Happy Anniversary to us.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Miluji tě.
The Positives and Negatives of Living Apart:
M: Let us start with the good.
R: First off, I get to play video games all day. I don't worry about what I look like. I wear a sweatshirt all day. Everyday.
M: Well, I'm too busy for video games but I do enjoy wearing my hair in a messy bun on the top of my head.
R: What are you laughing at?
M: I just think its funny that we could only come up with one positive before becoming silent.
R: There are more positives... i
M: ...its just hard to think about them when all I can wish for right now is a hug from you.
R: If I wanted a square girlfriend I would have found a square girlfriend.
M: I don't know what that means...
R You know... square... like a computer?
M: Ohhhh, I am square because all you see of me is skype. And that keeps me in a square box. You're so smart. Can't we think of any more positives?
R: You get to travel the world! And I get to learn about the world through you. And! I get to come visit you... and my sister!
M: I can't wait for you to come visit. I feel like Prague is my baby and I just want you to come meet him!
R: You had a baby without me? When were you going to tell me about this baby?
M: The day I come to pick you up from the airport.
R: I see. You know what a big positive is? I am able to miss you.
M: You are so right. I actually like missing you. It makes me appreciate the time we have together. I will never take the time we spend on the couch watching TV, or the time we spend cooking a snack for granted ever again.
R: Most people in long term relationships don't usually give themselves the chance to miss their partner.
M: They never know what it would be like without their significant other. This is an important thing to know.
R: Because I can appreciate you, because you grow the most when you are apart. And in the moment you realize that 98% of your day is filled with thoughts about that person, then you have your answer.
M: Answer to what?
R: That you are the most important person in my life.
M: You know what is the best thing about this blog?
R: What?
M: We couldn't come up with any negatives.
Looking on the brightside,
Ryan and Mayan
M: Let us start with the good.
R: First off, I get to play video games all day. I don't worry about what I look like. I wear a sweatshirt all day. Everyday.
M: Well, I'm too busy for video games but I do enjoy wearing my hair in a messy bun on the top of my head.
R: What are you laughing at?
M: I just think its funny that we could only come up with one positive before becoming silent.
R: There are more positives... i
M: ...its just hard to think about them when all I can wish for right now is a hug from you.
R: If I wanted a square girlfriend I would have found a square girlfriend.
M: I don't know what that means...
R You know... square... like a computer?
M: Ohhhh, I am square because all you see of me is skype. And that keeps me in a square box. You're so smart. Can't we think of any more positives?
R: You get to travel the world! And I get to learn about the world through you. And! I get to come visit you... and my sister!
M: I can't wait for you to come visit. I feel like Prague is my baby and I just want you to come meet him!
R: You had a baby without me? When were you going to tell me about this baby?
M: The day I come to pick you up from the airport.
R: I see. You know what a big positive is? I am able to miss you.
M: You are so right. I actually like missing you. It makes me appreciate the time we have together. I will never take the time we spend on the couch watching TV, or the time we spend cooking a snack for granted ever again.
R: Most people in long term relationships don't usually give themselves the chance to miss their partner.
M: They never know what it would be like without their significant other. This is an important thing to know.
R: Because I can appreciate you, because you grow the most when you are apart. And in the moment you realize that 98% of your day is filled with thoughts about that person, then you have your answer.
M: Answer to what?
R: That you are the most important person in my life.
M: You know what is the best thing about this blog?
R: What?
M: We couldn't come up with any negatives.
Looking on the brightside,
Ryan and Mayan
Thursday, September 9, 2010
The Californian and The Praguer
M: I must say, the whole living on opposite ends of the world is not as bad I thought it would be. The first few weeks of traveling were a little bit difficult but, with the extreme helpfulness of the international internet plan with my Kindle 2, I was able to get e-mails off to Ryan and my parents to let them know how I was doing and where I was. Finally, now settled in Prague, Ryan and I Skype for an hour or two every night!
R: Skyping is nice, but its strange to be starting my day when she is going to sleep. Oh, and its weird saying goodnight! I have to say goodnight at one in the afternoon! And Mayan doesn't say goodnight because... she's waking up at that time. I only really have one main worry so far...
M: What is that?
R: I'm not scared of losing you, because our love is too powerful for that, but i am scared that you will change and not be the same person. because I want to marry the person you are now... not saying that I wouldn't if you change but, you are perfect to me.
M: You are the cutest person in the world. It is a fact. I understand what you mean, but I want to change. I want to grow. I promise not to change into someone who is hard to love. I just want to absorb everything I can from this culture. I want so badly to be a Praguer.
R: Sweetie you can but you don't have a need to change who you are, right? I dont want you to change how you love me, and how you want to be with me for the rest of your life... i dont want you to change how you are happy being with me no matter what... i dont want you to stop thinking about me... i just love you, sweetie pie!
M: If anything, how much i learn, grow and change will help me appreciate you more! Our love is awesome. It is like my favorite music, or a really good pastry. Or pancakes. Our love is similar to pancakes.
R: Gross.
In love,
Mayan and Ryan
R: Skyping is nice, but its strange to be starting my day when she is going to sleep. Oh, and its weird saying goodnight! I have to say goodnight at one in the afternoon! And Mayan doesn't say goodnight because... she's waking up at that time. I only really have one main worry so far...
M: What is that?
R: I'm not scared of losing you, because our love is too powerful for that, but i am scared that you will change and not be the same person. because I want to marry the person you are now... not saying that I wouldn't if you change but, you are perfect to me.
M: You are the cutest person in the world. It is a fact. I understand what you mean, but I want to change. I want to grow. I promise not to change into someone who is hard to love. I just want to absorb everything I can from this culture. I want so badly to be a Praguer.
R: Sweetie you can but you don't have a need to change who you are, right? I dont want you to change how you love me, and how you want to be with me for the rest of your life... i dont want you to change how you are happy being with me no matter what... i dont want you to stop thinking about me... i just love you, sweetie pie!
M: If anything, how much i learn, grow and change will help me appreciate you more! Our love is awesome. It is like my favorite music, or a really good pastry. Or pancakes. Our love is similar to pancakes.
R: Gross.
In love,
Mayan and Ryan
Monday, August 30, 2010
The Love of our Lifetime
Hi Guys,
Just Mayan tonight... Ry and I are a little too emotional to write a full post, and I suspect thats the reason we haven't posted lately. There is so much to say lately and I feel our hearts are full of volatile emotion that runs raw and ebbs against our love. These past few weeks have been a test to see just how strong our love is. We're passing with flying colors, but it takes every ounce of strength to avoid the tears.
I made this video for Ryan, but also for my trip. Ryan hasn't seen the whole thing yet because it was too sad for him. But, seeing Ry's smiles gives me happiness like nothing else in the world, so I watch it... over and over again.
I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do.
Love,
Mayan
Just Mayan tonight... Ry and I are a little too emotional to write a full post, and I suspect thats the reason we haven't posted lately. There is so much to say lately and I feel our hearts are full of volatile emotion that runs raw and ebbs against our love. These past few weeks have been a test to see just how strong our love is. We're passing with flying colors, but it takes every ounce of strength to avoid the tears.
I made this video for Ryan, but also for my trip. Ryan hasn't seen the whole thing yet because it was too sad for him. But, seeing Ry's smiles gives me happiness like nothing else in the world, so I watch it... over and over again.
I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do.
Love,
Mayan
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Leaving on a jet plane...
As we count our final hours together before Mayan flies off the Prague for the semester, we find ourselves wondering what will be the most memorable way to pass the time.
So far today we have:
1. Picked up Peet's Coffee on the way to Nordstrom Rack, where Mayan found three of her favorite brand of shirts and a new pair of ballet flats. Ryan dutifully helped her realize a pair of Ugg boots are not a stylish enough choice for Europe.
2. Picked up a Cheesehouse sandwich, aka the best sandwiches in the Northern Hemisphere, and returned home.
3. Packed Mayan's bag to head back to LA.
4. Realized that the shirts from Nordstrom Rack were too big, so went to exchange them.
5. Played a little baseball in the front yard. Ryan had to chase after a few of Mayan's hits.
6. Played 6 different sports in Wii. Mayan found out her Wii age was 46 today. Disappointment still lingers.
7. ...Which leads us to now, where Mayan is diligently blogging while Ryan watches the Giants game quietly.
It a good day, mostly because we've spent the entire day together. Still, there is a certain uneasiness that comes with not knowing what the future will bring. Sure, we hope to Skype everyday, but we know that might not happen. We hope that e-mail will keep us in touch, but we know we will still feel far apart. Still, we have about two weeks left before Mayan leaves the country. She will be working at CLU until she leaves. Ryan plans on pumping iron to pass the time. Video games also help.
Both of us hope that this blog might be our anchor, somewhere we can 'come home to.' We hope that you guys will stay with us as we venture on the journey of the next four months.
Love,
My and Ry
So far today we have:
1. Picked up Peet's Coffee on the way to Nordstrom Rack, where Mayan found three of her favorite brand of shirts and a new pair of ballet flats. Ryan dutifully helped her realize a pair of Ugg boots are not a stylish enough choice for Europe.
2. Picked up a Cheesehouse sandwich, aka the best sandwiches in the Northern Hemisphere, and returned home.
3. Packed Mayan's bag to head back to LA.
4. Realized that the shirts from Nordstrom Rack were too big, so went to exchange them.
5. Played a little baseball in the front yard. Ryan had to chase after a few of Mayan's hits.
6. Played 6 different sports in Wii. Mayan found out her Wii age was 46 today. Disappointment still lingers.
7. ...Which leads us to now, where Mayan is diligently blogging while Ryan watches the Giants game quietly.
It a good day, mostly because we've spent the entire day together. Still, there is a certain uneasiness that comes with not knowing what the future will bring. Sure, we hope to Skype everyday, but we know that might not happen. We hope that e-mail will keep us in touch, but we know we will still feel far apart. Still, we have about two weeks left before Mayan leaves the country. She will be working at CLU until she leaves. Ryan plans on pumping iron to pass the time. Video games also help.
Both of us hope that this blog might be our anchor, somewhere we can 'come home to.' We hope that you guys will stay with us as we venture on the journey of the next four months.
Love,
My and Ry
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
OMG, Mom! I totally made E! News tonight! Love, Bristol
The cast of Jersey Shore. Bristol Palin & Levi whatshisname. Lady Gaga. Brett Favre.
Say it with us.... Media Tarts. Because we aren't comfortably saying what we actually want to say.
R:There are a lot of musicians in this boat. Like Britney Spears.
M: What makes you think of Britney Spears?
R: Just 'cuz it seems like she's always trying to get the attention of the media... by shaving her head...
M: Why? Who do you think?
R: Actually, I change my answer. Lady Gaga. I think she is weird so people will remember her. She wants to stand out.
M: Let the record show that I respect Lady Gaga's music. I like the way she sings and plays piano somewhat decently. See example here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-pRJE3kTGw
R: I never said she was bad, I just think she dresses up like a WWF wrestler.
M: Okay but I think Lady Gaga isn't a fame.... tart.... in the way Bristol Palin is. Her and the baby daddy got back together and "separated" just to be on the cover of magazines.
R: I don't even want to know who Bristol Palin is. I'm too mad about Brett Favre. Yeah. I don't know how to put what I think about Brett Farve into complete sentences. Mostly it would just be a string of insults.
M: Lets hear it. My first one would be idiot.
R: Douchebag. (Wow, Ry.) Lint Licker.
M: Okay, lets justify some of those.
R: He mostly is a traitor.
M: To who?
R: To the Packers! And everyone in the world! He's a liar. And a jerk because his sweet play beat the Niners.
M: This is personal isn't it?
R: The thing about Brett Favre is he starts something and then just watches the media have a field day with it! He sits back and just revels in the media fenzy. How is what Brett Favre's doing with his life NBC newsworthy?
M: Couldn't that be said about any of the people we have mentioned?
R: They all make the news for no apparent reason. There is a reason we have E! News.
M: False. Its for Chelsea Lately.
R: I meant the show E! News. Strictly a show... about people we shouldn't care about.
M: So who is newsworthy? The people who do-good for the world?
R: I don't really enjoy the news anyways; its so depressing. When thats the only thing people see or hear on the news it doesn't bode well for our society. Sorry. Got kind of deep on that one.
M: I'm down here with you, bub, So you are depressed by the cast of Jersey Shore.
R: I've never even seen it. The only person I have ever heard about is that Snuuki girl. Shuutki? Snooki? She looks like a man.
M; Miss Swan say she looka-like-a-man.
R: She really does though.
M: I'm thinking more Oompa Loompa.
R: Yeah, but... like a man Oompa Loompa. And all the people on Jersey Shore are not intelligent at all. Its bad.
M: So... consensus... only smart people should be allowed on TV.
R: No.... not only smart people! I would never be allowed on TV.
M: If only smart people were on TV, it would be a 24/7 marathon of Jeopardy. And it would be AWESOME.
R: So I would get about three right per day.
M: And I would get two. We're not media tarts.
Sigh. One day the media world will be set right again. One day.
Brett Favre, You suck.
Sincerely,
Mayan & Ryan.
Say it with us.... Media Tarts. Because we aren't comfortably saying what we actually want to say.
R:There are a lot of musicians in this boat. Like Britney Spears.
M: What makes you think of Britney Spears?
R: Just 'cuz it seems like she's always trying to get the attention of the media... by shaving her head...
M: Why? Who do you think?
R: Actually, I change my answer. Lady Gaga. I think she is weird so people will remember her. She wants to stand out.
M: Let the record show that I respect Lady Gaga's music. I like the way she sings and plays piano somewhat decently. See example here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-pRJE3kTGw
R: I never said she was bad, I just think she dresses up like a WWF wrestler.
M: Okay but I think Lady Gaga isn't a fame.... tart.... in the way Bristol Palin is. Her and the baby daddy got back together and "separated" just to be on the cover of magazines.
R: I don't even want to know who Bristol Palin is. I'm too mad about Brett Favre. Yeah. I don't know how to put what I think about Brett Farve into complete sentences. Mostly it would just be a string of insults.
M: Lets hear it. My first one would be idiot.
R: Douchebag. (Wow, Ry.) Lint Licker.
M: Okay, lets justify some of those.
R: He mostly is a traitor.
M: To who?
R: To the Packers! And everyone in the world! He's a liar. And a jerk because his sweet play beat the Niners.
M: This is personal isn't it?
R: The thing about Brett Favre is he starts something and then just watches the media have a field day with it! He sits back and just revels in the media fenzy. How is what Brett Favre's doing with his life NBC newsworthy?
M: Couldn't that be said about any of the people we have mentioned?
R: They all make the news for no apparent reason. There is a reason we have E! News.
M: False. Its for Chelsea Lately.
R: I meant the show E! News. Strictly a show... about people we shouldn't care about.
M: So who is newsworthy? The people who do-good for the world?
R: I don't really enjoy the news anyways; its so depressing. When thats the only thing people see or hear on the news it doesn't bode well for our society. Sorry. Got kind of deep on that one.
M: I'm down here with you, bub, So you are depressed by the cast of Jersey Shore.
R: I've never even seen it. The only person I have ever heard about is that Snuuki girl. Shuutki? Snooki? She looks like a man.
M; Miss Swan say she looka-like-a-man.
R: She really does though.
M: I'm thinking more Oompa Loompa.
R: Yeah, but... like a man Oompa Loompa. And all the people on Jersey Shore are not intelligent at all. Its bad.
M: So... consensus... only smart people should be allowed on TV.
R: No.... not only smart people! I would never be allowed on TV.
M: If only smart people were on TV, it would be a 24/7 marathon of Jeopardy. And it would be AWESOME.
R: So I would get about three right per day.
M: And I would get two. We're not media tarts.
Sigh. One day the media world will be set right again. One day.
Brett Favre, You suck.
Sincerely,
Mayan & Ryan.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Fun stuff... FO' FREE!
If you are expecting financial advice, you might rather visit Bill Gates blog. BUT! If you would like to find out 5 of our favorite dates that cost (almost) nothing... then read on, my friends, read on.
5. Take a Walk
Okay, I understand this sounds boring. Fine, you can exchange this with biking. Or fruitbootin' (Ryan would like it to be noted that he resents that fact I refer to Rollerblading as fruitbootin'). Or running, if you're that ambitious.
We are simple. We love, love, love to walk around together. Just walk and talk. if you haven't noticed, this world is absolutely beautiful. Before Ryan stopped me from my mile-a-minute life-speed, I never took the time to notice the little things- the way the sun hits the buildings at dusk, how people watching can be the most interesting way to spend a day, that slowing down to enjoy a meal at the table is much more satisfying than eating a bowl of oatmeal while walking to class. So take a walk.
4. Picnic
Okay, so its not totally free, but we assume you eat sometime, right? Packing up the picnic cooler is half the fun! Spend a little time in the kitchen making sandwiches, potato or macaroni salad or a nice, green salad.
Bring a blanket, a frisbee, basketball or soccer ball and head to a park, or even your own yard! People make the mistake of thinking you have to leave the house to have fun. Which leads me to my next favorite thing to do...
3. Stargaze
Points if you can get out of a metropolis, but seriously, stargazing is so amazing. All it takes is a couple big blankets and a watchful eye. You have a lawn, so use it! Or go to a close park.. you can walk there ;) Keep track of who can see the most shooting stars! (Ryan ALWAYS win this game).
2. Rent a movie (from the Library!)
Most people don't know their their stuffy old local library actually might offer a large selections of DVDs to checkout. Pretty cool. If they don't you can get a Red Box DVD for 99 cents at a local grocery store. Movies are fun because its totally relaxing and you can discuss what you liked/didn't like afterwards :)
1. Free concert in the park!
Most cities offer a "free concert in the park" during the summer. By now, you guys probably know how obsessed we are with music... and especially concerts. Look it up on your local city website and see what you can find!
Or take a drive to get to one. Even if you haven't heard of them before, check them out! There are so many great unknown bands out there. And you never know, they could end up being the next big thing! (Ryan recommends San Jose's Music in the Park)
We sincerely hope you are enjoying summer and will stop by to leave us your favorite free date ideas! We love hearing from you :)
My love don't cost a thing,
My & Ry
5. Take a Walk
Okay, I understand this sounds boring. Fine, you can exchange this with biking. Or fruitbootin' (Ryan would like it to be noted that he resents that fact I refer to Rollerblading as fruitbootin'). Or running, if you're that ambitious.
We are simple. We love, love, love to walk around together. Just walk and talk. if you haven't noticed, this world is absolutely beautiful. Before Ryan stopped me from my mile-a-minute life-speed, I never took the time to notice the little things- the way the sun hits the buildings at dusk, how people watching can be the most interesting way to spend a day, that slowing down to enjoy a meal at the table is much more satisfying than eating a bowl of oatmeal while walking to class. So take a walk.
4. Picnic
Okay, so its not totally free, but we assume you eat sometime, right? Packing up the picnic cooler is half the fun! Spend a little time in the kitchen making sandwiches, potato or macaroni salad or a nice, green salad.
Bring a blanket, a frisbee, basketball or soccer ball and head to a park, or even your own yard! People make the mistake of thinking you have to leave the house to have fun. Which leads me to my next favorite thing to do...3. Stargaze
Points if you can get out of a metropolis, but seriously, stargazing is so amazing. All it takes is a couple big blankets and a watchful eye. You have a lawn, so use it! Or go to a close park.. you can walk there ;) Keep track of who can see the most shooting stars! (Ryan ALWAYS win this game).
2. Rent a movie (from the Library!)
Most people don't know their their stuffy old local library actually might offer a large selections of DVDs to checkout. Pretty cool. If they don't you can get a Red Box DVD for 99 cents at a local grocery store. Movies are fun because its totally relaxing and you can discuss what you liked/didn't like afterwards :)
1. Free concert in the park!
Most cities offer a "free concert in the park" during the summer. By now, you guys probably know how obsessed we are with music... and especially concerts. Look it up on your local city website and see what you can find!
Or take a drive to get to one. Even if you haven't heard of them before, check them out! There are so many great unknown bands out there. And you never know, they could end up being the next big thing! (Ryan recommends San Jose's Music in the Park)We sincerely hope you are enjoying summer and will stop by to leave us your favorite free date ideas! We love hearing from you :)
My love don't cost a thing,
My & Ry
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