Honest Scrap

Here are the rules for this award:

a.) List 10 honest things about you - and make it interesting, even if you have t dig deep!

b.) Pass the award onto 7 bloggers that you feel embody the spirit of the Honest Scap.

1. I LOVE post it notes and school supplies. I don't know how many unused I have and yet I still buy more and more. Such a simple thing but it brings pure joy!

2. I really like change and travel. I get really uneasy if things stay the same for a long time and get horrible cabin fever but when it comes down to the time to change I get really scared and don't want to go through with it.

3. My first experience with a "squatter" in Taiwan I pee-d all over my shoes and didn't even know until the Hubs asked what was all over them.

4. I am very competitive. Maybe to a fault. I can assure you that I am the most competitive person you know, really I am.

5. I lost my left pinkie nail at a birthday party when I was little. It grew back but has a special mark.

6. I really enjoying TPing. Nothing more fun than a role of TP and a clueless target.

7. My favorite TV show is 20/20. I can watch a movie and then watch it again.

8. I am terrified of car accidents. I was in one with a sister and it definitely scarred me. I prefer to drive because I get really anxious with other drivers and if I see accidents I usually get emotional.

9. I want to move back to Taiwan ASAP. I loved it. I know I will love it. Can't wait.

10. I don't think white lies are always "bad". I like to joke (lie) to people but those close to me can always tell when I'm lying. Darn those muscle weakness.

I tag: Katie, Corinne, Becka, Kristie, Kelly, Stephanie T, Megan, Melissa, the relief society girls (if you read this consider yourself tagged)

Random and late pictures

I have not been the best a pciture blogs so here you go! The first is from our Christmas pj's and then some fun in California. Then we went to the Goo Goo Dolls Concert for FREE! the hubs was able to snag some free tickets at the last minute and our bestest friends some too! It was an awesome concert. Corinne and Katie and their sig-nifs sat in the back and my sister Katie, hubs and I rocked up front. It was fun especially for being FREE! Then our Halloween picture. I was an Asian school girl and Caleb was an American English teacher!(all our taiwan friends will appreciate that). Then proof Caleb broke his foot. It was really bad and very painful I am sure. The last are from Cornbelly's maze. We went for like 70 cents or something way cheap. Anyway I know this is a lame post but here are some pictures for my husband.

Why I shouldn't go to walmart

This past weekend was super. We did our taxes ( not a pleasant experience and I really want those living off my money to give it BACK) We had dinner with friends on Friday night (yeah for engagements) then woke up early for my half marathon (pictures to come later) ran a great run for it being blizzard like for most of it. Finished marathon went to kneaders with Rachel and hubs. Got sick. Went home remained sick. Hubs took a test while I slept. Woke up still sick realized we needed to go to the store. It was late. Our options were limited. We went to walmart. I HATE walmart. Maybe it's because they shut down the mom and pop stores, maybe it's because they have horrible ethics, maybe it's because they have signs in Spanish and then English ( this is the blessed US of A here) maybe it's because people think that other people enjoy listening to their screaming spawn of Satan like children. I'm not really sure. But we went. And I received confirmation that I should not go to walmart. There were screaming children everywhere. It's late at night people. I know you are raising your children in Utah but please don't raise your children like your raising them in Utah. And then there were 2 semi cute children.... climbing on top of the water bottle display. ON TOP. And dad was standing back watching. What the letter that comes after E and before G!!!! Are you kidding me. Like I want to buy water that your small children have climbed, sat and who knows what else on. Now I am not a parent, so I am sure people(parents) are saying you don't understand...BLAH. If you don't want to parent your children...don't become a parent. It's simple really. I can recommend some options if you don't understand. I admit it. It's my fault. I really shouldn't go to walmart. But really parents of Utah- I encourage you to parent your children. Don't let them climb on things that are not toys. Don't let them scream while you blissfully tune it out. Don't let them run around thinking someone else will stop them. And while I'm at it. We had our taxes done. This was not a happy experience. I work hard. I pay my taxes. So for those out there who are enjoying living off of the "government" a little tip. It's not the government's money. It's MINE. and I would really like it back.

Ready or not...

Here I go! This Saturday I am running the Provo City half marathon. What am I thinking??? Am I ready???? Yikes! I started to think maybe I'll just do the 5k and that made me sad so I just signed up for it!!!! The last half marathon I did was in Taiwan and it was pretty harsh but an amazing race. This one... not so sure. My impulses have gotten the best of me again. So who of my friends will be there cheering for me at the finish line????? (assuming I make it). And its 13.1.

Mourning a Loss

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Yes it is true and almost too sad to type. Even now a tear is making its way down my cheek. I have tried to not write about sad or emotional things on my blog but this deserves a mention. Last night after a tough fight, an unfair, unbalanced fight, a love was loss. Our inner-tube water polo team Soggy Bottoms.....lost.It was a tough fight. We made it to the tournament and everything. We had a player gone and one was well-LATE. We fought our hearts out and still lost but an ugly amount. We had the best team EVER. Caleb, Kendra, Corinne-Scott, Steff-Joe(missing this fist tournament game) Kurt (with Helena cheering upstairs for us) Karl (and Deborah cheering for us). And we truely had the best team name ever SOGGY BOTTOMS! For those of you who don't know about inner-tube water polo I feel sad for you. Your life is not complete. It is the best most fun game ever. You sit in an inner tube and play water polo (BYU style so they have lame rules you have to follow). For those of you that know me well, know I have a bit maybe more than a bit of a competitive side. And the team we played was so ANNOYING. The girls were actually good as was the goaly but there were 2 count them 2, boys that bugged me to no end. I will now proceed to bash them: Annoying beyond anything, loud mouths, probably never played a real sport in HS or college so now feel the need to make up for it in intermurals, going home alone ( oh yeah I went there), bad smell (not really) bad hair (really) chasing after me when there is ten seconds left even though you already won, sorry wimps. There. I feel much better. Oh and don't worry I said enough to there faces to not worry about writing about them on my blog. And if you think I'm being a sore loser- keep it to yourself. These boys were annoying and Corinne will stand by me. But other than that we had the best time playing and are SO sad to see and end of this game. Until next year Soggy bottoms. You will be missed.

Play Dates

Here are just a few of the many pictures from our play dates with Corinne and Scott. Corinne is my friend from California we meet while I was going to CSUF. We traveled to Brazil together and used to hang out a lot. Well... now we are again. Corinne and Scott have a beautiful house in Lehi and I am so happy to have couple friends. These pictures are from our skating trip to Salt lake, trip to Gardners Village, a 1 am sledding adventure and our Stewart Falls hike. I am really lucky because KaiteBUG and Corinne are the best friends to have and dear ol Becka lives in CA. We love our play dates with you guys and are so glad we can call you up at midnight and your down for some fun! That and Scott and Caleb are two peas in a pod, brothers from another motha: you know what I'm saying. And bug don't feel left out. You just had a baby and you are always invited to play. I L_O_V_E you!

Dear Sunshine

I just wanted to say thank you for making today a beautiful day. You made it warm and I am so grateful to have had an outside run without having to wear tons of clothes and gloves. It was great. Shi shi.
~Kendra