I guess Jesse wasn't kidding when he said this months show (February 6th) was a big hit. Here's another review of the guys and their popular sound. Follow the link and read the review. Next up the guys have a show on March 19th @ the Lion's Lair (Jesse and my least favorite of their venues). I may or may not be going, because my cousin Cody (the one who stayed with us last Spring Break) is coming to visit again right around that time.
Update on me... I am still applying for jobs, still contemplating school & it's expenses, babysitting for some new families (I spent yesterday battling a 2yr old Darth Maul with a double ended light saber as well as building snowmen & snow forts), and picking up extra hours with Catholic Charities (I helped @ their Mardi Gras Party for the underprivileged kids last night. Very rewarding). I am also busy planning activities for the week that Cody comes to stay with us. I love company. Now I better get busy cleaning up the spare room before he gets here.
We also want to wish a very Happy 1st Birthday to Mr. Aiden Hunsaker. We love you! Hope you have a great birthday. We hope to get to see you again soon.
Since I lost my job I've had lots of free time on my hands. I've been picking up extra volunteer shifts, doing some baby sitting jobs, and playing house "wife" to keep myself busy, so I don't go insane setting at home alone job hunting online. Luckily my parents are fabulous people who bought me a plane ticket back home to visit for a week. I know I know it sounds crazy, Why would I leave the peace and quiet of my apartment in beautiful sunny Denver (seriously the weather has been amazing here) to head to a house in the middle of no where filled with dogs, people, possible power outages, a place where being snowed in was very likely and the weather barely hit 30 degrees? Well I will tell you why. I love those people, those dogs, that house, and that crazy freezing weather I could have done with out, but hey it's home. Taking a break from the reality of my now topsy turvy life was just what I needed. Although it seems surreal as previously stated I enjoyed every minute of it. Even if all those free dinners out did make me gain nearly 6lbs. Not to worry I've lost 4lbs already. Anyway I had a marvelous time seeing everyone and I honestly wished I could have stayed longer, but alas I have to face reality and get back on with my job hunting. The one thing that amazes me and Jesse honestly didn't believe me at first either, but I didn't take a single picture while I was there. Not one picture. Jesse basically said "Who are you and what did you do with Erin?" I brought my new camera and I had it with me in my coat pocket everywhere I went, but I was so relaxed, so fallen into my old "normal" routines of visiting with family that it seemed natural, it seemed everyday and you who takes pictures everyday? Pictures are for special occasions, special visits. Forgive me for not taking photos. I promise I won't let it happen again. On my week away I did enjoy myself, but this is going to sound cheesy and I'm going to say it anyway I missed Jesse. Unfortunately while I was away I also missed the big IF show @ the Meadowlark. With the chaos of January I forgot the date of the big show when planning my trip. Bad Erin! Oh well! It's not like I haven't seen them play a thousand times. Besides I'm sure Jesse enjoyed his time alone with the guys. Apparently the show went really well with all the former band members attending the performance. The guys even brought in a great profit nearly 3xs as much as they normally get. Once again there is no photo evidence of any of this, so we'll all have to take Jesse's word for it. I think Jesse enjoyed his time alone since he got a new video game not long before I left. If I'm not here he plays for hours. I honestly think he did nothing else but play video games and go to work. He looked a little zombie-ish when I got back. I know he missed me though. Who else is going to be his house "wife" and make him dinner? Honestly you would think the guy couldn't cook. He's actually quite a good cook, but as soon as we moved in together it's like all that went out the window. If I'm not home he survives on canned chili, hot dogs, and take out. YUCK! Now there are only 3 things he says he can make and will make for me on occasion. #1 A killer omelet. YUM! #2 A mouthwatering tender steak #3 A mean sandwich of any kind. Since he's paying the bills for the time being I have no problem being the house "wife" and taking care of the cooking and cleaning, but you better believe that I have him cook me an omelet at least once a week and if I happen to get steak out of the freezer it's Jesse's turn to make dinner. In conclusion... We are both doing fine despite the chaos of everything. I had a nice visit with my family, Jesse got his much coveted time alone with his video games, Ideal Fathers had another great gig, we both missed each other, and I stupidly forgot to take photos (which I promise will never happen again).
AVery Special Thank You to my parents for the get away trip, the free food, the new clothes, the financial help, your support and company!Love you guys.
1: marked by the intense irrational reality of a dream; also:unbelievable
These last couples months have been so surreal to me. I really can't describe them any other way. December ended with my Grandfather passing away which effected us all and continues to effect us, some more than others and I worry about those it effects more. When you loose someone you care about it never seems real. It's hard to imagine life with out them. I know I don't live in Stuart anymore and Grandpa wasn't in my life everyday anymore, but he was a part of my life and it just seems weird that he's gone. I still have similar feelings about missing my Grandmother who passed away when I was in middle school. I guess they are right that in time it gets easier, but then again it doesn't. You never forget and you will probably always have those moments when you loose it. I know no one lives forever, but it's hard to imagine certain people not being there for your big moments in life, graduation, marriage, having kids of your own, and so on. It's hard to believe that things have changed so drastically, but you must go on and adapt to the new situation.
January began very uneventful. Jesse and I had enough excitement with the last minute trip to Iowa, so we stayed in and kept it low key for New Years. Jesse and I have both been feeling stuck lately and wanting more, so we've been discussing big changes. We've discussed the possibility of moving. Moving somewhere where we can find good jobs that pay as well if not better than we get now, somewhere that's got a lower cost of living, somewhere we could be closer to family, somewhere we could start fresh instead of feeling stuck. I've been applying places all over and even had a couple interviews, but no job offers yet. All of this would be really exciting except on January 20th I lost my job. Exactly 1 week before my "special" birthday I joined the masses of unemployed Americans. It still seems unreal to me. It's hard to believe. So far I have been able to pay for things, but the money will run out soon enough. Thankfully Jesse is able to take care of the bills and support me. I feel guilty about this, but he says I'm taking care of him, so he wants to take care of me. I really owe a lot to him and I hope he knows how much I appreciate him. I'm filling for unemployment, I'm searching for jobs, I'm keeping busy with volunteering, and I'm trying to do the 1 thing that's hardest for me to do... put myself first. It's rough right now, but I'm trying to stay positive. Everyone keeps telling me it's rough at first, but that in the end it will be for the best and I will be happier. I tend to think they're all right, because I really was unhappy and I was already looking for a way to move on. Right now things are in a big transition, but I'm hoping for the best. You picture your life one way, but it doesn't always work out that way. I honestly never thought I would be in the situation I am in at the age I am. Don't get me wrong my life is good and I'm very lucky. It just shocks me the way things are turning out. I'm at a cross roads of sorts and I have a lot of decision making and hard work coming up. I really couldn't due it with out the support of my family and friends. I owe a lot to all of you. Thank you all so very much for being there for me over the last couple months.
Even though things are surreal right now I have to remember that they are very real. I'm hoping that things start changing real soon. I really hope this whole thing is a blessing in disguise like you all keep telling me it is.
Inspired by other bloggers like my cousins Adam & Melissa and Jesse's sister Brendon we've decided to start a blog page to keep you all updated on our lives. We live in Denver. We moved in together in May and then moved into a new apartment in August. We both really love it here. We keep busy between work, Jesse's band's shows, me babysitting, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Jesse works for YRC a shipping and logistics company. He really enjoys Broncos Football games & Nuggets Basketball games. He's an artist and he loves to draw, especially poster designs for bands shirt designs for screen printing (another passion of his), and coloring sheets for kids. I'm a program's presenter at the Science Center of Iowa. I'm in charge for the Pint Size Science Program, which is a program meant for 3-5yr olds. I love crafting, working with kids, cooking and I especially enjoy baking. We were recently married on 9/10/11. We're enjoying our move to Iowa and getting settled in our new married lives here. We hope to someday open a creative business together. A place we can both express our talents.
