Where oh where did September go?! Seriously. We have 3....THREE months left in 2011. I am seriously blown away by how quickly this year went and that it feels as though it all just started. So much has changed in just these past 9 months. I guess more change is on the horizon.
This week has been a 'head down and push through' week. Basically everyone bailed on me this week which is fine because my horoscope (don't judge) told me this week would be a bear...in fact, the next two weeks are supposed to be kind of sucky too.....so I'm prepared for that.
And yes...to touch on it....I do read my horoscope. While I don't follow it religiously - I do get one sent to me every morning in my email. And I do read a monthly horoscope projection from Susan Miller's Astrology Zone. Honestly - she's been pretty right since I started reading them - which I believe was back in July around my birthday. Whether you believe in them or not, I do think there is some element of realism to them.
Astrology is the study of celestial bodies interpreted as affecting personality, human affairs, and natural events.[1] The primary astrological bodies are the Sun, Moon, and planets, which are analyzed by their aspects (relative positions to one another), by their placement in 'houses' (spatial divisions of the sky), and their movement through signs of the zodiac (spatial divisions of the ecliptic). To read more about it you can google it...but basically - it's how people used to make decisions.
I truly believe we are affected by the environment in which we are surrounded. I haven't decided yet if my life is fated or if I have control of my destiny but what I do know is that there are a lot of things that happen to me that are out of my control and it makes sense that a lot of the times it has to do with where I'm at and how things have effected me.
I'm looking forward to reading my October astrology reading. Lame? Possibly....but don't sit there and tell me you don't know your sign. Everyone knows. And don't tell me you've NEVER looked up what your sign means....you're lying.
Me? I'm a cancer - water sign :-) I'd say this is the best description of me and what I'm all about as far as astrology goes. My compatibility is typically with Scorpios (Oct 23-Nov22) and Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20) but I am also compatible with Taurus (April 20 - May 21), Virgo (August 23 - Sept 23) and Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 20). The dates are give or take a few days because some of my best friends are actually Scorpio's. It'd be interesting if I actually sat down and took a look at the dates of birth of my friends and past boyfriends were to see where everything falls.
What do you think? Do you follow astrology or do you think it's all a bunch of bologna? Like I said, I read it every day but I don't take it for scripture. I do find some times that it's ironic when I read it later in the day after everything has happened and it was pretty accurate.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
On the hook....
We've all had one of these people....in one way or another. I was watching an old episode of How I Met Your Mother tonight and realize....we all have a person we keep 'on the hook'...essentially meaning that there's always one person we have as a "backup" or as a "go to" when we don't want to be alone. I should specify that I'm pretty sure this applies to everyone that is SINGLE....not those that are currently involved with someone - especially if you're serious with them.
Who're mine? Well...I was thinking about it and to be honest I am pretty sure I know who he or they are...
What makes a person an "on the hook" person? When you find yourself telling someone: "I just can't give you what you want right now....." or "I can't be with you right now because (fill in the hole for whatever lame excuse you've heard before)..." or "You're great but my life is so crazy right now that I just don't have time to make major plans...." or "I'm not really a planner".
And as I just wrote those last two - I know who's hook I'm on and have been on before. Now tell me you've never found yourself hearing someone say that kind of stuff to you or that you, yourself, haven't said that to someone? True. They all sound like ways to break up with someone or ways to not hurt someone's feelings so that IF by chance you decide to hang out again, they're not pissed beyond belief and it has them or you thinking, "maybe they're not so busy now.....sweet" And you go out with them again...
Truth is....if a guy really wants to be with you or you really want to be with someone YOU WILL FIND A WAY. Those things that you might have heard or said at some point aren't excuses, they are reasons that you aren't necessarily with someone that could be so great for you. Also, truthfully, you don't want to really be with someone that brushes you off that way anyway....right? Agreed. Then why do we keep going back? Because we think that maybe..just maybe...this time they really won't get busy...or maybe they've suddenly become a planner...
I talk about guys a lot and it's true that most guys don't change. Girls, don't do it! Don't even try. The only way a guy will change is if it's for HIM. And Ladies...same goes for you too....DON'T CHANGE FOR ANYONE! Do it for yourself if you're going to change. It's taken me a while to realize that if I meet a guy and he's got some things about him that you don't know if you can look past...it's probably not going to change...no matter how much you like him.
So...no you're all wondering who's hook I'm on and who I've got on my hook....right? Ah, too bad. I'm not going to tell you :-) But those of you that know enough about my personal life are probably smart enough to figure it out.....
So here's part of my new leaf I'm trying to turn over....no more. No more keeping someone on the hook. No more being on someone's hook. Sure, maybe I'll be alone. Isn't any different than my current situation. There is someone out there that will hook me and always want to see me. Someone who will have no problem planning things with me a week in advance. Someone who will want to be with me right now..not in a few months. Someone who will want to be with me because I'm great and that's it.
Small tangent: I feel as though sometimes things get misconstrued with friends and so if you're a girl with guy friends there is that possibility that these friendships can be thought of as being "on the hook" and vice versa with guys and girls. I've tried to be honest with any of my guy friends that have mentioned they've been interested in me as more than friends but I don't see them that way.
New Leaf.
Who're mine? Well...I was thinking about it and to be honest I am pretty sure I know who he or they are...
What makes a person an "on the hook" person? When you find yourself telling someone: "I just can't give you what you want right now....." or "I can't be with you right now because (fill in the hole for whatever lame excuse you've heard before)..." or "You're great but my life is so crazy right now that I just don't have time to make major plans...." or "I'm not really a planner".
And as I just wrote those last two - I know who's hook I'm on and have been on before. Now tell me you've never found yourself hearing someone say that kind of stuff to you or that you, yourself, haven't said that to someone? True. They all sound like ways to break up with someone or ways to not hurt someone's feelings so that IF by chance you decide to hang out again, they're not pissed beyond belief and it has them or you thinking, "maybe they're not so busy now.....sweet" And you go out with them again...
Truth is....if a guy really wants to be with you or you really want to be with someone YOU WILL FIND A WAY. Those things that you might have heard or said at some point aren't excuses, they are reasons that you aren't necessarily with someone that could be so great for you. Also, truthfully, you don't want to really be with someone that brushes you off that way anyway....right? Agreed. Then why do we keep going back? Because we think that maybe..just maybe...this time they really won't get busy...or maybe they've suddenly become a planner...
I talk about guys a lot and it's true that most guys don't change. Girls, don't do it! Don't even try. The only way a guy will change is if it's for HIM. And Ladies...same goes for you too....DON'T CHANGE FOR ANYONE! Do it for yourself if you're going to change. It's taken me a while to realize that if I meet a guy and he's got some things about him that you don't know if you can look past...it's probably not going to change...no matter how much you like him.
So...no you're all wondering who's hook I'm on and who I've got on my hook....right? Ah, too bad. I'm not going to tell you :-) But those of you that know enough about my personal life are probably smart enough to figure it out.....
So here's part of my new leaf I'm trying to turn over....no more. No more keeping someone on the hook. No more being on someone's hook. Sure, maybe I'll be alone. Isn't any different than my current situation. There is someone out there that will hook me and always want to see me. Someone who will have no problem planning things with me a week in advance. Someone who will want to be with me right now..not in a few months. Someone who will want to be with me because I'm great and that's it.
Small tangent: I feel as though sometimes things get misconstrued with friends and so if you're a girl with guy friends there is that possibility that these friendships can be thought of as being "on the hook" and vice versa with guys and girls. I've tried to be honest with any of my guy friends that have mentioned they've been interested in me as more than friends but I don't see them that way.
New Leaf.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Redacted
I'm redacting something from the previous post. The one that deals with the new years resolution of 'being better with guys'. Yeah. So much for that. It's a long story and I'll share it with all of you at some point I'm sure. I just don't feel like dwelling on it right now and to be honest I need to start listening and following Rachels Rules....namely Rule #15. It basically says that it's okay to be excited about a guy and it's not crazy to want to spend more time with him if you're in to him...he should want to spend more time with you too....and if by chance he doesn't feel that way...it's 100% good to peace the ef out and find someone else that will get excited about seeing you.
So today...I'm turning a new page....starting a new chapter. New rules of my own:
1. I will stop drinking so much - this might seem silly but I just don't feel as good on a day to day basis when I drink - even if it's only once a week. Plus, financially I can't really afford it.
2. I'll be better to my body and start fueling it in a healthier way. I've been eating a lot of crap lately on my own accord. Nachos are not a good food choice :-) haha. No matter how much I love them.
3. I will continue to educate my mind and be good to my soul. I will not allow anyone to make me feel like what I am doing is wrong. All I can do every day is my best.
4. I will always keep in mind that no matter how bad it might seem, things will get better.
5. I will keep my distance from guys. If they aren't in to me or excited about me - I will not allow myself to sit and pine away for them.
6. I will be better at saving my money and spending it wisely.
Clear Eyes. Full Hearts. Can't Lose.
So today...I'm turning a new page....starting a new chapter. New rules of my own:
1. I will stop drinking so much - this might seem silly but I just don't feel as good on a day to day basis when I drink - even if it's only once a week. Plus, financially I can't really afford it.
2. I'll be better to my body and start fueling it in a healthier way. I've been eating a lot of crap lately on my own accord. Nachos are not a good food choice :-) haha. No matter how much I love them.
3. I will continue to educate my mind and be good to my soul. I will not allow anyone to make me feel like what I am doing is wrong. All I can do every day is my best.
4. I will always keep in mind that no matter how bad it might seem, things will get better.
5. I will keep my distance from guys. If they aren't in to me or excited about me - I will not allow myself to sit and pine away for them.
6. I will be better at saving my money and spending it wisely.
Clear Eyes. Full Hearts. Can't Lose.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
99 Days
As of today, there are 99 days left in 2011. EEK! Can you believe it?! Where did this year go?
It got me to thinking, how much of my 30 in 30 list have I accomplished? Or even, how much of my New Year's Resolution List have I accomplished? What's left?
Without further adieu....let's take a look, shall we?
Alrighty - on to my 2K11 Resolutions:
1. Get a Student Teaching position at LMHS or in the LMSD. - YES YES YES! I got the official email that I will be student teaching with Rich Kressly this Spring :-D yay!
2. Accomplish my "30 in 30" List (see below) - we'll get back to this....
3. Get a summer managing job/coaching job. - Got a Summer job Coaching at Mermaid...
4. Be better with guys and how I handle myself with them - let's be honest, I'm terrible in this department. - I'd say so far so good with this.....we'll see how the next 99 days go :-)
5. Learn to focus on the right things. - still working on this....but it's a vast improvement!
My "30 in 30" List: (Keep in mind, I have until my 31st birthday to do these things)
1. Skydive
2. Bungee Jump
3. Travel Somewhere Alone
4. Run a Marathon
5. Get a Teaching Job
6. Learn to Play Guitar
7. Re-learn Spanish
8. Do a Triathlon
9. Become a regular Rock Climber
10. Learn to Canoe
11. Visit Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame
12. Go to Hawaii
13. Wine Tasting
14. Get my spin instructor’s certification
15. Volunteer with habitat for humanity.
16. Volunteer to help with a race (marathon/half marathon/etc)
17. Blog at least 5 times a week.
18. Complete an Open Water Race
19. Do P90X
20. Be more organic
21. Join a soccer league - CHECK
22. Take a Hot-air Balloon Ride
23. Go Ziplining
24. Learn to shoot a gun/go to the gun range
25. See all four Phillies starting pitchers in a game. - CHECK
26. Whitewater rafting
27. Read 1 book a month. - so far - CHECK
28. Get my dual citizenship
29. Learn how to make balloon animals
30. Plan a trip with my Zuzelo Cousins.
So as we can see, I'm pretty good on my Resolutions! Except the 2nd one which is to accomplish my 30 in 30 list..haha. I guess some financial circumstances are preventing me from doing some of them...although I have a feeling before the year is over I'll be doing a few things that aren't even on that list.....I'll keep you updated!
Anyhoodle - I'm off to run before it rains again! Toodles!
It got me to thinking, how much of my 30 in 30 list have I accomplished? Or even, how much of my New Year's Resolution List have I accomplished? What's left?
Without further adieu....let's take a look, shall we?
Alrighty - on to my 2K11 Resolutions:
1. Get a Student Teaching position at LMHS or in the LMSD. - YES YES YES! I got the official email that I will be student teaching with Rich Kressly this Spring :-D yay!
2. Accomplish my "30 in 30" List (see below) - we'll get back to this....
3. Get a summer managing job/coaching job. - Got a Summer job Coaching at Mermaid...
4. Be better with guys and how I handle myself with them - let's be honest, I'm terrible in this department. - I'd say so far so good with this.....we'll see how the next 99 days go :-)
5. Learn to focus on the right things. - still working on this....but it's a vast improvement!
My "30 in 30" List: (Keep in mind, I have until my 31st birthday to do these things)
1. Skydive
2. Bungee Jump
3. Travel Somewhere Alone
4. Run a Marathon
5. Get a Teaching Job
6. Learn to Play Guitar
7. Re-learn Spanish
8. Do a Triathlon
9. Become a regular Rock Climber
10. Learn to Canoe
11. Visit Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame
12. Go to Hawaii
13. Wine Tasting
14. Get my spin instructor’s certification
15. Volunteer with habitat for humanity.
16. Volunteer to help with a race (marathon/half marathon/etc)
17. Blog at least 5 times a week.
18. Complete an Open Water Race
19. Do P90X
20. Be more organic
21. Join a soccer league - CHECK
22. Take a Hot-air Balloon Ride
23. Go Ziplining
24. Learn to shoot a gun/go to the gun range
25. See all four Phillies starting pitchers in a game. - CHECK
26. Whitewater rafting
27. Read 1 book a month. - so far - CHECK
28. Get my dual citizenship
29. Learn how to make balloon animals
30. Plan a trip with my Zuzelo Cousins.
So as we can see, I'm pretty good on my Resolutions! Except the 2nd one which is to accomplish my 30 in 30 list..haha. I guess some financial circumstances are preventing me from doing some of them...although I have a feeling before the year is over I'll be doing a few things that aren't even on that list.....I'll keep you updated!
Anyhoodle - I'm off to run before it rains again! Toodles!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I can't get no.....
Satisfaction.....
You know that old Rolling Stones song, yes? Of course you do. And if you don't - find it on youtube and get back to this post.....
There, now....
I'd like to think that Mick Jagger was pretty much talking about being frustrated with wanting more out of his life. Let me tell you my friends - yesterday was one of those days where I was SO frustrated. This 5K I'm trying to organize for the foundation - yeah well - I kind of feel like it's all on my shoulders and I'm failing. MISERABLY. As of yesterday we had 1...count it 1 person signed up. Yeah. So that's awesome. To top it off, the foundation President is kind of being a pill.
And although today is a new day - we have a board meeting tonight - so we'll see how we go from there. Obviously I'll be keeping all 7 of you informed as to how it goes.
In other unsatisfactory news....I knew this was going to happen to me. And yet, I didn't care. I valued my freedom more than my money and after all, it IS only money right? I need to find a way to either win the lottery or make some more money. Right now I have four jobs. Two of which I make money at. In the winter I'll have a fifth job in which I'll make money and that should help a bit. But I could really use some extra bank. I've been looking online at craigslist for help. And there are a few feelers I've put out - but I don't know how okay these places would be with me saying - yeah I can work for four months but then I have to stop because I'll be student teaching....most places won't hire you if you do that. I have a few leads on smaller things and definitely put the feelers out for teaching swim lessons - but you know - there's only so much you can do with those.
Le sigh. I just have to be better with budgeting my monies. I'm generally pretty good at it. I just have to be excellent at it, you know?
In other news.....October is almost here! Which means a few things:
1. Playoff Baseball!
2. More Football
3. Swimming is getting closer!
4. Student Teaching is imminent :-)
I've left a lot of personal/guy stuff off of here for a reason.....I realized that by talking about it it kind of jinxes it, in a way. Besides, no one wants to hear about my boring life ;-) haha
You know that old Rolling Stones song, yes? Of course you do. And if you don't - find it on youtube and get back to this post.....
There, now....
I'd like to think that Mick Jagger was pretty much talking about being frustrated with wanting more out of his life. Let me tell you my friends - yesterday was one of those days where I was SO frustrated. This 5K I'm trying to organize for the foundation - yeah well - I kind of feel like it's all on my shoulders and I'm failing. MISERABLY. As of yesterday we had 1...count it 1 person signed up. Yeah. So that's awesome. To top it off, the foundation President is kind of being a pill.
And although today is a new day - we have a board meeting tonight - so we'll see how we go from there. Obviously I'll be keeping all 7 of you informed as to how it goes.
In other unsatisfactory news....I knew this was going to happen to me. And yet, I didn't care. I valued my freedom more than my money and after all, it IS only money right? I need to find a way to either win the lottery or make some more money. Right now I have four jobs. Two of which I make money at. In the winter I'll have a fifth job in which I'll make money and that should help a bit. But I could really use some extra bank. I've been looking online at craigslist for help. And there are a few feelers I've put out - but I don't know how okay these places would be with me saying - yeah I can work for four months but then I have to stop because I'll be student teaching....most places won't hire you if you do that. I have a few leads on smaller things and definitely put the feelers out for teaching swim lessons - but you know - there's only so much you can do with those.
Le sigh. I just have to be better with budgeting my monies. I'm generally pretty good at it. I just have to be excellent at it, you know?
In other news.....October is almost here! Which means a few things:
1. Playoff Baseball!
2. More Football
3. Swimming is getting closer!
4. Student Teaching is imminent :-)
I've left a lot of personal/guy stuff off of here for a reason.....I realized that by talking about it it kind of jinxes it, in a way. Besides, no one wants to hear about my boring life ;-) haha
Monday, September 19, 2011
NEW PR!!!
WOOT WOOT! AWWW yea - promptly after writing this post I'll be updating my sidebar with PR times :-)
Yesterday's Rock n' Roll Half Marathon was "rockin', rollin', and whatnah" (name that movie!) I got a great night sleep the night before and although I missed the Phillies winning the NL East...it was worth it (plus, they've won 5 years in a row now....bite my tongue for saying that...I shouldn't take it for granted!)....but I digress.
I woke up bright and early at 5am - had my usual peanut butter on an english muffin and a nice cup of coffee. I also had some water (which came back later to bite me in the butt but oh well). Bethany arrived at my mom's house at 6:15ish and we were on our way. We were down at the start by 6:50 and had an hour or so to kill so we made a bee line to the bag drop off (I always bring something to either change into or put over me and since I knew it was going to be cooler that morning, I brought a sweatshirt - THANK GOODNESS! I was fa-ree-zing! More on that later). We then made a direct walk over to the port-a-potties (first of the morning) and got in and out and on our way.....to which we then took some pictures:
So my time on the website says 1:47.59 but like I said, the course was actually 13.45 miles and not 13.1. My Garmin says I ran 13.1 in 1:43.28....so we're going with that :-)
The rest of the day.....I took an ice bath for my leggies...then just chilled at home. It was a relaxing Sunday. Now...on to training for the full in November. EEK!
Yesterday's Rock n' Roll Half Marathon was "rockin', rollin', and whatnah" (name that movie!) I got a great night sleep the night before and although I missed the Phillies winning the NL East...it was worth it (plus, they've won 5 years in a row now....bite my tongue for saying that...I shouldn't take it for granted!)....but I digress.
I woke up bright and early at 5am - had my usual peanut butter on an english muffin and a nice cup of coffee. I also had some water (which came back later to bite me in the butt but oh well). Bethany arrived at my mom's house at 6:15ish and we were on our way. We were down at the start by 6:50 and had an hour or so to kill so we made a bee line to the bag drop off (I always bring something to either change into or put over me and since I knew it was going to be cooler that morning, I brought a sweatshirt - THANK GOODNESS! I was fa-ree-zing! More on that later). We then made a direct walk over to the port-a-potties (first of the morning) and got in and out and on our way.....to which we then took some pictures:
So my time on the website says 1:47.59 but like I said, the course was actually 13.45 miles and not 13.1. My Garmin says I ran 13.1 in 1:43.28....so we're going with that :-)
The rest of the day.....I took an ice bath for my leggies...then just chilled at home. It was a relaxing Sunday. Now...on to training for the full in November. EEK!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Let the madness begin!
“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”~Henry David Thoreau
Here's hoping that HDT was and is correct!
Many of you know that I'm a pretty busy person. Well, this Fall is no exception to that. In fact, I'm about to pick up two more jobs! So what makes me so busy? Well, here is what a weekly schedule looks like right now...without the two extra jobs (which I'll put in parenthesis so you can see where it fits in):
Mondays
9:15-10:15 Teach Spinning
(12-4 Work @ Mainline Audiology)
4:30-7 Coach @ Baldwin
Tuesdays
9-11 Workout Time
12-3:30 Work @ Cabrini
(3:30-4:30 Teach Swimming Lessons)
*4:30-7 Coach @ Baldwin (some Tuesdays - not all)
Wednesdays
9:15-10:15 Teach Spinning
(12-4 Work @ Mainline Audiology)
4:30-7 Coach @ Baldwin
Thursdays
9-11 Workout Time
1-4 Work @ Cabrini
4:30-7 Class
Fridays
9-11 Workout Time
(12-4 Work @ Mainline Audiology)
(4-4:30 Teach Swim Lessons)
Saturdays
(Teach Swim Lessons 11am-2pm)
Sundays
8:15-9 Teach Spinning
1pm - Swim Lesson
Whew! I'm busy - but I need the money, esp now that I've got my own crib. Honestly though, I wouldn't have it any other way. The nice thing is that I'm finished every day by 7pm and I have some flexibility on the weekends. I'm actually thinking about switching around my spin class to see if I can't teach on Saturday mornings or pick up one on a Friday morning so I don't have to go to bed early on Saturday night. I find that most of my friends want to go out on Saturdays instead of Fridays. I need to call the Fitness Coordinator.
This Saturday I'm supposed to go to a Spinning Certification Class from 11-2 - I'm slightly nervous because I am concerned I'll be spinning for 4 hours when I need to be relaxing since I'm running the Rock n' Roll Half Sunday morning. I guess I'll have to call to find out. But I really shouldn't miss this opportunity because it's FREE for me and normally a cert like that costs $200+. So yeah. Other than that...it's Tuesday....didn't you know? :-)
Yesterday was the first official day of Swimming at Baldwin for the year. I've lost my voice already :-) I was amazed at how quickly my memory of the kids' names came back! That and that I was able to remember SO many of the new ones right away. It was awesomesauce to say the least. I LOVE COACHING! Makes me so happy. I think if I could do that as a permanent job I would.....
Here's hoping that HDT was and is correct!
Many of you know that I'm a pretty busy person. Well, this Fall is no exception to that. In fact, I'm about to pick up two more jobs! So what makes me so busy? Well, here is what a weekly schedule looks like right now...without the two extra jobs (which I'll put in parenthesis so you can see where it fits in):
Mondays
9:15-10:15 Teach Spinning
(12-4 Work @ Mainline Audiology)
4:30-7 Coach @ Baldwin
Tuesdays
9-11 Workout Time
12-3:30 Work @ Cabrini
(3:30-4:30 Teach Swimming Lessons)
*4:30-7 Coach @ Baldwin (some Tuesdays - not all)
Wednesdays
9:15-10:15 Teach Spinning
(12-4 Work @ Mainline Audiology)
4:30-7 Coach @ Baldwin
Thursdays
9-11 Workout Time
1-4 Work @ Cabrini
4:30-7 Class
Fridays
9-11 Workout Time
(12-4 Work @ Mainline Audiology)
(4-4:30 Teach Swim Lessons)
Saturdays
(Teach Swim Lessons 11am-2pm)
Sundays
8:15-9 Teach Spinning
1pm - Swim Lesson
Whew! I'm busy - but I need the money, esp now that I've got my own crib. Honestly though, I wouldn't have it any other way. The nice thing is that I'm finished every day by 7pm and I have some flexibility on the weekends. I'm actually thinking about switching around my spin class to see if I can't teach on Saturday mornings or pick up one on a Friday morning so I don't have to go to bed early on Saturday night. I find that most of my friends want to go out on Saturdays instead of Fridays. I need to call the Fitness Coordinator.
This Saturday I'm supposed to go to a Spinning Certification Class from 11-2 - I'm slightly nervous because I am concerned I'll be spinning for 4 hours when I need to be relaxing since I'm running the Rock n' Roll Half Sunday morning. I guess I'll have to call to find out. But I really shouldn't miss this opportunity because it's FREE for me and normally a cert like that costs $200+. So yeah. Other than that...it's Tuesday....didn't you know? :-)
Yesterday was the first official day of Swimming at Baldwin for the year. I've lost my voice already :-) I was amazed at how quickly my memory of the kids' names came back! That and that I was able to remember SO many of the new ones right away. It was awesomesauce to say the least. I LOVE COACHING! Makes me so happy. I think if I could do that as a permanent job I would.....
Monday, September 12, 2011
Memories....
like the corner of my mind.....
haha, no. This isn't that kind of blog.
Good. New. Old. Bad. We all have them. Some we'd rather not have but as I've learned in my educational psych classes, you'll always have them - even if you don't remember them. Sometimes it takes something small to trigger a memory....especially one you hadn't thought of in a long while or possibly thought you forgot about....sometimes there are signs you see every day.
The other evening, I was fortunate enough to see my dear dear friend DAVE from Albright. I hadn't seen Dave, until Saturday night, in 11 1/2 years. WOWZERS! And I have to be totally honest....it was like no time had passed at all.
You see, some friends you lose touch with and when you reconnect you just don't quite click anymore.....and some friends it's as if you saw them yesterday. I couldn't believe it - I didn't really know what to expect - Dave and I are the friends of the former. Seriously - it felt like nothing had changed. Sure, we're 11 years older and sure our physical appearances have changed a bit....but seriously. It was like home. In the best way possible :-)
And time, as it always does with us...flies. We both had some zingers we let slip in our conversation....unfortunately because I had to get up early the next day I had to cut the evening short but not without knowing it will be SOONER rather than later as to the next time I see him.
Have you ever had a friend or friends that this happens to you with?
......switching gears a bit.....
The next morning was September 11th. I would be incredibly remiss if I did not acknowledge the way in which that day changed nearly everyone's life that day. I was having a conversation with my friend Paul the other evening and he made an interesting comment. We were talking about how shortly after the 9/11 attacks, there were other attacks throughout the world...London...Madrid...etc. He made the comment, "it's funny, when America was hit by terrorism...the world stopped. But when Madrid got hit...it was only there that it affected." So true.
Regardless of your political affiliation or how you feel about the government...we, as Americans...are SO fortunate to live in a country that is considered to be free of so many oppressions. Our 50 United states make of one of the most powerful and influential country's in the world....if not THE most powerful and influential. A lot of lives were taken from us that day 10 years ago and many were because they were doing their civic duty as firefighters, policemen, and medical workers. I think too often we lose sight of the fact that as a whole our country has overcome SO many things and yet we continue to fight for our freedom each and every day. I feel blessed to have so many amazing men and women who fight for my right to sit my ass on a couch in the middle of an afternoon and type this.
Life has certainly changed in America and all over the world since those attacks and thankfully the mastermind(s) behind the terrorism has been taken down...but who's to say it won't happen again? Nothing. Does that mean we should live in fear? HELL NO. It means it is our duty to make the most of what we have with what we're given. It means you should find those memories you have that are lost of the people you always think..."I wonder what they're doing now..."...or..."I wish I had kept in touch...". Now more than ever, the internet makes it possible to find those people. Do yourself a favor and reconnect with someone you miss dearly. You'll be glad you did and you'll be even more thankful we live in a place that allows us to do that.
haha, no. This isn't that kind of blog.
Good. New. Old. Bad. We all have them. Some we'd rather not have but as I've learned in my educational psych classes, you'll always have them - even if you don't remember them. Sometimes it takes something small to trigger a memory....especially one you hadn't thought of in a long while or possibly thought you forgot about....sometimes there are signs you see every day.
The other evening, I was fortunate enough to see my dear dear friend DAVE from Albright. I hadn't seen Dave, until Saturday night, in 11 1/2 years. WOWZERS! And I have to be totally honest....it was like no time had passed at all.
You see, some friends you lose touch with and when you reconnect you just don't quite click anymore.....and some friends it's as if you saw them yesterday. I couldn't believe it - I didn't really know what to expect - Dave and I are the friends of the former. Seriously - it felt like nothing had changed. Sure, we're 11 years older and sure our physical appearances have changed a bit....but seriously. It was like home. In the best way possible :-)
And time, as it always does with us...flies. We both had some zingers we let slip in our conversation....unfortunately because I had to get up early the next day I had to cut the evening short but not without knowing it will be SOONER rather than later as to the next time I see him.
Have you ever had a friend or friends that this happens to you with?
......switching gears a bit.....
The next morning was September 11th. I would be incredibly remiss if I did not acknowledge the way in which that day changed nearly everyone's life that day. I was having a conversation with my friend Paul the other evening and he made an interesting comment. We were talking about how shortly after the 9/11 attacks, there were other attacks throughout the world...London...Madrid...etc. He made the comment, "it's funny, when America was hit by terrorism...the world stopped. But when Madrid got hit...it was only there that it affected." So true.
Regardless of your political affiliation or how you feel about the government...we, as Americans...are SO fortunate to live in a country that is considered to be free of so many oppressions. Our 50 United states make of one of the most powerful and influential country's in the world....if not THE most powerful and influential. A lot of lives were taken from us that day 10 years ago and many were because they were doing their civic duty as firefighters, policemen, and medical workers. I think too often we lose sight of the fact that as a whole our country has overcome SO many things and yet we continue to fight for our freedom each and every day. I feel blessed to have so many amazing men and women who fight for my right to sit my ass on a couch in the middle of an afternoon and type this.
Life has certainly changed in America and all over the world since those attacks and thankfully the mastermind(s) behind the terrorism has been taken down...but who's to say it won't happen again? Nothing. Does that mean we should live in fear? HELL NO. It means it is our duty to make the most of what we have with what we're given. It means you should find those memories you have that are lost of the people you always think..."I wonder what they're doing now..."...or..."I wish I had kept in touch...". Now more than ever, the internet makes it possible to find those people. Do yourself a favor and reconnect with someone you miss dearly. You'll be glad you did and you'll be even more thankful we live in a place that allows us to do that.
Friday, September 9, 2011
I Lied.....
Only because I don't have my camera cord to connect to my computer to show you what the new apartment looks like.
I did have my first visitor last night though! My dear friend Paul who will be flying back to his place of residence (which I use loosely because it WILL NOT BE FOREVER!) in Spain on Monday. I guess the pictures don't really show how big the apartment is because he kept saying that it was bigger than it looks in the pictures. I guess? IDK.
Anywho - I'm finally feeling like a normal person again! Although with all the rest, my body is having a hard time getting back into the running and I'm growing a little concernicus about the Half Marathon next weekend. Hopefully I'll be able to finish it. I haven't been able to do a long run yet so here's hoping I can get it in tomorrow.
Today I'm going to take it easy at the gym - probably just use the Precor AMT machine for an hour or so. Then I DESPERATELY need to go food shopping. I have to make a list of things to get. YAY! I love to food shop. Did you know that about me? No? Well then, you learn something new every day. SRSLY. I heart food shopping. But always keep in mind - it is never a good idea to go shopping when you're hungry because you always buy food you'd never normally eat. I'm so pumped to go to Trader Joes for my stuff. :-D I'm also pretty pumped to make this recipe and freeze it. This one too for, you know....ess and gees :-)
In the mean time, I've got a pretty jam packed weekend - a HUGE change from last weekend. Thankgoodness for feeling better!
Tonight I'm heading to happy hour (minus drinking for me since I'm planning a long run - okay maybe 1 beer) and hangin at JHP's in Ardmore. Tomorrow morning - long run (the goal is 14 miles...I'll let you know how many I actually do...I'd be pretty okay with 12 considering the following weekend I need to run just 1 more mile than that). Saturday afternoon/evening I'm heading up to Allentown to see a dear DEAR friend whom I haven't seen since January of 2000 when I said goodbye to him at Albright. Little did I know it would be 11 and 1/2 years til I'd see him again. I'm pretty excited to see Dave :-). I've mentioned him a few times on here. I'm sure I'll post all about it afterwards. Sunday morning I'm FINALLY teaching my Spin class again. Yay! Then having brunch with Heather at White Dog Cafe. I'll probably pop over to the Fall Ball Lax game - if we're finished early enough. Sunday afternoon I'll most likely head home to do some laundry and see my mom. I do have plans for Sunday night but I'll tell you about them later ;-)
For now though, I leave you with my current favorite song to play on repeat....
I did have my first visitor last night though! My dear friend Paul who will be flying back to his place of residence (which I use loosely because it WILL NOT BE FOREVER!) in Spain on Monday. I guess the pictures don't really show how big the apartment is because he kept saying that it was bigger than it looks in the pictures. I guess? IDK.
Anywho - I'm finally feeling like a normal person again! Although with all the rest, my body is having a hard time getting back into the running and I'm growing a little concernicus about the Half Marathon next weekend. Hopefully I'll be able to finish it. I haven't been able to do a long run yet so here's hoping I can get it in tomorrow.
Today I'm going to take it easy at the gym - probably just use the Precor AMT machine for an hour or so. Then I DESPERATELY need to go food shopping. I have to make a list of things to get. YAY! I love to food shop. Did you know that about me? No? Well then, you learn something new every day. SRSLY. I heart food shopping. But always keep in mind - it is never a good idea to go shopping when you're hungry because you always buy food you'd never normally eat. I'm so pumped to go to Trader Joes for my stuff. :-D I'm also pretty pumped to make this recipe and freeze it. This one too for, you know....ess and gees :-)
In the mean time, I've got a pretty jam packed weekend - a HUGE change from last weekend. Thankgoodness for feeling better!
Tonight I'm heading to happy hour (minus drinking for me since I'm planning a long run - okay maybe 1 beer) and hangin at JHP's in Ardmore. Tomorrow morning - long run (the goal is 14 miles...I'll let you know how many I actually do...I'd be pretty okay with 12 considering the following weekend I need to run just 1 more mile than that). Saturday afternoon/evening I'm heading up to Allentown to see a dear DEAR friend whom I haven't seen since January of 2000 when I said goodbye to him at Albright. Little did I know it would be 11 and 1/2 years til I'd see him again. I'm pretty excited to see Dave :-). I've mentioned him a few times on here. I'm sure I'll post all about it afterwards. Sunday morning I'm FINALLY teaching my Spin class again. Yay! Then having brunch with Heather at White Dog Cafe. I'll probably pop over to the Fall Ball Lax game - if we're finished early enough. Sunday afternoon I'll most likely head home to do some laundry and see my mom. I do have plans for Sunday night but I'll tell you about them later ;-)
For now though, I leave you with my current favorite song to play on repeat....
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The A-P-T!
So I bet all 5 of you are excited to see the new digs?!?!?!?!?!
Well this isn't that post :-). Sorry! Next one, I promise!
This particular post is about being sick because that's exactly what I've been the last three days. Over the long weekend nonetheless. Ugh. It already sucks to be sick but for it to be over a long weekend when you've moved into a new place and are really excited to do stuff....yeah.
It all started with a super duper sore throat in which I kept thinking that I might be getting strep again - turns out it wasn't strep but possibly the flu or a 24 hour bug. Although from what I understand, a 24 hour bug would disappear within....24 hours. This not feeling good thing is still kind of lingering.
After moving in on Saturday and finishing everything by about 2pm, Brian and I went to get lunch of which I bought because it's the LEAST I could do to thank him for helping me. A few hours after I ate my stomach started feeling wonky and I should've known then that I shouldn't have attempted to eat anything (thinking: maybe I'm just hungry?) ha. I went back to my mom's house to pick up a few more things and ended up getting sick once at her place and thinking: ok, maybe that's all. I did feel better but little did I know what was to come.
I made it back to my apartment without getting sick but once I was home, it was all bets off. A few hours into my illness I called my dad. Why; I have no idea - actually that's not true. My dad is AMAZING in crisis situations and especially when I am being unreasonable. I knew calling him he would atleast soothe my upsetness. I am not kidding when I tell this thing KICKED. MY. ASS. My dad and stepmom came over and brought over all the necessary things: ginger ale, crackers, medicine for nausea, etc. Basically my dad was and is my knight in white shining armor (good luck guys on living up to his high standards). He and Jo stayed with me until close to midnight at which my illness subsided after taking alka-seltzer and I eventually fell asleep. I was in a lot of physical pain though. My whole body was basically like, "hey katie, what's goin on...oh, you don't like feeling like every single one of your muscles is about to explode with tremendous backpain?! Well too bad. TAKE IT ALL."
The next day - after pretty much no sleep - I still felt pretty craptastic. Soooo...I was up by 6am - called out of my spin class (there is no way I couldve taught. I couldn't even stand for more than 5 minutes without getting dizzy) - stayed in bed for about two hours then moved to my living room where I proceeded to lay down on my couch and passed-the-ef-out for three more hours. Shortly thereafter my dad called to ask if I needed anything and then he proceeded to buy me some groceries. He came over to a completely pitiful me and then did tons of stuff around my apartment. He's really the best :-)
After he left I took a shower and felt a little bit more normal but not 100%. I went home again because Aster Lane always has a BBQ and I couldn't miss it. They're some of my favorite childhood traditions that I hope continue forever. Meanwhile my neighbor Sue bought me some veggie soup from a nearby chinese restaurant place and as soon as I ate it - the color came back into my face - I seriously think I had magic potion. So good and made me feel better. I took it easy the rest of the night.
The next day I was scheduled to teach spin - which I did....and got a good workout in. Of course afterwards I felt like crap again and so obviously I had to cancel any plans I had for the rest of the day. I ate the rest of my soup and felt better but then I was like - ohhh, it'll be fine, I'll just have some real food at the BBQ. Yeah, not a good idea. I felt nauseous the rest of the night. I didn't sleep well last night.
I woke up this morning feeling the same way and took some nausea medicine. I am afraid to eat anything. Ugh. This sucks! I have a half marathon in a week and a half and I still need to get a long run in. Maybe I'll be better by Saturday.
Anyway - that's my sicky sick story. I don't care if it sounds like I'm whining. I don't know anyone that likes being SO sick they're crying.
What's your worst sick story? I have a few more doozies but those are for another time and another place.
NEXT POST IS APT PICS! I PROMISE!
Well this isn't that post :-). Sorry! Next one, I promise!
This particular post is about being sick because that's exactly what I've been the last three days. Over the long weekend nonetheless. Ugh. It already sucks to be sick but for it to be over a long weekend when you've moved into a new place and are really excited to do stuff....yeah.
It all started with a super duper sore throat in which I kept thinking that I might be getting strep again - turns out it wasn't strep but possibly the flu or a 24 hour bug. Although from what I understand, a 24 hour bug would disappear within....24 hours. This not feeling good thing is still kind of lingering.
After moving in on Saturday and finishing everything by about 2pm, Brian and I went to get lunch of which I bought because it's the LEAST I could do to thank him for helping me. A few hours after I ate my stomach started feeling wonky and I should've known then that I shouldn't have attempted to eat anything (thinking: maybe I'm just hungry?) ha. I went back to my mom's house to pick up a few more things and ended up getting sick once at her place and thinking: ok, maybe that's all. I did feel better but little did I know what was to come.
I made it back to my apartment without getting sick but once I was home, it was all bets off. A few hours into my illness I called my dad. Why; I have no idea - actually that's not true. My dad is AMAZING in crisis situations and especially when I am being unreasonable. I knew calling him he would atleast soothe my upsetness. I am not kidding when I tell this thing KICKED. MY. ASS. My dad and stepmom came over and brought over all the necessary things: ginger ale, crackers, medicine for nausea, etc. Basically my dad was and is my knight in white shining armor (good luck guys on living up to his high standards). He and Jo stayed with me until close to midnight at which my illness subsided after taking alka-seltzer and I eventually fell asleep. I was in a lot of physical pain though. My whole body was basically like, "hey katie, what's goin on...oh, you don't like feeling like every single one of your muscles is about to explode with tremendous backpain?! Well too bad. TAKE IT ALL."
The next day - after pretty much no sleep - I still felt pretty craptastic. Soooo...I was up by 6am - called out of my spin class (there is no way I couldve taught. I couldn't even stand for more than 5 minutes without getting dizzy) - stayed in bed for about two hours then moved to my living room where I proceeded to lay down on my couch and passed-the-ef-out for three more hours. Shortly thereafter my dad called to ask if I needed anything and then he proceeded to buy me some groceries. He came over to a completely pitiful me and then did tons of stuff around my apartment. He's really the best :-)
After he left I took a shower and felt a little bit more normal but not 100%. I went home again because Aster Lane always has a BBQ and I couldn't miss it. They're some of my favorite childhood traditions that I hope continue forever. Meanwhile my neighbor Sue bought me some veggie soup from a nearby chinese restaurant place and as soon as I ate it - the color came back into my face - I seriously think I had magic potion. So good and made me feel better. I took it easy the rest of the night.
The next day I was scheduled to teach spin - which I did....and got a good workout in. Of course afterwards I felt like crap again and so obviously I had to cancel any plans I had for the rest of the day. I ate the rest of my soup and felt better but then I was like - ohhh, it'll be fine, I'll just have some real food at the BBQ. Yeah, not a good idea. I felt nauseous the rest of the night. I didn't sleep well last night.
I woke up this morning feeling the same way and took some nausea medicine. I am afraid to eat anything. Ugh. This sucks! I have a half marathon in a week and a half and I still need to get a long run in. Maybe I'll be better by Saturday.
Anyway - that's my sicky sick story. I don't care if it sounds like I'm whining. I don't know anyone that likes being SO sick they're crying.
What's your worst sick story? I have a few more doozies but those are for another time and another place.
NEXT POST IS APT PICS! I PROMISE!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Blame it on someone else....
But this post is totally out of left field - haha :-)
You know how I've been whining (yes, I know I have) about my mother and her antics in trying to have me spontaneously (combust) get married? Well I was reading Rachel Wilkerson's Blog about proposals and such and it got me thinking I would answer the questions she asked the girls on this page an entirely different way. Why? Because I can. And for what reason? Because I have some time to kill this morning before I meet up with the USATF guy to certify our 5k course :-)
So here goes:
What is the point of a traditional, down-on-one-knee surprise proposal?
Personally, for as independent as I am - and I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this on here before, I want a guy to take the initiative. I think the down-on-one-knee proposal and a surprise one at that is a great way to show your woman that you've been thinking about it for awhile and that this random or not-so-random time was when you thought would be best because it was THOUGHTFUL on his part. In fact, if you're really curious you can check out this site that talks about all the traditions that go along with proposals. You can also see where the phrase "on bended knee" comes from here. As the second link shows - getting down on one knee is sign of respect to anyone - you kneel in a church before you enter a pew before God, you bow to people you meet in a lot of other countries....you kneel to a woman to show her you respect her and want to spend the rest of your life with her. I think a lot of women think they shouldn't want this tradition because women and men are supposed to be equals and everything but in this very moment, I think its entirely okay for him to be asking for your hand in marriage on one knee. I think this gesture is one of those chivalric things that should never go away - Chivalry is not dead people! Don't let it die just because you think it might be silly.....it's not. It's a grand gesture :-)
Do you think proposals are at all overrated?
Hellz to the no I do not think proposals are overrated. In fact, I already know HOW I'd like a guy to propose to me - if I'm ever so lucky! If you read through my answer to the first question you should know that I'm big on proposals. Especially if they're surprises. It always makes for a nice story and understand that this is usually one of the biggest events that happen in a person's life - who doesn't want to remember it fondly?
What are your thoughts on picking out your own ring? Why not let the guy choose?
I've actually thought about this a lot. Ha - and I don't even have a boyfriend! But ideally the guy will know what kind of ring I want. Whether it's because I showed him a style I like or because he knows me well enough - that's why the guy SHOULD be picking it out. I realize it's a huge investment and I realize that the woman will be wearing it on her finger forever but part of the excitement is seeing how well he did. Besides, if the guy knows his girl well enough, he'll KNOW that she'd want a Lucida Cut Platinum Ring....:-) I'm just sayin. Haha.
Are trips to jewelers and conversations about the logistics of engagement (like roughly when it will happen) killing romance?
Not necessarily but if those talks happen guys - understand that you're starting a fire in the girl's minds so be prepared for that to occupy her thoughts for awhile. And then wait like 3 months before you propose because she'll be expecting it sooner - esp if you are the one to bring it up. Which most guys don't/won't so I guess the question is moot. :-)
So isn’t “picking out rings” kind of the new proposal?
No. See question(s) above.
Do you have a dream proposal in mind? Would you be upset if it didn’t work out that way? I do have a dream proposal in mind - a few people know about it. I won't divulge this info on here but if you're lucky enough to know - then you're lucky enough to know :-) And call me crazy or whatever but I've told the people that if I don't get proposed to in that way, I won't be accepting the proposal (ha, who am I kidding....if it's the right guy it won't matter where he asks me......except it will).
What does your boyfriend think of all this stuff?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA - what boyfriend?
Last question: is your man asking your dad if it’s cool?
Knowing my dad - he will DEFINITELY want the guy to ask him. My dad's a BIG traditionalist. I wonder how upset he'll be when he finds out I'm not getting married in a church (if I ever get married)? I think it's traditional and a smart way to say - "hey, I respect you and your daughter a lot and want to make sure I'll be a welcome part of this family." Of course, that doesn't always work out that way and it doesn't always matter if the parents don't like your beau - but then, think about whether you should be marrying him in the first place if your parents really don't like him.
With regard to this last question - obviously if dad isn't around for whatever reason, Mom's are the next person to ask. Mom's (atleast in my case) will most likely always answer YES YOU CAN HAVE HER AND KEEP HER AND THANKGOD YOU'RE ASKING HER I NEVER THOUGHT SHE'D GET MARRIED - WHENWILLYOUHAVEKIDS? But like I said - that could just be my mom. :-)
You know how I've been whining (yes, I know I have) about my mother and her antics in trying to have me spontaneously (combust) get married? Well I was reading Rachel Wilkerson's Blog about proposals and such and it got me thinking I would answer the questions she asked the girls on this page an entirely different way. Why? Because I can. And for what reason? Because I have some time to kill this morning before I meet up with the USATF guy to certify our 5k course :-)
So here goes:
What is the point of a traditional, down-on-one-knee surprise proposal?
Personally, for as independent as I am - and I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this on here before, I want a guy to take the initiative. I think the down-on-one-knee proposal and a surprise one at that is a great way to show your woman that you've been thinking about it for awhile and that this random or not-so-random time was when you thought would be best because it was THOUGHTFUL on his part. In fact, if you're really curious you can check out this site that talks about all the traditions that go along with proposals. You can also see where the phrase "on bended knee" comes from here. As the second link shows - getting down on one knee is sign of respect to anyone - you kneel in a church before you enter a pew before God, you bow to people you meet in a lot of other countries....you kneel to a woman to show her you respect her and want to spend the rest of your life with her. I think a lot of women think they shouldn't want this tradition because women and men are supposed to be equals and everything but in this very moment, I think its entirely okay for him to be asking for your hand in marriage on one knee. I think this gesture is one of those chivalric things that should never go away - Chivalry is not dead people! Don't let it die just because you think it might be silly.....it's not. It's a grand gesture :-)
Do you think proposals are at all overrated?
Hellz to the no I do not think proposals are overrated. In fact, I already know HOW I'd like a guy to propose to me - if I'm ever so lucky! If you read through my answer to the first question you should know that I'm big on proposals. Especially if they're surprises. It always makes for a nice story and understand that this is usually one of the biggest events that happen in a person's life - who doesn't want to remember it fondly?
What are your thoughts on picking out your own ring? Why not let the guy choose?
I've actually thought about this a lot. Ha - and I don't even have a boyfriend! But ideally the guy will know what kind of ring I want. Whether it's because I showed him a style I like or because he knows me well enough - that's why the guy SHOULD be picking it out. I realize it's a huge investment and I realize that the woman will be wearing it on her finger forever but part of the excitement is seeing how well he did. Besides, if the guy knows his girl well enough, he'll KNOW that she'd want a Lucida Cut Platinum Ring....:-) I'm just sayin. Haha.
Are trips to jewelers and conversations about the logistics of engagement (like roughly when it will happen) killing romance?
Not necessarily but if those talks happen guys - understand that you're starting a fire in the girl's minds so be prepared for that to occupy her thoughts for awhile. And then wait like 3 months before you propose because she'll be expecting it sooner - esp if you are the one to bring it up. Which most guys don't/won't so I guess the question is moot. :-)
So isn’t “picking out rings” kind of the new proposal?
No. See question(s) above.
Do you have a dream proposal in mind? Would you be upset if it didn’t work out that way? I do have a dream proposal in mind - a few people know about it. I won't divulge this info on here but if you're lucky enough to know - then you're lucky enough to know :-) And call me crazy or whatever but I've told the people that if I don't get proposed to in that way, I won't be accepting the proposal (ha, who am I kidding....if it's the right guy it won't matter where he asks me......except it will).
What does your boyfriend think of all this stuff?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA - what boyfriend?
Last question: is your man asking your dad if it’s cool?
Knowing my dad - he will DEFINITELY want the guy to ask him. My dad's a BIG traditionalist. I wonder how upset he'll be when he finds out I'm not getting married in a church (if I ever get married)? I think it's traditional and a smart way to say - "hey, I respect you and your daughter a lot and want to make sure I'll be a welcome part of this family." Of course, that doesn't always work out that way and it doesn't always matter if the parents don't like your beau - but then, think about whether you should be marrying him in the first place if your parents really don't like him.
With regard to this last question - obviously if dad isn't around for whatever reason, Mom's are the next person to ask. Mom's (atleast in my case) will most likely always answer YES YOU CAN HAVE HER AND KEEP HER AND THANKGOD YOU'RE ASKING HER I NEVER THOUGHT SHE'D GET MARRIED - WHENWILLYOUHAVEKIDS? But like I said - that could just be my mom. :-)
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