Sneak Preview: I love Country

Anyone watching American Idol this round?

I've loved Scotty and Lauren from the get-go.

 

All I can say is, these two must be the top 2 this week.

But after I saw this, I think Scotty may have won my vote.

Why?

Because I love Josh Turner.

I love when people are surprised (in a good way).

I love when Christians take opportunities to profess their faith.

And because I love Country music.

{did you know that about me? a little tidbit :)}

Love this {super mature} kid's heart for the Lord, for people, and for wholesome country music.

Way to go, Scotty!

[Lauren... I'm still rooting for you too, girl!

You both rock and both will go far with your gifts of music :)]

So ... yeah

I got to see my mom today! Em and I made a spur-of-the-moment stop over for a bit to visit while she was home because her patient canceled. Mom made me coffee and a cinnamon bagel and I filled her in on my last five days (or something like that) since I had talked to her. Trust me - this is a long time for us. And Emma got to run with Casey and Sammy. Sammy loves her. It's so cute - he gets so excited now.
She told me about a conversation she had with a nurse, and it made me think I should start building some contacts. Like, I have none. I hate building contacts. I seriously hate networking. I think it's lame, it takes advantage of people, and it's fake. But that's how the world works. I guess I better make some fast friends. So I don't have to call it networking. I can call it friendship.
I finished another paper today. Whoopie! I get a little annoyed that I am writing papers. I mean really? Nursing school? It's supposed to make me a better critical thinker. I wonder how you evaluate if it's working.
Emma had dog training tonight. She had to make a figure 8 through poles. She was afraid of the poles. Gosh I love that dog. The trainers love her too. They said, "aww Emma it's ok, she's so cute." Then I heard one say to the other, "I can't even watch Emma she's so cute and makes me laugh." I like that trainer. Granted - she doesn't really go "down" ... or "come" ... or "stay" super well.... but she's learning. I'm patient. Her graduation is in 2 weeks. We have to go through an obstacle course. I told her we better get practicing (more me than her). She agrees.
We had tacos for dinner. The first time I made them ever. Granted, the shells were store bought. I think that counts though. They were pretty good. I even convinced J to eat a little meat. He's my unofficial vegetarian. But I love him anyway.
I follow this mommy blog, (as well as others - yes, I stalk strangers - trust me, it's not that wierd) and figured out today that this girl makes her living off her blog. How cool would it be to make my living off my blog?? I would never have to work again. Although, that may make my school a bit of a waste. I guess I'll stick with my day job for now. Since I've only got 5 followers right now. :) A girl can dream, right? Dreaming is what keeps me going day to day. Life's too depressing without dreams.
We watched 24 tonight. Gosh Jack is so cool. He's a little softer this season - his heart shows. I like that. I love that show. No one talks about it anymore. Old news. I don't think so. I'm faithful week after week. Besides, we don't have cable, and it's on hulu. Which means it's free. But I'll only watch it if J is there. Because I usually have to cover my eyes at least three times each episode. Either that or I fall asleep. J is smart. He knows. So he bought me yogurt mill beforehand with mini reeses pieces so I would make it through.
Speaking of covering eyes, have you ever seen Gattaca? Don't. Trust me. We watched it in ethics class yesterday. Longest two hours of my life. Well maybe not life. But it's wierd. It was a 7 watch checker (that's how my favorite stepdad rates movies. The lower score, the better the movie. 7 is not good).
I'm freezing. The heater is on, but sometimes I get so internally cold that it doesn't matter that it's on and I have a sweater and pants and socks and a blanket. It's just cold. Which I love - really I do. I better go cover Luigi. It's bedtime for that sweet little bird. Emma's out. She had a big day. She got her bordatella vaccine today too - just a little spray in the nose. She's tough. PS - people who say they don't need vaccines... let me tell you. You do. Just trust me. Don't try to beat the virus, or disease, or whatever you're trying to beat. Just get the stinking vaccine and be done with it.
Well, enough randomness for tonight. If you made it to the end, congrats! This is what my mind is like all the time. No real deep thoughts. Just some random ones. Jumping from one side of the trampoline to the other.
Good night friends. Sweet dreams Tuesday.

Good times on Friday the 13th

Ah, the joys of Friday...

- Fresh avocados for 33 cents at Vons
- A productive study date with Mahea
- Accomplishing all written assignments for Monday, leaving only reading (only...)
- Yummy homemade zucchini bread (a new recipe and highly recommended)

- John coming home early and surprising me (after going in early)
- A successful 7 hour surgery for my grandpa, Bud
- The last chapter of Romans... on to 1 Corinthians
- Pajamas at 5pm
- A clean cage and play time for Luigi

- Emma's new toy
- A phone call from Carly asking for fashion advice
- Wearing a sweatshirt most of the day and being comfortable
- Cuddle time with Hun-bun
- Continued Unit watching
- Emma's ready-for-bed pose

- Looking forward to an restful Saturday, complete with evening church
- Looking forward to visiting my sister and seeing her apartment on Sunday

I seriously love Fridays.

Cool reminders

Some fun things that remind me it is getting cooler outside...

- Soup and sandwiches for dinner last night
- Needing a blanket to watch our evening Unit episode
- Emma stealing my blanket for herself
- Opening the windows to see a cloudy sky
- Friday morning study date at the local coffee shop
- A long sleeve shirt AND a jacket
- Shopping in the coats section with Mom
- Finding a cute cozy vest and jacket
- All fans in the house "off" and it feels perfect
- Emma snuggled in the pillows on the bed behind me
- Looking forward to breakfast for dinner tonight

Edible pumpkins and pets

It's not that I don't like to make homemade cookies. I do. I'm not always successful, but I enjoy it (usually). It's not that I'm anti-flour/sugar/salt/eggs and all that jazz. But sometimes, I just want the break-and-bakes. They are, after all, better than any other cookies out there. So why compete? I choose to enjoy what has been created for me :). I have brought J over to my side as far as the ready-bakes are concerned, and we make sure to enjoy each holiday selection at the appropriate time during the year.

Tonight, J and I enjoyed a few pumpkin cookies with a Unit episode and the pets.

In honor of Halloween

We purchased the final season of our very favorite show ever. (I am so sad that CBS has made this drastic decision).
I decided to be a bit domestic and make some banana bread.
And we put our candy out in hopes of trick-or-treaters!
Headed to church and then to greet the cute children in their costumes.

Happy last day of October!

10 moments

Today, I was reminded why I love Saturdays:
1. I actually accomplish a little studying (a dent in the pile)
2. I found the bike I want
3. Sister visits (praise the Lord for her awesome roommate)
4. The never ending pasta bowl and I met again (8 days left folks)
5. Meals, and time for conversation, with my sweetheart
6. Much needed highlighter runs at heaven on earth
7. AM and PM walks with my favorites
8. House... two episodes in a row (Cameron rocks my socks)
9. Cuddle time with my little one... and my other one :)
10. And everything else... great conversations, encouragement, hugs, yummy food, lots of love, a warm home, bedtime knowing tomorrow is another day of the weekend, and my best friend.

These are the days I will remember. On Monday.

11 Treasures in Today

1. Breakfast and the Word (Acts is seriously the coolest book!)
2. Morning walk with Emma ("faster Mom faster!")
3. Errands and hang out time with Mom (thanks for sewing my nursing patches on, Mom!)
4. A new blender (hooray for future smoothies!)
5. Starbucks with my wonderful mother-in-law Kris and Emma (until December... :)
(Emma says, "Thanks for sitting by me and protecting me from the wild and crazy skateboarders, Grandma K!")6. Pasta for dinner (a staple in the McGovern household)
7. Evening walk with J and Emma

I love these two. 8. Sunset (in Point Loma it's over the ocean... in El Cajon it's over the mountains... the cool thing is that it's the same sun)

9. J's photography (honey you are amazing)
10. House with java chip frappuccino ice cream (we are in the middle of the House season 4 DVDs right now...) and a shared water
11. Bedtime (this is coming very soon and it is probably my favorite time of the day)

The beauty of Monday

~ Emma at the beach
~ Coupons
~ J home early after going in really early
~ A full refrigerator
~ A successful homemade dinner (lemon pepper steak with bell peppers, corn-on-the-cob, and mozzarella sticks)
~ Yogurt Mill leftovers
~ House reruns
~ Emma in the bathtub
~ J lying on the floor petting Emma after her bath
~ Emma sound asleep on the floor next to me as I type
~ J next to me
~ This truth...

"For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together."

Colossians 1:16-17