Ah, so it's December 25th and I am here on the other side of the Atlantic. It's only been about 10 days since I was in London, but it feels like it was a lot longer ago. I hate the way I am able to so quickly resume my old life. Maybe it's it's because I have been crazy busy since I returned from London or perhaps it's something more. Not sure, but in many ways it's like no time has passed since I was here last.
The next four months are going to have a lot of things to do. I will be a college graduate on 26 April (that's Ben's Birthday). In addition, I am volunteering to work at the Annual HIMSS Conference in Orlando this February. Finally, I am going to take that vacation to Destin that I won on ABC 27 before I left for the UK but didn't have the time to take.
With the New Year comes new resolutions. I have no idea just how much things are going to change this 2008, but I hope that the changes that do come are good ones. I am looking optimistically towards finding a job. Not just any job, but a good job. One that pays more than 30,000 a year which has been my previous ceiling. In addition, I hold out some hope that the elections this year will bring about some positive change in our government. Hopefully a new face will help to change our bleak economic outlook.
In any event, I am getting ready to overhaul this blog. So that I can begin to document the next big journey in my life.
~Jenn
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Jenn Returns From Euro
Last post from London.
Tomorrow I'll be back in the States.
It's bittersweet. I miss everyone over there so much..but London or rather Europe has been an amazing experience. I have made some really great friends over here and seen several places that I never thought I would get a chance to. I am really glad that I am going home at Christmas time because I am pretty sure that if I went home in the summer I would be really depressed about it but being home at the Holidays should stop that from happening.
To everyone who took the time to peek at this blog while I have been away I want to say THANKS. I know it got pretty boring towards the end (mostly because I was too lazy to put in all the details from my trips and stuff) and I apologize for that.
I might do another blog sometime just have to wait and see.
Happy Holidays!
~Jenn
Tomorrow I'll be back in the States.
It's bittersweet. I miss everyone over there so much..but London or rather Europe has been an amazing experience. I have made some really great friends over here and seen several places that I never thought I would get a chance to. I am really glad that I am going home at Christmas time because I am pretty sure that if I went home in the summer I would be really depressed about it but being home at the Holidays should stop that from happening.
To everyone who took the time to peek at this blog while I have been away I want to say THANKS. I know it got pretty boring towards the end (mostly because I was too lazy to put in all the details from my trips and stuff) and I apologize for that.
I might do another blog sometime just have to wait and see.
Happy Holidays!
~Jenn
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Back from Holland...
I just came back from Holland, it was great to see my friends from Greece there. I got go hang out with Inge & Rutger. We went to a bar and listened to Rock & Roll music, it was interesting.
I have just a few days left. Heading home on Friday!!
Can't believe the time has passed so quickly, makes you realize how short life is.
Anyways, I have to work on some school stuff so I'll write more some other time..honestly if I write it all here then I won't have any interesting stories for you anyways...so...if you want to know how it went lemmie know and I'll stop by and see ya.
~Jenn
I have just a few days left. Heading home on Friday!!
Can't believe the time has passed so quickly, makes you realize how short life is.
Anyways, I have to work on some school stuff so I'll write more some other time..honestly if I write it all here then I won't have any interesting stories for you anyways...so...if you want to know how it went lemmie know and I'll stop by and see ya.
~Jenn
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Roma!
I am going to Rome in 3 days and am getting excited!!
Anyone who has been before and has some tips on what to see (and how to do it cheaply) email me!
~Jenn
Anyone who has been before and has some tips on what to see (and how to do it cheaply) email me!
~Jenn
Friday, November 23, 2007
Viva la Barcelona!
I am in Barcelona and I am in love.
This city is amazing. I am putting it at the top of all the cities I have visited.
The architecture is phenomenal. The food is absolutely delicious and there are so many cool and creative things to see. Did I mention that the shopping is outstanding?
It's just too bad (or maybe too good) that I am in conservation mode at the moment so I cannot afford to purchase much of anything. That and my baggage allowance on the flight home has kept the spending in check. My only purchase thus far has been a pin from the HRC to add to my ever expanding collection (I have added 8 since coming here).
Today we checked out the Barcelona cathedral (we even went up on the roof where there are beautiful panoramic views of the city). I recommend to any and all who can to come to the city and see it for yourself!
Anyways it's time to go out and check out the party scene .. I'll be back later with photos!
Buenos Noches!
~Jenn
This city is amazing. I am putting it at the top of all the cities I have visited.
The architecture is phenomenal. The food is absolutely delicious and there are so many cool and creative things to see. Did I mention that the shopping is outstanding?
It's just too bad (or maybe too good) that I am in conservation mode at the moment so I cannot afford to purchase much of anything. That and my baggage allowance on the flight home has kept the spending in check. My only purchase thus far has been a pin from the HRC to add to my ever expanding collection (I have added 8 since coming here).
Today we checked out the Barcelona cathedral (we even went up on the roof where there are beautiful panoramic views of the city). I recommend to any and all who can to come to the city and see it for yourself!
Anyways it's time to go out and check out the party scene .. I'll be back later with photos!
Buenos Noches!
~Jenn
Monday, November 19, 2007
Sorted -- Finally!
I have finally updated my pictures.
You'll have to check out the other page - http://picasaweb.google.com/TallyJen75 to see them but I hope it's worth it.
Photos of Stonehenge, Salisbury, Dublin, Paris & Prague.
One of these days I'll even label them.
Anyways hope you enjoy. Off to Spain in a couple days. Keep watching for more pics and news.
~Jenn
I'll be back in the states in a month! Can you believe it?
You'll have to check out the other page - http://picasaweb.google.com/TallyJen75 to see them but I hope it's worth it.
Photos of Stonehenge, Salisbury, Dublin, Paris & Prague.
One of these days I'll even label them.
Anyways hope you enjoy. Off to Spain in a couple days. Keep watching for more pics and news.
~Jenn
I'll be back in the states in a month! Can you believe it?
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Czech Republic - Prague
I am here in Prague on a short trip. This is by far one of the prettiest cities I have traveled to. Last night I met up with friends from FSU and went out for dinner and drings (yeah, that was an intentional misspelling. I saw that painted on the window of a cafe...actually it was hot drings but anyways I thought it was cute/funny).
Today I did Prague by myself. It was a cold cloudy day but that didn't do much to masque the beauty of this city. I walked around the "Old Town Square" and looked at the different churches with their amazing Gothic architecture. One of the churches looks just like Sleeping Beauty's Castle. Another had a beautiful astrological clock on the side of it. It is rumored (perhaps it's true) that the artist who built the clock was blinded promptly after completing it so that he wouldn't be able to build a more beautiful clock for anyone else.
I spent a little more time walking around the square. I happened upon a band performing in the square that was a "Dixieland band"... can you believe that? I came to Prague to hear the Czechs playing something that sounded a lot like what I would hear back home at a country western place. It was pretty cool though.
After the square I wandered down to the river and walked along the banks to the Charles Bridge. The Charles Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in Prague. It is a several hundred year old bridge pedestrian bridge that leads to the other side of Prague. The side that holds the Prague Castle. The bridge lives up to it's famous reputation. It has some amazing Gothic status dotted along the sides and there are street performers and artists along the entire bridge. On the bridge I was once again treated to a Western/Eastern fusion of music. There were two men performing one had a steel guitar and the other a harmonica with a brass instrument, looked like a curly trumpet without a mouthpiece. He was singing into it and playing the harmonica into it. It was a sort of cajun/blues song. And had attracted quite a little crowd.
On the other side of the river I took the LONG STEEP walk to the Prague Castle. It took about 20 minutes to get to the top. There were about 140 stairs and the hills were long and steep too but I was not disappointed by the view from the top. You got a brilliant panoramic view of most of Prague and it was breathtaking. Inside the castle walls there is another Gothic church with beautiful architecture. I took quite a few pictures of the stained glass windows and also of the gargoyles which were all unique and interesting. I actually think this church was more impressive than Notre Dame was in Paris.
After the castle I did the Geer thing, I found the mall. It was back on the other side of the river about 15 minutes walk from the Old Town Square and it was very impressive. Apparently it is built in an grand old house or something like that and is at least 6 stories high inside and beautifully decorated. I didn't really do any shopping there (other than the window variety) but it was fun to check it out.
After that sadly I had to return to the hotel because I have a very early flight tomorrow morning and therefore need to get some sleep. So, as soon as I get the Picasa situation sorted out I will post some pictures from my day out.
Hope that everyone is doing well.
~Jenn
Today I did Prague by myself. It was a cold cloudy day but that didn't do much to masque the beauty of this city. I walked around the "Old Town Square" and looked at the different churches with their amazing Gothic architecture. One of the churches looks just like Sleeping Beauty's Castle. Another had a beautiful astrological clock on the side of it. It is rumored (perhaps it's true) that the artist who built the clock was blinded promptly after completing it so that he wouldn't be able to build a more beautiful clock for anyone else.
I spent a little more time walking around the square. I happened upon a band performing in the square that was a "Dixieland band"... can you believe that? I came to Prague to hear the Czechs playing something that sounded a lot like what I would hear back home at a country western place. It was pretty cool though.
After the square I wandered down to the river and walked along the banks to the Charles Bridge. The Charles Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in Prague. It is a several hundred year old bridge pedestrian bridge that leads to the other side of Prague. The side that holds the Prague Castle. The bridge lives up to it's famous reputation. It has some amazing Gothic status dotted along the sides and there are street performers and artists along the entire bridge. On the bridge I was once again treated to a Western/Eastern fusion of music. There were two men performing one had a steel guitar and the other a harmonica with a brass instrument, looked like a curly trumpet without a mouthpiece. He was singing into it and playing the harmonica into it. It was a sort of cajun/blues song. And had attracted quite a little crowd.
On the other side of the river I took the LONG STEEP walk to the Prague Castle. It took about 20 minutes to get to the top. There were about 140 stairs and the hills were long and steep too but I was not disappointed by the view from the top. You got a brilliant panoramic view of most of Prague and it was breathtaking. Inside the castle walls there is another Gothic church with beautiful architecture. I took quite a few pictures of the stained glass windows and also of the gargoyles which were all unique and interesting. I actually think this church was more impressive than Notre Dame was in Paris.
After the castle I did the Geer thing, I found the mall. It was back on the other side of the river about 15 minutes walk from the Old Town Square and it was very impressive. Apparently it is built in an grand old house or something like that and is at least 6 stories high inside and beautifully decorated. I didn't really do any shopping there (other than the window variety) but it was fun to check it out.
After that sadly I had to return to the hotel because I have a very early flight tomorrow morning and therefore need to get some sleep. So, as soon as I get the Picasa situation sorted out I will post some pictures from my day out.
Hope that everyone is doing well.
~Jenn
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Oh..one last thing...
Storage Quota??
I reached my free storage quota on Picasa now. So, from now on you'll have to check 2 albums to see all my photos.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Jennifer.Geer and also
http://picasaweb.google.com/TallyJen75
I can't believe I already put a gig on there. I still have 4 more trips to go!!
So, hope you enjoy the photos!
~Jenn
http://picasaweb.google.com/Jennifer.Geer and also
http://picasaweb.google.com/TallyJen75
I can't believe I already put a gig on there. I still have 4 more trips to go!!
So, hope you enjoy the photos!
~Jenn
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