my day trip

i went down to good 'ole muncie indiana to help my srubbin' of a brother with his very first apartment. we had a bet that if i didn't think it was epic then he'd buy me lunch and if i did, then i'd buy him lunch.... he bought. =)

we ended up going grocery shopping because the boy had NO food. we played with our computers (because of course that's the first thing that needs to be set up). and then we went to see the movie UP. it was hilarious. we laughed through the whole thing. (that's one of the things i love about jonathan. he laughs so easily and it makes life so much more enjoyable.)

for an early birthday present, i bought the scrubbin' a brita filter so that his delicate taste buds wouldn't have to suffer from the un-softened water. (big baby.) he loved it and i yet again solidified my role in the family as the bestest sister. man! i'm unstoppable! =D

his "epic" computer system. (rolling eyes) he's such a nerd. =)

jonathan has AMAZING driving skills... =)

all in all, it was a good trip and i'm glad i got the chance to see him before i leave. =)

happy birthday mama

to the bestest mom in the whole wide world: i wish you a very happy birthday. (you old fart.) =D

ps. mom, how many years has it been where i've been the FIRST to legitimately wish you happy birthday? i do believe that makes me your awesomest child. (eat that jonathan. tsst.)

iamterminated

i may not be a fan of the movie but i happen to be a dork and a fan of any website ending in "...yourself.com". i think they're fun and totally worth all the rolled eyes i get when i show people my final product. =)

so tonight... i decided to terminate myself:

pretty wicked, huh. =)

mixed emotions

(my baby winkers)

sadly, there has yet to be an emoticon created that reflects how i feel today.

today, i am both elated and saddened to have gotten rid of my baby winkers. she was such a good cat to me for four long years and she was always there for me--even through some very tough times. whenever i'd cry, she come over and literally stroke my face like she was reassuring me that everything would be ok. it was the sweetest thing. i've never had a bond with a cat the way i did with her. she'd cuddle up against my neck and snooze like a little baby newborn. she never left my side. [and not just because i kept her indoors and never let her out. =)] she was my precious black kitty that loved me as dearly as i loved her. and now, here i am, writing about i how i found a new home for her. (shaking head) how ironic.

so why get rid of her? well... i can't take TWO cats with me where i'm going. oh that's right...! i haven't mentioned yet. i'm MOVING TO FLORIDA! you read that right. TO FLORIDA. and soon. very soon.

so soon in fact, i've been calling every single animal shelter within 50 miles of here to see if anyone had room for winky. for months i've had no luck. i talked with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, anyone within earshot. no luck. until today! (hence my elatedness.) i was able to find a loving home for winky without fear of her being holed up in some shelter, locked in a cage until someone came along and adopted her. its wonderful that i don't have to worry about that any longer. she's in a good home and will be loved for many years to come. =)

geeks rock!

i love this commercial.

to all the nerds and geeks out there--YOU are so hot. =D hahaha.

so a blonde walks into a bar...

well... it was really more of a salon than a saloon... but last night--yes, yes, the night before the day--amy and ruth forced!, no bullied!, no.. HELD ME AT GUNPOINT! with ruth putting her foot on my neck! and amy holding my arms behind my back! and they said to me with their pointed fingers "you will color your hair or else!" (whimpering) ..and they were really mean about it. =(

...hahahaha. okay. okay. so that's one big fat lie. =D they would never do that to me. (right guys?) i wanted to color my hair but i was too chicken. (hmm... must run in the family.) they were just the right amount of encouragement that i needed. (thanks guys.) =)

see. i've always been blonde. i was a dirty blonde (...snickering) growing up and when i was about 14, i started putting highlights in my hair and have been über blonde ever since. until last night...

check out my transformation from blonde to brunette (and you gotta role the "r" on that. i would for you, but i can't. not even in person.).

before (and obviously NOT at gunpoint.)

during

and after!

don't worry guys. i may be a brunette for now but i am, and will forever be, a blonde at heart. =) it'll be back someday.

update 06/05/09: oh my gosh! i completely forgot. melissa goepfrich did my hair! and she did an excellent job if i do say so myself. =) you can find her at 'artistic hair' in south bend. or... at 574-261-9810. the end.

three cheers for jubee!

you have never sat through a truly entertaining graduation ceremony until you've sat through one with my family. they are so hilarious! us + quiet + a whole bunch of other people (does NOT) = boredom. =D

today, the whole slew of us, all 15 of us, went to see our littlest sister graduate high school--the last of our clan to do so. "27 years!" my mom always hollers. that's how long we watstons have been in the fairfield school system. and we've tortured our fair share of teachers for sure. some of us more than others. [i won't mention names. oh wait, yes i will. JONATHAN!] but all in all, we have all made our mom and dad proud by working hard, studying all hours of the night, never waiting till the last minute... hahahahaha. even i couldn't finish that statement. =D

oh, and you know how in every graduation ceremony they always do that whole "housekeeping" bit where they tell everyone not to applaud until the very end to keep things moving along quickly? well.... we (my family and i) decided to improvise and instead of whooping and hollering for jubee when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma, (which by the way is ALL LIES! there was no paper in it! ...rip off.) we decided to stand, all 9 of us in the bleachers, and cheer her on "silently" by waving our arms and hands wildly in the air. great plan, right? NOT! they ALL chickened out! i felt like a complete idiot. (stupid family) ...awh, but i still love them. =) we all had a good laugh. and get this. to top it all off... jubee didn't even see! (shaking head) it was all in vain. i did however get some good snap shots of our little graduate on her big big day. =)

jubee's graduation

we're so happy and proud of you jubee! =D and while you are starting to grow into a very lovely young lady, you will forever be our baby sister. (smooches)

paradise

...where i will be in three days. =)

memorial day

waking up early to save seats and parking my catukas out in the chilly morning air has been my responsibility for the last two years on memorial day. my peoples and i eat our breakfast of champions--bananas and donuts--while cheering on our veterans during the memorial day parade that passes right in front of my house. sadly though, last monday was my last time as hostess. but don't worry, it didn't keep us from having a blast. =)

we tried to see how many thumbs up and horn honks we could get from each of the floats and with every response, we roared obnoxiously in approval. well... i was obnoxious at least. hahaha. and you wanna hear something sad? there were way too many cars & trucks that didn't have working horns. how much of a rip off is that?! NO horn DURING a parade. its blasphemous i tell you! blasphemous. we still had a great time despite the obvious set back. and the neighbors around us had a good time laughing at us... i mean me. =)

here are some photos taken by adam and i during the morning's festivities:

memorial day parade

after the parade, we all headed to the fort wayne zoo where we got to see some... MONKEYS! i love monkeys. they're the bestest, most amazing animals. so amazing in fact, that i named my cat after one (george). =) we stopped by the mall after the zoo and did some light shopping. we ended the day at fort wayne's rave theater where we watched 'night at the museum-battle for the smithsonian'. it was so-so.. alright, i lied. it was stupid. i may have chuckled here and there but the only part i liked about the movie was... the monkey. hahaha.

fort wayne zoo

quote

"if you want to receive mercy in your life, sew mercy every chance you get. if you want to receive grace in your life, sew grace every chance you get. God will remain faithful, even when we are unfaithful." --joyce meyer

my immortal

today while listening to my ipod, a song came on that i hadn't heard in a couple years--a song that unfortunately enough, still holds truth for me.

'my immortal' by evanescence

"i'm so tired of being here,

suppressed by all my childish fears

and if you have to leave,

i wish that you would just leave

your presence still lingers here

and it won't leave me alone.

these wounds won't seem to heal,

this pain is just too real

there's just too much that time cannot erase

when you cried, i'd wipe away all of your tears

when you'd scream, i'd fight away all of your fears

and i held your hand through all of these years

but you still have all of me..

you used to captivate me by your resonating light

now, i'm bound by the life you left behind

your face it haunts my once pleasant dreams

your voice it chased away all the sanity in me.

these wounds won't seem to heal,

this pain is just too real

there's just too much that time cannot erase

when you cried, i'd wipe away all of your tears

when you'd scream, i'd fight away all of your fears

and i held your hand through all of these years

but you still have all of me.

i've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone

but though you're still with me,

i've been alone all along.

when you cried, i'd wipe away all of your tears

when you'd scream, i'd fight away all of your fears

and i held your hand through all of these years

but you still have all of me, me, me."

psalm 31:3-5 (NIV)
3 since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name, lead me and guide me. 4 free me from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge. 5 into your hands i commit my spirit; redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.

i will find peace. i will find freedom. i will find my place. i won't waste any more of His time trying to find what i think i need when He's had what i've needed the whole time.

life's a little weird

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tsst.

MYchipotle.com

today, while ordering my über delicious lunch online, i found a link to MYchipotle.com. of course i was intrigued, so i clicked the link and found this:

"at chipotle, we've got the best customers around. period. (thank you. thank you. [bowing]) and that isn't just because they come into our restaurants all the time. (what can i say. i'm a regular.) we really mean it. and we think it's high time that we start using these wonderful, quirky and passionate folks (hey! that's me!) in our advertising. we already know they've got great taste in food. we think they'll have great taste in ads too. and they better, because we don’t have a backup plan."

you can write it, film it, shoot it. they want you to make a video or record a message telling them about your favorite chipotle meal and why it's so special. you can send them something written, an audio clip, or a video clip. and if you need some music to go along with your creation they have some royalty-free music for you to use. it's sweet!

i'm thinking of doing that and making one of my own. =)

HOLLER!

late night potty break

an 80 year old man went for a checkup, and the doctor said, "for your age, you're in great shape."

the man replied, "yep. it comes from living a good, clean, spiritual life."

the doctor asked, "what makes you think that?"

the man replied, "if i didn't live a good, clean life, the Lord wouldn't turn the bathroom light on for me every time i get up in the middle of the night."

the doctor was concerned, but he didn't press the man.

when the old man's wife came in for her checkup, the doctor said, "your husband's in fine physical shape, but i'm worried about his mental condition. he told me that every night when he gets up to go to the bathroom, the Lord turns the light on for him."

"ah ha!" she exclaimed. "so HE'S the one who's been peeing in the fridge!"