I'm looking out the window and the trees are almost all naked again. The summer seemed to go by SO fast! I guess since I was gone for most of it, that may be why.
It has been a little bit since I have written and many hotel, rental car, and airline points have accumulated since. But I believe the brunt of the travel is over. (Now watch, by saying this I have probably jinxed myself again) Work has been challenging, but that is sometimes a good thing. I have an hour drive home in the afternoon to unwind before I get home to Eddie - when he isn't on the road. We get each other in the evenings during the week the first 2 weeks of this month. Then he's gone for most of the rest of the month - including over Thanksgiving. So I will definitely be heading to FL.
I have adjusted to living out in the country and even get a little tense when driving in the Charlotte "madness". HAHA It is sweet though having Eddie's dad so close. He stops by to check on me when Eddie is out of town.
We have added another new toy to our collection. Got a new tv a couple weeks back. And wow... Samsung LED is nice and crazy clear when watching anything in HD. Even non-HD is clear but football games are like you are there.
Well, need to get back to my "to do" list. Eddie is in Phoenix in training this weekend. So I'm doing some cleaning and throwing out of stuff I moved down here. One "bucket" down! YAY
Paalom!!
Lots of hugs, smiles, and sunshine!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Vessels of Freedom
Boats...
We have a new toy to enjoy together. We bought a boat on Wednesday. She's a 1990 Celebrity 180 Bowrider.. 18'... color is teal and white... with a 190 HP I/O motor. It's got some get up and go! :) We're very excited about it and now trying to come up with a name. Even for a '90 no one ever put a name on it!! So.. that means we get to do it. We're a little anxious about taking it out for the first time - well, maybe more worried about the off and on the trailer part. Don't want to put the boat in the back of the truck! Looks like next week we will take it out for the first time, well, not counting the test ride we did earlier in the week.
I'm about moved in. Just have piddly stuff around now. And it seems to be multiplying. (Oh and my clothes in the closet... ummmmmm.. he has 1 closet in the house.... ummmmm) He's been working on the bathroom floor and I have painted out the inside of some of the kitchen cabinets. It will be a little messy until we get things all settled. Hopefully that won't take too long. Boxes and this stuff is starting to wear on me, and I'm sure him too!
I leave Sunday for Little Rock for the week. I'm going out to teach an offline group some conversion stuff. Good thing is that I get to see some of my friends while out there - Arlene, Garry, & Junior. Just stinks that I will be traveling on my birthday and that Eddie is on the road this weekend and next. So no 4th of July celebrating together.
Did get word that I might get to see Jollie this summer. She is possibly in the U.S. for a wedding and if so... We're going to try to get together! :) I'm so excited to see her again! It's been almost a year.
Paalom!!
Lots of hugs, smiles, and sunshine!
We have a new toy to enjoy together. We bought a boat on Wednesday. She's a 1990 Celebrity 180 Bowrider.. 18'... color is teal and white... with a 190 HP I/O motor. It's got some get up and go! :) We're very excited about it and now trying to come up with a name. Even for a '90 no one ever put a name on it!! So.. that means we get to do it. We're a little anxious about taking it out for the first time - well, maybe more worried about the off and on the trailer part. Don't want to put the boat in the back of the truck! Looks like next week we will take it out for the first time, well, not counting the test ride we did earlier in the week.
I'm about moved in. Just have piddly stuff around now. And it seems to be multiplying. (Oh and my clothes in the closet... ummmmmm.. he has 1 closet in the house.... ummmmm) He's been working on the bathroom floor and I have painted out the inside of some of the kitchen cabinets. It will be a little messy until we get things all settled. Hopefully that won't take too long. Boxes and this stuff is starting to wear on me, and I'm sure him too!
I leave Sunday for Little Rock for the week. I'm going out to teach an offline group some conversion stuff. Good thing is that I get to see some of my friends while out there - Arlene, Garry, & Junior. Just stinks that I will be traveling on my birthday and that Eddie is on the road this weekend and next. So no 4th of July celebrating together.
Did get word that I might get to see Jollie this summer. She is possibly in the U.S. for a wedding and if so... We're going to try to get together! :) I'm so excited to see her again! It's been almost a year.
Paalom!!
Lots of hugs, smiles, and sunshine!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Times they are a changing
But in a good way!
This time last year I was starting my preparation to go overseas.. I had met up with this guy named Eddie twice for dinner and had thought nothing would really come of it. Had you told me then what is going to happen next week I would have laughed at you. I am soon to become a resident of Chesterfield, SC. I'm moving in with him.
I have been purging and purging and trying to purge some more. The guy at Goodwill was a little shocked when I pulled up last time with an entire car full for him. And I have another load..probably even a 3rd. It has been amusing some of the things I have found - some good, and well, some that were thumbed through and thrown away with a smile that they happened and an even bigger smile knowing my future is far better.
There is still a good bit to do. Mike and Robin are helping me put stuff in storage this weekend and Eddie and I will move whatever we don't get to storage along with stuff to take down to the house. It is going to be a big adjustment for both of us and we are both very excited about everything ahead of us.
With that being said... traffic should have died down and I think the guy at Goodwill needs something to do.
Paalom!!
Lots of hugs, smiles, and sunshine!
This time last year I was starting my preparation to go overseas.. I had met up with this guy named Eddie twice for dinner and had thought nothing would really come of it. Had you told me then what is going to happen next week I would have laughed at you. I am soon to become a resident of Chesterfield, SC. I'm moving in with him.
I have been purging and purging and trying to purge some more. The guy at Goodwill was a little shocked when I pulled up last time with an entire car full for him. And I have another load..probably even a 3rd. It has been amusing some of the things I have found - some good, and well, some that were thumbed through and thrown away with a smile that they happened and an even bigger smile knowing my future is far better.
There is still a good bit to do. Mike and Robin are helping me put stuff in storage this weekend and Eddie and I will move whatever we don't get to storage along with stuff to take down to the house. It is going to be a big adjustment for both of us and we are both very excited about everything ahead of us.
With that being said... traffic should have died down and I think the guy at Goodwill needs something to do.
Paalom!!
Lots of hugs, smiles, and sunshine!
Friday, January 23, 2009
One final sucker punch to the arm
It’s hard to believe it has been 6 months since returning home from Manila. Today was the last time I would be going to Passport Health for Hepatitis shots. That B shot.. wow.. that one HURTS. Time has flown by, but many incredible things have happened. So I will give you a quick run down.
Many of you know that I was talking with this guy, Eddie, before I left for Manila. Actually, you may not have known his name, just known him as “The Pilot”. While I was overseas, if I had a break or was on lunch, I would make phone calls on my laptop via VoIP (isn’t technology grand?) It was cute, if Cha, Jollie, Aimee or Ron were headed down to our 2am lunch and saw me on the phone, they would ask “Pilot?” and just smile. Well, that pilot has become a very special part of my life and I don’t want to imagine it any other way. He makes me smile in a way I never knew was possible.
I’ve gone hiking out in Old Falls, NC, taken a trip to Washington, DC the weekend prior to elections, visited family in New Jersey, and made business trips to both Tampa, FL and Little Rock, AR. The company I work for has been purchased by Verizon Wireless and thankfully I am still there. Things are still being sorted out but I am still a trainer just wearing a different color shirt with a new logo.
On December 15, I walked across a stage and received my Bachelors in Business Administration from Gardner-Webb University. It was a long time coming and a lot of hard work. But I now have the degree which no one can take from me. I had a good size cheering section in the crowd as well. Mom, Dad, Tony, Angela, Alli, Nana, Poppy, Ryan, Aunt Janet, Uncle Ben, and Eddie were all able to come out to see me walk. The day before this crew and several of my friends came over to Mike & Robin’s house for a little graduation gathering. Sadly, Robin lost her grandfather, Uncle Leo, just before graduation so they left for West Virginia right after the graduation party. It was a lovely weekend and I am so grateful for those who were able to come, along with those who were there in spirit. I couldn’t have done it without all of your support through the years.
I still keep in touch with a few people in Manila. Jollie is still hoping to come to the States in the spring. I do hope to be able to see her while she is here. I think of them often and would love the opportunity to go back! My niece, Alli, and I say a few phrases in Tagalog to each other – “Alak Pa”, “Loco loco”, and of course “Mahal kita”. Though when she says “mahal kita” it comes out more like “ah hal lakita”. With my luck it is probably some bad word and no longer means I love you. But it’s cute to hear her say it. J
I hope to write more often. Now that I am not in school I am still trying to figure out my evenings and weekends. Hopefully I will get to see the Ziolkowski’s, McLaurin’s, and other friends in Charlotte more.
Check out my picasa albums for pictures from various events - http://picasaweb.google.com/dnole2
Paalom
Hugs and smiles to all!
Many of you know that I was talking with this guy, Eddie, before I left for Manila. Actually, you may not have known his name, just known him as “The Pilot”. While I was overseas, if I had a break or was on lunch, I would make phone calls on my laptop via VoIP (isn’t technology grand?) It was cute, if Cha, Jollie, Aimee or Ron were headed down to our 2am lunch and saw me on the phone, they would ask “Pilot?” and just smile. Well, that pilot has become a very special part of my life and I don’t want to imagine it any other way. He makes me smile in a way I never knew was possible.
I’ve gone hiking out in Old Falls, NC, taken a trip to Washington, DC the weekend prior to elections, visited family in New Jersey, and made business trips to both Tampa, FL and Little Rock, AR. The company I work for has been purchased by Verizon Wireless and thankfully I am still there. Things are still being sorted out but I am still a trainer just wearing a different color shirt with a new logo.
On December 15, I walked across a stage and received my Bachelors in Business Administration from Gardner-Webb University. It was a long time coming and a lot of hard work. But I now have the degree which no one can take from me. I had a good size cheering section in the crowd as well. Mom, Dad, Tony, Angela, Alli, Nana, Poppy, Ryan, Aunt Janet, Uncle Ben, and Eddie were all able to come out to see me walk. The day before this crew and several of my friends came over to Mike & Robin’s house for a little graduation gathering. Sadly, Robin lost her grandfather, Uncle Leo, just before graduation so they left for West Virginia right after the graduation party. It was a lovely weekend and I am so grateful for those who were able to come, along with those who were there in spirit. I couldn’t have done it without all of your support through the years.
I still keep in touch with a few people in Manila. Jollie is still hoping to come to the States in the spring. I do hope to be able to see her while she is here. I think of them often and would love the opportunity to go back! My niece, Alli, and I say a few phrases in Tagalog to each other – “Alak Pa”, “Loco loco”, and of course “Mahal kita”. Though when she says “mahal kita” it comes out more like “ah hal lakita”. With my luck it is probably some bad word and no longer means I love you. But it’s cute to hear her say it. J
I hope to write more often. Now that I am not in school I am still trying to figure out my evenings and weekends. Hopefully I will get to see the Ziolkowski’s, McLaurin’s, and other friends in Charlotte more.
Check out my picasa albums for pictures from various events - http://picasaweb.google.com/dnole2
Paalom
Hugs and smiles to all!
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