Because apparently, 5 minutes is all I can spare to blog right now...
I know it has been a while--and a LOT has gone on...but that's why I don't have time to blog. School takes a lot of time, wedding planning takes time, work takes time, and just living takes time!!
So, I am still being cool in school and doing OK. So far, all As--so no new complaints. I am suffering from classic crazy classmate syndrome, but I am dealing just fine--so don't worry. The semester is half over anyway. ;-)
Wedding plans are ticking along--slowly but surely. We have our wedding bands--and they are awesome!! I also have dress fabrics, shoes for me (ordered shoes for Ryan), and am getting ready to make the invitations. Yes, I am a masochist.
Well, I would write more--but I am exhausted. And I have to be at work at 6am. Oh--Ryan got hired at TCS too. We're one big happy TCS family now. ;-)
Anywho--I hope you all are doing well! I am still trying to figure out what direction this blog is heading in...I'll keep you all posted.
Toodles!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Drawing a Blank...
I don't know what to write about lately.
It's not like life's crazy exciting for me...just incredibly busy. But who really wants to sit and read about someone else taking midterms and doing homework. Ewwww. That's my thought on the subject.
It's not like life's crazy exciting for me...just incredibly busy. But who really wants to sit and read about someone else taking midterms and doing homework. Ewwww. That's my thought on the subject.
So I'll be back when I have something better to write about...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Curve Balls...
Is it just me, or is life full of curve balls?
I mean, it seems like one second everything is just perfect...and then the next, not quite so. Not that life is all miserable or terrible...just some things aren't going so well.
Do you swing at the curve balls? Wait to take your base? Hope to get a pitch worth swinging at?
Hopefully it's not exactly like softball...because if that's the case--I will be a high-ball sucker, and I'll keep swinging at all the pitches that nearly graze my forehead.
I guess we will see. Eventually I got to be a great hitter in softball. I learned (after much ado) what the high-balls were...so hopefully the same will be true here.
Happy early St. Patrick's Day!! Don't forget to wear green tomorrow!!
I mean, it seems like one second everything is just perfect...and then the next, not quite so. Not that life is all miserable or terrible...just some things aren't going so well.
Do you swing at the curve balls? Wait to take your base? Hope to get a pitch worth swinging at?
Hopefully it's not exactly like softball...because if that's the case--I will be a high-ball sucker, and I'll keep swinging at all the pitches that nearly graze my forehead.
I guess we will see. Eventually I got to be a great hitter in softball. I learned (after much ado) what the high-balls were...so hopefully the same will be true here.
Happy early St. Patrick's Day!! Don't forget to wear green tomorrow!!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Around the corner...
Ahhh.....
I love this time of year....spring is on our heels, which means summer is just around the corner. Warmer weather, more sunshine (or at least it feels like there's more sunshine), and less snow!! All reasons to love this time of year.
This seemed like a very gentle winter--in many ways. We did not get a lot of snow down here, the mountains got a lot of snow apparently--which is good because I don't want us to have another drought season like we did several years ago. I also feel like it wasn't quite as cold as other years...we only had a few days of near and sub-zero temps. And the sun has already started climbing high in the sky...it started staying out late earlier this year it seems, even though Ryan assures me it's right on schedule. Nonetheless, I feel like the sun is already high in the sky--and we still have a few months for it to climb higher!!
Depression didn't hit me as hard this year as it has in past years. Sure, there were still bad days and bad weeks, but I didn't feel like there were months that I was missing. A very gentle winter, that I am very thankful for.
School is going well--it's school. As always it's a lot of work, dealing with crazy professors and wacky students, a balancing act and like trying to keep a cupboard full of dishes spinning on sticks. But it's good, I am enjoying it--for the most part. The crazy professors always get to me--they just make me wonder how in the world they got hired to teach people.
In other news, Ryan and I have ordered and received our wedding bands. While we may have to exchange the sizes (it seems they are both about a half size too small), it is nice to have them. With all that is going on, there has not been much wedding planning going on. After realizing we are counting down to 3 months away, I decided we needed to get going on stuff! So slowly but surely, we are planning some sort of shindig where we'll end up married at the end. ;-) The way I see it, we've been spending much more time planning our marriage, and I am ok with that. If everything doesn't go super smoothly on the wedding day, meh--I won't be in any sort of panic. It is just one day after all.
In less than two weeks, I will be back in Tucson for a visit! A week from this Saturday I leave to spend a week with my Grandmother. I am excited not only for the warm weather, but also to get to spend quality time with my Grandmother...it has been far too long since I have gotten down to Tucson to see her. I think it has been more than a year...since leaving CU I haven't been able to take off enough time for a decent visit. Fortunately she has come out here for a few visits in the past year. Nonetheless, I am so looking forward to my visit!
Well, it's time to get back to school work. I am the Queen of Procrastination when it comes to homework, but at some point even I have to get started.
I hope all is well for all of you! Enjoy the springtime as it creeps its way towards us!!
I love this time of year....spring is on our heels, which means summer is just around the corner. Warmer weather, more sunshine (or at least it feels like there's more sunshine), and less snow!! All reasons to love this time of year.
This seemed like a very gentle winter--in many ways. We did not get a lot of snow down here, the mountains got a lot of snow apparently--which is good because I don't want us to have another drought season like we did several years ago. I also feel like it wasn't quite as cold as other years...we only had a few days of near and sub-zero temps. And the sun has already started climbing high in the sky...it started staying out late earlier this year it seems, even though Ryan assures me it's right on schedule. Nonetheless, I feel like the sun is already high in the sky--and we still have a few months for it to climb higher!!
Depression didn't hit me as hard this year as it has in past years. Sure, there were still bad days and bad weeks, but I didn't feel like there were months that I was missing. A very gentle winter, that I am very thankful for.
School is going well--it's school. As always it's a lot of work, dealing with crazy professors and wacky students, a balancing act and like trying to keep a cupboard full of dishes spinning on sticks. But it's good, I am enjoying it--for the most part. The crazy professors always get to me--they just make me wonder how in the world they got hired to teach people.
In other news, Ryan and I have ordered and received our wedding bands. While we may have to exchange the sizes (it seems they are both about a half size too small), it is nice to have them. With all that is going on, there has not been much wedding planning going on. After realizing we are counting down to 3 months away, I decided we needed to get going on stuff! So slowly but surely, we are planning some sort of shindig where we'll end up married at the end. ;-) The way I see it, we've been spending much more time planning our marriage, and I am ok with that. If everything doesn't go super smoothly on the wedding day, meh--I won't be in any sort of panic. It is just one day after all.
In less than two weeks, I will be back in Tucson for a visit! A week from this Saturday I leave to spend a week with my Grandmother. I am excited not only for the warm weather, but also to get to spend quality time with my Grandmother...it has been far too long since I have gotten down to Tucson to see her. I think it has been more than a year...since leaving CU I haven't been able to take off enough time for a decent visit. Fortunately she has come out here for a few visits in the past year. Nonetheless, I am so looking forward to my visit!
Well, it's time to get back to school work. I am the Queen of Procrastination when it comes to homework, but at some point even I have to get started.
I hope all is well for all of you! Enjoy the springtime as it creeps its way towards us!!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
What if?
What if life wasn't treated like a rat race?
What if everyone loved their jobs, got to spend plenty of time with their family, and had time to play?
What if we all tried to make life easier for everyone else?
What if we each tried to increase the happiness of others?
I was thinking about some of this today as we walked around the mall. I was struck by all of the people walking around the food court...a mass of humanity...and I didn't see very many smiles or happy faces.
And I thought...what if each one of these people helped someone they didn't know? What if each one of these people did one small thing to make someone else's life just a little easier?
How would the world change if we all did the small things? If we stepped out of someone's way, picked up a piece of trash, or even just smiled at someone?
Would it make a difference? Would the world be radically different?
I guess the bigger questions is, would we all be able to do it...even just one day at a time?
What if everyone loved their jobs, got to spend plenty of time with their family, and had time to play?
What if we all tried to make life easier for everyone else?
What if we each tried to increase the happiness of others?
I was thinking about some of this today as we walked around the mall. I was struck by all of the people walking around the food court...a mass of humanity...and I didn't see very many smiles or happy faces.
And I thought...what if each one of these people helped someone they didn't know? What if each one of these people did one small thing to make someone else's life just a little easier?
How would the world change if we all did the small things? If we stepped out of someone's way, picked up a piece of trash, or even just smiled at someone?
Would it make a difference? Would the world be radically different?
I guess the bigger questions is, would we all be able to do it...even just one day at a time?
Friday, March 4, 2011
Things I Don't Miss...
I got to spend some time up at CU today. I have decided I am going to make my wedding dress, so I was up there to drape it.
It was nice to get to visit everyone...I have missed everyone so! I do miss getting to see them all every day...
But there were so many things I did not miss...
...walking a mile or more carrying pounds and pounds of junk.
...supervising of a bunch of students whilst trying to finish my own work.
...the 1PM rush...I didn't even have to deal with anyone today, but I still made sure I wasn't in the room at 1.
...having to make a million decisions in just one day.
...talking incessantly.
...the stress of my old job.
Overall, I really enjoyed getting to visit, but I still see that I definitely made the right decision in leaving. I didn't realize how stressed out I was constantly in my old job. I love what I did, I still love draping, stitching, teaching, sketching, and most everything else. But I enjoy it all much more on my terms. I enjoy not having to supervise others doing it all too. I think that was probably my biggest stress.
So, I will continue to visit as long as those I miss are still there. But, I will not for one second regret leaving my old job.
I look forward to what is to come...all the chaos and uncertainty too.
The dreams I seek are straight ahead in every direction...
It was nice to get to visit everyone...I have missed everyone so! I do miss getting to see them all every day...
But there were so many things I did not miss...
...walking a mile or more carrying pounds and pounds of junk.
...supervising of a bunch of students whilst trying to finish my own work.
...the 1PM rush...I didn't even have to deal with anyone today, but I still made sure I wasn't in the room at 1.
...having to make a million decisions in just one day.
...talking incessantly.
...the stress of my old job.
Overall, I really enjoyed getting to visit, but I still see that I definitely made the right decision in leaving. I didn't realize how stressed out I was constantly in my old job. I love what I did, I still love draping, stitching, teaching, sketching, and most everything else. But I enjoy it all much more on my terms. I enjoy not having to supervise others doing it all too. I think that was probably my biggest stress.
So, I will continue to visit as long as those I miss are still there. But, I will not for one second regret leaving my old job.
I look forward to what is to come...all the chaos and uncertainty too.
The dreams I seek are straight ahead in every direction...
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The Theatre...
...the theatre. What ever happened to the theatre?
The last time I really worked in theatre was back in July. My contract with CSF ended around the middle of July, and other than dressing for the opera--I have stayed away.
As I was browsing through former students' photos of current productions, I realized that I don't really miss it. I miss some of it, of course...but not enough to go back. I enjoy making things for myself and others in my life...I enjoy not having deadlines for my creativity, not having to check with someone every step of the way, and not having to worry about someone else liking what I do. I like what I do, and that's what matters. :-)
Today is a beautiful day in Colorado. It's one of those "preview of spring" days that reminds me why I still live here. I don't have any pressing homework, I have already finished my work shift for the day...so I get to relax for a while, then organize the apartment a bit more.
Our place is starting to look more and more like home...and it feels more like home every day too. Most of our stuff is organized and put away--of course there is always more to do, but we're getting there. It is nice to have our own place, to have time together, and to just be.
We are neck deep in wedding planning, yesterday marked just 4 months away. I am scrambling about to find dress fabrics and shoes, we keep tossing ceremony and reception ideas around, and even went ring shopping. But unfortunately, the only things that are settled are that we're getting married and it will be in my parents' backyard. Nonetheless, I am so excited. It is going to be small and beautiful, simple and perfect.
So, as usual I will try to write more often--but school takes more of my time than I like. Regardless, I hope you all are doing well!
The last time I really worked in theatre was back in July. My contract with CSF ended around the middle of July, and other than dressing for the opera--I have stayed away.
As I was browsing through former students' photos of current productions, I realized that I don't really miss it. I miss some of it, of course...but not enough to go back. I enjoy making things for myself and others in my life...I enjoy not having deadlines for my creativity, not having to check with someone every step of the way, and not having to worry about someone else liking what I do. I like what I do, and that's what matters. :-)
Today is a beautiful day in Colorado. It's one of those "preview of spring" days that reminds me why I still live here. I don't have any pressing homework, I have already finished my work shift for the day...so I get to relax for a while, then organize the apartment a bit more.
Our place is starting to look more and more like home...and it feels more like home every day too. Most of our stuff is organized and put away--of course there is always more to do, but we're getting there. It is nice to have our own place, to have time together, and to just be.
We are neck deep in wedding planning, yesterday marked just 4 months away. I am scrambling about to find dress fabrics and shoes, we keep tossing ceremony and reception ideas around, and even went ring shopping. But unfortunately, the only things that are settled are that we're getting married and it will be in my parents' backyard. Nonetheless, I am so excited. It is going to be small and beautiful, simple and perfect.
So, as usual I will try to write more often--but school takes more of my time than I like. Regardless, I hope you all are doing well!
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