lately, i have been spending a large chunk of my time thinking about old friends. everyone is home for christmas break...it's great to see everyone together again.
i've been running into a ton of people from my high school, which has really thrown me for a loop. suddenly, i feel like the giddy high schooler, tounge-tied and on the defense (all in one). whenever i see these people, which, as of late has been everyday, i just feel so...well, funny. it feels as though we were just in chem or ward's psych again (or waiting out in the hall - amanda, you know what i'm talking about)...but then i think, wait, i'm getting married in two months!
i love my friends, i love my friends. i can't express that enough. while writing this very post, a friend gave me an incredibly generous and thoughtful gift. not because he felt he had to, but because he just wanted somethings to be easier for me, because he loves me. i will always be blessed with these friends.
12.29.2005
10.13.2005
9.13.2005
lately
so lately i have been very busy. (if you count being busy relaxing, which i think should).
i've decided not to go back to school this year, a decision which doesn't really make anybody happy. don't get me wrong, i'm very excited to have a break from writing papers, studying, going to class, etc... but, i also need to feel that i'm doing something worthwhile. and i am. i'm getting married in march! i don't want to sound naieve, but planning a wedding is a lot more work than i expected. nate and i are overwhelmed all the time now by reception sites, honeymoon plans and the like.
nate just moved into the apartment that will be our first home, which has been really exciting. unpacking everything hasn't been easy, and we already have an "issue" with our nosy landlord...great.
i have a new job at a coffeehouse, which is exciting. i'm training to be a manager. overall, i really like my job, but it's very exhausting. not because the work is difficult at all, but because my shift usually starts at 5 am. it's not easy waking up at 4:15 in the morning to go to work. it actually sucks, but everytime i start thinking about that at say, 5:30 when customers are running towards me, desparately seeking their first cup of coffee, i look down at the most beautiful ring in the world, and remember why i am there.
i also started babysitting today at amanda's church. it's every tuesday morning for the year. i love children.
one of the things i'm most excited about is helping out lindy scott out on his campaign for congress. he's a really strong candidate, which is what we need to beat stupid peter roskam. lindy's website is www.scottforcongress.net. you all should check it out, and vote on election day. i'm meeting with him later today, so he can find out how we can best use my talents. doesn't he look like just the nicest man?
i just finished devil in the white city, and i'm now reading the time traveller's wife, both books are ones that i've wanted to read for about a year.
go cubs!
i've decided not to go back to school this year, a decision which doesn't really make anybody happy. don't get me wrong, i'm very excited to have a break from writing papers, studying, going to class, etc... but, i also need to feel that i'm doing something worthwhile. and i am. i'm getting married in march! i don't want to sound naieve, but planning a wedding is a lot more work than i expected. nate and i are overwhelmed all the time now by reception sites, honeymoon plans and the like.
nate just moved into the apartment that will be our first home, which has been really exciting. unpacking everything hasn't been easy, and we already have an "issue" with our nosy landlord...great.
i have a new job at a coffeehouse, which is exciting. i'm training to be a manager. overall, i really like my job, but it's very exhausting. not because the work is difficult at all, but because my shift usually starts at 5 am. it's not easy waking up at 4:15 in the morning to go to work. it actually sucks, but everytime i start thinking about that at say, 5:30 when customers are running towards me, desparately seeking their first cup of coffee, i look down at the most beautiful ring in the world, and remember why i am there.
i also started babysitting today at amanda's church. it's every tuesday morning for the year. i love children.
one of the things i'm most excited about is helping out lindy scott out on his campaign for congress. he's a really strong candidate, which is what we need to beat stupid peter roskam. lindy's website is www.scottforcongress.net. you all should check it out, and vote on election day. i'm meeting with him later today, so he can find out how we can best use my talents. doesn't he look like just the nicest man?
i just finished devil in the white city, and i'm now reading the time traveller's wife, both books are ones that i've wanted to read for about a year.
go cubs!
7.19.2005
the best weekend ever
this weekend the second year anniversary of nate and i being together. he proposed. it was and has been utterly amazing ever since.
5.22.2005
a beautiful day
i have not posted in such a long time! a ton has happened since i have posted last - not really. some things have happened though. i went to see u2, which was really, really amazing. much better than i had anticipated. from now on i want to see u2 as often as possible.
i've been working a ton lately, which has been fun. i really enjoy some of my regulars; it's just a lot of fun to talk to friendly people all day long.
i need to loose weight and finish school, stop picking at my acne, get my haircut, and get beautiful.
i had a cigar the other night with nate and kevin at like 1 in the morning at the lake. it was awesome. andy and i used to smoke cigars all the time; i miss that.
nate's house might be sold, so that's kind of tough. one good part of that though is that we might move nate's futon into my room. it would just be really nice to have a big bed.
i love my friends - thank you to all of you who have been there for me over the years. andy - i miss you and can't wait for you to come home.
i've been working a ton lately, which has been fun. i really enjoy some of my regulars; it's just a lot of fun to talk to friendly people all day long.
i need to loose weight and finish school, stop picking at my acne, get my haircut, and get beautiful.
i had a cigar the other night with nate and kevin at like 1 in the morning at the lake. it was awesome. andy and i used to smoke cigars all the time; i miss that.
nate's house might be sold, so that's kind of tough. one good part of that though is that we might move nate's futon into my room. it would just be really nice to have a big bed.
i love my friends - thank you to all of you who have been there for me over the years. andy - i miss you and can't wait for you to come home.
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