Love is in the air!!

I just LOVE spring time. There's nothing better than warmer weather to break out the flip flops and capris or the middle of the night storm when you are cuddling with the man you love.

That's right yall, along with the rabbits and birds and all the other animals out there, I'm in love. I'm TOTALLY happy!!! It's wonderful. No pictures or anything yet, but met and hung out with part of his family last night....met the parents the night before. Wonderful people!!

I'll update more, as I have time, and as I'm in my apartment as opposed to the house in Georgetown.

Blast from the Past

Yesterday I spent a good portion of the day at my dad's house going through things that are mine both in his basement and what used to be my room. WOW....I never knew that in 23 years someone could accumulate so much random crap....not to mention breaking the chunk of it down to just the past 5 years when I was in college. I found some great memmories....as well as some not so great memories

I found:

• old tapes - New Kids On the Block, MC Hammer, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Rainbow Brite Christmas
• My gameboy....and the games
• various items from various trips
• clothes I had forgotten about
• notes....handwritten, snail mailed notes
• old emails

Now it's the notes and emails that really get me. Back in September of 02 I was talking to this wonderful guy, Neil Soto. Right as Neil and I were starting to have feeligns for each other, Alex walked into my life. Due to the immense feelings that I had for Alex, I abruptly ended things with Neil. DUMB KATY! Why is that so dumb?? Well, I found the letters that Neil had written me. He's an artist so there were drawings in there with them. I found the pictures he had sent me. As well as the poetry he had written for me. Here's one of the poems:

IN A DREAM

There is no place

Deep inside my heart

No one knows but me

So full of light

It burns with love

There an angel waits

Her wings are soft

And white as snow

They hold me in their warmth

Her gentle arms

Brush tears away

As I look up

Deep in her eyes

I know

We have met someplace before

In a dream

Or in heaven

For I know

We have found each other

And true love once again

He then added this note at the end: For you Katy, may your heart shine bright as all the stars in the sky.

This got me curious....curious as to what he's up to, and what else I might find. Well, I found the proof that I had that Alex was cheating on me. I found the emails that I had printed off from his email account. Ironically, after his failed marriage, it has been brought to my attention that he is dating that same woman currently. *As a sidenote, he gave me the password for that long before I ever started checking anything....he started acting funny, so I persued my gut feeling and checked. I just didn't want to believe it.*

That was not the end of my curiosity though. I was still curious as to how Neil was and what he was doing. So I happened to have his email address still (I for some reason just couldn't delete it). Yep, I emailed him. I waited for the email to be sent back saying it was an old email and didn't work. It never got sent back....by yahoo. When I checked my email this morning, I had a reply. He was glad to hear from me, still has the letters and things that I sent him as well, and he is engaged now. I'm happy for him!!

My blast from the past was fun. I threw plenty of just garbage away, have several things to consign and even some things that are going to make their way to the apartment when I head back.

Retreat!!!

I'm headed to Cincinnati for the weekend later today. I don't think it could come at a better time. I need to go be at "home." I need to go to a place where I can think about other things while I'm driving and still get to where I'm headed without a hitch. I don't know what it is...I just need it.

As of right now there isn't too much scheudled. I don't know yet if I'm coming back Sunday or Monday. However I do know this: I'll work for Josette a little bit today, I'll prolly go out with Andrea and others tonight....if I don't head over to Rick's, I'm thinking tomorrow will be a good day to head over to my dad's and just go through a bunch of stuff that I have...some to pitch, some to sell and the rest...well, store at dad's some more! Sunday I'll prolly go to church and hear the contata. My not-so-little little cousin has a solo as he did in the Chirstmas contata...that and I've not been back but one time since I graduated. Not to mention the fact that there are some family issues that other people would like to talk about with me. Nothing major....on my part...thank God.

SO yeah, I'm retreating this weekend and it'll be a good thing. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that my mother will be headed to Chi-town so I won't get to see her this weekend.

Busy...a good busy

So I realized it's been a week since I've updated....craziness. I've been working and spending time with friends that I haven't had the chance to hang out with in a while. Saturday morning at 10am I get a phone call from my girl Lacey who was getting married the next day. She says (in a freaking out way), "Katy what time are you coming to Louisville tomorrow??? My make up artist and her son, who is the ring bearer, are puking their guts out. Will you PLEASE come do my make up??"
My answer without hesitation is of course. Hell, I set these guys up, I wouldn't miss the wedding, let alone not help her out! After the time change, I get up at 7 so I can leave by 8. Let me tell you how I'm at her hair salon by 945....now that's moving it. It was a great wedding. I have some pics!!

Before I get to the pics though, I must talk about Jason, the groom. He and I are relativly close. I don't know how many times he got emotional on me and thanked me for being there. At one point in time he asked me to dance while dancing he says to me, "Katja (what he calls me for some wierd reason that I don't remember) thank you so much for coming today. ( I reassure him that it didn't matter where the wedding was, I wouldn't have missed it) You've turned my life around by placing Lacey in it and I can't even imagine my life with her. Thank you so much." Being the girl I am, I tell him he'd better stop or I'm going to start crying....secretly knowing that he was about to as well.

Ok...here are some pics.
Lacey pulling me aside before the wedding to tell me the BIG secret...."I wish I would have placed money on that. I KNEW it!" was my reply when she tells me that they were already married!!!!






Nothing like a good fish face while they are taking pictures!!!


The Best Man speech: " Jason and Lacey congratulations. We are all so happy for you. And one more thing: My all your ups and downs and ins and outs only be between the sheets.




I have bunches of others, but this is enough for now!!

What are we???

That would be the question I asked SS this evening. The response??? "I don't know....I hate these conversations....I get stressed out easily; you know that." So I ask, "are you just totally going to avoid the topic then (as he continues to go on and talk about what he's doing)" He replies, "Yes."

So what's that mean?? We have plans for future events....baseball games (May), Dallas (possibly....in July), etc but then again no "title." Are we exclusive?? I'd at least like to know that much.

Update....

SO yeah...I've not posted in a while. I'll do my "famous" bulleted list.

• Indy was GREAT!!! Awesome training...wonderful girlfriend time....Best way ever to get on focus.
• Saw my band Saturday night. I definitly wasn't planning on going to see them...however, I got a call no lie as I was just leaving my director's house to head to mom's. So I went....walked in the door to the bar and went straight to the dance floor. Didn't leave the dance floor until oh...3am. They asked us to go out to eat with them, but I had been up since 6am and had things to get done before leaving to come back to Lexington.
• Sunday was relativly relaxing...maybe that's because as soon as I got back to Lexington I passed out for the afternoon dead dog tired.
• Yesterday was spent running around doing errands. While at a branch of the bank I'd never been to before I ran into a friend that I went all through college with her and her husband. She works there and will now be my personal banker!
  
• Today...I walked approximatly 200 flights of stairs while haning up flyers for the resident appreciation. I'll be feeling it tomorrow!

So in a nutshell....there it is. I really want to rant and rave about things, but I shall save it for another time and place.

Gender Stereotyping

I really hate being stereotyped for something.

Growing up...if there was one thing that I'd pick out that is practical that my dad taught me it is some knowledge about cars. Now, by NO means am I saying I know everything or even half of everything, BUT I will venture to say that I know more than the average girl. Before I even had my drivers permit, I could check and add all fluid levels in the car, change my spark plugs as well as change the oil. It wasn't until several years later that I learned how to change a tire....kind of ironic I think. Anyway, as years went on...I learned even more about the car that I used to drive. I changed the idle pulley and serpentine belt on it as well as other minor things like windshield wipers and rearview mirrors.

Now, I say all of this because I took my car to the shop today. Not just any shop, I drove up to Cincy last night to take it this morning to the shop that has literally watched me grow up. Well the guy who "took care of me" this morning when I told him what was wrong he goes, "Did you run over something??" I said "no" He then continues on to say, "Are you sure...there are a lot of things that can leak out under a car." I reply with,"well, oil is that black stuff right??...that's what's under the car." The guy who runs the place and who has known me since I was itty bitty then walks into the garage and I just say good morning to him and have a little warm chatter. The new guy who was taking care of me then was much more careful in how he voiced his opinions.

It kills me because I know that if I lost the boobs, grew a penis and was wearing the same exact clothing (jeans, a hoodie and tennis shoes) that he would have never questioned if I knew what it was. MEN!

Moving on....this weekend is Career Conference in Indy!! I'm so stinkin' excited!!! I'm ready to learn some new things and to just have some good ol' girlfriend time.

Also, since my last post this is what has been going on:

• Tuesday night went to Owenton with SS, his brother and his brother's girlfriend to see wrestling. Yes....wrestling....you know the kind you see on tv. It wasn't as bad as I expected and I definitely got an education.
• I got the go-ahead from the apartment manager to put out a flyer for resident appreciation. Friday the 31st they are having resident appreciation and so I wanted to do something special to get my name out there and begin working the complex much more. I asked if I could do a drawing and such....she said yes and if I wanted to put out a flyer I could. YAY!!
• Saw my wonderful friend Nicole last night before I headed up to Cincy. Blake was at her parents' and Chris was at the library studying so we had some time for just the two of us to chill.
• Mom cancelled her interviews in FLA!!!! It doesn't mean she's not moving...it's just going to be put off for about 6 months....that's ok with me...I'll take all the time I can get!

I think that's about it in a nutshell!!!

Have a super, terrific, wonderful day!!!!

Dreamin' Big

OK...I've made the decision. I'm done being where I am in my business. Don't get me wrong I don't hate it and things are going well, but I'm just going to shift into a higher gear. I've got a big goal and I'm REALLY wanting to acheive it. My new goal poster says at the top, "By Seminar I will...." There are 3 major categories for that I will. They are:

1. Original Car Team (12 women....finished on the way through DIQ and on to Director)
   
2. Pearl Star (4800 star credits: personal wholesale and qualified recruits to make this number)
   
3. My Unit (30 active women at least 12 being personal recruits for car qualification)
   

That's right! I've set a HUGE goal. The star has to be completed by June 15th as that's the end of the quarter. I have until June 30th to finish becoming a director.

There are many of you who read this religiously. I'm asking for your help too. There are several things you can do to help me.

1. Order from my website or call my voicemail toll free at 1-866-584-1325.
   
2. Have some girlfriend time either at my place or yours and earn free product. If you are long distance...like WAY long distance you can host a virtual party and earn free product just as if you were actually having the party in one of our homes.
   
3. Refer others to me for the purchasing skin care or color cosmetics.
4. Let me know if you know someone (you or someone else) who needs a little something extra in their lives and might like to join my team.
   

Hey fellas, I don't want you to feel left out. We have a new men's grooming set as well as I can send gifts and/or gift certificates to you or your special someone from you!

Thank you all in advance for cheering me on and helping me to reach my big goal!!!!

Confusion

I'm so confused on what I want right now. Wife... Mommy...I love the thought of becoming those things. I am with someone special "SS". ( I don't want to jinx it by saying anything more than that right here about SS as that usually messes it all up) I do have SS right now. Is that it though?? Is it "right now"? SS is great! Does the right things, says the right things....more so than the "norm" of just trying to get into a girl's pants. But I don't want to get hurt. I walk the fine line. My past, well, it's my past, but it's made me who I am right here right now...the good, the bad, the ugly. It seems that it's only natural to fear being hurt...right? Lately though, I feel as if I almost set it up to get hurt or to fuck things up. Last night being prime example....but I'm not going into it here.
I'm at "that age" where all your friends and acquaintences are starting to get married and have families. There's a part of me that feels like I have to scramble and hurry and catch up. I liked it when it was me being the first in the group to get married....now, it's just about dead last. Do you know how many weddings I'm a part of or going to this year alone?!?! Really brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "always a bridesmaid never a bride" (or in some cases the make-up artist).
I mean, I don't want to rush into anything and make a HUGE mistake like almost happened once in my life. But damnit, my childhood dream/timeline is all kinds of fucked up now. No one wants that to happen. All I want is to be treated like the princess I am...hahaha...a low-maintenence princess at that.
I'm by no means dependent on a man. Hell, I own my own business. I pay my own bills. I don't run to mommy and daddy when things get tough; even though a part of me wants to do just that.
Financially, I can take care of myself just fine.
Emotionally, I'm pretty stable...we all have our moments, espeically when a "visior" is here. Physically, batteries can only do so much.....not to mention, pillows don't cuddle back....your blanket doesn't push your hair out of your face or stare into your eyes.

I can handle being on my own and living by myself....it's the companionship that I miss. But then I look at SS...and it's great...I'm my quirky self and he's ok with that. Sure there are pet peeves that I have about him and I'm sure he has about me....and looking at us, you'd never put us together, but that's what makes life interesting.
I don't know what I think or feel right now...hence the confusion. I guess I just needed to get it off my chest and I can come back to it at another time.

On to today ...the sleeping thing...yeah, not working so much. Then again, the phone call I got from a friend at 3am saying that they were in my parking lot didn't help either. However, I was still awake. So I guess I'm happy for that reason. We did have a discussion about that fact though. Plus, I've always been one that can't sleep in even when I've gotten little sleep. So I finally got to bed about 5 and was up by 11. Maybe it'll help me sleep tonight if I can force myself to not take a nap.

Beth and I are supposed to go out this afternoon. She and I haven't gotten to spend any time together...hell I've not spent any time with hardly any of my friends. I was gone in Cincinnati only to come back while they were on spring break.

On another happy note....I put on a skirt the other day that I've not worn since last spring and yay!!! It was a bit big. If I were buying it today, I'd buy a size smaller. That's good. The best part is I'm not even trying...it just happens.

So yeah....Saturday afternoon...no sleep last night ... still in pj's...(which I should prolly remedy since Beth is supposed to be up here in Lexington at any time now)...haven't eaten yet today...confused about boys (nothing totally new)...missed St. Patty's day (and I'm a damn Irish)...venting. Sounds normal to me....I think.

I'm rambling more than usual...I'm out.

Always have a DD... Designated Driver or Designated Drinker. Your choice!

Sleepless in Lexington

UGH... I'm really getting sick of not being able to sleep. I'm so freakin tired during the day and then when I finally go to bed at night it's like midnight (due to talking to someone special before we both go to sleep), but then it never fails. At random times, I wake up! This morning it was 438, and 612 before I finally got up at 814. I don't understand it! It's been like this most the week. I don't think I'm worried about anything. I don't have caffiene at night. I just don't know what it is. Whatever it is needs to leave me alone!!! NOW!

Ok....moving on. Not too much going on here this weekend. I need to finish my taxes.....I had everything written out and can't find my paper that I put it on. J is going home to see Grits this weekend. So my first weekend back, I'll be home alone. : (

I know I'm goofy

So in looking at someone else's profile earlier, I thought I'd add a couple quizzes that seem to be dead on. Now do I truly beleive in these things, no. Does it amaze me at how dead on they are sometimes, yes.

Your Love Life Secrets Are

Looking back on your life, you will have many true loves. You're a little scarred from your past relationships, but who isn't? You prefer a quirky, unique person to be your lover. You're easy going about who you're with, as long as they love you back. In fights, you are able to walk away and calm down. You are able to weather the storm. Getting over a break-up doesn't take long. Easy come, easy go.

Your Love Life Secrets, Revealed

You Are Lightning

Beautiful yet dangerous People will stop and watch you when you appear Even though you're capable of random violence You are best known for: your power Your dominant state: performing

What Type of Weather Are You?

You're an Expert Kisser

You're a kissing pro, but it's all about quality and not quantity You've perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone's socks off And you're adaptable, giving each partner what they crave When it comes down to it, your kisses are truly unforgettable

What Kind of Kisser Are You?

I think that's the perfect way to end this! Have a great day yall!

Home (not so) Sweet Home

So I got home about 1130 last night. Excited and happy to be home. I walk in to the kitchen and it's DISGUSTING. The 3 clean dishes that are in the dishwaser are the same ones that I did when I left. The sink is full...on both sides of dirty dishes. There's pasta sauce slopped all over the top of the stove. Now, by no means am I a total neat freak or anything, but that is just disgusting. Not to mention I'm pissed because he thinks he can leave that mess for me to clean up. HELL NO. You made it in the 11 days that I was gone, you can clean it up. "but I'm tired, I work 40+ hours a week" Well you know what, take responsibility and clean up your own damn mess! I could care less what your room looks like (especially since mine is a wreck right now) since it's not "community" space, but the kitchen!?!?! Come on now! I'm not your wife, girlfriend or even freakin' maid....I'm YOUR COUSIN!

*BIG sigh* Ok....now that my rant and rave is done, today will be cleaning, waiting on UPS, going to the post office and prolly stopping by to see someone special. (it's nice that he only works 5 minutes from my apartment)

Ok...I'm out. Peace.

Great end to the weekend!!

Whew...it's been a LONG 11 days here in Cincinnati. Long, yet fast. Well I finally got to go "home" (to mom's) Saturday evening. I was done housesitting. Don't get me wrong I love house sitting and helping others out, but I needed to be back in familar territory.
Saturday night a special someone came and visited me. Sunday morning we got up, headed to IHOP for a yummy breakfast. We ventured to half price book for the sale they were having. Naturally he found something that he needed. Afterwards, we headed to Traders World and Turtle Creek. We had a blast looking at the different things that people buy and sell there. And actually, we found a few things that we needed. T-shirts for mom and I that I haven't picked up yet, but will the next time I'm there for her and I to wear at Rick's one night...going to be funny! But my favorite buy of the day would have to be the movie "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire". It just came out this past Tuesday so how they had it already, we don't know. Do we suspect it maybe to be stolen? well yeah. Oh well...it's a great movie! I of course watched it as soon as he left Sunday to head back to his place. After the movie was over I just relaxed.
I had to hit up the Skyline as I'd not been once since I'd been in Cincinnati and that's sacreligious. I also found some ice cream that he'd talked about forever and it really is delicious! If you need a new flavor or a change try Ben and Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk. Pair that up with some Desperate Housewives and you are good to go!
Today will just be some relaxing as I don't think I'm working today. So I might run a few places on this side of the Earth before I go to meeting and then head home. While I love my time spent here, it's not totally home anymore. I"m excited to go home and be in my place and sleep in my bed tonight.
Have a great day yall!!

Riding the Bull....

hurts. Last night went to Rick's as the typical Friday night in Cincinnati. Well the band wasn't very good and Andrea told me that Dixz Highway was playing at Metropolis. So we head over there...especially since I'm not going to be able to see them the weekend they are at Rick's. Anyway, while there I run into Lindsay Veit, her dad, bf and a couple other people. Well they decide I need to ride the bull. Well I did. I didn't last long at all and let me tell you it hurts. Not to mention, it's not NEAR as easy as they make it look!

Just realized....

It's been almost a week since I've updated! I bet yall are tired about reading my rant on my "wonderful" family.

Anyway, it's been a busy week. I"m still in Cincy...will be until Monday. I drove down and back from Richmond Monday night. It went great!! Ended up leaving with a new personal team member!! Tuesday got my "har did" That was great...got to see my best friend and my neice. Once I'm home and can post pics of the new cut I will. Wednesday I worked all day, ran to drop off product. I knew the address but wasn't really sure on where I was headed. The offices I ended up in were none other than the GE Aircraft offices. WOW! YEAH! Ended up missing the girl, but that's ok. Had dinner at mom's and came back to Josette's. Yesterday, worked in the morning, went back to GE. Gave her the product and she tells me, "there's not a single person here who sells." So I hand her more cards and samples. Not 10 minutes later she calls me and says there's someone who'd like to place an order. WOW!! Rock on!!! Today it's more office work, and then the usual Cincinnati Friday night at Rick's. Hopefully it'll be better than last week. Tomorrow....work and Josette and family comes home. Sunday Traders World with someone. Monday work and back to Lexington.

There's the reader's digest version of everything! Have a great day!!!

Not so cute...

Friday night was a real doosey. While housesitting I was pulling together things for errands to do because I'm housesitting on the opposite side of the world from where any and everything is. So I drive over to the part of town where I grew up to get my errands done and meet family for dinner at a new restaraunt. Go to the store I used to work at, sold lipstick and gloss, and headed to dinner. I go to the restaraunt and tell the hostess that which group I'm looking for. She replies, "Oh, they called and cancelled the reservation." I tell her "thanks" and turn around and walk out. I was SO pissed. I call my dad to see if they had called him...nope, nothing. Call my cousin, whom I live with and knew I would be there, he didn't answer his phone. I was hot. So I go to my dads and I'm like this is just shitty. I"m tired of the horrible communication between the men on that side of the family. I had worked up being the bigger person to deal with my cousin and his horrific wife and then they pull this stunt. So I decide to go to Rick's.

Well, things weren't much better there. I overhear my mom talking about going to FLA at the end of the month....to talk to recruiters for the banks down there, a person who I can't stand walks in and is practically on top of me so she can stand where I was standing and then decides she's just going to dive in and eat my dinner. (yes, she really just reached in and ate things like it was ok) I would have had no problem with this if 1. I liked her and 2. she asked. So I go over to another table and sit and talk and what not. I'm still not feeling good so I was like "fuck this shit" and left. Everyone was asking what was wrong, but I really didn't feel like getting kicked out for starting a fight so I just didn't answer. UGH! Not so cute

Yesterday was great....stayed in my pj's all day and organized and cleaned. I love days like that! I know it's wierd, but I love to organize! crazy...I know! It was also a friends birthday so when I woke up at 830 (thanks dog) I rolled over, grabbed my phone and called and woke him up! Surprisingly he wasn't mad....he does the same thing! So yeah, we talked off and on all day yesterday (which isn't really any different than normal) And that was my day.

Today...more cleaning and organizing. Maybe a little designing for some flyers and postcards. But really, a laid back day.

Realization....

I've come a LONG way in 2 years. Yesterday marks the anniversary of a huge life change. Those close to me know what the life change could possibly be. In 2 years I have:

• loved and hated
• graduated college with 2 teaching certificates...while holding the honor of being the commencement speaker
• built my politcal career
• moved to a different state
• completed every semester there forward on the dean's list
• found out parts of who I am...we're constantly learning on this one.
• started my own business
• "grown up" - I use the term loosly
• built stronger friendships that would have never happened
• really realized that "everything happens for a reason"
• made peace with multiple people
• excommunicated drama
• honed personal skills and abilities that were being held back
• bought a new car
• become an "aunt"....again :)
• really realized that people aren't who they say they are....most the time. There are exceptions to every rule
• helped passed MAJOR policy on a campus near and dear to my heart
• become involved heavily in professional organizations.. that would have never been able to happen
• reunited with people from my past

and most importantly....

• learned to love again

Here's to the past 2 years that played a huge part into who I am and what I am and who I will become!!! A LOT can (and does) happen in 2 years. Here's to many more!!!!

Feels like forever

..since I've posted. Things have been a bit on the crazy side. I've been spending time with various friends this week due to the fact that I am, now, in Cincinnati until the 13th. Feels like my rent $$ this month is more like a storage spot. Because once I go home from Cincinnati...I'm home about 10 days and turn around to go to Career Conference in Indy. So the past few days have just been packing and making decisions on what to do with everything the next few weeks. Paying bills early (never a bad thing), running errands, etc. etc.

Oh, and as of March 1 I am officially a KY resident. WOW...that's kind of scary.....actually, it's a lot scary.

Well, more work to be done here at Josette's so I'll catch up later!

High on Life....

Yesterday was just great! I was in the best mood ever! Why was it so great?? At first I wasn't sure, but after looking back I know for a fact.

1. Saw some friends at a favorite place of mine
2. Took several things in to consign...and they'll send the check to me!
3. Received a belated birthday gift!
4. A certain someone in the acadmey came home in a great mood
5. Realizing the move to Lexington was a right one for me
6. Money isn't as big of a deal this moment
7. Placed a good size order
8. Will be placing a good size order in the next week
9. My team is rocking....how about my sister with a $300 order!!!
10. Talked to some old and new friends...for a long time...and the conversation flowed flawlessly
11. Saw my 10 month old nephew whom I hadn't seen in about a month.
12. Came home to home....being missed and such is a great feeling....that and I missed being home; thus being part of how I know it's a right move

So yeah...all of that in one day!! I'm happy..it's bubbling over!! WOO HOO!!!

Blast from the past.

I'm at my mom's this morning as I came up yesterday for a wedding. (pics and stories from the wedding to come when I am at my computer and can upload the pictures) While here, I've been cleaning out some of my things. I opened a huge tub of mine that was filled with nothing but pictures and photo albums of mine from high school and the beginning years of college. WOW. What really got me for some unknown reason was the scrapbook that I had started for Alex. Despite what has happened in recent years, I will always love him. Loving someone and being in love with someone are two entirely different things. A woman NEVER forgets her first love....There were so many firsts in my life with that man that I could never forget. The relationship we had is a part of who I am now and the way I act, react, and think about things. For the scrapbook I had printed off some emails and portions of conversations that we had had together. Yes, I read them. Yes, I cried (big surprise...I know) There's one that will always get to me....maybe it's because of the timing of our relationship, maybe it's because of the "grown up" feelings that were involved, maybe just because it was something nice said in love. What I'm about to put up here is from a conversation dated Oct. 5, 2002. That day turned out to be exactly a week before he asked me to marry him. This was his logical explanation on why I'm beautiful...

"that when I think about you and see you, my mind is filled with happiness and joy, when we talk, I"m constantly both challeneged by your intellect and attracted to your personality, and when I look at your picture, I get warm thoughts of the next time we are together, and I can see you again. Those are factual observations, not subjective, because they are my own about me, and from my experience, I am the expert of my own thoughts and feelings; more qualified than anyone. My statement that you are beautiful comes as an expression of the way you make me feel when I think of you, talk to you, and look at you, which are factual things. so the matter of you being beautiful to me is factual, and logically reinforced."

Now, don't go getting any ideas thinking I want to be back with him. We had too bad of an ending and history the past 2 years for that to ever happen. I wanted to say this because, well, I"m not totally sure. I just felt that it was the thing to say today. Yes there are other things that were said, but they don't need to be put in here. I guess I want to remember it for the reason that I know how I deserve to be treated, talked to, loved, yet sometimes I put up with someone sub-par....we all do.

I know that, "when it's the right time" the right person will come along. It's that damned waiting that gets me everytime. I also know that "when you don't look and when you least expect it is when it'll happen." Do you know how easy it is to say that when you are in a realtionship?? It's not NEAR as easy when you are single to say it let alone believe it.

So yeah...I don't know what my readers will think about this, but frankly, I really don't care. This spot is for me to vent, think, see things in writing. So if you have a comment and it's not mean and nasty, you can leave it. I really don't care one way or the other.

It never ceases to amaze me...

at the stupidity of people in the world. It's everywhere and you can't get away from it!!! They are behind the wheel of a car (one of the scariest places for them to be), they are in academy classes, they are leaders and followers. I think it is just about the only thing that is truly non-discriminatory.

Now, don't get me wrong...I'm not saying that I don't have my stupid moments...I do. They just aren't nearly as frequent as I'm finding it in others.

Thoughts on...

*Team members - YAY!!! I have another new team member as of last night. Such a cute girl!!! I'm very excited because as I move up on my ladder!! I've reached a new status with Mary Kay. I'm going to go to Career Conference on-target for my car...it's just how it's going to be. There's no stopping me now!

*Marriage - yes I totally want to get married, however, I'm not going to act as I have been treated recently. My dear friends, promise me that regardless of how you feel about your true love that you don't forget your friends and treat them like shit.

*Dating - well, there's not much to say in this section right now...not trying to say anything until I figure out what is going on in a situation.

*Living with J - most days are good. We all have bad days....couldn't ask for a better roommate, well maybe one who cleans up and does the dishes a little more often.

*Money - Money isn't everything, but it sure helps out! 'nuf said.

*Blogging - It's a great tool to vent, practice free writing. Readers...it's not about how many people read it. It's not really about who reads it. To be honest I don't care if I have 7 or 17000 people read it. Then why have a counter?? Becasue I'm curious. That and it became a bit of a safety issue when things started happening last fall.

*Life - I LOVE life!! LIve today. Don't live in the past or the future...live now!!

What to say....

Today is one of those days where I'm not totally sure what to say. So far everything is going the same. I'll be down in Richmond today helping my sister with a party. I do have to admit...after spending time with my mom Monday night, I've been a bit "homesick." It didn't really help that J came home in a very familiar (not from him) bad mood after a long day at the academy. He however did appologize for the way he acted.

Anyway, I was checking my email from EKU yesterday to see what all is going on in the next few days. There was an interesting one from student affairs in regards to facebook, blogging, myspace, etc. The letter spoke of being extremly cautious in the information put in these places due to "internet stalking"...makes sense. The letter then went on to say to also be cautious of what you put into them as employers look at it. Now, after the "blah blah blah" incident I can see to a certain degree as to how that might be the truth. However, I have a hard time believing that employers have THAT much time to stop what they are doing in the rest of the business, search the various places to see if you have posted anything, read whatever it is that you have posted and make a decision based on that information. I could be totally off and 100% wrong, but on this one I doubt it. I'm sure there are exceptions to every rule, however, not sure how many exceptions there are on this one.

Moving on...The calendar today is SO true. It says, "People judge you by your appearance. Whether you're selling a product, applying for a job or vying for promotion, they appraise not only your grooming, but the air of confidence you project, which is a reflection of how you feel about yourself. There is certainly more to a person than appearance. But you still get only one chance to make a good first impression." I noticed this very thing yesterday. Ran to the bank for like 2.2 seconds. I was in jeans and a hoodie, no make up, just in and out really quick. The teller was sweet, but no extra conversation or anything. About a week ago, I went in wearing my business suit, full make up, in and out really quick. Had the same teller as mentioned a few minutes ago. She was extremely nice, extra conversation. So yeah.

There was something else I was going to touch on briefly, but I totally forget now....oops! Oh well!

Have a wonderful day!!! (for those of you in the "regular" work week....It's hump day!!)

Tears and action

Last night was filled with a lot of both. After a wonderful day in Cincinnati, I came home to a conversation I never expected to have. While the conversation included adult, need to do/right things it didn't make it easier. Yes, I realize this is very vauge, but that would be for a couple reasons.

1. Protect the somewhat innocent.
2. You can't just know parts of the story and make sense of it all...hell, myself and the other person involved in the conversation and the entire situation can't even make sense of it all.
   
3. It would take days to tell the whole story.
4. Without knowing the entire story, one or both parties could be seen as horrible people with characteristics that they honestly don't have.

This would be the tears part. Those that know me know that I cry....when I'm happy, when I'm sad, when I'm angry, when I'm frustrated....all of it! Well, tears for nearly all of those reasons and more flowed most the night....all due to this one responsible conversation. WOW

Action: GREAT day and meeting in Cincinnati yesterday! WOO HOO!!!! YAY for mom's who come be your models, YAY for directors who ask your mom when she is going to join your team and your mom replies, I've really been thinking about it, YAY for being the queen of the meeting, YAY for having high goals for the week!! ($500 sales week and 1 new team member).
I say all of this because I don't know if I've ever mentioned how much I love my job. LOL. The other reason is what the calendar says this morning: "The president of a successful company was asked what it took to get to the top. He answered, The same thing it took to get started: a sense of urgency about getting things done." No matter how intelligent or able you may be, if you don't have this sense of urgency, now is the time to devlop it."

WOW What a statement! It's so true....Action is needed and coming!

Silence....

How often do we come across silence? Not very. How often do we sit in a room with 1400-1600 other people in pure silence. WOW. I've always been one to have a hard time being quiet...then tell me you want me to sit an entire service that way?! Well, I did it...really I did! I know, it's hard to believe. I don't think I'll do it again though as I think it's detrimental to my health. hehehe.

I will admit though, sitting in pure silence can be amazingly soothing...even for someone like me who hears how loud silence can be.

This weekend was pretty good. Nothing too exciting went on...other than the event I vaugly spoke of from Friday night. No worries about the opposite sex, no worries about life (well almost), spent some quality time hanging out with J.

I've also made the decision...I'm going to kick some butt and take some names to not only get in my car, but into and through DIQ. I've started taking the preliminary steps to do such a thing. Tomorrow will be a day in Cincinnati with Josette and then our unit meeting where I have a couple guests coming. Being persistant is the way things happen.

Have a wonderful day!! Don't miss me too much!!! :)

A positive note.

I went to a business meeting with someone I know, and his wife, this evening. Let me tell you...I LOVE MY JOB! What I learned from tonight:

• If you are selling me on all the bad points of other companies what are you actually telling me about your company?
• Be careful what you say and who you bad mouth...you never know who is listening.
• There's power in being positive...and meaning it.
• Build your business on quality...not quantity.
• When you give a presenation on anything, make sure it is your presentation; whether or not you created the power point.
• Be honest....it's always the best policy.
• When you meet someone who works for a company, don't bad mouth that company to them.
  

Wow...what a learning experience.

Long time no blog...

Life has been...well ...interesting!!

• I've added 2 new team members to my VIBE team! One is qualified and the other is working her way to becoming qualified.
  
• I've caught up with some friends.
• I got to spend majority of yesterday on campus visiting and finding out the various outlooks on the senate going to hell in a handbasket.
• I spent some wonderful time with a wonderful person (and can't wait for more)....care for a roadtrip?! ;) lol
• My sister and I are becoming closer.
• I'm alive and healthy
• I'm an intellegent, college graduate going to meet some "high-up" Lexitonians tonight. (I think that's a word! lol)
• I LOVE LIFE!

That's the Cliff's Notes version of the past few days. More to come....later.....maybe

SAD day...

That's right...it's Singles Awareness Day. The hopeless romantic in me loves the day....when I'm in a relationship that doesn't give me one earring for my birthday and one for V-day because that way it's "2 separate gifts" UGH! "Men: Can't live with 'em, can't eat free with out 'em"...thanks for that one mom!

So here's to all the (male) singles out there....need a date? Come find me!! lol

It's that time again!!

How about a cheesy quiz?!?!

1. How tall are you barefoot?5'5"
2. Have you ever smoked heroin?I dont do drugs...drugs are bad!
3. Do you own a gun?not at this point in time in my life, however, I have a feeling it'll happen eventually..I do live with a cop and all.
4. Rehab?never needed it
5. Would you ever "do" someone in their parent's bed? Have to say I prolly would.
6. What do you think of hot dogs?Nothing like a hotdog with some french onion chip dip!!! (and no, I'm not pregnant)
7. What's your favorite Christmas song?ooo....tough call...
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? milk
9. Do you do push-ups? ha....I don't have to go too far down due to my chest.
11. Are you vegan? hell no!! Give me a good ol' steak!
12. Do you like painkillers? Well who doesn't when you are hurting?
13. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex? apparently I don't have one....I'm single!
14. Do you own a knife? just the ones in the kitchen
15. Do you have A.D.D.? one can only hope that's what it is! lol
16. Do you love the pain a tattoo brings? can't say I know the pain....not yet anyway
17. Top 3 thoughts at this exact moment: tomorrow is my birthday! YAY for recruits, Is Dave really going to take me out Wed.?
18. Name the last 3 things you have bought: groceries, subway, wash clothes
19. Name five drinks you regularly drink: milk, Raspberry Tea, Grape Soda, Water, Kool-Aid
20. What time did you wake up today? about 9...I think
21. Current hair? natural....that may change in a few weeks
22. Current worry? $$...but who doesn't worry about $$
23. Current hate? people who don't know how to drive and restaraunts who decide to take cash only
24. Favorite place to be? prolly Time Square NYC or in my bed under the covers cuddling
25. Least favorite place to be? in debt
26. Where would you like to go? on vacation
27. What do you wear when you go to sleep? depends on if I have company or not.
28. What do you think you'll be doing in 10 years?National Sales Director with Mary Kay
29. Do you burn or tan? HA! a pale skinned red-head...you tell me!
30. Last thing you ate? peanut M&M's out of the freezer
31. Would you be a pirate? maybe in a different life
32. Last time you had an alcoholic drink? Jan. 24....again, sorry Chris and Nicole!
33. What songs do you sing in the shower? whatever I wake up singing
34. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child? Captian Hook...
35. What's in your pockets right now? nothing
36. Last thing that made you laugh? a friend asking if my roommate and I had ever dated....he's my cousin and she was unaware of that fact!
37. Best bed sheets you had as a child? Cabbage Patch, Rainbow Brite and The Get-Along Gang!
39. What are your dreams like? craziness
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? here in the apt....there are 3
41. Who is your loudest friend? ohh...prolly Josette!
42. Who is your most silent friend? do I have a quiet friend?!
43. Does someone have a crush on you? actually yes
44. Do you wish on stars? if I see them
45. What is your favorite book? Harry Potter...all of them
46. What is your favorite candy?chocolate or sour patch kids or sweedish fish
47. What song do you want played at your wedding? currently, "that's what I meant when I said I do"
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? hmm...maybe a little, "Here for the Party"
49. What were you doing 12AM last night? Talking to a friend


whew...that was fun!

YAY!!

There is nothing better than offering the wonderful opportunity to a woman and she accepting!....times 2! The job that I have is AMAZING!!! Who gets to make women feel good about themselves every day?? It's not just about eye shadow and some lipstick...It's a people business.

Live today!

2 Sundays ago, while I sat in Southland's sevice for only the 2nd time ever they read a part of a sermon from a Pastor named Kyle Lake. His sermon actually was very prophetic. Before he had the chance to give his sermon that day, in a freak baptism accident he was electrocuted. Doctors in his congregation tried to revive him, but he was dead instantly. His words that he had written for the morning...WOW. I had tried googling his name all week to find the words...I for some reason couldn't find them. (turns out it was becuase I was one letter off on his last name) My plan last Sunday was to ask the pastor after service what his name was so that I could read and reread and reread what he had to say. I didn't have to ask...They used the same passage again just because of how powerful it is. If you are a devout Christian who is in services mulitple times a week, a person who renounces God, or somewhere in between YOU should read this. It's AMAZING!


"Live. And Live Well.

BREATHE. Breathe in and Breathe deeply.

Be PRESENT. Do not be past. Do not be future. Be now.

On a crystal clear, breezy 70 degree day, roll down the windows and FEEL the wind against your skin. Feel the warmth of the sun.

If you run, then allow those first few breaths on a cool Autumn day to FREEZE your lungs and do not just be alarmed, be ALIVE.

Get knee-deep in a novel and LOSE track of time.

If you bike, pedal HARD… and if you crash then crash well.

Feel the SATISFACTION of a job well done—a paper well-written, a project thoroughly completed, a play well-performed.

If you must wipe the snot from your 3-year old’s nose, don’t be disgusted if the Kleenex didn’t catch it all… because soon he’ll be wiping his own.

If you’ve recently experienced loss, then GRIEVE. And Grieve well.

At the table with friends and family, LAUGH. If you’re eating and laughing at the same time, then might as well laugh until you puke. And if you eat, then SMELL. The aromas are not impediments to your day. Steak on the grill, coffee beans freshly ground, cookies in the oven.

And TASTE. Taste every ounce of flavor. Taste every ounce of friendship. Taste every ounce of Life. Because-it-is-most-definitely-a-Gift."

Now, if that's not good stuff, I don't know what is.

Work it, Own it

That's how I've been with my business lately! It's great! I love my job! I love being my own boss! I love making my schedule mine and not being controlled by that "normal" 9-5 stuff! WOO HOO!!! I love living in Lexington!

Yesterday was great. I headed to Richmond to sit in the Faculty Senate Meeting. They were bring ing up a policy change that I had worked on with 20 different faculty/staff members for the past 2.5 years. With minimal questioning and 1 negative vote it passed!!!! It'll go down in history. I'm so excited to have worked on it and see it go thru. Afterwards, I got to catch up with some wonderful adminstration that I've missed. As a result of one of the conversations, I got to tell someone something that I've wanted to say for a long time. The beuaty of it all, is even though I've always thought what I said, I got to say it and it wasn't coming from me!.....I know that's very vauge, but I'd like to keep it that way...for a while at least. I may come out and say who and what it was, but now is not the time.

I'm going to close with words from Mary Kay Ash, "You cannot keep a determined person from success. If you place stumbling blocks in her way, she will take them for stepping-stones and will use them to climb to new heights."

Goodbye

It's official. Nate and I have said goodbye. It's been a long morning. It was inevitible that it happend and probably best that it happened now....before any more hurt could happen.

Viruses....

people get them....and unfortunatly so do computers. That's when my post about technology is 100% untrue...especially when you finally get things halfway running properly to find out that a wonderful man is taking a job in Australia. I can't be mad at him for it....it's a great career move, good for him...money rocks, but doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. Does this mean the end of our relationship?? It's very possible. And probable.

life.....

It's always interesting. Never stops changing. The calendar from Mary Kay Ash today said this:

"Some "just for you" tips for relaxing...:Spend quiet time by yourself with a good book. Take a weekend to visit a college girlfriend; it's healthy to have women friends. Take good care of your skin and use quality cosmetics to make yourself look and feel beautiful; your entire family will benefit from how this affects you."

Life....Live it!

Technology is wonderful!!!

This morning, I started to be mad at myself when I heard someone messaging me as I hadn't turned down my sound last night. It was more than once...so I got up. With one miniscule movement of my mouse to get rid of the screensaver, my anger for being woken up had quickly changed to pure happiness. I saw the screen name of this wonderful man! (just look at those dimples!!!)

Not only did technology make it so that we could talk to each other for nearly 2 hours this morning with me here in Lexington and him in Iraq, but technology was even nicer to me this morning. ... I was able to see him smile at me! (and he wasn't in all that gear either!)

It amazes me how he can be halfway around the world and we can have a normal conversation. Sure the topics aren't always the best (from what he can tell me at the moment) or they may just consist of "hi...how are you...I miss you...I'm going to be gone a few days", but we are both able to smile.

Even though my technology doesn't always work the way I want it to...he is able to see me too...through stills right now. The connection in Iraq isn't ideal, but neither is the fact that he is there. We never know when there will be a power outage, or when someone will knock on the door and say we have a mission; be ready to leave in 10 minutes, but just a few seconds of talking to each other is fine with us. We are happy with the moments we get.

For most of the nearly two years that we have known each other he has been in Iraq. August he comes home...duty time complete. August is just 6 months away. Time always has its way of going faster than you expect it will. I'm excited to see what the next 6 months and the time there after holds for us!

My abs hurt...

from dancing like it was my job all weekend long! Thursday night I went out with Chirs and Nicole for Chris' birthday. We went to Avio here in Lex. And that's all I care to say about it! Friday a very tired me drove to Cincinnati to work for Josette, and also go to Rick's. That's right DixzHighway was playing! I danced until 205 am. on about 2 hours of real sleep. Needless to say, I came home and crashed....after I started my laundry that is. *Note to self: 2 nights in a row of dancing is an amazing workout......your abs and legs will agree with that statement.*
Yesterday we a very long day. I guess it was because I was SO tired. Piddled around the condo while I was waiting for my laundry to be done. As I was doing so, I talked to Nate for a while...in the midst of power surges in his building. He got a job offer making more than his military and civilian job put together...in Australia. I sure hope he doesn't take it, but that's a decision only he can make. Back to yesterday.
Once I got everything I needed and/or wanted from the condo I decided I needed to go to SBC as it is one last time. It was good to be "home". Scary how stark it was. I'm excited about the new coming adventure though!!!
After a good visit in the store, it was time to head back. So with my loaded down little car I hopped on 75 and headed south.
We got the car unloaded and pretty much put everything in its place. Then reality sunk in. And I was not a happy camper. So we went out for some DQ and laughed and talked and things just seemed to be alright for a bit. We came home and watched Monsters Inc while I worked on pulling things together for my business. And then crashed.
Today is a new day! Everything WILL workout. It always does.

It took forever...

to get logged on. The "half an hour" down time turned into more like 24.

Well as I was listening to my VM for work this morning, the last message was from a florist here in town. Saying I had flowers and they needed to get my apartment number. I listened to the message about 5 times to make sure I was really hearing that. So then I took the phone number and did a reverse search on it to see if it really was a florist. It was. So I called, still in denial that they were for me. (especially since on my voicemail the woman called me "Mary") I told them who I was and they said yes, they had a delievery for me. I waited and waited. Abotu 115 or so I laid down and fell asleep. At 2, J came in from getting the mail and gave me the door hanger that they had been there. I guess they didn't hardly knock on the door as you practically have to pound in order for us to hear anything. So I go pick them up. All day I had been trying to figure out who it would be that would have been from. I'm there and the guy goes, "I just got back with them." In my head I'm going, then why did you write 1:00 on the tag as it's after 2 and we are located on the same street. So I open the card. It says "Katy, Happy new apartment, new adventure. Bev" They were from my step-mom. That was nice. Totally not who I was expecting, or hoping.

So, I can honestly say, still no flowers from a guy.

Ok, so I'm a dork!

Yes, I realize I'm a dork, but I just love things like this! OH WELL!!!

1. First thing you did this morning? Woke up when the lead foot that lives above us was doing who knows what at 6 this morning.
2. Last thing you ate? Arby's
3. Is your cell phone a piece of crap? Not usually, but it's acting up....phone never rang and I just got a VM that came through with a time stamp of 12:54.
4. What's the thing you look forward to most in the next 6 months? Earning my car and Nate coming home!
5. What's annoying you right now? the untrue statement, "Muscle weighs more than Fat"
6. What's the last movie you saw in a theater? umm....oh! It was Stealth...over the summer with Randall.
7. Do you believe in long distance relationships? HEH! If you can do it, more power to you. Mine have never worked out.
8. I don't know where 8 went! Pamela didn't have it either
9. Is there someone you miss? Totally! Several, some in this state, a couple in Florida, some in Ohio, and one in Iraq
10. Who was the last person you texted? Mom
11. If you could put together a concert of 5 bands or artists who it be? Oh.... Gretchen Wilson woudl definatly be on the list, prolly a little Kenny Chesny, and then to be different I'd prolly add some non country in there, just not sure who.
12. It ran away with 8!
13. What are a few things you wish you were better at doing? I wish I was better at being consistant...on everything.
14. If you could be anywhere this second, where would it be? In Nate's arms....really don't care where we are.
15. What's your most vivid memory from 6th grade? On "twin day" dressing up like my teacher preggo belly and all! (told you I was a dork)
16. Latest addiction? umm....oh!!! DVR!
17. Have you ever had the urge to kill someone? I wouldn't actually go through with it
18. How many people would you say are interested in you? Truly interested?? I have no clue.
19. What do you love doing? girls' nights, dancing, working my business, reading Harry Potter, sleeping!
20. Do you think someone thinks about you daily? I know so!
21. Who was the last person you saw or talked to? J....we just ran errands together
22. What do you want to be when you grow up? a wife, a mommy and a Mary Kay National Sales Director
23. What is your favorite food? depends on the time of the month!
24. How many people do you know with the same name as yours? heh...I can't count that high!
25. What was the last thing you spilled? half a can of Root Beer on the dining room table...saved my date book before it got too wet.


Hope you learned something!! YAY!

Newsflash....

muscle does NOT weigh more than fat!!!

I have heard the statement "Muscle weighs more than fat" about 17000 times in the past week. NOT TRUE. Which is heavier? A pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?? Neither they both weigh a pound! The same is true with muscle and fat. Now...when you workout, you build muscle and may not loose the fat right away. Your body has to get used to the new regiments that you are giving it. What's the difference? Muscle is leaner and more compact than fat. Thus your "weight" may go up in the beginning (due to the building of new/more muscle), but the girth of certain areas are actually going down, but that's only in the beginning.

Whew...ok...had to get that off of my chest.

Life in Lexington is rocking! Hanging out, working my business, occasionally talking to a certain soldier when he's not out on various missions.

Willpower....

While at 608 tonight at Southland, the pastor said something that just stuck. It was about willpower. He said, "no one has ever done anything because of willpower. If you were, God would have sent Dr. Phil instead of Jesus!"

How true is that?!?!

Men

OK...so I know it's been a few days since I've updated, but oh well.

Lexington is treating me well!! I totally love living with J! He and I were actually talking about that very thing last night. We love the fact that we are close enough to live together, to have fun, to laugh from the belly. It's just great.

Now, onto the title of my blog today. The subject of men is an interesting one. They come and go in your life....new and old, loved and hated, drop dead gorgeous and ugly as shit. The one you want is always the one you can't have; the one that's not there. Now, this is just a realization....not necessarily directed towards one man or another. There are some connections, but only I truly know what those are. Is there one for each of the descriptions?? Yeah. Am I going to say who? NO. It just needed to get off my chest.

Ok, off the sudsy street pulpit...hehehe (off my soapbox!)

My sister sent me these pictures of our move. Stinkin' hilarious!! So in going along with a new, current, popular song and the fact that yes the family on the back of our U-haul has a slightly darker skin pigment than we do. A comment would be made at how funny it would be if momma (she has 2 kids in the picture, but it won't load for some reason) had a "gold toof." Well, my darling sister remembered the sharpie that was downstairs in dad's shop and went and got it. Not toally gold, but close enough! So in the days of women's lib. let's not just have the woman looking for the grillz, but give the men a chance too!

Anyway, have a great day! I know I will doing whatever it is that I end up doing today!

Nothing like a snow storm...

to drive home in. Yup....I was headed south. I didn't expect there to be a problem, especially since it was warm ALL DAY yesterday. HEH! Boy was I wrong!!! There were times that I was going 25 mph hoping that I was going to stay on the road. I tried to call a friend of mine who's a paramedic in G-town as I stopped there to get gas, but I'm going to make the assumption that he was out saving people from various accidents. There are also several VERY happy children today. No school for them. That means, no mall for me. We found out the hard way the other day.

Other than that, nothing too exciting latly. I'm working my business!!! OH!! AND I have been able to talk to a good friend in Iraq several times in the past week. He's alive and well and coming home in August!! YAY!!!

All moved in!!!

Well, we're here! I'm in Lexington in my apartment. My very first apartment. I'm loving living here. J and I are having a blast! Nothing like laughing at something silly EVERY DAY!

The move went very well. Just about everything is unpacked already. Sure there are a few things that we need to get, but that will wait until $$ come in. My brother is home from Wyoming. I talked to him for a couple minutes, and found out where the house is. He lives like 2 minutes from the apartment! YAY!!!!

Tomorrow will be spent in Cincinnati working for my sales director and a Mary Kay meeting...important one dealing with taxes. I'll write more later!

Sex Therapy

The following is information from an email that a good friend sent me. Not sure if it's all true, but it certainly makes sense!!!

1. Sex is a beauty treatment. Scientific tests find that when women make love they produce amounts of the hormone estrogen, which makes hair shine and skin smooth.

2. Gentle, relaxed lovemaking reduces your chances of suffering dermatitis, skin rashes and blemishes. The sweat produced cleanses the pores and makes your skin glow.

3. Lovemaking can burn up those calories you piled on during that romantic dinner.

4. Sex is one of the safest sports you can take up. It stretches and tones up just about every muscle in the body. It's more enjoyable than swimming 20 laps, and you don't need special sneakers!

5. Sex is an instant cure for mild depression. It releases endorphins into the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a feeling of well-being.

6. The more sex you have, the more you will be offered. The sexually active body gives off greater quantities of chemicals called pheromones. These subtle sex perfumes drive the opposite sex crazy!

7. Sex is the safest tranquilizer in the world. IT IS 10 TIMES MORE EFFECTIVE THAN VALIUM.

8. Kissing each day will keep the dentist away. Kissing encourages saliva to wash food from the teeth and lowers the level of the acid that causes decay, preventing plaque build-up.

9. Sex actually relieves headaches. A lovemaking session can release the tension that restricts blood vessels in the brain.

10. A lot of lovemaking can unblock a stuffy nose. Sex is a natural antihistamine. It can help combat asthma and hay fever.

Hmmm....interesting if I do say so myself. Do what you wish with the info. If you find any of it really works be sure and let me know!

: )

Minor breakdown?? Is over hehehe. Just a couple of minutes where I was freaking out over nothing really. Talked to J and we have some things worked out. Only a couple minor things to finish taking care of and we'll be golden!

Business is great! I"m going to do 100 faces by March 31! WOO HOO here we go are we ready for an adventure?!?! I sure am! It's going to be hard work, but let me tell you, I CAN and WILL do it!

And from Mary Kay herself on Leadership, "Remember that a leader has two important characteristics: First, she is going somewhere; secondly, she is able to persuade others to go with her."

Getting scared....

WOW....Time has moved so fast. We're moving this weekend. Sure I am looking forward to this adventure, but there is a huge part of me that is getting REALLY scared. I mean REALLY scared. What if I don't cut it? What if my business doesn't take off like I want it to? What if I hate living with J even though I love him dearly??

SUCK IT UP KATY!! This is real world!


Whew...that feels well, a little bit better....kinda. Ok, business is going well. I'm going to deliver some product tomorrow and hopefully upsell. I have a facial and I'm calling a possible recruit. I can do this. I will do this. I'm going to be driving for free in the next couple months!

I LOVE my job!!!

I know I said I was going to write more here, but lately I've been so excited with my Mary Kay business! It's just going wonderfully. I've set up a facial and 2 virtual parties alone today! More on the list for tomorrow. After talking with Josette, it has been decided that I am going to work my ass of and get myself into that new free car! Oh, I can't wait. Karen Hills a director I know was in her car in 8 weeks! Usually people get in their car in 4 months...but she did it in only 8 weeks. I'm not saying it's going to be that quick, but let me tell you, I'm working my ass off so that we get it soon! Josette also wants me to have my DIQ (Director-In-Qualification) papers in by seminar which is July. I plan on it. I'm going to be a director with Mary Kay THIS year! That's my goal. It's high, I know. The quote from Mary Kay Ash for the day goes along perfectly with it. Her quote is on goals. She says, "It is important for you to have a goal. You simply can't get there if you don't know where you are going! Begin to build in your mind a dream. Then write it down and make your goal realistic. Aim high enough that you will have to stretch your ability and your potential to reach it." Well, here it is I've got a dream, it's written down, and I am definatly going to have to stretch to get it accomplished.

In other good news, I got to talk to Nate both yesterday morning and this morning. He is alive and well in Iraq and will be coming home (for good this time) in August. Whew! Boy are we both glad over that one. I told him to tell me when and where and I'd be there at the airport waiting for him to come home!!

Ok, off to go get some more things for my business done!! I LOVE MY JOB!!!!

The Year in Review..

I saw this on another blog and thought it was a great idea. I've already had to think a lot about my answers.

JANUARY

• Did you have a New Year's resolution this year? Probably, but I don't remember what it was
• Who kissed you at midnight? No one....just the same as this year.
• Did it snow where you live? I know we had snow right before NYE, but I don't remember if it snowed that day or not.
• Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop? No, but I'd sure love to go sometome

FEBRUARY

• Who was your Valentine? Didn't have one.
• What did your valentine get you? see previous answer; however, being that it's the day after my birthday and we had class that day, Jason did bring me a piece of cake...
• When you were little, did you buy valentine's for the whole class? Of course I did!!

MARCH

• Are you Irish? Yup...sure am!
• Did you wear green on St. Patty's Day? Definately!
  What did you do for St. Patty's Day? I was in methods all day talking with Jason about how we wanted to be in downtown Cincy drinking!

APRIL

• Do you like the rain?I like certain rain....storms when it's time for bed, and light, warm sprinkles when you are with someone you care about so you can go walking hand in hand
• Did you play an April Fool's joke on anyone this year? Not this year...I've had some good ones in the past including the ever popular, I'm engaged or when I told mom I was pregnant.
• Did you get tons of candy on Easter? yup...still get at least 2 Easter baskets!
  

MAY

• What's your favorite kind of flower? You know that's really hard. I love lots of flowers. I think I might have to go and say that "crazy daisies" are my favorite.
• Do you like the spring?Yes I do....no shoes!!!
• Finish the phrase, "April showers bring..." May flowers....and mud
• What would you think of as a spring color? light, dainty colors....and a vivid green!

JUNE

• What year did you graduate from school? 2001
• Did you go on any vacations last June? No....came home and worked.

JULY

• 
  What did you do on the 4th of July? Lord...since it fell on Monday, we partied from Friday night until Monday night....Friday at Rick's (per usual), Sat. day at Jim and Tari's in the pool, Sat. night at Chuck and Cindy's, Sun. day at Jim and Tari's in the pool, Sun. night Jeff's pool party, Mon. slept in and went to Hamiltucky with everyone for fetivities and fireworks. I was happy for nap time on Tuesday!!
• Did you go on any vacations this month? no....not unless you count the fact that I was out of school for the summer

AUGUST

• Did you do anything special to end off your summer? Heh...it was an interesting one as I got ready to move and the day I was moving Randall went to the hospital...again
• What was your favorite summer memory of '05? Starting my Mary Kay business...and Dixz Highway
• Did you go swimming a lot in the summer?a little bit.
• Did you go to the beach a lot? not once

SEPTEMBER

• Did you attend school/college in '05? sure did....started my student teaching!
• Who was your favorite teacher? I've had so many....this semester I don't know who it was. I loved working for MRs. Broaddus though!
• Did you like fall better than summer? Yes, it's not as hot and I LOVE the colors!

OCTOBER

• What was your favorite Halloween costume ever? hmmm...prolly my care bear one from when I was 2!
• What's your favorite candy? I love chocolate, but otherwise sour patch kids if it's a non-chocolate candy
• What did you dress up like this year? a pimpless hooker

NOVEMBER

• Whose house did you go to for Thanksgiving? Brenda and Don's on Marco Island!
• Do you like stuffing? Now that I'm older
• What are you thankful for? so much that it could be one post alone!

DECEMBER

• Do you celebrate Christmas? yup...several times!
• Have you ever been kissed under the mistletoe? uh huh! (hang it on the headboard of your bed ;) )
• What do you want this year for Christmas? I got mostly what I wanted...scrapbooking, Desperate Housewives first season...money for rent.
• What's the best present you ever got for Christmas? oh...that's a hard one.
• Do you like cold weather? Only if there is snow on the ground..otherwise, give me the 70's.
• How would you rate your year on a scale of 1-10? pretty good....not sure what number...mabye about an 8 or so! I did a LOT of learning, not just in the class, graduated, was the commencement speaker...it was a pretty rockin' year.

Ok...I'll at the quote from MKA in the morning with other news. Saw that and wanted to get it posted!

2006....

It's here....ready or not! First things first...I made it home okay and in one piece. I decided when I left tonight that driving home would not be a problem for me. A drink early on was it for me. No speeding, wearing the seatbelt and using turn signals at all times.....that's what got me home safe...that and taking the back roads!

Resolution: a course of action determined or decided on....Was I supposed to do that before now?? Oh well. I don't want to say that I'm making resolutions, more like I'm doing some life evaluation this year. What are those things??

• Take care of me - most of the time, I put others before me. This isn't a bad thing, but I tend to neglect things I need be it time, peace, emotion, etc. I plan to take some time each day just for me. What will I do with that time? Not sure yet. Some days it may be a hot bath and a good book. Others it may be scrap. Still others may be splurge on something. This also includes everyones favorite part of the new year and saying that I'm going to loose some weight. blah.
• Work my business - I LOVE having a Mary Kay business. I am okay at what I do considering the time I've put into it. I want to earn the use of a company car...and quick. We all can do anything for 4 months.
• Be more adventurous - I tend to be a creature of habit and just be instead of do. The first huge adventure comes in 13 days...moving to Lex. I can't wait, yet even though I don't come out and say it, there is part of me that is scared shitless.
• Stay organized - I don't have a problem getting things organized...it's keeping them that way. I think the move will help with that as everything will have to have a place since I"ll be sharing an apartment with J. We'll both have to stay organized (and neat) or we'll get on each other's nerves.
• Write more - be it here, or in a notebook or on my layouts. Putting it down on paper sometimes gets rid of the angry, upset, whatever bad feelings but it also helps you to remember the great, wonderful, happy feelings.
• Keep in touch - with friends and family. I'm getting to that point in my life now that I'm graduated where we are all starting a new life and moving on. I don't want to forget those that mean the world to me. I want them to know that they mean the world to me.
• Losen up - this kind of goes with being more adventurous, but there are times when I can be too serious. I need to take life and laugh at it!

Those are some of the things I'd like to do with my life this year. I'm excited for things to come. Who knows what tomorrow holds.

I end with words from Mary Kay Ash as her daily calendar for the year says: "Make every day count. Make every hour count. Make every minute count. And don't stop until you have exercised your full potential, realizing your total destiny to become the person that you, and only you, are capable of being."