It's Almost That Time

Its getting so close! November 16th is coming faster than I know it, and I can't wait to see everyone. :)

But, as Georgia gets closer, so does the day that I have to leave H&M. :( I and going to miss everyone there so much. This is definitely a bittersweet time, but I know everything will work out. Kaleb and I hung out with Kim and some of her friends last night, and it was good fun. :) I have pictures...haha.

My hair looks awful, I'm aware.
The raccoon we found.
Our amazing group shot.

And Kaleb :)

I'm going to sleep. I'm working so much this week. I have to get as much time as I can before I leave I guess. Good night. :)

- Katie

Drama at Eighteen.

The past couple days have been rough. Firstly, I'm out of my 'Dad's' house and staying with a friend, and that is stressful enough. On top of that, I still have to get to work, make sure my cat doesn't tear up her stuff, and figure out how everything is going to work out.

I love how people go off on you and say stuff about you when they have no clue what is even going on. Honestly, I'm done stooping down to that level. I'm not going to post a status about you on Facebook, Ashley. I don't care what you've said, and I honestly could care less what you have to think about me or what happened the other day. If I had your number, I would have texted that to you. I'm all for saying things to people's faces, and I'm not going to sit there and pretend like I don't know what's going on - but you're not hurting me, so save yourself the trouble and mind your own business. <3

On a different note, we are going to another friend's house tomorrow and thank goodness we are house sitting for them while they go out of town next week. Its kind of just like, a Godsend. I'm not sure that's the word, or that's how its used - but yeh. We get a week to take care of their pets and chill and figure out what we're going to do!

I don't have much else to say, so I'm going to bed. Nightttt. :)

- Katie

Indecisiveness.

My last post was all about how I had chosen a college to go to next year, but now that's all changed. If I've learned anything in the past couple of months, it would be "trust those who you've grown up with, not those who left you in the middle of your life".

I'm not sure what made me think this would ever be a good idea, but I guess its nice to know that I have family and loved ones that care about what decisions I make. They care and watch out for me when I make awful decisions. All I know is that this was a huge learning experience. I've learned who to trust and who not to trust (once again in my life), I've learned all about H&M, and about the weather in Washington. I've used public transportation to get to work, bought a faux fur vest, and gone to Seattle. Most important of all though, I've learned a lot about my relationship with Kaleb. (Also, he probably cooks better than me...sad, hunh?)

So back to Georgia we go. I am SO ready to see my grandparents and Morgan, and my sisters and Sara and Hannah! I just can't wait to see everyone, be in my hometown, go to my high school's football games, and see my puppy. I have to give Marley up though, and that is one of the worst things that is going to happen to me. :( I love her so much, and I've gotten so attached to her. Its awful to know I have to give her to someone that I don't even know will take care of her the way I do. No one knows her little quirks like I do.

If anyone wants to take her for me, that would be great. She is really hyper (I'm pretty sure she's part siamese) and she gets into EVERYTHING. She is the absolute best kitten to play with though. She hates vacuums and hair dryers, but she loves strings and bells. I feel like I'm writing one of those ads in the newspaper trying to get a date. Haha! I'm taking her to the vet today to make sure she's got all her shots and stuff, so yeh.

On a different note, Kaleb and I will be house-sitting for a co-worker while she goes to Palm Springs. Jealous?! (Of the Palm Springs trip of course) I know I am! It'll be nice to have our own little space for a week and take care of her pets. :) I don't know what I'm going to do with Marley when we go, I'm scared she will like, freak out with all the new animals.

I'm going to go watch Grey's Anatomy with Kaleb. (This is the THIRD time I've gone through all the episodes. I just really love Grey's Anatomy. :P)

- Katie

THANK GOD!

I finally decided on a school to go to next year! I'm so excited I've finally decided because its kind of stressful just saying: "Well, I'm not in school right now, but I'm going back at some point." So yeh...I definitely miss my studies. I absolutely HATE not being surrounded by music, its seriously getting to me.

Anyways, the lucky winner is: Pacific Lutheran University! I hope I get in...haha. I'm pretty sure I'll have to enter as a freshman, because I'm like 3 credits short of being a transfer. It sucks.

I'm at that point with my job now that I'm starting to get the hang of everything. Its getting easier to do my job because I'm not having to ask someone how to do everything. I love it because it makes the 30 hours a week I spend at work way more enjoyable. Instead of focusing on the basics, I'm able to start learning everything else. I know I've only been working there for 2 months, but I already know where I want to go from here. I love how there are more positions than 'Sales Advisor', 'Manager', and 'Store Manager'. I like having the opportunity to choose which path I want to take and everyone is there to support you.

Off the subject of H&M, I'm watching Ghost Whisperer. I love it! The last time I remember watching this was one day in my dorm last semester. There was a marathon and I was rewriting all of my history notes. Goodness sake, that was so long. Oh well, I love this show! Alrighty, well I'm off to research this school and watch more of this show. :)

- Katie

Meat on a Stick

1. Paranormal Activity 3 comes out tonight and I really want to see it, but I will save my money. :)

2. Pretty Little Liars was great last night!

3. The Biggest Loser is what I'm addicted to again, and I'm lovin' it. :)

I'm a little too addicted to tv I think. I'm surprised I even have time for tv because I feel like I've been working so much! This week has been pretty chill, but still...I've never worked this much in my life. Haha

I love when I get on these Biggest Loser kicks because I feel like getting healthier and losing more weight. I hate being on such a tight budget though, because I feel like I can't afford to go to the gym (or have the time anyways...) or get cheap, healthy food. I looked up recipes online, and I'm going to start shopping by recipe. :) Here are a couple ideas if you're in the same boat:

1. BLT

Bread, Tomato, Lettuce, and Bacon. (Mayonaise for Kaleb...yuck.)

2. Cheddar Bacon Penne

Penne Pasta, Cheddar Cheese, Butter, Onion, Garlic, and Bacon. (Probably not the healthiest, but it looks good. ;))

3. Tacos

You know what to get for tacos.

4. Burritos

Refried Beans, Rice, Salsa, Cheddar Cheese, and Flour Tortillas.

5. Meat on a Stick

Chicken, Teriyaki, Sesame Oil, Skewers, and Peanut Butter? I found the recipe online...haha

6. Shepherd's Pie

Thyme, Cheddar Cheese, Potatoes, Ground Beef, Onion. YUM. I LOVE SHEPHERD'S PIE. Kaleb doesn't...he'll eat hotdogs that night...or pizza. Lol :) I love you...hahaha

Anyways, yeh. These things are super healthy, but its better than eating spaghetti, alfredo, and hotdogs every night. I'm not even kidding...that's like, all we ever buy.

I am going to watch the Biggest Loser and eat unhealthy food. Ironic? C'mon, I know I'm not the only one who does it. :P

- Katie

Do You Know Them?

Today, I wanted to share a few bands or soloists that I listen to on Youtube. I found some by myself, was introduced to some by others, and found some through the people I already listen to. Trust me, every single one of them is amazing - I wouldn't have put them on here if they weren't. ;)

1. Boyce Avenue - My boyfriend, Kaleb, found this band. Its really actually just a guy and this his music man. He's super amazing though. I'm pretty sure we've been listening to him since before I went to college. Most, if not all, of his stuff is on iTunes if you'd like to purchase any of it. :) This song is probably one of my favorites by him: I'll Be by Edwin McCain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0jecedxhek

2. Pixie Lott - I'm pretty sure she is already famous in like the UK or something, but not many people here know about her. I found her one day while just looking around on Youtube. The first thing I heard by her was just a cover, but I found out that she has her own music. Here is her cover of Apologize by One Republic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwvBeHbDL9Q&feature=relmfu

3. Krista Nicole - She's pretty young, about my age or younger, but she's been singing on Youtube I know for at least a few years. Her dad plays guitar for her and edits her stuff. She's pretty great, and she has a cd already with about 5 songs. I definitely bought it and had her sign it. :) Haha, I was so excited when it finally came out. Anyways though, here is one of her covers: Grenade by Bruno Mars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gse7IvUZQeM

4. Heather Janssen - I found her one day because she was performing with Tyler Ward. Here is one of her original songs, Checkers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlvFfEd6I7E

5. Tyler Ward - If you don't know him, you probably won't even like these people I'm telling you about because a lot of them have sung with him on Youtube. From what he portrays in his videos, he seems like a pretty awesome dude, and he has an amazing voice. The first video I'm linking is actually for Tyler Ward and Julia Sheer, they are BOTH amazing. Its a cover of Sparks Fly by Taylor Swift. The second on is Tyler by himself covering Slide by the Goo Goo Dolls. Its a really old video, but I love it.

a. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAm3T431Pk&feature=related

b. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U18OrCoXpH8

6. Alex G - I found her through Tyler Ward. I'm posting a video of her covering Haunted by Taylor Swift. She's singing with a girl named Jess Moskaluke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8UXzLKd0ro

There are a couple other people that I like, but I will share those another time. I hope you like them and share them with others so they can achieve the fame they deserve. :)

- Katie

Cough Drops and Red Velvet Cake

I know I always have like, super hiatuses. I don't try to, I just have such a busy life. HA, not really...I just don't ever get on my computer anymore. To be honest, I'm not even on my computer now, I'm on Kaleb's.

The last time I posted, I was in Georgia still. Now, Kaleb and I have been in Washington for about 2 1/2 weeks. I've been working my butt off and Kaleb has an interview on Friday! (Hopefully he gets this job...) Not much else has really happened between my last post and now.

I'm sick now and I really frieken hate it. I went in for like, 2 hours today. It was probably a waste of a trip to and from Tacoma, but whatever...I felt really bad for calling in anyways. I've been sleeping and resting all day other than being at work this morning, and right now I'm just laying in bed watching the food channel. (That can't be good, right?) I'm really wanting to run to the store and get some ingredients to bake because these chick lady cooks are making everything look really good. I'm glad I have a job, because I'd be so much fatter if I just sat at home all day and watched the food channel...hahaha.

That's like, actually the cake from the Food Network website that this chick is making. Do you understand why I want to go bake now?

The nasty cough drops I'm sucking down. They're gross, but they were cheaper than the ones I usually get...so yeh.


Alright, this post was a waste of my 30 minutes (yeh, I just sat here for 30 minutes) and probably a waste of like, 2 minutes for you. So, sorry :P

I'm going to sleep or something. :)

- Katie