Adam keeps telling me that it's my turn to post on here. So, here is what has been going on. My job interview count is now up to five and my actual employment number is still a big fat zero. And I've completely lost count of how many applications I've submitted. Which means I'm slowly going crazy in this basement apartment. I feel like my life is at a standstill right now, or at least a transition. I mean, who else watches reruns, cleans, and crochets scarves all day? And then the sad thing is it's like the more bored I get, the more boring I become. It's a vicious cycle.
But! Adam and I did just revamp our weight loss efforts. Complete with a huge chart on our refrigerator! That makes it more serious, right? My goal is to lose ten pounds by my birthday. Hopefully we'll maintain our will power through the holidays! And SPEAKING OF HOLIDAYS!! My in-laws are coming for Christmas! I am so extremely excited to have Deb, Jim, and Jennifer here! I can't wait!
For this next holiday (Halloween) Adam and I are going to dress as Salt & Pepper. (It's the only thing I could talk Adam into because it only required a t-shirt) Maybe once we have kids, I can talk him into something a little more creative. We'll see.
Our calling at church has been.. an adventure. Who knew that trying to teach 5 year olds about how much their Heavenly Father loves them could be so extremely exhausting? It's been fun though. I love watching Adam learn how to interact with them. I got sick last weekend after we went camping with Rachel & Mike so I wasn't at church. Adam was so nervous to go without me. But I'm sure he did great!
Anyway, thats a little bit of what's been going on with the Bazzelle's lately. Sorry for the randomness.
Conference time is always a special time for me. Now though, it is one of the greatest times of the year. It was a year ago last weekend that I met Shaila for the first time. I will never forget our story and how I was interested in her sister Rachel at first. To be honest I don't think Shaila will ever let me forget that either. The thing is I really don't care how it happened but that it brought us together in the end. Mike and I invited their apartment over for dinner between conference sessions on Sunday. I am sure we grilled something, but I don't remember for sure. I know though that afterwords Mike told me he thought I had someone interested in me, the rest is history for all four of us.
Looking back on the last year spent with my best friend I have many memories. Most of which are so sacred and special they will stay between the two of us, however here are the highlights as I remember them.
1. Our first date, UP THE CANYON.
2. Carving a pumpkin with the Browning symbol.
3. Dressing up for halloween but not wanting to let anyone know that we liked each other so we didn't 'go together', but still spent all our time together at the party.
4. Talking/Texting the week we were apart around Christmas.
5. Her mom telling me that I should just come out to VA, and thanking me for how happy I made her daughter.
6. Meeting her family for the first time. They are so great and I love them so much. I couldn't have asked for a better set of in-laws.
7. Taking a girl home for Christmas and my mom 100% sure we would be married. She was right, as always.
8. Calling my Mom and telling her I had a fiance, her heart didn't stop but I know it skipped a beat or two.
9. Proposing and getting my words mixed up.
10. Giving Shaila the best birthday she has ever had!
11. Buying a ring, what an adventure trying to do that when Shaila wanted to be surprised.
12. Looking for an impossible apartment, and finding the perfect place for us after having a complete breakdown.
13. Being married, and sealed to my best friend in the whole world. Sorry Brandon, but I finally know why we never hung out after you met your wife.
14. Our Cruise and me not wanting to swim in the Ocean.
15. Meeting the rest of her family and seeing mine on our trip to GA this summer.
I cannot wait to see what else life has in store for us, but I know that with Shaila by my side we will get through any challenges that come our way, and we will have a LOT of joy along the way.
We all need to just vent sometimes. But, if you don't want to hear (read) someone else complaining, please just skip the first half of this post.
Lately, I've been feeling pretty pathetic. I've applied for 35+ jobs, had four interviews, three never called back, and one just told me yesterday that I didn't get the job.
I'm not going to school this semester, because we're trying to pay off a little debt. But, that's hard to do when only one of us has a job! Oh, and speaking of school, why can't schools just allow transfer credits from any school?! Neither UVU or BYU has the major that I started at BYU-I, therefore I have 37 credits that don't apply to anything here. How discouraging is that?
I've come to the realization that I've gained almost 35 pounds since graduating high school. Sick.
The list of people I know that are pregnant (or have had a baby within the last 6 months) has now reached 25. I'm happy for them, really. Jealous even. But, I honestly get freaked out when I think about it happening for us. I mean, how will we pay for everything? We both need to finish school.
I've also realized that your circle of friends really does change after you get married. Aside from Adam (who is my best friend) I can think of two other people that I interact with on a regular basis.
Now, I also realize that I can change all of this, and that I could have a much better attitude. But, don't we all just have those days when we just think "poor me"? Anyway, I do have good things to talk about as well.
For instance, Rachel and Mike are married now!!! I am so excited and happy for them. Rachel might kill me for this next part, but... I remember so many times that I cried over her in the past. I was so worried about her and I was just frustrated with a lot of the choices that she was making. I just wanted her to be happy, but hated that I couldn't choose how she found that happiness. She had to do it all on her own. And I am so immensely proud of the changes that she's made over the last year, and I'm extremely grateful to have her as a best friend again. I was finally able to cry tears of happiness as I watched her and Mike get sealed. So, so happy!
Also, I'm getting a tiny bit more crafty. I learned how to crochet just a couple months ago. I'm not that good yet, but I'm practicing. This is my attempt at a small doll blanket.
When I was finished, Adam asked if it was supposed to be a skirt. Ha! I'm now working on a scarf. It still looks a little misshapen, but it's going better than the blanket.. I think.
Also, last night our Relief Society had a craft night. And I'm pretty stoked about the end result of my project.
Cool, huh? It was just a plain piece of round wood when I started. But, three different coats of paint, a vinyl, and a couple clock hands later, voila! A super cute clock!
Anyway, I've got plenty of things to be grateful for. Most especially, my dear husband who tries to console me when I'm an emotional disaster. He is so wonderful and I'm happy to have him as my constant companion.
I would like to fist pose a question, before reading on ask yourself; What would your dream vacation consist of?
Did you think of water skiing, PGA golf courses, the circus, sitting on the beach, swimming, ice cream, family, ziplines from tree to tree, a huge floating island of fun, Dr. Pepper, and tons of food? Well our latest adventure consisted of all of that and more.
We recently made the 2,000 mile journey from Orem, UT to Pine Mountain, GA for a week of fun and excitement. It was one of the greatest vacations ever. Before I give a few highlights to remember I want to say one thing. I loved meeting all my new family. I love them so much and it was such a wonderful experience. I know my wife and I were meant for each other. I feel like I fit into her family so well. I love my whole extended family on both sides. I am so thankful for all my blessings and the wonderful people I get to be with everyday!
Friday
RELAX for a day in Wichita with my family. Such a great day.
Saturday
Driving... Driving... Driving. Arriving late that night at our Cabin in Calloway. We, Shaila and I were in charge of food for the week for our cabin so we made a late night run the 20 miles one way to Walmart for a two shopping cart trip! we managed to get too much food for the week, but it was worth it. I loved cooking all week for everyone.
Sunday
This day was a nice relaxing day, we had 80+ people in our family reunion and we slept in a little and all got up for a Sunday morning sacrament meeting. We took family pictures and then all sat down for a few talks. We received a very nice printed program with the typo of 'teetlink' on it. What a great laugh and then Grandma talking about how Calloway was a place where 'The Magic' could happen. Had a great BBQ and ended the day doing the ice cream boogie, Shaila may post the lyrics later.
Monday
Woke up late for breakfast with the family. The girls all had things to do all day, like a summer camp of amazing activities. So the older ones played some putt putt golf, then sat at the beach for a while followed by an afternoon on the floating water park. Aqua Island was amazing! The night ended with an FHE of get to know you games and for those there, "babies, babies, babies oh...."
Far away pic of Aqua Island
Tuesday
Dad left, sad morning. I took a drive back to Walmart for watermelon we needed for one of the activities later that day. Shaila, Rachel and their Mom did Zumba. Then in the afternoon was the family olympic games. Shaila and I were team captains and I think our team won! Although no winner was ever announced. We did minute to win it games followed by a sand castle building competition. It was a blast.
Wednesday
Tree top adventures!!!!
So much fun. That night was skit night.
Lyrics for our skit, sung to "I am 16 going on 17" (from The Sound of Music)
Erin: I am thirteen going on fourteen primping so I look great. I've put up my toys and moved on to boys but Dad says I'll have to wait.
Amber: I am sixteen going on seventeen dating now yes that's me. Josh is so neat and tells me I'm sweet but he lives over in BV.
Sammi: I am seventeen going on eighteen I love a missionary ( coming soon ) but I'll have to wait till 2013
Rachel: I am twenty one going on twenty two ready to say 'I do'. He is so handsome, we'll go romancing in just a month or two.
Shaila: I am twenty two going on twenty three and I just got married. he is so smart and such a sweetheart and I love his money.
Mom: Totally unprepared am I to face this world of Men. homecomings, prom, now weddings too. when will this ever end? (NEVER!) I need someone older and wiser telling me what to do...
Adam: I'm your son-in-law, favorite son-in-law. I'll take care of you!
Thursday
more putt-putt golf, relaxing day on the beach and some Wii!
Friday
cleaning up and more beach time. Flying High Circus at night.
Saturday
Woke up early to Drive... drive... and continue driving to Kansas.
Sunday
Another relaxing day in Kansas. Church with my family and then a great afternoon.
Monday
Drive... Drive... and arrive back to reality :(
First of all you have to know that I, Adam Bazzelle, have never been to a concert in my life. Don't be too shocked, according to Shaila there are many, many things that I have never done that are just a part of life. So shortly after we started dating it was announced that Brad Paisley was coming to Stadium of Fire. I love his lyrics, he just has the right amount of sarcasm and humor that i can't help but love it. So she told me without question we were going.
So while planning a wedding and spending money on that and a ring and everything else we splurged a little and got some tickets for Stadium of Fire. I have watched the fireworks many times outside the stadium but never from the inside. We were excited.
The long wait was a little hard to bear but there was so much going on that it wasn't too bad. We managed to make it without too many problems. The night finally came and we were ready. We decided to go early and get a good parking spot, so we went very early, an hour before they started seating. We stood around and people watched, always a favorite.
After watching people we got seated and got some stadium food for dinner, I had wanted a hot dog for a long time! After eating we waited more. Watching the stadium fill, wondering if we would have some space around us if people didn't show up.
Ten minutes before the start of the show people started piling in and the stadium was filled very quickly. The program itself was awesome. From the girls behind us making us deaf from David Archie boy, and the crazy country folk in front of us cheering for Brad it was a great experience. We felt very proud to call ourselves Americans. It was worth it. I would have to say that we had a blast, even if it took us an hour and a half to get back home after.
Thanks Freedom Festival for helping us celebrate our freedom. I am so grateful for the wonderful country we live in.
My job as a para-educator ended as the school year ended. I've applied for about ten different jobs now, and I've only been called for one interview so far.. which apparently didn't go that well since I haven't heard back from them. So, for now, I'm a housewife. Here are some confessions...
-I play Mario Galaxy until I lose all my lives and get to Game Over.
-Since seeing a garden snake on our sidewalk, I'm paranoid that one will get into our house.
-I tell myself every night before I go to sleep that I'll exercise for at least 30 minutes the next day. It rarely happens.
-I fix my hair on an average of two days a week now.
-I also tell myself that I'll try learning more Spanish and Chinese.
-Really, I have all kinds of good intentions that don't work out.
-I'm always checking the clock to see how many more hours it is until Adam gets off of work.
-I check Netflix all the time, but usually end up watching the same thing.
-Even though television is clearly meant for only your eyes and ears, I sometimes hold my nose while watching Hoarders.
-I think about how much laundry I already have to do with just the two of us, and it makes me shudder to think about what it will be like when we have kids. Props to all you moms out there.
Anyway, those are some thoughts for now.
Oh and PS- I'll get some wedding pictures up soon.
