I'm sorry I haven't been able to post earlier this morning. The internet has been acting weird but all is well again. Here is a little insert of one of the other books I'm currently reading. It's not on the list. I discovered it when I was at Barnes and Noble (I love moments of finding new books by accident) looking for 'How To Eat A Cupcake'. It's called 'The Sharper The Knife, The Less You Cry' by Kathleen Flinn. Hope you like it!
To come to Paris, Mike has to leave his new consulting business...if all goes well, he will join me in two or three weeks, to make what we both know will be the largest leap of faith he's ever made for love. After I hang up, I pour a glass of wine. I sit by the window, contemplating the French rooftops, reflecting on the whirlwind day. For the first time in weeks, I feel as if I can breathe. I am alone in Paris, the eve of my first full day at Le Cordon Bleu. I flip open my binder, reading the rules, the chef bios, the explanation of cuts of meat and conversion charts, and finally the ingredients lists for the recipes. As I close the cover, I marvel at what's printed there: "Katheen Flinn, Cuisine de Base, Hiver 2004." I'm really here.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Cravings
I don't know if it's the weather but lately I've been craving for carbs. Carby pastas!!! Heavy foods. Usually I'm content with a soup or salad. The only way I can describe it is I feel too light. I think I might have lost some weight too (not that I'm trying). So right now I'm devouring a large bowl of bowtie pasta with fire roasted tomato and garlic sauce. So good!!!
Have you ever had cravings like that?
Have you ever had cravings like that?
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Instagram Tuesday
This is a print from Inslee. She makes wonderful prints of all types. She can even personalize one for you. She has done prints for brides. They just send her their photo of them in their dress and she'll draw one for them for a decent price. I might just have to do this when I get the chance. You can check out her website at www.inslee.net!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Bookworm's To Do List
I call this post the Bookworm's to-do list is because I am CRAZY about books. Put me in a library or a bookstore and I'm in hog heaven. I have created a list of books and posted it on the website. You are more than welcome to follow along whatever I'm currently reading. Right now it's the bestseller Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Last night, when I was itching for a new book I bought The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry by Kathleen Flinn.
So if I find a quote or a paragraph that I like from the novels I'll share it with you. Here are a few pieces from Eat Pray Love.
Out on the street after my delirious hours of lingerie shopping, I remembered this line and repeated it to myself in a whisper: "Per chi?" For whom, Liz? For whom all this decadent sexiness? Nobody's there. I had only a few weeks left in Italy and absolutely no intention of knocking boots with anyone. Or did I? Had I finally been affected by the word on the streets in Rome? What this some final effort to become Italian? Was this a gift to myself, or was it a gift for some as yet not even imagined lover? Was this an attempt to start healing my libido after the sexual self-confidence disaster of my last relationship? I asked myself, "You gonna bring all this stuff to India?"
It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection.
In a world of disorder and disaster and fraud, sometimes only beauty can be trusted. Only artistic excellence is incorruptible. Pleasure cannot be bargained down...to devote yourself to the creation and enjoyment of beauty, then, can be a serious business-not always necessarily a means of escaping reality, but sometimes a means of holding on to the real when everything else is flaking away into rhetoric and plot.
So if I find a quote or a paragraph that I like from the novels I'll share it with you. Here are a few pieces from Eat Pray Love.
Out on the street after my delirious hours of lingerie shopping, I remembered this line and repeated it to myself in a whisper: "Per chi?" For whom, Liz? For whom all this decadent sexiness? Nobody's there. I had only a few weeks left in Italy and absolutely no intention of knocking boots with anyone. Or did I? Had I finally been affected by the word on the streets in Rome? What this some final effort to become Italian? Was this a gift to myself, or was it a gift for some as yet not even imagined lover? Was this an attempt to start healing my libido after the sexual self-confidence disaster of my last relationship? I asked myself, "You gonna bring all this stuff to India?"
It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection.
In a world of disorder and disaster and fraud, sometimes only beauty can be trusted. Only artistic excellence is incorruptible. Pleasure cannot be bargained down...to devote yourself to the creation and enjoyment of beauty, then, can be a serious business-not always necessarily a means of escaping reality, but sometimes a means of holding on to the real when everything else is flaking away into rhetoric and plot.
Decision Made
You remember last week when I was discussing about my issue if I should take a date or not to formal? Well, after much thinking and asking friends for their opinion I have come to a decision.
I chose not to take a date. It came down to this: which did I value more. Did I value one great night with another guy or did I value the love and respect of my future husband? When I looked at it this way it was clear what I had to do. One of my new friends, Katie, that I made when I was visiting J for Christmas told me, "In a relationship you make sacrifices. You give up things to maintain the peace, trust, commitment , and keep the bond alive.It's all part of growing up. If you don't feel ready for all the responsibility, respect, and loss of independence ... I'd question your current relationship goals."
That really got me thinking about the situation and I realized that she's right. The moment I said "yes" when J proposed to me I chose to give up my independence. I have chosen to be in this relationship and if we're going to be married then I am going to have to make a few sacrifices for the greater good of that relationship. The last thing I would want to do is allow J to feel insecure about us. Isn't that what love means anyways?
Some people might get upset when I say 'I chose to give up my independence'. They might argue that I shouldn't have to give up my independence and I should be able to make my own decisions and not have to 'bow down' to my husband all the time. That's not what I mean. What I really mean is that I have given up making choices out of my selfish needs. I have chosen to think of J when I make my decisions. I mean that I consider his feelings and our relationship before I make a choice about something. When you're independent there is no one who's going to suffer the consequences of your actions with you. For example, if I choose to go out with a few friends and get wasted and have a one night stand (which I would NEVER think of doing) then that's all on me whatever the consequences are. But if I were in a relationship I would hurt my significant other and lose the respect of that person.
In any case, after talking to Katie I felt much better at coming to a decision and I feel comfortable with that decision. I don't feel bitter or angry toward J. I feel better knowing that our relationship is going to keep growing stronger.
Have a lovely Monday!
I chose not to take a date. It came down to this: which did I value more. Did I value one great night with another guy or did I value the love and respect of my future husband? When I looked at it this way it was clear what I had to do. One of my new friends, Katie, that I made when I was visiting J for Christmas told me, "In a relationship you make sacrifices. You give up things to maintain the peace, trust, commitment , and keep the bond alive.It's all part of growing up. If you don't feel ready for all the responsibility, respect, and loss of independence ... I'd question your current relationship goals."
That really got me thinking about the situation and I realized that she's right. The moment I said "yes" when J proposed to me I chose to give up my independence. I have chosen to be in this relationship and if we're going to be married then I am going to have to make a few sacrifices for the greater good of that relationship. The last thing I would want to do is allow J to feel insecure about us. Isn't that what love means anyways?
Some people might get upset when I say 'I chose to give up my independence'. They might argue that I shouldn't have to give up my independence and I should be able to make my own decisions and not have to 'bow down' to my husband all the time. That's not what I mean. What I really mean is that I have given up making choices out of my selfish needs. I have chosen to think of J when I make my decisions. I mean that I consider his feelings and our relationship before I make a choice about something. When you're independent there is no one who's going to suffer the consequences of your actions with you. For example, if I choose to go out with a few friends and get wasted and have a one night stand (which I would NEVER think of doing) then that's all on me whatever the consequences are. But if I were in a relationship I would hurt my significant other and lose the respect of that person.
In any case, after talking to Katie I felt much better at coming to a decision and I feel comfortable with that decision. I don't feel bitter or angry toward J. I feel better knowing that our relationship is going to keep growing stronger.
Have a lovely Monday!
Friday, February 22, 2013
Favorites
I was going to photograph some of my favorite things but my camera wasn't working. Sad day. Anywho so I decided to show you a few things I've pinned. Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend.
Who doesn't love the Big Bang Theory!
I love this red shade. I'm trying to decide if I should try it out or not.
Can someone PLEASE tell J to get me this?!? I stinking love it!
Can it be summer already? This is pretty much my go-to outfit when it gets hot. Sandals, basic tee, and shorts.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
What To Do...
I have a...concern. At the end of every semesters the Greeks get together and have a dance; we call this 'Final Formal'. Last semester I went by myself and I had a good time but I would've had more fun with a date. Since J is not going to be able to come home until my graduation he can't go with me. I asked him if it would be ok if I find a date, a friend at least, to go with me. This is my last formal and I've never had a date to go with and I really want to have a great time instead of feeling lonely and bitter.
He got quiet for a while and eventually said, "You know how I would feel about you taking a date BUT I cannot tell you not to go with someone. I'm not controlling like that." I kind of figured he would not be comfortable with me going to a dance with someone, let alone a frat.
So now I'm battling with myself about this situation that I feel shouldn't be a big deal. If I do take someone then he's going to be upset with me and the last thing I want to do is give him something else to keep score. At the same time, I feel I deserve to enjoy my last formal at college and I should not have to go feeling bitter and resentful. But does that sound selfish though?
What should I do?
He got quiet for a while and eventually said, "You know how I would feel about you taking a date BUT I cannot tell you not to go with someone. I'm not controlling like that." I kind of figured he would not be comfortable with me going to a dance with someone, let alone a frat.
So now I'm battling with myself about this situation that I feel shouldn't be a big deal. If I do take someone then he's going to be upset with me and the last thing I want to do is give him something else to keep score. At the same time, I feel I deserve to enjoy my last formal at college and I should not have to go feeling bitter and resentful. But does that sound selfish though?
What should I do?
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Soliders doing the Harlem Shake
The 'Harlem Shake' has been spreading on Youtube like wildfire. As far as I know, it has started with a commercial with Jeff Gordon and his crew for Pepsimax. People all over the world have come up with their own versions. I ended up finding one with the Army involved. Check this video out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hpEnLtqUDg
There are a few other versions with the other branches and I find them all hysterical. I made the mistake of reading some comments on the Youtube videos (I try to avoid reading the comments anyways because people take things too far) and several have complained "There goes my tax dollar!" or "Wow, that's where my tax money is going?".
Honestly, everyone deserves to have a little bit of fun. These men and women work their butts off and have done so much for us that the rest of the civilians would never think of doing. I even showed this to my fiancé and suggested he do it with his buddies or his honor guard team. So I say "quit your trash talking and be grateful we even have men and women willing to serve our country!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hpEnLtqUDg
There are a few other versions with the other branches and I find them all hysterical. I made the mistake of reading some comments on the Youtube videos (I try to avoid reading the comments anyways because people take things too far) and several have complained "There goes my tax dollar!" or "Wow, that's where my tax money is going?".
Honestly, everyone deserves to have a little bit of fun. These men and women work their butts off and have done so much for us that the rest of the civilians would never think of doing. I even showed this to my fiancé and suggested he do it with his buddies or his honor guard team. So I say "quit your trash talking and be grateful we even have men and women willing to serve our country!"
Instagram Tuesday
#early bird #yoga #rejuvenated
You can follow me on instagram @katzbrat. Have a great Tuesday!
You can follow me on instagram @katzbrat. Have a great Tuesday!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Oh Baby Baby
The house mom of my sorority has been pregnant for four months now and all of us girls love to see her little belly grow. We bombard her with questions like 'Are you getting any cravings?' or 'Have you been getting the morning sickness yet?'. It's a lot of fun talking together about babies to the point that I think I'm getting baby fever.
(photo found in pinterest)
J and I have been talking about it lately too. We've talked about when we think would be a good time for us to start having kids. I say two years after we're married. My main concern is traveling and enjoying being a married couple while figuring it out before we are tied down by kids. I cannot tell you how many times older adults have told me "Go have fun! Do all the things you want to go do with J before kids because you'll never do it." J thinks roughly about 3-4 years. He's not too worried about it. His philosophy is 'If it happens, it happens'.
I've also been told that having a baby is like getting a tattoo. You need to be sure you are SURE. So I'm not going to try to put a date on the calendar when we should start having kids and just let it be. If it happens six months after we're married then great. I know we'll work things out together and that's all I ask for in the world.
(photo found in pinterest)J and I have been talking about it lately too. We've talked about when we think would be a good time for us to start having kids. I say two years after we're married. My main concern is traveling and enjoying being a married couple while figuring it out before we are tied down by kids. I cannot tell you how many times older adults have told me "Go have fun! Do all the things you want to go do with J before kids because you'll never do it." J thinks roughly about 3-4 years. He's not too worried about it. His philosophy is 'If it happens, it happens'.
I've also been told that having a baby is like getting a tattoo. You need to be sure you are SURE. So I'm not going to try to put a date on the calendar when we should start having kids and just let it be. If it happens six months after we're married then great. I know we'll work things out together and that's all I ask for in the world.
New Commitments
We all know Mondays are never something we enjoy. It's the beginning of another long week. The start of new deadlines and new commitments. Speaking of new commitments, I have decided to come up with a work out routine to keep me in shape for my wedding dress. Starting today I will go to the university gym and have a cardio work out twice a week. I also want to go back to yoga. A few years ago I used to do it twice a week and I loved it. It helped me keep the stress away and toned my muscles. I'm going to go to yoga THREE times a week. Now that I'm not working I have more time to go to the gym.
If you are prone to stress easily I highly suggest a good workout. It can be as simple as a jog. Plug in your iPod with your favorite songs and just...go. You will be surprised how relaxing walking can be. The main thing is putting in the time to do it. Just give yourself thirty minutes of your day and you will start to feel the difference. You will have more energy. You will feel more positive.
Have a great day!
If you are prone to stress easily I highly suggest a good workout. It can be as simple as a jog. Plug in your iPod with your favorite songs and just...go. You will be surprised how relaxing walking can be. The main thing is putting in the time to do it. Just give yourself thirty minutes of your day and you will start to feel the difference. You will have more energy. You will feel more positive.
Have a great day!
Friday, February 15, 2013
Happy Friday!
It's finally Friday!
I don't have much to say today except I hope you have a great weekend!
I don't have much to say today except I hope you have a great weekend!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
My Bloody Valentine
For today, I've created a playlist of love songs to put me in the mood including Let Me Love You (Ne-Yo), Locked Out of Heaven (Bruno Mars), Your Love is My Drug(Kesha), and I Would Do Anything For You (Foster the People).
So far the plans for Valentine's Day is to Skype with the fiancé and hang out. We haven't been able to have a proper Valentine's Day since we've dated. We started dating in May two years ago and he left for England in November. I'll admit it's frustrating that we haven't been able to do a lot of things together but we have the rest of our lives to have as many Valentine dates as we want
I'm also going to go with a bunch of friends to go see Warm Bodies (I know, again? But some of my girl friends haven't seen it yet) tonight. Woo hoo!
Found this photo on Tumblr and it made me smile. This is Julia Childs and her husband during their stay in France. I absolutely love this woman and her skills of French cooking. I hope this makes you smile as well.
So far the plans for Valentine's Day is to Skype with the fiancé and hang out. We haven't been able to have a proper Valentine's Day since we've dated. We started dating in May two years ago and he left for England in November. I'll admit it's frustrating that we haven't been able to do a lot of things together but we have the rest of our lives to have as many Valentine dates as we want
I'm also going to go with a bunch of friends to go see Warm Bodies (I know, again? But some of my girl friends haven't seen it yet) tonight. Woo hoo!
Found this photo on Tumblr and it made me smile. This is Julia Childs and her husband during their stay in France. I absolutely love this woman and her skills of French cooking. I hope this makes you smile as well.
Zombie Love
I went to go see Warm Bodies last night and I really enjoyed it. I can only imagine trying to hold back normal speech and pretending to stutter and struggle with words as a zombie. I couldn't figure out why the main character looked familiar until I looked him up and his name is Nicholas Hoult. He has been in X-men: First Class as the young beast! Aha!
Photo found in photobucket.com
Adorable! He will also be playing the main character in upcoming movie, Jack the Giant Slayer.
I suggest you go out and watching Warm Bodies if you enjoy romantic comedies with brains on the side. Go zombies!
I suggest you go out and watching Warm Bodies if you enjoy romantic comedies with brains on the side. Go zombies!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Struggling
Happy Tuesday!
The cold weather made me not want to get up. I was planning to go to yoga at 8 but that didn't work out too well. I struggled to pull myself away from my bundle of blankets and got dressed for the day. Anyone else know what I'm talking about?
There has been no sight of snow and it's February! That's New Mexico for you. I won't go into details where I live but I can say I live in a small town, close to the university I'm getting my degree at.
I absolutely love snow. I'm one of those people that would love to spend the morning playing in the snow and return to the warmth of her home and snuggle in a big blanket, with a good book, and a hot cup of tea in her hands. The company of a certain handsome fellow (my soon-to-be husband)would be appreciated as well.
What about you? Do you like the cold weather?
The cold weather made me not want to get up. I was planning to go to yoga at 8 but that didn't work out too well. I struggled to pull myself away from my bundle of blankets and got dressed for the day. Anyone else know what I'm talking about?
There has been no sight of snow and it's February! That's New Mexico for you. I won't go into details where I live but I can say I live in a small town, close to the university I'm getting my degree at.
I absolutely love snow. I'm one of those people that would love to spend the morning playing in the snow and return to the warmth of her home and snuggle in a big blanket, with a good book, and a hot cup of tea in her hands. The company of a certain handsome fellow (my soon-to-be husband)would be appreciated as well.
What about you? Do you like the cold weather?
Monday, February 11, 2013
What's Different This Time?
I finally had the guts and courage to start a real blog. I say 'real blog' because I have made a blog before and I did not commit to it. I got too busy and when I DID have free time I was too lazy to do it. So what's different this time? I have decided to document my future life as a military housewife. I want to write about marriage and sharing to the rest of the world our future ups and downs. It's becoming a huge part of my life. I hope that many can relate, also, to the military lifestyle I was born, raised, and soon-to-be married to.
Granted that I have not done a single thing to make this country a better place but being considered a dependent of someone who has is not an easy living. There are hardships for the families and loved ones of the military that not many people realize. I hope, through this blog, that I will be able to meet and converse with others in position. I hope we laugh and cry together.
I'm very excited to get started. Have a lovely Monday!
Granted that I have not done a single thing to make this country a better place but being considered a dependent of someone who has is not an easy living. There are hardships for the families and loved ones of the military that not many people realize. I hope, through this blog, that I will be able to meet and converse with others in position. I hope we laugh and cry together.
I'm very excited to get started. Have a lovely Monday!
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