I wrote on the rest of it. He won't get it until Saturday or later, so I asked him not to check the blog until after he receives something in the mail from me. :)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Cheer Up Love
Chris has not had the best week. He got into a car accident, and he is just generally not having a good week. His job is stressing him out because he's worrying about money and how he is going to get there without a car. He is worried about school because his finals are coming up soon. He's upset about everything, and the problems we're having with the caterer aren't helping anything (he doesn't return our phone calls). So I decided to make Chris a "Cheer Up, Love" card.
Front of the card:
Inside cover:
I wrote on the rest of it. He won't get it until Saturday or later, so I asked him not to check the blog until after he receives something in the mail from me. :)
I wrote on the rest of it. He won't get it until Saturday or later, so I asked him not to check the blog until after he receives something in the mail from me. :)
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
We Dream of Orlando
As the days keep ticking away, we are reminded that we have to move to Orlando. Chris found somewhere to live starting in May, as long as he has a job. We have been scouring monster and craigslist looking for a suitable position for him. There are a few that look promising, but there are no guarantees that the company feels the same way about Chris. Everything seems to be resisting against us.
Chris got into a car accident yesterday, and he got a ticket for it. This is just one more set back for us. We are supposed to be saving for our wedding, but we haven't been able to save a dime since Chris's hours were cut. We have even had to dip into our savings to cover everything, and this is just the frosting on the cake. We're not sure if the car is worth fixing even. I don't know how we're going to survive without a car now.
This also impedes Chris's job search because he can't go on interviews if he has no way to get there. It feels like the universe is punishing us for something, but we can't figure out what it is.
Besides that whole situation, I graduate on Saturday. I have one exam on Wednesday and a paper to write in Greek by then also. Lots of family and friends have said that they might come to graduation, which is exciting. Everyone can come to my apartment after graduation to hang out for a while afterwards, too, if they'd rather not sit through a lengthy and boring ceremony.
On an exciting note, I met a roommate of mine for the Disney program via email(which reminds me that I need to email her back). She seems really cool, and I think we will get along great. We are also working in the same position and possibly at the same park, which would be cool. I'm excited to get started on it because I feel that it is starting a new chapter of my life, and I cannot wait for all the possibilities it brings.
Our dreams of being in Orlando together seem farther away than usual. Financially, it is starting to feel more and more stupid, but this is what we want. Chris doesn't want to work for his uncle forever, and this is an opportunity for him to break free of that job. We're both a bit tired of all the stress of trying to do all of these new things at once, but we're trying to persevere. Well, here's to a new start and hoping that this accident is just a hiccup.
This also impedes Chris's job search because he can't go on interviews if he has no way to get there. It feels like the universe is punishing us for something, but we can't figure out what it is.
Besides that whole situation, I graduate on Saturday. I have one exam on Wednesday and a paper to write in Greek by then also. Lots of family and friends have said that they might come to graduation, which is exciting. Everyone can come to my apartment after graduation to hang out for a while afterwards, too, if they'd rather not sit through a lengthy and boring ceremony.
On an exciting note, I met a roommate of mine for the Disney program via email(which reminds me that I need to email her back). She seems really cool, and I think we will get along great. We are also working in the same position and possibly at the same park, which would be cool. I'm excited to get started on it because I feel that it is starting a new chapter of my life, and I cannot wait for all the possibilities it brings.
Our dreams of being in Orlando together seem farther away than usual. Financially, it is starting to feel more and more stupid, but this is what we want. Chris doesn't want to work for his uncle forever, and this is an opportunity for him to break free of that job. We're both a bit tired of all the stress of trying to do all of these new things at once, but we're trying to persevere. Well, here's to a new start and hoping that this accident is just a hiccup.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Last Day Blues
I'm sad today because today was my last day of classes, and I made cupcakes for my Greek class, and they only ate three out of twenty. What am I supposed to do with seventeen more cupcakes? I don't even like cake that much. I only took one bite out of mine. I'm not sure how I feel about graduating. I feel kinda sad that this chapter of my life is over. I will never attend another undergraduate semester. It makes me blue.
I finished my Shakespeare paper with time to spare to look over it and make last minute corrections, which is awesome. I still have to finish my Johnson paper and write a second Johnson paper. I have to write a typed page of Greek about this past year of school, and I have an exam for my Johnson class on Wednesday. Phew. That seems like a lot.
I recently realized that I am graduating from a good school with a four year degree, and I am going to be working at a job that pays minimum wage. That makes me sad, too. While it's a job I've always wanted, it's not where I wanted to start. I'm not even sure how long it will take to get a decently paying job with the company.
I'm just in a melancholy mood today. I don't know what to do about it. I feel at a loss. Like not having school to attend to is bringing me down. I can't shake this feeling, but I must proceed and finish all my work before the semester end. Wish me luck!
Picture from Grad Bash
I finished my Shakespeare paper with time to spare to look over it and make last minute corrections, which is awesome. I still have to finish my Johnson paper and write a second Johnson paper. I have to write a typed page of Greek about this past year of school, and I have an exam for my Johnson class on Wednesday. Phew. That seems like a lot.
I recently realized that I am graduating from a good school with a four year degree, and I am going to be working at a job that pays minimum wage. That makes me sad, too. While it's a job I've always wanted, it's not where I wanted to start. I'm not even sure how long it will take to get a decently paying job with the company.
I'm just in a melancholy mood today. I don't know what to do about it. I feel at a loss. Like not having school to attend to is bringing me down. I can't shake this feeling, but I must proceed and finish all my work before the semester end. Wish me luck!
Picture from Grad Bash
Monday, April 18, 2011
2 Days!
Today is my last Monday of college ever! I am freaking out a bit about everything. I am having a hard time wrapping my around the fact that I won't be attending college anymore, and in less than two weeks, I will be a college graduate from the University of Florida. It's not the only thing that I've been stressing out about either. While I have three essays to write this week and two exams next week, the wedding stress has been piling up even more, too. Chris and I cannot get in contact with the caterer; he is always out of the shop when we call. We still haven't settled anything with the DJ yet either. So all I have right now are where the wedding is being held without any food or music or decorations, but I have the favors ready to be made. We are making soap favors, which I will demonstrate in another blog when it gets closer to the wedding.
Grad Bash is tonight, and I want to go, but I don't really know many of the other seniors. I'm still going to go and hope to have a good time; however, I am worried about finishing my paper that is due tomorrow. I can't seem to focus on anything because everything needs to get done. I've added only about a paragraph to my paper in the last two hours and book marked about ten sections to write about later. I have to get ready for Grad Bash soon. I'm not sure how anything is ever going to get done.
I'll probably write another blog in the morning after some things have been completed, and I have a bit more time to breathe. I'll reflect a little about what happened here and see what improvements I have to make before embarking on the next paper. Wish me luck!
Grad Bash is tonight, and I want to go, but I don't really know many of the other seniors. I'm still going to go and hope to have a good time; however, I am worried about finishing my paper that is due tomorrow. I can't seem to focus on anything because everything needs to get done. I've added only about a paragraph to my paper in the last two hours and book marked about ten sections to write about later. I have to get ready for Grad Bash soon. I'm not sure how anything is ever going to get done.
I'll probably write another blog in the morning after some things have been completed, and I have a bit more time to breathe. I'll reflect a little about what happened here and see what improvements I have to make before embarking on the next paper. Wish me luck!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Family Reunion
Chris went to his first Brown family reunion this past weekend. This year it was called, "Ophia's Family Reunion 2011." Ophia is my maternal grandfather's mother. We visited her grave site, and cleaned it up a bit. We also placed flowers and a plaque. Then we went to someone's house where we had a barbeque for the rest of the evening until the rain forced us all to retreat back to the hotel, where we played cards until bedtime. I got to see everyone including Aunt Beverly. Everything went swimmingly. The food and company was great, and I hope next year will be just as much fun!
P.S. My grandfather is the tallest boy in the family portrait, and Aunt Ruth Ann is the shorter girl. Aunt Bev was married to Uncle Davey, who is the smallest child in the photo.
P.S. My grandfather is the tallest boy in the family portrait, and Aunt Ruth Ann is the shorter girl. Aunt Bev was married to Uncle Davey, who is the smallest child in the photo.
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Friday, April 8, 2011
Orlando for a Day
While our trip to Orlando was fun last Wednesday, it did not go as planned. Jessica got cut from the audition in the first round, but she did make some friends in line for the audition. One of the girls she met actually graduates from UF this semester also, and she saw her on campus once. At Chris's interview, they told him that they had no full-time positions available, and they could only pay him minimum wage, which is sad. So he's decided to work at his uncle's shop at least until the wedding. He might even continue working there after we move because the drive is only about twenty minutes longer than the commute he makes now. We were a little disappointed by this, but we didn't let that get us down.
We had a blast apartment hunting with each other, talking to a bank about what would need to do in order to get a home loan, and just spending the entire day together. We even had lunch at one of our favorite places, Buffalo Wild Wings. It's not the healthiest of choices, but we enjoyed a little slow down and distraction after both of our interviews didn't go as planned. After we ate, our day went splendidly. We counted the day as an overall win, and we possibly now have an apartment waiting for us after we get married. We just have to check out all the reviews online and make a final decision. The whole experience made us closer, which makes me smile.
One thing we both said was that the activities of that day really made us feel like grownups, so as of right now, we are happily continuing our journey into the real world outside of school and family.
P.S. A special shout out to Josh and Christey for letting us crash their place the night before the interviews. Thanks bunches!!
We had a blast apartment hunting with each other, talking to a bank about what would need to do in order to get a home loan, and just spending the entire day together. We even had lunch at one of our favorite places, Buffalo Wild Wings. It's not the healthiest of choices, but we enjoyed a little slow down and distraction after both of our interviews didn't go as planned. After we ate, our day went splendidly. We counted the day as an overall win, and we possibly now have an apartment waiting for us after we get married. We just have to check out all the reviews online and make a final decision. The whole experience made us closer, which makes me smile.
One thing we both said was that the activities of that day really made us feel like grownups, so as of right now, we are happily continuing our journey into the real world outside of school and family.
P.S. A special shout out to Josh and Christey for letting us crash their place the night before the interviews. Thanks bunches!!
Monday, April 4, 2011
The Most Delicious Pizza Sauce Ever!
I am devoted to making a health turn for my life. It starts with eating habits. My fiancé and I both have terrible eating habits, so I've started to learn how to cook some of our favorite things in new and healthier ways. My biggest weakness is pizza. I love it, so I took this recipe off a cooking website, but with a few tweaks, it has become completely mine. I usually put this on a piece of whole wheat pita with ham as the topping and Swiss cheese instead of mozzarella. Then bake it in the oven (or toaster oven) at 350° for 10-20 minutes or until cheese is melted to desired doneness.
Ingredients
2 Plum tomato
2 small cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Italica Plus Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Vitamins A,D,E
1 tbsp Onions, raw, chopped
1 tsp Granulated Sugar
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
a dash of oregano
a dash of parsley
a pinch of red pepper, if you like it really hot
Directions
Heat oil and sweat your onions and garlic.
Add the pureed tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients. Boil 2-5 minutes, or less if you prefer to simmer your sauce after a brief boil.
Number of Servings: 1
Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 96.1
Total Fat: 5.2 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 492.6 mg
Total Carbs: 13.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 1.6 g
Not a great picture, but it does a good job of showing the spices and that it tends to be a chunkier sauce.
[This sauce is one serving for the size of a personal pizza!]
Ingredients
2 Plum tomato
2 small cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Italica Plus Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Vitamins A,D,E
1 tbsp Onions, raw, chopped
1 tsp Granulated Sugar
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
a dash of oregano
a dash of parsley
a pinch of red pepper, if you like it really hot
Directions
Heat oil and sweat your onions and garlic.
Add the pureed tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients. Boil 2-5 minutes, or less if you prefer to simmer your sauce after a brief boil.
Number of Servings: 1
Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 96.1
Total Fat: 5.2 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 492.6 mg
Total Carbs: 13.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 1.6 g
Not a great picture, but it does a good job of showing the spices and that it tends to be a chunkier sauce.
[This sauce is one serving for the size of a personal pizza!]
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Stamping
I have love the process of stamping and stamp-making ever since I started letterboxing last July. To find out more information about letterboxing go to atlas quest It's a great site that really helped me start letterboxing.
Recently, though, I have been more focused on wedding stuff and not hobbies. We have been trying to decide on how to do our invitations. The problem is that I already have the stationary upon which we want the printers to print raised ink. They said that it can be done, but it could have some complications with the machines lining up. This made me extremely frustrated because I knew that I had always wanted my wedding invitations to have raised printing and buying new invites would be super expensive. So, I looked for alternative ways to make raised ink.
The process is called thermography printing, and I wanted to find a way to do it at home. I've recently also been bitten by the "crafty" bug. I love doing crafts and making things from scratch. One day, I went into Hobby Lobby to see if they had some interesting things I could use for my wedding, when I spotted an embossing kit. I thought that this would be a neat way to create the wedding invitations. As I started to look around and price things out, it happened.
I saw an embossing gun that would allow me to create the raised printing that I wanted for my invites. All I would need now was to get the invite wording printed onto a stamp(stamping ink stays wet longer than printer ink unless specially ordered). I then noticed the plethora of stamps.
To gauge how well we are at stamping, Chris and I purchased a few stamps to make birthday cards for some friends and family. This is how they turned out!
Recently, though, I have been more focused on wedding stuff and not hobbies. We have been trying to decide on how to do our invitations. The problem is that I already have the stationary upon which we want the printers to print raised ink. They said that it can be done, but it could have some complications with the machines lining up. This made me extremely frustrated because I knew that I had always wanted my wedding invitations to have raised printing and buying new invites would be super expensive. So, I looked for alternative ways to make raised ink.
The process is called thermography printing, and I wanted to find a way to do it at home. I've recently also been bitten by the "crafty" bug. I love doing crafts and making things from scratch. One day, I went into Hobby Lobby to see if they had some interesting things I could use for my wedding, when I spotted an embossing kit. I thought that this would be a neat way to create the wedding invitations. As I started to look around and price things out, it happened.
I saw an embossing gun that would allow me to create the raised printing that I wanted for my invites. All I would need now was to get the invite wording printed onto a stamp(stamping ink stays wet longer than printer ink unless specially ordered). I then noticed the plethora of stamps.
To gauge how well we are at stamping, Chris and I purchased a few stamps to make birthday cards for some friends and family. This is how they turned out!
Front:
Inside:
Back:
Envelope:
Inside:
Back:
Envelope:
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