In seven short days I will step out (more like fly out) of my sacred little corner of this world into an entirely different corner. As my family and I prepare to embark on our first family outing together in quite a long time, I am not entirely sure what to expect. I know without a doubt that it will be a trip full of memories, delicious food, and great experiences. I mean, how could it not be? Two weeks living with a Norwegian family in Molde, Norway is sure to be different than my life here in Clarkston, WA. While I whole-heartedly love my little corner of the world, I am absolutely and incredibly ready to experience a different culture, a different lifestyle, and a different little corner. I can't believe it has taken me 23 years to get out of my little corner...but better late than never!
Depending on how this goes, I could become a world traveler; or, I could get back stay in my little corner forever! Only time will tell, and I look forward to sharing the stories of my adventures either from Norway or from my tiny Clarkston home when I return. Until then, take care!
08 June 2011
03 June 2011
September Twenty-Second, 2012
We have a date, ladies and gentlemen....mark your calendars for September 22 of next year. It's the BIG DAY!
Wedding planning has been progressing at an enjoyable pace. I love that we have over a year until the day. We are focusing on enjoying the engagement phase of our lives, without rushing into the big ceremony, reception and all that goes along with it. Nevertheless, wedding planning continues. We checked out a few ceremony/reception sites in Joseph last weekend, and are actually having difficulty deciding between the two! We're leaning toward one over the other, but keep going back and forth in our minds! Whichever we choose, we know it will be beautiful and special. It has been fun thinking about ways to make this day super SUPER special for not only us, but for all of our friends and family!
Wedding planning has been progressing at an enjoyable pace. I love that we have over a year until the day. We are focusing on enjoying the engagement phase of our lives, without rushing into the big ceremony, reception and all that goes along with it. Nevertheless, wedding planning continues. We checked out a few ceremony/reception sites in Joseph last weekend, and are actually having difficulty deciding between the two! We're leaning toward one over the other, but keep going back and forth in our minds! Whichever we choose, we know it will be beautiful and special. It has been fun thinking about ways to make this day super SUPER special for not only us, but for all of our friends and family!
Summer (almost)
Here it is...the moment I look forward to every year...SUMMER! It's been a rough week in the L-C valley and up on the Palouse, but it's finally Friday and it is beautiful outside. Perhaps summer is finally here!
I've been readjusting (yet again) and acclimating myself to life here in Clarkston. It's been tricky as usual, but we are finally settling into a routine and leaving time for some fun stuff in between! It is very interesting living with someone for an extended period of time, even when you've been together for a few years. However, I think we are adjusting quite nicely. We are noticing that we both have our little pet peeves, i.e. he hates it when I leave the toilet lid up, and I hate it when he leaves his cereal bowl by the dish washer. But if that is all I can complain about, then I think we'll continue to be just fine. It is also different adjusting to both of us heading off to work in the morning. Of course, this is life, but it is not something we have experienced before. Traditionally, because we only got to see each other on the weekends, we would be able to get up and spend the day together doing whatever. That is not the case in the "real world!!" Casey has to pry me out of bed, we eat breakfast, get ready, then head out the door by 7 a.m. By the time we're both home around 6 p.m., it's time to eat dinner, relax then do it all again! But, it is a routine, and therefore I thrive on it.
So, as I was saying...summer. It's been summer break for over 3 weeks now, but it officially got underway last weekend as Casey and I headed to Wallowa County for Memorial Day weekend and the Pre-Car Show BBQ. It was a tad rainy, but fun nevertheless. Most importantly, I was able to enjoy some delicious Arrowhead chocolates and white chocolate mochas. Mmmmm.
The rest of the summer has plenty of fun things in store for us as well. Yakima for a friends Graduation party tomorrow; Norway; Relay for Life; Casey's birthday; 4th of July in Joseph; Williams Family Reunion in Baker City; Chief Joseph Days; a trip to Seattle to see friends; Bronze, Blues & Brews; and trip to Missoula to move and see friends. Intermingled will be several hours of work, wedding planning, thesis preparation, and hopefully a trip to try on wedding dresses! Whew. By then it will be end of August and time to move to Missoula and re-adjust to a "new" life again. There is our summer in a nutshell, stay tuned for all of the fabulous details and Norway highlights!!
I've been readjusting (yet again) and acclimating myself to life here in Clarkston. It's been tricky as usual, but we are finally settling into a routine and leaving time for some fun stuff in between! It is very interesting living with someone for an extended period of time, even when you've been together for a few years. However, I think we are adjusting quite nicely. We are noticing that we both have our little pet peeves, i.e. he hates it when I leave the toilet lid up, and I hate it when he leaves his cereal bowl by the dish washer. But if that is all I can complain about, then I think we'll continue to be just fine. It is also different adjusting to both of us heading off to work in the morning. Of course, this is life, but it is not something we have experienced before. Traditionally, because we only got to see each other on the weekends, we would be able to get up and spend the day together doing whatever. That is not the case in the "real world!!" Casey has to pry me out of bed, we eat breakfast, get ready, then head out the door by 7 a.m. By the time we're both home around 6 p.m., it's time to eat dinner, relax then do it all again! But, it is a routine, and therefore I thrive on it.
So, as I was saying...summer. It's been summer break for over 3 weeks now, but it officially got underway last weekend as Casey and I headed to Wallowa County for Memorial Day weekend and the Pre-Car Show BBQ. It was a tad rainy, but fun nevertheless. Most importantly, I was able to enjoy some delicious Arrowhead chocolates and white chocolate mochas. Mmmmm.
The rest of the summer has plenty of fun things in store for us as well. Yakima for a friends Graduation party tomorrow; Norway; Relay for Life; Casey's birthday; 4th of July in Joseph; Williams Family Reunion in Baker City; Chief Joseph Days; a trip to Seattle to see friends; Bronze, Blues & Brews; and trip to Missoula to move and see friends. Intermingled will be several hours of work, wedding planning, thesis preparation, and hopefully a trip to try on wedding dresses! Whew. By then it will be end of August and time to move to Missoula and re-adjust to a "new" life again. There is our summer in a nutshell, stay tuned for all of the fabulous details and Norway highlights!!
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