11.19.2009

Well, hello there.

It is nice to see you again.

I appologize for my absence.
(I know it hurts you all not to have my words of wisdom to get you through each day)

Anyway, I have been busy...

*Getting ready for Vacation

*Working on some home organization projects

*Shopping for desperately needed winter clothes for Will and I
(I got some killer deals and I am OH SO proud of myself for it)

*Working on an activity for church
(Evening with the Stars award show for girls age 12-18...
your food and decorating ideas will be greatly appreciated.)

*Reading and getting pumped up for NEW freakin' MOON!!!

*Working
*Loving on my husband....(TMI???)

* Watching New freakin' Moon with my girlfriends!!!
...and dying because it was full of awesomeness (aside from 2 moments that I will discuss with you in greater detail...maybe 3)

*Going on the most magical vacation EVER!!

* Getting home and recuperating...Disney is more fun than you can imagine but not a "recharge your batteries" type vaca! (more on that later...lots more in fact)

Ok. That's about it.

This isn't a great post but I do wanted to fill y'all in on some stuff.

More later!!




11.11.2009

Sad day...

I know this will hurt your feeling...
I can't keep doing the New Moon posts...or any other posts.
My plate is full this week and next and I thought I could keep up but I can't.
I am still reading and you should too!!
My number one priority it getting ready for Will to come home.
When he is a way my world gets turned upside down.
Things will be right as rain by mid-day on Friday!
I will be a better blogger...just not this week.
Anyway, its midnight and I need to sleep.
Luvs Y'all!

11.09.2009

Honesty is always…



Well maybe not always, but it is usually the best policy. I have been told that my honesty is refreshing and I have also been told that it is rude...
Whateve...
I never thought that my honesty would win me an award. Maybe a reward in heaven...
My very first (I totally don't get that...first is about as first as you can get) Blog Award was given to me by the very lovely Alexandria. Please do yourself a favor and visit 'Always Alexandria'. She is as real as they come and I LOVE her for it. Seriously. Read her. You will be glad you did and then you will be addicted!


Well on to the award!




Lauren from 'Busy Bee Lauren'
Heather from 'Heather's Blog'
Becky M.

These women always "tell it like it is"! I look forward to reading your award posts!!
Don't forget to list 10 100% honest things about yourself and then pass this on to 7 women that you know will give us the straight poop!!

I love you all and wish I could give this to everyone...
though I have a feeling that it will make its way to most of you!

Good Night and Sweet Dreams!

11.07.2009

Ch. 6 & 7


Hi. Hows the reading going? So sorry for the lateness of this post...I know you were all dying for it. I had to prepare a lesson for chuch and get some things done around the apartment now that I am feeling better. Anyway. I am back. Much like our friend Bella seems to be in these upcoming chapters. I am really enjoying myself. I love the foreshadowing. I like remembering what I was thinking when I read it the first time but having the benefit of knowing what happens next.
Anyway. Lets get to it.
Bella returns to Jacob’s to work on the motorcycles. Jacob is chatting up, describing his sophomore year, with his two BFFs: Quil and Embry. Before long, his friends make their entrance "Speak of the Devil and he shall appear". Jacob explains what they are doing. Boys will be boys. The shop talk starts and Bella bails...not before making a date with Jacob for manana!
Charlie enjoys seeing Bella happy! He ask questions and she tells half the truth.
Bella sleeps dream free!
She is unsure about what this means. She and Jacob take off to find parts...Jacob brings up the missing radio. Man. Sucks that keeps coming up. She should have just left it in. Just sayin.
They hit the Jackpot at the dump and then they keep on driving to an auto part store. The conversation turns to age. B is clearly trying to make a point that she is way to old for J. J decides to do this age system thing. Its cute. Kinda. He wants Bella. B just wants to be reckless but can't deny that she enjoys Jacob's company.
When they get back Jacob get to work. They get to work uninterrupted this time. Billy calls and Jacob and Bella hurry outside, holding hands and laughing, and Charlie is pretty much beaming. His eyes are wide, seeing them holding hands.
The Clearwater family has joined them for dinner. It is a tight fit in the Black's house. Cozy and surprisingly fun!
B is nervous at bed time. 2 dreamless nights...doubtful. Instead of going right to bed, Bella emails Rene...realizing that she has been pretty lousy with her correspondence lately.
Bella sleeps.
Bella Dreams.
There is something different this time. Sam is with her. What could this mean???
At school Bella is described as invisible. She has spent so much time avoiding everyone that they don't try to include her. She is so totally out of the loop. Angela & Lauren's new do, some new faces...Angela starts up a convo about a large black bear. Everyone was making fun of her until Bella backs her story with one she overheard from some hiker's in Newton's.
It’s exactly one year since Bella’s first day in Forks.
Chapter 7
Bella wants to see if the Cullen house...poor girl. Can we say glutton for some hardcore punishment?? Well, no need to talk about how tragic that was. Well, back to warm Jacob she runs! They talk bikes and make a a schedule that includes work and play. Work being school and play being bikes. They decide that they need to be "responsible".
Bella seems to be welcomed at school. With exception of Jessica...Surprise!! A few days after gracefully turning a date with Mike into a friendly movie night the following week, she hears from Jacob that the bikes are ready. While driving out to their practice spot, she sees cliff divers and learns that they are Sam Uley and his “followers”. Seeing an opportunity for "recklessness" Bella requests to be taken cliff diving SOON!! Crazy girl! Jacob tells her his fears about his friends being recruited into some type of gang and is upset that he doesn't understand what is going on with them. He wonders why Sam seems to be fixated on him all of a sudden and why his old friends are now ignoring him.
After a friendly hug on Bella’s part, they drop the subject. With one comment about her pale skin, she remembers why she wanted to ride the bikes in the first place. Ahhhh that voice....
Ok so tomorrow will be a BIG post. Chapters 8-9. Don't forget to leave your comments!!
Luvs,
Kim

11.06.2009

Ok. Seriously.

Y'all know that every now and again I use my blog to vent and be pissy.

Well, it’s that time again.

Please don't let this hurt your feelings.

Please don't hate me.

Please know that if we are close friends and you have done some of the things that I am about to gripe about...You are allowed to joke with me and you know it. So don't stop. I love it when we laugh and pick on each other (you all know who you are).

Please try to see my point before you get all defensive...

I am not "calling" anyone one "out".

I am just saying how things make me feel.

OK.

Let us begin.

1. I had the swine flu. HAD. I don't anymore. I am NO LONGER CONTAGIOUS. Yes I may have been around you when I was contagious. I am sorry. I did not do it on purpose and it kinda hurts my feelings that people are acting like I have leprosy. I get it. You are scared. I know. You may think its a joke. You may be totally serious. If you are still afraid to be around me that is fine. Just stay away...you don't have to freak out in front of me.

This is mostly guilt talking. I do feel bad because I could have gotten a lot of people sick. However, as far as I know...I didn't. But thanks for worrying about me, I'm fine. All I am saying is be sensitive. I felt terrible thinking that someone might get it from me. I also had to spend 4 DAYS as a shut in eating only soup. I would like to be around people again. If you wanna use some hand sanitizer after you are around me...fine. Can it be less of a production please?

All that being said...some of you were way nicer to me that you needed to be. I greatly appreciate every call, text, fb message and every tweet of support and well wishes. I love you all bunches!

2. I do not belong to any group of people. I am free to hang out with whom ever I choose. I never liked being part of exclusive groups. I think that we are too old to label each other. We are to old to be jealous of someone spending more time with someone else. I may click with someone or my schedule my fit more with them so we spend a lot of time together. Maybe we are going through something similar and we are leaning on each other instead of sharing our problems with the world so they become topic of gossip of pity talks.

I like to talk to, associate with, call, text, shop with a lot of people,

some live in my apartment complex

some go to my church

some don't

some are stay at home mommies

some work out of the home

some have babies

some are trying

some are very grown up and mature

again some are still trying

some live down the street or far far away

some are students

My point is...I don't wear a label that says Overlook Ridge.

It is my address. Yes. I have friends that live here. I also have friends that don't.

Here I go....(I may hate myself in the morning) I HATE the following phrases

Overlook Ridge Gang

Overlook Ridge Girls

Overlook Ridge Families

Overlook Ridge Couples.

As a joke. OK. Or to be cute its fine. What I am trying to say...is that its sounds like we are an exclusive "members only club". We aren't. At least not in my opinion. I didn't think it was cool in high school and I don't think it’s cool now. Sure. We hang out a lot. We like each other. We live close. We attend the same church. that doesn't mean that the circle is closed. I love the people that live here and we have some dang good fun. I also love a lot of other people too. I think we all should have our small circles and our more intimate friendships. I just don't want to be in an exclusive group. I do like the walls that exist in them.

Sometimes I just need to say things out loud. It makes me feel better. Maybe it makes me look stupid and belligerent. Whatever.

Well...I should probably stop there.

I love you. Don't hate me.

PS- I care zero about grammar and spelling when I blog. I know that I use...to often and I have at least 7 run ons and 5 or 10 fragments. I am ok with that. K. Just wanted Y'all to know that I can write properly. I just don't. Love me in spite of my lazy writing style.

11.05.2009

Waking up and Cheater

Before jumping in I want to spotlight my favorite comment from the last post!

"Team Edward all the way...I want to La Push Jacob off a cliff!!"
-Alexandria

Thank you all for your comments!!

I know this portion of the book is a sad time for most of us. We will get through it...I promise!
What I am thinking right now is, "Poor Charlie". He finds Bella in the woods nearly lifeless. Then all the depression...He's not a talker, She's not a talker...no one is talking people! This is the main reason my family talks so much. Do we over share? Of course. Do we meddle in each other's lives? Darn right! Are we depressed? No! Talking and sharing helps. True story.
OK. Charlie has had it. Bella is sulking...I can't blame her. Really. I can't. I can't blame Charlie though. He doesn't know all the facts AND he just wants his daughter to be happy!

Side note: Speaking of happy daughters, my daddy is not much of a conversationalist (much like our friend Charlie) but because he knew I had the piggy flu he has called to check up on me twice a day! I love it! It lets me know that 2000 miles and being a married woman hasn't change anything about our relationship. He loves me and he misses me!

Back on track. Bella is just going through the motions and everyone can see. Even when she does try to be social (only to please Charlie) its a train wreck. Seriously. She asks Jessica to go to a movie and suggest something that is 2 seconds from being out on DVD! Oh and before they go out she stumbles across the stereo...that's right, just dump that salt right in there.
The story does pick up with the night out with Jess. She learns how to get that smooth, perfect and irresistible voice back in her head. Hi. I am a young attractive girl and I am gonna go talk to the guys that I think may have wanted me in "dirty way". Not a good idea. Now Jess is pissed. Oops. I really could care less for her. I might worry more for Victoria's feelings!

Moving on to Cheater...
Team Jacob- if you are out there. Its your time to shine.

Bella can't get the numbness back. She is angry of Edward's broken promises. What promise? How about the one where it would be like he never existed?? Huh?? How about that? Well, Bella is ready to break her promises...she is going to be reckless!
I love this part. I feel bad for Jacob. I do. I get a little rush out of everything that she does.
Also, she is feeling. Feeling are better than no feelings. She is also in danger though and that's no bueno. That is what Jake is for!! I do LOVE how sweet Jacob is. How quickly he falls for her. I guess I have a little spot in my heart for Book Jacob. I have one brother and he is younger than me. His his name is Jacob and we have always called him Jake. He is one cool kid. Seriously. The. Bomb. Dot. Com. He Just returned home from serving a mission for our church. oKoK Back to my point. My Jacob is this sweetest guy you will EVER meet. He great looking and smart and could have any girl he wanted. He will be the best bf and the best hubby because when he falls it will be hard. He is so loyal. I fear that one day he will meet a Bella. He will fall for her. He will take care of her. Then she will go back to her Edward. Then my 2 sisters and I will have to disfigure her for life. Whoa OK...
Please comment and lets discuss these 2 loaded chapters!! We can talk about my brother too...he won't mind!

Happy Birthday, Vivien Leigh!!

5 November 1913 – 7 July 1967
I Love Vivien Leigh! Seriously. Gone With the Wind is one of my favorite books/movies of all time. Actually, it is #2 one the all time list. Wizard of OZ being #1!

11.04.2009

New Moon Re-Read! Ch. 1-3

How ya feeling??
A. I'm a little bit sad.
B. I'm dead inside.
C. I'm Team Jacob. Goodbye Edward.

Ok. I started this earlier by writing a looooonnnnggggg commentary and that really isn’t what I wanted this to be. So….Take 2.
What I loved
o Bella’s Dream. Her fear of being old and wrinkled with the 17 year old stud brought to life. She gets a little criticism for over-worry on this issue. Um. Hi. Criticism from the eternal teenagers.
o Bella and Edward’s sweetness (prior to the tragedy). I love that she looks at him and is like “I’m so in love”. I love the excitement she feels in their kisses. That’s the way it should feel forever!
o The Party-I <3 that the Cullens fuss over Bella and I <3 that she hates it. I would be COMPLETELY different…Car? Yes please!
o The Gifts- the camera and scrapbook were perfect Mom/Dad gifts. I love that Edwards gift was made by him…those are my favorite gifts. Will wrote me a beautiful letter and that was a gift that I will cherish FOREVER.
o Carlisle. He is the bomb.
o Descriptiveness. Each emotion is presented in such a descriptive way that you can really feel it. Even though the majority of the feelings were sad…I apprieciate that I could feel them.
o The way that Bella thought ahead and made plans. Ya know the way she was analizing all the possibilities…I can SO relate. She was totally ready to go away with Edward before he even asked.

What I hated
o Pain. Lots of here.
o I’m Team Edward and Hello. He is gone.

Even the things that I hate are necessary…highlight of the re-read.
Alrighty, that should get the ball rolling. Comment away with what you loved or hated and don’t forget to answer the question at the beginning.
Next: Chapter 4 & 5

New Moon Re-Read! Ch. 1-3

How ya feeling??
A. I'm a little bit sad.
B. I'm dead inside.
C. I'm Team Jacob. Goodbye Edward.

Ok. I started this earlier by writing a looooonnnnggggg commentary and that really isn’t what I wanted this to be. So….Take 2.
What I loved
o Bella’s Dream. Her fear of being old and wrinkled with the 17 year old stud brought to life. She gets a little criticism for over-worry on this issue. Um. Hi. Criticism from the eternal teenagers.
o Bella and Edward’s sweetness (prior to the tragedy). I love that she looks at him and is like “I’m so in love”. I love the excitement she feels in their kisses. That’s the way it should feel forever!
o The Party-I <3 that the Cullens fuss over Bella and I <3 that she hates it. I would be COMPLETELY different…Car? Yes please!
o The Gifts- the camera and scrapbook were perfect Mom/Dad gifts. I love that Edwards gift was made by him…those are my favorite gifts. Will wrote me a beautiful letter and that was a gift that I will cherish FOREVER.
o Carlisle. He is the bomb.
o Descriptiveness. Each emotion is presented in such a descriptive way that you can really feel it. Even though the majority of the feelings were sad…I apprieciate that I could feel them.
o The way that Bella thought ahead and made plans. Ya know the way she was analizing all the possibilities…I can SO relate. She was totally ready to go away with Edward before he even asked.

What I hated
o Pain. Lots of here.
o I’m Team Edward and Hello. He is gone.

Even the things that I hate are necessary…highlight of the re-read.
Alrighty, that should get the ball rolling. Comment away with what you loved or hated and don’t forget to answer the question at the beginning.
Next: Chapter 4 & 5

11.03.2009

Having our cake and eating it...one year later!

Hi. This is me still trying to catch up. What I have for you today is Part 2 of the Anniversary Weekend!! Saturday was our big night in the city and it was Fabulous!! Sunday was just as fun but a very different speed of fun!
We started the day by cutting and eating our Wedding cake! Yes…we took these pictures ourselves. Um. Hi. It would have been awkward to have had someone come over and take them. Please love the fact that one of them looks weird because I had the face sensor thing on…we were supposed to be looking at each other but the camera would not take the shot until we were both looking. We decided to keep those shots instead of doing a retake to make it perfect. I also want you to take note of the large knife in my hand while we are kissing. I could have photoshopped it out but I couldn't. We both crack up every time we see it!
P.S.The cake was REALLY good. I am not even kidding. Please visit Dena's Sweetly Unique Cakes! Her and her cakes Rock!!! Thanks again Dena!

Next up? Topsfield Fair!
Will and I share a love of Fairs and all things Fairlike!! One the about fall in Mass…there are plenty of Fairs to go around. We saw all the farm animals!! I really miss being in the country. Well, there are some smells that I really don’t miss…

We ate everything they had on a stick, cotton candy, fried dough (NOT like funnel cake, for all my Texans) and lots of other things that I am too embarrassed to list.
We rode as many rides as we could without regurgitating all the a fore mentioned food! Good times.
We walked and held hands and probably made out lots more than we should have...
We had fun. We enjoyed each other's company. We talked about some of our memories from the last year...We even talked (laughed) about the fights! It was a really great day.
O.K. The End


New Moon Re-Read!

OK. I know that I tend to get a little Twi-crazy. I also know that I am not alone. You are out there...I know you are! To all of you that dying with excitement like I am - I have an idea. Let’s re-read New Moon as a group! Read then discuss. I think it will be fun.
I think that I want to do this partly because I am stuck at home with stupid H1N1 and Will isn't here. I also think that it might be interesting to hear your thoughts on certain points of the book. Laugh if you want or join me if you want. Let’s start tomorrow by reading chapters 1, 2, and 3. I will post on tomorrow night or early on Thursday! Blog posts show up on Facebook to so comment wherever! Ready. Set. Read!!