Sunday, November 22, 2009

Everything Happens for a Reason

I love music. LOVE IT! I listen to music in the shower, in my bed, on my way to class, while I do homework, while I get ready in the morning, while I drive, all the time. My favorite is in the morning while I get ready, it kinda sets the mood for the day. And yes, I sing into my hair brush, or straightener, or hair dryer, whatever I'm holding. And yes, I dance around.

Well, today I woke up in a fowl mood. I did NOT want to get out of bed...I was seriously debating even going to churhc. It was just one of those days where I wanted to lay in bed all day and avoid all contact with other people...but then I told myself that when I am in this kind of a mood is when I probably need church the most...so I forced myself outta bed and decided that listening to Christmas music while I got ready for church would be the perfect pick-me-up and perfect mood setter for the day. So while I got ready  I had my Christmas music blaring, and I was singing and dancing along to it.

By the time I finished getting ready, I had twenty minutes before I had to leave for church. So I decided to make myself some easy mac to make getting through three hours of church easier on the stomach. :) While the mac was in the microwave, I decided to pour myself some delicious V8 Pomegranate Blueberry juice. Mmmmm. Well, the bottle I had was almost nearly full, and I took it out of the fridge and started shaking it up...in rhythm to the music of course. I took the cap off, ready to pour, when the song reached a climactic point, a point perfect for a spin move. So what do I do? I spin! Quite energetically, of course! Arms outstretched fully...arms still holding my open, and quite full, bottle of V8 juice. Yup. Juice went flying EVERYWHERE!! It went all over my laptop, my mirror, my carpet, eveywhere!!! I just about died laughing!! It definitely put me in a better mood and I ended up going to church quite cheerful!! Proof that literally everything happens for a reason. :)

Thursday, November 19, 2009

They Always Get Better

One of the hardest parts about life is when the people you love change. It sucks. Easiest way to put it. And the worst part is, you don't notice the change while it's happening, you don't see that person transform before your eyes. It's just suddenly one day, you look at them, and you think to yourself, "Who are you?" And the person you loved, the person you could rely on for anything, the person who you could call at 3 in the morning, the person who understood you when no one else did, isn't that person anymore. And then you have to decide what you're going to do about it. Are you gonna tell that person how you feel? That you think they've changed? That they aren't the person they were before? Or are you just gonna let them be? Try and pretend like nothing has changed between you two? What will hurt more?

Sometimes, someone changes so much, you just have to cut them out of your life, and this hurts more than anything. Simply put: it sucks. Someone becomes a drain and a stressor instead of being the one to help take your stress away. They make every day rain instead of making the sun shine. They aren't there for you when you need them most - they just aren't the same person anymore. And you have to make a decision. It hurts more than anything to have to cut someone out, but you know it's for the best. It will make life harder in the beginning, but things will get better. They always get better.

Monday, November 16, 2009

11:11

I love to write poems. Love it, love it, love it! I don't think I am all that great, and I don't get to do it too often, but I still love it! When Tom was still here, I would write him poems a lot for his birthdays, or Christmas, or anniversaries. He always liked it...I think...lol. Anywho, since he's been gone, I have a written a couple more poems. My favorite has been one I wrote on July 23, 2009, titled "11:11." I decided to share it because it's one of the only poems I have written that I absolutely love. So here it is:

11:11
I wrap my blankets tight around me
Imagining they're you
Holding me tight, through the night
The way you used to do
You'd place your arms around me
Wrapping me in your embrace
Kiss my head, wipe my cheeks
As tears streamed down my face
But now the room is empty
It's just me here alone
Crying with the memories
Of the best times I've ever known

The clock is flashing 11:11
So I'll close my eyes real tight
Hold my breath, count to ten
And wish for you tonight
I'll get on my knees beside my bed
And pray with all my heart
That God will bring you home to me
And never again take us apart

Your picture's still beside my bed
Your clothes are lying on the floor
An empty vase collecting dust
No yellow tulips there no more
My heart's no longer racing
As it did from your soft lips
No more butterflies within me
They left with you and our last kiss
I've never felt so empty
I miss your voice, your touch, it all
Let's grow wings, fly to the stars
Make these miles between us fall

The clock is flashing 11:11
So I'll close my eyes real tight
Hold my breath, count to ten
And wish for you tonight
I'll get on my knees beside my bed
And pray with all my heart
That God will bring you home to me
And never again take us apart

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Put Some Pants On

Newsflash: Ladies, leggings do not classify as pants.

I don't know what it is, but lately, leggings have been making quite the comeback, and I am glad. I love leggings. I love wearing them under dresses and skirts, I think they're cute and add a little touch. But, they do not classify as pants. I've been seeing girls walking around campus wearing normal t-shirts or long sleeved shirts, but then instead of pants, leggings! Seriously?! Maybe girls don't realize this, but you can have all your skin covered, and still look slutty...We all know the only reason you choose to wear leggings instead of normal pants is because they do a FAR better job accentuating your legs and booty.

And when it's thirty degrees outside with 20 mile an hour winds, and you have to walk fifteen/twenty minutes to get to your classes, you definitely shouldn't be wearing leggings. We all know your freezing, so just help yourself and go put some pants on, please.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

It's a Great Day for a New Hobby

So there's all this talk going around everywhere about blogging and how awesome it is. Well, I am always up for trying new things (except sushi, I don't think I'll ever try sushi.) and so I thought maybe I would give blogging a try. Maybe people are actually interested in what I have say...and if not, well, I at least know my dad will appreciate reading about my life if no one else will. Hi dad!

Besides, I have come to the conclusion recently that my life is rather extremely dull compared to the lives of others. So I have decided most of the time I will not be writing about my life. Instead I will write about life in general...like...well, I can't think of anything at the moment (great start), but I promise there will be some great postings to come. :)

In the meantime, this is just a hello to everyone who may read. Hello! So in case you don't know much about me, for today I will give just a brief synopsis of myself... The name is Katie Jo Barthel, but you can just call me Katie. ;) Although my Grandpa for some reason has always called me Kathryn Josephine...must just be an affectionate thing.

I am a currently attending school to become a social studies teacher in high school, and at 5'2" and barely 100 pounds, most people hear that and give me that "Good Luck" look....hahaha. I am excited though; I LOVE working with people, which is why I became I Resident Assistant at my school. Now THERE'S experience for ya! I LOVE my job, it's so much fun! And you get to be involved in some pretty crazy stories and see some pretty crazy things, which always makes for a good time!

I come from a family of seven - my mom, dad, my oldest brother Jeff, older brother, Mike, younger sister Erica, and younger brother, Nick...so if you calculated correctly, you will have discovered I am smack-dab in the middle. Woot. I was born and raised Catholic, but am now Mormon and LOVING it! We'll save that whole conversion story for a later day...maybe...

I have a wonderful boyfriend, Thomas. We started dating April 14, 2006 and it's been the time of my life ever since. He's in Idaho until July 2011 serving a mission for church, so I won't be seeing him for about two years, but we still get to email every week, so that's awesome.

I think that's the gist ya need to know about me for now...stay tuned for future thoughts and stories! =)