Watch out you kids!

So in case you haven't already heard, the place we ended up renting in Texas isn't the best. It isn't the worst either, but yeah, not the best. The apartment complex is pretty nice, it's the people that are the problem. Actually, it's the kids. 

I have such a huge issue with kids. Not all kids, just annoying ones. You know, the kind of kids that think they can get away with anything, have horrible behavior, get into everything, etc. It also really bothers me when kids run up to our tiny dog, pick her up, and start bouncing her like a baby. It doesn't bother me just because she gets so freaked out and tries to run inside, but I think it's irresponsible of parents to let their kids do that with dogs, because that child doesn't know how that dog will respond. For instance, certain dogs would attack kids if they did that. So this is what I have started to do with the neighborhood children. Whenever Texas and I are outside and a kid comes out, I pick Texas up so the kid can't grab her. Usually the kid will come over, look at Texas, and ask what kind of dog she is. Texas is a long haired Chihuahua, but looks more like a rat. Anyway, I have started telling children that she is a puppy wolf and that she might attack them if she feels threatened. Hahahahaha. The kids eyes get so big, like saucers. Then really cautiously, they take a step closer....slowly hold out their hand for Texas to sniff...then pet her. If Texas moves at all, they immediately jerk their hand back. Hahahahaha oh kids.

Anyway, I guess the message has spread to the other neighborhood children that our Chihuahua is a puppy wolf because the other day a little girl, who looked about 4, was outside with her dad and when she saw Texas, she ran towards her dad screaming, "It's gonna get me, Daddy! It's gonna get me!!!!"
I don't think I have ever laughed so hard (but I laughed on the inside, because I didn't want the dad to think I was making fun of his scared daughter).

I am a firm believer that you shouldn't punk kids (they're kids after all) but my excuse is that I'm doing it to protect these kids from vicious dogs they may encounter in the future. Now they might think twice before running to  dog, picking it up, and bouncing it, because now they'll wonder if the dog is a wild, puppy wolf.

Anyway, here are pictures of our pride and joy! She isn't ferocious at all, contrary to what we tell people, and she doesn't even bark. She is soooo friendly and loves to cuddle.

She eats bad spirits for breakfast. So watch out.

Isn't her sweater just adorable?

Gosh I love her, the ugly little thing.

So much for southern hospitality.

Many things have happened in the last few weeks so here is the quick update!

1. I got a job with H&R Block as a CSP. I went to the training last Saturday, and let me tell you, there were many quirky people there. For instance, the woman I was sitting next to is so antisocial that she purposefully drives a tiny car so there is no room for other people to ride in her car. Hahaha I thought that was the funniest thing. Usually when people pick a small car they do it because they want to be more economical or because it's a hybrid. You don't really here people say, "Yeah I bought a small car so other people can't ride with me." Oh man. Haha.

2. Because we are really tight on money we made our own Christmas decorations.

3. Jesus had to call the apartment police (twice!!)  on our neighbors because they blast their music sooooo loud that it vibrates our walls. Seriously. They have such an amazing sound system and we want one like it! But come on, be considerate of your neighbors and don't have it so loud that it vibrates our walls.

4. We found out our dog is racist against black people. No joke. When Texas sees a black person, or they walk up to her, she starts barking and them and then runs away. I thought this was pretty humorous. However, when I told my mom she said that she thinks Texas acts that way not because she's racist, but because maybe her previous owners were black. (For those of you that don't know, Texas was abused by her previous owners.) Anyway, after mom said that, it's not so funny. It's pretty sad now when we see her bark and run away from black people because now we think she is reliving her memories of abuse. Poor puppy!

5. And here is top and worst news update: My wallet got stolen (at my job training!!!) and our bank accounts were emptied when the jerk went on a spending spree. I have never had so many cuss words and murderous thoughts run through my mind at the same time. I feel like it's even worse that it was stolen at my job training, because that means that either someone who works there or who will soon be working there is a thief. It will be harder to start a relationship with any of those people now because I will be stalking them to find out if they are the person that stole my wallet. And it was my favorite wallet!!! My mom gave it to me as a gift and it was so lovely!!!!!

New people, new places

Obviously with moving to a different state brings along not only a new place to live, but also new people. That is usually pretty exciting, however, people in Texas don't really understand my humor. It's quite a shame. For instance, we had Thanksgiving dinner with people in our ward that had also moved here, so it was a bunch of family-less people gorging themselves together. Anyway, one lady had a newborn and his name is Oliver. Jesus and I like that name, we think it's so cute for a little boy. A conversation happened about names and what we would name our kid and I said that if we have a girl I want to name her Olive. They asked why and I said, "Because I think it would just be soooo funny if when she grows up and a boy comes to the door for her and asks, 'Hi, is Olive here?' I can say, 'Yeah, we have a whole jar in the fridge!'" Hahahaha oh my goodness. Ok well, I think that is pretty clever and hilarious! But yep...they all just kind of stared at me. Oh well. My humor is wasted on them. I still want to do that though.

Speaking of humor, I found this list on someone's blog and I thought it was pretty funny so I decided to post it on my blog as well. It makes me laugh when I read it, so hopefully it will do the same for you! It's called the Truths of Life.

 Truths of Life

1. I think part of a best friends job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

4. There is a great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How the heck are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet???

6. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.

7. Obitaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.

8. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

9. Bad decisions make good stories.

10. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work (school) when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

11. Can we all just agree to ignor whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection....again!

12. Was learning cursive REALLY necessary?

13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.

14. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this - Ever.

15. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? dang it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings 9 times and goes to voicemail. What did you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?

16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. what a waste.

17. I keep some people's numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

18. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.

19. Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first saw it.

20. I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.

21. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to finish a text.

22. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.

23. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile becuase you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?

24. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!

25. Shirts get dirty. underwear get dirty. Pants? pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.

26. There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.

27. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.

28. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet that everyone can find and push the snooze but from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!!