For someone who doesn't even know how to turn off the TV (cue Drew- "wait for the click Amanda"), I am currently immersing myself in everything social media, feeling like an impostor to a certain degree. I have no credibility or business for that matter on the Internet, blogging and tweeting, amongst long-time bloggers. I didn't even know the history of blogging until yesterday. And Lord knows, I definitely don't have the time to be doing this. But, the reality is that the profession I have chosen it to help protect and enhance the reputation of companies- and for better or worse- this involves the Internet and the world of social media on a big-time scale.
I recently added an RSS feed to our personal blog, which you are on now. There is an icon now in the upper left hand corner of the blog that reads "Subscribe Now". Click that and subscribe to our blog and have it appear on your google homepage.
OR- even better, add your email address in the box that says 'Enter your email address' and you will start getting emails everytime we update the blog, making you aware of this fact.
Also, if you are on Twitter, find me - AmandaMarie16.
Amanda
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Under Construction
Drew and I apologize that we have been delinquent in blog postings. We are having computer trouble but are getting a new computer within the month and will be up and running soon. Please check back in about a month!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Merry Everything!
10 reasons why we are happy it's almost Christmas-
10. A month break from grad school
It is also worth mentioning that I finished the semester with a 4.0, which I don't think matters that much, but I worked hard for it so I have to brag just a little bit. Also, I am 1/2 way to my masters!
9. Over a week break from work
We will be using, not losing, our paid time off.
8. Christmas tree
We bought and decorated a tree despite the fact that we won't be home much over Christmas. It's gorgeous!
7. Christmas cookies
We attempted to make Christmas cookies last night but encountered a few hiccups. First, we forgot to let the dough sit in the refrigerator for an hour. Second, we didn't know there was a difference between parchment and wax paper so the first batch of cookies were ruined. A quick phone call to mom confirmed we could not bake wax paper. Sorry but I was never taught how to bake! In the end, we were able to fill three Christmas tins with raspberry pinwheels which are awesome. Hopefully not related, I woke up on the middle of the night with the stomach flu that is going around. Either that or too much cookie dough!
6. Christmas shopping
I live for this, Drew does not.
5. Eggnog
Drew lives for this, I do not.
4. New York City
Mary, Mrs. Malerich, Mom and I took a day trip to NYC last Friday to tour the Met and a goth exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology. It was a fabulous day. Drew and I are going to NYC again on Jan. 2 to hang out before my cousin's Jan. 3 wedding.
3. Weddings!
Meg and Steve are getting married on Jan.3 in NJ and we can't wait. Family weddings require a lot of stretching and stamina in order to keep up with my dad and uncle's dancing. Drew and I have been practicing by swimming laps, tai chi, and sprints each morning. Just kidding! In all seriousness though, I am pretty obsessed with the dress I bought for the wedding and that makes me super happy.
2. Food!
Our mom's Christmas cookin'- enough said!
1. Family and Friends
Drew and I are going to see our entire family this holiday season which is a great joy and accomplishment considering how big they are! First we are spending Christmas Eve and day in Alexandria with my family, grandma and aunt. Then we are heading to Harrisburg, PA to spend the day with the Lenzi side of the family. Off to the Northern Neck we go after that to celebrate the holidays with Mom and Dad C, and the Norris and Christopher side of the family. Last, we are heading to NJ, right outside of NYC, for Meg and Steve's wedding with the whole Mascelli side. We are so blessed we get to see everyone!
Merry Everything and Happy Always to Everyone.
Pics of NYC and the Findley's Tacky Christmas Party.
10. A month break from grad school
It is also worth mentioning that I finished the semester with a 4.0, which I don't think matters that much, but I worked hard for it so I have to brag just a little bit. Also, I am 1/2 way to my masters!
9. Over a week break from work
We will be using, not losing, our paid time off.
8. Christmas tree
We bought and decorated a tree despite the fact that we won't be home much over Christmas. It's gorgeous!
7. Christmas cookies
We attempted to make Christmas cookies last night but encountered a few hiccups. First, we forgot to let the dough sit in the refrigerator for an hour. Second, we didn't know there was a difference between parchment and wax paper so the first batch of cookies were ruined. A quick phone call to mom confirmed we could not bake wax paper. Sorry but I was never taught how to bake! In the end, we were able to fill three Christmas tins with raspberry pinwheels which are awesome. Hopefully not related, I woke up on the middle of the night with the stomach flu that is going around. Either that or too much cookie dough!
6. Christmas shopping
I live for this, Drew does not.
5. Eggnog
Drew lives for this, I do not.
4. New York City
Mary, Mrs. Malerich, Mom and I took a day trip to NYC last Friday to tour the Met and a goth exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology. It was a fabulous day. Drew and I are going to NYC again on Jan. 2 to hang out before my cousin's Jan. 3 wedding.
3. Weddings!
Meg and Steve are getting married on Jan.3 in NJ and we can't wait. Family weddings require a lot of stretching and stamina in order to keep up with my dad and uncle's dancing. Drew and I have been practicing by swimming laps, tai chi, and sprints each morning. Just kidding! In all seriousness though, I am pretty obsessed with the dress I bought for the wedding and that makes me super happy.
2. Food!
Our mom's Christmas cookin'- enough said!
1. Family and Friends
Drew and I are going to see our entire family this holiday season which is a great joy and accomplishment considering how big they are! First we are spending Christmas Eve and day in Alexandria with my family, grandma and aunt. Then we are heading to Harrisburg, PA to spend the day with the Lenzi side of the family. Off to the Northern Neck we go after that to celebrate the holidays with Mom and Dad C, and the Norris and Christopher side of the family. Last, we are heading to NJ, right outside of NYC, for Meg and Steve's wedding with the whole Mascelli side. We are so blessed we get to see everyone!
Merry Everything and Happy Always to Everyone.
Pics of NYC and the Findley's Tacky Christmas Party.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Finals Week
Our apologies for not blogging this past month or so but we promise to get back on track as soon as final are over (Saturday!). We have lots to write about, including a wonderful Thanksgiving in the Northern Neck. In the meantime, check out the following pics-
Cousin Meg's wedding shower at Bloomingdales-http://picasaweb.google.com/amandachristopher1/MegSBloomingdalesWeddingShower#
and
Thanksgiving-
http://picasaweb.google.com/amandachristopher1/Thanksgiving2008#
Check back next week!
Amanda and Drew
Cousin Meg's wedding shower at Bloomingdales-http://picasaweb.google.com/amandachristopher1/MegSBloomingdalesWeddingShower#
and
Thanksgiving-
http://picasaweb.google.com/amandachristopher1/Thanksgiving2008#
Check back next week!
Amanda and Drew
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Yes We Did!
Drew and I are so proud of our country for electing Barack Obama the 44th President of the United States. To us, Obama's election signifies that the responsibility of the world's future has transitioned from our parent's generation to ours. And on a personal note, Michelle Obama is extremely inspiring to me. I think she is going to be an amazing role model for the world's young women.
Here are some pics from the rally I attended in October- http://media.gatewayva.com/photos/rtd/slideshows/20081023rally/index.html
And two videos I love-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yq0tMYPDJQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghSJsEVf0pU
God Bless the United State of America!
The Christophers
Here are some pics from the rally I attended in October- http://media.gatewayva.com/photos/rtd/slideshows/20081023rally/index.html
And two videos I love-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yq0tMYPDJQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghSJsEVf0pU
God Bless the United State of America!
The Christophers
Monday, October 13, 2008
Under Construction
We are currently under construction as we redo our downstairs bathroom. It all started a few weeks ago when I noticed that some of the hideous pastel wallpaper was curling up off of the wall. I decided to tug it a bit and 15 minutes later I had pulled off all of the wall paper in the bathroom. Drew arrived home from work just as the last piece was coming off, laughed at what I had done, and decided to join in by taking the vanity, sink and mirror out as well. That was 3 weeks ago. Today we were finally motivated enough to go buy everything we needed for a new bathroom. Hopefully we'll like how it turns out. Honestly though, anything is an improvement from what it was before. We wanted to do a pedestal sink but the piping was too much of an eye sore so we have to cover it up. The finished product will hopefully be featured on the blog soon. Until then, have a great week!
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