In Loving Memory

Yesterday afternoon we said our good-byes to John Reynard. He was one of most beloved employees. John was a loving and charasmatic human being who touched everyone he met. We loved him and we will miss him!

Congratulations, ...In Atomic Proportions!

With airhorns in hand, the crowd went wild for the band formerly known as "Unnecessary Backtalk." The band won first place in the battle of the bands at the Capital Theatre. It was soooo much fun!

It's official!!!

I am a nursing major with a biology minor!!!

Yeah!!!

And so it begins...

While I am waiting to head over to the pool, I thought I'd jot down how I am feeling. Spanish is going to a load of work, but I think it'll be managable.

I went to see one counselor and I qualify for the nursing program, so now I have to go to Dr. Bashon's office and hopefully by February 1 I will be a NURSING MAJOR!!! In fact, I am ready for clinicals, if there is space. Well, that means I will be taking alot of bullshit courses until the space opens up...damn! Photography, Art, maybe more Spanish...by the time I leave this place, I should have 2 bachelors degrees...bfd!

Wishing I was home cleaning the house and snuggling my boys...and Sami, who is still sick!

Time to go back!

Although I am really not ready for it...I start back tomorrow! I don't think I even have it all together yet!

Too Funny...

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It Snowed!!!

A "dusting"
Zapato in the snow!

Talk about "snow balls!"

Poor little Zippy, He could hardly walk...so funny!

Driving Me Crazy!

Well, like all parents of 16 year-olds, I had to take Gladys out in the car. That is, she drove-kinda.

Let me start by saying she's a great kid. Funny, funny, funny. Makes me laugh until I cry. But, her driving is no laughing matter.

--starting the engine---"Mom!!! Get your seat belt on!!!!!" (Christ kid, do I look that STOOPID???)

--driving down the hill---"You can start pressing on the brakes. Anytime, now...really ! ! Like RIGHT NOW would be great!"--I have whiplash from her sudden braking, she says--"I like Dad better. He doesn't yell." (Yeah, well, he went UP the hill with her...not DOWN!)

--Heading towards the school---"Honey, you're a little too close to the edge of the road." "Mom! I'm afraid I am taking up the WHOLE road if I'm not over!" "Honey, there is no way, in this dinky ass vehicle, that you can hog the road." "I wish Dad was home." "Me, too!" "What?" "Oh, nothin."

--Parking practice at the school--"Mom open your door." "Why?" "I want to make sure I'm between the lines." "Oh."

--Again, parking-- "Mom, open your door." "Are you kidding me??!" "No! I want to see."

--Once more--"Mom!" "Alright! Christ, this is bordering on the retarded!" "What?" "Nothing!" "I wish Dad was here." (no shit!)

---Driving to Rt. 616-- "Should I turn on my signal?" "Yes." "When?" "Now. Now would be good." "It's not too early is it?" "Um, no." "I think I turned them on too early." " No, and STOP! STOP! STOP!" (feet thumping) "Geez--there's a stop sign!" "Where?!" "Right there!!!" (we zoom past) "Holy Shit...Oh my god! What if there had been a car????" "They HID the stop sign...I didn't see it! See--they hid it!" (heart begins to start pumping again)

--Going thru the tunnels-- (In my head,"oh my god...oh my god...") "Stop it!" "What?!" "Iheard that!" "I didn't say a word!" "I know, but I still heard it! I wish Dad was home."

--Driving around--- "Let's go home." "Why? We haven't even been out for an hour." "Yes, we have. We left at 2:20 and now it's 3:16. I wanna go home." "Why?" "Why? Why?!!!! I am car sick. I have whiplash. My ankle is broken from stomping on the imaginary brake. Oh, and I don't know how much longer I'll be able to keep the horrible comments in my head!!" "Fine!" "Yeah, I know...you wsh Dad was home!"

Leaping on Faith!

Today I started my quest for enrollment into YCP's Nursing Program. I have to set up an appointment with an advisor, but I also have an appointment with the Nursing Department. I am a little scared...this is the real deal for me. Once I start on this path, there is no turning back!! Yikes!

Ouch! Those things hurt!!

I finally went in and had my last Hep B shot! Son-of-a-gun hurt!

And so it begins!

Huckabee???? Huckabee??? I can't imagine a president named Huckabee!! Oh, wow~this is so crazy. I don't know what to think. And the projection for Dems is Obama...huh? Are they kidding?!! He is soooo not ready for the office! I think this country has finally lost its collective mind...

Congrats to Gladys!

She passed her test and obtained a learner's permit! We got her this cozy little coupe for her 16th birthday. Now, if we could just get the highway lined with pillows, she'll be all set!

Congrats to Drew and Elisabeth!

Even tho' he says he's a bit confused about being chosen for the lead ...Drew is Prince Dauntless in the spring musical (yeah!) and our little Miss Gladys is the Jester! (And I agree with everyone that it is a perfect role for her!)

Happy Holidays...blah blah blah!!!

Seriously, here's to a
great 2008!!!

Final Grades

Calc-3.o

Chem-3.0

Bio 2-3.0

Info Lit-4.0

American Civ-4.0

At least I didn't flunk anthing!!

Finals...finally!

Ok, I have survived a very long semester! I took one final today-in calc-so I wouldn't forget the material. I have 2 on Friday, 1 Monday and my last one on Tuesday. After the 2 on Friday, I am heading to Cleveland to pick up the princess. In the meantime...isn't there like a Holiday coming up???

Surprise!!!

Gladys was very overwhelmed by her friends!
That was totally awesome!!

This band is outstanding. Not only did they sound AMAZING, but they really took the time to sort through music and choose her favorite songs! I had to keep it together, because everytime I looked at them, I wanted to cry! I think Gladys has the BEST friends on EARTH!

Thank you to Imby and gang for all the efforts....Roadies Rule!

I love you all!

Happy Birthday!

To my wonderful friend....Castle Bear!

So I really am Allergic to something!!!

Oh my goodness! I am sitting here with burning eyes and an almost swollen shut throat! Why? Because the sheep brains we were disecting were preserved in formaldahyde. Dr. McGraw and Professor Daly sent me home. They wanted me to go to the ER, but I have benedryl here, so I think I'll survive!! I put some prednisone in my eyes (left over from surgery) and that has helped. Just waiting for the benedryl to kick in so I can talk and swallow again! Geez!

Halloween!

Many thanks to Imby for the photo!!!