One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
On Wednesday Matt came down for his usual weekday night with me. We've been doing the Wednesday night thing for about 3 years now, it's sort of our thing. This week he was able to come down before dinner, so we went out to Sonny's in San Clemente. While we were there we took a walk on the pier and really just enjoyed the night. On a whim, we headed over to the Casa to see if we could just swing by.
Luck was in our favor, since the Casa was open that night for an open to the public poetry reading. We wandered about and discussed possible options for our wedding. I didn't remember the place being so small, but we had LOTS of great ideas as to how to make it possible.
Then we headed back home and stopped by Matt's parent's house to pick up some avocados. We sat with them and just chatted about the wedding. I can't tell you how nice it was to just sit in the living room and just start discussing things casually. His mother asked me and Matt what we were thinking about the wedding, really allowing us to have our ideas out on the table.
There are still LOTS of questions with the Casa, and Mom and Dad want Matt and I to go and look at a few other places, but we've chatted about our first possible date! YEAH!
I can't believe that it's August, and that by this time next year I will have been married for a few months.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
ENGAGED!
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Hi EVERYONE!
There might still be a few people out there who haven't heard, but I'M ENGAGED! Matthew proposed in the middle of the Kern River while we were tubing down the river on Sunday afternoon.
Yup, in the middle of the river. Matthew had put the ring on his pinkie finger and wore it while we floated down the river. I can't tell you how incredible the view was, and how amazing and shocked I was. I didn't even think that he had purchased it!
This photo was taken about 3 minutes after the proposal, but our lovely friend Chris Ash who was the instigator of the river floating trip.
So, we're planning a wedding. Stay tuned for future updates!
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Hi EVERYONE!
There might still be a few people out there who haven't heard, but I'M ENGAGED! Matthew proposed in the middle of the Kern River while we were tubing down the river on Sunday afternoon.
Yup, in the middle of the river. Matthew had put the ring on his pinkie finger and wore it while we floated down the river. I can't tell you how incredible the view was, and how amazing and shocked I was. I didn't even think that he had purchased it!
This photo was taken about 3 minutes after the proposal, but our lovely friend Chris Ash who was the instigator of the river floating trip.
So, we're planning a wedding. Stay tuned for future updates!
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
BAKING GALS!
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Hi Everyone!
I would like to make a team for BAKING GALS! It's a group of people who bake home-made baked goods to send to the soldiers abroad. I have the names of two different soldiers, so I'm trying to start with one of them, and hopefully next time we'll do the second.
I need to find at least 4 other people who will bake and mail items with me. The days to MAIL the items is September 5-20th (or so)! You can find out all about it online at bakinggals.com
So, if you would like to bake or send something to my soldier, please let me know either by leaving a comment here or by e-mailing me. Then I'll sign-up as a team leader and put the information on the bakinggals website.
Whether you believe in the war effort, the war or not; it's nice to do something to show we care.
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Hi Everyone!
I would like to make a team for BAKING GALS! It's a group of people who bake home-made baked goods to send to the soldiers abroad. I have the names of two different soldiers, so I'm trying to start with one of them, and hopefully next time we'll do the second.
I need to find at least 4 other people who will bake and mail items with me. The days to MAIL the items is September 5-20th (or so)! You can find out all about it online at bakinggals.com
So, if you would like to bake or send something to my soldier, please let me know either by leaving a comment here or by e-mailing me. Then I'll sign-up as a team leader and put the information on the bakinggals website.
Whether you believe in the war effort, the war or not; it's nice to do something to show we care.
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Big Decision Week
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
There have been some very interesting events here at work. They have opened up two jobs that only the people that have been laid-off can apply for. One is in marketing, the other is the assistant to the dean position. I have to make up my mind if I want to apply for either or both of these positions by Friday.
On another note, I have to decide about grad school at USC by Friday. I have been putting off this decision, hoping that something might happen to make the decision easier, but so far, no luck in bringing down the astronomical cost of attendance. I just can't justify taking on that much in loans right now, especially unemployed.
Other than that I'm trying to keep busy at work. It's a little tough, especially when my boss is out for the next three weeks.
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There have been some very interesting events here at work. They have opened up two jobs that only the people that have been laid-off can apply for. One is in marketing, the other is the assistant to the dean position. I have to make up my mind if I want to apply for either or both of these positions by Friday.
On another note, I have to decide about grad school at USC by Friday. I have been putting off this decision, hoping that something might happen to make the decision easier, but so far, no luck in bringing down the astronomical cost of attendance. I just can't justify taking on that much in loans right now, especially unemployed.
Other than that I'm trying to keep busy at work. It's a little tough, especially when my boss is out for the next three weeks.
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Now it's really official
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
On Monday they handed me my official 'your position is being eliminated' paperwork. YEAh! We sat in a meeting with some central HR people to understand our benefits and how we could go about re-applying for a job if we choose not to take severance.
Right now here are the things I'm working on:
1. Trying to decide if I should start grad school in the Fall. I would be starting at USC, with a tuition bill of a little over $8,000 for two classes. I would be taking classes on Monday and Tuesday from 4-7pm. I have to make a decision (read pay for classes) by Thursday August 20th.
2. Trying to find employment. I've been applying to A LOT of jobs, but I'm afraid that the 'cycle' for review will mean that I won't really get any interviews or information about the positions until September, by which time I will already have started the grad program if I do.
3. Should I go to Europe. For those of you playing along at home you may remember that the last time I got laid off I left on a month long cruise vacation. This time my parents are leaving on a similar vacation at the end of November. There is a possibility that I could both be in grad school and go on the trip, but only if there aren't any finals. This decision doesn't have to be made for a little bit, but I'm thinking about it anyways.
On another note, they decided to lay-off one more person. I'm not really sure if this is a lay-off technically. They have decided to terminate the contract of the marketing guy earlier than the original termination date. So, his last day is the 30th same as us. Unfortunately someone complained that he still had his job, so then he lost it. Totally ridiculous and sad.
Other than that, things are just okay. I'm trying to train for the Mud Run this year... I started training on Monday. No thoughts about how it's going quite yet.
I turn 25 this October. i know, ladies aren't supposed to say their age, but I'm really excited.
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On Monday they handed me my official 'your position is being eliminated' paperwork. YEAh! We sat in a meeting with some central HR people to understand our benefits and how we could go about re-applying for a job if we choose not to take severance.
Right now here are the things I'm working on:
1. Trying to decide if I should start grad school in the Fall. I would be starting at USC, with a tuition bill of a little over $8,000 for two classes. I would be taking classes on Monday and Tuesday from 4-7pm. I have to make a decision (read pay for classes) by Thursday August 20th.
2. Trying to find employment. I've been applying to A LOT of jobs, but I'm afraid that the 'cycle' for review will mean that I won't really get any interviews or information about the positions until September, by which time I will already have started the grad program if I do.
3. Should I go to Europe. For those of you playing along at home you may remember that the last time I got laid off I left on a month long cruise vacation. This time my parents are leaving on a similar vacation at the end of November. There is a possibility that I could both be in grad school and go on the trip, but only if there aren't any finals. This decision doesn't have to be made for a little bit, but I'm thinking about it anyways.
On another note, they decided to lay-off one more person. I'm not really sure if this is a lay-off technically. They have decided to terminate the contract of the marketing guy earlier than the original termination date. So, his last day is the 30th same as us. Unfortunately someone complained that he still had his job, so then he lost it. Totally ridiculous and sad.
Other than that, things are just okay. I'm trying to train for the Mud Run this year... I started training on Monday. No thoughts about how it's going quite yet.
I turn 25 this October. i know, ladies aren't supposed to say their age, but I'm really excited.
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