Good Morning! It is a pretty cool to have some football on right when you wake up in the morning. The Packer's game isn't on but the Lions are!
So here I am watching the Lion's game, drinking some coffee, eating a doughnut, and updating my blog...all in the dark cause Brittany is still asleep. Tomorrow we'll be moving into the other apartment though!! It's only a one bedroom but it'll still have a little bit more privacy. Where we are now is just one open room. I'm also excited for this new place because it has a stove/oven AND a full size refrigerator! Woohoo! Hopefully it won't take us too many trips to move. I think we can do it all in one trip. I'm also hoping that today Brittany and I get some major cleaning done with this place here so when we move it won't take us too long. Yay! Can't wait!
Last night Heather, Brittany, and I went to see The Help. It was really good. I enjoyed it. I kind of wish I would have read the book before seeing it, but that didn't happen. It was my first time at the theater here. It was a bit different. The chairs you sit in are almost like plastic lawn chairs...but better. However, not as comfy as real theater chairs. But, they had real theater popcorn!
I've been in the Christmas mood lately. I think when I get my paycheck this week I might start some minor Christmas shopping. I just realized today that I won't be able to participate in any of the after Thanksgiving shopping. It might be better anyways to just shop online and have everything shipped home, that way I won't have to bring any of it on the plane. I'm hoping today to buy my plane ticket home for Christmas. The prices just keep getting a little bit more expensive so I might as well bite the bullet and buy the $864 ticket today. Also, Mom if you're reading this, I might ask you to send me some of my Christmas movies.
I really love Skype. I don't know what I'd do without it! It helps a lot with mine and Chris's relationship. We can't be near each other, but at least we can see each others faces. Also, I love skyping with Lacey and my mom. Casey, if you're reading this, we should do more of it. The time difference is a little hard though. I'm always making Chris stay up late talking to me. Last night we stopped talking at 2am his time....yikes. Gotta love him.
Alright, I will leave you with a youtube video. It's from the concert that Mumford and Sons did on Austin City Limits. Skip forward to time 8:08. At this point starts the song I'm currently obsessed with, Lover of the Light. I don't think they've recorded this song because I can't find it on iTunes, but it's super good. Here it is and goodbye!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Time for another post.
I've been keeping busy here in Wrangell: working at the high school, Zumba classes Monday and Wednesday evenings, and doing a life guarding shift Friday evenings. Sometimes I really don't like having these commitments in the evenings after working all day int he school. But it's all been fun and I've been meeting some nice people. Zumba classes especially have been a lot of fun. There's a regular crew that's been showing up and they seem to really be enjoying it which in turn make me really enjoy it. I've been doing the classes in the racquetball room at the fitness center which hasn't been that great. The sound especially is what bothers me. However, tomorrow night I'll start doing the classes in the gym at the elementary school. Hopefully that'll go well and everyone will remember to show up there and not at the racquetball room.
I just had a super awesome trip back home. I left Wrangell last Tuesday afternoon, spent the night in the airport in Seattle, and the flew to Minneapolis Wednesday morning. Highlights from the long weekend include....
1. Finally seeing Chris again face-to-face! He picked me up at the airport around 1pm and he took me back to his place and we made some pretty delicious Mac N' Cheese (without spaghetti sauce).
2. Minnehaha Falls. Chris took me to this park, Minnehaha Falls. It was pretty neat park set in the middle of the city. It reminded me a little of Presque Isle. We walked around for a bit and made it to the falls. There was an older gentleman playing his guitar with the case set out for tips (yes, chris gave him a tip). There were quite a few people there too. It was really nice and I really enjoyed it.
3. Downtown and Dinkytown. Chris took me to dinner at a restaurant called Annie's. I loved it! We shared a chocolate coffee malt (delicious). Annie's was in a place called Dinkytown, a condensed "town" on campus that had a bunch of restaurants and shops. THEN, we took the bus downtown and walked around enjoying the lights of the city. I saw the Mary Tyler Moore statue.
4. Marquette Bound! On Friday, Chris and I left for Marquette. It was about a 7 hour drive. It was pretty long but well worth it. The fall colors were awesome and kept getting better as we got closer to the U.P.
5. Surprising my mom and Casey! I showed up at home with my mom not knowing I was going to. The front door was locked and she couldn't hear me knocking. The dogs were barking non-stop. So, finally I ended up calling her to open the door. I also texted Casey that I was home and she was very excited...so excited that she left work early for me!
6. Family time! Saturday was spent just hanging out with me family. Adam and the family came over to visit. My mom, Casey, Chris, and I took Natalie to the park. I miss those kids. Then for dinner, Chris and I went out to my dad's. I was very happy that my dad made it back from his camping trip to come see me. I was bummed that I had to spoil my surprise and tell him that I was coming before he left for his camping trip, but it all worked out in the end.
Some lowlights from the weekend include...
1. Creepy worker at the airport that tried to spark conversation at 3:30 in the morning.
2. 7 hours driving! Though it was 7 hours I got to spend sitting next to Chris :)
3. More 7 hours driving. The drive back to the airport was the worst! I was bummed the entire drive because I didn't want to leave.
Okay, so there is my extended weekend vacation in a nutshell. Soon, it less than 2 weeks now, is my birthday!!! YAY!!! And, Brittany's birthday is the day before mine and this year we'll actually be able to celebrate our birthdays together!!! It should be a lot of fun! Can't wait! If anyone out there wants to get me a present, ask Lacey. I gave her a couple ideas...though most were a little expensive. SO, I will accept donations to my Coming Home For Christmas Fund. Seriously, it's a lot of money to come home, so any amount would be helpful.
Alrighty now. I'm pretty tired. Going to bed now. Goodnight All!
Dulcey
I've been keeping busy here in Wrangell: working at the high school, Zumba classes Monday and Wednesday evenings, and doing a life guarding shift Friday evenings. Sometimes I really don't like having these commitments in the evenings after working all day int he school. But it's all been fun and I've been meeting some nice people. Zumba classes especially have been a lot of fun. There's a regular crew that's been showing up and they seem to really be enjoying it which in turn make me really enjoy it. I've been doing the classes in the racquetball room at the fitness center which hasn't been that great. The sound especially is what bothers me. However, tomorrow night I'll start doing the classes in the gym at the elementary school. Hopefully that'll go well and everyone will remember to show up there and not at the racquetball room.
I just had a super awesome trip back home. I left Wrangell last Tuesday afternoon, spent the night in the airport in Seattle, and the flew to Minneapolis Wednesday morning. Highlights from the long weekend include....
1. Finally seeing Chris again face-to-face! He picked me up at the airport around 1pm and he took me back to his place and we made some pretty delicious Mac N' Cheese (without spaghetti sauce).
2. Minnehaha Falls. Chris took me to this park, Minnehaha Falls. It was pretty neat park set in the middle of the city. It reminded me a little of Presque Isle. We walked around for a bit and made it to the falls. There was an older gentleman playing his guitar with the case set out for tips (yes, chris gave him a tip). There were quite a few people there too. It was really nice and I really enjoyed it.
3. Downtown and Dinkytown. Chris took me to dinner at a restaurant called Annie's. I loved it! We shared a chocolate coffee malt (delicious). Annie's was in a place called Dinkytown, a condensed "town" on campus that had a bunch of restaurants and shops. THEN, we took the bus downtown and walked around enjoying the lights of the city. I saw the Mary Tyler Moore statue.
4. Marquette Bound! On Friday, Chris and I left for Marquette. It was about a 7 hour drive. It was pretty long but well worth it. The fall colors were awesome and kept getting better as we got closer to the U.P.
5. Surprising my mom and Casey! I showed up at home with my mom not knowing I was going to. The front door was locked and she couldn't hear me knocking. The dogs were barking non-stop. So, finally I ended up calling her to open the door. I also texted Casey that I was home and she was very excited...so excited that she left work early for me!
6. Family time! Saturday was spent just hanging out with me family. Adam and the family came over to visit. My mom, Casey, Chris, and I took Natalie to the park. I miss those kids. Then for dinner, Chris and I went out to my dad's. I was very happy that my dad made it back from his camping trip to come see me. I was bummed that I had to spoil my surprise and tell him that I was coming before he left for his camping trip, but it all worked out in the end.
Some lowlights from the weekend include...
1. Creepy worker at the airport that tried to spark conversation at 3:30 in the morning.
2. 7 hours driving! Though it was 7 hours I got to spend sitting next to Chris :)
3. More 7 hours driving. The drive back to the airport was the worst! I was bummed the entire drive because I didn't want to leave.
Okay, so there is my extended weekend vacation in a nutshell. Soon, it less than 2 weeks now, is my birthday!!! YAY!!! And, Brittany's birthday is the day before mine and this year we'll actually be able to celebrate our birthdays together!!! It should be a lot of fun! Can't wait! If anyone out there wants to get me a present, ask Lacey. I gave her a couple ideas...though most were a little expensive. SO, I will accept donations to my Coming Home For Christmas Fund. Seriously, it's a lot of money to come home, so any amount would be helpful.
Alrighty now. I'm pretty tired. Going to bed now. Goodnight All!
Dulcey
Monday, September 19, 2011
Hey hey Blog world! I'm back and writing to you from Wrangell, Alaska! I recently moved out here to start working as a Paraprofessional in the high school in the Wrangell School District. But, anyone who reads my blog already knows this.
I've been here about 4 weeks now. I think I'm getting into the swing of things. Brittany (my friend and roommate) and I are living in a tiny studio type apartment. There is no stove or oven and only one bed. Our friend's Ryan and Heather let us borrow their air mattress which has helped a lot. There's an apartment available around mid-October that we will be moving into. It's a one bed room but also a futon couch (a second bed). It's furnished with pots and pans, dishes, bed, and a washer and dryer. It'll be pretty nice, especially with a bit more privacy. One of the big perks about the place we're at now is the gigantic TV. The other place we'll be moving into has a TV about the size of my computer screen. Sooooo that'll suck. But oh well, can't have everything.
I just bought a plane ticket to Minneapolis to visit Chris October 5th through the 9th. I can't wait! It's been super difficult to have started our relationship this past summer and then so quickly be separated by distance. So far the time difference hasn't effected us that bad. Mostly I just make him stay up late talking to me, which I feel bad about sometimes... Hopefully the next two and half weeks will go by quickly. 16 more days!
So, this week I start doing Zumba classes at the fitness center in town. I'm a little nervous about doing it in the racquetball room. It might be too echoey in there. Hopefully a bunch of people show up too. Also, I've started lifeguarding at the pool there, so that's been fun.
LACEY!! I miss you. You should come visit Wrangell sometime! Spring break?!?! Bring Casey with you when you come. OR how about Thanksgiving? Either or would work for me!
Okay, now I'll leave you with some photos...
I've been here about 4 weeks now. I think I'm getting into the swing of things. Brittany (my friend and roommate) and I are living in a tiny studio type apartment. There is no stove or oven and only one bed. Our friend's Ryan and Heather let us borrow their air mattress which has helped a lot. There's an apartment available around mid-October that we will be moving into. It's a one bed room but also a futon couch (a second bed). It's furnished with pots and pans, dishes, bed, and a washer and dryer. It'll be pretty nice, especially with a bit more privacy. One of the big perks about the place we're at now is the gigantic TV. The other place we'll be moving into has a TV about the size of my computer screen. Sooooo that'll suck. But oh well, can't have everything.
I just bought a plane ticket to Minneapolis to visit Chris October 5th through the 9th. I can't wait! It's been super difficult to have started our relationship this past summer and then so quickly be separated by distance. So far the time difference hasn't effected us that bad. Mostly I just make him stay up late talking to me, which I feel bad about sometimes... Hopefully the next two and half weeks will go by quickly. 16 more days!
So, this week I start doing Zumba classes at the fitness center in town. I'm a little nervous about doing it in the racquetball room. It might be too echoey in there. Hopefully a bunch of people show up too. Also, I've started lifeguarding at the pool there, so that's been fun.
LACEY!! I miss you. You should come visit Wrangell sometime! Spring break?!?! Bring Casey with you when you come. OR how about Thanksgiving? Either or would work for me!
Okay, now I'll leave you with some photos...
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| Brittany and I in the clouds on a mountain. |
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| Sunset at Nemo Point. BEAUTIFUL!!! |
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| Boyfriend. Ain't he adorable :) |
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
I love my dog :)
So what if he occasionally chews on my shoes.
Or jumps in my lap while I'm trying to type.
Or nibbles a bit while playing.
He's brings me such joy when I leave work and come home to him!
So what if I have to pick up his poop.
Or that he burps in my face.
Or throws up in the middle of the night?
He is such a happy spirit, it's contagious!
So what if he chases after deer.
Or eats my mom's bird seed.
Or eats dead animals he finds.
Knox is my dog. And I love him. My favorite time spent with him would be our evening TV watching, where I lay on the couch enjoying some PBS program and he snuggles next to me (or on top) with one of his chew toys.
PS. I did not mean for this to look like a poem. Just wanted to share my feelings.
PSS. Also, this is not meant to make Lacey jealous. Just wanted to share my feelings.
So what if he occasionally chews on my shoes.
Or jumps in my lap while I'm trying to type.
Or nibbles a bit while playing.
He's brings me such joy when I leave work and come home to him!
So what if I have to pick up his poop.
Or that he burps in my face.
Or throws up in the middle of the night?
He is such a happy spirit, it's contagious!
So what if he chases after deer.
Or eats my mom's bird seed.
Or eats dead animals he finds.
Knox is my dog. And I love him. My favorite time spent with him would be our evening TV watching, where I lay on the couch enjoying some PBS program and he snuggles next to me (or on top) with one of his chew toys.
PS. I did not mean for this to look like a poem. Just wanted to share my feelings.
PSS. Also, this is not meant to make Lacey jealous. Just wanted to share my feelings.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Ok, time for an update.
Here's Knox as of ten minutes ago...
Here's Knox as of ten minutes ago...
Mmmmm I love him. I almost freaked out though when I caught him chewing on my Chacos! Only a little bit of damage. I'm getting a little worried about his biting. He greets people that way…yikes. Not sure how to fix it either. I guess just keep discouraging him when he does it and hopefully he'll learn. He's just over 7 months now…a "tween" according to Caesar the Dog Whisperer.
Went down to Texas and saw Lacey!! That was a blast! Wish I could spend more time with her and not just a week.
We went to the Rattle Snake Round-Up in Sweetwater. It was pretty cool, but probably would have been more fun if we went down to the carnival rides. But oh well…I did eat rattle snake though!
We also did some camping at Abilene State Park. That was fun and relaxing.
Work here at FLLC is starting to pick up again. There was a bit of a lull from january to march. But now we're gearing up for the summer, about 370 campers so far!! I've been doing a lot of work getting our ACA (american camping association) stuff together since our accreditation is up this year. LOTS of paperwork for that! Still, I'll know the ins and outs of the camp rules, so that'll be good.
Just last night I watched this National Geographic documentary called, The President's Photographer: 50 Years in the Oval Office. LOVED IT! I'm not sure why I liked it so much (might be because it highlights Barack Obama a lot). Makes me want to be a photographer for the president. That'd be sweet to travel with him and sit in on meetings and what not. Pretty cool.
You can watch the documentary here….http://www.pbs.org/programs/presidents-photographer/
Hmmmmmmmm what else to share…….
OH, I'll be having Strabismus surgery on my eye May 18! The procedure is kind of disgusting so I'll spare you the details (just google it or youtube if you're interested). Hopefully that'll fix my wonky eye.
This Friday I'm going to see Peter Pan at NMU's Forest Roberts Theater! Pretty excited for that. I'll be going with my mom, my aunt Kathy, and Casey. Should be a fun girl's night out at the theater!
Ok, last thing to share. Saw this video on Vh1 Top 20 this past weekend. I liked it want to share it with you. Sara Bareilles, Uncharted. Enjoy All!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Good program tonight on PBS!!!! (the one and only tv station i get here at camp) Harry Connick Jr in concert!! He is such a stud. Right now I'm writing to you while enjoying some Vernors and listening to Harry sing to me.
So, it's been a kind of strange week. Last saturday I had a headache ALL day. That sucked. In an attempt to get rid of it, I took Knox for a long walk (exercise is supposed to get rid of headaches right? or is that cramps?). Knox and I went to Glidden Lake just outside of Crystal Falls. It was great! I wasn't expecting the trail to be so long (3.4 miles) so I thought I was lost at some points. But the trail was really nice! We will definitely be heading back there soon. After my all day headache, I slept in the next day till 12:30!! I never sleep in that much!! I had to force my self out of bed. I actually woke up at 7:30 to let Knox out and what not and I drank some orange juice....then went back to bed. Ok, now...no judgments. The orange juice I drank was 3 weeks past the due date. IT TASTED FINE!! Which is why I drank it. However when I woke up later that afternoon, my stomach felt HORRIBLE!! I went to work still that afternoon (there was a pastor's theological retreat). All Sunday night I kept waking up because of the stomachache...and burping. Then earlier in the morning, 5 or 6 am, I had some diarrhea and threw up. Sorry if that was too much information. Anyways, long story short, felt horrible all day monday, but tuesday I felt better. Maybe it was the orange juice, I don't know.
Today I took Knox to the vet to have a certain operation! I went and picked him up later this afternoon. I think he hates me. He's been very lethargic. Sleeping a lot. Hopefully he'll sleep through the night still. I guess I shouldn't be talking, cause when I got back from work I went and took a nap with Knox and didn't get out of bed till 8 PM!! Why am I so tired lately?!!? I hope there's nothing wrong with me.
This friday is the Jr. High Retreat here at camp. It should be lots of fun. It going to be a mardi gras party. I made a mardi gras mask today (so i can teach the kids how to make one...not just for fun). It's pretty cute. Lucy's going to pick up some feathers from Michaels, so that'll be great for the masks! Hopefully this weekend will go smoothly!
Two highlights: 1. Can't wait for next friday when I fly out to Texas to see Lacey!!!! Woohooo!!! and 2. Just found Heather and Ryan's blog!!!!
I'm going to go finish Harry Connick Jr.'s concert and go to bed. Goodnight All!!
So, it's been a kind of strange week. Last saturday I had a headache ALL day. That sucked. In an attempt to get rid of it, I took Knox for a long walk (exercise is supposed to get rid of headaches right? or is that cramps?). Knox and I went to Glidden Lake just outside of Crystal Falls. It was great! I wasn't expecting the trail to be so long (3.4 miles) so I thought I was lost at some points. But the trail was really nice! We will definitely be heading back there soon. After my all day headache, I slept in the next day till 12:30!! I never sleep in that much!! I had to force my self out of bed. I actually woke up at 7:30 to let Knox out and what not and I drank some orange juice....then went back to bed. Ok, now...no judgments. The orange juice I drank was 3 weeks past the due date. IT TASTED FINE!! Which is why I drank it. However when I woke up later that afternoon, my stomach felt HORRIBLE!! I went to work still that afternoon (there was a pastor's theological retreat). All Sunday night I kept waking up because of the stomachache...and burping. Then earlier in the morning, 5 or 6 am, I had some diarrhea and threw up. Sorry if that was too much information. Anyways, long story short, felt horrible all day monday, but tuesday I felt better. Maybe it was the orange juice, I don't know.
Today I took Knox to the vet to have a certain operation! I went and picked him up later this afternoon. I think he hates me. He's been very lethargic. Sleeping a lot. Hopefully he'll sleep through the night still. I guess I shouldn't be talking, cause when I got back from work I went and took a nap with Knox and didn't get out of bed till 8 PM!! Why am I so tired lately?!!? I hope there's nothing wrong with me.
This friday is the Jr. High Retreat here at camp. It should be lots of fun. It going to be a mardi gras party. I made a mardi gras mask today (so i can teach the kids how to make one...not just for fun). It's pretty cute. Lucy's going to pick up some feathers from Michaels, so that'll be great for the masks! Hopefully this weekend will go smoothly!
Two highlights: 1. Can't wait for next friday when I fly out to Texas to see Lacey!!!! Woohooo!!! and 2. Just found Heather and Ryan's blog!!!!
I'm going to go finish Harry Connick Jr.'s concert and go to bed. Goodnight All!!
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