Tuesday, January 27, 2009

it is winter...

the beast.
gentry and i at our roaster...smelling coffee:)
gentry.
me and gentry...getting ready to read a map.
the bosses.
so nice:)
bri-anne...i don't know.
zack...wanting his camera back.
me.
the gang at the melting pot...minus cory.
chad...
chacha and ry-anne:)
a whole new world...ahaha:)


well, at least yesterday and today:) i have been wondering about winter and it seems to have arrived:) it has been quite a while since my last blurb and well, it is not because i have been lazy. life is happening so quickly these days and at times it seems almost impossible to do the simple things like checking email, answering phone calls, eating, etc. it is a new year and there are many exciting things down the road. i have my orientation this coming wednesday and classes begin very soon! i am super excited about going back to school. since finishing grad school i have felt so blah due to not being in school, so going back is such a breath of fresh air. my big sis is getting married in march. that is a big deal for our family considering she is the first of six kids to make this crazy move:) her, our friend linda, and myself went to la on saturday and picked up fun wedding stuff. our dresses are in, so pretty much we are ready... ok not really, i am sure they still have tons to do before the big day:)

a little while ago i wrote about a work trip. at least i think i did. just in case, a couple months ago, our coffee shop took a little trip to our roaster and after, to the beach, and after, to the melting pot. it was one of those unforgettable trips. good people, good places, good food, good time. i have photos:) so basically, i am am posting this because i wanted to post photos:)



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Friday, January 9, 2009

sometimes...


i just need a piece of chocolate cake and yesterday was one of those days. and crazy thing, i got one from my boss.

ps- the bearded man behind me, that's my boss.

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Monday, January 5, 2009

best friends...













are hard to come by but they are out there:) i am not really a fan of the term but sometimes it is a must. these past two days have been so wonderful due to the fact that i have been able to either see or chat with two of my dearest and sweetest girlfriends. i have known these two wonderful ladies since college and somehow we have managed to stay close over the years.... even when one left me for england(she is back now) and the other for a boy in florida:) it is so wonderful to know that friendship is able to survive physical separation. i have always been encouraged by these two even when we were miles and miles apart. there is this magical thing called phone and another called internet and between the two, we figured out how to make it happen! 

lena came to visit for a few days this week and i was able to see her yesterday and what a nice time it was. robyn made my morning with a chat via telephone. you know what it is? i think we work because we all love our Creator so much and that has created such a wonderful sisterly bond between us... that is our glue:) 
so, in honor of friendship, here are some photos from our years together:) love you ladies.
cheers!

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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

looking back...

on 2008 has been a really terrific thing. i can't say it has been the best year ever seeing as it has had its highs and lows, but overall, it has been a fun and productive year:)


these are only a few of the things that took place in the past 365 days:
-began my last semester of grad school.
-the development of a deeper love, appreciation, and understanding for and of our Father... not to say i have it all figured out.
-became more aware of who i am and the person i am becoming...i am trying to leave that up to the Creator. i am finding out more and more that if we allow Him to mold us, He will.
-gained a deeper understanding of responsibility and leadership through involvement in isp.
-gained wonderful new friendships and developed the old ones into more special ones.
-went to romania and worked alongside my big sister... very special time.
-finished grad school!
-decided to apply for my credential and am nearly finished with the application process.
-found a job at a lovely little coffee shop which also allowed for new friendships to form:)
-continued developing my library/archival knowledge through hands on experience... some of the best moments of this year.
-had the first engagement of the six siblings... that was a pretty big moment.
-experienced the best christmas thus far.
 
as stated, this is just a glimpse at the wonderful things that took place in 2008. and i can def. say that i am looking forward to the wonderful things that are waiting in 2009.

just a few things i am looking forward to in the year to come:
-growing more in love with the Lord- putting me second and Him first.
-maybe getting a little more involved in music...i'm not 100 percent on this one yet.
-starting and finishing my credential.
-hopefully finding a stable job.
-hopefully a road trip here and there and perhaps a couple plane trips to a couple places.
-meeting my 200 books in a year goal.
-learning new things about myself and others and the world.
-picking up new hobbies... like bird watching:)
-buying a kite...and flying it!

and tons and tons of other wonderful things.
happy new year to you. i hope you experience many terrific things in the year ahead.
ps...i have been watching the rose parade and the floats are sooo neat this year:)

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Friday, December 26, 2008

afterwards...

so, it's the day after christmas and a few different people posted this...
so i decided to fill it out myself:)

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?  
wrapping paper. it allows for creativity.
2. Real tree or Artificial? 
when i was little, it was about real. lately, it is artificial...it is better for our planet:)
3. When do you put up the tree? 
after thanksgiving.
4. When do you take the tree down? 
after new years.
5. Do you like eggnog? 
soo gross!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? 
easy bake oven and roller skates.
7. Do you have a nativity scene?
yup.
8. Easiest person to buy for? 
me:)
9. Hardest person to buy for?
everyone else:)
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? 
both.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? 
eh.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? 
charlie brown christmas.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?  
november.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? 
no.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? 
cozonac.
16. Lights on the tree? 
yes? don't all people have lights on the tree.
17. Favorite Christmas song?
o holy night.
18. Travel for Christmas or stay home?  
home.
19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeers?  
yes, i think so. rudolph, prancer, dancer, dasher, comet, cupid, vixen, donner, blitzen...i don't know about the spelling but i think that is all of them.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? 
angel.
21. Open presents Christmas Eve or morning? 
2 am.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? 
crazy people on the freeways and in malls.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color?  
wha?
24. Favorite Christmas dinner?  
the one that i have with my family:)
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? 
not a whole lot so i was VERY pleased with the lovely gifts i received:)

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Thursday, December 25, 2008

merry christmas...


to you all. near or far, i hope you have all enjoyed and continue to enjoy today. besides the fun gifts, it is a time for family and friends and love. and the birth of a savior. 


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