With One Eye Open

Not because I am tired (though I am a little) but because the fan is blowing right on me and drying out my eyes. Soon I will be typing blindly. -.-

In other news I spent all day in bed and skipped my classes which was nice-ish if I hadn't been feeling bad.

Missourians are mean!

But I am done with them (hopefully) forever! Hopefully....

I can't wait for my bridal shower this weekend. =D I need a girls afternoon.

Lately I see little families of moms, dads and little babies and I get family hungry. Not baby hungry, but family hungry. I see those families and think that that could (and hopefully will be) me and Garett in a couple of years. I want my own little family! (no worries, I am not in a rush by any means, it's just a nice thought =])

Though these next 36 days are going to drag by.

I just want to be married already.

I want MY Garett and to be Megan Bonds (hehehehe)

I love saying that!

Just warning everyone, for the nest 3 months I will be using the words "Megan Bonds" and "my husband" ALLLLLLLL the time. Just expect it. 

I just get SOOOOOO excited thinking about it!

hehehehe, even Garett had been in a giddy mood lately.

I guess it's just starting to feel more real now. 

Also I'm going to hang out with Wendy on Friday. I'm excited!

For all those who don't know, she is going to be my sister-in-law in a few months.

(I am just gaining so many in-laws!)

And Wendy is adorable and sweet, with GORGEOUS blue eyes.

Guess I'm the only one marrying green eyes, sorry I'm not upholding your tradition dad.

But it's all for you mom ;D

So that is life.

Sorry about my last little dramatic post.

I am doing well really, just some days are harder than others.

But I just keep thinking about 5 weeks from now and how happy I will be with MY Garett.

Mine mine mine mine mine.

(Sorry I'm being sappy, This is what I get for blogging when I SHOULD be asleep)

But for the record class isn't until 11:30 so I get to sleep in. =D 

Or wake up early and read Mistborn (it's starting to get really good!)

Alright I am off to sleep.

Toodles!

Bonds bonds bonds

bonds bonds bonds <3

Megan (almost!) Bonds =D

In Which I Conquer the World

With nothing to show for it.

Well that is how I feel anyhow. 

This semester I have managed to be a full time student, work part time, plan a wedding and still manage to see Garett most everyday.

Even if when I see him, it is at 10 o'clock at night and he's stressed and tired. So all I do is hug him for 10 minutes straight and scratch his back until he nearly falls asleep. 

Then I tell him to go to bed and leave.

But yeah, lately it has been dawning on me how much fun I have NOT been having this semester. All my friends are off having bon fires and squirt fun fights and throwing pudding at each other. While my good days revolve around having decent surveys, my doctors appointment going well and people participating in my lessons. 

I miss the days of sand dunes, bond fires and less responsibility. I miss having fun. =[

On the bright side, I slept in until 9am today, my doctors appointment went well, I got to go visiting teaching, get Garett some milk, went to Jamba (Catherine I am in LOVE with that Jamba card. You are the best!) and then got to spend a little time with Garett for a few minutes (I'm leaving homework out because there is nothing exciting or happy about doing homework).

Basically what I am saying is I cannot wait for this semester to be over and to have a real break for the first since last year in March.

In other news I found a preview of the first 6 chapters of Brandon Sanderson's new books The Alloy of Law for FREE. Garett quickly fell in love with it.

While I am starting to dive into the Mistborn series. =]

Also I found a gummy bear in my fruit snacks. (Don't judge me, fruit snacks are delicious). I then ate it and remembered how much I don't like gummy bears.

If only Steve were here to have eaten that gummy bear.

(Albert you better have gotten that joke!)

Okay off to finish a little homework. Have a lovely day folks!

I love cheese puffs

I wish I had cheese puffs

Too much salt in my spinach puffs?

Meg

I Wish I Had It

Motivation.

12 hours of homework for one class over 4 a day period is not okay.

Especially a 100 level class that is an INTRO class.

I work part time and have 4 other higher up classes to do homework for.

I don't even have 12 hours for those classes unless I want to sacrifice an arm and a leg

which I can't do since my mode of transportation in 100% by foot.

Basically when given these assignments I get so overwhelmed that I feel like I can't do them so I do other homework instead.

Anyone know a good secret for handling huge projects that are online (which btw the internet here is terrible) without getting overwhelmed?

Tell me your secret please!

On the bright side I got to see the amazing Chellie today!

And take pictures of her ;D 

Also I am learning to love print making. It is SOOO much fun!

Hopefully soon I will get to show you some of the stuff I have done in that class.

It helps that we have some great people in that class.

 I am getting married in 6 weeks!

I can't wait!

 Rexburg from a night time perspective.

 

 Garett is pretty hard on himself.

 

Life is busy, but I can't complain.

Hope all is well for you!

After Tuesday my life will be MUCH calmer. =]

Megan

 

My Hat Goes Off to You

Sitting here I had a sad/happy realization.

I have some AMAZING people in my life who have been working SO hard to help me with my wedding planning but I have not thanked them for their work. =[

So I just wanted to thank my mom, dad and Catherine, along with Cathie & Rob, her sisters, Garett, Glen, and that sweet sister that hemmed my dress.

Y'all have helped me immensely to plan this wedding, to make things flow easily, to take the stress of of me and to get things done on time.

Without y'all I could not do this. Thank you again for all you have done. Y'all are the people behind the scenes that deserve all of the credit.
<3

And thanks to all my friends, family and soon to be family for the support you have given Garett and I all along the way. It means the world to both of us.

Now off to marriage prep, homework(x10), photo class, maybe a walk, and if I can, sneak a little Elantris in there. Though I recommend reading the prologue here.

Anyway, also thanks to Garett for introducing me to some fantastic books. 

Megan

Moods and Music

Ever notice how your mood affects what you listen to, and what you listen to affects your mood?

Well I do. My music is pretty consistent based on my moods.

When I am really happy I want something bouncy and fun that I can dance like a fool to the beat of. This often comes from very cheesy soundtracks and those really fun songs that you only listen to for the beat.

If I am walking to class, I want something empowering that I can walk to the beat of, like Marchin On by OneRepublic. They really know how to get you moving and though the version I linked is not the original, you get the idea.(That whole CD is GREAT, I recommend you look it up, the album is called Waking Up)

When I am in a springy happy mood, getting ready for the beautiful day outside, but not dancing I want something fun like Regina Spektor and Ingrid Michaelson. You know, those people who have voices that others would kill for, that have talents that the rest of us dream of? Yeah them.

But when I am in a bad mood, it is easy to tell. I pull out things like Linkin Park and some of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus's harder stuff. I put headphones in and blare it allowing my frustration to come out with every strum of the electric guitar, drumming and singing that is on the verge of yelling. I find it allows me to get my aggression out without actually having to do anything except listen. And slowly over time, my music will progress towards happier things, and by the end of it all, I am back to my regular self.

Given sometimes those harder songs are fun to listen to in the car, mostly because surround sound is justice to the bass in those songs.

In the car, like I have said before, I want something fun and with BASS. In posts previous I have mentioned my love of subwoofers and surround sound (I am PRETTY sure I get that from my dad. PS. Dad PLEASE never throw away those 3ft tall speakers!!!) Maybe this is why I like watching movies at guys apartments....surround sound. Apparently the appreciation of good quality sound is left mostly to men. What a shame. Either way music is meant to be appreciated, and if it has a great bass, then one must be able to enjoy that bass. (See Marchin On above)

And of course when I am sad, I listen to slow, sad, mournful music. My favorite, though it is more for when I am feeling methodical, but can also be sad is Half Life by Duncan Sheik. Somehow whenever I am having a hard time, this song speaks to me. Maybe it is just me, but I can apply this song to many of the hardest times in my life.

All in all, music plays a huge roll in my life. Different artists and genres are all mixed in to create me, my feelings, my thoughts, and my emotions. I have a hard time sticking to one general style, because that isn't me. I am not one style, I am 50. So whether is be hardcore rock, indie, pop, rock, classical, alternative, metal or whatever else, it defines me; it defines parts of my life.

I hope you don't stick to one general style of music, because then you are missing out on a world of songs that might speak to you in a way you never knew was even possible.So enjoy, explore and see what defines you through music.

On a side note, 53 days until I marry THIS guy!

 The thought of marrying him makes me want to jump for joy!

Abstract

Mixed Lighting without a tripod,  I am proud. 

Just some work I've been doing for my class. =]

 

Also thanks to my family for letting Garett, Haley and I get out of Rexburg for our sanity's sake. Also thanks to the Bonds for letting me spend time with them on Saturday. Y'all are wonderful almost-in-laws. I am blessed to be joining such a great family. 

And with that, I bid you farewell.

I'll try to write more, but my life is pretty boring.

It consists of school, work, possibly TOO much art, not enough sleep, and plenty of wedding planning.

Hope you all are having a great summer/semester!

-Meg