Feeling like MacGy(Girl)ver

So you know how its like 11:00 pm, you have a huge work presentation the next morning, and your favorite pair of khaki pants can only be worn with stripper high heeled boots because they are so long and even with aforementioned boots they are STILL too long because you are vertically challenged ???

No? You don't know about that? Oh- well, I’m like a pro in that scenario….and it brought on panic until I remembered how my mom had gotten me a sewing kit for Christmas.

I’m not a “sew-er”…… but the kit has come in handy with safety pins and a lint roller and lots of different pretty yarns that I dream about maybe one day learning how to use….except not last night, but as I dug through the kit I stumbled across a ‘semi-homemade’ kind of girls dream…

Heat N Bond.

Genius? Yes.

Works? YES.

I was so excited because I have several pairs of pants I never wear because they aren't really wearable unless I have super high heels on. The world is brighter for short people everywhere!

And for all you amazing ladies out there who can sew---God bless you. Maybe one day I will learn and be crafty, but until then, it is “Heat N Bond City” on my ironing board.

 

(PS: Thanks to all the sweet new followers I have for your comments. I promise to get back on my game in commenting here soon, but for right now I’m just trying to get back into blogging period! I appreciate you all! <3)

A story about a little something I like to call….

Divine Providence.

Today I had a final exam. I left work a little early. Swung by Chick-Fil-A then headed to the school.

I sat in the parking lot and ate my lunch while I studied. I turned my car off-ish….Like the car was off but the clock/radio was still on. I sat there for 30 minutes, then headed inside and rocked out my test.

Before my test I was talking with a guy, Steven, who I have had numerous classes with. We were discussing “Senior Project”- a class he had just finished taking, and one I’ll have in the fall. (The final huge class before you graduate).

After my test, I walked across campus to see the ladies I work with at my on-campus job. I caught up with them for a while, then made the trek back to my car.

Because of construction on campus, I had to walk through a classroom building to get to the parking deck and I ran into Steven as he was coming out of another test.

We jumped right back into our conversation on Senior Project and both walked towards the parking deck. My car was closer than his so we walked to my car still talking and I offered to drive him over to his.

We got in the car, and I went to crank it.

Nothing. Nada. Just that scary “nnnnnnneeeee” sound which roughly translates to “Um, you’re stuck”

Steven was like “Uh you’re battery is dead. I have jumper cables. I’ll jump you off real quick.”

I look to my left, empty parking space right next to my car. (Which almost NEVER happens in our jam packed parking lot).

I save the spot. He comes back. Jumps my car off. Easy-peasy (or something).

*sigh*. It was such a God thing. It could have been a whole lot more hectic. (1) Since I didn't know of anyone else on campus who could jump me off RIGHT THEN. and (2) Because it would have almost been impossible to jump me off regardless with a car right next to me because the spots are so tight.

Has God shown up and shown off in your life like this lately? And even in situations that might not go as blatantly easy as this one, be sure to look to Him and always know things could be a lot worse. There is always something to be thankful for!

She's Gotta Be.....

Dead? Fully ripped by Jillian Michaels? A blog quitter? Out of the country?

Actually, none of the above. Actually I am still only about 10/30th shredded....(word of the wise: doing the shread 2 days a week is no where near the same as every day....obviously).

Unfortunately the only excuse for my absence is being outrageously busy with work....which is fine, because it has made the past month go by so fast that I was shocked when I realized I hadnt blogged in 4 weeks.

I have missed it, and I have missed having time to comment and read about the lives of many of my favorite bloggers.

....But I'm back.....and better than ever ready to pick back up right where I left....

I have so many things I want to blog about but I felt like first I owed somewhat of an explanation, albeit a weak one.

Hope everyone is off to a super weekend!

1 day shredded. 29 more to go.

Today was the day. I ate CFA for lunch and promised myself a hardcore Jillian workout tonight.

I go to my DVD player, press open and prepare to pop in the torture.

Only my DVD player would not open….shaking did nothing. Hitting did nothing. and pausing to update my status on twitter really did nothing….

….so I did what any MacGyver engineer would do…

Operate.

After taking the whole thing apart and removing all the doo-dads, I determined that I knew nothing about DVD players.

Sooo I considered forgetting it, turning on the TV and playing on FB all night…but then I looked down and saw Jillians “grr” face and came up with the next best option.

I unscrewed the top doo-dad, put the DVD in, then screwed it back on….who needs those doors anyway…I felt like I was putting a record on a record player…ancient, I know…haha

It was an intense workout, but I think it is do-able. 20 minutes a day isn't that bad, and I am glad that you can increase intensities once the workout becomes easier…I’ll be on level 1 for a while.

happy monday everyone!

<3 katelyn

Quack Quack

This past weekend my family went down to the lake.

The lake is home for me. We absolutely love our neighbors there and have such a great community.

Last summer one of our neighbors bought 6 ducklings. When they were teeny-tiny she left them in a cage in her basement and I got to hold and play with them. I was thrilled to do that until one of them peed in my hand….moving on though….

She raised them until they were old enough to be let go into the lake.

Two of them have gone missing mysteriously, but the other 4 swim around our cove and always end back up on our neighbors dock, then wander into her garden to snack and quack around…

… then my dog Charlie sees that I am obviously in peril and comes running after me to save me from the ducks…

….quickly ending their snack and quack time….

…but none-the-less giving me a chance to try my hand at ‘wildlife photography’…haha..

hope everyone had lovely weekends!!

Panera Freaks Me Out….

Last night Daniel and I went to Target to just wander aimlessly around. It was wonderful. And since I cant go to Target without leaving with something, and because I know you are dying to know what I got;

-Blue 32 oz Nalgene Bottle

-The Shred by Jillian Micheals (Aside: Dear Ms.Micheals, Forgive me but I will not be able to schedule a time with you until like next Monday because I need one more weekend of non-painful muscles and eating whatever I want. K-thanks.)

-A set of 3 pound weights

-The Knot Wedding Catalog Extraordinaire (It was $10 and worth every penny.)

As I was putting it on the conveyor, I looked at Daniel and said “Wow, bet you cant figure out my life right now….” haha. (I’m not really trying to lose weight as much as just trying to get toned up for my Bridesmaid Debut this May.)

Tonight I met a good friend I hadn't seen in a while at Panera. We were going to go to Atlanta Bread Company but she said it made her clothes smell and we wanted something ABC like so Panera seemed like an obvious next choice.

I got stressed out as soon as we walked in. I’m only been there twice. If I cant say a number to order, I’m lost. So I’m having to calculate what all I need to order together to get the most calories at one time.

There are so many trendy choices with trendy names and ah I just cant decide and the guy is just standing there staring at me like “whattt do yooooou wannnnnnt!?!?!?!” and trendy people on Mac books are looking up at the girls giggling at the counter because Panera is apparently a non-giggling zone.

Ah stressful….I think I’ll just stick to (look away Jillian) my Number 1 at Chick-Fil-a….

:)

katelyn

Monday. March. McLinky. and Me.

Mmmmm well lately I have joined a lot of blog hop links to find some new blogs to read and meet some new friends!

My latest new blog read is Alex at Only Human. She did a quick intro post for anyone who had linked over from Kellys Korner, and I thought it was a great idea so allow me to introduce myself.

I’m Katelyn and I’m alllllmost 22 years old. I’m always cold, except when I’m hot. I’d probably be malnourished if it wasn't for Chick-Fil-A. I am studying Industrial Engineering and will FINALLY graduate in December. I met my fiancé Daniel in Calculus class,  and it was love at first derivative (er something). He is studying Mechanical Engineering so most of our arguments involve thinking our own way is the right way…haha. But we’ve learned how to laugh about it and we have a ton of fun together! I’m learning a lot about submission though especially as I prepare to get married. (I also have a lot to learn about wedding planning, because I totally stink at it.)

I am really close to my family and my sister Zadie is my BEST friend.  My family has a cat and dog that I pretty much equate to younger brothers and sisters. We love them.

I drink at least one Diet Coke today. I love office supplies. I LOVE FOOTBALL. My TV mostly switches between HGTV, Food Network, Lifetime, and TLC. Grey’s Anatomy is about the only show I faithfully watch- but I grew up loving Friends, CSI, and ER. Right now, as I type this- “Secret Life of the American Teenager” is on because it is sick and twisted in a fun kind of way. Daniel and I sit and laugh as we watch. I’m totally into the Bachelor right now too even though I hate it…in a hate/love kind of way. I’m also the type of girl who will sit and watch any kind of educational program. “How its Made”—yes please!

Music equals Country and Christian. I usually only begin liking a pop song after everyone else hates it and is sick of hearing it.

I love taking pictures much to my family's dismay sometimes since I’m always the one saying “Stop- everyone get together so I can get a picture!” For Christmas I got a Rebel XSi and I have no idea how to use it, but I’m learning….haha

In the summer you can find me on the lake. I looove kneeboarding, wakeboarding, and skiing!

I love the Lord and I have so much to learn about life, but mostly I am learning to put my trust in Him each day. He has always been faithful.

I hope you enjoy my blog! I’m so happy March is here. Spring is around the corner and then SUMMER!!