Friday, August 6, 2010

Notice

'I want you to notice, when I'm not around'

I love those lyrics from Radioheads 'Creep', maybe I am just a bweirdo (me, weird?....) but, I mean really, don't we all kinda feel that way? Wouldn't it feel nice for people to notice when you're not around? Like, hey, where's (your name inserted here)? I don't think anyone likes to feel invisible, like it makes no difference to the people around them whether they are present in their life or not. For example, I totally notice it when someone- Anyone, is missing from a Sunday dinner at either sides of the Family. When Spence (my bro) & Tiffany (my sis in law) have their week to be with her side of the fam (which is obviously tot's understandable) I'm missing them & their funness that they bring to the Jackman abode. (Don't worry- rest of my family- I too very much notice when any of you are missing too, I was just giving an example) Or, on Mike's side of the familia, it's definitely pure insanity when everyone is there, but that is sooo much fun! I look forward to seeing everyone, I get a wee bit sad when I realize that it's Krista & Jesse's off week, or the Burges or what not. I just DEFINITELY NOTICE when peeps in my life aren't around. Am I making a dollop of daisy sense? And I would hope that my familia/friends maybe notice when I'm not around, just for the sake that maybe that means that I actually have somewhat of a positive influence over those around me & that I am not just a waste, where people go...'Oh, Laura wasn't here? I didn't even notice'.... Randomness, I know & I kinda feel like I am putting myself out there a bit by even proclaiming this little inside my headness thingamajigger. Some other random stuff I've noticed lately:
                                  
              * Men, boyz, boyz II men, however you want to put it, think that fluffing (passing wind, farting, ahem) is like the funniest thing on the planet. I get it, it's natural, whatevs & a lot of times it makes a silly noise, but the joke is really just always on me, cause now I get the pleasure of smelling a smell that should only immediately be flushed down a toilet. PeeUUU!

              * That somehow, I've realized that some people think that I am 'quiet'. What? Me quiet? They just must not know me too well. I always am surprised when I am sitting around crackalackin some jokes with someone, you know, just fun this & that banter, & they say to me "Laura, I had NO idea that you were like this!" I guess I get it, around some people, some people (no, not you) intimidate me, so I probably am a bit quieterstererer around them. Or maybe you just mostly see/talk to me in Sacrament meeting or heck, z county Library for that matter, but those places I would just be a jackhole if I wasn't quiet. For the most part I am loud & obnoxious & not the least bit sorry about it. And if we aren't in a Chapel or Library setting & I still appear quiet, then Congrats, you probably are one of the people that intimidates me a bit. :)

              * No matter how old I get, I still get unnaturally excited when a teacher brings treats as 'part of their lesson' in church. So, of course, I will always be coming up with some sort of snack whenever it is my turn to teach the lesson in Young Women's. There is something about being in a place that doesn't have a pantry or fridge full of food, that makes food (of any kind) look like the most tastiest thing you've ever laid eyes on.

            * That this whole Blogosphere thing keeps dwindling & dwindling. Not as many comments come into the comment box as there used to, not as many people updating their blog as often as they used to, not as many people even blogging at all anymore. A tear rolls silently down my left cheek ;) But on the reals, yo, I still love this whole blogging thing & I miss a lot of you & miss reading your random thoughts on your own blogs & heck, I am just going to be selfish, & your random thoughts in my comment box....

           * That painting my own nails is both so relaxing & the most frustrating thing ever at the same time. Not too many things have that combo.

          * That I invest WAY to much of my personal emotions into reality stars (and I guess just famous people in general) lives. Why oh why do I give such a hoot when the couples from The Bachelor don't make it? I mean really, did I really think that it was going to last anyways? It's like they are my personal BFF's & I discuss them at length with my real life BFF's, strange. But still fun, none the less, so I will carry on in the tradition of being a sucker for these things. Gotta love it.

         * That if you lay down in a bed, lights off, eyes shut long enough, you really will eventually fall asleep... even if it is a few hours later & you feel like you have lost at least a thousand brain cells telling yourself over & over again to FALL ASLEEP!

         * That I waste so much milk every time I decide to actually have milk with my cereal (I normally just eat it dry). I take a spoonful, drain out the excess milk & then eat the bite of cereal, by the time the cereal is gone, there is basically a full bowl of milk & there is no way that I am going to drink it on it's own, so it goes down the drain, right before the bowl goes into the dishwasher.

         * That 'love at first sight' really is possible. I noticed this the other day. My older sister Stacy had her fourth baby & Jess (my younger sister) sent me a simple text with a picture of my new niece (they live in Cali & my Ma, Pa, & Jess went out there for when she had the baby) & I took one look at her & I haven't even had the chance to meet her, just seen the one picture, but I already felt such a strong love for her. And that proves the theory of 'love at first sight'.



10 comments:

Holly said...

Because comments are loved by all...

It is interesting that staying up on the lives of celebrities seems to be necessary. We just have to know what's going on. I recently helped make a "great and spacious building" and we put people in there cut out from a magazine. Pretty sad that I knew who most of them are. Get a life? Maybe. Maybe not.

Becky said...

I love you Laura! Everything about you!

Sorensen's *5 said...

I love reading your blog! And I for sure notice when you are absent from church!!

bigtallhorses said...

Just wanted to comment and will always comment on your blog that you're awesome and we will update our blog just for you!

Jessica said...

Laura- you're pretty hard not to notice. And anyone who says your quiet is crazy and hasn't met you! How could you not instantly fall in love with Kylie? I'd send you more pictures if I could- by my camera doesn't work on my phone. And the only way I was able to send that picture was take a picture with Dad's phone and send that to me and then forward that picture on to you. However- since Dad left, and Chris and Stacy's phones don't have camera's on them- I have no way to send a picture to you. My apologies. Wow- long story. Well- I love ya!!!

Oh- have you finished The Golden Spiral yet?!?!

Wendi and Eric and Crew said...

Oh laura bara lou bell! I wanted to let you know that there is no way I would ever not notice your absence! I look for you every time we have a family function (which is quite often with our amazing family), I noticed you were gone, and missed your spunky, gorgeous personality at flaming gorge, and just even more recently yesterday at the third sunday. I always miss you when you're not there, and all the times in-between family shindigs as well. I love YOU!

Katee Reed said...

laura i love your random thoughts!

Cindi said...

Laura- It was good to see you today at Oakcrest! I hope Camren has a great year with Mrs Fullmer! :) I really enjoy reading your blogs too! :)

Simply Sorenson said...

Laura,

I love to read your blog! I picture you updating it crossed legged on your bed with your laptop in your lap just typing away like "Carrie" on "Sex and the City" does when she writes her stories. I know you haven't seen that show but thats how I picture you when I read your blog, and I can't help but hear you in my head reading it to me. Lame I know, but I just get more out of it that way if I can hear you in my head. :) Oh and yes I do notice when you aren't there at church, but lately its me not there because of my crazy baby, and so I miss that I missed you because I wasn't there.

Sorry I am a slacker at updating my blog. :(

Staceroo said...

Laur,

I notice when you're not around . . . unfortunately for months at a time. :( I loved that you mentioned Kylie, love you for loving her, that sort of thing. :) And yeah, who thinks you're quiet? Maybe shushing people while you're trying to watch the Bachelor?