Rent me baby..... if you don't have the money to take!
Gah, I have Rent's "Take Me or Leave Me" stuck in my head! Though it's a great song so I guess I shouldn't complain, should I. So it's been over a year since I posted on here I think.... Oh how life has moved fast.
Here's the big development. I'm going back to school this semester!!! I'm going to study Speech Pathology, and I'm completely psyched for it! I'm currently trying to get hired at the Center for Communication Skills, since it would let me work in the environment, work with kids, and if the owner thinks it's a good investment she'll sometimes help pay you through school! If I don't get a position there then hopefully Macy's will be a back up; I go to an interview today at 4 for them.
Hmmmm, that's the big stuff to be excited about. Oh, I finally found an oasis in Fresno... the San Joaquin River. It's so close, but I never realized it. While not as wonderful as Bear Creek in Chico, it's still water and cool and a break from the dry desert dust of Fresno. Tomorrow my friend Carmen and I are going hiking/swimming. Last Sunday Patrick, Christian (his best friend), Leslie (other best friend/Christian's GF), and I all went down to the river, since I'd heard about it but had no idea how to get there. I think that was the best day I've ever had here...... Is it weird that I need water in my surroundings to feel at peace and happy? Nah. I mean I have always lived in places surrounded by green and water. Even in Pullman, we spent so much time up at Lake Coeur D'Alene that I never batted an eye. I need water!
Hmm, other things that happened this summer:
-ChiChi our Chinchilla died of heat stroke. On the 4th of July we went to Patrick's grandparents for the day. Upon returning LATE that night from fireworks I discovered her, still alive, but acting very strange. We found out from a neighbor that our complex had a black out that day and it had been a 105 degree day outside... inside our apartment I can only guess since we had it closed up for the air conditioner to run. She lasted a week after that with me feeding her food and water through a syringe. I'm glad she finally did go, since it was obvious that there was some neurological damage. She'd gone blind, couldn't walk, couldn't really move on her own, and wasn't able to feed herself. I wasn't looking forward to having to put her to sleep. I miss her a lot though... she used to sit and play with me when I'd be on the computer.
-Since she died we turned her huge cage into a cage for the ratties, and they are in heaven. I just couldn't get another Chinchilla knowing how prone to heat stroke they are, and so fresh from ChiChi dying, so we decided this was the best way to use the 3X3X2 1/2 ft cage sitting in our office room.
-My Mom (biological one) and I are not really speaking right now. I don't want to go into the details on here, but suffice to say the Bible Belt mentality strikes again. I love her dearly, but really have to deal with the anger I'm feeling right now after being attacked for something so small. Small when you compare it with other things I've dealt with in my life. It's dumb, and we'll get over it... how soon I'm not so sure. I know this sounds completely vague and generalized, so if you feel the need for clarification, call me. I can talk about it now (for a while I didn't want to at all), I just don't want to spill the whole dramatic (unwanted) story on here. Like I said, it's so freaking DUMB, and I think that's what pisses me off the most. Gah!
-My little brother turned 18, graduated, and is now officially an adult! Scary!!! Honestly though, he's turned into an awesome dude (I'm not sure how old he'll be before I can bring myself to refer to him as a man). He's smart, has a wicked sense of humor, and is in general a caring and neat guy. I'm really lucky. We've had some really awesome conversations in the last few months, and I really feel reconnected to him.
-My sister Jenny and I had a really good talk a few weeks ago too. The first REAL conversation of our lives in some ways. She's dealing with a lot now, but I'm very proud of her. It was nice to connect with her.
-I got to dance in Chico about 2 months ago (for everyone that I didn't see/contact when I was there, it was because I had little time, and I knew I wouldn't be able to give you the amount of attention I wanted to, plus dance my heart out.... and boy did I need to dance.) I'm hoping to drive up in a few weeks, once I know what my work situation is. My school schedule is only Mon-Thurs. So we'll see.
-I'm finally getting my body back! For all you women out there, never, and I do mean NEVER, take the Depo shot if you're at all sensitive to hormones or substances. I gained 15lbs over the 3 months, and all that had changed was the shot! Turns out something like 79% of women who take it usually gain weight. Gah, the worst was it piled on in places I'd never had it. But now I'm off the shot and doing pilates, so my body is finally going back to normal (interesting note: lj doesn't recognise the spelling for pilates. Choices for alternate spellings include: pirates, Plato's, Platte's, pilot and palate). It feels so good for my body outside to match what I'm used to. This sounds so vain, but I think most women will understand. It felt like my body didn't match me anymore! Plus all my pants were way too tight.... that's a massive bummer. You go to get dressed and every pair of pants you pull on is way too tight, yikes! But enough of that, things are coming back together for me.
Patrick and I will celebrate our 5 anniversary together in September. I can't believe it's been that long. We're going strong. Every couple has ups and downs, and we've had plenty of them, but I feel like overall we're a very strong couple.
So that's life for now. I can't wait for school to start next week, though part of me is a little... not scared exactly, but apprehensive I guess. I just want to get through it this time. Though honestly, filing makes school look like a dream. Talk about boredom!!!!! Every time I even think about not going to class I'll just remind myself that the alternative is something mundane like filing in an office.... I think that should kick my ass in gear.
I hope everyone out there is doing well and that life is being kind to you. Take care all!
Here's the big development. I'm going back to school this semester!!! I'm going to study Speech Pathology, and I'm completely psyched for it! I'm currently trying to get hired at the Center for Communication Skills, since it would let me work in the environment, work with kids, and if the owner thinks it's a good investment she'll sometimes help pay you through school! If I don't get a position there then hopefully Macy's will be a back up; I go to an interview today at 4 for them.
Hmmmm, that's the big stuff to be excited about. Oh, I finally found an oasis in Fresno... the San Joaquin River. It's so close, but I never realized it. While not as wonderful as Bear Creek in Chico, it's still water and cool and a break from the dry desert dust of Fresno. Tomorrow my friend Carmen and I are going hiking/swimming. Last Sunday Patrick, Christian (his best friend), Leslie (other best friend/Christian's GF), and I all went down to the river, since I'd heard about it but had no idea how to get there. I think that was the best day I've ever had here...... Is it weird that I need water in my surroundings to feel at peace and happy? Nah. I mean I have always lived in places surrounded by green and water. Even in Pullman, we spent so much time up at Lake Coeur D'Alene that I never batted an eye. I need water!
Hmm, other things that happened this summer:
-ChiChi our Chinchilla died of heat stroke. On the 4th of July we went to Patrick's grandparents for the day. Upon returning LATE that night from fireworks I discovered her, still alive, but acting very strange. We found out from a neighbor that our complex had a black out that day and it had been a 105 degree day outside... inside our apartment I can only guess since we had it closed up for the air conditioner to run. She lasted a week after that with me feeding her food and water through a syringe. I'm glad she finally did go, since it was obvious that there was some neurological damage. She'd gone blind, couldn't walk, couldn't really move on her own, and wasn't able to feed herself. I wasn't looking forward to having to put her to sleep. I miss her a lot though... she used to sit and play with me when I'd be on the computer.
-Since she died we turned her huge cage into a cage for the ratties, and they are in heaven. I just couldn't get another Chinchilla knowing how prone to heat stroke they are, and so fresh from ChiChi dying, so we decided this was the best way to use the 3X3X2 1/2 ft cage sitting in our office room.
-My Mom (biological one) and I are not really speaking right now. I don't want to go into the details on here, but suffice to say the Bible Belt mentality strikes again. I love her dearly, but really have to deal with the anger I'm feeling right now after being attacked for something so small. Small when you compare it with other things I've dealt with in my life. It's dumb, and we'll get over it... how soon I'm not so sure. I know this sounds completely vague and generalized, so if you feel the need for clarification, call me. I can talk about it now (for a while I didn't want to at all), I just don't want to spill the whole dramatic (unwanted) story on here. Like I said, it's so freaking DUMB, and I think that's what pisses me off the most. Gah!
-My little brother turned 18, graduated, and is now officially an adult! Scary!!! Honestly though, he's turned into an awesome dude (I'm not sure how old he'll be before I can bring myself to refer to him as a man). He's smart, has a wicked sense of humor, and is in general a caring and neat guy. I'm really lucky. We've had some really awesome conversations in the last few months, and I really feel reconnected to him.
-My sister Jenny and I had a really good talk a few weeks ago too. The first REAL conversation of our lives in some ways. She's dealing with a lot now, but I'm very proud of her. It was nice to connect with her.
-I got to dance in Chico about 2 months ago (for everyone that I didn't see/contact when I was there, it was because I had little time, and I knew I wouldn't be able to give you the amount of attention I wanted to, plus dance my heart out.... and boy did I need to dance.) I'm hoping to drive up in a few weeks, once I know what my work situation is. My school schedule is only Mon-Thurs. So we'll see.
-I'm finally getting my body back! For all you women out there, never, and I do mean NEVER, take the Depo shot if you're at all sensitive to hormones or substances. I gained 15lbs over the 3 months, and all that had changed was the shot! Turns out something like 79% of women who take it usually gain weight. Gah, the worst was it piled on in places I'd never had it. But now I'm off the shot and doing pilates, so my body is finally going back to normal (interesting note: lj doesn't recognise the spelling for pilates. Choices for alternate spellings include: pirates, Plato's, Platte's, pilot and palate). It feels so good for my body outside to match what I'm used to. This sounds so vain, but I think most women will understand. It felt like my body didn't match me anymore! Plus all my pants were way too tight.... that's a massive bummer. You go to get dressed and every pair of pants you pull on is way too tight, yikes! But enough of that, things are coming back together for me.
Patrick and I will celebrate our 5 anniversary together in September. I can't believe it's been that long. We're going strong. Every couple has ups and downs, and we've had plenty of them, but I feel like overall we're a very strong couple.
So that's life for now. I can't wait for school to start next week, though part of me is a little... not scared exactly, but apprehensive I guess. I just want to get through it this time. Though honestly, filing makes school look like a dream. Talk about boredom!!!!! Every time I even think about not going to class I'll just remind myself that the alternative is something mundane like filing in an office.... I think that should kick my ass in gear.
I hope everyone out there is doing well and that life is being kind to you. Take care all!