Monday, October 20, 2008

What's Up

So, when I am not removing odd lesions from people's genitals, I am usually having a great time somewhere (although the previously mentioned can be fun too). The picture to the right means nothing to me, but it does signify one of these great times. A few weekends ago, Derek and I headed to Vegas. I stayed with my good friend Tara and got to play with all my Oregon girlies which really just made me realize how much I miss those gals. I'm so sad I don't get to spend time with them more often. Derek went on the Southern California with Raleigh and Brain to catch the Oregon vs. USC game. And, the terd took my camera with him and came back with nothing but the above picture and this:The next weekend it snowed here in Utah. (I hate winter. I love summer. Ugh.) I watched Derek play two semi-contact football games in the snow. It was freezing, and when I finally got so wet and cold that I couldn't stand it, I read my book in the car. Then, we met a bunch of friends for breakfast and worked off the breakfast with a competitive bowling game. I don't think I broke 50, but I still had a great time. The teamsters:Then this past weekend, Derek and I got to join up with a bunch of good friends in St. George. We stayed in a Condo that belonged to Lindsay's family. I have decided owning a condo in St. George would not be a horrible goal to have for down the road. St. George is an awesome place to spend some time (especially when the weather decides it is winter up here in Northern Utah). Plus, though I hate car rides, "a 3-hour tour" is not too bad. Unless you are Gilligan I guess.

We played a little couples golf. I golfed my best game yet (which isn't saying much since Derek and I had the highest combined score...but I have definitely improved). And more importantly, the golf course was gorgeous! I think all golf courses are gorgeous, and I don't know what it is about golf, but I absolutely love the game. It is such a relaxing sport. So here we are (Heather looks so natural standing out there because she really is a natural at the game of golf):We also enjoyed some time by the pool (I managed to beat Jared in a race across the pool-- although to assure the win, we both agreed we need a repeat race with both of us in speedos and swim goggles), a little tennis (talk about a game I really stink at...but I will practice and you can all count on a new improved Chelsea come June of next year), and lots of good times reminiscing about old memories we all share together as great friends. This picture was taken outside our condo right before we had to head home. My smile was for sure fake...I did not want to leave. Thanks to the Gardners for inviting us to come along. We had a blast!

Monday, October 6, 2008

Halloween


This is supposedly a Michael Jackson mask. Now, if that isn't scary, I don't know what is. And, I'm pretty sure I couldn't pull this off, but seriously...What should I dress up as for Halloween?

I guess everyone at work totally gets into Halloween and dressing up is mandatory. So, consider that it must be something that won't freak out my patients so bad that they don't let me come near them (aka freaky Michael Jackson). And, preferably something that I could perform my job in without too much difficulty. So, I guess that means the monkey man is out.



Please comment with any ideas. I am so bad at picking something to dress up as. Although...I once won most creative costume in middle school. I dressed up as an Oreo cookie. I wore all white spandex (HOT I know) and tied two cardboard circles that were painted black over my shoulders. Yeah, looking back that wasn't even that cool or creative. So as you can see, I need serious HELP!!!

In other news, the Cubs let us all down again. But, as a true cubs fan is really good at... all I can say is, "Well, there's always next year." Derek and I just returned from Vegas. I partied with my Oregonian girls who now all live in Vegas, and he drove to catch the Oregon vs. USC game at USC. I am officially a PA-C (aka I passed my exam for those of you who missed that). I love my job. Derek loves his. I have been deemed the Queen of Testicles as I did five well male exams (including the turn and cough test) on my first day. What a way to start off!!! And, I don't think Derek has any cool nicknames yet- he works with a bunch of boring lawyers all day though so what can you expect?