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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Update and WILW


I hope that everyone had a very restful thanksgiving with family.  We definitely have much to be thankful for! There is alot to update on and I will just add my update to my traditional wednesday post!  
I'm linking up here for WILW!

-ONE-
I am loving that we made it to Texas!
Getting to Texas... traveling is always so unpredictable and we both know that, but getting to Texas was very interesting.  We got dropped off at the airport around 9:15 Tuesday morning by one of my greatest friends in Lynchburg (love you Rachel) only to find out that there was 0 visibility and they were not allowing any planes to land in Roanoke.  The plane we were supposed to be on got diverted to Greensboro, NC and they were not expecting any flights to go out that day because of the fog. The next thing we know, I have talked to the Delta reps on the phone 3 times, and we are on a bus on our way to Greensboro (a 2 hour ish drive).  We got there and boarded a plane for Atlanta (delayed again), and realized that we were going to have very little time once we landed to make our flight to DFW.  We had approximately 6 minutes to get down about 20 gates.... No we didn't make fools out of ourselves by running through the airport. : ) We made it just as they were about to close the door!  Knowing that we only had 6 minutes to get to the plane we knew that there was no way that our bag was making, however there was a flight after that leaving Atlanta at 10 and arriving in DFW at 12:30.  I confirmed that our bag would be on this flight only to be told that they stop their delivery of bags at 12:00, therefore they would delivery it in the morning, or we could come back to get it.  This wouldn't be a problem, but Jason had an interview the next morning- so we had to have our bag! After getting back to the airport (a 30 min. drive)  we finally made it back to my grandparents around 2:00 am.  All was good, and we were happy until, we got to the gate and the security guard wouldn't let us through because the last name McPherson was on the list (not dew) and the man wouldn't take my word for it that I am a McPherson lol.  We then got to wake up the whole house in order for my grandparents to verify that I was okay to come in.  LONG DAY!!!!  It's funny to look back on, but we made it!!! 

-TWO-
Wednesday in Texas... 
Jason had an interview with a company, and he feels like everything went very well.  We are still praying about the opportunity, and want to make sure that Jase is exactly where the Lord wants him! After that we met our realtor and looked at 13 possible houses- some were really great, and others REALLY bad (including a really horrible cat urine smell)  We did submit an application on one house, and found out today that we got it!!!  I am LOVING that we got everything done that needed to get done, and that my parents were there to help me see the good and bad in each house.  Wednesday was concluded with Joe T Garcias, perhaps one of the greatest Mexican food places in the metroplex.  

-THREE-
We had a great Thanksgiving day with 15 family members, many that we haven't seen since our wedding.  We had more than enough food, conversation and laughter.  I know Jason was glad to have 10 other men to sit and watch football with all afternoon.  It was fun to see him interact with them, I am so glad that he fits right in! We all went to the movies, Tradition on Thanksgiving day in my family, and we have confirmed that my grandmother should never be allowed to pick the movie again! We definitely had a good time though! 

-FOUR-

I am LOVING that my parents let us play a little after all that had to be done at the beginning of our trip.  My grandparents left for a trip Friday night just as the four of us were leaving for dinner at the Fort Worth club, and the Bass Hall to see the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in their Home for the Holidays production.  It was fun to hear traditional Christmas music, and start the season! 

Saturday we went to the Texas Tech vs. Baylor game at the Cowboys stadium.  Can i just say WOW! We were about 18 rows from the field, and had a great time.  Tech didn't play so well, but it was fun to see how far Baylor has come since I was at school there.  I will make no comment about the game lol. 

-FIVE-

Our trip home was flawless (praise the Lord).  We got home around 4, and Rachel and I sat and worked on a quiz for 2 hours before she had to go to a meeting.  During her 2.5 hour meeting Jason and I threw together the trifold board for my group project that was due Tuesday morning.  Rachel came back and we worked for another 1.5 on the quiz, and Jason and I finally finished my project around midnight.  Nothing like being thrown right back in to life.  I am happy to say, and LOVING the fact that I am now COMPLETELY DONE with CLASSES (as of yesterday) and GROUP PROJECTS.   Can I get an amen?! The end is in sight!

-SIX- 
Finally I am LOVING the updated countdown:
Graduation: 16 days (2 finals)
Moving day: 17 days
Christmas: 25 days 

More on our journey next time,

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Happy Wednesday...


 I'm linking up here for WILW!

-ONE-
I am loving that in less than a week we will be in Texas with my family! Although Jason and I have a  lot to accomplish during our visit, we are looking forward to seeing everyone, and playing!  If you missed the post about what we have planned during our trip you can see it HERE...

-TWO-
I am LOVING that I only have ONE day of undergrad classes left.... EVER... other than that I have one project, 2 finals and a mock NCLEX to get done before the 9th of December. 

-THREE-
I am loving some of our sweet friends that we haven't seen in a while.... Hopefully soon!!!

Love you guys! 

-FOUR-
Although I wasn't fond of the gingerbread latte at Starbucks, I tried the Caramel Brulee Latte and it was pretty good. 


-FIVE-
I am LOVING that we are having Thanksgiving with our community group tonight.  Those people have been so great to us while we have been in Lynchburg.  Thankful for the time we have had with them and we will miss them terribly when we move! It makes me sad to think about... so I'm not going to until I have to.





  

                                                        





Hope everyone has a good Wednesday.

More on our journey next time,

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

101 in 1001

Day Zero Project....

I told yall a few weeks ago that Jason and I were working on our 101 goals in 1001 days (also called the day zero project).  I added a link to our list on the blog as you can see next to the home button.  Follow along as we try to accomplish many things by July 4th 2014.  It will be a fun time of trying to rally around things we hope to complete.... I will try to keep it updated as we go! Here is a look at the list...

We started the list October 7, 2011
End date is July 4, 2014

-      in progress
-      done

Travels
1.     Visit Scott, Courtney & Andrea in Mississippi
2.     Visit Ashley in Arkansas
3.     Vacation to Mexico
4.     Go back to Santa Fe.
5.     Go camping again
6.    Take Jason skiing/ or snowboarding in Co.
7.     Go back to Puerto Rico
8.   Go to Universal studios
9.    Travel to the UK
10.  Visit New York City again
11. Go on vacation with friends
12.    Go to Las Vegas
13.   Go on another cruise
14. Go on a mission trip- together
15. Stay at a bed and breakfast

Goals/ Wants
16.  Run a half marathon
17. Go on a fancy date with Jase
18.   Learn Spanish
19. Visit a state I’ve never been to before
20. Ride in a helicopter
21. Go to a musical
22. Go to ACL
23. Get a new passport!
24. Get another couples massage
25.   No fast food for a month
26. Give up coffee for a month
27.  Stick to a budget for an entire month

Everyday life
28.    Watch the sunrise and sunset in the same day
29.   Start a family
30.   Attend the midnight premiere of a movie
31.  Spend a rainy day watching movies in my PJ's
32. Not log into facebook for a whole week
33.  Host a dinner party
34.  Clean out my closet
35.  Carve a pumpkin
36.  Send 5 thinking of you cards to loved ones
37. Go to bed before 11 every night for a week
38. Get a job- done 10/26/11
39. Make a list of friends to keep in touch with regularly
40. Try a new recipe every month for a year (1/12)
41. Compliment someone every day for a week
42. Blog every day for a week
43. Skype w/ Alicia & Evan while they are in China

Money/ Purchases/ Investments
44.  Buy a house
45.  Buy a new car
46. Pay off student loans
47.  Get Jason an iphone  done 10/25/11
48. Randomly pay for someone in line behind me
49. Don’t spend any money for a week
50. Start a retirement fund
51. Shop at a farmers market
52. Buy a washer & dryer
53. Buy a King sized bed
54. Get cable – you’re welcome Jason
55. Buy a new stethoscope
56. Shop on black Friday without dying/ or killing someone
57. Give a 100% tip

Education
58.  Graduate- 12/16/11
59. Finish Heather’s masters
60. Finish Jason’s masters

To- do in Texas
61. Finish packing before mom and dad get here for graduation
62. Move to Texas- 12/17/11
63. Go to ICE
64. Watch Baylor play basketball
65. Go to the iMax
66. Take Jason to the ft. worth zoo
67. Make a new friend
68. Join a new church in Texas
69. Switch out pictures in all of our frames
70. Run for their lives in Texas
71. Start a new tradition
72. See a movie at a Drive-in
73. Start recycling again
74. Go to 5 new restaurants (0/5)
75. Go to a parade
76. Go to a concert
77. Spend a new years in Dallas
78. Be in Lubbock for the Carol of Lights

Jason
79. Go to another bowl game
80.  Go to NCAA tournament
81. Go to a Rangers game
82. Go to a Mavs game
83. Go to a Cowboys game
84. Take Jason to the Colonial golf tournament
85. Jason wants to write his name in wet cement
86. Take Jason to SING
87. Attend a professional hockey game
88. Attend NBA finals
89. Watch the Godfather

Miscellaneous
90. Visit an old teacher
91. Watch all the movies on our Netflix Que
92. Figure out how to make good iced coffee
93. Go Christmas caroling
94. Decorate a gingerbread house
95.  Answer the “50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind”
96. Get a second Christmas tree
97. Decorate a gingerbread house
98.  Build a snowman
99. Spend a birthday with family
100.  Perfect the pie crust
101.  Make a new 101 in 1001 list


Hope everyone is having a good week! 
More on our journey next time,

Monday, November 14, 2011

Monday...

Monday....
 I am linking up with Carissa again for Miscellany Monday

-ONE-
Who ever came up with the idea for doing 1/2 sticks of butter is a GENIUS! I seriously cannot stand to put a half used stick of butter back in the refrigerator, so when I brought these home I was thrilled! I had never heard of such a thing! Brilliant!


-TWO-
I LOVE when my mom sends me things... just because she knows I'm having a hard week, or just because she loves me! Thanks mom.... LOVE YOU


-THREE-
Next week we leave to go to Texas for Thanksgiving... I am excited to get there and get things done! Jason and I have an agenda- FINDING A HOUSE- and many other things that need to be done before we move... I am nervous, excited and thankful this week.  The feelings seem to change daily : )

-FOUR-
A couple of things mom and I are going to work on while we are there for thanksgiving.  Found on pinterest of course....




-FIVE-
finally the countdown...
Thanksgiving: 10 days
Graduation: 32 days
 (2 days of class, 1 projects, 2 finals, 4 weeks )
Moving day: 33 days
Christmas: 41days 


More on our journey next time,

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

It's Wednesday which means I'm linking up here for WILW!

-ONE-
I am loving that I am finally done with clinicals.... FOREVER! it is really hard to believe, but I am thankful for the experience and I'm looking forward to actually getting paid to be there now lol. I am looking forward to the uniform burning that is to come the week of graduation! 

-TWO-
I am loving Jason Dew! He is too good to me, and I am thankful that I get to have him as my husband. Although we have only been married for about a year and  4 months I cannot imagine my life without him.  He encourages me daily to be the woman that God created me to be, pushes me to be my best, loves me through my weaknesses and struggles and celebrates my accomplishments. Life is crazy- especially now that there are so many changes going on, but I am thankful for Jason's strength and leadership in our family.  I am excited for the journey that we are on, and I'm looking forward to the future! Love you Jase! 

-THREE-
I'm loving all of my Christmas finds on Pinterest








-FOUR-
I am LOVING that graduation is only 37 days away.... So much to do in so little time! 



More on our journey next time,

Monday, November 7, 2011

Monday...

Monday- again... a new week with a new To-Do list....
 I am linking up with Carissa again for Miscellany Monday

ONE-
I finished my last weekend of clinicals this weekend!!! over 850 hours of my life spent doing clinicals.... I am glad to be done!!! Oh and I am SO glad I never have to wear that dang uniform again! Can't wait till the uniform burning!!! 

-TWO-
Jason and I spent the day yesterday packing... it is funny that such a dreadful task can be such a good day when it's spent with your husband.  Jason and I don't get very many full days together so we really appreciate them when we have them! We laughed a lot yesterday and I realized how well we really work as a team! I love that man!!!  

We don't have a lot more going on than packing and school work right now.  Our lives are pretty consumed with both! I will be glad to be done with all of the work- my last assignment is due the 9th of December! Jason's semester goes until the day I graduate- the 16th! Until then not a whole lot of excitement around here! 

-THREE-
 finally the countdown...
Thanksgiving: 17 days
Graduation: 39 days
 (3 days of class, 2 projects, 2 finals, 1 journal, 5 weeks (including Thanksgiving))
Moving day: 40 days
Christmas: 48 days 

More on our journey next time,

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

It's Wednesday which means I'm linking up here for WILW! 

- ONE-
I LOVE that mom and dad bought their ticket to come to Lynchburg one last time for graduation and to help drive us to Texas! We are so thankful that they are willing to help us! I remember when I moved to Virginia mom said "I will never do this drive again...." It is pretty brutal, but at least its only 18ish hours this time lol. 

-TWO-
I am LOVING that this is my last weekend of clinicals!!! I am so excited! It is hard to believe that they are my last days in the hospital as a student EVER... The next time I'm working a 12 hour shift I will be getting paid! Thankful!!! 

-THREE-
I am LOVING the fact that I have been listening to nothing but Christmas music this week. I absolutely LOVE the Christmas season- Jason says because I like to give people presents- true, but I just love the time with family.  There are so many things that we do every year together to celebrate.  
Currently on repeat:

-FOUR-
I am loving some Christmas finds on pinterest...... 



-FIVE
For some reason I didn't do this on Monday.... So here is the countdown
Thanksgiving: 22 days
Graduation: 44 days
 (3 days of class, 2 projects, 2 finals, 1 journal, 6 weeks (including Thanksgiving))
Christmas: 53 days 


More on our journey next time,