Stick a fork in me- I'm done!

I was so hoping that my speech professor would ask who wanted to give their speech first today, because even though it's totally out of my character to raise my hand and volunteer to do such a thing, I wanted to get it over with.

And I did! Woo hoo!

I think I did ok, though I started getting nervous when I got to class because I couldn't find anybody else that actually wrote out a speech like I did. Everybody else just jotted down notes on note cards.

And being the nerd that I am, mine were typed out on note cards.

But oh well. I'm done!

Unfortunately, I do have to watch my speech online and critique myself. She said that it would be painful, and before even logging in I can tell you that it's gonna be.

But did I mention that I'm done?

I have to admit that I totally kissed up to the teacher after my speech was over, though that wasn't really my intention. (But if it helps, so what!)

She commented on a book I mentioned in my speech (Francine Rivers' Redeeming Love), and as I was putting up my stuff and she was in the back of the class, she and I shared our mutual interest in Francine. I told her about her new book that I just read and she said she hadn't read it it. So I offered to bring it next week for her to borrow.

And she said yes. So you better believe I've already packed that book in my bag for class on Monday.

Until then, I will be studying, going to lunch with friends, and hopefully squeezing in a day at the pool if the sun ever decides to come out again.

Have a great Thursday!

I am one of them

So we've had two days of Speech class and already our first one is due.

I don't know if I've mentioned this before or not, but I'm not a big fan of public speaking. In fact, I'm not even a little fan of public speaking. I'm only taking this class 'cause it's required.

And though I really like my professor and I do believe this course will be good for me, the fact that I am twice the age of all of the students in there kinda freaks me out.

I mean, what if they think I'm just a big old dork? Let's face it - they're probably gonna think I'm old after they hear my first speech because they'll know how old I really am. (The first speech has to be about us so of course I'm gonna be talking about my kids.) And I hope I don't look like a dork up there, but my sweet daughter that I will be talking about in my speech will be the first to tell you that I am really not cool.

You're shocked, I know.

(She also says I'm not scary either, in case you were wondering.)

Maybe this is just payback for when I was in college the first time and rolled my eyes at the "old" students who sat on the front row and always raised their hands to answer questions.

I don't sit on the front row in any of my classes, but technically, I am one of them now.

We have to bring five things to class that illustrate who we are. My five things I will be talking about are: my children, my husband, my friends, the fact that I'm a Christian, and that I like to read. I'm bringing pictures of my family, my Bible, and a book, but I haven't figured out what to bring for the friend thing. I mean, I can't really bring my friends.

Though that would be cool. Anybody want to come to class with me on Wednesday?

I'm sure I will figure it all out and the speech will be fine and when I watch the video of it I won't be completely mortified. Right?

The thing that's getting me through it all (besides Jesus, of course) is the fact that I'm meeting three girls I graduated with for lunch on Friday. It will be so nice to catch up with them (what we haven't caught up with on Facebook), and know that this first speech is over and done with.

Have a great Tuesday!!

A lot can happen in three months

In the last three months since I've blogged...

I've taken and completed three college hours of Medical Terminology and received an "A". So very excited about that, cause I worked my stinkin' butt off for it!

I've observed 8.5 hours at an amazing pediatric clinic and loved every. single. minute. of it. (My next setting will be inpatient, only because I want the experience. I can tell you right now that that's not where I want to be.)

I've registered for seven hours to take in the fall (starting Monday!!), and I'm very excited about everything that goes along with that. Though that last summer course was tough, I liked working hard and seeing good results. I know it's going to be a great semester.

I've visited my dad a couple more times. I wish I could go see him weekly, but life does not permit at this moment. He's doing great, making progress and doing better each day. I'm still waiting for him to pick up the phone to call me. Soon, I pray.

I went on vacation with my family and five of my favorite people in the whole world. We went to Orlando for ten days and had a wonderful time. Lots of sun, coffee on the patio, Disneyworld, Phase 10, good food, and laughter!!

I overcame my fear of elevators. Looong story saved for another post, but I promise-- this was a HUGE thing for me. Just to put it into perspective... At one point in an elevator on vacation, my 16 year old said to me, "Wow Mom, this is the first time I've been in an elevator with you." And he was right!

I resistered my youngest son for public school and watched him have an amazing first week. He jumped right in without grumbling or complaining, and his teacher said that he is "a breath of fresh air" in their classroom. What a blessing for this mama to hear!!

I stood in the driveway as my daughter drove off to college. She came back that afternoon (since she's living at home), but I was still very sad that day. It was the first day all three of my kids were gone, two of them taking big steps in school this year, and it was rough on me. But I'm so very proud of both of them!

I turned 36. I celebrated at my favorite restaurant, and I had family and close friends with me to celebrate. It was an amazing night!

I went to a Rangers game, got a great tan, went to a Beauti Control spa party (where I signed up to sell the products though that's just not gonna work out for me- though if you wanna buy some of their products I have a bunch of stuff I need to sell), and I went to my home town to visit my grandmother and a friend that I've had since I was about 13. It was an awesome trip!

Oh... and I got a brand new car! First new car I've ever had. It had 9 miles on it when I drove it off the lot and I loooove it. It still smells new and is shiny and rides great and is so beautiful. It's a 2011 Camry, and I wanted one of those because my daughter is driving our 2001 Camry that still runs great and most importantly-- is paid for. I plan on having this car for a very long time.

I plan on getting back into the routine of blogging again. I should probably notify the three people that used to read this blog...

Have a happy Sunday!!