These little beauties are from Germany. As you can see they are called Maoam and are like Starburst or Mamba. They are delicious and sure to put a smile on your face. <3 Enjoy <3
Lately…
There has been a lot going on in my life. New job, medical crap to deal with, graduations and birthdays galore, new apartment… a bit too much for me to handle right now. My new job is amazing. I work at a wholesale bakery. We make the items and then freeze them and sell them to distributors who in turn sell them to restaurants and grocery stores. I had no idea what a booming industry baking could be. The people here are mostly Japanese and I love it. There is no work drama… everyone keeps their head down and gets their work done. LOVE IT <3… Medical crap we will get back to.
Graduations…. my brother Ryan graduated high school… and I couldnt be more proud… it wasnt an easy road for him and he has big things coming is way… My brother Matt’s wonderful GF Mary is graduating high school as well and I have to say, I love this girl. She fits in with our family better than anyone ever could, aside from Jon I suppose. Paige (the little girl from down the street, well not so little anymore) is graduating from 8th grade. I think that is all the graduations. See I can’t even remember everything.
Birthdays… holy moly. Adam was in April, Matt and Mary were both in May, I am in June as is my grandfather (we share the same BDAY), Father’s Day, then Jon in July and my new roomie in August. HOLY CRAP! I gotta start saving for some serious gifts.
The new apartment!!!! It is WONDERFUL… in Anaheim near Angels Stadium… they were built as condos but didn’t sell, so they are apartments! Granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, HUGE bedrooms! So much space… the new roomie is an old friend from high school… Life is falling beautifully into place.
Health crap… So not many of you know I had surgery in March. I had a “chocolate” cyst on my left ovary that had to be removed. Nothing cancerous or anything, just very painful. While operating, my amazing OBGYN found that rather than the stage 1 endometriosis that she thought i had… it was much worse, more like stage 3. this explains my painful existence the past 4 years. To battle the endo, I get a monthly injection of Leupron, which is basically putting me through a reversible menopause. I am having great success so far with the drug. My pain is all but gone. The side effects are slightly noticeable, but nothing unbearable. Hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. Thats really it. But the downside to all this is that endo can make it extremely hard to reproduce. So I will find out in the next few months what my future holds. So cross your fingers for me people. this girl wants to make babies!! Ya, thats my life lately. hope you are all doing well!
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Day 6: A Picture that makes me HAPPY!
This photo was taken December 11, 2010. Jon had just graduated from the fire academy. I have never been more proud. I can truthfully say that I cried as he walked the stage and got his diploma. Jon has more determination and drive that I could ever hope to have and he inspires me to be a better person. I love him more than words could ever say… this photo will hang in my home as a constant reminder of my love for him. I love you baby!
Day 5: Someone I wish I could switch lives with for 1 day
Good Lord… who would I switch lives with? I think if she were still alive, I would want to be Audrey Hepburn. She embodied that old school class. She didn’t have to show a bunch of cleavage or leg to sell her movies. She was demure and loved by all. One of my favorite films is Breakfast at Tiffany’s. There is just something about her that still is so romantic and classy.
Day 4: The last movie I watched…
MEGAMIND: if you know me, you know I love cartoons! Cars, Finding Nemo… Favorites… I was a little apprehensive about MegaMind. But I was worried for NOTHING! Sooooo funny. My fiancée, Jon, actually laughed. Normally cartoons other than Family Guy don’t get a rise out of him…. But MegaMind was Will Ferrell at his finest. The nuances in his speech… The soundtrack was AWESOME! The movie was GREAT! Much like Shrek, with the adult humor, but childlike theme… so good!
Day 3: Top 10 Pet Peeves
Top 10 Pet Peeves:
1. Loud Chewers… UGH!
2. Nail Biters
3. People who leave their blinkers on for 50 miles and never change lanes or turn
4. People who don’t flush
5. Public Pimple Pickers
6. People who aren’t on time
7. Liars
8. People who have no backbone
9. People who don’t clean up after themselves
10. People who go the speed limit in the carpool lane!
Day 2: Favorite Song
Okay so day 2 of the challenge wants me to pick my favorite song and explain why… but I can’t pick just one. I am torn, do I pick the song that reminds me of my daddy and the love I have for him. Or do I pick the song that still brings me to tears because of the love I have for my future husband… So, I am going to pick both.
Song for my Daddy: Butterfly Kisses, Bob Carlisle
There’s two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven
And she’s daddy’s little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin’ little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy it’s my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy but I sure tried
Oh with all that I’ve done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every mornin’
And butterfly kisses at night
Sweet 16 today
She’s lookin’ like her mama a little more every day
One part woman the other part girl
To perfume and make up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin’ little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you daddy
But if you don’t mind
I’m only gonna kiss you on the check this time
Oh with all that I’ve done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin’
And butterfly kisses at night
All the precious time
Like the wind the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly
She’ll change her name today
She’ll make a promise and I’ll give her aways
Standing in the bride room just staring at her
She asked me what I’m thinkin’
And I said I’m not sure
I just feel like I’m loosin’ my baby girl
And she leaned over
Gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
Stickin’ little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the isle daddy
It’s just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
Daddy’s don’t cry
Oh with all that I’ve done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin’
And butterfly kisses
I couldn’t ask God for more than this is what love is
I know I’ve got to let her go but I’ll always remember
Every hug in the mornin’ and butterfly kisses at night
My dad played this song for me when I was about 8 years old and told me then and there that this was the song he wanted to dance with me to at my wedding. I have never forgotten that moment, nor will I. As my wedding day gets closer every day, this songs means more to me than ever. My love for my daddy has never been stronger and I can’t imagine a time when I won’t need him. I will FOREVER be a daddy’s girl and can’t wait to stand on his toes again and have him spin me around the dance floor like he did when I was 5. I love you daddy.
Jon’s Song: Everything, Michael Buble
You’re a falling star, You’re the get away car.
You’re the line in the sand when I go too far.
You’re the swimming pool, on an August day.
And you’re the perfect thing to say.
And you play it coy, but it’s kinda cute.
Ah, When you smile at me you know exactly what you do.
Baby don’t pretend, that you don’t know it’s true.
Cause you can see it when I look at you.
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It’s you, it’s you, You make me sing.
You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything.
You’re a carousel, you’re a wishing well,
And you light me up, when you ring my bell.
You’re a mystery, you’re from outer space,
You’re every minute of my everyday.
And I can’t believe, uh that I’m your man,
And I get to kiss you baby just because I can.
Whatever comes our way, ah we’ll see it through,
And you know that’s what our love can do.
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It’s you, it’s you, You make me sing
You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything.
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It’s you, it’s you, You make me sing.
You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything.
You’re every song, and I sing along.
‘Cause you’re my everything.
Yeah, yeah
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
I can’t remember the first time I heard this song… I do know I thought of Jon. Throughout the past 4 1/2 years Jon has become everything to me. He is my rock, my love and my best friend. Jon knows the funny face to make me laugh, the ticklish spot on the inside of my knee… and the perfect words to tell me how much he loves me. On Sept. 1, 2012 I will become his wife and even more so than now, he will be my everything. Our road hasn’t been an easy one, and our relationship isn’t perfect, but, we are happy! I love you Jonathan Daniel and this song still makes me cry thinking about how much you mean to me. Forever and ForAlways Baby!
