11.28.2009
design help needed
CJ and I are starting a new project (more on that later), and I'm in need of some cabinet knobs. I'm not looking for the standard, brushed ones that you might find in any home improvement store, but cute, different ones. I've already looked online at Anthropologie and might stop at some antique stores. In the meantime, does anyone know of some websites or stores that might sell some cute knobs?
11.27.2009
accounting 101
Only 21 more months of grad school left! I've finished my first two classes and now am enrolled in my three week-long pass/fail prerequisite accounting course. I have to pass this course in order to move on to Advanced Managerial Accounting, which I hardly feel qualified for, even with a prereq under my belt. I was a Political Science and History major, for goodness sake! I met the math requirement in college by taking the very most basic math course available (which was a joke -- the prof taught us how to decode zip codes, which is hardly useful information). I haven't thought this much about math since senior year in Mrs. Harris's class!
The downside is obviously that I've never taken anything similar to accounting. Prior to this first class, I was a tiny bit stressed out, because I couldn't comprehend debits and credits. To me, debits mean to subtract, and credits mean to add. Not in accounting! In accounting, debits are on the left and credits are on the right, and they can both mean to add or subtract, depending on the transaction. I stressed out for hours over this one little fact I couldn't comprehend, but luckily, the instructor explained everything. Debits and credits still seem illogical, so I guess I'm just going to have to accept it and move on.
The plus side is that now I feel like I'm in a real graduate course. I felt like these last two classes were a waste of my time. I don't need class time to work on my homework, thank you very much. I'll sit at home and do it on my own time. So even though I've moved on to the tougher phase, at least I feel like I'm starting to get our money's worth.
The downside is obviously that I've never taken anything similar to accounting. Prior to this first class, I was a tiny bit stressed out, because I couldn't comprehend debits and credits. To me, debits mean to subtract, and credits mean to add. Not in accounting! In accounting, debits are on the left and credits are on the right, and they can both mean to add or subtract, depending on the transaction. I stressed out for hours over this one little fact I couldn't comprehend, but luckily, the instructor explained everything. Debits and credits still seem illogical, so I guess I'm just going to have to accept it and move on.
The plus side is that now I feel like I'm in a real graduate course. I felt like these last two classes were a waste of my time. I don't need class time to work on my homework, thank you very much. I'll sit at home and do it on my own time. So even though I've moved on to the tougher phase, at least I feel like I'm starting to get our money's worth.
11.26.2009
happy thanksgiving!
God is good, and all the time.
I won't start a list of everything CJ and I are thankful for this year. Just know that the list would be lengthy, and that we've been blessed immensely.
I was just reminded of that very important lesson this week -- that God is always good. Sometimes I think it's easy to forget or ignore. He always takes care of us, no matter if we think we're on top of the world or if we think the world is crashing down on us. I knew this of course, but was reminded of this when some friends of ours got some of the best news this week, and I was just reminded once again of His greatness and His perfect timing.
Happy Thanksgiving.
I won't start a list of everything CJ and I are thankful for this year. Just know that the list would be lengthy, and that we've been blessed immensely.
I was just reminded of that very important lesson this week -- that God is always good. Sometimes I think it's easy to forget or ignore. He always takes care of us, no matter if we think we're on top of the world or if we think the world is crashing down on us. I knew this of course, but was reminded of this when some friends of ours got some of the best news this week, and I was just reminded once again of His greatness and His perfect timing.
Happy Thanksgiving.
11.25.2009
one step closer
CJ finished up his online class this week, and needless to say, he's breathing a huge sigh of relief.
CJ thought this class would be a breeze, simply because it was online. He should have known by the title -- British Literature Post 1800 -- that it wouldn't have been. This professor was a little hardcore, and he had more work for that one online class than he had with his three in-person classes at ISU.
His final was the worst of all. There were fifty-six questions, and he was allowed to cross out six questions he didn't know. The questions were short answer, and CJ said it looked like the professor had picked random books by authors they had studied and then opened those books up to a random page and picked a random quote. Then he had to identify the author, book, and some other information about the quote. Needless to say, he squeaked by.
So he's almost there -- we hope -- so prayers would be much appreciated in these upcoming weeks.
CJ thought this class would be a breeze, simply because it was online. He should have known by the title -- British Literature Post 1800 -- that it wouldn't have been. This professor was a little hardcore, and he had more work for that one online class than he had with his three in-person classes at ISU.
His final was the worst of all. There were fifty-six questions, and he was allowed to cross out six questions he didn't know. The questions were short answer, and CJ said it looked like the professor had picked random books by authors they had studied and then opened those books up to a random page and picked a random quote. Then he had to identify the author, book, and some other information about the quote. Needless to say, he squeaked by.
So he's almost there -- we hope -- so prayers would be much appreciated in these upcoming weeks.
11.24.2009
henry & his dragon
Several months ago, I bought Henry this cute stuffed sheep, and he adored it. He'd carry it in his mouth everywhere and wouldn't part with it. He loved it so much he started to rip it up, so I had to put it in the trash. He loved it so much that he kept pulling it out of the trash after I'd throw it away. I finally disposed of it properly, but I felt really bad doing it, because he'd go around looking for it. We replaced anything stuffed with hard plastic toys and decided that until he was older, we wouldn't buy any stuffed animals for him.
Anyway, the Greenwood mall recently opened a pet boutique, Moochie & Co. The woman working there was talking to us about the toys, including the "indestructible" stuffed animals. At this point, I looked at her skeptically and asked, "Do you have a dog?" I didn't exactly mean for it to come out that way, but I also didn't want to take advice from a stranger who could very well have a docile, three pound dog at home.
This, in short, is how Henry ended up with a new stuffed dragon. So far, he's only chewed off a few of its horn things on the back -- the ones we're sure weren't reinforced -- but the dragon is still alive and kicking. He's already grown quite attached to it, so I'm hoping this one will stick around for awhile. (Plus, it is kind of cute.)
(By the way, if you live in the area and haven't been yet, Moochie & Co. is pretty cute and it's worth a visit!)
11.23.2009
just like kids
Is having both a dog and cat what it's like to have two kids? Since I don't have any siblings, I think I'm getting a taste of what it must have been like to grow up with a brother or sister. And I can't say that I like it. (So, thanks, Mom & Dad, for no siblings!)
Bridget has evolved since we brought Henry home. I don't think she's afraid of Henry, nor do I think she absolutely hates him. Really, I think he just annoys her. A lot. I don't think he deliberately tries to annoy her, but genuinely wants to play with her. Usually once a day (or several times a day, if he really wants to annoy me), Henry will bolt into our bedroom to corner her. When he first did that, she sat underneath our bed in the middle so he couldn't get to her. Now she jumps out from underneath the bed to swat at him. I've seen her grab his eyelid with her claw and pull (several times, actually), but this doesn't seem to hurt him -- just encourages him to keep "playing."
On the other hand, Bridget has figured out how to push Henry's buttons. We've been putting him on his lead in the backyard so he can run and play and so that we can get a little peace and quiet. Bridget has started to take advantage of this though. Last week, I put him outside and left the door open. Bridget then came out of the bedroom and walked right into his line of vision -- and knew it. He started to go crazy, yipping, jumping, and annoying me and our neighbors alike, I'm sure. She'd retreat to the bedroom, and then repeat this process. I finally had to let him back in because he was so loud. Then yesterday, I had him outside all afternoon. After awhile, he started barking at the side of the house, so I looked to see what was going on -- nothing. Thirty seconds later, he started barking again, so I walked outside to see what he was looking at, and sure enough, there was Bridget. She'd gotten up from her nap and was sitting at the window, looking quite smug.
I find this behavior a tad bit annoying, but I guess I should get used to it, because I imagine it's a lot worse when there are children involved. Maybe we should push that kid timeline back a little further...
Bridget has evolved since we brought Henry home. I don't think she's afraid of Henry, nor do I think she absolutely hates him. Really, I think he just annoys her. A lot. I don't think he deliberately tries to annoy her, but genuinely wants to play with her. Usually once a day (or several times a day, if he really wants to annoy me), Henry will bolt into our bedroom to corner her. When he first did that, she sat underneath our bed in the middle so he couldn't get to her. Now she jumps out from underneath the bed to swat at him. I've seen her grab his eyelid with her claw and pull (several times, actually), but this doesn't seem to hurt him -- just encourages him to keep "playing."
On the other hand, Bridget has figured out how to push Henry's buttons. We've been putting him on his lead in the backyard so he can run and play and so that we can get a little peace and quiet. Bridget has started to take advantage of this though. Last week, I put him outside and left the door open. Bridget then came out of the bedroom and walked right into his line of vision -- and knew it. He started to go crazy, yipping, jumping, and annoying me and our neighbors alike, I'm sure. She'd retreat to the bedroom, and then repeat this process. I finally had to let him back in because he was so loud. Then yesterday, I had him outside all afternoon. After awhile, he started barking at the side of the house, so I looked to see what was going on -- nothing. Thirty seconds later, he started barking again, so I walked outside to see what he was looking at, and sure enough, there was Bridget. She'd gotten up from her nap and was sitting at the window, looking quite smug.
I find this behavior a tad bit annoying, but I guess I should get used to it, because I imagine it's a lot worse when there are children involved. Maybe we should push that kid timeline back a little further...
11.22.2009
my kitchen battle
Visual aids never hurt, right?
I think many people assume I'm not a good cook. I imagine most, if not all, of these people came to this conclusion simply because I readily admit I don't like to cook. Big distinction there. While I may have kitchen disasters like anyone else (chocolate chili, anyone?), I'm actually not that bad of a cook -- promise.
Eggs, though, are a different story. Omelettes turn out okay. They're usually done, they just don't end up looking appetizing. I can scramble eggs, but that's really not my preferred type of egg. I can boil eggs, but I usually end up overcooking them. I think I attempted to fry an egg once, and it was a disaster and I never wanted to try it again.
CJ has recently introduced me to frogs in the hole (I think most other people call them eggs in a basket). It's almost like his specialty, and because I've taken such a liking to them, we're having them on average once a week. They're quick and easy to make -- just some bread, butter, and eggs -- so I've been attempting to make them for dinner when CJ has been at work.
And, it's been a disaster. The first time, I burnt them. The second time I overcooked the eggs. (I threw those in the trash, which Henry promptly dug out and ate. He didn't seem to mind.) But, the third time was a charm! I was so excited I had to take a picture (helps the blog be a little more interesting, no?), and I also had to call CJ at work to tell him.
Maybe this will give me more confidence to try other types of eggs?
11.21.2009
birthday presents
I finally got my snuggie! And it's huge.
It always, always pays to follow the list. Each year, I put out a joint birthday/Christmas list to save time. The two dates fall so closely together, that I might as well just write down everything once.
For my birthday last year, CJ got me a framed picture of the Monet painting he proposed in front of. I'd be surprised if he'd ever be able to top that gift.
I think he knows that too, so he went off the list, and got me a snuggie, a scarf from the Gap (which I had conveniently emailed him a link to back in August), and Wii Fit.
Can I just say how much I love Wii Fit? (Surprised both of us.) It's not as good as going to the gym and working up a really good sweat, but it's better than just vegging out on the couch. Anyone who has already created a mii character on our Wii is on there as well, working out with me. Several months ago, our minister had a sermon series called "Bii Fit" and the graphics were mii characters of the ministers and then Jesus (since that was the real point of it). So CJ created a Jesus character on our Wii. Probably strange, yes, but on the other hand (and this is probably strange too), it's a little comforting having Jesus work out with you -- jogging next to you, doing step aerobics right next to you, cheering for you. I love the yoga (I feel like I actually do it halfway right with this), and the hula hoops, and even the step aerobics. So anyway, if you have a Wii, go out and get the Wii Fit and thank me later.
Oh, and I don't want the FCC to come after me, so Snuggie, Gap, Nintendo, or any other company mentioned in this post didn't pay me to say a thing about their products. In fact, my money paid for these things and like a good consumer, I wanted to share my experience with others. (Is that a good enough disclaimer to keep me from getting fined? Ridiculous.)
11.20.2009
the joys of homeownership, part 23985
There's always something to do with a house, isn't there? If something's not broken, something needs to be painted, rearranged, changed, ectetera.
Our drama this week was our thermostat. Last spring when we were doing our major renovations, we bought a programmable thermostat because I was convinced that a) it would be a cinch to install and b) it would save us lots of money on our electric bill. CJ was not convinced of either, especially that he would be able to install it himself.
After much persuasion -- rather, nagging -- CJ finally installed the thermostat. We didn't notice much savings on our electrical bill (probably because I like to keep it a chilly 67 degrees in the summer), but he seemed to do it right.
Fast forward to fall.
Up until this week, the indoor temperature remained in the 70s, so I hadn't turned on our heat. I finally broke down a few nights ago and flipped the heat on. Within an hour, it went from 69 degrees to 79 degrees, when I had it set for 70. I figured I probably had it on the wrong setting, but I still couldn't get it to cool down, so I shut it off for the night. We waited a few days, turned it on, and it got up to 81 degrees in about an hour. CJ checked the owners' manual, which said for programmable thermostats with more than four wires (ours had seven), it was strongly advised that you have a certified electrician handle the installation.
Then came the big I told you so.
Thanks to Angie's List, CJ was able to find an electrician who came out this afternoon and was able to install a new thermostat (non-programmable, but he explained with our heat pump, we really wouldn't save much money with a programmable thermostat ... who knew we even had a heat pump?), hopefully saving our house from going up in flames.
Lesson learned? There are just some things you pay someone else to do. We're adding this to our growing list. And maybe through our pocketbook is the best way for us to learn.
Our drama this week was our thermostat. Last spring when we were doing our major renovations, we bought a programmable thermostat because I was convinced that a) it would be a cinch to install and b) it would save us lots of money on our electric bill. CJ was not convinced of either, especially that he would be able to install it himself.
After much persuasion -- rather, nagging -- CJ finally installed the thermostat. We didn't notice much savings on our electrical bill (probably because I like to keep it a chilly 67 degrees in the summer), but he seemed to do it right.
Fast forward to fall.
Up until this week, the indoor temperature remained in the 70s, so I hadn't turned on our heat. I finally broke down a few nights ago and flipped the heat on. Within an hour, it went from 69 degrees to 79 degrees, when I had it set for 70. I figured I probably had it on the wrong setting, but I still couldn't get it to cool down, so I shut it off for the night. We waited a few days, turned it on, and it got up to 81 degrees in about an hour. CJ checked the owners' manual, which said for programmable thermostats with more than four wires (ours had seven), it was strongly advised that you have a certified electrician handle the installation.
Then came the big I told you so.
Thanks to Angie's List, CJ was able to find an electrician who came out this afternoon and was able to install a new thermostat (non-programmable, but he explained with our heat pump, we really wouldn't save much money with a programmable thermostat ... who knew we even had a heat pump?), hopefully saving our house from going up in flames.
Lesson learned? There are just some things you pay someone else to do. We're adding this to our growing list. And maybe through our pocketbook is the best way for us to learn.
11.15.2009
weekend in review
Minus CJ having to work on Friday, this has been a good weekend for us -- one of those with the perfect mix of having fun and getting work done.
Henry had a big day yesterday. We toured Barkefellers on the very, very far southside of Indianapolis. It's a new business that does grooming, boarding, and day care for pets. We realize this is partially ridiculous, but we've been considering it as an option for those days when CJ is at work. Unfortunately we wouldn't be able to send him there very often -- maybe only twice a month -- but it'd allow him to run out a lot of energy on those days and it'd acclimate him to other dogs as well. After our tour, we then took him to be groomed. Such little activity, and he was exhausted by the time he got home.
While Henry was at his grooming appointment, we went to the library's book sale. The library has this sale every two to four months to get rid of its extra books. It's a great deal if you love to read -- all hardbacks are $2, softcovers are $.50-$1, and magazines are $.10. I didn't get many books this time around (CJ did), but I did stock up on lots of magazines, including several Rachael Ray and Cooking Light magazines. (Check out the library's website at http://www.imcpl.org/ for dates if you're interested!)
We went to church today and then grilled out, digging into the giant pork loin roast we bought at Sam's Club this week (over 7 pounds for $11!) and eating our first batch of green beans my mom and I put up this summer. I'm pleased to report that CJ fertilized the yard and planted new grass. (Dad, you can quit asking now.) And I spent a part of the afternoon studying for my upcoming Accounting class.
So overall, a good weekend -- just needed to be longer!
Henry had a big day yesterday. We toured Barkefellers on the very, very far southside of Indianapolis. It's a new business that does grooming, boarding, and day care for pets. We realize this is partially ridiculous, but we've been considering it as an option for those days when CJ is at work. Unfortunately we wouldn't be able to send him there very often -- maybe only twice a month -- but it'd allow him to run out a lot of energy on those days and it'd acclimate him to other dogs as well. After our tour, we then took him to be groomed. Such little activity, and he was exhausted by the time he got home.
While Henry was at his grooming appointment, we went to the library's book sale. The library has this sale every two to four months to get rid of its extra books. It's a great deal if you love to read -- all hardbacks are $2, softcovers are $.50-$1, and magazines are $.10. I didn't get many books this time around (CJ did), but I did stock up on lots of magazines, including several Rachael Ray and Cooking Light magazines. (Check out the library's website at http://www.imcpl.org/ for dates if you're interested!)
We went to church today and then grilled out, digging into the giant pork loin roast we bought at Sam's Club this week (over 7 pounds for $11!) and eating our first batch of green beans my mom and I put up this summer. I'm pleased to report that CJ fertilized the yard and planted new grass. (Dad, you can quit asking now.) And I spent a part of the afternoon studying for my upcoming Accounting class.
So overall, a good weekend -- just needed to be longer!
11.14.2009
bridget
Bridget's typical "pet me" stance
Nothing new with Bridget, of course, but I feel like Henry steals her thunder sometimes and that maybe she was deserving of a little blog love.
11.11.2009
julie & julia - the book
Books are, in most cases, far superior to a movie adaptation. I can't think of a single movie, at least not before drinking my first cup of coffee this morning, that was better than the book. But...
I've been really disappointed with Julie and Julia. I loved the movie. I'm inspired to try out Julia Child's French cooking. (Are you reading, Mom? I really want that cookbook I put on my Christmas list!) But this book ... I don't know. I feel like I'm forcing it -- that I have this notion that I have to love every book I pick up. And maybe the problem is that Meryl Streep is a genius in all of her movies and that Amy Adams plays this sweet, earnest woman. In the book, there's very little Julia Child and more Julie Powell, and the Julie Powell in the book is not the same one played in the movie. I can't place my finger on it ... Maybe it's because the real Julie drops the f bomb in her book fairly often? And while I'm sure she's a sweet woman in life, there's just a disconnect between the book and the character on the screen -- so maybe she was portrayed inaccurately?
My recommendation? Rent or buy the movie when it comes out next month, and leave the book at the library.
I've been really disappointed with Julie and Julia. I loved the movie. I'm inspired to try out Julia Child's French cooking. (Are you reading, Mom? I really want that cookbook I put on my Christmas list!) But this book ... I don't know. I feel like I'm forcing it -- that I have this notion that I have to love every book I pick up. And maybe the problem is that Meryl Streep is a genius in all of her movies and that Amy Adams plays this sweet, earnest woman. In the book, there's very little Julia Child and more Julie Powell, and the Julie Powell in the book is not the same one played in the movie. I can't place my finger on it ... Maybe it's because the real Julie drops the f bomb in her book fairly often? And while I'm sure she's a sweet woman in life, there's just a disconnect between the book and the character on the screen -- so maybe she was portrayed inaccurately?
My recommendation? Rent or buy the movie when it comes out next month, and leave the book at the library.
11.08.2009
amish country
On Saturday, I went with my friends Chelynne and Julie to Nappanee to visit Amish Country. Chelynne is really, really into the Amish (don't ask me why), so that's why we went. Nothing like spending your birthday with the Amish. :)
We went to Amish Acres, this antiques/crafts mall (which really didn't have a whole lot), to this cute corner coffee shop, and to Rentown. I'm still not exactly sure what Rentown is. The name indicates it's a town, but it was more like a few "commercial" buildings in one little area, and that was it. The store sold a lot of homemade goods plus stuff we'd find in stores here. Chelynne and I stocked up on big chunks of cheese (I got nearly 3 pounds of colby jack for $4.50!), Bremen-made jams (strawberry rhubarb for me), and some Amish peanut butter for her.
The highlight of the trip (most of all for Chelynne) was visiting an actual Amish family. Let's just say I was a little apprehensive about meeting them. I mean, how awkward can it get?! So here's what happened:
Julie is from Nappanee, so she had her mom do a little reconnaissance work to find some Amish people to visit. We ended up setting up a "meeting" with Ida Mae, Julie's aunt's Amish cleaning lady, at 5 pm. As we drove to Ida Mae's house, we of course got stuck behind a horse and buggy, right before the road we needed to turn down. Of course the horse and buggy turned down that road too, and of course, we passed them. Then we ended up passing the house we needed, so we turned around and drove back, just to find that buggy turning into the driveway of the same house we needed. Not awkward at all. Then we all got out, but not knowing Ida Mae from any other Amish woman in Nappanee, we had to verify that this was actually Ida Mae. Also a little uncomfortable.
I should stop here and mention that also as we got out of the car, another buggy was pulling out of the driveway. It turned out to be one of Ida Mae's daughters going on her first date -- and here we showed up. I kind of felt bad for her. What if he was from a very strict sect and didn't approve of us being there? Not to mention they probably wanted to talk to him before he took their daughter away.
Here's your question of the night. What does an Amish girl do on her first date? The answer: Goes to Applebee's with another young Amish couple.
Back to my story.
Thank goodness Ida Mae was extremely gracious and kind and opened up her home to us. They use natural gas, but no electricity. So there was a refrigerator and a stove, and they use a gas generator to pump their water. Oh, and they do have gas-powered lights -- you flip on a switch and then take a lighter to the bulbs to get them to turn on! They have a lot of normal things in their home -- stamps (like you'd use for scrapbooking), Swiffer mops, Pepsi, and gummy worms. Oh, and they also had an electric coffee maker, but CJ said they've probably rigged it to run on batteries.
So that's it. Can't say it was as awkward as it could have been, but I also probably won't be harassing the Amish anytime again soon.
We went to Amish Acres, this antiques/crafts mall (which really didn't have a whole lot), to this cute corner coffee shop, and to Rentown. I'm still not exactly sure what Rentown is. The name indicates it's a town, but it was more like a few "commercial" buildings in one little area, and that was it. The store sold a lot of homemade goods plus stuff we'd find in stores here. Chelynne and I stocked up on big chunks of cheese (I got nearly 3 pounds of colby jack for $4.50!), Bremen-made jams (strawberry rhubarb for me), and some Amish peanut butter for her.
The highlight of the trip (most of all for Chelynne) was visiting an actual Amish family. Let's just say I was a little apprehensive about meeting them. I mean, how awkward can it get?! So here's what happened:
Julie is from Nappanee, so she had her mom do a little reconnaissance work to find some Amish people to visit. We ended up setting up a "meeting" with Ida Mae, Julie's aunt's Amish cleaning lady, at 5 pm. As we drove to Ida Mae's house, we of course got stuck behind a horse and buggy, right before the road we needed to turn down. Of course the horse and buggy turned down that road too, and of course, we passed them. Then we ended up passing the house we needed, so we turned around and drove back, just to find that buggy turning into the driveway of the same house we needed. Not awkward at all. Then we all got out, but not knowing Ida Mae from any other Amish woman in Nappanee, we had to verify that this was actually Ida Mae. Also a little uncomfortable.
I should stop here and mention that also as we got out of the car, another buggy was pulling out of the driveway. It turned out to be one of Ida Mae's daughters going on her first date -- and here we showed up. I kind of felt bad for her. What if he was from a very strict sect and didn't approve of us being there? Not to mention they probably wanted to talk to him before he took their daughter away.
Here's your question of the night. What does an Amish girl do on her first date? The answer: Goes to Applebee's with another young Amish couple.
Back to my story.
Thank goodness Ida Mae was extremely gracious and kind and opened up her home to us. They use natural gas, but no electricity. So there was a refrigerator and a stove, and they use a gas generator to pump their water. Oh, and they do have gas-powered lights -- you flip on a switch and then take a lighter to the bulbs to get them to turn on! They have a lot of normal things in their home -- stamps (like you'd use for scrapbooking), Swiffer mops, Pepsi, and gummy worms. Oh, and they also had an electric coffee maker, but CJ said they've probably rigged it to run on batteries.
So that's it. Can't say it was as awkward as it could have been, but I also probably won't be harassing the Amish anytime again soon.
11.01.2009
getting away?
Our 1st anniversary is right around the corner, and CJ and I are in almost the same predicament that we were in at this time last year. Last year, we knew CJ would have the January 3rd and the 4th off, but we weren't sure we'd get a honeymoon or not (we got a short one and we're saving up money for a big blowout trip to Europe in a few years, so it all evens out). Our schedules are wearing down on us, and we're already antsy and are ready to get away from everything. Right now, CJ has to work on our anniversary (it's one thing to be a 9-5 job, it's another to have to work 24 hours), but he's going to see if he can find another time trade. If he can do that, we'd love to get away.
We went on our honeymoon to West Baden/French Lick. The hotel was lovely of course, but there wasn't a whole lot to do outside of that -- plus, it's a bit pricey. And we were just there. But because we honeymooned there, we have fond memories, and I think we'd like to go back again someday. And although we didn't love our Tennessee vacation this summer, we both agreed the best day we had there was the one day we didn't leave the cabin at all. We also liked the idea of bringing our own food and grilling out, not only to save money, but also because eating fast food gets old quick.
So, this is where you all come in, because we need ideas. Does anyone have any cabin recommendations, probably in southern Indiana? If not, maybe you have a place that would be fun to visit, keeping in mind that it will be January? Any suggestions are welcome. :)
We went on our honeymoon to West Baden/French Lick. The hotel was lovely of course, but there wasn't a whole lot to do outside of that -- plus, it's a bit pricey. And we were just there. But because we honeymooned there, we have fond memories, and I think we'd like to go back again someday. And although we didn't love our Tennessee vacation this summer, we both agreed the best day we had there was the one day we didn't leave the cabin at all. We also liked the idea of bringing our own food and grilling out, not only to save money, but also because eating fast food gets old quick.
So, this is where you all come in, because we need ideas. Does anyone have any cabin recommendations, probably in southern Indiana? If not, maybe you have a place that would be fun to visit, keeping in mind that it will be January? Any suggestions are welcome. :)
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