dog.
Ever wonder why its "sick as a dog" and "healthy as a horse"?
I am thinking its because dog's vomit a lot and horses never, ever do. Of course, that doesn't mean the horse is healthy. In fact, just ask my sister. The horses inability to vomit creates all sorts of problems.
But, to get to the point, I have been rather ill. I started feeling wonky Thursday night. In three hours I went from eating a full meal, to feeling unwell, to emptying my entire digestive track. Mmm. Too much information.
I spent all day Friday in bed with a fever feeling miserable.
And I spent today recuperating, rebuilding my caloric intake as the case may be. I am still feeling rather weak... something like 24 hrs with no calories and not much hydration followed by a low calorie day will do that to you. I hope to be up and running at full steam tomorrow!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Arizona: Things
And now we return you to your regularly scheduled programming...
Thats my way of saying I got a new camera and can return to posting all the pictures my little heart desires!
I spent the weekend in Arizona attending my SILs graduation from the University of Arizona in Tucson. I took around 300 pictures while I was there and to break up the posts and not have one monster post I have decided to sort them into "people, places, and things". This is the "things" category because I am on a campus computer and it is difficult to rotate the pictures like so many of the people and places need to be rotated, lest the sky and ground reverse themselves. So here are the "thing" pictures, and they are completely out of order, nearly reverse actually, because thats the easiest way to upload them.
The ducks liked hanging out with Mr. Turtle...
Ok, so actually their were a LOT of turtles. I decided to not go to crazy and only have posted this one picture.
One of the weirdest types of cactus was this one that looked bush like. It had so many spikes that they looked like fur from a distance, but up close it looked deadly!
Random yellow flowerly things with tropical looking leaves? Yes. I am a botonist with that description...
Thats my way of saying I got a new camera and can return to posting all the pictures my little heart desires!
I spent the weekend in Arizona attending my SILs graduation from the University of Arizona in Tucson. I took around 300 pictures while I was there and to break up the posts and not have one monster post I have decided to sort them into "people, places, and things". This is the "things" category because I am on a campus computer and it is difficult to rotate the pictures like so many of the people and places need to be rotated, lest the sky and ground reverse themselves. So here are the "thing" pictures, and they are completely out of order, nearly reverse actually, because thats the easiest way to upload them.
This little lizard was hiding in the weeds near a turtle pond.
There were also some ducks hanging out their, and no fear of humans so I took some cute pictures!
The ducks liked hanging out with Mr. Turtle...
Ok, so actually their were a LOT of turtles. I decided to not go to crazy and only have posted this one picture.
One of the weirdest types of cactus was this one that looked bush like. It had so many spikes that they looked like fur from a distance, but up close it looked deadly!
Random yellow flowerly things with tropical looking leaves? Yes. I am a botonist with that description...
A lot of the cactuses were in bloom while we were there, and the way they bloom is so curious. This particular cactus is done blooming, but you can see the strange places where the blooms were.
Prickly pear cactus in full bloom.
The blooms on the tall cactuses from a distance... its so weird how these big, spikey, tough looking plants start popping cute little delicate white flowers out the top!
Another tree blooms yellow.
This flowering bush was across the street from our hotel. I love this picture, and these flowers smelled vaguelly of cotton candy or something else really sugary.
Prickly pear cactus in full bloom.
The blooms on the tall cactuses from a distance... its so weird how these big, spikey, tough looking plants start popping cute little delicate white flowers out the top!
Another tree blooms yellow.
This flowering bush was across the street from our hotel. I love this picture, and these flowers smelled vaguelly of cotton candy or something else really sugary.
Another cactus after its flower expires...
A big prickly pear cactus- there is one flower on it towards the back.
And here are some even stranger flowers, though I guess they more fit what I think a cactus should have...
More flowers from our hotel landscaping. Very pretty!
These ones look like they have big pink flowers with tiny white flowers in each one!
Pine trees up in the mountains
I am sure these big leafy deciduous trees were a real luxury. The were located in a very man-made park, around artificial ponds.
The bark of a palm tree, also not native to the area.
The fronds of a palm tree.
My favorite picture from the rose garden we visited.
And here are some even stranger flowers, though I guess they more fit what I think a cactus should have...
More flowers from our hotel landscaping. Very pretty!
These ones look like they have big pink flowers with tiny white flowers in each one!Pine trees up in the mountains
I am sure these big leafy deciduous trees were a real luxury. The were located in a very man-made park, around artificial ponds.The bark of a palm tree, also not native to the area.
The fronds of a palm tree.My favorite picture from the rose garden we visited.And last but not least, the first picture I took in Arizona, of a pretty orange and red flower outside of Target. I am glad we were there when everything was in bloom. The ILs said it was much more colorful than usual and I really appreciated that!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Steps to Prepare for a Job Interview
Step 1: Wake up early and print off necessary documents, and make sure I have necessary references.
Step 2: Fill out application paperwork that includes a 10-year job history. This goes back to when I was 14. I wonder if they want to know I baby sat for the Hemp-Sills. Also, sign a document saying I am not a terrorist.
Step 3: Prepare a five minute presentation selling myself for the position.
Step 4: Practice five minute presentation while showering, while ironing, and while getting dressed.
Step 5: Put on dress clothes and deoderant.
Step 6: Wander around house reciting presentation to myself.
Step 7: (one half hour after showering). Go to put my hair up and realize I already have huge pit stains. That didn't take long.
Step 8: Change shirts and practice doing presentation without raising my arms up.
Wish me luck! My interview is in one hour!!
Step 2: Fill out application paperwork that includes a 10-year job history. This goes back to when I was 14. I wonder if they want to know I baby sat for the Hemp-Sills. Also, sign a document saying I am not a terrorist.
Step 3: Prepare a five minute presentation selling myself for the position.
Step 4: Practice five minute presentation while showering, while ironing, and while getting dressed.
Step 5: Put on dress clothes and deoderant.
Step 6: Wander around house reciting presentation to myself.
Step 7: (one half hour after showering). Go to put my hair up and realize I already have huge pit stains. That didn't take long.
Step 8: Change shirts and practice doing presentation without raising my arms up.
Wish me luck! My interview is in one hour!!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Where was I? Oh Yeah, Lachine...
First order of business- once again a significant post has snuck by me. This is my 201st post. Impressive, eh?
Now, back to Michigan. We arrived in Lachine in mid-afternoon. The farm we were at is a working farm. The family lead us back past a house half under construction, and another, very obviously lived in old patchwork of a house, to the barnyard. They introduced us to Elmo's father, mother, sisters and brothers. They had around ten horses there, all Suffolk Punch. Three of them were babies, one of them only two weeks old. They were adorable. I took a lot of pictures, but they were of course, with my sisters camera, so you will have to go to her blog if and when she posts them (I might post a link). (No pressure LEK, I know you are busy). They also had an adorable rabbit, cute little cows, and a wide variety of chickens. On the way out we found a barn cat eating a bird whole.
Elmo was a very good boy. He had never so much as seen a horse trailer, but it only took ten minutes or so to load him. It could have been much much worse. I remember watching my mom and sister trying to load a horse for an hour or more. Anyways, once they were in we did not dilly dally around, and headed out again. The whole day, before and after the Lachine stop, I road in the center of the bigger rig, the pickup truck pulling the horses, between my sister (who was driving) and my Mom. We had some quality girl time you could say. We also, in our family tradition, ate our way north. Snaps, Nerds, Fig Newtons, cheese and crackers, beef jerky, Bit'O'Honey.. and that was all from just one stop! After we left the farm and had our food, we drove up through part of Michigan I have never been to - the North East corner and coast of Lake Huron. It was pretty, relatively rural. It kind of felt like one of the bigger cabin lakes in Minnesota to me, with all the driveways and varieties of types of house, yet general rurality. Eventually we made it to the bridge. It was a beautiful day to cross! Clear and sunny, blue and teal waters, a big boat going underneath us. On the far side of the bridge we had to stop at the lifestock station with the horses. The guy who "inspected" us was very laid back and nice. We still had two hours more to drive (or maybe a little less, but this of course seemed the longest part of the day). As usual, the sandy beachy shoreline of Lake Michigan are beautiful. It is something I have not seen in quite a while, so it was good to see it.
We eventually made it to Manistique, where we were stopping for the night. The farm where the horses were staying is owned by the parents of someone she stayed with when she did a clinical rotation up there. They are an old couple who loves horses, loves their lifestyle, and loves the U.P. It was a very nice atmosphere needless to say. They have a cute little barn and a nice arena. While Laurelyn settled the horses in the rest of us worked on repacking things in the cars for the next day and such. We were their a bit longer than expected, but it wasn't bad. When the cars were all packed we made our way into town, where we stayed a the Grey Wolf hotel. We enjoyed a late dinner at Big Boys, and then, setting aside some interesting and hilarious antics in the hotel room, we all crashed. Those antics include me pulling my poor back that was in bad shape after the day's drive (don't worry, its all better), and then LEK freaking out over a tiny spider, me smashing it for her, and her being upset that there were spider guts. Yes, this is the new Vet who does surgery and deals with rotting horse teeth and all sorts of things. God forbid she have to deal with spider guts.
Monday morning we had to get up bright and early. LEK and FBIL headed off to the barn to start prepping the horses for another day of travel while the rest of us went to a nice sit down breakfast at a local diner. Our waitress was amusing and the food was plentiful. I also took a moment to run down and enjoy the beach in front of our hotel. Then we headed to the stable. The horses had loaded almost perfectly and everyone was ready to go, so it was time to part ways. My parents, FBIL, and his parents all were headed to Duluth, MN with the horses, while my sister and I had to turn around and head back to "real life" - me, back to Columbus, and LEK to work her first week as an Veterinarian (intern), in Burton, OH. The drive back down went really quickly, and once again it was a beautiful day to be driving along the beaches of the UP and crossing the Mackinac Bridge. We headed south, back through Gaylord and Grayling, back onto 127, and eventually back to Lansing. It was such a fast drive. Sisterly gossip has a way of doing that. Back in Lansing we picked up my car, and then headed to Brighton, where we planned to look at jewelry for LEK's wedding. Unfortunately, it being Monday, the bead shop was closed. So, we headed down to Toledo, where we drank coffee and spent a last hour hanging out before seperating my ways. Then I headed back down 75, and she headed east on 80.
I got home around 9pm, and I have to say, I was exhausted! It was a really fun four days. This email doesn't even touch on the good conversations and fun laughs I had, it just is an overview.
Now you should be back in Columbus with me, I hope I did not leave you stranded in Lachine too long. I am here for three days (until tomorrow night), and then its off to Arizona. Other interesting happenings here - book club, an impending job interview, and a plethera of ideas and conversations. But alas, they shall have to wait, as I need to actually get some work done!
Now, back to Michigan. We arrived in Lachine in mid-afternoon. The farm we were at is a working farm. The family lead us back past a house half under construction, and another, very obviously lived in old patchwork of a house, to the barnyard. They introduced us to Elmo's father, mother, sisters and brothers. They had around ten horses there, all Suffolk Punch. Three of them were babies, one of them only two weeks old. They were adorable. I took a lot of pictures, but they were of course, with my sisters camera, so you will have to go to her blog if and when she posts them (I might post a link). (No pressure LEK, I know you are busy). They also had an adorable rabbit, cute little cows, and a wide variety of chickens. On the way out we found a barn cat eating a bird whole.
Elmo was a very good boy. He had never so much as seen a horse trailer, but it only took ten minutes or so to load him. It could have been much much worse. I remember watching my mom and sister trying to load a horse for an hour or more. Anyways, once they were in we did not dilly dally around, and headed out again. The whole day, before and after the Lachine stop, I road in the center of the bigger rig, the pickup truck pulling the horses, between my sister (who was driving) and my Mom. We had some quality girl time you could say. We also, in our family tradition, ate our way north. Snaps, Nerds, Fig Newtons, cheese and crackers, beef jerky, Bit'O'Honey.. and that was all from just one stop! After we left the farm and had our food, we drove up through part of Michigan I have never been to - the North East corner and coast of Lake Huron. It was pretty, relatively rural. It kind of felt like one of the bigger cabin lakes in Minnesota to me, with all the driveways and varieties of types of house, yet general rurality. Eventually we made it to the bridge. It was a beautiful day to cross! Clear and sunny, blue and teal waters, a big boat going underneath us. On the far side of the bridge we had to stop at the lifestock station with the horses. The guy who "inspected" us was very laid back and nice. We still had two hours more to drive (or maybe a little less, but this of course seemed the longest part of the day). As usual, the sandy beachy shoreline of Lake Michigan are beautiful. It is something I have not seen in quite a while, so it was good to see it.
We eventually made it to Manistique, where we were stopping for the night. The farm where the horses were staying is owned by the parents of someone she stayed with when she did a clinical rotation up there. They are an old couple who loves horses, loves their lifestyle, and loves the U.P. It was a very nice atmosphere needless to say. They have a cute little barn and a nice arena. While Laurelyn settled the horses in the rest of us worked on repacking things in the cars for the next day and such. We were their a bit longer than expected, but it wasn't bad. When the cars were all packed we made our way into town, where we stayed a the Grey Wolf hotel. We enjoyed a late dinner at Big Boys, and then, setting aside some interesting and hilarious antics in the hotel room, we all crashed. Those antics include me pulling my poor back that was in bad shape after the day's drive (don't worry, its all better), and then LEK freaking out over a tiny spider, me smashing it for her, and her being upset that there were spider guts. Yes, this is the new Vet who does surgery and deals with rotting horse teeth and all sorts of things. God forbid she have to deal with spider guts.
Monday morning we had to get up bright and early. LEK and FBIL headed off to the barn to start prepping the horses for another day of travel while the rest of us went to a nice sit down breakfast at a local diner. Our waitress was amusing and the food was plentiful. I also took a moment to run down and enjoy the beach in front of our hotel. Then we headed to the stable. The horses had loaded almost perfectly and everyone was ready to go, so it was time to part ways. My parents, FBIL, and his parents all were headed to Duluth, MN with the horses, while my sister and I had to turn around and head back to "real life" - me, back to Columbus, and LEK to work her first week as an Veterinarian (intern), in Burton, OH. The drive back down went really quickly, and once again it was a beautiful day to be driving along the beaches of the UP and crossing the Mackinac Bridge. We headed south, back through Gaylord and Grayling, back onto 127, and eventually back to Lansing. It was such a fast drive. Sisterly gossip has a way of doing that. Back in Lansing we picked up my car, and then headed to Brighton, where we planned to look at jewelry for LEK's wedding. Unfortunately, it being Monday, the bead shop was closed. So, we headed down to Toledo, where we drank coffee and spent a last hour hanging out before seperating my ways. Then I headed back down 75, and she headed east on 80.
I got home around 9pm, and I have to say, I was exhausted! It was a really fun four days. This email doesn't even touch on the good conversations and fun laughs I had, it just is an overview.
Now you should be back in Columbus with me, I hope I did not leave you stranded in Lachine too long. I am here for three days (until tomorrow night), and then its off to Arizona. Other interesting happenings here - book club, an impending job interview, and a plethera of ideas and conversations. But alas, they shall have to wait, as I need to actually get some work done!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Too Much To Say!!
I feel like I am bursting with things to blog!! I have had countless thoughts, experiences, and moments in the last four days that all deserve attention on here, I am overflowing with information!
Unfortunately, as often happens when things are so busy, I have little time to blog about anything at all and am feeling rather tongue-tied, as if the ideas in my head are so crowded they wedge together and form a dam between the brain and the mouth (or in this case hand). But I shall attempt to blog about some of them anyways.
I have spend the last four days (since Thursday night late), in various places in Michigan. I was up their for my sister's graduation. Congratulations Dr. Laurelyn!! She is now a veterinarian! The actual ceremony was Friday afternoon. We spent Friday morning running around Lansing. The boys (my father, FBIL and FBIL's father), were trying to fix the trailer up while LEK (that is Laurelyn, sorry for the acronyms), ran errands on campus. I have no idea where the mother types were during that time period... anyways, these morning errands and tasks took longer than expected, so before we knew it it was time to dress up and head to the ceremony.
LEK had 104 people in her graduating class (if my Mom's count was correct). The ceremony was about two hours long. There were a number of speeches, two of particular unpleasantness and a couple that were fine. The exciting and fascinating part was the hooding, when each student walks across stage and has an academic hood placed on them and is announced as a doctor for the first time. I tried to get a video recording of it on LEKs digital camera, but I don't know if it will turn out soundwise. The bad speeches were one that was pretty much a business ethics lecture, and one that was a political lobbyer trying to get the new graduates to join her organization. But, all in all a great and I think meaningful ceremony. I was surprised by how many people had parents that graduated in the same program. Afterwards, we celebrated with a great dinner at a place called Houlihans, very tasty. We eventually rolled our way back to the hotel and crashed.
Saturday was both very busy and very stationary. We, as a group of seven people, had the task of loading LEK and FBILs lives into two horse trailers, while leaving room for two horses. Luckily I missed most of the packing of things into boxes, since I hate that part. We worked steadily from around 10am until 4pm, and then finally were able to wrap things up at the apartment. The day included such things as five large trapped frogs, seran wrapping a couch, and fitting things puzzle like into the trailers. After we finished packing their were still errands to be run, and then finally a relaxing dinner at La Seniorita Mexican Resteraunt. Tasty Margaritas!! Later at the hotel LEK had a friend over to spend some last-minute time with before leaving the city and we walked the (relatively abandoned) area around the hotel singing random 80's cartoon theme songs.
Sunday was go time!! We tried to leave the stable by 8am. LEK had headed over early to load up the horse stuff and prep her horse for travel - Joey Pony. He is a large horse, definately the largest I have ever been around, but a complete sweet heart. When we got there, he loaded relatively easily and off we went in the two trucks pulling two trailers. We headed straight north for about three hours and then turned towards Lachine, Michigan, the location of the second horse we needed to pick up. It was a crazy road going there, lots of curves for the big trailers, but pretty enough country, apparently the "elk capital" of Michigan is up their. I did not know their were Elk in the lower half of Michigan. We arrived at the farm and went out to meet the horses. My sister the graduate bought herself a graduation present, a Suffolk Punch. This is a breed of draft horse (made for pulling) that is very rare, and known for its good nature. Her new guy is about two years old and named Elmer (or Elmo? Still being discussed). He is a sweety.
Its 10:30pm. I have so much to do tomorrow... I will have to sadly leave you in Lachine, Michigan. I hope you do not find the farm there, with its chickens and cows and horses too boring.
Unfortunately, as often happens when things are so busy, I have little time to blog about anything at all and am feeling rather tongue-tied, as if the ideas in my head are so crowded they wedge together and form a dam between the brain and the mouth (or in this case hand). But I shall attempt to blog about some of them anyways.
I have spend the last four days (since Thursday night late), in various places in Michigan. I was up their for my sister's graduation. Congratulations Dr. Laurelyn!! She is now a veterinarian! The actual ceremony was Friday afternoon. We spent Friday morning running around Lansing. The boys (my father, FBIL and FBIL's father), were trying to fix the trailer up while LEK (that is Laurelyn, sorry for the acronyms), ran errands on campus. I have no idea where the mother types were during that time period... anyways, these morning errands and tasks took longer than expected, so before we knew it it was time to dress up and head to the ceremony.
LEK had 104 people in her graduating class (if my Mom's count was correct). The ceremony was about two hours long. There were a number of speeches, two of particular unpleasantness and a couple that were fine. The exciting and fascinating part was the hooding, when each student walks across stage and has an academic hood placed on them and is announced as a doctor for the first time. I tried to get a video recording of it on LEKs digital camera, but I don't know if it will turn out soundwise. The bad speeches were one that was pretty much a business ethics lecture, and one that was a political lobbyer trying to get the new graduates to join her organization. But, all in all a great and I think meaningful ceremony. I was surprised by how many people had parents that graduated in the same program. Afterwards, we celebrated with a great dinner at a place called Houlihans, very tasty. We eventually rolled our way back to the hotel and crashed.
Saturday was both very busy and very stationary. We, as a group of seven people, had the task of loading LEK and FBILs lives into two horse trailers, while leaving room for two horses. Luckily I missed most of the packing of things into boxes, since I hate that part. We worked steadily from around 10am until 4pm, and then finally were able to wrap things up at the apartment. The day included such things as five large trapped frogs, seran wrapping a couch, and fitting things puzzle like into the trailers. After we finished packing their were still errands to be run, and then finally a relaxing dinner at La Seniorita Mexican Resteraunt. Tasty Margaritas!! Later at the hotel LEK had a friend over to spend some last-minute time with before leaving the city and we walked the (relatively abandoned) area around the hotel singing random 80's cartoon theme songs.
Sunday was go time!! We tried to leave the stable by 8am. LEK had headed over early to load up the horse stuff and prep her horse for travel - Joey Pony. He is a large horse, definately the largest I have ever been around, but a complete sweet heart. When we got there, he loaded relatively easily and off we went in the two trucks pulling two trailers. We headed straight north for about three hours and then turned towards Lachine, Michigan, the location of the second horse we needed to pick up. It was a crazy road going there, lots of curves for the big trailers, but pretty enough country, apparently the "elk capital" of Michigan is up their. I did not know their were Elk in the lower half of Michigan. We arrived at the farm and went out to meet the horses. My sister the graduate bought herself a graduation present, a Suffolk Punch. This is a breed of draft horse (made for pulling) that is very rare, and known for its good nature. Her new guy is about two years old and named Elmer (or Elmo? Still being discussed). He is a sweety.
Its 10:30pm. I have so much to do tomorrow... I will have to sadly leave you in Lachine, Michigan. I hope you do not find the farm there, with its chickens and cows and horses too boring.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Girl Drama
Several things lately have reminded me of what drama girls can get into just out of their own volition.
The most recent case was when I was trying to figure out who to go to lunch with today. A girlfriend had said she would go, then when it came time, asked if it was OK if we just ran out and grabbed something and came back. My response was "well, I would prefer to go and sit down somewhere, but if that is the only option I would do it." She responded, "you could find someone else to go with, I have a lunch in my office anyways," to which I replied, "I know everyone's schedules, if I want food right now you are my only option".
She took offense at this last statement. Why? I don't know? Apparently it sounded like I preferred to go with someone else? But she had just told me to find someone else... so why would she take offense if I wanted to go with someone else?
I had to explain myself in full detail, how I did not mean I liked going to lunch with other people more than her, and she still seemed weird about it.
I miss my undergraduate days when I hung out with all guys... maybe after that I will prefer going to lunch with my guy friends over her!!
The most recent case was when I was trying to figure out who to go to lunch with today. A girlfriend had said she would go, then when it came time, asked if it was OK if we just ran out and grabbed something and came back. My response was "well, I would prefer to go and sit down somewhere, but if that is the only option I would do it." She responded, "you could find someone else to go with, I have a lunch in my office anyways," to which I replied, "I know everyone's schedules, if I want food right now you are my only option".
She took offense at this last statement. Why? I don't know? Apparently it sounded like I preferred to go with someone else? But she had just told me to find someone else... so why would she take offense if I wanted to go with someone else?
I had to explain myself in full detail, how I did not mean I liked going to lunch with other people more than her, and she still seemed weird about it.
I miss my undergraduate days when I hung out with all guys... maybe after that I will prefer going to lunch with my guy friends over her!!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
MAYhem
I have not posted much in a bit because not much has happened. I am still missing my digital camera. I am pretty sure we will buy one next week, before we leave for Arizona, if we don't find it before that. It will be my early birthday present.
Speaking of Arizona, and my Birthday, may promises to be a crazy hectic month for me. I think a run down of my upcoming schedule is in order.
This Weekend (May 7-11th) - Lansing, Michigan for LEKs graduation! (she is a VET!!)
Next Weekend (May 15th-17th) - Tucson, Arizona for SILs graduation
Two Weekends Away - I am actually in town! I think we will celebrate my Birthday (which is actually May 30th, I will be ancient - 25) and I need to go to my Grandma's, and catch up with friends since I will be gone so much.
Three Weekends Away (May 28-June 1st) - St Louis, Missouri for our friends' wedding, DH is best man.
Fourt Weekends Away (June 4th at the LATEST) - Leave for my sisters wedding in Duluth, Minnesota. I will be gone until at least June 14th... perhaps longer if I don't have a job to come back to.
So... today is May 5th. In the next 41 days, the next six weeks, I plan to be out of town for a minimum of 20 days, and likely more than that. In that time I also need to find a job (or face unemployment), finish a bunch of RA work (which I find out the full extent of tomorrow), plant my garden, finish getting my various wedding outfits together, get gifts for all these events, celebrate what I think is a big deal birthday, (Did I mention I will be ancient?), and probably other things I am forgetting. Its going to be a wild time, but I think the kind of Wild Time that is a whirlwind of fun and adventure :-)
Lets see. What else is happening? I went to a girls dinner last night with my internet friends, and it was tons of fun. There were six of us. Have I mentioned I prefer smaller groups over larger groups? The restaurant, BJ's Pub and Brewhouse, was tasty and the conversation was good. It seems like I have about one Nestie get together a week right now! Next week is Classics and Cocktails Book Club. I am reading Slaughterhouse 5 for it. It is really interesting. It certainly makes The Time Travellers Wife not seem nearly as innovative or novel.
I have to go now, perhaps more later!
Speaking of Arizona, and my Birthday, may promises to be a crazy hectic month for me. I think a run down of my upcoming schedule is in order.
This Weekend (May 7-11th) - Lansing, Michigan for LEKs graduation! (she is a VET!!)
Next Weekend (May 15th-17th) - Tucson, Arizona for SILs graduation
Two Weekends Away - I am actually in town! I think we will celebrate my Birthday (which is actually May 30th, I will be ancient - 25) and I need to go to my Grandma's, and catch up with friends since I will be gone so much.
Three Weekends Away (May 28-June 1st) - St Louis, Missouri for our friends' wedding, DH is best man.
Fourt Weekends Away (June 4th at the LATEST) - Leave for my sisters wedding in Duluth, Minnesota. I will be gone until at least June 14th... perhaps longer if I don't have a job to come back to.
So... today is May 5th. In the next 41 days, the next six weeks, I plan to be out of town for a minimum of 20 days, and likely more than that. In that time I also need to find a job (or face unemployment), finish a bunch of RA work (which I find out the full extent of tomorrow), plant my garden, finish getting my various wedding outfits together, get gifts for all these events, celebrate what I think is a big deal birthday, (Did I mention I will be ancient?), and probably other things I am forgetting. Its going to be a wild time, but I think the kind of Wild Time that is a whirlwind of fun and adventure :-)
Lets see. What else is happening? I went to a girls dinner last night with my internet friends, and it was tons of fun. There were six of us. Have I mentioned I prefer smaller groups over larger groups? The restaurant, BJ's Pub and Brewhouse, was tasty and the conversation was good. It seems like I have about one Nestie get together a week right now! Next week is Classics and Cocktails Book Club. I am reading Slaughterhouse 5 for it. It is really interesting. It certainly makes The Time Travellers Wife not seem nearly as innovative or novel.
I have to go now, perhaps more later!
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