It is April already?! Really?!?! Wow... I have abandoned my blog once again and I made myself post something tonight. So... here is goes...
I have been way busy lately. I have been trying to find some moments of down time and when I find it I really try to embrace it as much as I can. My dance life has been way busy. We have started our full cast rehearsals on the weekends which means I have to add another day or two to my driving to Lawton schedule. We do full cast rehearsals to run the shows completely and that way the dancers know what dance they go after. This year we are doing 3 shows which is a first. It is pretty exciting to me to have 3 shows because that just means our studio is growing so much that our shows would be too long if we only had 2! Exciting times! We have also started learning our teacher's dance. That means... I GET TO DANCE! Which also means my body has been hurting :). But its a good hurt!
On another note.... It has been a while but for Spring Break my mom and I headed to Dallas to get away and do some shopping. It was good to have some girl time and it's always nice to spend some one on one time with my momma. We got to meet up with my cousin Kristen and I am so glad we got to see her! My cousin Kristen and I are one year apart. We grew up dancing together and were always spending the night at each others house. Now that we are older, and she now lives in Texas, we only get to see each other at family events... so it was nice to spend some time with her! While we were in Texas it rained.... and rained.. and rained. It was almost comical how much it rained because it seemed like every time we got into the car... it rained! But all in all it was a good time!
In other news... I got another job! I am working at Barre3 at their new location in Edmond. I am working the front desk and so I had to learn all new stuff! So if you are in the area definitely check Barre3 out! It is a great workout!
So my life has been pretty busy but I like it that way! My husband and I have been trying to adjust to new schedules but we are making it work! He is now working a new shift and I have been seeing a lot more of his handsome face! Now that we have been married a little over a year and a half we have really settled into marriage. We are still trying to figure some things out but all in all things are good good good!
I know the next couple of months are going to fly so I am going to try to enjoy every second of it. This summer I am in two weddings.. (my brother's and my very good friend Whitney's) and they are two weeks apart from each other. I am so excited and very honored to be apart of these two special days!
Anyways.... Hopefully I won't abandon my blog anymore... so if it happens just yell at me! :).. the end..
Allison
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
My weekend..
I had a pretty darn good weekend! To start things off on Thursday my mom drove to the city with me after I got off work at the studio. She was meeting her friends in the city for a girls weekend and so it worked out for her to hitch a ride with me. It was nice to be able to talk to her like normal without holding a phone to my ear. I was telling her that it was weird not holding something or doing something with my hands while I was driving! I didn't know what to do with myself!
On Friday I went into work and had a fun time redressing mannequins and face outs. It's fun finding different outfits that have to go together and make a story. After work I met my mom in the mall since she was already there and hung out with her for a bit. I ran home to take a quick power nap before I met my brother's future wifey and the rest of the girls in the wedding party to get measured for our bridesmaids dresses. While we were getting measured the seamstress told us her amazing story (I will write a separate post about that later.. It's kinda a long story but it's a good one). After the fitting we went out to dinner and had a good time getting to know each other a little better.
Saturday I went into work again and it was a different day. It was a little on the slow side so I got the opportunity to organize. I organized all of the girls shoes in the back room and that took a while but it was relaxing. After work I drove to Norman to shop for tank tops for dance. I went to the mall and I didn't find a thing so I decided to go to Ross. I have never been to the Ross in Norman and let me tell you, I will never go to another Ross again. I have never seen so many great name brands in a Ross before. I scored pretty big in my opinion. I found a pair of MEK jeans for $12. They are my favorite brand of jeans and they normally run anywhere from $98-140. Who cares that they are a size 28 and I wear a 26! For $12 they are going to work! They are charcoal skinny jeans and they fit pretty good, they are just a little big in the waist but again for $12 I am going to make them work! I also found a cute OBEY tank (one of my other favorite brands) so I felt pretty stoked about my shopping trip! After that I went home and my dear sweet husband woke up and we had some over due quality time together before he went to work so that was nice.
Today I went to church (by myself :) ) and it was a great way to start off my week. I went grocery shopping afterwards and I got stuff to make dinner for my hubs. I wanted to make something other than chicken so I made steak, loaded mashed potatoes, green beans, and homemade soft chocolate chip cookies. Yummy!
Well I hope my week goes as well as my weekend did! The end..
Allison
On Friday I went into work and had a fun time redressing mannequins and face outs. It's fun finding different outfits that have to go together and make a story. After work I met my mom in the mall since she was already there and hung out with her for a bit. I ran home to take a quick power nap before I met my brother's future wifey and the rest of the girls in the wedding party to get measured for our bridesmaids dresses. While we were getting measured the seamstress told us her amazing story (I will write a separate post about that later.. It's kinda a long story but it's a good one). After the fitting we went out to dinner and had a good time getting to know each other a little better.
Saturday I went into work again and it was a different day. It was a little on the slow side so I got the opportunity to organize. I organized all of the girls shoes in the back room and that took a while but it was relaxing. After work I drove to Norman to shop for tank tops for dance. I went to the mall and I didn't find a thing so I decided to go to Ross. I have never been to the Ross in Norman and let me tell you, I will never go to another Ross again. I have never seen so many great name brands in a Ross before. I scored pretty big in my opinion. I found a pair of MEK jeans for $12. They are my favorite brand of jeans and they normally run anywhere from $98-140. Who cares that they are a size 28 and I wear a 26! For $12 they are going to work! They are charcoal skinny jeans and they fit pretty good, they are just a little big in the waist but again for $12 I am going to make them work! I also found a cute OBEY tank (one of my other favorite brands) so I felt pretty stoked about my shopping trip! After that I went home and my dear sweet husband woke up and we had some over due quality time together before he went to work so that was nice.
Today I went to church (by myself :) ) and it was a great way to start off my week. I went grocery shopping afterwards and I got stuff to make dinner for my hubs. I wanted to make something other than chicken so I made steak, loaded mashed potatoes, green beans, and homemade soft chocolate chip cookies. Yummy!
Well I hope my week goes as well as my weekend did! The end..
Allison
Saturday, January 21, 2012
It is a do nothing day
So I was off today because I am going to work tomorrow night to help out with inventory. So today I did a whole lot of absolutely nothing. I was out of town for a dance convention last weekend and as pathetic as it sounds I was still tired this week from that. So I totally took advantage of this day off.
Yesterday after work I got to hang out with one of my dear friends. We had a blast like we always do. It's good to hang out with friends and just forget about the real world for a while. We totally acted like children and I think we might have driven my husband a little crazy but it's ok.. He survived :).
Well off to do a little more nothing:) the end..
Allison
Yesterday after work I got to hang out with one of my dear friends. We had a blast like we always do. It's good to hang out with friends and just forget about the real world for a while. We totally acted like children and I think we might have driven my husband a little crazy but it's ok.. He survived :).
Well off to do a little more nothing:) the end..
Allison
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
man...
So I have been pretty darn lazy about this here blog. I have thought many times.. "man.. this would make a good post on my blog" and then I never did it. Shame shame...
Some good news... I GOT A NEW LAPTOP!!!!!!!! I named her Lady Sally. I really like it so far. I got a Samsung to try something new. I normally have a Dell and they just fall apart (sometimes literally). So hopefully this one will last for a while. Long live Lady Sally!
So to start the new year, (yes I know it's mid January but oh well :) ) I am going to give 10 random facts about me.....
1. People think I'm quiet, but I'm really not. - When I am in a big crowd I normally get pretty quiet. Sometimes it is due to my shyness as a kid but most of the time I am people watching and trying to figure the crowd out. I love to observe people and figure them out without saying a word.
2. I have never really been in the "in crowd"- Growing up I was never super popular but it never bothered me. I do things for myself because I want to not because its the cool thing to do. Now don't get me wrong I wasn't a complete nerd or anything, but I didn't live everyday striving to be popular. Even now when it comes to fashion I wear things that I know I like and will look good on me not because its the most in style thing. I have always had my own sense of style even when I was a kid and I am proud of that fact.
3. I am a FRIENDS fan- I LOVE the TV show Friends. I didn't watch it when it was on TV, but I own every season on DVD. I have watched every episode multiple times and I don't get tired of them. I started watching them before I go to bed a couple years ago and its become a little ritual for me. Even my husband said he was starting to get used to watching them! I even used a quote from friends in my wedding program.
4. I talk to my mom almost everyday- My mom is one of my closest friends. I don't think I was ever one of those kids who was embarrassed to be around their mom. My mom came with me on most of my church or dance trips and I wouldn't have had it any other way. My mom has done so much for me and I am so grateful for her.
5. I kinda have a new obsession with the color turquoise- I didn't realize that I love that color so much until I looked at my closet and saw all of the turquoise things in my closet. I have purses, necklaces, shirts, sweat pants, cell phone case... just to name a few :)
6. I have a weird thing about my hands being clean- I don't like to use things that are toxic like bleach because they make your hands smell weird. In my mind, if the bottle says keep away from children or toxic if eaten it could kill me if it is on my hands. I wont eat or do anything that involves my face until the smell is off my hands. I'm not crazy I swear. I even had a hard time painting my fingernails because I was afraid that it would chip off in my mouth and I could get sick. That has gotten better I promise :).
7. I envy my dad's work ethic- My dad is the hardest worker I know. When I was little my dad went to work full time and he also went to school full time to get a better job to provide better for his family. My dad works so hard and he does it all for others. Even his job involves helping others. I wish I had his drive and his selflessness.
8. I wish my fears didn't hold me back- I love to sing but I have always been scared to sing in front of people. It brings tears to my eyes when I see people sing and open their arms and sing with all of they are and all that they have. I just wish I was brave enough.
9. I DON'T LIKE BIRDS- Birds creep me out. I don't like that they could fly over you and poop on you at anytime of the day. I have had too many ad bird experiences that they just give me anxiety. That's all I want to say about that.
10. I like to change my hair- I am lucky to have a friend that does hair. I met her when I was at college and then she started doing my hair. I have brown hair and to me it could get kind of boring so I like to change it. Right now I have blond hair. I haven't gone all blond so I thought why not! People tell me that my hair is going to be fried but I just tell them "I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't go tanning so let me dye my hair!" . It is something fun for me and I'm glad my husband lets me be me and he has the same philosophy as me that you can always change your hair :)
Well that's all for now I will try not to be so bad about posting! the end..
Allison
Some good news... I GOT A NEW LAPTOP!!!!!!!! I named her Lady Sally. I really like it so far. I got a Samsung to try something new. I normally have a Dell and they just fall apart (sometimes literally). So hopefully this one will last for a while. Long live Lady Sally!
So to start the new year, (yes I know it's mid January but oh well :) ) I am going to give 10 random facts about me.....
1. People think I'm quiet, but I'm really not. - When I am in a big crowd I normally get pretty quiet. Sometimes it is due to my shyness as a kid but most of the time I am people watching and trying to figure the crowd out. I love to observe people and figure them out without saying a word.
2. I have never really been in the "in crowd"- Growing up I was never super popular but it never bothered me. I do things for myself because I want to not because its the cool thing to do. Now don't get me wrong I wasn't a complete nerd or anything, but I didn't live everyday striving to be popular. Even now when it comes to fashion I wear things that I know I like and will look good on me not because its the most in style thing. I have always had my own sense of style even when I was a kid and I am proud of that fact.
3. I am a FRIENDS fan- I LOVE the TV show Friends. I didn't watch it when it was on TV, but I own every season on DVD. I have watched every episode multiple times and I don't get tired of them. I started watching them before I go to bed a couple years ago and its become a little ritual for me. Even my husband said he was starting to get used to watching them! I even used a quote from friends in my wedding program.
4. I talk to my mom almost everyday- My mom is one of my closest friends. I don't think I was ever one of those kids who was embarrassed to be around their mom. My mom came with me on most of my church or dance trips and I wouldn't have had it any other way. My mom has done so much for me and I am so grateful for her.
5. I kinda have a new obsession with the color turquoise- I didn't realize that I love that color so much until I looked at my closet and saw all of the turquoise things in my closet. I have purses, necklaces, shirts, sweat pants, cell phone case... just to name a few :)
6. I have a weird thing about my hands being clean- I don't like to use things that are toxic like bleach because they make your hands smell weird. In my mind, if the bottle says keep away from children or toxic if eaten it could kill me if it is on my hands. I wont eat or do anything that involves my face until the smell is off my hands. I'm not crazy I swear. I even had a hard time painting my fingernails because I was afraid that it would chip off in my mouth and I could get sick. That has gotten better I promise :).
7. I envy my dad's work ethic- My dad is the hardest worker I know. When I was little my dad went to work full time and he also went to school full time to get a better job to provide better for his family. My dad works so hard and he does it all for others. Even his job involves helping others. I wish I had his drive and his selflessness.
8. I wish my fears didn't hold me back- I love to sing but I have always been scared to sing in front of people. It brings tears to my eyes when I see people sing and open their arms and sing with all of they are and all that they have. I just wish I was brave enough.
9. I DON'T LIKE BIRDS- Birds creep me out. I don't like that they could fly over you and poop on you at anytime of the day. I have had too many ad bird experiences that they just give me anxiety. That's all I want to say about that.
10. I like to change my hair- I am lucky to have a friend that does hair. I met her when I was at college and then she started doing my hair. I have brown hair and to me it could get kind of boring so I like to change it. Right now I have blond hair. I haven't gone all blond so I thought why not! People tell me that my hair is going to be fried but I just tell them "I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't go tanning so let me dye my hair!" . It is something fun for me and I'm glad my husband lets me be me and he has the same philosophy as me that you can always change your hair :)
Well that's all for now I will try not to be so bad about posting! the end..
Allison
Sunday, December 18, 2011
My big step...
So today was a good day. I have been under the weather for about two weeks now and I am finally feeling like myself today.
My husband is on his on set so I went to Sunday school by myself. Well I can't say totally by myself because my brother and his fiancé were there so I sat with them. Well after Sunday school we normally make a trip down the street to go to Life Church for their service (we do a little church hopping on sundays). Well normally if my husband can't go with me I would watch church online but since my laptop is officially not waking up from its nap I couldn't watch it online. So today I made a bold decision.. I was going to go to church by myself. Now for most people that isn't a big deal, but for me it's a huge deal. I was pretty shy when I was little and it comes out sometimes, so to go and sit somewhere by myself is a big deal in my book.
So I walked in (early even) and sat down by myself... alone. It was kinda weird for me because normally I would totally freak out about sitting by myself but I felt calm and secure. When it came time to start singing praise and worship I stood up by myself with no one around me and worshiped. It was the coolest feeling that I've felt in a while. I was sitting by myself but I knew I wasn't alone. I knew God was with me sitting right next to me.
As I was singing I could really just focus on what I was singing about. I didn't have to worry about how I sounded, who was listening to me, or who was watching me. I felt so calm and comforted. I knew that's what I needed and where I needed to be. I have been asking God to inspire me to be bold and to know him more and I think this little step of sitting by myself is my little nudge that I needed to be bold. I loved my little kick in the pants this morning.
Now that I have made the big leap I know that I can do it again... I can sit by myself.
On a side note if you haven't been to Life Church I would encourage you to check it out whether it be online or one of their many locations. To be honest when I tried it the first time I wasn't into it. I didn't like the broadcast of the service. When I gave it another try I fell in love with the sermons and the series. Craig Groeschel is the senior pastor and he has a way of speaking right to your heart. He presents the message in a way that you can really apply it to your everyday life. It is pretty great.. Go ahead.. check it out ;).
The end..
Allison
My husband is on his on set so I went to Sunday school by myself. Well I can't say totally by myself because my brother and his fiancé were there so I sat with them. Well after Sunday school we normally make a trip down the street to go to Life Church for their service (we do a little church hopping on sundays). Well normally if my husband can't go with me I would watch church online but since my laptop is officially not waking up from its nap I couldn't watch it online. So today I made a bold decision.. I was going to go to church by myself. Now for most people that isn't a big deal, but for me it's a huge deal. I was pretty shy when I was little and it comes out sometimes, so to go and sit somewhere by myself is a big deal in my book.
So I walked in (early even) and sat down by myself... alone. It was kinda weird for me because normally I would totally freak out about sitting by myself but I felt calm and secure. When it came time to start singing praise and worship I stood up by myself with no one around me and worshiped. It was the coolest feeling that I've felt in a while. I was sitting by myself but I knew I wasn't alone. I knew God was with me sitting right next to me.
As I was singing I could really just focus on what I was singing about. I didn't have to worry about how I sounded, who was listening to me, or who was watching me. I felt so calm and comforted. I knew that's what I needed and where I needed to be. I have been asking God to inspire me to be bold and to know him more and I think this little step of sitting by myself is my little nudge that I needed to be bold. I loved my little kick in the pants this morning.
Now that I have made the big leap I know that I can do it again... I can sit by myself.
On a side note if you haven't been to Life Church I would encourage you to check it out whether it be online or one of their many locations. To be honest when I tried it the first time I wasn't into it. I didn't like the broadcast of the service. When I gave it another try I fell in love with the sermons and the series. Craig Groeschel is the senior pastor and he has a way of speaking right to your heart. He presents the message in a way that you can really apply it to your everyday life. It is pretty great.. Go ahead.. check it out ;).
The end..
Allison
Sunday, December 4, 2011
A little different..
Soooooo.... My computer is sick or something :(.. Last night I was going to load some pictures from my camera onto my computer and it would not turn on. I plugged in my ac adapter and everything and it would not turn on. I called the dell system support and they asked if I had my windows installation cd and of course I don't. The good news is that the problem is fixable if I have that cd, so hopefully my dad still has it and I can get my computer fixed. So once again I am writing this from my phone.
As I was sitting here I thought to myself..."I wonder if there is a blogger app.. There is an app for almost anything.." and there is!! So I'm trying this out since my computer wants to take a do not disturb type of nap.
It is kinda crazy the kind of things you can do with your phone now a days. I remember when we didn't have texting on our cell phones. Geeze I sound/ feel old when I say that..."back in my day..." haha. Crazy crazy..
I did get some Christmas wrapping done today. My husband was trying to be sneaky and look in my car because he knew I went shopping so I needed to wrap them ASAP. My husband did a great job picking out the Christmas wrapping paper this year. Not only is it recycled but it is two sided!! It is pretty fabulous! I was excited to wrap some presents and use my tulle I got from hobby lobby (for half off I might add) and make some pretty bows!! They look pretty darn good if I do say so myself!
Since today is Sunday I ran by Walmart and got my Sunday paper for my coupons! I am a little behind on organizing my coupon box and sometimes it takes almost an hour to go through and take out all of my expired coupons and clip and organize the new coupons. I haven't been very motivated to go through them to say the least but it must be done. So off I go to coupon land. Wish me luck! The end..
Allison
As I was sitting here I thought to myself..."I wonder if there is a blogger app.. There is an app for almost anything.." and there is!! So I'm trying this out since my computer wants to take a do not disturb type of nap.
It is kinda crazy the kind of things you can do with your phone now a days. I remember when we didn't have texting on our cell phones. Geeze I sound/ feel old when I say that..."back in my day..." haha. Crazy crazy..
I did get some Christmas wrapping done today. My husband was trying to be sneaky and look in my car because he knew I went shopping so I needed to wrap them ASAP. My husband did a great job picking out the Christmas wrapping paper this year. Not only is it recycled but it is two sided!! It is pretty fabulous! I was excited to wrap some presents and use my tulle I got from hobby lobby (for half off I might add) and make some pretty bows!! They look pretty darn good if I do say so myself!
Since today is Sunday I ran by Walmart and got my Sunday paper for my coupons! I am a little behind on organizing my coupon box and sometimes it takes almost an hour to go through and take out all of my expired coupons and clip and organize the new coupons. I haven't been very motivated to go through them to say the least but it must be done. So off I go to coupon land. Wish me luck! The end..
Allison
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Catch up time
So a lot has happened since the last time I wrote. My mom came in to town for the weekend and I wanted to spend as much time with her as I could because we don't get a ton of girl time. So now I am going to try and play catch up.
I'm sitting here right now in my husband's recliner wrapped in a blanket having some snuggle time with my snoring little pup. I honesty haven't had much to write about and maybe that is another reason I haven't posted a blog but I need to stop making excuses and get back on track.
On a side note I am writing this on my phone so please forgive me if I have some typos!
One big thing that has happened lately is that my brother is now engaged! I am so happy that he found someone that completes him and makes him happy. They are getting married this summer so let the planning begin!!! I remember going through all of the planning for my wedding.. The only thing that stinks is that you kinda feel like a pro after you figure out all of the planning stuff and then you only get to do it once. I guess that is a good reason you have friends so you can help them plan their wedding! Haha..
On another note my husband and I put up our Christmas tree!! We bought some new ornaments this year and it looks soo beautiful! This is my favorite time of year and having decorations up just make things even more special. I am so thankful when I think about how far my husband and I have come since this time last year. We are so much stronger as a couple and I told him that that is the best Christmas gift I could have ever gotten.
I am giggling as I am writing this because Izzy's snores are getting louder and louder.. Doesn't she know I'm trying to have a sentimental moment here?!? Haha.. This little one is so noisy that Samson came to check on her! My silly little girl. Well I need to wake her up because it's time for dinner! I will do my best to stay on track with this here blog :). The end..
Allison
I'm sitting here right now in my husband's recliner wrapped in a blanket having some snuggle time with my snoring little pup. I honesty haven't had much to write about and maybe that is another reason I haven't posted a blog but I need to stop making excuses and get back on track.
On a side note I am writing this on my phone so please forgive me if I have some typos!
One big thing that has happened lately is that my brother is now engaged! I am so happy that he found someone that completes him and makes him happy. They are getting married this summer so let the planning begin!!! I remember going through all of the planning for my wedding.. The only thing that stinks is that you kinda feel like a pro after you figure out all of the planning stuff and then you only get to do it once. I guess that is a good reason you have friends so you can help them plan their wedding! Haha..
On another note my husband and I put up our Christmas tree!! We bought some new ornaments this year and it looks soo beautiful! This is my favorite time of year and having decorations up just make things even more special. I am so thankful when I think about how far my husband and I have come since this time last year. We are so much stronger as a couple and I told him that that is the best Christmas gift I could have ever gotten.
I am giggling as I am writing this because Izzy's snores are getting louder and louder.. Doesn't she know I'm trying to have a sentimental moment here?!? Haha.. This little one is so noisy that Samson came to check on her! My silly little girl. Well I need to wake her up because it's time for dinner! I will do my best to stay on track with this here blog :). The end..
Allison
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