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Holding my breath.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2011 | Views [269]

No sooner than my alarm clock rang for me to wake up and register for classes for my Spanish Health Care Interpreting courses, had my district manager called me. It was 8am sharp. I was tempted not to answer the call as I was anticipating him ... Read more >


Adventure Bowling.

Monday, 14 Nov 2011 | Views [199]

Several friends, P and I went bowling together the other night. I decided to join just for the good conversation because my old lady knee was being rather cranky (I think with the sudden changes in temperature) so I watched and kept company as everyone ... Read more >


All sorts of things.

Wednesday, 2 Nov 2011 | Views [203]

Long time, no chat! It has been a while since I have last updated you all. Lots of things have been going on in my life. Let me tell you all about it. Back in October, I used the last of my vacation time to go on retreat. It was more fruitful than ... Read more >


Gorgeous Fall and pumpkins everywhere.

Monday, 3 Oct 2011 | Views [216]

Last week was probable the most I have ever worked in a single week with the exception of Thanksgiving week last year. The location I am currently working at moved, therefore the 4 workers there were responsible for moving everything belonging to the ... Read more >


Organization - finally!!

Tuesday, 20 Sep 2011 | Views [222]

After being in my apartment for 6 months already (Ah, I cannot believe it myself!) I have decided to finally get serious about organizing. Afterall, I am an adult now, right? P came over to help me hang my awesome yellow curtains and some pictures ... Read more >


Promotion.

Thursday, 15 Sep 2011 | Views [168]

That´s right! I received word of my promotion starting Oct. 2nd!! I will be in the last stage of my program as a floating supervisor. Essentially, I fill in at any location where they are short staffed with management. I could stay at the same location ... Read more >


Food, friends and family of Idaho

Tuesday, 13 Sep 2011 | Views [167]

My trip to visit P´s family in Idaho was almost entirely thwarted on so many levels it makes me laugh more and more everytime I think about it. There was much debate at work as to whether or not I could actually get the time off to go to Idaho. It ... Read more >


Best August yet.

Tuesday, 30 Aug 2011 | Views [211]

As the title implies, August has rocked! I think my opinion and experiences of and at work will forever wax and wane with the seasons but my personal time away from work continuously surpasses any of the preceeding moments since graduation. I am slowly ... Read more >


Making lemonade in the shade.

Wednesday, 3 Aug 2011 | Views [441]

Holy moley guacamole! It´s AUGUST?!?! I tell ya, time really is flying. Before I know it not only have I graduated college but it has been a year since that date, a trip home for Easter has long since passed, well underway of year two in corporate ... Read more >


It's hot Hot HOT!

Monday, 11 Jul 2011 | Views [266]

The temperature is starting to rise. Afterall, it is summer in Chicagoland and what would summer be without a little humidity the rising mercury? I don´t think it would be too bad except that the AC at work has been out since July 1. Temperatures in ... Read more >


Hello, again

Monday, 27 Jun 2011 | Views [211] | Comments [1]

As I recently approached my one year anniversary in corporate america, I have taken a significant amount of time to reflect on my experiences. I have certainly gone through the growing pains of a new job and adjusting to a new life style. All things ... Read more >


Today, my hand was asked for in marriage.

Sunday, 12 Sep 2010 | Views [228] | Comments [1]

No need to clean your glasses or rub the sandman out of your eyes. I was proposed to today. Now, before you go ringing the wedding bells, let me explain. And before you ask, no, I haven't been keeping a relationship secret from my family and friends.... Read more >


7 days and I´m abroad again!!

Wednesday, 8 Sep 2010 | Views [249]

To me, there´s not a more comfortable feeling in the world than being entirely out of my comfort zone abroad. The exhilaration of choreographing a trip packed so tightly that to anyone but a traveler seems unhumanly possible to perform and then scrambling ... Read more >


My car needs some love.

Thursday, 2 Sep 2010 | Views [284] | Comments [1]

Anyone close to me will tell you I´ve had quite the time adjusting to my new life in Chicagoland, particularly in regards to corporate America. However, hands down, my car has taken the brunt of the anti-love. It started a few weeks after I arrived.... Read more >


It´s the end of August already?

Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010 | Views [225]

I need to apologize to everyone because I have not kept in touch nearly as much as I should have or would have liked to this summer. Many times from work I come home absolutely exhausted and fall asleep immediately just to get up in the morning to ... Read more >


Home sweet Chicago!

Monday, 31 May 2010 | Views [215]

Quick update - I arrived safely Saturday night and am LOVING my new digs! Frecks has adjusted incredibly well, too. I can´t get ahold of anyone because my phone died and I´m not sure where the charger is but I´ll return all messages once I find it.... Read more >


Photos: Chicago Life Pixelated

Monday, 5 Apr 2010 | Photo Gallery


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