So a couple of days into my job, I started noticing that my boss (the dentist) was being really mean. As time went on, it got worse and worse. He snapped at me for things that weren't my fault, threw temper tantrums, swore, and generally acted unprofessional. He was becoming completely miserable to work with. And the worst was when he would make me look like a fool in front of patients. I felt like he was a bully and there were even a few times I had to take a bathroom break just to cry and keep myself from exploding while working the front desk.
I thought maybe it was just a phase, but one of the assistants saw him yelling at me in front of a patient once, something like "this is f-cking ridiculous that you couldn't fill the two spots. Call everyone in the books and get someone in here. that is your job, not mine." and when I told him I called literally everyone in the book, he started pulling charts and throwing them at me across the desk saying "did you look for these extra phone numbers in their charts? you have to think of these things, i shouldnt have to tell you. This is really stupid" and THEN when i told him I called every number i could find... he just continued to yell and swear and stomp away all mad. Anyway, after he left, the assistant said he was a huge jerk and always has been.
Later he yelled at me again and another assistant saw and said she hopes i don't mind being belittled all the time because that's how he is. She also called him an ass and then walked away.
A couple days later one of the assistants was so scared of him, she was hiding from him.
It didn't matter what we did or how good we were at our job... if there was any amount of time where he wasn't working on a patient, he got upset and started bullying people around.
It was terrible and I didn't want to go to that place anymore. And I have a feeling the assistant that was hiding isn't going to be going there much longer either.
Anyway, I talked to his wife (who had been training me and who was amazing person) and she was not at all surprised that I wasn't enjoying working there and that I didn't want to continue to work there if his behavior continued. Then I called him into the back room and told him I couldn't handle being around him all day because he was making me miserable and was being too harsh. He said that that's just how he is and he doesn't need to play nice.
So the wife and I decided i would work there for a while and she would try to talk to him but she didnt think his temper would change... which was one of the reasons she didn't want to work there either. She said he was so miserable to work with, he was ruining her Christmas. I felt so bad for her.
Anyway we decided that we weren't going to call it "quitting" , and that i would work there for a while and see if he improved and they would start looking for someone else to take over my job in case things didnt work out, but she started sending me home right away, saying he was in a terrible mood and to just not worry about it.
Sooo things ended quickly and strangely and confusingly. But the bottom line is that i don't work there anymore. Which sucks cuz the hours were great and cindy was great but it's also awesome because now i dont have to go to a place that makes me cry and feel really small.
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
It's been a while since I updated!
Sunday School has been crazy this year. We have a bunch of kids and they're all nuts. I miss my good kids from last year! We've been working with them for a few minutes every sunday because my class (kindergarten) is teaming up with them to sing at the Advent service. The first graders behave like perfect angels and my class is all loud and all over the place. I thought maybe they were just shy being mixed in with my class but I snuck into their room today to leave some copies of the songs for them to take home and they were all sitting quietly listening to their teacher and behaving perfectly. *sniff* i want that peace and quiet back!
I do enjoy that these kids are really into hugs though. I get a lot of them!
In other news, I went to the Advent Tea at the church. Which is an event the church throws every couple of years. (i hear it's expensive which is why it doesn't happen often) What it is... a bunch of ladies volunteer to host a table and then invite guests to fill it. Patti (who hosts the Bible study i go to) hosted a table and invited me, another woman from the study, and some other nice gals. Also, men from the church volunteer to serve us. How nice is that?! They were dressed up really fancily (is that a word?) with pretty bow-ties. And they worked their butts off running all over the place, helping to prepare our food and get us our drinks and whatnot. It was nice.
Another cool thing is that every hostess goes all out to design their tables with a theme. They were SO gorgeous, i felt like i was at a really rich person's wedding. Our table's theme was Penguins! We had fancy silverware and plates and Patti even put little presents at each of our settings. (in really awesome boxes that she made herself)
There was also music, we got to be entertained by a violin and some beautiful singing the whole time. And we got to join in for a song when we all sang Silent Night in German!
And we were served a traditional German meal. .... Germans sure know how to make desserts!
In more other news, I have a job! I start tomorrow.
I went for the interview a few days ago and ended up being there for like 2 hours, mostly listening while this guy gave me his life story. I told everyone at my table at the Advent Tea about that and they all went "the job is yours!" and i was like "what?" and they said if he told me that much about himself and felt like he could talk to me for hours then the job was mine. I guess they were right!
He's really nice. It was hard to get a word in but he seems kind, i get the vibe that he has a huge heart.
It's a small office. It would be him, i think he said two assistants, and me. I was worried it would get a little lonely at first, me being up there at the front alone, but then it occured to me that women are catty and dramatic and i didnt enjoy working with too many of them in my previous offices. So i'll take a little loneliness over drama any day!
So I'm nervous and excited but i've prayed about this a lot, and I know God's going to take care of me. It's comforting knowing He's always got my back.
Sunday School has been crazy this year. We have a bunch of kids and they're all nuts. I miss my good kids from last year! We've been working with them for a few minutes every sunday because my class (kindergarten) is teaming up with them to sing at the Advent service. The first graders behave like perfect angels and my class is all loud and all over the place. I thought maybe they were just shy being mixed in with my class but I snuck into their room today to leave some copies of the songs for them to take home and they were all sitting quietly listening to their teacher and behaving perfectly. *sniff* i want that peace and quiet back!
I do enjoy that these kids are really into hugs though. I get a lot of them!
In other news, I went to the Advent Tea at the church. Which is an event the church throws every couple of years. (i hear it's expensive which is why it doesn't happen often) What it is... a bunch of ladies volunteer to host a table and then invite guests to fill it. Patti (who hosts the Bible study i go to) hosted a table and invited me, another woman from the study, and some other nice gals. Also, men from the church volunteer to serve us. How nice is that?! They were dressed up really fancily (is that a word?) with pretty bow-ties. And they worked their butts off running all over the place, helping to prepare our food and get us our drinks and whatnot. It was nice.
Another cool thing is that every hostess goes all out to design their tables with a theme. They were SO gorgeous, i felt like i was at a really rich person's wedding. Our table's theme was Penguins! We had fancy silverware and plates and Patti even put little presents at each of our settings. (in really awesome boxes that she made herself)
There was also music, we got to be entertained by a violin and some beautiful singing the whole time. And we got to join in for a song when we all sang Silent Night in German!
And we were served a traditional German meal. .... Germans sure know how to make desserts!
In more other news, I have a job! I start tomorrow.
I went for the interview a few days ago and ended up being there for like 2 hours, mostly listening while this guy gave me his life story. I told everyone at my table at the Advent Tea about that and they all went "the job is yours!" and i was like "what?" and they said if he told me that much about himself and felt like he could talk to me for hours then the job was mine. I guess they were right!
He's really nice. It was hard to get a word in but he seems kind, i get the vibe that he has a huge heart.
It's a small office. It would be him, i think he said two assistants, and me. I was worried it would get a little lonely at first, me being up there at the front alone, but then it occured to me that women are catty and dramatic and i didnt enjoy working with too many of them in my previous offices. So i'll take a little loneliness over drama any day!
So I'm nervous and excited but i've prayed about this a lot, and I know God's going to take care of me. It's comforting knowing He's always got my back.
Standing Still
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
I wrote this like 6 years ago and came across it earlier, thought I'd share...
When you've fallen through cracks in the gray rock,
Where it's hard and hard to breathe,
When you've fallen through the core of the ocean,
Where you sufficate by the battle of the coral sea...
Put two hands together, bring ten fingers to a plea,
Whisper every blunder,
Gather peace without parti pris.
Put two hands together, ten fingers by His spell,
Trust Him...
You're under the apple, and He is William Tell.
When you've landed within the city of the foe,
Where you're bare and barely seen,
When you've run into every tiger's smile,
Where it's deception is in it's teeth...
Put two hands together, bring ten fingers to a kiss,
Shout out every sin,
Throw them in the abyss.
Put two hands together, ten fingers by His spell,
Trust Him...
You're under the apple, and He is William Tell.
When you've fallen through cracks in the gray rock,
Where it's hard and hard to breathe,
When you've fallen through the core of the ocean,
Where you sufficate by the battle of the coral sea...
Put two hands together, bring ten fingers to a plea,
Whisper every blunder,
Gather peace without parti pris.
Put two hands together, ten fingers by His spell,
Trust Him...
You're under the apple, and He is William Tell.
When you've landed within the city of the foe,
Where you're bare and barely seen,
When you've run into every tiger's smile,
Where it's deception is in it's teeth...
Put two hands together, bring ten fingers to a kiss,
Shout out every sin,
Throw them in the abyss.
Put two hands together, ten fingers by His spell,
Trust Him...
You're under the apple, and He is William Tell.
Good Sense
Monday, August 2, 2010
The pea, the pumpkin, the pie…. A world of food for me to down.
The sauce, the sugar, the short bread… good gifts made for mine mouth.
The sound, the song, the spoken word… a world for me to hear.
The music, the melody, the merriment… good gifts made for mine ear.
The moon, the meadow, the mountain… a world made for my sight.
The land, the lake, the lava flow… good gifts made for mine eye.
The lily, the lotion, the lavender… a world of smells for me to know.
The perfume, the peony, the primrose… good gifts made for mine nose.
The pulse, the pain, the passion … a world with which I connect.
The sand, the skin, the satin… good gifts that I caress.
The substance, the spirit, the very soul… all in this world, they be.
The substance, the spirit, the very soul… good God exhaled them into me.
The sauce, the sugar, the short bread… good gifts made for mine mouth.
The sound, the song, the spoken word… a world for me to hear.
The music, the melody, the merriment… good gifts made for mine ear.
The moon, the meadow, the mountain… a world made for my sight.
The land, the lake, the lava flow… good gifts made for mine eye.
The lily, the lotion, the lavender… a world of smells for me to know.
The perfume, the peony, the primrose… good gifts made for mine nose.
The pulse, the pain, the passion … a world with which I connect.
The sand, the skin, the satin… good gifts that I caress.
The substance, the spirit, the very soul… all in this world, they be.
The substance, the spirit, the very soul… good God exhaled them into me.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Well that last post was a bummer.
Things have been good lately though.
I helped out with VBS at our church a few weeks ago and LOVED it. Last year, I was the aide and helped the main teacher with crafts, this year I was shocked to discover at the VBS meeting that Alice (the woman in charge) made me the main teacher and assigned one of the Pastor's wives as being my aide! I was so nervous about being in charge because I am not a good leader, I am usually a follower. But I have to say, I was excellent! We had 1st graders, 2nd graders, and 3rd graders and I adored them all. For some reason second grade girls think I am amazing and I got constant hugs from them! And I loved seeing the 1st graders because I had just had some of them as Kindergarteners in my Sunday School class. SO CUTE, so well behaved. It was totally my influence that made them so awesome. :p
I was also nervous about having family over to see the house for the first time. I've never cooked for that many people before. But it was a huge success. I absolutely adore the family that comes with being Shane's wife. I seriously have the best in-laws ever. And the best part was that Shane's mom came up to me after dinner and told me all the food was really good... that compliment came from the QUEEN of all cooking! That comment coming from her made my summer.
Another thing that will help make the summer awesome... Shane and I will be going to California with some friends in a week! i am so excited!
Things have been good lately though.
I helped out with VBS at our church a few weeks ago and LOVED it. Last year, I was the aide and helped the main teacher with crafts, this year I was shocked to discover at the VBS meeting that Alice (the woman in charge) made me the main teacher and assigned one of the Pastor's wives as being my aide! I was so nervous about being in charge because I am not a good leader, I am usually a follower. But I have to say, I was excellent! We had 1st graders, 2nd graders, and 3rd graders and I adored them all. For some reason second grade girls think I am amazing and I got constant hugs from them! And I loved seeing the 1st graders because I had just had some of them as Kindergarteners in my Sunday School class. SO CUTE, so well behaved. It was totally my influence that made them so awesome. :p
I was also nervous about having family over to see the house for the first time. I've never cooked for that many people before. But it was a huge success. I absolutely adore the family that comes with being Shane's wife. I seriously have the best in-laws ever. And the best part was that Shane's mom came up to me after dinner and told me all the food was really good... that compliment came from the QUEEN of all cooking! That comment coming from her made my summer.
Another thing that will help make the summer awesome... Shane and I will be going to California with some friends in a week! i am so excited!
Death
Friday, May 14, 2010
So my Granny is now in in-home hospice. This is the woman who uptil a year ago, I lived right next door to. She is my second mom. She helped raised me and has always been there for me. I hate when people hear that someone is dying and then shrug it off as not that important when they hear they are old. It does not matter how old the person is, it still really REALLY hurts to lose them.
Fortunately and unfortunately, my family and I aren't strangers to Hospice. 5 years ago my Deda (my grandpa... who was a father to me) passed away in Hospice. It really blows that Granny is going through the same thing now but at least I can remind myself that no matter how hard it was before, God got me through it and He will do it again. I'm so thankful that Granny is a believer and will be going to the right place after she passes.
But it's still just so incredibly hard. Especially since her mind seems to be going. She is constantly talking to people that aren't there and reaching for things that aren't there. The other day, my mom and I were getting her dressed when she told us to stop until she finished pouring a bottle of bbq sauce. (that wasn't actually there). But at least she's seeing fun things in her mind.
What makes things even harder is that up until a couple days ago, I still told myself she could fight this and come back from it. But after meeting with a Hospice nurse at the hospital, we got a booklet about death and how to know when a person is closer to passing. ... Granny has literally every single symptom in the book. She is dying. That is all there is to it. I've already eaten the last meal she will ever cook for me. I have already had the last logical conversation I can ever have with her. I have already walked through the grocery store with her for the last time. This is it. I have signed the DNR.
But today something simple happened. I went to Meijer to pick up a perscription only to discover that a coupon from the Doctor's office made it cost 90 dollars less than it should have been. Normally this is something I would tell Granny about it in a regular conversation and she would smile and tell me how great it was that I saved some money. At first I was sad when I realized I couldn't go and tell her about this and she couldn't give me her stunning smile in return. But then it hit me that I already know what her response would be. I could already hear her voice and imagine how the simple conversation would go. And as lame as it may sound, I will always have that with me. I will always have part of her with me wherever I go. I will always see her precious face and hear her sweet voice in my head. Just as I can still hear Deda tell me I'm his baby girl and smile at me with that magical sparkle in his eyes that only he ever had. I used to think about that and be sad but now it makes me smile. And though thinking about Granny now makes me cry, I'm comforted in knowing that years from now, I'll hear that voice in my head and smile.
Until then I just pray. God, get me through this.
Fortunately and unfortunately, my family and I aren't strangers to Hospice. 5 years ago my Deda (my grandpa... who was a father to me) passed away in Hospice. It really blows that Granny is going through the same thing now but at least I can remind myself that no matter how hard it was before, God got me through it and He will do it again. I'm so thankful that Granny is a believer and will be going to the right place after she passes.
But it's still just so incredibly hard. Especially since her mind seems to be going. She is constantly talking to people that aren't there and reaching for things that aren't there. The other day, my mom and I were getting her dressed when she told us to stop until she finished pouring a bottle of bbq sauce. (that wasn't actually there). But at least she's seeing fun things in her mind.
What makes things even harder is that up until a couple days ago, I still told myself she could fight this and come back from it. But after meeting with a Hospice nurse at the hospital, we got a booklet about death and how to know when a person is closer to passing. ... Granny has literally every single symptom in the book. She is dying. That is all there is to it. I've already eaten the last meal she will ever cook for me. I have already had the last logical conversation I can ever have with her. I have already walked through the grocery store with her for the last time. This is it. I have signed the DNR.
But today something simple happened. I went to Meijer to pick up a perscription only to discover that a coupon from the Doctor's office made it cost 90 dollars less than it should have been. Normally this is something I would tell Granny about it in a regular conversation and she would smile and tell me how great it was that I saved some money. At first I was sad when I realized I couldn't go and tell her about this and she couldn't give me her stunning smile in return. But then it hit me that I already know what her response would be. I could already hear her voice and imagine how the simple conversation would go. And as lame as it may sound, I will always have that with me. I will always have part of her with me wherever I go. I will always see her precious face and hear her sweet voice in my head. Just as I can still hear Deda tell me I'm his baby girl and smile at me with that magical sparkle in his eyes that only he ever had. I used to think about that and be sad but now it makes me smile. And though thinking about Granny now makes me cry, I'm comforted in knowing that years from now, I'll hear that voice in my head and smile.
Until then I just pray. God, get me through this.
Favorite music video of 2009
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Because space is just plain cool.
Also, I'm pretty sure that dude was aimin for Chicago.
Also, I'm pretty sure that dude was aimin for Chicago.
Most Memorable Moments/Thingamabobs of 2009
Monday, January 4, 2010
Not in order of any kind.
*Getting married. Maybe it's a little corny, but it seriously was the best day of my life. I was fine up until a few minutes before the ceremony, then I got very nervous. But when I got to the altar and turned to look my groom in the eye, all nervousness magically faded and I knew everything would be alright... forever.
*Honeymoon in Mexico. We were upgraded to a villa on the beach upon our arrival. It was beautiful. The resort was perfect, the Riviera May was perfect, the whole trip was so wonderfully memorable. Even me getting sea sick gives us a story to tell.
*The stupid dumb lame ridiculous mobile. ... riding in the Yukon everywhere in Washington D.C. This thing was so enourmous on the outside, that it was too big for clearance for parking garages at the museums... yet so insanely tiny on the inside that anyone who sat in that last row surrendered any hope of comfort for their knees.
*Arlington... a lot of uphill walking that did cruel and mean things to my legs. but in the end I look back on it and feel that it was worth it. Seeing Arlington is something a person definitely does not forget.
*Calling 911 for the first time. While driving on the expressway, Shane noticed a car off to the side that looked like it had hit the rail and it's fender was no longer on it. I called and they said someone was already on the way. Sooo not a big deal, but it was my first time calling!
*Moving in to our first apartment. There was some adjusting, but I loved it right away. It's pretty and has floor length mirrors everywhere... which makes the place look bigger than it actually is.
*Bowling my first turkey! I had completely sucked the first 9 frames and was feeling blue. Couldn't get a strike, a spare, anything. Then in the last frame, I went and got a turkey! *gobble gobble*
*Watching someone in our league bowl a perfect game. It was amazing! The whole place was silent and waiting up until Tom's last shot... he threw the ball, and it seemed like slow motion. Then BAM, all pins down! The whole alley errupted in cheers! it was so exciting!
*The bachelorette party. Jennifer, my cousin and matron of honor.... made it PERFECT. I got my first ever manicure and pedicure and fell in loooove. Who knew how awesome that could be? We got drinks and I opened up all my pretty gifts, then we had a crazy wonderful time at Tony and Tina's Wedding, and to top it all off, we all went bowling at Rock N Bowl... which was a place Jennifer and I spent a loooot of time at when we were kids with our moms bowling in a league there. It was so memorable and so awesome going back there. I couldn't have asked for a better party. ... the ride home in the limo was fun too. My other cousin Michelle is funny.
*The wedding shower. I was seriously and totally surprised by it... to the point that I felt so stupid for not catching on sooner. I was told it was my older cousin's anniversary party and not to bring gifts. ... you would think I'd of known from the whole no gift thing that it was my shower, but i had NO idea. I loved it. It was fun, had yummy food, got great presents, and had amazing company!
*Dancing in Brian's parent's basement. There was this video on youtube of a swing dance routine that we were trying to copy. The way the couple finished looked easy and cool, but it was sooo hard. It took us forever to figure out and then to do it right... but when we did, i was so excited! it was an awesome moment. Despite being so exhausting.
*Sitting on the Clarks' cat. I was at Andy and Christina's and went to sit down on a dining room chair at the same time that Valentine was jumping up to sit on it. I kept thinking "what is this pressure I'm feeling and why can't i sit down all the way?!!!" Then Christina exploded with laughter and i realized i had nailed poor Val! I'm sorry kitty!
*Any time spent with Nicholas and Abby. They are cute, sweet, and funny... I just plain love those kids.
*Going to Linkin Park Zoo with Christina and Lauren. Not the best zoo, but wonderful company. We had fun being silly in the gift shop and making fun of the monkeys.
*The Taste of Chicago with Chancy and Bethany. The whole day was fun. At that point I hadn't really had the chance to talk to Bethany much so it was really cool getting to know her more.
*Ren Faire with The Clarks and the Persons. (yes, the Persons!!!) Shane's friend Jenni was in the Queen's band and she got us seats in the royal lady's booth for the final Jousting match! I always wanted to sit there and that lame dream came true last summer! ... I also enjoyed trying on masks and just being silly with Christina and Bethany. Girl time is just fun.
*Seeing Brian Regan with Chancy and Bethany. I really don't have to say much more. The dude is hilarious.
*Seeing Switchfoot with Christina. I had been wanting to take her to one of their shows forever and we finally had the chance. I scored us front row tickets. ... which didn't matter much when a huge rush of teenyboppers crowded in and security did nothing to stop it. I was a bit more than peeved and a little diappointed to not have a rocket launcher on me at the moment.... but we were still very close and it was fun.
*Laughing my face off with Andy and Tim at the Willowbrook Ballroom. I was really high on caffiene and for some reason thought air quoting prepositions was the funniest thing ever. I laughed so hard, I had tears in my eyes.
*My cousins Elaine and Timmy showing up at Granny's randomly one day just to give her flowers. (it's a bit of a trip for them, they love in Michigan!) It turned into to a full on cookout with the family. Labor Day I think it was? I always confuse that day with Memorial day.
*Luke visiting for a bit while here for a tournament thing of some sort. My favorite moment was when he was remembering that Deda was a Mason. "so what, he like ran the world or something didn't he?"
*Spending the day shopping with Christina, we went to Ikea and got a 1 dollar ice cream cone.. oh man, that ice cream was DELICIOUS.
*Meeting Crystal in person for the first time. She's a really cool and fun person.... and we got coffee and went to Ulta. How much more perfect can a day be?
*Helping with VBS at the church. It was my first time even going there without Shane and I was horribly nervous. It's hard to explain but that was something that was insanely out of my comfort zone. But i did it and I loved it. I loved it so much that it lead me to my next moment....
*Teaching Sunday School. I really adore those little Kindergarteners.
*Crash Fest with the Clarks... things were on fire, stuff collided, tires left their cars... it was good times.
*Kentucky. It was the first time Shane came with us for the Kentucky family reunion. I was so excited to have him there, i almost bursted. Though I was worried he would be bored there and he was a little too. But once that man had Catfish Kitchen, I knew part of Tucky won him over. The whole trip turned into a really good time.
*Circus. The Circus came to our town over the summer and it was really cool! I had seen the Circus in big arenas before but never a real one in a real tent! It was so cool and so much fun! I didn't want it to end.
*The Flaming Lips/Phoenix/Pete Yorn concert with Shane. Though I really didn't dig the Flaming Lips musically, it was definitely an experince I'm glad I had. There were huge balloons and loads of confetti. That's just cool.
*Joining Small Groups. Small Groups is a collection of seperate bible studies that consists of members of our Church. The Small Groups usually meet in someone's home. The idea is that... as more members join and a single group becomes bigger, people within it are supposed to branch off and start their own small group. We started going to the group that meets at Moe and Patty's house. At the time we entered, the group wasn't that big. But there seem to be a lot of us now and I think everyone's kind of hesitant to split up. I know I would definitely miss everyone. I guess we'll have to see how big our group gets! But yea, I am so grateful to God for leading us to that group. It's wonderful to enjoy Fellowship with such amazing and funny people. I love what it's taught me so far and I can't wait for more! ... oh and there are always home made desserts to eat after every study. YUM!
*Seeing the White House in person for the first time. It really is quite beautiful. My favorite moment was when I was zooming in with my camera to see what was on the roof (my camera has an INSANE zoom) and it turned out to be a security officer with binoculars looking right back at me.
*Seeing the Lincoln Memorial. It's something I've always wanted to see and it was quite impressive. It looks much larger in person than it does on tv.
*Touching many many many old planes from certain times in history at the Air and Space Museum. People aren't actually supposed to touch them, but what can I say, I'm a rebel. And it was way too easy to lean over ropes and go for it.
*Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Clarks. I love all of my friends and spending holidays with them. "Friends are the family you choose." ... and the more time I spend with them, the more true I find that to be.
*First Christmas with my husband. We opened gifts on Christmas eve in our PJ's. The whole holiday was so pleasant. And we went to the candle light service for the first time at the church. It was so beautiful, I almost cried.
*The countdown to 2010. It didn't feel at all like NYE to me during the day and I wasn't at all excited... until Shane and I went to see the Highland fireworks. We walked up to what was a massive loud crowd gathered together on a pavillion in front of a big clock. That excited NYE feeling came in one big rush! We shared our first NYE countdown as hubby and wifey and then saw what were the best fireworks we had ever seen in our entire lives. ... Though I guess that moment counts as 2010. But I had to include it. I highly suggest people see the Highland foreworks for new years next year. They were unbelievable.
So I think that's it. I may remember more and if I do, I will update!
Happy 2010!
*Getting married. Maybe it's a little corny, but it seriously was the best day of my life. I was fine up until a few minutes before the ceremony, then I got very nervous. But when I got to the altar and turned to look my groom in the eye, all nervousness magically faded and I knew everything would be alright... forever.
*Honeymoon in Mexico. We were upgraded to a villa on the beach upon our arrival. It was beautiful. The resort was perfect, the Riviera May was perfect, the whole trip was so wonderfully memorable. Even me getting sea sick gives us a story to tell.
*The stupid dumb lame ridiculous mobile. ... riding in the Yukon everywhere in Washington D.C. This thing was so enourmous on the outside, that it was too big for clearance for parking garages at the museums... yet so insanely tiny on the inside that anyone who sat in that last row surrendered any hope of comfort for their knees.
*Arlington... a lot of uphill walking that did cruel and mean things to my legs. but in the end I look back on it and feel that it was worth it. Seeing Arlington is something a person definitely does not forget.
*Calling 911 for the first time. While driving on the expressway, Shane noticed a car off to the side that looked like it had hit the rail and it's fender was no longer on it. I called and they said someone was already on the way. Sooo not a big deal, but it was my first time calling!
*Moving in to our first apartment. There was some adjusting, but I loved it right away. It's pretty and has floor length mirrors everywhere... which makes the place look bigger than it actually is.
*Bowling my first turkey! I had completely sucked the first 9 frames and was feeling blue. Couldn't get a strike, a spare, anything. Then in the last frame, I went and got a turkey! *gobble gobble*
*Watching someone in our league bowl a perfect game. It was amazing! The whole place was silent and waiting up until Tom's last shot... he threw the ball, and it seemed like slow motion. Then BAM, all pins down! The whole alley errupted in cheers! it was so exciting!
*The bachelorette party. Jennifer, my cousin and matron of honor.... made it PERFECT. I got my first ever manicure and pedicure and fell in loooove. Who knew how awesome that could be? We got drinks and I opened up all my pretty gifts, then we had a crazy wonderful time at Tony and Tina's Wedding, and to top it all off, we all went bowling at Rock N Bowl... which was a place Jennifer and I spent a loooot of time at when we were kids with our moms bowling in a league there. It was so memorable and so awesome going back there. I couldn't have asked for a better party. ... the ride home in the limo was fun too. My other cousin Michelle is funny.
*The wedding shower. I was seriously and totally surprised by it... to the point that I felt so stupid for not catching on sooner. I was told it was my older cousin's anniversary party and not to bring gifts. ... you would think I'd of known from the whole no gift thing that it was my shower, but i had NO idea. I loved it. It was fun, had yummy food, got great presents, and had amazing company!
*Dancing in Brian's parent's basement. There was this video on youtube of a swing dance routine that we were trying to copy. The way the couple finished looked easy and cool, but it was sooo hard. It took us forever to figure out and then to do it right... but when we did, i was so excited! it was an awesome moment. Despite being so exhausting.
*Sitting on the Clarks' cat. I was at Andy and Christina's and went to sit down on a dining room chair at the same time that Valentine was jumping up to sit on it. I kept thinking "what is this pressure I'm feeling and why can't i sit down all the way?!!!" Then Christina exploded with laughter and i realized i had nailed poor Val! I'm sorry kitty!
*Any time spent with Nicholas and Abby. They are cute, sweet, and funny... I just plain love those kids.
*Going to Linkin Park Zoo with Christina and Lauren. Not the best zoo, but wonderful company. We had fun being silly in the gift shop and making fun of the monkeys.
*The Taste of Chicago with Chancy and Bethany. The whole day was fun. At that point I hadn't really had the chance to talk to Bethany much so it was really cool getting to know her more.
*Ren Faire with The Clarks and the Persons. (yes, the Persons!!!) Shane's friend Jenni was in the Queen's band and she got us seats in the royal lady's booth for the final Jousting match! I always wanted to sit there and that lame dream came true last summer! ... I also enjoyed trying on masks and just being silly with Christina and Bethany. Girl time is just fun.
*Seeing Brian Regan with Chancy and Bethany. I really don't have to say much more. The dude is hilarious.
*Seeing Switchfoot with Christina. I had been wanting to take her to one of their shows forever and we finally had the chance. I scored us front row tickets. ... which didn't matter much when a huge rush of teenyboppers crowded in and security did nothing to stop it. I was a bit more than peeved and a little diappointed to not have a rocket launcher on me at the moment.... but we were still very close and it was fun.
*Laughing my face off with Andy and Tim at the Willowbrook Ballroom. I was really high on caffiene and for some reason thought air quoting prepositions was the funniest thing ever. I laughed so hard, I had tears in my eyes.
*My cousins Elaine and Timmy showing up at Granny's randomly one day just to give her flowers. (it's a bit of a trip for them, they love in Michigan!) It turned into to a full on cookout with the family. Labor Day I think it was? I always confuse that day with Memorial day.
*Luke visiting for a bit while here for a tournament thing of some sort. My favorite moment was when he was remembering that Deda was a Mason. "so what, he like ran the world or something didn't he?"
*Spending the day shopping with Christina, we went to Ikea and got a 1 dollar ice cream cone.. oh man, that ice cream was DELICIOUS.
*Meeting Crystal in person for the first time. She's a really cool and fun person.... and we got coffee and went to Ulta. How much more perfect can a day be?
*Helping with VBS at the church. It was my first time even going there without Shane and I was horribly nervous. It's hard to explain but that was something that was insanely out of my comfort zone. But i did it and I loved it. I loved it so much that it lead me to my next moment....
*Teaching Sunday School. I really adore those little Kindergarteners.
*Crash Fest with the Clarks... things were on fire, stuff collided, tires left their cars... it was good times.
*Kentucky. It was the first time Shane came with us for the Kentucky family reunion. I was so excited to have him there, i almost bursted. Though I was worried he would be bored there and he was a little too. But once that man had Catfish Kitchen, I knew part of Tucky won him over. The whole trip turned into a really good time.
*Circus. The Circus came to our town over the summer and it was really cool! I had seen the Circus in big arenas before but never a real one in a real tent! It was so cool and so much fun! I didn't want it to end.
*The Flaming Lips/Phoenix/Pete Yorn concert with Shane. Though I really didn't dig the Flaming Lips musically, it was definitely an experince I'm glad I had. There were huge balloons and loads of confetti. That's just cool.
*Joining Small Groups. Small Groups is a collection of seperate bible studies that consists of members of our Church. The Small Groups usually meet in someone's home. The idea is that... as more members join and a single group becomes bigger, people within it are supposed to branch off and start their own small group. We started going to the group that meets at Moe and Patty's house. At the time we entered, the group wasn't that big. But there seem to be a lot of us now and I think everyone's kind of hesitant to split up. I know I would definitely miss everyone. I guess we'll have to see how big our group gets! But yea, I am so grateful to God for leading us to that group. It's wonderful to enjoy Fellowship with such amazing and funny people. I love what it's taught me so far and I can't wait for more! ... oh and there are always home made desserts to eat after every study. YUM!
*Seeing the White House in person for the first time. It really is quite beautiful. My favorite moment was when I was zooming in with my camera to see what was on the roof (my camera has an INSANE zoom) and it turned out to be a security officer with binoculars looking right back at me.
*Seeing the Lincoln Memorial. It's something I've always wanted to see and it was quite impressive. It looks much larger in person than it does on tv.
*Touching many many many old planes from certain times in history at the Air and Space Museum. People aren't actually supposed to touch them, but what can I say, I'm a rebel. And it was way too easy to lean over ropes and go for it.
*Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Clarks. I love all of my friends and spending holidays with them. "Friends are the family you choose." ... and the more time I spend with them, the more true I find that to be.
*First Christmas with my husband. We opened gifts on Christmas eve in our PJ's. The whole holiday was so pleasant. And we went to the candle light service for the first time at the church. It was so beautiful, I almost cried.
*The countdown to 2010. It didn't feel at all like NYE to me during the day and I wasn't at all excited... until Shane and I went to see the Highland fireworks. We walked up to what was a massive loud crowd gathered together on a pavillion in front of a big clock. That excited NYE feeling came in one big rush! We shared our first NYE countdown as hubby and wifey and then saw what were the best fireworks we had ever seen in our entire lives. ... Though I guess that moment counts as 2010. But I had to include it. I highly suggest people see the Highland foreworks for new years next year. They were unbelievable.
So I think that's it. I may remember more and if I do, I will update!
Happy 2010!
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