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the good, the bad, and the ugly. February 10, 2010
As you can imagine, Alex & I are pretty busy lately with the whole “house buying” process underway. It’s a big step, and we are pretty excited!! The bad thing is, we are in this apartment for at least 2 more weeks and it uses oil for fuel. We are getting really low on oil and that’s not cool b/c you have to buy at least half a tank at a time (150 gallons), which is about 400.00. Which wouldn’t be a big deal if we were going to be here and using it all, but we’re not. We wouldn’t even get through 200.00 worth. It’s frustrating because it wouldn’t be that bad if it wasn’t that cold out (like it was about a week ago)…but of course, this winter storm had to bombard us at just the wrong time. We aren’t sure what we’re gonna do. You can fill up a gas can full of oil in town, but that only lasts about a day and it’s kind of tedious, filling up that can over and over. Bleh
I have some good news to share though: I’m doing awesome in school! I’m so proud of myself. 
I got an A in my first class, and I am currently in my Math class. So far we have only taken one exam and had lots of homework, but I’ve done awesome on the homework and I got a 100% on my exam. If you know me even the slightest bit, you should be like “woah!” I am not a math person. I am an English & Social Sciences type of person. I don’t know if it’s because I’m older and trying harder, or what, but I love math right now. It’s so much fun getting assigned problems to solve and finding out when you get them all right! I am hoping that I get scheduled into my next required math class right after this one, so I can stay in the groove.
Earlier today, I went to get a pair of socks out of my closet and my cat was laying in the drawer. It was pretty cute and very surprising…scared me to death! lol
That’s all I’ve got…later!
Big news for the Buflers’! January 20, 2010
We were pre-approved to buy the home that we want in Hamilton! We waited all morning and afternoon yesterday for the official phone call. We were farting around IKEA when we got the call and I think Alex and I both jumped in the air, we were so excited! I want to show you all pictures and tell you all about it, but it’s probably bad luck or something. I will say the general discription–3 bdrooms, 2 full (beautiful) bathrooms, an insanely cute kitchen, and a backyard that looks like a park..complete with 2 willow trees! hehe I can’t wait to show you guys. Hopefully if all goes smoothly and as planned, we will be moving into the house at the beginning of March! Yippee!
….la la la HALF way through January already! January 14, 2010
I am happy to announce that I’m going full steam ahead with my resolutions!! …and then some! I’ve been painting my nails regularly so that I won’t bite them. It’s really sad that I am such a child that I have to put nasty crap on my nails to keep from chewing on them. haha Also, Alex & I have hit the gym for an hour + everyday. He’s been putting some major mileage on the track, while I’ve been hitting the elliptical & bikes a lot. Yesterday I took a spinning class that was an hour long fight to the death…I swear to God I’ve never felt so pushed in my life. haha I loveddd it though! It feels so good to finish a class and know you gave it all you had. The instructor was great too…which always helps! Today I took “Awesome Arms”…obvious what that was all about. It was insane..my arms are still crying. I had to get a can of beans off the top shelf in Kroger afterwards and it hurt sooo bad! lol Happy to report that our bodies are quickly trimming & slimming.
As far as school goes, I’m really happy! I have yet to miss any classes and I’ve got a 98.6 in the class. I had to take a placement test yesterday to see what my class will be next month. It was over reading, writing & math. It took about 2 hours to finish and we got the results today. Basically, however you did on the test determined what your class will be next month. I got ALL possible points on the Reading portion except 2. I got all but 1 possible point on the writing portion. Holler! As I expected…not so pretty on the math portion. I haven’t taken a math class since my senior year of High School. So next month I will be in a prep math class before I move on to my next class…thank god our classes are only a month long. I stinking hate math. My mind doesn’t think like that…
Hate to cut things short, but Alex & I are about to watch a movie! G’luck keeping up with your resolutions!!
Emmy Buflerrrr
Baby, it’s cold outside.. January 8, 2010
First week of school is done! Woohoohoohoo I’m very happy to report that I am enjoying it ever so much and it’s flying by! Alex & I have been driving around Hamilton all week looking at houses. I want to buy so bad. We both do. It’s the best time..and the tax credit was extended. If we are able to get a loan, we hope to buy soon.
I used my amazon gift cards tonight..I bought a few books. 2 about religion & 1 called The Kind Diet. I’m excited to get them!! The Kind Diet is about the vegan lifestyle.
We took the doggies outside to play in the snow earlier and it was sooo cute!! Harper loves it! We were covering her in it and she was sooo happy! haha I love my family
KEEP WARM!! Snuggle up with the one you love <3
So this is the new year… January 3, 2010
I start class tomorrow! I’m so excited I went to Orientation on the 30th at my school and got to see everyone that I’ll be taking classes with. Everyone seems really nice! We got to hear a lot more about the program and meet our advisors, etc. We also found out about some of the clinics and places we will be going in the future. It sounds like the woman who runs the program has really made something of it in the short amount of time they’ve had. Long story short…everything sounds great and I can’t wait to get started!
New Year’s Eve was pretty low key for us this year. We went to BW3′s with David Armacost & Emily Repp for dinner and then headed to their place for the evening. We played a funny game, had some drinks, and watched the New Year’s special…but we didn’t listen to it…we listened to other music and pretended the real singers were singing it. I don’t know if you watched it or not..but it was especially retarded this year. One of the singers was a boy, who couldn’t have been a day over 14 years old. Another one was a young girl who was dressed like skank…I felt like a molester watching her do her act on TV. It was really awkward for all of us…lol. I think I’m getting old…haha We went home around 1:30 and collapsed into bed.
Yesterday was pretty fun! Alex & I went to Richmond for a few hours because I had a hair appointment and we had some things to bring to Goodwill. I dyed my hair a little darker than my natural color bc I want to grown out my hair and get back to my natural color. Alex likes it..that’s all I care about. We had Little Sheba’s for lupper and headed home. Later in the evening we met up with one of Alex’s friends from college (who now lives in Buffalo, NY) at Steinkeller’s for a couple of drinks. It was sooo cold when we came home. Brrrr…
Today is a good day for me…I don’t work…and I don’t have any errands to do (except groceries later)…so right now I’m enjoying my dogs & finishing up some cleaning around the apartment. Bug is passed out on my tummy…she’s so cute. She’s been sleeping between Alex & I lately. I don’t know how she manages to wake up every morning with her life…we both toss & turn so much. I think she just likes to be with us and it’s a lot warmer than being on the floor. I imagine it’s pretty hard to stay warm when you’re a munchkin.
Have a great year & stay warm!!
Cold nights, warm fires, and white wine…. December 22, 2009
Christmas cards are in the mail. To save some paper (and time), we decided to update everyone on our year with a blog instead of a newsletter…
So wow, it’s almost 2010! 2009 has blown by and a lottttt has happened!
We got engaged, got married, moved out of town, got our two babies, Harper (the Pit Bull mix) & Bug (the feisty Chihuahua), lost my Papaw to a fast battle with Cancer, spent a lot of time visiting friends & family in Kentucky, Tennessee, Chicago, & Grand Rapids, made our apartment into a home, got my first car..a Honda Element, saw several good shows…Wolf Parade & Against Me! were my favorite. We spent most of our time away from work hiking, watching movies, or drinking around our fire pit on the back porch with friends. It’s been a wonderful, crazy year and we are so happy to have spent it together.
The year ahead looks like this…
Alex got a promotion at work so he will be busy in his position, working for Miami. I am starting classes on January 4th for my Veterinary Tech program! Woohoo! I will also be working still at Cincinnati Tan. We will probably be staying at the apartment for at least another year. Possibly longer…until I’m done with school. We get a really great deal out here and it’s nice having the fenced in yard for the dogs.
Our 2010 resolutions are looking like this..
Alex-
1. Forget to bite my nails. (haha)
2. Exercise
3. Cook more/eat out less
4. Save money
5. Train Harper (l0l)
Emmy-
1. Take a vacation via Train
2. Exercise more
3. Cook more
4. Get A’s in all of my classes
5. Don’t get pregnant. hahaha j/k…but seriously.
Stay in touch with us! If you ever want to hang out or visit just let us know! We love you all and hope you have a great Christmas with your families!!
A&E
a quick post.. December 17, 2009
I can’t write much because I have to shower before work, but…I just couldn’t help posting a tiny blog.
I’m so excited for Saturday! I get certified for my job..my Dad graduates from the University of Dayton with his masters in Education..it’s Christmas with my Dad’s family..and Saturday night my best friend and her man are coming down to Oxford to visit!
Did I mention that I can’t wait to start January classes? I am two years away from being a Veterinary Technician! That’s so soon!
I finished our Christmas cards last night…over 90 of them! AHH! They are ready to be dropped in a big blue mail bin and sent off to the people we love..
More later!
all we need is love.. December 15, 2009
I love my husband. He is my absolute best friend..the best friend I have ever, and will ever have. Sometimes it amazes me how happy I feel on a regular basis. It seriously blows my mind that I still feel so insane about him….in the past these kind of feelings have wore off easily after a couple of months with someone. The other night Alex & I were on our way home together and I said something that made him laugh and he said “You’re my best friend..” It makes my head spin just thinking about it. Nothing makes me more happy than knowing that my Alex loves me just as much as I love him. Enough with all of the mushy stuff..it’s just on my mind.
On another note…I have lots of fun things to share!
–our apartment looks sooo cute!…paint does wonders in any space! you should visit us & see for yourself.
–I can’t wait to start classes on January 4th!
–Alex & I got 3 grocery bags fullllll of books for less than $15 at Valley Thrift in Hamilton. We always have the best luck there.
–I think I’m going to get to volunteer at a local Animal Hospital here in Oxford!! Woop Woop!
–I love my job & the girlies I work with..
—-I can’t wait for xmas! Alex & I aren’t even doing presents this year…but I just love the holidays and he is the only gift that I need. <3
peace & love be with you!
ps, i love you… December 9, 2009
I had the worst dream of my entire life last night..don’t judge me for the weirdness/impossible details of this dream…my brain does wack stuff when I let it rest. I had a dream…and I don’t remember what happened in the dream up until this exact point..
So…I was really small…like the size of a lint roller. (LOL)…we’re off to a great start, right? I’m sitting on top of a Dinosaur, next to the ocean…cleaning it’s neck. It’s a friendly herbavore. Well…Mr. Dinosaur decided to move the wrong way and knocked me off his kneck and down his tail and onto the beach..right next to the water. Considering I am so small…the water easily sweeps me out as the tide comes in. I forgot to mention that my trusty dog, Harper is with me. So we are both swimming for our lives and thinking we are going to drown and out of no where, a whale swallows us. I know this dream just keeps getting weirder and weirder…hold on. So we are inside of Mr. Blue for about a year (maybe longer)…living Pinnochio style…finally the big guy burps us up onto a beach one day. Somehow…we are normal size again. We have no money, but eventually we make it back home (somehow). I knock on the door…tears in my eyes because I haven’t seen my husband in over a year and I’m sure he probably thinks I’m dead, but I can’t wait to hug him..well he opens the door and is so happy to see us but won’t touch me or anything…turns out that he married someone else while I’m gone! Someone I don’t even know… 
Now I know that this is totally never going to happen and it’s just a bizarre dream…but I woke up crying so hard. It was awful..pleading with him to hold me and to make everything right again..but he can’t because he’s gone and married someone else. lol It was the worst feeling I’ve ever felt…I really don’t think I could live if I ever lost Alex…in any way. So…Alex…stay alive! Be safe! Don’t get married if you don’t see me around for a while..lol..unless they find my body. ;-P It sucked because I had this dream and it was what I woke up and started my day to…so all day I have felt like I’m in mourning over something that didn’t even happen…it’s nuts! I love the kid so much…My Granny used to say “I love you so much, I can’t let you go!”…I get it now.
