Very Sleepy Girl: 2010

Good Things

December 14, 2010

I love not watching tv with my husband. Our tv is rarely on, and that makes me beam.I got a new cell phone. This one's gonna take me awhile to learn. It matches my purse, and that makes me happy.I'm reading classic older kids literature. Anne of Green Gables was first. Now it's Secret Garden. I can't wait to see the movie after...

Listen Carefully or You Could Miss It

November 23, 2010

So many days I get tired of dealing with the kids (oh, by the way, I'm teaching now) who don't care for my help. They want the answers. Some don't even care about that.I have to teach them to be grateful for my (or other teachers') help.I also have to learn that I can't always help those students who don't want or aren't...

Quickie

October 17, 2010

I miss blogging. I hope to return to you soon. There's so much to update! I miss blogging. I hope to return to you soon. There's so much to update! ...

Change

August 09, 2010

Going from single to married is certainly a big change. Surprisingly, though, it wasn't difficult to adapt.The change coming up that will be a big adjustment is Josh returning to work. The downside of being done with school Memorial Weekend is starting school super early!It's been soooo nice to have Josh home for the last month! It's all I've known, and I have...

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Wordless Wednesday - Honeymoon

August 04, 2010

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1 Week

July 11, 2010

Ahhh, life is good.My husband brought me coffee in bed this morning. I get to enjoy it while I blog and listen to him getting ready in the bathroom.I LOVE him so much!!! ...

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H & G

July 03, 2010

Hello & Goodbye.Just wanted to post in the midst of all the Wedding Weekend festivities a quick hello (things are busy, obviously) and a quick goodbye (I will be on honeymoon!).It's great to have my closest family and friends all together to celebrate Josh's & my commitment to one another!I couldn't be happier! ...

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Moving Day

June 26, 2010

Today has been a great but exhausting day! We moved stuff of Josh & Jeremy's to Jeremy's new house, then stuff of Josh's to my brother & sis-in-law's, and then stuff of Josh's to our place.We were SO blessed to not have the thunderstorms they were predicting!Speaking of weather, we can now see our wedding day on the long-term forecast. Those things change...

"Wedding Stuff"

June 25, 2010

Multiple Choice

June 20, 2010

Things have been ...a) busyb) overwhelmingc) stressfuld) excitinge) all of the above.Answer: E ...

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Blogs & Such

June 13, 2010

I'm behind on blogs. Behind on reading lots of them. Behind on writing lots as well.My sweetie has actually been the better blogger lately, which is pretty impressive. I love reading his blogs, so of course he gets a shout-out.He and I were just talking earlier (was it today? Wow, it's been a long day!) about blogs. We are looking forward to having...

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Hey, Hey, Hey

May 31, 2010

What's goin' on?1. Voting: my college classmate Troy is competing to win a trip to the Tony's. Great voice, great talent. Very easy to vote, and you can do so repeatedly here. Voting ends Tuesday, June 1 at 3:00 Eastern time.2. Nervous tummy: Since high school I have had a lot of stomach problems, especially while under stress. Needless to say, I'm under...

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A Day With No Plans

May 22, 2010

A day with no plans actually makes me freak out. I can't not do anything. Not when so much needs to get done. I can't relax. I can relax in a little over 6 weeks. And I will. We have reservations all set for our honeymoon. We are staying at really nice places; I'm so excited!!It was nice to sleep in this morning...

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Great Evening!

May 18, 2010

Today was a not so great day. It included a trip to the BMV, which automatically takes it out of contention for a great day.But I just kept plugging away, working hard. Then I realized I needed to go home quickly to change clothes for the baseball game.Our church sponsors a southeast little league team, and tonight was our night. I'm not gonna...

Car Update

May 13, 2010

I was just thinking this evening, "Wow, I can't believe it's been almost a month since my car accident. Almost a month without a car. Almost a month that I've been inconveniencing my parents and using their car. And there's no end in sight."All along, Josh & I have been praying specifically that God would make it very clear to us what car...

Sunday Night Sleepiness

May 09, 2010

This will be brief, as I am quite sleepy and really looking forward to crawling into bed. I just thought I'd post a note.I'm still battling with insurance companies. I will tell everyone I know how awful Harleysville Insurance is. Oh, and feel free to tell everyone you know, as well!In the meantime, I'm soooo grateful to have my parents nearby who are...

Home Without a Car

May 05, 2010

Knowing I would be stuck at home this evening without a car worried me all afternoon.It turned out to be totally fine and actually very nice. I played catch-up on apartment things. Ya know, dishes, mail, trash, etc. Things that I've been neglecting.I feel better when my apartment is more organized.Speaking of feeling better, I do feel better. Today I've only used I...

Wordless Wednesday - Family

May 05, 2010

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Allergies & Rubella

May 04, 2010

Do I have allergies?I don't know. I've never been diagnosed. Never been tested.I just know I am feeling miserable! It was annoying the past few days. But suddenly Monday night it jumped from annoying to miserable.I've got a runny nose, watery eyes (or runny eyes as I told my co-worker), sore throat, headache, and feeling like my head is heavy yet surrounded by...

An Hour

April 30, 2010

It was great to come home after work today, walk up to the front door and realize I had just short of an entire hour to myself. At home, where I could do what I want even if that meant doing nothing. I didn't have to scarf down a meal in a limited amount of time. I didn't have to re-pack bags or...

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Lulu...

April 20, 2010

Today is the 6th day I've been without a vehicle and have been forced to battle insurance.I was in a car wreck because a guy disregarded the red light in front of him and kept on driving into the intersection. I hit the brakes when I saw him, but it wasn't enough. CRASH!Thankfully I am fine. My car, poor Lulu, is not. I...

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Spring Break, 2010

April 12, 2010

It's nice to be with a teacher who gets a Spring Break. Last year we day-tripped to Chicago.This year we drove to the Washington D.C. area. With stops it was about 12 hours. The Lord protected us through all the construction and mountains and tunnels, etc.Here are some pics from the trip:The Washington D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival was going on.Josh's dinner one eveningUs...

Engagement Photos

April 10, 2010

We just got our engagement photos tonight, and Josh & I could not be happier!!I just had to post a few to share! Enjoy! ...

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Just a random update

March 31, 2010

Oh my goodness - I'm dreaming about the guest list! More like nightmares actually. We have over 400 on the guest list. The dream was that I discovered a list with over 50 more people we had to invited. Argh!That was a dream, but the reality is we are at over 400, and I keep thinking of more I'd like to invite.The next...

Go, Dunkin'!

March 28, 2010

Got to kill some time at Dunkin' Donuts this morning. I see they're now selling cool t-shirts, and they're celebrating 60 years in business.Got home, saw this email and see they're giving away free samples of their latest pick-me-up! ...

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Thursday Thoughts 3/25/10

March 25, 2010

It's supposed to rain all day. And I am fine with that. It's a light rain. Tomorrow sun should return. And it's NOT SNOWING!!!I am looking forward to being out east soon. Josh & I are going to our friends' wedding, and we couldn't be happier for them. It will be my 3rd wedding within 4 weeks, which makes me deliriously happy. I've...

Another Week

March 22, 2010

Looking Forward To . . .jean day(s)free pastry day at StarbucksJason & Gail's weddinga day offmeeting with the catereradding more states to Josh's & my "states we've visited" listwatching Josh's kids sing this weekendgettin' more wedding stuff donegetting to see friends & family fourth of July weekendseeing old friends out eastspring & summerthe flowers coming up in the front yardmy house being purged,...

We Compliment Eachother So Nicely!

March 19, 2010

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This Makes Me Giddy

March 19, 2010

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Thursday Thoughts

March 04, 2010

The sun is out, and it's been "warm" lately - up to 40 degrees. Yet, I still have to scrape frost off the car every morning this week. It exhausts me. And makes me late for work.I hate when I hear strange noises when I'm the only one in the building at work. It's a relief then to discover it was just an...

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Wordless Wednesday - Valentine's Day

March 03, 2010

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Fingers Crossed

February 28, 2010

Here's hoping for a stress-free week.Sunday night I look at my upcoming week and am amazed at how clear it is.I'm traveling for work Tuesday, which should be really good.Wednesday is an eye doctor appointment.And that's it.Amazing.I know it probably won't stay this way. I mean, with all these free evenings, it provides for many opportunities to do wedding stuff, which I do...

Birthday Hangover

February 27, 2010

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Sandwich Reminder

February 26, 2010

I saw this sandwich description that someone on facebook had made for lunch. It sounds so yummy I want to make it myself at some point. I know I'll forget about it, so this is a reminder to myself:brieturkeycranberryhoney mustardtoasted breadI could probably throw some romaine on there too.Hungry? ...

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Nostalgic

February 25, 2010

A year ago I was all distraught about saying goodbye to my last day in my 20's. I had big plans for a big celebration.This year I'm fine going to bed early. Tomorrow will be low-key. A nice dinner out with my sweetie. I'm looking forward to it.I've got plenty of other things on my mind. Such as planning a wedding.I've also been...

Looking for the Positives

February 25, 2010

I'm wearing my favorite long comfy sweater that's practically a robe.I'm also wearing blue jeans!I get to see old roomie Alicia for lunch today.I'm getting things done.I get to see Josh tonight!Dinner at John & Heather's tonight!Good news about a work event in May that equals less money we have to spend, YES!Good music that I get to listen to today.Encouraging friendsTomorrow's my...

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From Stress to Peace

February 23, 2010

This morning started getting stressful. Really stressful. Overwhelming. It took a break right about the same time I took a break (imagine that!), and then the afternoon was stressful as well. I was realizing all that needs to be done, and things were being added to my calendar like crazy.I had to run errands after work. While on the way to my first...

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Confessions of a Former TV Junkie

February 21, 2010

Is there anything good on TV anymore? For the first time in MANY years, I'm not watching ANY TV on a regular basis.I think my regular TV viewing probably started with ABC's TGIF. Those Friday night shows changed over the years, and I kept watching. Oh, and I can't forget Growing Pains, Who's the Boss, & Family Ties! I guess those came before...

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"He Went to Jared"

February 17, 2010

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Lent & Such

February 17, 2010

I was up late last night, and I'm having a hard time functioning today. I wanted to eat a banana for breakfast, but I couldn't open it. Grrr!Yesterday was Fat Tuesday, and the big local thing is to get paczkis (pronounced "pooch-key"), basically a glorified jelly filled donut - except for the Strawberries & Cream version; that is much better and totally worth...

The Best

February 09, 2010

Today I had the best father! Because he went out in the snow storm and brought me lunch!Today I had the best fiance! Because he called me midday, just to say hi!Today I had the best sister-in-law! Because she came over tonight just to hang and chat!Thank you, God, for blessing me! ...

Apathetic?!?

February 04, 2010

Apathetic?!? REALLY???Yah, for the first time that I am aware of, a reader checked their response to one of my blog postings as "apathetic."The lamest part is that it wasn't on one of my pointless posts of "I'm sleepy; I need coffee." or a post giving my readers the latest updates in my life. Nope. It was in response to a post where...

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Love

February 04, 2010

He loves me - even when I wear my brown velour sweatsuit. ...

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What's Goin' On?

February 02, 2010

Well, I feel like it's been awhile since I've posted. What's going on lately? . . .So looking forward to seeing Kate in town from Florida!We passed our interview with the Pastor of Church A so we can now start the process to plan the ceremony.We keep going around and around on a bridesmaid dress.I'm having fun planning food, music, special touches, etc.We...

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One Year Ago

February 01, 2010

Periodically I like to look back on my blog to see what I was doing a year before. This post from a year ago is one of favorites. It's good to go back and remember. Such an amazing experience to be a part of God's work!! Periodically I like to look back on my blog to see what I was doing a year...

Lunch Break

January 25, 2010

Sometimes I get so comfy cozy at home on my lunch break, curled up under a blanket on the sofa watching "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and munching on chocolate covered pretzels that I just want to stay here and not go back to the office. . . Sometimes I get so comfy cozy at home on my lunch break, curled up...

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Recent Pics

January 24, 2010

Our first taste testingGetting to be the Bride at David's Bridal.They never made a dressing room name tag for me as a bridesmaid!Josh's mom, my mom, and me waiting as Jen modeled bridesmaid dressesThis may or may not be a hint as to what you may see on the wedding day...Location of our receptionGetting ideas at the Century Center Bridal ExpoGetting ideas at...