Sunday, August 16, 2009

Wild'n out in Wisconsin!

So.. Wisconsin isn't as bad as you may think! Atleast in the summer time anyway :) We have been so lucky to have been able to sight-see and to meet people from all over! We have met some great people so far and cant wait to get to know them better. The only down fall of WI that we have seen is that we have yet to find a good mexican restaurant.. What does a girl have to do to get some quality enchiladas??!!! The hunt is on :)


* White Coat Ceremony for the Medical College of Wisconsin and the celebration dinner afterwards!

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* Lake Michigan


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* Sprecher Brewing Co. tour with our new friends Chelsy and Scott. No beer for us.. but plenty of Sprecher soda to go around!



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* Fun at the Wisconsin State Fair! We enjoyed deep fried oreos, deep fried cheese curds, a giant cream puff and chocolate covered bacon (not my favorite :)).


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* Milwaukee Brewers baseball game at Miller Park

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Monday, August 10, 2009

Home Away from Home!

Here are some pictures of our new place. There is still work to be done.. but I like it so far. Enjoy :)


Our bedroom

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Guest bedroom (currently waiting for occupants :)

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Richard's study room with balcony

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Kitchen and dining room

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The downstairs and upstairs bathrooms

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The front room

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Front door with my flowers :)
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Saturday, August 8, 2009

We are finally here!!!

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Well, we are finally Wisconsonites! We left on August 1st and made our way to Wauwatosa, WI. We arrived on August 3rd. We drove through Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois. Sheesh, what a trip! It was a family affair with Richard and I in the Penske moving truck carrying his Jeep and Richard's younger brother Taylor with Rooskie picking up the rear in my little car. I think we did really well for driving that far! (Well, Richard and Taylor drove. I was busy watching DVD's, reading magazines, and stuffing my face with treats :) Although it was so hard to leave family and friends.. we are excited for this new adventure. Richard starts med school orientation this Monday, Aug 10th and I recently found out I got a job at the hospital up the street on the transplant unit. I have taken a few pictures.. but will post more soon once I get our new place in order! Love and miss you all..

Monday, February 2, 2009

HE DID IT!!!!

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After a long run of classes, tests, applications, and interviews..... Richard has finally gotten into medical school. WooHoo!!! He found out last Friday that he was accepted into the Medical College of Wisconsin. Looks like we will be moving in early August to Milwaukee to make it in time for the 1st day of school. Although I am anxious and kinda scared to move that far away, I am so proud of my hubby and for the hard work he has put in!

Monday, January 19, 2009

What the??!!!!

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So.. the holidays are over and wow, what a whirlwind!!! Needless to say, I have slacked off BIG TIME with the whole blogging thing. I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year's! I will give you a small recap of what the first of the year has brought for the Thorsteds.. Richard started his last semester of school a couple weeks ago and can't wait to be done! Although some of his classes are a drag, he is an instructor in the anatomy lab again this semester and seems to really love it. My idea of fun isn't necessarily hanging out with dead people.. but what can you do? :) He is still in the process of getting into medical school and actually has an interview in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this Friday. (Keep your fingers crossed!) We are still waiting to hear back from other schools, so we will see. As for me, things are going well. I am still working at McKay Dee Hospital as an RN representin' on the night shift.. I have the bags under my eyes to prove it! I really enjoy the people I work with and feel lucky to have learned so much from them. Thanks guys! I also got a gym membership with my sis Emily and have enjoyed working out. Em is a good motivator and it has turned out to be a great way for me to burn off some steam. I am also proud to say I have officially labeled myself as "Queen of the Stairmaster".. still waiting for the results to follow my title :) We have also been up snowboarding this season and hope to go a lot more!! Whether it be the jobs we have or for our little house where we live.. I feel like me and Richard are just so blessed!!! We are excited to see what 2009 brings and can't wait to take you along on our adventures..


p.s. I will attempt to start blogging more.