Do you take this.....

Yet even more weddings added to my wedding rally's!

It's getting crazy I have so many! From Jan. 2007 - October 2008 I have like 12 weddings! And my best friend is having a baby (due Valentine's Day!) that I have been buying like crazy for. I love that my friends are getting married but it's like a big damper on my banking account. You have to go the shower, the bachelorette parties, they actual wedding...it adds up fast, that's for sure. I won't be able to afford it by the end. So hint to my friends, don't get hitched or if you do, expect a cheap present from me!

This is a poem someone in Crandon wrote on 10-7-07:

I think I saw JESUS in Crandon today
I can't be certain, but it sure felt that way.
He was with seven others on their way out of town.
Six walked with pride, knowing where they were bound,
The seventh was struggling, with head held low,
not sure he was welcome - if he should go.

Jesus said to the six
“I'll let you decide, should we take him along or push him aside?”
In anger they said,
“We can't forget what he did. The pain that he caused.The lives we won't live.”
But then, as if touched by a heavenly hand,
in one voice they said,
“WE FORGIVE YOU, OUR FRIEND.”

I think I saw Jesus in Crandon today.
I can't say for certain, but it sure felt that way.

Half a Year!!!

Well I see my last post was quite some time ago huh! Big changes since then....kinda.

I moved home after summer school because our lease on our house was up the end of the month. I didn't do anything really until the end of August but search for a job and just enjoy the time off. It was nice to not have to study or worry about things...well other then getting a job. Everyone told me no hurry though and that I should enjoy the time so I listened (finally as my parents would say!)

The end of August I got a job in Michigan as an account executive at a radio station. I do outside sales which means I go around to companies and try to tell them they should use radio to do some advertising. I also meet with clients who believe in radio and set up advertising schedules with them. Needless to say I think, those are the clients I like to deal with more then the others. The job can be very frustrating at times but you just have to turn a cold shoulder to the rejection and not let it affect you. As much as I have heard that, told others that, and tried to put the words into practice, the repetitive rejection does start to affect one's self-esteem. I have enjoyed meeting the people I have met and I have formed personal relationships with others. It's been great yet kinda of bad at the same time.

Since moving back home it's been weird. Living with my parents again if great (no rent) but it sucks too. I like being around home again, just because i am so much more at home in the country then I am in the city; but I forgot how everything closes at 10 pm! There's no Mickey D's down the road or even a gas station that's open. It's nice to be with my friends who are still home, or who came back though! We play in a volleyball league Monday nights and that is so much fun! I was hesistant to join since I haven't played volleyball in forever but it's amazing how your body just jumps back into things it knows. So it's really been fun and I'm glad I'm doing that.

I have gone back to visit my roommates in the city since moving home and it's so nice to visit the city, but I can't see myself moving back there. Or at least a city as big as Milwaukee. I dont miss the snow and no parking in the winter that's for sure! The lights and options on things to do are what I miss though....and without having to say, I miss the girls too!

It's now almost Christmas and it's amazing how time flies! When I think back I see last years Christmas and you think "Jeez, a whole year before we do this again"...and it's here! I finished practically all but a few things for my shopping. I love giving presents and giving people something new. It's so much fun to get that new shirt or shoes that you get to wear....it's a great thing. I can't wait to see all my cousins open their presents. We have a 7 year old, a 3 year old, a 2 year old, and two 1 year olds! So it's tons of fun to see them eyeing up all the presents and getting so excited! They're so cute and I love them so much!!

Other then that I have been just working, playing volleyball and visiting with friends and family. My best friend is expecting a baby on Valentine's day and I can't wait! The Packers are kicking butt this year!! It's a great year!! Take care all, Merry Christmas!

The start of something great

Ohhh I know, it's been forever!! But, not much has gone on!! I obviously finished school and I have been on my butt since then! No jobs in sight and I'm still looking and applying. Whoever said that if you just go to college you can get practically any job you want was a major stoner because I know a lot of people who have nothing! I hope something great comes along soon.

My summer has been truckin' along. It's hard to believe that it's the end of July already and that August is here. Lots of fun events have happened. Two of my friends got married, Craig's party was a blast, and my brother and I had our graduation party. The Lodge was last weekend and it was so fun. However, I got majorly intoxicated and that sucked!! It was just stupid too...I hate getting like that. I felt like such an idiot! I was sitting by the fire and I was like ohh gosh, I'm gonna hurl. It's just dumb to drink so much that you puke and irresponsible. I will honestly try not to let that happen again!

Ok, off that kick, my days have been full of nothing and then some more nothing. I get out and go on bike rides and take the dog on walks but I can't do that until later because it's been so hot lately!! I like the heat but not when it's like stiffling! Tomorrow is suppose to be even hotter then today so that's gonna be great. This weekend is the Micheal Wendling Memorial Golf Classic in Mayville. He was killed in Iraq in 2005 and this is the second annual golf outing that is put on to benefit the troops. The money earned goes for phone cards to soldiers overseas so they can call home. It's a great cause and I love that so many people can benefit from the MWM Classic!

Well as I've said, not much going on. Ohh I almost forgot, I also get to go to the Packer Family Fun Night this Saturday with my cousin and her two sons. Her husband ended up having to work and she didn't want to take the boys alone. That should be good an awesome time and I can't wait to see the boys at the game!!

Once something more comes up, I'll be sure to post! Take Care all!!

4 brides and 3 grooms.....

This is one odd set of twelve months for me. From January 2007 to January 2008, I will have 7 of my good friend married. Now I'm happy for all of them to be tying the knot, but it's rather depressing for the rest of us. We celebrated a bachelorette party this weekend for one of my best friends getting married in July to one of my other best friends. I love all these people a lot...some more then others yes, but that just because I have been closer with some for years and years. My only fear is that all these couples will start doing couple things. I don't want to lose any of them, and honestly I don't see that happening, but home is beginning to be a place I don't like to go so much. Every time I go home, it seems like the couples are hanging out and then it's me. Usually it is no big deal because we hang out in big groups so its not that odd or anything. And I have spent so much time with some of these people I don't see if ever gettting odd to hang out with just the two of them (fingers crossed!) I just am scared for that day when they all hang out together or do couples only things and then I'm left out. It has happened already...not strictly couples only things but they have gone out in big groups and its this couple and this couple and I usually get invited, but I hardly ever go. It just is so awkward for me to be there sometimes and I feel like the odd woman out. So my final thought is that I love all these couples, but don't ditch the single gal.

Catching up with an Alumni!!!

Hello all!! So lots has happened since the last post. First off, I made it through all my classes with flying colors. That was a good thing. I hit up a Brewer game with friends and had an absolute blast! We played bags, ate tons and drank even more. It was an awesome time and I really enjoyed it.

The same weekend was my college graduation!! I can not believe I am a college alumni!! It is nuts to think that four years has gone by already since I stepped foot at UWM. I really am glad I came here and I don't regret it. I made awesome friends, got a degree and got to experience the city. It was a great experience that made me who I am today! After graduation, I went with one of my roomies to dinner and drinks. It was tons of fun and I enjoyed spending the time with her.

On Monday (may 21st) I went home and watched one of my cousin's baseball games. He pitched and they won so it was great. He is growing up so fast, I still think of him as the little 12 year old he used to be! He'll start driving this year which makes me feel so old. My mom and I went to Minnesota for a few days to take a little vacation. It was awesome to spend some time together and to get some shopping in. We went to the Mall of America and IKEA, two of my favorite places, ha ha! We got some new outfits and just had an awesome time.

Memorial weekend was fun and I got to spend time with family and friends. We spent some time at my Grandma's house and cleaned up her yard and stuff. All my cousins and that were there so it was mass chaos! Four little kids and five dogs does not equal a good combination!

I came back to Milwaukee to start summer school. Yes, I told you I just graduated but I had to take two classes this summer to be officially done. I didn't want to come back in fall for a whole semester to take six credits. Plus, we have our house through July and school ends June 22nd so that works out. School is really good so far too. One week down, three to go. The class is three hours a day, four days a week but it goes pretty fast. The teacher is really cool and makes the class interesting. I just have to pass the two then and I'll be an Official college grad.

Ok, well that's what's been going on for a month that I've been gone. I will try to keep this thing posted a little more. No job on the works yet. Hopefully something will come up soon! Take Care All!

Regrets

I have been thinking a lot about the word regret. Most people say they have some; I always know I did. But the more I think about it, the less I like to call them regrets. I like to call them "what-if thoughts." Because I am so happy where I am now, I guess my 'regrets' are more like me thinking, what if I would have done this instead of what I did. I think that there really is no such thing as regrets. You learn from each and every decision you make, whether good or bad in hindsight. To call something a regret I think is dumb. Can you really have a regret? Do you regret what you learned from that decision then? Do you want to take back that knowledge and maybe do that dumb thing again? More then likely you'll say no. This is why I no longer believe in regrets but I do believe in "what-if thoughts."

I don't like to think about the future...

I usually don't like to think about the future. I mean, lets face it, you can't predict what's gonna happen. But sometimes, the thing you didn't expect is the thing you really wanted after all. Maybe the best thing to do is just stop trying to figure out where you're going and just enjoy where you're at.

If only this was so easy is my response. I'm a pivital point in my life right now and I wish to be anywhere but here sometimes. About to be a college graduate with the never ending question facing me....What are you going to do after college? It never ends really. In high school they ask you what you're going to do after you graduate. Then you get to college and they ask you what you're going to school for. Then you pick a major and they ask what kind of job you wnat to get with that major. Then the day comes when you wear your cap and gown and you have no clue what to answer when the mic is thrust in your face. I never thought job hunting would be the one of the hardest things I ever did in my life. I should get paid for this. The worst part is, nothing is on the front burner or in the pantry. I have no prospects at all and every dream compnay I would love to work for isn't hiring.

The saying "don't worry it will all work out" must have been from a profit who knew it would because for the normal person, it's not so easy to swallow. Of course you say "yeah it probably will" but in the back of your mind you're screaming, "How The Hell Do You Know?!" Of course I want them to be right...I'd even let them sit me down and say to my face I told you so. But right now it is just depressing to try to find a job. It makes you wonder why the heck they push school so hard if you can't do anything once you get out of it. I didn't spend four years getting this degree for me to be told it's worthless.

I guess there really is nothing I can do about it but keep trying. There's another slogan for you, Don't Give Up. I guess if I at least went on some interviews or something it would be better but all I get is sorry, we have no position emails. I may have my standards too high (which there is no other time I've been told to lower my standards by my father) but I want a job that pertains to my major. I don't want to have spent how much money on going to be a clerk in Old Navy. Something better come along soon or I might just lose it!

I Closed Wolski's!

This weekend we're going to Wolski's to get our sweet bumber stickers!! I can't wait!!

Alright, now to the nitty gritty. Only 9 WEEKS left in my collegiate career! Crazy, I know! It's still hard to grasp the concept that I am almost done with college. It went fast at times and slow at times. But overall, it has been one awesome ride!

Spring break is right around the corner! Only two weeks (and a butt-load of tests) and I'm off! Me and two of the roomies are heading to A to the R to the I-Z-O-N-A. That's right, roadtrip to Arizona! It is going to be an awesome time. We stopping at sites along the way because I have never been in like half the states we are going through. This is perect because my goal is to go to all 50 states and this will take a couple off the map. We're also hitting up a Brewers spring training game. Hopefully we can find them out after the game (we heard they get pretty rowdy at the bars and hotel afterward.)

Well I should get going and do some homework. These next two weeks could kick me in the butt! Take care all!

Sorry, sorry!!

Well my peeps, not too much longer and I will be a college grad, out in the world on my own! YIKES!! Hard to believe that this time has gone so fast, yet here I am at the end of one chapter of my journey. Once I have a job I will be a lot more relaxed about things. Currently, not really looking, but not really finding anything when I do. I contemplate whether I got into the right field or not. Is this what I want to be doing the rest of my life? When I chose this major I was picturing myself working where I fell in love with the occupation. Little did my mind realize that you must start at the bottom before you can reach the top. So, now I am looking for any job pretaining to my major. I am thinking about going back to school for photography, since that is one of my passions, and if I don't find a job, what else am I going to do? Hopefully this will all work out!

Ok well since it's been about two months since I wrote last, we have some catching up to do! Not a whole lot new but none the less, I'll bore you with my chatter.

The semester ended nicely and I got done pretty early in the week too. I ended up going home to work for the break and I really had a good time hanging out with everyone again. I forget how much fun I have with them, considering half of them are still in high school. But it was a good time and the weeks went by at a nice pace.

Also over break, my best friend from high school got married!!! It was the best time in my life at a wedding and I will always remember the night. We (the bridesmaids) rocked the dance floor all night and it was just a great night. Words can't even explain how much fun it was. I wish them the best of luck and happiness in their years to come!

Hmm other then that not too much. Weekends out here and there. Christmas with the family which is always a fun time with all the little kids running around. We have five kids under the age of five (and three are under the age of 1) so it's a riot. The highlight was my little cousin taking his snowboard to the top of the stairs to go down because his uncle told him there wasn't enough snow outside to use it. Needless to say, we caught him before he got his feet fully in the straps! But yeah, other then that not a whole lot went down. Spent some time with friends and family and just had a nice break. Considering it may be my last time ever not being tied down to a full time job, it was good.

Ok, I will try to stay more up-to-date on this blogger thingy but i can't guarantee anything! Hopefully next time I can write about a job prospect!!
Take Care!!