Spring, Much Needed, Break

My brothers and I went down to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for spring break. My dad's family lives down there (I know, right?) and we had a week of beautiful weather. We're now back in DC, and it's 90 degrees in April. BLAH. I think the most fun thing we did, other than soak in the sun, was visit Alligator Adventure which is...you guessed it...an alligator farm. I immediately thought of the movie 'Joe Dirt' so I went around the park all day saying, "Rule number 1...I'm number one. Rule number 2...the croc's number 2!" It was so great to see the family.

Fear the Turtle!

Ahhh...how I love March Madness. Maryland earned big props this year by our star senior point guard earning ACC Player of the Year. I'm going to miss that Venezuelan spirit and accent. Maryland won't be the same without you, Greivis Vasquez. And Coach Gary...it wouldn't be Garyland (I mean, Maryland) without Gary Williams, aka ACC Coach of the Year. Fear the turtle...hell in a shell! The Blue Devils can suck it.

After the Snow

After a week and a half of cabin fever, we groaned and complained about being back at school. But what a great return...my basketball team went on to win their last game, after coming back from a 9-point deficit! I was so proud of this fantastic group of girls! I introduced Ashley and Brittney to The Legwarmers...I think they thought dressing up was the most fun part of the night! :)

6 days and counting...literally.

I know it sounds ridiculous...everybody wants a snow day, to take a break from the grind. But this is day 6, and I won't be returning to school for 5 MORE DAYS. I didn't think I could actually miss my class; all 18 of them. I am slowly going insane. Not to mention fat. If I trek down the street to see if the McDonalds is open, that counts as exercise...right?

I'm not a witch; I'm your wife

With Valentine's day being a week away, I started thinking about families and marriage. I've gotten into genealogy over these past few years-several of my ancestors married twice, if his or her spouse died, but most had long marriages, with plenty of kids. Were they happy? I hope so. I like to think so. So here's to my grandparents, who brought both of my parents into this world...without all of them, there would be no Erin Peer.

Thar she SNOWS!

Yikes...it hit accurately, and it hit hard. I think the total came in at 24" where we live. And again, it happened on the weekend, so the missed work opportunities will be minimal (tear). Ashley and I made the best of it and played with our neighbor Sarah, helped paint a mural in her apartment and just talked, laughed, watched movies and bonded. Quite frankly, the best quality time I've had in a while!

I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller...

I love my Nate! Even if he is a Patriots fan. You know I enjoyed every moment of the Raven's whooping on them during the playoffs. Brady, you are a fine looking man, but you were very much a pansy that week. Nate has such a good heart, and has taken pity on a poor 5th grade teacher by taking me to two Celtics games this season. Yes, I know I'm wearing a Wizards sweatshirt...I still root for my hometeam, despite their bumbling ridiculousness and gun-toting suspended star player. I'm not a fair-weather fan. But speaking of fair...Nate and I kind of look like siblings with our reddish hair and pale freckled skin... ;)

Life without sports is no life at all

I know there's a good chance one day I'll meet a dashing young man who will want to marry me. And there's a good chance we may end up moving to another state (even another country...?) And my annual tradition of going to Maryland games with Dad will come to an end. But until that time happens, FEAR THE TURTLE. We haven't missed a year since I started going to Maryland in 2003. Even when I had the swine flu this past Homecoming, I was determined to go and that we did, in the pouring rain. I love the Terps, and I love my dad. I bleed red, white, black and gold.

More December happenings...

December was such a crazy month...in fact, this past fall flew by. Between the new job and coaching, getting the swine flu, and preparing for a new roommate, the end of 2009 was a blur. The week before Christmas the east coast got an unexpected snow storm. The sad part was we were already on break for the holidays, so we didn't get to fully enjoy having a 'snow day.' However, those school systems are now having to make up the time somehow, so I'm not too broken up about it! We got about 18", but that didn't stop me from buying a Christmas tree (appropriately sized for my condo :) and seeing Laura when she came to town. She, like every other visitor, just had to try my inversion machine. When the snow hit, I was snug at the Bigham's house, spending time with them and my pup. All in all, good riddance to 2009 and here's to a less stressful 2010.