This weekend I spent most of my time with my good ole Dad. Friday evening I took off for Sibley so my dad and I could leave on Saturday morning to Minneapolis. We went to the Twins game on Saturday afternoon and watched them lose-was not a whole lot of fun. We checked in to our very swanky hotel and watched the tv for updates of the Chicago game to find out that they lost as well.
Sunday morning we ate breakfast downtown, drove past the new stadium, and then over the new 35W bridge to head up to Bob's parents. We had coffee with them and they gave us some rice for me to take home to Bob. My dad and I headed back to the dome to see the Twins win, while my dad listened to the Vikings lose on the radio. We left to head back to Sibley. It was a short trip up to Minnesota but it was nice to be back around the area.
This morning I left my parents to get home in time to do my regular weekend duties of grocery shopping and laundry. We also just finished watching the White Sox vs. Tigers game with an unfortunate ending. Hopefully the Twins will beat the White Sox yet again to become the Central Division Champs. Go Twins.
I have a busy week at work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday so I will be looking forward to the weekend again.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Tatt Weekend
The Tattoo Trio, Mesa, Tony, & Ashley
A for Ashley Anne (Azar in the future)II.XVI.MM for February 16, 2000 when Mesa and Tony started dating.
So, Bob and I have been missing home for a while, (Bob especially) and we were treated this weekend to some great friend time. Our friends Mesa and Tony made the long drive from Maplewood down to Omaha. They arrived on Friday evening and we were so excited to see them. Both Bob and I have been waiting to ask them to be our Maid of Honor and Best Man and they both accepted so we were very excited. We went out to dinner at Stokes in the Old Market, the food was great, the company even better. It ended up that Friday evening was an early one as we all fell asleep watching the Office.
Saturday we woke up got some Bagels and Coffee and planned out the day. We were trying to think of something to do and Tony said we should get Tattoos. So we looked around and found the place to go. Went to get some lunch and made appointments that evening for Tony and I to get our Tattoos. Mesa was getting a little nervous and didn't know if she was going to get one or not. We shopped a bit at Village Point (the outdoor mall) and back to get the tatts. Mesa decided that she was going to get one two and so the three of us got inked. We were so nervous and excited and we are all very happy with the decisions. Bob just sat and watched as we all made these choices permanent. Out to eat again at the Dundee Dell to celebrate our tattoos and then back to our house for some champagne that they had got for us for the engagement celebration. The boys smoked some cigars and then we all enjoyed some catch phrase.
We are so lucky to have some great friends and we were so happy they came to Omaha to visit. We can't wait to move back to be closer to Mesa and Tony but for now our new tattoos will have to keep us close.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Long weekend ran short with ups and downs
This weekend felt jammed packed with lots to do but today I feel like I had nothing accomplished.
Friday was my day off, I spent some time at the gym, then to the grocery store for dinner that evening. I cleaned out our pantry and re-organized it as it was getting a little crazy with boxes that were empty etc. I made Chicken Parmigiana, Cesar Salad, and Garlic bread. Bob and I enjoyed a nice dinner (at the table) on Friday night and then waited for the Twins game to be rained out so I suffered through a couple of his TV shows and then early to bed.
Saturday morning Bob ran off to school for the day to study-he has a final this morning. I went to water aerobics and then the farmers market with Jami and Angela. On Saturday afternoon I watched my TV shows, cleaned up a bit, and made cookies. I picked up Bob for dinner at Red Lobster and then took him back to school for the evening of studying. I went to the grocery store quickly as I knew Sunday was going to be busy. I thought great the Huskers game is on, a Saturday night I can get in and get out and not deal with people. Well I was in one of the aisle and a nice looking black man came up to me and shook my hand and said, I think you are beautiful. I smiled and said thank you and continued to walk down the aisle I was looking for something I needed when he came up to me again and said, If your not busy I was wondering if I could touch you? I said NO no no no and ran away from the aisle. I was all flustered but wanted to finish my shopping. I was continuously watching my back to make sure the guy was not around me. As I was checking out I was all flustered and was not able to swipe my credit card. I told the cashier (a high school guy) what had happened and he asked me to describe the man and looked around for him. He said he could not do anything about it but he called the assistant manager over so I told him and he said, oh that is weird and walked away. I was a little upset he didn't even acknowledge the fact that I was upset. The cashier made sure I was okay and the bagger walked me to my car safely. It was 7:00 at the grocery store next to my house, not really a bad neighborhood, but this is Omaha.
After putting away my groceries Angela and Jami and I went to the Cheesecake Factory to celebrate Angela getting a new job and the fact that our guys were at school all weekend.
Sunday morning I was picked up by my uncle and cousin to meet up with my Grandma's Cousin, Cousin Petey who was in town for his 50th Class Reunion from Creighton Med. We had a nice little breakfast and chat. I got home in time to change clothes and head out to a bar to watch the Vikings game. And it was a bad day for Minnesota Sports. I met some guys from Minnesota and watched the game with them. I was also told to calm down as I was getting a little vocal about how they were playing. We were also getting updates of the Twins game periodically which meant we were unhappy about that as well.
I came home to do laundry and a little cleaning and made dinner for Bob who came home around 6:30 from another full day of studying. I have to hand it to that kid, he really cracks down when he needs to, I'm proud of him and I hope he does well on his Infectious Disease Final. Tomorrow he will start Hematology/Oncology (Cancer) so it will be another long haul of studying but should be really interesting-for me at least.
Friday was my day off, I spent some time at the gym, then to the grocery store for dinner that evening. I cleaned out our pantry and re-organized it as it was getting a little crazy with boxes that were empty etc. I made Chicken Parmigiana, Cesar Salad, and Garlic bread. Bob and I enjoyed a nice dinner (at the table) on Friday night and then waited for the Twins game to be rained out so I suffered through a couple of his TV shows and then early to bed.
Saturday morning Bob ran off to school for the day to study-he has a final this morning. I went to water aerobics and then the farmers market with Jami and Angela. On Saturday afternoon I watched my TV shows, cleaned up a bit, and made cookies. I picked up Bob for dinner at Red Lobster and then took him back to school for the evening of studying. I went to the grocery store quickly as I knew Sunday was going to be busy. I thought great the Huskers game is on, a Saturday night I can get in and get out and not deal with people. Well I was in one of the aisle and a nice looking black man came up to me and shook my hand and said, I think you are beautiful. I smiled and said thank you and continued to walk down the aisle I was looking for something I needed when he came up to me again and said, If your not busy I was wondering if I could touch you? I said NO no no no and ran away from the aisle. I was all flustered but wanted to finish my shopping. I was continuously watching my back to make sure the guy was not around me. As I was checking out I was all flustered and was not able to swipe my credit card. I told the cashier (a high school guy) what had happened and he asked me to describe the man and looked around for him. He said he could not do anything about it but he called the assistant manager over so I told him and he said, oh that is weird and walked away. I was a little upset he didn't even acknowledge the fact that I was upset. The cashier made sure I was okay and the bagger walked me to my car safely. It was 7:00 at the grocery store next to my house, not really a bad neighborhood, but this is Omaha.
After putting away my groceries Angela and Jami and I went to the Cheesecake Factory to celebrate Angela getting a new job and the fact that our guys were at school all weekend.
Sunday morning I was picked up by my uncle and cousin to meet up with my Grandma's Cousin, Cousin Petey who was in town for his 50th Class Reunion from Creighton Med. We had a nice little breakfast and chat. I got home in time to change clothes and head out to a bar to watch the Vikings game. And it was a bad day for Minnesota Sports. I met some guys from Minnesota and watched the game with them. I was also told to calm down as I was getting a little vocal about how they were playing. We were also getting updates of the Twins game periodically which meant we were unhappy about that as well.
I came home to do laundry and a little cleaning and made dinner for Bob who came home around 6:30 from another full day of studying. I have to hand it to that kid, he really cracks down when he needs to, I'm proud of him and I hope he does well on his Infectious Disease Final. Tomorrow he will start Hematology/Oncology (Cancer) so it will be another long haul of studying but should be really interesting-for me at least.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Thank you friends
Last night Bob and I were invited over to our friends Jamie and Ryan Benson for a delicious home cooked meal. It was the perfect way to end our weekend. Jamie is a great cook and had made a roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, rolls and a wonderful apple pie which we enjoyed for dessert (make that two sweet days this weekend). Thank you so much for the fun evening, sorry we called it short but my early mornings make me have a pretty early night. Thanks Jamie and Ryan, Bob and I are lucky to have you as friends.
This weekend seemed like a short one because I worked late on Friday night. My boss misunderstood the event we were going to as she thought we would be busy from 5-8:30 with potential blood donors. Nope it was more like 5:00-6:00 and then we were done. They had a step off so we stayed to watch that a little bit (not the best I have seen) but it was funny to watch my boss as she thought she was into it. I returned home to watch the rest of the Twins game with Bob.
Saturday morning I was up and ready to take some Aqua aerobics at the gym with Jamie and Angela, after our workout we went to the Farmer's Market where I ran into my uncle, aunt and cousin Sarah who just moved to Omaha. Then it was lunch time so we went out to eat. Saturday afternoon I enjoyed some hot chocolate because it was so chilly out and watched my DVRed shows. Bob and I went to the mall after he returned from studying at school picked up some things for him and myself, then grabbed a bite to eat before heading to Council Bluffs to the movie theater. Bob signed us up for a $5 club at the theater where we can see movies that have been in the theaters for a few weeks for only $5. We saw the Batman Movie again. It was good the 2nd time, and so was the popcorn.
Sunday was church, grocery shopping and laundry and then over to The Bensons.
Thanks for the great weekend.
This weekend seemed like a short one because I worked late on Friday night. My boss misunderstood the event we were going to as she thought we would be busy from 5-8:30 with potential blood donors. Nope it was more like 5:00-6:00 and then we were done. They had a step off so we stayed to watch that a little bit (not the best I have seen) but it was funny to watch my boss as she thought she was into it. I returned home to watch the rest of the Twins game with Bob.
Saturday morning I was up and ready to take some Aqua aerobics at the gym with Jamie and Angela, after our workout we went to the Farmer's Market where I ran into my uncle, aunt and cousin Sarah who just moved to Omaha. Then it was lunch time so we went out to eat. Saturday afternoon I enjoyed some hot chocolate because it was so chilly out and watched my DVRed shows. Bob and I went to the mall after he returned from studying at school picked up some things for him and myself, then grabbed a bite to eat before heading to Council Bluffs to the movie theater. Bob signed us up for a $5 club at the theater where we can see movies that have been in the theaters for a few weeks for only $5. We saw the Batman Movie again. It was good the 2nd time, and so was the popcorn.
Sunday was church, grocery shopping and laundry and then over to The Bensons.
Thanks for the great weekend.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
What about Bob?
I realized that after I posted a blog last night I only mentioned Bob studying all weekend and never mentioned why. Well yes he did study this weekend, I am used to it and it gives me some alone time with my TV. Anyway Bob had his first quiz as an M2 on Wednesday. They are working on Infectious Diseases right now and it sounded pretty complicated. The good news is he passed and received the score he was hoping for. He informed me last night that they have all realized these classes reflect how you do on the boards so it is no longer just pass it is do well. I do feel good about Bob's study habits, he is pretty strict with himself and I know he enjoys doing it. If he doesn't I just remind him that he could go back and work at Memorial Blood Centers as a phlebotomist and he is back into studying. He really needed that job to show him he could do so much more.
Yesterday Bob also had his first day in the clinic with Dr. K. He will go every other Wednesday afternoon and see the patients with her. He had so many stories from his first day of what he saw. He even got to see a once in a lifetime patient, he was explaining the medical problems to me and I was so lost.
Bob is just being the greatest right now. I know I keep bugging him but he patiently smiles and moves on. He puts up with me yelling and screaming at the Twins while he is studying upstairs. He even made dinner last night, probably b/c he is sick of my American cooking.
Thanks sweetie for being so great. I love you.-now everyone else does too.
Yesterday Bob also had his first day in the clinic with Dr. K. He will go every other Wednesday afternoon and see the patients with her. He had so many stories from his first day of what he saw. He even got to see a once in a lifetime patient, he was explaining the medical problems to me and I was so lost.
Bob is just being the greatest right now. I know I keep bugging him but he patiently smiles and moves on. He puts up with me yelling and screaming at the Twins while he is studying upstairs. He even made dinner last night, probably b/c he is sick of my American cooking.
Thanks sweetie for being so great. I love you.-now everyone else does too.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Back to work's realities
Well after a wonderful weekend that began late Thursday evening I am back at the grind, thanking God the weekend will be here soon. Work is starting to get a little busier, or at least a few more things during different hours of the day, which is better I guess. Thursday evening I returned home from an 11 hour day around 9:00pm. I was happy to be home and start my mini vacation as I was off on Friday. I enjoyed my Friday off running errands, taking a nice walk, and making chicken on a stick for dinner. That evening Bob and I went for a walk in the Old Market and stopped in for a drink and some great conversation.
Saturday started with some sleeping in and cleaning while Bob studied. We had Jamie & Ryan and Chris & Angela over for a little Labor Day weekend BBQ, with good food, great discussions, and lots of Catch Phrase. I have to say that I am so glad I bought that game, if you don't have it, get it. I highly recommend it.
Sunday Bob and I both woke up early so he could go to school and study and I could go to church. I picked up lunch and brought it to Bob so he could keep on studying for the day. Later that evening we met up with Chris & Angela, Jamie & Ryan, & Nick to celebrate Chris' birthday (which is today Happy B-day baby Chris) at the Melting Pot. Bob and I had never been before, it was so good but I had two sweet days this weekend.
Monday was even more sleeping in while Bob was at school studying. I met up again with Jamie and Angela for some shopping and an odd experience at the Olive Garden-the man served me a glass of wine with a straw. Finished up my Monday with some laundry and dreaded work the next day.
I was lucky in that I did not have to go into the office on Tuesday as I had planned to make some visits that were closer to Omaha than Lincoln. I was out most of the day, but took my lunch break at Best Buy to purchase the 4th season of The Office. I made some home-made macaroni and cheese and watched the Twins. It was hard to drive back to Lincoln this morning but it felt good to know that it was already Wednesday. It is just too bad I have to work until 8:30 on Friday night and drive home after, so my weekend will not seem as long :(. I will have to make the best of it.
I am also so comfy as we have the windows open and I am sitting in sweats and loving every minute of it! I love this weather, just perfect. Also, didn't have a great day at work again so I had to add another sweet day with a pumpkin spice latte. It was just one of those days.
Saturday started with some sleeping in and cleaning while Bob studied. We had Jamie & Ryan and Chris & Angela over for a little Labor Day weekend BBQ, with good food, great discussions, and lots of Catch Phrase. I have to say that I am so glad I bought that game, if you don't have it, get it. I highly recommend it.
Sunday Bob and I both woke up early so he could go to school and study and I could go to church. I picked up lunch and brought it to Bob so he could keep on studying for the day. Later that evening we met up with Chris & Angela, Jamie & Ryan, & Nick to celebrate Chris' birthday (which is today Happy B-day baby Chris) at the Melting Pot. Bob and I had never been before, it was so good but I had two sweet days this weekend.
Monday was even more sleeping in while Bob was at school studying. I met up again with Jamie and Angela for some shopping and an odd experience at the Olive Garden-the man served me a glass of wine with a straw. Finished up my Monday with some laundry and dreaded work the next day.
I was lucky in that I did not have to go into the office on Tuesday as I had planned to make some visits that were closer to Omaha than Lincoln. I was out most of the day, but took my lunch break at Best Buy to purchase the 4th season of The Office. I made some home-made macaroni and cheese and watched the Twins. It was hard to drive back to Lincoln this morning but it felt good to know that it was already Wednesday. It is just too bad I have to work until 8:30 on Friday night and drive home after, so my weekend will not seem as long :(. I will have to make the best of it.
I am also so comfy as we have the windows open and I am sitting in sweats and loving every minute of it! I love this weather, just perfect. Also, didn't have a great day at work again so I had to add another sweet day with a pumpkin spice latte. It was just one of those days.
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