Took a mini trip to Houston this weekend and it was fun from the start. Whatever you do, don't get a hotel room in Downtown Houston unless it is a Hilton or something you have heard about. Just sayin'. It was a good trip to the Houston Temple and then catching the Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks game. It was a close game from the beginning and I am proud of my Mavs for holding onto the lead. It was my first pro basketball game and hope to catch another one soon.
It was good to take the trip with three friends. They are great people and it was fun to get to know them a little better.
I got to see my little brother and his wife. It was fun to spend some time with them. I don't get to see them very often because of work schedules and money but I know that they love me just the same.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sunday, December 26, 2010
December 26, 2010
I have been thinking a lot lately about this blog thing. I know I don't write here very often but when I do it is mostly nothing of importance. Reading other blogs I always feel like I want to be more like them writing on something that means something.
I don't travel much so I can't talk about my many travels. I don't have any kids, so that is out. All I do is work and I don't want to talk about work. So I guess what I feel and what I am feeling at this time of writing is what I am going to write about.
Since I left Logan, Utah, I have been a little struggling with life and hanging out with friends. If you know me, I am friends with everyone. I like everyone. If I didn't like you, you would know. That is me. But since my move, I have been thinking and planning my move back to L-town and how much fun it will be when I return. Since moving back to Texas, many of my L-town friends moved away and are doing new things in their lives. I am seriously happy for them.
D. Pak, moved to Vegas and recently sent me a message that read "Renee, Renee, if Tummi Yummi's did one good thing it was bringing us together. You already know I wished you a Merry Xmas." What a blessed one. I myself feel like I am blessed to have met him and become friends with a great soul.
Jaxon M. he moved to Montana is attending MSU and playing basketball with them. I talk to him 3-4 times a month and again, I am so lucky to have his friendship. Once again, Tummi Yummi's came into play. I met Jaxon at the funniest place in L-town.
But, I can't keep thinking that things will be the same. Many friends are getting married, moving and building their own circle of friends. I am happy for them and wonder if I will be back in the circle.
It's nice to back here in Texas but for me to hang out with friends I have to travel more than an hour to hang out with them. Not that is is worth it but sometimes I can't afford it. Gas prices are up to $2.80 and I can't afford to fill up every other day.
There are some times where I feel less of a friend to anyone. Because I don't have money and I live so far away, I feel that puts a strain on my friendships.
I miss the things I can do for free and not having to go far to do them. I hate to travel so far to visit friends. I miss the mountains and the hiking. The closeness of friends and the many things to do.
I am hoping that my feelings will change in a few weeks, I would hate to feel less adequate to my friends here in the new year.
I don't travel much so I can't talk about my many travels. I don't have any kids, so that is out. All I do is work and I don't want to talk about work. So I guess what I feel and what I am feeling at this time of writing is what I am going to write about.
Since I left Logan, Utah, I have been a little struggling with life and hanging out with friends. If you know me, I am friends with everyone. I like everyone. If I didn't like you, you would know. That is me. But since my move, I have been thinking and planning my move back to L-town and how much fun it will be when I return. Since moving back to Texas, many of my L-town friends moved away and are doing new things in their lives. I am seriously happy for them.
D. Pak, moved to Vegas and recently sent me a message that read "Renee, Renee, if Tummi Yummi's did one good thing it was bringing us together. You already know I wished you a Merry Xmas." What a blessed one. I myself feel like I am blessed to have met him and become friends with a great soul.
Jaxon M. he moved to Montana is attending MSU and playing basketball with them. I talk to him 3-4 times a month and again, I am so lucky to have his friendship. Once again, Tummi Yummi's came into play. I met Jaxon at the funniest place in L-town.
But, I can't keep thinking that things will be the same. Many friends are getting married, moving and building their own circle of friends. I am happy for them and wonder if I will be back in the circle.
It's nice to back here in Texas but for me to hang out with friends I have to travel more than an hour to hang out with them. Not that is is worth it but sometimes I can't afford it. Gas prices are up to $2.80 and I can't afford to fill up every other day.
There are some times where I feel less of a friend to anyone. Because I don't have money and I live so far away, I feel that puts a strain on my friendships.
I miss the things I can do for free and not having to go far to do them. I hate to travel so far to visit friends. I miss the mountains and the hiking. The closeness of friends and the many things to do.
I am hoping that my feelings will change in a few weeks, I would hate to feel less adequate to my friends here in the new year.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Christmas present
I was thinking today on my way home from church that I would list good things about one certain person. His name is Justin, and I don't know why, I am a little mean to him around people. We can carry on some good conversations via text and Facebook but when we are face to face, I am mean to him. He is a really nice guy and I told him on Thanksgiving that I would be nice to him for one month and that would be his Christmas present. He agreed, still not believing me. I want to prove him that I can.
So it has been five days since Thanksgiving..
11.28.10
one. Justin has a great smile
two.. what a sweet guy
three... nice to talk
four.... has nothing mean to say
five..... has patience with me
Next week, I will add more good things. I do hope that I can prove that I can be a nice person.
So it has been five days since Thanksgiving..
11.28.10
one. Justin has a great smile
two.. what a sweet guy
three... nice to talk
four.... has nothing mean to say
five..... has patience with me
Next week, I will add more good things. I do hope that I can prove that I can be a nice person.
Friday, October 29, 2010
You will be missed Mr. Vernon Cooper
Sunday I found out some sad news. My good friend from high school, her dad had passed away on Oct 20th. Last I heard he was doing better, opening his eyes and recognizing people and the next thing I know he had passed away.
Today was his funeral and I tried super hard to hold my feelings in. I had felt so bad that I didn't visit him while he was still around, I kept putting off the visit because I got busy. Now I feel horrible because I didn't get to visit him while he was alive and well. I think maybe that is why I broke down and couldn't control the tears for at least 15 minutes.
Vernon Carl Cooper
Jan. 16, 1947 - Oct. 20, 2010
Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetary
Vernon Cooper a 22 year resident of Irving, TX, passed away October 20, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate Gladys, 4 daughters, Angela Staggs of Wichita Falls, TX, Sabrena Bussey of Hooks Texas, Jennifer Cooper of Ft. Worth Texas, and Lawanna Cooper of Irving Texas, 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. Cooper served his country for 10 years during his early life, serving in the Pacific Theaters, Korea and Okinawa. He was a service connected DAV and was a life member of the DAV, The American Legion, the VFW and the Paralyzed Veterans organizations.
Mr. Cooper was in the Lions Club and held many offices including Vice President, secretary and he was Deputy of Governor of his district. He received many awards including Lions Club International Humanitarian Award for his many projects. He was president of the softball league, where he brought about many improvements to the program.
Mrs. Cooper will be having gravesite services only at the Veterans Cemetery in Dallas, choosing to rest with his comrades. Contributions should be made to the Lions club or to the Diabetes Foundation to aid in the defeat of Diabetes.
The Family acknowledges with sincere appreciation and gratitude your expressions of love, kindness and gratitude your expressions of love, kindness and sympathy during our time of bereavement.
You are no longer in pain and suffering but you will be missed by your wife, daughters, family and friends.
Today was his funeral and I tried super hard to hold my feelings in. I had felt so bad that I didn't visit him while he was still around, I kept putting off the visit because I got busy. Now I feel horrible because I didn't get to visit him while he was alive and well. I think maybe that is why I broke down and couldn't control the tears for at least 15 minutes.
Vernon Carl Cooper
Jan. 16, 1947 - Oct. 20, 2010
Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetary
Vernon Cooper a 22 year resident of Irving, TX, passed away October 20, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate Gladys, 4 daughters, Angela Staggs of Wichita Falls, TX, Sabrena Bussey of Hooks Texas, Jennifer Cooper of Ft. Worth Texas, and Lawanna Cooper of Irving Texas, 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. Cooper served his country for 10 years during his early life, serving in the Pacific Theaters, Korea and Okinawa. He was a service connected DAV and was a life member of the DAV, The American Legion, the VFW and the Paralyzed Veterans organizations.
Mr. Cooper was in the Lions Club and held many offices including Vice President, secretary and he was Deputy of Governor of his district. He received many awards including Lions Club International Humanitarian Award for his many projects. He was president of the softball league, where he brought about many improvements to the program.
Mrs. Cooper will be having gravesite services only at the Veterans Cemetery in Dallas, choosing to rest with his comrades. Contributions should be made to the Lions club or to the Diabetes Foundation to aid in the defeat of Diabetes.
The Family acknowledges with sincere appreciation and gratitude your expressions of love, kindness and gratitude your expressions of love, kindness and sympathy during our time of bereavement.
You are no longer in pain and suffering but you will be missed by your wife, daughters, family and friends.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
This morning while I was thinking about getting up, I was randomly thinking about my life and my friends. I hope that it all comes out to your understanding.
While I was thinking about moving back to Logan, Utah, I was reminded of my friends and the ones I have met the whole 8 years I lived there. I have met some wonderful people who have now graduated and moved on with their lives. I was thinking I will miss them when I get back. I knew where to find them if I needed to talk to someone about my life's drama.
Then my mind shifted gears and I was remembering the friends I had here in Texas 10 years ago. I guess I just expected the friends that I had then would be here when I came back last year. After realizing that everyone has lives, they all moved on with theirs. I miss my friend Chris "Topher" H. and Chris M. They made my life fun back in the day. I am not complaining about things and how I think my life sucks. I do miss my friends.
Talking about friends, I love facebook but I wonder really who is my friend. I mean, I know everyone I am friends with. I have 866 friends on facebook. The sad thing is that the list of most friends goes like: Utah State, High School, Family, and church. Shouldn't family be first? The friends I had from high school, I believe I am friends with maybe a handful of them on facebook. Most of the kids I had in high school don't want anything to do with me now and the kids that didn't want anything to do with me are my friends. I don't understand.. I was remembering at a class reunion in '05 someone who was mean to me all the years I knew her came up to me and told me she was sorry for hating me. She grew up and had kids to realize that what she was saying and doing to me was hurting me. I did accept her apology and told her it was alright. I wonder if that is what my facebook high school friends feel. I mean, I do know of them and I recognize their face but we never hung out growing up.
I work in a store in a mall and I see people I grew up with, either high school or church. It is so weird when I see them and they look the same some what. I mean, I recognize them but it takes awhile for me to connect a name to a face. They all see happy and content with their lives that it doesn't matter what happened 15 years ago, they are living now!
I do sometimes miss my life then, had good friends that I really do love and miss. One friend just stepped off the face of the Earth and his sister even doesn't know where he is. It is really sad but I know that he is doing well. The last I heard from him was a couple of years ago. He had told me that he lives in Europe half the year and North Carolina the other half. I don't know why but it's not my life. I do miss my friend Christopher Sean Cooley.
I do love my life today. I have met some wonderful people. There is a reason people come into your life. There is a purpose for everything.
While I was thinking about moving back to Logan, Utah, I was reminded of my friends and the ones I have met the whole 8 years I lived there. I have met some wonderful people who have now graduated and moved on with their lives. I was thinking I will miss them when I get back. I knew where to find them if I needed to talk to someone about my life's drama.
Then my mind shifted gears and I was remembering the friends I had here in Texas 10 years ago. I guess I just expected the friends that I had then would be here when I came back last year. After realizing that everyone has lives, they all moved on with theirs. I miss my friend Chris "Topher" H. and Chris M. They made my life fun back in the day. I am not complaining about things and how I think my life sucks. I do miss my friends.
Talking about friends, I love facebook but I wonder really who is my friend. I mean, I know everyone I am friends with. I have 866 friends on facebook. The sad thing is that the list of most friends goes like: Utah State, High School, Family, and church. Shouldn't family be first? The friends I had from high school, I believe I am friends with maybe a handful of them on facebook. Most of the kids I had in high school don't want anything to do with me now and the kids that didn't want anything to do with me are my friends. I don't understand.. I was remembering at a class reunion in '05 someone who was mean to me all the years I knew her came up to me and told me she was sorry for hating me. She grew up and had kids to realize that what she was saying and doing to me was hurting me. I did accept her apology and told her it was alright. I wonder if that is what my facebook high school friends feel. I mean, I do know of them and I recognize their face but we never hung out growing up.
I work in a store in a mall and I see people I grew up with, either high school or church. It is so weird when I see them and they look the same some what. I mean, I recognize them but it takes awhile for me to connect a name to a face. They all see happy and content with their lives that it doesn't matter what happened 15 years ago, they are living now!
I do sometimes miss my life then, had good friends that I really do love and miss. One friend just stepped off the face of the Earth and his sister even doesn't know where he is. It is really sad but I know that he is doing well. The last I heard from him was a couple of years ago. He had told me that he lives in Europe half the year and North Carolina the other half. I don't know why but it's not my life. I do miss my friend Christopher Sean Cooley.
I do love my life today. I have met some wonderful people. There is a reason people come into your life. There is a purpose for everything.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Thank you for serving our country!
I have been reading on facebook comments left for a kid I wish I knew. His name, Ben Chisholm. While I was reading, I was thinking about things and how short life really is.
Ben is in the Army Infantry. On Saturday he wrote on his facebook page "i miss my family sooo much i hate that im not there to see my little bro drive for the first time and i probably wont get to see my lil sis graduate not to mention hanging with alyssa she is freaking funny i miss and love yall". The sad thing is... He died two days later.
It really makes you think about things. I wouldn't want my family and friends not to know how much I love them. I do, even though I don't show it, I am happy to have them around.
It is sad that I didn't get to know Ben, but I do have friends in all forms of the military. I want to thank them for what they do for us. It takes someone with a good heart to do what they do.
I am blessed to be part of this country and I am blessed that there are good people out there to fight for our freedom. Thank you for those who are serving.
Comments for Ben from my friends..
Josh Wahlen: "I have never been opposed to the war over seas until now when it actually affected me. To all those I have argued with I am sorry you were right. A Hero to our country lost his life today and he will be missed. To Ben Chisholm and all his family I love you guys!"
Erin Christina Elliott: "I am still trying to push the thought of you being gone out of my head. We all love you so much and will forever be greatful for all that you gave. Don't worry, you and all your crazyness will forever live on.
I agree with everyone, Heaven is pretty lucky to have you back up there!"
Caroline May: "Thank you for your great service. You will always hold a special place of honor in our home. Our deepest love goes to your family. We love you, and we're going to miss your crazy smile."
Stacy Humphreys: "The above written Saturday & his sweet life swept away 2 days later. I love you my sweet Brother, may God hold you tight in his arms and never let you go...Our love will never fade." ♥
Carlos A. Dominguez: "If ben was still here he would slap us all for being so down. You know he never wasted a second being sad. Always upbeat and ready to party."
May God bless all those who are fighting for our freedom. With this, it reminds me of the music in a video that is going around facebook right now. The song is called Praan, by Garry Schyman.
Ben is in the Army Infantry. On Saturday he wrote on his facebook page "i miss my family sooo much i hate that im not there to see my little bro drive for the first time and i probably wont get to see my lil sis graduate not to mention hanging with alyssa she is freaking funny i miss and love yall". The sad thing is... He died two days later.
It really makes you think about things. I wouldn't want my family and friends not to know how much I love them. I do, even though I don't show it, I am happy to have them around.
It is sad that I didn't get to know Ben, but I do have friends in all forms of the military. I want to thank them for what they do for us. It takes someone with a good heart to do what they do.
I am blessed to be part of this country and I am blessed that there are good people out there to fight for our freedom. Thank you for those who are serving.
Comments for Ben from my friends..
Josh Wahlen: "I have never been opposed to the war over seas until now when it actually affected me. To all those I have argued with I am sorry you were right. A Hero to our country lost his life today and he will be missed. To Ben Chisholm and all his family I love you guys!"
Erin Christina Elliott: "I am still trying to push the thought of you being gone out of my head. We all love you so much and will forever be greatful for all that you gave. Don't worry, you and all your crazyness will forever live on.
I agree with everyone, Heaven is pretty lucky to have you back up there!"
Caroline May: "Thank you for your great service. You will always hold a special place of honor in our home. Our deepest love goes to your family. We love you, and we're going to miss your crazy smile."
Stacy Humphreys: "The above written Saturday & his sweet life swept away 2 days later. I love you my sweet Brother, may God hold you tight in his arms and never let you go...Our love will never fade." ♥
Carlos A. Dominguez: "If ben was still here he would slap us all for being so down. You know he never wasted a second being sad. Always upbeat and ready to party."
May God bless all those who are fighting for our freedom. With this, it reminds me of the music in a video that is going around facebook right now. The song is called Praan, by Garry Schyman.
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