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You mean … I’m graduating?!

Apr 22

Posted by Bobbi in College Stories, Diet & Exercise, Fitness, Ideas, Lists, Memories, Moving, School, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

The feeling has finally sunk in. I took two out of my three finals yesterday and classes are over. I woke up this morning all ready to lounge around, do nothing and sit in my pajamas all day. Yeah, not happening. I’m too excited! I made myself a very nice breakfast (albeit healthy), folded clothes, ran a few more loads, played with the dogs and paid a couple bills. I’ve got some errands to run this afternoon, but I’m going to save that for after Tom is home for lunch.

I got some good news this week. We finally know where we will be moving and where I will be attending law school beginning in the fall. Unfortunately, I did not get into my top choice, but PLEASE do not comment and say “I am so sorry” because I am totally fine with it. My top choice was a private school and although it would have been so nice to live back at home near my friends and family, it would have cost us SO much more. With my school, I will be saving about $22,000 because of my scholarship. Also, Tom and I will be able to start our marriage completely fresh and on our own; not that I wouldn’t prefer to have his family and mine closer for us to lean on when we need them, but I really think it will help our marriage to be away. We’ve already told our families that our house will be the “vacation house” so they will have to come visit. I am so incredibly excited (and proud of myself) because I am actually doing it - really and truly going to law school!!!

With finals and all that, I have seriously been slacking with working out, and my good eating habits have gone out the window. This morning, I started up again. The gym is going to be my last “errand” of the day and when I get back from that, I will be shredding. I weighed myself this morning AND I GAINED A POUND FROM LAST WEEK. UGH. I was talking with a friend and she recommended that I should stop weighing myself and instead get a measuring tape to measure myself once a week. With all the strength training I’m doing, it makes more sense to pay attention to the inches but not the pounds.

And lastly, I was tagged by one of my favorite people to post a picture of myself that I JUST took. I took three and couldn’t choose, so I’ll just post all of them:

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Um yeah. Still in my pajamas, hair unwashed, face unwashed, and … I haven’t even brushed my teeth yet. Why did you make me do this, Rachael?!

I am going to get a couple other people to do this, so consider yourself tagged Tiffany, Jessica, Katharina, and Lynn! Here are the rules:

Take a picture of yourself right now.
No primping or preparing.
Just snap a picture.
Load the picture onto your blog.
Tag some people to play along.

Have fun! :)

Graduation

Apr 3

Posted by Bobbi in College Stories, Memories, Occasions, School | 4 Comments

One month from today, I will be getting ready to graduate. Along with hundreds of other students, I will have the privilege of walking across the stage of the O’Dome and will accept my diploma. This time, graduating feels very different. When I graduated from high school, I felt like my life was just starting. I had so very much to look forward to – moving away from home, being closer to Tom, starting over on my grades (not that they were bad in high school, but I always like the thought of having a clean slate). Everyone that I graduated with was saying goodbye, and it was a bittersweet feeling. Now, I am dreading saying goodbye to some of the very best friends I have ever had. I’m not going to miss the classes, papers or bus rides. But I’ll have a really difficult time when I have to say goodbye to those that I have become so close to. Thankfully, they will all be at my wedding. They are the types of friends that you want for a lifetime.

Although I don’t feel like I am just starting my life, I am entering a new chapter. After years and years and years of dreaming about law school, I am on my way! I have literally dreamt about going to law school since I was in elementary school. I’ll also be bringing with me to my new school a husband and a family (well, the dogs and cat are our family, too). I am so excited about what the future holds for me.

Reflecting on the past four years really makes me feel proud and successful. There have been many challenges along the way – three major changes, relationship troubles, friendship troubles, trying to balance school, work and play – but I’ve managed to do it all. All the goals I set up for myself I have accomplished, and I am so very proud to say that.

This morning, I am going to be mailing my graduation announcements to friends and family. It’s a way for me to say, “Hey, look, I did it! I reached my goals!” It’s one of the most rewarding feelings.

For those of you who are graduating – whether it be from college, high school, or even if you’re just experiencing a change in your life in the next few months – I wish you nothing but luck and success. I can’t wait to hear all about your journies (hopefully, you’ll be sharing them).

Spring is Here!

Mar 17

Posted by Bobbi in College Stories, Diet & Exercise, Family, Fitness, Hunter, Product Reviews, Reading, Relationships, Remington, School, Weather | 3 Comments

Well hello there, street people! Been awhile, hasn’t it? I have been so incredibly B U S Y that I have kind of forgotten about my website for a little while. It was a much needed break, though. Don’t worry, I missed all of you and am back to posting on a regular basis!

Last week was my spring break and I spent it working fulltime at an attorney’s office. I have been trying to find a job in an attorney’s office for the entire time I’ve been in college, and of course I found it right when I’m on my way out. I had fun despite the fact that I just did office work for a week. I filed, answered telephones, sent faxes, and made labels for letters to be mailed out. It doesn’t matter though, it will look good on my resume. At the end of the week, the attorney asked me to work every Friday, which will most likely turn into more work after I graduate! Speaking of law, I haven’t heard back about law school, but I should start to hear back fairly soon.

What else has been going on… the weather! It is absolutely GORGEOUS! The azaleas, dog woods and wild plums are in full bloom and our little family is loving it. Tom was lucky enough to go out on the boat a few times this past weekend, but I was busy doing wedding preparations, so I didn’t. Hunter went out on the boat for the first time, and just like Remington he loved every minute of it. We’ve got some great pictures on the hard drive, so I’ll have to get those and show them to you all.

Wedding plans are coming along nicely. I slightly altered the color – instead of “Wild Orchid” on the David’s Bridal web site, we’re now going with “Lilac.” The other color is called “Clover.” The moms have their dresses, and the bridesmaids have at least started to look. I am going to have three bridesmaids, because of a falling out with one of them. It’s easier to have three because there won’t be as much drama, but my feelings are hurt because of the way it all went down. Anyway.

This weekend, we also met with the priest that will be marrying us. He gave us a book of readings to choose from and information that we will need to set all the music up for the mass. It was really nice to talk with him. He has been the monsignor at my church since before I was born, so I have completed all my sacraments under him. He also married my mom and stepdad in 2003, so he knows the entire family.

Flowers are set. My bouquet will consist of green and white hydrangeas and freesia, and a single green (very light … almost yellow) rose in the middle. The rose is significant because my deceased paternal grandfather was a wholesale florist and absolutely loved yellow roses. Since the yellow won’t match with our colors, we’re going with green. It’s so beautiful!

We also went to two cake tastings and decided on a cake baker/decorator. We’re doing a three tier with cornilly lace, and a sheet cake that will be decorated the same. Very simple yet elegant, which is exactly what we wanted.

In other news … I planted an herb garden yesterday! I only have four herbs in it because it’s just a small window box – basil, sage, flat leaf parsley and mint.

And, after a two week hiatus from the gym because of my sinus infection and working, I went back last night. It was a little rough, but I’m going back tomorrow. They actually demonstrated some safety equipment while I was there, which was kind of strange. I should have pushed myself to go today, but I didn’t. Tomorrow I’m going first thing in the morning and doing cardio and strength training. I got some tips from my soon to be brother-in-law and that will also help jumpstart my weight loss again.

Off to finish the laundry and get ready for bed. I have gotten back into the habit of reading right before bed again. I really missed it!

Light Shines Through

Mar 7

Posted by Bobbi in College Stories, Diet & Exercise, Ideas, Memories, Remington, School, Weather, Wedding | 10 Comments

I was so sick that I ended up going to the Urgent Care Center on Thursday, where I was diagnosed with a very bad sinus infection and given an antiobiotic and a cough syrup to help me sleep at night. Yesterday, after ONE DOSE of the antibiotic (and a good night’s sleep), I was feeling 75% better. I actually got up, got ready, and ran some errands!

The night before I was looking on Craigslist for jobs and came across an ad for a legal assistant for next week only. If anything, I could use the extra money, even if it isn’t an ongoing job. Anyway, I submitted my resume and got a call back! I will be working Monday and Tuesday full time to help a local law firm get caught up while one of their adminstrative assistants is on vacation. I spoke with the head attorney about possibly getting a more regular job and he said it is very possible. So, please keep your fingers crossed that I dazzle this guy and he’ll want me to stay on!

Since I’ve been feeling better since yesterday, I’ve gone crazy with cleaning. The apartment got so bad that I just buckled down and did some of the really necessary cleaning – like the bathrooms. I even washed the shower liner! On the agenda for today is laundry (I feel like I’m always doing laundry), finishing up cleaning, dusting, and then who knows what. I’m hoping that Tom and I can go somewhere to use our camera (like the botanical gardens or something). It’d be a neat date idea, too.

It has really warmed up the past couple days, and it feels SO GOOD. Seriously, I love being able to have the windows open and enjoy the warmth. It got a little too warm yesterday, but once I turned the fans on in the apartment it was much better. Since it warmed up, I decided to get out my ice cream attachment for the mixer. I just made vanilla ice cream using a recipe that came with the attachment, since I’ve never done it before. It’s actually really easy! I’ll let you know how it turns out.

Other than the two days of work, I don’t have any plans for spring break. I’m going to probably need to go home to do some wedding stuff. I’m going to use the time to get ahead in my classes and take care of some impending assignments, and one of my goals is to do some work on this site. I want to incorporate more weekly articles that you can expect on the same day every week. What would you like to see more of on this web site? Be honest, I’d like your ideas!

I need to get out of this room … Remy is stinking it up with his farts!

WHOA Weekend!

Jan 26

Posted by Bobbi in College Stories, Diet & Exercise, Memories, Occasions, Product Reviews, Wedding, What!? | 4 Comments

I had an incredible weekend. It started Thursday night when Tom’s best friend flew into town, and ended with him leaving yesterday. I’ll bullet point this stuff, because it’s easier for me to do it that way.

Friday: Went out to breakfast with Kevin while we waited for Tom to finish up work. When we got back (we were only gone for an hour) we noticed that the dogs had attacked our couch. It was in the middle of the flour with the bottom cushion ripped out. Tom came home so we went to lunch with Amy and had long island iced teas and a Washington Apple shot to celebrate our engagement. Came back and kept drinking. Tom’s brother and another friend arrived and our night of silly drinking began. The night ended with me falling over the dog gate and now I have two huge bruises on my butt.
Saturday: Woke up feeling ROUGH. Went to breakfast (I barely made it) and got it free because there was hair in my eggs (ew). Took a nap for a couple hours, got cleaned up and headed out to buy stuff for our engagement party. Got over to Amy’s (where the party was at) at about 7:30 to begin grilling and to get everything set up. Long story short, the night ended at 3:30am when Tom and I finally got to crash into bed.
Sunday: Not feeling bad at all, surprisingly! Hung out with everyone until Tom’s brother and friend left. Kevin went to lunch with his parents and we cleaned up the apartment. Kevin left around 6:15pm.

The only bad thing about the weekend was that it was NOT good for my diet! Luckily though everyone around me is on detox because we did so much boozing this weekend. I seriously considered looking into buying some Lipovox to at least get down to where I was last week, but it’s really not in my best interest.

Now I’m reading for my History of American Violence class, doing laundry, and getting caught up on other schoolwork. It’s a pretty dreary day outside, too. Good day to drink lots of water, elliptical it up, and relax!