Friday, September 28, 2012

OFFER ACCEPTED!!

Phil and I have been doing some house hunting and after putting in bids on three places we finally have an accepted offer!!!!

So now that that is done its time for all the inspections... We've completed some inspections but not all of them yet so the process isn't over yet and it isn't ours yet.. but we are on our way!!!

I wanted to post some pictures to show you what we are getting...
Its a one story ranch with a big basement.. Three bedrooms 1 Bath and evening a dining room/breakfast nook for a table so that way I can entertain company coming over!!! Super excited about that part...
Anyway here are some pictures

 This is the front....

 Phil's little car in the driveway....  I can picture the Alero there hahah

 Living room needs a paint job but look at that window!!! I'm thinking a big fat Christmas tree will look great there!!!!!

 Cute kitchen with plenty of cupboard space for me!! And room for a dishwasher!! Hooray for not doing dishes!!!

Sorry I forgot to rotate this one but it's my dining room hahah... again it needs a paint job but we can fix that!!! Hooray for dining rooms!!! (I don't have one now)


ok thats it for now... keep your fingers crossed for us!!!

God Bless!!!!

Monday, September 24, 2012

The List: the final day

30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for

1) An act of kindness
2) My ability to smile and laugh
3) My intelligence
4) My future contribution to the world of science
5) How amazing my future kids will be (how I was a good mom)
6) How I was a good friend, sister, daughter, wife
7) My faith in God
8) My heart
9) My passion and dedication
10) Never pretending to be something Im not

Friday, September 21, 2012

The List: day 29

29. What do you think people misunderstand most about you?

hmmm
I think people most often misunderstand my intentions... Like when it comes to giving presentations at school... Often I am petrified of talking in front of my peers and mentors and I feel insignificant like Im grasping at straws but to compensate I try to sound as confident as possible so they just assume I know what I am talking about but evidently this comes off as a "Im better than you" attitude which was never ever my intention especially since well over 75% of the department is way smarter than me.. this is just one example... but I think its the most commonly misunderstood and  Im not really sure how to make it better....

Thursday, September 20, 2012

The List: Day 28

28. What is your love language?

I had no idea what this meant so I googled it...

" Of the countless ways we can show love to one another, five key categories, or five love languages, proved to be universal and comprehensive—everyone has a love language, and we all identify primarily with one of the five love languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch."


I am going to guess either its words of affirmation or quality time....
Money doesn't matter, I dont need someone to be next to me to feel loved and I dont need them to do stuff for me to feel loved... I just want to be with them and to be listened 

Thats my answer and Im stickin to it hahaha

The List: day 27

27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?

hmmm...
I like my smile... I've fond of my dimple and I love that people notice it.... I feel like if I can smile at someone and make them smile back then my day is complete....

If that doesn't count then I choose my fingers which sounds random but I have my moms hands... Long thin fingers with long thin nails... though mom's is aged I see her in my hands and I hope they have all the amazing stories to tell one day like hers does....

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The List: day 26

THE LIST:

1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrasing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
14. Describe 5 strengths you have.
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What is your love language?
29. What do you think people misunderstand most about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for


 26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?

hmmmm
That everyone else is wrong....
I feel like we live in a society where people believe that their way is the only way and that they are the only one who knows the truth....
Believe this and you will go to hell.... believe that and you will go to hell

all people should work... I don't have to work because of this reason....
Democrat.... no republican...

You're wrong I'm right.....
blonde... brunette....
boxers... briefs.....
Etc........

No one is right about everything and no one is wrong about everything
Accept people for their differences and embrace differences...
Live and let live
Love unconditionally
Move on....



Peace and Love xoxox

The List: Day 25

25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?

hmmm

Im gonna go with Marilyn Monroe... I want to know what she was actually like and I want to know if she really was amazing. I want to see waht she looks like close up and I want to know if she's said all the things she claimed to have said.... I want to know what kind of woman she was and what's happened in her life.

We would have an extravagant dinner.... I would cook but it would be a multi course dinner and we wouldnt leave the house... I wouldnt want to freak anyone out by having dinner with a dead woman hahaa

The list: Day 24

24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.



Pretty much the same I think....  We were always very close and still are...
My dad's side of the family used to be closer to us but they are pretty much gone now so that has changed but my mom's side of the family is still very close and I love all my sisters and brother very much so that definitely hasn't changed. I feel very blessed to have the remaining family that I have left.
Love you Mom, Dad, Gail, Donna, Ray, and Jenni
xoxoxox

The List: Day 23

23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them


1) Reading... it lets me escape reality

2) Playing outside... I love me some vitamin D!!!

3) Exercise... tension reliever and lets me get outside my own head

4) Cooking... I like trying new things and feeding Phil (two birds one stone)

5) Taking Photos... Reminds me of good times!!

Monday, September 17, 2012

I owe you three days update

23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?

these are the three ill write tonight or tomorrow
sorry for the delay

Friday, September 14, 2012

The List: day 22

22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?'

5yrs: married and graduated with my PhD in microbiology
10yrs: kids... maybe 2 by then and working either in industry or education
15yrs: still only 2 maybe 4 kids living in a nice home, student loans paid off, investing in my childrens futures

beyond those details I dont know hahah
Guess Ill have to wait and see!!

The List: day 21

Im going home this weekend so you are getting the next three days of posts

THE LIST:

1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrasing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
14. Describe 5 strengths you have.
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What is your love language?
29. What do you think people misundertand most about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for


  21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?

hmmm tough one....
options would be Fly, Telepathy, See through stuff, strength, faster than a speeding bullet, invisibility, OHH MIND CONTROL

I PICK MIND CONTROL

I would totally want to control peoples minds.. I would only use my power for good not evil.... I would never ever use it on anyone in my life like friends family or coworkers. I would begin by creating peace throughout the world... Expose all dirty politicians and force them into a life of truth and honesty... Fix the world in a sense.... That could be fun...

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Sad Face

So this is starting to get frustrating... and sucks big time... Phil and I have been looking at houses for months now... We have put bids in on THREE!! Count them... THREE houses and we haven't gotten a single one.... People are actually paying cash above the sale amount.... How are we ever supposed to have a chance at one with that kind of thing happening... Phil and I dont have 50 grand or more just laying around so we can invest in a property... We struggle and survive and want a starter house.... Maybe God has a bigger plan and our perfect house in mind but I sure wish he'd show it to us soon... We'd love to have one before I leave in 6 weeks.... GRRR... I just want one to work out for us... I actually really liked this one we just lost too... Guess Im gonna have to do some research and see what I can do to fix this... and soon....


since i dont want to be a complete downer Ill end this post with the fact that I got a penguin today.. He is a cute little stress ball in the shape of a penguin.. Got him from Promega and he is in my office sitting on my desk content as could be... Love him hahaha oh I also got a free shirt but the penguin is way cooler hahah

The List: day 20

20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood


1) I remember when Dad used to be on the maintenance committee at Church... He would go over on the weekends to fix stuff and I'd go along... Most of the time he'd start out letting me help.. I'd hold stuff hand him stuff or sit and pretend to listen... Eventually I'd get bored and end up going up to the pulpit with a hymn book in my hand then proceed to go through it and belt out every song I recognized haha... I couldn't possibly have been good cause I've never been a great singer but I like doing it and hopefully God appreciated the effort haha. My poor dad had to listen to it... all the time hahahah He sure is a good sport! I was in the middle of one of these "concerts" when I met Father Fred for the first time. He came in to drop off stuff and introduced himself to Dad and I... I don't think he'll ever let me live that one down hahaha

2) I remember cooking with Mom... We'd cook at home and for the church... Every year there was this big Knights of Columbus breakfast and mom was always asked to cook for it. We'd go to Chief in Bryan and get all the ingredients then head to the school basement where we would proceed to cook. We made gravy and biscuits, eggs, all kinds of stuff... There were these big huge pots that we'd make the gravy in it held gallons which always amazed me hahah. Go figure, my mom cooking for a crowd (with our family thats a normal occurrence our family is huge haha) Anyway there was a bunch of women who would come help serve breakfast and one time we were prepping that morning and one of the ladies asked mom and I to sing for her and so we did... "Will the Circle be Unbroken" I never forgot that... I love my mom

3) HAHA ok this one is for Teresia.... There was this time when T came over to play with me when we were younger... We got the bright idea to go over to the school yard to play that way we didnt break anything at home or get in my parents way... So we grab a frisbee and head over where we proceed to play in the small area between the school and the old convent which was being occupied by the Petersons at the time. Anyway a few minutes into it T throws the frisbee to me, it goes severely off course and it breaks a window hahaha... yea yea I know you saw that coming... but anyway We had to go get my dad, he bought a new window and replaced it.... Right out of my allowance fund hahaha Love you Teresia!!!

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

The List: Day 19

19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?


Realistically... Near my parents and family but still near a city so maybe a suburb of Toledo. Although Im really liking the Cincinnati area so maybe if I can convince my parents to move down here it'd be perfect hahaha... I can make any place a home though so wherever Phil and I end up will be the perfect place....

Unrealistically.... ITALY!!! I would love to learn Italian and live on a hillside in a vineyard growing my own food and buying breads from local markets... I would love the view and cherish every day... I would spend the weekends traveling through the countryside and seeing the tourist attractions but I would come home to my own villa somewhere where the neighbors are kind and the food is good hahaha

Monday, September 10, 2012

The list: Day 18

18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?


I have had to forgive myself for my shortcomings.... Every time I let myself down I hold on to it... for a long time... it takes time and I'm not very good at it.... I still have trouble forgetting or letting go so I feel like this is a continuing struggle for me... One that I will continue to work at as time goes on....

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Im going home this weekend so you are getting the next three days of posts

THE LIST:

1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrasing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
14. Describe 5 strengths you have.
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What is your love language?
29. What do you think people misundertand most about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.

15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?


Friday: Day 15:
If I were an animal I'd be a giraffe... I'd be tall for once and people would think I was awesome hahah


Saturday: Day 16:
5 greatest accomplishments? in no specific order....
1) My education and being able to say I got into medical school and graduate school
2) My relationship with Phil
3) The friendships that I have made
4)  My family relationships
5) My independence and ability to care for myself


Sunday: Day 17:
Its not that I wish I was great at something specific I just wish I could be great at something.. anything really... Ive kind of always been a jack of all trades master to none kind of girl... Ive done a lot of stuff tried a lot of stuff and never became a master at anything
I was an okay softball player, a terrible basketball player, I survived cross country, I was ok at the flute and guitar, I was an okay singer, I survived caving, I get decent grades never top of the class, etc... etc... etc... I just wish I had one great talent that people would be like "oh Amber's great at that"
who knows maybe Ill find my niche one day... Maybe Ill be a great wife or great mother or great scientist or great teacher... we'll have to wait and find out I guess


God Bless and I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!!



The List: day 14

14. Describe 5 strengths you have


1) I think I'm intelligent/motivated which can be a strength most of the time
2) I think I'm well organized
3) I am capable of loving fully and with my whole heart (best strength and great weakness)
4) Willing to help people whenever possible
5) My faith is a great strength even to myself

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

The List: day 13

13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have



1) My family: I would always drop what I was doing and run home if they needed me

2) People who need help: I cant help but help... Id give my last dollar to a mother on the streets if she needed it....

3) Scary Movies: I'd put aside all productivity and watch a scary movie if offered to me

4) Peanut Butter... I love it... enough said hahaha

5) Phil: I just can't seem to say No to him... grrr

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

The List: Day 12

THE LIST:

1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrasing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
14. Describe 5 strengths you have.
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What is your love language?
29. What do you think people misundertand most about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.



 12. Describe a typical day in your current life.


OH yayee this one is epically easy...
Today is Tuesday so I will explain Tuesday hahah

Phil's alarm went off at 5:50am. I kiss him and he goes to shower and get ready for work.
My alarm goes off at 6:30am. I get up put my hair up and put on work out clothes
6:45-6:50am We both leave at the same time, him going to work and me going to the work out room in the club house
6:50-7:45ish Run on the treadmill with occasional weight lifting too
7:45-8:00am Breakfast of oatmeal
8-8:45 get ready for work (Shower, brush teeth, dress etc...)
8:45 head to work
9:00 am start research
Because its tuesday Ecolunch from 12:15-1pm
1pm back to research
4-5:15 Seminar with the whole department
5:15 head home
5:30 get home and head to the gym
5:40-7:00 Bicycle and weightlifting in the gym while reading my latest novel
7:00 come home to Phil and make us dinner
9:00 Crawl into bed to relax for awhile and chat with Phil and catch up on our days
10pm ish Bed Time (yes I know Im an old woman but I like my sleep and we get up early)

Lather Rinse Repeat hahahah

Thats a typical work day for me!!!

God Bless

Monday, September 3, 2012

The List: Day 11

11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.


1) Hypocrites
2) Two faced people
3) when people think they are above others
4) Girls wearing tights without a skirt or something over them.. wearing them as pants
5) Extremely messy people
6) Talking during class so I can't hear (mumbling counts too)
7) Inconsiderate neighbors
8) Not listening when someone is talking to them
9) Super drunk people acting like they are 12 yrs old
10) stupid college kids walking across the street at night in dark colors so I almost hit them (or them just not looking and assuming the world revolves around them....



Phil is telling me there are a lot more relevant ones but neither of us can remember them right now haha so TBA I guess hahaha

The List: day 10

10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.


Oh goodness... I don't know... I have done a ton of embarrassing stuff hahaha
hmmm
I fell down the steps of the church in front of everyone and cut my leg up really well....

ummm
I fell on my butt at work in front of a ton of customers while I was working at applebees

ummm
let me think I embarrass myself constantly hahah

Sunday, September 2, 2012

The List Day 9

9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.


1) My Mother: She helped form me and shape me into who I am... she taught me to cook and clean and be a strong independent woman

2) My father: He also helped to form and shape me into who I am... He is strong and Trustworthy, kind and sweet at the same time. He taught me to drive and work a chainsaw and build stuff too... He is a jack of all trades

3) My sisters: They have always been there for me and they are who I grew up looking towards and modelling myself after them. They have even been there too when I needed them from far away and they drove to see me when I was down on my luck and a little sister doesn't forget stuff like that... It meant the world to me...

4) My big brother: He acts like a jerk big scary guy to most people but I know him differently.. He is the guy who protects me and would throw himself in front of train for me... He is strong and honest almost to a fault.. he tells it how it is and he isn't going to lie to anyone and he wont talk behind your back, he'll say it to your face.... He has my best interest at heart and he works hard for his family and he is a huge influence on me

5) Aubrey: I met her when I was young and she was a youth adviser for a church sponsored trip to Cedar Point.. She and I have been friends ever since and we can go months without talking and pick right back up where we left off... The thing that makes her an influence though is her love of family.... She adopted an entire family of kids and she accepted them into her home with husband. The things she has been through and the magic she makes happen just makes her a role model for anyone who knows her...

6) Teresia and Corissa: They have been my best friends since I was 5 years old and have stood by me even when I didnt deserve it and therefore they have been a huge influence for me. They have even grown up before my eyes and become beautiful women... One has an adorable son and one is recently engaged so I look forward to participating in these new aspects of their lives

Ok we are going to just do 7... Ive decided I dont want to just "come up" with three more so Im going to end on 7 so I don't start bull shitting left and right

7) Phil: He gave me faith in love again and he taught me to believe in love and romance again..... He has been my strength and my rock and my provider.. He takes care of me, guides me and loves me... He lets me love him and take care of him too.... He has become so much to do me and I don't doubt that he will continue to influence me for the rest of my life....