Hello Everybody!

Today was supposed to be a lazy day.  It snowed.  I'm not really a fan of snow.  Mostly because I'm not a fan of the cold.  I see snow, I know it's cold outside.  When do I like snow?  In pictures.  That's it.

I initially had no intention of even leaving the house, except to come to work.  I didn't even go to class today.  It wasn't cancelled from what I could tell, but I didn't want to go outside.  Not a very good example to set, but hey, I haven't missed a class until today.  What got me outside, you ask?  My phone.

I forgot to mention it yesterday, but I have been having issues with my phone.  Since Friday, my phone would periodically not accept any phone calls or text messages for hours.  Then I would get flooded with them.  I couldn't even dial out sometimes.  So, to the Sprint store I went.

I told them my issues and gave them the phone.  They said "about 2 hours" and I said "fine."  I walked out the store and headed to Best Buy to walk around.  I wasn't really looking for anything, I just didn't know where else to go.  I guess I could have went to the mall but there are WAY too many temptations there.

After Best Buy, I went to Aldi's to pick up some cheese.  I absolutely adore Aldi's.  Their food is cheap and super fresh.  No, they do not have name brand stuff, well sometimes they do.  But their brand, to me, tastes just as good if not better.  Everything is so fresh there because they don't over stock too much.  And since so many people come to shop there they are always setting out new food.  I don't let anyone down talk Aldi's.

Anyway, I went back to the Sprint store and they told me that my phone was "not sending or receiving signals from any of the towers."

"What?!"

"Yes.  The phone's frequencies were bad."

"Nice."  So, they gave me a new phone.   Thank goodness for insurance.

I headed home and decided that I would watch some lectures from my iCourse (telecourse) and get some studying done.  I hooked my laptop up to the TV, got my notebooks, glass of water, sharpened pencils, and sat on the couch.  I pulled up iTunes to watch my lecture and.... no video just PDF transcripts of the video.  You've got to be kidding me.  I turn on Hulu Plus and watch an episode of "Grimm".  So much for studying.

After "Grimm" Lindsey called me to see if I wanted to get some Steak n' Shake for dinner.  Sold!  Put on my boots and sweatshirt and was ready to go.  I ordered the chili cheese dog with cheese fries and a chocolate covered strawberry shake.  As you can tell, I am definitely NOT on a diet.  Although, Ireally should do something better about the way I eat.

"I'm going to the library."  Is what I told Lindsey when she dropped my off back at the house.  "Right after my nap."  Is what I said after she left.  I was super tired after eating all that food.  I know sleeping is not the thing to do but man.  I was tired.  I overslept by an hour but still had time to get set before coming to work.

At least at work, I have been productive.  I printed out the transcripts and I found the lectures and have been downloading them.  I printed out PowerPoint slides for other classes and submitted my assignment that was due today, for the class I skipped.  I checked email.  Ate a snack, strawberry Greek yogurt.  And now, I'm working on this post.

Tomorrow, I will be ready to be productive and get some studying done.  Promise?  Nope, can't promise.

Till another day....

Hey all!!!

Here is my first entry.  I will start off by telling you a little about myself and why I am doing this blog.

First, I will tell you that I am thirty years old and loving it.  If you don't believe me, all I can say is trust that I am telling the truth.  Now, you may be asking why.  Well, because I'm doing what I've always wanted to do and I have the support of my family and friends.  I am back in college full time.  Sure lots of people are going back to school these days because of the economy.  I am well aware that I am not the only thirty something out here.  But I am really loving doing this college thing.  It is a totally different world here and I am living it to the fullest.  So, I will keep you, dear reader, up to date with all my college shenanigans.

I am also, technically, married.  I say technically because it's all just on paper.  My husband and I have not lived together for a few years.  And not because we live in separate cities but that does have a little to do with it.  I am working now to fill out the divorce papers, as we have finally decided to do it.  So, this is something else I will keep you up to date on.  Just a note -- I may need encouragement with this.  I am ready but I don't really know WHY I procrastinate this.

Some other things about me?

I LOVE the color pink.  I actually bought the Gaps "So Pink" fragrance because since it's my favorite color I just knew that I would love the smell.  And I was right.  I wear it everyday.

I also love food.  I will post food periodically. Pizza is my absolute favorite but I really enjoy trying new foods.  I think that this semester I would like to try some new restaurants.  I may post reviews here as well.  We'll see.

I love music.  It is essential to my everyday life.  I am constantly listening to it.  I typically use Pandora, mostly because I can get to it from my computer and phone easily.  I'm not really good at purchasing MP3s since the last album I bought was a vinyl.  I adore vinyl.  The sound is so gritty and raw and it wins me over every time.  And luckily you can still get new music on vinyl.

I hope that you will get a feel for my personality here.  I'm not really sure how that will work, but I try to write as I talk.  I will be very interested to see how that comes out.

Well.  I don't want to overwhelm you on the first post.  As the days go on you will learn more about me.  Follow me on twitter for more at the moment thoughts.  :)

Till another day....