In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see to flowers that blossom at their feet.
-Albert Schweizer
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Actions and Words
Not much has been going on lately. Kyle works I clean read and watch Extreme home make over. I never realized how deserving some families are of these new homes. There was one guy today that was a biker/ priest by far my favorite person on the show. He turned his garage into a safe haven for kids in the town, He said some thing along the lines that if you are kind and care about someone and let them know that they are worth something that they will in turn make it so that others feel the same that they do. I thought that was really cool and insightful. (though I most likely slaughtered it.) Just was a nice gesture that he who had nothing gave everything to other people. Made me feel very lucky to know such people as himself. those people are the kind of people that deserve the best in life. The ones who still wake up and smile even though their whole world is crashing down. I Admire people who do this. Who know what is more important in life other then having the nice things. They give so that others will hopefully return the favor to someone else.
On a some what different topic.This sounds a little lame but I am an observer I watch other people, and their reactions to different things. So when I am in a large group setting and I am not talking I am always watching people. You would be surprised how many people easily get hurt by the smallest things. Or who wants to be with who. Out here that is all I pretty much do. I observe. I listen but don't talk very often. and it is interesting to see so many different peoples relationships and how they interact with each other. Or how much you learn about yourself. I hope that when people look at me and my husband that they see the people that are trying to make this place a better one. If there was one thing I learned from observing my parents was how to be a leader by setting an example. growing up your teachers and parents tell you that actions speak louder then words and they do. More often then not they do. I hope that I have impacted the lives around me in a good way Even if I didn't reach out and tell people things.
I hope that my actions spoke louder then my words...
-Christin
Favorite picture of Kyle and I.
On a some what different topic.This sounds a little lame but I am an observer I watch other people, and their reactions to different things. So when I am in a large group setting and I am not talking I am always watching people. You would be surprised how many people easily get hurt by the smallest things. Or who wants to be with who. Out here that is all I pretty much do. I observe. I listen but don't talk very often. and it is interesting to see so many different peoples relationships and how they interact with each other. Or how much you learn about yourself. I hope that when people look at me and my husband that they see the people that are trying to make this place a better one. If there was one thing I learned from observing my parents was how to be a leader by setting an example. growing up your teachers and parents tell you that actions speak louder then words and they do. More often then not they do. I hope that I have impacted the lives around me in a good way Even if I didn't reach out and tell people things.
I hope that my actions spoke louder then my words...
-Christin
Favorite picture of Kyle and I.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Dear Jason
Dear Jason,
I never really got to thank you in high school or even when we were younger, I hope you know that you are one of the most amazing, wonderful, and kind people I have ever met in my life. I honestly was and still am jealous of you. You have all of the talent and abilities in world. You have done somethings that I myself would never have the guts to do. You are kind loving and just an amazing person. You have loved me when I hurt one of your best friends because I didn't love him, and he loved me. You were my big brother when boys at school would hit on me, You were my shoulder to cry on when I needed help, You are perfect to me. I love that you can make friends, and that you look like Jeff and I, You tried to keep me from trouble, and tried getting me out of trouble; you shared your snacks; your insight; your knowledge; You shared everything...
I know that sometimes I acted like I knew more then you or that I was better then you, but really you were always ALWAYS better then me. I wish I had the kind of heart that you do. Your compassion and forgiveness is more then I have ever experienced. More people love you and respect you then you know. I am glad you haven't changed because others didn't understand who you are and what you stand for. I honestly have the best feeling that who ever you marry will be one of the luckiest people in world; She will be everything that you want. I just hope that you know that you can achieve what ever you want in your life. Don't ever take what you have been given for granted. Never loose your faith in your family, your friends, and yourself.
I am one of the luckiest sisters in the world for having awesome siblings. I am just glad that in heaven we all chose each other.
I love you Jason.
(I think I am going to write more "letters")
-Christin
I never really got to thank you in high school or even when we were younger, I hope you know that you are one of the most amazing, wonderful, and kind people I have ever met in my life. I honestly was and still am jealous of you. You have all of the talent and abilities in world. You have done somethings that I myself would never have the guts to do. You are kind loving and just an amazing person. You have loved me when I hurt one of your best friends because I didn't love him, and he loved me. You were my big brother when boys at school would hit on me, You were my shoulder to cry on when I needed help, You are perfect to me. I love that you can make friends, and that you look like Jeff and I, You tried to keep me from trouble, and tried getting me out of trouble; you shared your snacks; your insight; your knowledge; You shared everything...
I know that sometimes I acted like I knew more then you or that I was better then you, but really you were always ALWAYS better then me. I wish I had the kind of heart that you do. Your compassion and forgiveness is more then I have ever experienced. More people love you and respect you then you know. I am glad you haven't changed because others didn't understand who you are and what you stand for. I honestly have the best feeling that who ever you marry will be one of the luckiest people in world; She will be everything that you want. I just hope that you know that you can achieve what ever you want in your life. Don't ever take what you have been given for granted. Never loose your faith in your family, your friends, and yourself.
I am one of the luckiest sisters in the world for having awesome siblings. I am just glad that in heaven we all chose each other.
I love you Jason.
(I think I am going to write more "letters")
-Christin
Friday, February 19, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Fort Drum Diaries, Dear life.
Dear life...
Things have been interesting... Kyle and I have moved into our wonderful Apartment. Things are wonderful, We have furniture a TV a good size floor plan. I can't help but tell you but it has been an amazing time. We JUST got Cable and internet and so as promised I have been taking pictures.
Bathroom:
Bedroom:
Kitchen/Living room/Dining Room:
Grocery shopping is a blast we did that for the first time together and I have almost as much fun shopping with him as much as I do with my mother. He is just as bad as a little kid; He sneaks things into the cart when he thinks I wont notice. We are good at compromises we have learned, and Meal Plans are ALWAYS a good idea for us. We wanted to eat healthy so we have gotten lots of fruit and veggies, Lots of Organic foods and low fat food.
We have bought two things of cottage cheese and each of them, taste horrible. So! We will be asking the mother about what kind she gets.
Hoping to get lots of pictures on the walls soon, things will be homey feelings as soon as it's time to move back to Iowa. I miss Iowa with all of my heart, I miss my dogs, my Mom, my rusty old truck, Jen, my Dad, The Corn, Kyle's mom, but I guess most of all I miss the security.
Speaking of Security... I will admit I am a very Cedar Rapids Iowa person. But here in New York I am ok here, I am happy about being home but I am happy with being here with Kyle Everyday is an adventure. I know as time goes on and we change that it will be different but for now I am content. both of us have agreed we will live close to home. Or at least try to. We are both home bodies, but in the end we will go where ever we need to go.
Sometimes I wonder about how life will go. I want an education so bad, and I know I will help support my family later on in life. I will have kids and everything. I just want Kyle by my side and a good family and friend base behind me. Mostly family though cause family is important. Thats why I love hanging out with Jen, we had our downs and our ups but now we are better then ever. I am happy about that she's awesome. My sister still doesn't talk to me though. Work in progress. Wish I could be a better sister... I will try harder I guess I have wrongered her. I have to be better.
-Christin
Things have been interesting... Kyle and I have moved into our wonderful Apartment. Things are wonderful, We have furniture a TV a good size floor plan. I can't help but tell you but it has been an amazing time. We JUST got Cable and internet and so as promised I have been taking pictures.
Bathroom:
Bedroom:
Kitchen/Living room/Dining Room:
Grocery shopping is a blast we did that for the first time together and I have almost as much fun shopping with him as much as I do with my mother. He is just as bad as a little kid; He sneaks things into the cart when he thinks I wont notice. We are good at compromises we have learned, and Meal Plans are ALWAYS a good idea for us. We wanted to eat healthy so we have gotten lots of fruit and veggies, Lots of Organic foods and low fat food.
We have bought two things of cottage cheese and each of them, taste horrible. So! We will be asking the mother about what kind she gets.
Hoping to get lots of pictures on the walls soon, things will be homey feelings as soon as it's time to move back to Iowa. I miss Iowa with all of my heart, I miss my dogs, my Mom, my rusty old truck, Jen, my Dad, The Corn, Kyle's mom, but I guess most of all I miss the security.
Speaking of Security... I will admit I am a very Cedar Rapids Iowa person. But here in New York I am ok here, I am happy about being home but I am happy with being here with Kyle Everyday is an adventure. I know as time goes on and we change that it will be different but for now I am content. both of us have agreed we will live close to home. Or at least try to. We are both home bodies, but in the end we will go where ever we need to go.
Sometimes I wonder about how life will go. I want an education so bad, and I know I will help support my family later on in life. I will have kids and everything. I just want Kyle by my side and a good family and friend base behind me. Mostly family though cause family is important. Thats why I love hanging out with Jen, we had our downs and our ups but now we are better then ever. I am happy about that she's awesome. My sister still doesn't talk to me though. Work in progress. Wish I could be a better sister... I will try harder I guess I have wrongered her. I have to be better.
-Christin
Friday, January 29, 2010
Dear mom, and day Five of fort Drum.
Dear mom,
I just wanted to say thank you... Thanks for pushing me. Thanks for being my mom and thanks for being awesome. I don't think I can ever thank you enough for being there for me even when I was wrong. You were there when I was little and wanted to be just like my brothers, when I was just entering high school popular and happy, When I came off the stage crying cause my shoulders hurt so bad and you had your home made first aid kit ready with your arms wide open, and even my last years of my new life with little to no friends, and my new found love of showing my nerdy self. Even if that meant dancing down the isles of the grocery store singing some unknown band; and all you do is smile at me and continued shopping.
I don't think you mind.
Being my best friend that is. Going to movies, eating dinner, and finding the craziest things in the department stores... I don't mind either though. I don't know how many kids at my young age have a love like mine for my mom and my crazy dad that inspires me to be a better person (Sorry dad your for another post), I am really grateful that up there in heaven in some divine nature we were able to be brought together. I am glad that you have supported me in the things that I thought was right for me. Even if they seemed like a bad idea at the time.
There is still that Taylor Swift song (though I do not fully support Taylor Swift I will admit she does have a few good songs.
The Best Day By Taylor Swift
The Best day
I love my mom I won't lie Shes the best...
Fort Drum..
I ran Four miles today. It wasn't the same though There was no dad and no old people. There was no one actually... That kinda sucked.. Oh well... Other then That Kyle brought me Breakfast in breakfast in bed. That was really sweet of him.
-Christin
Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly. -Stephen Covey
I just wanted to say thank you... Thanks for pushing me. Thanks for being my mom and thanks for being awesome. I don't think I can ever thank you enough for being there for me even when I was wrong. You were there when I was little and wanted to be just like my brothers, when I was just entering high school popular and happy, When I came off the stage crying cause my shoulders hurt so bad and you had your home made first aid kit ready with your arms wide open, and even my last years of my new life with little to no friends, and my new found love of showing my nerdy self. Even if that meant dancing down the isles of the grocery store singing some unknown band; and all you do is smile at me and continued shopping.
I don't think you mind.
Being my best friend that is. Going to movies, eating dinner, and finding the craziest things in the department stores... I don't mind either though. I don't know how many kids at my young age have a love like mine for my mom and my crazy dad that inspires me to be a better person (Sorry dad your for another post), I am really grateful that up there in heaven in some divine nature we were able to be brought together. I am glad that you have supported me in the things that I thought was right for me. Even if they seemed like a bad idea at the time.
There is still that Taylor Swift song (though I do not fully support Taylor Swift I will admit she does have a few good songs.
The Best Day By Taylor Swift
The Best day
I love my mom I won't lie Shes the best...
Fort Drum..
I ran Four miles today. It wasn't the same though There was no dad and no old people. There was no one actually... That kinda sucked.. Oh well... Other then That Kyle brought me Breakfast in breakfast in bed. That was really sweet of him.
-Christin
Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly. -Stephen Covey
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