Trippin'

Today I drove home from Springfield Massachusetts, and check out the gas mileage I was sporting!!!!!!!!!!

How excellent is that? It took me going roughly 69 (yeah!) MPH for a rough total of 7.5 hours, but still. So, I was all hyped about how sweet my car was being (SVEEET I mean), but was so kindly reminded of her "eccentricities" with this the entire way home:

Beggars can't be choosers - this baby got me to Springfield and back in one piece in a mechanically sound fashion. I thank the lord I wasn't stranded in that skeevy place any longer than I had to be!!!!

Gorgeous Portland

A couple weekends ago, Matt and I went down to the Old Port to hang out...it was SUCH a gorgeous day, I was really glad to have the camera. It was a little chilly, especially on top of the hill, but once we got closer to the water, it warmed up. :) This is on the Eastern Prom...

Me and the Terminator

Here's one that sort of reminds me of the tropics!

This is a nice one Matt took of one of the thousand butterflies hanging out on these little white flowers. I felt like I was in a movie or something..it was so neat.

2Kewl4Skewl

I registered for a graduate class today at USM that begins in 3 weeks! I'm going to check out their master's program in School Psychology.

Think of it - in 87 years when I have completed my graduate degree, (because I am attending on a part time basis), I could be a school psychologist in a podunk school in Maine somewhere, and get my summers off! Hallelujia! Wish I dove in sooner. Oh well - it's the right time now so I'm doin it.

Wish me luck, and don't mind me pathologizing you come the fall - my first class is about child and adolescent psychopathology. Yes, you're adults, but still.

Twenty-Seven

So, I'm officially in my late twenties. So far it's pretty great - er, about the same as 26. On my birthday, Holly and I went to Funtown (our tradition now for several years!) and to Splashtown! I have to admit, I got an instant headache from the rides, and fear my Funtown adventures may be coming to a close as I age :P BUT Splashtown was awesome! Here are some pictures of the day:

God I love this one. Absolute joy - something not often caught on my face!

Why has no one told me I look absolutely super nerdy in my glammy Coach sunglasses?

Holly, rockin' it on the super swing - such a trooper, never kicks my ass for kicking her seat the entire time we're swingin' around...

Another joyous pose - yay for birthdays and friends!!!! and rides!

Holly is awesome for doing the Sea Dragon with me - she said this was the worst one for her, but it ended up that it was a much harder time for me - boo!

After all of that, I came home and Matt took me to dinner at Espo's - we hit up Schemengees where he kicked my ass 3 games to 1 (while listening to some SWEET tunes on the 'ole juke - you know what I'm talkin' about!!!), and then we ended with a birthday cake shot and a cape codder at Gritty's. Martinis - Beer - then more liquor? You know what that equals? Ang waking up at 5am in desperate need of a bucket! Damn! That, folks, would be the second time in one month that the Ang has fallen to the vomit gods. Someone find me an AA meeting - quick!

Otherwise, a truely fabulous birthday. :)

Fun Times

Weekend before last, I enjoyed the northern Maine woods in Monson/Greenville. Took a tour of Moosehead Lake, got absolutely hammered and ended up yacking like I was back in college. Met some good people though, and had a fab time. This past weekend, more fun was had but was a lot more low key. Here are some pictures:

A gorgeous place in the middle of the woods - absolutely peaceful.


Moosehead Lake...


A wicked cute picture of me and Matt on the lake tour!


A memory of the hottest day of the year so far!

Why don't they call it hardball?

So, I have to share a picture of my softball injury from Monday night's game. I played second base, and thought Id stop some huge guy's hit with my shin, I guess. And ankle. We had another game tonight against the Goose, and we lost 20-5!! Ouch! At least it's fun. :)


PS in case I get any crap, no I do not have a tan yet even though it's almost August. I am rather fond of my extreme whiteness. It's easier to find me in a crowd. Plus, a purple leg is way cooler, dont you think??

A Rainy Revolution

Hello again! So I spent this past weekend in New Hampshire, and had a lot of fun. Friday night Matt and I hit Portsmouth - I think possibly every bar in existance - no, not really, but quite a few. It was a lot of fun. Also, if you want fabulous amazingly perfect PIZZA, check out the Portsmouth Gaslight downtown!

The next day, it was raining like a banshee all day, but we still hit up the Exeter American Independence festival...some revolutionary war thing. It was actually quite fun. I have some pictures to share:

Here is a picture of me trying to trick a goat into making out with me.


And here is one of Matt making friends with a llama!


This is one of Matt, me, and a guy dressed up as a Revolutionary War veteran. He had crazy eyes, but he was nice. :)


And here is a picture of Matt's parents' dog Bugsy. He's a Boston Terrier, and he snorts a lot. Very cute.

Good times had by all. =)

Dirty Shih Tzus

Here are a couple of shots of the doggies. My plan is to get them groomed this week so they will stop being ugly and smelly. Of course even ugly and smelly, I love them to bits. ;)

Oh, and this new camera takes a year to actually capture a shot...because Mcgee has ADHD this has so far been a huge pain in the ass!

Welcome to the 90's

I bought a digital camera tonight, finally. I just kind of got the idea in my head and drove straight to the store. Sony Cybershot DSC-S600...uh, yah, whatever. It's cute! And once I figure more of it out, this blog place is going to be filled with pictures of...exciting things that I do.

For those of you who are keeping track of my dating life, I spent the last 4 days with a really swell guy - maybe when I see him again I shall take a picture of us and post it! Indeed. Then you can clap for me. And it will be magical.

In other news...I have not been to work since last Thursday, and I'm back tomorrow. Naturally, I am crying inside as I have enjoyed my time off immensely - however, I am actually looking forward to being somewhat productive. I actually have a presentation to make to some local teachers at 9:15am about adolescents. Here's hoping I'm a good presenter! If not, here's hoping I'm a really good actor!

The dawgs are chillin' - they have not been pleased with my frequent absences this weekend though, and are pretty much attached to my ankles right now - quite literally. They need haircuts desperately. I do what I can, but often they come out like they have been trapped in some sort of Mexican prison camp. Well, Im not sure where that came from, but it seemed relevant.

Oh, and I now have two air conditioners in my one little apartment. It's delicious. CMP agrees with that. Here's to tripling my electric bill! *clink*

In the Beginning....

Okay, so my friends will not join me on myspace, so I shall join them here! I am looking forward to posting all about my terribly interesting life for all to see! I'm hoping soon to get a nice digital camera, too, so I can post fabulous pictures of myself, McGee, Ellie, and whoever I happen to see on Lisbon Street who might spice up my blog page.

For all who may be interested, I paid off my student loan this week! I got this sweet check from work and threw it all over that loan, and plopped the rest in my savings account. Maybe if I can curb my shopping habits, I will make some headway there on that Saab of mine.

I think that's all for now, since I'm boring myself. We can't have that. Hugs and kisses, Ang*