December 12, 2008
I got to sleep in this morning. Then ended up in a mad rush, on the cramped interstate, to find myself getting off 5 exits before the one that would actually take me, to my destination. Tractor trailer flipped over, and so I had to bob and weave through the different stop lights, and use some back roads before I jumped on the infamous 95 S.
Courteous as I always am, even when I had the right of way, I let some dude in front of me in the parking deck to find myself on the 6th floor searching frantically for any spot to put my over 900,000 miles, piece of shit, to rest as I suffered through the class that I knew would be the death of me.
I found one, last one in the parking deck—wouldn’t have been that way if they hadn’t blocked off a whole floor with cones for some odd reason. So I wandered around the halls trying to find my itty-bitty classroom (sigh-I’m claustrophobic) that was actually full from another class. I’m impatient and I like to have my time in my seat in my class before the teacher comes in with lessons.
The class cleared out and we piled in what looked like a closet in the middle of one of the hallways. Then walked the teacher, and I sucked in my breath a little. Math class-yuck. I’d rather have a root canal (haha) And his monotone drone filled that little classroom.
Fractions, decimals, equations, conversions, the metric system, etc. Basic math and total hell for me.
Agh.. I’ll get through it, I have to. If I want to be a nurse I have to be good at these things. I cant be giving a patient too many drugs, now can I?!
Ooh my troubles weren’t over just yet. I got to spend some quality time with bunch of interesting fellow students in the campus bookstore that was indeed hotter than blue blazes. As if it wasn’t bad enough that I had to wait 45 minutes to purchase two really expensive textbooks, I had to witness a bunch of people buying portable cd players, and toy-like items WITH THEIR FINANCIAL AID.
And the government says that my parents make to much to help out. Well then tell me please, where’s this money?
Back to Anatomy hell tomorrow.
But I get to sleep in :)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Treat Others with the Respect That You'd Like to be Treated With...
We’ve been giving presentations in my ethics class for the last few weeks. Six groups--50 minute presentations each, well, it’s definitely taking a lot of time. There’s a few girls that sit in the back of the room and constantly talk during each presentation. Manners are definitely a big deal to me, but as usual, when something bothers me, I simply brush it off and get on with more important things.
Well it just so happens that today was their turn to present.
Global Warming. Wow. Definitely a tough subject, as were everyone else’s topic: Death Penalty, Euthanasia, Animal Rights, just to name a few.
They began their presentation. Wait, what’s that I hear? Silence from the back of the room. No talking, no eye rolling, no cackling. Silence. Everyone’s eyes were on the speakers--as it should be.
The girls went through their facts--half assed. Although I can’t say anything; we put our project together in 2 days. Yet in my defense, we only had 2 days (not 3 weeks like everyone else) and we went first. Be lenient. Towards the end of the project, they showed pictures of different landscapes a few years ago, and now.
Their argument was that Global Warming did exist. The pictures showed Mountains from 1999 covered in snow, and the same mountain chain last year--without snow. An older gentleman who presented on Tuesday flashed a little smirk, flipped his laptop around and remarked, “Mount [insert real name here--I cant remember] as of this year.” Yes my folks, covered in snow. The pictures they’d presented were taken in different parts of the day--you couldn’t see the snow in their more current picture because it was too dark.
And the attitudes once again began to rise. Girlfriend #1 exclaimed, “And your point is?” The older gentleman claimed, “I’m trying to figure out what ya’ll are trying to present!” BURRRNNNN!
…What goes around, comes around. At least, in one shape or another.
Well it just so happens that today was their turn to present.
Global Warming. Wow. Definitely a tough subject, as were everyone else’s topic: Death Penalty, Euthanasia, Animal Rights, just to name a few.
They began their presentation. Wait, what’s that I hear? Silence from the back of the room. No talking, no eye rolling, no cackling. Silence. Everyone’s eyes were on the speakers--as it should be.
The girls went through their facts--half assed. Although I can’t say anything; we put our project together in 2 days. Yet in my defense, we only had 2 days (not 3 weeks like everyone else) and we went first. Be lenient. Towards the end of the project, they showed pictures of different landscapes a few years ago, and now.
Their argument was that Global Warming did exist. The pictures showed Mountains from 1999 covered in snow, and the same mountain chain last year--without snow. An older gentleman who presented on Tuesday flashed a little smirk, flipped his laptop around and remarked, “Mount [insert real name here--I cant remember] as of this year.” Yes my folks, covered in snow. The pictures they’d presented were taken in different parts of the day--you couldn’t see the snow in their more current picture because it was too dark.
And the attitudes once again began to rise. Girlfriend #1 exclaimed, “And your point is?” The older gentleman claimed, “I’m trying to figure out what ya’ll are trying to present!” BURRRNNNN!
…What goes around, comes around. At least, in one shape or another.
You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea...
1. I hate sweet tea---that’s probably the only un-southern thing about me.
2. I always had to be the Blue Power Ranger when I was little-the Pink and Yellow always got taken first.
3. You cannot possibly understand how happy music makes me. I’ve worn away the pre-set buttons on my radio because I drive down the road changing stations every few minutes.
4. I can hardly wear eye make-up. My eyes water just watching someone else put it on!
5. Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman is my All-Time favorite show!
6. Sometimes I put on my rainboots and jump in big mud puddles.
7. I can be extremely Conservative at times--but I’m not close-minded!
8. I walk in the shoes of other people. Judgment is not my forte.
9. I sleep the best when a fan is running. But I won’t sleep a wink if the tv is on.
10. Tri-fold poster boards and greased pizza pans make the best sleds. And Rubber Maid containers won’t work..believe me, I’ve tried.
11. I’m the same person I was ten years ago. If you didn’t like me then, you won’t like me now.
12. You’ve probably crossed my mind today. Even if you’re not my favorite person, I’ll still wish good things for you.
13. Yesterday I saw zucchini in a can! Which somehow makes me think of the little corn in Chinese food--makes me happy J
14. My family members are the funniest people in the world. There’s absolutely nothing they could say that would shock me. If you ever get the chance to meet them, well…I’m preparing you now.
15. If I love you, I’m gonna hug you. And I’ll probably sing to you at some point, but I can’t promise that it will sound too lovely.
16. You grew up singing nursery rhymes, I grew up singin’ “There’s a Tear in My Beer” and other hits by Hank, Willie, Waylon, and Alan (not quite an Outlaw but definitely a legend in my book)
17. I splash a little water on my tongue each time I use mouthwash because it burns too bad.
18. I want a tattoo on my wrist, but will never get one. I change my mind like I change my clothes.
19. I’ll probably never leave Louisa County. Its bred inside of me, no sense in trying to change it.
20. Black & White or Sepia pictures can make anyone look beautiful.
21. I can’t sleep unless I say my prayers every night.
22. I like the kind of pillows that are missing part of its stuffing. The kind where your head sort of sinks in the middle.
23. I love pickled Beets.
24. Sometimes when I’m driving down the road, I’ll have the urge to pull over and take a picture--just one of the many reasons I love about the country. Our landscapes are breathtaking!
25. I’ll only fish in ponds, none of that deep sea fishin for me please! The reels are too complicated!
26. I like watching movies with the subtitles on.
27. N64 and Sega are better than your Playstations, Xboxes and Wi’s!
28. I kinda want to marry Seth Rogan.
29. And Justin McBride. Ooh Mama!
30. And Colby Yates too--as long as he wears his hat.
31. I’m a Bob-it Extreme MASTER! My current record is 237+ …yet I haven’t played it in years!
32. I hate Crest toothpaste.
33. I remember something silly about everyone--ask me. I'll tell you something you've probably forgotten about yourself!
2. I always had to be the Blue Power Ranger when I was little-the Pink and Yellow always got taken first.
3. You cannot possibly understand how happy music makes me. I’ve worn away the pre-set buttons on my radio because I drive down the road changing stations every few minutes.
4. I can hardly wear eye make-up. My eyes water just watching someone else put it on!
5. Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman is my All-Time favorite show!
6. Sometimes I put on my rainboots and jump in big mud puddles.
7. I can be extremely Conservative at times--but I’m not close-minded!
8. I walk in the shoes of other people. Judgment is not my forte.
9. I sleep the best when a fan is running. But I won’t sleep a wink if the tv is on.
10. Tri-fold poster boards and greased pizza pans make the best sleds. And Rubber Maid containers won’t work..believe me, I’ve tried.
11. I’m the same person I was ten years ago. If you didn’t like me then, you won’t like me now.
12. You’ve probably crossed my mind today. Even if you’re not my favorite person, I’ll still wish good things for you.
13. Yesterday I saw zucchini in a can! Which somehow makes me think of the little corn in Chinese food--makes me happy J
14. My family members are the funniest people in the world. There’s absolutely nothing they could say that would shock me. If you ever get the chance to meet them, well…I’m preparing you now.
15. If I love you, I’m gonna hug you. And I’ll probably sing to you at some point, but I can’t promise that it will sound too lovely.
16. You grew up singing nursery rhymes, I grew up singin’ “There’s a Tear in My Beer” and other hits by Hank, Willie, Waylon, and Alan (not quite an Outlaw but definitely a legend in my book)
17. I splash a little water on my tongue each time I use mouthwash because it burns too bad.
18. I want a tattoo on my wrist, but will never get one. I change my mind like I change my clothes.
19. I’ll probably never leave Louisa County. Its bred inside of me, no sense in trying to change it.
20. Black & White or Sepia pictures can make anyone look beautiful.
21. I can’t sleep unless I say my prayers every night.
22. I like the kind of pillows that are missing part of its stuffing. The kind where your head sort of sinks in the middle.
23. I love pickled Beets.
24. Sometimes when I’m driving down the road, I’ll have the urge to pull over and take a picture--just one of the many reasons I love about the country. Our landscapes are breathtaking!
25. I’ll only fish in ponds, none of that deep sea fishin for me please! The reels are too complicated!
26. I like watching movies with the subtitles on.
27. N64 and Sega are better than your Playstations, Xboxes and Wi’s!
28. I kinda want to marry Seth Rogan.
29. And Justin McBride. Ooh Mama!
30. And Colby Yates too--as long as he wears his hat.
31. I’m a Bob-it Extreme MASTER! My current record is 237+ …yet I haven’t played it in years!
32. I hate Crest toothpaste.
33. I remember something silly about everyone--ask me. I'll tell you something you've probably forgotten about yourself!
Who Would've Thought
Who Woulda Thought......
· The success you had in high school slunk down to a less than full-time student at a community college
· When one door closes, another one is sure to open. No, its more like my doors keep slammin shut and no matter the mad search for a can of WD40, they're stuck shut for good.
· You tell one perosn something and they tell everyone else. And for once, you don't get angry about it. It's better for them to tell your pathetic story than you, it saves you from the tears.
· The friends you have aren’t the friends you’ll keep. Change is ineffable. Friendships are thrown away like an old pair of sneakers, they get worn down to a frazzle and all you want is the newest thing. I’m not new. I’ll never be new. I’m fine with raggedy, I live for comfort- I like the comfort of old shoes!
· You go into Wal-mart and for once you don’t see a single soul you know.
· You lose touch with your bestfriend and yet 5 years later when you’re reunited, it’s like nothing has changed at all.
· The believers become shunned.
· A little too much alcohol and everyone’s life is affected.
· I adore pickles, and hate cucumbers.
· I love the smell of coffee and yet detest the taste.
· I’d rather have my pizza cold—not refrigerator cold, but sitting-on-the-counter-all-night cold.
· I’ll wear tennis shoes to walk out on the beach—I hate the feeling of hot sand!
· My brother can be a total ass and yet his heart is bigger than most. He's sure to make even the dullest laugh at least once!
· The success you had in high school slunk down to a less than full-time student at a community college
· When one door closes, another one is sure to open. No, its more like my doors keep slammin shut and no matter the mad search for a can of WD40, they're stuck shut for good.
· You tell one perosn something and they tell everyone else. And for once, you don't get angry about it. It's better for them to tell your pathetic story than you, it saves you from the tears.
· The friends you have aren’t the friends you’ll keep. Change is ineffable. Friendships are thrown away like an old pair of sneakers, they get worn down to a frazzle and all you want is the newest thing. I’m not new. I’ll never be new. I’m fine with raggedy, I live for comfort- I like the comfort of old shoes!
· You go into Wal-mart and for once you don’t see a single soul you know.
· You lose touch with your bestfriend and yet 5 years later when you’re reunited, it’s like nothing has changed at all.
· The believers become shunned.
· A little too much alcohol and everyone’s life is affected.
· I adore pickles, and hate cucumbers.
· I love the smell of coffee and yet detest the taste.
· I’d rather have my pizza cold—not refrigerator cold, but sitting-on-the-counter-all-night cold.
· I’ll wear tennis shoes to walk out on the beach—I hate the feeling of hot sand!
· My brother can be a total ass and yet his heart is bigger than most. He's sure to make even the dullest laugh at least once!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Pop A Top Again...
Sometimes in life we have those certain moments where you can tell someone a whole story without ever opening your mouth. With one expression, you know every hurt inside them. You feel helpless because you don’t know how to send comfort. They sob, and you can’t hold your emotions in. Because they hurt, you take the liberty of hurting too.
You wrap your arms around them and they bury their face in your sleeve. They shake uncontrollably and you want nothing more than to soothe their heartache.Let out your frustrations. Let your sadness subside. And remember the good times. God knows there’s plenty.
And slowly things will fall back together. Not to say that it won’t be hard. But slowly things will become normal again.
The ones that love you will always be at your side…
You wrap your arms around them and they bury their face in your sleeve. They shake uncontrollably and you want nothing more than to soothe their heartache.Let out your frustrations. Let your sadness subside. And remember the good times. God knows there’s plenty.
And slowly things will fall back together. Not to say that it won’t be hard. But slowly things will become normal again.
The ones that love you will always be at your side…
I’m walking on eggshells again. Don’t spill the beans. Don’t get in the middle of it. Its chaos. Its confusion. Its madness. Its conclusion. Accept the things you cannot change. You’ve gotta take the good with the bad, the happy and the sad. Words are so powerful and yet my vocabulary is like a 13 year old. I’m simple. In everything I do. Except in my relationships. I walk in the shoes of other people. Judgment is not my forte. Yet sometimes I just want to shake you.
I love waking up to a bright morning. But I hate trying to get homework done when it’s so dark outside. I automatically want to be in the bed. I like the feeling of putting my rants into words. It doesn’t have to be even the slightest bit eligible to you, but somehow it puts me at ease-for a few minutes anyway. I think that’s why I write books every time I email or send a letter to my friends. I’ll tell you my whole life’s story slowly but surely. It’s not exciting, it’s not interesting but I will. In time. Just not all at once.
Something’s missing. ....
I love waking up to a bright morning. But I hate trying to get homework done when it’s so dark outside. I automatically want to be in the bed. I like the feeling of putting my rants into words. It doesn’t have to be even the slightest bit eligible to you, but somehow it puts me at ease-for a few minutes anyway. I think that’s why I write books every time I email or send a letter to my friends. I’ll tell you my whole life’s story slowly but surely. It’s not exciting, it’s not interesting but I will. In time. Just not all at once.
Something’s missing. ....
Ooh January...
They threaten to start drilling and gas prices take the plunge. The way I see it, the Global Awareness people can shove a tree up their ass. How about we drill here, now. And rely on our own resources for once. And while doing this keep working on finding safer, cleaner, and healthier alternatives for fuel. Now don’t get your panties in a twist, I’m all for making things greener. I love to recycle! And every light in my house is fitted with energy saver light-bulbs.
If you think the Confederate flag is a sign of racism, you need a history lesson. Did you ever think that it was just a sign to be proud of your heritage--as a Southerner? Newsflash, we live in the South! Country’s fading fast, but we’re still waving that flag ‘round here.
The elections are over. I don’t have to be happy with the outcome, but unlike you liberals, I won’t bash the President of my country! No matter how much I dislike him. Go ahead, bash Bush. But you should probably look at what events occurred during the Bush Administration. We’re definitely in a financial crisis but after September 11th, our priorities were in keeping our country safe. Off to war we went. It’s taking a long time, but matters like this can’t be rushed. Give credit where credit is due--ooh I guess you’ve forgotten that September day. Daryl Worley sings as song about it--maybe you should Youtube it! I will say one thing: Nancy Pelosi and the other democrats. It never crossed your mind that maybe they had something to do with our financial issues?
Come January and the men and women of all colors will be in more harm than they are now. That’s what I fear anyway. The way I see it, there’s a whole lot of money that’s going to be cut from our military so we can what…distribute it between those on welfare? See my first blog. The United States of America-Socialist country--I wont even enter that territory. And all anyone was worried about was making history. History is fine to make. But it shouldn't be your main reason. Maybe you should've just a little more concerned about what the outcome would be FOR YOUR COUNTRY--that's the President's job! And what about Condoleezza Rice? Black and a woman. Where’s her credit? I didn't see anyone jumping around and marching down the street in the middle of the night.
Rockie Lynne Says it the BEST:
Red, White and Blue
They come from every corner of our country,
The cities, the mountains an' the farms.
Modern-day minutemen and women,
Like our heroes from the past,
Whenever we need them, all we have to do we ask.
They're Christian, they're Muslim and they're Jews:
They're red, white and blue.
Sacrificin' their family and their friends,
For their country and the freedom they defend.
Ah, givin' everything they've got,
Some have had to give it all.
The black man, the white man and the Sioux:
The middle-class, the poor and the well-to-do:
They're red, white and blue.
And when their duty calls them to stand guard and patrol,
They represent, with honor, the values we uphold.
They are the proud Americans; tested, tried and true:
They're red, white and blue.
[Instrumental break.]
They are the proud Americans; tested, tried and true:
They're red, white and blue.
They're red, white and blue.
Like me an' you.
It is funny to me though, that the people that spend ridiculous amounts of money on ridiculous materialistic items were all for “Change”. Celebrities are just one of them. My parents work their life away, all day, everyday so you can what? Lay on the couch??
I’m not writing my thoughts down to get under your skin-although the gloating and parading around can stop anytime now. I’m writing to rant. To get my beliefs on the table. Everyone credit’s the United States for Freedom of Speech. But god forbid I write something about my views. I’m outnumbered so I should keep my mouth shut?
Give it two years, and you’ll be complaining about any President.
The truth is, people like to bitch. There’s your freedom of speech.
And as for the countries that badmouth the United States…it must not be too bad, all your people are here. And for those that are so disenchanted with the land of the free…how about this: pack your shit up and move. We’re getting overpopulated anyway.
No hate letters.
If you think the Confederate flag is a sign of racism, you need a history lesson. Did you ever think that it was just a sign to be proud of your heritage--as a Southerner? Newsflash, we live in the South! Country’s fading fast, but we’re still waving that flag ‘round here.
The elections are over. I don’t have to be happy with the outcome, but unlike you liberals, I won’t bash the President of my country! No matter how much I dislike him. Go ahead, bash Bush. But you should probably look at what events occurred during the Bush Administration. We’re definitely in a financial crisis but after September 11th, our priorities were in keeping our country safe. Off to war we went. It’s taking a long time, but matters like this can’t be rushed. Give credit where credit is due--ooh I guess you’ve forgotten that September day. Daryl Worley sings as song about it--maybe you should Youtube it! I will say one thing: Nancy Pelosi and the other democrats. It never crossed your mind that maybe they had something to do with our financial issues?
Come January and the men and women of all colors will be in more harm than they are now. That’s what I fear anyway. The way I see it, there’s a whole lot of money that’s going to be cut from our military so we can what…distribute it between those on welfare? See my first blog. The United States of America-Socialist country--I wont even enter that territory. And all anyone was worried about was making history. History is fine to make. But it shouldn't be your main reason. Maybe you should've just a little more concerned about what the outcome would be FOR YOUR COUNTRY--that's the President's job! And what about Condoleezza Rice? Black and a woman. Where’s her credit? I didn't see anyone jumping around and marching down the street in the middle of the night.
Rockie Lynne Says it the BEST:
Red, White and Blue
They come from every corner of our country,
The cities, the mountains an' the farms.
Modern-day minutemen and women,
Like our heroes from the past,
Whenever we need them, all we have to do we ask.
They're Christian, they're Muslim and they're Jews:
They're red, white and blue.
Sacrificin' their family and their friends,
For their country and the freedom they defend.
Ah, givin' everything they've got,
Some have had to give it all.
The black man, the white man and the Sioux:
The middle-class, the poor and the well-to-do:
They're red, white and blue.
And when their duty calls them to stand guard and patrol,
They represent, with honor, the values we uphold.
They are the proud Americans; tested, tried and true:
They're red, white and blue.
[Instrumental break.]
They are the proud Americans; tested, tried and true:
They're red, white and blue.
They're red, white and blue.
Like me an' you.
It is funny to me though, that the people that spend ridiculous amounts of money on ridiculous materialistic items were all for “Change”. Celebrities are just one of them. My parents work their life away, all day, everyday so you can what? Lay on the couch??
I’m not writing my thoughts down to get under your skin-although the gloating and parading around can stop anytime now. I’m writing to rant. To get my beliefs on the table. Everyone credit’s the United States for Freedom of Speech. But god forbid I write something about my views. I’m outnumbered so I should keep my mouth shut?
Give it two years, and you’ll be complaining about any President.
The truth is, people like to bitch. There’s your freedom of speech.
And as for the countries that badmouth the United States…it must not be too bad, all your people are here. And for those that are so disenchanted with the land of the free…how about this: pack your shit up and move. We’re getting overpopulated anyway.
No hate letters.
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