Back to school...

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I was originally very excited about starting school again.  The idea of continually learning as I get older is something that is very important to me.  After two weeks of class though, I've realized that I highly romanticized going back to school. 

I imagined studying in the student union, feelings of accomplishment, and I even seem to have better time management when I'm busy.

While the time management thing is working out, the actual class part stinks!  Now, instead of studying in the student union, I study at home.  Studying at home is hard.  I see everything I am missing out on.  Hanging out with Bill and Brooklyn, keeping the house clean, and quite frankly, just enjoying my down time. 

The class I'm taking is neither easy nor hard.  So far I've been doing pretty well; however, I have a test tonight that I haven't quite studied for so we will see how I feel tomorrow.

Is anyone else considering going back to school?  After this class, I'm not sure if I really want to sign up for the whole masters program.  I like having my nights and weekends to do as I wish.  At least I will have this prequisite done if I ever do decide to apply to grad school.

Happy Wednesday!  Wish me luck on my test!

School and a Purse

My first night of class went well last night.  Although, I realized that three hours of class two nights of the week might start to feel really grueling...

In honor of my first day of school (do I still get back to school clothes??) I bought myself a new purse!

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Can't wait for this beauty to show up on my doorstep!

Also, Bill is home, and all is right in the world again!  Brooklyn is infinitely more happy, as am I!

Can't wait for the weekend! Maybe I can convince Bill I need to go back to school shopping :)

I miss him...

Bill's been traveling for work a lot lately. 

I miss having him around.  And I know Brooklyn sure misses him.  I'm not nearly as much fun.

Can't wait for him to get home tomorrow.

Sorry for the long blog silence. 

With Bill traveling so much, my life consists of wedding planning, hanging out with the dog and cleaning...not much else.

I do start school tomorrow though (what??). 
That's right, I've decided that I might apply to a program to start my MHA, but I never took microeconomics in undergrad. 
Therefore, I start micro tomorrow night for the first summer session. 
Depending on how this goes, I might consider graduate school...

The thought of homework is terrifying though.

Happy Tuesday all!

Dutch Door Inspiration

I'd really like to have a dutch door off our kitchen, leading into the backyard.  We currently need a new back door because the one we inherited has a big crack down the bottom. 

Dreaming of turning it in to something more like this though.

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Dutch doors just seem so inviting!

Extreme Couponing Craziness

Has anyone else seen this show?  This is by far one of the craziest shows I've seen in a long time.  I love to coupon, but this is quite out of control. 

I don't even think it is possible.  All of the stores near us have policies that would prevent the savings these people are getting. 

For instance, most manufacturer's coupons will only be doubled up to 50 cents, and only on the first two of the same items.  If you buy more than two of the same thing, the face value of the coupon is only given after the first two.

Also, who needs more deodorant than they will ever use in their entire life?  Or diapers for kids you don't even have.  If these people can really get all of this stuff for free, I hope they are donating the excess things. 

I'll stick to clipping my one insert of coupons a week, and be happy with my $20 savings, thank you very much!

Loving this

I came across this lovely store through another blog recently, called the vintage pearl.  There is so much on their website that I am loving. 

Especially these earrings.

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I also really like these baby spoons...I think I have the perfect couple to gift this to later this year!!!

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I just might have to remember this come my birthday. 

Happy Monday!

This morning we woke up to thunderstorms.  It would have been a perfect day to stay in bed. 

Brooklyn is terrified of thunderstorms.  So we snuggled her on the couch...she loves/hates when I do this to her...I couldn't resist!

This past weekend seemed like pure perfection.  Bill and I got all of our cleaning/chores out of the way Thursday and Friday night so we wouldn't feel guilty about not doing them over the weekend 

The weather was perfectly in tune with the beginning of April.  We ran a few errands Saturday morning, got both cars cleaned, and then my sister Deanna and I went to visit our cousin in the hospital.  It was so nice to see our cousin Brandi, and we are wishing her a speedy recovery, and praying for answers.

After the hospital, Bill and I made pizzas for lunch and then jumped on the Butler bandwagan.  You see, we live about a mile away from the Butler University campus, so there is a lot of bulldog pride going on around us (since they are going to the NCAA championship game).  So before Saturday night's game, we went over to Butler's campus and walked around a bit.  It is just beautiful.  We even bought some lovely t-shirts to sport during the game. And what great game it was!

Sunday was one of those days you never want to end.  I got to sleep in, eat yummy cereal, do a bit of laundry and then have lunch with my man.  Following that, we spent about an hour or so at the dog park with our favorite pooch.  With the weather so nice, it was hard not to be outside.  We finished the night off with BLTs for dinner and then ice cream with my family!  Pure bliss!

Tonight will be spent cheering the Butler Bulldogs on in the NCAA championship game.  Here's to hoping they can pull it off. 

Happy Monday!