When I get up in the morning, I like to make my normal rounds on the internet....Facebook, Hotmail, Pinterest, Blogger. Then, depending on the day (or time of year), I have other sites I need to visit. If Kevin's brother played the night before then I have to check his score. If it is a Sunday, then I have to check out Target's ad. If it's football season, then I have to find out who won the night before and then do my fantasy football lineup.
One of the strange things I like to do when I'm bored is go shopping at my favorite stores. I go to the Express or GAP site and see what I like. I fill up my cart, but never buy anything. It is especially fun to do after the holidays when all the sales are going on.
Sometimes, I get Kevin in on my craziness. Since Kevin has been over here for over 5 months now, he is really starting to crave American food and restaurants. I'm still content with pizza and pasta, but I've only been here for 3 months. Obviously, I could go for some Chipotle, but that is a given regardless of where I am living. We like to go to our favorite restaurants' websites and look at the menu. Then we decide what we would get if we were there right now.
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Spring Shopping
Packing my clothes bag to move for the season is a task for me. It takes hours and hours stretched across a few days to complete the process perfectly. First I make a list (because all great things start with a list) and then I get down to the business of actually tackling what is in my closet (or should I say my parent's spare closet that houses all my shit). I lay it all out on the bed and then start picking and choosing what will go and what will stay.
When coming to Vipiteno I knew it was going to be cold. Sweaters, jeans, boots, coats, scarves, gloves, and hats were must-haves. Originally, I had packed a pair of black flats, a jacket, and some short-sleeved shirts, but I quickly took those out after looking at the weather averages for the months I would be here. I didn't want to waste precious space on clothes I would never wear. I did that our first year overseas and ended up only wearing about half the stuff I brought. Plus, that space can be used for an extra pair of sweatpants (which is what I wear 80% of the time).
Well the weather here has warmed up quickly, with the exception of the past few days. There have actually even been a couple days where it was 'hot.' Luckily I bought a few 3/4 length tops that have come in handy. But I only have boots and jeans to wear with them. Yesterday, Kevin and I decided to take a trip to Innsbruck to do some Spring shopping. I figured I could buy one pair of flats, one pair of jean capris, and a few short sleeved tops.
I usually have no problem shopping, but yesterday I had this mental block. I couldn't fathom buying things that I already have at home. I never found capris I liked, the only pair of flats I liked weren't in my size, and all I came away with was one t-shirt. Kevin had no problems at all. He picked up a pair of shoes, two pairs of shorts, and four shirts. Needless to say, I'm bummed out that my shopping excursion was a train wreck. I need to redeem myself so I've decided that round two will take place sometime next week. Wish me luck!
When coming to Vipiteno I knew it was going to be cold. Sweaters, jeans, boots, coats, scarves, gloves, and hats were must-haves. Originally, I had packed a pair of black flats, a jacket, and some short-sleeved shirts, but I quickly took those out after looking at the weather averages for the months I would be here. I didn't want to waste precious space on clothes I would never wear. I did that our first year overseas and ended up only wearing about half the stuff I brought. Plus, that space can be used for an extra pair of sweatpants (which is what I wear 80% of the time).
Well the weather here has warmed up quickly, with the exception of the past few days. There have actually even been a couple days where it was 'hot.' Luckily I bought a few 3/4 length tops that have come in handy. But I only have boots and jeans to wear with them. Yesterday, Kevin and I decided to take a trip to Innsbruck to do some Spring shopping. I figured I could buy one pair of flats, one pair of jean capris, and a few short sleeved tops.
I usually have no problem shopping, but yesterday I had this mental block. I couldn't fathom buying things that I already have at home. I never found capris I liked, the only pair of flats I liked weren't in my size, and all I came away with was one t-shirt. Kevin had no problems at all. He picked up a pair of shoes, two pairs of shorts, and four shirts. Needless to say, I'm bummed out that my shopping excursion was a train wreck. I need to redeem myself so I've decided that round two will take place sometime next week. Wish me luck!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Our Latvian Guests
Our friends, Marina and Sergei, arrived on Wednesday from Latvia and we are so excited to have them here. It has been four years since we've seen each other when the guys played together in Fort Wayne. Thanks to Facebook and Skype, Marina and I have stayed in contact over the years and I was thrilled when she told me they were going to come for a visit.
Unfortunately, Marina and Sergei ran into some trouble on the way here and had one of their bags stolen at the rental car place in Milan. As they were getting in their car, a woman came up to them to ask them where the rental office was and in the 20 seconds they were talking to her, her 'partner in crime' stole one of their bags they had set directly behind them. By the time they realized what happened, it was too late. What is wrong with people?
After they counted their losses, which included a GPS, camera, phone chargers, underwear, and Sergei's homework for school, they made the 3 hour drive to Vipiteno. We spent the night catching up and having drinks. Thursday, we hit up the outlet malls and Kevin's hockey game.
Yesterday, we decided to go to Innsbruck to watch the Youth Olympic Games. We were excited to see the ski jumping competition, but once we got into Innsbruck and saw the weather, we had a feeling it was cancelled (and it was). After sliding down the hillside and almost getting stuck, we thought it would be better to check out an event that was played indoors. When we got to the stadium, speed skating was going on so we caught the end of it, but no Lativan or Americans were competing in the finals. We made our way inside and found out women's hockey was going on so we checked it out for awhile. Kazakhstan was playing Sweden in the semi-finals. We only stayed for one period because it was painful to watch. The final score ended up being 11-0 with Sweden outshooting Kazakhstan 74-1.
The boys are excited for some women's hockey.
We will spend today in Bolzano shopping, meeting up with friends, and watching the hockey game. Hopefully the weather cooperates with us.
Unfortunately, Marina and Sergei ran into some trouble on the way here and had one of their bags stolen at the rental car place in Milan. As they were getting in their car, a woman came up to them to ask them where the rental office was and in the 20 seconds they were talking to her, her 'partner in crime' stole one of their bags they had set directly behind them. By the time they realized what happened, it was too late. What is wrong with people?
After they counted their losses, which included a GPS, camera, phone chargers, underwear, and Sergei's homework for school, they made the 3 hour drive to Vipiteno. We spent the night catching up and having drinks. Thursday, we hit up the outlet malls and Kevin's hockey game.
Yesterday, we decided to go to Innsbruck to watch the Youth Olympic Games. We were excited to see the ski jumping competition, but once we got into Innsbruck and saw the weather, we had a feeling it was cancelled (and it was). After sliding down the hillside and almost getting stuck, we thought it would be better to check out an event that was played indoors. When we got to the stadium, speed skating was going on so we caught the end of it, but no Lativan or Americans were competing in the finals. We made our way inside and found out women's hockey was going on so we checked it out for awhile. Kazakhstan was playing Sweden in the semi-finals. We only stayed for one period because it was painful to watch. The final score ended up being 11-0 with Sweden outshooting Kazakhstan 74-1.
We will spend today in Bolzano shopping, meeting up with friends, and watching the hockey game. Hopefully the weather cooperates with us.
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