Hello out there! Apparently I went on an unplanned summer blog hiatus, as my last post was over two months ago. Like I'm guessing you had, I have had a very busy summer. Here's a bit of what I have been up to:
-It feels like every weekend had a birthday, party, or holiday, and I was finally able to visit my sister at her work in Disneyland. She is having a blast working in the happiest place on earth, and it wasn't too bad getting to spend a day in the park with her, either. My autumn weekends look like they will be just as busy, too. Good thing I have the work week to recover.
-I have been doing a lot of cooking lately (um, like always, actually). I have decided that I will be keeping a food diary of what I'm cooking with notes about what that food or recipe means to me. I will be sharing family memories, the special occasions at which we have this food, and anyone I cook with. This will be off the Internet, but I am thinking I will occasionally share the recipes as well as the notes here on the blog. Would you be interested in that?
-I have been taking some classes, including learning more about my faith at church, and I am about to start learning American Sign Language and taking another Bible study (super excited about both of these). And, this week Stephen and I finish up our introductory fencing lessons. That's right, fencing. Like with swords. I will have a larger post about what we have learned, and a bit of fencing humor for you guys in the next couple weeks, but I will tell you that it is just as fun as you expect it to be, and I highly recommend you make a "point" (eh? EH?) to try it for yourself! If you are in the Fresno-area, we went here, and recommend it very highly!
I plan to blog a bit more than I have been. I know you've heard this promise before, but I am ready (and really wanting to) get back into my writing routine. I miss writing and I miss the awesome feedback I get from anyone who reads about my crazy life.
See you very soon!
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Monday, August 22, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Christmas, New Year's and Other Events
Happy 2011 blog readers! I hope that your Christmas was fabulous, your New Year's was spectacular, and that you're not done celebrating either of them. Mine were quite nice; how was yours?
On Christmas Eve, we had our annual Feast of Seven Fishes. We only had Five Fishes present, but we made sure to overeat on them all, so everything balanced out.
On Christmas Day we got to go to Mass, hang out with family, and help Stephen's grandparents celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Definitely a huge milestone, and a worthwhile goal for those of us who only have 59-and-a-half years to go.
My birthday was a nice relaxing day with family, and trying to detox all of the yummy but somewhat regrettable eating decisions from the previous, like, month. I'm pretty sure you spent my birthday doing the same thing, and that you didn't even know we were celebrating together. Surprise!
New Year's Eve and Day we hung out with family, watched movies, and played some video games (well, I mostly watched people play video games). I have some resolutions I'll share soon.
Then, Stephen and I had the anniversary of our first date--6 years.
By the time that rolled around, though, we were exhausted. However, we remembered that we wouldn't have been as exhausted this season if we had never met.
Awwwww.
OK, I'm headed back to sleep now.
On Christmas Eve, we had our annual Feast of Seven Fishes. We only had Five Fishes present, but we made sure to overeat on them all, so everything balanced out.
On Christmas Day we got to go to Mass, hang out with family, and help Stephen's grandparents celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Definitely a huge milestone, and a worthwhile goal for those of us who only have 59-and-a-half years to go.
My birthday was a nice relaxing day with family, and trying to detox all of the yummy but somewhat regrettable eating decisions from the previous, like, month. I'm pretty sure you spent my birthday doing the same thing, and that you didn't even know we were celebrating together. Surprise!
New Year's Eve and Day we hung out with family, watched movies, and played some video games (well, I mostly watched people play video games). I have some resolutions I'll share soon.
Then, Stephen and I had the anniversary of our first date--6 years.
By the time that rolled around, though, we were exhausted. However, we remembered that we wouldn't have been as exhausted this season if we had never met.
Awwwww.
OK, I'm headed back to sleep now.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday Latest
So here's what's up with me lately:
I am currently researching some new career options. I am not yet going to elaborate on them on the blog, other than to say they seem like they use a lot of my writing and researching skills, and fit with my lifestyle. I will say that when I am comfortable and confident enough that they are the right fit for me that I will share more. Until then, you can pretend I'm doing something crazy, like underwater sea urchin hunting, synchronized sky diving. Whatever blows your skirt up.
With my increased amount of free time, I have been able to catch up more with friends and acquaintances. This is something I didn't make as much time for as I should have while I was working, and I hope I can continue to maintain this reconnecting after I figure the career stuff out.
Also while I figure out career stuff, I am embracing the holiday spirit by baking pretty much everything in my repertoire, and then some. Do you have a holiday party coming up? Want to give some yummy gifts out to friends? Need some sweetness in your life (like as a hidden midnight snack)? Give me a call or shoot me an e-mail and maybe I can make something for your holiday that will brighten your spirits and fill your tummy. Win-win.
I appreciate your patience as I figure out my life alongside figuring out when the heck I will get my blog to the spot that I want it.* I truly want to dedicate more time to the blog, both because I enjoy it and because it deserves more attention. I so appreciate when people tell me that they enjoy reading my blog, or let me know that they miss it when I don't post something new. It means more than you could know to hear that encouragement.
New things coming my way from all angles. I want to know: what is new with you? Are you going through any big career, education or life transitions?
*Art imitating life?
I am currently researching some new career options. I am not yet going to elaborate on them on the blog, other than to say they seem like they use a lot of my writing and researching skills, and fit with my lifestyle. I will say that when I am comfortable and confident enough that they are the right fit for me that I will share more. Until then, you can pretend I'm doing something crazy, like underwater sea urchin hunting, synchronized sky diving. Whatever blows your skirt up.
With my increased amount of free time, I have been able to catch up more with friends and acquaintances. This is something I didn't make as much time for as I should have while I was working, and I hope I can continue to maintain this reconnecting after I figure the career stuff out.
Also while I figure out career stuff, I am embracing the holiday spirit by baking pretty much everything in my repertoire, and then some. Do you have a holiday party coming up? Want to give some yummy gifts out to friends? Need some sweetness in your life (like as a hidden midnight snack)? Give me a call or shoot me an e-mail and maybe I can make something for your holiday that will brighten your spirits and fill your tummy. Win-win.
I appreciate your patience as I figure out my life alongside figuring out when the heck I will get my blog to the spot that I want it.* I truly want to dedicate more time to the blog, both because I enjoy it and because it deserves more attention. I so appreciate when people tell me that they enjoy reading my blog, or let me know that they miss it when I don't post something new. It means more than you could know to hear that encouragement.
New things coming my way from all angles. I want to know: what is new with you? Are you going through any big career, education or life transitions?
*Art imitating life?
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Going Fourth (Hungry)
We've reached the point in the week where I share an obligatory post about the next holiday.
We both knew it was coming.
This year, we're celebrating the fourth in stages over a series of days and alongside lots of other events. And lucky you, you get to hear about all of them!
(This is where you feign enthusiasm).
For kicks, though, I thought I would throw you a bone.
I've included a recipe (or two) with each day to give you an idea about the type of food we will eat, or that I wish we will eat.* That way, this blog is a resource for tasty treats instead of my own personal calendar.
Aww, you're welcome.
Here's the breakdown:
Thursday (today): We have dinner plans with some family friends we met up with when we traveled to Chicago a couple years back before Stephen headed to Iraq. (Wow, that's a long sentence. Maybe I'll shorten it later...er, maybe not.) So, we might eat this, or, maybe they will bring this!
Friday: Get name changed with the SSA. (Again, this is where you feign enthusiasm--because I had to). Then, I will finally see some actual human friends that I haven't seen since the wedding (coming up on nine weeks ago).
Lame, Jen. Lame. I plan on having this to recover from my failure.
Saturday: Celebrate Heather's return to the U.S. of A. at her graduation/birthday/no-more-being-in-New-Zealand party. Seriously, just throw the fourth in with it. That way, we can celebrate you being back in America by eating this.
Sunday: Hang out with family and friends, and go to the Grizzlies game (with everyone else in Fresno). And, of course, eat these.
Monday: Recouperate.
What fun things are you up to for Independence Day?
*Because, heck, why not?
We both knew it was coming.
This year, we're celebrating the fourth in stages over a series of days and alongside lots of other events. And lucky you, you get to hear about all of them!
(This is where you feign enthusiasm).
For kicks, though, I thought I would throw you a bone.
I've included a recipe (or two) with each day to give you an idea about the type of food we will eat, or that I wish we will eat.* That way, this blog is a resource for tasty treats instead of my own personal calendar.
Aww, you're welcome.
Here's the breakdown:
Thursday (today): We have dinner plans with some family friends we met up with when we traveled to Chicago a couple years back before Stephen headed to Iraq. (Wow, that's a long sentence. Maybe I'll shorten it later...er, maybe not.) So, we might eat this, or, maybe they will bring this!
Friday: Get name changed with the SSA. (Again, this is where you feign enthusiasm--because I had to). Then, I will finally see some actual human friends that I haven't seen since the wedding (coming up on nine weeks ago).
Lame, Jen. Lame. I plan on having this to recover from my failure.
Saturday: Celebrate Heather's return to the U.S. of A. at her graduation/birthday/no-more-being-in-New-Zealand party. Seriously, just throw the fourth in with it. That way, we can celebrate you being back in America by eating this.
Sunday: Hang out with family and friends, and go to the Grizzlies game (with everyone else in Fresno). And, of course, eat these.
Monday: Recouperate.
What fun things are you up to for Independence Day?
*Because, heck, why not?
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