taking a breather
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sundays have slowly turned into a day off for me. Since we are usually just bumming around the house Josh takes over with Jasper. He changes diapers, gets him food, corrals him... It's a nice break for me and it helps me get through the coming week.
Yesterday Josh got called into work and the kid decided not to nap very long. Suddenly I was back on duty, full force. Jasper has been exhausting lately. He's really into climbing and running. His attention span with a toy is about thirty seconds. Makes it a little difficult to contain him. I really needed a break to recharge.
My mom offered to come and get Jasper for awhile. I put up a fight but she's more stubborn than I am. I couldn't help feel guilty that I was "pawning my kid off". Jasper spent two hours over at my parent's house allowing me time to chill out. By the time he got home I had started missing him and was happy to have him back.
I wish I wouldn't feel guilty about needing a break. I'm a better mom when I can have that every once in awhile. Two hours was all I needed and I was back in the game. Sometimes you have to take care of yourself to take better care of your kids. posted by kimberly, 1/18/2010 09:57:00 AM
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further confirmation I should not leave the house
Wednesday, January 06, 2010Labels: about me, the one with friends
Just a couple of weeks ago, I left the house and trashed my mom's tire and rim. Yesterday my friend Sondra and I headed into town. I left Jasper with my awesome neighbor/friend and got excited about actually leaving the house.
We literally were no more than two miles out of town when the whole car sounded like it was falling apart. Sondra stopped the car and we both got out. I thought I would see a piece of her bumper hanging down. Nope, just her tire completely off the rim. What the what?? I seriously did not know that was possible. (Apparently the combination of a frozen tire and sitting for four days did it in.)
I called my trusty pit crew (ie. Josh) and he came out to put the donut on. Sondra and I sat in his warm car watching him remove the demolished tire in less than five minutes. So much for leaving town... At least we didn't wreck the car and Josh was there to change the tire.
In other news, I am grounding myself to the house.
grateful
Thursday, November 26, 2009You know those days where everything seems to go wrong? That has been my month. And yet, today I can't help but be thankful. Labels: about me
I am thankful for my husband, my healthy kid, and my lovely home.
I am also thankful for my washer and dryer, my dog, chocolate, apple pie, good friends, my camera(s), our one running car, baby monitors, Real Simple, my parents, brother and sister-in-law, Christmas decorations (up tomorrow!!!), our fireplace, flannel sheets, jeans that fit, Black Friday, a booming photography business, Netflix, Twitter, comments on my blog (except for the anonymous kind, ha!), Macy's Thanksgiving parade, and laughing so hard it hurts.
Wishing all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Mama's Holiday Wish List Meme
Wednesday, November 18, 2009I'm not usually one for entering these types of things because I'm about the most unlucky person ever. But, c'mon...look at that bike! Labels: about me, christmas cheer
Mama's Holiday Wish List Meme
TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I'm sharing this meme with you.
1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year?
- Letterpress machine
- Same as every year, a bag by Orla Kiely. This one would do, although I'm not picky.
- New camera bag by *emera
- I'm quite in love with this necklace by Figs & Ginger
- Pretty sure I would rock this Necklush scarf everyday if I had it.
2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received?
I loved the baby gifts my friend Emmy Lou knit for Jasper. Especially the little baby booties.
3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle?
I would love to make a quilt.
4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child?
Probably one of the gifts that got played with the most was when my brother and I got walkie talkies.
5. What items are on your kid's wish list this year?
Since Jasper is too young to make out his own wish list, we're making it for him. Wooden toys, more books, toys that engage a child's imagination...
6. What is your favorite holiday food?
Caramels and anything sweet!
7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays?
I might have to whip up a few crocheted scarves.
8. What is your favorite holiday movie?
Hard to choose just one but I'd probably go with "It's a Wonderful Life".
9. Favorite holiday song?
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
10. Favorite holiday pastime?
Gazing at the lit Christmas tree until your eyes get blurry and all of the lights look fuzzy. And listening to Christmas music!
because of you
Wednesday, November 11, 2009Labels: about me
Thank you all for such kind words after my last post. I felt kind of like this. Seriously though, thank you to everyone that commented or emailed. It's nice to get a virtual pat on the back. So yes, I'm stickin' around...because of you and you and you...
imperfect blogging
Monday, November 09, 2009Last week I tossed around the idea of not blogging anymore. I had almost decided to delete my blog after writing a good-bye post. I had a comment on the post about Jasper's party that insinuated that I think my family and I are perfect. It came at a bad time. I was stressed with lots of Knight Light work. We also have been dealing with some rude people that we just keep trying with. It's funny because I feel like as far as blogs go, mine is pretty honest. I write about bad days, good days and the ones in between. And then I get that comment... Labels: about me, all you need is love, baby love
I truly feel that Josh and I are perfect for each other, but I know that we are not perfect people. I am lucky that I married a man like Josh. He tweets things to me like, "you are my favorite hello and hardest goodbye" and blogs things like this. He also never loads the dishwasher, likes motorcycles, and gives me charlie horses*. (*To be fair he has only given me one charlie horse and that was over the weekend.) I know Josh likes when I make him supper or pick up after him. He also thinks I spend too much time on Facebook and like Christmas entirely too much.
I am far from being a perfect mother. Sure, I use cloth diapers, make my own baby food, don't ever have the TV on for Jasper. But some days I count down the minutes until nap time or wish that kid would sit still for more than two minutes at a time.
The thing about blogs is that you can put out there as little or as much as you want. I prefer to read blogs that are more honest and come across as authentic rather than hiding a lot. If you're going to put it out there, you might as well let your freak flag fly. There are things I don't/won't blog about. I never blogged about my job, issues with my in-laws or if Josh and I have a fight. Those topics would only make situations worse.
If I have ever given you the impression that I think my family is perfect or that everything is rosy here, well then I am sorry. Of course it's not. I just don't write about everything. I don't think you want to hear about how it seems the dog and baby need to poop at the same time every day. How today I had to wash the dog's butt after he was outside. And then I threw the washcloth away because I didn't want to deal with the aftermath. Of course, that was after changing a poopy diaper. And right now my kitchen is a mess but I have no energy to clean it up. Instead I will go and sit on the couch with my husband and enjoy the snuggle time instead.
Our life isn't perfect but we sure enjoy it. We laugh a lot, we cry occasionally, we dance in our pajamas on Saturday mornings... We are imperfect together.
20 questions
Tuesday, October 13, 2009Saw this around some blogs recently so I thought I would do it myself. Labels: about me, randomness
1. Show us the inside of something cute.
2. What's the last home cooking you had? Monday night supper at my folk's.
3. What do you miss?
4. What makes you laugh often?
5. What is your favorite word?
6. What are you trying to quit?
7. What is your favorite commercial right now?
8. Whose style do you dig? Loved Renee Zellweger's outfits in Leatherheads.
9. Link to a great blog you've discovered lately. Mandy Lynne
10. What's the last craft you made? Birthday party decorations.
11. A photo of the last happy mail you got.
12. What is something you bought recently?
13. What are you looking forward to? Jasper's 1st birthday party! (More on that to come.)
14. Post a recent snapshot of yourself.
15. Recent favorite movie?
16. Something you're working on right now? Knight Light sessions. I've done 10 senior sessions in the past three weeks. Whew!
17. If a movie were made about you, who would play you?
18. What gives you goosebumps?
19. Share a new obsession. The weather.
20. What's the meaning of your life?
favorite season and this time I mean it
Tuesday, September 01, 2009Labels: about me
I've blogged before about my fickle love of the seasons. I realized this summer that I love the romanticized view I have of each season. When I think of summer I think of lightning bugs in the evening, little league games, popsicles, running around barefoot... Things I enjoyed during my childhood. My summers aren't like that now. Not that I don't enjoy them but it doesn't mean what it used to.
So I have finally been able to settle on a favorite season. It is definitely Autumn. I love the colors, the cool air, the leaves, and the clothes. All things I enjoy now as an adult. As we approach fall this year I can't help but feel even more anxious. I looked back through pictures I took of my fall decorations last year and I was instantly transported back in time. That was our first fall in this house and I was pregnant with Jasper. We were so impatiently waiting for his arrival. I thought about Halloween last year. I remembered being so excited to actually have a porch and house for trick or treaters. Our little baby at just a few days old slept through all of the trick or treating.
I am happy that today is September 1st and that Fall is just around the corner. My favorite time of year...well, expect for Christmas of course. (But that's a Holiday not a season so we're good.)
birthday wish list
Wednesday, August 12, 2009This also could be titled: I'm a boring, friggin' adult. Labels: about me
On Sunday I turn 29. My last year in my twenties. It's weird because I don't feel like I could be almost thirty, not that I really know what that should feel like. Anyway I started thinking about what I'd like for my birthday.
1. That my beautiful washer and dryer switch places. Their doors open opposite of each other so switching laundry is kind of a pain.
2. For one day, Josh be the go-to man for Jasper. When Josh is home he is a HUGE help with Jasper but I still feel like I'm the one to make decisions about naps and eating...
3. It would be awesome to get birthday cards from my boys.
4. A clean house
Yep, that's pretty much it. I miss the days of brightly colored wrapping paper, character birthday cakes, balloons and streamers. Oh, to be an adult...
eyebrow piercing, check
Monday, August 10, 2009Labels: about me
Back in 2003 I had my eyebrow pierced for about six months. I've blogged about it here and how it is why Josh and I first met. When I took the piercing out I felt like it was the right time however, I always missed it. Recently I started thinking about getting it redone. So this weekend that is just what I did. As we left the tattoo shop, I asked Josh what he thought. He said, "You look like yourself". I guess since I had my eyebrow pierced when we first met, it just looks normal to him.
It barely hurt although I think my pain threshold is skewed from this. I keep forgetting that it's there and feel surprised when I look in the mirror. Jasper hasn't so much as reached for it which is something I know a few people were nervous about. I'm glad to have it back and feel like it looks pretty good!
changes after pregnancy
Tuesday, February 17, 2009I was told that after pregnancy my body would be different. My feet might stay a size larger (they didn't). My hips would be wider (so far doesn't seem that way). And that I might not get my pre-pregnancy body back (I'm slowly but surely getting there). One thing that I was never told would change were my taste buds. Since having Jasper my cravings and tastes are definitely different! Labels: about me, bakin' a bun
I don't really crave Chinese food anymore. Before I got pregnant I could eat Beef Broccoli once a week. I think I've had it twice in the past 6 months. I used to pick onions out of everything but I am slowly starting to enjoy them. I'm pretty sure this started when I realized how much I liked red onions with cucumbers. I also enjoy a good juicy burger now where as before pregnancy I could go days without any meat especially red meat. It's weird to suddenly like something you never liked before!
On Sunday evening Josh and I made a couple thick juicy burgers. (Normally I would make my burger very thin and put only ketchup on it.) This time I stacked mine with onion, lettuce, pickles and some mayo. Josh took one look at it and said, "Who are you and what have you done with my wife?". Just keeping the mystery alive, folks.
things i planned on doing during maternity leave
Tuesday, February 10, 2009I never quite got around to a few things I wanted to do over my maternity leave. Now that I'll be home I hope to get to them. Labels: about me
1. Sort and reorganize my spice cupboard.
2. Clean out our crawl space.
3. Catalog our DVD collection. So nerdy, I know!
4. Backup ENTIRE music collection. I'm thinking this might take me a couple years.
5. Sew.
6. Recipe Organization! I have been planning on this for a year and have barely scrapped the surface. I got my cute recipe box and the cards. Now I just need to type up the recipes and print them out. Simple, right?
Every day for the last week and a half I have thought about how great it will be home every day. Initially I was so excited to be able to be with Jasper all the time that I forgot about the other benefits. Like, baking during the day, being able to have my own garage sale, running into town for groceries in the middle of the day... Or like I tell Josh, sitting on the couch eating bon bons...
use your words
Friday, February 06, 2009Labels: about me
I used Wordle to create this. This is pretty much my life in a nutshell right now!
easy ways to get me worked up
Thursday, January 22, 2009- Send your kid out in the cold with no hat on or coat not zipped up. Labels: about me
- Yell at your kid in a public place.
- Let your kid ride in the car on your lap or not strapped into a car seat. This one really burns me up. People do it all the time in our little town which is stupid because you can just as easily get in a car accident around town. It's been so cold that I've been driving Jasper next door (technically two lots away from our house) to the sitter. I would never even consider not strapping him into the car seat to go down the block. I have no tolerance for parents who don't ALWAYS use their car seats.
The funny thing is that I've been bothered by these things long before I had Jasper. Josh and I were walking into Target last weekend both bundled way up. A mom and her daughter were walking out. The girl didn't have a hat on and her coat was unzipped. I said to Josh, "Arr, look at that. Why wouldn't the mom make her daughter bundle up? I really hate that". Josh said, "You hate that? I never knew!". Okay, so maybe I don't need to point it out every time it happens. It's easier to resist the urge to run over and zip the coat up if I complain to Josh. The coat thing though...I can keep quiet about that. But if I see one more kid on someone's lap in their car, I might not look the other way.
a dreamer
Thursday, January 08, 2009For as long as I can remember I have had very vivid dreams. At least once a week I wake up and think the dream I had was real. When I was younger I used to have a recurring dream that was pretty scary. I would wake up and still feel the rough texture of whatever I was laying on in the dream. Labels: about me
When we first moved into our house, I had dreams almost every night that someone was breaking in. Countless times I would wake up thinking someone was coming into our bedroom. I even have tried waking Josh a few times because I was positive someone was in the hallway. After a month or so those dreams pretty much stopped.
Unfortunately having a baby brought on a new set of dreams. I now wake in the middle of the night thinking the baby is in bed with us. I panic because either I think we're going to squish him or because I can't find him. A couple weeks ago I woke up thinking Josh had brought him into bed and fallen asleep. I actually grabbed his pillow because I thought maybe that was the baby. Jasper has never slept in bed with us except for the couple of times I fell asleep breastfeeding when I will still recovering from the c-section. I had dozed off in the middle of the night and he slept peacefully next to me. It freaked me out so much that as soon as I was moving around better I started feeding him sitting up in the chair in his room.
Usually dreaming so vividly can be cool. But these dreams where I'm scared about something really stink. I wish I could stop them! Josh says it's because I'm a worrier. Hmmm...how to stop that?
7 things
Wednesday, October 08, 2008Labels: about me
My good friend, Emmy Lou, tagged me on Monday. I don't normally participate but I'm running out of creative juice these days so... Here are seven weird/interesting things about me (only took me three days to think of them!):
1. When I first started driving I had an irrational fear of Interstate on-ramps. I would always say a little prayer as I approached the Interstate, "Dear Lord, please see me safely on the Interstate". I think I continued this out of habit until I was almost 20.
2. I thought that it would have faded by now but I seriously think almost everyday, "I love my house. I'm so glad we bought it".
3. The only magazine I can actually read cover to cover is Real Simple. Any other magazine I end up just randomly flipping through.
4. I eat hamburgers upside down. I never noticed I did this until Josh pointed it out. I almost always pick up a burger or something on a bun and flip it upside down first. No explanation for that.
5. I have no idea how many Internet bookmarks I have. They are sorted by folders in folders, otherwise I'd never find anything again. I'm guessing I have at least a thousand.
6. I have been wearing a watch since the 5th grade. It is such a habit that I cannot go without one. If the battery dies and I don't have a spare watch, I will wear that watch until I can get the battery replaced. It would drive me insane to not have one on.
7. I hate posting a blog entry without a picture at the top. Hence, the picture of my felt leaf garland I made yesterday.
reading for fun
Tuesday, October 07, 2008Last Friday night Josh and I were at Border's to look for a book he wanted to get. I wandered around like I usually do flipping through some magazines, spending some time in front of the Moleskine display... I started thinking about my weekend ahead and what I would fill my time off with. It suddenly dawned on me that I should pick out a new book and read! I got so excited that I didn't know where to turn. I had completely forgotten how to pick out a book. Labels: about me
Josh ended up helping me pick a book after I remembered I had recommendations to read something by Jodi Picoult. I was wishing I had written down all of those books people blog about. It just had been so long since I had the opportunity to read for fun. So I read a book this weekend. I miss the days when I would read a book in an evening. I'm thinking I might try it again!
drumroll please
Wednesday, July 02, 2008Labels: about me
My new smile!!
Yesterday I was able to get my braces off. After 2 years, 1 month and 14 days, the metal came out! It is hard to believe that it's been that long because really it feels kind of like yesterday.
Josh took that picture last night. I should have done one from the side because that's a HUGE difference!
I'm so happy to have my braces off. I couldn't help but smile all day! Oh and I love eating out now. I had to giggle yesterday after eating lunch at T.G.I.Friday's with my mom. I barely had to think about if anything was in my teeth. And I have a new appreciation for flossing. It's so much easier without braces. Mostly I'm just thankful that Josh and I were able to do this.
spring break
Monday, March 10, 2008Okay, so it's not spring yet but I think I'm going to take a break this week. I have tons going on including (but not limited too) a dentist appointment, dinner with a friend (see you tonight Sarah), a meeting with a Realtor (WOOHOO!), playing catch-up with Knight Light work and shooting our first wedding of the year on Saturday. Labels: about me
Make sure you come back next Monday for some new and exciting stuff! Have a great week!
goodbye january
Tuesday, January 29, 2008Labels: about me
I'm up and going today. No more fever but I still feel pretty crappy. Eunice reminded me in my last post that January was almost over. So that's what I'm reminding myself... I'm gonna charge through the next three days in hopes of a healthy February!
I may not post for the next couple days. Trying to feel creative when I'm sick doesn't work out so well. But check out my friend Jess's new blog, Lil Moxey. I finally convinced her to start one and just in time to blog about her pregnancy!
if it's not one thing, it's another
Monday, January 28, 2008January has not been a great month for me. Over the weekend I came down with a pretty bad cold. Had a temperature yesterday and again this morning... Looks like another day spent in bed. Labels: about me
i'm back
Monday, January 21, 2008Whew, what a week I had...and an unintentional blogging break. The beginning of last week brought some serious blood sugar issues that made me feel really weak and shaky. I had blood work done on Thursday and everything came back completely normal. Believe it or not, the cause may have been an additional vitamin I started taking a week ago. (I tend to be more on the sensitive side when it comes to medication.) I have stopped taking the vitamin and am really tracking what I eat to make sure I'm eating enough. It's pretty crazy though when you think suddenly you might be hypoglycemic! I was relieved to find out I wasn't. This weekend I have felt a ton better and didn't have the shaky episodes I did during the week. Labels: about me
I was thankful I was feeling better because I was scheduled to shoot a birthday party on Saturday. This little guy turned one last Monday and had a big shin-dig. His mom, Bri, is one of my photography proteges so it was cool to be able to take pictures for her.
It was a good weekend and I feel ready to start my week!
meant to be
Tuesday, December 04, 2007Labels: about me, knight light
I am a really unlucky person. I've never won a contest, a prize, or anything else of that nature. I'm that one person to trip and fall. Things tend to usually not work out for me. I tell you this not for sympathy but to tell you about one situation in my life that always seems to work out. Knight Light.
I had a photo shoot on Sunday morning. The day before everything was covered in ice but we woke up to temperatures around 50 degrees. Although it started getting dark on the way to the shoot, I was able to do all of the pictures I wanted to do. As we were wrapping up, it started to sprinkle. I took the picture above on the way home from the shoot, just minutes after we finished it started to pour. The amazing thing is that this has happened before.
I was so tightly scheduled this fall that I didn't have much room to do reschedules. Luckily I didn't have to reschedule a single shoot. I still can't believe the weather held out for me. As we were driving home from the shoot on Sunday and laughing about the pouring rain, I said to Josh that God really must want me to be a photographer. I joke about it but it's the reassurance I need. I truly believe that I am meant to do this.
my car has issues with me
Friday, November 16, 2007Labels: about me
On Wednesday I did something I never thought I would do. I ran out of gas. TWO.BLOCKS.FROM.HOME. I had been driving on E for awhile but I pride myself on knowing when I need to get gas. Normally I reset the trip odometer when the low gas light comes on. But Josh and I were already using the trip odometer to measure how many miles we drove over the weekend when the light went off so I didn't want to reset it.
I knew I was low, like really low. I had decided when I left work I would go home and then first thing drive up to BP to put gas in my car. That plan didn't so much work out. I was coming up to a stop sign two and a half blocks away from my apartment. My car did this weird puttering sound. And then it died. (Thankfully not in the middle of the road.) I tried to start it again but knew that I had killed it.
I called Josh to come rescue me. The call went something like this:
J: Hi Baby!
K: Josh! I.just.ran.out.of.gas.TWO.blocks.from.home.hurry.and.come.help.me!
Luckily I only had to wave past like three cars but it was still really embarrassing. Of course, now I'm telling the Internet so whatever... I'm pretty sure I pissed off my car though. Yesterday the "Service Engine Soon" light came on. We stopped at AutoZone and apparently my coolant was low.
Josh thinks it's my fault because I don't treat my car that well. I reminded him that I always get the oiled changed regularly and keep the tires filled (usually). Things that have gone wrong aren't my fault. Like I said to Josh last night, "Do I look like a car person?". He asked what that was. I said, "You know, those people that know things...about cars".
in bed
Friday, November 02, 2007Labels: about me
I took off work at noon yesterday. I went home and curled up in bed with Bebo. He's always so snuggly, especially if he thinks we're not feeling well. I'm really wishing I was still in bed with him. I'm trying to will myself to feel better. I'll let you know how that works out...so far, not so much.
birds
Friday, October 26, 2007As I spent some time browsing Etsy and some other sites, I realized that I really have a thing for birds lately. It seems I'm drawn to them more and more. (I bought this necklace from Urban Outfitters not that long ago.) I'm not really sure when this started but I have a lot of bird-related items favorited in Etsy. This works out for me because it seems that birds are really popular right now. Labels: about me
Fauna Spot Bird Necklace by Paraphernalia
Cute Little Bird Woodburned Wall Art Panel by Cabin
Chirp Trucker by Queen Bee Creations
Love Bird Mugs by Rabbit Toes
Rectangle Pillow by joom
Raspberry Bird by cottonbirddesigns
Photo Necklace, Swiftly in White by Adorn Jewelry
Needle Felted Bird by LaurenAlane
sometimes I over-plan
Tuesday, October 23, 2007The other night I got myself all worked up thinking about Knight Light and trying to plan EVERYTHING. I'm usually one of those people that try not to plan their life too much because it never goes that way. I also believe that God has a plan for me so...why should I bother? Sometimes though I forget all of that and start to stress out trying to do it myself. Labels: about me, knight light
During the stress-out the other night, I said to Josh, "I think I'm just going to quit taking pictures. Then I don't have to worry about planning anything". He laughed at me and said, "You could never do that. That would be like me saying 'I think I'm going to quit breathing...it's just taking up too much of my time and it's so much work'."
He's got a point. Guess I'll just see what happens and know that everything will work out!
i'd rather
Thursday, September 27, 2007Labels: about me
It's days like this (high of 78 today) that I don't really want to be here.
I'd rather be doing this, this or this.
i think i might have just started a photo series and not realized it
Friday, August 24, 2007Labels: about me
tapped out
Labels: about me
still life
Friday, August 03, 2007Labels: about me
Yesterday was one of those days where I doubted every ability I have. I went through the whole, "I can't believe I actually charge people to take pictures of them...I should be paying them for my work". I don't know what happens that triggers something like that. Once it hits it just feels so overwhelming.
Josh gave me a pep talk and told me to stop being a "negative nancy". I'm not really sure what I would do without him. He doesn't just say "Kimberly, snap out of it. You're a good photographer". He also says, "Okay. Is their anything we can do to make you feel more confident. What is it exactly about your work that you think isn't very good?".
I'm feeling alright today but frustrated with myself. I don't like it that I get like that. I mean, what do I expect from myself? I picked up an SLR camera only just two years ago. I'm not going to be winning awards right off the bat. Most days I feel like I need to work more on myself than my photography.
give life just try not to pass out
Tuesday, July 24, 2007Labels: about me
I had given blood once before, back when I was in high school. I did fine that time. I can remember babysitting that evening and feeling like it was a little difficult to keep up with the boys but nothing major.
Yesterday I went and gave blood. I was more worried about my vein rolling as they sometimes do. Luckily it didn't and I did totally fine. I didn't even know I was giving blood. That is until the last couple minutes. The girl had just taken the needle out of arm and I was holding my arm above my head like they make you do. Suddenly I was sweating profusely and I realized I couldn't really make out what anyone was saying. My mom, who was in the chair in front of me, happened to look back at me. I kind of heard her say, "You alright?" I remember smiling and kind of shaking my head. Just as the black spots I was seeing were getting larger they lowered my head down and raised my feet up. One of the ladies asked if I was feeling warm. I mumbled, "Erm...yeah, hot". Within probably 15 seconds though I was better.
After a couple minutes of laying back I went and ate a couple cookies and had some juice. I really was feeling alright. My parents (who looked like they could run a marathon) were worried about me driving home. To appease them I said I would walk out with them but really, I was fine. I had gotten about two steps out the door and started to see those darn black dots again. I quickly sat down on the step. Needless to say, my parents drove me home.
So I almost passed out. Twice. But I did found out that I have an excellent level of iron. That my blood type allows me to donate to anybody! And I got free cookies and juice. Plus now I know what it feels like to almost pass out since I've never been that close to fainting in my life.
The almost fainting thing was just a small price to pay for possibly saving someone's life. You can give life too.
on looking young
Monday, July 02, 2007Labels: about me
I have always looked younger than my actual age. When I was in high school, people thought I was in junior high. When I was in college, people thought I was in high school. Now that I'm quite a few years out of college, you would think that people would think I was college age. Nope, still high school. I get it all the time.
Occasionally someone will think I look even younger than 18. Just last week at work the Fed Ex guy wouldn't let me sign his tablet because I wasn't "official" enough. When I questioned it, he commented that I looked to be about thirteen. Uh, THIRTEEN? I mean, c'mon? Thirteen?
It made me realize that high school I can handle... Junior high, on the other hand, is just weird.
at the computer
Wednesday, June 20, 2007Labels: about me, knight light
Sometimes I feel like all I do is sit at the computer. I sit in front of one at work all day and then lately I've been at mine all evening. I guess it's good, it means that I've been busy with Knight Light stuff. Monday night I spent a good four hours working on my brother's wedding invitations. I'm drawing a map of the area where the ceremony and reception is. Let's just say it has taken a little longer than I thought it would. However, it looks pretty darn cute.
As much as I love doing this type of work, sometimes I wish I had a job that didn't require me to be inside on a computer all day. Or maybe I just need a laptop so I can sit outside...
new bike
Monday, June 04, 2007Labels: about me
I've been thinking about asking for a new bike for my birthday (which is not until August). I love riding my mom's old bike to work but it's not great for longer rides. So I decided last week to see if my parent's and Josh wanted to give me a new bike as an early present so I could enjoy it all summer. Saturday after the Farmer's Market we all went to a bike shop to check out the bikes. I tried out his bike and loved it. It pretty much was like going from a station wagon to a sports car. It's so smooth! So we bought it! Isn't it pretty?
Once we got home Josh was like a puppy jumping around just waiting for me to go on a bike ride. We did a seven mile ride out in the country with wind coming at us on the way back in. I thought I would die. No seriously, I cannot remember the last time I worked that hard. My legs were burning and I pretty much didn't think I could pedal anymore. I wanted to cry, sit down by the side of the road and have my dad come pick me up. It was pretty miserable. But . . . I think I'm going to do it again tonight.
Once I had a shower and my legs went from numb back to normal, I felt great. My mini-goal is to do that ride without feeling miserable and like I want to die. The real goal is to do it in 30 minutes instead of the 45 that it took us. Oh goodness, do not let me become obsessed like my husband!
getting your haircut when you're emotionally unstable
Thursday, May 24, 2007Yesterday was a bad day for no particular reason at all. I wasn't feeling well...don't know why. I cried...at nothing. I left work early and slept all afternoon. For the first time in two months I felt like I needed a Xanax. I even got upset and cried when Josh wiped the knife on his pants that he used for his peanut butter sandwich. What is up with that? Labels: about me
Anyway, I had a haircut scheduled for the evening. I have been thinking about chopping my hair for a few months but thought I would wait until after my brother's wedding in September. Jess getting hers cut helped push me towards just doing it now. So I randomly decided two days ago that instead of my usual trim I would just go for it.
I started with my version of liquid courage (Starbucks) although I really wasn't nervous. The funny thing is that I didn't tell anyone what I was doing. Josh didn't even know! Six inches cut off...now I have the funky hairstyle I was hoping for. It's pretty short in the back, texturized, layered, longer in the front...
before
after
The reactions have been pretty fun. My mom gasped, covered her mouth with her hands and then said "It looks SOOOO cute!". Josh's mouth dropped open and eventually said that I looked hot. Can't beat that. Sometimes just going for it (even when emotionally unstable) has its benefits. And you know what? I feel better.
singing bird
Friday, May 18, 2007Labels: about me
"If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come." - Chinese Proverb
Every morning at work a bird lands on the top of the tree outside my window. He sings his little heart out and eventually flies away. I find myself stopping for just a minute to listen to his song. I think the maybe he won't be back the next day so I should enjoy his music today.
This morning I peeked out my window when I heard some chirping expecting to see my little bird. Instead it was a bright red cardinal! He perched at the top just like the other does and chirped for quite awhile.
Maybe they're alternating because they know that I need it in the mornings. No matter, it something small that I enjoy every day.
eco-friendly sleep talking
Tuesday, May 01, 2007For as long as I can remember, I have always slept-talk. Not every night and not even that often but I still would sleep talk. When I was younger I usually was looking for my little brother or speaking gibberish. My parents still get a kick about bringing that up when we're all there. In college I would regularly freak my roommate Jess out by looking under the bed for things and asking her where something was. And now that I'm married I provide Josh with something to laugh at in the middle of the night.
More times than not my sleep talking is just incoherent babble. However I am happy to report that my subconscious is becoming environmentally friendly.
Sometime early Monday morning I informed Josh in my sleep, "This is an eco-friendly shower head". posted by kimberly, 5/01/2007 07:41:00 AM
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concentration, frustration, hibernation
Monday, April 09, 2007Labels: about me
I'm not so much feeling inspired or motivated this week (actually last week either for that matter). I've been having a really hard time concentrating on anything especially work. That even goes for Knight Light work which is really frustrating. I don't have a lot of time to just stare into space when I should be working on Knight Light. So I'm going into hibernation for a few days to try and find some inspiration. Email me if you've got some for me. :)
things i learned during my day off yesterday
Tuesday, March 27, 2007Labels: about me
- I will never be someone who can work in their pajamas. I didn't feel like I could really focus and get to work until I was showered and dressed.
- Working at a computer all day isn't so bad when you have a huge monitor like ours.
- Bebo needs to go outside a lot during the day but that isn't such a bad thing when the weather is as nice as it has been.
- It's more tempting to take a nap when you're in the same room as your bed all day. (I was able to fight the temptation however!)
- One day just isn't enough to catch up on a week's worth of work.
- Josh isn't as distracting as I thought he would be.
- Mondays just aren't that bad when you're at home.
