Wednesday, July 11, 2012

If You Really Knew Me

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{Vignettes} started this and I had to participate...


You'd know I hate horror movies and anything that makes me scared. I have way too big of an imagination to be able to separate fiction from reality.

You'd know I'm a walking contradiction, especially when it comes to relationships. On one end, I'm a strong-willed, independent woman...but on the other end, I'm very traditional in the way I view the roles of men and women.

You'd know I wore non-prescription glasses in high school for about six months and not for "fashion" reasons. I got hit in the eye with an egg in high school...yes an actual egg. Growing up, my school at some point had thought of the brilliant idea to have "egg" fights with the seniors vs. the juniors. Picture this, pitch black out, driving around in pick ups, wearing full on camo gear, throwing dozens upon dozens of eggs at each other. Well, I was the extremely unlucky person to get hit directly in the eye with one. It was awful...excruciating painful. I had to lay in bed for two weeks because if I moved to drastically, I could have gone blind. Moral of the story, after I was "recovered", the doctors requested I wear glasses to protect my eye in case it got bumped too hard in school.

You'd know I say the word "alcohol" and "always" really weird. I never noticed it until a couple of years ago my friends started pointing it out to me. No idea why I though..

You'd know I let my dogs give me kisses on the lips every day. I know it's weird and probably gross, but they're my babies and I love them. I also talk to them as if they were humans, let them sleep in bed with us, call myself strictly mommy and Andrew strictly daddy.  

You'd also know I want to be a mommy, like yesterday. I dream of what it will be like everyday. Anytime there's children around, I always gravitate to them. My latest word for adorable children are "nuggets"...just ask Andrew...he laughs at me every time.

You'd know I'm incredibly impatient and a bit of a control freak. When I know I want something...I want it right then.

You'd know I have a very loving and sensitive soul.  I used to be very opinionated, outspoken, and rude sometimes. I didn't have much of a filter and didn't take into account how I might be hurting people in the process. Today I "put myself in other people's shoes" as they say. I don't want to make anyone feel uncomfortable, inferior, or bad around me. If I ever do, it eats me up inside. I may not like everyone, but if I don't like/get along with someone, I just stay clear of them. And if someone has mean and hurtful things to say about me, I don't take it as personal anymore...because the older I get the more I realize mean spirited people are caused by their own jealously and/or things that they may or may not know.

You'd know I'm an incredibly affectionate person. I love to be in close contact with the people I love {giving my family and friends hugs...always holding Andrew's hand or putting my arm around him...stuff like that.}

You'd know that I'm horrible, horrible with money. No matter how hard I try be conscious of my spending, I swear my money just disappears. 

You'd know I love meeting new people and discovering new connections with them. I also love when I stumble upon blogs of people I don't even know and find myself relating to exactly what they are saying. It's so refreshing to know there's people out there that have similar thoughts and issues.

You'd know I'm ridiculously and incredibly hard on myself. To the point that it's rather disgusting.

You'd know I get affected easily by people's happy and sad moments. I'm incredibly emotional and tend to personalize over very happy and very sad things. For example, I'll cry at every wedding, even if I don't really know the people because it's such a beautiful moment to witness! I'll also cry if I hear a horrible tragedy, regardless of if I know the person very well or not. I just tend to feel a lot.







Wisdom Wednesday

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words of wisdom :)

couldn't have said this better myself...
sometimes i love to just lie down in the grass...and just look up to the sky :)
how lucky i am :)
i think carrie bradshaw and i are the same person
i think it's important to always be stronger than you even think is possible :)

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Interview With a One Year Old

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Needing a good laugh?
You have to check out this video...
I nearly DIED



The Bachelorette

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Okay, I'm obsessed with The Bachelor/Bachelorette!
Although I know most of the time the show is completely staged,
I'm a hopeless romantic that loves just watching love.

I'm also obsessed with this season's bachelorette, Emily.
I've had a girl crush ever since she was on Brad's season.
She's genuine, spunky, kind, outspoken, gorgeous, and a hot mama!



Last night was the biggest decision thus far...
deciding between these three:

Arie, Jef, and Sean
Emily booted Sean {top right}...
And is now down to Arie and Jeff.

From the very beginning I thought Arie should be the lucky man to call Emily his wife.
I think Jef is a sweetheart, but I just don't see that real, undying connection.

Arie and Emily seem to have immense passion.
Plus, let's be honest..he's not too rough on the eyes.
I also might be a bit biased...
you know, the whole dark featured man that he is...
 I legit only love dark featured, semi-scruffy men.
{just take a look at my man :)}






Who do YOU think will win the heart of Emily?? :)

Sunday, July 8, 2012

My Fitness Challenge

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I've talked a bit about my desire to increase my exercise and healthy eating habits.
I've been eating healthier, increasing my ab workouts, and running outside in the mornings... 

but... 

I've always hated running... 
It's just not my thing.
I'd rather play a sport {like the softball league I play every week}
or take a class {ie. yoga}...

So, I've been looking on {Pintrest} a lot recently and found a few workout inspirations that doesn't involve running. I also found a 7 Day Diet that I'll be starting tomorrow morning along with the workouts. Wish me luck!

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Wedding Season Is Upon Us

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It's officially wedding season
I love everything about weddings...
the way the groom is so nervous right before his bride walks down the aisle,
but then gets the biggest smile on his face once he sees her...

I love the speeches, the first dance, and the dance with the parents...
I love that there's hundreds of people at one event to simply just,
celebrate love.

On Saturday we drove to Waterloo, Iowa to celebrate the wedding of one of Andrew's friend's from college. It was such a blast. We got to see a lot of college friends that we haven't seen in years! 

We ate, drank, and danced

Congrats to the two love birds!

all dressed up!
my super hot date :)
college friends :)
some awesome men with the happy groom :)
there was a bit of a cake mishap haha
dancing the night away!
this may or may not be late in the night...haha
babes and me :)
having a bit too much fun? NEVER!


We're back in Minneapolis, and I'm not going to lie...
it feels nice to be home.

Now, this is our plan for the rest of the day :)

Friday, July 6, 2012

Friday's Letters

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Happy Friday! I've been lacking on here due to the chaos of the holiday this week.
{{Happy Birthday America!}}


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Dear 4th of July, you really rocked my world. But you also made me realize how I'm no longer able to party like I once used to. My body is still recovering.




Big Island again for the 4th of July


Dear work, thanks for not only letting me have the 4th off and get paid for it, but thank you for letting me leave at 2pm the day before (just because you rock!) Dear my Bauhaus fam, although we don't all live in the same building anymore, thanks for being my second family and always make me laugh hysterically anytime I'm around you three!


the best friend's anyone could ask for {and of course my nephew, Dashel :)}


Dear 100 degree summer heat, I love the heat, I really do. But I would appreciate not dripping sweat everytime I step out of my home, work, or car. Let's compromise and be 80 degrees. Just a suggestion! Dear Bell and Zo Zo, I missed you so much last weekend while your mommy and daddy got their party on. Although I know you two had a blast at your grandparents!


photoshoot with mama and zo zo when she got back {because i'm normal like that}
Dear Andrew, I'm very much looking forward to our roadtrip to Iowa to watch Danny and Sarah get married. It'll be a nice break having it be just the two of us... getting away for the weekend, staying in a hotel, enjoying each other, and just celebrating love. :)