maybe i LOVE this series...

so maybe i have been absent from not only the blogosphere world, but the internet world.. and maybe just the WORLD in general.
because maybe, i became obsessed with a book about vampires, that are targeted toward "young adults" (but really, read: teens).
and maybe i decided to see the movie with my friend, but never planned on reading the actual book (much less, bookS).
and maybe, when my friend gave me this book, i didn't want to hurt his feelings so i didn't say anything about my plans to NOT read it. and maybe i even told daniel there was no way i would read 500 pages of a book i knew nothing about, and wasn't the slightest interested in investing my time reading something like that.
and maybe one day, the book spirits came upon me, and i opened that book beyond my own reasoning and comprehension; and maybe i finished the first book in less than 24 hours.
and maybe, now i am so in love with it, that i finished the ENTIRE 4 book series in just a mere 9 days. and maybe, last saturday, i stayed in my pajamas until 5:00 p.m. reading one of them.
and maybe i finished three of the books before the movie even came out, and we were second in line to five teenage girls on opening night.
and maybe i dream about being a cullen, and i want to drive daniel's red truck around so i can be more like bella. and maybe i think about edward and bella a lot, and wish they were my best friends (which COULD happen, because i would totally want them to turn me into a vampire, too).
maybe i would like to name my unborn children edward and bella. seriously, just MAYBE though.
and maybe i can't wait for the next book to come to the big screen - or edward's version of the first book... (and maybe i know that there is a version that will exist such as this, because i may check the author's web site several times a week for any updates).
and maybe you shouldn't judge me, because i am almost certain you would love them too.

i live in barboursville.. NEXT to huntington...

:/ THIS is embarrassing...

99 balloons

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th6Njr-qkq0

i haven't stopped thinking about (or crying about) this video since i watched it.

i hope to have their attitudes toward everything, for the rest of my life.

"God found great pleasure in taking a lowly thing in the eyes of the world, and show truth."

i loved this quote from the dad. i feel so "low" in the eyes of the world, but forget that God can can show His glory and power through anything He chooses. because after all- when we're at our weakest, we have nothing to offer except total reliance upon God.

dear fall,

you know that i love almost everything about you. i love your beautiful colors. i love wearing sweaters and scarves. i love hot drinks. i love sweats. i love heaters and warm blankets. i love that the holidays are near. i love pumpkins. i love the crunching leaves. i love boots. most of all, i love that you hold my anniversary.

i do not, however, love your unsettled self. you see, i have many a cute fall outfits i want to wear. but when i wake up to freezing weather and frost, i want to skip all of my special outfits i have for you, and skip right on over to my winter wardrobe.

now, you know you're my favorite.. so please, for me, make the mornings a little more bearable.

xoxo,
jess

thank you husband...

for getting up from our warm bed to get pepto-chewables when my stomach really hurt.

then for getting up AGAIN to get me some juice when they tasted so terrible, i thought i may puke. :)

i love you.

p.s. thank you also for offering to do these things - i didn't even ask!

10.13.08 - happy first anniversary!

ok... so i know every good wife says "my husband is the best ever!" but really... my husband IS the best EVER!!!

daniel, i am so blessed you chose me. you are the most christlike person i have ever known - and it is so much more than just speaking about being christlike, or how we should act... i see it in your actions every day. you are so giving, humble, compassionate, forgiving, amazing, spectacular, fabulous, breathtaking, goofy, adorable, sweet, brilliant.. and a great cuddler and kisser! ;) i love you more than anything in this life (besides God) and i need you more than air.

you are my best friend, partner in crime and soul mate. i cannot imagine my life without you in it. i truly believe this world is better because you are in it.

i love you for dancing with me any and everywhere. i love you for making me laugh every day. i love you for not being able to go to bed without me. i love you for rubbing my back almost every night. i love you for helping so much with things such as dishes, cooking, cleaning, etc. without me even saying a word. i love when you run to me when you see me from afar. i love that you'll hold me without letting go. i love that you know what mere motions or looks mean when i give them to you. i love that you are interested in things i love. i love that you encourage me in my dreams and visions. i love that you are ok with being a "B" student in med school if it means you get to see me more. i love that you want as many kids as i do. i love that you are a great friend to not just me, but everyone. i love that you are just as weird as i am!!! and there is so much more...

this past year has been the sweetest ever - because of you. you're my coach, my counselor, cheerleader, chauffeur and confidant.

happy anniversary, again! you make me want to be better. you make me want to make a difference. you make me want to love everyone who is around us more fervently and passionately. i can't wait to see what else God has in store for us! i love you!

busy week

Monday = Revival

Tuesday = Revival

Wednesday = Death Cab for Cutie in Columbus

Thursday = Revival

Friday = (Daniel's Anatomy Final) Directly after work, leaving to go to Cincinnati for our anniversary weekend trip! (And the fact Daniel's has completed his Anatomy stint for Med School!)

Monday (10/13)= Our first anniversary! and maybe closing on our house?! more details TBA...say a prayer!

p.s. each evening commitment is of course preceded by work... yuck.

is there anybody out there?

hello friends, family and internet stalkers!

daniel and i (jess) decided a blog could be an excellent way to inform people as to what is going on in our lives. so we shall try it out for a while, and see how it works.

sorry for the lack of wisdom or intellect on this first "official" post - more or less we're just seeing how this works/looks.

looking forward yet another web site to check... ;)