Slow day at work....

G2SoccerTaz · March 2012

Anyone else having a quiet day at work. 75% of the office is out at conferences this week. So not a whole lot is happening.

I am sitting here wishing I was outside enjoying the weather instead of being stuck inside with no window

Anyone want to chat about anything and everything to pass the time by?

Megbo2012 · March 2012

Yes. Do you speak German? You said you lived there? how was it? When was it? Would you go back?

janeash · March 2012

Slow day here too! Winter is our off season so not much to do. I've been browsing for wedding stuff/ideas all afternoon! Only 2.5 more hours until home time (and then school until 9:30).

What kind of work do you do?

G2SoccerTaz · March 2012

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[QUOTE]Yes. Do you speak German? You said you lived there? how was it? When was it? Would you go back?
Posted by Megbo2012[/QUOTE]

No I unfortunately do not speak German. Dad was stationed there. We were there from 87-90 and then from 92-95. If I lived there again, I would pick it back up. (I took Spanish in HS and college and I had issues with German sounds and numbers being used for Spanish)

I loved Germany. We traveled a lot when we were there. I think that is why I love history so much. I was able to see how the wall divided Germany and then see how both came back together and form a unified German. Berlin was my favorite place of all times to visit (well outside of LegoLand)

I really want to go back. I want to take FI and show him where I used to live. My brother wants to take his wife there for the same reason. We might to a trip together sometime in the future.

G2SoccerTaz · March 2012

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[QUOTE]Slow day here too! Winter is our off season so not much to do. I've been browsing for wedding stuff/ideas all afternoon! Only 2.5 more hours until home time (and then school until 9:30). What kind of work do you do?
Posted by janeash[/QUOTE]

Some days I wish I had school work to do. I miss living according to the academic calendar.

Right now I help students fill out FAFSA and get enrolled in school. But I really want to teach college fulltime instead of as an adjunct.

What do you do?

Megbo2012 · March 2012

That's awesome. I've been to Norway and Switzerland. Amazing. Best experience ever.

G2SoccerTaz · March 2012

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[QUOTE]That's awesome. I've been to Norway and Switzerland. Amazing. Best experience ever.
Posted by Megbo2012[/QUOTE]

I have never been to Norway, but I would love to go one day.

Was Switzerland for the skiing?

Megbo2012 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Slow day at work.... : I have never been to Norway, but I would love to go one day. Was Switzerland for the skiing?
Posted by G2SoccerTaz[/QUOTE]

<div>Actually, Norway was for the skiing! Went to Germany in hs with girl scouts lol</div>

G2SoccerTaz · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Slow day at work.... : Actually, Norway was for the skiing! Went to Germany in hs with girl scouts lol
Posted by Megbo2012[/QUOTE]

Did you go to a GS camp in Germany? I remember the single army guys LOVED gs cookies.

One of FI's best friends wife went to the same girl scout camp I went to about 7 years before I did.

janeash · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Slow day at work.... : Actually, Norway was for the skiing! Went to Germany in hs with girl scouts lol
Posted by Megbo2012[/QUOTE]

<div>I am a full time office assistant and a full time business student! Keeps me busy! </div><div>
</div><div>And to threadjack your other convo....Meg, I loved Switzerland!! I have never seen a place so green in my whole life (and I live in the Pacific Northwest!) Where else have you ladies travelled?</div>

Megbo2012 · March 2012

Oh shiit I said Germany I meant Switzerland.

We went to a GS specific place, so it was super cheap. I asked about the German thing because I'm currently taking it and sucking.

That's crazy!

Megbo2012 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Slow day at work.... : I am a full time office assistant and a full time business student! Keeps me busy!<strong> And to threadjack your other convo....Meg, I loved Switzerland!! </strong>I have never seen a place so green in my whole life (and I live in the Pacific Northwest!) Where else have you ladies travelled?
Posted by janeash[/QUOTE]

<div>It's not a threadjack if the thread is all for chit chat ;) Where did you go? I was in Adelboden.</div>

G2SoccerTaz · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Slow day at work.... : I am a full time office assistant and a full time business student! Keeps me busy! And to threadjack your other convo....Meg, I loved Switzerland!! I have never seen a place so green in my whole life (and I live in the Pacific Northwest!) Where else have you ladies travelled?
Posted by janeash[/QUOTE]

It does sound like you stay very busy.

Where at in the Pacific Northwest? I visit my brother and SIL in Seattle a lot and my parents live in extreme northern cali.

I have also traveled to Singapore and Maylasia. How about you?

janeash · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Slow day at work.... : It's not a threadjack if the thread is all for chit chat ;) Where did you go? I was in Adelboden.
Posted by Megbo2012[/QUOTE]

<div>We started in Lucerne and then spent a few days in Lauterbrunnen (and went up Jungfrau). So pretty!</div>

Megbo2012 · March 2012

That's awesome you guys have traveled so much! We may do the R&R half in Dublin, 2013

janeash · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Slow day at work.... : It does sound like you stay very busy. Where at in the Pacific Northwest? I visit my brother and SIL in Seattle a lot and my parents live in extreme northern cali. I have also traveled to Singapore and Maylasia. How about you?
Posted by G2SoccerTaz[/QUOTE]

<div>I live in Vancouver, BC. We go down to Seattle a lot because you Americans have better stores than we do up here! Do you ever visit Portland? I love that city!</div><div>
</div><div>I've always wanted to go to Singapore and Malaysia!! I've been a bit of everywhere....spent 3 months in Europe (17 countries), lived in Australia for a year (chasing FI) and then spent 2 months in South America. I really miss travelling now! </div>

janeash · March 2012

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[QUOTE]That's awesome you guys have traveled so much! We may do the R&R half in Dublin, 2013 :)
Posted by Megbo2012[/QUOTE]

<div>That would be SO fun! Ireland is definitely on my bucket list!</div>

daria24 · March 2012

I've been to Dublin twice, I love it. I always want to do races in foreign cities but I get horrific jet lag, I would have to go like two weeks in advance!

I've also been all throughout the UK, France, Germany, Prague, Sevilla, Vienna, Belize. I've barely seen most of the US though.

G2SoccerTaz · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Slow day at work.... : I live in Vancouver, BC. We go down to Seattle a lot because you Americans have better stores than we do up here! Do you ever visit Portland? I love that city! I've always wanted to go to Singapore and Malaysia!! I've been a bit of everywhere....spent 3 months in Europe (17 countries), lived in Australia for a year (chasing FI) and then spent 2 months in South America. I really miss travelling now!
Posted by janeash[/QUOTE]

Yes, I have been to Portland. My SIL is from Salem. Definately spent time there.

I am jealous of living in Australia. I would love to visit and even live there.

Singapore is definately different than here. I love experiencing the different cultures.

If I cannot find a permenant teaching job, I would love to have a job that included traveling internationally or even living internationally.

janeash · March 2012

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[QUOTE]I've been to Dublin twice, I love it. I always want to do races in foreign cities but I get horrific jet lag, I would have to go like two weeks in advance! I've also been all throughout the UK, France, Germany, Prague, Sevilla, Vienna, Belize. I've barely seen most of the US though.
Posted by daria24[/QUOTE]

<div>I missed Prague when i was in Europe...I really wanted to go there! How was it??</div><div>
</div><div>Where in Hawaii are you doing your HM? We are getting married in Maui.</div>

G2SoccerTaz · March 2012

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[QUOTE]I've been to Dublin twice, I love it. I always want to do races in foreign cities but I get horrific jet lag, I would have to go like two weeks in advance! I've also been all throughout the UK, France, Germany, Prague, Sevilla, Vienna, Belize. <strong>I've barely seen most of the US though.</strong>
Posted by daria24[/QUOTE]

I have seen a lot of the US except for the New England area (any state north of NY) Alaska, HI, Idaho, SD. I love road trips too :)

daria24 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Slow day at work.... : I missed Prague when i was in Europe...I really wanted to go there! How was it?? Where in Hawaii are you doing your HM? We are getting married in Maui.
Posted by janeash[/QUOTE]

<div>I really liked Prague, I was with my mother so it was a different sort of experience than going with your friends or boyfriend/husband, etc. But it's really beautiful and unique and at the time had only been westernized a tiny bit. </div><div>
</div><div>We are going to Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island. Can't wait! How much time do you have after your wedding to enjoy Hawaii?</div>

janeash · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Slow day at work.... : I really liked Prague, I was with my mother so it was a different sort of experience than going with your friends or boyfriend/husband, etc. But it's really beautiful and unique and at the time had only been westernized a tiny bit. We are going to Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island. Can't wait! How much time do you have after your wedding to enjoy Hawaii?
Posted by daria24[/QUOTE]

<div>We are there for 6 days before the wedding and then 11 days afterwards (but we will be spending most of it with FI's family who are coming from Australia....we haven't seen his mom and dad for 2 years and his brother for 4!) Hopefully we can get a night away on the other end of the island by ourselves at some point! Can't wait for some tropical weather.....it's been dismal here lately!</div>

Megbo2012 · March 2012

Daria, I'm not sure how it will go!! But I really want to do it and it's an excuse to travel. I also really want to try a half, FI did one with zero training this fall in 1:25. I hope that for my first I will run about 1:35 and then go from there!

G2SoccerTaz · March 2012

Meg - I think if it works out and you guys can go, then definately go for it. As long as you spend some time to see the sites after you run.

daria24 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]Daria, I'm not sure how it will go!! But I really want to do it and it's an excuse to travel. I also really want to try a half, FI did one with zero training this fall in 1:25. I hope that for my first I will run about 1:35 and then go from there!
Posted by Megbo2012[/QUOTE]

<div>Ugh that's so unfair! Zero training?! My first one, after about 18 weeks of training (and just casual running before training) was about 2:12. It will be a major accomplishment to run under two hours for me. I'm thinking about running the Disney half next January, mostly as an excuse to go to Disney World haha.</div>

Megbo2012 · March 2012

G2 we will DEFINTELY be doing some serious eating/sightseeing. Mainly it's an excuse to go. Plus I want my mom to come too. She doesn't run, but loves to watch.

Daria-Tell me about it. I'm used to it though. I won't ever be able to beat him but I can still try! I have more school records than him though. Ha! I'm not really sure what a "good" time is for a half, I only slightly know marathon times. I'm a mid distance person right now and once I graduate I'll also "Graduate" to 5k/10k then halfs and then finally marathons. Goal is to eventually qualify for Boston. Ultimate goal would be like 3:15 I think. Not sure though.

G2SoccerTaz · March 2012

A June Knottie G2G idea: Running the Disney half

That would be fun. It just gets too hot here. I tried training for one last year for November. But the 100+ temps got to me and I could not handle running anymore.

daria24 · March 2012

A June Knottie Disney Half would be so much fun! I think they even have a relay team option for those who don't want to run the full 13.1.

Meg-my ultimate goal is the Iron Man in Hawaii. That is pretty much guaranteed to never happen though, I don't know when I my life I would have the time to train that much when I work about 60-90 hours a week. But I am thinking about doing the NYC triatholan next year which is a relatively "easy" distance.

Megbo2012 · March 2012

Daria I could never to an Iron man, too time consuming. I am going to try my hand at Tris though, I even got a bike last summer but I can't much now because I'm in season all year!

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