no telefano!

I have a confession to make. I really dislike talking on the phone. It seems heartless and I know it appears selfish, but I hate doing it! When Mike and I were doing the long distance thing, we talked on the phone every night. The whole time we would be on the phone, I would be doing homework, watching tv, or clicking around on the internet. I was still listening...most of the time... but I cannot just sit there and not do something else! What am I supposed to do, sit on the phone and stare at a blank wall?

There are a few exceptions to this of course:

1. My dear friend Jerri - because she lives in Michigan and it is the only Jerri time I get.
2. My mom - because it is usually only when I need need NEED to talk to her about something
3. (my most embarressing) when I am driving

I realize that point number three makes me somewhat of a hypocrit because lets be honest. It sucks being on the other end when someone is driving and calls YOU to talk. Usually you are busy doing something and they are like, "so...what's new?" I catch myself calling #1, #2, and of course, the hubby. He does not like it, and I cannot blame him. The response I usually get is, "if you are just talking while you are driving, can I hang up and talk when you get home?"

But I will make an exception every once and a while. And that is it... don't abuse my kindness! I will email, facebook, text...whatever you want! I just hate talking on the phone. Oh, and lets not forget that I will (of course!) meet face to face which is the best and should be most common solution.

Sorry if this offends anyone that has recently called me... I don't hate you, just the phones in between us.
The end.

No place like home.

Mike had a job to do in Wahpeton tonight, and he let me come with to have supper with my parents. What is it about going home that just makes me the happiest person in the world? OH. I know.

This little lady was RIDICULOUSLY excited to see me. And it was returned. Here she is bounding my way as I sneak attack her with the flash on my camera.

And.... here she is as I was leaving... so good when she wants to be, sitting for the camera! She has my heart.

Now that we will be living in a house (within, dare I say it, two months?!) I can finally start thinking about getting a dog of my very own. Let me tell you, this is something long awaited. I have been patiently waiting while living in strict no pets allowed apartments. CANNOT wait to have a cute little lovable cuddle bug crazy hyper young dog to drive Mike and I crazy. So fun. It is meant to be.

Side note, I got flowers from Mike for Valentine's day (as previously mentioned) and they were gorgeous. Here is my favorite part, a big beautiful white lily!! Just like in our wedding.

Prayers for the house! Hope it goes through. Right now we have accepted their counter offer and have to wait for the FHA loan appraiser to give the ok to have a contractor (Mike in this case) go in and remove the damage. Then, we can close and it is ours! A lot of paperwork coming up though which is never fun. Worth it, but not fun.

Valentine's Day rant

I really don't have much to "rant" about but there is just ONE thing that ercks (sp?) me. When guys (or gals I suppose) are single, they find it completely necessary to complain about this day not being a holiday or that its just a holiday Hallmark made up. But what is even worse, are the men  boys that AREN'T single. They complain about how its just a woman's holiday, and how they can't win and its just one big set up. Here is my message to all the little boys out there that don't know how to be men.

IF IT MAKES THE GIRL HAPPY... THEN DO IT AND DON'T COMPLAIN. How easy is it to pick up a box of chocolates, flowers, a nice card and/or some spa gift certificates? It doesn't have to be original and it makes you look AWESOME because most other guys fail. I just don't understand why I hear the endless complaints about this day. It seems like the easiest way ever to get a couple of points with the lady.

Now, let it be noted that MY MAN did not fail. He got me flowers and took me to Santa Lucia's which was delicious. Bravo Mr. Deyle. You are not a disappointment. :)

Things I’ve learned:

1. Healthy food usually tastes gross, and is not actually filling even though I’m told frequently they are


2. As I’m aging, I’m actually LOSING my attention span which means I am getting more immature…backwards…


3. I feel the urge to dry heave when I watch people be greedy. For example, during our opening week at the bank, I had to resist the sick feeling I got when people would get 12 piggy banks, 8 cookbooks, and an entire bag of cheap grocery grab its even if they didn’t know what they were. What is wrong with people?


4. Exercising takes a lot of time, and cleaning my home comes in second. No question.


5. After holding a baby for just twenty minutes, I can determine if I am ready to be a parent. (The answer is no way, I run out of ideas of how to entertain it)


6. More than a house, I want a dog. But luckily I will be getting both soon.


7. Reading blogs is so much more fun than watching tv. Very addicting.


8. I am now a drummer, kind of.


9. I want to be a guitar player, but nobody will teach me. And the attention span thing doesn’t help…

To be continued… :)

What is a Gym, exactly?

When I got married, I determined that I was not going to be the typical bride that is so happy and comfortable she gains 20 lbs. Oops...

 

 

Ok so I didn't gain 20 lbs, but I am not quite the buff girl I was before. And I have been totally conscious of every bite that has entered my mouth and every night I have skipped the gym. I guess being conscious of it doesn't actually matter if I don't fix it.

After New Years, I switched gyms -from Planet Fitness to the YMCA. So here is the thing... I'm new to the Y, but not new to a gym... all you snobby gym goers at the Y can stop complaining now. I can't believe how much whining goes on about the New Years Resolutioners that show up and want to get in shape. I have a message for these snobs:

"YOU ARE THE REASON THEY QUIT... Do you think it is easy or enjoyable to go to an environment where you get glared at and gossiped about?" The end.

Besides that, wonderful gym. I am impressed. Well... with the classes anyway.

I go with a coworker, at least 3 classes a week. Cycling, bodypump, and cardio (like step aerobics). AWESOME BUT OUCH TOO! My body rejected it, but I vetoed that. I like the music, I like the instructors, and I like the set schedule that  can't manipulate.. hard to not go when there is someone holding you accountable.

If any body out there would like to join me some time... PLEASE let me know... working out buddies really make or break it.

Also - I want to run in the Fargo marathon. A friend of mine and I would like to do the relay, so I would only have to run a 10k instead of the 1/2 marathon. Can I do it? Yes. Will I do it? As of right now, yes. Am I scared? YES. :) Is my body willing? NOPE! So lets just keep the encouragement coming... the body is upset with me right now and I don't see that changing any time soon.