How was everyone's week sans bread? I think I have had enougth Matzah and peanut butter for a while... anyways I was blogging because no one has really posted in a while. Any stories? Anything going on? I want to hear it.
Matt
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Monday, April 07, 2008
Paige's Bat Mitzvah Weekend
I hope everyone had a great time this weekend. I know I had a great time "getting low" on the dance floor (those dancing with me will know what that means). I'd like to hear any other stories or other people's favorite things about the trip.
Matt
Matt
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
FORMAL!
I am sooooo excited for next weekend, I can't even put it in words! I know how much you all are dying to see our polka dot dresses, so I thought I'd give you a preview of mine with a picture of Zack and me from my sorority formal last night!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Thank you
Hello Family,
I just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone for helping out with my dad. Even if I didn't speak with all of you individually, I could still feel your love and support. I know that what he had was considered "routine," but there was nothing routine about my dad having a health problem. I mean it certainly hasn't happened in my lifetime.
Jeri, thank you for helping me think clearly on Monday. I don't think I would have been able to do it with out you.
Anyway...I kinda think this may be too serious for blog talk. I'm sure I'll see everyone soon and I'll be able to express myself then.
Sidebar: Are the chicagoans enjoying the beautiful spring weather we're having?
Ok...talk to you soon. Love, Jess. ok.ps...Jamie you looked beautiful in your prom dress!
I just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone for helping out with my dad. Even if I didn't speak with all of you individually, I could still feel your love and support. I know that what he had was considered "routine," but there was nothing routine about my dad having a health problem. I mean it certainly hasn't happened in my lifetime.
Jeri, thank you for helping me think clearly on Monday. I don't think I would have been able to do it with out you.
Anyway...I kinda think this may be too serious for blog talk. I'm sure I'll see everyone soon and I'll be able to express myself then.
Sidebar: Are the chicagoans enjoying the beautiful spring weather we're having?
Ok...talk to you soon. Love, Jess. ok.ps...Jamie you looked beautiful in your prom dress!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Happy Birthday Sara!!
Sara, I hope I did this right and I am able to wish you a happy birthday on the blog! We loved celebrating with you the other night, but today is the real deal. I hope that you had a great day! Here's wishing you an entire year of good stuff! With lots of love, Aunt Jeri
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Jamie's Prom!
So, this past weekend was my junior prom! It was sooo much fun! My friend, Rosey, came in for it which made it even more special, because, as many of you know, he is from Milwaukee, so i obviously don't get to see him very often! So, here are just a couple of pictures! If you want to see more, just let me know! I have lots! See you all very very soon! YAY!
Love, Jamie
Love, Jamie
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Life in A^2
Hello all! So I decided that it is time for me to update you all on the life in Ann Arbor. It's March and there is still plenty of snow! In fact, it snowed quite a bit today. Besides my desire for spring, school is pretty great! All my classes are good...time consuming and really difficult...but good. The work never ceases. I still make time for fun though... tonight I went out to dinner to celebrate a friend's birthday and then my friend James was in a play called "Girl in a Goldfish Bowl", so I went to see that. My spring break was last week, and I went to Boston to visit Jonathan! I'm going to post a picture or two! We had a great time touring the city. We spent an afternoon in Harvard Square, went to Emerson to visit some friends, got a private tour of Fenway Park, walked on some bridges and in some parks, rode the T (a train) and more.
All in all, life is pretty good right now. I cannot wait for the bat-mitzvah! I'm counting down the days...
Alright, here are a few pictures from my first visit to Boston!
Walking around Boston
At the BU vs. Northeastern hockey game! BU WON!
All in all, life is pretty good right now. I cannot wait for the bat-mitzvah! I'm counting down the days...
Alright, here are a few pictures from my first visit to Boston!
Walking around Boston
At the BU vs. Northeastern hockey game! BU WON!
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Making a post
There seems to be some confusion on how to post, so I am making this post to clarify the process:
1. Log on to the blog (www.dummyline.blogspot.com)
2. In the upper right hand corner of the screen, there is a link called "sign in." Click on that or the following link: sign in
3. Once you get to the blogger start page, there should be a place in the upper right hand corner to enter a username = matt@ettleson.com and password = dummyline
4. Click "Sign in"
5. You are then taken to the dashboard page. In the middle of the page, there is a box entitled slaw dummyline. Click on the "new post" link (it is right next to the green plus sign)
Hope this helps,
Matt
1. Log on to the blog (www.dummyline.blogspot.com)
2. In the upper right hand corner of the screen, there is a link called "sign in." Click on that or the following link: sign in
3. Once you get to the blogger start page, there should be a place in the upper right hand corner to enter a username = matt@ettleson.com and password = dummyline
4. Click "Sign in"
5. You are then taken to the dashboard page. In the middle of the page, there is a box entitled slaw dummyline. Click on the "new post" link (it is right next to the green plus sign)
Hope this helps,
Matt
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Live From New York...
So it's been a long time since I've posted so I thought I'd give it a whirl. It's been quite busy here in the big apple. I've been very busy at work and lately I've been doing a lot of work with Hulk Hogan. He's the spokesperson for a campaign I'm working on and while he's a blast to work with, his personal drama (if you've been following at all) is bringing a lot of challenges. All in all though I think that this job move was the correct decision and I think for the most part it is going well.
Otherwise, still just enjoying the city. Seen a few good plays recently, new exhibits that just opened here and we even went ice skating in the park a few weeks ago. A lot of traveling ahead. Next weekend Rob and I go to Raleigh, NC for a bat mitzvah and then I go to Minneapolis the following week for work. Can't wait though for Atlanta! Very curious as to how everyone will be decked out in polka dots... :)
Anyway, hope everyone is doing well. See you in ATL! Much love, Jeni
Otherwise, still just enjoying the city. Seen a few good plays recently, new exhibits that just opened here and we even went ice skating in the park a few weeks ago. A lot of traveling ahead. Next weekend Rob and I go to Raleigh, NC for a bat mitzvah and then I go to Minneapolis the following week for work. Can't wait though for Atlanta! Very curious as to how everyone will be decked out in polka dots... :)
Anyway, hope everyone is doing well. See you in ATL! Much love, Jeni
Friday, February 29, 2008
leap day
I know this day only comes around every 4 years but we are pretty lucky that Jamies birthday is Feb.28 1991 and not the day aftter that.Hopfully the blog can stay alive till the next leap day. love Jakey
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
What's new at NU?- Part 2
Hello, people. Since no one has posted in a while, I thought I would give an update about what is happening at Northwestern.
Right now, the second quarter is winding down. They say winter quarter is the longest quarter, and it has felt long, but I'm getting through it. All but one of my midterms are done, which is good. The pledge process at AEPi is finishing up too, which is nice as well. Soon, I will be just another brother. The sports medicine job is getting more intense as the year has gone by, which is good because I have more responsibility and can do more, but I also have to committ more hours to it. Currently, I have to cover football practice twice a week, and practice starts around 6:30 a.m.
I'm coming home next weekend- I'm looking forward to seeing the house and hopefully some of the fam for sunday night dinner. I also cannot wait to leave for Arizona. It has been so cold and it has snowed so much, I need that dry heat to recover. Speaking of trips, I'm also excited for Paige's Bat-Mitzvah, too. That will be a lot of fun.
I'm also currently in the process of getting a job in a lab this summer. I am applying for a research fellowship at the hospital here, and I have contacted and heard back from some professors about working in their labs. It's all pretty exciting, and I think I'm taking the right steps (hopefully) to the future I want.
Anyways, everything over here is going well and I hope this posts inspires others to post as well (no pressure, though).
Matt
Right now, the second quarter is winding down. They say winter quarter is the longest quarter, and it has felt long, but I'm getting through it. All but one of my midterms are done, which is good. The pledge process at AEPi is finishing up too, which is nice as well. Soon, I will be just another brother. The sports medicine job is getting more intense as the year has gone by, which is good because I have more responsibility and can do more, but I also have to committ more hours to it. Currently, I have to cover football practice twice a week, and practice starts around 6:30 a.m.
I'm coming home next weekend- I'm looking forward to seeing the house and hopefully some of the fam for sunday night dinner. I also cannot wait to leave for Arizona. It has been so cold and it has snowed so much, I need that dry heat to recover. Speaking of trips, I'm also excited for Paige's Bat-Mitzvah, too. That will be a lot of fun.
I'm also currently in the process of getting a job in a lab this summer. I am applying for a research fellowship at the hospital here, and I have contacted and heard back from some professors about working in their labs. It's all pretty exciting, and I think I'm taking the right steps (hopefully) to the future I want.
Anyways, everything over here is going well and I hope this posts inspires others to post as well (no pressure, though).
Matt
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
im coming to chicago!
Hey Everyone! This is my second post in a row! Impressed Matt?
Anyways.. i wanted to tell you all that I am going to be in Chicago from Thursday until Monday for BBYO International Convention! There are a couple hours every day ( and about 5 hours on saturday) that i have free time! My mom told me that a few of you have asked if you would be able to come see me! Well.. you are absolutely welcome to! It just has to be in between those hours that i am free, and i am not allowed to actually leave the hotel! The convention is at the Marriott Oak Brook Hills Resort. i'm not sure where that is in relation to where you all live.. but i'm guessing you do! So, just let me know if any of you are interested in coming to visit me and i will let you know what the hours are! And my cell phone number is 404 326 6251.. in case you want to reach me while i'm there cause i won't have computer access!
Love you all!!!
Anyways.. i wanted to tell you all that I am going to be in Chicago from Thursday until Monday for BBYO International Convention! There are a couple hours every day ( and about 5 hours on saturday) that i have free time! My mom told me that a few of you have asked if you would be able to come see me! Well.. you are absolutely welcome to! It just has to be in between those hours that i am free, and i am not allowed to actually leave the hotel! The convention is at the Marriott Oak Brook Hills Resort. i'm not sure where that is in relation to where you all live.. but i'm guessing you do! So, just let me know if any of you are interested in coming to visit me and i will let you know what the hours are! And my cell phone number is 404 326 6251.. in case you want to reach me while i'm there cause i won't have computer access!
Love you all!!!
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Jamie's Exciting News!
Hey Everyone!
I just got back from Atlanta Council Winter Convention, a huge BBYO convention where elections for the 2008-2009 Council Executive Board took place! I am happy to tell you all that i am the 2008-2009 Atlanta Council Mazkirah! Mazkirah is the secretary which means that I am in charge of communication between chapters,taking minutes at meetings, and other stuff like that. I actually get to plan the biggest convention of the year, called Southern Region Convention (SRC), which takes place in the Fall! Many of my best friends are also on the boys and girls council boards and I am extremely excited!!!
I'm sure that this year will be full of stress and hard-work, but i am so determined to make the most out of my position and really shine as Mazkirah!
I would load a picture of the new boys and girls council boards together.. but the blogger won't let me insert a picture(matt.. why?)
Hopefully soon I will put up a couple of pictures of the new Atlanta Council Exec Board!
Love you all and see you in a short couple of months!
- Jamie
I just got back from Atlanta Council Winter Convention, a huge BBYO convention where elections for the 2008-2009 Council Executive Board took place! I am happy to tell you all that i am the 2008-2009 Atlanta Council Mazkirah! Mazkirah is the secretary which means that I am in charge of communication between chapters,taking minutes at meetings, and other stuff like that. I actually get to plan the biggest convention of the year, called Southern Region Convention (SRC), which takes place in the Fall! Many of my best friends are also on the boys and girls council boards and I am extremely excited!!!
I'm sure that this year will be full of stress and hard-work, but i am so determined to make the most out of my position and really shine as Mazkirah!
I would load a picture of the new boys and girls council boards together.. but the blogger won't let me insert a picture(matt.. why?)
Hopefully soon I will put up a couple of pictures of the new Atlanta Council Exec Board!
Love you all and see you in a short couple of months!
- Jamie
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Volleyball
Hey everyone!
This past week I've been trying out for the Daniel Wright Junior High seventh grade girls volleyball team. After three days of try-outs the roster was finally made. About 50 girls tried-out and 24 make it. Luckily, I was one of those girls! I'm so excited to play. I haven't gotten my schedule yet, but let me know if you want to come see a game. Well, thats all. Oh, and by the way for those who don't know, Matt joined a frat, AE Pi I think it's called. He was too shy to share with the blog so I thought I would let you know.
Love you,
Lizzy
This past week I've been trying out for the Daniel Wright Junior High seventh grade girls volleyball team. After three days of try-outs the roster was finally made. About 50 girls tried-out and 24 make it. Luckily, I was one of those girls! I'm so excited to play. I haven't gotten my schedule yet, but let me know if you want to come see a game. Well, thats all. Oh, and by the way for those who don't know, Matt joined a frat, AE Pi I think it's called. He was too shy to share with the blog so I thought I would let you know.
Love you,
Lizzy
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Back by popular demand
Hello to all coveted members of the SLEW community (I'm banking that the SLEW acronym will catch on at some point),
It was just over a year ago when BJ unleashed a blog post with some New Year's Resolutions. If you would allow myself a moment to reflect on those...
1. Stay busy. For those who have braved the 350-mile trip from Chicago to see me, they know that Des Moines is a decently sized area with plenty of things to do. Given that I don't have a reliable social network out here, I did a pretty good job of keeping myself active in 2007. I still have my nights as Captain Couch Potato after long work days that leave me brain dead, but I think I'm doing okay.
2. Get myself out there with the ladies. From Yahoo! Personals to getting fixed up by a friend's girlfriend to her best friend (follow that?) to Speed Dating to exploring a relationship with an old friend, one can safely say that BJ pulled out all the stops in 2007. I'm thinking of pitching a reality show idea to ABC called "The Bachelor: BJ Style." The premise--I get to hang out with 23 lovely ladies individually handpicked by my 23 immediate family members. That way, each of you have a pony to ride. Mixing family drama with the quest for true love makes for a juicy concoction, don't you think? Suffice it to say, more dating adventures should loom large for this bachelor in 2008.
3. Staying in better touch with my family. This resolution was a mixed bag. On one hand, I did keep my promise of getting back to Chicago at least once every 4-6 weeks to hang with the fam. On the other, there were long stretches of time where I left the fam wondering if I was placed into the witness protection program. Leaving all of you in the dark from time to time is not something I set out to do, it just happens. Over the years, I feel like I have established a unique relationship with each one of you, but I need to do a better job of fortifying those special bonds.
Now what you have all been waiting for! BJ's resolutions for 2008...
1. Communicate more frequently with my family so that I may garner more than two honorable mentions on Matt's Blog Year-in-Review montage.
2. Get my butt in gear and run in at least two half-marathons. By doing so, I will also be better conditioned for the sand volleyball circuit this summer. The ladies will take notice. Oh yes, the ladies will take notice.
3. As I reach the crossroads of Summer 2008, try to really focus on what it is that I want, what makes me happy, and JUST DO IT.
Lovin' you all like it's going out of style,
BJ
It was just over a year ago when BJ unleashed a blog post with some New Year's Resolutions. If you would allow myself a moment to reflect on those...
1. Stay busy. For those who have braved the 350-mile trip from Chicago to see me, they know that Des Moines is a decently sized area with plenty of things to do. Given that I don't have a reliable social network out here, I did a pretty good job of keeping myself active in 2007. I still have my nights as Captain Couch Potato after long work days that leave me brain dead, but I think I'm doing okay.
2. Get myself out there with the ladies. From Yahoo! Personals to getting fixed up by a friend's girlfriend to her best friend (follow that?) to Speed Dating to exploring a relationship with an old friend, one can safely say that BJ pulled out all the stops in 2007. I'm thinking of pitching a reality show idea to ABC called "The Bachelor: BJ Style." The premise--I get to hang out with 23 lovely ladies individually handpicked by my 23 immediate family members. That way, each of you have a pony to ride. Mixing family drama with the quest for true love makes for a juicy concoction, don't you think? Suffice it to say, more dating adventures should loom large for this bachelor in 2008.
3. Staying in better touch with my family. This resolution was a mixed bag. On one hand, I did keep my promise of getting back to Chicago at least once every 4-6 weeks to hang with the fam. On the other, there were long stretches of time where I left the fam wondering if I was placed into the witness protection program. Leaving all of you in the dark from time to time is not something I set out to do, it just happens. Over the years, I feel like I have established a unique relationship with each one of you, but I need to do a better job of fortifying those special bonds.
Now what you have all been waiting for! BJ's resolutions for 2008...
1. Communicate more frequently with my family so that I may garner more than two honorable mentions on Matt's Blog Year-in-Review montage.
2. Get my butt in gear and run in at least two half-marathons. By doing so, I will also be better conditioned for the sand volleyball circuit this summer. The ladies will take notice. Oh yes, the ladies will take notice.
3. As I reach the crossroads of Summer 2008, try to really focus on what it is that I want, what makes me happy, and JUST DO IT.
Lovin' you all like it's going out of style,
BJ
Saturday, January 19, 2008
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