Connection between you & the last person who text messaged you?
We work together.
Where is your phone?
Um...purse?
Spell your name without an E:
Amy. Middle name without an E is more interesting: rn
What was the last thing you drank?
Water.
Do you have any piercings?
Ears.
Do you like your music loud or at a reasonable level?
Reasonable level.
What are you excited for?
In the immediate future, having Wednesday and Thursday off work. In the not-quite-as-immediate future, the wedding. :)
Have you lived in the same town your entire life?
Nope.
What was the highlight of your day?
Getting the rent paid and still having enough money left for groceries.
At this very moment, what exactly are you doing?
Sitting quietly in my room, filling out this survey.
Who was the last person you took a picture with?
Probably Jordan...I'm not sure, though.
What is your all-time favorite romance movie?
Ever After
Last time you had a headache?
Today. I actually took a pill, too--I hardly ever take pills for headaches.
Have you ever changed someones diaper?
Nope.
Do you know anyone named Betsy?
I don't think so.
When is the last time you went to taco bell?
It's been a while. The last time I remember going was when I worked at the mall, five months ago.
What do you have to do for your job?
Seat people, bus tables, open the door, some minor cleaning. Pretty easy.
Day been rough?
Not really. I'm tired, though. I wish I didn't have to work all day tomorrow.
Who did you last go out to eat with?
Jordan and my parents.
Any plans for Valentines Day?
Nothing planned yet (it is eight months away, after all), but I'm sure we'll do something.
What are you listening to?
Nothing.
Has the last person you kissed met your parents?
Yeah.
Do you ever cry during movies?
Rarely.
Who is usually the first person you see in the morning?
Jordan.
What do you want more than anything right now?
At the moment, a good latte would be fantastic. In general, I want the next two weeks to go by super fast so wedding festivities (bridal showers, bachelorette party, wedding, honeymoon!) can begin!!
What are you wearing?
Pink plaid shorts, white tank top, gray sweatshirt.
When was the last time a member of the opposite sex hugged you?
Today.
Do you think more about the past, present, or future?
Future.
Think of the last person who said I love you other than mom and dad, do you think they meant it?
I know he did.
Where is the last place you slept besides your bed?
A bed at my parents' house.
Do you think anyone has feelings for you?
Yes.
How many hours of sleep did you get last night?
Seven.
Do you miss anyone?
Yeah.
Are you wearing jeans right now?
Nope.
Have you ever kissed someone with braces?
No. A few former braces-wearers, though.
Have you kissed anybody with a tattoo?
Yeah.
Have you ever kissed anyone whose name started with a C, who?
No.
What did you do yesterday?
Went to church, went to work, took a nap, relaxed for a few hours, went to see The Proposal with Jordan.
What does the newest text message in your inbox say?
Something like "if anyone wants my Thursday shift this week, they can have it"
Who is the last person you missed a call from?
Sara
Have you ever kissed anyone you weren't dating?
Yeah.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
So excited :)
I'm getting married FIVE WEEKS from tomorrow. Eek! I'm getting so excited, I can hardly stand it!! Getting a bit stressed out, too. I feel like there's a thousand tiny things that I need to get done...I'm scared I'm going to forget something and not think of it until the last minute! I can totally picture myself dragging my bridesmaids with me to Wal-Mart at 3:00 AM the night before to buy ten dozen little bottles of bubbles.
Jordan is so over all the planning! He keeps saying that he can't wait until it's all finished and we're finally married. I can understand that; I'm feeling pretty over the planning, too. It was so much more fun in the early stages when I could focus on the big, exciting things (like my dress and the colors!) as opposed to all the teeny tiny details.
So, Jordan told me Spencer probably won't be living with us this year. I'm both happy and sad about this. Happy because I'll have more space in the living room for furniture (and hopefully a keyboard); sad because our rent will be a little higher per person. And I like Spencer! I was starting to look forward to having him live with us. I don't think his plans are set in stone yet, though. At this point, it could still go either way.
Okay. Enough of this...I need to get to bed. I have a lot of stuff to do tomorrow!
Jordan is so over all the planning! He keeps saying that he can't wait until it's all finished and we're finally married. I can understand that; I'm feeling pretty over the planning, too. It was so much more fun in the early stages when I could focus on the big, exciting things (like my dress and the colors!) as opposed to all the teeny tiny details.
So, Jordan told me Spencer probably won't be living with us this year. I'm both happy and sad about this. Happy because I'll have more space in the living room for furniture (and hopefully a keyboard); sad because our rent will be a little higher per person. And I like Spencer! I was starting to look forward to having him live with us. I don't think his plans are set in stone yet, though. At this point, it could still go either way.
Okay. Enough of this...I need to get to bed. I have a lot of stuff to do tomorrow!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Why am I....
STILL AWAKE?
This is just silly. I should have gone to bed hours ago! I have to get up and go to the bank before work, AND do laundry because I failed to get up yesterday to do it like I was supposed to. This is WoW's fault. It's taking forever to reinstall, and I'm too excited about it to go to bed before it's finished.
Speaking of finished......
It is! /cheer
This is just silly. I should have gone to bed hours ago! I have to get up and go to the bank before work, AND do laundry because I failed to get up yesterday to do it like I was supposed to. This is WoW's fault. It's taking forever to reinstall, and I'm too excited about it to go to bed before it's finished.
Speaking of finished......
It is! /cheer
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Good ol' summer storm
My lights are flickering! I wonder if we will actually lose power. Losing power doesn't sound very fun when Jordan isn't home...if it does go out, I'll just go to bed, alone. No fun in that! The storm is calming down for now, anyway.
I found out today that Jordan's mom and aunts want to give me a bridal shower! I'm excited. Getting married is fun--parties and presents all over the place! In addition to this bridal shower, the church is going to give us a wedding shower, and then I'll have my bachelorette party, too. And then after the wedding, we'll have the big reception and then another reception a week later for the church.
I've gotten SO much wedding stuff done in the past week--it feels good to have all the big stuff out of the way. I'm not feeling stressed at all! I do, however, feel like all I ever talk about/think about is the wedding...what's something exciting going on in my life that's non-wedding-related? Hmm....
Ooh, I started playing the guitar again! That's kinda exciting, right? It feels amazing to be playing an instrument that isn't the flute (sorry flute, but you pale in comparison to the piano and guitar!). My fingertips are already feeling very calloused. :)
Okay, I'm done rambling. I'm going to try to force myself to fall asleep now because I have to wake up and do laundry before work tomorrow. Blah.
I found out today that Jordan's mom and aunts want to give me a bridal shower! I'm excited. Getting married is fun--parties and presents all over the place! In addition to this bridal shower, the church is going to give us a wedding shower, and then I'll have my bachelorette party, too. And then after the wedding, we'll have the big reception and then another reception a week later for the church.
I've gotten SO much wedding stuff done in the past week--it feels good to have all the big stuff out of the way. I'm not feeling stressed at all! I do, however, feel like all I ever talk about/think about is the wedding...what's something exciting going on in my life that's non-wedding-related? Hmm....
Ooh, I started playing the guitar again! That's kinda exciting, right? It feels amazing to be playing an instrument that isn't the flute (sorry flute, but you pale in comparison to the piano and guitar!). My fingertips are already feeling very calloused. :)
Okay, I'm done rambling. I'm going to try to force myself to fall asleep now because I have to wake up and do laundry before work tomorrow. Blah.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Worrying...
I called Jordan half an hour ago to say goodnight. As usual, we talked for a couple minutes about how his shift is going, and guess who stopped by his hotel around 2:00 a.m.? A police officer. He came to tell Jordan that someone had been going around to all the hotels, luring employees away from the front desk, and then robbing them. Yeah. Needless to say, I'm worried. Jordan reassured me that their hotel doors are locked at this hour and he wouldn't be stupid enough to let someone he didn't recognize inside...but still! Just the idea that some crazy person is running around trying to rob hotels...ugh. I worry too much...(it kinda makes me dread becoming a mom someday. I'm going to be a wreck when I have to send my kids off to kindergarten).
Well, I can't sleep, so I'm going to fill out this silly survey. Hopefully, I'll be tired enough to go to bed by the end of it.
11 Layers of Me. Tag 11 people.
LAYER ONE: On the Outside--
Full Name: Amy
Birthday: Nov 24
School: University of Iowa
Major: English
Current Location: Iowa City, IA
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Righty or Lefty: Righty
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
LAYER TWO: On the Inside--
Your Heritage: German, English, Irish, Scottish
Your Fears: People I love being harmed.
Weakness: Um, chocolate?
Goal(s): Attain a bachelors degree in English and a masters in Creative Writing, raise a family, write a novel, publish a piece of my writing that I'm proud of.
Regrets: Nothing too serious.
Change one thing about your life: It would be nice to not have to work.
Relieve Stress: Playing the piano, writing, listening to music, taking a shower, blogging (lol)
Hardest thing ever dealt with: My grandfather's death five years ago and Jordan's collapsed lung last year.
What upsets you: Feeling helpless.
Vent about something: Why can't Applebee's "guests" just sit where I want them to sit? I try to rotate from section to section so the servers don't get upset, but everyone is so picky! "This is too close to the door!" "There's a baby crying on this side of the restaurant!" "I don't like tables, I want a booth!" Come on, people!
LAYER THREE: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow--
Your thoughts first waking up: Wow, I slept in late.
Your bedtime: Anything goes, especially now that it's summer.
Your most missed memory: Living at home in Burlington.
LAYER FOUR: You’re picking--
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi.
McDonald's or Burger King: Burger King.
Single or Group dates: Single, usually. Or very small group date--like 3 couples, max.
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee: If you mean cappuccino or black coffee, then cappuccino.
LAYER FIVE: Do You--
Do Drugs: Just caffeine (and lots of it. I love my coffee, pop, and tea!)
Have a crush: Yeah, I kinda have a thing for my future hubby...
Think you've been in love: Of course.
Want to get married: Yes.
Believe in yourself: Sometimes.
LAYER SIX: In the Past Month--
Drank alcohol: Yes.
Gone to the mall: Yes.
Eaten Sushi: Yes. That sounds so good right now...
Gone skating: Nope.
Dyed your hair: No.
Done something exciting: Not especially.
LAYER SEVEN: Have You Ever?--
Changed who you were to fit in: Eh, probably.
Stole a note that you weren't tagged in: Yeah. I stole this one from Katie, and pretty sure that I wasn't tagged. lol
LAYER EIGHT: Getting Old--
Age you're hoping to be married?: 21 :)
Age you're hoping to have children?: Before 30.
Want to travel to: Europe.
LAYER NINE: Perfect Mate--
Best Eye Color: Oh, whatever. I love my baby's blue eyes, though.
Best Hair Color: I don't care.
Short or Long Hair: Short.
LAYER TEN: What were you doing--
5 MINUTES AGO: This survey--it's long.
2 HOUR AGO: Watching TV.
1 DAY AGO: Being lazy.
1 YEAR AGO: Enjoying summer, getting ready for Grant and Nikcole's wedding and our move to Iowa City.
LAYER ELEVEN: Finish the Sentence--
I Love: Jordan
I Feel: a little better
I Hate: that I have to get up in five hours
I Hide: my ears whenever possible
I Miss: Jordan
I Need: to go to sleep
Well, I can't sleep, so I'm going to fill out this silly survey. Hopefully, I'll be tired enough to go to bed by the end of it.
11 Layers of Me. Tag 11 people.
LAYER ONE: On the Outside--
Full Name: Amy
Birthday: Nov 24
School: University of Iowa
Major: English
Current Location: Iowa City, IA
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Righty or Lefty: Righty
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
LAYER TWO: On the Inside--
Your Heritage: German, English, Irish, Scottish
Your Fears: People I love being harmed.
Weakness: Um, chocolate?
Goal(s): Attain a bachelors degree in English and a masters in Creative Writing, raise a family, write a novel, publish a piece of my writing that I'm proud of.
Regrets: Nothing too serious.
Change one thing about your life: It would be nice to not have to work.
Relieve Stress: Playing the piano, writing, listening to music, taking a shower, blogging (lol)
Hardest thing ever dealt with: My grandfather's death five years ago and Jordan's collapsed lung last year.
What upsets you: Feeling helpless.
Vent about something: Why can't Applebee's "guests" just sit where I want them to sit? I try to rotate from section to section so the servers don't get upset, but everyone is so picky! "This is too close to the door!" "There's a baby crying on this side of the restaurant!" "I don't like tables, I want a booth!" Come on, people!
LAYER THREE: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow--
Your thoughts first waking up: Wow, I slept in late.
Your bedtime: Anything goes, especially now that it's summer.
Your most missed memory: Living at home in Burlington.
LAYER FOUR: You’re picking--
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi.
McDonald's or Burger King: Burger King.
Single or Group dates: Single, usually. Or very small group date--like 3 couples, max.
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee: If you mean cappuccino or black coffee, then cappuccino.
LAYER FIVE: Do You--
Do Drugs: Just caffeine (and lots of it. I love my coffee, pop, and tea!)
Have a crush: Yeah, I kinda have a thing for my future hubby...
Think you've been in love: Of course.
Want to get married: Yes.
Believe in yourself: Sometimes.
LAYER SIX: In the Past Month--
Drank alcohol: Yes.
Gone to the mall: Yes.
Eaten Sushi: Yes. That sounds so good right now...
Gone skating: Nope.
Dyed your hair: No.
Done something exciting: Not especially.
LAYER SEVEN: Have You Ever?--
Changed who you were to fit in: Eh, probably.
Stole a note that you weren't tagged in: Yeah. I stole this one from Katie, and pretty sure that I wasn't tagged. lol
LAYER EIGHT: Getting Old--
Age you're hoping to be married?: 21 :)
Age you're hoping to have children?: Before 30.
Want to travel to: Europe.
LAYER NINE: Perfect Mate--
Best Eye Color: Oh, whatever. I love my baby's blue eyes, though.
Best Hair Color: I don't care.
Short or Long Hair: Short.
LAYER TEN: What were you doing--
5 MINUTES AGO: This survey--it's long.
2 HOUR AGO: Watching TV.
1 DAY AGO: Being lazy.
1 YEAR AGO: Enjoying summer, getting ready for Grant and Nikcole's wedding and our move to Iowa City.
LAYER ELEVEN: Finish the Sentence--
I Love: Jordan
I Feel: a little better
I Hate: that I have to get up in five hours
I Hide: my ears whenever possible
I Miss: Jordan
I Need: to go to sleep
Saturday, June 6, 2009
A Really Good Kiss
I just started a book called Literacy and Longing in L.A. (by Jennifer Kaufman and Karen Mack) I'm only fifty or sixty pages end, but I'm already recommending it--very funny read! Here's a quote from it that I love:
"I have this fantasy book club in my mind where other people feel as passionately as I do about reading. As if it were a really good kiss. The sheer pleasure and intimacy of having a relationship with a novelist and all the characters is transcendent--even sensual. Certain passages keep resonating in my head long after I've closed the book, and I often can't wait to get back to the story, as if it were a secret lover."
I have to work tonight and all day tomorrow (double shift, boo) and Monday night, as well. How depressing...especially when I'm in the mood to sit around and read for hours! I guess I'll have to wait til Tuesday.
"I have this fantasy book club in my mind where other people feel as passionately as I do about reading. As if it were a really good kiss. The sheer pleasure and intimacy of having a relationship with a novelist and all the characters is transcendent--even sensual. Certain passages keep resonating in my head long after I've closed the book, and I often can't wait to get back to the story, as if it were a secret lover."
I have to work tonight and all day tomorrow (double shift, boo) and Monday night, as well. How depressing...especially when I'm in the mood to sit around and read for hours! I guess I'll have to wait til Tuesday.
Relaxing, Reflecting, Remembering
Even though no one ever reads these surveys, I like filling them out. It's relaxing and gives me a chance to reflect and remember things about myself that I haven't thought about in a while--like the last time I crawled out a window...lol.
1. First thing you wash in the shower?
My hair.
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
Green with pink letters.
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again
Of course. I'd kiss him a billion more times.
4. Do you plan outfits?
Occasionally.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Relaxed and content, but kind of not wanting to go to work tonight.
6. What’s the closest thing to you that's red?
Picture frame.
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
I was dreaming about the night after Jordan and I get married. For some reason, it was Christmas and my grandparents were there.
8. Did you meet anybody new today?
Not yet!
9. What are you craving right now?
A nice biscotti to dip in my coffee.
10. Do you floss?
About once a week :\
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Cabbage Patch Kids.
12. Are you emotional?
Yes.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
Yeah, though not any time recently.
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Lick. Biting ice cream is really painful for me--my teeth are very sensitive.
15. Do you like your hair?
Yeah. I wish it was a bit thicker, though, like my mom's.
16. Do you like yourself?
Yes.
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Sure; I don't dislike him so much that I wouldn't eat with him.
18. What are you listening to right now?
A Time for Us from my Romantic Strings cd.
19. Are your parents strict?
Not really.
20. Would you go sky diving?
No. I'm not big on taking risks. Especially the kind that could kill you!
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Yeah, in moderation.
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
No.
23. Do you rent movies often?
Not very often. I'm horrible at remembering to take them back on time...I need to get Netflix!
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
My engagement ring.
25. How many countries have you visited?
Just this one.
26. Have you made a prank phone call?
Not that I can recall.
27. Ever been on a train?
Yeah. I liked it.
28. Brown or white eggs?
I've never had brown eggs. I don't know if I would know the difference, as far as taste goes.
29. Do you have a cell-phone?
Yes.
30. Do you use chap stick?
Yeah.
31. Do you own a gun?
No.
32. Can you use chop sticks?
Yep.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
My fellow Applebees hosts--Ashley and Brook, then Jordan later.
34. Are you too forgiving?
Perhaps.
35. Ever been in love?
Yes.
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow?
I don't know! Carissa is probably coming home from Burlington. I have no clue what Katie is doing.
37. Ever have cream puffs?
Yes--yum.
38. Last time you cried?
Several weeks ago, but I can't remember why.
39. What was the last question you asked?
"Does your creepy old man friend know that your engaged?"
40. Favorite time of the year?
It used to be summer, but I've recently changed my mind. Autumn is my favorite.
41. Do you have any tattoos?
Nope.
42. Are you sarcastic?
From time to time. Moreso when I'm around people who know me well.
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
Nope.
44. Ever walked into a wall?
Once or twice...
45. Favorite color?
Green. Red is my second favorite.
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Yeah, but not out of anger. It was more like "I bet you would never hit anyone!" "Really? I bet I would." "Oh yeah? Hit me right now. Slap me." *slap*
47. Is your hair curly?
No. Wavy if I let it air dry.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
I haven't purchased a CD in a long time. The last one I remember buying is Lifescapes Romantic Strings, and that was a couple years ago.
49. Do looks matter?
To an extent. It depends on who's looking, I guess.
50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
Yeah.
51. Is your phone bill sky high?
I'm still on my parents' cell phone plan...that'll change after the wedding, though.
52. Do you like your life right now?
Yes. Very much.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
I used to...not anymore, though. I've heard that falling asleep with TV/music/etc on will make you dependent on it and not able to fall asleep without it.
54. Can you handle the truth?
Yes.
55. Do you have good vision?
Nope! I had to get glasses when I was nine and my eyes have only gotten worse since then. Jordan is in the same boat...our kids are going to have horrible eye sight.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
I don't hate anyone. I can think of 2 people immediately that I dislike, but that's about it.
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
I don't like talking on the phone, although I do call Jordan every night when he's at work to tell him goodnight.
58. The last person you held hands with?
Jordan.
59. What are you wearing?
Sweats and my Cedar Point Day t-shirt that I've had since 1998 when it was like a dress on me.
60.What is your favorite animal?
Dogs.
61. Where was your default picture taken at?
In our bedroom.
62. Can you hula hoop?
Nope.
63. Do you have a job?
Yeah.
64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Gas and coffee at Casey's two nights ago.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
1. First thing you wash in the shower?
My hair.
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
Green with pink letters.
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again
Of course. I'd kiss him a billion more times.
4. Do you plan outfits?
Occasionally.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Relaxed and content, but kind of not wanting to go to work tonight.
6. What’s the closest thing to you that's red?
Picture frame.
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
I was dreaming about the night after Jordan and I get married. For some reason, it was Christmas and my grandparents were there.
8. Did you meet anybody new today?
Not yet!
9. What are you craving right now?
A nice biscotti to dip in my coffee.
10. Do you floss?
About once a week :\
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Cabbage Patch Kids.
12. Are you emotional?
Yes.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
Yeah, though not any time recently.
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Lick. Biting ice cream is really painful for me--my teeth are very sensitive.
15. Do you like your hair?
Yeah. I wish it was a bit thicker, though, like my mom's.
16. Do you like yourself?
Yes.
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Sure; I don't dislike him so much that I wouldn't eat with him.
18. What are you listening to right now?
A Time for Us from my Romantic Strings cd.
19. Are your parents strict?
Not really.
20. Would you go sky diving?
No. I'm not big on taking risks. Especially the kind that could kill you!
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Yeah, in moderation.
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
No.
23. Do you rent movies often?
Not very often. I'm horrible at remembering to take them back on time...I need to get Netflix!
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
My engagement ring.
25. How many countries have you visited?
Just this one.
26. Have you made a prank phone call?
Not that I can recall.
27. Ever been on a train?
Yeah. I liked it.
28. Brown or white eggs?
I've never had brown eggs. I don't know if I would know the difference, as far as taste goes.
29. Do you have a cell-phone?
Yes.
30. Do you use chap stick?
Yeah.
31. Do you own a gun?
No.
32. Can you use chop sticks?
Yep.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
My fellow Applebees hosts--Ashley and Brook, then Jordan later.
34. Are you too forgiving?
Perhaps.
35. Ever been in love?
Yes.
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow?
I don't know! Carissa is probably coming home from Burlington. I have no clue what Katie is doing.
37. Ever have cream puffs?
Yes--yum.
38. Last time you cried?
Several weeks ago, but I can't remember why.
39. What was the last question you asked?
"Does your creepy old man friend know that your engaged?"
40. Favorite time of the year?
It used to be summer, but I've recently changed my mind. Autumn is my favorite.
41. Do you have any tattoos?
Nope.
42. Are you sarcastic?
From time to time. Moreso when I'm around people who know me well.
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
Nope.
44. Ever walked into a wall?
Once or twice...
45. Favorite color?
Green. Red is my second favorite.
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Yeah, but not out of anger. It was more like "I bet you would never hit anyone!" "Really? I bet I would." "Oh yeah? Hit me right now. Slap me." *slap*
47. Is your hair curly?
No. Wavy if I let it air dry.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
I haven't purchased a CD in a long time. The last one I remember buying is Lifescapes Romantic Strings, and that was a couple years ago.
49. Do looks matter?
To an extent. It depends on who's looking, I guess.
50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
Yeah.
51. Is your phone bill sky high?
I'm still on my parents' cell phone plan...that'll change after the wedding, though.
52. Do you like your life right now?
Yes. Very much.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
I used to...not anymore, though. I've heard that falling asleep with TV/music/etc on will make you dependent on it and not able to fall asleep without it.
54. Can you handle the truth?
Yes.
55. Do you have good vision?
Nope! I had to get glasses when I was nine and my eyes have only gotten worse since then. Jordan is in the same boat...our kids are going to have horrible eye sight.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
I don't hate anyone. I can think of 2 people immediately that I dislike, but that's about it.
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
I don't like talking on the phone, although I do call Jordan every night when he's at work to tell him goodnight.
58. The last person you held hands with?
Jordan.
59. What are you wearing?
Sweats and my Cedar Point Day t-shirt that I've had since 1998 when it was like a dress on me.
60.What is your favorite animal?
Dogs.
61. Where was your default picture taken at?
In our bedroom.
62. Can you hula hoop?
Nope.
63. Do you have a job?
Yeah.
64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Gas and coffee at Casey's two nights ago.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
In Less Than Two Months...
I'm getting married in less than two months and I'm ridiculously excited about it. If the rest of our planning could be miraculously done (wouldn't that be amazing? I'm not looking forward to hand-addressing 200 envelopes this week), we would get married tomorrow. So why is it that, lately, everyone has been asking us if we're nervous? Anxious? Scared? I know that marriage is a pretty big step and we're relatively young to be taking it, but anxiety is the last thing that I'm feeling. As Jordan has grown fond of telling people, we already feel and act like we're married. What's so scary about making it official? I can't wait to be Amy Locke. (Doesn't that sound/look fantastic?!)
On to a less happy subject. Our apartment feels so empty. Kylie and Carissa both moved out, leaving the whole place to Jason, Jordan, and me (well, until Sara moves in on Friday). I miss Carissa, but not terribly. North Liberty is only ten miles away, so of course we'll still see each other frequently. Her keyboard is a different story... I played it when I was stressed, bored, angry and frustrated--half an hour every day, at least. I played it while waiting for the water to boil or the coffee to brew or the oven to preheat. Now I don't know what to do with myself! I wrote a poem for my poetry writing course last month that is oddly appropriate. I can relate to it much more now than when I wrote it...
To My Piano
On to a less happy subject. Our apartment feels so empty. Kylie and Carissa both moved out, leaving the whole place to Jason, Jordan, and me (well, until Sara moves in on Friday). I miss Carissa, but not terribly. North Liberty is only ten miles away, so of course we'll still see each other frequently. Her keyboard is a different story... I played it when I was stressed, bored, angry and frustrated--half an hour every day, at least. I played it while waiting for the water to boil or the coffee to brew or the oven to preheat. Now I don't know what to do with myself! I wrote a poem for my poetry writing course last month that is oddly appropriate. I can relate to it much more now than when I wrote it...
To My Piano
Your shining fingers carefully hold
Every fingerprint of mine.
How I miss you!
My fingers are lost without you,
Wandering aimlessly on desks
And armrests,
Missing our songs.
Your fingers wait patiently,
Eager to feel my branding thumb
On middle C. I’ll meet you there.
We’ll make some new music.
*sigh* Well, if nothing else, the loss of the keyboard has prompted me to return to neglected hobbies. Reading (for pleasure, not for class...) and journaling (or blogging, I should say), among other things. I actually got my flute out from under the bed last night and played for a while. I wish it wasn't such a piercingly loud instrument, though. I think on my next trip to Burlington, I'll steal my acoustic guitar back from Matt.
Well, I think it's time to take a shower and go to the library. I finished the book I was reading last night ("The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss. Great fantasy book. Fantasy has never been my favorite genre, but I absolutely loved it) and I need something new to read tonight when Jordan goes to work.
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