I am writing this post from Caribou Coffee in Oak Park. And yes, that's all this post is about.
The first 2 years of college, I didn't have a laptop and the second 2 years of college the one I was given was too fragile to cart around. So, it may seem really silly, but sitting at a coffee shop and connecting to the wireless internet is a big thrill for me. :) hahaha.
Doing a Word study about delight... more to come....possibly from other locatons. :)
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Hey Batter, Batter!
One night I was traveling on the Pink Line later than the work crowd rush.... Joe and I had tried to go see Louder Than A Bomb but it was sold out. SAD! I still really want to check it out next time it's in the area. Anyway, on the way home I had a conglomeration of strange experiences.
1.) I lost my earring. I was too sad because they were the sparkliest pair I owned.
2.) This man was yelling on his cell (not cool, sir) in a language I could not understand. All the sudden he broke into English accentuating each syllable loudly, "I. HAVE. MONEY. IN. MY. POCKETS!" All I gotta say is, this is the wrong line to be shouting that stuff on.
3.) It was a crowded train and I did not have the best spot for reaching the pole to hang on to. I decided I was seasoned enough at riding the train to just lean up against the car wall and balance. When the train pulls out of the stop it usually jerks once....I was prepared for that one jerk, but this time it jerked twice. I tumbled....TUMBLED! and ended up steadying myself by unknowingly putting my hand into this little old man's lap. How do you even recover from that?! "Sorry" doesn't seem to cut it when you've just gotten to 2nd base with a total stranger on the commute home, you know? (Is it 2nd base or 3rd...I was too afraid to search it on the Internet. There seems to be some discrepancy in the public knowledge pool. Who decides these things anyway?)
PS- I found my lost earring when I got home. SPARKLES forever!
1.) I lost my earring. I was too sad because they were the sparkliest pair I owned.
2.) This man was yelling on his cell (not cool, sir) in a language I could not understand. All the sudden he broke into English accentuating each syllable loudly, "I. HAVE. MONEY. IN. MY. POCKETS!" All I gotta say is, this is the wrong line to be shouting that stuff on.
3.) It was a crowded train and I did not have the best spot for reaching the pole to hang on to. I decided I was seasoned enough at riding the train to just lean up against the car wall and balance. When the train pulls out of the stop it usually jerks once....I was prepared for that one jerk, but this time it jerked twice. I tumbled....TUMBLED! and ended up steadying myself by unknowingly putting my hand into this little old man's lap. How do you even recover from that?! "Sorry" doesn't seem to cut it when you've just gotten to 2nd base with a total stranger on the commute home, you know? (Is it 2nd base or 3rd...I was too afraid to search it on the Internet. There seems to be some discrepancy in the public knowledge pool. Who decides these things anyway?)
PS- I found my lost earring when I got home. SPARKLES forever!
Good Luck!
Yesterday was a bad day.... work was funky, jr. highers were extra hyper, and I wore nylons all day. So it wasn't the end of the world, but it was enough to discourage me.
This morning I wanted everything to be fresh and new- maybe it was...I didn't have time to pay attention to it. Forgot to set my alarm last night...(Usually I am on the train by 7:15am) Today I woke up at 7:23. oops.
Sitting at work now feeling a little grungy cuz showering was not an option. As I left the office to grab a muffin and some chocolate milk for breakfast I ran into a door. Not like the "whew! I just caught myself and I hope nobody saw that" kind of ran into the door; the "Shoot! I just slammed my toes and nose against this wooden plank and I know everybody saw that" kind of ran into the door. hahahahaha. awesome.
Cyril told me I should have wore green clothes- Maybe that would've helped my luck this morning.
At least there is step class tonight. hallelujah!
This morning I wanted everything to be fresh and new- maybe it was...I didn't have time to pay attention to it. Forgot to set my alarm last night...(Usually I am on the train by 7:15am) Today I woke up at 7:23. oops.
Sitting at work now feeling a little grungy cuz showering was not an option. As I left the office to grab a muffin and some chocolate milk for breakfast I ran into a door. Not like the "whew! I just caught myself and I hope nobody saw that" kind of ran into the door; the "Shoot! I just slammed my toes and nose against this wooden plank and I know everybody saw that" kind of ran into the door. hahahahaha. awesome.
Cyril told me I should have wore green clothes- Maybe that would've helped my luck this morning.
At least there is step class tonight. hallelujah!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
New Snack of Choice
Found this the other day on my way home from work. It made me laughed the whole block home. Enjoy!
RAP SNACKS:
RAP SNACKS:
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| I love everything about this! Stay in School Bar-b-quin' with my HONEY |
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| "The official snack of hip hop" |
Zipitty Zipcar!
HAPPY PACZKI DAY!
(Yes I may be posting this after the fact, but my joy is as full now as then.)
I haven't been able to find my camera in awhile...otherwise you would see a picture of just how amazing Paczki Day was. For now, imagine me and Joe at 6:30am (it's not pretty I know, but this day improves my mood that early- promise!) standing beside a Sentra that is "orange" (really really extremely burnt orange) with 4 boxen of Paczki!
Those 4 dozen paczki were gone pretty quick here at work. One of the women even referred to me as 'the paczki fairy!' hahahaha. I am totally embracing that high calling and cannot wait to do it again next year. Thinking that a few more boxes will be necessary.
BTW, Zipcar was so great.... I love that their cars all have names! It was no coincidence that "my" "orange" Sentra was named SERENDIPITY! We love each other...pretty much. If you don't own a car, but you like to have one sometimes, you should join. It is super easy! Next year, let's all drive our zipcars to get paczkis. We will need the extra cargo space. :)
TAP, CHANGE!
I'm hooked... obsessed...in love...cannot get enough of STEP CLASS!
It's been about a month now and seriously - it is making all my fitness dreams come true. I have truly always wanted to go to a step class but never got up the courage or had the right time available. Now that I've started though I don't think I can stop.
I like how basic it is, but also varied so I am never bored. And, let's be honest- it kicks my butt EVERY TIME.I like the lingo....and the signs....and the counting....and the music...and the instructor's headset mic...pretty much everything!
My new fave thing to do is look up step class videos on youtube. This one is my fave right now. hahahaha. Not only is it entertaining (like the ones from the 80's), but it also gets me excited for all the advancing you could do on it. There are an endless amount of combos of moves you could do... it is fantastic!
My goal is to add a riser to the board by the end of the month... it is ridiculous how giddy I am about the thought of this. :) hahahaa. Everyone, go join a step class! Or at least watch some youtube videos of it! :)
It's been about a month now and seriously - it is making all my fitness dreams come true. I have truly always wanted to go to a step class but never got up the courage or had the right time available. Now that I've started though I don't think I can stop.
I like how basic it is, but also varied so I am never bored. And, let's be honest- it kicks my butt EVERY TIME.I like the lingo....and the signs....and the counting....and the music...and the instructor's headset mic...pretty much everything!
My new fave thing to do is look up step class videos on youtube. This one is my fave right now. hahahaha. Not only is it entertaining (like the ones from the 80's), but it also gets me excited for all the advancing you could do on it. There are an endless amount of combos of moves you could do... it is fantastic!
My goal is to add a riser to the board by the end of the month... it is ridiculous how giddy I am about the thought of this. :) hahahaa. Everyone, go join a step class! Or at least watch some youtube videos of it! :)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Been a Minute
So it's been a awhile since I posted on here. Oops! Sorry Mom.
The new developments this month were minimally epic:
1. Joscey and I introduced Aubey and Mariah to Andrew Peterson & the Captain's Courageous. Pretty much our BFF's. hahaha. We're counting on Elmhurst Christian Reformed to bring "Behold The Lamb" back to the Chicagoland area in 2012. Bless them if they do!
2. The Agave plant at the Garfield Park Conservatory is blooming. It may not sound like a big deal; but this plant only blooms ever 50 years. It is pretty awesome- as well as their show room full of blankets of colorful Spring flowers.
3. I am wearing a new scent of deodorant. Shower Clean and I have been together for many years now and I was hesitant to switch, but after visiting 3 Walgreens with no success; I was desperate. Fresh Oxygen and I are getting along really well. What if I go to Walgreens next time and they have both scents? What will I do? Will I go back to the familiar or stick with the exotic?
4. My parents visited and we had a blast. We spent a significant amount of time in Cicero at the Home Depot, Menards and Target. My bedroom has curtains, the armoire has doors and the living room has a rug now! It's pretty fantastic and homey and really generous of my parents to spend their vacation days helping me out. The parents came to Girls Got Game with my on Saturday and it was fun to have my Dad run the games. He is such a ham- the girls loved him. Additionally, I will need a few weeks (at least 1) to recover from the eating frenzy that was this weekend. It was just like being home... in a good way... a really good and delicious way!
5. Bowling is my new favorite pastime. I have to say that I have improved much since the days at Strikers in high school. I bowled above 100 both times which is probably a world record or something for me. (Let's not pretend like I don't know my exact scores: 153 and 139. XXX!) Dad would be incredibly proud of all the "shaking hands" I was doing.
6. The final touches have been put on the online housing process. And I am so excited for the students to use it in 2 weeks. I told a coworker the other day that I felt like I was birthing this! Blood, sweat and tears have gone into this year long project and I am DELIGHTED to have it accomplished. I am such a nerd that work made my updates. :)
7. I can now say that I have done a Beth Moore Bible study like all the other good Christian women out there. I kinda laughed when I came up with that as a solution, but this workbook is NO JOKE. It is packed with truth that I am so grateful for...still finding places of healing and disbelief the Lord is working on in my heart. Thankful He is doesn't see how long this sanctification process is taking and give up on me. He is wonderfully patient and faithful.
The new developments this month were minimally epic:
1. Joscey and I introduced Aubey and Mariah to Andrew Peterson & the Captain's Courageous. Pretty much our BFF's. hahaha. We're counting on Elmhurst Christian Reformed to bring "Behold The Lamb" back to the Chicagoland area in 2012. Bless them if they do!
2. The Agave plant at the Garfield Park Conservatory is blooming. It may not sound like a big deal; but this plant only blooms ever 50 years. It is pretty awesome- as well as their show room full of blankets of colorful Spring flowers.
3. I am wearing a new scent of deodorant. Shower Clean and I have been together for many years now and I was hesitant to switch, but after visiting 3 Walgreens with no success; I was desperate. Fresh Oxygen and I are getting along really well. What if I go to Walgreens next time and they have both scents? What will I do? Will I go back to the familiar or stick with the exotic?
4. My parents visited and we had a blast. We spent a significant amount of time in Cicero at the Home Depot, Menards and Target. My bedroom has curtains, the armoire has doors and the living room has a rug now! It's pretty fantastic and homey and really generous of my parents to spend their vacation days helping me out. The parents came to Girls Got Game with my on Saturday and it was fun to have my Dad run the games. He is such a ham- the girls loved him. Additionally, I will need a few weeks (at least 1) to recover from the eating frenzy that was this weekend. It was just like being home... in a good way... a really good and delicious way!
5. Bowling is my new favorite pastime. I have to say that I have improved much since the days at Strikers in high school. I bowled above 100 both times which is probably a world record or something for me. (Let's not pretend like I don't know my exact scores: 153 and 139. XXX!) Dad would be incredibly proud of all the "shaking hands" I was doing.
6. The final touches have been put on the online housing process. And I am so excited for the students to use it in 2 weeks. I told a coworker the other day that I felt like I was birthing this! Blood, sweat and tears have gone into this year long project and I am DELIGHTED to have it accomplished. I am such a nerd that work made my updates. :)
7. I can now say that I have done a Beth Moore Bible study like all the other good Christian women out there. I kinda laughed when I came up with that as a solution, but this workbook is NO JOKE. It is packed with truth that I am so grateful for...still finding places of healing and disbelief the Lord is working on in my heart. Thankful He is doesn't see how long this sanctification process is taking and give up on me. He is wonderfully patient and faithful.
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