Just a Tad Sarcastic

I tend to be a very sarcastic person.  I'm not sure why, but I use it for many occasions.   I use it when I'm mad, when I'm excited, nervous, happy, overwhelmed, overjoyed, anxious, unsure, confused, furious, sleep-deprived, and elated.

So . . . .pretty much always.

I especially use it when I'm uncomfortable or feel very awkward.  For example, if I'm meeting a person for the first time there's a good change their first impression of me is that I'm sarcastic.  If I'm with people that intimidate me, they're going to think I'm sarcastic.

Sometimes I feel bad 'cause this little habit of mine could easily be misconstrued as negativity, when it's really just me trying to diffuse my insecurity.

Another trait that goes hand it hand with my overblown sarcasm is my tendency to exaggerate.  If I'm telling a story, there's an 83% chance that I'm exaggerating a smidgeon.  If I'm annoyed at someone, and perhaps I'm venting about said person's stupidity, there's a fair chance that I may be exaggerating.  Fairly small chance, 'cause there are some inept people out there, but a fair chance all the same.

I'm not a perfect person, and this is where I'm supposed to say something along the lines that I will try to do better, and express a desire to change. . .  but I'm not convinced I can.  Not quite sure I have the ability in me to be less sarcastic.

At least I recognize it though, right?

Right?

Braggy McBraggart

Yesterday was my bestie's b-day, and check out the cake I made for her!

It's not perfect, buy hey, I'm still proud of it.  Jordan made the elephant on top, I'm not that creative.  I'm already anxious to make another one.

The Whole Fam Damily

This last weekend was my family's Family Reunion.  It was so great to be able to have my whole family there in one place, 'cause we don't get that very often, usually there is at least one person missing.

We went to Rockport, which is a reservoir kind of by Park City.  We spent the weekend out on the water, boating and swimming and just having fun with the family.  I loved being able to spend some time hanging out with my neices and nephews, especially since there are a couple nieces I don't get to see that often.  I can't believe how big they're all getting. 

I didn't get any pictures since most of the time was spend on the water, that and I just haven't been much of a picture taker.  Unlike everyone else in my family. 

Overall it was a great weekend, and I loved being able to spend it with my family.  I'm so lucky to have such awesome siblings that I actually like spending time with!

Cake Slash the 4th

We had a great holiday weekend, and it was fantastic to be able to have a three day weekend.  On Friday we had Jordan's grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary party, which was a lot of fun.  Definitely the first time Jordan and I had ever worn a matching shirt.  Now I'm thinking of coordinating our entire wardrobe.

Saturday we went with our bestie Maggie to PG to watch the fireworks.  We brought the pups, and though we were nervous how they would react to the fireworks, they did really well, and ended up just laying in Jordan's lap the whole time.

Poor Bella was cold.  Then again, when is she not?

Brighton on the other hand looks like the Yeti from Monsters Inc.;

   

He's got a beard for the ages.

Sunday we were celebrating my neice's first birthday and my sis-in-law asked me and my sister to make the cake for her, which we were more than happy to do.  I like making cakes, but I don't have much of an opportunity to make them, so when I get the chance I jump at it.  Here is the beautiful cake:

The bottom tier is marble with buttercream frosting, the middle one is chocolate and vanilla in rings with buttercream, and the top (the dress) is chocolate with buttercream.  We were able to practice both fondant and piping, and the flowers on the dress are made of fondant.  We were really excited to get some practice in, and are learning some tricks here and there as we go along.  It's been a really fun hobby! 

After my neice's b-day party we ran over to Jordan's parents for a deligthful BBQ.

Happy 4th to all and Happy Birthday America!