~ Laura
Friday, September 10, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Thrift Store Shopping & Beer Tasting
So, my mommy came to visit me over Labor Day weekend. And, like any good daughter, I put her to work. We did a bunch of thrift and bargain shopping/hunting and then decorated my new room. Here are some pics of our handy work!
And, after a long day of hard work, Nancy and I took my mom out for Vietnamese! Mmm... I <3 Pho!
I think that was a #56 special... ;0)
Saddly, my mom had to go home on Labor Day. But, not until after she was immersed in the beer culture of Denver by way of the Denver Micro Brew Tour!
Mom and I tasting an IPA
Mom waiting for the tour to start
Trying the Colette at the Great Divide
Mom on the 16th Street Mall tram
Mom at Breckenridge Brewery using our Free Pint coupons from the tour.
Mom: "I can't believe I actually like a dark beer!"
Cheers!
~ Laura
Life As I Know It
Things have been crazy lately. So, bare with me as I play a little catch up. I think I was a little overly ambitious with trying to move, start school, date and have my mom come and visit all in the same 2 weeks.
I'm mostly moved in with Nancy. I'm living here now, and my mom and I spent the last two days rearranging and decorating my room. Moving the cats was hilarious - I've never heard Dora meow more than while she was free range in my car, driving down the highway, while people drove by pointing and staring. It's all working out nicely, though. But, sheesh, I am SO sore. My shoulders and wrists hurt from all the heavy lifting.
School started back up this past week as well. I had my first Saturday class last weekend, and I think that I'll actually find geology an interesting field - Or at least the field trips will be awesome. So far technical writing is okay, but I think I might actually need to read the text. Ugh. Whoever heard of putting in effort for school?!
On a sad note, a family friend lost a battle with acute myeloid leukemia last weekend. Craig Brandemeier was a strong man, husband, son, brother, friend, and an inspiration. I'm happy to have had him touch my life and my thoughts go out to his family.
On the lighter side of life, however, things have been going very (very) well with Jason. It's so nice to meet a genuinely fun and sweet guy who is both cute and nerdy and also a gentleman. I'm quite happy and he makes me all stupid. I really hope this works out - So keep your fingers crossed.
My mom flew in for Labor Day weekend and I've been having a blast just hanging out with her. We've been doing a lot of shopping and thrift store bargaining (thank the gods for student loans) to get some decor and furniture for my new digs. Saturday we had dinner over at Nancy's family's - That went really well. I wanted my mom to meet them, since I don't have too many people out here that she knows, and so that they would know an emergency contact for me just in case. Sunday we redecorated more and then went out for Vietnamese and ice cream. Good stuff. And, today, Labor Day, we're considering checking out the Taste of Colorado downtown. We'll see - Unfortunately my momma heads home tonight. But, I think I might plan a little 3-day trip of my own back in November or such. I just miss everyone so much.
And, as for our blogging attempt... It's hard when life gets in the way. I have the feeling I'll be the one doing most of the blogging, but Nancy might pop in now and then. So, the next few posts, aside from the few pics I posted, will be catching up with our Book adventure!
~ Laura
I'm mostly moved in with Nancy. I'm living here now, and my mom and I spent the last two days rearranging and decorating my room. Moving the cats was hilarious - I've never heard Dora meow more than while she was free range in my car, driving down the highway, while people drove by pointing and staring. It's all working out nicely, though. But, sheesh, I am SO sore. My shoulders and wrists hurt from all the heavy lifting.
School started back up this past week as well. I had my first Saturday class last weekend, and I think that I'll actually find geology an interesting field - Or at least the field trips will be awesome. So far technical writing is okay, but I think I might actually need to read the text. Ugh. Whoever heard of putting in effort for school?!
On a sad note, a family friend lost a battle with acute myeloid leukemia last weekend. Craig Brandemeier was a strong man, husband, son, brother, friend, and an inspiration. I'm happy to have had him touch my life and my thoughts go out to his family.
On the lighter side of life, however, things have been going very (very) well with Jason. It's so nice to meet a genuinely fun and sweet guy who is both cute and nerdy and also a gentleman. I'm quite happy and he makes me all stupid. I really hope this works out - So keep your fingers crossed.
My mom flew in for Labor Day weekend and I've been having a blast just hanging out with her. We've been doing a lot of shopping and thrift store bargaining (thank the gods for student loans) to get some decor and furniture for my new digs. Saturday we had dinner over at Nancy's family's - That went really well. I wanted my mom to meet them, since I don't have too many people out here that she knows, and so that they would know an emergency contact for me just in case. Sunday we redecorated more and then went out for Vietnamese and ice cream. Good stuff. And, today, Labor Day, we're considering checking out the Taste of Colorado downtown. We'll see - Unfortunately my momma heads home tonight. But, I think I might plan a little 3-day trip of my own back in November or such. I just miss everyone so much.
And, as for our blogging attempt... It's hard when life gets in the way. I have the feeling I'll be the one doing most of the blogging, but Nancy might pop in now and then. So, the next few posts, aside from the few pics I posted, will be catching up with our Book adventure!
~ Laura
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Playing Catch Up
So, I will be mega-blogging tonight after I do some super cleaning and straightening... I've been busy! Moving, school, dating, work, friends, more moving. Eek! In the mean time, here's a pic of Jason and I from last night. :0) He's so cute. We one free shots by coming in 3rd in a trivia contest. As you can tell by the blury photo, the gal that took the pic had been at the bar for a while. ;0)
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