Catching up

Thanksgiving - This Thanksgiving was special - it marked the first time I'd meet my two older cousins and families. My dad had a brother (diseased now) and he had two children. We all knew about them but were told they wanted nothing to do with us. Turns out they did, but the mother wouldn't allow it. They came in contact with my dad a few months ago and it has been a really easy process. They (and families) are awesome! It was one of the best holidays we have ever had. My mom had 15 people staying at the house and 50 for dinner. It was simply AMAZING! I love having such a big holiday meal.



Friday after Thanksgiving was the best game of the WVU season. We played in the Backyard Brawl. We beat a top ten team this year and appears we are going to the Gator Bowl! The game was amazing (cold) but amazing! I have 2nd degree burns on my leg from hot feet but it was worth it. :) I love my "Eers and what an awesome win for the seniors. I am debating making the drive to Rutgers this weekend (you know the birthplace of really bad college football ;) We even tail gated in the light blue lot for this game. It was a lot of fun and totally worth it. I love games like this, even though I am not a huge Coach Stu fan (more personal reasons than anything) I am proud of the team this year and really, REALLY hope we go to the Gator Bowl and stomp Bobby Bowden!

I love my job - I do but I just haven't been giving work my all. Now I have only been here since June, but I feel in a slump. I have piles on my desk an NO motivation to do them. I want more. I need more creativity - more educational interaction. I have applied for some different jobs. Nothing full time that would take away from this one, YET. The one I really want is teaching adults how to read. I really, really want it. So keep your fingers crossed.

I had lunch with a new IRL former Blog friend. She is fantastic. She got a great, well deserved new position. I couldn't be happier for her. (Btw how'd your convo go last night?) It made me realize that I do miss working with kids. But not in the teacher sort of way. I want to be administration if I go back to a preschool environment. That will be hard for me to do though - I HAVE to have insurance and HAVE to have benefits. Most centers have none or not the best package. So for now I will stay here - maybe I can get into the Early childhood program/center here. Still work for the University but with kids in some aspect.


My final contemplation is the fact that I am deciding to move. I live almost 25 mins away from work, school and the gym I go to to. My life is in this town - my friends and my work - everything. But I LOVE my house and my room mate. And if I move I know she won't come with me (family owned home). Plus the extra rent money will be hard to come by. I have to have a place that allows pets and want one with a pool (hey, if I am moving I want to move UP, lol) I have looked at this place - http://www.theloftsonline.com/

They are nice and in my budget but they are furnished and I have a crap ton of furniture. Plus they are out of one bedrooms. I want to be close to the stadium - that would be sooo nice - plus be close to work (they are 5 mins from each other if that). But, I would miss my roomie and my big house with a fenced in yard. I just want to find my dream place, dream price and dream location. Is that too much to ask?

I hope ya'll had a great Holiday and I hope to quit being such a blog slacker! :)

Moving
Is it worth it
Morgantown?

Are you feeling guilty for avoiding making a dentist appointment for just one more month because you hate going there so much? Hope that no one saw you pick your nose while you sat at the traffic light? Overcome with shame because, in your house, cleaning for guests just means shoving stuff into drawers and closets? Well don't be! Not Me! Monday was born out of my desire to admit some of my imperfections and reveal a few moments I'd rather forget. You may find it therapeutic to join in and do the same thing!
Head over to Mckmama's blog to see why everyone else isn't perfect!

I did not loose my voice, again during the 'Eer game. I also didn't tear up after the first half b/c I was so angry at the score.

I do not have a date on Tuesday night. I am not having mild panic attacksover it.

I did not spend all day yesterday in the outlets and casino, while I had tons of laundry to do. I would never procrastinate like that.

I am not debating on going to Cinnci for the away game. Even though I know it will be a really, really tough game.

I did not use 5 lysol sprays after my room mate got the swine flu.

I did not tell the lady in the department down the hall I would start going to the gym with her at 6 am, when I know very well I am not a morning person.

Oh and the best one today, I did not walk down to the vending mach. to get a twix (darn PMS) only to realize there was a bake sale going on. I did not buy the twix, eat it on my way back to the office, grab my wallet and head on down the bake sale. I wouldn't have bought a brownie only to eat it when I got back. That wouldn't make my lunch a brownie and a twix. I would NEVER do that ;)

H1N1 HAS HIT...

Ugghh, not me but close enough to home. LOL

My room mate and my workstudy have H1N1. Britt (rmate) is doing really well, she is having mild flu symptoms and stomache issues, not pleasant but not deadly either. Work study is doing well, too. I went to CVS last night and stalked up on Gatoraide and Thera Flu. Plus Advil :)

I also went through 3 things of lysol and have washed my hands so much they hurt. All is fair with flu don't you know.

Now (please don't tell me how horrible this is I know) I have NEVER had a flu shot. And I can't remember ever having the flu so to speak. I worked for 2 years in a day care ( I am an early childhood major - had too). I had EVERY disease known to man around me at that time. I was a personal tissue, vomit catcher, lice picker, worm finder.... you name it, I did it. I honestly think that the exposure to all of that stuff helped give me a kick ass immune system. Then I did my two years as a medical receptionist for an Urgent Care Center. And the amount of germs in my face daily was amazing.

Plus I do eat right, wash my hands like crazy and try to think before I touch.... With that being said. I have chosen not to get the Flu shot again this year. I am taking my chances. If I do get the flu, I ask one thing...please don't let it mess up WVU football for me, OK? :)

Today's thoughts

Well the work day is almost over. My desk is looking a tad bit more uncluttered and the day has gone by somewhat fast. Not a bad day.

Last night I spent the evening cleaning my room and watching The Duggar family special. It's like a train wreck, I really don't want to watch but I can't help it. I have soooo many thoughts about this family, not all are bad, but that is another post another day.

Tonight Nip/Tuck comes back on. Wow, that was a looooooonnngg break! Anyone else watch? Last season wasn't the best for me, but this is the last season so I will stick it out and watch this one. Also MTV Realworld/Roadrules challenge type show is on. Please, PLEASE, don't judge me by the crappy, err.... educational shows I watch ;)

Tomorrow, now tomorrow is my fun day! I am leaving lunch at noon to meet with fellow blogger Rebecca ( http://rebecca-feelmylove.blogspot.com/) for lunch, I haven't got to meet her IRL but since we are both Morgantown girls we are meating up at Panera so we can talk and get to know each other. Also, Rebecca has so nicely offered to help me with the finer points of blogging. How to get things to show up in certain ways and backgrounds and what not :)

Then after lunch I have a hair appt at this salon, http://www.nicospalon.com/, with this guy http://www.nicospalon.com/category/about/staff/, Rick Stache. Now, I am going hog wild. Cut/color/highlights whatever he wants to do. He is the artist, I am his canvas....ahaha

Then after my cut and color (Btw I have NEVER had my hair colored, random summer highlights that appear naturally but that is it...this was all brought on by finding, gulp, three gray hairs.) I am going to stop at my friend Amiee's to show her and have a drink or two :)

Then home for Thursday TV! I. CAN. NOT. WAIT!

Oh and of course, the best part of the week, THE FRIENDS OF COAL BOWL on Sat. WVU vs. Marshall ..... :) That is self explanatory!


I'll let you know how great Rebecca is in person and how my hair turned out tomorrow or Friday, stay tuned friends....

WVU - LET'SSSS GOOOOOOOO

Kelly is hosting a team sport and tradition post. If you don't know Kelly check out her blog! She is an amazing lady, you'll love her and her sweet baby Harper :)

I am a WVU girl. 100%. I love my 'Eers. I have a key chain that says, I am a Mountaineer Fan and damn is it hard! Only WVU fans will get it, but no one knows heartbreak and how to be a kick butt underdog quite like we do.

Now before the game, it's crazy. One of the most popular places to go is the Blue Lot. People drink, eat, drink, flip-cup, corn-hole and socialize. Some of the best food can be found here and about 30,000 people tail gate in this lot... The blue lot ^ this is a huge hospital parking lot filled to the brim with people, RV's and cars.. GREAT TIME

Check out this link to an ESPN coverage of our tailgate (under 40 secs) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZkdQwfOEYE&feature=related

Morgantown is a football town. People of West Virginia love God, Family and WVU :) We take traditions very seriously! Some of my favorites are the first down cheer.... It is a brilliant science and such a neat cheer. It gives me goosebumps and always thrills me :)

We have the cheer that one side of the stadium chants - let's gooooooo while the other replies with a MOUNTAINEERS!

We all wear certain colors, we have gold rush days, white outs, blues...we are a fan base that unites.

There is also the wonderful band, they do a great flying WV and a great state outline during the half time show!

There is also the tradition of after the win, you stand with 60,000 of your closest and best friends and sing our favorite song.... COUNTRY ROADS, Yes the John Denver Song...

In 2003, SIOC rattled off a list of 100 things you absolutely, positively had to do before you graduated -- or before you died, at least. #3 on that list was Hold hands with a "West Virginia mountain mama" and belt out Take Me Home, Country Roads alongside the Mountaineers football team -- and 60,000 others -- after a home win. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/sioncampus/10/27/east/index.html

.Almost heaven, West Virginia.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bsx666C7hk
do yourself a favor, check out the video. This is my senior year, we were a tad under the influence but still makes me tear up lol. I am so thankful for my good seats and not the student section anymore, although it was a great time I love being closer to the field.

Now, while I usually have a beer or two I am not huge drinker. A lot of people that go to WVU do drink, it is the #1 party college town. But I don't go for the drinks I go for the football. Despite the alcohol in this video, the kid does a good job of showing you what a tail gate in Motown means.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VeHrU3BpDQ&feature=related

No me, there is nothing like a WVU game. We have a great stadium, great fans and tons of Mountaineer Pride. If you are thinking about joining a great team in the Big East, do yourself a favor and become a Mountaineer. We will teach you about loosing, winning and having a great time. But remember there a few Mountaineer rules I will leave you with :)

MOUNTAINEER RULES TO LIVE BY

1. Never schedule anything important on a day WVU is scheduled to play football. · Don't get married. · Don't have a baby. · Don't die. There are typically 353 other days of the year to do those things on. Choose one of them!

2. Never attend a wedding during a WVU football game unless you carry a TV... and watch it during the ceremony and reception.

3. It is against the rules to not wear gold and blue on ANY game day. More points go to those wearing football jerseys, hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pants, boxers, jewelry, and jackets, preferably all at the same time. Good old gold and blue always works especially if it's old school stuff from your WVU days. Anything else is always gay.

4. Always and I mean ALWAYS, return any "Lets Go" with a hearty "Mountaineers!" This is true even during funerals, sex, in foreign countries or when witnessing the birth of your child.

5. Every vehicle you see while driving that contains a Pitt or Virginia Tech sticker should be honked at then flipped off. To be on the safe side, do this to every car with a Pennsylvania or Virginia license plate.

6. When Notre Dame plays Pitt, it is mandatory to despise both teams. There are no winners.

7. You cannot have a second favorite football team behind WVU. You are only permitted to have another team that you hate the least.

8. It is OK to be emotional (and even "tear" up) during the following: First beer of the first tailgate of the season Your child's first WVU game When the band plays the Alma Mater, Simple Gifts, or Country Roads When Tony Caridi says, "It's a great day to be a Mountaineer wherever you may be!" Watching the sun rise on the way to a game Anytime anyone mentions Miami and blocked punt in the same day WVU winning the National Championship

9. Always take off your hat during the Alma Mater and physically remove the hats of anyone in your vicinity who fails to do so.

10. Tailgating is mandatory. And by tailgating, you must be drinking beer before 6:00 AM. This includes both home and away games.

11. When you die, you must have at least one item of WVU memorabilia with you. (Specify which one in your will, that way your spouse won't pick something stupid).

12. Your children should be taught to let you know when they "have to take a Panther."

13. You are forbidden to fall for the National Media crap sandwich that JoePa is still a "good guy." In reality, he is a bitter senile old man reduced to a cheerleader and referee-baiter. His credibility went south forever when he hired Galen "Cheatin" Hall to resurrect his sorry football program.

14. Recruiting must be followed as intensely as any game. This is true even if it puts your job/career at risk.

15. Attend the Spring Game. It makes it easier to survive the summer.

16. Try to never boo a former or current WVU football player who is playing in the NFL (Not even Chris Henry). But as always you can boo any player who once played against WVU with all of your might. (ie, dog killer Michael Vick aka Ron Mexico)

17. Correct anyone who doesn't refer to WVU as "THE" only real university in West Virginia .

18. ESPN employees must be verbally taunted at every opportunity. Note: Mark May is Pitt Grad!

19. Hang a WVU flag outside of your house every day. If any of your neighbors counter this with a VT/Pitt flag, it is your solemn duty to tear it down and deface it anyway you see fit.

20. It is important to consider the "good old days" ARE NOW. Enjoy them!!!!! And Let's Goooooo Mountaineers!!!!!!

What's new...

I've been busy! Doing what, you ask... Well, really I don't know. Life seems to move at such a fast pace that it is hard to keep up. Work has been busy so that is nice and I haven't made it the gym in almost two weeks! Ughh and I can tell. I have been cleaning the house, getting ready for all the company tonight and for fall.

I have the itch to repaint my room. However, my brother had some car troubles and I gave him some extra money, so my budget is very thin the next two weeks. I was very happy to help and always more than willing, but it took any extras out until next pay day. It seems like when I finally get something ahead and in savings something comes up. So is life, I guess.

The only downfall to tonights game is that I have to DVR all my shows lol. I love Thursday night TV. I will have to stay up really late I guess and watch them. I don't know if I can go to bed NOT knowing what happend on The Office and Grey's. The other shows can wait!

Have a great night everyone! :)

Tonight

Tonight is one of my favorite nights in Morgantown. A Thursday Night Game at Home. We are 6-0 when it comes to night games at home. Pretty big night here in Mo-town :)

I am getting off work in the next 60 mins to go and prepare a feast for the family :) Soups and easy foods. Plus I have to clean out my car so my friends can ride in it LOL, oops...

Have a great Thursday night! Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MOUTNAIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERS!

Weekend Rambles - I have a 9/11 entry that should have posted...I didn't forget or want to make light of it, I think I accidently made it for tomorrow instead of today. OOPS!

Well Sat is another home game for us Mounties. East Caralina. Should be a good test of our strength and show us some weakness we have. I am excited and as always will be at the game, with bells on.

After the game I am going to a crabfest with some friends, should be a good time and fun by all. :)

Sorry I have been slacking about posting. Busy week at work. Anyways - have fun and becareful this weekend! And as always, Let'ssssss GOOOOOOO Mountaineers!!

WVU

In a little over 24 hours (26 hours 9mins from this moment). It happens. KICKOFF! OPENING GAME! BIG EAST #1 TEAM, THE MOUNTAINEERS!

The band will soon be out on the field, in there amazing WV STATE shape (or even the flying WV!!) playing our fight song....

My heart is almost bursting from my chest with excitement. Now if you aren't a football fan, you won' t understand. You either get it or you don't. I don't care what team or conference you are for, there is no words to describe the feeling of being at a college football game.

Sports Illustrated had a list a few years back about things you should "see" at sporting events. One of the top 50 things to do was to go to a home WVU game, stand close to your 65,000 closest friends after a win and sing "Country Roads" (yes the John Denver song).

Good luck to all your teams this weekend!

Let's GOOOOOO MOUNTAINEERS! W-V-U!!

I promise I will limit the post regarding football. Well I promise I will try.

Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MOUNTAINEERS! W-V-U!!

I love college football, LOVE, maybe even a weak adjective.... It 11 minutes I can get my tickets. I am on pins and needles. My mom can't get into the site due to heavy volume, she is having a mild panic attack, lol. I am in and waiting another 10 mins until it is time...

I love WVU football! :D