Thanksgiving came and went so quickly this year. I went home on Wednesday and left to go back to Gainesville on Friday morning. While I was home I got to spend some time with my family and eat some turkey (gobble gobble gobble!). I also tried on my wedding dress that I got a couple of weeks ago! I love it!! :)
This weekend was a great football weekend with UF, the Jags and da Bears all winning. I always get a little sad as college football winds down, but this year I am looking forward to the NFL Playoffs.
Grant came to visit for the last home football game of the season here at UF. We were able to witness UF dominate FSU. It was great! We spent some time with my old freshman roommate and took some fun pictures around campus. This was one of my favorite weekends that I've had to spend with Grant this semester. We got to spend a lot of quality time together and truly enjoy each other's company. It was very relaxing. We did some homework too!
Sometimes it seems so weird that I live in Florida and go to UF. Growing up, I would have never imagined that I would live in Florida. A part of me also thought that I would move back to Chicago, but I have been down here for over 7 years and recently accepted a job in Ponte Vedra, so it looks like I will be here for quite a while. You've got to love being able to wear shorts in November!
Speaking of employment, I accepted a position with the PGA TOUR. I start 3 weeks from today. I am thrilled. I know that the next three weeks are going to fly by! I have a few more projects for school and final exams, but then it's all over. Part of me will definitely miss working out at 9AM and setting my own schedule, but the other part of me is so ready to see what life has in store. I can't wait to start my career in an organization that I love. Things could not be better. I don't think I could be happier. :)
Monday, November 28, 2005
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
What a difference a weekend ... day makes
So much has happened since I last posted. Here is a brief summary of this weekend's happenings.
I went to Fort Myers to visit Grant with my mom and sister. When we first got there on Thursday all of the hotels were booked. My mom and I were getting frustrated driving from hotel to hotel. We went to Grant's house and looked for hotels online. We called the Pink Shell and they said they had a room available so we booked it. We drove out there and went to check in and they said that all the rooms were booked. A few phone calls were made and they decided to give my mom and free upgrade to a 2 bedroom gulf view suite! It was wonderful! Grant and I stayed out there with my Mom on Friday night. I am now spoiled.
That night Grant and I went miniature golfing. I kicked his butt. It was great! :)
Then, on Friday my mom, Tess, Grant's mom, and Mandy went to Grant's friend Katie's house to look at wedding dresses. I found one that I loved and took it home! I am so excited that I have my dress. It's beautiful. :)
On Saturday, Grant and I walked for hours all the way down the beach to see some sand sculptures. It was exhausting. I did not realize how long of a walk it would be. Luckily we were able to catch the trolley on the way back. Unfortunately we got back in time to watch the Gator game. That was definitely a low point. However, after the game we went to Grant's friend Anna's wedding. It was really beautiful. I love weddings. I cannot wait until my wedding comes!
My mom, Tess and I left on Sunday. We stopped in Gainesville and I picked up my car and drove to Ponte Vedra.
On Monday morning, I had my third interview at the PGA TOUR for a position. It went really well. I was offered two positions and accepted a position with PGATOUR.com. I am very excited about this opportunity. :)
Now, I have to focus on school for the next 4 weeks. Then, it's all over...or is it all beginning?
I went to Fort Myers to visit Grant with my mom and sister. When we first got there on Thursday all of the hotels were booked. My mom and I were getting frustrated driving from hotel to hotel. We went to Grant's house and looked for hotels online. We called the Pink Shell and they said they had a room available so we booked it. We drove out there and went to check in and they said that all the rooms were booked. A few phone calls were made and they decided to give my mom and free upgrade to a 2 bedroom gulf view suite! It was wonderful! Grant and I stayed out there with my Mom on Friday night. I am now spoiled.
That night Grant and I went miniature golfing. I kicked his butt. It was great! :)
Then, on Friday my mom, Tess, Grant's mom, and Mandy went to Grant's friend Katie's house to look at wedding dresses. I found one that I loved and took it home! I am so excited that I have my dress. It's beautiful. :)
On Saturday, Grant and I walked for hours all the way down the beach to see some sand sculptures. It was exhausting. I did not realize how long of a walk it would be. Luckily we were able to catch the trolley on the way back. Unfortunately we got back in time to watch the Gator game. That was definitely a low point. However, after the game we went to Grant's friend Anna's wedding. It was really beautiful. I love weddings. I cannot wait until my wedding comes!
My mom, Tess and I left on Sunday. We stopped in Gainesville and I picked up my car and drove to Ponte Vedra.
On Monday morning, I had my third interview at the PGA TOUR for a position. It went really well. I was offered two positions and accepted a position with PGATOUR.com. I am very excited about this opportunity. :)
Now, I have to focus on school for the next 4 weeks. Then, it's all over...or is it all beginning?
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
200...38...change is coming
It's 200 days until the wedding! I am very excited!! This week I have been working with a jewelry designer to design necklaces for my bridesmaids and I am going to Fort Myers this weekend with my Mom and sister to pick out my dress! It is all coming together and I cannot wait for the big day!
School is moving along. It is now 38 days until I graduate. I finished my last project for my facilities class and presented it today. I am glad that is done with. I still have my independent study, 4 papers and 3 exams left. I also turned in my last comprehensive exam essay today. I am enjoying crossing these items off my list. However, I still have a lot left to do...so no relaxing yet.
I've been spending time with old and new friends the past few weeks. I am really enjoying hanging out with them. Sometimes I get caught up in my school work and other work and don't spend enough time socializing with my friends. The rest of the semester I am going to balance my life more. Academics are still a huge part of my life, but soon I will be leaving Gainesville. I need to spend all the time I can with my friends here.
Today I met with the person who will be replacing my as a graduate hall director. I showed him his new apartment (my current home) and the building. I introduced him to a couple of his new (my current) staff members. Things like this make me realize that I am really graduating. I am really leaving the University of Florida and starting a new chapter in my life. Part of me will really miss Gainesville, but the other part is ready for the change. Going to graduate school was amazing. I learned so much about myself and my chosen profession. At the conclusion of my undergraduate studies I was not ready to leave UF, but now I am.
School is moving along. It is now 38 days until I graduate. I finished my last project for my facilities class and presented it today. I am glad that is done with. I still have my independent study, 4 papers and 3 exams left. I also turned in my last comprehensive exam essay today. I am enjoying crossing these items off my list. However, I still have a lot left to do...so no relaxing yet.
I've been spending time with old and new friends the past few weeks. I am really enjoying hanging out with them. Sometimes I get caught up in my school work and other work and don't spend enough time socializing with my friends. The rest of the semester I am going to balance my life more. Academics are still a huge part of my life, but soon I will be leaving Gainesville. I need to spend all the time I can with my friends here.
Today I met with the person who will be replacing my as a graduate hall director. I showed him his new apartment (my current home) and the building. I introduced him to a couple of his new (my current) staff members. Things like this make me realize that I am really graduating. I am really leaving the University of Florida and starting a new chapter in my life. Part of me will really miss Gainesville, but the other part is ready for the change. Going to graduate school was amazing. I learned so much about myself and my chosen profession. At the conclusion of my undergraduate studies I was not ready to leave UF, but now I am.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Wedding Update
I haven't talked about the wedding planning in a while. Here is an update.
-Grant and I are flying to Chicago December 28 and staying until January 3. I have already made an appointment with a florist and plan to make appointments with the bakery and the pastor. We also need to look into hotel blocks and register during our trip.
-I have made save the date Christmas cards and ordered them today. They are very cute. Here is the wording: "Warm Holiday Wishes from the Future Mr. and Mrs. Please save the date for our wedding May 28, 2006"
-I have picked out a bridesmaids dress and a flower girl dress. I even found them online at netbride.com for a great price!
-I am working with a graphic designer on my invitations
-I sent out cute letters to my flower girls asking them to be in the wedding
Here are things that we're working on:
-Limo
-DJ
-Hotel Block
-Hair and Make-Up
I am sure there are other things that I am forgetting, but it's all good.
-Grant and I are flying to Chicago December 28 and staying until January 3. I have already made an appointment with a florist and plan to make appointments with the bakery and the pastor. We also need to look into hotel blocks and register during our trip.
-I have made save the date Christmas cards and ordered them today. They are very cute. Here is the wording: "Warm Holiday Wishes from the Future Mr. and Mrs. Please save the date for our wedding May 28, 2006"
-I have picked out a bridesmaids dress and a flower girl dress. I even found them online at netbride.com for a great price!
-I am working with a graphic designer on my invitations
-I sent out cute letters to my flower girls asking them to be in the wedding
Here are things that we're working on:
-Limo
-DJ
-Hotel Block
-Hair and Make-Up
I am sure there are other things that I am forgetting, but it's all good.
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