it happens

-My mom told me that she is gonna miss me when I move out...but only cause I provide her with entertainment. She said I'm very amusing. So I guess that is they only reason she will miss me. Oh well.

-I was never really aware of my small town ness till the other day...when I got done at the doctor's office and was hungry. But didn't want to drive over the the strip of restaurants. (note: 3 mins away...maybe) Maybe I've realized this cause I now have friends who make fun of me for living in a small town. haha ya know..I didn't choose where to live. =D

-Never thought about the fact that if your friends drive you craZy...then you probably shouldn't be friends with them anymore. Darn person making me think. :)

-Thinks...that when your 3 year old niece/granddaughter is in the hospital for four days...that you should really go visit her. UNLESS you have a darn good eXcuse for not being able to. Like you're in maryland visiting your sister.

-Driving and texting is a very bad idea.

-Apologizing for waking someone up does not fix the fact that you just disturbed their sleep. ((alright I'm kidding))

-So, I totally didn't realize people still take me seriously. I told my supervisor a couple weeks ago that I wasn't gonna come to work tomorrow cause I decided it was Friday. Then as I was leaving after work she asked me if I was coming tomorrow. Like people still take me seriously. I really didn't know that.

-Thinks you must be REALLY tired. When you take a four hour nap, wake up 3 hours before the general time when you go to sleep and are still able to fall asleep about that time.

-So I was doing data entry stuff for my sister and came across someone with the last name orange. So I told my sister and she asked if I was gonna call them and see if they had a teenage son. hm is that bad?! (note: I didn't call them)

-Here's a thought...you can now blame your confusion on the fact that your brain is on shuffle and won't focus. (nice Katrina)

-I was sitting in Katrina's kitchen the other day and talking to her and Malachi and something was said about where we all lived or something. Malachi spoke up and said "all I know is that I'm far away from your house". Thanks Malachi.

-While on royal servants (my mission trip).....Becca and I were standing there hugging...yep...just standing there hugging. It was very common for us. She told me that "Karyn, you smell like dryer sheets, ferbreze and mold...if royal servants made a body spray...this is what it would smell like." Cause see...ya know...we all smell bad on RS...lack of showers & our laundry situation wasn't good. So you would put dryer sheets in between your clothes in your blue pack to make them smell better...you would spray them with ferbreze and then you just smell like mold cause your clothes don't always dry the greatest. So yeah..thanks Becca! =D

-I'm thinking it's bad when your mom has to tell your little brother to NOT put holy socks on tomorrow. He tends to wear socks with giant holes in them...you would think he would want new ones.

-Don't worry...I live in the good part of the ghetto. You won't get shot unless you drive 3 blocks the other way. Nice.

Just some thoughts to entertain your day. Cause apparently I'm amusing.

deep thoughts/funny stroris.

-I told the sacc kids (school age child care) that if they don't go to the bathroom every three hours then they are dehydrated. So guess what, they decided to tell me their bathroom schedule. guess I asked for that.

-When someone tells you to have a good day, tell them "thanks, you too!". Just do it. ESPECIALLY in a drive-thru. Now, it won't affect me AT ALL if they don't have a good day. But it's just freakin polite.

-While driving on the interstate...don't have your brights on. It creates hard to see situations for the people who are being polite and don't.

-While driving...don't close your eyes and I BET it will keep you from falling asleep. Just don't go it. Simply roll down the window just a bit and sing along to the radio. This has kept me awake every time.

-When texting someone. Don't just die on them..cause then they sit there wondering what's goin on. Simply tell them that you're gonna go.

-When bringing someone to their car...in the dark...at night...in a random neighborhood. It's polite to make sure they get in their car and it starts and they are good to go BEFORE pulling away. ;) jk

-If you pray and ask for patience...you are gonna end up hating your life cause God is gonna give you idiots to work with who don't know what they're doing so you can learn patience. Just don't ask for it.

-Never choose money over family and friends. I'd rather die saying I spent the time I wanted with them...then die with a lot of money that won't matter then. Keep the amount needed and enjoy the rest of your hard earnings.

-When wondering what you should wear for pictures. Remember that what you choose is expressing your personality. How do you want to be remembered that day and forever?!? No pressure. ((note: from Katrina with my added commentary. She wanted credited))

-While taking time with kids...remember its the little things that count that they remember in life. Like playing a game with them. Taking a extra five minutes while putting them to bed to let them know that they are special to you even while they're going to sleep! Kids don't want to go to sleep cause they're missing out. Let them know that you aren't gonna leave them for something better.

-When told by your friend's mom that their daughter could really use friends like you. Debating on weather or not that's a good thing that you are liked so much by adults. Remember that when you want that friend to go with you somewhere. You are more likely to have the trust of their parents. Like taking a friend to Colorado for two weeks! ;)

-When wondering why God gave you little brothers...figure out a answer and let me know.

-Just because you don't smoke...doesn't mean you don't get smoke breaks. Because you are choosing life over cancer does not mean that you don't get a five minute break to rest your feet. Simply tell your manager that you're taking a smoke break and they will accept it.

-When someone is reading something to you. Don't look over their shoulder and read ahead. It's just darn rude.

-Keeping a straight face while trying to intimidate a kid to listen to you...works so much better. When going through a drive-thru have your money out so you can get the amount faster. Or your debit card.

-You should totally take time to watch the sun set and star gaze. It's amaZing. My yard is a great place to do that!

-Then there is Malachi. Funny story. My mom & Katrina and cleaning the house today. They found this old lunch box that use to be my brother's back in the day for summer day camp. Malachi wanted it and so he is now walking around with it. So we're all sitting here and I look over and Malachi is slamming his lunch box on the floor. Like dude, Malachi..stop. So Katrina tells him to stop and he looks up and says "but there is a bug and it won't die". So I die laughing. And he gives this look of dude and says 'it won't die". Ah funny stuff.

-It's really hard when you are on the phone with someone having a hardcore serious conversation and you get this text from your friend telling you something ABSOLUTELY hilarious and you can't just like bust into laughter. I mean...that would be rude!

-Here is a thought. When you spill a drink on the floor....instead of getting angry. Think about this: BUT mom, the bugs are thirsty! (nathaniel)

-Here is another thought from nathaniel. We went to the mall and there were a lot of people there. The thought is..."mom, they're blocking our parking spot".They didn't have to right to it cause they got there first. They're just in our way. Rude people.

-Now, who says you have to eat ice cream that is in a bowl, with a spoon?! I mean, sticking your toy into the ice cream and licking it off that is COMPLETELY normal! Good job Malachi.

-The only thing silly in this world is silly string. (Nathaniel) I mean...it makes sense.

-I guess when you know that no one is gonna find the story interesting. You can wow yourself. One day, while eating dinner in the prather house. Andrew was telling a story, I guess he knew we weren't gonna really care. Cause after the story. He said "WOW!" So it went something like this. lashdahdahdashdh jah kj udhkajdhakjdh okay wow.

-I guess kids think they're cool when they get to do something without you. My niece Katie is big into saying..."I went to mcdonalds...without you". Bummer...I missed it. She is cute though.

So when you don't have a meet and greet time in your church, when you go to another church that does. I guess after the song & prayer. The meet and greet time comes and it's time to go. Nice Andrew.

-Andrew walked into the room one day and said "mommy, I'm here". All hail Andrew.

So now you have stories, you have thoughts and a little idea of what goes on in my head. Scary..I know. I could go on...but if it gets to long then no one will read it. So that's all for now.

hey look

I didn't die.....just sayin.

yup, I know

It's been a long time. Oh well..I got over it. So will you!! =D
So my adventure is coming to a close. We leave here tomorrow night to go back to Indiana. It's been fun. It was a good visit. Got to see some aweSome people, finished my blanket, did a lot of scrapbooking, time away from work. And now its time to go back to work and make some money.

I got accepted for the Barnabas team. So I'll be doing that. YAY! =D

I love the office now. It's pretty fantastic. Becca made me watch it...one of the only things I liked that she made me watch. Good stuff.

Nothing else to eXciting.

adios.

EQness

Sounds like a disease...EQness. EQ stands for EuroQuest...which was my mission trip. SO really..it makes sense. Just nod your head and smile...good job.

It's 7 months tomorrow since the last day of my mission trip. Kinda a random month to be recognizing it. But...I'm currently working on a EQ blanket that Kim is helping me make. Lindsay is coming on Sunday from MN, I'm scrap booking my EQ pictures and talking to a few more people from my team. All creates in missing EQ a little bit more. Wondering who I'll see again.

This summer...instead of going on another mission trip. I'm gonna go on the Barnabas team. Which is a team that helps out with Training camp for 2 1/2 weeks. It's A LOT cheaper and not as long. Therefore I'm saving money and I'll be able to work the rest of the summer. It works. I'm eXcited about the opportunity, I mean who wants to voluntarily hang out at Training camp for two weeks. But I guess you will have had to be on a RS trip to understand that!! ;)

There really is no point to this posting. Just to let you all know..I'm not dead....contrary to what Becca thought yesterday. Just kinda my thoughts and reflections.

Missing my EQfam.

thoughts from maryland

I've decided I have way to much time out here. I keep thinking. It's actually bad...I change my mind about 100 times. Because I have time to think. At home I think of the next thing I have to be doing. Not my future. A lot of things are bouncing around in this head of mine. But nothing decided, so I'll keep you posted.

I miss driving my car in my little town where you can't get lost and I know where everything is. *sigh*

Lindsay will be here in 10 days! Oh man. It's been way to long. Lindsay was on my mission trip this summer and she lives in Minnesota and I haven't seen her since we flew back into the airport in Chicago on August 6th. WAY TO LONG. I mean everyone except Becca I haven't seen this then. But I don't care about seeing some of them. However...I'm mildly heartbroken I haven't seen Lindsay yet. SO I get to see her in 10 days cause she is flying out here to see Becca and I. Oh man I'm eXcited! =D

Kim is helping me make a blanket like what we made Bryan in 2006 when he came home from boot camp. I am making one EuroQuest style! I'm eXcited about it! I started working on it today. Quite eXciting!

Well now it's time to say my goodbyes and go to sleep. I'm tired. No reason to be. I don't do anything. But cool!

okay really?!

I know, fail! =D But see I've been...busy. Okay well that's not true. I've just not updated! That's a true statement as you can tell! =D

So ya know. Hanging out in Maryland! Fun stuff, not to much to do. In fact I kinda get bored sometimes. But it's nice to not have to go to work and be able to chill out with my sister and kids! Being able to see Becca....from my mission trip. That's fun!

Um, not much to say! Just a post to know..I am alive and enjoying my vacation! =D

still failing

Truly I know. I've failed at updating.

The week was pretty good...long...but good. We had a two hour delay for school..which means two more hours with the kids. That morning..was one of the longest mornings of my life. I am thrilled for the vacation time.

I've decided I have enjoyed growing up in a small town...living here for years more may be much. But I've enjoyed my childhood in it. A lot of people complain about living here...not saying I don't add in comments such as "nothing to do in this town". Which...there isn't a ton. But with a little of imagination..you'd be surprised. However...milky way is opening Monday. Which is super eXciting! They get so much more business by closing down for 3 months. They could have a slow day in the middle of July...but whatever the weather is on opening day...they will have a crowd. And I do mean..whatever the weather is...last year they had a picture on the front page of the paper of people standing in line for it wrapped up in winter coats while it was snowing...buying ice cream. But if you aren't from here...and have no idea what I am talking about. Then this could be confusing to you! However....I will be going there Monday to get a vanilla coke! =D

My friend Lindsay has got me interested in reading books again...I had kinda forgot about it or wouldn't make time. I have finished 4 books now that I had started months even years ago that I never finished. I am currently reading another one that I started about a year ago or so that I never finished. Hoping to finish it off before leaving for maryland and starting with new books out there! =D Maybe one day I will finish all the books I have on my little bookshelf.

Using 6 different products on my face...my acne is slowing clearing up. Sounds like a lot...but I evaluate my face and see what needs to be put on. Using a face wash, a spot treatment, rubbing alcohol, tooth paste and scar remover. Slowly it's clearing up. Getting away from working at DQ while in maryland should help with that.

Our washer has been broken for...9 days now I believe. I went to the laundry mat on Sunday. What's really pathetic about it is that...I have so many clothes...that I haven't had to do laundry all week and have been fine. That's even with wearing sometimes 3 different outfits a day because of work uniforms and regular clothes. The only thing I need to wash is my DQ uniform and have a clean staff shirt for Monday morning for the Y. It's ridiculous how much clothing I have. I should work on that.

I am off now to finish uploading these pictures to facebook and who knows what else. adios.

yeah I know

I know, I know. I have completely failed at updating my blog this year! Between the fact that nothing exciting has happened and not having a ton of extra time and no desire to update. I haven't.

Friday night I went up to IWU to visit Chelsey again. Which was quite a bit of fun! I bought a BRIGHT orange shirt that says Indiana Wesleyan! Showing my support....or cause it was orange....who really knows.

I am now done scrapbooking Italy and am onto Switzerland.

I am leaving to go to Maryland next week which is eXciting. After plans changed Bryan, Britney and Garret are actually getting to Maryland the same day I am. So that will be fun! I am looking forward to seeing them! =D

Our washer is broken...so that's....just grand. I went to a Laundry mat today to do my laundry. The good news...is it's up to 40 degrees (I totally don't have a coat on) and so I took my car through the car wash and cleaned out the trash in my car!! Rock on! =D

However now...I am gonna go...do something before work. Who knows what!! =D
Peace.

January happenings

Work, work, work seems to keep me busy a lot. Between two hour delays at the YMCA and people leaving and calling in at Dairy Queen I have been working quite a bit recently. Which is good for the paycheck....not good for my energy.

I finally made it up to IWU to visit Chelsey...it's been a while since we have had that much one on one time together. So that was fun! We didn't have a lot of time since it was definitely last minute and I had to leave early on Saturday. But we walked to the student center in the freezing cold weather and we got smoothies! Which was really funny too...cause the one I got was called Strawberry kiss (which was kinda awkward to order to the guy standing there....but w/e) and Chelsey has been wanting to try it and had yet to. So I took a drink of it and made her try it and we were both in love with the smoothy. Believe me it happens. I was gonna take pictures of the adventure up there but my hair looked like crap and Chelsey wasn't a fan of her hair at the moment either. So hold the pictures for a later date! =D

I finally finished a book....the last time I had finished a book was last April while on vacation in Colorado. I was talking to my friend Lindsay the other days whom I miss dearly and she said she reads an entire book in a day sometimes. I thought the idea was craZy...but it made me want to go read a book. I had started the book "the guardian" in November but had yet to finish it. It's one of the books in the series that Kristi has read every single one to. So I might get the next one from her. It was super good...it's a Christian mystery, suspense, romance book!!

But I am off to other things! adios.