June 21, 2011
June 10, 2011
Throwback Friday
In honor of Fan Fest this week in Nashville (insert pouty face here for not being there), I would like to reminisce about my Sugarland weekend
in VA in Summer 2008.
Most of you probably don't know of my love for this duo. Their music speaks volumes to my heart and has got me through some really touch times. I've had the pleasure to meet them several times and Jennifer & Kristian are the nicest people ever. Jennifer even quoted meeting me, in an online interview, that I was one of her "favorite fan moments." Pretty freakin' cool, right. She even remembers my name. HOLLA!
I went up to VA Beach on Friday, laid out at the pool all day & then hit the beach so I could get as close to the stage as possible. Front row...not bad for an hour wait in line. Incredible show as usual.
The next stop was Bristow, VA on Saturday. I stopped by one of my sorority sisters, Lindsey's place, & we proceeded to the venue where we over-indulged in cold bevvies...even peed in the woods.I met my pal, Annie, the bass player for Sugarland so we could hang out a bit. Annie, at the time, was collecting vintage grape cluster lamps. I actually had one so I boxed it up and met her at will call to give it to her. In appreciation, Annie hooked us up with All-Access passes and some amazing seats. Thanks again, Annie!!
Once again the show was amaze-balls!
Annie Clements & me backstage
Annie in actionI'm really sad I'll be missing their show next week in NC. Bummed, really.
If you haven't seen Sugarland live, its a MUST. Best show ever & you won't regret it...promise!
June 3, 2011
Throwback Friday
Throwback Friday is back!
And talk about this week's Blast from the Past!
Now that summer is pratically here, it always makes me think about the summer's of my childhood, teenage & college years.
This week's installment is dedicated to my childhood and highschool BFFs.
And talk about this week's Blast from the Past!
Now that summer is pratically here, it always makes me think about the summer's of my childhood, teenage & college years.
This week's installment is dedicated to my childhood and highschool BFFs.
We were inseparable. And could cause some major trouble when we were together.
This was taken at Myrtle Beach, in 1998, before all of us went off to college.
I was the only one who went to ECU so it was so special to spend one last weekend with my "sisters." I remember this trip very fondly.
We had a great time sneaking into clubs, meeting boys, watching the sun come up over the ocean while contemplating life, and who could forget trying to find Krista who went MIA the last night we were there.
Over the years, we have drifted apart and are not as close as we once were.
However, I can say that I love these girls like I always have and I miss them.
I was the only one who went to ECU so it was so special to spend one last weekend with my "sisters." I remember this trip very fondly.
We had a great time sneaking into clubs, meeting boys, watching the sun come up over the ocean while contemplating life, and who could forget trying to find Krista who went MIA the last night we were there.
Over the years, we have drifted apart and are not as close as we once were.
However, I can say that I love these girls like I always have and I miss them.
Hopefully, we can all get back to MB and try to relive that weekend...well almost...I don't think our husbands would appreciate us meeting boys.
Love you, ladies!
Love you, ladies!
Krista, Janet, myself, & Hope
Myrtle Beach, SC 1998
May 26, 2011
Wheew What a Ride
After 3 years I have finally finished!
HOORAY!!!
Although I walked across the stage to get my diploma last week, I still had this stressful cloud hanging over my head.
Even though I had completed my school requirements to graduate I still was not a Respiratory Therapist. I still had the nerve racking Boards looming ahead.
I am proud to announce that I passed my Boards yesterday. I am now a Respiratory Therapist.
Now I just have to get a job. Until then I'm gonna do some relaxing and start to study for my two-part registry.
And I want to send many thanks to my wonderful husband who has been my biggest supporter and motivator through this long journey. Also many thanks to all of my friends and co-workers for your support and continuous words of encouragement. I couldn't have made it through without all of you.
HOORAY!!!
Although I walked across the stage to get my diploma last week, I still had this stressful cloud hanging over my head.
Even though I had completed my school requirements to graduate I still was not a Respiratory Therapist. I still had the nerve racking Boards looming ahead.
I am proud to announce that I passed my Boards yesterday. I am now a Respiratory Therapist.
Now I just have to get a job. Until then I'm gonna do some relaxing and start to study for my two-part registry.
And I want to send many thanks to my wonderful husband who has been my biggest supporter and motivator through this long journey. Also many thanks to all of my friends and co-workers for your support and continuous words of encouragement. I couldn't have made it through without all of you.
April 29, 2011
Throwback Friday
Why yes I have been MIA recently. I have to admit I've been a little stressed and busy. So until school is done and I've passed my boards, Throwback Friday is on a little vacation. I know, I know...I can hear your sobs from here. I promise to start it back up as soon as I can.
But just for a little update, I did have a wonderful interview at Duke. Now I'm not getting my hopes up too much. Its Duke, for heaven's sake. They only hire the best (well atleast thats what I'm telling myself) and the market is really competitive right now and even the health care industry is cutting jobs and budgets.
I won't hear anything for another 2 to 3 weeks but that's okay. What will be will be. Right now I have to concentrate on finishing school (2 more weeks, yo) and taking my exam to get licensed.
So until then, if I don't post or comment, it doesn't mean I don't love yaw'll; cuz you know I do. So send up some prayers and keep everything crossed for me. Peace!
But just for a little update, I did have a wonderful interview at Duke. Now I'm not getting my hopes up too much. Its Duke, for heaven's sake. They only hire the best (well atleast thats what I'm telling myself) and the market is really competitive right now and even the health care industry is cutting jobs and budgets.
I won't hear anything for another 2 to 3 weeks but that's okay. What will be will be. Right now I have to concentrate on finishing school (2 more weeks, yo) and taking my exam to get licensed.
So until then, if I don't post or comment, it doesn't mean I don't love yaw'll; cuz you know I do. So send up some prayers and keep everything crossed for me. Peace!
April 13, 2011
Is This Legal?
No, you are not seeing double, triple or even quadruple. Yes, this is all liquor. And we have two more bins full of the stuff. So much in fact, I'm renaming "Casa des Costello" to "Costello Speakeasy."
I'm sure you're asking where in the hell did we get all this booze. No, we didn't rob the local ABC store. My mother-in-law has finally made the move from Iowa to North Carolina.
She owned a bar.
She closed the bar.
Now we own bar...well not really but we could. We have more liquor than ECU's campus.
Whose ready to party?
Seriously...
We need help with consuming all this goodness.
And on top of all this we just bottled 2 cases of home brew & have another 5 gallons fermenting that will be kegged in another week.
Issues?
Perhaps.
I'm sure you're asking where in the hell did we get all this booze. No, we didn't rob the local ABC store. My mother-in-law has finally made the move from Iowa to North Carolina.
She owned a bar.
She closed the bar.
Now we own bar...well not really but we could. We have more liquor than ECU's campus.
Whose ready to party?
Seriously...
We need help with consuming all this goodness.
And on top of all this we just bottled 2 cases of home brew & have another 5 gallons fermenting that will be kegged in another week.
Issues?
Perhaps.
March 25, 2011
Throwback Friday
On Monday, my little girl will be 8. I remember the day I brought her home. Suzie was soooo tiny and I was completely in love. The week before, I had gone and bought her some toys, a bed and all the puppy essentials. I went to Target and bought a pink baby blanket, which she still has, and a play pen. No child of mine was to sleep in a crate; I wanted nothing but the best for my new little pup.
Today Suzie looks nothing like she did when she was a pup. She has grown into a beautiful, lovely lady..well aside from licking her lady bits. She still has my heart.
A lot of my friends have "real" children these days and I can't imagine having one myself. Its strange to some of you, I know, that I don't have this overwhelming desire to be a mother to something other than a furbaby. Don't get me wrong, I like kids and I love holding and spending time with my friends' kids. I guess just for me, I was born without that biological clock. Or its just broke. But whatever the reason, I can sorta understand the love that parents have for their children. Because I've been spending so much time with babies, both personally and professionally, I've realized that I talk to Suzie and treat her just like I do the human babies. So in a weird way, I get it.
I love this dog more than anything. I mean its right up there for the unconditional love I have for my husband. I'd be devastated and lost without "my little Suzie girl." She makes me smile and laugh and angry sometimes...like right now while she is trying to rip paperwork to shreds. Ahh, who needs that silly paperwork right? Go ahead, play and have fun! Don't worry; mama will clean it up.
Happy Birthday, Suzie!
Today Suzie looks nothing like she did when she was a pup. She has grown into a beautiful, lovely lady..well aside from licking her lady bits. She still has my heart.
A lot of my friends have "real" children these days and I can't imagine having one myself. Its strange to some of you, I know, that I don't have this overwhelming desire to be a mother to something other than a furbaby. Don't get me wrong, I like kids and I love holding and spending time with my friends' kids. I guess just for me, I was born without that biological clock. Or its just broke. But whatever the reason, I can sorta understand the love that parents have for their children. Because I've been spending so much time with babies, both personally and professionally, I've realized that I talk to Suzie and treat her just like I do the human babies. So in a weird way, I get it.
I love this dog more than anything. I mean its right up there for the unconditional love I have for my husband. I'd be devastated and lost without "my little Suzie girl." She makes me smile and laugh and angry sometimes...like right now while she is trying to rip paperwork to shreds. Ahh, who needs that silly paperwork right? Go ahead, play and have fun! Don't worry; mama will clean it up.
Happy Birthday, Suzie!
I'm mama's lil pirate...ARRGGHHH
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