So...after talking with my brother two weeks ago and weighing my options, I've decided that I should make this blog private. It's not like I'm posting pictures of my kids or anything, but...well...I feel like I've had to be so cryptic in my writing lately - not knowing who out there is reading about my mundane life. I'll give you more reasons why after I've made this thing private.
So there you have it. (do I have to start all my paragraphs with "so"?) If you want to keep following my blog, just leave your email address. (I'll hide all comments so that you're email address isn't floating out there for everyone to see)
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Youngest Child Syndrome
You've never heard of the Youngest Child Syndrome? Well apparently I have it. I never thought that I fit into the mold of the youngest child: spoiled, obnoxious, need to be center of attention, coddled by parents, getting away with murder...you see where this is heading don't you?
Well, the other day as I was telling my friend yet another one of my harebrained ideas of what I want to do with my life, she laughed. She followed up that laugh with "Don't take this the wrong way, but you are soooo the youngest child. My youngest sister always comes up with these elaborate ideas of what she's going to do and we just smile and nod because we all know she will never follow through with them."
That comment got me thinking about the last few months and my quest to find a job that I really love. For those of you who I haven't talked your ears off about this quest, here is just a sample of the many different ideas of what I want to do:
1. Tour guide (that's right - be the person on the double-decker buses taking people around fun cities like NYC, London, Paris, etc.)
2. Hair dresser (this idea was stopped when I looked at how much the really good beauty schools cost)
3. High school math teacher
4. High school biology teacher
5. Community college teacher (accounting)
6. Nanny
7. Bum (this one is still up on the table)
8. Start a business with my brother (ok - this was something HE suggested and it's still on the table as well)
As you can see...I'm starting to fit nicely into the youngest child mold. So let's look at the other "symptoms":
1. Spoiled: my siblings would probably all say yes. I say kind of. I've never really had to go without...but I have paid for much of what I have (and since moving to NYC I've paid for it ALL)
2. Obnoxious: NO WAY!!! Everyone totally loves me! Although, when I was younger I admit I probably drove my brothers and sisters CRAZY! So fine...I'm obnoxious.
3. Center of attention: that depends on the setting. In my family I usually am pretty quiet. I've always let my older sister do the talking for me because I'm actually quite shy (until you get to know me of course - then we get back to the obnoxious trait above). Around friends I'm more outgoing, funny, and the center of attention (unless someone else is there who likes to speak over me)
4. Coddled: my mom did a pretty good job of pampering all her children.
5. Getting away with murder: ummm...I definitely have to say yes to this one. I learned at a young age how to get adults to eat out of the palm of my hand and to get away with anything. I have to say - this has turned out to be a very important trait in life :)
So there you have it. I have Youngest Child Syndrome. And I can tell you this much: even if there was a cure for YCD, I don't care. I like this "disease".
Well, the other day as I was telling my friend yet another one of my harebrained ideas of what I want to do with my life, she laughed. She followed up that laugh with "Don't take this the wrong way, but you are soooo the youngest child. My youngest sister always comes up with these elaborate ideas of what she's going to do and we just smile and nod because we all know she will never follow through with them."
That comment got me thinking about the last few months and my quest to find a job that I really love. For those of you who I haven't talked your ears off about this quest, here is just a sample of the many different ideas of what I want to do:
1. Tour guide (that's right - be the person on the double-decker buses taking people around fun cities like NYC, London, Paris, etc.)
2. Hair dresser (this idea was stopped when I looked at how much the really good beauty schools cost)
3. High school math teacher
4. High school biology teacher
5. Community college teacher (accounting)
6. Nanny
7. Bum (this one is still up on the table)
8. Start a business with my brother (ok - this was something HE suggested and it's still on the table as well)
As you can see...I'm starting to fit nicely into the youngest child mold. So let's look at the other "symptoms":
1. Spoiled: my siblings would probably all say yes. I say kind of. I've never really had to go without...but I have paid for much of what I have (and since moving to NYC I've paid for it ALL)
2. Obnoxious: NO WAY!!! Everyone totally loves me! Although, when I was younger I admit I probably drove my brothers and sisters CRAZY! So fine...I'm obnoxious.
3. Center of attention: that depends on the setting. In my family I usually am pretty quiet. I've always let my older sister do the talking for me because I'm actually quite shy (until you get to know me of course - then we get back to the obnoxious trait above). Around friends I'm more outgoing, funny, and the center of attention (unless someone else is there who likes to speak over me)
4. Coddled: my mom did a pretty good job of pampering all her children.
5. Getting away with murder: ummm...I definitely have to say yes to this one. I learned at a young age how to get adults to eat out of the palm of my hand and to get away with anything. I have to say - this has turned out to be a very important trait in life :)
So there you have it. I have Youngest Child Syndrome. And I can tell you this much: even if there was a cure for YCD, I don't care. I like this "disease".
Friday, October 9, 2009
Brooke Wilson
Dear Brooke,
What a surprise it was for me to get a call from Grandma yesterday telling me that you were on your way! It was a little scary because you are so early, but our prayers were answered and you are strong and healthy. How exciting that you have come the week before I will be home to visit! I had thought you would arrive shortly after I left Utah which would mean I wouldn't meet you until you were about 2 months old. So thank you for coming so I can see you.
You have been born into such a wonderful family. Your mom, dad, and three big sisters all love you so much, as do your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Your sisters are so excited to have another girl in the family, and the Ericksons sure do know about girls.
Welcome into the family Brooke! I love you so much and can't wait to see you next week!!
Love, Aunt Kristy
What a surprise it was for me to get a call from Grandma yesterday telling me that you were on your way! It was a little scary because you are so early, but our prayers were answered and you are strong and healthy. How exciting that you have come the week before I will be home to visit! I had thought you would arrive shortly after I left Utah which would mean I wouldn't meet you until you were about 2 months old. So thank you for coming so I can see you.
You have been born into such a wonderful family. Your mom, dad, and three big sisters all love you so much, as do your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Your sisters are so excited to have another girl in the family, and the Ericksons sure do know about girls.
Welcome into the family Brooke! I love you so much and can't wait to see you next week!!
Love, Aunt Kristy
Monday, October 5, 2009
Just FYI...
If any of you were wondering how this soup turned out...it was DELICIOUS!!! I highly recommend it. I followed some people's advice and used 1/2 the cream cheese. I also added nutmeg, curry, and cayenne pepper for a bit of a spice. Seriously - you should all try it. Such a great addition to the fall weather we've all be experiencing. Plus it made a lot, so I'll be having soup for lunch every day this week!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Fall
“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies."
This line from You've Got Mail has been running through my mind for the past couple of days. And that's because it's definitely fall time in New York and I LOVE NEW YORK IN THE FALL!!!
It's been a little chilly here lately (nothing like snow in Utah though). I even busted out the old wool coat today. But it's supposed to warm up to mid 60's for the weekend which I think will be fabulous! I love scarves and jackets and above all...HOODIES & SWEATS!! I can't wait to go home and put mine on actually.
Another thing I love about fall is soups. I had a delicious "Fall Vegetable Soup" from Hale and Hearty for lunch and I'm thinking of making this for dinner. Too much soup in one day you say? Well I say you can never have too much soup on a day like today.
My plans for tonight: (1) put on sweats (2) make soup (3) eat soup while watching all the Thursday night TV shows that I can fit in (4) sleep. Sounds like a pretty good night to me!
Hope you all have a great Thursday as well!!
This line from You've Got Mail has been running through my mind for the past couple of days. And that's because it's definitely fall time in New York and I LOVE NEW YORK IN THE FALL!!!
It's been a little chilly here lately (nothing like snow in Utah though). I even busted out the old wool coat today. But it's supposed to warm up to mid 60's for the weekend which I think will be fabulous! I love scarves and jackets and above all...HOODIES & SWEATS!! I can't wait to go home and put mine on actually.
Another thing I love about fall is soups. I had a delicious "Fall Vegetable Soup" from Hale and Hearty for lunch and I'm thinking of making this for dinner. Too much soup in one day you say? Well I say you can never have too much soup on a day like today.
My plans for tonight: (1) put on sweats (2) make soup (3) eat soup while watching all the Thursday night TV shows that I can fit in (4) sleep. Sounds like a pretty good night to me!
Hope you all have a great Thursday as well!!
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