This past weekend was my 10th anniversary. I was magically whisped away to Washington Pa to celebrate with the love of my life. Needless to say it was the best trip ever. From changing hotels because we found porn mags under the mattress of the room we checked into ( we didn't stay & didn't have to pay for it), to finding a piece of plastic in my lasagna, to playing put put golf & getting beat by 5 strokes & don't forget that the new hotel we decided to stay at had to sound the fire alarm on us in the middle of our favorite tv show, & also that on the ride home Jimmy decided to take this detour that lasted 1 1/2 hours out of our way where we ended up in the boonies of Pa just so we could see a park, we had a blast!!
I returned to work today, only to find out that the air conditioner in my half of the building has ceased to operate. It must be 100 & i lost count!!! Everyone is slurping popcicles & trying to beat the heat. My co-worker brought a fan in & all of my papers went flying.
It was decided by management that we could dress in shorts tomorrow because the air conditioner is not to be repaired until Friday. I have been running around the office singing Christmas Carols, because I figure it's all a mind game anyway. However I don't think it's helping. There are threats of boycotting work if this heat keeps up!! lol lol
I guess I'm a "Hot Child in the City"
capt, here's lookin' at you
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
If I'd only known then.. what I know now...
Ok, so I was home the other day going through old VHS tapes & I came across my first wedding tape to a man named Brian. It was the craziest thing I had ever seen. Watching it now, after 14 years, I had so many mixed emotions. I was an awesome looking thing back then.. !!! Really loved that dress although it was borrowed.. My parents look so stressed out (Guess they knew I was making a mistake but still supported me) Oh My... I actually had the song " The Rose by Conway Twitty played at my wedding?? Traped through 3 foot of snow in shoes & hose & had to take off a winter coat when I went through the door!! Got my hair done that morning & then couldn't do anything with it for about a month afterward because the beautician fixed it to suit the veil (which I guess she thought I would be wearing for eternity). No honeymoon. What the hell was I thinking?? Watching this was so depressing & hilarious at the same time. It was like a bad episode of Married with Children. There he was.. standing there.. the man I was supposed to spend the rest of my life with.. rubbing snuff & chewing his lip during our vows( ohhhhhhhhh) . When we said our vows, I think I looked at him briefly & he looked at me briefly. We were 2 scared kids standing up there. No one in the audience is smiling. Everyone looks as though they are attending a funeral of someone they don't even know!! (lol lol lol) It was a rather small wedding with about 15 people. The way Brian wanted it. Like he was embarrassed to be with me.
I think the only highlight out of the whole thing was seeing loved ones in the background who have since passed away. My grandfather, who married us, even seemed sad. He was so serious. However, it was really awesome to hear his voice again. I miss him everyday. I miss my grandmother who was there too. She looked so plump & healthy. Not like the past few months before she died.
Brian's mother was on the tape also. She has since past as well. I think she hated having me for a daughter in law, but after the marriage was over, we really got along extremely well. Even now, I can't remember what it was like to be married to him. Of course I remember some good times & funny stories to tell, but it was a drama filled marriage with plenty of arguing & jealousy.
I won't be hypocritical & say that I wish I had never married him. That was a choice I made. I was proud of it at the time. He was my first, & I thought by marrying him in the eyes of God, I was making myself worthy of something true & pure. It taught me alot. I think that was when I started to really grow up, only to realize that our marriage probably wouldn't last.
Then I watched my wedding tape to Jimmy Henline. Complete 365 difference!! It was beautiful. I was a little more weathered then, but boy was I happy!! He just kept staring at me. I just kept staring at him. We were truly happy that day. Sharing smiles that only we understood. When our vows were said, we looked at each other. We meant what we said. We embraced that day with everything that was in us. I wore off white which I deemed appropriate. My cousin sang. It was alot better than any recording . My family was there & smiling. The cake was beautiful. The first dance was beautiful. Jimmy looked like a little Ken doll!!! lol lol It was real family oriented. We spent our first night as a married couple in an RV ( oh yessssssss) * then went to Virginia Beach!!It was in a nutshell.. the most incredibly happiest event with plenty of well- wishers, plenty of sunshine, smiles, & love. That's the way it should have been from the beginning.
As Jimmy & I begin our 10th anniversary, I still wonder how it all happened.
How could I have started out so unhappy & went to absolute fabulousness?? I remember asking God to allow me to be happy in my life & He really went overboard. Ok, so it's not always sunshine & rainbows, but as we set watching that wedding tape together last night, it brought back so many memories of the happiest day of our life. Jimmy squeezed my hand when the Minister said " remember how you feel right now & all the little things that brought you together, because it'll be those special times that help you make it through the rough ones." I believe that we both looked at each other with knowing glances & just smiled. His statement was so true.
If I'd only known then.. what I know now... I don't know if I would have changed my mind in marrying Brian. I probably would have. Had I known that Jimmy was my real one true love, I would have waited. I feel so embarrassed sometimes thinking that I put my immediate family through 2 weddings. Having to get dressed up & participate in something that should have completed me the first time. But I am greatful that they were there through it all.
In conclusion, I love being Mrs. Henline. I love it that we are simpatico even if the world is falling apart around us. I love it that I stare at my ring everyday remembering when it was put on my finger. I am truly blessed that my life has turned out so well.
Capt. , I am happy!!!!!!
I think the only highlight out of the whole thing was seeing loved ones in the background who have since passed away. My grandfather, who married us, even seemed sad. He was so serious. However, it was really awesome to hear his voice again. I miss him everyday. I miss my grandmother who was there too. She looked so plump & healthy. Not like the past few months before she died.
Brian's mother was on the tape also. She has since past as well. I think she hated having me for a daughter in law, but after the marriage was over, we really got along extremely well. Even now, I can't remember what it was like to be married to him. Of course I remember some good times & funny stories to tell, but it was a drama filled marriage with plenty of arguing & jealousy.
I won't be hypocritical & say that I wish I had never married him. That was a choice I made. I was proud of it at the time. He was my first, & I thought by marrying him in the eyes of God, I was making myself worthy of something true & pure. It taught me alot. I think that was when I started to really grow up, only to realize that our marriage probably wouldn't last.
Then I watched my wedding tape to Jimmy Henline. Complete 365 difference!! It was beautiful. I was a little more weathered then, but boy was I happy!! He just kept staring at me. I just kept staring at him. We were truly happy that day. Sharing smiles that only we understood. When our vows were said, we looked at each other. We meant what we said. We embraced that day with everything that was in us. I wore off white which I deemed appropriate. My cousin sang. It was alot better than any recording . My family was there & smiling. The cake was beautiful. The first dance was beautiful. Jimmy looked like a little Ken doll!!! lol lol It was real family oriented. We spent our first night as a married couple in an RV ( oh yessssssss) * then went to Virginia Beach!!It was in a nutshell.. the most incredibly happiest event with plenty of well- wishers, plenty of sunshine, smiles, & love. That's the way it should have been from the beginning.
As Jimmy & I begin our 10th anniversary, I still wonder how it all happened.
How could I have started out so unhappy & went to absolute fabulousness?? I remember asking God to allow me to be happy in my life & He really went overboard. Ok, so it's not always sunshine & rainbows, but as we set watching that wedding tape together last night, it brought back so many memories of the happiest day of our life. Jimmy squeezed my hand when the Minister said " remember how you feel right now & all the little things that brought you together, because it'll be those special times that help you make it through the rough ones." I believe that we both looked at each other with knowing glances & just smiled. His statement was so true.
If I'd only known then.. what I know now... I don't know if I would have changed my mind in marrying Brian. I probably would have. Had I known that Jimmy was my real one true love, I would have waited. I feel so embarrassed sometimes thinking that I put my immediate family through 2 weddings. Having to get dressed up & participate in something that should have completed me the first time. But I am greatful that they were there through it all.
In conclusion, I love being Mrs. Henline. I love it that we are simpatico even if the world is falling apart around us. I love it that I stare at my ring everyday remembering when it was put on my finger. I am truly blessed that my life has turned out so well.
Capt. , I am happy!!!!!!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
valley worlds of ...... whew!!!
My niece samantha has come to visit. She will be here until next Tuesday. I got to take the day off of work today, because my nephew has been with us for a month & I haven't got to spend any time with them. We went just across the border to Pennsylvania so I could see Lil Bit's sister, Half Pint. She is the most adorable thing & she just sleeps & sleeps. She resembles Lil Bit, but she really has a look all her own. My cousin Lois looked really good. She actually looks rested & she said that Half Pint slept through the night last night.
After we were done there, we ventured to Valley Worlds of Fun in Fairmont. It was a great day. I was actually surprised that this 34 yr. old woman could keep up with all those young kids. I climbed that rock wall like a pro. Although I know I'll not be able to move tomorrow.
We rode the water boats & played laser tag.
Had a great time. Until later.....
captain jive.. i miss you!!
After we were done there, we ventured to Valley Worlds of Fun in Fairmont. It was a great day. I was actually surprised that this 34 yr. old woman could keep up with all those young kids. I climbed that rock wall like a pro. Although I know I'll not be able to move tomorrow.
We rode the water boats & played laser tag.
Had a great time. Until later.....
captain jive.. i miss you!!
Friday, July 4, 2008
just catching up
It has been a while since my last blog, so on this one I have decided to play catch up!! Jimmy went to Texas & surprise!!! It's a boy!!! Our nephew came back with him. His name is Jordan & we have had a good visit. Weird how you have to adjust to things you're not used to!! Like, I can't run naked out to the dryer to grab clothes & have had to play Betty Crocker for almost a month now, but things are good.
Got to see Cousin Jive finally!! My goodness Colt is getting so big & babbling!!! He was singing with me & playing.. Cousin Joe got stuck working with Uncle Bob to assemble a swing set. Captian was the navigator & all went well.
My Cousin Lois had a new baby!! She is just as cute as Lil Bit, who called to tell me that she had a baby sister!! it was the cutest thing ever.
I'm setting here tonight, July 4th, no fireworks because of the weather. Happy Birthday America & to my best friend Hope!!!
I have been singing patriotic songs all day!!
My nephew Kenny had a wedding reception for the WV crew today!! It was nice to see the family.
Jessica is getting over the flu.. She called today to borrow movies. Hopefully she'll feel better soon & get married so my parents will get off my back about grandchildren!!
That's it for now!! Hope Everyone has a great 4th!!
Got to see Cousin Jive finally!! My goodness Colt is getting so big & babbling!!! He was singing with me & playing.. Cousin Joe got stuck working with Uncle Bob to assemble a swing set. Captian was the navigator & all went well.
My Cousin Lois had a new baby!! She is just as cute as Lil Bit, who called to tell me that she had a baby sister!! it was the cutest thing ever.
I'm setting here tonight, July 4th, no fireworks because of the weather. Happy Birthday America & to my best friend Hope!!!
I have been singing patriotic songs all day!!
My nephew Kenny had a wedding reception for the WV crew today!! It was nice to see the family.
Jessica is getting over the flu.. She called today to borrow movies. Hopefully she'll feel better soon & get married so my parents will get off my back about grandchildren!!
That's it for now!! Hope Everyone has a great 4th!!
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