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What happens in Vegas...

So the last couple of weeks have been really busy and eventful. You've already read by now, I'm sure, on my siblings' blogs about Joe and Libby getting married (yay!). I went down to Vegas with Mom, Dad, and John last Thursday, and we came back on Sunday. It was a beautiful day, Libby looked gorgeous and Joe was just to die for. It was a LONG trip, and I'm glad I'm back, but was glad I got to be there. :)

I didn't take very many pictures--I was in charge of the video camera this time--and my batteries died on my camera before we even got to Vegas.

 
I was trying to catch John doing "Blue Steel" but caught him at the end of it, so this looks more like Count Olaf from Lemony Snicket... 

 I never liked the mountains a lot when we grew up. My childhood was spent on the plains of Colorado, and I still miss being able to see forever. I'd take the flat of the eastern CO plains over looming, imposing mountains any day, but the "mountains" of southern Utah always seem homey to me. Mountains are beautiful, but they just aren't home.
I did really enjoy seeing everyone again. It's been so long since I've seen much of my extended family; life gets so hectic, and there's always something else that needs to be done! But it was really fun catching up with everyone. (Even if Uncle Joe did drink all of my punch!! Don't think I don't know it was you! lol)
I'm glad I'm back. I didn't sleep much, and was feeling pretty pukey for most of the trip, and I don't enjoy being away from Mr. Hercules for too long. It's really not pretty. But it was nice to celebrate with Joe and Libby :) I'm glad I got to go!

Horoscope

Once again, courtesy of The Onion, here are your horoscopes!

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

Your long uphill battle for self-improvement will founder once again when you find yourself thinking that some reality television shows are actually pretty good.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20

The AMA can say whatever it wants about accidents, but you're still not convinced that a surgeon could leave so many scalpels, magazine subscription cards, and cigarette butts in your abdomen by mistake.

Gemini May 21 - Jun 21

They say you love money more than anything else in the world, but then, they've never seen you around a stack of pancakes.

Cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22

If you pledge to Cancer at the $50 membership level, not only will you be supporting quality predictions in the future, but you'll also receive this handsome Cancer tote bag.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

Your place is becoming the central gathering spot for everyone in the neighborhood to just hang out and do whatever, which would be nice if you actually knew any of these people.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 22

True happiness will continue to elude you in the days to—wait, there it is! There, behind the couch! Quickly, it's getting away!


Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23

The rise of Jupiter in your sign can only mean one thing! Let the stars know what it is once you look it up.

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 21

You'd much rather have people fear you than love you, which may be a problem since you are an adorable 3-week-old tiger-striped kitten.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

It might not be today, and it might not be tomorrow, but you'll soon come to regret staging a pie-eating contest to select a new wife.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

The stars give up—if you want another slice of blueberry pie, just go ahead and have another slice of blueberry pie.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

Although you really want the 16-ounce tenderloin with peppercorn sauce and a side of gorgonzola mashed potatoes, you'll ultimately settle for the spinach salad without dressing.



Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

You always hate it when shows end with a big musical number, so you'll probably be pretty disappointed with what happens to the universe on Wednesday.

Blissful things I can always count on - Pt. 2

I have felt such love this weekend that it was nearly overwhelming, and honestly brought me to tears.  That's not to say that I don't feel love like this all the time--I do, but for some reason it was so intense this weekend I could hardly believe it. And it's inspired another round of the blissful things in my life.


1. Him.

2. Mom always letting me cry and not making me feel lame for it, but always better because I have a permanent shoulder to cry on.

3. Knowing that no day is so bad that a hot cup of tea or a soak in the tub can't make it better.

4.  Etsy

5. The one pair of jeans that always seems to magically fit, no matter what I weigh.

6.  Poems by Rod McKuen 
This is the way it was
while I was waiting for your eyes
to find me.

I was drifting going no place
Hypnotized by sunshine
maybe,
barking back at seals along the beach.
Skipping flat stones on the water,
but much too wise for sand castles.
My castles were across the sea
or still within my mind...

...But I was drifting,
before you.


7. Listening to Ben Harper when you're feeling tired at work.

8. Finding things you forgot about


9. Feeling loved, no matter what.

"The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which includes not only others but ourselves as well."
- Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

Quizzie

Because yes, I really have nothing better to do right now...

What are you wearing now? White T-shirt, brown multi-colored striped crop sweater, jeans

What’s the last thing you read/are currently reading? Just finished up First Test and I'm in the middle of Eye of the World

Do you nap a lot? Only when I'm at Tyson's (this isn't to say that he bores me... it's just the only place I relax enough to fall asleep, and he's a sweetheart and will let me)

Who was the last person you hugged? Ty

What’s your current obsession/addiction? Oblivion (level 27 baby!) and this Polaroid program

Which item from your closet are you wearing most lately? My comfy green sweater

What's for dinner?  Ugh.. don't talk to me about food right now, or I might throw up 

What was the last thing you bought? Seriously can't remember... I haven't shopped in awhile. I think it was Ty's Valentine present

What are you listening to right now? "Oblivion" by Fionnuala Hunt (honestly! A complete coincidence)

If you could have any super power, what would it be? The ability to fly

What is your favorite weather, and why? Stormy weather. Everything looks better dressed in grey

What time do you usually get up? 6:46 or 7:17, depending on when I have to be at work. 

What is your most challenging goal right now? Loving every piece of myself, and finding beauty in the world around me 

If you could have a house–totally paid for, fully furnished–anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be? Tuscany

Favorite vacation spot? Colorado, or Park City

What is your favorite item of clothing? My "Can I Get Some Love? [picture of the earth]" T-shirt

Favorite pair of shoes you keep going back to over and over, even though your closet is overflowing with a zillion others: Brown flip-flops

Name one thing you cannot live without: Ty

What time is bed time? Last night, didn't have one! Usually between 10:30 and 12

Love

 
I'm the luckiest woman in the world
   
 To be loved by the most amazing man I've ever known
  
 
 And to love him back, more than he knows
  
 Blessed with good friends 
  
 
and a wonderful family
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Blessed with the most amazing mother
  
 And the best dad a girl could ask for
   
I am so blessed to have you all in my life! 
I love you all!!

25 things about me

I keep getting tagged on Facebook & Blogger to complete one of these... so here you go.

25 Things About Me:

1. I like pudding.
2. I love Ty
3. I get distracted easily.

Our children


I told Mr. Hercules today that we needed kids. After his initial heart attack, we went to the store and bought some.



We decided on six.



What do you think?




Lazy day

Tomorrow is my day off.

Here's my plan for the day:

1. Wake up disgustingly late.
2. Semi-make bed.
3. Make nice cup of tea.
4. Go back to semi-made bed with tea, drawing pad and pencils, water colors, etc.
5. Prop feet up on wall, hang head off of bed, and listen to music all day.

Sounds like it's going to be a great day :)


Where I am Queen

I have felt completely overwhelemed lately. I can't give you any reasons why that would make sense to you, but suffice it to say that I consume the stress, pain, sadness and worry of those around me. I have a stressful job that I love, but lately it's been difficult to wake up excited to go to work. The main aspect of my job is to find other people jobs. Customers call me, telling me what type of people they are looking for, and I interview people all day long looking for the right person for the jobs I have. 
As you can imagine, the economy has been hinkey (I refuse to say the "R" word, because I think naming things and thinking them makes it worse, and I'm trying to stay positive) and it's finally caught up to us here. I have countless people come to me every day looking for work, and it's become downright depressing. I'm a normally upbeat, happy person, full of (at least I try) unconditional love, and open mind, and a free spirit (Ty lovingly refers to me as his Earth Child), but I must admit it's taking quite a toll on me. I feel completely exhausted and overwhelemed, and I'm honestly quite tired of it. 
So tired, in fact, that I slept for almost 12 hours Saturday night. Then took a nap at Mr. Hercules' apartment before we met my family for Sunday Night Dinner. I told him I felt bad for sleeping so much the past few days (as I took naps on Saturday, too!), but he lovingly told me that it looked like I seriously needed the sleep.
So, in an effort to bring my energy back up and feel less overwhelemed and more centered and positive, I've been looking through my favorite things, trying to bring the beauty back. I'll just share a couple with you. 

(All images are by me, please don't snatch unless you ask!) 

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
 
 
This is the bright home
in which I live,
this is where
I ask
my friends
to come,
this is where I want
to love all the things
it has taken me so long
to learn to love.
This is the temple
of my adult aloneness
and I belong
to that aloneness
as I belong to my life.
There is no house
like the house of belonging.
~ David Whyte ~
The House of Belonging
  
 "Well-behaved women rarely make history." ~Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
  
 "Be still, sad heart,
and cease repining;
behind the clouds
the sun is shining" 
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

  
"Oh the comfort--the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person--having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all right out, just as they are, chaff and grain together; certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away." ~ Dinah Maria Mulock Craik 
  
  
 I know your smile
and it is much too warm to waste on people in the street
(though smiles are plentiful)
and
I know
that if you keep the empty heart alive a little longer
love will come.
It always does,
maybe just at the last moment, but it will come
you must believe that...

~Rod McKuen
There. I feel better now. Don't you?

Ouchie

I've decided that the world can be a cruel, cruel place.

My weekend started off well enough--watched really old Battlestar Galactica shows with Ty last night, then went to bed early. I thought I'd try to sleep in, seeing how it's Saturday and all, but that didn't happen either. But, since I did go to bed a bit earlier than usual (I was pretty tired!), it wasn't bad waking up at the crack of dawn (and Wal-Mart's usually not so busy then! lol).  The rest of my morning was great--Ty and I have a Saturday morning ritual when he's not working weekends of pretending that we're 4 and meeting for cereal and cartoons. This morning I decided to make us breakfast. I wanted the normal things--bacon, French Toast, bacon, juice, bacon, oranges cut in half and then two cross slices (so you get 4 pieces each half) like Mom always made for our lunch (still my favorite, Mom!)--the normal things you would eat for breakfast.  I asked Ty if he wanted French Toast or pancakes with his bacon and eggs... No. My man, my sweet sweet Tyson, loves Vegamite.  Fortunately I've only had it once, but once was enough. Gross.

There's not a lot to do out here when it's cold, so on weekends when Ty isn't working, we usually have breakfast, then catch up on whatever we have to do at our respective apartments, and then meet up again for the rest of the afternoon and evening. Today was sunny and even a little warm. I felt so excited that spring may finally be coming! I didn't have anything I needed to get done, and neither did he, so we played games, I read my book, and we decided to go to the matinee of "Inkheart." Not a bad movie, it was kind of fun, although if you ask Tyson he will assure you that the theater smelled of wet dog. (It kind of did...)

Back to Ty's for dinner, where we hung out with his dad for awhile, and then we watched another movie.  It started getting late, and Ty has to work tomorrow, so we decided to call it a night and to finish the movie another night.  We said goodnight and I left, only to slip on ice and slide halfway down the cement stairs in front of Ty's apartment. I tried to grab the railing to catch myself, but it was covered in ice, too.  When he saw me start to fall, Ty ran (in his bare feet) to help me... and slipped right next to me. I started to cry a little because I'd smacked my arm pretty hard and I've never handled pain well, and I was a bit embarrassed, so Ty brought me back up inside until I felt a little better. This time when I left, we both made it down the steps ok and without any more slipping.  When I pulled away, I saw my sweet man throwing gobs of salt on the steps. He felt horrible that I fell--his landlord had been here earlier shoveling snow, so we thought she had already salted the steps and the walkway.

Now I'm back at my apartment, and after a hot bath and a little reading, my arm is still pretty sore but I'm sure it will be fine.  If you're reading this, wondering what the point is besides me whining, it's just that I wanted to whine, but also this: I'm mad at Mother Nature for teasing me with the warmer weather, and then covering it all up in ice. That's all. It's a cruel, cruel world, Momma Earth.

Time for bed.

Wouldn't you say that life is beautiful?

Sarah Ban Breathnach is my most favorite author, and I've started reading her books again this weekend. One of my favorite quotes by her is "Blessed am I among women--and I know it." (You'll notice it's one of Ann's favorites, too!)

The past couple weeks, more than ever, I am realizing the truth in that statement in my life.

 
 
We're kissing funny, I know--but we were smiling so hard it was hard to kiss :)




Hello, world!  Meet Mr. Hercules!


(And leave me alone--I like the Broncos--that means you, Ty! lol)

Ann, Matt, & Co. were able to run away from the city for a day or two this weekend, so of course I spent the weekend hanging out at Mom & Dad's and making the munchkins more hyper.  I know; it's a gift. :)

 
Mr. Hercules gained a bit of a fan club...
Yep, the Destructo-bot has Ty's cell phone. You're nervous, right?...




 (Don't worry, Ann, she didn't destroy it :) lol)
 
  
 
Daddy doesn't have a beard like this... lol 
 
  
The look on her face is priceless!
 
  
Blessed am I among women. 
And I know it.

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