The Craddocks: January 2009

Monday, January 26, 2009

How Depressing...

So I just watched the news. The man said that tomorrow we're supposed to have the worst freeze we've had here in YEARS. Maybe he was lying or exaggerating, but those words make me very anxious. Now, if you know me, you know that I do not enjoy the cold. I really hate it more than anything in the entire world. I would rather be hot any day than be chilly. Today it rained and was in the upper 30s to low 40s. But tonight it's supposed to freeze. It makes me never want to leave my bed. Bailey hates it too, just like her momma. Such a smart puppy. I think my hatred for the cold has also contributed to my obsession with coats and jackets. I'm always wanting a new coat that I just really need. Lucky for me, Brandon is also a little cold-natured. I don't know what I'd do if he wasn't. God knew what he was doing when he brought us together. I always get so excited here in Dallas when it gets warm, like the other day when it was in the upper 60s. But as soon as I cheer up, the next day it plummets back down to those horrid 30s. Last week at the school I'm working at this semester, the principal came over the loud speaker to announce the day and weather and all that. She said "You know, kids, this is a special day because it's very unusual to have weather like this. Today it's going to be cold down into the 30s and hot all the way up into the 60s." Yeah, that's the word I would have used also: special. Texas is the only place in the world like this. I'm not used to it and I just don't like it. But who knows, maybe the weatherman was wrong and tomorrow will actually be 65 and sunny.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Our shows

As much as I hate to admit it, Brandon and I are addicted to some shows. I'm not too critical- I just want to be entertained. Brandon is a little more needy when it comes to quality TV. But he does have very good taste, I must say. We've grown in our love for Lost. It's so strange and difficult to understand, but we are just DYING to know what in the WORLD is going on!!!

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Then there's the Bachelor. That's my embarrassing addiction. And every season I try to tell myself that I won't watch the next, but I just can't resist! I love watching all that drama and sit knowing full well who he should choose. It's also nice to just get all that girl drama over with at the beginning of the week. And Brandon is sweet enough to tolerate it. Well, tolerate is probably too strong a word. He doesn't mind it as much as he might tell you he does. He enjoys when the girls go on and on about how the Bachelor is so very thoughtful and generous to take them on these amazing dates and spend all this money on them when, of course, it's ABC coming up with these romantic ideas. But Jason this season really is wonderful and I hope he finds his true love.

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Also on Monday nights is 24. Brandon and I are both addicted to it. It's the most intense show I've ever watched and I often have to turn my head away. It's definitely #1 for Brandon. He's always been a fan, and now I too love it. The long wait during the big writer's strike was well worth it. We counted down the days until the premiere and it hasn't let us down. This season might just be the best yet. Really, the drama is excellent and I'm always so disappointed when those little numbers click up on screen at the end of an hour.

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Last, but CERTAINLY not least, is Grey's Anatomy. I feel like the characters are family and no matter how crazy and dumb they are, I have to remain loyal. I've been there with them since they began just as they've always been there for me. I understand the people who dislike Meredith and think she should get over her issues and I certainly get that Izzy is psycho and Cristina is totally depressing... BUT I will be there for them and support them no matter what. Meredith and McDreamy are meant for each other and I believe Cristina really can love again. I don't like the whole Denny thing and after this week's episode am feeling very uneasy. But I will always love all the drama that goes on at Seattle Grace.

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Ok that's enough for now. I just thought I would reflect on my love for these shows since we in the middle of some really great drama on TV these days.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

My last semester

Well, the stress is setting in for all I have to do before I graduate in May. There's so much to do. I can't WAIT until I no longer have to live from semester to semester. I'm so ready to be done with school!!! And Brandon is pretty ready for me to have a job too. My thick study book just came in the mail, so now I have no excuses not to start studying for the horrid tests that are hovering over my happy life. I hate these tests. I've never been good at studying. I either understand a concept or I don't. I'm horrible at "hitting the books" and memorizing information if I haven't learned it from the lectures. So the next month and a half are going to be interesting. I'll find every excuse I can not to study, but it's inevitable. I will be forced to review all the information I've learned over the past few years. I just have to keep reminding myself that in 4 months I'll be done with school forever. What a glorious day that will be.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

A Year of Us

Brandon and I are starting our second year of wedded bliss. So before I begin posting all about our life, I want to give an update on what we've been up to this past year. We've been so very blessed to get involved with a church group that we absolutely love, we got a puppy who we adore, and we've had lots of fun with our families. We have been reminded again and again what amazing people God has surrounded us with.

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