I have Netflix. If you're like me and never remember to return a movie until several days after it's due and you end up spending more money on the late fees then you did on the initial rental, Netflix is definitely the way to go. I LOVE getting the red packages in the mail every week (when I return in a timely manner) and I LOVE watching movies online. For sometime now, I have been watching The Munsters every night before I go to sleep. I'm not sure why I choose this particular show, however, The Munsters have become part of my bedtime ritual and I must watch them almost every night in order to fall asleep. I just felt like sharing! Goodnight!
(disclaimer: I do love Netflix, but they didn't pay me to advertise for them. Thanks, Lauren!)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Facial Upgrade
Yesterday, my momma and I went to Macon to the dermatologist office for me to have a facial upgrade (a procedure if you will). Several years ago I suffered from terrible acne (thank you mom) and after I got help clearing that up, I was left with clear yet scarred skin. On one hand, I'm okay with these scars. They help me remember that at one time, I was not so satisfied with my looks for good reason. On the other hand, they bother me. Really, really bother me. So, I decided to seek help from my dermatologist, Dr. Kent, and do something about my scars instead of just not be happy with the way I look.
I figured this facial upgrade would hurt a little, but I don't think I was fully prepared for what would happen. You have to wash your face with special antibacterial soap before you go and put bactroban under in your naval, nose and under your nails. Then, when we got there, I had to sit in a room with a numbing cream (that looked like mayonnaise) all over my face for about an hour (no...seriously... an hour). Then...they put goggles over you eyes and you lay there as a very nice woman zaps your face with a laser. At first, it really wasn't so bad. That girl did a pretty good job slathering numbing cream all over my face. What I didn't know until we'd already started was that she wouldn't just go over my face once. She would go over every inch twice. Now, the first time, I could barely feel the little stings, but the second time! Oh lordy! It felt like a very mean person was shocking my face over and over again. Or like a jellyfish got ahold of me! Yikes did it hurt! She told me she would stop if I really needed her to, but I sucked it up and thought it would be better if she just finished all at once!
After you get your face burned off, they let you cool down. They had the most fabulous roller that is icy cold out of the freezer that you rub all over your face! I'm sure I scared some people after I left. As Lauren told me, it looked like I had a red beard all over the lower portion of my face. It didn't hurt at that point, but the ice packs they gave me to take home sure were nice. I even felt good enough to go to Hobby Lobby and Target and I was hopping the people were paying more attention to James than they were to me!
Today was not so pleasant. I woke up and felt the swelling immediately. I washed my face and then looked in the mirror and started crying. My whole face was swollen and had little tiny spots of blood! It didn't hurt necessarily, I think it really just scared me more than anything. They tell you not to wear makeup for 48 hours after getting the procedure. Ah, trust me, I'm not going anywhere and even if I was, makeup could definitely not cover the disaster that my face is right now! As the day has gone on, my swelling has gone down significantly and I'm so thankful! I'll post an update after I'm completely recovered. I think I'll have to get 4 or 5 more treatments and I'm hoping each one becomes less painful!
I figured this facial upgrade would hurt a little, but I don't think I was fully prepared for what would happen. You have to wash your face with special antibacterial soap before you go and put bactroban under in your naval, nose and under your nails. Then, when we got there, I had to sit in a room with a numbing cream (that looked like mayonnaise) all over my face for about an hour (no...seriously... an hour). Then...they put goggles over you eyes and you lay there as a very nice woman zaps your face with a laser. At first, it really wasn't so bad. That girl did a pretty good job slathering numbing cream all over my face. What I didn't know until we'd already started was that she wouldn't just go over my face once. She would go over every inch twice. Now, the first time, I could barely feel the little stings, but the second time! Oh lordy! It felt like a very mean person was shocking my face over and over again. Or like a jellyfish got ahold of me! Yikes did it hurt! She told me she would stop if I really needed her to, but I sucked it up and thought it would be better if she just finished all at once!
After you get your face burned off, they let you cool down. They had the most fabulous roller that is icy cold out of the freezer that you rub all over your face! I'm sure I scared some people after I left. As Lauren told me, it looked like I had a red beard all over the lower portion of my face. It didn't hurt at that point, but the ice packs they gave me to take home sure were nice. I even felt good enough to go to Hobby Lobby and Target and I was hopping the people were paying more attention to James than they were to me!
Today was not so pleasant. I woke up and felt the swelling immediately. I washed my face and then looked in the mirror and started crying. My whole face was swollen and had little tiny spots of blood! It didn't hurt necessarily, I think it really just scared me more than anything. They tell you not to wear makeup for 48 hours after getting the procedure. Ah, trust me, I'm not going anywhere and even if I was, makeup could definitely not cover the disaster that my face is right now! As the day has gone on, my swelling has gone down significantly and I'm so thankful! I'll post an update after I'm completely recovered. I think I'll have to get 4 or 5 more treatments and I'm hoping each one becomes less painful!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Let's Try Biking For a Change of Pace
Anyone who knows me knows that I start new projects frequently. The only problem is that I start new projects, get really into them and then never finish...ever! I start reading countless books only to put them down before I reach the end (not good when you were an English major), I learned to knit (sadly only scaves), I started running with the intention of running a half marathon in January (only to quit before I could technically run a full 5 K). I had good intentions when starting each of these projects and countless others only to never finish them. The good news for me is that I am a starter and Lance is a finisher. I decide I want to refinish a piece of furniture, give it a few hours of my attention, say I'm going to come back later and then Lance ends up finishing things for me. He can't stand to leave things halfway finished (unless you count laundry and dishes)!
Tonight began a new project for us. I called Lance after work to let him know I was going to Wal-Mart to pick up a few things. Much to my surprise he was already there with one of his friends. They were in the bike isle picking out new bikes and helmets. Fortunately, I already have a bike that I got from Santa about 10 years ago and my sister and brother-in-law recently brought it to me! I was already set to being this new biking venture!
I figured that since it was our first biking adventure, we would probably go a few miles. More like 7.5 when we finished! I'm pretty excited about this new project, mostly because it means I don't have to run and because I didn't have to spend $150 on a new bike that I might be tired of riding in a few weeks! Wish us luck on our new biking routine! More likely than not, I'll be posting soon on how I had a horrific accident and fell off and will never ride again...only time will tell! Stay tuned, this could get interesting!
Tonight began a new project for us. I called Lance after work to let him know I was going to Wal-Mart to pick up a few things. Much to my surprise he was already there with one of his friends. They were in the bike isle picking out new bikes and helmets. Fortunately, I already have a bike that I got from Santa about 10 years ago and my sister and brother-in-law recently brought it to me! I was already set to being this new biking venture!
I figured that since it was our first biking adventure, we would probably go a few miles. More like 7.5 when we finished! I'm pretty excited about this new project, mostly because it means I don't have to run and because I didn't have to spend $150 on a new bike that I might be tired of riding in a few weeks! Wish us luck on our new biking routine! More likely than not, I'll be posting soon on how I had a horrific accident and fell off and will never ride again...only time will tell! Stay tuned, this could get interesting!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Lions and Tigers and Bears! Oh, My!
Very recently, Lance decided to begin a new business venture (I won’t get into the details now, mostly because I know barely anything at this point) which required him to make a journey to Jacksonville for the day. He got up at the crack of dawn (meaning twenty minutes after he was supposed to get up, as is good Lance fashion) and left for Jacksonville at approximately 6:45 a.m. He didn’t have to be there until 10:00, so he was already doing well.
I was at his house most of the morning, attempting to do as little as possible and waste a perfectly good day. Try as I might however, I did end up doing some productive tasks. I unloaded and re-loaded the dishwasher, washed and dried his clothes, re-organized his furniture. Typically, one wouldn’t enjoy doing these things, but I actually enjoy housework when I have time and am not forced to do them. At about 7:55 p.m. I decided it was probably time for me to go home and take a shower due to the fact that I hadn’t had one since 6:45 a.m. the day before and since we were supposed to go to dinner with another couple. I efficiently put the puppy outside, turned off the lights and left Lance’s house.
Since Lance was coming back through town and was starving, he decided to swing by my house and pick me up after my shower. After I got into the car, we both decided we would just go back to his house and eat something there and relax. As we were walking in the door, I was explaining to him how I thought we should move the furniture around in one of the rooms. As I entered the back of his house, I suddenly realized his back door leading out to the garage was standing ajar. I’m not sure why, but whenever these types of situations present themselves, I always remain extremely calm for the first 20 seconds and ask aloud why something is the way it is. For instance, when I was standing in my bathroom one night and happened to look out through the window and see a man’s face staring back at me, I asked, “Who is that?” in the most calm and fluid manner. As if these things are just going to have logical answers to them! I once again used that reasoning when I spotted the open door.
Lance told me to stay there and went into the other room to get his shot gun. I looked around and felt even more puzzled because nothing seemed to be missing at first glance. After I had been standing there about 30 seconds, Lance called out, “Anna, someone stole my shotgun!”. Now, please remember that I had been moving furniture earlier that day and for some reason, I just happened to re-arrange the room he keeps his guns in. The only gun I touched was that shotgun and I put it in the closet of that room. If I hadn’t been so scared at that moment, I would have burst out laughing because he thought someone had actually left the four TVs, computer, and whatever else we have that might be of value in that house and had stolen his shotgun in one of the back rooms!
After checking all of the rooms and closets thoroughly, Lance came to the conclusion that when I put the dog out earlier, I shut the door but it didn’t close all the way and just gradually opened up. That is the theory we are sticking with because I don’t want to know if someone actually broke in at this point. The funny thing is that I dreamt that night that someone broke in and we found a man with a beard asleep in Lance’s guest room. This dream, I fear came from the fact that someone actually broke into a house down the street from where my dad lives. A woman came home during the middle of the day to find a strange man taking a shower in her house. When she called the police, he calmly explained that everything was okay because he was the Duke of Germany.
Needless to say, this was probably the most exciting thing that happened to us all weekend, but it does make for a pretty funny story!
I was at his house most of the morning, attempting to do as little as possible and waste a perfectly good day. Try as I might however, I did end up doing some productive tasks. I unloaded and re-loaded the dishwasher, washed and dried his clothes, re-organized his furniture. Typically, one wouldn’t enjoy doing these things, but I actually enjoy housework when I have time and am not forced to do them. At about 7:55 p.m. I decided it was probably time for me to go home and take a shower due to the fact that I hadn’t had one since 6:45 a.m. the day before and since we were supposed to go to dinner with another couple. I efficiently put the puppy outside, turned off the lights and left Lance’s house.
Since Lance was coming back through town and was starving, he decided to swing by my house and pick me up after my shower. After I got into the car, we both decided we would just go back to his house and eat something there and relax. As we were walking in the door, I was explaining to him how I thought we should move the furniture around in one of the rooms. As I entered the back of his house, I suddenly realized his back door leading out to the garage was standing ajar. I’m not sure why, but whenever these types of situations present themselves, I always remain extremely calm for the first 20 seconds and ask aloud why something is the way it is. For instance, when I was standing in my bathroom one night and happened to look out through the window and see a man’s face staring back at me, I asked, “Who is that?” in the most calm and fluid manner. As if these things are just going to have logical answers to them! I once again used that reasoning when I spotted the open door.
Lance told me to stay there and went into the other room to get his shot gun. I looked around and felt even more puzzled because nothing seemed to be missing at first glance. After I had been standing there about 30 seconds, Lance called out, “Anna, someone stole my shotgun!”. Now, please remember that I had been moving furniture earlier that day and for some reason, I just happened to re-arrange the room he keeps his guns in. The only gun I touched was that shotgun and I put it in the closet of that room. If I hadn’t been so scared at that moment, I would have burst out laughing because he thought someone had actually left the four TVs, computer, and whatever else we have that might be of value in that house and had stolen his shotgun in one of the back rooms!
After checking all of the rooms and closets thoroughly, Lance came to the conclusion that when I put the dog out earlier, I shut the door but it didn’t close all the way and just gradually opened up. That is the theory we are sticking with because I don’t want to know if someone actually broke in at this point. The funny thing is that I dreamt that night that someone broke in and we found a man with a beard asleep in Lance’s guest room. This dream, I fear came from the fact that someone actually broke into a house down the street from where my dad lives. A woman came home during the middle of the day to find a strange man taking a shower in her house. When she called the police, he calmly explained that everything was okay because he was the Duke of Germany.
Needless to say, this was probably the most exciting thing that happened to us all weekend, but it does make for a pretty funny story!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Growing in God
I don't think I realized that when you take a step toward God and make a committment to yourself and him, you also have to step up as a Christian. What I mean is, I didn't realize that I couldn't be silent and blend into the background anymore. I am so talkative and bubbly around people I know...but it takes a looooonnnnggg time for me to get to that point.
Looking back on just these last few months, I have spoken in church in front of a few hundred people as well as people watching on tv. I have raised hundreds of dollars through selling sheets, pork loins and fried chicken dinners. I have become a part of a team with people counting on me, people I don't even know are counting on me to honor a promise I made four months ago. I have spoken up and defended my actions and attributions to someone who doubted my intentions for going on this mission trip. I have learned so much about myself! But...none of this is about me. Yes, all of those accomplishments are personal and something to be proud of. But the reason I am doing all of these things is because I feel that God needs me and wants me to do them for him.
Jesus gave us the most wonderful gift in the world. For a long time I struggled with the be "G," guilt. I felt so guilty that Jesus could give me something so wonderful when I don't deserve it and can never, ever be grateful enough!
I have so, so, so much farther to go in my relationship with God, but I am finally beginning to take pride in my actions and commitments! Lance and I are so grateful for this opportunity and only hope that we can do it justice!
We appreciate all of the love and support more than we can ever share! Please pray for us as we continue our journey in Christ and on this mission trip!
Love,
Anna
Looking back on just these last few months, I have spoken in church in front of a few hundred people as well as people watching on tv. I have raised hundreds of dollars through selling sheets, pork loins and fried chicken dinners. I have become a part of a team with people counting on me, people I don't even know are counting on me to honor a promise I made four months ago. I have spoken up and defended my actions and attributions to someone who doubted my intentions for going on this mission trip. I have learned so much about myself! But...none of this is about me. Yes, all of those accomplishments are personal and something to be proud of. But the reason I am doing all of these things is because I feel that God needs me and wants me to do them for him.
Jesus gave us the most wonderful gift in the world. For a long time I struggled with the be "G," guilt. I felt so guilty that Jesus could give me something so wonderful when I don't deserve it and can never, ever be grateful enough!
I have so, so, so much farther to go in my relationship with God, but I am finally beginning to take pride in my actions and commitments! Lance and I are so grateful for this opportunity and only hope that we can do it justice!
We appreciate all of the love and support more than we can ever share! Please pray for us as we continue our journey in Christ and on this mission trip!
Love,
Anna
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Oh What a Wonderful Weekend!
Lance and I decided we needed some R&R this weekend! On Friday we loaded up the car with bags and a large puppy and headed down to St. Augustine! We got there too late on Friday night to go out so we just unpacked, walked Finny, and watched a movie.
Saturday was absolutely beautiful! I took Finn for an early morning walk (he's used to running free in the backyard all day) then we got Lance and all went for a Jeep ride! Finn loved hanging out the sides and smelling everything we passed. It was so cute to see him running back and forth in the backseat (he had on a leash and I was holding the other end, so he wasn't getting out)! Lance and I tried to layout for a bit after our ride, but the wind got the better of us after about 30 minutes. We went back took a nap then showered and got ready for dinner. About 5 minutes down the road from the condo is a cute little restuarant called JR's. They had a live band and a bar outside. We dranks some margaritas and listened to music while waiting on our table. Lance ordered Ahi Tuna (yuck! I'm too scared to try it) and I ordered a Mahi Mahi with pinapple salsa on top! Yum-O! I tried to save half but...I kinda started dancing in the car and my to go box dropped on the floor of Lance's truck! Oops!
Sunday was a little dreary! We took Finny for another walk and then packed up to head home! All in all, it was a great weekend! I have some pictures of Finn hanging out of the Jeep, but I'm too lazy to put them up! haha!
Saturday was absolutely beautiful! I took Finn for an early morning walk (he's used to running free in the backyard all day) then we got Lance and all went for a Jeep ride! Finn loved hanging out the sides and smelling everything we passed. It was so cute to see him running back and forth in the backseat (he had on a leash and I was holding the other end, so he wasn't getting out)! Lance and I tried to layout for a bit after our ride, but the wind got the better of us after about 30 minutes. We went back took a nap then showered and got ready for dinner. About 5 minutes down the road from the condo is a cute little restuarant called JR's. They had a live band and a bar outside. We dranks some margaritas and listened to music while waiting on our table. Lance ordered Ahi Tuna (yuck! I'm too scared to try it) and I ordered a Mahi Mahi with pinapple salsa on top! Yum-O! I tried to save half but...I kinda started dancing in the car and my to go box dropped on the floor of Lance's truck! Oops!
Sunday was a little dreary! We took Finny for another walk and then packed up to head home! All in all, it was a great weekend! I have some pictures of Finn hanging out of the Jeep, but I'm too lazy to put them up! haha!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
A Week of Celebration!
It has been a busy week around here! A "normal" week for Lance and I would consist of us going to work, getting home, fixing/eating dinner, exercising, watching tv, and then I go home and go to bed. We are one exciting couple, I know! ha!
This week started out pretty slow with the "normal" routine and got busy, busy, busy after that! Wednesday was one of Lance's coworkers last days in the cath lab. Kyle and his wife Kayla are moving back to Albany so Kyle can work at Phoebe and go back to school. About 20 people went to Loco's on St. Patty's day to celebrate and say farewell! Kyle really will be missed at work, but I know Lance and I will see him and Kayla all the time!
Thursday was Lance's 28th birthday! Wow! He's getting so old! I think this year was still go for Lance, but I think he's a little worried about getting closer to 30! I can't believe he's almost that old. When we started dating 3 1/2 years ago, he was the age I am now! For his birthday, Lance decided he wanted to go out of town since he was oncall Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We drove down to Valdosta and at a Japanese grill. It was actually really nice because no one else was seated at our table with us and we got our own private cook and show! While we were eating, our waiter came up and told us a car blew up outside. I got really worried and asked Lance to go outside and make sure it wasn't my car...or one close by! haha! It was actually across the street and I don't think anyone was hurt, just a lot of smoke!
Friday, I got off work at 4:30, picked Lance up and we went to the grocery store. My wonderful mother picked up some BBQ and Brunswick stew from a fantastic place for dinner. We came home a whipped up baked beans, salad, BBQ and stew for Lance's parents, aunt, uncle, counsins, and my parents to celebrate his birthday! We had a wonderful time and the best part is, Lance's aunt Shelby helped me wash all the dishes! Bless her heart! I meant to take some pictures, but I never realized how time consuming it is to be a hostess! haha!
I got up early on Saturday to clean my room and bathroom which I have been neglecting for months! Lance went out to his land to do some mowing and cleaning up. We once again played host and hostess to four people that work with Lance on Saturday night. Lance grilled burgers and quail to celebrate the warm weather (I had a veggie burger) and we had a really wonderful time!
Whew! This week and weekend have been a whirl wind, but we've really enjoyed hanging out with all our friends and meeting new people! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend also!
This week started out pretty slow with the "normal" routine and got busy, busy, busy after that! Wednesday was one of Lance's coworkers last days in the cath lab. Kyle and his wife Kayla are moving back to Albany so Kyle can work at Phoebe and go back to school. About 20 people went to Loco's on St. Patty's day to celebrate and say farewell! Kyle really will be missed at work, but I know Lance and I will see him and Kayla all the time!
Thursday was Lance's 28th birthday! Wow! He's getting so old! I think this year was still go for Lance, but I think he's a little worried about getting closer to 30! I can't believe he's almost that old. When we started dating 3 1/2 years ago, he was the age I am now! For his birthday, Lance decided he wanted to go out of town since he was oncall Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We drove down to Valdosta and at a Japanese grill. It was actually really nice because no one else was seated at our table with us and we got our own private cook and show! While we were eating, our waiter came up and told us a car blew up outside. I got really worried and asked Lance to go outside and make sure it wasn't my car...or one close by! haha! It was actually across the street and I don't think anyone was hurt, just a lot of smoke!
Friday, I got off work at 4:30, picked Lance up and we went to the grocery store. My wonderful mother picked up some BBQ and Brunswick stew from a fantastic place for dinner. We came home a whipped up baked beans, salad, BBQ and stew for Lance's parents, aunt, uncle, counsins, and my parents to celebrate his birthday! We had a wonderful time and the best part is, Lance's aunt Shelby helped me wash all the dishes! Bless her heart! I meant to take some pictures, but I never realized how time consuming it is to be a hostess! haha!
I got up early on Saturday to clean my room and bathroom which I have been neglecting for months! Lance went out to his land to do some mowing and cleaning up. We once again played host and hostess to four people that work with Lance on Saturday night. Lance grilled burgers and quail to celebrate the warm weather (I had a veggie burger) and we had a really wonderful time!
Whew! This week and weekend have been a whirl wind, but we've really enjoyed hanging out with all our friends and meeting new people! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend also!
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