wrapping up

Its hard to believe that 2 1/2 years ago, Ladd and I picked up our lives and moved out here to Colorado to begin a new chapter. That chapter is coming to an end this May, when I graduate. I will proudly walk across a stage and likely with a sense of surrealism, accept two degrees - one in Veterinary Technology and one in Associates of Arts.



This closure of this phase of my life becomes more and more palpable as each week winds down. This week I wrap up my last shift of animal care in which we feed and water all the farm and exotic animals living on our farm. Its always been a drag to wake up so early - especially in the cold months - to drive up to the farm to do the chores. Yet when its time to do the chores I speak of, its really quite blissful; rewarding, actually.

We love our animals here at the farm and it shows.




This is how I feel about school. Its hard to get up in the mornings, hard to choose to study or do homework instead of going out for a pint or watching TV or napping, but overall, my experience at this school is quite blissful as well.....rewarding, actually.



Only 4 more weeks and I will be off to fulfill my externship requirements at the fabulous Sedgwick County Zoo. I will miss my husband and furry babies but it will be so worth it - I just know it.



Until then, I am trying to find all the strength left in me to give it my all these last few weeks, and to take time to look around me and absorb the rest this experience and my friends can teach me.

'Change has come to America'

I am at peace.

Obama has won and I am at peace.



This nations priorities are going to change. For the better.

We needed this.



I am at peace knowing there were so many of you voters out there who craved this change, too.


This is a historical night.
May the African-Americans be flooded with peace, hope, and confidence, tonight.


BREAKING NEWS
Obama to be first African-American president (CNN)

miss you, Ziggy

Today I remember my cat Ziggy.

He died 4 years ago today.

He was amazing. So amazing.

I will post about him very soon, as time got away from me today. I can't wait to tell you about him. He was truly amazing.

For today, I wanted to post a short note, to show that I am thinking of him today.

Miss you, Zigster.

10-19-2002

6 years ago, I married my guy.
He was 23, I was 22.
I still remember so much about that day.

Here is the invitation. Nice smudge marks.


Ladd and I at our Rehearsal dinner. After the dinner, my mom instructed my sister-in-law Rachel to take me straight home and make sure I go to bed! (she knows how grumpy I get when I don't get enough sleep) But alas, there was no way I was going to be able to fall asleep yet. Instead, Rachel and I stayed up and watched Moulin Rouge and I believe I painted my toe-nails. Good times. Thanks for being such a friend and support to me during that time. You are THE BEST sister (in-law)! Love you.


The Groom's cake. The phish logo. Its at their concert two years prior that we decided we were "officially" together.


And the honeymoon. What an awesome honeymoon! We went to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. We dreamed of drinking Pina Coladas on the beach, and we had one of the cocktail waiters take our picture so we had proof of one of accomplishing one of our many goals. We plan to go back to Mexico soon. We had so much fun there.


Somedays, it feels so surreal to think of all we have been through and all we have accomplished in these past 6 years of marriage. I am so curious what the next 6 years will bring.

I'll keep you posted, as time unravels the truth. :O)

October

This is quite possibly my favorite month.

Its a good month.

Its the month Ladd and I got engaged.
Its also the month we got married.

I love the leaves changing color.

The temperature starts to cool down a bit... but not too much.

The smell of Fall is the best. The fresh air, cool breeze, pinion burning in firepits.

I like to be outside this month, probably more than any other month. Its just so beautiful outside.

I love the mums. The colors are so brilliant.





I love to watch Mt. Sopris and other mountain tops gather snow a little bit more each week.


I love pumpkins and squash and, apparently, so does my dog.



Hope you are enjoying October as much as I am!

my boyfriend

... of 8 years to be exact.

Yes, I have a boyfriend.

And yes, Ladd knows about him.

In fact, Ladd knows him more than anybody else.

Because, he is my boyfriend.

September 25, 2000.

The day we decided we were officially "together". We went to a Phish show that day, too.

Brilliant. So us.

I love this guy, and recently have probably not showed it enough.

But let it be known, that he is loved by me. He is my husband of nearly 6 years, but also, he is my boyfriend of 8 years.

He will always be my boyfriend.

(I wanted to post this on the 25th, but, alas, school and work called my name a bit louder. So, this post is a bit late, but still as sincere as I felt that very day.)


Here we are at the Phish show on Sept. 25, 2000. We were having a little "pre-party" before the concert!


And here is the lovely couple in more recent times. Fantastic. :)