Friday, October 10, 2008

Things about Jim that I adore.


1. He thinks I smell like bubbles.
2. He pushes my dimples in with his fingers (I think he tries to get the shallow one deeper, haha)
3. He sends me updates via texts about any type of sports, ie: "The husky's are down by 10."
4. He sends me updates about the world in general ie: The dow just fell 500 points." or "The dow just fell 800 points." or "The dow just fell a kazillion points."
5. He pretty much knows if I'm at his house at dinner time he has to make dinner, and usually it is a very delicious grilled cheese sandwich (my favorite). And he doesn't use that cheap waxy cheese, he goes all out.
6. He cuts out articles from magazines or newspapers that he thinks I would like.
7. Usually, if I request a massage he will pull through for me!
8. He loooooves sports and knows everything about it.
9. He's disciplined.
10. He is able to sense when I'm freaking out and then equally calm me down in seconds.
11. He always forwards me fun things to do that he thinks I would like
12. Popcorn. His popcorn making skills are phenomenal.
13. He helps me keep my goals ie: not entering target without a list and sticking to that list or my goal of no soda except I'm allowed rootbeer when eating pizza.
14. He loves his Mom.
15. He keeps me laughing by tickling me almost to death (this is more annoying then adoring).
16. He sends me lyrics that I believe have secret meanings.
17. He will go on walks with me to my favorite neighborhoods of Seattle.
18. He's kind of smart.
19. He served his country.
20. Even though we just learned he's allergic to cats he still comes over and takes medicine.
21. He's a good driver and I always feel safe with him.
22. He can remember anything I tell him.
23. He also will ask me things about my friends out of concern for them or me.
24. He listens.
25. He smells good.
26. He kind of just goes with the flow of things.
27. He's sympathetic and shows empathy when needed.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

High School Tag



1. Did you date someone from your high school? No, I was one of those people that dated outside the high school!

2. What kind of car did you drive? 1978 Toyota Supra Celica (was a Suped up Supra that had the body of Celica) Seriously for a 1978 it was like stepping into a cockpit. moon roof. a/c. cruise control. and a little button that you could push that would make you go very fast!

3. What was your most embarrassing moment in high school? Getting my tires and wheels stolen. My car hadn't started because I forgot to wiggle the thingy so it just sat for two nights at school. I drove my moms car to school the next day and walked in the doors to my high school and everyone was like, nice car hayley. There was my car sitting on milk crates with my tires and wheels stolen. 900 bucks to replace. My dad was pissed, never seen him so mad. Like it was my fault!

4. Were you a party animal? Not really. Went to parties but didn't do much there



5. Were you considered a flirt? Yes

6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? No

7. Were you a nerd? No.

8. Were you on any varsity teams? Swimming and Tennis

9. Did you get suspended/expelled? No, but detention was rampant

10. Can you still sing the fight song? No, but I do still know the hand jive thing we all did at games.

11. Who were your favorite teachers? Mr. Brown for math, Mr. Staymates for HIstory

12. Where did you sit during lunch? At one of the tables with all our friends.

13. School Mascot? Vikings

14. Did you go to homecoming and with who? Yes, twice. Junior year with David Peas, Senior year with Kevin Shephard, my best friend. IT WAS THE BEST DATE OF MY LIFE. Also, I was homecoming princess my senior year (not queen, damn that Jennie Mead)! haha

15. If you could go back and do it again, would you? Abosolutely not. I mean I LOVED high school and had a good time but I was not one of those ones crying at graduation. I was like "see ya later." and then I was off.

16. What do you remember most about graduation? It was my 18th birthday. Crystal, Brenda, and I wore the same shirts only in three different colors. Someone yelling Happy Birthday real loud. Walking barefoot to receive my diploma. Going on a senior trip to Seattle and playing poker during the locks cruise. I was winning like mad but didn't realize you were supposed to turn in half of your tickets to win prizes. It took me about five minutes to realize that I wasn't going to win cuz I didn't turn them in. And let me tell you I would have won a lot, I had the most tickets of anyone. I mean I missed out on a T.V, stereo, etc. "Typical Hayley." someone said to me.

17. Where did you go senior skip day? We all went to breakfast and to a friends house and hung out. Though we declared skip days a lot during the year.

18. Have you gained weight since then? Um, yeah. Let's stop talking about it.

19. Who was your prom date? Kevin Shephard.

20. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? Already came and went, and had no desire to go.

21. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself? "it's not the end of the world."

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

JIM FINALLY DID IT!


Picture this. Jim and I on a warm autumn evening walking along alki beach during sunset in West Seattle. Jim holding my hand. Jim kissing my cheek. Then Jim leaned over and ordered a 3 piece fish at the Spud! Yes that's right folks, I took him to the Spud for dinner. His first time there and it has to be said. He devoured it. As some of you may know this is a family tradition, whenever anyone comes to town or we are just craving fish we head to Alki Beach at go to the Spud. My grandpa still lives in West Seattle so we always call him and his wife up and they come on down. I mean tradition is tradition. It also calls for ordering a pickle. And then taking a walk to the statue of liberty. Welcome to the family Jim.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Seen posted on the website "Eavesdropping"

Boss man to staff: "Growing up, there was a kid on my block who was a lot like John McCain. His team was losing touch football 10-75 so he said, "um my mom needs me" and ran home, and, of course, took the ball with him. That's John McCain."

-- Downtown

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Quotes that I've clung to lately

When I dare to be powerful-
To use my strength in the service of my vision,
Then it becomes less and less important
Whether I am afraid - AUDRE LORDE

If you are neutral in situations of injustice,
you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse
and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will
not appreciate your neutrality. - BISHOP DESMOND TUTU