March 1st

It's been a good year since I knew that I was going to apply to the Athletic Training program today. I opted not to try last year because I felt so behind in everything I had to get done. After a year of getting caught up, and taking all my pre-requisite courses...I turned in my application today this morning. Although I feel like I should feel relieved...I don't. I think it's a little more stressful now.

Up next...hopefully...will be the interview process. A process which takes about 20 minutes, and what will either be the longest 20 minutes of my life...or the shortest, that is what comes next. 20 minutes to essentially "plead" my case and try to convince/show a committee why I should be in the program. It's a little scary. This group of people have so much "power" in their hands. They can make or break my life. Ok...a little dramatic, but c'mon...it's a little true...well a lot true haha.

After that...then it'll be the wait until May 1st to see if I made it. So from now until then I guarantee this will be the most stressed out and nervous I have ever been. I've already been freakin out because my Letter of Application isn't "as good" as others, or shorter than others, and already I've almost had an anxiety attack. The task at hand seems so simple, yet it's so out of my control, that I feel a little out of sorts.

I don't think I've ever wanted something so bad before...something this huge and life changing. I wish that I could get in, my buddies get in, and just go from there and take off. This is definitely the beginning of the rest of my life.

Dead Days and Goldfish!

Today is the beginning of loverly Dead Days. If you're not familiar of it, it's basically two days (Thursday and Friday) during the week before finals where we have no school. Dead Days are supposed to be used so that you have two full days of studying for finals. I spent it...studying for an hour, and now eating goldfish crackers...they are the wholesome snack that smiles back!!

I may go to a movie tonight, and maybe shop with the sister tomorrow. Yes I am utilizing my Dead Days to the fullest! Ok, seriously I will study!!! I have three finals next week. Two on Monday and an enormi one on Wednesday. It is absolutely fantastic that my Physiology final is comprehensive!!! I hope you took note in the sarcasm! I am not excited at all about it, but looking back at my notes it's all coming back to me. Wonderful!!

This Saturday is supposed to be a meteor shower...I believe the Germinids. Or something like that. I was hoping to bonfire it this time, but the forecast predicts RAIN! What the heck! So hopefully one of these days a bonfire on the beach will happen and it will be great! We will see!

As for Winter Break coming up, I can't tell you how excited I am!!! Hopefully it will be spent drawing, doing some interning, and resting up. I am thoroughly excited! I'm also that maybe..just maybe!!! My mom and I will make a trip down to Chula Vista to tour the Olympic Training Center. How cool would that be?! Of course I think it's cool, cause why not?! Definitely hoping that will happen. Such a shame Chula Vista is sooooo far south from where we are. Can you say...EXTREME Road Trip?! But hey...what's traveling down to Chula Vista when compared to traveling to Las Cruces New Mexico?! It's a piece of pie!!!

I hope everyone is in good spirits this holiday season! I am trying to be. I do need to get some Christmas cards!!! lol. Boy o boy...I still have one more person to finish up on Christmas shopping...but I am done with most. Ok...off to the races!!

'Tis the Season!

ELLO!!! And Season's Greetings! Last night was opening night of Christmas Tree Lane. If you're not familiar with it, it's basically a few blocks of houses all decked out with Christmas lights, decorations, etc. As per tradition with my mama we went last night to opening night. There's only a couple days where you can walked down Christmas Tree Lane, and the rest of the time you drive down it. They have lights hung from tree to tree, and music playing. It's just wreaks of Christmas cheer. So in the FREEZING temperatures my mama, my bubba (dog), and I walked down the lane. It was all fine and dandy except Buffy was completely freaked out with the amount of people and instantly jumped up on me to imply "Mom, carry me!" So that I did...taking turns with "Grandma" haha. Bubba was in her Christmas Sweater and inside my jacket. She did manage to walk a little bit until we'd hit a spot where there'd be more people, in which case, she freaked out again, and well...wanted to be carried. Other than that, I had a great time. The decorations are starting to become repititive so there's not a house that just looks new. There is one house on the block towards the end that goes all out. I don't have a picture of it, but it's amazing. Pretty much it's ideal that they're the last house on Christmas Tree Lane. It's great! Tons of lights, lasers, a train, "snow", a giant lit clock tower thing...it's crazy! But all in all, it was a great time...and definitely marked the Christmas Season!!!

In other news, finals are in two weeks! Thank goodness. I'm so ready for this semester to be done with. Next semester in March I'll be writing how petrified I am for my interview for the Athletic Training program. In which I'll write about in my other blog regarding that journey! Otherwise, I am done with my Christmas shopping...sort of, and hopefully some plans I've made with some people will follow through. I'm definitely looking forward to this winter break as I feel it is MUCH needed!! So until then I will keep this post short. Until next time!

Thanksgiving Break overview

SOo....Thanksgiving was interesting to say the least.

The Plan: Go to my Grandma's house and celebrate this wonderous fill your face with food holiday with my Aunt, Uncle, Cousin, Cousin's GF, both Grannies, the Sister, Sister's Fiancee, Mi madre y mi papa.

The Plan (cont.): Uncle to fry the Turkey.

The Problem: Turkey fryer didn't work.

The BIGGER Problem: Hungry people

The Deal: To have Thanksgiving or to have a crappy Thanksgiving.

Time Elapse: Hour

The Solution: Turkey Fryer worked again. Await another hour or so, then head over to the Grandma's house.

The End: Had Thanksgiving dinner as planned.

The Next Day: Have another Thanksgiving dinner.

This amounts to: Shayne being fat and happy!!! BWAHAHAH!

So yes Thanksgiving was on the ropes, but in the end we all got together and spent it at my Grandma's house which she was very very happy about. When I was younger we used to have a lot of these family get togethers during the holidays, but as everyone got older, the fam bam holidays didn't happen so much. So it was nice having a fam bam holiday again.

On a Side Note: I became sick. I can't breathe worth anything, and I drool at night because I can't breathe! I chose to share that with everyone, because...now you understand that I really CAN'T breathe haha.

In Other News: I am starting to feel a little better :)

The End: Well...The End :)

Oooo no!!!!!

So I woke up today with a scratchy feeling in my throat! NOT HAPPY! I have spent a majority of this semester trying to avoid the "Bug." Let us hope that my immune system will fight it off. So...here's to lots of fluid, meds, and airborne...even though I've heard airborned doesn't work haha. Oh well. Let us hope for thee best!!

Chistmas Shopping and Etta James!

One thing about online shopping, it's in the comfort of your own home. I'm currently sitting at the kitchen table, searching for my sister's christmas present. What did she ask for for Christmas?! A Louis Vuitton purse, or Coco Chanel. And well, lets just say, I do not have $1000-$3000 laying around. Although if it were that easy, I would definitely want to buy her one. She did ask for Michael Kors which is a little "cheaper" still expensive for a college student! So maybe...she'll get one of his purses. We'll see. I'm also listening to some Etta James online, and some other artists who have similar styles to Etta James! So I'm loving it. Quite nice actually. I also keep hearing car doors closing in the front, but I'm not sure if it's at our place. Oh well. That was a little random if I do say so myself!

Which strangely reminds me to post up a picture of my 12 String Guitar...eek! I did however, buy a Ukulele yesterday. I'm quite pleased. Although not made in Hawaii (I'm not complaining!) it's a great little starter Uke for me! It's a Fender Tenor Ukulele. I just love it!

Ok, so I thought I'd take a little break from online browsing to post this little blog. A little boring I know, maybe I'll do some vlogs or something. Ok, maybe not.

Well folks, I hope you are enjoying what's left of the day. I'm trying to. I have a meeting to head out to in a bit for the trip to Spain! I should be doing some studying..I need a 92 on this next test...why?! Because it'd be VERY helpful in the long run. The semster's running down, and I'm still trying to climb out of this hole I dug for myself! OY VEY!

Ok, that's all for now folks. Have a good one :)

PS If I haven't written already, the PFX Tour was awesome! That is all.

To Write Love on Her Arms

Heya folks!

So recently I became a Street Team member for To Write Love on Her Arms. It's a great non-profit! Take the time to check out their site: www.twloha.com and browse around. They also got some new shirts out:

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