Baby Talk... ehh

I keep thinking more and more about this topic... but should I? I had a pediatric assessment in one of my classes last week and it opened my eyes. I came to notice that my fellow students who have kids (or raised them) talk differently to the children. It's the tone of voice, the sweet mother caring voice, and it's like they get where the child is coming from. I felt sort of left out, which sucks. I want kids granted, but not now. It makes me wonder if I would make a good pediatric nurse not having this character about myself. Will I eventually learn to talk to kids in a way that is mother like? Ahh all the questions that run through my head sometimes.

Today I went to a class at my gym, cross training, and OH BOY! That had to be the best work-out I have had in a long time. I am glad that I went because it intrigued me to go again. We worked out our abs, quads, and upper body. I guess they switch up the routine every week so it works all your muscles. Tomorrow I'm going to try out a cycling class. I will keep this as a mental picture the whole time ;)

Well enough of my thoughts for now. I think I'm going to finish my book, Vanishing Acts. Maybe!
Night <3 Jenn

Who's giving out my phone number!!

I received yet another phone call for some group/organization in Bozeman trying to recruit me. This time it was a church, last time is was some child sitter thing (I'm not really sure). I can't seem to figure out where they are getting my number, because MSU shouldn't be giving it out. Maybe I have an arch enemy in Bozeman... uhoh what did I do this time! Maybe if I keep ignoring the phone calls they will stop, who knows!

Today was productive, I cleaned my room, washed all my bedding, hung Christmas lights, put up more Christmas decorations, sent out my Christmas cards, and did my online homework. Looks like tomorrow I get to actually enjoy my day and be lazy after class. I have 1 week of school left... where did the time go? Last night I finished my Christmas shopping and wrapped presents... YAY. I still want to keep buying for everyone, but it has to stop somewhere I guess. Tomorrow is back to the gym, I need to bust some moves on the cardio machines!

I'm getting very excited for the weeks to come, seems like there is so much festivities going on. Next weekend I'm going to go to the Bethlehem Night play at the church, I went once years ago and loved the play. The 17th I am going to a Willy Wonka Jr. play at a jr. high here in town. That looks like it will be fun to watch. I will probably take my little sister to both showings and spend some time with her. An old roommate will be home for Christmas so it will be good to see her, I might venture out and road trip to Bozeman to visit out there. I have decided I am only going to work at my current job over break and enjoy the time off, as next semester might kill me (jk). I was going to try for a second job, but why complicate things. I want to go ice fishing, read books, and most of all spend some time with the family. Well I'm going to wrap this up, I'm tired of typing.

Good Night, God bless, <3 Jenn

What's in your wallet? ... Nothing

I went shopping again tonight, but not for myself. I bought more Christmas gifts. I really loving buying things for others and knowing that it will make them smile when they open it. I should be buying textbooks instead right now... I can't afford to be buying gifts... UGH this holiday season stuff sucks. Why couldn't it be as easy as giving everyone a can of soup :)

I wouldn't keep friends very long haha Today was pretty exciting... NOT! But it was relaxing. I passed on class this morning, slept in. I began baking at about 9:30 am... Chocolate dipped pretzels... Dark chocolate, white chocolate, mint, butterscotch, and milk chocolate. There was a few hundred pretzels when I was done. I put them in the freezer to keep before I put them all together for the goodie bags I plan to hand out! Yummm :)

I managed to squeeze in a work out today, 35 minutes of cardio... however I'm thinking I'm going to set a new years revolution to eat healthier as well as work out. Strict diet and hard core working out and I will be fit for summer... tehehe! Lets see other than making tons of pretzels I did fill out a scholarship and send it in! Ok well I'm going to hop in the shower and hit the hay... or decorate the tree :)

Good night <3 Jenn

Letters of Rejection

I come home from vacation to a stack of mail; Christmas cards I ordered, school textbooks, and best yet a letter from City Brew. I thought, hmm that's odd why would they be sending me a letter of all people, I did apply there way back in September, but never heard back for an interview. Sure enough I open it and it was indeed a rejection letter. As if not calling me back wasn't enough haha! That was the highlight of yesterday.

I got to visit my friend in the hospital yesterday and today, she is healing well. I must say she is a kick in the pants on narcotics and coffee :) It strikes me odd how we go through life not realizing how many people we have by our sides each and every day and the lengths people go to when not asked. I get to thinking something who would be there if I were in the hospital, who would come visit, and who wouldn't show up. If any thing it made me realize that opening a door for people, giving the person ahead of you at the store a dollar when they are short, and letting pedestrians cross the street really do pay in the end. I guess I like to see people go that length for me if ever need be, it all counts in the end.

Tonight we put up the tree and put lights on it. I had fun while running to the store for a strand of lights, I bought real mistletoe, a stocking, and a cute snowman thing to hang outside on the porch! We are planning on putting up the lights outside sometime here in the next week!!

I'm going to have to cut this short, I have some massive assignment to kick butt on tonight.. ahh. I got to skip out on working out tonight due to the fact that I gave blood hehehe I know working out is very good, but so is giving blood :)

Goodnight <3 Jenn

Sunflowers and Bullets

I have almost consumed 4.5 oz of sunflower seeds and my cheeks are raw :// OUCH! My brother-in-law is teaching me the skills to play Call of Duty 3 tonight, sick sick sick! I have to learn to maneuver that dang throttle stick ma jig. Vacation ends tomorrow :( Granted I spent at least half my time being snotty, fighting, and arguing with my sister, but hey... what else are sisters for. It's not like my roommates would tolerate my shenanigan's for 4 days straight ha-ha.

Yesterday was fun, spent a good 3 hours at the mall here in Kenewick and got Christmas shopping done for a few people, or at least found a few certain things! My best friend bought me my Christmas/ birthday gift... I sweater dress I'm going to wear for Christmas... GET OUT YOUR CAMERA'S PEOPLE!  Right ha-ha! I have officially decided I missed working out while I'm here. It was something I was beginning to look forward to. Maybe if I get back in time tomorrow I can squeeze in an hour of cardio.


Got two of my assignments finished today. I need to finish one tomorrow night/ Monday and get a scholarship written up so I can turn it in and get MONEY! I cant believe I only have 2 weeks left of school, and then a month of freedom... Really? I can't be that spoiled. Unfortunately I'm going to have to find some sort of work for break, part time or something? Been planning on applying to a home health care position, talked to the hiring lady and it looks possible, just need to get the app in.

Ok going to cut this short, there is brownies and ice cream in the kitchen calling my name... tehehe ;)
<3 Jenn

3 lbs and a blinker

I am down 3 lbs as of today. Did a whoppin 45 minutes of cardio tonight! I feel great :) I leave in two days for Washington, I cleaned out my car today and replaced that blinker bulb that's been out for 2 whole months. I kept hoping I would have gotten pulled over by a cop and tell my sad sob story of how I didn't know how to change the bulb, I would cry and tell him I'm a single girl with no men in my life to show me how to do manly things such as changing bulb lights on a vehicle.... ugh, but I will no longer have that chance, thank goodness :)

I finished this ethics assignment today, I heard from classmates it's supposed to be 5-6 pages in length and mine turned out to be 1 and a half pages, single spaced. Not sure if that's a good thing or not, but I finished the assignment. Taking a little break and eating dinner with a friend tonight before I have to go back home and study study study for a test I have in the morning!! I will pass, no worries.

From here on out I have two assignments left to finish before Thanksgiving break is over. I think while I'm at my sisters house I'll knock those out because I am going to have some down time at some point or another. Or I could start them tonight, well see. I have finished my buying of stuff to bake for the holiday season. I have planned to give goody bags to those I know for gifts this year, except for roommates, family etc. They will be filled with peppermint bark, red velvet cookies, and chocolate dipped pretzels. Also they will get one of my personalized Christmas cards I have ordered :) So ta-ta for now, dinner is almost finished... YUM!

<3 Jenn

90K

Yes that's what my odometer read as I hit the driveway, good luck we hope! My first car I owned had 90K on it when I bought it so I still feel like this car is brand new :) Maybe I'll trade it in after 4 years... if I can afford it when I have to pay back student loans .... eeeek! Tonight I ventured out to try something new, went the Flathead Valley Roller Derby to watch the girls Jam their way to the top! Talk about an awesome show and for a good cause. I was happy to know that the $10 fee to get in goes to the Vets in Kalispell and every event sponsors something different. A classmate of mine urges me to join as "I'd be good at it," but I'm not seeing that balance coordination factor in me. I mean, yes I can ice skate... but not backwards. Throw me on some inline skates and I'll wow you, but them 4 wheel traditional skates are wicked things I tell ya! I could mind boggle someone in those things!

I have finally got my butt in gear and started this Ethics project that's due on Tuesday, got the word from my classmates that it's going to be 5-6 pages long in the end... ahh I shoulda started this last week... oops! I have a test on Tuesday, but I have good feelings about it. Something tells me I'll be okay taking it. No working out for me this weekend, just too busy. I will have to make time to go on Monday and Tuesday before I head out of state for VACATION!!! Woo Hoo!! Okay must get off of here... Good night <3 Jenn