The Good Wife's Guide

The Good Wife's Guide

From Housekeeping Monthly, 13 May, 1955.
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Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed.


Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.


Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.


Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Run a dustcloth over the tables.


During the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering to his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.

Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.


Be happy to see him.


Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.


Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first - remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.


Don't greet him with complaints and problems.


Don't complain if he's late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work.


Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or lie him down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.


Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.

Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.


A good wife always knows her place.

Top 10 reasons to break your leg

So as much as I despise having a broken leg, there is some situations that it really isn't that bad. I have decided a Top Ten list will suffice in showing you what I mean:


10. Being waited on hand and foot. Anytime I need something, people are always so eager to help me out. They feel bad for me, and even without asking I get things that I could probably do myself done. It's not half bad.

9. Being late is expected. Let's be honest, I am not always on time for things, but now that I have a broken leg, nobody cares. It is pretty much expected.

8. I can use the motorized carts at stores and I won't get kicked out. I do feel kinda bad when an old lady is walking past and here I am, 20 years old driving around a cart. But she could be doing the same. I just don't like the dirty looks I get from those old ladies.

7. Having a broken leg can be an excuse for any activity I would rather not be doing and would normally say yes to just because I have no reason not to. For example: institute dances. Now don't get me wrong, on occasion an institute dance here and there never hurt anybody. But for the most part, they are awkward and I really don't enjoy them all that much. Good thing I have a broken leg, huh!

6. Attention. Ha ha this sounds pathetic, but its true. Everyone seems to feel bad for the cripple girl, especially if she is all alone. Not many girls will approach me and ask me about my leg, but nearly every guy will. This can also be a very bad thing though. It's a double-edged knife. You get the good along with the bad, so be careful.

5. Upper body strength. I have always had really strong legs, but my upper body is pretty wimpy. Now that I can't really work my legs out all that much, I have to focus on my arms. It will be awesome when I am rock climbing and will actually be able to rely on more than just my legs. Let's just hope I can get all my strength built back up in them. And using crutches has got to a good workout for your upper body, right?

4. I don't feel bad using elevators. So at work we have elevators and stairs. Its also the same way at school, the mall, pretty much everywhere. In the past, I always feel bad using the elevator. I don't feel worthy or something. I am perfectly capable, so I should use that to my advantage and walk up those stairs! Well now, I am not exactly capable, and I use the elevator every chance I get. And I don't feel bad at all.

3. Going to conference, or any other public event. I get star treatment; it's amazing. I went to General Conference earlier today and I didn't have to wait in any lines, I got to sit in the handicapped seating, which is a lot more spacious, and everyone there was super nice to me. They even offered me a wheelchair. I didn't use it, but I could have. We got in and out of there so fast because we didn't have to wait in lines.

2. Handicapped parking privileges. Can I just tell you that this is worth breaking your leg for, well almost. They actually give you 2 handicapped parking passes, so I have one, and my friend has the other. It saves so much time everywhere I go. And it is good for another 3 months. I love it.

1. Jumping lines in Disneyland! So I am going to Disneyland in a few weeks, and if you have a broken leg you don't have to wait in any lines! Seriously, if you ever break your leg, you have to plan a trip to Disneyland while you are still recovering. I can't wait!!!


Well there you have it. Enjoy.

Linkin' up!!!

I just searched my facebook friends for blogs and the ones that came up I added, so if you don't want to be linked just let me know....

I must be really bored.

1. First thing you wash in the shower? Hair
2. What color is your favorite hoodie? I love all hoodies... my favorite is probably my roxy zip up with hearts all over it.
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? I would. And I will.
4.Do you plan outfits? No- waste of time
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Anxious,
6. Whats the closest thing to you thats red? My blackberry
7. Do you say aim or a-i-m? a-i-m
8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? The las dream I remember was a couple weeks ago and I was going to prom... weird.
9. Did you meet anybody new today? Well I suppose I did.
10. What are you craving right now? I am craving fresh air. I want to go running so bad. Stupid broken leg.
11. Do you floss? Yes.
12. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? my Grandmother.
13. When was the last time you talked on aim? I don't use aim, but I occasionally use MSN and I talked to Chelsee most recently.
14. Are you emotional? Depends on the situation.
15. Would you dance to the taco song? Huh?
16. Have you ever counted to 1,000? No.
17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Lick it. I am extremely slow when it comes to eating ice cream.
18. Do you like your hair? When it cooperates.
19. Do you like yourself? I do.
20. Have you ever met a celebrity? A few. My dad saw Paris Hilton skiing a couple weeks ago.
21. Do you like cottage cheese? No and no.
22. What are you listening to right now? Boys like Girls.
23. How many countries have you visited? Mexico.
24. Are your parents strict? I don't think so. They are amazing though.
25. Would you go sky diving? I will go sky diving. I was supposed to go last summer but every time we scheduled it was too windy. Sad day.
26. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? Why not?
27. Would you throw potatoes at him? Honestly. Who would do that?
28. Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in? Nope.
29. Have you ever been in a castle? I have stayed in a cabin at Bear Lake that looks like a castle. I slept in a round bed with red silk sheets there too. How funny is that?
30. Do you rent movies often? Yes.
31. Who sits in behind you in your math class? Well, the most recent math class I took was online.
32. Have you made a prank phone call? Not in the past 10 years or so.
33. Do you own a gun? My dad does.
34. Can you count backwards from 74? If I felt the need.
35. Who are you going to be with tonight? Chelsee.
36. Brown or white eggs? Brown- the omega-3 eggs. I like healthy things.
37. Do you own something from Hot Topic? I hate that store. I feel so out of place in there, so I avoid it.
38. Ever been on a train? I actually have a train phobia. Weird, huh?
39. Ever been in love? Yes.
40. Do you have a cell phone? Indeed.
41. Are you too forgiving? Completely. To a fault.
42. Do you use chap stick? Yes.
43. What is your best friend doing tomorrow? Well I have a lot of best friends. Chels will be driving to Idaho, Nat will be in Washington DC, Kylee will be working, Rose will be doing homework, Louise will be being awesome, my mom will be in St. George, Ty will be in the MTC, my dog will be licking herself, Erin will be getting drunk, Alex will be with her husband, my brother will probably be on a date.... I think that should suffice for now.
44. Can you use chop sticks? Not very well.
45. Ever have cream puffs? Yes. They are enjoyable.
46. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Yeah- it was good but some parts were a little too graphic for my taste.
47. What was the last question you asked? I asked my mom to help me carry my purse.
48. What was the last CD you bought? Spice girls hahaha!
49. Boys or girls? I like boys. I also like Boys like Girls. And I am a girl.
50. What is your bus number for school? When I was in Elementary I rode bus #87.
51. Is your hair curly? Naturally, yes. I straighten it a lot though.
52. Last time you cried? A couple weeks ago probably.
53. Ever walked into a wall? I'm sure I have.
54. Do looks matter? Yeah.
55. Have you ever bought anything from Pac Sun? Yes.
56. Have you ever slapped someone? Yes. It was deserved though.
57. Favorite time of the year? SUMMER.
58. Favorite color? Green.
59. Are you sarcastic? Always. Its kinda a problem.
60. Do you have any tattoos? Nope.
61. The last person you held hands with? Bret.
62. Do you sleep with the TV on? I can't stand the TV on while I'm sleeping.
63. Where was your default picture taken? What's a default picture?
64. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? No.
65. Do you like your life right now? Yes I do.
66. How often do you talk on the phone? Whenever I need to.
67. What is your favorite animal? Zebra.
68. What was the most recent thing you bought? A car wash.
69. Do you have good vision? Yes and no.
70. Can you hula hoop? It is one of my hidden talents. I am actually amazing at it.
71. Could you ever forgive a cheater? In a relationship, no. In a game, maybe. In a marriage, I could because we are told to do everything we can to make it work. But dang, it would be hard.
72. Do you have a job? Yes. 2 in fact.
73. Can you handle the truth? Most of the time.
74. What are you wearing? Black shirt, jeans, one shoe.
75. Have you ever crawled through a window? Yes- sometimes when I am locked out of my house I have to push the garbage can over to the fence, jump from the top of the garbage can to the fence, then from the fence to the roof, then climb up the roof to the window and crawl in. And I think I just told all the internet creepies how to break into my house. Great.

Love is in the air...

Ah... Provo in the Springtime....Nothing like happy couples holding hands EVERYWHERE. I really think that they should make a documentary about it. Oh wait, they did (see below). It really is uncanny how many lovesick couples wander the streets on a warm Spring day. Everywhere you turn there are people cuddling up on blankets, strolling down the path holding hands, or attempting to do homework together under a tree (which we all know is impossible). I can't help but feel a little bit sick to my stomach every time I visit. As much as I miss living in a college town, I really don't miss this aspect.


I saw Singles 2nd Ward the other night and I was skeptical to watch it, but it was really entertaining. It was filmed in my old apartment complex and it just epitomized BYU relationships. I couldn't help but giggle. It really is what Provo life is like.



Life is good. I miss Provo. But not enough to move back. :)

Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same

I have been listening to this song by the Fray a lot lately. It really relates to how I'm feeling lately. Thank you The Fray.


There are certain people you just keep coming back to
She is right in front of you
You begin to wonder could you find a better one
Compared to her now she's in question

And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same

Maybe you want her maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there

Looking for the right one you line up the world to find
Where no questions cross your mind
But she won't keep on waiting for you without a doubt
Much longer for you to sort it out

And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same

Maybe you want her maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it maybe you need it,
Maybe it's all you're running from,
Perfection will not come

And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes
We'd never know what's wrong without the pain
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same

Maybe you want her maybe you need her
Maybe you've started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it maybe you need it
Maybe it's all you're running from
Perfection will not come

Maybe you want her maybe you need her
Maybe you had her maybe you lost her to another
To another

"Just follow your deductive reasoning skills"

So I went and saw Vantage Point with a good friend of mine tonight for her birthday. It was really good. I recommend everyone see it. After the show, we had a nice heart to heart about life, love, and why people are the way they are. As of recent, I have been trying to figure out my life, as I'm sure we all are. I am currently in the process of changing majors (I'm not sure what to yet), deciding if I want to keep my job, or should I say jobs, since I am currently working at 2 places, and of course, trying to figure out what to do about my current relationships. I feel like I am at a huge crossroad in my life and I have so many possibilities. I want to take the high road, the problem is I don't know which road that is. So I know that everyone always says "Just follow your heart," but I'm not so sure I trust my heart with these kind of decisions. Who came up with that phrase anyway? I'm pretty sure that if I let my heart do all the decision making I will end up hurting myself in the long run. I think hearts tend to go for what feels right in the moment, and it is our deductive reasoning skills that should be used for big decisions. Of course, "Just follow your deductive reasoning skills" really isn't all that catchy, now is it? Maybe this is just the pessimist in me, and I really should just follow my heart. But then again, my heart has been broken a few too many times and may not be functioning properly at this point. What's a girl to do?