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RELATIONSHIP:
Jordan is still serving in Afghanistan; I am so proud of him but worry sick every day. He left Oct 25th and should be arriving home in the next two months (around the end of May) I couldnt be happier some days seem to take for ever and other fly by. We've had a few bumps as many of you know but isnt that what a relationship consists of? I miss him so much; continue praying please.
TRIPS:
I will start with Wisconsin since most people are awaiting my unknown arrival there.. well its still unknown I havent picked a date nor a month that I will be heading back that way. Maybe the end of May or for HODAG in July. Keep you all posted.
Colorado trip 3 will be happening sooner than planned since one of my best friends just moved there and plus I cant wait to see Michelle, Mike, Brad and Sherri ! So that trip date as of now is April 6th or 13th.
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| Colorado Jan 2012 |
Vegas I am going to be heading that way in April also hoping for the 27th with Jen ! :):) Just need a girls weekend by the pool with shopping of course.
Washington; Jordan and I are taking a week trip in June we are hoping to spend a few days at Lake Chelan then go back to Seattle to be tourist ! Still working out all the details(trip planning is rough)
Last trip to Colorado was awesome I had a wonderful dinner with Jordans parents, went to a wonderful wedding (my roommates sisters) and spent much needed time with him, the made my round to a brewery, manitou springs and a wonderful massage. Im starting to really like Colorado and think it may be the next place on the map.. if only I can adapt to winters..hmmm.
Wisconsin came to CALI! My wonderful friend Lauren came to CA with her boyfriend for multiple reasons one was for the ROSE BOWL (in which the Badgers sadly lost) but the experience was so worth it along with our sushi night in SD! Hot in Herre Radio:) Along with that trip my mom and Bill came out to CA in OCT the day after Jordan left it was bittersweet but we had a awesome time we did the beaches, zoo, car museum, got a parking ticket and made my mom into an even worse passenger driver!
oh WOW and then my hiking trip to BIG SUR! I went over Thanksgiving and it was the greatest thing ever. No cell phones no internet just stunning views everywhere you looked ! Had dinner at fishermans Wharf and really just enjoyed every moment of the trip. Cant wait to go again and also go to Yosemite. I am still hiking in SD as well Stonewall, Coweles, and Black mountain to name a few! I have found a awesome hiking partner now to tackle El Cajon mountain (12 mile hike)
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| Sushi Deli (WI COMES TO CA) |
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| SUSHI (WI COMES TO CA) |
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| ROSE BOWL KICK OFF SANTA MONICA WI COMES TO CA |
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| ROSE BOWL KICK OFF SANTA MONICA WI COMES TO CA |
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| NEW YEARS IN WEST HOLLYWOOD |
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| Visting Austy Tiff and Aaron while home jan 2012 |
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| Visiting Gma Lucy Jan 2012 |
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| Visiting gma lucy jan 2012 |
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| Seeing Grandpa :) jan 2012 |
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| Dad with his girls jan 2010 BOWLING |
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| Visiting Cayla:) Madison short trip |
I also came home not long ago for the Holidays (in jan) it was short trip dropped off the MINI (whom doesnt like the cold) and had a great time seeing my mom, grandma lucy, dad, sissys and fam along with a few friends and a very short trip to Madison! Miss it daily but still not ready to come back :) the people are awesome to bad the area isnt.. only good for short periods !
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| Big sur |
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| Big Sur |
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| Big Sur |
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| Big Sur |
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| Colorado wedding (Jacob: roommate and I) |
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| Mom and Bill came to Zoo with monkey and I |
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| Big Sur |
BEING 21:
Being 21 has been fun but not to eventful. I love to go out and dance had one bad night but as you can see im still alive. I worked mandatory inventory on my 21st birthday..so it def wasnt the dream night you always think of. I do enjoy being able to purchase wine.. here in CALI we call me a WINeO :)sweet fruity wine is my favorite.
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| First night being 21 Patron |
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| Great Divide in CO with Mike |
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| Wine bar |
Crafting:
I have a few projects in the works ! One being my wine cork--cork door project.. I am covering my tv center doors with corks so that I can tack up pics etc. Ive been trying to grow plants in my room but your never going to guess! DEVIL CAT has ate them, pushed the off or dug in the pots so I am going to budget to go to Pigment a little store in northpark that has hanging glass balls you can plant in and im going to hang them from my curtain rod !
NEW ROOMIE AND THE LAST:
Still living in Hillcrest (much better location--about 1-2 blocks from everything!) I live in a really new and updated condo/apartment place with a pool, hard wood floors, wonderful paint, glass/tile bath tub! I really love it. Plus Jacob has a wonderful loving great dane who I just want to steal. Jacob is older and wiser, a ER nurse and really has helped me understand people and what needs to be important to me. I am not going to be leaving his side anytime soon! We might even leave SD together next year or so!
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| New roomie Jacob!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Apollo trying to love Rory! |
JOB(s):
Finishing up at Nordstrom now; have been working EVERYDAY for the last month and still have 2 weeks to go. Im back to nannying surprise surprise ! This time im doing a nanny share; the families pay less I make more. Gabby is almost 7 months and Clementine is 2 months--back to full time 5 days a weekend 10 hour days but im enjoying it alot ! We take a hour + walk daily lots of eating, pooping, sleeping, playing! Yea to kids.
Art:
I have finally after 6 months of debating put a DOWN PAYMENT yes a down payment on a piece of art. I can not wait to bring it home! I have gone through so many galleries and liked many pieces but I have NEVER said "I need to bring this home" until I saw Tim Cantors Beauty's Privilege. Goal is to bring it home in less than a year !
http://www.timcantor.com/New%20Site-11/L_BeautyPrivilege.htm
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| Check out his site. They are amazing people with amazing work! |
GYM:
I joined FIT Athletic club finally after visiting a few times and running outside in the wonderful San Diego sun. I am on day 5 of making it to the gym and let me tell you I feel great ! Although 5am comes fast it is so worth it. Working out leads to me eating right again. Fruit for breakfast or lunch. Salad for lunch or dinner then granola bars and protein! <3
SCHOOL AND NEXT YEAR:
I decided that I am going to school for Administrative Child Development so that I can run or open a day care or maybe something with a nonprofit organization or orphanage. I might still pursue medical school if Jordan joins the Navy Seals if not I am going to carry on with Children and love every second of it. As most of you know Cali has been a crazy experience but the cost of living is so high ! (although for the weather and convenience of the city is a wonder how it isnt higher) Jordan should be done with the USMC next DEC and I am def going to be ready to leave when the time comes! So Colorado is on the list ! Mission work is still high on that list (Africa and Belize) of things to achieve in the next year along with world travels (Barcelona, Germany, Egypt, Rome, London)
Sorry its been so long my friends and family I have been so overwhelmed and busy..lets add exhausted too! But must keep pushing on and get to where I want to be!
Im sure that I am missing stuff but here is a over all update. Hope you enjoyed.
Brit
