A year ago at the wedding.
Lindsay and her mom, Judy.
Part of the 83 gang: (standing) Me, Lisa, Linds, Christie; (sitting l-r)Gwen, Julia, Lisa, Cath
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Lindsay's Shower
It was just 3 months ago that Lindsay & Anthony were celebrating their 1 year wedding anniversary. Now, a year and change later, we are celebrating Lindsay's pregnancy! It's been an interesting beginning of the school year watching Lindsay's belly grow... True to "Linds form" she's been a very stylish pregger. The funniest thing I've observed has been watching her go through her 'heat flashes.' We'll all be at lunch, and next thing we know, Linds is sitting at another table, shoes are off, maybe a layer of her 89 shirts is off...ya never know...and she's like, "Hot flash." lolol. So, we're enjoying the pregnancy along with her...She hasn't given in to too many cravings (that I've seen) and seems to be coming along very nicely. Hopefully she'll make it @ work til the end, as she wants to, and have a healthy and safe delivery! Best of luck, Lindsay!
A year ago at the wedding.
Lindsay and her mom, Judy.
Part of the 83 gang: (standing) Me, Lisa, Linds, Christie; (sitting l-r)Gwen, Julia, Lisa, Cath
A year ago at the wedding.
Lindsay and her mom, Judy.
Part of the 83 gang: (standing) Me, Lisa, Linds, Christie; (sitting l-r)Gwen, Julia, Lisa, Cath
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Invisalign Disaster!
For those of you who don't know, I've been wearing Invisalign since January. I have to say, they have worked very well. Sue would agree, as she once commented, "Jess, those invisalign are really working." haha...THANKS, Sue. I do think they've helped a bit.
Anyone who has shared a meal w/ me in the past 10 months can attest to the craziness I go through when I have to remove and 'store' them away...What should be an easy task of putting them in my CASE, isn't. I usually put them in a paper towel and just set them somewhere...by the end of the meal, someone has almost always thrown them out... My whole lunch crew could agree! ha! Last month, one of my students threw out the 'napkin' that was on the table while I was at a meeting. My orthodontist made me a new retainer since I am awaiting a new set of aligners... Today's adventure topped the last...
After eating lunch, I didn't put them on right away. Instead, I left them in my bag wrapped in a napkin. Fine. Not really, though...when I arrived at my mom's casa, I set the bag down and out popped EVERYTHING because our dog is WILD and jumped on me right away. Cute, but wild. As Natalie, Justyn and I sat doing work, all of a sudden, Pepper was running through the house w/ a piece of paper...we chased her down and got it...okay, no worries. Next thing I knew, Nat pointed out that one of my retainers had fallen out of my bag and onto the floor...again, not a prob...until I heard a snap...something that sounded like plastic...something that sounded like it was being chewed....next thing I knew, Pepper was CHEWING on my bottom retainer. Oh my goodness!!!! All I did was yell Noooooo, but yes....she killed it. My orthodontist is going to kill me! Marisel said, "Dude, the invisalign...just not meant to be." Could she be right?
Anyone who has shared a meal w/ me in the past 10 months can attest to the craziness I go through when I have to remove and 'store' them away...What should be an easy task of putting them in my CASE, isn't. I usually put them in a paper towel and just set them somewhere...by the end of the meal, someone has almost always thrown them out... My whole lunch crew could agree! ha! Last month, one of my students threw out the 'napkin' that was on the table while I was at a meeting. My orthodontist made me a new retainer since I am awaiting a new set of aligners... Today's adventure topped the last...
After eating lunch, I didn't put them on right away. Instead, I left them in my bag wrapped in a napkin. Fine. Not really, though...when I arrived at my mom's casa, I set the bag down and out popped EVERYTHING because our dog is WILD and jumped on me right away. Cute, but wild. As Natalie, Justyn and I sat doing work, all of a sudden, Pepper was running through the house w/ a piece of paper...we chased her down and got it...okay, no worries. Next thing I knew, Nat pointed out that one of my retainers had fallen out of my bag and onto the floor...again, not a prob...until I heard a snap...something that sounded like plastic...something that sounded like it was being chewed....next thing I knew, Pepper was CHEWING on my bottom retainer. Oh my goodness!!!! All I did was yell Noooooo, but yes....she killed it. My orthodontist is going to kill me! Marisel said, "Dude, the invisalign...just not meant to be." Could she be right?
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Candice's Birthday Celebration
My family loves celebrating birthdays...well, we actually love celebrating ANYTHING. The most important part is that we are together.
Candice turned 31 this week...for one month we are the same age : ) Wednesday she celebrated w/ her family in NJ. Friday, she came to her mom's house, and we ate lasagna, cake, and had a ball laughing, talking, and just being ourselves.
Saturday, Danielle hosted a Girl's Night / Candice's Birthday Celebration. True to Candice form, she was late to her own party, haha, but we didn't expect anything different. I couldn't tell you what we all talked about, but it didn't matter. We were together enjoying each other's company, having wine, snacks, laughs, etc! We watched the Sex & the City movie, and I don't think anyone was happier to watch it than me! The second time around was just as emotional for me as the first, but still...just as enjoyable.
Sometimes, relaxed nights at home are just as good, if not better, than fancy nights out. Actually, it doesn't matter where you go...it's who you are sharing the time with. Maad~we missed you! xoxo
The Birthday Girl!
Danielle & Gracie
I made the cake!
We ate a lot! Yuuum!
Candice turned 31 this week...for one month we are the same age : ) Wednesday she celebrated w/ her family in NJ. Friday, she came to her mom's house, and we ate lasagna, cake, and had a ball laughing, talking, and just being ourselves.
Saturday, Danielle hosted a Girl's Night / Candice's Birthday Celebration. True to Candice form, she was late to her own party, haha, but we didn't expect anything different. I couldn't tell you what we all talked about, but it didn't matter. We were together enjoying each other's company, having wine, snacks, laughs, etc! We watched the Sex & the City movie, and I don't think anyone was happier to watch it than me! The second time around was just as emotional for me as the first, but still...just as enjoyable.
Sometimes, relaxed nights at home are just as good, if not better, than fancy nights out. Actually, it doesn't matter where you go...it's who you are sharing the time with. Maad~we missed you! xoxo
The Birthday Girl!
Danielle & Gracie
I made the cake!
We ate a lot! Yuuum!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Jewelry Party
Many of you know I truly enjoy hosting parties. Since I've lived in this apartment (5 years, guys!) I've been lucky enough to host Christmas Eve. It's actually my favorite event to host! Sometimes I'll have brunch for my sister, cousins and their families, sometimes I'll celebrate a RANDOM holiday (remember Cinco de Mayo??), etc, oh, last year there was the infamous Tree Trimming sans tree....this year there will be a tree, guys! haha.
Well, my latest was a Lia Sophia Jewelry Party. It was such an awful day, weather wise, and I definitely stressed out about who would be able to make it under the conditions. Well, most of my friends who said they'd come did. Others were unable to make it, and that was okay. They were missed, though.
We had LOTS of food, so much WINE, and a wonderful time! I'm glad I have another 'party' memory in this apartment! Thanks so much to everyone who helped make it a fun night!
The Shoppers!!!
Erica, Nicole, and myself
Chrissy, Arjiana, me
Josephine & Shannon
Venetta & Marisel
Well, my latest was a Lia Sophia Jewelry Party. It was such an awful day, weather wise, and I definitely stressed out about who would be able to make it under the conditions. Well, most of my friends who said they'd come did. Others were unable to make it, and that was okay. They were missed, though.
We had LOTS of food, so much WINE, and a wonderful time! I'm glad I have another 'party' memory in this apartment! Thanks so much to everyone who helped make it a fun night!
The Shoppers!!!
Erica, Nicole, and myself
Chrissy, Arjiana, me
Josephine & Shannon
Venetta & Marisel
Three Weeks!
Yes, it's been three weeks since my last blog and Lord knows I have had A LOT to write about. Just haven't been able to stop and sit at the computer when I've been home. Not to mention that my keyboard wigged out and I suppose got annoyed w/ me for dropping it so much....and died = (
Unfortunately, my time at work doesn't allow me to blog as I can at home, but thankfully, I got a new keyboard! Yay! Me being me~The spaz that I am ~ I couldn't get it to work. The instructions were simple enough~plug and go! So, I did but NADA. My cousin, Ally, got it to work w/o a problem. Don't ask bc I don't know. Just glad to be back on! Here are some pics from Halloween 2008! More blogs to come...as I said, there's a lot to write about. Enjoy!
This is my friend, Michelle & her daughter, Kaitlyn. They visited us @ work.
Here we have Roberta & little Pierce! How cute he looked as a lion!
This is my class! If you click on the picture, you can see the kids clearer.
Last but not least, my friends, Rose (as Fiona!) and Shannon (as Jane Jetson!).
Unfortunately, my time at work doesn't allow me to blog as I can at home, but thankfully, I got a new keyboard! Yay! Me being me~The spaz that I am ~ I couldn't get it to work. The instructions were simple enough~plug and go! So, I did but NADA. My cousin, Ally, got it to work w/o a problem. Don't ask bc I don't know. Just glad to be back on! Here are some pics from Halloween 2008! More blogs to come...as I said, there's a lot to write about. Enjoy!
This is my friend, Michelle & her daughter, Kaitlyn. They visited us @ work.
Here we have Roberta & little Pierce! How cute he looked as a lion!
This is my class! If you click on the picture, you can see the kids clearer.
Last but not least, my friends, Rose (as Fiona!) and Shannon (as Jane Jetson!).
Monday, October 13, 2008
Steamtown Marathon
I spent the day walking down stairs BACKWARDS, as this is the ONLY way to do such a task after running 26.2 miles. I feel surprisingly well, but my quads are super sore. Thank God, they are the only body parts that are giving me any discomfort. The marathon was, just that, a LONG 26.2 miles. I had forgotten exactly what that felt like from last year's run...maybe I blocked out the memory of the pain. haha.
Steamtown,PA is MUCH different than NY...as mostly anywhere out of NY is. I found that I missed the energy of NY, but enjoyed the scenery as I ran through the different parts of the town. There were the mom & pop shops, the American Legion (that had a CLEAN bathroom!), the beautiful foliage, certain areas that reminded me of the Georgia race course, the QUIET I needed at certain times and the kids cheering on the sidelines when I needed an extra push...
I ran at a much faster pace than I'm used to for such a long run...for long runs, one has to pace themselves so you don't hit the dreaded 'wall' along the way...well, I hit mine @ mile 20. Figures! I attribute that to not drinking for 10 miles of running at a sub 8 minute mile pace. After mile 21-22, I hit a sugar LOW and just needed to drink all the water and Gatorade I could get. The best part was that the volunteers had things I NEEDED~cookies, gummy bears, and swedish fish! Yep, I had them all along miles 21-24, and those things got me through the last few miles w/ MUCH more energy than I'd had. At one point, a man yelled, "4 hours is still attainable!" Well, that was just what I needed to hear to jump start my adrenaline. A sub 4 hour marathon is unheard of for me, but I figured, what the heck, let me push and see what happens, and that's JUST what I did. I found every bit of energy I had an RACED til the end...because, after all, it IS always a race. ; ) End time: 3 hours, 59 minutes, and 32 seconds. WOW! I'm definitely pleased & surprised with that time and with the fact that I REALLY completed this without injury.
I have to say~when I hit mile 24 and my quads felt as though they couldn't go any longer, and they were so tight and uncomfortable, I remembered last year's marathon & how I struggled at the exact same mileage... except this time, I was racing against time & had to fight through it..which I did! Yay!! I was THRILLED to see Marisel and Justyn near the Finish Line! I almost cried at seeing them, but HAD to finish, so I kept it together! haha~Thanks, Mari & Just for being there~it meant the world to me!
Binu also did well, but he got injured on the course! ah! Somehow, the arch of his foot began to hurt him very much and he had walk, get a heating pad for it, alternate between running and walking, etc. Although he didn't finish in the time time he planned & hoped for, he still did VERY well! Great job, B!
Steamtown,PA is MUCH different than NY...as mostly anywhere out of NY is. I found that I missed the energy of NY, but enjoyed the scenery as I ran through the different parts of the town. There were the mom & pop shops, the American Legion (that had a CLEAN bathroom!), the beautiful foliage, certain areas that reminded me of the Georgia race course, the QUIET I needed at certain times and the kids cheering on the sidelines when I needed an extra push...
I ran at a much faster pace than I'm used to for such a long run...for long runs, one has to pace themselves so you don't hit the dreaded 'wall' along the way...well, I hit mine @ mile 20. Figures! I attribute that to not drinking for 10 miles of running at a sub 8 minute mile pace. After mile 21-22, I hit a sugar LOW and just needed to drink all the water and Gatorade I could get. The best part was that the volunteers had things I NEEDED~cookies, gummy bears, and swedish fish! Yep, I had them all along miles 21-24, and those things got me through the last few miles w/ MUCH more energy than I'd had. At one point, a man yelled, "4 hours is still attainable!" Well, that was just what I needed to hear to jump start my adrenaline. A sub 4 hour marathon is unheard of for me, but I figured, what the heck, let me push and see what happens, and that's JUST what I did. I found every bit of energy I had an RACED til the end...because, after all, it IS always a race. ; ) End time: 3 hours, 59 minutes, and 32 seconds. WOW! I'm definitely pleased & surprised with that time and with the fact that I REALLY completed this without injury.
I have to say~when I hit mile 24 and my quads felt as though they couldn't go any longer, and they were so tight and uncomfortable, I remembered last year's marathon & how I struggled at the exact same mileage... except this time, I was racing against time & had to fight through it..which I did! Yay!! I was THRILLED to see Marisel and Justyn near the Finish Line! I almost cried at seeing them, but HAD to finish, so I kept it together! haha~Thanks, Mari & Just for being there~it meant the world to me!
Binu also did well, but he got injured on the course! ah! Somehow, the arch of his foot began to hurt him very much and he had walk, get a heating pad for it, alternate between running and walking, etc. Although he didn't finish in the time time he planned & hoped for, he still did VERY well! Great job, B!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Walking for a Cause...
Our team at the Autism Awareness Walk @ Jones Beach!
Myself, Anna, her friend, Francesca, Joseph (behind Konotey), Konotey, Neverly (next to Anna), Steve, Jessa's mom, Jessa and Kieran.
Little Firemen!
Smiles all around!
My friends and I are always doing walks for different causes. Last weekend, although it poured rain in the morning, we gathered at Jones Beach for the Autism Awareness walk. It was PACKED with people and groups from all over Long Island and probably the tri-state area. We did a 5K walk and had quite a nice time, despite the gray skies. All we needed was our positive, cheery attitudes to get through the gloomy weather. I decided to make the walk my workout for the day by pushing the baby stroller, and at some points, both babies~excuse me, Toddlers~we in there! Can we say a workout? haha! I was glad to have been part of the group! Can't wait for our next walk!
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