Random Thoughts

So, I'm feeling rather philosophical at the moment, looking back on this past year. Must be all those philosophy classes I've been taking for my minor at Western. Anyhow, a lot has happened to me in this past year; some good and some bad.

I've lived in 3 different states during this past year, and commute to a 4th on a fairly regular basis. I got married, had and then lost a job that I absolutely loved at Hollywood Video, found another job that transferred with me to Ohio, actually started attending classes back on campus again. I've reconnected with Jeff, who I hadn't really talked to in 6 years; and it is almost like no time has passed at all in that friendship. I also was able to start hanging out with my other best pal Val again on a pretty regular basis as well..so total kudos on that. I've been able to catch up with those globetrotters Amie and Brandy, I swear they travel around as much as I do these days! And thanks to the joy that is My Space (thank you Dominique for telling me about it!), I've been able to keep track of and keep up with the friends that I made while living in other states.

I guess what I am most thankful this year is my friends and family. Though I don't get to see you or talk to you all very often, those of you that know the traumas and triumphs of my life this year and have been there for me during it all; I hope you all know how much I love and respect you all. A couple of you on here know that I am worried about an upcoming potential medical issue that I have to talk to a doctor about on the 9th of January, and I will keep you posted about that. I appreciate you being there as a sounding board and giving me advice and support on it.

Ok..that's it for now..am going to go back to the world of Stars Hollow and Luke and Lorelai's romance for a while and escape into their lives. Thanks for everything!

Christmas is a coming...

So, my Christmas shopping is finally completed, and Tom and I are opening each other's Christmas presents tomorrow sometime. And I am anxiously awaiting going back home to Michigan on Saturday and spending time with my family Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Also, I am really looking forward to seeing friends that I haven't seen in forever (Amie...I expect to FINALLY meet Justin on this trip!) I want to be able to see Val, Amie, Brandy, and Mia while I am home..and I hope to God to see Fal too while I am there!

Wow...I'm going to be home for 4 days, and have a lot to cram in on those days. But goddammit...come hell or high water, I WILL make it work and see those that I REALLY want to see!! Can you tell that I really miss my friends, and that I hate being away from them?

Final Grades for Fall 2005

So, I got my final grades for the semester back today. I was worried that I was going to get a BA in one of my classes, and was shocked and ecstatic to see that my instructor gave me an A! My final grades ended up being 3 A'a and a B. And I even ended up being on the Dean's List for the semester!!! Needless to say, I am so excited. Those of you who know me, know that I am such a freak when it comes to school, and that I have really high standards for myself when it comes to my performance in my classes!

Next semester will be much the same as this one. 3 classes on campus, and 1 online..along with the 4 online classes that I am tryign to finish pounding out. If things keep going at the rate they are, I will be a junior at the end of this semester, and by next fall I will be a senior. Thank god..I'm finally making some progress!

Hardest Thing in the World To Do

So today, I've finally decided to really do it. I've decided to quit smoking. Exams are over for this semester, so there is no real reason not to do it. I've been smoking for over 10 years now, and if I want to live forever like I plan..I need to stop doing things that are hazardous to my health. Plus, if I can successfully quit this time, certain friends of mine will not be able to bitch and kvetch at me about it anymore! LOL
So...I am now on Wellbutrin XL/Zyban..and I now have 21 days to successfully stop smoking, since that is how long I have medication for. I quit on it once before years ago for 6 months, so maybe I'll get lucky again, and actually be able to stop for good now! Here's hoping anyway!!
Wish me luck everyone! Life's going to be a bit hellish for me as I try to give up my addiction. I guess now I'll have to find something new to occupy my oral fixation...LOL As long as there is no weight gain, and my mood isn't too bitchy, I'll be able to get through this in one piece. I am viewing this as my Christmas gift to myself...better health.