Just to clarify...I had a question about the title of my blog and if I think I live in Hell.
My answer; no I don't. I love my husband, house, friends, and life in general. The title actually came from a joke from a friend of the family. There was a large group of us at a karaoke bar one night and it was loud and very hard to hear. My parent's friend was asking me questions about our house and where it was located (He's our township supervisor...lower my prop. taxes! j/k) and I told him Hale Drive. He laughed and said "We don't have a Hell Drive in Portsmouth Twp." That is where Hell Drive was born.
Saturday is Halloween, which I'm not at all interested in. Halloween is for children and I'm over getting dressed up. There is nothing for a woman to be anyway besides a sexy: police officer, fire fighter, bumblebee, devil, construction worker, witch, nun, terrorist (Ok, maybe not yet but I'm sure Halloween USA will have it soon!), etc. OR a pumpkin. Not a sexy pumpkin...like a giant orange monstrosity of a costume pumpkin. So, I either have to freeze my tail off in no fabric or be engulfed by a pumpkin costume. No thank you, count me out. I'm taking my nephews Frick & Frack Trick-Or-Treating and I'd like to see my nieces before they go out too.
I love fall but Halloween is just another obstacle to decorating for Christmas. (Yes, I'm one of THOSE!) Which, FYI everything Christmas at my house is coming out SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY! :) I CAN NOT wait!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
QVC rehab...
The weekend started out with a glitch. I left work SIIIICK on Friday. I arrived to start my day at 7:30 am and ended up marching out the door at 8:30 am. I had no idea that I was getting a bug and I'm not usually one to parade around the office sharing my sick germs. I honestly felt really good before I went in, leaving was another story entirely.
So I arrived to plop in my bed and sleep and watch daytime television. It was this weird coma of fever delusion and nothing on television that drove me to my latest obsession....QVC. I KNOW! I never thought I would be one of those home shopping junkies who wanted to buy whatever was paraded out in front of me but it was CHRISTMAS DECORATION hour (more like 8 hours) and I sat there like a pervert in a peep show booth wanting everything I saw.
This happened to go on all weekend. I'd catch myself not seeing anything on tv that I cared for and BAM I'd be sitting there watching an hour on battery operated lanterns shaped like snowmen that have a TIMER so you never have to touch an on/off switch again.
I never bought anything. I think I was too afraid to let myself because I'd end up with the entire display and then some. Plus I knew my husband wouldn't be too happy if I spent the money we're saving to go on vacation on decorations and junk from tv, but to me it's just hilarious how easily I fall into the trap when it comes to Christmas. Bedazzled sweatbands, make up, hand bags, etc. doesn't faze me but you show me ANYTHING I can bring out to decorate my house around the holiday season....and I have to use every ounce of self control to change the channel or walk away.
Most people have to put a block or a password on the adult channels on their cable. Unfortunately because of the time of year my husband may have to put a block on QVC because I don't think I can trust myself for too much longer!! :)
So I arrived to plop in my bed and sleep and watch daytime television. It was this weird coma of fever delusion and nothing on television that drove me to my latest obsession....QVC. I KNOW! I never thought I would be one of those home shopping junkies who wanted to buy whatever was paraded out in front of me but it was CHRISTMAS DECORATION hour (more like 8 hours) and I sat there like a pervert in a peep show booth wanting everything I saw.
This happened to go on all weekend. I'd catch myself not seeing anything on tv that I cared for and BAM I'd be sitting there watching an hour on battery operated lanterns shaped like snowmen that have a TIMER so you never have to touch an on/off switch again.
I never bought anything. I think I was too afraid to let myself because I'd end up with the entire display and then some. Plus I knew my husband wouldn't be too happy if I spent the money we're saving to go on vacation on decorations and junk from tv, but to me it's just hilarious how easily I fall into the trap when it comes to Christmas. Bedazzled sweatbands, make up, hand bags, etc. doesn't faze me but you show me ANYTHING I can bring out to decorate my house around the holiday season....and I have to use every ounce of self control to change the channel or walk away.
Most people have to put a block or a password on the adult channels on their cable. Unfortunately because of the time of year my husband may have to put a block on QVC because I don't think I can trust myself for too much longer!! :)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
My mistress...Home Depot
Being married to a very handy man has big advantages. My hubby is a carpenter and can do amazing things with a piece of wood. (keep it clean folks!) He has also saved us LOADS of money since becoming homeowners. I have learned valuable home improvement project lessons because of him and absolutely love most of our experiments.
I've been with Brad for going on 8 years. In this time he has been a carpenter pretty much the entire time of our courtship and thereafter. This means I spent A LOT of time in Home Depot. I couldn't even begin to explain the disdain I had for the place back in the pre-homeownership days. I would have rather went to the dentist for a thorough teeth cleaning than look at tile samples or help him pick up drywall for a side job.
On October 1st 2008 this all changed. I remember our first trip into "The Depot" as it's fondly referred to in our house. It smelled different, the atmosphere seemed different, and the lighting was perfect to showcase items I HAD to have. They were all light up screaming BUY ME!
Beautiful things I could purchase to make OUR house better. Our blood, sweat, and tears could create something amazing in place of our old lavender kitchen. (Yes, we seriously had a lavender kitchen when we moved in!) It wasn't just paint but tile, light fixtures, and new hardware for sinks & cabinets were all sparkling to me more than any diamond in any jewelry store ever could. (Ok who am I kidding; diamonds are still a girl's best friend!)
Last Saturday, my husband and I spent 3 hours looking at things like crown molding, sink hardware, and possible counter top selections. It was one of the best dates we've had a in a long time. I know it sounds so nerdy, but we were bonding over creating something that was OURS. We've got a long way to go on our "not so little" house in farm country but to dream together of the possibilities we could create with a little sweat equity and help from "The Depot" gave me a new found love affair with a place I used to despise.
I've been with Brad for going on 8 years. In this time he has been a carpenter pretty much the entire time of our courtship and thereafter. This means I spent A LOT of time in Home Depot. I couldn't even begin to explain the disdain I had for the place back in the pre-homeownership days. I would have rather went to the dentist for a thorough teeth cleaning than look at tile samples or help him pick up drywall for a side job.
On October 1st 2008 this all changed. I remember our first trip into "The Depot" as it's fondly referred to in our house. It smelled different, the atmosphere seemed different, and the lighting was perfect to showcase items I HAD to have. They were all light up screaming BUY ME!
Beautiful things I could purchase to make OUR house better. Our blood, sweat, and tears could create something amazing in place of our old lavender kitchen. (Yes, we seriously had a lavender kitchen when we moved in!) It wasn't just paint but tile, light fixtures, and new hardware for sinks & cabinets were all sparkling to me more than any diamond in any jewelry store ever could. (Ok who am I kidding; diamonds are still a girl's best friend!)
Last Saturday, my husband and I spent 3 hours looking at things like crown molding, sink hardware, and possible counter top selections. It was one of the best dates we've had a in a long time. I know it sounds so nerdy, but we were bonding over creating something that was OURS. We've got a long way to go on our "not so little" house in farm country but to dream together of the possibilities we could create with a little sweat equity and help from "The Depot" gave me a new found love affair with a place I used to despise.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Getting older and all that jazz...
I have been neglectful and for that I apologize. Things have been CRAZY, not that my life is busier than anyone else, but this has been a month.
October 14th was the celebrated birth of my awesome husband! :) (I still remember the first time we met, such a cute story *blog idea for later!*) Unfortunately he works 3rd shift so we could only celebrate for a short period of time between him waking up and me getting home from my normal 1st shift grind. It has only been about of month of this 3rd shift business but we're finally starting to adjust and get a routine down. It's sad that at 26, if I don't have a regular routine my life is in a tailspin, but I blame my mother for my O.C.D. tendencies. *Love you momma!*
Momma Karen (my mom) made dinner at her house and I bought an ice cream cake so we continued the family tradition of the nerdy picture with the birthday cake. Welcome to the family Bradley! ;) Anyway, after dinner Brad & I both fell asleep on my mom's couch until it was time for my hubby to leave for work. Something about being home makes me so comfortable I fall asleep the instant I hit that couch!
We did dinner with good friends Saturday night and played a few games of pool and just had a good time hanging out.
Other than that things have been crazy here at the ole' job. Getting ready for colder weather means busy days. I have also decided that I don't have enough stress in my life and taken a second job as holiday help at Younkers. I know, I'm crazy but I thrive off of stress and the employee discount is nothing to sneeze at. If you need me I'll be in "Intimates & Dresses", which I think is code for "I get to help the blue hairs buy bras." YAY!
October 14th was the celebrated birth of my awesome husband! :) (I still remember the first time we met, such a cute story *blog idea for later!*) Unfortunately he works 3rd shift so we could only celebrate for a short period of time between him waking up and me getting home from my normal 1st shift grind. It has only been about of month of this 3rd shift business but we're finally starting to adjust and get a routine down. It's sad that at 26, if I don't have a regular routine my life is in a tailspin, but I blame my mother for my O.C.D. tendencies. *Love you momma!*
Momma Karen (my mom) made dinner at her house and I bought an ice cream cake so we continued the family tradition of the nerdy picture with the birthday cake. Welcome to the family Bradley! ;) Anyway, after dinner Brad & I both fell asleep on my mom's couch until it was time for my hubby to leave for work. Something about being home makes me so comfortable I fall asleep the instant I hit that couch!
We did dinner with good friends Saturday night and played a few games of pool and just had a good time hanging out.
Other than that things have been crazy here at the ole' job. Getting ready for colder weather means busy days. I have also decided that I don't have enough stress in my life and taken a second job as holiday help at Younkers. I know, I'm crazy but I thrive off of stress and the employee discount is nothing to sneeze at. If you need me I'll be in "Intimates & Dresses", which I think is code for "I get to help the blue hairs buy bras." YAY!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
I'm so excited, I'm so...scared!
Props to those that know the reference to my favorite Saved by the Bell episode in the title! :)
Since this is my first entry into the blog world I am a little excited and a little scared. I guess I shouldn't care what other people think and this blog is mostly for me as a virtual diary of my life and funny things that happen and to my family that I have spread across the good ole' US of A, think of this as my annoying Christmas letter but a lot more sarcastic and honest.
For the strangers out there my name is Andrea and I married Brad on December 13th, 2008. We bought a house with over an acre of property about 20 minutes from where I grew up and we are now in the too fun process of renovating! (Note: sarcasm does not translate well in type)
The amount of property to me is a blessing and a curse all rolled into one fun little experience. The reason being I despise yard work! In all forms no if, ands, or buts about it I would much rather clean the bathrooms than rake, mow, or dig. Plus, THE ANIMALS! OMG THE ANIMALS! We have skunk, wood chuck, deer (not too bad), raccoon, squirrel, and owls on our property. First fun fact about Andrea: I hate animals, except dogs. Everything else scares me, with the exception of dolphins and deer. If it has a tail or is a rodent missing a tail (yes, I'm talking about you, Hamster) I am probably scared of it. Sometimes I really feel like I'm in an episode of Green Acres.
So, you're probably asking yourself why if I'm terrified of everything living on my property, do I live where I do. My answer is twofold:
1.I love having people over for bonfires in the fall and we have enough property to make that happen.
2. My husband LOVES it out here...and I love my husband.
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