Friday, September 11, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Waiting, Waiting, Waiting
O.M.G. I just wrote an incredibly long blog about everything that's been going on...and it's gone!!!!! Going.to.scream.
So, now it'll be much shorter. So, on Feb 13, I went to A&M for Prospective Grad Student Day. I met with 2 professors that I am very interested in working with and the meetings were great. I really want to do my Master's in a combination of two program areas, which is why A&M is one of the best places for me to go. I want to concentrate in International Ag Development and Extension. I'll post another blog about what I would like to do (or what I think I would like to do) sometime soon, hopefully. Thanks to everyone who helped review my Statement of Purpose - your suggestions were invaluable! The day went wonderfully - if you want to know the details, e-mail me :)
I took the GRE again for hopefully the LAST time on Feb 18 - my score went up 130 points in just over 3 weeks, so I feel certain that if I had been able to do the full-length study course (12 weeks) that it would have been very close to that 1300 they guaranteed. My application deadline is March 1 for A&M, and I am now only waiting on one letter of recommendation to be submitted and then they have everything. I am very very very anxious about finding something out - I am trying not to feel too confident after the day on-campus, so I am just hoping it all goes well...and that I can finally say "Gig 'Em" and "Howdy" and "WHOOP!" as an Aggie....b/c I refuse to say any of those and be a "wannabe"...even though Caleb tells me that it's ok to go ahead and start saying them :) Keep your fingers crossed for me!!!
My cat, Midgie, was diagnosed with diabetes on Saturday. Long story short - cats with the highest liklihood to become diabetic are those that are over weight. I had never been told to put my cat on a diet...ever! But, apparently, he used to be overweight. Not any more. He has now lost 4 pounds. It's very sad, and the best option for him and me (both emotionally and financially) is to just change his diet to a low-carb diet. He now eats twice a day, 1/3 cup at each feeding. If you have cats, please pay attention to their weight so that they don't have a higher risk of getting this disease, it's so incredibly sad.
Ok, that's the gist of what i had written before. Oh, all of the puppies are gone and that part of life is starting to get back to normal...the garage still smells of puppies, but hopefully time....and a lot of bleach....will get rid of the stink! LOL :)
Reading time then bed time. Mary got me hooked on the Twilight books, so it's time to start the 3rd in the series. Hope all is well!
*Hugs*
So, now it'll be much shorter. So, on Feb 13, I went to A&M for Prospective Grad Student Day. I met with 2 professors that I am very interested in working with and the meetings were great. I really want to do my Master's in a combination of two program areas, which is why A&M is one of the best places for me to go. I want to concentrate in International Ag Development and Extension. I'll post another blog about what I would like to do (or what I think I would like to do) sometime soon, hopefully. Thanks to everyone who helped review my Statement of Purpose - your suggestions were invaluable! The day went wonderfully - if you want to know the details, e-mail me :)
I took the GRE again for hopefully the LAST time on Feb 18 - my score went up 130 points in just over 3 weeks, so I feel certain that if I had been able to do the full-length study course (12 weeks) that it would have been very close to that 1300 they guaranteed. My application deadline is March 1 for A&M, and I am now only waiting on one letter of recommendation to be submitted and then they have everything. I am very very very anxious about finding something out - I am trying not to feel too confident after the day on-campus, so I am just hoping it all goes well...and that I can finally say "Gig 'Em" and "Howdy" and "WHOOP!" as an Aggie....b/c I refuse to say any of those and be a "wannabe"...even though Caleb tells me that it's ok to go ahead and start saying them :) Keep your fingers crossed for me!!!
My cat, Midgie, was diagnosed with diabetes on Saturday. Long story short - cats with the highest liklihood to become diabetic are those that are over weight. I had never been told to put my cat on a diet...ever! But, apparently, he used to be overweight. Not any more. He has now lost 4 pounds. It's very sad, and the best option for him and me (both emotionally and financially) is to just change his diet to a low-carb diet. He now eats twice a day, 1/3 cup at each feeding. If you have cats, please pay attention to their weight so that they don't have a higher risk of getting this disease, it's so incredibly sad.
Ok, that's the gist of what i had written before. Oh, all of the puppies are gone and that part of life is starting to get back to normal...the garage still smells of puppies, but hopefully time....and a lot of bleach....will get rid of the stink! LOL :)
Reading time then bed time. Mary got me hooked on the Twilight books, so it's time to start the 3rd in the series. Hope all is well!
*Hugs*
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Grad School Prep
I haven't written in a while, so I thought I would post something real quick tonight. Lately, a good portion of my time has been consumed by a GRE prep course that I signed up for that requires a 30 hr/week commitment. Now, if I wasn't working....and if I didn't enjoy doing things on the weekend, this wouldn't be such a big deal. But I AM working, and I DO like to enjoy my weekends, so this has been very difficult. I paid a pretty penny (well, I split it with my mom - thanks mom!), so I am making sure I meet all of the requirements of the course...it's just hard! I had a math "study session" tonight...the first of such study sessions that I read about before signing up for the course. Well, they don't tell you what to expect, just that you will be required to do basically one per week...or however often they offer them. I called in on my cell phone (I don't have a microphone on my computer) thinking it would be an hour...maybe an hour and a half at most. Nope. Wrong. Two hours and forty-five minutes later we finished up the call...and have another one set for Sunday. Superbowl party at the Hilton Penthouse? Nope, not anymore :( Damn this course! They have a score guarantee of 1300, which would be fabulous...but no money back if you don't reach that score...just the promise to work with you until you do. Keep in mind, though, that each time I have to take this lovely test, I'm spending $140. So.....before I even get into grad school, I'm going to be broke, lol! All I have to say, is that A&M BETTER ACCEPT ME or I will be very upset. If I don't get in, girls, you better be ready for some serious going out! :)
On a lighter note - one of my new co-workers and I have been going out a bit lately. So.much.fun. We went to Ginny's Little Longhorn last Friday night to see The Dancehall Cowboys play. A lot of you know that my parents follow Jake Hooker and the Outsiders around and have me doing the same, so one of the guys that we see at Jake shows plays fiddle for The Dancehall Cowboys. Rocky King is just amazing on the fiddle!
I don't think there's anything that I love more than going to hear great country music and dancing - it's my happy place!! (Oh, and Ginny's is the best little hole in the wall that I've been to...not so much of a dancing place, but it was great for music!) Well, after the show on Friday night I started talking to Rocky's wife, Jennifer. Jake was playing in San Antonio on Saturday night and she asked if we were going to make it for that one. Needing to save money, I told her that we probably wouldn't be there because we would have to get a hotel room, and she graciously offered their house for us. Erica ended up not being able to go, but I made the drive down to Seguine and met up with them to go out. Once again, So.much.fun. They are just a great group of people, and I'm really enjoying getting to know them - too bad they all live in the Seguine / San Antonio area!
Other than that, things are pretty normal around here. OH! The puppies are ready to go! I sold one last night...only 5 more to go. Keep your fingers crossed that I can find some takers. I love them all, but am seriously tired of my house smelling like puppies even though they're out in the garage!!
*Hugs*
On a lighter note - one of my new co-workers and I have been going out a bit lately. So.much.fun. We went to Ginny's Little Longhorn last Friday night to see The Dancehall Cowboys play. A lot of you know that my parents follow Jake Hooker and the Outsiders around and have me doing the same, so one of the guys that we see at Jake shows plays fiddle for The Dancehall Cowboys. Rocky King is just amazing on the fiddle!
I don't think there's anything that I love more than going to hear great country music and dancing - it's my happy place!! (Oh, and Ginny's is the best little hole in the wall that I've been to...not so much of a dancing place, but it was great for music!) Well, after the show on Friday night I started talking to Rocky's wife, Jennifer. Jake was playing in San Antonio on Saturday night and she asked if we were going to make it for that one. Needing to save money, I told her that we probably wouldn't be there because we would have to get a hotel room, and she graciously offered their house for us. Erica ended up not being able to go, but I made the drive down to Seguine and met up with them to go out. Once again, So.much.fun. They are just a great group of people, and I'm really enjoying getting to know them - too bad they all live in the Seguine / San Antonio area!
Other than that, things are pretty normal around here. OH! The puppies are ready to go! I sold one last night...only 5 more to go. Keep your fingers crossed that I can find some takers. I love them all, but am seriously tired of my house smelling like puppies even though they're out in the garage!!
*Hugs*
Monday, December 29, 2008
Resolution before the New Year
Well, I've been meaning to start a blog for a while now so I've finally decided tonight is the night. I just got home and showered after a 90 minute Bikrim Yoga class in Westlake. While I was at work today, my friend Katie and I were chatting on gtalk about how we needed to find a "hot yoga" class...that is cheap (BTW, "hot yoga"...or any kind of yoga for that matter...and "cheap" do not play well together). About 10 minutes later I was over talking with Shannon, one of my co-workers, and she randomly mentioned that she does "hot yoga." Coincidence?? I think not! I looked up the place where she goes, and called to see what kind of deals they might have. Well of course, they say "oh, just come in for a couple of classes and then we'll decide what is best." (Easy way to get you hooked so you'll spend your money on it regardless of how outrageously expensive it actually is...and if you know me, you know I tend to fall for these tactics pretty easily!) I tell Shannon this, and lo and behold, her, her fiancee Joel, and her sister were all going tonight at 7. After hearing how hot it is (105 degrees) and the humidity (50-60%), I was freaking out! (And Shannon really thought I wasn't going to go.)
So, about 6:10 tonight, I made my way out to Westlake for the 7:00 class. Everyone showed up, and we walked into the room to set our mats up...Oh My Gosh! Just walking into the room was smothering! How was I going to do an hour and a half of yoga in that heat?!?! Well, I did...somehow! The instructor was great, very encouraging and it's ok to take breaks when you feel like your head is about to spin away, which mine did a few times! :) Not only was it insanely hot in there, this was the most difficult yoga I have ever done. (Oh, but you can't drink whater just whenever...I learned my lesson when the instructor told me "no water right now...not in this pose!" My bad! Every other class I have done has been somewhat relaxing...not this one...I guarantee tomorrow my whole body will be incredibly sore! I honestly can't remember the last time I was drenched in that much sweat...Strutters in college maybe?
It's definitely not a cheap "hobby" but I figure that out of everything I waste money on, at least this will be good for me. I can go this month as many times as I like...then we'll see how much of a commitment I've actually made and if I should invest a chunk of money into it.... I do have to say, that yes, even though it is my first night (and I'm always very enthusiastic after the first night of anything), I really think this is something I can make a habit. It helps having a group of people that go 2 or 3 times a week (at a minimum) to go with you, too! I'm really excited, so this is my New Year's Resolution before New Year's! Back again for more heat torture at 8:15 tomorrow night with Shannon's sister and her husband. :) Below is the link to where I went...if you're in Austin, you should give it a try!
http://www.bikramyogadavenport.com/
On another note, I have 6 of the cutest puppies EVER!!! At first, I THOUGHT I had 4 girls and 2 boys (and named them after Sex and The City)...after closer inspection, I discovered that Charlotte is now....Steve! Oops! Either way, Charlotte or Steve, I still love him...and all of them for that matter! :) They used to be such perfect models for photos...now they have figured out that it is a lot of fun to play with each other and bite and roll over, so it's becoming increasingly difficult to get cute pictures! I'll put some up, though :) Tegan has been such a good mommy, I couldn't be more proud of her!
Well, I'm off to get more water and get to bed...needless to say, I'm exhausted after having not worked out that hard in...well, honestly, I don't know how long :)
I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve!! I'll be heading out to the middle of nowhere to Mary and Lyle's to meet up with Ryan and the four of us will have our now traditional "firework holiday" evening in New Ulm! Take care everyone!
So, about 6:10 tonight, I made my way out to Westlake for the 7:00 class. Everyone showed up, and we walked into the room to set our mats up...Oh My Gosh! Just walking into the room was smothering! How was I going to do an hour and a half of yoga in that heat?!?! Well, I did...somehow! The instructor was great, very encouraging and it's ok to take breaks when you feel like your head is about to spin away, which mine did a few times! :) Not only was it insanely hot in there, this was the most difficult yoga I have ever done. (Oh, but you can't drink whater just whenever...I learned my lesson when the instructor told me "no water right now...not in this pose!" My bad! Every other class I have done has been somewhat relaxing...not this one...I guarantee tomorrow my whole body will be incredibly sore! I honestly can't remember the last time I was drenched in that much sweat...Strutters in college maybe?
It's definitely not a cheap "hobby" but I figure that out of everything I waste money on, at least this will be good for me. I can go this month as many times as I like...then we'll see how much of a commitment I've actually made and if I should invest a chunk of money into it.... I do have to say, that yes, even though it is my first night (and I'm always very enthusiastic after the first night of anything), I really think this is something I can make a habit. It helps having a group of people that go 2 or 3 times a week (at a minimum) to go with you, too! I'm really excited, so this is my New Year's Resolution before New Year's! Back again for more heat torture at 8:15 tomorrow night with Shannon's sister and her husband. :) Below is the link to where I went...if you're in Austin, you should give it a try!
http://www.bikramyogadavenport.com/
On another note, I have 6 of the cutest puppies EVER!!! At first, I THOUGHT I had 4 girls and 2 boys (and named them after Sex and The City)...after closer inspection, I discovered that Charlotte is now....Steve! Oops! Either way, Charlotte or Steve, I still love him...and all of them for that matter! :) They used to be such perfect models for photos...now they have figured out that it is a lot of fun to play with each other and bite and roll over, so it's becoming increasingly difficult to get cute pictures! I'll put some up, though :) Tegan has been such a good mommy, I couldn't be more proud of her!
Well, I'm off to get more water and get to bed...needless to say, I'm exhausted after having not worked out that hard in...well, honestly, I don't know how long :)
I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve!! I'll be heading out to the middle of nowhere to Mary and Lyle's to meet up with Ryan and the four of us will have our now traditional "firework holiday" evening in New Ulm! Take care everyone!
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