UNK Communication Disorders Most Eligible Bachelorettes

It's Friday night, I find myself sitting at my computer with nothing but my Batman boxers and incredible push up bra on, sipping wine, and reflecting about my past week. My friend and I were talking the other day and it seems that everyone in our class and the second year graduates are either in a committed relationship or married. I know this seems strange but here in Kearney, being single (at least out of the people we spend most of our time with) makes you the minority. So I decided to make a little "Kearney's Most Eligible Bachelorette List".

Welcome to the hot list! You are about to dive deep into Communication Disorders most eligible bachelorettes. From the farmers daughter to the Husker football fan this list of ladies has got it all!

Our first bachelorette comes from the great town of Greeley Nebraska! She's a farm girl through and through but knows how to have city girl fun! She's blond, gorgeous, and loves to drink beer. Bachelorette number #1 is Autumn D!!

Don't let this pretty face fool you, this girl knows how to get her hands dirty! She is fun loving, intelligent, and hardworking! From Neurology tests to going home for harvest this girl works at it all!
She enjoys driving tractors,horses, and boys crazy! She might be a country girl but she's noticed by all the city boys! She's the girl you can bring home to mom or hang out with and watch football on Sunday! Autumn will make you [fall-haha get it like the season] that is why she is on 2011's most eligible Communication Disorders Bachelorette list!

Likes:

Beer,tractors,her dad, being a good friend, and caramel chocolates

Dislikes:

Neurology tests and research papers


This Nebraska born hottie loves to play volleyball and is a die hard Husker fan that would make any Nebraska boy weak in the knees! Bachelorette number#2 is Sarah B!!!!

She's sporty, beautiful, and likes to have fun! She has an impeccable sense of humor and is a staple to any good time! Hardworking, smart, and funny make Sarah a catch for any man!
She loves Husker football and the color red. She's the perfect girl to watch the game with and take out later to celebrate the win! She is down to Earth, real, and quite the touch down catch! All of these things make Sarah worthy to be on the list of Communication Disorders 2011 bachelorettes of the year!

Likes:

Husker Football,the color red,vodka,dancing(wheel chair stuntin'),being a good person,being a good friend,havin fun,and yoga pants/leggings.

Dislikes:

brown liquor...and that about does it.


The next lady on our list is loud, likes to have fun, and is a lover of animals! Let's hear it for bachelorette number#3 Jenny S!!!

Jenny is also a Nebraskan born hottie who is sporty and likes to play volleyball! She might come off crazy, hyper, and loud but underneath it all is a heart of gold! Ok, well a heart of gold surrounded by crazy hyperness, but that's one of the things that make this bachelorette such a catch! She is confident, says what she feels, and isn't embarrassed easily! She has wild side and any boy looking for a little spice to his life can appreciate that!
She's all about a good time but knows when to open up and be serious! She's the girl you can take the time to get to know but also the sexy stranger! If you are looking for a seductive temptress but the beautiful girl worth getting to know at the heart of it all then look no further than Communication Disorders 2011 most eligible bachelorette list!

Likes:

Animals,working out(getting insane),watching movies,and drawing pictures.

Dislikes:

stupid boys

Bachelorette#4 on our list may seem quiet but this little firecracker is the girl that's in demand! She loves to laugh, dance, be a part of only the most 'in' social events, and is kind and caring on top of it all! Bachelorette number#4 is Kendra P!!

Kendra hales from Oregon but there is nothing gloomy about this ball of sunshine! She has a big heart and big personality! She always dresses to impresses (even on her off days) and has a love for all things that sparkle! She is extremely determined and a very hard worker!
She likes to play just as hard as she works! Kendra is a good time either at a party with friends or at home having dinner! She loves to cook, bake, and craft! Your heart and stomach won't be disappointed if you land this hottie! You looking for a complete 10? Then full steam ahead towards this sailorette!

Likes:

The color pink, going to movies, alternative music, things that sparkle, having a good heart, and being loyal to the ones she loves.

Dislikes:

Fluency Disorders, getting up in the morning, and mean girls.

The last bachelorette on our list is the down to Earth girl next door who is a lover of everything old, Bachelorette number#5 is Katelyn C!!

Katelyn is a hot nerd who enjoys Star Wars, vinyl albums, and the Twilight Zone. She is determined, has an impeccable work ethic, but knows how to have fun! She is a nerd through and through but beauty shines through!
She's got great legs and can get a killer tan in the summer! This bronze goddess also looks great in a bikini! The best part about this bachelorette is her heart! She has such a big heart which is one of the reasons she's such a good catch! She's the girl you can take out to show off to your friends or the girl you can stay in with and have a debate about whether Luke and Leia really had a 'thing'. Kate is the perfect combination of sexy and cute which makes her a candidate for Communication Disorders 2011 most eligible bachelorette list!

Likes:

Anything old,collecting vinyl,writing,reading, and Totinos pizzas.

Dislikes:

mean people, ill morals, neck tattoos on women, and attention whores.

Well there you have it all you single, good looking, mature men out there. You looking for a great girl? Well look no further! This was the list of some of Nebraska's most eligible young women! Take your time and browse! You might just discover your diamond in the rough!

The Dead are Walking

I haven't posted on the Walking Dead since the season premiere so I thought I'd catch everyone up on what has been happening in the show (plus my friend Erica asked me to:)

*SPOILER ALERTS*

Alright so a lot has happened since episode 1. The little girl is still missing but besides her being M.I.A. the only causalities thus far from Rick's group have been zombies. There has been a lot of zombie slayin' in the past few episodes. The group have also found themselves camped out on a nice little farm that dates back to the 1800's with an owner that talks sweet as honey, looks like Colonel Sanders, and can obviously preform medical miracles with little or no modern medical equipment.

Here are a few of my favorite events/twists/turns that have happened thus far-

1)Kid gets owned by a rifle. All I have to say about this is=wrong place at the wrong time and sometimes ya get the short end of the stick. One second the little boy is just admiring the beauty and life (something not seen very often in his eyes) of a beautiful deer and the next second he's laying on the ground with a grapefruit sized hole in him. Note to self-be careful around game of prey even if it's not hunting season.

2)They found refuge on a nice little farm. The dude who shot the deer and the kid indirectly lead a few members of the group back to this farm to save the kid's life. This is a beautiful little farm and they've got a nice set up. A Dr., I.V.'s, beds, running water, electricity--this place has got it all (even zombies locked in a big wooden barn-red flag? THINK SO). Colonel Sanders isn't too jazzed about hosting Rick's group long term, but we'll see how that pans out once the lives of the characters from both groups keep getting more intertwined.(By the way, his real name is Hershel)

3)The Wishing Well-Most people throw coins in to make a wish. Well this well doesn't have any coins but it sure has a zombie. This has been one of my favorite scenes from season 2. The 'let's get the zombie out of this well so that it doesn't contaminate our drinking water' scene. They don't want to shoot it because they are afraid it's blood/brains/etc. would further pollute the water. So they create this ingenious idea to lower Glenn down into the well to tie a rope around the zombie so they could just pull it out. I saw several holes in this plan before they did it but they obviously overlooked them. 1-The support beam holding the rope that Glenn is dangling from breaks mid dangle and he almost becomes zuppy (zombie/guppy) dinner. Some how he manages to loop the rope around the zombie and make it out without being bitten. Then they decide to pull this rather large and bloated dead thing out of the well. They get it to the top, it's half in, half out, and seems to be stuck on the lip of the well. They don't think to just pick up the things legs and then pull but decide to just keep pulling. Moral of the story the zombie splits in half and guts,zombie bits, blood, brown shit, and the lower half of the zombie's body all tumble right back into the well. It was probably the sickest scene all season and I'm glad they are upping the gory antics to keep their viewers on their feet!

4)SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER! SCHOOL'S OUT FOREVER!-The high school is out forever because it's infested with WALKERS! Otis and Shane go to this high school to get medical equipment to save Carl (the kid who was looking at the deer and got owned by Otis the man previously mentioned above). I knew from the second this poor chubby man volunteered to go with Shane on this dangerous mission that he wasn't coming back alive. They get the equipment, some how manage to get out, and are running back to the car in front of a GIANT herd of zombies. What does Shane do? Sorry fattie...BLAM SHOOTS HIM IN THE LEGGG!! The fat guy goes down but not without a fight. He tries to take Shane down but his struggles were in vain. Shane limps away to the car with the screams of his human sacrifice echoing in his mind. This show brings up a ton of ethical principles. Did Shane do the right thing (sacrificing Otis to save the little boy?) Should you make sacrifices that benefit the majority of the group? Definitely gives you stuff to think about. Either way, I love the darkness that is taking over this character and can't wait to see what other shitty things he does as the season progresses!5) RICK'S WIFE IS PREGNANT! I knew this since season 1. You want to know how I knew? At the end of season 1, during the finale', the lone scientist whispers something to Rick right before he runs out of the building..I figured out that what he told him was that his wife was pregnant. Want to know how I knew this? Lone scientist did blood tests on all the members of the group and the writers specifically put dialogue in that centered around Rick asking the scientist about the blood and the scientist with a mysterious look on his face said, "nope no surprises." Connect the dots people! So is it Shane's baby or is it Rick's baby conceived on the night of his return? I CAN'T WAIT until this shit pops off! 6)My favorite character of season 2 is Daryl Dixon. He's the bad guy with a heart of gold. A little rough around the edges but what a great heart. This man's a bad ass also. Hunts with a crossbow, was left in the wilderness to die after he fell off his horse, fought off zombies with an arrow stuck through his side, scaled a mountain, and made it back to camp only to dodge a bullet to the head! He is the unsung hero and I can't wait to see what the writers have lined up for his character. If he dies I'll be so heart broken. Like 'Charlie holding up his hand as he's running out of his lasts bits of air..not Penny's boat' heart broken!7)Tie for scariest Zombie of the season thus far goes to:

Weird Hippie Priest Zombie

and

Bloated Well Zombie

Well there ya have! There are most of the highlights from the past few episodes! Season 2 has been pretty crazy and I can't wait to see what happens next!

Some things I'd like answered in season 2
-Where is the little girl? (I think Daryl's brother has her)

-Is Daryl's brother still alive?

-Why is Colonel Sanders keeping a barn full of zombies?

-Is it Shane's baby or Rick's baby

If you haven't been watching this show I'd definitely peep it! And if you don't want to watch to get caught up..guess what? If you read this, now you are! Enjoy!

2011

Towards the end of each year I post a blog about that year and things I've learned about it. Sadly, we learn mostly through retrospect so here are the moments in 2011 that touched my heart, made me cry, made me smile, brought tears of joy, and taught me priceless lessons about myself and life.

School:

Last August I was starting my senior year at University of Wyoming. WOW-that seems so long ago. I was surviving the worst semester of my life (neuro+research methods). Now, I know that doesn't sound THAT bad but if you knew my research methods teacher, you'd know why my life was a living hell for a solid three months. I'd like to give a shout out to all MA GURRRLLLSS back in Laradise;) I miss you and YOU'RE ALMOST DONE JUST KEEP GOING! I was also applying to Graduate School this time last year! Spending all of my Christmas money, sending transcripts, and hopeful to the possibilities of new places to continue my education. First semester came and went and I found myself in spring break opening my letters from programs I applied to. I applied to 8 schools for a grad program. I got into (1). Needless to say, I was having a young life crisis. Questioning myself has a student, a professional, and really questioning my undying belief that all hard work pays off. I was upset, disappointed, confused, and most of all scared. I was then slapped with the harsh reality that I would soon be facing YET ANOTHER major life change. Moving, leaving friends, leaving my little home (my beautiful apartment), leaving everything I knew, and moving to a god forsaken land called Nebraska. Looking back on this moment of my life it was the second hardest I had experienced this year but it's turned out to be one of the biggest blessing I've ever been given in my life.

lesson learned:God knows what's best for you even if you don't. Blessings comes in all shapes and sizes (even disguises)

Family:

Everything has pretty much stayed the same at the ol' home front except for the fact that I seem to keep growing closer with my sister Tessa. This has also been an immense blessing this past year. She is growing up so fast and will turn 18 this year. I can't believe it! I promised myself I'd spend as much time with her as I could because soon she will be off experiencing college and growing into a beautiful young woman [and I know I'll miss her dearly during that time]. We do everything together when I'm home and living at home this summer was truly a blessing.

lesson learned:never take advantage of time spent with loved ones [ever]

Work: Yep, I had to move back home this summer. Most kids my age would be dreading this, but not me! I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT! My own room, my own bed, my family, and my dog. What more could a girl ask for?-Ok, so I had to get a job. You guessed it, throwback to high school-there I was working at the swimming pool. Now, I wasn't too stoked about this at first (because I had worked there for years and thought I'd never have to set foot back in that place as an employee) but really the pool saved my life this summer. I met and made friends with SO MANY WONDERFUL PEOPLE and had so many unforgettable memories! Those people touched my life and they will be a part of my heart forever. While I was going through a difficult time the only thing that made it better was that place. I want to give a shout out to all my guards from the SRC!! G4L!!! Love you all GP REUNION OVER CHRISTMAS!! Can't wait to see you all!
Lesson learned: live in the moment:) TAKE RISKS! and live outside of who you are.

Graduate School:
I honestly thought I was going to hate Nebraska. I thought I was going to be lonely and miserable just like my first year in Wyoming. I remember when I first moved here my Dad called and said, "Hey Kate, what are your pals up to today?" Well Dad, I don't know..maybe because I HAVE NONE hahah. I was like , "Who are these pals you speak of? Please let me know, cause I could sure use some!" No, I've made SO MANY wonderful friends here and have had so much fun right from the start. Nebraska has been wonderful and I love it here! School has taught me so much already and I've had so much hands on experience. I've touched people's lives through my work and because of that this has been the most rewarding part of the entire year. That is a priceless gift and I can't wait to do that for the rest of my life.

lesson learned:don't judge a state by it's color (people from Nebraska will get this joke haha never have I seen so much red IN MY LIFE). The most unlikely places can become home (because you make a home). Never take advantage of the chance to further your education-realize what a blessing it is.

Friends:

I've made so many wonderful friends this year (too many to mention) but I don't know where I'd be without them! I'm going to tell you about a few of my favorite new friends.

Kelly: Kelly is pretty much like me except more nerdy and a dude. I mean I'm pretty nerdy, but Kel takes the cake:) But that is why I love him. He came into my life just this year and I am so happy and THANKFUL that he did. He is my best friend (more like a brother to me) and has undeniably been someone who has gotten me through the most difficult parts of this year. We take about nerdy things like light sabers (red crystals are more powerful FYI), pick up lines including the word 'lexicon', and we give each other a ton of shit on a weekly basis (I tease him a lot more though..my bad bro:) I want to take this time to thank you for everything you've done for me...from watching me drunk cry/helping me not to barf on my shoes....to listening to my sober cry/helping me not barf my hamburger helper..this friendship is one for the books and anytime you need me just say the word and I'll be there:) I love you Kelly Harms! See you soon!

Ken: O lord, where do I start with my friend Ken. Kendra is from Oregon and I met her at orientation before our first week of school. I remember the first time I talked to Ken. We were in the downstairs computer lab at the library. From that moment on, it was friendship at first sight. Ken is the reason I have so much fun in grad school, my rock when I complain about said grad school, and someone who takes care of me. My Star Wars birthday party spectacular (one of the best birthdays I've ever had) would have never been possible without her and honestly, surviving grad school would never be possible without her. She is someone I can always go to for advice/support, and or if I need her to sew something hahaha. We'll be friends forever I'm sure of it. Bitch you better be ready for our Bachelorette parties...cause you and I both know THEY ARE GOING TO BE OFF THE CHAIN! I'll wear something sparkly and pink for you;) I want you to remember you are the best! You are so beautiful inside and out, fun, loud-haha, great to be around, and someone I could never imagine my life without! Don't ever settle!

Taylor and Reggie: These boys are my boyfriends. When I was having a hard time this summer they stepped in, adopted me, and decided that their powers combined made me the perfect boyfriend-and they were right:) They did so much for me this summer including taking me to the swing ditch when others wouldn't, taking me on a fun adventure of floating the river aka bobbing the river cause it was low that day haha), and gave me the best going away present/drunken party talks I've ever had. These were the boys that would txt me good night and good morning every day for months until I got better, the boys that were always there for me WHENEVER I needed it. Game nights, guard parties, roasting marsh mellows, and making fun of Kai while he played charades are only a few of the reasons why I love these boys! Thank you so much you two! You will always have such a special place in my heart and I've loved witnessing the accomplishments, love, and adventures you've had towards the end of this year! I can't wait to see what God has in store for such beautiful souls!

My Fleming Crew: O lord, where do I begin!? I'VE LOVED GETTING TO KNOW YOU ALL! Fleming became a second home to me this summer and I've had some of my favorite memories I've EVER created or will create out there. From peeing on cinder blocks behind the garage with Karlie, drinking Clay's hooch, having heart to hearts until 5 am with Fletcher in the garage, having the boys try to teach me how to play cribbage (while drunk), Bo beating me constantly in beer pong, Keysha snorting when she laughs, to (MY FAVORITE) SKINNY DIPPING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SOME OLD DUDE'S POND hahahahah...Fleming and the people in it have become the loves of my life! I'll never forget any of you and you all better be gearing up for Christmas break!!:) p.s. we are def skinny dipping again. If I could swim naked all the time I would.

lesson learned:you can never have too many wonderful friends. They are the best part of your life so cherish them.

The last part of this blog is saved for the biggest/hardest lesson I've learned this year-----

Lyle: Falling in love and losing love have been the hardest lesson I've learned this year. It'd been a long time since I had the desire to date anyone, the desire to really get serious with anyone, and then he walked into my life. I'm going to take you back to the beginning (because after all this is what this blog is about-precious memories). I met Lyle (officially met/hung out with Lyle at a house party). He came with Kelly. Well, him and Kelly weren't doing too well on the beer pong table that night (they lost 5+ times in a row) so moral of the story -because of house rules- they had to run up and down the block naked (ok more like two blocks)-Guys sorry I'm telling the whole world this but it's hilarious. Needless to say, before I knew this boy's phone number I knew what his bare ass looked like. Did it sway me into agreeing into having my friend give him my phone number? Maybe...HAHAHA KIDDING. I didn't see Lyle for several months after this but then near Thanksgiving break I remember walking into a bar and seeing him and I don't know...something just clicked. I got butterflies, I couldn't breathe, and I just [knew] in that moment that I wanted to fall in love with this boy (and that's exactly what happened). We fell in love. On our first date he opened the car door for me and kissed me on my driveway(I made him kiss me behind my parents car so my Dad couldn't see if he looked out the window hahaha). I remember walking inside trying to play it cool, trying to hide this gigantic smile I had. My Dad stopped me in the hallway and just shakes his head and is like Kate, I like Lyle. He is a good guy. In my mind I was like wait, he opened the car door for me, he's a good kisser, and my Dad likes him HOW DID I GET SO LUCKY!? :) Unfortunately Lyle and I weren't able to hold on to this happiness. Our relationship for whatever reason, was during a very difficult time in both of our lives. I was freaking out about moving and grad school and he was freaking out about his career path and future. I think we both started focusing on these things more than each other. I don't think he was ready for the relationship that I wanted and because of it I started doubting whether he really loved me or wanted to be with me. I started pushing away because of it and instead of reaching for me, he started pushing also. Pretty soon we had both pushed so hard that we weren't standing beside each other any longer, we were standing apart. There are times when I held back a hug, or a kiss, or even an I love you because of this. I'm also not an overly affectionate person and I think some times I came off cold or indifferent when really I was just nervous or scared. For this I apologize. I apologize for being petty and letting my insecurities affect our relationship. In retrospect there are a lot of things I'd change if given another chance and lessons I've learned. I'd like to thank Lyle for loving me, if only for a little while, for letting me share a part in the lives of his amazing family, and helping my heart feel something again when it hadn't in a very long time.

lesson learned:fix your mistakes, apologize-if they love you for 'did' love you they'll listen with an open heart, and love someone like they're leaving. If I would've stuck to those rules, I'm sure I'd be in a different position than I am today. It's so hard missing someone who doesn't miss you back but you have to ask yourself why is it that they don't miss you? What type of person isn't worth missing?-Think about things, learn lessons, and make yourself better for the next time someone worth it comes along. I've also realized that even though you'd never give up on someone [the fact that they would or did] shows you that maybe you should be putting your faith into something or someone else.

Well there ya have it. My 2011 in a nutshell! Some bad times, some sad times, A LOT OF GOOD TIMES, A LOT OF FUN TIMES, and a lot of times of growth and change. There is a quote I love-"If nothing ever changed, then there would be no butterflies." Just because you are in the larva or cocoon stage, doesn't mean that you won't ever know what it's like to fly. Good things take time. Enjoy each stage for what it is, only then will you be able to fully appreciate what it is to soar.

Anyone can be a father, it takes an amazing man to be a [Dad].

Each month I'll dedicate a blog to a certain person who is important to my life. This month that person is my dad.

My Dad hasn't always had it easy. He is an individual who has had to overcome many things, face many trials during his lifetime, and someone who didn't ever get the chance to have a Dad like I do. I don't know how he turned out the way he did, but I like to guess. My Dad has the best heart of anyone I know. A heart that has gone to unmeasurable lengths for the people it loves. Despite all the bad, my Dad has always had this heart and it really is a shame -a great travesty- that a few individuals did not get to share it because of their own ignorance.

My Dad is a self made man, he didn't get a lot of help along the way, hasn't had many favors, and has had to surpass unimaginable odds. The sacrifices this man has made for me will be something that I will work the rest of my life in trying to repay (although, I don't think I ever could).

I am an odd duck, a very complex person, and very few people understand me. My Dad understands exactly who I am because I have a lot him in me. While some people my age talk about how they don't want to turn into their parents, I'm proud to say he is everything I want to be. When I notice things in myself that remind me of my Dad, I smile and feel happy because I know it makes me a beautiful individual by default.

He is my very best friend and I don't think I'll ever have another friend like him. When he passes on to the next life I will lose several priceless things, things that cannot be replaced, and will have a hole in my heart that will never be filled again. He is a constant source for support and guidance, he gives it to me straight (even though I don't want to hear it sometimes), and I value his opinion more than my own. He is horrible in times of emotional crisis (usually makes a joke that isn't funny and makes us cry more or is indifferent and says something totally insensitive) but I don't think that he means to, I just think that he doesn't know how to. I'm going to give the guy a break, if this is his one downfall then those are the times I go to my Mom!

My Dad is the only boy in my life who has never let me down and he never will. The love he has for his children is unwavering. He has always been a positive role model and shown my sister and I everything we deserve and everything a good husband and father is. Everyone always tells me I have such high expectations and it's because of my father.

My family and I went to a wedding one time, I was about ten. My mother and sister were off gallivanting (as usual) so it was just me and my Dad at the table. The father daughter dance had just started and as I sat there, even at the age of ten, and watched this girl dance with her Dad knowing she had to leave him and that he was giving her away, broke my heart. I started crying despite my best efforts and my Dad looked over at me and said, "Well Kate, what's the matter?" And I just replied, "I don't want to leave you Dad." This will be a moment I carry with me for the rest of my life. My Dad once told me that no one would ever be good enough for my sister and I. On the day he has to walk me down the isle, I hope before those doors open, that I can look at him and say, "On this day, you are giving me away to a beautiful man. I know he's not you, and I know that no one will ever love me as much as you do, but I want you to know that he is everything I deserve."

Swim Meets, Volleyball games, basketball games, guitar recitals, band recitals, plays, music programs and art shows-Dad has seen it all. He has always supported my sister and I in everything we do even if he knows we are making a mistake. I think this will be the hardest thing I will ever have to do as a parent. We only want what's best for our children and even though we know better, they do not. Sadly, despite our words of wisdom they are going to have to make their own mistakes. He was always there for us when we got hurt because of those mistakes. He never said, "I told you so." Rather, taught us a valuable life lesson and helped us to move on.
He is the best Dad to my sister and I. And if your children are your legacy, then he has left behind a beautiful one. He has raised two amazing daughters and will continue to do so until he goes on to the next life [and I will cherish every moment of it]. There will never be a day when I won't want to talk with him or be a time when I wonder "I want to know what Dad thinks about this."

If you know my father, you can all attest to the man he is. His character and work ethic speak volumes about him. And if you don't know him, you should take the time to get to because you are missing out on a wonderful person. I don't know anyone like him nor do I think I ever will. He has touched and blessed so many lives, including mine, and for that I will forever be thankful. I'll leave you all with a list of everything I love about my Dad.

Things You Gotta Love About Mark

-He can fix ANYTHING..I mean ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING. And if he doesn't know how, he figures it out. I have never met a man so handy in my life!

-He always has really good stories to tell

-He always tells you the same stories or jokes about ten times but you just sit and listen and act like you don't know what's going to happen or the punch line because you just like sitting and listening to him:)

-HE IS SO FUNNY

-There are times when he isn't that funny but just thinks he is

-He is really weird and usually says some really weird things

-He does voices of people a lot (You should hear his Barney Fife=CLASSIC)

-We play 'name that year' on old black and white movies on TCM (FYI I am up in the count)

-We sing together in the car (last time I was home it was the Beach Boys)

-We always have such good talks in the garage. I don't know why but it's a magical place

-He used to take me to work when I was little and let me stand in the freezer at the store and push the button to crush boxes

-He used to do this thing with my sister and I where he would super man us (aka throw) us into bed at night while Lisa stood in the room and would be like MARK THEY'RE GOING TO HIT THE WALL hahaha

-He jingled bells outside Me and Tessy's room on Christmas Eve when we were little and I thought Santa was outside

-He built me a fence so that I could keep my Dog

-He still is scooping dog crap HAHAHAHA

-He makes me laugh

-I love walking into him and mom's room at night and seeing him laying in bed with his spectacles reading his Kindle:)

And most importantly

-He loves me more than I could ever ask for

I love my Dad to the moon and back and I hope he's never questioned that. He is the best man I know, the person I want to grow up to be, and the best father and husband anyone could ever have. Thank you for everything you've done for me Dad. I love you so much and cherish all of the memories and moments I get to spend with you.

-Kate

Happily Ever After? Not so much...

My friend left this really clever link on my facebook wall this morning and as I read it, I could relate to a lot of it. So, I thought I'd not only share it with you all but tell you what I got out of it. The article pretty much takes all of the Disney Princesses and compares them to the cliche' girls/relationships we all read, see, hear, and talk about throughout college. Of course they pick on the best looking girl first. (Snow White-fairest in all the land according to that wonderful little mirror. I wish I had a mirror that told me this every morning). No but this is what they had to say about Snow White:She's the attention-girl type. The one that likes to surround herself with a bunch of guys. Although she might not be gettin it on with any of the seven, she bends over backwards to cater to their every whim to get in with the 'hot guys'.

Princess Rule#1-don't let your insecurities push you to become a doormat. You shouldn't have to work to be some one's friend and if you really feel fitting in is so important that you'll sacrifice self happiness for self image then maybe you should go back to the 12th grade. Be your own person. Chances are you are hanging out at some janky party house with guys that only care about who can shot gun a beer fastest or whose motto is 'lower your standards up your average'. I also think it's important not to be jealous of pretty girls either. Find that confidence and beauty in yourself.

Next they outlined Sleeping Beauty (probably the worst of all the princesses). Here's what they had to say about that trashy little lady: She's the girl that likes to get SUPER WASTED and have drunken hook-ups. Ya know, the kind where the girl wakes up next morning to some strange dude who is the furthest thing from a prince? And has to do the walk of shame home because her carriage left 8 hours ago (the carriage she shoulda been in).

Princess Rule#2: They equated the evil witch as liquor in this scenario and I find it very fitting. Although, I feel the evil witch is also disguised as bad decisions based on loneliness. It's ok to be lonely, it's not ok to waste yourself on men that see you for nothing more than exactly what you are 'a drunken hook up'. Have some self respect, be patient, and wait for a quality guy. I don't know any great guys that date the tavern bicycle. Keep it in your pants ladies. Nothing is sexy about being sloppy and drunk. Don't learn that lesson the hard way.

Next up on our list of Disney dysfunction was Jasmine. O sweet Jasmine. Surprisingly, she's the first princess on our list that is doing something right for once. She is looking for that diamond in the rough. That boy who is out of the ordinary! Does she want your average prince? No, she wants love!

Princess Rule#4-I'm not saying physical attraction isn't important, because IT IS however, it's also the mark of a mature woman who starts to analyze what she is looking for in a partner rather than how big his sword is. If the usual crowd of young men isn't fitting your fancy, try someone out that you wouldn't normally go for, you might be pleasantly surprised. You that girl that continually keeps getting screwed over? Let me tell you what the common denominator is..you're dating assholes. Try dating the 'nice guy' for once. Yeah he might not be as flashy as the prince, but like Aladdin he'll show you a whole new world. One in which you are respected, cared for, and loved the way you deserve.

This next Disney princess is one of the few that I relate to-Belle. Belle finds herself in the caregiver role quite often. First it was her dad, now it's the Beast. I tell you what, it's a wonder she gets any 'me time' in edge wise! Constantly trying to take care of others, trying to change her boyfriend into something better, and constantly making projects out of men make Belle a giant no, no.

Princess Rule#5-IT IS NOT OUR JOB TO HELP OUR BOYFRIENDS! I'm getting to a point in my life where I AM TIRED of taking TWO STEPS BACK to bring a boy TWO STEPS FORWARD! I've also learned that you can't change someone! So if you love someone, you better love all of them, accept all of them, and be able to support the decisions they make because often times, that doesn't change. And if it does, it takes a very long time and many, many years. Be with someone who is on your level and who understands you. You shouldn't have to fix anyone and even if they need fixing...it's not your job. Make life easy on yourself. Pick the knight in shining armor the first time. Cause I bet you sure as hell don't want to shine that stuff for him.

Our next Disney Princess not only drastically changed her body, but left the only home she ever knew to chase after a boy. RED FLAG! Despite her negatives we can learn some positives. Ariel, you probably should of just found a nice merman to settle down with and kicked it with Trident in the palace for the rest of your little fishy life. However, being the rebel that you are, you ditched it all for true love. So what you couldn't talk? Voice trapped in a seashell? Didn't stop you from getting the man of your dreams.

Princess Rule#6-Body language is key. I can't tell you how many dating shows I've seen recently (e.g., Why am I Still Single and Tough Love Miami) to where they talk about this very thing. Knowing how to flirt, be confident, and use body language is key to landing any guy. If you feel you're bad at it, next time you're out a bar just walk up to some guy and practice. So what if it fails miserably!? You'll pry never see him again and you can just chalk it up to one too many 7&7's! No one can give you confidence. You have to find it on your own. Only then will you be comfortable using your body language and approaching men (one of which who could be your Prince Charming).

The next Disney princess is probably one of the most famous. Can you guess? She's a people pleaser, with a love of shoes, and being kind to those who are cruel...AND THE SURVEY SAYS...CINDERELLA!

Princess Rule#7-Don't try to be someone or something you're not. The right guy will like you for exactly who you are minus glass slippers, fancy clothes, or the 'right' pedigree. If a boy starts dating you for who they 'think' you are aren't you missing out on the boy who wants to date you because he 'knows' who you are? I think it's important to dress up and look nice every once in awhile (does wonders for the confidence) however, I think it's also ok to have down days. Be you and work on being the best version of you. Someone will notice that.

The last Disney princess on our list is the always beautiful Pocahontas. When I read Pocahontas' summary and princess rule I connected with it the most because of the events that surround this time in my life. I read through the princecess thinking, this is kind of me..well this also could be me..that's DEFINITELY NOT ME..but when I came to her..I was like here is my princess. Pocahontas was the "I love him but it could never be princess". For whatever reason, she was the princess who had a relationship that was driven apart by outside forces. Sometimes people are great together but their individual lives create too much conflict, making it impossible to share that life together happily and healthily.

Princess Rule#8-"Sometimes a break up is the best ending." I hate to say it, and I hate to admit it, but in some cases this is very true. Sometimes to save your place in some one's heart you have to break it. Sometimes to save your place in some one's heart, you have to walk away from it. End on amiable terms with the person you love. Coming from someone who has had two boyfriends, one of which ended badly and one of which ended sadly (amiable, yet sadly) I'd take the latter every time. It makes getting over someone a million times harder when you're not pissed or upset to kingdom come, however, you can look back on good memories, important moments of your life that were because of them, and see love (not hate, or anger, or indifference because of all of those negative emotions). I don't want to discourage girls in to thinking that there are no such things as second chances (because we all know there is a part two and maybe even three to Pocahontas) but just be sure when you take that chance you take things slow, really think about what you want, and feel secure in knowing it's during the right time in both of your lives. Most importantly, never give someone a second chance who ruined the first one in a big way. It automatically takes him out of the running to be your prince charming. If you are beautiful, wonderful, have a heart of gold, and know it then he should of known it too.

Which princess are you? And are you on the right path to finding your prince? We can make changes for the better to get what we desire. Don't let true love just be a fairy tale you read about take steps to change your life,perspective,and actions so it can become something you live.

I'd like to give a big thank you to Alexandra Churchill for the inspiration and GREAT blog idea. The link to her article is featured below!

http://www.hercampus.com/love/disney-princess-guide-your-not-so-happily-ever-after

The Cold Beneath My Feet

Although I was asleep, it was far from a dream.

The distance there was exactly how it'd be.

We sat and talked but never really spoke,

I remember thinking I didn't know who I was sitting by

and on that note-

You got up to leave and I walked you to your car,

stood in my driveway no goodbye at all.

I remember being cold and seeing the snow on the ground,

you didn't even look back, didn't even make a sound.

When I woke up, I knew it was a dream

but I had an odd feeling that-

that's exactly how real life would be.

Music and the Soul

I've been meaning for awhile to post about all of the music I listen to! I'm a big lyric person. Rarely do I ever like a song if I do not like the lyrics and sometimes when I don't like the music I'll like the song anyway because of the words. I love writing and I love beautiful words and that's all a song is really. So this post is going to be dedicated to lyrics that I love and that mean something to me.

"..And then one day you find, ten years have got behind you, no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun."-Time by Pink Floyd (Sterling Colorado)

"You come beating like moth's wings spasticly, and violently. Whipping me into a storm, shaking me down to the core. But you run away from me, and you left me shimmering, like diamond rings spinning dizzily down on the floor.."-Moth's Wings by Passion Pit (Our first date:)

"Come on skinny love just last a year, pour a little salt we were never here. Staring at a sink of blood and crushed veneer.-I told you to be patient, I told you to be kind, I told you to best, I told you to be fine. In the morning I'll be with you, but it'll be a different kind, I'll be holding all the tickets and you'll be owning all the fines." (Being disappointed by love)

"I woke up this morning and the sun was gone. I turned on some music to start my day, lost myself in a familiar song, I closed my eyes and I slipped away." -More Than A Feeling by Boston (being sixteen and my basement and having crushes on all the wrong boys:)

"I never meant to be so bad to you, one thing I said that I would never do. A look from you and I would fall from grace and it would wipe the smile right for my face. Do you remember when we used to dance? And incidence arose from circumstance. One thing led to another, we were young. And we would scream together songs unsung."-Heat of the Moment by Asia (my first ever concert, believe it or not Asia came to Sterling and the lead singer and I totally made eye contact)

"This years love had better last, heaven knows it's high time, I've been waiting on my own too long. When you hold me like you do, feels so right, ah now..start to forget how my heart gets torn when that hurt gets thrown, feeling like I can't go on. -Before I open up my arms and fall, losing all control, every dream inside my soul.Won't you kiss me on that midnight street, sweep me off my feet, singing ain't this life so sweet?"-This Year's Love by David Gray (It makes me think of [you]...I just now can listen to it again. So beautiful)

"Bye, bye, bye BYE BYE..somethin somethin just another playa in this game for two. You may hate me but it ain't no lie baby bye bye bye BYE BYE." -Bye, Bye, Bye by Nsync (This makes me think of my sister and when we were little nuff' said)

"I heard that you've settled down, that you've found a girl, and you're married now. I heard all your dreams came true. Guess she gave you things, I couldn't give to you. Old friend, why are you so shy? Ain't like you to hold back, or hide from the light."-Someone Like You by Adele (makes me think of all of the beautiful women I love who've been hurt and deserve something more)

"For you, there'll be no more cryin'. For you, the sun will be shine. And I feel that when I'm with you, it's alright. I know it's right." Songbird by Fleetwood Mac (this reminds me of my parents and how I hope to have a beautiful marriage and person to spend the rest of my life with -just like they do).

"You may be right, I may be crazy! HEY, but it just might be a lunatic you're looking for! Turn out the light, don't try to save me. You may be wrong for all I know but you may be right."-You May Be Right by Billy Joel (first time I ever played my turn table..it was magical)

"I will never let you fall. I'll stand up with you forever. I'll be there for you through it all, even if saving you sends me to heaven."-Guardian Angel by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (falling in love for the first time)

Well hello baby, Tell me, How have you been? We all have missed you, and the way you grin. The day is necessary, every now and then, For souls to move on -given life back again Fly on, Fly on, Fly on my friend Go on, Go on and live again, Love again. Cause day after day, night after night second-guessing, every, every minute As the years go passin' by, by, by, by. A long look in the mirror, We come face to face Wishin' our love we took for granted, a love we had yesterday. Cause Life Without You, All the love, you've passed our way Angels have waited, for so long...now they have their way.Take your place...." Life Without You by Stevie Ray Vaughan (this song is just so bitter sweet. Reminds me of the ones I miss, heaven, and the ones I'm going to miss)

"CUT LOOSE, FOOT LOOSE! KICK OFF YOUR SUNDAY SHOES! PALEASE LUISE, SHAKE IT SHAKE IT FOR ME!"-Footloose by Kenny Loggins (whenever I hear this song it will FOREVER AND ALWAYS remind me of my many wonderful months spent in Nebraska and all of the wonderful friends and memories I've made here!)

I hope you enjoyed my list of songs! And HEY who knows!? Maybe you're on my list;) I love music, I love hearing music that reminds me of precious memories, so pop that old CD from high school in and get lost in thought!

Crazy, Stupid, Love

I'm sure you've all seen previews for this movie. I highly recommend it to anyone (more specifically any girl). It's a light, feel good rom com (romantic comedy) with touches of seriousness to add depth and realism. It's about growing not only as a person but also evolving in the way that you love.

Things I love about this movie

1-Ryan Gosling

2-Ryan Gosling dressed up all the time

3-Emma Stone and her innocence (it reminds me of myself) I never play it cool no matter how hard I try or rehearse!

4-Steve Carell and his comic relief

5-The premise that one day, when you least expect it, someone will come into your life and change you for the better [my favorite reason]

I love this picture. It's so beautiful. This is one of my favorite parts of the movie. Lately, love has become quite the foreign concept to me. Something I look at, read about, or hear about but something that is becoming more and more distant. This part of the movie reminded me what it was like to be in love or to fall in love. In honor of my remembrance I will leave you with a few things I miss about love:

1-(just like this picture) talking until wee hours of the night, falling asleep knowing that , that person is just across the pillow, and waking up to find that they haven't moved an inch:)

2-laughing with someone

3-meeting someone you want to take home to your family

4-being silly together

5-having some one's hand to hold while you watch a movie

6-having someone care enough to ask how your day went

7-kisses on the cheek (kisses in general:)

8-looking at someone and being so attracted to them that it gives you butterflies and makes you speech less (and I'm never really speech less:)

9-hugs (no matter happy or sad..just someone putting their arms around you)

10-reading letters, txt messages, or getting phone calls that make you smile and touch your soul

Everyone should definitely check this movie out, enjoy the great indie scores on the soundtrack, as well as the gorgeousness that is Ryan Gosling, and remember what it's like to first fall in love with someone [and for just a little while, hold on to that beautiful feeling].