Confessional Friday – Pet Peeves

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Here we go...I’m gonna confess the heck out of this.


Open Mouth Food or Gum Chewing
I cannot believe the amount of adults that do one or both of the above. I’m not saying that your lips have to be touching each other constantly while chewing, but if I can hear you chewing I will have the desire to punch you straight in the face.


Long (FAKE) Fingernails + Keyboard = Clicking
Okay, we aren’t going to prom next week ladies, why the long nails? Really? Grow your own or if you just feel so compelled to lie about your true nail length at least be tasteful, you’re not fooling anyone. Real nails on a keyboard make a completely different sound than the fake ones, the latter makes me want to personally rip off each one.


Missed Calls Sans Voicemail
If you’re a frequent caller of my cell phone this is totally okay, you know that I’ll call you back. If you’re calling for the first time or it’s been ages, leave a message...it’s just polite. Callers of my work line that don’t leave a message will not have their phone call returned, not going to do it. If you dial the wrong number I think a short message apologizing is quite nice.


Sacha Baron Cohen
Annoys the crap out of me.


Years
Okay, I could be completely wrong with this one, but if I hear someone say Two Thousand AND Thirteen I go postal. I think I had a teacher tell me a LONG time ago that using the word ‘and’ in a numerical setting noted a decimal point. Example: 13.1 = Thirteen and one tenth. So, I prefer (demand) that it be said Two Thousand Thirteen or Twenty Thirteen. Thank you for your cooperation.


You’re / Your
You’re = You are ... It’s a contraction, if the sentence doesn’t make sense with you are in it, it does not make sense with ‘You’re’.
Your is a possessive adjective and is almost always followed by a noun
For reals, learn it.


Jennifer Garner
I can’t figure it out, but I’d rather listen to Gilbert Godfrey scream for the length of one of her movies than actually watch one.


National Anthem and Key Changes
I admit that I cannot and will not sing in public, it’s not pretty, but I do have a music degree. Yes, you can have a music degree and not be a good singer. I passed sight singing, barley. Anyway, the National Anthem has many arrangements, so while I tend to not care for the long, overindulgent version, please just don’t screw up the words and, for the love of Pete, Betty and Brenda, don’t change keys 14 times.


Happy Almost Weekend!

Confessional Friday / You Don't Know Me, Yet...

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Confessional Friday Time!

Here are a few things that you might not know about me:

If I have one bowl of cereal I will have two, therefore we rarely have it in the house. 

New Obsession - so good!!

We had some odd pets when I was younger...Bunnies named Chocolate Chip and Oreo, a Newt named Newton, and a Hedgehog named Sonic. Creative names, huh?

 
I love a good avocado and would eat one every day, yum!I hear they are also very good for you, SCORE! 

Dear God I hope this is true.

I can't drive in silence. The music has to be on, someone has to be with me, or I have to be on the phone...hands free only! Thankyouverymuch!

I could care less if the bed was made, my husband does that...quite well too.

I talk to my mom at least once a day during the week, okay normally on the weekend too.

Truth.

I have an affinity for a street signs and door knobs. 

I have a part time job and work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights from home.

I hate Red Wine. I prefer White, or just Diet Coke.

Have a blessed and lovely weekend!

Confessional Friday: Rainy Day Edition



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1. I confess that I’m 100% over the rain. I’m done with the frizzy hair, wet socks, and constantly needing an umbrella in my purse. Rain, Rain, GO AWAY!

2. I confess that, due to the above mentioned rain, I am wearing my best impression of my 1990’s grunge self, flannel shirt included. Why didn’t I keep my old Doc Martens?

3. I confess that I am dying to replace my iPhone, but I am hesitant because my amazing 8-ish year old MacBook is dying a slow death and I need to transfer all my info to our married computer. How do I even begin?!

4. I confess that I recently rejoined the Twitter and Instagram worlds, I’m quite excited about it. You should follow me!
twitter.com/okieinjersey
Instagram - kendrasme

5. I confess that I have a slight obsession with the Dole Southwest Salad Kit. Adding Cheese, Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream, and Taco Ranch Dressing to lettuce is still a healthy lunch option, right?

6. I confess that I’m quite proud of my performance on the treadmill yesterday. I have been doing a sprint workout once or twice a week, when the rain forces me to use the gym, and I love it. I can see a big difference in my long distance runs.

7. I confess that I’m downright giddy for the weekend. This week has been too long and too stressful. Bring on the relax time!

Have a great one!

Confessional Friday

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 1. I confess that I called out sick today and it was the best decision, ever. I had a migraine that started in late yesterday afternoon and just didn't let up. Good news is that the headache is officially gone, but my back and neck are very sore. Blah.

2. I confess that my heart is not in New Jersey right now, not at all. My sweet precious Grandmother is in Wichita, KS for health problems. We don't have much news just yet, heart attack, stroke, or something else, we aren't sure. No matter what is going on I know she's a tough lady that has fought hard for all of her 85 years on this earth. She's loved more than words by many and we are all praying that she will recover from this too. Grandma Lou, we aren't all there with you physically, but you know we are there in spirit.

we can both roll our tongues, bet you didn't know that!

3. I confess that I am also praying for my family and friends in Oklahoma again tonight. Springtime in Tornado Alley is not for the faint of heart and I think that the only thing worse than being there is being 1,300 miles away, helpless. Be careful everyone! 

These pictures from last night's storm are scary! 

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4. I confess that my running hasn't taken priority recently, I am a little behind in my schedule and not too happy with myself. I'm hoping to turn that around this weekend and get back on track soon!

5. I confess that I laugh a little on the inside when I hear complaints about the 90 degree weather we have been having here the past few days. This ain't nothin' y'all...I practically need a jacket! Not really, but it's just not quite as unbearable as some make it seem.

6. I confess that I don't know what I would do without my husband and my Sophie Jean. My little family is not perfect, but quite amazing. We have been through a lot in the past 1 1/2 years, it's made us stronger and our future is looking bright! 

7. I confess that we have only hung up about half of our pictures, art work, etc. We move in last August. Yep. 

 

Happy Weekend!

Confessional Friday - Memorial Day Edition

I confess that I’m still filled with Okie Pride. I love seeing interviews with the people of Moore, Shawnee, Prague, and Carney. A few Jersey folk have told me that the people of Oklahoma seem to be very down to earth and overall extremely nice people. You make me proud Oklahoma!

I confess that I missed posting yesterday, so I’m shooting for 30 out of 31 for the month. The day was too long and when I looked at the clock it was 15 minutes after midnight, not much I could do at that point! 97% is still an A. Whoop!
I confess that this three day weekend could not be more welcomed. Good lordy, in January I never thought this holiday would come. I am in need of some relax time in a bad way y’all!

I confess that I desperately need to go shopping. I swear I have a rotation of about 12 outfits. I’m sure everyone is sick of seeing me wear the same ole things over and over.

I confess that I don’t want to do the above mentioned shopping because I’m secretly hoping to wake up one day 15 pounds lighter and able to fit into a much smaller size.

I confess that I know that will never happen and I should just suck it up.

I confess that I’m putting my big girl pants on today and going into the City (NYC) for a TU Alumni Event at MoMA (Museum of Modern Art). I think I’m a good 5 years older than everyone that is attending, oh well. I just hope it doesn’t rain on me too much.

Happy Weekend!

Confessional Friday: Barely

Okay - so I'm cutting it a bit close on the post today, but I still made it! Whoop!

Number One
I confess that I am beyond upset that I cannot be in Kansas this weekend to celebrate my precious Grandmother's 85th birthday. I did get to talk to her on the phone today and just wish I could hug her neck a little. 

Number Two

I confess that I'm probably too excited about my plans to clean the kitchen tomorrow, I'm an odd duck sometimes.

Number Three
I confess that my car is a disaster zone. This is probably the worst my car has ever looked since we bought it last September. I probably need to add this to my Saturday cleaning list, or must.

Number Four

I confess that I am in desperate need for a haircut...or hair make over...or somethin. Y'all I'm about to go Britney Spears/Amanda Bynes shavetastic on this mop. Suggestions? 

Number Five

I confess that I'm loving my new cube at work. At first I was not excited about the change. Originally I was near a window, now I'm no where close. My neighbors are fantastic, but I miss my old neighbors too! AH!

Number Six

I now confess that I'm torn about my cube at work, I just talked myself into being upset. I confess that I think I've lost it. 

Happy Weekend!! 

 

Confessional Friday

Number OneI confess that I have been a bit of a blog stalker recently. I went exploring and found some blogs that I find to be quite interesting and enjoyable. Also, my friend Katie recently started a blog! It’s nice to see another Oklahoma KD girl in the blog world!

Number TwoI confess that I found ‘Confessional Friday’ from another one of the blogs I mentioned above.

Number ThreeI confess that I am fully 100% hooked on my iPad. Not having the heavy laptop warming my legs to the point of burning is my new favorite thing. I might see if I can get one of those keyboard attachment things for it, there has to be an actual name for them right? I have no idea. Anyway, I’m just a bit slow on the typing and the letters are massive in comparison to my little tiny iPhone, so the addition of a normal sized keyboard would be nice. I will also need to get a lapboard or another hard surface, the pillow will just not do. Keep you posted on the developments in the coming weeks.

Number Four I confess that I cannot stop eating strawberries. We are going to go broke buying them, I have no doubt. I try my best to only eat them in the morning to avoid the carbs in the evening time. But I’m certain that I could eat them at every meal and be completely happy.

Number FiveI confess that I am torn about the weather changing to Spring/Summer. I get a bit of anxiety during these season changes. About the time I hit a groove with the clothes I have BAM!!  Now I feel that I must do some shopping, but where? What is in style? AH! It’s so overwhelming! I secretly wish I had a job that required a uniform. Life would be so much easier.

Happy Friday y’all!