Here Comes the Holidays

So I just typed this big long blah blah blah about how weird, yet great, it was this Thanksgiving without my family and a lot more blah blah blah about all the issues that are going between us. I deleted it. Why did I delete you ask? Well.... because it's not worth it.

I made a little turkey dinner here at home. We had Valory for the day so we went to the movies, made dinner, and played Monopoly on the Wii. It was a lot of fun and very relaxing change. I am excited to see what Christmas will bring. I have a ton of shopping to do still, but I have made a decent dent.

Things have been pretty good lately. I was able to buy a new car after the Sentra died. It has been a lot of fun! Money is really tight and stressful, but things are working out. I got a new position at work in the HR department, which came with an okay raise. It's been rough learning all new things and giving up the things I have been doing for the past four year. But all in all it will be great once I will get the hang of it all. This was a pretty lame update. I will try and do better next time.

Thanks for reading! =-)

Life Changing..... Maybe

Boyfriend wants out of Utah as much as a fat kid wants chocolate cake. Last year he decided he was moving to Colorado when our lease was up. Luckily, for me, he started his business and didn't have the money to move. So, we re-signed the lease for another year.

We would love to find a house with a yard for the doggies to run around. We looked into buying one, but because I am a total idiot and I wouldn't be able to qualify on the loan. So as of right this moment we are stuck here, for the moment.

Here is the life changing possibly part. He recently went to a quick trip to Oregon and re-fell in love with the state. He wants to do everything he can to move there next June once our lease ends. The real questions, do I move with him? Does he really want me to go with him? If I do move will we be able to survive there? Will we be able to find a job? What about those that I am leaving behind? I really don't know what to do.

It makes you really look into your relationship. There are endless amounts of questions to be asked and absolutely no one has the answers but you. You really have to do some soul searching and discovering those answers.

I wish it was easier. I wish I could phone a friend and find out what I am suppose to do in life and who and where I am suppose to end up with. Life isn't that hard. No matter what you do it will continue to happen around you with or without you. Pick your path...... I HATE DECISION MAKING.

So much has been going on the last while, yet it seems like nothing. Just normal run of the mill daily life, but overall is has been very busy and almost overwhelming. Where to start….

How about we go with friendship. My so called best friend has pretty much disowned me and would rather hang out with her married, yes he’s married, boyfriend than me. Which there is nothing I can do about, so there’s no sense in being upset about it; but I still am upset. It’s irritating that she blows off me all the time. Doesn’t bother letting me know she isn’t going to make it or eff off or anything. One of my biggest pet peeves, if you don’t want to do something or can’t make it, just be honest with me. Don’t just leave me high and dry and then text me an hour or so later with some dumb excuse. It’s total bs and makes me very irritated.

Okay enough ranting about that. On a happier note about friendship…. Two of my very good friend married on another on Friday, June 10, 2011. Most people would look at our history and wonder how the heck we all can be friends. To be honest, I don’t know, but I do know that it’s just how it’s supposed to be. I wish them the best of the best and know they will have a terrific life together. I am kind of envious of what they have. Someday I
will get there.

I haven’t talked to my parents or my step-sister since mid-March. My dad chose to post a not so awesome comment on Facebook and well, to keep it short, it blew up. As a result, it ruined my relationship with my family. Which overall, I am kind of okay with. I haven’t really felt part of the family in quit some time. They would always do their own thing and never include me. I know they would sum it up to me never wanting to go or me not being able to go, but why would I want to go somewhere when I know I am not

wanted. I think the hardest part is I miss my niece and nephew the most. My nephew is just a baby, but I am missing out on all that fun baby stuff. My niece and I were really close. We spend a lot of time together when she was little. But it’s their choice to said they things they did and I don’t think anything will change until someone apologizes and well, I don’t think it’ll be me because I don’t think I did anything wrong.


Well, blah blah blah. That's all at the moment. Well there is more, but not to share at this time.

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Wishes..... Maybe Just in Need of Motivation

So.... I have been thinking a lot about all the changes I wish would take place in my life. There are so many things I would like to do in my life. I feel like I doing life wrong. Hearing about and reading about all these other people's lives and I am so envious! I wish I had talent and creativity to create some of the things they create. I wish I had the money to be able to buy the things I need to have the life I dream about.

I know everyone will just say that my life can be whatever I want it to be and I just need to DO IT! Well, sadly it's so much easier said than done. I wish I had closer family and friends that shared my interests that could help do some of the things I want to do. I want more out life and I just can't seem to be able to find out how to get that more. I feel like I am stuck in this hole and have no tools to climb out.

I can't tell if I am just making excuses for everything or if I am just not meant to have a full life.

For example:

• I would love to take all kinds of pictures of everyone and everything. I can't because I can't afford a nice camera. I am not very creative and can't take pictures well. I don't have the money to buy a photo editing software, not to mention I don't have the first clue how to use it.
• I wish I could cook better. I admire so many people for their creative cooking skills. It's so hard to cook for just two people without out having a million left overs and a lot of times I am actually cooking for just one because Travis works nights. I can't afford all the gizmos and gadgets that go along with cooking or the ingredients for the food.
• I would love to be thinner. Over the last 5 years I have gained a horrible amount a weight. I have all these ideas, but I never follow through with them. Back to the cooking, it's hard to cook healthy and eat better. I lack a massive amount of motivation. By the time I get off work I just want to relax. I don't want to go to the gym. I sit on my butt all day long in my office.
• Have a really awesome blog. Full of pictures and exciting things to say. I just don't know how.

Those are only a few. I could go on, but I think you get the point. So now that I think about it. I need help...

Does anyone have any motivating ideas? I will take anything you through at me!

Surprise Birthday Trip

This year I turned the big 25!! It was kind of a weird concept to think about. I am a quarter century old!! I have moved into another age bracket. I don't know. I know I am just overreacting, but it was a hard one.

This year my birthday was on a Saturday. Went into the day with nothing planned. Found out Travis didn't work until 4:00 PM, so that was awesome! I ended up going to lunch with my Grandma, my aunts, and my cousin. It was fantastic! I love those gals so much. So, all and all it was a chill day. I don't really know what I was expecting, but it was just another day really. Relaxed all evening and then Travis came home around 11:00 PM. I kept wondering what he got me for my birthday. I didn't want to ask because that's just rude, so I just got to keep waiting. As the night went on, he says to me, "Sorry I didn't get you anything for your birthday." In which I reply, "You really didn't get me anything?" He says, "Nope, I didn't have time. Sorry!" I reply, "Ummm.... you had the last 364 days to get me something. What do you mean you didn't have time?" He just says, "Sorry!" So, I am a little ticked, but there's not point in getting all that upset. In the back of my mind I thought he might have somthing up his sleve.

Now it is late Sunday night (03/13/11), We are wrapping up the night and he tells me I need to pack a bag for three days we are going on a trip. I am shocked. He wouldn't tell me where we are going, just that we need to leave early in the morning and it'll be warm and pack a bathing suit. At this point I am freaking out because I am a planner. I found out something about myself too, I like being in control. I love surprises, but I really hate not knowing what's going on. Yeah, I don't get it either.

So we get up, pack up our bags. Me, packing everything because I don't know what to expect. Load up the dogs and we hit the road. Luckly though, he was called into work for a couple hours, so that gave me some time to get some things that I thought we might need. We dropped the dogs off at his mom's grab lunch and around 1:30 PM hit the road to I don't know where.

We headed South. I knew it wasn't Vegas because he said it wasn't anywhere I would guess. We just kept driving...

 Travis, thrilled to be driving                                                  Me, excited to find out where we'll end up

The scenery

So, we just kept driving, and driving and driving. We stopped a few times, I drove a little. Still no clue where we are going.

Nija Turtle Car.... too awesome not to take a piture of



I was a fun drive. We talked and listened to music. It was fun just to be together.

I was driving and he told me to head to St. Geoge. Once we arrived in St. George we pulled off to stretch, potty, and switch drivers. We hit the road again. About an hour later, Travis says that he is going to pull off and use the bathroom again at the Casa Blanca. I respond with okay, but there is a Walmart across the street, why don't we go there. He just didn't want to. At this point I am getting a little suspicious.

We walk in and start wandering around trying to find the bathroom. I spot and let him know it's over here. He says no it's over here and dragged me towards the registration desk.

Guess what? We checked in!!! We had so much fun! I didn't win any money at all, but we swam, for massages, relaxed in the spa, and went bowling. It was fantastic!!

I love you Travis! Thank you for making it awesome!

Slacker.....

So.... as for this whole new Katrina thing..... I have been a slacker. I haven't done a whole lot with it. But some reacent conversation have made me really motivated. Things are going to happen if it kills me.

Today I joined a gym, I don't really have the money for it, but I know I need it. I am going to plan meals better and heathier. It's time to get serious! I am going to be my best to work out for at least 30 minutes every day, 2 hours max. I would love any company if you are up to it.

So as of right now, the standings are about the same:

Weight - 233 pounds
Month Goal - Lose 10 pounds
Life Goal - Weigh 135 pounds

Wish me luck!

New Katrina in the Works

A few days ago I was getting ready for work one morning. I just gotten out of the shower and was in my bedroom getting dressed. I walked over to my closet to grab my slacks and top. I happen to glanced over at the full length mirror that's near the closet. I was in my bra and undies...... all I could see what a whole lot of nasty! I was astonished at what my reflection in the mirror. I have really let myself go. That was a moment I decided I really need to do something. I get back to where I should be.

So I thought what a better motivation than to embarrass myself to the whole world as motivation. I am going to post weekly updates on where I am at and how I am doing. As of now, it's started off slow. I did work out on the Wii Fit for and hour and fifteen mintues. I know that's not a lot, but it's a start. I have been working on eating heathier and cutting back soda. That's my biggest problem. Devil soda!!!

So here is what I look like now: Currently weighing 233 pounds.

Idea goal weight is 140 pounds. That won't happen for some time. So short term goal is to be 220 pounds on April 1, 2011.

Wish me luck!!!

Friendship

Friendship - the relationship between people that call themselves......

I have recently come to find that I really don't have friends any more. It seems they have all drifted away to be obsorbed into their own lives. Call me selfish, but it really makes me sad. You should be able to manage time between all that need your time.

Being a friend means being there when I need you. Being a friend means hanging out with each other. Being a friend means being honest with one another. Being a friend means not flaking out when you make plans.

I miss the old relationships I had with certain people. Yes, don't get me wrong, I have friends, but I lost my best friends. I don't know what happened. I guess life did.

How I Got Where I am Today.... Part 12 The Now

So after a few skipped over details later here we are. Travis and I moved in together June 8, 2009. We have a wonderful cozy town home in South Salt Lake. We live with our two dogs and Valory comes to visit ever so often.

As of right now, I have no idea where this will lead. Every day is a new adventure that I look forward to living. ;

Putting a brief on right now, I work at UPS, he works at Famous Dave's and runs his own business. The dogs, well they are dogs and don't do much. That's about all that is happen in the present.

Now that everyone is all caught up on my life I can blog about the random garbage that happens in my day to day life. 

Thank you all for listening and never be afraid to ask me any questions about anything. 

Let the randomness begin..........

How I Got Where I am Today.... Part 11 The Girlfriend Ring

I am not sure on the exact day, but I would say sometime the beginning of April we were wandering around Fashion Place Mall. We stop at a kiosk and look at the jewelry. I was looking at the different rings and he asks me which one do I like. I tell him and he asks the lady working if we can look at them. So we are looking at them and I am trying them on and I fall in love with a silver ring with flowers on it. He asks if it fits, I say yes, but it's only on my left ring finger (you know the one that the wedding ring eventually goes on). He says I don't mind if you wear it on that finger. I am just looking at him in awe. My head is spinning and I am trying to figure out what is going on. So he tells the lady he would like to buy it. I get all giddy. She takes it and shines it up and hands it back to me. He rips it out of my hand and says that's my ring. I was shocked and didn't know what to say, so I just let it go. We left the mall after that and never spoke of it again.

April 25, 2008, it was a Friday. I had made plans to go over to Travis's house and hang out. I get off work and had to run home and get somethings. I tried to get a hold of him to make sure that he was home and remembered we had plans, but he wasn't answering me. I was kind of irritated. I decided to just head up there any way and hope he remembered.

At the time I was living in Murray and he was living in Bountiful. Under normal conditions it's about a 30 minute drive from my house to his. On this rather warm April evening I jump in my not air conditioned because it's broken black car and head up there. So this time of day is rush hour, so traffic is backed up and moving very slowly. I still can't get a hold of Travis and I am thinking if I drive all the way up there and he isn't there I am gonna be so pissed. And I am really hot due to the black non-air conditioned car. Grrrrr.....

About an hour later I pull into the driveway. I was happy to see his car, but irritated beyond belief about everything else. So I get out and pound on his door. No answer. I pound harder. Buddy, his dog is barking. He finally come to the door, half asleep. I am mad. I storm in and plop on the couch and watch TV and try and calm down. He hollers from the other room to come here, I respond no you come here. He hollers again, I respond no. He finally comes in and grabs my hand and pulls me off the couch. I grouchily say What! He then gets down on one knee, (my heart races and my head spins) and says, "So, you make real happy and stuff. Will you be my Girlfriend?" I am speechless. It was so adorable. I smile every time I think about it. I said "YES!" He stands up and gives me a kiss.

Twitterppated!

How I Got Where I am Today.... Part 10

So... now what happens? Well Travis texted me and we chatted for a while. We decided to meet up at Chili's to get some food and catch up. It was a busy Friday night and there I sat at the table.... alone. He was late, but didn't stand me up. We shared a Sampler and talked about what has happened in our lives and what we are doing now. We then finished eating and decided to go over to Hollywood Connection and that just down the street. We had an absolute blast!!!! We played mini golf and dumb arcade games. We laughed and ate Ice cream. It was awesome. I still have the pen (that doesn't write) that he got me with his tickets. So what started as just hang out and catch up turned into a date.

Food + an activity = a date. And there is where it began....

We kept chatting here and there. We went on another date to the old bowling alley on State Street. We had a ton of fun then too. That was the first time I got to see a bit of the real kooky Travis. We were goofing off and drinking beer, laughing and just enjoying each other. We kept bribing each other to get a strike. He told me he would kiss me if I got one. I got one and kissed my hand, then the cheek, and I was doing the same with him. We never made it to the lips..... until we were in the parking lot saying goodbye. 

After that I was looking at his MySpace page and thought, "Wow, he has a lot of hussies on here. He is just a player. I don't really want to play games." So, I didn't talk to him as much and kinda killed to relationship. About a week or so later and realized I kind of missed him. I didn't really have anything else going so I decided what the hell. I am young and I am going to have some fun and just date. I don't need to "with" someone to have a good time. So I started texting him again. We decided to meet up and get Ice Cream. Once we were done we walked over to Barns and Noble and looked around, then went over to Best Buy and pretended to buy appliances for our new house. It was so funny. 

Over the next couple months we hung out a lot. I would go up to his house in Bountiful and we would just hang out. As time when on it seemed we were only hanging out with each other and no one else. So much for the just dating thing.

Next up... The Girlfriend Ring