Sunday, January 25, 2009
Marley
It's amazing how you can instantly fall in love with someone so quickly. At 11:30am, my niece was born. She weighs 6 lbs, 2 oz and is 19 inches long. After seeing a picture of her, I instantly fell in love. I'll be driving out next weekend to see her.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
My vacation
My cruise was amazing. We had such a great time that we are already planning our next trip, possibly a transatlantic cruise that would allow us to have ports of call in Europe. I cannot rave enough about Royal Caribbean and our trip. We were 2 of 4000 passengers on board the world's largest ship. They pride themselves with having a very diverse staff of 1400 from over 73 different countries. I think it was the Captain who said wouldn't it be great if the world could get along as well as everyone on the ship. About half of the passengers were from different countries.
We were never bored, never unhappy, and never hungry. I'm embarrased to say how much weight I gained but all I can say is I wish it was easy to drop this amount of weight as easily as it was to gain it. There's so much stuff to do on board which include shows, casinos, singing, ice skating, rock climbing, flow rider, miniature golf, the gym, spa, shopping, swimming, going in their hot tubs, lounging around, sunning on the deck, participating in tournaments, games, dancing in one of their nightclubs and that's just on the ship. I indulged in a very relaxing spa treatment while on the ship. It was just glorious.
Danielle won several free gifts on board, she also won two basketball tournaments (against all guys), and took 3rd place resulting in a few hundred dollars in a blackjack tournament in their casino. We were in Puerto Rico on my birthday which was kinda cool. Ironically, we both forgot it was my birthday until that afternoon (maybe my issues with turning 30?) But it's really easy to lose track of your days while on board.
The ports of call were incredible. I wish I had more time to get a true sense of the islands but the beaches were stunning. I had so much fun snorkeling at Coki Beach (St. Thomas). We were given fish food and the fishes literally ate out of our hands. At Orient Beach (St. Martin) I had fun sporting my boobs on the clothing optional side of the beach. There was something absolutely liberating about being able to do that. However, poor Danielle was truly traumatized by the sight of the men sporting their stuff. LOL!
When I have my pics organized I will post some. Sorry so short but I have to get back to my disaster of a house.
***3 weeks and counting until we ttc again (If all goes according to plan).
We were never bored, never unhappy, and never hungry. I'm embarrased to say how much weight I gained but all I can say is I wish it was easy to drop this amount of weight as easily as it was to gain it. There's so much stuff to do on board which include shows, casinos, singing, ice skating, rock climbing, flow rider, miniature golf, the gym, spa, shopping, swimming, going in their hot tubs, lounging around, sunning on the deck, participating in tournaments, games, dancing in one of their nightclubs and that's just on the ship. I indulged in a very relaxing spa treatment while on the ship. It was just glorious.
Danielle won several free gifts on board, she also won two basketball tournaments (against all guys), and took 3rd place resulting in a few hundred dollars in a blackjack tournament in their casino. We were in Puerto Rico on my birthday which was kinda cool. Ironically, we both forgot it was my birthday until that afternoon (maybe my issues with turning 30?) But it's really easy to lose track of your days while on board.
The ports of call were incredible. I wish I had more time to get a true sense of the islands but the beaches were stunning. I had so much fun snorkeling at Coki Beach (St. Thomas). We were given fish food and the fishes literally ate out of our hands. At Orient Beach (St. Martin) I had fun sporting my boobs on the clothing optional side of the beach. There was something absolutely liberating about being able to do that. However, poor Danielle was truly traumatized by the sight of the men sporting their stuff. LOL!
When I have my pics organized I will post some. Sorry so short but I have to get back to my disaster of a house.
***3 weeks and counting until we ttc again (If all goes according to plan).
Monday, January 19, 2009
Welcome Home. LOL!
I'm baacccckkkk! I had a FANTASTIC time on the cruise. However, when I opened the door to our home, I was welcomed to water spewing out of a pipe in the kitchen, a flooded floor, and no ceiling in the kitchen. The house is a mess. We called the insurance company who sent out guys to rip out the carpets and put in dehumidifiers and fans last night. Today the insurance adjuster came out to assess the damage and now we are just waiting on the plumber to come and fix the pipes because we don't have any running water. I had such big plans yesterday which included napping, looking over cruise pictures, and ordering take out. Of course, none of that happened. I spent it cleaning and the house is still a wreck (sigh). I'll be back later to talk about the cruise which was amazing.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Oh the Places I'll Go
"Tell me, what will you do with your one wild and precious life?" −Mary Oliver
A friend of mine has this written on her website. I think about this quote a lot and wonder if I'm living life to the fullest. I don't have a profound fear of dying. Obviously I want to live a long healthy life but sometimes I wonder if I am pissing it away and wonder if I'll have regrets. At the end of the day will I be satisfied with how I spent my days on earth? I think I want to abandon all responsibilities and be a citizen of the world. According to Where I've Been .com I've visited 6% of the world. I don't know what my goal would be and because I have a relationship and responsibilities I can't pack it all in but what will I do with my one wild and precious life?
A friend of mine has this written on her website. I think about this quote a lot and wonder if I'm living life to the fullest. I don't have a profound fear of dying. Obviously I want to live a long healthy life but sometimes I wonder if I am pissing it away and wonder if I'll have regrets. At the end of the day will I be satisfied with how I spent my days on earth? I think I want to abandon all responsibilities and be a citizen of the world. According to Where I've Been .com I've visited 6% of the world. I don't know what my goal would be and because I have a relationship and responsibilities I can't pack it all in but what will I do with my one wild and precious life?
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Hello 2009
Happy New Year. I cannot believe it is 2009 already. I remember in 1999 when everyone was freaking out about the world ending in 2000. What did they call it? I forgot. Anyway, look at us now, 9 years later holding strong.
I started my journey of ttc in Jan/Feb 2007 at age 28. In 13 days, I will be turning 30. I had a lot of reservations about turning 30. In my mind I had set all of these goals and felt like a complete failure for not accomplishing all of them. I've bought a home, finished grad school, started a private practice two years earlier than planned and paid off my car. So ironically I've accomplished a lot so I'm not that much of a failure but sometimes these internal messages need rewiring. After talking with some people thirty and up, I've been told that there is nothing to worry about and that it only gets better. I sure hope so because although I'm grateful for my health, home, and family, these past two years have been crap.
So with 2009, I am calling into existence great things. These include continuing to build my practice, looking into getting certified as a Marriage and Family Therapist, getting back to my pre-ttc weight, strengthening my core muscles, saving more money, taking Danielle to Europe, and finally...getting pregnant/starting a family.
To all of my readers, I want to thank you for following me on this roller coaster ride and I wish all of you a happy and healthy new year.
I started my journey of ttc in Jan/Feb 2007 at age 28. In 13 days, I will be turning 30. I had a lot of reservations about turning 30. In my mind I had set all of these goals and felt like a complete failure for not accomplishing all of them. I've bought a home, finished grad school, started a private practice two years earlier than planned and paid off my car. So ironically I've accomplished a lot so I'm not that much of a failure but sometimes these internal messages need rewiring. After talking with some people thirty and up, I've been told that there is nothing to worry about and that it only gets better. I sure hope so because although I'm grateful for my health, home, and family, these past two years have been crap.
So with 2009, I am calling into existence great things. These include continuing to build my practice, looking into getting certified as a Marriage and Family Therapist, getting back to my pre-ttc weight, strengthening my core muscles, saving more money, taking Danielle to Europe, and finally...getting pregnant/starting a family.
To all of my readers, I want to thank you for following me on this roller coaster ride and I wish all of you a happy and healthy new year.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Our Year in Review
Okay, so we poached this from because Amy and Melissa's Blog I wanted to do a year in review but didn't have any direction. Thanks Melissa. I was going to do this alone but was really interested in hearing how Danielle viewed this year as well.
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
Lisa: Visited the Bahamas
Danielle: Went on a cruise and traveled outside of the U.S.
2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Lisa: I will make more for the new year as well as a wishlist which are things I want to purchase during the year. That list is usually met before the resolutions.
Danielle: I didn't make any.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Lisa: I had a few close friends/family get pregnant this year but no births yet.
Danielle: No
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Lisa: No, I've been lucky in that dept. No one close to me has ever died.
Danielle: My uncle died.
5. What places did you visit?
Lisa: Key West, FL; Nassau, Bahamas; CocoCay, Bahamas; Kentucky; Columbus, Ohio; NYC and Long Island, NY
Danielle: Key West, FL; Nassau, Bahamas; CocoCay, Bahamas; Kentucky; Columbus, Ohio; and WV for the casinos.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Lisa: A baby
Danielle: More money
7. What day from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Lisa: Obama being elected as president
Danielle: Cruise vacation
8. What was your biggest achievement(s) of the year?
Lisa: Got a job making more money.
Danielle: Can't think of anything significant
9. What was your biggest failure?
Lisa: Not getting pregnant.
Danielle: Not taking the poker deal (long story)
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Lisa: Developed chronic back pain.
Danielle: None
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Lisa: Ipod, new laptop, and cruise vacation.
Danielle: Wii and cruise
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Lisa: Danielle for putting up with my moods
Danielle: NA
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Lisa: Parents who dropped their kids off at the Safe Haven in Nebraska because they lacked parenting skills or the desire to address their child's needs.
Danielle: My sister for staying with her dumb ass boyfriend who uses her and cheats on her constantly.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Lisa: Reproductive Health Services (RE) and the Sperm Bank.
Danielle: Bills
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Lisa: Our cruise
Danielle: Our cruise
16. What songs will always remind you of 2008?
Lisa: Can't think of any
Danielle: Can't think of any
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
Lisa: Ironically, a little happier. I think I am able to deal with my infertility just a tad bit better and continue to hold hope that it will happen. Also because Danielle and I talked about her taking over in a few cycles if it doesn't work out so I kind of have faith that our family will start one way or the other in 2009. I am definitely fatter and a little richer both economically and emotionally.
Danielle: A. Sadder because I have less money. B. Fatter C. Poorer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Lisa: Traveled and visited my parents
Danielle: Save money and travel.
20. How did you spend Christmas in 2008?
Lisa: At home without my family.
Danielle: Spent it with my family while Lisa stayed at home (long story). It was the second worst christmas of my life.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Both: continued to remain in love with each other.
22. What are your three favorite photos of 2008?
Lisa: Picture of the beach in Cococay, the apple pie I baked for Thanksgiving, dressed up for the cruise.
Danielle: Picture of Slice (our cat)
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Lisa: Brothers and Sisters
Danielle: Greys Anatomy
24. What did you do for your birthday in 2008?
Lisa: Had the most awesome cake and was introduced to the Wii during my cake party.
Danielle: Went out to dinner.
25. What was the best book you read?
Lisa: Kite Runner
Danielle: Read too many to pick.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lisa: Corrine Bailey Rae
Danielle: Can't think
27. What did you want and get?
Lisa: Earning more money and working closer to home.
Danielle: Wii
28. What did you want and not get?
Lisa: Pregnant
Danielle: My own laptop
29. What were your favorite film this year?
Lisa: Sex and the City
Danielle: Can't think
30. Did you make some new friends this year?
Lisa: Yes
Danielle: Roxanne and Marta
31.What is one thing that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Lisa: Getting pregnant and saving more money
Danielle: More money
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Lisa: Anything that fit
Danielle: Jeans, t-shirt, and Air Force Ones.
33. What kept you sane?
Lisa: BBC and having others who knew what it feels like to go on this journey, Danielle, and sleep.
Danielle: Slice, Lisa, and tv
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Both: Prop 8, high gas prices
35. Who did you miss?
Lisa: My parents
Danielle: No one.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Lisa: Can't think
Danielle: Marta
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Lisa: Mix it up a bit. TTC but also continue to do the things that you enjoyed once upon a time.
Danielle: Be grateful for what you have because there are people out there who have much less.
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
Lisa: Visited the Bahamas
Danielle: Went on a cruise and traveled outside of the U.S.
2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Lisa: I will make more for the new year as well as a wishlist which are things I want to purchase during the year. That list is usually met before the resolutions.
Danielle: I didn't make any.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Lisa: I had a few close friends/family get pregnant this year but no births yet.
Danielle: No
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Lisa: No, I've been lucky in that dept. No one close to me has ever died.
Danielle: My uncle died.
5. What places did you visit?
Lisa: Key West, FL; Nassau, Bahamas; CocoCay, Bahamas; Kentucky; Columbus, Ohio; NYC and Long Island, NY
Danielle: Key West, FL; Nassau, Bahamas; CocoCay, Bahamas; Kentucky; Columbus, Ohio; and WV for the casinos.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Lisa: A baby
Danielle: More money
7. What day from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Lisa: Obama being elected as president
Danielle: Cruise vacation
8. What was your biggest achievement(s) of the year?
Lisa: Got a job making more money.
Danielle: Can't think of anything significant
9. What was your biggest failure?
Lisa: Not getting pregnant.
Danielle: Not taking the poker deal (long story)
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Lisa: Developed chronic back pain.
Danielle: None
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Lisa: Ipod, new laptop, and cruise vacation.
Danielle: Wii and cruise
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Lisa: Danielle for putting up with my moods
Danielle: NA
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Lisa: Parents who dropped their kids off at the Safe Haven in Nebraska because they lacked parenting skills or the desire to address their child's needs.
Danielle: My sister for staying with her dumb ass boyfriend who uses her and cheats on her constantly.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Lisa: Reproductive Health Services (RE) and the Sperm Bank.
Danielle: Bills
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Lisa: Our cruise
Danielle: Our cruise
16. What songs will always remind you of 2008?
Lisa: Can't think of any
Danielle: Can't think of any
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
Lisa: Ironically, a little happier. I think I am able to deal with my infertility just a tad bit better and continue to hold hope that it will happen. Also because Danielle and I talked about her taking over in a few cycles if it doesn't work out so I kind of have faith that our family will start one way or the other in 2009. I am definitely fatter and a little richer both economically and emotionally.
Danielle: A. Sadder because I have less money. B. Fatter C. Poorer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Lisa: Traveled and visited my parents
Danielle: Save money and travel.
20. How did you spend Christmas in 2008?
Lisa: At home without my family.
Danielle: Spent it with my family while Lisa stayed at home (long story). It was the second worst christmas of my life.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Both: continued to remain in love with each other.
22. What are your three favorite photos of 2008?
Lisa: Picture of the beach in Cococay, the apple pie I baked for Thanksgiving, dressed up for the cruise.
Danielle: Picture of Slice (our cat)
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Lisa: Brothers and Sisters
Danielle: Greys Anatomy
24. What did you do for your birthday in 2008?
Lisa: Had the most awesome cake and was introduced to the Wii during my cake party.
Danielle: Went out to dinner.
25. What was the best book you read?
Lisa: Kite Runner
Danielle: Read too many to pick.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lisa: Corrine Bailey Rae
Danielle: Can't think
27. What did you want and get?
Lisa: Earning more money and working closer to home.
Danielle: Wii
28. What did you want and not get?
Lisa: Pregnant
Danielle: My own laptop
29. What were your favorite film this year?
Lisa: Sex and the City
Danielle: Can't think
30. Did you make some new friends this year?
Lisa: Yes
Danielle: Roxanne and Marta
31.What is one thing that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Lisa: Getting pregnant and saving more money
Danielle: More money
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Lisa: Anything that fit
Danielle: Jeans, t-shirt, and Air Force Ones.
33. What kept you sane?
Lisa: BBC and having others who knew what it feels like to go on this journey, Danielle, and sleep.
Danielle: Slice, Lisa, and tv
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Both: Prop 8, high gas prices
35. Who did you miss?
Lisa: My parents
Danielle: No one.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Lisa: Can't think
Danielle: Marta
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Lisa: Mix it up a bit. TTC but also continue to do the things that you enjoyed once upon a time.
Danielle: Be grateful for what you have because there are people out there who have much less.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
15 days and counting...
If you've checked out my ticker, you'll notice that we are leaving for our well deserved, long awaited cruise in two weeks. There are so many choices for things to do on the islands. Our 7 day cruise will stop in Puerto Rico, St. Martin and St. Thomas. So we decided that our days will be mixed with touring the islands, a zipline course, snorkeling, a banana boat (I'm terrified of that) and we are going to lay out at Orient Beach in St. Martin which is a "clothing optional" beach (read: nude---gasp!!!) I think it will be awesome. We will never see these people again and if I'm going to be honest I think it's kinda hot! Danielle refuses to go san bathing suit top but I'm working on her.
Today was fun because we went to get books for the beach and did a bit of window shopping for a new bathing suit (Thank you Target for being the only store to have swimsuits in December), and buy some travel gear.
On a mini rant: The stores are unbelievable. Just 2 days ago, it was Christmas. I wanna say that I wasn't surpised but I was... the stores had Valentine's Day stuff out already. Are you kidding me?
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