tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48533760278333718932011-10-08T01:00:22.801-04:00Random ramblings about life and remaining (relatively) sane in this crazy little life o' mine!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12035064304253187040noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853376027833371893.post-7070571942145884562009-05-21T23:45:00.004-04:002009-05-22T00:04:17.471-04:00

Hello again!This summer, even with everything that is going on (more on that, later), I am going to attempt to tackle several books.  I just feel like I neeeeeeed to!  Reading is very close to sleeping on the things-that-I-like-to-do list.  Here's a rundown of the books that I am reading, or will attempt to read this summer, in no particular order:The Year of Living Biblically, by A.J.

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Hello!I am still alive. I promise to try to get back here more, now that I have remembered my password! I have a lot of pictures to post, and a lot of news to update. Also, I am going to try to hook up to mobile blogging, so I might be able to update more frequently! I am at work, right now, but I just wanted to check in. I'll be back soon!Toodleoooo!

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Just sitting here with my faithful buddy, Lola.  I haven't forgotten about my blog.  It just seems like it's a busy time, and I haven't really had (too) much time to gather my thoughts.  I'm working on an outline for one of two projects that I have due in a couple of weeks.  Maybe I'll have more time after that.  Lots o' stuff has happened in the past month or so (well, maybe not lots, but a lot

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Okay, I know I have been slacking off on posting.  I've been busy lately, really!  I promise to get back to it shortly, I've got lots to write about! Talk to you really soon!Cheers!

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Don't forget to vote tomorrow!! It's your American duty to stand in long lines and voice your opinion! 

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Today I set out on my marathon training walk with the goal in mind of walking twelve miles. Twelve miles consists of walking 6 times around Eric's parents' complex.  I walk there a) because I am so very bored of walking around my complex, one loop equaling only a half mile, and b) because there are sidewalks in their housing complex.  Sidewalks are, for some reason, a rarity in South Carolina so

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Uh oh, I ate ice cream. It wasn't really my fault, Eric made me do it.  We just got back from a walk and he wanted something cold.  Specifically, he wanted ice cream.  I said I would buy it for him, but he said he wouldn't eat any if I didn't.  What's a girl to do? I know he really, really, really, really wanted ice cream.  I felt bad, so I caved in! But I'm not happy about it, boy oh boy! I was

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Okay, still no sweets. It's been like a thousand years, and I am tempted! I don't want to waste my no sweets on just any ol' sugar fix, so I am going to stick it out until something really fantastic is presented before me, and I just can't help but to eat it. No mere candy will do. I am not sure what it will take, though. This is so great, I am forming new habits!

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Well, before I write about my training, I should probably write about what I am training for! My auntie Mary Ann invited my mother, sister Andrea, and I, along with her daughters Koren and Elizabeth, and sisters Kathy and Joanne to participate in a marathon. The purpose being a personal challenge and some girl time. We are going to walk the marathon, and have a great time. Kathy and Joanne

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Today, I began my marathon training. I know it's a little (very) late, but I will be prepared. I walked seven miles, this morning. It was fine, other that it being a little bit boring because there's nowhere to go here, but around and around. Also, my feet hurt a little, but Eric said it was because I was wearing the wrong socks. I need slippery, fancy marathon socks. Before I embark on my

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Happy belated fall! Do you know what that means? It means that I get to start thinking of Halloween costumes for Eric and I. (Yes, I know that we are 32 and 30, but seriously, it's still important) I will think of some and post my ideas. Any ideas are welcome, also. I want to be Elvis and Priscilla, because that means that I can wear lots o' eyeliner, and tease my hair really BIG. Eric says 'nay'

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Okay, I know this blog is not so visually appealing. I guess I will have to step it up. I am going to start to carry my camera around- something I used to do all the time, but have seriously slacked since living you-know-where. I will try to post, fun, beautiful, relevant photos- maybe not all at the same time, but I will at least try to post some photos with my entries. I'm not so

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Guess what? I still haven't had any sweets! It's been over 2 WEEKS!! That is crazy. I am the queen of will-power. I think it's carrying over into other aspects of my life. For example, I have been exercising pretty regularly! Although that could have something to do with the upcoming marathon that I am participating in.......more to follow about the marathon in a later post.

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Eric and I are contemplating a life without cable T.V.. The main purpose being to cut costs in our semi-restricted, student-budget lifestyle. Another purpose would be to possibly free up some of our brain space. Instead of watching "What Not to Wear," (while I am studying sometimes- ha ha!) I could devote my time entirely to my (somewhat, for now!) academic endeavors. Also, instead of watching "

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Friday, Eric had his interview with a dental school.  Unfortunately, he won't find out the results until December.  I believe that this will probably be the longest 2 and a half months ever, for Eric.  He said that the interviewers were mostly ambiguous, so he really has no idea how well the interviews went.  I know that they went just fine.  He went to the interview very prepared (and looking

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Today, my underarms were finally epilated.  Hallelujah, and thank goodness! Now, I can at least wear sleeveless tops in this sweltering humidity.  Legs will be Thursday.  The forecast looks like skirts and tank tops for the weekend.  (Phew!)*I promise, at some point, there will be some semi-intelligent banter, but I have been waaaay preoccupied with hair! **Anyway, it's my blog and I can be silly

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When I have the time, I am reading John Adams, by David McCullough.So far, even though I am not far into it, I like it. John Adams seemed to be a pretty nice guy. Inquisitive, open-minded, and thoughtful. I am looking forward to reading more of this book, in between skincare and eyebrows.(Looking through the book at all of the portraits of the Adams family, I saw a painting of John Quincy

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So, I have decided to forgo eating sweets for a little bit. I usually tend to eat a little somethin' somethin' of the sweet variety, at least once a day. More often, I eat a little sweet snack more than once a day, so I am doing a little experiment. A practice in willpower, if you will. I have to say that not eating a sweet morsel, when what I really want to do is eat a sweet morsel, isn't all

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Well, Hanna came to visit last night.  I thought she was going to have a big party outside, but she was pretty calm.  She didn't keep us awake, or anything! She even left without saying goodbye.  I hear she's headed up to New England, next.  Stay safe and dry! 

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Still hairy...!!! We didn't have time to wax.  We had to go through the chapter, and then watch a video.  It took aaaaaall day.  I am very optimistic about Tuesday, though!

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Tomorrow's the day! I am so excited! I can't wait! It's going to be the best day ever!!Back story: I am in esthetician school. Part of esthetician school is learning how to wax. Part of learning how to wax is by waxing fellow students. Are you catching on? I am a fellow student. In order to wax, there has to be hair to wax. In order to have hair to wax YOU HAVE TO GROW IT! See what I'm sayin'?All

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My new motto, creed, (whatever) is going to be "negativity into productivity." Instead of whining, "boo hoo, I'm bored," or, "it's too hot to run outside," or "I don't feel like going to a Civil War Re-enactment today," or (one more!) "I'm really not interested in getting a 12-pack of Busch and ridin' my bike up to SBB," I am going to be productive.First, I am going to clean my closets, and get

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BREAKING NEWS... Eric was called today for an interview at one of the dental schools that he has applied to. (Yay! woo hoo!) He has an interview next Friday. Luck, and good wishes his way, please! We'll be shopping for a new suit tomorrow. Looks like I might get that miniature cow, afterall!!

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I just wanted to update anyone who wanted to know about Eric's test status, that didn't already know.  Eric took his DAT on August 13th, and passed with fantastic results. (Yea! Good Job!) His test scores, in addition to his almost-perfect, overachieving GPA should ensure that he gets a great interview, which would then lead to him acing said interview, which would absolutely allow him to get

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(A new blog post already!)So, my new school is so fantastic that since we were all caught up on our material, and not yet ready to start the new stuff- which we'll be doing tomorrow, we got to have an extra long lunch break and... go to the movies!  The whole class, and the teacher!  Isn't that the silliest, most fun thing, ever?? We saw Mamma-Mia, which was cute, and fun.  I never would've been

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Hello!Well, I guess I have a blog. I decided to start one so that I might use my online time more productively. This means that I may not always be as up-to-date on the happenings at People.com, and there might be a lot of rambling going on! It's okay if I ramble, though- it's my blog!Living in South Carolina has been a bit of a culture shock for Eric and I, so on this blog, there might be some

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