The Jig is Up

Let me break it down for you.

Yesterday was a normal Sunday. Brandon and I went to watch Remember Me (excellent movie by the way), did a little shopping, then went home. I suggested we make some dinner, and he told me he had it under control. So while I sat downstairs, Brandon made us dinner. Then while setting the plates and getting everything together I sat down. And before I knew it Brandon brought out a white box from his pocket. I was totally blindsided. I thought for sure he would do something more cheesy and I'd sniff him out. I was so shocked I believe the words "Brandon, don't do this to me!" may or may have not slipped out of my mouth. He said his words (that frankly I'm not sure I remember them all, none the less it was beautiful) and asked me to marry him.

"Uh, yes! I will marry you!"

After which I broke out into tears, and put the ring on my finger. I never had a chance to try his dinner, I couldn't eat after that. The rest of the night was spent seeing close family and friends, and trying to not freak out the entire time.

I am engaged

I am engaged

I am engaged

Hopefully I will get use to it after some practice.

[Stay tuned - ring pictures to come shortly]

P.S. For all of you that feel unsatisfied over my story. Head over Brandon's blog and read his post about it. He has always had a better way with words than I.

Future Companions

Would you believe it that very high on my bucket list is to own each of these dog breeds before I die?

Bull Terrier

Chinese Shar-Pei

Dachshund

Doberman Pinscher

German Shepherd

Great Dane

Minature Pinscher

Newfoundland

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pit Bull Terrier

Poodle

Rottweiler

VT Woes

I have my on and off days when it comes to school. I guess you could call it a love and hate relationship. Does anyone else often wonder if what they are going to school for is the right choice? I probably sound like a broken record. However, after being over a year at this school I am starting to get the hang of things. This week I was able to draw blood from a puppy and not bat an eye lash.

People - I did it all by myself.

So maybe this is the right thing for me. School isn't so bad after all. Especially when I get to play with baby bunnies

March in Utah

This is what Utah looks like today.








I have to admit it is beautiful outside, but this doesn't change how displeased I am about snow in March.

Dear Mom,

Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.

All I have are memories and a picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part.

God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.

♥

As of Today

Today I am completely confused on what is going on with Lost. Anyone else in that boat? I'm starting to think they won't be able to answer all the questions and we will all look like fools by the end of it. Total chaos, but I can't take my eyes away from it. And for the record I love Sayid and Ben. I don't care what they've done.

Today I wish my co-workers would stop giving me the third degree about marriage/kids. It seems like every day now they have something to say about how I need these things in my life. The advice they give me is ridiculous. I'm sure that every relationship and marriage is unique. Just because it works for you, doesn't mean it is going to work for me. Also, I doubt slipping an energy pill to your wife every day will eventually make her have sex with you more often, just sayin'. And yes, one of my co-workers really does that.

Today I am wishing it was summer. Full blown out summer. Where I can wear shorts and flip flops everyday. Where I could go to baseball games just to get a good tan, and grill almost everything I eat. While we are at it, can I wish it was full blown out summer and I was on vacation somewhere amazing?

Today is Wednesday. And to quote the BT "I don't know how I feel about Wednesday. It always feels very routine and boring." Enough said.

Today I've admitted to saying these things throughout the last week...

"Imma beat that universe with my belt - see how it likes that!"

"You think your children will become valuable to society? I say it is too early to tell"

"I think everyone needs one of me, except me"

"When things get too country... I want out!"

"Close your eyes, find your inner child, and beat the crap out of them!"

"I'd take a dog over a baby every second, of every hour, of every day, of every month, of every year."

Today I am going to the gym. I hate and love that all at the same time.

Today I feel like I actually got some rest last night. However lets hope that next time I will set my alarm and wake up when I'm supposed to. Oops.

Code Red

Well, yet another crazy house party has come and gone. I had a great time thanks to all my wonderful friends/family. There was red velvet cake, red 7up, red plates, red strawberries, red everything! Take a look...
















And of course, it wouldn't be a real party unless there was some dancing...






Stay tuned for next years green party!