Happy Birthday Jesus!!

Being a Christian...December 25 is an extremely important day...and for me..someone who is just coming into their faith..its exhilarating.

I realized something the other night...that I had put someone before Him, and now I see just how wrong I was, and how great I feel seeing my error and now I can fix it.

Forgiveness is an amazing thing. Im greatful.

I will ramble another day...

God is Great..praise Him!!

Merry CHRISTmas!!

Hello Old Friend

Soo..it seems that this is the busy time of year for most everybody....Ive noticed from the lack of blogging from Kristi and Angela. tsk tsk ladies.

I'm here to complain today. About my damn Wii. Im quite obsessed and because of that, Im quite sore, if you only knew the amount of pain my upper back is in just by typing you'd be in amazement..but it's because I went fishing last night, for quite some hours, Im addicted. Hello, my name is Rachel and I have a problem.

Im also guilty of having QUITE the crush on Kristis little brother Tim. You see, he is one of the NICEST boys EVER. At first he was quite patient with my lack of knowledge about buying a Wii and using one, and then, 3 days later, he was quite tolerant of all of my dumb questions surrounding the wii, when I had to get a 2nd controller, alas Tim..Im sure our relationship is not quite over as I hope we meet again..haha. Such a nice boy is hard to come by in these here parts of Michigans 2nd largest city..plus he has an added bonus of coming with the 'baggage' of Kristi and Merridith, 2 of my favorite people.

Plus, I am going to be an Aunt in February. Im excited.



Work is SSSLLLOOOOWWW..................................................and I hate it when it's slow.


::BIG NEWS::
I got a new job! I am pretty freaking STOKED! You are now looking at(reading from) the Office Manager in training of United Insurance Services :) It's about time I get a grown up job. I think it'll make it easier to go to school now, 1. Im about a block away, and 2nd maybe it'll show me what Im ACTUALLY going to school FOR. who knows..but keep your fingers crossed for me.


Give me one Reason to Stay here is playing at work right now. Cute.

I'm feeling kinda antsy, so at the risk of sounding stupid by starting random statements..(haha) I'll wish everyone a LOVELY day..I hope snow comes soon!!

Expectations. . .

I have very high expectations for the people in my life. I consider myself to be a pretty good friend..I try to always be there if someone needs help...or if someone just needs to talk. I always try to brighten the dayof those who matter most to me.

I expect my friends to do the same.

Sometimes I feel it's very easy to push my friendship aside. I think my friends think that Im just always going to be there, that I am a push-over. It hurts. And Im afraid its going to turn me into a bitch.

Lately its kind of like Ive lost the friendship of a couple of very important people in my life, and it is because I kind of just gave up. Im to the point where I can only try for so long, and leave so many voicemails and messages and then I can't do it anymore. I cant give and give and give with out getting anything in return. I'm too worn out. . . it's sad that I am only 22 and already feel burnt out on putting myself out there.

Im done wanting people in my life that dont want to be there. Id rather be alone.

All I need is Jesus and His love..and I have that. So I dont need anything else. He always lives up to my expectations and is ALWAYS there for me. Amen.

Ive kind of just made myself sad again..ha..so I guess I'll end this blog now.

Have a good day everyone and God Bless!

Angela.

Yesterday was a REALLY bad day for me..like could hardly open my eyes this morning because they were so swollen from crying yesterday...

but then I read your 'response blog'. And I laughed..alot..and outloud. That was the only time I smiled yesterday.


THANK YOU!

Kristi.

I was totally waiting for you to text me again AFTER the ultrasound..I wanna know how it went..Im about dying in anticipation!!

Im working until 11pm...you know the number.

My 2nd Dedication

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My List

Here's my plan:

I'm going to put my list of things I want to bring to Chicago next weekend(we're leaving Friday afternoon and coming home Sunday sometime) in hopes that other people (besides Kristi..i do love you though..my little travel agent) will read this and think of something that I have forgotten. So if you read through my list and are like 'hello! You totally forgot this thing that you will need. So here goes...thanks in advance!!

1. My Medicine/plus tylenol
2. Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash/Face Wash/Razor/Deodorant
3.Toothbrush/Toothpaste
4. Hairbrush/ Hair products (hairspray...de-frizz...comb...curling iron)
5. Make-up
6. Lotion/Perfume
7. Jewelry
8. Munchies (for the drive there and back, and at night)
9.Phone Charger/Phone (Obviously)
10. Deck of Cards
11. My Homework
12. Sunglasses
13. Socks (for sleeping)
14. Undergarmets
15. a "Travel" outfit for the drive down on Friday
16. Outfit for dinner on Friday Night
17. Pajama's for Friday Night
18. Outfit for lunch on Saturday
19. Outfit for 'hanging out' after lunch on Saturday
20. Outfit for dinner on Saturday Night
21. Pajama's for Saturday Night
22. 'Hang Out' outfit for Sunday
23. "Travel" outfit for Sunday
24. Swimsuit
25. Towel
26. Passport(it's kind of like a hotel employee I.D. thing)
27. Camera(s)

Sooo...there it is..please please PLEASE comment me if I forgot anything!!!

ps-I SO miss coffee :(

9-5er

So here I am!! sitting at my desk, after sleeping until 7am and just getting done with my hour lunch. Yes, I'm loving it.


True, I wish I would have brought a book..or some homework..and a blanket. But really..this is great.
I'm helping out a friend of the family today and tomorrow by working at his insurance agency..all I have to do is answer the phone, kinda field it a little, and pass it through to the only other worker here...who is a guy about my age and is actually fun to talk to..I even got a name of a new artist that has good music as far as a few snipits go.

After work today I have my Issues in Business Ethics class at 5:45, it's going to be a little tight getting there..but we'll see. I'm kind of excited about the class to be honest..I hope we get to write papers and stuff.
Speaking of class and work...it has been one crazy week. This week I'll be working about 45 hours...plus 12 credit hours at school..an online class..eye specialist appointment..where I found out I'll need to have a minor surgery on my eye...plus trying to plan a trip to Chicago next weekend. H.E.C.T.I.C. but the week sure has flown by.

It's kind of sad though..I havent seen Melissa once this week..I havent seen Stephen since Monday..I see my parents for about 20 minutes a day...and Im just tired..Im still trying to get over my 'allergies' (whatever) And I do love being this busy...but I miss my favorite boy and girl. And coffee...LORD do I miss coffee...it's only been about 3 days but MAN can I feel the lack of caffiene..Im still drinking pop and stuff...but only clear pop..because Im trying to whiten my teeth a smidge before Chicago..and Im gonna TRY to go tanning..atleast I'll be able to lay down and relax there right? It's funny...Stephen and Melissa would bend their schedules (with in reason) anyway they could so we could hang out...but then there are other people...other 'friends' who are only going to be here for a short time and have made promises...but don't return phone calls or emails. You wouldnt believe how unimportant it can make one feel..BUT...I won't wait around...I have too many good people in my life to be brought down for someone who has changed..for the worse.
I'm hungry too, and Im going to have to wait until after class to eat..that'll be about 9pm tonight..and lets see..yep I had a bowl of rice krispies at about 8 and then 2 poptarts...thats it. but tomorrow..Aaron is gonna go get us lunch from somewhere downtown...so that's exciting.
But I digress...I have a task at hand...I need to look up some claims(how fun is that?!)

ps-coffee sounds good...gosh I miss it.

I wish I was more creative...I wish had more to write about...

but lets face it..I'm kind of boring.


The Basics:

I'm a 5"7', 121lbs, 22 year old female who found out she had rheumatoid arthritis in 2nd grade.

I work the front desk at a hotel pretty much full time and attend the local community college full time.

I live at home with my parents.

I'm okay with living at home with my parents.

I've never had the misfortune of someone close to me passing away.

I have just one boy who..whether he knows it or not..has a very large part of me.

I have four best friends.

I am not a fan of the 'bar scene'

I do not drink alcohol regularly.

I do not smoke.

I've never gone sky diving..never swam with a dolphin...have never been out of the country for some glorious vacation or some wonderful missions trip.


And for now...that is just fine with me :)

Lesson Learned

Today..I was tired.

I had went bowling until about 1:30....ok so I went and watched people bowl until about 1:30..then I came home and slept until about 11:00am...sounds pretty good doesnt it?

Then I got ready and went to my grandparents with my dad for sunday supper until about 4:00 and on the way home I could hardly keep my eyes open.

So we got home..and I watched a couple of episodes of America's next Top Model..why? idk..because I like seeing how 'hard' modelling is..then at about 6:00 I decided to actually lay down while I was watching TV and the next thing I know..I roll over and it is now a little after 8:00pm..NOT a good thing. sooo..now, here it is 11:21pm and I am pretty much wide away and have to be to work in about 7 1/2 hours. nice.

The lesson here? Don't take such long naps so late in the day.

Sorry for my crankiness in advance Kristi..good thing it's a holiday and you won't have to deal with me all day :o)

I believe

I believe:


*Jesus died for me.

*in God.

*that I do NOT have allergies Dr. Bramen..but a virus.

*that I prefer having fewer good friends than lots of just..friends.

*that in a few years I will no longer have a liver because the amount of acetaminophen I take.

*that real...true...life lasting love takes time and work.

*that good people sometimes make bad decisions

*slow dancing in a semi-crowded parking lot to jazz music blaring from car speakers at night is one of the most romantic things I've ever done.

*sometimes you just need to cry.

*a hug can make the weight on your shoulders seem less heavy

*the day is longer if I dont hear from that special boy.

*a kiss is not just a kiss

*that hangman is one of the greatest games ever.

*that being shown how someone feels is 9845794 times better than being told.

*holding hands is one of the best things in this world.

*family is important to me.

*the person who I call my best friend has changed this summer.

*that I would not make it through somedays with out coffee.

*Jay Leno's Headlines is the best thing on Monday Nights.

* that even though Im snoring in your ear and drooling on your arm and chest...letting me sleep when Im sick is the sweetest things you've done to date.

*the more I listen to Michael Buble..the more Id like to bear his children :o)

My First Dedication

To Kristi:


While yes, you are one of my best friends and you are pregnant with my very first niece or nephew(OK not really..but i don't care..I'm aunty Rachel)...you are still my boss. And I felt it necessary at 9:33pm on a Saturday night, to let you know how DAMN proud of myself I am. Lets go through the reasons..hopefully you agree.


First; I have not ONCE bitched out loud to anybody today about how annoyed I am that I'm working on a Saturday Night and missed the Metro Cruise on 28Th st, because hey, I got to sleep in until 11 this morning when Stephen woke me up..not bad.

B.) Although I hate...no no..loath working by myself..as you know..I still smiled and wished Amber well when she left at 5:50 this evening to go to a barbecue.

3- As you now know I'm working by myself....I have yet to sit in the back except for exactly 3 minutes while I ate my snack of string cheese (I brought 4 sticks..so everyone could have one). I have stepped around the corner occasionally to take sips of my diet caffeine free orange Sunkist (trying to sympathize with those headaches you've been having) and then for another moment when I was making my crystal light drink mixture. and THAT'S IT!! Granted...I have the stool from the kitchen (which I got BEFORE Amber left) but still....

I'm freezing..like usual. but I've accepted it..maybe I'll pace for a while. Get that blood flowing. or maybe I'll put up the 'clerk will return promptly' sign, grab the night phone and sit in the hot tub in my under garments and warm up..sounds like a plan.

I miss working with you.
Love you Mama Bear :)

STILL sick

Sooo...

let me just say first that I havent been sick since February...and I remember that because my dr. asked me if I was going to get proposed to on valentines day, ha...ha.....anyway..Ive been very blessed with my health these past however many months. There was a time where I was sick every 6 weeks with strep or tonsilitis.

NOW..the dr said I have acute tonsilitis...he did a second throat culture(my personal fav thing) and sent it out..should have called me back today but didnt..yes yes Im calling tomorrow...but I know have been on my antibiotic (Amoxicillin) for a FULL 3 days..and while the swelling of my GENORMOUS tonsils went down, I still cant eat with out feeling like Im going to throw up...it still hurts everyDAMN time I swallow...my head..neck..and back throb..and Im just freaking tired. I feel exhausted..I havent done a damn this since I left work on Saturday.

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday night I MAYBE got 4 hours of sleep at a time..with staying up like 3 hours in between 'sleeps' I just couldnt get comfortable enough to relax to sleep.

but today..I sleep until 12:15..when Stephen woke me up with a cute text..perfect to wake up to. then I dozed until about 1...and then pouted around the house because Im lonely...I understand that people dont wanna get sick..but it still sucks...I miss people!!..Im tired of my room...but ironically..its the only place I wanna be...I'll be upstairs getting yet another drink and its RIGHT back down to my room.

But now I cant sleep...Im tired as hell...but can't sleep..so now Im watching ellen(anyone else think she has put on some weight?) and drinking my diet sunkist orange soda. Slightly pissed. I have to work tomorrow and I dont know how Im gonna do it...Im wondering if I should be checked for mono....a couple people that I have talked to have said the same thing...what a way to spend the last of my summer days...

Not only that but what about work? not only do I not have any paid vacation days left...but Tara is off and Merr and John are going back to school soon..I feel like scheduling is SO tight and I dont wanna be difficult. ugh.

ok well my head is pounding so bad that my eye is starting to twitch and its getting hard to focus.

whatever. goodnight

went to the doctor today...

I'll find out on Wednesday which one I have...great huh? The last couple weeks of my summer and Im pretty much bed ridden..not a good mood..and I wish people would let meknow that they care and they hope Im doing ok....


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Tonsilitis
\Ton`sil*i"tis\, n. [NL. See Tonsil, and -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the tonsil; quinsy. [Written also, and more usually, tonsillitis.]
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strep throat
–noun Pathology.
an acute sore throat caused by hemolytic streptococci and accompanied by fever and prostration.
[Origin: 1925–30]
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strep throat n. An infection of the throat, often epidemic, caused by hemolytic streptococci and characterized by fever and inflammation of the tonsils. (Download Now or Buy the Book)
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strep throat
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an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus [syn: streptococcal sore throat]
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strep throat (strěp) Pronunciation Key Infection of the throat caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. Symptoms usually include fever, redness of the throat, lymph node enlargement, and inflammation of the tonsils.
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A severe sore throat caused by a kind of streptococcus. Strep throat can be treated with antibiotics.[Chapter:] Medicine and Health
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strep throatn.
See septic sore throat.
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Main Entry: strep throatFunction: noun: an inflammatory sore throat caused by hemolytic streptococci and marked by fever, prostration, and toxemia called also septic sore throat, strep sore throat

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friend·ship (frěnd'shĭp')
n.
The quality or condition of being friends.
A friendly relationship: formed many new friendships over the summer. (this one hits close to home..)
Friendliness; good will: a policy of friendship toward other nations.

love /lʌv/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[luhv] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, loved, lov·ing.
–noun 1. a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
2. a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection.
3. a person toward whom love is felt; beloved person; sweetheart.

—Synonyms 1. tenderness, fondness, predilection, warmth, passion, adoration. 1, 2. Love, affection, devotion all mean a deep and enduring emotional regard, usually for another person. Love may apply to various kinds of regard: the charity of the Creator, reverent adoration toward God or toward a person, the relation of parent and child, the regard of friends for each other, romantic feelings for another person, etc. Affection is a fondness for others that is enduring and tender, but calm. Devotion is an intense love and steadfast, enduring loyalty to a person; it may also imply consecration to a cause. 2. liking, inclination, regard, friendliness. 15. like. 16. adore, adulate, worship.


true /tru/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[troo] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation adjective, tru·er, tru·est, noun, adverb, verb, trued, tru·ing or true·ing.
–adjective
1.
being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false: a true story.
2.
real; genuine; authentic: true gold; true feelings.
3.
sincere; not deceitful: a true interest in someone's welfare.
4.
firm in allegiance; loyal; faithful; steadfast: a true friend.

Typical

I'm sick.
And it sucks.
It's my fault.


You know how sometimes you know whats best for you..but you say screw it because you wanna have fun anyway?

yeah..that was this weekend for me.

I know I need rest more than other people..but I decided to sleep out in Grand Haven on Stephens parents boat on Friday and Saturday night..great boat..comfortable and everything..but I didn't get as much sleep as I should have because Stephen and I were having fun with Ian and Aubree and his parents..on Friday night we went to this concert of oldies and it was SO much fun..we even went and danced for a couple songs..then went to the carnival and walked around a little bit...then watched a movie on the boat..now granted it was pretty warm outside..and we had spent the whole day on the lake..swimming and laying out and playing football(yes even me) and I think I was pretty tired..but everyone else was warm(not unusual for me to NOT be warm) so they turned the air on in the boat..and it was probably only 70..but I was FREEZING! I had on all the shirts I brought and shorts and 3 blankets and was CHILLY..so Stephen...being the wonderful guy he is..gave me extra pants and I eventually warmed up..and got about 5 hours of sleep.

Then Saturday went out for breakfast with everyone and hung out for alittle bit and Aub and I went to Michigans Adventure with my parents for my dads work party..it was actually perfect "Michigans Adventure weather' but the place was PACKED..we did lots of walking and lots of waiting..and after eating the supplied lunch (hot dog and macaroni salad and ice cream..which was all great) my stomach felt a little bit off...so we hung out in the wave pool for a little bit and headed back to Grand Haven..FINALLY got a shower..in the Marina bathroom(don't recommend it unless necessary) and felt somewhat better...then we went and layed around with the boys on the top deck..went and got some Lamb Pita's with extra fetta (yum!!) and another funnel cake..mmm! and hung out with Stephens family until it was fireworks time!! and OOOOOOooo MY Gosh!! amazing doesnt even describe it..(Im not a fireworks fanatic or anything..I enjoy the 4th..but dont mind only seeing them once a year) BUT they really did go all out this year..because it was the last of the 10 year grant..I shook a couple of times because the boom was so loud! It was so fun and romantic all at the same time...being all cuddled up in a blanket with him...plus having great friends around us too...it was great. I was planning on going home about an hour after the fireworks...after the traffic had died down a little..HAHA! I got so tired after just laying around waiting that I was aloud to drive home :) So when we went to move my car which was just accross the street..the traffic was STILL horrible...Coastguard amazes me...really. So saturday night I got my own room(no more couch for me!) and I slept SO good and was SO warm! I could barely make it up the stairs from Stephens room after SNL..but I managed and dont remember my head hitting the pillow..and I slept until 10 or so..and then dozed until about 11..then we packed up and headed out :) but even then..my throat..was sore..and my glands..were swollen..damnit.

So now..I can still feel it a little..and I could go out and stuff..but then I would just end up getting strep or something and be out for 2 weeks..so instead I'll just take a few slow days and get back up there :) Plus I have Lasgna to make!! A pan for Tara and Nate...a pan for my family (John and Courtney included) and a pan for Stephen and his parents....AND I get to pick classes on THursday morning..so i have my first and second choices of schedules all picked out too..and man..I need to finish hanging stuff on my walls!!

ps...Chris comes home in under 3 weeks! and I get one night all to myself with him! Best Friends reunited!!

ooh..which reminds me..Ill have to post about other 'friends' later :)

but I should go to bed..its back to work tomorrow after 5 days off...I remember when I was actually excited about work...wow was that a long time ago...

ok..goodnight!!

ps-Im not single :o)

Trying

I didn't really want to use this blog as an outlet to bitch about when things are bugging me. But today..I'm having a pity party. But I'm trying :) to stay positive...to be optimistic-

optimistic -----expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds; "in an optimistic mood"; "optimistic plans"; "took an optimistic view"

can I just say that I hate when I'm looking up a specific word..that they use the word in the actual definition..wtf?!

ANYWAY..I am looking forward to a fabulous weekend coming up :)

I am going to help an insurance agency for about an hour..passing out welcome gifts and bottles of wine from my families insurance agent (who is also great friends with my dad)as they just bought a suite downtown..I'm pretty excited. It's only going to take about an hour and I get to look cute! It'll be nice not to have to wear 3 shifts and flats to work :)

Straight after that..maybe I'll lunch with my dad and then its out to Grand Haven for the rest of the day!! I think it'll be in the 90s so the lake air will feel good..plus I'll be with Stephen..can't really get any better than that :)

As for Saturday..I'm going to Michigan's Adventure with my parents for my dads company picnic! Do some water rides and some roller coasters then its back out to Grand Haven for some spectacular fireworks with Stephen! I hear that it's going to be the last year of the 'good' show..apparently some very well off guy left a 10 year grant for fireworks..and this year is the 10th year...Im anxious to see what next years will be like.

Look at all of that, that I have to look forward too. I'm so blessed.

Here comes the Bride!!

It seems thats all I hear lately!!

NO NO NO.....I wont be walking down the aisle anytime soon...but lets go through the list...

May 26..my cousin Amanda (I was her maid of Honor)
June 23(ish) Ians sister
July 7 My brother (I was a bridesmaid)
Feb something..one of family friends son or daughter
March something..one of family friends other kid

Ian and Aubree just got engaged

I just feel like weddings are ALL over the place and I cant escape it!! Its on the radio..billboards...tvs...at work..in bars...in the mail...at the mall...EVERYWHERE.
Maybe its a sign..lol just kidding!!

ok..vent over

Cop Out

So I just re-read my post..short and boring! Sorry..have lots going on through my head..so thats my excuse..my cop-out!

ps-Pictures make me happy :o)

Goodbye Summer?

Soo...tomorrow at 830 am I have an appointment with a counselor down at CC...and Im not thrilled about it..BUT..itll be good..we can talk about what classes I should take so I can finally be done with that damn place and move on to Davenport! and then(big smile) be DONE with school..I should have taken atleast one class this summer..and just sucked it up. But I feel there were more important things..important relationships that I had to work on. And Im happy I did :o)



I know There is still LOTS of summer left..but Im starting to think of school..and that makes me feel like summer is coming to an end. Even though I did lay out for awhile today and my chest and face are alil pink!!

So I read a good quote today..."Don't let your Yesterdays control your Todays and Tomorrows

Survey

I figured this might help pass time a little quicker for me..plus I know how Kristi loves these things :o)

1. How old will you be in 12 months?23..yikes!

2. Do you think you'll be married by then? Im gonna go with a big no on that one..

3. What do you look forward to most in the next 3 months? a LOT of family questions answered :)

4. Are you a social person? I'd say so :)

5. What was the last thing you ate? a piece of Palermoes bacon and pepperoni pizza with coffee on the side

6. what is your favorite color?pink..what other color is there?

7. What are you doing for your next birthday? Not sure yet..but it'll be hard to top this year of having close friends and family over grilling and watching the Mayweather fight..PLUS the gift I got from Stephen..Im such a lucky girl

8What is your favorite TV show?I like Grey's...I like 24...and All My Children

9 What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich?umm gross..not a fan of Jam OR jelly..I do enjoy a PB sandwich though :) oh add an banana and its even better

10Are you in a relationship?define relationship....

11What are you listening to?EmmyLou Harris..and these two old men trying to plan their day trip to Holland tomorrow with their wives

12Do you know how to play poker? yep..it's been a while though

13.Any plans for this weekend?work is pretty much it this weekend..I did get to go out to Rockford for awhile last night..so that was fun..hopefully church tomorrow night after work.

14. Do you eat out or at home more often?Home..trying to save some money.

15. Have you ever been in an ambulance?not for being hurt..but yep

16. Do you prefer an ocean or pool?Id prefer to live near an ocean..or any body of water..that you can boat on. But if Im just gonna swim..then a pool cause there is no seaweed or fish that I can feel with my toes

17. Do you know how to drive a stick shift? I can barely drive an automatic..lets not push it

18. What is your favorite thing to spend money on? other people.

19. Do you wear any jewelry 24/7? kinda..my left hand middle finger i wear the same ring ALL the time...except at the beach or when Im gardening or putting lotion on..and Ive been wearing this same cross necklace for a while now too..

20. Do you speak any other language? VERY little spanish taught by the housekeepers lol

21. Who is the funniest person you know?umm...my dad probably


ARE YOU:
1. Obsessed with sex? no
2. Are you tall?: kinda
3. In your pajamas?: I wish
4. Left handed?: nope

LAST:
1. Friend you saw: Stephen..and I'm working with Tara :)
2. Talked to on the phone: Stephen
3. Person to IM you: Dave
4. Was today better than yesterday: umm..about the same..both GREAT

FAVORITE:
1. Number[s]: 3, 23, 82.
Season: Summer

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
Q: Where is the last place you went?:A: well..Last night I went to Rockford..but Im working right now..does that count?

Q: Do you smile often?:A: sure do

Q: Do you wish upon stars?:A: shoot stars

Q: Where did you sleep last night?:A: first on my couch..then on my bed

Q: Why did you sleep there?:A: first cause I fell asleep watching TV..then because well..it's my bed

Q: When was the last time you cried?:A: umm..a few days ago I think?

Q: What are you about to do?:A:keep on working until 11 tonight

Q: What's your favorite month?:A: umm..either May or July

Q: How many kids do you want?: A: I think 3


TWELVE FACTS:

1. Hometown: Wyoming Mi

2. Natural hair color: blonde

3. Height: 5'7"

4. Eye color: blue

5. Lefty/righty: righty

6. Date of birth: 05/06/85

7. Are you German? yep, a little tiny bit.

8. Are you Irish?: not even a little

9. Are you Italian?: ditto

10. Are you Russian?: nope

11. Are you Austrian? no...

12. Are you French? no......

Ready

I feel stuck.

*I feel stuck at the Community College..Im not excited about college anymore..
*I feel stuck at a job a I feel mediocre about...but with people I love, that's why I stay.
*I feel stuck with certian friends sometimes..not pushing me to be a better person..like I try to with them.
*I feel stuck in a crippled body. ...I want to go and experience more things..but afraid I'll get hurt. physically.


I'm blessed...I have parents who love me with all their heart, an older brother who would still do anything for me...I have some amazing friends..Melissa, Jessie, Chris, Kristi, Tara...who are always there to talk if I need to...I have an amazing man in my life..who continues to astonish me more each day and makes me feel truly special...I have Jesus..who is teaching my forgiveness of not only for others, but for myself too.

I'm a lucky girl really..I just feel Im ready for something...NEW..something to switch things up..to make me grow..and there is really only 1 person that can do that for me..and that's myself. And now that I'm aware..I just need to figure it out and dive in..its exciting and scarey all at the same time..I'll keep you posted.

Once More

So I thought I'd give Blogging another shot. I've done the xanga thing for awhile, and even posted a few on MySpace.
I saw Kristi started one..so I thought that I should give it another try. We'll see how it goes. Maybe in my busy-ness of trying to get a 2nd job, volunteering at church, and being in 2 wedding this summer, I'll be able to blog my thoughts everynow and again.