Positivity

I find that I'm somewhat (read REALLY) negative a lot of times, and although I recognize it in others, sometimes I try to pawn my negativity off as something else - truth, being honest, blah. So here's to positivity - a list just for you:

• Getting ready for this trip to Chicago is no where near as stressful as I thought it would be. I'm even having my in-laws over for dinner tomorrow night and we leave on Wednesday morning. If you know me, you know I stress about everything, and I'm trying really hard to work on chilling out, so this is huge for me.
• I am madly in love with my husband. Paul is one of the absolute best things to have ever happened to me, and I really couldn't have asked for more.
• I made potato soup that is actually pretty healthy AND is tastes good. It was my first real experience using chicken/vegetable broth, and I think it turned out very well. Paul will be the real test.
• I get to see Wicked in TWO DAYS. YAAAAAAAAAY!!!
• August Rush comes out in two days. Super pumped about it...
• I heart Scrubs.
• I still use Amazon.com, even if terrorists tried to get me using their logos and website info.
• We got new clothes yesterday! And although I could REALLY be negative about this experience (because hating my body is...easy for me), it was actually really good and Paul got an ADORABLE outfit (even though he HATES it when I call his shirt and pant combinations outfits).
• Frank Caliendo is my new favorite comic.
• I heart the holidays - even if it's still the same temp as it was in September. I love the spirit, especially because I don't go into crazy shopping mode like most people. I love the fact that my family does grabbags (each person buys one present for one person) - it makes EVERYTHING easier.
• I love comfy pants.

Ok, that's good for now. If I don't post again, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! :)

Free rice to the world

Ok, so I went to Rachel's blog, who posted about Andrea's blog, and I am addicted. If you want to help with world hunger, start giving free rice. I promise, you'll have fun, and you'll be helping world hunger! What more could you ask for?!

To do lists...

...seem to be the bane of my existence. I am bombarded by the numerous lists that just seem to form in my brain...just to drive me crazy. I have a couple started thus far - here's a peek into my insanity. These are not in order of importance:

To Do #1 - Things to do/get when our flex plan is updated:
-New glasses
-Eye exams
-Dental cleanings
-Birth control (for how long??? hehehe...)

To Do #2 - Top 5 things to pray about:
-When to put our house up for sale
-Top things to do to our house to add value
-When to have kids/get off BC
-When to buy a new car (trading mine in)
-Keeping to our budget

To Do #3 - Options to change on our house:
-Fix the fence
-Paint the bedrooms
-Replace carpet
-Replace ceiling fans
-Landscaping

To Do #4 - Buy Xmas presents (thank GOD for grabbags):
-Brother
-Dad
-Aunt Mary
-Cousin Jimmy
-Paul's family
-Paul? Are we going to buy presents for each other?

To Do #5 - Things to do/get before leaving for Chicago:
-Small group
-Connection guides
-Hair cut (no, Shana, I'm not out of control)
-Lauryn's b-day party (niece)
-Work Day @ church
-Possibly going to the Alabama game
-Missions Sunday
-Laundry/Pack

Had enough? I'm PSYCHO.

Sick all the time

I am so sick of being sick all the freaking time. This is one of the main reasons I hate Alabama. I NEVER had allergy problems in Illinois. Boo. It's as if I'm drowning because of the drainage, and I can't sleep at night because I can't breathe. Ugh. Ugh again.

But I cooked today...I made a White Chicken Spinach lasagna that we'll be able to eat for the next little while. I'm ready for it. I can smell it right now sitting here...thank you Jesus for food. I asked Paul the other day whether or not my passion for food is a bad thing. He said that as long as my passions don't take me away from the things that should be my main focus, then it's ok. I just love food...I love tasting it, cooking it, playing with recipes, etc. I think some of my weight issues have to do with this love, but I'm still trying to work on that. Ugh with that...weight issues are horrible and stressing. We watched stupid America's Biggest Loser last night, and it just made me feel like crap about myself. One of the girls on there weighs less than I do...does that mean I should get onto a show like that? GEEEZ...

I want to have more good days than bad days, and it's just not happening...I think it might have something to do with the weather. (insert sad smiley face here)

More pics

Yesterday was (as you all know) Halloween, and I dressed up like a hippie. I couldn't find the best picture, so that will have to do. I did, however, have bell bottoms on and a fake joint...all in good fun. And today is "Roaring 20's" day, where we had to dress up like flapper girls or mobsters. I opted to apparently look like a guy almost all week...it's just easier. :) This pic is of my team - from left to right - me, Brett, Robin (in the flapper dress), Jacob (behind her), and Noah, who went from the "gangster in his 20's" look. Good times...