Yay for New Stuff

Its been a whopping six months since I've blogged....I would love to blame it on the fact that I'm super busy, but I'm not.

Here are some "catch-up" bullets:

• I'm graduating ASU this semester...finally :)
  
• For an early graduation present, the parentals got me a laptop...long overdue
• Roddick is exactly the same...his 3rd bday is coming up in October
• My hair is short
• I am learning to speak Spanish...slowly but surely
• I started working out two days a week...baby steps
• I finally took my long-dreaded swimming class and aced it!

I know there is tons more, but I can't think of any more. I'm sick of looking at my last post and need something else to look at.

Beautiful Nail

My entire family knows about this comedian, Angelah Johnson, aka Bon Qui Qui. She's absolutely hilarious. This is one of my favorite monologues from her. Enjoy. (Its about 4 minutes long but totally worth it!)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsWrY77o77o

I'm Seeing the Light

Yes I am! I'm seeing the light at the end of the looong tunnel.
I've been in school for five years, but it feels like fifty.
Just last week, I got advised and I am officially set to graduate in December 2009. Gosh, that feels so good to say.

I've decided to study Occupational Therapy instead of Physical Therapy, simply because it fits me better. I went back and forth between the two fields, scrutinizing every aspect of the programs, and I know that Occupational Therapy is what I want to do.

I've found two schools that I am really interested in for OT school, but sadly neither of them are in San Angelo. I had been wanting to stay in town, but I am excited about the prospect of maybe moving to a different city where I can meet new people and start a whole new program. I love change!

So, when I get back from Mexico in July, I will take two classes for the second summer session, and four classes in the fall...then GRADUATION!! I'll only lack two pre-requisite classes, but they are not offered at Angelo State, so I need to figure how to take those.

Thanks to everyone, especially my family, who has constantly supported me through this hard season in my life! I finally feel like I have something to show for it now.

Dr. Hernandez

I have to start out by saying that I have the ABSOLUTE cutest cousin ever! I love all my cousins dearly, but for some reason, me and Seth just click. Maybe its because he thinks I am a doctor!

Seth and Hannah were over at our house two weekends ago just hanging out and watching TV. Pretty basic Saturday-we were all just laying on the beds, vegging out, and having a good 'ole time.
A commercial came on TV that had a dad holding his newborn baby.

I told Seth, "Look, I take care of babies just like that at work."

Seth: "You do?"

Me: "Yup I sure do...at the hospital."

Seth:"Oh yeah, I forgot you're a doctor."

Hannah and I started laughing so hard because he was so sure I was a doctor. I did set him straight on that matter, by the way. He's just not old enough to understand that there is no way a doctor would be living in such a small house like me and be just as poor! He'll get it one day though.

Kinda Cool

Let me just start off by saying that I absolutely LOVE the people I work with. Of course everyone has their flaws and some people will get on my nerves, and I tend to get along more with some than with others, but for the most part, I work with some pretty great people. And that was confirmed last night.

One of the nurses from L&D came over to the Nursery and told us that she was selling raffle tickets (I know, Dad!!) for a benefit for her cousin. Her cousin has pancreatic cancer and has used up all her insurance on the medicine she is on, so her family is trying to raise money to pay for the rest of her medication.

Not two seconds after she asked if we wanted to buy tickets, the nurses that were in the room grabbed their wallets to give money without a second thought. And they gave generously. I was amazed that they would give so much money to a lady they have never met.

When I left work, I was happy because now I really know what kind of people I work with...people who really do care for others in need.

Being in College is the Pits

Yep...at this point in my college career, college stinks!

• I go to bed late every night...I think I can count on one hand the number of times I've been in bed before twelve. Sheesh.
• I have a job I love, but lets face it, without a degree, I'm getting paid peanuts. And you can't pay bills with peanuts! Hehe..
  
• Speaking of work, I'm at work more than I am at home. I love what I do, but not THAT much!
  
• The past three weeks, I've had tests and projects due in just about every class. Bleh.
• I tried Red Bull but it just wasn't for me.
• I haven't hung out with my friends in forever! I forgot what they looked like :)

On the upside:

• Yes, Dad, I know this is temporary!!
• I've made new friends at school because of a project in one of my classes. I love new friends.
• My dad pays for me alot since I'm always broke! (That's an up for me but a downer for him)
• My coworkers make work bearable for me...

Well that's all of my complaining for now...I think I'm in a mood.

Red Bull Does Not Give Me Wings

Today I could NOT get out of bed...I pressed the snooze button on my alarm clock about 4 or 5 times until I realized that, yes, I HAD to take a shower before class. (Hehe...sometimes I'm lazy and will wear a cap to class!)

I was dragging through all my classes, and my eyes felt like they were swollen into little tiny slits. I knew I looked awful. After class, I rushed home because I was so tired, I didn't care about eating lunch, and jumped into bed where I took a blissful 2 1/2 hour nap until I had to be at work.

When I woke up, I was still so exhausted and couldn't shake the groggy feeling, so I ran to Walgreens and bought a Red Bull. I drank it while at work, and the drink seemed to work a little bit because I had a little bit of energy.

Now I am wondering if I have ADHD or something like that, because I'm sleepy again, and its only been about 4 hours since I've had the drink! Isn't that what happens when you give someone with ADHD caffeine? The opposite effect?? Goodness....All I wanted to do was stay awake so I could do my homework and concentrate! And I can't even do that. Oh well. I guess I'll just go to bed and deal with it later :)