Thursday, February 9, 2012
co-worker rainbows
My coworkers are the best. Today I received a phone charger (mine was broke and I did not want to buy a new one for $40) and I voicemail, simply playing Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass". Random BUT so applicable to me. These made my dad on so many levels.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
"Walk on a rainbow trail; walk on a trail of song, and all about you will be beauty. There is a way out of every dark mist, over a rainbow trail" - Robert Motherwell
I like that quote. I carry a printout of rainbow quotes in my planner for when I need inspiration, and I just rediscovered that one and was pleasantly surprised about how it fits right into my journey...although, once again, I have been a bit off on writing about a rainbow each day. In my head, I have decided that millions of people read this each day, and every day that passes without a post, throngs of people are besides themselves with grief, because alas, another day has gone by without a post. So to all the readers I have conjured up in my head, my deepest apologies.
This is going to be a bit non-traditional once again, just because I think its been about a week since the last post and I do not feel like straining my head to remember what happened on what exact day. Call me lazy, but I'm the author and I do want I want :) Today I am going to post 7 things that made me smile in the last 7 days! GET! EXCITED!
1.) Taking showers sitting down: There is nothing more magical then being outside in a warm downpour, and sitting in the shower gives me a brief moment of that love. Plus after I am a little pooped from Zumba, my lazy bones enjoy the relaxing break.
2.) Gramps going to the game: Bless my little grandpa's heart, but he is not the most mobile person. However, in the spirit of basketball, he got out of the house this weekend and I was so excited for him. Two of my cousins play varsity basketball on rival teams, and my Grandpa wanted to see them play. My uncle managed to finagle a special seat for him to sit on and it was so fun to watch him enjoy seeing his grandsons play ball. And not only did Grandpa make it out, but virtually the whole Haverkamp clan made an appearance...I just love my family.
3.) Crafty cardigan: I love to craft and Pinterest in my best friend ever. I found this super easy way to upgrade a plain cardigan with lace, thread and scissors. I generally have grand ambitions to make these amazing projects I envision in my head....but they always seem to end up half done or in a complete disaster. So when this turned out, I was PUMPED!!! Its cute, its crafty, its a completed project!
4.) Zumba Wii: I keep posting about Zumba, but seriously, it is my new love. I had gotten a dance video game for Christmas that I did not want, so I exchanged it for Zumba Wii...so great, so amazing! I sweat up a storm and kick the dog (on accident) in the head while doing it, but I am just amazed that I finally (finally!) found an exercise I thoroughly enjoy.
5.) Toddlers in tutus: Again, I attempted to craft....this time it was a tutu for my niece...after breaking two needles on the sewing machine...plus breaking the sewing machine, I gave up and decided to hand sew it and totally make up what I was doing. And it turned out! My sister brought it out to her his weekend (she lives in Colorado) and this is what I got sent back:
I like that quote. I carry a printout of rainbow quotes in my planner for when I need inspiration, and I just rediscovered that one and was pleasantly surprised about how it fits right into my journey...although, once again, I have been a bit off on writing about a rainbow each day. In my head, I have decided that millions of people read this each day, and every day that passes without a post, throngs of people are besides themselves with grief, because alas, another day has gone by without a post. So to all the readers I have conjured up in my head, my deepest apologies.
This is going to be a bit non-traditional once again, just because I think its been about a week since the last post and I do not feel like straining my head to remember what happened on what exact day. Call me lazy, but I'm the author and I do want I want :) Today I am going to post 7 things that made me smile in the last 7 days! GET! EXCITED!
1.) Taking showers sitting down: There is nothing more magical then being outside in a warm downpour, and sitting in the shower gives me a brief moment of that love. Plus after I am a little pooped from Zumba, my lazy bones enjoy the relaxing break.
2.) Gramps going to the game: Bless my little grandpa's heart, but he is not the most mobile person. However, in the spirit of basketball, he got out of the house this weekend and I was so excited for him. Two of my cousins play varsity basketball on rival teams, and my Grandpa wanted to see them play. My uncle managed to finagle a special seat for him to sit on and it was so fun to watch him enjoy seeing his grandsons play ball. And not only did Grandpa make it out, but virtually the whole Haverkamp clan made an appearance...I just love my family.
3.) Crafty cardigan: I love to craft and Pinterest in my best friend ever. I found this super easy way to upgrade a plain cardigan with lace, thread and scissors. I generally have grand ambitions to make these amazing projects I envision in my head....but they always seem to end up half done or in a complete disaster. So when this turned out, I was PUMPED!!! Its cute, its crafty, its a completed project!
4.) Zumba Wii: I keep posting about Zumba, but seriously, it is my new love. I had gotten a dance video game for Christmas that I did not want, so I exchanged it for Zumba Wii...so great, so amazing! I sweat up a storm and kick the dog (on accident) in the head while doing it, but I am just amazed that I finally (finally!) found an exercise I thoroughly enjoy.
5.) Toddlers in tutus: Again, I attempted to craft....this time it was a tutu for my niece...after breaking two needles on the sewing machine...plus breaking the sewing machine, I gave up and decided to hand sew it and totally make up what I was doing. And it turned out! My sister brought it out to her his weekend (she lives in Colorado) and this is what I got sent back:
too stinking cute
6.) Parker: My friend's baby just turned one this past week, and she asked if I would take (informal) family pictures for her (i.e rapidly clicking pictures with her really nice camera, and her editing the crap out of them). I have to confess that I do not get to her house as much as I should, and little Parker has gotten so big and so cute since last time I have seen him. We got some great pictures of the stud (and his studly parents) and he just melted my little heart. Too cute for his own good
7.) Bowling with boys: My boyfriend had a work party this weekend...which meant the whole factory went bowling. I love bowling. and I love meeting all the people that the boyf talks about from work. He has told some great stories about the shenanigans that go on at work, and now I can actually picture the people, not just nod my head blankly and laugh when it seems appropriate :) Its also so good to see the relationship the boyf has formed with his employees...it makes me proud of what a good worker he is
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Random Rainbows
Again, I am just a little behind :)
Thursday: I have never been one to exercise religiously; I generally go really strong for like 2 weeks and then take about a year hiatus and start the process all over again. However, I think I have finally found the magic workout...Zumba Zumba Zumba! Its so fun, I sweat, and time just flies. I think it really helps that my bestie is the instructor so that motivates me to go, as well as the fact that my mom and sister typically come. Its just good time.
And this week, my wonderful friend Kelsey surprised me afterwards and sent a little love my way...Rockstar and Twix. Hollar. So sweet and thoughtful!
Friday: The doggie brought a little rainbow to my afternoon on Friday...I should preface this by saying that this dog has no social boundaries and he gets away with murder. One of his favorite things to do is have heavy make-out sessions (with tongue) which to any normal person is widely awkward and slightly inappropriate to do with a dog. But he loves it...and is really strong, so when he pins me down, I really do not have a choice :) Anyways, for whatever insane reason, I was watching Titanic (what a debby-downer movie) and I started singing the theme song to Koopa...which prompted him to drop everything, pin me to the couch and attack me with his tongue. So I'd stop singing...he'd jump off the couch, but the moment I would start again, WHOOSH!, back to the couch he'd run and start the process all over. I still am not sure if he was doing that because he was so impressed with my skills or because he desperately wanted me to shut my trap :)
Saturday: This kind of ties into Friday as well, but I attended a conference at a church this weekend with my mom and sister and, although some content was difficult to process and such, it was something I really needed to hear. It was all on loving well - not only others, but also yourself. Its amazing how if we do not love ourselves well, we can not love others well. A lot to sort through, but well worth going
Thursday: I have never been one to exercise religiously; I generally go really strong for like 2 weeks and then take about a year hiatus and start the process all over again. However, I think I have finally found the magic workout...Zumba Zumba Zumba! Its so fun, I sweat, and time just flies. I think it really helps that my bestie is the instructor so that motivates me to go, as well as the fact that my mom and sister typically come. Its just good time.
And this week, my wonderful friend Kelsey surprised me afterwards and sent a little love my way...Rockstar and Twix. Hollar. So sweet and thoughtful!
Friday: The doggie brought a little rainbow to my afternoon on Friday...I should preface this by saying that this dog has no social boundaries and he gets away with murder. One of his favorite things to do is have heavy make-out sessions (with tongue) which to any normal person is widely awkward and slightly inappropriate to do with a dog. But he loves it...and is really strong, so when he pins me down, I really do not have a choice :) Anyways, for whatever insane reason, I was watching Titanic (what a debby-downer movie) and I started singing the theme song to Koopa...which prompted him to drop everything, pin me to the couch and attack me with his tongue. So I'd stop singing...he'd jump off the couch, but the moment I would start again, WHOOSH!, back to the couch he'd run and start the process all over. I still am not sure if he was doing that because he was so impressed with my skills or because he desperately wanted me to shut my trap :)
Saturday: This kind of ties into Friday as well, but I attended a conference at a church this weekend with my mom and sister and, although some content was difficult to process and such, it was something I really needed to hear. It was all on loving well - not only others, but also yourself. Its amazing how if we do not love ourselves well, we can not love others well. A lot to sort through, but well worth going
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
a dreary rainbow
I know the whole point of finding my bright spot each day is to combat those times when life really starts to get me down....but sometimes it is just really tough to do that. I have been on a pretty emotional rollercoaster for the last week and a half due to life and life happenings. When you are grieving a part of your life or something in your life that is being taken away, its incredibly hard to want to find a positive because everything hurts so bad. I know that maybe I should really push to get myself more positive and more upbeat, but I think it will take me a quick second to shake off the rain.
I do know, that despite this yuck time, I do have subtle rainbows that are always there and never leave me...I have a faith in God who is much bigger than me, and family who loves me unconditionally. They have really stepped up to the plate and given me love in exactly the capacity that I need. I love them and I love that they are my eternal rainbow.
I do know, that despite this yuck time, I do have subtle rainbows that are always there and never leave me...I have a faith in God who is much bigger than me, and family who loves me unconditionally. They have really stepped up to the plate and given me love in exactly the capacity that I need. I love them and I love that they are my eternal rainbow.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
backlog of rainbow
Because I know myself so well, I KNEW I was going to have a hard time blogging something everyday...I like to think it is because I do not have internet at my apartment, but I know its because I can be such a scatterbrain! So here is a recap of my rainbows from the last few days
THURSDAY - SHAKE IT RAINBOW: Thursday nights = Zumba nights! I have so much stinking fun going to zumba. I am extremely out of shape, which leads to Tomato Face Kelli, but I definitely leave with a huge endorphin high! My friend Kellie is the best instructor and she inspires me to shake what my momma gave me!
FRIDAY - BARGAIN RAINBOW: There is nothing more that I love than a super duper deal. I am dutch, obvi. I had to run some errands at the mall, and on impulse I decided to go into Old Navy....bad idea. Not only did they have insane clearance sales, all clearance items were an additional 40% off...yessssss. I got $80 worth of stuff for $13. A dress in my favorite colors, a sweater that is deliciously warm, and cute slipper boots (for $1.18!)....oh my heart was so happy!
SATURDAY - FOOD RAINBOW: There is a secret gem of a Mexican restaurant that my parents introduced me to that I am obsessed with! I was able to convince my mom, dad and sister to all go for dinner and anytime all 4 of us get together its a little ridic. Good food + good company = good times
SUNDAY - RELAXATION RAINBOW: I was just happy to nap and read all day. Some days we just need those small pleasures
MONDAY - DAY OFF RAINBOW: Happy Martin Luther King, JR Day! I guess that means I have the day off. Holla
TUESDAY - RED PANTS RAINBOW: I have a pair of skinny red jeans and I love them, and I wore them today. It made me happy.
THURSDAY - SHAKE IT RAINBOW: Thursday nights = Zumba nights! I have so much stinking fun going to zumba. I am extremely out of shape, which leads to Tomato Face Kelli, but I definitely leave with a huge endorphin high! My friend Kellie is the best instructor and she inspires me to shake what my momma gave me!
FRIDAY - BARGAIN RAINBOW: There is nothing more that I love than a super duper deal. I am dutch, obvi. I had to run some errands at the mall, and on impulse I decided to go into Old Navy....bad idea. Not only did they have insane clearance sales, all clearance items were an additional 40% off...yessssss. I got $80 worth of stuff for $13. A dress in my favorite colors, a sweater that is deliciously warm, and cute slipper boots (for $1.18!)....oh my heart was so happy!
SATURDAY - FOOD RAINBOW: There is a secret gem of a Mexican restaurant that my parents introduced me to that I am obsessed with! I was able to convince my mom, dad and sister to all go for dinner and anytime all 4 of us get together its a little ridic. Good food + good company = good times
SUNDAY - RELAXATION RAINBOW: I was just happy to nap and read all day. Some days we just need those small pleasures
MONDAY - DAY OFF RAINBOW: Happy Martin Luther King, JR Day! I guess that means I have the day off. Holla
TUESDAY - RED PANTS RAINBOW: I have a pair of skinny red jeans and I love them, and I wore them today. It made me happy.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
musical rainbow
Apparently weekends are not good for me and blogger, but never fear, I did look for rainbows all weekend and did find them each day. Its amazing - when I am intentionally looking for positive things, they seem to pop up all over. Its like a little treasure hunt each day.
I decided, as a way to backtrack for my missed days, that I am going to share 6 (the number of days I missed plus today. duh) songs from my most recent burned CD that I am obsessed with. I love music so incredibly much and anytime I download new music and burn new CDs I listen to them excessively and sing my little heart out in my car. These have been my rainbows:
1.) Disappear - Christina Perri...I don't know how I am just listening to her. love her. It seems like every new song I listen to of hers speak right to whatever I am going through at that exact moment.
2.) Safe and Sound - Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars...1.) I love the Civil Wars 2.) I love the Hunger Games trilogy 3.) I tolerate Taylor Swift...this is one of the songs off the Hunger Games soundtrack and its haunting and delicious. It actually makes me want to revise the previous statement to "I love Taylor Swift"
3.) Alone With You - Jake Owen...I'm on a country kick. girl can't help it.
4.) Eve - Misty Miller...This is not my favorite song of hers, but it is the one I happen to put on this cd...and despite that, I still find myself listening to it over. and over. and over. girl can sing.
5.) ABC's - Knaan...listen to it and you will love it too.
6.) The Only One - Hot Chelle Rae...I don't even know who this band is supposed to be, but I guess they are popular now (?). but i like. I'll be trendy if needed.
and there you go. happy listening and happy Wednesday.
I decided, as a way to backtrack for my missed days, that I am going to share 6 (the number of days I missed plus today. duh) songs from my most recent burned CD that I am obsessed with. I love music so incredibly much and anytime I download new music and burn new CDs I listen to them excessively and sing my little heart out in my car. These have been my rainbows:
1.) Disappear - Christina Perri...I don't know how I am just listening to her. love her. It seems like every new song I listen to of hers speak right to whatever I am going through at that exact moment.
2.) Safe and Sound - Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars...1.) I love the Civil Wars 2.) I love the Hunger Games trilogy 3.) I tolerate Taylor Swift...this is one of the songs off the Hunger Games soundtrack and its haunting and delicious. It actually makes me want to revise the previous statement to "I love Taylor Swift"
3.) Alone With You - Jake Owen...I'm on a country kick. girl can't help it.
4.) Eve - Misty Miller...This is not my favorite song of hers, but it is the one I happen to put on this cd...and despite that, I still find myself listening to it over. and over. and over. girl can sing.
5.) ABC's - Knaan...listen to it and you will love it too.
6.) The Only One - Hot Chelle Rae...I don't even know who this band is supposed to be, but I guess they are popular now (?). but i like. I'll be trendy if needed.
and there you go. happy listening and happy Wednesday.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
runway rainbow
I love Project Runway. so much
and today was the beginning of the All-Star season.
hollar.
and today was the beginning of the All-Star season.
hollar.
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