I am disappointed in myself for how boring my blog is. I just hate updating when I don't have pictures, and nothing has really been picture worthy lately. I guess you all just get a random update of the last week of my life (stop reading now if you don't want to be bored)...
*On Sunday Steve experienced the first Jensen family dinner. He was such a good sport to come and I really enjoyed having him there. We Jensen's may be crazy (don't worry, vasectomy's were a topic of conversation) but they are my family and I love them, so sharing them with him is just sharing more of me.
*I simplified the easiest soup recipe, Baked Potato Soup, and it turned out so good! Steve is good about not going out to eat so we make dinner a lot. I was so impressed with my cooking skills, I sure thought it was good and took all of 10 minutes!
* I finally got all caught up on Grey's Anatomy (only to miss tonight's episode). With Steve being so dedicated to school I have extra time to catch up on important things like this.
*I jumped back on the exercise band wagon. I fell off quite a while ago and just barely decided to get back on. I stayed after work on Tuesday and had a great workout. I forget how much I like to work out until I start doing it again. And I even got my sorry butt out of bed this morning and worked out as well, I just have to keep it up...
*We started a new project in my wheel pottery class and I am actually really good at it. I have been awful at the past two projects and finally found something that I can actually do. Throwing tea bowls was actually fun and it was nice to have them turn out without needing someone else to fix them.
*Tonight Steve and I went to his mom's house for their annual pumpkin carving night. One: I ate chili for the first time in my life, I was pretty proud of myself for trying something new I knew I didn't like. Two: I carved a pretty cute pumpkin (maybe a picture to come later). I think this was the first year I have ever carved a pumpkin by myself. I can only remember back to the days of doing it at home and having my dad help me, even in high school. Maybe he just never trusted me with the knife...
*I discovered (more like re-discovered) that being a girl is way over-rated! We have to deal with so much more than guys ever do! From worrying about when to work out because of your hair, to dealing with "that time of the month," to having more emotions than you know what to do with, to being master over-analyzers, to dealing with 10 to 1 grooming expectations (clothes, nails, jewelry, bags, etc.). Guys should appreciate how easy they have it.
*I went to lunch today with Barbara from work. It made me so happy! First off I LOVE Chili's and haven't been for a while, and second it totally reminded me of Stephanie and how much I miss her. I miss our weekly (often times, twice a week) visits to Chili's, chanting "Diet Coke!" when it doesn't come fast enough, hanging out at her house watching TV, and just having her as my good friend and being around.
*I have learned that acting confident and being confident are two very different things, I am still working on the latter.
It has been a good week, but obviously one of very little consequence. Life is good and even with it's ups and downs, how ever slight or steep they may be, it all just keeps getting better!
8 comments:
Quite an articulate post. Nice work. You're right, I like pics, but I actually really enjoyed your post. Good job trying chili. That's one thing I've loved about having a new family (my in-laws). I've really branched out and tried new foods. I've been surprised how much more I like things than I previously thought. It's opened my eyes to new things.
Congrats on working out. You look so good you don't need it. Could you send some motivation my way? I need it. I'm in an ugly slump right now.
Keep being confident - you have every reason to be.
I think Annie is finally asleep. Now I can finally get to sleep as well.
PS - now that you have Steve, you're not breaking up with Shannon are you? I like her.
Wow this is 2 posts in one with Jamie's massive comment. I love all the reading material.
I think it is a good think to introduce Steve early to the Jensens. That way you don't get too attached if he can't handle us.
And I can't wait to try the potato soup the easy way!
I'm with Jamie - you aren't breaking up with me, are you?! Good thing we have a few things planned this weekend b/c it's been way too long since we've really hung out.
I agree with you that being a girl is overrated, that it's easier to act confident than actually be confident, and that you're awesome. Even if you don't feel so awesome at times, you've got a band of people around you who know differently.
*and I saw your facebook status... You aren't bailing out on me on the costumes tonight are you?! I agree they are silly, but that's part of the fun!
I'm glad you finally updated! Sounds like life is good!
I love to read updates, even if you think they are boring! Never don't update because of that.
Second, I forgot how much I love you. I also am in love with Grey's Anatomy (obsessive may be a better word). I also love Chili's, in fact I ate there last night! Just thought I would share that.
How have you never tried Chili before. I just don't get that!
PS - I think the sign of someone having a legitimately exciting life is a boring blog - it means you're too busy out having fun to keep the blog up and running.
I miss going to Chili's with you too! Have I told you that they don't have Chili's here? Not a one. Boo.
I'm glad life is going well for you!
A life without chili is definitely boring! Glad that you finally discovered it.
"We have to deal with so much more than guys ever do!"
Ha ha ha! I must politely disagreee. For one thing, guys have to try to figure out women. That is a far bigger burden than anything women have to deal with.
"Guys should appreciate how easy they have it."
Maybe. But nobody from my gender (that I know of) has ever cried their way out of a speeding ticket or complimented me on what I'm wearing/how "cute" my hair looks.
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