It's been over a year now since I last wrote and so much has happened... I moved out of my families home, I live by myself, pay for my college and have to take care of myself when I'm sick. I graduated from Ohlone and I'm know in Reno, working as a Sales Leader at Bath and Body Works while also going to school full time (Still for education). It's not always easy and I miss my mommy and family a lot, but I like it. Obviously I can't cover EVERYTHING that's happened in over a year, but there is a reason I'm writing tonight.
Just about a year ago I went to my doctor, I knew things weren't right. I was stressed. I couldn't think right, my grades were slipping and I was failing every test, crying myself to sleep at night. Yeah I take on a lot, at the time I was working full time and part time and going to school full time. But this wasn't me. I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and mild depression. A lot of it was onset by stress in my life. I often have panic attacks some way worse than other, some mild that I can talk myself out of having. I even planned my move to Reno a month and a half before school started so I wouldn't stress myself out too much. I went on medication. First I dropped 10 pounds in 2 weeks, then I gained back 12. (That didn't help much). Then I couldn't sleep, then I only wanted to sleep, after about a month things evened out and I felt so much better. Moving away from the things that stressed me out helped a lot. I felt happy again, like I could be this college aged girl, making friends and having fun. But lately it's come back.
I love my friends, but some days I over think things. I think no one will like me, that I'll say something dumb and it's all everyone will think about for weeks and remember forever. Some nights I want to go hang out with them and end up under my blankets hiding from the world. I hate confrontations Raising my hand in class takes about 15 minutes of talking myself into it, and that normally means that the time for my question is waaaaaay gone. I go to the math lab for help with my homework and get embarrassed to ask questions, which is the main reason for being there. But the worst part is, people don't understand. I get up early for class so that my hair and makeup will look perfect so no one can judge me about how I look. They think I can just do things. That it didn't take me 20 minutes to work up the courage to talk to someone, that I will over think everything in my head to the point that I stress myself out to the point of crying. They think that I'm just being shy or over dramatic. Teachers don't realize that calling on me in class when I don't have my hand raised is cause for panic. People don't get that it's not something I can just "get over". The worst was when someone told me to change what the voices said. As if I don't try. I try to drown them out, I try to make them go away, I try to just not listen. But can you ignore someone talking in your ear? Now imagine them even closer. It doesn't go away, you can't drown it out. You can't change that voice. And that voice is faceless, but it's your voice. It's like you hate yourself. It's not some kid at school that bullying you, it's yourself. I am my own biggest bully.
The hardest part is that at work, I'm fine. It's my escape I don't think about what I have to do at home, I don't worry about my relationships or stress. I can just do my job. I can turn my customers day around. I can make good numbers and control what people think of me. I can do it. Its what's easy. I love work. I have control. The voices leave me alone there because I know I can handle it and it's not my "real life" where I feel like I'm being judged every way I turn. And I want to feel like that everywhere.
And this is just me writing it all down. Wishing there was a little pill that would make everything totally better, not just mostly better. Wishing I wasn't scared to start conversations with people. Wishing I could be normal. Wishing my head would be quite. Half of this probably doesn't even make sense. But there is no way to describe it until you feel it. It's not that I get stressed when I have a lot on my plate. It's more than that, so much more.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Monday, January 2, 2012
Its our one year! (Okay.... like a week late)
Well, it's been a year since I started this blog... I'll admit, I've let it slide quite a bit the last few months, but none the less, it's been a busy year. So lets get filled in!
I've grown in so many ways. I've lived more then I have in a long time. I've grown and I've stretched myself. I've started my career and I've also taken on a job "for fun". I've learned how to let go of a love, and open myself up to a new one. I've stopped searching for God and instead just welcomed Him into my life. I've seen my family struggle and finally have some closure. It hasn't been an easy year, not at all. I've spent a week over the summer counselling for a special needs camp, then another weekend in the fall. Both opened up my heart, and one bruised my jaw. (My camper had a short temper and a quick punch...) I've learned to work both with parents, children and retail costumers. (trust me, the last is the scariest.) So I think I'll just go back in this post a retell some of what I've missed posting...
Over the summer (before camp) I had a little bit of a "summer fling" if you will. In some ways I'm not proud of it. In others I am because I grew from it. Looking back I don't know what the hell I was thinking. But isn't that life? Foresight is an amazing thing. And I wish I could have used it in the past. I think I found out more about myself and how to carry myself then I ever did before. I learned how to respect myself, and stand up for myself. I learned how to say no, and no, and no... no matter how much I wanted to say yes. I think I learned mostly how to grow up. That I shouldn't settle for less then I deserve. And most of all, at the end of it, I learned how to forgive myself, and others. Something I have always found hard to do.
In February of this year I had applied for the camp counselling spot. I interviewed for it the day after my 18th birthday and was informed that they had too many returning people to use me. I was put on a waiting list for the summer and fall sessions. About 2 weeks before camp I got a call, someone had dropped out. I manged to get the time off of work to fill in for the second session. And I think that might have been one of my best decisions of the year. I got to go and work with the kids, which I loved. But a cute guy also caught my eye. However, at the time I thought he was actually with another girl also at camp. I found out later on I was wrong. In comes a night of quite flirting (my camper also had a "camp crush" on him) and later texting into the late hours of the night. I was smitten. Yes, he lived in Livermore, but he was so sweet and cute. Tall, blonde(ish), handsome, amazing blue/grey eyes. We texted all of the next day at home, making plans to hang out (This also involved some "blackmail" I had on him ;) ) and then I was called into work at Bath and Body Works. I didn't want to go, not one bit. But I did. I told Brandon this and he started asking innocent questions. Is the mall in Fremont or Newark? What time do you work til? Is that when the mall closes? This went on until I went into work. I sneak a few texts on trips to the back room, then about half way through my shift I was alone on the floor, stocking a shelf. I heard someone walk up behind me and turned to greet them. I don't think I got any words out besides "Hi welcome to....." it was Brandon. He had driven all the way out from Livermore just to say hi to me at work. He hung out for around a hour (I had to convince my manger on duty that he wasn't some creepy guy) after that our next date was set. I went out to see him, we went out to dinner and he had gotten my favorite movie for us to watch. After that first date I think we both knew we'd become a couple, but we waited for all of two weeks before making it official. We're still together, four months later, and I haven't been this happy in a long time. He brings out the best in me and spoils the crap out of me. Just hearing his voice makes me smile. He became my best friend in just a few days and I think that's the best part. He just gets me. And I get him. Plus he helps me in math and is the reason why I passed with a B this semester, so he's sticking around.
Also during the summer I was hired on as a full time preschool teacher. It's been amazing and I've learned so much. It hasn't been easy at all, but I'm growing. And now I know for sure this is what I want to do. I love working with my kids, and I know I can do this my whole life. They never fail to bring a smile to my face or give me a hug when I need it most. I could probably go on for days about them, and all the cute things they say and do (one used to call me Ms. Clifford) but the sweetest ones stand out. One little boy was in my classroom over the summer. He was a lovey dovey boy. Always needing hugs and kisses. Snuggles and everything. He used to love to sit on my lap and just feel my cheek before laying down for bed. He still makes sure I get a hug and a kiss on the cheek before I leave everyday. After I was gone for a week at the camp he gave me the biggest hug when I came back. Then he said "Ms. Emily, I missed you all the way up into the sky and back down. But I love you even more" My heart melted. Talk about tears. The just before our break he was following me around outside, holding onto my leg. When I asked him why he said "Well, it's because I like you! I can't let you go!" Between those moments and the notes I get from parents, I have never felt more blessed or loved in one place. To walk into a room and have 15 kids rush to hug you is an amazing feeling.
Retail is harder. Yes I love my job and where I work. But some customers make me want to just smack people. Like really? Did you really just say/do/whatever that?!?!?!
If you've ever worked retail black Friday/Christmas Eve or the week after Christmas you'll understand.
The people I work with make it worth it, and I've found some great friends in them also.
So I guess over this year I have learned a lot. I've grown in so many ways from my first posts. When I started this blog I was heart broken. I did feel lost and I didn't know what to do with myself. I have since graduated, moved on, grew up, found love when I least expected it, learned how to respect myself and how to become a "big girl" I can take care of myself, I have a job. I stood up for myself with school and teachers and pushed myself to achieve. I got a B in Algebra. I am so damn proud of that B. At the start of the semester my teacher told me I should consider dropping the class so I didn't fail it. I thought about dropping it. But I didn't. I passed it. I got an 85% on my final. I did it. And in my English class I had my teacher who didn't grade a thing. 10 papers, 2 months in, no grades. I spoke to her about it and she said I should be fine and to deal with it. I decided to move up and spoke to an academic adviser and fixed it. I went out on the limb. It was scary. I mean who wants to stand up to their teacher? She was in charge of my grade (I got an A in case your wondering) and I decided to do this with most of my grade still up in the air. But for once I followed what I really felt was right and what I needed to do. And it paid off. I got my grades and so did my other friends in the class. I applied to 8 schools, and as of now I'm into 5 of them. (Still waiting to hear from the other 3) I was invited into and joined an honor society (which is funny since I have a hard time spelling society. Don't tell them. Spell check is amazing) because of my GPA. I earned my teaching permit and will be able to apply for the next level in May. Which also happens to be when I graduate from Ohlone with my AA in Early Childhood Studies. (You're all invited to my party!) And then I will transfer to pursue my BA. That in itself is kind of funny. I was never going to go to college. I wasn't even going to finish high school at one point. And look at where I am now.
I think this last year I have learned more about myself and how I can grow then I ever did before. I didn't let my learning differences hold me back, in my schooling or in my career. I went out on a limb and trusted Brandon with my heart. I stood up for myself and held onto my beliefs.
And everything has paid off.
I think I can truly say that yes, darkness comes before the dawn. And for the first time I'm seeing that it's all worth it.
Random Fact
I will be going to my first Sharks game on Thursday with Brandon. I'm excited.
Until the next one.
Emilie
I've grown in so many ways. I've lived more then I have in a long time. I've grown and I've stretched myself. I've started my career and I've also taken on a job "for fun". I've learned how to let go of a love, and open myself up to a new one. I've stopped searching for God and instead just welcomed Him into my life. I've seen my family struggle and finally have some closure. It hasn't been an easy year, not at all. I've spent a week over the summer counselling for a special needs camp, then another weekend in the fall. Both opened up my heart, and one bruised my jaw. (My camper had a short temper and a quick punch...) I've learned to work both with parents, children and retail costumers. (trust me, the last is the scariest.) So I think I'll just go back in this post a retell some of what I've missed posting...
Over the summer (before camp) I had a little bit of a "summer fling" if you will. In some ways I'm not proud of it. In others I am because I grew from it. Looking back I don't know what the hell I was thinking. But isn't that life? Foresight is an amazing thing. And I wish I could have used it in the past. I think I found out more about myself and how to carry myself then I ever did before. I learned how to respect myself, and stand up for myself. I learned how to say no, and no, and no... no matter how much I wanted to say yes. I think I learned mostly how to grow up. That I shouldn't settle for less then I deserve. And most of all, at the end of it, I learned how to forgive myself, and others. Something I have always found hard to do.
In February of this year I had applied for the camp counselling spot. I interviewed for it the day after my 18th birthday and was informed that they had too many returning people to use me. I was put on a waiting list for the summer and fall sessions. About 2 weeks before camp I got a call, someone had dropped out. I manged to get the time off of work to fill in for the second session. And I think that might have been one of my best decisions of the year. I got to go and work with the kids, which I loved. But a cute guy also caught my eye. However, at the time I thought he was actually with another girl also at camp. I found out later on I was wrong. In comes a night of quite flirting (my camper also had a "camp crush" on him) and later texting into the late hours of the night. I was smitten. Yes, he lived in Livermore, but he was so sweet and cute. Tall, blonde(ish), handsome, amazing blue/grey eyes. We texted all of the next day at home, making plans to hang out (This also involved some "blackmail" I had on him ;) ) and then I was called into work at Bath and Body Works. I didn't want to go, not one bit. But I did. I told Brandon this and he started asking innocent questions. Is the mall in Fremont or Newark? What time do you work til? Is that when the mall closes? This went on until I went into work. I sneak a few texts on trips to the back room, then about half way through my shift I was alone on the floor, stocking a shelf. I heard someone walk up behind me and turned to greet them. I don't think I got any words out besides "Hi welcome to....." it was Brandon. He had driven all the way out from Livermore just to say hi to me at work. He hung out for around a hour (I had to convince my manger on duty that he wasn't some creepy guy) after that our next date was set. I went out to see him, we went out to dinner and he had gotten my favorite movie for us to watch. After that first date I think we both knew we'd become a couple, but we waited for all of two weeks before making it official. We're still together, four months later, and I haven't been this happy in a long time. He brings out the best in me and spoils the crap out of me. Just hearing his voice makes me smile. He became my best friend in just a few days and I think that's the best part. He just gets me. And I get him. Plus he helps me in math and is the reason why I passed with a B this semester, so he's sticking around.
Also during the summer I was hired on as a full time preschool teacher. It's been amazing and I've learned so much. It hasn't been easy at all, but I'm growing. And now I know for sure this is what I want to do. I love working with my kids, and I know I can do this my whole life. They never fail to bring a smile to my face or give me a hug when I need it most. I could probably go on for days about them, and all the cute things they say and do (one used to call me Ms. Clifford) but the sweetest ones stand out. One little boy was in my classroom over the summer. He was a lovey dovey boy. Always needing hugs and kisses. Snuggles and everything. He used to love to sit on my lap and just feel my cheek before laying down for bed. He still makes sure I get a hug and a kiss on the cheek before I leave everyday. After I was gone for a week at the camp he gave me the biggest hug when I came back. Then he said "Ms. Emily, I missed you all the way up into the sky and back down. But I love you even more" My heart melted. Talk about tears. The just before our break he was following me around outside, holding onto my leg. When I asked him why he said "Well, it's because I like you! I can't let you go!" Between those moments and the notes I get from parents, I have never felt more blessed or loved in one place. To walk into a room and have 15 kids rush to hug you is an amazing feeling.
Retail is harder. Yes I love my job and where I work. But some customers make me want to just smack people. Like really? Did you really just say/do/whatever that?!?!?!
If you've ever worked retail black Friday/Christmas Eve or the week after Christmas you'll understand.
The people I work with make it worth it, and I've found some great friends in them also.
So I guess over this year I have learned a lot. I've grown in so many ways from my first posts. When I started this blog I was heart broken. I did feel lost and I didn't know what to do with myself. I have since graduated, moved on, grew up, found love when I least expected it, learned how to respect myself and how to become a "big girl" I can take care of myself, I have a job. I stood up for myself with school and teachers and pushed myself to achieve. I got a B in Algebra. I am so damn proud of that B. At the start of the semester my teacher told me I should consider dropping the class so I didn't fail it. I thought about dropping it. But I didn't. I passed it. I got an 85% on my final. I did it. And in my English class I had my teacher who didn't grade a thing. 10 papers, 2 months in, no grades. I spoke to her about it and she said I should be fine and to deal with it. I decided to move up and spoke to an academic adviser and fixed it. I went out on the limb. It was scary. I mean who wants to stand up to their teacher? She was in charge of my grade (I got an A in case your wondering) and I decided to do this with most of my grade still up in the air. But for once I followed what I really felt was right and what I needed to do. And it paid off. I got my grades and so did my other friends in the class. I applied to 8 schools, and as of now I'm into 5 of them. (Still waiting to hear from the other 3) I was invited into and joined an honor society (which is funny since I have a hard time spelling society. Don't tell them. Spell check is amazing) because of my GPA. I earned my teaching permit and will be able to apply for the next level in May. Which also happens to be when I graduate from Ohlone with my AA in Early Childhood Studies. (You're all invited to my party!) And then I will transfer to pursue my BA. That in itself is kind of funny. I was never going to go to college. I wasn't even going to finish high school at one point. And look at where I am now.
I think this last year I have learned more about myself and how I can grow then I ever did before. I didn't let my learning differences hold me back, in my schooling or in my career. I went out on a limb and trusted Brandon with my heart. I stood up for myself and held onto my beliefs.
And everything has paid off.
I think I can truly say that yes, darkness comes before the dawn. And for the first time I'm seeing that it's all worth it.
Random Fact
I will be going to my first Sharks game on Thursday with Brandon. I'm excited.
Until the next one.
Emilie
Monday, September 19, 2011
I swear I'm still alive
It's just been awhile. A long while actually. Life got the best of me. Since my last post I have been working 2 jobs, I'm a full time preschool teacher at Kings Kids Preschool, I also work part time at Bath and Body Works. I love both but it sure keeps me busy! On top of that I also started school as a full time student and I'm in the process of applying to 4 year colleges. Yikes. Want to make it even more crazy? I also found an amazing guy working at a camp for special needs kids in August, and now have a full time boyfriend also, his name is Brandon. Go check out my facebook and stalk him. ;) But to make it a little bit more complicated he lives in Livermore, about 40 minutes away. So this is my excuse for the lack of posts.
In other news. My dad also got a full time job! This is an answer to many, many prayers. It's hard to believe that the time in our life is over now. Not to say that things are great yet, I mean with so little money for so long we're still working our way out of it, but we all feel so much relief. It's amazing.
So yep, that's whats happened since July basically. I'm loving my jobs and life right now, even though I do feel a bit under the weather today. I'm busy but I don't think I'd have it any other way. My kids fill me with joy and make me laugh, Bath and Body Works is just fun, and Brandon is pretty amazing :) (I'm actually talking to him on the phone right now!)
So I'm going to try to update this more often, but no promises! It's nice being back!
Random fact
I finally sucked it up and went blond. I love it
Until the next one!
Emilie
In other news. My dad also got a full time job! This is an answer to many, many prayers. It's hard to believe that the time in our life is over now. Not to say that things are great yet, I mean with so little money for so long we're still working our way out of it, but we all feel so much relief. It's amazing.
So yep, that's whats happened since July basically. I'm loving my jobs and life right now, even though I do feel a bit under the weather today. I'm busy but I don't think I'd have it any other way. My kids fill me with joy and make me laugh, Bath and Body Works is just fun, and Brandon is pretty amazing :) (I'm actually talking to him on the phone right now!)
So I'm going to try to update this more often, but no promises! It's nice being back!
Random fact
I finally sucked it up and went blond. I love it
Until the next one!
Emilie
Saturday, July 2, 2011
A year ago...
Well it's was just over a year ago that I made it to Malibu, the place that changed my life in so many ways. I'd really like to go back, but I don't know when that would ever happen... Without Malibu I would never have the relationship with God that I do now, and I couldn't be more thankful for that. It's so hard to believe that just over a year ago, on the 4th of July I was sharing my full testimony for the first time with the group... I can't think of a more freeing moment then that.
I miss it
.
God is now my number one. And I don't want to ever go back to how things were before that time. I just wish that everywhere could be my Malibu. And yes I guess I can make it like that, but finding that support system that I had there, that's the hard part. I have and hadn't been surrounded like that besides at Malibu. I mean, having over 40 people who truly care about you and love you with the love of God, that's intense. I have found a couple people like that sense, but not such a big group. Which I guess is quite hard to find in the "real world" but it sure would be nice.
Well besides remembering Malibu, I've just been hanging out these last few days, with some friends and such. I'm enjoying my summer and getting ready to really start work. Both at the preschool and Bath and Body Works.
That's about all that's going on in Emilie's life. Don't you feel all caught up?
Random fact
I can make a 3 leaf clover with my tongue
Emilie
I miss it
.
God is now my number one. And I don't want to ever go back to how things were before that time. I just wish that everywhere could be my Malibu. And yes I guess I can make it like that, but finding that support system that I had there, that's the hard part. I have and hadn't been surrounded like that besides at Malibu. I mean, having over 40 people who truly care about you and love you with the love of God, that's intense. I have found a couple people like that sense, but not such a big group. Which I guess is quite hard to find in the "real world" but it sure would be nice.
Well besides remembering Malibu, I've just been hanging out these last few days, with some friends and such. I'm enjoying my summer and getting ready to really start work. Both at the preschool and Bath and Body Works.
That's about all that's going on in Emilie's life. Don't you feel all caught up?
Random fact
I can make a 3 leaf clover with my tongue
Emilie
Friday, July 1, 2011
A day in the life.
Alright blog world. I've been busy. Since my last update I have also gotten a second job working nights and weekends at Bath and Body Works. So pretty soon you will be able to come see me and buy good smelling lotions and the like. YAY! I have my training/orientation for that tomorrow.
Also, as many of you are my friends on facebook (at least.... I think you are?) you would know by now that my grandma isn't doing well, she fell and broke her hip on Saturday, went into surgery Sunday and my mom ended up there with my aunt and uncle Tuesday. I came downstairs Tuesday at 6:15 to my dad telling me my mom was going to drive up that night with my aunt. I started to help her pack and pretty soon she was on a 9:45 flight to WA. So I then packed her for that and she was out the door by 7. It was crazy. I miss her a lot. My grandma is still having some health issues and needed a second surgery and now we are mostly waiting to see how things go...
Now on a bright note from all of this. My grandpa's (he passed away when I was about four, but I have SO many good memories with him, even at that age) old truck that he used to tow his boats (he built boats) is up in WA. I have been in love with it since I was about 15 and saw it, my grandma has always said that if I could get it home it was mine. Well now my uncle has said that he will bring it down for me in a trailer. I am SO excited. I love this truck. I believe it's a '73 Chevy Cheyenne, but again, I haven't seen it in 3 years. It's a beautiful light blue color and I love it. I know it's going to need work, but I was talking about buying a used car as soon as I could anyways, so I'll just put that money into MY truck :)
So since my mom left I have been helping my dad with taking over the childcare, but I've also been getting out as much as I can. So I have been coming home late and waking up early, but I figure I'm just practicing for when I have a full time job, part time job and am a full time student who still wants to have a life. I mean that's totally possible, right? :) Guess we'll see. If you find a girl passed out in random places, sound asleep, it's probably me.
Random fact
Even though tuna fish makes my jaw and mouth go numb, and also my stomach hurt, I still will eat it because I love it so much. Tuna casserole is probably one of my favorite foods. That I never get to eat...
Emilie
Also, as many of you are my friends on facebook (at least.... I think you are?) you would know by now that my grandma isn't doing well, she fell and broke her hip on Saturday, went into surgery Sunday and my mom ended up there with my aunt and uncle Tuesday. I came downstairs Tuesday at 6:15 to my dad telling me my mom was going to drive up that night with my aunt. I started to help her pack and pretty soon she was on a 9:45 flight to WA. So I then packed her for that and she was out the door by 7. It was crazy. I miss her a lot. My grandma is still having some health issues and needed a second surgery and now we are mostly waiting to see how things go...
Now on a bright note from all of this. My grandpa's (he passed away when I was about four, but I have SO many good memories with him, even at that age) old truck that he used to tow his boats (he built boats) is up in WA. I have been in love with it since I was about 15 and saw it, my grandma has always said that if I could get it home it was mine. Well now my uncle has said that he will bring it down for me in a trailer. I am SO excited. I love this truck. I believe it's a '73 Chevy Cheyenne, but again, I haven't seen it in 3 years. It's a beautiful light blue color and I love it. I know it's going to need work, but I was talking about buying a used car as soon as I could anyways, so I'll just put that money into MY truck :)
So since my mom left I have been helping my dad with taking over the childcare, but I've also been getting out as much as I can. So I have been coming home late and waking up early, but I figure I'm just practicing for when I have a full time job, part time job and am a full time student who still wants to have a life. I mean that's totally possible, right? :) Guess we'll see. If you find a girl passed out in random places, sound asleep, it's probably me.
Random fact
Even though tuna fish makes my jaw and mouth go numb, and also my stomach hurt, I still will eat it because I love it so much. Tuna casserole is probably one of my favorite foods. That I never get to eat...
Emilie
Monday, June 27, 2011
It's official
I am a preschool teacher.
I'm so excited. This is what I was doing all the paper work and doctors visits for, but it wasn't really official until today. I will be starting in July.
I can't believe that I actually got a job as a preschool teacher at the age of 18. How often does that happen? Not very.
Besides that awesome bit of news.... Yeah. I'm boring. I went on an adventure day with my best friend Kevin. It was a lot of fun. We went into Sunol. And as much as I hate hiking we did a bit, then visited Little Yosemite. I have the worst bug bites though. Remember, bug spray next time. Then I made the awesome choice to fall asleep laying on the grass the next day. I have this ability to forget that I am very allergic to grass. To the point that if I lay on it long enough I actually get cuts and lots of itchy red lines. Falling asleep in the grass is a good way to do that. So basically my legs itch like no other at the moment.
My summer is turning out amazing. And even though I'm going to be working for a lot of it from now on, I'm really excited to see what happens. Plus I'll still have the nights and weekends :)
We'll I'm wiped out. So this is goodnight.
Random fact
I'm really stretching myself and trying to grow a little garden in my window. I am very good at killing plants, but so far I have kept an Orchid alive for like 2 weeks, and it's blooming! The rest were just planted tonight. :)
Emilie
I'm so excited. This is what I was doing all the paper work and doctors visits for, but it wasn't really official until today. I will be starting in July.
I can't believe that I actually got a job as a preschool teacher at the age of 18. How often does that happen? Not very.
Besides that awesome bit of news.... Yeah. I'm boring. I went on an adventure day with my best friend Kevin. It was a lot of fun. We went into Sunol. And as much as I hate hiking we did a bit, then visited Little Yosemite. I have the worst bug bites though. Remember, bug spray next time. Then I made the awesome choice to fall asleep laying on the grass the next day. I have this ability to forget that I am very allergic to grass. To the point that if I lay on it long enough I actually get cuts and lots of itchy red lines. Falling asleep in the grass is a good way to do that. So basically my legs itch like no other at the moment.
My summer is turning out amazing. And even though I'm going to be working for a lot of it from now on, I'm really excited to see what happens. Plus I'll still have the nights and weekends :)
We'll I'm wiped out. So this is goodnight.
Random fact
I'm really stretching myself and trying to grow a little garden in my window. I am very good at killing plants, but so far I have kept an Orchid alive for like 2 weeks, and it's blooming! The rest were just planted tonight. :)
Emilie
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The day GiGi was born. Well not really...
But she did come into my life :)
Basically over the past few days something went through my guinea pigs... I started out Saturday with 5, I have one left as of yesterday (poor Bubbles) :( My room got too quite and I didn't want to get another guinea pig and have that one sick, so GiGi the rat was brought home tonight. Girls Group (get it, G.G? ha.) went out to get doughnuts and while sitting there someone said that we should go to the pet store, I had said that I wanted a rat before so we went to the pet store and got a rat. Spur of the moment. But GiGi is adorable :)
Other then that, I haven't been up to much. I had to run around to a lot of doctors and places today and I have some more places to go and call and such tomorrow. Yes there is a point to all of this running around. And it will make it's way onto the blog some enough, but not tonight :)
look at that, a cliff hanger. :D
Well I am wiped out from the last few days. It's been busy, beach trip, today, Monday I did something... I think. Just a lot of running around. I have some more of that for the rest of the week planned out. YAY!
I'm tired. I'm going to bed. :)
Random Fact.
My first 3 guinea pig girls were named after the Powerpuff girls, Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup. One was thought to be named a boy and named Bruno. But then we found out he was really a she and it was changed to Betsy. I felt bad she wasn't part of the group
Emilie
Basically over the past few days something went through my guinea pigs... I started out Saturday with 5, I have one left as of yesterday (poor Bubbles) :( My room got too quite and I didn't want to get another guinea pig and have that one sick, so GiGi the rat was brought home tonight. Girls Group (get it, G.G? ha.) went out to get doughnuts and while sitting there someone said that we should go to the pet store, I had said that I wanted a rat before so we went to the pet store and got a rat. Spur of the moment. But GiGi is adorable :)
Isn't she a cutie?
Other then that, I haven't been up to much. I had to run around to a lot of doctors and places today and I have some more places to go and call and such tomorrow. Yes there is a point to all of this running around. And it will make it's way onto the blog some enough, but not tonight :)
look at that, a cliff hanger. :D
Well I am wiped out from the last few days. It's been busy, beach trip, today, Monday I did something... I think. Just a lot of running around. I have some more of that for the rest of the week planned out. YAY!
I'm tired. I'm going to bed. :)
Random Fact.
My first 3 guinea pig girls were named after the Powerpuff girls, Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup. One was thought to be named a boy and named Bruno. But then we found out he was really a she and it was changed to Betsy. I felt bad she wasn't part of the group
Emilie
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