Happy Turkey Day! I hope that everyone has a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving spent with friends and family.
I wanted to take a minute and reflect on all of the blessings/things I'm thankful for because I definitely do not do that enough.
I'm thankful for...
-my parents. They're always there for me and would do anything for me. My parents have given me so many amazing opportunities.
-my sister. I'm so glad she is home for Thanksgiving
-my friends. They're amazing and without them I would be lost.
-my job
-Blakeli. No matter what kind of a day I've had I know I can go home and see her and her tail will be wagging and she will be SO excited to see me
-my health
-that my family likes to drink!
-Green Bay Packers, hoping they move to 11-0 today
-Clemson Tigers...even though the football team stresses me out quite a bit I still love 'em
-for all of the other wonderful blessings in my life!
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wilmington!
On Tuesday my sister and I hit the road at 6:30 am and headed to Wilmington, NC. We had signed up to be extras on one of our favorite tv shows “One Tree Hill” quite a few times and finally got picked. Wilmington is where the show is filmed…btw Dawson’s Creek was also filmed in Wilmington!
Downtown Wilmington
We got to Wilmington around lunch time and did a little shopping because we had a few hours to kill before we had to head over to the filming location. We also got some lunch at a Brewery downtown which was delicious!
Enjoying a cold beer at lunch!
My sis and I also went to some of the OTH filming locations. We only went to a few because we visited Wilmington the summer before (which I wrote about here) and hit up some of the OTH hotspots! I will add that if you have never been to Wilmington you have to go(even if you aren’t a OTH fan/Dawson fan)! The town is adorable and one of my favorites to visit!
Earlier that day we had received an email that disclosed where they would be filming. The location was behind the Ford dealership.
When we pulled in there were trailers set up in the parking lot for the actors/actresses/makeup/wardrobe! Immediately, we got so excited!
Lisa Goldstein's Trailer (she plays Millicent Huxtable)
We continued on to where we were told to park and chatted with other people that were going to be extras for the day. Most people had received a part but my sister and I had not…they also told us that they were overbooked with extras for the day. Casting call had gotten moved back to 5 p.m… so we were starting to get nervous. Our drive was 4.5/5 hrs and I had to work the next day. They warned us that they could shoot for 9 or more hours (the day before filming started at 9 a.m. and ended at 8 p.m.)… not looking good…we had to make a decision.
Crew Trailers
We decided to drive back out to where the trailers were set up and wait and see if we could see anyone/get pictures with anyone when they came out. We waited for a while and finally decided to leave and head back home. We didn’t get to be extras and we didn’t get to meet anyone from the show. We later saw on Twitter that about 3 hours later Sophia Bush (Brooke Davis) and Austin Nichols (Julian Baker) came out to take pictures with everyone waiting…epic fail on our parts…we could have gotten to meet them. However, there was a positive that turned out from leaving early…we got to stop at Fazoli’s on our way home. Now I know what you are thinking, “how in the world was Fazoli’s a highlight”. Well, we grew up eating Fazoli’s in Wisco and love it. We don’t have any close by and the last few times I’ve been in Wisco I haven’t gotten it. I limited myself to 1 breadstick and only had half of my baked spaghetti…deeeelicious.
Even though we didn’t get to be extras and we didn’t get to meet anyone from the show I still had a blast and would do it again. I got to spend the whole day with my sister (remember, she’s leaving me soon for Boston), we got to go to one of the most adorable towns and see “behind the scenes” stuff from one of our favorite shows…all in all, a great great day!
Downtown Wilmington
We got to Wilmington around lunch time and did a little shopping because we had a few hours to kill before we had to head over to the filming location. We also got some lunch at a Brewery downtown which was delicious!
Enjoying a cold beer at lunch!
My sis and I also went to some of the OTH filming locations. We only went to a few because we visited Wilmington the summer before (which I wrote about here) and hit up some of the OTH hotspots! I will add that if you have never been to Wilmington you have to go(even if you aren’t a OTH fan/Dawson fan)! The town is adorable and one of my favorites to visit!
Earlier that day we had received an email that disclosed where they would be filming. The location was behind the Ford dealership.
When we pulled in there were trailers set up in the parking lot for the actors/actresses/makeup/wardrobe! Immediately, we got so excited!
Lisa Goldstein's Trailer (she plays Millicent Huxtable)
We continued on to where we were told to park and chatted with other people that were going to be extras for the day. Most people had received a part but my sister and I had not…they also told us that they were overbooked with extras for the day. Casting call had gotten moved back to 5 p.m… so we were starting to get nervous. Our drive was 4.5/5 hrs and I had to work the next day. They warned us that they could shoot for 9 or more hours (the day before filming started at 9 a.m. and ended at 8 p.m.)… not looking good…we had to make a decision.
Crew Trailers
We decided to drive back out to where the trailers were set up and wait and see if we could see anyone/get pictures with anyone when they came out. We waited for a while and finally decided to leave and head back home. We didn’t get to be extras and we didn’t get to meet anyone from the show. We later saw on Twitter that about 3 hours later Sophia Bush (Brooke Davis) and Austin Nichols (Julian Baker) came out to take pictures with everyone waiting…epic fail on our parts…we could have gotten to meet them. However, there was a positive that turned out from leaving early…we got to stop at Fazoli’s on our way home. Now I know what you are thinking, “how in the world was Fazoli’s a highlight”. Well, we grew up eating Fazoli’s in Wisco and love it. We don’t have any close by and the last few times I’ve been in Wisco I haven’t gotten it. I limited myself to 1 breadstick and only had half of my baked spaghetti…deeeelicious.
Even though we didn’t get to be extras and we didn’t get to meet anyone from the show I still had a blast and would do it again. I got to spend the whole day with my sister (remember, she’s leaving me soon for Boston), we got to go to one of the most adorable towns and see “behind the scenes” stuff from one of our favorite shows…all in all, a great great day!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Congrats to my sister!
Its official, my sister is a Clemson alum! Congrats, Julianne! I cannot believe how fast your four years at Clemson went! I'm looking forward to many visits to Boston as you continue your education!
My sister finished up her last class in early June but didn't "officially" graduate until today. After my long graduation ceremony 3 years ago, she opted out of "walking" and instead is having her diploma mailed to her. I really wanted her to walk because I think it's a once in a lifetime thing and I didn't get to see her graduate from high school as I was living in Mexico at the time. I told her she has no choice but to attend her graduation ceremony for her Master's program.
Anyways, we are spending the day celebrating as a family! I surprised her with a cake yesterday and we bought some champagne. We are also going to watch the Packers play their first preseason game tonight...couldn't think of a better way to celebrate.
Congrats again Julianne! I'm so proud of you! Now, onto grad school!
My sister finished up her last class in early June but didn't "officially" graduate until today. After my long graduation ceremony 3 years ago, she opted out of "walking" and instead is having her diploma mailed to her. I really wanted her to walk because I think it's a once in a lifetime thing and I didn't get to see her graduate from high school as I was living in Mexico at the time. I told her she has no choice but to attend her graduation ceremony for her Master's program.
Anyways, we are spending the day celebrating as a family! I surprised her with a cake yesterday and we bought some champagne. We are also going to watch the Packers play their first preseason game tonight...couldn't think of a better way to celebrate.
Congrats again Julianne! I'm so proud of you! Now, onto grad school!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Happy Birthday Julianne!
Today is my little sister's 22nd birthday!!! I can't believe a year has already passed since she turned 21!
My sister is currently home for the summer and I am so glad! Ju has become quite the cook so I am looking forward to all of the yummy meals she's going to make this summer! She and I are very close, even though we have our typical sister differences. Juli was recently accepted into a master's program in Boston which starts the first week in September. I'm very excited for her but will be sad to have her so far away. However, I will be making quite a few trips to see her during her time in grad school!
Tonight we will be going to happy hour and then out to dinner!
Happy Happy Birthday Julianne! I looove you!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to my amazing, supportive, and loving father. I would not be who I am or where I'm at in life with out you (and mom too!).
I haven't talked much about my dad in this blog, except for how much he means to me. My dad is amazing though. He is rarely home and if he is home it's usually from Thursday at 11 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m. His office is in Texas and he oversees 9 manufacturing plants around the world. My dad gets to visit awesome places and stay in super cool hotels. While to myself and the onlooker it sounds appealing, it gets old and tiresome...and we miss having him around. I know that he works so hard so that my sister, mom, and I can have the life that we do and for that I am forever grateful. I hope to find someone like my dad to spend my life with (I mean that in the most non creepy way ever).
Dad letting loose. He loves a good cigar and is so busy that he's hilarious when he does let loose!
I gave my dad his father's day present back in March when I surprised him with tickets to the Masters. I can't even tell you how great of a day it was. It was definitely one of the best days I've shared with my dad. We walked around the whole course, ate, drank and watched golf! I always find it difficult to buy my dad things as he always says, in typical dad fashion, "I don't need anything." Seeing my dad relax and enjoy himself at the Masters was awesome. He had a smile on his face the entire time and is already talking about spending the money to go next year...this is a man that hates spending money.
Thank you dad for...
-loving me unconditionally
-being my biggest fan (next to mom)
-working so hard and instilling a strong work ethic in me
-making me laugh
-always taking care of the million things I seem to break (car, cell phone, laptops...and the list goes on!)
-letting me use your hotel and airline travel points...I manage them quite well, don't you think ;)
-your "Billisms"...my favorite..."Be a saver, not a spender."
-for being you. You are the best dad!
Happy Father's Day Daddy. I love, love, love you!
I haven't talked much about my dad in this blog, except for how much he means to me. My dad is amazing though. He is rarely home and if he is home it's usually from Thursday at 11 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m. His office is in Texas and he oversees 9 manufacturing plants around the world. My dad gets to visit awesome places and stay in super cool hotels. While to myself and the onlooker it sounds appealing, it gets old and tiresome...and we miss having him around. I know that he works so hard so that my sister, mom, and I can have the life that we do and for that I am forever grateful. I hope to find someone like my dad to spend my life with (I mean that in the most non creepy way ever).
Dad letting loose. He loves a good cigar and is so busy that he's hilarious when he does let loose!
I gave my dad his father's day present back in March when I surprised him with tickets to the Masters. I can't even tell you how great of a day it was. It was definitely one of the best days I've shared with my dad. We walked around the whole course, ate, drank and watched golf! I always find it difficult to buy my dad things as he always says, in typical dad fashion, "I don't need anything." Seeing my dad relax and enjoy himself at the Masters was awesome. He had a smile on his face the entire time and is already talking about spending the money to go next year...this is a man that hates spending money.
Thank you dad for...
-loving me unconditionally
-being my biggest fan (next to mom)
-working so hard and instilling a strong work ethic in me
-making me laugh
-always taking care of the million things I seem to break (car, cell phone, laptops...and the list goes on!)
-letting me use your hotel and airline travel points...I manage them quite well, don't you think ;)
-your "Billisms"...my favorite..."Be a saver, not a spender."
-for being you. You are the best dad!
Happy Father's Day Daddy. I love, love, love you!
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