So I realized in my pity post from Monday that I didn't tell you ANYTHING about my weekend except for the fact that I was missing my brother on the holiday.
Friday evening, I had an awesome time relaxing at home. Work was super stressful and busy ALL DAY LONG. I went in at 8 a.m. and got off work around 6:30 or so. The branch was busy from the time I got there until around 5:45. We closed at 6. It was that busy. It was pay day, It was before a holiday where lots of people needed cash for fireworks, and it was also before the bank was closed on Monday. I shortened my lunch break by 15 minutes, and because I stayed late on Thursday and came in early on Friday, I got into over time for last week! Sweet action, love that time and a half!
Late Friday evening, I got a phone call from my aunt Jessica and she asked if I wanted to join their family for an impromptu float trip. My answer was heck yes! ha ha. We left home around 7 a.m., drove to Tahlequah, and went on a 4-mile float on the Illinois. IT. WAS. AWESOME. I always love float trips and wish we would go a lot during the summer. They're so much fun!
We then spent the remainder of the day just hanging out, and went and bought fireworks later that evening. We bought a big package of night time stuff for Jacob to shoot off for us once darkness fell. I helped pay for it this year, as I actually have a job now and can afford it. I also treated myself to some Sam Adams Summer Ale for the holiday. Freaking love it.
Sunday morning I went to church, and then did a little retail therapy afterwards. Edith, MacKenzie, their friend Hannah and I went out to eat in Owasso and then went to the mall. I bought a good pair of shoes for work, a pair of jean shorts (because I don't have any), and two pairs of sunglasses. It was exactly what I was looking for when I went out to the mall.
I got to spend all day Monday relaxing at the house. I slept almost all day...it kicked my butt yesterday at work.
Today was nice, I didn't have to go into work until noon, and then tomorrow I go in at 7 and get off at 1. The hours this week are kind of nice, and something I look forward to for a long term thing...it'll be nice to have random weeks where I'll have an entire afternoon all to myself. It'll be even nicer when I'm in my apartment complex with my swimming pool...can't wait!
Hope you all are having a great (short) week! It's almost over!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
Not Your Typical Independence Day celebration
I really don't know if I will finish the photo challenge...I'm stuck on the day that is a picture of something that has made a large impact on your life recently, or something along those lines. So while I get that figured out, the challenge is on hold.
My family celebrated 4th of July last night, because many of us have to be at work tomorrow and didn't want to stay up super late and be sleepy for work. This is the second year in a row that we haven't celebrated on the 4th; last year we had a tournament at the ball fields so my family celebrated on the 5th. Usually we start fireworks at dark, and they will last until almost midnight. For some reason, the fireworks didn't last that long this year. we were done by 9:45, which was perfect for me because I have become a morning person and don't enjoy staying up as late as I used to. Thanks big girl job. ha ha
This year, our celebration was different than normal. It was strictly a family thing, we didn't have friends of ours come over, and not any boyfriends/girlfriends either. Even mom's fiancee was with his family. It was the first holiday without Jared around, and Josh and I agreed that it just wasn't the same without him.
We did our usual; my uncle grilled hot dogs and brats, we had our usual sides, and I had my usual crackle balls that I love. Mimi had just returned home from her vacation in California. The Smiths (who might as well be our family members) joined us for the food and fireworks, minus a couple of them. Jared's girlfriend stopped by for a bit, but it wasn't even an hour. The family played kickball. I spent the entire afternoon before the celebration with Edith, MacKenzie, and their friend Hannah at the mall. It seemed to me like a typical Sunday, except there was added fireworks, cupcakes, and red, white, and blue strawberries.
I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer about the holiday because it's one of my most favorite ever. I guess because this is the third barbecue my family has had since I returned home, it was just like a special dinner. I really miss my brother, and I know it's selfish of me to wish he were here all the time. He'll be back before I know it, but it really isn't the same without him here.
I received my first letter from him on Saturday, and I know that he is probably doing better than he realizes. It was short and even had me laughing, but I really miss him. This is where my sappy-ness comes in...
Whatever you're doing in celebration of today's holiday, I hope you are enjoying the time spent with good food, good friends, and loving family! Be safe and have fun!
My family celebrated 4th of July last night, because many of us have to be at work tomorrow and didn't want to stay up super late and be sleepy for work. This is the second year in a row that we haven't celebrated on the 4th; last year we had a tournament at the ball fields so my family celebrated on the 5th. Usually we start fireworks at dark, and they will last until almost midnight. For some reason, the fireworks didn't last that long this year. we were done by 9:45, which was perfect for me because I have become a morning person and don't enjoy staying up as late as I used to. Thanks big girl job. ha ha
This year, our celebration was different than normal. It was strictly a family thing, we didn't have friends of ours come over, and not any boyfriends/girlfriends either. Even mom's fiancee was with his family. It was the first holiday without Jared around, and Josh and I agreed that it just wasn't the same without him.
We did our usual; my uncle grilled hot dogs and brats, we had our usual sides, and I had my usual crackle balls that I love. Mimi had just returned home from her vacation in California. The Smiths (who might as well be our family members) joined us for the food and fireworks, minus a couple of them. Jared's girlfriend stopped by for a bit, but it wasn't even an hour. The family played kickball. I spent the entire afternoon before the celebration with Edith, MacKenzie, and their friend Hannah at the mall. It seemed to me like a typical Sunday, except there was added fireworks, cupcakes, and red, white, and blue strawberries.
I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer about the holiday because it's one of my most favorite ever. I guess because this is the third barbecue my family has had since I returned home, it was just like a special dinner. I really miss my brother, and I know it's selfish of me to wish he were here all the time. He'll be back before I know it, but it really isn't the same without him here.
I received my first letter from him on Saturday, and I know that he is probably doing better than he realizes. It was short and even had me laughing, but I really miss him. This is where my sappy-ness comes in...
Whatever you're doing in celebration of today's holiday, I hope you are enjoying the time spent with good food, good friends, and loving family! Be safe and have fun!
Friday, July 1, 2011
here's to the next 6 months!
I can't believe six months have already gone by in 2011! Here's a quick recap of the past six months (with some links to some posts!)
In January, I rang in the new year in Arizona with my best friend Erika, then got to watch my Sooners beat the Huskies in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl :)
Picture Heavy post about my adventures
Early February saw a lot of snow days in school, which allowed me to read an entire series (Hunger Games), and definitely not want to do school work for an entire semester. Then at the end of February I had an emergency appendectomy.
Timeline of the day I went into the emergency room
I healed quickly enough that I got to enjoy my final spring break in Florida with some of my best friends.
Picture heavy post about spring break
April is a blur. No really. It was jam-packed with many tests, projects, sorority obligations, and other obligations. I did however, enjoy winning a co-ed softball tournament and my last date party.
A Post of how crazy busy my life got in April
In May, I GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE! Then I moved back home and began looking for my first full-time job. (I got an offer at the end of May!) I met boything.
Another picture heavy post. graduation stuff
June, I started (and loved) my first-ever full-time big girl job. I went apartment hunting. Boything and I continued to date.
A post about being excited about my job
I hope you've enjoyed the adventures I've had so far! I know I've been enjoying yours! I hope you'll stay with me for the next 6 months!
In January, I rang in the new year in Arizona with my best friend Erika, then got to watch my Sooners beat the Huskies in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl :)
Picture Heavy post about my adventures
Early February saw a lot of snow days in school, which allowed me to read an entire series (Hunger Games), and definitely not want to do school work for an entire semester. Then at the end of February I had an emergency appendectomy.
Timeline of the day I went into the emergency room
I healed quickly enough that I got to enjoy my final spring break in Florida with some of my best friends.
Picture heavy post about spring break
April is a blur. No really. It was jam-packed with many tests, projects, sorority obligations, and other obligations. I did however, enjoy winning a co-ed softball tournament and my last date party.
A Post of how crazy busy my life got in April
In May, I GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE! Then I moved back home and began looking for my first full-time job. (I got an offer at the end of May!) I met boything.
Another picture heavy post. graduation stuff
June, I started (and loved) my first-ever full-time big girl job. I went apartment hunting. Boything and I continued to date.
A post about being excited about my job
I hope you've enjoyed the adventures I've had so far! I know I've been enjoying yours! I hope you'll stay with me for the next 6 months!
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