Easter Weekend 2011

This year, since I didn't really get a spring break between SDSU's schedule and my internship schedule, I decided I would once again have an Easter break and spent a 5 day weekend at home in PQ.

Friday afternoon Tad drove Steve and myself up to PQ and we spent the afternoon hanging out. I was unable to attend the Maund Thursday sevice at Mission because of class, which was unfortunate because it sounded like an amazing service. Tad described it to me and walked me through the prayer and meditation points. They had done it in a stations kind of manner with a station for communion, foot washing by the pastors, and writing your sin/burdens on a paper and nailing them to the cross. Though I wish I had been at the actual service, Tad helped me gget int he right mind frame to be ready for Good Friday service.

My family hasn't been to a Good Friday service in at least 10 years. The first two or three we went to at PLC were comrpised of dramatic monologues and no real scripture readings. Thus they left us feeling very depressed and wondering where the scripture was. Tad felt very strongly that we should go to Good Friday, and since I wanted to stay in PQ for the weekend, I comprised to going to PLC. Since the two of us were going, my parents decided to come along, and we were all very happy to have gone.

There were no dramatic monologues. Instead it was alternating scripture readings and wroship songs, accompanied by the Easter choir. It was the right kind of somber that Good Friday is supposed to be.

I spent Saturday morning hanging out with Raelene. We got breakfast at Golden Bagel and ran into a friend from band in high school. We then ran a few errands, picking up an Easter basket for Nate and a portfolio for me to use at job interviews. I used the rest of Saturday to catch up on some homework and compile my portfolio.

Easter Sunday this year was disappointingly gloomy. It was mostly cloudy all day, and I don't think the temperature got above the mid 60s. But, Easter is Easter. My dad and Steve played in the brass ensemble for both the 8:00 and the 9:30 services, so Mom, Tad, and I drove separately and went to the 9:30. It was a nice service, though the sermon seemed very odd to us for Easter. As I put it, it would have been very uplifting for a memorial service, but was quite depressing for Easter.

Back home, my grandparents joine dus for Easter lunch, which we ate in the dining room with the furnace on since it was to cold outside for our usual picnic style. We played a couple rounds of Word on the Street and enjoyed watching a dog show on TV. After they headed home, Tad helped me with a bit more of my work, and then drove Steve back to State.

Monday morning I had my first CFY job interview. It was at a private practice in Rancho Bernardo, and I'm really hoping I get the position. I think I'd be a good fit for them and vice versa. I'm hoping to hear back next week, so we'll see. Prayers are appreciated.

Upon arriving home from my interview, I was delighted to see that the wedding favors had arrived. I'm very excited about them! When Mom got home from volunteering at Braille, we went up to Hallmark to pick up mor ethank you cards, and I worked on the notes from my bridal shower.

Tuesday was wedding planning details day. Mom and I went to Joann's and Michael's to find a few things for my veil and for tags for the favors. We got quite a bit done. Then Mom dropped me off at the condo, and thus ened my long weekend.

I'm down to less than 3 weeks left of the semester, and could not be more relieved. This next week will be tough with my last week of internship and running two IEPs, but I know God can lead me through it.

Spring Break!

It was much too short, but the time I did have was nice and relaxing.

My mom picked me and Steve up Friday afternoon to go home. Dave was already home (as he usually is when I get there). Mom brought out the things she and my dad had brought home for us from Hawaii the week before and we did family dinner when my dad got home. Raelene came over after dinner and joined us for Kung Fu Panda in surround sound. "You can't put a price on awesomeness..or attractiveness." LOL

Saturday I got an awful haircut for cheap at the Vons center, yeah, reason it was cheap, lol. It was gorgeous out, so I spent quite a bit of time just lounging in the backyard. Since it was so warm, we actually got the pool warm enough to swim in. We had a bit of family time in the pool, including Nigel and Tilly (neither of them cared for it much). In keeping with our "Girls' Weekend" theme, Raelene and I went out to dinner at Applebee's, got dessert from Starbucks, and wandered around CVS looking at nailpolish.

Sunday we went to Willow Grove to hear about the most recent trip to Honduras. It was great hearing the stories and seeing pictures. I'm slightly frustrated that I still haven't been able to go, but it'll happen, in God's time. Raelene came over to help with the breaking in of the new pool after lunch. Shortly after she left for work, Becky and Krista arived, followed by my randparents. This was our celebration of my grandpa's 82nd birthday. Our menu consisted of hotdogs, baked beans, salad, and a very delicious "Mexican Chocolate" cake.

After my grandparents left, the girls and I hung out in the jacuzzi (and pool) and then watched Walk the Line. It was SO nice to get to catch up, I hadn't seen either of them since before Christmas! Monday morning I did a school observation for one of my classes, and then came back for brunch with the ladies.

Tad unfortunately was still working crazy overtime, but was able to meet us for lunch at Rubios near his building. After dropping him back off at work, we headed out to explore Seaport Village. Some of the stores we visited include: the hammock shop, the tiles shop, two doggy related stores (one of which gave me free dog treats for Valencia), and the hat shop. We were going to get Ben & Jerry's, but changed our minds when we saw how ridiculous the prices were. Instead, we stopped by L'amour de Yogurt on our way home. We enjoyed dinner, and then Becky and Krista went on their way.

Tuesday was a lazy day, I don't remember what I did, lol. Wednesday Tad finally finished overtime and came over to hang out. He stayed til my dad brought my grandma home from the airport and we had dinner. Thursday, my mom's friend Cathy and her dyoungest daughter Bethany (who's 4) came over for lunch.

Friday I went out to breakfast with Raelene at Golden Bagel and then went with the fam and Tad to see Alice in Wonderland. Now, I am not at all a Tim Burton fan, but I loved this one. It was imaginative and artsy, without being creepy. Tad came back to the house with us and stayed for dinner. Right before dinner we were joined by my Aunt Lauren and her friend Courtney. Tad and I rounded out the evening with some jacuzzi time.

Saturday morning I got my bad haircut fixed (thankfully!) and got home just in time for all the family to come for our Easter celebration. We did Easter dinner Saturday since so many of us had to travel on Easter. My grandparents, cousins, and uncle and his new girlfriend all came. It was quite the full house, a little crazy, but fun. Sunday was quite relaxed, we went to church and heard the brass ensemble perform, and hung out the rest of the day.

Thank goodness for time off!

The Packing Process of an Indecisive ISFJ

I had to laugh at myself this morning as I began packing to go home for spring break.

The average college student when preparing to go home for break, has perhaps three bags they take home. 1) A duffel full of all the remaining weather-appropriate, clean clothes they could round up, 2) A full laundry bag of dirty clothes, and 3) A backpack with some homework for the week in it. I would guestimate that the amount of time it takes to pack those three bags is about 15=2-, mostly dependent on the cleanliness of their room. The most thought that is put into what clothes to bring is "do I need tank tops and shorts, or sweaters and jeans?"

Had you been in my room this morning, that is not what you would have observed.

I plan what I wear on a day to day basis based on whether I have clinic or not, the weather forecast, how recently I have worn particular clothing items, how much I like particular clothing items, and what's clean. So you can understand why I have a hard time choosing what to pack, especially for longer vacations/stays at home. I don't know what the weather will look like in the morning (weather forecasts can change quite a bit) and I don't know what I'll *feel* like wearing.

What a terrible predicament to be in, I know. I have, however, found a solution that works for me. First step, pull up the extended weather forecast online. Next, based on the predicted highs for each day, decide which days will be short sleeves and capris, short sleeves and jeans, or 3/4 sleeves and jeans days. Then, look through entire wardrobe and sort shirts into "maybe" and "no" piles. Return the no's to their proper place and pick out the needed number of short sleeved and 3/4 length sleeved shirts from the remaining piles.

It was during these last two steps that I realized how ridiculous it looks. At one point I must have had about 7 piles of clothes scattered around the room. My family, friends, roommates, and boyfriend have all at times told me I'm crazy (in more loving terms, of course), but this is what works for me in my minor OCDness.

Addiction

How can you tell you're addicted to something? It drives you absolutely crazy when you are without it.

What am I addicted to? Facebook

Man, I confess it is easier than it could have been. But I have 12 days left without it, and I'm starting to go absolutely insane. This is the crucial part of the addiction breaking isn't it? The part where you think you're going to just DIE if you don't have it NOW. Giving in at this point would only strengthen the hold it has on me. But, if I hold out, the wanting-it-so-bad-I'm-going-to-pull-my-hair-out-curl-in-a-ball-and-convulse feelings will subside and the addiction will be broken. And I will be the better for it.

Some people have told me I'm just going to relapse after Easter, maybe, we'll see. I know I'll still spend a lot of time on it, but perhaps going without it for a little while won't be nearly as difficult as it has been. And in 12 days I can say "I gave up facebook for over 6 weeks!"

You better believe though that I'm going to spend all of Easter break posting pictures and catching up on my stalking. The world wouldn't be right if Lindsey gave up facebook stalking.