Monday, September 5, 2011
Fall is coming...
Today is the first actual fall-feeling day we've had and it's only the first week of September!
I realize that this bliss will more than likely not last and that we will plunge back into scorching temperatures again once the real fall weather is supposed to arrive, but I'm enjoying it while I can.
I have a long mental list that I wanted to make note of.
Autumn festivities that I want to accomplish this season:
Plant mums in the window boxes.
Make a wreath for our front door.
Carve pumpkins.
Make cider.
Cook with lots and lots of pumpkin, squashes, and spices.
Go to an apple orchard and use those apples to make homemade applesauce.
Wear lots of scarves.
Bike bike bike!
Go on a short backpacking trip.
Stay warm by the what? WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE!
Bonfires at the parent's house.
....and many other things that I can't think of now, but will hopefully remember before it's winter and it's too cold to do anything but curl up on the couch.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Primrose
So.... on Thursday Corbin and I closed on our first house!
It's so weird being a homeowner, especially since I don't get to live there yet.
It's been great, though, getting to finally decorate a space however I want.... thankfully Corbin and I have very similar taste.
I must admit, it has been difficult for me to be patient throughout this whole process considering that now that we have a house, I can't stay there yet.
This has definitely made me very excited about marriage.
All in good time, though.
The painting, the lifting, the clutter, the dirt, and the spills have all made for quite an experience.
We were able to get most all of our furniture into the house in a small uhaul and everything is still on one piece, so I'm very fortunate for that.
Anyway, here is a picture of Corbin and I in front of the house.
I'll probably post some pictures on the Fbook once I have some just so people can see.
I'm already in love with the house.
It's so weird being a homeowner, especially since I don't get to live there yet.
It's been great, though, getting to finally decorate a space however I want.... thankfully Corbin and I have very similar taste.
I must admit, it has been difficult for me to be patient throughout this whole process considering that now that we have a house, I can't stay there yet.
This has definitely made me very excited about marriage.
All in good time, though.
The painting, the lifting, the clutter, the dirt, and the spills have all made for quite an experience.
We were able to get most all of our furniture into the house in a small uhaul and everything is still on one piece, so I'm very fortunate for that.
Anyway, here is a picture of Corbin and I in front of the house.
I'll probably post some pictures on the Fbook once I have some just so people can see.
I'm already in love with the house.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
2400 Miles West
About two months ago I was talking to Kaylyn on Skype and we joked around about how great it would be if I flew out to Seattle to visit her. Just for kicks, I went on Southwest.com to look at tickets and to my surprise they were very reasonable. With very little thought, I went for it and bought two non-refundable tickets to Seattle.
I took the day-long, two plane ride journey to Seattle about two weeks ago and I must say, if I ever have the opportunity to take a spontaneous trip like that again I definitely will. I'm not usually the type of person that says "I need this," but I really needed that trip. It was one of the best weeks I've had in a long time. Before I left, I was stressed about finding a house and a job and trying to act normal while I planned a wedding basically by myself. I'm not too girly, so how the heck am I supposed to know what to do in that department?!
Anyway, Seattle was amazing. The weather was cool and windy, but we had some gorgeous sunny days too and each day was different. Kaylyn and I woke up every morning to tea and breakfast, then would plan something to do during the day, then end the night with cooking or ordering in and watching as many movies as our eyes could handle before passing out. We went to Pike's Place Market, went to two different amazing parks, had a spa-like girly day, shopped, and, my favorite, drove to the Cascade Mountains.
This was my favorite day of the whole week. Two hours of great music and we were literally surrounded by feet and feet of snow and gigantic mountains. It was like we traveled across the world, but it was just next door. At the base of the mountain, I wanted to take pictures, so we stopped at this empty lot and explored around. It was amazing. Tall cedar trees that smelled of Christmas and wet moss adorning every plant. It was an entire ecosystem in one tiny lot. I loved it!
Coming home was good, yet an odd adjustment from the free feeling of being so far removed from everything. It has been an adventure, though. Although I've been sick, Corbin and I are in the process of purchasing our first home and I finally feel that I have a plan for my life career-wise. I don't feel stressed and I wake up feeling excited and at peace about everything. I honestly was unsure of when this feeling would come back. I'm so grateful that it has! This year is going to be a good one.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
In Response To
Sitting on the couch in the morning reading other people's blog postings, I have come to realize that I am not alone.
Reading about being down on oneself or trying to find the Spirit of God and having one's head filled with negative and anxiety has made me realize that my problems are no greater than anyone else's.
And... oddly enough, it's extremely comforting.
I think that being human leads us all to believe that our battles are our own and that "no one understands" or "I'm all alone" and "it's no big deal, I can handle it."
FALSE.
I am over accepting all of this negativity and settling for mediocrity!
We are called to live a radical life and although I'm still learning what exactly that means, we need to stop living in our sin and problems and focus on better more brighter things.
Ever since I first got sick almost three years ago (wow, how times flies...), I have really battled with negativity and depression. The first year that I was sick there was rarely a day when I wouldn't cry or I would have something positive to think about. I was literally living in my own filth and each day I was slowly crawling out of my skin. Since then I have recovered for the most part, yes, but I still am dealing with the aftermath and it's definitely a challenge. My dad always tells me that he thinks no one could handle this situation better than I do, but what he doesn't realize is that secretly I still struggle. I often wonder why me because I'm so pitiful and negative about it. Whenever I'm not feeling well it's literally, as I describe, like someone is putting pressure on the "happy thought" portion of my brain, so it's virtually unable to think pleasant thoughts.
You suck, Liz.
Your life....HA! it's lame.
You're boring.
Where are your friends? Do you have...any?
Forget being attractive, you're weak.
What's your purpose?
All plaguing thoughts that come into my head from time to time.
But! I've learned that when this happens it's a test. A product of my illness or whatever you want to call it.
I AM strong. Why?
Because I have God... even though I often forget.
This summer an odd occurrence happened. I like to call it my breakthrough.
I never truly understood or fully believed that someone could actually be attacked by the devil, but after one Sunday it became very real to me. I went to church, Corbin came over and I was in a bad mood for some reason (probably from evil thoughts!), so he left. I was in the house by myself literally whispering negative thoughts under my breath while I made some guacamole. Once I was done making it, I reached out to grab the bowl and I accidentally knocked it off the counter and watched it shatter into a million pieces onto the floor. Instantly I started screaming. It was seriously the craziest thing. A bowl fell onto the floor and broke and I completely lost control. My mind opened up to evil and I couldn't fight it. I was literally screaming and crying so much at this point I almost threw up. I felt hot, under attack and started grabbing at my head. What the heck is going on?! I thought. It was like something was on me I couldn't shake off. I ran into my dad's office and literally hid under his desk screaming for the demon to go away. Shaking, I ran outside and hid in my car. THEN is where God came in and defeated all. I realized after that day that evil is real and we ARE in battle.
This illness that has plagued the human race has got to go! 2011 is a year for winning. A year to be strong and not let the enemy take hold of us. So, after letting the digital world know all of these secrets that I probably shouldn't tell, I just want to say that even though we all suffer and feel some days that we have the world on our shoulders, just know that the ruler of the universe has chosen each and every one of us for something bigger that we could never even imagine. And THAT is something to smile about.
Reading about being down on oneself or trying to find the Spirit of God and having one's head filled with negative and anxiety has made me realize that my problems are no greater than anyone else's.
And... oddly enough, it's extremely comforting.
I think that being human leads us all to believe that our battles are our own and that "no one understands" or "I'm all alone" and "it's no big deal, I can handle it."
FALSE.
I am over accepting all of this negativity and settling for mediocrity!
We are called to live a radical life and although I'm still learning what exactly that means, we need to stop living in our sin and problems and focus on better more brighter things.
Ever since I first got sick almost three years ago (wow, how times flies...), I have really battled with negativity and depression. The first year that I was sick there was rarely a day when I wouldn't cry or I would have something positive to think about. I was literally living in my own filth and each day I was slowly crawling out of my skin. Since then I have recovered for the most part, yes, but I still am dealing with the aftermath and it's definitely a challenge. My dad always tells me that he thinks no one could handle this situation better than I do, but what he doesn't realize is that secretly I still struggle. I often wonder why me because I'm so pitiful and negative about it. Whenever I'm not feeling well it's literally, as I describe, like someone is putting pressure on the "happy thought" portion of my brain, so it's virtually unable to think pleasant thoughts.
You suck, Liz.
Your life....HA! it's lame.
You're boring.
Where are your friends? Do you have...any?
Forget being attractive, you're weak.
What's your purpose?
All plaguing thoughts that come into my head from time to time.
But! I've learned that when this happens it's a test. A product of my illness or whatever you want to call it.
I AM strong. Why?
Because I have God... even though I often forget.
This summer an odd occurrence happened. I like to call it my breakthrough.
I never truly understood or fully believed that someone could actually be attacked by the devil, but after one Sunday it became very real to me. I went to church, Corbin came over and I was in a bad mood for some reason (probably from evil thoughts!), so he left. I was in the house by myself literally whispering negative thoughts under my breath while I made some guacamole. Once I was done making it, I reached out to grab the bowl and I accidentally knocked it off the counter and watched it shatter into a million pieces onto the floor. Instantly I started screaming. It was seriously the craziest thing. A bowl fell onto the floor and broke and I completely lost control. My mind opened up to evil and I couldn't fight it. I was literally screaming and crying so much at this point I almost threw up. I felt hot, under attack and started grabbing at my head. What the heck is going on?! I thought. It was like something was on me I couldn't shake off. I ran into my dad's office and literally hid under his desk screaming for the demon to go away. Shaking, I ran outside and hid in my car. THEN is where God came in and defeated all. I realized after that day that evil is real and we ARE in battle.
This illness that has plagued the human race has got to go! 2011 is a year for winning. A year to be strong and not let the enemy take hold of us. So, after letting the digital world know all of these secrets that I probably shouldn't tell, I just want to say that even though we all suffer and feel some days that we have the world on our shoulders, just know that the ruler of the universe has chosen each and every one of us for something bigger that we could never even imagine. And THAT is something to smile about.
Monday, November 29, 2010
bizarre
So.... I'm engaged....WHAT?!
It's so bizarre to think about.
I think since I've worked overtime since it happened it hasn't really hit me yet.
I'll look down and see the bling on my finger but for some reason it doesn't seem so strange anymore.
I think this is due to the fact that I've been awaiting this for quite some time.
Ok, so the story.
Thanksgiving day.
Family time.
Food time.
Harry Potter time. (which was awesome by the way)
On the ride home after the movie I was insanely tired, so the two of us didn't really exchange any words (which isn't out of the ordinary by any means for us).
At one point in the silence, he grabbed my hand and I actually remember thinking briefly, "What would it be like if he proposed to me tonight?" But then the thought went away.
We pulled into my driveway on this cold wet evening and I got out of the car to dash into the house.
Before I could even make it up the stairs, Corbin said to hold on, and handed me an envelope with a card in it.
"I want you to read this," he said.
This was weird I thought because he hates it when I read letters in front of him.
I opened the card and it was full with his writing.
My heart instantly began to pound.
This was something big.
I tried to read the letter carefully, but my heart was pounding so fast I could barely see!
At the end it said, "look up now."
I looked up and then it happened.
Me being me I screamed and ran away from him then ran to him then hit him then screamed again then ran away then jumped onto his car and finally back to him again to see the ring at last.
It's beeeautiful!!
We walked in to my awaiting family and we embraced in tears and laughter.
It was a great moment.
I still can't believe it happened, but hey, now I get to plan the rest of my life!
So excited for all of those that I love to embark on this journey with us.
So pumped to marry my best friend :)
It's so bizarre to think about.
I think since I've worked overtime since it happened it hasn't really hit me yet.
I'll look down and see the bling on my finger but for some reason it doesn't seem so strange anymore.
I think this is due to the fact that I've been awaiting this for quite some time.
Ok, so the story.
Thanksgiving day.
Family time.
Food time.
Harry Potter time. (which was awesome by the way)
On the ride home after the movie I was insanely tired, so the two of us didn't really exchange any words (which isn't out of the ordinary by any means for us).
At one point in the silence, he grabbed my hand and I actually remember thinking briefly, "What would it be like if he proposed to me tonight?" But then the thought went away.
We pulled into my driveway on this cold wet evening and I got out of the car to dash into the house.
Before I could even make it up the stairs, Corbin said to hold on, and handed me an envelope with a card in it.
"I want you to read this," he said.
This was weird I thought because he hates it when I read letters in front of him.
I opened the card and it was full with his writing.
My heart instantly began to pound.
This was something big.
I tried to read the letter carefully, but my heart was pounding so fast I could barely see!
At the end it said, "look up now."
I looked up and then it happened.
Me being me I screamed and ran away from him then ran to him then hit him then screamed again then ran away then jumped onto his car and finally back to him again to see the ring at last.
It's beeeautiful!!
We walked in to my awaiting family and we embraced in tears and laughter.
It was a great moment.
I still can't believe it happened, but hey, now I get to plan the rest of my life!
So excited for all of those that I love to embark on this journey with us.
So pumped to marry my best friend :)
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Angel Falls
So, today I sit relaxing after a crazy past two weeks.
I worked 9 days straight, but to get a weekend off to spend with Corbonzo!
We decided to hike to Angel Falls in Big South Fork and camp for the night.
It was quite lovely.
On Saturday, it was really sunny and nice outside, but by the time we reached the top I was very hot and sweaty!
This is the river on the trail before we began the incline.
The hike was pleasant and really cool towards the end.
This is a weird rock formation thing that we hiked through. I said that it felt like an area in an aquarium.
Once at the top, we went to the overlook to rest and stare at the most amazing view. Sadly, I didn't capture any great photos because I couldn't really see my screen. It was so bright up there and very windy!
Here's one:
We camped behind the overlook in a cool little area, had a fire and were in the tent before 8 pm... that's right. We're 22 going on 82.
In the night we were rained on a little bit and in the morning I woke up freezing.
Outside it was beautiful and foggy and we got to hike down in the rain.
Nothing like an adventure with your favorite person in the whole world.
I worked 9 days straight, but to get a weekend off to spend with Corbonzo!
We decided to hike to Angel Falls in Big South Fork and camp for the night.
It was quite lovely.
On Saturday, it was really sunny and nice outside, but by the time we reached the top I was very hot and sweaty!
This is the river on the trail before we began the incline.
The hike was pleasant and really cool towards the end.
This is a weird rock formation thing that we hiked through. I said that it felt like an area in an aquarium.
Once at the top, we went to the overlook to rest and stare at the most amazing view. Sadly, I didn't capture any great photos because I couldn't really see my screen. It was so bright up there and very windy!
Here's one:
We camped behind the overlook in a cool little area, had a fire and were in the tent before 8 pm... that's right. We're 22 going on 82.
In the night we were rained on a little bit and in the morning I woke up freezing.
Outside it was beautiful and foggy and we got to hike down in the rain.
Nothing like an adventure with your favorite person in the whole world.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
The End Draws Near
Kya and I ventured with my dad to explore autumn's affects on Carl Road. In doing so, we attracted 44 cows that became very intrigued by our presence. Kya loved it.
I can't believe that November begins tomorrow. It's really strange to think about. Just over two months ago I was unemployed and now I am fully immersed in my job. It's very busy, but beginning to feel more comfortable. I feel at peace. Seeing the leaves change color and breathing in the cooler air makes me realize that everything that once seemed chaotic is now going to be alright. I feel change in the air and it's a good thing this time. No more confusion or anxiety, just the pure thrill of something new. I want to grasp it so badly now, but I think I'll just sit back and enjoy my favorite time of year not being anxious in anything, but instead enjoying what God has given me. I need to continue to be more patient and days like this one with Kya will only seem more glorious.
I sure do love that pup.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Fall is Here!
So, I'm not really in the mood to write this, especially since I don't blog much anymore, but I thought I would anyway at 11:42 this fine Monday evening.
Life... is great.
Life is Good.
Sadly, this is a popular brand sold at "The Binks."
Holding the position of an Assistant Manager of a locally owned retail store is much different than I thought it would be.
I definitely have responsibility, but I find myself constantly wondering what it would be like if I was actually doing something that I loved.
This, for certain, is not what I'm meant to do.
Now, don't get me wrong, I am extremely content and feel very blessed when I wake up each morning, but...
what is it that I'm called to do?
I feel that I'm supposed to pursue my dream of cooking or opening a restaurant or helping people with their dietary needs, but how?
I'm not worried that I will not be guided in my quest by a large helping hand, but sometimes I have to be my impatient human self and question when I will know/ understand how to embark on my next quest.
On the other hand, I have met some pretty interesting people at work and enjoy being able to relax around them.
Corbin is now employed, so I like feeling that we have our "adult" lives underway and knowing that we are actually accomplishing things during the day.
Kya is here now when I return home from work and that is certainly rewarding.
I'm... figuring it all out.
Hey... how could I complain now that Netflix has added Season 6 of the Office and Season 4 of 30 Rock to instant streaming?!
Anyway, here's a recent photo I took for Corbin of the lovely fall stars at night.
This definitely is why I love where my parents live and hope that they will never move.
Hip hip hooray for fall weather!
Life... is great.
Life is Good.
Sadly, this is a popular brand sold at "The Binks."
Holding the position of an Assistant Manager of a locally owned retail store is much different than I thought it would be.
I definitely have responsibility, but I find myself constantly wondering what it would be like if I was actually doing something that I loved.
This, for certain, is not what I'm meant to do.
Now, don't get me wrong, I am extremely content and feel very blessed when I wake up each morning, but...
what is it that I'm called to do?
I feel that I'm supposed to pursue my dream of cooking or opening a restaurant or helping people with their dietary needs, but how?
I'm not worried that I will not be guided in my quest by a large helping hand, but sometimes I have to be my impatient human self and question when I will know/ understand how to embark on my next quest.
On the other hand, I have met some pretty interesting people at work and enjoy being able to relax around them.
Corbin is now employed, so I like feeling that we have our "adult" lives underway and knowing that we are actually accomplishing things during the day.
Kya is here now when I return home from work and that is certainly rewarding.
I'm... figuring it all out.
Hey... how could I complain now that Netflix has added Season 6 of the Office and Season 4 of 30 Rock to instant streaming?!
Anyway, here's a recent photo I took for Corbin of the lovely fall stars at night.
This definitely is why I love where my parents live and hope that they will never move.
Hip hip hooray for fall weather!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
WHAT
....has nashville become?!
i had an interview this past friday afternoon at a boutique in green hills.
i met with the sweet owners and had a very laid back interview.
after we had been talking for a few minutes, the lady looked at me and said sorry i have an important call i need to take.
her husband proceeded to ask me (while his wife took the call) if i knew of gwentyth paltrow.
i, of course, said yes.
turns out she was a client of theirs... and she was on the phone with his wife as i sat there.
THEN the lady came back in and was texting gwenyth a picture from her phone.
wow.
what an awakening to how insane nashville has become.
i'm still trying to adjust and now i know why it's taking a little longer than expected.
i had an interview this past friday afternoon at a boutique in green hills.
i met with the sweet owners and had a very laid back interview.
after we had been talking for a few minutes, the lady looked at me and said sorry i have an important call i need to take.
her husband proceeded to ask me (while his wife took the call) if i knew of gwentyth paltrow.
i, of course, said yes.
turns out she was a client of theirs... and she was on the phone with his wife as i sat there.
THEN the lady came back in and was texting gwenyth a picture from her phone.
wow.
what an awakening to how insane nashville has become.
i'm still trying to adjust and now i know why it's taking a little longer than expected.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
trying to figure everything out
I have no idea why I am writing about this know, but let's just not think about it.
This summer has been an interesting one, full of excitement, anxiety, loneliness, productivity, and discomfort.
It's definitely weird adjusting to being out of college. Friends are different, days are different... life is just.. different.
I'm getting used to it, though.
Sadly, the weather is putting a damper to my productivity, though.
This week has been recorded as the hottest week here since 2007... that's nuts!
Reason #3039 why I am more that ready to move out West.
Last week my dad and I biked 22 miles down the Natchez Trace and have to postpone until the weather lightens up. We've been getting better with our mileage and hope to start really increasing our distance once it begins to cool down some.
This morning was an odd one. I had a phone interview for an Assistant Director's position for a campaign agency supporting human rights groups. The interview, to say the least, was embarrassing. I honestly applied for this job thinking that no one would contact me back.. especially since the position would be in a city far away! I spoke with a lady and completely BSed my way through the screening saying how much I enjoy being a leader and taking control of situations... yeah right. Let's just say that after about 5 minutes, I think she was very ready for the interview to be over. Oh well.
Tomorrow I'm going jet skiing with Corbin just for the heck of it. Yeah, the economy sucks and I don't have a job, but I told myself to screw it and just go have a good time. Right now life is pretty inexpensive anyway. Other than Kya, the occassional dinner, and gas, there's not much else.
This post was worthless, but I'm bored enough not to mind at the moment.
This summer has been an interesting one, full of excitement, anxiety, loneliness, productivity, and discomfort.
It's definitely weird adjusting to being out of college. Friends are different, days are different... life is just.. different.
I'm getting used to it, though.
Sadly, the weather is putting a damper to my productivity, though.
This week has been recorded as the hottest week here since 2007... that's nuts!
Reason #3039 why I am more that ready to move out West.
Last week my dad and I biked 22 miles down the Natchez Trace and have to postpone until the weather lightens up. We've been getting better with our mileage and hope to start really increasing our distance once it begins to cool down some.
This morning was an odd one. I had a phone interview for an Assistant Director's position for a campaign agency supporting human rights groups. The interview, to say the least, was embarrassing. I honestly applied for this job thinking that no one would contact me back.. especially since the position would be in a city far away! I spoke with a lady and completely BSed my way through the screening saying how much I enjoy being a leader and taking control of situations... yeah right. Let's just say that after about 5 minutes, I think she was very ready for the interview to be over. Oh well.
Tomorrow I'm going jet skiing with Corbin just for the heck of it. Yeah, the economy sucks and I don't have a job, but I told myself to screw it and just go have a good time. Right now life is pretty inexpensive anyway. Other than Kya, the occassional dinner, and gas, there's not much else.
This post was worthless, but I'm bored enough not to mind at the moment.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
success
Today I got back on track biking and successfully completed 21 miles!
It's really great riding out here and I'm loving my new bike.
I hope that I can start adding mileage on quickly and make it to 50 by the end of next month.
Only advice I have for myself from here on out....
Don't forget to raise the seat after your mother borrows your bike...your legs and butt will want to die.
Pray pray pray for job opportunities!!
Corbin by the end of the week will have had three interviews, so hopefully something will come from that.
It's all very exciting.
The pup is great and 4th of July weekend is coming up!
I miss my Knoxvillian friends, though :(
PS Julie if you read this, PLEASE come to nashville this weekend with Jeff!!!
Miss you guys like CRAZY.
It's really great riding out here and I'm loving my new bike.
I hope that I can start adding mileage on quickly and make it to 50 by the end of next month.
Only advice I have for myself from here on out....
Don't forget to raise the seat after your mother borrows your bike...your legs and butt will want to die.
Pray pray pray for job opportunities!!
Corbin by the end of the week will have had three interviews, so hopefully something will come from that.
It's all very exciting.
The pup is great and 4th of July weekend is coming up!
I miss my Knoxvillian friends, though :(
PS Julie if you read this, PLEASE come to nashville this weekend with Jeff!!!
Miss you guys like CRAZY.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Kya
So.... Kya is pretty much one of the best things that has ever happened to me.
Corbin and I got Kya this past Monday in DuQuoin, IL.
On the way there, we quickly learned that this city was in no sorts a bursting metropolis, but instead, as stated by Corbin, "the place where creativity goes to die." This was only said because on the way there we crossed a muddy river called Big Muddy River.
After driving through the countryside, we found the breeder's house and were able to meet our baby.
Kya is the best.
She slept the entire 4 hour drive home without making a peep and by the end of a long day she could already recognize who her owners were.
She is already crate trained and will hopefully soon realize the need to go to the bathroom outside...
I am so excited about this puppy.
I await the day that we can teach her how to do cool tricks and fetch the frisbee at the park.
Until then, I will gladly enjoy the moments of her playing with my cat, doing accidental somersaults while she tries to scratch her belly, and waking herself up from barking in her sleep.
She really is like a baby.
I am quickly learning patience and enduring occasional frustration, but it'll improve.
Then I will finally be able to sleep past 7 am and hang out with friends later than 9 pm!
First family photo:
(And.... about the pic.... this was a random stop on the way home. Largest statue of Superman. Thank you Illinois.)
Corbin and I got Kya this past Monday in DuQuoin, IL.
On the way there, we quickly learned that this city was in no sorts a bursting metropolis, but instead, as stated by Corbin, "the place where creativity goes to die." This was only said because on the way there we crossed a muddy river called Big Muddy River.
After driving through the countryside, we found the breeder's house and were able to meet our baby.
Kya is the best.
She slept the entire 4 hour drive home without making a peep and by the end of a long day she could already recognize who her owners were.
She is already crate trained and will hopefully soon realize the need to go to the bathroom outside...
I am so excited about this puppy.
I await the day that we can teach her how to do cool tricks and fetch the frisbee at the park.
Until then, I will gladly enjoy the moments of her playing with my cat, doing accidental somersaults while she tries to scratch her belly, and waking herself up from barking in her sleep.
She really is like a baby.
I am quickly learning patience and enduring occasional frustration, but it'll improve.
Then I will finally be able to sleep past 7 am and hang out with friends later than 9 pm!
First family photo:
(And.... about the pic.... this was a random stop on the way home. Largest statue of Superman. Thank you Illinois.)
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
it's here. it's now.
college is literally drawing to an end.
i can say that at this point i am feeling every emotion possible.
as i type this my heart is actually fluttering.
i feel so anxious, yet ecstatic, yet sad, yet angry, confused, passive, but nervous.
it's such an odd feeling that lately i haven't known what to do with it or how to react.
i want to feel at peace and relaxed, but i've never felt more stressed.
i want to be four years old again.
make a fort out of blankets and pillows and hide.
i want to hide deep where no one can find me.
age, the world... no one would find me.
i would just be hidden deep in my cave of comfort.
i hate feeling this way, especially since i've developed such awful habits when things are drawing to an end.
lately i've found myself getting in my car and driving until i cry at least once.
i have so many questions and i'm becoming too impatient to wait for answers.
why NOW do i realize that i have no clue what i want to do with my life?
why NOW do i realize that i have no common connections with my roommates and living here feels weird?
why NOW am i questioning love and happiness and God and existence?
it just seems so strange.
why am i writing this for the world to see, yet i find that i can't communicate it to an actual person?
this is such an odd time!
i'm not trying to sound pathetic or searching for pity... i think if you know me, you know that i'm a reasonably lighthearted happy person.
i think i'm just realizing that this age, this age that i thought would never come, is finally here...
and i need to embrace it.
aaaaand finals start now...
ready
set
go.
i can say that at this point i am feeling every emotion possible.
as i type this my heart is actually fluttering.
i feel so anxious, yet ecstatic, yet sad, yet angry, confused, passive, but nervous.
it's such an odd feeling that lately i haven't known what to do with it or how to react.
i want to feel at peace and relaxed, but i've never felt more stressed.
i want to be four years old again.
make a fort out of blankets and pillows and hide.
i want to hide deep where no one can find me.
age, the world... no one would find me.
i would just be hidden deep in my cave of comfort.
i hate feeling this way, especially since i've developed such awful habits when things are drawing to an end.
lately i've found myself getting in my car and driving until i cry at least once.
i have so many questions and i'm becoming too impatient to wait for answers.
why NOW do i realize that i have no clue what i want to do with my life?
why NOW do i realize that i have no common connections with my roommates and living here feels weird?
why NOW am i questioning love and happiness and God and existence?
it just seems so strange.
why am i writing this for the world to see, yet i find that i can't communicate it to an actual person?
this is such an odd time!
i'm not trying to sound pathetic or searching for pity... i think if you know me, you know that i'm a reasonably lighthearted happy person.
i think i'm just realizing that this age, this age that i thought would never come, is finally here...
and i need to embrace it.
aaaaand finals start now...
ready
set
go.
Monday, April 12, 2010
almost over
seriously?
really?
i am crawling out of my skin.
mainly this is because the air conditioning in humanities is breaking all of the "green" rules that UT apparently stands for.
i have mixed feelings these days.
i wake up ready to start the day.
i feel happy.
the sun radiates through my blinds like a soft kiss.
three weeks of this mundane life.
but what after?
Liz Kirk Part two: The Real World a.k.a. Life
WHAT!!!
i realized on friday after dinner with julie that i am beginning to cling to knoxville more.
who knew that that could ever happen.
the sun was setting over the downtown skyline and i began the realize that maybe i actually will miss this.
college life is bliss and for me it's coming to an end.
i may be somewhat afraid, but at the same time i am quite anxious.
i am putting a period on one portion of my life and capitalizing the letter of the first word on the next part.
it's weird.
big things are coming, i can feel it.
i need a change, though.
i am so happy here, yet i feel so stale.
my life with god is like old bread.
you eat it, but is not very satisfying.
it just tastes old and dry.
i hope that my life in nashville will be new and exciting.
full of opportunity and growth.
i turn to this new portion of my life with eyes wide open, ready to see what all is in store.
p.s. dear knoxville greenway, i will miss you dearly.
really?
i am crawling out of my skin.
mainly this is because the air conditioning in humanities is breaking all of the "green" rules that UT apparently stands for.
i have mixed feelings these days.
i wake up ready to start the day.
i feel happy.
the sun radiates through my blinds like a soft kiss.
three weeks of this mundane life.
but what after?
Liz Kirk Part two: The Real World a.k.a. Life
WHAT!!!
i realized on friday after dinner with julie that i am beginning to cling to knoxville more.
who knew that that could ever happen.
the sun was setting over the downtown skyline and i began the realize that maybe i actually will miss this.
college life is bliss and for me it's coming to an end.
i may be somewhat afraid, but at the same time i am quite anxious.
i am putting a period on one portion of my life and capitalizing the letter of the first word on the next part.
it's weird.
big things are coming, i can feel it.
i need a change, though.
i am so happy here, yet i feel so stale.
my life with god is like old bread.
you eat it, but is not very satisfying.
it just tastes old and dry.
i hope that my life in nashville will be new and exciting.
full of opportunity and growth.
i turn to this new portion of my life with eyes wide open, ready to see what all is in store.
p.s. dear knoxville greenway, i will miss you dearly.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Watch THIS
look at what technology is up to these days:
http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery/video/yikebike-discovery-channel
http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery/video/yikebike-discovery-channel
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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