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GRRRRRRRRR

I am seriously getting fed up with all of this spam I keep getting to my blog. Any suggestions?

Also, coming this week/weekend, I will be updating WordPress and making some tweaks around the site. Please bare with me until then. That’s all I have to say right now. I’ll be posting all my gifts from loverboy later on though.

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If you want freedom put your hands up!

Yesterday at school was by far a pretty good night. I only have two sections to do in Computer and I am done with the whole class. I am pretty stoked about that. In English I turned in my essay. The only revisions I had to do was to take the word count down to under 800 which I did. My essay was 797 words to be exact, FTW! He read over it and said he really liked it and couldn’t wait to finish the whole thing.

Last night Rans was supposed to come up but we decided for him to not come up after all. I really wanted a night to just relax and I knew today was going to be busy with communications and math. I’d also have art usually but I’m dropping that horrendous class. It is not enjoyable or interesting to me. Plus, I just wouldn’t get to spend a lot of time with him and wouldn’t be able to stay late in math for extra study time with the professor which I seriously need. So instead, Rans will be gracing me with his presence tomorrow. I’m excited because I miss that boy so much. A lot is going on in my life involving family members and I really could use his support and I need to be held, big time.

So I just thought I’d post a quick blog in between classes. I gotta head back to school for my math class. My essay has been posted to my site under “Kate” so you all can read if you’d like. I kind of feel exposed by posting it but I’m tired of being ashamed for events that have happened in my life that were out of my control. So until next time, later lovelies!

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Everyday is far from ordinary

Last week, while I was out all week from all of my classes, my English professor assigned us a narrative essay to write. He gave us a few options on a topic and we were to come up with our own based upon those guidelines. I chose to write my essay on how my grandma’s death changed my life. The thesis paragraph was very well written and I loved it but beyond that paragraph it royally sucked. It’s hard for me to write about my grandma.

So as I was sitting in my computer class waiting for class to start, I got a new topic for an essay. Basically spending the night and day with Rans made me think of something new to write about. I wanted to write about how my past with males in general caused me to have an “all males are evil” standpoint and how the love and support from Rans made me change my opinion on guys. So ten minutes later, I had a finished essay. The only problem was it was over 1,000 words and had to be under 800 plus, my instructor had not approved the topic.

After computers, I walked into English and immediately made my friend Kathy read both of my essays and tell me which one was better. She picked the one I had just written and when Mr. Hershey went around the room reading rough drafts, he agreed that one was more personable. So now, I have the essay I want and only have to shed a little over 300 words and I’ll be done. Fun. I notice when I’m writing about something I’m passionate about it’s hard for me to limit my word usage. I look forward to fixing that problem throughout this class.

Since it’s February I decided I’d join in the fun of doing the whole 101 things in 1001 days. So, on my sidebar, you will find a link to MY 101 things in 1001 days by clicking here. I’ll put a link up to it on my sidebar.

I just wanted to blog and write about my essay situation. As soon as I have it finished I might post it up here. I really do like it and am proud of my work. I am looking forward to all of my classes but nervous about communications tomorrow. My instructor never e-mailed me back so I’m anxious to see what she will say once I go to class. So until next time, later gators.

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See ya January!

I cannot believe January is already ending. Time really flies. I don’t really have much to say except I am still not feeling that great. I’ve missed all week of classes but thank God for e-mail or else I’d be so stressed because I’d be behind. I really don’t have that much to make up and I was able to talk to all my instructors except my speech class. She will just have to let me know when I go to class Tuesday unless I can talk to her on Monday during her office hours.

So anyways I thought I’d post at the end of every month what all happened and then what I’m looking forward to next month. So here goes.

January:
• 2009, baby!
• Took the COMPASS.
• Went to orientation for Highlands.
• Monster Jam with Rans on the 10th
• Started classes at Highlands.
• 3 Months with Rans!!! <3
• Nick’s 11th Birthday!
• 1 year me & Rans have known each other on the 22nd.
• Papa Shepard passed away.
• I got really sick and missed a week of classes!

And in February I’m looking forward to:
• Valentine’s Day!
• My best friend Jon moving back here.
• Mine & Rans’ 4 month anniversary.

So here’s to hoping February is a kick-ass month for me!

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Double Whammy!

I seriously have been hit by a double whammy. Not only do I have to deal with a death in the family this week, I am also sick as a dog! I did, however, go to the doctor today. I had to because I was feel so awful. Basically I have a severe sinus infection and was given two medications to take twice daily. Sure doc, anything to feel better.

Only bad part about being sick was not getting to spend as much time with Rans as I’d hope for. We did spend time but I didn’t like feeling horrible during that time. He came up Sunday night after work and we spent Sunday spending time together. We had fun, that’s all I can say and just in the nick of time as well thanks to my monthly friend visiting late Sunday night. Wait, that makes everything a triple whammy. On Monday we went out to eat and to Circuit City. I got the calculator I needed for class since Circuit City was having a going out of business sale and I got a new head unit for my car. The lovely boyfriend will be installing the head unit. This one I can hook my Ipod up to so I am uber happy about that. And the rest of last night was spent watching TV with my mom and just chilling. He had to work today but still decided to stay last night to spend some extra time.

All of last night I kept sneezing and he’d look at me and say, “you’re getting sick, baby,” to which I’d just roll my eyes at him. I am a very bad patient. All my childhood was spent getting sick every time the weather changed and when I hit adulthood it suddenly went away and I’m hardly ever sick. So now when I do get sick I HATE IT!

I just wanted to make a quick post. I have to figure out how to catch up in my classes I missed. I seriously hate missing class because then I feel so behind and get overly stressed trying to catch up. Also, this post is pretty pointless if you haven’t noticed. I just feel the need to ramble. Hope everyone is feeling a lot better than I am!! I don’t even think I’m gonna get to go to the funeral tomorrow. My mom threatened me if I had a fever I wasn’t going. Ugh, I was even going to wear a dress and that’s a big thing for me. I was wanting to go to be there for my step-mom but I know going sick and being around my dad is not a good idea. He can’t afford to be sick with everything else that’s going on with him. So until next time, later gators!

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Memories Last Forever

Isn’t it funny how when we don’t think about a person for a while and then something reminds us of that person all these great memories come flooding back? That’s really happened a lot to me today. My Papa Shephard died this morning. I knew it was going to happen, it was inevitable. Last weekend my brother told me he was doing really bad since he had to take our dad up there to be with my step-mom.

I am having conflicting feelings about this because I am very upset by his death and then I feel horrible for not seeing him in a long time. He’s been in a nursing home and per my step-mom didn’t remember anybody which is an awful thing to have to sit through, your loved one not even remembering you. He is only my step-grandpa so I wasn’t ultra close to him but to me, any death is sad. Even perfect strangers dying upsets me because I always think to the family they leave behind.

I guess every time I hear of someone dying that I’m close to or close to someone I know, it makes me realize how short life is. That’s why I try to live in the now and make the most out of my life. I hate that I waited to so long to finally decide what I want to do with my life but better late than never. I will post more later because right now I need to get dressed so I can run to the grocery store. So until next time, later gators!

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That was so me.

Ever since things have started falling into place in my life, I’ve been spending a lot of time reflecting upon what I have to feel thankful for and what I would like to work on to better myself. I know I spent a lot of my life going through the day to day and never thinking about the others I affected around me. Heck, in my teen years it was all about me, me, and oh yeah, me. I think everyone goes through phases like that but since my mom’s wreck, I’ve really been trying to be more aware of the things I do and how they affect the people that surround me. I guess I’m trying to become a better person and control my moodiness at times so I will learn to have more patience once I start teaching. At least that’s what I’m telling myself. lol.

Tonight the boyfriend decided to play Mr. Fix It. You see, two weeks ago, he bought me a new door knob for my room. This one locks with a key and we gave my mom the keys to it. My old door locked but my little sister and brother would unlock it with their fingernails, crafty little kids. Well, since the boyfriend installed it, my door won’t shut. It’s the thing the thing is supposed to latch into. I have no idea what to call it but after about an hour of messing with it, he fixed it. He fixed it way before that but we noticed the bottom hinge to my door was completely off so we put it back on and that changed how the door locked. Then we had a hard time making the door latch because the new door knob was different than my old one so he chiseled some of my door frame out so it would finally latch. How lucky am I to have a sexy Mr. Fix It.

I really didn’t want to put this on my blog but my Lord, he completely surprised me last night. I’m not big on being touch feely and one to make out all the time but wow, I love being close to him. I love laying in his arms and he definitely was macking last night. That’s okay, he is allowed to. Needless to say I really had bed hair afterward. He is the only one I’ve felt passion for I guess you could say. It’s like this feeling comes over me where I want to feel close to him and I want his hands on my body and my hands on his. Plus, I’ve never had a guy literally drive me crazy and to the point where I am shaking from feeling overwhelmingly awesome. I don’t know how else to describe it. My boyfriend is talented. And no, we did not have sex. That’s one thing I don’t see us doing for a while. I like this stage of our relationship though. Ever since he announced I’m the one and we’re going to get married one day, it feels like we’re reintroducing ourselves to each other. Everything seems brand new because I have a whole new comfort level with him. I feel relaxed and like I know he loves me for me and I love him for him. It’s amazing.

The only downside to my night is Mary calling crying. She’s having guy troubles and is upset. I feel so bad for her because Mary is an awesome girl and deserves a guy right for her. Maybe she will find him. It seems like a lot of people around me are having relationship problems. My friend Jon is trying to get back with a girl he adores and slowly is trying to earn her trust back. I hope he does. Jon (who is known as Brain and I’m Pinky, get it, Pinky and the Brain!!) is an amazing guy and has always been there for me. He is honestly my saving grace. Besides Rans, he’s the most important guys in my life. It’s great having a guy friend you can tell your troubles to and get the guy perspective from, ya know?

Anyways, I just wanted to write a blog and get some things off my chest. The whole thankfulness came from me uploading pictures to my new Flickr account and memories come rushing back of happy moments in my life. So as usual, until next time, later gators!