I’m at work, waiting on clients, shuffling around times to try to get to the phone store…but i wanted to tell you something.

I’m going to apply to this.  Whaddya think?

 

I don’t have a faculty member on campus that KNOWS me…yet. But my professor that announced this in class today said she would write a referral…

thoughts?

HOW FREAKIN COOL WOULD IT BE TO BE A DELEGATE TO THE UNITED NATIONS???

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I dropped my phone in the toilet. First thing this morning. So if you’re trying to contact me…well. It’s not gonna happen. I have class, then a quick break to come home and pack a lunch, then work, then a break, then more work. So hopefully during the afternoon break I can go to the Sprint store and get a replacement. I’ve decided to get the iPhone, but I don’t want to be rushed. I hear that the Best Buy has insurance, I’ve got some investigating to do. Anyways, Wheeee!!!!

 

and flop. no phone.

I’m sickened.

Read the grand jury report. I could only make it through 7 out of 23 pages. Make up your own mind. But as everyone/some are lauding Joe Paterno for the empire he built and the lives he has touched and the example he has led for the student body, ask yourself what would have happened if he had not ONLY followed the chain of command, but gone directly to the authorities in 2002.

Would there have been fall out and some disgrace? possibly.

Would the ALMIGHTY Program have suffered? perhaps.

But would he have saved there being more numbers beside the word Victim in that grand jury report? Would he have been lauded as a defender of children and become an ambassader for awareness of such abuse? Would his words that speak of Honor and Integrity ring true? All of it is just conjecture, but I would bet that he would NOT have been retiring/get fired in such disgrace as he did today. I bet if he had it to do all over again, he would do the right thing. Because come on. We ALL know what the right thing is. Don’t we?

That test was horrible. Partially horrible. The multiple choice biographical information was just so nutty. I studied harder on that this time, learning from the last. But the things I thought were relevant, who taught here, who wrote for what publication, who won this…well that wasn’t on the test. Then I just guessed incorrectly on many. But the other sections of the text I believe I did well on. We’ll see. I’ve had such a rigid goal for a 4 point…I think I’ve already screwed that pooch.

I went to speak to that professor after class about one of my papers. We wound up talking about a few more things, she assuaged my fears and anxiety about the writings. I felt great relief as I left her office. I’ll be taking her Southern Women Writers class in the Spring. I’m looking forward to it.

Next up was my meeting with my advisor. Considering our history…I was feeling anxious. But I left there with a smile, and tears of relief bubbling up behind my eyes (fucking hormones) and a beginning plan of study. I asked some questions about classes, got some information about the ones I was enrolled in and dropped and added accordingly. Have a bit of a plan on the intersession and summer schedules, and I’m just feeling much better about her and our relationship. It’s going to be fine. Just fine. Next semester I’ll be enrolled in 18th Century Restoration British Lit, then I have 45 minutes to get to the downtown campus for my night class on Monday which is the Fitzgerald/Hemmingway class. Tues and Thurs are Southern Women Writers. It’ll be a lot of reading. Lots of papers. But I feel like I’ll be ok. We’ll see.

I left there and drove immediately to the doctor’s office. Long appointment that included drawing blood for tests, a nice long visit with the nurse practitioner (who my appt was with) exam, and appointment for 6 weeks to re-visit. Tomorrow I call and schedule my mammogram (first one) and an ultrasound. I also got a scrip for a mild anti-depressant. . . which I got filled at my walmart pharmacy for FOUR BUCKS! Wootwoot!

So. Lots there. I’m ready to figure out what the hell is going on and get it fixed.

I hadn’t eaten all day save some vending machine crackers and hot chocolate, so I drove myself right to Ted’s for a late lunch/early supper and had some delicious chicken and beans and rice. Home now, and if we dont’ have another earthquake, I’ll be asleep before 9.

Tomorrow is homework. I’m ready to pound out some papers. I’ve got several dozen cookies to make for church. There is a mission to the men’s prison that happens this week and cookies are part of it. I’ll drive those out and practice my cantata while in the car. Im missing choir practice this weekend because I already have a Friendsgiving scheduled. Extra practice required to make up for missing!

Happy Tuesday. Peaceout.

Another earthquake last night.

I think I’ve screwed my chances of a 4 point. That methods of research class has turned into a venue for the professor to vent his frustration at the academic establishment, and talk about his publishings…I’ve gotten B/B+’s on the last two assignments. I’m arguing them both, so we’ll see how that goes. And by arguing, I’m stating my case, not being hateful. But it’s depressing, nonetheless.

I have a bigass test in Women in Lit today. 15 authors. I hope the biographical information is implanted in my brain. I’m fairly confident.

Finally!!! My advisor appointment. I went ahead and enrolled, but we may be changing that. We’ll see.

To finish up the day I finally see the ladyparts doctor. I have some anxiety. I have some serious issues that must be dealt with. My hope is that these issues are just aging and genetics and not signs of something more scary.

I’m ready for ALL of it to be over. Im having one of those close my eyes and pretend it’s not happening kind of days.

and it’s only 8am.

and seriously…are the Duggers REALLY having another one???? Hoarders.

A 5.6 earthquake.

That’s what we did on Saturday night.

I’d been good, stayed home, doing some half hearted studying, snuggling with the cats and watching OSU football on tv. I have brunch plans today, my guy is coming over to get my pilot light back on, then choir practice tonight. Not a busy day, but I’ve got to really hit the books and I’m still on antibiotics for the ear infection and just felt like I needed rest. I got into bed, and was there maybe 5 minutes when it hit.

We had one the night before that I slept right through, so perhaps that was why it was the conclusion I came to. It sounded like tornadic winds, my windows rattled…it seemed to last forever.

I have to say…I’m not a fan.

I have images of the Bay area quake in the late 80’s, with the freeways buckling, the  Candlestick Park damage…freaked me out.

Luckily, I had taken some melatonin right before…so I slept through any aftershocks if we had them.

On the bright side, I woke up, realized it’s Fall Back time, and am now enjoying my coffee and Kikimama on the couch while dozing off. Somethings are back to normal!

Happy Sunday! Hopefully it’s quake free!

 

I’m tired. The week, the deadlines, the ear infection, three days FULL of clients (thank you GOD)–Thursdays are long days. Class in the morning, then work until 8. On my way home, I got some dinner, with plans to eat, curl up on the couch and watch some West Wing for a few hours before bed.

We’re in a cold snap right now, it’s supposed to warm up today, but last night was our first hard freeze. Yay allergies. Boo to no heat in my house.

Yeah.

It was on when I left yesterday morning, but last night, apparently no pilot light. I’ve called a guy. My plumber who also does heat and air. He’s never worked on the unit before, so we’ll see. If he can’t work it, I’ll call my other guy. Meanwhile, I just layered up, and pulled out my little space heater I got last winter.

It’s awesome.

It’s not the old scary burn your house down kind. It’s the new kind. Doesn’t get hot. And seriously. I was so toasty in my bedroom last night! Me and the kitties didn’t want to get out of bed. SO not awful. But just another thing to deal with.

Chris and Cindy are buying a house today! I remember my day of closing. I am so thankful I was surrounded by friend like Kathy, and Yarrington. Every step of the way, comforting, reassuring. It’s a big damn deal and I am so proud of the adventure that they’re going on. I wish them blessed easy breezy homeownership. YAY!!!

I need more coffee. I’ve got a ginormous day of hair bangin today, I need to get up and start the getting ready process…but I can have ten more minutes.

Happy Friday ya’ll!!!

Today I meet with my advisor at noon to formally work out my plan of study and get it on file with the graduate college. I’ll also get enrolled for next semester. I’ve got a few classes that will work, I’m trying my hardest not to change my work schedule too much. I’d like to keep it the same until summer school. So, that’s at noon.

I need to hit the grocery for one or two things. The cats are in their pre-winter feeding frenzy. I know everyone in this house is an emotional eater, but dang. Also, we’re having a major temperature drop this afternoon. from the 70s this morning, to the 30s tonight. I need some soup fixins. I think homemade chicken and noodle. Yes. Thats what I’m going to do.

Last night, I felt like crap. I also looked up what my blood pressure meant, as I have never known bla bla over bla bla equals good bad or indifferent. Well folks, Lemme tell ya. My top number was good. It wasn’t perfect. It was in the “prehypertension” section on the graph. My bottom number, however, was in Stage One Hypertension.

The doc didn’t address it. It could be several things, the stress from the class I had just finished, the stress of everyday life, the fact that I’ve been walking around with infection in my body for a few weeks and just generally have felt bad…I go see my lady doctor next week, with my list of things to talk about, so we’ll see what comes of that.

So, all this time, I’ve been waiting on November 1st to upgrade my cell phone. Mine is a refurbished model and I can tell it’s just not as sharp and functional as it should be. I was giddy with anticipation for the iPhone, since Sprint now offers it. I thought, that with my 150.00 discount, my phone would only cost 50 bucks. Not so fast there, bub. From the website, I deduce that I will have to pay 200.00. AFTER my discount. And I don’t know what it will do to my monthly bill…I’ll go into a store and talk to someone but looks like I’ll just sit tight awhile. Disappointed though.

That’s all I’ve got folks. I’ma get up, get around, run my errands and then head to campus to plan my future. I’ll let you know what we come up with!

 

Oh, also, one full day on the mongo antibiotics and I woke up with less ear achey and my eye pain is down considerably! Such a relief!

 

So I got showered and dressed and got into the car and drove the 20 or so minutes to campus and parked and walked in 15 mintues early only to be told, “oh Dr. Carrell is really sick she just called in. (it’s noon) And there –well–there really just wasn’t any way to get ahold of you. She’s really sick”

Fuming.

Beyond disgusted with this woman and her spectacular failings at advisement.

Well, I went to the campus clinic this morning. When I woke up, my whole right side was just throbbing, my eye was even more swollen and the ear, as it has been for several weeks, felt wonky.

Turns out, I have a raging ear infection…it’s like I’m a child again!  I never hear of adults getting ear infections. Also I’ve got some funky sinus. My blood pressure was wonky, the bottom number was high but the top number was good. I have no idea what any of that means. Will google.

The doc gave me some steroid nose spray to use daily, in addition to the netti pot/saline rinse as well as some honkin antibiotics that MUST BE TAKEN WITH FOOD. I don’t know how many people have told me that. So. Hopefully this will go away in a few days.

Explains why I just haven’t felt good in awhile.

Balancing out my childlike ear quandry came the use of my very grown up health insurance and perscription benefits.

That’s a great balance.

What a relief.

I’ve filled my scrips, home now to read and my goal is to perhaps finish a paper.

They’re all coming due and Im just a titch panicky. It will help, the feeling better.