Fish Finder II

This Sunday I went fishing on the Fish Finder II out of Captree State Park on Long Island. It was the first time I had been on that boat.  I went out with my Uncle Rich and his nephew (who by the way is older than me) Keith.  We had a great time picking on each other like is always that case with my family. There was dad there who had both of his daughters one was Katie she was maybe 4 years old and I don’t know the name of the older daughter who was probably about 8.  It was awesome! The crew would bring the stuff that was caught over for them to see and they loved it whether it was a skate, sand shark or just a flounder they had a blast and they fished the whole time.

I know from what my mom has told me that I was out fishing on charter boats when I was that age however I don’t remember it.  Those girls were so excited to be spending the day on the water fishing with their dad I just loved it so did the two girls that were about my age who were on the crew.  I’ve grown up with the love of the ocean, fishing and Fluke because of my Poppy and Uncle Richie.  They spoiled me! Skiing all winter and hanging out on the beach and fishing all summer. And they wonder why I don’t want to get a real job! 

Spending the time on the boat with my poppy and my uncle and now just my uncle is still a blast it’s the only thing that I have in common with him well beyond the fact that I’m related to him.  For a girl who was born and raised in the Green Mountain State and will most likely never leave I LOVE the ocean and fishing.  All because of them!

If you know me you know that I talk A LOT and while that’s all fine and dandy when I’m on the water and have my line in the water I’m actually silent next to running it’s the only place that this happens. It’s zen for me and I miss it. Just like I miss Nanny and Poppy. 

This is your life

“It’s the oldest story in the world. One day you’re 17 and planning for someday. And then quietly and without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And then someday is yesterday. And this is your life.”

Rian and I in July 2010

This quote started the final episode of One Tree Hill. A show that i started watching when I was in Middle School. I graduate college in 3 weeks! How the heck did that happen!?!? I was packing boxes since I know I won't be using my textbooks when I get back cause getting a job in my field is damn near impossible.  As I put each book or binder into the box it was hitting me harder and harder I'm graduating. I've known that I was graduating all along but this is different. When I got to this point in High School I was going on to another school, four more years of the same things different location. This time when I walk across that stage there isn't another stage I am going to be walking across. 

Mom and I at my High School Graduation

Jason and I at the Teen Center in 2005

I'm a grown up! When the freak did that happen!?!!? Last thing I knew I was sitting in the 6th grade classroom at Sherburne wondering what middle school was going to be like with 30 minutes bus rides and 5 new towns going to school with us. Now it's been 10 years since we left that tiny school that I loved

so much.  It's been two years  since I went to live on Long Island with my nanny, two years since I've been in a serious relationship.. so much has changed. Or maybe I've changed so much... I know that I have found me again and it's a person I actually like! Crazy right! 

 

I know that I'm driving my parents, family, friends nuts because I am a planner who doesn't have a plan so every idea I think of gets said. In reality I'm a clueless as the next kid maybe more, I love Vermont and I love Mount Holly much to Cash's disappointment (sorry had to) I don't think I'm going anywhere beyond lots of vacations. I'm going to enjoy my 20's since I missed out on a bunch in my teens. 

College graduation in 23 days... Wow... National Park whirlwind tour for two months in 41 days.  

Gym Teacher..

Today was my first day as the substitute gym teacher and boy was it an adventure.  As was the case with 6^th grad and getting a new respect for Mrs. Kalher ( I’m sorry I still can’t spell your name right) I have a new respect for Mr. Labella! I had a 5^th grade class of 19 they remind me of my class just plain nuts! Constant running back and forth, 40 mins with each class no break in between from 8:20-11:40. The best was when I was teaching 4^th grade and the teams just didn’t end up fair at all! Team 1 was just killing team 3 to the point that one kid Zach decided that he wasn’t going to let his teammates go after the ball until it was at the half court line. This didn’t make his teammates too happy but I was like YAY!! Those parents and coaches he has have done a great job!  Then I sat down with two of his teammate and asked them how they would feel if they were getting their butts kicked like that and that seemed to make them understand a little at least.  Back on Wednesday for day 2 of 3 with the adventure of having the 6^th grade again… scared…. But I know what they are like now! :) I’m liking subbing still not sure that teaching is for me though…

Horoscope

In a very anti Sheldon Cooper moment I decided to look at my horoscope for this year. Considering the hellish time I had last year loosing people I loved so much and just the crayola I went through I was hoping for something nice!  And boy was I not disappointed

“Scorpio, 2012 is your year of reckoning! You worked yourself to the bone in 2011, and now you've hit a major impasse. You've got until October to continue experimenting with what you want out of life; after that, big decisions must be made. Saturn is about to take up residence in your constellation for the first time in nearly 30 years. This planet rules karma, time and integrity, so each of these will be key themes throughout the year. Your values will be tested during the last quarter of the year, so get all your ducks in a row by then to avoid the stress of Saturn's inquisition. The good news is that a weight is about to be lifted from your consciousness, and all the background melancholy you may have felt over the past few years should lighten up.” Yahoo Horoscopes

Talk about happy and right, I really do have some pretty major decisions I am going to have to make come October! This whole graduation thing is scary!  More scary than that I’m turning back into the person I lost in high school and college, I’m starting to like who I am again.  I guess it all depends on who you surround yourself with that matters in you becoming yourself. 

I Fly? No you fall!

I have the tendency to tell my friends to jump. I tell them that if they want to do something they should do it, however most of the time I don’t follow my own advice.  That is until this weekend when I actually did follow my own advice!  And as it turned out I probably shouldn’t have. The jury is still out as to what is going to happen but from the vantage point right now….. it was a bad idea.  As Staci so lovingly says “ I fly?!!?” “NO YOU FALL!”  and boy did I ever fall. :/

Night Beach Trip

A spur of the moment trip to Hampton Beach, NH last night. This most likely ranks up in the top 3 if not the most crazy thing I have ever done! Jordan, Staci, Zac and I went to the movies at 10 and saw 21 jump street then not wanting the night to end Staci and I threw the idea out there of going to the beach to watch the sunrise.

So my night was spent laying on the beach in 32 degrees trying to stay warm looking at the stars. J  Then sitting there as the sun just barely was rising until it was over the ocean shinning sooooo bright! Just relaxing thinking and enjoying.  It was a great night and an amazing sunrise! 

New Hampshire Adventure!

For as long as Staci hasn't been with Drew and I haven't been with Josh she has wanted me to go home with her. This weekend she finally succeeded in that quest!   I went to NH Friday afternoon we went out to a bar in Concord then over to the house of one of her high school classmates.  Much to probably everyone that knows me surprise I actually danced!  I know shocking right!  Staci tried to get pictures to prove it to one of our friends cause he wouldn’t have believed it at all.  I got to know Staci’s friends Mike, Jordan, Scott, Ryan, Coleman and a few others I can’t for the life of me remember! I stayed up WAY past my bedtime and I’m still trying to recover from it.

Saturday we headed over to the mall to do some shopping! It was one year to the day that my Nanny passed away, it was a great way to spend the day.  She was the best person ever! I miss her so much. If she had still been alive Saturday when I woke up at 2pm I would have picked up the phone and called her right away!  :/

I decided to ignore the possible wrath I would get and went to Allenstown to see one of my friends. It was great to be back even if just for a half hour.  I miss everyone I met from when Josh was living there.  Staci and I then got ready to go out AGAIN! This time to Manchester with Mike, Jordan, Katie and Nick.  I had a great time, I even danced on a speaker!  I had a great time!  Now I start the adventure of teaching 6^th grade for 3 days… they scare me!