Day 15 - 30 Day Project

Day 15 - A picture of something I want to do before I die

I've always loved sea turtles. I see their nests on the beach back home and I've always wanted to be apart of the help that organizations give to a hatching nest. I want to be one of those people that handles them and makes sure they get into the water safely. I think it would be extremely fulfilling to help out an endangered animal.

Day 14 - 30 Day Project

Day 14 - A picture of someone I could never imagine my life without

I know....I keep putting my husband for a bunch of days in this project. He just means the world to me. What can I say? I married my best friend. He's smart, funny, handsome, and very opposite of me (which I love). He brings out the best in me. When I feel introverted, he brings me out of my shell. When he's feeling all scattered and nuts, I bring him back down to earth. We have a bond and a love like I have never had before until I met him.

I just cannot imagine my life without him.

Day 13 - 30 Day Project

Day 13 - A picture of my favorite band or artist

I have so many favorites. How do you pick just one?!

When I'm feeling down, I like to pop in a little Jack Johnson. He's definitely at the top of the list. So many great memories come flooding back to me when I hear his music.

Day 12 - 30 Day Project

Day 12- A picture of something I love

I love giraffes!

I can't think of any other wild animal this funny!

When my husband and I watch these animals, he puts goofy voices to each one. HILARIOUS!

Here's another one...very cute.

Twilight Serenade

This song doesn't have anything to do with the Twighlight movies.
It's just a really great song I wanted to share with you all!

Day 11 - 30 Day Project

Day 11 - Something I hate

What the heck are those?! They're FLEAS.

Blahh. I hate fleas.

Fleas are awful for pets and humans. They're so hard to get rid of. It feels like there something constantly crawling on you and jumping all over you. Luckily a little Tea Tree and Lavender Oil mixed in some water in a spray bottle helps relieve the bites. The tough part is getting them out of your home and yard. Lots of spraying, vacuuming, cleaning, and bathing. I've got the shivers just thinking of the little things.

Day 10 - 30 Day Project

Day 10 – A picture of the person I do the most ****** up things with

This is Katie. She’s my GURL! Haha pretty much ‘nuf said.

Katie has been in my life since day 1, literally. We’ve been through thick and thin, and I love her dearly. Nothing and no one will ever replace her. She is in the Coast Guard (my hero!). Some day I hope we can hang out, live in the same city again, and become closer. We’ve grown in separate directions the past few years, but that doesn’t change our relationship. No matter how long it’s been since we last talked, we pick back up like no time has passed.

Day 9 - 30 Day Project

Day 9 – A picture of the person who has gotten me through the most

So I couldn’t pick just one!

I grew up around adults ALL THE TIME. These women are: my mother and her closest friends. They all got me through SO much, good and bad. They were there for me. No friend of mine ever compared to having these lovely ladies in my life. I love them and will always treasure their friendship. I miss them a ton.

Day 8 - 30 Day Project

Day 8 – A picture that makes me laugh



This picture always cracks me up! This is a TOTALLY candid photo of Jake.

Just after I moved in with Jake in DC we went to go check out the town. We decided on kayaking this day along the Potomac River. We snapped photos out on the water. I saw some animals (ducks I think) along the edge and paddled over to the side where there were trees and branches sticking out. I turned around to snap a candid picture of Jake and this is what I got. He was in the midst of hitting his head on a branch (he must not have seen me duck under it)! What a GOOF!

I love him.

Debbie Downers

So let’s talk a little bit about people I like to call “Debbie Downers.”

Everyone knows someone who has this tendency. I admit from time to time I am that person too. I am in the process of learning how to control my original pessimistic thoughts and think something positive. And if I don’t have something nice to say, I am working on keeping my mouth ZIPPED. I don’t want to see Debbie Downer in the supermarket, walking my dog, or in the mall. It’s hard to escape once they get on their rampage!

As you all know Jake and I are preparing for a deployment. I am terrified. But the thing that always gets me through the bad days are thoughts of a wonderful future. So many men and women come back from war alive and well. So many come back with minimal wounds (mentally and physically). Now my husband and I lean on our faith a lot, especially right now. And if God is presenting us with this challenge, we know we will get through it and come out the other side stronger.

One way to get through life happily is to surround yourself with good people. You will always resemble (not necessarily in the looks department) your 5 closest friends. So these Debbie Downers need to STAY AWAY! I want to be the best person I can be. I want to be fit, healthy, and happily married. I don’t want someone complaining about their husband 24/7 because then I start thinking about things that my husband does that don’t thrill me. Every marriage has their own challenges, but I don’t want to broadcast mine. If I am surrounded with people who value privacy and I know can be trusted, I will open up and I will seek advice.

If you are sitting here saying, “I don’t know any Debbie Downers.” Then you probably ARE one. If people tell you, “Why don’t you try to think about [fill in the blank] in a more positive way?” or “Try to look at it from a different perspective.” etcetera etcetera, then YOU are the problem. People will start avoiding seeing you. They will get tired of this nonsense and eventually cut you out of their life. It’s unhealthy to be so unhappy.

I am blessed with so many wonderful things. A great, supportive family, good friends, amazing husband, hilarious dog, a safe home, full fridge, and so on. I could make a huge list for you but that’s not the point. The point is we all should aim to grow into the person whose positive spirit we envy. I am on that journey.

Now I don’t want you all to think I enjoy cutting people out of my life, I don’t. I try my best to help these people. I am human and I do give up, I admit. But if someone doesn’t WANT to change, they wont. And if they don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, and wont let me guide them to it, then it’s their loss. I WILL enjoy my life. I WILL look back on my life when I’m old and be happy. Everyone has growing pains and struggles along the way, but if you are positive and are around good people, you will get through it and be stronger in the end.

Whew. I feel better getting that off my chest.

Day 7 - 30 Day Project

Day 7 – A picture of my most treasured item

Everyone, meet Berry White.

I had a few things in mind for my most treasured item, and some people too, but I landed on Berry White.

He has been my go-to guy for almost my entire life. I got him from my Grandma, who has now passed away, on my first Christmas. This bear reminds me of her, my mother, and my childhood. Berry got me through every night time, tummy ache, time out, and break up. He started my love for Polar Bears. He still makes me smile everytime I pull him out. He used to have a brown nose, but my mom had to wash him so many times, his nose fur rubbed off in the dryer. Haha! I hope Berry White will be in my life forever.

Day 6 - 30 Day Project

Day 6 – A picture of a person I’d like to trade places with for a day

MY MARINE!

I always wanted to know what it would be like to be a Marine. I would love to be in his shoes, just for a day to see what work is like. To see what kind of stress and responsibility he faces every day. I want to know whats it’s like to wear that uniform and carry all that gear. I want to know what it takes. To fully understand you have to walk in a person’s shoes. As a wife I try to understand, I try to get a sense of what it’s like, but that’s all I can do. And if I’m taking his life for a day, I’d like him to take mine for a day! I want him to go to a civilian job, and college, and cook, and clean, etc. I’m not saying my duties are hard, they’re just a challenge in a different way. It’d be a fun experience for both of us :)

Day 5 - 30 Day Project

Day 5- A picture of my favorite memory

I don’t really have a FAVORITE memory. There’s too many good ones, I’ve had a great life so far….but this one is definitely in the top 5 greatest memories. I flew to DC to marry my best friend. It was quite the fiasco. Jake couldn’t get off work (untill the last-minute), we had to take the metro to Arlington to the nearest courthouse, we didn’t know where we were going…excetera excetera. It sounds bad, but everything worked out and we ended up being the happiest I think we’ve EVER felt. It was amazing. And now we’re approaching the 3 year mark. Holy cow!

Day 4 - 30 Day Project

Day 4 – A picture from my night

My guy sleeping :) He’s sleeps with his legs strait out a lot. He puts himself to bed most nights around 7. Haha! He’s still a youngin’ and needs his beauty rest.

Day 3 - 30 Day Project

Day 3 – A picture of the cast of my favorite TV show

It’s extremely hard for me to choose a favorite TV show. I am a TV junkie. I love it. I can never get enough! But I always fall back on F.R.I.E.N.D.S episodes when I’m bored or there’s not much good on. I’ve seen all the episodes, but they still make me laugh out loud! It will always be my favorite. Jake and I like to watch it together :)

Day 2 - 30 Day Project

Day 2 – A picture with the person I’ve been closest to the longest

This is my mother and I. She’s one of the goofiest and most loving people I know. She taught me so much and helped me through every tough time I ever had. I will always love, trust, and look up to her. I love you mom.

Day 1 - 30 Day Project

Today is Jan 17th, 2011. This next month is going to be tough for me, so I’m starting a 30 day project to help pass the time. Throughout this project you will learn a lot about me and my family. Here we go….

Day 1 – A picture of me and 15 facts

1. I am a Marine wife, therefore I sacrifice along side with him everyday, for my country.

2. I am a libra.

3. I love it to stay busy and to care for others.

4. I have many tattoos.

5. My husband and dog are the lights of my life! I’m so lucky to have found them so early in life.

6. I have never learned and grown more than I have since I got married.

7. Family and friends are the most important things to me.

8. I love art.

9. I want to have lots of children.

10. I am thankful for everything I have been blessed with.

11. I love to paint my nails crazy colors.

12. I am obsessed with antique jewelry.

13. I cannot live happily without a dog in my life.

14. I can never get enough of the sun!

15. I don’t know what’s around the next corner, but I’m ready and excited!