Jan 14-- I know, I know... FINALLY I am once again updating my website. I have seriously been slacking lately. I have just been so busy and computer access has been limited. Right now I am in the computer lab at school during a break in my class schedule. Oh, for all of you who don't know--- I am in Alabama now. I am living with my cousins in Huntsville and attending the University of Alabama in Huntsville. We have only had a week of classes but so far I am really enjoying them. I think they will be difficult, but interesting. This semester I am taking Child Psychology, World Literature, Personality Psychology, American Government, and Interpersonal Communications. I think the hardest part about my classes will be the reading load. Especially for World Lit. I don't understand how every professor seems to think that each student is only taking his class. Sheesh!!
Friday night I went to Sigma Nu's Frat party. It was sooo much fun. I met about a million people (although considering their level of consciousness I seriously doubt half of them will remember me!) and just had a blast dancing the night away. I love getting dressed up and going to parties. It is like I finally come alive!! Tonight I am going out with people I met at the party. It should be fun...
I am totally enjoying my time I have been spending with my cousins. I seriously adore my cousins. Sarah is in 8th grade and Katie is in 6th. They are just precious. You can see a picture of them on my "Super Fun Pics" page although Sarah thinks she looks ugly in that picture. I told her I would update it as soon as I found access to a scanner even though I think she looks totally cute.
Speaking of cousins, my other cousins from Alaska are coming down to visit. Their plane comes in tomorrow super late. I am excited about getting to see them!! It has been several years...
But like I mentioned in the previous paragraph... I don't yet have access to a scanner. So it isn't very likely that the "pics" pages will be updated. I will, however try to keep the journal more up-to-date and also all the writing pages. Also, if you have any suggestions of what you would like to see on the website, email me and let me know. My email address is on my home page. And don't forget about the Post It page!! I haven't had any posts in a while now...
Well, check ya later!
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Early Monday morning... yesterday just about did me in. I had to open up the store in the morning- not fun after just closing it the night before. Can I say about 3 hrs of sleep? Yuk. But I worked with Meghan, Noy, and Kim... all of who I really like, so that was good. I also tried on a bunch of clothes that I might get with my gift certificate. I found 2 tops that I really liked, but I got a little depressed when I tried on the pants. I mean, I know that our store runs small, but I picked out pants that would normally be a size bigger than what I have been wearing and even those were too small. Uggh! I am so frustrated with all the weight I have been gaining lately. My mom tells me not to worry about it, but I can't help it. I am 12 lbs heavier than I was when I got here in November. That is definitely NOT a good thing. I am afraid that I will just keep gaining weight. My mom tries to assure me that I will be fine, but I can't help but worry about it. I really want to lose a couple pounds. Not too much, but maybe like 5 or something. My mom would be furious if she heard me say that. Shh! We won't tell. (*wink*).
I can't believe Travis will be here tomorrow!! I am so excited! We talked on the phone for about an hour and a half last night. It was so good to hear from him- I haven't been doing too well at writing or calling people lately, so it is nice when they call me. I have just been so gosh-dang busy and tired!!
Today I am going to organize my clothes and go to work. I need to work more on school, too, but I don't think that time allows for that today.
Random note to close- I hope my Japan box comes today...
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Well it is about 11:57pm and I am just now getting in from work. (And no, we are not going to mention how pathetically addicted I am to the computer) -- Let me give you some words of advice... do NOT work in a mall during the Christmas season. It's chaotic!! I have to leave an extra hour earlier from my house just so that I can find a parking spot. Everyone is so "grinchy" and the road rage is horrible. Everyone is so messy in the store... yuk
On the positive side, I got a $50 gift certificate to my store as a Christmas bonus. Score! I also got to sic security on a shoplifter tonight and dress like 4 manequins. Picking out the outfits and dressing up the display is so fun. And I actually had several people just buy the whole ensemble right off the manequins! Ha!
Do you remember that 80's movie about the manequin that turned into a person? I was thinking about that tonight and about how aweful our society has gotten image-wise. I mean, manequins are supposed to be the ideal shape. They are made that way so that they are able to display the clothes well. Let me tell you-- the "ideal shape" is WAY off. I had to dress our manequins up in extra smalls and size 0's and even then I had to clothespin them tighter. How ridiculous is that?!?
Talking about size, I have to be honest. I am starting to get depressed about how much weight I have gained recently. Even Joanne, our store manager, has commented on my weight gain. She says she can see it in my face. How horrible is that? Visible weight gain and I have only been working there a little over a month. Oh man. I'm starting my diet tomorrow... for real this time!!!
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December 20…
Okay, just by observing how long it has been since I have updated this website or written in my online journal will give you slight hints of how very busy I’ve been. It has seriously been nuts. I have been working like a mad woman. But it has been fun. I really like the people I work with. Today Jessica and I had so much fun just laughing and messing around. We are planning on meeting up with a group of people tonight and going down to Tijuana. It should be good time.
I finished wrapping all of my Christmas presents! I am so proud of myself. Last night I stayed up to finish them while watching Moulin Rouge (my fave movie!!).
Oh! Do you know what else I did today? I went out to dinner with my Grandma at a Japanese restaurant. It was so good to spend time with her and the food was delicious--- Oishii!
Well, to all my friends who are reading this… please don’t feel like I have been deserting you. I’ll admit that my correspondence hasn’t been too great. I’m sorry. For real. I will try to be better…
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Friday- Once again, not too exciting. This morning I got a lot of things done that needed doing regarding my schooling. I am a little nervous, however, because it is getting down to the wire and I still have a lot of things to accomplish. Christmas break is coming up and the faculty will soon be out of their offices. I am waiting on my transcripts to arrive—OH! They better get there soon!!!
After that, I spent a couple hours studying for my final in Personal Evangalism. I think I will be taking that exam sometime next week. It all depends on when the test that the professor mailed arrives.
Okay, here is a little issue that really needs some prayer. I way over-extended myself this year in Christmas gifts. Every year I say that I am not going to do that, but every year I just keep finding more and more things that would be “just perfect” for so-and-so, and whats-her-face would “just loooove” this… you catch my drift. Anyway, my personal finances are definitely not where they need to be and I am beginning to get a little worried about it. What am I gonna do? I need some money especially for when I go to AL… yikes, not good. So other than the Secret Santa gift that I have to buy, I am really going to try to be frugal with my money. Uggh! That is going to be so hard!! Especially when Travis comes out and we are going to want to go so many places and do so many things!! Oh man---
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Well, I skipped Wednesday's events-- that's okay, they weren't too exciting anyway. I just went to work in the morning and studied in the afternoon. I am taking the final exam for my New Testament Spec Study class today in about 30 min. I have spent all morning studying as well. I hope I do okay...
Once that is finished, I can get on with the day. I will probably study for my Personal Evangalism final and work on the video I am supposed to create for it. Actually, I may have to do that tomorrow. We will see. Heck, I can always wrap Christmas presents!!! Speaking of, I hope my box I mailed from Japan gets here soon...
Tonight I think I am going to go to College group at church. I haven't been there yet since I have been back- Ashley Bovensiep invited me last week, but I didn't get to make it. Maybe I will check it out tonight!
Well, talk to ya tomorrow.
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Today was just your typical Tuesday. I spent the whole morning figuring out school stuff- NOT fun, let me tell you. I am trying to finish up all my stuff from this sem (which I just learned I have to do a ton more work on) as well as get everything set up for next sem at UAH. Ahhh! I am so stressed out.
Plus, Travis is coming out to visit soon, and I want to spend time hanging out with him- I am stressing about obligations with work and other things that I may or may not be able to get out of. Oh man.
On top of all that, my room looks like a tornado ran through it. I started wrapping Christmas presents yesterday and the stuff is all over the place. (By the way, I think I am distracted WAY too easily.) Ha!
The afternoon and evening was consumed by work. It was slow, so it really wasn't fun. I didn't get home till 11:45pm.
Welp, that's about all that happened. I'll leave you all with a lil quote I heard the other day. It really made me laugh... "Being a good writer is 3% talent and 97% not being distracted by the internet." HA!!
Also, go to the "Hookin It Up" page to see a link to my cousin's site!
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Well here we go again with another Monday. Yuk. I spent a lot of today at work- but it was okay because I got to work with Jessica who is my favorite. The store was pretty slow (typical for a Monday afternoon), but we had a lot of fun chatting “boy talk” – tee hee.
After work, I got to visit with my friend Brianna. It was so good to see her… I hadn’t seen her for such a long time! It was almost weird, though, because when she got out of her car, I swore I was looking into a mirror. We honestly looked like we could be sisters! We both are the same height, we have the same color eyes and the same “baby” face, we had the same hair (color, length, and part), we were both wearing turtle-necks, -- the list could go on! Anyway, we had a good time talking over coffee at Borders.
On a random note- I was such a little sugar fiend today!! I am not even joking. I had more gummy worms and M&M’s than you could ever imagine. I am surprised I am not bouncing off the walls right now from all the sugar and caffeine! Ha!
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Sunday, December 8th. Today I’m actually going to have a real journal entry because I am actually writing at the end of the day! What a novel idea.
Well, let’s see. What did I do today… I got up and went to church. It was awesome. The service was a little Christmasy and a little regular. We sang some Christmas songs and some praise songs. The sermon was on “God remembers” and it was very good. During the offering a woman sang “Breath of Heaven” and a man sang “Mary did you know.” Both songs are incredible. Then the man started talking about what he would have said to Jesus if he were there- which led up to all of us singing “Famous One.” It was so rad. I was singing “Famous One” the rest of the day. You are the Lord, the Famous One, Famous One- Great is Your name in all the earth…
After church, I met up with my family and my Grandma. We told her we were meeting my aunt and my cousin for lunch, but then surprised her by taking her to the Schnauzer Rescue and getting her a puppy. She was soooo excited. She absolutely loves “Misty” to death.
On my way home, I ran some errands (last minute Christmas stuff) and made it back just in time to see the Chargers lose to the Raiders. My dad was so bummed.
Now, once again I am back to the grindstone- and I really am going to work on homework tonight!!!
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December 7th... what's on the agenda for today?
Well, as of now we are getting ready to leave to go pick out a Christmas tree. After that, we are going back to the car shop- woo hoo! My sister is at SATs right now- oh yuk. I remember those days. Later on we are going to go look at puppies for my Grandma and I will work more on homework. Doesn't that sound fun? Well, I may write more on this journal entry when more has happened besides just plans! ha!
But here is the most important thing of the day........ IT'S MY MOM'S BIRTHDAY!!! You should all email her and wish her happy birthday. I'm serious! Click here to email my mom.
I'll write again later! Bye!
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Okay, here I am again- Dec 6th. Obviously stalling on homework again. I’m getting really good at that. Ha!
Today was an awesome day. I had originally thought I had to be in to work at 9am, but later came to discover that I didn’t have to be there till 10. I was already dressed and ready to go, so I was just messin around trying to figure out something to do with my spare time. Then I realized that it was Mrs. Bones’ birthday! Mrs. Bones was my 9th grade English teacher and my friend Emily’s mom. Over the past few years we have grown really close. So I wrote her a little card and took it to her classroom with a teddy bear and a flower. She was so excited! Her enthusiasm just made my day.
Work was also good today. I worked with Jessica and Julie and we had the best time. The store was pretty quiet, so we spent a lot of time laughing and chatting while we were pricing clothes and putting security tags on them. Julie and I kept trying to teach Jessica Korean, but she just could not get it for the life of her! It was hilarious.
Towards the end of my shift, I got a phone call from my mom. I have been looking for a used SUV to replace the beastly car I have now. I guess she found some really good deal in the Auto Trader and was telling me where to go to check it out. After I got off work, I immediately went to the shop and test drove the 01 Explorer Sport. It was AWESOME!! I was so pumped—I think we may be going back tomorrow for more than just a test drive……. *wink*
The only thing that didn’t go so well today was the fact that I seriously macked out. I’m not even joking. I think I ate a weeks worth of icky food… Tomorrow I’m starting my healthy diet. I talked with a nutritionist and she helped me to plan out what would be good for me to eat. So I guess although today was a bad food-day, it is good that I worked out a diet meal plan.
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Whuddup!
So anyway, it is December 5, and the second lil day that I've been working on this site. I am stoked because I just figured out how to get a pic up on the home page. Awesome! I am usually so computer illiterate, but I am pumped that I am beginning to figure things out.
Today is most likely going to be another pretty boring day. Sorry, folks. I am just busy finishing up all my correspondence stuff for school. It seems like the papers are endless!!
The 'rents are out shopping today. I think they are going to buy a Christmas Tree. They always make fun of me for being a "Christmas Scrooge." I'm sorry- I just don't see the point in killing a perfectly healthy tree just so that we can stick it in our house for 2 weeks and hang little plastic balls on it. Just seems like a waste of a life, that's all.
My sister is out picking up a pizza right now for lunch- yum! I am excited about that one. Ahh, the little pleasures.
Well, I guess that is all I have to say for now. I guess I better get working on more of my schoolwork- yeah right. I am the biggest slacker I know.
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