Happy August Everyone From the Jersey Shore! Wow i am such a slacker...sorry everyone but i have been majorly busy and honestly didn't know if i would ever be able to figure this thing out. Hopefully after i click publish post this works.
I have been working five days a week at the Sundae Times ( an ice cream parlor a block from the beach in Spring Lake, my fifth year in a row- i swear i will take over that place someday) but mostly at The Breakers- also in Spring Lake. Its a hotel right on the beach that does a lot of weddings, conferences, and private parties. I work there as a hostess for breakfast/lunch three days a week and I have done a couple of weddings as a server. I like those a lot. My specialty is walking around with the the Hor Dorves (cant spell that word) while everyone asks what everything is and breaking champagne glasses after the toast (my clumsiness seems to have gotten the best of me at this job, but i usually get the people at the nice tables and they then proceed to HAND me the glasses.)
In July, I helped to set up for a day camp that the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey sets up for children who have lost love ones during the past year, although I was unable to work the event this year, I was told that I most definitely could next year.
What other fun stuff have I been up to ? Hmm lets see. Well in the beginning of June I babysat a lot for my five year old triplet cousins,( TONS OF FUN I ASSURE YOU) and then at the end I went to see the Fray at PNC Arts Center with Beth and a bunch of our other friends (thanks for the lack of mention of Glynnis in your post Beth jk) In July I went to NYC twice in one week when I went to see Hairspray with Jay and then Legally Blonde with Beth and a couple of our friends. In August I have some things planned already, like a Yankees game vs. the Orioles and a trip to Long Island to visit my friend Mel from school, but I am starting to really get excited for Sept. I will be at school early though, like the 27th cause I am working at the FAC and need to go to Orientation for that, so if anyone else has to go to school early, let me know!
Sorry again for the lack of posts, Cant wait to see you all!
-Glynnis
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Hey guys,
I did some experimenting and found out we can post pictures with our posts, hopefully this works out as planned. In the create a post page, there is an icon that looks like a picture, and if you click that it walks you through how to add pictures- so if you want to, add something from volunteering, or from something you did this summer that you want to share.
I am actually on vacation visiting my grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousins on Orcas Island, WA, which is in Puget Sound. The picture is from the back porch of my aunt and uncle's house- imagine walking out and seeing that every day... It's absolutely amazing here and I've spent the last few days crabbing, fishing, catching shrimp, spotting seals, orca, bald eagles and doing plenty of other amazing things. It's really not hard to think of the Jesuit idea of "seeing God in all things" out here. I recommend it as a travel destination to anyone and everyone.
Other than this little vacation, I've been working away most of my summer as a full time bank teller- I have not been robbed yet, though I did think I lost $2,000 for a day- and spending the rest of my precious little time with friends and family, or sleeping. I've seen Kyle and Tommy (and Ginny once) but I miss the rest of my Loyola friends and cannot wait to get back. I'll be moving in on the 21st to train for my Service Coordinator position.
As Tommy already wrote, the McQuaid triage is planning on volunteering together soon, though we have not done anything yet. I look forward to it when we do it.
I hope everyone is having a great summer and I miss you all.
-Matt
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Happy Fourth of July Everybody
Hey guys,
Sorry I've been lacking in posts, I know everybody has missed me. I haven't been really doing too much this summer, I've been working 40 hours a week at Oak Hill Country Club (Johnny "Tiger" Mesko should know that being an avid golf fan). I enjoy it, and I'm making good money so I can't complain. I have also been hanging out with friends and family catching up and making up for time I was away. I just got back from Loyola, having gone to summer orientation for the new freshman class. It was a great time, I got to see Megan, Meggie, and even FJ. I really forgot how much I miss everything about Loyola and it has made me pretty anxious for the fall. I managed to grab a few recruits and secure a table at the fall club fair. All in all, a great experience.
As for service, I have been actively been pursuing a position as assistant (or hopefully head) coach of my youth group's senior high school softball team. Also, I have been looking into volunteering at Daystar, which is a house for children who have special needs. It is run by a group of nuns and relies a lot on volunteering from kids and adults to keep it going. Both my mom and sister have worked there in the past (and currently) and say that they need help with various gardening and outdoor work. I am hoping to do something with Matt and Kyle, actually Kyle was over tonight and the three of us have talked about doing something together.
I am really glad to hear that everything else is going well for everyone (sorry about the cavs, Mary), your volunteer spots seem like they are really awesome. Can't wait to see you guys soon, and feel free to im or call me, I'll leave my info at the end of the post.
Love,
Tommy
im:mcquaidlax6
cell:585-721-5658
Sorry I've been lacking in posts, I know everybody has missed me. I haven't been really doing too much this summer, I've been working 40 hours a week at Oak Hill Country Club (Johnny "Tiger" Mesko should know that being an avid golf fan). I enjoy it, and I'm making good money so I can't complain. I have also been hanging out with friends and family catching up and making up for time I was away. I just got back from Loyola, having gone to summer orientation for the new freshman class. It was a great time, I got to see Megan, Meggie, and even FJ. I really forgot how much I miss everything about Loyola and it has made me pretty anxious for the fall. I managed to grab a few recruits and secure a table at the fall club fair. All in all, a great experience.
As for service, I have been actively been pursuing a position as assistant (or hopefully head) coach of my youth group's senior high school softball team. Also, I have been looking into volunteering at Daystar, which is a house for children who have special needs. It is run by a group of nuns and relies a lot on volunteering from kids and adults to keep it going. Both my mom and sister have worked there in the past (and currently) and say that they need help with various gardening and outdoor work. I am hoping to do something with Matt and Kyle, actually Kyle was over tonight and the three of us have talked about doing something together.
I am really glad to hear that everything else is going well for everyone (sorry about the cavs, Mary), your volunteer spots seem like they are really awesome. Can't wait to see you guys soon, and feel free to im or call me, I'll leave my info at the end of the post.
Love,
Tommy
im:mcquaidlax6
cell:585-721-5658
Summer at the Shore
Hey Everyone!!
I can't believe it is already the 4th of July, where has the Summer gone? I have been extremely busy at work. I work at Campbell's Pharmacy as a clerk/tech. *Basically I fill prescriptions, answer phones, do billing, and run the register, 30 hours a week* This is my fifth summer there & I love it. On Sunday, my mom and I *yes, my mom works there too! I got her the job, lol* are throwing a baby shower for two of the pharmacists, twin boys & another boy.
I have gone a few times to the Harborage, a nursing home attached to Palisades Medical Hospital in Edge Water, NJ. My two aunts work there, so I go to work with them, and help wherever I am needed.
I have been to the beach a few times, but not as much as I would like. Last week, I went to The Fray concert, which has been the highlight of my summer. They did a cover of "Hips Don't Lie," which was amazing. My family comes down from up north nearly every weekend. They love playing in the pool, and hanging out. The youngest are 2 & 5, and are adorable!
Most recently I have been going to a lot of doctors and undergoing a lot of testing. I am having surgery in the beginning of August to remove a lump on my neck. My doctors are very hopeful that all will end well, but I still ask for your prayers : )
I found out that I was re-hired as a DA in Butler and will be moving in on August 30th. I can't wait to see all of you again. I miss our weekly meetings and can't wait to go camping!!
MISS YOU ALL!!!!
-Beth
I can't believe it is already the 4th of July, where has the Summer gone? I have been extremely busy at work. I work at Campbell's Pharmacy as a clerk/tech. *Basically I fill prescriptions, answer phones, do billing, and run the register, 30 hours a week* This is my fifth summer there & I love it. On Sunday, my mom and I *yes, my mom works there too! I got her the job, lol* are throwing a baby shower for two of the pharmacists, twin boys & another boy.
I have gone a few times to the Harborage, a nursing home attached to Palisades Medical Hospital in Edge Water, NJ. My two aunts work there, so I go to work with them, and help wherever I am needed.
I have been to the beach a few times, but not as much as I would like. Last week, I went to The Fray concert, which has been the highlight of my summer. They did a cover of "Hips Don't Lie," which was amazing. My family comes down from up north nearly every weekend. They love playing in the pool, and hanging out. The youngest are 2 & 5, and are adorable!
Most recently I have been going to a lot of doctors and undergoing a lot of testing. I am having surgery in the beginning of August to remove a lump on my neck. My doctors are very hopeful that all will end well, but I still ask for your prayers : )
I found out that I was re-hired as a DA in Butler and will be moving in on August 30th. I can't wait to see all of you again. I miss our weekly meetings and can't wait to go camping!!
MISS YOU ALL!!!!
-Beth
Friday, June 8, 2007
Hey Everyone,
Summer is going well down at Loyola... I think Celeste, Anter and I are holding down the fort ok... As usual Father Jack has been impossible to find (especially considering he is in California literally every 5 minutes).
Mostly I've just been moving into my new apartment (which now has furniture! Exciting!), working on my research and doing some babysitting and Care-a-van and such.
I did get a chance to go to the shelter and to the Ark, which is one of the day cares that a lot of the kids from the shelter go to. When I showed up at the Ark both Omar and Pops were there (some of you may remember Pops), Omar was very surprised and then kindly told me I was not supposed to be at the Ark I was supposed to be at the shelter, so I told him I was going to play at the Ark that day and asked if that were ok with him, he proceeded to hand me a book and say "ok you can read me this book".... needless to say we had a great time. I'm sure by now Kyle is laughing hysterically at picturing this interaction between Omar and I. People at the shelter are doing well... a few have moved on, but most said that they miss us terribley. August and Robert are gone as well as Christopher, but Deja, Omar, Sean, London, Nic, etc are still around and getting ready for camps and things like that. At the shelter Omar proceeded to tell everyone we saw I had been at his school and we had read books together, it was very amusing.
For those of you that go to Care-a-van (Megan, Meggie, Alicia) I have seen both Tino and Mike in the past few weeks and they are both doing well with their jobs and apartments which is always good to hear!
My last update is that my Relay at home was a great success raising almost $200,000 and a ton of fun!
I hope everyone's summer is going well, if you happen to visit Loyola at all this summer let me know cause I have a pool and a spare bedroom! :)
Talk to you all soon,
Ashley
Summer is going well down at Loyola... I think Celeste, Anter and I are holding down the fort ok... As usual Father Jack has been impossible to find (especially considering he is in California literally every 5 minutes).
Mostly I've just been moving into my new apartment (which now has furniture! Exciting!), working on my research and doing some babysitting and Care-a-van and such.
I did get a chance to go to the shelter and to the Ark, which is one of the day cares that a lot of the kids from the shelter go to. When I showed up at the Ark both Omar and Pops were there (some of you may remember Pops), Omar was very surprised and then kindly told me I was not supposed to be at the Ark I was supposed to be at the shelter, so I told him I was going to play at the Ark that day and asked if that were ok with him, he proceeded to hand me a book and say "ok you can read me this book".... needless to say we had a great time. I'm sure by now Kyle is laughing hysterically at picturing this interaction between Omar and I. People at the shelter are doing well... a few have moved on, but most said that they miss us terribley. August and Robert are gone as well as Christopher, but Deja, Omar, Sean, London, Nic, etc are still around and getting ready for camps and things like that. At the shelter Omar proceeded to tell everyone we saw I had been at his school and we had read books together, it was very amusing.
For those of you that go to Care-a-van (Megan, Meggie, Alicia) I have seen both Tino and Mike in the past few weeks and they are both doing well with their jobs and apartments which is always good to hear!
My last update is that my Relay at home was a great success raising almost $200,000 and a ton of fun!
I hope everyone's summer is going well, if you happen to visit Loyola at all this summer let me know cause I have a pool and a spare bedroom! :)
Talk to you all soon,
Ashley
Monday, June 4, 2007
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Hello from CLEVELAND!!
hey everyone!
First of all I would just like to clarify some things that have been said on this blog:
1. There is no way I went to London with mr. pat tobler, he begged me but I refused.
2. Cleveland is AMAZING!! I dont know if any of you realize but CLeveland is going to the NBA finals so Everyone is going crazy around here!! I've basically just been bearing witness to Lebron James and Daniel Gibson (my personal fave!) ...life here is awesome, so you can stop sipping on that hatorade (pat)!
Anywho, life around here has been somewhat busy. I was in Chicago one weekend to visit some friends, and then in Boston the next weekend for my brother's graduation. Then last weekend my cousin also got married, which was sooo much fun! And this weekend I've just been Rising up and watching the cavs game and such!! I have been doing a little bit of work so far babysitting, doing some park security at our city pool and doing some math tutoring. I will start teaching tennis lessons next week, so that will be exciting. As for service I was supposed to start today, doing Challenger Baseball, which is this league that is for children with mental and physical disabilities, so I will be matched up with a player and we will play for the next several weeks. The game today was rained out sadly, but I'm really excited to get started with it.
Its been soo good hearing from all you peoples who have posted so far, and I can't wait to hear from the rest of you! Keep having fun summers!!!
love, mary!
First of all I would just like to clarify some things that have been said on this blog:
1. There is no way I went to London with mr. pat tobler, he begged me but I refused.
2. Cleveland is AMAZING!! I dont know if any of you realize but CLeveland is going to the NBA finals so Everyone is going crazy around here!! I've basically just been bearing witness to Lebron James and Daniel Gibson (my personal fave!) ...life here is awesome, so you can stop sipping on that hatorade (pat)!
Anywho, life around here has been somewhat busy. I was in Chicago one weekend to visit some friends, and then in Boston the next weekend for my brother's graduation. Then last weekend my cousin also got married, which was sooo much fun! And this weekend I've just been Rising up and watching the cavs game and such!! I have been doing a little bit of work so far babysitting, doing some park security at our city pool and doing some math tutoring. I will start teaching tennis lessons next week, so that will be exciting. As for service I was supposed to start today, doing Challenger Baseball, which is this league that is for children with mental and physical disabilities, so I will be matched up with a player and we will play for the next several weeks. The game today was rained out sadly, but I'm really excited to get started with it.
Its been soo good hearing from all you peoples who have posted so far, and I can't wait to hear from the rest of you! Keep having fun summers!!!
love, mary!
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