Nobody bothers to write good notes anymore...

Will you be single over winter?
Well winter is practically over, and no I was not single, and will not be ever again! :D

How old is the last person you kissed?
Almost 24.

Have you written a letter to a soldier?
Not an actual letter, but email yes.

If you were pregnant, would your parents let you to keep the baby?
As I'm an adult, they really don't have a choice. LOL

Would you eat a live tarantula for $1,000?
Not happening.

What was the last drink you had?
Diet Sierra Mist/Fruit Punch! DELICIOUS!

Would you rather spend a day outside with friends or inside alone?
Outside with friends.

Give me a random lyric from the song you’re listening to:
Don't you worry your pretty little mind, people throw rocks at things that shine...

Last awkward moment?
My life is a never ending series of awkward moments!

What do you currently hear right now?
Dan playing COD, me typing, dogs snoring.

Where did you get the shirt you are wearing?
My Mommy! :)

Do you know anyone that smokes weed?
A few.

How many piercings do you have?
Ears pierced 11 times, 1 in my nose and 1 in my back.

Have you ever kissed anyone whose name started with a C?
Yes.

If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
To be skinny.

How has the week been?
Busy! I worked Monday and Tuesday and was just go-go-go!

Do you curse in front of your parent/parents?
Yes. They've finally come to accept it.

Are you slowly drifting away from someone?
Been there, done that.

Have you ever kissed anyone who’s name started with an R, D, or G?
Yes, probably all of the above! :P

Who was the last person to see you kiss?
The dogs. :)

Have you ever fell asleep in someone’s arms?
Yes, I like that. :)

Does anyone hate you?
Probably... That just means I stand up for myself!

Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?
Not everyone.

What were you doing before you got on the computer?
Making pumpkin bread.

What’s your favorite sport to go and watch?
Football.

Could you handle living together with the last person you texted?
Not for very long. She'd drive me crazy.

Were you happy when you woke up today?
Very! I was excited for a snow/ice day!

You’re locked in a room with the person you last kissed, problems?
Yes. We're locked in a room!

Where is the person you last kissed at this moment?
Playing COD. Right in front of me. Literally.

Who are you more like, your mom or your dad?
Mom.

Which would be more meaningful to you: I love you a lot, I love you so much?
Both mean a lot.

If you were in the hospital on life support, would the last person you kissed come see you?
He freakin' better be there holding my hand the whole time!

Are you wearing jeans, shorts, sweatpants, or pajama pants?
Sweatpants!

Could you date someone taller than you?
Love 'em tall! ;)

Have you been a happy, angry, or sad person lately?
All of the above.

Has anyone called you beautiful today?
Nope.

You like pepsi or coke?
Coke.

Do you get along with EVERYONE in your family?
Mostly.

When was the last time you kissed someone?
This morning.

Are you attracted to the last person that kissed you?
Yes.

Is the person you last texted single?
Nope, she's married.

Have you ever tripped in public?
Many times!

Do you like long hugs?
They're the best!

Do you have a box where you keep all your really important things?
Nope.

Did you sleep alone last night?
Nope, with Dan and the dogs.

Are any of your friends taller than you?
We're mostly similar in height.

Miss anyone?
A few people.

What did you last have to eat?
String cheese.

Look to your right, what can you see?
My messy island.

Anyone in the room with you right now?
Daniel and the dogs.

Is your hair color at the momment your natural hair color?
Nope. Hasn't been in YEARS!

Who was the last person to text you, when was it and what did the text say?
Chantel, a couple minutes ago, "Oh, I see".

Wearing any jewelry?
All my piercings are in.

Bath or shower?
Shower.

Now and then...

February 2012

1. Ever been given an engagement ring? Not yet, but soon! <3

2. Longest friendship? Rachel Walden. We've been close friends since middle school!

3. Last gift you received? Saturday was my 24th birthday, so I received many gifts! I got two Jillian Michaels exercise DVDs; Bride to Terabithia DVD; air fresheners; windchimes; lotto tickets; tank top girdle; lotion; candle; necklace; chocolate; shirt; pajamas; vintage hand mixer; and many cards and well wishes!

4. How many times have you dropped your cell? My new cell, only a couple of times! She's my lifeline!

5. When's the last time you worked out? Last week... I've been slacking again! :S

6. Thing you spent a lot of money on? BILLS! It takes a lot of money to run a household!

7. Last food you ate? Toblerone chocolate! Yum yum!

8. First thing you notice about the opposite sex? Height!

9. One favorite song? I have sooo many! Right now: Pumped Up Kicks, Gunpowder & Lead, Free, Into the Mystic, Stronger, It Will Rain, Country Song, Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep, Who Are You When I'm Not Looking, Hell on Heels, Wake Up, Lullaby, I can keep going...

10. Where do you live? Gibbon, MN a.k.a The boondocks!

11. Cell phone service provider: Verizon Wireless (formerly Midwest Wireless)

12. Favorite mall store: Target! LOVE IT!

13. Longest job ever had: Golden Home Care, I was there just shy of four years!

14. Do you own a pair of dice?: In a game, yes.

15. Do you prank call people?: No, I'm a grown up. :P

16. Last wedding attended? My friend, Andrea Vanderwerf.
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June 2007

1. Ever been given an engagement ring? Nope

2. Longest friendship? Alyssa wins this one! We've been tight ever since 6th grade!

3. Last gift you received? A necklace from my Daddy!

4. How many times have you dropped your cell? Dropped...never, Thrown...MANY TIMES! LOL

5. When's the last time you worked out? Tuesday, Katye and I worked on our fitness!

6. Thing you spent a lot of money on? Gas! No contest!

7. Last food you ate? The snack that smiles back! GOLDFISH!

8. First thing you notice about the opposite sex? Face, eyes especially!

9. One favorite song? I have many! Right now: Oh It Is Love, Upside Down, Hey There Delilah, Dear Jamie, Molly's Chambers, Lonely September, Cocaine Blues, I can keep going...

10. Where do you live? Hanska, MN A.K.A the boondocks!

11. Cell phone service provider: Midwest Wireless

12. Favorite mall store: Hot Topic, Victoria Secret, and Vanity!

13. Longest job ever had: I was at Herbergers for like 1 and 1/2 years...1 and 1/2 years that I will never get back :(

14. Do you own a pair of dice?: Yeppers

15. Do you prank call people?: Katye shall be my first! Watch out buddy!

16. Last wedding attended? My brothers! It was a grand ol' time!

Last week...

This is my LAST WEEK of being 23! I remember, someone once told me *cough* Derek *cough*, "23 is the worst year of your life!" BOY WAS HE WRONG! I had such an amazing year! Here are just a few highlights of what made my 23rd year of life so great!

1.) Learning how to KNIT!
2.) Visiting the MINNESOTA ZOO with my mom, Jeri, Britt, Rumor, Rebel and Chakylin!
3.) Going BUNGEE JUMPING at Valleyfair with Chantel and Katelyn!
4.) Being the MAID OF HONOR at Chantel's wedding!
5.) Getting a full time SOCIAL WORK position at Sibley County Human Services!
6.) Buying my own HOUSE!
7.) Started CONSOLIDATING my debt!
8.) Went ICE SKATING with my county kids!
9.) ROAD TRIP to Gulfport, Mississippi with Dan to visit Chantel and Josh!
10.) Spending Thanksgiving in NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA!
11.) Reading tons, and tons, and tons of BOOKS!
12.) Got two new, beautiful NIECES! Sophia Rose and Aria Lynn!
13.) Was chosen to be Sophia's GODMOTHER!
14.) Celebrated our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY with Dan!
15.) Became a LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER!
16.) Was booked to SING at two of my high school girlfriends (Katye Matthews and Katie Helget's) upcoming 2012 weddings!
17.) Became a MARY KAY consultant!
18.) Applied for the ADVANCED STANDING MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM at MSU, Mankato!
19.) Started WEDDING PLANNING for Dan and my wedding (for September 28th 2013)!
20.) Saw BOBAFLEX in concert (again) with Dan, Jeri and Britt!
21.) Sang in the Brown County Fair TALENT CONTEST in August 2011 with Karen!
22.) Bought the DROID 3 SMART PHONE!
23.) Got my FORTUNE READ in New Orleans!
24.) Finally got to visit the OCEAN, in Gulfport!
25.) Continued my goal of BLOGGING more!
26.) Visited FIVE NEW STATES: Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana!
27.) Bought a NISSAN SENTRA with Dan!
28.) Bought a 55" flat screen LCD tv with Dan!
29.) Got a PUPPY, Allie McBeagle, our little beagle-shi tzu-poodle mix!
30.) Went to VALLEYSCARE with Chania, Courtney and Hannah!
31.) Had my first HOUSE WARMING PARTY with Dan, our family & friends!
32.) Got four MICRODERMAL PIERCINGS on my back/Claddagh tattoo!
33.) Got each of my EARS PIERCED again, three times!
34.) Got two new TATTOOS! A "Believe"/Skeleton key and a Love/Infinity symbol!
35.) Went to the SCIENCE MUSEUM with Dan, Chantel and Josh!
36.) Went to a MONSTER TRUCK RALLY with Dan, Chantel and Josh!
37.) Bought an ACOUSTIC GUITAR!
38.) Saw MADAGASCAR LIVE! with Katye!
39.) Ate at TOBY KEITH'S BAR & GRILL with Dan!
40.) Made NEW FRIENDS at work!

I'm POSITIVE there are WAY more great things that happened during my 23rd year of life, and I'm POSITIVE there will be WAY more great things to come in my next year!

You know you're a Social Worker when...

1. You think $40,000 a year is "really making it".
2. You don't really know what it's like to work with men.
3. You know all the latest lingo for drugs, where to get them, and how much they cost.
4. You've started a sentence with 'So what I hear you saying is...'
5. You've had 2 or more jobs at one time just to pay the bills.
6. You tell people what you do and they say "that's so noble".
7. You have had to explain to people that not all social workers take away kids.
8. You use the words 'validate,' 'appropriate' and 'intervention' daily.
9. You spend more than half your day documenting and doing paperwork.
10. You think nothing of discussing child abuse over dinner.
11. People have said to you "I don't know how you do what you do".
12. You've never been on a business trip or had an expense account.
13. You know a lot of other social workers who have left the profession for another.
14. You've very familiar with the concept of entitlement.
15. Staying at a job for 2 years is 'a long time'.
16. Your phone number is unlisted for good reason.
17. Your professional newsletters always have articles about raising salaries...but you still haven't seen it.
18. You've very familiar with the term 'budget cut'.
19. You can't imagine working at a bank or crunching numbers all day.
20. You've had clients who liked you just a little too much.
21. Having lunch is a luxury many days.
22. You've been cursed at or threatened...and it doesn't bother you.
23. Your job orientation has included self defense.
24. You have the best stories at any cocktail party.
25. Your parents don't know half of the stuff that you've dealt with at your job.
26. You know all the excuses clients use for a failed a drug test by heart
27. People think its a compliment if they mistake you for a psychologist
28. It's a common occurrence to walk through metal detectors.
29. You're thankful that you have a license without having to go to school for umpteen years like a psychologist.
30. You work odd hours and wonder why others can't also be as flexible, or why we have to be the only ones who work strange hours.
31. Despite the poor reputation of a social worker your job has you interacting with those in higher authority positions (lawyers, doctors, judges, state representatives, superintendents, directors, etc)...and they come looking for you in a panic when they need you...
32. You can make just about anything a client does into a strength.
33. You laugh at things "normal" people would be shocked by.
34. You constantly struggle with the work/life balance.
35. You find it hard to get babysitters as you don't trust anyone with your children.
36. You're exhausted but you keep smiling!!
37. Hearing the worst news stories does not shock you in the least bit.
38. You think nothing of saying the words vagina, penis, or anus in a daily conversation
39. You assess your date (in your head) while out on a date just to see if they meet criteria for any DSM IV diagnosis.
40. Your mother tells people you are a psychiatrist or psychologist. For the umpteenth time, I'm a social worker.
41. Your significant other has learned that when someone greets you in public not to ask "who was that?"
42. You know what diversity is and that it has nothing to do with an old, old wooden ship from the civil war era, as per Ron Burgundy in Anchorman.
43. You know the suicide crisis phone number, the food shelf and the community shelter phone numbers right off the top of your head
44. Your friends/family/acquaintances/co-workers will approach you with a "hypothetical problem" to help them with and you can't charge them for your advice.
45. When people ask for your help, they expect you to have all the answers and solution to problems that do not even exist, immediately. We're social workers...not magicians.
46. You know where to find "free" anything (clothes, food, equipment, transportation) but you are not eligible for any of them yourself.
47. You are considered an "expert" with financial assistance for your low-income individuals but you can't keep your own checkbook balanced.
48. You have a file or a list posted in your office on "Stress Reducing Techniques."
49. After a long week of solving other people's problems, you recognize that you haven't dealt with your own at home.
50. You don't know what "sick days" are and you call your vacation time "mental health break" or "burn out prevention days".
51. The clinical staff find the patient/family situation appalling and in urgent need of intervention and in your "social work" opinion, you don't really think it's all that bad. You're pretty sure you've seen worse.
52. You love/loathe the idea of role-plays and know that they aren't something perverted necessarily.
53. You've found yourself in a group situation with other social workers discussing a super deep topic, and someone says that they're happy that they were able to have the conversation with other people who "get it" and everyone immediately agrees.
54. You really do have the best gossip around, but have to make sure to remove any possible identifying information first.
55. You really know how to enjoy a good bottle of wine! ;-)

A couple social work jokes:

Two social workers were walking through a rough part of the city in the evening. They heard moans and muted cries for help from a back lane. Upon investigation, they found a semi-conscious man in a pool of blood. "Help me, I've been mugged and viciously beaten" he pleaded. The two social workers turned and walked away. Tje first remarked to her colleague: "You know the person that did this really needs help."

A man has a heart attack and is brought to the hospital ER. The doctor tells him that he will not live unless he has a heart transplant right away. Another doctor runs into the room and says, "you're in luck, two hearts just became available, so you will get to choose which one you want. One belongs to an attorney and the other to a social worker". The man quickly responds, "the attorney's". The doctor says, "Wait! Don't you want to know a little about them before you make your decision?" The man says, "I already know enough. We all know that social workers are bleeding hearts and the attorney's probably never used his. So I'll take the attorney's!"

-Author Unknown

Enjoy :)

Fifteen really random things that I simply enjoy, in no particular order.

1.) Watching Cold Case and Criminal Minds on DVR!!!
2.) Cuddling with my puppies!!!
3.) Planning my future wedding, children and home on pinterest.com!!!
4.) Chocolate. Om, nom, nom!!! :D
5.) Sleeping!!!
6.) Getting all dolled up and doing my hair and makeup!!!
7.) Grey's Anatomy!!!
8.) Baking and/or cooking in my kitchen!!!
9.) Shopping!!!
10.) Reading! Especially mysteries!!!
11.) Singing!!!
12.) Learning! Continued education, school, training, LOVE IT!!!
13.) Going to concerts!!!
14.) The work I do as a family facilitator social worker!!!
15.) Blogging and journaling!!!