September 30, 2008

Prop 8.

I know many of you are probably familiar with this proposition, but for those of you who are not, here is some background.

Proposition 8 places into the California Constitution the same language that voters already passed by 61% of the vote in 2000.

The Consequences:
The Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage did not just overturn the will of California voters; it also redefined marriage for the rest of society, without ever asking the people themselves to accept this decision. This decision has far-reaching consequences. For example, because public schools are already required to teach the role of marriage in society as part of the curriculum, schools will now be required to teach students that gay marriage is the same as traditional marriage, starting with kindergarteners. By saying that a marriage is between “any two persons” rather than between a man and a woman, the Court decision has opened the door to any kind of “marriage.” This undermines the value of marriage altogether at a time when we should be restoring marriage, not undermining it.
Vote Yes.
Passing Proposition 8 protects our children and places into the Constitution the simple definition that a marriage is between a man and a woman.
Bottom Line:
Please remember, this proposition is not anti-homosexual or anti gay. It simply is stating that we believe the only marriage that should be recognized is that between a man and a woman. I firmly believe that at this time, we need to not only take a stand on restoring traditional families, but work to create a society in which families are the central unit. Sadly, this is so much more important than most people realize.
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September 29, 2008

Time on my hands

Way too many facts about myself.


1. Was born on July 25, 1983 in Whittier CA.

2. I am an only child.

3. Was born with a gimp foot and had to have a cast as a newborn.

4. I LOVE diet coke.

5. Broke my arm when I was 8 at Diana Thomas' house.

6. My Dad didn't think it was broken. He made me lay around while he went to Home Depot.

7. Diana also waited to get baptised on the same day as me.

8. My Mom worked at my elementary school.

9. My contact perscription is -8. HORRIBLE!

10. Katie has been my best friend since I was 4.

11. I didn't get my license till I was 18.

12. Dave and I met online.

13. I like to get a pedicure every 2 weeks.

14. I used to work part time at Bath & Body Works.

15. I subscribe to Oprah Magazine. And love it.

16. I secretly want to go to interior design school.

17. Target is my favorite place ever.

18. I love thier Sweet Water air fresheners.

19. I will not eat mushrooms. Or anything with them in it.

20. I had my first kiss at 17.

21. My degree is in Child Development.

22. I've become addicted to girly non-thinker books like 'Confessions of a Shopoholic'.

23. Dave proposed at Ruby's on the pier at Huntington Beach.

24. With a fake ring he 'dropped' over the pier.

25. And didn't get on his knee.

26. I enjoy scrapbooking, but rarely do it anymore.

27. I was on T.V., twice, on Dancing With The Stars 2 years ago.

28. I used to have plugs in my ears.

29. I took my first plane ride at 18.

30. There are always candles lit in my house.

31. Dave and I are looking to buy a home.

32. My favorite perfume is Dolce Gabbana Light Blue.

33. My favorite # is 7.

34. I had like 3 or 4 hampsters growing up.

35. I was a total dork as a child.

36. I've seen Social Distortion like 5 times. Love them!

37. I'm not all for this Hybrid car thing.

38. I can't wait to get a Phillip Stein watch.

39. Pasta is my fave.

40. I prefer frozen yogurt over ice cream.

41. My Grandpa was the kindest man ever.

42. Katie and I lit her backyard on fire as kids (cause will remain unspoken)

43. I'm voting YES on Prop 8.

44. If you're still reading....you must be pretty bored! lol.

45. I have alot of cars I want...Lexus ISF, C 300, Bentley GT...

46. Our sealer at the LA Temple was James Dean.

47. Someday I want to spend Christmas in New York.

48. We're taking a family cruise to Europe next summer.

49. For which I have to loose weight.

50. Which brings me to the question...why is it SO hard?

51. Dave and I want to buy a boat.

52. I've never been to San Francisco.

53. I burp. Often.

54. My dream dog when we buy a house is a bulldog. Named Herman or Lola.

55. My favorite sport is baseball.

56. I decided I didn't want to be a teacher after I got my degree.

57. My Aunt Chrissy used to do the '24' days of Christmas for me. Until last year. haha.

58. I really want to lift my truck.

59. Dave sold his 2nd love (car) to help pay off debt. Pretty much for me. Thats love.

60. I think I have a shopping addiction. For reals.

61. I love sending out thank you cards and random notes via the mail.

62. I've never seen any Star Wars movies.

63. My Great Grandma lived to be 101.

64. I'm related to President Monson. He's my Grandpa's cousin.

65. Black is my favorite color.

66. Burts Bees chapstick is my staple.

67. I love country music.

68. Gold jewelry is my new fave.

69. Dave vacuums our place 95% of the time.

70. Thats because he can leave it with perfect lines. I can't.

71. I miss Dave's charger. The one he sold for us.

72. I lived in the same house growing up since I was 4.

73. I don't like going to the movies. I feel like it wastes hours of my time.

74. There was a point in time when I did not like Marta Anaya. I love her now though!!!!

75. I used to cry during thunder and lightning and make my Mom lay with me in bed.

76. I stopped wanting to spend the night at Katies as a kid cause there were prowlers in her backyard and the sliding glass door had no window coverings on it.

77. I love Reese's during holidays, like the eggs at Easter and Trees at Christmas.

78. My Aunt knew I was gonna marry Dave long before I did.

79. There's a store in uptown Whittier called Pour Le Bain that I LOVE.

80. I'm a big fan of Greys Anatomy.

81. Growing up we didn't have cable, or call waiting.

82. The more I grow up, the more I realize how great my Dad is.

83. I get nostalgic for the past when i'm left alone with my thoughts.

84. This is taking way more time than I thought it would.

85. For our senior trip a group of us girls went on a cruise to Mexico and Catalina.

86. Dave and I just recently moved to Rancho Santa Margarita.

87. I had a goldfish as a pet, and when he died I gave him a funeral.

88. Christmas is my favorite holiday.

89. I always wear sunglasses when it's even remotely sunny.

90. I like mafia type movies, like a Bronx Tale.

91. When Dave talks about cars, I actually try to listen and understand.

92. My cars somehow never get carport or garage privelages.

93. As i've typed this I've thought like 10 times how I could have been working out.

94. The Jackmans (Sherri and Randy) nicknamed me Sarahberra.

95. I hope my kids get blue eyes. Dave swears they will be "poo brown".

96. I get migranes. Often.

97. I'm hording alot of my wedding gift cards to Crate & Barrel for when we buy a place.

98. I had a New Kids on the Block party when I was a kid.

99. Sometimes I think about going back for my Masters degree.

100. Naps in my truck on lunch get me through my days.


PHEW! I have no idea how I got through all that. Dave wanted to do 100 facts about him, after he saw what I was doing. I think it would be much more entertaining!!! Maybe I'll have him do it next. I tag anyone who has the time to do this. Come on....it's kinda fun! :)

September 23, 2008

9.15.08

Last Monday marked mine and Dave's one year anniversary! I can't believe it's already been a year. It went by pretty darn fast, and has been pretty darn great too! For our anniversary, Dave took me on a surprise weekend getaway to Laughlin for a little rEsT & ReLaXaTiOn. The week before was a hectic one at work, so I was very much appreciative of the sleeping in and being away that he treated me to!
Peek-A Boo!
On Monday I got a dozen red roses on my desk at work, and we went to eat at our favorite Mexican spot Morenos. On Friday, Dave asked me to check the mail really quick before we took off to Matt Waldrip's wedding reception, and I was so excited to find this adorable necklace in a package!!

Seriously, I love my husband!

A big thank you to him for all he does, which is way too much to list on here (and i'll spare you all the mushy details).

September 3, 2008

My new favorite


On Sunday before church, Dave and I stumbled upon this show called

"Million Dollar Listing".
I was hooked in like 10 minutes! It's about 3 young guys who are all like real estate superstars and sell way more million +++ dollar homes a year than anyone under 25 should. (Am I jealous? haha) So I started to TiVo the show, and have been anxiously waiting to see if any new episodes air when I get home from work. It's on Bravo, which I've never really gotten into before, but man, there's something about watching these "kids" sell houses to people who don't even flinch when they throw down like 2.8 mil for their sons bachelor pad while he goes to Pepperdine. Anywho, that's my latest addiction.

In other news, I've been working my butt off! Going in at 7:00, leaving at 6:30. Taking 1/2 hour lunches, non stop phone calls, juggling kindergarten enrichment classes until I hire a new teacher, yada yada yada. I just want to go into work at 9 like normal and get an hour to breathe and maybe power nap!! I guess all my hard work will pay off, and there's something about being to busy to even check my phone for texts that's pretty satisfying at the end of the day. I just hope the end of crazyness is in sight. It should calm down, today was the 1st day of school, so I give it like a week until I can be a bit more settled.