Sunshine Sunshine is fine

Today was BEAUTIFUL! Just the kind of day I needed!
Even though I woke up late for work, I just KNEW today was going to be great the second I saw the sun shining through my blinds. Work at PH was pretty good. Came home early and hung out with my Grandma for a bit before my "in-between-jobs-revamp-nap". Went to work at the call center and kicked butt. Talked to my Team Lead about getting more hours, and he asked if I'd be interested in FULL TIME! (ah! I wasn't going to say anything so I wouldn't jinx it.. I just HAD to!) He's going to look over my numbers and we'll discuss it more after this week I think. Which is AWESOME because I reeeeeeeaaaaaallly didn't want to be working BOTH jobs while my parents are on their cruise and I'm kickin' it with my brother.


Anyhow. I went to the boys last night after posting that whiny baby post, and I just have to say, Matt and Dustin are my absolute favorites. They can always make me smile. And Big D and I, I swear it seems we've got each others backs when the one of us is feeling blue. And he's always so down to take pictures with me. And I like that, because then it still allows me to be a little vain on the bloggin photo business.

This one was his personal favorite, due to the face he's making. haha

And this guy just always makes me smile. Always has. Even during my toughest times with friends, the ex, myself, he's been my rock through so much crappy stuff and doesn't let me dwell on it. Sure, he'll let me complain for what's worth complainin, and then it's over. We move on. And that's the best. And is for sure exactly what I needed yesterday. (and the added bonus of snuggles and kisses isn't too bad either.. haha)

I should have gotten off of the computer so long ago and gone to bed. So I think I'll do that now. I hope everyone had a great Monday! And let's get this amazing mood to go all week! Even if the weather doesn't!


*also*

my body is trying to grow a horn... soooo not cool. (the white circle in the pic is my Mary Kay mask that I've been caking on there to try to make the sucker go away...) I've come to the conclusion that it's either a horn, or my body just decided that one head wasn't enough for this Shando, time to sprout another on the forehead.


So here's to also hopin' lady time induced acne goes away SOOON! hehe

Fire Pants...

I lied. This post is not going to be awesome.



I'm sooooooo sad. Blegh. Lady time arrived, and it's kicking my butt. Serrrriously!
I just wish I had a big bed with baby not-boyfwen to come snuggle and watch movies all night and pat my head when I keep crying for no reason.

UGH!


I'm so over this. Cheer up, buck-o. It'll all be okay. Quit being so down. RIGHT NOW!
There's so many uncomfortable feelings and thoughts that I haven't thought or felt in years and years, perhaps I'm just overreacting. I know nothing can change unless I make it so. It just feels like everything I do lately to make things better, either doesn't change anything, or things just continue getting worse on their own.

Somebody all the WAAAAAAAAAAAMBULANCE.
Make them take me away.

Day 29 - In this past month what have you learned?

In the last month, I've learned that winter is only good for the Holidays.
Well, I guess more, remembered. As I'm quite certain I've learned that before.

I've learned that... uh...

I don't know.
This post is dumb. I'm done with it. haha.

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Along those same wintry lines, however... enjoy this photo:

My mom works at the Elementary school, and I went with her last Saturday to help her out with something. As we were walking back out to the car, I saw this poster. Ohhhh Spring cannot come fast enough!

So, what was I helping my Mom with you ask? Lemme tell you. She recently switched jobs at the school to the Librarian and she needed some help decorating one of the bulletin boards there. She opened up the "Work Room" door and said to have at it! It was like a dream come true. Wall to wall paper in all different colors, textures, sizes. Scissors! Glue! Glitter!(which, I unfortunately found too late. Probably for the best.) Anyhow... this is what I came up with:

My mom made the snowflakes. :)

In other news... I've been so down lately. My face is breaking out... I'm grumpy and whiny baby... I keep crying. (No, I'm not tearing this out of Heidi's blog, I promise it's happening to me too! haha) I'm quite sure my lady time is trying to show up... My body is just stupid.

And this whole winter thing is getting so old. I just want sunshine! And things that make me happy! Like being outside without freezing! Swimming! Tanning! Hiking! Kite flying!  AHHHH!

It feels like the only thing I look forward to now are Zumba, and weekend snuggle sleepovers. How pathetic.

At least I have during the week sweetheart kisses. And good company to make me smile.

I'm trying to cheer up. I'd like to NOT keep posting such yucky posts. Sorry for being a downer, fellow bloggers. Next post I promise to be more awesome.

*also* I really Really Reeeeeaaaaaaally hate noisy eaters. Especially when it involves lip smacking. It's disgusting. And makes me want to scream and smack the person in the mouth.     that is all.

Day 28 - A picture of you in the last year and now, how have you changed since then?

One year ago: I was still very heart broken and desperate for any sort of company. 

I don't remember being this cold all the time.

Quite unhealthy. Physically and mentally.

A pro at making questionable impulse decisions.

Now: Healed.

Happy.

I can be comfortable being alone.

Hair about 4 inches longer.

Found Zumba, and feel 10 times healthier. (both physically AND mentally!)

Non-Smoker.

Freakin' awesome. (a whole years' worth more..)

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This past weekend was my good friend Janice's Birthday. So we went to SLC for her party. I have so much fun when we go up there. It's nice hanging out with a bunch of people who just want to have a good time. I decided to use my Ipod as my camera for the evening and took SO many pictures! (If you've seen my FB you know what I'm talking about..)



Exibit A:
mustache photo. They have this mustache on their bathroom mirror... I couldn't resist.

The whole night was so fun. So many great people. And seeing the way Not-Boyfriend acts when around the SLC crowd makes me happy. And Salt Lake adventures very rarely disappoint.

                            Me, Hailey, and Janice

This is also the night I realized how you change the lens on the incredibooth. And trust me... It was quite the big deal when I realized that my photos with Big D came out in COLOR  haha.

Also, look at how he's such a studly Dustin.

Man I'm friends with some attractive people. haha. ;)



And then there's this guy...

I'm sad he (along with quite a few other people this night) didn't realize that the incredibooth takes FOUR photos, so he was making the same face in ever picture. Whatta dough-head.



I think that's about it. Not much else to talk about.

Hope everyone had a great weekend and is having a great start to the week!

Day 27 - Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

Why am I doing this "Challenge" you ask?

Because I sucked real bad at knowing what to blog about when I started this blog up again.. So I figured having pre-chosen topics would help me along.

I was right.. but now it's just obnoxious! haha. :D

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It's cold.



And I need to trim my bangs.

Have a GREAT night!

(thanks for stoppin' by!)

Resolution breakin'

I just can't seem to get myself to do any 30 days of blogging again today.
I don't even know what the next "subject" is...


I just wanted to make this a quick post anyhow.

Today was wonderful. Didn't have to work one job, so I went to the other early so's to get off early and have a nice evening with my family.
I made a deal with myself last night. No more whiny baby days this week. I used up my quota on my sick days. So from here on out, POSITIVITY IS KEY! ha. Seems to be working alright.  :)

I'm somewhat stuck in a musical rut, however. That sounds so silly. But I'm working on getting my new ipod filled up, I've got most of my music on there, going to steal the essentials from the boys. But I want something new.
Any musical suggestions? Any kind really. As I love most anything. (considering I already have everything from Billy Holiday to Leftover Crack on my old ipod...)

Just a few photos now..

 I know I know... I said to take it easy on the pictures of myself.. 

But I DID also say I'm resolution breakin' in this post too. ;)

This was a few nights ago, the sunset was BEAUTIFUL there were so many amazing colors in the sky. 

I was driving so I wasn't able to get as good of a picture as I'd like, but I think this does some justice.

Anyhow, I hope every one's Tuesday is going swimmingly. I'm getting anxious for Zumba! I just want it to be time to get ready.

1-because it's Zumba. And I'd marry it if I could.

2-because JODI is coming tonight! Oh I can't wait! :DD

Resolutions?

1- Finish 30 days of blogging that has instead lasted 3 months...

2- No more soda. Or at least go back to very rarely soda. Ever since I quit smoking I've been drinking a lot more soda... It's gotta go!

3- Cut back on the hooch.

I don't drink often. But I'd like to make it even less. And with weight-loss in mind, it can only make things better!

4- Exercise at LEAST 4 days a week. I've got my 2 guaranteed Zumba days. I need to make sure I'm doing 2 more days of SOMETHING!

5- Spend more time with my family. (extended family also. With the Holidays over, I've been racking my brain trying to figure out when we're going to have an excuse to all get together again!)

7- Keep my room clean.

I'm sure there's more that needs to be done, but I think that's a good start.

 I probably should start taking more pictures like this though...

 Or perhaps just consider growing a sweet 'stache... somehow.

 Maybe just stick to :

8- Post pictures of more than just self when blogging.

You vain, vain Shando...

How's everyone holding up with their New Years Resolutions? :D