I'M SO EXCITED!!!

California

It's official! I'm MOVING!!! I got a job in Temecula, California working as a head swim coach for TMEC Aquatic Club. I'm so excited to move to a new place, use my degree and actually make pretty good money with it! I love coaching more than anything and I can't believe that I finally have the opportunity to actually do something with it! I'm also really excited for my new apartment, which is too expensive, but AWESOME and the chance to meet a lot of new people. Maybe my husbands out there?! Sheesh, I hope so!

Well, I Guess It's Halloween

There is this woman in my Masters program who is a total WITCH! During this entire 4-week long class, she has done nothing but be condescending to everyone in the class, including the teacher; caused several arguments; pretty much YELLS her comments in class; is a total and complete know-it-all jerk; and last night, she chose to open her BIG FAT mouth and say this about my clothing, (and I quote),

"Someday, Kendall, you're going to have to grow up and wear adult clothing."

Pretty sure I was wearing khaki shorts, a white v-neck shirt and a gray jacket. Pretty common clothing for the majority of people on the planet. But, me being the youngest in the class, get the wonderful opportunity to be condescended upon by this horrible, unfeeling, pushy, idiotic woman who has NO business entering the world of education. At least I know that her students are going to hate her guts.

Things I've Done

What to do: Copy this list on your Blog, and bold the things you've done.

1. Touched an iceberg

2. Slept under the stars

3. Been a part of a hockey fight

4. Changed a baby’s diaper

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Swam with wild dolphins

8. Climbed a mountain

9. Held a tarantula

10. Said “I love you” and meant it

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea

14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise

15. Seen the Northern Lights

16. Gone to a huge sports game

17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables

19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope

20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Bet on a winning horse

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill

24. Built a snow fort

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping (hahaha.)

27. Taken an ice cold bath

28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar

29. Seen a total eclipse

30. Ridden a roller coaster

31. Hit a home run

32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking

33. Adopted an accent for fun

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment

36. Loved your job 90% of the time

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied

38. Watched wild whales

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach

41. Gone sky diving

42. Visited Ireland

43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant

44. Visited Russia

45. Bench-pressed your own weight

46. Milked a cow

47. Alphabetized your personal files

48. Ever worn a superhero costume

49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day

51. Gone scuba diving

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theater

55. Done something you should regret, but don’t

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Been in a movie

60. Gone without food for 3 days

61. Made cookies from scratch

62. Won first prize in a costume contest

63. Got flowers for no reason

64. Been in a combat zone

65. Spoken more than one language fluently

66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone

67. Bounced a check

68. Read - and understood - your credit report

69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy

70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did

71. Called or written your Congress person

72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over

73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge

74. Helped an animal give birth

75. Been fired or laid off from a job

76. Won money

77. Broken a bone

78. Ridden a motorcycle

79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph

80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon

81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing

82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days

83. Eaten sushi

84. Had your picture in the newspaper

85. Read The Bible cover to cover

86. Changed someone’s mind about something you care deeply about

87. Gotten someone fired for their actions

88. Gone back to school

89. Changed your name (I haven't, but I cant get this not bolded)

90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands

91. Eaten fried green tomatoes

92. Read The Iliad

93. Killed and prepared an animal for eating

94. Taught yourself an art from scratch

95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt

96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language

97. Been elected to public office

98. Thought to yourself that you’re living your dream

99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care

100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn’t know you

101. Had a booth at a street fair

102. Dyed your hair

103. Been a DJ(Every day at school...I DJ my classes.)

104. Rocked a baby to sleep

105. Dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all fours

106. Raked your carpet

107. Brought out the best in people

108. Brought out the worst in people

109. Worn a mood ring

110. Ridden a horse

111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap

112. Cooked a dish where four people asked for the recipe

113. Buried a child

114. Gone to a Broadway (or equivalent to your country) play

115. Been inside the pyramids (nope, can't make the type normal)

116. Shot a basketball into a basket

117. Danced at a disco

118. Played in a band

119. Shot a bird

120. Gone to an arboretum

121. Tutored someone

122. Ridden a train

123. Brought an old fad back into style

124. Eaten caviar

125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need

126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant

127. Published a book

128. Pieced a quilt

129. Lived in a historic place

130. Acted in a play or performed on a stage

132. Made a hole-in-one

133. Gone deep sea fishing

134. Gone roller skating

135. Run a marathon

136. Learned to surf

137. Invented something

138. Flown first class

139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite

140. Flown in a helicopter, (nope)

141. Visited Africa, (nope)

142. Sang a solo

143. Gone spelunking

144. Learned how to take a compliment

145. Written a love-story

146. Seen Michelangelo’s David

147. Had your portrait painted

148. Written a fan letter

149. Spent the night in something haunted- not quite the night, but a significant amount of time

150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane

151. Ran away

152. Learned to juggle

153. Been a boss

154. Sat on a jury

155. Lied about your weight

156. Gone on a diet

157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget

158. Written a poem

159. Carried your lunch in a lunchbox

160. Gotten food poisoning

161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission

162. Hiked the Grand Canyon (see #80)

163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks

164. Gone to the opera

165. Gotten a letter from someone famous

166. Worn knickers

167. Ridden in a limousine

168. Attended the Olympics

169. Can hula or waltz

170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books

171. Been stuck in an elevator

172. Had a revelatory dream

173. Thought you might crash in an airplane

174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert

175. Saved someone’s life

176. Eaten raw whale

177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint

178. Laughed till your side hurt

179. Straddled the equator

180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing

181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival

182. Sent a message in a bottle

183. Spent the night in a hostel

184. Been a cashier

185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

186. Joined a union

187. Donated blood or plasma

188. Built a campfire

189. Kept a blog

190. Had hives

191. Worn custom made shoes or boots

192. Made a PowerPoint presentation

193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course

194. Served at a soup kitchen

195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube

196. Know CPR

197. Ridden in or owned a convertible

198. Found a long lost friend

199. Helped solve a crime

200. Responded to a NJP newsletter

My Disney Alter-Egos

I copied this from Abbie Swenson, who I think got it from Marianne Loose. I thought it was a cute idea and I haven't seen any Disney movies for a while, so I thought this would be fun. Here's the 'assignment':

You've been hit with pixie dust so put in your faith and trust and identify yourself! What Disney characters do you identify with? List 5 and include the 'whys.'

1) Princess Aurora/Briar Rose
I LOVE Sleeping Beauty! It's been my favorite Disney movie since I was probably 5. I remember fighting with Carly all the time about who sang like her and who looked the most like her. I always won! I had long blond hair and the same (almost) wicked awesome bangs she has! Aurora is tall, outdoorsy, loves animals and looks amazing in a formal gown. We're pretty much the same person! She and I both love singing, taking care of our friends/family, and think Prince Phillip is a BABE!

2) Kronk from Emperors New Groove
Kronk is so funny and I don't think he means to be. I think we're similar in that we both say A LOT of things that we ourselves understand, but others don't get at all. We both love to cook, we're both loyal to our friends and we love animals. I don't have my own theme song like Kronk does, but I'll work on it!





3) Ariel from the Little Mermaid
I think I am a lot like Ariel. We're both swimmers (ha.) and we both know that there is more to life than what is just in front of our eyes. I'm very adventurous and often get 'the grass is greener' syndrome, like Ariel. I know a lot of people and have a lot of friends, but only a couple really close friends truly know me. We both like the beach, cute princes, dogs, and cooshy beds!

4) Tinkerbell from Peter Pan
A lot of people would say Carly looks more like a Tinkerbell, but I think I have her personality. Although she's a loyal companion and gets to wear a sexy dress, she is MOODY! I hate to admit it, but I really am, too. If I don't like you, you're going to know it. If I'm not happy about something, you'll know and a lot of the time, the littlest things will tick me off. Trust me it's something that I'm working on changing! She has good qualities, though. Her pixie dust allows people to fly and I like to think that my coaching and teaching allow kids to fly in their own ways. She and I are both very stubborn, which CAN be a good thing. And we both like green and hanging around boys.

5) Mrs. Incredible/Elastigirl/Helen Paar
She is the woman I want to be. She's a kickbutt super hero, a great mom, a loving wife and a good friend. We both like being in control, love kids, cleaning, organization and adventure. I love that she's married to Mr. Incredible, he's the type of guy I want to marry. I love that when she's young, she's a total feminist and then how the tables turn once she has a family. I think we would get along really well if she was a real person.

So there are my Disney alter-egos. Let me know what you think!