Vacation

As you all know I am no longer going to school to teach or take classes this semester. Sooo, this gives me a lot of time during the day to, well pretty much, NOTHING. I have been reading some books, applying for jobs, and cleaning. Recently I decided I want to go on vacation. I chose here......



But, since somewhere like this (Bora-Bora) costs money, I decided to take a well needed trip to my grandparents. It was a much needed vacation away from home. I think I may have gained 5 pounds while I was there (My grandma ALWAYS has trets out, but it was worth it. One night I got to go check out my Grandpas fraternity, it is the Shriners club. They do a bunch of neat stuff for hospitals and such. There was a dinner that I attended. I got to dress up with my grandparents and crash there party. It did not matter that I was the youngest one there by maybe 50 years, it was fun! Of corse I got a special introduction from my Grandpa to the entire audience.
Here are some pics from that night.









Are'nt they they cutest? My Granpa promised me a picture in "the hat" so when we got home he got all dressed up for me to take the picture. It was a much needed vacation filled with fun, relaxation, and food from my Grandparents.

Finally, on my way home I felt stressed out about money and school and stuff like that, so I went shopping. I know this may make no sense, but it is what I do. I came across some super deals. One of them is rain boots! I finally bought some and I think they are great. Everyone should get a pair! (especially since it may be 70 degrees outside). Whateva, I do what I want!



And here is a picture I found and think its great! A little reminder to my dad what a wonderful Fathers day present he got. Hershy loves you too pops!

Dance Moves

Last week Kaci and I were at the gym and we decided to take a class together. This is something that I always want to do, but due to my uncordination and graciousness, I only like taking them with people. The class we chose was not any regular class though...it was ZUMBA! Yes Zumba! I was uncertain when we first got in there. We were doing the cha-cha and even the "Jerk." Every single move in this class required hip movement, body rolls, and dance ability. BUT, I tried it and made it through only by watching Kaci and falling a second behind everyone else. I did not care though, you know? Because I was sweating and actually having fun. Plus, the next day I was sore in my ankles and elbows....I think that means I was not salsaing with my hips enough, but sore is good right?. All said and done, this class was awesome people watching (MC Hammer pants and hoop earings, and pretty fun.



On a similar note, I think I am going to start some serious training for a 1/2 marathon. I figure it will give me something else to do that does not require spending money. I think I can do it...Does anyone want to do with? I think it may be fun. I am a bit undecided on the issue.

And I have news.....I turned my thesis in! YAY! what does that mean, you all may be wondering since I have talked about this darn paper for a year now. After my committee members look at it for 2 weeks, I have to defend it. So on Mazrch 22, I am going to a meeting (the one I paid tuition for) and defending this beast of a paper for about 2 hours. From there we will see what happens. If I pass, then I pay someone to do things to it, fix some comments I know will come from someone I refuse to talk about on this happy blog, and I am done! Im excited, but at the same time it is so anticlimatic given the ups and downs of this process. It is ok if you skipped this paragraph, I think I bored myself writing it.

Hey look at this picture I found...isnt tyty handsome!This was "the" family picture day. If you remember it. Classic! haha