Thursday, May 29, 2008

I survived the Okatoma

So for all 5 of you that read this.....canoeing was super fun! I forget how stressful it is when you are heading straight for a tree that could be full of snakes and monkeys and such and you CANT turn the canoe fast enough. It gives me anxiety just thinking about it. But the waterfalls were a blast!! We did really well and then at the last stretch we hit a stump and I fell out....serisouly, a stone throw away from the finish, I fall out. I was in the water standing on what I think was a log and then I convinced myself that no, in fact I am standing on top of an alligator and I went nuts. I was really fearing for my life..I mean really, it was pathetic. I couldnt get back in the canoe b/c I was so insanely scared so Jay being the heroic man that he is jumped in after me and pushed me back in. Phew. All in all it was a great day and we had a blast being with Jeff and Ashley!!

Works been nuts this week with paperwork and such and I feel like I still haven't crossed anything off of my to do list but I'd much rather be busy than be bored to tears! We're getting a couple of shipments of purses this week and next so if you're in the market for a new hobo, come see us! I'm so addicted to hobo's it's sad...I bought 13 just last year!! Crazy.

Anyhoo, veganism is still goin on. The book I read said if you do it for 30 days, you'll do it forever and so far I don't miss anything non vegan at all. It's just SOOOOO stinkin inconvenient to try to eat out. Oh well.

I get to see one of our nephews this weekend and I'm so excited! Kevin and Berkeley are coming tomorrow night. My Grandma and Aunt are also here so it'll be fun times.

Well, not much more news for now...I'm going to work out...getting ready for the surprise beach trip I'm trying to get Jay to take me on..LoL. G'night!

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Blaa

Anyone have any remedies for nausea?? I have been on the verge of puking all day...yuck. We went to church and then to lunch but I couldnt eat anything. VERY unusual for me..LoL. We went out on the rez with my parents and I got to ski for the first time this year! It was so much fun. Jay did great, too! I was starting to feel yucky though so they brought us back in. I ate dinner and that did help a lot. :) Well, tomorrow we're going on our adventure and we are so excited! We decided to rent a canoe instead of kayaks b/c they only rent out ocean kayaks which are supposedly really uncomfortable...like a canoes not? Oh well.

Yesterday Jay played in a softball tournament all day. They played 8 games total and WON!!! Yay!! It's a team from the church and they're all really good. He had fun!! I stayed home and cleaned the house top to bottom which feels so good! Then I decided to tackle the digital photo frame Jays mom got us for Christmas. Its actually really good. I imported lots of pics and music. They're coming for a visit next week so she'll be glad to see it in use. Well, not much else to share so I'll be back later..

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Memorial Day

Happy weekend! It's been a busy week and I am sooo happy the weekend is here! Jay has been gone all week and got home late last night. We both worked today and he isn't home yet so I can't wait to FINALLY have a date!! :) I went to Hattiesburg on Monday with my friend Ashley and went to FORVER21!!!!!!!!!! Needless to say, it was FABULOUS! We also went to UAL which is an AMAZING store that has designer clothes for WAY cheaper...example, the shorts I am wearing right now were $189 and I got them for $29...woo hoo!! We also had a great chat on the drive. It's so nice to have someone else in the same season of life that you can share with. The rest of the week has just been a blur of work. I've been doing a new workout and I can barely stand up straight. I just LOVE working new muscles though. Oh and drumroll please......it's now been one month that I've been eating vegan and my life is forever changed...LoL. No really, I won't go into details but my body is in HEAVEN!!!! I highly recommend this to anyone!

Monday is Memorial Day and Jay and I are going kayaking with our friends Jeff and Ashley. We are SOO excited!! It's will be such a nice way to spend the day off! There's a fun river about an hour away with a few little waterfalls...really pretty. I think it's about 13 miles. I'll let ya know how it was. Well, enjoy your weekend and BE SAFE!!!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Busy weekend

It's been a while since I've posted anything but a lot has ben going on. Jay was working out of town again all last week and the worst thing happened. He got the WORST stomach virus! My poor baby was in a hotel room sick as a dog for days!! He also managed to work 70 hours last week. Needless to say, he was EXHAUSTED when he got home. I wanted him to just chill out at home but he wanted to be with me so he came to the rehearsal for Erin and Drew's wedding. Erin and I have been friends for a couple of years now and I was honored to be a bridesmaid in her wedding Saturday. The rehearsal dinner was beautiful and was at the Fairview. They had a sweet slideshow and then family and friends toasted the couple. It's neat hearing from all of the friends from the different stages of their lives. Saturday before we went to the church, I got to have lunch with one of my dearest friends in the world, Emily. We dont get to see eachother often but its always soooooo nice. And Jay and her husband get along so well. I actually met Erin at Emily's wedding. We got to the church around 12:30 and started getting ready. Pictures werent til 3 so it was nice and relaxing. Erin looked GORGEOUS....he dress was sooo beautiful!! The pictures were quick and she had the cutest photographer, she had original ideas. The ceremony stareted at 6 and was short and sweet :) The reception was at the Old Capital Inn and it was so nice. Lots of yummy food and a sushi bar! So all in all the wedding weekend was great and I made a few new friends!

Sunday was our "day off" and we enjoyed it soooo much. After church, we always have a lunch date and love sitting outside on the patios of restaurants. We just sat and talked forever, it seemed like we hadnt talked in so long since he's been gone. It was so nice. We wanted to spend the day outside so we went out on the boat with my parents. We didnt have any clothes with us so we stopped by Target and got a couple things. Jay tubed and I did a little but I had a dress on so I couldnt get wet..LoL. Then we went to Soulshine (yum!) and sat outside with our small group and talked about what study we want to do next. We're going to do Mere Christianity by CS Lewis. I'm excited! In church we also started a new sermon series which I am soooooo excited about...it's called Approval Addiction and it's going to be soo good! We just love our pastor!

Yesterday my friend Ashley and I drove to Hattiesburg to go shopping. My fav. store in the world, Forever 21, is there so I was soooo excited. I got some cute stuff. We also went to a store called UAL which has designer clothes for WAY cheaper. Its hit or miss but this time it was HIT!!! I got some super cute stuff, I am so excited about it! Jays out of town again this week so tonight after work my mom and I met for dinner. I took Daisey on a walk when I got home and poor thing can't make it too far. She loves it though.

Another busy week ahead but hopefully this weekend Jay and I can just be together and relax....yeah right ;)
Hope you're having a wonderful week...

Monday, May 12, 2008

Time..

So, I have the day off and not much to do. I went shopping this morning but now I have the rest of the day to chill. So nothing better to do....


+ Known as: i try to go by Kimberly, but there's a few old friends that know me as Kimmie...and thats okay :)
+ Born: December 2, 1983 in Amory, MS
+ Hair color: brunette's do it better..hehe
+ eye: brown eyed girl


SECTION 2 - HAVE YOU EVER

+ Fallen off the bed?: yeah, when i was little and i would get stuck in between the bed and the wall
+ Broken someone else's heart?: i hate to think about it, some boys are just too sensitive though
+ Had your heart broken?: not in that way
+ Had a dream come true?: many, i am so blessed


SECTION 3 - CURRENTLY...

+ Wearing: shorts and a little cropped hoodie (it was $3 in the kids dept. at old navy..hehe)
+ Listening to: daisey barking outside
+ Located: at home
+ Chatting with: myself
+ Should REALLY be: i am FULLY enjoying my day off

SECTION 4 - DO YOU...

+ Have any piercings: just my ears now
+ Drive: yes but i wish i had a driver
+ Drink: i drink tea like it's crack...i need an iv with it
+ Have a cell phone: of course, how'd we live without em?? more peacefully i guess..

SECTION 5 - LAST PERSON YOU...

+ Hugged: my dad, we had a lunch date
+ IMed: i dont im
+ Talked with on the phone: ummm, jay i think
+ Text: my mom, she went to the market right before me and turned around the black beans on the shelf so i'd see them...LoL

SECTION 6 - PERSONAL...

+ What do you want to be when you grow up? i am living my dream...i just want to go further by owning my own studio
+ What comes first in your life? my God and my family
+ What do you usually think about before you go to bed? what i ate that day...sad i know


SECTION 7- FAVORITES

+ Show: hmmm, i like all the crime shows but i'm not really into a series right now
+ Store: forever 21 of course
+ Food: vegan
+ Color: it always changes

SECTION 8 - DO YOU...

+ Like to give hugs: i love hugs
+ Like to walk in the rain: yes!!
+ Prefer black or blue: blue
+ Sleep on your side: i try to but i always end up on my tummy
+ Have stuffed animals: one teddy from when i was 4

SECTION 9- THIS OR THAT...(pick)

+ Pierced nose or tongue: the little itty bitty nose piercings are cute
+ MTV or BET: mtv yo
+ 7th Heaven or Dawsons Creek: haha dawsons creek i spose
+ Chocolate or flowers: flowers, i love wild flowers though
+ Color or black-and-white photos: depends...i do love color
+ Stay up late or sleep in: i always get up early
+ Hot or cold: hot...i hate hate hate cold weather
+ Sun or moon: sun
+ Left or Right: straight
+ 10 Acquaintances or one best friend: one bff
+ Spring or Fall: spring
+ Happy or sad: happy!
+ Wonder or amazement: amazement


SECTION 10: FIRSTS.

First Screen Name: made2sk8...hehe
First self purchased CD: the soundtrack for center stage...LoL
First pet: Wrinkles...a boxer pup
First piercing/tattoo: my ears when i was 8

SECTION 11: LASTS.

Last GOOD cry: hmm, i dont know the last time, i dont cry very much
Last phone call: i think i talked to jay last
Last time showered: this morning

SECTION 12: CURRENT.

Current mood: kinda antsy b/c its my first day off in a long time
Current food: i love al vegetables...we just planted tomatoes, peppers and squash
Current hair: messy and low maintenance
Current annoyance(s): wishy washy people


SECTION 13: WHO LAST...

1. Made you smile: jesus...no really, i was listening to the local christian station in the car and just thinking about how much i love Him and it makes me smile
2. Saw you cry? i guess the girls at work when we had the goodbye dinner party for ashley


SECTION 14: WOULD YOU RATHER..

1. Be serious or be funny? funny, but i am way serious at work....its weird
2. Drink whole or skim milk? soy milk if any
3. Spend time with your parents or enemies? i have wonderful parents

SECTION 15: DO YOU PREFER...

1. Do you prefer gray or black? gray
2. Lust or love? love
3. Sunrise or sunset? i love the sunball so sunrise i guess, but sunsets are pretty
4. M&M's or skittles? m&m's...i dont like really sugary fruity candy

SECTION 16: ANSWER TRUTHFULLY...

1. Do you like anyone? i looooove jay
2. Do you believe in love at first sight? nah, just attraction
3. Do you fall for the wrong guy or girl? not the time it mattered!

I am tagging everyone how read this!
Just a recap on the events that have been going on lately. My sister and her 2 boys were just here for a visit from Ft. Myers. We had soo much fun!! Unfortunately EVERYONE in the house got the norovirus...aka, the worst stomach virus ever!!! Jonathan got it first and so the next day Jay and I decided to take Tyler for the afternoon so he wouldnt get it but while we were in the car, he showered himself in throwup. Poor baby. Then that night Kristi got it, then my mom, then my dad!! Isn't that crazy??? It's a MIRACLE Jay and I didnt get it. I feel so bad that they had to spend their vacation sick though. On Thursday we went to the Canton Flea Market. Its become a tradition and it's sooo much fun being with the girls for the day. But this was the day that my dad was sick so we had the boys with us. It was different and interesting but we still had so much fun!! Jonathan and I also had several dates and he spent the night with me whie Jay was out of town. :) I love my nephews sooooooooooo much!!!! Friday or Saturday night (I can't remember) we all went on the boat for Pepsi Pops. The Jackson orchestra plays and then they have a fireworks show. It was fun! They left early yesterday but I know they're all glad to be home!
Jay's been traveling for work a lot lately. Now that he's doing commercial work, they have locations all over the place and he's being sent to them. I miss him sooooo much when he's gone but Daisey has been keeping me company. Plus work keeps me super busy. I have the day off today but I have a ton of things to do. Work has been great. It's been pretty crazy though with all my new responsibilities. I feel like I really have a handle on it though. Nothing bad has happened so we're just kind of holding our breath. We have some exciting news at Amy Head though...we are moving locations!! After 20+ years tucked away at the end of a culdesac, we are going to be right in the middle of everything! It will definetley bring in more foot traffic so that will be different from what we're used to but it'll be so fun!
I don't have much more to talk about. I know this had been boring but I haven't felt like writing lately. Just wanted to keep everyone up to date. Hope all the mommys had a great mothers day!!!! Talk soon!

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Our Story

This has been floating around for a while so I decided to do it myself. I love re-visiting the memories of our relationship so I'm sharing it with y'all. Enjoy!

How long did you date? we dated 3 months, and were engaged for 6 months. i know. it's insane.

How old is he? 34

Who eats more? probably me..haha, he eats junk food though and i don't

Who said “I love you” first? he did :)

Who is taller? he is, but he didnt realize how short i was for a looong time b/c i always wear heels...it still even shocks him when he catches me barefoot

Who sings better? neither of us are "singers" but we love being goofy and singing together

Who is smarter? he's a genius but i'm not too bad myself

Whose temper is worse? neither of us ever really lose our temper

Who does the laundry? i do but this afternoon i came home from work with the washing machine going..so sweet :)

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? if you're looking at it, he does except when he's out of town, i do

Who pays the bills? i do, we always say we're going to do it together but i always end up doing it

Who cooks dinner? i do and he usually cleans up :)

Who drives when you are together? it depends on my head, if the road is going to be really bumpy, i drive

Who is more stubborn? me

Who kissed who first? he FINALLY kissed me

Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? we're both good at it

Whose parents do you see the most? mine, they live here

Who proposed? he did of course, it was so romantic. we were canoeing in florida and we stopped at a little clearing in the woods and he popped the question....and then i had to pee in the woods...not so romantic

Who is more sensitive? we both are but not in an annoying way that we can't talk straight to eachother

Who has more friends? we have developed a lot of close friendships together

Who has more siblings? i do..he's an only child

Who wears the pants in the family? we definetly have a partnership but i respect him as the spiritual leader

I'm tagging:

Morg
Brycie
Lindsey
Adelle

Thursday, May 1, 2008

First Day

So today was my first official day in my new position! Yesterday when it was Ashleys (the girl whos place i'm taking) last day and everyone was crying, it just didnt hit me. We were so busy cramming in last minute bits of info that I just couldnt process the fact that she was actually gone. Well, today it hit me as I was driving to work that it was all on my shoulders now. I am so blessed that I have such amazing bosses that are more like teammates but I was still feeling the pressure. I went into the office to do a few things and I opened my notebook of everything Ashley had written and there was a note she had slipped in that said "Close your eyes, take a deep breath and RELAX"...and i completely lost it, boo-hooed like a baby. This is SO nerve racking!!! I'm just going to take one day at a time. Agh!! Anyway, my mom came into the studio today so I could do her makeup and she looked so beautiful!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE doing makeup and it's so relaxing to do it for someone casually. :)
Jay's been out of town working the past couple nights but he got home today and I was soooOooOooo happy to see him!!! I couldnt stop talking, we were telling eachother our adventures. We went on a long walk around our neighborhood and saw some of the neighbors out. We are always so nice to them and always wave when we go by and slowly but surely, we've got almost all of them waving now! Yay! He is at a late softball game now. I usually go to them but since it didnt start til 9:15 I decided to sit this one out. Tomorrow night my sister and nephews get here!!!! I am SOOOO excited!!! I think they get in pretty late but I wanna spend every minute I can with them!! Next week is the Canton Flea Market and it's become a tradition for my mom, sister and I to go together in May and October. This past year was my first Oct b/c the one before I had just had my surgery. They always get chicken on a stick at 8 in the morning!!!! BUT I always get a funnel cake soon after..LoL. And somehow I always end up wearing a dark top and get powdered sugar all over it...haha. Anyhoo, I obviously have no real news so I'll just end it now. Plus, I'm bleaching my teeth and I need to take it off now before I burn holes in them. Goodnight!