Graduation Stuff

Ok so, I know I said that I was going to sleep this weekend and now it's almost midnight and I am posting -- but I just got off the phone with Austin.

Graduation Updates:

Thursday night there will be a fancy schmancy dinner. He is checking on times, prices and how many people he is allowed to have come.

Friday morning is graduation. All those wishing to attend have to be there at "0830"...graduation starts at "0900 hours" (hehe, that's a direct quote)

If you are interested in attending any of the events listed, please let either he or I know...

After graduation is completed, he is free to go!!!

Wooooo!

Also, he told the Navy he would be taking care of his own travel arrangements...so, he is flying with me! We got him on the same flight and will be arriving in Norfolk at 1254. Yay!

TGIF

 

After a week of inexplicable insomnia,  I have decided that this weekend is going to be all about rejuvenation...through sleep. Gotta rest up, after all, many exciting things to come in the next few weeks...we are in the teens! 19 days until RI :)

3 Weeks!

So, today is Wednesday...did you know that? I knew that it was Wednesday but the realization just hit me about 10 minutes ago that today is exactly THREE WEEKS, as in 21 days, until I land in RI!

Wooooooooot! Thought I would share with you all since I am currently supervising an orientation program and typing is way more silent--and let's face it, much less creepy--than if I just shouted out from the back of the auditorium :)

Pictures from Madison

So one of my new friends Tricia has fierce privacy settings on her Facebook and I have recently been alerted that my friends cannot see these photos unless they are friends with her! She has graciously sent me some of them so that I can post them here for all to see :)

Miss Tricia (one of the fab undergrad interns) and I out on the town. She is headed to USC for Student Affairs next year! woo!

  

Later that night was my introduction to Ian's pizza. I am eating Barbecue Steak and French Fry pizza here...delish.

 

This is Miss Melissa (another fab undergrad intern) and I rockin it out at the staff social at a bonfire...so glamorous.

Derek (yet another fab intern) was DETERMINED to play chubby bunny...

even if that meant doing it by himself. 

 

Tricia was gracious enough to invite me to see Rhythm and Booms with her and her family...we are all cuddled up and ready for the show!

Ahh, the Terrace. One of the top things that I will miss about UW. This is the back patio of their Student Union. Where they serve beer. For real.

So, there are the interns...minus Kevin, who i don't yet have a picture with for whatever reason...but! he is headed to Appalachian State for Student Affairs next year! yay Kevin!

done and done.

He PASSED! Yaaaaaaaaay!

It seemed to take forever for him to call and alert me of this last hurdle today, but he finally called and the news was good!

He passed his Inspection with a 100% and for his PT he did 100 sit ups in two minutes, 87 push ups in two minutes and ran his mile and a half in 10:02. wooooo.

So, bar anything extreme happening he is pretty much guaranteed graduation on August 1. (Thanks goodness--I don't think I could handle an altered countdown)

I am so proud and excited for the 30th to get here to see him in uniform!!

Oh, and the big thing about today? Now he gets to have his cell phone with him. They will be using their cells primarily for work during the day...so don't try to call him a lot, but will have privileges most nights so text him if you want to chat and I am sure he would love to get back to everyone.

Wooo! So excited.

New addition to the Blogroll

Yay! another friend caved.

Check Corey out at: http://amirambling.wordpress.com/

a note on "army wives"

Does anyone else watch this show?



I know it is on lifetime, and I am semi-disgusted with myself for liking it...so typical...I l-o-v-e, love this show!



It is so good, I feel like it showcases realistic relationships and I cry almost every week. I know! Me? Crying?



It's true. Either I have just become a huge sap or this show has something good going on, and I am inclined to believe the latter.

...and we're back.

And with plenty of updates! First and foremost, I hope that everyone had as good of a weekend as I did!



I enjoyed getting some R and R with the family and enjoyed a few days of boating, eating lots, enjoying fabulous weather, watching Wimbledon (tough break Federer) and watching fireworks at the town of Greenwood :)

You just can't order days like these.

  

Zach slalom skiing

  

Cousin Noah in the boat

  

My cousin Dylan and I getting ready for fireworks

  

Yay for fireworks right overhead!

In any case, I had a great weekend besides that in that I got to talk to Austin a WHOLE bunch!!! He passed his navigation test! Woo! One more evolution down!

Because he passed the test, on Wednesday, he got to have off base leave for the fourth. He was pretty excited about going to a parade for the fourth and then getting a tour of the newest ship in the Navy (which I cannot remember the name of at the moment...).

Unfortunately, he did not get to go to the parade after all, because he and his class didn't get the regiment clean in time, but they did get to go on the tour of the ship so that was exciting. They also got to go explore and hang around Newport, RI that night. He was pretty proud walking around on the 4th in his uniform :)

So, he has two more evolutions which take place tomorrow. He has his PT and PI left and will complete both of them tomorrow. They are the last things that stand in the way of him graduating on time, so cross your fingers!!! If he gets through this tomorrow, he will get his cell phone back and have calling privileges every night, and it will basically be just a waiting game until graduation, yay!

In other news, congratulations to my sorority little sister Katelyn who got engaged over the weekend to her long time boyfriend Joey! We are so happy for you guys!

I will --hopefully-- be back with good news tomorrow!

Outta Here!

I am out! I am officially heading up to my parents today and will be unreachable by cell phone, email or any other form of modern technology Thursday night through Sunday evening at our glorious cabin.

I am looking forward to long and luxurious days of boating, tubing, eating, watching fireworks, and general merriment.

I hope you enjoy the holiday weekend with friends, family and loved ones. Happy Fourth of July!

July 2008: the month of emotional turmoil

I can't believe that it is July already.

This month is going to be insane for me and my emotions. On one hand I do not want this month to end because it means that I am going to be done with my internship and be leaving Wisconsin...

On the other hand I will get to see Austin and all my friends in VA and GA and be reunited with my pup!

This month will alternately crawl and fly by...I just know it already.

So, in the spirit of reflection, here is the beginning of my list of things I will/will not miss about WI...

Things I will miss:

• Sarah, Tricia, Melissa, Derek and Kevin (in no particular order)
• Ian's pizza...pictures to come but they have flavors like "Lasagna," "Macaroni and Cheese," and "Steak Barbecue and French Fry"
• Being within driving distance to my family for the first time in 5 years 
• Being within reasonable driving/walking distance to: Einstein's, Cosi, Noodles and Co., and J.Crew
• Temperate Weather 
• Indie Coffee
• Concerts on the Square
• The Farmer's Market 

Things I will not miss:

• Counting down to seeing Austin 
• The uncomfortable twin bed I currently sleep on 
• Not having a Bingley foot warmer at night
•  Being far away from my friends!
• Having to explain the difference between Southern and Hillbilly
• Having people get whiplash every time I say "y'all"
• Not being crunchy cool enough to have a bike
• Almost being run down by mopeds