for all who need to know

I know those of you who remember Christopher Spicer will be glad to hear this.....I HAVE MADE CONTACT! THAT'S RIGHT FOLKS, I HAVE TALKED TO HIM! I was just fortunate enough to be on messenger when he got on this morning. I just happened to be in science class, but a little thing like that couldn't stop me from talking to my long lost friend! Besides, our teacher forgot he had taught our class that lesson before and didn't realize it until almost halfway through, so I had the notes anyways. SO, yes, Chris is still alive and well and liking school. He and Emily are doing good also. So, that's about as much as I know. HE'S ALIVE! I suppose that is all that matters.
peace out, I have Spanish to study. not that it will help me any, but I'm willing to try.

just a quickie

I know I haven't been very studious in keeping up with my blog lately, very sorry. School has been a major undertaking and Spanish is about to take me 6 feet under, lol. I study all the time and still fail the tests. I'm gonna stick with it until after midterms, then, if my grades aren't hacking it, I'm gonna drop it and start again next semester in Spanish 1. Anyway, other than that class everything is going swell! I have quite a big test to take for my education major called The Praxis. Which, in wanna-be-teacher terms is basically the SAT all over again. Yes, that dreaded word in highschool is coming back to haunt me. But, I'm buying a book, I have online services, and I'm gonna study like crazy. The test costs $145 every time you take it, so I can't afford to fail, literally. Ok, I gotta eat quick and get to my night class. I hope it gets out early again! Love you all!

Here are some photos I thought would make you laugh. They are time savers and my dad sent them to me. Too bad I don't have one of those hats, I feel like sleeping standing up all the time now! The kid mop suit is a must for all moms! lol

Our new Couch!--finally

start at the very beginning..a very good place to start

I found out I definitely CANNOT transfer those credits to this university. So, I'm pretty much back at freshmen status when I was almost a senior, but that's how the cookie crumbles right? Ugh I did find out I can possibly test OUT of some of the classes I have already taken, but I really don't think that will work with my Biology class and lab. I barely passed them the first time, and I don't think I remember enough about 3 years ago to test of out that particular class. So I was pretty depressed, but I'm gonna keep pluggin' along and we'll see what becomes of it. Maybe by the time our kids are out of college I'll actually have my degree! (and we're not planning on starting a family for several more years now). I'm off to class! Keep us in your prayers

OH! For those of you wondering about Dave, he's in W. Virginia this week snowboarding! Lucky him eh? And for those of you from Canada who remember the LAST time he tried to snowboard (aka: the winter of the broken wrists), he is doing much better this time around.....so far. As of now I think he only complains of a sore bum, lol. I'll keep ya updated and in my prayers!

Crisis mode

I went to the office today to get copies of my transcripts. Well, it seems only the classes from Stanly Community College have transferred. That means only 18 of my 100 credit hours have transferred. They try to tell me Piedmont wasn't an accredited college, and I said OH YES IT IS! Why exactly would anyone go to a college that wasn't accredited and take anything that they wanted to be certified in!!!??!! Anyway, I have to go back to the office and HOPEFULLY work all this out in a few minutes. If they don't transfer I'm gonna have to take another science w/ lab, a speech class, all of my electives, a health class, a history class, and several literature classes. I can't imagine....I really don't want to think about it. I am clinging to my prayer of the week: "God cares for my heart, and knows what's in it, He will take care of me." Prayer would be GREATLY appreciated!

up and running

HI guys! Sorry I haven't been on for the past few days, we decided to cancel our internet at home so I can only get on at school. We are considering getting cells phones come the end of February, so I'm sure some of you will be very happy about that. On the cell phone note, how many of you use Verizon as your service provider, that will play a part in if we get them as well. Considering if we get Verizon we'll be able to talk free to other Verizon customers, we want lots of friends on our call list!

Anyway, school! I've been in classes for 2 days now and am taking a full course load. I don't have too many hard classes. The one I'm gonna have to work my butt off for is Spanish 2. Yes, I did say Spanish TWO. I tested into the second one because I got A's in highschool. The teacher seems really great and says if I work hard I won't have a problem. But, I'm not so sure. I remember VERY little Spanish, so I guess I'll just have to get some tutoring. She's a "sister" as well! She said she isn't a nun because nun's stay at the monestary all their lives and she goes out and teaches, so she's considered a "sister". She's REALLY nice and energetic! Literature classes are great too, and even my science teacher is amazing! He is REALLY cool and it seems that the class will be easy as well. He's from around the London area, so he has a great accent. He actually use to work for Scottland yard at one point. Very colorful personality; I think we'll get along fine.

Well, just thought i'd update on here since I hadn't in a few days. I've gotta go do homework! I'm actually excited about it this time around! Gotta head to lunch as well, my stomach doth rumble.

on with the saga

Well tomorrow is Orientation. Today I went and got a few things out of the way so I wouldn't have to stand in quite so many lines tomorrow. I got my student ID card made, and this time my picture isn't too hideous, and I got some shots that were way past due. Now, normally shots don't bother me at all, I even willingly give blood! But today, I had to get a Tetanus shot. I haven't had one since 1988, (so if you estimate my age, which is 22 and how long you're suppose to go till you get another one, 10 years, you'll know I was 7 years overdue for one) so I forgot how painful they are 3 hours after you get them. At the time they aren't so pleasant, they feel like the nurse is trying to put GLUE into your veins, but later....man, they feel like you've gotten SHOT! Course I've never been shot, and I'm probably exaggerating it (not getting shot that is, but getting A shot), but it hurts quite a bit. I can't even pick up something without feeling like I've been the punching bag for Mike Tyson's boxing practice! I guess I'm a bit of a baby about it, oh well. I'm just glad you only have to get one every 10 years, lol. So anyways, tomorrow I have to sign up for my classes and then I start them on Monday. Good stuff. Hope you guys had a great day and didn't have to get any Tetanus shots.

more good news!

IT FINALLY HAPPENED! Yes, folks, you are now reading about a future student of Western Carolina University! I was OFFICIALLY accepted on Monday, January the 2nd (Dave's b-day!). Now I am hurridly going through the registration process. We will be going to the school tomorrow to meet my advisor and so on. Then, I'll be starting school on MONDAY!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!! I'm quite nervous as well, but that just adds to the experience I think. Just wanted to tell you guys the exciting news! WUHOOO!!!

LOTS of GREAT NEWS!!!

After 8 months of waiting to hear from the American government, we received a present from them right in time for Christmas! When we came home from my parents this week we had received a letter. I was SO excited, and Dave was skeptical, but hearing anything is better than hearing nothing I thought. Well.....we opened it and we have our first interview on FEB. 16th!!! So, thank you for all your prayers, God definitely answered ours to hear something by the new year! We'll keep you posted on the progress.
In other news....WE FINALLY BOUGHT A COUCH!!!! It's quite amazing, blue and green and aqua actually, sounds pretty loud huh? It's actually an antique and super cute! Hopefully we'll have a picture of it up here soon, but we haven't picked it up yet, gotta find a truck to borrow. We're both VERY excited about this purchase, although it took it's toll on Dave's stress gland. He doesn't really like to make purchases which push us further from the nomadic life he would prefer to live. If it were up to Dave we would own a tent, sleeping bags, and only the clothes we could cary on our back. But, he likes the couch alot and is
V E R Y slowly getting use to the fact that he's no longer single and could possibly take him longer than 24 hours to move country. lol
For the emotional news....I had a very real dream last night. I dreamt that Dave and I ended up hanging out at a camp that we had trained at some during LDP and then my parents drove up and Scott and Spicer got out of the car too! I ran up and hugged them and the 3 of us started crying (hey, it's a girls dream, we're very emotional creatures). Scott was also with some 80's Barbie looking girl, spandex and BIG blond hair! Hilarious! I miss those guys SOOOO much and haven't heard a peep from them in very very long time. Scott, Chris, we miss you dearly.....and mourn the loss of your blogs which are withering away in the dust you have left them in. Sniff...sniff....see you in my dreams guys.