Author: Andi

Last night Chuck surprised me with an awesome surprise. All day he had me guessing, but since I didn't even know this existed, I was never going to guess it! The Twin Cities River Rats put on an amazing water skiing show! It was SO cool! You have to check out the photos on that link and they videos. What a fun thing to watch!

I took a few pictures, but since I didn't know I would need my camera for the evening's surprise, I only had my phone. (I think they need to add a zoom feature too it by the way!) But here is one picture.

The orange blob in the picture is 24 people making a pyramid…ON WATER SKIS! You should really just go to the website and look at their pictures! 🙂

I think it's pretty obvious that I had a good time!

I didn't stop smiling the whole time! Thanks dear for yet another WONDERFUL surprise!

Ever hear of Extreme Race Day? Me neither!

Yes…I am serious! My friend is going to this on Sunday. They race camels and ostriches at the local horse racing track. How utterly hilarious! I had no idea something like this existed! I can't believe I have been missing out on this for 28 years!

Let's see. What might someone want to know about me.

I am married to my best friend and the most wonderful husband ever! His name is Chuck. We recently moved to a house we LOVE in Rosemount, Minnesota and plan to start a family there one day. We are currently enjoying our kid-less days while they are still here.

We are busy people. I am a tad bit lazy by nature, but thankfully Chuck doesn't sit still well and keeps us active. We do projects around the house (he's VERY handy), take trips, bike ride, swim, go on walks, rollerblade, boat, jet ski, downhill ski, play hockey (more him than me, but I'm learning), play broomball, play softball (we were too busy and didn't get on a team this year), and a multitude of other things. Life's too short to sit around…I am learning that and learning to enjoy the activities more and more!

I am currently a legal assistant at an Intellectual Property law firm. I am sure most of you have no idea what that is. We work on patents and trademarks. There are some really creative people out there!

I have started school again. I will be studying Computer Science. I haven't been in school in years and I'm freaking out about going back, but I am ready to take the plunge and start a new chapter in my life. I have a degree in Sociology (which really means I know a few things about a lot of things, but specialize in nothing) and a minor in English (which translates to, I can read and I can write papers), but I am fascinated by what Chuck does (he works at Microsoft and has a Masters Degree in Computer Science). So I am going to give it a try.

I always thought I wanted to stay home with kids, but realized after working at home that I get stir crazy. So I am hoping this new career will someday allow me to work from home when I need/want to, but still be able to challenge myself and keep my brain good and active. Not that kids and being at home wouldn't do that, I just want it in a different form. I know I will enjoy being home with kids for a while, but I enjoy having other outlets, too.

I had a craft business for a while (cards, jewelry…my dad was my best customer), but I didn't care for the part where I had to promote myself to make money. So now it has returned to being my hobby…which I haven't had time for in a while. I do still maintain another craft site called CraftsOnAWhim.com. I go in spurts with my posting depending on the time I have had to create new things!

I am trying to read more books and watch less tv. I think my mind turns into vegetable mush some nights when I get lost in shows for hours.

I keep a blog because I want to “journal” things. I am glad to have readers, but I do this for me. If you don't like the content…wait until tomorrow. You might like it then. 🙂 I tend to be quite random about what I posted here. But I suppose that is because I am a very random person!

I recently learned the joys of Twitter. I love useless information about people's lives!

I am short! Only 4' 10″. I have been known to find some creative ways to get things I need that are up high and I fit well in small places…i.e. under sinks!

When I meet new people, I like to try to find them on the Internet (i.e. Facebook) and learn all about them!

I like hanging out in smaller groups opposed to larger ones. Does this make me an introvert for not enjoying large groups? Or an extrovert for liking to hang out with people in general?

I would consider myself a homebody. Nothing is better than being at home with Chuck.

My hubby works for Microsoft, but we both have Macbooks and iPhones!

I love Star Trek and did name a pet after one of the characters.

I don't like to clean. But don't seem to hate it as much as I used to in the new house. I am sure that will pass when the house is no longer “new”!

I love going to the zoo. I should really be put on one of those leash things some parents attach to their children to keep them from running off.

There are only a handful of people I would call my best friends. I have many friends, but the best ones are precious to me.

I have two younger brothers. One is 4 1/2 years younger than me and the other is 17 years younger.

I like to cook, or at least I think I do. I love looking at cookbooks and magazines. But…see next paragraph.

I get incredibly nervous to try new things, but I am working to get over that fear. It's quite debilitating at times and frankly no fun. I am mostly afraid to fail. And failing is ok. You learn from it and grow. So it isn't all bad!

I am a recovering pessimist. At least that's what I call myself. I have very pessimistic tendencies, but I don't want that to define who I am. So I am working being more positive. Life is good and I want to live that way every day.

I am happy to answer more questions if you have any. I am sure I will get inundated with spam, but if you want to contact me, you are more than welcome to do so HERE. As things change in life, I will update this or add more tidbits as I realize them!

Chuck snapped this lovely picture of me.

I remember sitting on the window seat and looking out the window. I am not sure why I decided to curl up on something that isn't all that comfortable for sleeping on. But I was conked out. I should really make a collection of all the silly sleeping pictures I have of myself! 🙂

We have had some great weekends lately. This weekend we went up to a friends' cabin. Chuck and his friends have gone up there since they were in high school together. There were a few new people up there this year, so it was fun to make some new friends. Here's a little picture from the weekend.

This was the only picture I took because 1. I didn't bring my camera and 2. I didn't look at my phone all weekend other than to take this picture. I will get photos from others that took pictures this weekend and make a link to my gallery.

And one fun little tidbit…The house two down from us….not the one I have been so diligently posting about, but next door to that, has sold. I saw a couple of people try to go in there this weekend. She looked like she was on a mission. I hope they are the new neighbors because they looked about our age! Yay! Either way, I am excited to meet more people.

I also recently found out that someone I went to high school with lives just a couple blocks away. We haven't been able to hang out, but I know we will find the time soon since we are so close! How exciting! Again, I love Rosemount!