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January 5th, 2009
October 8th, 2008
I am quite content. I love my job, my co-workers, my weekly yoga class, the fact that I will be marrying my best friend in 9.5 months...
I can think of lots of things I am thankful for today. (That wasn't the case earlier this week.)
What are you thankful for today???
August 30th, 2008
| The past four years Tim and I have gone to the State Fair and had a wonderful time hanging out. In 2005 we went to the pig barn, watched Jason and his band perfom, collected some cool posters, went to a friend's house for a party afterwards and officially began dating that night while walking around the campus of Hamline University:
In 2006 we went with his brother, tried a deep fried twinkie (eew) met up with Ginger and then had an awesome dinner with Adam: In 2007 we met up with Ginger, checked out the Toyota hybrid exhibit, ate lots of food, ran into Andrew P. from camp, missed getting milk to have with cookies by two minutes, and stayed long enough to see the fireworks show that started when the grandstand performance was finished: And finally in 2008, we had a wonderful day that included watching a cow give birth, Tim winning a kitchen compost bucket, powering the WCCO 6pm broadcast by riding bikes for 15-20 minutes, eating milk and cookies, and going for a walk over to the campus of Hamline University, sitting in front of Old Main recollecting the past three years together and Tim asking me to marry him. I said, "Heck Yes!!!"
I feel like the luckiest girl on the planet
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August 17th, 2008
Hi Everyone -
I don't know how this new layout works, but an FYI - I posted a new blog and it is restricted to the friends only list so you must be signed in to read it.
Have an awesome week!
Christine
June 2nd, 2008
I am heading off once again to the International Music Camp to work my fourth summer as a dean of girls (counselor). www.internationalmusiccamp.com I am really excited to be heading back and even more so because of the number of returning co-workers that are like family to me as well as the new campers and experiences each week of camp brings! I am also in the middle of looking for an orchestra teaching job. I have had a few interviews so far and the waiting game continues... I will let you know when something solidifies!
This summer I plan on enjoying the beauty of the summer sun, warmer weather, green plants and blooming flowers! I have found that I appreciate the colors and warmth more after living in Minnesota for a while, where it seems like a precious commodity after several months of clouds, cold, grey skies, and snow (that all seems so appealing by the end of the summer). Its fun having four seasons!
Below is my mailing address for the summer until July 26th. I will also be checking my email and phone messages several times a week. I won't have cell phone service, but I will be able to call you back! As always, if I get a piece of mail you are guaranteed to receive one back!
Christine Seymour
International Music Camp
RR1, Box 116A
Dunseith, ND 58329
Hugs and love to you all! What are you up to this summer??
Take care,
Christine
May 11th, 2008
| It feels like this week has turned into a week of lasts...
And even though I shed quite a few tears about each of those things - I feel like I made a difference during my time here for college and I am okay with moving on. A new door opened to me this weekend... I wonder if I will choose it... Only time will tell.
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April 24th, 2008
Five applications have been turned in. The first round closes on the 30th.
The waiting game begins...
April 18th, 2008
| It is pretty surreal that I only have two shifts left at my Perkins - the 25th and May 9th. I have had so many good crazy memories and made many good friends in my 5 1/2 years of working there. I'll miss it. |
March 22nd, 2008
| The latest update on this is that there isn't much of an update. There is a lot of in between and waiting going on in my life right now and it is kind of frustrating when I think too much about it. I just want things to be figured out and over with now. I know it si going to take some time, but if things could all figured out by the time I go to Germany in May, I will be really happy. Spring break was awesome and I had a really nice time in Wisconsin. The MAYSO concerts went really well too and I miss it already. I hope that you all are having a very happy Easter weekend! Hugs! |
March 11th, 2008
I am looking for an old school slide projector that I can borrow for June and July while I am at camp. I promise that I will return it in good condition and keep it in a locked room while it is not being used. It would only be used once a week for about an hour and a half at most.
If you have one and are willing to let me borrow it, please let me know!!!
Thank you so much!!
Christine
March 5th, 2008
next to me
2. Your boyfriend/girlfriend?
He's in River Falls
3. Your hair?
in a ponytail
4. Where is your father?
sleeping
5. Cheesecake?
yum
6. Your favorite thing to do?
hang out with good friends
7. Your dream last night?
it was strange - I don't remember what it was though
8. Your favorite drink?
hot tea with honey
9. Your dream car?
prius
10. The room you're in?
living rooom
11. George W. Bush?
grr
12. Your fears?
being lonely
13. Nipple rings?
eeeww - i couldnt do it
14. Who did you hang out with last night?
the percussion ensemble during rehearsal
15. What are you not good at?
a lot of stuff - being patient with students
16. Your best friends?
not here - in River Falls and Bismark
17. One of your wish list items?
to have the fall work out smoothly
18. Where did you grow up?
texas and mankato
19. The last thing you did?
watched the project runway finale and bought ben folds tickets
20. What are you wearing?
jeans, ms. president shirt, grey hoodie
21. Tattoo on the lower back?
no thanks
22. Ketchup?
best condiment ever
23. Your computer?
hp laptop - i love it
24. Your life?
happy
25. Your mood?
content
26. Missing?
Tim and Abby
27. What are you thinking about right now?
this quiz
29. Your work?
Subbing, playing viola, being a counselor at IMC and working at Perkins
30. Your summer?
IMC!!!
31. Your relationship status?
happily taken :)
32. Your favorite color(s)
blue
33. Last time you laughed?
tonight but i dont remember at what
34. Last time you cried?
recently - I don't remember when or about what...
35. High school?
I went to two of them - it was okay - it was high school - i learned
36. This quiz
not too shabby
March 3rd, 2008
| For the first time in exactly one year my sister feels better and has been able to hang out with friends and enjoy herself without feeling worse the next day. It is either a miracle or the result of facebook and Shakespeare |
I'm going to go with the first option 
February 20th, 2008
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hiddensarah1. What is in the back seat of your car right now? my scraper and the program for the MLK Jr Breakfast in River Falls
2. When was the last time you threw up? this summer when I got the tummy bug that Mr Hall had
3. What's your favorite curse word? shit?
4. Name 3 people who made you smile today? Tim, Abby, Dr. Rogers and Dr. Boubel
5. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? showering
6. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? cleaning up dinner
7. What will you be doing 3 hours from now? Sleeping
8. Have you ever been to a strip club? no and I don't want to
9. What is the last thing you said aloud? dum dum dum (my dad and I are watching Supernanny and the kids hit each other)
10. What is the best ice cream flavor? chocolate chip cookie dough
11. What was the last thing you had to drink? milk
12. What are you wearing right now? ripped jeans, imc staff shirt and hoodie
13. What was the last thing you ate? a chocolate caramel heart
14. Have you bought any new clothing items this week? nope
15. When was the last time you ran? 1.5 weeks ago - I got derailed by the whole allergic reaction thing last week
16. What's the last sporting event you watched? The superbowl I think
17. What is one thing you could totally live without doing? I could live without people not acting their age :)
18. Who is the last person you emailed? Tim
19. Ever go camping? i love camping
20. Do you have a tan? nope - the camp tan has dissapeared
21. What is your guilty pleasure? sweet stuff
22. What kind of foundation do you use? i dont
23. Who is your cell phone service provider? sprint
24. Do you drink your soda from a straw? nope
25. What did your last IM say? I'm not sure - it was probably saying bye to Abby
26. Are you someone's best friend? yeah for two people :)
27. What are you doing tomorrow? maybe subbing? I am waiting to hear if there is a job open
28. Where is your mom right now? in bed sleeping
29. Look to your left, what do you see? the wall
30. What color is your watch? silver
31. What do you think of when you think of Australia? kangaroos
32. Would you consider plastic surgery? nope - I'm a weenie when it comes to pain
33. What is your birthstone? pearl
34. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? I usually don't eat fast food
35. How many kids do you want? two or three
36. Do you have a dog? I love my puppy
37. Last person you talked to on the phone? Tim
38. Have you met anyone famous? yup
39. Any plans today? I got cello practicing in, made soup for crossroads, went to class and did my make up lesson
40. How many states have you lived in? 4-6 Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Minnesota (and for extended periods of time North Dakota and Wisconsin)
41. Ever go to college? yup - bachelors degree checked off the list
42. Where are you right now? my living room
43. Biggest annoyance in your life right now? i don't know - im doing really well
44. Last song listened to? waterloo - abba
45. What do you wash first in the shower? my hair
46. Are you allergic to anything? haha yes - pollen, mold, penicillin, sulfa and erythromycin
47. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? my adidas running shoes
48. Are you jealous of anyone? nope
49. Sweet foods or Salty? i try not to eat a lot - but im a sucker for both at times
50. Is anyone jealous of you? i hope not - they should realize that hard work does produce results
51. What time is it? 8:50pm
52. Do any of your friends have children? people I know
53. Do you eat healthy? yup
54. What do you usually do during the day? school, homework, practicing, excersise (and hopefully subbing)
55. Do you hate anyone right now? no
56. Do you use the word 'hello' daily? I think so
57. Favorite time of the day? hmm talking to tim at the end of the day is pretty sweet
58. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 23
59. Have you ever been to Six Flags? yup over Texas and Astroworld when it was open
60. How did you get one of your scars? my dog hit my glasses which scraped under my eyebrow and slit the skin open.
February 18th, 2008
This past week has been an adventure.
I am finally feeling myself after the whole ordeal and it is wonderful!
I am really thankful for everything that I have in my life. 
February 9th, 2008
ARE YOU:
1. Perfect?: no but who is?
2. Tall?: compared to elementary school kids :)
3. In your pajamas?: not quite
4. Left handed?: nope
LAST:
1. Friend you saw: Tysen - we had brunch on Friday
2. Talked to on the phone: Tim
3. Person to text you: I don't know - I don't use text messaging much
4. Was today better than yesterday?: Yes - I felt a lot better, just crabby
FAVORITE:
1. Number: 13
2. Color(s): blue
3. Food: spaghetti
4. Place: IMC
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
Q: What was the first thing you did this morning when you got up?
hit the snooze on my cell phone alarm once
Q: Do you have anything bothering you now?
just being crabby.
Q: What's the last movie you watched in theaters?
Juno - it was awesome
Q: Where is the last place you went?
MSU for MAYSO
Q: Do you smile often?
yeah :)
Q: Do you wish upon stars?
Yup :)
Q: Are you a friendly person?
I think so
Q: Best friend or worst enemy?
I try to be a good friend
Q: Where did you sleep last night?
my bed
Q: Why did you sleep there?
because i didn't want to sleep on my floor? I don't know...
Q: When was the last time you cried?
Oh dear - last Friday I cried pretty hardcore leaving River Falls
Q: What was your last thought before going to sleep?
I don't know - probably about rehearsal this morning
Q: Rate life as of right now, one being bad ten being great.
8.5 but thats ok
Q: What do you hear right now?
the tv
Q: Does anything hurt right now?
not really
Q: What's your favorite month?
june and july :)
001. Real name? christine marie seymour
002. Nick name? Tina from jimmers and a few others too
003. Eye color? hazel
004. Zodiac sign? gemanii
005. Male or female? im female
006. Single? nope :)
007. Crushing? yes :)
008. Slut? No way jose
009. Smart? I think so
010. Hair color? blondish brownish
011. Long or short? medium
013. Sweats or Jeans? sweats now, usually jeans
014. Phone or Camera? both!
015. Health freak? sort of?
016. Drink or Smoke? smoking makes you ugly and I don't drink often - maybe half a beer a month
019. Piercings? ears
020. Tattoos? nope
021. Righty or lefty? righty
FIRSTS :
023. First piercing? Ears - when I was 13 - it hurt :(
024. First best friend? oh man - Claire Mack
025. First award? I have no idea - a soccer one or a school one
026. First pet? A goldfish that died
027. First big vacation? durango colorado or washington dc when I was 6 months old or something like that.
CURRENTLY :
049. Eating? nothing - im full
050. Drinking? H2O
052. I'm about to? change the laundry over
053. Listening to? TV
054. Plans for today? I did my taxes
055. Waiting for someone? no
WHICH IS BETTER WITH GIRL/BOY?
068. Lips or eyes? Eyes fo sho
070. Shorter or taller? they are usually taller and I don't mind
072. Romantic or spontaneous? both!
073. Nice stomach or nice arms? oboe playing chops :)
074. Sensitive or loud? sensitive
075. Hook-up or relationship? relationship fo sho
076.Funny or Smart? he can be both
077. Blonde or Brown? inbetween :)
078. Loud or Quiet? both???
HAVE YOU EVER :
079. Drank bubbles? yuck no
080. Lost glasses/contacts? probably - not that I can remember
081. Ran away from home? wanted to
084. Broken someone's heart? I hope not
085. Been arrested? nope
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
090. Miracles? yup
091. Love at first sight? yup :)
092. Heaven? yup
093. Santa clause? yeah - santa is pretty sweet!
094. Sex on the first date? No way - not till 2 rings are on a certain finger
095. Kiss on the first date? maybe?
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY :
097. Is there one person you want to be with right now?
Yeah
098. Are you seriously happy with where you are in life?
Yup
099. Do you believe in God?:
Yup
100. Post as 100 truths.
This isn't a question...
February 7th, 2008
| Once again, it has been awhile. I was a long term sub in River Falls for the month of January and it was a great opportunity and I loved every minute of it! So many good stories and they were so sweet - I am excited to go back in March and play for the choir concert. We had a concert the second week I was there and it went sooo well!! The picture below is at the house from after the concert. My family was able to come up for it and we got together with Tim's family afterwards and it was a lot of fun :) I am now back in Mankato taking graduate classes to keep my student status while I wait to find out about grad schools. I will find out about things mid-March and if that doesn't work out I'll be looking for a full time orchestra job. It will be exciting to see where I end up in the fall I just started taking classes this week (the 4th week of classes for MSU) and its kind of strange. Its really different not knowing everyone in the PA and kind of jarring in some ways. I really like my two classes and I am enjoying orchestra and looking forward to cello lessons. It should be a good semester. I will have time when I need it to start getting plans for the fall finalized. I signed up today to be a substitute teacher in Mankato and I am really looking forward to that as well. I hope that I will be able to do it at least one day a week, hopefully both that I am able to. I think that will help keep me sane. I'm still working at Perkins (starting in 2 weeks) and I am so excited to get back there and see all of the awesome people that work there. The other thing going on in my life is that I am heading to Germany for two weeks in May on a trip lead by the music department. Its really cool that it is finally happening and that I am able to go. I had a conversation with the person leading it several years ago about how "wouldn't it be cool if the music department did a trip abroad?" We are going to be based in Munich for the two weeks and explore that area - I am so stoked!!! An update on family things: my sister is still not doing well and it has almost been a year. A miracle of some sort is way past overdue. My parents are doing well overall and thats good. I am still getting adjusted to living full time at home (instead of just the weekends) but things are getting smoother (and that is really nice). I hope everything is doing well for you - take care and have a great weekend!
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January 5th, 2008
| A quick update: This week = awesome -Finishing up the Virginia trip ps the three pics are sunrise at Virginia Beach, visiting Jamestown and at Jeff and Katie's wedding (I got to be the page turner :) ) |
January 3rd, 2008
Did you attend any weddings or funerals?
Two weddings - Liza and Dentons and Jeff and Katies
Did you move anywhere?
I moved to IMC, to Northfield and finally to River Falls
What sporting events did you go to?
I'm not sure if I went to any
What concerts did you go to?
I saw The Rocket Summer and Melee at the Varsity Theatre and I think another show or two
What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
My sister to be healthy
What were your biggest achievements of the year?
Kicking butt at student teaching, getting a job even before I graduated and getting nominated to the IMC Associate Board of Directors
Did you send out Christmas cards this year?
Yup - mostly to my camp friends
Did you make any significant changes to your appearance?
I lost a bit more weight, and chopped my hair for locks of love
Were you in school (any time this year)?
Yup the whole time
How did you earn your keep?
My internship with MAYSO, playing in the Mankato Symphony Orchestra, working at Perkins on Madison, working at IMC, and I feel like there are a few other random things on top of that too...
Did you have to go to the hospital?
Not that I can remember - if I did it wasn't for me, it was for family stuff
Did you encounter the police?
Not personally
What did you purchase that was over $500?
The down payment on my car as well as monthly payments :)
How would you rate this year with a scale from 1 (lousy) to 10 (excellent)?
overall a solid 8-9, I just wish my sister would get better
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IN 2007 HAVE I:
Hugged someone? Heck yes!
Gotten into a fight? nothing major, but we worked through it
Cried? yes - I cry so easily sometimes
Smoked? No way - smoking makes you ugly
Drank alcohol? yup - a beer or glass of wine here and there
Kissed someone on the cheek? yup
Reunited with an old friend? Yup
Let something go? Yeah - I think Im getting better at that the older I get
Been whipped? nope
Learned any important lessons? Yup
Got a kiss on the cheek? Yup
Kissed someone on the lips? Yup
Considered suicide? Nope
Cut/dyed your hair drastically? Yup - Chopped it for locks of love after my senior recital in March
Flirted? Yup
Been backstabbed? I dont think so
Missed someone? Yup
Hit someone? Not in a mean or violent way, more of in a fun playful way with a pen or piece of chex mix
Broken something really important to you? Not that I can think of
Cuddled with someone? Yup
Broken somebody's heart? I hope not
Done something you really regretted? I try not to regret, but to learn
Laughed so hard that it hurt? Oh man - so much!
Cried so hard that it hurt? Maybe? Im such an easy crier though
Got cheated on? Nope
Gone on a date? Yup
Got dumped? Nope
Dumped someone? Nope
Made a new screen name? Nope
Lost a friend? Don't think so
Gotten any tattoos/piercing? Not new this year
Been in a love/hate relationship? Nope
Loved someone so much that it hurt? Nope
Been grounded? Lol - no
FRIENDS:
Lost: None that I can think of
Drifted: I am sure a few have
Found: Yup
BODY:
Weight: Around 125ish
Piercing/tattoos: 2 in each earlobe
Height: 5'3.25"
Hair: Just past the shoulders dirty blonde
BAD THINGS I HAVE DONE:
- I dunno - I try and do my best - hopefully not that many bad things
GOOD THINGS I HAVE DONE:
- Hopefully a lot
THINGS I HOPE TO DO IN 2008:
- Be in the same area as someone else this fall
- Be a good person
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Looking Ahead:
In the year 2008...
Will you be looking for a new job?
Yup - in the fall
Will you be looking for a new relationship?
Nope other than just friends
New house?
New housing yes
What will you do different in 2008?
Get started on real life
What will you not be doing in 2008?
Try and not be so insecure at times
Any trips planned?
Yup - Milwaukee in April for the MENC conference, and IMC in the summer
Wedding plans?
Not of my own
What’s on your calendar?
figuring out the next step to life
What can’t you wait for?
Seeing where I end up in the fall
What would you like to see happen differently?
I would like to see doctors working together to try and figure out how to help my sister the best
What about yourself will you be changing?
Just trying to be a good person
What happened in 2007 that you didn’t think would ever happen?
I have no idea
Will you be nicer to the people you care about?
Sure? I think this is kind of a wierd question
Will you dress differently this year than you did in 07?
Probably more like a teacher more often
Will you start or quit drinking?
Nope.
Will you have better relationship with your family?
I hope it will continue to be good.
Will you do charity work?
I'll try
Will you go to bars?
Yes
Will you be nice to people you don’t know?
I always try to
Do you expect 2008 to be a good year for you?
Yes!
How much did you change from this time last year til now?
Grew as a person
Do you plan on having a child?
Not for a very long time
Will you still be friends with the same people you are friends with now?
Yup
Major lifestyle changes?
Yup - the fall.
Will you be moving?
Yup.
What will you make sure doesn’t happen in 2008 that happened in 2007?
I dont know
What are your New Years Eve plans?
I watched the ball drop at Tim's house with him and his brother.
Will you have someone to kiss at midnight?
I did
Wish for 2008:
Health, happiness, and staying positive.
December 13th, 2007
| The interview did go well on Friday!!! I got a call yesterday offering me the job! I'll be a substitute band director for the month of January and I am stoked! It should be an awesome experience in itself, and with some added perks that really don't have much to do with the job The only downside - a mound of paperwork for licensure that needs to be completed as soon as I graduate. In other news - tomorrow is my last day of student teaching. There is a chance that I am going to cry... Also arriving tomorrow - my grandparents and uncle from the Houston area and Tim :) It should be a good weekend and then its off to Midwest next week after the concert!!! Here I go!
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December 7th, 2007
| Wow - its been awhile since I last posted. I have been finishing up my student teaching at Farmington High School with the Wind Ensemble and loving every minute of it! I haven't really had the time to write much with all of the extra assignments that have been needed for student teaching but on hte MSU side of things -they are all finished! I have one more week at FHS - and then a concert on Monday the 17th with the wind ensemble and choirs there. Its at 6 and 8pm - message me if you want or need directions. It is somewhat surreal that I graduate one week from tomorrow. I am excited though - to find out what path my life will take next. I just had an interview for a month long sub job and I feel like I did well - I'll find out mid-week next week! I hope you all are doing well - here is a list of concerts coming up: Mankato Symphony Orchestra - Sunday, December 9 - 3pm - Alltell Wireless Center Then its off to River Falls, then Midwest in Chicago then River Falls again, back to Mankato, then River Falls once more before leaving for Virginia and then back in January. It is going to be somewhat crazy, but a good time and I am excited about it :)
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