ABCs of Me!

ABCs of Me!

I needed a mental break from work but didn't have much time to write a real post so I thought I'd enlighten you to 26 random facts about moi.  

A. Area Code: 919 - cell phone, residence - 336

B. Bed Size: Queen

C. Chore you hate: Cleaning the kitchen

D. Dog’s Name: Finn. He is a Cairn Terrier and a complete mess!

E. Essential “start of the day” Item: Hot Shower

F. Favorite Color: Navy & Pink

G. Gold or Silver: 100% Silver

H. Height: 5’4
I. Instruments you play: I played the piano

J. Job: Searching :) Recreation Therapist
K. Kids: Not yet
L. Living Arrangements: Mom's House currently. Moving after I get a job.
M. Mom’s name: Rae
N. Nickname: Hammie, Sour Patch Kid
O. Overnight Hospital Stay: Never
P. Pet Peeve: bad drivers, I can't stand someone driving too close behind me.
Q. Quote from Movie: "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup."

R. Righty or Lefty: Righty
S. Siblings: None by blood, but many friends that might as well be.
T. Time-you wake up: alarm is set for 5:10 but I snooze until at least 5:30
U. Underwear: Victoria's Secret
V. Veggie’s you dislike: brussel sprouts
W. Ways/reasons you are late: I have nothing to wear

X. Xrays you’ve had: dental x rays & on my ankles
Y. Yummy food you make: Ribs, chocolate chip cookies
Z. Zoo animals you like: I like Aquariums more :)

Wicked Intentions

One of my favorite songs from the musical Wicked is "For Good." I tend to relate to this song because I think that God puts people into my life to teach me something. I keep seeing everyone's status on facebook about graduation and my looming date at the end of my internship. I keep thinking about jobs and where I will be moving...(again). This thought scares me a little too since there is so much change coming up. I won't be going to camp, my safe haven, like I have the last two summers. I know I will miss everyone and miss the stories and kids, but mostly the relationships that are made with the staff. 

Isaac and I met at camp and I know he was put into my life for a reason. I didn't see our relationship going serious at all. I saw him as a lesson, a stepping stone. It was just a nice perk that I fell in love. There have been other people that I feel like I have been placed in my life, mostly to teach me a lesson and move on, but some have stayed and become a big part of my life. Those we continue to share lessons with, learn with. Those are the ones that have changed me "for good." Others may have changed and shaped who I am, but the ones that have taught me the lessons, those are the ones that God really placed there to me learn from.

So as I move on to the next stage of life, where ever that might take me. And right now it not looking so good to stay around here, I know that I will carry on the lessons from those who love me and we will still be teaching each other and learning each day.

On the Job Hunt

So it's getting close to the end of school and I have to start looking for jobs. Lucky for me the economy sucks!  Isaac and I have been dating over a year a half and I'm tired of only seeing him on weekends. Is it too much to ask that we date like a normal couple? I don't think so, but that limits my search for jobs. I guess we will be crossing that battle when I find some jobs. I'm hoping that soon after I finish at the VA I will be having job interviews and moving to Greensboro! That's my hope anyways! I'll keep you updated!

St. Thomas Planning

I can't believe I leave for St. Thomas in 2 days. With the rush of exams and packing my apartment and the trip and for the summer, time has flown by and our trip is quickly approaching! 

So basically Mom and I are planning to do some site-seeing, Coral World, a submarine ride, a ride on an underwater scooter, and snorkeling in St. John and touring the National Park. Magan's beach is supposed to be the prettiest spot on the island so I think we are going one day. Mom and I have an ocean front room on the first floor, I can't wait to wake up and just open my door to the beach. Mom is really excited about going, but also that we are spending Mother's Day in St. Thomas. And there is an arts and crafts festival going on that day in another city, hopefully we'll be able to go there.

Well that's about all I can tell you now, maybe I'll be able to blog while I'm down there. If not, then when we get back I'll tell you all about it, and if you're lucky there will be pictures :)

What do women really want??

Do women want the good guy or the bad guy? Or even better is there some happy medium! I know I like a little mystery of the bad guy. Not the really bad ones though. But I also want the loving and caring nature of a good guy.  

Women need to be told how much they are loved, and not just once but many many times. Over and over again. We need to feel appreciated as well. Is it that hard for a guy to tell a girl how they feel or write her a simple love note; one she's not expecting. Women are fragile creatures, be nice and keep us safe and tell and show us how much we are loved. We don't need elaborate gifts, just a small reminder of how much we mean to you.

Sensitivity

I'm not quite sure if we are born with how sensitive we are going to be or if we gain this by experiences?  Lately I have realized just how sensitive I have become in the last year to year and a half. Is it because of a certain event, or is it something that I was born with? The people I love the most are the ones that I seem to be the most sensitive about too. Do I really need to get so upset at the little things? I know there are certain things that I should be sensitive about, but not the stuff the am. I'm putting this on my list of things to work on, I'm starting my summer resolutions, no more stress from school, and no more hyper-sensitivity.

Selfish??

I sat  through a presentation tonight by some Marines and ex-Marines and it got me thinking about of a lot of things. Partly because they directly brought up my Dad's old unit which just got deployed. But I can't decide which I would rather have, I know it doesn't really matter at all, but part of me is glad my dad isn't around to be gone for 16 months, because I think, no I know I would give up another 16 months to have him around for the rest of my life, but part of me it glad I don't have to worry about while he's over there.  And there isn't any guarantee that if he was still around that he would still be able to do all the dad things. So am I being selfish that I want him back to give him up again, or that I'm glad he's not here so I don't have to worry about losing him again.