Monday, January 30, 2006
Friday, January 27, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
happy wednesday...it's raining here but it got rid of all the snow. yay!! i think i have decided that snow is evil...;)
so why is snow evil you ask?? i think it is because i had one of the worst nights of my life on saturday. i was at my friend holli's house in pa and left there kinda late...but not that late. anyway, we didn't know it had been snowing until i walked outside. but, stupid me, i thought i could totally handle it. well, to make a really long story short - i couldn't handle it. the roads were awful, i was sliding everywhere, i was passing people who had wiped out, i couldn't see where i was going, and i totally thought i as going to get in an accident. i was super nervous and by the time i got home i was a wreck. i couldn't get my car up the driveway (too slippery) and kept sliding back down. so, i finally gave up and parked on the street. i woke up to a ticket. effing new jersey. anyway, i was praying the whole way home and god did totally provide. i have learned my lesson and will not drive when it is that bad again. i do have a tendency to think i can do more then i can. (theme of my life.)
my class at pbu was good. it was long but i enjoyed it. there were only five of us in the class...it was crazy. it was a family life/education enrichment program. i really hope that i will be able to use it in ministry now and with my own family in the future. the spring semester starts on monday. good stuff.
work is going well. i am keeping busy and love the kids. i lost my camera though which is why i haven't been posting any pics of them lately...:(
tomorrow i am going to lewisburg. it's matt's 30th bday. so, if you know him, be sure to wish him a happy bday. normally i probably wouldn't drive 2 hours for a bday party but he is a special friend and it is a big birthday. wow, i can't even believe that i am getting closer to 30. i know it is 3 years away, but i am in denial.
don't really have many plans for this weekend. i would love to catch a hockey game somewhere and maybe see a movie. (go see "end of the spear.") anyone interested?? i also might help josh with his kitchen. (which i am excited about...the martha stewart in me.) but - this is my last "free" weekend for a bit so i want to make the most of it. so yeah, call me.
oooh i just saw that one of my fave shows is on tonight. oh now i am excited. hahaha. i'm a sucker for (some) reality tv.
i'll end this entry talking about my dear friend amy. amy's mom died suddenly and i would love it if you can keep her and her family in your prayers. it is so crazy. first mel's dad and now amy's mom. (so please remember amy and mel.) i cannot even imagine having to deal with that. it makes you want to tell everyone how you feel about them because you really don't know what is going to happen from one second to the next. so, know that i love each of you and are thankful to know you. each of you are so special and i have been blessed to have you as a part of my life.
so why is snow evil you ask?? i think it is because i had one of the worst nights of my life on saturday. i was at my friend holli's house in pa and left there kinda late...but not that late. anyway, we didn't know it had been snowing until i walked outside. but, stupid me, i thought i could totally handle it. well, to make a really long story short - i couldn't handle it. the roads were awful, i was sliding everywhere, i was passing people who had wiped out, i couldn't see where i was going, and i totally thought i as going to get in an accident. i was super nervous and by the time i got home i was a wreck. i couldn't get my car up the driveway (too slippery) and kept sliding back down. so, i finally gave up and parked on the street. i woke up to a ticket. effing new jersey. anyway, i was praying the whole way home and god did totally provide. i have learned my lesson and will not drive when it is that bad again. i do have a tendency to think i can do more then i can. (theme of my life.)
my class at pbu was good. it was long but i enjoyed it. there were only five of us in the class...it was crazy. it was a family life/education enrichment program. i really hope that i will be able to use it in ministry now and with my own family in the future. the spring semester starts on monday. good stuff.
work is going well. i am keeping busy and love the kids. i lost my camera though which is why i haven't been posting any pics of them lately...:(
tomorrow i am going to lewisburg. it's matt's 30th bday. so, if you know him, be sure to wish him a happy bday. normally i probably wouldn't drive 2 hours for a bday party but he is a special friend and it is a big birthday. wow, i can't even believe that i am getting closer to 30. i know it is 3 years away, but i am in denial.
don't really have many plans for this weekend. i would love to catch a hockey game somewhere and maybe see a movie. (go see "end of the spear.") anyone interested?? i also might help josh with his kitchen. (which i am excited about...the martha stewart in me.) but - this is my last "free" weekend for a bit so i want to make the most of it. so yeah, call me.
oooh i just saw that one of my fave shows is on tonight. oh now i am excited. hahaha. i'm a sucker for (some) reality tv.
i'll end this entry talking about my dear friend amy. amy's mom died suddenly and i would love it if you can keep her and her family in your prayers. it is so crazy. first mel's dad and now amy's mom. (so please remember amy and mel.) i cannot even imagine having to deal with that. it makes you want to tell everyone how you feel about them because you really don't know what is going to happen from one second to the next. so, know that i love each of you and are thankful to know you. each of you are so special and i have been blessed to have you as a part of my life.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
i returned home from ca very late on monday night. i was there for a good length of time and was able to do a lot while i was home. here is a recap:
family
of course while i was in the valley i got to spend a bunch of time with my family. i saw some of my extended family (grandparents and aunt) on christmas and that was nice. i also just got to have hang out times with my parents and brooke and ryan too. their baby seems to be doing fine and that seemed to be all anyone could talk about. the due date is aug.19.
friends
how i love my friends!! i got to see many people including most of my adx sisters (they are hott stuff), and kingsburg peeps like amy, janell, michael, tiffanie, grace, laurie, the thomsens, and a bunch of old yl kids around town. it was awesome. we had meals together, went shopping together, just plain hung out, and did lots of laughing and catching up. new years eve was fun too with them.
fun times
i went on my first motorcycle ride with my dad on his new harley. i'm still alive. it was fun. i also got to do the harley wave...;) i also went to pismo for the day with my dad and that was sooo nice. the weather was in the low 70's. i did not want to go back to cold weather after experiencing that. my dad also took me to a hockey game. i am becoming addicted to them. it was super fun. my mom and i did some shopping which i am always up for and she and i went for our three miles almost everyday. good stuff. oh, and i managed to see a couple of movies.
food
i think i ate enough mexican food that i will be content here on the EC where there is zero for a while...:) it was also nice to have my mom's cooking and all of those fun holiday foods.
flooding
wow, the rain was something else. when my mom and i were out and about doing our three miles we really were able to see it firsthand. it was incredible. i have never seen anything like it in the valley. thankfully our house didn't flood...but others did. streets, sidewalks and yards were completely swallowed up.
fog
what is the valley w/o fog? there was lots of it. you don't know fog until you have been to the sjv.
football
bulldogs lost...that was craptastic. but, usc lost too - and that was awesome!
fres-no? fres-yes!!
fresno is growing sooo much!! it is such a fun place now!! really, it is!!
now it is back to "normal" life. i have school for three days in a row starting tomorrow (a winter class i am taking) that will be from 8 am to 6:30 pm. yikes. hello caffeine. and yl starts up again next week...yay for awesome kids! i got invited back to sweden this june so that is something i am prayerfully considering. i would love that but money is really the only thing holding me back. i was able to hang out with some fun people last night (hi hannah and josh!) so i am feeling blessed that the lord is continuing to provide me with good times here. i am excited for this next chapter in my life (2006) and can't wait to see what the lord has in store for me. ok...on to that book i need to read by tomorrow...
oh! and how can i forget that janell got engaged when i was home and i was asked to be her maid of honor. oct. 7 is the big day for her!! and if the "three times a bridesmaid never a bride" saying is true i am in big trouble because i am WAY over that. oh dear.;)
family
of course while i was in the valley i got to spend a bunch of time with my family. i saw some of my extended family (grandparents and aunt) on christmas and that was nice. i also just got to have hang out times with my parents and brooke and ryan too. their baby seems to be doing fine and that seemed to be all anyone could talk about. the due date is aug.19.
friends
how i love my friends!! i got to see many people including most of my adx sisters (they are hott stuff), and kingsburg peeps like amy, janell, michael, tiffanie, grace, laurie, the thomsens, and a bunch of old yl kids around town. it was awesome. we had meals together, went shopping together, just plain hung out, and did lots of laughing and catching up. new years eve was fun too with them.
fun times
i went on my first motorcycle ride with my dad on his new harley. i'm still alive. it was fun. i also got to do the harley wave...;) i also went to pismo for the day with my dad and that was sooo nice. the weather was in the low 70's. i did not want to go back to cold weather after experiencing that. my dad also took me to a hockey game. i am becoming addicted to them. it was super fun. my mom and i did some shopping which i am always up for and she and i went for our three miles almost everyday. good stuff. oh, and i managed to see a couple of movies.
food
i think i ate enough mexican food that i will be content here on the EC where there is zero for a while...:) it was also nice to have my mom's cooking and all of those fun holiday foods.
flooding
wow, the rain was something else. when my mom and i were out and about doing our three miles we really were able to see it firsthand. it was incredible. i have never seen anything like it in the valley. thankfully our house didn't flood...but others did. streets, sidewalks and yards were completely swallowed up.
fog
what is the valley w/o fog? there was lots of it. you don't know fog until you have been to the sjv.
football
bulldogs lost...that was craptastic. but, usc lost too - and that was awesome!
fres-no? fres-yes!!
fresno is growing sooo much!! it is such a fun place now!! really, it is!!
now it is back to "normal" life. i have school for three days in a row starting tomorrow (a winter class i am taking) that will be from 8 am to 6:30 pm. yikes. hello caffeine. and yl starts up again next week...yay for awesome kids! i got invited back to sweden this june so that is something i am prayerfully considering. i would love that but money is really the only thing holding me back. i was able to hang out with some fun people last night (hi hannah and josh!) so i am feeling blessed that the lord is continuing to provide me with good times here. i am excited for this next chapter in my life (2006) and can't wait to see what the lord has in store for me. ok...on to that book i need to read by tomorrow...
oh! and how can i forget that janell got engaged when i was home and i was asked to be her maid of honor. oct. 7 is the big day for her!! and if the "three times a bridesmaid never a bride" saying is true i am in big trouble because i am WAY over that. oh dear.;)
Monday, January 02, 2006
Questions about me!
1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
5. Describe me in one word.
6. What was your first impression?
7. Do you still think that way about me now?
8. What reminds you of me?
9. If you could give me anything what would it be?
10. How well do you know me?
11. When's the last time you saw me?
12. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
13. Are you going to put this on your blog and see what I say about you?
1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
5. Describe me in one word.
6. What was your first impression?
7. Do you still think that way about me now?
8. What reminds you of me?
9. If you could give me anything what would it be?
10. How well do you know me?
11. When's the last time you saw me?
12. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
13. Are you going to put this on your blog and see what I say about you?
Monday, December 26, 2005
Oh my goodness my month has been insane. "I feel like I am on crazy pills..." hahaha.:) But really, I have been going non-stop. Today seems like the first day where I can really just breathe and do nothing. It's kind of a weird feeling. It's certainly nice though!
I am home in CA and I am loving the warm weather. Well, I guess I should say it is warm to me. Coming home to a high of 68 degrees is heaven. Anyway, I got back very late last Wednesday - really it was early Thursday morning. I was supposed to arrive much earlier, but missed my flight out due to a big accident (Matt and I got to sit in traffic) and had to fly stand-by all the way home. Thank the Lord that I was able to get a seat on those flights. I wasn't too sad that I missed my original flight out here because that meant I was able to spend more time with my good friend Matt who took me to the airport. We hung out in Philly until he had to head back to Lewisburg. It was fun. I was glad to be out and about, especially since I had the rest of the day to just sit and be bored.
The day before that (Monday) was fun and busy as well. I had dinner with a new(er) friend of mine (Josh) at his house and then found out that I am going to be an aunt. Yay! August 19 is the due date. I totally can't wait. While I would love to live closer to my friends and family (and new niece or nephew), God is still telling me that the EC is my home, and is going to remain my home. I am happy there and this year has been so great overall. I can't believe that it is almost 2006...wow...
School ended a couple of weeks ago and I got my grades. Two A's and a B. I was really hoping for straight A's so I was kinda bummed. But, those grades are much better then what I got while I was an undergrad so overall I am pleased with myself. I am taking a winter class that starts on the 12th. I have to read a book and write a paper before it starts. Better get on that!
All of my moving is done. I am now officially a resident of Clinton. PTL the nightmare of moving is over. It was so miserable. I do not want to do that again for a long time. But, it's done and now I live in a great house with a roommate who I really like. (Hi Hannah!:)) So, it's a good thing. I am in Flemington all the time anyway so I am really not having to give up much of anything. Now you al have to come and see my new house!
I hope you all had a good Christmas yesterday! Mine was awesome. I got two hoodies (yes, I admit I am addicted) and lots of other fun stuff. Now I just need to think about how I am going to get it from the WC to the EC...lol
Today I am going to unpack (finally!) and hopefully do something active outside. I am hoping to see a lot of my friends while I am here and catch up with a lot of people. So, call me!!
OK, my parents just made lunch (tri-tip...how I love BBQ on the WC) and I am off to eat with them. Hope this little update was able to catch you up to all that has been happening with me. Bye for now.:)
Blessings!
I am home in CA and I am loving the warm weather. Well, I guess I should say it is warm to me. Coming home to a high of 68 degrees is heaven. Anyway, I got back very late last Wednesday - really it was early Thursday morning. I was supposed to arrive much earlier, but missed my flight out due to a big accident (Matt and I got to sit in traffic) and had to fly stand-by all the way home. Thank the Lord that I was able to get a seat on those flights. I wasn't too sad that I missed my original flight out here because that meant I was able to spend more time with my good friend Matt who took me to the airport. We hung out in Philly until he had to head back to Lewisburg. It was fun. I was glad to be out and about, especially since I had the rest of the day to just sit and be bored.
The day before that (Monday) was fun and busy as well. I had dinner with a new(er) friend of mine (Josh) at his house and then found out that I am going to be an aunt. Yay! August 19 is the due date. I totally can't wait. While I would love to live closer to my friends and family (and new niece or nephew), God is still telling me that the EC is my home, and is going to remain my home. I am happy there and this year has been so great overall. I can't believe that it is almost 2006...wow...
School ended a couple of weeks ago and I got my grades. Two A's and a B. I was really hoping for straight A's so I was kinda bummed. But, those grades are much better then what I got while I was an undergrad so overall I am pleased with myself. I am taking a winter class that starts on the 12th. I have to read a book and write a paper before it starts. Better get on that!
All of my moving is done. I am now officially a resident of Clinton. PTL the nightmare of moving is over. It was so miserable. I do not want to do that again for a long time. But, it's done and now I live in a great house with a roommate who I really like. (Hi Hannah!:)) So, it's a good thing. I am in Flemington all the time anyway so I am really not having to give up much of anything. Now you al have to come and see my new house!
I hope you all had a good Christmas yesterday! Mine was awesome. I got two hoodies (yes, I admit I am addicted) and lots of other fun stuff. Now I just need to think about how I am going to get it from the WC to the EC...lol
Today I am going to unpack (finally!) and hopefully do something active outside. I am hoping to see a lot of my friends while I am here and catch up with a lot of people. So, call me!!
OK, my parents just made lunch (tri-tip...how I love BBQ on the WC) and I am off to eat with them. Hope this little update was able to catch you up to all that has been happening with me. Bye for now.:)
Blessings!
Saturday, December 10, 2005
You know your from Kingsburg (or the SJV) when....
You have to explain to friends from out of town what animal "Tri-tip" comes from........
You think salsa goes on everything .....
Drivers think a red light is just a suggestion.
Your out-of-town friends start to visit after October, but clearout before the end of April.
The best restaurants in town start with "El" or "Los."
You know a swamp cooler is not a happy hour drink.
People break out coats when the temperature drops below 70.
The pool can be warmer than you are.
You realize that Valley Fever isn't a disco dance.
You still don't know your way around downtown.
Anywhere "and 99" is too far away.
You think you're better than people from Selma, or Fresno, or ....
Someone mentions the Fair and your thoughts immediately turn toCinnamon Rolls.
You drive just as fast on a sunny day in June as a foggy day inDecember.
You have to explain to someone about "G Street."
The whole town shuts down at 6:30.
You complain about how boring Fresno is.
You hadn't been to Manchester Center in 10 years until the movietheater opened.
You never knew how you managed before River Park.
Someone from out-of-town talks about how foggy it is and you tell them, "Just wait."
You know not to take Shaw at 8, 12, or 5.
You swear there was an orchard there last week, where now there are houses.
You have to explain to friends from out of town what animal "Tri-tip" comes from........
You think salsa goes on everything .....
Drivers think a red light is just a suggestion.
Your out-of-town friends start to visit after October, but clearout before the end of April.
The best restaurants in town start with "El" or "Los."
You know a swamp cooler is not a happy hour drink.
People break out coats when the temperature drops below 70.
The pool can be warmer than you are.
You realize that Valley Fever isn't a disco dance.
You still don't know your way around downtown.
Anywhere "and 99" is too far away.
You think you're better than people from Selma, or Fresno, or ....
Someone mentions the Fair and your thoughts immediately turn toCinnamon Rolls.
You drive just as fast on a sunny day in June as a foggy day inDecember.
You have to explain to someone about "G Street."
The whole town shuts down at 6:30.
You complain about how boring Fresno is.
You hadn't been to Manchester Center in 10 years until the movietheater opened.
You never knew how you managed before River Park.
Someone from out-of-town talks about how foggy it is and you tell them, "Just wait."
You know not to take Shaw at 8, 12, or 5.
You swear there was an orchard there last week, where now there are houses.
ok, can we just be nice?
seriously people. as jane used to say, "what is the one rule at yl?" and everyone would yell"be nice!" because, really, that encompasses just about everything.
today i am frustrated. not with young life. just with some aspects of my life altogether. while i had a great morning having breakfast with some awesome high school friends, i am so sad about a couple of things that happened this week to me and while i am trying to forget about it... it's hard.
in essence three people have just made me want to cry and one actually succeeded. in their defense, they all didn't know that i was just on a roll this week. ugh. i don't want to make it sound like i am a whiner, cause i'm not. but when three people i really care about either don't give me the time of day (this person only seems to be my friend when it suits him) or say some things about something i am extremely sensitive about then that will set me over the edge. and don't play the northeast card with me. that's no excuse.
i need to protect their identities so i can't go into further explanation but i just wanted to vent a little hehehehe. i know we all have bad days or weeks. just combine it with being sick, moving, and tons of snow and i am ready for a vacation...or a drink.;)
seriously people. as jane used to say, "what is the one rule at yl?" and everyone would yell"be nice!" because, really, that encompasses just about everything.
today i am frustrated. not with young life. just with some aspects of my life altogether. while i had a great morning having breakfast with some awesome high school friends, i am so sad about a couple of things that happened this week to me and while i am trying to forget about it... it's hard.
in essence three people have just made me want to cry and one actually succeeded. in their defense, they all didn't know that i was just on a roll this week. ugh. i don't want to make it sound like i am a whiner, cause i'm not. but when three people i really care about either don't give me the time of day (this person only seems to be my friend when it suits him) or say some things about something i am extremely sensitive about then that will set me over the edge. and don't play the northeast card with me. that's no excuse.
i need to protect their identities so i can't go into further explanation but i just wanted to vent a little hehehehe. i know we all have bad days or weeks. just combine it with being sick, moving, and tons of snow and i am ready for a vacation...or a drink.;)
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
So winter weekend was really fun. I will post pics later today. The kids we had were awesome. Even though our numbers drastically dropped and I was totally bummed about that - it was still a totally FUN time. There was snow all weekend up there so that made for extra good times.
Today I am home sick. But, I really need to just try to ignore it and get some stuff done. I move my heavy stuff tomorrow which means I won't be around to do work tomorrow. I have club tomorrow night so I need to prepare today. Plus, I need to get ready for my big stuff to be moved tomorrow. AAAAHHH! All of this while I am sick and just want to rest. I think I got sick from this weekend. I dunno. Doesn't really matter. I hate doctors so I am going to try to stick it out. But, school+moving+work+getting ready for the holidays+the million holiday parties I am invited to+sick = a very stressed Ashley. HELP!
School yesterday was "soooooo good!" I got the highest grade in my class (out of 50 people) on a counseling skills test! I am not bragging here - this is just good for me. I am kinda semi-smart but not the top of my class smart by any means. So, anyway, it made my day. Now I need people to "practice" on...ha ha ha Any takers?;)
There is snow here in Flemington. I guess the cold weather is here to stay. It's not so bad.
Hmmm...OK, I better get going. I need to get to work even though I feel like "yonke." OK - who knows what that means??? Any Spanish speakers?
Maybe I will work on my Christmas cards tonight. Ugh, NO! I need to pack. Alright, hasta.
Today I am home sick. But, I really need to just try to ignore it and get some stuff done. I move my heavy stuff tomorrow which means I won't be around to do work tomorrow. I have club tomorrow night so I need to prepare today. Plus, I need to get ready for my big stuff to be moved tomorrow. AAAAHHH! All of this while I am sick and just want to rest. I think I got sick from this weekend. I dunno. Doesn't really matter. I hate doctors so I am going to try to stick it out. But, school+moving+work+getting ready for the holidays+the million holiday parties I am invited to+sick = a very stressed Ashley. HELP!
School yesterday was "soooooo good!" I got the highest grade in my class (out of 50 people) on a counseling skills test! I am not bragging here - this is just good for me. I am kinda semi-smart but not the top of my class smart by any means. So, anyway, it made my day. Now I need people to "practice" on...ha ha ha Any takers?;)
There is snow here in Flemington. I guess the cold weather is here to stay. It's not so bad.
Hmmm...OK, I better get going. I need to get to work even though I feel like "yonke." OK - who knows what that means??? Any Spanish speakers?
Maybe I will work on my Christmas cards tonight. Ugh, NO! I need to pack. Alright, hasta.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
The Kingsburg coffee pot and our dala horse. You can find these dala horses all over town. If you haven't guessed it already, Kingsburg is a town founded by Swedes and we uphold many Swedish traditions, customs, and architecture. It's a really cute little town in the heart of CA. If any of you ever want to go home with me, let me know. You are always welcome. (And I know many of you are from there or have been there already.;))
Monday, November 28, 2005
Hey everyone…hope your Thanksgiving was great.
My last week just flew by. I went to CA on Tuesday and came home last night. It was a whirlwind and I’m sorry I hardly got to see any of you. I just had so little time and really needed to spend time with my family. But, I will be home for quite a while in Dec. so I will definitely be catching up with all of you then!! Can’t wait!
But, my time home was good. It was warm and that was so weird for me compared to cold NJ. (It snowed here on Thanksgiving…I was glad to miss it!!) I loved seeing all the flowers blooming, fruit growing and all the time I got to spend outside. Cen Cal is so great. It’s always nice to be home.
Now I am busy, busy, busy. This weekend I have winter camp and then I have the big move. In the midst of that I have so much office work to do and tons of kids I want to hang out with before we break for Christmas. Yikes! It’s good to be busy and I am trying not to stress.
School (PBU) is awesome! I can’t believe the semester is almost over. It went by so quickly. I wish you all could go through this program. You would love it. I just got done reading a book (one of many) for school entitled Objects of His Affection by Scotty Smith. I HIGHLY recommend it!!
The pic above is of my parents and Mille. I took this the morning of Thanksgiving. OK, I am going to try to get myself to bed. I need to get back on EC time!
Hey – anyone want to go to a hockey game with me?
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Sunday, November 20, 2005
I stayed up until 2:30 this morning to watch State play USC. Although I was sad to not be there in person (my whole family was) I was there in spirit by watching it on TV. (I was, however, there in 1992, the last time State was at USC.) It was quite a game! Even though we didn't win, the Bulldogs played their hearts out. It was one of the best games I have ever seen!!
It made national headlines - here is one such article...
What a game!
Bulldogs come oh so close to knocking off the No. 1 Trojans in a 50-42 stunner.
By David White / The Fresno Bee
Fresno State played USC tough despite the turnovers. How will this game impact the BCS, the AP? Where do you think the Bulldogs should be ranked?
LOS ANGELES — Could you see it?
The toppling of the unbeatable USC football empire in the throes of the mighty Los Angeles Coliseum.
An anticipated burst into the national top 10 for just the second time in school history.
An invitation to a Bowl Championship Series game, such as the Fiesta Bowl that, though a wild long shot, was still a tempting one at that.
It was all so teasingly close for 16th-ranked Fresno State, only for the Bulldogs to watch the two-time defending national champion Trojans dash away with a 50-42 victory before 90,007 fans Saturday night.
Just like that, the Bulldogs went from would-be world-shockers to USC's 33rd straight victim.
Fresno State is left to resume its quest for its first outright Western Athletic Conference title under coach Pat Hill. Beat Nevada and Louisiana Tech the next two weeks, and an invitation to the $1.35 million Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31 in Memphis, Tenn., is likely to follow.
"Yes, we're going to invite them," said Liberty Bowl executive director Steve Ehrhart, adding that details must be worked out with the WAC office before anything is made official.
"That's why I'm here. They're our team."
That news will be of little consolation to a Bulldogs team that had all the makings of an upset in the first half and as late as the fourth quarter.
Fresno State led the Trojans 21-13 at halftime, and pulled to within six points late in the third quarter. The Bulldogs got to 41-34 with 9:59 left in the game and later took a 42-41 lead.
The Bulldogs weren't able to close the deal, but hardly hurt themselves
Here's my answers to Jen's questions...
1. How tall are you? 5' 41/2"
2. Do you own a gun? No. But I know several people who do.
3. Rehab? Yes -lots of counseling from my fellow students in my current grad classes.
4. Have you ever killed an animal? Yes-although unintentionally!
5. Are you Irish? Absolutely! Anyone who knows anything about me knows I am.
6. What do you think of hot-dogs? They're OK. I agree with Jen though, corn dogs are yummy -especially Fresno Fair ones.
7. What's your favorite Christmas song? O Holy Night
8. What is (are) your favorite sound(s)? certain people's voices, classical piano, the ocean, my dad laughing
9. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? I don't handle food or drink all that well in the morning so preferably nothing.
10. Do you do push-ups? Um, do push-up ice creams count?
11. Have you ever done illegal drugs? No.
12. Have you been shot? No, but dreamed that I have before.
13. Have you ever been hospitalized? Not overnight, no. PTL!
14. Do you take painkillers? I try not to. Ever since I worked for a DC I really have come to believe in natural medicine approaches, but believe me I do give in from time to time!
15. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex? I wouldn't want to do anything to lure them. That's mainpulative and I have been on a soapbox about that lately!
16. Do you own a knife? Yes but they are all in my kitchen.
17. Do you have ADD/ADHD? No.
18. Do you love the pain a tattoo brings? I'll find out in the near future.
19. Name Four Drinks You Regularly Drink: Water, wild cherry pepsi, apple juice, caramel apple ciders from Starbucks
20. What's in your CD Player? Chris Tomlin
21. What's under your bed? a whole bunch of crap
22. Current Hair? brown as always, nothing to get excited about, although it does have highlights
23. What are you wearing? slippers, jeans, brown turtleneck sweater, white puffer vest, and LONG JOHNS!!
24. Current Worry? getting this paper done
25. Current Love? at the moment it is my heater which is now working. I LOVE being warm.
26. Current Hates? papers
27. Favorite Place To Be? I have many favorites...anywhere with friends or family.
28. Least Favorite Place To Be? traffic jam when I am running late
29. If You Could Play any Instrument? Well, I play the piano and clarinet - but I would love to be able to play the piano on a professional level or play guitar at any level!
30. Favorite Color(s)? Red.
31. Person(s) From Your Past You Wish You Could see again? I never met my grandfather.
32. Where Would You Like To Go To College (University)? I love the school I am currently attending and all the schools I attended in my past (except FCC ha!).
33. Where Do you want to live? Anyone who knows me knows that. But only the Lord knows where I will end up.
34. Favorite food? Italian
36. Number of pillows you sleep with?-- 1
37. What do you wear when you go to sleep? PJs of course!
38. What were you doing at 12AM last night? At a hockey game in Philly...and I got to go down on the ice afterward -AWESOME.
39. What do you think you'll be doing in 10 years? Hopefully being a wife and mom.
40. Are you paranoid? Can be, yes.
41. First piercing and/or tattoo? My ears when I was in the 3rd grade.
42. Last person you yelled at? In person I don't know??? I think I had a bad dream recently where I yelled at someone, but I don't want to post it and then make that person feel bad.
44. Last thing you ate? Food at Ruby Tuesdays in P'burg with Hannah.
45. If you could be a pirate, would you? Of course. I would want Carrie to be a pirate with me.
46. Do you have an iPod? Not yet...too cheap.
47. When, why, and where did you last vomit? I honestly don't remember but I've come very close on several occasions lately.
48. What's in your pockets right now? Nothing, maybe a hair band?
49. What color are your walls? white
50. last thing that made you laugh? The Fresno State/USC game.
51. Any pets? I claim Mille even though she is in CA. I would like to get a dog someday.
52. Do you have any piercings? Yes. Two in my right ear. Three in my left. One in my nose.
53. If you were a crayon what color would you be? Burnt Sienna
54. Have you ever won any awards? Yes.
55. How many TV's do you have in your house? Two.
56. Have you ever sprained/broken/fractured a bone? Yes- WAY too many times.
58. Who do you tell your dreams to? Lots of people. I'm blessed with good listeners in my life.
59. If you could pick one living person to meet who would it be? The president. I like him.
60. What do you think of the person who sent this to you? Jen is a true and caring friend who has a gentle spirit. I love and miss her.
1. How tall are you? 5' 41/2"
2. Do you own a gun? No. But I know several people who do.
3. Rehab? Yes -lots of counseling from my fellow students in my current grad classes.
4. Have you ever killed an animal? Yes-although unintentionally!
5. Are you Irish? Absolutely! Anyone who knows anything about me knows I am.
6. What do you think of hot-dogs? They're OK. I agree with Jen though, corn dogs are yummy -especially Fresno Fair ones.
7. What's your favorite Christmas song? O Holy Night
8. What is (are) your favorite sound(s)? certain people's voices, classical piano, the ocean, my dad laughing
9. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? I don't handle food or drink all that well in the morning so preferably nothing.
10. Do you do push-ups? Um, do push-up ice creams count?
11. Have you ever done illegal drugs? No.
12. Have you been shot? No, but dreamed that I have before.
13. Have you ever been hospitalized? Not overnight, no. PTL!
14. Do you take painkillers? I try not to. Ever since I worked for a DC I really have come to believe in natural medicine approaches, but believe me I do give in from time to time!
15. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex? I wouldn't want to do anything to lure them. That's mainpulative and I have been on a soapbox about that lately!
16. Do you own a knife? Yes but they are all in my kitchen.
17. Do you have ADD/ADHD? No.
18. Do you love the pain a tattoo brings? I'll find out in the near future.
19. Name Four Drinks You Regularly Drink: Water, wild cherry pepsi, apple juice, caramel apple ciders from Starbucks
20. What's in your CD Player? Chris Tomlin
21. What's under your bed? a whole bunch of crap
22. Current Hair? brown as always, nothing to get excited about, although it does have highlights
23. What are you wearing? slippers, jeans, brown turtleneck sweater, white puffer vest, and LONG JOHNS!!
24. Current Worry? getting this paper done
25. Current Love? at the moment it is my heater which is now working. I LOVE being warm.
26. Current Hates? papers
27. Favorite Place To Be? I have many favorites...anywhere with friends or family.
28. Least Favorite Place To Be? traffic jam when I am running late
29. If You Could Play any Instrument? Well, I play the piano and clarinet - but I would love to be able to play the piano on a professional level or play guitar at any level!
30. Favorite Color(s)? Red.
31. Person(s) From Your Past You Wish You Could see again? I never met my grandfather.
32. Where Would You Like To Go To College (University)? I love the school I am currently attending and all the schools I attended in my past (except FCC ha!).
33. Where Do you want to live? Anyone who knows me knows that. But only the Lord knows where I will end up.
34. Favorite food? Italian
36. Number of pillows you sleep with?-- 1
37. What do you wear when you go to sleep? PJs of course!
38. What were you doing at 12AM last night? At a hockey game in Philly...and I got to go down on the ice afterward -AWESOME.
39. What do you think you'll be doing in 10 years? Hopefully being a wife and mom.
40. Are you paranoid? Can be, yes.
41. First piercing and/or tattoo? My ears when I was in the 3rd grade.
42. Last person you yelled at? In person I don't know??? I think I had a bad dream recently where I yelled at someone, but I don't want to post it and then make that person feel bad.
44. Last thing you ate? Food at Ruby Tuesdays in P'burg with Hannah.
45. If you could be a pirate, would you? Of course. I would want Carrie to be a pirate with me.
46. Do you have an iPod? Not yet...too cheap.
47. When, why, and where did you last vomit? I honestly don't remember but I've come very close on several occasions lately.
48. What's in your pockets right now? Nothing, maybe a hair band?
49. What color are your walls? white
50. last thing that made you laugh? The Fresno State/USC game.
51. Any pets? I claim Mille even though she is in CA. I would like to get a dog someday.
52. Do you have any piercings? Yes. Two in my right ear. Three in my left. One in my nose.
53. If you were a crayon what color would you be? Burnt Sienna
54. Have you ever won any awards? Yes.
55. How many TV's do you have in your house? Two.
56. Have you ever sprained/broken/fractured a bone? Yes- WAY too many times.
58. Who do you tell your dreams to? Lots of people. I'm blessed with good listeners in my life.
59. If you could pick one living person to meet who would it be? The president. I like him.
60. What do you think of the person who sent this to you? Jen is a true and caring friend who has a gentle spirit. I love and miss her.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
10 Favorites
Favorite Color: I am on a red kick lately
Favorite Food: Italian or lately I always want cheese sticks.
Favorite Band/Singer: Any of my friends who are talented in that way.
Favorite Hobby: Traveling w/ fun people!!
Favorite Movie: So hard to choose! Maybe You've Got Mail??
Favorite Flower: Holla for Gerber Daisies!!
Favorite Season: Fall for sure!
Favorite Day of the Week: It changes every week.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite Time of Day: Late afternoon or night, definitely not morning.
9 Currents
Current Mood: kinda bored, but that will change in like 10 mins.
Current Clothes: jeans, brown shirt, pink puffer vest, and don't die of shock, I am actually wearing make up
Current Underwear Color: I have to check I can't remember...lol...pink
Current Desktop Picture: a pic from The Village
Current Nail Color: none and they look pretty darn bad, it's embarrassing
Current Time: 4:25 P.M.
Current Surroundings: my office
Current Annoyances: knowing I still need to go run errands for club - what a procrastinator
Current Thoughts: nervous about club talk tonight
8 Firsts
First Best Friend: my mom
First Screen Name: my only one. represent! amp4yl
First Pet: English Springer Spaniel named Heidi
First Tattoo: no tattoos yet - but soon
First Crush: 1st grade in Texas...Tim Green
First Music Owned: How embarassing - I loved Lionel Ritchie's Dancing on the Ceiling. It was my first "tape!"
First Car: 1992 Toyota Tercel on my 16th bday
7 Lasts
Last Cigarette: hmmm...sometime in 1998.
Last Drink: wine at Carol's party a couple of weeks ago
Last Time on Drugs: never
Last Kiss: from who, I have to narrow it down ya know!;)
Last Movie Watched: Wedding Date - it was OK
Last CD Played: OK, I am a sucker for Christmas music even if it isn't Thanksgiving yet. Clay Aiken's Christmas CD
6 Have You Evers
Have you ever dated one of your best friends? yes
Have you ever broken the law? Yes, more then I should (i.e. speeding)
Have you ever been arrested? no
Have you ever skinny dipped? no
Have you ever been on television? yes
Have you ever kissed someone you didn't know? no
5 Places You've Been
Canada
Sweden
England
Mexico
Netherlands
4 People You Can Tell Anything To
God
Suzanne
Jane
Kristin
And many more. I am blessed with awesome friends and many people know way too much about me whether they want to or not anyway;)
3 Things
3 things you can hear right now:
music on stereo
My typing
footsteps
3 things you can't live without:
God
love/relationships in every form
laughter
3 things you do when you're bored:
my blog...lol
take a nap
go for a drive
2 Choices
Black or white: white
Hot or cold: cold
1 Thing You Want To Do Before You Die
that's tough...I can't give just one!! Among other things...get out of debt!
Favorite Color: I am on a red kick lately
Favorite Food: Italian or lately I always want cheese sticks.
Favorite Band/Singer: Any of my friends who are talented in that way.
Favorite Hobby: Traveling w/ fun people!!
Favorite Movie: So hard to choose! Maybe You've Got Mail??
Favorite Flower: Holla for Gerber Daisies!!
Favorite Season: Fall for sure!
Favorite Day of the Week: It changes every week.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite Time of Day: Late afternoon or night, definitely not morning.
9 Currents
Current Mood: kinda bored, but that will change in like 10 mins.
Current Clothes: jeans, brown shirt, pink puffer vest, and don't die of shock, I am actually wearing make up
Current Underwear Color: I have to check I can't remember...lol...pink
Current Desktop Picture: a pic from The Village
Current Nail Color: none and they look pretty darn bad, it's embarrassing
Current Time: 4:25 P.M.
Current Surroundings: my office
Current Annoyances: knowing I still need to go run errands for club - what a procrastinator
Current Thoughts: nervous about club talk tonight
8 Firsts
First Best Friend: my mom
First Screen Name: my only one. represent! amp4yl
First Pet: English Springer Spaniel named Heidi
First Tattoo: no tattoos yet - but soon
First Crush: 1st grade in Texas...Tim Green
First Music Owned: How embarassing - I loved Lionel Ritchie's Dancing on the Ceiling. It was my first "tape!"
First Car: 1992 Toyota Tercel on my 16th bday
7 Lasts
Last Cigarette: hmmm...sometime in 1998.
Last Drink: wine at Carol's party a couple of weeks ago
Last Time on Drugs: never
Last Kiss: from who, I have to narrow it down ya know!;)
Last Movie Watched: Wedding Date - it was OK
Last CD Played: OK, I am a sucker for Christmas music even if it isn't Thanksgiving yet. Clay Aiken's Christmas CD
6 Have You Evers
Have you ever dated one of your best friends? yes
Have you ever broken the law? Yes, more then I should (i.e. speeding)
Have you ever been arrested? no
Have you ever skinny dipped? no
Have you ever been on television? yes
Have you ever kissed someone you didn't know? no
5 Places You've Been
Canada
Sweden
England
Mexico
Netherlands
4 People You Can Tell Anything To
God
Suzanne
Jane
Kristin
And many more. I am blessed with awesome friends and many people know way too much about me whether they want to or not anyway;)
3 Things
3 things you can hear right now:
music on stereo
My typing
footsteps
3 things you can't live without:
God
love/relationships in every form
laughter
3 things you do when you're bored:
my blog...lol
take a nap
go for a drive
2 Choices
Black or white: white
Hot or cold: cold
1 Thing You Want To Do Before You Die
that's tough...I can't give just one!! Among other things...get out of debt!
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