Mostly Awkward & a bit of Awesome

Awkward: elevator rides. No explanation is really needed for this one, but let me delve into this a little deeper: to push or not to push the close door button, to move to the back of the elevator when people get in or stand your ground, to get off before others or wait for them to exit first, to small talk or not to small talk, to hold your breath or gag from BO and/or cigarette smoke, to make eye contact or not to make eye contact, to go up 15 flights of stairs to avoid awkward elevator situations or to suck it up and deal.

Awkward: Seeing someone craning their neck to try to read your tattoo on your foot. I finally just told him "it says Live, Laugh, Love." To which he replied "interesting location." I said "yeah, better than my first thought of my wrist!" His response? "Speaking of bad tattoos, at least it's not a skull or something." Thank you random guy on the elevator for not only being awkward, but also sharing your opinions on my tattoo. I wish I had replied with "Oh, I have one of those on my lower back!"

Awkward: People who have disgusting toenails but still insist on wearing sandals.

Awkward: receiving this photo from your SIL late one night:

Why yes, that is my brother with a makeshift spear through the eye of the largest rat I have ever seen. I also received videos, but I will spare you from those. He said he measured it and it was 11 inches!!! Crazy! Apparently he wanted to wake my niece up to show her but my SIL told him no. I said they could have just told her the rat was sleeping and had pink eye if she asked. We're classy, I know...

Awesome: Today is Thursday...the week is almost over!

Awkward & Awesome

I used to LOVE doing these Awkward & Awesome posts each Thursday and I've seen a few bloggers trying to revive it, so I thought I would join in today!

Awkward: Trying to get in my car after work and my keyless entry not working (I thought maybe I finally ran the battery dead in my fob) only to realize that it wasn't working because it wasn't my car. In my defense, it looks identical to my car! I mean, can you tell the difference?

Awkward: Walking into a bathroom to see two people having a personal conversation and you're like "I'm just here to pee...I swear I don't care about what you're discussing...carry on while I use the umm bathroom." haha

Awkward: Walking into work after lunch to hear (or at least think you hear) someone say "You want a cookie?" What else can you do besides turn around to get a glance at this weirdo (for the record, I did not want his cookie...I mean MAYBE if it was a cupcake. Kidding.)? When I turned, I saw some random guy with his window rolled down and he said "Are you Nikki?" I said no and hurried into the building. A few issues here...1. I might have a hearing problem, or food on the mind all day everyday. 2. Who is Nikki? 3. Why is this random guy driving around asking for her when he has no idea what she looks like? Craigslist Missed Connections, perhaps? 

Awesome: They are very close to starting our house--we were told we should have a slab within a few weeks! 

Awesome: Special K Red Berries. I could eat it all day everyday (back to the food on the mind from above) and still feel somewhat good about myself. It has fruit in it so that makes it healthy, right? 

Awesome: Our friends from Arkansas are coming to stay with us for the weekend and I'm so excited to spend time with them! 

Hope you all have a great weekend! 

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

I know it's been a long time since I blogged, but I have a very good excuse (see Awesomes)!
AWKWARD

Being cut off on the highway by a truck that, according to the back door, was carrying Inmates.

Breaking out in hives

Sweater onesies. Hello 80s!

AWESOME
Cassie: "I feel like a cow." Andrew: "Technically, you feel like a heifer since you haven't had Zoe yet." Cassie: "Well regardless, you're fixing to be a steer." I love that even at 9 months pregnant, she's still quick witted! haha
Which brings me to my next point... my BEAUTIFUL niece, Zoe Christine, was born last Friday. After 19 hours in labor and Zoe blatantly refusing to turn for the doctors, they decided to do a C-section. Although it seemed like it took forever, it was a pretty quick procedure and mommy and baby (and Andrew) did great. She was born on 12/7/12 at 7:42 p.m., weighing in at 7lbs 7oz and 20 1/2 inches long.  Ironic considering Andrew's lucky number has always been 7.

I was clearly exhausted from the wait, but was SO excited to finally hold this little bundle of joy in my arms.

Andrew sent me this picture with the subtitle: "First hairbow of many." We trained him well!

Gosh, I could stare at her all day...

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

AWKWARD

Please note, this is the exact same man and exact same photo.

Now, let's take a look at the progression...

far right: no tan, no 6 pack

middle: a little tan, full 6 pack

far left: super tan, small 6 pack

It's a wonder what photoshop can do!

Here's an up close shot for your viewing pleasure

Black Friday shopping with your entire family. I mean, I can't judge them too much considering Black Friday started at 8 p.m. this year, but this is not how I would recommend shopping. 3 kids? No thanks.

Naner said he was going to take Zoe in the Baby Bjorn next year and teach her to poke people in the eyes. 

No-bake cookies. They look so gross, but taste so good.

I would consider this batch a fail...unless you like to eat cookies with a spoon.

This outfit. I mean, I'm no fashionista but last time I checked this look isn't attractive on anyone. Very Miley Cyrus-esque, no?

The mob of people surrounding the video game display on Black Friday. Nerd alert!

AWESOME

If snow on Black Friday doesn't put you in the Christmas spirit, I don't know what will.

(despite the fact that it was fake)

My mug shot for my Handgun License. I was so annoyed that they wouldn't let me smile, so I had to smirk. 

Mom (looking at the reflection on the picture): "Is that smoke from firing the gun?"

Me: "No, that's the reflection from taking a picture of a picture. Besides, I took that at Walgreens so how in the world would it be gun smoke?" 

Mom: "Oh. Yeah..."

Jacob and I at the Festival of Light. It was so great having him down for the weekend and it makes me even more excited for Christmas!

My Black Friday purchases. I was so disappointed in the sales this year, but that didn't stop me from stocking up on DVDs (for myself and a few others). 

The fact that my sister-in-law, Cassie, not only embraces my creepy picture taking but encourages it. She actually points things out now and tells me to take pictures of it. Gotta love her!

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

AWKWARD
*Ding* new email New guy at work: "So, I was going to ask you in your office, but decided not to. I think we should go to lunch next week." Me (after waiting about 30 minutes): "Well, I have a boyfriend in Arizona, so unless you want to go as friends, I'm out." New guy at work: "Sounds like a plan!" (which is an awkward response to a rejection, anyways) Me: no response New guy at work: "Besides, I have a boyfriend in California." Me: no response New guy at work: "That last line was a joke." Me: no response
Female coworker: "Have you decided you want me to set you up yet? I have another friend." Me: "No. I have a boyfriend." Female coworker: "Oh. Fine." Me: no response Female coworker: "Do you have any certified country single friends?" Me: "No."
We've been noticing a decrease in our eggs lately, so I decided to watch one of the hens when we let her out of the chicken house. I watched her run across the lawn and crawl under the push mower. So, we moved the push mower to discover that the freaking hen has been hoarding eggs! Just so you know, this is about two weeks worth of eggs, plus a random brown egg (still not sure how that got there, because she most definitely didn't lay an egg that big). 

The model I used to make Zoe's Thunder tutu. Let's hope that my niece looks nothing like this...

This isn't awkward, but it most definitely isn't awesome--have you guys seen the Black Friday ads this year? They suck! I'm so disappointed. Looks like I will just be buying DVDs this year...

AWESOME
Not only is Jacob coming to spend Thanksgiving with me, he's also coming for Christmas!
 Zoe will be here any day now! Technically, she isn't due until 12/12/12, but I'm ready for her anytime now. Seriously, Cass, anytime now! 
Making Christmas wish lists! I will never see 90% of it, but it's still fun to dream.
The awesome diaper wreath my mom and I made for Cassie's shower:

 The diaper cake we made:

The food table:

spa water, homemade cupcakes, pink M&Ms, homemade sugar cookies, pink chocolate fondue, and hot chocolate

Awesome Thursday

Unfortunately for you, this has been a seemingly un-awkward week. While I did get hit on by car salesman, discover hair all over my black work clothes (stupid long, shedding hair), and trip on a rug, the awesomeness just outweighs everything else.
AWESOME

I took maternity pictures!

Okay, let me rephrase that, I used my sister-in-law's professional camera to take maternity pictures of her.  I did a pretty good job, if I do say so myself, and even jumped into a few photos with her!

Lord, please let me look that gorgeous when I'm knocked up (in the unforeseeable future). 

I signed up for a Concealed Carry class. 

Oklahoma JUST changed the law to Open Carry, but you still have to have a License to Carry.

I've wanted to do it FOREVER and finally motivated myself to do it.

So, as of next Saturday, I will have a license to pack heat.

Now to pick out my pink gun...

I bought this gorgeous rug from IKEA several weeks ago. 

It looks great in my office!

BTW, here are pictures of my office:

And the most awesome thing?

I bought a NEW car!!!! 

This is my very first brand new car and I did it all by myself (research, test drives, price negotiation, and financing). I feel so independent!

Here is the new beauty:

Oh how I love my brand new Nissan Juke : )

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

AWKWARD
Cleaning out my car for the first time in a year and filling an entire bag with trash.   I promise, I'm not a nasty person--it was all paper...

Breaking a mirror. Here's to seven years of bad luck! FML

Why would you need a warranty on a burial vault?  How will we ever know if it leaks or not? 

Having to wear this lovely outfit to go outside and put coats on the mini horses because it was THAT cold. 

AWESOME
Getting everything ready for Zoe's baby shower.   Pictures of the diaper cake and wreath to come!
Bonus checks.  Need I say more?

Okay, this MIGHT should go on the awkward list, but I seriously love anything having to do with the Holocaust. Is it sad that I can't wait to watch these documentaries?
Getting THREE casual days at work this week (one of which, we got to wear sweats)!  
Losing 12 pounds and successfully avoiding Halloween candy aside from 3 pieces. I mean, I deserve major kudos for that! Last year, I lived on Halloween candy for months!

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Hey y'all! I'm FINALLY starting to feel better and last weekend, I took a much needed mini-vacation (to Dallas). 
To answer your question, no I did NOT to go to the Texas State Fair. Hillbillies, deep fried *everything,* and walking around in the heat are nowhere to be found in my book of fun.  
What is in my book of fun, you might wonder? SHOPPING!  And that's precisely what I did!
Naner, Cassie, and I stayed in an amazing hotel downtown and spent Saturday at the outlet mall!  Then, on our way back to Oklahoma on Sunday, I lost my IKEA v-card.  Let's just say, I've been missing out!
Now that we've done a short recap, let's move on to some Awkward & Awesomeness. 

AWKWARD

Let's talk about these shoes for a minute. 

First of all, WTF is going on with the spikes--hope you don't plan on crossing your legs.

Second of all, I think a tippy-toe walker invented these shoes.

Finally, after making fun of these shoes, we saw a stripper walking around in the EXACT same shoes. Okay, she probably wasn't a stripper, but she looked like one. 

Very Lady Gaga-esque, don't you think? I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about buying them.

Please ignore my extreme pastiness, bad posture, and lack of style. I never claimed to be a fashion blogger.

Now let's talk about how bad I suck at bowling. My scores are in the middle.

Yes, I may have started off with a strike, but it was a downhill slope from there. 

Clearly, I like to get my bluff in on people.

My mom checks her email and discovers that she has 23 new friend requests on facebook (a shock considering she accidentally created said facebook account, thinking it was a coupon), so she proceeds to go to facebook and look through this list of potential friends.  

Mom: (every few seconds) "______ wants to be my friend, "_______ wants to be my friend, ___________wants to be my friend."

Me: "Wow, you're so popular!"

Mom: "I don't even know some of these people."

Me: "Are you sure that's your list of friend requests?"

Mom: "I don't know--that's what it says."

Me (looking at her computer): "Mom, those are people you might know. THESE are your friends requests."

#facepalm#

AWESOME

My new Coach! 

I usually don't shop at the Coach outlet; in fact, I think it's a little overrated. 

BUT I couldn't resist this purse--it's gorgeous!

To top it off, it's originally a $400 dollar purse, it was discounted by like 40% PLUS I had a 30% off coupon, so I spent a whopping $180 bucks on this purse!

Don't judge me! 

Who knew a place so great could be in a place so awful?  *cough Texas cough*

You know what they say..."Texas sucks, Kansas blows, and Oklahoma is stuck in the middle!" 

(KIDDING)

I'm really not a Texas hater, I promise.   Please don't start the "Texas could form it's own country" speech, I've heard it enough times.