It will be fun to enjoy our very first Christmas together! We will head up to Camrose around the 20th and be back to spend a couple days with his family afterwards. It will be nice to relax some from school and enjoy the Christmas festivities!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
It Has Been Forever Since We Posted!!!!!
I am going to put up a few new pics. Lately Jeremiah & I have been sooooo busy with school. Jeremiah just finished 4 essays in 2 weeks and now has to hermatize to study intensely for 2 tests. I am so excited to be almost done clinical!!! Yay! Anyway, the first pic is us chilling with Josh (Jer's brother) and Melody. It is always nice to see them. The rabbit ones are of our rabbit friend who always came to visit. But he hasn't been around since it's gotten cold. Sad day!
I am going to put up a few new pics. Lately Jeremiah & I have been sooooo busy with school. Jeremiah just finished 4 essays in 2 weeks and now has to hermatize to study intensely for 2 tests. I am so excited to be almost done clinical!!! Yay! Anyway, the first pic is us chilling with Josh (Jer's brother) and Melody. It is always nice to see them. The rabbit ones are of our rabbit friend who always came to visit. But he hasn't been around since it's gotten cold. Sad day!
Monday, November 12, 2007
A New Car For The Overlands!
We bought our very first used car:) We've always been given free old cars before so this was a big step for us. We settled for a 94 toyota tercel with 131000 kms on it. We hope it will last us awhile....and will actually be a car worth fixing. We were waffling between this one and a 91 nissan sentra, but it turns out Jeremiah's brother bought that one, so we will see who made the better choice:)
We bought our very first used car:) We've always been given free old cars before so this was a big step for us. We settled for a 94 toyota tercel with 131000 kms on it. We hope it will last us awhile....and will actually be a car worth fixing. We were waffling between this one and a 91 nissan sentra, but it turns out Jeremiah's brother bought that one, so we will see who made the better choice:)
Friday, November 09, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Saturday, September 22, 2007
A Perfect Movie
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Transitions
School started this week and I am finding myself struggling to adjust. I am watching the leaves as they turn color, and fall. Instead of appreciating the beauty of autumn I find myself dreading what I know follows. Months of cold. Transitions are always hard. It takes effort to re-orientate onself to new things and new people. However new things and new people are what shapes and molds a person, so transistions are a necessary phase to go through. I guess we have to commit to transistions, perservere through, and look forward for whats ahead. Remind me of this when I have to roll out of bed at 7am to make my 8am day long class:)
School started this week and I am finding myself struggling to adjust. I am watching the leaves as they turn color, and fall. Instead of appreciating the beauty of autumn I find myself dreading what I know follows. Months of cold. Transitions are always hard. It takes effort to re-orientate onself to new things and new people. However new things and new people are what shapes and molds a person, so transistions are a necessary phase to go through. I guess we have to commit to transistions, perservere through, and look forward for whats ahead. Remind me of this when I have to roll out of bed at 7am to make my 8am day long class:)
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
A Post From the Ones Who Never Post:)
So we are back in Calgary after some adventures working fair...mainly fighting off wasps and angry customers in the candy stand:) Our house is starting to come together...yay. Well actually mostly just the living room, so these are the photos that you will see, we'll add more of the other rooms for those interested as they get cleared out....
So when thinking of a theme for the room we decided to make it a MAC friendly room. So we went with White furniture (the only color that slightly compliments our struggling brown Renter style home carpet.) Also we added the table behind the futon to act as a nice breakfast type bar and a nice place to surf the WEB...we still need some sweet bar stools for it, which we will keep looking for a nice bargain! We hope to eventually get an IMAC which will replace our retro Red TV...imported from Russia we think. The channels on the top are letters not numbers. I think it may be the TV on the old episodes of Full House if anyone remembers...We want the IMAC to be a second computer/TV. Jeremiah and I find that we are both wanted to use the computer at the same time...so figure we'll benefit from the second computer:) There are a few more key items still needed in the room such as curtains etc..but it is coming. I wish I had a before picture...it looked so bad, but just pretend you saw a picture of a really horrible room, and these photos will look amazing:) So yeah we hope you enjoy some of these photos and can give our blog another chance. Now that we are back in Calgary...and catching FREE wireless waves from our neighbor we should be looking in good shape for some Blogging action....
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Help From Albertan Married Women!
So this is along with my previous blog, but I am just needed some help...How did you all go about changing your name over??? I got my license changed, but what do you need to change over your SIN # etc??? Did you all legally change your names for the $200??? Just wondering what my plan of action should be. Thanks!
So this is along with my previous blog, but I am just needed some help...How did you all go about changing your name over??? I got my license changed, but what do you need to change over your SIN # etc??? Did you all legally change your names for the $200??? Just wondering what my plan of action should be. Thanks!
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
What's in a name? that which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet
So today I made the BIG move of beginning to change my name over at various institutions. My driver's license is on its way with the new name of Amy Overland....Weird. At the registry place they asked me to sign my new name, then and there. All of a sudden it hit me, this was the moment that Amy Sorenson was no more. I hadn't thought of how to sign this new name, but I quickly scribbled something which is now my lifelong signature. Now don't get me wrong, I am very proud and excited to take on my new husband's name, however something deep inside me felt sad. It's almost like I must have a funeral or tribute to the existence of the Sorenson name, to properly make the switch. After deep breathing and kind coaching from Jeremiah however I was able to recover from my anxiety of this life changing moment in my life. But it is happening, my email, facebook and banking have made the switch. More than that, I was shopping at a great scrapbooking store, which I haven't been to before and they asked me (for purposes of their customer database) "What's your first name?" I replied quickly "Amy". They then followed with the inevitable second question "Great, and what's your last name?" I hesitated slightly, but knowing what needed to be done, I stood tall and boldly proclaimed "Overland!" So this it, scrapbookers paradise can prove it...I am Amy Overland, hear me roar!
NOTE: The title, (though maybe out of context, as my knowledge in Shakespear is limited), somehow gave me comfort that though my name has changed (which is beautiful, I love my husband's name) I am still ME, AMY, and a name, just like the rose which would smell sweet no matter what it be called, does not change who I am....so if I am called Amy Sorenson, Amy Overland, James, Stika, Swazi, even Jason (random nickmames) I am ME! yay. I feel better now. But I still may need to have the memorial service :)
So today I made the BIG move of beginning to change my name over at various institutions. My driver's license is on its way with the new name of Amy Overland....Weird. At the registry place they asked me to sign my new name, then and there. All of a sudden it hit me, this was the moment that Amy Sorenson was no more. I hadn't thought of how to sign this new name, but I quickly scribbled something which is now my lifelong signature. Now don't get me wrong, I am very proud and excited to take on my new husband's name, however something deep inside me felt sad. It's almost like I must have a funeral or tribute to the existence of the Sorenson name, to properly make the switch. After deep breathing and kind coaching from Jeremiah however I was able to recover from my anxiety of this life changing moment in my life. But it is happening, my email, facebook and banking have made the switch. More than that, I was shopping at a great scrapbooking store, which I haven't been to before and they asked me (for purposes of their customer database) "What's your first name?" I replied quickly "Amy". They then followed with the inevitable second question "Great, and what's your last name?" I hesitated slightly, but knowing what needed to be done, I stood tall and boldly proclaimed "Overland!" So this it, scrapbookers paradise can prove it...I am Amy Overland, hear me roar!
NOTE: The title, (though maybe out of context, as my knowledge in Shakespear is limited), somehow gave me comfort that though my name has changed (which is beautiful, I love my husband's name) I am still ME, AMY, and a name, just like the rose which would smell sweet no matter what it be called, does not change who I am....so if I am called Amy Sorenson, Amy Overland, James, Stika, Swazi, even Jason (random nickmames) I am ME! yay. I feel better now. But I still may need to have the memorial service :)
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Honeymoon....coming to an end
Jeremiah and I have had a great time in Florida for the past week. The weather wasn't always great, but it has been warm and so fun being able to hang out and BE married! It is very nice. Right now we are at the airport in Fort Lauderdale. We are very early. Airports can be a drag...but we discovered free WIRELESS so that is pretty sweet for me, and Jeremiah has his good ole N.T. Wright book, so he's content. We look forward to getting back to Calgary and getting the house set up. I have been watching lots of HGTV so I have been getting ideas and am itching to decorate and renovate...!!!!! We have a way smaller budget than the HGTV people use but maybe we can swing a few cool updates..... Anyway I don't know much of what to say, but wanted to say hi, and that it'll be good to be seeing you all soon....through internet or the Calgary connection. Here are a couple pictures...
Friday, June 22, 2007
We Did It!!! We Got Married!
On June 16, 2007 at 1pm in the afternoon, Jeremiah and I actually got married! It was such an exciting time! The ceremony, was beautiful ( I am somewhat biased I suppose) but we received many pleaseant compliments from our guests! Huge thanks goes out to people involved in the wedding. Amanda Wig, Kara (my awesome sis) and Jesse (my sweet bro) played so nicely as I came down the aisle. My uncle Brian Rude played "My Father's World" a beautiful piano arrangement by Chris Rice, Lance Odegard sang so awesomely during communion. We were so blessed to have him with us. Kristel and Caleb sung together beautifully as well. We had so many friends and family come together and work together to make the weekend just perfect. I won't name them all here, but THANK you friends and family!!!!! We love you so much.
We are now settling into our new Calgary (rented) home. Jeremiah has his last day of work tomorrow before we take off for a sweet week long Floida Va-cay! IT'll be nice to relax and enjoy each other. You kind of go in wedding withdrawal though...there is so much that goes into planning the day, and then it is gone in a flash. IT was beautiful though and we have great pics (Thanks Avey) and video (thanks messiah team and Laverne) to remember it! It was a blessing to have so many people we love dearly all together. True blessing!
Well I am now a wife...and Jeremiah a husband! Today we took on fairly traditional roles, Jeremiah worked a hard long day (physically) and I stayed in the home, cleaning house, organizing and even cooking supper for the guys! Wow. Life will get busy and I won't always have time to be home all day, but for now it is fun. Jeremiah is my best friend and I couldn't ask for a better roomate and life partner! So here's to our life together! Jeremiah is sleeping soundly as I write...I will go to bed soon too! I just wanted to say a quick hello, and update our blog as it has been awhile. We love you friends and fam! Thank you for being you.
On June 16, 2007 at 1pm in the afternoon, Jeremiah and I actually got married! It was such an exciting time! The ceremony, was beautiful ( I am somewhat biased I suppose) but we received many pleaseant compliments from our guests! Huge thanks goes out to people involved in the wedding. Amanda Wig, Kara (my awesome sis) and Jesse (my sweet bro) played so nicely as I came down the aisle. My uncle Brian Rude played "My Father's World" a beautiful piano arrangement by Chris Rice, Lance Odegard sang so awesomely during communion. We were so blessed to have him with us. Kristel and Caleb sung together beautifully as well. We had so many friends and family come together and work together to make the weekend just perfect. I won't name them all here, but THANK you friends and family!!!!! We love you so much.
We are now settling into our new Calgary (rented) home. Jeremiah has his last day of work tomorrow before we take off for a sweet week long Floida Va-cay! IT'll be nice to relax and enjoy each other. You kind of go in wedding withdrawal though...there is so much that goes into planning the day, and then it is gone in a flash. IT was beautiful though and we have great pics (Thanks Avey) and video (thanks messiah team and Laverne) to remember it! It was a blessing to have so many people we love dearly all together. True blessing!
Well I am now a wife...and Jeremiah a husband! Today we took on fairly traditional roles, Jeremiah worked a hard long day (physically) and I stayed in the home, cleaning house, organizing and even cooking supper for the guys! Wow. Life will get busy and I won't always have time to be home all day, but for now it is fun. Jeremiah is my best friend and I couldn't ask for a better roomate and life partner! So here's to our life together! Jeremiah is sleeping soundly as I write...I will go to bed soon too! I just wanted to say a quick hello, and update our blog as it has been awhile. We love you friends and fam! Thank you for being you.
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