Last night was a preview showing of the new movie, The Other Boleyn Girl. If you remember British history at all, you would know right off the bat that it is not a "feel good" movie (Henry VIII). The movie was based on a book of the same title by Philippa Gregory. I haven't read the book yet, but probably will after all my tests are done. I have read another of her books and liked it a lot (The Constant Princess).
Anyway, despite the lack of feel goodness, I thought it was a pretty good movie. It's always hard with historical fiction to know what to believe, but most of the big stuff is accurate (per Wikipedia). And since one of my favorite genres is HF, the movie was right up my alley.
It was snowing yesterday. When I got out of the movie, it was still snowing and everyone was warming up their cars and scrapping off the ice. I'm not sure why, but it amused me.
Ben is feeling under the weather. I'm hoping that it's just a cold he will get over quickly. The flu has been going around, so hoping that's not what it is.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Prayer Request
Some of you already know about this situation, for those of you who don't, Mark Ostlie works at GMI. His daughter has a heart condition and is in need of a new heart. Here's her blog...
I really can't imagine what it would be like to be in a situation like this.
Please pray and pass along.
I really can't imagine what it would be like to be in a situation like this.
Please pray and pass along.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Sehr Gut
Last night we went to Gasthof's to celebrate Rob's, Ed's and Paul's birthdays. Almost 30 of us were there. It was a lot of fun! Our table was the "cool" table - we went through 2 boots while the other table didn't order a single one. Ben got bratwurst and I got jagerschnitzel. Yummy! The accordion guy came to our table (after being bribed with some $) and played some songs for us.
After dinner a few of went downstairs to the bar. There was a live band that played mostly polka. Ben and I polka'd and did a few slow dances too. And boy! does doing the polka wear a person out! When the polka band packed up dance music started. We stayed for a little while, but our party had dwindled down to five (Smeeta, Dave, Katie and us) and we were all getting tired, so we packed it up.
Today I think I'm going to work out. Then go to EB (former employer) to help Ben's uncle serve lunch. If I'm lucky there will be leftovers for me to bring home. (Every year his aunt makes her homemade hot beef sandwiches for the tax people. It is so good!). Then I think Ben and I might look at some houses. This weekend I am not studying, so it will be nice to just relax and get stuff done.
Off to the exercise bike!
After dinner a few of went downstairs to the bar. There was a live band that played mostly polka. Ben and I polka'd and did a few slow dances too. And boy! does doing the polka wear a person out! When the polka band packed up dance music started. We stayed for a little while, but our party had dwindled down to five (Smeeta, Dave, Katie and us) and we were all getting tired, so we packed it up.
Today I think I'm going to work out. Then go to EB (former employer) to help Ben's uncle serve lunch. If I'm lucky there will be leftovers for me to bring home. (Every year his aunt makes her homemade hot beef sandwiches for the tax people. It is so good!). Then I think Ben and I might look at some houses. This weekend I am not studying, so it will be nice to just relax and get stuff done.
Off to the exercise bike!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Blast from the Past
We have a long time friend that is getting ready to move to N. Carolina. Last night Ben met her for dinner while I went to a Stampin' Up party. I met them afterwards for a quick beer.
I get there and Ben tells me this funny story... he says that the bartender asks for ID's, looks at his and asks, "Do you know Sarah Obert?" (my maiden name for those who don't know), all the while looking between Ben and Debby with an accusing glare. Turns out that she went to my high school and church (and maybe even our wedding since her mom is friends with my mom). After hearing the story (and laughing VERY loudly) I made sure to find Amber and let her know everything was cool.
I get there and Ben tells me this funny story... he says that the bartender asks for ID's, looks at his and asks, "Do you know Sarah Obert?" (my maiden name for those who don't know), all the while looking between Ben and Debby with an accusing glare. Turns out that she went to my high school and church (and maybe even our wedding since her mom is friends with my mom). After hearing the story (and laughing VERY loudly) I made sure to find Amber and let her know everything was cool.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
24
In a little over 24 hours from now I will be sitting down in a not-quite-comfy chair in front of a computer. I will be in that chair for about 3 hours. And if everything goes as planned, I will only have to sit in that chair 3 more times.
Tomorrow is test one (Regulation - tax and business law) for my CPA license. I'm a bit nervous. I feel great about the tax stuff but still a little shaky on some of the bus law.
In other news, yesterday my boss came over and told me about a job posting. He really encouraged me to apply for it. Funny thing is, I saw the posting last week and talked to someone in that group that I know. Today I am going to submit my name for it.
Tomorrow is test one (Regulation - tax and business law) for my CPA license. I'm a bit nervous. I feel great about the tax stuff but still a little shaky on some of the bus law.
In other news, yesterday my boss came over and told me about a job posting. He really encouraged me to apply for it. Funny thing is, I saw the posting last week and talked to someone in that group that I know. Today I am going to submit my name for it.
Friday, February 15, 2008
V Day
I had a very sweet Valentine's day... It started off with some yummy dessert that Krista brought in to work. She said she would give me the recipe. :) My mom came into work to drop off some cookies and Ramona (front desk) gave me a kiss (Hershey's toffee). Then after lunch someone from my group brought in a red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.
Ben and I were about to start making dinner when we decided to go look at a few Parade of Homes. We were able to make it to three before they closed for the night. Two of the builders we liked a lot. One we got some information on, but the other one there wasn't anyone at the house, so we'll have to contact them for more information.
When we got home we made chicken tacos and margaritas. Very Tasty. Zoey got canned dog food. It smelled kind of like bacon. She gobbled it down very quickly. By the time we finished with dinner it was too late (for me at least) to start a movie. So we decided to skip that part.
Ben and I were about to start making dinner when we decided to go look at a few Parade of Homes. We were able to make it to three before they closed for the night. Two of the builders we liked a lot. One we got some information on, but the other one there wasn't anyone at the house, so we'll have to contact them for more information.
When we got home we made chicken tacos and margaritas. Very Tasty. Zoey got canned dog food. It smelled kind of like bacon. She gobbled it down very quickly. By the time we finished with dinner it was too late (for me at least) to start a movie. So we decided to skip that part.
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