Funny Dinosaur Costume

Haha!! This had me laughing so hard. Funny things kids do that make us laugh. Enjoy!

Lost Season 5

Is anyone else as excited as I am that Lost has started again? I've set my DVR to record it every Wednesday, just in case I miss it. Last week was a great 2 hour beginning. I'm looking forward to tomorrow as well of course. Oh, and did I mention I got Lost Season 4 on DVD for Christmas? I was so totally stoked! My parents asked what I wanted for Christmas so I said, "Ummm...Lost Season 4, Lost Season 4 and Lost Season 4. In that order. " Lo and behold thats what I got. Hooray for fabulous parents that give me what I want. :)

My ABC'S

A = Age: 31
B = Bed size: Queen
C = Chore(s) you hate: Dishes and Dusting
D = Dessert you love: Cheesecake
E = Essential start your day item: Taking my stomach pill
F = Favorite actor(s): Denzel Washington, "Handsome Rob"
G = Gold or Silver: Silver
H = Height: 5'9"
I = Instruments you play: Piano
J = Job title: Teacher
K = Kitchen color(s): Sky blue, Yellow
L = Living arrangements: Town House, by my lonesome
M = My name is: Melanie Hilda Secrist Jensen
N = Nicknames: Mel, Schmel, Belle
O = Overnight hospital stay(s): Tonsils. A couple nights.
P = Pets: None
Q = Favorite quote: You get what you get so don't throw a fit.
R = Right or left handed: Right
S = Siblings: Sister: Laura. Brother: Mike. In-laws: Greg and Natalee
T = Time you woke up today: 6:00am
U= Unique about you: I hate Spaghetti, White Rice, and Applesauce.
V = Vegetable you love: Peas
W = Worst habit: Procrastinating
X = X-Rays you've had: Neck, Sinuses, Back, Ankles, Feet
Y = Yummy food you make: Seafood Dip
Z = Zodiac Sign: Libra

The Bug

I've been sick for the last week. Ugh! I don't have a lot of patience when it comes to being sick. I'm tired of not being able to sleep. I'm tired of not being able to breathe. I'm tired of my voice sounding funny. I'm tired of coughing. I'm tired of blowing my nose. I'm tired of my constant headache. Just go away already. I gave in yesterday and went to the doctor. I have a sinus infection so he gave me some medicine. Yay for doctors! I'm hoping it'll make a hasty exit.

Being sick doesn't help in respect to my moods either. I'm more down lately. I hate being alone all the time. I feel miserable and I guess I have a miserable outlook on life to go along with it. That's enough of my complaints for the day. Maybe send along some happy vibes?

What a Catastrophe...

Yesterday I was feeling awful. My throat hurt, my head hurt, I felt like crapiola. I didn't feel like eating much, unless it would help make my throat feel better. I decided to make some Cream of Wheat. Yum! I mixed it up in a bowl and on my way to the microwave I dropped it. The bowl shattered and Cream of Wheat went down the front of me, down the oven, cupboards and fridge and of course all over the floor. Ugh! I might've cried just a bit as well. I really wasn't in any sort of mood to clean. I stripped off my clothes since I was dripping with yuck and went to get redressed. I then spent the next half hour mopping, vacuuming and mopping again. I rinsed my clothes out a million times before washing them. What an exhausting morning. I was quite ready for a nap after that. And did I mention I broke my bowl?! :( Luckily they aren't horribly expensive, but still I love my dishes and will have to go out and buy another one to replace it.

I love Paris!

One of my dream vacations has always been to go to Paris, France. My parents are going to Paris the end of May and I have been given the option to go with, if I would like. How exciting is that? The only problem I have is how expensive it's going to be. The plane tickets will be about $1200 round trip, and then if you add food and shopping expenses I'm guessing another $800. Ouch! $2000 is kind of a lot of money, especially when I don't have it. I would have to put everything on my credit card since I don't have anything saved.

Should I do it and work out of control crazy for the next couple years on trying to pay it off? Or should I pass on this one, and maybe plan for next time when they go to Germany possibly? Or maybe do both?! I'm definitely torn between going on my perfect vacation and getting in more debt or missing out and saving on money that I really don't have to begin with. Any suggestions from anyone?

So Long, Farewell

Tonight my family is having a going away dinner for my brother, Mike, and his wife, Natalee. They are moving to Boise, Idaho this Saturday. They lived in Orem since they got married, while Mike was still attending BYU. Mike recently graduated from BYU in finance and got a job in Boise with a great company. We're all very excited for them! However, it's a little sad to see them move. Luckily Idaho isn't that far away, and it's in reasonable distance for a road trip. Wish them luck!

Me Liking the Snow?!

I've been somewhat enjoying the snow this year. I know, it's definitely not a "me" thing to be liking the snow. I'm not a snow person, I don't like skiing, I don't like being cold, I don't like being cold and wet, I don't like scary roads in the snow, and I don't like winter. Hmm...I think I about covered it. But strangely enough I've been liking the snow this year. I haven't had too many experiences (yet) of driving too far or sliding too much on the icy roads. I got some fabulous snow tires for my car this year (after my blasted flat tire last year I had to buy 2 new ones!), which helps me feel safer. I'm also liking that I don't have far to go to get from home to work and back again.

While I was off track it did some snowing. I liked it! Except for the day I had a ton of errands to do (that's a different story for a different time). Of course I still have my days or moments when I'm cursing the stupid snow, but for the most part I'm sort of a "happy snow" person this year. I've had a few nights/days when I'm just in a snuggly, curled up in a blanket, fireplace on, hot chocolate drinking, lazy mood and it's quite satisfying to see it snowing and know that I don't have to go out or do anything in particular (unless I have school that day however). I hope everyone else has been enjoying or at least surviving the snowstorms. Be safe!

Back to Work

Today is our first day back to school since I went off track the first part of December. It definitely was a much needed break. Hooray! Christmas was a difficult holiday for me this year, but it was nice to spend time with family and relax. I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday season!

It was great seeing my kids this morning. I realized how much I missed them! I have such a fun group of kids this year. We've had a great year this year, and I've been able to do so many fun things with them. It's nice not having too many bad/behavior problem children. I love them!