As soon as 4:30 hits, I'm heading to Illinois for my Christmas vacation. Here is a list of things that I'm looking forward to over the next week.
1. Seeing how my new kitten enjoys my lovely singing on the 5 hour drive. Maybe he'll even sing along.
2. Seeing a tad bit of snow since the only snow we've had here never stuck to the ground
3. Not thinking about financial aid or Congress and new legislation dealing with federal student loans and such. It makes me angry enough thinking about healthcare. I hate politics. People are more concerned with passing their agenda than what actually is beneficial to everyone.
4. Listening to tons of Christmas music on my drive :)
5. Playing my parents' new Wii. I'm still in shock that my mom bought one.
6. Getting a chance to do some non-school related reading. Currently I've started reading Captivating. It is really good. Next on my list is Crazy Love.
7. Watching more cheesy Christmas movies on the Halmark channel along with some good classics like Rudolph and Frosty. And watching the Polar Express (with my nephews hopefully :) )
8. Getting away from stupid questions.....at least at work
9. Taking lots of pictures of my nephews
10. Seeing my friends whom I miss very very much!!
11. Spending time with family (especially those two adorable nephews of mine)
12. Sleeping
13. Celebrating the birth of our Savior who came to show us how to love and serve others by the way He lived His life and ultimately died on that cross and defeated death so we have the opportunity to have eternal life.
14. Oh and hopefully playing some catchphrase :)
15. And how can I forget about watching A Christmas Story all day on Christmas? LOVE that movie!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
First Day of Winter
Well it is officially winter. My this year is going by quickly.
I guess I should mention that I have a brand new kitten at my apartment! His name is Moses. Sometime soon I will post a picture of the cutie. We call him Mose for short. He has a fascination with toes and fingers though. It is frustrating in the morning when I am trying to get ready for the day and I have a little kitten biting my toes.
I wasn't planning on getting a cat, mainly because my roommate is not a cat person at all. This same roommate surprised me on Wednesday evening when she mentioned that a lady she works with just rescued a cat and two kittens and is looking for homes for the kittens. So she asked me if I wanted one of them (recently we have seen signs at our apartments saying that pets are now free). I looked at her and my response was "would you let me get a cat?" It definitely shocked me that she suggested it. So of course then I told her what all we would have to do in order for me to get this cat like having a litterbox and where the best place for it would be and of course needing to get it declawed. So that evening we went to Walmart and I spent quite a bit on things for a kitten and then Aimee's coworker brought the little guy and his sister over.
He's cute, but of course he does have his moments of being a pain in the butt. But I'm happy to have him. Since we don't quite trust him yet, we have kept him in the bathroom at night and while we are at work so he doesn't get into trouble. Last night we attempted to let him in the bedroom and bathroom since he was being a whiney butt the night before and crying loudly in the bathroom. Let's just say he ended the night being locked back up in the bathroom. He hasn't quite figured out that we can't play with him anytime he wants to play. I was woken up a couple of times with a purring and meowing furball in my face and a scratching and biting on my arms. I think Aimee was the one to put him in the bathroom.
I also gave him his first bath last night. He was not a fan, but I did not get scratched. He quickly forgave me though and fell asleep in my lap. I'm glad he is now clean.
Well tomorrow after work, me and little mose are headed to IL for Christmas. I'm excited for everyone to meet him except for Whiskers. I'm keeping the little guy far away from that animal. Whiskers would definitely eat Moses.
I guess I should mention that I have a brand new kitten at my apartment! His name is Moses. Sometime soon I will post a picture of the cutie. We call him Mose for short. He has a fascination with toes and fingers though. It is frustrating in the morning when I am trying to get ready for the day and I have a little kitten biting my toes.
I wasn't planning on getting a cat, mainly because my roommate is not a cat person at all. This same roommate surprised me on Wednesday evening when she mentioned that a lady she works with just rescued a cat and two kittens and is looking for homes for the kittens. So she asked me if I wanted one of them (recently we have seen signs at our apartments saying that pets are now free). I looked at her and my response was "would you let me get a cat?" It definitely shocked me that she suggested it. So of course then I told her what all we would have to do in order for me to get this cat like having a litterbox and where the best place for it would be and of course needing to get it declawed. So that evening we went to Walmart and I spent quite a bit on things for a kitten and then Aimee's coworker brought the little guy and his sister over.
He's cute, but of course he does have his moments of being a pain in the butt. But I'm happy to have him. Since we don't quite trust him yet, we have kept him in the bathroom at night and while we are at work so he doesn't get into trouble. Last night we attempted to let him in the bedroom and bathroom since he was being a whiney butt the night before and crying loudly in the bathroom. Let's just say he ended the night being locked back up in the bathroom. He hasn't quite figured out that we can't play with him anytime he wants to play. I was woken up a couple of times with a purring and meowing furball in my face and a scratching and biting on my arms. I think Aimee was the one to put him in the bathroom.
I also gave him his first bath last night. He was not a fan, but I did not get scratched. He quickly forgave me though and fell asleep in my lap. I'm glad he is now clean.
Well tomorrow after work, me and little mose are headed to IL for Christmas. I'm excited for everyone to meet him except for Whiskers. I'm keeping the little guy far away from that animal. Whiskers would definitely eat Moses.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Baby It's Cold Outside
It is absolutely freezing outside. The wind is just bitter cold. At least it is snowing (and I'm happy to say only because it isn't sticking to the roads or really the ground for that matter). My face is still aching from walking from the parking lot into the building. I think I need to invest in a ski mask. I am not looking forward to walking to the cafeteria for our division lunch party. Luckily we are to wear ugly Christmas sweaters and the one I have I can wear over what I'm already wearing, so that is added warmth. According to weather.com, it is 16 degrees but it feels like -1. OUCH!
Side note: I cannot speak well, especially in the mornings. While talking to one of my coworkers who was eating a quick cookie this morning I said "Don't worry, I usually eat brownies for breakfast sometimes" I know usually and sometimes are not the same thing, but that's what came out of my mouth. I think I added the sometimes because it I don't usually eat brownies for breakfast, only sometimes.
In other news, the semester is almost over. All I have left is a test on Monday. However, I still have to work so I won't be coming to the ol' sville until the 22nd after work. I do have off of work until the 4th of January which is nice. I'll probably be heading back to MO around New Years though because the youth leaders are having a New Years Eve bash, plus I'd like a couple of days of rest before heading to the business of work on the 4th.
Oh, last night I put antifreeze in my car all by myself without the help of anyone. I like being able to be independent. I am woman hear me roar! Just joking. I mean I did do it all by myself and I like being independent, but I would like to have a guy around for extra muscle sometimes like when I need the jam jar open. Or someone tall to get things out of high places without the need of a chair. This person I would label as a "step stool." My roommate and I joke around when we are out together and see a good looking man. We rate them according to their "step stool" ability. Example: "Hey Aimee, great looking stepstool at 10 o'clock"
That's about it for the time being. If more thoughts cross my mind, I'll probably blog again.
Side note: I cannot speak well, especially in the mornings. While talking to one of my coworkers who was eating a quick cookie this morning I said "Don't worry, I usually eat brownies for breakfast sometimes" I know usually and sometimes are not the same thing, but that's what came out of my mouth. I think I added the sometimes because it I don't usually eat brownies for breakfast, only sometimes.
In other news, the semester is almost over. All I have left is a test on Monday. However, I still have to work so I won't be coming to the ol' sville until the 22nd after work. I do have off of work until the 4th of January which is nice. I'll probably be heading back to MO around New Years though because the youth leaders are having a New Years Eve bash, plus I'd like a couple of days of rest before heading to the business of work on the 4th.
Oh, last night I put antifreeze in my car all by myself without the help of anyone. I like being able to be independent. I am woman hear me roar! Just joking. I mean I did do it all by myself and I like being independent, but I would like to have a guy around for extra muscle sometimes like when I need the jam jar open. Or someone tall to get things out of high places without the need of a chair. This person I would label as a "step stool." My roommate and I joke around when we are out together and see a good looking man. We rate them according to their "step stool" ability. Example: "Hey Aimee, great looking stepstool at 10 o'clock"
That's about it for the time being. If more thoughts cross my mind, I'll probably blog again.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Lonely Days in the Office
So this week in the office, most of my coworkers are gone to a conference. This leaves me, the receptionist and 2 other coworkers. Yesterday, one of my coworkers (the one closest to me), was gone so it was just the three of us. It's really quiet. I don't know if I like all this peace and quiet. I need people around.
The nice thing is that the workstudies don't have other work to do so I get to give them projects to work on. My files are looking pretty sharp now. :)
A couple weeks left of classes. I have a lot to do though. I have a 5-7 page paper I haven't even started yet due Thursday. I have church right after work Wednesday so I don't have time to get it done then so I just have tonight. After I finish this paper, I need to begin working on an extra credit paper due Monday (it's another long paper). On top of that paper I have a presentation to give on Monday so I have to start working on that with my partner. Luckily after these papers and presentation, all I have left in the semester is a test.
I so badly need motivation to get this stuff done. I forgot how hard it is to get homework done when having a roommate. I lucked out when I lived in the dorms because I got my own room. Now not only do I share and apartment, but I share my bedroom too. If I start working on an assignment in the livingroom, the roommate will want to watch tv so I will move to the bedroom (which I have very limited desk space.) If I am still working on it later on in the evening, I'll have to trade spots because my roommate then will want to go to bed. I will admit I miss having my own space so I do whatever when I need to. It's never fun to try to work my schedule around other people, especially when right now I'm so busy and my free time is very limited. As it is I couldn't unpack my stuff from the weekend last night because I went from work to class and I got back after 9 from my class. My roommate was tired so she got in bed early so I couldn't do anything with all my bags since I didn't want to bother her while she slept and I needed the light.
I bet you anything when my roommate gets home tonight and I am sitting working working on my paper, she'll ask if I want to go see a movie or rent a movie or do something. She might ask if I have class first, but when I say no, those will be the next questions. Last time I was doing some reading for a class after I told her I couldn't go to a movie because I needed to get homework done, she began watching tv. While I was reading she'd then ask me what they just said on tv because she missed it. I don't know if she understands the concept of me reading for a homework assignment and not being able to pay closer attention to what is on tv than she can.
I need to find a good place to get my studying done. No longer do I live in a dorm where I have a study room on my floor or a library right next door. I may end up having to drive to campus tonight and spend time in the oh so dreaded library. Evangel's library is my last resort. We are not friends. This mainly steming from my semester of Sophomore Seminar in Biblical Studies where all my homework assignments made me spend hours upon hours in the library looking up information for such tedious assignments. I remember getting so frustrated with the class where while trying to locate the books I needed to complete the assignment, I just sat down in the middle of the stacks. I have not had good memories in the library, but I do need to just suck it up.
So this blog ended up being longer than expected. I guess I shall end it here.
The nice thing is that the workstudies don't have other work to do so I get to give them projects to work on. My files are looking pretty sharp now. :)
A couple weeks left of classes. I have a lot to do though. I have a 5-7 page paper I haven't even started yet due Thursday. I have church right after work Wednesday so I don't have time to get it done then so I just have tonight. After I finish this paper, I need to begin working on an extra credit paper due Monday (it's another long paper). On top of that paper I have a presentation to give on Monday so I have to start working on that with my partner. Luckily after these papers and presentation, all I have left in the semester is a test.
I so badly need motivation to get this stuff done. I forgot how hard it is to get homework done when having a roommate. I lucked out when I lived in the dorms because I got my own room. Now not only do I share and apartment, but I share my bedroom too. If I start working on an assignment in the livingroom, the roommate will want to watch tv so I will move to the bedroom (which I have very limited desk space.) If I am still working on it later on in the evening, I'll have to trade spots because my roommate then will want to go to bed. I will admit I miss having my own space so I do whatever when I need to. It's never fun to try to work my schedule around other people, especially when right now I'm so busy and my free time is very limited. As it is I couldn't unpack my stuff from the weekend last night because I went from work to class and I got back after 9 from my class. My roommate was tired so she got in bed early so I couldn't do anything with all my bags since I didn't want to bother her while she slept and I needed the light.
I bet you anything when my roommate gets home tonight and I am sitting working working on my paper, she'll ask if I want to go see a movie or rent a movie or do something. She might ask if I have class first, but when I say no, those will be the next questions. Last time I was doing some reading for a class after I told her I couldn't go to a movie because I needed to get homework done, she began watching tv. While I was reading she'd then ask me what they just said on tv because she missed it. I don't know if she understands the concept of me reading for a homework assignment and not being able to pay closer attention to what is on tv than she can.
I need to find a good place to get my studying done. No longer do I live in a dorm where I have a study room on my floor or a library right next door. I may end up having to drive to campus tonight and spend time in the oh so dreaded library. Evangel's library is my last resort. We are not friends. This mainly steming from my semester of Sophomore Seminar in Biblical Studies where all my homework assignments made me spend hours upon hours in the library looking up information for such tedious assignments. I remember getting so frustrated with the class where while trying to locate the books I needed to complete the assignment, I just sat down in the middle of the stacks. I have not had good memories in the library, but I do need to just suck it up.
So this blog ended up being longer than expected. I guess I shall end it here.
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