So True. So True.

Hi Internet,

Me again. Just listening to my free audiobooks and going to school. Guess what. I got an A in my Alaska History class that was kicking my trash. HOLLA! I'm super stoked!

I finished listening to The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd.

I'd seen the movie. I try to read books before I watch the movie, but sometimes I cheat. This is one of those rare cases. (I still won't see My Sister's Keeper because I haven't read the book yet. Haha) I really enjoyed the book. As most cases I liked it better than the movie, which I also loved. There was some language (period related) but overall a great read.

But that's not what I wanted to blog about..... That's boring.

I found this quote on Pinterest (Remember I'm obsessed with Pinterest.) that has been really life changing for me this week.

Source: bitsotruth.blogspot.com via Krystal on Pinterest

LOVE IT!!!

I can't tell you how many times I have felt like because I wasn't in a relationship there was something wrong with me. I knew getting married was easy. I mean people do it everyday. What's not easy, requires patience and faith is waiting. Waiting for the right person at the right time.

I've been learning to love the place that I am at in my life. 

Things are going great.

I've run 3 races this summer, gone back to school, made the Dean's List, had an incredible job and really worked on improving myself.

I am grateful for this time I have to be single. I never thought I would ever say that. 

EVER

But I am. I've been able to make myself a whole person, so that when and if the time comes, I can be a contributor to a relationship, not just a taker. Not to mention the life experiences I'm gaining during this time.

So, woo hoo for being single and strong enough to WAIT.

Book Review: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Hi Internet,

So, I just started a new job this week at this fancy, technical, scientific department on campus. Have no fear though, I'm not measuring earthquakes or taking soil samples or volcanoes or atmospheric sciences. I file papers. ALL. DAY. LONG.

I actually really enjoy it. Who knew that my OCD and need for things to be alphabetized and ordered would make me such an efficient worker? Haha! The job is nice though, no stress, no responsibility, just filing. Another great part of the job, aside from the satisfaction that comes when I work my way through a mountain on papers is that I get to listen to my iPod. I decided that rather than listen to music all day I should use this opportunity to improve myself, so I found out that my public library has a program where you can checkout audiobooks to download on your iPod. Sweet huh?

My first book was The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

I. LOVED. IT!

You HAVE to read this book. It's so cute!

Juliet Ashton is an author in post WWII London. One day she gets a letter from a complete stranger who is a member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. The novel is written as letters back and forth between Juliet and her new friends, the members of the society. The name of the society is as unique as it sounds and the members rich and deep. And you know me, there may or may not be a little bit of a love story in there....

I laughed out loud, I cried, I yelled at characters and I felt like a better person because I read it.

Find a copy and read it ASAP! It's a quick read and you won't be sorry you did it!

"Grandma"

Hi Internet,

Man, summer is flying by! Where has the time gone???

This weekend my cousin Danielle came to visit with her 2 adorable children. Liam, her 4 year old and I are now besties. It was funny because when I went to pick him up at the airport I noticed he called me Grandma. It was after midnight and with the time difference VERY late for a little guy, so I didn't think anything of it.

Well, the next morning Liam called me Grandma again. I was beginning to think maybe he was making a statement like the Pharmacist. But then his mom explained to me his reasoning...

When Liam was calling me grandma his mom tried explaining, no, that's not your grandma, she's my cousin. Remember, you met her before and she sends you presents and we read her blog.

And Liam, explained to his mom, that not all grandmas are old, Grandma Hazel had white hair, she was very old. But, Krystal isn't old. She asked Liam what made me a grandma.

Liam: Well, Grandmas really love kids and they help them know what to do next.

I guess according to his definition I am a grandma. I realized to him that Grandma is a really special title. Think about it. The women we love and care for most, who help us, who teach us, who love us unconditionally, who make us treats and send us presents all respond to Grandma.

How could you resist being this little guy's "Grandma"

Posing in front of the wolf at the Airport.

Liam went for a ride in the dump truck with Uncle Shane. He was worried he wouldn't be safe, so the safety guy hooked him up with some PPE!

He was pretty tuckered out. Running a race, visiting Santa Claus House, riding in the dump truck, playing with the dogs, jumping on the trampoline, getting free Happy Meals, filling the swimming pool and playing in the sand will do that to ya.