Happy Friday Everyone!
It has been a long time since I have posted a blog... I actually kind of forgot i even had a blog that I was writing on.
Honestly I was thinking I was really done with typing up silly little blog posts for everyone to read. Until I went back and read some of my past posts and I thought what a great way to be able to go back and read about things I have done over the year and see the times I was rejoicing and the times that I was feeling down.
Year in Review:
I can not believe it is already half way through December. This past year has been an amazing one in so many ways. I have been Blessed beyond what I deserved and I have been taught so many different life lessons all in one year.
~Lets See This time last year in 2011 I was graduating from Oklahoma Christian University with no idea of what to expect from the future. All I had to worry about was packing up the U-haul truck in time and cleaning every little thing of mine out of the school apartments.
I moved home and immediately started the daunting task of job searching. While also getting a surprise congratulation text from a guy/friend that I used to go to school with in Hutchinson. Well who would of thought that one text could start a journey of great memories. And now I get to call him my Boyfriend.
~Can you believe in less than a month we will be each others best friends and inseparable for a year. Its CRAZY
~OK so soon after beginning the Job search I got several interviews but none of them clicked until I got the opportunity to interview with the Kansas Department of Agriculture. I remember after leaving the interview I was a jumble of nerves but I also felt like I belonged in this office. And guess what I did. They told me that I wouldn't hear anything back for at least a month and surprisingly I got the call exactly a week later and began my job 4 days later and it have been a great opportunity ever since.
~ In March I rented my first apartment and was able to move in with my little 4-legged roommate, Maizie .
Favorite Part: Decorating, Being Independent, Having a place to call mine
Least Favorite: Loud Neighbors and Smokey Neighbors.
But all in all it has been a great learning experience.
~ Buying my first Car all on my own: started looking for a nice car with better gas mileage around the time I got my job but I was going to take it slow and see what really was out there. Then I got the opportunity to test drive a 2006 Nissan Altima. It had everything I wanted and more: 4 doors, power locks and windows, Cruise control , low mileage, and a very reasonable price! I snagged it up right away and I have loved it ever since!
~ Summer:
Celebrated my 22nd birthday
Celebrated 6 months with an amazing man on July 4th.
Traveled across Kansas to go see some dear friends in Oakley.
~Fall:
Tyler was in an accident and seeing how fast he is recuperating and getting back to work has been one of the greatest blessings.
Road Trip to Oklahoma City to spend sometime with some great girls that I missed dearly
Branson family trip with the Boyfriends family: My first trip to Branson and Ryan made sure it was memorable and relaxing all at the same time.
Thanksgiving with the Sidesingers and Thanksgiving with my Family
Learning I am a great shot when it comes to shooting at pumpkins!
~Winter:
Living in the present but one the of the most memorable times right now is getting to see Topeka all lit up for Christmas time.
Also getting to shop and pick out the perfect gifts for so many loved ones this year!
I hope this helped catch everyone up and I promise I will try harder on staying up to date with my posts!
Love,
April
Kanas Wheat at Sunset
Friday, December 14, 2012
Craft To- Do List
My kitchen table has turned into the craft table or the table where half finished crafts go to to be forgotten.
Everytime im out and about Isee something that would look great in my apartment or I would love to do that for somebody but I never actually do it. Here are a few
List:
~Owl Wall Hooks: Need to hang and reorganize scarves on hooks
~shadow Box: College Graduation Shadow box! * p.s. I have no idea on how to actually succesfully complete this craft!
~ Hang pictures on wall: I have about 5 or six pcitures that need a to be hung in an adorable eccletic manor on my wall and I am not very handy with a hammer!
~ Hang Christmas Gift from morgan and pick pictures to hang on this gift.
~ Date Night Ideas in a Mason Jar: Write Date night ideas on popsicle sticks and write insturctions up for it.
~ Take a plain place mats and paint with glitter paint or chrome/ metallic paint and put polka dots on the mats.
~ Hang Pictures from Bransom Trip or place about apartmet nicely.
~ Shelving create more shelf space for my apartment.
And that is jsut a few of the ideas that I have come up with but never completly finished!
Any ideas on how to successfully get these done in a timely yet fun manor.
Everytime im out and about Isee something that would look great in my apartment or I would love to do that for somebody but I never actually do it. Here are a few
List:
~Owl Wall Hooks: Need to hang and reorganize scarves on hooks
~shadow Box: College Graduation Shadow box! * p.s. I have no idea on how to actually succesfully complete this craft!
~ Hang pictures on wall: I have about 5 or six pcitures that need a to be hung in an adorable eccletic manor on my wall and I am not very handy with a hammer!
~ Hang Christmas Gift from morgan and pick pictures to hang on this gift.
~ Date Night Ideas in a Mason Jar: Write Date night ideas on popsicle sticks and write insturctions up for it.
~ Take a plain place mats and paint with glitter paint or chrome/ metallic paint and put polka dots on the mats.
~ Hang Pictures from Bransom Trip or place about apartmet nicely.
~ Shelving create more shelf space for my apartment.
And that is jsut a few of the ideas that I have come up with but never completly finished!
Any ideas on how to successfully get these done in a timely yet fun manor.
Monday, October 1, 2012
High Five For Friday!
1.) How can it be a bad friday when your brother is out of the hospital and making leaps and bounds in his recovery. He is doing so great and most importantly he has such a positive attitude about his recovery and all the therapy he has to go through!
2.) I got my halloween costume slightly figured out and that is a big step for me. Say hello to the defender of the poor and stealer of the rich.....ROBIN HOOD!
3.) I get to have supper with my friend Morgan this evening and shopping on saturday!
4.) I plan to do a deep clean on my closet and try and purge out the clothes I am no longer wearing.
5.) I finally found some black flats that were super cheap and great quality and will look great for work!
Happy Friday and Weekend Everyone
P.S. I know I am posting this late I forgot to post it on friday...so better late than never right?
2.) I got my halloween costume slightly figured out and that is a big step for me. Say hello to the defender of the poor and stealer of the rich.....ROBIN HOOD!
3.) I get to have supper with my friend Morgan this evening and shopping on saturday!
4.) I plan to do a deep clean on my closet and try and purge out the clothes I am no longer wearing.
5.) I finally found some black flats that were super cheap and great quality and will look great for work!
Happy Friday and Weekend Everyone
P.S. I know I am posting this late I forgot to post it on friday...so better late than never right?
Monday, September 24, 2012
Been away.....way to long!
So I have had a major case of writers block for like the past few months it feels like. Its not like I have nothing to share with you it was more so do they all really want to hear about it. But now I have something to really say and I hope you will all take notice.
LIFE IS SHORT and I take it for granted way to much.
Last Wednesday I got a call from my mother that no one ever wants to hear. My brother had been in a serious car accident and all she could ask of me is to Pray hard for him. And that is what I did, I was distraught and could barely form a few words together so all I asked was that he listen to my heart and hear what I cant form into words.
My sister gave me a verse that I am still clinging to and at the time it helped me put my emotions into perspective.
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Today my brother is still in the hospital but no longer in ICU he has no brain trauma and will be able to walk again after his hip has healed. He will soon be released to a rehab center to help with therapy for his leg, hip, and foot on his right side.
We are so thankful and feel completely blessed that our prayers are being answered everyday and my brother is staying strong through it all.
I know we could not do this without the support of our family and friends and the Love of our Lord carrying us through this hard time.
Thank you everyone for your caring thoughts and prayers,
April
LIFE IS SHORT and I take it for granted way to much.
Last Wednesday I got a call from my mother that no one ever wants to hear. My brother had been in a serious car accident and all she could ask of me is to Pray hard for him. And that is what I did, I was distraught and could barely form a few words together so all I asked was that he listen to my heart and hear what I cant form into words.
My sister gave me a verse that I am still clinging to and at the time it helped me put my emotions into perspective.
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Today my brother is still in the hospital but no longer in ICU he has no brain trauma and will be able to walk again after his hip has healed. He will soon be released to a rehab center to help with therapy for his leg, hip, and foot on his right side.
We are so thankful and feel completely blessed that our prayers are being answered everyday and my brother is staying strong through it all.
I know we could not do this without the support of our family and friends and the Love of our Lord carrying us through this hard time.
Thank you everyone for your caring thoughts and prayers,
April
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Baking Adventures at 11 pm
I know I have mentioned before that I like to cook but just not for myself. So when I have an event that I get to plan a fun recipe for it I get pretty excited. Tuesday night Ryan and I have started taking a Bible study class with my pastor and his wife. They cook supper and I bring dessert. Its the best of both worlds for me I get to plan a fun dessert once a week and share it with 3 other people! Only problem I'm always a little short on time to get something made and never completely prepared.
(still working on that)
Monday night comes around and I'm all excited because I get to try a new dessert that I have never made before but I get this the inside scoop that its one of Ryan's favorite desserts so I really want to impress him with it. The famous dessert is known as "Pineapple upside down Cake"
What it is suppose to look like.
So while making it I'm feeling really good about it all the directions were pretty simple and it was tasting pretty good ( the batter i mean) And then I go to pour it in the pan which to me was big enough but to the cake batter it was not and I realized that this cake was going to be one puffy cake due the fact it ballooned up over the top of the cake pan the instant it hit the oven rack. So I waited the allotted hour it was to cook and kept checking it to see how it was doing and that it is when I noticed the sides of the cake were cooking way faster then the middle of the cake but again I was at a loss on how to fix it. So I let it bake till there was about 10-15 minutes left and poked a fork in it and it came out clean so I took it out of the oven.
Here is where my problems really began: The direction specifically say to flip the cake over immediately and get it out of the pan to let it cool on a serving tray.
Problem #1 I did not have a serving tray of any sort that was going to fit the length or width of the cake.
Problem #2 Cake was not flat on the top for me to flip it over. It really looked like a hill int he middle that gradually slopped down to burnt sides.
Problem #3 When Flipping the cake the cake did not like to stay put together and pieces stuck to the pan while the rest lay in a heap on the cutting board that I had made into a make shift serving platter.
(see that wierd middle chunk, that was the piece I tried to fit in there like a puzzle)
so at 9:00 at night I was feeling pretty discourage on the dessert adventure and I couldn't think of a single thing to do to make it look better.
This is where I am thankful I live in the 21st century where Dillon's stays open 24/7 and there are box desserts for everything.
I decided I would stick with the basics and make a simple batch of chocolate brownies and frosting. Well that ended up taking me till 12 am to get it bought, stirred up, and cooked. I wasn't about to try and ice it while it was hot, so I waited till this morning to ice it and stick it in the fridge to cool for the dinner tonight
Cross your fingers that it is edible.
Any one want some deformed Cake!!!
(still working on that)
Monday night comes around and I'm all excited because I get to try a new dessert that I have never made before but I get this the inside scoop that its one of Ryan's favorite desserts so I really want to impress him with it. The famous dessert is known as "Pineapple upside down Cake"
What it is suppose to look like.
So while making it I'm feeling really good about it all the directions were pretty simple and it was tasting pretty good ( the batter i mean) And then I go to pour it in the pan which to me was big enough but to the cake batter it was not and I realized that this cake was going to be one puffy cake due the fact it ballooned up over the top of the cake pan the instant it hit the oven rack. So I waited the allotted hour it was to cook and kept checking it to see how it was doing and that it is when I noticed the sides of the cake were cooking way faster then the middle of the cake but again I was at a loss on how to fix it. So I let it bake till there was about 10-15 minutes left and poked a fork in it and it came out clean so I took it out of the oven.
Here is where my problems really began: The direction specifically say to flip the cake over immediately and get it out of the pan to let it cool on a serving tray.
Problem #1 I did not have a serving tray of any sort that was going to fit the length or width of the cake.
Problem #2 Cake was not flat on the top for me to flip it over. It really looked like a hill int he middle that gradually slopped down to burnt sides.
Problem #3 When Flipping the cake the cake did not like to stay put together and pieces stuck to the pan while the rest lay in a heap on the cutting board that I had made into a make shift serving platter.
(see that wierd middle chunk, that was the piece I tried to fit in there like a puzzle)
so at 9:00 at night I was feeling pretty discourage on the dessert adventure and I couldn't think of a single thing to do to make it look better.
This is where I am thankful I live in the 21st century where Dillon's stays open 24/7 and there are box desserts for everything.
I decided I would stick with the basics and make a simple batch of chocolate brownies and frosting. Well that ended up taking me till 12 am to get it bought, stirred up, and cooked. I wasn't about to try and ice it while it was hot, so I waited till this morning to ice it and stick it in the fridge to cool for the dinner tonight
Cross your fingers that it is edible.
Any one want some deformed Cake!!!
Monday, August 20, 2012
My list of trying something new
* Getting in shape: Today I took a hard look at myself and realized I am slowly becoming unhappy with the way I look. I decided that I need to really try at this thing called working out and getting in shape.
Step One: Try and find a workout partner and gym
Success my friend Becky works out at gym that is not super expensive and gave me a contact to call and set up a meet and greet appointment!
Depending on how tomorrow goes I may be signing a contract with Maximus Fitness and trying to get a personal trainer to help me get started.
* Getting involved with Topeka Community and finding events and a class or two that have people my age! List of things I am interested in trying: dancing, art, pottery, zoo volunteering, choir of some type, cooking classes! Who knows what I will find.
* Arts and Crafts and DIY projects in my apartment. I sometimes get these great ideas to help decorate and then I never do it cause I get busy or discouraged on not being able to do it. Well I finally have a great idea and I will get it completed.
* When I feel like I have accomplished something on my list I want to treat my self to pair of "Highland Creek" shoes they are on my wish/want list of shoes and clothes lately and the price is affordable right now!
* Taking daily walks in the morning or evening with Maizie "my doxen" I feel like she is not getting out enough and I also feel the same way about myself so evening and morning walks would really help us both.
* Sort and Donate unwanted clothes. After moving so many times I have a tub of clothing that I have rally not gone through in the past 6 months and I think it is about time that I sort them and give them away along with any clothing that is not fitting me or is just worn out. I am tired of seeing small clothes that I will never wear and feeling that I should be wearing them because I own them but I never do.
* I am cutting myself off from buying anymore clothes until I am happy with my body and my Bank account is ready for it! I realized that I have started looking for clothes in a bigger size and it really hurt to realize that I have gained that much weight in the past 6 months from starting my job.
*Saving money for future events: I want to set up a jar system to where I make a goal to put in certain amount of money each week to each jar that I am wanting to save money for a trip or event!
* Please pray for me in keeping motivated in helping me see my goals clearly on a daily bases.
Step One: Try and find a workout partner and gym
Success my friend Becky works out at gym that is not super expensive and gave me a contact to call and set up a meet and greet appointment!
Depending on how tomorrow goes I may be signing a contract with Maximus Fitness and trying to get a personal trainer to help me get started.
* Getting involved with Topeka Community and finding events and a class or two that have people my age! List of things I am interested in trying: dancing, art, pottery, zoo volunteering, choir of some type, cooking classes! Who knows what I will find.
* Arts and Crafts and DIY projects in my apartment. I sometimes get these great ideas to help decorate and then I never do it cause I get busy or discouraged on not being able to do it. Well I finally have a great idea and I will get it completed.
* When I feel like I have accomplished something on my list I want to treat my self to pair of "Highland Creek" shoes they are on my wish/want list of shoes and clothes lately and the price is affordable right now!
* Taking daily walks in the morning or evening with Maizie "my doxen" I feel like she is not getting out enough and I also feel the same way about myself so evening and morning walks would really help us both.
* Sort and Donate unwanted clothes. After moving so many times I have a tub of clothing that I have rally not gone through in the past 6 months and I think it is about time that I sort them and give them away along with any clothing that is not fitting me or is just worn out. I am tired of seeing small clothes that I will never wear and feeling that I should be wearing them because I own them but I never do.
* I am cutting myself off from buying anymore clothes until I am happy with my body and my Bank account is ready for it! I realized that I have started looking for clothes in a bigger size and it really hurt to realize that I have gained that much weight in the past 6 months from starting my job.
*Saving money for future events: I want to set up a jar system to where I make a goal to put in certain amount of money each week to each jar that I am wanting to save money for a trip or event!
* Please pray for me in keeping motivated in helping me see my goals clearly on a daily bases.
Friday, August 10, 2012
High Five for Friday
Five Something greats that happened this week that impacted me in some way!
1.) I bought something from china and it came in! I recently have had a small addiction for ebay shopping. I dont buy much but I try to find the best deal for me in something that I think I will love. what I didnt realize is that I had bought/won an item that was coming from China. i almost freaked after thinking of how much the shipping cost was going to be and to my Amazement Shipping was Free. Wow What a deal. I got this awesome turqoius Cross that hangs from an all turquise chain. In fact im wearing it today.
Non the less i am still going to forge ahead and try again.
3.) Yesterday my phone just broke down. after 6 months it decided to freeze on me and never turn on again! Thanfully Verizon was very helpfull and I was able to do a warranty claim for free and get a new phone. Even better they over nighted it and it came in today at 11:30! Since we called in after 6:00 yesterday we were a little worried that the phone wouldnt come in till monday which would have meant no phone for April for the weekend. Surprisingly Iw as okay with it I just made sure everyone knew I didn't have a phone. But no worries becuase I now have a fully functioning phone again!
4.) I dont know if I have ever explained how lucky I feel that I get along so well with the boyfriends family. His parents have opened their arms to me and have welcomed me into their home as if I lived there. Actually I did live there for 3 weeks before I got my apartment which just proves how amazing they really are. Anyways back to my point they are great. They invite me to do anything and everything with their family and never make me feel like I am intruding.
Oh the something great would be spending time with them all.
5.) Happy Birthday to my amazingly awesome DAD well on the 9th . Im not going to say how old he is but if I did you honestly wouldn't believe me. His outlook on life and the way he portrays himself shows that he is much wiser and stronger for his age! I am very proud to be able to call him my father and show how well he raised is family. Oke enough being sappy I love you DAD thanks for everything!
I hope everyone has a great relaxing weekend!
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