Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Birthday!

Josh and I have a busy week. And it's my Spring Break week. Ugh.

Josh's Birthday is tomorrow, but we are celebrating today :-) He is on his way home from work now. I have his birthday gifts on the living room floor waiting for him! I got him really nice manly heavy beer mugs. He really wants them! And both of Ron White's books. I didn't even know he wrote books... whatever. That's what the kid wanted.

Tomorrow Josh works all day, then we are going to Cumberland to get my wedding gown altered. WOO-HOO. Thursday we are going to meet with our pastor for our pre-marital class and then I am meeting with some friends and family to discuss bridal shower plans. THEN we have a meeting with the people form our reception hall to finalize plans.

Friday we have a second interview in Washington County!!!!!! I can't wait :-) I actually get really excited about interviewing now! Never thought I would say it.

Then we are headed to York for a few days to visit and watch the Mountaineers in the Final Four.

On Sunday, we are going to Cumberland for Easter with my family. Then back home... and my Spring break is over :-(

I can tell that time will fly fast. Boo-hoo.

But only 89 days til the wedding!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

SPRING FEVER

An exciting couple of days for us!

Today, immediately after school (which will be in about 30 min), Josh and I are driving the 4 hours to York, PA for a job fair.

We should get there by 7:30 or 8. We are stopping by to see friends who are having a baby in about a week... so that's exciting. I can't wait to see the nursery!

Then we are headed to his parent's house for the evening.

In the morning, we are going to Millersville for a job fair. There are going to be about 30 counties and districts there that we are interested in. I can't wait to meet people! Which is SO unlike me. Ever since I have become a teacher I feel like I am so much more outgoing. Usually at places with lots of people, I sit around and wait for people to talk to me. NOW--I can't wait to go just so I can talk to people! Even if they don't have any job openings for us, I still really want to talk to people!

Hopefully we will meet some people and get those resumes out there!

Then we are making the trek about to Morgantown tomorrow evening. But we are stopping in Cumberland to watch the WVU game with my family.

We probably won't get back until 11pm or later... and then I have to go to school on Friday morning!

BUT... Don't worry. It will all be worth it. Because Friday at 3:45pm starts my spring break!!! 9 whole days of no school and no waking up early.

Now let's just pray for good weather :-)

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Un Dia Feliz--The First Day of Spring

Yesterday was the best day EVER.

I woke up nice and early (for a Saturday), watched some Saturday morning TV on the couch and had a cookie and milk for breakfast.

Then Josh woke up and it was so nice out that we spent some time outside cleaning our porch and making it look pretty again from the gross winter.

Then a nice shower and I wore pretty spring clothes.

We cleaned the entire inside of the house (fairly quickly) and did all the laundry. All while the windows were open blowing a light and wonderful spring breeze throughout the apartment.

For lunch, I cut up tons of vegetables. Cherry tomatoes, celery, cauliflower, baby carrots, cucumbers, and peppers... all with ranch vegetable dip... mmmm. Our own vegetable buffet tray for a spring lunch. I paired that with my fresh brewed berry iced tea :-)

After that, Josh and I started a game of Monopoly on the living room floor while watching episodes of The Office. After about TWO HOURS, Josh went to get ready for work.

After he left, I did my workout routine... 50 minutes of core and abs! It hurts so bad--still. Then I showered and put my spring clothes back on.

I met Kirsten at The Outback Steakhouse, which I haven't been to since 2006 (when I worked there). It was a nice long dinner. We had that great pumpernickel bread with REAL butter, a frozen peach drink from the bar, steak, shrimp, and garlic mashed potatoes. It was soooo good.

When I got home, Josh and I finished our Monopoly game (I lost), went to bed, and slept in late this morning.

Best weekend EVER.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Parties

This weekend Josh and I traveled to Cumberland to attend my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary party. We had no idea what we were in for. I knew that it was going to be planned well, but it was amazing! There were about 100 people there, beautiful candle centerpieces, a 3-tiered cake, waiters, great food, and tons more. Each of their 6 children gave a little speech, which was really nice. My dad catered the entire thing by himself! WOW-EE. They ended their evening by renewing their vows.

This morning we went with my cousin, Luci, to pick out a flower girl dress for her. She was so excited to buy a new dress. It is so beautiful, too. Poofy white dress with red flowers on it... soo cute.

Josh and I are going to a MICHAEL BUBLE concert in Pittsburgh in 3 days!!! We are so excited. It was our Christmas gift from Josh's parents... such a great idea. We are leaving after school on Wed. afternoon and seeing the concert that evening, which happens to be St. Patrick's Day. We probably won't get home until the middle of the night and I have to be at work on Thursday morning. Yeah, Thursday might be a rough day this week! But I am soooo excited to see him. He is one of my very favorite artists of all time.

This coming weekend I am finally having my jewelry party. I am really excited to do that and get some free jewelry! It is all so beautiful. I never used to be a fan of jewelry. I would find one necklace and one pair of simple earrings that I really liked and I would wear them everyday. Now I am excited every day to pick out jewelry to match my outfit! So I hope lots of people are able to come to the party.

Yes, that is the extent of our very exciting life.

Friday, March 12, 2010

My Name Is...

In honor of my sister's 21st birthday on Sunday: our favorite poem from when we were little.  We would sit in our room at night and read and re-read this poem and giggle for hours... or until our mom would come up and yell at us for not being asleep.



MY NAME IS…
My name is Sluggery-wuggery
My name is Worms-for-tea
My name is Swallow-the-table-leg
My name is Drink-the-sea
My name is I-eat-saucepans
My name is I-like-snails
My name is Grand-piano-George
My name is I-ride-whales
My name is Jump-the-chimney
MY name is Bite-my-knee
My name is Jiggery-pokery
And Riddle-me-ree,
and ME.
---Pauline Clarke

Thursday, March 11, 2010

It's 70 degrees!

A look at my day:


Crap.  This morning I woke up late.  I got to school on time.  Crap.  I realized that I left my lunch at home.  It was too late to go back.  Oh, I will just call Josh and ask him to drop it off this afternoon.  Crap.  I forgot my phone, too.

I am walking up the steps in my new pretty shoes.  Already I have three compliments on them.  I get upstairs... Crap.  I already have three blisters from them.

Oh well, at least I have a long plan period this morning to get all that stuff done that's been on the to-do list for a while.  Crap.  Vice-principal asks me to go watch another class while the teacher is in a meeting.  Planning time--gone.

THEN---all was better.

Good lessons.  Day went by fast.  I took my last class (of 2 students) outside to play on the playground this afternoon.  It was so nice outside! Came home, ate something for lunch and took a nap.  Woke up and went to zumba (yay).  Came home and made pork chops and asparagus for dinner.  Watched the new episode of The Office with Josh.  Did the dishes... [don't ever tell Josh, but I enjoy doing the dishes in the evening.  Sometimes I complain about it, but it's just because he never does them.  It's me standing my ground.]  Now I am watching The Marriage Ref, which is a ridiculous show, but kind of funny.  Then I will watch Chelsea Lately (my favorite) and THEN the world premiere of the 9-minute music video "Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce at 11:30. woot.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

WOW.

Called Out By 911

3 Two Palm Coast, FL teenagers are under arrest after police say they accidentally called 911 during a car robbery, and operators listened in to their conversation.
According to dispatchers, 19-year-old Stefanie Vargas, pictured, and a 13-year-old friend were caught talking about items worth stealing and what should be left behind as they rummaged through a car on Sunday.
The teenagers apparently had no idea a 911 operator was listening to their every word.
Cops say when they arrived on the scene the pair still had the stolen property in their possession.
They were each charged with burglary.
Special bonus: You can listen to the Actual 911 Call

Monday, March 8, 2010

Interviews, Virus, and Family... Oh my!

This weekend Josh and I went to Hagerstown, MD for screening interviews at a recruitment fair for Washington Co.  The interviews went really well.  We are hoping that this all turns into something nice.  It is the most ideal place for us to live and work, so we are really crossing our fingers on this one.  The next morning, we woke up to find that our picture was in the Hagerstown newspaper.  A photographer was taking photos while we were talking to the Fine Arts Supervisor!   How cool :-)

Then we went to visit my aunt and uncle (Laurie and Todd) and their two girls, McKinley and Caroline.  McKinley "Kinners" is 3 and Caroline is 14 mo.  They are both adorable and are lots of fun to play with.  It was nice to spend the weekend with their family.

Josh went to York on Saturday to pick out the tuxes for the wedding.  They seem pretty nice (even though I didn't see them).  That was another big step toward the end of wedding planning.  We are excited to be almost finished.  Less than 100 days left!

Well... Saturday evening, I had Chinese food for dinner with Todd and Laurie.  Soon afterward, I knew something was wrong.   We watched a movie and then I spent the better part of the night in the bathroom throwing up.  The WORST feeling EVER.  Josh picked me up the next day and we came back to Morgantown.  ...And the same thing happened to him last night.  Offffff course.

We are both working our way back to normal.  In the mean time, I am eating a lot of soup :-)

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Cozumel... Here We Come!

Josh and I finally made a decision about our honeymoon.  We are going to an all-inclusive resort on the island of Cozumel, Mexico.  We can't wait!

Wedding and honeymoon are less than 4 months away now!