I've come to realize

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.

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

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

My dog, the devil

My friend, Thugged out Einstein

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.

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...