It has been sooooo long! The last couple of days have flown by in a whirlwind. Picture my already crazy schedule mixed with the moving process and a two day trip with the college and you have the last few days of my life. So, the college trip went well; everyone behaved and nobody was thrown in jail. :) HA-HA. When you are in a town with probably half-a-dozen prisons or more, that is quite a feat. Anyways, the singing and playing of bells went well, and we were rewarded with food and no bell practice at seven thirty this morning. Trust me, there were some VERY happy people because of that last reward. I had a blast and was asked several times to move down there and be the piano player. I guess when you need a piano player you NEED a piano player.

 

So today, being my longest day, was somewhat shortened and I didn't have to get up until eight this morning. HALLELUJAH! Which brings me to the reason it was only somewhat shortened. I started practice for our local bi-annual production of Handel's Messiah. It was so much fun; totally overwhelming, but so, so much fun. The practice is from eight thirty to ten, so I will be gone from 7am until 10:30pm on most Wednesdays, with a short hour or two at home for dinner. FUN STUFF!

 

Well, it's that time, and I really need some sleep if I am going to attempt to make it through work tomorrow night.

 

Lovin' Chocolate, Lovin' Life

April B.

 

Just finished packing for my short trip tomorrow. I am so excited to hang out with my college pals and meet some new people. :) Tomorrow will be long though, seven to two and then a two hour drive at three thirty. Fun Stuff!!!!!

 

Hope you all had a great weekend, I sure did.

 

Lovin' Chocolate, Lovin' Life

April B.

 

Wow! The last two days have gone by in a blur. On Thursday night, my parents signed on our new house, and I got to see it for the first time. We have been looking for a new place for a while, and I am glad we found one before Christmas. Christmas is crazy with all the party planning, concerts, work, and spending time with friends and family; who wants to move in the midst of all of that?

Anyways, so that was Thursday night, Friday morning was our college trip to the cider mill and it was great. Our college president bought us all cider and donuts, so I did get my cinnamon sugar covered one, and I was very happy. :) After the cider mill, some of us went out to lunch at a coney place by the school. We always have fun when we go out, but it is even better when food is involved. After lunch I went to my church's school, and did the bulletin board for October. I hadn't had time yet, so I was trying to finish up before November hit. I had it planned for a while, it just took some time to get it all together and get it done. It turned out pretty nice if I do say so myself. So we went back to our new house Friday night with my boyfriend and grandma and they got to see everything; even though the house itself is a bit smaller than our current house, we are getting a garage and a basement which we don't have now.

 

So this morning, I helped pack my dad's pickup and my mom's Tahoe full of boxes so they could take them to the house. Funny how it seems that two car loads didn't put a dent in the amount of stuff we have; you can't even tell we are missing things. Anyways, my sister had a jewelry party in the afternoon, so we did that and then packed up more boxes, and headed to Big Lots to get a small book shelf that I wanted. Needless to say, it took me at least two hours to put that stupid thing together, and nobody would help me. So we finally got home, everyone showered, we watched some television, and now everyone, but me, is in bed. I do actually need to be in bed, so that is where I am heading. Have a wonderful weekend.

 

Lovin' Chocolate, Lovin' Life

April B.

 

*here is the board; the apples have pictures of all the students :)

Donuts!!! A former student from our college brought us donuts today in our 8:30am class. She is my new hero! (Only because I didn't eat before I left the house.) Sweets just make everything better, don't they??? My donut did have chocolate on top of course, and it was A-mazing.

 

I am soooo excited for tomorrow! Our collegiate activity is a trip to a cider mill, and if there is one thing that is almost as necessary for my life as my boyfriend, chocolate, and ranch dressing, it is cider. I just loooooveeeee cider! Unfortunately, because of the hot summer, there aren't as many apples and the cider prices are outrageous. I may get some tomorrow anyway, because I haven't had any all year; and of course I am soooo getting some of those cinnamon sugar donuts. I mean really, when your mom and sister go to a cider mill, and only bring back plain, boring donuts, you get really ticked. Especially when they know you love cinnamon sugar donuts. No, it wasn't that big of a deal, I just like to bug them; I love them both very much. :)

 

I get to sleep in tomorrow, so I am going to take advantage of some extra sleep time!

 

Lovin' Chocolate, Lovin' Life

April B.

 

Happy Wednesday!!!! I had a good day, and managed to stay awake through it all. (Surprisingly) I also got some laundry done, which is great since I don't have any clothes left. :) OK, I do have some clothes left, but not my basics that I use every week. I also have to pack for a short trip next week, so thankfully I will not be doing laundry Sunday night right before I leave. My college ensemble group is going to our National Alumni Conference along with the ladies, men's and bell groups. I have to be their for all four, so I will be gone Monday and Tuesday. It is nice to get away for even a day or two every once in a while; especially when you are getting away from school......

 

Well, I am going to watch the latest Piano Guys video, and then go to bed.

 

Lovin' Chocolate, Lovin' Life

April B.

 

 

Sleep is closing in; and I am gladly reaching for it. I had a good day; long, but good. Work wasn't terribly stressful, but some things just happen every once in a while. I did get to see my boyfriend, so that was AMAZING as always. (Love you honey!) I am so excited that the Tigers are going to the playoffs!!! GO TIGERS!!!! Hopefully this will be our year for the World Series Championship.

 

Long day again tomorrow, but chocolate, and a few other things, will get me through. :)

 

Lovin' Chocolate, Lovin' Life

April B.

 

I am finally sitting down and relaxing. :) I also just ate so that helps my mood tremendously. I did go bowling tonight, but I only bowled one game; I was really tired and my thumb was hurting.:(  So now I am home on the couch watching my favorite series of all time....... Once Upon A Time. Wow, when it came out last year I got so addicted and I love it. Now that the new series is out I have it recorded on my television and I can watch it when I have the time, which seems to be never.

 

So now that I have eaten am watching my favorite show, I think I am going to get some ice cream. Sound good????? 

 

Lovin' Chocolate, Lovin' Life

April B.