My Dad is Here !

I have no doubt that my dad is with me everyday. I was sitting in the family room watching the news and I look up and into the living room, and what do I see. My dad pic In full sunshine, I know now dad that your are hear, this is your sign.

Friendship

You go through life with friendships you have had since childhood, they are your BFFs. You meet friends along the way in your lifetime and they either become your friend/BFF or an acquaintance. An acquaintance can be a friend but on a superficial level, which I think we have the majority of In our lives. A true friend (s) is there for you, to hold your hand, to cry with you, to give you a hug, to listen to your thoughts and worries, and to support you and your family.  Thank you to my BFFs, and you all know who your are, for being there.

Greek chicken and rice, with a tossed salad and a French baguette .

I prepared one of our favorite dishes today.  My mother in laws specialty. The Greek version of chicken and rice. It was fabulous !

Easter Bread

Today I was up early so I decided to start my Easter bread. I like to get a jump start on this because I do make many. I hope to bake enough for family, friends and Troys roomates. They look delicious and the smell is fabulous!

Junior Prom

Alexis has been asked to the prom. We have already gone dress shopping and have already found the dress of her dreams, as she would put it. We found it in a little shop in Saratoga, thanks goodness it is one of a kind $$$$. Now off to the seamstress for some alterations, sorry no pics before the main event.

St Patricks day weekend !

It was a fantastic weekend to celebrate St. Patricks . Friday night I attended a Girls Night Out in the neighborhood. We had a fun night with lots of laughs and stories, and catching up with some girls I haven't seen in awhile. Saturday, I spent most of the day making a broccoli and cheese soup, and getting ready for my family to come for dinner. My brother and sister in law were intown to buy a house for my niece Megan and her family which will be moving back to the area in July. We had a wonderful evening reminiscing. They will not let me take any pics for in fear I will post them, so sorry for that. My mom flew back with them on Sunday to spend some time in Florida. Sunday I made my traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, it was just Stephen and I since Alexis is a very picky meat eater, so she had chicken. It was delicious ! On St Pattys day, we just had left overs and made it a quiet evening.

We Are Having a Baby !

Congratulations to my nephew Judd and his wife Sara, expecting there first child in September. Stay tune for the sex. We are so excited to have a baby in the family, they bring such joy and happiness. I can't wait to babysit !

The Sun

What a fabulous afternoon in March. The sun is shining bright and you can feel the warmth. The B is loving being outside, as I . Spring is coming !

Habitat for Humanity

Troy spent his spring break volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. He was sent to Harrisburg, PA. They left on a chartered bus last Saturday and will arrive back to BC late tonight. The first day, Sunday, they spent touring the Hershey choc factory. Monday they started fixing bikes in a bike shop that donates old refurbished bikes to people in need.  The rest of the week was spent in a local food pantry that was just built  great for them They had inside jobs. They had to sleep on the floor in sleeping bags in a church nearby, but fortunately for them They had showers.  Troy said it was an amazing experience., and can't wait to do it again. I'm just glad he will be back to BC safe and sound soon.

A Resident Assistant

A resident assistant (also variously known as a resident advisor, community assistant, resident mentor, peer advisor, community advisor, orsenior resident), commonly shortened to RA or CA is a trained peer leader who supervises those living in a residence hall or group housing facility. The majority of RAs work at colleges, universities, or residential mental health and substance abuse facilities.^[1]

An RA has many roles and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, building a residential community through programming, acting as a para-counselor for students, being a familiar first resource for students with academic or institutional questions, and enforcing residence policies. Typically, but not exclusively, the RA goes through a rigorous training process. An RA must balance his/her own schedule and priorities with the needs of the students he/she is supporting. Above all, a resident assistant must be an example and uphold professional and personal accountability as outlined by the institution.

Dear Troy Vagianelis,

Congratulations!  We would like to thank you for your interest and participation in the Resident Assistant selection process. We have been extremely impressed by the skills and qualities evident in your application and the interview process, and are excited and pleased to officially offer you a Resident Assistant position for the 2014-2015 academic year! You have been assigned to the_-_____________.  Specific hall and room placement will be completed during the summer. Congratulations and welcome to our team!

    TROY YOU CONTINUE TO MAKE US PROUD, WE KNOW YOU WILL BE A AWESOME RA, AND THE KIDS WILL LOVE YOUR ENTHUSIASM AND ENERGY. ALL THE RESPONSIBILITY THAT GOES WITH THIS JOB WILL BE GREAT TRAINING FOR THE FUTURE. BOSTON COLLEGE IS SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU, AND YOU CONTINUE TO MAKE THIS UNIVERSITY PROUD OF YOU. WE LOVE YOU !!!!!