Be Mine

I never know how to feel about Valentines Day. This year, I think I have my feelings figured out.

Growing up, Valentines day is like another Halloween. You get to give out valentines (some more awkward than others, because you have to give one to everyone in your class), you get to make crafts and eat lots of sweets and candy. It was just a good day.
Then, when these days of valentine requirements is gone, and the idea of actually 'competing' (like the Hunger Games, but for men instead of your life), comes up, Valentines sort of lost its appeal. The Hallmark-ness seemed to hit in, and even now- it often seems like Valentines day is a day for women to be pampered by their men, and show the world how much their husbands can do for them.

We all know the story of St. Valentines.
Okay, maybe we don't. But we have some sort of idea, or have heard rumors.
It didn't end pretty, that is where I will end that one.

So what I don't get, is why does Valentines day have to be isolated to the person we are romantic with? I mean, all year long- I tell Joe I love him, and I think it means even more to him (I know i do) when he does romantic gestures that are NOT on intended romantic holidays. We have our anniversary. And then we have 364 (sometimes 365) other days of the year to rave about how much we appreciate and care for each other.

So, really, shouldn't valentines day be about LOVE? Not for those who we may share a bed or home with- but those who impact our lives for the better? Our capacity to love should not be limited to the ring on our finger. It should be only limited to how big our heart is.

I love Joseph.
And I really do like Valentines day, because why should anyone hate a day that is meant to show our love for each other?
I love Sariah, and my family, our furry animals, and all my friends and those wonderful teachers who have helped me, encouraged me and taught me along the way.

So, to you all,  HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

I can't help but to laugh at this as I scroll threw my Facebook feed. =]

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Happy Halliween

Just a note from your friend in Nebraska.

Have a happy Halloween!
May the stomach aches be few
The goblins be many,
And may candy ever be at your feet.
(A Halloween Irish saying)

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Movie Monday

Happy Movie Monday everyone!

Today I walked a mile in my own shoes,
Made apple fritters (oh my, they are good. Who knew? Also- pretty sure I got Sariah addicted. She would walk up to the stove and say "Mmmm" and hold out her hand. yep.)
Didn't carve our pumpkin like I said I was going to,
and made a new dish combining fajitas with stir fry. It will be a hit somewhere, I'm sure.


So, like I have mentioned earlier, I am not a big fall/Halloween fan.
Sad, but true.
I do enjoy things about it though.
Like, our family Halloween tradition.
Which is to watch Young Frankenstein.
Which everyone should watch and enjoy.

Here is one of my favorite parts.
Also in honor of Frankenstorm.
Enjoy!

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Orange you going to say banana?

When you really come down to it, the thing is, I don't like fall.

As simple as that.

I am astounded at the overwhelming amount of blogs, Facebook status's, cute pictures and pin's I am seeing on the web about peoples overwhelming love for the season I deem as the "Monday of seasons" or "Armpit of the seasons". 

I was thinking about why I do not like this season, and really, it makes a lot of sense.

1. I was born and raised here

Doesn't make sense? Well, this is the central coast of California. A place where we boast of our perfect 70 degree weather all year long. Where the winters are short and the summers and longer. Its perfection. Seasons rarely exist. So I am not one to favor a change in temperature, let alone the constant varying in degrees that fall inevitably brings- one day it will be cold, the next warm, then rainy. But growing up, I could depend on the weather to be "nice".

2. Fall is the Monday of seasons.

Fall is really like Monday. It means school is back in session. It means colder weather, an end to summer festivities like beaches, and endless days of sunlight and playing. It is the season you have to get through to get to Winter (which I love because 1-Christmas, and 2-my birthday. Along with the fact that there are LOTS more Holidays), then you deal with Spring, then, joy abounds with SUMMER once again, the true weekend of the seasons.

3. Leaves.

Growing up we had two LARGE trees in our front yard. In california, at least where I lived, leaves din't turn pretty colors. They went from green- to on the ground dead. And being the youngest that I was, had to rake them up. What seemed like every day. So, my memory of leaves and the relationship that we have ends at raking. 

4. Clothes.

I hate the idea of layering on and off clothes just to enter buildings and go outside. The only good things Scarves do is protect me from potential vampire threats. And Gloves are just hard to function in.

5. Pumpkins.

I am not a pumpkin fan. Honestly, for as much as people "CLAIM" to love chocolate- they always seem to opt out for Pumpkin pie instead of Chocolate when it is offered. I, on the other hand, will stay a true fan. 

6. Halloween. 

Ya, just not my thing. As a kid it was fun- but now I just find it pointless. And black? Totally not my color. I am a bright and cheery sort of gal and choose YELLOW anytime. 

7. Soup & Hot drinks

I LOVE THIS. But I do NOT understand why people classify them as "Fall foods" and not "Winter foods". 

So, there you have it.

I am a rebel.

I am the devils advocate.

I am different.

And I like it.

I mean, don't get me wrong- Fall can have some perks. 

Like, growing up we went every year to Avila Barn area to get apples and apple cider. I LOVED that. 

And I love the smells and scents that come out in candles and such (But more so because they signify the Holiday season, not Fall). 

I love the idea of decorating and crafting- so I will still do that. I just don't look FORWARD to it. I look forward to Winter, and Summer. And that is that.

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