The Swartz Story

Monday, December 22, 2008

I'm Engaged!

So my #1 Christmas wish came true, I got engaged. He surprised me too. I was thinking maybe he would ask me at Christmas, but wasn't sure. He made the day like any normal day and it took me by surprise. We went to church and then went out to eat for lunch at Cotton Patch. I wasn't thinking anything since we didn't go somewhere special but little did I know what would happen later that day. By the way I was reminded later that was where we had our first date and that's why we went there. Anyways, so then after lunch he was driving me back to my house and then I saw his parents car at my house. I said "what are they doing here". He, of course acted like he had no idea. I walked in and was wondering what everyone was doing. Then Karson took out a Christmas bag and said he was going to give me part of my Christmas early. Me still clueless was thinking ok, it coudln't be a ring. Then he took out a box and then got on one knee, and asked me to marry him. I was speechless, me the one who always talks. I was like what? are you serious? I don't believe it. I think I finally said yes after a few minutes. I was in total shock. He asked me in front of our families and it was special and that way they could also take pictures. The ring is beautiful and he picked it out all by himself. He did a great job. I think it would be a challenge to surprise me after dating for so long, but he did and it was awesome. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him, we are truly blessed.
My ring!
(I couldn't get the picture to rotate right, just turn your head)

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Honest Scrap Award

When you receive the prize, you must write a post showing it, together with the name of who has given it to you, and link them back. Choose a minimum of 7 blogs that you find brilliant in their content or design. Show their names and links and leave them a comment informing that they were prized with 'Honest Weblog'. List [if you can and/or dare] at least ten honest things about yourself. Then, pass it on!"

I have been given this award by my sweet friend Jill, she has become quite the blogger but her handmade scrapbooks are amazing. She says I'm crafty, I like to try new ideas and crafts but haven't actually worked on my scrapbook in a long time. I need to do that, now that I'm not studying. Anyway here it goes.

1-I am afraid of heights. I don't ride roller coasters and I'm not very adventurous. I don't even like the omni theatre when it looks like you are flying. I can't stand it and I have to close my eyes.
2-I am lazy. I have a gym membership and go maybe once a week. That is a waste of money. My friend Jackie is so dedicated and goes almost everyday, but I just can't seem to put it as a priority. I need to discipline myself, but the truth is I would rather watch t.v. or something. Sad I know.
3-Another reason why I'm lazy. I wear my hair up almost every single day now. I think this started since I have been in school, but I just never feel like fixing my hair and when I do wear it down it gets on my nerves and I want to put it up. Karson even mentioned one day that he likes it when my hair is down. That is pretty sad.
4-I like to be in control and have things done my way. I can be quite bossy sometimes. Not everyone has seen this side of me, but if you know me well then I'm sure you have seen it.
5-I use to be more of a push-over but I have come to speak my mind more and say what I'm thinking. This isn't always a good thing. I also talk too much and don't listen enough.
6-I love carbs and sugar. I love to eat "bad food" it tastes so good. I know that will catch up with me eventually but I'm really a sucker for mexican and chocolate. (not together)
7-My sister and I share a lot of our clothes. I never thought we would be able to since we are 5 years apart but we can finally fit into a lot of each others clothes. It is fun, but sometimes we disagree on who can wear what.
8-Yes I love my sister, but we still fight, even now at 18 and 23. Sad huh! I think it will be this way until we don't live together or share a bathroom.
9-I love crafts and coming up with new projects and ideas, but I don't always follow them through. Like what I said about my scrapbook earlier, I started it this summer all excited and bought everything and then school started and I haven't worked on it in months. I also started making hair bows and that kept me from the scrapbooking as well.
10-I have a bad habit of biting my nails or picking at them. I have done this since I was little and just can't stop. Even when I get my nails done I still want to mess with them. I don't know if I will ever break this habit.
So that's me! The good, the bad, and the ugly.
The award goes to:
Kyna-She is such an inspiration and true servant.
Megan-My new friend I met this year in school who also got me to start making bows.
Jennifer-My dear friend who moved away a few years ago and is now moving very far away.
Mandy- My friend who is little like me, and have even had people mix us up at church. I don't think we look alike, I think people say that because we are both small, short, and blonde.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Christmas Break

I haven't written in a while so I just wanted to cheer for no more finals. Yeah! I'm officialy done, well until January, but I am so excited. I am so tired of studying and can't wait to relax and spend time with family and friends and experience the joy of Christmas.