I love life. I love the joys that it brings, and the sorrows. I love the chance I have to learn and understand. I love the little things in life that keep me going.
Things like:
A smile from a fellow t-rider
An email from a friend just to say Hi, I was thinking about you
My morning scriture reading before heading off into the crazy, busy world
Walking to the T on a crisp, cool morning
Brightly-colored Houses
Good music on my iPod
My lovely niece and nephews in Hartford
A job that makes me grow personally and professionally
Beautiful, Sunshine Boston Summers
Sharing my peanut M&Ms with co-workers
A small childs laughter
I must say that these things are not always on my mind. Sometimes its the sorrows in life that invade my thoughts. But its the moments when the good and happy are resident do I feel like I can do anything.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Under the Sea Party
I just realized that I havent posted anything about Jacks 3rd BDay Party. He is so darling, how I can I forget him. Jack wanted a "Nemo" party, but he settled for an "under the sea" party as Megan wasnt too excited about doing a Nemo party.
Ahh. This little face! I love when he smiles. . . . This was Jack patiently waiting to blow out the candles again as not everyone was there the first time. Darling little guy!
Here are some shots from that party.
Jack with Cousin Evie, and Cousin Addie
The 7 Layer Ice Cream cake to look like sand and the beach.
Whale Watching
My cousin Sam visits Cape Cod often these days. Her second child's father has family there, so they enjoy the quiet that there is. I went down on Sat for the day. It was great to spend time with her, the kids, and all the Serbians!
I had never been whale watching. It was much more amazing than I really thought it would be. There were whales every where. Here are some pictures from the day.
My cousin Sam and her older daughter Asha, 2.5 yrs/old.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Business Trip
This idea of traveling for work is new for me. (Something I always picture old men doing.) With the new position I have the opportunity to go to Ft Lauderdale, FL. I also get to stay at nice hotels, rent fun cars, and go to really boring meetings! Ha, the joys of being an Adult. (Side note - I dont really feel like an Adult. I know, I know. I graduated from high school 8 yeas ago. I have been living on my own for 8 years, and without any parental assistance for 4. I schedule my own doctor, and dentist, appointments. I cook my own food, and clean my own house. I guess in most ways Im an "Adult." But I still would rather go run through a muddy creek, or finger paint, daydream about that new boy in my chem class, or listen to Beastie Boys as Im riding in my best friends old Chevy truck, than spend a day at work!)
I flew to FLL on the 925am flight, and made it to a 2pm meeting. I spent about 2.5 hrs at the office, and was done. So. What to do in a city you dont know anyone for 7 hrs before you go to sleep? Well. I first went to a movie. Never have the time for that these days. Then at 7, I wasnt hungry, so I headed to the beach. I didnt have a swimming suit, but I did get to smell the salty air and squish my toes in the sand. Humm. I guess time to get dinner. But my biggest pet peeve is to go to a restaurant by my self. I guess that is what the "Bar" is for. So I headed for BBQ, and the bartender first asks for what I want to drink. When I reply with 'Sprite,' he definately gave the 'this is going to be a great tab' nod. Eat some good bbq, took a desert back to the hotel (its on the company dime, might as well!), and then settled in for an hour of tv. And off to sleep. . . . PS The bed was huge! And all to myself. I wanted to call a friend or two for a sleep over. Oh yeah, all my friends are atleast 100s of miles away. Well then, to myself. ;(
Tuesday I didnt have a meeting until 11am, and that was my only meeting. It only lasted about 40 minutes. My flight wasnt until 745pm. Humm what to do for 6 hours? Well I didnt bring my swimming suit, and I just was wanting to get back. So I switched and got on the 130pm flight. I hurried and filled up the car, returned it, and made it to be gate by 1230. Everything was going just fine until we were flying over Providence (That place seems to haunt me!) and the fog rolled in and we werent able to land in Boston. . . . Needless to say that 4 hrs later, I was back in a plane going to Boston. In retrospect, I should have bought a new swimming suit, and gone to the beach!
I have more of that to look forward too.
I flew to FLL on the 925am flight, and made it to a 2pm meeting. I spent about 2.5 hrs at the office, and was done. So. What to do in a city you dont know anyone for 7 hrs before you go to sleep? Well. I first went to a movie. Never have the time for that these days. Then at 7, I wasnt hungry, so I headed to the beach. I didnt have a swimming suit, but I did get to smell the salty air and squish my toes in the sand. Humm. I guess time to get dinner. But my biggest pet peeve is to go to a restaurant by my self. I guess that is what the "Bar" is for. So I headed for BBQ, and the bartender first asks for what I want to drink. When I reply with 'Sprite,' he definately gave the 'this is going to be a great tab' nod. Eat some good bbq, took a desert back to the hotel (its on the company dime, might as well!), and then settled in for an hour of tv. And off to sleep. . . . PS The bed was huge! And all to myself. I wanted to call a friend or two for a sleep over. Oh yeah, all my friends are atleast 100s of miles away. Well then, to myself. ;(
Tuesday I didnt have a meeting until 11am, and that was my only meeting. It only lasted about 40 minutes. My flight wasnt until 745pm. Humm what to do for 6 hours? Well I didnt bring my swimming suit, and I just was wanting to get back. So I switched and got on the 130pm flight. I hurried and filled up the car, returned it, and made it to be gate by 1230. Everything was going just fine until we were flying over Providence (That place seems to haunt me!) and the fog rolled in and we werent able to land in Boston. . . . Needless to say that 4 hrs later, I was back in a plane going to Boston. In retrospect, I should have bought a new swimming suit, and gone to the beach!
I have more of that to look forward too.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Melia's Blessing
Last Sunday was Melias blessing. And of course I went out for it. It was another large family affair. Here are a few pictures taken from that day.
Taking a nap after a long day! Not the best angle.
Jack taking a picture of himself. I love this little face!
Pirates Party
Today was my nephew Taylor's 6th Birthday. It was a Pirates Theme, and most everyone dressed up with some Pirate something. It was great. My brother and his wife do a great job with each of the birthdays and make them so special for the kids. My personal joy that gets be to drive 4 hrs on a weekday night, is the Ice Cream Cake that my brother makes to go along with the theme. This year he make cannonballs via fried ice cream. It was really good. Here are some pictures from the night.
Out of about 8 pictures, there were only about three that didnt have a kid picking their nose! Kent, Taylor, birthday boy, Evie, Jack, and Addie.
Taylor riding a ride at Chuck E Cheeses at the Pre-party.
Caption Jack! And this is why I cant stay away!!
Monday, July 30, 2007
Moving Day
So. I did it. I officially am a resident of Cambridge, MA! I never thought I would utter those words. Not that I ever saw a problem with Cambridge. Its just that it wasnt Boston. When I moved here 3+ plus years ago, I wanted to live in 'the city'. To experiences the greatness of Boston. To enjoy the randomness that this wonderful city holds. To be in 'the city' . . .
About 2 hrs, 3 cars, and 7 friends later, and I was moved in. About 2 more hours, and my room was pretty much unpacked. I think that it was the easiest move I have been apart of, and considering it was for me, I love that! I still havent seen two of my roommates as they have been out of town. So I kinda just took the license to move into the kitchen, etc. I dont think they will be mad. Ill have to post a picture of what my "house" looks like. Its rather a funny looking front. Im not sure what the builder was thinking. . .
Bring on the new experiences, the new loves, the new friendships, the new roommates, the new, the new, the new! Im ready!
About 2 hrs, 3 cars, and 7 friends later, and I was moved in. About 2 more hours, and my room was pretty much unpacked. I think that it was the easiest move I have been apart of, and considering it was for me, I love that! I still havent seen two of my roommates as they have been out of town. So I kinda just took the license to move into the kitchen, etc. I dont think they will be mad. Ill have to post a picture of what my "house" looks like. Its rather a funny looking front. Im not sure what the builder was thinking. . .
Bring on the new experiences, the new loves, the new friendships, the new roommates, the new, the new, the new! Im ready!
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