And the Crowd Goes Wild!!!!!

So, one of my two fans recently complained because I'm a boring blogger and don't blog enough. Sorry I'm a boring person. I admit to it! But I will try to keep you better informed....

I think idiots follow me. Tonight, every single aide I worked with, was an idiot. It's irritating to me when people don't think of the full spectrum of their job and how their incompetence and laziness effects everyone. I also hate the people who think they know everything, and us humble people always have to clean up after them because they are so dumb. ARRRGGHHH!!!!

But on a positive note, USD finally released my hold so I could finish my registration for classes. I tried to get a response from them for over a month. Finally, I sent a kind of mean letter with information they received that they should have released me from the hold a month ago. After receiving the letter, they miraculously released my hold. I love being mean and firm!

Next up is trying to decide what to be when I grow up. Any suggestions from the crowd is appreciated.

Ten Years.....How Much Do People Change?

In a couple weeks, my class is having their ten year class reunion. I have mixed emotions about this. I want to go, but yet I don't.

I don't want to go because I really don't remember much about school, and the people who are all going to be their weren't necessarily people I've ever considered friends. I also think a lot will be talking about dumb stuff from high school. My old classmates also perceived me as being a certain type of person. Will they see that they were wrong all these years? Will they think I'm the same "quiet" person I was ten years ago? Will they really care if I attend? Will they try to understand the person I have become and decisions I have made in my life? Will anyone even care?

I want to attend the reunion because I want to reconnect with classmates and see where life's road has led them. I want to see what everyone is doing.

I don't know what to do. However, the decision may be made by whether or not I can find someone to work the weekend for me.

If My Life Were a Book......

If my life were a biography book.....it would be so boring people would use it as coasters and door stops.

If my life were a children's book.....I would be the goofy looking kid with huge glasses and wild hair that everyone picks on.

If my life were a diet and health book.....people would die laughing.

If my life were a history book.....historians would be scratching their head wondering why my life could make history.

If my life were a mystery and crime book.....I would either be the victim or the crazy person who helps the main character solve the mystery.

If my life were a religion book.....I would be showcased as the person NOT to imitate.

If my life were a self-help book.....I would spout off useless information to other crazy quacks.

If my life were a romance book.....I should have married my prince a long time ago and be living happily ever after.

If my life were a science fiction book.....I would be the half troll-half leprechaun that lives under the bridge.

Unfortunately, my life will never be a bestseller. I can handle that. I don't mind not having drama. I don't like drama and Lord knows I've dealt with enough drama in my lifetime. Maybe though, I'll make the story of my life be more adventurous and carefree.

Happy Belated Independence Day!

Due to computer problems at my sister's house, I was unable to network and blog over the weekend of the 4th. I had a great time Friday getting fireworks, the fourth at a parade and fireworks later on, and spent the 5th at a 4-H rodeo and recouping. It was a long weekend with my niece and nephews. Even the nephew that calls me every day stopped listening to me! I wasn't even that harsh on them!

I am now back to Manorcare full time for the summer, and part-time during the school year. I'm glad to be back to one schedule, one shift, and one set of residents to know. Even though the other part-time job I had paid better, I am glad to know I will have hours and money!!!

I really, really want to move! I was thinking of waiting until next Spring, but I'm really thinking in January will be great. I feel like I'm walking in place at Northern. I love the school and campus, but it doesn't offer the programs I want. So in the meantime, I'm going to be working on my generals.

Celebrate Good Times!

Woohoo! Tonight was my last scheduled shift at a nursing home I recently started at very part-time. I know I just started, but it was a difficult place to work. They did things SO weird! I'm just so glad to be able to look at my schedule and know what I work instead of living out of my planner-trying to figure out when and where I'm going to work what days. It's been so exhausting.

Anyways....it's almost the 4th of July! I'm so excited this year for some reason. We're going to buy fireworks again this year and have a blast! (well, hopefully a safe blast.) I'm just so glad to be going back to my home area for a few days. I have so much I want to do and get done, but not enough time.

Happy Independence Day!!!!

Happy Fathers Day!

Fathers Day....just another day on the calendar, but a day to remember fathers. I am horrible and never remember these little "holidays."

My father wasn't someone who would want a big show of a day just for him. He wasn't flashy or self-centered. He was a man that was proud, honest, and very family- and faith-oriented. I have learned many things from my father over the years. A lot of what I have learned has been what not to do in life or how not to treat people, but I also learned quite a few lessons. One of the most important and relavent lessons my dad taught me was to work hard. No matter how good or bad of a job you had, you should always do your very best. If your job was to clean up cow poop, be the best poop cleaner ever. I have taken this lesson with me in life. As all my fans know by now, I am just returning to college so that I can find a career that I will be good at and enjoy. Over the last ten years, I have had a lot of not so nice jobs. Even though they aren't glamorous, I always try to do my best and try to make changes to my job to improve what I am doing. I hope it has paid off in the long run.

Another lesson my dad taught me was the importance of family. No matter where life takes you, however bad it gets, you always have family. Many times I have not gone to parties, to bars, or whatever else other people are doing-if it involves a conflict with something going on in my family. Sure, I've skipped out on reunions or little parties here and there-but I always try to put my family first. This also includes my extended family. In the recent years, I have learned how important it is to have my extended family and I have developed a deep respect for them. I got an email from my aunt today. She recently had knee surgery and had some problems with it. While she was dealing with that, her daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer. She helped her daughter through the chemo. She wrote to me that she wanted to be the one going through it and not watch her daughter-even though she is well over 40-go through all that pain and suffering. My aunt's husband died from cancer about two years ago. She has been through a lot. I can only keep her and her family in my prayers because I don't know what else to do for them other than to be there and be supportive.

Glitter Hands, Glitter Hands-Razzle Dazzle

Some days, wouldn't it be great to go back to being a kid? The days when you never thought summer would come, and when it finally did-you never sat still. I miss being able to explore the farm whenever I want or go for a bike ride to see if any of my friends are home. I used to go to the pool every single day and almost every single evening. The days were long and fun, and the possibilities were endless. I had no worries being a kid-well, except for the normal kid worries of making sure no one is mad at me or that I have cool friends. I would love to give up all the responsibilities in my life and let someone else do all the worrying and making sure bills are paid, food is cooked, and all I have to do is play instead of work. I wish I could do that all with the knowledge of what I know now.

Oh, to have three long wonderful, fun-filled, worry-free months!