Thursday, September 20, 2007

Hello

Hey everyone! I haven't heard from most of you in like... 7 years! Well except for my brother and Brandi. So whats going on? How is everyone? Its raining today in sunny California, nice change from the extremely hot weather we have had lately. I am getting ready to drive to L.A today for an interveiw for a reality show that Animal Planet is doing on groomers. I probably wont get it but its exciting anyway! Well cant wait to hear from all of you!

Kim

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Ooh, I feel pretty modern, now!

I didn't even really know what a blog was till Brandi came up with this idea. It's a good one, by the way! It's fun to read!

As most of you know already, I have been called on an LDS mission to Poland. I leave on October 24th. I'm pretty stoked about it. I have an e-audiobook that is teaching me a little of the language. It's pretty crazy. Up until now, I've finished school after 6 wonderful years. I have my degree in Music Ed and Composition, but I've just been working at a music store up until now to earn money for said excursion out of the country. I've been keeping busy with private students and work and preparing for this mission and trying to keep some semblance of a social life. I've been having a lot of fun, actually. I hope everyone is well, and I wish Brandi the best of luck! Definitely keep us updated as to where you end up. Maybe close enough to visit!

this is me signing out of this super hi-tech blog...
Brittany

Greetings for Wisconsin

Hey, this is Marty for those of you that know me. I graduated in May with my Master's in Computer Science and got a job doing software verification a couple of weeks later. Sheila and I are now living in Germantown just north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Let me just say that after 20 years of school, real life is great! I'm enjoying the job -- challenging, yet relaxing. Oh yeah... and it's nice to have an income.

Sheila and I want to buy a Wii, so let us know if you have any suggestions for 2-player games.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Change of plans...

Hey, everybody:

Just an update. I have been released from the Officer Candidate School for medical reasons. When I applied for the program, I had to get a waiver for a diagnosis I recieved in 2001. The high stress of the training environment triggered my condition, so the Navy is taking steps to make sure I get treatment, and the leadership has to discuss during this next week whether I will be released back into the civilian world or if I will be serving out the enlistment contract I had to sign to join the program.

Don't worry about my health. I am okay, and the Navy will pay all the costs of treatment. I was a little disappointed about not completing the training at first, but after a few hours I did not feel so bad about it. I am kind of excited to see where life takes me now. Life is such an adventure, and one never knows where the road leads to next, do they?

I'll get you updates when I know what's going to happen!

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Back in touch just in time

Ross and I just found out . . . we're having a baby. I'm six weeks along and due April 29th. I got in touch with you guys just in time for presents. Woo hoo!!! Just kidding. We're pretty excited though.

Anyone tried to get Mara in the loop on this blog? I have smileyjane_99@hotmail.com as her email address but don't know how to invite anyone. Help?

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Hey Guys

I think most of you know that I recently graduated, and I am going back into the Navy. I got my orders and my flight itinerary. I will be leaving this Saturday (September 8th) for Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI. I am excited and nervous and all that fun stuff that goes with big life changes. I will not be able to access the internet for a while, so I gave my password to Mike since I am the moderator of this blog, and it appears to be a one moderator only kind of deal. If I say something really silly and out-of-character (or at least really out-of-character), you might want to question the true source of the comment. Just a heads-up.