Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Mystery Black Eye



Yesterday I woke up and started to do my make up and realized I had a black eye. I don't know where it came from... it wasn't Taylor from his night terrors because I was sleeping in the other room. I have 1 theory.. the black eye fairy.

We have been dealing wit the stupid loan issues for about a month now. The first bank that we applied for a loan with wasn't sure about the appraisal. So we had another appraiser go out and get a 2nd appraisal. Then the bank decided they didn't trust that appraiser and wanted to send out their own (which took about 5 days). Their appraiser came up with a completely different amount. So the 1st appraiser started argue with the 3rd. Now we are just going with another bank that we hope is not as paranoid. From what I'm gathering it is going much better. We will see (hopefully at the end of the week, but I doubt we will) if this bank is OK with the loan amount for this particular house.
Right now is not a good time to sale or buy a house. The banks just don't trust anyone.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Kendyl's going to Graduate School

I interviewed on Tuesday this week it was not uncomfortable or formal, so it made for a smooth relaxing interview. Yesterday (Friday), I got the call that I was accepted! FEW.. what a ride this has been trying get myself prepared to get my Masters degree.

Around this time last year I was searching schools and came across Naropa University. Tay and I decide to fly to Colorado to check out the school. When we got home I started to get all the paperwork done. We ended up moving to Denver in August and I worked on my Statement of Interest for the next five months (which just to brag... the interviewers said they liked and it stood out from the rest). Finally I turned in all my stuff in Jan of 08. So all in all it's taken a year getting prepared to apply. Thankfully Taylor had enough faith in me to move to Colorado even before we knew if I was accepted! HAHA!

I start in Aug of 08 and will not graduate until 2011. The first 2 years are studying the last is an internship. Oh, some of you will probably want to know what I'm going to school for: Transpersonal Counseling Psychology (click on link to read more).

The university is definitely not a conventional one.. (that why I was attracted to it). The curriculum incorporates Eastern and Western philosophy so I feel I'm getting a singular experience compared to others studying psychology.

When I look back at myself when I was younger I never though I would ever complete undergrad school let alone go to get my masters. I can't really think of when I gain the confidence and self-esteem to pursue my academic dreams... maybe is a combinations of a lot of things. Defiantly when I first started college, Kira basically got me set up to go. Then when I started, I realized I really enjoyed learning all these new subjects and I had the dedication to study and understand the material. Taylor has always been a good support and I was able to work part-time to finish the last years of school and he worked full-time to pay the bills.
I expect the next few years will bring a lot of change. It will be a fun journey and I'm looking forward to all the ups (not so much the downs) of the next few years.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Birthdays in March

Mark and Max
Kira and Kendyl



My family birthdays in March consist of Kira, the 9th (40th!!) and Mark, the 13th (38th). 
This blog is dedicated to both of them and my fond memories with them.

Kira has been a great influence in my life. When I moved to Utah she was my best
friend and mentor. She helped me during the very difficult teen years and kept me grounded. 
 We've had some fun times together, Kira is always up for an adventure and there's never a dull moment with her.  I remember when we just moved to Utah and our area was still rural.  Kira and I would go investigate old houses and fields. We would always get bored on Sundays and end up going on drives in the old LTD. One time we ended up in Idaho where we ate at Dennies and then went home! She is also the funniest person to go on trips with.  My last trip with Kira was visiting her in Cal.  We went to Disneyland where we rented a wheelchair and scammed our way into the front of the line on all the ride.  I love her adventurous spirit and her excitement for life.  

I have always seen Mark as the ultimate Big brother. He was my protector when I was younger from Curtis. He also would sometimes let me join in the games with him and Darby. When I was older he was hilarious to hang out with and I remember bored night with Curtis and Mark where we would goto Albersons and get treats. Sometimes we (curtis, mark and me) would have late night hangouts in the Kitchen, where Mark would make about 10 sandwiches! I've always thought of Mark as a fun, loving spirit and this has been proven when I watch him with his children today.  He is such an involved Dad and no one could doubt he's love for them.  I'm proud of all that he has accomplished and miss living close to him and his family. 

Happy b-day to both of them, the family would never be complete without them.

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Goats and such

Most of you know how much I love goats and will someday have some of my own.  I wanted to post this article (click on the word article) that Carmen sent because I almost died and went to heaven... this is what makes living great, knowing somewhere out there this is going on. 
We are going out to Nederland, CO today to celebrate Frozen Dead Guy Days.  I will give full report about it. 
On another note, another Carmen inspired thing, I started making a list of 100 things to do before you die.  It's harder then you think and also encouraging because I'm currently (or on my way) to doing a lot of the things I have on my list.  Here are just a few: 
Get my Masters Degree: I have an interview with the school on March 18th.. so cross your fingers.
Grow a great Garden:  Now that we are almost in our new home I would like to have a great big garden were I don't have to buy produce in the summer.  I LOVE gardens and this stems from my childhood were I had good parents who taught us the value of gardening and how to tend to a garden.  I'm glad I was raised to love veggies and fruits.
Play my Drums more:  I have been setting time aside during the week to dedicate to playing my drums. 
Become a more conscious consumer: I have been trying to be more of what I'm buying and why: for example trying to buy things that don't have ridiculous packaging (which can be hard), bringing my cloth bags to the store. Also now that we are moving into a new house, if I'm looking for more furniture I want to look at antique stores it's better to recycle furniture and everyone knows I like "retro" stuff, also older furniture is built to last.... not like Targets or pottery barn stuff.

that's all for now!
 

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Home sweet Home

Here is the current house we are under Contract with. Hopefully we will be able to move in on March 21st.

We will finally be out of our rental home.... which I HATE renting. Plus they are trying to sale it right now, so we have to deal with the realtor calling for showings! What a Pain!!




Hello Everyone

Started my own blog because I live away from family and friends.  This was an easy way to let everyone know what Tay and I are doing in Denver, CO.