Happy Friday
Posted by: Denelle
I've been sitting here for an hour trying to decide what I want to post about. Typing and deleting over and over again. And I've finally decided that I'm going to post about me and the craziness in my life right now because maybe getting it all out will make it easier to think about other things.
Transition
So after a year in New Mexico my parents have decided that they miss Los Angeles and are moving back there. In fact, if my dad had his way, the truck should be packed and everyone on the road even as I type. It's kind of strange how 8 1/2 years ago when they moved to LA from St. Louis everybody (family included) expected them to eventually move back to the midwest. Well I can pretty much assure you that isn't going to happen. They've found their niche in CA and I can't wait for them to get home and get settled so I can visit. It certainly makes trying to figure out where to spend the vacation time much easier.
Adventure (but not for me)
My sister is currently packing her bags and headed to Spain (with a brief stop over in New York)
for a six week study abroad program. I've spent a large part of my free time this week looking up voltage converter and plug adaptor information for her (she's too busy taking finals, moving out of her dorm room, and trying to get packed for Spain to do the menial things) because she just has to take her hair dryer. The final solution? Buy the hair dryer there and leave it behind when you come home. Easier, cheaper and hopefully problem free. I can also tell you the current exchange rate US Dollar to Euro (roughly 1.35) because I've talked to multiple banks. So she gets into NY on Sunday and I'm taking a half a day off work on Tuesday to take her to the airport because even though she's brave enough to go half way around the world by herself she needs someone to take her to the airport. She's lucky I love her.
Know-It-Alls
My mom was in Louisiana over the weekend (yes, the same time as me) visiting my grandfather and other relatives in Leesville/Lake Charles. She returned with the news that everyone is in good health and the all want to know why I'm not married yet. See this is why I avoid family reunions. My cousins (13 and 7 years older than me) have probably given up hope that I'll ever get married. And my aunt suggested that I "be aggressive" in finding a man. Now what exactly does that mean? Brad/Dave you guys are from Louisiana, is that some special code that we Yankees don't know? Does it mean internet dating? Because that doesn't appeal to me. Does that mean that I should flirt with every man that comes along? Or does she have something even more aggressive in mind? Can't you just see me at General Conference as I corner and prospect and demand that he ask me out for dinner?We have names for people like that - desperate - and thankfully I am not (and hope to never be) there yet.
The Next Step?
Since turning down the job in Alexandria I have renewed my decision to go back to school. The biggest obstacle in my way? The GRE. I just can't bring myself to take the stupid thing. My brother took the leap and is heading back to Grad School in the fall. If he can do it certainly I can, right? I need some serious motivation. Any suggestions? Maybe I should photoshop my head onto the body of a McDonald's employee and make it my screensaver.
New Friends
I'm excited about next week. A couple of our readers here from Collideoscope (and 90&9) are coming to New York to do some missions work and I'm hoping to meet up with them for dinner one night. I'll shake a few hands, take a few pictures, kiss a few babies (are there any babies coming) and post it all back here for you to read and enjoy. Can't wait to meet you in person Kris, have a safe trip!
And now I think you are current on the world of Denelle.
I've been sitting here for an hour trying to decide what I want to post about. Typing and deleting over and over again. And I've finally decided that I'm going to post about me and the craziness in my life right now because maybe getting it all out will make it easier to think about other things.
Transition
So after a year in New Mexico my parents have decided that they miss Los Angeles and are moving back there. In fact, if my dad had his way, the truck should be packed and everyone on the road even as I type. It's kind of strange how 8 1/2 years ago when they moved to LA from St. Louis everybody (family included) expected them to eventually move back to the midwest. Well I can pretty much assure you that isn't going to happen. They've found their niche in CA and I can't wait for them to get home and get settled so I can visit. It certainly makes trying to figure out where to spend the vacation time much easier.
Adventure (but not for me)
My sister is currently packing her bags and headed to Spain (with a brief stop over in New York)
for a six week study abroad program. I've spent a large part of my free time this week looking up voltage converter and plug adaptor information for her (she's too busy taking finals, moving out of her dorm room, and trying to get packed for Spain to do the menial things) because she just has to take her hair dryer. The final solution? Buy the hair dryer there and leave it behind when you come home. Easier, cheaper and hopefully problem free. I can also tell you the current exchange rate US Dollar to Euro (roughly 1.35) because I've talked to multiple banks. So she gets into NY on Sunday and I'm taking a half a day off work on Tuesday to take her to the airport because even though she's brave enough to go half way around the world by herself she needs someone to take her to the airport. She's lucky I love her.
Know-It-Alls
My mom was in Louisiana over the weekend (yes, the same time as me) visiting my grandfather and other relatives in Leesville/Lake Charles. She returned with the news that everyone is in good health and the all want to know why I'm not married yet. See this is why I avoid family reunions. My cousins (13 and 7 years older than me) have probably given up hope that I'll ever get married. And my aunt suggested that I "be aggressive" in finding a man. Now what exactly does that mean? Brad/Dave you guys are from Louisiana, is that some special code that we Yankees don't know? Does it mean internet dating? Because that doesn't appeal to me. Does that mean that I should flirt with every man that comes along? Or does she have something even more aggressive in mind? Can't you just see me at General Conference as I corner and prospect and demand that he ask me out for dinner?
The Next Step?
Since turning down the job in Alexandria I have renewed my decision to go back to school. The biggest obstacle in my way? The GRE. I just can't bring myself to take the stupid thing. My brother took the leap and is heading back to Grad School in the fall. If he can do it certainly I can, right? I need some serious motivation. Any suggestions? Maybe I should photoshop my head onto the body of a McDonald's employee and make it my screensaver.
New Friends
I'm excited about next week. A couple of our readers here from Collideoscope (and 90&9) are coming to New York to do some missions work and I'm hoping to meet up with them for dinner one night. I'll shake a few hands, take a few pictures, kiss a few babies (are there any babies coming) and post it all back here for you to read and enjoy. Can't wait to meet you in person Kris, have a safe trip!
And now I think you are current on the world of Denelle.
I wish your sis all the best during her time in Spain. I went for the same amount of time as she will, but then discovered I didn't get my fill, so I went back for a semester. I came back fluent in Spanish and broke--as you've mentioned, the Euro is strangling the dollar.
And I understand your struggle over taking the GRE. I procrastinated over it for the longest and finally took the plunge and now I'm looking at some graduate programs. There's plenty of free practice stuff you can find online to get the feel of the test. All the best!
Posted by
chantell |
Mon Jun 19, 01:55:00 PM 2006
This is the sad sad tale of me! I made it to NYC and will be writing it up for Kent (should he choose to use it), but . . .alas!! With all of my planning, printing, contacting and carrying - the one bit of paper which held ALL of YOUR information was left behind!! I tried to find a way to get it anyway, but could not. And then . . when we finally found your church on Thursday, of course, you know, you weren't able to be there.
So sad . . . guess I'll have to find another excuse to make it to NYC so we can meet!! Unless, of course, you find yourself in the Midwest . . .that would work, too!
Signed,
Not So Lost Anymore, Kris
Posted by
Kris |
Wed Jun 28, 05:56:00 PM 2006