Two Cents Tuesday (on Wednesday)

Nothing urks me more than using the words "this" and "next" incorrectly. 

For instance:

I only work Monday and Fridays.  I know I know hate on me all you want, but I am in clinic 3 days a week and we are closed on the weekends. ANYWAY... Every Monday evening somebody tells me, "See ya next Friday".  Of course I am always confused and respond like 

Why next Friday? Are you off this Friday?

or I get excited and think

Omg are we off this Friday?! 

No. They are clearly talking about the the day after tomorrow and not next week.

This is obviously an unsettled dispute, but somewhere down the line I was taught these beliefs and I stand by them today.

So if you're asking for my two cents THIS Friday is the 31st and NEXT Friday is the 8th.

You're welcome for being the one to clear that up!

& this is life as I know it...

<3

Lucky Number Eleven

I was born on June 11th, at 11:12, weighing in at 7 lbs 11 oz.  

Trevor proposed on January 11th and we will be getting married October 11th. 

Obviously I had no control of what day I was born, or maybe I did, but who's really thinking at that level as a newborn baby.  Trevor chose when to propose...I didn't make him propose on the 11th.  And I simply said I wanted to get married in October and he chose the date the 11th. 

So I think it's safe to say that the number 11 has chosen me.

The number 11 has so far treated me well. Keep up the good work.

& this is life as I know it...

<3 

Factual Friday!

FACT: There is a howling dog above me. I kid you not when I say he's been howling for two days straight.

FACT: I finally found someone that gives Lailee decent haircuts.... she's shutting down for a better job opportunity.
Speaking of Lailee.... I pulled up to get a Redbox this evening.  She started whining like crazy.  She never whines when I pull up somewhere unless she realizes it's the vet.  So I was wondering what her problem was until I saw this.....

If you look closely the car next to us had a dog in it as well.  Just staring at Lailee.  Ha.  Crazy dogs!

FACT: Shreveport did not get any snow.  It just got real cold.  But have no fear my school was closed due to the weather today.

They would cancel classes the day I DON'T have any.... pfff

FACT: I witnessed a man at a stop light get out of his truck and go up to the truck in front of him, bang on this man's window, and yelled very vulgar words.  Maybe something like he was going to _____ him up.  Fill in the blank for yourself.  Then another man was desperately trying to get my attention only when I looked, he waved and yelled, "hey sexy".  It was creepy.

Why is the world so mean and creepy?!

FACT: I bought some great items from R&M Boutique! You should check their stuff out! 

FACT: We set a date.... October 11, 2014. Mark your calendars and be looking for Save the Dates because....

FACT:  I booked our engagement pictures! Yay!!!  

FACT: I was looking at a calendar and realized we were getting married in 8 mo.  

Did I freak?? ABSOLUTELY. 

Let the madness begin!

& this is life as I know it...

<3 

Just Another Manic....Tuesday?

I think the calendar got it wrong.  Sorry folks hate to be the bearer of bad news, but today is Monday, not Tuesday.

Or so it was for me.  I used up the last of my coffee yesterday and was getting out later, but forgot to go pick some up... unfortunately leaving me without this morning.  That was only the beginning.

2. I had a mini heart attack because I almost dropped my iPhone into a cup of milk but instead it skipped the cup and one of the corners fiercely (and no that is not sarcasm) hit my toe! 

3. When I got to clinic, the tech was SO kind to ask if I wanted to go get coffee with her. YES! How did you know?!!?!? 

When I got to the break room to get coffee, I hit the button to open the top of the container to pour the coffee instead of pressing down the real lever that would give me coffee.  The tech probably thinks I'm a ratard.

4.  When I was folding letters, I got a paper cut.  Ya paper cuts suck BUT THIS PAPER CUT IS THE WORST! I may need stitches... It was bleeding everywhere... I had to embarrassingly ask for multiple bandaids.  

5.  Oh back up....10 minutes after I arrived to clinic we had a procedure to do and while I was patiently waiting for the doctor to come in I started looking at my undershirt... Ya totally on inside out.  Whoop! Go me!

6.  When I got home my dog so nicely threw up on my freshly clean sheets.....and comforter. :(

7.  My iPod was dead when I went to grab it to go work out. That'll ruin your day in a nanosecond.  Trust me.

And that my friends sums up a bad day in the life of Mekayla.... 

Yay for tomorrow!! :)

& this is life as I know it...

<3

Guess It's About That Time.....

to tell a story.

How does that saying go? "Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite"

That pretty much sums it up.  

I think as I stated in my last post that it has nearly been 4 1/2 years since Trevor and I have been dating.  And I might've even said something about it was time for him to propose.  Wellllllll, I guess someone reads my blog because I am excitedly and happily ENGAGED! Who would have ever thought that day would come?! Not I!

*******

We had been looking at rings a lot.  I had a gut feeling that he had finally bought one, as the salesman was really pushing a certain ring, (the ring) but don't get me wrong.  He didn't have to push at all.  He just simply said he had to show me one he thought I would love, asked if I would be happy if I were to end up with that one, and kept it out the entire time even when I was making him pull others out and he was putting them back when I was finished.  I was in complete awe of the ring, but I didn't think Trevor would go for it. Boy, was I wrong! I had a gut feeling he bought one, but had no idea when the proposal was coming...

*******

So January 11, 2014 Trevor had to "go get his oil changed" [or go pick up a ring] after receiving a "call from his friend, a friend who's number was not saved in his phone" [A.K.A. the Jewelry store], while I was getting ready.  When he got back, which may I might add was FOREVER, {way longer than an oil change in my opinion...} I requested to go to Old Navy.  We went to Old Navy and I kept pestering him, in attempt to get on his nerves.  I unzipped his jacket pocket numerous times, until he finally told me to stop cause what if he had a surprise in there for me? **pff as if!**

We then moved on from Old Navy to a bar to have a couple of drinks before we went to a fancy dinner.  At the bar Trevor asked, "What if I just propose in the living room?" I then responded with "You could at least take me to dinner".  I was feeling pretty good after a few drinks at the bar, when we decided to go back to the house to get ready for dinner.  I literally thought I was dressed appropriately and thought I looked okay. Just okay. Not-prepared-to-get-engaged appropriate.  I was busy jamming to Garth Brooks and watching the football game and begging Trevor to dance with me, to Garth, when Trevor just walked back into the living room....  

**Note: The day before Trevor jokingly asked if we should practice proposing to each other**

and got down on one knee. Being that he asked the day before whether I would like to practice proposing, I honestly thought he was playing so I almost ruined it.

He explained that this was probably not the best way, nor the way I wanted it to happen, but if I would marry him?! Saaaay whaaaa?! Up until the point he pulled the ring out, which was in his jacket pocket, I thought it was a joke. 

I believe at the point where he opened the ring box, is where he lost me.  I literally think I was hearing the Angels from above singing Alleluia! He may or may not have continued talking, I would not be able to testify towards whatever was said after the box opening.  Yes, that's probably bad, but I am guilty. 

Of course he proposed like 10 min before we were going out to dinner.  I had no time to get just-engaged-appropriate. I had way too many people to call!!! Ahhh!!!

Our dinner was extremely fancy and I didn't even eat much because I was on Cloud 9.

Our dinner dates bought us a bottle of champagne and a bottle of wine to celebrate! So sweet!!

We started our typical we're-engaged-so-lets-save-everything-as-a-souvenir right away!

The cork to our champagne with date written on it... and no, you are not mistaken, the bottle of wine was ordered by our dinner date, and he believed that the wine called The Prisoner, was necessary.  Men!

We finished the amazing night off by celebrating with friends! It was one of the best nights yet!

Did Trevor produce a short music video and end up asking me to marry him in the end?

No.

Did he write it in the sand and fly me in an airplane?

No.

Was it perfect?

Absolutely.

Because it had Trevor written all over it.  I knew he was feeling the pressure on how to do it and I told him to forget about it all.  I didn't need a big production to say yes to a man I have loved for 4 years. So as I said in the beginning...

"Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite"

& this is life as I know it...

<3

Factual Friday

Last night I went with Trevor to get his haircut.  While we were waiting there was a little boy, probably about 4, waiting as well.  I saw him twice (because I was counting) look up to his mother (who was on her phone) and say, "Momma I love you".  It was the sweetest thing ever, but did the mother respond? No. I'm assuming she was tuning him out due to whatever she was doing on her phone.  

Now I am as guilty as the next person to constantly be on my phone.  I hate that I go to my phone every single time I'm bored, but that's how the world goes these days.  Now if that wasn't something to inspire you to lay off the phone, I don't know what will.  

It was heartbreaking to me that the little boy didn't get a response not once, but twice.

FACT: Limit your time on your phone and pay attention to what's going on around you.  Never know what you might miss out on. :)

This morning I was on Pinterest.  For all you who know Trevor and I, know that we've been together for quite some time {1 month away from being 4 1/2 years, but hey who's counting} and everyone's wondering what Trevor's deal is, including myself.  HOWEVER... I saw this on Pinterest and it made me feel better.  Our time will come, so everyone has told me. Though I am probably impatient all of the time, this little ol pin made my day just a little bit better.  I think it's safe to say that we COMPLETELY know each other. :)

FACT: "The longer you wait for something, the more you'll appreciate it when you get it.  Cause anything worth having, is definitely worth waiting."

HAPPY FRIDAY!! 

& this is life as I know it...

<3

Ten on Thursday

1. I bought books for school. Am I excited? No. Am I ready to go back? Kinda sorta.  I'm just ready to be done with school, but at least this semester I will be doing my specialty, which is mammography.

2. The BCS Championship game was Monday...meaning college football is over.... this is almost as sad as the Christmas tree coming down.  At least we still have NFL for a little while longer even IF the Cowboys are no longer in it... 

3.  I've literally been rotting at Trevor's.  I should go home, but we had plans Saturday so there was no way I was going back to Shreveport and then come back to Tulsa the next weekend... so here I am.

4.  That being said...it's been amazing to me what I have found to do out of EXTREME boredom.  They're not crazy, just things I wouldn't normally do every day. I've painted my nails a million times, taken baths, cooked supper every. single. night., came up with a workout everyday for 4 weeks (almost done), downloaded new music for working out.  Any suggestions please place in the suggestion box below.  I've gotten to watch all my morning shows...etc.  

5. Speaking of my workout playlist...I have songs such as...

Drink You Away-Justin Timberlake

(Absolutely love this song.  I got his CD from our Secret Santa thing at work. Obsessed.)

Do What You Want- Lady GaGa

Story of my Life- One Direction

Through the Dark- One Direction

BEFORE YOU JUDGE....you should listen they're really not all that bad.  My sister now calls me a Carrot? I don't know what that means but my interpretation is a bandwagon-er.  

Counting Stars- One Republic 

Team- Lorde

Burn- Ellie Goulding

So if you don't have suggestions for me..there are my suggestions for you.

6. When Trevor is gone all day these dogs are so needy.  I fear for my future in parenthood.  Actually, as crazy as this might sound I feel like I've kinda sorta learned my lesson.   I see how they act when they're around me who gives them everything vs. Trevor who is more strict with them.  So kinda sorta I've learned my lesson.  I'm not making any promises to my future in parenthood....I'm just saying.

7. As cold as it is outside....I saw a post from R&M Boutique about swimsuits! Ahh!! Need. To. Get. Back. In. The. Gym! But that made me start looking at swimsuits.  

I am loving this style of top and colors!! Love Target for swimsuits.  They're always reasonably priced and have cute stuff!

8. I downloaded a new app.  I follow @mrsaaronwatson.  For those of you who don't know... she is Aaron Watson's wife.  She is such an inspiration and an all around great person.  On the plus side her kids are ADORABLE. Anyway, long story short she sometimes posts pics all decked out, people always ask her what app she uses. The app she uses costs money, but I found one that I assume is pretty similar, it's called Instacollage. I love it!

Download it.  Follow @mrsaaronwatson on Instagram.

9. My car should be pushed off a cliff.  That's all I have to say about that.

10. I wrote this blog yesterday, but ran out of time and never finished.  I watched Kelly & Michael this morning and funny that Kelly read off the top 10 songs people like to listen to while working out.

She mentioned: Wake Me Up-Avicci
Work- Britney Spears
Can't Hold Us- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Timber - Kesha & Pitbull
Till I Collapse- Eminem
Blurred Lines- Robin Thicke
Roar-Katy Perry
Monster- Eminem & Rihanna
There was one I had never heard of and one I can't remember, but theres a few!

& this is life as I know it...
<3

BABY...It's. Cold. Outside.

Here lately I've been seeing quite a few people share this picture on Facebook...

Probably because it was this outside this morning...

FUH-reezing!!

However, I let these crazy girls outside and when I saw them sitting there I went to let them back in.  When I opened the door they just sat there staring at me. Uh hello?!?! It's cold outside.  They are crazy!

Every night, Trevor and I have been watching a movie.  Some of them have been terrible, others not so bad. Prisoners was really good, and so was a movie called White Irish Drinkers, both dramas.  Killing Season and The Last Stand were pretty good as well, but probably not as good as Prisoners and White Irish Drinkers. So if you are looking for a good movie to watch, there ya go! 

**Notice we have yet to watch a chick-flick.  I am not sure if Trevor was joking or really thought it to be true, but he told me The Last Stand was a chick flick.  Just so you know...it's most definitely not.***

Remember when I said I was having so much fun decorating the house a little bit every time I come and visit? Well New Year's Sales are fitting that just perfectly.  I found curtains at Kirklands 50% off!! I love them!  Trevor doesn't believe in curtains because he's Trevor...however that's what I'm for right?! I feel like they just make it seem a little bit more "home-y".  I'm sure Trevor will be happy when I am done and make him stop hanging stuff up all the time! :)

Shoutout to Abby, thanks for the welcoming back, however don't feel threatened by my coming back... your life is so much more interesting! :)

& this is life as I know it...

<3

So Far, So Good

Well I've made it another day blogging.  Go me! 

There was never anything wrong with praising yourself a little. ;)

Yesterday, I believe I shed a little tear.  I took the Christmas tree down. *sigh*  I think next year I'll just keep it up year round.  I also hate how it looks when I take it down.  I guess I forget what it looks like without a tree and get use to it, that when I take it down, it looks so bare.

However, with Christmas coming down, Mardi Gras went up.  At first when Trevor asked if I was going to put Mardi Gras up I said no.  It's normal in Louisiana....and I think it's safe to say that it won't be as normal in Oklahoma.  Oh well...I guess we can be different. We're just bringing a little bit of Louisiana to Oklahoma.  

I found 2 lanterns at an estate sale a while back and have been obsessed ever since.  I fill them with stuff for every holiday! LOVE them!! And I got another one for Christmas!! Score!!

Last night I made chicken & dumplings! Mmm Mmmm good!

I got the recipe from the infamous Pinterest.  I am always scared to try a recipe for the first time but this one turned out scrumptious!

So far all you chicken & dumpling lovers....   http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/94834009/cracker-barrel-homemade-chicken-and-dumplings/

& this is life as I know it...

<3

WHAT?! A BLOG POST?! FROM MEKAYLA?!

Yup. 

It's true. Here I am blogging.  The last time I posted a blog was almost to the day, a year ago.  It was Christmas Eve 2012.  

Trevor asked me last night why I stopped.  Honestly, this past year has been pretty crazy. School.  Got.  Real.  I was pretty busy this year and I'm not making any promises, but I'll see what I can do in 2014.  

Where did 2013 even go?! I probably sound old saying that, but seriously.  I've been wanting these past years to go by a little quick so I can say I finally am done with school....and I guess I'm getting my wish because I will FINALLY be done in MAY!! Yay!!!! I absolutely can not wait.

Let's just take a look back at 2013.....

Trevor and I rang in 2013 with Jessica and her friends in Dallas.

2013 was a tough year for my family.  My stepdad lost his battle to cancer in February.  Crazy to me that it's almost been a year.  He has been greatly missed this year and will continue being missed everyday.  

We saw Jason Aldean in concert!! 

Sadly, the house went up for sale in Shreveport due to Trevor getting transfered to Tulsa for work.

My mom, sisters, and I traveled to Alabama for vacation this summer! It was so much fun! I love the beach!! 

Trevor and I found a house in Tulsa!!! I absolutely am in love with it and am having a blast decorating a little more every time I come visit! It's like my dream vacation home!

My family went to Dallas for the Notre Dame and Arizona State game!! Again, so much fun!! It was my first time being in the Dallas Cowboy's Stadium!

I registered for my last semester of classes!! Ah! What a relief!!

Saw Santa Claus for the first time since.....????

Trevor took me ice skating for the first time ever.  It was fun; however, I was completely terrible at it. Trevor was clearly a pro.  Whatever.  I'm convinced that since the ice skating rink was located near where he works, he was going there after work everyday practicing to show me up.  

And last but not least I have made it through another year without getting engaged.... yay me! 

= | (that's my sideways sarcastic smiley)

I must also say that I am so very blessed to have made it another year being healthy, loved, and blessed in general.

I hope you all had a Happy New Year!!

See ya'll next year....

jooking!

maybe... ;)

& this is life as I know it...

<3