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junipersky) wrote2010-04-20 04:09 pm
junipersky) wrote2010-04-20 04:09 pm
Back Home
It's so crazy. I've been in Houston sans the most important man in my life, and now I'm in Utah practically attached at the hip to him. Now that I'm back I'm not sure at all how I managed to get along without having him with me for the last few months. Let me back up....
My student teaching ended on Thursday, April 15. Zenobia, Todd, Ms. Barrera, Ms. Willis and Mrs. Garrero all conspired to throw me a party. They bought a big cake (As soon as possible I'll post pictures!!) had the kids make cards etc. I cried... basically all through it. Best gift- A treasure box. Large wooden box caved as a treasure chest. As a teacher, I feel it important to note that this is AWESOME and I could do a million things with it!! Well, the day ended with lots of kids crying and asking if I could stay and when would I be back. Said good bye to them, packed up, helped a mother a bit, and then had to say goodbye to Zenobia. I never thought I'd become friends with my mentor teacher, but I really did. She is very sweet and helped me so much.
Upon getting out I cried my way to Drivers Auto where they fixed the belt on my car and rotated my tires. They were so sweet, they rotated my tires for free. Yeah, it was only a savings of $20, but... As I have no job... that's pretty nice. Alright. Got the car fixed, read through all of my things and headed home. Rosemary was with her grandchildren that night so I was able to pack for hours with music and talking to Taylor and frequent breaks.
Get up the next morning. Taylor didn't fly into Dallas until 1:20 so I headed out a bit later. Dallas Airport is weird, but I kinda like how organized their parking system was. You got a ticket as you entered and then when you left you gave them your ticked and REGARDLESS of where you parked you payed the amount the time you spent there demanded.
Waiting for Taylor was torture, but seeing him was worth it. He hates flying so it was a huge relief to him too. I almost didn't want to let go of him to start walking to pick up his bag and get to the car.
I figure if we can stand each other after so many hours in a car we're in good standing for the future. We drove from Dallas to Wichita Kansas. Did you know that I-35 through that area (Kansas Border and Wichita) is a toll road? Who knew?! Almost got lost in OK City because of misleading signs. One of my pet peeves is backseat drivers, esp if I follow their instructions and they're wrong!! Anyway, we got back on track and as soon as we did that I said sorry for getting annoyed at him. It's not like he's ever been to Oklahoma City before either.
Anyway, stayed over in Wichita, then drove all the way to Gypsum the next day. My car was acting sluggish with all the weight so he didn't learn to drive. Meaning, I drove the whole way. Long, long, long drive. Though (don't tell anyone!) I really liked some of the new Mountain Dews that are out. Disturbia was very tasty- kinda like a limeaid. Yum.
Taylor came to church with me on Sunday and it was SO much fun to introduce him around. Everyone is super excited about me getting married. It was almost like being newly engaged again! Mom and Taylor and I talked wedding stuff, got some things figured out ladida...
Had eye/dentist appointments. Got new lenses in my glasses. Should have sprang the extra $60 for the better lenses but I'll live. Dentist said I've three small spots that are alright, but should be looked at. As I've no insurance as of two days from now I'm not worrying about them.
Drove back to UT. Stopped along the way to have Taylor meet Joshua in Junction. Then we headed out here. I almost stopped in Price but decided I just wanted to GET there. So nice to drive and hold Taylor's hand. I've missed that a lot. Price Canyon was stupid and under construction and confusing.
Taylor's actually at work right now. I just moved so I could listen to his broadcast. The next one I'm going to go hear in studio. That'll be fun. He's letting me use his laptop durring the interum so I don't get bored. <3 Mostly I just slept the last 2-3 hours outside on the grass! Didn't do anything for my looks, but it felt so good!!!
My registration on the car ends at the end of this month, so I'm going to go down to Phoenix on the 29th so I can register my car and then get back up here. I don't like the idea of leaving Taylor again, even for those three days, but you do what you can. I cannot be driving around with expired plates and it makes NO sense to get them up here in UT when in two months I'm going to be in AZ.
Alright, I've spent enough time on this. Ansible won't let me log in, so I'm going to log off. Tay's going to have to plug in his computer tonight when he uses it. oops. His battery lasts a lot longer than mine though!!
My student teaching ended on Thursday, April 15. Zenobia, Todd, Ms. Barrera, Ms. Willis and Mrs. Garrero all conspired to throw me a party. They bought a big cake (As soon as possible I'll post pictures!!) had the kids make cards etc. I cried... basically all through it. Best gift- A treasure box. Large wooden box caved as a treasure chest. As a teacher, I feel it important to note that this is AWESOME and I could do a million things with it!! Well, the day ended with lots of kids crying and asking if I could stay and when would I be back. Said good bye to them, packed up, helped a mother a bit, and then had to say goodbye to Zenobia. I never thought I'd become friends with my mentor teacher, but I really did. She is very sweet and helped me so much.
Upon getting out I cried my way to Drivers Auto where they fixed the belt on my car and rotated my tires. They were so sweet, they rotated my tires for free. Yeah, it was only a savings of $20, but... As I have no job... that's pretty nice. Alright. Got the car fixed, read through all of my things and headed home. Rosemary was with her grandchildren that night so I was able to pack for hours with music and talking to Taylor and frequent breaks.
Get up the next morning. Taylor didn't fly into Dallas until 1:20 so I headed out a bit later. Dallas Airport is weird, but I kinda like how organized their parking system was. You got a ticket as you entered and then when you left you gave them your ticked and REGARDLESS of where you parked you payed the amount the time you spent there demanded.
Waiting for Taylor was torture, but seeing him was worth it. He hates flying so it was a huge relief to him too. I almost didn't want to let go of him to start walking to pick up his bag and get to the car.
I figure if we can stand each other after so many hours in a car we're in good standing for the future. We drove from Dallas to Wichita Kansas. Did you know that I-35 through that area (Kansas Border and Wichita) is a toll road? Who knew?! Almost got lost in OK City because of misleading signs. One of my pet peeves is backseat drivers, esp if I follow their instructions and they're wrong!! Anyway, we got back on track and as soon as we did that I said sorry for getting annoyed at him. It's not like he's ever been to Oklahoma City before either.
Anyway, stayed over in Wichita, then drove all the way to Gypsum the next day. My car was acting sluggish with all the weight so he didn't learn to drive. Meaning, I drove the whole way. Long, long, long drive. Though (don't tell anyone!) I really liked some of the new Mountain Dews that are out. Disturbia was very tasty- kinda like a limeaid. Yum.
Taylor came to church with me on Sunday and it was SO much fun to introduce him around. Everyone is super excited about me getting married. It was almost like being newly engaged again! Mom and Taylor and I talked wedding stuff, got some things figured out ladida...
Had eye/dentist appointments. Got new lenses in my glasses. Should have sprang the extra $60 for the better lenses but I'll live. Dentist said I've three small spots that are alright, but should be looked at. As I've no insurance as of two days from now I'm not worrying about them.
Drove back to UT. Stopped along the way to have Taylor meet Joshua in Junction. Then we headed out here. I almost stopped in Price but decided I just wanted to GET there. So nice to drive and hold Taylor's hand. I've missed that a lot. Price Canyon was stupid and under construction and confusing.
Taylor's actually at work right now. I just moved so I could listen to his broadcast. The next one I'm going to go hear in studio. That'll be fun. He's letting me use his laptop durring the interum so I don't get bored. <3 Mostly I just slept the last 2-3 hours outside on the grass! Didn't do anything for my looks, but it felt so good!!!
My registration on the car ends at the end of this month, so I'm going to go down to Phoenix on the 29th so I can register my car and then get back up here. I don't like the idea of leaving Taylor again, even for those three days, but you do what you can. I cannot be driving around with expired plates and it makes NO sense to get them up here in UT when in two months I'm going to be in AZ.
Alright, I've spent enough time on this. Ansible won't let me log in, so I'm going to log off. Tay's going to have to plug in his computer tonight when he uses it. oops. His battery lasts a lot longer than mine though!!