Claddagh Ring

This is the ring rob bought me. Incase you don't know or can't remember what the Claddagh stands for, here is a reminder courtesy of Wikipedia :

The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression which was associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: "With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my love." Yet, the expression, "Let love and friendship reign forever" can be found as another meaning for the symbols.
The way that a Claddagh ring is worn on the hand is usually intended to convey the wearer's romantic availability, or lack thereof. The ring is worn on the right hand with the heart facing outward to show that the wearer is not romantically linked but is looking for love. When turned inwards, it is shown that the wearer is in a relationship, or their heart has been "captured". Noting that the heart is pointing down the hand and into the veins which lead to the wearer's heart. The ring worn on the left hand with the heart facing outward shows the wearer is engaged; turned inward indicates the wearer is married.[1]

hence why I'm wearing it on my right hand. Note the detail on the band. I love it.

NY Renaissance Faire( a lot of Pictures)

Yesterday, Rob, Me Dee, Jaime, and Rev went to the NY Renaissance Faire. Believe it or not I have never gone to it before and it has been going on for YEARS. Their was a ton to see and plenty of shops to go into. We left around 8 30 am and got their just as the gates were opening up at 10. We walked around all day until the gates closed at 7. That was a lot of walking. I was so exhausted by the end of the night. It was fun seeing all the different costumes people wore to the Faire. Shopping was fun. I didn't get much but that's not a big deal. We were looking at Jewelry and we came across some claddagh rings. I saw one in a case that looked pretty on top, and seemed to look like it would fit my finger. I asked the girl if I could see it, and she was telling me that this was the last one of this design. It was antique design and, the band has filigree all over it. Rob knew I wanted one, so when the girl took it out and I tried it on, he asked me if that's the one I love and wanted, I said yes it was, and he bought it for me. I was not expecting that. later in the day I bought a necklace that is hand blown glass with Perfume in it. you got to choose whichever perfume you wanted and she would pour it in the necklace of your choice. I went with Victorian Garden which has a rose scent.

On our way to the flush Privies(actual bathrooms and not port a potties), we came across the Kissing Bridge. It is custom that you kiss when passing under the arch. We felt that Dee needed a kiss since she didn't have any one to give her one, so Jaime and myself took it upon us to give her a kiss on the cheek. (Mom close your eyes for the next pic. lol)


Rob and I actually crossed first before we ran back and gave Dee a kiss. HE-HE.


These pictures were actually taken towards the end of the night just as we were heading out teh gate. I find them funny. You could change what it said above your head. My favorite is teh insufferable diva one.






Ahhh first thing in the morning. I know my pictures are out of chronological order, but oh well.



I'm gonna post more pictures later of the Events we went to during the day.

Camping

I went camping this past weekend with Rob. what an experience for me. I haven't been camping in years. The last time I went was on the annual niece camping trip with Aunt Deb and Uncle Ron. That wasn't a fun trip so it left a sour taste in my mouth for camping. But I actually had fun this time.

We set up the tent and got eaten alive by mosquito's so we decided to make a trip to the gas station real quick to pick up something to eat and some bug spray. we tended the fire most of the night because most of the wood was damp and wouldn't stay lit by itself very long. We did manage to get a good fire though.

As we were falling asleep I heard a few branches snap and it freaked me out. So he got out of the tent with the flashlight and looked around to put my mind at ease. At some point in the night I heard a coyote howl a few times, but it wasn't too close so it didn't bother me.

short and sweet.

went in for my final exam that I had to take at school today. it was a mock state board exam. we usually do the entire state board practical as out final exam for school. I passed! got a 92. I was a nervous wreck. thought I wasn't going to finish the haircut in time and my pic curls were teh worst they ever were. but I still managed to pull a 92. now I can sit back and relax... well not really picked up a ton of extra hours at work this week.

I'm finished

well it's official!! I have finished cosmetology school. now i sit and wait to hear on the jobs that i applied for. I hate waiting. and to be honest. I have no clue what to do with myself with all this free time. it is just weird to have time off like this during the week. But I'm keeping busy chasing Olivia around the living room and playing with her.

K fest 2009

I got picked for to help out at the locks of love tent that Capri had at k104's k fest. Surprisingly we had more people come to the tent that I thought we were going to get. we had at least 25 women cut off their hair. we also did men's hair cuts for a $5 donation.




Jens Sunburn. lol she missed a few places.



we had quite a long line at one point.

better late than never

So it's been a while. seemed to have gotten busier lately than I ever thought I was gonna be. School and work and My new boyfriend seem to take up most of my time and I have found hardly any time to blog.

Had my 21st birthday!! Went to Mahoney's and had a ton of mine and robs friends from kickball show up.
Rob and me during one of my many drinks. lol.
Beth Laura and Kayla. I had no clue Kayla was coming. I haven't seen her since High school.
Dancing with Rob during the 1 song I wanted to hear. Just a girl by No DoubtDrunk enough to finally dance on a not so crowded dance floor. I hate dancing when their aren't a lot of people dancing.