Yay! Big Brothers Big Sisters just called and they found me a match. Her name is Jae Lynn, she's 7 years old, she's been waiting to become old enough to get a Big Sister because her older sister who is 10 has one and she gets jealous of the fun her older sister has with her Big that she wanted one of her own. She is active and into sports like basketball and baseball and playing outside. She likes to go shopping and watch TV- her sister and her mom are really girly and aren't into outside activities so she's excited to have someone to go out and do all that with. I think it's exciting too. Now they will call her and her mom and tell them about me and ask them if they think it will be a good match. If they do, then I will go to her house with my adviser to meet her and her family. If they don't, then they will look for another match for me.
Pretty cool.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Big Brothers Big Sisters
I got my acceptance letter today! They said next time I will be hearing from them it will most likely be to propose a Little to me. I don't know how long that process will take, but I am really excited! I'll let everyone know once I find out who my match is.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Just some updates
So I'm almost half way through the summer quarter, I'm taking Psychology 110. My final grades for spring were 2.9 in English 102, 3.1 in Math 098, and 4.0 in Sociology. My GPA is a 3.3- only 0.2 points away from the Dean's List! (You need at least a 3.5 GPA for the quarter).
I went back home to PA for a week last month and visited with all my friends and the family, it was a very crazy hectic week but I think I managed to spend a significant amount of time with everyone. Brianna is coming out here to Seattle this weekend and Kelsey and I are so excited to show her around and have her here to visit.
I had an interview with Big Brothers Big Sisters, so now I'm just waiting to hear back if I got accepted or not, which I think I did. They are checking my references and going over my application and then they will let me know if I was accepted and if I was they will start looking for my match. I'll get a "little" between the ages of 7 and 16, a girl, who I have to spend time with 3 times a month. Hopefully I will be accepted and I'll let you all know about it!
Well there's lots of TV on tonight, Big Brother 10 started last Sunday, and the 2nd epsiode is on tonight, along with Wipeout and Japanese Game Show... Kelsey and I have already claimed our spots on the couch.
I went back home to PA for a week last month and visited with all my friends and the family, it was a very crazy hectic week but I think I managed to spend a significant amount of time with everyone. Brianna is coming out here to Seattle this weekend and Kelsey and I are so excited to show her around and have her here to visit.
I had an interview with Big Brothers Big Sisters, so now I'm just waiting to hear back if I got accepted or not, which I think I did. They are checking my references and going over my application and then they will let me know if I was accepted and if I was they will start looking for my match. I'll get a "little" between the ages of 7 and 16, a girl, who I have to spend time with 3 times a month. Hopefully I will be accepted and I'll let you all know about it!
Well there's lots of TV on tonight, Big Brother 10 started last Sunday, and the 2nd epsiode is on tonight, along with Wipeout and Japanese Game Show... Kelsey and I have already claimed our spots on the couch.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
6 blisters, 3 burns, 1 cut, 0 cigarettes
To start, I smoked my last cigarette at 7:30pm May 8. I don't know how it happened... it started as a bet between me and Jason that he would buy me the new Mario Kart for the Wii if I stopped for a week, and the next thing I knew I was smoking my last one outside of Bartell on the verge of tears. Mom bought me the patch and Jason bought me the game and I haven't smoked yet. The patch really helps with the cravings... the hard thing is not going to smoke one at usual times during the day when I would, like after meals, at the bar, or in the evening when we are all watching TV. I was surprised what a good mood I was in yesterday, my first full day of no smoking. It didn't really bother me at school... it wasn't until I went out for some drinks with friends last night, and after eating a big sushi dinner that I really really wanted one. I chewed 5 packs of gum yesterday!
I also went for a jog/run around Greenlake yesterday and then out for some salad at Zeeks. I ran about a 1/2 mile and walked the other 2. It's going to take some time before I can do more, but I will keep at it. Last night we also walked to downtown from Capitol Hill instead of taking the bus or a taxi, which was another 1 1/2 miles... lots of exercise and let me tell you my body is feeling it today! Not to mention I was wearing very uncomfortable shoes last night and now have 6 new blisters on my feet to prove it. I also have 3 new burns across my fingertips on my right hand from grabbing the hot iron (not knowing it was hot), and a nice deep cut down the side of my right hand from a screw that sticks out of my closet door. All this and still didn't smoke a cigarette! That's definitely something to be proud of!
The spring quarter at school is almost done... Mid terms are over. I got a 90% on my Sociology midterm- my goal is an overall 3.5 GPA to get me on the Deans List. I'm working hard towards it and I think it will be a success- I haven't gotten anything less than a high B in English and my lowest grade in math has been an 88, so I think I'm doing pretty well. I'm thinking of taking 1 class over summer break to keep me working and rack up those credits so I can get my AA as quickly as I can. I've also been thinking of Seattle Pacific University (SPU) for my BA...
Tonight Mom and Jay are making hot dogs and cheeseburgers on the grill and Mom made Omi's favorite Potato Salad... Kelsey and I are waiting patiently to devour it! After dinner I have lots of Sociology to read. Tomorrow is Mothers Day so Kelsey and I are going to clean the house and make dinner.
Hope all is well with everyone else!
I also went for a jog/run around Greenlake yesterday and then out for some salad at Zeeks. I ran about a 1/2 mile and walked the other 2. It's going to take some time before I can do more, but I will keep at it. Last night we also walked to downtown from Capitol Hill instead of taking the bus or a taxi, which was another 1 1/2 miles... lots of exercise and let me tell you my body is feeling it today! Not to mention I was wearing very uncomfortable shoes last night and now have 6 new blisters on my feet to prove it. I also have 3 new burns across my fingertips on my right hand from grabbing the hot iron (not knowing it was hot), and a nice deep cut down the side of my right hand from a screw that sticks out of my closet door. All this and still didn't smoke a cigarette! That's definitely something to be proud of!
The spring quarter at school is almost done... Mid terms are over. I got a 90% on my Sociology midterm- my goal is an overall 3.5 GPA to get me on the Deans List. I'm working hard towards it and I think it will be a success- I haven't gotten anything less than a high B in English and my lowest grade in math has been an 88, so I think I'm doing pretty well. I'm thinking of taking 1 class over summer break to keep me working and rack up those credits so I can get my AA as quickly as I can. I've also been thinking of Seattle Pacific University (SPU) for my BA...
Tonight Mom and Jay are making hot dogs and cheeseburgers on the grill and Mom made Omi's favorite Potato Salad... Kelsey and I are waiting patiently to devour it! After dinner I have lots of Sociology to read. Tomorrow is Mothers Day so Kelsey and I are going to clean the house and make dinner.
Hope all is well with everyone else!
Monday, April 07, 2008
cheek piercings, sociology, and nanny in outer space?
One week into my 2nd quarter at North and already I can tell this one is gonna be hard! I have Sociology 101 at 9am everyday, an hour break, then English 102 at 11 and Math 098 at 12 except on Fridays. Already in English we needed to have 2 novels read (Bridget Jones's Diary and Fight Club) by the first 2 weeks. Bridget Jones's was due today for discussion, which I was able to finish.. and Fight Club needs to be read by this upcoming Monday and I work Tuesday-Saturday this week so I will be very busy! I got a 2.9 last quarter, which is a high B so I'm trying to aim for at least a 3.0 this quarter.
I've gotten the beginnings of a cold/fluish thing that's been going around but I haven't let it keep me from my responsibilities during the day- mornings just suck and I try to go to bed at an earlier time, shoving anti-cold medications down my throat everyday in hopes that it doesn't get worse.
I also got a new piercing, it's called an anti-eyebrow and its on my right cheek bone. Drastic, but I get a lot of comments on it. Once it's healed (2 months) I can downgrade the size of the bar and get diamonds instead of metal so it won't look as extreme. If I knew how to post pictures on here I would, but if you are interested in what it looks like you can Google it and you should be able to easily find pictures of others anti-eyebrows.
This Friday I'm going out to a bar called The Knock Knock room downtown with my new friend Carmell, so I'm looking forward to that. When I do have free time I'm mostly with Luke, so it will be nice to hang out with someone new and build a new friendship.
Hmm... I think that's about it on the update for me... 23 in 2 weeks... Uncle Kirk and Aunt Kris, it's the 19th not the 17th... ;o)
Oh, and I had a dream last night that me and Nanny went to Outer Space together and looked at the moon and the stars upclose... but we didn't wear space suits, we didn't float, and we had comfortable beds... it was like an apartment inside a space shuttle. Very weird- blaming it on Advil PM.
I've gotten the beginnings of a cold/fluish thing that's been going around but I haven't let it keep me from my responsibilities during the day- mornings just suck and I try to go to bed at an earlier time, shoving anti-cold medications down my throat everyday in hopes that it doesn't get worse.
I also got a new piercing, it's called an anti-eyebrow and its on my right cheek bone. Drastic, but I get a lot of comments on it. Once it's healed (2 months) I can downgrade the size of the bar and get diamonds instead of metal so it won't look as extreme. If I knew how to post pictures on here I would, but if you are interested in what it looks like you can Google it and you should be able to easily find pictures of others anti-eyebrows.
This Friday I'm going out to a bar called The Knock Knock room downtown with my new friend Carmell, so I'm looking forward to that. When I do have free time I'm mostly with Luke, so it will be nice to hang out with someone new and build a new friendship.
Hmm... I think that's about it on the update for me... 23 in 2 weeks... Uncle Kirk and Aunt Kris, it's the 19th not the 17th... ;o)
Oh, and I had a dream last night that me and Nanny went to Outer Space together and looked at the moon and the stars upclose... but we didn't wear space suits, we didn't float, and we had comfortable beds... it was like an apartment inside a space shuttle. Very weird- blaming it on Advil PM.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Where to start?!
Okay well, I guess most important is I moved back to Seattle, broke up with Robby, living with mom and the family again, and going to school. Things are great, everything is falling into place and I'm excited about what I'm doing.
This first quarter of school is almost over, another week until spring break. I'm taking English 101 and Math 097 this quarter, good grades so far... next quarter I registered to take English 102, Math 098, and Sociology 100- Introduction. Sociology is my major so after I get my AA at the community college, I can transfer to a University to get my BA and then maybe move onto my Masters? Right now I'm looking into some volunteer programs around Seattle, working with children and less fortunate families... my ultimate goal is to take a trip to South Africa with a volunteer program to help care for orphans... so I'm pretty much just working hard right now, having fun with my new friends and the family.
Kelsey and I are sharing the Scion, however she never drives it so I'm pretty much the only one who uses it besides when Mom and Jason need it to go to Ikea or wherever. I'm having fun hanging out with Kelsey, going to concerts and watching our shows like we used to. Nice to be around the Beagles again- stinky, but nice.
I miss my friends in Pennsylvania but I'm starting to get really settled and into a routine out here on the West Coast so there's no doubts, regrets, or complaints so far! Hoping to go back and visit PA sometime this summer, but I want to go to the 3 day Dave Matthews Band concerts at the Gorge here in Washington, and that's going to be close to a $500 per person trip so hello and goodbye to my tax return!
I'll try to remember to update more, but there's really nothing interesting to write about.
Love and miss everyone!
This first quarter of school is almost over, another week until spring break. I'm taking English 101 and Math 097 this quarter, good grades so far... next quarter I registered to take English 102, Math 098, and Sociology 100- Introduction. Sociology is my major so after I get my AA at the community college, I can transfer to a University to get my BA and then maybe move onto my Masters? Right now I'm looking into some volunteer programs around Seattle, working with children and less fortunate families... my ultimate goal is to take a trip to South Africa with a volunteer program to help care for orphans... so I'm pretty much just working hard right now, having fun with my new friends and the family.
Kelsey and I are sharing the Scion, however she never drives it so I'm pretty much the only one who uses it besides when Mom and Jason need it to go to Ikea or wherever. I'm having fun hanging out with Kelsey, going to concerts and watching our shows like we used to. Nice to be around the Beagles again- stinky, but nice.
I miss my friends in Pennsylvania but I'm starting to get really settled and into a routine out here on the West Coast so there's no doubts, regrets, or complaints so far! Hoping to go back and visit PA sometime this summer, but I want to go to the 3 day Dave Matthews Band concerts at the Gorge here in Washington, and that's going to be close to a $500 per person trip so hello and goodbye to my tax return!
I'll try to remember to update more, but there's really nothing interesting to write about.
Love and miss everyone!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
5 months later...
I never update anymore!
Actually, I'm not really on the computer that much...
Robby and I both got new jobs- he is working at Hartman Ford or Toyota or whatever... he washes cars and is making pretty good money and seems to like going to work much more now then he did when he was cooking.
I am back to waitressing, my job for EZPass through the temp agency was really stressful and I hated what I was doing so I thought it was time for a change. I think waitressing will be a good change for me and allow me to make more money.
The cruise to New England was so much fun and Robby and I miss everyone already! We came back and were sitting in the living room and looked at each other and said, 'Man, we could be eating lobster and steak and ice cream...' instead our fridge is empty!
Zeppelin was very excited to see us when we got back... he is now just starting to let us leave the room by ourselves without him at our heels. He's still spoiled rotten.
I wish I had a digital camera like all of you so I can upload pictures of our apartment and Zeppelin so you all can see!
Actually, I'm not really on the computer that much...
Robby and I both got new jobs- he is working at Hartman Ford or Toyota or whatever... he washes cars and is making pretty good money and seems to like going to work much more now then he did when he was cooking.
I am back to waitressing, my job for EZPass through the temp agency was really stressful and I hated what I was doing so I thought it was time for a change. I think waitressing will be a good change for me and allow me to make more money.
The cruise to New England was so much fun and Robby and I miss everyone already! We came back and were sitting in the living room and looked at each other and said, 'Man, we could be eating lobster and steak and ice cream...' instead our fridge is empty!
Zeppelin was very excited to see us when we got back... he is now just starting to let us leave the room by ourselves without him at our heels. He's still spoiled rotten.
I wish I had a digital camera like all of you so I can upload pictures of our apartment and Zeppelin so you all can see!
Monday, February 05, 2007
Don't worry, I'm still alive!
I have been VERY busy lately!
Robby and I FINALLY got our own apartment... it's in Marysville which isn't exactly close, but only about a 10 minute drive on the highway. The only thing that's going to be a pain is he is the only one with a car. Anyway, it's pretty spacious- we have a nice size kitchen, big enough for a table with lots of cabinets... we have a "dining room" area, but I think we are going to expand our living room into it... we have a living room, of course, with a pretty out-cove with windows all around... theres a large master bedroom and a nice spare bedroom... and we also have a big attic that has been carpeted- Robby is very excited about the attic- I believe he thinks it is going to be his "guy room" for when his buddies come over. The only thing that kinda sucks is that the landlords live right below us, but they are super nice- just taking a little bit long to paint and replace the tile in the kitchen and the bathroom.
I'm thinking that I need to go have my eyes checked. I don't think that my 20/20 vision is still 20/20. Words that are far away are very blurry to me and I can hardly read them- like street signs on the highway. Nanny says she wouldn't be surprised since everyone in the family has bad eyes- but I thought I got away with that one- I think it's because I sit in front of a computer for 9 hours a day at work. So, I'm going to see if my JFC health benefits include eye care, I can't remember if I decided to take it or not.
Zeppelin is going to get his man hood lazered off on the 12th. He doesn't know it's coming- but we are very glad it's soon! He lost his bottom teeth a few days ago and they are already growing in huge.. so he's been chewing on everything! He is going to turn out to be a really good dog though I think... last night he laid all cuddled up with me under the covers with his head on the pillow and kept me warm. He is very affectionate... but be careful if he gets outside without a leash if Robby isn't around! Robby can let him out without a leash no problem but with anyone else, he takes off on a rampage running as fast as he can with his ears glued down to his head and a huge smile on his face. On Saturday he got out when I was moving things and you should have seen it- me, Robbys mom, and his 4 year old nephew Eric all out there chasing this dog around. He kept running in the street and I was so afraid he was going to get hit by a car! I went out in the street and stopped traffic and chased him back up into safety... After about 15-20 minutes I caught him and got him back inside. He took a nice looooong nap after that.
Oh! Great news! HANSONS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm taking a bus to Philly on Wed, Feb 28 to meet up with my friends Alison and Emily- and then on Thursday we have tickets to see them in Sayerville, NJ... I swore I would never see them there ever again because the last time they were there the fans and the venue were horrible... but never the less, I'm going, duh... I'm then spending Friday in Philadelphia with the girls and then we are coming back up here to my place on Saturday... then Sunday we go see them again in Allentown. Lauren isn't going because she didn't have money for tickets- but HOPEFULLY she will get her hands on them before they are sold out, if they aren't already. I just wish my sister was here to go with me!
Robby and I FINALLY got our own apartment... it's in Marysville which isn't exactly close, but only about a 10 minute drive on the highway. The only thing that's going to be a pain is he is the only one with a car. Anyway, it's pretty spacious- we have a nice size kitchen, big enough for a table with lots of cabinets... we have a "dining room" area, but I think we are going to expand our living room into it... we have a living room, of course, with a pretty out-cove with windows all around... theres a large master bedroom and a nice spare bedroom... and we also have a big attic that has been carpeted- Robby is very excited about the attic- I believe he thinks it is going to be his "guy room" for when his buddies come over. The only thing that kinda sucks is that the landlords live right below us, but they are super nice- just taking a little bit long to paint and replace the tile in the kitchen and the bathroom.
I'm thinking that I need to go have my eyes checked. I don't think that my 20/20 vision is still 20/20. Words that are far away are very blurry to me and I can hardly read them- like street signs on the highway. Nanny says she wouldn't be surprised since everyone in the family has bad eyes- but I thought I got away with that one- I think it's because I sit in front of a computer for 9 hours a day at work. So, I'm going to see if my JFC health benefits include eye care, I can't remember if I decided to take it or not.
Zeppelin is going to get his man hood lazered off on the 12th. He doesn't know it's coming- but we are very glad it's soon! He lost his bottom teeth a few days ago and they are already growing in huge.. so he's been chewing on everything! He is going to turn out to be a really good dog though I think... last night he laid all cuddled up with me under the covers with his head on the pillow and kept me warm. He is very affectionate... but be careful if he gets outside without a leash if Robby isn't around! Robby can let him out without a leash no problem but with anyone else, he takes off on a rampage running as fast as he can with his ears glued down to his head and a huge smile on his face. On Saturday he got out when I was moving things and you should have seen it- me, Robbys mom, and his 4 year old nephew Eric all out there chasing this dog around. He kept running in the street and I was so afraid he was going to get hit by a car! I went out in the street and stopped traffic and chased him back up into safety... After about 15-20 minutes I caught him and got him back inside. He took a nice looooong nap after that.
Oh! Great news! HANSONS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm taking a bus to Philly on Wed, Feb 28 to meet up with my friends Alison and Emily- and then on Thursday we have tickets to see them in Sayerville, NJ... I swore I would never see them there ever again because the last time they were there the fans and the venue were horrible... but never the less, I'm going, duh... I'm then spending Friday in Philadelphia with the girls and then we are coming back up here to my place on Saturday... then Sunday we go see them again in Allentown. Lauren isn't going because she didn't have money for tickets- but HOPEFULLY she will get her hands on them before they are sold out, if they aren't already. I just wish my sister was here to go with me!
Friday, December 29, 2006
The Aftermath
Christmas was wonderful, I think one of the best Christmas's in awhile! I got lots of cool presents including a blue Ipod Nano, 2 DVDS, 2 CDs, new shoes, new clothes, money, stuffed animals, and lots of other exciting things! I won a total of $58 off of holiday lottery tickets, and Robby brought home a black lab puppy that was running along side of the highway! We named him Zeppelin and he is sooo cute, so far no one has claimed him as lost so he's ours for the time being! I'll try to post pictures soon.
Our trip to Pittsburgh was a great success- Robby had a lot of fun and really liked Mary and Hugo and the Dusquene Club. We always love visiting there and hopefully will be able to go back soon, especially since we had no car trouble on the trip!
The day we got back however, things took a turn for the worst. I got the flu! I was sick in bed for Wednesday after we got home, all of yesterday and half of today. My stomach is better and I'm able to keep down food but it has now turned into a bad cold which the DR says will last about 10 days. I was told I was very contagious so I couldn't return to work until Tuesday and Nanny ran rapid around here with Clorox wipes cleaning everything, who could blame her.
Well I'm headed back to the couch with my tissues and blanket, hope everyone had a good holiday and happy new year 2007!
Our trip to Pittsburgh was a great success- Robby had a lot of fun and really liked Mary and Hugo and the Dusquene Club. We always love visiting there and hopefully will be able to go back soon, especially since we had no car trouble on the trip!
The day we got back however, things took a turn for the worst. I got the flu! I was sick in bed for Wednesday after we got home, all of yesterday and half of today. My stomach is better and I'm able to keep down food but it has now turned into a bad cold which the DR says will last about 10 days. I was told I was very contagious so I couldn't return to work until Tuesday and Nanny ran rapid around here with Clorox wipes cleaning everything, who could blame her.
Well I'm headed back to the couch with my tissues and blanket, hope everyone had a good holiday and happy new year 2007!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Fa la la la la... la la la la!
**i never posted this, i only saved it as a draft so pretend it was posted before christmas, haha**
MY MOMMYS COMING! MY SISTER IS COMING! THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL BE TOGETHER IN ABOUT ONE HOUR!!! IM SOOOO EXCITED!!!
Almost done Christmas shopping. Gotta get one more thing for Nanny, something for Mary and Hugo, and the secret santa gift for the party. I should get Don (Robbys step dad) something too since I got his mom the microwave. It was gonna be a joint gift for the 2 of them but I doubt Don has any real interest in getting a microwave. Ah well.
Getting a cold sore, it sucks.
Too excited to see my family that I can't think of anything to say!
If I don't update before Christmas, MERRY CHRISTMAS! HO HO HO!
MY MOMMYS COMING! MY SISTER IS COMING! THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL BE TOGETHER IN ABOUT ONE HOUR!!! IM SOOOO EXCITED!!!
Almost done Christmas shopping. Gotta get one more thing for Nanny, something for Mary and Hugo, and the secret santa gift for the party. I should get Don (Robbys step dad) something too since I got his mom the microwave. It was gonna be a joint gift for the 2 of them but I doubt Don has any real interest in getting a microwave. Ah well.
Getting a cold sore, it sucks.
Too excited to see my family that I can't think of anything to say!
If I don't update before Christmas, MERRY CHRISTMAS! HO HO HO!
Friday, December 08, 2006
My kids are retarded, syke, just kidding!
Just some updates, guess it's been a little while since I posted a blog!
Thanksgiving:
Spent the day at Robbys step-dads parents house. I actually didn't eat very much, but it was really nice. His family seems to really like me and I'm very comfortable around all of them. It was SUPER weird not having T-Day with my family though, first year ever. Christmas will be even weirder, since I'm sleeping at Robbys on Christmas Eve because he spent it with my family last year. We will be at the finally agreed upon Christmas Eve party at Aunt Kris's though.
Vacation:
I entered a drawing at the Ren Faire to win a car, and ended up having my name picked to win an all expenses paid vacation to my choice of Las Vegas, Reno, or Orlando. Robby and I went to the meeting and sat through an hour presentation for time shares before we were handed our vouchers. Very cool, we chose Vegas. :o) Also, all the people who showed up for the presentation are entered in the drawing for the car. That will be chosen the first or second week of January and whomever wins has the choice between the Subaru or $50,000. Hmmm... hard choice? NOT. SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!
Work:
Not much to say... work is work and work sucks, but my job isn't too bad. Lately it's been really boring because I have this HUMUNGO list of accounts that I need to send to collections, which is VERY repetitive and doesn't take any brain power at all. Today I snuck my headphones in and played my music quietly because I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. We are having a pot luck lunch on Dec. 22 and I signed up to bring cucumber sandwiches... of course... family favorite for pot lucks.
Christmas:
Robbys done, Kelseys done, Robbys parents are done, Moms done. I need to get Nanny, Kassidy, Aunt Kris, Lauren, Jason, and my Weiler secret santa. Luckily I get paid every week so I can kinda spread it all out with different pay checks before the big day!
In other news:
Pam called me from the hospital (long story, not going into it) just to tell me that the East Mall is having auditions for Survivor, Big Brother, and Amazing Race in the beginning of January. You can bet I'll be there. All she kept saying is sign you and your mom up I know you would win.
There was a lady from Tacoma, Washington who claimed that her son and daughter were mentally retarded and couldn't read, write, bathe on their own, or drive a car. Some one tipped off the Feds and the son was in traffic court a week later fighting a parking ticket!! She made over $200,000 off her kids pretend metal illnesses. "Hey kids, I have an idea! How about you pretend to be retarded for your whole lives so we can make lots of money!" If you ask me, she's the one who's retarded.
Thanksgiving:
Spent the day at Robbys step-dads parents house. I actually didn't eat very much, but it was really nice. His family seems to really like me and I'm very comfortable around all of them. It was SUPER weird not having T-Day with my family though, first year ever. Christmas will be even weirder, since I'm sleeping at Robbys on Christmas Eve because he spent it with my family last year. We will be at the finally agreed upon Christmas Eve party at Aunt Kris's though.
Vacation:
I entered a drawing at the Ren Faire to win a car, and ended up having my name picked to win an all expenses paid vacation to my choice of Las Vegas, Reno, or Orlando. Robby and I went to the meeting and sat through an hour presentation for time shares before we were handed our vouchers. Very cool, we chose Vegas. :o) Also, all the people who showed up for the presentation are entered in the drawing for the car. That will be chosen the first or second week of January and whomever wins has the choice between the Subaru or $50,000. Hmmm... hard choice? NOT. SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!
Work:
Not much to say... work is work and work sucks, but my job isn't too bad. Lately it's been really boring because I have this HUMUNGO list of accounts that I need to send to collections, which is VERY repetitive and doesn't take any brain power at all. Today I snuck my headphones in and played my music quietly because I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. We are having a pot luck lunch on Dec. 22 and I signed up to bring cucumber sandwiches... of course... family favorite for pot lucks.
Christmas:
Robbys done, Kelseys done, Robbys parents are done, Moms done. I need to get Nanny, Kassidy, Aunt Kris, Lauren, Jason, and my Weiler secret santa. Luckily I get paid every week so I can kinda spread it all out with different pay checks before the big day!
In other news:
Pam called me from the hospital (long story, not going into it) just to tell me that the East Mall is having auditions for Survivor, Big Brother, and Amazing Race in the beginning of January. You can bet I'll be there. All she kept saying is sign you and your mom up I know you would win.
There was a lady from Tacoma, Washington who claimed that her son and daughter were mentally retarded and couldn't read, write, bathe on their own, or drive a car. Some one tipped off the Feds and the son was in traffic court a week later fighting a parking ticket!! She made over $200,000 off her kids pretend metal illnesses. "Hey kids, I have an idea! How about you pretend to be retarded for your whole lives so we can make lots of money!" If you ask me, she's the one who's retarded.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Christmas Wish List
At my mothers request:
Movies:
"Friends" Complete Series (Seasons 1-10 box set)
"The Break Up"
"Accepted"
"Lords of Dogtown"
"The Lakehouse"
"Almost Famous"
Books:
Anything by J.D. Salinger except the Catcher in the Rye
CDs:
The Fray
"Almost Famous" Soundtrack
Any Rolling Stones
Any Sublime
Any Def Lepord
Any Pink Floyd
Pearl Jam- something along the lines of a "best of"
Kelly Clarkson- anything except Breakaway
Misc:
Hanson stuff, duh
Hooded sweatshirts- medium to large
New Balance or Tommy Hilfiger sneakers- size 8
Hair stuff- headbands, pony tail holders, combs, brushes, barretts, bobby pins, etc.
Canvas'
New paintbrushes
New paint
charcoal pencils
Photo albums
New digital camera
Video Recorder
IPod
I know that's a lot but I'm just trying to give out some ideas...
Movies:
"Friends" Complete Series (Seasons 1-10 box set)
"The Break Up"
"Accepted"
"Lords of Dogtown"
"The Lakehouse"
"Almost Famous"
Books:
Anything by J.D. Salinger except the Catcher in the Rye
CDs:
The Fray
"Almost Famous" Soundtrack
Any Rolling Stones
Any Sublime
Any Def Lepord
Any Pink Floyd
Pearl Jam- something along the lines of a "best of"
Kelly Clarkson- anything except Breakaway
Misc:
Hanson stuff, duh
Hooded sweatshirts- medium to large
New Balance or Tommy Hilfiger sneakers- size 8
Hair stuff- headbands, pony tail holders, combs, brushes, barretts, bobby pins, etc.
Canvas'
New paintbrushes
New paint
charcoal pencils
Photo albums
New digital camera
Video Recorder
IPod
I know that's a lot but I'm just trying to give out some ideas...
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Relaxing weekend
Well... what is going on over here in the H-Burg? Same as always...
Aunt Claire and Becky came from NY... I, of course, was at Robby's for the weekend. He was at work most the time... he works from 3-10/11 usually. So his sister picked me up from work on Friday and I went over to his house for his...I guess soon to me my... nephews 1st birthday. It was kinda weird being at his house with all his family and him not there, but it was fun. His family really likes me... especially his grandfather. He's funny, reminds me of Papa sometimes. But when he left he gave me a hug and a kiss and told me he loved me, ha. Don's (Robbys step dad) parents were there... his mom loves the quilt I made Robbys mom and wants me to go over to his house to show her how to make one. Don's sister and her little girl was there too. Turns out her little girl is friends with Kassidy! What a small world.
On Saturday I spent most of the day laying around watching TV and movies while Robby was at work. Pretty much a boring, relaxing weekend.
Tonight I picked up Erin and we went to Giant so I could get some groceries and then to Ross's where I got a new outfit for work. And guess what? I got the same freakin shirt that Nanny bought like 2 weeks ago. How funny... my 65 grandma and I have the same taste in clothes.
Well gotta go watch Celebrity Paranormal Project on VH1... catch ya'll later!
Aunt Claire and Becky came from NY... I, of course, was at Robby's for the weekend. He was at work most the time... he works from 3-10/11 usually. So his sister picked me up from work on Friday and I went over to his house for his...I guess soon to me my... nephews 1st birthday. It was kinda weird being at his house with all his family and him not there, but it was fun. His family really likes me... especially his grandfather. He's funny, reminds me of Papa sometimes. But when he left he gave me a hug and a kiss and told me he loved me, ha. Don's (Robbys step dad) parents were there... his mom loves the quilt I made Robbys mom and wants me to go over to his house to show her how to make one. Don's sister and her little girl was there too. Turns out her little girl is friends with Kassidy! What a small world.
On Saturday I spent most of the day laying around watching TV and movies while Robby was at work. Pretty much a boring, relaxing weekend.
Tonight I picked up Erin and we went to Giant so I could get some groceries and then to Ross's where I got a new outfit for work. And guess what? I got the same freakin shirt that Nanny bought like 2 weeks ago. How funny... my 65 grandma and I have the same taste in clothes.
Well gotta go watch Celebrity Paranormal Project on VH1... catch ya'll later!
Monday, November 06, 2006
I really have nothing to say.
I got my purse! I got my purse!
It's so yummy, I love it! I can't wait to show it off to everyone!
Nothing new really going on with me... same old same old. Go to work on the weekdays and hang out on the weekends with Robby.
This weekend we went shopping and went to see Saw 3. That was the most disgusting movie I have ever seen in my life and I do not recommend it at all. I liked the first 2 but this one was the most horrible thing... the people that came up with that version of the movie have some serious head problems.
Well I have nothing else to say. Good bye. :o)
It's so yummy, I love it! I can't wait to show it off to everyone!
Nothing new really going on with me... same old same old. Go to work on the weekdays and hang out on the weekends with Robby.
This weekend we went shopping and went to see Saw 3. That was the most disgusting movie I have ever seen in my life and I do not recommend it at all. I liked the first 2 but this one was the most horrible thing... the people that came up with that version of the movie have some serious head problems.
Well I have nothing else to say. Good bye. :o)
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
My 2 cents!
Well leave it to a man to do a womans job. I left Robby with the one responsibility of putting a stamp on my mom's letter and sticking it in a mail box. He bought three 2 cent stamps and when none of them stuck he taped them and mailed the letter at the box at Getty. None the less we got it back today with a note saying you can't tape stamps and by the way you need more then 2 cents! DUH! So I took over and put it in a new envelope with a new stamp and mailed it away. Hopefully you get it soon Mommy, sorry for the mix up!
I'm still waiting for my so awesome bag! I can't wait to show it off, everyone has been asking where it is because I've already told everyone about it!
Work is going really well. I like what I do but I'm with ya Mom, sometimes my computer is so slow I just want to bash my head through the cubicle... or lay it down and take a quick nap! I'm familiar with the systems now so I don't need anyone holding my hand through all the paper work I get anymore, and I've made friends! Charlene (who is well over 45 and loves to tell us about how she used to be a biker chick in the 70s with her huge bell bottom pants) and Angie, who reminds me soooo much of Margo from CAL. Angie picks me up every morning and takes me home on the days Robby doesn't come get me.
He has a construction job right now with this guy Kurt. He doesn't like it very much because he has to get up very early in the morning and Kurt doesn't let him take cigarette or lunch breaks! He works from about 7-4 without any breaks. He is off tomorrow and Your Place is hiring full time kitchen staff so I think he's going to go in there and see about getting a job.
Boscovs had a sale this week so I went and got myself 3 nice slacks and a sweater and a really cool shirt for work. I love being able to buy things with my own hard earned money! I made a calander on my computer at work with what bills need paid and when. This weekend I'm going to see about my cell phone. I think I'm going to try to get a pre-paid phone so I can cut out one more bill for right now. After I'm all caught up on that, which should probably take me about 2 months I'm hoping, I'm going to see about maybe taking a class or 2 at HACC. I'd like to get my degree in Early Childhood Education but I think I need to take it slow and not put too much on my plate so that I can really do well this time, and I want to keep working full time also.
Went to the Ren Faire on Sunday with Erin and the gang. It was so much fun to get out and do something with my friends, and sorry to say, but without the boy, haha. It was very windy at first and then it just got cold, but we still had a good time.
Mom, got your Christmas gift already! I saw it and had to get it for you, so I did. I can't believe it's November 1st tomorrow! The holidays are right around the corner... I don't know how it's going to be this year with everything that's been going on. For once in my life I'm not really excited for Christmas, just excited to see the Seattleites! Kelsey, Hanson concerts coming soon? We will have to figure out this across the country concert business when it comes!
I don't really talk to anyone in the east coast family except Nanny and Aunt Kris. I get up every morning and go to work and sometimes hang out with Robby until about 9 or 10 and then I'm in bed. Can you believe it? I'm usually ready for bed around 10pm! Must be getting old!
Well I've written a book so I think I'm off, it's almost bed time!
(Reminder for myself that The OC starts on Thursday... and while I'm on the subject, Mom and Kelsey did you watch the reunion of Flavor of Love? New York is going to have her own show! What is this world coming to!??! You know I'll be watching it though hahaha...)
I'm still waiting for my so awesome bag! I can't wait to show it off, everyone has been asking where it is because I've already told everyone about it!
Work is going really well. I like what I do but I'm with ya Mom, sometimes my computer is so slow I just want to bash my head through the cubicle... or lay it down and take a quick nap! I'm familiar with the systems now so I don't need anyone holding my hand through all the paper work I get anymore, and I've made friends! Charlene (who is well over 45 and loves to tell us about how she used to be a biker chick in the 70s with her huge bell bottom pants) and Angie, who reminds me soooo much of Margo from CAL. Angie picks me up every morning and takes me home on the days Robby doesn't come get me.
He has a construction job right now with this guy Kurt. He doesn't like it very much because he has to get up very early in the morning and Kurt doesn't let him take cigarette or lunch breaks! He works from about 7-4 without any breaks. He is off tomorrow and Your Place is hiring full time kitchen staff so I think he's going to go in there and see about getting a job.
Boscovs had a sale this week so I went and got myself 3 nice slacks and a sweater and a really cool shirt for work. I love being able to buy things with my own hard earned money! I made a calander on my computer at work with what bills need paid and when. This weekend I'm going to see about my cell phone. I think I'm going to try to get a pre-paid phone so I can cut out one more bill for right now. After I'm all caught up on that, which should probably take me about 2 months I'm hoping, I'm going to see about maybe taking a class or 2 at HACC. I'd like to get my degree in Early Childhood Education but I think I need to take it slow and not put too much on my plate so that I can really do well this time, and I want to keep working full time also.
Went to the Ren Faire on Sunday with Erin and the gang. It was so much fun to get out and do something with my friends, and sorry to say, but without the boy, haha. It was very windy at first and then it just got cold, but we still had a good time.
Mom, got your Christmas gift already! I saw it and had to get it for you, so I did. I can't believe it's November 1st tomorrow! The holidays are right around the corner... I don't know how it's going to be this year with everything that's been going on. For once in my life I'm not really excited for Christmas, just excited to see the Seattleites! Kelsey, Hanson concerts coming soon? We will have to figure out this across the country concert business when it comes!
I don't really talk to anyone in the east coast family except Nanny and Aunt Kris. I get up every morning and go to work and sometimes hang out with Robby until about 9 or 10 and then I'm in bed. Can you believe it? I'm usually ready for bed around 10pm! Must be getting old!
Well I've written a book so I think I'm off, it's almost bed time!
(Reminder for myself that The OC starts on Thursday... and while I'm on the subject, Mom and Kelsey did you watch the reunion of Flavor of Love? New York is going to have her own show! What is this world coming to!??! You know I'll be watching it though hahaha...)
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Nice weekend
2 weeks of work down! Doing pretty good- got my first pay check and only kept about $40 for myself. Paid Mom half what I owe her and Nanny all of what I owed her. Mom- you should get the check in the mail soon if you haven't already, and the other half will be in the mail on Thursday when I get paid again. My check was about $400 but they took out almost half for taxes, including that dumb occupational tax... but since I only have to pay it once my checks should be pretty decent from here on out. My cell phone is turned off right now but should be back on in about 2 weeks.
Found a solution to one of my TV dilemmas... abc.com has Lost episodes that you can watch for free, so I don't have to worry about finding some how to tape it while I'm watching One Tree Hill. The internet is so wonderful and luxurious. I don't know how people survived without it! The OC doesn't start till November 7, but I'll have to figure out some way to sort that out too... ah well. I'll handle it when it comes.
Nanny is at the beach until Wednesday, I've been here taking care of Lily. She cries all the time, she's such a spoiled kitty! I also have the Cruiser so I don't have to get rides from Aunt Mare to and from work... which is nice.
Spent the weekend with Robby... on Friday night we watched scary movies since it was Friday the 13th... Saturday we hung out at his house most of the day and then we came back here to Nannys and made ham steak with corn and baked potatoes for dinner, yummy! Then we went and hung out with Lauren for a little bit before we came home to go to bed. Today was super boring, I came home from his house around 2 and he's gonna go hang out with Justin today and might stop by here later on. Next weeked on Friday we are going to see The Departed with Lauren, she already saw it but said it was really good. I think we might also carve some pumpkins with his nephew, which we were going to do this weekend but decided to wait. So that should be fun.
Anyways, I'm gonna go be a couch potato now... its a nice day out so I have the windows open with a nice breeze flowing through and I'm sure there is a good movie on! Talk to you all later!
Found a solution to one of my TV dilemmas... abc.com has Lost episodes that you can watch for free, so I don't have to worry about finding some how to tape it while I'm watching One Tree Hill. The internet is so wonderful and luxurious. I don't know how people survived without it! The OC doesn't start till November 7, but I'll have to figure out some way to sort that out too... ah well. I'll handle it when it comes.
Nanny is at the beach until Wednesday, I've been here taking care of Lily. She cries all the time, she's such a spoiled kitty! I also have the Cruiser so I don't have to get rides from Aunt Mare to and from work... which is nice.
Spent the weekend with Robby... on Friday night we watched scary movies since it was Friday the 13th... Saturday we hung out at his house most of the day and then we came back here to Nannys and made ham steak with corn and baked potatoes for dinner, yummy! Then we went and hung out with Lauren for a little bit before we came home to go to bed. Today was super boring, I came home from his house around 2 and he's gonna go hang out with Justin today and might stop by here later on. Next weeked on Friday we are going to see The Departed with Lauren, she already saw it but said it was really good. I think we might also carve some pumpkins with his nephew, which we were going to do this weekend but decided to wait. So that should be fun.
Anyways, I'm gonna go be a couch potato now... its a nice day out so I have the windows open with a nice breeze flowing through and I'm sure there is a good movie on! Talk to you all later!
Sunday, October 08, 2006
The Surreal Life
All I can say is wow... how did this ever happen? Is it really happening? Will it ever be over?
There's a lot of craziness going on in the PA.. I know you all already know what it is so I don't feel I need to really say a lot about it... I would like our family to have some sort of privacy... which is usually rare.
Anyway, it's surreal and doesn't seem like it really happened or is really going on. I pray for "T" and "M" that each of them get the best out of this horrible situation that they can... if that makes any sense.
There's a lot of craziness going on in the PA.. I know you all already know what it is so I don't feel I need to really say a lot about it... I would like our family to have some sort of privacy... which is usually rare.
Anyway, it's surreal and doesn't seem like it really happened or is really going on. I pray for "T" and "M" that each of them get the best out of this horrible situation that they can... if that makes any sense.
Monday, October 02, 2006
Fun weekend, first day of work
What a fun weekend! Nanny was definitely surprised and I was so happy when Saturday finally came and I didn't have to keep trying to keep it a secret. Believe me, it's very hard with her! See Nanny, you had your party and it was wonderful- I'm glad you know now that we want you to be happy and I'm sorry you were so upset and stressed out the week of your birthday because you didn't think anyone was going to throw you a party but boy did you luck out! :o)
Uncle Kirk and Ripken- I didn't get to say goodbye to you before you left, miss you already! I was very happy to be able to spend time with you and visit with you and I can't wait to see you again, hopefully next time Aunt Kristen will be able to join us!
Kelsey you are gorgeous and I miss you soooo much already, come back!!! Like Robby said, don't try too hard to make yourself look pretty, you are a natural beauty. :o) I love you so much little sister!
Mom, I'm glad that I got to see you and spend time with you and have a good weekend with you, I love you very much- I can't wait for you to make my purse I will use it everyday and everyone will be jealous!
I had my first day of work today- 2 paper cuts from stuffing envelopes for over an hour, but I think once I get into the groove of things I will really like it there. There was a lot of information to learn and I think Carol (my trainer/boss I think) could tell I was a little overwhelmed at one part of the day, she smiled at me and said "don't worry we will go over this 5,000 times". I don't have my desk yet, but the lady who is in my cubical is leaving on Wednesday so I will move into my "office" then. I'm just happy to finally have a job and be able to start getting back to life. Thanks to everyone who has been helping me (NANNY!), I really appreciate everyone's help- the money, the rides, the places to sleep... it's been a big help.
I'm stressing about the 4th- Lost starts and I don't have any way to record One Tree Hill!! Man, the problems of a 21 year old!
Well, I must get to bed, after all, I'm a working girl now who needs to get up at 7am- I never was really good at that.
Uncle Kirk and Ripken- I didn't get to say goodbye to you before you left, miss you already! I was very happy to be able to spend time with you and visit with you and I can't wait to see you again, hopefully next time Aunt Kristen will be able to join us!
Kelsey you are gorgeous and I miss you soooo much already, come back!!! Like Robby said, don't try too hard to make yourself look pretty, you are a natural beauty. :o) I love you so much little sister!
Mom, I'm glad that I got to see you and spend time with you and have a good weekend with you, I love you very much- I can't wait for you to make my purse I will use it everyday and everyone will be jealous!
I had my first day of work today- 2 paper cuts from stuffing envelopes for over an hour, but I think once I get into the groove of things I will really like it there. There was a lot of information to learn and I think Carol (my trainer/boss I think) could tell I was a little overwhelmed at one part of the day, she smiled at me and said "don't worry we will go over this 5,000 times". I don't have my desk yet, but the lady who is in my cubical is leaving on Wednesday so I will move into my "office" then. I'm just happy to finally have a job and be able to start getting back to life. Thanks to everyone who has been helping me (NANNY!), I really appreciate everyone's help- the money, the rides, the places to sleep... it's been a big help.
I'm stressing about the 4th- Lost starts and I don't have any way to record One Tree Hill!! Man, the problems of a 21 year old!
Well, I must get to bed, after all, I'm a working girl now who needs to get up at 7am- I never was really good at that.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
So far in TV land...
I missed the first 2 episodes of Amazing Race!! That sucks...
The season premiere of One Tree Hill made me cry before the theme song even started- great episode! I already knew what was going to happen because Kelsey told me some spoilers, but still a tear-jerker.
The season premiere of Grey's Anatomy was a tear-jerker as well, but they tried to make it "too" sad, so I didn't let myself get choked up.
I'm going to miss Six Degrees tonight because I'm riding to the airport with Nanny and Aunt Kris to pick up Uncle Kirk and Ripken... the first episode of that didn't really get me too excited so I'm not too upset about missing it. I'm sure I'll be able to catch up later.
Can't wait for Lost to start, I hate seeing the commercials for it because it gets me too excited!
The season premiere of One Tree Hill made me cry before the theme song even started- great episode! I already knew what was going to happen because Kelsey told me some spoilers, but still a tear-jerker.
The season premiere of Grey's Anatomy was a tear-jerker as well, but they tried to make it "too" sad, so I didn't let myself get choked up.
I'm going to miss Six Degrees tonight because I'm riding to the airport with Nanny and Aunt Kris to pick up Uncle Kirk and Ripken... the first episode of that didn't really get me too excited so I'm not too upset about missing it. I'm sure I'll be able to catch up later.
Can't wait for Lost to start, I hate seeing the commercials for it because it gets me too excited!
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Updateness
Not a lot going on over here on the East Coast right now... I don't have a car so I really haven't been doing much. Nanny lets me borrow her car when I need to go somewhere, which I really appreciate! Today I think Aunt Deb is going to teach me how to drive her stick shift, haha...
I got a job at TransCore, putting in data entry for people who get EZ Passes on the turnpike. $9/hr, M-F 8-5. I just have to work on my resume this weekend.
Robby filled out an application at the Hershey Factory and yesterday he went downtown and filled out some applications at some resturaunts which he said seemed kinda promising. So we'll see.
I got a job at TransCore, putting in data entry for people who get EZ Passes on the turnpike. $9/hr, M-F 8-5. I just have to work on my resume this weekend.
Robby filled out an application at the Hershey Factory and yesterday he went downtown and filled out some applications at some resturaunts which he said seemed kinda promising. So we'll see.
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