Out of the dog house...

So... if you've read my previous post, then you are well aware of my Valentine's Day horror. (ha ok I know it wasn't the end of the world... but it was CLOSE). The following week he made up for it with these:

I know the picture is kind of hard to see but it's like six little diamonds arranged in sort of a circle. I love them, but I most definitely didn't need jewelry for him to make up for it... lots of money that we don't have, but whatever I'll take it! So... he's officially out of the doghouse. (PS... for those of you who know me well, please take note in the pictures of how I have given up biting my nails... thank you thank you). Oh ... and I know they are really late but here are some pictures of the Grand Hall at Union Station (where we stayed Vday...) So beautiful!

The new job is going great... the days go by so quickly because I'm constantly busy. Sometimes I even forget about lunch, which is SO unlike me. I'm learning a lot and I know I'm getting some great experience in my field.

I'm not really sure what else to report... not a whole lot going on lately really, except that we leave for London in like 15 days or something... so pumped. No big plans this weekend yet really... layin low as always.

Hope everyone is well. Bye for now....

Not a happy camper...

Hello all... I hope everyone had a marvelous Valentine's Day with their loved ones. I had quite the interesting one to say the least... going to try to make a long story short here so bare with me. So Thursday, Valentine's Day, I sit at work all day anxiously awaiting what presents I might be getting. When no flowers or anything came to work I drove home knowing that something would be waiting at the house for me. However, I came home to a gift-less house. That morning, I left Brian a basket full of Valentine's stuff so he'd have it when he came home for work (he got off at 2PM because he had class that night). So I figured surely he'd leave me something but nope. NOTHING. Now, take into consideration that it was that special time of the month for me, and you can just imagine how upset I was. I balled the entire night until he got home. He apologized a million times for not getting me anything, and I'm still not too sure why he didn't, but needless to say he was not on my good list that night or the following day. I was just really hurt that it was our FIRST Valentine's as a married couple and I got nothing. It's not like he had to spend a lot of money or anything... a card/note, flowers, anything you know? Also, all I've done for the past MONTH is talk about Valentine's Day... hence my blog posts about how much I LOVE Vday...

So Friday comes around and I'm still hurt... at work I can't think about much else and when I get off and head home I'm not sure what to expect. He did end up getting me flowers... said they were an apologee and that he'd find a way to make it up to me. I know he's really sorry... you could tell that just by looking at him, but we won't have Valentine's Day again for another year and it won't be our first one...

Saturday we went downtown to the Hyatt like we had planned... we really did have a great time, but the whole time I'm kinda just waiting for SOMETHING to show me that he's really sorry and he's trying to make it up to me but nothing out of the ordinary happened.

I really just need to come to terms with the fact that he is a GUY, and he always will be. He doesn't think like I do and he cannot read my mind. Why don't they realize that it's not about how much money they spend? All he would have to do is spend some time writing me a note or lighting some candles... ya know?

Ok I'm done venting. Everything is fine now, but NEXT Valentine's Day better be out of this world! ha!

ExCiTeD!!!

Yes people... it's true...Valentine's Day is TOMORROW and I couldn't be more excited. However, my excitement will have to carry over until Saturday, because like I explained in my previous post, that is when we are celebrating, and I can't wait!! I hope everyone has some amazing things planned for their valentine. I have a couple of things planned for tomorrow that he doesn't know about ( I can say that because he NEVER reads my blog... seriously.) So... we'll take lots of pictures this weekend during our Valentine's celebration. First Valentine's as a married couple :) Speaking of that... we will be married 6 months next month... insane! It feels like yesterday.

In the spirit of Valentine's, (how many times have I typed "valentine" in this blog already??) I thought I would let you all know why my husband, my valentine is the greatest...

- He is just as goofy and strange as I am... I'm glad people can't hear our normal day-to-day conversations because they would think we were nuts

- When I'm cooking he comes in the kitchen and talks to me about my day

- He's smart, kind, caring, trustworthy, and PATIENT with probably the most difficult woman on the planet (yeah... me)

- During the day he'll send me text messages that say, "I can't wait to see you tonight!" when all we do is sit around and watch TV together.

- We laugh all day, everyday

- He is a professional cuddler...

- He says I love you all the time and just because

- He is my soulmate and best friend for life

I love you baby!!

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day everyone!!

Job New-ness...

So I started the new job on Monday. So far so good. However, I hate how when you start a new job you feel like you are walking around the office with "I'm new and have no clue what's going on" stamped on your forehead for everyone to see. Oh well... that will go away in due time, but I've never been a fan of the first few months at a new job. I do like my job though... the drive is so much easier and I actually get home at a reasonable time. Brian and I have struggled with having time to go to the gym with my other job, but now we've been going as soon as I get home and we still have time to get home and make dinner. So much better.

We made our Valentine's Day plans!!! The night before we left for our honeymoon we stayed at the Hyatt Regency downtown. It's a part of Union Station (if you're not familiar with St. Louis... Union Station is actually a huge old train station that they turned into a bunch of cool shops, bars, and restaurants). But anyway... we had so much fun that night so we decided to try it out again. They have a Valentine's Day special that includes valet parking, champagne and truffels, free in-room movie, and breakfast the next morning. So we are really excited. We are going on Saturday night because Brian has class all day Saturday (Friday wouldn't make much sense). I already gave him his present (North Face Jacket) but I told him not to get me anything since we are paying a hefty price for the hotel. However, all women know that's code for "You better get me something thoughtful". haha... jk... a night with him is enough.

Side note: sitting at work and I just got flowers from my parents saying "Happy first week". :) aweeeee....

No big plans this weekend yet... layin low as always. Might fit some bowling or a movie in there somewhere who knows!!?? Crazy life we lead I know...

Peace out.

I didn't cry this time!

Well I did it! I really didn't think I'd have the guts but I'm glad I went through with it. It's going to be SO much easier to fix. I'm still in shock of how short it really is, but I think that will pass. I've got nothing but positive reviews so far, so that helps. Brian really likes it. So... mission accomplished...got my hair chopped off and didn't cry!

Start the new job on Monday. I guess I can tell ya'll more about it now since my last official day at Gateway is tomorrow. The company is called Bohn & Dawson. They make a bunch of specialized parts for lots of different companies all over the world. St. Louis is their headquarters but they also have offices in Texas, China, and a bunch of other places that I can't remember right now. Ha. So basicially I'll be working with the Product Managers quoting all of these companies and making sure they get what they are paying for. I'll probably have a lot of learning to do in my first couple of months, but that's true with any job. It pays well, and it's about 30 minutes closer to our house! BIG PLUS. I'll keep you updated on how my first week goes!!

Super Bowl weekend! Yay!! I LOVE THE SUPER BOWL. I only wish that the Monday after the Super Bowl was some sort of National holiday... sucks going to work the next day. What's my pick you ask? Well... you hear all of these people going against the Patriots and praying that the Giants can some how pull it off... NOT ME. I think what the Patriots have done this season is amazing and I would love to see them go undefeated. They deserve it... plus I've never been an Eli Manning fan by any means. He annoys me and I can't explain why. He just seems like a big baby... sorry if some of ya'll are Eli fans. So anyway... without a doubt I think the Pats are taking this one. I hope the Giants can make a game of it, but I guess we'll see! We'll be at the house watching with my parents and probably Gretchen and Justin. I'm excited for finger foods! :)

I hope ya'll have a wonderful weekend, and if there are any of you out there contemplating chopping all your hair off... DO IT!!!

Bye Bye Hair...

Ok so this past Saturday my mom and I went and got our hair done together... I simply wanted a trim and highlights. I told the lady that I wanted to be much lighter (I hadn't had my hair highlighted since before the wedding so I was in bad shape). So... she gave me highlights. They weren't bad but not enough... then she decides that my hair is "dull" so she puts TONER in it. Ummm HELLOOOOO??? Toner makes your hair darker and it totally defeated the purpose of my highlights. Was not happy with the color. AND... for my trim she cut off like an inch and a half. So... needless to say I left there pretty upset. I'm one of those dumb girls that cries whenever I don't like my hair so when Brian came and picked me up he was all confused because I started crying. haha... poor Brian. And of course he could say nothing to make it better.

Now that it has been a few days my hair looks fine, and I know this. I'm just a girl that over reacts. However... I've already made the decision to cut it all off... today. I have an appointment at 3:30. I cut my hair pretty short last year, and I didn't really like it that much. It was a weird cut... I have an idea of what I actually want this time and I'm bringing a couple of pictures. So... wish me luck! Let's hope I don't leave this place crying. I'll post pictures tonight of the final product. Man am I nervous!!

Side note: I know I sound like a total brat when talking about my hair... I don't mean to, but for me it's just that one thing that I'm overly sensitive about.

Bye bye hair!

I lOvE fRiDaYs!!!

It is so much easier to wake up for work on a Friday... and now it's 2PM and my day at work is almost over!! After work I have to go meet Brian at the vet's office. Oscar, being the crazy puppy that he is, decided to go for a stroll in our woods a couple of weeks ago and ended up with quite a wound on his chest. I took him in to get 8 stitches two weeks ago, and tonight he's getting them taken out. Luckily the wound is in a spot where he hasn't been able to lick it at all... it was hilarious watching him try to reach it. Not sure what it was that stuck him, but who knows what's back in those woods. It's so nice having dogs that don't run off. We can let them both out, go get ready, and then 15 minutes later just call their names and they come running back to the door. Who knows what they do in that 15 minutes... but I don't care just as long as they come back and stay in our yard. Really not sure what we'd do without our dogs. Just in case you forgot... here are our cute little (ha!) doggies... (Oscar on the left, Shea on the right)



Nothing too huge planned for this weekend. After we take Oscar to the vet and all that I think we'll probably do dinner and movie. We've been wanting to go to the movies for a long time now. Might see Juno or the sequel to National Treasure. Who knows. I just love going to the movies. I've heard good things about Juno so my vote is for that but I'm sure Brian will have something to say about that...

Saturday my mom and I are going together to get our hair done. I haven't had my hair highlighted since before the wedding and I'm starting to look a bit trashy. ha. My hair has FINALLY started growing out, so I don't think I'll be having much trimming done. Sunday I'm sure we'll do the normal church and lunch then just lay around. I hate the break before the Super Bowl... what the crap will we watch on Sunday??!!

Have a GREAT weekend all my loyal readers... all 3 of you.