Novel brainstorming
It has sure been awhile since I mentioned my novel hasn't it? I am sure that some of you are wondering to yourself is she ever going get started or if I am going to give up totally. Well I can tell you this I am not giving up but I had a severe case of writer's block and a couple people in my extended family advised me to take a break and not to do anything including the brainstorming and the ideas will come back and sure enough they have been pouring in ever since I went to dad's. Yes I would still take my black binder with me just in case the ideas would come when I would say I was at my grandma's or dad's and sure enough that's what happened. In fact as soon as an idea for what I wanted a character to look like or what I wanted their names to be I intermediately wrote it down so I wouldn't forget.
I have to admit that was one of my hugest mistakes. There were times when I wouldn't write it down right when it came to me and when I went to do it later I had forgotten some of it such as what was color hair did I want this character to have LOL. Dad kept on laughing at me as we were talking and as soon as I had an idea I'd open the binder and jot it down. I must admit there is still some research to do before I can actually begin on the actual novel but it's progress. I am still on the process of creating characters and it's funny because to get ideas on names I am going on baby websites looking at baby names. Maybe I should ask for a baby book for my birthday LOL. :) I know Jessie used to do that to get ideas on names when she was working on her story ;)
But anyway I was obsessed in doing that yesterday but unfortunately I can't spend as much time with that today I am afraid, I need to tend to my bedroom. I never give my my bedroom a good cleaning like I said I was going to do LOL. Well I will keep you updated on how I am doing and what page I am on when I am actually writing pages. :) Well I am happy to say that mom is feeling a little better. ;) I better get going lots of love.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Fabulous, yummy ribs; Nathan's debate
What a tasty and yummy dinner dad had fixed us this evening. Yes we had his famous homemade BBQ sauce over baby back ribs that everyone looks forward to having every Summer. In fact this was the first time of the season that I had eaten them. He had made them before on another nice day but I was unable to go down because grandma and grandpa were at the house along with uncle Craig and Aunt Lisa having one of our pool parties and I didn't want to leave them so I told him the next time he makes them give me a heads up and I will do my best to scarf some down and sure enough today was the day he made them. In addition to that he made OUR favorite broccoli cheese rice casserole, along with cucumbers and sour cream.
He told me that he forgot to make the cucumbers and sour cream last time and that he was glad that I was here so that I could remind him to peal the cucumbers this morning LOL. :) Well anyway it got done and the meal was delicious. Nathan and Hailee came down and ate with us and as we were eating we talked all different subjects came up. Some of the topics were Boxing
Buck antlers
fishing
Nathan's college classes for next year
Justin Beiber. I was guilty of that. Sorry LOL. Anyway that led to the topic of Nathan's hair. Everyone wants him to get it cut off. He wears it longer than me now I think. :) Anyway all I can say is it is long enough for him to pull it up in a pony tail.
Hailee CAN'T stand it when he puts it up in a pony tail. She likes it when he wears his glasses to keep it off his face. When Nathan asked why she disliked it so much when he put up in a ponytail she answered,
Ponytails are for girls, if you are really that desperate to get it off your face, get it cut off." Dad nodded and said that he will give him two months and if it's not cut off by then he will take matters into his own hands. Uh Oh Nathan better run for it LOL. I on the other hand don't care what he does to it. I like it either way. Well anyway so you know I am back at mom's but she is sick with the flu. Hope she get's better soon. Don't worry I asked dad to give me these EmergenC packets. They are packed with vitamin C so I am not going to be sick on your wedding day Jess. Well I am going to run. Lots of love.
What a tasty and yummy dinner dad had fixed us this evening. Yes we had his famous homemade BBQ sauce over baby back ribs that everyone looks forward to having every Summer. In fact this was the first time of the season that I had eaten them. He had made them before on another nice day but I was unable to go down because grandma and grandpa were at the house along with uncle Craig and Aunt Lisa having one of our pool parties and I didn't want to leave them so I told him the next time he makes them give me a heads up and I will do my best to scarf some down and sure enough today was the day he made them. In addition to that he made OUR favorite broccoli cheese rice casserole, along with cucumbers and sour cream.
He told me that he forgot to make the cucumbers and sour cream last time and that he was glad that I was here so that I could remind him to peal the cucumbers this morning LOL. :) Well anyway it got done and the meal was delicious. Nathan and Hailee came down and ate with us and as we were eating we talked all different subjects came up. Some of the topics were Boxing
Buck antlers
fishing
Nathan's college classes for next year
Justin Beiber. I was guilty of that. Sorry LOL. Anyway that led to the topic of Nathan's hair. Everyone wants him to get it cut off. He wears it longer than me now I think. :) Anyway all I can say is it is long enough for him to pull it up in a pony tail.
Hailee CAN'T stand it when he puts it up in a pony tail. She likes it when he wears his glasses to keep it off his face. When Nathan asked why she disliked it so much when he put up in a ponytail she answered,
Ponytails are for girls, if you are really that desperate to get it off your face, get it cut off." Dad nodded and said that he will give him two months and if it's not cut off by then he will take matters into his own hands. Uh Oh Nathan better run for it LOL. I on the other hand don't care what he does to it. I like it either way. Well anyway so you know I am back at mom's but she is sick with the flu. Hope she get's better soon. Don't worry I asked dad to give me these EmergenC packets. They are packed with vitamin C so I am not going to be sick on your wedding day Jess. Well I am going to run. Lots of love.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Baby talk; a good laugh
Yes I am still here just in case you are wondering LOL. There was nothing really exciting interesting to blog about and so you know Joy and Katey did come over to lay out by the pool the other day but it seemed like I am always blogging about every single pool party you were probably sick of it so I didn't want to bore you with another. But anyway last night mom, Mark and I went to a blues festival. It was a festival where different bands come and play blues music and you can bring your fold up chairs and listen to them play and they have all these different kinds of venders that you would normally see at festivals such as french fries, hot dogs, pizza ect. For the record I had treated myself to a corn dog and to a funnel cake.
We had met Rachel and Mark and a friend of hers named Amy who gave me a manicure and pedicure before I had my brain surgery. Well anyway even though it was loud we did our best to talk and with Rachel mom and I couldn't help but ask questions about the baby she was expecting. Mom asked her how Anthony was feeling about having a new edition to the family and about having to share his grandparent's. Rachael answered that he is excited to meet the baby but he is not excited to share his grandparents. He said to her how would it be like to have grandpa and grandma watch the baby sometimes? he made a face and answered.
"They won't be able to, they are allergic to babies." Mom and I both laughed at that and then we said that they were invited up to the pool anytime since Anthony is now taking swimming lessons again. After a while we talked about how long she has before she has to go back to work and she said she will be returning in November which isn't bad because that is when the holidays start. After awhile the topic of the baby shower came up. It is going to be on July 15th and from what I heard Bridget is organizing it.
From what I heard it is going to be a decent crowd and Rachel has included Joy and Hailee in the invite along with mom and I. So I am sure it will be nice. Just in case you are wondering about the names. She decided on Gabriel (male)
Sophia (female)
As we were talking mom got a text from Joy saying we are on You Tube. She had uploaded video from mom's 50th birthday party of Mark and his golf buddies doing the YMCA. Check it out and you will laugh. ;) Comment and let me know what you think LOL. Well I better go I need to get packing this is the day I am going to my dad's to spend some quality father daughter time.
Yes I am still here just in case you are wondering LOL. There was nothing really exciting interesting to blog about and so you know Joy and Katey did come over to lay out by the pool the other day but it seemed like I am always blogging about every single pool party you were probably sick of it so I didn't want to bore you with another. But anyway last night mom, Mark and I went to a blues festival. It was a festival where different bands come and play blues music and you can bring your fold up chairs and listen to them play and they have all these different kinds of venders that you would normally see at festivals such as french fries, hot dogs, pizza ect. For the record I had treated myself to a corn dog and to a funnel cake.
We had met Rachel and Mark and a friend of hers named Amy who gave me a manicure and pedicure before I had my brain surgery. Well anyway even though it was loud we did our best to talk and with Rachel mom and I couldn't help but ask questions about the baby she was expecting. Mom asked her how Anthony was feeling about having a new edition to the family and about having to share his grandparent's. Rachael answered that he is excited to meet the baby but he is not excited to share his grandparents. He said to her how would it be like to have grandpa and grandma watch the baby sometimes? he made a face and answered.
"They won't be able to, they are allergic to babies." Mom and I both laughed at that and then we said that they were invited up to the pool anytime since Anthony is now taking swimming lessons again. After a while we talked about how long she has before she has to go back to work and she said she will be returning in November which isn't bad because that is when the holidays start. After awhile the topic of the baby shower came up. It is going to be on July 15th and from what I heard Bridget is organizing it.
From what I heard it is going to be a decent crowd and Rachel has included Joy and Hailee in the invite along with mom and I. So I am sure it will be nice. Just in case you are wondering about the names. She decided on Gabriel (male)
Sophia (female)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Getting down to the wire
It sure is getting closer to the big I do for Jess and from what I have read on her on her last blog post she is excited and she seems to be be a little nervous. LOL she seemed to be a little chitter chattery the last time we were together and it seems like you only get like that Jess when you are nervous or excited. :) But anyway don't feel bad about talking I had enjoyed hearing you chatter. Okay Okay I will stop now and I was glad to hear that she had accomplished everything on her do list for the wedding. I on the other hand still have some things to accomplish since I can't drive and I need some extended help.
I am happy to say that I got my hair trimmed and my faced waxed the last time before the event so that was one thing off my to do list. So all that is left is
color my hair
manicure and pedicure
Atending the rehersal and the wedding on time. so the to do list is finally going to come to a close until the next big event once these come to a close. :) It's such a beautiful day and my mom is laying out by the pool and I am going to join her. So bye for now.
It sure is getting closer to the big I do for Jess and from what I have read on her on her last blog post she is excited and she seems to be be a little nervous. LOL she seemed to be a little chitter chattery the last time we were together and it seems like you only get like that Jess when you are nervous or excited. :) But anyway don't feel bad about talking I had enjoyed hearing you chatter. Okay Okay I will stop now and I was glad to hear that she had accomplished everything on her do list for the wedding. I on the other hand still have some things to accomplish since I can't drive and I need some extended help.
I am happy to say that I got my hair trimmed and my faced waxed the last time before the event so that was one thing off my to do list. So all that is left is
color my hair
manicure and pedicure
Atending the rehersal and the wedding on time. so the to do list is finally going to come to a close until the next big event once these come to a close. :) It's such a beautiful day and my mom is laying out by the pool and I am going to join her. So bye for now.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Fourth church visit; kitty fuss
Well it has been awhile but I went to church with Jessie again. As you you notice every post that has to do with Jessie's church I just label them first, second, ect, that is because there are times that I don't really remember the sermon all that well because I am blogging hours later for the record there might be times where I might attend another church service with grandpa or father which are not the same religion as Jessie. So in that case my blog post might be titled First (Catholic) church visit. Of course it isn't my first ever catholic church visit but would have been since I have blogged. Okay Okay sorry for the chitter chatter but Jessie picked me up at 8:45 and she was wearing these beat up heals to try to get used to walking in heals.
She wore these ankle braces underneath to help her and she did quite well once she got used to them but she admitted that her shoes for the wedding were a little higher. As she was beginning to walk there were times where I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing because at first she kind of reminded me of how Hermione granger looked in Harry Potter when she walked in Gringrotts dressed as Bellatrex Lestrage. Well anyway the Sunday school service was taught by pastor David Denny and it was review about the whole bible. He than handed out study guides and warned us that there was going to be a quiz next week to study for. Uh Oh I won't be able to take it because my dad invited to spend a couple days with him next weekend so I guess I will just have to make it up or fail.
Well anyway I am really rusty on the church sermon but there was a guest deacon who spoke and he did a great job. Jessie had nursery duty so she was in a separate room during service but Lula
(Jessie's mother in law) kindly offered me to join them. Afterwards after getting a bite to eat mom and I went to pick up Katey so that we could go to get her new kitties that she had seen that the mall that the humane society had brought. They are adorable. They are brother and sister and they are white and gray and they look identical. Yes the evening was about the kitties and it made Onyx not very happy. In fact from what I heard he stole one of their toys that Joy had given them and stole a feather. Silly dog LOL. Well I am going to go make some breakfast bye.
Well it has been awhile but I went to church with Jessie again. As you you notice every post that has to do with Jessie's church I just label them first, second, ect, that is because there are times that I don't really remember the sermon all that well because I am blogging hours later for the record there might be times where I might attend another church service with grandpa or father which are not the same religion as Jessie. So in that case my blog post might be titled First (Catholic) church visit. Of course it isn't my first ever catholic church visit but would have been since I have blogged. Okay Okay sorry for the chitter chatter but Jessie picked me up at 8:45 and she was wearing these beat up heals to try to get used to walking in heals.
She wore these ankle braces underneath to help her and she did quite well once she got used to them but she admitted that her shoes for the wedding were a little higher. As she was beginning to walk there were times where I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing because at first she kind of reminded me of how Hermione granger looked in Harry Potter when she walked in Gringrotts dressed as Bellatrex Lestrage. Well anyway the Sunday school service was taught by pastor David Denny and it was review about the whole bible. He than handed out study guides and warned us that there was going to be a quiz next week to study for. Uh Oh I won't be able to take it because my dad invited to spend a couple days with him next weekend so I guess I will just have to make it up or fail.
Well anyway I am really rusty on the church sermon but there was a guest deacon who spoke and he did a great job. Jessie had nursery duty so she was in a separate room during service but Lula
(Jessie's mother in law) kindly offered me to join them. Afterwards after getting a bite to eat mom and I went to pick up Katey so that we could go to get her new kitties that she had seen that the mall that the humane society had brought. They are adorable. They are brother and sister and they are white and gray and they look identical. Yes the evening was about the kitties and it made Onyx not very happy. In fact from what I heard he stole one of their toys that Joy had given them and stole a feather. Silly dog LOL. Well I am going to go make some breakfast bye.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Love language test; a newly hemmed dress
I am sure that most people have heard of the Dugger family. The family that has their own reality show on TLC and that was formally called 18 kids and counting but if you have been following them you should know that their show is now called 19 kids and counting. I have been a loyal fan I would say for 5 years and I would say it's amazing how they raise that many children and how they do it. Well anyway since I like them on facebook they send me updates such as when the mother (Michelle) will blog and one of her recent blog posts was about Love language. She talked about how her and her children read this specific book together called The five Love Languages of Children.
She says that she will have her children go on the books website with her where they can fill out a 30 question test to find out your results. After you are done you get scores such as
1. spending time
2. touching
3. being able to accept gifts.
4. being told that you are loved
5. written notes of admiration.
I thought it would be interesting to find out my love language so I went on the website and took a test. There are many tests you can take. Of course I chose the love test for the singles since I do not have a boyfriend or children yet and yes I will share my results.
I scored 8 in spending time
1 in Touch. (Which did not surprise me. I do not like to be hugged. Yes I do give hugs but they are the quick one armed hugs, and please just because I told you guys I don't like hugs doesn't mean that you can't hug me it just won't be a big one.
4 in being able to accept gifts. I have always loved getting gifts but as I got older I just felt that family or friends didn't have to get me anything on my birthday.
2 in being told that I am loved. I don't know why that is. I think it's because I have trouble telling people by mouth that I love them. It's almost like I am almost afraid that they are not going to believe me for some reason which is silly of course but I have no problem texting mom or dad that i love them. and of course the course I scored an 8 on receiving writing notes. I love notes and those were my result. Well anyway today I tried on my newly hemmed black and white dress and I must say the seamstress did an excellent job. It was so funny because I kept on wanting to hold onto the bottom of the dress because I was still afraid I was going to trip over it . Have any of you girls had that feeling ? It seems like I have that feeling with any formal gown or dress but Mark gave an approving whistle when I modeled it for him with my sandals on. UH OH I better get ready for pictures before the rehearsal dinner LOL. My family is already is begging mom to take pictures of me in my bridesmaid's dress. This day's supposed to be about Jessie and David LOL. Well I got to run. ,
I am sure that most people have heard of the Dugger family. The family that has their own reality show on TLC and that was formally called 18 kids and counting but if you have been following them you should know that their show is now called 19 kids and counting. I have been a loyal fan I would say for 5 years and I would say it's amazing how they raise that many children and how they do it. Well anyway since I like them on facebook they send me updates such as when the mother (Michelle) will blog and one of her recent blog posts was about Love language. She talked about how her and her children read this specific book together called The five Love Languages of Children.
She says that she will have her children go on the books website with her where they can fill out a 30 question test to find out your results. After you are done you get scores such as
1. spending time
2. touching
3. being able to accept gifts.
4. being told that you are loved
5. written notes of admiration.
I thought it would be interesting to find out my love language so I went on the website and took a test. There are many tests you can take. Of course I chose the love test for the singles since I do not have a boyfriend or children yet and yes I will share my results.
I scored 8 in spending time
1 in Touch. (Which did not surprise me. I do not like to be hugged. Yes I do give hugs but they are the quick one armed hugs, and please just because I told you guys I don't like hugs doesn't mean that you can't hug me it just won't be a big one.
4 in being able to accept gifts. I have always loved getting gifts but as I got older I just felt that family or friends didn't have to get me anything on my birthday.
2 in being told that I am loved. I don't know why that is. I think it's because I have trouble telling people by mouth that I love them. It's almost like I am almost afraid that they are not going to believe me for some reason which is silly of course but I have no problem texting mom or dad that i love them. and of course the course I scored an 8 on receiving writing notes. I love notes and those were my result. Well anyway today I tried on my newly hemmed black and white dress and I must say the seamstress did an excellent job. It was so funny because I kept on wanting to hold onto the bottom of the dress because I was still afraid I was going to trip over it . Have any of you girls had that feeling ? It seems like I have that feeling with any formal gown or dress but Mark gave an approving whistle when I modeled it for him with my sandals on. UH OH I better get ready for pictures before the rehearsal dinner LOL. My family is already is begging mom to take pictures of me in my bridesmaid's dress. This day's supposed to be about Jessie and David LOL. Well I got to run. ,
Friday, June 1, 2012
Some needed rain; busy month
Can you believe that June is here already? Time seems to be passing by quickly and it seems like it is a start of a busy month. It seems like we are starting out with some nice needed rain. LOL I am sure grandpa is rejoicing when he woke up and saw it was raining outside. In fact when I mentioned that we got a little bit the other day he just scuffed and scowled and said,
"We hardly got anything, we just got a spit."
In fact grandma said if we aren't going to get anything now we probably aren't going to get anything because July and August are some of the driest months. So luckily we will get a start. Mark was telling mom this morning that this rain might do her some good at the mall as well because from what I heard things have been slow. But anyway I have got to admit rain has some negative sides too. It keeps me from taking my walks outside or at least right now.
I heard it is supposed to stop around lunchtime but in the meantime I might go give my room a real good cleaning. By that I mean everything dusting the dresser, vacuuming, you name it and than I might go in the basement and workout. Well anyway it seems like this month is a busy time ahead along with many other events of the Summer. Here are some of them,
16th Jessie's wedding day.
18th Nathan's birthday
19th grandpa's birthday we usually celebrate them at the same time around Father's day by having a huge cook out/ pool party. Maybe a week later going to my grandparents for a weekend of fun since mom and Mark might be going to Cincinnati with a few couples. Of course there is that musical that grandma told me about but like I said on the previous post that will probably not be till August. Well I will keep you posted on how each event goes so stay tuned. :)
Can you believe that June is here already? Time seems to be passing by quickly and it seems like it is a start of a busy month. It seems like we are starting out with some nice needed rain. LOL I am sure grandpa is rejoicing when he woke up and saw it was raining outside. In fact when I mentioned that we got a little bit the other day he just scuffed and scowled and said,
"We hardly got anything, we just got a spit."
In fact grandma said if we aren't going to get anything now we probably aren't going to get anything because July and August are some of the driest months. So luckily we will get a start. Mark was telling mom this morning that this rain might do her some good at the mall as well because from what I heard things have been slow. But anyway I have got to admit rain has some negative sides too. It keeps me from taking my walks outside or at least right now.
I heard it is supposed to stop around lunchtime but in the meantime I might go give my room a real good cleaning. By that I mean everything dusting the dresser, vacuuming, you name it and than I might go in the basement and workout. Well anyway it seems like this month is a busy time ahead along with many other events of the Summer. Here are some of them,
16th Jessie's wedding day.
18th Nathan's birthday
19th grandpa's birthday we usually celebrate them at the same time around Father's day by having a huge cook out/ pool party. Maybe a week later going to my grandparents for a weekend of fun since mom and Mark might be going to Cincinnati with a few couples. Of course there is that musical that grandma told me about but like I said on the previous post that will probably not be till August. Well I will keep you posted on how each event goes so stay tuned. :)
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