Hey everybody!!

I realize i have failed (miserably) to keep up this blog.. And i know that this is probably one of the only ways some of you can be kept updated on my life.. other than reading my sisters blog. Lets see, where to begin. Well, I am still working at Lovell Lake Food Center, right now its a good job, and until i have something come up thats relatively close and better pay, I'm staying there. So far, nothing has come up. Mom had her baby.. Isabelle Grace, born September 4th. She's a darling.. loud, but a darling... and of course, like babies always do, she seems to be hogging everyones attention lately. Our church threw mom a baby shower AFTER she had Isabelle, so the people would know better what to get mom (smart idea). I've started school back up, and I'm not gonna lie, I loathe it. Geometry and Lit are horrendous! but I guess the sooner I do it, the sooner i graduate! Which also means the sooner i have a full time job, which I want. I find it exeedingly hard to save up enough money to pay for insurance, and then on top of it, college and a car (eventually).. I get so depressed thinking about my savings account. The kids are doing pretty well, they seem to become more annoying in the fall/winter, because they cannot go outside as much, and they just don't know how to refrain from using their outside voices, when they are inside.. But I simply smile and gulp down as many B vitamins as i possibly can.. Dad has been real busy with work, which is always a good thing, seeings how it was rough this past winter when he relied on snow storms to get us through.. and well, God decided it would be a warm winter for us.. He cleared a lot on our road, for some people who are moving in and brought all the brush to our house.. in the middle of our backyard/sandpit. which is also dug down, kinda like a massive pit, in the pit.. haha.. so last night he burnt all the brush and the fire was MASSIVE! a-ma-zing i tell you... but then the fire department showed up this morning.. Because we had it smoldering longer then 9am, so they had to 'put it out'. I guess it was the excitement for the day... I have yet to see Ally or Kristen since July.. I miss them terribly.. It seems like everytime we try to plan for something.. work or school gets in the way, mighty depressing I tell you. I guess lately, friendships have been built stronger, and some have been tossed to the side.. I mean, it wasnt how i planned it, or wanted it, but I guess the saying everything happens for a reason rings true. Because God obviously wanted my life to change a little.. I found out more and more this last summer/fall that true, true friends.. will always be there for you.. others that we think are true friends, sometimes are just put in our lives to mold us to become more and more the person we are today. I miss some of my old friends... though i know again, this happened for a reason. So i just trust God. You can't go wrong with that choice.. Sorry for rambling.. but that was my un-organized update! I hope you enjoyed it.

-Jeanne

MEN THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!!!

So it seems like my life is all about the opposite sex. Drama, friends, family, crushes, embarrassing situations.. In all of it, a man is included somewhere. I previously wrote a blog about what my dream man would be and all the things I wanted and required for a husband. Well I realize that there is absolutely no man out there that will be exactly what I have on the list. Also, last night I was talking to my manager, Derek. We were talking about the type of people that only like “types” of guys/girls. Such as rich, gothic, country, emo, athletic, grungy, and well, white trash. I am a strong believer in not labeling people, and I realized that I was, in a way, labeling the type of guy I wanted. Now don’t get me wrong, I know I need standards and morals in a guy, but I feel I was going overboard. I’m also a strong believer in true love, so I know that if there is someone out there for me, and he’s not everything that I have on my list, then I realized that I will still be completely in love with this guy. Now, there are a few exceptions. I need someone who shares the same beliefs as me. NO EXEPTIONS. I mean, other than being a male. The religion thing is the next most important thing. So, like I said, I have standards that will be held and not broken. But anyways, back to what I was saying. I think that if you have a list to go by when dating, then where is that going to get you? I mean, say you meet an astounding guy, but he doesn’t exactly have those nice chiseled arms you like, or he can’t cook (another quality I long for..). Does that mean he doesn’t get a chance? Do you just pass him by? I think not! How do we know what we don’t want in a guy or a girl, when we’ve never had it? Maybe you know someone that has a trait you don’t particularly love, so you add it to your list of things that you wont have in a relationship. But have you ever thought that maybe that person is using that certain annoyance, or habit to drive you away because maybe, just maybe, that person doesn’t like the traits you have? Maybe we are all just completely misunderstood in the love area of things. I know it has a lot to do with the people themselves. And it has a lot to do with how that person was brought up. But if you think about it. Some of us are just too darn picky. Think of all the people out there with great hearts and personalities, but the snob down the street wont give him a chance just because he’s not the Fabio she dreams about. I mean please people! Give others a chance. Sometimes what you see is not all you get. Now, again, please don’t misunderstand me in saying, have no standards and go date the tramp that smokes and gets drunk every night. I personally, will not date someone that a drunkard, a smoker, someone that doesn’t share my beliefs, or red heads ( but that’s for a whole different reason ;] ). So maybe I’m going absolutely nowhere with this blog. Maybe I’m just thinking a lot of random thoughts that are coming off the top of my head. Maybe I think inconsistently. But I think the main thing I’m getting at it is: Don’t label people. Don’t judge others that may not be exactly the same as you. Be a little more open without losing your standards. Everyone’s a human, everyone has feelings.

(if you've read this all, i'm proud of you:) )

none...

so today i realized i havent written anything for my fellow friends to view. and im thinking thats kinda sad.. (that is if anyone reads this) but, where to begin.

      Life is good. Its bad too.

But you have to take the good with the bad.. i am, still, hopelessly single. i am..not happy with that? but until someone comes along that fit my standards (it feels like never) ill just have to learn to be content and live life happy. i dont wanna date andyone.. so i have a feeling this process of finding someone.. may take a while. Nevermind the fact of having my parent approval. anywho!

 I'm still at work. yup.

there's alot of new people there.. and some older ones that came back. ive been training some of them... i dont know why Crystal puts me in charge of training.. im so horrible at it and im a total bossy pants. but if she thinks im the best one for the job. then ill take it as a compliment and gladly do it :]..so yea.. work is good.

Oh, boys..

Where to start?? well i think this should kinda be in with the other section of my blog but.. ive made it here.. so okay... Im still in that learning process with guys.. i dare say im failing, thus far.. I cant read ((most)) guys, and when i do its wrong. i dont understand signals and i personally dont have an opinion on them at the moment. They are great!! but they are so overwhelming/confusing at the same time.. i dont understand how it is. Maybe im just reading too much into it all... thats probably what it is... great

 I thunk some stuff up..
 
I think that this summer is going to be amazing. and i think im gunna hate it becuase certain people wont be there... Im going to be 17 in 3 months.. and i go and think about my growth through the last year or so.. and all the things that have happened to me. I wouldnt trade a single one. nope i wouldnt. The drama was overrated. but hey, we learn from it right? Ive gained friendships, a job, a license, a car (now its busted,  but you get what im saying), trust from my parents, some maturity? maybe? and money!! lol..  oh jeez.. im gunna be old. i am 17?!?! what will i do with myself.. i never thought id be sad to grow up. i always thought that it would be amazing to be a teenager.. what the heck was i thinking.. gah

Bam-ba-lam

Heyy...

life's been so crazy. Sam just got back from her missions trip to Bosnia last night.  Everyone is sick in the house with tummy aches and throwing up and such...  So its been interesting. I sure hope i dont get it.. I'd rather get needles than throwing up. I dread it with a passion. I found out the date for the youth missions trip this summer with our church.. so I'm excited.. its only to RI and its only 5 days but it will still be fun I hope Then I have a chance to go to soulfest!! woohoo!! but I dont know if dad will let me because we would be spending the night. We will see. I hope this summer will be a good one, despite the fact Mike is leaving. I cant believe Memorial day is this upcoming Monday. This year has completely flown by, and I don't like it one bit. Summer is almost here despite the bad weather. I Need a tan. ughhhh...lol and i cannot think of anything else. But so far i still have my job so I'm happy