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Highs 'n' lows
Highs: Finding this site!!! LOL, i know i've said it a lot on other posts, but i'm having such a good time meeting sisters and getting advice from everybody...it's friday, that's always good...my big sister *FINALLY* came to town and we hung out with my little after not seeing each other for two months (we're such a girls club ;))
Lows: Still have about four hours of work left and i'm sooooooo tired...realized that it's exactly one month until my boyfriend goes back to work (he's a teacher in another state, far far away...) which is super sad - i can relate to everyone with the long-distance blues. i think that after a year and a half, we have our routine pretty much figured out, which is good though, so i'm not worried about him leaving or anything....have to get my car fixed tomorrow |
HIGHS:
I got my apartment! I move in on the 4th, which is only three weeks away. Yikes! This will be an extra-social weekend for me. Last night, one of my favorite sisters and I just met for drinks and talked. I'm going out with some co-workers tonight, and another favorite sister's birthday party is Saturday night. I am in love with the new computer I'm about to buy (PowerBook G4 for you Macheads). I've grilled everyone I know about computers, and Papa Munchkin has offered assistance (especially great 'cause they just paid for the apartment). After a month of being sick, I'm finally feeling better. It's not so hot in RI anymore! YAY! LOWS: I really can't say there are any lows. I'm glad I'm not the only one in a long-distance relationship--we're going on three years, so it's been working really well for us. This is my last summer before graduate school, and Mr Munch is moving to the city to be with me next year, so this is kinda my last summer being a kid. I'm surrounded by friends and sisters, so I'm not so lonely. |
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-I've been shopping for stuff for when I move in the house this fall -I've been able to see and talk to several of my wonderful sisters this summer -I'm attending one's wedding soon (she's also my cousin) -I'm very excited about recruitment! Lows: -I had 4 impacted wisdom teeth cut out the other day and it hurts! :( |
-I had 4 impacted wisdom teeth cut out the other day and it hurts!
Are you still swollen? Boy I know that hurts! I feel for all you with the long distance/lets take a break scenarios. It's so hard... I LOVED moving around, which I did a lot of in my younger days. I told friend I THINK I rearrange my furniture so much because I miss moving and get bored. If I had to have Hubby home...IN THE HOUSE...UNDER MY FEET----- I just might go crazy!!! I mean he drops his socks everywhere- leaves glasses around and PAPERS as it IS! GOOD LUCK! One day, a bunch of us were lunching and joking around about our husbands (funny stuff) an this "snit" says-"You should all be THANKFUL you have those socks to pick up and the dirt on the floor. One day they will be DEAD and you will MISS those things!" Talk about losing your appetite! |
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HIs: I closed on my house yesterday and am starting to move. I got an interest rate of 4.62%-woohoo!!! -though my mortgage is a 1000$ more than my condo. It will be a hard adjustment financially and unfortunately I will be eating lots of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I am just so thankful to have the opportunity to own my dream home. It just proves that if you work hard for something and set a goal, it may take years but eventually that dream can come true. Lows: my cousin died last week of pancreatic cancer. She wasted away for weeks-I am so disgruntled with human medicine for not allowing humane euthanasia. Why must people slowly die over weeks? Why must their limbs turn purple for days due to lack of circulation? Why can't we humanely euthanize? Sorry about the bleak topic but I just get so mad about this. I know I won't go like that. ok I have the house, the job now I need to find a good man to share it with :). |
AggieAXO, congratulations on your place again, and sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my thoughts, if that counts for anything.
Highs ... Waiting for Block Party Friday - Old St. Pats. Better than Ezra is playing. Payday is Friday too!! Grad school could be a possibility - i will hear back from a grad assistant interview. Lows ... 4 more days till Friday. Saw bunches of horses at a 3day eventing that I covered for work and it made me sad to miss what used to be a very important time in my life. I could be leaving Chicago. |
Lows: One of my best friends is separating from her husband. It is so depressing. Fortunately there are no children so it will be a fairly clean break. I hurt for my friend.
Highs: Went to lunch and a movie with the girls and their godmother today! It was great to see her - she travels frequently and is hard to catch in town. The girls adore her and love spending time with her! |
Lows: There was a SNAKE in our backyard today! It was a black snake, and Mr. AXO_MOM_3 seems to think it was living under our daughters playhouse! I am SO not well with this! YUCK! AggieAXO, I did make dh catch it and put it in a bucket instead of killing it! He took it to a creek near about a mile from our house and let it go there. If it had been poisenous, would have been a different story though! I'm calling the pest control people tomorrow to make sure there are not anymore lurking about in my backyard!
Highs: We are off to the beach again for a long weekend! I love summertime! (Except for non hibernating snakes!) |
Michelle,
I thank you and I am sure the snake thanks you as well :) |
AXO_MOM_3 -THAT GAVE ME THE SHIVERS!
I am so sorry, but I happen to fall into that ignorant people category that believes the only good snake is a dead snake...but then, we have 'em hanging from the trees around here. Low turns into a high Someone tried to kill the neighborhood cat...I THINK. Poison was my thinking. His head started "ticking" lost all balance, couldn't move, wouldn't eat. Each day it improved ever so slightly. Funny thing, it never seemed to be in pain. Today it actually RAN to the door to say hello so I made it a scrambled egg. |
oooooooooohh i was playing with a snake last weekend. It was this kid I'm friends with's roommates snake [did you follow all that]. It was a baby boa... so cute, 'cept it was fond of wrapping around my kneck and squeezing... well it was more like pulsing, I dunno. It was cool though..
Highs: Went to auburn, Al for Girls weekend, me, my mom, grandma, 2 aunts [dad's sisters], cousin, & new baby. We went shopping and ate a WHOLE lot... and just hung out. We came from all over, SC, IL, IN, & NJ.... and of course i was mommy's lil shopping buddy so she bought me clothes [to my objection, honest]. Also, I'm starting to move into my new apartment... which is walking distance to class and downtown [when i'm 21 :D ]... so no more commuting to class and dealing with that junk!! yayayay. Already met a new neighbor... he's a cutie, and he offered to help me move stuff in, but all I had were bags from the weekend, which I had nearly finished... so I said no thanx. BUT he was like, 'hey, I see you at the gym all the time'... I was like.. yup!! [i always pick up guys there... it's funny] I lost 3.5 lbs last time I checked :D but that was before I ate all that food this weekend :rolleyes: ... BACK TO THE GYM! Lows: My class schedule got messed up. One class was changed for another that I have to take, so now I can't take what I had initially planned on taking. So I had to redo ALL my classes, and I'm one who needs stuff to be organized and planned in advance [when it comes to class and work and such]... grrrrrrrr made me so mad. I was emailing with my advisor ALL day on thursday & Friday But it's sorta settled now! But I have to take another programing/lab class which i thought i was done with.. booooo. |
Lows: I just euthanized my dog Ashley tonight-she was in kidney failure and lost 15# in 3 weeks. It was a very difficult decision but her quality of life had deteriorated in the last 2 weeks and it was time. My mother was so heartbroken-Ashley lives with her most of the time and was her protector. She went peacefully in my arms. I will miss her :( but I know I will see her again someday.
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aggieAXO - I am SO sorry to hear about your loss! I am sending love and prayers your way (and your mom's) to help you get through this! I am glad that you are such a kind and caring person who can take such good care of our animal friends, even when it hurts to do the right thing. I hope that you will have lots of happy patients in the coming weeks so you can focus on what a wonderful service you do for humankind even though its through our four-legged friends!
Oh, and I will also send a message up to Hobbes (our ferret whom we sent to the Rainbow Bridge back in November) to please mind his manners and be nice to Ashley -- Hobbes was a little spoiled and used to things his way, so we have to remind him to share and be nice up there :) Love in our Bond!! AXO Alum |
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Thank you so much for your kind words-I really appreciate it. Ashley was a very loving dog(she loved cats! so i am she would have gotten along with ferrets too) and even if Hobbes still wants things his way I am sure she will be fine with that. K |
Highs: It's the weekend! And I have a whole day to go shopping! My boyfriend is out mowing the lawn and I've got $61 in gift certificates to the mall and 10% off at Carlyle & Co. Not that I'm buying any jewelry today, but they are having a sale right now and it's always fun to look... :) The weather is beautiful today and later this afternoon we may take a motorcycle ride.
Lows: My cat woke me up at 6:30 this morning (on a Saturday!!) and I couldn't go back to sleep. I'll probably crash at 9:00 tonight. |
Lows:
.... so tired.... must ... stay... awake ... for work! Highs: (1) Reason I'm so tired: a boy cooked dinner for me last night! [yay me]. And he's a pretty damn good cook too!! We had a chicken marsella [um... sp?] with mushrooms and stuff, and cooked peppers [yellow & green], and wine. Well, let me back up. When I walked into his apartment, it was vacumed [he's a clean guy] and first thing I see is him with his shirt off standing over the stove [not a bad site] then he pours me a glass of wine, and goes to put a shirt on. He's got some jazz playing, candles set up ALL around the main room of the apartment, the room cleared and a table with a white table cloth on it in the middle. Not too shabby. Then we kinda talk and dance while he finishes dinner. Then we eat. For dessert we had strawberries in cool whip [yup] and some champagne. All in all it was a good night. This morning getting up for work was a little rough though, even though I went to bed at 11 and got 6 hours of sleep. But I think I'm just not caught up with everything. (2) I GOT A BUNNY RABBIT. He's soooooo cute. I got him Saturday with my brother. He called tha tmorning for me to drive to Atlanta and pick him up so he can come drive my old car back up to New Jersey. .. so I did [ a little annoyed] but we stopped at a Flea Market in Georgia and he bought me a bunny. He's a black Netherland Dwarf... soooooo cute. I named him Titan [Ty for short]. He was a little timid at first, but he's now gotten to the point where I can open his cage, and go lay down a few feet away, and he'll come hoppin up to me and nuzzle. heehe. I'm excited. http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...494a0000001610 Ok, well I better get back to work... hope everyone is doing GREAT!! |
That bunny is so cute! And congrats on the date, it sounded like fun!
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the bunny is adorable
highs - one week left of work, i am not broke, i am excited about going back to STL and grad school, planning a trip to vegas for a bachelorette party lows - leaving chicago, i am late for work! |
AXOTiger - Aw, I want a bunny now! It's SO CUTE! Aggie - sorry to hear about your dog. I know that must be difficult!
Lows: Don't really have any right now except maybe it's raining outside! Highs: I don't have to go out in the rain today! It is still summer and classes have not started yet. |
Thanks Michelle :)
Stevie-I hate to be the annoying "advice for care of animals" provider but I can't help it, soooo what type of diet do you have your rabbot on? I recommend getting a veterinarian (one that knows about rabbits b/c some vets says they do but they don't so do your homework and get recommendations on veterinarians) to examine your bunny and do a fecal-you never know what type of environment an animal comes from especially those sold at flea markets. Ok I am done with advice giving. |
Aggie - I don't think you are being annoying! I think its great that you have such a great job that allows you to help others and educate them about their pets! Way back when (when we didn't know any better!) we bought a ferret at a pet store. Thankfully, our town was large enough to have a ferret-specialist at the vet, so when we took Hobbes to see Dr. Barnard, he about went through the roof! Hobbes was only 2 weeks old (MUCH too young to be separated from his mother) and did not have a tatoo marking from his breeder, which meant he was most likely NOT from a reputable breeder (again, things we didn't even know to ask when we bought him). Dr. B had to start some life-saving treatments for Hobbes regarding vitamins, diet, and shots to build his immune system. He also did whatever vets do when they call "the authorities" about the pet store we bought him at. I don't know who the higher ups are in that case, but he filed a complaint against that store.
Hobbes never grew to the average size - his maximum weight was 2lbs 3oz (most ferrets average 7 pounds or so), and he never had the full coat of fur that most ferrets have. In fact, the first time Mr. AXO Alum and I met some ferret owners that had their ferrets with them at a campground, we were SHOCKED! We couldn't believe that that was how ferrets were "supposed" to look. Hobbes also had a lot of health problems throughout his 6 years that kept us at the vet and stocked up on medicines. Anyway, Dr. Barnard was such a blessing to us! He moved his practice too far away for us to travel, but thankfully I met another vet in town who is also an Alpha Chi alumna!! So she was able to care for Hobbes in his last year of life, and eventually help him along to the Rainbow Bridge. So NEVER apologize for being annoying - you are doing us all a service when you offer advice and educate us :D Stevie - The bunny is adorable and I love the name you picked! |
I had a wild bunny when I lived on the farm. We named it....HOPPITY! How original...:rolleyes:
Do you read the comic strip "For Better Or For Worse"? The family has a rabbit and some of the situations are pretty funny! Highs-Finally got my furniture in the bedroom the way I want it-for now. Leaving for DC to meet my daughter Thursday. Driving home together and so happy for the time we get to share. Lows-Was to go to Houston today (tax free weekend) that was changed because my son was going to a fraternity party BUT he's sick...LOTS of sore throats this year and that worries me. Hope he will be up for Sunday so we can finish up his school shopping. We say our goodbyes in 17 days. http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmili...d/azcrying.gif |
Hey aggieAXO, not being annoying whatsoever! I've been doing my research on everything I need for the bunny and whatnot. My brother is helping me out too [he's had bunnies before when he was in college... from the same place].
So far, bunny is doing great!! Has a great appetite... and now knows to hop back into his cage to go to the bathroon! [which is exciting. Highs: -Had a wonderful weekend!! [little hazy, but fun]. People are slowly trickling back to school, so I've been catching up. Spent all day saturday at the pool with my brother and a bunch of friends playing beer pong [yes, floating beer pong table... AWESOME -- my brother made it]. -Almost done with work... so I'll get to sleep in for my 8am class this coming semester -My best friend, Matt, is coming back on the 10th!! yay. Lows: I have to be out of my old apartment on the 10th, so I have a bunch of stuff to move, and I don't have a bed for my new apartment yet [grrrrrrrrr], or a desk. So I have my work cut out for me this week! HAVE A GREAT WEEK GIRLS! love, stevie |
Lows: The little darlings are spending the night at Mimi's tonight and I totally mniss them!
Highs: I had a birthday party for my dh tonight and fixed the perfect beef tenderloin! Mmmm... it was so good and easy! It was the kind of dinner you stick in the oven before everyone gets there and don't worry about until an hour later! Perfect! DH enjoyed himself and seeing all of his buddies! |
Thanks guys for putting up with my teaching/preaching or what ever you want to call it.
His: almost all moved in, now I have to put my condo on the market-what a PIA. I went shopping with the girls today and had a blast but spent way to much $$$$. My favorite new store-Banana Republic-I had not been in Banana Republic since high school (about 13 years ago) and had forgotten how cute the clothes are. I also bought new shoes which is difficuilt at times because my feet are so skinny. Lows: My new house is so big and lonely :(. I wish I could share it with somebody. |
Hello all!
Lows: I started my internship at a middle school last week, and I think it is going to be educational, but tons of work. I am not at all motivated to start right now - I've enjoyed my summer greatly. Classes start Sept. 2. Yuck! I keep telling myself - only nine months to go...only nine months to go... Highs: The recruitment board has been fun. I love seeing all these new women finding a home in a sorority. (Congrats to Erin34, our newest AXO!) Best of luck to all you sisters, alums, and advisors participating in recruitment now and in the next few weeks! |
We moved our son into the dorm yesterdayI made it out of the dorm without falling apart.http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/sad/suru.gif
When we came home and opened the door, and it was so still, like all the energy was...gone. I broke down. http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmili...d/azcrying.gif I miss my baby boy.......... I miss my kids............was I a good enough Mom? What could I have done better?http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/cry.gif It will never be the same again............. There are no highs for me today...........http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmili.../shakehead.gif |
Oh Jam, I can only imagine what you are going through. Of course you are a wonderful mother...your posts on the boards show your wonderful and wise character. Sending tons of butterfly kisses and hugs to you today.
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i had a little experience with my badge today that i thought i'd share...
i have been packing up like crazy trying to get everything ready to move back to school on sat. today i was packing up my AXO stuff which i keep together. i have a pincushion which holds my badge and my stick pin and i moved it to a box. well thank goodness i looked closely a few min. later because my badge wasn't on the pillow! i then realized that it probably hadn't been fastened and had fallen off. so i'm on my hands and knees searching my room like a crazy person, thinking that i lost it for good. fast forward 30 min....i take a shower and am drying off. i sit down on my bed to apply lotion and what do i sit on? MY BADGE. i'll spare the details but let's just say it hurt more than a little. so....i found the badge, but did i really HAVE to SIT on it?? haha oh well! |
oh JAM-I am so sorry you are feeling so down.
I have always wanted to tell my mom that she did a great job raising me but it is time for me to learn from my own mistakes (actually I have said this in some certain way at one time or another-yes at 31 I am still being told what to do on occasion and feel guilty about little things-case in point she is here this weekend and my house was a mess-all day I frantically ran around cleaning thinking I am going to be in so much trouble b/c my house is messy-ha ha). I don't do things exactly like her which frustrates her to no end but I can say that most of the choices I have made in my life have been the right ones and I know it is b/c she raised me to go after what I want and that I can always achieve my goals if I put my mind to it. I don't know your children personally but from all of your posts I would have to say that you have guided them and probably taught them well now it is there turn to figure out things for themselves. I know it will be hard when they don't make the choices that you would have made but just take a deep breath and let them learn. My mother has never said I told you so and I am so thankful for this. I don't think I could do as good of a job as she has done thus I probably won't have children but if I do she will be my number one consultant and advisor:) |
AXO_MOM_3 and aggieAXO, thanks so much. I was soooo down, I was looking up at the floor. I have talked with him a LOT since Wed. Then, JUST LIKE OLD TIMES, he calls me at
2:30 am....YES, AM !!! He wanted his sister's cell phone number! Well, he's been going to parties and Baby Girl just wrapped up Pref, so the hours don't mean SQUAT to them, but I was sound asleep. Can you believe I found COMFORT in that call!:D Now I'm laughing at myself! Anyway, thanks for the thoughts and sharing. Lows-back to WEEDS WEEDS WEEDS in my yard. Highs-I see a time when I may get a solid 8 hours (IN A ROW) sleep in the near future. The house is CLEAN and LOVE that Flygirl site! Will know Sunday what letters my son will wear! |
Oh my god, I am still loving the flylady site too! My house is really actually starting to look less cluttered and cleaner! Cannot wait to hear about your the new letters tomorrow! You must tell as SOON as you know!
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Highs: Recruitment starts in a little over a week. Oh God, are our girls ready (wait, is that a low?). I know, as always, they will pull it together, but now I understand why the advisors always seemed so stressed when I was a collegian! :) Labor day holiday in a week! My boss and I finally figured out the solution to a problem we've been working on for a year on Friday. And it was so obvious! Don't you just hate those? Ah, well, problem solved! Lows: None really, except that it is Sunday which means tomorrow is Monday and back to work. |
Hi DaisyCrazy! Good luck with rush!!!
Had to laugh at myself...Flygirl, flylady. I'm at that age where I can't get nuttin' straight! LOL! I am on pins and needles...but NOT like sorority rush. I can tell you that he decided to got to 2 instead of 3 pref parties last night. He was very fortunate because he was never cut. He just didn't feel it was right to show up at parties that were not on his interest list. So, the GREAT news is, if he is invited by either one, he will be happy wherever he lands. I will probably tell the WORLD when I know!!! I told him , "Please don't forget about me!" He PROMISED he would call... There is about a 20-30 min. window of time, but we ALL know how that goes and of course-he's a GUY!:rolleyes: ;) :D edited-I SHOULD know no later than 1:00 CST! |
Lows: Two of my babies have been sick for the past few days! I hate to see them like this! I have not done any of my reading for my classes tomorrow - so I better get busy! I'm in class one day a week now from 8:30 until 6:45. Say prayers I make it through this year! SCREAM!:eek:
Highs: My dh just got a contract with a large beverage company based in Atlanta! (He is self employed) We are just so excited about it! Things have been getting really tight around our house over the past two years. Hopefully, our famine is about to end, and this will put us back on track financially! |
high for the summer
my high for the summer :
Going to the U of A and meeting the amazing Alpha Chis there! Let me tell you, these women are awesome! Mairin- let me know how everything is going for the new members! Kelly and I miss all of you SO much and wish you all the best! L&LITB, Lauren "California Girl" |
Because I haven't done this for a while...
Highs: I live in a great city! I like my roommates. I'm meeting with a friend (also an AXO) from home for brunch tomorrow--I haven't seen her in four years! A new grocery store opened around the corner, and they had a great deal on chocolate soy milk. I got a job!
Lows: It's raining, my grad school classes bore me, and I miss the boy. Only a few more weeks! |
oooh, fun :)
Highs: hanging out with my WONDERFUL sisters last night- I miss them! And I was with both my littles, and one of my little-littles, I dont see them enough. Lows: Its raining! And I have to study :( -Rissa |
Highs-"Everything is beautiful...in it's own way"-Ray Stevens
Saw my kids today. They are both doing great and happy-REALLY HAPPY! Son loves LXA and daughter set up her first band with a job!!! OK-it's all between friends, but you have to start SOMEwhere! Getting ready to head out to New Mexico for an extended vacation. Very excited. Our first stop is in cabin for a week then to Santa Fe for the Wine and Chili Fasstival and cooking school. I CAN'T WAIT! Lows- I hate to admit this, but I do NOT like to fly. Sure it's fast and gets you to your destination, but I just can't help but think -- I HAVE NO CONTROL over the pilot or the plane. People walk away from car accidents. How many walk away from a plane accident??? Bummer thoughts... Maybe I can do all my Christmas shopping! (Have to end on a "high" note.) |
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