We like the cars - the cars that go boom.

It's been SUPER long since I've actually made a real update. Things are going pretty good. Work sucks...big time! No one there will do anything for you. Especially not the main manager. He acts like he cares, but he doesn't. Oh well. Hopefully, I won't have to worry about it much longer.

School is okay. I like my classes. I had my first test last week, and I got a B. Not too bad, but could have been better.

I found out that once Russell goes back to school there is a good chance that he could get a stipend that would be worth $15,000 for the whole year. So not only would his tuition be paid for, but he would be making more than he does now at Wal-Mart. They do that because they feel that the student should be able to concentrate on their classes and studies without having to work, so that is very nice. I have the teacher for plant pathology right now that he worked for at Brooke's Hall. He looooves Russell.

I've had a cold for a few days. It sucks, but I feel better right now. I hope it stays that way.

I had to push a girl at the PRT the other day. It was funny as hell!! Everyone was crowded around the PRT, but they were all going to the Hospital, so whenever Engineering popped up, no one would move out of the way so people could get through. We all kept saying "EXCUSE ME", so people started to clear a small path. As we were pushing through, this girl was standing there with a huge ass bookbag on that was three times the size of her body, and I said "Excuse me" again, and her ass wouldn't move. So I pushed her ass out of the way. I'm still laughing my ass off about it. She yelled "HOLY COW!", and I just kept walking. *Snicker* Well, I say that's what you get if you won't fucking move. That's normally not like me, but people in this world are starting to really piss me off! I'm getting an attitude problem, and I know it's all because of Wal-Mart...lol. I'm a smart ass to people there anymore. What do you expect me to say when you walk up to me, and I'm wearing my Wal-Mart vest, I am standing at a register, and the light at the register is on, and you ask me if I'm open? Especially if I just got done checking someone else out...yeah, there ARE people who are that stupid around here. I love it when people get pissed at me for not bagging their JUGS OF WATER OR DETERGENT THAT HAVE HANDLES ON THEM MEANT FOR CARRYING PURPOSES. Or how about this: people stand at my register when I first arrive with a new bag, watch me count out some ones and fives, then ask for $100 back with their debit card...DID YOU SEE $100 IN MY DRAWER? No, I didn't think so.

Enough of the ranting. If you would like more dumbass Wal-Mart stories, just let me know.

BTW, Dad called and left a message on my answering machine...it's amazing how you can become so saddened and depressed within 5 seconds. And no, I'm not calling him back. This is the first time I've even heard from him in over a year. So much for daddy's girl.

Because of You

I will not make the same mistakes that you did.
I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery.
I will not break the way you did.
You fell so hard.
I've learned the hard way to never let it get that far.

Because of you, I never stray too far from the sidewalk.
Because of you, I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt.
Because of you, I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me.
Because of you, I am afraid.

I watched you die. I heard you cry every night in your sleep.
I was so young. You should have known better than to lean on me.
You never thought of anyone else. You just saw your pain.
And now I cry in the middle of the night for the same damn thing.

Because of you, I try my hardest to forget everything.
Because of you, I am afraid.

A New Start

School is coming up very quickly. I don't have many hours this semester - only 12. So not like me. I'm normally the one taking 19...hehe. I don't need to take anymore than that, so why struggle if I don't have to. I'll still be working at least 30 hours a week, also.

This is also a fresh start. The diet once again starts on the first day of school. I think being in school helps me stay better on track. I ordered some nice weight watchers books off ebay, and I've got a mininotebook all ready to write down all my goodies in it. Russell was so sweet yesterday. He even bought me a brand new scale (the old one I have was like $5). This one was the most expensive one they had. It takes weight, % body fat, % water, and a whole bunch of cool stuff! It's awesome. It was a surprise for me even though it's his birthday...hehehe.

Russell's birthday is this Thursday, and I'm planning on taking him to his favorite restaurant, Max and Erma's in Pennsylvania. That should be fun. I've also already given him a couple of presents: a wvu shirt, a pair of pants, another shirt that says "Have a safe lunch: Use condiments", and last night I gave him his Zip Zap which is a mini remote controlled car. It's cool, but it's not working right at the moment, so we may have to take it back. He doesn't get any of the rest of his presents until Thursday which will be hard seeing as though it's two days away. I also have to get started on making his card like I always do. :)

Oh me, Oh my!

We went home to Braxton this weekend. We showed some cattle at the fair for Russell's parents' while they were in Ohio for the State Fair. I got knocked down and trampled with some nice bruises, and Russell had a rodeo in the show ring and got his hand ripped to shreds. Fun. Hehehe. Actually, it was lots of fun. We even met up with Andrea, Erik, Dawn, and Lucas and rode some killer rides and also yelled some nice obsenities around small children. Dawn also flashed me her undies. I got trapped between two penises on the tilt-o-whirl. *snicker* It was hilarious because we were spinning so hard and laughing our asses off. What's even funnier is that Lucas was attempting to throw his body to make us spin faster.

Back to work tomorrow. *SIGH*

OHH, I got almost all my italian charms in the mail. They are awesome.


I decided to get these to represent me and the things that I enjoy and love. I got one for mom, too, but I got her one trimmed in 18k gold with 3 charms. I got all of them except for the painting in the mail so far. I think it's really neat.

Toodles for now.

Money, Old Men, and Poop

They cut my pell grant in a little more than half of what it was. I'm so pissed. I was supposed to get back at least $2,500 a semester, but now I'm only getting $924 a semester. That's a big damn difference! I was counting on that money to help pay for school after I graduate. Grrr. Not only that, but I already have to fill out deferment shit for my direct loans! AND to top it off, the financial aid guy from WVU that I talked to on the phone today was asking me really inappropriate questions. Almost like he was going to try to hit on me. At the end of our conversation, he started asking me about what program I'm in now and stuff about what I'm going to do after I graduate for the first time, and then it went something like this:

WVU guy: "So, are you from around here?"
Me: "Yeah, well, I am now. I used to live in Braxton county."
WVU guy: "Oh. So, you're married aready, huh?"
Me: "Uhh, yeah."
WVU guy: "Is that a good thing?"
Me: "Uhh, yeah." (in a surprised, you're-a-dumbass tone)
WVU guy: "You better at least wait to have kids until after school."
Me: "....umm, yeah, I will....okay, thanks for the help. BYE!"

I know. I was surprised, too. All this also reminds me of how much I get hit on by REALLY old men at Wal-Mart. Like, they are all mostly in their 80s or something. One of them told me I was a bad driver with a cart and asked me if I had a driver's license. Then, he told me that it didn't matter because I was so purty. Another time, I had a guy buy 2 huge-ass bars of chocolate, and he asked me if I wanted to go have lunch with him. He said he could eat on one end, I could eat on the other, then we could meet in the middle. THEN, another guy came through my line the other day, and he said that we either must have gotten a new manager, or he got a new pair of glasses because the cashiers up there are getting purtier every day. Harharhar. Aren't they so witty?

In other news, my good friend Abby from work was making fun of me tonight for my B.M. problems.

abbyisthebe#####: i just want to take this time to tell you thank you for telling me how much you poop
abbyisthebe#####: haha i pooped today and you didin't

Thanks for the support, Abby. I'll be thinking of you next time I get the urge. Hehehe.

Bloggin' USA

Well, I am currently working on a brand spanking new design (made by muah) for the ol' blogger. Photoshop is an awesome program, if I can ever figure out how to use certain features that are supposed to make your life easier.

We finally turned in our netflix movies that we've had now for a month. Next, we're getting "Constantine", "Troy", and the next disc of "Deadwood: Season 1". I think we're on disc 4 now. Kick ass show!

In other news, the B.M.s have been coming a little more frequently, but not as much as it should. Especially since I take two fiber pills a day! Go figure. I must have them waiting in line or something. Like they all have to be assigned a number and wait in the large intestine line....just like at the DMV....YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOREVER!

Anyways, today is date day for Rusty and I. We're finally going to go see "Willy Wonka" and go have dinner somewhere. We haven't decided where we want to eat, yet. Possibly either "CiCi's Pizza", "Bob Evans", "The Boston Beanery", or "Chinese Buffet". That's the only real options. We'll see where we end up. Yay for date day!!

Back to the Norm

I don't know if I have mentioned this before, but I am a weekly pooper. Russell makes fun of me because he goes like a normal person (at least once a day), but not me. I have around one to two good B.M.s per week. Russell thinks I have an impaction. So, he told me that I should start taking fiber. I went to the store and looked over the selections, and I finally chose an orange flavored chewable tablet of Fiber Choice. It doesn't taste bad. So, I've been taking them twice a day. I still haven't seen a vast improvement, but I will be keeping a B.M. update for you. I know how you all love to talk about poop.

How often do you go? Hehehe.

Ship Sunk

Well, the conversation has taken place. All of the following were quoted to me during this conversation:

• "my cousin set that up for me"
• "you need to get a fucking life"
• "you know, just because you like my blog better you don't have to be jealous"
• "i have no idea what the hell you are talking about, you know I have never been [to] your blog"
• "you want to flatter yourself so much as to think that someone would actually want to copy your shit I think that is great!"
• "Sorry if you think we "stole" your creativenes[s] but you should be aware that other people can think the same things you think, thoughts and ideas are not copyrighted. As far as you thinking I am pathetic, I think you are pathetic for actually thinking I or my cousin would steal your ideas"
• "If she couldnt' have come up with it, then apparently neither could you"
• "it is flattering that you want to think I would copy your ideas"

She did infact change a few things on the blog after telling me she had no idea how to make the changes. So, if you go to the site now, it will be changed...I did however take a snapshot before this occurred.

Some of it is hard to read, but your eyes are not fooling you. The description does indeed say "Where you can read about me, my husband, my bird, and my pottie mouth."

Is it just me, or do other people find it funny that she expects me to believe that her "cousin" came up with those exact words on her own? I know. I'm laughing my ass off, too.

Let's take a vote for the hell of it. How many of you think that it is a coincidence that someone who went to the same high school as me would have the same exact blog from their own ideas?

BTW, just so everyone is clear, thoughts and ideas ARE copyrighted (see quote #6 above). What do you think books and songs are? Hmm.

Update: She has now changed her site to "The Mouth Diaries". I am so proud that she can think up such original ideas.

And just so you know, honey, a gallon of gas is not more than a gallon of milk. Gas is around $2.30 at times and milk (when it is not on sale) is $3.00. You have to charge more for the milk due to rising gas prices to ship the milk. Yay, we learned something new today.

{As far as this post goes, I do realize that it is petty, and I am wasting my time when I could be doing something else, BUT I had fun doing it, and I got a kick out of it.}

What's new copycat?

So, I didn't think it was possible, but my blog is actually being stolen...

--->http://mrsmarks2.blogspot.com<---

I am very confused. Notice the name of the blog, and the description underneath. Notice anything similar? As soon as possible, I will be having a conversation with this person. The funniest part about it is that this person grew up in the same county as me...

Who copies a blog like that? That is the dumbest thing I have ever seen. Also, notice that my site began 2 months earlier, AND my site has a copyright symbol at the bottom of the page. Hmm. I wonder what copyright means?

Keep checking the site for updates. I'm sure she is.

Also, leave a comment, and let me know what you think.

Baby Fever

Yes, I admit it. I have baby fever, even though I know I don't really want a baby right now. I keep having dream that I am pregnant. I've told some people at work, and now a girl there has been telling everyone that I am indeed pregnant, so every time I turn around, someone is asking me if it's true. Figures. Yes, I would love to be pregnant and have a baby, but I am too young right now. We need to be more settled (get a house), have more money (or at least be farther through school), and I need some more time to grow up, be more responsible, and I need more alone time with Rusty. I'm selfish when it comes to my Rusty. *sigh*

Ch-Ch-Changes

"All these thoughts are never resting."

I'd like to just start out saying how shocked I am. All these years I went to school with this girl, and now I come to find out how sick she is. I feel so terrible. You just never know about these things. It can happen to anyone. It's crazy. We all take for granted the fact that we're healthy and happy, but when you find out about something like this, it makes you happy to be alive and able.

In other news, my school plans have completely changed. It turns out that the program only starts in May, so I cannot start it in the spring like previously planned. So, in order to keep my financial aid and get the money I need, I have to postpone my original early graduation date until May, which also means I have to take a bunch of crap classes that I don't even need in order to stretch the graduating out. Fun. This also adds a whole semester to my school plans. Hmph.

Screen Door Disaster

I just called the people that run our apartments about getting a screen door since there are random people here who have them. I was informed that they can put on a screen door, but it's an additional $5 a month for rent.....

--short pause for thinking purposes--

Hmm. Why would anyone charge extra to put on a screen door?? That seems a bit ridiculous to me. But, alas, I was also informed that we can put our own screen door on with no charge, but it has to be brown.

And on that note -

Stuff and more Stuff

So, I'm home on a lunch break from work, so I thought I would do a little update while I'm here. Everything is going great.

The weekend before last, Russell and I went to Ohio with mom for the annual reunion. Lots of fun! We ate a lot, got to see family that we only see once a year, and played our annual Texas Horseshoe tournament (like horseshoes, but throwing round metal rings into holes worth different points). We lost of course. No softball this year like we normally have. We went to a bon fire that night at my cousin Mark's and sat around and talked to everyone. The next day we visited with my great grandma, who isn't doing very well. She's 96 now, so her memory isn't as good as it used to be, but what's really heart warming is how much she remembered Russell. At first glance, she threw a big smile on her face and wrapped her arms around him like he was her most favorite person in the world. He sat there and talked to her about cattle and farming like always. She loves that.

This past weekened I had Saturday off, so mom came up and hung out. We went shopping a little, and I cooked some yummy food.

Russell and I have been working our asses off like always. Always at Wal-Mart...grr. I've been having a problem with someone at work, but I'm supposed to talk to one of the managers about it today (if I can find him when I'm on my break), so hopefully that will all be worked out.

Other than work, we've just been hanging out at home, playing World of Warcraft and watching our dvds from netflix, which may I say again is awesome. I've gained about 13 pounds back from what I had lost, so it's back on the diet. Sad days. BUT, I lost 4 pounds last week, so I'm starting back with a bang. I'm going to definitely have to lose it all and keep it off for next summer because Russell's mom decided to take us all to Jekyl Island (a private beach) for a week next July for our Christmas presents. I'm not sure exactly where it's at, yet, but I know it's at least 10 hours away. I definitely have to be skinny before wearing a bathing suit in front of all of them. *sigh* I really need to start working out on a regular basis, but I'm so lazy and work definitely takes a lot out of me in the first place.

So, I have to go for now, but I will update more another time.

Toodles.

I have the best husband in the world!

Oh gee. I should have posted sooner so the vacation would still be fresh in my mind. Let's see...

We went to Braxton for a couple days. Spent the first day with my mom and went to the sutton dam which was super fun. Next day, we went to Russell's parents' house, and hung out. That evening we helped Russell's dad put up hay, and dummy me left my shorts on...my legs were scratched to hell. We left around 7:30 on Thursday morning and went to the beach. It took us over 8 hours because the last 20 miles was nothing but a traffic jam, and that took us over an hour to get through. We finally got there which was a big relief, but our hotel room wasn't as good as we expected it to be. Don't get me wrong, it was still decent, but not worth the money we paid. We just hung around the hotel that night. Next day, we got up at 5:00am to watch the sunrise. We went down to the beach and sat there, but a storm came and clowded up the sunrise, and then it started raining so we went back to the hotel and went back to bed. We swam later in the day, but the water was ice cold. So, we didn't do much beach stuff. We walked down the street and checked out some stores. We also got some orange smirnoff (and some groceries) which was mighty yummy, but also mighty expensive. Saturday (our one year wedding anniversary) was the best day ever. We went and tanned and swam some more. The water was a tad bit warmer, but still cold. That night, Russell decided to take me to Captain George's Seafood Buffet (which seats 800 people), and we all know how much Russell hates seafood. The buffet was $25.99, but it was so damn good! I felt so horrible, though, because there was nothing for Russell to eat that he wanted, so he ordered chicken fingers off the kiddie menu. *sigh* I almost wanted to cry, but he wanted to take me there so bad because he knew how much I would love it. The place was HUGE and beautiful. They had largest iron stained glass windows (by the guiness book of world records). The buffet was humongous! So, we ate, and I gave Russell a sweet and romantic anniversary card. We said we weren't going to get each other anything, but I wanted to express to him how I felt.

After we ate, and I stuffed myself to oblivion, we went down to the beach to take a walk in the dark. It was so sweet, and Russell even gave me a massage...then I got the biggest surprise of my life! Russell turned me around, then got on one knee and had a ring box in his hand. He opened it up, and there was an engagement ring that is exactly like the one I lost. I started bawling immediately for like 15 minutes, and he told me how much he loved me, and how he meant it even more now then he did then. It was so sweet and romantic. I even got mascara all over his shirt which made me feel bad. And then he told me how he had been hiding that thing ever since a few days after I lost mine (which was around 4 months ago). He also said "I'd like to thank the #### Wal-Mart store for helping me keep my secret." Apparently, half the store knew about it! If no one believed me before, now no one can deny that I have the best husband in the world!! I still cannot believe I have this ring on my finger.

Anyways, the next day we swam and tanned some more. We also went to the Cabana Cafe that was hooked onto our hotel, and I got a strawberry daquari (which sucked) and Russell got a mudslide. We had no idea what the prices were because they didn't have a menu, and our waitress just moved there from Poland, so we ened up spending $20 on 2 drinks. Fabulous. We also spent $18 that night on one round of putt-putt golf. We could have played all we wanted that night, but we only wanted to play once, and it was our last night, so we wanted to go back to the hotel. We used to whirl tub a lot with our bath toys and bath foam. It was fun. We also had a good time just sitting out on the balcony relaxing, watching the ocean, and making fun of people...hehehe. Russell got sunburned real bad on his shoulders our last day, so he had a hard time sleeping that night. We left Monday morning. Russell was tired on the way home, so I drove a while. I thought I was doing good, but apparently the highway split off, and I should have split with it, so I got us lost 23 miles off track before Russell woke up and caught it. Let's just say he wasn't too happy with me seeing as though I got us lost an hour out of our way on our honeymoon. But, we got back ok, picked up Gunther from the animal hospital and drove home. We spent our last day of vacation relaxing at home.

We had sooo much fun, but our vacation flew by, and we spent a ton-o-money. If I think of anything else, I'll let you know.

I thought that since I am going to be gone for a while that I would let all of you know where we will be at particular times. Today, after we pack and Russell wakes up, we are off to Braxton to get the parent fix. Today is my moms, and tomorrow is Russell's parents. Hopefully, I can talk Russell into taking me swimming at the damn since I have not been there in nearly two years. Early thursday morning, we are off on our adventure, possibly to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg first. After that we are off to our final destination of VA beach in our wonderful jacuzzi filled hotel room (I bought bath toys btw...such as squirting rubber duckies and thi purple foam stuff that you can write on each other and it washes off). We will be there through our anniversary until monday when we will be headed back to ol' Motown USA.

So, anyway, that's our not so quite detailed plans, and we will see you all when we come back with plenty of fun stories to tell. Like how I will get lost when driving...AGAIN! :)

Toodles.

What is a friend anyway?

What is a friend, you ask?

friend n. a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts.

Is a friend someone who only talks to you when they will be left out of the loop or when they need something from you? Is a friend someone who talks about you behind your back or only feels jealousy about the things you have instead of being happy for you? Is a friend someone who doesn't even call to wish you a happy birthday, or instant message, or send a card, etc.?

I am utterly sick and tired of people who waste my time. I'm done doing for others who do not reciprocate. It's pretty sad when a friend that I haven't even seen in probably half a year would call and sing me happy birthday on the phone, but a friend that I have seen recently doesn't even acknowledge it. I'm tired of wasting my time, and I feel a downsizing is in order.

You know what?
That won't happen.

Do you want to know why?
Because I'm the type of person who never says anything, and I'm always the person who lets other people walk all over them. I've gotten better at standing up for myself, but it's a slow process. So, the downsizing won't happen, BUT things will change, and I'm not going to let some people get away with walking all over me when they should be the ones picking me up.

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In other news, I am very saddened because a good friend who is a new friend from Wal-Mart is moving away for the summer. Her teaching job didn't come through, so she is going to stay with her parents for the summer. *sigh* I haven't got to see her in a while, but she did call me for my birthday.

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Russell and I went shopping for some beach supplies (aka plenty of junk food and towels) today. Still have a few last minute things to buy when we get there so they don't go bad...like stuff that needs to stay cold. It's coming up soooo soon, but now I still have to put up with Wal-Mart for 3 days. It's been hard lately, but hopefully an 8 day break will make all the difference. I can't wait!!!

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Gunther got to go outside for the first time today. Well, that would be where we actually take him out - not him running past me out the door. We got him a little harness and such. He was scared at first, but then he started eating my flowers (*scowl*) and running around in the grass. He had a good time, so it's going to become a regular around here. We're going to walk the cat instead of walking a dog because let's face it, we're not normal people...hehehe.

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OHH...we also started netflix, and it is crazy cool. You make a queue list, and they just keep on sending 'em. Awesome.

It's MY party, and I will cry if I want to.

So much going on lately...

They finally fixed my grade. Now it shows up as a 3.84. Not too shabby.

I finally figured out how much of a dumbass the people at the WVU Financial Aid office are. They sent me stuff for paying back my direct loans (because for some odd reason they said my graduation date was now, which is totally off), AND they also sent me someone else's information about their direct loans and their SS#, address, phone #, etc. Big mess. I need to go in sometime, but damn it, why should I have to take someof my precious time to go down their for their dumbass mistake??

I've started filling out applications for the nursing program. If all of that works out, which I don't see why it wouldn't, I will be starting that program this Spring semester after I graduate in December. That program is supposed to last 18 months, BUT since I already will have a degree, I can start the master's program after 1 year and still finish up the BSN while working on the master's. The master's program lasts 4 years (2 in class and 2 at Ruby Memorial), but I will be working during that time. I can also take the N-CLEX sometime during the BSN and start working as an RN for the time being and get the hell out of Wal-Mart. So, if my calculations are correct, I still have 5.5 years of school left. *shiver*

Birthday was wonderful other than being sick for a while with a nasty headache which I have been getting quit often lately. We went in Thursday to Braxton and spent some time with our parents. Mommy made me a birthday dinner and some cake, and she also bought me this cool belly button ring and a lilac rose bush. I also took in her redbud tree for the late mother's day present. Russell's mom bought me a cute skirt, shirt, and jeans (which are both a size 10 and fit comfortably...yay). Russell bought me two romantic presents: "The Notebook" and a beautiful gold ring with a pink heart. It was very sweet. He though I already knew, though, because he let it slip once by saying a ring, but I didn't hear him and he tried to cover it up by talking about a ring in the bathtub (which there wasn't one...hehehe), but I really didn't even know, so it was a nice surprise. He also took me to the Beanery, and I got a mudslide...yummy. Which also reminds me, I had to go get my new driver's license Friday morning, and Russell took me to eat birthday breakfast at McDonald's....mmmm.

So, anyway, I've got a lot of complaining to do about the ol' job-eroonie, but I will save that for a later time.

Toodles.

English teachers are certainly no math wizzes.

I am very peeved with my English teacher right now. She gave us our final grades at the end of the semester so we would know whether we wanted to do her extra bonus or not, and mine was a 92% which is an A. I excitedly looked at my final grades online, and what do I see?? I see a B-!! Not even a B...but a little slash thingy attached to it meaning you barely got a B, but they felt sorry for you. I did not deserve that letter or character attached to it. I even recalculated the grade myself, and *drum roll please* I got a 92%, as well. I already emailed her once, but apparently she does not use that particular email because she didn't write back. So, I looked at my syllabus, which had a totally different email than the one WVU provided, so they should update those things! Anyway, I emailed her back this morning, grumbling the whole time, but still trying to be nice because people make mistakes. If she doesn't email me soon, her home phone number is listed on our syllabus, and by golly, I am not afraid to use it.

In other news, we decided to get a subscription to the Braxton Citizens' News just so we can stay up on all the current "news" and gossip. I am very excited to receive the first issue.

Our vacation is also coming up soon, and I cannot wait. We are going to have a blast together! 8 days away from Wal-Mart and alone with the one I love in a warm place with salty water...couldn't be better...unless we were at our cabin. ;) That jacuzzi in our room is going to see some very disturbing things....*snicker*

WOW

A few things to talk about today. First of all, I am very saddened by a good friend's death. I had been around this person a lot due to softball, band, and 4-H with her daughter Edie, and I got to know her well. A very nice and kind family, and I will miss seeing her when we go in to visit for different functions. It won't be the same. I won't drag this on because it's not fair to rehash what has happened for people, so I will move on to another topic. I just wanted to send my apologies to a good friend and a good person to let her know that I care.

A few things that are a little more upbeat:
School is officially gone, and I couldn't be happier. I actually have a little time to myself and time to play with my flower garden and get this house into shape. We signed another year contract, by the way, which is super great because this place is so nice, and we really enjoy our time here. I'm just preparing myself to do some super spring cleaning because it needs it...bad.

I just found out that I received an A in Physics which I wasn't really expecting. So, that's 5 As, one more to go. :) I'm so excited. It was so hard and stressful on me having 19 hours of classes (hard ones at that) AND 30 hours of work/week, not to mention taking care of Russell and Gunther and cleaning and stuff. I think it really shows how hard I worked to get such good grades this semester when I had to juggle work, also. I'm very happy about that. More on that when I get my last grade.

Also, Russell and I have been playing World of Warcraft like it's going out of style. Russell has been playing it for a long time, but we just bought me a copy of it and payed the monthly online fee, so we started new characters to play together and that is all we've been doing in our free time! It's so much fun, and 10x more fun because we play it together. No wonder I haven't started my spring cleaning....hehehe. We also had a nice hotdog cookout the other day which was tons-o-fun! I even tried something new by taken shucked corn, buttering anf salting it, wrapping it in tin foil, and grilling them. It was pretty good, but tasted about the same as if I would have steamed them like normal.

Work front is okay. I still don't ever want to go, but you'll have that with Wal-Mart. They've upped my hours this next week to 40, but the week after it's like 32, but I get three days off, so that's nice. My raise starts next week, I think. $7.45 an hour. Not too shabby for a Wal-Mart job. I will have been working there for a year when that raise comes through. Scary.

Just push play - they're gonna bleep it anyway.

Finals week - *shiver* Not too bad, though. Let's see, I am already finished with 3 classes, and I have A's in all 3, so now there are 3 classes left.

Monday
3:00-5:00pm ~ Stats
7:00-9:00pm ~ Physics

Tuesday
8:00-10:00am ~ Animal Physiology

DONE!

Like I said, not too bad. BUT, I haven't been studying like a good girl. I may get a B in a couple of the classes, but that's not bad with the hard classes that I have. I would have had an A if I would have studied a little for my finals...oh well.



Anyways, I found out tonight that my dad heard a rumor I was pregnant, so he had Loralie call mom and ask if it was true....yeah. It's nice to know that people like to go around telling everyone that I'm pregnant. Just so everyone knows, when I do decide to have a baby, I wouldn't tell anyone until it was painfully obvious anyway because people have big mouths, and it's really none of their business anyway.

AND FOR THE LAST FUCKING TIME (TO EVERYONE INCLUDING WAL-MART ASSOCIATES THAT SEEM TO BELIEVE THAT ANY TIME SOMEONE HAS TO PEE OR THEIR STOMACH HURTS OR THEY WEAR MAKE-UP THAT THEY HAVE A BUN IN THE OVEN), I AM NOT PREGNANT NOR DO I PLAN ON BEING IN THAT STATE FOR QUITE SOME TIME...it is controllable, ya know.

More on the pregnancy rant later. I need to go back to studying...or playing W.O.W. *giggle*