I decided to take the year off to be a stay-at-home wife. Otherwise known as a housewife. No, we're definitely not loaded (nor in megadebt like some)we don't attend charity events, or host lavish parties at our modest home. But I think being a housewife is more than those things.HA! As the first day of school started yesterday, I texted all my former students parents and wished them a happy first day, lemme know who they got this year, etc. But I wasn't really sad not to be on the other end of the spectrum. I love being a teacher, but I also love watching The View and keeping up with current events of course. Speaking of, it's on my tube now. I love keeping the house clean and running all errands without fighting crowds and parking waaaay out in the back. In this heat, that matters! But, it can also get tedious. Especially when my dearest travels often for work. So I thought, either have a kid so the boredom is less frequent OR get a part time job so at least I can have something to do. And the conclusion is:
Work from home! Do those dream jobs really exist?? If anyone knows, please inform me. Until then, I'll be folding clothes while watching Barbara Walters and Whoopi, and drinking wine, possibly at 1:00, just because I can :)
Have a terrific Tuesday!!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
How did I get so lucky?
To find the best man/hubby ever?!
On Sunday, Nick said he wanted to clean out the garage. All of my classroom stuff was piled high in there so I wasn't sure if he meant put that away, or organize his medical supplies. Either way, I decided I would go shopping. Since we've lived in this house, I have been anxious to get everything decorated, but we've been so busy the past year it hasn't been high on the list. Well now it is! We just got our new upholstered headboard from Pier 1 (love!) and I picked up a new patio set while I was there. Summer clearancenright now :) I wanted to go get some more things for the house while also voicing at the same time, I'd love to rearrange too, blah blah, because that makes a big difference too. So off I go...
When i got back, Nick had completely cleaned the garage, putting away ALL my teaching stuff in the attic, so I could park in the garage, rearranged the couch and coffee table, rearranged our bedroom like I said I wanted, mowed, weed-eated, put together patio set and packed up everything on the hutch that I said I wanted to use as a bookshelf. Oh and forgot to mention, made reservations at our fave restaurant so neither of us had to cook. I truly think he fell right out of the sky.
So we enjoyed our night together, we like to do date nights anyway before he goes out of town for work. He left for Oklahoma yesterday morning and usually stays the night after a long med school day and takes friends out for dinner/drinks. However, he came home at 9 last night and surprised me! He said he'd rather be here :)
Now I ask, again, how did I get so lucky? What did I do to deserve him? He is amazing and more of a man than most men. But then again, i am pretty partial ;)
On Sunday, Nick said he wanted to clean out the garage. All of my classroom stuff was piled high in there so I wasn't sure if he meant put that away, or organize his medical supplies. Either way, I decided I would go shopping. Since we've lived in this house, I have been anxious to get everything decorated, but we've been so busy the past year it hasn't been high on the list. Well now it is! We just got our new upholstered headboard from Pier 1 (love!) and I picked up a new patio set while I was there. Summer clearancenright now :) I wanted to go get some more things for the house while also voicing at the same time, I'd love to rearrange too, blah blah, because that makes a big difference too. So off I go...
When i got back, Nick had completely cleaned the garage, putting away ALL my teaching stuff in the attic, so I could park in the garage, rearranged the couch and coffee table, rearranged our bedroom like I said I wanted, mowed, weed-eated, put together patio set and packed up everything on the hutch that I said I wanted to use as a bookshelf. Oh and forgot to mention, made reservations at our fave restaurant so neither of us had to cook. I truly think he fell right out of the sky.
So we enjoyed our night together, we like to do date nights anyway before he goes out of town for work. He left for Oklahoma yesterday morning and usually stays the night after a long med school day and takes friends out for dinner/drinks. However, he came home at 9 last night and surprised me! He said he'd rather be here :)
Now I ask, again, how did I get so lucky? What did I do to deserve him? He is amazing and more of a man than most men. But then again, i am pretty partial ;)
Friday, August 12, 2011
Charm of Skaneateles
Nick and I had an impromptu trip to his hometown of Skaneateles, NY. It is in upstate NY by the Finger Lakes (Close to Auburn and Syracuse). Unfortunantely, his grandmother passed away last Saturday so we had to go and attend her funeral. Although I only met her one time, let me tell you she was an AMAZING woman! She really was the glue that held the family together and it was evident. She had 9 children! Nick's dad was the 7th child. All of the aunts and uncles are an absolute riot and are always down to have a good time. They are the epitome of an Irish family! I can see that every single one of them got their sense of humor from her.
Coming from a small family, things like this can be overwhelming being married into, however everyone is so warm and friendly and fun I'd like to say they welcome me with open arms. I saw that firsthand at Grandma Charlottes wake and funeral. I have never seen so many people in one room. There was a line out the door and around the corner waiting to pay their respects and good-byes to such a wonderful woman. Many waited 2 hrs! She was a nurse, a volunteer for the prison and church, an artist and just an overall great person. Her late husband was the mayor of Auburn, NY so you can imagine what the church looked like with the entire city there! It was a beautiful service and tribute.
While there, Nick was anxious to show me 'his city'. Skaneateles (pronounced Skinny-atlas) is such an adorable and charming town. It is surrounded by the most gorgeous BLUE lake. You can see the bottom unlike many Texas lakes. (*Cough)Lake Conroe, ewww. His Uncle Dan owns the Bluewater Grill which is a staple for all the locals there. It is a restaurant/bar on the lake, right in the heart of downtown. We had such a great time (considering the circumstances) exploring the boutiques and shops and taking in the fabulous weather! 72 during the day and 63 at night. Honestly, I didn't want to leave. I somehow convinced Nick that we should purchase a little cottage or bungalow and escape there for the summers. Hopefully in 5-7 years, that will become a reality. Until then, we will bask in our misery of the 100+ Texas heat wave :/
Please keep the family in your prayers as they go through this difficult time with the loss of a wonderful, mother, sister and grandmother.
Here are a few pics of our trip:
Coming from a small family, things like this can be overwhelming being married into, however everyone is so warm and friendly and fun I'd like to say they welcome me with open arms. I saw that firsthand at Grandma Charlottes wake and funeral. I have never seen so many people in one room. There was a line out the door and around the corner waiting to pay their respects and good-byes to such a wonderful woman. Many waited 2 hrs! She was a nurse, a volunteer for the prison and church, an artist and just an overall great person. Her late husband was the mayor of Auburn, NY so you can imagine what the church looked like with the entire city there! It was a beautiful service and tribute.
While there, Nick was anxious to show me 'his city'. Skaneateles (pronounced Skinny-atlas) is such an adorable and charming town. It is surrounded by the most gorgeous BLUE lake. You can see the bottom unlike many Texas lakes. (*Cough)Lake Conroe, ewww. His Uncle Dan owns the Bluewater Grill which is a staple for all the locals there. It is a restaurant/bar on the lake, right in the heart of downtown. We had such a great time (considering the circumstances) exploring the boutiques and shops and taking in the fabulous weather! 72 during the day and 63 at night. Honestly, I didn't want to leave. I somehow convinced Nick that we should purchase a little cottage or bungalow and escape there for the summers. Hopefully in 5-7 years, that will become a reality. Until then, we will bask in our misery of the 100+ Texas heat wave :/
Please keep the family in your prayers as they go through this difficult time with the loss of a wonderful, mother, sister and grandmother.
Here are a few pics of our trip:
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| My favorite house on their street |
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| Catholic church |
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| Their library! |
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| Uncle Dan's house |
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| Bluewater Grill |
Sunday, July 31, 2011
RIORDAN RUN-DOWN
07/23/2011 was the absolute best day of my life! In fact, that whole week, and the week after too. I am married to the most amazing, kind hearted, genuine man on this Earth. We're still on cloud nine and it's like we just met all over again. My mom gave a sweet speech and I hope we will live by this.
"My greatest wish for the two of you is that through the years your love for each other will so deepen and grow, that years from now you will look back on this day, your wedding day, as the day you loved each other the least."
Of course it made me bawl. I love that last part. I love Nick now more than the very day I met him and my love for him only grows more and more each day.
We got married in Florida with our awesome friends and family by our side. The weather thankfully cooperated and it was just a fun, fun time all around. Looks like we missed a helluva party after the reception, but we of course wanted some alone time ;)
We're so fortunate for everyone who came, and took time out of their busy schedules to help us celebrate our special day. We hope everyone had as much fun as we did.
Having fun on the beach
We had a Texas themed rehearsal dinner (of course I had to bring some southern flair to Florida) at the cottages where everyone stayed. Nick's parents hired a band so everyone danced, sang, ate and drank the night away.
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| My love and I |
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| Tawni, Niki and Jessica @ rehearsal dinner |
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| Nicholi and my MOH @ rehearsal dinner |
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| My fabulous bridesmaids!! |
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| Our adorable flower girl, Audrey. We love her! |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Riordan :) |
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Dancing the night away  |
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| A few groomsmen with the handsome groom |
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| So at every family wedding, Nick's uncle starts the YMCA. Hu-larry-us!! Liz just jumped up there too :) |
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| It's fun to stay at tha... |
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| Marry me...today and everyday |
Sunday we drove to Miami so that we could fly out on Monday to St. Kitts for our honeymoon. It was an absolute blast! Stay tuned for that post next :)
Love, Mrs. Riordan :)
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Holy soreness
Today, my trainer T.K. did not give me any slack at the gym. I could barely wash my hair in the shower. I am wobbly and shaky and cannot lift my arms any higher than to type on the keyboard.
My goal is to look like this
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With a booty like this
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And arms like this
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Look I said it was my 'goal'. I didn't put a timeline on it though, lol. Jessica Biel, I know you are my future hubby's dream girl, but I admit, you're mine too. I need your rockin bod one way or another!
I have an 8:30 sesh with T.K. tomorrow morning. I might have pnemonia.
I'll keep dreaming of one day owning this physique. Until then, I'll be soaking in epsom salt.
My goal is to look like this
I have an 8:30 sesh with T.K. tomorrow morning. I might have pnemonia.
I'll keep dreaming of one day owning this physique. Until then, I'll be soaking in epsom salt.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Wedding dresses and working out
One of my college friends got married this past Saturday in Highland Park. It was a gorgeous ceremony and of course a super fun reception. I had the honor of being one of her bridesmaids and she will be one of mine. I only hope I can be as cool and calm as she was on her big day. I also hope that I will be as beautiful as she was! I mean seriously!!??!
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Stu-huh-uuhning!
Congrats to the happy couple who are now sipping coladas in the Dominican Republic :)
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Speaking of wedding dresses....mine should be here any day now! I'm not one to withhold my feelings so of course I am like a giddy schoolgirl about this. My dress was ordered in December 2010. The estimated arrival date was mid April. Then mid May. Then end of May. THEN, the designer himself called me to tell me (in his cutest Austrailian accent) he was so sorry but had to travel to Hong Kong to get the material, or something like that. So, I of course, am totally flabberghasted that he called me, not to mention told me he'd send it with a bottle of champagne and caviar, that I am oblivious to the fact he told me it'd be here one.month.before.my.wedding.date. And if not, he'd personally hand deliver it to me. After I hang up I'm like wait, whaatt???! Insert steam coming out of my ears now. And much to my chargrin Nick, naturally, responds with "Cool, caviar? Oh that'd be so sweet if he came to the wedding!" Um, no you didn't. The day of my wedding??! Absolutely not! What about my fittings? I BETTER not fit into that thing when I got measured 5 months ago! But not to fear, because it will be here. I just love that little bald headed Austrailian. Henry, not Nick. Well, I love him too but he has hair left and he's Irish ;)
I can't wait to see what it looks like, because I can't really remember. And I hope I still like it.
I am hoping it swallows me like a potato sack because I've been working out! I'll give you a second to re-read that sentence. And I actually like it. Scratch that, I love it. I used to go to the gym and people watch. You know, that person who goes from machine to machine, gracefully wipes away 'sweat' with the towel and hopes no one notices that you probably burned more calories doing that?? Well not anymore. THIS chick is on those machines like a hawk over its prey. I might look like I jumped in the pool, didn't change clothes, but so, I'm on the treadmill! I do love classes more, however, they are always full! Does anyone in Frisco work??! From 5 a.m. (ha, not like i'd know but you get the point) until it closes its packed. It gets all hot in those little rooms and there's always a middle aged woman next to you looking great and doing the moves perfectly. Whatever, they don't impress me b/c honey your face was done by a surgeon. :) So I just claim the one available machine and own it. I still don't feel that I'm yielding the results I want for my wedding day, but I'm impatient and also just started working out hardcore. Probably because I have a little more free time since its's summer. That's nice too. I could get used to it. Don't get me wrong, I love what I do, but it's nice to get things done during the day. I love middle of the afternoon hair appts! Ask me again when Nick's business travel picks up more, though. I miss him when he's gone :(
Oh and I'd love to be so 3008 and update this blog background thingy. Can someone help me get rid of the standard one?? thanks :)
Congrats to the happy couple who are now sipping coladas in the Dominican Republic :)
I can't wait to see what it looks like, because I can't really remember. And I hope I still like it.
I am hoping it swallows me like a potato sack because I've been working out! I'll give you a second to re-read that sentence. And I actually like it. Scratch that, I love it. I used to go to the gym and people watch. You know, that person who goes from machine to machine, gracefully wipes away 'sweat' with the towel and hopes no one notices that you probably burned more calories doing that?? Well not anymore. THIS chick is on those machines like a hawk over its prey. I might look like I jumped in the pool, didn't change clothes, but so, I'm on the treadmill! I do love classes more, however, they are always full! Does anyone in Frisco work??! From 5 a.m. (ha, not like i'd know but you get the point) until it closes its packed. It gets all hot in those little rooms and there's always a middle aged woman next to you looking great and doing the moves perfectly. Whatever, they don't impress me b/c honey your face was done by a surgeon. :) So I just claim the one available machine and own it. I still don't feel that I'm yielding the results I want for my wedding day, but I'm impatient and also just started working out hardcore. Probably because I have a little more free time since its's summer. That's nice too. I could get used to it. Don't get me wrong, I love what I do, but it's nice to get things done during the day. I love middle of the afternoon hair appts! Ask me again when Nick's business travel picks up more, though. I miss him when he's gone :(
Oh and I'd love to be so 3008 and update this blog background thingy. Can someone help me get rid of the standard one?? thanks :)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Why is it so hard?
To come up with a cute and catchy title for blogs?? I used to think I was pretty clever and quick witted. Not anymore.
Anyway, schools out for summer!!! Woo hoo!! I am looking forward to summer 2011 in the worst way. I know it will go by fast, but that's okay.
Nick and I just got back from Florida last night. We went to finalize everything (well tried to anyways) before we go back the week before we get married. The only thing we didn't get to do was get our marriage license. We had to have 2 forms of ID and forgot our passports. So luckily, since we are out-of-staters, we can sign it and get it on the spot so we will be legalized once our officiant announces us Mr. and Mrs. :)))) I am so very excited to become Mrs. Riordan! Once the stress of the planning is over, we can relax on the beach, sip colodas, get a nice tan and come back to being Newleyweds! We are planning on traveling, fixing up the house and just enjoying each other's company. He really makes me laugh and I thank him for that :)
Here are some pictures from Florida:
A slight version of what our cake will look like :) layered with red velvet of course, and amaretto rum and vanilla with passion fruit buttercream filling. nom nom nom
Not from Florida, but this is Nicholi with my class pet. It was the sweetest thing! He snuggled up there for about 30 mins.!
And last but not least, PLEASE pray for a Mavs win!! And if you're not rooting for the Mavericks, you suck at life :)
DIRK is my homeboy!!!
Anyway, schools out for summer!!! Woo hoo!! I am looking forward to summer 2011 in the worst way. I know it will go by fast, but that's okay.
Nick and I just got back from Florida last night. We went to finalize everything (well tried to anyways) before we go back the week before we get married. The only thing we didn't get to do was get our marriage license. We had to have 2 forms of ID and forgot our passports. So luckily, since we are out-of-staters, we can sign it and get it on the spot so we will be legalized once our officiant announces us Mr. and Mrs. :)))) I am so very excited to become Mrs. Riordan! Once the stress of the planning is over, we can relax on the beach, sip colodas, get a nice tan and come back to being Newleyweds! We are planning on traveling, fixing up the house and just enjoying each other's company. He really makes me laugh and I thank him for that :)
Here are some pictures from Florida:
DIRK is my homeboy!!!
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