New Years Resolution Configured

Figured out what I want to do with school.

Psychology.

Thanks to the Bunk for pointing out how much I would probably love it. :)

Now, to implement a plan.

I can't believe it's taken this long to figure it out, but I'm on my way.

New Years Resolutions.

As many of you may NOT know, my new philosophy since last year:
Unlike the general population, I have decided to make New Year's resolutions on my Birthday. Since that was over a month ago, it's time to make my goals...

So for my 24th year of life I will...

Teach myself to fishtail braid. Hello, pain in my ass! BUT! I can french braid my hair again...which is AWESOME that it's that long. Who cares if I look like a prairie lady.

Be financially responsible, which I don't freaking understand why money is so hard for me to handle. However...I've been saving $50 a month and haven't touched it. Small accomplishments are making it possible for me to feel good about going to...SEATTLE in September with my Andy.

Write in a planner. I was so goooood last year, but this year I've turned into a slacker. So, I bought new ones, and I'm starting over.

Jump back on the wagon to losing weight. I was totally derailed about a month ago, due to some stressful/traumatic stuff that happened at work. I finally identified why I've been so crappy with it, but now it's all about jumping back on.

Read more. For some reason I have had a really hard time getting caught up in books lately. It might be because of all the change, but I need to get back into that. It totally helps my brain.

Drink more water.

Decide what I'm going to do with school. Then implement a plan to complete it.

So far, that's all I can think of. I may add more later.

Happy New Year/Happy Birthday to me!

I suck at being a domestic queen.

Yesterday:

"Andy, your shirt smells funny."

Three minutes later,

"It smells like Bonne Belle chap stick."

Him: "What'd you do, wash the clothes with some?"

Today:

I go downstairs to take the clothes out of the dryer and find my little tub of strawberry lip balm from NY...empty.

Discovery #1: I figured out what was making that annoying noise as the clothes were drying.

Discovery #2: The clothes smell like chap stick why? Because I'm retarded and don't know how to empty my pants pockets out.

Just one example of my inability of becoming a domestic queen. The clothes are in the washer...again, as we speak.

I guess I'll just remain Queen Lirpa forever. :)

Time flies...

Things that are currently going on in my life.

1. Summer. And I HATE it. As if you all didn't know this one already, what with the sun beating down on all of our backs.

2. Dansie Family Reunion was last weekend, and it was the most fun ever. Andy came with me, and we both got KILLED on the innertube. The usual things occurred, BINGO, crafts, swimming. Something new this year: rain! All day Saturday, but it was still fun...only because Cher had a bunch of fake tattoos and I had 19 of them in like 2 hours. There's something fantastic about fake tattoos! They don't hurt, and they take no time at all to put on...or take off!

3. I moved in with Andy in April I think. I love this boy so much. I however, do NOT love his cat so much. She's adorable...but there's something about her chewing magazines when she's hungry that totally turns me off.

4. Working full time at Gap with benefits and all. I love it, even though right now it is soooo hectic, but in time it too will pass.

5. I suck at doing laundry and fear Andy is going to hate me one of these days because of it. I'll finish it...eventually.

6. I've lost 12 pounds!

I can't think of anything too exciting to share.

I'm still around. Still hate summer. :)

25 Things About Me...

Today I hopped on Facebook only to be tagged to fill out this "survey" about myself. Only, it's not really a survey. It's more like an excuse to talk about myself and tell you random useless information about me. So...here goes.

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.

1. I am a nerd. I didn't realize this until like three months ago, but it's true. A nerd that wears cool clothes. Ha.

2. I love, love, love music.

3. I wear gold jewelry.

4. I have weird irrational fears that most of the time elicits strange looks from people when they see me react to them. These strange fears being:
--Sewer grates-open or closed ones, they freak me out.
--Elevator cracks, I don't step on them. I hate knowing the emptiness beneath me, which also ties into the sewer grate thing.
--I hate, hate, hate dark water. It freaks me out.
--Public speaking scares the bajesus out of me. This also includes playing music in front of anyone. I get nervous and start to shake...or laugh. Wanna see something comic? Ask about my recital videos.
--I hate looking into mirrors at night, although this is one that doesn't bug me nearly as much as it used to.

5. I talk in my sleep. I've re-named the Wii, talked to Nicole about Myspace, and also yelled at her. Sometimes I even walk in my sleep. It's weird to have someone respond to me, that's for sure.

6. My life has changed so much in the past year. I lost a best friend, lost someone who was equally important, and someone I thought should have been in my life forever. In losing these people I found someone who makes my heart so happy, it's hard to believe I ever lived without him.

7. I believe writing in my journal jinxes me. I haven't written in it since September, and my life is just running smoothly. :) I also never completely finish writing in my journals. I seriously have around five journals, and the last 3-20 pages aren't written on.

8. I am a good person.

9. I believe in living life being genuinely thankful for everything everyone does for you. There is nothing more rewarding than people realizing you appreciate them and everything they do. I believe in making people feel wanted, even when you have something negative to tell them.

10. I have a tendency to hold my anger in until I freak out at someone. Very rarely will you see me be incredibly mean, and more than likely this will be the case.

11. I want to go to Florence Italy to see the Medici Gardens, and anything that entails Michelangelo. I love him.

12. Whiskey is my most favorite alcohol out there. ha. :)

13. Pregnancy freaks me out. The idea that you can make a baby and it can live in your uterus just fine and dandy until it pops out, all in the meantime wiggling around and taking over your body seems so alien. Miraculous, but so freaking strange. So not ready for that step in my life.

14. I have no idea what I want to do with the rest of my life. I want to write, but lately I feel like I suck. So, maybe I want to teach 3rd grade again. I don't know. The quest for knowledge is frustrating.

15. I don't believe in regret. I believe in living life in a way that you should be proud of the person you are, and the person you're becoming. If you don't like it, learn a lesson and move on. Become better. Don't let the past hinder you from becoming the most extraordinary person ever.

16. I love cold weather. Although, right now I'm sitting on my couch freeeeeeeezing because my windows are so thin...but I'm comfortable and not moving. I love snuggling, fires, snow, reading, gloves, scarves, coats, and jackets/hoodies. Of course I love the cold. It entails all my favorite things.

17. I love to crochet! I love knowing I can create something out of a ball of yarn. I think it's pretty schnazzy. I'm going to start selling things on etsy.com eventually.

18. I am honest. I don't believe in lying unless you're fake sick and need a day off from work...and only like once a year. Although, I'll have you know, I've never fake called in sick to the Gap...and I've only had two sick days there. I'd have to say I'm a pretty good employee too. :)

19. I have never belonged to one group of friends. I've always floated around and been friends with everyone. I've attempted to belong to two groups of people in my life and either lost interest or something occurred to drive us apart.

20. I love words.

21. I love my family. My mom keeps telling me that my family members are the ones who will always be there for me, and I believe this wholeheartedly. I don't know if she thinks I do, because I always search for that "best friend." The ties that bind me to my family are tighter than a friend will ever be, and I know that...sometimes it's just nice to have someone out there who is just a reeeeeaaaaallllly good friend. And on that note, I am so thankful for everyone in my life who continually supports me and understands me. You know who you are, and I love you all. There is nothing like feeling supported and safe.

22. Christmas is my least favorite holiday. I love Birthdays and Thanksgiving. Birthdays are your own, and Thanksgiving focuses on everyone you love. :)

23. I love to read. I haven't been doing much of it lately, but reading is something I enjoy.

24. I hate milk, unless it has chocolate and ice in it, and only rarely at that. I've never liked it, and never intend to. It's gross.

25. I don't wear socks to bed, and I hate sleeping naked. I'll either wake up in the middle of the night and take my socks off, or get dressed. Thus, I go to bed with cold feet.

So, there's some useless information about me. Enjoy...and feel free to fill it out yourself. No tagging here, this isn't LJ for crying out loud.