28 Before 28!

Happy Monday Internet!

So, I really enjoyed doing my 27 before 27... Which got me to thinking that I could probably do 28 really fantastic things by my next birthday! I decided to monitor my progress on the 28th of each month, I'll repost the list so everyone can see how I'm doing.

So, without any further ado, I present to you....

My 28 Before 28

1. Make a Rag Quilt

2. Finish Online English Class

3. Read a book for FUN

4. Go to the Temple 3/18 and 3/19

5. GRADUATE with my Associates!

6. Finish my Couch to 5k Program

7. Run the Chena River Run

8. Buy a bathing suit and not be embarrassed to wear it

9. See a play

10. Run the Midnight Sun Run

11. Get a Massage

12. Pay off Student Loan

13. Read an entire conference Ensign

14. Wear the Black Shirt that’s hanging in my closet

15. Go to a movie by myself

16. Read the Book of Mormon

17. Make a Christmas Gift

18. 100% Visiting Teaching

19. Kiss a boy

20. Wear my retainer 1 week a month

21. Crochet something I can wear

22. Send Birthday Cards

23. Save Money for my European Cruise

24. Wear a smaller pant size

25. Play my flute in public again

26. Get a headboard for my bed

27. Buy books for my future classroom at garage sales

28. Eat Birthday Cake

"Y'know, 'those who can't do, teach?' Well those who can't wed, plan."

Hi Internet!

So, I was looking at my refrigerator the yesterday, and it looks at though marriage has thrown up on it as it is covered in Wedding announcements, which do not misunderstand me, Marriage is wonderful, and I'm definitely pro, and one day I hope to marry... but I fear that I'll probably be one of THESE brides. I've apologized to my family in advance. I am who I am. haha (I'm not that bad. I promise.)

But this is my philosophy.

I only plan on getting married once. My wedding is going to be a big deal. I'm gonna throw a fantastic party, if that means I'm particular about a few things, deal with it.

Since I am so passionate about weddings and such, and since I am NOWHERE near being married (remember, just the idea that I might like a boy is a fate worse than death apparently) I feel it my civic duty to give you:

Wedding Etiquette.... According to Krystal

1. Because this is a special day, one of great importance to the bride and groom, would it kill you to change your clothes? Unless the invite says "Casual Attire" or the wedding is being held at a bowling alley, Jeans and T-shirts are not acceptable. Men: Comb your hair, put on a shirt with buttons and some dress pants. Ladies: dresses/skirts preferred or at least slacks. Remember, you are a guest to one of the greatest days in someone's life. Dress the part. If you look like the Gogan's from Pete's Dragon, you won't be let in to my wedding.

2. Bubbles= TACKY. Sorry, I know they're cheap and whimsical, but I won't be having bubbles at my wedding send off. I've got something else up my sleeve, but you'll have to wait to see if I get married to find out what it is. But, believe you me, there will be NO bubbles. Bubbles are for baths or sunny days in Kindergarten. And I've heard that the bubbles can stain wedding dresses which is NOT ok by me.

3. Expect a Thank You Note, cause they are classy. Classy people send thank you notes because they know that the card doesn't just mean thanks for the salad spinner, it means thank you for being a part of my life, thank you for helping me become the person who I am and for coming to my special day. Yeah. And you just thought it was waste of stamp. Not so much.

4. Remember how this is MY party? Well, that means that there will be delicious food. This also means that there will be beautiful decor, and crock pots will NOT match. Also, please don't plan on eating little smokies swimming in BBQ sauce, cause there won't be any at my reception. Perfect for a Super Bowl party but not so much for the biggest day of my life. Also, while I'm on the topic, I think chocolate fountains have made their way out. I wouldn't plan on them anymore, that was so 2004. Oh, and don't be wasteful, someone's paying good money for that food.

5. There will be no no basketball hoops in my wedding pictures. I know that many marriages have survived with basketball hoops in the wedding pictures, but I refuse. Go ahead. Call me a snob. But let me give you my reasoning. I know that the church house is cheap free. But by the time I buy 5 million years of tulle to cover the basketball hoops, I probably could have spent that money on a really nice location that I don't have free throw lines on the floor. I recognize that if when I get married I'll have to compromise on somethings, but the church gym will be a deal breaker. 

Well, there you have it. I have MANY more thoughts/opinions/better ideas than commonly practiced wedding ideas, but I'll save those for another blog. (Depending on the response I get on today's rantings)

In the meantime, here's a link to my favorite blog dedicated to fancy and classy weddings!

What do you think about wedding receptions?

*This post is directed at NO ONE. If you have ever talked to me you know that these are deeply held convictions that I have had since I was a little girl. Promise. Don't hate me if you love crock pots and basketball hoops. I'm just showing a better way to live. ;)

What is Wrong With Me????

 Happy Daylight Saving Internet,

So, I've asked myself this question probably a million times. What is wrong with me? Why am I not in a relationship? Why do no boys like me? Is my liking a boy a fate worse than death for him??

For awhile I came up with a million excuses.

Now, I realize the answer is there's nothing wrong with me.

I'm me. 

I'm opinionated, musical, thoughtful, articulate, smart, funny, caring, creative, talented and good.

These are great qualities. I've worked hard to develop them and there are many other qualities I still need to develop.

The reason I'm not married is 2 fold: 

1. It's my time to be single. 

2. No one has asked me to marry them.

I read this article today and I really liked this part:

When do we marry? Surely in a Church manual somewhere there must be a specific year for that! Well, there isn’t. Matters of marriage are much more personal than a pre-published celestial calendar would allow. And so our anxiety level leaps.

We would encourage you not to rush things needlessly and unnaturally. Nature has its rhythms and its harmonies. We would do well to fit ourselves as best we can with those cycles rather than frantically throwing ourselves against them. Be calm, be patient, be happy with the season you are in.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

I feel like EVERY single woman I know needs to hear this. To live it. Stop frantically throwing yourself against life and be happy with where you are in life! 

Quit trying to bake a souffle in 5 minutes when you really just need more time.

That's my two cents for the day. 

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to bed before Benjamin Franklin robs me of an hour of sleep.

My 26th Year

Happy Birthday Internet!

Yep, it's my birthday! I'm almost finished with my 27 before 27. Which got me to reflecting on this past year in my life. It has been a wonderful year. So, I share with you....

26 Things I Did in my 26^th Year

1. Went to Oregon to take care of Grandma

2. Visited Bandon, Oregon and fell in love

3. Redecorated my bedroom

4. Went back to College

5. Started the online class I need to finish my Associates Degree

6. Earned a 4.0 GPA

7. Went to a movie all by myself

8. Learned to see myself more accurately

9. Got a job doing something I love

10. Figured out what mascara I love

11. Started Couch to 5k- over ½ way finished!

12. Mended Relationships with family members

13. Got on a more normal sleep pattern

14. Sang in public

15. Major Ah-Ha moments

16. Went to the temple

17. Made a red velvet cake from scratch

18. Passed on Groundhog Day traditions to my kindergartners

19. Fixed my favorite Turquoise Earrings

20. Read for pleasure

21. Learned how to make Artisan Bread

22. Made new friends

23. Learned how to say no

24. Learned about my Great-Grandmother

25. Made Homemade Christmas gifts

26. Realized I can be happy and single.

It's Birth-WEEK Time!

Happy Birth-Week Internet!

So, guess how I celebrated the upcoming celebration of my birth? Well, I will tell you!

*I woke up and ate breakfast.

*I went to Kindergarten.

I guess the kids have been SOOOO excited about my birthday. They all have been telling the secretaries every time they walk past the office "It's Teacher Krystal's birthday on Saturday! But we're going to sing to her on Thursday, but it's her Birthday, and we're going to have a party, and eat cupcakes, but her Birthday's not REALLY until Saturday, but this is when we're celebrating it." Haha! The secretaries teased me about it all day.

*I got Beautiful flowers from my Co-Teachers

*I got this fantastic card from my kiddos. Awwww!

Front of Card. Pretty good considering that her mom AKA "Super Mom" is out of town and she probably did this on her own with help from dad or an older sibling.

Inside: "I Love you Krystal You are the best! (Picture of a heart, Picture of Abby and Picture of me.) Then she let the other kids in our class sign the card. :)

Back: More class signatures, "I Love, Abigail" Hahahaha! I LOVE it!

*We sang Happy Birthday, had cupcakes and played Head's up 7-up.

Funny story about the cupcakes.... When Teacher Em brought the flowers and the cupcakes in the kids were at library, so they didn't know who brought the cupcakes, I just assumed they knew it was one of the teachers. Well, my mom works at the same school I do, so when we were going to lunch all the kids in the class kept telling her "Thanks for the cupcakes!" My mom was confused, like what cupcakes? I busted up laughing, because when it is their birthday their moms bring in a treat, so they assumed because it was MY birthday my mom must have sent the cupcakes. Haha!

*I worked on the Progress Reports.

And Then........

*I went to the movies. ALL BY MYSELF to see Gnomeo and Juliet! 

It was great! There weren't many people there and no one judged me. I think I could do it again. 

(But I will pass on the slushie that I got cause: A. it cost a billion dollars and B. It tasted Gross.)

*Then I came home, played with my cousin Hannah.

*Talked to some good friends on the phone

*Spent some quality time on the treadmill.

The End.

Tomorrow's Green Eggs and Ham Day in Kindergarten... Should be good!

For Movie Lovers!

Hey Internet!

Guess what?! Living Social has a fantastic promotion day and you can buy 2 Fandango Tickets for $9!

Awesome right??

You should click here to purchase!

Maybe I'll use my tickets to see a flick by myself...

Should I do it??

Hi Internet,

Well, I'm on my way to getting my 27 before 27!

So, I have a bit of a dilemma..... So, I love Steel Magnolias, the show, not necessarily the flower. Well, I just found out that there are auditions this week for a local production of the play, which I saw in college and LOVED. 

I'm thinking about auditioning.....

I've never been in a play, except the one in 4th grade where I had 2 lines and COMPLETELY over acted them. And it will be the end of May, during finals...

But it's something I've always kinda wanted to do, I won't be sure to get a part, but I do think I can pull of a pretty convincing Southern Belle. And then there's the deciding what role to audition for.....

Any and all input/suggestions are welcomed.