TGIS

Snippylynn

Morning! I am feeling better today, thankfully. I took Lucy for a long walk to and from the video rental lace and grocery store. She is now sleeping in the open doorway. She gets hot easily. 

What are your plans today?

kmmssg

Well, right now I'm bumming.  Originally I was going to help DD with a beach birthday party for my g'daughter, Josie.  Well, it will be 102 there today so beach is out.  OK - we come up with a plan B slumber party with dancing, mani/pedi's, girlie stuff on steroids.  DD just called and they have been without power for 10 hours and no news of when it will be back. They live in the country so they don't even have water.  Josie's party is cancelled - my poor little girl.

WildRumpus

Hey Snips. What did you rent? Lucy is getting so big! 

I'm still on restricted activity after my procedure yesterday, so my day will likely be spent on the couch or sitting in front of the computer. Super exciting stuff. However, my sister did send me some ridiculously awesome cupcakes yesterday, so I have those to keep me company.

Winnertag1

No plans for me tonight, I work today - FI & I might go to a movie after.

kmm - That sucks about your g'daughter's birthday party, why/how did the power get knocked off where your DD lives? 

brandichamberlain

Morning.  I fell asleep at 8 last night and was up before 6.  I'm watching old reruns of One Tree Hill and hoping I"ll be able to fall asleep for a nap later.  My bachelorette party is tonight and I don't want to be passing out by 10.

Snippylynn

Bummer KMM. Can they come stay with you so you get a little family time?

*SUPER HUGS* Jill.

ETA: Duh. I rented Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Bridesmaids (I haven't seen it!) and One for the Money.

WildRumpus

Thanks Snips. We're doing ok. I haven't seen the other two, but Bridesmaids is fun. We actually went and saw it the afternoon of my bachelorette party. I'm working my way back through the whole first season of New Girl on Hulu, then will probably turn my attention towards my Netflix instant queue. I'm also doing some looking for my friend for her wedding next fall. She wants to do what I did with my bridesmaids dresses-pick a color and fabric, and let everyone choose, but since she's doing a peacock scheme, and an outdoor wedding in October, it's a little tricky to find a whole set of full-length dresses 

Winnertag1

We finally got rain here today! FI has been wanting rain so his grass seeds can grow in. 

Snippy - I'm sure you probably answered this before, how long have been in Sweden for? Is there any timeline for when you would be moving back to MI?

Snippylynn

So, how many colors is she going to do? That seems like it might be a bit excessive, Jill. 

Snippylynn

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[QUOTE]We finally got rain here today! FI has been wanting rain so his grass seeds can grow in.  <strong>Snippy - I'm sure you probably answered this before, how long have been in Sweden for? Is there any timeline for when you would be moving back to MI?</strong>
Posted by DileniN[/QUOTE]
We've been in Sweden for 2 years, before that, 2.5 years in Italy. No plans to move back to Michigan, probably ever. Who knows where we will end up!

brandichamberlain

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: TGIS : <strong>We've been in Sweden for 2 years, before that, 2.5 years in Italy.</strong> No plans to move back to Michigan, probably ever. Who knows where we will end up!
Posted by Snippylynn[/QUOTE]

<div>
</div><div>That sounds awesome.  FI and I have talked about moving to Italy or Germany for a year after graduation and teaching English.  </div>

WildRumpus

From what I've seen so far, I'm thinking she's going teal and then using peacock feathers and other colors as accents. They're kind of going for a vintage 1920's-ish feel. I loved planning my wedding so I'm secretely hoping she asks for more help 

Winnertag1

Snippy - That sounds exciting! I dont know how the families who have to move on a whim do it - this lady that comes into work is waiting for any notice that her family has to move again, she said theyd been given 2 weeks notice before & they have young children too.

Do you atleast like it in Sweden? Ive always wanted to visit but I dont know if Id be able to live there.

Winnertag1

Brandi - Germany is beautiful, I spent about 4 months there once and I loved it - I thought it was much nicer than Italy. 

J&K10910

Morning.  I STILL feel crappy.  This is ridiculous.  I have my stupid volunteer job this morning, and then I'm supposed to be meeting Poli this afternoon, but I feel so crappy, I don't know if I'll make it.  I'm bummed. 

mica178

Good morning!

Hugs, Jill.

brandichamberlain

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[QUOTE]Brandi - Germany is beautiful, I spent about 4 months there once and I loved it - I thought it was much nicer than Italy. 
Posted by DileniN[/QUOTE]

<div>
</div><div>FI studied abroad there two summers ago and loves it there.  He is also fluent in German so it would be a little easier for me/us at first too.  </div><div>
</div><div>I just want to eat an abundance of Italian food! :)</div>

WildRumpus

Thanks Mica

I would LOVE to get a place in Costa Rica at some point. I don't think I could do it permanently, because as much as they drive me nuts, I like being around my family when I chose to be. That would definitely be rough for me. 

PetalPockets2012

Good morning. I'm getting ready to head to my first pole dancing class. Really nervous. I'm not always coordinated so I don't know how this will go. Other than that I need to clean and work on wedding stuff.

J, did you change your picture after box kitty's food raid yesterday? Or has it been there awhile and I am noticing it now?

Winnertag1

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: TGIS : FI studied abroad there two summers ago and loves it there.  He is also fluent in German so it would be a little easier for me/us at first too.   I just want to eat an abundance of Italian food! :)
Posted by brandichamberlain[/QUOTE]
Haha being fluent in the language will probably help out a lot. Where in Germany was FI? I was in Munich mostly.

J&K10910

Ha, Petal, I changed it yesterday

brandichamberlain

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: TGIS : Haha being fluent in the language will probably help out a lot. Where in Germany was FI? I was in Munich mostly.
Posted by DileniN[/QUOTE]

<div>They were in Berlin, Munich, and one other place, I think.  He spent most of his time in Berlin if I remember correctly. </div>

Snippylynn

I would never ever, voluntarily move to Italy or any southern Europe country again. It was a horrible experience. HORR.IBLE. Sweden, on the other hand, I completely adore. 

Visiting a place is totally different from living somewhere, and that's the biggest thing to remember.

brandichamberlain

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[QUOTE]I would never ever, voluntarily move to Italy or any southern Europe country again. It was a horrible experience. HORR.IBLE. Sweden, on the other hand, I completely adore.  Visiting a place is totally different from living somewhere, and that's the biggest thing to remember.
Posted by Snippylynn[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>Why was your experience horrible, if you don't mind me asking?</div><div>
</div><div>The thing that worries me is that we would basically put our lives on hold for a year to go and do it and then we'd move back and start over again.  I am on the right track with my career and I am not sure doing that would be smart. </div>

mica178

Jill, has your friend checked out cocomyles for bridesmaids dresses?  

ootmother2

I'm hoping for some new AEs or trolls on the knot today.

The temperatures here will be over 100 and the air quality is poor which means anyone with asthma has to sit on their azz inside

WildRumpus

Mica, nope, but I'll have her look!

kmmssg

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[QUOTE]No plans for me tonight, I work today - FI & I might go to a movie after. kmm - That sucks about your g'daughter's birthday party, why/how did the power get knocked off where your DD lives? 
Posted by DileniN[/QUOTE]

<div>We aren't sure why they have no power.  She said there was a utility truck in front of their house at 2 am but they didn't go through a storm. Maybe the stress on the power grid or something?  It was over 100 the last two days and will be today too.</div>

kmmssg

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[QUOTE]Bummer KMM. Can they come stay with you so you get a little family time? *SUPER HUGS* Jill. ETA: Duh. I rented Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Bridesmaids (I haven't seen it!) and One for the Money.
Posted by Snippylynn[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>They can't come here because even though we live on the same road, we live an hour apart and they have 2 dogs they can't leave outside because of the crazy heat.</div><div>
</div><div>Other DD lives very close by so I made a psychedelic cake and we are going to have a little party at other DD's house.  Her party with her friends can't be rescheduled til August 4th. Dam heat.

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Snippylynn

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: TGIS : Why was your experience horrible, if you don't mind me asking? The thing that worries me is that we would basically put our lives on hold for a year to go and do it and then we'd move back and start over again.  I am on the right track with my career and I am not sure doing that would be smart. 
Posted by brandichamberlain[/QUOTE]
I don't think it's worth it in the least, to put your life on hold, unless teaching english is something that will benefit you in the future. <div>
</div><div>My experience was horrible because of where I was living, the fact that I couldn't work, and so many other things. Plus, it's insanely difficult to live there. Insanely. It might be easier if you were living in one of the main cities, Florence, Rome, Milan. But I hear it's much the same everywhere. It's like... the beauracracy, the day to day living is jusst so hard. Everything is a major struggle. But, that's as far as I'll take it here. :) </div>

kmmssg

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: TGIS : I don't think it's worth it in the least, to put your life on hold, unless teaching english is something that will benefit you in the future.  My experience was horrible because of where I was living, the fact that I couldn't work, and so many other things. Plus, it's insanely difficult to live there. Insanely. It might be easier if you were living in one of the main cities, Florence, Rome, Milan. But I hear it's much the same everywhere. It's like... the beauracracy, the day to day living is jusst so hard. Everything is a major struggle. But, that's as far as I'll take it here. :) 
Posted by Snippylynn[/QUOTE]

<div>So the next time House Hunter's International has American's looking for homes in France or Italy I really shouldn't buy in to the romance of it all?  I would love to travel abroad, but I'm good living here.</div>