston Southern University would attend. We worked during the day at local places and then at night had different trainings to help us grow in our walk with the Lord. So, I knew it was going to be a difficult summer because this guy was going to the beach project and we were both room leaders[We lead a room of 3-4 girls/or guys]. It just so happened that Kaz was in his room….. SO of course, I didn’t talk to Kaz and honestly I could have cared less about him. I had 2 really good friends who was head over heels for Kaz but I had never talked to him…That summer we had 2 interactions:)
1. I had very bad knee problems that I found about that summer…I was told to stop running[at that time I was running about 5 miles a day]. I couldn’t stop so every morning I would get up when it was still dark and go about a mile away from the hotel so no one would see me running….WELL Kaz loved running too so HE saw me every morning and never said a word:)
2. I asked to borrow some of this camo clothes for a 4th of July party we had! This is a picture of me wearing his cloths:)
After the dates, he ASKED if he could call me. Of course.. so he started calling and to be honest I liked him, I just wasn’t ready for a boyfriend….I told him and we still talked every now and then but not everyday…..The next summer we had the opportunity to go to South Africa with Campus Outreach[a group of about 18 students]. We had to raise support for the trip so we knew about 6 months out that we were going[Kaz was one of the guys]. So we started talking more and more, he asked me on a couple of dates, and I REALLY REALLY liked him. Now, let me just say….I NEVER felt like I DESERVED a guy as good as Kaz. He was such a sweet, pure, loving guy and the guy I dated before was completely different….I always felt guilty because in the previous relationship we had a very bad breakup and I never knew what Kaz knew…OR what he thought of me….Since he was roommates with this guy I had no idea what he knew about our relationship and so I always felt a little guilty….Mine and Kaz’s relationship started getting more serious and the week before we left for South Africa he asked if we could go on intentional dates while we were over there…[we were still just friends…we hadn’t had a define the relationship talk but I knew he wanted to date..]. WELL, I had never fully gotten over this other guy and a week before the trip he approached me and wanted to date again….I fell for it AND HURT Kaz for the 1st time[I say 1st time because as you will see there will be a LOT of these…].
South Africa Summer….
I didn’t talk to Kaz the first 3 weeks we were in South Africa..I completely acted like nothing had ever happened with us BUT at the same time didn’t tell him I was back dating this other guy BUT he knew….I can’t imagine how much I hurt him..
The couple[Cory and Shannon] that lead the trip had a trick up there sleeve[see we all lived in the same house for 3 months SO it was obvious there was tension]. I had planned to have lunch with Shannon one day, and it just so happened Kaz had planned to have lunch with Cory the same day. Instead of us driving separately, they decided we would ride together and eat at restaurants close by….AKWARD….It was the first time me and Kaz had to confront each other….
After around week 3, I felt really convicted about the relationship I was in…See it was always something that I wanted and never what the Lord was calling me too SO I did what I wanted most of the time. I called the guy and broke it off….Slowly, Kaz and I started talking as friends…He was over all the techincal stuff and at the end of the summer was in charge of making a video, so he took a lot of pictures that summer...One of the ways he started talking to me was by asking to take pictures of me:) I knew what he was doing though....HaHa...He asked me on a date middle of the summer and I was so excited and nervous I couldn’t even fix my own hair. I made my friend Taren straighten it for me:) We went ice skating and out to dinner and had a blast! Like I’ve mentioned before Kaz was very very sweet. He always would write me little notes of encouragement, buy me little gifts, etc…BUT THIS ONE topped it off…My parents decided to visit while we were in South Africa. The day they arrived I got extremely sick…SO sick I had to be taken to the ER and have fluids injected in me…It went on for about a week and at the beginning Kaz did everything he could to make me feel better. He would go to the store[without me asking] to get me medicine…My parents stayed at a house right down the road from the house we stayed in, so Kaz would go in the mornings and pick my parents up so they could come see me….or go with my dad to get medicine or food for me…He really really cared! The last week in South Africa, Kaz asked if we could continue going on dates when we returned to the US. I said yes…..Below are a few pictures from South Africa...
when my parents visited...
one of the pictures Kaz took...
I DON’T know what came over me but on the flight back home I was so ready to be at home I didn’t even tell Kaz goodbye….I left the Atlanta airport without even speaking to him or telling him bye…I completely ignored him…..He said at that point he knew…….
To be continued…..
Friday, February 12, 2010
this valentines day.....
I’m a very down to earth person….I don’t like doing BIG things for valentines day….Every year since we’ve been married I’ve wanted to do low key things….BUT let me tell you about our first valentines day…..
Kaz and I had been dating for about 7 months….I knew he was going to propose because Kaz can’t keep a secret[well I can’t either] so he had already spilled the beans and gave me a time frame for when it would happen….Well, of course that wasn’t enough so I kept asking for all these hints….So our first valentines day together he made reservations at a really high class restaurant downtown Charleston.
Kaz came over to my apartment valentines day morning and gave me a letter[Our 7 month anniversary was close to v-day, so we decided to do a joint celebration]. I’m going to tell you tomorrow and Sunday our story BUT let me just mention that Kaz was very very shy. I was his first girlfriend…it took him 4 months to even hold my hand….SO he gave me this letter and this was a part of it:
“Amy, thank you so much for choosing me, caring for me, putting up with me-I know that’s a lot and I can’t tell you how special you are and what you mean to me. Miss[that’s what he calls me] one day we are going to be together forever! Listen, can you hear me? No? Well, I guess I’ll have to tell you what I’m saying…Amy, I LOVE you. That sure makes me smile to say that! I LOVE you!
So that was the first time he told me loved me…in a letter and then when I looked up at him after reading the letter he told me face to face! SO needless to say, I honestly thought he might propose that night at dinner….
We got really dressed up…had a great dinner….and then drove back to my apartment. Once I realized he wasn’t going to propose I got really upset…I don’t know what came over me…I REALLY thought he was going to propose…SO I told him…CAN YOU BELIVE THAT? I told him….I don’t remember a lot but I remember we had this hour long argument and conversation sitting in the car on the side of the road in front of my apartment about my expectations….
So anyway…a beautiful evening turned sour all because I expected him to do something that he didn’t know about….he had given me no reason to believe it would be that night I just thought it would be….SINCE then I like low key valentines day dates…..Our first vday being married we went to Chick-fila[my choice]. This year, all I want is to go to see the movie Valentines Day….We are cooking dinner tonight at home for our vday dinner and I’m so excited about it:)
How about you? What kind of valentine day dates do you like?
Kaz and I had been dating for about 7 months….I knew he was going to propose because Kaz can’t keep a secret[well I can’t either] so he had already spilled the beans and gave me a time frame for when it would happen….Well, of course that wasn’t enough so I kept asking for all these hints….So our first valentines day together he made reservations at a really high class restaurant downtown Charleston.
Kaz came over to my apartment valentines day morning and gave me a letter[Our 7 month anniversary was close to v-day, so we decided to do a joint celebration]. I’m going to tell you tomorrow and Sunday our story BUT let me just mention that Kaz was very very shy. I was his first girlfriend…it took him 4 months to even hold my hand….SO he gave me this letter and this was a part of it:
“Amy, thank you so much for choosing me, caring for me, putting up with me-I know that’s a lot and I can’t tell you how special you are and what you mean to me. Miss[that’s what he calls me] one day we are going to be together forever! Listen, can you hear me? No? Well, I guess I’ll have to tell you what I’m saying…Amy, I LOVE you. That sure makes me smile to say that! I LOVE you!
So that was the first time he told me loved me…in a letter and then when I looked up at him after reading the letter he told me face to face! SO needless to say, I honestly thought he might propose that night at dinner….
We got really dressed up…had a great dinner….and then drove back to my apartment. Once I realized he wasn’t going to propose I got really upset…I don’t know what came over me…I REALLY thought he was going to propose…SO I told him…CAN YOU BELIVE THAT? I told him….I don’t remember a lot but I remember we had this hour long argument and conversation sitting in the car on the side of the road in front of my apartment about my expectations….
So anyway…a beautiful evening turned sour all because I expected him to do something that he didn’t know about….he had given me no reason to believe it would be that night I just thought it would be….SINCE then I like low key valentines day dates…..Our first vday being married we went to Chick-fila[my choice]. This year, all I want is to go to see the movie Valentines Day….We are cooking dinner tonight at home for our vday dinner and I’m so excited about it:)
How about you? What kind of valentine day dates do you like?
Thursday, February 11, 2010
a ton of other blogs....
So as I mentioned before, last week I attended the Blissdom conference! It was amazing and I learned so much! I got the chance to meet tons of bloggers and I wanted to share a few of their sites with you. These bloggers blog about being a mom, organizing, healthy living, scrapbooking, etc. I couldn’t share the blog for every person I met, so I narrowed it down this way. The first set of blogs are blogger friends who I got the chance to sit with at the conference. The second set of blogs are bloggers who spoke at breakout sessions that I attended. These are some great blogs!
Go check them out!
Blogger friends who I sat with:
Red Bean Dream- http://www.redbeandream.com/
Beach Brights- http://www.beachbrights.blogspot.com/
Live Fearlesslee- http://www.livefearlesslee.com/
The Violet Fig- http://www.thevioletfig.blogspot.com/
Lynns Kitchen Adventures- http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/
Completely Organizing Solutions- http://www.completeorganizingsolutions.com/
The Simple Scrapper- http://www.simplescrapper.com/
The Frugal Find- http://www.thefrugalfind.com/
The Adventures of Motherhood- http://www.theadventureofmotherhood.com/
Rachel Boldman- http://www.rachelboldman.blogspot.com/
Savor the Thyme- http://www.savorthethyme.blogspot.com/
The Broccoli Cupcake- http://www.broccolicupcake.com/
The Plus Size Mommy- http://www.theplussizemommy.com/
Staci Brown- http://www.stacijbrown.blogspot.com/
Oh Amanda-http://www.ohamanda.com/
Featured bloggers who spoke at breakout sessions I attended:
Moma Advice- http://www.momadvice.com/
Adventures in Babywearing- http://www.adventuresinbabywearing.com/
The Mommy Blog- http://themommyblog.net/
Tip Junkie- http://www.tipjunkie.com/
5 minutes for mom- http://www.5minutesformom.com/
The Blog Frog- http://theblogfrog.com/
Girfriendology- http://girlfriendology.com/
Today's Mama- http://www.todaysmama.com/
Manic Mommies- http://www.manicmommies.com/
Mamlogues- http://www.mamalogues.com/
The Inspired Room- http://theinspiredroom.net/
Scribbit- http://scribbit.blogspot.com/
The Simple Mom- http://simplemom.net/
Mom Generations-http://www.momgenerations.com/
A Soutern Fairytale- http://asouthernfairytale.com/
Green and Clean Mom- http://greenandcleanmom.org/
Beauty and Bedlam-http://beautyandbedlam.com/
The Nesting Place- http://nestingplacenc.blogspot.com/
Redneck Momma-http://redneckmomma.com/
If you have any blogs you would like to share with me, leave a comment:)
Go check them out!
Blogger friends who I sat with:
Red Bean Dream- http://www.redbeandream.com/
Beach Brights- http://www.beachbrights.blogspot.com/
Live Fearlesslee- http://www.livefearlesslee.com/
The Violet Fig- http://www.thevioletfig.blogspot.com/
Lynns Kitchen Adventures- http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/
Completely Organizing Solutions- http://www.completeorganizingsolutions.com/
The Simple Scrapper- http://www.simplescrapper.com/
The Frugal Find- http://www.thefrugalfind.com/
The Adventures of Motherhood- http://www.theadventureofmotherhood.com/
Rachel Boldman- http://www.rachelboldman.blogspot.com/
Savor the Thyme- http://www.savorthethyme.blogspot.com/
The Broccoli Cupcake- http://www.broccolicupcake.com/
The Plus Size Mommy- http://www.theplussizemommy.com/
Staci Brown- http://www.stacijbrown.blogspot.com/
Oh Amanda-http://www.ohamanda.com/
Featured bloggers who spoke at breakout sessions I attended:
Moma Advice- http://www.momadvice.com/
Adventures in Babywearing- http://www.adventuresinbabywearing.com/
The Mommy Blog- http://themommyblog.net/
Tip Junkie- http://www.tipjunkie.com/
5 minutes for mom- http://www.5minutesformom.com/
The Blog Frog- http://theblogfrog.com/
Girfriendology- http://girlfriendology.com/
Today's Mama- http://www.todaysmama.com/
Manic Mommies- http://www.manicmommies.com/
Mamlogues- http://www.mamalogues.com/
The Inspired Room- http://theinspiredroom.net/
Scribbit- http://scribbit.blogspot.com/
The Simple Mom- http://simplemom.net/
Mom Generations-http://www.momgenerations.com/
A Soutern Fairytale- http://asouthernfairytale.com/
Green and Clean Mom- http://greenandcleanmom.org/
Beauty and Bedlam-http://beautyandbedlam.com/
The Nesting Place- http://nestingplacenc.blogspot.com/
Redneck Momma-http://redneckmomma.com/
If you have any blogs you would like to share with me, leave a comment:)
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