Jan-June Recap

I decided I wanted to do a Yearly Wrap Up. This last year sure has been a interesting one. I can think of a few major events. But I am sure as I read over each month lots of little things will pop up. Yay. Or not. And I will put links to the monthly recap and maybe some links on really popular entries.

January- Oh gawd...I almost dont even wanna recap this month. Basically it was supposed to be me and Kevins 3rd month together. He had moved to Dallas and I was waiting to move up there in Feb. He died in a car accident. And I was devastated...But then its all lies. All of it... I spent the rest of the month trying to figure out things. I did meet Marc that month and he has become one of my best guy friends and I am so lucky he came into my life when he did bc he really saved me from Kevin.

February- I didnt blog much in Feb. I was still very much trying to come to terms w/ the whole dead guy thing. We were broken up. I was moving on. I finally told the blog about Ryland, his whole story and he finally took a deal and started his sentence. I got flowers for valentines day. I went to Temple for work and celebrated my mommas bday. My carpel tunnel and sulfate allergies where really beginning to flare up. And I got my new phone. I also met Troy that month too.

March- I found out that dead guy was married. And I took him back...for a week. But then I regained consciousness. The lease was finally up in the apt me and my ex shared, so cleaning and packing all that up was kinda nice, to be done w/ that. I blogged even less this month. I moved into my grandparents.

April- Another slacker month of blogging. I re-entered the dating world, sorta. I was very wary. I didnt trust anyone. I pretty much relied on my friendship w/ Marc for male companionship. (Not like that, pervs) Just as someone who kinda kept me from feeling like I needed to rush into dating. I started talking to Chris. Went to Temple again.

May- Stayed at Krystals for a week. Had my first date w/ Chris. I was itching to get back out on my own. Kelli left rehab for the millionth time. I found a cute little house. Chris and I continue to date. Tried to move into the house but had mold and other issues. Chris and I spent Memorial Day Weekend at my gmas.

June- Chris and I "broke up." Quotations bc I dont think we were ever really official. June was emotionally hard for me. I was very stressed about family and then trying to date w/o dealing w/ assholes who were just trying to get in my pants. So I quit dating. Took a break. Chris and I tried to stay friends. My alternator went out on a trip to Temple. My brother and Erin had their baby, lil Riley Celine.

OK I'll stop there. The first half of the year kinda sucks. Hmm I wonder how the rest of the year will go :)

Its seems like so much of my time was consumed by either boy drama or family drama. But I mean, what else am I gonna blog about. When things are peachy, I dont blog bc what am I gonna say "yep still happy over here" lol. Yeah...

Camera Dump

Best Snack

They love each other

Xmas Bfast @ his moms

Someone is spoiled

Yay GC!

my purse and ipod from J

Christmas Haul

As usual I had an awesome Christmas. So blessed by my family. I had a lot of fun shopping for everyone and loved my gifts. I spent Christmas morning w/ Jons and his momma. She made us breakfast and then I finally got to open presents. After that I went to work until 3. Jon picked me up from work and we headed to my aunts where my family wait for me to show up to open presents. After that we just socialized for awhile until both J and I were getting sleepy. Plus the weather was getting bad. The temp was 78 on the drive to mom-in-laws ;) and then by the time we got home it was 42. Brrrrrr.

So heres what I gave:

Jon-

*12 Days Gifts

*3 new shirts

*New Jeans

*Portal 2 Replica Gun

*Mini Nerf Gun

Mom-

*Queer as Folk Complete DVD Set

*Star Wars Bank thingy

Dad-shorts

Ronnie-USB cord and GC to AMC

Riley-Toy Piano thing

Kacie and Randy (people we drew) GCs

Pedro-Sweater

And my haul from:

Momma-

*Microwave

*Toaster Oven

*Crock Pot

*Pretty custom jewelry box

Jon-

*iPod Nano

*Purse (that I have wanted soooo bad)

*GC to itunes

Krystal-Purses

Melissa-GC to Bath Body Works

Barbara-Scentsy Pot w/ scents and fuzzy socks

Ronnie-Kindle Fire cover

Gma-$25

Work-$50

Jon got a GC to Academy and Game Stop from my family.

I know its not about the giving or receiving but I like to post so I can remember 1, 5, 10 years from now what an awesome Christmas I had w/ my family.

Merry Christmas everyone. Cant wait to read everyones post about what they gave and got!!

Struggling Here

2 Days till Christmas. OMG. I am excited but not at the same time. I am so bummed out that I have to work. I'm wondering how J and I are gonna work this out. And if my family is going to wait on me. Ugh gosh I wish they would. Its not like I get to go to anything ever. Meh
Plus I'm sick. I have this awful sinus thing going on. So much pressure in my head, my nose is stopped up but running? And I have a mild fever and sore throat off and on. I really dont wanna be sick on Christmas. My damn head feels like its gonna explode.

Had a nice night w/ my love. Hes off until Weds. He doesnt know what hes gonna do w/ himself. I sure have enjoyed doing the 12 days for him. He is most deserving of it, thats for sure. I hope he really enjoyed it too. And I am looking forward to Christmas morning. And to see what I got too. Oh and see my momma open hers.

I dont know what but I havent been feeling the blog lately. Much more into tumlr. Maybe I'll do a year in review recap post in the next few days. Hmmm....

How was your trip?

Man I have been slacking.

The trip to see Ryland went really well. I rode w/ my parents and Ronnie. We had so much fun and it was so good to see Ryland. We got to take pics and as soon as we get them I will post here. He got to wear a cap and gown. My mom cried so much. And my mom and dad only got into one little fight that was about 2 mins long.

Poor lil J was so sad for me to leave. It was our first time apart. I was only gone for 1 day. How bad would it have been if it was longer. But he survived and we made it thru our first trip apart. lol

I am getting a little tickle in the back of my throat. And I was feeling a little feverish earlier. This would be a terrible time to get sick.

The 12 days of Christmas are going well. Heres a recap of what hes opened so far:

• 12 Scratch offs - He won $5
• $10 GC to Subway
• 10 Candles to light the bedroom ;)
• 9 Songs on a Youtube Playlist
• 8 Rice Krispies
• A bunch of Reese's
• Double Stuff Oreos
• $15 GC to 5 Guys
• 4 month anniversary photo collage
• ....

3 more days to go. I am getting antsy for my presents now.
K I'm lame and dont really feel like blogging today.

Crafts and Christmas

The new year is almost here and because of pinterest I have been thinking of some things I want to do w/ J and I as we start our first new year together. I saw this:

Start a one-line-a-day gratitude journal. Before bed, simply jot down one happy memory from that day. (If you have kids, you can ask them, "What was the best part of today?") Reflection is an important part of happiness, and pausing to reflect on a positive event from each day cultivates gratitude.

And while I dont think I want J and I to do a journal, I had mentioned to him the jar w/ the post it notes and said I would like to do that. So maybe combine the 2. I already have the jar. Just need some post it notes. IDK I think its cute.

Today is my Friday, whoop whop wop. Tomorrow morning J and I are going to his moms church for her Christmas concert thingy. Then I need to empty out my car and get it ready for the drive to Raymondsville. Going to see Ryry graduate. OMG I am so excited to see him. And there will be a luncheon too which is cool and pics that will be sent later. Yay!! I cant wait to give him a hug.

Today is the 10th day of Christmas. But I cant tell what the gift is bc hes opening it tonight when I get home. I am really enjoying these days. And I cant wait till Christmas morning. I hope he likes everything. So I talked to my boss and got my hours moved for Christmas day. Its not perfect but its better. I can spend the morning w/ J's fam, work for 4 hours and then my family from 4:30 on. I asked my mom to see if the fam would agree to moving dinner later. We will see.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

Wednesday I ran around literally all day getting things together for The 12 Days of Christmas that I am doing for J. I got home in just enough time to wrap everything up, shower and get ready. It was date night!! Yay! :) We went to our usual little Mexican place right around the corner. Wasnt too impressed w/ my dinner but still a good night out w/ my love.
Then bc I couldnt stand it I wanted him to start the 12 Days. I gave him the option of going 12-1 or 1-12. He chose 12 first. So he got 12 scratch off lottery tickets. And this morning he got a GC to Subway for $10.
Yesterday I finally decorated for Christmas. I had been putting it off first bc Mr Picky was trying to find the perfect tree, which he did. And then I was gonna change the color scheme but decided I was ok w/ silver and blue. I decorated the mantel and fireplace, and the stairs too. So its def feeling like Christmas now. We did decide the tree was missing something, it needs another punch of color. We think a deep red ribbon wrapped around will finish it off.

PS The cowboy hat was kind of a joke. We didnt have a topper and I kept looking at the hat going, I think that would actually look good. Wrapped the hat in silver garland and stuck it up there. We loved it.

So Pretty.

PPS I got bad news when I got to work today that I have to work 4 hours on Christmas 2-6. BULLSHIT. I am pissed but trying to not have another bad day...