Howdy Howdy!
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas holiday, we did!
Since then, we've been addicted to Guitar Hero III. My parents got us a PS2 for Christmas and we're like little kids all over again. The first night we hooked it up to play, I think we ended up spending over 3 hours on it!
We've had a nice little vacation so far - spending some time relaxing, visiting neighborhoods up north (to move into when our lease is up), and eating at some new restaurants. Tomorrow is Kurt's last day off...sniff sniff. I, on the other hand, don't go back to school until the 21st, so I have a lot of time off. I've got a hefty list of "to dos"...I'll keep busy!
Tonight, we're going out for our traditional steak house dinner @ Morton's. We haven't been to a true steak house here in Chicago yet, so we are looking forward to it (even if we are sick with a nasty cold...blah). After dinner, we're coming home for a change of clothes and then going to a concert @ the Metro. The Sea and Cake (a local band with big success) is opening for Spoon tonight...should be a great show! We won't get to see the ball drop, but we'll be having fun!
Ok...off I go...gotta get ready for our busy evening!
Take care and have a happy new year!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
We're off....again!
Phew...we're off again...back to ohio. We'll be spending christmas time with our parents and then heading back home the day after for a well deserved "vacation."
We're not really going anywhere for our vacation...just exploring Chicago a bit more, eating at some fancy restaurants (for lunch, when it's cheaper ;o), seeing a concert for new year's eve (spoon and the sea and cake! yipee!), visiting some museums...who knows! We're very excited...this is our first extended time off that we've had since moving here so we plan to enjoy ourselves!
Well...I've got some more packing to do and another accounting article to read. Yes, you heard me right...I've got accounting reading (probably 75 pages worth), and two books to read for marketing (small books...but still...). SO, I'm trying to read a bit at a time to make sure it's all finished by next semester!
Take care and have a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We're not really going anywhere for our vacation...just exploring Chicago a bit more, eating at some fancy restaurants (for lunch, when it's cheaper ;o), seeing a concert for new year's eve (spoon and the sea and cake! yipee!), visiting some museums...who knows! We're very excited...this is our first extended time off that we've had since moving here so we plan to enjoy ourselves!
Well...I've got some more packing to do and another accounting article to read. Yes, you heard me right...I've got accounting reading (probably 75 pages worth), and two books to read for marketing (small books...but still...). SO, I'm trying to read a bit at a time to make sure it's all finished by next semester!
Take care and have a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
very excited and very busy.
So my break thus far has consisted of cleaning, wrapping gifts, and laundry...sounds like fun, huh?
But my break will be even brighter this Friday! Sweeney Todd, the movie, comes out on Friday! AND, we're going!!! I got tickets for a movie theater down on the Magnificent Mile. Fun Times!!!
So, funny story time.
Shosta (our dog) has terrible car anxiety. She shakes the entire time that we are in the car and rarely sits down. Since our car trips last in upwards of 6 hours now, that's a long time to be shaking and panting. I decided to go to the vet to get some medicine to help her and the vet suggested trying it out before the trip. So...we did.
Sunday afternoon I gave Shosta a half pill and waited. The poor thing got sleepy, but still wanted to walk around. She tried to jump off of her chair and wobbled a little. Then when she tried to jump onto the couch, she didn't quite make it. Her eyes were glassy and weepy looking - she was squinting, as if saying "These lights are too bright..." Poor thing...we felt terrible doing it. I just keep reminding myself that the vet told me to try it out. She was a little bit more spunky Sunday night, but Monday seemed as if she had a "hangover"...sleeping most of the morning. What perked her up is our morning walk...thank goodness!
But my break will be even brighter this Friday! Sweeney Todd, the movie, comes out on Friday! AND, we're going!!! I got tickets for a movie theater down on the Magnificent Mile. Fun Times!!!
So, funny story time.
Shosta (our dog) has terrible car anxiety. She shakes the entire time that we are in the car and rarely sits down. Since our car trips last in upwards of 6 hours now, that's a long time to be shaking and panting. I decided to go to the vet to get some medicine to help her and the vet suggested trying it out before the trip. So...we did.
Sunday afternoon I gave Shosta a half pill and waited. The poor thing got sleepy, but still wanted to walk around. She tried to jump off of her chair and wobbled a little. Then when she tried to jump onto the couch, she didn't quite make it. Her eyes were glassy and weepy looking - she was squinting, as if saying "These lights are too bright..." Poor thing...we felt terrible doing it. I just keep reminding myself that the vet told me to try it out. She was a little bit more spunky Sunday night, but Monday seemed as if she had a "hangover"...sleeping most of the morning. What perked her up is our morning walk...thank goodness!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Ahhhh....
Ahhh...it's finally break. Time to relax...sorta. I've got a little bit more shopping to do...thank goodness for the internet - I did most of my shopping there.
Finals are finished...not so sure about the marketing exam though. It was REALLY tough for everyone I talked to. The accounting was fine - I got a 95. I finished my econ class back in October and got an A. I won't find anything out about my Human Resources grade for probably a week.
Ok...I'm going to get my Christmas cards together and send them out!
Take care!
Finals are finished...not so sure about the marketing exam though. It was REALLY tough for everyone I talked to. The accounting was fine - I got a 95. I finished my econ class back in October and got an A. I won't find anything out about my Human Resources grade for probably a week.
Ok...I'm going to get my Christmas cards together and send them out!
Take care!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Sunday, December 9, 2007
EXAMS!
Sigh...Exams are upon us (or at least me).
I have have 2 in class exams and 1 take-home paper/exam.
Tomorrow is my big Marketing Exam - slightly nervous because there's TONS of vocab. Yipee. AND, there's a break-even/elasticity section with tons of math. That shouldn't be TOO hard, but still nervous.
Tuesday is my most nerve racking exam - Accounting. We get to have a "Cheat Sheet" to help us out and I only have to get something like an 80 or 85 to get an A in the class. BUT...nonetheless, as always, I'm nervous ;o)
Wednesday is the day that my take home exam is due for Human Resources - the worst class in the world. Here's hoping that we don't have to stay for the entire 3 hours...
SOOOooo...we've been having a crazy winter thus far. Last Saturday we had snow, then at least a 1/4" of ice. On Tuesday and Wednesday we had something like 4 or 5" of snow. Then yesterday and today, we're getting more ice. On top of that, it's been super chilly. Thank goodness for my long down coat that I got from Lands End! It's VERY warm...I need it when I have to wait in the wind and snow for a freakin' train to come!!!
Poor Shosta has been having an interesting time with the weather. She LOVES to play in the snow, but her poor feet seem to be hurting. I've been keeping up with the walks even though it's about 15-20 degrees out in the morning. By the end of our walk, she's hobbling like a 90 year old lady and holds her front right and back left feet up in the air while I'm unlocking the door. I've been washing her feet off every time we come back in, which seems to help. Finally, I convinced her to wear her booties that we have. Of course, she puts up a fuss when I'm putting them on...and walks around like she's got something stuck up her butt. HOWEVER, I think she has finally realized the practicality of them. Once we get outside and walking, she doesn't even mind them at all! She climbs in the snow, walks everywhere, and doesn't end up hobbling. They are fleece with a little bit of vinyl on the bottom, so they do soak up the water. BUT, it's better than having her bare feet on the ice. We're trying to find some vinyl ones, but they've been sold out for a while at our pet stores nearby. These will do for now. At least she doesn't mind them as much now.
What a cutie she is. I've been keeping the heat down lower lately to save money (our place is crazy inefficient)...so she's been shivering "like a dog poopin' blades" (thanks for that analogy dad). To help keep her warm, I got the heating pad out, turned it on, and made her lay down on top of it. She seems to be enjoying the warmth, as she hasn't moved for something like an hour now. Unfortunately, with the heating pad on, I don't get to have our heater on (too many heating items on one circuit makes everything shut down because the electrical wiring is stupid here. bah)....so now I'm freezing. We'll have to trade back and forth ;o)
Alrighty...I should get to studying. Hope everyone is doing well! It's almost Christmas!
I have have 2 in class exams and 1 take-home paper/exam.
Tomorrow is my big Marketing Exam - slightly nervous because there's TONS of vocab. Yipee. AND, there's a break-even/elasticity section with tons of math. That shouldn't be TOO hard, but still nervous.
Tuesday is my most nerve racking exam - Accounting. We get to have a "Cheat Sheet" to help us out and I only have to get something like an 80 or 85 to get an A in the class. BUT...nonetheless, as always, I'm nervous ;o)
Wednesday is the day that my take home exam is due for Human Resources - the worst class in the world. Here's hoping that we don't have to stay for the entire 3 hours...
SOOOooo...we've been having a crazy winter thus far. Last Saturday we had snow, then at least a 1/4" of ice. On Tuesday and Wednesday we had something like 4 or 5" of snow. Then yesterday and today, we're getting more ice. On top of that, it's been super chilly. Thank goodness for my long down coat that I got from Lands End! It's VERY warm...I need it when I have to wait in the wind and snow for a freakin' train to come!!!
Poor Shosta has been having an interesting time with the weather. She LOVES to play in the snow, but her poor feet seem to be hurting. I've been keeping up with the walks even though it's about 15-20 degrees out in the morning. By the end of our walk, she's hobbling like a 90 year old lady and holds her front right and back left feet up in the air while I'm unlocking the door. I've been washing her feet off every time we come back in, which seems to help. Finally, I convinced her to wear her booties that we have. Of course, she puts up a fuss when I'm putting them on...and walks around like she's got something stuck up her butt. HOWEVER, I think she has finally realized the practicality of them. Once we get outside and walking, she doesn't even mind them at all! She climbs in the snow, walks everywhere, and doesn't end up hobbling. They are fleece with a little bit of vinyl on the bottom, so they do soak up the water. BUT, it's better than having her bare feet on the ice. We're trying to find some vinyl ones, but they've been sold out for a while at our pet stores nearby. These will do for now. At least she doesn't mind them as much now.
What a cutie she is. I've been keeping the heat down lower lately to save money (our place is crazy inefficient)...so she's been shivering "like a dog poopin' blades" (thanks for that analogy dad). To help keep her warm, I got the heating pad out, turned it on, and made her lay down on top of it. She seems to be enjoying the warmth, as she hasn't moved for something like an hour now. Unfortunately, with the heating pad on, I don't get to have our heater on (too many heating items on one circuit makes everything shut down because the electrical wiring is stupid here. bah)....so now I'm freezing. We'll have to trade back and forth ;o)
Alrighty...I should get to studying. Hope everyone is doing well! It's almost Christmas!
Thursday, December 6, 2007
My Goodness...it's been so long!
'Tis hard to believe that 2 weeks have passed since I last posted. I've been very busy, as you can probably tell by my lack of posting. Papers, exams looming, stupid projects - all sorts of stuff. I'm up late finishing up some studying and watching a replaying of the Hawaii v. Washington game. Sigh...I love college football.
So, it's the end of the semester next week. Truly feels weird to be 25% of the way through my graduate degree. I'm all set for next semester, just have to buy the books now.
Other than school..nothing much has been going on. Nasty weather here and there (I think we got around 4-5" of snow since yesterday afternoon), but nothing we can't survive. The car had some troubles, but we found a great mechanic who doesn't over-charge (hallelujah!). Hmmm...that's really it.
Ok...it's really late...I should get some sleep. I have a huge list of "To-do's" tomorrow. And TONS of human resources to get finished by next wendesday. yeah.
Ta ta...I hope to write more in the coming weeks...seeing as how school will be over soon!
So, it's the end of the semester next week. Truly feels weird to be 25% of the way through my graduate degree. I'm all set for next semester, just have to buy the books now.
Other than school..nothing much has been going on. Nasty weather here and there (I think we got around 4-5" of snow since yesterday afternoon), but nothing we can't survive. The car had some troubles, but we found a great mechanic who doesn't over-charge (hallelujah!). Hmmm...that's really it.
Ok...it's really late...I should get some sleep. I have a huge list of "To-do's" tomorrow. And TONS of human resources to get finished by next wendesday. yeah.
Ta ta...I hope to write more in the coming weeks...seeing as how school will be over soon!
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