The Adventures of D&E: March 2015

Monday, March 16, 2015

Sandy San Diego

Our most recent adventure this past weekend kicked off my spring break. We went to San Diego with some friends. It was definitely a highlight since we have moved here. We started off our first day at Sea World. It was my first time there, and I loved it. We saw a dolphin and whale show, also sea turtles, beluga whales, and sharks! We even went on a couple of rides, which were a blast. The next day my friend Caitlin and I ran to the beach. It was a 9.5 mile run, which made the beach feel that much better. I was ecstatic that we were able to go to the beach, because San Diego is usually too cold for that during this time of the year. Anyway, I officially learned how to ride the waves with a boogie board, which was an exhilarating feeling! Afterward, we went to a yummy sea food restaurant called Blue Water, which I would recommend to anyone visiting San Diego. The next day we sadly ended our trip. We will be back for you San Diego!

Excited to spend the day at Sea World

Some beautiful flamingos

Such a lovely fish tank

My first encounter with a walrus, it was SO big!

A beluga whale, one of my favorite exhibits!

I love love love sea turtles, they just seem so sweet and peaceful.

Couldn't be happier to be at the beach

The fabulous company we enjoyed on our trip

The stud I get to call mine :)

Thank you Caitlin and Billy for inviting us on this beyond awesome trip, we couldn't have enjoyed it more!

Here and There

Things have been in full swing since we got back from our trip. We have had some exciting things going on. First off, Erik was officially offered a full time position at the International Rescue Committee. The next day, he found out that he was admitted into Arizona State University's Master of Social Work Advanced Standing Program. I am so proud of him and all of his hard work! He will be working at the IRC full time until he starts school, so he is very busy. Meanwhile, I have been busy with the craziness of PT school.
We have spent a majority of our time working, studying, and watching Netflix in between. I'll mention some recent highlights when we were able to put at the responsibilities aside and have fun. One of our dear friend's birthday happens to fall on Valentine's day. We made plans with her to celebrate the day after her birthday... little did she know, we were involved in a SURPRISE party on her actual birthday! It was very difficult for me to keep it a secret, but I survived. She had no idea so it was definitely a success. We showed up early to help decorate and such, which is when my craftiness was put to the test by making some heart glasses. They were so fun and goofy, I would recommend them to everyone haha. (See glasses pictured below).
I went to Flagstaff in northern Arizona for NAU's PT interview weekend. It was a super fun girl's trip with my friends Melanie and Jessica. We spent our days helping potential students get to their interviews, and spent our nights talking, laughing, and going out to dinner. Flagstaff is such a beautiful area, and it even snowed.