Monday, October 27, 2008

Crazy? Insane? Nope, just TONS OF FUN!

Through the years, Kally and I have taken some of the most insane pictures. I would put our pictures up against anyone's for creativity, and weirdness. Many people have not understood our desire to spend an entire day, first destroying the apartment getting ready, and then by taking goofy pictures. We have always been inspired my America's Next Top Model, but we take it to such an extreme, that it turns out to be funny instead of artistic. (Case in point, the rock star photoshoot, mine to the left, Kal's to the right). Regardless, we have had a blast. Some might think these photos look Halloween costume worthy. But in reality, the most tame photo (at the bottom) is the only one that is a costume. Only we would have youth cheerleading costumes at our immediate disposal. It just makes me laugh. I'm gonna love showing these to future children.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Construction Zone...

The newly white kitchen cabinets...still working on what kind of countertops.
The color of the kitchen...soooo cute!
Hallway looking down to three bedrooms, bathroom, and hall closet.
Outside of house...
Future baby's room

Ben taking a lunch break @ Los Marichis...isn't he handsome?
The really cool hardwood floor in the entrance...it's hard to appreciate b/c it's so dirty.
Downstairs living room...to the left is the office, to the right is another bathroom The upstairs living room


Ben shopping @ Lowes

Me w/ a GIANT pumpkin @ Lowes
I went to Ben's last weekend to help him paint his new house. We had a lot of fun. There is still much work to be done, but it's really going to be nice. On a quick trip to Lowes we discovered a pumpkin festival going on in the parking lot. I had to have my picture taken with this GIANT PUMPKIN! Needless to say, I had been at the house all morning, and I look pretty scary. All in all it was a fun weekend!




Thursday, October 9, 2008

Wanted...A SERIOUS European Travel Buddy...

Okay, so out of frustration I'm posting this ad. I have longed to go to Europe since I could remember. Being an adventurous person, I have always wanted to experience new, and exciting places. The problem is, that I can't find ANYONE serious enough to go with. People want to go, but when it comes down to serious planning, nobody seems interested. I understand that everyone has lives, and families, and before I start my own I really want to experience some European culture. Is this to much to ask people? It's not Zimbabwe...or Timbuktu. It's Europe...home to extremely old societies and architecture. Famous pieces of art, and cultures very different from our own. Who would pass on the opportunity to see a town that hasn't been restored since the Thirty Years War? Or to tour castles where royalty once resided? I know my home won't be complete until I have my very own cuckoo clock from the Black Forest. Sigh. Until I find someone, I'm still going to plan. I will go by myself if I have too. I can be stubborn...and I'm not giving up!

Monday, October 6, 2008

7 things...

7 Things I plan to do before I die:

1. Travel all over Europe
2. Scuba dive w/ Ben
3. Actually learn all this science crap, and graduate from MSU
4. Get married, and have a few babies!
5. Have a career I enjoy...most likely in medicine.
6. See more of the world, Australia, The Great Wall (China), Tahiti, more Caribbean.
7. Read all the books on my book list...it's HUGE!
(There are so many more things it's killing me not to add them all!)


7 Things I do now:

1. Read, read, read...until my eyes and brain can't take it anymore! Textbook reading isn't fun.
2. Occasionally sleep.
3. Listen to music.
4. Any chance to hike, and I'll take it.
5. Dreaming of my camera...Sony Alpha 200...it will be mine in a few weeks! ;)
6. Watch Gilmore Girl reruns...I own most of the seasons, and it's the only television I get to watch.
7. Stare endlessly at my Periodic Chart hanging on my wall. One day I will have it completely memorized! haha.

7 things I can't do:
1. I can't make everyone realize that McCain is the right choice.
2. Make Kally love or even like dogs.
3. I can't own a Goldendoodle right now, because I'm too busy.
4. Can't see Ben enough, living in separate states sucks!
5. I can't make all the Browns/Bengals fans repent of their football sins, and become Steeler fans.
6. Can't believe the amount of information on my zoology lab exam next week. Daunting.
7. Can't believe how OCD I sometimes am. haha.

7 things that attracts you to the opposite sex:

1. Honesty.
2. Has a relationship with Christ, and is willing to be open so that our walk together with Christ, will be daily strengthened by each other.
3. Fun personality
4. Adventurous.
5. Chivalrous.
6. Have the ability to give a certain look from across a room that will make my heart flutter. (Corney, but I'm serious!)
7. Patience.

7 things that I say most often:
1.Go to the ball! (Soccer)
2. Be aggressive! (Soccer again)
3. What do I need to know for the quiz?
4. You're amazing!
5. I love you.
6. What are your plans for the day?
7. I miss you.

7 celebrities that I like:
1. Ben Roethelisberger
2. Troy Polamalu
3. Hugh Laurie
4. McDreamy
5. Umm...I'm struggling with this.
6. Johnny Depp
7. Jared Leto

7 favorite foods:
1. Kielbasa... prounounced "Ca...boss...e", trust me I'm from the Burgh.
2. Smoothies
3. G-ma Porter spaghetti
4. Strawberry pie...and also cherry pie.
5. Rafferty's chicken salad with honey mustard/hot bacon dressing. Don't knock it till you try it!
6. Kappes Cinnamon rolls!
7. Andy's Candies Chocolate!

I promise I am still alive...

Hello all. It's been a super busy month, and I have neglected my blogging. BUT...that all ends tomorrow. I will post some pictures from soccer, and Megan has tagged me in a 7 things post. SO...I guess I will participate. More to come...