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The house is officially broken in. Last night I had a margarita night with some friends. A night full of martinis, margaritas, wine, talking, laughing, and one friend breaking one of my martini glasses. Hey, at least she cleaned it up :) It was a great night, which will definitely be repeated soon.
School is well....school. I feel as if I constantly have something due, a test coming up, a study session to attend, and homework to complete. As always, sleep seems to never be in sight. My first semester as a full time college student is also "broken in." I've decided to stick with Pre-vet. I've talked to my adviser and I can complete 9 more classes and then apply for Vet school. Which means that by this time next year I will be preparing for and taking the GRE and MCAT, writing my entrance essays, filling out applications, preparing for interviews, and sweating bullets the entire way. (At this time a margarita night will be a must!) I'm excited that I don't have to wait too much longer to reach my goal. One day you can all me Doctor C. :) & yes, I am still planning on joining the Army. At that point you can call me Captain C. :)
My mom is coming to visit in 2 weeks. I haven't seen her since January, and I'm so excited for her to visit, meet my friends, see the house, and bring my son "Hank." Our other children are doing well. They love the new house, we often have to do a "roll-check" to make sure none of them have gotten out. Zed, the kitten, has gotten out a few times....nothing scares that kid. I have found him on the driveway a couple times sitting next to the truck just watching cars go by on the road. He's going to give me a heart attack one of these days.
The house is coming along nicely. We still have some boxes to unpack (although I'm happy if they never get unpacked). Next time we move....we are hiring someone to pack and unpack for us.
Now, off to cook dinner (terakyi chicken with stuffed shells, and steamed veggies. yummm) & finish up my never ending homework.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Holy Update!
It's been over a month since I last posted, sorry guys. A new semester has started at school and I'm getting into the swing of my new school & work schedule. At times I am a little overwhelmed with my course load, but in the end I know it will pay off. I'm currently contemplating changing my major from Pre-Vet to Pre-Law. If I decide to change, I will go to Law school, possibly do criminal law & maybe one day become an ADA. Or do Environmental law. I'm meeting with an advisor at school next week to discuss my options and what I have to look forward to career wise. If I take this path, I will be done with undergrad quicker, I can go to a school closer (Texas Tech Law School is 1.5 away from us......Vet school would be anywhere from 5-11 hours away), and start making money quicker. I would still look at the option of joining either Army or Navy to practice law. I'm hoping for guidance from God to help me choose which path would make me happier.
Another major change? We are officially living in our new home! We moved in last weekend and it was a crazy crazy weekend. This house is great. No more cramped, cold apartment. Just wide open spaces in the house. Shane now has his own office (the upstairs man cave) & I have no own office downstairs. Our guestroom and is up and ready for some visitors! The dining room/kitchen is good to go, while the living room just needs some art work hung and the master bedroom is waiting on our bedroom set and art work/pictures.
Shane's mom and one of his sisters came to visit while we were moving in, they were such great help. They came just before snow hit and left just as snow was falling on Sunday. Last night it snowed yet again....total accumulation of 8-10 inches with snow drifts have been recorded at up to 24 inches. Shane's new truck got stuck in the snow last night as he came home from work.....it was quiet the sight. My work got closed for today & school was canceled. So we are spending the day updating blogs, unpacking some more boxes, sorting out laundry, doing homework, and enjoying our new home.
My friend Becky reminded me of my 101 things list....so here is an update on it too:
Beginning Date: October 20, 2010
Estimated Date of Finish: July 18, 2013
Another major change? We are officially living in our new home! We moved in last weekend and it was a crazy crazy weekend. This house is great. No more cramped, cold apartment. Just wide open spaces in the house. Shane now has his own office (the upstairs man cave) & I have no own office downstairs. Our guestroom and is up and ready for some visitors! The dining room/kitchen is good to go, while the living room just needs some art work hung and the master bedroom is waiting on our bedroom set and art work/pictures.
Shane's mom and one of his sisters came to visit while we were moving in, they were such great help. They came just before snow hit and left just as snow was falling on Sunday. Last night it snowed yet again....total accumulation of 8-10 inches with snow drifts have been recorded at up to 24 inches. Shane's new truck got stuck in the snow last night as he came home from work.....it was quiet the sight. My work got closed for today & school was canceled. So we are spending the day updating blogs, unpacking some more boxes, sorting out laundry, doing homework, and enjoying our new home.
My friend Becky reminded me of my 101 things list....so here is an update on it too:
Beginning Date: October 20, 2010
Estimated Date of Finish: July 18, 2013
1. Apply to Vet School
2. Get into Vet School
3. Go on a mission trip
4. See the Pacific Ocean
5. Fully decorate a house
6. Make the Dean's List
7. Make ice cream from scratch
8. Run a half marathon
9. Make a pizza from scratch [Nov 2010]
10. Meet an online friend in person
11. Visit a national park
12. Not log into Facebook for a whole week!
13. Drink only water for a whole week.
14. Go to a shooting range
15. Graduate from college
16. Join the Army
17. Learn how to play poker
18. Leave an inspirational note inside a book for someone to find
19. Assemble a first aid kit to keep in the car
20. Donate blood [Done. 11/11/10]
21. Keep my car clean for a whole month
22. Not use my credit card for a month
23. Get active in Girl Scouts again
24. Don't buy anything for a whole week
25. Visit friends from North Carolina
26. Become a Big Sister
27. Become a Lifegaurd
28. Re-watch every episode of Sex and the City
29. Eliminate all clothing that does not currently fit
30. Grow my own vegetables & fruit
31. Visit Europe with my husband
32. Have professional photos taken
33. Shop at a farmer's market
34. Go to Las Vegas
35. Apply to a Master's program
36. Inspire someone else to do this project
37. Make a piece of artwork
38. Decorate the house for a holiday
39. Learn a new hobby
40. Foster an animal [Done. 2 kittens started fostering them on 10/22/10]
41. Learn how to change my own oil
42. Join a book club
43. Create a compost pile
44. Teach someone something new
45. Re-watch all six Star Wars movies
46. Go rockclimbing
47. Make a time capsule
48. Read a book written by someone I disagree with
49. Own at least 100 DVDs
50. Take my Mom on the trip of her choice
51. Make an impact on someone's life
52. Learn a little bif of Welsh
53. Bake an apple pie from scratch
54. Compete in a triathlon
55. Donate my eggs to an infertile couple
56. Lose 25 pounds
57. Go on a romantic get-a-way with my husband
58. Get a Brazilian wax
59. Make a scrapbook
60. Make my own piece of furniture
61. Donate $5 for every goal I complete
62. Go on a cruise
63. Make my own laundry detergent
64. Attempt to use "green" products all over my house
65. Read the entire bible
66. Sing karaoke
67. Use only reusable shopping bags [Done 12/3/10]
68. Become involved in an organization at school
69. Complete my Project 356 on Facebook
70. Read 50 new books
71. Go camping (& I mean roughin' it!)
72. Make a cake from scratch
73. Pick a spot on the map & go on a road trip.
74. Complete The Love Dare
75. Write a poem
76. Identify 100 things that make me happy
77. Go vegetarian for a month
78. Find a personally inspirational quote and work it into a piece of art or home decor
79. See a drive-in movie
80. Don't complain about anything for a week
81. Visit Washington D.C.
82. Get a raise at work [Done Dec 2010]
83. Get a new tattoo
84. Visit Central America
85. Learn how to change a tire
86. Go to a concert
87. Write my will
88. Make a house a home
89. Actually participate in Lent
90. Write a letter to myself to open in 10 years
91. Get re-certified in CPR
92. Attend the midnight premiere of a movie
93. Journal every day for a month
94. Finish a crossword puzzle with no help
95. Make a family tree
96. Enter a photography contest
97. Take a cake decorating class
98. Get fit enough to pass the Marine fitness test
99. Take golf lessons
100. Learn sign language
101.Use coupons while grocery shopping
I've got a lot more to do, but I can do it.
I will post pictures of the house later....right now Its full of boxes & trash.
Goodbye :)
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