Labels: Just Me
Sunday, August 26, 2007
I have recently been put on the party planning committee at work. As part of my service to office parties, I fully intend on using the line "Those colors are whorish!"
posted by Michele at 9:28 AM
Sunday, August 19, 2007
I have been so caught up in summer, which is my favorite time of year. I have always loved the sun and the heat and not having school (not so applicable now unfortunately.) This summer I have been traveling, barbecuing, taking Micaela to swimming lessons, camping, and all of that other fun summer stuff. However, this year I am ready for summer to be over. For two main reasons:
1. I agreed with Caleb that I would not go shopping all summer. Shopping is a very broad term, so we had to re-define it. I am not allowed to go shopping for clothes for myself. In other words I am allowed to buy groceries, parts for the car, birthday presents and clothes for Caleb. Which is really all I have bought this summer. My last shopping trip was in May, ok my last three shopping trips were in May, which may be why we had to make this agreement. I did cheat once, which I can admit on this blog because Caleb doesn't read my blog. When I was buying him some new golf shirts I saw a women's short sleeved sweater that was misplaced in the men's section. See I was avoiding the women's section because if I don't see anything than I won't buy anything. Somehow that sweater got misplaced in my cart, and the next thing I knew it was misplaced in my closet! Anyways, when summer is over I get to go shopping. Which is too exciting for me.
2. This came in the mail yesterday!!
Caleb and I are season ticket holders! Not quite as cheap as student ticket holders, but very exciting none the less. This was my anniversary present to him. A love of college football is one of the few things Caleb and I have in common, especially Ute football. I think my passion has intensified due to the fact my father is such an avid BYU fan! So I am ready for summer to end and fall/football/shopping to begin!
1. I agreed with Caleb that I would not go shopping all summer. Shopping is a very broad term, so we had to re-define it. I am not allowed to go shopping for clothes for myself. In other words I am allowed to buy groceries, parts for the car, birthday presents and clothes for Caleb. Which is really all I have bought this summer. My last shopping trip was in May, ok my last three shopping trips were in May, which may be why we had to make this agreement. I did cheat once, which I can admit on this blog because Caleb doesn't read my blog. When I was buying him some new golf shirts I saw a women's short sleeved sweater that was misplaced in the men's section. See I was avoiding the women's section because if I don't see anything than I won't buy anything. Somehow that sweater got misplaced in my cart, and the next thing I knew it was misplaced in my closet! Anyways, when summer is over I get to go shopping. Which is too exciting for me.
2. This came in the mail yesterday!!
Caleb and I are season ticket holders! Not quite as cheap as student ticket holders, but very exciting none the less. This was my anniversary present to him. A love of college football is one of the few things Caleb and I have in common, especially Ute football. I think my passion has intensified due to the fact my father is such an avid BYU fan! So I am ready for summer to end and fall/football/shopping to begin!
Labels: Just Me
I have been away from the blogging world lately, due to an insanely busy few weeks. I spent last weekend attending the funeral of a dear family friend. I want to briefly say to Debbie's family, Amy, one of my best friends, and Chelsea, a fellow blogging buddy, that I am so sorry for you loss. Your mother was an amazing woman. I'm so glad I was able to know her and your family.
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Monday, August 6, 2007
We spent last week up in the mountains....with my family...at a camp owned by BYU. I know, it just keeps getting worse! (J/k to all my family members, but not about the BYU part!) Caleb and I rebelled and wore our Utah football shirts one day. We were slightly concerned that we may not be served food in the dining hall, as it was run by BYU students. The worst part about the camp being run by BYU is that they did not offer caffeinated soda...anywhere! Fortunately my family stocked up a small fridge full of Coke and Dr. Pepper.
The camp had various family activities, including lectures, games, swimming and out-doorsey stuff. I was very motivated one day and decided to wake up early and participate in "lap swim." Which I figured was a casual swimming time. I was so wrong. I was the only person there who was not wearing a sporty bathing suit, goggles and a swim cap (is that what those ugly, skin colored hair things are called?) I was also by far the slowest swimmer, and stuck the lay-on-your-back-and-float swim. The next day I passed on "lap swim" and did mid-day water aerobics with my grandparents. I may have been the only participant under 40, but it was much more my style.
My cousin Ryan, who enjoyed the pool much more than myself. This picture is on the camp slide show.
Micaela also had a blast. She was part of the two-year-old group called "The Rompers." She loved it so much she cried one day when I made her miss class to take a nap. She was really pretty good, but why wouldn't she be? She had all the attention of my 30 something relatives. She even made it on the website slide show, with this picture.
The worst part for her was an unfortunate fall that left her head with a nasty bruise.
She was a trooper. A baby Tylenol and she was good to go!
The next exciting thing I did was a ropes course/rock climb/pole climb. I have been rock climbing twice. Once I went to an indoor climbing wall and I was unable to complete a course called "bunny trail." How pathetic is that? I mean if you have ever seen my arms you would know that they are, put together, the size of a toothpick. No muscle whatsoever. So I was not very encouraged. However I made it to the top! I even finished the ropes course. I made sure that my father and mother thoroughly documented the event for proof to Caleb, who was flying that day, because I knew he would never believe me.
Katy, Kristi and me
...and so I begin..
..ending the pole and transferring on to the rock wall...
...my derriere sticking out...
...walking the ropes...
...and repelling down! Oh and that's my dad climbing up next to me.
Not only did I go rock climbing, but I also went hiking. Kristi and I were determined to go on the 16 mile hike up to Timp Falls, but when we realized we had to leave at 6:00 in the morning, we decided to do our own hike. I was hot and sweaty and refuse to share any pictures of myself, but here are some pretty ones of the scenery.
We decided to go down and take a closer look. -
Overall we really did have fun and maintained quite well. However, I still have to say the wilderness has nothing on a good day at the mall.
The camp had various family activities, including lectures, games, swimming and out-doorsey stuff. I was very motivated one day and decided to wake up early and participate in "lap swim." Which I figured was a casual swimming time. I was so wrong. I was the only person there who was not wearing a sporty bathing suit, goggles and a swim cap (is that what those ugly, skin colored hair things are called?) I was also by far the slowest swimmer, and stuck the lay-on-your-back-and-float swim. The next day I passed on "lap swim" and did mid-day water aerobics with my grandparents. I may have been the only participant under 40, but it was much more my style.
My cousin Ryan, who enjoyed the pool much more than myself. This picture is on the camp slide show.
Micaela also had a blast. She was part of the two-year-old group called "The Rompers." She loved it so much she cried one day when I made her miss class to take a nap. She was really pretty good, but why wouldn't she be? She had all the attention of my 30 something relatives. She even made it on the website slide show, with this picture.
The worst part for her was an unfortunate fall that left her head with a nasty bruise.
She was a trooper. A baby Tylenol and she was good to go!
The next exciting thing I did was a ropes course/rock climb/pole climb. I have been rock climbing twice. Once I went to an indoor climbing wall and I was unable to complete a course called "bunny trail." How pathetic is that? I mean if you have ever seen my arms you would know that they are, put together, the size of a toothpick. No muscle whatsoever. So I was not very encouraged. However I made it to the top! I even finished the ropes course. I made sure that my father and mother thoroughly documented the event for proof to Caleb, who was flying that day, because I knew he would never believe me.
Katy, Kristi and me
...and so I begin..
..ending the pole and transferring on to the rock wall...
...my derriere sticking out...
...walking the ropes...
...and repelling down! Oh and that's my dad climbing up next to me.
Not only did I go rock climbing, but I also went hiking. Kristi and I were determined to go on the 16 mile hike up to Timp Falls, but when we realized we had to leave at 6:00 in the morning, we decided to do our own hike. I was hot and sweaty and refuse to share any pictures of myself, but here are some pretty ones of the scenery.
We decided to go down and take a closer look. -
Overall we really did have fun and maintained quite well. However, I still have to say the wilderness has nothing on a good day at the mall.