Entries Posted in August, 2007
August 30th, 2007
Jumping
Here’s the view from my recent jump:
In other words, I passed my Comps exam!!!! I was jumping up and down so high that I could see this aerial shot of Denver! It’s celebration time now. (Actually probably Saturday, but I do have a few beers chilling in the fridge.) YAY!
August 29th, 2007
Wedding Information
Obviously, with the wedding being just 30 days away, we’ve been getting a lot of questions.
THat’s because you’re as excited about our wedding as we are! (Well, maybe not as excited, but we’re glad that you’re excited and we’re glad to have you in our lives!)
So, this quick post is to let you know that you can find most of the information about the wedding by clicking above on Wedding.
And then, here are the links you’ll probably want to visit to find what you’re looking for…
Wedding Party
Registry Information
Travel Information
If these links don’t answer your questions, please let us know (you can even do it using the comments below if you want) and we’ll be happy to answer!
Thank-you, and we’re looking forward to seeing all of you!
August 21st, 2007
Hotel in Colorado Springs
People have been asking where to stay in Colorado Springs. Jonathan and I did look into blocking rooms at hotels, but it was generally more expensive for guests than if they went and reserved rooms themselves. So, we decided to set up this link instead. Book at the Embassy Suites in Colorado Springs.
7290 Commerce Center Dr, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States 80919
Tel: 1-719-599-9100 Fax: 1-719-599-4644
This is the hotel where we will be staying, and most of our guests will be staying here as well. It won’t cost you any more to stay here, but Jonathan and I will get 2% back of whatever your room rate is by booking through the above link. If you want to though, you can also check at www.embassysuites.com to see if the rate is different.
Here are a couple of other available hotels as well.
Bradford Homesuites Colorado Springs
(Carrie and Jonathan stayed here in March 2007, and thought that these suites were very nice – about 5 miles away from the church).
Antlers Hilton
(In downtown Colorado Springs – closer to where we’re getting married – also more expensive)
Best Western on Academy
Hope this helps everyone, and we look forward to seeing you at the wedding!
August 18th, 2007
Mysteries of the brain…
I was reading this article about the “mysteries of the brain” and decided to share one small part of it here.
Hundred-yard dashes begin with a gunshot rather than a strobe light because your brain can react more quickly to a bang than to a flash. Yet as soon as we get outside the realm of motor reactions and into the realm of perception (what you report that you saw and heard), the story changes. When it comes to awareness, the brain goes through a good deal of trouble to synchronize incoming signals that are processed at very different speeds.
August 15th, 2007
Carrie Needs…Blogging fun
I steal a lot of ideas from my sister Michelle. I saw this idea on her blog and thought I’d try it. Do a google search where you type in (your name) needs. So, the results for Carrie needs are…
1. Carrie needs a nice hot bath (no kidding)
2. Carrie needs some care herself (doesn’t that come with the bath?)
3. Carrie needs help…please (Why yes I do. Anyone want to take a test for me next week?)
4. Carrie needs a boyfriend who she wants (Nope, I have one of those thank you)
5. Carrie needs a Stanford (Depends on what is meant by a Stanford, but I don’t think I do)
6. Carrie needs to go back to school (NO WAY!)
7. Carrie needs to eat (Actually, I just ate dinner. Thanks Jonathan!)
8. Carrie needs more than deep-breathing (uhhhh ok ???)
9. Carrie needs to speak to her superordinate (about what?)
10. Carrie needs to do what is best for HER (Yer darn skippy)
Try it out with your name and post it in the comments section. (PLEASE, it’s fun!) What do you need?
Bonus:
Carrie needs a mike that works with both fiddle and voice (Now if only I played the fiddle…or sang in front of people)
Thanks Michelle!
August 14th, 2007
Name Changing
While thinking about whether or not to change my name after we get married, the idea of hyphenating came up. Around that same time, I received an email with the following examples of when to avoid hyphenating your name. Here they are.
and my own personal favorite:
August 1st, 2007
My Ring is Ready
After working with Michelle at Biondi for months designing and honing my ring for months, she finally called with the news I’ve been waiting for. It’s ready! Jonathan and I went to take a look at it today. Michelle took pictures of us seeing it for the first time. It’s absolutely gorgeous, and I can’t wait to wear it (in less than two months now). I love it. Thank you Michelle and all teh Biondi team!
Sorry, you’ll have to wait until the wedding to see what the ring looks like.
- March 20, 2010 09:05 AM : Ecuadorian food: Chifles (fried plantain chips)
- March 19, 2010 05:40 PM : OK GO does it again
- March 18, 2010 03:50 PM : It rains every day in Quito?
- March 17, 2010 08:59 PM : Sharing my passion by blogging
- March 16, 2010 12:32 AM : Otavalo Market, Otavalo, Ecuador
- March 15, 2010 05:12 PM : Visiting the Equator (Mitad del Mundo, Ecuador)
- March 14, 2010 05:41 PM : Does Ecuador change times?
- March 11, 2010 04:03 PM : Un Presentación de la Pizza
- March 10, 2010 04:05 PM : Getting Passport Pages: The United States Embassy in Quito, Ecuador
- March 08, 2010 05:34 AM : How To Make Empanadas: Empanadas From Plantains in Quito, Ecuador
- March 06, 2010 06:46 PM : How Can You Afford To Travel - Phones
- March 06, 2010 05:59 PM : My favorite day so far...being welcomed as part of an Ecuadorian family
- March 05, 2010 05:59 PM : La Basilica de Quito, Ecuador: The tallest church tower in South America
- March 05, 2010 03:08 PM : How Can You Afford To Travel?
- March 05, 2010 01:16 PM : The Lost Generation?
- March 04, 2010 10:01 AM : Quito Ecovia in Rush Hour: The Quito Bus System
- March 03, 2010 02:54 PM : Where Have You Been?
- March 03, 2010 02:12 AM : Alex's Birthday in Quito
- March 02, 2010 09:10 PM : Visiting the Doctor in Quito, Ecuador
- March 02, 2010 08:56 PM : Saquisili Market near Quito, Ecuador
- March 02, 2010 07:36 AM : How to Make Canelazos: Como Hacen Canelazos
- March 01, 2010 08:05 AM : A Night Tour of Quito, Ecuador: Pictures And Videos
- February 28, 2010 10:00 PM : February Changes: Movable Type to WordPress
- February 27, 2010 02:09 PM : Cotopaxi in Ecuador is the highest active volcano on Earth
- February 26, 2010 05:47 PM : Videos of Our Quito Apartment: Ecuador
- February 24, 2010 02:08 PM : Torpedos de Ruidoso: Our earplugs
- February 22, 2010 06:49 PM : A Friendly Reminder
- February 22, 2010 05:44 AM : Pictures of Quito From Our Balcony
- February 19, 2010 02:53 PM : Cuatro Rosas
- February 18, 2010 05:13 PM : Spanish Doesn't Come Naturally, That's For Sure
- February 14, 2010 04:12 PM : Happy Valentine's Day from Quito, Ecuador
- February 13, 2010 04:16 PM : Teleferiqo, a gondola to 13,340 ft. in Quito, Ecuador
- February 12, 2010 04:21 PM : Weird Food: Eating Cuy (Guinea Pig) in Quito, Ecuador
- February 11, 2010 09:34 PM : Do You Have A Sixth Sense? Check This Out!
- February 05, 2010 08:10 PM : Ecuador Has Huge Cabbages
