Retraction

Ok, Chris has called me out. He didn't really lead me to believe that he and Emily would get engaged this summer. However, seeing as he said they would at least date a year...and the year would be up this summer...I concluded it might happen this summer through deductive reasoning. Pretty good for a non-scientific mind eh? LOL

I'm actually in science class right now! Hey, don't judge--I'm getting good grades too (Chris), for the most part (stupid Spanish). So I feel I can slack off sometimes in certain classes. Ok, I slack off all the time in this classes, but hey, I'm still going to have an "A" at the end of the semester, so who's gonna blame me?

I mean, if you KNOW a professor doesn't really expect anything but that you are in class on time, why exceed his expectations if you're getting a good grade?!? I'm no over-achiever. If I can ride under the radar and get good grades then why not?! I don't do this in every class. I'm the star of both my English classes and one of my education classes as well! And to say something for my science class, I do listen generally and comment if need be...and I'm ALWAYS early. So, my prof. likes me well enough, and I guess that's good enough for me! Anyway, I'm going to stop justifying my way of life to you all, I'm gonna start listening now! So there!

GOOD DAY TO YOU!

P.S.

For those of you who care--Chris Spicer has blogged!!! I know it's a miracle, and if you don't believe me you can check it out yourselves! (link to Chris's blog on right--->)

I have two papers to write today and a play to see tonight. The papers really aren't that bad though and I'm really looking forward to the play! It is Shakespeare's "Much ado about nothing"...or something (sorry I never read this play, so I forget the name...lol). I'm actually dragging Dave to the play too so you can ask him how he liked it.

I had the pleasure of talking to the one and only Daroline DaSilva today on the phone! She called me and we spent a wondrous 45 minutes talking of things that are going on in our lives. Thanks so much for calling Dee, it really meant alot to me.

Well, I'm off. I would love to get into the gym today at some point. I've been saying I'm going to start exercising all semester but I've only been to the gym twice so far. So, we'll try again today.

On an "up" note it stopped snowing and is getting back to "Spring-like" temperatures.

Chris

Spicer may have dropped out of our lives, but I learned this weekend that he has not forgotten us. I was privileged enough to catch Chris on IM and talked to him for bit. He is still in school and enjoying learning and looking forward to teaching. Of course you are all wondering if he is engaged yet...so I will post that part of the conversation.


myself--->stuffed up and running says: (4:41:37 PM)
so any proposals yet??? or up coming?

Spicer---->Hello End of the Term, Wasn't Expecting You So Soon says: (4:42:44 PM)
Business proposals? Hmmm. . . maybe I'll start up a deli shop

Hello End of the Term, Wasn't Expecting You So Soon says: (4:43:02 PM)
I could use the money for school but I doubt I have the capital to get it started

stuffed up and running says: (4:43:41 PM)
lol....that's Chris I miss...no no...ya know...the diamond ring kind...???

Hello End of the Term, Wasn't Expecting You So Soon says: (4:44:35 PM)
hahaha. . . it's been talked about but we sort of agreed at least a year of dating was a good thing

So, he's not engaged yet but after talking to him that may change in the summer? or later...not starting any rumors, but of course we all know Emily and Chris will be engaged eventually. ~sigh~ lovebirds.
Chris also sent me a recent pic. of himself and Emily and I told him I WOULD post it on my blog so people would know he's still alive but just love-struck.

Snow in the Spring

March the 20th was the first day of Spring. Today is the 25th...and it's snowing. Yes, you heard right, snowing. I am sitting in a coffee shop/book store in Asheville and watching the snowflakes fall outside the window. Granted, it's not a blizzard, but it is white. It's also pretty freakin cold! I am in thick jeans and a pretty thick hoodie and my teeth still chatter outside. Last week I was wearing tank tops and flip-flops! This week, Dave has once again donned his down jacket. Mother Nature is definitely getting a kick out of watching us get all ruffled over the weather. Well, I'm off to refill my coffee cup and indulge in some good ol' celebrity gossip. Thanks Pink is the New Blog!

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~brrrr~ toodles!

Here's the "buddies" aka my older sis's twins. finally figured out how to put larger pictures on. Don't ask me which one is which cause I have no clue unless they're wearing different things! Aren't they cute though! Gotta love the cheesy grins!
Gotta wash clothes then I think I'm gonna straighten my hair for the night. Peace!

the other side

I thought since I posted my brother's kid's pictures I should post my sister's as well! Here are her two oldest. I had pictures of her twins as well but they were too big to put on. I think that you can only have 140 kB's, Sis. Maybe i'll be able to post them later. I'm in class so I better start paying attention. Have a great day!

new table

Dave suprised me the other night with a new table! See, we had gotten our other table from my grandmother's basement. The old table was 50's style brown and metal. It did the job but it wasn't pretty. The new table is a gorgeous color of brown and it can even get bigger! I'm very excited about it. He didn't actually buy it but got it from one of our friends neighbors as they were getting a new one, or something like that. Either way, the table is beautiful and I love it! Thanks sweetie! I gotta go though. I'll post again soon.

HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!

I have my "I ~clover~ Ireland" shirt on today--V. cute. I've got my green earrings and a green ring and even some green eye liner on! I'm ready yo! lol Dave and I are having a St. Patrick's Day party tomorrow night. It was a night when more of our friends could come over, so we're doing it then instead of today. I'm excited about buying decorations today! yay! Maybe someone that comes will have a digatal camera and I can post some pictures on here from it. Anyway, I gotta print this paper out and get to class. Here are some St. Patties Pix for ya! The green river is in Chicago! They actually dye it that color every year for St. Patties! gross looking huh? And the other one is what they do for St. Patties in Ireland--DRINK GUINNESS! Yes, that IS a Ken doll, but hey, they start young over there, lol.

New niece/nephew

I'm going to be an aunt AGAIN! I found out last night, via a REALLY cute picture through e-mail (the one I posted), that my brother and sister-n-law are having another baby! It's due in October! I started crying immediately in the middle of school! I'm sure everyone thought I was having a nervous breakdown or something. Anyway, I'm VERY excited for them. I called them immediately to say "congrats" and can't wait to find out what the baby will be (boy/girl).

To update you since Dave and I got back from the road trip, I'm in school again and trying to survive a few late midterms. Our road trip was amazing and we had a blast driving all over. We did run into a bit of weather while we were driving out of Arkansas and into Texas (hence the monsoon bit in the last blog). We did get through it unscathed though and hung out in the town of Texarkana (yes, that does border Texas AND Arkansas). It was a cool town, very windy, took some cool pictures on the border of the two states that runs through town. Then we spent the night in a the middle of nowhere in Louisiana and decided to drive all the way home the next day. So, we drove through most of Louisiana, the middle of Mississippi, Alabama, and the top of Georgia. Then we stopped in Chattanooga for coffee w/ Adam and his girlfriend Julie and then continued on home. We arrived home about 2 a.m., but it was worth it to sleep in our own bed that night. So, great trip. I think we've decided to make it an annual thing. Who knows where we'll end up next year!

Texas or bust

Enjoyed the hot springs in Hot Springs, Arkansas--stop Now in Texas in town of Texarkana--stop Survived flooding of tent, monsoon while driving, and tornado watch--stop Will continue into Louisiana tomorrow--stop Update you later--stop Texas is hot--stop

Alabama and beyond

So we didn't end up leaving Chattanooga until around 3 pm on Monday afternoon. Then we drove straight to Alabama to the little town of Gadsden. In Gadsden there is a campground that has a 90 ft. waterfall in it--very picturesque. This is where we camped for the evening. Took some pictures of the waterfall, we'll post them when we get home.

On Tuesday we drove out of Alabama and through the top corner of Mississippi into Memphis, TN. On the way to Memphis we stopped at "the longest Natural Bridge this side of the Rockies." It was an out-of-the-way-small-hike into some beautiful wooded areas. Then, there it was, this MASSIVE piece of rock bridging a fairly good size gap in the mountain. Definately the best stop we have made so far. Dave really wanted to climb it, but I told him if every person that saw it climbed it, it wouldn't be there in a few years. lol

After that we spent the afternoon and evening in Memphis and saw some pretty amazing things there. We have OFFICIALLY seen "Graceland." For all you non-Elvis fans that's the home of the artist formally known as Elvis, lol. Pretty sweet. Then we drove into the center of Memphis. Did you know there's a pyramid in TN? We also saw the Mississippi river during sunset and ate at a little pub where Justin Timberlake, U2, Santana, ZZ Top, along with every other famous guitarist/artist has played. It also had all these guys guitars hung all over the walls, all signed of course.

After Memphis we drove into Arkansas to a very remote campground (but pretty terrific if I do say so myself). We set up our tent by the light of the headlights (and our new Propane Lantern). This morning we cooked breakfast over the fire and are now heading to, you'll never guess......a HOT SPRING!!! We get to bathe in this hot spring this afternoon!!!!!

So, I'll get off of here so Dave can get on. We're currently in a cafe' on "Clinton Blvd" (lol) in Little Rock, AK. Tomorrow we're headed into Texas and then probably home through Louisiana. We'll keep you updated!

Chattanooga

Hello from the state of Tennesee! Dave and are I still in Chattanooga at the moment but are heading to Alabama (we think) tonight. We may try to go to Memphis, TN this afternoon before we head tl Alabama for the night, but aren't really sure yet. We left Adam D.'s house this morning and are now at Panera Bread Co. blogging to you! This weekend we just hung out in Chattanooga and Dave and Adam did some rock climbing yesterday. Don't know if I'll be able to post any other pictures for this week, but we took some with Adam's digital yesterday, so here are some of the highlights. Catch you guys later! We gotta get back on the road.

p.s. Shannon, you misspelled the word "hence" in your mass e-mail the other day. You spelled it "hince." Jeez, you woulda thought you were homeschooled or something!

First day of the rest of Spring Break

YAY! Today is the last day of classes for the next week! I don't even have any homework to do during the break. I'm pretty pysched. By the way I DIDN'T fail the Spanish test I had on Tuesday, but I'm pretty sure I DID fail the one I took on Thursday. Ah well, that's not gonna get me down today! I have 3 more classes and then a bit of homework to finish. Tonight we're having our small group over for some pizza and games. Should be a good time. Just thought I'd say hello and good-bye to you all for a few days. I may check in from time to time during Spring break if we find an internet cafe'. So, adios amigos! Here's some fun pictures to send you on your way. So THIS is what pets do when we're away huh?