Labor Day weekend is one of the best weekends of the year, in my opinion. Most people have a three day weekend, college football starts, there is always an abundance of picnics and outdoor activities and this year, my parents are coming to Omaha! My mom, my personal attendant Janice and I are, also, going wedding gown shopping! I am very, very excited!
I have been feeling ill the past 3 days (sore throat/ears, headache, fever) but it has continually gotten better and it got me a FIVE day weekend. Ken went to a friend's house tonight, as they were having a end of summer party. I didn't go because I didn't want to infect others with my virus and I wanted to rest so I am feeling well tomorrow.
Other than going dress shopping we are going to go hiking and grilling out at a state park here in Nebraska and just relaxing. It should be a good time.
Neeko got groomed today for the first time. She looks SO cute!! They put little pink bows in her hair (which she hated) and clipped her pretty short. She looks so skinny though. Right now she has her head buried between my leg and the couch, passed out. Ken thought the bows were ridiculous, of course :) I will post some pictures.
I do ask that people pray for Ken's family. They have had some very difficult hospital visits with a few members of the family and are wore pretty thin. So please pray for them.
Today, after I dropped Neek off at the groomer, I was looking for a parking spot at my complex and a car hit me. Actually I don't know who hit who. I had pulled down the parking lot and realized there were not spots. You can't turn around because it is too tight so I looked behind me and started to back up. Well this guy said he saw me but thought I was stationary so he decided to back up. Needlesstosay we collided. I didn't have any damage because my car is a champ but his brand new Jetta had some chipped paint. We exchanged contact information and he said he had to go. There was very little damage so everything should be fine.
Anyways, I think I am going to bed. Woo hoo going to bed at 9:10 on a Friday. I am awesome.
:) Mrs. Ross......... to be
Friday, August 29, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
I love Fridays
I love Fridays. I would love them even more if I had to work like almost every other person that I know. I love them though because it is the one day that if I don't want to do anything, usually, I don't have to. It somehow gives me a little peace about having to work Sundays but it is definitely not worth it. I never get to go to church anymore which really bothers me. My Friday nights are everyone's Thursday nights.
I had my mid-year review at work yesterday. Recently I, along with the rest of my coworkers, got a new boss. Our supervisor has been the person we are supposed to take our problems to the past 6 months or so after our previous boss quit. My supervisor is a goofball and doesn't take a lot of thinks seriously. Plus, he is friends with a lot of my coworkers so I never really trusted him all that much. Anyways, back to the mid-year review. Since she doesn't know us very well, this review was more of an interview. What are your likes/dislikes/strengths/weaknesses/etc? I was very open and candid with her. I felt I could trust her.
When she asked me what my dislikes are, I told her about working Sundays and gave her possible changes, such as rotating weekends like they did before I was hired. She was VERY nice and said she totally understands and will definitely look in to switching the schedules.
When she asked me about my strengths I started with telling her, "Well, I have a BS in Biology." She just looked at me kind of stunned. She said, "Really? Really???" I just sat there like, yeah... She said well no one has told me this. Which didn't really surprise me. See my job is simple, I think a 12 year old could do it. I get bored and I feel like I am wasting my time. She then asked me why I even took the job. I wanted to get my foot in the door to an internationally renowned pharmaceutical company and when they described the position to me it sounded like there would be a lot of lab work (not that I LOVE lab work but it is better than what I do). She then asked if she was able to make it work if I would want to split my days between the animals and labs. I thought sure! But what I actually said was that I had been considering applying for a lab job that had opened. She stopped and said that she had seen that position and that was going to be her next question was whether or not I would want to apply for that. I was stunned because it would put her employees in a tough spot but she said her job is to develop me, not hold me back in a position that I am over-qualified for. I then said even more that I planned on not telling her. I told her that the reason why I wasn't applying is that when we get married I plan on going back to get my Master's in Education so I can teach. So I didn't think it would be fair to start a new position knowing I would be quitting in 9 months. She seemed shocked that I thought that way and applauded me for my integrity saying that most people would be so selfish that they wouldn't think about what was going to happen when they left.
It was a great review and my boss is great. I am glad she cares about the issues I am having and is willing to do what she can to help me develop my skills. I feel a lot better now about my job. Even if I don't like my coworkers, hate my job and despise working Sundays. 9 months isn't that long and I can't wait!
I had my mid-year review at work yesterday. Recently I, along with the rest of my coworkers, got a new boss. Our supervisor has been the person we are supposed to take our problems to the past 6 months or so after our previous boss quit. My supervisor is a goofball and doesn't take a lot of thinks seriously. Plus, he is friends with a lot of my coworkers so I never really trusted him all that much. Anyways, back to the mid-year review. Since she doesn't know us very well, this review was more of an interview. What are your likes/dislikes/strengths/weaknesses/etc? I was very open and candid with her. I felt I could trust her.
When she asked me what my dislikes are, I told her about working Sundays and gave her possible changes, such as rotating weekends like they did before I was hired. She was VERY nice and said she totally understands and will definitely look in to switching the schedules.
When she asked me about my strengths I started with telling her, "Well, I have a BS in Biology." She just looked at me kind of stunned. She said, "Really? Really???" I just sat there like, yeah... She said well no one has told me this. Which didn't really surprise me. See my job is simple, I think a 12 year old could do it. I get bored and I feel like I am wasting my time. She then asked me why I even took the job. I wanted to get my foot in the door to an internationally renowned pharmaceutical company and when they described the position to me it sounded like there would be a lot of lab work (not that I LOVE lab work but it is better than what I do). She then asked if she was able to make it work if I would want to split my days between the animals and labs. I thought sure! But what I actually said was that I had been considering applying for a lab job that had opened. She stopped and said that she had seen that position and that was going to be her next question was whether or not I would want to apply for that. I was stunned because it would put her employees in a tough spot but she said her job is to develop me, not hold me back in a position that I am over-qualified for. I then said even more that I planned on not telling her. I told her that the reason why I wasn't applying is that when we get married I plan on going back to get my Master's in Education so I can teach. So I didn't think it would be fair to start a new position knowing I would be quitting in 9 months. She seemed shocked that I thought that way and applauded me for my integrity saying that most people would be so selfish that they wouldn't think about what was going to happen when they left.
It was a great review and my boss is great. I am glad she cares about the issues I am having and is willing to do what she can to help me develop my skills. I feel a lot better now about my job. Even if I don't like my coworkers, hate my job and despise working Sundays. 9 months isn't that long and I can't wait!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
So what am I up to anyway?
I am once again at work, procrastinating and using my time just the way I like to... not working :) I just thought I would update people on what I am doing right now and what my future plans are. I currently work at an animal health organization in the animal care department. We make animal drugs. Basically I help the researchers with the animals and don't use my degree at all. I took this position to get my foot in the door of the pharmaceutical industry but ultimately, I want to go back to school and get my Master's in Education. For the time being, however, I am applying for different positions within this company. I don't necessarily like what I am doing, nor am I to fond of my coworkers. But I am thankful to have a job and hopefully I can be patient enough to find another position. I will be going back to school after the wedding so I don't have to worry about working at the same time. This will lead me to hopefully teaching high school biological courses in the Omaha area.
I just started selling Mary Kay. I thought it would be something I could do on the side while I am in school. Ken didn't want me to work at all (while I am in school) and he makes more than enough for both of us but I have always worked and I think Mary Kay will be fun. So far it has been fun but difficult because I don't know a ton of people in Omaha. We will see :)
Everyone always asks, "So we can expect children from you two in the next couple years, right?" Um... no. We want children but not for *at least* five years. I think it is very important for couples to be in the roles of husband and wife for a substantial amount of time before they try the new roles of Mommy and Daddy. Ken's mother wants to be a grandma soon but five or 6 years isn't so bad, is it?
Well, once again I should get back to it. Today is my Friday so I definitely don't want to have to stay late.
Love, El
I just started selling Mary Kay. I thought it would be something I could do on the side while I am in school. Ken didn't want me to work at all (while I am in school) and he makes more than enough for both of us but I have always worked and I think Mary Kay will be fun. So far it has been fun but difficult because I don't know a ton of people in Omaha. We will see :)
Everyone always asks, "So we can expect children from you two in the next couple years, right?" Um... no. We want children but not for *at least* five years. I think it is very important for couples to be in the roles of husband and wife for a substantial amount of time before they try the new roles of Mommy and Daddy. Ken's mother wants to be a grandma soon but five or 6 years isn't so bad, is it?
Well, once again I should get back to it. Today is my Friday so I definitely don't want to have to stay late.
Love, El
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
9 Months Until I Marry my Best Friend
I decided to start blogging to help keep everyone in the loop with the wedding and our lives in general.
I cannot believe we only have 9 months left until the big day. We are so excited and it seems like the day will never come but I know it will be here before we know it. We have almost everything booked. The wedding is going to be at our church, Dundee Presbyterian. Dundee is very pretty and it has a lot of significance to both Ken and I so I know it will be lovely.
The reception is at Sokol Auditorium downtown. It definitely isn't the traditional reception hall but for some reason it just spoke to me. It is a very old stone building and the actual reception will be in more of a concert hall venue. The architecture is beautiful and the dance floor will be huge (which will be good since the groom is a dancing fool). I hope it will turn out to be as wonderful as I envision.
Our good friend Mr. Tom Cote will be catering for us. I could not be more thrilled! We will be able to have such flexibility with our menu and, oh my, can this man cook! We are very thankful that he is willing to be so gracious and kind to us.
Another good friend, Mr. Brad Jensen (http://www.bradleyjensen.com/) will be our photographer. This man is TALENTED! I saw his pictures over 18 months ago and said this man will take my wedding pictures, and he is! I can't wait for our engagement photos which will be taken in October.
The cake is being made by the lovely Amy Ewing. She is a good friend of Ken's brother Jayson and once again she is so talented! It is so wonderful to be surrounded by such talented people! The cake is going to be gorgeous and of course, taste fantastic!
My parents are coming to town Labor Day weekend and we are going DRESS SHOPPING!! I CANNOT wait! I have an idea of what I like but I am pretty much open to anything. I just want it to be beautiful yet practical. If that makes any sense. Yay for dresses!
My brother is my man of honor. He is my favorite person in the world (besides Ken) and I couldn't think of having anyone else stand beside me. He is such a good kid and it is going to be great! My good friend Melissa English will be a bridesmaid along with my cousin Jayme and good friend Krista. (Krista doesn't know yet... well she might after this blog but *hopefully* she will want to be up there with me.)
My goal is to have our wedding way under budget. I can't believe what people are willing to pay for a wedding. When Ken and I sat down and make the initial budget I wanted to cry. Not because we don't have the money but because I felt sick spending so much. If we can spend that much we should give it to charity! So we will see how that goes.
I should get back to work! Yuck!
More later. --Mrs. Ross... to be
I cannot believe we only have 9 months left until the big day. We are so excited and it seems like the day will never come but I know it will be here before we know it. We have almost everything booked. The wedding is going to be at our church, Dundee Presbyterian. Dundee is very pretty and it has a lot of significance to both Ken and I so I know it will be lovely.
The reception is at Sokol Auditorium downtown. It definitely isn't the traditional reception hall but for some reason it just spoke to me. It is a very old stone building and the actual reception will be in more of a concert hall venue. The architecture is beautiful and the dance floor will be huge (which will be good since the groom is a dancing fool). I hope it will turn out to be as wonderful as I envision.
Our good friend Mr. Tom Cote will be catering for us. I could not be more thrilled! We will be able to have such flexibility with our menu and, oh my, can this man cook! We are very thankful that he is willing to be so gracious and kind to us.
Another good friend, Mr. Brad Jensen (http://www.bradleyjensen.com/) will be our photographer. This man is TALENTED! I saw his pictures over 18 months ago and said this man will take my wedding pictures, and he is! I can't wait for our engagement photos which will be taken in October.
The cake is being made by the lovely Amy Ewing. She is a good friend of Ken's brother Jayson and once again she is so talented! It is so wonderful to be surrounded by such talented people! The cake is going to be gorgeous and of course, taste fantastic!
My parents are coming to town Labor Day weekend and we are going DRESS SHOPPING!! I CANNOT wait! I have an idea of what I like but I am pretty much open to anything. I just want it to be beautiful yet practical. If that makes any sense. Yay for dresses!
My brother is my man of honor. He is my favorite person in the world (besides Ken) and I couldn't think of having anyone else stand beside me. He is such a good kid and it is going to be great! My good friend Melissa English will be a bridesmaid along with my cousin Jayme and good friend Krista. (Krista doesn't know yet... well she might after this blog but *hopefully* she will want to be up there with me.)
My goal is to have our wedding way under budget. I can't believe what people are willing to pay for a wedding. When Ken and I sat down and make the initial budget I wanted to cry. Not because we don't have the money but because I felt sick spending so much. If we can spend that much we should give it to charity! So we will see how that goes.
I should get back to work! Yuck!
More later. --Mrs. Ross... to be
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