The End Of Forever

On Monday, I ended my relationship with Alex Ray. It's the very hardest thing I've ever had to do - no words can adequately express how torn I still feel. I still love him very much, but we both seemed to agree that we fought too much & hurt each other more often than not. So, this blog is dedicated to Alex, who gave me two wonderful years full of sweet memories. You carried me through one of the very toughest times in my life, Teddy Bear, & I'll never be able to pay you back for it. I hope to heaven above that our paths will cross again. I love you, always forever, Alex Ray.

This past Friday, I got a box full of goodies from home! I ate some of the PopTarts right away, & I immediately shared the CDs with my friends. The ones who love country best absolutely adored the music, & I'm working on getting them hooked :P The headphone splitter is already becoming indispensable (Thanks so much for all the plugins, Uncle Tony!), & I can't wait to start using the colored pencils (Thanks to Linda & Grady, I love you guys!). If only I could finish a picture now...

Today I helped with the new student lunch. We served Chicken Cordon Bleu, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Creamed Spinach & Cherry Cobbler. What a feast!

This past week has been definitely interesting. On Friday, I went to the movies and watched Rango, which was hilarious. On Saturday, I went to an ice hockey game, and I do believe I'm addicted. ( I still wish that I could have played hockey growing up. ) On Sunday I went hiking in the Daniel Boone National Forest and saw the Natural Arch, which was absolutely breathtaking. And on Monday and Tuesday, I was on the fireteam, sitting on standby for a total of 15 hours! ( I made $17.50/hr. Do the math and be amazed! )

Today I got a letter from Alex! He told me about his current schedules and how Tater Patch's new theater is doing. Oh, I wish I could be there! And he sent pictures too; I've already put them up on my bulletin board so I can see him every day. I miss everyone so much, but I miss you most of all, Teddy Bear, and I promise to send you a letter back really soon!

Lastly, a big thank you to my Aunt Brenda for the extra money! I don't have anywhere to cash the check, though, so I'll send it on to Mom and Dad to deposit.

March graduation is tomorrow. I'll be saying goodbye to more friends. It seems I lose friends as quickly as I make them here! Lots of love always!

I think my phone is about to give up the ghost. When I set a new alarm, it doesn't go off the first time. The charger isn't charging it properly somehow. It blinks on and off at random times, and even delays messages from my friends. I hope it can last a little longer until I can somehow get a new one. Meanwhile, I've missed breakfast for this Saturday (oh sweet made to order omelets!). I went on a tirp to the movies last night and saw Rango. It was perfectly hilarious, the perfect movie to watch with my friends! I did think about going to see The Adjustment Bureau, but I'm of the school that if you go to the movies with friends, make it a funny movie. Memories of laughter and happy times tend to stand out more.

As you can plainly guess by my writing of this blog, I have found my charger! Hooray!

On Monday, I received another package! It was filled with my anime DVDs, detergent, dryer sheets, & foot spray, plus my mimikaki! I can't wait to share the anime & Melaleuca with my friends!
A big thank you, Mom & Dad, & I love you bunches!

My only disappointment in this package is an old one: the third of my six disc Princess Tutu DVD set has been missing since one of our last trips to Helen, GA. Ideally, I'd like to ask Ian again to see if he's found the DVD or if he would look for it for me. Or I could find & download the 4 missing episodes online. I may have to settle with looking up the separate DVD online, though. It's only episodes 10-13 I'm missing, which made up Volume 3 in my collection. I have no idea what volume number it'd be in the separate discs, though...

My current requests are mostly creature comforts now.
-Eraser pens. An artist's book is fraught with many errors.
-Stewart's Key Lime Soda. Really hard to find, & pricey. Last seen at Target.
-A mirror for my locker. Our room's mirror got taken because it wasn't being cleaned in the morning.
-Mike McCarroll's new CD. I need to back up the bragging :P

Thursday I received my new bed sheets. No more ill-fitting hard to make up bed sheets for me!! Thanks so much, Mom!

I've been getting more attention than I thought possible. Someone has already referred to me as a Victoria's Secret model. (As if!) It's strange to suddenly get so much attention. Also, even though the guys outnumber girls 4:1, it seems I still can't even hang out with the opposite gender without someone asking "Do you like him? Are you going out?" ... Unless the man in question is gay. Then it seems to be cool.

Good news: Today is my last day of KP and I start trade this coming week! Terrible news: My phone charger has gone missing. So this will probably be my last post until I either find it or get a new charger for my Pantech phone. (They should be easily found in AT&T stores, not so easily in Wal*Mart.)

Much love everyone!

( I realize I promised this blog would be done by yesterday. Just pretend it was...)

Monday was Awards Day on campus, held monthly. I was selected as one of the CPP Students of the Month for February, by my two Education instructors, Mr. Brown and Mr. Daughtry. Hopefully, many more awards wait in my future!

Yesterday was payday and my second day of KP. I'm not as sore as I was Monday, but I definitely feel like my back could break at any given moment as I work in the dishpit. (Bleh.) Still, it's only a week, so I'll muddle through.

Today I also received my ASVAB results: an overall 94! I had about ten people drop their mouths open at the score! I'm not really interested in joining the military, though...

Another wishlist! (Gosh I'm needy :P)
-A dictionary! I introduced my CPP brother Rade to the alphabet game, and we're driving each other crazy! He's going in culinary too, so I need the extra help
-A 'mimikaki', or ear cleaner. Don't know if you can find these anywhere in stores, but they're definitely available on JBox.com. I misplaced mine, and my ears are bothering me again.

Sorry, I thought of a few more wish items...

-A mug with a lid that I can heat in the microwave. Super useful for when I want hot water for tea or Cup Ramen.
-Colored pencils. My sketching side has been emerging again, and a few friends want to see them colored. The more colors available to me, the better.
-Regular pencils, too, because people either steal mine or I lose them. Mechanicals only, no other preferences.

Today I intend to straighten my closet. Love and kisses everyone!

Yesterday I received two packages from home!!

Both packages were filled with tasty treats! I've already had a roommate offer me a dollar for a PopTart! I was so happy to see my stuffed Jack Rabbit too; he kept me lots of company last night. My other jeans are available to me now, so I don't have to borrow Mia's clothes. And I can't wait to get my computer fixed up and share my fun pictures and files!

But I have to give a big shout out to the Blacks for my beautiful new Bible! I love you guys so much! My new stationary is beautiful too. A shout out to Mom too, for the gorgeous book cover! LOVE AND KISSES!

A few more needed items...

-A fitted sheet set for a twin bed. They don't offer fitted sheets here, and it may mean more washing for me, but it'll be easier to make up my bed and more comfy to sleep on. Any color is fine except for red, my roommate Mia has red ones already.
-A headphone splitter. SUPER useful, but everyone else keeps losing theirs.

Ok, time to get ready to go to the movies. Keep in touch!

A new list came in today. Instead of Union Painting, I'll be moving right into my first choice, Culinary Arts!! Woohoo!! I have my trade clothes ready, and I'm raring to rush through Kitchen Patrol!!

This past weekend I was finally able to pick up new tennis shoes! I found the offbrand of the Skechers Step-ups for $25 at Wal*Mart, in a comfy size 9! These will be well loved.

This week I'm working in Supply. Not a lot to do; even the staff says bring a book. I'll also have my first ESP (Evaluation of Student Progress) this week. I will finally be rid of my green color card, and move up to a bronze!

Next week I'll be working on kitchen patrol, which will become part of my regular center duties. And the week after will be the start of trades. Since Culinary Arts is still crammed full, I'll be working in Union Painting for now. I'll keep my nose to the grindstone and work my hardest all the same!