Engaged?

I think so. I am engaged, finally, after 20 years of waiting.

The Story: It was Thursday evening and Adam and I were just watching television. He felt my right hand and noticed I was wearing my plain band (I wear this ring often and Adam usually puts it on my left hand as a joke. We call it 'practicing.').

Adam: Lets practice.

Karen: Ok!

He takes my ring off and begins to place it on my left hand.

A: I love y...

K: You aren't allowed to practice the talking part.

A: You are right but I love you so much and I want to be with you forever.

As he slides the band down my finger I'm thinking nothing of it until he spins the ring around and there is my huge diamond!

A: Will you marry me?

K: AHHHHHH!

It was perfect! I had no idea. The ring was the exact size as my other and he completely tricked me. It was just fantastic and so special. I am so thankful that he didn't propose in public or in front of family. We both sat there hugging, crying and kissing. He makes my heart just melt.

And in the last three days I have practically planned the entire wedding and cannot wait! We can't decide which of these options to choose from though.

-Have a regular wedding and honeymoon and wait until early 2012.

-Get married downtown and put all of our money towards a party then go on a cruise in celebration.

-Go to a beach, just the two of us and get married. When we get home, we would have a reception for friends and family.

-Just skip all the crap, go get married downtown and finally be married.

I have never really been a big wedding girl. I didn't dream of white dresses when I was little. In fact, I think I look horrible in white. On the other hand, I'd like to do everything the right way. After all, you only get one big day.

Ugh, the decision will not be made until after the new year. Unfortunately, I got stuck with a typical guy who doesn't want to talk about it. He thinks the balls in my court now that he got the ring.

Wish me luck, I'll need it.

Little Touches

I love my life right now. I feel strange saying that. Isn't that sad, I feel guilty writing about the good things but feel completely comfortable going on and on about the bad... Oh, well. I'm happy! I'm glad to be happy!

Nothing too big has happened. I've been shopping for s

tuff for my soon-to-be home with Adam (don't spread rumors, nothing is set in stone yet but we've begun looking). Everything from tables to soap dispensers, you name it and I have it. This is by far my favorite kind of shopping and I just might be an addict.

I couldn't just let the new things sit in storage and wait until moving day though, I had to give them a home and make them feel loved.

For instance, when I was working in Carmel I made it a

habit to stop and shop once a week. I found these gorgeous lamps at Marshalls. So I brought them home and put them on my new to-die-for wooden side tables from Target.

Children.

Layla is my favorite (for now). She has been having a hard time adjusting to the school and she has clung onto me since day one. The other day I heard her telling herself that, "Mommy is at work. Don't cry. Remember, if you don't cry, you'll get a gummy." She is too precious!

Just a quick little something.

1. So, I was reminded once again that I do not post enough photos on my facebook/blog/anything. I did a wedding with Elise a couple weeks ago and have another one in October. I still get extremely nervous for these super important functions but am loving it more with every couple I shoot.

2. I got a credit card. You know it's time to grow up when you have to 'build credit.' I'm extremely excited to pay payments! I have everything ready, just waiting for my statement. With this card I have boughten many fun and exciting things such as a gorgeous North Face sweater and new leather loafers.

3. For all of you wondering, I do not miss BSU. It is the sad truth that I am a workaholic. I now work at the preschool, part time nanny job in Carmel and am now interviewing to be a nursery coordinator at my church. Three jobs hopefully! After I buy a car, I'm moving out! This life is so much better than worrying about what projects are due, where I am going to get the money for that red colored pencil and who is going to take me home for Thanksgiving.

4. Adam-my boyfriend. While we wait patiently for marriage we are surviving life by having fun! I have never been so happy with someone or laughed with someone so much. He is my best friend and a flippin' joy to be around. I love him. 8 months on Sunday.

Dear readers,

I promise to post more pictures, write more frequently on the happenings of my life and bring back out my creative, artistic side.

I love you all,

Goodnight!

In an age of wireless.

I must apologize for the entire summer of no blogging. Now that my parents left the stone ages I don't need to stand at the bathroom window for a tad bit of wireless. I have much to share. Although nothing too big, a bunch of little things have happened.

I haven't typed in what feels like forever, with no more papers to write and no more e-mailing professors giving lame excuses why I wasn't in class, my hands were just aching for some relief.

For now, this is goodbye but be prepared because I'm back and full full full of speed.

My first week home.

...and I'm spending all my time being in love.

My parents are on vacation and I am home alone with Princess, my dog. I never realized how spoiled she actually was until I had to take care of her. She is worse than a baby.

This is the list of what my mom left me to do for her:

Breakfast- break fish oil pill over food and spread around

Give her a bone if you are watching television

Dinner

Take her on a evening walk (when everyone is in so she doesn't bark at people)

Roll up her allergy medicine in ham and feed to her

She likes to go to bed early

Take her out around 3am

She is spoiled!

Indianapolis

I am back home. It was a little bit of a stressful move, considering I moved to Muncie in two cars and moved home in one. But I am here now and loving it. I have slowly started unpacking. My room is cozier than ever! It is nice to return home with tons of photos of a boyfriend. Adam is just down the street now and it feels nice.

Here at home my parents don't have internet (or cable I might add) and the only place I can seem to 'steal' service is from the window sill in my bathroom. I am going to try my hardest to post a couple times a week but this wooden stool next too my loud washer and drier is not going to be a place you'll often find me.

We are having a yard sale this weekend, yay!

Hand cramp.

There are eight people left to be checked out of Baker/Klipple Halls. I have two hours to sit here and wait for eight people. Ugh. I have checked all my websites, talked to my mom twice, packed my entire room, rearranged my packed items, used my charge card for candy bars from the vending machine, licked my lips 150 times because I don't have chapstick, talked to Holly 'hardass' and text Adam. Adam, of which is a busy bee and I guess not in the mood to talk to me.

What a horrible, boring and long day.

Frustrations all the way around. I feel like I live in this room.

Side note: I feel like I have a lot freckles today... which is always an awesome thing!

Just a heads up, life is hectic. I am in the process of moving to Indianapolis and I might not be blogging for a couple of days. Stay tuned though, photos of the move and my new home will come soon!

Fun and cute thing Thursday!

Thanks to my google reader I found this post. These toilet paper rolls are so precious. When I first saw them I thought maybe I would try it, but in the end I would probably end up crying by the time I got the tiny people cut out. I can't imagine how you would glue them in the roll.

I came across these necklaces a while back and have had them

on my to buy list. I want one simple red leather book. I think it suits me very well.

This ring is so adorable. I love silver and Tiffany. I don't

have anything from there... yet. There are a few little things that I like. My journalism teacher, Sarah Snider, always taught me that you never want to buy anything Tiffany that has their logo on it. She said, it makes you look tacky and no classy. Whether this is true or not, I'm not sure but I know one thing, I will never buy anything obviously name brand.

Last but not least, these cute mustard flats from Target.

I want a pair so bad but I cannot

find them at my local Target.

Oh, Philadelphia.

I have an addiction, a sweet sweet addiction. It is uncontrollable. It's my favorite part of the day. It is my weakness. There is nothing better than that cold cream cheese on top of a warm bagel. I know it seems to be topic of my blogs a lot but that is only because they taste so good.

Today I will need as much energy as possible because I have a lot to get done.

-I need to sit and wait for residents to check out of their rooms.

-I need to eat lunch.

-I need to sit at the desk and watch people walk by.

-I want to read my novel a little bit.

-I need to sleep.

... I need a lot of energy to keep me occupied on the most boring day of my life.

Are you doing anything fun today?

Let me fill you in.

It has been one hell of a night.

Let me play it out for you...

Glee, yay!

Fire alarm sounds 20 minutes in, boo!

The fire exit door gets stuck... 20 minutes of annoying noises until it's fixed.

Begin doing my RA duties.

Fire alarm sounds again.

Students here for the midnight breakfast are very very upset.

I tried to control the crowds but when that "All's Clear" was yelled from the door an angry mob almost trampled me.

I fixed the fire exit door, with ease this time.

I finally get to my room and kick off my shoes and then realize I still haven't done my duties and have now missed every show I had planned on watching.

OH MY LANTA! Look at that! Matthew Morrison is using a Canon. Yuck.

For my subscriber.

Enjoy this one.

"Shed a little happiness my way."

This is the cutest pinhole I have ever seen.

I got bit by something that made my jaw swell and it still hasn't recovered. Although the pain is gone, the nasty bump isn't.

I packed a lot tonight and now my room is full of white walls and left over sticky tack piles. I've probably went a little overboard. I packed almost everything. I rushed it and now I have nothing to do but stare off into space and feel like a patient in a hospital. Speaking of which, when I was younger I used to make collages of similar items and send them to patients who didn't have anything to do or anyone to visit them. I'd spend days cutting out watches, flowers, shoes or people and paste them to cardboard. My mom said that the elderly would sit there and group the same colors together or count how many open toed sandals there were compared to boots. She said that in the end I was helping them become smarter. I used to think that was the coolest thing, to have such an impact so far away just by pasting photos together. I wonder where those posters are today...

Have you done anything simple but meaningful for someone lately?

The Calm Before the Storm

It's a night that doesn't deserve television but only a good book read from a chair by the window. Storms remind me of home. Standing on the porch, feeling brave but so frightened at the same time. Waiting until the last minute to find refuge in the trash closet praying that everything will be okay.

I always seem to jump the gun too soon. In this instance I would pack food, my favorite electronics, my dog and a change of warm clothes only to find myself having a big mess once the skies were clear. In other instances I have a tendency to conform or answer too soon. I'm quick to judge but thank goodness, slow to speak.

Enjoy a night of blogging, reading and just watching out that window like it's a television. Turn to channel WIRF (watching idiots run fast), eat something sweet and relax.

Good day, mate?

Today's been great. I woke-up early and enjoyed my favorite breakfast with my favorite people, went to an optional review session, cleaned and figured out a way to make money this summer. Haha. I also constructed a list of foods that would be fit for a dinner. I plan on running through the list with Adam tonight so I can get a list together of things I can cook him when we're married. I know, it's a little premature but there is no such thing as being too prepared. Enjoy your night and we'll reconvene tomorrow when my allergies are tamed and I'm in a better mood.

Been shopping.

I have been shopping a lot today... online that is. I looked at houses for rent and to buy. I can't wait to buy a home and decorate it. I hope Martha Stewart's paint line is still out then. There is a beautiful shade of blue that I just love! I plan on picking up samples next time I'm at Home Depot.

I bought a piece of pottery at the student show. I can't wait to find a place for it... and a use for it.

It's almost time to go home (for the last time).

I'm thinking about growing out my hair again. I want to be able to braid it and pull it around my shoulder.

Booze-day.

I don't drink. But if I were 21 I think I'd have to say I'd need a break for a glass of wine. I don't want to make one more 'geology scrapbook' page using fashion magazine photos and writing paragraphs about how rust, fossils and volcanoes are formed. 10 down, 2 to go. For once, I am looking forward to sitting at the front desk.... doing nothing. After this project I am done for the semester homework wise.

I might treat myself to a little cleaning later. I think my desk drawers could use a good organize or perhaps I'll jump on the horse a little sooner than expected and just pack up everything and pretend that I'm moving soon.

I've been jumping from blog to blog finding fun inspirational things and I enjoyed these two. This jacket is hilarious. I'm not sure if you all know but I'm a big fan of IKEA and enjoy using these big blue bags for transporting things. This owl also gave me a big perk-up. I love finding new ways to draw owls.

Going Crazy

I cannot make one more to do list and I cannot read anything else about geology. I don't care about rocks and volcanoes. I also have no desire to cut out photos of soil and write about them and then put time and effort into making scrapbook pages for each one. I think I need a vacation... in my bed with a good book. I have sent a ton of emails today, a form of communication that is my least favorite. There is no fun in typing stale information in a formal style. Perhaps if I could just send a photo with every email I sent... it would at least entertain me.

My camera is calling my name, asking me to become one with its black plastic casing and filling the viewfinder with emotion and creativity. Not tonight Josie, just not tonight.

I want a self-portrait like this.

For a more covered look.

I decided this summer I need a little something more covering. I have a feeling instead of tanning by the pool I will be canoeing and hiking through rivers. Thanks to the new boyfriend I have been introduced to many new and fun activities. These are my new buys.

Polaroid.

I have one picture left in my camera and have been wondering what my subject should be. It amazes me that only the very special things get to be taken because of the price of the film. This will show you what people love the most, feel is important and think looks the best. When I get a fuji instax camera I will not be holding back on buying film. It's well worth the splurge.

Home.

I spent a great weekend at home. Although my dorm is becoming more bare my space at home is getting refreshened with decorations it hasn't seen in months. After unpacking a ton of stuff I started giving my garland, new owls and some old favorites new homes. This is my favorite space. I love my room and I can't wait to be nestled in its comfort again.

Crochet.

Last night Elaine taught me how to make scalloped garland and I fell in love. It is really easy to make and adds a cute little touch. I tacked it up to shoot it but plan on giving it a new home in Indy this weekend.

I also ended up buying new owls from etsy and are also taking them back home as well. I cannot wait to put all of my decorations from the dorm into my room at home. I need all of my creative things in one place.

The last photo is of my favorite owl that Adam got me for my birthday. Its a bead and haven't found the right necklace chain for it yet.

Feeling Bad

I finished 'I Just Want My Pants Back' and I have to admit, it was not that bad. It just took three-quarters of the book to get to the climax and for the most part, I hated the ending. It was boring and he never fell in love. So although not a terrible book, David Rosen does not deserve such hatred I dished out on his first novel.

Horrible Book.

I am exactly half way done with 'I Just Want My Pants Back' and there is still nothing that intrigues me about it. Why am I reading it, you ask. Well because if I don't finish it then I will find myself sitting on my bed, eyeing it on my bookcase from the other side of the room wondering if I was just a page or a chapter from something huge happening. Jason could die or end up gay and I'd never know it. So although the writing is funny but the story line is horrible I will continue on and read the remaining 114 pages. Hopefully I make it through in the next week without tearing my eyes out or dying of boredom. Dear David Rosen, try again.

Smoke Mom

When looking through photos on facebook of a girl I grew up with I was shocked. The little girl I remember has grown into a woman who has a liquor bottle in her hand in 45 of 50 photos. She has pictures of smoking next to her newborn and drinking, or chugging beer from a large plastic penis. I was taken aback! I never thought the day would've come where the most classy of my friends has become a crack mom. Is it just my high school, my old friends that has turned for worse or is it society in general?

Boring Hair.

How do you get wavy hair like this? If someone knows, feel free to fill me in.

Thanks.

I am never too happy with my hair. I had it curly and I wanted it straight. I have it short and now I want it long. Ugh, I wish it was easier.

Everyday for a year.

I started a new blog. Check it out.

"I will be photographing myself everyday for a year. I want to document the changes in my environment and my life as I progress through the rest of 2010 and 2011. Why this year?Because I have a gut feeling this years going to be different."

http://forayeareveryday.blogspot.com/

"I started sucking on your belly button"

I just heard these lyrics blaring from a girls phone. I'm embarrassed we live in such a society.

Missing Home.

Injuries, whether it be emotional or physical make me miss home. Life hasn't been working out in my favor lately. I think I'm ready to come home. I miss driving and having access to my dentist. As pathetic as it sounds, I miss having my mother's support when someone gets mad at me. She always had the right things to say.

We were selling rootbeer floats today. As our group of RAs were walking around pushing a flatbed cart my job was to sit on it and scoop ice cream. The cart speeds up and then stops, someone landing Jeremy on top of me. I landed on a plastic crate holding the pop. My back hurts and I have a welt on my arm.

I lost my best friends yesterday. I'm not even sure if you can call them best friends if you can lose them. My life isn't just too busy for me, but for the others in my life. I don't seem to have time for anyone else, let alone me. When I look into the future I don't see myself at BSU next year, therefore I'm not sure why I'm here now. I am ready to leave and return to some place welcoming and calm... an old home I hope to make new.

Blood.

Shaving is something I look forward to, it really is. I love the feeling of smooth arms and legs. I enjoy the feel of a new razor sliding across my skin. BUT not today. Today, the shower turned against me. As I was removing the hair from under my left upper arm I slipped on (something) and had to catch myself with the close tile wall. As I caught my breath I started crying. A burning pain was radiating from my skin. It was hollering at me, warning me of what had just occurred. I looked down to a very bloody limb.

I bandaged it. And then again because the high amount of blood gushing from it.

All is well now but it wasn't fun.

This is a warning to all, if you shave your arms... be careful.

More recently...

I also ordered some stuff from Elaine. My favorite things are the bows for my hair. I also bought a little pocket book, a flower pin and a bracelet... all for a good price too. Thanks Elaine for being so crafty!


Today while studying in the atrium and enjoying some delicious lunch I turned around to be scared the poop out of! This giant yellow rain drop thing was standing right behind me. I immediately turned to studying and pretended like he wasn't there. After twenty minutes of sweating in fear he finally left. Although it would be nice to overcome this phobia, I don't think it is going to happen anytime soon!