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one more before we head out.

April 26, 2010 by Rachel 9 Comments

Happy Sunday night, y’all! Just wanted to check in before we leave for Maine early tomorrow morning.

We had an awesome weekend and I’m so grateful to be together. Again. For good.

{insert large sigh of relief}

I’ll be checking in via Twitter now and then. And I’m going to try and check in here but I can’t make any promises.

Have a great week!

Filed Under: BF, travel, weekend

true story… wednesday?

March 9, 2010 by Rachel 8 Comments

I wouldn’t be surprised the people at the sub shop down the street think I’m pregnant. My order i as follows: Turkey sub on white, Swiss cheese, “lots of dijon horseradish mustard,” and “lots & lots of pickles!” Yep. Sounds like food a preggers orders! But nope, not preggo. Just weird.
True story.

BF & I are going to Portland, Maine for a mini-vacay in a couple of months. So if anyone out there knows of the good places to see/things to eat, please let me know!

{picture of the inn by the sea, where we’re staying}

True story.

The last time we went on a mini-vacay together was last May. But this is the first time we will be flying some place together!


True story.


I am also nervous now that I’m planning a mini-vacation. There just seems to be a lot to put together sometimes for everything to “go right.” It’s a lot of pressure.

True story.

I have pretty much eaten nothing but lean pockets for the last week. Most lame food ever. Also though? Only food in my freezer & my freezer needs more space. Me = eating lean pockets until the freezer is empty.

True story.

I didn’t have enough time in between sleeping the day away yesterday to write this post, so y’all are just going to have to deal with a True Story Wednesday instead of Tuesday this week! 🙂

True story.


Filed Under: BF, life, travel, true story

monday mantra.

January 11, 2010 by Rachel 14 Comments

Happy Monday!… or not. Hope everyone had a great weekend. This was my ‘off’ weekend, or rather, the weekend between when I see BF.

We’ve been keeping an every other weekend schedule. So every two weeks we see each other. This upcoming weekend, I’ll be traveling to Ohio to spend some time with him. I’m very excited to spend some time with him!

That being said, I still have to make it through this week. Super.

This week I have every second of each day filled with things to do. I’m not sure if this is a blessing or a curse. Ask me tomorrow. We’ll see how I feel.

I believe in sleeping for as long as possible, even if this means going to bed unusually early (yes, I’m talking 7:30PM).

I’m addicted to chips & salsa. Not really sure where this came from, but it’s a craving that came on in full force for the last week. Oh well.

I wish that a wonderful job would open up for BF in Syracuse. Sigh.

I’m jealous of couples who live together. I’m a little sad this week.

Soundtrack/Mantra for the week: Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. You only need to make it until Thursday!

Filed Under: BF, mantra, travel

crossing my fingers…

December 16, 2009 by Rachel 16 Comments

I’m not trying to be a scrooge this holiday season. Sometimes it just happens.

This year is different. I have to travel back to Ohio on Christmas Eve this year. This could be a huge problem if the weather conditions are right (or wrong, depending on which way you look at it). If the weather is bad, I fear I will have to spend Christmas alone — something I have never done.

Many people have said, “you can spend Christmas with my family if that happens,” and, no offense, but I really only want to spend Christmas with my family. Thanks for your offers, but I really need to just be with family for the holidays (and by family, I mean BF–he is my family).


I know that worrying about the weather over a week in advance is not going to do me any good, but the thought of being stranded on Christmas Eve is overwhelming. And I am doing my best to arrange to get out of work early on Christmas Eve (which would put me back in Ohio around 6pm instead of midnight).

So if y’all wouldn’t mind, could you send me some positive vibes over the next week? And cross your fingers for good weather? I would appreciate it immensely!

Filed Under: family, holidays, travel, weather

weddings. pictures. and love.

August 16, 2009 by Rachel 14 Comments

Sorry I have been so absent this week! To keep you informed, yes I have found an apartment. And yes, BF came up to visit me this weekend.

It was BFs first trip to Syracuse. He came up to escort me to a wedding. He arrived around 6PM Friday. We quickly went to the mall so that we could pick up a couple of things for the wedding. After the mall we went to my favorite Chinese restaurant. I warned BF that the place looked sketchy, but he loved it. I knew he would.
(Photo credit: Me. Where we stopped for lunch. That’s Canada across the way.)

We woke up early Saturday morning to head 2.5 hours north of Syracuse… Seriously… you could see Canada. Canada! I couldn’t use my cell phone (no tweeting or checking my email!?!?) because it recognized my signal as international (uber-charges…).
(Photo credit: me. BF and I outside of the church.)

Yesterday was pretty much the hottest weather we have had all summer, but the wedding was gorgeous! I was all prepared to go the two dresses route, but at the last minute I found out that the reception was outdoors, which made my little black dress slightly inappropriate.
(photo credit: me. BF and I at sunset on the dock.)
The reception was at the brides (my college roommate) parents’ camp house. It was incredible. The St. Lawrence river is amazing. They had everything brought in for the occassion. Even dueling pianos! How cool! The food was amazing.. and the bridal party, newlyweds included, arrived to the reception by boat!

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(photo credit: BF. He caught me off guard.)

It was a great night. BF and I spent this morning driving back. When we arrived back in Syracuse I showed him around more and showed him all of my favorite spots down near the university. We spent a wonderful weekend together and then he had to leave to drive back to Ohio. Luckily I should get to see him this weekend!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Filed Under: BF, food, fun, love, pictures, travel, weddings, weekend

happiness (in list form)

July 20, 2009 by Rachel 12 Comments

(pre-post note: I am still working on getting my blog to work properly. will someone let me know if you are still having troubles with receiving my posts in reader? thanks!)
{happiness}
-excitement for S&S wedding August 15th!
-the weekend of the wedding is also my first weekend back in Syracuse and BF will be visiting me (and SYR) for the first time ever!
-BF and I made plans to go to Cedar Point on July 29th.
-i bought tickets to the Buffalo Bills vs. Cleveland Browns game on October 11th in Buffalo. I love, love, love the Bills and BF is a Browns fan so it should be fun. Plus, that’s only 6 days after my birthday.
-speaking of… AHHH! I’m moving! And I’m excited and nervous and excited all ove again!
-Real Simple Magazine year subscription for only $5! woo!
-my 1st giveaway was a success! thanks to all of you!
-i’m planning a little get together before I take off for Syracuse. Karaoke and drinks with great friends the weekend that I leave town!
-registered my own domain name! woo hoo!
-making delicious zuppa toscano with BF for dinner tonight.

Filed Under: domesticity, food, fun, plans, travel

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