Well I spent all of last week at a training in Helena, MT. It was a good review and I did actually learn a few new things surrounding stalking and technology, and some new things about advocate privilege. Jon is now driving Hubebe around Wisconsin, albeit with a cracked windshield, because his car is totaled in some Montana junk yard. His visit was great, just what the two of us needed! I am torn between staying where I am and moving into a different place in order to save money for when I go home.
I have been looking at jobs in Milwaukee and all over the US. Very interested in several government jobs that would allow me to move about the US and do a variety of different things. Excited to see where the next 3.5 months takes me and Jon!
Nothing new on the wedding front-still no date set, no place chosen or wedding party invited. We will be waiting until I am back in Wisconsin, even if it is just for a short time, to make those decisions!
Anita
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Pictures from my latest journeys. Pony Loop and Rental Car Weekend
Mail boxes, I don't know why they intrigued me so much but I loved them!
Open road picture...
Ellen and I at the Ruby Res.
Me in front of the standard which way is which sign in front of the Calico of Clay pottery shop.
Part of Virginia City from the vigilante grave yard.
18 Weeks to go!
I am feeling sickly today so what a better time than to write down some plans for the remaining time here in Butte.
1. Host Clothesline Project March 27 and 28
2. Host art contest at local high schools
a. Procure prizes for said contest
b. Come up with a reason for the contest
c. Speak with the groups of art students
3. Produce more presentations and media ready publications
4. Write letter/s for donations of books for resource center, and actually mail them out
5. Follow the lawyer around and learn if that is really something I could do for the remainder of my life
Jon is coming out to visit me this weekend-it's very exciting! He is driving out tomorrow after his interview with Aflac!
I had a blast this past weekend, I rented a car and drove all over god's creation in southwest Montana. I have some pretty pictures to show for it as well as a new dress and some homemade salt water taffy.
22 days until my 2nd anniversary of making better choices :)
1. Host Clothesline Project March 27 and 28
2. Host art contest at local high schools
a. Procure prizes for said contest
b. Come up with a reason for the contest
c. Speak with the groups of art students
3. Produce more presentations and media ready publications
4. Write letter/s for donations of books for resource center, and actually mail them out
5. Follow the lawyer around and learn if that is really something I could do for the remainder of my life
Jon is coming out to visit me this weekend-it's very exciting! He is driving out tomorrow after his interview with Aflac!
I had a blast this past weekend, I rented a car and drove all over god's creation in southwest Montana. I have some pretty pictures to show for it as well as a new dress and some homemade salt water taffy.
22 days until my 2nd anniversary of making better choices :)
Sunday, March 1, 2009
A bit of good news goes a long way!
It has been just about 8 months since I have been in Montana, and except for a few tough days, I have loved it. I keep going back and forth about what to do when I am done in July, should I try and get the husband to move out here and try to make it as a Montanan or go back to being a Wisconsinite...I will most likely move home to Milwaukee with the intention of coming back to Montana sometime.
Good news, we have a theme for Take Back the Night this year. I have to pick a date for my Clothes Line Project weekend as I want to do it in March. I'm looking at shadowing the lawyer in May, trials and such to see if it is something that I would be interested in long term. I think I might be bringing my car out to Montana-hello freedom!!!
Walking and yoga have helped me so much this past month! Yoga is insane, and I'm only doing the simplest, most watered down version! I have been walking to and from poker on Sunday nights and from on Wednesdays. I gave up the most active addiction in my life for "lent", no more facebook/myspace/social networking sites until April sometime.
I'm stoked that next week Sunday is the beginning of Day Light Saving time! Longer days-I have officially survived another winter :) This couldn't have come at a better time for me-it was starting to drag.
I will upload some pictures from my latest journey-Ellen and I went and did the Pony Loop and there are some great sites to see on that loop! I had the best burger I've had since I have been in Montana that day. It was huge and good and almost perfect! The strip club in Milwaukee has the best burger ever! Yumm perfection!
Good news, we have a theme for Take Back the Night this year. I have to pick a date for my Clothes Line Project weekend as I want to do it in March. I'm looking at shadowing the lawyer in May, trials and such to see if it is something that I would be interested in long term. I think I might be bringing my car out to Montana-hello freedom!!!
Walking and yoga have helped me so much this past month! Yoga is insane, and I'm only doing the simplest, most watered down version! I have been walking to and from poker on Sunday nights and from on Wednesdays. I gave up the most active addiction in my life for "lent", no more facebook/myspace/social networking sites until April sometime.
I'm stoked that next week Sunday is the beginning of Day Light Saving time! Longer days-I have officially survived another winter :) This couldn't have come at a better time for me-it was starting to drag.
I will upload some pictures from my latest journey-Ellen and I went and did the Pony Loop and there are some great sites to see on that loop! I had the best burger I've had since I have been in Montana that day. It was huge and good and almost perfect! The strip club in Milwaukee has the best burger ever! Yumm perfection!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Meh.Blah.Yuck
I was feeling so great before this evening. I had this really empowering day yesterday and I got 'fed' emotionally for that. I was told that the ladies I presented with said amazing things and was told by the executive director that she was so proud of me, and grateful that I went and did it. And to be honest, even though I was super tired afterward, I had the best day in a long time. I felt that I actually did something worth while.
But then Debbie Downer decided that she would rain on my parade. I am so mad at myself for letting it ruin my natural, well deserved, high. See Debbie Downer lost her job, well not yet technically, and she is all pissy. Misery loves company I hear, and it was proven tonight.
I will work on not anchoring someone's high. Sounds like a good goal for all Debbie Downers out there too!
But then Debbie Downer decided that she would rain on my parade. I am so mad at myself for letting it ruin my natural, well deserved, high. See Debbie Downer lost her job, well not yet technically, and she is all pissy. Misery loves company I hear, and it was proven tonight.
I will work on not anchoring someone's high. Sounds like a good goal for all Debbie Downers out there too!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Mix of Emotions
I just don't know what to think, a lot of things have happened in the last month and now I'm stuck holding too much emotional baggage and I need to dump some of it.
Happiness:
Jon and I spent an amazing Christmas holiday season together. We spent time with my mom and the kids, with my dad and step-mom, and with his family (parents and meeting a brother and wife and sister and husband). Our families may not know each other but we are getting to know each others families :) Over New Year's Jon and I were in Chicago and we did the Sears Tower and went shopping on Michigan Ave and picked out my engagement ring. It is the most gorgeous ring I've seen in a long time!
Sadness:
I didn't get to see my Gram while I was home for vacation, and by the time I see her again it will have been well over a year since I've seen her. I was sworn to secrecy about a person's health in my family because this person hasn't told me yet but Jon couldn't keep a secret from me. I had to leave Milwaukee, and Wisconsin for that matter, and all the family, friends, and modern ammenities!
Anger:
I have been shut down by someone that I love in trying to help them. I had to come back to Butte. I had to listen to a lady at a class I was taking be rude to strangers. I had to put on hold my plans because of my discust for humanity at a place that should bring nothing but goodness and faith. That my house is so cold and at myself for not taking the action steps to correct it.
Gratefulness:
For having a major stressor in my house gone. For being welcomed back with waiting and open arms in Butte. For being able to set my own schedule and do things on my time. Being able to do what I say I will because of this flexiblity.
I'm sure there is more but for now I feel better!
Happiness:
Jon and I spent an amazing Christmas holiday season together. We spent time with my mom and the kids, with my dad and step-mom, and with his family (parents and meeting a brother and wife and sister and husband). Our families may not know each other but we are getting to know each others families :) Over New Year's Jon and I were in Chicago and we did the Sears Tower and went shopping on Michigan Ave and picked out my engagement ring. It is the most gorgeous ring I've seen in a long time!
Sadness:
I didn't get to see my Gram while I was home for vacation, and by the time I see her again it will have been well over a year since I've seen her. I was sworn to secrecy about a person's health in my family because this person hasn't told me yet but Jon couldn't keep a secret from me. I had to leave Milwaukee, and Wisconsin for that matter, and all the family, friends, and modern ammenities!
Anger:
I have been shut down by someone that I love in trying to help them. I had to come back to Butte. I had to listen to a lady at a class I was taking be rude to strangers. I had to put on hold my plans because of my discust for humanity at a place that should bring nothing but goodness and faith. That my house is so cold and at myself for not taking the action steps to correct it.
Gratefulness:
For having a major stressor in my house gone. For being welcomed back with waiting and open arms in Butte. For being able to set my own schedule and do things on my time. Being able to do what I say I will because of this flexiblity.
I'm sure there is more but for now I feel better!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Amazing points...
So on my way home back to Milwaukee with Jon from my mom's house for Christmas we spotted at the best store ever. The people were friendly, they allowed us to take things out of the packages before we bought them, and did a demo of two competing products. We together spent over a hundred dollars and walked out the door with 3 things. All well worth their weight in gold I must say as we used all the products last night and, wow! Who knew that I could walk out of a store like that with a huge kid on Christmas morning smile on my face?!?!
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