So I wasn't kidding that I feel like my marriage is a comedy show.
Yesterday would have a wonderful prime episode.
Before I go on, I need to preface this by talking about my cleaning skills. This will make perfect sense in one minute, because if I don't preface this, you will think we are disgusting. I think I have OCD about cleanliness. I kid you not. I don't let people walk on our carpet with shoes on, I make my husband change the minute he gets home from work( I do this too) because I can't bear him putting "school germs" on our furniture (I am not kidding school germs are NASTY). After I pet my pups I wash myhands. The carpet and kitchen floor are cleaned multiple times a week. My counters get wiped a million times a day. Things are constantly disinfected everywhere in our house. Dishes are constantly washed, put away, I think you get the point. I just can't handle germs and mess. I am psycho? Absolutely. I hate germs. I know I know, the mommies reading this, laughing evily and are thinking I am going to have the RUDEST awakening someday when we have our Potter babies. I know I know.
So back to the comedy show. Yesterday as we were getting ready to begin our day, a fly was flying around. No biggie this happens. I sing "shoo fly don't bother me" and life goes on. Then, I wander into my freshly cleaned kitchen and I see, I KID YOU NOT like 12-15 (seriously, not kidding. Ask Shannon) flies flying around like its Disneyland, having a field day. The cleaniness girl in me starts to hyperventalate. The OCD wife is not having this. I can't HANDLE it (I know, drama, I know)What the f&*&!!!! I scream for my husband, who of course thinks I chopped myself in half or something like that. He rolls his eyes and proceeds to laugh at my ridiculousness, but sure enough, a battle between the POtters and the flies ensues. It was an intense battle but it ended sooner than we would have liked because we had to leave as we had a commitment to be at. You should have seen us. Both of us with fly swatters, attacking the air like looney people. It was hysterical.
Who the HECK knows how they got there. We don't leave doors or windows open and if we do, its a screen door that technically isn't open. It just makes me skeve thinking how nasty that is. We do live in the country(ish) and we have an acre of land. You are just bound to get something interesting. We scoured the house and didn't find a hole or anything suspicious that would warrant a fly convention. It was so frustrating. Anywho, today, more friends showed up and an intense battle was set. Again another hysterical sight, but we were ready. I felt so frustrated, grossed out and angry till I realized this was waaay too funny. I also realized its okay if things are a little dirty, if things aren't perfect, and you have nasty devil bugs are flying in the air. There are much worse things in life. Some people that I love and cherish are going through so much and here I am, having a conniption over flies. I am grateful for a great hubby whom I can laugh about this with and that these silly experiences make our marriage fun.. And yes, we won the battle today and yes, my house has been scoured clean. Again. Sorry its in me.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
A possible venture??
Last friday, I got to sub in a sixth grade class. Everytime I sub, I like to do a 10 minute question and answer time with the class so they can get to know me a little bit. Usually, questions range from "how old are you?" "what is your favorite food?" What is your favorite movie?" you get the idea.
Anywho, one girl asked" what would you do if you weren't a teacher?"
Hmm, good question, little girl, good question. I felt like I couldn't answer. I am not sure, don't know why I couldn't answer. In this time of where many have lost jobs or have just been down on our luck, many reinvent themselves. Maybe this is my time. That little girl's question stuck with me. Currently, I have a huge obsession with cocktail rings. It sort of annoys my husband, because when I fall in love with something, I get large quantities of it, haha. A few months ago to save moolah ,I started making my own rings. I would go to thrift shops, buy outrageous earrings, take off the backs and glue 'em on a ring. I knew that I did good when I would get multiple compliments on them wherever I went, and many would ask where to buy them.
Many were shocked to learn that I made them. It made me think, perhaps I should open my own etsy shop and sell my wares. I am not sure though. I'm not a business lady but a teacher. However, at this point, I think I want to start something new. No, I am not quiting my day job, but just venturing on another small path while the "royalty" at the Lodi Unified make up their minds on what to do with the rest of us laid of teachers. ANyway, I would post some pics but iphone is just not wanting to upload em all...stay tuned!! Let me know what you think, if I should do this!!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
So...
This blog was supposed to chronicle my life as newly fresh wife. Well, I have sucked at this. My one year anniversary is a mere weeks away!! I feel like Ihaven't blogged hardly at all. So, I'm going to make up for lost time =).
Upon being married, I had the starry eyed dream of what married life would be with my new husband. Upon being a wife, I never ever lived with a guy, besides my daddy, lol! I had no clue. I must say, it sometimes have felt like a comedy show. Our first few weeks of marriage were a bit of a whirlwind, since we were (very blessed to be) honeymooning most of the first 3 1/2 weeks between Las Vegas and Ireland. Once we FINALLY were home, it was so like playing house. It was pretty comical. I was beyond excited to go grocery shopping ( I know, weird), have a spotless house (still feel like that) and make dinner. It felt so fun (still is!) to live with him.
We also learned very quickly our crazy quirks . Ah, where do I start?
Shannon has to have the bed made a certain way. I leave cabinets open (drives him nuts!). Shannon hangs his clothes in a certain way, and they have certain hangers. Oh and did I mention its color coordinated? While I on the other hand, I could care less. My side looks like an insane color explosion. Shannon once again re-learned my obssession with all things high heels and how my shoes have taken over the cupboards in our laundry room, lol! Oh and our sleeping habits...he snores and it drives me wild!! He gets annoyed when I hog all the sheets. Oh and did we talk about leaving the toilet seat up or down? ANyway, its like one big comedy show. Its all about getting used to living with another. While some of these quirks could have led to petty arguments, I think we have embraced it. After all, we are stuck with each other for life. We have ended up laughing at each other so many times. Now, practically a year later, we have adjusted. No matter what though, I love this man to pieces.
This blog was supposed to chronicle my life as newly fresh wife. Well, I have sucked at this. My one year anniversary is a mere weeks away!! I feel like Ihaven't blogged hardly at all. So, I'm going to make up for lost time =).
Upon being married, I had the starry eyed dream of what married life would be with my new husband. Upon being a wife, I never ever lived with a guy, besides my daddy, lol! I had no clue. I must say, it sometimes have felt like a comedy show. Our first few weeks of marriage were a bit of a whirlwind, since we were (very blessed to be) honeymooning most of the first 3 1/2 weeks between Las Vegas and Ireland. Once we FINALLY were home, it was so like playing house. It was pretty comical. I was beyond excited to go grocery shopping ( I know, weird), have a spotless house (still feel like that) and make dinner. It felt so fun (still is!) to live with him.
We also learned very quickly our crazy quirks . Ah, where do I start?
Shannon has to have the bed made a certain way. I leave cabinets open (drives him nuts!). Shannon hangs his clothes in a certain way, and they have certain hangers. Oh and did I mention its color coordinated? While I on the other hand, I could care less. My side looks like an insane color explosion. Shannon once again re-learned my obssession with all things high heels and how my shoes have taken over the cupboards in our laundry room, lol! Oh and our sleeping habits...he snores and it drives me wild!! He gets annoyed when I hog all the sheets. Oh and did we talk about leaving the toilet seat up or down? ANyway, its like one big comedy show. Its all about getting used to living with another. While some of these quirks could have led to petty arguments, I think we have embraced it. After all, we are stuck with each other for life. We have ended up laughing at each other so many times. Now, practically a year later, we have adjusted. No matter what though, I love this man to pieces.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
My pal Brian
I know most of you know of the tragic loss of dear friend, Brian. I am so proud of our hero. He unselfishly protected our lives and defending his country. I am forever grateful for him and the many other soldiers fighting for our freedom.
This has been an unreal time for his wife, family and to all of us who knew and loved him. Brian was an amazing guy who had an uncanny sense of humor and could totally lift your spirits when you were down. He was very friendly and down to earth. When he met my husband Shannon, they instantly became friends. Even though Shannon didn't know him for a long time, Brian's death has affected him too.
I remember the first time I met him. It was freshman year, around September of 2001. At first I was intimidated by him (don't ask why, Im a dork). But right away, he became my friend. He was so fun to be around and one thing about Brian, he was fiercly loyal. I remember the fun times hanging out at this house, being around his wonderful mother and his two brothers, who are awesome just like him. We had so many good times with all of our friends, lots of inside jokes and wonderful memories.
I do remember when Chrissie, who is one of my dearest and closest friends, and Brian fell in love. Their relationship was truly beautiful. They met my sophmore year (her freshman year) and they were friends for a very long time, which is as it should be. They were best friends. As we kept going at FPU, I could see their relationship form. Their bond is something like in a movie. I was deeply honored to be a part of their wonderful wedding as a bridesmaid, back in December 2006. Chrissie was a wondeful, devoted wife, to her husband who was fighting for our freedom.
Brian, you will be forever in our hearts. We will miss you everyday but we will never forget our fond memories of you and your heroic act for all of us. We love you buddy, rest in peace.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
free falling
Well,
I haven't been the best of blogger lately....things have been rather wild. I should let you know, this post is quite candid, but you should expect that, because I am not quite the person to hold things back, lol!
For those who haven't been caught up to speed, Shannon and I are both pink slipped which means no jobbies for us next year. While Shannon has a better chance of being called back, me not so much. I am so far on the totem poll (my district "slipped" all the way to '05). I do still pray for miracles. The feelings that I have been feeling remind me of when my daddy got re diagnosed with cancer. I hate comparing the two, because losing a parent is a terrible experience. But its those same feelings I felt that my life has become completely out of control and there is nothing I can do (that is within my power) to change any bit of it.
At times, I have been a little angry in my prayers to God. Now, before you all chastise me, hear me out. Lately, besides our jobs, some other poopy things have come up that have become WAY stressful. At this point, the things that aren't seeming to go bad, which I am EXTREMELY grateful for, is my wonderful marriage ( Ilove that boy so much), our health is good, and we are even closer with family and friends. I knock on wood as I say this, lol!! Anyway, getting back to the point, I have had some frank convos with God and almost whining, "why is this happening to us, it isn't fair, etc. etc". I have had to pull back and really get back into the word, whichI should have been doing in the first place. I have re-read this verse, which has been insanely relevant to me:
"But if anyone lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him. But he must ask with faith and without doubting, for one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed around by the wind." James 1: 5-6
This really spoke to me, because a lot of my prayers I have not shown much faith. If anything, I am EXTREMELY doubtful which is terrible, I know. I have come to realize that in my walk, I have lacked tremendous faith, I have become so overwhelmed that I am not giving it to God and letting him take over. Since I have realized this, I am letting go more and trying to come to him with more faith. Its so dang hard though. I feel like I am free falling. I am also trying to remind myself that God is much bigger than this whole mess of a situation and he is holding my husband and I in his hands. Reminding myself of this, it makes it a whole lot easier to get through.
I am grateful to my precious family and friends, who have been lifting us up in prayers and encouraging us with verses and positive thoughts. These acts are so simple, yet mean so much to Shannon and I.
If you can, please keep praying for us. We love you guys.
I haven't been the best of blogger lately....things have been rather wild. I should let you know, this post is quite candid, but you should expect that, because I am not quite the person to hold things back, lol!
For those who haven't been caught up to speed, Shannon and I are both pink slipped which means no jobbies for us next year. While Shannon has a better chance of being called back, me not so much. I am so far on the totem poll (my district "slipped" all the way to '05). I do still pray for miracles. The feelings that I have been feeling remind me of when my daddy got re diagnosed with cancer. I hate comparing the two, because losing a parent is a terrible experience. But its those same feelings I felt that my life has become completely out of control and there is nothing I can do (that is within my power) to change any bit of it.
At times, I have been a little angry in my prayers to God. Now, before you all chastise me, hear me out. Lately, besides our jobs, some other poopy things have come up that have become WAY stressful. At this point, the things that aren't seeming to go bad, which I am EXTREMELY grateful for, is my wonderful marriage ( Ilove that boy so much), our health is good, and we are even closer with family and friends. I knock on wood as I say this, lol!! Anyway, getting back to the point, I have had some frank convos with God and almost whining, "why is this happening to us, it isn't fair, etc. etc". I have had to pull back and really get back into the word, whichI should have been doing in the first place. I have re-read this verse, which has been insanely relevant to me:
"But if anyone lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him. But he must ask with faith and without doubting, for one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed around by the wind." James 1: 5-6
This really spoke to me, because a lot of my prayers I have not shown much faith. If anything, I am EXTREMELY doubtful which is terrible, I know. I have come to realize that in my walk, I have lacked tremendous faith, I have become so overwhelmed that I am not giving it to God and letting him take over. Since I have realized this, I am letting go more and trying to come to him with more faith. Its so dang hard though. I feel like I am free falling. I am also trying to remind myself that God is much bigger than this whole mess of a situation and he is holding my husband and I in his hands. Reminding myself of this, it makes it a whole lot easier to get through.
I am grateful to my precious family and friends, who have been lifting us up in prayers and encouraging us with verses and positive thoughts. These acts are so simple, yet mean so much to Shannon and I.
If you can, please keep praying for us. We love you guys.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
uncertainty
Uncertainty.....
its a truth and fact right now in my life. As many of you know, the hubster and I got our fabulous pink slips....sadly, this my third year in a row getting it, while this is Shannon’s first. Unfortunately, hubster and I entered the teacher world right as it was crashing. To make a long story extremely short, the teacher world has suffered tremendously due to lack of funding plus many other wonderful things, and it has affected virtually everyone in California and sadly, has only gotten worse as the years have gone by. The last three years, at least for me, has been a lot of uncertainty, whether or not I was going to have a job at the end of the year, etc. A lot of turmoil within all California districts has been going on and a lot of fabulous and amazing teachers have been "pink slipped”. God has been INSANELY good, as he is all the time, and has provided a job every year. Now it comes to the time where Shannon and I don't know what is ahead of us. Like the rest of the world, we have a mortgage, bills and other fun grown up stuff that require moolah. A bit of a scary thought.
What is my attitude about it? Well, I just feel overwhelmed. I think 85% of me is somewhat at peace-ish (as much as one can be during this time) but the rest of me is scared. Another part of me laughs at that, because as mentioned earlier, God is good ALL THE TIME. Even if I don't get it or it’s not the way I have planned things, he seems to always have some uncanny way of having way better ideas and plans for me and the rest of the world. I keep telling myself no matter the circumstances, Shannon and I have no choice but to make it work with what we have, as so many people have to do. I also try to remember that we are truly blessed in many ways. I guess besides praying, there isn't much more to do but to sit back and enjoy the ride.
-Potter's Wife
p.s. if you can though, please pray for us and the many teachers that have been "slipped"
its a truth and fact right now in my life. As many of you know, the hubster and I got our fabulous pink slips....sadly, this my third year in a row getting it, while this is Shannon’s first. Unfortunately, hubster and I entered the teacher world right as it was crashing. To make a long story extremely short, the teacher world has suffered tremendously due to lack of funding plus many other wonderful things, and it has affected virtually everyone in California and sadly, has only gotten worse as the years have gone by. The last three years, at least for me, has been a lot of uncertainty, whether or not I was going to have a job at the end of the year, etc. A lot of turmoil within all California districts has been going on and a lot of fabulous and amazing teachers have been "pink slipped”. God has been INSANELY good, as he is all the time, and has provided a job every year. Now it comes to the time where Shannon and I don't know what is ahead of us. Like the rest of the world, we have a mortgage, bills and other fun grown up stuff that require moolah. A bit of a scary thought.
What is my attitude about it? Well, I just feel overwhelmed. I think 85% of me is somewhat at peace-ish (as much as one can be during this time) but the rest of me is scared. Another part of me laughs at that, because as mentioned earlier, God is good ALL THE TIME. Even if I don't get it or it’s not the way I have planned things, he seems to always have some uncanny way of having way better ideas and plans for me and the rest of the world. I keep telling myself no matter the circumstances, Shannon and I have no choice but to make it work with what we have, as so many people have to do. I also try to remember that we are truly blessed in many ways. I guess besides praying, there isn't much more to do but to sit back and enjoy the ride.
-Potter's Wife
p.s. if you can though, please pray for us and the many teachers that have been "slipped"
Thursday, April 1, 2010
engagements, weddings and babies, oh my!!
Well hello all...
I have been noticing there has been a huge plethora of engagements, weddings and lots 'o' babies. I am really enjoying this "season" of life, and these are such beautiful celebrations. I reminded of that verse in Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.
I am grateful this is a season of such wonderful things going on in people's lives. It seems with this economy and job force, there is a lot of gloom but yet so much to shared and celebrated. I am very excited for my friends and acquiantances that are engaged, justhad weddings/newlyweds (me included, yay!!!!!), and my expecting friends. I have truly enjoyed sharing in the joy with these people. It makes my heart happy.
Now...onto my second part of my bloggeroo about pregnancy and babies. Just as a disclaimer, no, I am not annoucing anything, lol!!!
With preggo ladies, I know about 20 girls that are expecting/JUST had babies. Some are friends, "sisters", old college acquaintances, work pals, and family. And of course, I get the typical "So, when are YOU having kids?" I think if I had a dime every time I heard this question, I probably wouldn't have to work anymore. I jokingly say I still want my freedom, and people chuckle. I would like to wait at least another half a year to a year. I still like having just Shannon and I. I must admit with my two "sisters" (yay Kristen and Jessica!!!) who are having babies, I have felt, well, why not??? I love the idea of having abeach ball under my shirt, wearing some fun maternity clothes (they are gettting very cute!!) and ultimately, having a beautiful baby girl/boy in my arms. But for now, I am enjoying my time of life and I will just enjoy spoiling the crap out of all the other beautiful babies in my life :)
I have been noticing there has been a huge plethora of engagements, weddings and lots 'o' babies. I am really enjoying this "season" of life, and these are such beautiful celebrations. I reminded of that verse in Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.
I am grateful this is a season of such wonderful things going on in people's lives. It seems with this economy and job force, there is a lot of gloom but yet so much to shared and celebrated. I am very excited for my friends and acquiantances that are engaged, justhad weddings/newlyweds (me included, yay!!!!!), and my expecting friends. I have truly enjoyed sharing in the joy with these people. It makes my heart happy.
Now...onto my second part of my bloggeroo about pregnancy and babies. Just as a disclaimer, no, I am not annoucing anything, lol!!!
With preggo ladies, I know about 20 girls that are expecting/JUST had babies. Some are friends, "sisters", old college acquaintances, work pals, and family. And of course, I get the typical "So, when are YOU having kids?" I think if I had a dime every time I heard this question, I probably wouldn't have to work anymore. I jokingly say I still want my freedom, and people chuckle. I would like to wait at least another half a year to a year. I still like having just Shannon and I. I must admit with my two "sisters" (yay Kristen and Jessica!!!) who are having babies, I have felt, well, why not??? I love the idea of having abeach ball under my shirt, wearing some fun maternity clothes (they are gettting very cute!!) and ultimately, having a beautiful baby girl/boy in my arms. But for now, I am enjoying my time of life and I will just enjoy spoiling the crap out of all the other beautiful babies in my life :)
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