Today Andrea and I were up around 10am (I was very proud as I didn't fall asleep until about 4am) and had some breakfast. I had coffee, he had tea, and we both shared a few cookies (they call them cookies here but they are like a sweet English-style cracker).
Then Andrea headed out to his friends graduation party in Bologna and I waited for Fletcher to wake up. Since he had his flight the night before I didn't want to wake him up too early. However, around noon I finally woke him. We took the 2pm train and ended up in Bologna around 4:30pm. We took the long train on accident. It should have been more like an hour & a half.
Once we were in Bologna we were hungry!!! So we got a map, headed to the town center, and on the way stopped for a kabob, which was not at all like I had expected... I thought of meat on a stick, it was more like a gyro. I think it was very good, otherwise I was very hungry!! Either way I ate it quickly. I also had a the (accent over the e) and it too was very good -- I took a picture of it!
Apparently Bologna is a tourist destination for Italian people so there was quite a lot of shopping, however I did none. We did made our way to the city square. One of the biggest monuments are 2 towers in the city square, which I had a lot of fun taking pictures of. I also took quite a few more pictures.
Then Fletcher and I joined Andrea at his friends graduation party. In Italy the graduation party is generally in a bar/restaurant, is very exciting, with family, friends and a lot of drinking. the friends make a very large poster of the 'life events' of the graduating person and its animated and very funny. Afterwards the friends dress up the graduated person in funny outfits and parade them around town. Its quite cute.
Fletcher and I stayed at the party a few minutes before heading across town to the stand that Andrea swears has the best gilato. I thought it was very good!! But then I haven't ran across a dessert yet that I don't like. We were then to meet Andrea in the city square to walk back to the train depot however we were quite early so we window shopped until our feet hurt and then went to the square and found a bar for a spritz. Yummy!!
On the way back we had Andrea who made sure we got on the express train!! Much faster. It was probably a lot faster because on the way there Fletcher and I were hungry, tired and ready to be in Bologna. On the way back we had great conversation!!
Once back, Fletcher was starving again so we went out for dinner and I had a wonderful panini. Now I am uploading my pictures to my website.
Tomorrow we are off to Verona, where Andrea is originally from. His mother is letting us stay in her apartment for the weekend. I am excited for the new adventures!!
Goda!! Enjoy!!
Ciao!!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Pictures added to yesterday
I added some more of the pictures from our adventures yesterday. Enjoy!! More pictures to come from today... stay tuned.
buona mattina tutto!!
Good morning everyone!! I am sitting in bed at 10am (4am EST) just trying to wake up. I was so excited last night about today that I didn't fall asleep for a while!! So, now I am about to grab some coffee and get ready for today!!
Ciao!!
Ciao!!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Freddo!!
Its very freddo (cold) in Italy, especially when you are outside all the time!! Hehe. But, just like my trips to NYC I don't seem to mind much!!
The girls that I went out with last night came back here and we all enjoyed a fun night. One difference between home and Italy is that they eat later. Dinner is generally around 9:00 pm or 10:00pm (here it would be 20:00 or 21:00, as they use military time). The dinner was amazing. They made potato tortillas. Which here a tortilla is like an American omelet, so it consisted of egg, potato and onion. They also fried the little peppers, that looked like they should be spicy hot but they were quite sweet and very tasty!! I had a couple. Shortly after dinner I went to bed. I couldn't keep my eyes open any longer and went straight to sleep!
Today I spent the morning sleeping and was awaken by the sound of church bells!! Much better than the train whistles I wake up to at home. But, the bells were announcing that its now NOON!!
I got dressed and another roommate Keeara (one of the ladies that I went out with last night) made lunch of rice and vegetable. They cook the rice much differently here. She cut up different color bell peppers, onion, carrots, and zucchini and sauteed them in olive oil. Then she added the rice right to the pan. She slowly added water that she boiled with a bullion cube until there was just enough water. She added a few spices as she added the water and it was soooo good. I will be using the recipe a lot when I get back home!! Easy and tasty!!
Keeara and I spent the lunch speaking English. She actually only speaks Italian but is learning English to move to Germany. She has a boyfriend up there who she will me moving to be closer to and a lot of Germans speak English. So, she is learning this first and then will be trying to learn German. She thinks she is doing terrible but for only studying for less than one year she is doing amazing!!
After I cleaned up the lunch dishes I moved on to visit Frari Church. It is a church very close to here. I mapped out my route, left the house and then proceeded to not follow the route at all!! All the streets and compos (squares) here are very well marked, however there are so many and they are so windy that its too easy to get lost. Amazingly I made it directly to the church. It was like God was calling me there!! Hehe!! I say that because after I left the church I spent most of the time lost!!
I had a beautiful but very, very freddo (cold) tour. I used my Rick Steves' book as my guide had fun!! In the end I wrote out a summary of the visit in my book. I noted that I was amazed by how cold it was. Even though it was fairly warm outside inside the church I could see my breath. But it was so elaborate, beautiful and dark. A lot of the painting were in the Renaissance style and are very real to human emotions. I also was astounded by the tombs inside the church!! You don't see that at Buckhead Church!! LOL!! I was able to take non-flash photography so please view it here. In the link there are pictures from most of my day. Also, when I arrived home I told Andrea where I had toured and that is his perish here in Venezia so I may be going there for Mass on Sunday!! Well, as long as we are in Venezia. If so, that will be exciting.
After leaving the church I tried to map out another location but once again became completely lost and headed in pretty much the opposite direction. I remember from my walk with Andrea yesterday that I was heading in the direction of Coin (I keep wanting to call it Salt, I don't know why), an Italian style Macy's. After a lot of stubborn searching... I am so stubborn that I don't want people to know I am a tourist (just try to speak to me and they will know, as one lady found out today) but I have to get over that and just keep the maps out full time!! I pulled out both (yes I have 2 and I needed both) of my maps, followed signs and finally made it to Coin. If I hadn't gotten lost it would have been a 10 minute walk, probably took me about 45. I walked around Coin and enjoyed the clothing, the heat and the public restroom!!
Around 5pm - 5:30pm so I decided I needed to start heading back home. It should only take me a few minutes but I figured I would be lost again! And was I right. I headed every where but home. I followed the signs for Ferrovia, which is close to the apartment, and tried to use my map but still ended up lost most of the time and then finally ended up at Ferrovia (the parking and main information area).
After that I held my map out, jumped inside of it Joey (from Friends) style and made it home. Close to 7pm. What should have taken about 15 minutes took me about an hour and a half!! LOL!! I am just glad I was walking. I would have been very frustrated if I was driving!! This is a good city for me!
When I got home Andrea and Fletcher (aka Britt but everyone calls him Fletcher so I will be as well) were already here! I had Andrea's keys so I felt bad but they were able to get in. Fletcher had almost the same fight I did last night, meaning that he didn't sleep a wink, so he was exhausted. I uploaded a few pictures while Andrea and Fletcher took a quick break to lie down before heading to dinner. We went to an 'American Style' restaurant where all the pictures and painting on the wall are of American icons. We sat next to a painting of the Detroit Red Wings (that I haven't gotten from my camera yet)!! I thought my family would really enjoy that!! I got a pizza with ham, artichoke, mushrooms, and black olives. They call it the 4 stagioni (4 seasons). It was really good.... thin crust, all the toppings were on their own side, and the black olives still had their pits! Afterwards we all split dessert. Don't know what it was but it was chocolate and it was good.
Fletcher was ready for bed after dinner so Andrea and I dropped him off before heading out to a university party. Andrea and I were there by ourselves until some of the Spanish ladies from the night before arrived. Unfortunately the girls don't speak much English and I don't speak much Spanish. I was able to pick up some words and get the meaning of what they were talking about and Andrea was able to fill in the rest. The music was techo. The party was outside (which was quite freddo as it was right off the water). But I got to have a few more spritzas!!! Andrea and I had a lot of fun. Unfortunately I only remembered to pull out my camera one time and I have yet to upload.
However its almost 3am here and we are going to be heading to Bologna tomorrow morning so I need some sleep!!
Buona notte!!
The girls that I went out with last night came back here and we all enjoyed a fun night. One difference between home and Italy is that they eat later. Dinner is generally around 9:00 pm or 10:00pm (here it would be 20:00 or 21:00, as they use military time). The dinner was amazing. They made potato tortillas. Which here a tortilla is like an American omelet, so it consisted of egg, potato and onion. They also fried the little peppers, that looked like they should be spicy hot but they were quite sweet and very tasty!! I had a couple. Shortly after dinner I went to bed. I couldn't keep my eyes open any longer and went straight to sleep!
Today I spent the morning sleeping and was awaken by the sound of church bells!! Much better than the train whistles I wake up to at home. But, the bells were announcing that its now NOON!!
I got dressed and another roommate Keeara (one of the ladies that I went out with last night) made lunch of rice and vegetable. They cook the rice much differently here. She cut up different color bell peppers, onion, carrots, and zucchini and sauteed them in olive oil. Then she added the rice right to the pan. She slowly added water that she boiled with a bullion cube until there was just enough water. She added a few spices as she added the water and it was soooo good. I will be using the recipe a lot when I get back home!! Easy and tasty!!
Keeara and I spent the lunch speaking English. She actually only speaks Italian but is learning English to move to Germany. She has a boyfriend up there who she will me moving to be closer to and a lot of Germans speak English. So, she is learning this first and then will be trying to learn German. She thinks she is doing terrible but for only studying for less than one year she is doing amazing!!
After I cleaned up the lunch dishes I moved on to visit Frari Church. It is a church very close to here. I mapped out my route, left the house and then proceeded to not follow the route at all!! All the streets and compos (squares) here are very well marked, however there are so many and they are so windy that its too easy to get lost. Amazingly I made it directly to the church. It was like God was calling me there!! Hehe!! I say that because after I left the church I spent most of the time lost!!
I had a beautiful but very, very freddo (cold) tour. I used my Rick Steves' book as my guide had fun!! In the end I wrote out a summary of the visit in my book. I noted that I was amazed by how cold it was. Even though it was fairly warm outside inside the church I could see my breath. But it was so elaborate, beautiful and dark. A lot of the painting were in the Renaissance style and are very real to human emotions. I also was astounded by the tombs inside the church!! You don't see that at Buckhead Church!! LOL!! I was able to take non-flash photography so please view it here. In the link there are pictures from most of my day. Also, when I arrived home I told Andrea where I had toured and that is his perish here in Venezia so I may be going there for Mass on Sunday!! Well, as long as we are in Venezia. If so, that will be exciting.
After leaving the church I tried to map out another location but once again became completely lost and headed in pretty much the opposite direction. I remember from my walk with Andrea yesterday that I was heading in the direction of Coin (I keep wanting to call it Salt, I don't know why), an Italian style Macy's. After a lot of stubborn searching... I am so stubborn that I don't want people to know I am a tourist (just try to speak to me and they will know, as one lady found out today) but I have to get over that and just keep the maps out full time!! I pulled out both (yes I have 2 and I needed both) of my maps, followed signs and finally made it to Coin. If I hadn't gotten lost it would have been a 10 minute walk, probably took me about 45. I walked around Coin and enjoyed the clothing, the heat and the public restroom!!
Around 5pm - 5:30pm so I decided I needed to start heading back home. It should only take me a few minutes but I figured I would be lost again! And was I right. I headed every where but home. I followed the signs for Ferrovia, which is close to the apartment, and tried to use my map but still ended up lost most of the time and then finally ended up at Ferrovia (the parking and main information area).
After that I held my map out, jumped inside of it Joey (from Friends) style and made it home. Close to 7pm. What should have taken about 15 minutes took me about an hour and a half!! LOL!! I am just glad I was walking. I would have been very frustrated if I was driving!! This is a good city for me!
When I got home Andrea and Fletcher (aka Britt but everyone calls him Fletcher so I will be as well) were already here! I had Andrea's keys so I felt bad but they were able to get in. Fletcher had almost the same fight I did last night, meaning that he didn't sleep a wink, so he was exhausted. I uploaded a few pictures while Andrea and Fletcher took a quick break to lie down before heading to dinner. We went to an 'American Style' restaurant where all the pictures and painting on the wall are of American icons. We sat next to a painting of the Detroit Red Wings (that I haven't gotten from my camera yet)!! I thought my family would really enjoy that!! I got a pizza with ham, artichoke, mushrooms, and black olives. They call it the 4 stagioni (4 seasons). It was really good.... thin crust, all the toppings were on their own side, and the black olives still had their pits! Afterwards we all split dessert. Don't know what it was but it was chocolate and it was good.
Fletcher was ready for bed after dinner so Andrea and I dropped him off before heading out to a university party. Andrea and I were there by ourselves until some of the Spanish ladies from the night before arrived. Unfortunately the girls don't speak much English and I don't speak much Spanish. I was able to pick up some words and get the meaning of what they were talking about and Andrea was able to fill in the rest. The music was techo. The party was outside (which was quite freddo as it was right off the water). But I got to have a few more spritzas!!! Andrea and I had a lot of fun. Unfortunately I only remembered to pull out my camera one time and I have yet to upload.
However its almost 3am here and we are going to be heading to Bologna tomorrow morning so I need some sleep!!
Buona notte!!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Some pictures
I took a couple hour nap and then made a little adventure of looking around the block that Andrea and his roommates live. I have uploaded some pictures from around the area as well as the pictures that I took out the airplane window on my way into Venice.
After my little adventure, the ladies of the place (along with friends) decided to go out for 7:00pm drinks. I was told the actual pronunciation for the meeting but after 7:00pm drinks and still only getting about 5 hours sleep in the past 2 days, the wording seems to have escaped me!! Oh well, the drinks (spritzas) were very good!!
Now some of the ladies and I are working hard at 3 language barriers... we have Italian, English, and Spanish speakers. And some of us can only speak one of the three languages!! Luckily we have some very talented ladies who can speak all three!!
Ciao!!!
After my little adventure, the ladies of the place (along with friends) decided to go out for 7:00pm drinks. I was told the actual pronunciation for the meeting but after 7:00pm drinks and still only getting about 5 hours sleep in the past 2 days, the wording seems to have escaped me!! Oh well, the drinks (spritzas) were very good!!
Now some of the ladies and I are working hard at 3 language barriers... we have Italian, English, and Spanish speakers. And some of us can only speak one of the three languages!! Luckily we have some very talented ladies who can speak all three!!
Ciao!!!
CIAO FROM ITALY!!
Ciao!! I am in ITALY!!!
The flights were uneventful, I was fed dinner last night around 6pm EST and breakfast this morning at about 5am Italy time... hehe and I made it thru customs just fine. Then had another uneventful flight from Rome to Venice. Although it was uneventful I didn't get much of any sleep.
Andrea picked me up from the airport and then he I spent the afternoon walking around Venice. After not sleeping in the plane and all the walking I am tired. It sprinkled all afternoon so I did not take many pictures. But it did clear up so I am going to try to go back out later after a quick nap and snap a few pictures.
There was a plan change... I am going spend the night here and Andrea is going to go pick up Britt tonight and they will be back here in the afternoon tomorrow. Andrea's Mom's friend is having a surgery so he is going to spend the evening with them before picking up Britt and basically heading right back here. So if I don't make it to get pictures tonight I will go out tomorrow morning. Then on Thursday the 3 of us are going to Bologna.
When I have a few more pictures I will post them!!
My cell has no service here so it will be off and I will not be able to get calls.
The flights were uneventful, I was fed dinner last night around 6pm EST and breakfast this morning at about 5am Italy time... hehe and I made it thru customs just fine. Then had another uneventful flight from Rome to Venice. Although it was uneventful I didn't get much of any sleep.
Andrea picked me up from the airport and then he I spent the afternoon walking around Venice. After not sleeping in the plane and all the walking I am tired. It sprinkled all afternoon so I did not take many pictures. But it did clear up so I am going to try to go back out later after a quick nap and snap a few pictures.
There was a plan change... I am going spend the night here and Andrea is going to go pick up Britt tonight and they will be back here in the afternoon tomorrow. Andrea's Mom's friend is having a surgery so he is going to spend the evening with them before picking up Britt and basically heading right back here. So if I don't make it to get pictures tonight I will go out tomorrow morning. Then on Thursday the 3 of us are going to Bologna.
When I have a few more pictures I will post them!!
My cell has no service here so it will be off and I will not be able to get calls.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Flying out tomorrow!!
Ciao!!
For those who want it... here is my itinary for tomorrow's flight!!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Delta Air Lines # 70
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ATL (ATL) to Rome Intercontinental Airport Leonardo da Vinci (FCO)
Departure (ATL): March 10, 4:30 PM EDT (afternoon)
Arrival (FCO): March 11, 7:00 AM CET (morning)
Class: Economy
Seat request: 22G
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Alitalia # 1463
Rome Intercontinental Airport Leonardo da Vinci (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
Departure (FCO): March 11, 8:55 AM CET (morning)
Arrival (VCE): March 11, 10:00 AM CET (morning)
Please stay posted for pictures!!
For those who want it... here is my itinary for tomorrow's flight!!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Delta Air Lines # 70
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ATL (ATL) to Rome Intercontinental Airport Leonardo da Vinci (FCO)
Departure (ATL): March 10, 4:30 PM EDT (afternoon)
Arrival (FCO): March 11, 7:00 AM CET (morning)
Class: Economy
Seat request: 22G
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Alitalia # 1463
Rome Intercontinental Airport Leonardo da Vinci (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
Departure (FCO): March 11, 8:55 AM CET (morning)
Arrival (VCE): March 11, 10:00 AM CET (morning)
Please stay posted for pictures!!
The fight continues...
As I am sure it will continue to. First they were in my coffee maker. Now they are sitting on my temperature controller. Seriously.
I went home last night (which was very cold) and walked into my equally cold apartment. Wanting to warm up I walked to my kitchen to turn on the heat and there was a large bug on my temperature control! There was one even bigger on my counter... may they rest in peace.
Although I won the battle I think they will win the war.
Please pray for me.
P.S. the newest in my arsenal is Drano. I will use it when I get back from Italy and let you know how it works.
Ciao!!
I went home last night (which was very cold) and walked into my equally cold apartment. Wanting to warm up I walked to my kitchen to turn on the heat and there was a large bug on my temperature control! There was one even bigger on my counter... may they rest in peace.
Although I won the battle I think they will win the war.
Please pray for me.
P.S. the newest in my arsenal is Drano. I will use it when I get back from Italy and let you know how it works.
Ciao!!
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Weekly update
Well, I have had a pretty busy week, but that is what I expected. And any hope of a diet has been thrown out the window, but that too is what I have expected.
I came back from Florida (sniffle) on Sunday night. Monday I worked, went grocery shopping, and the night was spent with my small group ladies at Dolce. Yummy. Afterward I stopped by Kendol's house and we formally broke up. We had a few differences that just kept resurfacing. And they were things that were deal breakers. So, we have chosen to remain friends but no longer date.
Tuesday I worked all day, worked out, and then I really can't remember what I did... sad but true. I think I went to sleep. But who knows!
Wednesday night Kendol and I stopped by for a quick chat before I headed to Lynette's apartment. We at dinner at our usual hang out (Marlo's) before heading to her apartment to watch Rent. Good movie!!
Thursday I was supposed to catch up with Ashley however she wasn't feeling well so I spent post-work going for a run, completely emptying out my kitchen and then drinking martini's, eating popcorn, and watching movies (My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Mrs. Henderson Presents... both very good!!). It was a wonderful night before I passed out from the martinis!
The reason I had to empty out the kitchen was so the apartment could come in and 'spray' for bugs. It annoys me, I tell them that the bugs are coming from my kitchen drain so they spray in to my cabinet. Of course it did nothing. They sprayed Friday morning and by Friday night they were back. Please pray for me. I need it to keep my sanity!
Friday I spent the afternoon getting my taxes done (it was refreshingly good... I am actually getting money back) and then I dyed my hair and watched the past 2 Sunday messages at Buckhead church. As always, wonderful!! Then I took a nap before heading to Marcus's house. We spent the evening watching a movie, eating dinner and then went out for dessert. It was a very fun night.
Today I am back to work at Cbeyond. This evening I am running a few pre-vacation errands before catching up with my friend Dee. Tomorrow I am working and then getting together with Marcus again before heading out on Monday.
I came back from Florida (sniffle) on Sunday night. Monday I worked, went grocery shopping, and the night was spent with my small group ladies at Dolce. Yummy. Afterward I stopped by Kendol's house and we formally broke up. We had a few differences that just kept resurfacing. And they were things that were deal breakers. So, we have chosen to remain friends but no longer date.
Tuesday I worked all day, worked out, and then I really can't remember what I did... sad but true. I think I went to sleep. But who knows!
Wednesday night Kendol and I stopped by for a quick chat before I headed to Lynette's apartment. We at dinner at our usual hang out (Marlo's) before heading to her apartment to watch Rent. Good movie!!
Thursday I was supposed to catch up with Ashley however she wasn't feeling well so I spent post-work going for a run, completely emptying out my kitchen and then drinking martini's, eating popcorn, and watching movies (My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Mrs. Henderson Presents... both very good!!). It was a wonderful night before I passed out from the martinis!
The reason I had to empty out the kitchen was so the apartment could come in and 'spray' for bugs. It annoys me, I tell them that the bugs are coming from my kitchen drain so they spray in to my cabinet. Of course it did nothing. They sprayed Friday morning and by Friday night they were back. Please pray for me. I need it to keep my sanity!
Friday I spent the afternoon getting my taxes done (it was refreshingly good... I am actually getting money back) and then I dyed my hair and watched the past 2 Sunday messages at Buckhead church. As always, wonderful!! Then I took a nap before heading to Marcus's house. We spent the evening watching a movie, eating dinner and then went out for dessert. It was a very fun night.
Today I am back to work at Cbeyond. This evening I am running a few pre-vacation errands before catching up with my friend Dee. Tomorrow I am working and then getting together with Marcus again before heading out on Monday.
Shout out to musicovery.com
For those out there like me who like a crazy mix of music but don't love it enough to actually apply your hard-earned money towards it there is Musicovery. It is freaking cool!! You can pick your genre and your mood and it will put a mix together for you.
Right now I am listening to a mix of jazz, gospel, R&B, blues, folk, country, world, reggae, and soul. And its all based on my mood of dark and calm... where else am I going to get that??
Of course it is free!!
Rock on!
Right now I am listening to a mix of jazz, gospel, R&B, blues, folk, country, world, reggae, and soul. And its all based on my mood of dark and calm... where else am I going to get that??
Of course it is free!!
Rock on!
What the... ?!?!
How does it go from 70 degrees yesterday to snow today?!?!? I guess that makes today a good day to be at work.... maybe! Either way, I checked the forecast for Venice and the temperature should be in the 50's! I am ready to pack!
Two more days!!
Two more days!!
Friday, March 07, 2008
Another reason why I ask you...
to never move into the Heights at Lenox. If you don't remember anything else I say in all of this blog please remember this. I haven't had one full month without trouble with this complex. Lately the problem has been bugs... coming out of my sink...
Yesterday I went to put water in my coffee maker however, I first had to kill a bug inside the maker. And for those who know me know I am ridiculously clean. And I am not a morning person.
I can't wait to move out.
P.S. if you want a full list of issues that I have had here please ask.
Yesterday I went to put water in my coffee maker however, I first had to kill a bug inside the maker. And for those who know me know I am ridiculously clean. And I am not a morning person.
I can't wait to move out.
P.S. if you want a full list of issues that I have had here please ask.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Back Home
The flight home was uneventful from Tampa to Atlanta and I made it back to my apartment Sunday night around 10:30pm. By the time I got everything unpacked and into bed it was around mid-night. I thought that was late until I talked to my Mom.
The airplane trip for my parents was event-free from Atlanta to Flint, however when they got to Flint they found themselves locked in the inside the gate!! They couldn't get out!! It finally took a fellow passenger screaming for the security guard to realize they were in the airport!!
Once they were unlocked they went to baggage and found out there was only one person unloading all the luggage from the plane. When the announcement came that all the luggage had been put out theirs wasn't there!! They were told to go to the Air Tran ticket counter, however no one was there. They tracked down the security guard, which informed them that the same guy that took the luggage would be the one at the counter so they waited for him.
Luckily their luggage had arrived before they did and it was locked up safe and sound. However, by the time that all that happened it was 2:00am... and they still had to drive the 45 minutes back to their house. What a lot of drama!! But, they are safe and sound at home now... which is what count!
I now have a (very) busy week to prepare for my trip to Italy. I am so excited and can't wait to go!! Stay tuned for pictures from the trip!
The airplane trip for my parents was event-free from Atlanta to Flint, however when they got to Flint they found themselves locked in the inside the gate!! They couldn't get out!! It finally took a fellow passenger screaming for the security guard to realize they were in the airport!!
Once they were unlocked they went to baggage and found out there was only one person unloading all the luggage from the plane. When the announcement came that all the luggage had been put out theirs wasn't there!! They were told to go to the Air Tran ticket counter, however no one was there. They tracked down the security guard, which informed them that the same guy that took the luggage would be the one at the counter so they waited for him.
Luckily their luggage had arrived before they did and it was locked up safe and sound. However, by the time that all that happened it was 2:00am... and they still had to drive the 45 minutes back to their house. What a lot of drama!! But, they are safe and sound at home now... which is what count!
I now have a (very) busy week to prepare for my trip to Italy. I am so excited and can't wait to go!! Stay tuned for pictures from the trip!
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Last full day
It's my last full day in Florida.
My brother just left for Panama City, he is going there to meet up with the rest of his friends from His House. They are going for a Spring Break Mission. They will be doing free pancake breakfasts and free rides home at night. So, if you are in the area stop in and tell him hello!
My parents and I are going to go downtown to look at an art fair that is only in for the weekend before heading to the beach. Its supposed to be another beautiful day so we need to go to the beach!!
We did do some shopping... just a little bit ;)~ I only purchased 8 new pairs of shoes! Ha!! My mom and I had a lot of fun on a couple particularly cool days at the outlet and at the mall. My dad and brother were dragged along for some of the shopping. They were also able to golf some so I think they were happy as well.
For those who want to know, my flight information is as follows:
March 02, 2008, Flight 128 [1 Stop]
From: Tampa, FL (TPA) / Departing: 7:06 PM
To: Atlanta, GA (ATL) / Arriving: 8:35 PM
Also, there have been some updates to the pictures. Check them out!!
My brother just left for Panama City, he is going there to meet up with the rest of his friends from His House. They are going for a Spring Break Mission. They will be doing free pancake breakfasts and free rides home at night. So, if you are in the area stop in and tell him hello!
My parents and I are going to go downtown to look at an art fair that is only in for the weekend before heading to the beach. Its supposed to be another beautiful day so we need to go to the beach!!
We did do some shopping... just a little bit ;)~ I only purchased 8 new pairs of shoes! Ha!! My mom and I had a lot of fun on a couple particularly cool days at the outlet and at the mall. My dad and brother were dragged along for some of the shopping. They were also able to golf some so I think they were happy as well.
For those who want to know, my flight information is as follows:
March 02, 2008, Flight 128 [1 Stop]
From: Tampa, FL (TPA) / Departing: 7:06 PM
To: Atlanta, GA (ATL) / Arriving: 8:35 PM
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
FLORIDA!!
I now have some pictures that my brother and Mom took. We are just having way too much fun in the sun!! I am getting the best tan that I possibly can!! So far the weather has been exceptionally beautiful... sunny and in the 80's!! We can not ask for better weather than this.
Or typical vacation day consists of...
... waking at 7:00am for a 2 mile walk on the beach. We walk from the parking lot along the beach, the girls power walk while the guys shark tooth hunt. After the first mile we stop at the Jetty for coffee and conversation. Then we walk the mile back on the road past all the beautiful beach homes!!
... followed by a HUGE breakfast. If nothing else I will have gotten a good 10 pounds back from this trip. LOL!! Can't beat family cooking!!
... then miscellanous house hold chores for about an hour
... back to the beach for more fun in the sun!! And a fight between Mom and the rest of us over the strenght of the suntan lotion needed. We all say 4, she says we need 30. We think she just wants to come back the tannest!
... after the beach we have a HUGE dinner. I think Grandma has a personal goal to make sure no one leaves her house lighter than when they came in. She is completing her goal and then some. But with Grandma's cooking, its not hard at all to get me to eat!! As my Dad would say, I can't put her food on top of my head!!
... finally we follow up the evening with cards!!! Love Eucher & Schafkopf!!
Sometimes there are deviations for naps!! Tomorrow is scheduled to be chilly so we will be replacing beach time with shopping time (always have to hit the outlets)!
I am going to enjoy every last minute of this...
Or typical vacation day consists of...
... waking at 7:00am for a 2 mile walk on the beach. We walk from the parking lot along the beach, the girls power walk while the guys shark tooth hunt. After the first mile we stop at the Jetty for coffee and conversation. Then we walk the mile back on the road past all the beautiful beach homes!!
... followed by a HUGE breakfast. If nothing else I will have gotten a good 10 pounds back from this trip. LOL!! Can't beat family cooking!!
... then miscellanous house hold chores for about an hour
... back to the beach for more fun in the sun!! And a fight between Mom and the rest of us over the strenght of the suntan lotion needed. We all say 4, she says we need 30. We think she just wants to come back the tannest!
... after the beach we have a HUGE dinner. I think Grandma has a personal goal to make sure no one leaves her house lighter than when they came in. She is completing her goal and then some. But with Grandma's cooking, its not hard at all to get me to eat!! As my Dad would say, I can't put her food on top of my head!!
... finally we follow up the evening with cards!!! Love Eucher & Schafkopf!!
Sometimes there are deviations for naps!! Tomorrow is scheduled to be chilly so we will be replacing beach time with shopping time (always have to hit the outlets)!
I am going to enjoy every last minute of this...
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Upper Respiratory Infection
That is what I have. I went to the doctor on Monday and got medication. Then spent the last 3 days on the couch. The nice part... I got to watch a lot of Sex and The City (and Oprah) and slept a ton! Now I have a plane flight at 8pm to FLORIDA!! I can't went to spend the next week with my family!! I am overly excited!
Luckily I don't have to worry too much about getting everyone sick... my dad and brother already are! I don't know if that really is a good thing or not... but I am still excited to see everyone!
Luckily I don't have to worry too much about getting everyone sick... my dad and brother already are! I don't know if that really is a good thing or not... but I am still excited to see everyone!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
The days after...
I had the most wonderful Valentines date... with my friend Lynette!! Kendol had school and Lynette's boyfriend had to work so she and I went to Oceanaire (where her beaux is the Executive Sous Chef) and had a wonderful time.
We didn't make it to the restaurant until almost 10pm an there was still an amazing line!! People without reservations were even trying to get in. Lynette and I laughed at those people. Once we were seated I ordered a martini with olives (my current fav drink) and she ordered hers (caramel apple martini) and we got to chatting and people watching.
Our first course was an appetizer... we were going to have calamari however by 10:15pm they were out. Instead they brought us out shrimp, calamari style and it was wonderful! We ate the entire thing!! I was amazed at how good it tasted!! We then shared a spinach and warm bacon dressing salad... yummy!! For my entry I had scallops with corn ravioli. I was in heaven!! Once again, amazing. Then Lynette's beaux, Chris brought us out dessert. It was the perfect cap to the evening. Chocolate martinis with Crème brûlée, chocolate mouse, chocolate covered strawberries, a petifor with a cute little heart on it, and blackberries with whipped cream. Needless to say I was happy and full. Once the restaurant had died down a bit Chris and Dee stopped by the table and we had a great conversation!!
Then I woke up on Friday. Something doesn't feel right. And I knew it had nothing to do with the night before... I am coming down with... the FLU!! I don't have time for this!! I am going to Florida on Thursday. I took Airborne, all my vitamins and have been drinking tea and orange juice. I woke up this morning and I am dragging!! Its whats going around... sore throat, cough, runny nose, achy, head ache, etc. As soon as my replacement gets to work I am heading home to lay back down. I must feel better soon!! Pray that it goes away!!
We didn't make it to the restaurant until almost 10pm an there was still an amazing line!! People without reservations were even trying to get in. Lynette and I laughed at those people. Once we were seated I ordered a martini with olives (my current fav drink) and she ordered hers (caramel apple martini) and we got to chatting and people watching.
Our first course was an appetizer... we were going to have calamari however by 10:15pm they were out. Instead they brought us out shrimp, calamari style and it was wonderful! We ate the entire thing!! I was amazed at how good it tasted!! We then shared a spinach and warm bacon dressing salad... yummy!! For my entry I had scallops with corn ravioli. I was in heaven!! Once again, amazing. Then Lynette's beaux, Chris brought us out dessert. It was the perfect cap to the evening. Chocolate martinis with Crème brûlée, chocolate mouse, chocolate covered strawberries, a petifor with a cute little heart on it, and blackberries with whipped cream. Needless to say I was happy and full. Once the restaurant had died down a bit Chris and Dee stopped by the table and we had a great conversation!!
Then I woke up on Friday. Something doesn't feel right. And I knew it had nothing to do with the night before... I am coming down with... the FLU!! I don't have time for this!! I am going to Florida on Thursday. I took Airborne, all my vitamins and have been drinking tea and orange juice. I woke up this morning and I am dragging!! Its whats going around... sore throat, cough, runny nose, achy, head ache, etc. As soon as my replacement gets to work I am heading home to lay back down. I must feel better soon!! Pray that it goes away!!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
I thought it was cold here...
until I saw this. These pictures are courtesy of my Mom in Michigan. Needless to say she is ready for our Florida trip next week!! It may not be that cold here (its up to 42 degrees right now) but I have to say I am ready for vacation too!!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Daffodils
It's almost here... even though right now its only 35 degrees!!! SPRING!!! I can't wait!! I love warm weather. I came to work at Buckhead Church this morning to find daffodils at my desk. It was my friend Erinleigh's way of saying thank you for watching her dog Darcy and I have to say I like the way she says thank you!! And the best part... they were from her yard!! When I was there last week they had not bloomed yet. This makes me so excited for spring! Break out the kleenex... time for allergy season!! (Thank the Lord for allergy shots)
Also for Spring, I spent the last 2 days cleaning out and re-arranging my apartment. It's looks so good!! There were only 3 bags that I threw out and 3 bags going to Good Will. It feels so nice to have such a clean place right now!! (Once again, thank the Lord for allergy shots)
Kendol and I went out for Valentines last night and had a blast!! He has school until 10pm on Thursday so we made our own day, which I think was even better... not crowded at all! We went to One Midtown Kitchen and had a fabulous dinner. We split everything which is my favorite way to go. Then we went to see Fools Gold, which was a cute movie. It was a wonderful Valentines date!!
Tonight is SATC (Sex & The City) night and then on Thursday Lynn and I are celebrating Valentines at her beaux's restaurant, Oceanaire. I am excited!!
Also for Spring, I spent the last 2 days cleaning out and re-arranging my apartment. It's looks so good!! There were only 3 bags that I threw out and 3 bags going to Good Will. It feels so nice to have such a clean place right now!! (Once again, thank the Lord for allergy shots)
Kendol and I went out for Valentines last night and had a blast!! He has school until 10pm on Thursday so we made our own day, which I think was even better... not crowded at all! We went to One Midtown Kitchen and had a fabulous dinner. We split everything which is my favorite way to go. Then we went to see Fools Gold, which was a cute movie. It was a wonderful Valentines date!!
Tonight is SATC (Sex & The City) night and then on Thursday Lynn and I are celebrating Valentines at her beaux's restaurant, Oceanaire. I am excited!!
Saturday, February 09, 2008
All I want to do is...
Dance, dance, dance!!! And that is exactly what a couple of friends and I did on Thursday night. And we had a blast!! We went to my old stomping grounds... Masquerade, had a blast.
The only trouble was I decided to go to the gym earlier that day and do both pilates and a combo class including step aerobics, cardio kick boxing, and Latin jam.
Other than that... Kendol took me out for breakfast to the Flying Biscuit on Friday and it was great! After all the working out Thursday night I was starving. And that was just what I needed!!
I can barely walk today. But it was worth it!!
The only trouble was I decided to go to the gym earlier that day and do both pilates and a combo class including step aerobics, cardio kick boxing, and Latin jam.
Other than that... Kendol took me out for breakfast to the Flying Biscuit on Friday and it was great! After all the working out Thursday night I was starving. And that was just what I needed!!
I can barely walk today. But it was worth it!!
Thursday, February 07, 2008
No Work -- for almost a month!!
So, I scheduled two big trips to Venice... one in Florida and one in Italy!! And I can't wait!
I am going to Venice, Florida with my family the last week in February. We will be down there about a week and a half. Complete relaxation. Rejuvenation. A time for family, cards, ocean, beach, and tanning. I am so excited... I can't wait!!
I will come back to Atlanta for about a week before heading over to Venice ITALY!! I can't wait. I have never been that far overseas and one of my New Years Resolutions was that I would go somewhere in Europe. I got a passport a couple years back to go to Angie's wedding in Jamaica but haven't used it since. I will have another stamp on that passport on March 10 -- only 1 month away!!
I will be gone from the 10th to the 27th. When it gets closer to the date I will add the flight numbers for those who may want them. I will also try to keep an update on here of my daily happenings.
In other news I am (almost) official. As long as my references are good I am my small group's new leader! Sue, the single's community group director, really likes where I am on my walk with God and is excited to see me transition into leadership. I am excited for this new opportunity!!
Also, after some complications it looks like Kendol will now be getting a new roomate and will live in Atlantic Station. The original apartment he was going to get fell thru completely so he went a different direction and found a really great roommate. From the looks of it, he will be moving on Monday. He is really excited for this new direction in his life and I am very excited for him as well!
I am going to Venice, Florida with my family the last week in February. We will be down there about a week and a half. Complete relaxation. Rejuvenation. A time for family, cards, ocean, beach, and tanning. I am so excited... I can't wait!!
I will come back to Atlanta for about a week before heading over to Venice ITALY!! I can't wait. I have never been that far overseas and one of my New Years Resolutions was that I would go somewhere in Europe. I got a passport a couple years back to go to Angie's wedding in Jamaica but haven't used it since. I will have another stamp on that passport on March 10 -- only 1 month away!!
I will be gone from the 10th to the 27th. When it gets closer to the date I will add the flight numbers for those who may want them. I will also try to keep an update on here of my daily happenings.
In other news I am (almost) official. As long as my references are good I am my small group's new leader! Sue, the single's community group director, really likes where I am on my walk with God and is excited to see me transition into leadership. I am excited for this new opportunity!!
Also, after some complications it looks like Kendol will now be getting a new roomate and will live in Atlantic Station. The original apartment he was going to get fell thru completely so he went a different direction and found a really great roommate. From the looks of it, he will be moving on Monday. He is really excited for this new direction in his life and I am very excited for him as well!
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
My Best Life Ever
Oprah yesterday was great!! If you were unable to watch I suggest checking it out online because Dr. Oz was on explaining how to live your best life ever. A lot of what they discussed is stuff I already know (eat right, sleep well, take your vitamins, have a passion) but it went a little more specific in the anti-aging direction. One tidbit of advise I took in was to drink green and white tea... a lot if it... every day. Like 4-5 cups. There are so many health benefits to it.
So, this morning I am trying something different. Instead of my morning cup of coffee I am choosing to drink a combo of green and white tea. If you work with me and find that my attitude is not up to par please let me know. I will run to the nearest break room and get my coffee fix :)
And now for the post-cap of my past week:
This past weekend I spent Saturday evening with my friend Ashley. She has moved up to Suwanee, and if you haven't heard of it don't feel left out. Its OTP. I think she is crazy. But don't remind me later that I said that... I *may* be moving OTP. We had dinner at a cute little Mexican restaurant and hung out at her new apartment. Since I hadn't seen her in a while it was great to catch up!
Sunday was the SUPERBOWL. Granted, I am not a huge fan of watching sports but I will when there is a party with free food involved! Portia, a friend from Cbeyond, had a party at her house. Another OTP visit but we had a lot of fun. I talked thru most of the game but watched the last 3 minutes of the game... amazing!! I missed the commercials but from what I hear I didn't miss much.
Monday there was no small group... which was probably good. I was exhausted and I couldn't stay awake. I was in bed by 9:30pm.
So, this morning I am trying something different. Instead of my morning cup of coffee I am choosing to drink a combo of green and white tea. If you work with me and find that my attitude is not up to par please let me know. I will run to the nearest break room and get my coffee fix :)
And now for the post-cap of my past week:
This past weekend I spent Saturday evening with my friend Ashley. She has moved up to Suwanee, and if you haven't heard of it don't feel left out. Its OTP. I think she is crazy. But don't remind me later that I said that... I *may* be moving OTP. We had dinner at a cute little Mexican restaurant and hung out at her new apartment. Since I hadn't seen her in a while it was great to catch up!
Sunday was the SUPERBOWL. Granted, I am not a huge fan of watching sports but I will when there is a party with free food involved! Portia, a friend from Cbeyond, had a party at her house. Another OTP visit but we had a lot of fun. I talked thru most of the game but watched the last 3 minutes of the game... amazing!! I missed the commercials but from what I hear I didn't miss much.
Monday there was no small group... which was probably good. I was exhausted and I couldn't stay awake. I was in bed by 9:30pm.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Am I ready?!?!
I sure hope so!! The small group girls and I went to Group Link last night. Since we are down to five and no official leader we hoped we could find 2-3 new girls and a leader. We found the girls but no leader. So guess who got nominated and stepped up?? Me. Am I ready?!?! I sure hope so. I don't think God would put me here if I am not. So I just pray that I can do well and glorify him.
Pray for me!! I just put in my application and I should be contacted in the next month. I am actually really excited!
Pray for me!! I just put in my application and I should be contacted in the next month. I am actually really excited!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Some changes
Since I gave a pre-cap of my last week I will now give a quick post cap.
The musical that Erinleigh and I were able to see was the Drowsy Chaperone and it was hillarious!!! Also, we had the best seats ever... 2nd row back from the stage!!! We decided that seats like that called for a glass of wine and some popcorn! We had a blast. I tried to re-create the play for Kendol later. He thought it was pretty funny too but I think he was laughing more at me than the musical. After the musical we stopped by the cutest little bar downtown for a martini!! We had the most fun!
Kendol and I did pack up a lot of his things this week and went shopping for a few things that he needs however he was unable to move this past week. There were some issues that a previous land lord caused by not being quite truthful. Kendol is clearing everything up and is hoping to move to his new apartment this week.
That means that I was able to go to my Sex & The City night Wednesday night with my girls!! We did the usual... Marlo's then to Lynn's apartment. We had fun but took no pictures. I can't believe we forgot!
Thursday after work I met up with neighbor Raleigh at Sidebar downtown. He is currently studying for his masters in philosophy so we met up with a bunch of his colleagues there and then 5 of us went to the Symphony. It was soooo fun!! I would do that again anytime. After the symphony Kendol met up with us at Vortex on Peachtree for a martini. (I am currently loving martini's)
Yesterday I relaxed during the day (I didn't get out of bed until 11am it was fabulous) and then went with Kelly from my small group to Spoke on the Mountain (a musical at a Methodist church in Roswell). It was very cute and full of country gospel music. For some reason I picture my parents really liking it ;)~
Tonight I am going with the girls in the community group to group link... we will be trying to add a few new girls and a leader. Pray that we are able to find some good people!!
The musical that Erinleigh and I were able to see was the Drowsy Chaperone and it was hillarious!!! Also, we had the best seats ever... 2nd row back from the stage!!! We decided that seats like that called for a glass of wine and some popcorn! We had a blast. I tried to re-create the play for Kendol later. He thought it was pretty funny too but I think he was laughing more at me than the musical. After the musical we stopped by the cutest little bar downtown for a martini!! We had the most fun!
Kendol and I did pack up a lot of his things this week and went shopping for a few things that he needs however he was unable to move this past week. There were some issues that a previous land lord caused by not being quite truthful. Kendol is clearing everything up and is hoping to move to his new apartment this week.
That means that I was able to go to my Sex & The City night Wednesday night with my girls!! We did the usual... Marlo's then to Lynn's apartment. We had fun but took no pictures. I can't believe we forgot!
Thursday after work I met up with neighbor Raleigh at Sidebar downtown. He is currently studying for his masters in philosophy so we met up with a bunch of his colleagues there and then 5 of us went to the Symphony. It was soooo fun!! I would do that again anytime. After the symphony Kendol met up with us at Vortex on Peachtree for a martini. (I am currently loving martini's)
Yesterday I relaxed during the day (I didn't get out of bed until 11am it was fabulous) and then went with Kelly from my small group to Spoke on the Mountain (a musical at a Methodist church in Roswell). It was very cute and full of country gospel music. For some reason I picture my parents really liking it ;)~
Tonight I am going with the girls in the community group to group link... we will be trying to add a few new girls and a leader. Pray that we are able to find some good people!!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Pictures...
This week is extremely busy for me. Saturday was Kendol's birthday so we celebrated at Twains, Kendol is moving into a new apartment so on Sunday I helped him pack after work, yesterday I had my small group (woo hoo), today I am going shopping with Kendol to get a few new things for his apt then going with Erinleigh (friend from Buckhead Church) to the Fox to watch a play (soooo excited!), tomorrow I will be helping Kendol move and possibly going to Sex and the City night with my girls (*if* it can fit in), Thursday night I am going to the Symphony with neighbor Raileigh, Friday --- RELAX!! -- Saturday after work I am going with the community group girls to GroupLink... we need a few more people in the group... and a leader. Wooh! What a run on sentence!!
So, in between doing laundry and getting ready for the day I thought I would do a quick update and add some additional pics... some are from December!! Oh my!
Here is the evolution of the Christmas cookies. They were made, obviously, before Christmas!!
And here are some pictures from Kendol's birthday at Twains!!
Finally I am not sure if I showed the pics from NYE 2007, so if not, here they are!
Hope you are having a great week!!
So, in between doing laundry and getting ready for the day I thought I would do a quick update and add some additional pics... some are from December!! Oh my!
Here is the evolution of the Christmas cookies. They were made, obviously, before Christmas!!
And here are some pictures from Kendol's birthday at Twains!!
Finally I am not sure if I showed the pics from NYE 2007, so if not, here they are!
Hope you are having a great week!!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
1/16/08
Getting messages like this from my director:
ROCK STAR - yes, ROCK STAR. I really appreciate your organization and work ethic, this AD schedule you put together is just another example of how great you. THANKS!!!
ROCK STAR - yes, ROCK STAR. I really appreciate your organization and work ethic, this AD schedule you put together is just another example of how great you. THANKS!!!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
THIRTY!!! WOO HOO!!
SOOOOO... I was able to do 30, yes 30, floor wipers in a row!!!!!!!!! For those who don't know what they are check it out...
When I started doing them I was only able to do 5 in a row (1 = up to the left, down to the middle, up to the right, down to the middle). So 30 today was HUGE!! I am overly excited!!
I don't remember how much I have discussed my workout routine on here in the past so here is a good spot to mention it. Since the beginning of December I have been doing the "300 workout" which includes the following:
# 25 pull-ups
# 50 deadlifts (right now I am up to 40 lbs... but I will go to 50 next week)
# 50 push-ups
# 50 box jumps (I use a step from the aerobics class with 5 levels)
# 50 "floor wipers" (a core and shoulders exercise at 10 pounds - next week it will be 12 lbs)
# 50 "clean and press" at 15 pounds (a weight-lifting exercise)
# 25 more pull-ups -- for a total of 300 reps
I always mix a few other exercises into the routine to keep it interesting but the point of the routine is to not stop working to keep the cardio up. Before the routine I run/jog 30-45 minutes (3-5 miles). I do this routine on Saturday and Tuesday. On Thursday I generally jog 30 minutes and plates for 60 minutes.
Right now I am sore... but that is great!! Hehe!!
When I started doing them I was only able to do 5 in a row (1 = up to the left, down to the middle, up to the right, down to the middle). So 30 today was HUGE!! I am overly excited!!
I don't remember how much I have discussed my workout routine on here in the past so here is a good spot to mention it. Since the beginning of December I have been doing the "300 workout" which includes the following:
# 25 pull-ups
# 50 deadlifts (right now I am up to 40 lbs... but I will go to 50 next week)
# 50 push-ups
# 50 box jumps (I use a step from the aerobics class with 5 levels)
# 50 "floor wipers" (a core and shoulders exercise at 10 pounds - next week it will be 12 lbs)
# 50 "clean and press" at 15 pounds (a weight-lifting exercise)
# 25 more pull-ups -- for a total of 300 reps
I always mix a few other exercises into the routine to keep it interesting but the point of the routine is to not stop working to keep the cardio up. Before the routine I run/jog 30-45 minutes (3-5 miles). I do this routine on Saturday and Tuesday. On Thursday I generally jog 30 minutes and plates for 60 minutes.
Right now I am sore... but that is great!! Hehe!!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Sophisticated Ladies
So Kendol and I have now been dating a year. To celebrate we went out to Plaka for some exceptional Greek food!!! Yummmmm! And then we met up with Lynn, her boyfriend Chris, Dee, and anther friend of theirs at Oceanaire. We had drinks until everyone was ready to go and then headed over to Twisted Taco then Cosmo Lava. It was a fun night!!
Kendol is continuing the celebration into this evening. We will be going to see Sophisticated Ladies at the Alliance Theatre!! I can't wait!!
Kendol is continuing the celebration into this evening. We will be going to see Sophisticated Ladies at the Alliance Theatre!! I can't wait!!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Sleeeeeeeepy - Update
Thanks everyone for your comments!! I soooo appreciate them. I did some research on the comments and I have decided to keep a quick mood journal to keep track of how I am feeling. Then I will take that to my doctor with the list of ideas that you have. In the meantime, I am stopping by the closest Whole Foods on my way home to pick up some supplements that the Mayo Clinic website suggest could help.
From what I read good supplements for depression-like symptoms are: melatonin, St. John's Wort and SAM-e (for Serotonin), and Vitamin B6.
It wouldn't surprise me if this is depression related... about 5 years ago I was treated for depression.
One comment was artificial sweeteners such as that aspartame in diet coke could cause a problem... and that I have heard before too, however, I drink maybe 1 full can of Diet Coke ever month (if that) and I try my best to stay away from any artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup and such, so I don't think that is it. I wish it was... it would be an easy fix!! Also, someone thought it may be that I am not getting enough sleep but I literally fall asleep at 10pm and will stay asleep either for like 12 hours or until woken. I am for sure getting enough sleep! I am trying to keep my sleep to 8 hours as much as possible.
If anyone else has any other ideas on what they think it might be or other supplement ideas please let me know! I am always open to suggestions!
PS. If this doesn't work I am getting a GEO!! Thanks Jerry for the idea ;)
From what I read good supplements for depression-like symptoms are: melatonin, St. John's Wort and SAM-e (for Serotonin), and Vitamin B6.
It wouldn't surprise me if this is depression related... about 5 years ago I was treated for depression.
One comment was artificial sweeteners such as that aspartame in diet coke could cause a problem... and that I have heard before too, however, I drink maybe 1 full can of Diet Coke ever month (if that) and I try my best to stay away from any artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup and such, so I don't think that is it. I wish it was... it would be an easy fix!! Also, someone thought it may be that I am not getting enough sleep but I literally fall asleep at 10pm and will stay asleep either for like 12 hours or until woken. I am for sure getting enough sleep! I am trying to keep my sleep to 8 hours as much as possible.
If anyone else has any other ideas on what they think it might be or other supplement ideas please let me know! I am always open to suggestions!
PS. If this doesn't work I am getting a GEO!! Thanks Jerry for the idea ;)
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
1/9/2008
Being alive for another year.
That my God wants to have a relationship with me.
That I learned another strategy for listening to God.
For my family and friends.
For my health.
For my ability to make a living.
For the ability to save money.
For the ability to go on vacation.
For all the luxuries in my life.
That my God wants to have a relationship with me.
That I learned another strategy for listening to God.
For my family and friends.
For my health.
For my ability to make a living.
For the ability to save money.
For the ability to go on vacation.
For all the luxuries in my life.
Sleeeeeeeepy
Once again I am back to being sleepy all the time. I have been to numerous doctors over the years about this but no one knows why I get so tired. Monday night I went to bed at 10pm and woke up to my alarm at 9am -- yet I was still tired all day and was ready for bed again last night at 10pm. I woke up to my alarm at 8am. I am sitting in my bosses office after drinking 1/2 a can of diet coke but I could still lay on the floor and fall asleep.
I feel like I am getting a good nights sleep, I have dreams, I work out 3 days a week, and I am eating healthy. I am not working crazy hours a week. I think things are calm. Yet tired.
What is most frustrating is that I start to hear half conversations (and that is especially bad when working), I can't remember things I am used to remembering, I have a hard time concentrating, I feel like I stumble over words, and I stop wanting to go out with friend because all I want to do is sleep.
I don't know what brings it on and it last for generally a week to a month. If anyone who reads this has any ideas of what they might think this is or what I can do to not feel so tired please leave it in a comment!! I would be more than happy to try just about anything!
I feel like I am getting a good nights sleep, I have dreams, I work out 3 days a week, and I am eating healthy. I am not working crazy hours a week. I think things are calm. Yet tired.
What is most frustrating is that I start to hear half conversations (and that is especially bad when working), I can't remember things I am used to remembering, I have a hard time concentrating, I feel like I stumble over words, and I stop wanting to go out with friend because all I want to do is sleep.
I don't know what brings it on and it last for generally a week to a month. If anyone who reads this has any ideas of what they might think this is or what I can do to not feel so tired please leave it in a comment!! I would be more than happy to try just about anything!
Monday, January 07, 2008
Jeff Henderson Rocks!! (thank you God!!)
So, I went to 6pm service last night at Buckhead Church, like I always do, and the sermon was done by our Senior Pastor Jeff... and it was perfect. I always here how I need to listen to God's voice but no one other than my brother Dan has been able to explain how. Dan says its by reading the Bible and then being silent so I can hear God's voice. So I have been doing that and luckly have made it thru Leviticus (yeah!) and am into first Kings. However Jeff took it a step further and gave us a system to try. He suggest reading a few sentences and then praying and mediatating over those until you hear the power phrase that God is communicating to you. Once you have the phrase you should write it down in some kind of journal with the date and the passage that you read. So I am now incorporating his system into my daily reading. I have a feeling it will be powerful!!
Thursday, January 03, 2008
No SATC this week.
Since Lynn wasn't feeling well Sex & The City for this week was canceled. I have to say it was sad but luckily I had spent New Years with her and I did stop by her house to pick up my coat and to give her ring back (it was featured in the New Years pictures as "my bling"). The walk across the street from my car to her lobby was freezing!! What made it so cold was the wind. I asked Kendol if he wanted to stop by my parents house on the way home. I figure its so cold we must be in Michigan! He informed me that we are not actually living in Michigan. Isn't this supposed to be HOT-lanta!
I am currently in my last hour of work at Buckhead Church before heading to the gym. My Shuffle is dead (I think it just need to be re-charged) so I am going to be working out old-school -- listening to the music provided by LA Fitness.
Also, I have been on my typical January diet... no chocolate. I do allow myself one exception -- in (hot) chocolate milk. I figure all the nutrients in the milk cancel out the calories in the chocolate. And, this happens only once every few days. This January diet started the day I got back from my parents house and it's going surprisingly well. Generally this is the week where I crave chocolate but not yet! Woo Hoo!! I have also tried something new in creating a meal plan for the week. Making sure to have 5 small meals every 2-3 hours through out the day. One of the meals is a regular lunch or dinner but the rest are mostly snack portions but I stay very full, which may be why I am not craving chocolate... I am too full! I am planning on prolonging this plan for about 3 months (with the exception of going to FL to visit Grandma and Grandpa... then all bets are off).
I am currently in my last hour of work at Buckhead Church before heading to the gym. My Shuffle is dead (I think it just need to be re-charged) so I am going to be working out old-school -- listening to the music provided by LA Fitness.
Also, I have been on my typical January diet... no chocolate. I do allow myself one exception -- in (hot) chocolate milk. I figure all the nutrients in the milk cancel out the calories in the chocolate. And, this happens only once every few days. This January diet started the day I got back from my parents house and it's going surprisingly well. Generally this is the week where I crave chocolate but not yet! Woo Hoo!! I have also tried something new in creating a meal plan for the week. Making sure to have 5 small meals every 2-3 hours through out the day. One of the meals is a regular lunch or dinner but the rest are mostly snack portions but I stay very full, which may be why I am not craving chocolate... I am too full! I am planning on prolonging this plan for about 3 months (with the exception of going to FL to visit Grandma and Grandpa... then all bets are off).
Signatures
The best ever. I just got an email with this as the signature:
Sent over Al Gore's Internet, via Steve Job's invention, with my
thoughts on loan from God.
It rocks!
Sent over Al Gore's Internet, via Steve Job's invention, with my
thoughts on loan from God.
It rocks!
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
And it really is that cold!
On new years I left my coat at Lynn's house because it really was too warm to wear it. Not thinking I would need it today I told her to keep it until tonight (Sex and the City Night!) and I would pick it back up then.
Then I chose to walk to work. It was a coooooooold walk. I didn't realize it was that cold until I checked this...
Then I chose to walk to work. It was a coooooooold walk. I didn't realize it was that cold until I checked this...
Apparently I know how to bring it...
Unfortunately the 'it' I can bring is snow. I got to work today and was reprimanded by co-worker Jerry. He woke up in the middle of the night to find snow on his deck! I wouldn't have believed him except he has pictures. He has explicitly told me that I was not allowed to bring that back to Georgia with me. Oops! I am sure he will be blogging about it himself soon!
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Welcome to 2008
So, instead of my original plan stated in my last post I got a text from my friend Lynn to come out with her so that is what we did. We started out the night at Oceanaire where her boyfriend is the seux chef extraordinaire before taking our little party over to Twisted Taco. I can't say the night was drama-free but it was darn close and I had a great time. I am so happy I was able to ring in the New Year with the friends I did. Luckily Lynn is much better with the whole camera thing than I am so we do have pictures.
Thanks to Kendol, Lynn, Chris, Dee, Jason and Heather for ringing in the new year in style... with me! ;)
Hope you had a fun and safe New Years and my God bless you in 2008!!
Thanks to Kendol, Lynn, Chris, Dee, Jason and Heather for ringing in the new year in style... with me! ;)
Hope you had a fun and safe New Years and my God bless you in 2008!!
Monday, December 31, 2007
What makes me feel 'old' at 27
I am sitting at work. I have no big New Years plans. And I told Kendol last night that I would prefer to get a bottle of wine, stay in, and fall asleep before the ball drops. I am turning into my parents. And that makes me feel old at 27.
What are your New Years plans??
What are your New Years plans??
Friday, December 28, 2007
Let It Snow...
And it sure is. We have been keeping an eye on flights all day because Atlanta had bad weather this morning and its snowing so much that my flight back to Atlanta scheduled for 5:50pm tonight has been cancelled already. Luckily I was one of the first to reschedule my flight for tomorrow. For those who want to know the flight number is Delta 43751 flying out from Flint at 2:55pm.
The nice part is I am now able to see my Uncle Mike and Aunt Linda. They were coming today to visit with my parents and they were supposed to be here after my flight left. Its nice to spend one more day with the family.
P.S. Snow storms are so beautiful when you know you will only see one this year ;)
The nice part is I am now able to see my Uncle Mike and Aunt Linda. They were coming today to visit with my parents and they were supposed to be here after my flight left. Its nice to spend one more day with the family.
P.S. Snow storms are so beautiful when you know you will only see one this year ;)
Thursday, December 27, 2007
UPDATE: A First Time for Everything
Dad and Dan went back out this morning to continue track the deer this morning. They were afraid last night that tracking would be difficult because of the new snow this morning but it didn't start snowing until after the left... which was perfect. They got back out to the woods, found where the deer had laid down, and found where SOMEONE ELSE had drug it away! The jerk!! Dad and Dan went to the closest house and spoke with the woman who lived there. They found out that her son got the deer. At least someone did, but after all that work yesterday its kinda anti-climatic that we never got it.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
A First Time for Everything
Something that the northern guys like to do is go hunting. The males in my family are no exception. Give them something to hunt and they will do it. This morning they spent the morning much like many early mornings by heading out to their blinds at 5am to hunt deer. The plan was for them to bow hunt in the am and then for them to come home in time for a late breakfast and then we would spend the afternoon together.
On the assumption that events would go as planned I woke up at 9am, spent the morning working out (jogged 4 miles on the treadmill then did some sit-ups and push-ups) before taking my shower. At about 11am I got a call from my Dad that he had shot a buck around 8am, however it didn't drop right away, so they had spent the next few hours watching the buck walk around their respective hunting areas. Once the deer was far enough away for them to leave they did so in hopes that the deer would find a spot to lay down and that they would find the deer there later.
Then they asked me... "Would you like to come track the deer with us?"
This was something new to me. In the 20-odd years that I have lived in Michigan I haven't gone hunting or tracked a deer. I defiantly don't have the patience to sit in a blind at un-godly hours in the morning and wait for an animal to possibly walk by, I do have the patience to walk thru the woods. So, in the spirit of trying something new, I agreed to join them.
The woods that my dad and Dan hunt is up by my grandparents house in Sebewaing so they picked me up and we first stopped at Sport-ez in Sebewaing for a Roastie. If you are ever in Sebewaing you should stop by... the Roasties are very good!
SIDE NOTE: if you are completely against hunting (or a really good story) stop reading now.
After lunch we headed out to the woods. The woods were beautiful and it was an amazing walk. The last time I chose to take a walk thru the woods without Dad or Dan I was with my cousin Marie and we got so lost that I am scared to go in the woods by myself. My dad showed me where his shanny was and where he had shot the deer and then we followed the deers trail thru the woods which is where my Dad and brother thought our adventure would end. However, since this was my first 'track' that was only the beginning.
The trail took us thru all the woods, over a road, into another woods. There were a few times that we lost the trail but my dad and Dan are experts at this so they always found blood. Then the deer went into a field and we (and I say 'we' very loosely as I was along for the journey) lost the trail. I stood at the last spot that they know the deer was and each guy followed a different trail of hooves. When Dan's trail ended he pulled out his binoculars and looked around. He saw a buck a couple fields over that they thought may have been my Dad's deer however when he turned to tell Dad the deer went away. So, my Dad went to the edge of the field we were on and tried to find a new trail, but there were none.
With no trail to go on, we went to a line of pine trees and the guys looked at the edge of the field, where there is snow, and miraculously found the trail. We followed that to the next field and were half way thru another field when we heard two dogs barking off in the distance. We all looked up and saw them chasing... a deer.
Dan looked thru the binoculars again and found it was a buck and it was running with a hobble. It took a few minutes to monitor him to verify but it was my Dad's buck. We all watched the deer for a while however the deer kept moving and we had to be able to keep up with it. The decision was made that Dad and I would go back to the vehicle and Dan would keep monitor of the progress of the deer.
Of course I was lost, no clue where we were, but we walked along the road and quickly I found that we had made a pretty good circle and ended some what close to car. We drove back and picked up my brother and then drove as close as we could to the deer. New plans now have to be made. This is bow hunting and apparently you need to be pretty close to get a good shot with a bow. A lot closer than we will probably be able to get. Also, the deer is now in field and the guys want permission to shoot in the field. The next step was to call Neil or Tom (relatives on my Mom's side). Neil didn't answer however Tom was close as he was checking out the bay to see how the ice fishing was so he came to help. He verified with the field owner that we could go onto his field. We were right by a ditch and there was another coming from the adjacent field. They needed to hide as much as possible to get as close as the could to the deer. Dan went into the ditch by where we were parked while Tom and Dad drove to the next ditch. I watched from my Dad's vehicle. I saw my Dad get out and start walking, which caused the deer to run, but not in the direction that they were hoping (which would have been back to Dan).
While they were working on this I realized I needed to go to the bathroom but I had no where to go. I looked around and the only way to get any privacy would be to go into the ditch. I devised a little plan of my own but it was adverted when I started walking to the ditch and on one step the snow broke and I went thigh high into the snow. I turned around and tried to go back but all the snow started breaking. I crawled my way back up and as I was doing that Dad and Tom were coming back in Tom's truck. Then I was glad I didn't make it into the ditch. They would have come back just in time to catch me with my pants around my ankles. Would have been quite embarrassing!
Dad and Tom had devised a new plan. Tom would drop off my Dad at the other end of the ditch that Dan was in while Tom and I would watch the deer from the truck. We watched the deer thru the binoculars Tom had brought and we saw the deer head towards a line of pine trees that lined Steve Gremel house. Tom and I then drove over to Steve's house to see who was home, we found out there were quite a few people there -- and a couple of dogs. I quickly realized these were the same dogs that had chased the deers only about an hour earlier. And, I could see why the deer ran... they were scary dogs. However, this second time that the deer was bad the dogs were completely oblivious and there were not two but three dogs.
Tom talked to the people who where there and then instructed me to get take his truck to get my Dad. I asked if he was sure he wanted me driving his vehicle but he was.
I was so nervous!! I am not the best driver, I hate driving big vehicles, and I had to turn around the truck in front of everyone. I managed to get the truck turned around and was driving out the very long drive way when another truck pulled in... it was my Dad with another guy. I turned back around and headed back into commotion.
The found the deer behind a barn and watched it walk INTO a pig barn. By the time I had pulled up Dan already had drawn his bow back and was pointed directly into the barn. My dad and another guy was on the opposite side of the barn and was looking in thru one of the side windows. My dad asked permission to shoot into the barn however the guy wasn't the owner of the barn so he didn't shoot in. They told me later that the deer was hopping over the stalls of the pig barn while they were watching. Then I see the deer jump out of a window on the side I was on! It then ran back into the field!! It was crazy! One of the ladies who was there was having a ton of fun... she said this is the most excitement ever on their property!
We all stood around and chatted for a moment. I found out that the dog that came up with Dan had found him in the ditch. Apparently Dan was getting pretty close to the deer, almost within shooting range, and he heard a noise behind him. When he turned to look he saw the dog... and the dog just wanted to play. He shoo'ed the dog over to the deer but the dog wouldn't give up. That's when the deer headed to the pine trees along the house.
After we left the house we drove back around to where I had needed to use the restroom... which is right where the deer was standing. Dad and Dan were in the bed of Tom's truck, each holding their bows hoping for one last shot before the sun went down. My dad did take one shot but it was more of a hail-mary and missed the deer. My dad went out into the woods to get his arrow and scared the deer back into the woods that my dad had shot the deer to begin with. Talk about a full circle!! But, my dad was happy. Since it was now 5pm the sun was going down and tracking had to be done for the day. With the deer going into the woods there was a good chance that it would lay down to sleep so Dad and Dan will go back out tomorrow morning and see if they can start over.
In the end my Mom was upset... I spent a day in the woods with my family tracking a deer but not a picture was taken. No one will ever believe me.
On the assumption that events would go as planned I woke up at 9am, spent the morning working out (jogged 4 miles on the treadmill then did some sit-ups and push-ups) before taking my shower. At about 11am I got a call from my Dad that he had shot a buck around 8am, however it didn't drop right away, so they had spent the next few hours watching the buck walk around their respective hunting areas. Once the deer was far enough away for them to leave they did so in hopes that the deer would find a spot to lay down and that they would find the deer there later.
Then they asked me... "Would you like to come track the deer with us?"
This was something new to me. In the 20-odd years that I have lived in Michigan I haven't gone hunting or tracked a deer. I defiantly don't have the patience to sit in a blind at un-godly hours in the morning and wait for an animal to possibly walk by, I do have the patience to walk thru the woods. So, in the spirit of trying something new, I agreed to join them.
The woods that my dad and Dan hunt is up by my grandparents house in Sebewaing so they picked me up and we first stopped at Sport-ez in Sebewaing for a Roastie. If you are ever in Sebewaing you should stop by... the Roasties are very good!
SIDE NOTE: if you are completely against hunting (or a really good story) stop reading now.
After lunch we headed out to the woods. The woods were beautiful and it was an amazing walk. The last time I chose to take a walk thru the woods without Dad or Dan I was with my cousin Marie and we got so lost that I am scared to go in the woods by myself. My dad showed me where his shanny was and where he had shot the deer and then we followed the deers trail thru the woods which is where my Dad and brother thought our adventure would end. However, since this was my first 'track' that was only the beginning.
The trail took us thru all the woods, over a road, into another woods. There were a few times that we lost the trail but my dad and Dan are experts at this so they always found blood. Then the deer went into a field and we (and I say 'we' very loosely as I was along for the journey) lost the trail. I stood at the last spot that they know the deer was and each guy followed a different trail of hooves. When Dan's trail ended he pulled out his binoculars and looked around. He saw a buck a couple fields over that they thought may have been my Dad's deer however when he turned to tell Dad the deer went away. So, my Dad went to the edge of the field we were on and tried to find a new trail, but there were none.
With no trail to go on, we went to a line of pine trees and the guys looked at the edge of the field, where there is snow, and miraculously found the trail. We followed that to the next field and were half way thru another field when we heard two dogs barking off in the distance. We all looked up and saw them chasing... a deer.
Dan looked thru the binoculars again and found it was a buck and it was running with a hobble. It took a few minutes to monitor him to verify but it was my Dad's buck. We all watched the deer for a while however the deer kept moving and we had to be able to keep up with it. The decision was made that Dad and I would go back to the vehicle and Dan would keep monitor of the progress of the deer.
Of course I was lost, no clue where we were, but we walked along the road and quickly I found that we had made a pretty good circle and ended some what close to car. We drove back and picked up my brother and then drove as close as we could to the deer. New plans now have to be made. This is bow hunting and apparently you need to be pretty close to get a good shot with a bow. A lot closer than we will probably be able to get. Also, the deer is now in field and the guys want permission to shoot in the field. The next step was to call Neil or Tom (relatives on my Mom's side). Neil didn't answer however Tom was close as he was checking out the bay to see how the ice fishing was so he came to help. He verified with the field owner that we could go onto his field. We were right by a ditch and there was another coming from the adjacent field. They needed to hide as much as possible to get as close as the could to the deer. Dan went into the ditch by where we were parked while Tom and Dad drove to the next ditch. I watched from my Dad's vehicle. I saw my Dad get out and start walking, which caused the deer to run, but not in the direction that they were hoping (which would have been back to Dan).
While they were working on this I realized I needed to go to the bathroom but I had no where to go. I looked around and the only way to get any privacy would be to go into the ditch. I devised a little plan of my own but it was adverted when I started walking to the ditch and on one step the snow broke and I went thigh high into the snow. I turned around and tried to go back but all the snow started breaking. I crawled my way back up and as I was doing that Dad and Tom were coming back in Tom's truck. Then I was glad I didn't make it into the ditch. They would have come back just in time to catch me with my pants around my ankles. Would have been quite embarrassing!
Dad and Tom had devised a new plan. Tom would drop off my Dad at the other end of the ditch that Dan was in while Tom and I would watch the deer from the truck. We watched the deer thru the binoculars Tom had brought and we saw the deer head towards a line of pine trees that lined Steve Gremel house. Tom and I then drove over to Steve's house to see who was home, we found out there were quite a few people there -- and a couple of dogs. I quickly realized these were the same dogs that had chased the deers only about an hour earlier. And, I could see why the deer ran... they were scary dogs. However, this second time that the deer was bad the dogs were completely oblivious and there were not two but three dogs.
Tom talked to the people who where there and then instructed me to get take his truck to get my Dad. I asked if he was sure he wanted me driving his vehicle but he was.
I was so nervous!! I am not the best driver, I hate driving big vehicles, and I had to turn around the truck in front of everyone. I managed to get the truck turned around and was driving out the very long drive way when another truck pulled in... it was my Dad with another guy. I turned back around and headed back into commotion.
The found the deer behind a barn and watched it walk INTO a pig barn. By the time I had pulled up Dan already had drawn his bow back and was pointed directly into the barn. My dad and another guy was on the opposite side of the barn and was looking in thru one of the side windows. My dad asked permission to shoot into the barn however the guy wasn't the owner of the barn so he didn't shoot in. They told me later that the deer was hopping over the stalls of the pig barn while they were watching. Then I see the deer jump out of a window on the side I was on! It then ran back into the field!! It was crazy! One of the ladies who was there was having a ton of fun... she said this is the most excitement ever on their property!
We all stood around and chatted for a moment. I found out that the dog that came up with Dan had found him in the ditch. Apparently Dan was getting pretty close to the deer, almost within shooting range, and he heard a noise behind him. When he turned to look he saw the dog... and the dog just wanted to play. He shoo'ed the dog over to the deer but the dog wouldn't give up. That's when the deer headed to the pine trees along the house.
After we left the house we drove back around to where I had needed to use the restroom... which is right where the deer was standing. Dad and Dan were in the bed of Tom's truck, each holding their bows hoping for one last shot before the sun went down. My dad did take one shot but it was more of a hail-mary and missed the deer. My dad went out into the woods to get his arrow and scared the deer back into the woods that my dad had shot the deer to begin with. Talk about a full circle!! But, my dad was happy. Since it was now 5pm the sun was going down and tracking had to be done for the day. With the deer going into the woods there was a good chance that it would lay down to sleep so Dad and Dan will go back out tomorrow morning and see if they can start over.
In the end my Mom was upset... I spent a day in the woods with my family tracking a deer but not a picture was taken. No one will ever believe me.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Happy Birthday....
... to my Mom. You will have to ask her how young she is now. For a while she was 29, however since I am now close to that the number has changed to 30. Either way... HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!
After a slight delay to change the tire on the airplane, I had a safe flight up from the ATL yesterday. We spent the afternoon and evening eating at Freeway Fritz, going to Meijers (yea!!), and playing cards. The ladies won 3 of the 4 games. Ask my brother how much I like to lose ;)~
This morning we opened presents from each other. I recieved a few really beatiful BCBG shirts, georgeous Yonkers jewelry, and some cute Victoria Secret undies from my parents. I love all the gifts!! My brother gave me the wonderful picture from the post below.
I had gotten my mom some lotion/body wash from Crabtree & Evelyn and earings from Black House | White Market. My Dad and my brother I knitted scarves and got them shirts from Dillards (the only place I could find in the ATL that has big/tall clothes) and slippers. I get them slippers (that have a shoe sole) every year because they wear out the one that I get them the year before. I like getting them something I know they will use out!
My mom got some great birthday presents as well!
Happy Birthday Mom & Jesus!!
After a slight delay to change the tire on the airplane, I had a safe flight up from the ATL yesterday. We spent the afternoon and evening eating at Freeway Fritz, going to Meijers (yea!!), and playing cards. The ladies won 3 of the 4 games. Ask my brother how much I like to lose ;)~
This morning we opened presents from each other. I recieved a few really beatiful BCBG shirts, georgeous Yonkers jewelry, and some cute Victoria Secret undies from my parents. I love all the gifts!! My brother gave me the wonderful picture from the post below.
I had gotten my mom some lotion/body wash from Crabtree & Evelyn and earings from Black House | White Market. My Dad and my brother I knitted scarves and got them shirts from Dillards (the only place I could find in the ATL that has big/tall clothes) and slippers. I get them slippers (that have a shoe sole) every year because they wear out the one that I get them the year before. I like getting them something I know they will use out!
My mom got some great birthday presents as well!
Happy Birthday Mom & Jesus!!
Merry Christmas from my brother Dan
My brother gave me an amazing picture (that he took and edited) for Christmas. He says its something to remember him by... since he will be moving out west this spring.
He will be working as a guide at Out West Guides.
He will be working as a guide at Out West Guides.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
I stole this from another site but...
I wanted to wish you
Geseënde Kersfees
Feliz Natal
Happy Christmas
Joyeux Noel
Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan
Feliz Navidad
Mele Kalikimaka
Selamat Hari Natal
Sung Tan Chuk Ha
Maligayan Pasko!
Srozhdestvom Kristovym
Buone Feste Natalizie
God Jule
Kurisumasu Omedeto
Tonight I will go to church (I can't wait to see what they are going to do for Christmas) and then pack for my trip to Michigan. For those who want to know, the itinerary currently stands at me leaving the ATL on Delta 4414 at 12:30 PM on Monday and arriving in Flint at 2:26 exactly. So, if I don't post again before then...
Geseënde Kersfees
Feliz Natal
Happy Christmas
Joyeux Noel
Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan
Feliz Navidad
Mele Kalikimaka
Selamat Hari Natal
Sung Tan Chuk Ha
Maligayan Pasko!
Srozhdestvom Kristovym
Buone Feste Natalizie
God Jule
Kurisumasu Omedeto
Tonight I will go to church (I can't wait to see what they are going to do for Christmas) and then pack for my trip to Michigan. For those who want to know, the itinerary currently stands at me leaving the ATL on Delta 4414 at 12:30 PM on Monday and arriving in Flint at 2:26 exactly. So, if I don't post again before then...
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Yeaaaa for Friday!!
I have been so excited for today to come... my entire plans include watching my 2 new DVD's from Blockbuster, possibly getting out my paints and playing with some canvas, and re-painting my toenails. Of course Oprah will have to be thrown in there as well! I thought about walking over to the mall however with the Holiday mad dash there is absolutely no way I will leave the tranquility of my apartment for the madness of the mall today!! Ahhhhhhhh! Peace and quiet. For a whole day
SATC - Christmas Edition
We decided that this week we would make this week a little dressier, but still in the Sex and The City fashion. So, how did we do?
Check out the rest here...
Check out the rest here...
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Update on airborne
So, after airborne, 3 movies, Tin Drum curry chicken, and a good nights sleep I am feeling better. But not out of the woods. Instead of my normal walk to Buckhead Church I decided to drive. Its cold enough that I didn't want to push the not feeling well.
I am still sluggish enough that coffee hasn't helped yet but I am not as sick as a lot of people around the church... however I have the same symptoms which makes me quite nervous that I will get worse before I get better. But, I am working now and will keep you posted.
I am still sluggish enough that coffee hasn't helped yet but I am not as sick as a lot of people around the church... however I have the same symptoms which makes me quite nervous that I will get worse before I get better. But, I am working now and will keep you posted.
You know your apartments really that bad when...
There is a BLOG about how bad it is. Seriously. That bad. I understand that places like apartment ratings are not alway accurate. Generally only the people with problems post to places like that. But, a blog. It make me laugh... nervously.
I have been having massive problems with Heights at Lenox since I moved in. I would post them all here but I seriously don't have them time. And, none of my issues have been about my neighbors. The neighbors have been truly respectful of the close living conditions and, honestly, listening to the occasional Hispanic music is quite enjoyable. But, things with the building, management, and maintenance staff have been so bad that I am writing to the management company as last resort before going to the Better Business Bureau, the heath/housing authority, and to a lawyer.
Please pray for me as I work thru this. I really don't want to move if I don't have to (I move enough already and I think my friends will make me hire a moving company if I move 2 times in one year again) and its a great location... which is why I haven't moved out already. I am past the angry/ready to kill someone stage and have taken the stance that if I am going to laugh about his later... but, I just need guidance as to how I should proceed.
I have been having massive problems with Heights at Lenox since I moved in. I would post them all here but I seriously don't have them time. And, none of my issues have been about my neighbors. The neighbors have been truly respectful of the close living conditions and, honestly, listening to the occasional Hispanic music is quite enjoyable. But, things with the building, management, and maintenance staff have been so bad that I am writing to the management company as last resort before going to the Better Business Bureau, the heath/housing authority, and to a lawyer.
Please pray for me as I work thru this. I really don't want to move if I don't have to (I move enough already and I think my friends will make me hire a moving company if I move 2 times in one year again) and its a great location... which is why I haven't moved out already. I am past the angry/ready to kill someone stage and have taken the stance that if I am going to laugh about his later... but, I just need guidance as to how I should proceed.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
airborne
Sleepy, foggy head, scratchy throat, scared that I am getting sick. I don't have time for a cold. I took an airborne. I hope it helps!! My big plans for today changed. I may try and spend a lot of the day on the couch. Pray that I stay healthy!!
Cbeyond Christmas Party
So I finally have all the pictures uploaded from the Cbeyond Christmas Party!! Here is a sneek peek.
Check out the rest here!!
Check out the rest here!!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Save Richie (dot) com
A friend of mine from Buckhead Church is trying to save the life of his friend.
From the website:
From the website:
We have a friend named Richie Spears. Earlier this year Richie was diagnosed with non-hodgkin lymphoma. Unfortunately the cancer was caught too late and it was far too advanced before they began treatment. Richie has been accepted to Duke's stem cell program and is slated to begin treatment in early 2008... Read the whole story
Here is what we want do... We need to raise enough money to offset the cost of a bone marrow transplant and recovery. We are shooting for a goal of $500,000. Will you join us?
Here is what we want do... We need to raise enough money to offset the cost of a bone marrow transplant and recovery. We are shooting for a goal of $500,000. Will you join us?
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Buckhead Church 341 - Cbeyond 0
As I previously posted, I have quite a few Starbucks options on my way to Buckhead Church. There are none on my way to Cbeyond and I was so jonesing for a Peppermint Mocha.
I am sad. And quite sleepy. There were quite a few pictures taken of me last night at the Cbeyond and after parties. If I get any of them I will post them here.
I am sad. And quite sleepy. There were quite a few pictures taken of me last night at the Cbeyond and after parties. If I get any of them I will post them here.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Why do I never remember my camera
This is the busiest time of year!! Why do I always forget to bring my camera?? And then, if I do actually remember to bring it why is it that I never remember to use it?
Last weekend I spent Friday making cookies (which, I amazingly I did remember to take pictures and once I pull them off my camera I will add them here) and then went to a cookie exchange. It was a ton of fun!!
Saturday night was the first of many Christmas parties. Gene and Alex hosted the party and I had a ton of fun. Alex was gracious enough to send out the pictures from the event. Here are some of them...
The festive red Christmas tree!!
Kendol & I in front of the tree!
Kendol & Bobby mid-conversation
Jesse & I posing for the camera.
VJ as the bartender.
On Monday my Community Group had our Christmas party at Pura Vida, which is only one of my favorite tapas restaurants ever!! Here is where I wish I would have remembered by camera... we don't have any pictures of all of us together. Instead of exchanging gifts each year we pool money for charity. This year we decided to go with Buckhead Church's drive to Be Rich. I am so glad we decide to give instead of get every year!!
Wednesday the Technical Solutions (aka IT for Buckhead, NorthPoint, and Browns Bridge) had our Christmas lunch which I previously blogged about.
Yesterday I helped my friends Ashley and Marcus move into their first house. They were my old neighbors at M Street Apartment and its sad that we now live further apart. But they moved into a really cute town home which is only a few minutes from the Farmers Market in DeKalb. I am so jealous!!
After the move was the Admin Christmas party for Buckhead, NorthPoint and Browns Bridge and it was held in the Attic at North Point... beautifully decorated. It was a lot of fun with dinner and the best chocolate milk ever (they had peppermint sticks and marshmallows... yummm!!!)!!!
After the Christmas party I picked up Kendol and we went to a going away party for a college friend of his. She has been going to school but decided she wasn't happy in her major, but has no clue what she wants to do. So, instead of spending a ton of money not doing anything she is going to go back home, live with her parents to save up some money, and decide what her next life step will be. I wish her luck and say a little prayer that she will find her direction!
But, this madness doesn't end. Here is my schedule for the next few days...
Saturday - work all day at Cbeyond then go to the Cbeyond Holiday party followed by the holiday after party (if I can make it)
Sunday - back to work at 8am, followed by church at 6pm and my friends Christmas Pot Luck at 7pm
Monday - my Friday at Cbeyond!! I then get to see my Community Group girls again!!
Tuesday - DAY OFF!!! Woo Hoo!! So far nothing major during the day. At night I get to see the progress that Ashley and Marcus made on getting their house together.
Wednesday - My Sex and The City night. After work at Buckhead Church (woo hoo) I get to hang out and watch SATC!!
Thursday - Work and work out (can't leave that out - Christmas time means a ton of food - none of it good for me)
Friday - ahhhhh relax
Wish me luck!! I want to make it to Friday!!! Hehe. But, I am looking forward to all the fun events coming up!
Last weekend I spent Friday making cookies (which, I amazingly I did remember to take pictures and once I pull them off my camera I will add them here) and then went to a cookie exchange. It was a ton of fun!!
Saturday night was the first of many Christmas parties. Gene and Alex hosted the party and I had a ton of fun. Alex was gracious enough to send out the pictures from the event. Here are some of them...
The festive red Christmas tree!!
Kendol & I in front of the tree!
Kendol & Bobby mid-conversation
Jesse & I posing for the camera.
VJ as the bartender.On Monday my Community Group had our Christmas party at Pura Vida, which is only one of my favorite tapas restaurants ever!! Here is where I wish I would have remembered by camera... we don't have any pictures of all of us together. Instead of exchanging gifts each year we pool money for charity. This year we decided to go with Buckhead Church's drive to Be Rich. I am so glad we decide to give instead of get every year!!
Wednesday the Technical Solutions (aka IT for Buckhead, NorthPoint, and Browns Bridge) had our Christmas lunch which I previously blogged about.
Yesterday I helped my friends Ashley and Marcus move into their first house. They were my old neighbors at M Street Apartment and its sad that we now live further apart. But they moved into a really cute town home which is only a few minutes from the Farmers Market in DeKalb. I am so jealous!!
After the move was the Admin Christmas party for Buckhead, NorthPoint and Browns Bridge and it was held in the Attic at North Point... beautifully decorated. It was a lot of fun with dinner and the best chocolate milk ever (they had peppermint sticks and marshmallows... yummm!!!)!!!
After the Christmas party I picked up Kendol and we went to a going away party for a college friend of his. She has been going to school but decided she wasn't happy in her major, but has no clue what she wants to do. So, instead of spending a ton of money not doing anything she is going to go back home, live with her parents to save up some money, and decide what her next life step will be. I wish her luck and say a little prayer that she will find her direction!
But, this madness doesn't end. Here is my schedule for the next few days...
Saturday - work all day at Cbeyond then go to the Cbeyond Holiday party followed by the holiday after party (if I can make it)
Sunday - back to work at 8am, followed by church at 6pm and my friends Christmas Pot Luck at 7pm
Monday - my Friday at Cbeyond!! I then get to see my Community Group girls again!!
Tuesday - DAY OFF!!! Woo Hoo!! So far nothing major during the day. At night I get to see the progress that Ashley and Marcus made on getting their house together.
Wednesday - My Sex and The City night. After work at Buckhead Church (woo hoo) I get to hang out and watch SATC!!
Thursday - Work and work out (can't leave that out - Christmas time means a ton of food - none of it good for me)
Friday - ahhhhh relax
Wish me luck!! I want to make it to Friday!!! Hehe. But, I am looking forward to all the fun events coming up!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Starbucks
On my walk to work this morning I realized that another Starbuck is now in my route to Buckhead Church. That brings the total count up to 3. I think the ATL is trying to compete with NYC.
Sweet.
PS - new favorite drink... peppermint mocha. Yummmm.
Sweet.
PS - new favorite drink... peppermint mocha. Yummmm.
12/13/2007
Getting something I never knew I wanted.
Being able to walk to work.
The smell that happens when its just about to rain. Especially this morning when the temperatures were in the mid-50's and the patio door was open when I woke up. It was better than the smell of morning coffee.
The smell of my apartment after it has been cleaned.
Waking up to a clean apartment.
The feeling of relaxation when my apartment is clean. Knowing I don't have that on my to do list.
When I can let go of something and just let someone else do it (without my input)... thanks Kendol for putting up the tarp again!!
Christmas lights.
Giving myself December to forget about my healthy eating habits and to enjoy the holiday food.
The ability to cry.
Being able to walk to work.
The smell that happens when its just about to rain. Especially this morning when the temperatures were in the mid-50's and the patio door was open when I woke up. It was better than the smell of morning coffee.
The smell of my apartment after it has been cleaned.
Waking up to a clean apartment.
The feeling of relaxation when my apartment is clean. Knowing I don't have that on my to do list.
When I can let go of something and just let someone else do it (without my input)... thanks Kendol for putting up the tarp again!!
Christmas lights.
Giving myself December to forget about my healthy eating habits and to enjoy the holiday food.
The ability to cry.
PostSecret
Yesterday we had the department Christmas party for the North Point IT department (I am not sure if that is really what our department is called but you get the idea). It was great!! I got to see a lot of people that I don't get to see on a regular basis. We ate Mama Fu's, listened to wonderful Christmas music, had a great time together, and exchanged Secret Santa presents.
I got the best gifts ever!!
Thank you Secret Santa Kyle.
PS. my secret... I read most of the book last night and then started crying. I don't know why.
I got the best gifts ever!!
Thank you Secret Santa Kyle.
PS. my secret... I read most of the book last night and then started crying. I don't know why.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Does it get any better than this for DECEMBER?!?!!?
I don't think so!! It was a beautiful day off. I had the screen door open all day to let in the fresh air and I went for a run at Piedmont Park just to get out in the 78 degree weather!! Lovely!!
I just thought I would rub it in a little bit for you northerners!! Hope you are enjoying the snow... I will be up there soon to 'enjoy' it with you.
I don't think so!! It was a beautiful day off. I had the screen door open all day to let in the fresh air and I went for a run at Piedmont Park just to get out in the 78 degree weather!! Lovely!!
I just thought I would rub it in a little bit for you northerners!! Hope you are enjoying the snow... I will be up there soon to 'enjoy' it with you.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Rare Blood
On Sunday I went with Kelly from my small group, her co-worker Mike and his friend to NPCC's Christmas's celebration for singles called Not So Silent Night. There was a silent auction and it was headlined by a group called Shane & Shane and they were amazing!! It was a lot of fun and the music was great!!
Last night I met up with Kelly again and Tiffany at Ru San's for dinner. IT was our off week for Community Group but we still wanted to get together since everyone has been so busy lately. It was so much fun chatting with them!!
In all of my errand running today I stopped at the Atlanta Red Cross to donate blood. While speaking to the extraction nurse (at one point I called her a doctor and she informed me I was incorrect) I found out that I have very rare blood. Not that A positive blood is all that rare its that my blood doesn't have a virus in it that almost all adults have. Not that the virus affect adults, but that means the blood can not be used in pre-mature babies. Since my blood doesn't contain that virus it can be used for pre-mature babies. I thought that was quite interesting.
Another stop on my day was to Ru San's with my Buckhead Church team. We had our Christmas lunch there and it was great!! It was fun to see everyone one and to be able to chat while eating sushi!
Last night I met up with Kelly again and Tiffany at Ru San's for dinner. IT was our off week for Community Group but we still wanted to get together since everyone has been so busy lately. It was so much fun chatting with them!!
In all of my errand running today I stopped at the Atlanta Red Cross to donate blood. While speaking to the extraction nurse (at one point I called her a doctor and she informed me I was incorrect) I found out that I have very rare blood. Not that A positive blood is all that rare its that my blood doesn't have a virus in it that almost all adults have. Not that the virus affect adults, but that means the blood can not be used in pre-mature babies. Since my blood doesn't contain that virus it can be used for pre-mature babies. I thought that was quite interesting.
Another stop on my day was to Ru San's with my Buckhead Church team. We had our Christmas lunch there and it was great!! It was fun to see everyone one and to be able to chat while eating sushi!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Another Tree!!!
This rocks!! So, the year I thought I wouldn't put up a tree I have had the opportunity to decorate three!! God rules!
This one was put up at Buckhead Church. Jerry got everything and he let me assist in putting the bulbs on the tree.
If you stand by the tree you would understand why we called the tree the 'King of the Trailer Park"... the bulbs are HUGE. But, in the picture they look pretty good. The rumor in the hallways are that there are pre-schoolers making decorations for are tree as I type. That would ROCK!!
This one was put up at Buckhead Church. Jerry got everything and he let me assist in putting the bulbs on the tree.
If you stand by the tree you would understand why we called the tree the 'King of the Trailer Park"... the bulbs are HUGE. But, in the picture they look pretty good. The rumor in the hallways are that there are pre-schoolers making decorations for are tree as I type. That would ROCK!!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Christmas Trees Everywhere
I wish I had my camera right now. I am at Buckhead Church and every time I walk around there are more and more (fake) Christmas trees popping up everywhere!! Loving it!!
The past week
So, it has been a busy last couple of days, hence, no posts. But to go back...
Sunday night rocked at church. My friend, co-worker, and exceptional blogger Carlos was one of the lead singers and it was great watching everyone on stage. It so nice that they have the music loud enough so I can't hear myself sing. I sing so well that way.. hehe!! Then we were able to listen to a wonderful speaker, Duffy Robins. If you want to watch the service yourself please do so at the Buckhead Church website.
Monday night I spent time with my community group. We ate pizza at Fellini's Pizza and discussed the upcoming Christmas season. Yesterday was my day off and I decided I wanted to get all of my Christmas shopping done. I had an idea of what I wanted to get for everyone but needed to pick it up. I thought it would take a half day maybe... boy was I wrong! I left my apartment around 10am and didn't get back home until almost 7:00!! I went to the Marshall's in Buckhead, quick stop at Starbucks for some Peppermint Mocha before heading over to Ikea, then onto the Marshall's at Perimeter, over to Loehmann's, back to Marshall's, then to the Perimeter Mall, over to Target and finished up at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It was a busy day but I feel so relieved that I have gotten it all done! Once I got home I wrapped almost all the gifts! Exciting that I am so on the ball this year!! Now all thats left is to make the Christmas cookies and I can't wait. Thank God for Jesus' birth!! This way I get to have a favorite time of year (as well as my salvation)!!!
Sunday night rocked at church. My friend, co-worker, and exceptional blogger Carlos was one of the lead singers and it was great watching everyone on stage. It so nice that they have the music loud enough so I can't hear myself sing. I sing so well that way.. hehe!! Then we were able to listen to a wonderful speaker, Duffy Robins. If you want to watch the service yourself please do so at the Buckhead Church website.
Monday night I spent time with my community group. We ate pizza at Fellini's Pizza and discussed the upcoming Christmas season. Yesterday was my day off and I decided I wanted to get all of my Christmas shopping done. I had an idea of what I wanted to get for everyone but needed to pick it up. I thought it would take a half day maybe... boy was I wrong! I left my apartment around 10am and didn't get back home until almost 7:00!! I went to the Marshall's in Buckhead, quick stop at Starbucks for some Peppermint Mocha before heading over to Ikea, then onto the Marshall's at Perimeter, over to Loehmann's, back to Marshall's, then to the Perimeter Mall, over to Target and finished up at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It was a busy day but I feel so relieved that I have gotten it all done! Once I got home I wrapped almost all the gifts! Exciting that I am so on the ball this year!! Now all thats left is to make the Christmas cookies and I can't wait. Thank God for Jesus' birth!! This way I get to have a favorite time of year (as well as my salvation)!!!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Christmas Tree!!
My parents sent me more pictures of my Christmas tree all decorated and I love them so I thought I would add them to my blog:
Enjoy!!
Enjoy!!
11/26/2007
I received these pictures of my Christmas tree from my parents today:
That Carlos co-led singing at Buckhead Church for the first time, and it was awsome!!
The message at church last night spoke right to me.
That I was able to sit with my friend Amy.
That there is a church in Buckhead that I LOVE to attend.
That I am able to read my Bible.
That Carlos co-led singing at Buckhead Church for the first time, and it was awsome!!
The message at church last night spoke right to me.
That I was able to sit with my friend Amy.
That there is a church in Buckhead that I LOVE to attend.
That I am able to read my Bible.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
11/22/2007
PARADES!!! (Love the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
A day to eat a TON of food!
Mimosas in the morning
A day to spend with friends and good food
A day to remember what I am truly thankful for
Two places to work each week
Rainy days
Candles
A door to open to smell the rain and feel the breeze
THE PARADE!!
(Did I mention the parade)
A day to eat a TON of food!
Mimosas in the morning
A day to spend with friends and good food
A day to remember what I am truly thankful for
Two places to work each week
Rainy days
Candles
A door to open to smell the rain and feel the breeze
THE PARADE!!
(Did I mention the parade)
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!! I am making a pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie tonight and I a so looking forward to it!! I went against my usual and bought (for the first time ever) pre-made crusts. So, I am going to test it out tomorrow and see if I can tell a difference between my home-made crust and the store bought. If not, that would save me a ton of time in the kitchen!!
My big plans for tomorrow are as follows:
- have a mimosa while watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!!
- enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with Kendol, Victor and Kendrick
- remembering all that I have to be thankful for
and then nothing!! That all the plans I have. We'll see what else creeps into the day. But, even if that is all that happens I will be happy.
I am a little sad that I don't have my Christmas tree to look at for the next month, but I know my parents are enjoying it (well, the better be :)~ ).
My big plans for tomorrow are as follows:
- have a mimosa while watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!!
- enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with Kendol, Victor and Kendrick
- remembering all that I have to be thankful for
and then nothing!! That all the plans I have. We'll see what else creeps into the day. But, even if that is all that happens I will be happy.
I am a little sad that I don't have my Christmas tree to look at for the next month, but I know my parents are enjoying it (well, the better be :)~ ).
11/21/2007
All of my family and friends
The fact that I can keep up with most of them via blog, email, texting, chatting, aim's, and phone.
When my Grandparents can stop by for lunch on their way to Florida
That I can take a plane, train, or automobile to see my friends and family.
The fact that I can keep up with most of them via blog, email, texting, chatting, aim's, and phone.
When my Grandparents can stop by for lunch on their way to Florida
That I can take a plane, train, or automobile to see my friends and family.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
My walk home from Buckhead Church
I thought you might enjoy a walk with me. So, I brought my camera into work today and took pictures on my walk home! I get a lot of comments when people find out that I actually walk to work. I thought, why not show everyone "why?" Because, every time I walk I always think, "why not???" I hope you enjoy the scenery as much as I do!
11/20/2007
Beautiful fall days
The ability to hear
The fact that I can sing as loudly as I want at church and still can't hear myself (I am really that bad)
Blue couches
cameras
kendol, who will walk with me.
a place to call home
The ability to hear
The fact that I can sing as loudly as I want at church and still can't hear myself (I am really that bad)
Blue couches
cameras
kendol, who will walk with me.
a place to call home
Friday, November 16, 2007
Jamaica
My friend Angie gave me a CD with all the pictures from her Jamaican wedding on it. I saw this picture of me and liked it :) So, why not add it to the blog.
Added Michigan Pictures!!
I added pictures from the trip to Michigan!!! There isn't many (I am good a remembering to bring the camera but thats about all) so enjoy what is there!
Things I am Thankful For
I have been reading a book that suggests writing down everything you are thankful for and updating it daily. So, I am doing so. Check it out if you get bored :)
11/16/2007
Days off
Sleeping in until 11am
Peace and quiet
The Holiday
Knitting Needles
The familiarity of my couch
Oranges for breakfast
Proverbs 16:9
the great staff at the Ansley Publix last night
Trader Joe's
Sleeping in until 11am
Peace and quiet
The Holiday
Knitting Needles
The familiarity of my couch
Oranges for breakfast
Proverbs 16:9
the great staff at the Ansley Publix last night
Trader Joe's
Thursday, November 15, 2007
New PICS!!
I added some new pictures from last night!! We had our first Sex & The City Night and it was a blast!! Enjoy the pics...
11/15/07
Sitting on the 4th floor of Buckhead Church overlooking Buckhead. I am thankful for the view.
For the beauty of Fall.
For friends who love SATC as much as me.
For getting to see Lynn's 20 story view of Midtown.
For loving my job at BC.
For God providing me the money to save to move to NYC!!
For being able to walk to work this morning and for my beautiful white scarf.
For being able to watch Nip/Tuck tonight with Ashley and Marcus.
For beautiful red trees.
laptops and power cables
For the beauty of Fall.
For friends who love SATC as much as me.
For getting to see Lynn's 20 story view of Midtown.
For loving my job at BC.
For God providing me the money to save to move to NYC!!
For being able to walk to work this morning and for my beautiful white scarf.
For being able to watch Nip/Tuck tonight with Ashley and Marcus.
For beautiful red trees.
laptops and power cables
It rained last night
and then got really cold this morning! My walk to Buckhead Church was quite chilly but nothing like the biting wind of Michigan. But now I sit on the 4th floor of the Church, looking out at an amazing view. It makes me wish I would have remembered to bring my camera. Fall has finally officially arrived in Atlanta. It sure is beautiful.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
VACATION!!!
I just got back from vacation... it was great. It was COLD, but GREAT!! I took Kendol up with me to visit my family and for us (mostly Kendol) it was a week of firsts:
- it was the first time someone came up to Michigan with me from ATL
- it was our first experience watching Jeff Dunham
- it was his first time in Michigan - north of Detroit
- it was his first time shooting a bow
- it was his first time bow hunting
- it was his first time tracking a deer
- it was his first taste of 'Tiger Meat' - and no, its probably not what you think
- it was his first time understanding country music
- I am sure there are more, I just forgot them
We spent the weekend with my Mom's side of the family - it was our Christmas!! My grandparents always go to Florida in the winter so we get everyone together before they head south. Its always a ton of fun! We played a ton of euchre and schafkopf. We ate more food than anyone should (I swear I gained 10 pounds)!
Then Kendol and I crossed the state to visit with my cousin Marie and to see my Grandma and any other relative that we could manage to see. We stayed at "Adam's house" so we saw him a few times. On Sunday Adam, Marie, Kendol and I went to church at Mars Hill, we drove by my family's old house in Jenison, and then headed out to a few bars for drinks. On Monday Marie, Kendol and I stopped by Grandma's house and saw her and Uncle Ed. Uncle Ed then showed us where Grandpa is now buried. Then at night we saw Uncle Rogor and Kelly. Kelly just had her house decorated by a designer for Christmas... and it was beautiful!!
We left Grand Rapids Tuesday morning and hung out with my parents for a few days before heading back to the ATL. I was able to decorate both trees (my Christmas tree and my parents version of a Christmas tree). I have a few pictures that I need to upload yet... once I do I will add them to the blog. And, we watched the CMA awards on Wednesday.
My favorite quote from the week came from Kendol when he was trying to explain to his Mom how country Michigan really is. I only got part of the conversation but anything she named he said "no, more country than that." And to explain it to her he said "no, its like Kansas." When he got off the phone I asked if he had ever been to Kansas and he said, "no, but I have to imagine this is what it looks like."
As always, the time flew by! I am excited to go back again in December for Christmas part deux!!
- it was the first time someone came up to Michigan with me from ATL
- it was our first experience watching Jeff Dunham
- it was his first time in Michigan - north of Detroit
- it was his first time shooting a bow
- it was his first time bow hunting
- it was his first time tracking a deer
- it was his first taste of 'Tiger Meat' - and no, its probably not what you think
- it was his first time understanding country music
- I am sure there are more, I just forgot them
We spent the weekend with my Mom's side of the family - it was our Christmas!! My grandparents always go to Florida in the winter so we get everyone together before they head south. Its always a ton of fun! We played a ton of euchre and schafkopf. We ate more food than anyone should (I swear I gained 10 pounds)!
Then Kendol and I crossed the state to visit with my cousin Marie and to see my Grandma and any other relative that we could manage to see. We stayed at "Adam's house" so we saw him a few times. On Sunday Adam, Marie, Kendol and I went to church at Mars Hill, we drove by my family's old house in Jenison, and then headed out to a few bars for drinks. On Monday Marie, Kendol and I stopped by Grandma's house and saw her and Uncle Ed. Uncle Ed then showed us where Grandpa is now buried. Then at night we saw Uncle Rogor and Kelly. Kelly just had her house decorated by a designer for Christmas... and it was beautiful!!
We left Grand Rapids Tuesday morning and hung out with my parents for a few days before heading back to the ATL. I was able to decorate both trees (my Christmas tree and my parents version of a Christmas tree). I have a few pictures that I need to upload yet... once I do I will add them to the blog. And, we watched the CMA awards on Wednesday.
My favorite quote from the week came from Kendol when he was trying to explain to his Mom how country Michigan really is. I only got part of the conversation but anything she named he said "no, more country than that." And to explain it to her he said "no, its like Kansas." When he got off the phone I asked if he had ever been to Kansas and he said, "no, but I have to imagine this is what it looks like."
As always, the time flew by! I am excited to go back again in December for Christmas part deux!!
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