Well, last Sunday was Father's Day, and it made me think about both my mom and dad, and the characteristics I've picked up from them.
In so many ways I am most definitely my mother's daughter. I'm stubborn and head strong. I get frustrated easily, I'm impulsive, I'm determined, and I am passionate like my mother. Every now and then I catch myself using phrased I can hear coming directly out of my mothers mouth. It always makes me laugh when I tell Tyler he better "shape up". My mother is a very complicated woman, and we have a very difficult relationship most of the time. It's a personality clash because we often have too much in common.
My dad on the other hand has taught me what I want to be and what I expect others to be. My dad has so much strength and dignity, even at the most difficult times. My dad is probably the most decent person I've ever known. The year Tyler was gone, I lived at home with my dad, and I really got to know him as a person, and not so much as my "dad". He's intelligent and kind, with the kind of faith and integrity that I envy, and a love for his family, my brother John and I, and his precious granddaughters that is unwavering. When I screw up in my life, I never question if my dad still loves me, because that is when he shows me just how deep his love for me is. My mom on the other hand, even when I do the right thing, I'm never quite sure if she even likes me, let alone loves me. This is similar to how love worked with my grandparents as well. Even when I do my best I'm never quite sure if it's enough for my grandma, but when I screwed up my grandpa was always there to tell me how very wrong I am but also how very much he loves me. I really miss him.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
The Rules
I've been collecting many rules and sayings to live by from Pinterest for some time now. I plan to do a wall in our living room in with these sayings. Anyway, I got my first two 12x12's done, and I'm extremely pleased with the results... I'm also super excited I found frames at target.com; 3 for $17.00. Hobby Lobby was $24 a piece.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Finally Got My Frame Done
I guess it's been close to two months ago, but Tyler came strolling in from work late one Friday night. I remember wondering where in the hell he had been, but when he walked through the door he had this huge collage frame for me. When I asked him why, he told me because he loves the way my eyes light up when he surprises me... Anyway, I FINALLY got my frame completed, after it took what seems like forever for my prints to arrive!!!
School & Junk Shopping
Well, I am back at it for the next 12 weeks... The first six weeks consist of a communications course and a learning lab. The don't seem to be too tough but, time consuming nonetheless. I think I put in about 12 hours on school Sunday night & Monday, so I was exhausted by the time bedtime rolled around.
I played slacker yesterday, since it was Tyler's first day off in a week. We had a really great day. We were suppose to go to the park, but it was hot and miserable, so Tyler made an executive decision. We got up late, went to the mall, where I found a fabulous sale on jeans and capris at Rue 21. I bought two pairs of capris for less than $25. I also got my nails filled and cut down, so I can type like a normal human being again. After our trip to the mall came the fun part....
I've always been a "snob" about shopping. If it isn't either expensive or with designer labels I typically don't want much to do with it. The joys of being a frivolous woman... LOL. I guess Tyler finally got me out of my shell about that. He decided that it was a good day to go "Goodwill" shopping, and it was. I didn't even know where "Goodwill" was located.
At the first location I was still a little weird about the whole idea, but Tyler found another fish tank for Fredward and Edward, with a functioning light. He also bought a couple of "poker" drinking glasses, that he was super excited about. That boyish smile always makes the unpleasant so worth while. I did browse a few of the clothing racks and saw a pair of Vera Wang Jeans and a pair of DKNY. I want to do some research on resale prices before I buy, as we could make a little profit on Ebay. If I could sell a pair of jeans for at least $8, I could double my money. I'm not sure if its worth the time it would take to look through racks of clothing... maybe some day!!
At the second location, I started to get into our "junk" shopping!! I found a bright and summery turquoise shoulder bag from The Sak for under $5 that actually fits all of my stuff. Then we started looking for objects to decorate our kitchen. Since Tyler has been home from his court appointed vacation, we haven't been able to agree on a particular style of decor, which is starting to come together (finally, it only took us 5 months), when I found this interesting looking bottle filled with sunflower oil, bay leaves, rosemary, juniper, etc. It was dark enough to appeal to Tyler, and had a tag from its Italian manufacturer which appealed to me. We also found a similar bottle with other herbs and spices with various peppers without tags, but it was interesting enough to match. We also bought a Foreman grill, a cutting block, and few other odds and ends.
The third location, I began having fun looking through the clutter. It was located on the lower east side, off of Southeastern Blvd, so we were in a beautiful and high-end neighborhood. I thought I had died and gone to shopping heaven when I spotted a vintage Prada handbag within the first 5 minutes. It was in a locked case for auction with several other high-end designer bags so I didn't ask about it. As we looked through what was the size of a small warehouse packed with "stuff" I found several other glass bottles with the same Italian feel as the other two we purchased. We also found this unique wooden bottle like nick-nack with a a waxy label. I can't really place what it resembles, but it looks very vintage (and looks incredible) with my new collection of bottles. I also found a set of three wall hangings that are about 8x8, ceramic, and I would guess to be hand-painted, with different variations of coffee (espresso chocolate, mocha cafe creme, and vanilla francaise). We also found a long self to all of the bottles we purchased, a smaller shelf with a rack to hang dish towels and some candle holders, one of which wraps around one of our bottles perfectly. I also found some frames, and a couple of books with precious quotes that I will use for inspiration when scrapbooking.
By the time we were home, I was exhausted and my feet were throbbing. We ate a quick dinner of left over pizza, Tyler watched a Robert DeNiro movie on Netflix and set up our new fish tank (Edward loves the extra room to swim around but Fredward keeps hiding in the shells and shale), and I caught a nap. Around nine we ventured out to the dollar store for screws where I found a navy rug for our front room for $25. We hung shelves and pictures, painted candle holders, and arranged the bottles on the shelf, before hitting Mc Donalds for a frozen strawberry lemonade, and dinner for Tyler. We finally settled in on the couch with a new series on Netflix, before heading to bed and snuggles.
Today I am waiting for our Direct TV repairman to figure out what is wrong with out dish. I also have quite a bit of school work to get done. Tyler is working a double today, so may be an awfully lonesome day; just me, Edward, & hiding Fredward.
I played slacker yesterday, since it was Tyler's first day off in a week. We had a really great day. We were suppose to go to the park, but it was hot and miserable, so Tyler made an executive decision. We got up late, went to the mall, where I found a fabulous sale on jeans and capris at Rue 21. I bought two pairs of capris for less than $25. I also got my nails filled and cut down, so I can type like a normal human being again. After our trip to the mall came the fun part....
I've always been a "snob" about shopping. If it isn't either expensive or with designer labels I typically don't want much to do with it. The joys of being a frivolous woman... LOL. I guess Tyler finally got me out of my shell about that. He decided that it was a good day to go "Goodwill" shopping, and it was. I didn't even know where "Goodwill" was located.
At the first location I was still a little weird about the whole idea, but Tyler found another fish tank for Fredward and Edward, with a functioning light. He also bought a couple of "poker" drinking glasses, that he was super excited about. That boyish smile always makes the unpleasant so worth while. I did browse a few of the clothing racks and saw a pair of Vera Wang Jeans and a pair of DKNY. I want to do some research on resale prices before I buy, as we could make a little profit on Ebay. If I could sell a pair of jeans for at least $8, I could double my money. I'm not sure if its worth the time it would take to look through racks of clothing... maybe some day!!
At the second location, I started to get into our "junk" shopping!! I found a bright and summery turquoise shoulder bag from The Sak for under $5 that actually fits all of my stuff. Then we started looking for objects to decorate our kitchen. Since Tyler has been home from his court appointed vacation, we haven't been able to agree on a particular style of decor, which is starting to come together (finally, it only took us 5 months), when I found this interesting looking bottle filled with sunflower oil, bay leaves, rosemary, juniper, etc. It was dark enough to appeal to Tyler, and had a tag from its Italian manufacturer which appealed to me. We also found a similar bottle with other herbs and spices with various peppers without tags, but it was interesting enough to match. We also bought a Foreman grill, a cutting block, and few other odds and ends.
The third location, I began having fun looking through the clutter. It was located on the lower east side, off of Southeastern Blvd, so we were in a beautiful and high-end neighborhood. I thought I had died and gone to shopping heaven when I spotted a vintage Prada handbag within the first 5 minutes. It was in a locked case for auction with several other high-end designer bags so I didn't ask about it. As we looked through what was the size of a small warehouse packed with "stuff" I found several other glass bottles with the same Italian feel as the other two we purchased. We also found this unique wooden bottle like nick-nack with a a waxy label. I can't really place what it resembles, but it looks very vintage (and looks incredible) with my new collection of bottles. I also found a set of three wall hangings that are about 8x8, ceramic, and I would guess to be hand-painted, with different variations of coffee (espresso chocolate, mocha cafe creme, and vanilla francaise). We also found a long self to all of the bottles we purchased, a smaller shelf with a rack to hang dish towels and some candle holders, one of which wraps around one of our bottles perfectly. I also found some frames, and a couple of books with precious quotes that I will use for inspiration when scrapbooking.
By the time we were home, I was exhausted and my feet were throbbing. We ate a quick dinner of left over pizza, Tyler watched a Robert DeNiro movie on Netflix and set up our new fish tank (Edward loves the extra room to swim around but Fredward keeps hiding in the shells and shale), and I caught a nap. Around nine we ventured out to the dollar store for screws where I found a navy rug for our front room for $25. We hung shelves and pictures, painted candle holders, and arranged the bottles on the shelf, before hitting Mc Donalds for a frozen strawberry lemonade, and dinner for Tyler. We finally settled in on the couch with a new series on Netflix, before heading to bed and snuggles.
Today I am waiting for our Direct TV repairman to figure out what is wrong with out dish. I also have quite a bit of school work to get done. Tyler is working a double today, so may be an awfully lonesome day; just me, Edward, & hiding Fredward.
Poem for Grandpa
I made a layout of my Grandfather's fish stories a few days ago, and it turned out ok. This morning I received an email from my grandma with this poem, I guess it would be called, and I need to figure out a way to incorporate it into this layout....
"We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we'll do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again."
"We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we'll do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again."
The more I look at this layout, I may have to make something new for this poem
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