Showing posts with label moving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label moving. Show all posts
7.28.2011
My Simple Things
3.20.2010
Moving Day
First off Happy First Day of Spring!
65-70 degree weather all day!
I really tried to do my homework.
Twice, but it didn't happen people.
It felt too much like summer to even attempt to do anything serious like school.
Its official.
Life as I knew it has officially ended.
I'm entering a new stage in the game.
One..I though I might avoid going to a community college and all.
I have a room mate. (Also known as "Roomie, RoomieC, C or Christy")
She's been moving in during the weekends, over the course of the past month, but its officially done now.
Granted our situation is different than a lot of other college students, since she's about 4 years older than I am, graduated college last year, and will probably be getting married in the next...1-4 years. (haha)
Her situation at home prompted this move, its not BAD as in ....BAD bad, but she needed to move, and guess whose home was made available! (Thanks ..........YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!)
So that happened.
I'll admit to having second thoughts this week.
I mean...I've grown really comfortable having an house to myself for the past year...
But we're a lot a like, in many respects so I think we'll be fine. (READ: Like our own space,think a like, don't like the same foods...well I don't like her foods but she likes mine. hahaha)
Anyway her sister(R2) and our other friend (H) moved into their house today as well.
So we all went out to dinner to celebrate.
Caffeine+ Funny Voicemails + 4 girls = lots and lots of laughter
The dogs have actually adjusted to having a new person in the house rather well, TExas has stopped barking every-time she says something from her room, and they've also stopped whining at the baby gate we have propped to keep them out of her room.
Granted they are partially worn out from their extensive day of play as well. :)
Anyway now I'm just tired.
But I have SO.MUCH.HOMEWORK.
#I'mbeginningtohateschool
65-70 degree weather all day!
I really tried to do my homework.
Twice, but it didn't happen people.
It felt too much like summer to even attempt to do anything serious like school.
Its official.
Life as I knew it has officially ended.
I'm entering a new stage in the game.
One..I though I might avoid going to a community college and all.
I have a room mate. (Also known as "Roomie, RoomieC, C or Christy")
She's been moving in during the weekends, over the course of the past month, but its officially done now.
Granted our situation is different than a lot of other college students, since she's about 4 years older than I am, graduated college last year, and will probably be getting married in the next...1-4 years. (haha)
Her situation at home prompted this move, its not BAD as in ....BAD bad, but she needed to move, and guess whose home was made available! (Thanks ..........YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!)
So that happened.
I'll admit to having second thoughts this week.
I mean...I've grown really comfortable having an house to myself for the past year...
But we're a lot a like, in many respects so I think we'll be fine. (READ: Like our own space,think a like, don't like the same foods...well I don't like her foods but she likes mine. hahaha)
Anyway her sister(R2) and our other friend (H) moved into their house today as well.
So we all went out to dinner to celebrate.
Caffeine+ Funny Voicemails + 4 girls = lots and lots of laughter
The dogs have actually adjusted to having a new person in the house rather well, TExas has stopped barking every-time she says something from her room, and they've also stopped whining at the baby gate we have propped to keep them out of her room.
Granted they are partially worn out from their extensive day of play as well. :)
Anyway now I'm just tired.
But I have SO.MUCH.HOMEWORK.
#I'mbeginningtohateschool
2.20.2010
And Just Like That....
Just when you think life is about to settle down, that you'd be able to get a routine in place...you hit another curve in the track.
So I moved into a bigger place right? Well a dear friend of mine, texts me this afternoon, asking me to call her. My friends and I don't talk to each other on the phone. None of us like talking on the phone, so we either text/email/im etc...
Her sister and I had gone to seen a play for my theater class, and were on our way back from that, when i received this ominous message. So I called her and we played phone tag for a little bit, before finally connecting.
She rambled on for bit (i think the sun she was lying in was getting to her) before launching into a long story, about how she would be needing to move out. By this time I guessed what she was asking, and got her to the point of her call. (We are nice to each other. For Real!)
For now, its a tempory 6-month thing, and since I'm in a three bedroom house...I have room. My computer won't have its own room anymore, but I think it will survive.
So for the next six months we'll find out just how good of friends we are. Truthfully I don't really care about having another person here. C and I are very much alike in a lot of ways, so this will be interesting...or very interesting. ;)
What's funny is her sister and our other friend (R & H) are moving into the house next door, so we'll probably be seeing a lot more of each other.
So my quiet blog followers, anyone have stories of what its like to go from "rooming" with your family, to having a roommate?
Did it make you better friends?
Lemme know!
So I moved into a bigger place right? Well a dear friend of mine, texts me this afternoon, asking me to call her. My friends and I don't talk to each other on the phone. None of us like talking on the phone, so we either text/email/im etc...
Her sister and I had gone to seen a play for my theater class, and were on our way back from that, when i received this ominous message. So I called her and we played phone tag for a little bit, before finally connecting.
She rambled on for bit (i think the sun she was lying in was getting to her) before launching into a long story, about how she would be needing to move out. By this time I guessed what she was asking, and got her to the point of her call. (We are nice to each other. For Real!)
For now, its a tempory 6-month thing, and since I'm in a three bedroom house...I have room. My computer won't have its own room anymore, but I think it will survive.
So for the next six months we'll find out just how good of friends we are. Truthfully I don't really care about having another person here. C and I are very much alike in a lot of ways, so this will be interesting...or very interesting. ;)
What's funny is her sister and our other friend (R & H) are moving into the house next door, so we'll probably be seeing a lot more of each other.
So my quiet blog followers, anyone have stories of what its like to go from "rooming" with your family, to having a roommate?
Did it make you better friends?
Lemme know!
2.09.2010
Decorating
Labels:
decorating,
house,
moving
One of my greatest "fears" as a kid, was not being able to decorate my own home. I know I have some creative juices in here somewhere, but finding them can be difficult at times! Silly I know, but alas its one that is still carried over into my life now that I've had my own places.
So far I've just come close.... but no cigar. Plus when you are living in a house, that is full of other peoples furniture that you can't get rid of...you either work with whatcha got, or ...you work with whatcha got.
And its been comfortable if not.......cutee....in any sense of that word....
There is really only so much you can do with a red couch set, a green couch etc.etc.. I covered most of the furniture with blankets and such. (Don't you love the polk-a-dots blanket?)
So we dealt, and did what we could; but I am looking forward to moving into a (mostly)empty (xcept for the 10 mattresses stacked around) place, and filling it with NICE furniture and lots of CLOSETS! Wheeeee! The extra storage in and of its self
For now I'm focusing on the living room, and kitchen since those too have much to be desired in the decor' arena.
Couches
Though I'm not a big futon fan, I do love this one...from Wal-Mart no less! I am a little skeptical of he quality, but it is a great price.
Coffee Tables
Extra:
I'm so excited! The only problem I can see here....where to get to get some extra money...
Anyone what a desk, chair, and a set of coffee tables? I'll give you a GREAT (for me) price!?! :-))
No wonder people get credit cards.
...and no wonder they get into debt so quickly...
So far I've just come close.... but no cigar. Plus when you are living in a house, that is full of other peoples furniture that you can't get rid of...you either work with whatcha got, or ...you work with whatcha got.
And its been comfortable if not.......cutee....in any sense of that word....
There is really only so much you can do with a red couch set, a green couch etc.etc.. I covered most of the furniture with blankets and such. (Don't you love the polk-a-dots blanket?)
So we dealt, and did what we could; but I am looking forward to moving into a (mostly)empty (xcept for the 10 mattresses stacked around) place, and filling it with NICE furniture and lots of CLOSETS! Wheeeee! The extra storage in and of its self
For now I'm focusing on the living room, and kitchen since those too have much to be desired in the decor' arena.
Living Room
Colors: Aah. This is the hardest thing for me to come up with, and stick with. For now I've pretty much decided on Brown, Burgundy and Cream, or Green......we'll see.Couches
Though I'm not a big futon fan, I do love this one...from Wal-Mart no less! I am a little skeptical of he quality, but it is a great price.
Anyone what a desk, chair, and a set of coffee tables? I'll give you a GREAT (for me) price!?! :-))
No wonder people get credit cards.
...and no wonder they get into debt so quickly...
2.07.2010
..But I'm not. Obviously
First of all: WHO DAT SAY DEY GONNA BEAT DEM SAINTS? WHO DAT!! GO SAINTS!!!! (Not because I actually care, but it's a catchy song :)
Actually I really should be working on my Sociology Paper..or my Exemplification Piece...but yeah. I did finally get at least a topic picked for my sociology paper. A small research into why aggression has nothing to do with he dog's breed and everything to do with the dogs owner.
Ask Texas.
Monday I met with a lady, and made the leap from Sony to Canon. Don't know how much I'm liking that decision, but its done. Being a Photography major, I felt it would probably benefit me to have to have a camera with not 1...or 2... but 3 lenses for only$650. But I feel now that I have no clue how to use an DSLR anymore. Plus I've had my Sony for two years now, and...*gulp* i am not quite ready to part with it just yet. Granted I say that and I go out and snaps some shots that bring my confidence level back up a little bit..?
I CANNOT.BELIEVE. I've been in TN and entire year..and not only that but am loving it. I can still remember the emotions I felt when my father told me he was moving our family to TN. One word. Devastated. I was/am a homebody, I dislike traveling, I'd be just as happy to spend my entire life in one place. But to top it off, not only were we leaving my home of 18 years, but we were moving to a city that was on my top 10 places that I never wanted to move.
I'd pretty much determined that I was going to stay in NC, no matter what, I'd do whatever for whoever just as long as I didn't have to leave my friends, church family, job, school etc..
It took about two years for me to come to the realization that, staying wasn't possible on my salary, and two God finally got it into my head, that it just may not be his will that I stay in NC. (ooh well in that case TN here I Come!) I can still remember the surprise in peoples voices when I calmly brought up the fact that I was moving. (Did I mention how vehemently I expressed to everyone who asked how I was NOT.MOVING.EVER!)
But once I'd started to realize that this was indeed going to happen, I realized there were many other obstacles that I had to face...
Actually I really should be working on my Sociology Paper..or my Exemplification Piece...but yeah. I did finally get at least a topic picked for my sociology paper. A small research into why aggression has nothing to do with he dog's breed and everything to do with the dogs owner.
Ask Texas.
Monday I met with a lady, and made the leap from Sony to Canon. Don't know how much I'm liking that decision, but its done. Being a Photography major, I felt it would probably benefit me to have to have a camera with not 1...or 2... but 3 lenses for only$650. But I feel now that I have no clue how to use an DSLR anymore. Plus I've had my Sony for two years now, and...*gulp* i am not quite ready to part with it just yet. Granted I say that and I go out and snaps some shots that bring my confidence level back up a little bit..?
{The Bad - That's my work Camera...fyi sorry I'm a major Nikon "hater" :) Gotta be..its written in the Canon and Sony Manual :-) }
{The Good - Aaah look how crisp this is! woot!}
Anyway i can't believe I forgot about another major milestone that I passed on January 31st, as that marks the day I made the trip from NC - TN for the last time. (as a NC resident).I CANNOT.BELIEVE. I've been in TN and entire year..and not only that but am loving it. I can still remember the emotions I felt when my father told me he was moving our family to TN. One word. Devastated. I was/am a homebody, I dislike traveling, I'd be just as happy to spend my entire life in one place. But to top it off, not only were we leaving my home of 18 years, but we were moving to a city that was on my top 10 places that I never wanted to move.
I'd pretty much determined that I was going to stay in NC, no matter what, I'd do whatever for whoever just as long as I didn't have to leave my friends, church family, job, school etc..
It took about two years for me to come to the realization that, staying wasn't possible on my salary, and two God finally got it into my head, that it just may not be his will that I stay in NC. (ooh well in that case TN here I Come!) I can still remember the surprise in peoples voices when I calmly brought up the fact that I was moving. (Did I mention how vehemently I expressed to everyone who asked how I was NOT.MOVING.EVER!)
But once I'd started to realize that this was indeed going to happen, I realized there were many other obstacles that I had to face...
- Where was I going to live? My parents were staying in the Church's Parsonage, and they were very cramped, so adding myself and my two dogs (at the time) in there just wasn't going to be easy.
- Work! Trying to find work, while knowing where nothing was located was difficult, but I diligently got on jobs sights daily, checking out the scene.
- What about School? *shudders*
The ball started rolling once, I received a job offer from a local service dog organization about 30 minutes out of the city-that-shall-not-be-named and dad then finally giving permission to move into a small house on the edge of the churches property. Hmm my own house..no rent....? Suddenly moving to CTCBN was looking better and better...After receiving the position with Wilderwood, I packed up my meager belongings...(<--Sarcasm) and moved into my new home.
The house had much to be desired..for one thing no heat. My first night in it, my temperature gauge registered 9 degrees. Inside.
The next day I went out and bought a couple of heaters and that moved the temp up too about 50.
Fun Times i tell you.
But we've had fun this house and I....14 dogs, a excruciatingly hot summer (85 during the day..oh yeah the A/C broke), learning to cook on a faulty stove, and so.much.more...! *gasps* It has become my haven. It taught to count my blessings, and I am going to miss this place, once I finally get moved.
Learning my way around this fair city was an adventure in and of it self, but thankfully I have a really good sense of direction, and only managed to get turned around a couple of times.
Now I pretty know how to get anywhere within the city limits...on major streets anyway, I still have not un-earthed the many back roads etc..that lie around here.. *shudders* I've made a lot of new friends and deepend old friendships that have been made in the past.
You could have never told me I'd feel like this two.....three years ago.
I guess that just leaves one last thing to say.
....GO VOLS!!! =)
1.18.2010
...But its a Holiday!
Its Monday! And we survived, with all limbs intact and no drama! A good day if I do say so myself. I spent most of it cleaning, packing and moving stuff to my new place! Yess that's right I am leaving my "cozy" "little" 50+ year old house...for something only 20yo instead..heh.
But it is an upgrade..because its at least set up NORmAl! If I've learned anything in 2009, it was to be content in whatever state I found myself in, and I was. Yes this house was small, and all the floors slanted, and it only has one closet, and has ZERO storage space, hideous carpet.....etc..etc..
Issues in other words.
But I somehow made it comfortable, livable, and I was more than happy with it! I was finally on my own how could I not be!?
But I can move on. *phew*
This is not to say "new' house doesn't have some issues as well.. the pipes burst over the winter freeze, so I'm without water until it is repaired, and the last tenants had their own stove, so I'm looking another one. My "landlords" would probably purchase one for me, but I'd like this one to be mine, so the next move, we can already have that in place!
BUUT it has central heat!! No more running heaters in every room of the house!! AAahh I'm so excited about that. Probably overly so but for me, its the little things that count!
The dogs will also get their own room, you laugh now, but these crates are just not pretty and take up a LOT of room! Its nice to get them out of the main sight. Looking for foam/rubber mats for that room, to help bring down my landlords blood pressure about having the dogs in the house. My dogs are housebroken, but accidents do occur occasionally. (Hence why they are called "accidents")
And hopefully I won't have to pay for internet anymore, if I can get a wireless adapter for my computer, it will allow me to pick up my parents wireless from up the hill.
Anyway I spent a lot of my day shuffling things. I decided not to pack boxes, its pointless since I'm moving across the yard. This way I can go ahead and set things up like I want too.
I'm hoping I can get everything done between this week and next, or at least before the heavy homework loads start. There is NO way I can study if my house is only half put together. *Neat Freak*
I've pretty much come to the end of the things I can move. So while I was going stir crazy, I decided to go see if I could scare up something to eat, and take Pompei on an outing.
So we hit up the mall, checked out some shops, got a couple of pretzels from Auntie Anne's (if you don't have one of these in your town, you are TOTALLY missing out on the best pretzels in the WORLD!)
Than headed home, so I could get ready for choir practice. Tomorrow back to the grind of work and school.
Hoping you all had a great MLK day!
But it is an upgrade..because its at least set up NORmAl! If I've learned anything in 2009, it was to be content in whatever state I found myself in, and I was. Yes this house was small, and all the floors slanted, and it only has one closet, and has ZERO storage space, hideous carpet.....etc..etc..
Issues in other words.
But I somehow made it comfortable, livable, and I was more than happy with it! I was finally on my own how could I not be!?
But I can move on. *phew*
This is not to say "new' house doesn't have some issues as well.. the pipes burst over the winter freeze, so I'm without water until it is repaired, and the last tenants had their own stove, so I'm looking another one. My "landlords" would probably purchase one for me, but I'd like this one to be mine, so the next move, we can already have that in place!
BUUT it has central heat!! No more running heaters in every room of the house!! AAahh I'm so excited about that. Probably overly so but for me, its the little things that count!
The dogs will also get their own room, you laugh now, but these crates are just not pretty and take up a LOT of room! Its nice to get them out of the main sight. Looking for foam/rubber mats for that room, to help bring down my landlords blood pressure about having the dogs in the house. My dogs are housebroken, but accidents do occur occasionally. (Hence why they are called "accidents")
And hopefully I won't have to pay for internet anymore, if I can get a wireless adapter for my computer, it will allow me to pick up my parents wireless from up the hill.
Anyway I spent a lot of my day shuffling things. I decided not to pack boxes, its pointless since I'm moving across the yard. This way I can go ahead and set things up like I want too.
I'm hoping I can get everything done between this week and next, or at least before the heavy homework loads start. There is NO way I can study if my house is only half put together. *Neat Freak*
I've pretty much come to the end of the things I can move. So while I was going stir crazy, I decided to go see if I could scare up something to eat, and take Pompei on an outing.
So we hit up the mall, checked out some shops, got a couple of pretzels from Auntie Anne's (if you don't have one of these in your town, you are TOTALLY missing out on the best pretzels in the WORLD!)
Than headed home, so I could get ready for choir practice. Tomorrow back to the grind of work and school.
Hoping you all had a great MLK day!
3.30.2009
Spring has Sprung!!!
Labels:
moving,
photography,
serviceDogs,
veda,
WSD
This pictures will probably find themselves blown up, and on the walls in my kitchen.
Now that Wilderwood Graduation is over, I find myself once again sinking into the depths of bordem; 15 -18 hour days with only enough stuff for maybe 5 of those hours.
Everyone is full of ideas such as visiting the elderly, or passing out tracts on the street...which is all good, BUT its not something consistent.
I NEED someone giving me a schedule and telling me when and where to be at....I need to get out of the house!!
Anyways, this is Veda...the newest love in my life! :D He's a nine-month-old Golden Retriever who is in training to become an Autism Service Dog. Now that's he has settled in to our home! He's becoming a real sweet guy!
2.08.2009
Not a Slacker
Seriously I'm not!!! I am just without internet for the moment. My family has it at their house, but means I have to pack up a laptop, and trek up the hill with three dogs, so I can get online.
The house is about 85% the way I like it, and the other 10% is going to have to wait until another day. Timothy, is settling in and now that I've gotten some more insight, on working with these dogs, I starting to settle into my role as a trainer.
This week, I'm hoping to establish a routine, so that I can get my grades back above water. It was only two assignments, but after doing well, I'm loathe to let the slip anymore.
Despite having a job, I'm not near in a position to even START looking at another car, so I'm stuck driving my dad's car. His car is not bad, just it has its little issue...such as a loose battery cable.
That cable has driven me up the wall (no pun intended) these last couple of weeks; especially in the snow and cold, its annoying to have to pop the hood, wiggle the cable until the car cuts on, run around the door, climb in, turn the key, only to have it cut off again. Repeat above until car stays on.
SO ANNOYING!!!!
I counted..it took 10 tries onetime, to get the car started.
Finding the good in this situation: it keeps me from going out a lot, thus I'm saving money that might be spent if the car worked right!! And its better than having no car at all!!
Anyways, Here's some scrapbook pages I found time to put together, and we'll talk to you later!
The house is about 85% the way I like it, and the other 10% is going to have to wait until another day. Timothy, is settling in and now that I've gotten some more insight, on working with these dogs, I starting to settle into my role as a trainer.
This week, I'm hoping to establish a routine, so that I can get my grades back above water. It was only two assignments, but after doing well, I'm loathe to let the slip anymore.
Despite having a job, I'm not near in a position to even START looking at another car, so I'm stuck driving my dad's car. His car is not bad, just it has its little issue...such as a loose battery cable.
That cable has driven me up the wall (no pun intended) these last couple of weeks; especially in the snow and cold, its annoying to have to pop the hood, wiggle the cable until the car cuts on, run around the door, climb in, turn the key, only to have it cut off again. Repeat above until car stays on.
SO ANNOYING!!!!
I counted..it took 10 tries onetime, to get the car started.
Finding the good in this situation: it keeps me from going out a lot, thus I'm saving money that might be spent if the car worked right!! And its better than having no car at all!!
Anyways, Here's some scrapbook pages I found time to put together, and we'll talk to you later!
1.22.2009
Closer...
I GOT A SECOND INTERVIEW!!!!!
I could be days closer to living in --------- permanently!! The job I've applied for is as a service dog trainer, which as you all know is perfect for me! Sort of my dream job!!
Last week after my interview, I spent a lot of time straightening up my house, and trying to warm it up some!! I was able to get it up to about 70 degrees in there!! Which for me is just right :D
And today some of the ladies from church, are going in to get some of the knick knacks out, and some of the furniture! YAY!!!!
These pictures were taken on Friday, but Saturday as we were dragged around wedding shopping with my friends, I bought some more decor type things, so I'll have to take some more pics of the place.
1.16.2009
Our Week Revisted
Monday - Oh yeah SCHOOL TIME AGAIN!! Woke up waaaay early to get my books from Abby, and then ran home to try and get some study time in before work. Then worked from 11-7....picked up somethings from the store and went home for some more studying and some playing of Age of the Empires II :D
Tuesday - Homework in the morning....woke up late to get much done....and went on to work...on the way home my adventure started. As I was driving down the road, I noticed the car in front of me brake..no problem I braked as well. As I moved closer I realized that the car had come to a stop; and I slammed on my brakes, but to no avail. I clutched the wheel in horror as I slid into the back of the vehicle.
Thankfully for her, she had a foot long hitch, which saved her greatly...but now my car is not drivable. :( Since this was my first accident, I didn''t know what to do, so I just got her information and we went on our merry way. Although I did notice the car was out of gear when I moved to pull over to the side of the road...it didn't really register that, it might have been caused by the impact. In fact I really didn't think I had much damage...but once I got home and tried to shift to park...i suddenly realized this might be more serious then I thought.
And once my dad came out...he was shocked that I had been able to drive home. *sigh*
SOooo a new car is in my future.
Wednesday - IT SNOWED!! First snow of the season!!! And also my last day of work. I'd really hoped that I wouldn't have to go into work at eight...but alas and alack.
Today was my last day at "You Work I'll Play"....I was glad that I could be sad that I was leaving. They got me a nice card, bought me lunch as well as giving me $20 toward my "housing fund". *sigh* They were a great group to work with.
Thursday - A day of stress, study, quizzes, packing, unpacking and traveling. I had a job interview on Friday in Kville, so I decided to go over tonight so I could be prepared.
So I had to go ahead to complete a test ahead of time, because I was going to stay until Sunday...which was when the quiz was due. My hard work paid off and I got 20 of 20!!! :D
AFter that I stress out and shoved all my stuff...two sisters and a dog into my dad's car and trecked across the mountain. Once there Tex and I were in for a cooolllllddd night.
The house is so drafty the highest it got in there was 50. I felt like Little House on the Praire...I can't imagine being without heat COMPLETELY.
Friday- woke up around 7:30 and hit the snooze until 8:30...HeY! I had finally got comfortable under my five blankets! Then I forced myself into the cold room...outside to busy Texas...back inside to dress and feed Texas....back outside for more potty time and to warm up the car....back inside to do my hair, crate Tex, and then I was on my way by 9:30.
I arrived at the place 5 MINUTES EARLY!!!
The interview went well...I felt; and I'm really excited about the position! I don't want to say too much about the positions...in case it doesn't work out...she said she would contact me...and I'll come back for a second interview. But it does have to do with dogs; and not just watching them either....soo...I'm praying it works out.
Now I'm visiting with my second family for the night.....its going to be interesting due to Texas.....he's very territorial and protective of me....so I've been training/ working with him allllll night....I feel for mom's, believe me dog training and kid training...pretty close to the same thing.
I'm exhausted already.
So that was this week.
May next week be different.
TTYL
Erin Leigh
Tuesday - Homework in the morning....woke up late to get much done....and went on to work...on the way home my adventure started. As I was driving down the road, I noticed the car in front of me brake..no problem I braked as well. As I moved closer I realized that the car had come to a stop; and I slammed on my brakes, but to no avail. I clutched the wheel in horror as I slid into the back of the vehicle.
Thankfully for her, she had a foot long hitch, which saved her greatly...but now my car is not drivable. :( Since this was my first accident, I didn''t know what to do, so I just got her information and we went on our merry way. Although I did notice the car was out of gear when I moved to pull over to the side of the road...it didn't really register that, it might have been caused by the impact. In fact I really didn't think I had much damage...but once I got home and tried to shift to park...i suddenly realized this might be more serious then I thought.
And once my dad came out...he was shocked that I had been able to drive home. *sigh*
SOooo a new car is in my future.
Wednesday - IT SNOWED!! First snow of the season!!! And also my last day of work. I'd really hoped that I wouldn't have to go into work at eight...but alas and alack.
Today was my last day at "You Work I'll Play"....I was glad that I could be sad that I was leaving. They got me a nice card, bought me lunch as well as giving me $20 toward my "housing fund". *sigh* They were a great group to work with.
Thursday - A day of stress, study, quizzes, packing, unpacking and traveling. I had a job interview on Friday in Kville, so I decided to go over tonight so I could be prepared.
So I had to go ahead to complete a test ahead of time, because I was going to stay until Sunday...which was when the quiz was due. My hard work paid off and I got 20 of 20!!! :D
AFter that I stress out and shoved all my stuff...two sisters and a dog into my dad's car and trecked across the mountain. Once there Tex and I were in for a cooolllllddd night.
The house is so drafty the highest it got in there was 50. I felt like Little House on the Praire...I can't imagine being without heat COMPLETELY.
Friday- woke up around 7:30 and hit the snooze until 8:30...HeY! I had finally got comfortable under my five blankets! Then I forced myself into the cold room...outside to busy Texas...back inside to dress and feed Texas....back outside for more potty time and to warm up the car....back inside to do my hair, crate Tex, and then I was on my way by 9:30.
I arrived at the place 5 MINUTES EARLY!!!
The interview went well...I felt; and I'm really excited about the position! I don't want to say too much about the positions...in case it doesn't work out...she said she would contact me...and I'll come back for a second interview. But it does have to do with dogs; and not just watching them either....soo...I'm praying it works out.
Now I'm visiting with my second family for the night.....its going to be interesting due to Texas.....he's very territorial and protective of me....so I've been training/ working with him allllll night....I feel for mom's, believe me dog training and kid training...pretty close to the same thing.
I'm exhausted already.
So that was this week.
May next week be different.
TTYL
Erin Leigh
1.06.2009
Home Sweet Home
This week, the thought that has been mainly on my mind is this:
To you reading this, its just another house "statistics"...but to me its home. But Why?
After thinking about it this week, this is what I've come up with.
Home = Love, Comfort, Relaxing, Peace, A Haven.
Its not really my things, even though, my bed would defiantly be in that ranking. lol. Its not the structure of the house, or what the....qualifications of the house. Its the people, the love, and the memories that are in the place.
Its the place I look forward to coming after a hard days work; the place I can unwind and be myself, the place where I don't have to put on a front or try and be someone/something I'm not.
*Which is not to say that I do that, but I think you understand what I'm trying to say.*
In less then two weeks, I'll have the opportunity to create myself a new home, in a new city.
It will take time, because when you uproot yourself from somewhere, that you figure you are going to be "planted" its not easy. Sort of like pulling an oak tree up by the roots.
I have spent a year and a half "grieving" and trying my best to stay rooted here; but God has other plans! Soo I have decided to make the best of the situation I'm in, and just take it on day at a time. I'll be living by myself for a little while at least, in a home that's less then ideal...but its a roof, it keeps the rain out; and I'll just have to make it MY home.
As soon as I can get it aired out thoroughly....as of now I can't be in it for long due to the musty smell. But I digress.
That being sad, I am now officially back to the college student status! Wooot!!!!!
I decided to go back to AB-Tech, and do online classes there, because I am already in the system, already know my advisor..etc..etc..
An email and two phone calls later I was all set for this semestor!! I'm only taking two classes - Web 115 - Web Markup and Scripting and CIS 115- Introduction to Programming and Logic.
I am semi excited....I'm glad to have some TO DO again, but also saddened that my free time to just do whatever is now gone. Granted since I'm quitting my job, I'll have more free time then normal, but that is not the point.
Also to help take up some of my time, I'm trying to work on this:
A lot of people are starting the Photo-A-Day projects, or the 365 photos..etc.. And I had good intentions as well... but I'm having a hard time deviating from my normal subjects.
Dogs.
So I thought I'd participate in this Project 52, we're posting a photo a week according to the topic! Pretty easy.
I'm sure I'll drop out soon, but one of my goals this year, is to start something and STICK TO IT, so I'm going to TRY my hardest!!
This weeks topic is: Happiness, and while this is not the photo I submitted...I found it looking through my camera and had to post it. :D
Have an AwEsOme day!
TTFN
Erin
"What Makes a House Home?"
I've looked at our current house. We leave in a three level house, 4 1/2 Bedrooms, 2 full 2 half baths, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Office. Two Car Garage. Finished Basement.To you reading this, its just another house "statistics"...but to me its home. But Why?
After thinking about it this week, this is what I've come up with.
Home = Love, Comfort, Relaxing, Peace, A Haven.
Its not really my things, even though, my bed would defiantly be in that ranking. lol. Its not the structure of the house, or what the....qualifications of the house. Its the people, the love, and the memories that are in the place.
Its the place I look forward to coming after a hard days work; the place I can unwind and be myself, the place where I don't have to put on a front or try and be someone/something I'm not.
*Which is not to say that I do that, but I think you understand what I'm trying to say.*
In less then two weeks, I'll have the opportunity to create myself a new home, in a new city.
It will take time, because when you uproot yourself from somewhere, that you figure you are going to be "planted" its not easy. Sort of like pulling an oak tree up by the roots.
I have spent a year and a half "grieving" and trying my best to stay rooted here; but God has other plans! Soo I have decided to make the best of the situation I'm in, and just take it on day at a time. I'll be living by myself for a little while at least, in a home that's less then ideal...but its a roof, it keeps the rain out; and I'll just have to make it MY home.
As soon as I can get it aired out thoroughly....as of now I can't be in it for long due to the musty smell. But I digress.
That being sad, I am now officially back to the college student status! Wooot!!!!!
I decided to go back to AB-Tech, and do online classes there, because I am already in the system, already know my advisor..etc..etc..
An email and two phone calls later I was all set for this semestor!! I'm only taking two classes - Web 115 - Web Markup and Scripting and CIS 115- Introduction to Programming and Logic.
I am semi excited....I'm glad to have some TO DO again, but also saddened that my free time to just do whatever is now gone. Granted since I'm quitting my job, I'll have more free time then normal, but that is not the point.
Also to help take up some of my time, I'm trying to work on this:
A lot of people are starting the Photo-A-Day projects, or the 365 photos..etc.. And I had good intentions as well... but I'm having a hard time deviating from my normal subjects.
Dogs.
So I thought I'd participate in this Project 52, we're posting a photo a week according to the topic! Pretty easy.
I'm sure I'll drop out soon, but one of my goals this year, is to start something and STICK TO IT, so I'm going to TRY my hardest!!
This weeks topic is: Happiness, and while this is not the photo I submitted...I found it looking through my camera and had to post it. :D
Happiness = Sonic
::Big GRIN::
::Big GRIN::
Have an AwEsOme day!TTFN
Erin
12.29.2008
Randomness
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Hey Guys,Our Holiday was nice, a little different then normal, as we were strung out just from a normal crazy life, adding the stress of the holiday...so we didn't even open presents until the evening, which is way weird, when you have a 12 year old, 10 year old and a 6 year old in the house.
I had to run out to CVS for extra wrapping paper and foil, but other then that we hung around the house and....enjoyed each others company.
And now for the overwhelming part:
There is a reason why I rely on God.
Some people may think its fate, or chance...
But right now He is the only one who can see the end of this situation, and that can work it out.
The school I hope to attended starts in only 17 days.
Somehow in 2 1/2 short weeks, I'm supposed to set up classes, find a job, get my furniture moved to "the White House" and the internet set up, as well as getting some kind of heat system going in there. According to my schedule, I only have three days off within those days...
Here's where I scream, but I'll save your ears.
Woooo.............
Anyways I'll TTYL
Erin
There is a reason why I rely on God.
Some people may think its fate, or chance...
But right now He is the only one who can see the end of this situation, and that can work it out.
The school I hope to attended starts in only 17 days.
Somehow in 2 1/2 short weeks, I'm supposed to set up classes, find a job, get my furniture moved to "the White House" and the internet set up, as well as getting some kind of heat system going in there. According to my schedule, I only have three days off within those days...
Here's where I scream, but I'll save your ears.
Woooo.............
Anyways I'll TTYL
Erin
12.22.2008
What a Week
I'll update later, on all the goings on but over the last week...:
Monday - Work and young peoples service and choir practice
Tuesday - Work and Guide Dog Foundation Christmas Party
Wednesday - Work for 10 hours
Thursday - Work for 8 hours and Christmas Caroling
Friday - Work and rushing home to pack boxes
Saturday - Loading the moving truck and going to Knoxville, for my first night in "my" house.
Sunday - Day of church, shopping and unloading the moving truck.
Monday - Work and young peoples service and choir practice
Tuesday - Work and Guide Dog Foundation Christmas Party
Wednesday - Work for 10 hours
Thursday - Work for 8 hours and Christmas Caroling
Friday - Work and rushing home to pack boxes
Saturday - Loading the moving truck and going to Knoxville, for my first night in "my" house.
Sunday - Day of church, shopping and unloading the moving truck.
12.13.2008
Helllllooooo
Hey
Its been a while, I know. Sorry, I have a hard time writing about myself.
Since I last wrote, I have kept myself quite busy. Every year the young people at our church give a Holiday dinner for the rest of the congregation. This year was kind of bittersweet, because this was last year I would be able to participate; as next year we should be....not here.
This year we had it catered at big facility, which (I think) took the fun out of preparing the food our selves, but it was easier on the adults so we left it like it was. It was nice to get to sit and eat our food with everyone else. But we enjoy serving our "guests".
Check Out His Blog: http://gdfpuppyraiser.blogspot.com
Its been a while, I know. Sorry, I have a hard time writing about myself.
Since I last wrote, I have kept myself quite busy. Every year the young people at our church give a Holiday dinner for the rest of the congregation. This year was kind of bittersweet, because this was last year I would be able to participate; as next year we should be....not here.
This year we had it catered at big facility, which (I think) took the fun out of preparing the food our selves, but it was easier on the adults so we left it like it was. It was nice to get to sit and eat our food with everyone else. But we enjoy serving our "guests".
Since then, we have adopted a new family member: Please Welcome Texas!!!
Check Out His Blog: http://gdfpuppyraiser.blogspot.com
He's a 5-month-old miniature dachshund; amazingly enough, he and Bubbles a love each other, I'm still shocked that my dad let me keep him, but I really needed him to help me through Midnights leaving.
And although its been really hard to come up with a scrapbook layout lately,...heres what I've been able to produce:
As far as the move updates: well.....I sent my registration in to PSTCC, so we'll see what happens, My boss is putting in my notice for the second week in January. And I'm almost through furnishing my kitchen! If Only i could find some money for a new table, that would be awesome!!!
Well I need to go feed my neighbors cat, but I hope to be back soon to blog :D
TTYL (talk to you later)
Erin
And although its been really hard to come up with a scrapbook layout lately,...heres what I've been able to produce:
As far as the move updates: well.....I sent my registration in to PSTCC, so we'll see what happens, My boss is putting in my notice for the second week in January. And I'm almost through furnishing my kitchen! If Only i could find some money for a new table, that would be awesome!!!
Well I need to go feed my neighbors cat, but I hope to be back soon to blog :D
TTYL (talk to you later)
Erin
10.03.2008
October 3, 2008
Hello to all three of you who took the took the time to stop by my blog.
I have been very quiet this week, because well...I'm just feeling a little too overwhelmed to write.
I was finally able to get inside of "my" house, and just all the things that need to be moved out of there is...just a TAD overwhelming! Every room has furniture in it that needs to moved out,and new furniture to replace that. I have decided to keep some of the living room furniture, as it doesn't look so bad, and I like the color. Everything else...has GOT TO GO. The house is old, and smells like it...so a good airing out and cleaning is in order.
My Shopping List:
As well as another thought, that I didn't realize...Midnight -my current guide dog puppy- probably won't be with me by the time I move...and I'm not scheduled for another puppy until MARCH. For me, that completely destroys my desire to want to move...period. *sigh*
But I must; as just the other day, my car door, decided it didn't want to close properly anymore, which means I have to drive with one hand out the window, holding the door closed. What I am saying is, I need a job that can pay enough for me to afford a newer car.....which means I could possibly be looking to move sooner then I think.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ME!!!!
Campmeeting went well...Midnight did so well during the services, half the people didn't even know she was there!! But she wasss!! And I have proof!
Tomorrow, is a dear friends wedding, one we have hope and prayed for a long, long, time. Its still unreal, to tell you the truth!! I am SOO glad God worked it out for me to have the day off!! Woohoo!!! After that Midnight and I are heading out to a Celebratory dinner with my Co-Workers, our Kennel won the number one spot in WNC!! So we're keeping busy!
I'm off to bed now!
TTFN
I have been very quiet this week, because well...I'm just feeling a little too overwhelmed to write.
I was finally able to get inside of "my" house, and just all the things that need to be moved out of there is...just a TAD overwhelming! Every room has furniture in it that needs to moved out,and new furniture to replace that. I have decided to keep some of the living room furniture, as it doesn't look so bad, and I like the color. Everything else...has GOT TO GO. The house is old, and smells like it...so a good airing out and cleaning is in order.
My Shopping List:
- Paint
- Kitchen Table and Chairs
- Shelving
- Toaster Oven, Cutlery, Silverware, Flatware
- Mixing Bowls, Pots and Pans
- Posters and Pictures Frames
- Lamps
- Floor Lamps
- Bookcases
- Other Miscellaneous Decor
As well as another thought, that I didn't realize...Midnight -my current guide dog puppy- probably won't be with me by the time I move...and I'm not scheduled for another puppy until MARCH. For me, that completely destroys my desire to want to move...period. *sigh*
But I must; as just the other day, my car door, decided it didn't want to close properly anymore, which means I have to drive with one hand out the window, holding the door closed. What I am saying is, I need a job that can pay enough for me to afford a newer car.....which means I could possibly be looking to move sooner then I think.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ME!!!!
Campmeeting went well...Midnight did so well during the services, half the people didn't even know she was there!! But she wasss!! And I have proof!
Tomorrow, is a dear friends wedding, one we have hope and prayed for a long, long, time. Its still unreal, to tell you the truth!! I am SOO glad God worked it out for me to have the day off!! Woohoo!!! After that Midnight and I are heading out to a Celebratory dinner with my Co-Workers, our Kennel won the number one spot in WNC!! So we're keeping busy!
I'm off to bed now!
TTFN
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