December 17, 2007

I've been getting a lot of Christmas cards at work. This one is from Diana. Unfortunately, I didn't win anything from the scratch-off.

December 16, 2007

Bergdorf-Goodman has some very interesting displays in all of their store windows. This one is my favorite, which is fitting because I'm an 'air' sign (which is what this one is labeled).

December 15, 2007

And this is my favorite book that I own. As part of the T.A.G. class in first grade, I had to memorize and recite this book with my class, for a pageant-type thing. I never owned the book, but I recieved it as a Christmas gift a few years ago. One of the best gifts ever!

December 14, 2007

This is my most-used book. Mary bought it for me when I started at PRN nearly two years ago. My most referenced entry: affect/effect. I'll never get it!

December 13, 2007

My former boss Mary sent me a Christmas card. Aren't her grandchildren just darling? :)

December 12, 2007

This is the last pic. of the clothes we got for the little girl. I hope she likes this dress!

December 11, 2007

When I was out shopping, I saw this toy. It's a sign of the times when Lite Brite goes flat screen. lol

December 10, 2007

My new phone! It's the enV, in green. Call me ;)

December 9, 2007

I tried another new church. None of them "feel" right. But, this one gave me a parting gift -- popcorn, mints, a mug, bear and pencil. I thought that was pretty nice. Though, if they cut down on things like this, they might not be $60K in the red (per the weekly bulletin).

December 8, 2007

One of the best moments ever: seeing the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center for the first time. I've never been a big fan of Christmas, but this experience definitely changed my view on the holiday. I wasn't expecting that, but I soaked up the view while listening to Christmas songs on my iPod. I even offered to take family pictures of strangers (w/their own cameras). I think my heart grew three times in size. ;)

December 7, 2007

I went to the Museum of Natural History tonight to see a jazz concert. Unfortunately the rest of the museum was closed, so I'll have to go back to see that part. But the music was decent. :)

December 6, 2007

Tonight, I happened by the lighting of the Christmas tree in Newark. That is all.

December 5, 2007

I got a follow-up thank you note from a church I checked out this past Sunday. Only in Hoboken would the church's note be on Kate Spade stationery. Gotta love it :)

December 4, 2007

Here are some more clothes we're giving to the girl we "adopted" for Christmas. She's 5 years old, and her name is Alexis, I believe.

December 3, 2007

My company is participating with 4 charities for the holidays. Us ProfNet peeps decided to pick a letter from the kids for N.Y. Cares. Here's some of the things we got for her.

December 2, 2007

Today is my dad's birthday. Here's a picture of him (he's on the left) with his siblings: Gerald and Mary Ann. Happy birthday, Larry.

December 1, 2007

I won yet another hair product from Allure! This one is kinda weird. It's a powder that you add to the roots of your hair. As you rub it in, it gets kind of wet and is suppose to act as a root booster, giving your hair volume.

November 30, 2007

My friend Amy must have sensed that I needed a pick-me-up. When I got to work, I had an e-mail with a link to this fun elf thing. Here's a screen shot of me, Michelle, Amy and Kerry dancing like elves:

I shared it with people and work, and that's all we did (pretty much) all day long. Here's another one we put together of us ProfNet peeps (Maria, Vanessa, me and Tasha):

November 29, 2007

Today, I had a horrible commuting experience. Just as the PATH was about to pull into my stop, the train conductor announced that there was a train stuck in the tunnel coming out of WTC. Therefore, our train had to be re-routed. As I was listening to my iPod, I did not hear where we were being re-routed to. The train seemed to be traveling for such a long time...and then we got to the next stop -- in Manhattan.

I had to ask someone how to get back to NJ. So, I took a train on another track back to NJ. Then, I went up to street level and caught the Light Rail. Took that three stops & finally got to work, which is when I took this picture.

I was only 30 mins. late, which was surprising. However, come lunchtime, I went to the fridge to make my lunch -- only to discover that someone had thrown it away. Fabulous. I was in such a great mood, I took a 1/2 day, went home, and watched "Elf." :)

November 28, 2007

The very last thing I needed to be an 'official' resident of New Jersey ;) No more saving my change for the tolls! Now,Ii just have to figure out how to affix it to my windshield.

November 27, 2007

... a lot like Christmas!

November 26, 2007

It's beginning to look...

November 25, 2007

I *made* this necklace at a bead store in Frankenmuth. Some may say that I just assembled it because I did not actually polish the stone. But, there are four pieces to this necklace that I had to carefully decide on and put together...

November 24, 2007

Exciting happenings at my parents' house! My sister (who is now a mother herself) had a splinter in her foot & needed both her mommy and daddy to take it out for her. Cute.

November 23, 2007

After a day of shopping, it was nice to sit down to dinner with my friend Carissa. We had the absolute best waitress ever at Applebee's. Seriously. Then, Carissa went with me to my third Target store of the day.

November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving! My favorite part: the dessert table. We had pecan, key lime, pumpkin and cherry pies -- all thanks to Janie. Holly also brought some toffee bars with & without nuts on top. YUM

November 21, 2007

One of my oldest friends (we met when I was in 10th grade), the beautiful Marabeth, cut my hair today. She is one of the most well-rounded individuals I know. She earned a bachelor's degree from MSU, went to beauty school, and is now back in college studying radiology. She runs circles around me!

November 20, 2007

Stoli (blueberry, preferably) and cranberry juice. Because the people want to know what I drink! lol Cheers to you ;)

November 19, 2007

Frankenmuth is very German, like my last name -- maybe that's why we get along. Anyway, here's the Cheese Haus, where I bought some fudge and no cheese.

November 18, 2007

My mom and I go on an annual 2-day trip to Frankenmuth, MI. Janie was so excited to see these snowmen in the lobby of our hotel, I made her pose with one of them.

November 17, 2007

Back in Michigan. Cutie little Liam came over to visit. And, he knew to wear a Michigan State University sweat suit. What a smart little guy. :)

November 16, 2007

Since I finished watching
"Friends" from beginning to end, I've taken up "Gilmore Girls." I'm in the middle of the sixth season. Now, I'm just hoping Santa will bring me the seventh season! :)

November 15, 2007

This is what the wall above my dresser looks like. The most recent addition is the flower. It's actually a card I found in the Village.