Annoyed

Cell phones are wonderful, except when you experience one dropped call after another. I have never had this problem until the last week. I talked to my mom this morning for 10 minutes. In that short amount of time I had to call her back 3 times. Same thing happened the latter part of last week when I was talking to Natalie. It completely ruins the fun of your phone conversation. I get so frustrated! Why all of the sudden am I have such difficulties?! Can I please just talk on the phone without any interruptions. Alright, I feel better now that I've vented.

Done and Done

Yesterday was my last day of classes at Columbia University! I am pretty happy to be done. To celebrate our last day, a group of friends from school had lunch at one of our favorite local spots, Amsterdam Cafe. Overall, my schooling experience has been positive. However, I did survive the Mormon-hater, culturally obsessed professor. Thankfully we had no run-ins with her on our last day. As much of a cougar fan that I am, I enjoyed going to grad school in a completely different environment. This year has been an interesting year. To be honest, after my dad's emergency, I wasn't sure I would complete the school year. Lots to be grateful for! I will never forget the support and kindness extended to me during this time from my school friends!! Now I get to start the job search, how excited I am for that.

Here we are eating at Amsterdam Cafe

We're done!!!

Nat's Visit to NYC

Oh how I've missed this friend! Natalie came to visit from Boston this weekend. Of course we did what we do best: eat, shop, and dance! Here are some pics from our night out on the town.

Me, Mel, Natalie

Ready for a night of dancing!

A cute little man on the train decided to start drawing Mel while we were on the subway, headed to Club Deep. Such a perfect resemblance! Mel you are so beautiful :)

Election 08'

I admit, I get pretty into presidential elections and like to educate myself on all the candidates. I am currently reading, A Mormon in the White House? written by Hugh Hewitt. Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, former SLC Olympics leader, and one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs has entered the race. As a member of the LDS church, I am curious to see how much religion plays a factor in Mitt's quest for the White House. Hewitt, the author of this book, is not a member of the LDS church. The book outlines ten things every American should know about Mitt Romney. I stayed up until 1:30am reading the last couple of nights, and am feeling a little tired tonight. My Friday night may be pretty low key. I kind of want to just stay home and read my book. I love when I start reading a book and can't put it down. I was walking home from the subway reading, when I ran into my friend's husband. He teased me and told me to watch where I was going. So I was an ultra nerd walking down the street, reading my book. My good friend Natalie is visiting from Boston and gets here soon! I may just have to put the book on hold for the weekend! I am starting to compile my summer reading list. It will be nice to read something other then social work-related text books. What am I saying...as if I overworked myself and read everything I was assigned?! Yeah right. Maybe my next book to read will be Barack Obama: Working to Make a Difference. I strongly believe it is our responsibility to learn and educate ourselves about the future leaders of our country and what they stand for!

Sunny Days

I have very much enjoyed myself the last few days in the city! The 80 degree weather was nice while it lasted. Today it looks like we are getting more rain! This weekend was pretty ideal. Saturday I went to a party with some friends visiting from DC. Sunday after church Mel and I decided we needed to get people together and head to the park. What a beautiful afternoon! We played a little frisbee and tossed the football around. I love the spring and summer months. I love being outdoors...there is so much more to do! If the weather was like this more often, I could see myself wanting to stay in the city! I have come to love Central Park. Bryndee and I went running around the reservoir in the park Monday night. I am much more active when I can be outside! Alright, you get the point.

Michele & Bryndee

Bryndee, Mel, Michele

Time to Say Goodbye

I love Fridays. I love looking forward to sleeping in the following morning, and having a break from school and work! Friday's at my office tend to be a bit more casual, and less productive. My office threw the interns a goodbye party today. The women in my office don't plan a party for an hour or two. They like to extend the party into an all day affair. And that's exactly what we did. All of the mother's brought in their young children, so I spent the majority of my day playing with the kids. I have a confession. I maybe was a little baby hungry today :) Mostly, missing my niece, Haley. But someday...I will be ready for my own! They are just too much fun. I came home with drool all over my clothes, and a full belly...but nevertheless, good times at Children's Aid Society! Meet my coworkers:

Cindy, Jessica & Michele

Me & My supervisor, Hazel

Lindsey, Kenia & Michele

Lindsey, Georgelina, Kenia

Leybis & daughter Lela

Utah Bound

The other night I booked a flight to go home to Washington and spend a few days in Utah. I am really getting so excited to see my family and friends. It has been 10 MONTHS since I've been to Utah. I spent a good portion of my life in that great place, and I miss it. I have so many good memories of Provo and Salt Lake! Breakfast at Blue Plate, Frisbee in sugar house park, and driving in a car with the windows down is sounding pretty nice right now! So pretty much, get excited for my visit! Utah here I come!!!