Girlfriends!

Picture 1: Some of my Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Sisters

Picture 2: Two of my former coworkers from the University of Denver (celebrating @ an English Pub)

Picture 3: Some of the Alpha Omicron Pi Advisers for the Epsilon Gamma Chapter @ UNC

Since moving to Denver in December 2001 I have met so many wonderful people and have developed friendships with a number of great women. It was hard for me to move across the country and not know anyone in the area. But my new friends helped me to settle right in. Through a number of other opportunities I was able to meet even more women and am grateful for all of the girlfriends I have in my life now - those old and new! I'll be starting all over again in England but I will never forget my friends in Colorado, or South Carolina for that matter, and hope to remain in touch with all of you just as I have in the past. I will be just an email message away! I love you all! Amber

All I Need to Know About Life I Learned From My Girlfriends

• Good times are even better when they're shared.
• A good long talk can cure almost anything.
• Everyone needs someone with whom to share their secrets.
• Listening is just as important as talking.
• An understanding friend is better than a therapist; and cheaper, too!
• Laughter makes the world a happier place.
• Friends are like wine; they get better with age.
• Sometimes you just need a shoulder to cry on.
• Great minds think alike, especially when they are female!
• When it comes to "bonding," females do it better.
• It's important to make time to do "girl things."
• Calories don't count when having lunch (or any other food) with your girlfriends.
• You can never have too many shoes or girlfriends.
• GEMS MAY BE PRECIOUS, BUT FRIENDSHIP IS PRICELESS!!!!!
  
  

It's official...we're moving!

We received the official word on February 16th that Matt's assignment has been extended and we will be moving to England later this month. How exciting! The news has been long awaited as Matt left for Europe back in early November 2006. My last day at work was yesterday (March 2) and now the real planning begins. There is so much to do - call the vet and the utility companies, shopping, packing, etc. Not to mention I must try to say goodbye to several friends. Of course, I'm hoping it will be more like "until I see you again" because we do plan to move back to Colorado once the assignment is completed. We'll be abroad for at least two years and hope to travel as much as we can. I'm hoping this blog will be a great way to keep friends and family updated on our adventures. Please keep in touch! Our home will always be open to visitors so we'd love to have you join us in our new place!