Hey Stranger.

It has been 5 months exactly, today, since I blogged last. 

 
This is kind of stressful, I don't really know where to start. I haven't wanted to get back to blogging simply because I haven't gotten internet at my new apartment yet and I'm probably going to be extremely bothered by wanting to blog daily and not being able to do so. Don't get me wrong, I have thought about blogging almost everyday since my last blog. Kind of extreme? I think not. 


Hmm to recap or not to recap? I said to my mom yesterday that I wanted to blog again but I felt stressed that I would have to catch the blog world up with all the changes in my life. Her thoughts were that I didn't necessarily have to. But I do. Some of the changes are going to have their own blog entirely because I've written novel length blogs before and I understand for some people, it's kind of a lot to conquer.  


We'll start with the biggest, and most exciting change: My move to Stillwater and living all by my lonesome. Joel and I made the move in a day and a half, motivated by my extreme excitement. This time around, I have to say, I did not love moving like I have in previous years. Joel, thank you for standing my crabbiness and I'm so over this spurts. You are the best. My place is very small, but it's all I ever need and it's perfect for me. It fits my two cats and I perfectly. I have been meaning to get pictures up but of course, it doesn't quite look the way I want it to yet. All in good time :) The location is amazing. If you are familiar with downtown Stillwater at all, my house is pretty much at the top of those stone steps that go up right next to Luna Rosa. Ahh, summer in downtown Stillwater, you rock my socks off. Can't say, I've walked down those stairs since it's been cold. I actually ran up them once while it was still warm and had shin splints for a week. Never again. I tell you, walking up and down those steps in heels, is something else. squeeze the butt, squeeze the butt. I definitely can't wait until I get to live there through an entire summer! I'm just thinking Lumber Jack Days-- yard games, beer and a lovely stroll downtown. And, no drunk driving! ;) Ah, does it sound superb. Here I am, fantasizing about summer and it's Christmas eve day. Time is all screwed up when I try and recap about the summer, when it's winter. A very sorry winter, I must say. I have never been a snow person, but come on mother nature, get your shit together and give us a white Christmas. 


Ugh, I have so much more to talk about. I'll stop... with this blog at least. I could potentially be back in 15 minutes ready as ever to fill you in on other aspects of my changed life. But if not, I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas! I will hopefully be blogging again before New Years! 

:)

Falling in love and fast.

So, I survived my first weekend at the liquor store. And I have realized that it isn't as bad as I was told it was going to be and how I anticipated. I suppose I was only there from 9-1 on this lovely Sunday but those few hours were quite enjoyable. All the "Minnesotans" were very friendly, none rude whatsoever. I think people are just as nice and considerate as you are to them. I had a few comments on how my greeting was quite lovely to hear early in the morning and it's much better than the automatic "Welcome!" you get as you walk in our door. At Spirit Sellers, you get both! I have to say I loved smelling the tanning lotion on a lot of the ladies that came in. Makes me feel like summer :) ..even if I'm working. 

Working at the liquor store is a confidence boost. I can hear my mom say, "like you need one." Last night a guy came in, didn't really look at me as he made his way to the counter, eventually looked up from his money and yelled "Oh my god, I LOVE your hair!" Then he put his hands up to give me ten and I did of course, laughing. "your bangs are awesome! You goin to LumberJack Days tonight?"  I could not get enough of the fact that he was so jacked about life and partly my hair. As I left my shift this morning, I told my boss thanks so much for hiring me. Cheesy, I know. But I think I've done a great job at expressing to people how much I appreciate things they do for me these days. They appreciate it too, I'm sure. Working at the liquor store is so different, but in a good way, because at Kindercare I'm working with people, yes, but the same people year after year. Here, I am seeing and meeting new people constantly as well as seeing people I haven't seen in forever. Ah, I am falling in love and fast. This makes me actually think I could have a serving job someday. Maybe! I left work today with a bottle of wine? booze? I'm not even sure what it is. Cocoa Vino Mint. A marriage of milk chocolate, red wine, mint and cream. 

 Does that make your mouth water? I have a feeling that I'm going to be going home with lots of drinks/booze/beers I haven't tried. Thank you 10% discount ;) 

After my short morning shift today, I went to my girlfriend's baby shower. I love showers! Bridal showers, baby showers, Bachelorette parties- he he. Life is so great. Not going to lie, and I didn't admit it to anyone there, but I cannot wait for my turn. I mean, I can, but I can't, you know what I mean. I promise not to get baby crazy for a couple more years, or at least I'll try my best. I was definitely touching Jamie's belly way too much. Jamie eventually told me that that means I would become pregnant soon. I think she was just trying to weird me out and it worked, but I still rubbed her belly some more. I loved being around girls I'm not around all the time, or enough I should say. I love girlfriends. I need to try harder and see them more! Goal #1 for the rest of the summer! I've noticed in the last few nights, because I've been busy with my new job and just running around in general, that once I have makeup on, and am out, I have so much motivation. I have motivation inside yes, but that's to work out, read, clean. ha. Different kind of motivation. It's funny to me how introvert and extrovert I am. Can one be both? 

Okay, cheers to the most pointless blog ever !! 

Dear, 

 I love you. 

Move in countdown: 8 Days !!! 

I am proud of myself.

- for two reasons, mainly. This week I a) paid off my car payment b) worked out 3 times! This is definitely a milestone for me. Now, if I could just get myself to a yoga class once a week. I intended on going to yoga this morning but I am blaming my nonattendance on having to drive Joel to his brother's at 4 this morning to then catch a plane at 6 for his cousin's wedding in Texas today. Also, on the fact that I returned home and then slept until 10:20 8:20 this morning. Clearly, I had lots of sleep to catch up on from this past week. For some reason I have had a terrible time getting out of bed not once, but everyday this week. I need to eat more green food. And drink more coffee? So now it's noon. Instead of going to yoga, getting coffee with a girlfriend who's in town, and doing some laundry; I have laid in bed until 11:30 reading my book I can't put down. Crazy, books continue to take over my life. But, I did just shower and now am drinking my second cup of coffee. Think I'll accomplish any of the things I had wanted to? Probably not. 

I have my second day of work today at the liquor store. My first day was Tuesday night from 5-9. Luckily, the computer system is up to date, unlike Mr. Movies, so this transition should be a bit easier. I'm just so used to working with kids, not money and adults. Some things I need to remember: ask if they want a bag, ask to see their ID. Quite simple you'd think. Eh, I'm a scatter brain and remember hardly anything. I made myself a cheat sheet just like I did at Mr. Movies. The people I work with probably think I'm such a dork. Or a slow learner, both legit. The girl who trained me asked me to put tequila into the search on our computer system. This is what I typed in, "hose." I then laughed as she told me it's spelt with a "j" and then I proceeded to ask her if she could tell I never drink tequila. Whatever! I'm not embarrassed that I don't party! :) Another lady came in and asked for a kind of alcohol I've never heard of. Ah learning experiences. And this experience will be interesting. I'm a little intimidated by working on weekends and especially this weekend since it's my first. I'm not looking forward to tomorrow. When all the "Minnesotans" come over to buy their alcohol that they had all week to buy just because all liquor stores are closed over there on Sundays. I'm told they are, a lot of the time, demanding and rude. I don't do well with demanding and rude people. So tomorrow, should once again, be interesting. I should have gotten a job at an uptown liquor store ;)

Tomorrow I work from 9-1, small morning shift for my first Sunday, I'll take it :) Then I'm off to a girlfriend's baby shower. I have to say, the other night as I entered Babies R us, I felt weird, opposite emotions all at the same time. I felt super excited for my girlfriends who are having babies and looking forward to buying them cute things and also I was entirely freaked out. I, by no means, want to be in that store buying anything for myself for a long time.

Move in count down: 9 days !!!

Hey new job!

 I promise this won't be the name of a blog post for awhile now ;)

A couple weeks ago, after I had quit my stupid second job selling knives (puke) I began the job search again. I went around town, took some applications, and talked to some managers/owners about what exactly I am looking for. Spirit Sellers Liquor Store down town Hudson was one of the places I stopped in at. The owner told me they weren't hiring at the moment, but to come back in August because he would know where all his college workers where at and whatnot. I told him my name and that I worked full time at Kindercare so I was looking for nights and weekends. I took his card and didn't see that opportunity going anywhere. Until. Last Friday he called me at Kindercare and informed me that one of his employees had put in her two weeks, he had an opening and he wanted me to come down and fill out an application after work. Now, he's a good memory. I couldn't believe that he called Kindercare and asked for Kelsey Parr. Awesome. I went down, filled out an app and basically had an interview as I was filling it out. I got to the point on the application (that I hate) that asks if you've been charged with a felony or misdemeanor in the last five years. ugh. Because I would be selling liquor, I felt the need to address my situation to him. After I told him I had gotten a DUI two years ago, I felt like that kind of killed it. I told him, I obviously would love it if that wasn't on my record, but I'm glad and thankful for how getting in trouble like that had changed me. I've done a lot of growing and changing in the last couple years. He asked me a few more questions and then told me he would get back to me within a week. I'm thinking great, there goes that job opportunity. The begining of this week rolls around and I'm thinking "ugh, I just want another job now I don't even want to go turn in all my applications. Basically, I'm asking for a job to just fall into my lap. AND surprisingly, he called me Tuesday afternoon while I was working and said if I was still interested, he would be willing to move forward with me. I worked past his office hours that night and looked so forward to calling him Wednesday on my break. I called him and thanked him for looking past my incident and giving me this opportunity. He said "You seem very genuine and I think it just feels right. :):) And I asked my son and another employee (both who I graduated high school with) and they said you would be a good one to add to the team." 

Heck yes! I've finally found a second job that I want. After working at Mr. Movies for those two months before it shut down, I thought I wasn't going to find another job that was ideal for nights and weekends like that one was. So I'm excited and nervous (just like I was with Mr. Movies, can you believe it?) to take on something new. I don't have a lot of newness in my life so when I get it occasionally, I'm ecstatic. Lots of new beginings! 

Move in countdown: 18 days !! 
There Kris, now you're caught up ;)

Take that! Head ache.

I almost blogged from the bathtub just now. Decided not to, only because my main intention was the relax in the bath. I got home from work with a major head ache, popped some ibuprofen, lit a candle, ran a bath, and put on some Norah Jones Pandora. Ahh what those few things will do. Not going to lie, I still have a faint head ache, but I'm blaming that on the time of the month. What was also relaxing and somewhat funny, is that my cats have to be at my side even when I'm soaking in the tub. I felt the need to take a picture and post it on facebook. Olive was even at one point sticking her paw in, or just straight up drinking from the bath. I laughed until I realized that I put bath salts and oil in my bath- that cannot be good for a kittie's insides. Over the past few months, since Hanna's moved out, the cats of been very lovey and needy. I know they missed her at first. Maybe they still do, although Joel is around also and he gives and gives attention to them. He even treats them with Fancy Feast. Olive has also been enjoying my showers. She will sit between the curtain and the clear liner the entire time. Occasionally swatting at the water that trickles down, standing on her hind legs so tall I feel like she'll fall into the shower. That will teach her. I'm waiting for the day :) Up until Olive and Oscar, I've never really understood how needy and annoying (depending on the time of morning) cats are before you get out of bed each morning. Oscar isn't so bad, but Olive walks all over my body like my brother used to drive his little toy trucks all over my mom as she would nap on the couch in our living room. That was cute, this is just annoying. I can only imagine how in-my-face I will feel like they are once we move in 3 weeks !! That was definitely bold worthy. I say that because we have so much space compared to what we will have living in a studio apartment. But, my mom says they will adapt., cats always do. She's probably right. Mother's usually are. 

I'm feeling a thousand times better after my relaxing time in the bath. You know my day was frustrating when I went home and immediately got the bath necessities together at 5pm and jumped right in. I think the high point of my day was when one of my two year olds yelled, "YEAHH BUDDAY" after I did, as I was cutting the jello jigglers we made this morning. I love my job. 

 

Sunday thought.

Here's to you, lady.

I don't know what it is- Probably the Tiesto song I'm listening to- "The Power of You" that makes me feel this crazy amount of happiness for a friend of mine. This isn't just any friend. At one point in my life- she was thee friend. My best friend. Life took crazy turns, separated us and oddly, after years, and I mean years, brought us back together. We've grown up so much, done so many different things, grown in so many different ways, learned how to live without each other. After life does what it prefers to do with you at the time being, it, for lack of a better saying, is a bird that literally shits on your face when you least expect it. Well, sometime, the shit on your face awakens you. And in this case- it opened my eyes. It awakened me to an entirely different level. I realized, that you know, after all this time, that maybe our lives weren't so perfect without each other. Maybe something was missing. Or maybe our lives were okay with each other in them- ups and downs in it. I have always walked away from situations that I don't know how to deal with. I walk away, think about it, take it all in, find time to fully assess what's happened, what's going on in my mind and then I can deal with it in the best way possible. Gosh, I'm going off on a tangent. Andrea, I am so proud of you. I'm so glad you're pursuing what makes you happy, what makes you feel secure. Since that day at the bank, I haven't been scared to tell you and others that I'm so glad, although at the time I hated it, that you went through what you went through. Life would have been easier if it hadn't taken that route, but it did and you bounced back and made it all okay. You have always been such a "strong personality" and life is so fun with that around. I wish you the best of luck in Florida and I can't tell you enough that I just want to high-five you frequently for what you've been through and what's to come. From here on out, this crazy life is going to work in your favor. Do it right, baby girl ;) It's a new start and you deserve it. 

Longest post of my life.

Due to the weekend's awesome festivities, I have not had the chance to recap on my 4th of July. As I said in my last post, this year was going to be entirely different from last. This weekend every year is fun because it's America's birthday and what Joel and I like to call our anniversary. Not "official" anniversary- that would most likely be around September time. But July 3rd, or 4th (I always say 3rd) We like to argue the actual night. was the night that we invaded each other's lives and have not walked away yet, nor have ever wanted to. Not that Joel has ever hidden the night from people, even from our parents, but I will spare you the details. Who knew a relationship this amazing could come from a one-night-stand. Can I say that on my blog? yes. I remember my girlfriend specifically telling me, "don't start 'hanging out with him, Kels' he's a relationship person, he's going to want to be your boyfriend." My response was always, "Psh, I don't want a boyfriend." 

This used to be my mentality.

Alesia, how right were you? This hanging out soon turned into shit, I don't want a boyfriend but this is awesome. You don't want a girlfriend. But we can't stay away from each other. Should you just be my boyfriend/girlfriend? I don't remember when we actually decided but nobody could believe it. Kelsey Parr had a boyfriend. And in all reality, these last two years have been amazing. Here's where I get crazy and post way too many pictures of my boyfriend and I. I have to say, looking through old pictures of us makes me even more happy to be where I am in my relationship. I feel like I just put together a frickin wedding slide show ;) Don't worry, that won't be for awhile. Mark my words. 

We like to spoon.

Cali. <3

Alpine.

Boundary Waters.

Weddings.

Cabin.

And here we are today.

There it is folks. Some of the many many pictures we've taken over the course of our two years. I frequently find myself asking Joel if he thinks other couples are like us; if other couples are as happy, if other couples laugh as hard as we do when we're together. We have way too much fun together and I feel so blessed. I think we'll be okay when the only thing we argue about is who loves the other more. Well, and what night it all started. 

 

 

The early bird gets the worm.

I've gotten used to the fact that I'm up early on weekends. But today takes the cake, at a whopping 5:50 am wake up. I went to the bathroom and can usually lay back down and fall asleep for another hour. Not today. Far too much energy and my mind was already racing with the things I have to accomplish this morning before it's play time. I made some breakfast, eggs and toast, breakfast of champions and now I plan to blog/read while I wait for to tummy to settle before my morning workout. And I want to take a second to congratulate myself for sticking to working out this week! I have been trying hard to not constantly snack and eat chocolate all day long at work. It's ironic, because it's always the week before my period that I have motivation to eat healthy, workout and give myself pep talks when at the same time I'm craving chocolate more than you know. After my morning workout, I'm off to Walmart to pick up pictures and get the remaining ones off my cam and make some space on that  ol' sim card. I have a feeling this weekend is going to be jam packed with kodak moments. Life usually is, anyways! Now, I think everyone can agree that this 4th of July weekend is going to be far different from last year's 4th of July weekend. Last year, we were all at Dave. At Alpine. Perfect place to spend 4th of July weekend and our group was amazing. But I will not let this discourage me! Who knows, this may top last year's 4th. I doubt it. Today I am off to a friend's cabin just for the day/night (I will be wearing straight sunscreen all day today) and will be back tomorrow to hit up down town Hudson. I have not yet experienced the B-E-E-R tents since I've been 21 so I'm feeling the need to do that this year. I spelt it out for you because that's the way I've been having to say it when my co-workers ask me what I'm doing this weekend. My two year olds repeat everything. That's just what I need, my two year olds going home and saying beer and then telling mom and dad they learned it from Ms. Kelsey. I will most likely be turning in some applications that I picked up on Thursday. Second job, here I come! Can I just say, I despise the part on an application that says, "Have you been charged with a felony or misdemeanor in the last 5 years? If yes, list dates and explain." ugh. Why is a DUI considered a misdemeanor, that sounds so intense and can we just not talk about it? I learned my lesson, trust me. Another side note: yesterday I was one month away from moving to Stillwater. I am so excited. Every time I'm in Stillwater, I drive by, call me crazy. This weekend also marks two years that I've had a boyfriend. Post on my constant love and adoration for him later ;)

No more Vector.

I have half an hour to rant about how much better I feel after quitting CUTCO. Quit you ask? I just started. Well, that was the most pointless leaf I've ever tried to turn over. I went through 3 days of training last week, yes. The first day I was excited. The second day I was still a little excited. The third day I thought to myself What the fuck are you doing. Sorry, mom. I told myself to try it out, it's reallyyy good money. But my thoughts took over last night, well I shouldn't say thoughts. It was probably more reality. I can't do something just for the money. Like I said in my last post, clearly I'm not in childcare for the money. My heart is in it. I love that shit. I could hang out with two year olds all day long everyday. And I will still love it. Selling knives? Ugh, I still can't get over it. I guess I tried, tried to tell myself I would enjoy it. Tried to tell myself I would be making bank, because I would have been. But I understood even better last night that I have a very hard time not being myself. And I can't tell myself I give a shit about something when I don't. I left Kindercare at 1 to go on break and I said to my boos, "I'm going to quit my other job right now." She laughed and told me she wondered how long it was going to last. See? People around me even know it's not me. I told my mom last night that I think this job is why my face is breaking out. The stress of having this, to me, pointless job. I feel this insanely large weight lifted off my shoulders right now. And watch, I bet my face clears up by tomorrow morning.

Tuesday's random thoughts.

I have turned into a major homebody. I don't know what exactly has caused this change. I don't wear makeup to work- Don't worry, I shower. I'm not completely worthless. K, that has nothing to do with being a homebody. But 5 days a week, I don't wear makeup. A girl I work with says I'm ballsy that I don't wear makeup to work. Psh, everyone I work with has seen me from all angles. My most ultimate happy, to my lowest sad or frustration. I have been there for 3 years in two months. Wow. I have no one to impress and my two year olds won't judge me if I have a zit on my face. They just ask what it is and I tell them they have that to look forward to when they get a little older. Thursday, Friday and Saturday last week I had training for my new job and got to dress up business casual and get all foxy and wear makeup. My face is pissed at me right now. I'm breaking out like crazy (like breaking out on my cheeks- who breaks out on their cheeks anymore?) and I think it's because my face isn't used to having makeup on it. Can this be? Or maybe I'm stressed. Maybe I'm stressed about the fact that I have absolutely no interest in my new job and just have it for the money? Ha. I have never until this point in my life, had a job striclty for the money. Clearly, I'm not in childcare for the money ;) I'm headed in so many different directions right now with this blog, jeez. What also made me think last week, that I have turned into such a homebody, well I guess I think this almost every week; Fridays and Saturdays are just like any other day of the week, different only because I get to sleep in come Saturday morning. Friday nights I want to get home from work, clean my apartment, work out make a delicious dinner, and read my book or hang out with my boyfriend. Exciting side note: I have been doing the 40 minute workout instead of the 15 minute workout on my Jackie Warner DVD. This is sad. But still an accomplishment. I used to be able to do the 40 minute like nothing and then tried it and failed miserably a couple weeks back. So I downgraded myself to the 15 and have slowly worked my way back up to the 40. High Five! I bought myself some cute, purple 5 lb. weights and I'm back in business. Tomorrow I have my first Vector 'Advanced Training' meeting. I'm supposed to get together every Wednesday night with my new co-workers. I'm not sure exactly what we do during this hour and a half but I do know this: I will be dressed up and motivated to meet all my lovely girlfriends I have been neglecting for ladies night these past couple Wednesdays. I need to do my best to start doing that again. I informed my new manager that I will be missing next weeks advanced training meeting because I will be at Britney and Nicki. I told him it was "way more important." 

Cliff hanger. 

Stop for a minute:

And

 Be thankful for what you have. Always.

As of today, I am fully done with training for my new job and officially a CUTCO representative. After my first day of training on Thursday, I was asked to stay after with another girl. We were told  we did such a good job during our role-playing and mock appointments that our manager wanted us to come in a half hour early on Friday for some doughnuts and juice and to get to know him and the assistant manager a bit better. Hm, that was good start. Yesterday at the end of our training, we were asked to write down some more contact information and on a scale of 1-10 how hard we wanted our manager to push us to complete our goals. Goals, meaning appointments and in turn meaning sales, meaning mooolaa. I am already fully aware, and somewhat jealous  of the people I am training with because I won't be having a ton of appointments during my first week, or ever for that matter, due to me having a full time job and this only being second priority. Although, I don't know if I could have this as my full time, main job. I don't think I'm interested enough in the product, even though it is way sweet. So on my scale of 1-10 (10 being pushed the hardest) I put 4. Like I said in my first post about the job, I don't really think my manager knows how to handle my personality. "Kelsey, I see you put 4." "Yeah, I was going to put 1 but. Like I said, this is my second job, second priority, and I wanted something flexible so I can accomplish all the things I want to during my weeks and still make a little extra money. I know what I have to do and I can be the one to push myself to accomplish my goals." I'm anxious about my first appointment. We were supposed to come into training today with the most appointments we could make for ourselves for our first weekend/week. One guy I trained with brought in 15, one girl brought in 10 and I brought in 2. This made me laugh. I told him, I chose to bring in only 2. I think he wants/expects me to be a little more into this whole thing than I really am. I told him today, I didn't mean to disappoint him but this is how it's going to go if he wants me working for his company. Oh, did I mention I am the oldest one working in the office? Well, we're based out of the office, not actually working there. My branch manager is 20. My assistant manager is 20 also, and everyone I trained with is 18. Of course, I look the youngest. It will be interesting to see how this all pans out. 

On a more exciting note for me! ha. I started and finished a new book.

And I'm on to another one of her's: 

 I think I've stumbled upon my new favorite author. Well, definitely top 5.

More new beginings.

About three weeks ago I replied to a customer service job posting online at Craigslist. I love Craigslist. flexible hours you make, mornings, afternoons, evenings, have to be good with people, have experience working with people, $15 base pay. Um, I can do that! I call with absolutely no idea what I'm calling about and hit it off/chat it up with the receptionist. "Well, you sound like someone (the managers name) would really like to meet, so why don't you come in at 5:30 for an interview?" "5:30? as in an hour?" "Yep, just throw on something professional and bring a pen and paper." Okayyy, you can't tell a girl to throw on something professional in an hour and look good after working and sweating all day long with kids and owning only a few "business professional" things for that matter for that reason- you work with kids. Well, I put on something professional, heels and all and went to an interview with still no clue what I'm interviewing for. The manager is this tall, awkward, wanna-be-business man who's in his 20's. These were my thoughts when I returned home from the interview, I now feel different about him having spent this whole work day in training with him. Back to that day, I meet with him for about 15 minutes, throw him some sarcasm and periodically laugh at how he carries himself. I don't think he knew how to handle my personality. He walked around with a mug. It should have said, "#1 Boss" for a better effect. Then after that, I go into a room with 4 other people and we watch an hour and a half long power point on the products the company deals with. Oh my god, I didn't sign up for this. "Take good notes", he says. I took a few then put my pen down. After the power point everyone met with him one on one one more time when they were told whether they seemed to fit the job or not. "Kelsey, I just want to know if you are still interested, I saw you stop taking notes almost half way through the power point." "I'm still interested, I just didn't think a lot of it was relevant. I feel like I got the most important points. Isn't that the purpose of notes? You don't write down everything." "Okay, Kelsey, I like you're lets-move-on-we-have-other-important-things-to-do- attitude and I'm I'm wondering if you like good news?" You can imagine the look on my face as I said sarcastically, "Who doesn't?"

Long story, not so short, I am a new sales representative for Vector, a company who works in part with CUTCO products. Ever heard of them? Kitchen appliances, mostly knives, hunting and fishing accessories and then some- pretty awesome stuff. I can't stop thinking about how my manager cut a penny during our interview and how I got to do the same today. We don't go door to door- that's lameO and I would never. It's all appointments made through people you know and the people they tell about the products so I will always be selling sweet shit to people I know. You make $15/hr base pay or 10% of the sales- which ever is more. Easyy.Telling the manager I could sell a comb to a bald man probably did it. ;) since I have absolutely no experience in sales. Retail? yes, little, but sales? No.

I'm so excited that I have a second job that I can dress business professional at. Not that I don't love my khakis and kindercare polo with all my heart but I do love a good pair of heels that get to stay on all day long. Today was my first day of training and I'm excited to get this goin. I totally went out on a limb when I called that day, and laughed to myself and friends as I found out just what my new job would be. But, I am thinking I'm going to love it. And a ton of people came to mind who would just love these products. Joel thinks it's quite ironic that knives are my worst fear and that soon I will be selling them. 

 Well, new second job.

Hump Day?

Hey Heyy! It's Wednesday! Happy hump day! I actually applied for a nights and weekends job last week at a liquor store and while I was there filling out my application, the owner/manager said, "Ahh it's Wednesday.. Hump Day!" Wow, I think  I could fit right in here! "Where did hump day ever come from anyways?" I asked. "Because it's in the middle of the week.." I still don't get it. 

Moving on! Today was one of those days were I didn't love my job so much. I had a new little boy in my class. New boys and girls are so hit or miss. This one, takes the cake. I am not lying to you when I say I listened to him cry, scream, throw a leg- kicking-arm- flailing- tantrum from 9:20 this morning until he fell asleep for his nap at 12:15. Then he woke up a few times, cried and screamed some more and fell back asleep until 3:30 when he woke up a completely different child. What? It's easy to deal with sometimes when you just put yourself in their position. I am two. My mom has left me. I know noone. What the heck is going on?? There's structure. I can't do whatever I want. I have to put things away when I'm done with them? It's quiet thee adjustment. I understand. But jeez, let your teacher hug you and explain some things to you. This child just wasn't having it. And I realized when mom picked up that he is probably that same exact way at home with mom and dad. Mom had to pry him off the bike and then he proceeded to yell "NO!" and kick both shoes off. Ah I love kids. My mom always says she can't wait until I have kids someday. Because I have this weird thing where I think I know everything about how I'm going to parent my children. Last weekend while my mom and I were eating at Olive Garden a lady and what looked like a two year old, sat down to have lunch. My mom turned to me and said she would have never in her right mind done that. Because of how horrible I was when I was younger. Damon, my brother, was the chill one who was cool with everything. My mom says I came out bitching. Hm, I can believe that. Fits my personality a bit. She said taking me out anywhere was a complete nightmare, I was loud and obnoxious. Hilarious.

On another note: It's Ms. Kylie Shea Jinks' birthday today! Happy 23 years my love! Of course you get a birthday shout out if James got one! ;) Let's have many many more, shall we!

 

I wish I loved baked goods. Then again, I'm so happy I don't.

Cheddar brats- 1 Kelsey- 0

I don't have a clue what to do to motivate me to work out. My first year out of high school, I was going to school for personal training and for class had to do two hours (in all) of work outs 5 days a week. One strength training class and one physical training. When you are in the habit, you feel like you cannot go on if you miss a day of working out. Jordan, don't even comment on how somedays I would just sit and ride the bikes verses lifting weights ;) Getting buff like a man was all in my head but hey, buff chicks aren't so sexy in my opinion. When I say buff chicks, I am referencing female weight competitors. So some of those days I chose to sit and pedal on the bike and get my work out that way. Gosh, I should have taken so much more advantage of those classes. Now, it has been so challenging for me to get back into a routine of working out and sticking to it. Sadly, I haven't been able to run since high school, after I hyper-extended my knee. I've learned that I just have bad knees, unfortunately, because sometimes when I do certain workouts, the knee that starts to hurt isn't even the one I injured. What gives? All I want to do is be able to run again :( Maybe that is where I am struggling. I am not allowing myself to get over the fact that all I want to do is run. Excuses.. excuses.. I wish I was moved into my new place, used to paying my new bills, saw how much money I had left each month and was able to take on a membership somewhere. As you probably know, there is little little space in a studio apartment and working out just isn't going to be something I'm able to do in there. Although, I suppose I could set up my yoga mat alongside my bed. Hmm. My mom says I should go for walks. I like walks, don't get me wrong. But I prefer to break a sweat- that's when I feel like I've really accomplished something. I think I need to start myself a challenge. And reward myself when I accomplish this goal/challenge. My girlfriend has told me that I can start going with her to her gym for two weeks and use her guest pass. I think I need to do it. Maybe it will make me fall in love with lifetime fitness. As for now, I am going to concur my green beans and cheddar brat(s) Eating just sounds so much more enjoyable. Fail. 

 

Quite simple.

ps. I just finished Water for Elephants and it is as amazing as everyone said it was going to be. Read it if you have not. I read it in 3 sittings. Now I will crave the movie until it comes out on dvd.

The love I need to see me through.

This morning my mom and I went to Home Goods. That place is dangerous and absolutely wonderful all at the same time. I feel so excited that I'll be moving into a new place by the end of the summer and I am even more excited that I am doing it all on my own. I came home today with my 3 glass containers for my flour, brown sugar, sugar; measuring cups, new silverware, mixing bowls- ah forget it! Just a ton of kitchen stuff! And I got the most amazing apron. Which I am truly obsessed with. I texted Joel while in the store still, informing him of what I had just found. I have been looking for the perfect apron for awhile now. Everyone I find is either cute, but too frickin long, or short and ugly. This one is absolutely perfect. I informed him right away that it was short, pretty, girlie and classy :) I see myself in it, heels and a glass of wine. Now I just need to learn how to cook a little better ;) I'm getting there, you'd be surprised. I finally got myself a new litter box. One that is covered. My kitties are still under a year and insist on playing with everything. So, of course, after I clean out their old littler box, fill the new one and put it in their corner, Olive is inside and Oscar is outside and they are swatting at each other through the little flap door. Every day I think about living in my new place. I am so happy. Things really seem to be working in my favor at this point in my life and I feel so blessed. 


I started reading Water for Elephants on Thursday night and am more than half way through it. I stayed home last night, did laundry and read. I was just going to say, "That's how good it is!" But who am I kidding? I would almost always rather stay home and read a good book than go to the bars. ha I am 23 and saying that. Hilarious. My girlfriends think I'm crazy. But I can't stop reading it. Although, I am taking time to blog. I figured I haven't sat down and shared my thoughts for a little while. I brought it to work on Friday because I sometimes sit outside on the Preschool playground and read on my lunch break. Which is so relaxing. But all I did Friday was sit and think about how badly I wanted to read my book instead of taking care of the babies. Just kidding. Kind of ;) Gosh, every time I am in that baby room I think to myself how crazy in love I can imagine I am going to be with my kids when I love other people's kids as much as I do. It makes me laugh. 


Last week, Joel was laying in bed while I was getting ready for work and pulled up tickets for Florence + The Machine at the MN Zoo amphitheater this coming Friday. Tickets were $54. After I left for work, Joel went home to purchase them, and found out that they had just became sold out. Now that is just the most unfortunate news ever. Now, as I look online on Ebay and Craigslist they are up to $890-- most likely an amazing, life changing concert. Next time, we get them the day they go on sale. On a good note, I will be going to see Brittney on July 6th. That is going to be madness if you ask me. And with crazy, fun girlfriends as well- what more could I ask for? 

If ever you feel down- watch this video. It will make your insides happy. I promise. 

Finally able to venture.

I really want to finish my book right now but I am far too jacked to read. I got this lovely, wonderful, purely awesome news yesterday that I will be the new renter to this amazingggg studio apartment in downtown stillwater starting August 1st! BONER. You familiar with downtown Stillwater? You know those stone steps by the old Starbucks as you first get into town? Yeah, those are in my backyard. No big deal. I found the post on Craigslist- of course, everything comes from Craigslist (even the super random second job I got last week. But that will come later.) Old studio apartment, hardwood floors, upper part in big old house from 1860- siiiggnn me up! The place is small, it's a studio, but it's perfect for me. Three rooms in all- bedroom, bathroom, kitchen. The bedroom is basically the living room, if you are familiar with studio apartments. So good thing I didn't take it upon myself to purchase a couple couches, like I thought about doing this last week. Also, on Craigslist:) The table I have been using as a small desk will go in my kitchen with a couple bar stools but that is pretty much the only place there will be to sit. So no huge entertaining for me in this place, although I have a lovely nice front and back yard for bags, testicle toss, and other fun, summer drinking games and then we can proceed down to the bars via stone steps in back yard. I told Joel, really the only place for us to sit are those bar stools or my bed. He didn't mind that all too much, for it will force us to be on the bed more he says ;) I am so excited for the change and so glad I am able to do this by myself. I have always wanted to live alone and do everything the way I wanted to do it. Now is my chance. Living with girlfriends does sound like a lot of fun, but I can pretend I live with them when we all crash somewhere together on the weekends. Although, it won't be at my place! I have always loved my own company but in the last few weeks since my roommate moved out, I've grown to love it even more. Not anticipating that door opening is amazing. Pictures to come:) Although, you have to wait until August first, unfortunately! 

I've said it many times and I'll say it again, "Life, I love you!"  

Happy Birthday!

Birthday shout out to my awesome friend, James Kulzer. This post is strictly for you, and you only- to celebrate the day you were expelled from your mothers uterus. I can't wait to show you the video I got of your dance moves Saturday night. You had no idea :)

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Words of the wise.

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run their fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and the other for helping others.  –Audrey Hepburn 

Smart girl.