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Here is the link to our wedding webpage - enjoy!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Time passes quickly
Holy crap - it was January when I wrote the last post. And now April already? Where did the last three months go?
Well, Justin and I have transitioned back to urban life, and have consistently and continuously thought of our return back to Alaska. We started registering for the wedding, and of course REI had to be one of our registeries! Looking ahead to the summer's schedule, many weekends are full with trips for weddings and planning are not going to allow for camping and hiking. Bummer. I finally finished my scrapbook on the Alaska, and am really happy with the result. I have gone through it over and over again, looking at the same pictures each time, but remember each moment and how great a time we had up north. More often than not, we have a specific playlist going of our favorite AK songs.... I've been stalking our friends in Anchorage just to keep up with what's going on. Pretty sure I want to compete in the Susitna 100 at some point. I could ski 100 miles, it'd be fun!!
This clinical rotation has gone by fast. Some days drag on due to a slow schedule at the clinic, but I've learned a lot. I can't believe I only have 8 days left at Midlands, and then 5 days in aquatics. I still have to finish up my in-service project to present next week and then my online portfolio, but hey - no problem. I'm only supposed to be working on my scholarly project, planning a wedding, and training for race season. (I've made Justin run a 5K with me in Denver next week, a 20K on my birthday, and hopefully the Black Squirrel Tri the morning before Amanda's wedding!)
As for wedding planning, I am so glad that I didn't try to do this during school. I completely loose track of time looking at pictures online for ideas for centerpieces, shoes, and bouquets. It is starting to come together, but the more I get done, the more I realize there is left to do. I have had a couple dress fittings and I am absolutely in love with my dress. It couldn't be more perfect. Now to find the perfect shoes... This past weekend was completely packed full of wedding planning, and the end of the night consisted of me with a glass of tequila and limes. The countdown is 156 days and counting... and so much more to do!
Just a quick note tonight, but it's been too long to not have something posted. Thanks for reading!
Well, Justin and I have transitioned back to urban life, and have consistently and continuously thought of our return back to Alaska. We started registering for the wedding, and of course REI had to be one of our registeries! Looking ahead to the summer's schedule, many weekends are full with trips for weddings and planning are not going to allow for camping and hiking. Bummer. I finally finished my scrapbook on the Alaska, and am really happy with the result. I have gone through it over and over again, looking at the same pictures each time, but remember each moment and how great a time we had up north. More often than not, we have a specific playlist going of our favorite AK songs.... I've been stalking our friends in Anchorage just to keep up with what's going on. Pretty sure I want to compete in the Susitna 100 at some point. I could ski 100 miles, it'd be fun!!
This clinical rotation has gone by fast. Some days drag on due to a slow schedule at the clinic, but I've learned a lot. I can't believe I only have 8 days left at Midlands, and then 5 days in aquatics. I still have to finish up my in-service project to present next week and then my online portfolio, but hey - no problem. I'm only supposed to be working on my scholarly project, planning a wedding, and training for race season. (I've made Justin run a 5K with me in Denver next week, a 20K on my birthday, and hopefully the Black Squirrel Tri the morning before Amanda's wedding!)
As for wedding planning, I am so glad that I didn't try to do this during school. I completely loose track of time looking at pictures online for ideas for centerpieces, shoes, and bouquets. It is starting to come together, but the more I get done, the more I realize there is left to do. I have had a couple dress fittings and I am absolutely in love with my dress. It couldn't be more perfect. Now to find the perfect shoes... This past weekend was completely packed full of wedding planning, and the end of the night consisted of me with a glass of tequila and limes. The countdown is 156 days and counting... and so much more to do!
Just a quick note tonight, but it's been too long to not have something posted. Thanks for reading!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Back to Reality
My adjustment back to Omaha has been a hard one. It was a good thing we drove back from my family Christmas in Cedar Falls back to Omaha at night, because the views lacking mountains and instead copious fields of corn would have been too much all too soon. I do miss the beautiful scenery of Alaska that the Midwest can't quite provide. Driving around in Omaha during traffic the next day was also overwhelming - 4 lanes of traffic each way after not driving for a couple months made me on edge! But I don't want everyone to think that coming back to Omaha was all horrible. It really hit me when we 
got to my apartment door. I got a little teary-eyed, and then started crying after I walked in and saw the Christmas tree that Robin and Hilary had put up for when I got home. I absolutely love being at home with Justin and the dogs, I missed them soooo much when I was gone.
When I first came back, the 20' above zero here was quite balmy compared to the -20' I'd been used to. It took me a couple days before I even wore a coat outside! And the other strange transition: wearing sunglasses again. :) One more thing that's nice about being back in the lower 48 - cheap groceries and much better produce!
Over the past couple of weeks in seeing lots of family and friends I've been asked about my experience in the northern latitudes. Every time, and it never fails, I get a giant smile across my face and I start talking about how awesome Alaska was. The next question is usually, "Do you want to go back?" My response, "Someday". Justin and I dream of going back, but it's just not in the cards for right away after graduation and with the wedding. The job offer from the clinic I was at in Fairbanks is very appealing, so I hope they will hold out for a year!
I've started my next clinical at a small out-patient facility here in Omaha. It is actually pretty close to our apartment, so the short commute is refreshing. I've started to
pick up in my patient load, which is nice, but I'm still a student: paying tuition to work. The 16 weeks will go by fast, and graduation will be here before I know it. And then boards - yikes!
Justin and I are starting more of the planning for the wedding! September seems like a long way off, but we are realizing we have so much left to do! We have most of the big decisions and ideas out of the way, so now it's time to take care of all the little details! It is very exciting, and so far we are loving all of it! We'll keep you posted...
Thanks for reading everyone!
got to my apartment door. I got a little teary-eyed, and then started crying after I walked in and saw the Christmas tree that Robin and Hilary had put up for when I got home. I absolutely love being at home with Justin and the dogs, I missed them soooo much when I was gone.When I first came back, the 20' above zero here was quite balmy compared to the -20' I'd been used to. It took me a couple days before I even wore a coat outside! And the other strange transition: wearing sunglasses again. :) One more thing that's nice about being back in the lower 48 - cheap groceries and much better produce!
Over the past couple of weeks in seeing lots of family and friends I've been asked about my experience in the northern latitudes. Every time, and it never fails, I get a giant smile across my face and I start talking about how awesome Alaska was. The next question is usually, "Do you want to go back?" My response, "Someday". Justin and I dream of going back, but it's just not in the cards for right away after graduation and with the wedding. The job offer from the clinic I was at in Fairbanks is very appealing, so I hope they will hold out for a year!
I've started my next clinical at a small out-patient facility here in Omaha. It is actually pretty close to our apartment, so the short commute is refreshing. I've started to
pick up in my patient load, which is nice, but I'm still a student: paying tuition to work. The 16 weeks will go by fast, and graduation will be here before I know it. And then boards - yikes!Justin and I are starting more of the planning for the wedding! September seems like a long way off, but we are realizing we have so much left to do! We have most of the big decisions and ideas out of the way, so now it's time to take care of all the little details! It is very exciting, and so far we are loving all of it! We'll keep you posted...
Thanks for reading everyone!
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