Thursday, December 1, 2011

Freedom

15 months, 8 grad classes done.  The semester is over, and with that all course work is done for my degree.  I can breathe again.  No more heading to class.  No more assignments.  All I have left to do now is the rest of my thesis, which is flexible and pretty stress free.  My plan was to finish this degree in 2 years or less, and I won't let anything stand in my way.

To celebrate the hubby surprised me by making one of my favourite meals, and the same meal that he made me the first time he ever cooked for me when we were just teenagers.

The noodles and meatballs are actually from a local restaurant (made fresh in store) and the sauce is a delicious, time consuming Emeril recipe.


I feel very free knowing that I don't have class or assignments to worry about.  I have so many things to look forward to this month, and I am very happy to get back to my regular blogging.

This December I am looking forward to ... 

Cooking and baking a lot.
Christmas shopping.
Christmas parties galore!
Watching Home Alone with the hubby while snuggling and drinking wine.
Spending time with my family.
Blogging Regularly.

What are you looking forward to this December?


15 comments:

Faith said...

Congrats!!! I hope you have more than enough time this December to fit in all of the things you're looking forward to.

Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga said...

Im looking fwd to getting on a plane tomorrow & being on vacay!

Congrats on being DONE!

Amber said...

Yahoo! Congrats on being done!!! What an awesome accomplishment to finish in 15 months :)

Kacy said...

Congratulations Jolene!!
This December I'm looking forward to baking Christmas cookies, hosting my first ever Christmasgiving dinner and going home again to see family.

Anonymous said...

Yum!! Congrats on being done... I can't wait to see your cooking and baking and the holiday dinner parties I know you will be throwing :-)

Lisa's Yarns said...

Congrats on finishing! What an awesome feeling! I am glad you don't feel too stressed about your thesis and can enjoy this holiday season.

I am impressed that your husband made that for you as your first meal way back when you were teens!

This December I am looking forward to time with friends, a Feliz Navidad dinner party I am hosting, and going home for Christmas!

Allysia said...

LOL at the Home Alone thing! :) That's so cute that you guys have been together since you were teenagers. And hooray for the freedom!

Why am I here??? said...

Congrats Jolene. Would you like to write my research paper? You cruised through your work load, what's a few more pages for me? haha Congrats on your hard work. You're a machine!

Happy blogging

Unknown said...

Yaaay! So excited for you and for the rest of us who love reading your blogs!As of Tuesday I will feel the same way. Until then, I have a paper/presentation/final exam on Monday. I am looking forward to freedom and fun Christmas things after that.

Have an awesome, stress-free weekend!

Anonymous said...

congrats girlie!! All that hard work...now it's the home stretch!! It still surprises me that you guys have been together for so long! I'm excited to do all things Christmasy in my new town!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on being done! I am totally jealous. I have a week of clinic left (we see patients morning and afternoon), 2 exams this week, and then 6 exams the following week. But then I'll be baking, wrapping presents, hanging with my kids and husband, and hopefully getting into the Christmas spirit!

Jessica @ Dairy Free Betty said...

Congrats on being finished!!!!!!!!!!!! woooo hooooooooooooooo!!!!

Hubby defends on the 13th!!! Then he'll be all done too!!

Yelena said...

Congrats, Jolene! I remember when you were just in the beginning of your degree at foodbuzz last year! I am very proud of you.

I am looking forward to:
A week off for the holidays
the lights
baking
holiday parties
spending time with my family.

Kelsey Ann said...

YAY!!! enjoy your break!! celebrating along with you :) must feel nice knowing you can relax into the holiday season now :)

oh and i wish my family liked squash as much as me. my mom likes the taste but she says she can only stomach a small amount before she feels the bloating effects of the fibrous squash. i think my stomach is much different than most peoples... it's a starch belly for sure :P

xoxo <3

sophia said...

Ah, I want to relish that freedom too! I'm deep in final exams, but within a week I should be like you, free as a bird!

I'm looking forward to a cookie exchange party!