Everyone Knows Its Butters

Oh high school memories... How I love to think back

I love thinking about high school memories.  So I want to write some down as I never want to forget them.

Jenn and I have a lot of good ones together… like the time we were cruising around in my car and were laughing so hard I almost smashed into the side of Mobil. Or the time it was slippery out and I smashed into Kyle’s car. How about the time when I got suspended with my friend Carl for saying Blow Job in front of 8th graders, or the time we thought we were bad and smoked parsley, or the time I thought I was a bad ass and stole a cup from Holiday and the felt so guilty I returned it the next day, I swear I got kicked out in the hall like every day from Dettmann’s class for being a smart ass. Oh how I miss the drama and crushes and no worries about bills or work, I remember I use to be able to party till 1 in the morning and get up at 6 for work. Wow I feel quite old now. There is no way I could do that anymore. I remember smoke cruises everyday at lunch and stopping at Holiday and getting a chicken and swiss every single day. I remember getting my heart broken for the first time and how nice my shop teacher was and let me go home for the day. I remember laughing so hard that Mrs. Yoki threatened to kick Earl, Bob and I out of accounting. It was because of her I went to school for what I did. One time we had a hypnotist come to the school and I was chosen. I faked the whole thing in front of the whole school. It was hilarious. I think to this day some people still believe it was real. Or the time Tanner borrowed wait stole.... my linkin park cd. I never saw it again. Don and I would bring out fold out lawn chairs and store then in a locker so every morning while kids sat on the ground waiting for school to start we had nice comfy chairs. I remember sleeping through both of my after proms. I remember making ‘make out’ trips to the slab with my boyfriend. I remember coming home bawling because I had no boobs and someone called me anorexic. I remember our sweet sleep overs at Stephs house and raiding her parents booze and filling them back up with water. I think her parents still don’t know. I remember when I got caught by my dad drinking for the first time. He didn’t ground me, he took my contacts away from me and made me wear my nasty bi focal thick glasses. It was the worst punishment ever.

Enough I remembers for ya? What do you remember best about high school?

Show and Tell

I just have to share this picture with you. My fiance has been laid off for a few weeks (it blows financially but is nice to have his smiling adorable face waiting for me as soon as I get home).  Ross is well...energetic so staying home with nothing to do all day is not his cup of tea.  I would say I'm lucky he is like that and is not content with sitting on the couch doing nothing all day.  He is always into something... he will clean the house, do laundry, cook dinner, and when I am working from home he likes to be my secretary...seriously.  He will bring me something to drink, make me lunch, ask me constantly if I would like a "post it" and remind me when I have a conference call (even though he only knows that cause I say I have one in an hour or it comes up on my computer).  He is a card and I love him!  Anyways off topic.  So he is laid off and a few Fridays ago he has a few buddies over for cribbage.  A few games quickly turned into an intense playoff where cash was involved and beer.  I was happily plunking away at work and I received this text message on my phone.  With a caption that says... Your dog owes us some beer.

My poor pooch, Butters is a very loving dog (he loves to lay in between Ross and I and love us up) but his breed isn't very friendly towards people he doesn't know.  He isn't mean just very scared and timid so I can only imagine the horror he had encountered  when 5 grown men came over.  Ross said he was sitting by him the whole time and when he took this picture he was sleeping sitting up.  Every time I look at this picture I just laugh and laugh and it makes me stop and think how lucky I am to have such a personable, funny, free spirit like Ross.  It keep my day interesting every day living with him and loving him.  He absolutely brings out the best in me and keeps a smile on my face.  I am counting down the days to becoming Mrs. Brostrom... ok that sounds weird but :)

Nothing too interesting...moved, new job, getting married

Ok so I forgot my old email and password to access my blog.  Oops!  I wasn’t keeping up on it very well anyways… so I shall start a new one and rock this one since I really don’t have toooo much going on in my life… besides a new “big city” job, moved out of my home town in which I lived in for 24 years, oh yea and I am getting married… So like I said not too much interesting happening…

So I shall recap quick….  I met Ross last New Years, well actually I met him way before that but we started dating New Years and well in a little over 6 months we are now engaged.  I know I know crazy… too soon… insane…  Well all I can say is when you know you just know.  Ross and I clicked instantly when we first met and have been a very happy couple ever since.  It is very strange; we do not fight or argue, or even really get on each other nerves.  I got a new job and moved in with him early July. 

 

I worked at the local credit union in Silver Bay and now work for OptumHealth (which is a part of the UnitedHealth Group bunch).  It is a very good sturdy job.  I make good money, and it certainly always keeps me engaged and ready for anything.  Big change but good change.  Plus I love our new house.  It is great.  I’ll have to upload a pic as soon as I can.  We live with his brother Mark and Ross’ friend Darek for now.  Oh and of course Butters, who can forget my Butters and Mark’s dog Willy.  Lots of people lots and lots of people.

Then on the 4^th of July Ross purposed to me on the top of our houseboat we rented with friends.  He wasn’t planning on it (he bought the ring but didn’t bring it) but then he just kept realizing how perfect it would be so he did it anyways.  I was so excited to get my ring when we got home… but Ross couldn’t find it… Yes seriously not kidding around.  We just moved into our new house so he couldn’t remember where he hid it so I wouldn’t unpack it.  Well Monday he found it and it is absolutely gorgeous!  He picked it out all by himself.  I'll upload a pic as soon as I find my camera from the move.  Moving sucks!

Ok so we are getting married Oct 8, 2010 in Cabo San Lucas Mexico at the Riu Sante Fe.  We have around 70 plus people coming with.  It is going to be insane and I can’t wait.  We also will be having a reception in Silver Bay December 4, 2010.  I can’t wait it is really fun planning.  Plus I have plenty of time so I don’t get stressed out... Like Ross needs to deal with a BRIDEZILLA!  Rarh!!!!

Next, I found my dress.  I tried on a whole bunch and this was the last one and I fell in love with it….  http://www.sotteroandmidgley.com/dress.aspx?keywordText=asm3184&keywordType=any&page=0&pageSize=12&style=ASM3184

Minus the sash.  I will not be using a sash!

 

Of course I need to tone up.  I have put on some unnecessary poundage living down here and doing nothing. 

Ross bought me a WII fit for my bday.  I need to start using it asap!

P.S.  Butters says Hi!