Hello everyone who doesn't read this!
Today is Wednesday (what an oddly spelled word) the 30th of December. We are winding down another year. I am eating cheetos (yes gross) and drinking some (soda)pop. We filled about 240 prescriptions today (the record at our store is 253, set on the 29th this year!) We were busy with a lot of flu vaccines and antibiotics. Also, people were trying to pick up prescriptions before the insurance rolls over into the new year. It was busy and I had a lot of fun (who gets to say they have fun everyday at work?!! I love the pharmacy!!) I just wrote all my Christmas thank yous and addressed them. Also, I watched an episode of LOST (the best show in the history, and future, of television). It was the Constant (which is one of my favorites) and it blows my mind everytime I watch it.
Amy and I went skiing a couple days ago and it was fun. Amy is not the best skier in the world, but I'm glad she tried it. She spent a lot of the time on the ground. Mom was hilarious (she was making fun of Amy and making fun of me as well). I went down the larger hills (not the bunny hill) about 7 times by myself and I think I could have skied the whole day. My legs hurt a little. I wanted to snowboard originally, but I think skiing was easier to learn. I remember going snowboarding with Amanda (a friend from middle school and part of high school) and it was fun but we had no idea what we were doing.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Well if everyone is doing it...
blogging that is. I think I'll start back up. Here my little plug for Jessa and Shawn. All I have to say is read their blogs.
Now...on to the blogging.
Today is Friday. It's not just any Friday...it's the Friday before finals. The last 4 semesters I would have been scrambling to study as much as possible before my tests. This year, I spent my day going to classes (yes, I went to all of them today...yay Andrea), running a workout, hanging around talking to friends, playing videogames and eating pizza, and watching a movie. This is a lot more fun than studying organic chemistry until 1 in the morning. However, I believe my grades and sanity come finals will suffer. But, I think it's worth it. (A wise friend once told me that college is not all about grades...it's about enjoying yourself and having fun sometimes too).
Here is the run down on the next week or so. Tonight, meet up with Clint and maybe head to Walmart to buy some icecream. Tomorrow, studying and maybe a little Christmas shopping. Sunday, serious studying and a long run. Monday, two finals and studying. Tuesday, a little studying and maybe some ice climbing? Wednesday, 1 final and a take home final to turn in. Wednesday night, exchanging Christmas gifts with Clint and maybe going out for some alcoholic beverages in celebration of the ending of a entirely unproductive semester. Thursday, Celine Dion concert...does anything more need to be said? Friday, heading home to see my family and the animals. That's all I have planned for now and I can actually say I am looking forward to all of it...even the studying.
Well, here's the end of this one tonight.
I would like to leave you with a song to listen to and a quote to think about:
Now...on to the blogging.
Today is Friday. It's not just any Friday...it's the Friday before finals. The last 4 semesters I would have been scrambling to study as much as possible before my tests. This year, I spent my day going to classes (yes, I went to all of them today...yay Andrea), running a workout, hanging around talking to friends, playing videogames and eating pizza, and watching a movie. This is a lot more fun than studying organic chemistry until 1 in the morning. However, I believe my grades and sanity come finals will suffer. But, I think it's worth it. (A wise friend once told me that college is not all about grades...it's about enjoying yourself and having fun sometimes too).
Here is the run down on the next week or so. Tonight, meet up with Clint and maybe head to Walmart to buy some icecream. Tomorrow, studying and maybe a little Christmas shopping. Sunday, serious studying and a long run. Monday, two finals and studying. Tuesday, a little studying and maybe some ice climbing? Wednesday, 1 final and a take home final to turn in. Wednesday night, exchanging Christmas gifts with Clint and maybe going out for some alcoholic beverages in celebration of the ending of a entirely unproductive semester. Thursday, Celine Dion concert...does anything more need to be said? Friday, heading home to see my family and the animals. That's all I have planned for now and I can actually say I am looking forward to all of it...even the studying.
Well, here's the end of this one tonight.
I would like to leave you with a song to listen to and a quote to think about:
- All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
New Goals
Hi,
So my high school coach texted me last night. We texted back and forth for a while: a few nicities and jokes. Then, I looked back at an old message that he sent me (I only save his texts and save all of them I can fit in my phone). He said I should wait to start running until I made new goals. I put off making new goals when he first sent it to me, because I wasn't even ready to think about running. But last night I set down some goals and I feel like I am ready to get serious again. (1. Run at least 50 miles a week this summer 2. Do at least 5 min of abs everyday 3. Race every race 4. Top 5 at conference 5. Regional qualifier).
Thursday's Grey's Anatomy episode was the best episode in a couple of seasons. I thought it was very sad. The most touching story line was Alex's. When he said the "I was a kid then and I'm a man now...I'll be better this time" and when he cried "please" to Izzie...I have to admit I cried. I also wanted to cut after Rebecca slit her wrists and all the talk about Meredith's mom. What a triggering episode!
We went fishing with my 3 year old niece tonight. It was really fun listening to all the funny things she says.
I just finished Atonement and really enjoyed it. It was a very sad book though. I really wished there was a happy ending, but it seems no one gets a happy ending in all the books I read. I have started Cannery Row (Steinbeck) and can tell you I enjoy reading Steinbeck better than I enjoyed Atonement. I guess I am just partial to Steinbeck's style and characters.
Andrea
So my high school coach texted me last night. We texted back and forth for a while: a few nicities and jokes. Then, I looked back at an old message that he sent me (I only save his texts and save all of them I can fit in my phone). He said I should wait to start running until I made new goals. I put off making new goals when he first sent it to me, because I wasn't even ready to think about running. But last night I set down some goals and I feel like I am ready to get serious again. (1. Run at least 50 miles a week this summer 2. Do at least 5 min of abs everyday 3. Race every race 4. Top 5 at conference 5. Regional qualifier).
Thursday's Grey's Anatomy episode was the best episode in a couple of seasons. I thought it was very sad. The most touching story line was Alex's. When he said the "I was a kid then and I'm a man now...I'll be better this time" and when he cried "please" to Izzie...I have to admit I cried. I also wanted to cut after Rebecca slit her wrists and all the talk about Meredith's mom. What a triggering episode!
We went fishing with my 3 year old niece tonight. It was really fun listening to all the funny things she says.
I just finished Atonement and really enjoyed it. It was a very sad book though. I really wished there was a happy ending, but it seems no one gets a happy ending in all the books I read. I have started Cannery Row (Steinbeck) and can tell you I enjoy reading Steinbeck better than I enjoyed Atonement. I guess I am just partial to Steinbeck's style and characters.
Andrea
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Summer
Hi, summer is underway. I am working at Hyvee as a pharm tech and I really enjoy it. I don't, however, get as many hours as I want. I only have two 8 hour days a week during June and no hours for the rest of May. Hopefully I get more hours when people call in sick and such. I am going to work with my dad on the days I don't work at Hyvee. They don't need me today, so I'm helping my mom and baking rhubarb crisp for supper.
Yesterday, we went to the bookstore and I got two books to read...for fun! I haven't read for fun in a while. I got Atonement by Ian McEwan and Cannery Row by Steinbeck. I read Of Mice and Men earlier this year and loved it. I hope Cannery Row is just as good. I read East of Eden in high school, but I liked Of Mice and Men better. I want to read a lot this summer.
I just started a calculus class at the community college yesterday. I have to take calculus in order to apply for pharmacy school. I don't think it will be too difficult. I just need to make myself do the homework every night. I also need to start studying for the PCAT soon. It's hard to get going again and for a test so far away (it will come up fast though).
My running is getting off to a slow start. I red-shirted the outdoor season, because I was feeling under the weather since the first of the year. I just needed a break, because I absolutely dreaded running. I had never hated it so much in my life. I was going into races with a bad attitude and getting corresponding results. I think it's for the best. I have been enjoying running more lately, but it's still hard to get out the door. I need to just cowboy up and run everyday.
Belle, our dog, keeps running out of our yard (over the invisible fence) and running away. We are getting a leash so she doesn't get hit by a car.
Yesterday, we went to the bookstore and I got two books to read...for fun! I haven't read for fun in a while. I got Atonement by Ian McEwan and Cannery Row by Steinbeck. I read Of Mice and Men earlier this year and loved it. I hope Cannery Row is just as good. I read East of Eden in high school, but I liked Of Mice and Men better. I want to read a lot this summer.
I just started a calculus class at the community college yesterday. I have to take calculus in order to apply for pharmacy school. I don't think it will be too difficult. I just need to make myself do the homework every night. I also need to start studying for the PCAT soon. It's hard to get going again and for a test so far away (it will come up fast though).
My running is getting off to a slow start. I red-shirted the outdoor season, because I was feeling under the weather since the first of the year. I just needed a break, because I absolutely dreaded running. I had never hated it so much in my life. I was going into races with a bad attitude and getting corresponding results. I think it's for the best. I have been enjoying running more lately, but it's still hard to get out the door. I need to just cowboy up and run everyday.
Belle, our dog, keeps running out of our yard (over the invisible fence) and running away. We are getting a leash so she doesn't get hit by a car.
Friday, January 18, 2008
I'm cold
I'm cold today. It's only 6 degrees out, and is only supposed to get to 2 degrees tomorrow. We have the Panther open tomorrow. I run the mile at 12:10. I hope to run as fast as I did last year or faster. I ran a 5:20 last year, and this meet was the 3rd meet of the year.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Homesickness
Hey all,
It is the 2nd day of spring semester classes. I am feeling pretty homesick. I can't believe it, because it is my fourth semester in college and I haven't ever feel like this before. I think it is because I was with my family so much during the month long winter break. I have been praying that I feel better and hopefully it happens soon. I guess we have next Monday off so I am going home after Saturday's meet. Yes, we have a meet on the first Saturday after we get back. I think I'll be running the mile and I am praying that the race goes well. I don't think, well I know that I didn't do as much running as I should have over the break. I did about as much as I did during cross season and that isn't saying much. I just want to stay positive and run faster than I did last year.
I have been having a little class crisis. I am signed up for organic II, organic lab, anatomy and physiology I, honors Men, Women, and society, and Advanced writing (spanish). I think I am going to drop Spanish because it would be really hard to get a minor with the time I have left. And I don't remember any Spanish. Organic II and lab are supposed to be really time consuming. Also, A and P is supposed to take a lot of time. And Men, Women, and Society sounds like it will be a lot of work. I also have my honor's service learning project (we find a problem in the community and try to solve it) and that I think will take a lot of time. I am trying to justify only taking 13 hours this semester. I think I have my hands full though.
I've also been having a crisis with the summer research idea. I have found a position at ISU (2 hours away from home) and I could sign up for a position at Iowa (30 min from home). I am already guaranteed a postition at ISU and it is with an amazing researcher, but I don't know if I want to be so far from home. Maybe I need to just suck it up, but it seems like I'd lose my summer break (when you're supposed to spend time with your family). I need to pray about that too.
Anyways, I needed to tell someone all this before I have a nervous breakdown. Off to do some organic,
Andrea
It is the 2nd day of spring semester classes. I am feeling pretty homesick. I can't believe it, because it is my fourth semester in college and I haven't ever feel like this before. I think it is because I was with my family so much during the month long winter break. I have been praying that I feel better and hopefully it happens soon. I guess we have next Monday off so I am going home after Saturday's meet. Yes, we have a meet on the first Saturday after we get back. I think I'll be running the mile and I am praying that the race goes well. I don't think, well I know that I didn't do as much running as I should have over the break. I did about as much as I did during cross season and that isn't saying much. I just want to stay positive and run faster than I did last year.
I have been having a little class crisis. I am signed up for organic II, organic lab, anatomy and physiology I, honors Men, Women, and society, and Advanced writing (spanish). I think I am going to drop Spanish because it would be really hard to get a minor with the time I have left. And I don't remember any Spanish. Organic II and lab are supposed to be really time consuming. Also, A and P is supposed to take a lot of time. And Men, Women, and Society sounds like it will be a lot of work. I also have my honor's service learning project (we find a problem in the community and try to solve it) and that I think will take a lot of time. I am trying to justify only taking 13 hours this semester. I think I have my hands full though.
I've also been having a crisis with the summer research idea. I have found a position at ISU (2 hours away from home) and I could sign up for a position at Iowa (30 min from home). I am already guaranteed a postition at ISU and it is with an amazing researcher, but I don't know if I want to be so far from home. Maybe I need to just suck it up, but it seems like I'd lose my summer break (when you're supposed to spend time with your family). I need to pray about that too.
Anyways, I needed to tell someone all this before I have a nervous breakdown. Off to do some organic,
Andrea
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