I had a day off yesterday..thank goodness...I needed it! I had to stop at work for a quick health assessment for my 4 year anniversary at MGMC..i also got the T Dap shot. Last night I grabbed a drink with my buddy Scott at Old Chicago where I ended up joining the World Beer Tour and got through half of my first Cinco de Mayo tour! whoot whoot! He just tricked out his car so we took a spin around town in that...it was so fun! We ended up in North Ames at Brewers--a awesome little bar. I of course had to have a martini ther--make that the Appletini! yumyumyum!!

Today I had to work 9-19..a nice 10 hour shift. I adore my co-workers! They are truly awesome! But....remember that shot I got yesterday...its making me super achey and sore..I feel like death! I just wanna cry! I called my dad, my sister, and then later my mom just to complain..as if that would make me feel better! omg...it hurts so much! I am gonna call it a night..and pray that sleep and thunderstorms tonight make me a better Karoline tomorrw!

Night night..

xoxo, me

Sunday, I went to my sister's house for a Lia Sophea jewelry party. It was alright. But it was super fun to hang with my sis and mom. A couple of my sisters friends came-one has twin babies-Case and Cale. I played with Cale for most of the day--shes a sweetheart!

My dad, brother, and brother in law were also there--putting up a chain link fence for my nephew Collin to run around in! I'm sad to say its not Winston proof tho! It was used, so it doesnt sit right and Winston could easily sneak under it.

Collin and Aunt Kari
Winston..loving the outdoors!

The most adorable boy in the world!! ps. look at his gloves...hahahahahaha

Today is my one day off, so I should be doing something productive! Have a fantastic day all!

xoxo, me

I had a fantastic day at work last ngiht! I had amazing patients who were awesome!! Then I grabbed a drink with a few buddies. A dude that I've been out to the bar with a few times was telling me about this website:
http://www.endangeredspeciescondoms.com/

check out the condom packages! made my day! too funny! I dont have time for much more, I am heading to my sisters shortly! have a great day!
xoxo, me

I'm having a kinda down in the dumps day again. I dont really know why. It's not nearly as bad as it was earlier in the year tho. I kinda feel like there's no one to to talk to today. I go into work at 3, so I know things will get better then. So, the other night I talked to Adam about meeting up in Kansas City next weekend when he's there. He said it just won't work. I'm pretty bummed about that. I need to cut back spending time on him again. It just sucks. I need to move on. I don't know what kind of spell he has over me. I tried talkin to Abby about it, I sent her an email and never heard back. We havn't been talking much lately, Abby and I. Her and Brad were here the other weekend and that was AMAZING! But, I didn't go to Lori's (my high school friend) wedding, because I got sick that morning. So, I felt yucky and guilty all Saturday, then Ab and Brad left early Sunday. Brad and Abby have been looking for a new place to rent so they can save some money, and I know thats why she hasn't been calling or talking to me, but these past few days I really needed a friend to talk to.
My day should be getting better. I had CMT on, and Eric Church's Cribs was on. hehe. I love that :) I have to work 3-11, I hope it is a fabulous night. The past 3 days have been unGodly busy..so Im keepin my fingers crossed for a good one! Isuppose I better go finish gettin ready.
Im kinda excited to head home tomorrow (my only day off in a week) My sis is having a jewelry party, but I need to get away from my place..from Ames..from work and my bed..haha
ok, bye bye
xoxo, me

My Friday Night...

This weekend was VIESHEA, and David, Abby, and Brad came to Ames to celebrate and see me! I was uber excited! Friday, David got here and we grabbed a bite to eat then headed to Main street! David had never been out there and I'm not sure that he liked it. But, I had a blast. Sometimes you gotta take care of yourself..right?! While we were there, Ab and Brad got to town and joined us! I got pretty drunk..so drunk that I blacked out..oops! Good thing I was with the people that would take care of me the most!! Enjoy these pics! hehe

David, Kari, Abby

Creeper and Callie! ((this dude tried to buy davido a drink..hahahahah))

My very first "photobooth" pic..and how many times have I been to that bar?!

They took an upside down pic..hehe

They are the best ex-roomies I ever had!

my friend Jess's boyfriend Mike, his buddy Josh, and I

Davido and I...he takes such good care of me!

They are too precious! :)

Just the 3 of us!!!!!

a small group of us..good times!

I adore my friends..and I am so glad they came this weekend!

David and I went to the movie Kick-Ass this afternoon before he took off back to Sioux City..I had NO idea it was rated R..haha..I thought it was gonna be a silly teen movie.

I new it was gonna be slightly different when in the first like 5 mins they were talkin about masterbation..haha. There was a lot of gore in it too..theres a lot more killing than I was anticipating..i really wasn't expecting any. But the movie had me rolling laughing!

I reccomend it!

Ok..I should sleep so i can be productive tomorrow!

xoxo, me

Well.....I can die happy. I finally saw Reba McIntire in concert! It was amazing! I dont think that I took my eyes off of her the entire time she was on stage! AND--get this! She wasn't even the main act!!!!

LeeAnn Womcak opened for Reba. I wasn't too excited for her. I kinda thought she was a snooty lady. BUT, I have totally changed my mind! She has a beautiful voice and really wow'd me!

And, heres Reba! AMAZING. Thats all I can say!
Reba sings a song called I want a Cowboy written by Katrina Elam. I've known it for a couple years, and its now on Reba's newst CD. During the song they flashed different cowboys on the big screen. One happend to be Kevin Costner from the Dances with Wolves era. I was on cloud nine!!



Reba and Leeann did a duet to Does He Love You?

Melissa Peterman came out and was a riot!!! You definatly need to YouTube her! The funniest person ever..EVER!!!!


Reba came out in this to sing Fancy as her encore! She came out in a Taxi just like the one from the video!
And here is the main act. George frickin Strait! Wow. Every song he sings is gold! How can one NOT love him!!!! And that tush in those jeans! hehe

That butt...

im gonna leave you with that..hehe

xoxo, me

oh, heres my fellow concert goers!

Scott, Me, Nichole, Edie, Levi, Miriam

My birthday was on Sunday, but I had to work Saturday, Sunday, AND Monday! So, Tuesday night my friends had a little get together for me at Karaoke night at Westtowne Pub. I let my buddy Samantha plan it all! She did a fantastic job at inviting our friends! Drinks with some buddies--Kyle, Mitchell, Angie and I!
Singing so Queen of my Doublewide
--with the polyester curtains and the redwood deck--

The three stooges as Julee calls us
Andrew, Aundrea, and I!

Me, Angie, and Sam!

I love this one! Kelly M. figured out my self timer for my cam!

We were rockin out to the karaoke!

I had SUCH a great time..and SUCH a hangover the next morning!

I had a dentist appt the next morning. I am kinda surprised that I didn't get sick with the hygenists hands in my mouth! haha!

Abby and Brad ((and fozzie)) are coming tonight!! I am soooooo excited for them to be here!!

I am sure I will update you lata on this weekends festivities!

xoxo, me