Where oh Where did my Summer go?!?

Holy cow! Where have the last few months gone? Summer just flew by, now I'm back in school. Well, sort of. I ended up having to have my left foot reconstructed about a week and a half ago so I have been pretty laid up. Work and school are kind of on hold. I'm just doing what class work I can from home.
Not a whole lot has changed it seems, but at the same time some things have. I started dating someone. His name is Chris. I really like him a lot. He has given me a promise ring and we have had some pretty intense discussions on building a life together. Its pretty exciting. He is a really sweet guy. I keep wondering if its all a big joke but so far no one has confessed. ha ha. Anyway, I will keep y'all posted on that one. Nothing else really however is new. I guess in ways that's a good thing. Hope everyone out there is doing well.

She Wore an Itsy Bitys, Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini.... NOT!

It is summer, once again.... and as everyone is running to the lake in their cute swim suits... I am hiding in my room. I need help you guys. I gotta lose some extra pounds. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears.

In Retrospect!

Another month has come and gone.... and so has another semester. I am proud to say that I have survived, for the most part. I have two finals left to go and then I will be enjoying the much needed break from school for a while. I have to hand it to those who do summer semester.

Things have been crazy in my life, like they pretty much always are. I look back and think about all the things I have to be thankful for. I really have come a long way in the last year. This time last year I had just left my husband who used me as a punching bag. Now I am proud to say I have just finished another year of college, I am working full time and have been promoted twice in the last 2 months. Things are actually going pretty well. Lets hope they continue to do so.

April vs. Celeste

I have come to the conclusion that April is really not my favorite month. For the most part, April just really sucks in my world. Of course there is still another 12 days in the month, so I guess I shouldn't judge just yet, however, as the magic 8 ball says "outlook not so good". I'm really hoping to be proven wrong on this one. I would really like to get back on good terms with April.

Random Thought

Sunday, the representation of the end of a week, and the start of a new one. Hopefully this next week is better than the last.

Vampires beware!

I just wanted to let all those in cyberspace who read this know... I had a good day today. I went to the Hurricane IHC and did my first day of student work in the Phlebotomy lab. It was really nice to get to finally see how what I have been trying to learn actually works in the real world. It was also nice to build a bit of confidence and see that, yes, I can stick people with needles... and not in a voodoo sort of way. Thanks to all those lab people who I got to know today. I will see you again later in the week!

Blonde Moment... Yes, even I have them! ;)

I just now realized that people sometimes comment on my blog.... I figured I was just rambling aimlessly to the voids of cyberspace. So for those of you who actually read this and sometimes comment... sorry that I never answered any of your questions. Kathy, I just wanted to tell you that I am studying Business. I am gonna try and make it back up that way cause there really isn't much of a Business program down here. My apologies for it taking so long to respond.

I Wanna Soak Up the Sun! (think Sheryl Crow)

As sands through the hourglass of time, these are the days of our lives... or at least, my life. Things are constantly going. I am really trying my hardest to survive this semester of college. Between working full time, school full time, an externship with the hospital on my day off from work, and a long distance boyfriend... I stay pretty busy. I have to admit however that I would much rather be busy than bored. I want to give a shout out to my brother whose birthday I missed yesterday. Sorry Derek! Happy late Birthday! He turned the ripe old age of 23. I also want to say Happy Birthday to my dad, whose Birthday is tomorrow. I won't say how old he is... ha ha. It is also one of my really good friends Birthday tomorrow as well... so Happy Birthday Ryanne! Ok, I'm done with the Birthday wishes. The weather here is becoming more beautiful every day. I had the wonderful opportunity to go hiking this last Sunday with my mom and dad, and some other family. We went to a place called Little Black Mountain on the Utah, Arizona border. It is really cool to go there because you get to see some ancient petroglyphs. I took lots of pictures and had great time soakin up the sun. I cant wait for more outdoors experiences... however I know that soon enough, it will be to hot and I won't want to go hiking anymore.

The week from you know where!

This week has been, let me just say.... the week from HELL! Gah! To top off the crappy week I ended it with having to put my beloved hand me down kitty cat, Nermal, to sleep. She had some tumors that had made it so she had lost the muscle in her body. I will miss her so much.

She came to live with me about two years ago because I had agreed to watch her for a friend who was moving. One week turned to two, and then three, then two years. But she grew on me and helped me heal from a lot of not so great things. I hope she had a good life and that she knew I loved her to death.

I am just gonna say that I am hopin that his next week is better.

Update for 2011

So far in 2011, a lot has happened. It is by far, a much better year up to this point than the whole of last year for me. I was able to apply for, interview, and get offered a promotion at my job. I am now a team leader, which basically translates into supervisor. It has been good for me. It keeps me really busy taking on the extra responsibility at work while also trying to go to school full time. I would much rather be busy however than bored.

After having many, and I mean MANY, car problems, I was able to trade in my beloved 2001 Pontiac Grand Am which I called Lady and upgrade it to a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix which has been affectionately named DC by my wonderful boyfriend Drew.

That brings me to my next item of wonderful news. I was able to finally after many canceled trips because of car problems, make the trek up to meet the man I have been having a phone relationship with for the past 4 months. He is just as wonderful in person as he is over the phone and I really look forward to building a relationship with him.

Life is still throwing us curve balls each and every day, but with the experiences I have had and the knowledge I have gained over the last few years, I am confident that I will survive them and learn and grow into a better version of myself. After all, that is what life is about is it not? Well, I just wanted to give a bit of an update. I will write again soon.

2011

Well, another year has come and gone. It was pretty crappy for me personally, so I am sure hoping that this year is better. I didn't end up being able to go and see my new man, but its ok. It would have been nice but we both decided to wait for a little bit.

I am back in school. Going for another semester under the belt. I am taking a full class load and working on getting my Phlebotomy certification. I am also still working full time.

I did set a few goals for this year that I am really wanting to accomplish. My main ones being; Get out of debt, other than my school loans. Get healthy. Saving as much money as I can. I know they seem pretty simple but that is what I wanna do.