Where in the Heck Have I Been?

Someone recently asked me "where in the heck have you been?"  Well... uh... right here.  To which they commented that they wanted to know why I haven't been blogging.  I think this means I have a fan.  Don't worry I wont get a big head.  Well, honestly I have been just a little busy, so the blogging has taken a back seat for a while.

I know this may come as a surprise to some of you, but I have been known to have a flare for the dramatics... no?  No surprise?  Oh... Well then it wouldn't be a surprise to you either that I will be playing the part of Bitsy in "The Red Velvet Cake War" for the O'Neill Friends of the Library play that is done as a fundraiser each year.  This is going to be a good one!  It is smart and funny and I am so excited to be a part of it. Bitsy is a snooty little firecracker who is after a man and is determined to get him.   I am working with such a talented and funny group of people and I cant wait for our performances!

Not to long ago I was asked to serve as a Teammates board member.  So we have been meeting once a month.  Right now we are working on raising funds so that we are able to provide matches in O'Neill and our surrounding communities.  Teammates is such a great program and there are definitely kids in this area that need it.  If anyone is interested in being a Teammate please let me know and I can get you some information.

I have also been working on passing LB840 in O'Neill.  This is something that I would like to do a separate blog post on so I wont go into a lot of detail right now.   

More information will be coming in detail on all of these different activities, but for now I just wanted to catch everyone up on where I have been. 

I am busy, busy, busy but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Well this is my one night at home this week so I am going to go and enjoy it. :)

Santa Baby....

To my friends and family with endless amounts of money that haven't shopped for me yet, here is my Christmas wish list to you. :)

A 1957 Chevy Bel Air.  Can you picture me with a scarf around my hair and some Jackie O sunglasses on?  No?? Oh.. well how about...



A Harley Davidson Fat Boy!  I will look awesome cruising down the open road on this beast.  What's that??  Oh, why yes I do happen to be a horrible driver.  You don't think its safe and I would be a hazard??  Ok, fine...

How about gifts that wouldn't involve me risking the lives of others.

Like an iPad 2!!  No bodily harm can possibly result from one of these. 

And to go along with my iPad I should probably get a new iPhone so I can stay in touch with all my peeps and tweeps :)

But if you have endless money and you truly love me you will get me this for Christmas...



*Sigh* Kenny Chesney......  (Santa hat optional)

Now, for some realistic gifts that are on my wish list this year.

 Who does want to wake up to a puppy under their Christmas tree!!  A Cocker Spaniel please, and I will name it Choby.

 Aren't these Old Gringo Elvis Boots simply delicious??  I would probably sleep in these things.

 And I would love a copy of Stephen King's new book 11/22/1963.  Actually, I love any book.  I think that a book is the best give you can give.

And when it doubt, I <3 RumChata.

All jokes aside, I hope that when you are scurrying to get Christmas presents in order, making food, preparing for family to arrive, please enjoy every minute of it, even the little disasters that happen.  Life is far to short to be stressed out over the holidays.  Take time to enjoy it with family, take lots of pictures, and enjoy the laughter.  And remember, the best gift that you can give to anyone is your love, and it doesn't cost a thing :)  Happy Holidays Everyone!!





Birthday Candles

Last year for my 25th birthday I went to Deadwood where I won a ton of money, did some great shopping, froze my rear end off, and did I mention I won a ton of money?

On our way to Deadwood we made a pit stop at my Aunt Kim and Uncle Bill's house in Chadron.  It is hard to find the words to describe my Aunt Kim.  She is funny, kind, smart, and she always knows the right thing to say. The best part part about her though is how she can do the littlest thing and that action can still mean the world to someone years later.

Last year at her house when I woke up on my birthday, I woke up to this.

Reason #143 why my Aunt Kim is the best:  She knows you are never to old to blow out candles on your birthday.

26

One week from today I will be turning 26 years old.  To say that I don't cope well with birthdays is a significant understatement.  It isn't so much the number that freaks me out, it is the haunting thoughts of "this isn't where I thought I would be in my life at this age."  This causes crying, whining, curling up in the fetal position, and a severe case of denial.

If you were to ask the 18 year old Quana where she would be at 26, she would have told you that she would be married with children and living back in my home town as a CPA.  For those of you that know the 25 year old Quana, this plan did not work out.

Every year I beat myself up thinking I am not where I am supposed to be in my life, and this year I finally realized that I am exactly where I am supposed to be in my life.  I have the most wonderful family anyone could ever ask for.  Their unwavering support for me means so much.  My friends are the best that anyone could have.  I have a car that is paid for, I have a wonderful job that I love going to every day, and I live in a country where I can go to sleep at night knowing I will be safe.

So why do I put myself down with thoughts of "everyone else is married" and "all of my friends are pregnant"?  Now, please don't get me wrong, I am so happy for all of my friends that are getting married and having children.  Most of the time I am simply jealous of you all.  But when I really sit down and think about it, I am in no way ready for any of that.  I will be someday, but not today.

This year for my birthday gift to myself, I am going to quit putting a timeline on my life and just go with the flow.  Things will happen when they happen, and in the mean time I am going to make sure I have as much fun as I can.

Happy birthday to me :)

My Favorite Fall Read

The leaves are changing and the weather is getting colder and before you know it the first snow storm will be here.  I know that many of you hate to think about the first time it will snow especially the kind that will stick to the ground and not leave until April, but for me it means it is time to find "To Kill A Mockingbird" and prepare to enjoy my favorite book. 

I usually read this book a few times a year, but I always like to read it when the weather gets cold because it makes my heart feel warm and full. 

If you haven't read this book you are simply missing out. 

So as it gets colder and colder and you find yourself cooped up inside and bored out of your mind, give me a call and I will lend you this book.  You can thank me later :)

No-Shave November

In my opinion, November is the best of all the months.  There is Thanksgiving to celebrate, football playoffs, my birthday is on the 20th, and of course deer season.  But the real reason that November is better than the other 11 months is because it is No-Shave November :)  No worries, I am not a follower of this tradition, but I sure enjoy seeing all of the men that do.  And in honor of this, here are a few of my favorite bearded guys.

There is Conan.  I adore him because he is funny and has red hair, but I really adore him when he has a beard. 

And then there is Billy Mays.  Gotta love a guy who can sell me hundreds of dollars of worthless crap because I am disctracted by his full beard. 

Hehehehe.  Hangover or not, the beard still looks good.

Ok, so I know that he cant grow a full beard, but it is Johnny Depp, he doesnt have to.  So if you are a guy that cant grow a full beard, just remember Johnny cant either.

And you have Honest Abe.  He freed the slaves and knew how to grow and amazing goat. 

And of course you have everyone's favorite bearded guy, Jesus.

Happy No-Shave November everyone!  I hope you are all enjoying it as much as I am.

Untitled

I don't have a title for this post because I honestly don't know what to say right now.  I was never going to use this blog for anything serious, but that just isn't how life works.  You don't get to live life just having fun all the time.  You have to take the good with the bad.

I will not be posting of my adventures for Oklahoma because I am not going anymore.  And I am not going because my friend Sue needs me here.

Saturday Sue lost her brother Michael by the selfish hands of someone else.  Here is the link for the news story.

http://www.knopnews2.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=2954%3Aman-arrested-in-michael-fernau-death

I am simply asking that if you are reading this to please pray to whatever God you believe in to bring her and her family peace at this time. 

Life is to short to leave things unsaid and undone.  So go do the things you have been wanting to do, and say the things you have been wanting to say.  Death is certain, life is not.