I just felt like doing one of these:
1. I've come to realize that my hair:
Is never going to look as great as when the gals @ Curl up N Dye do it. =(
2. I've come to realize that when I talk:
I annoy myself, sometimes. But I've really matured, and I can tell in the way I speak and what I choose to say.
3. I've come to realize that if I make a mistake:
I am more likely to beat myself up over it, as the consequences are a lot more severe. After all, I do not only just have myself to worry about now, but a husband as well.
4. I've come to realize that all I really need:
Is to focus on God and my family, which right now is small. But the decisions I make now will affect me later in life.
5. I've come to realize that I've lost:
A very dear friend, and this hits me harder sometimes than others. Regardless, I am still blessed to have met him.
6. I've come to realize that I hate it:
When things are not properly planned. Me? A Planner?
7. I've come to realize that if I were to get drunk:
I'd be the life of the party. :)
8. I've come to realize that money:
Is rad when you have it.
9. I've come to realize that when I get old:
If I do it right, it will be amazing. Retirement with my husband! Sounds fabulous, but not quite ready :)
10. I've come to realize that I'll always be:
Someone who can easily get wrapped up in music. <3
11. I've come to realize that I have a crush on:
My husband, even if we're already married. No other man is worth my time. :)
12. I've come to realize that the last time I cried:
Was because I was worried.
13. I've come to realize that my cell phone:
Has a really strong relationship with me and probably wants some space. It's not me, it's him.
14. I've come to realize that when I wake up in the morning:
I will always be tired and want to go back to bed. Regardless, I'm glad to wake up another day along side my husband.
15. I've come to realize that before I go to sleep at night I:
will always lay in bed for far too long. It takes me forever to shut off my mind. I'll always need a distraction.
16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking about:
All of these things I'm coming to realize! And thinking about how I am in desperate need of a back massage.
17. I've come to realize that my life:
has really worked it's self out, thanks to guidance from the holy spirit, I'm guessing. Not taking credit for that one!
18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook:
I get extremely frustrated with people's stupidity and ignorance.
19. I've come to realize that today I will:
Well, since today is over, I'll work on tomorrow. Probably I'll have to clean and get started on some school work. :(
20. I've come to realize that tonight I will:
I watched Mega Mind with husband and friend, Sara.
21. I've come to realize that tomorrow I will:
See #19
22. I've come to realize that I really want to:
Get in shape and get started on these accounting classes. Also, make it a point to be more punctual. Also, I want to finish my RCIA classes.
23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this is:
No one, it's on my blag! Not facebook.
24. I've come to realize that relationships:
Are generally approached in a careless manner in which neither person realizes just how much work is involved. I believe that the sooner we realize this, the better the relationship those ready to commit can have. I also realize this is true of myself and strive to make sure I commit 100%
25. I've come to realize love:
comes in many different forms and we should appreciate them.
26. I've come to realize my best guy friend(s):
turned out to be my husband. He is my very best friend.
27. I've come to realize my best girl friends:
Nothing to say about this
28. I've come to realize food can:
Do more harm than good if you don't make the right choices!
29: I've come to realize that this summer:
extremely stressful, happy and devastating. A marriage and a funeral. Certainly a year I will never forget!
30. I've come to realize heartbreak:
Is in fact, part of life, but with a little time, it will help heal it. At least some of it. :)
32. I've come to realize that my sister(s):
is not blood related. Instead, she is my sister-in-law, but I still thinks she's awesome. :)
33. I've come to realize that crying:
Is sometimes needed
34. I've come to realize that death:
Is extremely depressing, but for selfish reasons. It's always going to be hard for us, as human beings, to handle.
35. I've come to realize that if I'm sick:
there is nothing I love more than sleeping and watching crap t.v.
36. I've come to realize when I'm bored:
I should do something more productive than what I currently do.
37. I've come to realize that my sibling(s):
are in another state, but I still love him
38. I've come to realize that work:
is necessary to better yourself.
39. I've come to realize that family:
Is worth the sometimes inconvenience.
40. I've come to realize when I go shopping:
I will always value Ryan's opinion more than any woman's. Just because he's the one that has to be seen with me in whatever I'm wearing, and because he's incredibly picky.
41. I've come to realize:
Life is extremely short and goes by in a flash. We should use this brief period of time to be as great of a person as possible. No sense in being horrible.
Friday, November 5, 2010
RCIA
I thought it might be nice to write a little bit about my RCIA classes. (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) which is done through the Catholic church. They started in September, so wow...I've already been in the classes for a couple of months. Last week, Sunday October 31st, we had our first "rite". We were introduced, basically, to the church. I was like, what's up, I'm Mandie, I go here now. The priest said, "Peace be with you" and I was all like, "and also with you" Yeah...they really say that. I thought it was a joke. Anyway, it's a nice way to part ways, if you ask me. :)
Anyway, the classes are going really well so far. I'm really liking it.
This is just a tiny update. Everything in life is pretty much still the same, which is not a bad thing. I'm quite blessed to have a wonderful husband.
Goodbye for now
Anyway, the classes are going really well so far. I'm really liking it.
This is just a tiny update. Everything in life is pretty much still the same, which is not a bad thing. I'm quite blessed to have a wonderful husband.
Goodbye for now
Sunday, August 22, 2010
New Haircut
So apparently there is only one qualified person to cut my hair in the whole city of Santa Barbara. Odd, but glad I found her. And she made me have rockin eyebrows, so it's all good.
I often find people asking me, "How is the married life? IS it any different?" I've heard some married couples say it's not different at all. To me though, I think there are some differences.
1) If you're Christian, I Suppose primarily Catholic and have that "Catholic guilt", it sure does ease that! You see, we were living together before we got married, yes in sin. My husband is Catholic and I honestly believe his Catholic guilt was influencing me. And now, *TA DA* we are back in the okay. :) As a matte of fact, no one can say ish about us living together, sleeping together...so on and so forth.
Mark 10:9 "Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate." This was read at our wedding, and I really liked it.
2) I do feel a lot "closer" to him in a sense. I do feel that "becoming more one" thing going on. It's a hard feeling to explain, and a lot of people told me that it wasn't going to feel any different because we lived together before marriage. But it really does. There is a more of a commitment there, and not just from him. It's demanded of both of us. I feel a lot more responsible for another person. Everything we do, we keep each other in mind. We have the other person's happiness to think about, not just our own. There is no room for being selfish in a marriage.
3) There is a certain future. (If God wills it that is) We are both in college so we can work on our careers to better our lives. And of course, we want to have children in the future. The idea of Ryan and I expanding as a couple, creating sons and daughter who will have sons and daughters, it's just insane to think about! BUt in a good way.
There are many more things that are different, and hopefully as I write through out the blog, I will remember to identify them.
Oh yeah, and last but not least:
4) YOU'RE STUCK NOW!!!! :P
I often find people asking me, "How is the married life? IS it any different?" I've heard some married couples say it's not different at all. To me though, I think there are some differences.
1) If you're Christian, I Suppose primarily Catholic and have that "Catholic guilt", it sure does ease that! You see, we were living together before we got married, yes in sin. My husband is Catholic and I honestly believe his Catholic guilt was influencing me. And now, *TA DA* we are back in the okay. :) As a matte of fact, no one can say ish about us living together, sleeping together...so on and so forth.
Mark 10:9 "Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate." This was read at our wedding, and I really liked it.
2) I do feel a lot "closer" to him in a sense. I do feel that "becoming more one" thing going on. It's a hard feeling to explain, and a lot of people told me that it wasn't going to feel any different because we lived together before marriage. But it really does. There is a more of a commitment there, and not just from him. It's demanded of both of us. I feel a lot more responsible for another person. Everything we do, we keep each other in mind. We have the other person's happiness to think about, not just our own. There is no room for being selfish in a marriage.
3) There is a certain future. (If God wills it that is) We are both in college so we can work on our careers to better our lives. And of course, we want to have children in the future. The idea of Ryan and I expanding as a couple, creating sons and daughter who will have sons and daughters, it's just insane to think about! BUt in a good way.
There are many more things that are different, and hopefully as I write through out the blog, I will remember to identify them.
Oh yeah, and last but not least:
4) YOU'RE STUCK NOW!!!! :P
Sunday, August 15, 2010
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Your move, neighbor
We had a new neighbor move in next to us recently. This also means that their parking spot is right next to ours. Our neighbor apparently feels the need to park AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE to us.
So, Ryan and I have declared war on them, and instead of parking further to the right, we park as close as possible to his car.
Take that, fucked up parker.
So, Ryan and I have declared war on them, and instead of parking further to the right, we park as close as possible to his car.
Take that, fucked up parker.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Hello, my name is Amamda Berry, you killed me father...prepare to die!
HAAAAAY!
So, just a little update. Officially rocking his last name. HOLLER!
Social security wasn't as bad as everyone made it out to be. I was in and out with in about 4 minutes once I was called up. Everything went smoothly except one minor little thing: My name was "AmaMda Berry" instead of Amanda Berry. I don't even know my own name. Sad face. :(
Anyway, next step is the GOD AWFUL hell that is the DMV. Actually, I guess I can't complain too much. At least it's isn't the Las Vegas DMV.
How, you might ask, did I manage to go though life with the incorrect name on my social security card? Apparently, no one in the world, including myself, pays attention. I've gotten all of my jobs, drivers licenses and all kinds of other things using that card and not one single person noticed. The social security lady did, finally. So, finally, I am Amanda Green.
It is easy being green...
So, just a little update. Officially rocking his last name. HOLLER!
Social security wasn't as bad as everyone made it out to be. I was in and out with in about 4 minutes once I was called up. Everything went smoothly except one minor little thing: My name was "AmaMda Berry" instead of Amanda Berry. I don't even know my own name. Sad face. :(
Anyway, next step is the GOD AWFUL hell that is the DMV. Actually, I guess I can't complain too much. At least it's isn't the Las Vegas DMV.
How, you might ask, did I manage to go though life with the incorrect name on my social security card? Apparently, no one in the world, including myself, pays attention. I've gotten all of my jobs, drivers licenses and all kinds of other things using that card and not one single person noticed. The social security lady did, finally. So, finally, I am Amanda Green.
It is easy being green...
Monday, July 26, 2010
Today I....
Ate some Teddy Grahams. Chocolate ones to be exact.
Tomorrow morning, Ryan and I are heading to the Social Security office to start the name change process! Dun, dun, dun!
Also, the wedding photos should be coming tomorrow or the day after! (Finally!) So excited!!!
Believe it or not, I'm walking on air
I put on make up and did my hair for the firs time in a long time. Yeah, I'm a bum....what!?
We went to Borders and I got a caramel latte. The sweet girl making my drink drew a heart with caramel in my foam. I like her. We should be friends.
We hung out with Robert, Army and Josiah. Josiah is already attempting running and his little legs cannot seem to keep up with his motivation so he falls a lot. However, he is a perfect, little walker now.
We also discussed the kick ass house we would be build and get for them if we won the lottery. We would most certainly be preparing for any zombie apocalypse. I don't know if marrying in to a paranoid family is beneficial to my already paranoid mind. Hmmm....
Weekend is over. :( Boo.
RICA classes start in September. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) So it looks as though I will be taking those classes. I will update on progress and what not.
..."I never thought I could feel so free-eeee-eeee!".....frickin Ryan.
We went to Borders and I got a caramel latte. The sweet girl making my drink drew a heart with caramel in my foam. I like her. We should be friends.
We hung out with Robert, Army and Josiah. Josiah is already attempting running and his little legs cannot seem to keep up with his motivation so he falls a lot. However, he is a perfect, little walker now.
We also discussed the kick ass house we would be build and get for them if we won the lottery. We would most certainly be preparing for any zombie apocalypse. I don't know if marrying in to a paranoid family is beneficial to my already paranoid mind. Hmmm....
Weekend is over. :( Boo.
RICA classes start in September. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) So it looks as though I will be taking those classes. I will update on progress and what not.
..."I never thought I could feel so free-eeee-eeee!".....frickin Ryan.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Today, I was attacked by a mouse
I put this sign on the door to let him know how I feel about him coming in to my office:
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
7/15/2010: Cazzie Wazzie
Since I haven’t yet brought this up in the blog, figured today was an appropriate time to do it, since it has been on my mind all day long.
On June 9th, 2010, Ryan and I lost our closest “couple” friend, but individually, we’ve lost a lot more. To Ryan, he was his best friend, his brother, the guy he went to war and back with, someone who was just like him in many ways and understood him and so many other things.
For me, he was that person you could trust and rely on. Also, someone you wanted to make sure, that no matter the hour of the night, you were going to be there for him as well. He was the comedian, the one I could rely on when Ryan and I were in two separate states. He was that guy friend that you are protective of and you do not want to see any girl hurt him. He was going to be “Uncle Cazzie” to our kids.
He was many things for many people. This is why it’s such a loss. His helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan while he was on a rescue mission. He died a hero, but we all miss him terribly.
Today I have been thinking about him constantly. Just thinking about how this has changed and affected so many people’s lives. I know, at least for a few, we will take this heartbreak and learn from it. Hopefully we will become better people from this experience.
Everyone misses you like crazy, Cazzie.
On June 9th, 2010, Ryan and I lost our closest “couple” friend, but individually, we’ve lost a lot more. To Ryan, he was his best friend, his brother, the guy he went to war and back with, someone who was just like him in many ways and understood him and so many other things.
For me, he was that person you could trust and rely on. Also, someone you wanted to make sure, that no matter the hour of the night, you were going to be there for him as well. He was the comedian, the one I could rely on when Ryan and I were in two separate states. He was that guy friend that you are protective of and you do not want to see any girl hurt him. He was going to be “Uncle Cazzie” to our kids.
He was many things for many people. This is why it’s such a loss. His helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan while he was on a rescue mission. He died a hero, but we all miss him terribly.
Today I have been thinking about him constantly. Just thinking about how this has changed and affected so many people’s lives. I know, at least for a few, we will take this heartbreak and learn from it. Hopefully we will become better people from this experience.
Everyone misses you like crazy, Cazzie.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
7/13/2010
Work as usual and off to running class. Got punked by a lizard who refused to move from my rock I sit on to watch the ocean until class starts. Attached is a picture of said lizard:
Love, Love, Love
Mandie
Sunday, July 11, 2010
7/11/2010
This weekend was uneventful as usual. We hung pictures around the house and cleaned up a bit. Still getting settled in to the new place. :) It's coming together and feeling more and more like home. :)
Oh yeah, ordered pizza and watched some television. Why do grown men insist on trying to talk to young girls on the internet? I was watching To Catch a Predator. It's even funnier when they are weary of the fact that they might end up on the show and still they go through with it.
Spain won the world cup today and 7-11 had free slurpies. That's about it.
Love to love ya, babe.
Mandie
Oh yeah, ordered pizza and watched some television. Why do grown men insist on trying to talk to young girls on the internet? I was watching To Catch a Predator. It's even funnier when they are weary of the fact that they might end up on the show and still they go through with it.
Spain won the world cup today and 7-11 had free slurpies. That's about it.
Love to love ya, babe.
Mandie
Friday, July 2, 2010
Just an update
Update:
It’s been a little over a month since we’ve been married. Seems to have gone by so slow, yet so fast.
My thoughts on weddings:
They are insane. I am glad that Ryan and I are married and no longer have to worry about colors, themes, who’s eating what, who’s wearing what, so on and so forth. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the ceremony and everything, it’s just such a hectic day.
We escaped for a while after the ceremony to take photos and what not and when finished, we rested in the parking lot at SBCC where we contemplated text messaging someone to say we had been kidnapped and if anyone ever wanted to see us again, they needed to send a large sum of money. Of course, we ended up going to the reception and we had a good time. We were just tired.
I don’t think I ever came too close, but at times I did think I might get sick. The waiting for the ceremony to start was killer. It was nice though, and especially nice to see our friends and family there who were doing our readings for the ceremony. I am so very happy we are married now.
With all of the wedding day bliss behind us, we were able to run off to Disneyland where we could be honeymooners. It was so fabulous and I don’t think I will ever be able to put in to words just how much fun we had. They upgraded our room at the hotel and everything was beautiful.
My thoughts on the “married life”
It’s awesome. A lot of people have asked me if I feel different or if our relationship is different. In some ways it is, in others it’s not. We still act the same but for me; some of the feelings are different. I feel “closer” for lack of a less cheesy word. I don’t know if it is something I will ever be able to put in to words, but it’s a wonderful feeling.
I’m sure throughout my blog, I’ll have a lot more thoughts on this subject but for now, I’ll leave it at this. Don’t worry, I know this is boring, but it’s not really for you anyway. it’s for me!
It’s been a little over a month since we’ve been married. Seems to have gone by so slow, yet so fast.
My thoughts on weddings:
They are insane. I am glad that Ryan and I are married and no longer have to worry about colors, themes, who’s eating what, who’s wearing what, so on and so forth. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the ceremony and everything, it’s just such a hectic day.
We escaped for a while after the ceremony to take photos and what not and when finished, we rested in the parking lot at SBCC where we contemplated text messaging someone to say we had been kidnapped and if anyone ever wanted to see us again, they needed to send a large sum of money. Of course, we ended up going to the reception and we had a good time. We were just tired.
I don’t think I ever came too close, but at times I did think I might get sick. The waiting for the ceremony to start was killer. It was nice though, and especially nice to see our friends and family there who were doing our readings for the ceremony. I am so very happy we are married now.
With all of the wedding day bliss behind us, we were able to run off to Disneyland where we could be honeymooners. It was so fabulous and I don’t think I will ever be able to put in to words just how much fun we had. They upgraded our room at the hotel and everything was beautiful.
My thoughts on the “married life”
It’s awesome. A lot of people have asked me if I feel different or if our relationship is different. In some ways it is, in others it’s not. We still act the same but for me; some of the feelings are different. I feel “closer” for lack of a less cheesy word. I don’t know if it is something I will ever be able to put in to words, but it’s a wonderful feeling.
I’m sure throughout my blog, I’ll have a lot more thoughts on this subject but for now, I’ll leave it at this. Don’t worry, I know this is boring, but it’s not really for you anyway. it’s for me!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Clever title of first blog here
There have been so many changes in the past two years of my life. Some I can't even begin to explain and others are more obvious. The past two years, though not perfect, have been eventful to say the least. The most important change in my life was when Ryan became a part of it...my now husband. I am laying here at 10:30 at night listening to him snore, and I couldn't be happier. I'm glad he is here, snoring or not.
I guess I just thought it might be nice to start blogging again and also, Ryan brought up the idea of doing it and it sounded fun. So, I plan on keeping this thing going, possibly as a way to reflect and/or to remember.
That's all for tonight!
Should be sleeping,
Mandie Green
P.s. I love you my snoring husband!
I guess I just thought it might be nice to start blogging again and also, Ryan brought up the idea of doing it and it sounded fun. So, I plan on keeping this thing going, possibly as a way to reflect and/or to remember.
That's all for tonight!
Should be sleeping,
Mandie Green
P.s. I love you my snoring husband!
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