This is what I decided on for my Halloween costume:
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
An Ode to my Lil Bro
Ok, so this isn't going to be an ode in the traditional poetic sense, but it is in honor of my little brother, David, who reached the end of his 24th year of existence on this earth today. These are just a few of my memories of him throughout the years.
I vaguely remember the day he was born because it was the day we moved into the little house in Denham Springs (I was only 2 years old). He was a chunky little kid for a few years which is funny because he is now the skinniest of us all. Every now and then he would have the most awesome blond 'fro you've ever seen and then Mom would realize it was time for a haircut.
For a few years in a row we got to spend his birthday in a hotel in Hammond because Dad would have work meetings and they would pay for us to stay. Buffet breakfast and a swimming pool!!!
He was always there, right behind me in school. We had band trips and Science Olympiad and choir and 4-H together. After he graduated high school he and I moved away from home together (I transferred schools after 2 years at LSU). I still remember the day we drove away in my little green Saturn up to Monroe to move into the dorms. He was so together and I was a wreck. The smallest things would upset me, but he was there to help me through.
When he left on his mission the next year I knew I would miss him. I somehow kept up with writing to him - an email every week. He's the only one I've managed to do that for.
I love his sense of humor and his perspective on life. I love the things we've shared and want to always be able to share special moments with him as well as my other siblings. So, on this special day I want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my one and only little brother! :-)
I vaguely remember the day he was born because it was the day we moved into the little house in Denham Springs (I was only 2 years old). He was a chunky little kid for a few years which is funny because he is now the skinniest of us all. Every now and then he would have the most awesome blond 'fro you've ever seen and then Mom would realize it was time for a haircut.
For a few years in a row we got to spend his birthday in a hotel in Hammond because Dad would have work meetings and they would pay for us to stay. Buffet breakfast and a swimming pool!!!
He was always there, right behind me in school. We had band trips and Science Olympiad and choir and 4-H together. After he graduated high school he and I moved away from home together (I transferred schools after 2 years at LSU). I still remember the day we drove away in my little green Saturn up to Monroe to move into the dorms. He was so together and I was a wreck. The smallest things would upset me, but he was there to help me through.
When he left on his mission the next year I knew I would miss him. I somehow kept up with writing to him - an email every week. He's the only one I've managed to do that for.
I love his sense of humor and his perspective on life. I love the things we've shared and want to always be able to share special moments with him as well as my other siblings. So, on this special day I want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my one and only little brother! :-)
Friday, June 19, 2009
It's All Been Done
Well folks, I figured it was about time I post on here about graduation. Two weeks ago (5 June 2009) I graduated from the University of Denver with my Master's of Library and Information Science. Yes, it's official! I'm a real live (unemployed) librarian! As my Uncle David put it, I'm officially over-qualified. Now if I could just get a decent library job (preferably in Colorado so I don't have to move) then I'll be all set.
Anyway, most of my family was able to come to my graduation. Only my little sister couldn't be there in person, but thanks to modern technology she was able to watch it on the Internet. Even my friend from high school, Erica, came out for this special occasion. It was lots of fun hanging out with her and spending time with family.
I want to write more, but the muse is not with me right now. I'll have to let this suffice until I can think and not just babble on and on about nothing.
Anyway, most of my family was able to come to my graduation. Only my little sister couldn't be there in person, but thanks to modern technology she was able to watch it on the Internet. Even my friend from high school, Erica, came out for this special occasion. It was lots of fun hanging out with her and spending time with family.
I want to write more, but the muse is not with me right now. I'll have to let this suffice until I can think and not just babble on and on about nothing.
Friday, May 29, 2009
One Week
That's right folks! If you've been keeping up with my countdown to graduation you know that I am now only one week away from getting my Master's in Library and Information Science. It's been a long hard road, especially here at the end when all motivation went out the window, but I'm starting to feel like I can breathe again. I only have a couple of little things left to do and turn in, but I know I can get it all done. Of course, then I have to get things ready for family and one of my best friends from high school coming into town for the ceremony... not to mention the ever daunting job search. We'll see where things go from here...
...and, yes the title of this post is a reference to one of my favorite bands - Barenaked Ladies :-)
...and, yes the title of this post is a reference to one of my favorite bands - Barenaked Ladies :-)
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Weekend Road Trip and Camping
This past weekend I took the opportunity to get out of the big city with some friends (Julia LeBaron, Lisa Anderson, and Jason Baldwin) and go camping in the mountains. What an awesome experience!!! We met up Friday morning, packed the car, squeezed ourselves in, and went on our merry way to Ouray, CO, about 6 hours drive from Lone Tree. We had such a good time cooking over a fire, hiking to 2 waterfalls, driving in the mountains, soaking in the hot springs, shopping, and laughing. I took tons of pictures (before my camera died) of the scenery and fun poses. This is just a sampling.
Watch the road, Jewels!
Having fun being a backseat driver!
Can I help you, Jason?
There you are, Lisa!
Breakfast in bed!?! Thanks, Jason!
Overlooking Ouray
Watch the road, Jewels!Having fun being a backseat driver!Can I help you, Jason?There you are, Lisa! After unloading the car but before setting up camp. That's a lot of stuff!
Breakfast in bed!?! Thanks, Jason!Lower Cascade Falls... BEAUTIFUL!!!
Overlooking OurayBox Canyon Falls... AMAZING!!!
Overlooking Silverton
Christ of the Mines Shrine
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