19 Days!!

19 more days till I board that flight!!! I am pretty excited, and it seems so close I can taste it!!
I will have my cell phone on until January 26th, then it will be only email for me! I will also update this blog, hopefully on a more regular basis then I do now! :)

The Vets!

We are down in Orange County right now with most of my family for the holiday weekend, and I thought it was appropriate to right a blog about the cars my great grandfather have in his garage. These cars were purchased more then 20 years ago and have been garage kept since the beginning. There is an age old dispute on who granddaddy will give the cars to one day, my grandmother says its her for sure, shes an only child and so her father will for sure give them to her. My aunt and uncle and dad all think they will get them one day, and naturally, the fourth generation, the great grandchildren, think we are next in line. The best idea is, he will keep them forever!

The first is a 1966 Stingray, with original yellow paint and the interior has been redone. Both of these vets have been to numerous car shows and have one awards in many catagories. My great grandfather takes them to drives for the cure to help raise money for prostate and breast cancer.



The second is the 1976 Stingray with a new paint job. The leather inside is all original, which is pretty impressive.



Hope everyone is enjoying this holiday and spending ti,e with the people you love! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Gobble Gobble

Its almost turkey day!!! My favorite holiday, being the foodie that I am.
Here is what I am thankful for this year-
1. My health! I don't have insurance, so I am glad to be sick-free!!
2. My family. We sure know how to take care of eachother when times are tough
3. School! I am so lucky to be studying a subject which I love!
4. My housemates. Matt and Heather, you are amazing and I can't think of enough words of gratitude!
5. Italy!!!! I can't wait to be on that plane
6. Henry Cowell. There is no other place in this world to run. I love it!
7. Two-year-olds. You all know who you are, and I am so greatful to love you all and then leave when the day is done, haha.
8. Sharp Knives. I love my knives, and they love me too
9.My friends. I am so lucky to have close friends who truly care about me. I hop they come visit in Italy, cause I will miss them!
10. Soccer on Thursdays. Its so fun, and I am going to miss it next semester! Maybe I will learn a few things in Europe and then show my team up when I get home. hahahahahha.........not likely:)

And most of all, I am thankful for Jesus. I am so blessed in my life, even with the rough and tough, but it is through His love that I persevere. Thanks for all your prayers, they are greatly appreciated!

What are you thankful for??

63 Days!!

Whooooo Who! I can't wait. Only 63 more days, and in those 63 days I have Thanksgiving, Chirstmas, 5 birthdays (including mine :) Dec. 13th, don't forget) New Years, and so much more! Pretty sweet!

Just a few pictures for your enjoyment. I am so lucky to have siblings!! Although Morgan looks ill. haha
Its 11:29 and I am still up. hmmm.....

Airplane!

So the time has come. I have actually bought my airplane ticket to Italy, so there is no turning back. I fly out of DC on the 26th of January and I land in Sweden in the early morning of the 27th. I am only there for a few short hours and then back on the plane for a quick 1 hour flight to Italy. Everything is coming together and I am getting excited!

All I want to do now is pack!

68 more days!!

71 Full days and counting......

71 more days!! I am so excited and really starting to look forward to this next adventure in my life. Everyday I imagine myself getting out my backpack, loading all my warm winter clothes and jackets, and packing boxes for my dorm room to be shipped to Italy. I am also collecting pictures and other fun stuff for my bulletin board so I can have everyone I love "with me" while I am away!

I received a scholarship from Study Abroad Italy for $1,000! So that's always good, free money. Every paycheck is getting sent straight to school for now, so any prayers for tuition would be greatly appreciated! I am also still waiting to find out about my student loans and financial aid from Cabrillo as well, so its a work in progress. Thanks for all your support!

Your It!

I got Tagged by Heather, my wonderful housemate, so heres the game....

The rules:
1. Post the rules on your blog
2. List 6 random things about yourself
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post


1.) I smell everything!! Its weird, I know.

2)I love to clean

3)I have lots and lots of socks, and a pair for each holiday!

4)I have never broken a bone

5)I have an obsession with little things

6)I like to talk on the phone when I drive. (without the stupid headset!)


I tag..........

Candi Poe
Greg Washburn
Tony P

and that's all cause I don't have many blog friends.

Giada De Laurentiis

Whooo Who!! I met Giada today at a book signing in San Jose. It was so fun to wait in line with my friend Jenna from culinary school. We bought her new book titled Giada's Kitchen, which is FULL of amazing dishes and fun tips. So Fun!

Apicius!

Dear Ms. Whitaker,

Congratulations, I am pleased to inform you have been accepted to Apicius International School of Hospitality for the Spring 2009 semester.

That's right! International baby!! I am leaving on a jet plane in January, flying to Washington DC to visit my aunt and uncle, and then I am off to Italy for the semester. I applied to a culinary school in the town of Firenze, (Florence) and I will be there studying Italian culture and cuisine until June. I am really excited!

Check out the website if you want, there are awesome photos and information about the programs offered at this school.

- I also want to put out a huge THANK YOU to all of the support I have received through this next journey in my life. I am amazed by the love from my family and friends, and the donations to help me pay for school. I am eternally thankful for all my friends and family and I can't wait to come home and share all my Italian culinary knowledge with you!

Ciao!

R.I.P Scarlett "Stinky"

As I was driving on Glen Arbor around 10am Sunday morning, I was unpleasantly surprised to see our two year old chocolate female lying on the side of the road. She had escaped from the fenced yard at my mothers house and ran up onto the busy street. Here, she met an unhappy fate with a moving vehicle and now she is gone. She was an extremely sweet dog, her disposition put a smile on every ones face. She truly will be missed, but the legacy will carry on as she gave birth to a litter of puppies in late spring, one of which is a part of our family. His name is Chunky and he will miss his mommy dearly. Rest in peace lovely Scarlett, you were a wonderful part or our lives.

My First Blog

I AM…a culinary student with three jobs
I WANT… to go to church more often
I HAVE....wonderful housemates Thanks Matt and Heather
I KEEP... change in a large jar in my room
I WISH I COULD… go to more sharks games
I HATE... the new "hands free" cell phone law in CA.
I FEAR...snakes
I HEAR... the fire place and the sound of the computer keys beneath my fingers
I DON’T THINK... my laundry will ever be done
I REGRET... arguing
I LOVE…sharp knives and softy socks
I AM NOT... tall
I DANCE... during my run in Henry Cowell
I SING… in the shower and in the car
I NEVER... study enough
I RARELY… get angry
I CRY WHEN I WATCH…love stories
I AM NOT ALWAYS... following directions
I HATE THAT... I never have enough time
I’M CONFUSED ABOUT… the future, but excited for it
I NEED... to et off the computer and get to Henry Cowell
I SHOULD… help my mom organize catering equipment today.