Random Updates

What's been going on the past few weeks:

--I finished my comps (final exams) for grad school on June 12th and passed with flying colors! Woo hoo! Masters degree...check. Consider that topic closed.

--After 9 1/2 months without a car, I am finally mobile again! God blessed us with the exact car I wanted for the exact price I wanted to pay (which was pretty low) just like I knew he would. Now Baby Perry won't have to ride in the jumpseat of Justin's truck - which I'm pretty sure is against the law anyway...more details and photos to come on the new ride.

--I am currently on my 9th consecutive day and approximately 85th hour of work without a break (which I know isn't a big deal for most people, but I live for my downtime). Love the big alumni fun we have, but can't wait until the holiday weekend and day off on Friday! Gotta catch up on laundry and clean my filthy house! (Or lay on the couch and take a nap...we'll have to see how things go.) :)

--We are scheduled for our next sonogram on July 9th. Hopefully Baby Perry won't be shy and we'll finally know who's in there and can start shopping! :)

Ummmm...

So...I really did have more important milestones in my 20's, but I've been so busy enjoying my 30's that I haven't caught up on them. And by "enjoying" I mean taking naps after work, eating dinner, and/or going to bed by 8:30 or 9. I have my oral defense for my master's tomorrow afternoon. Fingers crossed that it goes well and I can finally put grad school behind me!

Top Moments of my 20's - #5 (The Marathon)

I intended to do a "Top 10" countdown of my favorite memories in my 20's in the days leading up to my 30th b-day. Since I seem to have gotten off to a late start, a top 5 list will have to do.

Here goes...in no particular order...

#5 The Marathon




I started running in 2006, when I was 26/27. All in the same year I did some 5K's, a couple of half-marathons, and then some crazy friend of mine in Las Vegas talked me into doing a full-marathon with her. So, in December of 2006 I went to Vegas and put my body through 26 miles of pure torture. Lesson learned - running a marathon while not training for anything longer than 13 miles = stupidity. I'm proud to say I finished it, though I won't tell you how long it took me. (Let's just say slower than Oprah, but way faster than that guy on the last season of the Biggest Loser.) Someday I may do it again, but in the meantime I'm going to try and channel the memory of enduring massive amounts of pain for approximately 3 hours (and the final 10 miles) and use it to help me during labor in a few months. Seriously, I hear you only push for like 30 minutes, how bad can it be? :)

Countdown to 30!

I kicked off my birthday celebrations last weekend with a fun party in Monterey! I decided I wanted to celebrate the end of my 20's in my favorite place, so we took the party to the coast! I was worried that no one would want to make the drive, but ended up being completely overwhelmed by all the friends and family that jumped at the chance to come and celebrate with me! My parents had never been to Monterey, so we had a great time showing them all the touristy spots, eating at our favorite places, and enjoying a night at a beachfront hotel. We decided to host the actual party on Sunday at El Torito on the water. Kind of random, but the view is beautiful! Justin surprised me with an embarrassing speech that gave me WAY more praise than I deserve, the waiters sang to me in Spanish, we had amazing cakes from Gayle's bakery in Watsonville. It was a fabulous day and a great way to send me into my next decade. I still have 5 days left though, so let's not rush things!


Taking advantage of the photo opportunity


My sad face at the balloon my dad bought for me. Not only does it have a frog on it (I have frog fear), but it says "you are toad-ally old." Major sad face!


Family and friends who blessed my socks off!

LOL - Surprise Wedding Reception

This is one of the latest missions from the group Improv Everywhere, the same folks who brought you the Food Court Musical and Frozen Grand Central Station. This time they decided to throw a surprise wedding reception for a random newly married couple coming out of city hall. The result is really cute and the couple looks super happy the entire time. If you don't feel like watching the video, click on the second link for a recap of the event and some still photos.



http://improveverywhere.com/2009/06/02/surprise-wedding-reception/