It's been a LONG day. I'm sitting in Evansville, Indiana and am headed off to bed in a minute. We got up and headed out at 6:30, actually making it to the interstate at 7:30am. We made it through the mountains and dropped a few hundred on gas before making it to Evansville at 9pm central time, which is 10 eastern...and that's a long day! We are all tired.
Tomorrow, Wichita! It's going to be fun, my unloading will occur in the snow! Why...why...is it still snowing? Seriously!
Night all
Much love
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Graduation
Today was a great and full day of Graduation. The day started at 6:15...getting ready and finished at 10pm after packing up the car. Adam and I went to the big school wide graduation, which was actually quite a good ceremony. I now actually have my Master's degree. Billy Ray was my speaker...no not Cyrus...but I thought that at first. We were to call him Dr. Bubba. He was funny and a good speaker.
Before the processional while we were all assembling, I became the resident hood fixer. I was the only one that knew how they were supposed to look. It became kind of an obsession too...if I saw someone I wanted to fix it. Probably 85-90% of people didn't have the hoods right which isn't surprising...I certainly didn't know how they went the first time I had one.
The departmental graduation was short and sweet. There was a really long speech by the Dean...that wasn't as interesting as the real speaker we had earlier. I got to get a way cool diploma cover though. Fun!
It's been a good day, it's hard to believe that I'm done here, even though i haven't been here for a while. I am really happy to have a job and in the plains, but I will miss Raleigh...mostly the great friends I have here...Those not in Raleigh tooo...I miss Emily and Michael who are in Wilmington. Sad to be far away. I know we will remain friends. Please remember I have an extra room...please stop by if you are near, or let me know if you're in Norman...I can head down to see you.
Picture of the day....
Adam and I after the big Graduation....the front shot.
Same picture....the back shot! Check out those hoods! They look good! Hey that's the whole reason I got a Master's! HA! Just kidding!
Much love
Before the processional while we were all assembling, I became the resident hood fixer. I was the only one that knew how they were supposed to look. It became kind of an obsession too...if I saw someone I wanted to fix it. Probably 85-90% of people didn't have the hoods right which isn't surprising...I certainly didn't know how they went the first time I had one.
The departmental graduation was short and sweet. There was a really long speech by the Dean...that wasn't as interesting as the real speaker we had earlier. I got to get a way cool diploma cover though. Fun!
It's been a good day, it's hard to believe that I'm done here, even though i haven't been here for a while. I am really happy to have a job and in the plains, but I will miss Raleigh...mostly the great friends I have here...Those not in Raleigh tooo...I miss Emily and Michael who are in Wilmington. Sad to be far away. I know we will remain friends. Please remember I have an extra room...please stop by if you are near, or let me know if you're in Norman...I can head down to see you.
Picture of the day....
Adam and I after the big Graduation....the front shot.
Same picture....the back shot! Check out those hoods! They look good! Hey that's the whole reason I got a Master's! HA! Just kidding!
Much love
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
All Loaded up...now Graduation time
Today has been a wonderful, busy, and long day! I enjoyed it a lot though! It was so wonderful to see all my friends. I got up early and headed to school to get my Graduation getup. Now I get to wear it tomorrow. I got the truck, complete with furniture pads and headed back to Cary. Then back to school to do my rounds to see people. I was glad to see everyone at RIII and Jordan. We did some lunch, and headed to my storage unit. With Emily, Michael, Adam, Ben, Miranda, my parents and myself, we got the truck loaded up in a couple hours, maybe less. It went pretty well. Thanks of course the the others! I never would have been able to do it myself. The size of the truck is perfect, it all fit pretty much top to bottom, front to back without much room to spare. People doubted that it would all fit, but I know it did would and it did! VERY EXCITING. Tonight was dinner with those who helped me. It's been a great day, I'm tired and am headed to bed.
Up early tomorrow to go to Graduation! I've got my gown, now I just have to get there. Good times!
I'm extremely thankful for everyone's help. Thanks Emily, Michael, Adam, Miranda, and Ben! It was also great to see Susan at dinner! Thanks again everyone!
Much love
Up early tomorrow to go to Graduation! I've got my gown, now I just have to get there. Good times!
I'm extremely thankful for everyone's help. Thanks Emily, Michael, Adam, Miranda, and Ben! It was also great to see Susan at dinner! Thanks again everyone!
Much love
Monday, December 17, 2007
5 things that annoy me about airports
I'm currently sitting in the Wichita airport! YEA! I'm kinda closer to Raleigh...Well my flight leaves in an hour, so I've got plenty of time, but Wichita (unlike just about every other airport) offers free wifi! So here I am! YEA! Good way to kill time... And with that I will mention the 5 things that annoy me the most about airports.
5. Paying for wifi....it should always be free like it is here at Wichita! I like Wichita more and more each day!
4. Taking my drinks away from me before I get through security. I had planned all out, to bring a bottle of D. Pepsi with me, but then remembered that I couldn't bring liquids. So then you require me to pay an exorbarent price to get drinks and even toiletries if you've thrown mine away. Some law should be enacted so that prices are at least comparable to the "real world". I'm all about safety, but 2.50-3.50 for a 20oz is rediculus. I bet the food shops make more than the airlines.
3. The cost of food! It's crazy that a McDonalds meal costs 7 dollars in an airport when you can get the same thing (with bigger sizes actually) for 3-4 dollars just down the street. Not fair.
2. Being cold. It's cold in everything that has to do with airports! The waiting rooms, the airplanes..just everywhere. Why ya gotta freeze in the summer and winter just to fly somewhere else. Good thing I come prepared with sweatshirts and coats!
1. The rudeness of the TSA people. Now I know that you don't have the most glamorous job and that people get pissy, but sometimes it's because of how you act toward them! Why ya gotta yell? I mean come on, yes, some people are dumb...but some are not. You don't gotta yell at me and say...shoes on the belt by themselves. Last time it was ok if the shoes went in a box with coats and everything else. Heck I at least took them off, should be clue number one, I know what I'm doing and you don't need to yell at me. I'm nice, I try to wish you a good day and you yell...puts me in a bad mood. How would you like being yelled at?
So those are my top 5 things in airports right now as i sit here and think. Hopefully next time I write I'll be in Raleigh!
Much Love!
5. Paying for wifi....it should always be free like it is here at Wichita! I like Wichita more and more each day!
4. Taking my drinks away from me before I get through security. I had planned all out, to bring a bottle of D. Pepsi with me, but then remembered that I couldn't bring liquids. So then you require me to pay an exorbarent price to get drinks and even toiletries if you've thrown mine away. Some law should be enacted so that prices are at least comparable to the "real world". I'm all about safety, but 2.50-3.50 for a 20oz is rediculus. I bet the food shops make more than the airlines.
3. The cost of food! It's crazy that a McDonalds meal costs 7 dollars in an airport when you can get the same thing (with bigger sizes actually) for 3-4 dollars just down the street. Not fair.
2. Being cold. It's cold in everything that has to do with airports! The waiting rooms, the airplanes..just everywhere. Why ya gotta freeze in the summer and winter just to fly somewhere else. Good thing I come prepared with sweatshirts and coats!
1. The rudeness of the TSA people. Now I know that you don't have the most glamorous job and that people get pissy, but sometimes it's because of how you act toward them! Why ya gotta yell? I mean come on, yes, some people are dumb...but some are not. You don't gotta yell at me and say...shoes on the belt by themselves. Last time it was ok if the shoes went in a box with coats and everything else. Heck I at least took them off, should be clue number one, I know what I'm doing and you don't need to yell at me. I'm nice, I try to wish you a good day and you yell...puts me in a bad mood. How would you like being yelled at?
So those are my top 5 things in airports right now as i sit here and think. Hopefully next time I write I'll be in Raleigh!
Much Love!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
3 big things in 9 days!
After work tomorrow I will head to the airport to head to Raleigh. My flight is to arrive into Raleigh, barring any delays, at midnight tomorrow night. Then Tuesday comes and I get to see friends and load a truck! FUN! Emily and Michael are driving up and I'm way excited to see them. Then of course Adam and Miranda, Ben and hopefully Susan, and Kelly and everyone else! I don't know exactly how this week will play out, I've got some things that have to be done at certain times. However, it will be a lot of play it by ear type of planning.
I'm way excited, but it's hard to believe that it's finally time to go back to Raleigh and move my stuff.
I got the keys and moved my car load of stuff into my apt. I'm so so so so excited to get all of my things there next Saturday. Less than a week! It will be so wonderful to have an apartment again, and after christmas I'll even have my kitty again! The next 9 days a big and I'm looking forward to them all! Graduation, moving into my new apt, and Christmas!
I finished up my Christmas shopping today! I only had one thing left, and I went to get it today. The stores were crazy today, I'm so glad to have it done. Just now...to get it to people. YEA!
Tomorrow a fun day of work and travel!
Picture of the week....
Me and the Icelandic scenary. Beautiful isn't it! I loved Iceland! Thanks Elin!
Much love all
I'm way excited, but it's hard to believe that it's finally time to go back to Raleigh and move my stuff.
I got the keys and moved my car load of stuff into my apt. I'm so so so so excited to get all of my things there next Saturday. Less than a week! It will be so wonderful to have an apartment again, and after christmas I'll even have my kitty again! The next 9 days a big and I'm looking forward to them all! Graduation, moving into my new apt, and Christmas!
I finished up my Christmas shopping today! I only had one thing left, and I went to get it today. The stores were crazy today, I'm so glad to have it done. Just now...to get it to people. YEA!
Tomorrow a fun day of work and travel!
Picture of the week....
Me and the Icelandic scenary. Beautiful isn't it! I loved Iceland! Thanks Elin!
Much love all
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Do you have yours???
Have you been inoculated? What about your kids?
Be sure to show this to your kids when they are older!
Much love
Be sure to show this to your kids when they are older!
Much love
Friday, December 14, 2007
Week 1 Completed!
Well it's hard to believe, but I've completed my first week of work. It was great! I loved every minute of it. My starting week has been action packed with a freezing rain event and now a winter storm event. I've definitely not been bored, and still have a huge list of tasks to accomplish. I'm getting the tasks down, one more day of "training" before I'm alone on the shift the Saturday before Christmas. I've even gotten into answering the phone, which was probably the scariest task I've taken on. It's gotten less scary the more I pick them up. I'm still unsure about some questions, but that will come with experience. I already got better between today and yesterday. It's crazy...I don't hesitate to pick up the phone, but still get unsure about some of the questions. That's ok...it's only my 3rd day on the floor and really 1st answering the phone. Sooo anywho.
Snow is here...how much will we see here in Wichita? It's been snowing off and of since 6pm. The question will be how much will accumulate overnight. Places not that far north and east of here have gotten 7-9 inches so far and it's not over. We haven't gotten near that much yet, only an inch or so.
I'm planning on totally relaxing tomorrow! Just because I CAN! I haven't just relaxed in forever! Sleeping in and not having any expectations, is a great feeling! I'm going to enjoy day's off.
I signed the lease on my apt today, it's great! I went and looked at it before I signed the lease and it looks good. Clean and no big problems. It's defiantly the nicest place I've lived in. I can't wait to get my keys on Sunday! Then have my stuff next week! YEA! Just one week away!
Picture of the Day....
Russian Palace along the canals in St. Petersburg. It's hard to explain, but all of the streets that lined the numerous canals all had buildings like this. The buildings just looked like a continuous block of buildings for miles! It was very interesting!
Snow is here...how much will we see here in Wichita? It's been snowing off and of since 6pm. The question will be how much will accumulate overnight. Places not that far north and east of here have gotten 7-9 inches so far and it's not over. We haven't gotten near that much yet, only an inch or so.
I'm planning on totally relaxing tomorrow! Just because I CAN! I haven't just relaxed in forever! Sleeping in and not having any expectations, is a great feeling! I'm going to enjoy day's off.
I signed the lease on my apt today, it's great! I went and looked at it before I signed the lease and it looks good. Clean and no big problems. It's defiantly the nicest place I've lived in. I can't wait to get my keys on Sunday! Then have my stuff next week! YEA! Just one week away!
Picture of the Day....
Russian Palace along the canals in St. Petersburg. It's hard to explain, but all of the streets that lined the numerous canals all had buildings like this. The buildings just looked like a continuous block of buildings for miles! It was very interesting!