"I'm old enough to know what I like!"

First and for most I am going to state that I'm really not that old. With that said I feel like an old lady. The reason behind this statement is that I am turning into one of those people that is slowly hardening my resolve to like the current trends, mostly in music. When I am in the car or listening to Pandora I find myself shuffling through my stations until I find a song that doesn't sound like...well noise. I can't tell you how often I have been listening and all the sudden I don't hear music anymore, but noise and it makes my teeth go on edge.

I was talking to Jake about this and he just laughed, agreed and then said "'I'm old enough to know what I like.'" 

This came from one of the best shows I've come across in awhile Modern Family. To give some context to this quote I'll briefly (or try to) the episode or segment(s) that this comes from.

Gloria is trying to get Manny to eat scrabbled eggs. Manny is saying he doesn't like it. Jay walks in and tells him to try it. Manny says he doesn't like it. Jay asks if he has tried it before. Manny hangs his had and says that he hasn't and concedes to try them. Fast Forward. Jay, Gloria, and Manny are going to a concert. Jay sees that it is for a classical concert and not a rock band. He stops and says he wont go in. Manny asks if he has ever tried it. Jay promptly says no. Manny then pulls the same tactic of trying new things. Jay simply and firmly says, "I'm old enough to know what I like!" This is when Jay storms off.

I am by no means trying to say that I am completely set in my ways, just in certain things (like my music). I just watch those who are older (grandparents, parents, aunt, uncles..etc) than me and find it funny how set in there way they are. This doesn't mean that it is a bad thing, just interesting how they perceive the ever changing world around them. I know that I'll be (am) set into certain patterns of thought and actions eventually. I am just a little taken aback that it has happened so early. Oh well. 

I guess what it all comes down to is comfort in familiarity.

Here's to 3 years!

Today Jake and I celebrate our 3rd anniversary. It has been a  glorious 3 years!

I couldn't have created a more perfect companion to spend eternity with and be the eventual father to my children. As the days, weeks, months, and years pass I have fallen deeper and deeper in love with him.

I love how you let me snuggle up on you when you are playing a game or reading. You are attentive to my needs, from just needing a hug after a long day at work or allowing me to cry on you shoulder after a personal trauma. I love how you allow me to laugh till it hurts when you do something silly or allow me to be a complete freak and love me for it. 

You are such a hard worker and are always striving to find a way to make things work. I find myself longing to see you at the end of a long day. I look forward to here the slap slap of your feet on the stairs as you bound down the stairs and fling the door open so I can greet you with a smile and a hug. 

I appreciate how you suffered through my first year of cooking of not enjoying it and pushed me to find new things to eat. You are also honest to tell me when you don't like something and express helpful ways to improve it or simply reject it and say we should try again with something different.

Even though I might not understand or make silly comments, you still want to share all the knowledge you have been learning at school. 

It makes me overjoyed that you will wait for me to finish getting for bed so we can sleep together. I am always grateful how you allow me to steal the blankets when it gets really cold (when isn't it! >_<) and wake you up in the middle of the night if I've had a nightmare or can't sleep and comfort me and let me cuddle on your chest. 

I love our inside jokes that makes us laugh and smirk. Your huge smile can always pull out of one of my funks. 

You truly are my best friend. I pray daily and express how grateful I am that we were able to make our relationship work over such a long distance and span of time. Thank you for asking me to marry you with a Scrabble board. Thank you for always being such a great example to me and to our future children. I am truly blessed to be your wife.

Rawr!

Things I have a healthy respect or fear of

Things I have a healthy respect or fear of and the reason behind it.

Semi-trucks (was involved as passenger in a car accident; emphasis on tankers)
Erroneous road debris (once again another car accident except I was driving alone)
Seatbelts (saved from above incidents with only minor bumps and bruises)
Snakes (This includes all snakes lethal and non-lethal; tormented with by my brother and told it ate my bunny when it ran away)
Worms (once again tormented with only difference it was my neighbor)
Stairs (fallen down or tripped going up; especially steep ones)
Undercooked/Ill-stored food (food poisoning is never fun)
Spiders/or bug that bite in general and cause me to swell (explanation needed? I think not)
Papercuts of all kinds (you never know it will happen and they are very painful)
Medications (Make you feel better, but always needs caution due to their inherent nature)
Fire (explanation needed?)

There are many other things that I could probably think of, but I don't want to sit here and think to long and hard about it because then I'll realize what a phobic person I am.

Clothes

I was mowing the lawn last week and this came on my Ipod. To be honest I hadn't really listened to the lyrics before I was more interested in the good beat and sound of the music. It wasn't until I actually listened to it that I realized what a great song it is. It speaks truth, especially for us girls. I just can't imagine being comfortable in next to nothing knowing people (men) are looking at your "assets". Makes me cringe.Even covered I have that problem with being as "well endowed" as I am. Ick!

 

Barlowgirl "Clothes"