Workout Woes...

Today was the first day in a few weeks, yes weeks, that I have gone into the gym and worked out. I stopped going during the last few weeks of school (too tired and busy). On the bright side, I have not gained any weight! Unfortunately, I found out Friday that my workout buddy will not be going to the gym until further notice. She is going through some major personal issues right now and will not be going to the gym and does not know when she will get back into the gym (if ever!). I decided, however, even before I heard from her on Friday that I would begin going to the gym on my own because I have to do what is right for me. What is right for me right now is getting into the gym and working out! I feel better physically and mentally everytime I finish a workout. The hard part is actually getting myself into the gym not the working out part. I love to work out, but I have a hard time getting to the gym. I have promised myself that I will go in after I get off work 3 to 4 times per week, rather than getting up at the butt-crack of dawn! I am obviously not a morning person, which my hubby can and would attest to! Now that I am done with school, I can get into the gym and do something for myself that will make me feel and look better. Going to the gym for me is my time to focus on myself (for a change)! It is good to have that little bit of alone time each week.

15 Things You Probably Never Knew or Thought About

1. At least 5 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.

2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone , even if they don't like you.

5. Every night , SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.

7. If not for you , someone may not be living.

8. You are special and unique.

9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

10. When you make the biggest mistake ever , something good comes from it.

11. When you think the world has turned its back on you , take a look: you most likely turned your back on the
world.

12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want , you probably won't get it , but if you believe in yourself ,probably , sooner or later , you will get it.

13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.

15. If you have a great friend , take the time to let them know that they are great.

A Minute: They say it takes a minute to find a special person , an hour to appreciate them , a day to love them , but then an entire life to forget them

Take the time .. to live and love.

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CCCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Glug, glug, glug, glug, glug!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

(Softly in the background you hear, the graduation processional!) Dum, da, da, da, daaaa, daaaaaa...Daaaa, da, da, da, daaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!

Yep, you heard it here first! I am finally done!! I can't believe that I am done. I worked so hard, and the hard work paid off! The final assignment has been turned in, and I am free at last! I did consider wearing my cap tomorrow to work, but I will probably only wear it at home.

I am off to do my happy dance now!!! YYYYYYYYYYYIIIIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Dads out there who had to be Mom too!

The days are long, and the days are hard.

The reward, however, is huge!

The first time your child looks at you and smiles or says "mama" or "dada."

The first time your child hits a homerun or scores a goal and then says, "That one was for you "mom/dad."

The first time your child runs up and hugs you just because.

The first time your child falls asleep in your arms.

OR
The first time your child says "I love you."

Cherish every moment you have with your child because the time goes by all too quickly.

Happy Mother's Day!

A Treat from Home!

It has been almost 7 months since I have been home! That is 7 months since I have seen my family and friends. I have to say that I have been feeling homesick lately, although I have tried not to think about it in order to focus on school.

Recently, my sister came to Oregon for work. She was only here over for two days. She flew in one day and flew out the next. She was suppose to fly into a town an hour and a half away from where I live. Because her flight out of Montana left late, she ended up missing her connecting flight once she got to Oregon, so she found a different flight which had her landing where I am. She got in around 6:00 PM, so it was early enough that we were able to have dinner together.

When I found out she was actually going to be here, I got really excited, not to mention how excited C and H got! We had a lot of fun at dinner. I just wish we could have had more time together. (maybe next time) She will be coming out here again for work, so maybe she will be able to arrange an extra day here, which will be a blast!

The Home Stretch!!!

I know that my last few posts have been about school, but school is where my focus has been for the last few weeks. I am now on the home stretch with just ONE week to go!

My last day is May 14th and then the bottle of wine will be opened (and drank!) and the party will begin! :) I do have more than one bottle of wine, so it may be a big party. I will also have to finish designing my graduation present to myself, which is a story for another time.

I can't wait to finally be done with this program. I will have plenty of extra time once I am done with school to write, draw, read... OK, well, basically everything that I have had to put on hold while in school.

For those of you keeping track, I am now able to count down on my fingers!!! YAHOOOOOO!!!

A Huge Sigh of Relief Cont.!!

Today I got the grade on my Master's Thesis. I got a 96%! I know it isn't a 100%, but I have to make my final grade in the class a little interesting now don't I!!

Two more weeks and two papers to go! Pretty soon I will be able to count the DAYS left on my hands!