Normal girls get flowers for Valentines Day. People who know the two of us together know there is nothing normal about our relationship.
My freshman-junior year of college, he sent flowers on President's Day with a note that always read, "Everyone gets flowers on Valentines Day, but only YOU get flowers for President's Day".
My senior year of college, I received an autographed baseball from him. What famous person signed it? He did. He told me it would be worth lots of money someday.
Last year, to appease my Grey's Anatomy obsession, he bought me something related to it. The actual book, "Gray's Anatomy".
He loves to make me laugh above all else.
He outdid himself this year. After my vet appointment, I walked to my front porch to see a container reading perishable goods.
Yes, my friends I received a Lobster Gram. At first I thought a live lobster would jump out at me, but after carefully opening the box. I saw a pre-packaged dinner for two. His note read:
Hey baby, Since I couldn't be there to take you out, I figured I would bring dinner to you. Happy President's Day. I love you.
Its my favorite dinner, reserved only for special occasions.
While everyone else received flowers, I received a lobster gram. I am the luckiest girl in the world.
Now I just to find someone to eat a nice, fancy dinner with me.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Flash Back
Looking over my answers from my last Q&A, I mentioned how I hate his sense of urgency with things and how we handle pre-arguments with humor. This morning as I let the dogs out, I realized when it gets warmer, I will be cutting the grass a lot more and it took me back to my most recent birthday.
He insisted on cutting the backyard himself because he wanted it done a certain way (I didn't ask). He promised me for about two weeks he would cut it tomorrow. The day of my birthday, we planned on having people over so I began my massive spring cleaning including cutting the front yard.
Daisy needed to go outside, so of course I let her out. And I am not even kidding, I lost my 10 week old puppy in the tall grass. I knew something needed to be done. So after I cut the front, I need to drag the lawn mower into the shed in the backyard.
I then had an idea.
I turned the lawn mower on as soon as I reached the backyard and cut a very distinct zig-zag pattern path heading to the shed towards the other end of the yard. I smiled.
You see, I know him a little too well. He is a perfectionist... a procrastinator too, but a perfectionist, none the less.
When he came home, he saw the backyard and asked "What did you do". And I replied with a very calm, "I just cut a path to the shed, that's all". He then nodded his head and immediately changed his clothes and cut the entire backyard.
While he cut the yard, his boss, who was planning on attending my little birthday party, called to ask about details. He asked what the love of my life was currently doing and I smiled and said "Cutting the backyard" and his boss asked, "How did you get him to do that" (it was a topic at many get togethers weeks before).
I then told him my story and he replied, "Oh, you are good at this".
So Rule #1 with living together, use trickery :)
He insisted on cutting the backyard himself because he wanted it done a certain way (I didn't ask). He promised me for about two weeks he would cut it tomorrow. The day of my birthday, we planned on having people over so I began my massive spring cleaning including cutting the front yard.
Daisy needed to go outside, so of course I let her out. And I am not even kidding, I lost my 10 week old puppy in the tall grass. I knew something needed to be done. So after I cut the front, I need to drag the lawn mower into the shed in the backyard.
I then had an idea.
I turned the lawn mower on as soon as I reached the backyard and cut a very distinct zig-zag pattern path heading to the shed towards the other end of the yard. I smiled.
You see, I know him a little too well. He is a perfectionist... a procrastinator too, but a perfectionist, none the less.
When he came home, he saw the backyard and asked "What did you do". And I replied with a very calm, "I just cut a path to the shed, that's all". He then nodded his head and immediately changed his clothes and cut the entire backyard.
While he cut the yard, his boss, who was planning on attending my little birthday party, called to ask about details. He asked what the love of my life was currently doing and I smiled and said "Cutting the backyard" and his boss asked, "How did you get him to do that" (it was a topic at many get togethers weeks before).
I then told him my story and he replied, "Oh, you are good at this".
So Rule #1 with living together, use trickery :)
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Q&A Part Two
All About Us
How did you meet?
We took the same weight training class the summer after my freshman year of high school, but never spoke. We apparently both "checked" each other out on several occasions during the summer.
One night my friends decided to head over to another football players house to race. (Yes, I mean car race, boys!). The boys raced, both pulled over, and let off with no ticket. He later became separated from his friends and met up with my friends and I in a gas station parking lot. We flirted and went our separate ways.
That night he found my screen name and IMed me. And the beauty of AOL...after several days of chatting online, I asked him out on our first date :)
Your favorite physical feature of *him*?
His chest. Weird I know, but he is always in such great shape and I love how safe I feel when I rest my head upon his chest.
What was the hardest thing about moving in with him?
Nothing, we moved in together on a whim and I left a lot behind, but I knew it was exactly where we both belonged.
What did you/do you fight about the most?
The timing of when we get around to things...Other than that, not much fighting from us. We use humor as a defense mechanism so we never let things get tense between us.
What was your favorite date?!
What you guys plan to do when he gets back?
Go on more dates! Like the abnormal, dates you see on the Bachelor.
We both agreed to go on a "first" date when he returns with him picking me up at "my" house and surprise me with the date details.
Although, he always laughs and says, "You mean OUR house".
What is your dream destination?
Whatever suits us at the time. Ideally I want great school systems and relatively close to our families.
What is your dream army installation destination?
I like where we live now, Fort Campbell. Yes between HI, Germany, and CO, I like Kentucky/Tennessee. It has a somewhat southern appeal while only being 6 hours from our families.
Have you picked out your unborn children's names yet?
I would love to name our first son after my grandfather, Tucker Emmit. And lately, I really like the name Rebecca for a girl. However, I probably should ask him.
Can you believe after 8 years, we never discussed children's names?!
What's your ideal wedding visioning?
A VERY simple, outdoor wedding in the summer on some historic plantation/mansion.
What is a personal goal while he's gone?
I find myself in just 10 weeks of deployment, waiting until he returns, hoping to rush time. Just a few months ago, I found myself waiting until he left, trying to slow down time.
My most important goal during his deployment would be to stop waiting on his return and enjoy this time. I live a beautiful life surrounded by many blessings. Yes, the love of my life lives in another country, a very dangerous country, and I cannot wait to touch/see him again, but if I try and rush things too fast, I will end up rushing the rest of my life, and find myself always "waiting" on something.
How did you meet?
We took the same weight training class the summer after my freshman year of high school, but never spoke. We apparently both "checked" each other out on several occasions during the summer.
One night my friends decided to head over to another football players house to race. (Yes, I mean car race, boys!). The boys raced, both pulled over, and let off with no ticket. He later became separated from his friends and met up with my friends and I in a gas station parking lot. We flirted and went our separate ways.
That night he found my screen name and IMed me. And the beauty of AOL...after several days of chatting online, I asked him out on our first date :)
Your favorite physical feature of *him*?
His chest. Weird I know, but he is always in such great shape and I love how safe I feel when I rest my head upon his chest.
What was the hardest thing about moving in with him?
Nothing, we moved in together on a whim and I left a lot behind, but I knew it was exactly where we both belonged.
What did you/do you fight about the most?
The timing of when we get around to things...Other than that, not much fighting from us. We use humor as a defense mechanism so we never let things get tense between us.
What was your favorite date?!
Dave and I are not date people. We love being around a group of people or cuddling on the couch, watching a movie or a TV show. Even go to a restaurant, just the two of us is a treat.
However, my favorite weekend, he surprised me with a trip to a beautiful Bed & Breakfast in Tolland, Connecticut.
What you guys plan to do when he gets back?
Go on more dates! Like the abnormal, dates you see on the Bachelor.
We both agreed to go on a "first" date when he returns with him picking me up at "my" house and surprise me with the date details.
Although, he always laughs and says, "You mean OUR house".
What is your dream destination?
Whatever suits us at the time. Ideally I want great school systems and relatively close to our families.
What is your dream army installation destination?
I like where we live now, Fort Campbell. Yes between HI, Germany, and CO, I like Kentucky/Tennessee. It has a somewhat southern appeal while only being 6 hours from our families.
Have you picked out your unborn children's names yet?
I would love to name our first son after my grandfather, Tucker Emmit. And lately, I really like the name Rebecca for a girl. However, I probably should ask him.
Can you believe after 8 years, we never discussed children's names?!
What's your ideal wedding visioning?
A VERY simple, outdoor wedding in the summer on some historic plantation/mansion.
What is a personal goal while he's gone?
I find myself in just 10 weeks of deployment, waiting until he returns, hoping to rush time. Just a few months ago, I found myself waiting until he left, trying to slow down time.
My most important goal during his deployment would be to stop waiting on his return and enjoy this time. I live a beautiful life surrounded by many blessings. Yes, the love of my life lives in another country, a very dangerous country, and I cannot wait to touch/see him again, but if I try and rush things too fast, I will end up rushing the rest of my life, and find myself always "waiting" on something.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
My hero...
I am taking a break from my Q&A session to share with you news that put the biggest smile on my face....
He received the Combat Badge Award yesterday for his bravery during a recent mission.
Saying I am proud would be the biggest understatement ever!
He received the Combat Badge Award yesterday for his bravery during a recent mission.
Saying I am proud would be the biggest understatement ever!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Q&A Part One
The light, easy questions...
The wonderful and sweet Becca asked:
Your favorite sport?
I grew up loving volleyball, but played basketball my entire life. I loved watching baseball as a kid, but live for football season. I always tell people, picking a favorite sport is like picking a favorite child.
If you had to wear the same outfit everyday for the rest of your life (assuming it would always be clean and in good condition), what would it be?
Well although I would pick the outfit below, I figured if its everyday, I should look presentable....Dark Express jeans and black button down shirt with Steve Madden flats.
The beautiful and Cross Fit obsessive, Sara asked:
Favorite outfit in your closet now?
My favorite outfit is actually my black yoga pants and a Wabash College football sweatshirt my brother bought him that may be 5 sizes to big for me.
One outfit you wish was in your closet now, price not being a boundary?
I honestly, truly wish I just loved clothes more, I am SO simple when it comes to clothes. But I would love an amazing pair of expensive jeans that fit just right everywhere.
Favorite thing to eat or cook?
Cupcakes
Do you ever still wish the dogs were cuddly little puppies?
I do and I definitely do not. I love how they have their own personality now, I love how they play fetch, listen to me, and protect me. And I do NOT miss accidents on the floor. So I guess I love them all grown up, I think they are more fun now.
My fellow husky lover, Megan asked:
Favorite (Alcoholic) Drink?
Jack Daniels & diet coke or any glass of white wine.
The clever, spfm asked:
If you could be a character in a romantic comedy what movie would you be in?
Renee Zwelleger in Sweet Home Alabama
One of my favorite mommies, (army) wife asked:
What's your favorite board/card game? What's your favorite rainy day activity?
I love monopoly. I love that it last for hours and usually ends in fighting. And my favorite rainy day activity is definitely cuddling up on the couch with him.
The adorable tootie asked:
What is my favorite book
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult mostly because she is a beautiful writer, but I really feel bullies are a real problem in school these days and she shares my same fear.
The very passionate Katie asked:
Your all time favorite meal?
Oreos for breakfast and I am not even kidding.
What's your favorite movie?
Sweet Home Alabama
Favorite music artist?
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Favorite tv show now? and as a kid?
Right now, NCIS, FRIENDS, and Sportscenter. As a kid, Full House
What position did you play in volleyball?
Defense Specialist. At 5'1, I would love to say outside hitter, but lets face it.
Tomorrow the more personal questions about me, my future, and of course us :)
Thank you ladies for asking such AMAZING questions!
The wonderful and sweet Becca asked:
Your favorite sport?
I grew up loving volleyball, but played basketball my entire life. I loved watching baseball as a kid, but live for football season. I always tell people, picking a favorite sport is like picking a favorite child.
If you had to wear the same outfit everyday for the rest of your life (assuming it would always be clean and in good condition), what would it be?
Well although I would pick the outfit below, I figured if its everyday, I should look presentable....Dark Express jeans and black button down shirt with Steve Madden flats.
The beautiful and Cross Fit obsessive, Sara asked:
Favorite outfit in your closet now?
My favorite outfit is actually my black yoga pants and a Wabash College football sweatshirt my brother bought him that may be 5 sizes to big for me.
One outfit you wish was in your closet now, price not being a boundary?
I honestly, truly wish I just loved clothes more, I am SO simple when it comes to clothes. But I would love an amazing pair of expensive jeans that fit just right everywhere.
Favorite thing to eat or cook?
Cupcakes
Do you ever still wish the dogs were cuddly little puppies?
I do and I definitely do not. I love how they have their own personality now, I love how they play fetch, listen to me, and protect me. And I do NOT miss accidents on the floor. So I guess I love them all grown up, I think they are more fun now.
My fellow husky lover, Megan asked:
Favorite (Alcoholic) Drink?
Jack Daniels & diet coke or any glass of white wine.
The clever, spfm asked:
If you could be a character in a romantic comedy what movie would you be in?
Renee Zwelleger in Sweet Home Alabama
One of my favorite mommies, (army) wife asked:
What's your favorite board/card game? What's your favorite rainy day activity?
I love monopoly. I love that it last for hours and usually ends in fighting. And my favorite rainy day activity is definitely cuddling up on the couch with him.
The adorable tootie asked:
What is my favorite book
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult mostly because she is a beautiful writer, but I really feel bullies are a real problem in school these days and she shares my same fear.
The very passionate Katie asked:
Your all time favorite meal?
Oreos for breakfast and I am not even kidding.
What's your favorite movie?
Sweet Home Alabama
Favorite music artist?
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Favorite tv show now? and as a kid?
Right now, NCIS, FRIENDS, and Sportscenter. As a kid, Full House
What position did you play in volleyball?
Defense Specialist. At 5'1, I would love to say outside hitter, but lets face it.
Tomorrow the more personal questions about me, my future, and of course us :)
Thank you ladies for asking such AMAZING questions!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Week Nine
Well I am nine weeks into deployment plus a few days. His mom came down to visit and we mostly shopped and hung out. She bought us a beautiful "early" wedding gift.
His mom, CLR, her friend and I watched "he's just not that into you". Now I am not the best movie critic, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. I thought funny and dead on about many relationship issues. Overall, I loved that she came to visit and check up on me.
This past week might be one of my favorite weeks
- Started scrapbooking finally and now officially addcited with four pages down
- Met with a photographer for possible boudoir photos (oh I said it out loud)
- Wonderful lunch date with Jeni for Valentines
- My best friend delievered a baby girl
And even though its part of my week ten update, CLR did decide to join me for kickboxing. She is going to regret it tomorrow, but I cannot wait to get her addicted as well :)
I am still taking questions for my 100th post. Tomorrow I promise to start answering!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
100
My best friend delivered her first baby, a daughter this morning. I want to post her picture because the baby is absolutely gorgeous, but my blackberry does not want to cooperate!
How fitting, a baby is born the same day as my 100th blog entry, haha. I am just so excited for her :)
And to jump on the bandwagon, I too am opening my blog up for the first time to questions! I do not know who came up with this idea, but it is genius.
So what do you want to know about me? Want to know my favorite HS memory? My dream job? How him and I met? Are you reading my blog and have yet to comment? Now is the time to ask anything your little heart desires.
Please, please, please ask away!
How fitting, a baby is born the same day as my 100th blog entry, haha. I am just so excited for her :)
And to jump on the bandwagon, I too am opening my blog up for the first time to questions! I do not know who came up with this idea, but it is genius.
So what do you want to know about me? Want to know my favorite HS memory? My dream job? How him and I met? Are you reading my blog and have yet to comment? Now is the time to ask anything your little heart desires.
Please, please, please ask away!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Imperfect persons
You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but seeing an imperfect person perfectly
If we both sat down to write a list of each other's imperfections and then exchanged the lists for the other person to see, we would laugh and agree 100% with what the other person wrote. I guess that is what I love about us, we know each other's "flaws" and actually embrace them or laugh at them.
Well right now, even though he currently lives in a war zone, I could strangle him. You see the love of my life never feels any sense of urgency, whatsoever. He gets to things when he gets to thing.
While looking at houses, I NEEDED a fence for the dogs. He repeatedly mentioned more than once he could build a fence. Of course I laughed in my head and just tuned him out completely. After eight years together, I know him better than anyone. You see it took him nearly six months to unpack the clothes in the corner of our room.
We are slowly learning this whole "joint decisions" mumbo-jumbo. He loves being involved and I absolutely love that about him. However, everything I send for his opinion/approval takes forever. I sent him an email about a month ago to edit, waiting on paint colors, waiting on tax information, etc. Now I am sure his "honey do" list overwhelms him so I refuse to nag.
God really did put me on earth to be his other half because He certainly blessed me with out of this world patience.
The worse part about the distance is my foot cannot reach his rear end to get him moving.
Tomorrow's blog entry...my imperfections :)
If we both sat down to write a list of each other's imperfections and then exchanged the lists for the other person to see, we would laugh and agree 100% with what the other person wrote. I guess that is what I love about us, we know each other's "flaws" and actually embrace them or laugh at them.
Well right now, even though he currently lives in a war zone, I could strangle him. You see the love of my life never feels any sense of urgency, whatsoever. He gets to things when he gets to thing.
While looking at houses, I NEEDED a fence for the dogs. He repeatedly mentioned more than once he could build a fence. Of course I laughed in my head and just tuned him out completely. After eight years together, I know him better than anyone. You see it took him nearly six months to unpack the clothes in the corner of our room.
We are slowly learning this whole "joint decisions" mumbo-jumbo. He loves being involved and I absolutely love that about him. However, everything I send for his opinion/approval takes forever. I sent him an email about a month ago to edit, waiting on paint colors, waiting on tax information, etc. Now I am sure his "honey do" list overwhelms him so I refuse to nag.
God really did put me on earth to be his other half because He certainly blessed me with out of this world patience.
The worse part about the distance is my foot cannot reach his rear end to get him moving.
Tomorrow's blog entry...my imperfections :)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Parentals & Crushes
My parents arrived Thursday night and completely spoiled me rotten. As I mentioned before, my dad washed and waxed both cars for me. He also wakes up every morning with the girls so I can get a few more minutes of sleep. My mom not only cooked an amazing dinner tonight, but washed every single window.
By the time I walked into the door after kickboxing, she cleaned my entire house and bought new curtains for the kitchen.
And a quick, gross side note, since temperature reached 70 degrees today, our packed class grew a little warm. So much so, I actually felt embarrassed by the amount of sweat coming off my body. And I played 11 years of basketball, 8 years of volleyball, 5 years of track, and 3 years of soccer. Gray shorts were a bad choice today.
And now, several days later, we are growing impatient with each other. My two TVs must be on the same channel, I do not know why and since I am the only human living here, no real need to fix it just yet. My dad wants to watch his crazy, action movies and I want to watch NCIS.
I am currently pouting upstairs in the office. Why? I really want my fix of NCIS to watch my school girl crush, Mark Harmon. Yes, the old guy.
I told Jeni about my crush over dinner and she thought I meant the cute young guy below:
But oh no, I am in love with the old guy. We then complained about how men age so much better than women to the point where it is simply not fair. My mom believes I am in love with his character because of his arrogance and humor and thought he compared to someone else in my life. Hmmm, I have no idea who she may be talking about....
By the time I walked into the door after kickboxing, she cleaned my entire house and bought new curtains for the kitchen.
And a quick, gross side note, since temperature reached 70 degrees today, our packed class grew a little warm. So much so, I actually felt embarrassed by the amount of sweat coming off my body. And I played 11 years of basketball, 8 years of volleyball, 5 years of track, and 3 years of soccer. Gray shorts were a bad choice today.
And now, several days later, we are growing impatient with each other. My two TVs must be on the same channel, I do not know why and since I am the only human living here, no real need to fix it just yet. My dad wants to watch his crazy, action movies and I want to watch NCIS.
I am currently pouting upstairs in the office. Why? I really want my fix of NCIS to watch my school girl crush, Mark Harmon. Yes, the old guy.
I told Jeni about my crush over dinner and she thought I meant the cute young guy below:
But oh no, I am in love with the old guy. We then complained about how men age so much better than women to the point where it is simply not fair. My mom believes I am in love with his character because of his arrogance and humor and thought he compared to someone else in my life. Hmmm, I have no idea who she may be talking about....
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Week Eight
Oh yes, another month down. Not another week, but another month. I convinced myself the other day if I make it through the ugly months of January, February, and March time will really start flying, especially during the summer. Tonight I left my back door open and just enjoyed the smell of warmth.
I dream of a southern plantation wedding and above is the historic mansion where it might just come true. It received some buzz because Taylor Swift did a photo shoot on this same swing below.
I do not know about you, but I think I look better minus the make-up, beautiful dress, and overall glowing beauty.
- Read The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell. I decided to switch over to a more academic book and boy did it take me awhile to read. I love Gladwell though. I read his previous two books (The Tipping Point and Blink) and he makes me want to become a business/communications professor because his findings fascinate me. However, next month I go back to suspenseful, sometimes trashy fiction where I escape from my reality.
- Cooked three new menu items: Paprika Chicken, Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomatoes, and a Beer Cheddar Cheese dip for a Super Bowl party and also cooked for the boys.
- Ran outside for the first time since October. I made the mistake of taking Dakota who stopped several times for no reason other than to express to me her stubbornness
- Switched back to my original church here and finally involved myself in the congregation. I volunteered to host a few members of a choir traveling here for a weekend stay in March
- Found a painter to give me a pretty good estimate to paint the rest of the living room and other guest room
My parents drove down to visit me yet again. I know I am incredibly spoiled. My dad already washed both cars. We visited Nashville and I found the place where I want to get married
I dream of a southern plantation wedding and above is the historic mansion where it might just come true. It received some buzz because Taylor Swift did a photo shoot on this same swing below.
I do not know about you, but I think I look better minus the make-up, beautiful dress, and overall glowing beauty.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Ramblings
- DVR might jump ahead of him on top loves in my life and I am perfectly OK with it
-Might NEED to buy new jeans, not a size smaller, but a size bigger to fit my rear end
-Going through a 40lb bag of dog food weekly
-Destiny and Lynne told me Criminal Minds actually airs on A&E too, most exciting news I heard this month
-Daisy entertains me on a daily basis, never met a dog with so much crazy personality
-Working from home, not as easy as it sounds...too many distractions
-Buying a flat iron really did convince me my hair looked longer
-Ran outside in my robe, chasing Dakota and our pool skimmer, which happened to be in her mouth
-DVR currently contains 12 episodes of "Miss Sunny Spider Patch Friends" for Aiden when he comes over
Oh my boring life these days.
-Might NEED to buy new jeans, not a size smaller, but a size bigger to fit my rear end
-Going through a 40lb bag of dog food weekly
-Destiny and Lynne told me Criminal Minds actually airs on A&E too, most exciting news I heard this month
-Daisy entertains me on a daily basis, never met a dog with so much crazy personality
-Working from home, not as easy as it sounds...too many distractions
-Buying a flat iron really did convince me my hair looked longer
-Ran outside in my robe, chasing Dakota and our pool skimmer, which happened to be in her mouth
-DVR currently contains 12 episodes of "Miss Sunny Spider Patch Friends" for Aiden when he comes over
Oh my boring life these days.
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