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01/14/2009 08:24 #47403

insomnia
Category: potpourri
My oh my I haven't been able to sleep much since I've been back. I'm having some kind of combined jet lag / Rory withdrawal syndrome. I am having real issues sleeping alone! Darn you conservative society.

Meep.

I did manage to fall asleep long enough last night (actually 4:30 this morning) to have a dream before the workers woke me up with their banging.

In my dream Rory proposed to me, but I was really confused because the ring was this huge pale purple amethyst surrounded by at least 3 dozen tiny diamonds. I mean it was HUGE. He did it at some kind of family function. It was noisy, and the floor was sticky, and there were so many people. I remember thinking, "OMG this ring is way too big and this is so not how I wanted it to happen". (Although I was entirely happy about him asking). Then I woke up feeling really guilty for having thought that in my dream, because honestly I'd be happy with anything.

I think I had the dream because he's been teasing me about how I don't know when, where or how it will happen. My requests were: not in front of family, not on a major holiday or event (ie birthdays etc), and that I would love a dark blue sapphire on a silver ring.

I can't wait until I get to share the real story of how it goes down!

metalpeter - 01/14/09 20:29
So you mean it wouldn't be a good Idea to be With you entire family at a soccer game (or for Rory and others A Football Match) and have it come up on the screen during the kiss Cam, HA. Kidding of course. Hope you are able to get some sleep , I'm sure once your body adjusts a bit you will sleep better.
leetee - 01/14/09 10:00
Sorry to hear you haven't been able to sleep.

Ha ha... interesting dream. And all i have to say is... you mean (e:Rory) is not going to ask here? tee hee hee....
rory - 01/14/09 08:29
Have to say I am LOVING the power trip (although feeling a small twinge of guilt because of it)... ;)

Don't worry - when it happens it will be to exact specifications and request. Promise. :)

01/11/2009 08:35 #47363

we're back in do-hell
Category: potpourri
Back in Do-hell. This trip was hard to come back from. I think it was the freedom to hold Rory's hand in public, share a kiss if we felt like it, have a beer with dinner if we wanted to, and the blissful driving. I know some of you complain about it, but living here would drastically change your view. Also, finding shoes in MY size was nice.

I have a new nephew, Fox. My brother has already begun telling him that he must learn quickly if he's going to best his Auntie Mika in video games. Cute.

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I got to meet some of Rory's closest friends and of course his family, except his dad. No one could say my name right twice :) It was a real whirlwind but we'll be back in February for much longer. Then I'll have a go at driving on the other side of the road. Once I do that I think I will have conquered global driving.

Rory asked my dad for his blessing/permission to marry me, while not necessary, was very sweet. Of course he said yes, although he seemed to be shocked and said something about how he never thought I'd get married because of all my traveling and that I'd never 'settle down'. Thanks dad ;)

I have to get back to work, loads to catch up on. Stay safe peeps, miss you already!
museumchick - 01/22/09 12:30
Congratulations on your plans with Rory! I hope you will have a wonderful wedding and life together.
jenks - 01/11/09 21:25
yeah I agree, asking dad is adorable (and a must if you ask me...)
He passes!!
Way to go. :)

hope we can catch up better next time you're here; sorry I pretty much missed you guys this time.
leetee - 01/11/09 13:52
Was great to see you again... and meet Rory.

Glad you have fun in Blighty and made it "home" safe.

Tell Rory he needs to join up... before or after the wedding will be fine. But after, he has to, since he will be an (e:peep) by marriage.

Very old school cool Rory asked your dad for your hand in marrige. He's a keeper all right!
mike - 01/11/09 13:28
congratulations on planning on getting married. that he asked your dad is so cute!
metalpeter - 01/11/09 11:46
What your dad said sounds funny (to me), and I can understand why someone might think that. It sounds like he and your parents get along so that is good, I wish you luck with the Marriage thing. So you two will be back in Feb. I assume in mean in a month and not a year and a month, in any case I look forward to seeing you two again. On a side note I really don't like Feb. for my own reasons but I hope it is a great month for you two. On another side note I like the name Fox but I myself knowing that there is a company (fox racing they make gloves and bike stuff and alt sports stuff) with that name not to mention the Media company I don't think I would have the guts to name by kid that, but I still like the name it is a pretty cool name.
hodown - 01/11/09 11:18
Aw, you guys are an amazing couple. You two really give me hope for love (and I'm normally pretty skeptical about love)..
tinypliny - 01/11/09 09:47
Congratulations! Not many old school blokes out there so Rory is special. :)
libertad - 01/11/09 09:37
So I am not sure where I missed it that you were getting married but I wanted to say how happy I am for both of you. I saw it in that journal about 2009 that it was your goal to marry the man of your life but I wasn't sure if it was a mutually agreed upon thing yet.
lilho - 01/11/09 09:34
awww! so glad to hear you had a great time! i was great to see you and meet rory, he seems like a great guy! you guys are pretty much the cutest, and you deserve every bit of happiness in life.
mrmike - 01/11/09 08:42
Congrats on well, lesse, the nephew, the blessing, the safe travel back, the brief moment of natural driving. I'm sure there is more. February, huh? Coming Stateside for my birthday? pretty big gesture :)

12/31/2008 08:20 #47224

NYE
Category: potpourri
We're heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeee!

See you tonight peeps!
metalpeter - 12/31/08 18:41
Hope this is enough snow for the two of you, see you there.
tinypliny - 12/31/08 13:36
Here's BIG snow for you and (e:Rory) (nudge nudge, get him to blog!!) :D Plus Sunshine. How awesome is that? I bet you brought the sunshine kicking and screaming with you all the way from the middle east!
james - 12/31/08 10:32
Welcome back. See you tonight.
matthew - 12/31/08 10:09
Welcome home!!
mrmike - 12/31/08 08:30
Yay!

12/28/2008 02:56 #47204

as 2009 rings in
Category: new year
On the eve of each New Year we often reflect on our lives. As I do this dear e-strippers, I wish you joy that never ends and happiness with all your family and friends.

Where were you when 2008 began?
At PMT's

Who were you with?
everyone

Where will you be when 2008 ends?
At PMT's

Whom will you be with when 2008 ends?
everyone!

Was 2008 a good year for you?
Really, very good! I met the love of my life.

What was your favorite moment of the year?
Exploring one of the Tomb Raider temples in Cambodia!

What was your least favorite moment of the year?
The night before I met Rory, I was really down on myself.

Did you reach your New Year 2008 goals?
  • Visit family and friends around Europe - did it
  • Paint my apartment - did it
  • Get much better at guitar - oops
  • Go camping in the desert - did it
  • Go duning - did it
  • Get SCUBA open water certified - did it
  • Travel to Singapore, Cambodia, and China - one out of the three ain't bad

Did you fall in love in 2008?
Absolutely! Madly and deeply.

Did you breakup with anyone in 2008?
No.

Did you make any new friends in 2008?
Yes.

What was your favorite month of 2008?
April, Rory :)

Did you travel outside of the US in 2008?
Qatar, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, France, Vietnam, Cambodia, Seychelles, Ireland, and Northern Ireland.

How many different states did you travel to in 2008?
D.C., Florida

Did you lose anybody close to you in 2008?
No.

What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2008?
Dark Knight

What was your favorite song in 2008?
Inni mer syngur vitleysingur by Sigur Ros

What was your favorite album in 2008?
Made of Bricks by Kate Nash

What was your proudest moment of 2008?
The day one of my staffers made the connection between her work and the real world. I felt very fulfilled in my work knowing at last my teaching is helping others blossom.

What was your most embarrassing moment of 2008?
Breakfast the next morning with the roommates.

If you could go back in time to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be?
I would have cleaned up better.

What are your goals for 2009?
  • Meet Rory's family and friends
  • Finish my sailing course with minimal bruising
  • Travel to Jordan, Singapore, Antarctica
  • Present at the NASPA conference
  • Increase my fitness level considerably
  • Be the best supervisor I can be
  • Marry the love of my life

hodown - 12/28/08 14:29
You had an amazing year!

12/27/2008 03:47 #47195

christmas cookie hangover
Category: potpourri
OMG I ate so many cookies this Christmas I have an eternal sugar crash hangover!

Presents for home got wrapped last night, just have to figure out how to pack everything so it's not smashed to smitherines by the time we arrive statside.

I'm just so happy to be coming, and Rory is really looking forward to meeting you guys!

Ciao.
metalpeter - 12/27/08 15:07
Hope everything survives and that you have a great trip and I shall see you both on Wends.