Tuesday, November 27, 2007

thanksgiving

so thanksgiving wasn't all i had hoped it to be. i spent all of my day sitting in front on the tv sick :0(

it all started in the morning- i have been sick for about three weeks so it was no surprise to me when i woke up and still didn't feel good on thanksgiving. we were going to darin's aunt's house and i really did want to go. for those of you who know me- you know that i don't particulary get a long with everyone in darin's family but i really did want to go. i didn't want to spend thanksgiving alone on my couch with just the remote and dexter (my wonderful cat who i love but it's just not the same). So i got up in the morning got in the shower- felt good. Then i got out of the shower- my head was splitting and i felt like i was on fire. Yep definately not going to Thanksgiving! I guess i got too ambitious and thought i felt better then i did. So Darin got ready to go went and got me boston market- what a sweet guy! So i sat and stuffed myself with green bean casserole and mashed potatoes and fell asleep- woke up watched fresh prince o belaire, fell asleep- and repeat. That was pretty much my Thanksgiving in a nutshell.

so it wasn't the most memorable holiday but it was okay. i got to spend some time relaxing and catching up on sleep that i hadn't been getting because of this cold- darn cold :0(. But i am feeling much better this week- better then i have been feeling all week long- so that is a plus.

i am gearing up for the last two weeks of my semester- lots to do, lots to accomplish but i think i have it under wraps. My last big hurdle? My theology presentation next wednesday that i am not nearly as ready for as i should be. i meet with my teacher on thursday so that he can help me- apparently he told me i am using outdated material- isn't the whole damn bible outdated? oh well- we'll see what thursday brings.

i look forward to the weeks ahead- it means freedom from papers,books, homework- all of that stuff. it also means i can finally cook every night for darin and i- and i can read the trashy novels that have been calling my name so many nights. it also means there will be beer time for me and aerin- that is the most important thing :0)

well my break is over at work- it is never long enough! my goal is to be out of here in a year- i'll keep you posted on that one. hopefully this art therapy degree will get me something better- preferably a job where i don't have to leave my house at 545 AM!!!!!

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

what is with this month?

So after reviewing last month, and part of this month i realized that this just hasn't been my month. There has been waaaay too much craziness for just one month. Darin and i have both been sick for the past two weeks, i have a huge amount of homework on my plate plus working 30 hours a week, Darin and i both don't like our jobs and we are working to live- no extra money seeems to ever fall into our hands. when is it our turn to be ahead?

i know i'm a pessimist right? sometimes it's hard not to be

on another note i register for classes today- i am praying that none of them are filled and that i can get there before they are. i finally will have classes i like and classes with people i like- i am hoping all goes well- you will all know tomorrow!

another great thing is that i finished writing my philosophy paper in less then 2 hours last night so i had time to make dinner for me and hubby as well as watch the 2nd to last episode of heros first season. it was all in all a good night. i got some great sleep and actually felt refreshed this morning instead of down right tired- who wouldn't at 5am? i gotta find a better job!

another great thing? yes there is one more- school is almost over! i made it through another semester and i am thrilled. even though i am behind one semester i am feeling better about almost being done- i'll get there. i'm just hoping i can pull a job out of this when i'm done- the more ambitious i am the better- i know i'll get there.

well i guess i better get back to it- i have 40 more minutes until i leave work- thank god!
-Harmony

Saturday, November 10, 2007

trash the dress, well sort of!

So today was a blast and for me to say that considering i am a little under the weather at this point means that the day had to have been great! I am such a baby when i am sick! Today i was fortunate enough to be able to assist one of the best photographers in Milwaukee. I may be biased because she has been my photographer for everything involving my wedding but you can see for yourself on her website! She is energetic, creative, and never misses a shot!

We shot a trash the dress session in the third ward of Milwaukee with an absolutely awesome couple who couldn't have been more perfect for the job! If anyone is wondering what trash the dress is (trust me i had no idea before i did one myself) just got to www.trashthedress.com for an idea- however i feel molly has a very unique and artistic angle on this trash the dress thing so stay tuned to her site for trash the dress pics as well! You can also visit her website and see pictures from my wedding and engagement session as well. The images are gorgeous and make darin and i look like rockstars :0) I must say her blog also rocks, tons of pictures with her picture a day posts and funny stories that will make you laugh for sure. Here is molly's website- take a look! www.mthreestudio.com

Although it was cold we sure didn't feel it until the end! We were moving like crazy- alley ways, parks, old train tracks by the river and of course city market for some very interesting oyster eating shots with the bride and groom! This couple loved every minute of the shoot and we loved them too! They moved great in front of the camera and did an awesome job! They were totally fun, crazy, and willing to try anything to get a great looking photo!

Today was an awesome day and i learned a lot. Being able to pose people and help a professional photographer was an great experience! Molly was so ambitious and took a ton of shots! I can't wait to see what she turns up with!

Well tonight is the annual holiday swing dance party. Darin and i go every year. One of our good swing dance friends, Marv, built a dance floor inside his house! It is going to be a blast! I am tired but i will go on! Plus there will be scrumptious food and good tunes- i'm there!

-Harmony :0)

Friday, November 9, 2007

the first is always the hardest

So now that i have started this blog what should i write in it? i've decided the first post is probably the most difficult. Your always told the first impression is the most important- i don't want to dissappoint my readers on my first post do i? look at me thinking i have readers already! Well that is just wishful thinking.....

In fact i guess people create blogs not just for others, in fact not really for others at all but for themselves. I find myself with a lot of say and very few venues to put those thoughts into. So i guess this will be good for me and hopefully for anyone else who reads it. I just recently began reading peoples blogs and really actually enjoy it. It's amazing to think that there is something different happening to everyone, everywhere, at this very moment. We are all leading such different lives but there are intertwining moments that make living and connecting with others all worth while.

I hope to write in this blog weekly, but that is a big commitment for me. With my busy schedule and the hours that i keep it will be difficult but something i really want to do. Why is is that everything you want to do is never actually anything you get to do? Even though i know the answer i still ask the question!

Well i think i will leave it here for now. The clock is ticking and i leave work at 3:30- truly the highlight of my day :0) I think i will go home tonight and enjoy the little time off i will have this weekend with my husband. I just realized we will be married 3 months November 11th! It really does seem like just yesterday that i walked down that isle to him, but i guess it does for every bride right?

Well i better get to billing, more to come later.
-Harmony