There's Just Something about KALEN!

I was asking my sister for ideas on lists of things that I should write about. Of course she thought I should write a list about Kalen. I think this will be one of the easiest lists I've written because she's so amazing. I've also decided to add a weekly "There's Just Something about _____" to my blog. So watch out...next weeks blog may be about YOU!

Kalen's List.
1. Kalen's smile will brighten ANYONE'S day.
2. Kalen knows more sign language than I do. (She's only 2)
3. Kalen has the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen!
4. She says "I hold you!" when she wants a hug....I think that's about the cutest thing ever!
5. Kalen LOVES church...which is something I wasn't excited about at her age.
6. She's funny...when i was watching her the other day I was throwing her up in the air and twirling her around. I was tired and dizzy so I told her I was too tired to try again. She said "okay" then two seconds later she patted my leg and said "AWAKE!" Of course I couldn't say no to her.
7. She's so outgoing. She says hi to all of the neighbors and is always excited when "Uncle Joel" comes over.
8. I think she may be a child prodigy someday :)
9. She's the cutest and I love living with her!

26.2 Reasons to Run a Marathon

1. You gain a sense of accomplishment.
2. You make new friends.
3. You get to buy new shoes every three months.
4. You get in shape.
5. You are able to see a lot of new scenery when you are training.
6. It's a source of conversation.
7. You get a medal!
8. It teaches you discipline.
9. No more flabby legs!
10. You get a tan.
11. People cheer you on like your a star when you're running it!
12. You win a free t-shirt. (after you pay all of the fees of course)
13. You're able to do a lot of people watching while you run all of those miles. (I saw someone run it in jeans?!? What were they thinking? I can't even imagine the chaffing.)
14. You can make it a mini-vacation. (I ran the Chicago marathon when I lived in Minneapolis)
15. People think you are a beast! (in a good sense of the word)
16. You get to eat more when you are training!
17. It impresses people on your first date. (Joel..I know you were sooo impressed when I told you I had run one)
18. It makes you feel like your an athlete even when you aren't able to participate in college sports.
19. It gives you time to mull over your entire life...at least 3 times!
20. It makes 1/2 marathons look wussy.
21. Carbohydrates...mmm...lots of them.
22. You truly have a RIGHT to drink gatorade if you run 26.2 miles....it's not wasted calories anymore!
23. It's a way to fizzle out any anger issues you've ever had...you'll be so tired at the end...you won't care WHAT your significant other said to you before the race!
24. You are able to witness amazing people run. (ex:I saw people who had lost 200 lbs through training and other people who beat cancer.)
25. You'll have an amazing set of lungs when your finished training.
26. Getting up at 6 will seem late to you (I used to train at 4:30a.m. to beat the summer heat)
.2 It's just an AMAZING experience.

Devastations Related to Hairdressers.

1. One time one of my hairdressers asked me if I'd like to try some red in my hair. I thought she meant a hint of red. So I said "yes" Two hours later and I looked like a fire engine. It was awful. Luckily she redid it the next week. I didn't want to go anywhere with that ugly do.

2. I recently wanted a bob like Jennifer Anniston had a few years ago. (See picture above). I said I did NOT want my hair to flip out. Did it flip out?!? Of COURSE. I ended up having an old woman hair cut...I'm still trying to grow it out. Plus my hairdresser told me she couldn't cut it too short because "I have such a strong jawline." I'm still upset about that. I want my bob...but I have to wait till after I get married!

So...I don't have a lot of hair stories...but I figured this is one area that women could really relate to...Tell me your bad-hair stories.

Wish List Books

I have a few books in mind that I really want to read. Unfortunately, with school, wedding planning and ect...I don't have the time to do it right now. These books are on my wish list. If you think there is something I should add, please tell me! I'd also like to know what books are on your wish list.

1. Peter Pan
2. My Sisters Keeper
3. The Vanishing Act of Esme
4. Such a Pretty Fat
5. Lord of the Flies

Dreams...

Today, I woke up and realized that I had been dreaming about blogging...I decided it was a sign that I needed a list about dreams.

1. Naked dreams...Have you ever dreamed that you are out in public somewhere and all of a sudden lose all of your clothes or a very essential piece of clothing?! I HATE those. They are so uncomfortable.

2. Spiders....I used to have nightmares about those at least once a week. Luckily, I haven't had any lately.

3. One of my most memorable dreams was when I gave birth to 8 piglets. Why? I have no idea. I tried to look it up on the intnet, but nothing seemed to explain as to why I would dream that.

4. My mom once dreamed that she had a little man in a bird cage and the house burned down and she was not able to save him. It still brings tears to her eyes when she recalls that dream. (I guess it was pretty vivid!)

5. I sometimes have dreams where my vision is blurry...it's like I have dirty contacts or something. Those give me a headache.

6. I often have dreams that I'm missing a final exam in one of my classes....those really freak me out!

Reasons NOT to Go to the Gym

I'll admit it. Lately I've been having a little problem with motivation. I have not felt like exercising at ALL. Me!! The ex-personal trainer who used to live in the gym. Here are the bogus reasons I've given myself for skipping the workouts. I hope you all comment and tell me how lazy I've been so that I will be more motivated!

1. No one can tell the difference in the way I look when I don't work out. (No lie...people have asked me if I've lost weight since I quit working out like a mad woman)
2. It's nice outside.
3. I have to study for nursing.
4. I don't want to.
5. I'm too busy.
6. I'll work out tomorrow.
7. I'm tired.

How lame is this list!! I need some motivation. You should all comment and give me some motivation!!

What IS IT about Britney Spears?!?

I remember the days when I used to want to BE Britney. Now I feel bad for her, but I'm still fascinated. I'm not one to read up on the celebrities...in fact I don't even know most of their names. Yet, I always seem to know what's going on with Britney. That's what led me to write this list...What is it about Britney?

1. She USED to be the most beautiful pop star.
2. Every teen girl used to want to be her and every teen guy wanted to date her.
3. She had everything and then threw it all away.
4. She had such a glamorous life and then she shaved her head and went crazy.
5. She married Kevin....(Is that what caused the downword spiral?)
6. She went shopping in her wedding dress?!? (maybe this is just a rumor)
7. She wore really short skirts with no underwear.
8. Maybe it's just the fact that people are obsessed with watching the high and mighty fall...sad to say...but I think that's "what is it about Britney Spears"

I really hope that someday things will be better for her again. She's had a hard life.