Monday, December 10, 2007
I can only be me!
Friday, December 07, 2007
Merry Christmas!
So the day after Thanksgiving I drover over to Silverdale to go shopping with the women like we do every year. This year it was very cold out and pretty frosty at 7 in the morning! My mom called me when I was in Federal Way and started crying on the phone. She scared me so bad on the phone because she told me the girls (my cousins Melissa, Jaime, Janae and Erica) got in an accident and rolled the suburban! I got so scared I took my foot off the gas pedal (good timing for the phone call because there was a speed trap and I was speeding). So anway, my mom then tells me she will see me at the mall at the time she said she would be there. I didn't understand this since she said the girls just got in an accident so I called her back after she calmed down some. So after talking to people every 5 mintues and waiting at the mall for over an hour, everyone finally got to the mall. The girls had hit a patch of ice on the road. They fish tailed alittle in the road and then skidded to a stop on the side of the ride, on an embankment, then the suburban fell on its side. So they didn't really roll the car but it was still pretty scary all in all. The girls are all ok, thank God! So my uncles had to wait until 11am for the two truck to come. They then called us because Karen had the keys and had to get to the ferry in 30 minutes, it took us 20 mintues to find her since Jim had her phone. She hurried down to the ferry and missed it and then had to go back to my Grandma's because Jaime had accidentally taken Dean's keys and he had to be at work. So there was only 8 of us at lunch, we had to sit at different tables because we didn't want to wait an hour for lunch so shopping was definately not the same as normal. It was still so nice to see Melissa and Janae since they are away at school. Great to catch up with the newleywed Jaime also.
So the Saturday after Thanksgiving was the 100th Apple Cup and the COUGARS WON!!!! That is right...Huskies lost all!!! HA HA HA!!!! It was a really great game and very interesting. I again was so tired after such a busy weekend but I was still super excited that the Cougs won! Below is a photo of a house divided, Ray's Brother Randy and mom Rhonda. Randy and I are the big Cougar fans of the family!
We got a little bit of snow last weekend. Enough to get me super excited when I got out of bed and everything was white. It started snowing really hard for a couple of hours and then all melted away by the rain. Now it has been flooding everywhere. Rhonda's basement, where Randy and Shawna are living right now had 3-4 inches of water. Centralia was totally covered in water and I-5 was closed for days. I did get a few photos while it was snowing. Enjoy!
Saturday, November 17, 2007
It is finally official!
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Summer
Lots of photos below: Jaime and her Bridesmaids, Jace my cousin and Jaislynn Dean's neice, Bride and flower girl, each vase of flowers on the table had a 'G' on them and most of the flowers were from Grandma and Grandpa's garden, wedding cake with a 'G', cousins- Melissa, Kyle, Erica, Jesse, Luke, Tara and Jace, Kristin sang at the wedding, first kiss, the happy couple, me and Ray, Grandma and Jace, Blanks kids, me and Janae, L family and Janae and Melissa
Friday, August 24, 2007
For Julie
1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.
2. Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves.
3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog (about their 8 things) and post these rules.
4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose people to get tagged and list their names.
5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
My 8 Random Facts:
1. I have addictions to foods. The only problem is it is one food all the time until I get sick of it. Then it is on to a new one. I've been hooked on Cheetos, Parmesan Garlic Cheez-Its, Mini Rainbow Gummi Frogs, Gummi Frogs, Orange Milano Cookies. Now I'm serious here, I will stock this food and have it every single day until they either stop making it (Cheez-Its and Mini Rainbow Gummi Frogs) or until I've had enough that it is no longer appetizing. My current addiction is Coldstone Raspberry Sorbet with brownie mix-in. AMAZING
2. My desk at work is MY space. My space that is so extremely organized that when I come back from my weekend and a pen is not in the right place I get upset. I take it way too seriously and it sometimes ruins my morning. I currently share a desk with our leasing agent so it has been really hard for me to let my not so organized desk stay that way.
3. My dog Max is so very much like my child it even worries me!
4. My absolute favorite movie is 'The Other Sister' and you should so watch it.
5. I am currently patiently waiting a proposal and I know it is coming due to a joint bank account and I know it does not go with tradition but I guess that is how our relationship works and planning a wedding in my head for next August! You better be there!
6. I don't know if I can come up with two more facts about myself
7. With the hot weather we have had this summer, I undress as soon as I walk in the door and usually lounge around in bra and underwear or tshirt because clothes are way too uncomfortable.
8. Like Julie my alarm is never set to an even time but always ends in a 7
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Water Aerobics
We started a myspace page for our apartments hoping to get some more advertising from that but not sure how else to get the name out there other than telling all my friends and so far that hasn't worked. :(
Last weekend was Duvall Days and on the way there I got rear-ended. That made for a fun night. I'm thinking that is why my neck still hurts some. They still haven't been able to get ahold of the lady that hit me and it wasn't her car and they are trying to find out if she has insurance or not. Not really any damage to the car but it made me really mad. She was driving like a crazy lady, I think she may have been drinking and the cops haven't done anything. I told them she was driving erracticly, was probably drinking and had no license or insurance on her and they haven't done anything. Makes me mad!!! Then people like me will probably get pulled over for not using a turn signal! (the truck's aren't working)
So at work I got shopped and it came back bad so now Liz wants Tiffany to write me up. I really don't think it is fair that I'm being written up for that. I remember the lady that did the shop and I didn't deserve the score she gave me. She was so rude and her kids were rowdy and when she apologized for her kids I said it was no problem, I was so nice and she didn't want to see the model and was looking for a three bedroom which we didn't have available to show and so I got docked for that. Then her daughter asked me to go to lunch with them and I said I usually don't leave on Sundays and she docked me for that too! That is bull because I'm not allowed to leave with a prospect and go to lunch with them! That is wrong! So then they sent another shopper since that one was so bad and I was with a resident signing a lease and I told him that Tiffany was more than welcome to help him or he could wait and I would be with him in a minute and he YELLED at me "NO! I WANT TO TALK TO YOU RIGHT NOW!" It kinda creeped me out and I said "I'm sorry sir but I am with a resident but Tiffany is more than welcome to show you around" and he got all huffy and then gave me the exact same score as the other lady!!! Little fishy if you ask me! This shopping company they use is bad because they were both trashy people, rude people and most likely people that have no experience and they don't know what to look for until they get home and read the report and realize what they were supposed to do and then we get docked for it. I'm so mad about it! I really want to be back in Redmond right now. I wish Simpson was hiring because I would love to be back up at Ray's old place on Redmond Ridge. I did apply with HSC so I guess I'll see if anything comes of that. Maybe I'll start secret shopping on my days off and get $100 each! People just looking for money!
Anyway, I got my hair cut last Wednesday and love it! Feels so much better to have it thinned! I met up with Olga for lunch and we were pigs! :D Then I got a chocolate raspberry milkshake to go and that was delicious! Now I'm just waiting for payday on Friday...how fun huh?
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Exciting Times
Max running in the sand!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
PROMOTION!!!!!!
Thursday, April 05, 2007
The Hat Game
In other news work is a little better I guess. Except for the fact that Liz is now telling Tiffany that Kerry and I both need to work Sat and Sun and Kerry is really pissed. I don't care, I would've liked to have Sunday off but since I don't know it doesn't really affect me. I'd most likely get Mon-Tues off which would be nice to have with Ray being able to take those days off better than Wed-Thurs. Tiffany said that she is really happy with my work right now and said that I have really stepped it up and she is impressed. She wishes now she had bumped me up instead of hiring outside but oh well, hopefully I'll still be rewarded for the work I'm doing.
My dad turned 50 last week so we had a couple different things for him. On his bday the fam went to Olive Garden, I got the Eggplant Parmigina...yummy! My dad's mom was in town so it was nice to see her. Then on Thursday we had my parents and grandma over to dinner and I made Crab and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken and was told it was very good. (sure hope people don't lie to me when I cook) Then on Saturday the entire family went to my parents for Taco Night. My uncle David brought over his Wii and my dad was being his competitive self on the bowling game. It was fun to see everyone. I guess Easter is at my aunt Nancy's this year, hopefully I can leave work a little early to head out there cuz I love being with everyone!
On Sunday we went to Tiffany and Nate's to play games. Nate's parents and sister were over so it was fun to meet them. We played 'The Hat Game' and it was so much fun! You put a bunch of names in a hat (famous people) and you draw out of the hat and you can say anything about this person but the name but it's hard sometimes because you might draw someone you don't know and try and figure out how to get people to guess it. Hopefully we'll be getting together more for games because it has been really fun!
I have booked our trip to Cannon Beach for May and I'm so excited! We won't be able to do as much as last time because we will have Max with us and he can't stay in the room alone. Wish they had a doggie daycare! ;) It will still be nice to get away and put out toes in the sand! Ray wants a BBQ for his bday so I also have to save up for that. I would've liked to get my hair done but money is a little tight right now. Kristy's wedding is on the 21st and I'm SOO excited! It should be fun! :D I think that is it for now, hope y'all are well!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Not much to say....
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Is this normal? I want to be happy!
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Wishing and hoping
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Work
Thursday, February 08, 2007
How do you correct life?
Right now, I want to be right in that spot again. I want to be watching a beautiful sunset with the man I love with no stress. I'm not sure really what to write now. Life hasn't been the best lately. Work has been pretty stressful. I feel like Tiffany doesn't want me as the assistant and I really don't understand that. She promised me that position when we left Piedmont and now I don't know what changed. I don't even hang out with her anymore and I once again feel like I have no friends. Life was better before. I was hanging out with Tiffany and Diana and work was good and now I'm lonely. Money is a little tight lately and I'm trying to get Ray and I on a joint account so I will be tackling all of his bills as well. I learned a lot from my dad as far as getting stuff paid off and I'm willing to help Ray do the same so that we can eventually be debt free and buy a home. I didn't get my ring as planned because of some financial issues but I'm hoping for soon. I keep trying to tell myself to stay optimistic and it will come but I've been doing that and I'm still not there. Its just I wish I didn't want it as much as I do, but I want him to want me and to love me and want to marry me, but I'm beginning to wonder if it will really ever happen. And with work I feel like I made a bad decision in coming here but then I feel like I had no other choice since there were no other offers. And it's not that I just made a bad decision for me it's that it effects Ray and Max as well. I don't want to find another job but I also don't want to be treated the way I have been lately. The really sad thing is that I have seen my aunt three times since last summer and that was Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Years. All family things and we never even got to really talk. I feel like she is doing the same thing that my mom did to her that she promised me she wouldn't do to me no matter what. I know she is busy and has three kids and is working at the school but I miss her and I miss the kids and I feel like I can't go over there anymore cuz I'm doing something they don't approve of. I'm also realizing how much I really do love my parents and how much they really do love me. I've never been huge fans of them until now and I miss them. The one thing that I have been thinking about is to go online and find a job in Texas or Florida and just move down there and start over but I can't do that to Ray and I'm scared. I'm sorry this is such a depressing post but I had to get some of my feelings in writing. Hopefully I'll be up and cherry again soon. Love you all!
Thursday, January 11, 2007
It is 2007!!
Christmas: We had a lot of Christmas' this year. On the 23rd we went to Ray's dad's in Port Orchard. That was a lot of fun, the dogs actually were getting along! We had oyster stew and chicken, wonderful like always! His dad and Maggie really seemed to enjoy the gifts we gave them so that was nice. On Christmas Eve I got off work and went to my parents to watch the game and then to church. Christmas morning Ray and I had here with Max, then I left to my parents, then to my aunts and then to Rhonda's. A very busy day! I got SOOO much kitchen stuff so that was great! 13 cookbooks total this year!
Birthday: On my bday my mom and I got manis and pedis and went shopping. Then that night family (Williams and Blankenbecklers) came over for dinner. I got even more kitchen stuff! Yippiee!! We had planned on going to the casino on Friday with Jess and Steve but things didn't work out. Ray and I went to Ikea instead and got a few things, the entertainment center we wanted was sold out though.
New Year's Eve: We spend with Jess and Steve and a lot of family at Vickie and Kevin's. It was soo good to see everyone again! It was a fun night and there is a video of it out there! Scary! It was so good to see Jess and Steve the night before for the UFC fight as well! Miss them already!
New Year's Day: I spent with my family at the William's while Ray was sick at home. We played Texas Hold 'Em most of the day. My aunt and I actually ended up bring the same thing to make that day and for some reason mine didn't turn out as well as they had the night before. I hate when I make something for people and it doesn't work. I feel stupid then.
Work: Ynette has given her two weeks so her last day is the 21st. It stinks that she is leaving because we get along really well but her moving to Everett makes sense. I really want the assistant position and I will do whatever I need to, to show that I can handle it. I think work will be better as well since Ynette is leaving and that caused a lot of tension in the office with her and Tiffany. Just sad to see her go.
Sickness: As far as my sickness goes, it's all better now. I stopped taking all the pills I was taking and I'm feeling SOO much better! Yeah for no more pills as well!
Weather: We've had the craziest weather this winter and we got even more this week. Tuesday started off with a big storm and a light dusting of snow everything. Then Wednesday was the snow storm. I left Snohomish at 3:30 and got home at 6pm (usually 45 min drive) and the sucky thing was that the snow was moving south so I was just behind the moving clouds the whole way home. It was a scary drive once I got off the freeway and came up the hill. Everything is so icy now, the parking lot here is just plain ice! I think we got a total of 6 inches here, and pretty much everywhere had that as a minimum. If you want to see all the pictures I took go to www.kodakgallery.com and my sign in to look at pictures is missjuliepuff and password juana888.
That is it so far, going to take some more pictures of the pretty snow now that it is sunny out. That is the best when there is snow and sun!