let the countdown begin.

38 days.

Thirty-eight!

That's the number of days until Dave and I get married! Sure the countdown has been going for a while... but for other people. I never really got into the counting down of days. I knew that it was still a few months and that was good enough of a countdown for me. Well friends, the time has come. I have the number in my head ready to spout off whenever requested. Feel free to test me sometime. ;)

The past few months of planning haven't been as bad as people lead you to believe. Planning from across the country (living in DC, getting married in SD)... also not so bad. It wasn't until a couple weeks ago that I decided I now need to kick my butt into gear and get those little projects I said could wait until the summer going. The moment I decided that caused me some fear... but it hasn't been so bad and is coming together rather nicely. Sure there are still some details that need to be sorted, but at this moment the forecast looks good.

Let's hope the next 37 days treat us well. :)

Care for some random photos of the past few weeks in DC?

 >> camping in the shenandoahs<<

 >>camping kisses<<

>>gotta love some baseball<< 

>>a little gold cup action<< 

>>he embraces laziness<< 

>>marine barracks<< 

>>national cathedral<<

sandy and the giants.

The worst has yet to hit, but my block is already seeing problems. I got home from babysitting this morning to find my block closed off and a tree blocking the road. So incredibly glad I wasn't around when it happened and that I was able to find a parking spot free of trees (which is pretty difficult if you know my neighborhood and the massive amount of trees surrounding). Luckily nobody was hurt and only one car (I think) got damaged.

Dave is in Nags Head, NC, which has me terribly worried since it's a tiny little strip of land. He promises me he's safe and sound but said many roads are closed or completely washed over. He also had to relocate because the house he was staying at is too close to water level.

//This isn't where he's staying but it looks scary... and this is from yesterday!//

Here in DC, public schools are closed, many businesses are closed, people are stocking up on supplies, and driving like maniacs (slow down people!). Anz and I are tucked away in our little English basement with sandbags standing guard at both the front and back door. We've got a decent amount of water saved up and enough ice in the freezer to keep things good for a day, should the power go out.

I heard on the news today... items in the fridge will only last 4 hours with no power. A full freezer will last two days (if you don't open it!) and one day if it's only half full. They say to place items you wont necessarily need (milk, meat, etc) in the freezer so that it'll stay good.

In other news... HOLY SMOKES SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS! Way to SWEEEEEEEEEEEP! I couldn't be more proud of my team.

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A note to all the Giants fans who are fans just because they won aka fair-weather fans aka bandwagoners... be a little nicer! Yes, our team won two World Series Chamionships in the past three years, but that doesn't give you the right to rip on everyone else. You guys are so mean when the Giants are doing poorly and hate on the fans of opposing teams. The San Francisco Giants are an amazing team with incredible players. They deserve fans who are polite, respectful, and supportive at all times. 

A huge thanks for all of the congratulations. :) The hugs, phone calls, and text messages mean the world to us.
We love and appreciate you.

five things.

//Hanging out in his favorite part of the house – under the dining table, of course//

//Freefest 2012//

//Red Velvet Cupcakery//

//Good times... good friends//

//Still in it. Let's hope they win tonight!//

And though I couldn't be there physically, I was definitely in the bay in spirit. How bout them Giants (and Posey!!!!)?! 

giants.

The week of Fourth of July brought three things to DC: heat, rain (with its buddies thunder and lightning), and the San Francisco Giants. Though my team didn't do as well as hoped, I was still thrilled to watch them play. Tuesday ended early due to rain... so we went to a nearby bar only to find out that they decided not to call the game and were playing again after what seemed like a million hour delay. We were supposed to have a fireworks show that night, but the rain (and its friends) cancelled that one. On Thursday, they "turned back the clock" to Game 6 of the 1924 World Series – New York Giants v Washington Senators. It was entertaining to see everyone in the old school gear.

//Poor Teddy was finally in first... didn't last long//

If you couldn't tell by now... I have a strong affinity for #28.

do you remember...

At The Boiling Crab Sacramento with some classmates

21st night of September?

September, though just a little more than half way through, has been jam-packed with different activities.

The month began with school. Each day of that first week found me at campus, 9-4. Though class isn't always the most entertaining thing, being with my classmates is always fun. I'm currently taking Critical Care and Pediatrics - both ending the first week of November. Luckily, the "class every day" aspect was only for the first week. Now we have class on Wednesdays and thats it. I'm also taking the corresponding clinicals for those courses - Pediatrics this month and Critical Care in October. Those are on Sundays and Mondays. Though my schedule may seem light because of the few days (Wednesdays, Sundays, and Mondays), it's actually keeping me pretty busy. We have lots of reading to do and outpatient pediatric experiences to attend.

I'm absolutely loving this semester for the sheer fact that I'm in the pediatric unit. I cannot wait to work with kids post graduation!

One of the perks of being in school is having my wonderful classmates to keep me going. One thing we were looking forward to - the opening of The Boiling Crab in Sacramento. Until the Sacramento location opened, we had to drive to San Jose to eat some deliciously spicy shrimp, crabs, and oysters. One aspect of the place that people love is the fact that you can write on the walls - so we did! Below is a picture of what we did. 

Our handywork

Sunny and I with our pound of shrimp

We also went to a sushi restaurant in Sacramento for a classmate's birthday. A few classmates and some of her other friends attended the dinner. Tons of sushi and some beer equals very happy kids.

The party

With the birthday girl on the left

We've also had an addition to the family. His name is Buster (named after the adorable Giant's catcher, Buster Posey) and he's absolutely adorable. He had a rocky start, growling and barking a lot. He has since transformed into a lovable pup. He's just over a year old. Mom got him from a friend of a friend. 

Buster keeping me company in Sacramento

Last Friday, I went to the Giants game with my cousin and her son. He, like me, is a big Buster Posey fan. That evening, they were giving away Posey t-shirts so we decided to attend. The Giants ended up losing that night, but it's ok. Not the end of the world. I drove us to the game, so afterwards, I was able to spend some time with my little Maya.

Tony and Ate Ari

Giants starting lineup

With Maya

Another pretty sweet thing that recently occurred - I sent my old BlackBerry to Dave. He now has access to internet for $12 anywhere MasMovil has service. So exciting! It is already saving us money on phone calls because we can now BBM each other when we think of something quick to say. Gotta love it!

92 days until I'm with Dave in San Diego for the holidays!!