Hmmm.
1. Grad school applications complete. (this one is a bit of cheater one because everything I can do has been done...all that's lacking now are letters of recommendation.) Will be complete by 12/1/10.
2. Get a job. ASAP.
3. Apply for assistantships (Depending on what schools I get in to)
4. Make a plan. (Depending on where I get in to school, I may be headed back to GA...)
More to come I'm sure...
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Day 6 and 7 - Favorite Superhero and Someone who has a big impact on my life
My favorite superhero...hmm. I do love Superman! BUT...I didn't want to go with an answer that would be one that everyone else might say. That being said, the 2nd fav is....
The Green Lantern! He's freakin' awesome! AND Ryan Reynolds is playing him in the movie! Who's excited?? It's me!
As for someone who's had the biggest impact on me...
It'd have to be my mom. She's a wonderful example to me and she embodies so many qualities that I hope to have. She's patient and kind. She's thoughtful. She's made countless sacrifices for me and my siblings. She's a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She has a strong testimony. AND boy can she sing!
I would do well to be half the woman that she is.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Day 5 - Somewhere I've Been
So, I've been to some pretty cool places (all state-side so far). But for this entry I picked one of my favorite places...NEW YORK CITY.
I first visited NYC during Spring Break my Sophomore year of college when I went to visit Natalia. I've taken several pictures on my trips there. A few of the highlights:
Is there really an explanation needed for this one? 'Nuff said.
The Brooklyn Bridge.
Some park we went to.
Subway station at Times Square.
It's kinda bad quality, but that's the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center. Natalia and I actually went skating there for her birthday one year!
Fun times in NY! I miss it and can't wait to go visit again soon!
I first visited NYC during Spring Break my Sophomore year of college when I went to visit Natalia. I've taken several pictures on my trips there. A few of the highlights:
Is there really an explanation needed for this one? 'Nuff said.
The Brooklyn Bridge.
Some park we went to.
Subway station at Times Square.
It's kinda bad quality, but that's the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center. Natalia and I actually went skating there for her birthday one year!Fun times in NY! I miss it and can't wait to go visit again soon!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Day 4 - Habits
Let's see...a habit I wish I didn't have.
Ok, this isn't all that shocking, but I bite my nails. I have for as long as I can remember. I'd gotten better about it for a while and then this summer when contemplating moving, worrying about school/a job, stressing about not having a plan...I've started being bad about it again. Perhaps having talked about it here will be a motivator to change that....
Ok, this isn't all that shocking, but I bite my nails. I have for as long as I can remember. I'd gotten better about it for a while and then this summer when contemplating moving, worrying about school/a job, stressing about not having a plan...I've started being bad about it again. Perhaps having talked about it here will be a motivator to change that....
Day 3 - Picture time!
Sooooooo I know the post said a picture. But I couldn't choose just one. I did get it narrowed down to 3 though. :)
This is the bestie.
Natalia and I met in high school. We had the same friends and had a lot of the same interests, but didn't really hit it off on an individual level until Senior year (that's what having class together ALL year will do for you!). A couple of years (and a few tough experiences) later, we realized just what an awesome friend we had in each other and the rest, as they say, is history. Natalia's one of those friends that you can literally talk to about anything. Often she knows what I'm thinking/how I'm feeling/how I will react before I even do. She's been around for some really tough times and some really incredible ones. I really appreciate her and the fact that Heavenly Father saw fit to put us in each other's paths.
The college crew (not pictured: Smitty, Agata and Rachel).
These fools were there and pulled me through some of the most stressful times at school. Adrienne (2nd from the left) and I linked up early on after declaring Communication as our major, so we had several classes together and graduated together in May of 2008. Nancy (in the purple) was a bit younger than us, but declared her major earlier in her college career and shared several classes and MANY laughs with us. The crew also included our wanna-be pirate, Smitty (many laughs were had during late night study sessions at her apartment), our foreign exchange student, Agata (tennis-pro extraordinaire! Adrienne had a lot of fun with the language barrier...Agata is from Poland) and our ring-leader (at least until she ditched us), Rachel. I'm SO lucky to have linked up with these ladies. We sure had some good times!
The EFY besties.
There really aren't words for how grateful I am for these girls (clockwise from the top: Nina, Rachel, Ashley and Kaycie). They remind me of what is truly important and constantly uplift me with the strength of their testimonies. They are proof in my life of how well Heavenly Father knows us, particularly knows our needs even when we don't. I needed some friends who were strong in the gospel...and I couldn't have asked for better ones. The example they set, the happiness they radiate, the strength of character and faith that they show make me SO LUCKY to call them my friends.
Summary: I'm pretty dang lucky in the friends department.
This is the bestie.
Natalia and I met in high school. We had the same friends and had a lot of the same interests, but didn't really hit it off on an individual level until Senior year (that's what having class together ALL year will do for you!). A couple of years (and a few tough experiences) later, we realized just what an awesome friend we had in each other and the rest, as they say, is history. Natalia's one of those friends that you can literally talk to about anything. Often she knows what I'm thinking/how I'm feeling/how I will react before I even do. She's been around for some really tough times and some really incredible ones. I really appreciate her and the fact that Heavenly Father saw fit to put us in each other's paths.
The college crew (not pictured: Smitty, Agata and Rachel).
These fools were there and pulled me through some of the most stressful times at school. Adrienne (2nd from the left) and I linked up early on after declaring Communication as our major, so we had several classes together and graduated together in May of 2008. Nancy (in the purple) was a bit younger than us, but declared her major earlier in her college career and shared several classes and MANY laughs with us. The crew also included our wanna-be pirate, Smitty (many laughs were had during late night study sessions at her apartment), our foreign exchange student, Agata (tennis-pro extraordinaire! Adrienne had a lot of fun with the language barrier...Agata is from Poland) and our ring-leader (at least until she ditched us), Rachel. I'm SO lucky to have linked up with these ladies. We sure had some good times!
The EFY besties.
There really aren't words for how grateful I am for these girls (clockwise from the top: Nina, Rachel, Ashley and Kaycie). They remind me of what is truly important and constantly uplift me with the strength of their testimonies. They are proof in my life of how well Heavenly Father knows us, particularly knows our needs even when we don't. I needed some friends who were strong in the gospel...and I couldn't have asked for better ones. The example they set, the happiness they radiate, the strength of character and faith that they show make me SO LUCKY to call them my friends.
Summary: I'm pretty dang lucky in the friends department.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Day 2 -The meaning behind my blog
This is a pretty easy explanation. I was first made aware of blogs by my married friends. Reading those blogs led me to other blogs, also owned by married friends. It didn't take long before I associated blogging with married couples. Thus, when I decided to get my own I titled it "...Just Kate" because as of now...it's just me. :)
And there you have it.
And there you have it.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Day 1 - 15 facts about me and a recent picture!
1. When I was little, I wanted to be a clown when I grew up.
2. My first name is Kathryn, because my parents liked it. My middle name is Esther, for my Grandmother. I think Kate suits me best. :)
3. I love me some Atlanta Braves! I get that from my Grandfather.
4. I've broken the 2nd toe on my right foot and (pretty sure) at least 1 other bone in that same foot.
5. "Pretty sure" from above because I never went to the Doctor. Yikes!
6. I want to visit Italy and Greece ASAP!
7. I can quote the Canterbury Tales prologue in Middle English (thanks 11th grade British Lit and Mrs. Portwood).
8. I was at Bobby Cox's LAST win as a manager! Ding!
9. I LOVE Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana soup...but I won't be going there and buying it anymore. I know how to make it :)
10. My favorite candy is Wint-o-green Lifesavers. Weird, I know.
11. Music is one of my favorite things. I play the guitar, uke, trombone and (a little) piano.
12. I really do love singing...even though I don't think I'm very good at it.
13. I have an ex-step-grandpa. Pretty cool, huh?
14. Back in the day when kids used to play outside, my brothers and I created a fictional city that we ran in our (nearly 1 acre) yard (complete with a mayor, elections, currency, bank and other businesses). We were super creative so we called it...Harrelltown.
15. My brother Jon and I also had a particular interest in culture and languages. We created our own...called ChineseAfghan. Yes, it can be spoken and written.
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