Truth Tuesday

Hey everyone! Here is a picture of my cat! In the snow!

She was hesitant at first, but she ended up running around in the snow (sort of). We really just wanted to see how she would react and it was another excuse to put a leash on a cat. There is something funny and great about a cat on a leash. Here are some other things going on!

• The biggest update in our lives is that I found out I have to commute to Logan next semester for my classes. That's a LOT of driving, folks. However, secretly I'm pretty excited. I tell someone and they say, "Oh my gosh...that's horrible. Such a long drive." Outwardly, I'm like, "Yeah...it sucks..." but inwardly I'm like, "But I LOVE Utah State, I don't mind driving, I have most of my friends up there, I'll still see my husband and cat a lot, and I've been out of school for a year and I'll be happy to take classes no matter how far I have to drive." But saying "I know...it sucks..." is a lot quicker and people understand better. 
• I really am in love with my cat. I've never been in a cat person in my entire life, but this tiny kitten stole my heart. She does funny things like hide behind something and then REALLY slowly start peeking around the side of it just so you can see one eye and she stares at you relentlessly with that one eye. She's laying on my chest as I write this and I'm smitten by the cute. BUT...let it be known that I'm still very much a dog person. And apparently now a crazy cat lady. 
• I don't know what it was about getting married, but I go to bed so much earlier than before I was married. I get tired at like 8:30 and want to be in bed by 10:30. That was when my nights started before. 
• There are way too many snow haters in this world. It's pretty. It will go away. Enjoy it and play in it. 
• Speaking of playing in snow, my husband and his brothers (and probably some friends) invented a winter activity/sport. It's called skedding. You screw a ski into the bottom of a sled, build a huge jump and make up new tricks. I went skedding for the first time yesterday and it was SO much fun. You get a lot of speed and also get a few bruises, but it's entirely worth it. I told him they need to patent it, but that probably won't happen. So if you steal the idea and patent it and sell it and get rich...please give us a cut of the money. M'kay? 

So there is a little update mingled with some random thoughts. My life is great but changing. A year ago I had no idea that I'd be where I am with school and work and everything, really. Even right down to owning a cat. But you know, sometimes a plan going array is just what you need. I feel peaceful, hopeful and excited. I'm lucky to be married to such a wonderful man that keeps me calm and helps me remember the important things in this crazy world. 

Until next time! 

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Truth...Wednesday?

So, it's not Tuesday. If it's any consolation, I THOUGHT about writing this post on Tuesday. I haven't blogged in a while, I have some free time right now, so I figured I'd write my Truth Tuesday post a day late. My blog, my rules. So here it is.

• I feel like I have a husband that's going to be embarrassing to our future children. He dances in public places, he lip-syncs to the songs playing overhead, and you know what? I think it's great. It makes me laugh. A lot. As we stood by the spaghetti sauce, he slowly started dancing saying, "Don't stop this...don't stop it." And I fell further in love, it's true. 
• I got yelled at by a customer at work for the first time since getting hired at Home Depot. I'll tell you what, it's not fun. Especially since it wasn't anything that was my fault or that I could control. People are mean sometimes. 
• We played in our first tennis tournament last week. It was a real good time, despite losing a lot. We played mixed doubles and Kam played singles. I would have played singles, but there weren't enough at my level to really make it worth playing. Anyway, tennis is fun. 
• I LOVE that the weather is getting cooler. This is my favorite time of year. 'Tis wonderful. 

Well, I'm going to go practice my tennis serve. Just learned a new one. I'm kind of obsessed with tennis now. Have a good week everyone! 

Show Me a True-blooded Aggie from Utah

Everyone. 

I love Utah State University. 

I never really, truly realized how much until I was gone and I watched them take it to Utah in a college football game on my couch in Salt Lake City. I longed to be there, wearing blue, losing my voice, jumping until my legs couldn't take it, and storming that field, adrenaline and pure joy pumping through my veins. I watched Gary Anderson unable to contain his excitement after the final whistle and hear his voice so full of emotion as he talked about how proud he was of "those kids" of his. 

There is something about that Aggie spirit. It's something you don't fully understand until you're part of it. We are a tight-knit group of individuals, fans and students. You see that when you're walking down the street outside of Logan, you see someone wearing Aggie gear, and instantly you feel some connection to them. 

Utah State might not be as "respected" as other schools in Utah. We may be considered the "Little Brother School" to some. We may not be as big, or as widely known. But those bigger schools with bigger names...they don't have our pride, our friendships or our camaraderie. It's somethin' special, folks.  

Now, I'm not saying other fans at other schools don't have extreme fans who support and love their school more than anything. They definitely exist, and in strong numbers. But in Logan, Utah...our own little loyal college town...I feel like there's just something a little extra you can't find anywhere else. It's magical. 

I'm not in Logan anymore but there will FOREVER be a piece of me there. I'll always be an Aggie. A true-blooded one. 

For now I will fall asleep wearing one of my many USU shirts and smile at all the goodness I've seen from being a part of that smaller-in-numbers but bigger-in-heart group. Hail the Utah Aggies. 

Clarification

I recently blogged about how happy I am. In that post, I highlighted and implied that someone close to me was unhappy because their beliefs differed from mine. (Note: That paragraph of that has been changed in the previous blog.)

As I have discussed it with that person, who I can say is my brother, I realized I was too quick to write it the way I did. It made it sound like I didn't think he could have happiness in his life. And that the only way to be happy is to be a member of the church. My brother is a happy person and is extremely happy with his decisions and new view of the world. I am in no place to say he is unhappy, and I apologize to him for using him as a contrast to my happiness.

I think the reason I used him as an example is that I am certain that if I didn't have the church, I would most definitely be unhappy. There have been times where I haven't been straight on the path the Lord wants, and once I got back, I realized the change from unhappiness to happiness.

However, what I understand now, and really I think I've always understood, is that what brings me joy may cause unhappiness for others. I may not understand how, but I understand it is true. He may not understand how I find so much joy in living the gospel, just as I don't understand how he is not unhappy without it in is life.

Anyway, I love my brother. He loves me. That's what matters. :)

When You Chance to Meet a Frown

I've been working at Home Depot for about two months.

Working at such a place you begin to see regulars, whether it be contractors, business owners, painters, electricians, or just people that do a lot of work around their house. I begin to recognize them, and they recognize me. One thing I hear nearly everyday regards my smile. "Hey, Smiley!" or "Keep that smile!"

It's not just the regulars that say it. It's other customers too. It makes me think.

I like my job, but it's not like I've overly happy to be there every day. Customer service and friendliness is a priority in my workplace, but I don't constantly remind myself to be smiling at everyone I see. I don't notice the smile that is so apparent to those around me.

I guess that means I'm truly happy.

Of course I'm happy. I have many, countless reason to be happy. I have a fantastic, new marriage with an incredible man. I have a loving family and loving in-laws. I'm healthy. I'm employed. The list goes on and on, but the most important piece to this happiness puzzle is the fact that I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

There are many in this world that have different views than I do, some very close to me. They are happy with their choices as well as the direction they've chosen. What makes me happy may not make them happy. But, to me, it seems as if it's a different kind of happy. I'm not in a position to say that they are unhappy people, for the world would be a very grim place if those who do not share my beliefs had no happiness at all. People are happy. But for some reason, mine seems different--deeper almost.

I believe there is that "light" they talk about. I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and I believe His light shines through me. I love other people. I look on the bright side of things. I feel happy daily. It's not a decision I make on a daily basis to be happy--it's part of a lifestyle I've chosen to live. I know the plan in store for me, and with that knowledge, how can I not be happy?

I've felt the happiness the gospel brings me, and I will never veer from it, no matter which way the world is turning. The church is under attack from many areas--politically, publicly, and for some of us much more privately. People say hurtful things. People speak ill of things I find very sacred and dear to my heart. But I know one thing: I am happy.

And I'm certain it's from a place much bigger than The Home Depot.

Truth Tuesday

I haven't posted in a while. I feel like I've been really busy. In all reality, there are a bajillion other people in this world that are far busier than I am, but when you go from doing nothing all day to working all day, you feel busy. But here are some updates and some things that are on my mind!

• Back in the summer of 2009, I ran the Ragnar Relay. For those unfamiliar with it, it's a huge relay race that goes from Logan to Park City. 180 miles, 12 teammates, 2 vans, and one heck of a time. Also, one heck of a body killer. I couldn't walk properly for about a week and a half and ever since that summer my knees have never been the same. I can't run more than a mile without a pain. Well, recently I went to the "Muscle Whisperer" aka a guy named Josh Christensen. This is all going to sound crazy, but believe me...it works. First, he tests 300 different muscles in your body saying, "Put your leg/arm/foot/head here. Now resist," as he pushes. If you can resist, that part of your muscle is working. Nine different times during this process, I couldn't resist the push. It's a crazy thing. You try with all your might to resist a push with his blasted pinky and you can't. Obviously, my whole leg muscle wasn't out, but a small part of it wasn't active. In fact, the two main muscles connected to my knee weren't working properly. I went back, he pushes down on some pressure points as he stimulates the muscle and basically reactivates it. Then, he says, "Put your leg here. Now resist." and BOOM. You can resist again. My knee has been feeling LOADS better and he assured me it will feel great in no time. He also fixes allergies and is also a chiropractor. We're hoping Kam can get his constant nasal congestion cured. More on that later. 
• I have a newfound addiction to Flamin' Hot Cheetos. I am NOT one for spicy foods, but Kameron has been trying will all his might to adapt my taste buds to like spicy. Even though these Cheetos kill my mouth after a while, I seriously can't stop eating them and I think I'm getting used to spicy food. They even stain your fingers red no matter how much you wash them. 
• I'm really like working at Home Depot. They are giving me SO many hours. While I'm grateful to be busy and to be earning more money, they are LONG days and I have to work Memorial Day instead of spend it with my awesome family. All in all, I can't complain about being employed, especially since my coworkers are amazing, my bosses rock, the customers are the best, and it's five minutes from my house. I'm pretty lucky, I guess. 
• One of my best friends, Mrs. Jill (Robinson) Binks got married to my other friend Ian Binks last weekend. I got to be there the whole day with them. I went to the sealing, the luncheon and most of the reception. It was so great to see them happily married after having such a long engagement and wanting to be married so badly. It was also so wonderful to remember my own wedding day and remember what a blessing it is to be married to my best friend. Sometimes I get used to being married because it was such an easy transition, and I forget what a good thing I have. This weekend was a great reminder of how lucky I am, and I'm so happy for Ian and Jill. 

That's all for today. Sorry it was a longer post! I'll try to keep them shorter but more frequent. Have a wondrous Tuesday!  

'Ello, Love...

Ohhh blogging friends. How I've missed you.

I haven't blogged in a while. You see, I got a job and while I don't have many hours yet, I've had to wake up earlier than I'm used to and I've just been too tired and lazy to blog. But here I am!

Today I want to blog about things I love because, let's face it, who doesn't like loving stuff?

• I love soccer. I just joined an adult soccer league and played in my first game yesterday. I haven't played a real game in a LONG time, so it was great to get on the field again. I'll tell you what, though...I hurt EVERYWHERE today. Turns out it's hard to play soccer when you're out of shape.  My muscles are shot. Even my arms, which is curious because I played a sport that frowns upon the use of hands/arms.
• I love being employed. I just got a job as a cashier at Home Depot. While I didn't really want to work retail, it was pretty much all I could find. And let's face it, Home Depot is cool. I'm excited about wearing my orange apron. Most of all I'm excited that I'm not just sitting on the couch day in and day out while my husband works hard for us to have a living. He makes far more than I will, but I feel good that I'm at least contributing somehow. Also, this is the first job I've had in a long time that ain't minimum wage. Pretty stoked about that. 
• I love sleep. Not much more I need to say about that.
• I love remembering things from my childhood. I had a dream about Pogs the other day. Those were the bomb. I also remembered playing this computer game we had called Spelling Jungle. Not sure what sparked the memory but it's a good one. While we're on the subject of childhoods, did anyone else put plastic newspaper bags on their feet, secure them with rubberbands, and proceed to sprint around the snow-covered yard with your brothers? I sure did. 
• I love my little Sunbeam class. They're small in number and in age, they can drive me crazy on occasion, but at the end of they day I think they are the cutest darned things on the planet. This little boy named Miles...good heavens. I want to take him home with me. His dad dresses him in a semi-skater way with little tiny vans, skinny pants, button up shirts and cardigans. He's got wavy blonde hair, huge dark eyes and the cutest little voice and spirit you'll ever come across. Hopefully one day he'll marry my niece or something. 
• Last but not least, I love my dear husband. He is kind, caring, hilarious and observant. I love him more and more every single day. We've been married for three months now! The thing is, it feels like it's been at least three times that long. I mean that in the best way possible, too. I can't wait to spend the rest of forever with him. 
• Wait, one more: I really love Slurpees. 

365 Days

Let me tell you a story.

Nearly one year ago I got out of a rocky and stressful relationship. I knew it was for the best, but it's never easy to break up with someone you've spent a year with and whom you consider be one of your very close friends. Needless to say, I wasn't the happiest I've been, despite knowing I was doing the right thing. Then a few days following the break up, I began talking to someone I hadn't talked to in a while. He was a charming, funny, sweet and caring guy and he was the only one that could bring a true smile to my face that week. Rather quickly, my spirits brightened and I began to feel that fluttering in my stomach every time I'd see a text from him on my phone. However, that was all I saw for a few days...just texts. But boy, were there a lot of them. Finally, that weekend, he asked me on a date and I was elated. So, a year ago yesterday I went on my (second) first date with Kameron Thomas Kasparian. (We'd gone on a date about a year before that...hence the second first date.)

I can't believe it's been a year since that date! I was so nervous and excited to actually spend time with him rather than text him. It was General Conference weekend, so he came straight from the Priesthood session to Jordan Commons theater where we watched The King's Speech (PG-13 version) and got Slurpees after. And now he's my husband!

Naturally, we had to celebrate a little yesterday. We decided to get dinner and see a movie at Jordan Commons. We ate at a Japanese steakhouse called Bonsai (delicious and awesome) and then went to the theater to watch Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. It was a good movie! I enjoyed it. It seemed a little long, but I can always use a little Ewan McGregor. It was kind of fun to be in the same theater where exactly a year prior I held Kameron's hand for the first time.

Those butterflies in the first stages of a relationship are priceless and so fun, but I would never trade them for what I have today. Marriage is awesome and rewarding and fun and so much more. Yay marriage! :)

Now, I hear the ice cream truck, so I'm going to be five again. Wish me luck.

Truth Tuesday!

During the week I think of random thoughts that probably matter to nobody but myself, but I still feel like telling someone. Then I think, "Oh! I can write it in my Truth Tuesday post!" Then Tuesday rolls around, and because I haven't written it down anywhere, I forget all about those thoughts. So, this Tuesday, here are some random thoughts that I have on the brain at the moment. Maybe one day I'll learn that it doesn't always have to be Tuesday to share my thoughts.

• I applied for a job today. Well, I applied for several jobs but I got a really quick response from the job I wanted most. It's an after school counselor for kids, but as far as I can tell it's more physical activity rather than just mentoring the kids. I get to play with them! There aren't a lot of hours but that's okay with me. I just need something to do during the day and I'd like to get paid for it. This job sounds really fun and I'm hoping I get it! Cross your appendages for me. :) 
• Kam and I have both had our share of sickness this last week. He had a terrible stomach ache last Thursday while I was battling a cold. Then yesterday I had a wicked stomach ache. It's not a fun thing, sickness. In fact, that was the first time I saw Kameron cry. Ever. THAT'S how bad it was. Broke my heart right in two. I learned that while I hate when he's sick, I like being to be the one to take care of him. I packed him with saltines and Sprite, and he was feeling better by that night. Luckily, we're both well today and now we're loungin' on the couch together. I love being married. 
• We got gym passes to Planet Fitness and I've been loving it. It feels good to be in a regular work out routine. I figured out I'm much more likely to get exercise when I have somewhere to exercise that isn't my own home. Exercise at my own home usually means getting off the couch to go get more food. 
• A couple weeks ago we got our wedding pictures back and I'm in LOVE with them. I've looked through them so many times just to look at them. That day was awesome. I want to get married again...to Kameron of course...but that was such a fun time and it was probably the happiest day of my life up to this point. I shall include a picture at the end of this post. 
• I'm so excited to start school again but totally not excited to start school again. I love learning and I love my major and I love having something to do and feeling like I have another purpose in my life when Kam is at work besides trying to beat a level in Peggle. However, I do NOT like homework, sleepless nights, being tired all the time and finals. Oh, and paying for it. I see everyone's posts on Facebook about how tired they are of school and my little fantasies of going back to school and loving school vanish. At least I only have a semester left. 
• I'm not used to having a last name that the majority of the people I come in contact with have never heard in their lives. It's a good think I was good at spelling it before I got married. 
• Speaking of marriage, tomorrow marks two months that me and Mr. Kasparian have been married. It seems like it's been longer than that, but in the best way possible. He's pretty swell, that one. I think I'll keep him around for a while. Maybe eternity. Definitely eternity. 

Happy Tuesday!

Eleven

I have been tagged by my dear friend Alyssa, so enjoy this thing. :)

Here are the rules:

1. Post these rules.

2. Post a photo of yourself and 11 random things.

3. Answer the questions set for you in the original post.

4. Create 11 new questions and tag people to answer them.

5. Go to their blog/twitter/facebook and tell them you've tagged them.

11 Things About Yours Truly:

1. I hate the word "moist"

2. Since I was really young I've loved the smell of gasoline.

3. I associate colors, numbers, and letters with a gender. 

4. I can't roll my R's and it frustrates me. 

5. I have the ability to quote movies and youtube videos very well and accurately. 

6. I only have one guilty pleasure show: The Bachelor. I HATE that I have to watch it every week and that I get emotionally invested, but I'm addicted. Stupid show...

7. My dream job is to own my own bookstore like The Shop Around the Corner. 

8. I've never seen Cinderella the entire way through.

9. I am a HUGE wimp when it comes to eating spicy food. 

10. I could probably eat Swedish Fish all day, every day and never get sick of them. 

11. I love doing random trivia games. 

Alyssa's Questions:

1. What is the first thing you would purchase if money was no object?

Two round-trip plane tickets to Europe!

2. What is your favorite part of your body and why?

Hmm...probably my hands because I like how long my fingers are and they also help me do wonderful things!

3. What is one good thing you did for someone else this week, without being asked?

I often bring home little surprises like ice cream or a drink for Kam to make him happy. :)

4. If you could choose your church calling, what would you choose?

Somewhere in YW, but maybe in a few years when I don't feel as much like I BELONG in YW. :)

5. What is your least favorite food?

Tomatoes. BLECH. 

6. What makes you happy?

Spending time with the people I love and laughing until it hurts. 

7. What is your biggest pet peeve?

Ignorance. 

8. What is the bravest thing you've ever done?

Left my family, fiance, friends and country for three months to study by myself in Austria. WORTH IT.

9. Who was your favorite band/music artist in high school?

Guster. Remains true today. Jr. High was a DIFFERENT story...yikes.

10. If you could do one thing differently in your past, what would it be?

I would have continued with my piano lessons. I'm kicking myself for quitting. 

11. If you had a super power, what would it be?

Apparation. I know that's magic and from Harry Potter, but I want to apparate SOO badly. 

Questions for Tagged People:

1. If you could relive one year of your life, what year would that be?

2. Favorite book? 

3. Describe your favorite outfit. 

4. What brings you the greatest happiness?

5. What is your dream job?

6. What is your ideal way to spend a Saturday with no work or school?

7. If you had three days and unlimited amount of money, what would you do?

8. Pretend you're 10 years younger. Is there something about the present you that would surprise you? 

9. What is your favorite quote?

10. What is one of your guilty pleasures?

11. If a taco and a grilled cheese got in a fight, who would win? 

People I tag:

Jill

Alexis
Sarah

Kelsey

Megan

(I need to follow more people's blogs...) 

Have fun! :)

A Tuesday of Truths

Let me just say one thing to start: Life is good.

• I finished one of my papers today. It's due tomorrow. Somehow I always manage to live right on the edge with every paper I write. I think I like the drama of having to finish, and honestly...I think it makes me work harder and write better. I think it's the only way I can find real motivation to start or finish writing. 
• I've been having REALLY weird dreams since we moved into this apartment. I don't know why it just started here, but seriously. Weird. For instance, I had a dream last night that was a mixture of the video game Peggle and the movie Shawshank Redemption. Super trippy. 
• Kameron gave me flowers for Valentine's Day. Those flowers are still in our apartment, only they smell terrible and are now growing mold. We JUST noticed. I've never had moldy flowers before, but apparently it happens and it's gross. 
• Speaking of Mr. Kasparian, we've been married one month today. It's a little crazy because it feels like it has been a week, but at the same time I feel like I've been living with this guy forever. I mean that in a good way. I've gotten so used to sharing a closet, a bed, a fridge, a bathroom, and everything else with him. It's nice. I've had some amazing roommates, but sorry girls...this one takes the cake. Every day I'm amazed that I'm able to love him more than the day before. I think I'll keep him around for a few more months. And by "a few" I most definitely mean an eternity's worth. 
• I need a job. I'm getting bored while Kam is at work. The problem is, I want a cool job but I'll probably have to settle for something that maybe isn't that cool. I'll keep you (like...all two of you) updated in that department. 

Goodnight, world! Off to new weird dreams! 

Remember Pogs?! Thought about them today...

Truth A-little-later-than-Tuesday

I'm a day late on this post but so what? I do what I want.

• I'm supposed to be writing the last two papers I have due for my classes in Austria and I literally have NO motivation to do them. I've never been one to have much motivation to write papers in the first place but this is THE worst it has ever been. I'm no longer attending those classes, I'm in the U.S., I got married, I want to do so many other things, I'm not in ANY type of class right now...and it's terrible. I'll get them done but it's going to take a LOT of effort that I don't want to give. 
• Today at the store I bought kumquats. I can't tell you why I did such a thing. I've never had one, I don't know what they taste like, but they were cute and small and orange so I bought them. Looks like Kam and I will have a tiny food adventure tonight. 
• As it turns out I really enjoy cooking dinner. It was one of my biggest fears coming into marriage. It's pretty fun! I still need to build up some favorite recipes and try some new things, but it's fun!
• It seems like every time I have an academic paper to write all it makes me want to do is write something creatively. It's like my free-spirited inner English nerd senses that it's about to be used for something boring and bland and screams, "YOU CAN'T CAGE ME!!" and keeps telling me to write something I WANT to write. I'm going to have to sucker punch the inner nerd for a few weeks which makes me sad.
• I leave you with this picture because it makes me laugh: 

Truth Tuesday: Valentine's Edition

This Truth Tuesday is going to be kind of one big jumbled truth about my thoughts on Valentine's Day. Okay? Okay.

So, I've never really been a big fan of Valentine's Day. I don't think I ever hated it but I just never cared. That still holds true to some degree. However, I'd be lying if I said it wasn't pretty cool being married on the day of love. It's crazy how much more I care when I actually have someone that walks though the door carrying a bouquet of flowers that he thoughtfully picked out just for me, even though he doesn't care much about the holiday either.

Every Valentine's Day, without fail, I hear both sides. Either "I love Valentine's Day/Love everyone!" or "I hate this holiday". I can see both sides of the argument. Those people that say they hate it usually pose the argument that they don't see the need for the holiday set aside for love when every day should be a day you tell and show your loved ones you care about them. There is validity in that statement. However, I think it's nice to have a holiday where you can do just a LITTLE extra and to maybe be reminded that there are people in your life you may not have expressed love to in a while. Love is a splendid thing, romantic or otherwise so why NOT celebrate it? In my opinion, just because you tell someone you love them on February 14th doesn't make those words any less true.

Everyone that says they hate Valentine's Day says it's not because they're single. I was that way to some degree. I claimed I didn't care about it and said it was NOT because I didn't have that special someone in my life.

I'm calling you all out right now to tell you you're lying. Nobody wants to be single on a day set aside specifically for love. I don't care what anyone says...it's just not fun. BUT...

I wish I would have taken my own advice on this in the past: have fun anyway. Make valentines and give them to random people. Bake cookies. Get together with your friends and watch chick flicks. I never thought I'd be THAT person to say this but love isn't just romantic love. Call up your family or friends you haven't seen in a while just to see how they are and tell them you love them. Can't hurt, right? :)

So here is to love! All my past Valentine's Days I've either been single or when I was with someone...well...that's another story for another day, but this Valentine's day I jumped right to being a wife and wouldn't have it any other way. It feels pretty nice to know I got this one in the bag. :)

Go forth and LOVE, I say!!

Title Change

Due to recent events, I am announcing that a change will be coming to the title and layout of this here blog quite soon.

What events sparked this sudden change, you ask?

A little thing called eternal marriage. And a grand thing it is.

Two weeks ago from today, I married my best friend. After the longest six months of my life, I finally lost a fiance and gained a husband. And I don't care what anyone says, I'm pretty certain I found the best husband in the whole wide world. And universe. And whatever else lies out there.

Before this turns into a gushy post about how great my new husband is (which, let's face it, it will most likely turn into that anyway) let me give you a few short insights into my wedding. Everyone told me that I'd be stressed out of my mind the last two weeks before my wedding. In all reality, those two weeks were probably some of the most relaxing and exciting weeks ever. All those small details that I would have normally cared about, I didn't. My motto became "I don't care". I just wanted to get married.

The open house the night before the wedding was beautiful. I saw old friends, family I hadn't seen in a while, and it was an all-around good time. After all was said and done, I said the last goodbye I'd ever have to say to Kam as he drove back to Bountiful. After a sleepless night, I woke up early the next morning to get my hair and make up done and make the drive to the temple.

Here is a good time to mention something. Everyone kept asking Kam and I if we were nervous. We always remarked on how much we hated the question. To us, we felt like there is no reason for nervousness. Excited? Of course. Nervous? Not so much. So as we made this drive to the temple, I thought about how I was feeling. The day was finally here. But all I felt was calm. Calm all mixed together with bits of excitement and butterflies. But not nerves. I knew I was making the best choice I ever could have made.

The sealing was perfect and beautiful. I'll never forget the words of advice our sealer gave to us. Even more than that, I'll never forget the look in Kameron's eyes as he glanced my way before taking me as his lawfully wedded wife. Gosh, I love him.

The rest of the day went so smoothly. The luncheon was great, the reception was wonderful and Kam and I couldn't wipe the smiles off of our faces. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I have so many people I need to thank for making our day so special. It was perfect.

Then we went on our honeymoon! MEXICAN CRUISE!! It was a BLAST. Best decision ever. It was filled with good food, new friends and great adventures. Oh, and a bladder infection for me. Don't worry...there was no way I'd let that take away from the cruising experience. Not to mention that I married a man that takes care of me even if it means that he gets no sleep and has to do our laundry while I sleep away a 101 degree fever. And doesn't complain once about it. I lucked out.

Now Kam and I are in our apartment and have been for a week. It's been crazy and fun (crazy fun) to run around and buy the things we need. We've assembled more items of furniture this week than I have in my entire life. At times it feels like he and I are playing house, and that next week we'll go back to living an hour apart. Then I remember that we're married and I get to live with him forever. Thank goodness!

I always see the Facebook posts two weeks after someone gets married that says "Married life is the BEST! I love my husband so much!!" And quite frankly, I hate them. Always have. But I get it now. I was always like, "Okay...I know marriage will be awesome but is it really THAT awesome right away?" Answer: yes. Yes it is. I went into that sealing room on January 28th holding the hand of the man I'd be spending the rest of eternity with, so of course I loved him. But now, only two weeks after that day, I feel closer to Kameron Thomas Kasparian than I ever thought possible and I know that will only grow. Especially if he continues to come home from work to me playing video games because to him, that makes me great wife. That's easy enough.

So, yes, that turned cheesy. But I want everyone to know how happy I am. That I made the best decision of my life and that I know it will only get better. I thought I knew what love was, but I had only hit the tip of the iceberg.

One more thing: husbandhusbandhusbandhusbandhusbandhusband....nope. Still doesn't seem real. ;)

Signing off! This time as Katie Kasparian. Gosh that sounds good...

Truth Tuesday!

Hey Readers! (All two or so of you)

I know it's been a while since I have done a Truth Tuesday, but you see: I've been a little busy. The reason? I'm getting MARRIED in less than three weeks. Awesome and crazy, but mostly awesome.

And here are some truths!

• Kam has turned me into a total Jazz fan. I mean, I've always been a "fan" but for the past little while (okay, a long time) I haven't really followed them. I was in a fan pretty much only in the way that if I was asked, "What's your favorite NBA team?" I'd respond with the Jazz.  Things have changed. You see, I'm marrying one of the BIGGEST Jazz fans I've ever met. Naturally, I've learned a little bit in watching the games with him, but I also just wanted to be the awesome fiance he'd always dreamt of. Then a funny thing happened. I was sitting at home one night and remembered the Jazz were playing. I thought, "I wonder how the Jazz are doing!" And hurried and checked my phone (no cable...bummer) Then I realized that I had thought THAT instead of "I should check on the score really quick to make Kam think that I'm really interested in  basketball." So there you have it folks. I'm genuinely interested in the Jazz. And have a major crush on Gordon Hayward. No worries. Kameron is in full support of it. 
• I feel like I should be stressed for my wedding with all the planning and coordinating and whatever, but I'm honestly not. And I don't think I will be. I had a meeting with the Stake President to get my big-girl temple recommend tonight, and I couldn't stop smiling thinking about getting sealed to Kam in the temple. THAT'S the important part. Not the flowers or centerpieces or music or whatever else can stress a bride out. I've made the best decision in planning this wedding and that's picking the right guy to marry for eternity. (Crackers with that cheese?) 
• I'm doing a teeth whitening thing and I have to use bleaching trays for half and hour every day. It's the longest half hour of every day. I hate them. They kinda hurt, I'm impatient, and they make me talk funny. But I REALLY want whiter teeth. Even just a little bit. :) 
• I'm going up to Logan tomorrow and I can't WAIT. I've been away from that city for FAR too long. I'm so excited to see all my friends and to be on USU campus again. I just love it. So much. 
• I have to go swimsuit shopping for our honeymoon (Mexican Cruise! WOO!) and I'm DREADING it. Shopping for a bathing suit is even worse than shopping for jeans and I LOATHE  jean shopping. Here's to hoping I find something cute that fits for a decent price that I feel remotely comfortable in! 

There it is! Thanks for sticking with me. I'm going to go take some freakin' bleach trays out of my mouth now.

Peace an' Blessin's!