OptomisticGirl Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I know how you feel. L makes a decent living over there and because my mom doesn't charge me rent or anything toward bills I usually have a good chunk left over after what bills I do have but the process we have to go through is SO expensive... Link to comment
redrose85 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 We just keep telling each other that this is temporary. I suppose it would be pretty expensive for all of the paperwork, etc... Count yourself lucky you don’t have to pay for housing! Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Well, we sort of do. I mean, L lives in a shared house now so on top of my paperwork and getting Jasper ready he's got to find to us a house (to rent) and furnish enough for us to live in it until I can find a job. Thankfully L is good about doing things like this... Link to comment
redrose85 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 My ring is back! Going to pick it up today after work. WAY too much x-files before bed. More weird dreams. I am so tired. I don’t think I got any more than 4 hours of sleep. I want to pick up coffee on my way to work, and can’t find my to-go cups or lids Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yay for getting rings back! Link to comment
redrose85 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 This dream was so...disturbing! More on that later. I have to go do a phone interview for an article. Worked from 6-2:30 today, then I’ve got to do that, deliver the papers, do research at the library, and make my way out to the mall to get my diamond back. I think the library isn’t going to happen today, but Alex’s mom will be at the airport at 10 am, just after I get off work...so I probably shouldn’t spend the day researching.. Link to comment
redrose85 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 So already my wrist is really hurting. By the time I left the deli last year, I thought I was developing carpal tunnel. Well, it’s really sore and constantly cracking, and the right feels way weaker than the left. I guess I’ll have to rest it up a bit this weekend. That’s right, a LONG WEEKEND OFF!! Starting tomorrow at 1 pm, vacation is on! Alex’s grandparents showed up last night and parked their camper outside. I had no clue they were coming-- wish I had because the house was a pigsty and they were all wanting to see everything. Ick. Alex has gone to pick up his mom from the airport, and then we’re picking up his brother tomorrow on our way up island. This is going to be one big birthday/reunion! Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Have fun and RELAX this vacation! Link to comment
redrose85 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 I can’t Shred today. My wrist is so screwed up! Link to comment
redrose85 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Oh what a WONDERFUL vacation. Everything was just perfect. I did a ton of socializing and bonding with everyone yet Alex and I still made time to get away and “honeymoon” a bit. It was really nice to go back to the place where he planned a whole anniversary weekend away for our third anniversary, and spend the weekend with all of the people who will be my in-laws. I always feel so relaxed with that family because they’re all fun and close-knit. Alex’s brother will be heading off to China for a year or more, so it was really good that he could make it out too, because the brothers and their mom got lots of bonding time in, and I finally bonded with him a bit too. We had nice weather, tons of great food, swims in the ocean (yes, cold!) endless hot-tubbing and swimming in the pool, and we all slept in every day which was so needed. Oh, and through the power of awesome family, Alex and I are getting a brand new Ford Focus!! Link to comment
Firiel Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 That sounds amazing! I can't WAIT for American Thanksgiving. Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Awesome! Glad you guys had a relaxing vacation. Link to comment
hers Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Oh I'm glad you guys had such a great time Link to comment
redrose85 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 MIL is gone home now. Her flight isn’t for another half hour, but we said our goodbyes this morning before I headed up to campus to do some assignments. Just got home and the house has been cleaned lol. I think she got bored being in the house all day long. My friend just texted me. “I miss you.” That made my day because I have been missing her lots too. It’s only been a week, but I guess that’s the limit. On facebook today I saw photos of my ex-- the one I was going to marry and have kids with-- He has two sons now, toddlers. I admit, I got a bit weirded out seeing photos of him and his girlfriend and their kids. It felt...uncomfortable. That was supposed to be my life, before things got all weird. But, on the other hand, we were just kids and I SO upgraded with Alex. He’s my superhero and I am starting to believe in the concept of soulmates because of him. Link to comment
Firiel Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 He’s my superhero and I am starting to believe in the concept of soulmates because of him. That's so sweet! Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 ^ I agree. So ubber sweet. Link to comment
redrose85 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Ugh. I have been eating way too much. Fatty fat fat LOL. Oh! I found a venue that equals out to be $100 per person, but that’s ceremony and set up, fully set up reception, antipasti appetizers, full dinner with choice of two proteins and a vegetarian dish, midnight snack, 3 nights’ accom. for the honeymooners, discount on guest accom, access to all recreational activities, plus a guided outdoor activity for guests... an event planner, just tons of perks. That would eliminate a winter wedding, but it’s on a lake surrounded by mountains, there’s basketball, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, a sauna, rustic cabins, and a super adorable “barn” for the reception all decorated with white lights, tablecloths, etc... Link to comment
hers Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Wow that is gorgeous!!! And what a deal!!! Jump on it! Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I agree, gorgeous venue!!! What is your venue budget? Link to comment
redrose85 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Dunno LOL. Whatever we can manage to save up will be our budget. My brain is too drained to try and figure out how much that venue would equal out to be without food and the other perks. Google Strathcona Park Lodge to see the whole thing if you’re interested Long day. Looking forward to some feta and spinach perogies and butternut squash soup, then a bath. Oh yes, a bubble bath. Maybe I’ll get some more work done tonight before bed, but if not, I have all day tomorrow. Love not working!! Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Me too! Except I dont' feel like I'm on vacation with all this running around! Link to comment
redrose85 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Ended up doing more work until 11 pm. I was getting cranky, so Alex convinced me to come to bed, and I slept until 9:30. Ahhh. Another long day of homework awaits me. Those are good chores though. You got your marriage license yesterday, right? Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Those are good chores though. You got your marriage license yesterday, right? Blah. All we have left is the rehersal and the actual wedding, thank God. We applied for it yesterday, picked it up today. Link to comment
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