Fun Trips in the Works!

I'm thinking about going on a little trip... around Texas. Every other weekend I want to try something new. This weekend it's going to be Inks Lake and Longhorn Cavern. I want to climb on the ground and through the smallest little cracks and crevaces... this health kick is doing GREAT things for my body, LOL! I love this stuff now!

Next trip I wanna try the zip lines of Texas... there are a couple of sites, like the one in Wimberly or the one I'm more interested in, NY Ziplines of Texas!! Better yet, I REALLLLYYYY want to save up and go to Belize... THIS IS WHAT ZIPLINING'S ALL ABOUT!!!

Now that Halloween is coming up, I found this really awesome site for the historic and haunted sites of Texas. I think it would be awesome to go check them out, that is, IF you're not too chicken, haha! Here's the site!

Lastly, I am now SERIOUSLY saving up for a vacation... the good Lord knows I need one. Just me & my two favorite people in the world (Brilye & Greg).

That should be it for now... I'll most likely update again in a few months, HA!

First Week of the Police Academy

Where to start?!?!? Well, for one thing, I no longer think becoming a police officer is simple! We have gone over 3 chapters of a 400-500 page book, not including the Texas Penal Code, TX Constitution, Texas Occupational Code, and the TCLEOSE officer requirements! Physical training has kicked my hiney! The first day wasn't so bad; we just did baseline testing to figure out where we need to be at the end of academy (17 weeks) weight wise, strength wise, endurance (running), and actual weight lifting. I must say, I'm pretty proud of myself though... I outlifted all of the boys (and the one girl) in every test except for the biceps!!
On Monday, we are expected to run 1 1/2 miles at 4:00 pm in 102 degree weather! Geeze! I sure I hope I don't pass out or throw up in front of everyone!! Running is the biggest thing I'm afraid of. I've never been a runner, plus I smoke like a mad woman! I'm trying to quit smoking, but I've realized that I'm truly ADDICTED to nicotine, yuck! I have been constantly looking at anti-smoking campaigns and people with lung cancer online trying to scare myself out of smoking... damnit, it hasn't worked so far!

As far as I'm going, I was actually diagnosed with insomnia last Thursday. For anyone who hasn't experienced it, it's the WORST thing in my life... I'd rather go through labor again! When I saw my psych about it, he prescribed me Ambien, which didn't work. He then gave me Lunesta the next day. That put me to sleep for about 3 hours. I have gone 4 1/2 weeks on about 60 hours of sleep (the normal person would get 240 hours of sleep in this same time period). When he gave me the Lunesta and told me I would most likely benefit from it, I cried and thanked him a million times! Funny thing about taking a sleep aide... Brian found me in the backyard in my cami and panties rolling around with the dogs... what the heck?!?!?

My daughter is growing up too fast... I now wish I had learned when everyone said "cherish every moment"! Not to say I haven't done so, but it's just gone by too fast! She loves the water... she screams to get in the sink every time I wash the dishes. When I stand her on a chair nest to me, she just HAS to put her arms in the sink and she tries to pull herself in. She says Mama and Dada, Bob-Bob (my dad's grandfatherly name), more (sounds more like "mo, mo!"), again, and thack jew (thank you). I couldn't imagine my life without her. I let her sit on the counter the other day while I cleaned the kitchen and when I looked over at her, I realized she had gotten into the sugar jar and was eating it straight off the scoop while throwing it EVERYWHERE! I spent so much time mopping the floor, cleaning out the stove, rewashing the dishes, and she actually had sugar ALL inside of her diaper, haha! She didn't get in trouble because I just figure she's been a normal, inquisitive toddler. We are working on a couple of projects right now, including making a quilt from all of her old baby clothes she's grown out of and making her little aprons out of cute dishtowels. I will post pics soon. Also, I've pulled out the acrylics and started painting abstracts again! I love it!

My new stress reliever, though is now shooting my Sig Sauer 9 mm pistol. I shot for the first time the other day and, I have to say, I kicked MAJOR BOOTY!!

Oh yeah, since November 2008, I have lost55 pounds and am now down to a size 6!! Holy moly! I'm really proud! Now, I just have to work on tightening up my tummy!

It's now time for bed... I've already taken my sleepy-time pill, so I know I will have to double check this post in the morning to make sure I haven't put anything super weird in here.

New Material!!

Hey blog world (okay, or the three friends that actually read this), I have GREAT NEWS! I have been accepted into the Police Academy and start "classes" on August 3rd!! This is something I have been wanting to do for a while, but my husband did not want me in law enforcement. He thought being a dispatcher was enough of the experience for me, but boy, was he wrong! I love my job and can't wait to be out on the streets.

I have decided that blogging about the academy will be an interesting topic. Everything from the running... a LOT (and having cadets pass out) to the mace being sprayed in the face, to the driving lessons! It may not interest you much, but I will try to document all the funny things and important things.

As for my life, things have kind of started falling apart at home. Not much to talk about really, but I pray that hopefully some day Brian & I can work it out for the sake of Brilye. If that means a divorce to shelter Brilye from the daily bickering, as much as it will break my heart, I will go through with it... if that's what he wants. How can two people love each other SOOOO much, but not be able to get along? I don't understand it at all. I just hope, in the end, it will all make sense in the bigger picture. Right now, it doesn't at all.

Sorry so short, but hey, at least I blogged!

xoxoxo

Kellye

He Finally Did It!!

Brian Accomplished a Nine Year Goal!!

He graduated from Tarleton State University on December 13, 2008
withhis Bachelor's degree in Business Systems!

Where do I start with this blog? I am so proud of my husband! He has been working full time at the same company for 9 years and attending college the entire time. There have been several times when he wanted to take a break, but decided to keep on trucking to finish his Bachelor's Degree. NINE YEARS of tests, classes, papers, projects, etc. while working full time and keeping his family life together, whether it be Brilye and I or keeping his Mt Calm roots and relations strong.

The past year and a half, he has dedicated finishing school to his daughter... he has said that he wanted his degree so he could give Brilye a better life. He is so thoughtful and considerant of her.

He wasn't that excited about graduating, as a matter of fact, he was a little embarassed that it took him so long, but I am proud because he didn't receive any freebies from anyone while attending... he worked hard. Up until 3 years ago, he would put in 45-75 hours PER WEEK at work as a leadman of his shipping department. He has worked hard and deserves recognition for his perseverance and accomplishments. I love him so much and I know I have lucked out with him... he is a GREAT catch!

Here are a few pics of the ceremony and afterwards:

What Have I Done to Deserve This?

Just so in Love With my Life...

Thank you, God for all of my blessings!

Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
~Matthew 18:19-20


When you have once seen the glow of happiness on the face of a beloved person, you know that a man can have no vocation but to awaken that light on the faces surrounding him; and you are torn by the thought of the unhappiness and night you cast, by the mere fact of living, in the hearts you encounter.
~Albert Camus

Some Peekture Fun

Picture Tag

I saw this on my friend Alicia's Blog, and I, too, was very curious to see what I would find... everyone seems to have cute, sentimental pictures that have a lot of meaning.

The object of the picture tag is to:

1) Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer

2) Select the 4th picture in the folder

3) Explain the picture

4) Tag 4 people to do the same - NO CHEATING! (cropping, editing, etc!)

Well, since my computer recently crashed and I have not had a chance to add my old pictures back on to my computer, here's what I found:

That's right, homemade SUSHI! My friend Angela and I went and googled "how to make California sushi rolls." Went bought all of the materials and ingredients (there's actually a lot of small things you wouldn't think about, like rice vinegar, bamboo mats, wasabi [gotta have that]etc.). Well, our first batch, we forgot the rice vinegar and sugar and salt, and as nasty as it smelled, it actually added a lot of flavor. The second batch is what is pictured above.... it was a spicy Philadelphia cream California roll... haha, we didn't realize until later that we combined the ingredients for a Philly Cream Cheese Roll with Spicy California Roll's ingredients. All in all, we added cream cheese, imitation crab, cucumbers, avocados, spicy mayo (homemade as well) and.... I think that's it! So, unlike everyone else who has the cutest pic of their kid, I have a dilapidated piece of sushi... that figures!

love,
bug

Guess It Isn't the Right Time Yet

Well, as you know I have been looking for a new job with more responsibility and steady hours. I applied at Baylor and crossed my fingers, but today I received an email from their Human Resources Department that let me know I didn't make it to the final stage in their interview process... rats! I was really hopeful too. Oh well, I guess that it wasn't meant to be for now. Maybe I will hear from them on a better job soon. I was told I tested really well in all areas, but there were a lot of applicants. Better luck next time, Scat!

In other news, I have been eating right and exercising lately... ten pounds have vanished so far! WOO! I am running twenty five minutes a day and lifting weights, so I am happy to see these results, granted it has taken about a month already. In return for my hard work, I received a nice gift from the toenail gnome! I had a severely ingrown toenail, ouch! They cut both sides of my nail off on the 2nd toe, so it looks a little funny right now.... kind of like a rat tooth! It is healing quite nicely though. I have decided that I will spare you the pictures... I got some really cool pics mid-surgery of the procedure too... I guess I am weird like that. It was interesting.

So, Christmas is coming up and I am almost done with all my shopping! I only have four kids left to buy for. For my mom I am making this awesome Decoupage calendar frame. I made a blanket for my dad out of two pieces of fleece, one side is sporting the Cowboys... gotta have that! I want to paint a couple of wooden plaques for my sisters on top of what I already bought them. I just don't know what to paint on them yet. Ideas??