In case anybody is interested, I have created a new blog on tumblr which will be all for my experience at Mount Juliet Middle School. I'm gonna try to keep up two blogs and see how that goes. If it gets too insane, I will just blend both subjects into this one. I really like the Tumblr look over Blogger but I feel like I have a much better community here on Blogger.
So here ya go:
http://mjmsart.tumblr.com
Friday, July 6, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
#crapmyfiancesays
Thought I would begin with a fun twitter hash tag since I'm a tweet-a-holic.
Let me just begin by saying that I seriously have the best fiance in the world. I know what you're thinking ("you're supposed to say that about the guy you're marrying, Mallorey") but I say it because it is just the God-honest truth. WHY is Matt the best fiance in the world? He's pretty much FREE ENTERTAINMENT.
Seriously, Matt has and always will be *hilarious*. Ever since we were college friends, it's been one of those relationships where we would be with a big group of friends, one thing would happen, we would look at each other and crack up laughing, when everyone else is silent looking at us like "the heck are they laughing at?" because we were the only ones who thought that particular thing was funny.
But anyhow.
We're spending a day in Nashville hanging out while we wait to go see The Amazing Spider-man in IMAX (nerdy much?). We spent a good amount of time together in the car driving all over the city and I kept thinking to myself "I wish I could record half the things you say so everyone will see how crazy you are." Since I didn't have a recorder, I thought I would share some funny Matt Garrett moments with you here. Enjoy.
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Me: Hey baby, I'm trying to tape up these boxes. Would you mind handing me the scissors and the ta-
Matt: SHUT YOUR MOUTH WOMAN! DID I GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO SPEAK?! GET BACK IN THAT KITCHEN AND MAKE ME A SANDWHI--- I'm just kidding, baby. Here you go. *smile*
Me: *spending a good 5 minutes complaining about co-workers* I'm just sick to death of being treated like dirt by people who get on my ever-loving nerves.
Matt: Yeah.... I know exactly what you mean. I have some co-workers I can't stand either.... You know what I do though? I DEAL WITH IT!
Me: Turn left up here at the light.
Matt: No, I turn right up here.
Me: No, the GPS is telling you to go left. Hurry...you're gonna miss it!
Matt: *swerves to take the left turn at the last minute* See baby, I told you it was left! But you neeeeever listen to me. *smile*
*out to eat dinner at Cheddars*
Me: Mmmm, this chicken is sooo goo-
Matt: *loudly* SHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......*whispers* Women don't talk.
More to come soon. :)
Seriously, Matt has and always will be *hilarious*. Ever since we were college friends, it's been one of those relationships where we would be with a big group of friends, one thing would happen, we would look at each other and crack up laughing, when everyone else is silent looking at us like "the heck are they laughing at?" because we were the only ones who thought that particular thing was funny.
But anyhow.
We're spending a day in Nashville hanging out while we wait to go see The Amazing Spider-man in IMAX (nerdy much?). We spent a good amount of time together in the car driving all over the city and I kept thinking to myself "I wish I could record half the things you say so everyone will see how crazy you are." Since I didn't have a recorder, I thought I would share some funny Matt Garrett moments with you here. Enjoy.
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Me: Hey baby, I'm trying to tape up these boxes. Would you mind handing me the scissors and the ta-
Matt: SHUT YOUR MOUTH WOMAN! DID I GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO SPEAK?! GET BACK IN THAT KITCHEN AND MAKE ME A SANDWHI--- I'm just kidding, baby. Here you go. *smile*
Me: *spending a good 5 minutes complaining about co-workers* I'm just sick to death of being treated like dirt by people who get on my ever-loving nerves.
Matt: Yeah.... I know exactly what you mean. I have some co-workers I can't stand either.... You know what I do though? I DEAL WITH IT!
Me: Turn left up here at the light.
Matt: No, I turn right up here.
Me: No, the GPS is telling you to go left. Hurry...you're gonna miss it!
Matt: *swerves to take the left turn at the last minute* See baby, I told you it was left! But you neeeeever listen to me. *smile*
*out to eat dinner at Cheddars*
Me: Mmmm, this chicken is sooo goo-
Matt: *loudly* SHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......*whispers* Women don't talk.
More to come soon. :)
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Wedding Planning & Nashville Anticipation
So it's been quite a wild last few weeks. Matt and I found an apartment in Hermitage that we will be moving into on July 19th called Cherry Creek Apartments. We loved this apartment because it reminded us very much of our college apartments at Martin called University Village Apartments. This place has some wonderful things going for it: gated, 3 swimming pools, a jacuzi, free tanning, tennis courts, volleyball courts, fitness center and most importantly: our own washer and dryer in the apartment. !!!!!!!
I've already got all the lose items in the apartment in Parsons packed up and ready to be thrown into the u-haul once the 19th rolls around. I must say the anticipation of moving is about to kill me. I've been wanting to move to this city ever since my senior year of high school. It's great how everything just falls into place when it's God's timing. :)
As if a new city, new apartment and a new job wasn't enough, I've been doing a lot of planning lately for our marriage! After a lot of discussing and weighing the pros and cons, Matt and I have decided to elope......to Hawaii! That's right. On October 2nd, we're gonna hop on a plane, fly to Honolulu and get married Oct 3rd on Waikiki beach just the two of us. There are some aspects of a wedding I would have loved to experience: walking down the aisle, having bridesmaids and groomsmen helping you prepare for the day, leaving in a fancy car to the honeymoon. But in the end, what it came down to was the simple fact that I just wanted to be married. Knowing me, how I feel super weird being the center of attention, this is by far the best way for us to go. Financially it works out great as well. Matt and I have had quite a difficult last 2 years of our dating life. We were straining ourselves emotionally from being apart, financially from always being broke and hardly ever being able to save up, and mentally as we both worked jobs that made us miserable (more on his part than mine). We DESERVE a vacation. Not just a vacation, but a FANTASTIC vacation. What better way to treat ourselves than on an elaborate honeymoon.
When we return, we will have a throw down reception at my parents country club in Shelbyville. That day will be so exciting and I can not wait to send out save the dates for that! More details you can go to our wedding website:
So most of these days, as we wait for July 19th to come around, all I can do is daydream and think about all the things I'm excited for such as....
hanging out at our new beautiful apartment
getting up in the morning to work out in their brand new 24-hour fitness room (gotta look good for that honeymoon!)
Move in day is July 19th, guess what follows the day after. THE DARK KNIGHT RISES PREMIERE. I can not think of a BETTER first outing for me and Matt in Nashville. NONE.
And I am counting down the months and days till my feet will be in the sands of Waikiki Beach and finally become a wife to my best friend.
I've already got all the lose items in the apartment in Parsons packed up and ready to be thrown into the u-haul once the 19th rolls around. I must say the anticipation of moving is about to kill me. I've been wanting to move to this city ever since my senior year of high school. It's great how everything just falls into place when it's God's timing. :)
As if a new city, new apartment and a new job wasn't enough, I've been doing a lot of planning lately for our marriage! After a lot of discussing and weighing the pros and cons, Matt and I have decided to elope......to Hawaii! That's right. On October 2nd, we're gonna hop on a plane, fly to Honolulu and get married Oct 3rd on Waikiki beach just the two of us. There are some aspects of a wedding I would have loved to experience: walking down the aisle, having bridesmaids and groomsmen helping you prepare for the day, leaving in a fancy car to the honeymoon. But in the end, what it came down to was the simple fact that I just wanted to be married. Knowing me, how I feel super weird being the center of attention, this is by far the best way for us to go. Financially it works out great as well. Matt and I have had quite a difficult last 2 years of our dating life. We were straining ourselves emotionally from being apart, financially from always being broke and hardly ever being able to save up, and mentally as we both worked jobs that made us miserable (more on his part than mine). We DESERVE a vacation. Not just a vacation, but a FANTASTIC vacation. What better way to treat ourselves than on an elaborate honeymoon.
When we return, we will have a throw down reception at my parents country club in Shelbyville. That day will be so exciting and I can not wait to send out save the dates for that! More details you can go to our wedding website:
So most of these days, as we wait for July 19th to come around, all I can do is daydream and think about all the things I'm excited for such as....
hanging out at our new beautiful apartment
getting up in the morning to work out in their brand new 24-hour fitness room (gotta look good for that honeymoon!)
Move in day is July 19th, guess what follows the day after. THE DARK KNIGHT RISES PREMIERE. I can not think of a BETTER first outing for me and Matt in Nashville. NONE.
And I am counting down the months and days till my feet will be in the sands of Waikiki Beach and finally become a wife to my best friend.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
[June] Greatest Month of All Time
So summer has officially begun today. And may I say that this month has been the best month I've had in a long, long time.
On June 9th, Matt and I went to a movie night at our church in Jackson, Love and Truth. I walked into the dark auditorium with a few of our friends. As we sat down in our seats, he told me he needed to use the restroom and be right back. As soon as he left, the movie started on the big screen. I was expecting us to watch a Christian movie, however, the movie that showed was completely different.
Over the course of 8 months, Matt had managed to put together a short film about him going through a long journey to propose to me. This film was SO funny, using about 15 of our friends and family in the scenes. Each scene was a spin-off of a famous movie that he and I love watching (we're big movie buffs). The spin-offs were from Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Matrix, Kill Bill, The Incredible Hulk, Kick Ass, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Terminator. He used a lot of different video game elements in there and had so much humor. It was the best thing I have ever seen! At the end of the movie, he ran back into the theater, got down on one knee and proposed. I said yes and I am in love with my ring.
On June 9th, Matt and I went to a movie night at our church in Jackson, Love and Truth. I walked into the dark auditorium with a few of our friends. As we sat down in our seats, he told me he needed to use the restroom and be right back. As soon as he left, the movie started on the big screen. I was expecting us to watch a Christian movie, however, the movie that showed was completely different.
Over the course of 8 months, Matt had managed to put together a short film about him going through a long journey to propose to me. This film was SO funny, using about 15 of our friends and family in the scenes. Each scene was a spin-off of a famous movie that he and I love watching (we're big movie buffs). The spin-offs were from Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Matrix, Kill Bill, The Incredible Hulk, Kick Ass, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Terminator. He used a lot of different video game elements in there and had so much humor. It was the best thing I have ever seen! At the end of the movie, he ran back into the theater, got down on one knee and proposed. I said yes and I am in love with my ring.
So that is the FIRST greatest thing that has happened to us.
On June 18th (this past Monday) I was called in for an interview for the art position at Mount Juliet Middle School. This was by far the best principal and the best school I have interviewed for (and granted, this was the 10th school I've visited). He was so charismatic about his job, his faculty, his kids and his community. I left the interview without any kind of thoughts about it. I had been rejected so much by this time by so many schools I really didn't know what to expect. About an hour after I left, he called me on my cell and offered me the job.
So within one month, I've gotten engaged AND got a new job. The Lord is GOOD. I was so overwhelmed that entire day. I've waited for this job for 2 years and now I understand why I've had to wait as long as I've had. Because I've literally gotten the BEST one out of all of them.
I could write on this for days and days. But to make it all short, we're currently looking for apartments hardcore in East Nashville. We need to move by July 19th because my first day of inservice is July 26th. I absolutely can not wait to start this new chapter of my life with Matt. I've started packing up my apartment here in Parsons. Will be taking pictures and uploading posts about the whole process.
In the meantime, I will post Matt's movie with the bloopers above. FYI, the bloopers are hilarious :)
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