weekend laughs!

hahaha... a few laughs for you this weekend... enjoy!

Week two!

So far, week two has been off to a pretty good start, well I guess more than a start because today is thursday, but you know what i mean.... I'm remembering where things are and starting to feel more like a "real" employee rather than feeling like I'm still in student mode. I've been with mostly itty bittys for the past few days, but today I got to see some of the older rehab kids which i love doing. As much as I am completely happy feeding a baby, I really really love working with teenagers. I love being able to ask them how they are feeling, joke around with them, make them laugh. Its so fun and I feel like when I help them out of bed, or teach them a new way to do something it really matters and makes their life easier amongst so much stress and suckiness of being sick. Anyways, it was a fun day which is pretty great to get to say about working. I'm starting to feel like I'm really going to enjoy my work most days which is such a good feeling. Oh! And I found out that one day per week I'll be doing therapy in the pool which I'm excited about! I've never done this before, so I have a lot to learn, but I think that it will be a great way to break up the week and try something different. I'm all set with my new navy and red one piece TYR swimsuit and I start next wednesday with training... I'll let you know how it goes.

In other news, Ryan and I have been busily seeing free movie screenings lately. We have a system down and its amazingly efficient. In fact, we usually have free tickets to 2-3 movies per week if we would like, its just a matter of choosing which ones to go to! This week we have seen "The Watchmen" which was LONG!!! Super LONG!!! And sort of comic bookie with a weak plot, but lots of blowing people up and pouring hot oil on their faces sort of stuff (I was not a fan... ryan and pat enjoyed it i think, maybe its a guy thing), but last night we went to see "Sunshine Cleaning" with Amy Adams (who I love!) and Emily Blunt (who I also love!), and I LOVED it! Cute indy movie about two sisters down on their luck and their biohazard/crime scene cleaning business... oh yes, it is good, definitely go see it when its out in theaters! We have tickets to a third screening tonight, but I think we may have had enough for one week.

Sooo... i'm settling into this new pace and schedule and doing pretty well for the most part. I'm missing my morning walk with the doggers and ryan to the bagel shop, followed by leisurely days of reading, movies, blogging and fun, but I'm happy to finally join the world of working adults. More to come... love amb

week one...

So... i made it through week one of work! YAY! After feeling slightly overwhelmed, tired and unsure of myself, i've maybe moved over into the "i think i'm going to be okay" zone. Today I'm actually remembering my way around a little, remembering the computer system... a little, and feeling fairly positive about working life in general (this is probably because i don't have to go for the next few days but what can i say?)

I still think that TCH is an absolutely awesome hospital with awesome kids and I'm excited to be starting out in such a fast-paced, world renown environment. I know that I am going to (and already have ) learn so much that I would never be exposed to in other facilities and I'm really thankful for that!! I'm excited to see what will happen along the way.

So, to celebrate week one, Ryan and I are going with friends to Fuzzy's Pizza (a fav of ole' George and Babs Bush around Houston)! I'll eat a slice of delicious cheesy goodness for you! AB

I'm official!

Just got my official Texas OT license in the mail today! YAY! I guess that means I officially have to start Monday, although i'm actually getting pretty excited about being a "real" adult now with a "real" job for the first time in my life. I know this feeling will probably wear off way too quickly, but for today I'm thankful to have work during a time where so many people don't. And to all my friends that have been steadily working their bums off since college... hats off to you! You are my heros! love love, amb

P.S. Got a haircut today, still evaluating the outcome... pics to come.

Tuesday...Wednesday...on to Thursday...

So... my daily blogging hasn't really worked out has it?? Whoops! Anyways, I did want to report that I've still been trying to have the maximum amount of fun this week even though Houston has been dishing out a huge portion of gross, gray dismal weather for the past few days! We decided to ignore the weather and take Olive on several long walks in the drizzle. I think that she actually really likes it (everything must smell like mud, which she likes to eat if allowed... double gross). We've also been searching hard for a little house or duplex to rent in the heights but up to this point have not been super successful. We decided that this is why people just stay where they are for better or worse, because house hunting is such a totally pain in the butt. So our little cramped apartment is starting to look better and better, but we'll see what happens.

As far as my list goes, I have accomplished a few things... I bought a cute pair of gray/hot pink tennis shoes to go with the two ugly pairs of green scrub pants I had to buy for next week. I think they might be a little "scary" bright, but Ryan said they are fun, so what the hey, its a children's hospital right?? Where else can you wear hot pink shoes! And while we were at the shoe store, I found the cutest tiny pair of New Balance on sale for Dylan! Seriously, they are so cute, I wish I could fit my giant foot into them! I LOVE nieces and nephews! The perfect excuse to buy tiny baby things! I put up a picture next to my new shoes so that you can see how itty they are.




Oh, and Ryan and i went to a movie on Tuesday night, one of our favorite things to do. We saw the International at the Angelica downtown. I LOVE this movie theater, even on a friday night, its possible to be two of only about 20 or so people in the audience which makes the show much more enjoyable in my opinion. On Tues. Ryan and I were the only ones in the theater until about ten minutes into the show when two other couples showed up. I was bummed because we've never actually pulled off being the only ones in the theater for a whole show and i was getting excited about it. The movie was okay, Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 50% I think and that was about right. Entertaining, but not at all unique or surprising... still fun, especially when eating 10,000 lbs of popcorn and gigantic cherry coke with cute hubs.



We also celebrated my Dad's birthday last night (Happy Birthday Dad!). We went out for barbecue with the fam and had a great time. I even made red velvet cupcakes (Dad's fav) from a kit I found at William Sonoma. Apparently Sprinkles cupcakes are a big deal in L.A. (I had no idea), but the little kit was super easy to make and tasted yum, so I would definitely use it again...






I should have blogged this stuff right afterwards, because I know that I'm leaving out so much, but what can I say, I'm a lazy blog girl. Today its actually beautiful and sunny outside, so I'm going to go sit in the sunshine and read, then possibly sew something small and easy to finish later. Three days and counting...

love, amb

On to Spring!

A lovely little picture for you today (found on weheartit via ohhellofriend)

Monday Funday...

Today we...
1. Took a bike ride to Rice Village to Einstein Bagel shop for a bagel and coffee



2. Drove around the Heights searching for rent houses, finding a few possibilities, viewing a few cute ones...
3. Stopped at Dry Creek Cafe, sister shop of Onion Creek one of our favorite local places to eat (sooo Texas cute)
4. Shared a "West Coast" burger and fries (delicioso!) and hand squeezed lemonade (a whole carafe fun!!)



5. Spotted the first blue bonnet of spring!
6. Visited the Heights Public Library and checked out two books: Lovely Bones and 3 Willows in order to finish # 3 below...
7. Home to settle in for the night with O-dog... more to come tomorrow!