Monday, September 7, 2009

The Awesome Good News.

First things first. I put up a Christmas tree this weekend. Since I'm a huge fan of the Charlie & The Chocolate Factory movie, I decided to theme a 2 foot tree into Willy Wonka tree. This picture was taken with my cell phone and you can't really see the ornaments. However, when I get back from vacation on Thursday I'll be sure to post actually pictures of the super cute ornaments. 
Now....I could be mistaken but I think some of you have been uber excited and anxious to know about the causes of my recent happy mood of pooping butterflies and vomiting rainbows. Infact, I would dare say that some of you have been so excited to hear my good news that you've e-mailed me begging to know. Well without further ado....
I am 100% happy with my life and how things seem to be going. Why you ask? Well let's see. I'll give you a break down of how I've become happy and the reasons why. 
1.5 months ago I felt completely lost in life and unhappy. I felt like my life was ending that I was never going to obtain the things I've always wanted. Now...
  • Work was driving me insane. Constantly changing my schedule. NOW..I have an almost set schedule plus I'm getting 3 days off a week!
  • Discover Card. I had been owing them practically my first unborn child. Well I finally, FINALLY sold my old car and now I feel like they only own maybe a limb or two of the unborn child. 
  • Negative Friends. Who needs them? I had a few of them in my life and I finally cut them out of it. Who wants to always be around a debbie downer or around someone who thinks their model beautiful and in turn judges you? Not me. And I'm loving the silence. 
  • Guys. Just when you least expect it they can come through for you. They can show you the reason why people get married, they can show you the reason why people start families, they can show you the reasons why they love you. 
  • Art. I was never really good at art in school. I was actually horrible. Well in my spare time I started going to an oil painting class and even though I don't think I'm that good. I love it! It's just so fun! 
So those are just a few reasons why I'm so happy.....oh did I tell I mention the biggest kicker of them all? It looks like I'll be needing to practice the lyrics, "The Stars at night, are big and bright....deep in the heart of TEXAS!"

Here's a photo of an oil painting I just finished for my class....it's cool....go ahead and laugh. I had fun painting!

35 comments:

Megan said...

I thought I was jumping the gun by getting my more Thanksgiving fall decorations out of our storage shed last night! I think you beat me!

Glad to hear that life is going so great for you, that's wonderful!

Mr. and Mrs. Top Gun said...

So happy to hear that your life is practically perfect :) Isn't it incredible when guys do something completely out of the blue and remind you why we love them so much (even when they are total buttheads?)

I loove the painting! You have some artistic ability in you for sure! And, your newly found art skills have inspired me to look into art classes on base when Mr. Top Gun deploys.

hmb said...

Happy for ya babe!!!

Anonymous said...

I cannot believe you have a Christmas tree up already! Haha. Thats great. I love CHristmas.

Glad to hear life is treating you well. :)

Shannon Dew said...

So glad to hear you are in such a wonderful place in life. It has to be a great feeling!

tootie said...

Yay! Everything sounds like it's going so well!

And that painting is awesome! Good work :)

a.l.b. said...

YAY for life be amazing! I'm very happy for you!

~Mrs. Guru~ said...

That is so exciting! I am so happy for you!

Shannon said...

How awesome for you that things are going so well in your life! I truly hope things continue to go well for you!

Your painting is incredible! I couldn't paint to save my life, so good for you!

JG said...

I don't have my tree up yet, but I am already planning it this year!

So happy you're happy. You deserve it!

Amber @ A Little Pink in the Cornfields said...

I love it when everything clicks and falls into place like that! I'm so happy that you're feeling better and things are going so well for you!
That Christmas tree is adorable!! You're hilarious! Love it! :)
Oh, and not good at art? Are you kidding me???! That painting is fabulous! I'm no expert but I think you've definitely got some talent! That's really cool!

Jessica said...

Good for you girl! It sounds like everything is falling into place for you. Sometimes it takes us waking up one day and something just clicking... that you're going to take control of anything you're unhappy about. And I'm so glad you've done that!
The art? You've got soem major talent. I can barely draw a stick figure!
I'm afraid i'm going to need more details though if possible. What has this amazing guy done to put that grin on your face? Texas? Are you moving or just visiting? Wheennnn? What part? I know I know... I'm never satisfied

"Cookie" said...

Ok! So I'm going to totally give you a hard time!! The tree is cool (even if it is September :) ) and the painting is pretty awesome.

You left a lot out! Guy? IS this still Matt??? And are you moving to Texas or going for a visit?? You left us totally hanging.

In all seriousness though, glad you are so happy with life now!! Nothing like knowing you're where you need to be.

rena said...

Everything sounds like it's going so well and that's awesome! And the Christmas tree is hilarious! I love Willy Wonka too! I'm also wondering what's going on with Texas too??!

Random Musings said...

awww thats great.. for a minute I was waiting to hear you were pregnant... lol R&R does that to people...

Good for you for shedding the "toxins" in your life..

Anonymous said...

YES! It is about time you get some happiness and enjoy yourself. Love the oil painting and love what you are doing for you! Keep that head up. So happy for you.

Katie said...

YAY! I'm so happy to hear all of this great news! :)

And of course, so proud of you for putting up the tree!

Erin said...

Great to hear that life is treating you well these days!

Ashley said...

I love your Charlie and The Chocolate Factory tree! I can't wait to see clearer pictures of it too!

AND I am so happy to hear that your life is so fabulous right now. It really changes your life when just a few things go the right way. I am so happy for you! :)

The Queen of Clearance said...

I love that you have a christmas tree up. lol. You just skipped right over halloween! Too funny! Glad things are going well for you!

Ashley said...

You are moving to Texas? The painting is amazing!! So glad things are finally looking up for you!!!

Annie said...

i knew you loved christmas but i didn't know you loved it that much! you are too cute! ;)

i'm SO HAPPY for you that you are happy with your life and where you are at!! you kept your chin up and everything turned out awesome! yay!

um girly, your painting is fabulous!
you have a hidden talent!

Rachael said...

Awe, I'm glad you're so happy! I'm guessing you really love Christmas if you're putting up a tree already and it's barely September? HAhahaha. You're going to TX, huh? Email me about that, hmmm? Have a great labor day!

Anonymous said...

Oh you are evil!!!!! :) you are still leaving us hanging! You are still holding stuff back!

Shoshanah said...

Does this mean you're moving to Texas? Either way, I'm happy things are going so great for you!

Abbie said...

I'm so glad that things are turning around for you! Your painting is pretty amazing...I can hardly draw a decent stick figure!

So are you moving to Texas?!

Jon and Steph said...

So glad to hear things are going well for you! Doesn't that just make you feel fantastic ;)

and WOW, for someone who doesn't think they did well in art, that painting looks GREAT! Well done.

Texas!! So you're moving there???

Samantha said...

I'm back from vacation! Can't wait to hear allllll about your weekend! :)

Shaina said...

Congrats on feeling like life is good right now!!! But, I have to agree with a few people above...I still feel like I'm completely in the dark! Moving to Texas or visiting? And what's happening with Matt?! Ahhh!

Mrs. Mootz said...

I'm so happy for you that things are looking up and going your way :)

I really like that painting!

Unknown said...

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!! I am so happy that everything is going so great!

ABW said...

You'll love Texas!!! If you need any help then let me know!!! I'll be back there in November too for Thanksgiving!

I'm so glad that the vomiting of rainbows is continuing! LOL

SS said...

All great pieces of news... I'm so glad all the pieces are falling into place!

It's these times that you need to keep in the memory bank for when you are feeling out of sorts like you were just a bit ago, it really all does fall into place and happen the way it should eventually.

Ashley @ {Let Go, Laughing} said...

well sounds like life is going well lately and i'm so glad!

i agree.. who needs negative friends?!? i try to cut them out as much as possible because it is just not worth it!

love the painting, great job!

Cassandra said...

Haha I think it is soo funny/cute that you have your tree up already!!

Alssooo I am soo super dooper happy that things are finally going your way.. Keep smiling, it looks good on you ;-)