Just a quick update here...the beach was beautiful today. The heat didn't seem as horrid as Tuesday. I ventured to Revere Beach for about 3 hours before calling me fried. It was a very hazy day, which makes things even worse right?
I just got home and took an ice cold shower to cool off. The weather channel says it is 97 degrees, but feels like 102 degrees. No wonder my feet literally burned from the sand. The sand was like hot coals on my feet...and it went right through my sandals!
Until next time...
Stephanie
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
More Adventures...
The weekend was yet another busy one for everyone. Friday night we celebrated Beth's 21st Birthday at Dick's Last Resort. Here' a few photos from dinner...
The waiter would NOT believe I was 21..just because I wasn't drinking.
Note that this is the first time in my life I have been quizzed on the information on my id.
Saturday morning we all had to get up bright and early for our Duck Tour around the city. We rode around town on an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. The tour went through Boston on land for about 45 minutes, and then we literally dove into the water in the same vehicle for a water tour on the Charles River. It was a beautiful sunny day, but the breeze even on land was quite chilly at 10am!
Splashing down in the River....arms up!
After the Duck Tour we had lunch at the Prudential Center food court and did some window shopping. We met shortly after a few blocks away to get ready for our party bikes scavenger hunt. The bikes each had 5 people on them, plus the driver that came with it. You sit in a circle and all pedal at your own pace to move the bike. Contrary to what some think, the bikes are NOT motorized at all. I think all will agree that 2 1/2, and nearly 3 hours for some on the bikes was a lot of work!
The gang hanging out in the park waiting for our bikes
Tasks: Eat a Boston Cream Pie (or donut in my case because it was cheaper),
and dress in colonial wear.
Another task: Drink a pint of Guinness....well, I was the only 21 year old in my group but I couldn't drink it so I stole this random guy's Guinness for a photo.
Task: Imitate the Make Way For Ducklings statue
The colonial man assured Angela we'd get bonus points for kissing him!
Task: Have team members participating with a street performer
After the Scavenger Hunt people went off their own ways and in smaller groups. I know many people opted to come back to the house and sleep...some until the next morning! It was a long day with a lot of activity. I myself went to the basement to the tv lounge/family room and fell asleep on the couch for an hour or two and then a few of us watched a movie that was on tv.
Sunday was a day of shopping. Many people ventured down Newbury Street where all the top-end shops are. There are also places like the Gap but many of the places located are local places. I spent the day at a few different coffee shops with wireless internet doing some computer work, and working my way down Newbury Street throughout the day looking for my next cafe to stop at. I also stopped by the Annual Health and Fitness Expo that was going on. It was pretty cool with some interactive activities...including a pool to scuba dive in. They have wet suits they were having people put on in a tent next to the pool that was inside the exhibit hall. I really wanted to try it, but the line was pretty long. I eventually walked back to the Kenmore area, which is just a few blocks from the house and stopped at a bagel shop to do some more computer stuff- mostly working on resume updating and cover letter organizing to get some applications sent out for jobs.
Monday I spent much of the afternoon at Carson beach. I haven't downloaded the pictures I took but promise to post a couple soon! Monday evening the majority of the group went out to dinner for another student's Birthday. I haven't downloaded those photos yet so they will also have to wait for the next post...
Today (Tuesday) I dedicated my day to sitting in front of my fan in the basement working on the rest of these resumes. I get so many interruptions and distractions when I have been trying to work on them before, hence I spent the day finally getting them all put together and searching all my different websites some more for new postings.
Tomorrow Katherine (one of the interns) isn't working so we are going to go to the beach. It is supposed to be in the high 90's...a perfect day for the ocean with water very close by to cool off in. After the beach I hope to meet up with my long lost friend Shanti for drinks and then finish out the evening with the interns. We are having a potluck...which may end up being more of a snack-luck or micro-luck due to our lacking of kitchen utensils, pots, pans, etc. The creativity that takes place should be interesting at the least! Pictures of the beaches and more adventures later...
Until next time-
Stephanie
P.S. One more fun picture to end this post with...me on the Make Way for Ducklings Statue!
The waiter would NOT believe I was 21..just because I wasn't drinking.
Note that this is the first time in my life I have been quizzed on the information on my id.
Saturday morning we all had to get up bright and early for our Duck Tour around the city. We rode around town on an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. The tour went through Boston on land for about 45 minutes, and then we literally dove into the water in the same vehicle for a water tour on the Charles River. It was a beautiful sunny day, but the breeze even on land was quite chilly at 10am!
Splashing down in the River....arms up!
After the Duck Tour we had lunch at the Prudential Center food court and did some window shopping. We met shortly after a few blocks away to get ready for our party bikes scavenger hunt. The bikes each had 5 people on them, plus the driver that came with it. You sit in a circle and all pedal at your own pace to move the bike. Contrary to what some think, the bikes are NOT motorized at all. I think all will agree that 2 1/2, and nearly 3 hours for some on the bikes was a lot of work!
The gang hanging out in the park waiting for our bikes
Tasks: Eat a Boston Cream Pie (or donut in my case because it was cheaper),
and dress in colonial wear.
Another task: Drink a pint of Guinness....well, I was the only 21 year old in my group but I couldn't drink it so I stole this random guy's Guinness for a photo.
Task: Imitate the Make Way For Ducklings statue
The colonial man assured Angela we'd get bonus points for kissing him!
Task: Have team members participating with a street performer
Sunday was a day of shopping. Many people ventured down Newbury Street where all the top-end shops are. There are also places like the Gap but many of the places located are local places. I spent the day at a few different coffee shops with wireless internet doing some computer work, and working my way down Newbury Street throughout the day looking for my next cafe to stop at. I also stopped by the Annual Health and Fitness Expo that was going on. It was pretty cool with some interactive activities...including a pool to scuba dive in. They have wet suits they were having people put on in a tent next to the pool that was inside the exhibit hall. I really wanted to try it, but the line was pretty long. I eventually walked back to the Kenmore area, which is just a few blocks from the house and stopped at a bagel shop to do some more computer stuff- mostly working on resume updating and cover letter organizing to get some applications sent out for jobs.
Monday I spent much of the afternoon at Carson beach. I haven't downloaded the pictures I took but promise to post a couple soon! Monday evening the majority of the group went out to dinner for another student's Birthday. I haven't downloaded those photos yet so they will also have to wait for the next post...
Today (Tuesday) I dedicated my day to sitting in front of my fan in the basement working on the rest of these resumes. I get so many interruptions and distractions when I have been trying to work on them before, hence I spent the day finally getting them all put together and searching all my different websites some more for new postings.
Tomorrow Katherine (one of the interns) isn't working so we are going to go to the beach. It is supposed to be in the high 90's...a perfect day for the ocean with water very close by to cool off in. After the beach I hope to meet up with my long lost friend Shanti for drinks and then finish out the evening with the interns. We are having a potluck...which may end up being more of a snack-luck or micro-luck due to our lacking of kitchen utensils, pots, pans, etc. The creativity that takes place should be interesting at the least! Pictures of the beaches and more adventures later...
Until next time-
Stephanie
P.S. One more fun picture to end this post with...me on the Make Way for Ducklings Statue!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Another week...more Adventures..............
NOTE: First, if you are reading this blog AND the DSP Interns blog I create they are similar, but mine also has a lot added to it so please read through! Again, there are lots of photos in this post, remember you can click on them to see them bigger!
It's hard to believe that another week, almost two, have gone by since I last updated! To be honest, there has been so much happening I just haven't had the time or energy. This long span between post will teach me to stay on top of things better!! Now, where to start...
On Thursday night I went with the students to their class. Their Professor was taking the group on a walking tour of the area. We started in Copley Square, then walked through the Public Garden and up Beacon Hill in the Boston Common by the State House. In Copley Square after exploring the inside of the public library for a bit we walked out to see cotton-like fluffs floating all over. We couldn't figure out what on earth it was, until one of the students spotted the fountain across the Square...someone had put a large amount of soap in it so there were bubbles everywhere!
The photo above with a bunch of students is of them sitting on duckling statues. Jessica is the "Mother Duck" and all her ducklings are following. If you don't know, here's a little Boston trivia for you...the statues are made after a book called "Make Way for Ducklings". The book is sold all over the city and is a children's book about Mr. and Mrs. Mallard, ducks who are trying to find a place to settle. They eventually end up in the public garden. Each year Boston hold a make way for Ducklings parade where little kids can dress up as ducks and parade through the Boston Common and Garden. I really like the picture of everyone. [From front to back: Jessica, Angela, Stevie, Megan, Sam, Krysta, Ashley, Beth and Katherine]
Now, I can't forget to mention our Friday morning drama...So, I will admit to everyone that I don't set an alarm most mornings, nor do I get up while the students are still getting ready in the morning-- there's no point since I don't have to be anywhere by a certain time usually. So here it is, Friday at approximately 7:50am. I had slightly heard the girls on my floor getting ready but rolled over and fell back asleep. Then I heard a loud beeping, which many of us thought was a truck backing up outside. It then hit me that it was the fire alarm. So me, in my lovely pajamas, grabbed my keys and cell phones and went downstairs. I called the BU Police department to report the alarm. Here's a transcript of the conversation:
Friday evening I got about 14 of 23 people to go out and try Ethiopian food with Samantha and me. I think there are mixed feelings on it...some liked it, some hated it. Here's a photo of my dinner (chicken weirdly cooked with a small greek salad).
After Ethiopian Samantha and I stopped by the Cheers' bar for a midnight snack and to buy some souvenirs. The second photo is from the other night when some of us met there for dinner after work.
Saturday morning, bright and early at 9:30am, the majority of the group headed out to start the Freedom Trail. For those who don't know, the Freedom Trail is a path that leads you to 16 historical sites throughout the city. The trail is on pretty much any map of the area you pick up. It is also outlined on the sidewalk throughout the city with either a thick red painted line or a brick path. It's really kind of neat how it is laid out. Most of us saw the first 11 sites with a great colonial tour guide then finished on our own.
One serious and one Funny pose with the Tour Guide
The State House and Park Street Church
The Graveyard where Sam Adams, Mother Goose and others are buried
This one's for Dad...the boat's name was "Waterfront Wanda".
Jessica, Stevie, Andre, Brandon (some of the interns)....being CLASSIC tourists!
Ashley, Sam and Megan...on the Freedom Trail
Crossing the Bridge to the USS Constitution
On the USS Constitution
USS Constitution
TIRED, after a loooong day of walking! We were too lazy to
walk to the T, so we waited for the bus to take us home...
It's hard to believe that another week, almost two, have gone by since I last updated! To be honest, there has been so much happening I just haven't had the time or energy. This long span between post will teach me to stay on top of things better!! Now, where to start...
On Thursday night I went with the students to their class. Their Professor was taking the group on a walking tour of the area. We started in Copley Square, then walked through the Public Garden and up Beacon Hill in the Boston Common by the State House. In Copley Square after exploring the inside of the public library for a bit we walked out to see cotton-like fluffs floating all over. We couldn't figure out what on earth it was, until one of the students spotted the fountain across the Square...someone had put a large amount of soap in it so there were bubbles everywhere!
^^^fun in the bubbles.... ^^^
^^^The tortoise and the hare...some of the interns having fun ^^^
^^^In the Public Garden
The photo above with a bunch of students is of them sitting on duckling statues. Jessica is the "Mother Duck" and all her ducklings are following. If you don't know, here's a little Boston trivia for you...the statues are made after a book called "Make Way for Ducklings". The book is sold all over the city and is a children's book about Mr. and Mrs. Mallard, ducks who are trying to find a place to settle. They eventually end up in the public garden. Each year Boston hold a make way for Ducklings parade where little kids can dress up as ducks and parade through the Boston Common and Garden. I really like the picture of everyone. [From front to back: Jessica, Angela, Stevie, Megan, Sam, Krysta, Ashley, Beth and Katherine]
Now, I can't forget to mention our Friday morning drama...So, I will admit to everyone that I don't set an alarm most mornings, nor do I get up while the students are still getting ready in the morning-- there's no point since I don't have to be anywhere by a certain time usually. So here it is, Friday at approximately 7:50am. I had slightly heard the girls on my floor getting ready but rolled over and fell back asleep. Then I heard a loud beeping, which many of us thought was a truck backing up outside. It then hit me that it was the fire alarm. So me, in my lovely pajamas, grabbed my keys and cell phones and went downstairs. I called the BU Police department to report the alarm. Here's a transcript of the conversation:
BU Police Guy: "Hello. BU Police..."
ME: "Hi, I'm at 184 and 186 Bay State Road and we have fir...."
BU Police Guy: "Ya, your alarms are going off....we're on it already..."
ME: "Ok...so are you just testing them again or what's going on here??"
BU Police Guy: "Umm...No, you'd better all vacate the building and the fire department should arrive shortly."
ME: "Ok...!?!? Goodbye"
So here we are standing on the sidewalk...some of us in pajamas, some in dress clothes nearly ready to go to work, and others half in pajamas, half in dress clothes. 5 minutes later a police car and 2 fire trucks roll up. The firemen jump out of the truck in their gear with these ax-claw like things and go in the house. They come out a couple minutes later, get in the truck and drive off...not saying a word. Well, one of the firemen wave us back into the house as the truck is pulling away. All this time I am asking people if they were cooking breakfast or anything...after talking to the maintenance guy for a bit I confirmed it was a shower that set the alarm off. There was rumor it was us third floor girls that set it off, but it was actually the guys! They won't live that one down...they took such a long hot and steamy shower that it set the fire alarm off! All is well though and it is a story that I'm sure we'll keep for the summer.
Friday late morning my friend Samantha arrived. I drug her throughout town so I could eat at the Mexican place I was craving and then over to Haymarket, where there is a massive Farmer's Market every Friday and Saturday. They have some cheap stuff...a pound of strawberries or grapes for 99 cents (my favorites) as well as other great deals.
While out shopping sometime throughout the weekend I came across these cute little sayings. I LOVE the one in the bottom right corner. Grandma...I took this picture just for you!! :D
While out shopping sometime throughout the weekend I came across these cute little sayings. I LOVE the one in the bottom right corner. Grandma...I took this picture just for you!! :D
After Ethiopian Samantha and I stopped by the Cheers' bar for a midnight snack and to buy some souvenirs. The second photo is from the other night when some of us met there for dinner after work.
Saturday morning, bright and early at 9:30am, the majority of the group headed out to start the Freedom Trail. For those who don't know, the Freedom Trail is a path that leads you to 16 historical sites throughout the city. The trail is on pretty much any map of the area you pick up. It is also outlined on the sidewalk throughout the city with either a thick red painted line or a brick path. It's really kind of neat how it is laid out. Most of us saw the first 11 sites with a great colonial tour guide then finished on our own.
One serious and one Funny pose with the Tour Guide
Here are a few other photos from throughout the day...
The State House and Park Street Church
The Graveyard where Sam Adams, Mother Goose and others are buried
This one's for Dad...the boat's name was "Waterfront Wanda".
Jessica, Stevie, Andre, Brandon (some of the interns)....being CLASSIC tourists!
Ashley, Sam and Megan...on the Freedom Trail
Crossing the Bridge to the USS Constitution
On the USS Constitution
USS Constitution
TIRED, after a loooong day of walking! We were too lazy to
walk to the T, so we waited for the bus to take us home...
Saturday evening my group kind of all went their own ways. Samantha and I finally had the evening to ourselves to enjoy. We spent the evening down on the waterfront, looking for a good seafood place for dinner so Samantha could have her lobster! It couldn't have been a more perfect day and night for doing what we did all day and then to have dinner outside. We also shopped around, mostly window shopped, the Quincy Market area and went on a horse and carriage ride. Our driver Jim was fascinated that we were from Michigan. He wants to take a vacation to Mackinac Island soon. Cody, our horse, was pretty cool too. :D
After dinner I made Samantha walk some more...this time over to Little Italy for some of the best pastries around. I got my blueberry muffin fix from Mike's Pastries (for the next couple of days) and then we went to my latest crave...the injectable ice cream place...where they inject ice cream into cupcake, brownies, canolis and more!
Sunday was officially named "Do As You Wish Day" for the interns. In other words, I told everyone to do the things they needed to get done, catch up on any missed sleep, explore museums they've been wanting to...whatever their heart desired. I know many opted to use the day for some sleep catch up and laundry time (many doing laundry for the first time since arriving!). Samantha and I enjoyed the Boston Public Garden and have a nice lunch before she had to head to the airport. And yes Dad, we both realize if we have gotten up and moving before 11am we could have had most of the day together. :D hahha...we were tired though!
Monday quite a few people had the day off because it was a State Holiday: Bunker Hill Day. So a few of us ventured out to Bunker Hill since we didn't have the strength on Saturday to do so. We thought there might be things going on but it was actually pretty quite up there. We climbed all 294 stairs to get to the top of the monument. Let me just tell you...those 294 stairs seemed like they would never end! The circular stairs kept going and going and going and going...you get my drift! It took me a few breaks in the stairwell to make it up there! Upon making it to the top, the view was totally worth it! If it was a gloomy day it wouldn't have been the same. Here's a few photos...
from the ground...then at the top!
taken from one of the tiny windows that was on the way up the stairs...
the view from the top...
After dinner I took the girls to the Vietnamese Restaurant some others and I ate at a couple weeks ago for dinner. I still love the fact that we go to Chinatown for Vietnamese food.
As I mentioned earlier, on Wednesday after people got out of work so of us met at Cheers' for Half Off Appetizers for dinner. Though, the funny part is less than half of those who came actually took advantage of the 1/2 off food and they ordered a burger or something else.
Chas and David being goofy.....Stevie and I
Samantha's Lobster Tetrazini and my Boston Scrod...
After dinner I made Samantha walk some more...this time over to Little Italy for some of the best pastries around. I got my blueberry muffin fix from Mike's Pastries (for the next couple of days) and then we went to my latest crave...the injectable ice cream place...where they inject ice cream into cupcake, brownies, canolis and more!
Another picture perfect shot I've taken...
Monday quite a few people had the day off because it was a State Holiday: Bunker Hill Day. So a few of us ventured out to Bunker Hill since we didn't have the strength on Saturday to do so. We thought there might be things going on but it was actually pretty quite up there. We climbed all 294 stairs to get to the top of the monument. Let me just tell you...those 294 stairs seemed like they would never end! The circular stairs kept going and going and going and going...you get my drift! It took me a few breaks in the stairwell to make it up there! Upon making it to the top, the view was totally worth it! If it was a gloomy day it wouldn't have been the same. Here's a few photos...
from the ground...then at the top!
taken from one of the tiny windows that was on the way up the stairs...
the view from the top...
After dinner I took the girls to the Vietnamese Restaurant some others and I ate at a couple weeks ago for dinner. I still love the fact that we go to Chinatown for Vietnamese food.
As I mentioned earlier, on Wednesday after people got out of work so of us met at Cheers' for Half Off Appetizers for dinner. Though, the funny part is less than half of those who came actually took advantage of the 1/2 off food and they ordered a burger or something else.
Some of my group:
Sam was STARVING after working so hard!!! .... Chas, Krysta, Megan and Erin try to order
Yummy Nachos!
Chas and David being goofy.....Stevie and I
Here it is Thursday evening...the gang is back from class and most are relaxing after a long day. We have a very busy weekend ahead that will include a Birthday party for Beth, the Duck Tour Saturday morning then our Party Bike Scavenger Hunt in the afternoon, and who knows what else. I've heard rumor of some people going to Salsa dancing lessons Saturday evening! What Sunday will hold....who knows! A few of us are going to try get 1/2 price tickets to see the Blue Man group show though Sunday night!
I'll try to update early next week so I don't have to do such a long post!
Until next time...
Stephanie
I'll try to update early next week so I don't have to do such a long post!
Until next time...
Stephanie
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