The GRE is over and done with... horah! horah! I made a vow immediately after taking it that I would no longer try to incorporate silly GRE words into my every day life anymore, because (a) I was probably using the words incorrectly some of the time, and (b) it tended to make me sound bombastic.
However, I have a special place in my heart for these 5 special GRE words that I will never forget (sadly, none of them were actually on the test, but no matter):
(1) Quaff- Official definition: to drink (a beverage) copiously and heartily. Why I love it: Kristen and I were reviewing some GRE words on the way down the Florida Keys a couple of months ago, and came across this gem. It was sort of a running joke on the trip, and last week I received a frantic voicemail from Kristen saying she was "going to quaff some alcohol" if I didn't call her back immediately (joking, of course). Also, it makes me think of ducks.
(2) Hummock: Official Definition: A small hill. Why I love it: As soon as I read this definition, my two completely adorable nephews (with the last name Hill) flashed into my mind. My sister cleverly added on to these nicknames, and they are now known around our apartment as Chop and Squash Hummock.
(3) Gossamer: Official Definition: any thin, light fabric. Why I love it: The day after I learned this word, I was rereading "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" for the 80th time and they use this word twice within like 2 chapters! I had been reading over it for years without stopping to think about what it meant. I was so excited that these words were actually used in real life!
(4) Pariah: Official Definition: an outcast. Why I love it: The sentence in Barron's for this word is "If everyone rejected Mariah Carey, would she then be Mariah the Pariah?" It made me laugh and momentarily contemplate a job as the person who comes up with vocabulary sentences. I have since reconsidered this career choice.
(5) Avuncular: Official Definition: of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an uncle. Why I love it: First of all, it's just a fun word to say! Secondly, it inspired the Peterson Family Mascot: "The Avuncular Canadians." [T-shirts and more info about this mascot to come]
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Monday, November 16, 2009
...And we're back!
Okay, okay. Let's skip the formalities - I know we have been noticeably absent from the blogosphere for the past few months. I've been wanting to update for awhile, but it seemed like the more time went by, the more daunting the task was to retroblog, so I wouldn't... and the vicious cycle continued until 5 minutes ago [for some reason, watching Donny Osmond perform on Dancing With the Stars suddenly inspired me, for what reason I know not].
So here you go: Top 5 Things That Have Been Taking Up Our Time:
1. Running: Richard and I ran the Baltimore Half-Marathon [not pictured for a reason, i.e. red faces and crazy hair] with our friend, Britni. Richard did amazing and finished under 2 hours! I had pulled my hamstring a few weeks before, so I didn't do quite as well as I wanted to, but we had lots of fun [okay, that was a lie. It was not fun running it... but it was fun after, and it is fun to think about now!]. I also ran a 5k with some friends from church a few weeks ago. I am now getting ready to run the Illinois Half-Marathon in May with Kate [although, let's be honest, the real reason for going is to see my little hummocks!].
In related news, we joined a gym - Ballys! Richie and I have a standing date to go spinning on Wednesdays and yoga on Thursdays. I must say, it makes my week to see Richard ceremoniously "cradling his leg" with a soundtrack of running water [he's actually quite good] - I knew I married him for a reason. Girls like guys with skills.
2. GRE: Okay, you've heard enough about this, so I will not say anymore except that I take it on December 5, and tell anyone who will listen to me that I am sooooo ready for it to be over! I don't even have the energy to pepper this post with will-only-be-seen-on-the-GRE-and-not-in-real-life words. You're welcome.
3. Dinners at the Petersons: We made a goal to have friends over for dinner once a week. It's been really fun for many reasons: [1] we can't afford to actually DO things with people and this is something social that we can afford, [2] I get to try out some fun new recipes without having tons of leftovers, [3] We have greatly honed our Boggle and Scattergories skills, and [4] we've enjoyed getting to know law school and church friends better!
4. Law School "Stuff": I am lumping Richard's life into one bullet point, because to be honest, I only vaguely know what he does all day. This is what I do know: he is getting ready for finals, doing stuff for Moot Court and the law journal, and interviewing for externships for next semester. Busy guy! I'll let him comment if he wishes to elaborate further.
5. Making fun of Sarah Palin's new book - Just kidding.
5. Delighting in the successes of BYU Football - REALLY just kidding. Although, how 'bout 'em Horned Frogs? Power to the MWC!
The Real #5- Work: My fab boss Sarah is currently MIA on maternity leave [okay, so I guess she's not technically "Missing in Action" since I know exactly where she is, but Mya is now performing on Dancing With the Stars], so I am now solely in charge of PRing 12 hotels in the area. It's been really busy, but it's also been really fun. Also, I'm going over to Sarah's house on Sunday to bring her some dinner and [more importantly] meet baby Christopher, my work-nephew!
What the next couple of months will bring us:
1. A final, quick trip to Omaha for Thanksgiving
2. Going to Utah for Christmas, including an extended trip to St. George [my first time there!]
3. A painted bedroom! Richard promised he would do this as soon as finals are over. There will be pictures [if he does a good job].
4. Lots of fun Christmas parties and dinners
kbye.
So here you go: Top 5 Things That Have Been Taking Up Our Time:
1. Running: Richard and I ran the Baltimore Half-Marathon [not pictured for a reason, i.e. red faces and crazy hair] with our friend, Britni. Richard did amazing and finished under 2 hours! I had pulled my hamstring a few weeks before, so I didn't do quite as well as I wanted to, but we had lots of fun [okay, that was a lie. It was not fun running it... but it was fun after, and it is fun to think about now!]. I also ran a 5k with some friends from church a few weeks ago. I am now getting ready to run the Illinois Half-Marathon in May with Kate [although, let's be honest, the real reason for going is to see my little hummocks!].
In related news, we joined a gym - Ballys! Richie and I have a standing date to go spinning on Wednesdays and yoga on Thursdays. I must say, it makes my week to see Richard ceremoniously "cradling his leg" with a soundtrack of running water [he's actually quite good] - I knew I married him for a reason. Girls like guys with skills.
2. GRE: Okay, you've heard enough about this, so I will not say anymore except that I take it on December 5, and tell anyone who will listen to me that I am sooooo ready for it to be over! I don't even have the energy to pepper this post with will-only-be-seen-on-the-GRE-and-not-in-real-life words. You're welcome.
3. Dinners at the Petersons: We made a goal to have friends over for dinner once a week. It's been really fun for many reasons: [1] we can't afford to actually DO things with people and this is something social that we can afford, [2] I get to try out some fun new recipes without having tons of leftovers, [3] We have greatly honed our Boggle and Scattergories skills, and [4] we've enjoyed getting to know law school and church friends better!
4. Law School "Stuff": I am lumping Richard's life into one bullet point, because to be honest, I only vaguely know what he does all day. This is what I do know: he is getting ready for finals, doing stuff for Moot Court and the law journal, and interviewing for externships for next semester. Busy guy! I'll let him comment if he wishes to elaborate further.
5. Making fun of Sarah Palin's new book - Just kidding.
5. Delighting in the successes of BYU Football - REALLY just kidding. Although, how 'bout 'em Horned Frogs? Power to the MWC!
The Real #5- Work: My fab boss Sarah is currently MIA on maternity leave [okay, so I guess she's not technically "Missing in Action" since I know exactly where she is, but Mya is now performing on Dancing With the Stars], so I am now solely in charge of PRing 12 hotels in the area. It's been really busy, but it's also been really fun. Also, I'm going over to Sarah's house on Sunday to bring her some dinner and [more importantly] meet baby Christopher, my work-nephew!
What the next couple of months will bring us:
1. A final, quick trip to Omaha for Thanksgiving
2. Going to Utah for Christmas, including an extended trip to St. George [my first time there!]
3. A painted bedroom! Richard promised he would do this as soon as finals are over. There will be pictures [if he does a good job].
4. Lots of fun Christmas parties and dinners
kbye.
Monday, September 7, 2009
RyLu's Wedding
Richard and I went back to Utah for Labor Day (story for another day), and while we were there, we were able to download some pictures from Laura (my sister-in-law) and Ryan's wedding last month.
Some family pictures
The Coldstone bar, yum!
At the morning brunch before the wedding
The happy couple, just married!
Some family pictures
The Coldstone bar, yum!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Utah Trip
As most of you know, we just returned from an excellent 10-day trip to Utah for my SIL's wedding and a side vacation down to Lake Powell.
Here's our 10 Top exciting events from the past 10 days [in no particular order]:
1. Laura's Wedding! Of course, I have ZERO pictures of this, but hopefully will soon!
2. Eating ice-cream at the Creamery on 9th at BYU:
3. Eating lunch at Cafe Rio, yummmmm
4. Meeting our ADORABLE niece Stella
5. Eating the top layer of our wedding cake (Richard thinks it still tasted good, Emily does not)
6. Hanging out at the Petersons' pool and waterslide: Check out the pool house Richard's dad built for the wedding reception and my new, short hair!
7. Wakeboarding and surfing at Lake Powell for 4 days
8. Going to see Harry Potter: Even better the second time around! We are a happier family than we look in this picture :)
9. Playing card games every night: We learned some really fun new games!
10. Spending lots of quality time with family!
Now we are home and ready to welcome in the new school year. Three cheers for a great vacation! Thanks, Petersons!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
My Current Obsession
Some women have an obsession with shoes. Others drool over handbags or scarves. I thought I had made it through life without a "[insert clothing item/accessory] fetish" until I started running, and discovered the beauty that is women's running gear. I'm not sure what attracts me to it so much. Perhaps it is the delicate material that so skillfully wicks away my massive [TMI] amount of sweat or the brightly-colored tops with those adorable matching shorts. Either way, I'm addicted.
Fortunately, Richie also shares my athletic apparel ardor [note: for him it is men's running gear, just to clear that up], so we often take shopping trips to Sports Authority, Runner's World, REI and Target just to sit and salivate over the newest trends.
Sadly, we are usually not able to participate actively in said trends because they are ridiculously priced, and I can't justify the cost. Until... I came up with this brilliant idea after a particularly wistful trip to Sports Club on 19th and L. Why not buy a new outfit for each race I run, and wear it for the first time on the race? I know, great idea right? That way, whenever I wear it I can nostalgically remember that time I finished that 10k in under 50 minutes, or [more likely] passed out on mile 12 of the Baltimore Half!
Why this is a good idea:
1. I'm Emily, and I only come up with good ideas.
2. It gives me something to look forward to, and I really feel like I "earned" it [even though I will have technically earned it either way, since it is coming out of my paycheck].
3. I won't buy a bunch of running clothes and then stop running. My apparel cost will be commensurate with how actively I am running/racing.
4. The nostalgia thing, delineated above.
I've already picked out my outfit for Baltimore. But I can't find a picture of it on-line :( Let's just say it is cute and pink.
Just for the record, my dear husband does not think this is a good idea. Sigh. He says that there's a chance that a new outfit could rub wrong or would need to be broken in and I wouldn't realize it until I was too late. But he's totally wrong, right? Right?
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