....i've been slacking

HI!! I wish we had an excuse as to why we haven't been posting.... like we were busy, on cool trips, had real lives, but really. We've just been lazy. So let me catch you up to speed.

School's been boring without Emily K. Really. I feel compelled to do school work since Mike (new roommate) doesn't like to sit around and watch trashy tv with me as much. But she does come a lot which definitely helps. Our third roommate, Jane, had a going away party a few weeks ago for her move to San Diego (long story.) So Emily came up for that. The initial plan was to stay a weekend buuut it was extended to a 6 day stay due to snow. WOO!

Naturally, the boys were ecstatic to see each other. But things are a little different now that Tuck is about 3x bigger than Sully. Don't worry - Sul still tells him who's boss.  The week was a lot of fun.  Full of class skipping, good restaurant eating, and visiting Starbucks too many times.  The party was good too.  A lot of Jane's friends came that we hadn't seen in a while.  It was bittersweet because we knew it was the last time we'd all be together for a while.... well, until Emily and I go bug Jane out in California :)

The next week or so were full of tests and mundane activities for me. I really can't think of much that happened.  I DID get my grandlittle in my sorority (when did i get so OLD?!) and she's GREAT! So much fun... fits in perfectly with my little and I who are already very, very close. 

Before I knew it, Emily was back. Tucker's so big now to where he about knocked them over as they came in the door.  We've gotta find a better way to show his excitement.  That weekend seemed to fly by due to too late of nights and stupid boys.  But we did have fun and took a lot of 8th grade mirror pictures. I know you're all jealous.

The weekend got cut a little short due to my crush party for my sorority.  That was bust.  My dates couldn't make it because of an unannounced soccer try out and snow in West Virginia. Lame. Anyway, I ended up just stealing one of my friend's dates (who I was also friends with) and we had a good time.

Like I said, the weekend flew by. Right now, I'm home on spring break.  I wish I could say that I was going somewhere exotic... literally, anywhere but home.  But I guess I need to start getting used to this whole "i'm a broke college student" ordeal. Maybe next year.... the good news is that I'll hopefully get to see Emily K. (and Sully!!) later this week on a short trip to D.C. Should be interesting so I'll keep you posted on that.

School has been kicking my butt lately.  I really should've talked myself out of taking 18 hours but it'll all pay off when I'm taking electives next year, right? RIGHT?! Good lord I hope so.  These late hours at the library have got to pay off sooner or later.  But I guess the good news is that it's finally getting nice outside! It was almost in the 70's here today! woo hoo!!! That means lots of trips to the dog park and the river for Tuck and I.  I cannot believe my boy will be 6 months on Saturday! He's loving being home and getting spoiled by my mom.  It's going to be hell trying to drag him back to school next weekend.  I'm ready to go back now but he's loving this doggie spa.

See you later, blog world!

Long Time No Talk!

Sorry for the delay.... I've been busy with life (not.) and haven't gotten a chance to write so I'll try to recap everything that's been going on!



Christmas was really, really great. It was nice to just have a relaxing day with the family. Christmas Eve is my favorite -- our family goes to my dad's parents in Goochland (haha). The food was good and family was great. We got back just in time for church service and had our annual Christmas movie watching party until we all fell asleep.... around 9:45. Christmas day was very nice. Our grandparents come to our house for a really big lunch and we all just relax in pj's all day. Tuck loooooved it. Mainly because there was tons of wrapping paper to chew up and new people that would pet him. We forgot to take pictures of us! Just of Tucker, but that's ok. All in all, it was perfect.









Kellie got a new bed, so naturally Tuck has assumed that it is also his.



New Year's Eve was ok - what was supposed to be a quiet night with some good friends turned into a huge drama, puke fest with people we barely knew. I didn't stay and it was SO nice to sleep in my own bed :)

A few days after New Years I drove down to Richmond to get my hair cut, see my grandmother... and Emily K. and Sul of course! It was the CUUUUUUTEST thing when the two saw each other. I thought Tucker was going to jump through the glass to get to Sully. I couldn't open the door fast enough. The two romped around in Pete's (my grandmother. Long story) back yard and sniffed the neighbor's dog, Nicholas, through the fence. It was a short visit, but SOOO good to see the two of them and catch up a little.














A little neighbor, yippy white dog wanted in on the action. Hopefully you can spot the little fluff through the pickets.




The rest of break flewwwww by. I worked a little, played with friends a little, and slept. A lot. I got to catch up with friends I hadn't seen in a while and was able to spend a lot of time with Tucker. Which was wonderful :) Break was great and it's good to be back. I had to be back last week to prepare for sorority recruitment. My days are currently filled with sorority sisters, PNM's i have never met before, hot rooms, and hoarse voices. It'll all be worth it soon. Until bid day on Sunday, I can't talk to anyone who may potentially being going through rush, any Rho Gammas (the sorority girls who have to disaffiliate from their chapters to help girls going through recruitment), go out any night, or be seen in any alcohol serving establishment after 9.... including Moes. It's been rough but I only have 4 more days left and I really hope they'll FLYYYY by especially since I haven't had Tucker. Since I've been so busy every single day and barely have been home I decided it wasn't fair to leave Tuck at home in his crate all day. So he's been at "doggie spa", as my mom puts it, romping with Kellie and eating tons and tons of treats. He was only going to stay for a week but my mom has extended it to two because she loves him more than me. I won't be surprised at all if she asks to keep him longer. Seriously, she loves him way more than she loves me.




He's been enjoying life and been hanging out his boxers the whole time.



That's basically been my life these days. Sorority sisters, food, and missing my dog. Emily K. and Sully came to visit last night and are staying through Thursday - I could not be happier! It should be a pretty relaxing week since it's the first week of school and there's no real work yet. Today we had a spur of the moment decision to road trip to Roanoke to go to Bubblecake. MMMMMMMM best decision I've made in a while. I'm going to see if I can talk her into going again later this week... :)


(real Bubblecake cupcakes. delicious, right?!)


Hope you all are having a great week and enjoying the weather! The past two days have been in the 50s and gorgeous. Only a few more weeks until warm weather is here to stay....

Reunion #1

Reunion #1 has already taken place...pictures to come. (ahemmmm Emily S).

Let's just say it was interesting. For some reason Sully felt it was necessary to show Tucker that even though he is no longer bigger, he's still in charge. To put it nicely. Luckily, Tucker is just as laid back and easy going as he was when we left him.

Reunion #2 is set to take place on Monday. Yay! Sully and I are both looking forward to it, even though Tucker won't be able to make it. We're getting our much needed Blacksburg fix!

I have also, thankfully, been asked to babysit on a consistent basis. I have two wonderful families who have been keeping me busy! (and putting a little $$$ in my pocket!)

These two things have made living at home a little easier.

Major downer--my phone decided to die last night. Not the battery. The phone. So after spending an hour on the phone with Verizon, they decided I needed a new phone (surprise!). Ugh this phone is awful.
But in order to get a different one, I would have to pay full price for that phone...not worth it. So I'm sticking it out, and praying that the newer software on this phone will make it work better than my last one.
Oh, did I mention I lost ALL of my contacts. Oh happy day.
And the verizon guys response to that...'Ooooo, that is notttt good. That's actually really really bad.' Wow, how observant.


grrrrr...I hate you right now!!!


More on the job front:
My most recent idea for a profession is event planning. How much fun would that be??? So I started researching event planners in my area, and in NYC. (next I need to check DC)
I contacted a woman in Richmond at this wonderful event planning company, who has been very helpful! She has actually agreed to let me shadow her during events. I don't have any details on this yet, but it is an unpaid position, but would be a great way for me to gain experience. I'll keep you updated.

Also, a HUGE update! One of my best friends, Trisha, got engaged!!!! Collin proposed the night before New Years, and they're getting married July 24, 2010. Let the planning begin!
I can't wait!

Collin and Hugh and I went to check out some reception venues this week. I had no earthly idea how expensive it is just to rent a building. Geeeees!



We saw some strange ones.


Some gorgeous ones.




And some in between.

But I think that they have settled on one that they love...



Don't you just love weddings?











Happy weekend Blogworld!!!!

A Second Introduction

The Emily's

I guess a second round of introductions is needed--'the owners'. We are both named Emily (K. & S.), and are both students at Virginia Tech.

Emily K.

I am graduating this December (eek!) and have yet to figure out what the next step is...
.am double majoring in Business Management and Psychology.
.am from Richmond, Virginia.
.have an obsession with jeans.
.would love to live abroad.
and
.love working with children.


Emily S.




She is a junior at Tech
.is majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology.
.thinking of becoming a Physicians Assistant.
and
.is from Fredericksburg, Virginia.
.loves sushi.
.is barely 5 feet tall.
.would love to live in Charleston, SC.