Hey ladies! It sounds like everyone's doing pretty well, if a little crazy at the moment. Amy, I hope the job thing works out the way you want it to, and Boo, I hope getting settled in Charleston isn't too hectic.
Well, since I owe updates beyond just my facebook pictures, earlier this week, Sebastian left for Washington to go visit his roommate. The past few weeks were great! We watched movies, and hung out at the pool, and went hiking a few times; went to Salt Lake City (on the only afternoon that it decided to have a severe thunderstorm! What the heck, we live in the desert!), and took a weekend trip to visit my mom's family in WV for the 4th. The whole family loved him, which I was really happy about, and he had a great time getting to meet my family. He's really excited now to have me meet his family at the end of August when I come over to go to France with them. It'll be for a week at the end of the month and we'll be in Normandy with another family that they know.
Oh, another random thing we did was to go out one night to see Public Enemies - that new Johnny Depp and Christian Bale movie about John Dillinger. I highly recommend that to anyone who wants a good movie to go out and see that isn't quite so commercially Hollywood. It has a rougher style of cinematography that I think really helps tell the story, rather than getting distracting (like Star Trek did at times). Anyway, go see it.
Really, I haven't been up to much besides the visit. We had a great time one night doing a double date with my brother Scott and his girlfriend Candace: went out for Indian food and then got another couple to join us for 3-way couples' laser tag. I was a bit sceptical about laser tag at first, but it was a lot of fun! Not to mention that it had been prefaced by some really good food. That's one thing I have to say for Provo: the Chinese food places are all crap, but there's fantastic Indian food.
The 4th of July over in West Virginia was great too. My mom's big crazy family was mostly there and they were well excited to see Gunnar (my step-dad) and Sebastian for the first time. My cousins - my mom's aunt had 5 boys who are all grown-up juvenile delinquents :-) - were responsible for the fireworks, which had an added element of surprise. Every now and then, one of the huge fireworks wouldn't make it all the way up into the air before exploding. So it'd get about 13 feet, then start coming back down and explode maybe 6 to 4 feet off the ground. Of course, when it lit up, it would illuminate all of my cousins ducking and running for cover behind their cars! Reunions with my family are quite an experience. But I'm glad that through both weekend trips (that and then one to St. George in southern Utah for some intense hiking) and all the rest of the sightseeing and vegging out that we did that Sebastian loved his trip over here. It's crazy to think that we hadn't been able to do any of that stuff for over a year until he got here.
Now, though, it's just a bunch of student loan and visa paperwork for when I go back over. I don't have a place to live yet, but the two of us still know a bunch of people back in London, and since I'll be over a month before everyone's classes at uni start, it'll be pretty easy to just get a place once I'm over there. Not to mention that Sebastian's offered to let me stay at his place indefinitely until I get some flatmates of my own. :-) So right now, our fingers are just crossed that the placement he gets with this engineering and defense company he applied with, is one that lets him stay in the city. Otherwise, my first order of business once I'm in the UK again is to look for an internship that could turn into a job once I've finished my dissertation this time next year.
I miss you girls! I hope that you all have a spectacular time getting together in less than a month now. Pictures, please, since I can't be there. Love y'all!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
4th of July Means Less Than a Month!
Hello loves!
Less than a month til we all see each other! And I'm getting really excited. Amy I can't wait to hear about Kenya, Lindsey I can't wait to hear about Europe, and everyone else I can't wait to hear about all that's been going on with yall! Arienne, I haven't heard from you in awhile especially... how are you doing, Boo? And roommate Boo, how is Sebastian's visit going? I'm sure it's stellar and wonderful and amazing and I kind of wish I'd gone to Vegas so I could have met him.
Vegas? Why would I go to Vegas? And why in hell am I not there right now? Well, Andrew Davis is there watching Tuttle play in a high-stakes World Series of Poker tournament, and he asked me to go with him. I was this close to going (really really close) because I've never been to Vegas and Bryony lives close enough to drive down with Sebastian for the day so we would have been able to meet, but I decided about 3 weeks ago that I didn't have the funds (plane tickets alone were $350!) so I did not go. Instead... I went to see Mike. And I'm not sure why, because we haven't really been on great terms lately; we were okay for a little while and then he went back to angry for a little while. This weekend was interesting, though. It went well and we had fun, but it was hard for both of us. Things are complicated there, and I can't really explain it via internet. I was there from Friday through Sunday, and while it was strange I'm really glad I went. He said he was glad I was there too, and I think maybe we'll be able to be friends with time.
In other news, I have a place to live and a roommate and an internship in Charleston! Went with Andrew Davis two weeks ago to look at housing, and I almost signed the lease on a great duplex but the owner called me an hour after I left from looking at it and said that she had given the place to another girl who came to look earlier. That was frustrating, but I ended up dragging Andrew around Charleston the next day to 3 other places and found a good one in the same neighborhood as the first one, so luckily I officially have a place to live in a nice, safe neighborhood about 10 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes from downtown/CofC. I also had applied to an internship doing research for a historical group looking at old documents about Civil War soldiers, basically what I think I want to do forever, and I met with the guy I'll be working with at a rooftop bar. We talked for about an hour, and got along really well! I'm super excited to start working with them, and all I need is to find a part-time paying job and I'll be set. It's going to be a busy fall semester with 3 classes, an internship, a job, and Domino, but staying busy is the best way to meet people!
Also I miss you all, and I really cannot wait to see you. Jess, I know you'll be moving in that weekend but I think I'm going to be staying with high school friends for a little while after everyone else leaves and I'd really like to at least eat a meal with you if possible. And to all of yall who know my former roomie Allison, she says hello! I've been talking to her a lot this summer because she is kind of my support system, and she wanted me to say hey hey hey to everyone.
Miss you all! Less thana month!
Love,
K
Less than a month til we all see each other! And I'm getting really excited. Amy I can't wait to hear about Kenya, Lindsey I can't wait to hear about Europe, and everyone else I can't wait to hear about all that's been going on with yall! Arienne, I haven't heard from you in awhile especially... how are you doing, Boo? And roommate Boo, how is Sebastian's visit going? I'm sure it's stellar and wonderful and amazing and I kind of wish I'd gone to Vegas so I could have met him.
Vegas? Why would I go to Vegas? And why in hell am I not there right now? Well, Andrew Davis is there watching Tuttle play in a high-stakes World Series of Poker tournament, and he asked me to go with him. I was this close to going (really really close) because I've never been to Vegas and Bryony lives close enough to drive down with Sebastian for the day so we would have been able to meet, but I decided about 3 weeks ago that I didn't have the funds (plane tickets alone were $350!) so I did not go. Instead... I went to see Mike. And I'm not sure why, because we haven't really been on great terms lately; we were okay for a little while and then he went back to angry for a little while. This weekend was interesting, though. It went well and we had fun, but it was hard for both of us. Things are complicated there, and I can't really explain it via internet. I was there from Friday through Sunday, and while it was strange I'm really glad I went. He said he was glad I was there too, and I think maybe we'll be able to be friends with time.
In other news, I have a place to live and a roommate and an internship in Charleston! Went with Andrew Davis two weeks ago to look at housing, and I almost signed the lease on a great duplex but the owner called me an hour after I left from looking at it and said that she had given the place to another girl who came to look earlier. That was frustrating, but I ended up dragging Andrew around Charleston the next day to 3 other places and found a good one in the same neighborhood as the first one, so luckily I officially have a place to live in a nice, safe neighborhood about 10 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes from downtown/CofC. I also had applied to an internship doing research for a historical group looking at old documents about Civil War soldiers, basically what I think I want to do forever, and I met with the guy I'll be working with at a rooftop bar. We talked for about an hour, and got along really well! I'm super excited to start working with them, and all I need is to find a part-time paying job and I'll be set. It's going to be a busy fall semester with 3 classes, an internship, a job, and Domino, but staying busy is the best way to meet people!
Also I miss you all, and I really cannot wait to see you. Jess, I know you'll be moving in that weekend but I think I'm going to be staying with high school friends for a little while after everyone else leaves and I'd really like to at least eat a meal with you if possible. And to all of yall who know my former roomie Allison, she says hello! I've been talking to her a lot this summer because she is kind of my support system, and she wanted me to say hey hey hey to everyone.
Miss you all! Less thana month!
Love,
K
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
because I hope that 2 blogs in 2 days will inspire others to write
So, as you all know, I am back safe and sound from Kenya. It was absolutely amazing! There is way to much to tell you than I can possibly write in this blog, so I'll just wait till I see you later this month (I LOVE being able to say that!)
Instead, I'll update you with the drama of my life. Basically, on paper, it seems like it's all coming together, but I feel like it's falling apart. This growing up thing is happening WAY too fast for me
Example: I was planning on moving out in January, but will now be moving out July 15th! When Sarah's friend decided she wanted to live with us, we had to find a house immediately because she is not from the area and so didn't have the option of living at home for a while. The house is great, it's got 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom (which should be interesting with 3 girls) and a nice living, kitchen, dinning, and sunroom. It's right next to a church which ownes it, so they'll take care of the grass, which is nice. And they are putting a fresh coat of paint on. It's in a little neighborhood but like a 2 minute walk from all these popular bars/restaurants and only about 5 minutes away from the metro station. Really, it is perfect. But just the thought of moving out FOREVER really scares me.
Example 2: I started my job at the CW yesterday (Tuesday). But on Monday, I went to see someone my internship supervisor knows at ABC. She knew I was starting here the next day, so i figured it was just going to be a meet and greet. BUT, she ended up having me meet with the new business manager and they told me that they are 99.9% sure that a job will open up in the next few weeks and then proceeded to ask me how I would feel about leaving CW "very quickly". AWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!! Once again, sounds great, but it puts me in a really tough position. ABC is the #1 or #2 station in the market, while CW is the #5 in a 6 station market. And their are a lot more resources at ABC plus I'm already familiar with their programming from last summer. AND at ABC I get a salary plus 17% commission, while at CW, I only get a salary for the first 9 months and then I will be solely on commission, which is only slightly better at 17%. But, obviously, I've already started here and thus far it's going pretty well. I would just feel horrible if I quit after a few weeks, after they put so much energy into getting me settled. Once again: AWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!
Now that i've vented, i'll close on a sappy note:
While I was getting ready for my first day of work, the Kenny Chesney song (yes, no surprise there, I was listening to country music) "Beer in the Closest" came on and one of the lyrics goes something like we thought our college glory days would never end. I literally started to tear. THEN when I got home, my mom had developed my graduation pictures, which AGAIN made me sad. I told her that graduation was the worst day of my life.
Ok, I'll stop now. But, any input on my situation would be greatly appreciated.
I can't wait to see you all at the end of the month, that's literally the only thing that's keeping me going.
I LOVE YOU ALL TO THE MOON AND BACK!
Your grown-up friend:(
Instead, I'll update you with the drama of my life. Basically, on paper, it seems like it's all coming together, but I feel like it's falling apart. This growing up thing is happening WAY too fast for me
Example: I was planning on moving out in January, but will now be moving out July 15th! When Sarah's friend decided she wanted to live with us, we had to find a house immediately because she is not from the area and so didn't have the option of living at home for a while. The house is great, it's got 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom (which should be interesting with 3 girls) and a nice living, kitchen, dinning, and sunroom. It's right next to a church which ownes it, so they'll take care of the grass, which is nice. And they are putting a fresh coat of paint on. It's in a little neighborhood but like a 2 minute walk from all these popular bars/restaurants and only about 5 minutes away from the metro station. Really, it is perfect. But just the thought of moving out FOREVER really scares me.
Example 2: I started my job at the CW yesterday (Tuesday). But on Monday, I went to see someone my internship supervisor knows at ABC. She knew I was starting here the next day, so i figured it was just going to be a meet and greet. BUT, she ended up having me meet with the new business manager and they told me that they are 99.9% sure that a job will open up in the next few weeks and then proceeded to ask me how I would feel about leaving CW "very quickly". AWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!! Once again, sounds great, but it puts me in a really tough position. ABC is the #1 or #2 station in the market, while CW is the #5 in a 6 station market. And their are a lot more resources at ABC plus I'm already familiar with their programming from last summer. AND at ABC I get a salary plus 17% commission, while at CW, I only get a salary for the first 9 months and then I will be solely on commission, which is only slightly better at 17%. But, obviously, I've already started here and thus far it's going pretty well. I would just feel horrible if I quit after a few weeks, after they put so much energy into getting me settled. Once again: AWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!
Now that i've vented, i'll close on a sappy note:
While I was getting ready for my first day of work, the Kenny Chesney song (yes, no surprise there, I was listening to country music) "Beer in the Closest" came on and one of the lyrics goes something like we thought our college glory days would never end. I literally started to tear. THEN when I got home, my mom had developed my graduation pictures, which AGAIN made me sad. I told her that graduation was the worst day of my life.
Ok, I'll stop now. But, any input on my situation would be greatly appreciated.
I can't wait to see you all at the end of the month, that's literally the only thing that's keeping me going.
I LOVE YOU ALL TO THE MOON AND BACK!
Your grown-up friend:(
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