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Day 327

On Tuesday at work I was in a lot of pain again, so I didn’t make it through the day, I left at 3:45pm. When I got home I took a pain pill and luckily it worked within a half … Continue reading

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Day 326 – ER!

On Monday when I was driving to work the rain and wind was getting crazy. I drove by a Menards and the cart corral went flying across the lot into the street and cars had to swerve to avoid hitting … Continue reading

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Day 325

Last Sunday Darrell and I slept in & then we went to the Oswego Farmer’s Market for the first time. It was so hot though we kind of ran through it, it was pretty big but we didn’t end up … Continue reading

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Day 324 – Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Saturday July 9 my dad & me went to Kline Creek Farm to film my video for my application because I was applying to be on the Month at the Museum 2 at the Museum of Science and Industry. Then … Continue reading

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Day 323 – “Birthday” Dinner!

Friday July 8 after work I went to Sweet Tomatos for our annual friend birthday dinner. There were 8 of us, me, Aileen, Beth, Tony, Anjeanette, Laura, Alena and her son Charles. I had a good time, but wasn’t feeling … Continue reading

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Day 322

Thursday July 7 at work I took a picture of the new Girl Scout camp sweatshirt. I love it and I really want one, but they are so darn expensive!!

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Day 321 – Frisky’s bath!

Wednesday July 6 after work I went over to my parent’s house my dad & I had to give Frisky, our 18 year old black cat a bath. He really was such a good boy, he didn’t scream or cry … Continue reading

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Day 320

Day 320 was our last day camping at Jellystone in Amboy. It was the Tuesday after the 4th of July! We had a nice relaxing morning. I took one final walk around the lake where I got this picture of … Continue reading

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Book 23 of 500!!

Book 23 was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. This was the 2nd book in that series. I read this one during one day!! These are such quick reads, but I love them, now I can’t wait to see … Continue reading

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Book 22 of 500!!

Book 22 was The Doors of Learning by Bryant L. Cureton. He was actually the president of Elmhurst College when I attended. This book is a compilation of some of his speeches that he gave during his presidency. I thought … Continue reading

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Day 319 – Happy 4th of July!!!

4th of July is my all time favorite holiday! However, this year we just stayed at the campground all day which was a little sad….. Darrell didn’t feel like driving back to Dixon for their fireworks show. So we watched … Continue reading

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Day 318 – Dixon!!

2 Sunday’s ago, Darrell & I went to Dixon, IL. We set up our chairs along the parade route (because it’s always packed!) Then we went and ate at Hardee’s!! I love the ham and cheese and it was very … Continue reading

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Day 317 – Parent’s come to Amboy!

2 Saturday’s ago, while Darrell & me were camping at Amboy my parent’s came. They spent the whole day and we had a lot of fun!! It was super hot out so we did spend the majority of the time … Continue reading

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Day 316 – Jellystone in Amboy

Last Friday at work we were closed to the public because we had to enter inventory into our new shop system we were getting. So I got to wear jeans and a t-shirt! WOO! It was a very long day … Continue reading

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Day 315

Last Thursday I drove my dad’s jeep to work, but he wanted it for Friday because it was supposed to be hot, so at lunchtime he brought his blue van, that has no air & we went out to lunch. … Continue reading

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