Highs and Lows

[AXOprincess]

hello all,

Ok so one of my sisters and I do this thing called highs and lows. we do it for the day, the week, and even the year. So since our bored needs a little pep i decided to start this thread. Tell us what your highs and lows are.....come on daily, weekly or even monthly. Keep posting when something good happens and when something bad.

So I will start.

Highs-
Weekly-one of my best friends came home from vacation, and my other best friends is coming back next year.
Summer-I have gotten closer with one of my sisters who i wasnt really with.

Lows-
Weekly- I am all alone, my parents are in San Diego...time for them to come home, enough alone time has been had.
Summer- my parents were in a car accident, and my grampa got sick.


Ok that is it hope that you all will do this so we can get to know each other.

L&LITB,
Mairin

[AXO Alum]

Hmmm.....

Highs -- knowing that I'll be a mom soon!

Lows -- knowing that I'll be a mom soon! ;)

I am excited, nervous, confused, happy, and SCARED to death -- all at the same time!! Guess that makes me normal :D


AXO Princess -- hope your grampa & parents are better now - sorry that you are dealing with that. YIPEE that you got to know a sister better - sometimes that makes ALL the difference :D Especially when you are learning that that's what makes a sisterhood.

[AXWhoah]

What up Mouth, hehe. Who do you do the high low thing with? Sarah?

Anyway my highs and lows...
Highs
Weekly-Making myself some Alpha Chi butt pants, yay for wearing your letters on your arse!
Summer-Ummm, OMD (for you Mairin)...but really, that I'm going back to the UA next year and I'm gonna be a Recruitment Counseler!

Lows
Weekly-The fact that I'm bored to death!
Summer-That I have to have no contact with my sisters for a whole week! Honestly don't know how I'm gonna do it!

[aggieAXO]

Good topic!!

Highs-I am on my week off from work (though am working tonight-but only one day out of nine isn't bad)
I have my vet. school 5 year reunion in College Station this week and my friend Margie who I havn't seen in 4 years is staying with me

Lows-I had to help one of my sisters through a difficult time with her cat on Sunday-he had cancer and she had to put him to sleep.
She lives in Washington DC and I couldn't be there physically with her-but I will see her this weekend to give her a great big hug

[cash78mere]

highs-
I got a job teaching 4th grade next year
I'm planning an awesome trip to Disney World next month
I love my summer job
My friend just became a mommy
AXOAlum will soon be a mommy and I'm excited for her!!

lows-
I got a job teaching 4th grade next year (talk about STRESS!!!!)
I broke up with my boyfriend on Monday (or should that be a high???)
I'm scared to death to have my own class
I still can't move out of my parents' house!

[AXOprincess]

J-ho,
no i started this with meggie when we had the dinner exchange with theta....and we do it whenever we have dinner....but i thought if i did it on here we might get some more action on the AXO board:D

todays:
~high~:D
-I am going to see some of my sisters in scottsdale
-As of sateday i only have 2 weeks till i get to see all my sisters~WOOOOHOOOOOO


~Lows~:(
-i will only get to see AXwhoah one day before school starts ......sad
-Only two weeks to work on a oref ceremony that needs to be done last month......ahh recruitment.....gotta love it



AXO alum~congrats on your pending motherhood...maybe we will have a legacy on our hands;)

AXwhoah~what up uno...OMD...see it is universal, lol. miss and luv you so much....big hug sent to you.

AggieAXO~have fun at your reunion

Cash78mere~good luck with your class....im sure you will do great, after all you are an AX:)

Hope you all have a great week

L&LITB,
Mairin

[aggieAXO]

Thanks Mairin!!!

I am sure your pref night will rock!

AXO Alum is having a little boy :)

[justamom]

What a darling idea for a thread!

Highs-The rain has let up, I didn't have to drag the hose around.
Friends in town, going to the new "in" restaurant tomorrow.
LOST 7 LBS!!!

Lows-Some kind of FUNGUS is killing my plants and the weeds are going crazy. (see RAIN)
Baby girl will be leaving in a matter of days.:(
REALLY LOW-
There's a "serial" killer on the loose in Baton Rouge and I'm so worried... at the very least, they've linked some of the murders together.

[AXO Alum]

Highs:

Loving my sweet sisters who are all so kind & caring!! Thanks! (Just for the record we're down to 3 weeks -- I haven't dilated, but he has turned - YIPEE!)

Rain!!! Sorry, JAM, but we are down about 6 feet in our lakes and ponds. One of our lakes is so low, that they now have grass where their piers used to be! They've had to have cranes come and lift their boats out of the dirt!!

Being in love with Mr. AXO Alum -- we have been so close throughout this pregnancy and he is already a great daddy! He has taken our classes so seriously, and knows exactly where I'm at in pregnancy, what should happen next, etc. I am just so proud :D


Lows: :(

Fighting with my siblings! My brother is 25, and my sister is 33 (I'm 28) -- apparantly they haven't figured out that we are all adults now and can run our own lives!!

Uncomfy -- I can't sleep very well thanks to my human pin-ball machine! My back hurts and he is apparantly a nocturnal creature!! I am usually only sleeping for an hour and a half at the most during one time. Then up for half an hour, and sleep again. Of course the constant potty trips don't help!!

~~~~~

CASH - WAY TO GO GIRL!! I am so happy for you! Having your very own class :D That is exciting! I know you're scared, but you will be GREAT! Keep us posted!

JAM -- I will pray that your rain comes to us!! Hope that things go well with your little one :)

AggieAXO - so sorry your friend is going through the pain of loss. I know you will be a big comfort to her!! Good luck with the reunion!

AXO Princess - PM me if you need help/advice/someone to scream at/ etc. regarding pref.

love to you all :D

[justamom]

Cash78mere-The GOOD news about 4th graders is the still LOVE their teacher (unlike 5th) AND they have developed enough "sense" that you can communicate and get into some symolism and creativity! I bet you will LOVE them as I know they will love you!

AXO Alum-Wish I had some good news for your sleep pattern! Alas, I have none AND...it will get worse because those little bits are HUNGRY all the time! Is anyone coming to stay with you when you get home from the hospital? Just 3 or 4 days really helps, but then it's time for them to leave. You will be so anxious to have your private little family. Gee, I'm getting misty remembering...
I envy you. The unbelievable thing is-it gets more and more beautiful each day.

[NewGirl]

hey sisters
i posted this before, but i cant find it! :(
anyways..
summer highs
getting to see my family and friends
working with little kids
getting tan
working out probs with bf
getting excited for rush! im so nervous and very excited!!!

summer lows
grandma passing
grandpa surgery
doggy dying
bf break up

so those are mine!!
love
ashley

[aggieAXO]

Ashley,

I am so sorry about your grandma and dog passing away-sounds like it has been a tough summer

I am glad you are working things out with your bf-hopefully this will bring some comfort

[NewGirl]

thanks! it is SOO much better with the bf. we have been together for 2 and a half years. so its nice to work through things. and now im just getting so excited about rush and all the new girls we will have!
love
ashley[COLOR=crimson]:)

[justamom]

Can I start with the lows and end with the highs? It just kind of "feels" better.

Lows-all this worry about the serial killer and now the West Nile Virus is putting a damper on what SHOULD be a great time for those attending LSU. Baby girl leaves today!:( My yard looks REALLY bad-something has killed a good portion of my flowers...

Highs-got to send out a few recs for some great girls...not because of our local Panhellenic Alum Assoc mind you...happy just the same though.
Anxious to hear about the baby AXO Alum, excited for all the chapters that are in workshop. Really excited for Carnations girls, even though there isn't an AXO chapter for them to visit.
With baby girl gone and a son who has a busier social calandar than us, Hubby and I will be able to steal a few more romantic moments than we could these past few months!;)

[AXOprincess]

-Highs-:D
~Get to see all my sisters Tomorrow...YAY!!!
~Start work week on Sunday
~Get a single this year.....well at least for now:)


-Lows-:(
~Start work week on sunday
~Get a single this year...cuz my roomies dad is sick
~my grandpa is now in a hospice..i knew it was a good idea to
stay in state


AXO Alum~Hope all is going well with the baby

justamom~You can do this anyway you want if you want lows
before highs...that is fine.

[AXOMarq]

Highs and Lows

Man, I can definitely say I've been feeling both lately

Highs: I get to go back to school in two weeks which also means I get to see my highly-missed sisters and friends. I also get to feel some freedom again, and settle down and realize that I only have one more year till I leave for my study abroad in Spain!

Lows: I go back to school in two weeks, which also means I have to miss my parents all over again, miss my 5 month old nephew and many of his "firsts", miss being in contact with some of my siblings who don't feel the need to make a 5 minute phone call to just say hi, and I'll be leaving a nice-paying job for an extremely big cut in pay at a more time-demanding job.

But overall I'm happy just I guess I should go with the flow and not worry about things until it's time to worry about them, right?

Have a nice day everyone!
Mary

[justamom]

AXOprinces, I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather. My grandparents were the world to me and it's was hard to see them age...

AXOMarq, I know my daughter felt the same way, like she was able to BREATHE again!-LOL I know she will miss us as we will miss her, but when it's time, it's time. I love to hear how close people are with their family. My daugher would LOVE to study abroad. You lucky girl, SPAIN!!!

[AXWhoah]

Highs-
Only one more week until I see my sisters!
A few days after that I become a full fledged recruitment counseler!!
I just got the Sims Hot Date (Mairin I know you understand my joy, hehe)

Lows-
All my sisters are back tomorrow and I'm still stuck in Oregon


PS. Mairin good luck with recruitment and pref night, I miss you so much and I will see you in a week!!

[AXOLiz]

this was a great idea (and something to keep me occupied at work :))

highs
- going to Aerosmith (my favorite band ever) this weekend with my wonderful big
- planning a trip to the next wedding that'll end up being a big Alpha Chi event :)
- having all my sisters over my house for a cookout on Friday (and some of their really cool boyfriends, who I love hanging out with)

lows
- weight loss plateau. need I say more?
- not being able to find a dress for this evening wedding. Has anyone else noticed that everything is either super-dressy or super-skanky now?
- friend drama. why is my friend talking about bringing a date to the wedding when:
1) everyone else is going by themselves (and I don't think we're supposed to bring dates - hello, Alpha Chi event here)
2) the date knows no one else at the wedding and is still madly in love with her roommate (who's dating his best friend and bringing him to the wedding)
3) she always complains about being involved in the drama between all of them
4) just because her roommate probably thinks it would be so cute to see her two bestest friends EVER together FOREVER because of her, the guy's still a big loser

not that this has been annoying me for a while or anything....:rolleyes:

[justamom]

OK,you guys aren't keeping UP!:D

Lows- Dang is it hard NOT hearing about the rush activities of your daughter.......but I understand.

Highs-A friend of the family just had a BABY! Yeah! She has so many medical problems, but she delivered today. A BOUNCING BABY BOY!
AXO_ALUM??????????????

I bet you get tired of all the questions. (I just can't help myself...I'm in the BABY MODE!)

Once you have your little bundle, let's talk BOOKS! I have a few good ones to suggest!

[AXO_MOM_3]

Okay, here goes!

Highs: Starting graduate school on Monday!

Mr. AXO MOM 3 has plans for us tomorrow night - and he is being secretive...All I know is the sitter is coming at 5:30! I have no idea what he has concocted, but I can't wait to find out!

Lows: Starting graduate school on Monday! I have not been in school in 10 years, and am starting to wonder exactly what I was thinking when I applied for this program! Nah - I'm sure it's just first day jitters!

Dirty rush practices by other chapters at the school where I advise for rush! It is SO bad!

[aggieAXO]

Highs:
being off for the next 3 days

having my mom in town :)

just being able to relax

helping out with UT Austin rush on Sunday and Monday

Lows:

starting work again on Tuesday

seeing that Home depot stock went up and I did not buy :(

Having a dog come in to the EC collapsed and I can't figure out why-urggggg, so frustrating

[Munchkin03]

Highs:

Having had a great summer! I had an internship doing something I like, I got to spend time with a lot of my friends, lots of beach time, and I spent my last two weeks at home.

Seeing most of my friends next week. Even though classes don't start until September 3, I'm going back a week early. Not for recruitment--just to chill.

Buying new cookware.

Lows:

Long-distance relationships suck. :(

[NewGirl]

Highs
excited about alum activity
excitment of moving schools
being with old friends
spending more time with my bf
feeling calm

lows
leaving my chapter..
missing my friends
feeling doubt

Just an update:
I went to FSU like two weeks ago for pre rush and moved in the house.. it was not agood experience for me since i had a really bad summer and hard year, so i decided that i needed a break from fsu and sorority life.. not to mention something other things up there.. so i came home to Orlando and started attending comm. college a week later. I am getting in touch with the Orlando ALum Group so i can be active.
I am sad about leaving but i know its good for me at the time.
so thats me...
love
ashley

[justamom]

Hope everyone is having more HIGHS thanLOWS since we last posted!

I'm going to stick with the format-
Highs-Going to Baton Rouge today to drop some things off for our daughter and will be having lunch. Son went to Tiger Day so Hubby and I had a very romantic dinner.;)
Hubby ALSO won a tad over $500.00 in a drawing and guess who gets it???:D

Lows-With daughter and son both at LSU, it really hit home what each and every day is going to feel like-like a part of me is missing...
Wondering what I will do with an empty house...
OH my goodness- I've got to end with SOMETHING positive because I've made myself blue. :(

With the kids are gone, I WON'T HAVE AS MUCH LAUNDRY!!!!
I can fix dinner when I'M darn good and ready.
No more stray girls ringing the phone a 2 a.m.
Wild wanton unbridled AMORE! LOL
Hey,I could get used to this!:D

[aggieAXO]

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With the kids are gone, I WON'T HAVE AS MUCH LAUNDRY!!!!
I can fix dinner when I'M darn good and ready.
No more stray girls ringing the phone a 2 a.m.
Wild wanton unbridled AMORE! LOL
Hey,I could get used to this!:D [/B]

Ha ha, that's what my mom thought (my brother and I are only a year apart too) but I would just bring it all home (so would my brother)-I don't know why it seems like she can fold my clothes so much better-she still does my laundry when she visits a couple of times per month-I am sooooo bad but it is nice to have the pampering :). She also uses dryer sheets-another little added mom touch.

[NewGirl]

Current Highs
-Went to my first axo Alum meeting!! it went so welll!!!
- Making money at my new job.
- church
Lows
- feeling lonely..
- some bf probs
- mean people at job
I guess they are pretty even for now!!
love
ashley

[justamom]

Ashley, I hope things get better at work. There have been some crazy work stores on GC. Are you a Freshman ths year? Forgive me, I have trouble remembering all the ages from he rush threads. Tell that BF of yours he'd better get in shape! After all if he intends to date an AXO, he has to understand we MUST be treated like the ROYALTY we are and our pedestals must be polished...FREQUENTLY! ;)

[NewGirl]

Hey Just a mom!
Im a sophomore.. and i will make sure he stays in good shape!!!
Im an angel ya know.. :)
red carnations need to be brought all the time!
ps
i knew you were an axo... it was my cousin ( and two others)
who are DGs!
love
ashley

[justamom]

Well, I don't HAVE any "highs" at the moment. WHY you might ask???

BECAUSE IT'S HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING WEEK! :mad:

Why does that send my soul to the depth of despair???
Because, BECAUSE the Juniors and Seniors play WAR games all week long!!! They TP houses and dump shredded paper in your flower beds. They shoot paintballs at each other and EVERY YEAR someone ends up with a broken arm, foot or ankle. Then, there are always fender benders and if it turns UGLY, garbage is dumped in your yard.

Last night as Hubby and I prepared, I swear it felt like we were getting ready for an invasion! Tonight it begins.
(HUGE,DEEP SIGH):(

[alphachiohmy]

For this week:

Highs:

Dressing up as a 70s chick and having a corona with a lime after work for Halloween.

Eating at the Melting Pot with friends from home last Sunday. OMG, I have never been so full in my life. For any of you that have ever been, its a fondue restaurant. We started with cheeses, swiss melted with wine and other fun stuff, and a fiesta chedder. Then you dip bread, apples and veggies. Then comes salad. Then comes meat that you cook yourself. Then dessert you dip into chocolate.

Spending time with my parents for my birthday at home too.

Step classes ... and the steam room and spa at my gym.

Lows:

Almost having an allergic reaction to a brazil nut. Last time it put me in the hospital.

Having to leave St. Louis.

Being almost broke and hoping I can make it to next week - payday and my trip to Nashville.

[justamom]

I've been neglecting this thread! Glad it popped back up!

Highs-I don't think I have any at the moment. :(

Tons of lows that I've gripped about on a few other threads.
I am SICK!!! Haven't had a cold in 2 years and now I can't BREATHE and get a headache when I cough...

My hands are torn up due to all the clorene used washing the stinking mildew and mold off the house.

My BEAUTIFUL willow is now gone and my yard looks like a new construction site.:mad:

While sanding the house, I got a BAD splinter in my main typing finger-you know the one that communicates unhappiness to others on the highway.

We just finished an 11 day run of rain and now they say it's coming again for the next 4 days!!!

I know, I know- into everyones' life a little rain must fall!:rolleyes:

[axotiger]

So is this only to be done once a week? Or how about when somthing good/bad happens? Anyway.. i'll do mine for the week:

HIGHS:
- Went out and had a blast on Halloween as a Cowboy ( my roommate was an indian.. lol)
- Last night I hung out with all the Clemson football players after they got back from beating DUKE (however, not as good a game as I would have LIKED to watch)
- I got invited to Pi Kappa Phi's Mountain Weekend this coming weekend somewhere in NC by one of my good guy friends, Drew.
- I got a card from one of my friends who used to be a Lambda Chi at school with me (sc) and lived like 20 min away from me (nj). He graduated last year and I miss him and he sent me a bday card... i was excited!

LOWS:
- my roommate got mad at me last night, have been having issues lately
- It was Fall Break this weekend, but since I'm working (co-op ing) I had to stay here and work tomorrow and tuesday, but EVERYONE else on campus is on break.. NO FUN

Um... that's about it!! Hope everyone is having a great day/week :)

[AXO_MOM_3]

Justamom - I hope you have an incredibly HIGH week this week to make up for the crappy one you had last week!

Highs - Going to a Halloween party on Friday - my friend and I dressed as the two Miss North Carolina's - I was the brunette and had a bloody nose, she was the blond with a black eye. It got some great laughs! DH dressed in his yearly
(daily) Halloween lumberjack attire - boots, flannel shirt, jeans and a hat.

Watching the girls dressed up in their costumes - I had Marie from Aristocats, Minnie Mouse and a witch. Little Marie was pretty cute getting that candy, and eating it on the spot!

Lows - I don't have any real lowes this week other than my norms - too much laundrey, not enough time in a day, my house looking like a tornado passed through it, etc.

[aggieAXO]

Highs: getting my financial statements and instead of crying and cursing the stock market, I am smiling, even though I have still lost money I am slowly gaining it back!!

having dinner with my friends every Monday night

have a warm, cozy condo to live in-I am soooo thankful for this especially since it is 45 degress outside and pouring rain.

Lows:

starting my week on of work tomorrow-I am so burned out-blah

getting my brakes done today-400$ ouch!!

[axotiger]

Highs:
© My brother got me my belated birthday present (finally came in the mail)... a FLASK w/ our crest on it :D , i guess it'd be a bad idea to bring it to this weeks football game... :rolleyes: lol.

© My brother also invited me over for dinner at his house, and we ge cooked me steak .. YUMMY.

© I get a new lil bro today, it's Big Sis/Lil Bro revelation. His name is Jeremiah and he's the cutest thing ever (actually he's pretty hot, but he's a freshman and I'm a junior... and he's my lil bro, so I'll stick to the fact that he's cute)


Lows:
© I found out yesterday that this guy who is (a) like a grandpa to me since mine died and (b) been my grandma's buddy/companion -- died. At leats he went peacefully, and my grandma was on the phone with him at the time (Terrible, but she got to talk to him), he'd had a heart attack. :(

© On a lighter note: woke up late for work today :mad: , I woke up 20 after i usually leave.. grrrrr, I hate alarms... but somehow I snuck in 10 min before our weekly wed meeting at 830am. ;)

[justamom]

AXO_MOM_3 I DID have a much better week-thanks!
axotiger So sorry to hear about your loss. That has to be devesting for your Grandmother...
aggieAXO-I lost a TON in the market-Lots of tech stocks (chips):( I'm going to get back in, just not ready quite yet!

Highs-Almost done painting the house!!! What a project. I think this is the last "biggie" I'm going to get involved with for a while!
My daughter called and actually asked for my advice! Yeah, she still needs her old Mom!
My son has been on "angel" duty. Such a sweetie of late!
Due to weather-we are now in the final phase of HOMECOMING! The dance is Sat. night. We ALMOST got rolled last night, but I think the girls felt like we were messed up enough so they just stuck a few signs in our yard and rang the doorbell. Two more nights to go...

Lows-Still not done painting the house!:rolleyes: Always finding a spot here or there we missed or the primer shows through!
Daughter turned 20 and made me feel a mix of happiness and sadness. She isn't a baby anymore, and I know she is on the verge of total independence-of course this could be placed under the highs because I'm so proud of her. Am thinking I have too many projects going on at once. From now until graduation I have a lot of committees to work on and am chairing one for my son's graduation.

[axotiger]

justamom thanx and good luck finishing the house!! Don't worry, of course your daughter still needs you :) I just turned 20 too a month or so ago, and I think my mom said the same exact thing about me not being her baby anymore. But being the youngest of 3 and the only girl... I'll always be their baby:D

[justamom]

Here we goooooooooooooo!

We finished painting the house! :D :D :D

I have ALL my decorating DONE for the holidays!!!

BABY GIRL will be HOME WEDNESDAY!!!

LOWS-------------------------- NONE!!!

[aggieAXO]

JAM congrats on finishing the house-I know what a huge job that is


Highs: I just got back together with my ex, we have been very good friends for almost 3 years and even though it didn't work out the first time I am willing to try again cause I just love him to death :)

2 of my cats that have been sick are now recovering-I have been so worried about them. Thay are now doing well.

lows-I have to work this weekend-blah!

[justamom]

aggieAXO just read in Dear Abby about a similar situation.
Abby and I happen to agree on this! If you are getting back together after you have kept a basis of friendship, things have a pretty darn good chance of working out! "Our" ;) opinion is-lack of friendship between couple is what causes them to fizzle after the initial attraction wears off. Sounds like you have a great foundation to build on! Happy to hear your little pets are better!

Highs-Great holiday! I so enjoy having the family together!

Lows-Just the fact that it's over and Christmas is around the corner. I have NO IDEA what to give ANYone on my list! I'm a pretty crappy shopper ... the kids want money (of course) but what's the fun in that? I have to come up with something "brilliant" if I want to surprise them. I'm talking in the 25-50 range.

I just found the thread I wanted on OUR BOARD!:D So I took out my last part of this post! I guess great minds think alike!!!

[AXO_MOM_3]

Lows....Finals and a literature review all due in the next two weeks. (SCREAM!) DH's 95 year old grandmother fell and cracked a rib last week, now she is not eating very much, and we are all very worried about her.

Highs...Having my "tree" party next weekend in the mountains, getting the house semi-decorated before we left this weekend, being finished with the majority of my shopping. (Waiting on those Santa gifts - the girls will change their minds ten times before Dec. 25!) How have you other moms dealt with these indecisive children? I keep telling them - don't expect that because it was not on the original list you sent to Santa!

[axotiger]

Highs:
- Had a fun and relaxing break back home in Jersey... but man it was cold!!
- Baked up a storm for thanksgiving dinner (that was at my house) with my mom: I made 2 pumkin pies and a cheesecake, my mom made a pecan pie, and my brother made a pumkin-cheesecake .. all very good
- put up the lights on our trees outside our house, and started to set up out "Dickin' Village" display in our living room

Lows:
- flight last night was delayed 2.5 hours
- had to wake up at 550 to come to work this morning
- I am STILL sick
- I'm confused about guys:( .. i've narrowed it down to the ex-bf/current really good friend and the new guy, joe. .. oy vey

[justamom]

Ladies, LADIES!!! It's been over a MONTH snce anyone posted!!!

Highs-My diet is working wonders! Hubby and I took our blood pressure and oops-a tad high! Too much "holiday"! We are correcting it quickly and effectively! It doesn't even "hurt" very much!
Kids are doing great and we have our first Mardi Gras party this Sat. (Actually, it a 12th night party, not the ball.) Daughter couldn't be a debutant this year either-last year was initiation, this year is Grub. I just saved a hunk of money because I didn't really like her white gown from last year and would have HAD to buy a new one. Got all the Christmas decorations down and put away last weekend! :p (I have an unofficial race with another neighbor and I stomped her this year!)

Lows-PAPERWORK!!! New Assistant is not too quick...Office is hectic and Hubby is O/C on the sodium. I have been SCREAMING"Watch the TONY'S and the worcesteshire sauce!" Now he's gone too far the other way-kind of a pain in the BUTT when all we need is MODERATION. It wasn't THAT high... Even the doctor told him just to "watch" his diet for 3 months and check it again.

[AXO_MOM_3]

Highs - Going to dinner at the Chop House and seeing George Winston in concert last night - the man is amazing! Having a nice long break at home with the girls.
Lows - School starts on Wednesday, and I'm not ready!

[justamom]

Things have been rather BLAH! Mardi Gras is in full swing, but things just feel so aimless.

HIGHS-Everyone is currently healthy-no bugs. Some nice parties to attend. Think we may have seen the coldest days and sunshine lies ahead. Reservations at my favorite restaurant for V-day! YEAH!

LOWS-I am a procrastinator at heart. I do NOT want to get out there and beg for free stuff.(The clock is ticking!) Need to hire ANOTHER new assistant!!! Good grief, why can't we find a good one? Is it so hard to show up on time? I can't believe the work ethic of some people...
About the only things that DIDN'T die in the freeze were the WEEDS! I want some sunshine so I can get out in the yard and sweat!

[AXO_MOM_3]

Okay ya'll, I have to do the lows first, so I can end on a high! LOL!

Lows - I am with you on the sunshine thing Justamom! My children have been out of school every Friday for the past month due to bad weather, and it's my only day to get things accomplished without them! Grrr! Plus, I've been trying to have lunch with my AXO friends for forever, but the weather is not cooperating! I need some warmth! I need to sit by a pool in the sun and veg for a little while! Our new dog also needs to stay outside before he chews up the garage and all its contents! It's been too cold to make him stay out there all night!

Highs - I've got a sitter for Valentine's day - no idea where we will go or what we will do, but I have a sitter by George! I started at my practicum site at an elementary school, and love, love, love the girl I'm working with! She is fabulous!

[AXO Alum]

Lows....definitely NOT getting to see my AXO's is sucking! I too am sick of the dreary cold! I am ready for the warm rays -- don't you love those spring mornings where it is bright out and just the perfect temperature!!

Also lows...my brother Chris is in the Navy - he is VERY lonely and depressed right now. He is extremely shy, and being on a ship with 3500 people in the middle of nowhere doesn't help. He emails me each night to tell me how lonely and sad he feels and that he misses us and the baby. I hope you'll all keep him in your prayers!

Highs...my new business with PartyLite is going great - I am enjoying the money I have earned so far, and LOVE getting out at night to do the shows. It is great for me to be at home with Eli all day, and then at night to go be with adults while daddy stays home and gets to have one-on-one time with the baby. I am only doing one to two shows a week, so it is really working out nicely.

Okay - hope you're all having a great week so far!!

[roxydiva]

im gonna play too!

highs--LOVING my sisters. seriously, couldnt be any happier. ive been in bad moods a lot this week, but going to see them always perks me up. getting a haircut tomorrow! having a job interview tomorrow! getting my chi sis tomorrow, and our informal is this saturday! yay!

lows--been fighting with my boyfriend nonstop since sunday. he cant go to my informal (his band has a gig) but hes trying to insist i dont take ANYONE, not even a good guy friend. and the major low, after fighting with him til 2am last night, and getting up at 7 for my 8am ballet class..my mom calls at like 8:45 to tell me that my uncle died last night :-/ not exactly a great day...but at least i have my sisters...

roxydiva

[justamom]

AXO Alum, I was watching Fox and Friends this morning and they were with a group of young soldiers outside Iraq. The boys were holding up signs and shouting out to loved ones back home. They looked so young... I couldn't help but think of your brother and all the other young men we have read about on GC or know personally. My heart and prayers are with ALL of you!
BTW, what is PartyLite???

roxydiva, so sorry about your uncle. I'm glad you have sisters you love to help you.

AXO_MOM_3, we had a dog that ATE part of our house, chewed off an entire corner before we noticed it! It really is wonderful when you actually LIKE the people you work with...

Anyone heard from smiley?

[AXO_MOM_3]

Hey all!
Lows - My mom is in the hospital due to problems with her diabetes et al. I still am in need of some major WARM sunshine! I'm SO behind in my schoolwork since the girls have been out of school so much due to weather.

Highs - My darling husband surprised me this weekend by painting the hallway and doors (We had thes UGLY country blue doors all over the house - the whole inside of the house was blue when we bought it - anyway, he got six of them painted white this weekend! Only the two left in the living room to go now!) Yippee! My hallway is so much brighter now!

[aggieAXO]

Michelle,

I am sorry to hear about your mother-I hope she gets well :)

[AXO Alum]

Originally posted by justamom
AXO Alum, I was watching Fox and Friends this morning and they were with a group of young soldiers outside Iraq. The boys were holding up signs and shouting out to loved ones back home. They looked so young... I couldn't help but think of your brother and all the other young men we have read about on GC or know personally. My heart and prayers are with ALL of you!
BTW, what is PartyLite???

JAM - thanks for your thoughts about Chris -- he is really working hard and is working on meeting new friends on the ship. I think its easy to imagine feeling lonely when you are on a ship in the middle of the ocean with 5000 others that you don't know!!

PartyLite is the GREATEST of the home shows! They are THE candle people and make the best candles on the market. The home shows are fun because its just sitting around talking for about 20 minutes about the products, but of course (as women will do) we end up talking about OTHER things (hint - what most people think about when you're talking about candles and night time mood ;) ) -- so then it turns into a big PJ party with the giggling and the stories -- oh, it is SO much fun!! If you ever get invited to go to one, you should go! They are a blast!!

I started PL in December to help pay off the ENORMOUS debt I incurred from Creative Memories (the scrapbook people). I wanted to do something to help earn money since I would be staying at home with Eli. Well, instead I forked over about $3000 to CM and it was terrible! I can't believe I got sucked into that. Well, PL is totally different - I paid NOTHING to start ($250 for CM) and do not keep an inventory ($1000 and up for CM) and don't have to pay for my hostess gifts, credit card transactions, etc. Plus, I love getting out at night and being with ADULTS!! I love my child, but being with him all day is plenty! And Mr. AXOAlum really does love to be at home with him. If my party gets cancelled, he tells me to go out anyway so he and "the boy" can have some QT together! It is precious!!

Okay, so that was a really long explanation - sorry! :)

[roxydiva]

you know...i hate to reply to this thread again so soon. but i gotta whine, forgive me!

highs--spring break starts next friday! im not going anywhere but home, but hey, thats a welcome change! my boyfriends band is playing at sigma chi at hanover this weekend, and a lot of my sisters have expressed interest in coming with me, and that makes me happy!! :)

lows--went home thursday night to go to the doctor friday morning. have a cold/sinus thing going on. she made me go to the hospital to get my left ankle x rayed. 2 weeks ago i twisted it. now the top part hurts, and the most tender spot is over a bone--not a good sign!! REALLY not good when youre a dance minor and take 5 hours of dance class a week. THEN. monday happens. i realize my computer has been stolen from our house (i dont use it at school, we only have dial up, so we use one of the roomies computer). i have an original apple ibook, and it is my BABY. so. needless to say...im a little upset! and then its the only item in the house gone. police comes, do a report, etc. roomie tries to take me to dinner to make me feel better. the one resturant we want to go to, closed early for maintenence. get home. go to do laundry, walk out of room, and whack my foot on a broken glass table leg. slices my toe open...off to the emergency room. 4 stiches later...here i am hobbling to class. worst day EVER! :mad:

sigh. sorry. and thanks for letting me vent.
AX love and mine,
roxydiva

[smiley21]

Originally posted by justamom

Anyone heard from smiley?

Who me???:confused:

[justamom]

smiley21 YES YOU! How's everything going for YOU??? :)

roxydiva Do you believe in biorhythms? Sounds like you're in a "physical/critical " stage!

AXO Alum Your "party' sounds great! I don't THINK we have anything like that here, but sometimes I must admit I am soooo out of the loop.

Highs-TWO BIG DATES NEXT WEEK!
Thurs., my niece is bringing her "potential" in. The entire family is going to "Grand Gourmet Night" at the Club which includes a lecture on wines and tasting different selections with each course- a 5 course meal!
FRIDAY!!! The Symphony has brought in 3 antique dealers and will have a cocktail buffet set up prior to their "Roadshow" Sat. Each guest can bring one item for a verbal appraisal! Limited to 120 people. I am SOOOOO pumped up about this!!!
LAST DAY OF MARDI GRAS!!! Yes, time to get back to normal.
Son has been out of school more than IN school with all the holidays.

Lows-WORK! We were waiting to start the new assistant and the OLD assistant had an emergency operation. I am honestly more concerned for her well being (she will be fine) but good grief this is more than difficult.

Finding I am losing my patience with some of the GC posters...NEVER a happy word, always a "BIG" problem. Let's just keep beating the dead dog with the stick. SOME of the topics are starting to get to me as well. With so many viewers of this site, you'd think some people would THINK before they post...unless they wear their proclamations proudly. Ah well-time to take a break I suppose and reconnect later when I can look at things with fresh eyes and see humor in the situation.

[smiley21]

Originally posted by justamom
smiley21 YES YOU! How's everything going for YOU??? :)

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i am okay. looking forward to rush in the fall. working on my GPA. taking some classes in the summer so my gpa can be in top form. i am even saving up money for the sake of getting sorority stuff and paying dues ! i am such a dork.

know what? i am working on getting recs for alpha chi omega!!!:D something about axo thats making so happy lately. i cant explain it

[aggieAXO]

sorry you are having such a bad week :(. Hopefully you will get your computer back by some miracle.

Originally posted by roxydiva
you know...i hate to reply to this thread again so soon. but i gotta whine, forgive me!

highs--spring break starts next friday! im not going anywhere but home, but hey, thats a welcome change! my boyfriends band is playing at sigma chi at hanover this weekend, and a lot of my sisters have expressed interest in coming with me, and that makes me happy!! :)

lows--went home thursday night to go to the doctor friday morning. have a cold/sinus thing going on. she made me go to the hospital to get my left ankle x rayed. 2 weeks ago i twisted it. now the top part hurts, and the most tender spot is over a bone--not a good sign!! REALLY not good when youre a dance minor and take 5 hours of dance class a week. THEN. monday happens. i realize my computer has been stolen from our house (i dont use it at school, we only have dial up, so we use one of the roomies computer). i have an original apple ibook, and it is my BABY. so. needless to say...im a little upset! and then its the only item in the house gone. police comes, do a report, etc. roomie tries to take me to dinner to make me feel better. the one resturant we want to go to, closed early for maintenence. get home. go to do laundry, walk out of room, and whack my foot on a broken glass table leg. slices my toe open...off to the emergency room. 4 stiches later...here i am hobbling to class. worst day EVER! :mad:

sigh. sorry. and thanks for letting me vent.
AX love and mine,
roxydiva

my highs:
only have to work one more day this week
looking for a new condo-finally I have been waiting for this for 2 years and interest rates are sooooo low :)

lows
none to really mention at this time (wow that is a first)

[AXO_MOM_3]

Roxydiva - sounds like you have had a rough week! Hang in there!

Justamom - I thought about you when I was eating my pancakes on Tuesday!

Aggieaxo - lucky you - no lows! Good luck with the condo!

My Lows: Our 70 lb. "puppy" is still eating the house. Now that he is outside, he is destroying (eating) the lattice around the deck and anything else in his path. Any suggestions Aggieaxo? Everyone I know is going somewhere warm for spring break, but since my week is different from the girls, we will only get a long weekend in the mountains. :(

My Highs: Mom finally got to go home, and is doing great. I have a whole week out of school to play catch up (maybe even get ahead...in my dreams) on all my school work since the girls are all still in school! It was 75 degrees here today - I played outside all day!

[aggieAXO]

Originally posted by AXO_MOM_3
Roxydiva - sounds like you have had a rough week! Hang in there!

Justamom - I thought about you when I was eating my pancakes on Tuesday!

Aggieaxo - lucky you - no lows! Good luck with the condo!

My Lows: Our 70 lb. "puppy" is still eating the house. Now that he is outside, he is destroying (eating) the lattice around the deck and anything else in his path. Any suggestions Aggieaxo? Everyone I know is going somewhere warm for spring break, but since my week is different from the girls, we will only get a long weekend in the mountains. :(

My Highs: Mom finally got to go home, and is doing great. I have a whole week out of school to play catch up (maybe even get ahead...in my dreams) on all my school work since the girls are all still in school! It was 75 degrees here today - I played outside all day!

Michelle,

Have you heard of invisble fencing? It is a wire that is placed around what ever you do not want touched and then your dog (or cat) wears a collar and if they try to enter the area they get shocked-I know it sounds cruel but I know many people including veterinarian that have the system and it seems to work well-see if you have an Invisible Fencing company in your area or call a Petsmart to see if there is a system you can install yourself.

[justamom]

Hey, it's that time again! Last post was one month ago!

Highs-Well, got the taxes done, hired ANOTHER assistant who is pretty darn good and this WILL be our last chilly week.
Baby Girl has decided to SKIP SPRING BREAK!!! She has projects due and tests right after Easter so she is coming home to STUDY!!! Her grades are WONDERFUL this semester.
My son has Prom tomorrow night and all his buddies rented tails with top hates and canes. They are such a scream! I know this isn't a biggie to many, but I bought NEW TOWELS!!! Now I need to figure out the amount of salt to add to the first load
so they don't bleed all over everything.

Lows-Horrible-HORRIBLE cough! First my son had it, now I have it and Hubby is getting it. Since I haven't felt too good, all the work is piling up.

To all my AXO sisters-Easter is just around the corner and to those who celebrate HAPPY EASTER!
To those who honor Passover, I extend my best wishes as you commemorate the freedom and exodus of the Israelites.

[aggieAXO]

JAM,

how much salt do you add? I always just throw a bit in-is there actually an amount I should be adding?

Highs: getting some of my spring cleaning done though I have a long way to go! The wildflowers this year are so beautiful-gorgeous bluebonnets-I just love Texas in the spring time.

Lows: the condo I wanted sold last week-blah! I too have had a nasty cough though it is finally going away.

[justamom]

AggieAXO, I had to look it up and it said 1/2 cup. There were other sites that said it didn't work! Still, so many people have used this method for years, can they ALL be wrong? My towels are ruby and heaven knows that will bleed and turn EVERYTHINK pink!
I guess I'll us warm water. Picked up Woolite's Dye Magnet as well. I'll try that on the second round!

While we are here, my sweet niece, (an AXO) and her boyfriend just broke up...over religion...she is so heartbroken. Everyone send "good thoughts" her way. She is crushed.:(

[Munchkin03]

HIGHS:
My senior thesis is complete, bound, and in the hands of my advisors!
I made my grad school decision--NYC here I come!
It was BEAUTIFUL out here today! Everyone was in shorts, playing frisbee...awesome!
Today marks 3 years with the boy.

LOWS:
Once a week, my friends and I meet for dessert--one of us makes it. Today, it was my turn--and I made something fairly complicated. Why oh why did everyone (except one) flake out an hour beforehand? Pisses me off! Oh yeah...and it's too late to make dinner reservations for the anniversary dinner.

[AXO_MOM_3]

Hello all! It's been awhile!
Lows: DH is playing golf in the morning so I won't be able to sleep late! I'm so tired and need some serious sleep!
My baby girl turns 3 on Monday - so depressing! I need a baby fix!

Highs: I've almost complete my first year of graduate school! Have a few little things left to turn in, but for the most part, I am through with the semester!

[justamom]

HEY! Hope everyone is doing GREAT!

Highs
-My son just took his last test! No more school uniforms for him to wear or me to wash!!!!
-Last meeting before graduation party and then I'm done for the summer!!!
-All caught up at work and have a new assistant who is really GOOD!
-Daughter's grades should be exceptional this semester!!!
-Hubby is taking me on a trip as soon as son finishes rush!

Lows
-Son will be leaving in 3 months...my baby will be gone...
-Son's GF is starting to get on my nerves. SHE is not going to the same campus, so this SHOULD be under "Highs".
-Still haven't started painting the INSIDE of the house.
-My legs are soooooooo white! I tried the self tanning lotion and it looked OK for 2 days, but my heels took on a weird color!
-My Mother is getting so fragile...I am a bit frightened for her.

[smiley21]

Originally posted by justamom
HEY! Hope everyone is doing GREAT!

Highs
-My son just took his last test! No more school uniforms for him to wear or me to wash!!!!
-Last meeting before graduation party and then I'm done for the summer!!!
-All caught up at work and have a new assistant who is really GOOD!
-Daughter's grades should be exceptional this semester!!!
-Hubby is taking me on a trip as soon as son finishes rush!

Lows
-Son will be leaving in 3 months...my baby will be gone...
-Son's GF is starting to get on my nerves. SHE is not going to the same campus, so this SHOULD be under "Highs".
-Still haven't started painting the INSIDE of the house.
-My legs are soooooooo white! I tried the self tanning lotion and it looked OK for 2 days, but my heels took on a weird color!
-My Mother is getting so fragile...I am a bit frightened for her.


justamom- i just wanted to tell you that i think you're awesome. your posts are always among the highlights of greek chat. congrats for your family and for you!!:)

[justamom]

smiley21-What a sweet thing to say! I think you're pretty terrific!

As an added comment-We were ROLLED last night! I thought this was over!
I KNOW who did it. SHE did it! He wanted to hang with the guys and THIS is her response.

On the bright side-girls can't throw like guys, so it was pretty easy to pick up!

[AXJules]

You mean you got TPed??

Wow what a mature lil girl.

I would have beaten some ass!

[justamom]

AXJules, yes, TPed.

Here it is, they are done with school, and this is what a HS graduate thinks to do???

Heaven help us when they break up...and that's coming pretty soon according to his friends. It's summer, he's going away in 3 months and he wants to spend as much time with his buddies as possible since only a few are going to LSU.
He knows that life is just begining and the sooner she accepts it, the better. He just can't figure out the better way-ease out or cut it off. He's a good guy and cares enough to try ad make it easy. She has some things she needs an escort to and he doesn't want to leave her in the lurch.

...and then there's the graduation trip to Florida for whch I believe he would like to be unencoumbered.:rolleyes:

[eager2learn]

High
-It is the weekend!!!! :)

Low
-I miss my boyfriend. :(

[Munchkin03]

Highs:
-Graduation is in a week! The family and boy are coming Thursday!
-I passed two classes, so I'm definitely graduating!
-I've been going out and having a great time every night.


Lows:
-I know there are some people I will never see again.
-I still have tons of packing to do.
-I'm hungover!

[AXO_MOM_3]

Lows: I started an intense three week summer session today for school today. Yuck! I need a loooonnnnggg break!

Highs: I've successfully completed my first year of grad school, and got great grades for the semester. Yippee! My sister in-law just bought a really cool house with a pool! Now if it will just get warm enough to swim in it...:cool:

[DaisyCrazy]

I'm new to GC, but I like this tread so I'm going to join in!

Highs: Only one more day until until the long weekend! My dance recital is this weekend (I take tap and jazz), and it's only 1 week until I go visit one of my AXO sisters in St. Louis.

Lows: I've been dancing every night this week to prepare for my recital and I'm getting worn out! It's been raining for practically a week straight (where's the sunny warm weather!?), and my boyfriend's dad had to be taken to the emergency room Tuesday night for an ulcer. He's going to be fine, but my boyfriend was totally freaked out when his mom called him crying telling him to meet her at the hospital.

That's all for this week! :)

[bluz4]

High:
My boss just congratulated me on fine brainstorming and work on a headline that went on the front of the paper.
I got these really great 3-inch black heels for $40 from enzo!
I just got some really great brown wedge heels for $50 from banana republic!
I'm alive today.

Low:
My bf and I are on the verge of separating.
I'm in the process of moving out of the apartment we're sharing with each other.
I've cried and cried and cried.
I feel rejected, neglected and like shit.

[axotiger]

Highs:
- I got a new printer -- so i get to print out all my pictures from my digital camera -- AWESOME quality
- I realized [yesterday] that the gym is open til 8pm. [i thought it closed at 6] -- so i can workout after work
- I HAVE MONDAY OFF... yay
- I've been working on a cross-stitch Lambda Chi Alpha crest for my brother who just graduated -- it'll be nice

Lows:
- My boyfriend is gone ALL summer working at a Christian Camp for Kids in Mo. And they dont have email access, and phone is restricted -- so I'm getting a lot of penpal practice!! [which could go under 'high' - since we get to communicate in a way we've never had to before]
- I'm back to co-oping for Cryovac Sealed Air Corp -- meaning, waking up at 530, out the door at 630, work 730-4! [in a cubicle... and the only girl... haha] Oh the life of a computer programmer.
- Weather has been kinda crummy... a lot of rain down here
- I have to take a 'Defensive Driving' class tomorrow [8hours] to take points off my license for a speeding ticket that i got while driving my best friend to the airport [he was late]. It was my first one ever... i was NOT happy.


Hmm, I have a lot of lows... it seems... but I'm actually quite content... gotta see what good is going on in your life -- not always concentrate on the bad! [my piece of advice for the day ;) )

[AXWhoah]

HIGHS:
*I've lost nearly 10 pounds since I've been home! Whoo Hoo, I'll be back in my bikini in no time!
*My best friend is coming to visit in 17 days! I can't wait!
*In 18 days I am going to see Justin Timberlake in concert!

LOWS:
*I'm not seeing my boyfriend until late August and though we haven't been together long I still miss him. This whole separation thing is new to me and I don't like it.
:(
*Being home is boring, and I have like no friends left from high school. I want to go back to school!

[justamom]

HIGHS-I have finished the set up of registration for the Senior party. NO JOKE-I hade over 1400 individual "functons" to do and I didn't get the info in time to call my committee for help!

LOWS- My back is killing me-my knees hurt and I just want to go to sleep! Daughter is on her way to work at a summer camp and my son graduates SUNDAY!

Here is a gripe...
The parents of this class promote partying/drinking. Two couples sponsored a party and 6 other parents supervised. They had a margarita machine and beer!!! Of course THIS invitation didn't come through the mail and it never made it to the fridge. Another parent told me that on the invitation it said to have a designated driver!!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: WAIT, I KNOW IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO ALWAYS HAVE A DD, BUT-parents requesting one just shouts out DRINKING! There should NOT be alcohol at a party SPONSORED by adults! (or anywhere for that matter, adults just put a stamp of approval on it) I'm really having a hard time spelling tonight.
I asked if they knew about the recent IL case where they are going after parents who supplied beer. IDIOTS! Didn't even know about the case and THIS lady is an attorney's wife!!!
The set of parents hosting this party are ATTORNEYS!!! WTHell is wrong with people??? Anyway, my son came home to grab a bite
and all appeared to be OK. I think HE may have been the designated driver or else they didn't really have all that booze.
I'll have to find out in bits and pieces.

[aggieAXO]

JAM,

Sounds like a couple of idiots that are just begging for a lawsuit though since they are attorneys there won't be any attorney fees.:rolleyes:

[axotiger]

HIGHS: Ok, I was all sad that I'd never hear from my boyfriend since he's at camp and doesnt have phone access.. He called 3 times yesterday.. they had a few hours free:
1. I was making dinner [salmon patties, which he was sad to be missing.. lol], he was waiting on his food at a restaurant.
2. I was in the shower, so I hopped out [with conditioner in still] and chatted with him, because they just got DONE with dinner.
3. At midnight, he knew i'd be sleeping, and they're an hour behind us, so all the cousellors at the camp went roller-skating, and he called to wish me a good night, and kinda...'tuck me in', in a sense.

YAY! I was excited

LOWS: still at work...

[AXO_MOM_3]

Lows: Joyner fell out of the hot tub tonight (on DH's watch) and one of her baby teeth came out - roots and all. It was ugly. We took her to the doctor (thank God for extended hours), and it looks like everything is okay. She did not need stitches, but we will have to take her to the dentist on Monday to have xrays and make sure no damage was done to the permanent tooth. Broke my heart to see her so upset! Now she'll have gap toothed pictures for the next three or four years until the permanent one comes in! Sadness!

Highs: School is out until late August!

[aggieAXO]

LOWS: I just lost a contract on a house that I feel in love with. I am so sad :(. I did everything I could to get it-pre approval, credit approval, did not go down on asking price, I was going to pay all closing costs and I still lost it to someone else just b/c they are going to close in 2 weeks and I wanted to close in 1 month. I guess it wasn't meant to be.

[justamom]

AXO_MOM_3, Oh my! happens to the best of us. My son slipped in the tub when he was little and cracked off part of his front tooth. It exposed som nerve so he was in pain till it got fixed-which was immediately.;)
I've also seen 2 boys get their teeth "reimplanted" one after a trampoline accident, the other after a baseball. You COULD ask to have a cosmetic bridge rather than a spacer put in.


aggieAXO, So sorry to hear you lost your dream house. Is there much available where you live? Around here, there has been a ton of development going on so when you see "Lots for Sale", they really mean, "LOTS" for sale. They think interest rates may be headed lower, so maybe you will find something you like even MORE!

Highs-While son was in Florida, Hubby and I had a great time. It was like a little mini vacation from housework. Didn't have to nag him about graduation thank you notes. He sent them out BEFORE he deposited any checks.
Daughter is LOVING Ga. She has her weekends free so she drives to meet friends. Atlanta really has impressed her.
Going to the race track tonght. It has been a long time since we've done that.

Lows-None really. Just figuring out the fact that soon, I'm gonna need a hobby. I mean, how many times can one rearrange the furniture???:confused:

[DaisyCrazy]

Highs: Thank God for weekends. This was one long week!
My boyfriend and I went dancing last night (we take ballroom lessons) and that was pretty cool.
Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny - so look out lake, here we come!

Lows: My boss is driving me NUTS!!! I work in an industry that has really suffered since 9/11 and I feel like my boss is "stealing" some of my resposibilities to make sure she stays busy and her job is safe.
My apartment is SO messy and I'm just not feeling the motivation to clean. Yuck.

[lalaelon]

well i've never done this before but what the hell...why not!

HIGHS

~don't have to work tomorrow...yay! weather will prob. be sunny so that means that i will go to the pool and lie around getting tan :D
~ my parents leave for a week tomorrow morning which is nice, obviously...but that means that i have complete responsibility for my 2 sisters (age 14 and 10) as well as my 2 dogs (one of which is a puppy and totally insane) and my 87 year old grandfather....who depends entirely on my mom to take him places and whatnot...it will be tough dealing with all this by myself
~my bday is in 21 days, i'll be 19 (doesn't sound as good as turning 18 though for some reason...hm)
~as i have posted before, our chapter got the highest gpa award! go us!
~since my parents are leaving i get to drive my dad's car around....:D


LOWS
~i have a cold sore on my lip, and it is most unattractive and painful
~i have been slacking on getting to the gym and working out...i'm just soo lazy
~i can't think of anything else right now i just felt like writing! hope everyone is doing well!

[axotiger]

Originally posted by DaisyCrazy
Highs: My boyfriend and I went dancing last night (we take ballroom lessons) and that was pretty cool.


OOoooh fun. My boyfriend and I used to swing dance [well, he's in Missouri currently, so i'm sure we'll do it again when he's back
And along those lines... I got a letter from my boyfriend yesterday.. well let me back up, I got a letter from him a few days ago and on the back he traced his hand and said, 'this is me wanting to hold your hand' [cute.. but he's 23, i think he's been around the kids at camp too long.. haha] Then in this past letter, he drew the other hand, and wrote, "now you have both hands, we can swing dance"... it made me smile. ANYWAY, back to High's and Low's.

HIGHS: boyfriend stuff, found a recipe that I want to try out called, "Citrus Shrimp and Toasted Couscous Salad" ... so I'll try that out shortly. I'm nearly done with the Lambda Chi Alpha crest that I'm cross stitching for my brother!!! I got some sun on Sunday -- since it was all crummy on saturday, but i was excited.
I woke up this morning WIDE awake.. which was good, so i'm not tired for the hour drive to work. I'm going to play tennis today, which is cool, I havn't played since thursday!

LOWS: I had a WEIRD dream last night... about my boyfriend, and I was confused when I woke up.. but happy whenI realized it was JUST a dream. Other than that.. I'm A-OK.

[AXO Alum]

That is THE sweetest thing for your BF to do -- your heart must have melted....

Lows...SICK as a dog and so is Eli. We have not been 100% since our trip to Disney back in April. DH was sick this past weekend, and now the two of us have it (and of course with the full-time-mom job, there ARE NO sick days!) -- so I am trying to get through it.

I also missed out on breakfast with my two alum friends since I didn't want to get them or their kids sick -- not to mention, its hard to see the screen right now, much less the road if I drove!


Highs...I saw an AXO from Clemson on the highway the other day -- we were both smiling and waving at each other. AXOTiger - you haven't been travelling have you? LOL!

[AXO_MOM_3]

aggieAXO: Hang in there! I know exactly how you feel! We had a contingency contract on a house several years ago, and someone bought it out from under us since we had not yet sold our first house. We were so upset! But it worked out - we have more square footage and acreage in the house we ended up buying for the same price! Hopefully things will work out as well for you!
AXO Alum: Hope you are feeling better soon! You were missed! Everything was just terrible....;) Ahem, ahem! (Clearing my throat over here!)

Lows: I have my last project due Thursday, but I am in complete summer mode and cannot focus on it!

Highs: They had "bulky item" pickup this week, so I tossed some junk out on the curb and now it's gone! My house looks a little less cluttered anyway.

[aggieAXO]

Highs:
I just wanted to share with my sisters that ......... I GOT THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!! I am sooooo excited, it is my dream house.

Here is description-it is located in a very nice neighborhood in Austin-Great Hill Trails in the Northwest part of town where there are large hills (I call them mountains though they are no where near the size of a mountain but coming from San Antonio where it is flat they look like mountains to me:)). The houes is 2 story, 3 bedrooms/2 baths. The upstairs consists entirely of the master bedroom/bathroom (which has a separate shower/tub-woohoo!!!). There is a deck upstairs that raps around the masterbedroom and the view is hill country and it is very private. Downstairs there are 2 more bedrooms and 1 more bath. There is also a deck here and a small backyard (now I can finally have that garden I always wanted). The kitchen has totally been revamped with granite countertops/new cabinets and new appliances. My absolute favorite part of the house is in the middle of the downstairs area there is an outside atrium-totally walled off by the den and breakfast area-my cats can finally go outside and enjoy some sun without me having to worry about them running off and getting hurt. I am soooo excited :)-I have been intensley saving for 3 years for this house but it is so worth it plus interest rates are so low :).

Lows: I am going to miss my condo that I have lived in for 6 years. I will miss my opossums, deer, armadillos, racoons, snakes, (yes snakes) that I see almost every night-it is like a wildlife refuge outside my patio.
Moving is going to be a pain.

[AXO_MOM_3]

Yippee for AggieAXO! I am so excited for you! Sounds like a perfect place for you and your cats! The master bedroom and bath sounds awesome! Have fun setting things up!

[axotiger]

Originally posted by AXO Alum

Highs...I saw an AXO from Clemson on the highway the other day -- we were both smiling and waving at each other. AXOTiger - you haven't been travelling have you? LOL!

Depends on where you are talking about... the only traveling that I do is in South Carolina... 123, to some back woods [the number has slipped my mind], to I-85 .... and back! From 6-7am and from 3:30-4:30pm. ... was it me?! [probably not since I don't remember waving at anyone.. oh well.lol] heehee I LOVE seeing AXO's whereever I go. It's so much fun. I'm like, 'dude, i don't know you.. but whats up', gives you an opportunity to meet people that you otherwise wouldn't have. :)

Oh and aggieAXO, that house sounds AMAZING!! Congratulations!

[DaisyCrazy]

Highs: Yesterday I helped out a friend w/ her wedding invitations. She's making them all by hand and I just love being crafty. My eval at work was this week and I was a little nervous b/c I still haven't completed a project that my boss gave me 3 years ago (not as bad as it sounds - it's not a major project, just something she thinks would be nice to have). But she didn't nag me about it and I had a very good eval. The percent increase for my salary wasn't quite what I hoped, but in this economy, I'm just glad to be getting a raise! :)

Lows: Hmmm, nothing really too low. I'm really ready to go on vacation, but w/ my and my boyfriend's schedules, I don't think we'll be able to go until September. But since we're planning to go to the beach, I guess that's good b/c at least it will be cheaper!

Hope everyone has a great week!

[aggieAXO]

Highs: I got to work on a vulture tonight-he was neat looking

lows: he smells really bad because some asshole human shot him and the area is infected F**KING People :mad:

[justamom]

Sound like all is well in AXO land!!! Houses-BFs-VULTURES!!!
I have to say, I think vultures are one of the UGLIEST birds I've EVER seen!!! LOL! However, somebody has to think they're wonderful!

aggieAXO , I've heard of plant that cats can't stand the smell of and it keeps tem way from birds. Any idea what that might be? We are losing birds right and left to this cat that has adopted our neighborhood. (Very sweet cat but a killer.) We have a birdfeeder and the doves are sitting prey. Hubby is about to call animal control but I know the cat would be destroyed...:(

Highs-Daughter is having a blast with her summer job. She wants me to fly to DC and meet up with her friends. She is taking them to the airport to fly back to their respective countries. Then we would drive home together.
My son and his GF broke up!!! I know it sounds awful that I'm happy about this, but she was smothering him and playing mind games. Not to mention HER Mom's mentality just about had them walking down the isle!:eek: :rolleyes: :mad:

Lows-Son turned 19 today. Hope he stays safe tonight since I know they will "celebrate". He is gone so much that we have to plan out time for all three of us to be together. Countdown for college is 63 days. :(

[aggieAXO]

JAM,

I can't think of a plant that fits that description unfortunately. Stray cats are a huge problem, they are wiping out colonies of birds left and right and this problem has caused a slight rift among bird veterinarians-who want to get rid of free roaming/stray cats and shelter veterinarians-who want to capture stray cats neuter them and then let them out again to roam and this will lead to killing more birds. Even some rodent and rabbit species are suffering. I wish I had an easy answer but even the experts are still out on this one. Maybe you can put a collar with a bell on him (if you can catch/touch him). I love cats but I also love birds-it is a difficult situation. Many people don't think about humans also causing the extinction of bird species (and thousands of other species of animals/insects/fish/plants) due to destruction of their normal habitat so cats aren't the only guilty ones. There are some people I wish I could haul off to a shelter :).

I know it is hard when the children grow up and go off to school-my mother still has a hard time adjusting and I have been out of the house since I was 18. I see her every month though as she is only 1.5 hrs away. I also talk to her almost everyday-I still need my mommy :).

[justamom]

Thanks for the insight! We have a ton of development going on around us. Years ago we would spot a deer now and then. We haven't seen the fox in a couple of months. We do have some beautiful birds that live around us, but the loss of habitat is really taking a toll. The cat is tame, it just didn't like its owner and moved to our street. It's killing frogs, lizards and squirrels as well. It prefers that to cat food. It did have two collars, but slipped out of them. The owner just gave up.

I have heard ammonia and cayenne pepper work...until it rains.

Your Mommy misses you too! Due to my daughter's job, she can't call like she did in the past. I "hear" from her on the weekends.
She sends letters and those are great!

[axotiger]

Highs
I finally heard from my boyfriend in Missouri. I hadn't gotten a letter in 2 weeks, [which was odd, going from 3/week to none/week] THen again the kids just got there, so i completely understand... it's just hard though. Anyway, he called on Friday, they were coming back from taking the kids camping [and the cell phone had been out of range]. We chatted for about 20 min, and I informed him that it was HARD to keep being up-beat and happy and encouraging in the letters, when I don't hear from him. He was like, i'm so sorry, but these kids are a 24/7 job.. but you know how much you mean to me. yay. SO that's cool. I was like, i dont care if you send 3 letters a week, how about one... it only has to be 4 lines:
Hi stevie,
I'm alive and well.
your boyfriend,
dave

Lol, is that too much to ask for?

- also went on saturday with FCA [fellowship of christian athletes] to feed the homeless in Atlanta... that was an experience. Definitely opened my eyes, and I'm thankful for that.


Lows
VERY low... I found out on Friday that my ex-boyfriend's mom died of breast cancer. My ex-boyfriend from home... prom date, dated off and on through high school, still keep in touch. He's in the marines and was overseas and came home early to... well, pretty much... wait for his mom to pass on. Can you imagine coming home for THAT reason?! I'm so sad taht I wasn't there... however I AM going home onthe 4th of july weekend, so I can see him then. I sent a card already... it took me about an hour to write it out. One of the sad things [for me] is that he saw my best friend a week ago [or more] at the mall, and he was like, 'hey where's my girl?' and she goes, 'huh?' and he goes, 'you know who im talking about', and she goes, 'oh, stevie' is'nt coming home this summer' [that was before she knew]... and he was like... 'oh well, tell her i said hi when you talk to her next'. :(

It's been a rough 2 weeks back home in Jersey... two mothers die in two weeks of breast cancer!! And add that to not hearing from my boyfriend in the same 2 weeks... I was pretty sad.

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But I'm ok now, I'm just waiting to go home!

[justamom]

axotiger , I'm really sorry to hear about this. The sad part about getting older is death. Each year see more and more people die-it never decreases. I would bet your letter meant a lot. Flowers fade, but the written word in these instances will always be treasured. It will NOT be thrown away. One day, when he is feeling very low, he may reach for that letter and find comfort once again.

[aggieAXO]

Stevie,

I am so sorry for all the sad events that are occuring in your life rt. now. It seems like at times"when it rains it pours". Keep your chin up and know we are thinking about you :)

Karen

[axotiger]

Hey guys, thanx!! :) That's really encouraging.
I'll make it through, and I'll keep my head high!!
Hope that all your weeks are going GREAT!!

[justamom]

WHY DOES SHE KEEP CALLING!

She calls and calls...He has gone over to see her. I think he can't stand to see her hurt so that is a good thing I guess. I answered the phone and she had been crying.:(
Funny thing-I've got a letter from my old HS boyfriend. He gave it to me right before I left for college. I thnk I will let my son read it so he will know I DO understand how he feels.

Highs-Work is going great. Our assistant is good and I enjoy being around her. Luncheon today and going to prepare for a Madhatter gathering next month.
Lows-My house looks like a tornado ran through it!!! Son has crap spread from end to end. Hubby is a mess. A BIG MESS!
Boy is it HOT! Son got laid off his summer job. They didn't have enough kids sign up for the program this year. All the kids who weren't students were let go. Who would hire him for 6 weeks???

I get an anxious feeling when I see how fast the time is flying. It's uncomfortable, like waiting for something to happen but not knowing if it's good or bad.

[axotiger]

HIGHS
- My best friend / ex boyfriend [odd, i know] visited wed and thurs... well his little brother is coming to Clemson, so my ex came to meet his brother and Dad here. JUST TO SEe ME.. yay.
- My boyfriend called last night out of the blue!!

LOWS
- Ok, my best friend keeps bringing up how 'he scrwed up' when he broke up with me last summer... it made sense to me [the breakup] iw as in NJ an dhe was in Florida, summer is 3 months, and we'd only been dating for like 1.5 months. ANYWAY, he KEEPs bringing it up... but in a joking way. He also wants me to visit him in Maine [where him and his family go every summer], he claims that I'll be putty in his hands ...dork!

- On the phone last night, my boyfriend was saying how he's had concerns with out relationship [oh joy]. So we got into a disscussion, about how he doesnt want to hurt me, and he still really cares about me, and how he's sorry that he has't written in THREE WEEKS. [when i write like 3 a week] And I tell him that if i got 4 days w/o a letter, i begin to lose heart. I dunno, the conversation did encourage me... to a bit, but it was also a little disheartening. Because he was like, ya know we'll have to see what God wants out of our relationship, if we grow closer by being apart, then that's what will happen, but if we grow apart... then that's what God wants... And I'm like.. WHAT ABOUT WHAT WE WANT? Horrible, I know... but I get frustrated.

Ok, wow, sorry I'm rambling & ranting. I've got to wait to we all get back in August. My ex is in Maine, and my current is in Missouri [and thanx to me, they are friends now...lol]

BOYS ARE SILLY:p

[justamom]

We are all ages here and it doesn't matter WHY our hormones go crazy, we all just KNOW that at times they DO!

Women and Hormones...

Q: How many women with PMS does it take to change a light bulb?

A: One! ONLY ONE!!!! And do you know WHY? Because no one else in this house knows HOW to change a light bulb! They don't even know that the bulb is BURNED OUT!! They would sit in the dark for THREE DAYS before they figured it out. And, once they figured it out, they wouldn't be able to find the light bulbs despite the fact that they've been in the SAME CUPBOARD for the past 17 YEARS! But if they did, by some miracle of God, actually
find them ,2 DAYS LATER the chair they dragged to stand on to change the STUPID light bulb would STILL BE IN THE SAME SPOT!!!!! AND UNDERNEATH IT WOULD BE THE WRAPPER THE LIGHT BULBS CAME IN!!! BECAUSE NO ONE ! EVER CARRIES OUT THE GARBAGE!!!! IT'S A WONDER WE HAVEN'T ALL SUFFOCATED FROM THE PILES OF GARBAGE THAT ARE A FOOT DEEP THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HOUSE!! IT WOULD TAKE AN ARMY TO CLEAN THIS HOUSE!

I'm sorry.... What did you ask me?

[axotiger]

:D :D :D :D :D

That's great... I needed that!! Nearly, bust out laughing right here in my cubicle!!!

[axotiger]

HELLO EVERYBODY... man you guys are going to get a kick out of what has happened to me in the past weekend... I got NO sleep, lost a tire, realized mechanics are retarded [no offense any mechanics out there], and broke my shoe... here goes:
[warning... LONG]

Friday - no sleep, well that was my fault, since I went downtown and was up til 515
Saturday- retarded car - go to get my car that we dropped off friday night because of some rattleing. I rode with some guy and pointed out the noise on tuesday. So these guys never called us, so my brother and i go to the mall and stop by... THEY ARE CLOSED. On the webpage they are open til 5, on the door til 2, and somewhere else, til 4.... so we go at 230.. and they're closed. So we get the manager and he gets our car, and informs us that they couldn't find the problem... and they couldn't find hte guy that rode with me on tuesday. I was like, are you f-in kidding me?! I mean, the guy told me what to write down for these dumb people, and they STILL didn't get it. I was aggravated, so my car is STILL screwed up... then that night: I was planing on going to bed early, and getting up for church, so i didnt go out. Besides, i was tired. So i'm cross-stitchinga nd watching tv, around 1130, my roommate [jenn] comes in and is like... i can't breathe... i was like.. um ok. And she goes, and my jaw hurts, i go.. well sit down and drink some water, but she doesnt', and she tries to breathe DEEPER, which she can't do so she flips out. The muscles in the neck tense up, her shoulders hurt [they are attached to the neck and the jaw muscles]... so i was like.. are you ok? she goes yeah, so i wait a bit, and around 1230 i go wash my face and brush my teeth, i'm exhausted. Well 5 min later, she comes and goes, we need to go to the hospital. [GREAT]. So i drive there and we get there at like 1250. I'm there til 445am!!! The waiting room was cold as anything... the doctor was like.. um you could have had an anxiety attack etc etc. I think she was over exagerating [i'd be a terrible doctor, i'd be like.. whatever, you're faking go home..lol] But yeah... that was a nice long night. she's fine- had she listened to me to begin with, it would have been fine.
Sunday- I was coming home from the pool and i'm on my road [thankfully] and i look in my rear-view mirror... and i see a tire bouncing down the road. I was like... umm all 4 of mine work. Then it hit me [a thought, not the tire] it's my SPARE TIRE. So I speed up, turn into my place, hop out of my car[in a bathing suit and a towel] and look under my car... no tire. So i look down the road thinking I gotta run and get it... NOPE, here it comes, bouncing down the stinkin' road. So I'm running in the street, and it turns and i htink it'll stop in the cudzoo by the train track, ... nope, it goes in and turns again to the road and keeps on going. So i have to chase it down. At this time a guy drives up and helps me get my tire and puts it in my car. I mean honestly, had that happened on the highway ... that i drive everyday, i could have caused a major freakin accident. Later that day: I start to play on my computer and decide to put some pictures on line , so i didnt get to bed til 11. I'm laying down, it's kinda hot so my fan is on. Then I realize that i forgot to plug my phone in... right as i plug it in... my buddy Matt calls from maine. He's like i'm in maine, sitting on a lifeguard stand looking out at the lake, it's beautiful, you should come visit.. yadayada. we chat for about 30 min. Then I get off. Then I lay down again, and toss and turn, i turn off my music, turn off my fan, Then my phone rings again at 12 and it's my boyfriend in Missouri and I get off the phone at 1. And then after that, I kept tossin' and turnin'. Still I managed to get up at 515 on monday though.
Monday - I walk into the office, and say good morning to the guard, and promptly lose my shoe. I just stepped out of it. The little metal thing in the buckle, that holds it all together, BROKE. So i end up hobbling down the cooridoor with one shoe [high heeled] on, and one in hand, A salad in my other hand, and a bag over my shoulder, and my company badge in my hand. However, I did somewhat fix it using a hairthing and a paperclip.. haha, don't ask. ... [around 2:15pm] You would have thought that God found everything funny enough... guess not. because walking down the hall, my OTHER shoe breaks!! I was walking back from bringing the security tapes down to the office... and I walked out of the OTHER shoe. Some woman was like, apparently the warranty ran out.. LOL!! True though. What are the odds that they both break in the SAME day. So I'm standing there, with people walking all around, I can't go barefoot because it's work casual... I mean honestly -- so i find a clip, and manage 5 steps before it breaks again and I put the clip back on. At least I'm good at ghetto-fying them... I mean, repairing them!! lol

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Other than that, I'm great!! I'm going home for the 4th of july, the only chance i get... YAY

[AXWhoah]

My boyfriend is coming to visit me in 5 days and I am so excited as I have not seen him in almost 2 months and it is killing me.
Anyway my main point in coming on here was to say that AXPrincess, Mairin, just underwent major surgery and that you should all keep her in your prayers as I know I am.

[justamom]

Originally posted by AXWhoah
My boyfriend is coming to visit me in 5 days and I am so excited as I have not seen him in almost 2 months and it is killing me.
Anyway my main point in coming on here was to say that AXPrincess, Mairin, just underwent major surgery and that you should all keep her in your prayers as I know I am.
I remember those days of waiting! It made the reunion that much better! Let us know how AXPrincess is doing if you can!

OK, this is a high and low all mixed into one. My daughter is PROBABLY going to spend a year in England. She has met a couple of women at work and they all hit it off. Ever sincew she was little, sh has claimed her dream was to live in England. LSU has an exchange program and as I stand and breathe...she's going. I will NOT persuade her to do otherwise. It looks like we will have to start pinching the pennies because Christmas 2004 will be in Liverpool. If anyone has followed, she wants to be in music promotions. The girl she is staying with has an uncle in the business. He manged the BEATLES before they added Ringo. Though he missed out on the act of the CENTURY, he is still quit successful and this could be her foot in the door. ANYway, please send a prayer of strength my way, because as she gets older, the odds of meeting the "right" guy increase. I would die (cry) if she met a Londoner, and stayed in Europe...
MY GRANDBABIES NEED ME!!!!

[AXO_MOM_3]

Originally posted by justamom

MY GRANDBABIES NEED ME!!!! [/B]

You are too cute! Get the last baby off to school and already looking for those grandbabies! Grandmothers ARE a wonderful thing! I know I sure appreciate my mommy and mil!

[AXOMarq]

Oh man, it's been almost a year since I've posted on this thread last.

Highs: Got to see two of my closest friends tonight, got to see my nephew yesterday, my biological sister is pregnant again, my brother is engaged, and my cousin's wedding is a little over a month from today.

Lows: I don't have a (male) date to the wedding (he canceled two days ago) so I've asked my alpha chi sister and ex-roommate to go and she said yes (there's another high).

I miss my sisters, but I see them around campus sometimes. (I'm working at Marquette for the summer). It's always a little crazy to see them and it's like "ahhh... HEY!!!" and then you RUN across Wisconsin avenue to give them a hug or something...... pure craziness. And I'm getting overtired and very talkative.... so GOODNIGHT!

[alphachiohmy]

Welcome back!!!

Originally posted by AXOMarq
Oh man, it's been almost a year since I've posted on this thread last.

Highs: Got to see two of my closest friends tonight, got to see my nephew yesterday, my biological sister is pregnant again, my brother is engaged, and my cousin's wedding is a little over a month from today.

Lows: I don't have a (male) date to the wedding (he canceled two days ago) so I've asked my alpha chi sister and ex-roommate to go and she said yes (there's another high).

I miss my sisters, but I see them around campus sometimes. (I'm working at Marquette for the summer). It's always a little crazy to see them and it's like "ahhh... HEY!!!" and then you RUN across Wisconsin avenue to give them a hug or something...... pure craziness. And I'm getting overtired and very talkative.... so GOODNIGHT!

[AXO_MOM_3]

Lows: Mr. AXO MOM 3 moved his office/business back into our home, so it looks pretty chaotic in right now! There is junk everywhere!

Highs: We are off to the beach for a week - yippee! I won't have to look at the mess for a whole week! I am loving summertime!

[axotiger]

Lows:
Well, my boyfriend and I are 'on a break' now. Which is a good thing since he's in Missouri [as Im sure you guys are sick of hearing of him anyway]. But it's good, we talked about it and thought it would be the best thing anyway. It's better for [at least] because instead of sitting and waiting and when I finally get a call/letter being like, ' OMG He finally called...it's been so long...' I can be like, 'hey... dave called/wrote today.. sweet'. That's kind of a low and a high. This happened July3rd, and he called on the 4th [he had a 24 hour break period and could use the phone] anyway, he called to make sure I was ok [which of course i was... i was at the beach] and he was saying how he couldn't get to sleep the night before because he was worrying about me.. etc etc. He's a doll. I just don't think we're right for each other right now... ya know? Oh well. We'll see when classes start again.

Highs:
I had a nice time back at home with my friends that I see once or twice a year. Had a few beer-BQs ... managed to get into a fist-fight with my friend Rob. [my hand hurts now]. I don't really know why, I think it started with me asking how to punch withOUT breaking my hand.. lol. Then we just started going punch for punch. I do have a few bruises though.. BUT I did clock him a few times in the face... GO ME!! :) It was fun.

[alphachiohmy]

Highs - My Cardinals won two out of three games this weekend. I got to see one of my fave cover bands - Mike and Joe twice. I met a cute boy who made me put his phone number into my phone after one of the aforementioned baseball games. I interview for grad school Friday.

Lows - I am getting burned out at work. My air conditioner is not cooling the air; my landlord just thinks that cleaning it out makes it better but it is still hot as heck. I did not call cute boy to go see band Sunday night, and am debating whether to call him. I am also broke.

[axotiger]

hey alphachiohmy ...
Good luck with cute boy!!!
:D

[DaisyCrazy]

Highs:
4th of July weekend was great. My boyfriend and I went to the mountains to visit his parents and had a really nice weekend. Got to do a little shopping, a little lounging by the pool, watched some fireworks, and ate a LOT of good food!
My parents are coming this weekend and we're going to the lake. I haven't seen them since Memorial Day weekend and I'm excited to get to hang out for a whole day!
My boyfriend and I had our one-year anniversary yesterday. Boy, that year has flown by! He sent me a HUGE vase of roses and daisies to work and I got all embarrassed having to walk back to my desk w/ all the guys in the hangar (I work at an aircraft maintenance facility) asking what I did to get flowers like that. Of course, I had a big, goofy grin on my face the whole time, so I'm sure that added to their laughs. :)

Lows:
Work sucks right now. I have one project to work on and it's SO boring. I'm taking a break from it right now so I don't fall asleep at my desk!
Two more months until another holiday. :(

[AXO Alum]

Get back to work DaisyCrazy!!! ;)

Okay...for now...

Highs - I am currently "previewing" a yummy ice cream sundae -- I'm having a PartyLite Ice Cream Sundae Party tomorrow night, and you know, better make sure that the Edy's ice cream, the chocolate syrup, and all the other fun stuff is just perfect for my company :D

Lows - I will be sporting this sundae on my REAR END for another six months! I don't know why I tempt myself with such goodies in the house!

[justamom]

HIGHS-SURE IS GREAT TO SEE SO MUCH ACTIVITY! Enjoying all the posts!
Work went pretty fast this week. I only go in M-W 6:30-10:00 or so. I am an early riser.
Son is actually doing his OWN LAUNDRY now...without TOO much griping.

LOWS-Time is evaporating and I feel like I'm going to get punched in the stomach. I DO NOT LIKE STRESS! Son does not realize how much there is to do.

[alphachiohmy]

axotiger ... Thanks much. So, I did call and talked to him for a few seconds. He asked what I was doing tonight. I said I had to pack to go out of town this weekend ... He said he wanted to get together sometime and asked that I call him when I get back ... so its to be continued.

JAM ... I am taking laundry home this weekend. I know how to do my own but its fun not to when I go to my parents home b/c my mom asks if I need it done. I almost think my mom likes it too, cause she knows she can be helpful if I am running around. But she is in Florida this weekend, and I don't trust my dad - so I will be doing it myself sans quarters that I normally dish out for laundry here in Chicago.

Highs ... see above!! World's Oldest St. Pat's Block Party is in 1.5 weeks. Choice is between Better than Ezra or The Bodeans. (Friday or Saturday). One of my friends from home is getting Sunday married and pregnant, so I am happy for her.

Lows ... am still broke, have to charge wedding gift. Have a five hour drive tomorrow after a long day of work. A long day of work.
I wont get to see my Mom, who is off in Clearwater with my Grandma and aunts.

[justamom]

alphachiohmy-and I don't trust my dad

:D :D :D LOL!!! GOOD CALL!!!!

[AXJules]

Hey girls-
I really haven't posted much in "our" forum and it's something i'm trying to do more, soo......


High: My bf came to town for the 4th of July weekend!! He looked awesome and I was so happy to see him (it's been a month). We went to rooftop party at the Cubs game (free food, free alcohol, free tix to see the game, niiiiiiiice :) ) went to the Taste, just an all around amazing time. I love him so much. (and to think we almost broke up a month ago............)

Low: AXOtiger I totally feel you about the bf in Missouri---I go to school there but I live in Chicago and it is KILLING me having him so far away :( He just left 2 days ago and this time it just seems like I can't deal with it....

And, I need a couch for my apt in the fall and there just isn't one in the entire North Shore thats up to my standards, lol.

[axotiger]

Originally posted by AXJules
Low: AXOtiger I totally feel you about the bf in Missouri---I go to school there but I live in Chicago and it is KILLING me having him so far away :( He just left 2 days ago and this time it just seems like I can't deal with it....

Yeah, I'll keep you guys posted on if we get back together, or how things go. He's got a 24hour break [meaning he can use the phone] on saturday, so I'm sure we'll talk. I think I just need to figure out what I want, not dwell on this.. because of course it won't change anything, and get happy and content being single. Because we ALL know that when we're not looking ,and we're content how things are, THAT's when the guys come strolling around the corner... lol

Originally posted by AXJules
And, I need a couch for my apt in the fall and there just isn't one in the entire North Shore thats up to my standards, lol.

hahah, GOOD LUCK!

[AXOKatie]

Highs: Finding this site!!! LOL, i know i've said it a lot on other posts, but i'm having such a good time meeting sisters and getting advice from everybody...it's friday, that's always good...my big sister *FINALLY* came to town and we hung out with my little after not seeing each other for two months (we're such a girls club ;))

Lows: Still have about four hours of work left and i'm sooooooo tired...realized that it's exactly one month until my boyfriend goes back to work (he's a teacher in another state, far far away...) which is super sad - i can relate to everyone with the long-distance blues. i think that after a year and a half, we have our routine pretty much figured out, which is good though, so i'm not worried about him leaving or anything....have to get my car fixed tomorrow

[Munchkin03]

HIGHS:
I got my apartment! I move in on the 4th, which is only three weeks away. Yikes!
This will be an extra-social weekend for me. Last night, one of my favorite sisters and I just met for drinks and talked. I'm going out with some co-workers tonight, and another favorite sister's birthday party is Saturday night.
I am in love with the new computer I'm about to buy (PowerBook G4 for you Macheads). I've grilled everyone I know about computers, and Papa Munchkin has offered assistance (especially great 'cause they just paid for the apartment).
After a month of being sick, I'm finally feeling better.
It's not so hot in RI anymore! YAY!

LOWS:
I really can't say there are any lows. I'm glad I'm not the only one in a long-distance relationship--we're going on three years, so it's been working really well for us. This is my last summer before graduate school, and Mr Munch is moving to the city to be with me next year, so this is kinda my last summer being a kid. I'm surrounded by friends and sisters, so I'm not so lonely.

[AXO Sweetheart]

Highs:

-I've been shopping for stuff for when I move in the house this fall
-I've been able to see and talk to several of my wonderful sisters this summer
-I'm attending one's wedding soon (she's also my cousin)
-I'm very excited about recruitment!

Lows:

-I had 4 impacted wisdom teeth cut out the other day and it hurts! :(

[justamom]

-I had 4 impacted wisdom teeth cut out the other day and it hurts!

Are you still swollen? Boy I know that hurts!

I feel for all you with the long distance/lets take a break scenarios. It's so hard...

I LOVED moving around, which I did a lot of in my younger days. I told friend I THINK I rearrange my furniture so much because I miss moving and get bored.

If I had to have Hubby home...IN THE HOUSE...UNDER MY FEET-----
I just might go crazy!!! I mean he drops his socks everywhere-
leaves glasses around and PAPERS as it IS! GOOD LUCK!

One day, a bunch of us were lunching and joking around about our husbands (funny stuff) an this "snit" says-"You should all be THANKFUL you have those socks to pick up and the dirt on the floor. One day they will be DEAD and you will MISS those things!"
Talk about losing your appetite!

[aggieAXO]

Originally posted by AXO Alum
Get back to work DaisyCrazy!!! ;)


Lows - I will be sporting this sundae on my REAR END for another six months! I don't know why I tempt myself with such goodies in the house!

Ha Ha I was drinking a choc. milkshake yesterday and thinking the same thing.

HIs: I closed on my house yesterday and am starting to move. I got an interest rate of 4.62%-woohoo!!! -though my mortgage is a 1000$ more than my condo. It will be a hard adjustment financially and unfortunately I will be eating lots of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I am just so thankful to have the opportunity to own my dream home. It just proves that if you work hard for something and set a goal, it may take years but eventually that dream can come true.

Lows: my cousin died last week of pancreatic cancer. She wasted away for weeks-I am so disgruntled with human medicine for not allowing humane euthanasia. Why must people slowly die over weeks? Why must their limbs turn purple for days due to lack of circulation? Why can't we humanely euthanize? Sorry about the bleak topic but I just get so mad about this. I know I won't go like that.

ok I have the house, the job now I need to find a good man to share it with :).

[alphachiohmy]

AggieAXO, congratulations on your place again, and sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my thoughts, if that counts for anything.

Highs ...
Waiting for Block Party Friday - Old St. Pats. Better than Ezra is playing. Payday is Friday too!! Grad school could be a possibility - i will hear back from a grad assistant interview.

Lows ...
4 more days till Friday. Saw bunches of horses at a 3day eventing that I covered for work and it made me sad to miss what used to be a very important time in my life. I could be leaving Chicago.

[AXO_MOM_3]

Lows: One of my best friends is separating from her husband. It is so depressing. Fortunately there are no children so it will be a fairly clean break. I hurt for my friend.

Highs: Went to lunch and a movie with the girls and their godmother today! It was great to see her - she travels frequently and is hard to catch in town. The girls adore her and love spending time with her!

[AXO_MOM_3]

Lows: There was a SNAKE in our backyard today! It was a black snake, and Mr. AXO_MOM_3 seems to think it was living under our daughters playhouse! I am SO not well with this! YUCK! AggieAXO, I did make dh catch it and put it in a bucket instead of killing it! He took it to a creek near about a mile from our house and let it go there. If it had been poisenous, would have been a different story though! I'm calling the pest control people tomorrow to make sure there are not anymore lurking about in my backyard!

Highs: We are off to the beach again for a long weekend! I love summertime! (Except for non hibernating snakes!)

[aggieAXO]

Michelle,

I thank you and I am sure the snake thanks you as well :)

[justamom]

AXO_MOM_3 -THAT GAVE ME THE SHIVERS!
I am so sorry, but I happen to fall into that ignorant people category that believes the only good snake is a dead snake...but then, we have 'em hanging from the trees around here.

Low turns into a high
Someone tried to kill the neighborhood cat...I THINK. Poison was my thinking. His head started "ticking" lost all balance, couldn't move, wouldn't eat. Each day it improved ever so slightly. Funny thing, it never seemed to be in pain. Today it actually RAN to the door to say hello so I made it a scrambled egg.

[axotiger]

oooooooooohh i was playing with a snake last weekend. It was this kid I'm friends with's roommates snake [did you follow all that]. It was a baby boa... so cute, 'cept it was fond of wrapping around my kneck and squeezing... well it was more like pulsing, I dunno. It was cool though..


Highs: Went to auburn, Al for Girls weekend, me, my mom, grandma, 2 aunts [dad's sisters], cousin, & new baby. We went shopping and ate a WHOLE lot... and just hung out. We came from all over, SC, IL, IN, & NJ.... and of course i was mommy's lil shopping buddy so she bought me clothes [to my objection, honest].
Also, I'm starting to move into my new apartment... which is walking distance to class and downtown [when i'm 21 :D ]... so no more commuting to class and dealing with that junk!! yayayay. Already met a new neighbor... he's a cutie, and he offered to help me move stuff in, but all I had were bags from the weekend, which I had nearly finished... so I said no thanx. BUT he was like, 'hey, I see you at the gym all the time'... I was like.. yup!! [i always pick up guys there... it's funny]
I lost 3.5 lbs last time I checked :D but that was before I ate all that food this weekend :rolleyes: ... BACK TO THE GYM!

Lows:
My class schedule got messed up. One class was changed for another that I have to take, so now I can't take what I had initially planned on taking. So I had to redo ALL my classes, and I'm one who needs stuff to be organized and planned in advance [when it comes to class and work and such]... grrrrrrrr made me so mad. I was emailing with my advisor ALL day on thursday & Friday

But it's sorta settled now! But I have to take another programing/lab class which i thought i was done with.. booooo.

[aggieAXO]

Lows: I just euthanized my dog Ashley tonight-she was in kidney failure and lost 15# in 3 weeks. It was a very difficult decision but her quality of life had deteriorated in the last 2 weeks and it was time. My mother was so heartbroken-Ashley lives with her most of the time and was her protector. She went peacefully in my arms. I will miss her :( but I know I will see her again someday.

[AXO Alum]

aggieAXO - I am SO sorry to hear about your loss! I am sending love and prayers your way (and your mom's) to help you get through this! I am glad that you are such a kind and caring person who can take such good care of our animal friends, even when it hurts to do the right thing. I hope that you will have lots of happy patients in the coming weeks so you can focus on what a wonderful service you do for humankind even though its through our four-legged friends!

Oh, and I will also send a message up to Hobbes (our ferret whom we sent to the Rainbow Bridge back in November) to please mind his manners and be nice to Ashley -- Hobbes was a little spoiled and used to things his way, so we have to remind him to share and be nice up there :)

Love in our Bond!!
AXO Alum

[aggieAXO]

N,

Thank you so much for your kind words-I really appreciate it. Ashley was a very loving dog(she loved cats! so i am she would have gotten along with ferrets too) and even if Hobbes still wants things his way I am sure she will be fine with that.

K

[DaisyCrazy]

Highs: It's the weekend! And I have a whole day to go shopping! My boyfriend is out mowing the lawn and I've got $61 in gift certificates to the mall and 10% off at Carlyle & Co. Not that I'm buying any jewelry today, but they are having a sale right now and it's always fun to look... :) The weather is beautiful today and later this afternoon we may take a motorcycle ride.

Lows: My cat woke me up at 6:30 this morning (on a Saturday!!) and I couldn't go back to sleep. I'll probably crash at 9:00 tonight.

[axotiger]

Lows:
.... so tired.... must ... stay... awake ... for work!

Highs:
(1) Reason I'm so tired: a boy cooked dinner for me last night! [yay me]. And he's a pretty damn good cook too!! We had a chicken marsella [um... sp?] with mushrooms and stuff, and cooked peppers [yellow & green], and wine. Well, let me back up. When I walked into his apartment, it was vacumed [he's a clean guy] and first thing I see is him with his shirt off standing over the stove [not a bad site] then he pours me a glass of wine, and goes to put a shirt on. He's got some jazz playing, candles set up ALL around the main room of the apartment, the room cleared and a table with a white table cloth on it in the middle. Not too shabby. Then we kinda talk and dance while he finishes dinner. Then we eat. For dessert we had strawberries in cool whip [yup] and some champagne. All in all it was a good night. This morning getting up for work was a little rough though, even though I went to bed at 11 and got 6 hours of sleep. But I think I'm just not caught up with everything.

(2) I GOT A BUNNY RABBIT. He's soooooo cute. I got him Saturday with my brother. He called tha tmorning for me to drive to Atlanta and pick him up so he can come drive my old car back up to New Jersey. .. so I did [ a little annoyed] but we stopped at a Flea Market in Georgia and he bought me a bunny. He's a black Netherland Dwarf... soooooo cute. I named him Titan [Ty for short]. He was a little timid at first, but he's now gotten to the point where I can open his cage, and go lay down a few feet away, and he'll come hoppin up to me and nuzzle. heehe. I'm excited.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d906b3127cce8bcd8e94494a0000001610

Ok, well I better get back to work... hope everyone is doing GREAT!!

[AXWhoah]

That bunny is so cute! And congrats on the date, it sounded like fun!

[alphachiohmy]

the bunny is adorable

highs - one week left of work, i am not broke, i am excited about going back to STL and grad school, planning a trip to vegas for a bachelorette party

lows - leaving chicago, i am late for work!

[AXO_MOM_3]

AXOTiger - Aw, I want a bunny now! It's SO CUTE! Aggie - sorry to hear about your dog. I know that must be difficult!

Lows: Don't really have any right now except maybe it's raining outside!

Highs: I don't have to go out in the rain today! It is still summer and classes have not started yet.

[aggieAXO]

Thanks Michelle :)

Stevie-I hate to be the annoying "advice for care of animals" provider but I can't help it, soooo what type of diet do you have your rabbot on? I recommend getting a veterinarian (one that knows about rabbits b/c some vets says they do but they don't so do your homework and get recommendations on veterinarians) to examine your bunny and do a fecal-you never know what type of environment an animal comes from especially those sold at flea markets. Ok I am done with advice giving.

[AXO Alum]

Aggie - I don't think you are being annoying! I think its great that you have such a great job that allows you to help others and educate them about their pets! Way back when (when we didn't know any better!) we bought a ferret at a pet store. Thankfully, our town was large enough to have a ferret-specialist at the vet, so when we took Hobbes to see Dr. Barnard, he about went through the roof! Hobbes was only 2 weeks old (MUCH too young to be separated from his mother) and did not have a tatoo marking from his breeder, which meant he was most likely NOT from a reputable breeder (again, things we didn't even know to ask when we bought him). Dr. B had to start some life-saving treatments for Hobbes regarding vitamins, diet, and shots to build his immune system. He also did whatever vets do when they call "the authorities" about the pet store we bought him at. I don't know who the higher ups are in that case, but he filed a complaint against that store.

Hobbes never grew to the average size - his maximum weight was 2lbs 3oz (most ferrets average 7 pounds or so), and he never had the full coat of fur that most ferrets have. In fact, the first time Mr. AXO Alum and I met some ferret owners that had their ferrets with them at a campground, we were SHOCKED! We couldn't believe that that was how ferrets were "supposed" to look. Hobbes also had a lot of health problems throughout his 6 years that kept us at the vet and stocked up on medicines.

Anyway, Dr. Barnard was such a blessing to us! He moved his practice too far away for us to travel, but thankfully I met another vet in town who is also an Alpha Chi alumna!! So she was able to care for Hobbes in his last year of life, and eventually help him along to the Rainbow Bridge.

So NEVER apologize for being annoying - you are doing us all a service when you offer advice and educate us :D

Stevie - The bunny is adorable and I love the name you picked!

[justamom]

I had a wild bunny when I lived on the farm. We named it....HOPPITY! How original...:rolleyes:
Do you read the comic strip "For Better Or For Worse"? The family has a rabbit and some of the situations are pretty funny!

Highs-Finally got my furniture in the bedroom the way I want it-for now. Leaving for DC to meet my daughter Thursday. Driving home together and so happy for the time we get to share.

Lows-Was to go to Houston today (tax free weekend) that was changed because my son was going to a fraternity party BUT he's sick...LOTS of sore throats this year and that worries me. Hope he will be up for Sunday so we can finish up his school shopping.
We say our goodbyes in 17 days. http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/sad/azcrying.gif

[axotiger]

Hey aggieAXO, not being annoying whatsoever! I've been doing my research on everything I need for the bunny and whatnot. My brother is helping me out too [he's had bunnies before when he was in college... from the same place].

So far, bunny is doing great!! Has a great appetite... and now knows to hop back into his cage to go to the bathroon! [which is exciting.

Highs:
-Had a wonderful weekend!! [little hazy, but fun]. People are slowly trickling back to school, so I've been catching up. Spent all day saturday at the pool with my brother and a bunch of friends playing beer pong [yes, floating beer pong table... AWESOME -- my brother made it].
-Almost done with work... so I'll get to sleep in for my 8am class this coming semester
-My best friend, Matt, is coming back on the 10th!! yay.

Lows:
I have to be out of my old apartment on the 10th, so I have a bunch of stuff to move, and I don't have a bed for my new apartment yet [grrrrrrrrr], or a desk. So I have my work cut out for me this week!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK GIRLS!
love, stevie

[AXO_MOM_3]

Lows: The little darlings are spending the night at Mimi's tonight and I totally mniss them!
Highs: I had a birthday party for my dh tonight and fixed the perfect beef tenderloin! Mmmm... it was so good and easy! It was the kind of dinner you stick in the oven before everyone gets there and don't worry about until an hour later! Perfect! DH enjoyed himself and seeing all of his buddies!

[aggieAXO]

Thanks guys for putting up with my teaching/preaching or what ever you want to call it.

His: almost all moved in, now I have to put my condo on the market-what a PIA.
I went shopping with the girls today and had a blast but spent way to much $$$$. My favorite new store-Banana Republic-I had not been in Banana Republic since high school (about 13 years ago) and had forgotten how cute the clothes are. I also bought new shoes which is difficuilt at times because my feet are so skinny.

Lows: My new house is so big and lonely :(. I wish I could share it with somebody.

[AXO_MOM_3]

Hello all!
Lows: I started my internship at a middle school last week, and I think it is going to be educational, but tons of work. I am not at all motivated to start right now - I've enjoyed my summer greatly. Classes start Sept. 2. Yuck! I keep telling myself - only nine months to go...only nine months to go...

Highs: The recruitment board has been fun. I love seeing all these new women finding a home in a sorority. (Congrats to Erin34, our newest AXO!) Best of luck to all you sisters, alums, and advisors participating in recruitment now and in the next few weeks!

[justamom]

We moved our son into the dorm yesterdayI made it out of the dorm without falling apart.http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/sad/suru.gif

When we came home and opened the door, and it was so still, like all the energy was...gone. I broke down. http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/sad/azcrying.gif

I miss my baby boy.......... I miss my kids............was I a good enough Mom? What could I have done better?http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/cry.gif


It will never be the same again.............

There are no highs for me today...........http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/sad/shakehead.gif

[AXO_MOM_3]

Oh Jam, I can only imagine what you are going through. Of course you are a wonderful mother...your posts on the boards show your wonderful and wise character. Sending tons of butterfly kisses and hugs to you today.

[lalaelon]

i had a little experience with my badge today that i thought i'd share...

i have been packing up like crazy trying to get everything ready to move back to school on sat. today i was packing up my AXO stuff which i keep together. i have a pincushion which holds my badge and my stick pin and i moved it to a box. well thank goodness i looked closely a few min. later because my badge wasn't on the pillow! i then realized that it probably hadn't been fastened and had fallen off. so i'm on my hands and knees searching my room like a crazy person, thinking that i lost it for good.

fast forward 30 min....i take a shower and am drying off. i sit down on my bed to apply lotion and what do i sit on? MY BADGE. i'll spare the details but let's just say it hurt more than a little.

so....i found the badge, but did i really HAVE to SIT on it??

haha oh well!

[aggieAXO]

oh JAM-I am so sorry you are feeling so down.

I have always wanted to tell my mom that she did a great job raising me but it is time for me to learn from my own mistakes (actually I have said this in some certain way at one time or another-yes at 31 I am still being told what to do on occasion and feel guilty about little things-case in point she is here this weekend and my house was a mess-all day I frantically ran around cleaning thinking I am going to be in so much trouble b/c my house is messy-ha ha). I don't do things exactly like her which frustrates her to no end but I can say that most of the choices I have made in my life have been the right ones and I know it is b/c she raised me to go after what I want and that I can always achieve my goals if I put my mind to it. I don't know your children personally but from all of your posts I would have to say that you have guided them and probably taught them well now it is there turn to figure out things for themselves. I know it will be hard when they don't make the choices that you would have made but just take a deep breath and let them learn. My mother has never said I told you so and I am so thankful for this. I don't think I could do as good of a job as she has done thus I probably won't have children but if I do she will be my number one consultant and advisor:)

[justamom]

AXO_MOM_3 and aggieAXO, thanks so much. I was soooo down, I was looking up at the floor. I have talked with him a LOT since Wed. Then, JUST LIKE OLD TIMES, he calls me at
2:30 am....YES, AM !!! He wanted his sister's cell phone number! Well, he's been going to parties and Baby Girl just wrapped up Pref, so the hours don't mean SQUAT to them, but I was sound asleep. Can you believe I found COMFORT in that call!:D Now I'm laughing at myself! Anyway, thanks for the thoughts and sharing.

Lows-back to WEEDS WEEDS WEEDS in my yard.

Highs-I see a time when I may get a solid 8 hours (IN A ROW) sleep in the near future. The house is CLEAN and LOVE that Flygirl site!


Will know Sunday what letters my son will wear!

[AXO_MOM_3]

Oh my god, I am still loving the flylady site too! My house is really actually starting to look less cluttered and cleaner! Cannot wait to hear about your the new letters tomorrow! You must tell as SOON as you know!

[DaisyCrazy]

Long time, no post.

Highs: Recruitment starts in a little over a week. Oh God, are our girls ready (wait, is that a low?). I know, as always, they will pull it together, but now I understand why the advisors always seemed so stressed when I was a collegian! :)
Labor day holiday in a week!
My boss and I finally figured out the solution to a problem we've been working on for a year on Friday. And it was so obvious! Don't you just hate those? Ah, well, problem solved!

Lows: None really, except that it is Sunday which means tomorrow is Monday and back to work.

[justamom]

Hi DaisyCrazy! Good luck with rush!!!

Had to laugh at myself...Flygirl, flylady. I'm at that age where I can't get nuttin' straight! LOL!

I am on pins and needles...but NOT like sorority rush. I can tell you that he decided to got to 2 instead of 3 pref parties last night.
He was very fortunate because he was never cut. He just didn't feel it was right to show up at parties that were not on his interest list. So, the GREAT news is, if he is invited by either one, he will be happy wherever he lands.

I will probably tell the WORLD when I know!!!

I told him , "Please don't forget about me!" He PROMISED he would call... There is about a 20-30 min. window of time, but we ALL know how that goes and of course-he's a GUY!:rolleyes: ;) :D

edited-I SHOULD know no later than 1:00 CST!

[AXO_MOM_3]

Lows: Two of my babies have been sick for the past few days! I hate to see them like this! I have not done any of my reading for my classes tomorrow - so I better get busy! I'm in class one day a week now from 8:30 until 6:45. Say prayers I make it through this year! SCREAM!:eek:

Highs: My dh just got a contract with a large beverage company based in Atlanta! (He is self employed) We are just so excited about it! Things have been getting really tight around our house over the past two years. Hopefully, our famine is about to end, and this will put us back on track financially!

[loveaxo]

my high for the summer :
Going to the U of A and meeting the amazing Alpha Chis there! Let me tell you, these women are awesome!

Mairin- let me know how everything is going for the new members! Kelly and I miss all of you SO much and wish you all the best!

L&LITB,
Lauren "California Girl"

[Munchkin03]

Highs: I live in a great city! I like my roommates. I'm meeting with a friend (also an AXO) from home for brunch tomorrow--I haven't seen her in four years! A new grocery store opened around the corner, and they had a great deal on chocolate soy milk. I got a job!

Lows: It's raining, my grad school classes bore me, and I miss the boy. Only a few more weeks!

[AXORissa]

oooh, fun :)

Highs: hanging out with my WONDERFUL sisters last night- I miss them! And I was with both my littles, and one of my little-littles, I dont see them enough.

Lows: Its raining! And I have to study :(

-Rissa

[justamom]

Highs-"Everything is beautiful...in it's own way"-Ray Stevens
Saw my kids today. They are both doing great and happy-REALLY HAPPY!
Son loves LXA and daughter set up her first band with a job!!!
OK-it's all between friends, but you have to start SOMEwhere!
Getting ready to head out to New Mexico for an extended vacation. Very excited. Our first stop is in cabin for a week then to Santa Fe for the Wine and Chili Fasstival and cooking school. I CAN'T WAIT!

Lows- I hate to admit this, but I do NOT like to fly. Sure it's fast and gets you to your destination, but I just can't help but think --
I HAVE NO CONTROL over the pilot or the plane. People walk away from car accidents. How many walk away from a plane accident??? Bummer thoughts...

Maybe I can do all my Christmas shopping! (Have to end on a "high" note.)

[AXO_MOM_3]

JAM - your vacation plans sound like fun! I don't like flying much either anymore! Have fun with your Christmas shopping! Need any ideas this year?
Munchkin - Have fun catching up with your friend! I love seeing people I have not seen in a long time! It seems like with my AXO pals, we pick up right where we left off!

[aggieAXO]

Highs: just got back from New Orleans-had a blast, shopped till I dropped and managed to get some lectures in also (in between the hangovers ;))

Lows: OMG I thought College Station was hot and humid, today I was in the French quarter and I was just standing outside-sweat was dripping down my shirt and I wasn't even doing anything.
I spent too much money.
I have to go back to work tomorrow :(

On a high note, I saved 2 iguanas from a lab from being destroyed-anybody want an iguana? They are cute but I think my
cats would rather have them as dinner.

[DaisyCrazy]

Highs: I go on vacation this week, Weds-Sun. Definitely excited about getting away for a bit!
My brother is finally getting ready to fulfil his dream of going to Europe. He leaves on 9/23 and will be gone for 2 months. I worry about him being on his own for 2 months in a foreign country, but I know he'll have a blast!

Lows: My vacation is to Myrtle Beach and stupid Hurricane Isabel is threatening to hit there. My bf is talking about cancelling our vaca and we'll try again in two weeks. I've been praying really hard that the storm will turn NORTH!!
My chapters Recruitment didn't go as well as we had hoped, so we're all a little disappointed about that. But the girls are having informal parties to hopefully pick up to quota and then we'll be set for the spring! :)

[AXO_MOM_3]

DaisyCrazy - Your chapter will be just fine! It is a chapter with strong collegians, alumnae and advisors, and I have the most confidence in you that you will get your girls! Good luck!

Lows: DH is on the golf course today so I did not take the girls to church. I always feel so guilty when we don't go! (It's that Baptist upbringing!)

Highs: DH is taking the girls swimming this afternoon so I can get some schoolwork accomplished! I've been off-kilter all week! Some things have thrown me for a loop, but I think I'm okay now!

[alphachiohmy]

highs:

I am alive - my car hydroplaned and flipped on the interstate Friday night.

The one person that stopped and waited for me to get out of the car and helped me get all my things into her car and drove me to her apartment.

The Bob Marley-look-a-like cabbie who played Abba just for me as he then drove to my friends apartment from aforementioned apartment.

The father of a young man whose death I wrote about last spring - when the son fell from a cliff in Colorado - wrote me a note of thanks complementing me on my composition and sincerity when I talked with his family right after they learned of his death. The note really put things into perspective.

I was paying on the car, that was totaled, but owe just less than $100 after the final payout. I thought I would owe $3,000.

lows:

the two nasty bruises, and scratches and aches and pains


Hope you all are staying safe and having a good end of the summer.

[cash78mere]

high-

oh my god alphachiohmy i am so glad you are ok!

i'm buying or leasing a new car hopefully starting this week!

i'm meeting lots of new guys!

lows-

my kindergarteners are making me crazy!
i'm getting sick
i don't have time to go on dates with the new guys!

[AXORissa]

Originally posted by alphachiohmy
highs:

I am alive - my car hydroplaned and flipped on the interstate Friday night.




Oh wow, I am so happy you're ok!!!!!!

-Rissa

[aggieAXO]

Rhonda,

so glad you are ok. What a scarey event!! Cars can be replaced but you can't!

[AXO_MOM_3]

Lows: I am SO behind in my schoolwork! I just can't seem to get myself and the rest of my family in gear this semester! It's raining here - yuck! I hate having to go out in rain! I would much rather stay in my bed when it is wet outside!

Highs: We are going to the mountains this weekend for a much needed break! Getting up there seems to restore my soul! Maybe it's because the phone rarely rings, there is no cable and we usually only watch movies if we turn the tv on at all, there's nowhere we have to go or be!

[AXOMarq]

My Highs today are:
- Freedom (I'm going back to school today after a long break... I love my parents but I can't stand being home for a long period of time)
- Less than a month till my 21st Birthday!
- Less than three months until I leave for Spain for a semester!

Lows:
- My stupid advisor still hasn't given me the days I will be in Spain in order for me to send in my visa and get permission to study there! GRRRRR

How is everyone else doing?!

:) Mary

[aggieAXO]

Lows:
just lost a snakebite victim-very cute tibetan (sp?-it's late Iand I am too lazy to look up breed spellings)spaniel

worked with my ex-boyfriend last night (he is a vet. technician)-I have been avoiding him b/c I am still getting over the break-up even though I did the breaking up; I miss him so much but I know he cannot give me what I need-he is a 35 year old child

Highs: life is good in general-I am such a lucky person and I thank God everyday (or at least I try to) for what I have :) and for who surrounds me

hugs to all of my sisters:)

[AXO_MOM_3]

Hugs back to you AggieAXO!

[roxydiva]

highs--my whole friggin life!
-tomorrow, i am leaving for florida for a week with my parents and boyfriend.
-wednesday night, i got a new car! a 2004 VW beetle convertible in mellow yellow. i am leasing it, would prefer to buy, but the payments were over $100 more a month! :o it is BEAUTIFUL though!
-i am moving in with boyfriend at the end of november. yay!
-i am finally waitressing at my resturant job and making tons of money, and loving the people i work with.
-i got a part time/temporary position at AXO headquarters working in the member services/alumnae department! and i LOVE it! plus they give me AXO goodies all the time! :D

lows
-i just got done working 16 days straight with no day off. but even that is not that bad since im going on vacation!
-i now have astronomical car payments, but i can already tell its gonna be worth it!

so no negatives really, only positives! yayyyy! :D hope all is well with all of my beautiful sisters out there!

AX love and mine
roxydiva

[AXO_MOM_3]

Lows: The weather is supposed to be nasty tonight - an ICE storm - yuck! Means our power will probably go out before it is over with.

Highs: I have survived another semester of graduate school and am now on the home stretch! YIPPPEEE! The countdown to May begins!
The girls were in their first cheerleading competition today, and their team got first place! They are so excited, and SO cute!

[justamom]

Roxydiva-Nothing beats that "new car" smell!!!:D


AXO_MOM_3 Glad to hear the end is in sight! Gosh, so impressed you can juggle everything!

Highs-Son is home, daughter will be on the 16th. Just have a few presents left to buy. (Though they may prove the most difficult)
I love my house during the holidays.

Lows-Really worried about this flu. Keep safe everyone and wash your hands with REGULAR soap. They are saying that using the antibacterial soap dries out your hands and is an open door to the virus. They are now referring to it as an epidemic...say it is more contagious than SARS...

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

[alphachiohmy]

highs - ditto on the grad school - at least after thursday - have two papers due in the next two days

i move into my new apt. in 10 days

lows - i am broke

___________

Also, Happy Holidays to all my sisters here on GC or elsewhere ... :)

[aggieAXO]

Hope all of my sisters are doing well:)

His: my condo has SOLD!!! we closed yesterday and now I can start remodeling my new house :)

Lows: my cat Sullivan got out again but this time I can't find him. I hope he comes back. At least he is microchipped so if the shelter picks him up they can contact me right away. I just want to strangle him but also hug him. I miss him so much :(

[AXO Alum]

I am sure that Sullivan is fine -- Jinx just returned from a three-day trip to who-knows-where. I had just told hubby today that I was worried he wouldn't be coming home....I opened the door to leave, and there is Jinx. He looked and smelled okay (the smell thing - we have a lot of farms with barns nearby) so who knows. Hubby says he got drunk and slept it off where he landed - LOL!

I will be thinking good thoughts for you and Sullivan!!

Originally posted by aggieAXO
Hope all of my sisters are doing well:)

His: my condo has SOLD!!! we closed yesterday and now I can start remodeling my new house :)

Lows: my cat Sullivan got out again but this time I can't find him. I hope he comes back. At least he is microchipped so if the shelter picks him up they can contact me right away. I just want to strangle him but also hug him. I miss him so much :(

[justamom]

Hope the New Year is heading in the right direction for everyone!

aggieAXO-congrats on the sale!

Highs-Shook off my cold before it got me down. Got the Christmas tree down and Mardi Gras up.
Hubby has agreed to CLEAN OUT THE CLOSETS!!! (He is the biggest pack rat in history! Hanging on to clothes from the 80's !

Lows-Son left for his initiation week and can't help but be a tiny bit apprehensive.
Daughter is in NY and has to fly home on the 8th. I really don't like her flying ANYwhere!
Back to work on Monday. When I have an extended leave, it's difficult to get back into the swing of things.

[AXWhoah]

Highs- Leaving for LA tomorrow to see my boyfriend and go to Disneyland!!

Lows- Leaving home for the last time, I graduate in May and (hopefully) won't be moving home so this was my last extended stay here...

[justamom]

AXWhoah-Lows- Leaving home for the last time, I graduate in May and (hopefully) won't be moving home so this was my last extended stay here...
Now what the hell is wrong with me?????? I read this and my eyes filled up with TEARS! I can't even blame the hormones anymore. I know this day is not too far away..............http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/sad/azcrying.gif

[AXWhoah]

Awww, Justamom I know how you feel. My eyes have welled up with tears more than once in the last couple of months. When your kids come to this point, don't be sad, be proud cause without you they would never have reached that point. And I know that I'll visit home often and call often. No worries JAM :)

[aggieAXO]

I found Sullivan-he ran in front of my car last night.

I know he wants to be indoor/outdoor but I see so many terrible things I can't let him outside.

Thanks AXO alum for your positive thoughts-they payed off :)

[AXO Alum]

Originally posted by aggieAXO
I found Sullivan-he ran in front of my car last night.

I know he wants to be indoor/outdoor but I see so many terrible things I can't let him outside.

Thanks AXO alum for your positive thoughts-they payed off :)

:D YIPEE!! :D Glad he came home safely! Its so hard to keep a cat inside when he has that need to roam around! I had to keep Jinx locked up inside for 2 months when he was just a kitten (because my apt. didn't allow pets, but I couldn't turn him away!) -- he would get so mad about not being let outside. When we moved, and he was allowed outside, he would be gone for days at a time. Of course he was also known to come running inside to use the litter box!! LOL - some habits die hard!

JAM -- sending you cyber hugs -- so sorry that you are feeling sad about everything. You are a wonderful mom (to a lot of people :) ) and you should be proud of raising them.

[Munchkin03]

Highs:
-Had a great time with the Mr--made final plans to move in together in the fall
-Enjoying relaxing and not having anything to do
-Digital cable allows me to watch anything I want
-I did very well this semester with minimal effort

Lows:
-Sudden death in the family. It's not impacting me too much, but I see the stress on my parents.
-Too much family! Aaaaah! I want these people out of my house.
-Not having anything to do. I have NO FRIENDS left in town from high school.
-I miss my friends from undergrad so much!

----
JAM, you might be surprised at how soon saying goodbye to children doesn't last. ;) Many of my friends who graduated ended up living at home for a few years after graduation for whatever reason--or moved back altogether! It's always home! :)

[justamom]

AXO Alum You sure know how to make someone feel good, THANKS!

AXWhoah I know you're right...so so right.

Originally posted by Munchkin03
...
-Not having anything to do. I have NO FRIENDS left in town from high school.
-I miss my friends from undergrad so much!

----
JAM, you might be surprised at how soon saying goodbye to children doesn't last. ;) Many of my friends who graduated ended up living at home for a few years after graduation for whatever reason--or moved back altogether! It's always home! :)
Sorry to hear of the death...
I remember going home and everyone had moved. It felt so empty. I couldn't wait to get back to my girl and guy friends. That's kind of when it hit me I really was entering a new stage of life.

I know what you mean about moving home though. I see a lot of it here. Most is related to economics but there's an upswing in the daughters moving back with their children after a divorce.
My own sister did this. It was really good for the kids, helped keep my Mom young, but I don't know how good it was for my sister.

Moving in together, hmmmmmmmm DOES YOUR MOMMY KNOW!!!
J/J:D

[Munchkin03]

Originally posted by justamom
Moving in together, hmmmmmmmm DOES YOUR MOMMY KNOW!!!
J/J:D [/B]

Ha ha ha! :D She wasn't too happy with it, until I reminded her that I wanted to finish graduate school before I get married. Now she's taking it a bit better. :)

I only have one high right now--I had a very good dentist's appointment! Apparently all that flossing has paid off! :D

[justamom]

Highs-Son is initiated and he is so very happy. He has really matured this past semester.
Daughter brought home a "friend". He is so great. We all played spades and he LIKES MY COOKING! :D Good guy! Who knows where this will lead, but at least I know she's looking at decent men!

Lows-Daughter leaves today and son leaves tomorrow. This was
a GREAT visit all the way around and I hate to see it end.

I floss! Feels so good to get rid of the gunk that can collect.
Have you ever seen someone who had so much plaque you couldn't distinguish the individual teeth? YUCK!

[aggieAXO]

I always floss. I also use the ultrasonic cleaner-I love it :)

Highs: making plans for my house remodel, I am so excited. I keep coming up with new ideas everyday-better start working more overtime :)

I finally stopped smoking-I quit cold turkey, it gets easier everyday.

Lows: breakfast tacos. I am trying to lose 10# by my birthday but damn those breakfast tacos. They are everywhere here in Austin and one of my worst addictions (not to mention queso and salsa). They are so hard to give up.

[axotiger]

Hey all,

I haven't posted since I finished co-oping last term [august]... but I'm back for ANOTHER term until May. And I'm taking a class.

HIGHS:
Well, I still have my bunny [if you remember, I got a bunny in August or so, Titan... he's doing well]. I have a new boyfriend since November... [if anyone remembers, the one that cooked dinner for me over break- eric]

haha, i highly doubt anyone remembers. But anyway, Just wanted to say hello and I'm back!

love, stevie

[aggieAXO]

Stevie,

I am glad you are back-we have missed you :). I am glad your bunny is doing well.

Karen

[cash78mere]

haven't done this in a REALLY long time.

highs-
*i'm in love with a great guy!
*i think i'll still have my teaching job next year!
*AXOalum is the best at giving advice--i really appreciate you!

lows-
*the AXO chapter at american didn't invite my cousin to pref. i can't understand it AT ALL.
*this same cousin is so torn up about what to do about rush that she has made me upset as well. i just wanted her to be happy

[Xylochick216]

Hi, all! Thought I might as well give my highs and lows, too!

HIGHS:
* I think I found the perfect wedding dress!
*Formal recruitment starts in just over 2 weeks-- they're estimating over 425 girls going through recruitment with pledge classes over 50!
*No class tomorrow because of the MLK holiday!

LOWS:
*It's raining outside
*My big is a recruitment counselor and I can't see her until bid day on Feb. 2.

ITB, Sharon :)

[AXO Alum]

Originally posted by cash78mere

*AXOalum is the best at giving advice--i really appreciate you!


*blushes* -- awww, I was just trying to help you through this mess!! I can't wait to hear from you!

My highs:
Earning some great points towards my trip to Atlantis!!!

Lows:
My mother - she just cannot stay away from other people's business....namely mine!! I know that she didn't mean to hurt my feelings, but she did, and now she won't even be woman enough to apologize! She just says that I made something out of nothing. So much for validation of emotions with her! UGH!

[alphachiohmy]

welcome to the new year, yall! hope rush (if applicable) is going/has gone well and that everything else is well, too.

highs:
I am getting a kitten tomorrow, unless this crappy weather continues. Her name is Dolce (at the humane society it was shortcake ... so it fits in that it still is something sweet). She is black except for white on her chest and front paws.

lows:
this icy/sleety/cold weather
all the work I have to do before I teach class tom.

[aggieAXO]

Originally posted by alphachiohmy
welcome to the new year, yall! hope rush (if applicable) is going/has gone well and that everything else is well, too.

highs:
I am getting a kitten tomorrow, unless this crappy weather continues. Her name is Dolce (at the humane society it was shortcake ... so it fits in that it still is something sweet). She is black except for white on her chest and front paws.

lows:
this icy/sleety/cold weather
all the work I have to do before I teach class tom.

congrats on the new kitten! I love my cats and would be so lonely without them!

I hate to brag about the weather here but I am going to anyways :) Sunny with high in mid 70's, clear skies-it was an absolutely beautiful day! I saw the weather on the news and can't believe how different it is in the mid west. I think my lucky stars everyday I live here.

Lows: my car died, RIP, it was 9 years old, I was planning on keeping it for another 2 years. I am so sad-I loved that car.

Highs: since my car died I purchased a new one-my dream car-BMW 330i convertible. I pick it up on Thursday. It is steel blue-very pretty. It has manual and automatic transmission (I think those are the proper terms). I will finally have heat again so when the weather turns cold I won't freeze my a$$ off on the ride to and from work.

another Low-car payments-I haven't had one for almost 3 years. It will take some getting use to.

[justamom]

AXO Alum- She just says that I made something out of nothing. So much for validation of emotions with her! UGH!
I used to get that too. I HATE it when someone negates my feelings!

Cash78mere-Did your cousin end up pledging? I'm sorry that happened to her. It sucks!

Everyone seems to have great "good" news!

Highs-Almost finished with the backyard.

Lows-Still not finished with the backyard!

HA! Every silver lining has a cloud!

[cash78mere]

Originally posted by justamom
[B]
Cash78mere-Did your cousin end up pledging? I'm sorry that happened to her. It sucks!


yes, my cousin went Phi Mu! AXO honestly has no idea what they passed up on!

[AXWhoah]

For what it's worth my gran lil sis at American told me that they got an awesome NM class. And I like to believe that everything happens for a reason, so congratulations to your cousin and Phi Mu! I'm sure it's the best fit fot her.

[AXO_MOM_3]

Lows: We had to put our sweet dog to sleep this weekend unexpectedly. It has been rather devastating for me and MrAXO_MOM_3. A special thanks to AggieAXO for her words of experience, wisdom, and support. And on that note, we'll move to the highs...

Highs: Sometimes I'm just amazed and overwhelmed by this bond we all share as sisters of Alpha Chi Omega's. Knowing that I have not only a support network of my sisters locally, but that there are sisters across the United States that I can reach out to for any number of reasons via this board.

On a lighter note, while keeping up with everything this semester is kicking my hiney, there is light at the end of the tunnel! My new mantra is May 15, May 15, May 15. In about 90 days I'll graduate and put this chapter in my life behind me. I'm so excited about the job potentials, and doing something that I absolutely love - counseling children and adolescents. I'm ready to set the world on fire! LOL!

[aggieAXO]

When people who are not greek ask me why I joined a sorority, I tell them that in any town I go to there is sure to be sister nearby.

again I am so sorry about your beloved dog :(

[justamom]

OK, what's up with everyone?

Highs-Sister is getting married and neice is having TWINS! Great weather all my flowers are blooming. Son is coming home with some friends tomorrow. We found a new assistant.
Life is good!

Lows-My mother is not taking care of herself.
Now, the REASON my son is coming home is because HE'S SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY!!! Wants to refill the coffers and have me buy him some clothes! So much for our "budget"!
Still happy he's coming!:D

[aggieAXO]

Highs: It is spring and the bluebonnets are coming out-my favorite time of the year :).
will start having the house remodeled in 1-2 months-I can't wait!

Lows: I will be working a lot of overtime to pay for the remodeling :( and depite this I can't have everthing done at once-I will have to pick and choose.

[justamom]

aggieAXO-I think you may find you will be more pleased with your results that way. You will be able to be more creative and come up with things you are really pleased with! A lot of people rush into things and the end result isn't as cohesive as they hoped.
What all are you doing?

Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design is GREAT for getting your imagination working!

[aggieAXO]

JAM,

thanks for the words of wisdom, I know I should take my time but I just can't wait to get it all over with :).

As far as the house goes, I am re-doing all the floors, mainly in saltillo tile but will also have some hardwoods placed (the contractor does not like laminant and says this will be out of style soon)-I think the flooring is going to cost the most. I have "cottage cheese" celings and will have all of these scraped off and re-textured. In the den I will have wood beams put up in the ceiling to make it feel more like I guess you would say a log cabin? (my mother calls it my "hacinda"-I think that is the way you spell spanish for house)

And the cats are driving me crazy so I am going to have the laundry room changed into a "litterbox" room, it will be walled off with a small opening for them and a small door for me to be able to go in and change the litterboxes. The washer and dryer will be placed in the garage.

Then the downstairs bathroom will be totally re-done except for the tub which is white-I can deal with this.

Next year I will do my upstairs. The master bathroom will get a whirl pool jacuzzi tub and I am going to take half of my huge walk in closet and make it into a sauna. I am going to place a plasma (sp?) TV above the tub so I can have a nice long soak and watch TV:).

Then there is the outside-I am going to have all new landscaping done in the front yard and eventually in the back which will include a hot tub-this is probably 2-3 years away though.

I get so excited just thinking about it :). Of course working all of the overtime to pay for this is not as exciting.

[justamom]

:eek: WOW OH WOW! This sounds fantastic!

Would you start a thread on this, because I have a TON of things I'd like to talk with you about? First being, will you do any of the work yourself? Second...When did you win the lottery???;)

[aggieAXO]

JAM,

I wish I had won the lottery! I made a pretty nice profit when I sold my condominium-so this is helping plus I have no husband or kids so the only person I have to spend money on is me (and my mom of course :)).

I will do all of the painting myself as I have painted since I was a little girl (dad use to own a paint store in San Antonio so I spent a lot of time around paints/painters). Otherwise the rest will be left up to the contractor.

There is so many more things I would like to do-for instance a skylight in the living room, french doors leading out to the outside atrium- those will have to wait :(.

[axotiger]

LOWS: ... at work :( I am also taking a class at school and have a program due Friday at midnight. It was SUPPOSED to be due wednesday, but my teacher was sick pushed the date back. Which would have been good but... Senior Beer Golf is the same friday!! So I'm working really hard to get it done early, but I don't know if it'll get done. :( Also, it's raining today, boo.

HIGHS: Great weekend. .:D Friday we had a Clam Bake [supposed to be an Oyster Roats, but the store was out of Oysters, go figure]. Saturday was Carolina Cup [Horse races in Camden SC where we all wear sundresses and tailgate all day] Had a blast there. This coming saturday I have a cocktail party to go to... my friends Birthday Party, so that'll be fun. And this coming monday, my boyfriend is going to meet my parents for the first time :eek: . But it'll be ok, since my brother is coming out to eat with all of us too and us 3 hang out a lot anyway.

ETA: I forgot, it's greek week this week and our dancers won the dance compeition!!! :D :D Oh, yeah... and 2 weeks ago our girl won Miss Clemson!!

[DaisyCrazy]

Highs:
I'm engaged!!!!!!!! Woo-Hoo!!! Have been for 3 weeks now and I have to say it's pretty cool. :)
It's Easter weekend so I'm at home w/ the parents and the fiance is coming tomorrow for our first holiday together. Awww.
Today was a holiday from work and my mom and I spent the whole day shopping. Got a new dress and my wedding planner and a cool new pair of pants for the summer.

Lows:
None really right now. Unless you count the fact that I've had a scratchy throat all day and I'm wondering if I'm getting sick...

[aggieAXO]

Congrats DaisyC on your engagement!

[justamom]

I'll second that!!! That's fantastic news.

axotiger-I always wanted to go to a the beach and eat clams.
I LOVE clams.

[AXO_MOM_3]

lows: I have so much to do and there are never enough hours in the day. I'm taking a moment to post and procrastinate! Keep me in your thoughts on the 17th and 24th as I take two national exams that will be pretty important for my career!

Highs: Graduation is one month away! If I can survive the next three weeks, I am DONE! YIPPEE!

ETA: I'm still waiting to see that ring daisycrazy!
:D

[Xylochick216]

Highs: We're having a fabulous picnic this weekend with the Alpha Chi Omegas at UNCG and UNCCH. I'm so excited to meet them all :D

Lows: Only 38 days til graduation... I don't want to leave!

Congrats, DaisyCrazy! Isn't calling him your fiance weird? I still slip up 5 months later.

[DaisyCrazy]

Thanks for all the congrats! And yes, Xylochick, calling him my fiance is definitely weird!! But in a really nice way!! :)

Highs:
-Absolutely gorgeous spring weather. I sat outside yesterday reading my wedding books and got some sun on my pasty self!
-My parents and my fiance's parents are coming this weekend to officially begin the wedding planning. Should be fun!!

Lows:
-It's only Monday - 5 whole days of work to go until the next weekend.
-My boss is going to do payroll with me this week which means it will take 3 times as long, plus I have to listen to her ask a million questions. But I have to be patient b/c she's my boss...

Have a great week!!

[cash78mere]

high:

one of my coworkers, who's a tri delt, just got engaged and i will be a bridesmaid for the first time!

low:

i'm the one who introduced her to her fiancee and she's been dating him less than my boyfriend and me (the two men are best friends)

2 days later another coworker, who is the second bridesmaid for the first's wedding, got engaged as well!

ah well...my day will come...

[axotiger]

Highs:
I finish co-oping [for good] on the 30th. My final is done on the 27th. I go home for a week on the 9th and I'm going to see Mama Mia on Broadway with my mom. We're going to go into NYC and have lunch with my dad and then catch a matinee. THen I'm taking summer classes back down here [which I guess could go in the 'Lows' but it's fun since you have class maybe 1-2 hrs a day, and the rest of the day you hang out at the pool and drink... er, I mean study.

Lows:
Well, actually TAKING my final, but that's besides the point.
- The Low thing is that I only have a summer until my boyfriend graduates and goes to either Texas or Florida.
Texas for OBC [Officer Basic Course] or Florida to take over his families business. Both quite far away. But I have a few months to spend with him :)

cash78mere, your day will come:)

[aggieAXO]

Michelle,

GOOD LUCK!! I know you can do it :).

[alphachiohmy]

Low - I just erased my whole friggin post. ughhh!

Congrats to yall on engagement and upcoming graduations, anyways.

[justamom]

Originally posted by cash78mere
high:

one of my coworkers, who's a tri delt, just got engaged and i will be a bridesmaid for the first time!

low:

i'm the one who introduced her to her fiancee and she's been dating him less than my boyfriend and me (the two men are best friends)

2 days later another coworker, who is the second bridesmaid for the first's wedding, got engaged as well!

ah well...my day will come...

IT STINKS sometimes! I was the last one to get married of ALL my friends. I really hated that stupid saying, "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride." BITE ME! (But I wasn't bitter):p


Highs-Well, the sky isn't falling.
Lows-Things are really messy in terms of family. Not my little foursome, but my original family...hmmmm.

OH, I did forget a "HIGH"! Both kids have summer jobs........out of state!;) Of course I will miss them, but I won't miss the cooking, cleaning, phone calls and odd hours.

[Munchkin03]

HIGHS:

I have a job for this summer, at an architecture firm here in NYC. It will continue into the fall, so when I graduate I'll have a full year of experience at an architecture firm, along with my two years at non-profit preservation organizations. That should help me find a real job over my idiot classmates.

Classes are over in a little more than a week.

I can't wait to get home! I miss my family soooo much.

LOWS:

I think I'm going to be staying in this apartment next year. I realized how difficult it is to get an apartment as a student; I also don't feel very comfortable with my parents cosigning on an apartment I'd be sharing with my fiance. They're okay with it, I'm not. Our schools are over 100 blocks away from each other, so maybe it makes more sense to have separate places until graduation.

I have to take an AutoCAD class this summer. $900, bye-bye.

[aggieAXO]

Originally posted by justamom
IT STINKS sometimes! I was the last one to get married of ALL my friends. I really hated that stupid saying, "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride." BITE ME! (But I wasn't bitter):p


I am 32 and wonder if the day will come for me :(. I do have a couple of other friends my age that aren't married so I am not totally alone. For now though I am enjoying life as a single young professional :).

[AXO_MOM_3]

Originally posted by aggieAXO
Michelle,

GOOD LUCK!! I know you can do it :).

Thanks! I survived! I turned in my last paper yesterday, and am now just waiting for graduation. I am so excited, and can't believe these two years are finally coming to a close.
Now I'm just planning to hang out with the girls for the summer, and will start looking for a job in the school system somewhere. I'm looking forward to being able to read what I WANT to read for a change! Anyone have any suggestions for good reads?

:D :D :D :D :D

[justamom]

Trashy novels work for me!:D

Gee AXO_MOM_3, I can't believe time has gone so quickly! I remember when you were in the initial stages. This is so wonderful, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[aggieAXO]

Originally posted by AXO_MOM_3
Thanks! I survived! I turned in my last paper yesterday, and am now just waiting for graduation. I am so excited, and can't believe these two years are finally coming to a close.
Now I'm just planning to hang out with the girls for the summer, and will start looking for a job in the school system somewhere. I'm looking forward to being able to read what I WANT to read for a change! Anyone have any suggestions for good reads?

:D :D :D :D :D

I bet you are breathing a sigh of relief. I too cannot believe it has already been 2 years-where has time gone?? Enjoy your time off with your family and don't be a stranger :).

[Xylochick216]

Highs- Graduation is on the 22nd! Almost done with college!

Lows- I don't want to leave Elon. And my web design teacher can't figure out what is wrong with my site that is due tomorrow...

[AXOMarq]

My high is that I have a little over a month before I come back to the States!!!!!!!!

My low is that I will be leaving Spain :( But I can´t wait to come home and see everyone. I´m so excited. YAY!!!!!!!!!

[DaisyCrazy]

HIGHS:

-I leave for vacation on Saturday and I'm going to LAS VEGAS!!! I've never been before and I am SO excited! My fiance and I are going for a week and we're going to be so tourist-y! Gambling in the airport, taking a million pictures, staring google-eyed at all the crazy people on the strip. Should be quite an adventure! Any one have any good Vegas tips, PM me!
-It's only a 4 day week b/c of the Labor Day Holiday.
-The sun is finally starting to come out after 3 days of MUCHO rain (thanks Hurricane Frances!)

LOWS:

-I have to leave my prescious baby cat with my parents while my fiance and I go on vacation. I've never left her longer than 4 days and I'm going to miss her. :(
-Even after an awesome Recruitment, we still need 5 more women to get to total. Yuck, Informal Recruitment.

Everyone have a great week!

[Xylochick216]

I'm bringing this back from the dead so we can get some more action in our forum :) It's been so dead in here!

Highs:
*Took our new puppy to get her toenails clipped, and she was really good
*Work was actually fun today!
*We got some more fun wedding presents

Lows:
*I had to start waking up at 2am again for work this morning after 2 weeks off
*My director's grandfather died so he has to miss work for a few days :(

[AChiOAlumna]

Originally posted by Xylochick216
I'm bringing this back from the dead so we can get some more action in our forum :) It's been so dead in here!

Highs:
*Took our new puppy to get her toenails clipped, and she was really good
*Work was actually fun today!
*We got some more fun wedding presents

Lows:
*I had to start waking up at 2am again for work this morning after 2 weeks off
*My director's grandfather died so he has to miss work for a few days :(

Good idea Xylochick!! You're highs are really great ones! Sorry to hear about your director's grandmother...

Highs:
*Had a good advisor meeting and advisor/team leader meeting yesterday
*Recently got a new wedding ring from my husband for our upcoming 10-year anniversary!
*Had a good day a work (first time in a long time!)

Lows:
*My husband is home sick with some bronchial thing.
*My husband's grandmother was recently moved to a hospice.

[AXO Alum]

Highs:

*We initiated TEN awesome new women on Thursday!
*The weather is GORGEOUS
*Only 12 more days till I set foot back on Disney property at WDW!!!

Lows:
*12 more days till I set foot back on Disney property at WDW!!!
(I am a little excited about going!)
*I am going to miss formal due to the Disney trip - sad because I am so close to my seniors :(

[aggieAXO]

highs:
we are proceeding with a foreclosure on my father's property-hopefully it will go smoothly and I will be able to re-sale it and pay off my student loans
my opossums are doing well and are very cute
the weather is beautiful-perfect for gardening which i hopefully will get to do later this week

Lows:
I have a partially ruptured disc and will likely have to have back surgery soon
I have bags under my eyes

[Xylochick216]

Highs:
*I've seen some really funny movies in the past few days
*I get to feed my Vera Bradley obsession tomorrow since my local Vera store is having a sale... Americana Red, here I come!

Lows:
*I have a bad kidney infection :(

[AChiOAlumna]

Highs:

*The sun is shining
*I have a roof oever my head
*I have family and friends around me

Lows:

*My husband's grandmother died last night (midnight today). He was really close to her...

[Xylochick216]

Originally posted by AChiOAlumna

*My husband's grandmother died last night (midnight today). He was really close to her...

I'm so sorry :( My thoughts are with you and your family

[AChiOAlumna]

Originally posted by Xylochick216
I'm so sorry :( My thoughts are with you and your family

Thanks Xylochick...I appreciate it...my husband is actually doing better than I expected at this point, but the funeral is Monday, so we'll see what happens then...

[Theta Pi Alumna]

HIGHS:
-went back to Theta Pi chapter and saw how beautiful the house is now
-my grand lil sis FINALLY turned 21 at midnight and celebrated with her
-going to my first AXO alumnae event in 10 minutes!

LOWS:
-before turning midnight, my grand lil's party was practically ruined by drunken frat boys who threw a bbq through her glass door and then proceeded to hit her father
-frat boys who "protect" their brothers even when it is clearly their fault
-the police who didn't catch the guy even though we knew his full name and address

[aggieAXO]

Originally posted by AChiOAlumna

*My husband's grandmother died last night (midnight today). He was really close to her...

My thoughts are with you as well.

Karen

[AXOhottie]

Highs:
*the MCAT is over
*we have around 10 girls who have committed to coming to our COB event on Friday!
*I found out today that I received a SURF grant to stay and work on my research project this summer!

Lows:
*my little is thinking about deactivating=(

[Xylochick216]

Highs:
*I get to go back to college to visit my chapter next week for senior day and the Gavin DeGraw concert on campus as well as go to a date party that night :)
*I just got a new Vera bag (oops!)
*I made sugar cookies with strawberry icing.... yum!

Lows:
*I'm nervous waiting to hear back about my dream job... it's open and I'm so scared I won't even get an interview
*I ate too many of my wonderful cookies and now I have a stomachache
*It's raining and the hubby and I can't wash the dog outside like we wanted to this weekend

[AXOeva]

Highs:

~I changed my work schedule so I start at 8am instead of 7:30am (that 30 minutes makes a big difference)
~I only have to work job #2 twice a week for the summer
~School is out for the summer, so there aren't as many college kids running around campus
~One of my sisters is getting married next weekend, and I set her up with her soon to be husband! (Score 1 for Tammy)

Lows:
~it has been cold and rainy in NC for the past three days
~I only have to work job #2 twice a week, so I don't get to spend as much time with the cute new coach.
~School is out for the summer, so a lot of my friends that were still students have gone home.
~I set off the alarm on the back door of the library this morning (highly embarassing)

[so.caliAXO]

::: HIGHS :::
* I traveled to LONDON with my dad for two weeks and it was AMAZING~
* Me and mym boyfriend are doing awesome!
* I was given the honor of my boyfriends fraternity as a " Pi Kappa Phi Rose"
* It's Summer time!
* My brother is graduating from high school and going to college with me in the fall!!
* I am a Rho Chi (recruitment councler) for Fall 2005

::: LOWS :::
* A creepy guy at my work is freaking me out
* My great grandma was just put in a retirement home
* not being able to hang out in public with my sisters because i have to disaffiliate from my chapter this summer because of rho chi

I LOVE ALPHA CHI OMEGA!!!

-ASHLEY

[AXO Alum]

WELCOME to GC, so.caliAXO!

We are glad to have you here! The trip sounds awesome!

About your grandma, I am so sorry that she was put into a home. I would definitely get some pictures together for her, and put them in a large frame (one for the wall if they allow that) - nothing grandparents like more than talking about their grandkids! If possible, add names on each picture - it will help her and others as they come to visit her and chat about the pictures.

Another idea - depending on her mental ability - is to make her an "Everyday I Love You" jar. Just cut strips of paper out, write a quote, poem, a fun memory with her, etc. and then fold them up. Put them all in the jar (can be a candy jar, small plastic container, etc.) and tell her that every day, she can pull one out and read it and think of you.

[AXOeva]

**BUMP**

Highs:
~I spent a great weekend at Chapter Advisor Summer CAmp, met some really great women, and learned a lot!
~Three day weekends rock my socks
~I get to go home (NJ) for a week at the end of the month.

Lows:
~It is very muggy and humid in NC and it has been threatening to storm for a week and it hasn't yet.
~I have to wait another three weeks until I get to go home.

[Xylochick216]

Major BUMP!!!

HIGHS:
*There is snow on the ground
*I start a new job with NORMAL HOURS in just over a week with better pay and fabulous coworkers
*It's the holiday season, my favorite time of the year
*We decorated our Christmas tree yesterday
*We bought ourselves a featherbed for our bed.... it's so warm and comfortable!

LOWS:
*My commute this morning took 45 minutes instead of 18, and I still had to wake up for work at 2:30 regardless of the ice
*I slid off the road this morning and got really freaked out. I made it to work in one piece, though
*Our heat is acting up at home, and it's freezing

[AChiOAlumna]

Xylo....glad to hear you're okay!!! How scary to lose control of your car!! :eek:

HIGHS:

*We've finished most of our holiday shopping
*My private practice is finally taking off!
*DH & I had a home cooked meal together for the first time in ages due to our schedules.

LOWS:

*My dad has to go in for surgery next week.
*I'm working 3 jobs right now so I can keep my practice open and not lose our house in the process.

[AXO Alum]

Highs:

*Got to meet Carnation at her daughter's wedding on Saturday (and it was a beautiful wedding)!
*Just finished the Christmas lights on the house - now everything is all decorated!

Lows:

*It is freezing cold outside but no snow :( My theory is that if its going to be cold, it may as well be snowing :p
*Another busy week shaping up - I wish I could just cancel everything & stay home for a change!
*Zippy (aka, my new car I bought in July) hit 10,000 miles going to the wedding - in just over 4 mos, I have managed to drive what is "normal" for almost a whole year! :eek:

[aggieAXO]

Highs:
my family is healthy (including my furry babies)
It has not been that cold this winter and I have only has to have the heat on for few days this year
I am done painting the kitchen/dining room and entry way, only 5 more rooms to go

Lows:
I have to work during x-mas and new years, it is usually a big time for euthanasias-not fun :(
Have not done any x-mas shopping
The house is too big and I am tired and ready to sell to buy another condo (will be doing this in the spring or summer)-I have put a lot of work into the house for the last 2.5 years and will be sad to sell but happy not to deal with a yard
one of my closest friends may be moving to San Diego

I hope all of my sisters have a good holiday and a happy new years-have some champaign for me :)

[AXO_MOM_3]

Hey everybody! Been awhile since I've visited - but you all know I just HAD to check out the recruitment threads!

Lows: My summer was too short, and I'm not ready for school to start back for real tomorrow!

Highs: My eldest dd started middle school on Friday and LOVED it! I'm so glad!

I also heard from a good friend today that my chapter made quota again this year and got some awesome girls! So here is a big shout out to the Chapter Advisor and Recruitment Advisor....I'm so proud of you and our girls!

[AXO Alum]

Highs:

I'm leaving shortly for vacation in Orlando!


When do you leave?? We leave Sept 20th :D

For me...

Highs:

1. Getting through another successful recruitment
2. Eli starting preschool next week

Lows:

1. Eli starting preschool next week... when did he get to be 4??
2. One of my new members was BORN in 1989!! I feel SO old!

[aggieAXO]

Highs:

I sold my house and closed last month. I got 14,000$ more than I asked for-cha ching$$$$$.
With my house proceeds I payed off my student loans and should be completely debt free in the next 12 months.
Once I am debt free I am going part time :)

Lows:
I am tired of working overnights-I feel like I have aged a million years and am tired all the time, I am getting old :(

Dang Alum-in 1989 I was a senior in H.S.-I really feel old