Ordinary Stuff

So, life has been busy lately. I recently picked up another job and I wasn't quite prepared for the impact it would have on my life. But I need the extra money to start getting ready to pay for nursing school (fingers crossed I even get in!!). It will be at least another month before I even find out if I get accepted and it is a very competitive selection. Who knows what they are looking for....I am just ready to be in school and start getting it over with. Classes are ok--nothing great or wonderful. Just trying to make it through. My Micro professor hasn't said anything lately that has wigged me out which is good. We have to pick topics for an oral presentation in lab and I chose beer. I thought it would be fun to learn how the industry uses microbiology to make beer. Later in the semester we are going to make some ourselves. I thought it would be more fun than say the e bola virus or bird flu or an STD or something depressing....beer is just beer. So later on I will be able to tell you everything you want to know about beer. I know you are all just on the edges of your seats waiting for it....on another note....today I came in to my office and a last minute meeting had been called. Turns out that 2 of our higher ups don't have a job anymore. The powers that be evaporated their positions. So needless to say, our whole office is in shock wondering how this all happened and what it means for the future. It all came down to money--and it was easiest to chop 2 heads at the top. It's all just causing a lot of waves throughout the office and we are all trying to make heads or tails of it. But tonight I am going to a Lady Raiders game so I am looking forward to that. They are always a lot of fun. I got a new computer and I am still trying to get it all set up. It is not hooked up to the internet yet and I am trying to figure it all out. And you all know how adept I am at the technical stuff!! :)

And something useful that every one should know: every 6 months you should take out your lint collector from your dryer and wash it with hot soapy water. Apparently, fabric softener sheets cover it with a film that cannot be seen and air cannot get through. That causes your dryer to overheat and can burn out the motor thingy or even catch your dryer on fire!! I had noticed that our dryer had been smelling like something was burning and didn't know what was going on. I got an email telling me to wash the thing and so I tried it and it totally worked!! I pulled the collector out and put it under the water and it just pooled right there on top. It was so crazy because you can't see anything. So then I scrubbed it with soapy water and then the water just went right through it! And now our dryer doesn't smell like it's about to catch on fire and the clothes dry so much faster!! What a great little piece of info!

SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!

As you all (like the 4 of you that actually read this) can see I have successfully moved my counter!! A small step for mankind, but a giant one for me!! Now, on to my next challenge.....well first to Anatomy class.....then the next one.....

UGH

Ok, I must be the most technically inept person.....I can't figure out how to publish a picture on my profile and I was trying to start a counter and instead of being off to the side, now it is a posting. ?????? I am beyond confused. Does anyone out there know how to move my counter? And as far as the picture goes...I understand the steps but the picture has to have a URL and everytime I try one it says I have too many characters. (I would have a picture of my being confused but unfortunately I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO POST IT!!!!!!!

Sigh......

Another Link

Here's another one just for the girls.....


http://lifestyle.msn.com/Relationships/Dating/ArticleLHJ.aspx?cp-documentid=21738>1=7815

MSN Link

For my fellow Singletons....ahhh, it's good to be single.....


http://msn.match.com/msn/article.aspx?articleid=5611&TrackingID=516311&BannerID=544657&menuid=6>1=7778

"After all, we're single, not dead."

If only I HAD enough single friends to have a party.... :)

No spa for me -- I will be taking an Anatomy test. Maybe next year....

Blogger's Block / Single Awareness Day

So, one of the reasons that I was hesitant to start a blog was that I didn't have a clue what would be interesting enough about my life to publish on my page. I originally thought I could put pictures up of my travels throughout Europe, you know, let everyone see what I did with my life for 3 years. And as great and wonderful as that sounds, I just haven't gotten around to doing it yet. So, here I am, "working", wanting to post something--something funny and anecdotal--and I might as well just be sitting here picking my nose (I am not of course). So, the following is just a little of the excitement that I am trying to keep to dull roar in my life......

Tonight I have to study for an Anatomy test--doesn't that sound like a thrill? I am still recovering from the 2 Microbiology tests I had last week. All those who are jealous of my life, say "Aye!" Anyone?? I just keep telling myself it will all be worth it when I am nursing school and really moving forward toward my goal. But Micro is dragging me down. Everyday I learn something about germs/bacteria/microbes that I was really just fine living without the knowledge of. I would rather just not know. So, just to fill you in on some of the little tid-bits that my professor has been oh so willing to share (I can't have the creep-factor all to myself):
1. The life of a pillow is 3 years. After that time it is pretty much just bugs that are feeding off of your dead skin cells.
2. A mattress does the same thing at 25 years. At that point the weight is only bugs.
3. The shelf-life of lunch meat in your fridge is 3 days. 3 days people!!! The slimy-substance that accumulates on the top is bacteria.
4. If Seattle were to get hit with the bird-flu, 9,000 people a day would die.
5. America is no more equipped to handle a flu-epidemic than we were in 1912. Now, I am not on the up-and-up of the history of that epidemic, but apparently it was a biggie.

I mean, is this guy trying to cause 180 people to have a panic attack? I am a worrier by nature, and this class is not helping me "let go" of things, if you know what I mean. Everytime I touch something I just imagine what kind of things are growing there. And I will save you all the adventures with bacteria I get to have in the lab. And you can be glad I did, too.

So, tomorrow has got to be my least favorite day of the year. Why can't there be a "We're Happy We're Single Day" or a "Let's Celebrate the Single People in the World Day"? Wasn't there a saint out there that appreciated single people? It's not even because I am not in a relationship--I am just so sick of the hearts and candy and junk. Does a piece of chocolate really signify love? Nobody gives me presents for being single. I love that Sex and the City episode where Carrie registers to marry herself. Seriously, we singletons do a lot for our friends that get married, have kids, etc. And we are happy to do it, but does anyone give us presents for being single? Uh, no. I am happy for all the people that are dear to me that are in love--don't get me wrong, I want them to be happy. But Valentine's Day is just one more event that we endure along the way where everyone gets a present but us. I know to some of you I sound jaded, cynical, pathetic. And I probably am, but "it's my [blog] and I'll cry if I want to."

Meet Chanel

Bloggers, meet Chanel. Chanel, meet the bloggers. This is my friend Chanel who I met when I was in Germany. (I lived in Germany for 2 1/2 years while I was in the Army) She is a dear friend to me and I miss her a lot. She will be leaving in a few days to go to Kuwait to protect and serve. She is a strong girl and I know she will do just fine.

I have been lucky in my lifetime to have known some amazing and special women. Chanel is one of those. I have also recently gotten back in touch with a dear friend that I have unfortunately been out of touch with over the past few years. Through her, I have caught up on events in other friends' lives that I have missed out on. It is amazing to me how far we have come since those months in 1997 (wow, has it been that long?) when we stepped foot on the campus of ACU and began to spread our wings. I still feel like mine are spreading--like I am still yet to fly. There is a line from my favorite Wicked song,"Because I knew you, I have been changed for good." I love the double meaning of that phrase, and for me it applies to a lot of people. I can think back to a lot of times where someone has changed me "for good." I am thankful to be back in touch with old friends and to have new ones that make a difference in my life.

Welcome to Blogger World

So, here I am in Blogger Land. It's nice to be here. I have hesitated joining for sometime now due to the fact that I don't claim my life to be all that news-worthy. But I see now that it is a good way to keep in touch with friends, and since I recognize my complete and utter failure of that at times, I thought I would give it a try. So here it is--my first step on my blogger journey. I hope it to be a fabulous adventure.