My apologies

I'm so very sorry that I've been MIA for the past few days.
I played in a softball co-ed tournament this weekend.
We played one game last night (lost)
And three games today. (lost 2 won 1)
So, right now, the only energy I have is to write this apology.
Not that you care.
I'm just sayin'.
By the way, I did pretty well in the tournament.
I caught, and I had a blast!
More of the 30 days of me to come, asap!
Just not tonight.
Goodnight all!

30 Days of Me: Day 26

Day 26 - your week, in great detail

It's only Tuesday, but okay.

Monday's details are here.

The rest of my week consisted of:

Woke up, went to work.

Made breakfast for the boys and I

Watched movies

Made Lunch

Boys played games, I read

Went home, read some more

Summit meeting for 3 hours.. cried like a baby

Went home

Went to K's house and talked for a while..

Went home, went to bed.

Not so much going on here.

30 Days of Me: Day 25

Day 25 - your day, in great detail

Since this was supposed to be Monday's post

I'll talk about Monday.

I woke up, late, so I did a mad dash to get dressed and get to K's house.

Made breakfast for the boys and myself.

Played games with S& T (The boys I nanny for)

Made lunch for everybody

Took S to his piano lesson

Went to the pool for 2 hours until the storm rolled in

Showered

Was supposed to have dinner with B, but he changed the plans

Went to Bend to play poker with B & his friends

Played cards for 4 hours

Drove home

Checked facebook

Watched sportscenter

Bed.

30 Days of Me: Day 24

Day 24 - whatever tickles your fancy

Too bad the weekend is officially over.
But I am officially excited for next weekend!
I'm playing in a co-ed softball tournament next weekend with M&K
(my hermano and my bff)
I haven't really played softball since I was 15..
Not in a game at least, and I'm stoked!
We had a practice the other day, and let me tell you...
My back is sore from swinging the bat like 100 times.
Not even joking.
Me: Anytime you wanna let someone else bat is fine with me
....
Me: Seriously, we should give someone else a turn
....
Me: Okay I'm running on this one and then I'm done!
Good times.
But seriously.. I can't wait :)
I <3 Softball!!

30 Days of Me: Day 23

Day 23: a youtube video
(Has a few choice words.. pre warning for if you have kids around)

Sucky People

People suck sometimes. It's a true statement, and I stand by it. Shoot, even I suck sometimes. I'm not always the person I should be, so I have a little patience when it comes to the other sucky people. A little.

I'm moving to the town where my school is sometime in August (hopefully closer to Sept.), and it's 45 minutes away from here. Working full time as a nanny, and having FULL weekends, it's hard to find the time to get over there to look at houses. So, to my pleasant surprise, last Friday I went and looked at a place and it was perfect. A little too far out in the country for me, but it was nice, the roommate was nice, the room was big, rent was right up my alley, it couldn't be better! The girl, (we'll just call her S) was a little off, at least from what I'm used to. But she offered me the room on the spot! As I left we said we'd keep in touch, and move-in date was August 1st, the only part I didn't like.

Fast forward 2 days

I sent her a text asking if I could bring my mom by to see the place, just to show it off and show her how lucky I had gotten.. no response.. all day. Now, call me crazy, but we live in a time where people's cell phones are constantly glued to their hands, or are always within ear shot so you can run to it when it goes off (I know mine is) so you can't tell me she didn't get the text. I didn't get a response for days either.

Fast forward 4 days

I sent her a text to let her know that I was still planning on moving in, that none of my plans had changed, and to see if she was on the same page. I get a text back (2 hours later) saying, "Sorry! My brother needs a place to stay, so I gave him your room! You can have the smaller room for $50 less! Sorry." Okay, well first of all, the third bedroom we BOTH said at the time that I was there was way too small to be considered a bedroom. My bed wouldn't even fit in there, so that wasn't an option for me. Especially for only 50 less. Drop it 150, and maybe we could talk. Second, make your brother live in the small room! He's not paying rent. He could live on the couch! I'm sure he doesn't care. He's a guy. Guys don't care as much about privacy.

So here I am, a week later, back to the drawing board. Hoping.. no PRAYING that I'll find a place to live in time. I have 2 months, but still. It's a very stressful process. I'm taking this big fat NO I received as a blessing. That house probably isn't the one that I'm supposed to be in.

So I'll keep looking.
And I'll find the one.
In town.
Without a flakey roommate.
Wish me luck!

Take care, and God bless.

30 Days of Me: Day 22

Day 22 - a website

I'm probably a total sports nerd for picking this as my favorite website,
But I'm supposed to be honest right?
But other than facebook, blogger and my e-mail,
It's my most checked website.
I can't wait til college football starts!
43 days!!
Go Ducks!

Have a Little Faith in Me

Sometimes, not very often, but too often if you ask me
I have thoughts about M.
I can't bring myself to delete the e-mails..
They brought so many laughs and so much happiness.
I need to do it though..
Maybe I wouldn't think of him so much anymore
if they weren't staring me in the face every time I checked my e-mail.

It always makes me think of regrets I have.
Until then, I had maybe one or two regrets..
Now I have so many, I can't even count them.
Sure, I've learned a big lesson, and sure I will survive,
But I can't help but wonder what could have been..
I'll probably never stop wondering.
I miss the laughter.. I miss the friendship..
I miss M.

A little part of me wishes he found me and is reading this.
But a bigger part of me wants to forget he existed..
Forget that he broke my heart..
Forget that he was so easily able to forget me.
He was like a whirlwind..
He came into my life and had me so wrapped up in him..
And just as quick as he came into my life, he was gone.
And I'm here still picking up the pieces.
You can tell me to get over it..
That I'm crazy for still caring..
But if I could make myself stop caring,
I would have done that months ago.

30 Days of Me: Day 21

Day 21 - a recipe

Wow, I've been at this for 3 weeks now.

It's been real

It's been fun

But it hasn't been real fun.

I kid, I kid.

Here's the recipe:

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Crepes

1 cup all purpous flour

1 can (7.6 oz) media crema

2/3 cup water

3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts

1/2 cup milk

1 cup (4 oz) shredded Chihuahua cheese

3 eggs

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp plus 1 tsp butter, melted, divided

1/4 cup chopped frest cilantro

additional chopped frest cilantro (optional)

1 tsp salt, divided

2 chipotle pepperes in abodo sauce

Prep time: 26 minutes Total time: 40

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In Stainless (4-qt.) Mixing Bowl, combine flour, water, milk, eggs, 2 tbsp of the butter and 1/2 tsp of the salt. Whisk until smooth and press through strainer. Brush executive saute pan (do not use stainless) with remaining butter; heat over medium heat 2 minutes. Pour 3 tbsp of the batter into pan, immediately tilting and swirling pan to cover entire bottom. Cook 20-30 seconds or until crepe starts to bubble and edges start to brown. Loosen edges and turn over; cook 5-10 secibds. Remove from pan to parchment paper; repeat for a total of 12 crepes.

2. For sauce, place peppers, crema and remaining salt into blender; blend until smooth. For filling, combine chicken, cheese, onion, cilantro and half of the sauce in classic batter bowl; mix well. Microwave on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until hot, stirring halfway through.

3. Fill each crepe with filling; roll up and place seam side down onto large sheet pan. Cover with foil; bake 8-10 minutes or until hot. Transfer crepes to serving platter; top with remaining sauce and additional chopped cilantro, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 430, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 28 g, Sodium 680 mg, Fiber 1 g.

30 Days of Me: Day 20

Day 20 - a hobby of yours

I don't really have all that many hobbies.
I sing.
I read.
I watch/play sports.

That's pretty much it.
My life is not that interesting, people.
Yet.

30 Days of Me: Day 19

Day 19 - a talent of yours

There's not really any proof of it anywhere online.
But I can sing.
I harmonize.. it's my thing.
I've been in choirs since 4th grade
And I sing at my church every Sunday.
I absolutely love singing.. it's my release.
(p.s. that picture is what I have tattooed on my wrist)

30 Days of Me: Day 18

Day 18 - whatever tickles your fancy

I'm feeling very uncreative today, so I'm posting a link to a video that makes me laugh every time.
It's really funny, and I'm sure most of you have seen it before
but you can never see it too many times.
Enjoy.

30 Days of Me: Day 17

Day 17 - an art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)

30 Days of Me: Day 16

Day 16 - a song that makes you cry (or nearly)


I'm not a big fan of country music
But Don't Take The Girl by Tim McGraw ALWAYS makes me cry.
It's a sweet song, but sad. I try not to listen to it much.

30 Days of Me: Day 15

Day 15 - a fanfic
I don't know what that is, so it's another whatever tickles my fancy day.
My favorite.



Ladies night at the horse races!
Funny story. Kinda.
I was going to bet on the #2 horse ( I liked the colors he wore, silly, I know but that's how I roll)
I decided not to, since I had been wrong every other race thus far.
He ended up breaking the track record.
$126... that's how much I would have won for a $3 bet.
Nice.

30 Days of Me: Day 14

Day 14 - a non-fictional book
(Late.. sooooo very sorry!)

This book is about stepping out of your comfort zone to tell people about your faith.
It's life changing, and it was a really easy read. One of my favorites :)

30 Days of Me: Day 13

Day 13 - a fictional book

This book made me laugh and it made me cry, and it made me angry as well. This book also taught me a huge lesson on friendship and love, and going after your dreams. You should read it for sure! You'll finish it and want to read it again right away!

30 Days of Me: Day 12

Day 12 - whatever tickles your fancy

I saw this on someone's blog and I liked it, and since I'm not feeling all that creative today, I'mma do it. Plus, it tickles my fancy.

1. I’ve come to realize that my chest-size… Is a little disappointing. At least I have a booty though!

2. I’ve come to realize that my job… is giving me a head start for if/when I become a mommy!

3. I’ve come to realize that when I’m driving… It's the best time for me to have me time, and listen to my favorite songs. Extra loud, of course.

4. I’ve come to realize that I need… to stop stressing, and know that God is in control.

5. I’ve come to realize that I have lost… my ability to people please my way through life. Mostly.

6. I’ve come to realize that I hate… people that do mean things on purpose. Or people that just don't care.

7. I’ve come to realize that if I’m drunk… then I must have lost my mind, cause I don't drink.

8. I’ve come to realize that money… is way too important, unfortunately.

9. I’ve come to realize that certain people… Will always be in my life, no matter what.

11. I’ve come to realize that my siblings(s)… Are pretty awesome. I'm a lucky girl.

12. I’ve come to realize that my mom… really does have my best interest in mind.

13. I’ve come to realize that my cell phone… is way more important to me than it should be.

14. I’ve come to realize that when I woke up this morning… I was running late. Oops.

15. I’ve come to realize that my first love is… not really my first love.

16. I’ve come to realize that right now I am thinking about… School, money, moving, life. Too much, to be quite honest.

17. I’ve come to realize that my dad… is making an effort.

18. I’ve come to realize that when I get on Facebook… it's not as fun as I once remember it being.

19. I’ve come to realize that today… has only just begun, and I'm tired already.

20. I’ve come to realize that my best friend(s)… is the best friend I've ever had.

21. I’ve come to realize that my spouse… hasn't found me yet, but I know he's out there somewhere.

22. I’ve come to realize that I really want to… start school already! Nursing, here I come!

23. I’ve come to realize that life… is what you make it. You can sit back and enjoy the show, or you can be a part of it.

24. I’ve come to realize that this weekend…was fun getting away, even if it was just for one night, it was fun packing up and leaving on a whim.

25. I’ve come to realize that next weekend… is unplanned. I have nothing going on.

26. I’ve come to realize that my children… are going to be very loved, if/when I have them.

27. I’ve come to realize that when life gives you lemons… Make beef stew!

30 Days of Me: Day 11

Day 11 - a photo of you taken recently

After about 4 hours of sleep, and a very long day.
Not too shabby ;)

30 Days of Me: Day 10

Day 10 - a photo of you taken over ten years ago
(This one's on time!)

This is my brother and I about 19 years ago.
I'm on the right.
Wasn't I a cutie??

30 Days of Me: Day 9

Day 09 - a photo you took
(Again, sorry I'm late!)

This is where I had my senior pictures taken.
I took this picture that day.
It's very beautiful!
I <3 the Oregon Coast!

30 Days of Me: Day 8

Day 08 - A photo that makes you angry/sad

(Sorry this is late, had a busy weekend!)

This guy messed up not once, but twice, ruining his chances at being a heisman winner at a good school. Your loss buddy, maybe next time you want a laptop, you'll buy it.

30 Days of Me: Day 7

Day 7: A Photo that makes me Smile


The night I graduated from high school.
I was with one of my oldest friends (left)
And my best friend (middle)
One of the happiest days of my life, thus far :)

30 Days of Me: Day 6

Day 6: Whatever Tickles Your Fancy

My favorite sports teams :)

I love Ducks football, baseball, and basketball! Go DUCKS!

I've been an A's fan since I was born.

They might suck, but I love them :)

I'm not a HUGE fan of the NBA, but it's always fun to watch the Cavs play.

Plus they share my last name, so I kind of have to like them!

I like the colors, the players, and they're an over all decent team.

Go Panthers!

Anybody who knows me knows that I'm a big sports fan, so I wanted to share my favorite teams with you! Now you know a little more about me! What are your favorite sports teams?

30 Days of Me: Day 5

Day 5: Your Favorite Quote

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

Life is beauty, admire it.

Life is bliss, taste it.

Life is a dream, realize it.

Life is a challenge, meet it.

Life is a duty, complete it.

Life is a game, play it.

Life is a promise, fulfill it.

Life is sorrow, overcome it.

Life is a song, sing it.

Life is a struggle, accept it.

Life is a tragedy, confront it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.

Life is luck, make it.

Life is too precious, do not destroy it.

Life is life, fight for it.

Mother Teresa

30 Days of Me: Day 4

Day 4: Your Favorite Book

This book is the first of a love affair of mine.
A love affair with Erica Spindler.
I absolutely love her books.
I read this book in 4 hours.
It has romance, humor, murder, mystery, and also a little heartbreak.
Perfect book. For a woman at least.

Adopted Kitten and Pulled Groin

Right now is the time when I should be sitting back, enjoying a nice cold drink, and getting ready to watch fireworks with tons of friends. It is after all the 4th of July, right?

Not in the plans this year.

My day started out pretty well, I adopted a 4 week old kitten at the town park's 4th of July celebration. He's adorable (quite a bit crazy) and I love him to pieces already. He's a little annoying, but that's what kittens are for (I think).

After the park, and spending a few hours with the kitten, I headed down to the ball park to hang out with some friends. We bbq'd and started up a friendly, fun game of softball.

Fun. Friendly.

Not dangerous! I ended up pulling a muscle. In my groin. I didn't even know that girls had those! I thought only guys did that. Side note: Maybe I should know these things, seeing as how I want to be a nurse and all.

But now I'm sitting at home.
Alone.
Watching season 2 of The Hills.
And snuggling my new kitten.
(Who by the way, is still yet to be named)

Happy 4th of July, hope yours is as wonderful as mine! (If not, better!!!)

30 Days of Me: Day 3

Day 3: Favorite Television Show

Again, I have a hard time picking just one.

My favorite guilty pleasure.

The show that will devastate me when it ends.

30 Days of Me: Day 2

Day 2: YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE

Since I'm a girl, and I absolutely love movies, I have a hard time picking just one.
So I picked three of my favorites. Hope you don't mind!

Elf is a movie that I absolutely have to watch during the holiday season.
It's my favorite movie that has Will Ferrell in it. It's clean, and hilarious!
Never fails to make me happy on a down day. I <3 Elf! Oh, and I quote it like no other.

The Strangers is the only movie that has ever truly freaked me out.
After watching it, I refused to look out my windows at night when I heard a noise.
It's a good movie, sad, but really good.
P.S. The scene in the picture, I almost jumped out of my seat. Totally scared me!

Remember the Titans is just an awesome movie. It makes you laugh, makes you cry, and makes you want to be a better person. It's a movie that I can watch over and over again, no matter what time of year it is. Oh, and it has football,what more could a girl ask for?

A little bit of this, a little bit of that

I'm a little embarrassed that just from the posts today, I am one post shy from my total posts from last month. It's quite embarrassing, but I did have quite the busy month. Mostly because I've been waking up at 6:45 in the morning as opposed to whenever my heart desires. It means I have to go to bed earlier, which if you know me, you know that I'm a night owl, and going to bed early is certainly no easy task. And night is usually when I write the majority of my posts. So that's been quite the battle. I have 6 alarms to wake me up, I kid you not. Four on my phone, and two on my real alarm clock, which by the way has a sensor, so if you just wave your hand in front of it, it goes to snooze! It was bad when I figured that out. Right now my alarm clock is at an angle where I would have to actually sit up in bed to wave my hand in front of it (how lazy can I get? sheesh), but lately, I've been just sticking my foot out of the covers and kicking it in the air until it goes off. How ridiculous is that?! I'm sure it would be quite amusing to witness though. I'm definitely sure of that.

This weekend also looks to be extremely busy! I'm leading a small group in the morning, and then babysitting. Sunday, is church, followed by an afternoon spent in the park, followed by an evening spent at a softball field for a 4th of July bbq, softball game, and fireworks. It will be tons of fun, but also very tiring! I'm very much looking forward to it, though. Only 2 short months away from college football! Can't wait!

I hope you have a lovely 4th of July weekend, and you stay safe, and have fun! Take care, and God bless!

30 Days of Me: Day 1

Day 1: YOUR FAVORITE SONG

A Beautiful Mess by Jason Mraz. It's a song that reminds me of my senior year of high school and it always, always, always makes me sing at the top of my lungs! I've listened to it over and over again, and I'm still not sick of it. Beautiful lyrics, beautiful melody. It really doesn't get much better than this song. Not for me, at least.

30 Days of Me

I've seen a few people that I'm following doing this, and it's a fun way to put myself out there, so I thought I would jump on the bandwagon! Bad girl, I know.. I gave in to what the "cool kids are doing." Oh well. I'm sure my soul will be fine ;)

Here is the daily list in case you want to play along!

Day 01 - your favorite song
Day 02 - your favorite movie
Day 03 - your favorite television program
Day 04 - your favorite book
Day 05 - your favorite quote
Day 06 - whatever tickles your fancy
Day 07 - a photo that makes you happy
Day 08 - a photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 09 - a photo you took
Day 10 - a photo of you taken over ten years ago
Day 11 - a photo of you taken recently
Day 12 - whatever tickles your fancy
Day 13 - a fictional book
Day 14 - a non-fictional book
Day 15 - a fanfic
Day 16 - a song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17 - an art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
Day 18 - whatever tickles your fancy
Day 19 - a talent of yours
Day 20 - a hobby of yours
Day 21 - a recipe
Day 22 - a website
Day 23 - a YouTube video
Day 24 - whatever tickles your fancy
Day 25 - your day, in great detail
Day 26 - your week, in great detail
Day 27 - this month, in great detail
Day 28 - this year, in great detail
Day 29 - hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 30 -- whatever tickles your fancy