Scrap Booking

If you weren't aware, I have been addicted to scrap booking lately and last night I was able to scrap book into the late hours with my beautiful wife. She has caught the scrap booking bug too! I love spending the time with her and sharing in both of our creativity.

We were able to do four pages last night, two are from the Oregon State Super Regional baseball tournament, and the other were from her sister's, Mindee, high school graduation and a day at the beach with some friends from way back in the year 2000. Joo Lin was so cute back in the day.

A Miracle

Kelley surprised me today with a Jamba Juice – yum! I don’t know what was in it, but whatever it was gave me some serious energy. After work I went jogging. The plan was to jog to the track, do 8 laps, and then jog home again. (Always lofty plans, but not always executed). Somehow, when I finished the 8 laps I still had energy so I kept going and ran 8 more. Then I jogged all the way home, even having the thought that I should keep jogging. Completely bizarre! 5 miles of jogging without stopping. I never thought I’d EVER be able to do it. Haha – not sure if I ever will again, but it gives me hope.

Kelley's work update

I have been getting use to working the third shift (graveyard) at the Lowe's Distribution Center. I have been training to operate a 8 thousand pound forklift called the Reach. It has a huge mast that will allow me to pick pallets up to 40 feet in the air. It's been fun.

In N Out

Joo Lin and I were able to eat at In N Out burgers this past weekend. We were in Redding, California for the weekend attending my grandfathers funeral and we were able to eat there twice during the weekend. It was delish!

Beside In N Out, we were able to introduce Joo Lin to my mother's side of the family. I think she has made a great showing and everyone loved her. Good job Joo Lin! We also got to hold one of our cousins baby, and everyone was asking when we were going to have one. Hopefully soon!

LOWE'S in the house!

I am almost done with my summer class schedule but before it ended I started working. I am now a team member for the new Lowe's Distribution Center in Lebanon, Oregon.

I went through their orientation this week and it looks like I am in their Building department. Basically what that means is that I will be cruisin' on a fork lift and moving box's from point A to point B. So far I like it but they had us do a scavenger hunt on Wednesday for six hours and I calculated that I walked over 25 miles that day. My feet are still hurting me!

Little Sister Gets Married

Well...my little sister got married! I still can't believe it. I am in awe but that is a good thing. Klorissa and AJ sitting in a tree...Here new last name is Sutherland. AJ and Klorissa Sutherland! It has a nice ring to it. Here are some pictures that I took from their beach ceremony that was held on June 29th.

Angry People

So we have received a few comments from people that are angry because we haven't updated our family blog lately. Well...here you go!

Joo Lin and I have been really busy lately. I just finished up three summer classes. I had a crash course in Finance, Perception, and Stress and Coping. Grades aren't out for the last two yet, but I got a B- in Finance. I still have an online class, Project Management, and so far I have an A in it.

Joo Lin just had a brief holiday. One of her friends got married in the L.A. Temple. Congrats to Amy and Dan!!! I wasn't able to attend because of test in my classes but from the pictures it looked like it was a beautiful wedding.

Joo Lin and I promise that we will be better at blogging!

International Business Update

I took my last quiz of the term, there isn't a final in this class, and I got a 92% on it! I ended up getting a B- in the class and I am really excited about that! I worked my butt of for that B- and it was very rewarding to get that grade. I had doubts that I wouldn't get that grade but I stepped it up towards the end and got the grade that I wanted.

Next up - Finance!

Scrap Booking

So I found a new hobby that I have been enjoying a lot lately. It may seem girly but I like doing it so if you make fun of me I will sock you in the throat! I have been scrap booking lately. I am working on my third page right now. It takes me about a week to get one done because I start them and then get busy with school and study.

I would like to thank the wife for humoring me with my new hobby and for allowing me to purchase my own black scrap book! Thanks for your support!

International Business Update

I got an 88% on my latest International Business quiz!

I have two midterms this week, one in Biological Psychology (Thursday) and one in Human Life Span Development (Friday). I also have another Intl Business quiz on Thursday. I can't wait to play some video games when all this studying is done!

Journals (& Flowers)

If you haven't started a journal yet in your life, go get one :) Besides the fact they are hilarious to read after the fact, they are good for the soul.

I wrote in my journal after 2 long months of blank pages, thanks to the urging of my sweet husband. He suggested I write about the flowers he got me last week (see photo), silly man! It was a great idea that must have worked because I now have a 6 page entry of the last 2 months of my life. By the way, Kelley wasn't "in trouble," he gets me flowers just for fun or because I am having a bad day. Unfortunately, I was having a bad day this time (which takes up its very own page in my 6 page entry!)

Back to the topic at hand, though, journals. Write in one. It is a release for all emotions whether sad, angry, or happy. It helps make me feel balanced in my life, and ready to move on through the next event. You also never know when you will have great advice to give yourself (or your posterity). We are all wise at one point and that should definitely be captured somewhere… hehe. Try it, you'll like it!

New Couch!

Joo Lin and I are excited to announce that we got rid of our ghetto couch and got a new (to us) couch. It is green and it is very comfortable. I have yet to fall asleep on it though, it will probably happen soon since I have been studying on it lately.

Thanks to Gwen, Amy, and Ed for making the new couch a reality and for letting us ditch our old couch in Halsey!

92% on International Business Quiz

I got a 92% on my first International Business quiz. I am really excited. I won't tell you what I got on the second one though. It wasn't as good. The 92%er is now on the fridge!

OSU Baseball

The wife and I went to an Oregon State baseball game on Saturday. They played the Evansville Purple Aces. Not sure why they are purple but it was comical to see them run around in purple. The Beavers, the National Champions, won 3 - 2. That was the final game in a three game series and they won all three of the games. We got to see the new additions to the stadium, new field turf in the infield, and the new scoreboard. They were both awesome to see finally in action.

I was even able to get to walk on the new infield as I participated in a student promotion during the fourth inning of the game. I got to play musical chairs and I lost when I decided to be nice and I gave up my spot after I totally took out some girl with my big booty. Luckily for her, her injuries where not life threating.

We have a few pictures of the game and I will post those shortly.

Happy Valentine's Day!

"Every day should be Valentine's Day," says Kelley. That is true - we both agree that it shouldn't be a completely abnormal day of affection. We're not into large gifts or huge celebrations... we like it low-key. We exchanged simple cards and then had heart-shaped pizza (compliments of Papa Murphy's), worked on a puzzle, and watched the movie Casablanca. Great planning by Kelley! In a busy world, quality time together is the best gift one can give or receive, I think.

Congrats to my little sister!!

My little sister made me proud the other day. She had informed me that she got an A on her midterm for her business class that she is taking this term. This is her first term at College and she was really nervous about the test. Great job Klorissa!!! Keep up the good work! We are proud of you!

Super Bowl Party!!! XLI Style

Joo Lin and I are hosting our first party at our apartment today. It's a Super Bowl XLI party. Hopefully everyone will have a great time. 42" HDTV and poker will head up the list of activities and we might even have a Janet Jackson impersonation contest too. I might not win that one. I think I am going to bust out my old 49er jersey for the occasion!

Week is Final Over!!

I did it! I made meals for a week and I didn't go crazy!!! I think Joo Lin missed out a lot during this past week because she kept commenting on how she loves cooking and preparing meals with me during the week. Part of me wants to believe her but I think she was just milking the whole "Kelley Cooking for a Week" thing. I had a fun time and I even came up with some new meals to add into our rotation. Next time I might think a little bit more before I decide to offer that again.

No Black Eye for Joo Lin

Last night Kelley was very restless. He hurt his back recently and had trouble getting comfortable enough to sleep. I woke up whenever he would move around. At one point I put my head up a little bit because he was shifting. Suddenly he had an arm spasm and popped me in the eye! It surprised me more than it hurt but I joked that I was going to have to explain my black eye to everyone. The funniest part about the whole situation was that Kelley thought it was hilarious. He jokes about me having laughing fits; this was his first and what a doozy! It was four solid minutes of nonstop, can't-catch-your-breath laughter, then a couple on and off minutes. Even now he chuckles thinking about it. What a nut!

Jasmine is Back

We got Jasmine back on Wednesday night. Freebird did a great job. Their silly commercial and hard work really paid off in making Jasmine beautiful again. Thanks Freebird!