Megan has moved back to Tucson... YEEEEEEEEEEESSSS. ahhhhhh the memories she bring back.
Whatif by Shel Silverstein
Last night, while I lay thinking here,
some Whatifs crawled inside my ear
and pranced and partied all night long
and sang their same old Whatif song:
Whatif I'm dumb in school?
Whatif they've closed the swimming pool?
Whatif I get beat up?
Whatif there's poison in my cup?
Whatif I start to cry?
Whatif I get sick and die?
Whatif I flunk that test?
Whatif green hair grows on my chest?
Whatif nobody likes me?
Whatif a bolt of lightning strikes me?
Whatif I don't grow talle?
Whatif my head starts getting smaller?
Whatif the fish won't bite?
Whatif the wind tears up my kite?
Whatif they start a war?
Whatif my parents get divorced?
Whatif the bus is late?
Whatif my teeth don't grow in straight?
Whatif I tear my pants?
Whatif I never learn to dance?
Everything seems well, and then
the nighttime Whatifs strike again!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Reminiscing
As I am working my way through season 4 of "Say Yes to the Dress" on Netflix online..... I am reminiscing of course.
It made me think of that time I GOT MARRIED TO MY LOVE!
There are so many special things about the day and events surrounding the wedding... I never wrote anything to remember these precious moments and memories
These are my memories...
I was shocked and awed by the amount of family who made the effort to get to AZ from PA, FL, CA etc... My poppop and his wife Sharon, Aunt Angie, Uncle Dave, Makayla, Gianna, Uncle bob and Aunt Lori, Grandma and Papap, Seth, Josh, and Nate, Aunt Laura, *deep breath* Uleonard, Aunt Joyce, Mike, CHanda and tucker.... and a few more various cousins and Josephs relatives as well. I was amazed by the out of state family that came, let along the mass of friends locally who blessed us.
My Veil
My mother made my veil. Such a simple phrase but the hours of trial and error work and detailed sewing that went into this piece brings tears every time I think about it.
My whole outfit ensemble is a precious memory..
My darling Nana, my mother's mother, does not travel and was unable to be there with me. Months ahead of time 'we' online shopped to find the perfect necklace which was Nana's gift for my wedding day. So that every time I open my jewlery box I will think of her. Joseph bought earings to match. I though it was a wonderful unplanned bonding of Josephine Salvatori and Joseph Faith even though they have yet to meet.
My beaded bracelet was Great-Nana Salvatori's, as a little girl I always longed to wear it on a formal occasion. I thought it matched the beading on my dress perfectly!
AND... the ring on my right hand was a gift my father gave my mother in the beginning of their marriage.
The dress itself Joseph helped me pick out! We had been in a bridal store and it was on a mannequin and he said "I don't know why you think dress shopping is so hard, that one would look great on you!" yeah. Whatever Joseph. I have watched seasons and seasons of Say Yes to the Dress, Bridezilla, style networking, wedding movies etc. Silly boys don't know how hard it is....... He doesn't know what he's saying.... Fast-forward a few weeks in the same store with mom, dad, and future-hubby...sure enough. That was it!
My Pittsburgh Steeler garters, sparkly shoes, and hairstyle were actually semi-original ideas of mine! :-)
For one of my bridal showers my aunt a 2 gal cousins flew out to surprise me. I was ecstatic! That is no small task to fly out with two little ones with colds!
Such an awesome family I have!
The old friends I grew up with!
and new one's I have made along the way...
the candies my Aunt Angie spent HOURS making the week before the wedding! All the way from PA and we stuck her with candy molds, melts and a microwave and said "GOOD LUCK"!
Other memories are not as sweet. Poor little Gianna was so very sick the entire time, and still had such a sweet temperament. Here she is a few hours before flying back to PA. Waiting for hours in the ER with her Uncle Vic. she was well a few weeks later
MY beautiful mother. And my handsome brother
And my dad. He has always been able to help me make decisions.. so of course the night before my wedding we had the very serious "It's not too late to call if off" father daughter talk....
There are thousands of precious memory drops in my wedding bucket, my sweet family, my hilarious, gracious friends, and all those who actually 'made it happen'...
However, a very big memory of course is Joseph
... ...
....
I love my husband.
From our few precious moments before being husband and wife...
To that whole new person he was our first days of marriage; still goofy and fun but So gentle and kind and patient and loving.
.jpg)
9 1/2 months of marriage gone..... FINALLY getting some of my special memories down. I love my husband, I am so blessed for the wedding we were able to have and celebrate with family and friends.
In conclusion, I loved my wedding. I love my husband, I am so blessed to have the family and friend support system. Keep in mind getting married is exhausting! Thank goodness you only ever have to do it once!
It made me think of that time I GOT MARRIED TO MY LOVE!
There are so many special things about the day and events surrounding the wedding... I never wrote anything to remember these precious moments and memories
These are my memories...
I was shocked and awed by the amount of family who made the effort to get to AZ from PA, FL, CA etc... My poppop and his wife Sharon, Aunt Angie, Uncle Dave, Makayla, Gianna, Uncle bob and Aunt Lori, Grandma and Papap, Seth, Josh, and Nate, Aunt Laura, *deep breath* Uleonard, Aunt Joyce, Mike, CHanda and tucker.... and a few more various cousins and Josephs relatives as well. I was amazed by the out of state family that came, let along the mass of friends locally who blessed us.
My Veil
My mother made my veil. Such a simple phrase but the hours of trial and error work and detailed sewing that went into this piece brings tears every time I think about it.
My whole outfit ensemble is a precious memory..
My darling Nana, my mother's mother, does not travel and was unable to be there with me. Months ahead of time 'we' online shopped to find the perfect necklace which was Nana's gift for my wedding day. So that every time I open my jewlery box I will think of her. Joseph bought earings to match. I though it was a wonderful unplanned bonding of Josephine Salvatori and Joseph Faith even though they have yet to meet.
My beaded bracelet was Great-Nana Salvatori's, as a little girl I always longed to wear it on a formal occasion. I thought it matched the beading on my dress perfectly!
AND... the ring on my right hand was a gift my father gave my mother in the beginning of their marriage.
The dress itself Joseph helped me pick out! We had been in a bridal store and it was on a mannequin and he said "I don't know why you think dress shopping is so hard, that one would look great on you!" yeah. Whatever Joseph. I have watched seasons and seasons of Say Yes to the Dress, Bridezilla, style networking, wedding movies etc. Silly boys don't know how hard it is....... He doesn't know what he's saying.... Fast-forward a few weeks in the same store with mom, dad, and future-hubby...sure enough. That was it!
My Pittsburgh Steeler garters, sparkly shoes, and hairstyle were actually semi-original ideas of mine! :-)
For one of my bridal showers my aunt a 2 gal cousins flew out to surprise me. I was ecstatic! That is no small task to fly out with two little ones with colds!
Such an awesome family I have!
The old friends I grew up with!
and new one's I have made along the way...
the candies my Aunt Angie spent HOURS making the week before the wedding! All the way from PA and we stuck her with candy molds, melts and a microwave and said "GOOD LUCK"!
Other memories are not as sweet. Poor little Gianna was so very sick the entire time, and still had such a sweet temperament. Here she is a few hours before flying back to PA. Waiting for hours in the ER with her Uncle Vic. she was well a few weeks later
MY beautiful mother. And my handsome brother
And my dad. He has always been able to help me make decisions.. so of course the night before my wedding we had the very serious "It's not too late to call if off" father daughter talk....
There are thousands of precious memory drops in my wedding bucket, my sweet family, my hilarious, gracious friends, and all those who actually 'made it happen'...
However, a very big memory of course is Joseph
... ...
....
I love my husband.
From our few precious moments before being husband and wife...
To that whole new person he was our first days of marriage; still goofy and fun but So gentle and kind and patient and loving.
.jpg)
9 1/2 months of marriage gone..... FINALLY getting some of my special memories down. I love my husband, I am so blessed for the wedding we were able to have and celebrate with family and friends.
In conclusion, I loved my wedding. I love my husband, I am so blessed to have the family and friend support system. Keep in mind getting married is exhausting! Thank goodness you only ever have to do it once!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Bucket list to be edited
Things to do before I die...to be updated and revised as needed.. this was written a while ago.... X=completed
NOT NECESSARILY IN THIS ORDER
* X Get Married
*X See Cirque Du Soleil live
* 1-2 more piercings
* 1 tattoo....henna or otherwise
* Teach and write Sunday school curriculum
* Go snorkeling
* Write a book and get published
* Go on a cruise
* Hike and observe Zion National Park
* Help with missions work over-seas
* Take a culinary class
* Read the entire Great Books Britannica Collection
* See Mt. Rushmore
* Have a baby
* See as many Aquariums as I can
* Get my Masters degree....in ANYTHING
*Xsorta Host a Thanksgiving dinner for ALL my family....successfully
* Read the dictionary
* Italy
* Transpose my Grandfather's life notes and publish it
* Own a NICE cat
* Learn to Draw
* Keep a fish alive for well past its expiration date
* Hike at least part of the Appalachian Trail
* Design and sew a dress (doll or otherwise)
* Jungles of Costa Rica...
*X Buy a house
* Win an argument
* See the Poconos
* Orthopedic certification
* Kinesio taping certification
* Own my own (self-sufficient) business
*
* Kill the messenger.. HHAHAH
NOT NECESSARILY IN THIS ORDER
* X Get Married
*X See Cirque Du Soleil live
* 1-2 more piercings
* 1 tattoo....henna or otherwise
* Teach and write Sunday school curriculum
* Go snorkeling
* Write a book and get published
* Go on a cruise
* Hike and observe Zion National Park
* Help with missions work over-seas
* Take a culinary class
* Read the entire Great Books Britannica Collection
* See Mt. Rushmore
* Have a baby
* See as many Aquariums as I can
* Get my Masters degree....in ANYTHING
*Xsorta Host a Thanksgiving dinner for ALL my family....successfully
* Read the dictionary
* Italy
* Transpose my Grandfather's life notes and publish it
* Own a NICE cat
* Learn to Draw
* Keep a fish alive for well past its expiration date
* Hike at least part of the Appalachian Trail
* Design and sew a dress (doll or otherwise)
* Jungles of Costa Rica...
*X Buy a house
* Win an argument
* See the Poconos
* Orthopedic certification
* Kinesio taping certification
* Own my own (self-sufficient) business
*
* Kill the messenger.. HHAHAH
Friday, May 14, 2010
Tirade
I am 22 years old, new to my industry and new to the business world; but I am a hard worker and I know a thing or two about professionalism. And dealing with business professionals daily now I am never ceased to be amazed at the unique professionalism of some, and incredibly amateurish, unethical practices of others. For the first time in my little life I am working on a letter (proofread for emotion that might stick in between the lines) and am contemplating on public commentary of a business that has wronged and disrespected me to my face.... or when they thought i had left the room...ha ha their mistake. I am disgusted, embarrassed for this business owner, and shocked about how any form of constructive criticism (what I said could not have even been classified as that, it was an FYI along with how much I appreciate their service) could result in such an attitud
Monday, May 3, 2010
stressed messed
Joseph had to get up at 5 am to take a test before he left for work. Being the dutiful wife that I am I got up with him to promptly fall asleep in his office. I am sure in between snores he SENSED my support. Poor guy, the teacher forgot to release the test until 8:00 so he had to call into work for a few hours. So...this is another interview week for hubby.....he has high hopes for another job and SOON. It really would change a lot for us. And we are praying soooo hard for this! (and all the other interviews he has gone on...*sigh*) So keep him in your prayers around Thursday.
I survived food poisoning via homeopathics on Tuesday, PRAISE God! Terrible that many in our Tuesday meeting group fell ill.
Oh, and our house survived the icky wind yesterday, I cannot say the same for the other houses in our neighborhood.
I did cut a lot of my hair off. That was exciting. hmmmmmm.......
Creamed m husband in a quick game of monopoly last night... its not fun when someone HAS to play by the rules and doesn't play MY family's way...GAH :-)
I survived food poisoning via homeopathics on Tuesday, PRAISE God! Terrible that many in our Tuesday meeting group fell ill.
Oh, and our house survived the icky wind yesterday, I cannot say the same for the other houses in our neighborhood.
I did cut a lot of my hair off. That was exciting. hmmmmmm.......
Creamed m husband in a quick game of monopoly last night... its not fun when someone HAS to play by the rules and doesn't play MY family's way...GAH :-)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Wake up in the morning
Loving my new schedule! Out walking this morning, a little running even; quiet time with my hubby...and now he is doing OTHER reading and I have to be quiet BLECH! I don't like to be quiet when I am HYPER. But i need to get ready for work PRONTO.
I am very excited for this weekend, vegas with my brother and Katie w00t! And my brother, ever the organized FREAK that he is ;-) Provided us with directions for all 4 us to create a music playlist for the trip with specific directions. Maybe he found it online, nonetheless i found it quite creative and fun.
Playlists
Rules – No making fun of songs, artists, or selections. It is to be fun and entertaining.
* 20 songs total – please burn onto a CD in this order. Below are listed concepts/feelings which your must provide songs for. Be as creative as you like.
· I can’t believe I’m helping my best friend bury a dead body (2 songs)
· When I look in the mirror I see a tough/sexy man/women (2 songs)
· When you wake up and notice the clock says it’s time to start work NOW (1 songs)
· When all you can do is think about punching your boss really hard in the face (2 songs)
· When you stumble upon the 8th wonder of the world (1 song)
· Songs you love to get stuck in the traffic with (3 songs)
· When all you can do is Dance it out (1 Song)
· At the end of a no good, very bad, terrible day, you’re standing in the middle of nowhere as it begins pour rain. (1 song)
·When you meet your real life hero/celebrity, and they are even cooler than you could have ever dreamed (1 song)
·At the end of the world, you and 6 of your best friends are sitting around a campfire, so you decide to console and bust out your acoustic guitar. (2 songs)
- When you find a random 50 bucks in your old winter jacket (1 song)
· Locked Stocked and Ready to Rock (2 songs)
· Vegas road trip theme song (1 song)
This should be interesting... And you KNOW I fit celtic women in there somewhere muwhahahaha
Our vegas compatriarts. Is it weird to go to vegas if you have morals and don't reall drink? maybe... but Penny slots and cirque de solei YAY
Currently Zack's girls. YEsI am still one of his girls being his only AWESOME sister.
MY dad and his vegas buddy.....he's mad we didn't invite him :-)
I am very excited for this weekend, vegas with my brother and Katie w00t! And my brother, ever the organized FREAK that he is ;-) Provided us with directions for all 4 us to create a music playlist for the trip with specific directions. Maybe he found it online, nonetheless i found it quite creative and fun.
Playlists
Rules – No making fun of songs, artists, or selections. It is to be fun and entertaining.
* 20 songs total – please burn onto a CD in this order. Below are listed concepts/feelings which your must provide songs for. Be as creative as you like.
· I can’t believe I’m helping my best friend bury a dead body (2 songs)
· When I look in the mirror I see a tough/sexy man/women (2 songs)
· When you wake up and notice the clock says it’s time to start work NOW (1 songs)
· When all you can do is think about punching your boss really hard in the face (2 songs)
· When you stumble upon the 8th wonder of the world (1 song)
· Songs you love to get stuck in the traffic with (3 songs)
· When all you can do is Dance it out (1 Song)
· At the end of a no good, very bad, terrible day, you’re standing in the middle of nowhere as it begins pour rain. (1 song)
·When you meet your real life hero/celebrity, and they are even cooler than you could have ever dreamed (1 song)
·At the end of the world, you and 6 of your best friends are sitting around a campfire, so you decide to console and bust out your acoustic guitar. (2 songs)
- When you find a random 50 bucks in your old winter jacket (1 song)
· Locked Stocked and Ready to Rock (2 songs)
· Vegas road trip theme song (1 song)
This should be interesting... And you KNOW I fit celtic women in there somewhere muwhahahaha
Our vegas compatriarts. Is it weird to go to vegas if you have morals and don't reall drink? maybe... but Penny slots and cirque de solei YAY
Currently Zack's girls. YEsI am still one of his girls being his only AWESOME sister.
MY dad and his vegas buddy.....he's mad we didn't invite him :-)
Thursday, April 8, 2010
bloggggggggggg-ed?
Had a lovely Easter and time with the grandparents when they were here. As well as with Zack and Katie.
Had my 6 month review.
Got a raise and a pay cut...sorta .haha.
Got a speeding ticket, aced traffic school then yesterday JOSEPH got a ticket as well. GAH, could have done without those expenses.
I am currently having another allergic reaction...since cleaning my car out... in the form of hives...AGAIN... on my right forearm *sigh* just loaded up on quercetin and fish oil...again *sigh*
Had my 6 month review.
Got a raise and a pay cut...sorta .haha.
Got a speeding ticket, aced traffic school then yesterday JOSEPH got a ticket as well. GAH, could have done without those expenses.
I am currently having another allergic reaction...since cleaning my car out... in the form of hives...AGAIN... on my right forearm *sigh* just loaded up on quercetin and fish oil...again *sigh*
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)