Okay, it has been way too long since I've updated. I'll try to keep this short and sweet.

I got back from Holland two weeks ago. I had a lot of fun, but I'm actually pretty happy to be home. Matt came over to visit me in February, and we drove from Enschede, Netherlands (near where I was staying) down to Munich, Germany and stayed there for a couple of days. Then we went to Venice, Italy and stayed for a few days. Then we went to Paris, France for a few days. Then back home. So we got to see Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France and Belgium. Then in early March, I found some cheap airline tickets (note to self, discount airlines are discount for a reason...) and flew to London, which was a lot of fun. If you're interested in details, you can ask me about more, but I don't want to bore all of you. So...pictures!

Hmm...lots to say. I'll keep it short, as I just got off shift and am ready to crawl into bed. I've been in Holland for almost two weeks now. The day after we flew in, we took the train back into Amsterdam (we're about 2 hours east of Amsterdam, near Enschede) and visited there. What a unique place...can only be described best through pictures - which I've luckily supplied. Enjoy.

Once again, I SUCK at keeping up to date with LJ.

I am officially going to Europe in January. I am to report to Urenco Nederland B.V.  on January 7, 2008. I'm excited and scared and happy and nervous all at the same time. This will be my first trip to Europe, and I'll be there for nearly three months. Two of my favorite coworkers are also headed over at the same time, so I know it's going to be a fun time, but it's also going to be stressful for me to be away from Matt for so long.

So...that's pretty much my life. Nothing too exciting. My Steelers rock again this year, so football season has been fantastic. Work is great, Halloween was great (even if I drank myself sick with vodka), Matt and I are great, my friends are great, the pets are doing well, and we're loving our house. I am truly enjoying life right now. I am so happy with how this past year has turned out, especially having made some major life changes.

I'll bet you all wondered where I went, didn't you? No? Ah, well, that's okay.

Things here have been really good. My passport came in the mail yesterday, so I might actually be heading to Europe for a few months in January (cross your fingers)! The sooner I go to Europe, the sooner I can come back and Matt and I can think about starting a family. We'd do it now, but I'm not so keen on being pregnant/giving birth while in the Netherlands without my husband. So yeah. The sooner I come back, the better.

Um...nothing else is that new, really. I love my life, even when it's not so exciting.

Now I'm pretty much wondering how everyone else is doing. Drop me a comment and let me know!

Wow...January? That's the last time that I posted in this thing?

Things are going well. I enjoy my new job, and all my new friends here in Hobbs. Matt seems to enjoy his job, although they really work him to death. We just bought a new house about three weeks ago. Sadly, I haven't been able to be there...I'm in New Jersey right now for work. I was in Pittsburgh last week for work. So...since we've moved in, I spent about 1/2 of a night there. Haven't even got to unpack yet. We moved the kitties over and they seem to love the house. All three of them. Yep, we have three now. Sniffles, Bob, and Dave. They're great cats. Umm...yeah. So I'm really not sure what to say. A lot has changed, but I think I'm at a loss as to where to begin. So if there's anything you want to know, just ask.

I've gotta run and get some dinner. Gotta get to bed early so that I can drive to Philadelphia tomorrow morning for a flight out.

Once again, it's been awhile since I've updated. Sorry guys.

I'm moved down to Hobbs now. I really like it. Matt and I won't have much here until Friday (that's when the movers deliver stuff) but it's nice to be in a somewhat larger town - you know, one where if I don't feel like cooking, I don't have to choose between Taco Bell and McDonalds...I can actually eat Subway and Quiznos and stuff. I love it. But Matt's in Ft. Worth until mid-March, which sucks. So...I'm here by myself, with Sniffles and Bob. Bob is a new kitty that Matt picked up as a stray. He's real sweet, but he and Sniffles aren't getting along real well just yet. We'll give it some time. And we'll get him declawed, since he likes to take swipes at Sniffles.

I really like my job so far. I'm the only girl, which is kind of cool. The guys don't seem to mind having a girl in the mix, and that's good. My job is slightly boring right now, but once I start training, things will get better. I can't complain - I know that I'm going to love my job once it starts up, it's just going to be slightly boring in the meantime. I like my boss and my coworkers, though, so things will be okay.

Well, I guess that's all I have for now.

Stolen from gopherbabe :)

1. Ever been given an engagement ring? Yep. I have a wedding ring from the same guy. :)

2. Longest friendship? Probably Becca. We've been friends since 7th grade.

3. Last gift you received? My dad and step-mom made me a photo album of all sorts of photos from when I was growing up. I LOVE IT!

4. How many times have you dropped your cell? Not enough for it to be broken, haha.

5. When's the last time you worked out? Wow...too long ago.

6. Thing you spend a lot of money on? Bills

7. Last food you ate? Green beans

8. First thing you notice about the opposite sex? Facial features. Nice eyes, a great smile.

9. One favorite song? Like the Rain by Clint Black

10. Where do you live? New Mexico

11. Cell phone service provider? Verizon

12. Favorite mall store? American Eagle

13. Longest job ever had? I interned at Los Alamos National Lab for ~6 years

14. Do you own a pair of dice? Yep

15. Do you prank call people? No, but I do have a tendency to drunk call people.

16. Last wedding attended? Doug and Mary's

17. First friend you'd call if you won the lottery? Hmm...Becca or Bryce, probably.

18. Last time you attended church? Too long ago...but we're hoping to find a good church in Hobbs that we like.

19. How old are you? 23

20. Biggest lie you have heard? My ex told me he had "some kind of stomach cancer" to get me back together with him

21. What do you want to drive? My dream car is a Lamborghini Murcielago

22. Where's your favorite place to eat with friends? I LOVE Chili's

23. Can you cook? Actually, yes. With my Italian heritage, I make amazing Italian food.

24. What car do you drive? A 2002 Nissan Altima

25. Best kisser? Matt :)

26. Last time you cried? Yesterday, after Dr. Inal frustrated/confused me.

27. Most disliked food? Hmm...turnip greens. They're totally gross.

28. Thing you like most about yourself? I am really fun to be around

29. Thing you dislike most about yourself? My weight

30. Longest shift you have worked at a job? Midnight - 4 pm. That sucked.

31. Favorite movie? Sahara, I think. But I like lots of others, too.

32. Can you sing? Only when drunk, haha.

33. Last concert? John Mayer/Maroon 5,  I think.

34. Last kiss? Matt, of course.

35. What color are your eyes? Brown

36. Who knows your darkest secret? Matt. He knows everything about me.

37. Last movie rented? Wow, I don't remember.

38. Thing you never leave home without? My wallet

39. Favorite vacation spot? Alaska. Although Vancouver was AMAZING.

40. Do you like Chinese food? LOVE IT. I could eat an entire plate of the Chinese mushrooms. 'Course, I'd be regretting it later, but I could do it.

42. Is your room clean? Not now that I'm packing.

43. Laptop or desktop computer? I want a laptop, but I have a desktop.

44. Favorite comedian? Jim Gaffigan

45. Do you smoke? Nope

46. Sleep with or without clothes? With

47. Who sleeps with you every night? Right now my kitty...but soon me and my amazing husband will finally be living together and this apart junk will be over!!!! (this is gopherbabe's answer, but it describes my life perfectly, so it stays!)

48. Long distance relationships work? Yes, but I caved

49. How many times have you been pulled over by the police? Never

50. Pancakes or french toast? Pancakes

51. Do you like coffee? Ew, no.

52. How do you like your eggs? With tons of Tabasco sauce so that I can't taste the egg. I'm not wild about eggs.

53. Do you believe in astrology? No, but I am a very typical Leo.

54. Last person you talked to on the phone? Matt

55. Last person on your missed call list? The lady from Cartus

56. What was the last text message you received? One from Norelle

57. McDonalds or Burger King? If I HAD to go to one of these places, I'd probably choose Burger King.

58. Number of pillows? I think I have six on the bed right now

59. What are you wearing right now? Blue Jeans, a New Mexico Tech polo and my New Mexico Tech sweatshirt.

60. Pick a lyric, any lyric or song? I'm everything you want, I'm everything you need, I'm everything inside of you that you wish you could be...

61. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich? I like raspberry jelly, but I am allergic to peanut butter

62. Can you play pool? Not really. But I did win a beginner's tournament my freshman year

63. Do you know how to swim? Yeah

64. Favorite ice cream? Ben and Jerry's Phish Food

65. Do you like maps? Love 'em

66. Tell me a random fact about yourself? In high school, I used to be able to bench my body weight.

68. Ever attend a theme party? Yep

69. What is your favorite season? Fall

70. Last time you laughed at something stupid? I laughed at my kitty yesterday when I showed her the snow and she showed me her disapproval of it.

71. What time did you wake up this morning? 7:30 am

72. Best thing about winter? SNOW!

73. Last time a cop gave you a ticket? I've never gotten a ticket

74. What's the scariest thing you've ever done? Taken a permenant job...I'm terrified!

75. Name of your first pet? Mitzy

76. Do you think pirates are cool or overrated? Overrated

77. What are you doing this weekend? Moving to Hobbs to join my hubby

78. Who's your best friend? Matt, Becca, Bryce, Trista, Norelle

79. What is the third letter of your name? F

80. How old are your pets? Sniffles and Duke are about 1 1/2, Bailey is about 8 months

81. What color is your backpack? Red, Black and Grey

82. Are you sick? No, but I still have the cough from when I was

84. Is the bathroom open? Probably.

87. Are you smiling? Nope

88. Do you have on eyeliner? I don't wear makeup

89. Do you miss someone right now? Yes

90. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go? Italy

91. Do you have a Myspace? Yep

92. Are you in high school? No

93. Do you have a crush? Just my hubby

94. What is your favorite nickname for yourself? Tiff, I guess. Matt calls me Puppy, though. :)

95. What color is your bathing suit? Black...although I don't like to be seen in swimsuits often.

96. What's your favorite brand of water? Umm...the reverse osmosis water from our house?

97. Did you go on vacation last month? No way. Can't afford it right now.

98. Have you ever been on a cruise? Yep, LOVED it.

99. Do you have a sister? I have two step-sisters.

100. Are you upstairs? Nope

I think a Christmas Carol by Rosie O'Donnell just killed my soul.

It's official - I'm moving to Hobbs at the end of this month/beginning of January and starting my new job with the NEF on January 2. I feel like this is a fresh start for me, and I am excited to do it. I will be continuing with my graduate studies through distance education, and I will either take Failure Analysis or Advanced Characterization Techniques. It all depends as to whether Dr. Burleigh is able to pull the strings to get me to take Failure from a distance (since it's not offered distance ed anymore).
For the first time in many weeks, I feel like I am happy and making a step in the right direction.

Dear Life,
Please stop the train. I want off.

Thanks,
Tiffany