It's Hump Day!

Just a random title.. My post will have nothing to do with humping in any way shape or form. :)

So I am going home on Friday and I cannot wait to see my mom and my puppy and the rest of my family!  It has been way too long.  I also love Urbandale during 4th of July time.  The carnival, and the street dance, and the parade!  I might see a couple of high school friends when I am home too.

I  mentioned in a post earlier this week that my check engine light in my car went off so I got really excited.  Now, my air conditioning is not working and the screeching under my tires is getting worse and worse by the day.  My gas light is about to come on too....thank goodness that is easily fixed, not cheap but easy haha.  I have been driving to houses all over since I have been cleaning for Helping Hands and driving to work at TjMaxx, so 20 bucks didn't last me very long.

I am getting nervous too.  I haven't seen my papa since he was diagnosed with cancer.  I hope nothing has changed about him.  He was there when I was born and he has been such a big part of my life.  He has been there for every major event in my life and I don't want that to stop anytime soon.  He is strong and brave and besides the cancer is really healthy.  I know he can make it through anything because he has taught me that I can.  His surgery to remove his cancer is on the 10th.  My mom and I and my aunt are heading up there to help my grandma take care of him.  He will have to have home health care and a feeding tube for some time. If I had the choice I would stay with him till he was fully recovered but then my rent would go unpaid and I don't think the management company would appreciate that very much.  Please keep my family in your prayers these next couple of weeks.  We certainly need and appreciate them! :)

I have another slightly less important predicament.  I need to change my hair and I am unsure what to do.  Should I keep it long and dye it cool colors or should I cut it off and get low lights?  The last time I had short hair I think I was 14, like a freshman in high school.  I really liked it then so why not now..right?

Here are a couple of pictures I am using for inspiration.  Please let me know what you think!!

       



I really like those yourecards things.  So many of them apply to my life in so many ways haha.  I am going to post a bunch that I really like later tonight or tomorrow morning,.  Look forward to them!




JennaBoBenna :)

Randomness

I feel so silly because I forgot to bring some pretty important things to attention in my introductory blog post.

1.  I currently live with my boyfriend Tyler in Iowa City.  We have been together for 2 years and 3 months.  We love to watch movies, play with Lois and Louie and hang out with friends!  He is one of the most amazing people I know and I would be totally lost without him.

2.  I have thee most amazing mother in the world.  I miss her terribly every single day.  She is hard-working, strong and incredibly brilliant.  She has taught me everything I know and I would not be successful at anything if it wasn't for her support, encouragement, motivation, and guidance.  I cannot wait to see her on Friday.

3.  I totally forgot to mention my favorite show SONS OF ANARCHY! I cannot believe I did that.  haha :) 

The show is awesome and everyone should watch it.  

Also, Tyler and I watched a pilot on HBO tonight, the show was called the Newsroom.  It was really good.  It's basically about a very famous news anchor with a bad attitude and a lot to say.  During one of first scenes he is on a panel at Northwestern and a student asks a very intriguing question:  In one sentence or less...What makes America the best country in the world?   I think his answer is amazing. The link is below.  

The first story they cover in the Newsroom is the Gulf Oil Spill and that is really interesting too.  The show just premiered tonight so I can't post the whole episode but I would definitely recommend watching it.  I am not very political and I don't pay a lot of attention to the news.  I don't know if it is because I don't really understand or I don't care about all of it but there a segment in the show tonight that really spoke to me about news and politics and I think that this show is going to serve a true purpose.  

The Newsroom Trailer

And just for a quick update on my life... :)

I started a new job cleaning houses for a friend of my families and so far it is going really well and I am super excited that I got this opportunity.  I am working at TjMaxx too, so I am working 2 jobs for now.  I am super proud of myself because I don't have to ask my mom for rent money this month!  It sounds like I'm growing up guys!! haha :)  I am going home this weekend to see my mom, grandma and grandpa and my papa and grandma are visiting from Michigan.  I haven't seen my grandma and grandpa in a couple of months and I haven't seen my papa and grandma in over a year!  My papa is undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer so it is really important that I spend some quality time with him.  I am excited to see Ralphie too!  I am going to miss Tyler, Lois and Louie back in Iowa City and I am going to miss out on a trip to Dana's lake house but it will be worth it.  Oh and the check engine light went off in my car so that is always good!!

I plan on posting some cool pictures and recipes tomorrow so get excited! :)

JennaBoBenna :)

First Post EVER!

THIS IS MY FIRST BLOG POST EVER.  I was inspired by my new friend Madie :) I have been writing and rambling my whole life.  I guess its about time I put it up online.  I'm not exactly sure what to say on here and I don't know if anyone will even read this but if you do I hope you enjoy it and if you don't then I guess you won't see this. haha :).  I think I will have a good time writing it and overall this is for me right? RIGHT!

I think I will probably post recipes, jokes/memes, pictures, and other interesting anecdotes.  I will probably ramble about random stuff, ask y'all advice and maybe give some of my own.  I guess we will just have to see where this goes.. who knows?

So I guess I will start with introducing myself.  The obvious..My name is Jenna.  I am from Urbandale, IA.  I currently live in Iowa City, IA.  I am going to be a senior at the University of Iowa in the fall.  I am studying Communication Studies and Recreation and Sports Business. I am hoping to get my Masters of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Roosevelt University after I graduate.  Roosevelt is in Chicago.  I really love Chicago and I can't think of another place I would want to move, well besides...the Caribbean.  I would love to work for the United Center, the Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, etc. 

Things I LOVE:::

-Hawkeye Football

-Purple

-All Chicago Sports (Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks and the Cubs)

-Shopping at Maurices and TJMaxx

-Watching my favorite TV shows = The Walking Dead, Dexter, Game of Thrones, Friends, etc.

-Coca-Cola, spaghetti, potatoes, shrimp, bread sticks, and  all fruits and most veggies.

-Drawing and painting 

-Dancing and singing

-Riding horses and just being around them

-My little apartment in the country with boyfriend Tyler and my best friend Dana.

-My precious moments blanket I've had since I was a baby

-My puppies Ralphie :) and Lois :) and my bunny Louie :)

- My Family and Friends <3

I think this is good for my first posting.. I hope! (I got a little wild with the fonts, colors, sizes, etc.  ;)  I will post a couple of cool things later today! If you have any suggestions let me know!!

JennaBoBenna :)