Snow storm number two...

Yesterday, it snowed yet again... thankfully we didn't get as much as the first go-a-round but I am still not a fan of it. So, I spent my day inside of course... drinking my Diet Mtn. Dew and reading a book by Lynne Spears called Through the Storm. At first I was not really interested in reading it... I figured it would be about how hard her life has been, blah blah blah. To my surprise, it was a great read. It was interesting to find out how Britney and Jaime Lynn got to where they are in life and actually how their entire family has had to deal with the fame. I know that the media can spin any story any way they want to, but I think sometimes we forget as humans, that the stories the media are telling us, are the stories of other human beings that are more like us than we think. I can't imagine living my life through a microscope... and thankfully I don't have too! If you are looking for a good read, I would highly suggest this book. You might just be surprised with what you learn from it. :)

The 2nd snow storm in 2011

Delicious Diet Mtn Dew

Through the Storm by Lynne Spears


Well I hope every got their fix of snow for awhile! I hope we don't see it again until next year! Bring on the warmer weather and sunshine!

xoxox-

Snow, snow, and MORE SNOW!

My mom and Doug came back from Arkansas to close on their house and pick up what was left of their things at their old house on Friday. After a foot of snow and the snow continuing to fall as we loaded the left over things in the uhaul, they made their way back to Arkansas in a wintery-mess.

I found that my new rain boots (which I had yet to wear) were the best for walking around in the snow... and while shoveling the driveway I stepped on some ice and slid right into the splits. On a good day, I can do the splits with a little stretching... but considering I hadn't stretched for my unexpected, highly entertaining, splits, I've been in a bit of pain since.

Here is a pic of my new rain/snow boots!

The snow fell the entire time we were trying to load the truck and u-haul trailer...

These pictures are of the snow falling and us loading

Finally yesterday the sun came out and it got ABOVE freezing... I wish we could get excited but unfortunately it looks as if we will be getting another snow storm in a few days. I don't think I have ever hated the snow so much! I hate being trapped inside due to my car not being able to go on any kind of weather but dry and sunny! It's very annoying. But none the less, today we were able to get out (in my grandma's car) and grab some Taco Bueno and a few groceries! Now, I suppose I'm as ready as ever for more snow. :(

I hope everyone is staying warm! Have a great week!

xoxox

Probably shouldn't... but I'm gonna!

I should start this by saying... I probably shouldn't be writing this. Partly because I have nosey people that read my stuff whom I haven't seen or spoke to in 10+ years and partly because I'm going to ask you guys to pray for my dad and he's not much for being brought up on my social networking sites, but none the less... I feel like I need to say a few things and I feel like I need my prayer warriors help!

I found out Tuesday that my uncle (dad's brother) was found dead on Monday, now let me say, I have only met this man once (that I can actually remember) and so I really had no relationship what so ever with him, for good reasons. (Wayyyyy to personal for me to put here and really none of anyones concern) So the last few days I have been processing and trying to sort emotions that I really thought were non-existent... this will sound heartless but my feelings and emotions really have nothing to do with the death of my uncle, but more for my dad who is and will have to continue dealing with things that he hasn't had to for 20+ years. After I was born my dad had to make some decisions that would be best for me, my mom, and him in the long run, decisions that no person should have to make or have to deal with/ go through, but like I said, were for the best. The most altering decision was having to remove himself, my mom, and me from any relationships with some of his side of the family. Of course there is a lot that goes into this story and what brings me to writing this blog in the first place but I feel you just need to know the basics. I am asking for prayer for my dad because he is and will continue to have to deal with his family (the part that he hasn't seen or spoke to in years) and you can imagine how difficult this is. Not only did he lose his brother but he has to deal with ghost of the past and we all know what a pain that can be. And even though I did not know my uncle very well, there are still people (as with any death) that are affected by his untimely passing, please say a prayer for those people as well.

Thank you in advance for your prayers, I know I can always count on you guys to lift me and my family up in prayer when needed! Thanks again!

Try to stay warm! xoxo

Good thing I like change.

So I've been up since a little after 4am, I couldn't sleep because today Doug and I are taking my grandma's dog to her new home... you'd think because she is technically not my dog, that I wouldn't be such a mess, but think again. It's funny because I know the home she is going to, and I know that she will be spoiled rotten, it's just always hard giving away a pet... especially one that likes to sleep in your bed most of the time! lol! :) But it's really for the best.

As far as my mom and Doug go... they are moving THIS weekend to Arkansas... holy cow, time is flying! Once they get moved in then I will go down and stay with them until I find a job and can get back on my own two feet! God is still working in me about moving to backwoodsy Arkansas but I really do think it's where he is leading me and I think that when you tell him, "I'll go where-ever you want me to be" you kind of have to actually go! ha! After I get down there then my grandma will put her house up for sale and will not be far behind... so LOTS and LOTS of changes about to happen in the next few months. Trusting in God's plan and looking forward to another chapter in my ever changing life. Good thing I like change. :)

Alrighty, well, off to Tulsa with Doug then to Skiatook to drop off some things at Doug's parents then back home... a quick trip none the less! :) Hoping to get to Tulsa very soon to see a few friends and catch up before I head to Arkansas.

I know you will be sitting on pins and needles waiting for my next exciting update! hahaha!
Hope you guys have a great rest of the week!

xoxox

Hot Springs, AR

Well, Doug got a job in Hot Springs, AR so we've spent the last week trying to finalize things for them... getting a rental house, then them being called and informed that the rental property they had put their deposit on was not going to be ready for rent for another month! So they are back to the grind trying to find something, and fast! Hot Springs has little rental properties that are available and the ones that are available are pretty bad and would not nearly hold all of their stuff! But closing day on their current house is fast approaching, 2 weeks to the day, which leaves not much time to mess around. My mom has pretty much got the house packed up and ready to go... The sooner they find a place to rent, the sooner they will be able to move and hopefully not be so rushed when it comes to Feb. 4th! For myself, I'm not sure where God is leading me... the thought of moving to backwoodsy, hillbilly, laid back Arkansas is really not my idea of a good time but I am trying to be open to where God wants me to be. I've always pictured myself in a more fast paced town... one that I don't have to take motionsickness pills everyday just to go from one end of the town to the other. I'm praying that if Hot Springs is where I'm suppose to be that God will change my mind about it, until then I will be staying in OKC until my grandma is ready to sell her house in the next few months and move to Arkansas.
Please be praying for my family, pray that my mom and Doug would find a place to live and everything would fall into place there, pray that God would show me exactly where he wants me to be and that I'd be open to it! :) Pray that when the time is right my grandma would be able to sell her house and find a new one in AR and pray that I would figure out where I am going and find a job, sooner rather than later! Clearly God's timing and mine are a little off! ha!

I hope everyone is having a great week and that your weekend is fabulous as well! I'll update soon!

xoxox

A new year and lots of new changes await.

Well, I took a little break from blogging... honestly just didn't have much to say, not sure I really do now either, but I figure I might as well start the new year with a blog post... lots is happening right now and in the same sentence, nothing is happening. I'm sure that doesn't make any sense but maybe I can explain.

I'm still unemployed, and trying to figure out what I should do. In November my step-dad lost his job (it's a very complicated story and one far more personal than I should share on this blog) needless to say, he's been looking for a job ALL over the U.S.! My parents put their house up for sale and they got a contract on it this week... not sure where they will be moving but also know that God has a perfect plan and will open all the doors when the time is right. With them undoubtedly moving, that leaves my grandma and I here in OKC, for now anyways. She will be putting her house up for sale as soon as my mom and Doug figure out where they are moving. Which also means I will be moving again as well, but I must say, I am excited! It's been a little over a year since I moved to OKC and I'm not sure it was far enough away, I need a fresh start... a new chapter that is an adventure all in the same. I'm ready for a new place, a new job, a new beginning in some way, I guess. I am ready to try somethings I never have before! I'm ready for 2011! :)

Grandma is doing better, well, breathing a little better... She has returned to work half days and that pretty much wears her out! We go back to the doctor in about 2 weeks to see what the next step is for her (health wise) and hoping for some answers!

As for me and my pups, we are good... like I said, trying to figure out what to do... seeking answers and trusting God will provide.

I hope everyones 2011 has started out great! May this year be one like none other and may God bless you in ways you never thought he would!!!

I can't say I'll be back to posting more often but I'll try to keep y'all updated on where this year takes us! Happy 2011!!!
XOXOX

It's been awhile, time for an update!

Sorry it's been awhile since I've updated... life has been moving at supersonic speeds lately and I am learning to be a more flexible with it all. So I decided today, I would try and catch this thing up!

I've been working for the Wilson Insurance Group for about a month, I really love it there and have made some really fabulous friends! Steph and I hit it off right from the start and immediately were bff's! lol! And Steve is great as well! For one of the first times in a LONG time, I actually enjoy getting up and going to work! So that's awesome!

Last weekend my bff Shayla came up for the holiday weekend, we had a blast, as always and I spent most of this past week trying to recover. I swear, I am not use to staying out as late as I have been the past few months, but I am having fun and meeting new people, which I would say is a good thing.

Grandma is still not 100%, She goes tomorrow for some more test... we just keep waiting for them to pin point exactly what's wrong and fix it... hopefully by my next update I'll have some good news!

I've decided to start growing my hair out, we'll see how long that last, but I really want long hair again, so hopefully I can have enough patience to see it through.

Still a vegetarian... and loving it! No cravings for meat and feeling better daily, well, except for this weekend, I think it's just my allergies but I've really felt like crap the entire time. lame. I have started drinking Dr.Pepper again... I only drink about 1 a day, but I seriously LOVE IT! It's like my crack or something. haha! I'm going to try and stop drinking it, but we'll see.

Still looking for a decent man, do any of you know one out there??? Hook a sister up, if so! Like one that actually gives a crap about me (the person) and not me (the body). I'm over all of these guys just looking for one thing, I don't have time for the bs and I'm certainly better than all of that. I would like to find someone that has his life put together, christian, no kids, never been married, honest, loyal, fun, comes from a divorced family (preferably), and one that doesn't think/talk about sex all the dang time... does this guy even freakin' exist???? If he does... he must live across the world and I'm never gonna find him. Everyone says, once you stop looking then you'll find the "one" well, I stopped looking a long time ago, and instead I just keep running into frogs, where is my prince charming? Seems to me, all of my friends are finding their prince charmings and I'm left with a wedding announcement that isn't mine. Please don't take it that I'm not happy for all of them, just curious as to where they are finding worthy men... I must be swimming in the wrong sea or something. Maybe one day I'll find the love of my life in the grocery store, over the canned squash (yes, they have canned squash) until then, I'll try to be content with just having a good time with friends, although pretty soon, all of my friends are going to be married. ha.

Ok, so enough about my man hating... I hope everyone is doing great! I'll be in Tulsa this next weekend, so hit me up if you want to hang!
Have a great week friends!

xoxox