Ramblings

Apparently Jack Frost didn't get the notice that last week was the first day of Spring!
This is the front yard at my parent's house this past Saturday.

We got more than 6 inches there and nearby Tulsa got between 9-12 inches of snow!
And the best part of this crazy Oklahoma weather is the fact that today has been sunny and in the 60s, warm enough to only need a light jacket outside. I even saw several people wearing shorts and capris when I was at Target getting groceries. Crazy right?

This week promises to be busy. I've got a Microbiology exam and a Pharmacology test to study for. I also have to get an outline ready for my first persuasive speech, I'm doing it over donating blood. I'm a bit shy and hate speaking in front of people. I've managed to put Speech off for 3 years but had to face the music this semester. I'm doing good so far, but I still get hot and shaky when it gets to my turn each time I have to give a speech.

I'm sending off my partner's package for the Tea for Two apron swap in the morning. I'm totally on an apron kick these days, I just can't get enough!

I promised a garden update last week. Let's just say it's not looking too good. The ground is very moist and packed down super hard so it's been hell on Matt and the tiller to break the ground. The bracket that holds the gas tank on the tiller actually broke over Spring Break, oops! So, the garden has been put on hold. I'm actually not sure if it's worth the trouble and I'm thinking about just spending this year getting the ground perfectly ready for planting next Spring. There are tons of old garden spots at Matt's house that we could till up and put all my veggies in if I give up on my own garden.

Also, I've been trying to get some info about a CNA position at the hospital in my hometown. I got an email from the Nursing Supervisor and am waiting to see if I'll have to get my CNA license or can do on the job training. I'd love to work at the hospital this summer instead of in retail like I always have. I've got my fingers crossed!

How was your weekend???

-kcc

BOSU Blast!

I have been on a roll this week and have worked out the past three nights.
I know for all you ladies that are in an awesome workout routine, this is probably small stuff. But, I have to admit, this is seriously the first time I've had a 3 day streak without taking a day off because I was sore or busy.

Sunday: Strength Training and Yoga on the Wii Fit
Monday: 2 miles on the treadmill (20 minutes briskly walking and 15 jogging, yep I'm a sissy, soo out of shape!)
Tuesday: BOSU class at the rec center for an hour
Wednesday: 50 minute Pilates DVD and some time on the Wii Fit

BOSU was a ton of fun and super fast paced. I had to take a breather a few times and get back in the rhythm but I really think it will take more workouts and practice to get it down perfect.
You jump, bounce, step, squat and lunge on one of these.


(I had to look up what exactly BOSU was online before the class so I'd know just what I was getting myself in to, haha)
We also did ab and arm work. My whole body is feeling it today.
It was really fun and I think I'll try to make a habit of going each Tuesday night to spice up my workout routines. I'm bribing myself that if I workout 4 times a week for a month, I'll buy myself some new running shoes and a cute outfit.

I've heard that the New Balances with the higher numbers are the best running shoes. I've got Nike Shoks but they kill my feet even when I'm just walking or out shopping all day.
What suggestions do you ladies have for a good pair of running shoes?

Now on to something fun.
Steph tagged me today to do this fun thing where you type in your name and the word 'needs' on google.
Here were my results:
(It didn't even recognize my name and suggested I type Debi, nope Kebi Cedawna is just a funky name)
1.Kebi needs as many funds as I can provide. (Sure do need as many funds as possible, I've got a nasty shopping addiction.)

2.Kebi needs to sell his art. (I'm so ecstatic that my Art Foundations class artwork is sellable, if I was a he!)

3. Kebi needs to be socialized more (Huh, what? You mean there's something wrong with isolating myself in my apartment, cozied up with my computer or slaving over homework day and night?)

4. Kebi needs to be admitted to a madhouse. (After all the school work I had the week before Spring Break, I'd have to agree)

Okay, I'm calling it quits before I get to ten. There's hardly anything with my name that isn't in a foreign language so it's pretty to hard to find 10 things Google thinks I need.

Oh yeah, I have to brag on my sweetheart a little bit. I got home yesterday from work and was dreading the sink full of dirty dishes awaiting me. I walked in the door to hear the swishing of the dishwasher. Matt had unloaded/reloaded the dishwasher and did all the handwash. He also cleaned the kitchen, the living room, folded and put away our laundry, and made the bed! To say I was impressed is putting it lightly. I couldn't quit smiling the rest of the afternoon! We even went over to our friends Haley and Shane's new house for dinner, so no cooking or cleaning at all for Kebi! It was a wonderful day.

Hope you all had a great Hump Day!

-kcc

Spring has Sprung

This is the first tulip to fully bloom and open up in my mom's flower beds. I'm a complete amateur at photography but I always find that I love the pics that I take of flowers the best. This red tulip is one of my new faves.

Today has been wonderful! I slept in til 11 then Matt and I watched The Golden Compass. I loved The Chronicles of Narnia and really like these fantasy stories. The Compass was okay, but the story line was a little too weird. I've been catching up on the last few episodes of Real Housewives of New York City this afternoon. Last season Ramona was my least favorite housewife. I have to say that this season, LuAnn is definitely pretty low on my list. Her judgmental advice is getting pretty annoying.

Last night we went to our friends Haley and Shane's wedding reception. The location was beautiful, it was held at The Skelly Lodge in Catoosa, OK.

Here are some pics from the Lodge Website and the description.

Skelly Lodge is an elegant eight bedroom Swiss chalet that rests high on a ridge with a commanding view of the Verdigris River Valley and the wooded hills of northeastern Oklahoma. Only minutes east of the Tulsa metro area, we are surprisingly secluded.


Here is the exterior:



Here is a picture of the gorgeous view looking out from one of the balconies last autumn. The beautiful colors of the changing leaves in Northeastern Oklahoma are one of my favorite things about this area. I dream of having an autumn wedding someday and this place looks like it could be a perfect location.



After we left the reception we decided to stop by one of the huge casinos in Tulsa. Most of the casinos are only 21 and over so this was my first time to go to one. We only played the slot machines and I ended up wasting $20 and it wasn't very much fun. I don't really see how people can enjoy going out every night or weekend only to push those buttons all night long. I think I'd probably have more fun playing cards, but the slot machines are def not for me.

I finished my apron for the Sassy Apron Swap this weekend. I had so much fun and it was so easy! It is pink and green and I wish I would have made one for myself! I'm not too sure if my partner reads my blog so I better wait to post pics after I send it to her at the end of this month. In the future, I'd like to sew one to give away to one of you fabulous ladies.

I seriously can't believe how blessed I've been lately! I won several other giveaways in the past few weeks.
First of all thanks to Aprons Americana. I won a beautiful cobbler-style apron that in a giveaway that she hosted on The Apron Goddesses blog. I just got it in the mail this weekend. It's a light green print that has each bird of the states on it. I absolutely love it and wore it around the house all day Friday while I was sewing.

Also, big thanks to Mommy Diaries. I won her great Save the Tatas giveaway! I can't wait to get my tee and tank top and start spreading the word for Breast Cancer Research.

As if that wasn't fabulous enough, I also won 3 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies from Maureen from at Aunt Rene's blog. I've already been indulging in the Tagalongs and Peanut Butter Patty cookies. This was a giveaway held during the SITS Spring Fling. Thanks Maureen!

I'm off to pick up groceries for this week. By the way, I've recently discovered the store Aldi's. Have any of you shopped there before? They've got some amazing deals, especially on their produce. We're trying to save our pennies where we can and I love that I can get fresh fruits and veggies there for pretty cheap.

I'll have an update on the gardening scene sometime later this week.

How was your weekend?

-kcc

checking in

Hello Everyone!!!

I just wanted to check in real quick and say hi.

Spring Break has been pretty eventful and I'm kinda sad that it's almost over. I had hoped to get a lot more done but simply ran out of time. I guess that's how it usually is..

Last night I guess I had some kind of a stomach bug or something. I puked 3 times last night and then woke up at 1:30 am for another meeting with the toilet. Ugh, I HATE throwing up more than anything. My whole body has been aching and I tossed and turned all night. Thankfully, I was able to keep down some chicken and rice soup for lunch and am feeling much better now, just exhausted!

Matt and I are heading back to Claremore this afternoon to go to our friends Haley and Shane's wedding reception. Haley's pretty low key and she really didn't want a big wedding so they instead used the money for a wonderful honeymoon. They just got home last night from Cabo where they spent a week in bliss! I'm excited to get to see some pics and hear all about their trip.

I've gotta get my stuff packed up and headed back to my apartment. Hopefully, I will get another post up this evening or in the morning.

I hope you all are having a great weekend!

-kcc

happy Sunday

Hi, my name is Kebi

And I'm addicted

to this



with a little bit of this mixed in




I'm at at least one cup a day and I'm really not sure where my limits are.

My swap partner sent me the tea and wrote in her note that she really liked it sweetened and with some milk stirred in. I've never had hot tea with cream so I gave it a try. The rest is history. I picked up a box of Tazo Berryblossom White tea yesterday at Starbucks and am excited to give it a try too. I'm trying to kick soda out of my diet so the sweet flavors of this caffeine free tea are a great replacement.

I went to church this morning and helped with Children's church. My parent's teach the 4-7 year olds, these kids are a hoot! We learned about the prophets Jeremiah and Isaiah and the kids had a good time answering all the questions.
There's one kid that worries me though. My mom has told me before that he usually has a hard time speaking and his eyes are usually glazed over. She's says that it seems like he's doped up on cough syrup or something. He sat by me this morning and there's definitely something going on. It always breaks my heart when I'm around children that are likely being mistreated. I wish I could just rescue them all.

We got home from church and Bailey had fallen asleep in the car so I made the sacrifice to go ahead and take a nap with her. She's best little cuddler and we got a good 2 hour nap in. My sis Tarra went out last night so I babysat, Bailey tossed and turned all night long so the nap was greatly appreciated!

The weather is beautiful today so I'm headed outside to pull some of the dead flowers from last fall out of the planters. Matt's coming over tomorrow to till my garden one more time then I'll put the onions and potatoes in the ground. Can't wait to get it all underway.
Here's how my seedlings are doing



How has your weekend been?

-kcc

We Have a Winner!

Thank you to everyone who entered to win my very first giveaway!

I went ahead and gathered all the names and drew a winner early.

Drumroll please......



Congrats Preppy Princess!
Send me an email with your addy and I'll get the Blue Lagoon earrings sent to you.

I had so much fun doing this giveaway!
I decided to draw two more winners and send them a little something to show my gratitude for keeping up with my blog and being such great bloggy friends.
Those two winners are:


Abbie!

and


Honey!

Ladies, send me an email with your addresses and I'll get your little surprise in the mail too.

I was looking at these pictures and my nails look freakishly long, someone needs to get to the salon pronto!

Hopefully I'll be able to get some posts up next week during Spring Break (woohoo!!!)
For now, though, I'm off to bed for some much needed sleep before class in the morning.

Goodnight!
-kcc

this n that

Hello all!

How's everyone's week going so far?
I'm so excited for next week because it's Spring Break, Woo Hoo! I'm not traveling anywhere except back home to the 'rents but I'm so looking forward to some R&R.
I can't wait to sleep in some and not have to worry about any homework at all.

I'll be busy sewing for the Tea for Two Apron Swap that I'm part of. I found some McCall patterns at Hobby Lobby the other night on sale for 99 cents each! Great deal, I just love Hobby Lobby. I could go crazy in there if I had a couple grand to blow! I also got some patterns for some cute totes. Maybe I can sew some up and do a giveaway!

I talked my mom into doing laser hair removal last year and I got a referral credit at the Avanti Skin Center that we go to. I used it to buy several Microdermabrasion treatments. I went in today for my 2nd treatment and my face feels like buttah! It includes a mini-facial and massage so I was in heaven for the half hour I was there. I'd recommend it for anyone, it really helps clear up these pesky black heads I have on my nose!

I also want to give a shout-out to a blog I found today through SITS. The blog is called In His Hands. This couple has been trying to adopt a Korean baby for four years now and are finally in the last stages of the process. Many people know that the cost for adoption can be astronomical and they've got a great way to alleviate some of the cost. Fellow bloggers have pitched in some AMAZING stuff and the couple is raffling off the goodies. You can go to their blog to catch up on the details, enter to win the prize, or to make a donation. Not only is her blog a good read, but their journey through adoption is really inspirational.

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Don't forget to enter my giveaway, it ends Thurs, March 12th at 12 pm central time.

*Hugs*
kcc