The Adventures of Jennie!

Im Married Now!

2009-02-24T13:17:00.000-08:00

Ok, now that I'm a married girl I have begun a new blog for my husband and me. It will still be authored by YOURS TRULY but just about OUR life :)

Visit mrandmrswallace.com for the fun!

4 DAYS AND COUNTING!

2009-02-12T20:36:00.000-08:00

Holy cow! I can't believe I'm getting married in 4 days! I'm very glad that we decided to skip the whole "Big Wedding" and avoid the stress. Just planning the trip to Vegas has caused stress! Who's coming, who's staying in what room, what to do for dinner the night before, how will we get to the chapel, how will I wear my hair?!!? The smallest details can make all the difference in the trip...GEEZ!

Tuesday and Wednesday were spent moving in to Ryan's place. OH MAN! I got rid of 3 boxes of clothes, 2 big garbage bags of shoes and I STILL have so many clothes! I hung them up in the closet and I take up 80% (or more) of the closet. Poor Ryan! He said that we'll have to get a 3 bedroom house with walk-in closets for my clothes! "No no, we don't have kids yet, just Jennie's clothes". It's not really THAT bad...Then we spent FOREVER trying to decide how we're gonna arrange the bed with the dressers and night stand...man OH man! Who knew combining our stuff would be so difficult? BUT we also had fun decorating :) A few little changes and this "Bachelor Pad" now feels and looks like HOME! A blanket on the couch, hanging a mirror, hanging a sign, a rug in the kitchen...4 DAYS!!!!!

Be excited with me.

Mt. Diablo

2009-01-31T22:44:00.000-08:00

This past week, Ryan and I made a little trip up to Mt. Diablo. It took about 15 minutes to get there...that's why I say "little". Ryan is selling one of his cars so he wanted to take some cool pictures. Then we got to enjoy the ride down the mountain around the curves...pretty fast :) Here are some pictures of our journey:

Ryan jumping:Me...jumping:

Bye Bye Baby :(

I took this picture, I know I have skills:

Me and Ryan:

We had a blast! Definitely going to do that again and spend more time up there....we have plans to go up there after the wedding and Ryan will take pictures of me in my wedding dress!

Hey Baby Let's Go To Vegas!

2009-01-27T17:54:00.000-08:00

20 days and counting!

IM ENGAAAAGED!!

2009-01-19T10:34:00.001-08:00

Last Saturday night Ryan managed to surprise me with a dozen red roses and the most AMAZING ring!

We're getting married February 16, 2009! In VEGAS! Just the fam is coming and Shannon of course :) Its going to be so much fun, honeymooning there too!

I love Ryan SOOO much, and if you haven't met him you will soon know why I'm so blessed to have him love me back! If you HAVE met him...you know why I love him...most likely you do too!

7, 8, 9

2009-01-10T22:48:00.001-08:00

Here are 7 things that happened in 08 written in 2009!

1. I started this blog! Follow the link to my first words of wisdom.... http://jenniefromtheblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/i-did-it.html

2. I got my first "real" job with benefits and business cards! Construction Testing Services didn't know what they were getting into when they hired me. Best dang Marketing Coordinator out there!
3. I moved out of mom and dad's house and became independent! Got myself some dressers, a bed, bookshelf...it was fun and I know mom and dad were thrilled to have the house to themselves again!

4. My niece Samantha Rose was born June 27th, shes a bundle of joy! Its amazing to watch her grow and learn new things. Babies are amazing.
5. My Ry :) If you wanna hear why timing is EVERYTHING in life and relationships I'll tell you our story. We had a bumpy road but by the end of the year we were (and still are) extremely happy! Never give up on your heart.6. I became my true self. I learned that true happiness is being who you are and want to be. Answering to yourself and no one else. I've always tried to do what I thought others wanted me to do. Im much happier doing what I want! And the best part is that everyone else still loves me!

7. My car started the slow but steady road to death. I have a 99 Mazda Protege. Back in March I got stuck on the side of the freeway 30 minutes from home waiting for Dad to rescue me b/c something was grinding...dont even remember what that was. Then in May I had to have the complete brake system replaced also. Come August the radiator blew and the fuel pump was feeling it wanted to be replaced. Come December, the check engine light wont stay off! A cylinder died, new starter, new alternator, new battery...I'm still driving a loaner car waiting for it to be fixed.

I'm SOOO excited for 2009! There are so many things that will happen that will change our lives. The future is bright :)

Christmas with Ryan :)

2008-12-17T09:03:00.000-08:00

So last night Ryan and I opened our Christmas presents from eachother! We got too excited and couldnt wait ANY longer. So here goes all the fun! Guess who got what for whom:

CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE!!!!!!

Jingle Bell Rock

2008-12-12T11:58:00.000-08:00

I LOVE Christmas and the whole holiday season! The lights, the merriment, the shopping, the family...I just love every thing about this time of year! I've been planning my company's Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner (politically correct for "Christmas Party"). Apparently the normal, boring routine is to rent out the Pleasanton Hotel and just have the party there, but NOT WITH ME ON STAFF!! This year we're going to San Francisco on a yacht cruise around the Bay. Its going to be way more fun! Dinner, dancing, prizes, construction workers...what more could you ask for? It's tomorrow and I'm so excited!

Last weekend Ryan and I traveled to good ole Utah to see some friends! It was Ryan's first time and boy oh boy did he like it. HAHA! We toured Salt Lake City a little bit...we visited Laura at the State Capitol and saw the Gateway Mall and downtown Salt Lake (all places I've been, dont worry). We went to see the lights at Temple Square which is always fun!

We went up to Logan also and I showed him Utah State University, all the places I lived there, we saw Anne, and ate at Angies "Where the locals eat" so Ryan is now a Logan Local! Overall, the trip was fun and we'll probably go again. Plans will be different next time, but still fun!

Happy Holidays!

Shelbyyyy My Love!

2008-10-19T19:12:00.000-07:00

So, one of my BEST friends of all time, Shelby, deserves a blog about her. She just put her mission papers in last week and we are awaiting the call! I'm SUPER excited for her but sad she'll be leaving me for a year and a half! (unless she gets called to the Oakland, CA mission, then I'll pretend to be an investigator and see her lots)

Things I LOVE about Shelby:

- She is the most accepting person I know. No matter what I do, I know I can always tell her and she wont think of me any different! I know I can be myself around her and she wont hate :) Yet she is the best example.

- When Shelby is in a bad mood, you know. And you know to stay away! She wont be mean to you or yell at you, she'll just completely ignore you! It's hilarious and I love it.

- We could sit at home and do nothing but have more memories than if we actually did something. I'm cute....right?? Do we have sand dunes around here? Well you can go to them. Photo shoots are always a must.

- Speaking of photo shoots: Shelby has the MOST pictures of herself than anyone I've ever met. When we lived together she had a picture of her on our refridgerator and people would come over and see it then ask "Who's this? One of your relatives?" and we would say "Nope! Thats our roomie Shelby! She put it there" haha, luckily she's SOOO pretty!

- She will forever be blessed b/c she is a CNA and helps the elderly. She bathes them and changes their diapers and anyone who can do that is DEFINITELY going to heaven!

- She gets excited about everything I want her to be excited about. And I dont even have to tell her to be excited! She truely is happy about things that make me happy and frustrated about things that frustrated me at that...

- She thinks my boyfriends are hot :) and I LOVE it!

- Her family is reallly close and her siblings love her SOOO much. They all go to her for advice and tell her everything. Her parents trust her completely and know they have NOTHING to worry about with Miss Shelb.

- When I couldn't nanny my favorite kids anymore, she took over. I knew they were in good hands and would have ALMOST as much fun with her as they did me :) She's a good nanny!

- We watch the same tv shows and text eachother about them when we're watching them.

Those don't even come close to covering all that I love about Shelby, but we dont have all the time in the world to cover them! I LOVEEEE YOU SHELBALINA!

Aww man! I got tagged!

2008-10-07T19:14:00.000-07:00

Rules
1.Link the person(s) who tagged you
2.Mention the rules on your blog
3.Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours
4. Tag 6 fellow bloggers by linking them

Shelby tagged me

My 6 unspectacular quirks:

1. If someone heats something up in the microwave and then takes it out before it beeps...then doesnt clear the timer...I may have a heart attack. I will stop everything I am doing to clear it. I have tried to carry on a conversation but I get distracted and must pause to press the clear button.

2. Everything I own is centered. My bed is centered between the walls, my dresser is centered between the bed and closet, my couch is centered between the door and wall, I sleep in the center of the bed to make it even, I cant even be in the bathroom brushing my teeth if the shower curtain isnt centered! Enough said...

3. I would rather take a silly-faced picture than a smiling one. It makes life more fun!

4. I have potty issues...no I dont pee my pants or anything! But if there is ANY possibility of someone (besides my family and Shannon) hearing me...I have to turn on the faucet in hopes they wont hear me. In college...and Shelby will vouch for me...I would go into my room, lock the bedroom door, turn on the radio, shut the bathroom door, and turn on the sink before I go. Silly, I know.

5. When I teach a lesson, I tend to sing the questions to the class. I never realized I did this until Jessica Veda pointed it out after a Sunday School lesson. Anyonnnnneeee????

6. If I dont know what to say to someone when they approach me, I kick my leg out. Like I'm waving with my leg or something...maybe I'm trying to kick away the awkwardness? No clue, and I cant stop. I think I did it 4 times today that I can remember.

OK! I tag Laura, Anne, Mikey, Amanda, Kim annnnnddd Chantalle!

Love of my life

2008-09-04T09:42:00.001-07:00

I know some of you have seen pictures on Mike's blog but for those of you who havent, I need to brag a bit more about my niece Sammie. I love her SOOO much. She is such an angel and whenever I'm having a bad day or upset about something, all I have to do is pop in on her and Chelsea and give some loves. She'll be 10 weeks tomorrow and I cant believe how time is flying by! She is starting to react to us now, givin some smiles and even icky faces when her daddy plays harmonica. Even when she cries I cant help but smile and fall more in love, its so cute! (Then I fix her sorrows of course) She is the wallpaper on my computer at work and everyone here is in awe of how gorgeous she is...

Related?

2008-08-24T21:17:00.001-07:00

I love this woman!

Everyone else does too...if you've met her, you know why she is so fantastic.

As Requested

2008-08-14T12:43:00.000-07:00

So, I have moved to a new apartment...a month ago :) Here are some pictures to help you visualize my comfort!

Our cute little kitchen:

One corner of my room:The other part of my room:Our STYLISH bathroom, compliments to Jackie:And here's Luke, the silliest dog:

I forgot to take a picture of the living room! Its cute too. We have a tv in a big entertainment center with tons of pictures on shelves that are on either side of the tv, a tan-ish couch with a heavy stone coffee table and some plants! I love it, and my roomie Jackie - she's amazing and when you meet her you'll see why!

July 2008

2008-08-10T20:07:00.000-07:00

Ok, I do bring my camera with my everywhere...so here are some randoms from July!

Aubrey's wedding June 21st:Me and my favorite baby!LETS GO OAKLAND!!!Chevys for Mike's BirthdaySammie sleeping. She's so cute!

I'm a bore...

2008-08-05T16:51:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a loooong time! My life has been very boring lately. All I do is work and sleep, it seems. I havent been out with my friends, had a funny experience, or done anything camera worthy apparently! I hang out with my niece Sammie all the time and I'll soon post more pics of her...

I did move to a new apartment with my friend Jackie. She's AMAZING!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER!

2008-07-09T11:59:00.001-07:00

Today is Mike's birthday and I miss him being away in the CHP academy! He is the best brother anyone could ask for. He's nice, smart, strong, protective and funny. I dont ever remember him picking on me or beating me up when we were growing up. He's always been such a great example to me. And, recently he became a father and that is so wonderful to see! There is a new spirit about him and when he picks little Sammie up in his arms everyone can tell how much he loves her. I'm so proud of him for working his TAIL off to get into the California Highway Patrol Academy and for sticking with it, even though its the hardest thing he's ever done in his life! I love to hang around him and his wife Chelsea, they are always welcoming and Mike makes the FUNNIEST remarks under his breath.

I love you Mike! Happy Stinkin' Birthday!

Samantha Rose Barlow

2008-06-27T22:49:00.000-07:00

Sammie Rose was born today at 1:12pm! She was a healthy 7 lbs 1 ounce, 21 inches long. I fell in love when I walked into the hospital room today. Here are some pictures (she has the barlow peanut nose but the rest is all Chel!)

Here we are, she ate he whole bottle! I couldnt stop kissing her, such soft baby skinDaddy and SammieMommy and Sammie (Chel is such a champ!)Grandma Barlow and her baby doll

Sammie loves me already! She smirks when I hold her and cries when I give her away...she even waved goodbye to the nurse when she left! SO smart, or maybe coincidence? She does this thing where she only opens her left eye and looks around for a minute before she decides to open the other one :) its adorable!

My Favorite Fads

2008-06-25T16:55:00.000-07:00

I know its been a while since I wrote a new post so here goes! I thought you all might like to know a few of my favorite things these days:

This lipgloss is amazing! It stays on for a while and tastes good and adds a bit of color :)

Stride Gum really does last forever and this orange flavor smells yummy...it makes people want to take it right outta my mouth!

So, California has a new law effective July 1st where everyone has to have a handsfree phone while driving. I got this jawbone and I am addicted! Now I dont have to search through my purse everytime my phone rings...its attached to my ear! Dont worry, I dont walk through the grocery store with it on and talking so people think Im talking to myself...

OK, I know you might not know what this is. It's a document binding machine. I have one in my office for proposals and I love it! I want to bind everything and make pretty presentations all the time.

My PAPA

2008-06-15T12:14:00.000-07:00

Since it's Father's Day and the new thing seems to be writing a blog about the person of the day, here are some things I love about my papa!

1. He will always listen to my boy drama and give his manly advice.
2. DON'T mess with his girls, or else.
3. He is the nicest person to everyone, and will do whatever he can to show his faimly he loves them.
4. He taught me everything I know about softball, cars, and football. (People are still shocked I know what's going on when we watch football)
5. He could take a lemonade stand and turn it into a profitable, multi-location business.
6. He's full of compliments and never hesistates to dish them out to me :)
7. He gives the most amazing hugs in the world.
8. He loves my mom more than anyone or anything in the world and everyone knows it.
9. If you have any questions about ANY car ever made, it's most likely that he can answer it.
10. Ditto on football questions.
11. He is the king of BBQ, seriously...there is a reason I'm such a carnivore.
12. He knows how to save money and spend it wisely. I'm trying to take after him.
13. He tries to be as smart as my mom and is quickly catching up by watching the game show network!
14. He takes very good care of me and when I have a problem he teaches me how to take care of it myself...and if that's not possible, it's DAD to the rescue!
15. He lets me know that he will always love me no matter how big of a brat I am...sometimes he laughs at me when I'm throwing a fit.
16. He listens to my fashion advice and rarely wears socks under his sandals anymore!
17. He sends me random texts throughout the day just to say HI.

Even though my dad is not perfect, he's pretty darn close! He is one of my best friends and I can talk to him about anything.

I LOVE YOU PAPA!

Landslide

2008-06-03T17:19:00.000-07:00

Job update: I am now doing the jobs of two people! I am still the marketing coordinator but I am also doing the billing. It's a little crazy but I love it because my days fly by from being so busy!

In other news, I have a funny story to tell that I stole from Mikey because he reminded me. This happened a few weeks ago. We were at Mom and Dad's house in Pleasanton for dinner, and it was time for dessert. So as my mom was getting out the utensils and plates for the cake and ice cream, she was standing over by the cabinet asking people of they wanted a bowl, or a dish. My dad didn't hear her over the conversation, so she began to repeat herself over and over again saying, "bowl? Dish? Bowl, Dish? Bowl, Dish? Bowl, Dish." So just repeat that in your head over and over again. What does it sound like? To us it sounded like my mom was standing there saying, "Bull S____!" over and over again.

Bragging Rights

2008-05-09T15:44:00.001-07:00

I was looking at my sister-in-law's photo gallery and I found this picture of my 12 year old niece...isn't she beautiful???

A Funny

2008-05-05T15:38:00.000-07:00

One Monday morning at 3 AM, a little girl named Jennie woke up and needed to wander to the bathroom. She rolled out of bed and stumbled towards her destination. Being half asleep and in a hurry, she didn't realize she was going a little bit "off course". Next thing she knew, her face had made hard contact with the door frame and she was screaming in pain.

4 hours later, poor Jennie woke up with a head ache, a black eye, and a bruise on her forehead.

Moral of the story: WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!

I got TaGGeD!

2008-04-25T16:07:00.000-07:00

Amanda tagged me to reveal the contents of my purse...We'll see what I have thrown in there:

1. my cell phone
2. work blackberry and holder
3. pack of gum and one gum wrapper
4. my camera
5. wallet
6. keys to my car
7. keys to my mom's van
8. pen
9. Aquaphor lotion/ointment

Now I tag Anne!!! You have the best things in there :)

This is AMAZING

2008-04-25T15:56:00.001-07:00

Stolen from La

2008-04-25T14:43:00.000-07:00

Where were you born?

Livermore, Ca

Middle name?

Leslie

How old will you be this year?

just turned 22

Nicknames?

Jen-e, J Bar, Jennie B, Mousse, B-low, Doodlebug

Are you taller than your mother or father?
my mother, and closer to my dad every year...

Do you cry often during movies?

not often

What is your biggest pet peeve?

not clearing the timer on a microwave, open cabinets, ticking clocks

Favorite color(s)?

Red, Pink, Green

Favorite food(s)?

steak

Favorite restaurants?

Ruth's Chris, Red Robin, Chipotle, Panera

Favorite smells?

Diesel mens cologne, car exhaust

Favorite time of the day?

5 PM

What brand of shampoo/conditioner do you use?

Bedhead shampoo, pureology conditioner

What brand of make-up products?

urban decay, cover girl

(that is, IF i wear makeup)

How many pillows do you sleep with?

Do you play an instrument?

nothing very well

Have you ever been skinny dipping?

when i was little and it didnt matter

Did you play any sports in High School?
Softball

What was the last movie you saw in the theatre?

10,000 BC i think...LAME

What is your favorite article of clothing?

a pair of jeans

What is your dream vacation?

by the beach, CLEAN beach

If you were an animal, what would you be?

Probably a hyena....(I agree with Laura)
That is your dream car?

an Infiniti G35 or a Hummer

What is one of your weaknesses?

my cell phone. talking and texting

What do you fix for dinner when there is nothing to fix?

Rice
If you could live in a different decade/era what would it be?

1950s

What is the emotion you feel the most?

worry

Do you consider yourself outgoing?

Yes.

What is something you are constantly working on?

proposals at work

Any hidden talents?

singing...people are shocked most of the time

What is a word or phrase you overuse?

"What the?? Who DOES that?"

What is the best thing that has happened to you this past year?

My amazing job

What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year?
another promotion

The best piece of advise you learned this past year?

stop worrying about making everyone else happy before yourself

A First!

2008-04-23T15:45:00.000-07:00

So, today my boss set me out on my own to put a proposal/qualifications packet together for a school district we want to do inspections for. ALL BY MYSELF! I wrote up a cover letter, firm review, approach, project experience and a whole bunch of other stuff that you probably aren't interested in. The best part was designing the cover sheet! I got to be creative :)

I love my job so much and I'm glad they are trusting me to do things on my own! I was told the previous girls took 7-8 months to be proficient on these things...am I really that good??

OH GEEEEZ

2008-04-19T15:05:00.000-07:00

So, last night I had a little hair dying adventure...here's the coverage:

First attempt, not so goodLets try another brand, maybe that will help?NOPE!Might as well join the circus...After bleaching it twice to try and make it NOT orange/yellow/clownish color...we tried light brown:

Better??

Quotes and Laughs

2008-04-14T21:20:00.000-07:00

"Have no fear of perfection -- you'll never reach it."

"Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy -- because we will always want to have something else or something more."

"Life is like an onion: You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep."

"Life is just one damned thing after another."

"Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired."

"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. "

"Art, like morality, consists in drawing the line somewhere."

"The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age. "

"Smile, it enhances your face value. "

"Make a list of important things to do today. At the top of your list, put 'eat chocolate.' Now, you'll get at least one thing done today."

My new job!

2008-04-05T13:18:00.000-07:00

Yes, you read that right...I got a new job this past week! I had a second interview on Monday and was offered the job that afternoon. I started officially on Tuesday at Construction Testing Services as the Administrative Assistant. That's fancy wording for phone answerer and report typer. I work with really great people and am excited for my future there! And the most exciting part is that yesterday the Head of Marketing came to me and asked if I would like to meet with her on Tuesday to learn about what she does and see if I want to move up and do that!!! The girl I knew there moved the week before and now the other one in that area is leaving, so they need someone to start soon! I'm not QUITE sure what I'd be doing but I'm happy they like me and want me doing more. PLUS, I'll get my own office :)

Overall, I'm very thankful for my new opportunity and can't wait to see the places I'll go...

Recents

2008-03-29T12:58:00.000-07:00

My best friend Shannon who has evolved into "sister" status had spring break two weeks ago so I got to hang out with her all week! It was so fun. We didn't do too much, but we don't need anything but a radio to have a blast! Since she lives in Monterey for college, I miss her too much.

LUCKILY, Ryan and I went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Thursday to meet up with his sister and her family! (we stopped by and had dinner with Shannon on our way home) We had fun looking at the HUGE fish, jellyfish, sea otters, octopus, sharks, penguins, etc...and his niece is the most adorable girl ever! We had lunch at a place called "Linguini's" on Cannery Row and stopped by the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory on our way out :) YUMMY. Chocolate covered frozen cheesecake just might be my new favorite dessert.

Isn't she CUTE???

Sing-along Saturday!

2008-03-15T14:57:00.000-07:00

I just got back from dropping Shelby off at the airport. On the way there and on the way back I listened to Sara Bareilles' cd and it was ok...I LOVE the song "Love Song" that she sings on the radio but that's about all! I think I will have to be in a mello mood for her cd because most of it is slow.

Gavin DeGraw has a new song out called "In Love With a Girl" and it is AMAZING! Definitely find a way to hear it. It make me VERY excited for his album!

I'm very sad Shelbs is gone so here are a few pics in tribute to her and our fun week....

Here we are on BART to SF

Me, Shelby and Mom!!

Here we are on the Golden Gate Bridge

In my car on the tour of Pleasanton

Carmel

2008-03-13T18:20:00.000-07:00

We had such a good time, it was BEAUTIFUL!

Shelbalina!

2008-03-11T23:55:00.000-07:00

My AMAZING friend Shelby is spending her spring break visiting me here in California! We have been having so much fun. I showed her my hometown and where I hung out, Mom took us to San Francisco today and gave us the "Jane Tour", tomorrow we're going to Carmel...just a fun-filled week we'll have!! YAY! If you want details, head to her blog (link under "friendly bloggers"). I'm so happy she's here!

Sing-a-long Saturday!

2008-03-01T15:39:00.001-08:00

These are the ADORABLE oufits I bought for my niece-on-the-way! And, I actually don't have any new recommendations this week because I've been addicted to Colbie Caillat and only listening to her :)

American Idol

2008-02-28T21:19:00.000-08:00

Ok, ok. I have been watching this season of American Idol for the past couple of weeks and its got me thinking. The first few seasons I was OBSESSED with watching and voting for my favorites. Then, I got busy and it felt like the show was becoming overrated. Once I heard Jordan Sparks on the radio, from last season, I started to get interested again. So my parents have been taping it and I keep up. Here lies my disappointment. There aren't many GREAT singers this season! There are a few good ones (David Archuleta, Carly Smithson, David Hernandez, Asia'h Epperson and Syesha Mercado), but none that I am a huge fan of. On earlier seasons there were singers who just gave me the chills when they sang and this season lacks that all-important factor. Hopefully the judges are right and the song choices could have been better; maybe someone will step it up and surprise us all! I know my fingers are crossed...

Movies Galore

2008-02-26T18:12:00.000-08:00

This past month I have seen a good amount of movies in the theaters. Seeing as I now have a movie buddy :) I can go and not have to drag my parents along with me! I LOVE going to the movies, but I'm still getting used to the $11 California price as opposed to the $7.50 Utah price...crazy! No wonder movies are bringing in millions upon millions of dollars on their opening weekends...they raised ticket prices, not because they are popular.

As this blog is turning out to be full of my opinions, I figured I'd share some on the recent flicks.

Fools' Gold - Matt and Kate being the great onscreen couple they are, and the few laughs in this movie are the only reasons to see this one...ONCE.

The Bucket List - funny, touching, FUNNY, and great! Go see it!

Juno - If you have always wondered what it would be like to be a bit more quirky and odd than I am, Juno will show you it's all that it's been cracked up to be. It made me want to go back to high school and do it all over again (minus the teen-pregnancy part)

Step Up 2 - YAYY! Ryan wasn't as impressed with this one as I was, but I loved it. I couldn't help but wish I was watching it with my sisters rather than my boyfriend, seeing as it is full of YUMMY boys (and a quick appearance by Channing Tatum..mmm). Girls, go see this one and you can drag a boy along by telling him the lead girl is not too bad herself.

The Jumper - I had the "privelege" of seeing this movie at the midnight showing the first night it came out. Hayden Christensen is NOT a good actor, but was well casted for the part because the JUMPER is a weird, secluded character. There was no real plot and some parts make you frustrated. Let's just say I wished I was in the opening showing of Step Up 2 next door...

27 Dresses - yes girls, it's still out! You MUST go see this witty chick-flick. Super cute and romantic, I'm definitely buying this one on DVD.

I may have missed one or two movies but now you have my outlook on these movies! I'm dragging Ryan to go see Definitely, Maybe tonight. Its a romantic comedy and probably a chick-flick so I told him I'd pay. I heard it was good!

And it makes me happy...

2008-02-23T10:35:00.000-08:00

It's time for another suggestion from the mouth of Jennie!

This week I have been listening to Chrisette Michele. She is beautiful! Her sound is lighter with a voice reminiscent of Lauryn Hill. When I listen to her songs I just smile and want to dance around. Her album would be PERFECT for a dinner party :)

Enjoy!

Sing-along Saturday!

2008-02-16T10:05:00.000-08:00

I want to do something fun, so on Saturdays I will be letting you all know what I'm listening to. I have started to regain my music passion and hope you all will appreciate my suggestions!

First of all, I want to suggest to everyone to listen to Colbie Caillat (pronounced like ballet). I first heard her song Bubbly this summer and fell in love! A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to get my hands on her album Coco and am very impressed. Bubbly was just opening the door for the talent she possesses.
My favorite songs:
Realize
Tailor Made
Feelings Show
Magic
Oxygen
If you can find a way to listen to those, you will hear how beautiful her voice is!

ENJOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdQA6mC3ZWI

I did it!

2008-02-15T19:33:00.000-08:00

I have joined the blogger's world! My sister Anne convinced me today to start my own because we are no longer in the same city and none of my friends know what is going on with me. So here it is!

I am currently unemployed but have a few jobs on the rise so I am getting excited to get out of the house!

Sad/Funny story of the day: My dad let me drive his Porsche Speedster today. (Props to Mikey for building a smooth driving piece of machinery) Well, I finally got the hang of driving a stick shift, not stalling even once, and when I was pulling it back into the garage I accidently ran it into the mirror that was guiding me! EEEEEK! I cried and called my mom asking what to do and then called my dad and told him. Nothing happened to the car but I broke the bottom off the mirror so it's a little shorter now. I think it's safe to say that I wont be allowed to drive that thing for a while!