Tuesday, January 22, 2013

From lime green to "office blue:" taming down my office.

We've had some busy weeks since we returned to the states, including some moving, painting and new classes.

Raymond is living in an on-campus apartment this semester with a roommate. I'm moving into my own place this week! I'm excited to get organized and unpack boxes, but it will be a lot of work and I know I'm going to miss the comfort of being at my parent's house. I was away for so long that I have really appreciated being at home the past few weeks.

In other exciting news, Raymond and I painted my office over the weekend! Below you can see some ridiculous before and after pictures. Yes, it truly was lime green. We didn't quite finish, as I'm going to paint the trim white to match the door, but the blue is a vast improvement! It's not that I have anything against bright colors, but the lime green was too bright. Sometimes I wondered if I should be wearing sunglasses.

I really love my new workplace, especially the people I'm working with. It seems like there is never a dull moment, but also like I'm never going to be done "learning" my job. Every day I learn something new about marketing or the Museum, and I probably write down five to-do's for every one that I accomplish, but time will bring experience (and a vast history knowledge I had forgotten since Dr. Golden's World Civ class).

If you have never visited the Museum of World Treasures, please come see me! I'd love to give you a brief tour. If you're interested in what kinds of things I'm doing at work, "Like" the Facebook page! I update Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and several other sites for the Museum daily. Also, if you have been to the Museum before it would help me out a lot if you would write us a TripAdvisor, Google or Yelp review.

Can you believe it's already the end of January? Leave a comment letting us know how your classes are this semester or if you have any big plans for the Superbowl!



Monday, January 14, 2013

Our last 1st day of school!

Today was our last first day of school, at least until we decide on grad programs. How exciting! The best part of my day was seeing all our fantastic choir friends again after a very long break.

We missed singing with the Chorale and Troubadours, and now we're ready to jump right back in! Today we received some plans for the spring musical, and I can tell you it's going to be a great one. I can't wait to get into some of the music, and I'm so thankful for one last semester with the amazing group.

Some other exciting news is that thanks to the blessing of a couple amazing people, Raymond and I have the opportunity to go see Jersey Boys in a couple weeks! I cannot explain how much I love this show. We first saw it on Broadway in NYC, and we both fell in love! I'm giddy that we get to enjoy it another time.

Tomorrow I have my first science class in four years. Can you tell I'm a Communication major? Everyone keeps telling me not to worry about it, but it's been a really long time since my Sophomore high school Biology class! Can I get an Amen???

I've loved being at home with my family, but I'm moving into town at the end of the month so that I can be closer to school and work during the week. I'll miss sitting with my dad every night, the overly full fridge and my awesome mom who surprises me sometimes with a packed lunch (hey, sometimes it's okay to feel like you're still a kid). It's only a 20 minute drive though, so they won't be able to keep me out unless the change the locks. I love my family! :)

Check out Jersey Boys, it won't disappoint!

Big Announcement!

Raymond and I have had a few really exciting weeks since returning to the Midwest. He comes in on the 3am train early Sunday morning, and we start classes the next day. It's great getting back into things, but also a little exhausting!

I'm posting an update over my lunch hour at my NEW JOB that I absolutely LOVE. Since I've been here a week already, I think I can officially announce that I'm the new Marketing Assistant at the Museum of World Treasures in downtown Wichita. The team I'm working with is fantastic and I'm proud to get the chance to market this amazing Wichita gem! If you haven't been to visit in awhile, come on in! There were four exhibits redesigned in the last year.

I've been loving the weather in Kansas, as it's mostly dry and sunny. It is colder than England, but I have better hair days due to the dry air! Spring will be here before I know it, and I'll be planting flowers. I do love my tulips.

I know lots of students have already started classes this week. I actually just took my Finance final a couple days ago for one of my classes back in England! I have one more project to submit online, and I'll officially be done with those classes!

Something I missed while I was in England? Pandora Radio.

Check it out, I even have my name on the door!




Saturday, January 05, 2013

3 things for the New Year

A new year, a fresh start! Welcome to 2013 everyone, for Raymond and I this year brings some big changes!

This year, Raymond and I are graduating from Newman University. We're stepping out of school and into the working world! On Monday I officially start my new job and a week later we start classes for our final semester.

Christmas break has been wonderful. We've both spent plenty of time with family, eaten a lot of delicious food, and prepared for the coming semester. I actually have two finals to finish still for my classes in England! Because those classes do not finish until the third week of January, my finance final isn't even available until next week!

In a couple weeks I'll be moving into my own place, but it's been nice to be at my parents for awhile. I missed my family while I was gone!

Our New Years resolutions: keep the adventure alive, establish careers, finish school! We would love to know what yours are!

Some of my favorite people :)



Tuesday, January 01, 2013

Lights, trees, and snow

After many weeks of traveling, I'm finally back in Wichita. It seemed fitting that Branson, MO, marked the end of summer and beginning of an adventure abroad, as well as my return home for Christmas.

My family has been to Branson every year for about a decade, sometimes more than once. I grew up with a lot of siblings, and Branson was a place we could all easily drive to and spend a few days without the distractions of home. We all looked forward to spending time at Silver Dollar City, especially at Christmas time. The park fills with millions of lights and trees, and this year it even snowed!

Branson served as a retreat for all of us, and after the year we've had it was the perfect chance to relax and spend time together. I'm so blessed to have such a close family, and I know we all relish the time together.

Although I was sad that once again I was not able to be with Raymond on his birthday, he had quite a feast of Imo's Pizza and cake! We'll have another celebration when he returns to Wichita for our last semester at Newman.

I start my new job on Monday, things are changing fast! It feels good to get back into school, work, and spending time with my family.

Happy New Year! My resolution? To make 2013 just as memorable as 2012.







Tuesday, January 22, 2013

From lime green to "office blue:" taming down my office.

We've had some busy weeks since we returned to the states, including some moving, painting and new classes.

Raymond is living in an on-campus apartment this semester with a roommate. I'm moving into my own place this week! I'm excited to get organized and unpack boxes, but it will be a lot of work and I know I'm going to miss the comfort of being at my parent's house. I was away for so long that I have really appreciated being at home the past few weeks.

In other exciting news, Raymond and I painted my office over the weekend! Below you can see some ridiculous before and after pictures. Yes, it truly was lime green. We didn't quite finish, as I'm going to paint the trim white to match the door, but the blue is a vast improvement! It's not that I have anything against bright colors, but the lime green was too bright. Sometimes I wondered if I should be wearing sunglasses.

I really love my new workplace, especially the people I'm working with. It seems like there is never a dull moment, but also like I'm never going to be done "learning" my job. Every day I learn something new about marketing or the Museum, and I probably write down five to-do's for every one that I accomplish, but time will bring experience (and a vast history knowledge I had forgotten since Dr. Golden's World Civ class).

If you have never visited the Museum of World Treasures, please come see me! I'd love to give you a brief tour. If you're interested in what kinds of things I'm doing at work, "Like" the Facebook page! I update Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and several other sites for the Museum daily. Also, if you have been to the Museum before it would help me out a lot if you would write us a TripAdvisor, Google or Yelp review.

Can you believe it's already the end of January? Leave a comment letting us know how your classes are this semester or if you have any big plans for the Superbowl!



Monday, January 14, 2013

Our last 1st day of school!

Today was our last first day of school, at least until we decide on grad programs. How exciting! The best part of my day was seeing all our fantastic choir friends again after a very long break.

We missed singing with the Chorale and Troubadours, and now we're ready to jump right back in! Today we received some plans for the spring musical, and I can tell you it's going to be a great one. I can't wait to get into some of the music, and I'm so thankful for one last semester with the amazing group.

Some other exciting news is that thanks to the blessing of a couple amazing people, Raymond and I have the opportunity to go see Jersey Boys in a couple weeks! I cannot explain how much I love this show. We first saw it on Broadway in NYC, and we both fell in love! I'm giddy that we get to enjoy it another time.

Tomorrow I have my first science class in four years. Can you tell I'm a Communication major? Everyone keeps telling me not to worry about it, but it's been a really long time since my Sophomore high school Biology class! Can I get an Amen???

I've loved being at home with my family, but I'm moving into town at the end of the month so that I can be closer to school and work during the week. I'll miss sitting with my dad every night, the overly full fridge and my awesome mom who surprises me sometimes with a packed lunch (hey, sometimes it's okay to feel like you're still a kid). It's only a 20 minute drive though, so they won't be able to keep me out unless the change the locks. I love my family! :)

Check out Jersey Boys, it won't disappoint!

Big Announcement!

Raymond and I have had a few really exciting weeks since returning to the Midwest. He comes in on the 3am train early Sunday morning, and we start classes the next day. It's great getting back into things, but also a little exhausting!

I'm posting an update over my lunch hour at my NEW JOB that I absolutely LOVE. Since I've been here a week already, I think I can officially announce that I'm the new Marketing Assistant at the Museum of World Treasures in downtown Wichita. The team I'm working with is fantastic and I'm proud to get the chance to market this amazing Wichita gem! If you haven't been to visit in awhile, come on in! There were four exhibits redesigned in the last year.

I've been loving the weather in Kansas, as it's mostly dry and sunny. It is colder than England, but I have better hair days due to the dry air! Spring will be here before I know it, and I'll be planting flowers. I do love my tulips.

I know lots of students have already started classes this week. I actually just took my Finance final a couple days ago for one of my classes back in England! I have one more project to submit online, and I'll officially be done with those classes!

Something I missed while I was in England? Pandora Radio.

Check it out, I even have my name on the door!




Saturday, January 05, 2013

3 things for the New Year

A new year, a fresh start! Welcome to 2013 everyone, for Raymond and I this year brings some big changes!

This year, Raymond and I are graduating from Newman University. We're stepping out of school and into the working world! On Monday I officially start my new job and a week later we start classes for our final semester.

Christmas break has been wonderful. We've both spent plenty of time with family, eaten a lot of delicious food, and prepared for the coming semester. I actually have two finals to finish still for my classes in England! Because those classes do not finish until the third week of January, my finance final isn't even available until next week!

In a couple weeks I'll be moving into my own place, but it's been nice to be at my parents for awhile. I missed my family while I was gone!

Our New Years resolutions: keep the adventure alive, establish careers, finish school! We would love to know what yours are!

Some of my favorite people :)



Tuesday, January 01, 2013

Lights, trees, and snow

After many weeks of traveling, I'm finally back in Wichita. It seemed fitting that Branson, MO, marked the end of summer and beginning of an adventure abroad, as well as my return home for Christmas.

My family has been to Branson every year for about a decade, sometimes more than once. I grew up with a lot of siblings, and Branson was a place we could all easily drive to and spend a few days without the distractions of home. We all looked forward to spending time at Silver Dollar City, especially at Christmas time. The park fills with millions of lights and trees, and this year it even snowed!

Branson served as a retreat for all of us, and after the year we've had it was the perfect chance to relax and spend time together. I'm so blessed to have such a close family, and I know we all relish the time together.

Although I was sad that once again I was not able to be with Raymond on his birthday, he had quite a feast of Imo's Pizza and cake! We'll have another celebration when he returns to Wichita for our last semester at Newman.

I start my new job on Monday, things are changing fast! It feels good to get back into school, work, and spending time with my family.

Happy New Year! My resolution? To make 2013 just as memorable as 2012.