4th Girls-Only Trip ~ PLEASE check first post for link to new thread

[ImMarcik]

Awww sweetie, that sucks about the hours. You really need a break!

I'm booking a trip to NC to meet my brother's girlfriend and go through his things on my first day off, April 16th. I'll be there for the weekend. The good news is I will be kid free, but not sure how much of a break it will be. Probably will be some tears. But, I am very excited....Not too mention a little stressed that, that is 2 weeks before my wedding and I probably should be getting ready for that.

 

[Boo Bear]

Done. I think just about every Diva is on Facebook. Or close to it, with a few hold outs. haha

I am guilty of being a hold out. Considering that I went to art school, most of my interactions are rather... colorful and might offend people. I'm considering deleting my facebook account. There is so much drama on there.

Oh, and I'm lucky, I get to hang out with everyone in Vegas. I had sooooooo much fun last time with you and Cheryl in Kahunaville. Cannot wait to be there again.

I would LOVE to go to Vegas! I just hope I find a job in Oregon ASAP so I can afford it.

Hi friends!

Going back to work today was a total reality check--I'm getting to the point where I'm like AmySue in terms of thinking that every week that I'm still employed is a miracle... I truly despise budget cuts and I really, really, really need some pixie dust after a meeting with my boss this afternoon. He's fighting for me, but I'm still scared iykwim and the most damnable thing is that I'm not allowed to talk about it to anyone at work.

I hope everything works out in your favor.

I'm your favorite? Does that mean I can count on your vote for my shirt design?

I dig it. I'd totally rock that shirt out too!

Potential newbie to the group and all I can say is...it sounds like so much fun and if you pick a date when I'm not in school (one vote for spring break - should be the third week of March) I'm in. Otherwise, as much as I'd love to, I can't go.... again. Stupid school gets in the way of all my fun.

I feel you with the school factor. I started mingling on the Diva's forum when I was trying to finish up my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. What are you working on?

I just want to thank all of you ladies for making me feel so welcome! YAY FOR NEW FRIENDS!!!

Aren't they amazing? I haven't been the greatest person at times and my dedication slacked, but they have always made me feel welcome. I turned 25 in July and I had only been living in SoCal for a few weeks. I was extremely homesick and Cheryl said she would meet me for drinks since I was at DL alone. Well... she recruited and many more showed up than expected and I just had the time of my life. They went above and beyond and I'm so grateful that they welcomed a stranger with open and loving arms.

So to all of you ladies who were there for me on my birthday, you know who you are, and I love you for making sure I wasn't alone on my birthday!

Oh and I guess I should do introductions for those who dont know me or didnt read my last introduction on the last trip planning thread.

I'm Cathy, 35 I used to be a veterinary assistant and receptionist for years at an AAHA hospital, then I moved to Oregon wow what a difference in the standard of care! so anyway Im on a "leave" from that field until I can find something that suits me, who knows, im kinda toying around with the idea of opening a deli?!?!?

Ive been married since May of 08, yep not even two years to MY BEST FRIEND, Monte (aka DH) he drives a huge fuel tanker truck across the state and back everyday, yep hes the guy bringing the fuel to the local gas stations for you! hey dont yell at him! hes only the delivery driver!!! he didnt raise the prices!!! LOL

Ive got three kids
Luke, 15
Jake, 12
and Katelyn 8

Oh, and we have one spoiled rotten miniature poodle named Bella...shes our baby

Oh, and a little about me? My name is Jessica, but I go by Jazz - silly little nickname I picked up in speech class. I'm a Bay Area gal, I'm 23, and uh ... I'm a Disney addict. That should be a no-brainer though. Oh yeah, there's this slight hockey obsession too, but I wont go into that

Hi I'm Bridgette and I'm 25. I have a fine art degree with photography as my primary medium. I moved to California last summer to further my education in the area of digital commercial photography. I was falling deeper into debt and wasn't learning anything new so I put a halt to that. I moved back to Indiana because I had no money in January. Now I'm talking about moving to Oregon with my DBF soon and I hope it happens sooner than later! I miss him Hopefully I can land an art job without too much stress.

I love everything Disney because of the magic. It just has that vibe that is unlike anything else.

Hi! I grew up in WV, and most of my family is there now. Just thought I'd give a big WVU shout out! (I went to nursing school there!)

I have gone white water rafting on the New River through ACE camping grounds twice and I love how beautiful the view is from the river! My mom went to nursing school just a state over at UVA.

Spring Breaks Next Year

I looked up some of the larger school districts in various locations/states in the west just to get an idea of when schools will be on spring break next year.

Peoria Arizona Unified: March 14-18
Scottsdale Arizona Unified: March 14-18

San Francisco Unified School District: March 28 - April 1
Denver Public Schools: March 28 - April 1

Orange County Unified school district: April 4-15.
San Diego Unified School District: April 4-8
Central Valley School District (Spokane): April 4-8

Los Angeles Unified School District: April 18-22
Salt Lake City Unified: April 18-22
Clark County School District (Las Vegas): April 18-22
Seattle Public Schools: April 18-22


So basically, it looks like the heavy spring break crowds will start around March 12th and continue through April 24th (Easter). Before March 12th and after Easter weekend, it doesn't look too bad.

Wow. Now THAT is Diva love and dedication! Thanks

Hopefully someday I'll make it to one of the Vegas trips.

Meeeee too!

I'm super sore today...we went skiing/snowboarding yesterday and I haven't skii'd in 15 years! Discovered it is just like riding a bike and I had so much fun and never fell once! woohoo! Parker had lessons with school friends, with a special group called US Adapative Recreation center. They teach & use modifed and very interesting equipment for kids/ppl with special needs and it was amazing. His instructor was so nice and super "cool". Really layed back surfer dude, but was so great with him and had him going up and down the hills by the end of the day. We all had a great time and the weather was awesome. We missed the rain the night before, then had some last night once we were home and are getting alot this weekend!

Its ironic that you posted this because I have thought about skiing so much lately and have wondered if it would be like riding a bike. I grew up going to Lake Dillon, CO and attended ski school at the Keystone Resort. I was skiing black diamonds at age 7. I will go back before too much longer but I definitely need to get in shape. If there is any sport that exercises literally every single muscle in your body it's skiing... but for me, nothing is more liberating!

I would have a hard time eating a chicken a leg.....

Boneless chicken breast for me!

Me too! I die a little on the inside when I see the turkey legs at DL. It reminds me of the Renaissance

Don't let us stop you!

Uh ... I didn't say that!

Holy SHEEP! I just got an almost terrifying phone call. My dad is in the Army and works at the Pentagon and I honestly don't talk to him that often. So when I get a call from him I swear my heart was about to jump out of my chest because it sounded like bad news. There was a shooting at the Metro station at the Pentagon that he takes in and out.

He was just calling to tell me if I saw anything on the news not to worry at all. But wow, my heart is still up to my ears right about now.

OK, had to get that out to someone.

We now continue with our scheduled broadcast of whatever, whenever!

Scary! I'm so glad everything is alright.

OK, you absolutely have to go! I need somebody else from San Jose there! So fun!!!

I had a bad, bad, bad night girls. We had to put our 18 year old cat to sleep tonight. It seems he had been clipped by a car and had a probable fractured leg. The vet also said he had a heart murmer and probable kidney failure (or at least the beginning of it). It was a very difficult decision, but since his quality of life was not so hot to begin with (pooping on the carpet, deaf, practically blind, could not always jump up on the bed) the decision had to be made.

Things like that are never easy. I've been through it twice. I think you made the right decision. Hang in there.

Oh not much, JUST GOING TO DISNEYLAND!

Jealous! Just rub it in why don't you. Have a blast!!!

Thanks I will find out how BOTH of them are later and give an update.

Fingers crossed!

OK girls, I'm off to start a major new job today. I'll check back in this afternoon to let you know how it goes.

Have a great day!!!!

Good luck!

Good morning, ladies!
I need to get all caught up. I have had byfriend issues the past few nights...sigh why are men so moody??!! ANYWAYS...

I feel your pain. Hang in there!

 

[Belle Ella]

It's gonna take some getting used to, catching up to all these posts!

It's not even noon, I'm home from work and dont have class until tonight. Which means ... I am totally seeing Alice in Wonderland today! Well, whenever I decide to get off my lazy behind.

And then at 5 tonight - iDance!!

 

[wendylady36]

Everyone seeing Alice in Wonderland, post what you think about it! I really want to go see it for Dawn, but I so rarely go to the movie theater, it's too expensive and people can be so rude.

No exciting plans for me this weekend. I'm suppose to go to a surprise b-day party tomorrow, but I'm still trying to recover from the Diva trip so I don't know if I'll make it.

 

[FlameGirl]

I so rarely go to the movie theater, it's too expensive and people can be so rude.

Oh, my friend....I so totally hear you. I almost never go which makes me sad, but I get too angry at the jerks.

 

[mommaU4]

I'm booking a trip to NC to meet my brother's girlfriend and go through his things on my first day off, April 16th. I'll be there for the weekend. The good news is I will be kid free, but not sure how much of a break it will be. Probably will be some tears. But, I am very excited....Not too mention a little stressed that, that is 2 weeks before my wedding and I probably should be getting ready for that.

You do have a lot on your plate coming up for sure! I'd be half way tempted to just put a hold on it all to catch my breath!!! LOL
I hope the trip goes okay and isn't too hard for you.

I am guilty of being a hold out. Considering that I went to art school, most of my interactions are rather... colorful and might offend people. I'm considering deleting my facebook account. There is so much drama on there.

Drama?? On Facebook?? Surely you jest.....

It's gonna take some getting used to, catching up to all these posts!!

It's not always this busy. Sometimes it's worse.

But sometimes it's a ghost town. Don't worry about it. Anything of any importance is ALWAYS added to the front page. For any newbies, or anyone feeling lost, check there for anything you absolutely need to know. Everything else, don't worry about it.

Have fun at Alice!

Everyone seeing Alice in Wonderland, post what you think about it! I really want to go see it for Dawn, but I so rarely go to the movie theater, it's too expensive and people can be so rude.

The expense is what stops us. We rarely go to a movie and when we do I usually end up kicking myself thinking I should have waited until it came out on DVD, and that money could have been used for something better.

 

[Belle Ella]

Everyone seeing Alice in Wonderland, post what you think about it! I really want to go see it for Dawn, but I so rarely go to the movie theater, it's too expensive and people can be so rude.

No exciting plans for me this weekend. I'm suppose to go to a surprise b-day party tomorrow, but I'm still trying to recover from the Diva trip so I don't know if I'll make it.

I totally get it. I just remembered I have gift cards which is why I'm thinking of seeing it. I don't know if it's a feasible option for you on any day of the week but our local Century Theaters offers an early bird price if you see the first showing of any movie that day. It's usually $6 dollars (still a lot, but cheaper than full price and matinee) but because it's #D will probably have a small increase on top of it.

I'll probably have to see it tomorrow morning since I my mother just drove off with my car. OIY!

 

[wvnative]

Whew! They sure are. Your schedule sounds like something Melody (tinkermell) would post! Both of you sound super active and busy, busy, busy.

Mine is usually busy, but not chaotic like it is now. lol Once the shows are over, vacation is over and my busy class is over, my schedule is pretty clear. haha

 

[wvnative]

I feel you with the school factor. I started mingling on the Diva's forum when I was trying to finish up my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. What are you working on?

This is my 4th semester of being back to school after not being in school for 18 years. lol It's just my associates in business but it's a start. This particular semester I am taking a Survery of Computer Systems class (it's a yawner, hybrid class), an intro to International Business (online, interesting, learning stuff, and not too bad homework wise), and the one that's killing me is my Marketing class (also online, condensed 16 weeks into 8, tons of homework, and as fun as watching paint dry). Hopefully my classes come fall will be better.

I made a mild attempt at mingling with you gals before this last trip. I knew I coudn't go when you were going and was pretty busy then too so I gave up trying to keep up. lol I'll try harder this time since I might actually be able to make it happen. (crosses fingers) Plus, I think Jazz may kick my butt if I don't make the effort.

 

[toocherie]

Everybody~Thanks for your support and kind words here and on FB. I'm feeling ok about the decision, but just sad. I have to give a shout out to AmymostawesomefriendwhocalledmebackafterIleftablubberingmessageonherphoneokrasue. Thanks for making me feel better last night, friend! If you ever have an emergency cooking question, please feel free to call me!

OK girls, I'm off to start a major new job today. I'll check back in this afternoon to let you know how it goes.

Have a great day!!!!

Tina--I also posted on FB but wanted to say here that I am thinking of you today. It's really hard to lose a pet who has been with you for so many years. They truly are our "babies." And Amy is the bestest!

Good morning, ladies!
I need to get all caught up. I have had byfriend issues the past few nights...sigh why are men so moody??!! ANYWAYS...

Do we chat here or on the other thread? confuzzled...

Why are men so . . . . .not like women? BTDT recently and off the wagon for the time being. Just know that there are a group of Divas who are prepared to attack men with blunt instruments if a guy treats one of their sister Divas badly!

Hey I'm here at work and typing from my phone. Mom is going to the doc at 11 but I think she may have bronchitis too. Hope. You feel better capri! I was checking beths msg about the 1st born on fb and I got that stupid virus on my computer again. I hope I didn't lose everything!! Be careful on fb not sure if it came from there.

LOL--I just want everyone to know that I do NOT have bronchitis so couldn't have given it to anyone! Hope all the sickies (Rosemarie, Daisy and everyone else) feel better soon!

 

[DangerMouse]

Drive by Hi from me as well!

GWW to all the sickies (hey, I had laryngitis with NO other symptoms -- I really hope I wasn't contagious.)

Hugs to Tina over the loss of her beloved kitty. I still miss my Daniel Boone Coon Kitty boy over 4 years later. Hope you rock your Rotary job today!

I haven't voted on the dates poll yet. Kinda waiting till the last minute to pick my favorite amongst the leading votes.

Happy weekend to everyone!

 

[mommaU4]

I haven't voted on the dates poll yet. Kinda waiting till the last minute to pick my favorite amongst the leading votes.

A Diva with a plan.....

 

[shimmergirl]

Hi everyone!

I'm super-new to the boards. I've been lurking for a couple of months but haven't posted as I don't have much good advice to pass along to others amongst all of the experts here!

I'd like to join in...your 3rd trip sounded so fun. I'd love to be part of the next.

My name is Katey, I live in Oregon with my husband and 3 kids. I'm a west coast girl so I grew up going to Disneyland. We typically make it every couple of years. In fact, we are going at the end of April this year which is how I found these boards.

Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Hello Ladies,

Thanks for the link to this thread Beth I thought it was on the community board.

I hope you guys are having a good Friday. I'm glad it's finally the weekend but not happy that it's going to rain....again. Why can't it rain during the weekdays instead?


I got a purse on clearance at the mall and decided to try to pimp it. Here are some pics:

Still working on it. FYI- I am the worst sewer in the world and my thumb hurts. I now know what those thimbles are for and should get one.

 

[mommaU4]

Hi everyone!

I'm super-new to the boards. I've been lurking for a couple of months but haven't posted as I don't have much good advice to pass along to others amongst all of the experts here!

I'd like to join in...your 3rd trip sounded so fun. I'd love to be part of the next.

My name is Katey, I live in Oregon with my husband and 3 kids. I'm a west coast girl so I grew up going to Disneyland. We typically make it every couple of years. In fact, we are going at the end of April this year which is how I found these boards.

Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Hi shimmergirl/Katey. Wow, you really are a brand spanking new poster. lol Well, we are honored to be your first choice of where to post. No finer thread out there if I do say so myself.

We are actually just starting to work on planning our 4th annual trip, so now is the time to jump on board. We've got a whole year, give or take depending on how the poll goes, lol, to get to know each other.

I grew up going to DL too. My home away from home, so you are in good company here.
Do you have a photo you'd like to share? We've already had several newbies join and their photos have been added to our list of "past, present and future Divas", so go ahead and post one or PM it to me and I'll be happy to add you.

 

[mommaU4]

Awesome purse Rochelle! You are so crafty and creative with your pimping.

 

[FlameGirl]

Hi everyone!

I'm super-new to the boards. I've been lurking for a couple of months but haven't posted as I don't have much good advice to pass along to others amongst all of the experts here!

I'd like to join in...your 3rd trip sounded so fun. I'd love to be part of the next.

My name is Katey, I live in Oregon with my husband and 3 kids. I'm a west coast girl so I grew up going to Disneyland. We typically make it every couple of years. In fact, we are going at the end of April this year which is how I found these boards.

Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Welcome! (I feel weird saying that because I'm new to this thread although I've been on the DIS for a while now)

Where are you in Oregon?

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Hi everyone!

I'm super-new to the boards. I've been lurking for a couple of months but haven't posted as I don't have much good advice to pass along to others amongst all of the experts here!

I'd like to join in...your 3rd trip sounded so fun. I'd love to be part of the next.

My name is Katey, I live in Oregon with my husband and 3 kids. I'm a west coast girl so I grew up going to Disneyland. We typically make it every couple of years. In fact, we are going at the end of April this year which is how I found these boards.

Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Hi Katey! Welcome to the thread!

 

[wendylady36]

Rochelle, I LOVE the welcome wagon!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Awesome purse Rochelle! You are so crafty and creative with your pimping.

Aww, thanks Beth! :