I decided yesterday that I really need to try to get caught up on at least some of my scrapbooking. I think the easiest way for me to do that is organize things by which album they'll go in and do one album project at a time. I have a bunch of different albums that have many pages that need to be made: weddings, shows, family, me, college, friends, etc.
I thought that the easiest album to start with would be the wedding one. I already have a number of pages in that one, and I love creating wedding layouts because I try to make them as beautiful as possible. I decided a while back that I would do a page/layout for every one of my friends weddings (at least the ones I attend). As of today, I'm down to 12 that I need to complete. I think I have close to that many in the album already.
This is the layout I created today. It's of my friend Tim's wedding 4 years ago. Better late than never, right? :-p I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out, though the photos were taken on a fairly crappy camera from far away, so they definitely leave much to be desired, but I think the page still has the effect I wanted it to. Because I made and photographed the layout at work, it's hard to really see all of the details, so I plan to take another pic later when I can set it up on an easel and use my tripod.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
why not, write?
My most typical reason for not writing/posting to this here (we)blog is time. My time is consumed with other things that I deem more important at that time. Sometimes those other things might actually be reading other blogs, but that is far more important than me taking the time to write on here myself.
Another reason I don't write though is that I write it in my head all day long. Does that sound weird? Do other people do the same? I've always been the kind of person who sort of lives in my own imagination. I practice conversations in my head over and over...never do my real life convos even remotely compare to the perfect ones I make up where I am the most witty or intellectual or eloquent. I'm a day dreamer, so I'm constantly making up stories in my head...what-ifs about other people, real or imaginary who I know or don't. I know that some people are too realistic for day dreaming. I've heard "get your head out of the clouds" more than once in my life.
Anyway, my whole point for writing all of this is that as I experience my daily life, I often "blog" in my head as I go along. I think about what I'd like to share and exactly how I'd say it. However, by the time I go to write about it (as is happening at this very moment), something gets lost in translation and what I write out doesn't compare to what I've already written in my mind. Either that, or because I already wrote it, I just don't feel like going through it again. :-p
Does that all sound really weird? I'm not even going to go through and edit this now, so hopefully it makes sense! :-p
Another reason I don't write though is that I write it in my head all day long. Does that sound weird? Do other people do the same? I've always been the kind of person who sort of lives in my own imagination. I practice conversations in my head over and over...never do my real life convos even remotely compare to the perfect ones I make up where I am the most witty or intellectual or eloquent. I'm a day dreamer, so I'm constantly making up stories in my head...what-ifs about other people, real or imaginary who I know or don't. I know that some people are too realistic for day dreaming. I've heard "get your head out of the clouds" more than once in my life.
Anyway, my whole point for writing all of this is that as I experience my daily life, I often "blog" in my head as I go along. I think about what I'd like to share and exactly how I'd say it. However, by the time I go to write about it (as is happening at this very moment), something gets lost in translation and what I write out doesn't compare to what I've already written in my mind. Either that, or because I already wrote it, I just don't feel like going through it again. :-p
Does that all sound really weird? I'm not even going to go through and edit this now, so hopefully it makes sense! :-p
Monday, June 23, 2008
Wedding weekend
My dear friend Miranda got married on Saturday...I sang and my sister was a bridesmaid. It was a very lovely wedding and fun reception! My friends Beck, Jess, Rob and Amber were there, as well as my brothers, so it was great to have the opportunity to hang out with them. Amber and I have decided that we are perpetual wedding dates. :-p
Anyway, rather than writing much about the wedding, I thought I'd post a few pics to share!
The reception was at the golf course that's around the corner/behind my house. They just added a beautiful new outdoor room. It's really quite nice. If I ever get married some day, I may want to have my reception there! :-p
Next week is my friend Anna's wedding! I'm a bridesmaid & singing in this one. After that, I won't have any more until August...I think. I do love weddings!
Anyway, rather than writing much about the wedding, I thought I'd post a few pics to share!
The reception was at the golf course that's around the corner/behind my house. They just added a beautiful new outdoor room. It's really quite nice. If I ever get married some day, I may want to have my reception there! :-p
Next week is my friend Anna's wedding! I'm a bridesmaid & singing in this one. After that, I won't have any more until August...I think. I do love weddings!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Weddings, OCD, and more!
My friend Miranda's wedding is this weekend. My sister is a bridesmaid and I'm singing a couple of songs in the wedding. I'm super excited. Miranda was our neighbor growing up and she and her sister, Beth and I, and our other neighbors Beck & Jess (Melfi) always considered ourselves kind of the E Yates Center Rd. gang. At both Beck & Jess' weddings we had a ton of fun and I have no doubt that this one will be the same.
Today I spent a good portion of the day at Miranda's putting favors together. I wrote out all of the tags (168 "Miranda & Ron June 21, 2008"'s) and then filled/tied/put together about 50 of the actual favors. They looked super cute! I don't know if it's weird or not, but there is something that I absolutely love about repetition. I didn't mind writing the tags or filling the favors at all. I've always been a repetition kind of person. I actually think it would be great to work on an assembly line. I probably have a touch of OCD, but doesn't everybody? :-p
So tomorrow morning I have my second round interview for one of the schools I've applied at. I'm slightly nervous because I don't remember a lot of specific philosophy stuff (like all of the different who's). Hopefully they won't ask me too much of that stuff though. Someone I know who was on the panel for the first round told me that they loved my first interview. I'm crossing my fingers because I would really love to work there...if even only for the next year. We shall see what happens! Prayers are greatly appreciated!
On another random note, I think I'm going to join the gym next week. I'm going to be working at the park again this year...specifically the boat launch and because of that, I'm going to have sedentary 8-hour days. I hardly get very much exercise as it is, but I'm hoping that if I pay for it, that will entice me to go more (not to mention that it will be air conditioned in the gym, as opposed to heat of the summer that will eventually return). I have to wait until I get paid next week, but hopefully I'll stick with it and have fun.
Ok...any time I post on here, basically everything I have to say is random and unrelated. :-p I will try to post again this weekend after the wedding and post lots of pics of us all in our finery. Maybe I'll even do the same next week after my friend Anna's wedding which I'm a bridesmaid and singing in!
Today I spent a good portion of the day at Miranda's putting favors together. I wrote out all of the tags (168 "Miranda & Ron June 21, 2008"'s) and then filled/tied/put together about 50 of the actual favors. They looked super cute! I don't know if it's weird or not, but there is something that I absolutely love about repetition. I didn't mind writing the tags or filling the favors at all. I've always been a repetition kind of person. I actually think it would be great to work on an assembly line. I probably have a touch of OCD, but doesn't everybody? :-p
So tomorrow morning I have my second round interview for one of the schools I've applied at. I'm slightly nervous because I don't remember a lot of specific philosophy stuff (like all of the different who's). Hopefully they won't ask me too much of that stuff though. Someone I know who was on the panel for the first round told me that they loved my first interview. I'm crossing my fingers because I would really love to work there...if even only for the next year. We shall see what happens! Prayers are greatly appreciated!
On another random note, I think I'm going to join the gym next week. I'm going to be working at the park again this year...specifically the boat launch and because of that, I'm going to have sedentary 8-hour days. I hardly get very much exercise as it is, but I'm hoping that if I pay for it, that will entice me to go more (not to mention that it will be air conditioned in the gym, as opposed to heat of the summer that will eventually return). I have to wait until I get paid next week, but hopefully I'll stick with it and have fun.
Ok...any time I post on here, basically everything I have to say is random and unrelated. :-p I will try to post again this weekend after the wedding and post lots of pics of us all in our finery. Maybe I'll even do the same next week after my friend Anna's wedding which I'm a bridesmaid and singing in!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Survey!
I stole this from Em!
Have you talked to a complete jerk today?
I don't think I'd consider anyone I've talked to today to be a complete jerk. :-p
Are you wearing socks?
No way...they would be unbearable in this heat!
Will you cuddle with someone this weekend?
doubtful...cuddling isn't really my style.
What was the last thing you ate?
Hershey pie. :o)
When did you last cry?
Well, I wasn't actually crying, but for some reason my eye was burning at Wicked yesterday and it was watering like crazy...so it looked like my left eye was crying, but it really wasn't.
Do you have anything in your pockets right now?
I've got a pocket got a pocket full of sunshine...Hehe. No, really nothing in my pockets.
How many windows are open on your computer?
Just 1: firefox
What do you hear right now?
fan blowing, lawn mower, breeze in the trees
What are you exciteed about today?
my interview tomorrow...not having to do anything today!
How many hours did you sleep last night?
about 8
Are you sarcastic?
Never! Hahahahaha
Are you shy?
yes, though people probably don't think I am.
Are you talkative?
It depends on who I'm around.
In the past week have you gotten sick?
nothing more than my perpetual headaches and maybe a stomach ache or two
In the past week have you felt stupid?
oh yes.
What were you doing at 9 am this morning?
sleeping for sure!
Did you give anyone a dirty look today?
probably...I tend to give dirty looks w/out even realizing that I am!
In the past week have you felt sad?
yes occasionally
Has someone disappointed you recently?
yes
Are you dating someone right now?
absolutely not!
Are you talking to someone right now?
No...I talked to Lora a minute ago though.
Last person who text messaged you?
Rebekah
Do you have plans for this weekend?
Going to see Urinetown, hanging out at my aunt's lake house, church, Father's Day stuff.
Are you currently texting?
not at the moment.
Are you comfortable with answering personal questions?
sometimes.
When is the last time you were truly happy with your life?
I'm usually pretty happy w/my life
Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
yes
What do you do when you have a bad day?
try to hang out w/people...go out
Do you believe ex’s can really ever be “just friends”?
in some cases i think it's possible...after some time.
What are you wearing on your feet?
nailpolish :-p
Last thing you said?
something to Lora about going to Lockport
Would you be able to date someone who had a kid with someone else?
It depends on the person/scenario.
Have you made any mistakes recently?
oh yes...basically always!
Last person you had a heart to heart conversation with?
don't remember. Probably Joe.
If you could pack up and move, would you?
most likely
What person in your family are you the most like?
probably my mom
Do your parents really know you?
i think so
Do you always get along with your siblings?
lol...we actually do most of the time, though yesterday afternoon would be considered an exception! :-p
Funniest text in your phone right now?
Lol...there's one from Tony that says "Baaa just like a sheep"
Do you feel like you’ve got some growing up to do?
in some ways
What time do you wake up in the morning?
If I have to teach or something usually by 6:30. Otherwise I wake up when I wake up! Usually by 8:30 if I have nowhere to go. Today was 9.
Have you talked to a complete jerk today?
I don't think I'd consider anyone I've talked to today to be a complete jerk. :-p
Are you wearing socks?
No way...they would be unbearable in this heat!
Will you cuddle with someone this weekend?
doubtful...cuddling isn't really my style.
What was the last thing you ate?
Hershey pie. :o)
When did you last cry?
Well, I wasn't actually crying, but for some reason my eye was burning at Wicked yesterday and it was watering like crazy...so it looked like my left eye was crying, but it really wasn't.
Do you have anything in your pockets right now?
I've got a pocket got a pocket full of sunshine...Hehe. No, really nothing in my pockets.
How many windows are open on your computer?
Just 1: firefox
What do you hear right now?
fan blowing, lawn mower, breeze in the trees
What are you exciteed about today?
my interview tomorrow...not having to do anything today!
How many hours did you sleep last night?
about 8
Are you sarcastic?
Never! Hahahahaha
Are you shy?
yes, though people probably don't think I am.
Are you talkative?
It depends on who I'm around.
In the past week have you gotten sick?
nothing more than my perpetual headaches and maybe a stomach ache or two
In the past week have you felt stupid?
oh yes.
What were you doing at 9 am this morning?
sleeping for sure!
Did you give anyone a dirty look today?
probably...I tend to give dirty looks w/out even realizing that I am!
In the past week have you felt sad?
yes occasionally
Has someone disappointed you recently?
yes
Are you dating someone right now?
absolutely not!
Are you talking to someone right now?
No...I talked to Lora a minute ago though.
Last person who text messaged you?
Rebekah
Do you have plans for this weekend?
Going to see Urinetown, hanging out at my aunt's lake house, church, Father's Day stuff.
Are you currently texting?
not at the moment.
Are you comfortable with answering personal questions?
sometimes.
When is the last time you were truly happy with your life?
I'm usually pretty happy w/my life
Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
yes
What do you do when you have a bad day?
try to hang out w/people...go out
Do you believe ex’s can really ever be “just friends”?
in some cases i think it's possible...after some time.
What are you wearing on your feet?
nailpolish :-p
Last thing you said?
something to Lora about going to Lockport
Would you be able to date someone who had a kid with someone else?
It depends on the person/scenario.
Have you made any mistakes recently?
oh yes...basically always!
Last person you had a heart to heart conversation with?
don't remember. Probably Joe.
If you could pack up and move, would you?
most likely
What person in your family are you the most like?
probably my mom
Do your parents really know you?
i think so
Do you always get along with your siblings?
lol...we actually do most of the time, though yesterday afternoon would be considered an exception! :-p
Funniest text in your phone right now?
Lol...there's one from Tony that says "Baaa just like a sheep"
Do you feel like you’ve got some growing up to do?
in some ways
What time do you wake up in the morning?
If I have to teach or something usually by 6:30. Otherwise I wake up when I wake up! Usually by 8:30 if I have nowhere to go. Today was 9.
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