On turning THIRTY!

On turning THIRTY!!!!!!

My blog was going really well for awhile, and then I got lazy. I'm really not sure exactly how this happened, but I have a general idea. You see, I changed positions at work a few months back, leaving me with much less time for slacking off (#hashtagworkinggirlprobs). When I get home after work, this bright red screen keeps appearing in my living room and I don't know how to stop it! (insert Netflix emoji here). So when you think about it, it's technically not my fault that I haven't written a post in 8 months. Blame = shifted.

I figured it was about time to log back on to the ole' blog not because I received several requests for a new post (which I have by the way, and it makes me SOOOOO happy that people are actually still reading this thing!), and not because I have run out of shows on Netflix (which is also true, and also sucks royally). Today's post is being written because this coming Friday marks a milestone in my life! This milestone is crazy and sad and depressing and million other negative things, but a milestone nonetheless. This Friday is my 30th birthday!!!!!

30!!! 

THIRTY!!!! 

The big 3-0!!! 

That means that tomorrow is officially my last full day in my twenties! No more blaming my stupid mistakes on being a kid. No more using age as an excuse to not do this or not say that. As of Friday I will officially be a big girl. And you know what? It sucks ass. I have known for quite some time that this day was coming (for about 29 years now) but it is still hitting me like a ton of bricks. And there is absolutely nothing I can do about it! So instead of spending the ENTIRE post complaining about all of the goals that I have not accomplished (a big thanks to my desolate uterus for that one), I am going to instead list the amazing things that HAVE happened so far in my life. Because if we are being honest, the past 30 years have been pretty kick ass.

1. I am married to my best friend ♥ 6 years ago I was lucky enough to meet the most amazing man in the world, and for some crazy reason he picked me as his wife! I couldn't imagine a better person to be my husband, and he reminds me every day why I love him so much!

2. I have the best family a person could ever ask for. Between my parents, siblings, in-laws and nieces & nephews, I couldn't have lucked out any more! They seriously kick ass and you should probably definitely be jealous.

3. I have had the honor of meeting and getting to know all of my grandparents. For some people this may not seem like a huge accomplishment, but personally spending time with the 4 people that had a hand in creating you? That is an amazing feeling!

4. I have the 2 best fur-babies ever, who have made me a momma despite my baron reproductive system! I may not be able to bring them to the mall, or family gatherings, or pretty much anywhere where there will be humans/breakables/food/clean floors, but they are pretty damn awesome to have around!

Cj & Casper

5. I know that I already mentioned my nieces and nephews, but those 10 little rugrats need their own number. Those babies make me happier than anything, and number 11 will be no exception! (That's right--another niece/nephew on the way!!) 

6. I may not live in a mansion or drive a Ferrari, but the hubs and I have made a pretty great life for ourselves. Our quaint little house filled with 1 too many pictures and a million nick nacks is perfect, and the small town we have nestled ourselves into is an amazing place to live!

7. We are going to Europe next year!!!! That's right, next October we will be jetting off to Ireland to kiss the Blarney Stone, take in the beauty of the Cliffs of Moher and frolic through the lush countryside!!! I may not make it there before 30 but damnit I am looking forward to every minute of it!

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8. I have had my heart broken countless times, and I have broken a few hearts along the way. I have made mistakes, cried a million tears and carry regret deep inside. But every experience has been a life lesson, and every day that passes is a reflection of the last 30 years. So in the words of my hubs, age is a number that I have earned, and I will try my very best to embrace it!


.....Here's to thirty and thriving!!!.....

Photo dump number 437670...or something like that

Photo dump number 437670...or something like that

Time for another photo dump!!! Which is basically another way of saying that I am a post writing slacker and I haven't shared any of these photos with you. Photo dump has a much better ring to it, dontchathink?

Nothing much new to report around here, still loving my new job and my dad will be moving down here in 2 days. The annual Keen Thanksgiving numero tres was a huge success, although half of the attending guests had the flu and the other half were being germaphobes and washing their hands every 25 seconds. And yes, the second half was me. Speaking of Christmas (good segway, right?)..Christmas is in like 3 weeks guys!! I am like super duper shit my pants excited! Besides the fact that everything is beautifully decorated and Christmas music is playing on all of the radio stations, everyone is SO much happier! Something about emptying your bank account on presents and sweeping up pine needles every 30 seconds puts everyone in such a good mood!! And even though is was 80 degrees today (80 degrees people) it is really starting to feel like Christmas here in the sunshine state!

Let's talk about TV, shall we?? TWD!!! SOA!!!! OMG I can't even believe this week's episodes!!! If you have no idea what I am talking about then shame on you and you need to turn on Netflix like yesterday and catch up. As I am writing this sentence I am debating whether or not I should be a spoiler and gush about everything that happened this week....ok, whatever, I'll let you find out on your own. But seriouslyyyyyy I can't even stand it! And now I have to wait until FEBRUARY to watch TWD and I only have one more Teller Tuesday forever. This is too much to handle...

Photo dump time!!!!!!

This is my nephew Mason, who is seriously one of the coolest people you will ever meet. And his hair is better than yours...omg look at that face

Thanksgiving dinner!!! And yes I needed two plates...and no I'm not sorry...

 Seriously, that french onion soup is magazine worthy

 My sexy hubby carving the turkey!

And since there's not enough food in this post....

And for good measure here's one of the hubs and I out to eat...

2 years ago, my life changed forever

2 years ago, my life changed forever

It has been two years since my life was changed forever. 730 days since my best friend became my husband. 17,531 hours since I uttered those 2 words that would forever connect me with another person. "I Do." Today the hubs and I celebrate 2 years of marriage. 2 YEARS!!! I can't believe how fast these last 2 years flew by and how amazing they have been! We have accomplished so much and yet we still have our whole lives ahead of us. What could be more amazing than that?

There are a few ways to handle our anniversary in blog land. I could tell you the story of how we met, how the sparks flew and the journey unfolded, but you can read that here. I could also tell you all about the proposal and how amazingly perfect it was, but that moment will forever be between me and the hubs. I could tell you all about the wedding: the dress, the details and everything in between. But I won't. Instead I am going to list just a few of the reasons that I love him more than anything else in the world.

The way he stands 6 inches from the TV when the Lakers are playing

When he calls me "Love"

That he not only accepts my crazy OCD tendencies, but he goes along with them

The way he puts my feelings first, before anything else

How he loves me just as much in front of others as when we are alone

Now matter how much he hates it, he will always drive slower when I am in the car

For as many complaints as he has about my purple fleece blanket, he continues to put up with it night after night..just for me

No matter how insane of an idea I come up with, he will go along with it

The way he knows me better than anyone else, and has no problem calling me out when need be

The way that no matter where we are, I feel safer knowing that he is there

He has an endless supply of quarters for me and my vending machine addiction

The fact that he switched sides of the bed for me when we first met

His hugs and kisses always come when I need them the most

He will always have a center console full of receipts to wipe your face after you throw up

And the biggest reason of all?? He loves me for me. He loves my crazy colorful wardrobe and my obsession with Jeopardy. He loves the fact that I suck at sports and rock at board games. With every new tattoo or different hair color, he only loves me more. And for that, I am the luckiest person in the world.

Happy Anniversary Swick. I love you more than you will ever know <3

50 random questions...PLUS today I am 28 + 364 days old...

50 random questions...PLUS today I am 28 + 364 days old...

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Ok so can we talk about how bummed I am that tomorrow is my 29th birthday?! 29 guys!!! That means that this is my last birthday EVER that will start with a 2...starting next year I will have a 3 in front of my age (barf)...But I have grown so accustomed to the 2 in the front--what am I going to do?? Getting old sucks.

Since I don't want to totally depress you today (I'll save that for tomorrow on my IG feed) I will instead steal Juliette's questions for today...mainly because I haven't written a post in way too long and 2nd because I love question posts.


1. What are you wearing? I am actually wearing the same outfit that I wore a few months ago when I took a pic of myself..and since I currently have period acne on my chin and my hair is gross and frizzy from the humidity, I'll share the old pic...there's a dress in there too, I just apparently chose not to take a picture of it...  

2. Ever been in love? Yes. I won't get all mushy and tell you how much I love my hubs, but seriously guys...he is the best..like kick-you-in-the-crotch-spit-on-your-neck-fantastically the best.   3. Ever had a terrible breakup? I'm sure they were terrible at the time, but looking back now there was nothing traumatic or unusual about them.  They needed to be gone from my life, and so they were..easy peasy.   4. How tall are you? 5' 1"   5. How much do you weigh? A whopping 100 pounds...can't keep weight on to save my life   6. Any tattoos? You would never know it but I have 12...and I can't wait to go back for 13 and 14   7. Any piercings? Currently just a few holes in my ears..over the years I had my nose, tongue and belly button, but one by one they disappeared.   8. OTP (one true pair, favorite fictional couple)? OMG it is a huge toss up between Noah and Allie, Edward & Bella, Monica & Chandler or Gerry & Holly...way too many to choose from

9. Favorite show? Friends, The Walking Dead, Sons of Anarchy, Jeopardy, Rehab Addict   10. Favorite bands? I like a lot of single artists...but if I had to choose a band I would say Sugarland   11. Something you miss? Our family that still lives up North   12. Favorite song? Pretty much anything by Chris Young...especially the Black Dress song   13. How old are you? 28 + 364 days...not 29 for another few hours suckas!!   14. Zodiac sign? Leo   15. Quality you look for in a partner? Someone who can make me laugh, loves country music and can protect me from anything...also someone who will hold my hair while I'm a puking mess..thanks babe <3   16. Favorite quote? "I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." -Marilyn Monroe   17. Favorite actor? Morgan Freeman because he's amazing and Zac Efron because obviously.  

  18. Favorite color? Neon green   19. Loud music or soft? Soft, unless I am in a super bad mood..then loud   20. Where do you go when you're sad? My bedroom or my bathroom   21. How long does it take you to shower? Usually like 10 or 15 minutes...I am a huge water hog   22. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? Thirty-five minutes from the time I open my eyes to the time I am in my car. (Yet somehow it takes me an hour and half to get ready on the weekend...)   23. Ever been in a physical fight? No...unless you count when I was like 9 and I beat up a little girl who was like 6 for calling my mom a bitch...don't mess with a gal's momma   24. Turn on? When my hubs sings to me   25. Turn off? When people whistle   26. The reason I started blogging? I was already blog stalking like 10 blogs and I figured why not join in! Also, my mom said that I have a ton of interesting crap to write about so I should start one..   27. Fears? The dark, dying, losing someone I love, strangers, heights, enclosed spaces   28. Last thing that made you cry? Last night we were watching SOA and *someone's* funeral was going on...and *someone* put a picture inside *someone else's* cut....and I can't say anymore because my sister hasn't seen that part yet and she will KILL me if I spoil it for her...but MAN that was a rough episode

  29. Last time you said you loved someone? This morning when I hung up the phone with my hubs.   30. Meaning behind the name of your blog? Because my last name is Keen (duh) and it kind of sounds like "Keeping up with the Kardashians," except without all of the ugly crying faces and money floating around.   31. Last book you read? It's been wayyyyyyy too long since I've read a book, but I think it was when I re-read the Twilight Series a few months back   32. The book you're currently reading? Absolutely nothing right now..but you know what? I go on my cruise in a few days so I don't even care   33. Last show you watched? Sons of Anarchy   34. Last person you talked to? Ummmm, one of my coworkers...we will call her Yelena.   35. The relationship between you and the person you last texted? It's a group message between my sister, myself and my mom..the current convo?? My brother-in-law left a dead goldfish in a Ziploc bag on the table today...he wants to return it to the pet store for a refund...it cost one dollar. Good times.   36. Favorite food? Italian every day  

    37. Place you want to visit? Ireland first and then Greece...I guess I wouldn't turn down Italy and Scotland along the way   38. Last place you were? Aside from my desk? I would have to agree with Juliette and say the bathroom.   39. Do you have a crush? Does a husband count? This is a weird question if you are older than the age of 13...next   40. Last time you kissed someone? This morning before the hubs left for work...half asleep morning breath kisses are great   41. Last time you were insulted? I feel like the hubs said something mildly insulting last night..for the life of me I can't remember what it was, so clearly it wasn't anything too important   42. Favorite flavor of sweet? Caramel is up there on my list...pretty close is watermelon anything and nerds...and then of course dr. pepper   43. What instruments do you play? I play a mean set of drums on rock band   44. Favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring. It is just a plain white gold band but it means more to me than any other piece of jewelry, and it is the only one I never ever ever take off.   45. Last sport you played? Ummmm, I think basketball in the driveway a few days ago   46. Last song you sang? "If I ever leave this world Alive" by Flogging Molly. The song is fantastic and if you haven't heard it you need to listen right away..I've even nicely included it for you below...

  47. Favorite chat up line? Ok so I didn't know what this meant so I googled it....((Chat-Up Line: A pick-up line or chat-up line is a conversation opener with the intent of engaging an unfamiliar person for romance or dating. Overt and sometimes humorous displays of romantic interest, pick-up lines advertise the wit of their speakers to their target listeners. They are most commonly used by men who pick up women.))    ....My actual answer is that I hate pick up lines and they are cheesy...get over yourself and just say hello you toolbag   48. Have you ever used it? Never   49. Last time you hung out with anyone? Last night I hung out with my sister, brother in law and the kiddos...we chalked int he driveway, took Casper for a walk and went out for some Mexican   50. Who should answer these questions next? Ummm.....anyone who reads this today... Sooooo tomorrow is the big 29..you probably won't see me around these parts since I'll be under my blanket pretending to be 28.