Well...the time has come. Derrick's laptop has officially broken-and mine has been for over a year.
So: not only will I not be on here for some time, but I also will be desperately trying to come up with a way for us to get a new PC...and we'll see how that goes.
*Sigh* Tucker knocked it over and now it's in pieces. I'm upset but Derrick is devastated. Poor husband!
Maybe we can check out Best Buy?? I don't know. It may not seem like a huge deal to some people but considering it's important in our lives then yes-it's a big deal.
We'll see what we can come up with...Once I know, you'll know.
Hugs and Misses,
JeR
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Home is where you make it: Part 2
Alright ladies and gents-as promised, below you'll see some pictures of the new Raley household!! Get ready for spectacle, lol. **NOTE: all of my pictures were taken from my crappy cell phone camera so be gentle in
your viewing.
I think we've lived here for almost 2 weeks! It's all coming along quite well I must say-granted I think it's wonderful but I live here so...duh! We talked about every paycheck getting a little something to make it more homey than it already is. This coming paycheck=lamp shade, lamp stand (both for bedroom) and basket for Tucker's toys. Anyway...
First, let's start with the bathroom. It is almost complete-we need a small wastebasket and a few pictures to hang and then that's that! The wall color is a kind of off white/muted yellow and it works very well for both the bathroom and the decor. We are doing decor of light blue to match the curtain (which you can't really see here) but we've got beautiful monogrammed towels in the perfect shade that match and look stunning in here! Thanks SO SO MUCH to Connie and Gary Blackwood! I promise, your "Thank You" card should arrive soon! It's a small bathroom but for 2 people and a pup, it doesn't really need to be much bigger. It has thus far worked for us so no complaints!
Next, here we have the "Man Cave" as it has been dubbed. Yes, it is messy but I will surprisingly take the blame for a bit because I've been throwing stuff in here to help tidy the living room. Still: note the organization of the games and knick-knacks MAN has in said room. It is quite nice and a great place for man escape and tomfoolery while I read or sleep-so not to disturb the Queen =] All it needs is a big dude chair or couch for loungin' and then it's done!
This is our dining room! Alright, I'll say it: I LOVE THIS ROOM! I think it's precious and very comfortable. The only things missing here is art for the blank wall and a centerpiece for the table (but since the centerpieces change with the season, we're not too worried). I've found the art (I think!?) I want to put on the blank wall and centerpieces are going to change frequently...so right now we've got the napkin holder (from the wedding shower!) in the center and it does just fine, even without napkins, lol. I love our circle mirrors. LOVE! They need a bit of windexing with the move and smudgy fingers all over them but still-they look PRECIOUS! This room compliments both the living room and kitchen well, we both think.
I am very thankful that Derrick has kind of let me take the reigns in all of the decoration of the Raley household. He definitely gets his say (he wanted blue for the bedroom where I wanted yellow) but we've been able to reach compromises very well and it's all turning out wonderfully! So he got the blue walls but I get the decor and accessories to tag along =D Works good for me!
Okay-so the next few pictures I'll be showing back-to-back so you can get the whole "feel" of it all without my ramblings in between.
May I present: The Kitchen
The kitchen matches the living room in colors of red and tan. Notice the tea kettle and canisters in red above?! I LOVE them. It is a small kitchen with not a lot of counter space...which has its pros and cons, but thus far, in our 2 weeks, it has worked fabulously and done everything a kitchen "needs" to do. We're still needing some random utensils and small art of some kind (probably home made by yours truly) to hang above the dog bowls but then it is complete! Comes with dishwasher, WHITE STOVE AND STOVE TOP (nice when trying to coordinate decor), fridge/freezer, 2 tub sink, and lots of cabinets! It's nice. And I plan on cooking and being cooked for a lot from it!
That is it thus far. The living room and bed room are very messy right now or I'd show you those places too...next time darling, next time. There are still little things we'd like to get to make it "complete" but if we never get another thing, I still feel like I'm home...and it's like a deep breath of fresh mountain air.
More updates soon, I cross my heart.
Love comes in many forms,
JeR
your viewing.
I think we've lived here for almost 2 weeks! It's all coming along quite well I must say-granted I think it's wonderful but I live here so...duh! We talked about every paycheck getting a little something to make it more homey than it already is. This coming paycheck=lamp shade, lamp stand (both for bedroom) and basket for Tucker's toys. Anyway...
First, let's start with the bathroom. It is almost complete-we need a small wastebasket and a few pictures to hang and then that's that! The wall color is a kind of off white/muted yellow and it works very well for both the bathroom and the decor. We are doing decor of light blue to match the curtain (which you can't really see here) but we've got beautiful monogrammed towels in the perfect shade that match and look stunning in here! Thanks SO SO MUCH to Connie and Gary Blackwood! I promise, your "Thank You" card should arrive soon! It's a small bathroom but for 2 people and a pup, it doesn't really need to be much bigger. It has thus far worked for us so no complaints!
Next, here we have the "Man Cave" as it has been dubbed. Yes, it is messy but I will surprisingly take the blame for a bit because I've been throwing stuff in here to help tidy the living room. Still: note the organization of the games and knick-knacks MAN has in said room. It is quite nice and a great place for man escape and tomfoolery while I read or sleep-so not to disturb the Queen =] All it needs is a big dude chair or couch for loungin' and then it's done!
This is our dining room! Alright, I'll say it: I LOVE THIS ROOM! I think it's precious and very comfortable. The only things missing here is art for the blank wall and a centerpiece for the table (but since the centerpieces change with the season, we're not too worried). I've found the art (I think!?) I want to put on the blank wall and centerpieces are going to change frequently...so right now we've got the napkin holder (from the wedding shower!) in the center and it does just fine, even without napkins, lol. I love our circle mirrors. LOVE! They need a bit of windexing with the move and smudgy fingers all over them but still-they look PRECIOUS! This room compliments both the living room and kitchen well, we both think.
I am very thankful that Derrick has kind of let me take the reigns in all of the decoration of the Raley household. He definitely gets his say (he wanted blue for the bedroom where I wanted yellow) but we've been able to reach compromises very well and it's all turning out wonderfully! So he got the blue walls but I get the decor and accessories to tag along =D Works good for me!
Okay-so the next few pictures I'll be showing back-to-back so you can get the whole "feel" of it all without my ramblings in between.
May I present: The Kitchen
The kitchen matches the living room in colors of red and tan. Notice the tea kettle and canisters in red above?! I LOVE them. It is a small kitchen with not a lot of counter space...which has its pros and cons, but thus far, in our 2 weeks, it has worked fabulously and done everything a kitchen "needs" to do. We're still needing some random utensils and small art of some kind (probably home made by yours truly) to hang above the dog bowls but then it is complete! Comes with dishwasher, WHITE STOVE AND STOVE TOP (nice when trying to coordinate decor), fridge/freezer, 2 tub sink, and lots of cabinets! It's nice. And I plan on cooking and being cooked for a lot from it!
That is it thus far. The living room and bed room are very messy right now or I'd show you those places too...next time darling, next time. There are still little things we'd like to get to make it "complete" but if we never get another thing, I still feel like I'm home...and it's like a deep breath of fresh mountain air.
More updates soon, I cross my heart.
Love comes in many forms,
JeR
Saturday, June 12, 2010
**WARNING: This shall be a blog about useless and many a random thing-know that now.
Random point #1: I can't help but feeling stilla little a lot sad about that fact that a pair of our friends did not come to our wedding-only to find out 1 month later that they were ready and willing to go to another and that they used the excuse of "gas money woes" as the reason not to attend ours. Not saying any names, but it still hurts my feelings to think about...and I'd just rather not. But upon reading facebook status' of "So and So's wedding was so gorgeous! It's so nice to see friends getting married"-yes, that stings. And I don't appreciate it. Nor do I appreciate the fact that they both have chosen to let our friendship with them fall by the waist side. I'm just pouting really. I am an emotional bird so naturally almost everything effects me in some way, lol, but still-I think my reasoning has merit.
Random point #2: I am loving our new life. I am working on a painting for our bedroom and it seems to be coming out nicely! I am letting the paint dry for probably another hour and then repainting and touching it up before mounting it above the bed to "Ooooh!" and "Aaaaah!" at. When going to the store last night with my fav. pal Tonya, we looked at new housewares that I honestly CAN'T WAIT to utilized in the new Raley home. Baskets and frames and lampshades-oh my! Once everything is bought/finished and in its proper place (which will probably be a few months, to tell the truth) pictures will be posted so I can gloat a bit. Not only that but my husband and I are faring quiet well and carrying on like normal but with the tag "Mr. and Mrs." firmly and gratefully attached.
Random point #3: I never think about how much I L.O.V.E. my friends and the friendship we carry (NOW: let me point out that I mean I don't usually consciously think about it-I don't need it since it's in my subconscious and always there) until a night like last night occurs and I wake up hung over, tired, and my stomach still aching from laughing. I woke up at like 11:30-which is LATE for someone who usually wakes up around 7:30 even on the weekends! Last night was a good one-to say the very least. Not even too much went on but sitting around a table drinking well made margaritas, eating ice cream and chips with dip, and laughing and talking was my idea of a great night with great people. I have bouts of depression flair up every now and again, usually accompanied or swiftly followed by anxiety, and I think this past week was a flair up. Luckily, getting my ass in gear (i.e. doing stuff-not being a lazy lump on a log) and hanging out with friends quickly pulled me out and made me feel normal again. So to you, my friends (Tonya and Mark specific), my hat is off to you.
Random point #4: I think the husband and I are going to watch "The Time Traveler's Wife" tonight-not a movie of his choosing but mine! On our Netflix cue I have alternated movies he'd like, I'd like, and stuff we'd both like so every few days we get a new surprise in the mail of something we get to watch and *hopefully* enjoy with one another. Thus far this experiment has proved well. We shall see tonight. But this random point was to chit chat a bit about compromise and the thoughts of someone else. Thankfully, I was brought up to think for others so this wasn't too hard of a feat for me to face and conquer once married-though I'll admit I've got my little pouty 5 year old in me and thriving-but for Derrick I don't think he was ever used to it; even still he's doing well and makes me feel quite proud and happy to be his wife-even if that means he has to suck it up and muster through "The Time Traveler's Wife" tonight =D
Random point #5: We will be working on our "Thank You" cards today and tomorrow-I'm excited! There's not too many to send out but I'm going to also print some photos out next week and send some of them along with the cards for good measure and spunk. We really do appreciate everything we received in regards to our wedding stuff so at least they will be sincere.
Alright lotus blossoms, enjoy this weekend, rain or shine!
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.
JeR
Random point #1: I can't help but feeling still
Random point #2: I am loving our new life. I am working on a painting for our bedroom and it seems to be coming out nicely! I am letting the paint dry for probably another hour and then repainting and touching it up before mounting it above the bed to "Ooooh!" and "Aaaaah!" at. When going to the store last night with my fav. pal Tonya, we looked at new housewares that I honestly CAN'T WAIT to utilized in the new Raley home. Baskets and frames and lampshades-oh my! Once everything is bought/finished and in its proper place (which will probably be a few months, to tell the truth) pictures will be posted so I can gloat a bit. Not only that but my husband and I are faring quiet well and carrying on like normal but with the tag "Mr. and Mrs." firmly and gratefully attached.
Random point #3: I never think about how much I L.O.V.E. my friends and the friendship we carry (NOW: let me point out that I mean I don't usually consciously think about it-I don't need it since it's in my subconscious and always there) until a night like last night occurs and I wake up hung over, tired, and my stomach still aching from laughing. I woke up at like 11:30-which is LATE for someone who usually wakes up around 7:30 even on the weekends! Last night was a good one-to say the very least. Not even too much went on but sitting around a table drinking well made margaritas, eating ice cream and chips with dip, and laughing and talking was my idea of a great night with great people. I have bouts of depression flair up every now and again, usually accompanied or swiftly followed by anxiety, and I think this past week was a flair up. Luckily, getting my ass in gear (i.e. doing stuff-not being a lazy lump on a log) and hanging out with friends quickly pulled me out and made me feel normal again. So to you, my friends (Tonya and Mark specific), my hat is off to you.
Random point #4: I think the husband and I are going to watch "The Time Traveler's Wife" tonight-not a movie of his choosing but mine! On our Netflix cue I have alternated movies he'd like, I'd like, and stuff we'd both like so every few days we get a new surprise in the mail of something we get to watch and *hopefully* enjoy with one another. Thus far this experiment has proved well. We shall see tonight. But this random point was to chit chat a bit about compromise and the thoughts of someone else. Thankfully, I was brought up to think for others so this wasn't too hard of a feat for me to face and conquer once married-though I'll admit I've got my little pouty 5 year old in me and thriving-but for Derrick I don't think he was ever used to it; even still he's doing well and makes me feel quite proud and happy to be his wife-even if that means he has to suck it up and muster through "The Time Traveler's Wife" tonight =D
Random point #5: We will be working on our "Thank You" cards today and tomorrow-I'm excited! There's not too many to send out but I'm going to also print some photos out next week and send some of them along with the cards for good measure and spunk. We really do appreciate everything we received in regards to our wedding stuff so at least they will be sincere.
Alright lotus blossoms, enjoy this weekend, rain or shine!
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.
JeR
Friday, June 11, 2010
Another week another dollar? No, that's not right...
It's been a week already since my last blog? For shame. I am a bit surprised it's been that long, really. Maybe because it seems like this week has GONE ON FOREVER! Seriously-for.ev.er. (say in "Sandlot" tone).
Not too much has been going on besides the fact that this week has been utter madness at the workplace. My boss has just been promoted to Executive Director of our office so she's been in training all week for that-which means I've been in the office like 91% of this week alone...which isn't too bad but really quiet and busy! I am proud of her though. It seems kind of silly but my boss isn't just my boss, but my friend. And luckily, there is a line in between when we know where our relationship as colleagues can and cannot cross. I like that.
I also like the fact that I will be in Dickson next week for training and then the following week a person from Clarksville is being trained by me all week! I won't lie: I feel a little important in that =] I like training people but I'm not good at it, haha! Okay-that's a fib too. I am fairly good but I get all goofy about it because I don't know how to present the information, I just kind of...give it, lol. Well we'll see how it goes. I should also, within the month, be training another employee in our office so maybe the cumbersome work load won't be so bad split between 2. We shall see, my friends.
In other news: Our house is coming along so well! There's some random crap in the middle of the floor that I'm not sure of where to put so...it just sits. I'll figure something out, I'm sure of it. I've been feeling a bit off lately and that's upsetting. I think it's my underlying depression but I have nothing to be depressed about nor do I actually feel it. But there it is-the beast in the background. Today was a little better though, with Wednesday being the worst of the week.
Oh! And last night Derrick and I celebrated being married for 1 full month!! I've received my social security card in the mail so now it's LEGAL-ER(?) lol. I mean the license was legal but now I can be tracked by my new last name and number! Well bring it on big brother! There's no turning back now ;] It was a quiet but nice night. Derrick made lasagna and we watched "UP" on the Netflix cue-OH DEAR JESUS-it was amazing to say the least. I had never really had a "hankering" for watching it but Der convinced me last night and I told him: "If I cry during this, because I am NOT in the mood to cry, I will punch you in the throat, lol". Well if you've seen the movie then you know I wept like a 5 year old being refused late night ice cream-through the WHOLE MOVIE. I think why it got to me so much was because I can see me and Derrick growing old like Ellie and Carl and it made me so happy/sad to actually see it kind of play out before me.
See here we've got: Young Carl and Ellie (upon meeting)-top, Newlyweds Carl & Ellie cloud gazing-middle, and a bit older (though not much) Carl & Ellie working on their first home-bottom. *le sigh* Precious.
Very sweet-a nice night. When then cuddled. No lovey-dovey business or raunchy stuff-just cuddled and fell asleep as 2 spoons in the drawer. And it was perfect. I woke up today feeling a lot better and much more refreshed-maybe I just needed some more TLC or a good cry to make this old train feel better...Hmmmmmm...
Well fat cats, I'm going to go do some chores and bathe before Tonya comes over to hang out. I'm loving this girl-I swear!
Needed hugs are a-comin' your way.
XOXOXOXO
Not too much has been going on besides the fact that this week has been utter madness at the workplace. My boss has just been promoted to Executive Director of our office so she's been in training all week for that-which means I've been in the office like 91% of this week alone...which isn't too bad but really quiet and busy! I am proud of her though. It seems kind of silly but my boss isn't just my boss, but my friend. And luckily, there is a line in between when we know where our relationship as colleagues can and cannot cross. I like that.
I also like the fact that I will be in Dickson next week for training and then the following week a person from Clarksville is being trained by me all week! I won't lie: I feel a little important in that =] I like training people but I'm not good at it, haha! Okay-that's a fib too. I am fairly good but I get all goofy about it because I don't know how to present the information, I just kind of...give it, lol. Well we'll see how it goes. I should also, within the month, be training another employee in our office so maybe the cumbersome work load won't be so bad split between 2. We shall see, my friends.
In other news: Our house is coming along so well! There's some random crap in the middle of the floor that I'm not sure of where to put so...it just sits. I'll figure something out, I'm sure of it. I've been feeling a bit off lately and that's upsetting. I think it's my underlying depression but I have nothing to be depressed about nor do I actually feel it. But there it is-the beast in the background. Today was a little better though, with Wednesday being the worst of the week.
Oh! And last night Derrick and I celebrated being married for 1 full month!! I've received my social security card in the mail so now it's LEGAL-ER(?) lol. I mean the license was legal but now I can be tracked by my new last name and number! Well bring it on big brother! There's no turning back now ;] It was a quiet but nice night. Derrick made lasagna and we watched "UP" on the Netflix cue-OH DEAR JESUS-it was amazing to say the least. I had never really had a "hankering" for watching it but Der convinced me last night and I told him: "If I cry during this, because I am NOT in the mood to cry, I will punch you in the throat, lol". Well if you've seen the movie then you know I wept like a 5 year old being refused late night ice cream-through the WHOLE MOVIE. I think why it got to me so much was because I can see me and Derrick growing old like Ellie and Carl and it made me so happy/sad to actually see it kind of play out before me.
See here we've got: Young Carl and Ellie (upon meeting)-top, Newlyweds Carl & Ellie cloud gazing-middle, and a bit older (though not much) Carl & Ellie working on their first home-bottom. *le sigh* Precious.
Very sweet-a nice night. When then cuddled. No lovey-dovey business or raunchy stuff-just cuddled and fell asleep as 2 spoons in the drawer. And it was perfect. I woke up today feeling a lot better and much more refreshed-maybe I just needed some more TLC or a good cry to make this old train feel better...Hmmmmmm...
Well fat cats, I'm going to go do some chores and bathe before Tonya comes over to hang out. I'm loving this girl-I swear!
Needed hugs are a-comin' your way.
XOXOXOXO
Sunday, June 6, 2010
*Wags finger* Shame on Me!
I was reviewing some old blogs of mine-and I am ashamed that I did not even mention the birth of beautiful baby Dylan! I mention in January that he was going to be born...but he was/is and I feel horrible! So, to make up for my appalling behavior (unintentional, of course) towards my nephew-by-non-blood #2, I am posting some pics to make me feel better, lol. (see below)
<---- This was the day he was born *insert teary sigh here* I was there-I mean there. I watched him being born! I was there when she found out, through the whole pregnancy, and at his actual delivery! It was mind blowing-to say the very least-but incredible. May I introduce you to Charles Dylan Blackwood?! The boy has the biggest blues you'll ever lay eyes on (with MAYBE Lauren Street as an exception) Note the happy parents (Kelly & Wes). I was boo-hooing in the background. I am one proud aunt (again!) He was born February 15th, 2010 around 10:30 in the am; I think 7 lbs and 6 oz? A little fuzzy on that detail (see why next) but I think something like that...Kelly went in to labor around 2 am so we drove in the ICE STORM to get there! Naturally, he didn't come right along then (and Der and I both had about 2 hours of sleep) but when he came MAN did he! She didn't even have to push-he was so determined to get into this world, haha! When was all said and done though, I wouldn't have traded that experience for $1,000,001. WORTH EVERY SECOND.
Now this picture is precious baby on May 12th, 2010-the day before our wedding! Notice -----> those big beautiful eyes?! He was great, the entire time! Almost 3 months old and he's doing so well-holds his head up, laughs, feeds regularly (probably more than normal, haha!) And his older brother, Andrew, seems proud. (see pic below of the first kiss from big brother to little brother-it'll melt your heart). It's nice to know that I've been involved in BOTH boys lives since pretty much conception (now granted, I wasn't in the ROOM when they were being conceived, but pretty much from there on out I was, lol) and it's been an amazing journey for me to go on with one of my BEST FRIENDS. I am so proud of her, as a mother, friend, and wife. She always has a lot on her plate but handles it well with grace and laughter.
<----- Andrew kissing Dylan-SO CUTE! He seemed a little curious once Dylan was there and he noticed that Kelly's belly wasn't "big" again-but he connected the dots quickly and promptly gave brother a kiss and smiled. Man oh man, I almost lost my self all over again just seeing that. I literally wept for like an hour after Dylan was born-it was just so sweet and magical-placenta and all!
To be a little fair-I'll go on a mini trip about Andrew because well...that's just fair and I love that boy just the same <3
Andrew Ryan Blackwood-born January 9, 2009 around 2:10 pm-I think 7lbs and 4 oz? Again, fuzzy details but somewhere close to that. And he came out with a head of red hair! We were all so surprised yet tickled pink because we hadn't even considered red when guessing what he'd look like-yet there he was! I was in Chattanooga when I got the call she was in labor-and I BOOKED IT to Nashville in 1 hour and 1/2! I'm surprised I didn't get pulled over but I was so excited for this moment that I didn't care and couldn't miss it! I met Tonya, Jennifer, Chris, Jordan D., and Vance at the hospital and we played the waiting game for a few hours. When he came it was SUCH an emotional day for everyone because it was a hard and a bit of a dramatic pregnancy when they first found out. Outside of my wedding day, I think this is the proudest I've ever felt-this beats college and high school graduation hands down. I am so honored to be a part of both of these boys lives.
<--- This picture is probably over a year old-Andrew is now 2 and 1/2 but still-a little updated picture from birth. The boys look completely opposite from one another (Andrew looks like Wes, Dylan looks like Kelly) but they're both beautiful and full of life and spunk.
I am one proud Aunt JoJo. And I miss them every day. I know that my friends are taking the best care of them so luckily, I don't have to worry about them-I am comforted by this.
Now, when the next one comes along-hopefully she'll be a little girl and I'll be posting pics of little Lillian Belle Blackwood (or hell, maybe my sister will be having one?!)
Love and kisses, like always.
Now this picture is precious baby on May 12th, 2010-the day before our wedding! Notice -----> those big beautiful eyes?! He was great, the entire time! Almost 3 months old and he's doing so well-holds his head up, laughs, feeds regularly (probably more than normal, haha!) And his older brother, Andrew, seems proud. (see pic below of the first kiss from big brother to little brother-it'll melt your heart). It's nice to know that I've been involved in BOTH boys lives since pretty much conception (now granted, I wasn't in the ROOM when they were being conceived, but pretty much from there on out I was, lol) and it's been an amazing journey for me to go on with one of my BEST FRIENDS. I am so proud of her, as a mother, friend, and wife. She always has a lot on her plate but handles it well with grace and laughter.
To be a little fair-I'll go on a mini trip about Andrew because well...that's just fair and I love that boy just the same <3
I am one proud Aunt JoJo. And I miss them every day. I know that my friends are taking the best care of them so luckily, I don't have to worry about them-I am comforted by this.
Now, when the next one comes along-hopefully she'll be a little girl and I'll be posting pics of little Lillian Belle Blackwood (or hell, maybe my sister will be having one?!)
Love and kisses, like always.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Home is where you make it: part I
Well-we are OFFICIALLY in the new place! I'd say about 1/2 of it is done-and by done I mean: things put in their rightful place. We will both be working like mad this weekend because I set a goal (little, but a goodie) to have THE ENTIRE PLACE finished (decor put where it needs to be, pictures hung, towels folded, etc.) by Sunday evening. Not an easy feat but by no means a hard one. It will just be time consuming! I'll be meeting Ramona tomorrow to borrow her power drill so we can put the bed together and hang some stuff.
I LOVE IT. Our place officially feels like home and we're not even finished with it yet! It's a nice, settling feeling to unlock the door to your home and smile every time you walk in, ya know? Even precious Tucker loves it-though I think no matter where we moved, he'd be happy as a clam as long as Der and I were both there, lol.
Pictures will be coming, I assure you, once everything is set up and we're rockin' and rollin'. With the furniture all being where it "needs" to be, we've just got a few screws to tighten here, a few pictures to hang there, and then the knick-knacks of 2 peoples lives that need to be put up or cleverly hidden in storage.
3 weeks of married life and we've got a new home for the Raley's. And that, my friends, equals success and happiness if I could ever describe it.
On another note: I'll admit, I've slacked off a bit on my dictionary.com word of the day and my wikipedia BUT not as much as you may think! I really am learning a lot just with this simple daily goal. Granted, I need to "get back on my game" and DO IT every day but like 4 days a week ain't bad for this college grad =]
I am also looking into books for the GRE-study guides, placement tips, etc., etc. because I am starting to get super pumped about it (even though I hate standardized tests). I can't wait to go back to school-and for Sociological Grad work!? Um, YES PLEASE! And it may seem absurd, but I've got my little heart set on UC Berkeley...like so bad. Not only is is the #1 school for Sociological Graduate School, it also has the fields I'm most interested to offer (family, sex, gender)! *le sigh* A dream come true, I may add. I have looked at a few others, but not many...yet. I hope to apply to around 10 (depending on the funds for applications) and hope I can get accepted into at least 2 (with Berkeley being first choice of course). Well kids, here's to dreamers and lovers and life! Wish me luck on the next few months as I work on this goal. I'd like to be accepted for next fall-if possible. We shall see but I'm ubber pumped regardless.
I love your faces and hope to see more of you.
I LOVE IT. Our place officially feels like home and we're not even finished with it yet! It's a nice, settling feeling to unlock the door to your home and smile every time you walk in, ya know? Even precious Tucker loves it-though I think no matter where we moved, he'd be happy as a clam as long as Der and I were both there, lol.
Pictures will be coming, I assure you, once everything is set up and we're rockin' and rollin'. With the furniture all being where it "needs" to be, we've just got a few screws to tighten here, a few pictures to hang there, and then the knick-knacks of 2 peoples lives that need to be put up or cleverly hidden in storage.
3 weeks of married life and we've got a new home for the Raley's. And that, my friends, equals success and happiness if I could ever describe it.
On another note: I'll admit, I've slacked off a bit on my dictionary.com word of the day and my wikipedia BUT not as much as you may think! I really am learning a lot just with this simple daily goal. Granted, I need to "get back on my game" and DO IT every day but like 4 days a week ain't bad for this college grad =]
I am also looking into books for the GRE-study guides, placement tips, etc., etc. because I am starting to get super pumped about it (even though I hate standardized tests). I can't wait to go back to school-and for Sociological Grad work!? Um, YES PLEASE! And it may seem absurd, but I've got my little heart set on UC Berkeley...like so bad. Not only is is the #1 school for Sociological Graduate School, it also has the fields I'm most interested to offer (family, sex, gender)! *le sigh* A dream come true, I may add. I have looked at a few others, but not many...yet. I hope to apply to around 10 (depending on the funds for applications) and hope I can get accepted into at least 2 (with Berkeley being first choice of course). Well kids, here's to dreamers and lovers and life! Wish me luck on the next few months as I work on this goal. I'd like to be accepted for next fall-if possible. We shall see but I'm ubber pumped regardless.
I love your faces and hope to see more of you.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Busy Bee
This will be short and sweet-because I am EXHAUSTED!
We have been working on packing, cleaning, and the like for the past week, most of which has been done today. I finally threw in the towel at 8:00 PM and told Derrick I was giving in to rest for the evening and since my body is ACHING with pains and such-I will wake up tomorrow and finish what we haven't today (which really isn't much besides cleaning i.e. vacuuming, mopping, windexing (?)).
I am literally bruised and scrapped from head to toes and everywhere in between. I always forget how much I hate moving...until I start moving...lame! I told Derrick "Please let's not move again until we leave for Grad. school...because this is shit." LOL. I know, I may seem like a big baby but I think it's due to the fact that this is the first time ever that I have: 1) not moved on a weekend and 2) have had to work the next morning...3) while someone else (Derrick) moves everything alone...4) without me. Ugh, I won't lie-it sucks a little.
We will be waking up early tomorrow to head over to the new place to get keys and unload a little so we can pack the rest of this crap and be done with it! While Derrick is unloading at the NEW Raley home (pause for large smile and girlie giggle) I will be at the old place finishing up cleaning and making sure we didn't leave anything else behind. Then it's the ol' turn-in-the-keys-and-tag-and-say-goodbye-to-current-and-awkward-landlords just to meet the new folks at A1 and take a shower before heading to work...all by 1:00 PM...yeah, it's a stretch I know but I'm hoping I can do it! (hell, I know I can but I'm sure I'll be a pain in the ass for the next few days due to it, lol).
I know this was kinda pointless but just keeping those "fans" updated on the new life unfolding around me and the start of my new family =]
I am excited!
<3 <3 <3
We have been working on packing, cleaning, and the like for the past week, most of which has been done today. I finally threw in the towel at 8:00 PM and told Derrick I was giving in to rest for the evening and since my body is ACHING with pains and such-I will wake up tomorrow and finish what we haven't today (which really isn't much besides cleaning i.e. vacuuming, mopping, windexing (?)).
I am literally bruised and scrapped from head to toes and everywhere in between. I always forget how much I hate moving...until I start moving...lame! I told Derrick "Please let's not move again until we leave for Grad. school...because this is shit." LOL. I know, I may seem like a big baby but I think it's due to the fact that this is the first time ever that I have: 1) not moved on a weekend and 2) have had to work the next morning...3) while someone else (Derrick) moves everything alone...4) without me. Ugh, I won't lie-it sucks a little.
We will be waking up early tomorrow to head over to the new place to get keys and unload a little so we can pack the rest of this crap and be done with it! While Derrick is unloading at the NEW Raley home (pause for large smile and girlie giggle) I will be at the old place finishing up cleaning and making sure we didn't leave anything else behind. Then it's the ol' turn-in-the-keys-and-tag-and-say-goodbye-to-current-and-awkward-landlords just to meet the new folks at A1 and take a shower before heading to work...all by 1:00 PM...yeah, it's a stretch I know but I'm hoping I can do it! (hell, I know I can but I'm sure I'll be a pain in the ass for the next few days due to it, lol).
I know this was kinda pointless but just keeping those "fans" updated on the new life unfolding around me and the start of my new family =]
I am excited!
<3 <3 <3
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