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This website is FANTASTIC. Here is a direct link in case you are just too lazy to type it in your browser: http://www.crosswalk.com/

Everyone should sign up for the daily emails they offer. If you’re a woman, I’d suggest signing up for the Girlfriends in God email too. All of the daily emails area really inspiring and they make you think about your relationship with God. They also offer free things and discounted items on the sidebars of the emails like books and DVDs.

Ok so now that’s out of the way, SOMEONE told me that since I’m always so bored at work I need to update this more. Haha, my life is just soooo exciting. I don’t really have much to share. I leave for Myrtle Beach in 2 weeks! I can’t wait! Then in September I get another mini vacation over Labor Day weekend so that’s good. I can’t wait for classes to start. I’ve already received about half of my books in the mail. My Comic Drama class is requesting we have NINE different books! Thank goodness they are all short plays and not full length novels that we have to read.

It’s such a pretty day outside. Too bad I’m not going to be able to enjoy it until 2pm I see the wind blowing through the windows in the library and it looks so nice! I was thinking about taking P to the pool, but I think I may do that tomorrow or Monday instead. Monday morning we are definitely going to get his pictures done professionally. I’ve made appointments at Sears and JCPenny just because they have those great deals where you get about 30 pictures for $7.99 plus a free sitting fee. I’ll just bring another outfit then change him in between sessions. My mom gave me that idea!

Sometimes this library is kinda creepy when no one is here. It makes too many noises that I can’t keep up with. Oh well, that’s a library for you.

I think I’m going to get back to my reading. I’m hoping to finish “Desecration” by the end of my shift today. Then I’ll only have three more books in the “Left Behind” series until I’m done!

 

 

 

 

 

Soul Harvest

I’m finally on the fourth book of the “Left Behind” series. So far it’s really good. I don’t really see why people say it’s a boring series. Yes, it does get repetitive sometimes, but it’s for a reason: to get the point across. And to update the reader in case it’s been a while since the previous book. I enjoy it a lot. Can’t wait to finish this one and move onto the next!

Right now I’m at the library. It’s dark. And boring. And I can’t believe it but there are actually people in here. Why, I have no idea. This coffee hasn’t helped a lot though. I still have two hours to go I’m sure I’ll be able to come close to finishing my book unless I get a headache from reading. It’s kind of sad they pay students to read, but oh well, I’m loving it!

I only have to work tomorrow and Wednesday then I’m off until next Tuesday! That’s something to look forward to. But after my long break, I work 8 days in a row. At least I’ll be making a little money before going to the beach! I really want to get a tattoo, but I know it’s just not feasible right now. Maybe if I get a part time job during the school year I can save up some money. I want a fairly small one but I’ve already gotten quotes and they said it would be between about $150-$200. Ughh why can’t anything be cheap anymore?

I can’t wait for next semester to start up. I need to learn! It kind of sucks that I’m taking all freshmen classes except my two English ones. I’m in Spanish, Public Speaking, and World Religions (I think). I don’t really like taking freshman classes because half the students are really immature. At least from what I’ve experienced in my Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semesters. Oh well, maybe it won’t be like that this year.

I can’t wait to have a relaxing night tomorrow. I work from 4-8 but Peyton’s dad is keeping him tomorrow night instead of tonight, so I’ll be able to just relax with Cody. It will be nice. I wish we could have nights like that more often. I kind of miss going on dates haha. Oh well, that’s life I suppose. I believe I’m going to get back to my book. If anyone knows how to get a Dell Webcam to work please let me know. My webcam doesn’t work because it’s apparently missing a driver but I don’t have the original CD’s and when I try to install the driver from the website it doesn’t work. Thanks!

Va-Cay

So the trip to Sandbridge was a lot of fun. I hung out with M’s family all week and we had loads of fun with Lil P. I’ll post some pictures…. We are leaving this Sunday to go to Myrtle Beach, SC. We will be gone until Monday the 9th (i think haha).

 

 

Ghetto Love

So this week has been interesting. I had to work Sunday, which means I will be working six days in a row before leaving for vacation on Saturday. That is the suck. Anyway…good news… Lil P has two bottom teeth coming in. I’m sure they will be fully in by the time we get back from vacation. The bad news…he isn’t liking the whole teething experience too well. And I discovered that the cherry flavored Tylenol makes him hyper whereas the grape Tylenol makes him sleepy. Someone tell me why this is?!? I haven’t had a decent night’s sleep in forever.

I made an entire list of what we will need to bring with us to the beach. It’s a page and a half long. And 3/4 of it is things for Peyton. Gosh, I didn’t know babies needed so much stuff! Haha….that was a little sarcastic, but not really.

P has finally rolled over both ways. I’m so excited. He is starting to sit up by himself but only for a few seconds at a time. Still, he isn’t quite five months old, and I’ve heard he is pretty advanced. So I’m happy about that.

That’s about all for this update…not writing again until I get back!

When It Rains, It Pours

So right now I’m in a financial downfall. I have $100.00 in my bank account which is going to be used to pay for my school for the week. Then on Friday when I get paid, all of that money is gone too. Ugh..it makes me sick. I can’t wait until the end of September when vacations are over and I can get back to having a regular paycheck. I have to take 2 weeks of unpaid leave, one in August (to go to Sandbridge), and the other in September (to go to Myrtle Beach and Aiken). Fun stuff. I can’t wait. I just got three doctor bills in the mail too because my insurance SUCKS. It will all turn out ok though. I know it. Life just takes time

Hmmm…other than that, it has been storming here like crazy. Last night I seriously thought my house was going to blow away because the wind was whipping around, lightening flashing everywhere, and the rain was coming down in sheets. I was actually scared. The sky was also green which can only mean one thing…tornado. Thank God we didn’t get one though.

Since Lil P is asleep right now, I believe I’m going to update a few things on the computer then when he gets up, give him a bath, feed him, and put him back to bed. Wooo hoo. My life is sooo exciting right now.

Intro To Achievement!

I started my first online course at Ashworth University about two weeks ago. It is going great so far. I’m working on my BA in Criminal Justice. Hopefully within two years I’ll be finished and kicking open the door to my new career. The setup for this class is very easy and I know I am going to succeed at Ashworth no matter what. They are very helpful and understanding.

Anyway, I have a cold and I gave it to Lil P. I felt so bad. So we are both being grumpy and sick together. I am now starting to get better, but I know I still have a few days to go before I’m back to normal. I think Lil P is already feeling better, so that’s good.

I’m so excited for my two beach trips coming up! The first week of August then the first week of September. Ahhhhhh…why can’t they be here now?!? I’ll be sure to take tons of pictures. That’s all for now folks. I don’t know if I’ll update before I go to the beach. Nothing exciting has happened lately, so I don’t really have a point to blog hah.

Nasal Spray

I went to a REAL doctor today. She prescribed me three different things. Augmentin (for my sinus infection), Veramyst (for my allergies), and Xyzal (for my allergies). I hope these things work. I’ve tried nearly everything else and nothing seems to work. I have never had allergies before, but this year brought them on. She also tested my thyroid because I’ve been having a lot of mood swings and tiredness lately. I hope they can figure out why I’m soooo damn tired all the time.

In my first class this semester, we are learing about setting goals (it’s just an intro class). So here are some of my goals that I REALLY hope to achieve by the beginning of August. Old habits need to DIE HARD NOW. It’s so hard for me to break habits, especially if they are bad ones that I have been doing for a while. Here goes…

Goals
1. No more red meat
2. Exercise (even if its just a few sit ups or walking the dog) three times a week
3. Meditate daily
4. Eat healthier (ie no ice cream, candy, extremely fatty foods)
5. NO MORE BUYING LUNCH AT WORK (this is the biggest one because it wastes tons of money)
6. Try to actually listen when people are talking about problems.
7. Save at least $100.00 a month (either in my savings accounts or in Lil P’s account).

I think all of these are extremely realistic. I believe I am going to start a food journal starting tomorrow so I can see how much bad stuff that I really do eat on a daily basis. Then hopefully I can figure out how to cut down then cut them completely out. It’s really hard to eat right and exercise while not spending money, especially when you are like me….mom, full time job, full time student, and trying to live the life of a 21 year old girl. It’s hard! I should stop complaining. Tons of people have it a lot worse than me. I also need to stop cursing. I don’t do it around M or my family, but I do it around co-workers a lot.

The first week of August I’m going to Sandbridge (which is a little place right near Virginia Beach). I am so excited! We are bringing Lil P and it will be his first beach trip. He has already been to Charlotte, NC. He is only 4 months old and he has already traveled a lot. Then the first week of September I am going to Myrtle Beach for 4 days then to Aiken, SC for 3 days. That will be exciting. We are bringing Lil P then too. He gets to travel WAY more than I did when I was little. I don’t believe I took any big trips until I was around 6 or 7. Lucky little guy!