Today is my final week at work. It's bittersweet showing the new tutor how things are done and watching the kids interact with her, but ultimately it is for the best. I need to be with my future husband and get a full time job so I can use my college degree. I will miss the kids very much, but I know how adaptable they are and I don't think they will have a problem with someone else.
I have an interview tomorrow, so tonight I will be driving up to Santa Barbara and then heading to the interview at 9am. Then Brian and I will be driving home together in my car, I will drop him off at home, and then I will go to work. Needless to say, I'm going to be exhausted.
I had dinner with Jenn last night at BJ's, and that was so much fun. I'm sad to be moving now because I think she's a really great friend and I wish we could spend more time together. But I also know Brian and I will be coming down at least once a month so hopefully everything will work out for the best. I'm going to miss her!
This past weekend we got a lot of stuff done at the apartment again, hanging up pictures and trying to make it look more homely. You can see the album here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/110765024091697507770
Brian and I also created a wedding website, which you can find here:
http://www.ewedding.com/sites/ernstwedding
We are very excited about our upcoming wedding, and still have so much to do. It really is a never ending process but after we meet with a DJ this weekend things should feel better. This whole week is going to be a mix of many emotions for me: nervous, anxious, excited, sad, exhausted...but I'm excited for Easter and look forward to a new time in my life!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Happy Anniversary(s) and Moving Day
Where has the time gone!? Every time I turn around I swear another year goes by. Today is my one year blogging anniversary! My oh my! I have had lots of fun cataloging our adventures and hope to continue as my fiance and I get married (six months!) and start our family in a few years.
Earlier, you know, when it was still the 18th, Brian and I celebrated 4 years of dating. It is kind of bittersweet to realize this will be our last day celebrating our anniversary on the 18th of March, but exciting because we our getting married and our new anniversary will be September 18, exactly six months later. We kept it pretty low key this year...reason to come...and decided to eat some leftovers at home and then go out for Pinkberry. We exchanged some pretty simple but exciting presents (he got a ps3 game, while I got some DVDs and a book) as well as sweet cards. I think we're settling in haha.
So, the reason for the low key anniversary? We're moving today!
Surprise!
We are moving into our new apartment in Santa Barbara this weekend, which Brian will stay at permanently, while I finish up my two weeks at work. We are very excited to start our lives together and create a (little) home for ourselves. It will be difficult being away from friends and family, but ultimately it is the best decision for Brian in order for him to finish his PhD. So, Brian is going up tomorrow afternoon, and I will come up tomorrow night with my car packed to the brim! Grandma's chair, and my Dad's Grandma's coffee table. Plus whatever else I can fit.
It's going to be a busy weekend, but I think it will be an exciting one too. Here's to new adventures!
Earlier, you know, when it was still the 18th, Brian and I celebrated 4 years of dating. It is kind of bittersweet to realize this will be our last day celebrating our anniversary on the 18th of March, but exciting because we our getting married and our new anniversary will be September 18, exactly six months later. We kept it pretty low key this year...reason to come...and decided to eat some leftovers at home and then go out for Pinkberry. We exchanged some pretty simple but exciting presents (he got a ps3 game, while I got some DVDs and a book) as well as sweet cards. I think we're settling in haha.
So, the reason for the low key anniversary? We're moving today!
Surprise!
We are moving into our new apartment in Santa Barbara this weekend, which Brian will stay at permanently, while I finish up my two weeks at work. We are very excited to start our lives together and create a (little) home for ourselves. It will be difficult being away from friends and family, but ultimately it is the best decision for Brian in order for him to finish his PhD. So, Brian is going up tomorrow afternoon, and I will come up tomorrow night with my car packed to the brim! Grandma's chair, and my Dad's Grandma's coffee table. Plus whatever else I can fit.
It's going to be a busy weekend, but I think it will be an exciting one too. Here's to new adventures!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Lessons in Yucky
While doing some reading comprehension exercises today I asked Cameron if he would rather learn about algae or guinea pigs. His response:
"Algae because its gross, and I like to learn about things that are yucky!"
Well, as long as you're learning.
"Algae because its gross, and I like to learn about things that are yucky!"
Well, as long as you're learning.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Operation Rice Bowl
For Lent, in addition to praying more and reading scripture every night, I decided to donate $40 (a dollar a day!) to Operation Rice Bowl, run by Catholic Relief Services.
Since we are called to give up meat on Fridays, and gluttony as well during Lent, it helps us to remember those that aren't so fortunate and experience hunger constantly. 75% percent of the proceeds go to 40 different countries across the world, and the other 25% goes to your local community. It's a great way to help everyone!
You can learn more about it here.
Happy Lent!
Since we are called to give up meat on Fridays, and gluttony as well during Lent, it helps us to remember those that aren't so fortunate and experience hunger constantly. 75% percent of the proceeds go to 40 different countries across the world, and the other 25% goes to your local community. It's a great way to help everyone!
You can learn more about it here.
Happy Lent!
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