Highs and Lows - Page 2

AXOMarq · #1 08-09-2002, 07:51 PM

Highs and Lows

Man, I can definitely say I've been feeling both lately

Highs: I get to go back to school in two weeks which also means I get to see my highly-missed sisters and friends. I also get to feel some freedom again, and settle down and realize that I only have one more year till I leave for my study abroad in Spain!

Lows: I go back to school in two weeks, which also means I have to miss my parents all over again, miss my 5 month old nephew and many of his "firsts", miss being in contact with some of my siblings who don't feel the need to make a 5 minute phone call to just say hi, and I'll be leaving a nice-paying job for an extremely big cut in pay at a more time-demanding job.

But overall I'm happy just I guess I should go with the flow and not worry about things until it's time to worry about them, right?

Have a nice day everyone!
Mary

justamom · #2 08-10-2002, 06:54 AM

AXOprinces, I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather. My grandparents were the world to me and it's was hard to see them age...

AXOMarq, I know my daughter felt the same way, like she was able to BREATHE again!-LOL I know she will miss us as we will miss her, but when it's time, it's time. I love to hear how close people are with their family. My daugher would LOVE to study abroad. You lucky girl, SPAIN!!!

AXWhoah · #3 08-11-2002, 01:40 AM

Highs-
Only one more week until I see my sisters!
A few days after that I become a full fledged recruitment counseler!!
I just got the Sims Hot Date (Mairin I know you understand my joy, hehe)

Lows-
All my sisters are back tomorrow and I'm still stuck in Oregon

PS. Mairin good luck with recruitment and pref night, I miss you so much and I will see you in a week!!

AXOLiz · #4 08-15-2002, 08:24 AM

this was a great idea (and something to keep me occupied at work

)

highs
- going to Aerosmith (my favorite band ever) this weekend with my wonderful big
- planning a trip to the next wedding that'll end up being a big Alpha Chi event

- having all my sisters over my house for a cookout on Friday (and some of their really cool boyfriends, who I love hanging out with)

lows
- weight loss plateau. need I say more?
- not being able to find a dress for this evening wedding. Has anyone else noticed that everything is either super-dressy or super-skanky now?
- friend drama. why is my friend talking about bringing a date to the wedding when:
1) everyone else is going by themselves (and I don't think we're supposed to bring dates - hello, Alpha Chi event here)
2) the date knows no one else at the wedding and is still madly in love with her roommate (who's dating his best friend and bringing him to the wedding)
3) she always complains about being involved in the drama between all of them
4) just because her roommate probably thinks it would be so cute to see her two bestest friends EVER together FOREVER because of her, the guy's still a big loser

not that this has been annoying me for a while or anything....

justamom · #5 08-23-2002, 07:37 PM

OK,you guys aren't keeping UP!

Lows- Dang is it hard NOT hearing about the rush activities of your daughter.......but I understand.

Highs-A friend of the family just had a BABY! Yeah! She has so many medical problems, but she delivered today. A BOUNCING BABY BOY!
AXO_ALUM??????????????

I bet you get tired of all the questions. (I just can't help myself...I'm in the BABY MODE!)

Once you have your little bundle, let's talk BOOKS! I have a few good ones to suggest!

AXO_MOM_3 · #6 08-24-2002, 12:07 AM

Okay, here goes!

Highs: Starting graduate school on Monday!

Mr. AXO MOM 3 has plans for us tomorrow night - and he is being secretive...All I know is the sitter is coming at 5:30! I have no idea what he has concocted, but I can't wait to find out!

Lows: Starting graduate school on Monday! I have not been in school in 10 years, and am starting to wonder exactly what I was thinking when I applied for this program! Nah - I'm sure it's just first day jitters!

Dirty rush practices by other chapters at the school where I advise for rush! It is SO bad!

aggieAXO · #7 08-24-2002, 04:34 AM

Highs:
being off for the next 3 days

having my mom in town

just being able to relax

helping out with UT Austin rush on Sunday and Monday

Lows:

starting work again on Tuesday

seeing that Home depot stock went up and I did not buy

Having a dog come in to the EC collapsed and I can't figure out why-urggggg, so frustrating

Munchkin03 · #8 08-24-2002, 04:19 PM

Highs:

Having had a great summer! I had an internship doing something I like, I got to spend time with a lot of my friends, lots of beach time, and I spent my last two weeks at home.

Seeing most of my friends next week. Even though classes don't start until September 3, I'm going back a week early. Not for recruitment--just to chill.

Buying new cookware.

Lows:

Long-distance relationships suck.

NewGirl · #9 08-28-2002, 12:11 PM

Highs
excited about alum activity
excitment of moving schools
being with old friends
spending more time with my bf
feeling calm

lows
leaving my chapter..
missing my friends
feeling doubt

Just an update:
I went to FSU like two weeks ago for pre rush and moved in the house.. it was not agood experience for me since i had a really bad summer and hard year, so i decided that i needed a break from fsu and sorority life.. not to mention something other things up there.. so i came home to Orlando and started attending comm. college a week later. I am getting in touch with the Orlando ALum Group so i can be active.
I am sad about leaving but i know its good for me at the time.
so thats me...
love
ashley

justamom · #10 09-15-2002, 08:27 AM

Hope everyone is having more HIGHS thanLOWS since we last posted!

I'm going to stick with the format-
Highs-Going to Baton Rouge today to drop some things off for our daughter and will be having lunch. Son went to Tiger Day so Hubby and I had a very romantic dinner.

Hubby ALSO won a tad over $500.00 in a drawing and guess who gets it???

Lows-With daughter and son both at LSU, it really hit home what each and every day is going to feel like-like a part of me is missing...
Wondering what I will do with an empty house...
OH my goodness- I've got to end with SOMETHING positive because I've made myself blue.

With the kids are gone, I WON'T HAVE AS MUCH LAUNDRY!!!!
I can fix dinner when I'M darn good and ready.
No more stray girls ringing the phone a 2 a.m.
Wild wanton unbridled AMORE! LOL
Hey,I could get used to this!

aggieAXO · #11 09-15-2002, 09:43 AM

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With the kids are gone, I WON'T HAVE AS MUCH LAUNDRY!!!!
I can fix dinner when I'M darn good and ready.
No more stray girls ringing the phone a 2 a.m.
Wild wanton unbridled AMORE! LOL
Hey,I could get used to this!

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Ha ha, that's what my mom thought (my brother and I are only a year apart too) but I would just bring it all home (so would my brother)-I don't know why it seems like she can fold my clothes so much better-she still does my laundry when she visits a couple of times per month-I am sooooo bad but it is nice to have the pampering

. She also uses dryer sheets-another little added mom touch.

NewGirl · #12 09-16-2002, 10:34 PM

Current Highs
-Went to my first axo Alum meeting!! it went so welll!!!
- Making money at my new job.
- church
Lows
- feeling lonely..
- some bf probs
- mean people at job
I guess they are pretty even for now!!
love
ashley

justamom · #13 09-17-2002, 05:49 AM

Ashley, I hope things get better at work. There have been some crazy work stores on GC. Are you a Freshman ths year? Forgive me, I have trouble remembering all the ages from he rush threads. Tell that BF of yours he'd better get in shape! After all if he intends to date an AXO, he has to understand we MUST be treated like the ROYALTY we are and our pedestals must be polished...FREQUENTLY!

NewGirl · #14 09-17-2002, 01:43 PM

Hey Just a mom!
Im a sophomore.. and i will make sure he stays in good shape!!!
Im an angel ya know..

red carnations need to be brought all the time!
ps
i knew you were an axo... it was my cousin ( and two others)
who are DGs!
love
ashley

justamom · #15 09-30-2002, 02:01 PM

Well, I don't HAVE any "highs" at the moment. WHY you might ask???

BECAUSE IT'S HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING WEEK!

Why does that send my soul to the depth of despair???
Because, BECAUSE the Juniors and Seniors play WAR games all week long!!! They TP houses and dump shredded paper in your flower beds. They shoot paintballs at each other and EVERY YEAR someone ends up with a broken arm, foot or ankle. Then, there are always fender benders and if it turns UGLY, garbage is dumped in your yard.

Last night as Hubby and I prepared, I swear it felt like we were getting ready for an invasion! Tonight it begins.
(HUGE,DEEP SIGH)