Bachelor Drama

Okay. Travis is going to kill me for posting this, but I had too. Did anyone watch the finale of the Bachelor? I about died. First of all, I usually don't get into the Bachelor that much, honestly it is a pretty dumb reality show. But for some reason I got so absorbed in it. The way I would justify watching it was that I would work out during the show and watch it as I was on the treadmill. It sure made the running go by fast! I thought this bachelor (Brad) was super hot! I also liked his personality, although sometimes it was a little too formal. I liked Jenni the best. She had such a sweet and real personality (and she is from Kansas... woohoo). But I thought he had a stronger connection with DeAnna. Anyways, I was watching the finale on Monday night, I felt bad because my in laws flew in that day to see us for Thanksgiving, but I made them watch it with me. The cool part was that they totally got sucked into it as well. My father-in-law (who is a retired social worker/counselor) was so funny because he would analyze the relationships, and we would pause the Tivo, and then we would chat about it. I almost threw my shoe at the TV when Brad didn't pick either of them. I can understand not feeling ready to get married and not wanting to propose, but couldn't he just say "hey lets date exclusively and see what happens?" Instead he just dumped both of their "A's" I think this guy definitely has issues. Kind of reminds me of how stressful dating life was back in the day. Okay I'm done thinking about this because I have already wasted enough of my life on this trash. Can't wait till next season (did I say that out loud)

Homesick!

Beware... I am whining. I have just been feeling a little homesick lately. I don't know if its because the holidays are coming, or if it is because daylight savings happened (which makes things a little more depressing due to the fact that when I leave work it is dark) or if it is because a lot of fun things are happening back at home. I kind of feel like a baby because its not like I haven't visited. We were home for 10 days last Christmas, I went home again in January for my Grandma's funeral, I was home in May for the Charles's reunion and then again in August for my cousin's wedding. Looking at that, I can't believe I am venting about being homesick! I guess the fact that I wasn't there when Sadie had Annabelle and that I still haven't seen her makes it worse, or that all of my neices and nephews are growing up so fast I worry that they won't remember Trav and I (parents you better be showing them pictures of us nightly or so help me), or the fact that so many of my friends are getting married... 5 good friends have or will be married in the space of 3 months and I will only be at one of the the weddings. I despise the fact that we miss so many family get togethers and traditions such as Draper Days, the 4th of July, the Halloween family party, going out on dates with siblings and their spouses, etc. And a lot of my friends have had babies who are growing so fast as well. I wish I knew Ryan and Cannon better. I really miss my grandparents too. I love them so much and although they are very youthful and healthy, I never know how much time I will have left with them. I can't even imagine not having my Grandma Gladys. So anyways... I just want everyone to know that we think of you often and miss you tons. Don't forget about us and please please stay in touch. That is what really keeps me going. Relationships are the best things in the world. I have been sad to have lost connections with people from the past, but have learned so much from everyone I have come into contact with. Whoa, I'm going off. Don't get me wrong, I think this experience is great. I have always wanted to move away and have an adventure so I am grateful for this opportunity. All I wanted to say was that I am homesick! We are coming to Utah the 20th to the 29th of December so I hope I can see everyone. Love you all!

Its all about the wings!

I just had to share this experience. I played on a slow pitch coed softball team this past Summer and Fall. Our season ended and we took first place. So of course we had to celebrate... no not Disney Land... Hooters! Our team consisted of the typical beer drinking, potty mouth guys who actually had wives... who could actually play pretty well. I was a little hesitant to go but my coworker, who also played on the team, insisted that I go. So I did and I invited Trav. And he went. I was expecting this crazy wicked place with gross men and bad things everywhere, and was ready to shield Travis's eyes the whole night, but I was pleasantly surprised. The outfits really weren't that revealing, just short shorts and tight tanks and the atmosphere was almost a family type atmosphere. Don't get me wrong, there was definitely beer drinking and loudness to the place, but I looked around and saw lots of woman and men there just hanging out on a Wednesday night. Apparently that night, there was a big trivia game going on between all the different tables. It was really fun and we got into it. Oh and let me tell ya the wings.... well they were... .... .... not that good. I had so much fun that I was thinking that maybe I could pick up an application to work there... but then I looked down at myself and thought that they would probably only allow me in the back with the cooks. Oh well.