And in just ONE WEEK! I'll be back where I once belonged - ORLANDO!!! WOOT!
A little Beatles this morning...which quickly turned into a bit of the Foo and then Nirvana :-) Can you blame a girl?
Anyway - it's been a week since my last post....it feels like a whirlwind. I've worked every day - with the exception of the Tuesday I posted. I'm not off today though. We have limited hours at the pool this week and then this weekend is the LAST weekend of the Summer for the pool! Woot! In some ways I'm happy to be working everyday this week - I need the money - but in other ways - I would like a day off....no biggie.
So what's happened in the last week? Hrm...Other than work - I made it through the first week of the semester. Things will work out this semester for my classes and GA stuff at Cabrini. We have our first BSC swim meeting this Thursday. I'll be late because I work at Cabrini til 7 - but I'll be there. Then hopefully I'll be able to work out a schedule that will give me a decent amount of hours. It'll be tight the first month or so.
As far as I can see - my schedule for this fall looks like this:
Mondays - Class 4:30 - 7
Tuesdays - Coaching 4:30 - 7 (5:30 - 8:30 in the Winter)
Wednesdays - Cabrini 4:30 - 7
Thursdays - Cabrini 4:30 - 7
Fridays - Coaching 4:30 - 7 (5:30 - 8 in the Winter)
Saturdays - Cabrini 9-12 (until Oct 9) and Coaching 8 - 12
Sundays - OFF
So I have all my afternoons booked but I would like to find a job from like 9 - 3 for some extra cashmoney. I'm actively looking. I figure if I make it 9 - I'll have enough time in the morning to workout and then go to work - then make the trip to either Cabrini or Baldwin.
I think I'm supposed to have some kind of meeting for Shipley Coaching this week too. I guess I should look at that? To be honest I was hoping to coach for Baldwin's team this year but I haven't heard anything back. Maybe they aren't hiring anyone. I guess I could always email Dave.
In the mean time - I'm trying to fit in workouts wherever I can. I worked out the past two mornings - well, I ran, I decided to sleep in a bit this morning but I'm off at 4 so I can head over to the gym afterwards. My Half Marathon will be here before I know it. Crazy. I know I've said it before but I think after this one - I'm going to switch it up a bit - try P90X. So many of my friends have had amazing results from it. I just want to do something different. I also need to get back on my bike. I could use a nice long bike right.
Anywho - It's possible I'll have a post or two before I head out for vacay next week. Just keep checkin' back :-)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
"Maybe This Time....
I'll be Lucky...."
So I started a new semester at Cabrini yesterday. I hate to say it - but as much as I love school and learning - I'm just not into school mode yet. Summer hasn't ended for me yet and our prof threw ALL this work at us. And by all this work I mean more work than I'm used to doing in a semester - of course - if you go based on what I had to do in previous classes/semesters you'd probably say, "katie, this is just the normal amount of work required from normal professors". Well you know what I have to say to that? HAHAHAHAHAHA I don't care. It's too much.
Here's what too much is:
1. Weekly Posts on WEBCT (which is Cabrini's answer to blackboard/online classroom) - that involve 2-3 paragraphs in response to our reading (usually 3 chapters) and THEN a 1-2 paragraph response to someone else's post.
2. A UNIT PLAN (thank god I already have this finished from a previous class) with 20+ lessons in it.
3. A presentation and research paper (5-7 pages) which isn't too bad because I suppose I can re-purpose one from a previous class as well but it's the pain that I have to go through to do it.
4. Class participation (not that this is a problem but ya know).
There are a few good things about the prof. She's HILARIOUS (even if she did go to penn state haha - kidding penn staters!). She knows her stuff. She seems pretty fair. She also seems like shes completely disorganized which is pretty endearing. Her attendance policy is that in which I can probably miss two classes - which is fantastic since I already know I'll be missing class on November 1 since I'll be making my journey back from Spain :-)
I also found out last night that had I known - I could've started student teaching in OCTOBER! But thinking about it, it's just as well I didn't do this. I wouldn't be able to see Paul in October. It would be hell with swimming and such. I'll just deal with the semester as it is - get through it - hopefully find a job during the day - and then do my thing in the spring.
'Lady Peaceful,' 'Lady Happy,'
That's what I long to be
Lately - I've been a bit down. I don't think it's THAT noticeable - but there are a few things going on with me. One of them is surely that I am depressed I am STILL living at home and there is nothing I can do about it.
Money is becoming an issue. My mom suggested I ask my Aunt Kim to help me out with my student teaching semester. Why? Well. Student teaching is 9 credits. My Graduate Assistantship only covers 3 credits....so I have to pay 6 more credits. I COULD do this...but...I will literally have no money left in my bank account if I do.....which only puts off moving out of the house for even longer. My sanity will not sustain this.
All the odds are in my favor
Something's bound to begin
It's got to happen, happen sometime
Maybe this time I'll win
All that being said - I do still have a positive/optimistic outlook on things. I do think things will work out for me. It'll just take longer than I wanted. Anyone that knows me knows I don't have a ton of patience for my own life. Ha. That's an understatement.
With summer winding down - I'll miss PSC and my guards - even though there have been a bunch of headaches this year. There have been some amazing memories that I'll cherish forever. So glad I never worked there as a high schooler - I think it would've ruined my experience with these young men and women this summer. I suppose one of the biggest reasons I'll miss them is because I don't feel so alone when I'm there. Even though some of them have boyfriends/girlfriends - most of them just do their own thing. Doesn't make me feel so pathetic.
"Maybe this time..."
What to expect for the fall:
-Last Cert class at Cabrini (see above)
-BSC Swimming/Shipley* Swimming
-Another PT job?
-Trip to Orlando!
-Trip to Spain!
-Trip to NC to visit Parker!
-ING Rock N' Roll Half Marathon!
-Philly Half Marathon?
I'm sure there's more - but most of that will keep me pretty busy.
Thinking good thoughts :-)
So I started a new semester at Cabrini yesterday. I hate to say it - but as much as I love school and learning - I'm just not into school mode yet. Summer hasn't ended for me yet and our prof threw ALL this work at us. And by all this work I mean more work than I'm used to doing in a semester - of course - if you go based on what I had to do in previous classes/semesters you'd probably say, "katie, this is just the normal amount of work required from normal professors". Well you know what I have to say to that? HAHAHAHAHAHA I don't care. It's too much.
Here's what too much is:
1. Weekly Posts on WEBCT (which is Cabrini's answer to blackboard/online classroom) - that involve 2-3 paragraphs in response to our reading (usually 3 chapters) and THEN a 1-2 paragraph response to someone else's post.
2. A UNIT PLAN (thank god I already have this finished from a previous class) with 20+ lessons in it.
3. A presentation and research paper (5-7 pages) which isn't too bad because I suppose I can re-purpose one from a previous class as well but it's the pain that I have to go through to do it.
4. Class participation (not that this is a problem but ya know).
There are a few good things about the prof. She's HILARIOUS (even if she did go to penn state haha - kidding penn staters!). She knows her stuff. She seems pretty fair. She also seems like shes completely disorganized which is pretty endearing. Her attendance policy is that in which I can probably miss two classes - which is fantastic since I already know I'll be missing class on November 1 since I'll be making my journey back from Spain :-)
I also found out last night that had I known - I could've started student teaching in OCTOBER! But thinking about it, it's just as well I didn't do this. I wouldn't be able to see Paul in October. It would be hell with swimming and such. I'll just deal with the semester as it is - get through it - hopefully find a job during the day - and then do my thing in the spring.
'Lady Peaceful,' 'Lady Happy,'
That's what I long to be
Lately - I've been a bit down. I don't think it's THAT noticeable - but there are a few things going on with me. One of them is surely that I am depressed I am STILL living at home and there is nothing I can do about it.
Money is becoming an issue. My mom suggested I ask my Aunt Kim to help me out with my student teaching semester. Why? Well. Student teaching is 9 credits. My Graduate Assistantship only covers 3 credits....so I have to pay 6 more credits. I COULD do this...but...I will literally have no money left in my bank account if I do.....which only puts off moving out of the house for even longer. My sanity will not sustain this.
All the odds are in my favor
Something's bound to begin
It's got to happen, happen sometime
Maybe this time I'll win
All that being said - I do still have a positive/optimistic outlook on things. I do think things will work out for me. It'll just take longer than I wanted. Anyone that knows me knows I don't have a ton of patience for my own life. Ha. That's an understatement.
With summer winding down - I'll miss PSC and my guards - even though there have been a bunch of headaches this year. There have been some amazing memories that I'll cherish forever. So glad I never worked there as a high schooler - I think it would've ruined my experience with these young men and women this summer. I suppose one of the biggest reasons I'll miss them is because I don't feel so alone when I'm there. Even though some of them have boyfriends/girlfriends - most of them just do their own thing. Doesn't make me feel so pathetic.
"Maybe this time..."
What to expect for the fall:
-Last Cert class at Cabrini (see above)
-BSC Swimming/Shipley* Swimming
-Another PT job?
-Trip to Orlando!
-Trip to Spain!
-Trip to NC to visit Parker!
-ING Rock N' Roll Half Marathon!
-Philly Half Marathon?
I'm sure there's more - but most of that will keep me pretty busy.
Thinking good thoughts :-)
Sunday, August 22, 2010
32
“You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.” ~ David Harkins
As I read this poem - I only feel as though it is appropriate for this particular day. Rachel would've been 32 today. I still miss her dearly. I can not believe a year has already passed and she isn't here. It's true what they say, "time goes by a lot faster as you get older." That is what they say, isn't it? Dear lord I hope it is.
I thought I'd take this opportunity to write a few memories of Rach and I. Seeing as how she was such a huge part of my life growing up. One I nearly forgot that my neighbors reminded me of a few months ago....
Back when I was in middle school (I think) - it was during the summer - my neighbors wanted to make a huge trip up to Zerns (the Farmer's/Flea market). So Rach and I were like, well what kind of place is this? And for some reason - we decided to get all dolled up and wear dressed and all this makeup - what we didn't know was that it was a Flea/Farmer's Market...haha - so Rachel ended up buying a pair of flip flops and she had them to the day she passed! I suppose a story like that you'd have to be there for, but still, it's those simple memories that make me smile.
Oddly enough - there is a lifeguard at PSC, Ashley, whom reminds me of Rachel. Not for the obvious reasons - but mainly because of the way she says my name. I can STILL hear the way Rachel would say my name to me in my head (hopefully y'all can follow that sentence). "KATE.....(insert sentence)" But just the way she would say my name - there was/is something so comforting about it. Ashley calls me Katie - because she knows I don't like being called Kate...only family can do that (and yes, aster lane is considered family)....but the way Ashley says my name "KATIEEEEEE" just reminds me so much of Rachel.
Another amazing memory I have with Rach: I believe it was my 12th birthday - and I had a whole bunch of my friends over for a BBQ and a sleepover....we had a dance party. Everyone paired up and I was left alone - ha - go figure - on my own birthday. But Rachel was there and she was my partner! We made up a dance (which we actually already had because we made up dances all the time) and I think it's on video tape somewhere around here. Man. Those were the days of simplicity. Ha. A dance contest with a best friend who happened to be older than my current friends and she was the coolest girl I knew.
I definitely regret not staying as close with her as we got older - but I have SO many memories with her from my childhood and high school years that she'll always hold a special place in my heart. I'll never forget the advice she gave me just a few months before she passed away about life and about guys, "Kate, if I were you - wait. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't have gotten married so soon. You have so much of your life to live. Take your time. Do what you want. Everything will fall into place for you. But be sure to wait for the right person. They're out there."
<3 Always in my memory and always in my heart.<3
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.” ~ David Harkins
As I read this poem - I only feel as though it is appropriate for this particular day. Rachel would've been 32 today. I still miss her dearly. I can not believe a year has already passed and she isn't here. It's true what they say, "time goes by a lot faster as you get older." That is what they say, isn't it? Dear lord I hope it is.
I thought I'd take this opportunity to write a few memories of Rach and I. Seeing as how she was such a huge part of my life growing up. One I nearly forgot that my neighbors reminded me of a few months ago....
Back when I was in middle school (I think) - it was during the summer - my neighbors wanted to make a huge trip up to Zerns (the Farmer's/Flea market). So Rach and I were like, well what kind of place is this? And for some reason - we decided to get all dolled up and wear dressed and all this makeup - what we didn't know was that it was a Flea/Farmer's Market...haha - so Rachel ended up buying a pair of flip flops and she had them to the day she passed! I suppose a story like that you'd have to be there for, but still, it's those simple memories that make me smile.
Oddly enough - there is a lifeguard at PSC, Ashley, whom reminds me of Rachel. Not for the obvious reasons - but mainly because of the way she says my name. I can STILL hear the way Rachel would say my name to me in my head (hopefully y'all can follow that sentence). "KATE.....(insert sentence)" But just the way she would say my name - there was/is something so comforting about it. Ashley calls me Katie - because she knows I don't like being called Kate...only family can do that (and yes, aster lane is considered family)....but the way Ashley says my name "KATIEEEEEE" just reminds me so much of Rachel.
Another amazing memory I have with Rach: I believe it was my 12th birthday - and I had a whole bunch of my friends over for a BBQ and a sleepover....we had a dance party. Everyone paired up and I was left alone - ha - go figure - on my own birthday. But Rachel was there and she was my partner! We made up a dance (which we actually already had because we made up dances all the time) and I think it's on video tape somewhere around here. Man. Those were the days of simplicity. Ha. A dance contest with a best friend who happened to be older than my current friends and she was the coolest girl I knew.
I definitely regret not staying as close with her as we got older - but I have SO many memories with her from my childhood and high school years that she'll always hold a special place in my heart. I'll never forget the advice she gave me just a few months before she passed away about life and about guys, "Kate, if I were you - wait. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't have gotten married so soon. You have so much of your life to live. Take your time. Do what you want. Everything will fall into place for you. But be sure to wait for the right person. They're out there."
<3 Always in my memory and always in my heart.<3
Saturday, August 21, 2010
“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.”
I read that quote this morning - I love it. It's true. VERY true. There has been a lot going on since I last updated after the BNL concert. Let's take a look back, shall we?
Sunday Night we went to the Sir Paul McCartney Concert:
7th Row Doesn't Suck Either!
From Sunday, we moved on to a wonderful EARLY day at PSC followed by a going away BBQ for a few of my guards that left for college this week. I pulled out the moonbounce an mike brought over PSC's famous slip and slide...we ordered pizza and played some rockband once the rain started to fall:
Tuesday was another EARLY day at PSC, followed by an evening with the same kiddo's from PSC for a "last supper" as they like to say, at Applebee's. Apparently there is half price appetizers after 9 - so on to Applebee's it was....I didn't take any pictures there but you can figure out who's there.
Wednesday I had OFF from PSC - went on a nice long 9 mile run! 1 hr 20 mins. Not as fast as I'd like to go but that's ok - I have a month before the half marathon so I'm ok with it. (I haven't run since Wednesday - technically today is a running day but I'm so tired - I'm going to just move it to tomorrow) Went to the PHILLIES GAME! and had the best seats EVER. Seriously, from now on, wherever I sit will never be as good....a few pics from the game:
I also took video of a few of the guys (hehe, CHASE!) and because my camera died toward the end - I happened to get Dominic Brown's Pinch Hit Homer. Amazing! It can all be seen on my facebook if you're so inclined :-)
Oh yeah, and the Phillies won!
Thursday, I had to work LATE at PSC so I did Yoga in the morning. It felt good. It's been awhile - forgot how much I love yoga. Made me feel really energetic despite being so tired at this point in the week. Work was just whatever. But afterwards I went to my friend Jenn's house and had dinner and caught up. Jenn is a friend from Albright and a Phi Mu Sister at that :-) It was SO AMAZING to catch up. We've decided we are making it a regular thing :-) Love her!
Friday, I worked EARLY/LATE at PSC. It was Ladies Night so I went in a little later. Went to my much beloved Spin Class with Maria and then headed on over to PSC. The day was pretty whatever but I was so grateful all the vendors showed up and there was a lot of interest from the members. I'm definitely going to try and have it earlier in the summer next time - and hopefully have some more vendors too. I think it went really well. [[Sidenote: We turned the water on in the INT pool around 6:30 and it was on a trickle...guess who forgot to turn it off and ended up going back to PSC at 11 last night to turn it off? Yep. That'd be me. Ha. Oh boy.]]
Today is Saturday - I'm working LATE - and then I'm OFF tomorrow. THANK THE LORD! I don't have any plans for tonight except to come home and probably go to bed early. I'm exhaustified. It's been a long week. I do think I'll swim at PSC today - just cause I'm not gonna run until tomorrow eve though I technically SHOULD run. I want to give my body an extra day to recoup. I think it'll be good for a nice long run tomorrow. :-)
In other news...a dear dear friend of mine has gotten sick in Chicago. Please think good thoughts for her. The doctors seem to think she might have West Nile Virus. OMG. Yeah. I wish there was something I could do to help. I would've been on a plane last night if I could get out of work and didn't have classes starting Monday.
Speaking of which, Classes at Cabrini start on Monday :-) My last cert class until I student teach. Also - I passed my Praxis II's! YAY! So now all I have to do is take this class, and student teach and I'm a teacher! So yay for that!
What else...oh, I haven't seen my best friend Jackie in forever! This can not continue!!!!
Sunday Night we went to the Sir Paul McCartney Concert:
7th Row Doesn't Suck Either!
From Sunday, we moved on to a wonderful EARLY day at PSC followed by a going away BBQ for a few of my guards that left for college this week. I pulled out the moonbounce an mike brought over PSC's famous slip and slide...we ordered pizza and played some rockband once the rain started to fall:
Tuesday was another EARLY day at PSC, followed by an evening with the same kiddo's from PSC for a "last supper" as they like to say, at Applebee's. Apparently there is half price appetizers after 9 - so on to Applebee's it was....I didn't take any pictures there but you can figure out who's there.
Wednesday I had OFF from PSC - went on a nice long 9 mile run! 1 hr 20 mins. Not as fast as I'd like to go but that's ok - I have a month before the half marathon so I'm ok with it. (I haven't run since Wednesday - technically today is a running day but I'm so tired - I'm going to just move it to tomorrow) Went to the PHILLIES GAME! and had the best seats EVER. Seriously, from now on, wherever I sit will never be as good....a few pics from the game:
I also took video of a few of the guys (hehe, CHASE!) and because my camera died toward the end - I happened to get Dominic Brown's Pinch Hit Homer. Amazing! It can all be seen on my facebook if you're so inclined :-)
Oh yeah, and the Phillies won!
Thursday, I had to work LATE at PSC so I did Yoga in the morning. It felt good. It's been awhile - forgot how much I love yoga. Made me feel really energetic despite being so tired at this point in the week. Work was just whatever. But afterwards I went to my friend Jenn's house and had dinner and caught up. Jenn is a friend from Albright and a Phi Mu Sister at that :-) It was SO AMAZING to catch up. We've decided we are making it a regular thing :-) Love her!
Friday, I worked EARLY/LATE at PSC. It was Ladies Night so I went in a little later. Went to my much beloved Spin Class with Maria and then headed on over to PSC. The day was pretty whatever but I was so grateful all the vendors showed up and there was a lot of interest from the members. I'm definitely going to try and have it earlier in the summer next time - and hopefully have some more vendors too. I think it went really well. [[Sidenote: We turned the water on in the INT pool around 6:30 and it was on a trickle...guess who forgot to turn it off and ended up going back to PSC at 11 last night to turn it off? Yep. That'd be me. Ha. Oh boy.]]
Today is Saturday - I'm working LATE - and then I'm OFF tomorrow. THANK THE LORD! I don't have any plans for tonight except to come home and probably go to bed early. I'm exhaustified. It's been a long week. I do think I'll swim at PSC today - just cause I'm not gonna run until tomorrow eve though I technically SHOULD run. I want to give my body an extra day to recoup. I think it'll be good for a nice long run tomorrow. :-)
In other news...a dear dear friend of mine has gotten sick in Chicago. Please think good thoughts for her. The doctors seem to think she might have West Nile Virus. OMG. Yeah. I wish there was something I could do to help. I would've been on a plane last night if I could get out of work and didn't have classes starting Monday.
Speaking of which, Classes at Cabrini start on Monday :-) My last cert class until I student teach. Also - I passed my Praxis II's! YAY! So now all I have to do is take this class, and student teach and I'm a teacher! So yay for that!
What else...oh, I haven't seen my best friend Jackie in forever! This can not continue!!!!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
If you question what I would do
To get over and be with you
Lift you up over everything
To light up my room ~ Barenaked Ladies, Light up My Room
It's one of my favorite BNL songs and THEY PLAYED IT on FRIDAY!!! YESSSSS!
Radio City Music Hall Set List
Kelly also booted the concert - which is fantastic because they played a medley of pop songs at the end of their encore. Fabulous! Haha - seriously love the band :-)
New York was fun. We got there early on Friday and went for some drinks and mexican - as can be seen on my facebook. The concert was Friday night and then Saturday I used the hotel gym, went to brunch at VYNL. Good food. Very cool atmosphere.
That afternoon we went to see American Idiot and it was fantastic. It was Loud. Bright. Emotional. Fun. I definitely am so glad I saw it.
We got back from NYC around 6:30 yesterday. I was pretty tired. I didn't sleep at all in the hotel the night before. Most likely because it was not my own bed. Oh well.
Today is a new day! I am planning on going for a bike ride and then doing nothing until the SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY CONCERT tonight! OMG I can't wait - I think the last time I saw him I was in high school...so...it's about time :-) Then back to PSC tomorrow. It's weird not having been there for three days....I suppose I should get used to it because once summer is over, I won't be there at all! Yikes!
Lift you up over everything
To light up my room ~ Barenaked Ladies, Light up My Room
It's one of my favorite BNL songs and THEY PLAYED IT on FRIDAY!!! YESSSSS!
Radio City Music Hall Set List
Kelly also booted the concert - which is fantastic because they played a medley of pop songs at the end of their encore. Fabulous! Haha - seriously love the band :-)
New York was fun. We got there early on Friday and went for some drinks and mexican - as can be seen on my facebook. The concert was Friday night and then Saturday I used the hotel gym, went to brunch at VYNL. Good food. Very cool atmosphere.
That afternoon we went to see American Idiot and it was fantastic. It was Loud. Bright. Emotional. Fun. I definitely am so glad I saw it.
We got back from NYC around 6:30 yesterday. I was pretty tired. I didn't sleep at all in the hotel the night before. Most likely because it was not my own bed. Oh well.
Today is a new day! I am planning on going for a bike ride and then doing nothing until the SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY CONCERT tonight! OMG I can't wait - I think the last time I saw him I was in high school...so...it's about time :-) Then back to PSC tomorrow. It's weird not having been there for three days....I suppose I should get used to it because once summer is over, I won't be there at all! Yikes!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Pinch Me....
It's the perfect time of day
To throw all your cares away
Put the sprinkler on the lawn
And run through with my gym shorts on.
Take a drink right from the hose
And change into some drier clothes
Climb the stairs up to my room
Sleep away the afternoon.~Barenaked Ladies
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I think it's only appropriate that I start with a few BNL lyrics considering I'm going to see them tonight!!!! Radio City Music Hall! So pumped! We have 6th row seats :-) Hopefully they won't check my camera/video camera...I'd like to try and get a video of a few songs...so keep your fingers crossed for me.
After the concert we're planning on meeting up with a few people - Reagan included! Then Saturday Kelly and I are going to see American Idiot, the Green Day Musical. So excited for that too!
We're coming home Saturday evening...and Sunday I have all day to exercise (thank god, I've seriously slacked this week) but Sunday night we're going to see SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY!!!! 7th row. Yup. This weekend (it's safe to say) is pretty spectacular.
However, Y'all get an update on previous days......
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PSC Guard Party - As Bethany says, If there can be Christmas in July, Why not Halloween in August? :-)
Pics:
So yeah - it was fun. I also have a few videos which will not be uploaded but they're fun too.
Other highlights from the evening - After WaterPong we Tiedyed shirts - mine looks fab - then went swimming. I even went off the high dive! This is a feat for me, trust me on that one. After the party at PSC a few of us went elsewhere - it was fun. I had a good time with everyone. It's been an interesting summer to say the least. I'm not sure how many other things could top it :-)
Anywho - that's the latest and greatest with me. It rained most of yesterday so we closed the pool early - and I came home and pretty much did nothing. I was so tired (I suppose four hours of sleep will do that!)
Today is looking like the same as yesterday but I'm hoping to get a run in this morning since I haven't worked out since Tuesday. I need to start doing more long runs! Just over a month til the Half Marathon - but eh, whatevs. I'll be fine :-)
To throw all your cares away
Put the sprinkler on the lawn
And run through with my gym shorts on.
Take a drink right from the hose
And change into some drier clothes
Climb the stairs up to my room
Sleep away the afternoon.~Barenaked Ladies
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I think it's only appropriate that I start with a few BNL lyrics considering I'm going to see them tonight!!!! Radio City Music Hall! So pumped! We have 6th row seats :-) Hopefully they won't check my camera/video camera...I'd like to try and get a video of a few songs...so keep your fingers crossed for me.
After the concert we're planning on meeting up with a few people - Reagan included! Then Saturday Kelly and I are going to see American Idiot, the Green Day Musical. So excited for that too!
We're coming home Saturday evening...and Sunday I have all day to exercise (thank god, I've seriously slacked this week) but Sunday night we're going to see SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY!!!! 7th row. Yup. This weekend (it's safe to say) is pretty spectacular.
However, Y'all get an update on previous days......
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PSC Guard Party - As Bethany says, If there can be Christmas in July, Why not Halloween in August? :-)
Pics:
So yeah - it was fun. I also have a few videos which will not be uploaded but they're fun too.
Other highlights from the evening - After WaterPong we Tiedyed shirts - mine looks fab - then went swimming. I even went off the high dive! This is a feat for me, trust me on that one. After the party at PSC a few of us went elsewhere - it was fun. I had a good time with everyone. It's been an interesting summer to say the least. I'm not sure how many other things could top it :-)
Anywho - that's the latest and greatest with me. It rained most of yesterday so we closed the pool early - and I came home and pretty much did nothing. I was so tired (I suppose four hours of sleep will do that!)
Today is looking like the same as yesterday but I'm hoping to get a run in this morning since I haven't worked out since Tuesday. I need to start doing more long runs! Just over a month til the Half Marathon - but eh, whatevs. I'll be fine :-)
Monday, August 9, 2010
I can't believe how the times they have changed
All the dreams that came true still seem so far away
I remember the days sittin' on the front porch with
The sun beatin' down in my neighborhood ~ G. Love and Special Sauce, When We Meet Again
I have this overwhelming feeling right now. Just. This very moment. It's quarter to 8 on Monday morning....and I have this overwhelming feeling of missing Orlando.
I'm in the middle of my routine....coffee...email check...fb check...blog check. Two out of the three blogs I check religiously are written by two girls who live in Orlando. One of them is moving but her latest blog post just made me miss Florida SO MUCH. There wasn't anything special in it. Nothing particular as far as a spot or a situation that you'd only be in if you lived in Orlando....it was a blog from her eating dinner at The Mellow Mushroom. Now, keep in mind...this isn't a place I ate at very often, but I did a few times...and their pizza is amazing. Excellent.
I don't know what it is. I just. Wow. I am very emotional about it right now. I miss Orlando and my friends from there so much. Thank goodness I'm going there in less than a month! As nice as my life is now up here...I sincerely miss and wonder what my life would've been like had I stayed down there and kept working freelance. I think about that nearly every week. I know I made the right choice when it came to my life...and I live with no regrets....but I sincerely wish I could take the social life I had in Orlando and move it up here, or vice versa.
I miss knowing what my Friday nights were going to be even before the next week started (Sushi/Movie/Wine night at 735).
I miss being able to call up Painter and say, "Hey, let's go grab a drink...I need to chat."
I miss knowing that at any given moment, I'd be able to have a Rock Band marathon with Trish.
I miss the driving around Winter Park.
I miss Aroma and our Brunches. And I miss sitting all day outside and no one caring that we didn't do ANYTHING.
I even miss working at the golf channel. (i know, crazy)
I miss my morning routine at 735....wake up...make coffee...take a shower...read my email/blogs....hang out at the table and wait til trish gets up to let the dogs out. Figure out what to do for the day (if I'm not working) or head in to work.
I miss the way Florida air smells. And the instant humidity you get as soon as you walk outside (yeah, I know I'm crazy).
I miss the way the sun sets....and the way it rises. So quiet. So calm.
I miss how FLAT everything is. I seriously miss this on my runs...yeah. Yeah I do.
Will I ever move back to Florida? I don't know. I suppose only time will tell. There's so much I could do down there...outside of teaching....I suppose it'll all depend on my situation this time next year.
I just know this morning...I am missing Florida...Orlando....Trish, Painter, Nick, Joey, Simon, Heather, Sav, Debbi....Aroma.....yeah.
I remember the days sittin' on the front porch with
The sun beatin' down in my neighborhood ~ G. Love and Special Sauce, When We Meet Again
I have this overwhelming feeling right now. Just. This very moment. It's quarter to 8 on Monday morning....and I have this overwhelming feeling of missing Orlando.
I'm in the middle of my routine....coffee...email check...fb check...blog check. Two out of the three blogs I check religiously are written by two girls who live in Orlando. One of them is moving but her latest blog post just made me miss Florida SO MUCH. There wasn't anything special in it. Nothing particular as far as a spot or a situation that you'd only be in if you lived in Orlando....it was a blog from her eating dinner at The Mellow Mushroom. Now, keep in mind...this isn't a place I ate at very often, but I did a few times...and their pizza is amazing. Excellent.
I don't know what it is. I just. Wow. I am very emotional about it right now. I miss Orlando and my friends from there so much. Thank goodness I'm going there in less than a month! As nice as my life is now up here...I sincerely miss and wonder what my life would've been like had I stayed down there and kept working freelance. I think about that nearly every week. I know I made the right choice when it came to my life...and I live with no regrets....but I sincerely wish I could take the social life I had in Orlando and move it up here, or vice versa.
I miss knowing what my Friday nights were going to be even before the next week started (Sushi/Movie/Wine night at 735).
I miss being able to call up Painter and say, "Hey, let's go grab a drink...I need to chat."
I miss knowing that at any given moment, I'd be able to have a Rock Band marathon with Trish.
I miss the driving around Winter Park.
I miss Aroma and our Brunches. And I miss sitting all day outside and no one caring that we didn't do ANYTHING.
I even miss working at the golf channel. (i know, crazy)
I miss my morning routine at 735....wake up...make coffee...take a shower...read my email/blogs....hang out at the table and wait til trish gets up to let the dogs out. Figure out what to do for the day (if I'm not working) or head in to work.
I miss the way Florida air smells. And the instant humidity you get as soon as you walk outside (yeah, I know I'm crazy).
I miss the way the sun sets....and the way it rises. So quiet. So calm.
I miss how FLAT everything is. I seriously miss this on my runs...yeah. Yeah I do.
Will I ever move back to Florida? I don't know. I suppose only time will tell. There's so much I could do down there...outside of teaching....I suppose it'll all depend on my situation this time next year.
I just know this morning...I am missing Florida...Orlando....Trish, Painter, Nick, Joey, Simon, Heather, Sav, Debbi....Aroma.....yeah.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The Constant Change Equation....
As many of you may have noticed....I changed the title of my blog. Although the web address is still the same (because I couldn't find one that worked) - the title and the perspectives have.
I think what I'm going to start doing is writing more about the constant change occurring in my life - rather than the sadness or depressing stuff. No one wants to read that anyway, right? I can't guarantee that I won't ever write about it again - especially if I need to vent about my Mother - but for the most part - it'll be about the changes that are occurring on a daily basis.
All that being said - I've been thinking about this idea for awhile. Changes in relationships. Relationships with friends, with boyfriends/exboyfriends, family, etc. These changes are definitely things have have affected me in several ways. I'd like to start with the changes in my family. I'll start with immediate family first (lucky you guys, I only have five of those)....then possibly move on to other family.
My Mother
Y'all have heard me vent/rant about my Mother on here. You have seen what I've written about how I feel about her. The thing is, my mother has definitely changed since I remember her as a child. I think part of that change came from the divorce and she never recovered from it. My mom holds in a lot of anger and resentment. She definitely doesn't know what to do with her displaced emotions. She habors them and then when the time is right, she'll unleash all that she has (which if we're talkin' Biblical...it's a Wrath and a Half...yeah...it's pretty bad).
You've all heard me say numerous times that I love my mom. I do. I love her. She's the only one I have. She'll always be my mom. But G.D....can't she just mind her own freakin' business every-once-in-a-while? The changes I've seen in my mother since I've moved back home are insurmountable. She went from being all super happy to having both her daughters home....to......"OHMYGOD I HAVE TO GET MY KNEES REPLACED...MY LIFE IS OVER." Drama Queen. Now mind you, she's ALWAYS been a drama queen...and a martyr...and a saint....(according to her). It's just - in this last month, the constant change of her emotional spectrum is exhausting. I think I might have to agree with my dad. She's most likely Bi-Polar. I wish she would get someone to talk to....then maybe she wouldn't be the way she is.
The changes that have occurred with my mother follow a pattern that follow two paths, 1. When I'm living at home and 2. When I'm not living at home. When I am living at home, my life is - in general - not my own. When I am living on my own - my life is mine again. That being said - look for more posts about all of this in the future.
Who am I kidding.....ha
My Father
The changes in the relationship(s) with my dad isn't really anything too drastic. If anything, I think it's gotten better with age. The fact that he and I are so similar in the way we approach things (even if I am being irrational some times and he tells me that I am being like my mother) helps a lot. Before I lived back at home, he and I talked probably three or four times a week. That still remains the same...even though I'm pretty busy. The changes in my life haven't allowed me to visit him that often...but I know he just feels better knowing I'm in the area.
My dad (at times) does still see me as his little girl. Which is endearing and some times bothersome...but more endearing than anything. I could never live at his house. He has a problem with me having guys over. (yes, I'm 29...he doesn't care...which is his prerogative. It would be his house - if I lived with him - anyway). But he also sees me as an adult. A responsible adult. One that he turns to when he needs to vent. That....makes me feel so good. :-) It's nice to know someone can rely on you and genuinely wants your input/feedback. I think the reason my dad and I have such a great relationship that sustains the constant change is because we both understand that things evolve...and as time moves on...we all move forward.
I didn't really start opening up to my dad until I was in college. I was so busy in high school that I didn't really think about too many things. When I started to get sick in college, I started telling my dad more and more things. I can only imagine how it must've felt on his end hearing me say such horrible things about myself. Probably the same way Derek felt when I'd say them to him. Helpless. But the difference between boyfriends and Dad's is that Dad's are forever...and I'm so glad mine didn't give up on me :-)
My Sister
Ah my sister. My sister and I are definitely NOT two peas in a pod. We are pretty opposite. I wouldn't say as far opposite as you can get...but definitely different from each other. More and more I hear myself saying, "I wonder where the old Kelly went?" and as more and more time goes by, I've been thinking...was I making this old Kelly up?
Of all the people in my family, I'd say my sister is the one that has changed the most. She's had a lot of things come her way in the last 10+ years...which would undoubtedly change anyone. Unfortunately, these things have seemed to not change her for the better. Am I glad she's home again, definitely. Do I wish she had a different perspective on life, without a doubt.
I'm not gonna go on a whole diatribe about my sister...because, well, I don't need to. Basically what y'all need to know is that in a world of constant change...she isn't. And she's scared. Fear is the quickest way to not change. She's allowing it to control her life right now. I can only hope she finds her way out. I'm willing to help her if she wants it...but honestly....most of the "heavy lifting" has to be done on her own.
My Stepdad
Bruce is pretty much awesome. Seriously. If any of you know him...he's just the nicest man ever. I don't know how my mom lucked out. She doesn't treat him the way he should be treated..but he is totally ok with that. He loves the neighborhood. He loves the neighbors. He loves me and kelly. He's content. He just goes with the flow. Sometimes I'd give anything to have his attitude on life. Of course, he's seen some bad stuff (Vietnam Vet) so I can imagine that will put everything into perspective for a person.
The only change with Bruce is that he's pretty consistently awesome. :-)
My Stepmom
Jo is just as awesome herself. I definitely lucked out in these Step Parents categories. I could've ended up with the "evil" stepparents. Not so. Thankfully I have Jo to talk to when I need someone to listen. The changes between her and I since I came home have all been positive too. The fact that I know I'll always have an open and non-judgemental ear to listen to me is so amazing.
The relationship I've had with Joanne has evolved over the years. When I first met Jo I was pretty young and some of my first memories with her aren't until 12 or 13. I remember having a difficult time accepting her at first. She was nice. Always nice. But I wasn't sure how I was going to allow her in my life or if I was going to open up to her. As I got older, I realized I really liked spending time with her. I got to talk to her more and get to know her a little better. One HUGE factor was that I grew up. Emotionally....Physically....Literally. And that helped the relationship. It's safe to say Jo is one of my go-to people when I need to vent. I'm grateful for that.
okay okay - enough of the ramblings....next post will be better!
I think what I'm going to start doing is writing more about the constant change occurring in my life - rather than the sadness or depressing stuff. No one wants to read that anyway, right? I can't guarantee that I won't ever write about it again - especially if I need to vent about my Mother - but for the most part - it'll be about the changes that are occurring on a daily basis.
All that being said - I've been thinking about this idea for awhile. Changes in relationships. Relationships with friends, with boyfriends/exboyfriends, family, etc. These changes are definitely things have have affected me in several ways. I'd like to start with the changes in my family. I'll start with immediate family first (lucky you guys, I only have five of those)....then possibly move on to other family.
My Mother
Y'all have heard me vent/rant about my Mother on here. You have seen what I've written about how I feel about her. The thing is, my mother has definitely changed since I remember her as a child. I think part of that change came from the divorce and she never recovered from it. My mom holds in a lot of anger and resentment. She definitely doesn't know what to do with her displaced emotions. She habors them and then when the time is right, she'll unleash all that she has (which if we're talkin' Biblical...it's a Wrath and a Half...yeah...it's pretty bad).
You've all heard me say numerous times that I love my mom. I do. I love her. She's the only one I have. She'll always be my mom. But G.D....can't she just mind her own freakin' business every-once-in-a-while? The changes I've seen in my mother since I've moved back home are insurmountable. She went from being all super happy to having both her daughters home....to......"OHMYGOD I HAVE TO GET MY KNEES REPLACED...MY LIFE IS OVER." Drama Queen. Now mind you, she's ALWAYS been a drama queen...and a martyr...and a saint....(according to her). It's just - in this last month, the constant change of her emotional spectrum is exhausting. I think I might have to agree with my dad. She's most likely Bi-Polar. I wish she would get someone to talk to....then maybe she wouldn't be the way she is.
The changes that have occurred with my mother follow a pattern that follow two paths, 1. When I'm living at home and 2. When I'm not living at home. When I am living at home, my life is - in general - not my own. When I am living on my own - my life is mine again. That being said - look for more posts about all of this in the future.
Who am I kidding.....ha
My Father
The changes in the relationship(s) with my dad isn't really anything too drastic. If anything, I think it's gotten better with age. The fact that he and I are so similar in the way we approach things (even if I am being irrational some times and he tells me that I am being like my mother) helps a lot. Before I lived back at home, he and I talked probably three or four times a week. That still remains the same...even though I'm pretty busy. The changes in my life haven't allowed me to visit him that often...but I know he just feels better knowing I'm in the area.
My dad (at times) does still see me as his little girl. Which is endearing and some times bothersome...but more endearing than anything. I could never live at his house. He has a problem with me having guys over. (yes, I'm 29...he doesn't care...which is his prerogative. It would be his house - if I lived with him - anyway). But he also sees me as an adult. A responsible adult. One that he turns to when he needs to vent. That....makes me feel so good. :-) It's nice to know someone can rely on you and genuinely wants your input/feedback. I think the reason my dad and I have such a great relationship that sustains the constant change is because we both understand that things evolve...and as time moves on...we all move forward.
I didn't really start opening up to my dad until I was in college. I was so busy in high school that I didn't really think about too many things. When I started to get sick in college, I started telling my dad more and more things. I can only imagine how it must've felt on his end hearing me say such horrible things about myself. Probably the same way Derek felt when I'd say them to him. Helpless. But the difference between boyfriends and Dad's is that Dad's are forever...and I'm so glad mine didn't give up on me :-)
My Sister
Ah my sister. My sister and I are definitely NOT two peas in a pod. We are pretty opposite. I wouldn't say as far opposite as you can get...but definitely different from each other. More and more I hear myself saying, "I wonder where the old Kelly went?" and as more and more time goes by, I've been thinking...was I making this old Kelly up?
Of all the people in my family, I'd say my sister is the one that has changed the most. She's had a lot of things come her way in the last 10+ years...which would undoubtedly change anyone. Unfortunately, these things have seemed to not change her for the better. Am I glad she's home again, definitely. Do I wish she had a different perspective on life, without a doubt.
I'm not gonna go on a whole diatribe about my sister...because, well, I don't need to. Basically what y'all need to know is that in a world of constant change...she isn't. And she's scared. Fear is the quickest way to not change. She's allowing it to control her life right now. I can only hope she finds her way out. I'm willing to help her if she wants it...but honestly....most of the "heavy lifting" has to be done on her own.
My Stepdad
Bruce is pretty much awesome. Seriously. If any of you know him...he's just the nicest man ever. I don't know how my mom lucked out. She doesn't treat him the way he should be treated..but he is totally ok with that. He loves the neighborhood. He loves the neighbors. He loves me and kelly. He's content. He just goes with the flow. Sometimes I'd give anything to have his attitude on life. Of course, he's seen some bad stuff (Vietnam Vet) so I can imagine that will put everything into perspective for a person.
The only change with Bruce is that he's pretty consistently awesome. :-)
My Stepmom
Jo is just as awesome herself. I definitely lucked out in these Step Parents categories. I could've ended up with the "evil" stepparents. Not so. Thankfully I have Jo to talk to when I need someone to listen. The changes between her and I since I came home have all been positive too. The fact that I know I'll always have an open and non-judgemental ear to listen to me is so amazing.
The relationship I've had with Joanne has evolved over the years. When I first met Jo I was pretty young and some of my first memories with her aren't until 12 or 13. I remember having a difficult time accepting her at first. She was nice. Always nice. But I wasn't sure how I was going to allow her in my life or if I was going to open up to her. As I got older, I realized I really liked spending time with her. I got to talk to her more and get to know her a little better. One HUGE factor was that I grew up. Emotionally....Physically....Literally. And that helped the relationship. It's safe to say Jo is one of my go-to people when I need to vent. I'm grateful for that.
okay okay - enough of the ramblings....next post will be better!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Family Night and Such
As I mentioned in my previous post, I would update y'all on Family Night. I don't really feel like updating too much with words so enjoy some pictures! :-)
So as you can see, lots of fun...def too much to talk about. But it was a good night overall.
Some things have gotten better since my last post. Turns out I found out that finding a job with my record won't be as big a deal as I thought. Which is GOOD good news.
I chatted with Parker last night - it was nice to talk to him - we talked for 4 hours! He wants me to try and visit him in NC this year. Of course, all this traveling I'd like to do: Orlando, Spain, NC - doesn't fare well for me to move out. So which do I want more? hrm. Decisions Decisions.
Elsewhere, I'm FINALLY gonna get to see David this Sunday. Haven't seen him since April when I took him the the airport and he missed his flight to Rome. Trying to figure out things for me to do the rest of the week.
Also - I LOVE RIDING MY BIKE! Rode 30 miles today in 1hr15mins. Love it.
So as you can see, lots of fun...def too much to talk about. But it was a good night overall.
Some things have gotten better since my last post. Turns out I found out that finding a job with my record won't be as big a deal as I thought. Which is GOOD good news.
I chatted with Parker last night - it was nice to talk to him - we talked for 4 hours! He wants me to try and visit him in NC this year. Of course, all this traveling I'd like to do: Orlando, Spain, NC - doesn't fare well for me to move out. So which do I want more? hrm. Decisions Decisions.
Elsewhere, I'm FINALLY gonna get to see David this Sunday. Haven't seen him since April when I took him the the airport and he missed his flight to Rome. Trying to figure out things for me to do the rest of the week.
Also - I LOVE RIDING MY BIKE! Rode 30 miles today in 1hr15mins. Love it.
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