Let's see.... there are 365 days until I turn 30. Jesus....30. I never thought I'd see that day! It's amazing to think that I've lived for this long.
Remember when 10 years seem like such a long time? Like when we graduated from high school and the thought of a 10 year reunion was so far-fetched? (not that I'd ever go, and didn't). But still. Now 10 years seems like nothing. Let's see, where was I in life 10 years ago, August 17, 1998?
I had just spent a year (well, almost) at UMD. It was a very hard time for me, but I managed to find a group of incredibly amazing friends, most of whom I have to this day. I remember I had a birthday party that year. I was living back home in Chelms-hell with my parents. It was a weird party because my 20cent friends were there, along with Valerie (who didn't know any of them at the time), Leah, and Taryn! We managed to have a really good time. Vorg was there too. I remember he ended up staying over that night. He slept in the guest bedroom, but tried to sneak into mine early in the morning. Alli, our dog, had other plans! She woke up when he did and barked to get the rest of us up! LOL Poor boy. What am I talking about... poor me too! LOL
I was working at the Westford Regency, I believe. I had real short hair still, and fake nails. I was still really depressed, but was starting to work towards getting better. I did register for MCC that coming fall. That was my saving grace. It really was. It gave me a sense of purpose, and the self esteem to actually succeed academically for the first time in my life.
There's me, getting all sentimental! This year, on my birthday, I feel like I'm in another transition. I'm in a job that I am very unsatisfied with. I wanted to start teaching this year, but no one has even called me for an interview. I feel stuck. I'm not making enough money to pay the bills, I'm not at all intellectually challenged, and I don't get any respect.
But, I am getting married in 55 days! Yikes! I'm going to be a Mrs! I have decided to keep my name, but add Jake's at the end. Meaning, Sandra Marie Picard Stevens. I feel good about that. Now I don't have to give up the Picard, which I feel is a little piece of my birth father I've kept with me. And that's not a knock towards my life father. I love him, but he's able to be an active part of my life where my birth father can't. I hope I've honored my life father with all I've done (though I don't think he sees it that way).
Anyway, it's late and I'm jabbering. I'll probably edit this tomorrow!
Cheers and thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone!
Abbey Road
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Karma?
Remember last year when we had those insane neighbors next door? The woman my age who had 5 kids, each with a different man? Her sons used to run around and hit things with huge sticks and spray painted out house? Her name is Jennifer Dorval...see her quality personality for yourself! I can only hope that those boys get separated into different foster homes and finally get the love and discipline that they needs..
Published: Saturday, August 9, 2008
8 arrested on drug charges
By ANDREW WOLFE Staff Writer awolfe@nashuatelegraph.com
NASHUA – Police arrested eight people around the city on drug dealing charges Thursday, detectives announced Friday."They are independent of one another, street-level traffickers," said Detective Sgt. Frank Sullivan.The charges against the defendants all are based on recent purchases by either undercover detectives or informants, at various different homes and other locations around the city, Sullivan said. Some transactions were more recent than others, but police waited to round up the suspects all at once Thursday so as not to tip anyone off that an investigation was afoot, Sullivan said.While some of the defendants are accused of selling cocaine or heroin, others are charged with selling illicit prescription drugs, including the painkiller Oxycontin and the sedative Clonazepam, an anti-anxiety drug.Drug overdoses have eclipsed car crashes as the leading killer of New Hampshire residents in recent years, and prescription drugs account for most drug deaths, the state Medical Examiner's office has reported.Two of the eight persons arrested, Mario Lopez, 31, of 4A Hobbs Ave., and Lawrence Nelson, 23, of 19 Buck St., were working together, Sullivan said. Lopez is charged with selling both cocaine and heroin, while Nelson faces a single count of selling cocaine.Lopez has been convicted of selling drugs before, police reported, so the charges against him are class A felonies, punishable by up to 7-1/2 to 15 years in prison. Selling a small amount of cocaine or heroin otherwise carries a maximum of 3-1/2 to seven years.Also arrested Thursday were:Gilberto Alvarez, 65, of 40 Ash St. No. 1, faces five counts of selling cocaine.Andrea Lozupone, 25, of 96 Conant Road, is charged with selling Oxycontin, second offense.Katie Dube, 23, of 16 Central St., is charged with two counts of selling cocaine, and one sale of crack cocaine.Grace Ledgister, 49, of 20 Hanover St., is charged with selling morphine and Clonazepam, second offense, and Dana Hastings, 21, of 9 Ferryalls Court, and Jennifer Dorval, 28, of 94 Chandler St., Apt. C, are each charged with selling Clonazepam.All eight defendants were arrested without unusual drama, held overnight and arraigned Friday in Nashua District Court, police reported.Police urge that anyone who has any information or suspicions about illegal drug dealing should contact them either through the Narcotics Tip Line at 594-3597, or the Department's main number, 594-3500 or Web site, http://www.nashuapd.com/.
Published: Saturday, August 9, 2008
8 arrested on drug charges
By ANDREW WOLFE Staff Writer awolfe@nashuatelegraph.com
NASHUA – Police arrested eight people around the city on drug dealing charges Thursday, detectives announced Friday."They are independent of one another, street-level traffickers," said Detective Sgt. Frank Sullivan.The charges against the defendants all are based on recent purchases by either undercover detectives or informants, at various different homes and other locations around the city, Sullivan said. Some transactions were more recent than others, but police waited to round up the suspects all at once Thursday so as not to tip anyone off that an investigation was afoot, Sullivan said.While some of the defendants are accused of selling cocaine or heroin, others are charged with selling illicit prescription drugs, including the painkiller Oxycontin and the sedative Clonazepam, an anti-anxiety drug.Drug overdoses have eclipsed car crashes as the leading killer of New Hampshire residents in recent years, and prescription drugs account for most drug deaths, the state Medical Examiner's office has reported.Two of the eight persons arrested, Mario Lopez, 31, of 4A Hobbs Ave., and Lawrence Nelson, 23, of 19 Buck St., were working together, Sullivan said. Lopez is charged with selling both cocaine and heroin, while Nelson faces a single count of selling cocaine.Lopez has been convicted of selling drugs before, police reported, so the charges against him are class A felonies, punishable by up to 7-1/2 to 15 years in prison. Selling a small amount of cocaine or heroin otherwise carries a maximum of 3-1/2 to seven years.Also arrested Thursday were:Gilberto Alvarez, 65, of 40 Ash St. No. 1, faces five counts of selling cocaine.Andrea Lozupone, 25, of 96 Conant Road, is charged with selling Oxycontin, second offense.Katie Dube, 23, of 16 Central St., is charged with two counts of selling cocaine, and one sale of crack cocaine.Grace Ledgister, 49, of 20 Hanover St., is charged with selling morphine and Clonazepam, second offense, and Dana Hastings, 21, of 9 Ferryalls Court, and Jennifer Dorval, 28, of 94 Chandler St., Apt. C, are each charged with selling Clonazepam.All eight defendants were arrested without unusual drama, held overnight and arraigned Friday in Nashua District Court, police reported.Police urge that anyone who has any information or suspicions about illegal drug dealing should contact them either through the Narcotics Tip Line at 594-3597, or the Department's main number, 594-3500 or Web site, http://www.nashuapd.com/.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Holy Crap
Wedding stress! AAAAH!
OK, so the wedding outfits were supposed to be done at the end of June. All of them. Then the seamstress tells me that there were delays in fabric shipments etc. and that the fitting will have to be August 24, as that is the only weekend she has inbetween Bristol and KRF.
Now I get an email from her stating that the parent's outfits will not be done in time for the fittings. Then, I got one stating that she MAY have the guys outfits done for the fittings. WTF?!?!?!?! I am freaking the fuck out! The wedding is in OCTOBER! That is only 2 months! If she is busy with the faires, when is she going to focus on my wedding stuff? I mean shit! AAAAAH!!
Then she has the fucking audacity to suggest that our parents drive 2.5 hours and pay to go to KRF for their fittings!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha! I do NOT fucking think so!
OMG... I need a beer.
On top of that, I ordered our unity candle stand almost a month ago and it's not here yet! And the place is not answering my emails. Ugh.
And the Grantie Rose can't seem to figure out how much it would be to have mulled cider! I asked them in OCTOBER to figure it out. Then again in June. Still, they can't wrap their minds around it! Just say $50 and call it a day!
OK, so the wedding outfits were supposed to be done at the end of June. All of them. Then the seamstress tells me that there were delays in fabric shipments etc. and that the fitting will have to be August 24, as that is the only weekend she has inbetween Bristol and KRF.
Now I get an email from her stating that the parent's outfits will not be done in time for the fittings. Then, I got one stating that she MAY have the guys outfits done for the fittings. WTF?!?!?!?! I am freaking the fuck out! The wedding is in OCTOBER! That is only 2 months! If she is busy with the faires, when is she going to focus on my wedding stuff? I mean shit! AAAAAH!!
Then she has the fucking audacity to suggest that our parents drive 2.5 hours and pay to go to KRF for their fittings!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha! I do NOT fucking think so!
OMG... I need a beer.
On top of that, I ordered our unity candle stand almost a month ago and it's not here yet! And the place is not answering my emails. Ugh.
And the Grantie Rose can't seem to figure out how much it would be to have mulled cider! I asked them in OCTOBER to figure it out. Then again in June. Still, they can't wrap their minds around it! Just say $50 and call it a day!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Welcome Rhea Ann Jacob
So Heather had her beautiful baby girl yesterday morning (8/1/08) around 5:00! If I'm getting this correct, 7lbs 1oz, 20 inches. She looks so much like Evan, but also has some of mommy's features too!
Yea, she went into labor 45 minutes after I wrote that blog about trying to get the baby to come out! LOL
I went to visit the happy family after work today...wait, yesterday (It's 1am and I haven't been to bed yet....)
Anyway, all are doing well and happy. They have Rhea (so used to calling her Bean) on antibiotics as a precaution against possible infection. Other than that though, everyone is healthy and safe. Heather is doing very well for someone who just gave birth!
I am just so amazed at the whole thing. Just looking down at Rhea, the enormity of the situation hit me like a truck! This is their child- forever! They are now bound to this one person for the rest of their lives! Responsible for all of her needs and care. It's just an amazing and frightening perspective. I mean, my body was going: "I WANT ONE NOW!" and my brain was going "YIKES!"
It's also so strange that Thursday night I was feeling the baby kicking around inside Heather, and now here she is! In the flesh! I tell you, I am truly honored to be able to be around them in this awesome time in their lives. I am such a proud auntie, it's ridiculous! Just wait until I make some decent dough, that kid is going to be showered with stuff! Mostly love, but also stuff! LOL
Go little Leo goddess Rhea Ann... go heartily and strong into this world and be the best person you can be. You are blessed and loved.... OK... now I'm crying. I think it's time for bed!
Yea, she went into labor 45 minutes after I wrote that blog about trying to get the baby to come out! LOL
I went to visit the happy family after work today...wait, yesterday (It's 1am and I haven't been to bed yet....)
Anyway, all are doing well and happy. They have Rhea (so used to calling her Bean) on antibiotics as a precaution against possible infection. Other than that though, everyone is healthy and safe. Heather is doing very well for someone who just gave birth!
I am just so amazed at the whole thing. Just looking down at Rhea, the enormity of the situation hit me like a truck! This is their child- forever! They are now bound to this one person for the rest of their lives! Responsible for all of her needs and care. It's just an amazing and frightening perspective. I mean, my body was going: "I WANT ONE NOW!" and my brain was going "YIKES!"
It's also so strange that Thursday night I was feeling the baby kicking around inside Heather, and now here she is! In the flesh! I tell you, I am truly honored to be able to be around them in this awesome time in their lives. I am such a proud auntie, it's ridiculous! Just wait until I make some decent dough, that kid is going to be showered with stuff! Mostly love, but also stuff! LOL
Go little Leo goddess Rhea Ann... go heartily and strong into this world and be the best person you can be. You are blessed and loved.... OK... now I'm crying. I think it's time for bed!
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