Progress is being made :) Thanks to the help of a couple friends the wallpaper is now gone from the dining room, kitchen, and bedroom. Some rooms were easier then others. Now I'm spackling, sanding, and caulking to prepare for painting.
I'm loving the work. Yes it does seem to take forever, but the place already looks a million times better with the flowers gone. It's great to see the fruits of your work :) I can't wait to see it with the paint!
Already more and more things are getting added to the todo list. We've decided we really should paint the trim. We'll have to paint the ceiling in the master bedroom. There's quite a bit of furniture I'd like to paint :) One step at a time!
I've decided I got away from the jungle... only to be in the forest! I mowed the lawn last night, well some of it. The jungle took be about 30 mins. The front and right side of 101 took me 45 minutes and used a whole tank of gas! Most of it is sloping, and the only flat part is like being in a forest with the trees just wide enough to grow grass inbetween! N.. can't wait til you're back from Italy :)
Ultimate
Posted in on 9:55 AM by Jilian
Better late then never right...
So during the hat tourney I wasn't very encouraged by my play and thinking on the field. I was very rusty, wasn't into offense, and thinking this is going to be a long summer.. I stink!!
Well last thursday night changed that. The first point of the game I was in on I caught the disk up the line and threw for a score :) Since that happens oh once every blue moon.. I was pretty excited. Granted I did miss a couple easy grabs, but I also had some other good plays and caught 2 for scores. I was pretty happy with my movement and getting open for the disc, and with my defense :) So I'm definitely encouraged for the rest of the summer and hope to improve upon my getting open and going to the disc.
So during the hat tourney I wasn't very encouraged by my play and thinking on the field. I was very rusty, wasn't into offense, and thinking this is going to be a long summer.. I stink!!
Well last thursday night changed that. The first point of the game I was in on I caught the disk up the line and threw for a score :) Since that happens oh once every blue moon.. I was pretty excited. Granted I did miss a couple easy grabs, but I also had some other good plays and caught 2 for scores. I was pretty happy with my movement and getting open for the disc, and with my defense :) So I'm definitely encouraged for the rest of the summer and hope to improve upon my getting open and going to the disc.
Celebrate good times, come on!...
Posted in on 11:27 AM by Jilian
...It's a celebration!
Yep, today's a celebration! 3 more hours til closing :) We did the walk through this morning... so exciting!!
Ok I have to go focus on work for another hour, like that's possible! Hope to see most of you tonight! Stop by and say hi :)
PS. J&C also get back into the country today! Can't wait to hear all about Europe!
Yep, today's a celebration! 3 more hours til closing :) We did the walk through this morning... so exciting!!
Ok I have to go focus on work for another hour, like that's possible! Hope to see most of you tonight! Stop by and say hi :)
PS. J&C also get back into the country today! Can't wait to hear all about Europe!
Summer has officially begun
Posted in on 8:23 AM by Jilian
Why you ask?? Cause summer league has started. We were sitting around the table at Rivermill last night after the hat tournament, catching up with the Ultimate crew, most of whom I haven't seen since last summer, when it hit me... it's summertime! It was so good to see everyone, specially the Roanoke crowd! The Ultimate was fun too :)
Last night was also the first New River Network event. We had a good turn-out. Lots of mingling and socializing. I'm looking forward to watching the group grow. Two quotes from people I met show the need for such a group. "I didn't know there were this many young professionals in blacksburg" "I've lived here for 3 years and don't know anyone!"
My birthday was the best to date. M is a firm beliver that a birthday is YOUR day. Well friday felt like my day! Thanks to all who had a part in that.... emailing, calling, cards, hanging out etc :) I am for sure blessed with an awesome family and friends!
Last night was also the first New River Network event. We had a good turn-out. Lots of mingling and socializing. I'm looking forward to watching the group grow. Two quotes from people I met show the need for such a group. "I didn't know there were this many young professionals in blacksburg" "I've lived here for 3 years and don't know anyone!"
My birthday was the best to date. M is a firm beliver that a birthday is YOUR day. Well friday felt like my day! Thanks to all who had a part in that.... emailing, calling, cards, hanging out etc :) I am for sure blessed with an awesome family and friends!
Surprise Surprise!!
Posted in on 2:56 PM by Jilian
I've been in a pretty good mood lately... Not exactly sure why.. maybe I've finally got a good balance in life going on. Anyways... to add to my good mood, got a phone call from MI Abby yesterday asking what my plans were this weekend. I had forgotten she was going to be visiting family down NC at the end of May. Well A and her parents are about 2 hours away from the burg right now. I'm looking forward to having dinner with them and hanging out with A all night :) I didn't think I'd get to see her again til the fall!! And how cool that she'll get to spend at least a little of my birthday with me :)
So yeah I guess my birthday kinda started last week when I got my bro and s-i-l's card in the mail. (Sent early cause they happen to be gallavanting around Europe... I remember when my parent's spent my 21st birthday in Austria!, one day maybe I'll actually get to spend my birthday in Europe!) It officially started yesterday when I got a surprise package of a lollipop bouquet at work. It just keeps getting better!! You know me.. I think birthdays should last all week!
Oh yeah. AND tomorrow just happens to be National Doughnut Day. Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts. Coincidence.. I think not :)
So yeah I guess my birthday kinda started last week when I got my bro and s-i-l's card in the mail. (Sent early cause they happen to be gallavanting around Europe... I remember when my parent's spent my 21st birthday in Austria!, one day maybe I'll actually get to spend my birthday in Europe!) It officially started yesterday when I got a surprise package of a lollipop bouquet at work. It just keeps getting better!! You know me.. I think birthdays should last all week!
Oh yeah. AND tomorrow just happens to be National Doughnut Day. Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts. Coincidence.. I think not :)
wow.. JUNE, when did that happen?
Posted in on 6:09 PM by Jilian
A quick recap of the weekend. 8 of us went camping on the AT saturday night. So much fun!! Lots of firsts for me. First time hiking in with packs to camp, First time filtering creek water to drink, First time at Kelly's Knob, First time to watch fireworks from 20 miles away and above them, First time to see a shooting star, First time to have Venison cooked in a campfire - mmmm. Great friends, good times! I was all inspired to become super AT hiker chic, but in reality I think I'll just set my sites on a 3/4 day trip for now :)
Ok so back to the title. JUNE. It's gonna be a pretty big month for me. In a couple days I'll be enterting my 'late twenties'. R claims it'll be the best years of our lives. Well, mine are going to start off with a bang. 2 weeks from today I close on my first house. The excitement is building daily! It's still a little surreal to me. So pretty much the my life will revolve around the house: finalizing closing details, packing, picking colors, closing, changing my address in a kabillion places, striping wallpaper, painting, moving... as I'm told, life will never be the same. I can't wait for everyone to come over and hang out!
Oh yeah... and that little race I'm training for. So working out from 1hr - 3hrs a day :) Little problem this weekend.. broke my bike. Dumb story... good news is the bike will be better then before and hopefully I'll have it back in the end of next week.
The New River Network (revamped Nucleus) - the NRV's young professional group gets kick started with Happy Hour on June 9th. Of course I'm on a committee. More info on that soon. I'm excited someone's taken the initiative to get the group going again. Blacksburg is in a need of a way to bring the young professionals in this town together.
June 9th is also the start of summer Ultimate!! Woohoo. We've been waiting for this since last season ended! You should Sign Up!
It's going to be a great summer!!!
Ok so back to the title. JUNE. It's gonna be a pretty big month for me. In a couple days I'll be enterting my 'late twenties'. R claims it'll be the best years of our lives. Well, mine are going to start off with a bang. 2 weeks from today I close on my first house. The excitement is building daily! It's still a little surreal to me. So pretty much the my life will revolve around the house: finalizing closing details, packing, picking colors, closing, changing my address in a kabillion places, striping wallpaper, painting, moving... as I'm told, life will never be the same. I can't wait for everyone to come over and hang out!
Oh yeah... and that little race I'm training for. So working out from 1hr - 3hrs a day :) Little problem this weekend.. broke my bike. Dumb story... good news is the bike will be better then before and hopefully I'll have it back in the end of next week.
The New River Network (revamped Nucleus) - the NRV's young professional group gets kick started with Happy Hour on June 9th. Of course I'm on a committee. More info on that soon. I'm excited someone's taken the initiative to get the group going again. Blacksburg is in a need of a way to bring the young professionals in this town together.
June 9th is also the start of summer Ultimate!! Woohoo. We've been waiting for this since last season ended! You should Sign Up!
It's going to be a great summer!!!
Reality Bites
Posted in on 5:40 PM by Jilian
So it's official. R&K have a get out of dodge date. Even though I've known it was coming, it still stinks!! You guys will be very much missed!
So over the past year our core group has been cut in half! M left. Then C. Now the E's. Sad to know Blacksburg isn't a put down your roots place for everyone!
I guess I should be used to the fact most friends I make in the burg will be leaving at some point. In the next year I'll prob have to say good bye to M, A, the C's.
Well I'm not leaving! Not yet anyways :) Mortgage and Roots here I come :) So you always have a place to stay when (if) you come back to visit.
I'm sad to see the group dwindle, but happy when I look around and see all the friends still in town!
So over the past year our core group has been cut in half! M left. Then C. Now the E's. Sad to know Blacksburg isn't a put down your roots place for everyone!
I guess I should be used to the fact most friends I make in the burg will be leaving at some point. In the next year I'll prob have to say good bye to M, A, the C's.
Well I'm not leaving! Not yet anyways :) Mortgage and Roots here I come :) So you always have a place to stay when (if) you come back to visit.
I'm sad to see the group dwindle, but happy when I look around and see all the friends still in town!
NRTC - ready or not....
Posted in on 3:37 PM by Jilian
This week marks week 1 of 17 weeks of training for the New River Trail Challenge. Thought a bit overwhelmed right now I'm really looking forward to training and completing this challenge! Even better, I've got two great friends training for the race too.
Here's a look at my week 1 training plan.
I'll be adding lifting twice a week and possibly swimming twice a week. As well as Ultimate on Thursday nights thru June & July. Maybe some soccer :) I'm going to need lots of sleep this summer!
I thought about starting a specific NRTC training blog... but doubt I'd keep up with it... so I'll try to keep you guys updated on here.
Here's a look at my week 1 training plan.
| MON | bodyflow B-16M |
| TUES | R-45min |
| WED | B-18M |
| THURS | bodyflow R-35min |
| FRI | rest |
| SAT | B-22M |
| SUN | R-55min |
I'll be adding lifting twice a week and possibly swimming twice a week. As well as Ultimate on Thursday nights thru June & July. Maybe some soccer :) I'm going to need lots of sleep this summer!
I thought about starting a specific NRTC training blog... but doubt I'd keep up with it... so I'll try to keep you guys updated on here.
CELEBRITY DATING GAME!
Posted in on 2:09 PM by Jilian
Friday May 20th around 8:15AM, tune your radio to 99.1
J is one of the bachelorette's. Should be entertaining :)
I've now nicknamed her SWVA's most elligible bachelorette :)
J is one of the bachelorette's. Should be entertaining :)
I've now nicknamed her SWVA's most elligible bachelorette :)
On a lighter note....for your entertainment
Posted in on 9:36 AM by Jilian
A double dose this morning to make up for my lack of blogging.
Today's Jilian Moment:
I spent 15 minutes seaching the house up and down for my bike lock, finally giving up I rode into work. (which was a beautiful ride - I love this town) I discover I'd left my lock here, probably thinking it'd be smart to not have to lug it back and forth if I was planning to ride to work everyday. Only smart if I remember where it is! Oh well :)
Today's Jilian Moment:
I spent 15 minutes seaching the house up and down for my bike lock, finally giving up I rode into work. (which was a beautiful ride - I love this town) I discover I'd left my lock here, probably thinking it'd be smart to not have to lug it back and forth if I was planning to ride to work everyday. Only smart if I remember where it is! Oh well :)
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