Insomnia....So lets type!

I have insomnia. For probably the 7th or 8th time this year due to meds from my CVS. I usually ALWAYS get it following an episode. IT SUCKS!!! Well, both do, but I hate the med induced insomnia more...I think...because I'm sleepy AND hurting AND nauseated. YUCK!!! BUT, enough about THAT!

I have started several drafts on here when something has really been bothering me, but have never gotten around to publishing them for whatever reason. However, seeing that it has been almost a year since my last post, I should probably put something on here. :)


The biggest thing is school for me right now. I will graduate in MAY!!!...but will still have a class to take in May. BUT, I AM GRADUATING IN MAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!! It has been a lot of work and there has been a lot going on the last few months with school and my classes, but I am hoping to graduate with both degrees (as planned) and with about a 3.85 GPA! (DARN C I got this Summer!)

Now, on to Christmas...I don't think I have ever really asked for anything for Christmas...or ever REALLY wanted anything. I am not a THING person. I mean I like shoes, clothes, purses, etc. but never really enough to ask for it for as a gift. However, something that I am drawn to this year (maybe not as a gift, but just drawn to) is an iPad....WHAT!!! A geeky toy?! Yes, ME! I just want to play with it first...get a feel for it....see what it's like. I think when Shawn gave me his Zune that was a bit of the turning point (although I rarely use it like I want).

Something else I have been thinking about here lately is the idea of just going into a store/mall and shopping...without the thought of what I was spending...wouldn't that be nice? I don't mean anything extravagant, but just a day without the kids (or maybe with C.) maybe with a friend...or sister... just doing whatever. Going from store to store, eating lunch, no agenda, and having a good time. Seems like ages since I have not been racing here and there. Spending $$ on me...not the kiddos...or someone else. I think that is what I would want for Christmas...a day for me...or a Girls day. I say that now...I might change my mind...who knows.

Lets see...what else is on my mind. Not much else, just can't sleep and ready for Christmas break at school. I probably won't post before Christmas, so I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!!!!!

2 faces + 1 body= the ugly truth

*** This post was originally written almost 2 years ago***

For a long time have struggled with myself...any one who knows me knows this. Well, recently, I think I figured out why. Maybe it isn't me...it is everyone else. Maybe not EVERYONE...but people that I let get to me. Those that really don't matter. I have come to realize that there are a lot of people that fall under the category of this post. TWO-FACED. Yes, we can all be that way at times. But, I think there are a lot of people that way a lot of the time. It is very frustrating. Why be that way? What is the purpose? What is to gain? Why do I see it but ignore it? Well...I am done with it. I am always the nice person, never stepping on anyone's toes...always trying to create peace and never wanting there to be drama. DONE...DONE! Not that I want Drama, but my goodness, people need to get over themselves!

Here is my new edit***

Women cause so much DRAMA! I am over it and done. Unfortunately, this drama has cause a loss of some really good friendships. But, it has also led to stronger bods between others. I do not regret anything I have said or done, but I regret that it has caused pain. I am who I am... I love who I love... and really do cherish or have cherished those in my life even if they do not feel the same way...

It all just sucks.

Laura from Piece of Cake is like my blogger idol. She touches on every area of her life in her blog and I respect and love her so much. When I grow up, I want to be like her! :)

A quick hello...and a year in review

Well...as you can see (by my last post) I have been working and going to school. School is officially over for the semester and starts back in a little over a week...WOOHOOO!?! This next year (yes, I said year) will be the most difficult of my school career. I will be going to school for a full year and a half if you count next spring. Then I will graduate with a dual endorsement (Special Ed k-12 and Elementary Ed k-6 with a minor in Psychology). I will then start my Masters in Behavioral Sciences and Therapies. (Hopefully) I am planning on taking about 24 hours this summer as to hopefully get as much done as possible while I am off of work. Enough with school for now.

We had a great Christmas as did the kiddos. They got everything they wanted, which to be honest wasn't a whole lot. We are now ready for the new year to start.

As for the year in review:

We have had a pretty good year.

• We have a house that we love.
• I have a job that I love.
• With the exception of my CVS (which is being better controlled by meds) we are all in good health.
• We have great family and friends.
• We are moving right along with school.
• We have a lot to be thankful for!

Moving into the next year I hope that all of these continue to remain.

I am pondering many things and hopefully, when I get them all together in this little brain of mine, I will have the time to post them.

Happy New Year!