The secret

I had a friend ask me earlier today how Drex and I have managed to stay together so long, and still maintain a strong relationship. (Obviously we aren't always happy but overall we are.) I've had a lot of boyfriends....(oh confessions) and I've liked most of them quite a lot, so i wouldn't say it's because I like Drex the best, (I do obviously but I think there's more to it than that).

So, anyways, this question got me thinking. I mean we all want to know how to make relationships last and flourish for as long as possible right? I can pin point two things that I believe have helped us last so long.

1.) We don't do awkward.

-I remember at the very beginning of our relationship we told each other we "don't do awkward". A lot of people find it weird and shocking that Drex and I can talk about bathroom habits or fart in front of each other but it all goes back to not being awkward around each other. It means we can share things that some may deem inappropriate, or even have awkward conversations, but we get over it and just move on. It's been extremely helpful. Who knew adding a little bathroom talk could make your relationship awesome?! :P

2.) No secrets.

-I think this is the biggest thing. We tell each other everything. We're brutally honest with each other, and though it may cause arguments or hurt feelings, it makes us stronger.

Obviously, I'm no relationship expert, but hey I'm just babbling on, but that's what blogging is for...right?

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I've written about Nitro, but not a lot about his growth.

He is four months old, five months on November 8th. He weighs 26 lbs and has had all of his vaccinations. Including his puppy rabies. He won't need another shot until he's about a year. His coat is growing in. He's going to be a smooth coat and I'm really glad because his mom was a smooth coat and his dad was a long coat. So we weren't sure what HIS coat was going to look like.



He's become a true fetch dog. He gets the ball wherever you are and just patiently waits for you to throw it. Example



He's tons of fun and it's been exciting seeing him grow up. :)

DAY ELEVEN-Something people seem to compliment you the most on

My cheeks. I've been told many times I have nice big cheek bones. I don't necessarily agree but that's okay :)

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Last night I spent the night with Nicole at a house she was house sitting. It's owned by the people who own Quiznos. And it was HUGE. They have three separate garages, ONE of those is a five car garage. Crazy. They also have two gorgeous German Shepherds that we got to sleep with. I realized today this is the second saturday in a row that I spent the night with Nicole. Totally weird and rare for me! But nice, because I don't feel like I have to but instead I want to. It's a very nice feeling.

DAY EIGHT -Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.

I don't even know.

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Well today hasn't been anything special. Took the dogs on a nice long walk, Loosie fell through the ice, and Drex and I both had very cold fingers but other than that it's been a fairly quiet day. Tonight I'm staying the night with Nicole at a house she's house sitting for which should be enjoyable. While I'm off doing that, Drex is having his friends over to his moms house (she's out of town) to play halo and stay the night there. So we will both be busy with friends. I'm looking forward to tonight.

DAY SEVEN -Someone who has made your life worth living for.

Okay so this might be one of those super cheesy posts. There are lots of people who have made my life worth living for. Most recently would be my dearest boyfriend. Drex has taught me so many things. Because of all the things he's dealt with in life, I've learned to not take things forgranted. I've learned to appreciate the ability to breathe, or the assurance that I will have a roof over my head at night.

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Well today we didn't have school due to parent teacher conference, which meant I got to sleep in and do a whole lot of nothing today. (Aside from watching Jersey Shore constantly!) When we did finally go out of the house I got myself a new jacket (purple yay!) and some new clothes.

We also managed to get some pictures of our little family






DAY SIX -Something you hope you never have to do.

I hope I never have to make the decision of whether or not to pull the plug. Just thinking about it terrifies me. I don't think I could handle the pressure to literally choose between life or death. So hopefully, I'll never be faced with that decision.

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Well today I skipped school. My mom got surgery so she let me stay home with her. (Plus I had a paper to write that I didn't want to do haha) Thankfully her surgery went well, though she said this was the most painful time. (They go in and burn her nerves and she can feel it all) We took the dogs on a walk, and got Nitro some booties.


They're super hardcore and from REI. Complete with Vibram soles!

DAY FIVE- Something you hope to do in your life.

I want to have babies. I love kids. I always have, and always will, and nothing sounds greater and more rewarding to me than having kids.

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Today...I drove past my house on the way to school and saw this.



It was weird to see that For Sale sign for the first time. In that instant it all kind of became real to me. This isn't just something we way is happening, or we talk about happening, this IS happening. I cannot imagine living in a different state, driving on different roads, living in a different house. But I know it will be good. I know that change is necessary and not only that but it's exciting. This year there is a lot going on. Lots of trips planned and lots of changes. I can't wait to move into a new house in Oregon, to decorate a room, to make dinner in a new kitchen. We're all pretty stressed, but that's the beauty of moving. Lots and lots of stress.

We also went to the dog park today, and I got some pictures of the babies.




It was a good day :)

DAY THREE-Something you need to forgive yourself for

There are things that I have done that are so heavy I cannot bring myself to write about them. It is these things that I need to forgive myself for. I know that's vague, but there are somethings that you just cannot write.

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I got a little behind with the 30 days of truth since I wrote about semi formal. But here we go, back on track.

DAY TWO-Something you love about yourself

I love that I am so close to my family. I have a really great relationship with both my parents and my sister. I love that we are able to talk about just about everything, and they always have advice to give. I know there all lots of kids out there that don't have good relationships with there parents so I am fortunate that I do.

Also, our house is officially up for sale. Flyers go up in the yard tonight, but the add on craigslist was posted last night. :)

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So yesterday was Semi Formal :)

It began with me waking up and going to Nicole's house at 12. We took a cat to the pound...and it attacked the officials, and 6 officers had to come and try to catch it and it was SO crazy, but hilarious :) Then we drove alllll the way out to Wasilla to get a kitten, whom Nicole named Valley since we got her in the valley.



Then we drove back to Nicole's and got ready. We decided to do CRAZY curls on me, because I wanted to haha. I didn't love my hair, my bangs were to long, BUT I had SO much fun.

We took pictures before we left, and then went to dinner at Chilis.



Then it was off to semi formal. The lip syncs were hilarious, and the dessert delicious. After that Drex, Chase, Nicole, and I went back to Nicole's to watch a movie. The boys stayed there til 2am and then Nicole and I went to bed. We got to sleep in her moms huge giant cushy bed, (her mom is out of state so it was just her and I there) and her lab snuggled with me all night :) Best sleep ever! (But don't let Drex hear that).

I had a wonderful night. Better than I would have ever expected.

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Semi Formal :) I'll write ALL about it tomorrow!

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Sometimes selling shoes takes the same effect as a drug. It's addicting. I love getting into that "mode". The one where all you can think about it selling more. Where it becomes a dance. Take shoe from customer, look at number, walk into the back room, climb the ladder, take shoe out, repeat. It becomes one fluid motion. And every once in awhile, it's enjoyable. Exhausting, but enjoyable. There are parts of my job I hate, like the dealing with angry customers. But there are other parts that I love, like putting a smile on a families face because their son is mentally handicapped and no other place has taken the time to find him a pair of shoes that truly fit. Every once in awhile there is a customer who makes all the chaos and stress worth it.

(I also ordered a coach bag today! With part of my PFD!)



I'm SO excited :)

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SAT=COMPLETE!

(angelic choir)

After that though, I got my wonderful no stress Saturday. Lunch at Snow City, seeing my best friend at work, dress shopping with a girl from school, napping, and shopping! Oh and now making dinner! Yum yum! :)

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We got Nitro and Loosie's costumes today. They're both bumble bees :) I got some pictures of Nitro...he really doesn't mind it which is very convenient. So here you go,

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Today I got the lovely privilege of working all day. yippee.

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So today I went dress shopping. And was actually happy to do so :)

I found a Cheetah print one...and was like "YES I MUST HAVE THIS" so I bought it :)



I don't really know what I'm doing October 16. Whether I'm going to Semi-Formal or not. But hey, whatever I end up doing, I have a cute dress to wear :)

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17 months ago I was in a play. 17 months ago I danced around on stage feeling like I could fly. 17 months ago I sat at Denny's with my best friend and some kid named Drex. 17 months ago I kissed him for the very first time. 17 months ago I began a journey that will last me a life time.

Today Drex and I celebrate 17 months. 17 months of joy, hardships, pain, tears, laughs, kisses, and so many amazing memories. Today I celebrate the man who has stood by my side, and continues to do so. No matter how hard or impossible things get. I love him more today than I ever have, and that love continues to grow, day by day, month by month. I am so lucky to call him mine.

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So today was my lovely stay home and watch teen mom and do nothing :)

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Sometimes Drex and I forget to have fun. We get so caught up in the dogs, family, drama, school, etc. that we just do everything routinely, without a laugh or a smile. Hardly enjoying the afternoons at all. But not today. Last night we talked about it, we cried, we discussed, we talked about everything that was wrong, and that made it right. We went in not being happy and came out happy simply because we talked and had a real conversation.

So today we enjoyed ourselves. We went to Mr. Prime Beef and got the dogs some bones and us some ground beef. We went grocery shopping. We went to the apartment and made tacos, locked the dogs on the balcony with raw bones, and played Halo. We drank lots of grape soda and ate Cheetos. We blared the radio on the way home and sang along. We laughed and smiled and fell in love all over again.

I needed that, we needed that.

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Crazy Jumping Dogs

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So this morning I decided to take a few pictures of breakfast time....







Yummy right? Now try being the one that has to pick the leaves of the meat so they will continue eating it. Delicious.

We also got Nitro's papers today :)



Seeing them makes me want to breed him even more than I did. I mean he has an awesome pedigree! We wouldn't breed until he was older, and even then he has about a million tests we'd have to pay for.

(I.E Hip score, eye exams and a hearing test. As well as DNA testing to make sure his lines are pure...and oh so many more.)

But it is something to think about. Especially since he is ABCA registered and has an amazing pedigree. We'll see :)