Im alive..... REALLY!

So yes it has been a while-- and yes I did fall off the face of the earth. But I'm alive.... REALLY! Its not so much that there is alot going on but just that I have been busy with the same thing almost everyday so I haven't wanted to sit down and actually write! So I'll update you on April's life.

*The Jobs: So the nanny job has been a little stressful lately. I don't know if it is because school is starting soon or just the monotony of summer but my patience level has dwindled greatly. I have, however, started to stand up a little more for myself and not necessarily let things go so easily. Of course I don't have kids so I really think sometimes that what I think is ridiculous when it comes to some of the ways these kids are being raised that I really don't know what I'm talking about. So I have had to bite my tongue on alot of things and just do as I am told. But most of the time I am having to mend some fences and pick up broken pieces, which is heart breaking.
My boss goes to a "Market" for her store in Vegas each year. And it just so happens that it is Monday through Friday the week after FKO starts. Last year it started on a Thursday, so I wasn't over there as much as I thought I would be. But this year, I think, is going to be a little different. I think this year I might actually have to be the definition of an actual nanny. I mean possibly living there for a week. It should be....... interesting. Of course nothing has been set in stone, or even talked about for that matter, but I'm preparing myself for a week of high stress, low patience, and little sleep. So ...... we'll see.

As for FKO, I'm actually anxious for it to start. Next week are our teacher work days and I cant wait to decorate my room. I remember when my sister was teaching and was telling me about setting up her room and she always sounded so excited but I could never really grasp how she felt. But I do now! I know I started last year with my first actually class, no floating or previous teachers teaching with me ion my class, so technically last year was my first year to decorate. But I was "newbie" and didn't have a whole lot to work with so I used what they had and made it work. But this year I sort of went all out. I went to Abilene Educational Supply (Big mistake, I can spend hundreds of dollars on there..... its just so great) and found a whole bunch of frog/pond related things. Since my class is the dragonflies, frogs were the closet I could come. So I bought a whole bunch of new things and got them laminated (Quick shout out and thanks to Brenda, my boss, who was kind enough to go with me to Region 14 to get everything laminated... I had no clue what I was doing and she was such a huge help), and I really just cant wait!!

*Friends: So My best friend Kristen is struggling with what to do living wise. Her husband works a job down at Fort Stockton so they don't get to see each other often. I know she misses him terribly and it has to be putting a slight strain on the family. That, accompanied with other the other stresses of her daily life, have led her to consider moving down with him. And while I will miss her greatly and be bored out of my mind, all I want is for her to be happy and less stressed. So I told her I am behind her 100% and that all it means is more road trips for me lol!!

Also, my friend Tara is coming back down this weekend! After our her previous trips down here we both agreed that seeing each other once every 3 or 4 months just wasn't going to cut it. She brings out my crazy side and I missed that. So I am really looking forward to seeing her again. I had every intention of going down there but finances were not allowing me. But she was soo great and said she would come down here. She's been traveling alot so I told her I would understand if she didn't want to be she said... NO, I'M COMING!! lol So I'm looking forward to a great weekend with a great friend!

Family: My parents went to their first doctors appointment with their new doctor (off base... thank god) and they really liked him. Mom had said that all she wanted was a doctor who would actually listen to her and hear her...... and apparently she got that, which I was thrilled about. My dad said that he has more tests run that day then he did in his entire Air Force career. So I feel good knowing that they are in good hands.
I went down to see my sister in July. It was a nice trip. I got to see Christopher, and hold him. He felt so tiny, smaller then Zach even. But Diana told me that Zach was actually smaller. But I think he looks sooo much like her and he is beautiful, just like she is. It was a nice visit, and I was glad to see her, but since this is my blog, and I vent here, I will say that it was a true challenge going down there with just my dad. My dad and I have never really been super close. Not that we haven't tried, I just don't think we have a whole lot in common, you know?! Anyway, we spoke maybe 10 words on the way up there and 10 words on the way back. Its weird because when he used to take me back at school in Stephenville we would talk about all sorts of things. But it just seems to be gone. At times I feel like he's not satisfied with what I am doing with my life. And I know its just a parent wanting the best for his daughter, but I don't think he realizes that some of the things he says, and the way he says it...... hurts. So I take it with a grain of salt, and then mull over it, usually cry a little, then suck it up. So by writing this I've come to realize that Ive built up a tough skin and a very thick wall between me and my dad. Who knows if it will get better or not. He has mood swings (as all men do.... you know what I'm saying :) ) So we have our good times and bad times. The good times are soo good, but the bad times are awful. You can touch the tension with a knife. I don't know........

Miscellaneous: I AM SOOOOO PISSED! They have moved the Premier of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince to July of NEXT YEAR! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? The reasons they gave were that they thing they would profit more from a Summer release, and that the writer's strike hit them hard and they just want to make sure that the script and stuff was the best it could be and blah blah blah!! AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH! SO MAD!
Ive been keeping up with the Olympics for the most part. YAY for Michael Phelps! What an athlete, that's all I can say! Doesn't hurt that hes a looker either lol!! Women's gymnastics has been good as well. I love that Nastia Lueken Won the gold after Shawn seemed to be the golden girl! Good for her! I have also found myself getting caught up with Women's Volleyball, the pairs that is! Man they are good! But I'm kind of looking forward to their end. Having to tape 5-6 hours every night is getting a little frustrating lol!

As for the kittens, well they are growing! Sophie is all fluffy, and clings to me as often as she can. When I have to go out she left me know of her disapproval, and then shuns me when I come home. She is definitely, and I think always will be, momma's girl!! YAY! We decided to introduce treats this week. Alex took to them right away. Sophie, however, wanted absolutely nothing to do with them. She would sniff them, then try to bury them, then walk away. I cant believe I'm going to have a cat who doesn't like treats. But I decided that each payday we will get 2 more different treats and try some until we find some she likes. We will end up with TONS of treats, mind you, but that doesn't matter. I'm wondering if maybe she prefers the hard treats over the soft. I don't know but I will get down to the bottom of it lol!

All I have to say is...... 38 DAYS TILL THE OFFICE!!

Mom is working frivolously to finish my quilt. There were a few miscalculations of length of material and I know she is concerned/upset with herself about it but I told her i didn't care, I just wanted my quilt and Ill love it no matter what! So by Wednesday I will have a new quilt on my bed, and I'm excited!

As I'm sure most of you know we are in full football swing now. Denver lost its first game to Houston and won its second game against Dallas! I was all about catching every game but I went out with Kristen the day of the Dallas game, but they had it on a screen in Chili's so I was able to catch bits and pieces. Of course the one time I don't watch we win. It figures. I wont catch this weeks either because Tara is coming in and we are going out. But really its just pre-season and it doesn't result in anything but seeing how the team stacks up for the season. All I can do is remain hopeful but expect the worst. One of our best players, John Lynch, went to New England (YUCK) so that was disappointing. And let me just say I can not believe that the Jets let go of their first string quarter back just to take on Brett Favre. I'm sorry I think that is ridiculous. Whatever, its not like the Broncos have made the best decisions either so.... yeah.

Alright I think its time to wrap it up! I have a feeling it may be a while before I update again so I hope all are well and stay well. I will continue to survive until some normalcy arrives. Till then... farewell!