made it through the summer semester... pulled a C in Microbiology. I can live with that... it's a difficult class... as per usual though, I can look back and know that I could have tried a little harder. studied a bit more. I AM doing better (more than I used... Continue reading

had a migraine headache hit me out of nowhere last night. felt so bad that I had them call someone in to work for me. I went home after just 2 hours at work. still feel a little off, but much improved from last night. really want/need to get to... Continue reading

list of interesting things to look back at later: Lotus birth: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_birth Lotus birthing supplies: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LotusBorn?ref=seller_info# the more I read about natural birthing and homebirthing, the more I really want to become a midwife. <3 Continue reading

I have been on a somewhat eco-friendly frenzy lately. I am trying to eat better. Less processed foods, more "light" (vs heavy) foods, more fruits and veggies... I really prefer more fruits and veggies in the spring and summer time. Last week I went through some of my clothes that... Continue reading

Need to start blogging again. If nothing else, just to vent and get stuff off my chest. Doesn't really matter if anyone out there reads this blog... Just the fact that I unload on something makes me feel better. The good things in life... And the not so good things.... Continue reading

I really want to start blogging on a more regular basis...... seems like it's been FORever and a day since I was last on here.... in the knitting world I am almost finished with this sweater/peacoat: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/david-peacoat I am also almost done with this vest: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-sweater-vest and I knit up... Continue reading

So I just found out that another friend is pregnant with baby #2. Savannah, her first, just turned one last month. I'm happy for her. But I am crushed. I feel like we're are going to have such a hard time getting pregnant. God. All of our friends' kids will... Continue reading

Just spent a rather productive evening: I fixed a roast/baked whole fryer chicken for dinner. I made my first batch of homemade butter. After dinner, I cleaned. And cleaned some more. I washed 2/3rds of the dishes in the sink (ran out of hot water). I tried tackling the baked... Continue reading

Kris and I have talked extensively about my schooling options and we have decided that I am going to go back to school for my RN. I go next week to start the first step towards my degree. My background check is already completed, and I got my college transcript... Continue reading

Tomorrow is the scheduled party for Elliot, our niece/goddaughter. She is turning ONE. I am in total shock. I can't believe this year has passed by so quickly... We bought her the Goodnight Moon board book and a sweet and cuddly stuffed cow for her birthday. I know she'll like... Continue reading

Had a pretty uneventful night. Was at work longer than I was originally supposed to be, but it was for a good cause. A friend went home early, not feeling well, and I stayed for her. I was supposed to be getting off work at 10, but stayed late. For... Continue reading

Had a pretty pleasant day today. Kris went into work "late" [1100]. Started [and finished!] a dress for Elliot. Met up with Jess, Abby, and Ellie at the mall. Hung out with them and went shoe shopping for Abby. Had a successful shoe shopping excursion to McClellan's in town for... Continue reading

I have been battling this cold bug that has been floating around town for a week. It starts with a sore throat, progresses into a runny, stuffy nose, and then moves on to a nasty sounding cough. I am almost over it, not much coughing this morning, but you can... Continue reading