today marks the 2 year anniversary of the day i returned from france after having lived there for four months in 2007.
im both happy and sad. i miss it. mixed emotions galore right now. its still crazy to me that i actually lived in france and survived on my own. what a huge accomplishment! yay for me. i hope to be able to go back to france/europe for a third time sometime in the next 5 years...its a goal...there are way too many things that i still want and need to see before i will feel completely satisfied in my travels.
wow...2 years....still cant believe it.
more to come on this little adventure of my life soon........
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Texas and sunsets
So as promised, here is the 'short' recap of my 3 year anniversary with Andrew.
After my classes were finished I waited until Andy called me to pick him up at his apartment. He was ready and waiting with a card and candy, one toblerone and two raisinet boxes. YUMMY! I am guilty of downing one of the boxes and half of the candy bar already...but I cannot help it, they just taste so good.
After this we decided to head to the mall and walk lazily around glancing at things neither one of us could afford, but soon found this rather boring and chose to cut our window shopping a little short. Instead we felt it absolutely necessary to g
o eat since both of us had skipped lunch. Andy took me to the Texas Roadhouse, which is a new found favorite restaurant of mine (poor Boston's...you will be soon, i promise). They have these amazing rolls with a side of cinnamon butter that just melt in your mouth. Andy and I devoured our first basket before the waitress had
even come to take our order. It was like heaven in my mouth...no lie! Andy splurged and got a sirloin steak, while I stuck with my preferred choice of chicken strips or as they call it "chicken critters." Our food was perfect and we ended up getting through a little over 2 baskets of those amazing rolls I already mentioned. Needless to say we were both stuffed and wanted nothing more than to just go rent a movie and cuddle...but once we got home, movie in hand, the weather was just too beautiful to ignore. We pulled out the two chairs that were sitting on my porch, brought out my computer for some classic rock, and sat back to soak up the setting sun.
It was the most perfect anniversary yet! Just Andy and me relaxing, nothing fancy, and talking about our future: houses, jobs, marriage, kids, etc. It was a wonderful day....not a drop of rain, no mention of school (after classes were done), and chocolate to top it off! :)
After my classes were finished I waited until Andy called me to pick him up at his apartment. He was ready and waiting with a card and candy, one toblerone and two raisinet boxes. YUMMY! I am guilty of downing one of the boxes and half of the candy bar already...but I cannot help it, they just taste so good.
After this we decided to head to the mall and walk lazily around glancing at things neither one of us could afford, but soon found this rather boring and chose to cut our window shopping a little short. Instead we felt it absolutely necessary to g
o eat since both of us had skipped lunch. Andy took me to the Texas Roadhouse, which is a new found favorite restaurant of mine (poor Boston's...you will be soon, i promise). They have these amazing rolls with a side of cinnamon butter that just melt in your mouth. Andy and I devoured our first basket before the waitress had even come to take our order. It was like heaven in my mouth...no lie! Andy splurged and got a sirloin steak, while I stuck with my preferred choice of chicken strips or as they call it "chicken critters." Our food was perfect and we ended up getting through a little over 2 baskets of those amazing rolls I already mentioned. Needless to say we were both stuffed and wanted nothing more than to just go rent a movie and cuddle...but once we got home, movie in hand, the weather was just too beautiful to ignore. We pulled out the two chairs that were sitting on my porch, brought out my computer for some classic rock, and sat back to soak up the setting sun.It was the most perfect anniversary yet! Just Andy and me relaxing, nothing fancy, and talking about our future: houses, jobs, marriage, kids, etc. It was a wonderful day....not a drop of rain, no mention of school (after classes were done), and chocolate to top it off! :)
(Andy and me at The Texas Roadhouse-3rd Year Anniversary)
parker and marlee
this will be the first of many blogs to come today, but i would like to start out on a happy note.
Yesterday the world welcomed two new babies to the world! My "twin" baby cousins Parker Chase and Marlee Raelle (i think i spelled them correctly). My cousin Tara was not due for another month and had recently been put on bed rest at the hospital, but apparently that was not good enough for these little miracles! They wanted out, they wanted to start seeing the world. YAY!
I love babies and super excited to have the two new additions to the Walters family! Especially because Parker is the first little boy in a long time, we needed him in the family. Currently (in the La Crosse area) we have Claire, Lyla, Zaya, Raelle, and Parker all ages 2 and under I believe. Family get togethers are getting better and better each year :)
Yay for babies!!!! I cannot wait until Andy and I get to have our own, but that's a few years away...first a wedding must come (but all in good time)!
CONGRATS TARA AND BRANDT! I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!!!!
Yesterday the world welcomed two new babies to the world! My "twin" baby cousins Parker Chase and Marlee Raelle (i think i spelled them correctly). My cousin Tara was not due for another month and had recently been put on bed rest at the hospital, but apparently that was not good enough for these little miracles! They wanted out, they wanted to start seeing the world. YAY!
I love babies and super excited to have the two new additions to the Walters family! Especially because Parker is the first little boy in a long time, we needed him in the family. Currently (in the La Crosse area) we have Claire, Lyla, Zaya, Raelle, and Parker all ages 2 and under I believe. Family get togethers are getting better and better each year :)
Yay for babies!!!! I cannot wait until Andy and I get to have our own, but that's a few years away...first a wedding must come (but all in good time)!
CONGRATS TARA AND BRANDT! I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!!!!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
so many things, so little time
here is my schedule for the week
monday-- quiz in jazz, class, and more class (30 min break for The Hills)
tuesday-- class, bargaining simulation in labor relations, write paper for HR mgmt
wednesday-- class, class, group meeting for HR, class, purchasing mgmt hw, jazz concert
thursday-- class, class, 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY :)
friday-- class, (possible group meeting), finish purchasing mgmt hw, start media journals for labor relations, have a little break for fun
saturday-- (possible group meeting), create powerpoint presentation for HR, practice, create powerpoint for mgmt 446, practice
sunday-- group meeting for HR, practice, practice, practice, desperate housewives, brothers & sisters, bed
monday-- practice, class, presentation for mgmt 446, practice, presentation for HR......then relax!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have so many things to do in such a short period of time and I will be glad when it's all over. I hope the time flies by so fast so that before I know it it is next tuesday already, with the exception of Thursday. I hope that day moves as slow as possible....I'm so excited to celebrate my 3 year anniversary with Andy!!! I have no idea what we are doing yet, we were going to discuss it today but Andy has now decided he doesn't want me knowing because he loves driving me nuts with surprises and the unknown. I am a "plan" girl....got to have it all in a schedule and know exactly what and where....he loves watching me beg for details. I promise a post (hopefully with pictures) with details of the day!!!!
(picture is from our 2nd anniversary)
I love you Andrew Scott!!!!!
monday-- quiz in jazz, class, and more class (30 min break for The Hills)
tuesday-- class, bargaining simulation in labor relations, write paper for HR mgmt
wednesday-- class, class, group meeting for HR, class, purchasing mgmt hw, jazz concert
thursday-- class, class, 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY :)
friday-- class, (possible group meeting), finish purchasing mgmt hw, start media journals for labor relations, have a little break for fun
saturday-- (possible group meeting), create powerpoint presentation for HR, practice, create powerpoint for mgmt 446, practice
sunday-- group meeting for HR, practice, practice, practice, desperate housewives, brothers & sisters, bed
monday-- practice, class, presentation for mgmt 446, practice, presentation for HR......then relax!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have so many things to do in such a short period of time and I will be glad when it's all over. I hope the time flies by so fast so that before I know it it is next tuesday already, with the exception of Thursday. I hope that day moves as slow as possible....I'm so excited to celebrate my 3 year anniversary with Andy!!! I have no idea what we are doing yet, we were going to discuss it today but Andy has now decided he doesn't want me knowing because he loves driving me nuts with surprises and the unknown. I am a "plan" girl....got to have it all in a schedule and know exactly what and where....he loves watching me beg for details. I promise a post (hopefully with pictures) with details of the day!!!!
(picture is from our 2nd anniversary)I love you Andrew Scott!!!!!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Sunny Day
The weather could not be more beautiful today! The sun is out and the birds are singing. Andy is currently at work and will be back home in about 30 minutes and we are planning to grill out! Yay! This will be the first time we have grilled out since early last fall, I am very excited!
Assuming the weather says beautiful tomorrow, I plan to walk around the block to venture over to a local rummage sale and peruse the items for a potential steal. I don't plan to purchase anything considering I have very little money to my name, but on the off chance I find a new pot (one that is not all scratched up) or a light weight vacuum, I am fully prepared to snag the steal. Andy will be at work from like 9 til mid afternoon, so that will give me the needed time to finish cleaning my room too. And at some point in the day, I will have to force myself to sit down and start writing my HR management paper/presentation and start studying for my jazz quiz on Monday.
I feel the need to be productive this weekend and take advantage of this gorgeous weather and free time because it will soon be short lived. And it will all come to an end and school will start again Monday morning, but realistically it begins again on Sunday evening when homework/studying is a must.
Recommendation to all: go out and sit in the sun for just 30 minutes!!!! It will warm your bones!!!!!
Assuming the weather says beautiful tomorrow, I plan to walk around the block to venture over to a local rummage sale and peruse the items for a potential steal. I don't plan to purchase anything considering I have very little money to my name, but on the off chance I find a new pot (one that is not all scratched up) or a light weight vacuum, I am fully prepared to snag the steal. Andy will be at work from like 9 til mid afternoon, so that will give me the needed time to finish cleaning my room too. And at some point in the day, I will have to force myself to sit down and start writing my HR management paper/presentation and start studying for my jazz quiz on Monday.
I feel the need to be productive this weekend and take advantage of this gorgeous weather and free time because it will soon be short lived. And it will all come to an end and school will start again Monday morning, but realistically it begins again on Sunday evening when homework/studying is a must.
Recommendation to all: go out and sit in the sun for just 30 minutes!!!! It will warm your bones!!!!!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
no pink for me please, thank you
So i just finished a conversation with my roommates about meat and how we each like it to be cooked.
i just feel the need to tell the world.....i do not like, nor do i enjoy any raw or pink meat. fully cooked for me please, thank you.
anything pink/raw is just plain disgusting....yuck!
i just feel the need to tell the world.....i do not like, nor do i enjoy any raw or pink meat. fully cooked for me please, thank you.
anything pink/raw is just plain disgusting....yuck!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter all!!!
I love holidays. No, not for the candy, but for family. One of my favorite things in life are family get togethers. Unfortunately, this Easter I won't be attending any of my boyfriend's sides of the family. I have decided to avoid the large family scene this year and opt to spend my time with my mom. This way she and I can experience our own mother-daughter time.
After Easter lunch with my mom, I will have to pack up all of my stuff and get ready to gas up, pick up Andy, and head back to Eau Claire. We both have class tomorrow morning at 10am. :( Oh well, what can you do. We are almost done, so it wont be like this for long.
I'm not exactly looking forward to heading back to Eau Claire because I have an exam tomorrow afternoon and a book to read and write a paper on due Tuesday morning. Stress never ends, I just hope that it lessens soon. Ha ha...c'est la vie....right? And I will miss my babies...my kitties!!!
Again, HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
stress
i don't know if it is possible to feel more stressed than i do right now...ugh
i'm trying to stay focused on my two exams that i have tomorrow morning in purchasing management and labor relations management. but it's quite a challenge with the headache i'm currently trying to fight off. at least i have "the hills" season premier to look forward to (actually watching it right now...it's a commercial).
this week has not been a good week for stress, and i'm sure it's no where near over.
please hope for the best for me!!! and at least Easter break is coming soon!!!!
i'm trying to stay focused on my two exams that i have tomorrow morning in purchasing management and labor relations management. but it's quite a challenge with the headache i'm currently trying to fight off. at least i have "the hills" season premier to look forward to (actually watching it right now...it's a commercial).
this week has not been a good week for stress, and i'm sure it's no where near over.
please hope for the best for me!!! and at least Easter break is coming soon!!!!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
blogging??
So it has been forever (or so it seems) since I have blogged. I am looking for a more helpful way to vent or just to spill my latest dreams/goals with people, and just to get it off my chest/mind. Sometimes things can weigh so heavy on us and no matter how many people we tell, we still feel some burden, or stress. I am hoping this will allow me to capture my thoughts and put them into words that I can go back and re-read later. So bare with me as I try to remember how to do this blogging thing again and while I learn to edit/create my account.
I promise I have a lot on my mind recently and I am dieing to put it all into writing and all good comes with time.
But in the mean time.....I just wanted to say that although yesterday was a rather rough one...today is looking up and I am feeling very blessed. I have amazing people in my life!!!!
I promise I have a lot on my mind recently and I am dieing to put it all into writing and all good comes with time.
But in the mean time.....I just wanted to say that although yesterday was a rather rough one...today is looking up and I am feeling very blessed. I have amazing people in my life!!!!
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