Then she makes her dramatic return

...or not that dramatic at all.

I have no real reason that I have been missing from the blog world. I still read blogs often, I just lost the desire to put everything out there after my Oma passed away. I am ready to leap back into this, hopefully to get to the point where I make some friends up in this here blogland.

I am going to participate in Jenni's blog everyday in May challenge. This is a commitment to blog every day in the month of May. Can't wait!
 

Friday Letters

 

 

Dear Friday - First and foremost I am so glad that you're here. I've missed you for 7 days. Make way for the weekend! Dear John - no, not the book, but the boyfriend. I'm excited to get to spend some time with you this weekend and next weekend. Dear GA National Fair - I've always wanted to partake in the adventure that is you. Do not disappoint, as I'm sure you won't. I'm going to get the unlimited wristband and ride your rides and eat your healthy food. Dear Friends - Thank you for always making sure that there is a smile on my face - I am so excited for the bonfire tomorrow night -it is sure to be a lot of fun! Dear Netherworld - I won't be visiting you tonight like my friends wanted me to. It's not you it's me. I'm a scardy cat and WILL NOT give myself a panic attack over a haunted house. See you never! Dear Traffic - If you could please clear up before I leave work in 15 minutes that would be AMAZING!! Dear Oma - I miss you SO much. It's almost been three weeks since you've left this world and gone on to bigger and better things, but it seems like we were having our little picnic in your hospital room yesterday. I just want one more hug, one more hand squeeze, one more smile, one more conversation. I love you and think of you every single day. Dear Mom - I know you miss your mom, a lot. Every day is hard for you, but you sure do try to laugh a little and you always bring Oma into conversations. I love the memories you have of her that we shared and that you had before I was even thought of. You two were the best of friends, and I'm glad you and I are close to. I am here for you and I know sometimes you're the one having to comfort me, but you can always come to me to comfort you. I love you! Dear blogworld - I have been more MIA than usual - well, I've never been truly consistent. I hope that changes soon. I have had a lot going on and I just want to say that I still read people's blogs.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone. I plan to take tons of pictures of the fair on Sunday (possibly with my phone, since this girl wants to ride rides) and will write a post about it next week.

Fill in the Blank Friday

 

1. My favorite flower is a tulip or pretty much any flower!

2. You should never talk about  politics. I have to agree with this one. It gets too heated and some people don't even listen to the other party's point of view, but just say everything they think they're for. I can't handle that.

3. My favorite discovery as of late is my Chi hair dryer. I can get my hair dryed and straightened within 30 minutes, which used to take me almost an hour. It's amazing.

4. This fall you will probably find me wearing all things comfy. I am all about comfort. When I get home I immediately change into the most comfortable pajamas, even if there are still things to do around the house.

5. I wish I were  already enjoying my weekend.

6. My favorite TV show currently is hard to pinpoint. I like a lot of shows. I am really liking the new show Revolution on NBC and also Elementary.

7. This weekend I want to have a lot of fun, and I will. I'm going to a cookout/bonfire tomorrow night and Sunday I'm going to the GA National Fair. I have always wanted to go, but never have.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Fill in the Blank Friday

 

1.  The last thing I ate was    Sour S’ghetti.. Yes, I did. It was amazingly sour and sweet.. Not Sour Patch Kids – but still SO GOOD.

2.  The last time I went to the beach was  in June – I went to Key West for the first time. I want to go to the beach again and never come back!

3. My last vacation was same as above. I’ve had mini weekend getaways for a wedding and what not, but that’s it. I used my vacation time to take care and me with my grandmother while she was in the hospital before she passed away last week.

4. The last place I drove was to the best store ever across the street. It is called Five Below and it is AMAZING. Everything is 5 dollars or less and that is where the Sour S’ghetti came from (no worries, it was Hasbro)

5. The last song I listened to was something on the radio – not sure what the name was.. hmmm. It was catchy, but not Call Me Maybe.. haha

6. The last thing I watched on TV was Elementary… and I LOVED IT… Humor, weirdness, and murder mysteries = perfection.. oh AND British Accent!

7. The last time I said "I love you" was when I last talked to mi madre.

September 1

This girl is turning 26 on the 18th. I'm not necessarily excited - I thought my life would be much different at this age than it is. I thought I'd be married planning on having a couple of kids the next couple of years. Am I upset that it has panned out to how I imagined? Honestly, it depends on the day of the week or the time of the day. I want that, yes, but I do have a loving boyfriend. It could definitely be worse. This is my year. I finally have a full time job - and they like me! Like I ever doubted that. Okay, I'll be more modest, I really was not sure. I just like to think I'm easy to get along with and a hard worker.

So, in honor of turning 26, I am going list 26 things that I want to do in my upcoming year of life!

1. Spend as much time as possible with my Oma.
2. Bring as many smiles to my mom's face as I can as she struggles with what's going on with her mom. Reminding myself daily that even though my heart breaks a little every day, she needs a light in her life right now.
3. Go to church more, I have a hard time with church. I loved it when I was in High School, but then drama, politics, and too much hypocrisy happened. I love The Lord, and I know He knows this... I do like the comfort of a church family - I just want to find one that doesn't come along with the drama that my last church did.
4. Pay off all of my credit cards.
5. Read MORE.
6. Watch every episode of my favorite show again - Gilmore Girls...
7. Get engaged... Be happy with where I am in life instead of comparing it to people who have what I thought I'd have.
8. Blog - Blog - Blog. I love reading blogs and I want to build the following I see on others... But I can't do that if I'm flaky.
9. Smile more.
10. Love more.
11. Socialize more.
12. Gossip less.
13. Do morel logic puzzles - may sound nerdy, but I love how much thought goes into them.
14. Commit myself to working out AT LEAST 3 days a week.
15. Compliment people more.
16. Learn to take compliments.
17. Be the person I'd want to be friends with.
18. Build my savings account, so I have emergency $.
19. Sing my heart out.
20. Learn how to really use my beautiful Canon T3i.
21. Eat clean.
22. Make blog friends.
23. Be less selfish.
24. Grow out my hair - I always cut it when I really want it to be longer!
25. Start a journal.
26. Be less shy - or well less socially awkward.

I know that's a long list.. old lady over here.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I plan to lounge around the house and work on some crafts. Everyone else here in GA is watching college football - sorry, it's not really for me.

WWTK Wednesday–Would you rather…

I’m linking up with Mamarazzi and Crazymama.

{one} WYR...have your own private jet or your own private island?
Have my own private jet. It can take me anywhere in the world – so I could go to remote islands without owning them.

{two} WYR...be very good looking or very smart?
Smart – looks can only get you so far. Not that I’d want to scare people away with my looks!

{three}WYR...have the ability to be invisible or the ability to fly?
The ability to be invisible.. I have my own private jet, hello… it can fly me. It has nothing to do with the fact that I’m scared of heights and if something isn’t around me – I panic!

{four} WYR...have the ability to read minds or control the weather?
Control the weather. I don’t want to know what people are thinking. I don’t want to hear people’s negative. That would be exhausting. If it were always positive, then maybe! Also, I’d be all for perfect weather, with occasional showers.

{five} WYR...be able to hear any conversation or take back anything you say?
Take back anything I say. Sometimes things come out that can really hurt people without even having the chance to think about how they’d react or how it sounds. So – I want to be able to do that. I don’t want to hear people’s conversations – there is too much gossip in this world, I’d never know what was true and what was not.. I’m better off not knowing!

WWTK Wednesday - Olympics edition :)

Happy Wednesday, ALL! How is everyone loving the Olympics?! Mamarazzi and Crazymama are asking all kinds of questions about the Olympics - let's see what I had to say!




(1) What was your favorite part of the Opening Ceremonies?

When the countries walk in. It's so interesting to see them all. Just the outfits alone make for some entertainment. Also, I always forget how many countries participate and I love when you see how proud the countries with only 2 or so competing are :)


(2) Which country are you rooting for? ( I realize we aren't all Americans)

I'm half German and half American, so I root for both. Depends on the sport. If Germany had actually made it with their soccer team, I would've rooted for them all the way. Swimming, I root for the USA - love me some Phelps, and also some Lochte.

(3) Which is your favorite event to watch and why?

Swimming - it's just so fast paced and you can see them all competing at the same time. It just keeps you on the edge of your seats. I also love gymnastics (Go USA girls :) ). I'm just a fan of it all - ask my boss, it's been on my computer all day Monday and Tuesday - I'm still working, sort of ;P

(4) Have you found a new sport that is surprisingly delightful?

Not necessarily new, but I've gotten into the beach volleyball and the synchronized diving. That synchronized diving is no joke, and very hardcore!

(5) Have you always been a fan of the Olympics? what is your earliest Olympic Memory?
 
The time I really remember is the Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Living here, I had the opportunity to attend baseball while it was still part of the Olympics. I also got to walk around Centennial Olympic Park and also partake in numerous festivities for the public. There were pins to collect, and just so much excitement :) After that they've kind of been a blur until 2008 - I really started paying more attention. This year I've been even more into it than I was then. I just LOVE competition. I get so invested.
 
Congrats to Michael Phelps for winning his 19th medal, making him the most decorated Olympian of all time.
 
GO USA!!! and GERMANY!!!