Things that annoy the CARP out of me...

I had a good day today, I really, truly did. There were, however, a few things that just ticked me off! The following are a few:

1. My daughter blowing up over the littlest things. *snap*

2. Phone calls that wake up everyone in my house. Who really thinks it's appropriate to call a house before 9:00am??? Don't. Please. K. Thanks.

3. Starting to make cookies, and realizing you don't have quite enough margarine or flour. :/ (on an up note - mom lives across the street!)

4. Professors for online classes who think they are God's gift to professors. You're not. Seriously. And I'd rather have a conversation with someone who had knowledge of the world than someone who had to cite every single word out of their mouths (fingers). Sometimes, just living life gives you an education - it doesn't ALL have to be cited. AND - that is NOT PLAGIARISM!!!!!!!!!!!!! BITCH!. :/ I hate her.

5. People in online classes who wait until Thursday to post their discussion question. We only get FULL credit for replying 3-5 DIFFERENT days. :/ Um....that only leaves three, so YOU are making my grade suffer. Ass.

6. People who lose their temper and then use cuss words in their blog. *banghead*

7. Kids who argue with everything you ask of them. Yes, I was serious when I said brush your teeth, it's 11 and it's bedtime. NO, you can't watch the rest of your movie tonight. NO - it's not crazy that you have to finish it tomorrow. I could just throw it out, and you'd not know how it ended (except you've watched it FIVE THOUSAND TIMES ALREADY!!!!!)

8. People who continue to bitch about my President. Seriously - get over it.

9. Bills. Bills annoy the carp out of me.

10. Missouri Unemployment. I have to call every other month b/c you keep taking it out of the system that I'm a student - or whatever it is you've done this time. I'm getting really tired of not being able to pay bills b/c YOU eff up!!! LOSERS!

11. The kids take turns - Krys, Tristan, and Ave - cleaning the kitchen. Tristan forgets to wash pans. Krys forgets to wash counters. Avery doesn't do either. ALL of them forget to check other counters for dirty dishes, or the sink. And occasionally (like tonight) they mix it up and don't do the things they normally remember. I don't think it's too much to ask to have my kids clean the kitchen. Is it?

12. Algebra.

13. Mother Nature. She kinda sucks sometimes. :/

THat's all the griping I'm gonna do tonight. I think I'm going to head to bed, and wake up in a much better mood. IF no one calls and wakes me up. :/

Be safe and carry on!

~ Misty

Summer classes have begun

I started my summer classes this week. I'm taking my first online class - "Psychology of Gender". So far, it's interesting, and thought provoking! I think I may enjoy it. The only problem is we have to do a powerpoint at some point, and I'm not so good at those....guess practice will make perfect.

The other class is College Algebra. Monday nights. FIVE FLIPPIN' HOURS. Yes, that was NOT a typo. FIVE hours of Algebra. Yes, I'm insane. I just want to get this carpy class out of the way! My professor told me tonight (when I was having problem with fractions in a problem we were doing) that I needed to go back to 'basic math' if they were confusing. Um....'scuse me? Did you just call me STUPID???? I almost walked out. Too late to drop and not lose money, so I'll put up with the condescending witch for a few more weeks. :/

AND - on top of that - after we learned 'the hardest section tonight' she says, "Will you ever need to use this in this class again? or in life? NO, absolutely not". So my question is this, "WHY, oh WHY then, do we have to learn it???" Then I figured it out. To get through the pearly gates....:/ At least I got a laugh.

AND - in addition to beginning my classes, I developed a boil under my arm this week. And not just any boil - a 'carbuncle'. That's a ring of boils - I think there were about 7 total. I had two lanced. From what my brother says - they weren't nearly as bad as his (and I won't tell you where his were located - makes me cringe just thinking about it) but I was in PAIN. NEVER NEVER NEVER again will I disregard anyone who talks about the pain of a boil. And if you've ever seen one popped - gaaahhh - now I know why it hurt so badly. Thank you Lord for taking away the worst of it!!! Now I just have to heal the lancings and keep it clean. I'm hoping to be able to at least lay out poolside tomorrow. Gonna call and ask if I can SWIM (at least in a pool) this week. *crosses fingers*

Yeah....soooo....too tired to type anymore. Gonna call it a night and crash. More later, my 10 dedicated readers! :p

Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

Random things for Friday...

1. My favorite episode of Spongebob is on. Squidward moves to his 'happy town'. "HEY! That looked like Squidward! That looked like Squidward too - in angry mob form!"

2. Took my lip ring out this morning - driving me crazy today. Can't quit biting it. I'll put it back tonight.

3. Going to color my hair this weekend. Too much gray showing. I have two 'streaks' that are driving me insane!

4. Rogan has "BLUE" eyes, and I'm "TWENTY-NINE".

5. Rogan doesn't understand the concept of 'random ideas for my blog'. Guess I have to come up with ideas myself. :/

6. My semester is FINISHED. I have three "A's" and two "B's" for the semester. Dean's list AGAIN! :)

7. I'm taking Algebra this summer. SIX HOURS a night - every Monday. Kinda gives a whole new meaning to "I HATE MONDAYS".

8. Getting my new tree today. I bought a weeping cherry tree for the front yard. Going to put my rock wall up, fill it with dirt and plant all the starts that Kelly gave me! Gonna look AWESOME! :)

9. I just ate golden grahams. It was good.

10. I might get to see my Baby Sammy next weekend! :) I'm so excited! I won't have to mail his birthday presents, AND I get to see him open them! :)

Alright - going back to facebook for a minute, then going to clean this house. *sigh* It's a never-ending job....

Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

Everyone can read this....

so....I'm going to put 'out there' for the world to read: I LOVE MY DAUGHTER. If you EVER doubt it, check this: http://mistryunique.blogspot.com/2009/06/living-with-15-year-old-girl-google.html

Sometimes, I am soooo FED UP with 'attitude' and 'drama' that I VENT. YES- I vent to my 894 bestest friends on facebook. SO WHAT> If I saw you in person, and you asked me how I was, I'd prolly roll my eyes, and say, "Well, I DO have a 16 year old daughter - what do you think?"

SO - for the record. FOR THE WORLD TO SEE: I LOVE MY DAUGHTER!!! She is awesome. She is beautiful. She is SMART. She is PERFECT.

That said, let me add: She is also, "Stubborn". She is "delusional' about SOME things. She is 'frustrating'. AND, she 'elaborates' and 'mis-hears' things. She turnes it around to be the WORST possible scenario. Seriously. A 16 year old girl. Surprised? Me neither. I say, "I don't like what I'm hearing" turns into "My mom hates you". I say, "You shouldn't do that". She hears, "You are so stupid". I say, "I wish you wouldn't...." She HEARS, "GODKNOWSWHATBUTITMAKESHERMAD". *sigh*

So - when I'm posting about the hurricane of my life, and you think that I'm ungrateful, or stupid, or sharing too much - remember, I actually know every single person on my FB page and they KNOW ME. AND - they like a little giggle knowing the pay-back I'm getting - 'payin' for my raisin'' as my mom says.

And as for posting HERE - for the WORLD to see - anyone who has a 16 year old daughter KNOWS how much you love them, but at the same time - want to rip your hair out dealing with them!!! I love my baby girl, but I'm relieved to know that I have three BOYS to deal with as teenagers - I can't handle another "ME". :p

Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

Opposite of Mondays

Was in a pissy mood yesterday, and it has 'slightly' improved today. Did a lot of sleeping today, just not in the mood to 'live'. And by "live" I mean DO THINGS. Just feeling lazy. I'm wiped out...when you spend a day crying all day/night, it takes a toll. SO - I was seeking out friends to make me laugh today, and things to make it better....so in that spirit - an 'opposite of Monday blog'.

Things that make me happy and/or smile:

1. The laughter of my children. One good belly laugh is enough to lift my spirit and make it last all day! And they are SO good at makin' momma laugh!

2. Not having to take finals. I'm not having one in Human Sexuality, and have more than enough points for an "A" in Minority groups, so ONE online test, and two others that are going to drive me insane, but I'll manage! :)

3. My pink rose bush has blooms on it. Granny is thinking of me! :) I think I look forward to those pink blooms more than any other thing about Spring. My constant reminder of the love she had for me. Well, for KENT b/c they were for HIM. *giggle* LOVE YOU GRANNY!

4. Realizing that things are just 'things'. I have my kiddos. I have my husband. I'm lucky enough to have my mommy! HELL, I'm lucky enough to have my Bubby!! So what if my phone was ruined.....it can't love me back (even though multiple texts from friends make me feel love!)

5. I'm going tomorrow to buy a new calendar. I bet I get it on clearance! :) No more 'depending on my iphone calendar!'. I'm going to WRITE IT DOWN. Can't lose it that way! :) AND - I get to use MULTIPLE COLOR HIGHLIGHTERS!!!! THAT alone makes it worth it.

6. New episodes of my favorite shows. NCIS tonight and Criminal Minds tomorrow! :) I have too many shows to list, but those are two I look forward to. Of course SUPERNATURAL will be new Thursday, and I'm worried about 'MY' Dean....;)

7. Having a clean house. This doesn't happen very often, and if it DOES, it doesn't last long. I'm hoping after finals week I'll stay on top of it more....yeah, here's to hopin! :)

8. Being able to pay the bills one more month. Going to sit down tomorrow and make out checks. Of course, it would be more satisfying if my UNEMPLOYMENT papers for last month had come - but, I'll get all $500 and something at once, and that should cover my treatments. Sa-WEET! :)

9. HAVING ZERO PAIN in my back!!! Okay, I exaggerate a bit...there IS still pain, but my new pills are working - so at the sign of any pain, I take a pill and it goes away. Finally not falling asleep from them. Can't wait until I can have my treatments and won't need the pills!

10. Having my friend Angela back in my life! I forgot how much we laughed together in school....we have great memories, and are only making more! LOVE YOU GIRL!

11. Knowing that my best friend who is my twin is getting to go home! I'm praying that it is going to be more peaceful and bring contentment to Kelsey Kay and Caitlyn. AND - Laury gets to be close to momma!!! I LOVE IT!!!

12. Looking at pics of my Baby Sammy!! He's ALMOST a year old!!! I can't believe it!!! That reminds me, I should probably MAIL the presents I've accummulated since christmas....

13. The satisfaction from blogging. I can't really explain it, but I feel like I've accomplished something if I actually post something! Now...if it only made a difference for those reading it.....

Going to bed now to read my book - ooohhh...that's #14. Reading a book for pleasure, and not b/c it's for school!! OH!!! And snuggling with my honey! I love that too.

Going to find a picture that makes me smile and post it....maybe baby Sammy....or roses or something....Alright - found it. Avery with our pet Chicks. I'd like to introduce you to "CHAR-LAY", "Kevin" and "Dug".



Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

If you don't like it, too bad.

I just had the worst Monday. Before you read any further, know that I had a bad day. I KNOW that it could have been worse. I KNOW that people are worse off. I also know that I should be thankful for the good things, but TODAY - today I'm going to complain. Because, by golly, I need to.

1. I received a "C" on the paper I did. I worked MY TUSH off doing this paper. It is honestly the best paper I have EVER written. I "thought" that I had followed the right format - given the notes I took. I guess I just misunderstood....the paper was supposed to be 10-12 pages total - including the title page, abstract, and references. I had three pages with pictures. SO - 14 pages later - I thought it rocked. HOWEVER - I didn't 'double space' the body of the paper, so she gave me a C instead of the A I deserved. She said it didn't really matter b/c I still have an A in the class. Whatever - That was my WORK - my HARD WORK. And it was A quality. She sucks today.

2. Ruined my outfit today. Spilled coffee on my favorite shirt and ruined my favorite pair of capris. I hope it washes out.

3. After my horrible reaction to my paper - I made a fool of myself crying about it. And my husband says, "I can't be consoling - you have an A in the class". I didn't just need to be consoled.....I needed someone to say, "You're right - she sucks and your paper rocked" and leave it at that.

4. I can't fix my daughter's broken heart, and can't let go enough to let her grow up. I either suck as a mother, or I am so great that she just can't see it. :/

5. In all my 'woe is me' I came home and threw my clothes in the laundry with their coffee stains and Kent promptly washed them - YAY - what a great husband. WAIT FOR IT.....WITH my IPHONE in the pocket. :/ I currently have it in a bag of rice to draw out the moisture....which is what every website recommends. I plugged it in and tried to turn it on and saw the apple emblem very faintly. Perhaps it may work. If not, I'm going to cry again.

6. I've been having some MESSED up dreams lately. Messed with my head today. :/

7. Someone kinda 'trashed talked' me on a public forum today. Personally - I don't care what people say about me, but when they question my MOTHER or MY VALUES....kinda get defensive. Especially when I'm RIGHT. :p AND - I'm out there - I'm NOT anonymous. Coward. I let it get to me, then realized that if they are too cowardice to use their name - to put a face to their words - they aren't worth my time. Still pissed me off - b/c it was the 'icing on the cake' for me. Loser.

8. I'm getting good at the whole 'list' thing. Well, whatever. Gets my thoughts out of my head.

9. I worry about my friends far too much. AND sometimes 'friends' hurt me, and I just let them and don't say anything for fear that I'll hurt their feelings. Kinda drove me insane this weekend. SO - YOU HURT MY FEELINGS and I AM REALLY PISSED OFF AT YOU. There, I said it. They know who they are. I know they know, b/c I told them that privately too. Just saying it here b/c I'm complaining about my day, and that just annoyed me 'enough' to make the list.

SO - if you are texting me, or calling me, or I have an appointment or the kids have some practice or game and I'm not there - it's b/c my phone is DEAD. I lost my calendar, and, basically my whole life tonight in the washer. Stupid washer. Tomorrow I'm going to wake up and be happy and embrace the day and celebrate that I finished my Minorities class with an A without taking the final, and that there is no final in my Human Sexuality class, and I only have two finals to really worry about.

Oh - and it's not funny anymore. You know who you are. I don't, but you do. Ass.

Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

10 Random....who am I kidding?

....I'm sure it will be more than 10. It's late, I'm in pain, and the drugs are just *barely* starting to kick in.

1. I'm so impressed that "My Best Friend That Lives Far Away" has been blogging on a regular basis (unlike me :/ ) b/c then I can kinda feel like she doesn't live so far away, and I can share her life a little more. This is a great thing, b/c I really miss her.

2. I found Blase again - not sure if he's still reading MY blog or not (when I actually find the time/energy/topic to blog) but he moved addys and I just realized it - see - just had time to look!

3. I've been drinking water all day - I think I've finally - FINALLY - gotten the hydration levels evened out today.

4. I lost my new glasses. Yeah, that whole, "On the face, or in the case" rule that I preach to Tristan - I don't follow it either. So, I'm using my Avon reading glasses - my eyes are killing me.

5. I've spent entirely too much time on the computer lately - although, I did clean my room today, and the plants were trimmed and fixed and the yard cleaned - until Kent ran over wire that Tristan left in the yard.

6. I'm allergic to cats - and I actually HATE them. I currently own (or they own me) THREE cats - only one I like - and one just had THREE kittens. Sadly, even kitten babies are CUTE and I can't quit petting and loving them. Hence: Rash on my arms, legs and feet. :/ It's worth it though, when they do that whole snuggle-looking-for-food-thing. I want a baby!!!! :/

7. Classes are almost over. THANK GOD. I have ONE more day of Human Sexuality with "Ms. LOUD MOUTH know-it-all" to put up with. I think she has her presentation tomorrow - unless she did it after I left early last week *crosses fingers*

8. Just had to stop and itch and put on itchy cream b/c #6 made me remember that I'm itchy. :/

9. I think I have a test tomorrow - but I missed the review b/c I left early last week to go to the BRAVES game. *sigh* that the Cardinals pulled out their ass and won. Stupid cards. Oh - and I still have that test. Stupid test.

10. Added another major last week. I'm officially seeking my degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Leadership AND a BS in Criminal Justice. I'm so excited! Wouldn't it be cool if this led to a job in the FBI, like on Criminal Minds??? I know it won't happen - but wouldn't it be COOL. Especially if MORGAN was there.

11. Got new meds for my back. First time a pill has 'removed' the pain in years. I'm actually able to sleep at night! Of course, tonight, my brain won't shut off. I haven't figured out why yet though.

12. I'm really sad that there is a little girl who I care a lot about that (has always) is posting things on the internet that are just completely inappropriate. I'd tell her family, but they wouldn't give two hoots in hell. 15 and bragging about the sex she's had and how many partners.....Thank GOD I have the daughter I do - who has self respect, and a BRAIN.

13. FOUR weeks and Laury gets to GO HOME!!! I'm so excited for her!!! And the girls!! AND - maybe they can come visit after the move!!! Stay in Branson with us in August too!!!???

14. I seriously think that someone needs to start a support group for farmville addicts. I'd be an active member.....and I'd 'post' all the stuff I'd learned for others to gather...*giggle*

15. Ever had a song just practically bring you to your knees with memories? That happened to me last night. Twice. In TEN minutes. Wow.

16. We talked about Serial Killers at dinner tonight....somehow my kids all started planning careers as assassins, snipers, etc......Until I started talking about what happens to those people in prison.....cured them.

17. I miss Joe Pancake. He needs to come cook for us!

18. My 'father' was in the state of Missouri all this month. I left school pictures of the kids with his friend he stays with. I didn't hear a peep out of him. Good thing I didn't mention it to the kids. I'm so over him, but the kids keeps asking about him. Sad - for him.

19. I had the BEST feeling this week. Tristan stayed at my mom's last night and beat her in cards - Malice and Spite. 3 out of 5 games. He asked several times today if he could go play more with her. He AND Avery AND Rogan went to hang out to play cards. It sooooooooooooo reminded me of playing Rummy (or Malice and Spite) with Granny when I was their ages. I'm so incredibly thankful mommy is just across the road now, and the kids can hang out with her anytime they want (and they DO want to!)

20. The boys need a haircut. Kent is going to take them Tuesday. I'd go along with the long hair thing again, but they look so NICE when it's cut. Some 'cool' parent I've turned out to be!

21. I just realized I'm at 21......told you my brain wouldn't shut off. Just a few more and then I'll go try to sleep...

22. I took my Iphone into the "APPLE" store in St. Louis. Took 30 minutes from start to finish to FIX MY PHONE. I've had it since October? with a screen that was blurry and faded with lines through it - and 10 minutes is all it took to FIX IT. For FREE. Yes, you heard that right - FREE. I love BOB at the Apple store!! And I'm actually impressed with Apple and their customer service IN THE STORE. Two thumbs up!

23. I've just realized that the rash on my arm has spread to both arms, up to my shoulders.....all in the few minutes I've been typing. Time for Benedryl. NOW I'll sleep for sure!

24. Finals next week - only 3 to worry about - the other 2 are open book/notes.

Headed to bed peeps -

Be safe and Carry on!

~ Misty

I don't know how to feel.

Was awoken by a phone call this morning....bad news.

THEN - got a phone call with GOOD news.

I don't know how to feel. :/ Let me explain...

Last week, I called to get into the pain clinic - I had a great visit - he was sure he knew the problem, but didn't want to treat without an MRI. Went the next morning for the MRI, and was feeling GREAT about the costs (insurance is covering all but $200!!) and was SOOOOOO relieved that I was going to get treatment and a 'cure' for my pain!!! I might live a normal life for awhile!

Got home from the MRI and got a call about my 'female tests'. This was a 6 months follow up from an 'abnormal' pap from before. It was 'low-grade' then. It has since turned to HIGH-grade (precancerous) and I need more tests - biopsy even. The next day the pain clinic called to schedule my Steroid blocks, and I mentioned the biopsy the following week. They called me back and told me - NO TREATMENT until that is all settled, b/c IF it IS Cancer - the steroids will just make the Cancer spread and grow. SO - no pain relief. :(

This morning I woke up to a call telling me that the first tests done showed the 'high risk' strain and that is BAD news - it is most likely that I will develop Cervical Cancer if I don't do something. I have to wait until the 28th to get the biopsy. BUT - they are hopeful - I'm 34, had 'all the children I'm going to have' and getting a hysterectomy would be wise. :( Sorry folks, I just don't feel like this womb is ready....What if (GOD FORBID) something happened to Kent. Seriously - What if Jensen Ackles or *any* New Kid on the Block wants kids when we get together??? *giggle*

So - to sum up - I was excited because I was getting pain treatment. I was devestated to find out I *may* have Cancer. I was excited that my treatment was scheduled, and devastated to know they cancelled it. Devasted to hear it's the riskiest kind, and hysterectomy is an option. Excited to hear my summer school is paid for. Oh - that, yeah - after the call this morning, I get another call. Ozark Action WILL be able to pay for my summer class + books and materials. Of course this is ALL dependant upon my being able to GO to summer school.

I have a 10 page paper due Monday, and I haven't started it. I had some research materials, but I've sinced changed my topic. I do know how I want to do it, and have an outline 'in my head'. I do have ZERO desire to get started.

The porch was power-washed last weekend, and the 'stuff' that goes on the porch is in our front yard - we look like Sanford and Son (more so than usual) and I really need to get it painted. Krysteena is at state competition for FFA, and she wanted to help, so I don't want to start on it. I sorted through all the paperwork in this house last night, to put in the filing cabinet, and it is in piles all over my living room. Again, ZERO desire to put it away. Sanford and Son IN the house today.

SO....I don't know how to feel. I look around and see my friends with bigger problesm, and I feel like a total ass for worrying about mine. And then I feel horrible for being excited about my class this summer being paid for - when other people do not have the money. Happy, sad, worried, relieved, stressed, devastated, etc. What to feel? The scary thing is this: I just want to sit and cry. I don't think I'll fall into a deep depression *crosses fingers*, but I just want to cry today. I think I may.

I'll try to write a 'happier' post later. I just can't today.

Be safe, and carry on!

~ Misty

Things that annoy the CARP out of me...

1. People who don't use their turn signals. SERIOUSLY - braking abrubtly and then looking at me like I'M the one crazy.....puhleeeaze.

2. There are these little mothy-mosquitoey-knatey things that keep landing on my gel screen....when I squish them - yucky black goo....ANNOYS THE CARP out of me!

3. Boys. Stupid boys, with their stupid boy penises. If you don't realize you're one of them - look down. Penis? Then, yes. I'm talking about YOU. 'nuff said.

4. People who talk too much and loud and expect everyone to agree - while in class. Seriously - you're a white-trash, redneck, IDIOT. I'm not agreeing with your toothless mouth. That was harsh, but seriously - they annoy the CARP out of me!

5. Stupid, stupid phone calls that 'give you bad news' and then want to schedule a time (other than NOW) to discuss options. "Why, thank you for making me google every possible scenario and make me plan my funeral....with the HOPE that it isn't necessary".

6. People who don't understand pain. Especially when they don't understand fibromyalgia pain.....it's real. SERIOUSLY. I'll trade you MY pain for your, um...'annoyance' any day.

7. People who want to coach their own kid, but don't realize it isn't just THEIR family on the field. Seriously - keep the babies at HOME, not ON THE FIELD. I paid a LOT of money for my child to learn the game.....when he has to quit learning to avoid hurting the baby you're letting run on the field - it's frustrating. AND, you have NO CLUE how to handle 20 kids alone. Give it back to the people who KNOW the game and can handle it.

8. People who claim to be Christians and pretended to be my 'church family'. If you were a Christian - you'd act like the one who actually carried on a conversation with me - and actually CARED about me. You are not better than me.

9. Myself. I annoy the CARP out of myself. All these little things stirring in my head make me blow-up and get cranky. I hate that. I REALLY do. AND - I'm finding it hard not to be 'snippy' about things that annoy me, hence the blog.

10. MAP testing at school. Teachers stress, the kids stress, and frankly - they are USELESS.

11. Not having a 'last resort' after tonight. :/ *giggle*

12. People who don't send gifts or post things if they 'play games' on FB. No fair. We do it, you should too! Dork!

13. "The Dork". They know who they are. *giggle*

14. People who read this and thought, "I hope she doesn't stop at 13".

15. People who scrolled up to count again. *giggle*

16. Situations that remind me that I need to go to bed....and this is one of them.

Carry on and Be safe!

~ Misty

Harmony's 'make you think' Questions...

1. Tell us about the last time you really got hurt: Physically - I was hooking up my modem, and was squatted down....went to sit down and landed on the leg of my computer chair...right on my tailbone. I screamed so loud - the kids were worried. It didn't hurt again until the next day - and now I'm in constant pain, and ready to start shootin' morphine!! Emotionally - hhhmm.....let's say that it wasn't nice, but he apologized, and all is good! :)

2. What's your oldest possession? I have an embroidered picture that my great-grandma made....and a bedspread. I also have school books and dishes that belonged to Kent's great-grandparents. My oldest personal possession is the outfit that I wore home from the hospital.

3. Do you have any phobias? I have an extreme fear of grasshoppers. Seriously - those are the creepiest things on the planet.

4. What values did your parents instill in you? You work for what you need, as long and as hard as you need to. There are more....I'm sure.

5. What are your plans for Easter? I'm getting up to watch the kids get their baskets, then prolly going back to bed. Oh - we'll do an egg hunt too. Kent is gonna grill some chicken and that's pretty much it.... I don't believe in 'churches' anymore - so that's out.

6. Tell us about 3 fads from your teenage years. BIG hair, rolled jeans, and TROLLS.

8. Tell us what is the most important attribute in a lover. Everything Kent is.

9. What new piece of technology have you resisted buying and what would it take for you to change your mind? The Kindle....not sure I really 'get it', but I'd take one if it was free - just to try it and write a review! ;)

Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

End of the week...

So the last two weeks of school have been busy - tests, papers, presentations. I completely bombed my presentation for Postive Psychology - I had it together the week before, but when I presented a week late, I just stumbled and stammered and sounded like a fool. ME - TALKING - in front of a group!

Talked about Older women and Younger men in my Human Sexuality class....I'm all for that....NO - wait, I can't be - Kent is OLDER than me ;) JUST KIDDING - I love my man! But this led to how older MEN are proscecuted far more often than older Women when they are with kids younger than the age of consent. The "teacher" from Willow who was arrested and charged with a LOT of charges - is listed on the family watchdog site - proscecuted for ONE count of 2nd degree sodomy. Makes me sick. Had it been a MALE - he'd be locked up. Freaks.

Nothing really exciting in my other classes....just the usual. Our school's weight loss challenge started - the first week I lost 7 pounds, this week nothing - but I didn't gain either. :/ Hopefully will do better this week.

So, we left for North Carolina on Wednesday evening - after I took my workforce issues test. Drove for a little over 13 hours straight. By the time we got here, I couldn't walk. My back was hurting so bad!! I'm going to contact the pain treatment center when I get home - gonna have to. NOT looking forward to the drive home :(

Spent time with my Aunt Marlene and Uncle Philip....Melissa and Carlee came over and Carlee is the cutest baby girl EVER!!! She has latched on to Avery - as most kids do! And she's 'playing with her friends' and 'I love my cousins'. AND she has an accent just like Melissa's and I LOVE IT! :) My favorite-est cousin Scotty will be here Sunday and I get to meet his wife. I'm trying to keep an open mind, but no one is good enough for my Scotty! :p Seriously though - the family loves her, so I'm sure I will too!

We went to Mystery Hill today - I'd share the link to the place, but I don't really want to recommend them. It was $74 for the 'tour' of the place....sheesh...what a JOKE. The kids DID enjoy it though! I think the adults didn't need to go through. Tristan got car sick on the drive up - a CURVY mountain rode, BEAUTIFUL views, but nasty curves. He said afterwards "getting sick was SO worth it!!!" So, as long as they had a blast and made awesome memories!! I'll post pics when I get home! They had a 'vortex room' where gravity worked differently. Balls rolled uphill, and water flowed uphill....and it felt like it was pulling you down when you tried to walk. Then we had a bubble room - the kids got to be encased in a huge bubble - they liked that too. Then we had a great lunch and came back to the hotel. The kids went to the 'gym' in the hotel - by gym, we mean, 4 machines. One weights, two treadmills, and one bike. WOW. Now, everyone is snoring except Tristan, JJ, and I.

Tomorrow we are going swimming, then the kids are going out for pizza with Uncle Philip and I'm going to party with Melissa! :) WOOHOO!!! Then BBQ on Sunday with Scotty and his wife, then we are heading home!

Alright, signing off and goign to try to sleep some more....was wide awake when it was time to try earlier!

Be safe and carry on!

~ Misty

What to do? What to say?

Trying to come up with something to write about...googled all kinds of 'topics' things. Came up with a lot of 'areas' to blog about, but nothing that fit ME. Sometimes I could write for hours, and other times - I can't think of a thing to write.

School has been good the last couple of weeks - nothing 'huge' to talk about. In my minority groups class - I had a classic "Obama hater" who chose to pick a fight with me. I put him in his place in one witty comeback - and the professor was impressed, I think. I hate idiots. I really, really HATE idiots. I don't care if you don't like him - he IS our PRESIDENT. Live with it. I lived with the 'Dubya' fiasco for 8 years.....get over it.

Two weeks ago Wednesday....I came down with a cough....the congestion set in by morning, and the ears were throbbing. I've officially had this 'crud' for almost 2 weeks. I've had friends tell me that I should go - or should have gone....to the doctor. Antibiotics won't help - maybe with the ear infections, but I practice a 'less is better' approach to those - given the problems my kids have had with them. The ears aren't hurting anymore, and I have my voice back - to the chagrine of a few....:p I postponed my presentation in Positive Psych b/c I had little voice, and still felt completely cruddy. I missed two classes this week - and I don't ever do that!

Got a new laptop this week for school. I think for around the $400 I spent - it's going to be a GREAT help for me. The only drawback is that I can now watch the TV while on the laptop. Or lay in bed on the laptop. Must remember to keep depression in check and NOT live in my bed! I don't think this will be a problem, as I'm pretty happy lately! I do love doing my homework on the couch instead of at the desk....has helped my back pain immensley....Sa-WEET! :)

Watched a few episodes of 20/20/48 hours/dateline/60 minutes this week - all about husbands killing their wives b/c of affairs. Let me just say this - I'm happy I have the husband I do, b/c he would NEVER do that!!! Those shows make me sick - I can't imagine getting a thought in your head that murder would be easier than divorce....SERIOUSLY? When confronted with the options, you chose KILLING someone over a divorce? REALLY? I've been around a lot of people who have divorced - and while it isn't the BEST option for the kids - it's WAY better than MURDER. Dumb@sses.

Slightly addicted to farmville this week. We can collect gold this month instead of valentines. I'm currently #1....but that changes every few minutes. I have almost 400 - and that's after 2 days. What can I say...I like being #1!!!! Also another reason the lapop is a blessing/curse. I can check my gold status from the living room or bedroom....I know...jealous, aren't you!?

Going to bed soon....Kent is home after a week of working out of state, and it's nice to have someone to snuggle with again. :) Have I mentioned that I love my hubby? Cuz I do...he's pretty hot....:p

Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

Yeah....

I'm going to write a blog tomorrow about procrastination.

Carry on and be safe...

~ Misty

Google me this...

Being sick since Wednesday, and spending all this time at home - I have found some interesting 'tricks' or 'funnies' to occupy YOU. Check them out. My personal favorite is the Me in 10 years....LOL. Post others, if you know any! :)


1. Go to google and type in "ewmew fudd' and hit the "I'm feeling lucky button"

2. Go to google and type in "Where is Chuck Norris" and hit the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button.

3. Why are me....and see the list of 'suggested searches'. (this is for Blase)

4. Why does my husband (daughter, son, etc).....

5. Type in "Me in 10 years" and hit the 'I'm feeling lucky" button *LMFAO*

6. Type in "Google Loco" and hit the "IFL" Button.

7. Type in "Google Gothic" and the "IFL" button.

8. Type in "xx-piglatin' and the "IFL" Button.

Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

Erin Pospisil

For my best friend Carolyn, who doesn't sleep at night, like the rest of us. She's always missing Erin....

A video made by her little sister Amber....Erin - can't wait to meet you - come home.

HEY YOU!!!!

PHANTOM CALLER!!!!

Whoever called me tonight, and promised an 'email' and "call me back if you want to". Um....I haven't gotten an email on ANY of my accounts, and your call was 'Out of Area" and *69 didn't work.

SO - if you REALLY want to contact me.....call again. Or use the RIGHT email.

Carry on and be safe...

~ Misty

Random thoughts...

1. I wonder why I never really got into the X-files when it came out? I'm starting at season one and watching through (I've done that with many shows) and I'm liking it. Of course....the hair and clothes are GREAT.

2. Going to see my best friends next month! I miss them!!

3. While I enjoy the look of my lip piercing, I can't quit chewing on it, despite getting the smallest hoop or using a post. I may take it out tomorrow, for just the day.

4. I have two zits on the inside edge of my nose. Most painful thing ever.

5. Joined a weight-loss challenge today at the college. Four of us - starts March 1. Guess I'm going to have to break out the Wii fit again! :/

6. My daughter got BEAUTIFUL roses for Valentine's day. I'm a little jealous - but then i remember - they die. Waste of money.

7. I have three cats - and I'm allergic. I need to get rid of two of them - the third one I love too much.

8. I got new shoes this weekend - two pairs, actually. I'm not a 'shoe person', but I have to admit....I like how I feel in new shoes.

9. I don't understand why people are obsessed with watching the Olympics. Maybe that's b/c I've never been a 'sports person', but I don't get it.

10. There wasn't a new episode of Criminal Minds tonight, and I felt completely lost without it. :/

I guess that's it....the other stuff on my mind, I'm not blogging about. My MOM reads this!!! LOL Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

10 things that really make me HAPPY.

I said I'd do this....I'm in a MUCH better mood today, so here goes....

1. My NKOTB DVD has been shipped....should be here in a day or two. CAN'T WAIT! :)

2. My mom sold her house...closing is Friday. (actually, I'm not really sure how this makes me feel - it's been ours for 31 years) BUT - my mom is happy, and that makes ME happy.

3. I'm eating chocolate chip cookie dough. Yummmy....mmmm....

4. My bills are all paid. FINALLY - I'm caught up, and that makes me happy.

5. My puppies are getting their hair cut today - and then they will be pretty, and smell good, and I can get puppy luvins'.

6. When Kent takes Rogan to school at noon, NO KIDS until 3:00pm. :)

7. I'm going to KC for Spring break - and I'll get to see all my best friends that live far away. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!

8. I received over 400 Valentines on farmville. I felt the love....:)

9. Kent's making dinner tonight. That ROCKS.

10. Did I mention that my NKOTB DVD is on it's way? Cuz that REALLY makes me happy!

Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

10 things (or more) that really TICK ME OFF.

1. People who think that 'being nice to your face' and 'backstabbing you when you turn around' is what makes a Christian.

2. People who bring up random 'carp' in class that has NOTHING to do with the subject at hand. Really? Tanning = racism?? Mail-order-brides = ??? um....yeah - I can't even IMAGINE where that came from in the discussion we were having.

3. People who don't text back.

4. My kids not picking up their JUNK and putting it away. They didn't used to be pigs.....not sure how it got this bad.

5. People who think that everyone in the world is reading topix, and they care about what it says about you. QUIT bringing it up in every class - this is just showing everyone that you are an attention whore.

6. Falling asleep and missing the visit with my friend that I was looking forward to. My fault....but it still ticks me off.

7. Being the 'bad cop' at home. COME ON - I made a decision - please help me enforce it. If you don't agree, let's talk after they are in bed, and compromise about it then - not in front of them. I'm tired of being the wicked witch.

8. My iphone screen is still foggy. I don't wanna pay to fix it. It was like this when I got it....and I'm tired of dealing with them.

9. I"m really, REALLY ticked off that all my friends moved away. :( more SAD than ticked....but seriously - what's the deal? I know, I know....it was all for the RIGHT reasons, but I don't have to like it.

10. Being in pain. Always, always....in pain.

Alright - my blood is boiling.....later I'll post 10 things that make me HAPPY. Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

The week in review...

...late again. LOL - Most of my classes were cancelled last week, so I didn't have much to write about; however, I do now! :)

Soooo.....Monday and Tuesday classes were cancelled. Wednesday I had 'workforce issues' and we went to class (this is with the 'first-time-teacher') and went over our chapter. She gave us our questions at the beginning of class, and then informed us that there were a couple questions that had two different answers (I found them, and wrote the page numbers last week) and that the key she was going by was wrong. SO - she doesn't think these questions will really help us, but is going to let us do them anyway. *puzzled look* THEN - we watched "Liar Liar" with Jim Carey. Well, THEY watched it - I went home. This chapter was dealing with ethics in the workplace, so I get the connection - but....nah, would rather be at home.

Thursday was "Positive Psychology". *sigh* We had two great presentations - they set the bar HIGH for those of us who follow.....I hope I do as well! Part of this chapter was concerned with relationships, and how other people affect our moods, and our health. Our 'reaction paper' (where we write at the end of the class) was about that - "Do you agree or disagree that relationships with people affect our health - why or why not - use personal examples from your own life". Whew....wrong topic for me - especially given who the teacher is. Now remember me mentioning that this professor's daughter is the one who fired me from my last job? WELL - He is also a Deacon from that church. And if you have read my blog for very long, you know how that job affected my health, and my life. I wrote a VERY honest response - and I'm curious now as to how he is going to treat me next week. :/ I'm positive that the people who attend that church don't even think about how I was completely 'shunned' when I lost my job - except those who are doing it on purpose. I just hope it was an eye-opener. I'm not the first employee who has been treated this way, and I'm sure I won't be the last. And I'm DEFINITELY not the first church member treated this way. The saddest part is that I just have no need for church anymore. None. I love God, and I want to follow his word, and live a good life - but I don't ever see me being part of a congregation ever again. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice....shame on ME.

So - Valentine's Day was this last weekend. Yeah...we haven't celebrated V-day since we met in 1995...well, we met December 23, 1994...and I had Nanny make a "Death by Chocolate" cake for us for V-day. Of course, I used that as an excuse to get Nanny's cake!!! I didn't give two hoots about the holiday! SO - for V-day this year - I ordered NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK'S new DVD set for myself....Kent got...um....yeah - nothing. We took the kids to Barnes & Noble, and they each got to pick out several books. The fact that my kids choose BOOKS over anything else for a present - makes me PROUD. And they are GOOD books! I usually get my mom carnations - but didn't find any this year - so I got her a snickers bar. Which, really, is WAY better than flowers!!! RIGHT??

I've been doing a lot of research about fibromyalgia lately - this is what I'm sure I have. The doc thinks maybe so (she put me on all the meds for it) and I've decided I'm going to educate my readers about it. No one really 'gets it' unless they know someone with it. My pain is usually in my lower back and hips...I think it stems from wrecking the van when I was preggo with Rogan, and then I fell down the stairs three times in the next year, crackin' my butt bone. That coupled with the enormous stress I was under working for Mr. 'I'mbetterthanyou'. Some days my neck and shoulders just HURT. And the top of my check into my neck. Occasionally my knees hurt - but my arms....oh man, my arms are KILLING me today. It hurts to lift them. And it's a pain you can't really describe. It's just THERE. I'm posting a link to the mayoclinic....read all about it. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/DS00079

Alright....Gonna try to get some energy together to vacuum. I'm thinking I can't, so I'll end up playing on farmville, and eventually finishing my homework that is due tonight. Stay safe and carry on!

~ Misty

People are Crazy.

So I've been trying to come up with a 'topic' to blog about....not many things happening this week that is fun, or entertaining...EXCEPT - every morning this week I've awoken (awakened?) to my eyes swollen, rash on my face, sneezing, etc. Finally went to the doc this morning, as my eyebrow piercing had embedded in the swelling, and we had to dig it out - it's now infected. Thanks Mr. Allergy man. :/ SO - a healthy dose of steroids, benedryl, and antibiotics - and I'm feeling much better.

Then, as I sit and worry about paying for the doctor (I knew I had to be SEEN - they won't just give you meds!) I posted on facebook. What do I get? Smart @ss comments. Or, commenT. Seriously - if I didn't want to see when or how often someone posted, I'd remove them from my feed. Why do YOU care when, or for how long I'm online? For the record - my computer is in the dining room - which is smack-dab (yes, I think that's a real word) in the middle of my house. Centrally located to keep tabs on my kids while THEY are online - they each have an hour of 'play time' and I'm a hyper-vigilant monitor of internet use. My homepage is Facebook. If I see someone has responded to a post, and I'm not busy - I'll stop and check it. Some days I just don't have time to play, but most days I keep my sanity by being a part of my 780some friends' lives. Don't like seeing me there - GO AWAY.

Speaking of which - I can totally see why they think I'm always on there - farmville started with the "Valentines" thing this week. It's like an obsession to be the first to click for a 'bonus' or 'collectible' or 'Valentine" or best of all - "A Valentine PRIZE". And besides - I've gotten 188 Valentines so far. I feel the love! And who doesn't want free love man!!??

When I left class tonight (early - and I'll explain in my end-of-the-week blog) my windows were frosted over. No biggie - started the van, kicked up the heat and defrost buttons....and realized it was INSIDE the van. I had to scrape ice from the INSIDE of my van. NONE on the outside - only the inside. Weird. Couldn't even tell Kent about it when I got home, b/c everyone except the daughter child was asleep!

I think tomorrow, I'm going to stay after class and write the paper and get an article for my class from tonight. Then I'll be done with all the work in THIS class and can start on my Positive Psych paper. Good plan. We'll see how the benedryl is making me feel...

Starting to worry that no one is reading my ramblings....if you are reading, post something to me! If I get enough readers, I'm going to figure out that whole "get paid to blog" thing I've heard about.

OH - and it's Valentine's Day this weekend. WOOHOO!!! YIPPEE SKIPPEE!!!! Oh, wait, I'm not a high school girl anymore.....I haven't celebrated Valentine's day since I met Kent. 15 years ago. I always get the kids something - but we've never found a good enough reason to waste money on flowers that will die, chocolate that.....wait - CHOCOLATE IS NEVER A WASTE.....stuffed animals that take up space, or any of the other gooey-schmooey carp you can get for a loved one. I have more jewelry than I can wear at one time, and Kent's just not a lovey-dovey kinda guy. I did tell him though - he's buying me NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK's new DVD set this year. He asked today if I had received it yet, or should he intercept the mail and wrap it. I told him to bite me. See - what a day for lovers....*rolleyes*

I guess the kiddos will be heading back to school tomorrow. This is a great thing, as we were all going crazy cooped up here for 4...5? days. We all got a break the other night - they stayed at Grandma's house (well, 2 of them did) and it was soooo quiet here! I'm sure I can't say the same for my mother's house....*giggle*

Getting the tax return this week. Looks like the bills WILL be paid off, and then new clothes for the kiddos! Won't be lookin' like orphans anymore! This is a good thing. I think I may even get a pair of shoes....I haven't had new shoes....well....I can't remember how long ago. That's sad. WAIT! Maybe I'll splurge and get a PURSE too. I'm sooooo NOT a shopper. I'd still be wearing stone-washed jeans (with rolled legs) and sweatshirts if I could get away with it! Oh, wait....that's pretty much my wardrobe now - minus the rolled leg jeans.

So, I've blogged enough tonight. I feel accomplished. Gonna go crash. (translated = the benedryl is kicking my tush) Stay safe, and carry on!

~ Misty

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Reality check people!!

I have a few thoughts to share tonight.

1. If you have to ASK why you 'haven't been friended' on facebook - chances are, you aren't a friend. In fact - I really don't like you. There is a SMALL chance that I just haven't seen you on fb.....but if you'be been on there a LONG time, and you have family on my page - AND - you vandalized my car and threatened to beat me to a pulp in high school - ummm......yeah....I don't like you. Get a freakin' clue.


2. If four different people tell you that your boyfriend is sleeping with your best friend - chances are, your boyfriend's story of 'being friends' isn't believable. He's using you. Get a clue, and let me punch him out. I know YOU can do it, but I would get major satisfaction b/c she's a total bi-otch that needs a 'putting her n her place' punch.

3. If you attend a church, and you feel like you can't speak to a 'former church member' when you see them in public - chances are - you are a hypocrite. Everyone deserves respect. EVERYONE.

4. If your name is Shawn - you need to STFU. Just sayin'. *giggle*

5. I'm sure there are more things to 'correct you' in your thinking, but it's late, and Kent is out of the shower.....If you are reading this, and it applies to you - I'm not REALLY sorry, but kinda sorry - only if you are from #2. ;)

~ Misty

End of the school week...

So my school week is over. An interesting week was had by all. I mentioned that my "Human Sexuality' teacher was a 70 year old woman....I think I LOVE this class. She's been married twice, and had children, and a Sch-load of life experience. I'm learning a lot in this class. And not really about 'sex', but about 'life', and 'marriage', and how to communicate effectively. There was a young girl in another class this week who said she dropped her class as soon as she met her, 'there is NO WAY I'm learning about sex from an old lady!' she said. I don't like that girl. Give me a woman with life experience over a younger, less experienced, 'clinical' woman any day!!! Because of her class, I actually had a great conversation with my husband that ACCOMPLISHED something!!! Thank you Ms. Nickle.

In my minority class, we laughed, we raised our eyebrows, and we laughed some more. This professor isn't really suited for teaching (so far) but he makes us laugh - and I like the people in the class! AND - he FINALLY realized what I am. "YOU'RE CHEROKEE!!! THAT'S IT!!!!" Umm....duh?

Social Psychology rocks! I'm loving this professor - he makes us laugh, and teaches at the same time! And there is a bit of teasing. He knows my Father-in-law, and I promised him wine to forget it. THAT got a lot of laughs! (My FIL owns a winery!)

In my workforce issues class....this is her first class she's ever taught, and is really nervous about it. At first I was a little leary of being her guinea pig, but after two classes, I like her - I really, really like her! We go over the chapter, and have a quiz.....and those questions will be on the final!! This week, we watched "Yes Man" b/c it dealt with.....um, I'm not really sure how it applied, but whatever! :)

Then there is my Positive Psychology class taught by the father of the girl who fired me from the church. Yep, AWwwwwKWARD!!! Actually, it hasn't really been a problem. He's a great teacher, and I really am learning things. I love it when my mind is forced to think.....and this class is about POSITIVITY. I always need more of that in my life!

Alright - I didn't realize this didn't post, and I'm finishing it Sunday. SO - this week, I'll try to publish it on FRIDAY like I planned on....:)

~ Misty

My greatest Wishes....

1. ....when people passed away, you knew EXACTLY where they were going, so you can rejoice, and never cry.

2.....that you could make people laugh, and all their problems just faded away.

3....that when I watched those true crime shows, and cold case files, and see the posts from missing and exploited children - I could just KNOW the answer. What happened, who did it, how, and where to find them. :/

4.....That when my children were sick, sad, or not happy - I could magically make it go away with a wiggle of my nose, or a blink of my eyes.

5....That Jensen Ackles would show up at my house, ready to take me away from all....*THIS*.....at least for a day or two. ;)

6.....That New Kids On The Block would send me tickets and backstage passes to all their shows, and invite me and my daughter and friends to hang with them. HEAVEN!!!

7.....That so many people read and RESPONDED to my blogs, that I could post interactive posts, and learn about them. (besides Blase, I already know and love him!)

8.....That I could find my way back to God. Hypocrites, and circumstances have left a huge void in my life, and I hate that. At least I recognize that - it's a first step - right?

9....that my perfect job would appear after I get my degree. This one COULD still happen.

10....that no matter what memories she has, my daughter-child will always love her 'mother', and give her the proper respect. 9 months and delivery deserves at least that.

11.....that, God willing....Kent and I can always work through whatever problems we have, and be the best parents possible.

12....That grasshoppers die a slow, painful death and I never have to see one again.

and...

13....My father will finally love me. And my children.

~ Misty

Monday in the life...

So Avery is home from school with ear infections. He had a fever on and off for the entire weekend. Cried himself to sleep Friday night with the 'beans' heated and on one ear, then the other. He's been pretty ticked at me all weekend b/c I wouldn't let him play outside in the snow. :/ Sorry buddy - fever + ear pain does not get you a ticket to play OUTSIDE IN THE SNOW. Took him to the doctor's today and he was laughing, and being silly - couldn't even tell he had been sick. "Praise God" as Doctor Ellen says...*giggle*

Rogan got to go to school in his 'jammas' today and take his Build-A-Bear in HIS jammas for a teddy bear picnic. He's been asking for over a week "is this the day I wear 'jammas' to school??" I can't wait to get home tonight and hear all about it!

I'm waiting for my class to start - currently listening to "Queensryche" on my iphone and ignoring the people sitting next to me. Come on, I don't have to talk to you EVERY time I see you. If I had something to talk about with YOU - I'd do it. As it stands, you give me the heebie-jeebies and I can't hardly stand to look at you, let alone smell your breath and TALK to you. *giggle* That wasn't nice.

I thought the sch-load of homework that my professors assigned was a bunch of CARP, but after working on it, I realized that I actually KNOW what's going to be talked about tonight in this chapter. That's good. Sneaky professors teaching us stuff and stuff.

So, I'm off to "Human Sexuality" to learn stuff. I haven't even looked at the chapter yet, perhaps I should read some before class starts!

~ Misty

Blog...schmog...

So I haven't been blogging for awhile now. Something about November-January is just a lousy time for me. This year was compounded with finals and papers to do, and then I just didn't want to WRITE anymore!!

We've considered (and by "we've" I mean the doctor and I) Fibromyalgia as the cause of my pain....I'm pretty sure that's what it is. The meds help some days, other days - I just suffer. Today is one of those days. My arms/elbows are so sore, it hurts to lift them. Everytime I stand up, I feel like someone is stabbing me in the lower back. Taking the pills isn't working today. Darvocet, flexeril....nottouchingit.

I have 5 new classes this semester, including "Human Sexuality" that is taught by a 70 year old woman. She is blunt, honest, and HI-larious. It's my favorite class. In two of the other classes, we are doing a quiz or writing assignment every week in class - and in the other two - we have homework every week. I've been "Doing said homework" for about 8 hours now. I know for sure a couple things. FARMVILLE will not harvest itself, and the homework doesn't 'magically appear' while I'm farming on Farmville. *scratches head* I did actually GO to the website, read the article, and the 3 questions to answer. Just haven't opened the word document to write the answers. Yep - I'm THAT much of a procrastinator. Sue me. ON the up side, I completed a collection, and found 7 other collectibles today. YAY ME!

The girl-child has a boyfriend now. He's adorable, and gets along with the boys. This is probably b/c he comes from a family of SEVEN kids. They just had a new baby last week. I'm soooo jealous. "incept" it was a boy.....and there's already too much testosterone in this house.

Finally talked the older boy-childs into haircuts. Avery actually looks like a BOY now. I thought the long hair was great, but I think he got tired of hearing, "OMG - you look JUST like your mom at that age". (don't tell Ave, but he looks MORE like me now! ;) )

Trying to decide whether or not to mail school pictures to the father-person. Again, something about this time of year. :/

Got to see My Margie back in December! She's a grown-up now and has babies of her own! She is so beautiful and loving, and the best mommy!! Made me cry to see her - I'm so proud of her!

After I quit weight-watchers last year, I gained back the 13 pounds I had lost. +2 lbs. :( WELL - I'm proud to announce I am 15.2 pounds lighter, and lower than I was when I quit. Not doing anything special - just watching my serving sizes, and walking more. Parking far away from the school, from Wal-Mart, etc....and not eating all that JUNK. AND I have since found out, the Cymbalta I take for the fibro has a side effect of being an appetite suppressant, so that might be a helper too.

My mom had an auction. She sold all her 'clections, and most of her furniture. The house is for sale, and she has moved into Senior Housing. Being the emotional person I am - and this being the worst months of the year for me - I should NEVER have gone to the auction. That hurt. I haven't been to the house since she moved out, but I have a feeling I'm going to lose it. I do have to admit - her new apartment is just across the road from me now, and I see her more often. AND she seems happier. AND - she made me dumplings today, and I'll eat them for lunch tomorrow and forget all about the anxiety of the sales. LOL

My nephew ran away from home. At least he enrolled in school in the new town he moved to. The whole thing makes me sad. I miss him.

When you raise a child to speak their mind, be careful. One day, they will, and you won't know what to say. Girl-child had me speechless today. That's a first, right?

I miss my baby Sammy. I saw him at Christmas, and he's sooooo big now. I must, MUST make time to go spend with him and his mommy.

I am a great-grandpupmother.....did that make sense? My dog's daughter had puppies. She was my 'grandpuppy' and her puppies are my 'great-grandpuppies'. I should make time to go see THEM too. AND Caro-lyn and the babe. I miss them too.

Well, posting random junk like this has made my brain start working again, so I think I'm ready to REALLY do my homework, and has motivated me to making blogging a priority again. :)

~ Misty