Spring Break: Weekend 1

I'm officially on spring break! I decided to try a daily post while I'm home and have some extra time on my hands. So, stay tuned for more updates about my week "vacation."

Weekend 1:
Mission: Lindsay's Bridal shower, relaxation, spending time with Ann's crew and mom and dad.

Mission accomplished.

As Lindsay's maid of honor I took charge of throwing her bridal shower. We had an "around the clock" shower for her and both sides of the family. It went very well, and I think everyone had a great time. It was a blast to plan, and I'm glad I got to do that for her. It's insane to think that we've been friends since 7th grade and she's getting married. It seems like just yesterday we were fighting over who liked who better on our trip to Washington DC. How time flys! The wedding is June 13, and quickly coming up! :)

As for the rest of the weekend -- well it's mainly been catching up on some R&R. I took a nap today for the first time in probably 2 months, and it was amazing! It rained like crazy, but it was a slow and gentle rain that seemed to soothe my soul. Nothing like being home to release the stress and craziness of being a graudate student. :)

I do have some work to get done this week, but I'm not on any schedule. I also am making sure to enjoy my break while I have it. A good friend taught me the importance of that, and I'm following his advice. I know I'll be thankful when the semester pick back up in full force next week.

Mom is taking a few days off and I'm helping Linds with some other wedding stuff. Other than that I'm playing it by ear and going where the wind blows.

More to come tomorrow!

March Madness

No, I don't mean basketball. (Although I do LOVE me some college bball!)

I mean the insanity that comes with it being close to spring break and midterms are in full swing. I have my first midterm tonight in Research Methods. It will probably be the hardest one that I'll take this semester. Soon after I'll be being evaluated on my practicum skills, and then it's time for papers, projects, and presentations. Let's not forget internship applications, summer employment searching, and the assistantship hunt! Needless to say my state of mind most days is frazzled.

I just had a great weekend at home. I got to spend time with Aunt Cheri as she recovered from her surgery (quite wonderfully I might add). Then I went shopping with mom, dad, and Ann for Lindsay's bridal shower stuff. That's coming up this Saturday, and I'm really excited about the games and decorations and such! Should be a blast! So, needless to say, I needed a trip home more than I thought I did. Other things may change us, but we start and end with family.

Spring break is almost here. I have Lindsay's bridal shower Saturday. Mom is taking Monday and Tuesday off to just hang with me. Then the rest of the week will hopefully be devoted to finishing the book I'm reading and tackling some school work in prep for the craziness that will explode after I return to school. But, perhaps most importantly, I'll get to spend some quality time with the Tobster! Then I beleive we are doing the traditional birthday celebration the last weekend.

I love March! I think it's my favorite month! Birthday, spring break, first day of Spring, the promise of new leaves and flower blossoms and warmer temps!