That is the official, set-in-stone, crazy-family-members-be-damned, not-going-to-change-even-if-my-mother-has-another-breakdown date that I am going to marry the Critter. Whoo, finally ( Read more... )

I'm a registered nurse!!! Hooray!

Now I need to send that info to all the nurse managers and recruiters I know. Time to get me a job because they told me to call when I got the license and license I got.

I found my dress with a minimum of fuss and bother. Yay! I went with my sister on Friday to the David's Bridal and tried on 5 dresses. I bought the first one I tried on. Simple. Done. (for interested individuals: http://www.davidsbridal.com/ ( Read more... )

I don't understand what the problem is with most of the offices here, but they don't seem to function very well or have any idea of what other offices even do. Yesterday I had the joy of attempting to break my housing contract. I had a form that needed to be signed by the Dean's Office, who had no idea what I was asking them to do when I showed ( Read more... )

Today was my last day of working for the PAL study. It's really sad. I feel like for the past two years it has been such an important part of my life that to have it just be done leaves a hollow spot. Everyone gave me a nice card and a beautiful candle and we went out to eat at ABP. I'm going to miss it. Closing one phase of life and going ( Read more... )

In terms of wedding planning, Critter and I have a location for the reception ( Read more... )

After a whirlwind hectic weekend which feels like I spent most of it in a car dealership, I have acquired a new car for commuting to work starting in January. Critter and I also visited my family and I drove part of the way on the Pa Turnpike. I feel like I have been put through a wringer after this weekend's activity. I slept this morning ( Read more... )

Wow, a lot has gone on in the past few days ( Read more... )

I gave blood today for the first time. It really wasn't that bad at all. Countdown 'til next time begins now. :) Yay for helping (up to) 3 people with my nice fat bag of blood!

I'm excited because they are putting in a Naked Chocolate Cafe a block from where I live. Now I will have a new place to spend oodles of time while I get chocaffeinated.

Yay!!!

And Stephanie is the most awesome artiste ever 'cause she made an Appa phone dangly for me. Thankee!!!