I'm a sucker for personality tests. I don't know why.... maybe I just like learning about myself. Anyway, here are my results. I thought this was interesting. :-)


Bailey is an optimistic individual. She is the type of person who loves exploring new places or things and a wide variety of experiences. She tends to display a natural charisma that draws others to her charm. Bailey is a very encouraging person; others are drawn to her because they find her inspirational.

A loyal friend, Bailey is patient and caring when attending to the needs of others. She is usually an even-paced individual who thrives in a peaceful, harmonious environment. She tends to be quite predictable, sticking with proven, reliable methods of dealing with situations rather than taking chances with a new, unproven approach.

Bailey will usually test ideas against proven standards in an effort to be inventive; and can be very creative as she identifies new solutions to problems. She is an original and creative thinker, but acts in a rational way to make sure desired results are achieved in an orderly manner; although she is not afraid to "break the mold" if that appears to be the key to a solution.

Bailey prefers to work through problems by analyzing things that worked in the past. She is willing to follow another person's lead if they display adequate ability and if Bailey has confidence in their ability. She is someone who is able to lead, if necessary; but usually prefers to wait and see if another person volunteers first.

Ok... So I Lied...

I said I would be updating this much more often, but as you can see its been 2 and 1/2 months with no update. So what has been going on these past 2 and 1/2 months? Well, I've been wedding planning like crazy. The pool table in our great room has slowly evolved into the "wedding table". It is currently covered with all things wedding including invitations, candles, lanterns, candy table jars, random decor.... its slightly chaotic. Also, I've learned that wedding planning is easy as pie when its someone else's wedding you're planning. But when its your own?? Everything has to be perfect. I've learned I'm incredibly indecisive when it comes to planning our wedding.

I'm taking summer classes full-time. Its been going pretty good actually. But I'm not going to lie, I'm looking forward for August 6th to roll around so I can be finished.

Michael is officially volunteering at United Blood Services as a donor recruiter and speaker. From his car accident(when he was 14) he received over 150 units of blood. That's enough blood for about 12 average adults. Therefor, he has quite the story that hopefully encourages others to donate blood. Anyway, hopefully his volunteerism will lead to a full-time job with the company. He's been speaking for the since he was 15 so hopefully he's built a good reputation with them and they'd like to hire him on.

I'm missing Oklahoma. But I will be there soon enough. I've got two wedding showers there in September and one here in Phoenix the week before. I'm excited. For the showers and to see Oklahoma. Hey who knows, maybe one day we'll move back. :-)

We're definitely working toward that goal. People have always said this and I use to think it was silly, but Oklahoma really is a great place to raise a family.

Well, its bedtime for me.

"In a nutshell"---- who came up with that anyway?

This has been a semi-rough week. I started working. Michael started vocational rehab. By the time we both get home, we're exhausted(I realize that this is what normal adults do daily... but I'm new to "real" adult living).

Anyway, I'm tired of smiling at people. And I hate doing laundry after hanging up clothes that people have thrown on the floor all day. And Michael's brain hurts from taking difficult tests all day. so we sit on the couch and watch 9 by design. Or basketball.

But then God gently reminds me that I am incredibly blessed. He has provided me a job that I don't have to bring home with me with decent pay. And my husband is blessed with an opportunity to go to a place that works on his strengths and weaknesses and will eventually place him in a job that will allow him to succeed and provide for our family. And he feels so empowered. I love hearing his stories about his day when he comes home and how well he's done all day. For so long he's always heard, "you're extremely intellegent, Michael, buuut those with brain injuries blah blah blah." It's so good for him to hear, "you're amazing at 'this'. and 'this' is where you will succeed."

I have a mad case of baby fever. It needs to go away quickly. and return in about a year or so. enough said.

I've allowed myself 1 home renovation project per month. It gets a little pricey and time consuming when you try to do it all at once. And it's better for me to get something accomplished before I move on to the next big thing. So this month I'm refinishing our coffee table and two end tables. The were previously spray painted black, but I'm making them white with an antique finish.
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I had no idea how difficult this would be. I've had to strip them down. sand. strip some more. sand some more. paint. then antique. It doesn't sound like that big of a deal, but man... there's so much detail to these tables and I have to get in all those nooks and crannies.... eek. But I know I will be sooo proud of them when I'm finished. I will post a before and after for sure.

I'm tired. Tomorrow is my day off so I will be spending it cleaning. The furniture guys are coming in the morning to repair a tear in our couch so off to bed I go.

I will be updating this much more often.

Fresh and Warm

This has been the best Spring ever.



Gardening.




Sun tea.




And marriage.


Pure bliss.

This has been the best month of my life. I feel like Will Ferrell in Elf when he screams, "I'M IN LOVE AND I DON'T CARE WHO KNOWS IT!!" So, meet Michael.


He's everything I need and want. Silly, gentle, patient, kind, weird, hilarious, lovable. He loves the Lord. He makes me laugh harder than any person ever has. He affirms me. I'm completely myself around him-- and he still loves me! He sacrifices. He's humble. He hates to see people hurting. He's passionate. And I love him.

Things are moving quickly and I love it. This is all new to me. I trust him. And I trust the Lord.


So, I'm bringing him home next week to meet the family. I've never been so excited.

Check List= Completely Nonentertaining Post.

So I've got a cold. yuck. it's not the best timing seeing how I will be driving home super early Wednesday morning. Which means I will be home sometime in the middle of the night. My mom thinks I won't be home till Friday at some point... so I'll be quite the Christmas surprise!

This cold has thrown me off. I couldn't fall asleep last night so finally at 6 AM I took some benadryl and was obviously delirious from not sleeping because in my right mind I know that's a bad choice. So I slept until away most of the day. And apparently, now I'm blogging away the rest of it.

Seriously, I don't know why I'm on here.

clean room.
clean bathroom.
do laundry.
pack.
get Huck roadtrip ready.
make roadtrip CDs.
make christmas presents.
drop clothes off at the donation center.
oh and plan a wedding.


I'm excited to see my little nieces and nephews. I need a nap.

The weather is incredible. Straight up Portland weather today. Why don't I live there? One day.

The Drummer Boy is my least favorite Christmas song. Hands down. And then Feliz Navidad. And Feliz Navidad sung by Celine Dion? Hello. She's Canadian. It makes my ears bleed. But for some reason I still sing along... and then the lady sitting across the couch from me at a coffee shop looks at me like I'm crazy. Now it's Jingle Bells. But sung by dogs. Like they're barking Jingle Bells.

Get me out of here!

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I'm finally home. drinking wine, baking cookies, watching Grey's Anatomy and looking up really awesome houses on Craigslist. Houses where? Tulsa. It's official. I'm moving back to Tulsa sometime around May. Maybe sooner. But definitely not later.

Here's the thing- I want to be a cool Aunt. Not the Aunt that comes home for the Holidays. And not the Aunt who sends you birthday money in a card. I want to be there-- for all things, good and bad. At least for a little bit. So, Homeward bound!How could you not be around to see this messy brownie face? See what I mean?

Speaking of homeward bound, I'll be home for Christmas by next Friday. Until then I've got finals, wedding planning, Christmas present making, and lots of haircuts to do!

yippee.