It has been a very long time since I have written a new blog! Sorry! I almost gave up but then I found this topic on another blog and decided to copy it!
So there is this blog http://1000awesomethings.com/ that lists 1000 awesome things. I figured that I would pick out my top 100 ones out of the list. Here they are 10 at a time:
#996 Opening and sniffing a pack of tennis balls This was probably one of my favorite parts of playing tennis in high school. The only time we ever got new tennis balls was on meet day. And it was great just to pop open the can and take in the awesome smell!!
#992 Being the first table to get called up for the dinner buffet at a wedding I really get excited being the first person in line to buffets. Sadly at work dinners I must let all of the prospectives and their familys go first! However I am super excited to get to eat first at my sisters wedding...even though its not even a buffet!!
#986 When you pull to a red light and the guy in front of you nudges up a bit so you can make a right turn
I can really appreciate this much more living in Des Moines. I make a lot of right turns on my way to work and I really like it when the person infront of you realizes you just need another few feet of space the make the turn!
#973 Sleeping in new bed sheets I love this! And I will even say it is jsut as good if not better when I get to sleep in fresh clean sheets! I pretty much only have white sheets at home so when they come out of the dryer and they smell like bleach...I know I am in for an amazing night of sleep!
#944 Your pillow I take my pillow pretty much wherever I go. It isnt any fancy pillow but I could sleep anywhere including the floor as long as I have my pillow! I am even finding a way to take it to Florida with me! Space Bag!!
#921 Snow days These always rock but especially when I dont have to make up the days! I havent ever had a job where we got snow days but from what I hear, Upper Iowa might give me 2 or 3 this winter as long as mother nature is mean and dumps lots of snow!! I may have to work from home but it is still a snow day!!
#900 Multitasking while brushing your teeth
Its the only way I would be able to get everything done in the morning! I do things the same way every morning and every morning while I brush my teeth, I also make my bed and pick out my outfit for th day. Its a useful 3 minutes!
#892 Taking your shoes and socks off after a really long day
When I worked at Disney World, this was sometimes the very best part of my day! After standing for 8-10 hours or walking around the parks for 8 or more hours...taking off my $9 pair of ultra cheap shoes was the most amazing feeling! And since those shoes caused me so much pain...they are at the bottom of the moat around Cindrellas castle! No kidding! Note to all: if you have a job where you stand or walk all day...dont buy the cheapest shoes that you can find!
#876 Taking your bra off after wearing it for hours This one is similar to the last one...its good! The same goes for taking off a wet swimsuit top...its nice!
#879 The Parking Lot Pull Through Since I am the first to work everyday, I always have this luxury but when I go to lunch and cant do it again...I am annoyed!
Stay tuned for the next 10!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Football Season and the big game
All three of us kids were in marching band in high school, so at least for me, that was when I started actually liking football! It was a great opportunity to yell and scream and get excited. I remember when Mom found me a book at the elementary library explaining how the game of football was played. Before that book, I only knew that a first down was pretty decent because we played the 1st down fight song and a touchdown was even better because we played the entire fight song! Then I went to college.
I really learned to appreciate football when I was in college. Luckily we had a great football program at Wartburg so games were pretty exciting and filled with touchdowns and even some playoff appearances. And since I had quite a few male friends in college and they would spend their weekends watching football on tv, I learned to appreciate that too. It still cant beat a live game though. I even hosted a superbowl party senior year and coined the phrase "I LOVE FOOTBALL!" although the party was more about the food then the game!
So anyways, tommorrow is the big Iowa vs Iowa State game. I didnt grow up being a fan of either team, nor did I even enjoy football until high school. Dad didnt spend the weekends sitting in front of the TV watching football in the fall so we never did either. I think more then anyone, Mom was the one who care most about the Iowa vs Iowa State game...and that was still very little.
So every year when this weekend comes around, I am torn between who to cheer for. I could cheer for Iowa. My extended family lives right in the heart of Hawkeye country so they are fans and I suppose I could be to just because of the association. Plus, did attend one of the greatest college football games ever at the Capital One Bowl when Iowa went on to beat LSU in the final seconds of the game! I think there are no more loyal fans then Iowa fans though. They travel with the team everywhere and live and die by the Hawks...even though they have not done well in recent years.
Then again, I could cheer for Iowa State. They are the underdogs, they have a new coach and I like the academic programs at that school better. Plus I have friends that go to Iowa State and they tend to like it quite a bit. And, my first ever college football game was at Iowa State when they played Ball State back in 1998 (we went and marched at halftime when I was in high school for ISU Band Day). The fans at Iowa State however are pretty loyal in a different way. ISU is hardly ever good and those ISU fans usually stick by them so I feel bad!
I guess since I am so torn I will just hope that each team does their best and that the Knights and Peacocks both win their home games this weekend because after all thats what matters! Thank goodness Upper Iowa switched divisions and that those 2 teams dont play each other anymore...then we would really have a problem with who to cheer for!
I really learned to appreciate football when I was in college. Luckily we had a great football program at Wartburg so games were pretty exciting and filled with touchdowns and even some playoff appearances. And since I had quite a few male friends in college and they would spend their weekends watching football on tv, I learned to appreciate that too. It still cant beat a live game though. I even hosted a superbowl party senior year and coined the phrase "I LOVE FOOTBALL!" although the party was more about the food then the game!
So anyways, tommorrow is the big Iowa vs Iowa State game. I didnt grow up being a fan of either team, nor did I even enjoy football until high school. Dad didnt spend the weekends sitting in front of the TV watching football in the fall so we never did either. I think more then anyone, Mom was the one who care most about the Iowa vs Iowa State game...and that was still very little.
So every year when this weekend comes around, I am torn between who to cheer for. I could cheer for Iowa. My extended family lives right in the heart of Hawkeye country so they are fans and I suppose I could be to just because of the association. Plus, did attend one of the greatest college football games ever at the Capital One Bowl when Iowa went on to beat LSU in the final seconds of the game! I think there are no more loyal fans then Iowa fans though. They travel with the team everywhere and live and die by the Hawks...even though they have not done well in recent years.
Then again, I could cheer for Iowa State. They are the underdogs, they have a new coach and I like the academic programs at that school better. Plus I have friends that go to Iowa State and they tend to like it quite a bit. And, my first ever college football game was at Iowa State when they played Ball State back in 1998 (we went and marched at halftime when I was in high school for ISU Band Day). The fans at Iowa State however are pretty loyal in a different way. ISU is hardly ever good and those ISU fans usually stick by them so I feel bad!
I guess since I am so torn I will just hope that each team does their best and that the Knights and Peacocks both win their home games this weekend because after all thats what matters! Thank goodness Upper Iowa switched divisions and that those 2 teams dont play each other anymore...then we would really have a problem with who to cheer for!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
What I will be following this fall....
As a college admissions counselor I will be spending much of my time this fall on the road and in hotels. I am acutally looking forward to it! But those nights in the hotel you can bet I will be following my favorite reality shows!
I really like reality television. Really a lot! Not the stupid shows like "I love New York" or "Toolbox" or really anything on VH1 or MTV but the awesome competition shows!
1. The top show is obviously Dancing with the Stars. I still am not quite sure if I am thrilled with the cast but I am pretty confident I will be cheering for (not voting for) Mark Dacascos and Lacey Schwimmer (yes, she is Davids cousin!!) because he is from Iron Chef America. I will also be cheering for Derek Hough and Joanna Krupa. I dont know who Joanna is but Derek is super cute and a spectacular dancer despite being one of the cockiest people ever! I have found that I am now more of a fan of the pros then the celebrities!
2. The Biggest Loser
I dont know why but I really enjoy this show! Perhaps its because I wish I had a trainer like Jillian Michaels. But hopefully it will keep me motivated to work out a bit while I am on the road!
3. Project Runway
Its sometimes hilarious to watch what the designers create and I love Heidi Klum! She is awesome! Oh and this season the show moved from Bravo to Lifetime and from New York to LA. It will be interesting to see what kind of changes these moves make.
4. So You Think You Can Dance
It will be my first season following this show but I saw a few episodes last season and was amazed! These people can really dance....they can do things that humans shouldnt be able to! Plus this show is a feeder right into Dancing with the Stars!
5. 18 Kids and Counting and The Little Couple
Now that TLC has turned the Jon and Kate Plus 8 cast into nothing but a tabloid story day after day...I have turned to these other great shows! The Duggars are really interesting to watch how they manage to get along with 18 (soon to be 19) kids! And the Little Couple are great because Jen and Bill are so normal but so short. Its fun to have insight into how they do everyday things in life. Its hard being short!
6. HGTV Design Star
Another talent I wish I had...being creative with design. I am hoping to pick up some pointers on this show. Plus some of the things they come up with are outrageous!
I do watch a lot of TV...I knwo that! I have always loved TV! But it helps that I have my DVR so I can skip commercials and never miss and important episode! And I dont only do reality TV...I also LOVE The Office, The Ellen Show, Oprah, the Today Show and The NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.
So I guess if you ever need a tip about what to watch...let me know and I will provide some suggestions!
I really like reality television. Really a lot! Not the stupid shows like "I love New York" or "Toolbox" or really anything on VH1 or MTV but the awesome competition shows!
1. The top show is obviously Dancing with the Stars. I still am not quite sure if I am thrilled with the cast but I am pretty confident I will be cheering for (not voting for) Mark Dacascos and Lacey Schwimmer (yes, she is Davids cousin!!) because he is from Iron Chef America. I will also be cheering for Derek Hough and Joanna Krupa. I dont know who Joanna is but Derek is super cute and a spectacular dancer despite being one of the cockiest people ever! I have found that I am now more of a fan of the pros then the celebrities!
2. The Biggest Loser
I dont know why but I really enjoy this show! Perhaps its because I wish I had a trainer like Jillian Michaels. But hopefully it will keep me motivated to work out a bit while I am on the road!
3. Project Runway
Its sometimes hilarious to watch what the designers create and I love Heidi Klum! She is awesome! Oh and this season the show moved from Bravo to Lifetime and from New York to LA. It will be interesting to see what kind of changes these moves make.
4. So You Think You Can Dance
It will be my first season following this show but I saw a few episodes last season and was amazed! These people can really dance....they can do things that humans shouldnt be able to! Plus this show is a feeder right into Dancing with the Stars!
5. 18 Kids and Counting and The Little Couple
Now that TLC has turned the Jon and Kate Plus 8 cast into nothing but a tabloid story day after day...I have turned to these other great shows! The Duggars are really interesting to watch how they manage to get along with 18 (soon to be 19) kids! And the Little Couple are great because Jen and Bill are so normal but so short. Its fun to have insight into how they do everyday things in life. Its hard being short!
6. HGTV Design Star
Another talent I wish I had...being creative with design. I am hoping to pick up some pointers on this show. Plus some of the things they come up with are outrageous!
I do watch a lot of TV...I knwo that! I have always loved TV! But it helps that I have my DVR so I can skip commercials and never miss and important episode! And I dont only do reality TV...I also LOVE The Office, The Ellen Show, Oprah, the Today Show and The NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.
So I guess if you ever need a tip about what to watch...let me know and I will provide some suggestions!
My new blog!
Hey you...
Welcome to my new blog!! I have really been trying to get into this new fad over the past few months. I thoroughly enjoy reading other people's blogs and I figured I might as well start one to so that you all can know all about my thoughts!
Since I mentioned that I really like to read other blogs, let me tell you which ones I really enjoy and why.
AshleyDawn: Even though I talk to Ashley on most days, its really fun to read about what she does. I really dont know why but I get really excited she posts a new blog!
My Walt Disney World Career: If you didn't know, I spent 7 months of my junior year in college down in Orlando, Florida in the College Program at Walt Disney World. It was totally awesome. So when I learned that Brenna (who I knew from Wartburg) was going to do the same program, I was so excited. I read it all throughout her program and was able to re-live so many awesome things that I got to do on my program. Now she is actually a real cast member and not a CP so it is fun to live vicariously though her!
Free Sample Freak: I love free stuff and this person really has the in on getting all kinds of cool free stuff!
The Des Moines Register Staff Blogs: There are a few that I really enjoy. Specifically the West Des Moines, Urbandale, and Datebook blogs. I find out about so many cool things happening in the city from these people with the inside info!
Tonic Sol Fa: I was introduced to this group when I won free tickets to their holiday concert 2 years ago! I fell in love with this acapella group! They are amazing vocalists and hilarious guys and so is their blog! I cant wait for their upcoming concert! 2nd row!!
Those are some of the blogs I most look forward to reading each morning but I also love getting behind the scenes info from Pure Dancing with the Stars, finding out what is up Shawn Johnson on her blog, hearing the thoughts of my favorite on air personalities from Star 102.5, WHO TV, and NBC News and staying up to date on all things Disney.
I follow about 30 blogs daily and to make it much easier I use Google Reader. It tells you exactly when new blogs are up and makes it as easy as reading your e-mail!
If you dont follow any blogs (except mine since you are obviously reading it!) you should! I love being informed and blogs are just a new way to do that!
Hope you enjoy reading all about my thoughts!
Welcome to my new blog!! I have really been trying to get into this new fad over the past few months. I thoroughly enjoy reading other people's blogs and I figured I might as well start one to so that you all can know all about my thoughts!
Since I mentioned that I really like to read other blogs, let me tell you which ones I really enjoy and why.
AshleyDawn: Even though I talk to Ashley on most days, its really fun to read about what she does. I really dont know why but I get really excited she posts a new blog!
My Walt Disney World Career: If you didn't know, I spent 7 months of my junior year in college down in Orlando, Florida in the College Program at Walt Disney World. It was totally awesome. So when I learned that Brenna (who I knew from Wartburg) was going to do the same program, I was so excited. I read it all throughout her program and was able to re-live so many awesome things that I got to do on my program. Now she is actually a real cast member and not a CP so it is fun to live vicariously though her!
Free Sample Freak: I love free stuff and this person really has the in on getting all kinds of cool free stuff!
The Des Moines Register Staff Blogs: There are a few that I really enjoy. Specifically the West Des Moines, Urbandale, and Datebook blogs. I find out about so many cool things happening in the city from these people with the inside info!
Tonic Sol Fa: I was introduced to this group when I won free tickets to their holiday concert 2 years ago! I fell in love with this acapella group! They are amazing vocalists and hilarious guys and so is their blog! I cant wait for their upcoming concert! 2nd row!!
Those are some of the blogs I most look forward to reading each morning but I also love getting behind the scenes info from Pure Dancing with the Stars, finding out what is up Shawn Johnson on her blog, hearing the thoughts of my favorite on air personalities from Star 102.5, WHO TV, and NBC News and staying up to date on all things Disney.
I follow about 30 blogs daily and to make it much easier I use Google Reader. It tells you exactly when new blogs are up and makes it as easy as reading your e-mail!
If you dont follow any blogs (except mine since you are obviously reading it!) you should! I love being informed and blogs are just a new way to do that!
Hope you enjoy reading all about my thoughts!
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