Today is Gene’s birthday – woot! This year I FINALLY bought him presents (I usually don’t). I got him a bike rack and a backpack to go with it so he will no longer have to carry his backpack on his back while riding to and from work. It’s something he’s been “wanting”, as much … More Gene’s birthday and sewing my shirt
One of my coworkers and teammates surprised me today with a little pot of mini roses! She bought one for me and two of the other secretaries. It was so thoughtful and sweet. I wasn’t expecting it at all. And then the Assistant Superintendent gave me some chocolates from Sweden. Great start to my three … More Mini roses for Vday
Because Gene and I are flying out to Virginia tomorrow morning to spend time with his family, we celebrated Christmas with my parents a couple days early. Gene left work early yesterday so we drove down to Colorado Springs and made it in time for dinner. We had delicious appetizers, soup, and fruit for dinner and then … More Christmas comes early
I am off of work for the next two weeks! Man I love working for a school district. The start to my break has been just wonderful. Yesterday, my two coworkers surprised me with a fun gift that I just had to share. For a little over a month now I’ve been doing my old … More What a great start to my break
The couch arrived today! Gene stayed home from work and took care of everything so when I came home the new couch welcomed me in. I was nervous at work, thinking that something would go wrong and the couch wouldn’t work out, but when I walked in the door and saw it I liked it. … More What a great Wednesday
I was surprised last weekend with a package from Etsy. Inside were four steampunk coasters, each one a different steampunk animal. They’re so cute and fun. I have no idea who got them for me though. There was no note or letter. So, to the person who bought me these, thank you! It was a … More Coasters and hike
It is always nice to get mail, but it is even nicer to get a package! This past weekend a box of goodies arrived for me and Gene from one of my best friends, Elisabeth. And let me tell you, it was awesome. This was our birthday/Christmas box and I had no idea what to … More Presents from a friend
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