Procrastination...

Procrastination refers to the act of putting off actions or tasks to a later time.

I AM ADDICTED TO BEJEWELED BLITZ! Gawwww, I will never get my research papers done!!

Holly Jolly Christmas..

I read this in class yesterday:
"I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys." ~Charles Dickens

I used to love Christmas so much. Now, I stress for a month prior to Christmas and dread it.

You know what I think of when I think of Christmas? I don't think about the Shopping Days Left or how many presents I have under the tree. You know what I think of when I think of MY Christmas?
My grandparents.

When I was younger, Christmas wasn't about "finding the perfect present" and in turn causing yourself to have a massive amount of stress. It was about getting together and spending time with your family.
Now, my family can't even make time to all get together more than once a year. I can't remember any of the presents I got last year for Christmas (actually the only one I remember is my sister necklace, which I wear ALL ZE TIME!), but I can remember dancing in my grandparents TV room to Richard Simmons "Sweatin' to the Oldies" when I was 3 years old.

What has Christmas come to? When spending over $800 on Christmas presents was a means of showing the Christmas spirit? I miss when the only stress I had in my life around Christmas was playing capture the flag in my grandparents basement in the dark.

If you want to get me a present for Christmas, I'll tell you exactly what I want. I want books to read my daughter before bedtime, and I want you to donate to an angel on the Christmas trees at stores, and I want you to all come home for Christmas. That's truly what Christmas is all about.

Now, let's not forget...there are only 38 shopping days left for "Christmas."

*FIST PUMP!*

I recommend ANYONE and EVERYONE to see this movie in theatres. I know what you are all thinking, "It's RATED PG. Psh, that's for kids!" I disagree.

I laughed throughout the entire movie and so did Jaci. It was soooo funny! I am actually making Derek go with me this weekend! You can tell he thinks I am crazy, but I want you to all know I AM ONLY PARTLY CRAZY (on my mother's side). Go see it! You will not leave disappointed!

Another weekend for the books!

I spent another great weekend with my family and boyfriend again! (minus MINDY AND JOHN again...see a recurring theme?) My events went as follow:
1. Eat dinner with my boyfriend and go see Paranormal Activity 2.
I was really REALLY nervous about going to this movie. I thought I wouldn't sleep for days. It's really not that scary. The only thing that'll make you jump is the random LOUD BANGS! they throw in the middle of the movie that would make even a deaf person jump.

2. Eat ice cream right out of the bucket. I think Derek and I enjoyed this A LOTTTT for being "adults." We got cookie dough ice cream and it was amazingggg!

3. On Friday, Derek told me to "pick a place to eat." I searched all morning long and landed on a place called, Beer Kitchen. We drove down to eat there and it was very good! I don't think we were expecting it to be as nice as it was, but it was a very nice place! 4. Afterwards, Derek took us to this AWESOME bar downtown. (You'll have to ask him about his experience..I'll leave you all in suspense..)

5. Friday night, we went to another movie....DUE DATE! Derek and I had high expectations for it and it didn't fall short. It was hilarious! I recommend it to all.

6. Last but not least, the main event of our weekend!!! My cousin, Dan, got married.

Of course, I was the best looking date ever, so Derek was very lucky. =0p The wedding itself was absolutely gorgeous, and the reception hall was out of this world. (Actually, it was in downtown KC) They didn't serve dinner, but instead they served "heavy" hor'dourves. (spelling?) They were amazinggggg! I was obsessing over them....I love food too much, I think. Overall, another great weekend in Kansas City, but I sure did miss my Jaci Lane!

Beilman Halloween

Halloween was A LOT of fun this year (probably because it actually fell on a weekend!) We did a lot of fun activities on Sunday.
1. We made ghosts and worked hard coloring them. 2. ...and we decorated our door with them!3. We carved our pumpkin we got at the pumpkin patch!
4. We roasted our seeds we took out of our pumpkin. They were delicious! 5. TRICK OR TREATING!!!!!!!!! Jaci was a KU Cheerleader!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM JACI AND ME!!