Friday I'm In Love - #1

I'm going to start a series about how my husband and I met and fell in love.... it's a love built for the ages. It took me nearly 5 years to 'get it' that he was awesome. I'm not daft.  Some people would consider our love story better than the Twilight Story. I dunno.... I kinda like Bella and Edward. I digress....

p.s. Hubbalicious, please don't massacre me for these photos. I still think you're the hottest guy on the planet.

Once upon a time, I looked like crap and decided to go to the most "ghetto" grocery store in town. "No one will see me", I thought to myself.  Little did I know...

I'm leaving the grocery store and I see literally the. MOST. attractive. man. EVER! Walking out of the store. Holy Crap on a Cracker! What do I do?! Nothing. I'm super lame and suck at flirting. So. Hawt! Black hair. Punk Rock clothes. So edgy. Pale Skin. Pink Cheeks. Hubba hubba. I call my best friend at the time and gush on the phone. "What do I do?! What do I do?" She naturally tells me to go talk to him. Uh. Not gonna happen. I look like crap today. Bad hair. Bad face. Horrible acne situation. Nope.

THIS is what we were working with, people. Thankfully, this fashionista has come a long way.What is with those arm socks?! (Confession: I still have those. Maybe they'll come back?)

*whew* Glad that's over. 

Fast forward 6 months later and in comes The Hottest Guy on Earth to our youth group service on Thursday night.

 

(Sneaky photo taken unbeknownst to him - by my bestie. What are besties for?)

 
(Sneaky photo #2)
 

I start the hyperventilation. The heart palpitation. I discreetly nudge viciously elbow my friend- whisper screaming, "THAT'S HIM! THAT'S HIM! That's the hot guy from a few months ago!" 

Turned out he worked with one of our youth leaders at the chicken restaurant catty-corner from our church. Oddly enough, that's where we had Sunday School. Our first official meeting was in a chicken restaurant. It must be kismet. I love chicken. 

Another fabulous memory: we were scrubbing potatoes to get ready for a church fundraiser. Apparently, I said something about how I didn't enjoy having "potato poop" on my hands and that's what sold him on me. Seriously. Potato poop. What is wrong with me?! Why am I talking about poop in front of this hot guy? 

This is one of my clearer memories of the beginning of us - Thursday Night. Spring Break 2004. I'm walking with some of the youth girls, gushing about hot boy. And they keep telling me they think he's into me. I, of course, being as awkward as I am, don't believe them. He runs out of one the church trailers when I'm getting ready to leave and says, "Um, hey...can I get your number?" EEEEE! Squeal with me, ladies, hot boy just asked for my number! I couldn't find a piece of paper fast enough. So, I used the back of one of my deposit slips for my checking account. (Hot boy who is now hubbalicious still has that piece of paper.) 

That Saturday - he called me. YES! For coffee at Java Dave's. I literally ran laps around my parents' house. It's a big deal, people. I don't run. I didn't run, but for hot boy, I ran around the house.

 

 

I still have the shirt I wore on our first date packed away in a box of memories. We sat for hours. Drank coffee. Talked. He laughed at everything I said. I felt like a comedienne and I liked it....

Stay tuned - - - these will continue on Fridays until- well- until they're over. :o) 

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Pin me something good...

So... I know, you're saying, "Seriously Jana?! Again with the Pinterest?" Well, yeah. Pretty much.

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Elsha at When Mine Became Ours posted a fabulous recipe the other day. Looks simple enough that even I could make it! I'm all about the carbs. For realsies. 

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I've got a blazer and a similar hat - I am fabu at copying people. Hmmm--- copy has a negative connotation. Let's go with being "inspired by" her outfit. Yeah. Let's go with that.

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How could anyone not love this little cutie?!

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Usually - I'm not a fan of chevron. It is just zigzag masquerading as something fancier. But this outfit -well, it's the exception to the rule. I can dig it. 

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Wanna know a cool secret? I've learned I can find great Christmas present ideas for people on Pinterest. Just about EVERYONE has a board with things they wish they could have. It's true! Try it out and I bet you'll find Pinterest is very helpful. ;o) 

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I don't get it...

Every once and I while - I get a case of the snark. Snark can be snippy commentary. Generally, it's rare, but people who know me well get to see it. Today,  I'm sharing with my bloggy friends. Ya know I love ya, baby.

Mustaches- Why are they trendy? They are on everything. Socks. Straws. Wine Glass decals. Mugs. Shirts. Christmas ornaments. Cupcakes. For the love! Help a sistah out? I'm a girl. The last thing I want is a mustache. Really. The facial hair my husband has is enough to hold me over. 

 

Channing Tatum- I know I'm about to catch some flack for my distaste, but it's true. He's mediocre at best alright I guess, but it all seems so gratuitous. He's stinkin' everywhere on Pinterest. And people who know me in real life know I all but picketed the movie Magic Mike. Yucko. For those of you who disagree-

(insert gratuitous photo here)

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This face that all females under 20 are making on Facebook:

Tell me ladies, who is being unimpressive? You? Or the World? Not cute. (snark snark) Just a heads up on that - when you get to be 29, like this ol' gal... you'll get wrinkles from making that face. I'm living proof.

Oh, and speaking of Facebook - - - are you following Every Day is Your Runway?
p.s. Can you see my pink-eye. Hooray for quarantine. *snark snark* 

When people don't like Taylor Swift. She is a nice girl. Admit it, her songs are catchy. We are never, ever getting back together? You know you've sung it. She wears short skirts I wear t-shirts? I am HER! Taylor, I love you. Even if you're more pop than country. Plus, you're constantly wearing sequins and glitter. How can people not like that? 

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Chalkboard Paint - It's cute. It's purposeful. The texture makes my teeth hurt. Something about that grit goes all through me and makes me feel sick. Strange as it may seem, this teacher does NOT do chalkboards. 

People's Chevron obsession - it's cute. Really. And like mustaches, it's on everything. Wall Art. Dresses. Tunics. Shoes. Scrapbook paper. Even blog backgrounds. But  if it's gonna stay around, let's call it what it is: Zig-Zag.

p.p.s. Just being silly. When you're quarantined due to pink eye - - you write stuff. Take it with a grain of salt.

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My 11 Year Old Self

An entry from my diary: 1/10/1995 - It's practically vintage. All names (except mine and Jonathan Taylor Thomas) have been changed for privacy and sparing of humiliation.

Dear Diary,

Last night I dreamed I met Jonathan Taylor Thomas! The other day Chance walked by Simon and said to him,  "Got enough hairspray on today?" See everyone's been teasing Tina about her fro. Well I thought Chance was talking to Tina. So I said, "Don't tease my best friend that way!" So now it's a private joke. Ha! Ha! Real funny. NOT! Tina has a dream that I married JTT and she married Michael Smith. Pshh! Yea right. In our dreams. (literally!) 

Bye,
Jana 

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Okay- this homegirl had posters from Teen Bop and Tiger Beat on her wall. Didn't everyone?!

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Dear 11 Year Old Jana,

1.  Hey kid, you're 11. Why are talking about getting married?!
2. What's with all that drama in your tone? p.s. You don't grow out of that. It's okay, people find it entertaining and endearing. (Probably.) 
3. That whole "NOT" thing is really gonna date your conversations. You should probably drop that. You'll sound like a total 90s kid. Haha. NOT. Double NOT!!!
4.  Don't get so easily offended - Simon did actually wear a lot  massive amount of hairspray. It was a funny joke.
5. Keep dreaming big. You'll meet a guy way more fun to be married to than Jonathon Taylor Thomas.
6. Way to stand up for your friends, even if it is misguided.
7. Even though it's not mentioned in this diary entry, keep praying for your future husband. It works out well. God still has your back. 
8. Lastly, that whole Jonathan Taylor Thomas thing - well when researching him for your blog post when you're 29, you'll find he may or may not be gay. So you probably wouldn't be his type. Thank goodness your real-life husband is infinitely awesomer anyway.

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Sunday Social

It's been a while since I've linked up.... but what the hey?!

 This Weeks Questions:

1. What is your favorite Holiday season tradition?

Well, I do have fond memories of caroling with my family. I've you want to see more click here. I also like the tradition my husband and I started last year of opening presents at midnight and making sugar cookies together.

2. Do you have a certain Holiday movie you watch more than others? If so what is it?

I'm a vintage kind of gal. I really like White Christmas

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3. Show us your favorite decoration or pinterest decoration you wish you could have

As far as favorite decorations go, I'm a simple lady. I like our Christmas Tree. It's white with mostly pink & purple ornaments because that's what I had before I got married. I like the masculine additions from my husband, like the Millenium Falcon and Indiana Jones.

 I may need to print this and frame it...

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4. Favorite Holiday song?

I come from a caroling family so all the old favorites. I've always had a soft spot for Good King Wenceslas.  Other favorites include: Away in a Manger, Santa Baby, and I Want a Hippopotamus. 

5. Favorite Holiday dessert?

Have you heard about the sugar cookies? Growing up my mom and I made a kick butt Sugar Cookie. I did the rolling and cutting and she did the decorating. The tradition has sorta simplified but it's still fun- Hub and I make the Betty Crocker Sugar Cookies and YUM!

 

6. What is on your wish list this year?

From husband: Moccasin boots

From parents: Mail Box

From Wolf Pack - Hangers and a Head Scarf. 

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 I also wouldn't turn down colored tights or a new blog layout. 

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