20th Blog Post

This weekend:
I have discovered my new love for Fresca. Sparkling citrus drink! Refreshing! Carbonated! Good!
I just want to eat sugar. Fresca has no sugar, that is what is good about it. But, I'm on this no added sugars for 6 weeks kick. This is the end of week 2! I want junk food! I want cookies. I want donuts. I want chocolate. I want peanut butter twix. I want cake. I want pepsi. I want, I want, I want.
However, I will not have, I will not have, I will not have. Will POWER! I have WILL POWER! Just thinking about will power makes me feel it flowing through my vains. The presence of will power and self control will rule my life today! NO SWEETS! NONE!

This is a picture taken from the morning Erin left. We all met and had breakfast at Elmers -- That was just last week, but seems much longer ago than that. Time flys! It really does. It is just crusin' along... I turn 27 in 2 months. 27! That sounds old... It has been 10 years since I have been in High School. CRAP! I am getting old! But, I hear mid-life is the best. So, I'm just crusin' my way to mid-life, IT BETTER BE GOOD!!! At what age are you considered an old maid? I definately don't want to be an old maid. If I'm getting close, I better become more aggressive at finding a husband.

Combing for hair compliments.

I haven't owned a comb or brush in years -- I have had very short hair, just requiring a run through with the fingers. I am, however, growing my hair out and it is getting quite long. So, I did it. The other day I went to the store and bought a comb. There are so many to choose from... detanglers, volumizers.... I was confused. I had to have 2 friends help show me which comb to buy. I have used this comb for a couple of days now and I think I like it. I think I like combing my hair.

Anyone Have Some Change?

Hey! You might notice that my blog looks a little different - well, I just needed a change. I think that was the exact reasoning I gave my parents when I wanted my second ear peircing in Incirlik, Turkey (high school) - "I just need a change." I don't know why I like change, keeps things exciting I guess. I just changed my hair color - very subtle, not many can tell. But I love it. I changed my eating habits. I am on day 5 of a new me. I am doing well, sticking to my healthy eating plan. And it is not that bad! :) Ever wanna just get out of town and go on a roadtrip for a change of scenery? I DO! Some people would say this change thing of mine would be because I am "unstable" or unable to settle down. I'm not unstable. It is my belief that I was created with this desire for change already built in to who I am. hmmmmm. Why do seasons have to change? Day changes into night? We all change and grow old? Yes, that is the way things were created and this is the way I was created: for change. :)

Some Days Require Tears

This is a sad day today. Our Friend Erin left today. She is moving to Michigan - far away. She graduated and is going to get a teaching job there. I lived with Erin for many years. She's one of those people that are just GREAT friends and you have so many laughing memories together. She's is one of the most generous people I know. She's adventurous (thats why she is leaving) and I will miss her SO very much! Today we all went out to breakfast and then parted our own ways. It was a sad moment - bitter sweet in a sense. I am sad Erin is leaving, but I am excited for her. I know good things await her in Michigan. I know there is a lot of life and adventure in store for her. I am excited for her, but this was just one of those days that required some tears - it was unavoidable. There is an empty feeling to the day... something missing.... oh - wait - Erin. It is Erin that is missing.

Back to the Gem State

Hey! It feels like forever since I have posted - but really hasn't been that long. I am back in Idaho. You know it is quite odd here, very warm for Jan. No snow. I want snow... I want to sled... I want to play snow football... I want to build snow things. I am greiving the lack of snow right now. Welp, dunno much else to tell ya - Today me and some friends are going to Lava Hot Springs, ID to a Thai joint. We love Thai food. Have to get in going out to eat before my new eating "program" starts on Monday. No more eating whatever I want for 6 or 7 weeks! CRAZY. I'll let you know how it goes.

Leaving the Tar Heel State

Tomorrow I leave SUPER early to go to the airport. :( I am sad... I want to stay in NC - although it feels warmer than Jan. here. I'm def. not fond of the climate here - I am a cold weather person. Although I am leaving, today was a fun day. We hungout - went to the store, hungout some more, tried to pack all my crap, played football, rollerbladed, hungout some more, went out to Buffalo Wild Wings place for dinner (once known as BW-3 or something -- if I'm right, Brian used to like that place in OH? ) It was a good dinner. I once again made my niece cry by trying to give her a balloon, she is afraid of them. Now we will play cards yes, love cards! Next time you hear from me, I will be back in the great state of Idaho.

No Longer in the Blue Grass State

I am back in North Carolina... I was in Ky for a week for a Chi Alpha Missions conference. It was fun. 4,000people were there - it felt like a lot of people! Had a lot of good times hangin' out with people. Now I'm back in NC, having a lot of fun with my sister, bro in law and Colleen. I always have a lot of fun when I'm here. Maybe I'll just move in, stay here forever. :) I could be a live in nanny. But I'm not great with kids, almost accidently injured my niece twice today when I was babysitting for 5 min. while my sister was showering... oops. Hey there was a funny lady on the plane behind me yesterday that was afraid we weren't going to fly out because when the hydrolics (sp?) were turned on before we left the gate she thought it was the battery not starting, don't know what gave her that idea. And the rain coming down on the plane, she thought was de-icer fluid although it was 50 degrees outside. The guy next to her said it was too warm for de-icer and she said, but they have to de-ice because it gets way too cold once we're above the clouds - he just smiled at her and didn't say anything. Well, I'm sure I have much more to say, but I will drink some tea....