Day 30 Blog Fest

Day 30: a picture of yourself this day and 5 good things that happened since you started the challenge

1) I was able to share a little bit of myself with the rest of the world

2) I moved to another Town

3) I learned alot about myself

4) Got the Best dog in the world!

5) Found that there more important things than work, like going home and seeing my family

Day 29 Blog Fest

Day 29: 3 Wishes

I am sure when people post a blog for this it would be full of worldy items, I am sure money, cars and homes would be high the 3 wishes list. But for me, my wishes are just a little different.

Wish #1 To be Stress Free

This would be a hard wish to grant, but to live stress free would be amazing. To wake up everyday, free to think of whatever came to mind and not all those troubling stresses that normally come rushing to mind

Wish #2) Prince Charming

Ok, so this is a completely selfish wish right here, but I cant help but want what I am sure every other girl wants, The Perfect Man. My wish would be first that he exsists and that he would be mine. Le sigh, a girl can dream cant she?

Wish #3) Peace of MindThis is sorta like my first wish, but its more along the lines of finding Peace within myself, to be ok with myself and life. I find myself being restless on way to many occassion. My mom would say its because im a busy body, and maybe thats true, but I just want a little...Peace.

Day 28 Blog Fest

Day 28: Something that Stresses you out

To be honest, there are many things that stress me out. Money, work, life, Boys (when are they not) But i honestly would have to say I am my worse stressor. I worry about...everything, most things are out of my hands to be honest, but I worry about them anyway.
So with that I ask God:

Grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change
Change the things I can
and the Knowledge to know the difference...Amen

Day 27 Blog Fest

Day 27: An Original Picture of the city you live in

TOPEKA, KS

Day 26 Blog Fest

Day 26: Your Dream wedding

I think every girl knows exactly what their dream wedding would be like. Me being in the wedding business, ive just about seen them all. But I have my visions of gradeur as well.

I see my dream wedding day in the fall, when the leaves are starting fall, with rich colors of red and oranges, some brown.

It would slight cool, but not uncomfortable, there would be pumpkins as accent pieces random placed about. There would be laterns hanging from trees to provide candle light and luminaries lighting paths to guide my guests. the Smell of apple cider would come from the fountains to ready pour for my guests. and my 3 tier cheesecake wedding cake would taunt people from all over, decoracted in candied fall leaves.

yes i see my gorgeous fall wedding in my head, and I know one day ill get the prince charming that matches my perfect day!

Day 25 Blog Fest

Day 25: Put your Ipod on Shuffle, List the first 10 Songs

1) Al Green- Lets Stay Together
2) Keri Hilson- Breaking Point
3) R. Kelly- Radio Message
4) Paramore- Hallelujah
5) Zapp and Roger- I Want to be your Man
6) Maxwell- This womans Work
7) Blackstreet- Before I let you go
8) The Script- For the First time
9) Be ready for the world- Love you Down
10) Wiz Kahlifa- Black and Yellow

Day 24 Blog Fest

Day 24: something you've learned

Day 23 Blog Fest

Day 23: Your Favorite Movie

For some reason it feels like we did this one already...but oook. So my ALL TIME favorite movie ever (though this decision was very hard to make) would be :

Under the Tuscan Sun

This movie was such an eye opener for me, I discovered this movie right after I got divorced. It saved me. I could relate so much with the character Diane Lane played, it felt like me in so many ways. One of the quotes from the movie felt so true at the time

"Do you know the most surprising thing about divorce? It doesn't actually kill you. Like a bullet to the heart or a head-on car wreck. It should. When someone you've promised to cherish till death do you part says "I never loved you," it should kill you instantly. You shouldn't have to wake up day after day after that, trying to understand how in the world you didn't know."

Thats exactly how I felt. Its a moving story and surprisingly the best friend relationship in the movie feels just like the one I have in real life. I love this movie and everything about it. actually, now that we are talking about it....Im off to watch it. And I will leave you with my two favorite quotes from the movie.

"Regrets are a waste of time. They're the past crippling you in the present. "

&

" Never lose your childish innocence. It's the most important thing."

Day 22 Blog Fest

Day 22: Whats in your purse

To be honest, I believe that my purse who have a caution label on it and if it did it would say

CAUTION: the contents of this bag could save the earth!!!

I have a plethora of fantastic goodies in my purse. A lady must always be prepared for every situation. The menagerie that is my purse will always be a mystery to everyone until there is a time when you need something because more than likely I have it in my purse or I have something like it.
A woman should never be judged by the contents of her purse!!!

Day 21 Blog Fest

Day 21: Favorite Picture of yourself of ALL TIME and why?

I wont lie, I have tons and tons of pics of myself, call me a narcasist but who doesnt like a good picture of themselves? I guess its because for the longest time, I didnt have good pics of myself because I wasnt happy with the way I looked. But now I have accepted myself (as much as I a going to) for the person I am and the looks God graced me with. Ill wake everyday with this same face and so...I embrace it.

So here it is, my all time favorite picture of myself

So the reason I love this picture so much is because it was before I had lost weight, I never knew back then how pretty I actually was, but the picture brought out alot of my asian side and I truly was very happy that day...funny how that was right before I got divorced. It reminds of a time when things were so much more simpler...when I "thought" I knew who I was, it reminds of the person that I am glad of who I am today!

Day 20 Blog Fest

Day 20: Nick Names

OH MAN IS THIS A LOADED BLOG OR WHAT

I have had the misfortune of being blessed with a name that can mulitple ridiculous nicknames that go with it. Id like to think its my parents cruel way of destining me to a life of ridicule! THANKS MOM AND DAD

So here they are, my nicknames: Jen, Jimmy Jina, Manjina, Va-jina (thanks John), Jinatalia, Jay

Arent they great?

Day 19 Blog Fest

Day 19: Something You Miss

moving away has caused me to very aware of the things that I cherish the most in life. As much as I love the new found freedom, I miss some of the most important things back at home.

Something I miss the most is......

My besties

Day 18 Blog Fest

Day 18: Favorite Place to Eat

I wont life...I sure do love good eats, however the one place I went to that really captured my food loving heart was PF Changs. From first bite I was in love, from the lettuce wraps to the Lo Mein....its all so damn delicous, this is to you Chang!!

Day 17 Blog Fest

Day 17: Something you're looking forward to

(INSERT ROCKY THEME HERE)

I am offically in training, i'll be doing stretching, bladder control and tolerance. FOR WHAT? you ask.....the 33 annual Fake St. Patricks Day in Aggieville, Manhattan, KS.

Im not much of a drinker however this is the one time a year I lose my mind...I mean I go out and hit the town. I am hope this year ill have all my besties in tow!!

On my Own

The moments that I think that maybe
Could this be a big mistake?
Have I made the wrong decision?
Is this the right rode to take?
I could have had a night to fight,
Or go to School just like my parents wanted,
But now I’m feeling so alive,
I found the sun shine Ive always wanted

And I feel the fire burning deep with in my soul,
Struggling for protection,
When I reach you, let me know!
And I feel I need some guidance,
And my heart wont let it show,
And although the road is frightening

I’m gonna make it on my own!

Working late to earn my keeping,
Cause no one is gonna pay my way,
The night is cold I should be sleeping,
But I’m waiting for my morning train.
And I do this till I reach my goal
Because no one is gonna do it for me,
And the night is young, but time is old,
And I’m gonna do this till I reach my glory.

And I feel the fire burning deeper in my soul,
Struggling for protection,
When I reach you, let me know!
And I feel I need some guidance,
And my heart will let it show,
And althought the road is frightening

I’m gonna make it on my own!

Cause I’m losing friends and gaining foes,
What tomorrow’s bringing, no one is sure,
And if our failure leads…
I did it on,
I did it on my own!

Day 16 Blog Fest

Day 16: Dream House

I think that at some point in our lives we dream of the perfect house, that house that contains everything we have ever wanted to be able to call a place home.

I have always had it pictured perfectly what my dream home looked like. One day I will own this amazing home. It will be nestled nicely on the Rocky Mountains, quiet and serene. Me and my 4 wheel drive SUV and my Show quality line of Boxers. yea...thats the dream kids.

So here they are, pics of my dream home

Day 15 Blog Fest

Day 15 Blog Fest: Bible Verse


its been a toss up between two, So I will share them both

"For we walk by Faith, Not by Sight" 2 Corinthians 5:7

"Faith is being sure of what we Hope for and Certain of what we do not See" Heb 11:1

Day 14 Blog Fest

Day 14: A picture of you last yer-how you have changed

To be honest, you probably wont see any huge changes from last year to this year. Physcially I am pretty much the same.

Mentally though...thats a whole other beast right there!

Day 13 Blog Fest

Day 13: Goals

My goals, wow, this one was unexpected and unfortunately not one blog I was looking forward to having to type. What can I say, my goals are minimal at best right now. I had recently achieved on my goals and that was to take the leap and get out of Salina. Escape the blackhole of a town that had been holding me for so many years. I guess I can check that off my list, if i had a list of things...But with all honesty I can say that I dont have one.

To be completely honest with you all, my plan is very simple. To just live and let God direct my path. I find it kind of useless to plan ahead for a future that is so uncertain. I thank God everyday just to let me wake up every morning, because as we all know that is something that can end at every moment. Do I have hopes of things that I will eventually accomplish? Sure. However right now, I am just focusing on the here and now. The everyday is hard enough for me than to add addition headaches to my life trying to worry about where I am going to be 10 years from now.

The world is for the taking kids and I am just enjoying it one day at a time, because thats all I am granted from God. One day at a time.

So I am going to enjoy good food, good company and let the chips fall where they may. Ill try to achieve what I can and try not to stress on what I havent....Life is waaaay to short for all that!

Life's a Beach and then you Die :) lol

Day 12 Blog Fest

Day 12: Something you do not leave the house without

plain and simple...my cell phone

I truly believe that if I left my phone at home I would self destruct!.....I am serious, my body would go into a core meltdown (DANGER DANGER WILL ROBINSON DANGER) (MAN YOUR BATTLESTATIONS) and all systems would shut down and I am pretty sure that I would go into a coma, a no cellphone having induced coma.

Its sad how much we depend on your eletronic devices but I can truly say that I LOVE MY CELLPHONE!

Day 11 Blog Fest

(my apologies on being a few days behind)

Day 11: favorite tv shows

The one thing I have missed the most about living back at home is cable. I know it should be quality time with my parents or home cooked meals...but damn it I am one worldly loving biotch and how I missed reality tv, HGTV and E!. With all that said, here are my top 3 favorite tv shows.

1) Glee!!! * call me a loser if you want, but this has to be one of the best shows on TV. How can I even begin to describe the musical ridiculousness that is this show? Its amazing...plain and simple.

2) Grey's Anatomy *this show has everything: love, sex, drama, blood, sex...oh wait, didnt I say that already...No matter. Its gots the goods to deliver some great tv!

3) Spartacus:Blood and Sand * ok so besides the fact that we are only in season 1 and our lead actor got cancer...ALL OF THAT aside, this show is one action, blood, gore, sexfest....and THAT my dear sir makes for amazing television!

High Maintenance

I have come to the realization that maybe I might be a glutten for punishment. I might have bitten off more than I can chew, but I like how I can reach more people.
I have started managing another blog but it is the identical twin of this one.
NO I AM NOT CHEATING ON BLOGSPOT....I have jut decided to share the love so I genetically duplicated this blog into another.....its like the red headed step sister to this blog....so there ya go, we are originals here...YAY!

So when you all get the chance, take a peeky mcpeek at the new sister blog and if your mobile feel free to follow me, www.jinyinthecity.wordpress.com.

much Love and SMOOCHES!

Day 10 Blog Fest

Day 10: Something your afraid of

Boy am I going to get shit for this blog but here it goes. I have the most ludicris fear any one person should have, but they are mine and I will own it.

One of my most major fears is of Latex balloons (dont laugh!! ok if it was me I would laugh), I am not sure why but everything about them scares the whoha out of me. I mean true fear, sweaty palms, twitching, the whole bit. I think its the possibility that they could pop at any moment, the the unexpected. The loud popping....everything. Funny is if they are foil balloons I am just fine.

So there you have it, one of my glorious fears.

Day 9 Blog Fest

Day 9: Favorite Picture of your Best friend

This blog was hard, because there are just soooooooo many pictures and picking one is hard. I have a few best friends, HOWEVER only one BEST BEST friend.....and this is my favorite picture of her. Love you Kat!

Venturing

This weekend was the first official weekend where I did not make the trek back home to Salina.
For the last 3 weekends I had been going for holidays or visiting family. It was pretty nice not having to make the drive, because if any of you have made the drive from Topeka to Salina, it is a fairly uneventful drive; actually coma inducing to be honest.

However with all that being said, Ive found this weekend to be a struggle. One of the benefits of going home is going to a place that is familiar and is filled with familiar people. In layman's terms, it had something for me to do. But here, everything is new, and unfamiliar, all new territory and foreign. I haven't been here long enough to really establish friends (sans for Daniel) and I haven't found a place I truly enjoy hanging out at yet (if you don't count my apartment itself), so filling this weekend with things to do has become some what of a challenge. So ill give you a break down of how my Saturday went.

My original plan had been to drive about, get the LAY OF THE LAND so's to speak and see if I could stumble upon some new photography sites. I figured with being in a much bigger city there would be many places to find. However I was detoured by my hunger (addiction) for shopping.I have already scouted our mall here and it is great, however I wanted to find a place that had little boutiques (boutiques are where they hide the rare gem of items). So I went to the next best place, Lawrence, KS, good ole trusty Mass Street.
Let me tell you one solid fact about Mass Street on a Saturday...Parking is a bitch and i mean a B.I.T.C.H, pardon my french but I'm just sayin......
once I was able to find a parking spot, 16miles away, I hiked back to ole Mass Street and started my browsing.
First Destination-the Gap, i cant say that I am a total fan of the GAP because as we all know, or me at least, is that the GAP is an over priced semi higher quality version of OLD NAVY. YEA I SAID IT!, and we all know it, but we buy in to the retail hypocrisy and thus assist in the chain of retail ridiculousness. ...I'm ranting I know, back to the topic at hand. And for you all who know me, my retail senses kicked in and I found the one thing I am always able to find...Underwear....yes kids I am a pantie-o-holic. they were an additional 50% from the clearance price. that's 3 pairs of underwear for $4.00, shear madness. OK enough of reveling in my pantie purchase (SICKOS)

So after leaving the Gap I cruised through the rest of Mass Street and found another gem of a store, Keiu's, such a cute place. The best thing about this boutique was that they had shoes and boots for very cheap that were stylish, from London heels to knee high boots priced at $25.00 per pair, that's like getting shoes at Payless. I tried a few pair on but didn't bring any home (big surprise even for me). I ended up buying a cute little black knitted beanie cap for $7.00 it is adorable.

By this point I was pretty much starving, Mass Street has a plethora of restaurants to eat at, but my only set back in that was that I did not want to go to a sit down restaurant to eat alone...its so creeperish. So as I was walking I noticed an basement restaurant Pizzeria that offered pizza by the slice. Well that sounded doable, I thought; something I could just take on the go. So I ordered Sausage pizza. This pizza...This Pizza........oh man, let me get a hold of myself real quick, This pizza was amazing, it was crusty, but soft, cheesy and hearty. The sausage was thick and the sauce wasn't too acidic...lets just flat out, it was one of the best pizza slices I have ever had! If i remember the Pizzeria was called Paul's...maybe, shows how much i was paying attention to the name, the Pizza itself had me captivated! (I'm thinking they slipped crack into it, that's why it was so good!)

All in all the day was a good day. I finished the day out by watching the first season of Glee and then went to Daniels to watch a movie.
I am glad this day went good because it proved to me that I could do this, living in Topeka without using going home as a buffer.

Day 8 Blog Fest

Day 8 of the Blog Fest: A place you've traveled to I would have to say that traveling has to be one of my most favorite things to do. Its funny because I think everyone has the same passion, who doesnt want to see new things, taste new foods and experiencing new cultures. I wish I could be one of those people that could say that some of the places I have traveled were Italy, Spain, Greece, but I alas have not yet been so blessed (one days kids, one day).

However I have been to quite a few places and different countries though I can honestly say the place I am going to list today is a place not to far from where I currently live now.

Manitou Springs, Colorado, its a gorgeous little town nestled close to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Never have I ever been to sleepy little town with so much to see. In it you find quaint little shops and friendly people. One thing I will not forget about Manitou Springs was the old classic Carousel mid town and the old arcade....just too cute. And I can say that I had the best deli sandwich ever at a little local German Resturant. Any time I travel into Colorado though, I feel like I am home. It is my dream state to live in, One day guys, one day. Hats off to you Manitou Springs, you are a hidden gem.

Day 7 Blog Fest

Day 7: Favorite Movies

This blog could go on forever because I have so many favorite but Ill keep it simple with my top 3

Arthur: Clive Owen and Kira Knightley....must I say anything else

The Notebook: what freakin girl doesnt love this movie!!!?

Love and Basketball: the Ultimate Love story!!!

Day 6 Blog Fest

Day 6: A picture of something that makes you happy

Sorry I couldnt just post one pic because these two both light up my life

Day 5 Blog Fest

Day 5: A song to match your mood






Tamia So Into You lyrics



Lyrics

Day 4 Blog fest

Day 4: Your Parents

My parents. LOL the people my life would never be the same without. They are definetely blog worthy, but what does someone say about two people who mean so much.

Are there words that can acuratly describe how much the most important people mean.

My parents never fail to amaze me on how devoted they are, not just to us kids but to each other. Even when my dad is being a complete pain in the ass, my mom takes it with a grain of salt. And when my mom gets flustered with my dad, he just simply kisses her on the cheek and laughs at her and the whole world is right again.

These two people are the reason my world is so right, they keep me centered and they are my confidants... LoVe YOu Mom and DAd

Day 3 Blog Fest

Day 3: Your First Love

My first love, boy now theres a memory if ever there was one.

Its simple, she was gorgeous.......yea I said she

Her brown eyes, so full of innocence and love. She was unforgettable, the moment we were together we were unseperable. Ill never forget her, 1o years of absolute joy and love.

Smokey my first dog....my first love. She will never ever be forgotten

Day 2 Blog Fest

Day 2:The meaning behind your blog name


I just recently changed my blog name to the Capitol City chronicles, but ironically I dont really live in that big of a city. I guess for me its big enough and thats all that matters.
I just recently moved to the Cap city of Kansas and everyday has become an adventure, most times its to keep from getting capped in the ass or not to accidentally venture into the ghetto. But its an adventure all in the same.
I think its a well suited blog name and a long time coming!

Blog Challenge

guess I am going to join the band wagon, YEA I MIGHT BE A LITTLE, why dont you sue me....actually dont, because for some reason I have a feeling it could actually work.....

So here we go, DAY 1 Blog

Day 1: Introduce, recent picture of yourself, 15 interesting facts

If you dont know already, Im Jina Price....your typical 27 year old kansas living little big city girl lol....I live a life most would call ordinary, but for me, it works.

15 interesting facts

1) I hate escalators....I mean phobia hate, sweaty palms and all

2) I am scared of latex balloons (its as retarded as it sounds)

3) I am good at photography, but if it came down to it i'd rather be in pictures than take them

4) I cry at all weddings. yea im a baby

5) I am OBSESSIVE about dogs

6) I am very undecided on children, I am not exactly sure if I want them or not

7) I absolutely hate my self-righteous way of being sometimes

8) I have recently come to love running, it is amazing how clear my mind becomes when I do it

9) Incense make me want to punch a baby....they serve no bloody purpose but to make you look like a pothead

10) I like things color coordinated, matchy matchy, I dont like to mix things up

11) Ferrero Rochers can make me do just about anything

12) Gummy Bears make me happy, but they can only be Haribo Gummy Bears

13) Im a depressive, some times my emotions are an absolute roller coaster

14) I worry.......ALOT

15) there is only one person in this world that understands me....and I worry that she will die...ALOT

Hold Your Head High

I traveled far along with you
We walked the world and together grew
It will be strange being without you

You gave me strength and helped me grow
But now it's time to be on my own
I hope you know this was difficult

A part of you is a part of me and will always be

So hold your head high
It's so hard to say, "Goodbye"
I just have to take this chance
I hope you understand

We'll go on our separate ways
It may be hard but I'm not afraid
I think it's good life makes us change

So don't be sad
The best is yet to come
But until it does

Just hold your head high
It's so hard to say, "Goodbye"
I just have to take this chance
I hope you understand

I won't forget those times
I won't forget those feelings
So don't forget I'm going to see you again

Too Soon...?

So the question of the day is "When is the right time to blog about someone your dating?"

Ive been holding off on this blog for the last week and half now and feel its time now that I post it.

I have been dating someone (and I mean dating, as in more than one date, dating) and I really like him!!

There, I said it, it is out there and I feel now I can sleep better with all of you knowing it. Its like the air is clear, this weight has been lifted. PINK ELEPHANT OUT OF THE ROOM NOW!!

I guess I have been sort of battling with what would be the right time to actually post a blog about him. I didnt want to shoot the gun too early and post a blog after the first date, even though that went really well, so I decided that after a week of consistent dating I would finally post the offical blog.

I'm really surprised how well we have taken to each other and it feels like we have known each other forever. We goof around and share the same quirky sense of humor. We avidly watch movies on the regular and he is my habitual diet breaker....le sigh!

I cant help but be a little optomistic but right now all we are doing is taking it one date at a time.

No commitments and no obligations, and to be honest thats really all I have time for right now.

I have really made it a point to concentrate on my career right now with my main job and really try to get my photography business off the ground here in Topeka.

HOWEVER, i will not lie that I do enjoy the perks of having DANIEL around. He helped me mount my TV to the stand and carry the stand up the stairs, I have a snuggle buddy on those cold nights, and its so great to hold someones hand through the stores.....awwww warm and fuzzies.

Putting all my eggs in one basket wont be happening just yet, but its nice to just hop on the ride and see where this takes me. I am still actively going on other dates as well, but this one definetly seems like a keeper!