Since March, we've...

• Found (and kept) an orange tabby kitten (June 6). We finally named him Rusty.

• Spent $1000 that month on pet food, supplies, and vet bills. Rusty has not been cheap (plus Ally got spayed).

• Vacationed in sunny Jamaica and attended my sister's wedding (June 15-19). No problem, mon!

• Grown a small nearly-organic garden that produced a ( Read more... )

So, we bought a house (April 2008 ( Read more... )

This is the first time I've been back in...ye gods...forever. I'm not breaking down and viewing my comms yet, but I'll post a major update.

A lot has happened since January. On the wedding front...

• Church, officiant, and photographer are locked in. Church costs aren't so bad, but we're splurging on the pictures. What can I say? I want awesome photos ( Read more... )

That wedding community is making me insecure. They act like everyone should have everything booked a year in advance. Sorry I don't work like that. This is the girl who wrote nearly all her English papers the night before they were due, and STILL got an A on every single one.

Our wedding isn't going to be massive. It isn't going to be tens of ( Read more... )

So it's 2008. That's crazy. I guess I'll do a recap of '07 like everyone else.

It was my most eventful year possibly ever.

1. Became financially independent
   
   On financial independence: It's a double-edged sword. It's empowering to be in control, but it's also stressful.



2. Acquired ~15k in student loan debt
   
   Student loans suck. Sallie Mae eats my soul. See my ( Read more... )

I guess I really am an overachiever. I'd always kind of denied it. Yes, I've been reasonably successful at most everything I've tried my hand at; and, yes, I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to some (okay, MANY) things. I just didn't realize how focused I can be on reaching my full potential and achieving my goals ( Read more... )

I'm rather dissatisfied with a good portion of my life right now ( Read more... )

That was quite possibly THE BEST Auburn game I've ever watched on television. Holy crap. War Damn Eagle.

I just thought I'd take this time to point out that I'm in love with the new Matchbox 20 song, How Far We've Come. It seriously makes me dance around and sing along every time I hear it. They were playing it on the radio at work before we opened last week. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Here's the music video:

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Here are the lyrics. I will memorize them stat.

ETA: ( Read more... )

The date's been set. Mark your calendars. May 17, 2008. Location? Not so much. One step at a time.

One more day of work 'til my weekend off. I should be in bed already. Waking up at 5 am sucks.