30 Before 30 Update

I am almost halfway done!!! In November, I will be going to a pro football game (Titans/Bengals). Hopefully I will get to accomplish a few other things from my list this fall and winter. I feel accomplished and proud of myself. WOOOOOOOT!!

1. Visit 3 new countries
a. JAPAN – 12/08
b. BAHAMAS – 7/10
c. ENGLAND 7/11
2. Skydive
3. Apologize to an old roommate
4. Visit 3 new states
a. Texas – 2/10/09
b. Illinois – 7/12/09
c. Maryland – 9/23/09
5. See Mt. Rushmore
6. Take an adult dance class
7. Get my master’s degree
8. Send a secret to postsecret
9. See Niagara Falls
10. Go to a pro-football game
11. Go to the NCAA Men’s Bball tournament (any round)
12. Complete a rubix cube
13. Have and maintain a savings account
14 Own all of Will Ferrel's movies up to date
15. Go to the Kentucky Derby
16. Ride on the Alpine Slide
17. Plant a tree
18. Play a round of golf
19. Juggle three objects
20. Run a 5K
21. Dive with sharks
22. Take at least 5 "frame worthy" (in my opinion) photographs

23. Try 3 new foods
a. Root Beer Float
b. Octopus
c. Curry
24. Have a Pen Pal
25. Be completely independent
26. See Martina McBride in concert
27. Go up in a hot air balloon
28. Create a class website
29. Go to a UK/UofL Bball or Football Game
30. Donate to a charity

Hurry Spring!

If you are a close friend or a family member of mine, you know that I DESPISE the fall. I hate that I don't like fall. I enjoy fall things. Like football and tailgating, Halloween and Thanksgiving, the leaves turning pretty colors, apples and pumpkins...but, I still HATE fall. You can read about why here.

August usually is a difficult month. I was prepared for it...I really was. I was prepared to be physically and mentally exhausted from all of the work and hours that I put in at school making that kindergarten classroom look nice and making those kids happy and busy. What I was not prepared for is more death.

August has just been terrible and I cannot wait for it to be over. Matt's Mom passed away at the end of July. It has actually been one month today. What a hard time it has been! Things in both of our lives will never be the same. In some ways, for the better. I have learned so much from this situation. TRUST ME when I say that it is in no way worth losing her to learn these lessons. I would rather remain ignorant and have her in our lives. I have to look for something good in this situation or I will have a hard time accepting things and beginning to move on.

Matt's Uncle also passed away a week or so ago. Things have just not been too happy around here. I have definitely been putting a lot of effort, time and money into my classroom.

I say that I can't wait for August to be over, but then it's going to start turning fall. Hurry Spring.

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So, England was pretty awesome!! I have been back for a while, but I had Candice & Bryan's wedding, which is another post all in itself! And then some unfortunate news...Matt's Mom passed away on July 24th. I'll also write more on that when I'm ready.

I have been really wanting to tell you ALL about my London experiences.


We stayed with Lo's cousin, her husband and my new boyfriend, her 6 year old son, Alistair. Seriously in love. He was awesome.


I'm sure in each post you will hear something about this kid!

The short version of my trip? We rode on lots of double decker busses, had tea at Kensington Palace, a few dinner parties, Jack the Ripper tour, lots of Pimms, changing of the guards, riding bikes through Hyde Park, and seeing the room that Charles Dickens once had sex in. Seriously, one of my favorite vacations ever!! I thought it would be best to break it down for you day by day since I took so many pictures and have so much to say! Stay tuned my friends.