Where or where does the time go?

June is just about over....where did it go? It's been a busy month and as I'm learning it's that way for just about everyone. I've had nothing but graduation parties, bridal showers, and bachelorette parties!

Three weeks of Micro are down, and quite honestly, I don't hate it. I kind of like it....and I'm doing well! What more could I ask for?

Last weekend was a very busy one, I was invited to two graduation parties, two bachelorette parties, and a baptism...honestly, I made it to my girlfriend Brenda's bachelorette party on Friday night, my best friend Mary's graduation party from Vet school on Saturday and that was it!

I opted to spend Sunday with Dan....just him and I, and it was wonderful. We went to the zoo and walked, looked at the animals, just chilled. What more could I ask for?

Our own wedding plans are in full swing. I think we have all the big stuff nailed down. Dress check, Photographer check, DJ check, church check, hall check, table decorations check, rehearsal dinner booked check! We picked out our invitations, decided on bridal party gifts and parent gifts as well this past couple weeks. I know, I seem like an overacheiver, which I'm really not...I'm just trying to plan the fact that I won't be able to do much once school starts full swing again and my time is really limited, so if I get as much done as possible now....great!

Other than that....not much going on around here. Dan's in back playing guitar, I'm sitting here catching up on all the news that is my family and friends. Hope all is well..........

What a Day

Today school started. A full two months of microbiology...oh boy! (can you sense my sarcasm?)

It's gonna be a busy semester, class and lab 4 days a week! But my instructor seems pretty laid back which is good, but I think it's going to be a very busy class, lots of reading, homework and 8 tests, several quizes! It's only an 8 week class!!!! I think I was very smart to give up my summer rather than try to squeeze it in on top of my nursing class next semester!

I had to go to the podiatrist today because I got a pedicure a couple weeks ago and ended up with two ingrown toenails! UGH!!!!! I of course tried to fix them myself (I know I'm not supposed to...) well, my right great toe got infected! The doc gave me a good lecture, but had to numb my toe in order to clean up my nail. I almost crawled off the table while he injected the lidocaine into my toe! He was actually really glad to see that I had such good feeling still in my feet....he said "it's obvious you don't have any problems with neuropathy!" Now the meds are wearing off, and my toe is throbbing.... but it looks much much better!

Dan and I had our final FOCCUS meeting with the couple at church tonight. Now we only have to meet with the priest, go to our engagement retreat, and natural family planning meeting. So, we're getting there! Just the other day I mentioned to someone that it's really quite a ways away, but honestly...it's sooner than I like to realize! I know after August, after Ray's wedding, the time will really fly!

til next time

What? It's over already...it just started!

Get your mind out of the gutter....Thats how I felt about this weekend! It was a whirlwind, and none of it for us :) We started out Friday night with a bachelor/bachelorette bbq in Orland Park. This was for Bill and his wife, one of Dan's groomsmens. It was a good time, great company, excellent food, cold beer, and a late night! It was well after midnight when we headed home.

Saturday, Bridget picked me up in her fancy new car, we headed down the street to the train station to pick up Jeni and then headed north to Woodstock for Ray and Annie's bridal shower. Once again, good company, excellent food, cold water!! It was quite hot that day...I actually left with a bit of a sunburn! Dan and I hung out at home, watched National Treasure 2 and just relaxed.

ON to Sunday...Today was a bit of running around. Today was Bill's wedding. I had long anticipated this day, and due to the fact that Bill is greek, I asked if it was going to be anything like, My Big Fat Greek Wedding? We showed up at the church all duded up for the wedding at 230, and honestly...it was quite similar! The church is very colorful with all ceilings painted, the service was in both English and Greek, we stood almost the entire time. they have a ring blessing, crown blessing, dance around the table 3 times, and wear their rings on the right hand. It was really interesting! Then we headed up to the reception, wonderful time. Lots of greek dancing too! Unfortunately, we headed home rather early because of the fact that Dan has to be at work at 6 am tomorrow! OUCH!!! That's whats hard about Sunday weddings.

All in all it was a really good weekend, just long and I feel like I didn't have much time for myself. I know, I know....pity me!

School starts tomorrow and Dan is back to work. Here are a couple pics.