Negative Nancy

Yep, that's me. I'm a Negative Nancy today. Maybe even a little bit of a Debbie Downer.

I mean it's bad. I have yelled at people while driving (who obviously can't hear me), yelled at my cell phone (who doesn't seem to want to yell back), ranted and raved when I got home to Jordan about how awful I think facebook is (which he LOVED because he HATES facebook), and on and on. I am just exhausted. I have exactly 25 days left until graduation and I am feeling every bit of it. I even went so far as to ask off for next week just to get my ducks in a row and to not feel the way I feel right at this moment. After this week I will have only 18 hours left of my internship. I have to say, those 400 hours went FAST! I have enjoyed my time at the HD, but I am ready to move on.....ok, actually, I am just ready to work for money and not for free. I would love to stay there, but there aren't any job openings.

Have I mentioned that I apply daily for at least 4+ jobs?? I am DYING for a job. I am desperate. I am so desperate that I am even considering a job that pays...ummm....6 less dollars an hour than my CVS job. (p.s.--you better love public health, because it's never going to make you rich).

Have I also mentioned that I have found a new love for environmental health? So much that I am actually angry that I didn't major in it. So much that I am looking into it for my master's.

That's right, I said master's. I have found out that in the public health world, I HAVE to have a master's. There's only two words to sum up how that makes me feel......DAMN IT! I thought I would be done for a while, but as the magic 8 ball says, outlook not so good.

Can you see why I feel like a crazy person who needs medication? I feel like I am drowning in a sea of papers, binders, cover letters, and resumes.....and I'm not a very good swimmer.

Color by numbers....Kelly Style......

The last few weeks have been a blur. I feel like I have not really gotten anything accomplished, but then again, I have.

1. I order and received graduation invitations. My day is rapidly approaching and my invitations make me sound much more important than I really am.

2. I had 2 job interviews with the same company. Ok, not a company, actually the University of Kentucky. It was for a job with their "SNAP" program. SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Basically, the SNAP person teaches those on government assistance how to stretch money, use WIC, and still eat healthy.

I did not get the job. I'm ok with it though because it got down to me and one other person and they wanted someone right now, which I can't give them until May. Life goes on and there will be a better job, God didn't want me there and I can feel it.

3. I have taken 3 midterms, written a paper, and still go to an internship where I don't get paid for at least 30 hours a week. Life can really seem yucky at times.

4. I have still managed to keep a house somewhat clean, keep the laundry caught up, yell at my husband for not helping out, etc. (p.s.--those of you with children who work and/or go to school, you are my hero).

5. I have also somehow managed to work out a few nights a week. Yay me! I have to be honest, since I have started the semester I have gained 10 pounds. Not so wonderful when you are 5'2" and already feeling not so great about your weight.

6. I booked a beach vacation with 3 people I love this week starting the day after I graduate! Happy graduation to me! Happy vacation to Jordan, Dylan, and Ang. I can not WAIT for those days to get here.

7. I have cried over the sickness of one of my dearest friends. Kim has been like a sister to me since grade school and her health seems to be rapidly taking her over. She goes for surgery tomorrow, which will leave her on 24/7 dialysis. Please pray for her.

8. I have had good laughs, great lunches, and sunshine more than once this week, which makes me one lucky girl. Even more lucky because I have a lunch date tomorrow with my 3 favorite public health majors (a.k.a.--partners in crime).

9. I pretended to be a gardener this weekend and planted tulips. Now, the low tonight is 34. So, I became that old lady we all know and went outside and covered them with a sheet. Let's hope this saves them or Jordan won't ever let me plant again!

That's all for now. Happy Thursday, even if it is a little too cold outside .

Wants, Needs, Loves

This week's list:

I want:

1. To be thinner. (even if you think I am thin enough, you don't have to look at me in the mirror and be unhappy about it. So stop right now with the "you're already thin" crap)

2. 55 new pairs of shoes

3. Ok, 60 new pairs of shoes.

4. A job that pays (unlike the internship that I give at least 30 hours a week to....with no pay)

5. A maid

I need:

1. A maid

2. 55 new pairs of shoes (ok, maybe I don't need them, but it would be wonderful.)

3. Still needing that haircut and color.

4. A day off

5. Silly kisses from my husband.

I Love:

1. Jordan (even when he DRIVES ME CRAZY!!!)

2. That spring seems to be just around the corner.

3. That my cousin posted on my facebook that she misses me. (I miss her too....and I almost

cried)

4. MY NEW CAR!!!!

5. Ashley and when she comes to see me! (Which better be real soon, by the way)

Happy almost Friday!

Bragging Right

So, my last post was a quickie. I apologize to all of you out there who truly live for my blog....bahahahahahaha.

Anyways, in the last blog I posted that I wanted a new car. I had no idea that I would actually get one in the same week. I also didn't know that it would be exactly (ok, not exactly, but beggers can't be choosy) what I wanted or that we would sell my car in less than 3 days (for what we were asking!!) after buying a new one or that we would have the money to pay my new one off.....sorry, but I had to get all that out there.

So, yeah, that's right, I got a NEW CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, new to me, but whatever. I will be sad to see my other little honda go. I loved her, but she was a 2 door and even though it's just the 2 of us, it was getting quite annoying. (I know Ang and Dylan will be glad that we can FINALLY drive places so they don't have to all the time :) )

I'll post pictures when it hasn't been raining cats and dogs and she is clean.

(Too bad I didn't get that million dollars that was on my want list instead. This blog would be MUCH more interesting!)

I want, I need, I love

I don't have time to say much, so here are a few things that I want, a few more things that I need, and most importantly, the things I L-O-V-E.

Have a good week. I'm sure I won't be back before the weekend.

I want: (in no particular order)

1. A new car. No reason, just a want that I always have. (Thanks Dad)

2. Blonde Hair

3. A Baby

4. A million dollars (cause I mean, who doesn't?)

5. Straight A's

6. An awesome job

I need:

1. A secretary that writes my blogs.

2. A haircut and color

3. Some miracle cream that cures dry skin forever.

4. To loose about 20 pounds.

5. A piece of cake.

6. Lots of kisses from my husband.

I Love:

1. My husband

2. My parents

3. My cat

4. My nook

5. My Ang and Dylan

6. The 4 new to me pairs of pants from consignment.

7. Netflix

8. Paula Deen and her casserole I am having for dinner.

I enjoyed this...it may become a regular thing.

J's Barn...still going....

I mentioned a while ago that Jordan was building a barn in the backyard. I was going to take pictures and post alot sooner, but then the snow came. And it came. And it came. Poor Jordan started this project and the floodgates opened with bad winter weather. He didn't pout as much as I had expected, but he was definitely going a little stir crazy.

So last weekend was his FIRST weekend in forever to actually get to work on it. He was in 7th heaven. I have never met a man in my life who loves to work. Ok, that's a lie. My dad loves to work. You would think I would understand this mentality because it is all I have even known. Yeah, I don't. Sorry.

He got quite a bit accomplished and decided he was just going to take Monday off and do a little more. The news said it was going to be a nice day again......bahahahahaha. I can't believe we fell into their trap. We BELIEVED the weather guy. We were idiots. Needless to say, we woke up Monday to the sound of pouring rain. He just went on to work. Poor Jordan again.

So, this week ended with a ton of salt on the roads, crazy people at walmart, and cancelled plans for many. We were going to get more snow. yahoo. But imagine my surprise (yeah, whatever) when the snow never came and it was 50 degrees outside today.....which meant another chance for Jordan to run out and work (God love him). He, again, got quite a lot done, so I went out and took a few snaps.

I'm so proud to be his wife. I don't even have to give an explanation as to why. I just am. (ok, one explanation...He's leaving these boots in the garage without being told.)

They Say It's Your Birthday.....

FINALLY! Happy Birthday Dylan (which seems like it happened 6 months ago, but oh well)!!! I know that D will forgive me for the lateness. We celebrated Dylan's last year in the 20's with some of his favs, and I don't mean people. We had pizza, some awesome cheesey dip stuff, and a monster cake that was requested by the birthday boy. It was a good time, as always.

But, I know that you want me to really get to the point of who was there. Well, of course, Pursey was. He had a great time. I mean, look at all the chips and wine he had in that picture! He was a total party animal. I'm so proud.

Also, Lucky the cat was there. He also had a good time and seemed a little hung to me over before the night was even over! Gosh Lucky, hold it together! (Look at those eyes, he may have even stoned! What a crazy cat.)

Happy Way Way Way late Birthday Dylan. I hope you had as much fun getting closer to 30 as Pursey and Lucky did!