tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59104182011-07-30T22:48:25.433+01:00A Welsh Girl In WashingtonA day and a life of a Welsh Expat living in Washington State with her American Husband whom she met online.NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.comBlogger3281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-33025585234587969032009-12-11T15:03:00.001Z2009-12-12T07:11:25.050ZMerry Christmas! yet another year has flown by! Never have we been so grateful that the year is coming to an end. The start of the year was pretty good for Clayton and I. Clayton graduated from University of Phoenix in February with a Bachelors of Science in Communications. To celebrate we went on a 3 day weekend to Las Vegas. Had an amazing time got to see all the sites of Vegas and we also wentNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-31630906649123576212008-12-24T16:35:00.000Z2008-12-25T00:37:11.069ZMerry Christmas & Happy New Year Everyone Best Wishes Natalie & Clayton.NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-76586013564410951122008-11-10T22:36:00.002Z2008-11-11T06:41:15.539ZWow it has been a while since I've posted on this blog. A lot has happened over the last couple of months. Life changing decisions, I think in the long run our decisions will pay off. First off we have decided to stay in Washington state, with all that's been going on with the economy we thought it would be best to stick around. However that wasn't the main reason. Clayton and I have seriously NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1928533147108847812008-07-28T20:32:00.001+01:002008-07-29T04:35:27.921+01:00You can stop the search party, don't put out that APB. I'm back and I'm alive and kicking. What can I say it's been an interesting Month and a half. I'm still unemployed, I've had a couple of interviews since the last time I blogged but no luck. I had been volunteering at the local Radio & Electricity museum doing some fliers and such, but that's now come to a halt. I've been trying to freelance NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-23252913449425109492008-06-14T16:01:00.001+01:002008-06-15T04:56:10.506+01:00Last night was my Graduation ceremony, I was super excited & nervous all day. I had to check in at the college at around 6pm, there I met my fellow classmates and got ready for the ceremony. There was a photographer taking photos of everyone, so I had a couple of photos taken with my friends. I liked my cap and gown the color was maroon. It was so exciting I'd never done a graduation ceremony NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-14823672924209346612008-06-02T11:03:00.000+01:002008-06-02T19:03:11.192+01:00I feel so depressed! I didn't get an interview with the company I missed at the career fair, I emailed back no response. Had an interview on Friday for a Web development position which was a freelance web designer. Interview went great, the job was perfect for me but I told everyone I wasn't going to get my hopes up too high. Got an email this morning, saying they have chosen someone else with NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-47437629549256188552008-05-20T21:16:00.000+01:002008-05-21T05:24:38.170+01:00I just feel so mad with myself right now. Tonight I had a career fair there wasn't very many Graphic Design companies I spoke to 2 and gave my resume, they weren't looking but would keep me in mind. Didn't visit with any other companies as they were more into the high tech computer world, Clayton told me to go visit but I said nothing would come of it. Came home and I went onto the job site, and NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-4633284761117534992008-05-08T18:24:00.000+01:002008-05-09T02:41:37.358+01:00Monday morning came and went and so did my new job. I got to the job with an undecided mind, but I thought I'd give it a chance. However the hours of the type-setting job was just not in my favor. They wanted 6am-2:30pm and there are no buses that early in the morning, it's not really fair on Clayton to take me seeming he works nights. Anyways they ended up putting me in book binding and I was NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-43089568986821851762008-04-30T21:50:00.001+01:002008-05-01T05:49:53.904+01:00A new blog layout and a new chapter to my life. I've done a lot of soul searching since I graduated from college. I've been having trouble finding a job that fits my qualifications, had a few interviews but nothing came of them. Then last week I went to a local company for an interview and I got the job. I know your all saying congratulations, but it's not even to do with my degree. It's a NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-5716287943170310342008-03-24T16:24:00.002Z2008-03-24T23:39:19.103ZWell I did it, I finally made it through 2 years of college. I finished my last quarter last Wednesday I graduate with an Associates in Visual communications - web interactive media/graphic design. I might get my BA online after Clayton's done and settled in a job, that pays pretty well. Right now I'm hoping I can find something that'll suit my needs for about a year, until Clayton graduates and NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-78021053606062197092008-01-31T16:21:00.000Z2008-01-31T00:29:23.545ZThought I'd write a quick List of what's going on, before Sarah leaves too many messages for me to update!!I'm back at college for my last quarter, I'm taking 5 classes to graduate.I'm busy all week, Monday - Friday!I know what your thinking... "She has the weekends"My weekends are occupied with housework & homework!I have so much homework, that I barely have time to have any nookie with my NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-29055446562829442492007-12-15T19:38:00.000Z2007-12-16T03:38:29.270ZFinals are over with! I think I did ok, I goofed on some questions but my final projects went fine. Well day after tomorrow Clayton and I fly back home to Wales for Christmas, can't wait. I'm in a mad dash trying to get things ready. Had my hair and nails done yesterday so I'm all pretty :)Today I volunteered at the local museum for the Christmas crafts day, it was fun. Santa came hehe, got me NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-13650116880075563962007-11-28T20:50:00.000Z2007-11-29T04:51:45.866ZI've never done a post like this before but I just feel I want to get what I'm feeling off my mind. Since I can remember I've had a problem with my weight. I probably started putting on most of my weight by about the age of 10yrs and it's snowballed ever since. When I was young I was thin, looking at the family movies I wished my weight never changed. Now knowing that it was due to my Polycystic NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-57842854293283910302007-11-19T18:41:00.000Z2007-11-20T02:48:43.708ZI'm still alive- barely! This quarter has been hard work, I can't wait till it's over 3 more weeks! I'm only taking 3 classes, the streaming media class is taking a lot out me. It's more like a cinematography class, we have to write a script and go through the whole process in putting it into production. We shot our first couple of scenes on Saturday and tomorrow and Wednesday we do the rest. NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-21940426655253115342007-10-22T19:20:00.000+01:002007-10-23T03:23:52.958+01:00Looks like we have a plan after my graduation in March. Clayton and I have been talking and our move to Texas might be brought forward by a year. If I can't continue with school here then I need to get a job, and seeming decent jobs are in big city's we need to relocate. Clayton can transfer anywhere in his company, so if I can get a job somewhere in Fort Worth or Dallas Texas. Then it's goodbye NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-39700960423917548672007-09-29T11:04:00.000+01:002007-09-29T19:15:06.678+01:00I'm back in College, and summer is officially over. My new job at the college library is going pretty well and my classes are going great. This quarter I'm taking Web Design, Flash and a Streaming Media class. It's strange to think I have one more quarter after this and I graduate, it only seems like yesterday when I was taking the big step and going back to college. I have tried to stay another NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-23021006508034714342007-09-04T21:31:00.000+01:002007-09-05T05:38:12.304+01:00Latest News: We booked tickets for Wales for Christmas. Haven't been home in over 2 years, and haven't seen members of my family and friends between a year and 2yrs. Can't wait.Other news we went to Canada to the Beach for the day, had a great time relaxing and having fun. We both caught the sun pretty bad served are right really! Enjoying my time off before I go back to college on the 24th NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-86058223564765936392007-08-19T15:25:00.000+01:002007-08-20T15:31:07.053+01:00I was tagged by Stefanie..Four jobs I’ve had:1. Cashier at Bath & Body Works, left after 2 months after I realized I was only getting 5hrs of work a week.2. Toddler teacher at Kids World a daycare. Worked full time for them for 8 months, I then decided I wanted to go back to school.3. Cashier/Customer Service at Tube Time a kids fun play area. I worked there for about a year before I got a job atNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-16096974133079103102007-08-07T20:00:00.000+01:002007-08-08T04:02:26.485+01:00Anyone know anything about gardening? I've somewhat become a green finger this year and have gone all out planting and making a small garden. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing I have spent a small fortune on plants that will inevitably die and won't grow back next year. (I bet I've jinxed myself now!) I bought mostly perennials that'll come back next year, and have mostly got shaded plantsNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-590169248551439282007-07-25T12:00:00.000+01:002007-07-25T20:17:34.463+01:00I just got this e-vite through my email the other day, from a local Seattle news station about a local blogger meet up to be held in August. It sounds like fun meeting some local bloggers, I might end up going if Clayton can get the time off.I got my Green Card in the mail the other day everything is correct this time no name screw up, can't believe I had to wait an extra 5mths for them to changeNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-49182180432896889862007-07-18T20:03:00.000+01:002007-07-19T04:17:16.694+01:00I have a new addiction to the Internet it's called Facebook thanks to my sister Sarah who got me into it. I wonder if this is the new craze for many people right now. It's strange how many Internet crazes you go through first I was into forums specifically Lovingyou still like to go there from time to time. Then it was MSN groups, then making Blinkies in PSP which I still like to do, but not as NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-34203040770550026132007-06-30T16:30:00.000+01:002007-07-01T00:28:00.621+01:00I'm back from San Diego I had an awesome time. It was great to have a vacation and get away from finals and computer screens. It was so strange to see Palm trees all around instead of evergreen trees, the beaches were amazing (I put my feet in the Pacific Ocean) . The hotel was great top class!On Saturday we spent some time with my friends brothers and their wives. Sunday we went to San Diego NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-55009763149587060172007-06-14T15:48:00.000+01:002007-06-14T23:54:27.817+01:00Finals are over!!! I've done great in my exams and I'm thinking I have 2As and 2Bs fingers crossed. I'm mentally exhausted and can't wait for tomorrow. Tomorrow I'm heading to California with a girlfriend which was totally unplanned. I had a phone call this morning asking if I'd like to go, all expenses paid (except for plane fare). I jumped at the chance, I've never been to another State in the NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-40487242258528437902007-05-26T09:50:00.000+01:002007-05-26T17:53:57.981+01:00Well I did, we did it, we finally met up with a younger couple and had a BBQ. A friend from College is about the same age as me and is married, her husband is in the same age range as Clayton. They've been married for about 3yrs actually a month after Clayton and I got married. I took the first move so to speak and invited them for a double date to the movies. In response, instead of movies how NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-4729358582734824342007-05-19T21:25:00.000+01:002007-05-20T05:17:29.818+01:00I'm being nagged by my sister who wants me to post an update, so here you go sis and for anyone else who is interested. We got a kitten, about two weeks ago my friend said her friend had some kittens she was giving away, and did I want one. Clayton and I talked it over and thought it would be fun to have another cat, and would actually give Liza some company during the day. So we picked a girl NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-84251731189671307762007-04-27T19:16:00.000+01:002007-04-28T06:28:26.389+01:00Being a student in the USA has been a challenge; from meeting new friends to even understanding the grading system. The most recent is being sororities, because I'm now an "Honor student" I've been officially invited to the Phi Theta Kappa - The International Honor Society. I'm trying to understand what's involved and if it's worth it for me to become a member. If I'm not mistaken there are NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-10235828556577682462007-04-25T19:00:00.000+01:002007-04-26T03:07:47.937+01:00My classes are going really well, I'm a little overwhelmed with all the work I have with 4 classes. I'm thinking of cutting back my work schedule so I can focus more on my homework, we'll see. I'm even tutoring a woman in my class, as she's having a hard time with the work. I said I'd help her as much as I could, but if I have too much work then I'd have to stop to focus on my stuff. My name wasNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-43877963359944044102007-04-23T06:47:00.000+01:002007-04-25T16:44:25.865+01:00I need an opinion from my readers: Today my friend offered me a good deal on a Welsh Corgi she offered me the chance of picking one out of the litter, seeming I'm Welsh she thought I'd like one. I didn't even think they were being bred over here. Anyway I'd love to have one, it's just Clayton is a little apprehensive about the small cottage we live in. I did ask the landlord and he said that it NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-37200265930898899692007-04-14T19:30:00.000+01:002007-04-15T03:28:07.276+01:00It's amazing to look back at your life and see just how much you've changed over the years. Before I met Clayton I was in a technical college not really giving a dam about education, I never liked it, when I was in comprehensive school (high school) my grades were terrible and I'd always try to get days off. But now here I am wanting to go to school, wanting to get an education and doing NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-84449958060570513862007-04-03T21:28:00.000+01:002007-04-04T05:15:59.555+01:00Well it was nice while it lasted, Spring break is over and it's back to studying. My classes look really fun, but a lot of work. I'm taking Art 261 Raster Illustration- Adobe Photoshop, Art 260 Vector Illustration- Adobe Illustrator, CS120 HTML fundamentals, and Art 150 History of Photography. My whole week is comprised with Classes and work, I might have to cut back on my work during the week NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-89263176269466912112007-03-30T22:12:00.000+01:002007-03-31T05:33:48.207+01:00Clayton's working a late night shift and I'm sitting here, lonely and very nervous. I'm normally fine when Clayton works late, but knowing what I now know it's hard to relax. Unfortunately we were robbed yesterday, they were very meticulous and picked the lock to our cottage. Clayton and I didn't have any clue until our neighbors said they were robbed stealing most of their jewelry and such. We NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-68563657312127009402007-03-23T12:28:00.000Z2007-03-23T20:52:49.984ZYey finals are done! I feel like my brain is going to explode, it's been a hard quarter. My logic final was hard but I think I've done alright. I'm predicating a B for the class and my other 2 classes As. I'll know by Tuesday what my grades are, here's hoping! Next quarter is going to be very busy I'm taking 4 Classes, 3 graphic design classes and History of Photography which will be interesting.NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1036718096682650472007-03-04T19:52:00.000Z2007-03-05T03:52:29.831ZToday we went to Seattle to celebrate Saint Davids Day, the Seattle Welsh Women's Club always holds a Saint Davids day concert. It was nice to be able to celebrate such an important day of my culture, there was the Seattle Welsh choir along with Welsh folk music. Afterwards there was a Welsh tea, with Welsh cakes and a raffle. This year Clayton's uncle came a long to check out the concert, we allNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-31246304241256926142007-02-19T22:13:00.000Z2007-02-21T07:10:29.987ZWell the verdict is in I do have PCOS- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome I went to see the specialist this past week. She has put me on medication, Metorphin, this should help me with the problem. However, it's not a cure. She also mentioned it was up to me if I wanted to come off the Birth Control Pill to see if I can ovulate with Metorphin. Then at least I'll know for sure, so we can explore the NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-78731029711713330302007-02-14T22:08:00.000Z2007-02-15T06:08:32.261ZWell I survived the midterms-barely. The logic midterm was postponed until today, so I was up until late memorizing logical forms. I got up early to a large dose of caffeine to study some more before the test. The test went better than I expected I knew all of the hard types of questions and got all of them correct, the ones I completely goofed on were the easier ones. How is that possible?? NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-72471062544298861902007-02-01T21:18:00.000Z2007-02-02T05:24:36.639ZIt's hard to believe that today is February 1st where has January gone? It's passed me by with endless nights of studying fueled by double shots of caffeine. What the heck was I thinking when I signed up for a philosophy Logic class! My morning consists of a double shot Americano which pretty much prepares me for class. An hour later I'm begging for a triple tall Americano with two migraine pillsNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-88878290661387672492007-01-11T15:32:00.000Z2007-01-11T23:35:32.263ZOk so I didn't post the next day, I'm just a lazy blogger. I don't know It's just hard to get motivated to post these days, I have so much going on in my life right now it's hard to find the time to write an interesting post.My top 3 list of resolutions are...1. To post on my blog more (I hope)2. To lose a little more weight (Always one of my resolutions)3. To learn to drive (That's something NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-61634084767529243702007-01-05T22:33:00.000Z2007-01-06T07:31:48.954ZI'm back! I bet you all thought I'd retired and closed by blog early. I have much to say it's been little over a month since I last blogged. Christmas has come and gone, and now we are in the year 2007 I have a list of new year resolutions which I'm failing miserably at already. I'm back at college this week with a very intense schedule of classes I'm taking Speech, Philosophy Logic and a NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1164593351543986482006-11-26T18:01:00.000Z2006-11-27T02:14:53.473ZWell I'm feeling much better we had our Thanksgiving yesterday which was lovely. I'm feeling a lot better than what I was, I wasn't pleased that I was sick especially with a holiday an all. The latest news here is that we are having our first snow storm of winter, our local town has reported about 14 inches of snow. We have about 9 inches right now. Our area is getting snow really early this yearNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1164258956500985372006-11-22T21:08:00.000Z2006-11-23T12:09:37.426ZWell I guess the day couldn't suck as much as it does now! Apparently I'm sick, I have strep thoat, which is BS. Always freaking happens to me on a holiday, apparently everyone thinks I'm that contagious that Thanksgiving has been cancelled for the family. What the hell? I'm not on my death bed people, I can still have fun! So now I've ruined the day for everyone! It even goes as far as my NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1163286779315214542006-11-11T15:10:00.000Z2006-11-11T23:22:34.673ZWell we did it; we finally bought a new car. Thanks to Clayton's parents. The insurance company said our old car was totaled it wasn't worth the money to repair it considering it was 16yrs old. So Clayton's parents made a generous offer to help us buy a new car. On Thursday we went to the local Honda dealer and bought a Honda CRV it is a 1997 with a hundred thousand miles on it. It's a bit older NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1161878647178411302006-11-01T18:45:00.000Z2006-11-02T02:52:38.713ZA lot of stuff has been going on in my very busy lifestyle, so much in fact that I've decided to cut back on some things. For starters I got a job at a local museum downtown, this job is with the work-study program in school. I'll be working 14hrs a week there. With me working my other job at the weekends, this would mean I'd be pretty much on the go 24/7. School Mon-Thurs 9-4 the working NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1159833677415972222006-10-02T17:20:00.000+01:002006-10-03T03:01:05.020+01:00To all housewives/homemakers,I feel the need to apologize to all of you out there as I've been neglecting the duties of an everyday typical housewife. I just finished a load of dishes which I'm sad to say are about 3 days old. How the heck do you get a sink full of dishes if you've been living off microwave TV dinners the past 3 weeks?? Oops did I just say that! This morning I searched hi and lowNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1158551673073869872006-09-17T21:05:00.000+01:002006-09-18T05:17:11.950+01:00Things have been pretty good here, last week Clayton and I went away for a couple of days to a place called Ocean Shores. We stayed at a hotel by the bay and watched the suset which, was nice and romantic. It was nice to get away even if it was just for a couple of days. I also bought a new camera, I had quite a lot of money back from Financial Aid and thought my future would benefit from it, NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1157063329195474992006-09-01T21:00:00.000+01:002006-09-02T07:17:55.420+01:00Worked on a new layout, the photo was taken by me you can see a larger size here.Big yawn Originally uploaded by Welsh Girl In Washington.Caught Liza yawning, this shot was inspired by Fiona.Another great shot here.NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1155778878895969432006-08-24T09:22:00.000+01:002006-08-25T17:23:30.970+01:00I really don't know if me rambling is that interesting anymore, guess it's nice to keep it open just to show my family and friends what I'm up too. So, what am I up too. Well, my summer English class is over, I just checked and I got an 'A' grade in the class. So that's really good news, my GPA (Grade Point Average) is looking pretty good right now. Fall quarter starts September 18th, I have no NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1154576545000343052006-08-02T20:45:00.000+01:002006-08-03T04:58:01.800+01:00An update is long overdue, I'm starting to be one of those boring blog reads that doesn't update anymore. I haven't really felt like blogging all that much recently. Clayton and I have been looking for new jobs as our jobs are currently giving us 10hr weeks, which is not enough for us to live really. I hope things pick up on my job, as I really don't want to start another job. I might be able to NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1153288815291373252006-07-18T23:00:00.000+01:002006-07-19T07:11:43.110+01:00Raccoon In a TreeRaccoon In a TreeOriginally uploaded by Natalie & Clayton. This evening I saw my first Raccoon. I heard a rustling sound outside; so Clayton got a flashlight and looked through the window. Turns out, the rustling sound was actually a mamma Raccoon and a baby Raccoon climbing up the tree. Not a great picture, but I'm still impressed I was able to grab a shot.NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1152931669683432952006-07-14T21:45:00.000+01:002006-07-15T06:27:56.380+01:00Well, what can I say.... the last 2 weeks were wonderful! To have all my family here; to share with them my new life in Washington was certainly a positive experience we'll never forget. Here's a run down of the whole trip... Monday June 26th, Clayton and I headed to the airport to pick them up, Gary my brother-in-law was to drive a car we had hired. The plane landed at least half hour late, NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1151033631631698702006-06-22T20:30:00.001+01:002006-06-23T04:39:25.313+01:00The family should fly over to the US more often, maybe it'll help me maintain a better sense of living. The past couple of days I've been in super clean mode, (I promise the place wasn't that messy!) the cottage is now really clean. On Wednesday I went into panic mode. So on an act of total insanity and an impulse shop, I bought some paint and and a wall-border to redecorate my living room. I NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1150262476110519762006-06-13T22:18:00.000+01:002006-06-14T06:21:16.126+01:00Well I feel kind of bummed right now. I've been studying for my Drivers ed test for a quite a while now, and I felt confident enough to take it. So today I thought I'd do just that, so I went to the DMV sat there and waited for about an hour. Finally got called up, paid my $20 and went to take the test. Unfortunately I didn't pass. I missed 6, ugh I'm so upset I knew my stuff the ones I missed NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1149641637108450132006-06-06T18:00:00.000+01:002006-06-07T02:07:10.313+01:00Today is my 23rd Birthday, I've had a great day been really spoiled. I thought the day would turn out pretty crappy; as I had an in class essay for English this morning. But it certainly turned around. First thing this morning my family called and wished me happy-birthday which made my day. Clayton then surprised me with a heart pendant necklace, which is beautiful. I love him so much!The plan NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1149051431327317512006-05-30T21:15:00.000+01:002006-05-31T06:08:24.926+01:00Yes, we've all done it, left a paper till the last minute to write and spend most of the night revising it. Aah the memories- well that was me last night. Several cups of caffeine from 1pm till 1am, striving to finish my paper that was due first thing in the morning. Don't get me wrong I was well prepared! My first draft was just full of ideas. However, when it came to writing my second draft andNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1148528827708344432006-05-24T20:49:00.000+01:002006-05-25T04:59:31.383+01:00Wow I only have another 3 weeks left in college for this quarter. I finish my English class a week early, which is nice. I'm already picking my classes for the fall; I'll be taking English 101, Introduction to Graphic Design (which I'm really looking forward too) and Introduction to Art. I was thinking of taking some classes this summer, but my family will be here the first two weeks of class so NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1147827153094024802006-05-16T17:50:00.000+01:002006-05-17T02:12:30.160+01:00Even with my busy life I've forgotten to blog about something that means so much to me. May 4th was my second year anniversary of being in the United States. I can't believe it; time has gone by so quick. In August of this year we have to file to remove the conditions of my permanent residency. That will mean I will hopefully be granted my ten year Green Card. After that I should be eligible to NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1147204725820821562006-05-09T13:00:00.000+01:002006-05-09T21:09:35.526+01:00Another week gone since I last posted, no excuses this time. Reason being I just couldn't be bothered to post anything about my boring life. Been studying the drivers Ed book religiously over the last week, hopefully I'll be able to take the test soon. I've been on a mission the last couple of days to find a good deal to rent a mini van for my family to use when they are here. It finally paid offNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1146375422928446042006-04-29T22:26:00.000+01:002006-04-30T06:37:02.943+01:00After many months of putting aside, I finally picked up my Drivers Ed handbook. Yes you read that right; I'm finally going to learn to drive! The last couple of days I've been reading over the book highlighting things I need to remember. Tonight I took the practice quiz online and got 5 wrong out of 20, it said if I had 4 wrong I'm ready to take the knowledge test. Guess I'm not that far away, NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1146202055940694912006-04-27T22:30:00.000+01:002006-04-28T06:28:11.296+01:00On Wednesday I called my dad, I wasn't prepared for what he was going to tell me. The latest news: One of my sisters went out and purchased a Playstation 2, just to play the new Tomb Raider Legend game. Ok so your thinking this isn't such a big deal right? Well to our family and me it is. When I was living at home this would be the family event that everyone would participate in. I was surprised NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1146074001521250732006-04-26T10:51:00.000+01:002006-04-26T18:53:21.540+01:00It's been a while since I last posted, been pretty busy with work and school. School is going really well, I'm getting better with the Art one of my art pieces was put on the wall outside the classroom the other day so I must be getting better. Once I get it back, I'll take a shot of it and post it on Flickr.In other news we have successfully paid off nearly all of our credit cards. We only had 3NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1145327250825597532006-04-17T19:33:00.000+01:002006-04-18T03:44:28.476+01:00I hope everyone had a great Easter, we had a great day. Easter brunch at the Golf Club was really nice it was a buffet meal, we had fun with all of Clayton's family. After brunch Clayton and I went to the Tulip Fields for the afternoon, it was such a great day weather wise the sun was shining. Last year we went to the Tulip Festival, and they we're all gone; we went to see them too late, here's NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1144978679251922882006-04-14T02:37:00.000+01:002006-04-14T02:37:59.256+01:00Lilac Purse Lilac Purse Originally uploaded by Natalie & Clayton. My mother in law bought me this purse as a gift. No special reason, she just thought I'd like it.NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1144806279637568492006-04-11T18:42:00.000+01:002006-04-12T02:46:05.216+01:00Alright, I know I said I could learn to draw but this is ridiculous I'm only on my second week and I'm frustrated beyond belief. All my work looks pretty pathetic and what the heck is negative space anyway? We can only hope that things will improve, everyone says it's just like riding a bike; funny thing is I'm also crap at riding the bike (pissing myself laughing.)Since my last post I have NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1144195789064697392006-04-04T17:10:00.000+01:002006-04-05T01:09:50.866+01:00Started my new classes for the quarter. The English class looks ok, but the Art class is a little daunting at the moment. The class sounds pretty hard, especially seeming we will be using charcoal to draw with. Hopefully I'll be ok, and I'll keep you all updated. I had my hair cut and colored yesterday, I had highlights done blonde and red. I think it looks pretty good, and I got it done pretty NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1143685254384791412006-03-29T18:45:00.000+01:002006-03-30T03:55:43.396+01:00Had a lovely couple of days away, very relaxing. Went back to work today it was a pretty slow morning, however I did get a laugh out of something my co-worker wrote. He did a Slumber party over the weekend, and he wrote the following.... I just had to share, as I found it quite funny.Ode To The TubeIt is 4:53 in the am. The remaining girls have moved on to their third round of Truth or Dare and INatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1143082516995896592006-03-22T18:53:00.000Z2006-03-23T02:59:21.180ZThought I'd change the layout, for Spring which I'm finally glad is here. The Lilac reminds me of our Wedding day, I just love Lilac.I'm done with my classes this quarter I got an A- in both classes, which I'm very pleased about. Today I've had the house to myself Clayton's been in work all day. It has been so nice to just relax, although I should have been doing housework. I talked to my mum on NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1142488572670881312006-03-17T08:30:00.000Z2006-03-17T16:32:09.560ZWas tagged by my sister, who apparently just wants me to update. I'm getting to be such a lazy cow aren't I?* Four Jobs you have had in your life... *1. Cashier at a supermarket2. Cook and waitress in a cafe3. Worked at a Daycare4. Receptionist* Four Movies you could watch over and over...*1. You've Got Mail2. City Of Angels3. Sleepless In Seattle4. The Scream trilogy* Four places you have lived.NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1141624377859901422006-03-05T22:00:00.000Z2006-03-06T06:02:00.740ZWow I can't believe it's March already, where has the time gone. It's already been 2mths since we came back from Wales. This week I've been feeling a little homesick. March 1st was Saint Davids Day celebrating our patron Saint, and today we celebrated by going to Seattle for a church service, it was nice to see the Seattle Welsh Choir a Welsh Harpist and to sing the National Anthem. There was a NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1141072859937919472006-02-27T12:39:00.000Z2006-02-27T20:40:59.946ZCollege ProjectI'm just putting this out there to see if I can gather any information, thought this might be a unique idea, maybe it'll help, maybe not. I'm doing a project "On the roles of Jewish Women in the family as well as in the Jewish religion." If you are a Jewish Woman and would like to help me out with my project please comment below and leave your e-mail address. I will then get back NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1140938583635601772006-02-25T23:00:00.000Z2006-02-26T07:52:52.000ZDisclaimer: These are my own personal thoughts and feelings, I'm in no way trying to be offensive.I just felt I had to write as I'm a little annoyed at some American Film producers. Anyone who is British would know of the childhood TV cartoon "The Magic Roundabout" from the BBC. Well last year it was re-made into a movie with some well know British names such as Robbie Williams, Joanna Lumley, NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1140573738061424392006-02-21T18:15:00.000Z2006-02-22T02:13:24.090ZEssay'sEssayOriginally uploaded by Natalie & Clayton. A life of a college student; most of which is spend ether working or typing essay's all day.NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1140059838369109862006-02-15T19:18:00.000Z2006-02-16T03:50:27.653ZSo much stuff has happened over the last couple of weeks, I'm just going to break it down into sections.WorkI'm now working two jobs, I received a phone call last Monday from from the day care I used to work at 'Kids World' they were wondering if I'd like to come in and sub for them. Sounds like they are really desperate for staff right now. After calling them back I told them they are more than NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1139117547813718452006-02-05T09:00:00.000Z2006-02-06T03:45:40.890ZOk tell me this, why do we all get obsessed with something that doesn't even interest us? Is it mainly because everyone else is talking about it? And by making yourself extra interested and knowledgeable on the subject, it won't make you look totally pathetic and sad in front of people.Take for instance the Superbowl, last week I had no idea what this was all about. But in little over a week I NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1139025230627325302006-02-03T15:00:00.000Z2006-02-04T04:02:04.166ZToday I had a day to myself no work, no school, no husband. It was nice to just have some space and relax, however the day was interrupted by many Telemarketing calls. What is the problem with these companies trying to sell me mortgage loans and credit cards? In the last hour I have received 8 telemarketing calls, it's gotten to the point now where I have disconnected my phone for the rest of theNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1138684146018363432006-01-30T21:30:00.000Z2006-01-31T05:48:31.623ZYet another week since I last posted, I've been neglecting the whole blogging thing for quite some time now. I don't post much anymore, and I don't visit my daily reads as much as I used to. Don't get me wrong I've enjoyed blogging about my long distance relationship, emigrating and culture life here in the States. But I guess I feel I have nothing to say or rather I've out grown this somehow. I NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1137903118471993532006-01-21T20:30:00.000Z2006-01-22T04:53:26.336ZThis working toward a better future thing, is hard work. We haven't stopped since we got back from the UK, it's been work, school, work, school & more work. I bet it'll be all worth it in the end though. Speaking of which we finally have a set plan on what we both want to do in life. Clayton's decided he wants to be a Railroad Dispatcher, he's always wanted to pursue this career. When we first NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1136943774086026452006-01-11T01:42:00.000Z2006-01-11T02:09:58.176ZI started College today, I'm taking two English classes to start with. Both of them seemed very good, they are very low in numbers in the classroom one had 4 and the other 8. I missed a little bit as the classes started last week, and seeming we were away and only got back last Wednesday then I was set back just a little. Luckily I've nearly caught up with everything, I have to read "The Chosen" NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1136518472707414822006-01-05T19:35:00.000Z2006-01-06T04:33:44.143ZHappy New Year Everyone. We got back from the UK yesterday, we had a wonderful time and I'm very sad we had to leave. But I'm happy to say that my family will be coming out in the summer for a couple of weeks, so I don't have to wait long to see them again.I posted pictures on my Flickr account, you can see them all by clicking on the Flickr Badge on the sidebar.Seeing my family & friends was theNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1135022081541535192005-12-19T11:53:00.000Z2005-12-19T19:54:41.556ZJust thought I'd write a quick post before we go, everythings packed and we leave in little over an hour to head to the Airport. Our flight is at 6:30pm so we'll be flying overnight, we've already checked in online and I've even printed off our Boarding Passes which is really neat. It's going to feel really wired heading on the plane with Clayton, this time I'm not saying goodbye to him.This timeNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1134448813827683392005-12-12T20:41:00.000Z2005-12-13T17:21:10.160ZClayton & I just got back from seeing "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" We both really enjoyed it, very good I was impressed. It took me back to my childhood though, when my dad read me and my sisters the story just before we went to bed. And then when I was about 13 the BBC did a mini TV series of the Book, the BBC did that a lot they'd play a mini TV series about NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1133978961705096942005-12-07T10:24:00.000Z2005-12-07T18:26:36.266ZLast week was pretty hectic we did have a lot of snow, it started Tuesday morning and continued pretty much all week. It was really pretty to look at, especially on the Evergreen trees, I took this lovely shot...The snow is pretty much gone now, and we are back to rain. This Monday I had an appointment for my Birth Control, I go to 'Planned Parenthood' I normally get it pretty cheap, as NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1133236385973423742005-11-28T19:56:00.000Z2005-11-29T03:57:18.596ZThanksgiving is now over with, the Inlaws liked my Gift Baskets, Clayton's mom was all pleased that I had gotten her chocolates that she could eat, as she's allergic to Nuts. I bought Queen Anne Truffles. They did however make me feel very guilty for leaving over Christmas, Clayton's dad constantly made a comment for us being here for Christmas next year. Oh well I can't please everyone.Today NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1132720567613541792005-11-22T20:36:00.000Z2005-11-23T04:46:05.596ZMade Gift Baskets over the weekend, for my parent's in law, and Clayton's uncle. I thought we could give them over thanksgiving, as we wouldn't be here for Christmas. There's a Calendar for 2006, some wine in a cute little Fabric Christmas wine carrier. Some Coffee, Chocolates, a Christmas scented Candle, a classical relaxation CD, and a Christmas ornament.Went down to the Parent's in laws on NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1132363412177982712005-11-18T18:02:00.000Z2005-11-19T02:04:54.563ZIt's funny how people perceive accents, especially Welsh accents. Like today I was at work and was booking a Birthday party and the lady asked "Which part of Sweden are you from" I said "Oh I'm not from Sweden I'm actually Welsh" she replies "Ah so your English, which part of England are you from" "I'm from Wales, it's a separate country next to England." Don't people know the countries in the NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1132289414885273372005-11-17T20:46:00.000Z2005-11-18T05:04:23.650ZNew Christmas layout, yes I know I'm a little early. But I'm such a big kid at Christmas time, there's something about Christmas that I just love. Being with family, eating loads of junk food, opening gifts Christmas morning in your nightgown. Having a great Christmas dinner, with crackers and party poppers, and even going down your Grandparents for tea Christmas afternoon, with all your cousin'sNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1131606233825496592005-11-09T23:00:00.000Z2005-11-10T07:07:54.106ZOkay, so what's the deal with American TV? They keep you in suspense for 3wks, and then when you finally watch the episode they drag it out right to the end where it ends in such a way where they keep you in suspense for yet another week. For the ones who don't know what show I'm talking about I'll tell you, I'm a very hooked fan on the ABC's show "LOST"Funny how you can get hooked on something NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1131518226496666302005-11-09T22:24:00.000Z2005-11-09T06:48:07.610ZThis week has been pretty much College oriented I had an assessment test on Monday, to determine what level of classes you should be placed into. I must say I'm rather rusty having not been in school for a good 4yrs, my test results were a little iffy. I mainly got bad grades on the Math, which means that I'm not college level in Maths. I thought I might have to take all 6 Math classes, as my NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1130909340451901572005-11-01T21:30:00.000Z2005-11-02T06:38:30.960ZHope everyone had a great Halloween, I was working. We are normally closed on Monday, but a local church had hired the whole place for the day. And we had over 200 kids come in and play. I really enjoyed watching all the kids come in all dressed up, Americans really make a big deal of Halloween, they go all out. Talk about cheating my diet this week, I've had so much candy. Funny I sound all NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1130207617433255062005-10-25T10:06:00.000+01:002005-10-25T18:10:10.816+01:00Yeap my life has been pretty busy the last couple of weeks. Working my notice plus my other job, I was literally working two jobs. I worked 7 days this week, did not stop, but I'm glad to say I no longer work at my child care job anymore, my last day was on Friday. It was really sad leaving all the kids, I'll miss them all. I took pictures of all of them so at least I'll have the memories of themNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1129517664756847762005-10-16T19:54:00.000+01:002005-10-17T03:54:24.763+01:00I started my new job today, it went pretty well. Everyone was very friendly and a lot were my own age so it was nice to make some friends. I think I'm going to enjoy this a lot better than where I'm working now, I'm looking forward to my last day on Friday. I can't stand the gossiping and bitch fights that go on behind the scenes. At least this place is a lot more friendly and a lot more flexibleNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1129092770694044792005-10-11T22:41:00.000+01:002005-10-12T06:42:59.553+01:00Maybe I over reacted, I talked to Clayton's uncle tonight about what was said, and he thinks I took it the wrong way, he didn't think it was personal as my name wasn't mentioned, and the rule would apply to any women he'd married, as that money was set aside just for him. Clayton talked to his dad and he apologized if that was the way it sounded, but he didn't mean it that way. Clayton's uncle NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1128999094235678402005-10-10T19:49:00.000+01:002005-10-11T04:01:23.816+01:00Do you ever have those day's where you've been on a high all day and you know where you life is heading and your looking forward to your future. But then someone says something that knocks you right back down into the ground. Well that's been my day, the day started off great I had my second Interview and I got the Job I was really thrilled. I handed in my resignation at the place I work in now, NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1128908629948919472005-10-09T18:41:00.000+01:002005-10-10T02:43:49.980+01:00My Interview went really well on Wednesday, I hadn't heard anything by the end of the week and I was getting really annoyed so I went to check in on Friday afternoon after work to see what was going on. The lady said "Oh well we hired someone a couple of days ago" My heart sank, as I really thought I had a good chance at getting the position, I was crushed that they'd given me faulse hopes. I NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1128475974396588332005-10-04T18:33:00.000+01:002005-10-05T02:32:54.403+01:00Well I've decided I'm going to go for it, I'm going to go back to College. I've applied to the local Community College, and I've been accepted. Which means I'm looking for a part time job, and I think I've found the perfect one. A couple of weeks ago I found a PT Job going at a place called "Tube Time" it's like a Jungle gym for kids. I forgot to apply for it, and on Monday I remembered so I NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1127880946464615252005-09-27T21:14:00.000+01:002005-09-28T13:33:17.920+01:00Been a while since I last posted, the last week I've been doing a lot of Soul Searching on what I'd like to do in my life. My Job isn't going as well as I hoped, let's just say the company isn't all that great and I ended up buying about $20 worth of toys at the weekend cause the daycare won't provide anything for the little ones. Next time I will be researching the company more before I start.AsNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1127106410798719142005-09-18T22:06:00.000+01:002005-09-19T06:06:50.806+01:00We booked our tickets for Christmas, we are leaving Seattle on a British Airways flight bound for London Heathrow on December 19th, we arrive in London on the 2oth as it's a day over. It's a straight through flight which is nice but it's still 9hrs 30mins, we travel back on the 4th January. We are taking a Shuttle Bus from the Airport to Wales which is another 4hr drive.We are both looking NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1126677393299897242005-09-13T22:53:00.000+01:002005-09-14T07:11:21.696+01:00Had a pretty good weekend, spent a lot of time at home fixing a computer that Clayton brought back from the local train museum. After a lot of pondering and Coffee I got it up and running, after that I worked on the Museum website, as I'm now the Website Co-coordinator. You can look at the website here. Been thinking a lot about going to College out here, and doing a degree in Website design. I NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1126230829179873382005-09-08T20:00:00.000+01:002005-09-09T04:57:49.376+01:00Got this at Sanna's Site ....10 years ago: I was 12yrs old, and still in Primary School.5 years ago: I had just met Clayton online, we were sending e mails to one another every couple of days. I had just sat my G.C.S.E's, (High School Exams) and got the results in August.1 year ago: Enjoying Married life with my new Husband and adjusting to life in the States without my family near by.Yesterday:NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1126053600786825442005-09-06T19:53:00.000+01:002005-09-07T04:04:53.316+01:00Well, yet another new blog template. Thought I'd go for something a little different and go for a Starbucks Coffee theme. I'm obsessed with Starbucks, I tell you Starbucks is my friend!!! There's a Starbucks right next to my work and I always go there for lunch.It's been a while since I posted so I'll try and remember all of what's happened since the 21st of August. We ended up getting a new LongNatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1124685499732913712005-08-21T22:11:00.000+01:002005-08-22T06:13:44.366+01:00And yet another weekend passes, and another week begins. Last week wasn't too bad, pretty hectic work wise it's very hard to look after 14 toddlers. I will be talking to my boss about getting another person in the classroom it's just getting ridiculous, especially when your trying to get diapers done or get beds ready for nap time. In good news my boss said I will have Christmas off for me to go NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910418.post-1124166034520806742005-08-15T21:20:00.000+01:002005-08-16T05:27:43.786+01:00Well the job turned out to be a pretty good position, although I didn't take it. The lady called me on Friday, as I didn't get a chance to talk to her on Thursday. She said it was a clerical position for a local company, 40hr week good pay, and I would be hired on permanently after 90days. It sounded great, but there was just one catch they wanted me to start on the Monday, which was today. I NatalieLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234171437579334650noreply@blogger.com0