Exhausted and waiting for the Holidays

Wow, so lately I have been totally and utterly exhausted. I don't know whether its just that is winding down to the end of the year and I know it, or what but I just want to go and cuddle up in a blanket and huddle on the heat vent until the holidays are over... (Anyone who knew me when I was little will get a kick out of that one...)
Anyway, work is going well. I am going to be working at the firm until then end of January now. I am fortunate that I have had the priveledge of working with this company. I have learned alot and am thankful for the opportunities I get.
I have finals tomorrow. I have two back to back. I have no idea how I am going to get both of them studied for, since they are back to back. I find it very frustrating, but will do my best. Oh well life goes on. Thankfully all my classes next semester occur on different days. I am just anxious to have this done and over with.

After tomorrow, I think I am going to start taking long naps and enjoying life a little more while I have the chance, well at least until the middle of January.

Hope everyone is having Happy Holidays

Sick

So I have to be honest. Being sick and not being able to take anything for it SUCKS!! I was so sick over Thanksgiving and I didn't start getting better until Sunday. I still don't have that much of a voice and I am still coughing all the time, but I am feeling better. I just wish this would go away so I could enjoy the new and exciting things in my life.

Anyway, I hope everyone had great holidays.

Love you all

One year Older

So its strange to think that I am at this point in my life where I am only four years away from 30. When I turned 25 I could dilude myself that I was still on the younger side and not quite there yet. However, getting ready to 26 has definitely gotten my mental processes going. I was talking to my sister in law Sharon yesterday and mentioned that all my friends are either getting married, married, or are having kids. I feel like the time when I was young and everyone else was in my same boat is now over, and I have reached a different period in my life. I am by no means comparing myself to others, but you know you are getting older when all your friends and people around you are starting to move on and do what is accepted according to their age. Craziness. Although I am getting older, I feel as if I should have more planned out. Although I am really carefree, I am also a planner. I need to know what is going on in my life. At this point, things are kind of up in the air, working a temp job and going to graduate school. I am working through it though, and realize that overall I have a great family, an amazing man in my life, and great friends. Life is good, just going by way to fast. Well enough rambling about me getting older, I just have to embrace life and live it to its fullest while I still have the opportunity. Wishing you all well.

Finally Movevd In.

So I got everything moved in. I don't care how little stuff you have left after throwing out all your old stuff. It is still a process to move everything out and get it all set up again. Lucky for me I have a strapping boyfriend and friends who helped out alot. Thank you to everyone who helped.
I am now set up in my new apartment which is very nice. I like it alot, and Sadie is getting used to it as well. Scott is complaining now though because I keep moving further and further away from him. I told him that when he proposed then I would be moving very close to him and then I am sure at times he would want me to live further away again. My roomate Frank is wonderful and although rarely there, its nice to know someone else is around.

Well back to work, and then schoolwork, working out, and then work again. LIFE IS STILL CRAZY!!

Final Preparations for the Move

So as I get ready to move, I have begun to realize I have way to much crap for my own good. How does one person acquire so much over a period of four years. I don't even have kids and yet I feel like I have so much stuff. I can't imagine what it will be like when I get married and have kids. It amazes me that even though I do not buy lots of things, I still manage to gain property. Its like it just magically appears in my house, and takes up space.

As I look at the pile of belongings in my foyer, I think to myself, how in the world is all this going to fit into my new place. I know from my experience moving that everything finds a place and it never is crowded, but homey. I just don't see it that way right now. Oh well, it will all work out.

I am excited to live someplace new, I just hope Sadie feels the same way. I think she is going to have to be in the crate for awhile until she can adjust, and until we can get things settled in. I may even ask her grandparents to watch her for a little bit. We will have to see.

Anyway, thats my blurb for the weekend. I will let you all know how the move went after the weekend.

Have a great One!

Moving

So I have always wondered why as a child we moved all the time, however, I think it has worn off on me as an adult. I know that some circumstances are related to life changes, but really, I have three times, going on four times in the last year and a half, and at least 6 times within the last 3 years. Craziness.

Anyway, I am moving again. I am moving in with my friend Frank, who is going to charge me way less than what I am paying now, and I will be living in a luxury apartment complex, with all the amenities. Wonderful life. I am looking forward to actually living there, but then there is the process of packing up everything, selling my old furniture, and actually making the move. Along with everything else that I have going on in my life right now, such as two jobs, grad school, and work, I don't know where I am going to find the time for everything. It always seems to work out though. Lucky for me anyway. I am sure I will get it all done and be on top once again. Life is full of craziness and part of growing up is going with the flow and making better circumstances for yourself.

Well, that is my thoughts for the day. I will have to post new pics of my place, and I will be sending out updates to the family and friends as far as my new address.

Love you all!

Anniversary Weekend

Anniversary's are always something that I have considered to be something special. This last weekend, Scott and I celebrated our one year anniversary. First of all, I guess it is hard to believe that we have already been together for a year. Time has begun to go by so much faster. I wouldn't change a minute of this last year though. On Friday, Scott and I revisited where we first met, at Oktoberfest. It was much colder this year than last, and I had to bundle up to stay warm. We walked around and ate some very good fair-like food. Scott had a potato pancake reuben, and I had German mashed potatoes. We then ate some fair fries, loaded with vinegar and salt. (We both love them that way!) After freezing awhile more, I had some cider and then we decided to head to Brubaker's, where he invited me to come and join him and his friends to get to know me better. It was a blast and we had a really good time.
We both had things to do on Saturday, but we spent Sunday together. We were planning on going out to a nice place for dinner, but oops, I fell asleep and didn't wake up till around 8:00pm. Usually its Scott who is always sleeping. Guess I was just tired from my bowling league. Anyway, Scott went and picked up some pizza and wings and we sat in bed laughing and eating, enjoying a very special day. I never would have thought that pizza and wings over a nice dinner would have created a most memorable occasion, and yet that is exactly what happened. In the end, I guess it doesn't really matter what you do or where you do it, as long as it is with the person you care about most. I am lucky to have such an amazing man in my life. He is my soul mate, my best friend, and the love of my life. Thank you Scott! What a great weekend. I truly am blessed.

Bowling League

This weekend I started playing in a Church bowling league with my friend Kelly. I haven't bowled in awhile, but I had alot of fun. We had to bowl three games in a row, at the end of which my arm was tired. Who knew throwing a bowling ball could hurt an arm so much. LOL. Anyway, I had a blast and then we went and watched the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin game. I am really enjoying having some new fun friends to hang out with. I enjoy their company and we have tons of laughs, which is always good for the soul. Thank God for wonderful people. 

Weekends and the Unknown

Working for a temp agency can sometimes be a little scary. Not the fact that I am working for the agency itself, but the fact that you never really know when your next job is going to come up. I finished up my first long term job with the Akron Children's Hospital this last week and am going to be doing some short time work for a law firm in the area. After that though I don't know whether I am going to have work for the rest of the week or if I will have to wait again. It is somewhat frustrating, but I am trusting that everything will work out.

Weekends are always fun and relaxing for me. They usually start out with going out with friends and enjoying myself on Friday nights and then relaxing in bed on Saturday mornings.... well until Scott wants breakfast. Anyway, I usually do some light cleaning and then relax the rest of the day. I have been trying to be better and actually do some homework on the weekends as well, but sometimes it seems a little difficult to inspire myself. I am trying though and once I get the first project out of the way I am sure I will be more on board for doing the rest. Papers have always intimidated me.

Anyway, this weekend I made Biscuits and Gravy for Scott at his parents house, then we hung out and watched football all afternoon. I am actually learning alot about the sport and am enjoying it more now that I understand some of the concepts in it. I know that I have a long way to go in order to understand everything, but I feel that I am doing fairly well. Anyway, Scott made dinner tonight. Flank steak and Rice Pilaf. It was very delicious. He doesn't cook a whole lot but what he does cook is wonderful. I am lucky to have him. Anyway, I have mass, cleaning, and schoolwork on my schedule for tomorrow, but just wanted to update everyone on my weekend thus far. Life is good!

Work, Work, and more Work

Life seems to be ever compromised of responsibility, work, and more work. My days don't vary much, with the odd exception every now and again. I get up around 6:30am every morning, take my shower, let the dog out, feed the dog, and finish getting ready. I am out the door usually around 7:30am and on my way to work. I get to work, walk a mile from the parking lot to the actual building, which is miserable when the weather is bad. Anyway, I get to work, make some much needed coffee and then proceed to process for a minute before my boss needs my assistance. From there on I am usually pretty busy in the mornings, but the afternoons are rough at times. I am sure that if I actually get the full time position, unlikely- but I can dream, that I will be busier. After a struggle through the afternoon, I head home and then have started working out for the hour I have between going back to work at my second job, cleaning banks. That usually takes me a couple of hours, so by the end of my day I have been going for 10 to 11 hours straight. This makes for a very exhausting week. Oh and lets not forget to mention that I have started grad school which takes up another 5 hours of time I don't have. There are days that aren't so bad and I actually feel like I am alive and can do something after everything get done that day. However most days I am tired and just need to sleep. My life is full of excitement.
Now I realize that this blog might seem a bit depressing, so let me lighten the mood by stating that in no way am I unhappy with my life. I have a lot of great opportunities ahead of me, and I have great people like my boyfriend Scott who is always there to lay my head on at the end of the day. Having him in my life makes everything else seem okay. He is my rock and gets me through any tiring day, and makes it good again. I love him with all my heart. I am also blessed with supportive family and friends. I have a great life, despite it being monotonous.
Being an adult is never as exciting as it seems, but I am enjoying being on my own and being able to make the choices I always wanted to make about my life. I am taking initiative and striving to make myself a better person, learning as I go. Cheers to life's journey and the road that gets us to our goal in the end.

Haircut

Today, Scott asked me to cut his hair. He is trying to save on money and he usually has a pretty short hair cut anyway. I used to cut guy's hair when I was in college, but its been forever. I told him I would do it. I mean you don't really forget how to do that kind of thing. It turned out really well, but I got hair everywhere. I guess though the good thing about this is that Scott will be able to save a lot of money when he needs a haircut, since I will do it for free. Lucky him. He indicated that since I let him cut my hair it was his turn to cut mine. HAHA! Yeah Right.

Labor day at the beach

Labor day this year was spent with wonderful people. Scott and his family all went to a local beach called Crystal Lake and had a picnic. I was invited and I had a great time. Laying out on the beach, playing some beach volleyball, laughing with his family, and just enjoying the sun and fun time with people you care about it a wonderful experience. With all my family being so far away, its nice to have people to share special times with. I am blessed to have such a wonderful boyfriend to share things with. Life is good here in the falls.

Tropic Thunder

So tonight I went and saw the movie Tropic Thunder with my friend Kelly from work. I have to say it was one of the funniest movies I have seen in a very long time. The movie was definitely one of those stupid movies that has so much humor in it you can't not like it. I laughed for almost the whole movie, along with the rest of the theatre. Kelly and I had a blast. I would recommend this movie to any of my friends. Mom and Dad, you probably wouldn't get the humor, but overall it was GREAT!!!! I have had a great Labor Day weekend so far, and can't wait for the rest of it. 

Beginning of Rec Softball

My boyfriend Scott is really into the Recreational Sports Leagues, and as a dutiful girlfriend I am supportive (aka.. Going to every game). This Fall Scott, his brother, and some of our other guy friends are playing in a Softball League together. So last night, my roommate Megan and I bundled up and headed down to the softball fields to watch our men battle it out on the fields. The team, although in much need of some practice, made a valiant effort against their opponents. We didn't win, but I think that with time and more games, our team will do better. Know the Girls are behind you all the way boys, and we love you no matter how many games you win or lose. You will always be winners to us.

My first Day!

Going onto a campus full of young, bright eyed, and eager undergraduates can be an experience all its own. As I have adjusted to adult life after undergrad, I have gotten out of the dramatic lives of the young, and established myself as an individual. It was a bit strange to go back onto a campus and experience the drama around me. It makes me laugh. Boy am I glad that I am past that stage in my life.

I was nervous that I would not meet anyone when I went to school and that I would just be sitting in awckard silence waiting for the proffessor to arrive. As a psychologist, and a friendly person as well, I should have known better. When all the happy, friendly, and outgoing people who tend to gravitate toward the field of counseling get together, you never have to worry about not finding others to be friends with. When I walked in the room I felt comfortable right away and felt as if I fit right in and had been there for months. I am thankful to be in a program that is so accepting and wants you to succeed. My classes went well, and I met some very nice people. Although its going to take much studying and hard work, I am looking forward to this new life experience.

Grad School

This last week I started Grad school at Kent State University. I have to be honest, I was a little bit nervous going back to school and not knowing what to expect. There is all this hype around Grad school and I have never really thought of myself as the smartest tool in the shed. Even in undergrad, I was never one of those kids who everything came easy to. I had to work hard and study all the time, and even then sometimes only get C's. However, I have decided to be positive; focus hard; and put all efforts into achieving. It may be a difficult endeavor, but one that will eventually pay off in the end. I am thankful to have a great opportunity like this. I also have wonderful people in my life who are supporting me in this. My family is one, but most importantly is my wonderful boyfriend Scott. He is an amazing guy, and supports me in whatever I want to do. He is a continual encouragement and I know he will be here with me every step of the way. Much thanks to all who are supporting me.