Things I love,..
1. San Diego!! I just went last week to plan the wedding and my oh my, I love it. Why didn't I think of living there... The wedding will be on La Jolla Cove(the bridge club to be exact..), pics are available on my shutterfly page: http://erinandross.shutterfly.com We set it up so we could send pics to his grandma and dad, but it ended up being so convenient that I put a bunch on there. I always order prints from there, and I wanted backups of pics.
2. Wedding planning -- what a blast! I essentially planned my entire wedding via internet (email, websites, etc.) and it worked out marvelously -- the caterer rocks, the site is awesome, I love the photographer, my hair/makeup was lovely -- my next big task is finding a dress (yipes! I'm actually the most worried aobut that cause I'm pretty picky. Going to my first Bridal Show tomorrow- way stoked!
3. Summer! I've been on 3 vacations so far and leaving for another in one week. It's been the FASTEST summer of my life I think -- I start school (student teaching) in like 4 weeks. I'm at Mansfield High school teaching 9th and 10th grade pre-AP and regulars classes (so like 3-4 lesson plans, crazy!), but I am super stoked about it.
4. Overstockjeweler.com -- omg I have been addicted to buying faux Tiffany jewelry for like 2 weeks straight now, I can practically get rid of all my Sam Moon stuff!
Okay that is all.
Wedding date!
Well, we have decided on a wedding date: June 16, 2007.
I am so excited to jump into all the fun planning! I got into Mansfield for student teaching in the fall and only have 4 days left of school, yippee!!!
Also, check out my
wedding website.
Have a great day!
Reading Material
Hello, I suck at updating, but who doesn't these days? My weeks are flying by, can you believe it's already April?! I am furiously trying to finish all of my assignments for the semester (I still have like 20 papers to write, of course). It is my last semester of English classes and I truly saved the hardest for last. My two this semester are kicking my butt! I'm so ready to just be done with school and to get married and start teaching and really get out there! I start teaching ESL classes next week, and I am quite excited! I love being in the classroom and making a difference in lives-- can't imagine a better profession for me!
I've been doing a boatload of reading lately, much more than usual, and I have found a plethora of awesome books out there that you should be reading. So, just in time for a end-of-the semester break, I present my Top 3 Books You Should Read Now. I hope someone reads this just so they can be aware of some great new books out there!
1.
The Namesake, Jhumpa Lahiri. Lahiri is awesome. She writes with incredible detail and style and you just love her characters. The Namesake is about an Indian couple who immigrates to America and has a son, Gogol (named after the famously hilarious Russian writer). The story is all about Gogol's life and his struggles against his parents and it's a great read. I read the whole thing in like 3 days. Pick it up!
2.
Bel Canto, Ann Patchett. I read this all the way home from Colorado over spring break. It is riveting!! Based on the 1996 Hostage situation in Peru, this story is about dignitaries held hostage by terrorists for 4 months. I couldn't put it down, it's quite good!
3.
The Intuitionist, Colson Whitehead. I picked this up the other day and already am starting to read. It's about two warring factors of Elevator Inspectors and is an allegory of society today. It's awesome and funny and exciting!! Also, try his new book,
Apex Hides the Hurt, which just came out like 2 weeks ago. It's next on my list!!
Happy reading!
Happy Valentines Day!
Life updates:
The olympics are on and the Italian Festival was a success, and I love the olympics!
I am student teaching (hopefully) in Mansfield next semester, hooray!
Going skiing in Copper Mountain for Spring break and hopefully learning to snowboard.
My life is crazy, but I've been to the gym every day for the past 4 weeks, yay for me!
Also, I found this quiz, and I don't want to read Barthes philosophy anymore. So, here goes!
Valentine's Survey Thingy-
1. Do you like anyone?: Yes
2. Do they know it?: Yes...
3. Do they like you back?: Yeah, a lot! He's marrying me!
IN THE LAST MONTH HAVE YOU. . .
4. Had someone buy you something?: Yes, a couple of things.
5. Bought something?: For myself yes and for someone else yes.
6. Gotten sick?: No, I actually haven't gotten sick in several years.
7. Been hugged?: Yes, this evening by my dad.
8. Felt stupid?: Not more than an occasional "I should know this"
9. Talked to an ex? Nope.
10. Missed someone: Yes.
11. Failed a test?: No, thank goodness!
12. Ate cereal: No, and I just bought some so it's soon to change.
13. Danced crazy: Of course, I love to dance!
14. Lied?: Other than the white ones, no.
UNIQUE
16. Any nervous habits?: My legs bounce up and down, like crazy style.
17. Are you double jointed?: No, just flexible.
18. Can you roll your tongue: Yeah just the basic way.
19. Can you raise one eyebrow?: No, unfortunately. What's funny is that I have a personality that requires it, like everyone always swears that I do it all the time because I have that kind of personality, but in reality I can't!
20. can you cross your eyes? Crazy style, I can cross one and make them bounce back and forth and stuff. It's really um, lame.
21. Do you make your bed daily?: I try to because it's so much more comfortable and I only have a blanket so I jsut pull it up.
HAVE YOU EVER. . .
23. Said "I Love you" and meant it: Yes, I have only said it when I meant it.
24. Given money to a homeless person?: No.
26. Waited all night for a phone call that never came?: No, I either don't wait or call them (:
27. Snuck out? Never have had to.
28. Sat and looked at the stars?: I prefer to lay and look at the stars, but yes.
29.Do you swear?: Not as much as I used to. My dad always said swearing was for people who didn't know anything better to say and I tend to agree.
30. Do you ever spit?: Not like, hock a lugie or anything.
31. You cook your own food?: I love to cook, so yes!
32. You do your own chores?: I am a neat freak, so I make them up myself.
33. You like beef jerky?: Not really.
34. You like pepsi or coke?: Diet coke.
35. You're happy with your hair?: Yeah it's longer than it's ever been and brown with blonde highlights, I think it's nice.
36. You own a dog?: No, I'm not a very pet-savvy person.
37. You spend your money wisely?: I spend a lot of money, but I save a ton, so it works out.
38. Do you like to go swimming?: Love it!
39. When you get bored do you call a friend?: Not really, I haven't been bored in years.
40. Are you patient?: Not really. Like, I am really patient with kids and people who do not know what they are doing, but not with people who should know better.
DO YOU PREFER
41. flowers or chocolate: Flowers! Especially lilies.
42. gray or black?: Gray, but black for shoes.
43. Color or black and white photos?: Depends on the frame.
44. lust or love? Love!
45. sunrise or sunset?: Sunset, I can't get up early enough for sunrise!
46. M&Ms or Skittles: I absolutely can't stand skittles, they gross me out, so M&Ms but only peanut kind.
N0N VALENTiNES DAY Q`S
1. Are you in a relationship? Yes.
2. If so, who with? My sweetheart, Ross.
4. Do you believe in love at first sight? I am a believer, it happened to me.
5. What about true love? Yes, I think that there is a plan for everyone and that what's meant to be is meant to be.
6. Would you kiss on the first date? If said date was good!
7. Do you look for one night stands? Nope.
8. Do you enjoy recieving flowers? Yes, but I've only ever gotten flowers from my dad.
VALENTINES QUESTIONS
1. do you have a valentine? Yes.
2. do you like having a valentine? Yes, but only because I happen to have someone I love.
3. does someone like you currently? No, someone loves me!
4. whats the best gift to recieve on the day? I'm not very gifty. As Ross said, "I love you every day, so this isn't all that different"
Happy Valentines Day you all!
Life News
This is my 150th post and a lot has changed in the last 2 and a half years since I started this site. I'm not a very good updater, but must update on events going on in my life.
1. I got engaged! Ross proposed to me on january 27th at Monica's, so I got a fiance AND a rock for christmas, yay! I'm very excited! This brings me to article 2...
2. Getting married in June of 2007, likely in San Diego. Are you invited? Probably so. This will occur shortly after...
3. I graduate in May of 2007 with an English degree and secondary teacher certification. I'll be teaching high school, hopefully in the metroplex if the fiance gets into Southwestern Med School... otherwise I have no idea where I'll be moving.
4. Taking 5 hard-ish classes this semester. 3 are like easy education classes, 2 of the last Englishes!
That about wraps it up, happy new year and keep in touch via email, it's the only way.
Need something to do while I do other things too..
Got this from my cousin folks.
1. What time did you get up this morning? 9:20 A.M. A little late for me, but much needed.
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds are this girl's best friend!
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Just Friends, it was freaking hilarious.
4. What is your favorite TV show? Anything on the Style network, I love Whose Wedding is it anyway and Clean House, Isaac Mizrahi, etc.
5. What did you have for breakfast? OJ and toast with peanut butter.
6. What is your middle name? Nicole
7. What is your favorite food? Mexican food. I could eat it nearly every day.
8. What foods do you dislike? Mayonnaise and fruity candy, actually all candy.
9. What is your favorite type of music? I actually like everything, specifically rock, punk and country, but good country not nashtrash. I hate when people are like, Oh I like everything, but oh, I don't like rap, or country or something.
10. What kind of car do you drive? 1999 honda accord, its green and its name is Gaylord.
11. Favorite sandwich? Chicken Salad.
12. What characteristics do you despise? Bitchiness, rudeness, lying, your typical pet peeves. I also dislike messiness and disorderliness.
13. Favorite item of clothing? Heels.
14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go? Costa Rica, Brazil, Columbia, something spicy like that. I mean, obviously I'd love to go to Europe, but that's so... expected.
15. What color is your bathroom? Sagey green.
16. Favorite brand of clothing? currently Express and Anthropologie. I like the sophisticated-flea market look without going to a flea market.
17. Where would you retire to? San Diego, my partner in retiring decided on that.
18. Favorite time of day? I like from about 11-3, it's early enough to be sunny, and late enough to be awake.
19. Where were you born? Fort Worth, Texas
20. Favorite sport to watch? I love watching basketball and football.
21. What laundry detergent do you use? haha Ross has this goofy offbrand that I love, his clothes always smell awesome. I use OxyClean, a moot smell.
22. Coke or Pepsi? Diet Coke.
23. Are you a morning person or night owl? If I had to pick, morning, but I'm both, I go to bed at midnight and wake up at 8 naturally.
24. What size shoe do you wear? 7
25. Do you have pets? yes! 4 adorable chickens!
26. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with everyone? I'm getting married!
27. What did you want to be when you were little? A weathergirl.
28. Favorite Candy Bar? don't like candy.
29. What is your best childhood memory? the lake and my lakehouse
30. What are the different jobs you have had in your life? I worked at Friday;s in the ballpark, Magazine writing, and for mi madre.
31. Nickname: my sweetie calls me Erbear, and my brother Erhead, and my Tech friends Eringe, and my best friend Onion.
32. Eye color: blue, and one has a red spot, kinda like jupiter.
33. Last person you went to dinner with? My family for my birthday, we went to Razoo's and I got a hurricane and saw one of my professors, and got tipsy. In that order.
34. What you are you listening to right now? Crunching of cheetos from Jack and Dad, and House Hunters on tv.
35. Favorite Holiday? Christmas followed by the 4th of July
Introspective babble.
I am so fed up with the tired, outdated information on the sidebar that I have not actually visited my own website in months. Thus, I deleted most of it. Honestly, everyone changes links so often, and there are always so many to add and delete, that I really just use the facebook and AIM profiles for links.
Moving on...
I haven't posted in forever, and it is not because I have nothing to day, but not enough time or reason to say it. It's the eternal blogging paradox:
When you have time to post, you have nothing to post about, when you have stuff to write about, no time to write it.
Also, I have found that typically I post things to get them off of my chest, feel better about them and really vent, but honestly I don't have anything like that to talk about.
I guess you could say, I've lost my audience, and it's not a bad thing to me, just a thing. I mean, I only update this thing like once in a blue moon and when I do, either nobody knows what I'm talking about or people who do have already heard it a thousand times. I guess at some point you get to where you really don't care that everyone out there has access to your life and can keep up with what you did last saturday and the saturday before because, guess what, they don't care and neither should you.
I'm not entirely sure where I am going with this...
When I find myself in a position to post, with time, creativity, and patience, I find that it's a waste of time.
That said, I'm not really all that sure when I will get around to posting again. I don't want to pull one of those, "I quit blogging" things, so I'll just say it how it is: I'm not really sure where this is going, if anywhere, but in a really fulfilling way I don't feel like I need to justify my life by writing it out and publishing it for the world to see... and I like that.
