chapter 9

Things I am currently in Love with

• Dove Milk Chocolate: I'm generally not much of a chocolate fan. But when I want it, I WANTNEEDMUSTHAVE it. Dove Milk Chocolate is rich and creamy and it really does feel like how it looks in the commercials, like a giant velvety wave of chocolate. It's amazing! It makes my day every time I eat some.

• YouTube: Lately I've been immersed in youtube. It's a never-ending collection of laughs. I truly love going to my homepage and seeing new videos from the channels I'm subscribed to. Most specifically, I've been watching a lot of the Shaytards. They are this amazingly normal family who all have hilarious senses of humor. They are extremely entertaining and they find fun in everything they do. It's inspiring. It's how I hope my family is once we have a few babies!

• Fine Point Pens: Ok, I've always had a pen fetish. And by fetish, I don't mean anything sexual. I'm just talking about the enjoyment I get when I use a smooth writing fine point pen that doesn't leak or anything. I have a problem. It's kind of serious, but I'm not giving this addiction up, ever.

• Deep Burgandy hair dye: Ah yes, I've gone back to almost black. It's a deeeeeeeep purplyred color that I think looks great on me. I feel like myself and I think my blue eyes POP! Besides, I think being a blonde girl with tattoos that I kind of looked a bit white trash. Not gonna lie.... So I think this is more, me.

• Writing letters by hand, and also, receiving hand written letters and cards from friends/family: There's nothing more personal than writing/receiving letters. It's showing those you love that you took the time to write them a personal note, not an email! When you check your mail and you see cards and letter from your family/friends, it's a great feeling. You feel like you're remembered. You're cared about. You are loved.

• Painting: This whole painting endeavour that I began a few months ago has saved my sanity. I really enjoy making things, unique things, for people. I enjoy seeing my work on other people's walls and know that they actually like it. People PAY me to paint for them. Holy crap that's such a dream come true. I love it.

• Rupert, my puggle: He's one of the best parts of my life. Every day he's happy to see me. He's my own personal heater when we sleep. He has the softest ears known to man, and he loves giving kisses, and I love gettting them. He lays in the sun and makes funny "gobble gobble" noises when he talks. He'll put his chin and stare at you until you give him what he wants. He's a great dog and our lives wouldn't be complete without him. He's our babydog!

• My Bookstore Job: Ok, so I haven't started it yet. But I know that I'm going to LOVE this job. Not only will it be fantastic to get back to work, but a BOOKSTORE!!?? Are you kidding? For an English major, booksnob/geek, this is perfect. Plus, I'll get to work with my hubby. It's a dream!

• Becoming a teacher: So we're here in TX because we're doing a teaching program. The more we have our classes and the more I do our online training, the more impatient I'm becoming. I want to be a teacher now. I'm so ready. I'm ready to start changing lives. I'm ready to get 12 year olds to love reading and writing. I'm ready to laugh with 7th graders and I'm ready for the headaches they'll cause me.

• Red Wing Hockey: I love Red Wing Hockey because it makes my hubby happy. It makes him feel like he's still got a part of home with him. If he's happy, then I'm happy. I can't wait until we have a couch and a tv so we can watch it together. I liked those nights in MI when we could curl up on the couch with Rupert and a couple beers and watch some Red Wing Hockey. If he's happy, then I'm happy.

• Cable television shows that are available online: This has been a life saver for me. The boredom I've endured since we got to TX has been exponentially decreased due to the shows I love that are available to watch online. Without my computer, I'd be at a total loss.

There's so much more. I'll write another post later.