Hello my blogging friends!
I was sitting at work today thinking about how many blogs I read to keep up with everyone back home and then realised that I don't keep my own up anymore! I sat down and had a read through of some of the old posts of when I first moved to London and I just laughed! This has truly been an amazing experience for me! Good thing I started this blog because a lot of this stuff I completely forgot about!
Lets see, what have I been up to. Work Work and more Work! I have a great job that I absolutely love, however, the hours are really long! I am getting some good experience in many different areas of the Insurance Industry though which will help me long term.
I am also studying for an Insurance Exam (again!) The exam is in April and I'm really nervous as this is the last one I need to receive this qualification that I'm after! Its a series of 10 exams, and I was exempt from 9 because of all the schooling I have had. So you would think I would know this stuff by now!
Ata and I are doing well! Things are about to get really complicated for us, so please pray that God will lead us in the right direction. Everything happens for a reason and even if I don't initially like the outcome, I know God has a plan for me.
My flatmate situation right now is very interesting, but that can be another post!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Sunday, July 27th
Sorry I'm a little behind on my blogging, so I'll update this over the next couple of days with everything that has been going on. First I'll talk about my vacation, which was about a month ago now. It was definitely wonderful and relaxing!!!I'll talk about New York first!
Ata and I arrived into Philadelphia around 8:30 on Wednesday night. We were completely exhausted as we had been flying since 11am our time! We had a layover in Ohio, so by the time we finally landed in Philadelphia, we were ready for bed. My grandparents and brother picked us up at the airport. It was so nice to them, since it had been almost 2 years since I've seen my dad's parents. I hate that it has been that long, and I promised myself that I will never let it go that long ever again! We got back to their house and my Aunt Sue came over to meet Ata and just hang out with everyone. Ata and I ended up being up for 24 hours straight! We were impressed with ourselves.
The next day we headed into New York with my brother. I was really excited because neither John nor Ata had been to New York City before. The train from Burlington to New York City was about an hour, and was really easy to get from A to B. We got into Grand Central Station and headed towards Times Square, which was where our hotel was. Once we checked into our hotel our touring started. We figured we would do that bottom part of Manhattan first, then Friday do the top part. We did the memorial for the World Trade Center, Wall Street, Statue of Liberty, etc. It was really nice. We decided to go to the Empire State building late at night. We thought it would be cool to go up there at like midnight to see New York. It was our best idea we had as there was no line, and we just basically walked right up. It was absolutely gorgeous.
Friday moring we had to get up early b/c I had a surprise for John and Ata. I didn't tell them what I was doing for them other than we needed to leave the hotel at 8:30 in the morning and it was worth getting up early! Once we got close to the water, a helicopter really low to the ground passed us and John just looked at me like, "No way" I laughed and said YAY!! I surprised John and Ata with a helicopter ride over New York. It was soooo cool! They were both just so excited. I figured what better way to see the city then this way. That was another reason I wanted to do the Empire State building at night was because we were going to get to see the city the next morning during the day! I'll attached some pictures of the helicopter ride.
We spent the rest of the day touring. We rented bicycles and did a tour around Central Park. Central Park is absolutely gorgeous and huge!!! We just had a great time. Then Ata and I took John to the Train station to head home, and Ata and I could have 1 night to ourselves to do whatever we wanted. We found this amazing sushi place, and ice cream shop and just walked around and enjoyed our vacation.
We weren't in NY for very long, but it was a packed 2 days! We had so much fun, and it was good that John got to meet Ata before Ata was thrown into the whole family when we went to the beach. They got a long really well. I always said I thought John and Ata were a lot alike. I'm glad they enjoyed themselves though.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Sunday, July 13th
YAY! So only 3 more days until I go on vacation! I can't wait. I'm really excited.
I've had a few bumps a long the way, but everything is starting to come into place. On Friday I was looking at my banking and credit card accounts online to make sure everything is in order for this trip. Well - I notice that my credit card is completely maxed out! I couldn't believe it. I called Capital One right away to find out what has been going on. There were no charges on my statement that looked funny but my available balance was $0. They said there were thousands of dollars pending from Walmart in Florida! UGH! I was so upset. The only way I can think someone got my information is through the internet. I hardly ever use my credit card, so I was extremely upset once I found this out. What makes it worse is I find this out a few days before I'm supposed to go on vacation! Needless to say, I was pretty stressed out on Friday. I could barely think at work from that point on. It was horrible. This is the 3rd time that has happened to me, and the second time with this credit card company!
Today Ata and I are getting everything together for the trip. We need to go and buy Kelsey a little present because I told her that we were bringing her something! She is so excited, so I can't not bring her something. I'm trying to bribe her so she will want to hang out with me the whole time. Figured these days that may be the only way since I hardly ever see her anymore.
For those of you that don't know the vacation plans. Ata and I are leaving Wednesday and heading to Philadelphia where my grandparents will pick us up. Thursday morning we are taking the train in to NY with my brother and staying there for a few days. Ata has never been to NYC, so he is really excited. I have a big surprise planned out for him and my brother as well, that I'm really excited about. I will share when we get back :) Then we leave NY and head to the beach in NJ where my grandparents rented us a beach house for the week. Its huge and has a place on the roof where we can grill out etc. I'm really looking forward to this. We used to go to this beach all the time when I was growing up until we moved to Georgia. Should be fun. Ata has met my parents and grandparents but not my brother and sister, so I'm really looking forward to that.
We are also planning to go to Atlantic City for a day or two as that is only 30 minutes from where we will be and we are all going to the Phillies vs. Braves game on Friday night! We have a fun filled two week planned and I'm really looking forward to it.
Oh and for those of you that didn't see my post before, my sister is pregnant again! Wahoo! She is 5 months right now, so when I come home for Thanksgiving she should have her new little one. wahoo!
I've had a few bumps a long the way, but everything is starting to come into place. On Friday I was looking at my banking and credit card accounts online to make sure everything is in order for this trip. Well - I notice that my credit card is completely maxed out! I couldn't believe it. I called Capital One right away to find out what has been going on. There were no charges on my statement that looked funny but my available balance was $0. They said there were thousands of dollars pending from Walmart in Florida! UGH! I was so upset. The only way I can think someone got my information is through the internet. I hardly ever use my credit card, so I was extremely upset once I found this out. What makes it worse is I find this out a few days before I'm supposed to go on vacation! Needless to say, I was pretty stressed out on Friday. I could barely think at work from that point on. It was horrible. This is the 3rd time that has happened to me, and the second time with this credit card company!
Today Ata and I are getting everything together for the trip. We need to go and buy Kelsey a little present because I told her that we were bringing her something! She is so excited, so I can't not bring her something. I'm trying to bribe her so she will want to hang out with me the whole time. Figured these days that may be the only way since I hardly ever see her anymore.
For those of you that don't know the vacation plans. Ata and I are leaving Wednesday and heading to Philadelphia where my grandparents will pick us up. Thursday morning we are taking the train in to NY with my brother and staying there for a few days. Ata has never been to NYC, so he is really excited. I have a big surprise planned out for him and my brother as well, that I'm really excited about. I will share when we get back :) Then we leave NY and head to the beach in NJ where my grandparents rented us a beach house for the week. Its huge and has a place on the roof where we can grill out etc. I'm really looking forward to this. We used to go to this beach all the time when I was growing up until we moved to Georgia. Should be fun. Ata has met my parents and grandparents but not my brother and sister, so I'm really looking forward to that.
We are also planning to go to Atlantic City for a day or two as that is only 30 minutes from where we will be and we are all going to the Phillies vs. Braves game on Friday night! We have a fun filled two week planned and I'm really looking forward to it.
Oh and for those of you that didn't see my post before, my sister is pregnant again! Wahoo! She is 5 months right now, so when I come home for Thanksgiving she should have her new little one. wahoo!
Thursday, July 03, 2008
New Kids on The Block!
Im so jealous and feel left out!!!
I can't believe they are coming to Atlanta and not London. :(
Those of you that are going and leaving me (you know who you are) you better take LOTS of pictures!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84Hu7F8HkGg
I can't believe they are coming to Atlanta and not London. :(
Those of you that are going and leaving me (you know who you are) you better take LOTS of pictures!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84Hu7F8HkGg
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Tuesday, July 1st
I know I know pictures are coming, I promise!!!
My parents bought me a new camera on Saturday, so when I see them in a few weeks, I will have a camera. My computer is also broken at home, so that has also prevented me from uploading. I brought it to my work today, since I pretty much work for an IT company and they were able to figure out what was wrong with it. We had to order a new bulb for the screen because it blew! My computer is only 2 years old!!!! Hopefully when it comes in, I'll be good to go. You should see my laptop though. Its in pieces here at work. Kind of funny! I just get so amazed at IT people because I know absolutely nothing about computers and just have a blank stare when trying to figure them out.
I had a great weekend. The weather was gorgeous ALL weekend long. Its even warm today as well. FINALLY, maybe we'll have a little bit of a summer.
Saturday was Ata's sisters 13th birthday. It was also the first time I met his entire family, which was a really big deal. We went paintballing and had a blast. We played from about 9 -3pm then I went back to their house, watched some of Wimbledon and had dinner. His family was very sweet and welcoming. His sister took lots of pictures so as soon as Ata sends them to me, I can post them. I got hit in the mouth and paint splattered everywhere. Funny picture!
Sunday was another gorgeous day. Ata finishes with his Masters on Thursday, so we spent most of the day trying to finish up his paper. I'm so ready for him to be done!!! :) haha... I feel like I'm more ready than he is. Even though we did that, we went to the park and walked around and enjoyed the weather. We haven't really been able to hang out a lot lately so it was really nice to have some bonding time and the house to ourselves without all my flatmates being around.
2 weeks from tomorrow is our vacation! wahoo!! I can't wait.
My parents bought me a new camera on Saturday, so when I see them in a few weeks, I will have a camera. My computer is also broken at home, so that has also prevented me from uploading. I brought it to my work today, since I pretty much work for an IT company and they were able to figure out what was wrong with it. We had to order a new bulb for the screen because it blew! My computer is only 2 years old!!!! Hopefully when it comes in, I'll be good to go. You should see my laptop though. Its in pieces here at work. Kind of funny! I just get so amazed at IT people because I know absolutely nothing about computers and just have a blank stare when trying to figure them out.
I had a great weekend. The weather was gorgeous ALL weekend long. Its even warm today as well. FINALLY, maybe we'll have a little bit of a summer.
Saturday was Ata's sisters 13th birthday. It was also the first time I met his entire family, which was a really big deal. We went paintballing and had a blast. We played from about 9 -3pm then I went back to their house, watched some of Wimbledon and had dinner. His family was very sweet and welcoming. His sister took lots of pictures so as soon as Ata sends them to me, I can post them. I got hit in the mouth and paint splattered everywhere. Funny picture!
Sunday was another gorgeous day. Ata finishes with his Masters on Thursday, so we spent most of the day trying to finish up his paper. I'm so ready for him to be done!!! :) haha... I feel like I'm more ready than he is. Even though we did that, we went to the park and walked around and enjoyed the weather. We haven't really been able to hang out a lot lately so it was really nice to have some bonding time and the house to ourselves without all my flatmates being around.
2 weeks from tomorrow is our vacation! wahoo!! I can't wait.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Friday, June 27th
This week has been a loooong week! I feel really tired and run down. I'm taking it easy tonight because tomorrow I've got a long day of paintball! I love playing paintball! I haven't played in a really long time, so I'm probably going to get killed. All I remember is that it really hurts when you get hit.
My flatmates went to this big music festival called Glastonbury. I decided back in January when they got tickets that I just couldn't do stuff like that anymore. I hate big festivals with a bunch of drunk people running around, no showers, camping, etc Just doesn't sound fun anymore. After spending St. Patrick's Day in Ireland last year, I realized my years of crazy partying like that are over. Now don't get me wrong, I still like to go out and have a good time, but there is a difference between going out and those kinds of events. Anyway, so I have the whole 4 story house to myself this weekend and very much looking forward to it.
My flatmates went to this big music festival called Glastonbury. I decided back in January when they got tickets that I just couldn't do stuff like that anymore. I hate big festivals with a bunch of drunk people running around, no showers, camping, etc Just doesn't sound fun anymore. After spending St. Patrick's Day in Ireland last year, I realized my years of crazy partying like that are over. Now don't get me wrong, I still like to go out and have a good time, but there is a difference between going out and those kinds of events. Anyway, so I have the whole 4 story house to myself this weekend and very much looking forward to it.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Monday, June 23rd
Well hello there!
Things have been CRAZY busy the past week. As most of you know, my one flatmate Lindsay is moving to Australia in August. Emma and I have been on the hunt trying to get another person to move into her room the day she moves out. We posted an add on moveflats.com with pictures and a description of our house and what we are looking for in a flatmate. We have had numerous girls reply and come view the house. Its really intimidating the way we choose the flatmate. I remember when I was trying to find a place to live and Lindsay and Emma did this to me. Its basically like an interview for the room. They come over and then we make them sit in the living room with us for about an hour while we grill them with questions about their life and interests etc. They told me that they had over 20 girls come and view the house when the selected me!!! (I know, I'm special) Anyhow, after much searching we found a girl that we think will be perfect. Her name is Emma as well! So now it will be Emma, Emma and Alissa in our house. I believe Aug 7th is when Lindsay moves, so that same day Emma will move into that room of the house. I'm really excited about the new Emma moving in. She seems to have more in common with me, which will be nice.
I will post some pictures of the house later today hopefully. I broke my camera when I went to Scotland with my family, so I have been using Ata's until I get my new one in July.
Things have been CRAZY busy the past week. As most of you know, my one flatmate Lindsay is moving to Australia in August. Emma and I have been on the hunt trying to get another person to move into her room the day she moves out. We posted an add on moveflats.com with pictures and a description of our house and what we are looking for in a flatmate. We have had numerous girls reply and come view the house. Its really intimidating the way we choose the flatmate. I remember when I was trying to find a place to live and Lindsay and Emma did this to me. Its basically like an interview for the room. They come over and then we make them sit in the living room with us for about an hour while we grill them with questions about their life and interests etc. They told me that they had over 20 girls come and view the house when the selected me!!! (I know, I'm special) Anyhow, after much searching we found a girl that we think will be perfect. Her name is Emma as well! So now it will be Emma, Emma and Alissa in our house. I believe Aug 7th is when Lindsay moves, so that same day Emma will move into that room of the house. I'm really excited about the new Emma moving in. She seems to have more in common with me, which will be nice.
I will post some pictures of the house later today hopefully. I broke my camera when I went to Scotland with my family, so I have been using Ata's until I get my new one in July.
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