The Year Ahead

I have long been facinated with New Years eve/day superstitions. Some of the more interesting ones:
* Hold a 20.00 dollar bill in your hand when the ball falls and you will have enough money for the comming year. (I've done this the past couple years and I've yet to truely run out)
* Eat Black Eyed Peas with New years dinner for luck
*Wear Pink Underware on New years Eve/ Day for luck in Romance (It SOOO doesn't work!!! UPDATE: they are suposed to be new. oops!)
*The first visitor to your home should be male, dark haired, and bearing gifts (Maybe Garret should visit you on New Years Claire)
*Eat Cabage on New Years day for luck.
*Empty pockets or empty cupboards on New Years Eve portend a year of poverty
*To assure good luck for the New Year, one should sleep with a horseshoe under his pillow on New Year's Eve.
*Bills should be paid so you will not be in debt during the comming year.
*Nothing -- absolutely nothing, not even garbage -- is to leave the house on the first day of the year- the year must begin with something's being added to the home before anything subtracts from it.
*Make sure to do some work -- and be successful at -- something related to your work on the first day of the year, even if you don't go near your place of employment that day. Limit your activity to a token amount, though, because to engage in a serious work project on that day is very unlucky.
*Also, do not do the laundry on New Year's Day, lest a member of the family be 'washed away' (die) in the upcoming months. The more cautious eschew even washing dishes.
* And then there's the old standard of kissing at midnight

I just hung my 2008 Susan Branch calendar and in the middle of the January drawing is the most perfect quote for the comming year (unfortunely): " oh bed! oh bed! Delicious bed, that heaven upon earth, to the weary head." ~ Thomas Hood

Random Thoughts

* I just finished my seventh class with a perfect 100%
* I start my next Class January 1st- Psychopathology (which means that you have a MH diagnosis not that you're a psychopath) & Marriage and Family therapy
* If my deadbeat clients don't start showing up consistently, I will never finish my Practicum/Intership!!!
* Related to the above, I just picked up five new clients so hopefully I will get more then a few hours a week!!!
*It doesn't feel like it's three days before Christmas. Maybe a day of present wrapping and cookie baking will change that!
* I have taken even more of a liking to the song "Christmas Wrapping" by the Waitresses. I think it's because I wish that some of that "old christmas magic" they talk about would come my way!
* I feel ripe for a change and I'm really hoping that 2008 is the year everything starts working out for me. And everyone else too, but especially me (I'm putting this one in lavender because that seems to be my color.)
* My local supervisor, Dr. K, told me that he thinks that I should go in to a Psy.D (the non-scientific version of a Ph.D in psychology) after I finish my Master's. I said we will see how I feel after I finish the master's degree. At this point I would like to get my MRS degree followed by my MOM degree before I consider a Psy.D or Ph.d. But the huge compliment is noted!
* My school supervisor is annoying the crap out of me. He says that he believes in building a relationship (no mom not that kind of relationship), but during every individual supervision I have had with him there are always interuptions (people walking in to his office, phone calls) and this week and apparently my next "individual" supervision will be shared with another student, who seems to be more needy then me(so she talks more then I do and so I barely get to talk about my stuff). How do you expect to build a relationship if I never get to talk to you?! DUH!!!!! (yes I know I sound about 9, but it felt good!) Although, I feel I must add that the school just switched presidents and hired a Provost so he has had a lot of extra work, but still.....
* I'm sick of having to be on top of everyone and everything- I've had to do a alot of micromanging at work and at Pinebrook and really, with my school supervisor a little (with the scheduling of supervision times) I wish I could just stop at being on top of my things!
*Wow do I ever need this vacation!

Gettin' What I deserve (Finally!)

Almost every Tuesday during supervision, my on-site supervisor tells me in one way or another that he is very pleased with all that I have done during my short time as an intern. The joy that this brings me, I cannot explain. After two or three years of working under people who do not appreciate what I do or how well I do it, it is beyond nice to get the professional validation I have been craving!! My supervisor has a PH.D, has been a licenced psychologist for almost 20 years, and has been working in the mental health field almost as long as I've been alive. It never ceases to amaze me that someone who, by rights, could treat me as if I know nothing treats me like a respected collegue and my supervisor at work, who has a bachelors and almost no clinical experience, treats me like I know nothing.

UGG...it's only Monday?!

I don't really have anything new to post, but I feel like venting. My free time seems to fly by while the hours that I am working (paid or not) last f--o--r--e--v--e--r! If only I could come in to some money so I wouldn't have to work so much! Oh Well...three more weeks until my much needed vacation!!

These would be good to find under the tree!

I was wondering around Target when I found this book to the left. It's basically an in your face nutrition book, which sounds like it is right up mom's alley- they avocate for getting rid of meat, dairy, and sugar. I was curious, so I looked it up on amazon.com and found a cookbook to go with it, which looks like it answers the question that' s been on my mind: If I don't eat meat and dairy, what can I make that will be healthy, filling, and not repulsive? Here is the publisher's summary: Skinny Bitches Can Bake Their Cake - And

Eat it Too! Quit your bitching--they've heard you already! You read Skinny Bitch and it totally rocked your world. Now you want to know, "What can I cook that's good for me, but doesn't taste like crap?" Well, lucky for you, the Bitches are on the case. Self-proclaimed pigs, Rory and Kim understand all too well: Life without lasagna isn't a life worth living; chocolate cake is vital to our survival; and no one can live without mac `n cheese--no one. So can you keep to your SB standards and eat like a whale? Shit yeah, bitches. To prove it, Rory and Kim came up with some kick-ass recipes for every craving there is:
-Bitchin' Breakfasts -PMS (Pissy Mood Snacks) -Sassy Soups and Stews -Grown-up Appetizers -Comfort Cookin' -Hearty Ass Sandwiches -Happy Endings (Desserts)
And a ton more! They are all so good (and easy to make) you're gonna freak out. Seriously. What are you waiting for? Get your skinny ass in the kitchen!

Decorating Chinese style

Inspired by Bridget Jones, I have decided to maybe try some Feng Shui. I am making this post red because that is such a lucky color in feng shui. So I was researching it and I mapped my room out. My toilet is located in my helpful people/travel corner (interestingly enough, in the apt my toilet was in the Knowledge corner- no wonder Liberty didn't work out!). My bed is located in several sectors: the knowlege, Family/health, and Career sections. Not quite sure what the interpretation could be for that. And the only thing in my Wealth section is my tv. and maybe one of the doors. Does anyone know what the significance of that would be? The Relationship/Romance section is where I have my desk, computer and bookshelves. They suggest using the colors pink and red (at the moment my red vacuum cleaner is in this corner), having pairs of things (does my pair of computer speakers count?), and having pictures of loved ones (I do have pictures of friends and family here already) I also read that peonies are supposed to help with love. So I changed my computer wallpaper to a pair of peonies. I also read that lucky bambo is supposed to be able to help in several areas- the area depends on how many sticks you have. I have one lucky bambo plant in my Fame/reputation area which has five sticks in it- five sticks is supposed to help with health.

Bibliotherapy for singletons

I decided to buy "bridget jones's diary" since I was given the sequel for my birthday (which is like giving a toy that requires batteries without the batteries!!!) LOVED it! I completely understand why it is both a bestseller and a movie, althought the book format doesn't seem to really lend it's self to a movie. Althought, I think you have to be single and in your late twenties to early thirties to fully appreciate the book. The only thing that bothered me was that she talks about how she is fat- but she only weighs 130. Now on to the sequel!

(Twilight Zone Music here)

I read my horoscope pretty much everyday, whether it is online or in a magazine- not because I actually believe that what is says will come true, but really just for entertainment. But every now and then, it contains a grain of truth. When I read my horoscope in "all you" last night it contained so many grains of truth I checked to see if I was being watched:
LEO( July 24- Aug.23) Some you win, some you lose, and some you just get on with. You don't have the option to think in terms of success or failure. So strong is the commitment, so deep is the connection, that you simply have to give-and keep giving-your all. As you now look at your options you feel a little frustrated. You aren't free to do what you would really like to be doing. You are, though, free to do what you need to do. While that's not as superficially satisfying, it is far more important. The moves you make this month will stand you in good stead for many months to come. You know this already. Trust what you feel. Accept what you might normally reject and move on.
I have been feeling a little pressed for time since I started the new client so while I am excited about starting my practicum(which is like having a part time job), the thought of working more hours worries me. I also just realized that I am going to have to do 2 classes and my practicum/internship for two semesters(which is the equivalent of 3 classes= full time in Grad school) if I want to be finished in a year which I do.

Just Cute

Tonight I had my client,M, doing a packet about herself (with my help of course). The one page was about your family tree. When I told her this, she screwed her face up and then, with a very confused look on her face, said "umm..I don't have a family tree". I explained what a family tree was, but I think she was still a little confused.

Separated at birth?

Anybody else think they resemble each other?

Cursed? You make the call..

Today as I was leaving the office parking lot, minding my own business, a lady backed up in to me. Never fear, it left a very tiny scratch on my front bumper, not visible to the naked eye unless you are the owner of the car. I decided to be nice and let it go because we all make mistakes sometimes. However, I was a little freaked out because this happened so close to my close call from yesterday and as we all know, bad things happen it threes. My drive to the client's was uneventful so I told myself to shake it off- the day would get better! Nope. When I came out to get back in my car I was greeted by the sight of a meter maid writing me a parking ticket. ARGGG! And the day just got better from there- my clients were off, I was stuck behind every slowpoke on the road, I was late to every client, and other stuff too!

Your prayers and happy thoughts please!

Next Thursday I have an interview for an internship at Pinebrook Services!! What a relief it would be to have my internship lined up! Everybody cross their fingers for me please!

A Close Call

So today I was driving down 78 in the left lane and there was a truck in the right lane beside me. Out of no where, a small red car pulls out in front of both of us to get to the paved part of the median(on the other side of my lane), I'm assuming to turn around. I came so close to hitting the car that I braced my self for the crash- probably within a couple inches of hitting it. If I had not been paying attention, I would have hit the driver's door of this car, most likely killing the driver on impact, and I would have been, at the least, seriously injured. So this driver risked the lives of at least two people all to save himself a minute or two. How can you be so selfish?! Not to mention stupid.

Another one bites the dust!

I finished and turned in my final assignment for Family Therapy with Children. So am officially on break. Until October 1st when I start my next class- Couple and sex therapy. Six classes down. Seven classes, two practicums, and an internship to go!! Why, I can see a very faint light at the end of the tunnel.

Happy Birthday Steph

You're probably going to think this is cheesy but I'm doin' it anyway!
Dear Steph,
Thank you for posting about all the funny, frustrating, and cute things your kids do with such love. After spending at least a portion of my day with parents who act as if their child(ren) is a bother, your blog is therapeutic for me.

Thank you for listening to my rants about work, mom and/or Dad, Claire, singlehood, welfare, and so many other topics.

Thank you for being weird- you make me feel normal!

Thank you making sure I am up to date regarding the latest celebrity scandals and have ample opportunity to discuss them.

Thank you for not teaching your kids to call me something evil.

Thank you for being so frickin' concerned about my "girls". Seriously, even mom wasn't that concerned.

Thank you for being my continual shopping companion. Despite what you think, I really enjoy those trips.


"She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink. Some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child. " ~Barbara Alpert

Oy Vey

I started a new client tonight, M. I cannot honestly say that it was a good start, but it was a start. M lives in Allentown, so I figured I did not need directions, but I mapquested the address as a back up. So naturally, I got lost and wound up being a half hour late. Thankfully, her mother wasn't upset about this. She seemed friendly and m is adorable. However, I realized about half way through that in my mad dash to get to the client, I had forgotten to take a drink and was now desperately in need of one- I smelled the dry mouth smell at one point. M didn't seem to be bothered by this, but her mother asked if I needed a drink. How embarassing!! It wouldn't have been so bad if this wasn't the first time we were meeting. I'm just going to have to make sure that my breath smells minty fresh the next time.

Wanted: man with tools

My elliptical machine arived today- not in one piece like it was pictured- in many, many pieces. So as soon as I was done eating dinner, I began to put it together. This required about 2 hours, a (new) rubber mallet, and lots of elbow grease- but I got it done. I now have a decent tool collection. I don't want a decent tool collection. I want a man with a decent tool collection!(and before anyone says it: one that I'm not related to) Don't get me wrong, I am proud of the fact that I can put things together and hang a picture- I am not a helpless little lady, but I find myself getting increasingly jealous of my peers who have a husband, fiance, or boyfriend to do the dirty work for them. I'm not asking for much, I just want to stop buying tools.

Boys will be boys

So today one of my clients and I were playing with Flarp(noise putty). He had minimal interest in playing with it and repeated "all done" urgently. So I put it away and on a whim, pressed down on it with one of my fingers, which produced a realistic fart noise. My client's head whipped around- what could have made this wonderous sound he thought (I'm guessing) So I did it again. And suddenly the Flarp was THE most facinating thing in the room.

Just Why?!

An email I recieved through Myspace:

Date:
Sep 5, 2007 5:01 AM Date Sent: 9/5/2007 5:01:00
AMBody:Hi, dear Laura Nice to meet you. Your photos are lovely. How do you do ? I am Hongwu in Beijing, China. I am software engineer. I study in Beijing University in spare time. In Beijing University, there are some foreign students & scholars came from USA. I feel Myspace.com is a very good place. What do you do on Myspace.com ? Do you know something about China ? If you are interested, I will send you some pictures about China & myself at once. So you can understand something about China at first. Please give me your email address. About me, I seek girlfriend & a marriage here. Please view my profile & my photos there, if you are interested. My email address: xuhowu@hotmail.com xuhowu@yahoo.com.cn On hotmail.com, I have instant messanger. It's also called MSN. On MSN, my user name is xuhowu@hotmail.com Hope to hear from you Hongwu in Beijing University, China "

Somebody please tell WHY I only attract weirdos like this!

Great Shape me?

I have decided to purchase an elliptical machine- they provide an excellent cardio workout. Yes I still belong to the gym and I intend to keep the membership so that I can strenght train. However, my trainer tells me that cardio is essential to physical fitness and to weight loss. I decided to buy my own elliptical because I always feel self conscious when I go on the treadmill, bike, or elliptical at the gym-there are people there to stare at me sweating on the elliptical and judge me based on my speed. Plus I am pretty busy, so if it's right there I will be more likely to do it while I am watching tv or reading. I found one that has all the features that the ones at the gym have, but at a really good price. To the left is a picture of the one I bought.

Frustrations

It seems like I have been job searching for an eternity now. I finally got a call for an interview, which I scheduled, but I'm not sure I'm going to keep it. The job would involve a lot of driving and I would be taking a sizable pay cut, but I would have benefits and a 401K. I could always supplement my income by staying at VCG part time, but that wouldn't leave me much time for an internship (if that ever gets set up!!!), which is an important consideration.
In other news, I am still struggling to set up my internship. I have to be supervised be an AAMFT approved supervisor, of which there are only seven in the valley, and I have to find a place that will let me do master's level work with a BS- not an easy task. Between this and my job search I want to pull my hair out!!! But at least my class is going well.

For the record

With the exception of the gel booties (thanks mom!), once again, my list was ignored!!! and you wonder why I drag my feet about making them up!

Cleanin' Out My Closet

I was looking through my closet today, mostly because JcPenney always sends me a coupon in August, to see if I was in need of any clothes. While I don't absolutely need anything, I decided to use the coupon on a long sleeved shirt or two- most of mine fit but are big and make me look either dumpy or ten pounds heavier. So off I went to JcPenney where I was reminded of why my body sucks. Apparently, I am at that akward stage of body transformation ( some call it weight lose, I prefer the more positive and dramatic "body transformation") where nothing fits exactly right. (sigh) You see, empire waists are all the rage right now. This good because I happen to like this style and they (usually) look good on me. So I picked one out in a medium (because that is my size now!!!) and it fit everywhere but the chest. So, because I really liked the shirt, I lowered myself and picked up a large- which was too big. Bastards! After trying on both sizes several times, I decided to get the medium and wear it so that the "waist" is under the girls but with a camisole so that I can still be modest.

At Last...!

I FINALLY have high speed internet!!!!!

A Post for Mama

Today my mom turns 29 with 25 years of experience. I honor of her birthday and just because I think she needs to see her self through someone else's eyes.........
My mom taught me:
* The value of hard work: my mom has the best work ethic of anyone I know and thankfully she taught it to all of her children. This work ethic has helped me in everything I do. Most of my supervisors loved me because I worked so hard. It has also helped me stick to my goals.
*Responsibility: My mom, really both my parents, expected me to be responsible and didn't tolerate anything less. At the time, I really hated this, but now I'm glad that they did because, again, it has helped me in everything I do.
*How Not to be a victim: My mom had a rough childhood, however she has never used this as an excuse. She taught me that sometimes bad things happen but that doesn't mean you lay down and die.
*How to forgive: My mom's parents were quite mean to her when she was a child and I think that most people would understand if she left their house at 18 and never spoke to them again. However, she forgave them for how they treated her and now takes care of her mother. I have never quite understood how she was able to do this- she must be an awefully good person!
*The value of silliness: My mom is the silliest person I know- it's like she held on to her five year old self. Sometimes it can be such a release to be incredibly silly.
* The importance of snuggling: Up until I moved out of the house, my mom would periodically invite us all to hang out on her bed and snuggle. I loved these pow wows.
*It's ok to make mistakes: I have made my fair share of mistakes, but each and everytime, my mom has been there to reassure me that everything would be ok.
*Unconditional love: .....not that I was a bad kid.....but I'm sure there were days....
*Always pursue dreams: my mom went back to school to get her associates degree about 20 years and three kids after she graduated high school. If that doesn't take guts, then I don't know what does! I had a hard time get back in to the swing of things after a two year break from school, I can't imagine how hard it is after 20 years!
*The value of Family: My mom always said family comes first and she has always stuck to this despite her upbringing. It facinates me that even though she had a rough childhood and the dysfunctional family, she continues to be loyal to all of them.
*How to be a decent human being(kindness, consideration, and respect): I am proud to say I am nice person because any more, we are a rare bread. In all fairness, I have both of my parents to thank for this, not just my mom.
* The correct way to read a children's storybook: I cannot explain this, she just does it better then anyone else I know.
* Strenght: My mom has commented on how strong I am but I believe that I learned this from her. There are a lot of things that have happened to her that would make anyone want to run for the hills, but she didn't.

This list is not, of course, comprehensive. These are the things that stick out the most for me. Thanks mom!

Birthday Ideas

Since you all complain that I never give you gift ideas, here are a few:
* the 5th season of Scrubs
*Earth Therapeutics Soft-Soles Gel Booties which can be found at Bed, Bath & Beyond
*Susan Branch books

Belly Watch 2007

I think I have been subconsciously waiting for my phone to ring ever since I read Steph's post about feeling normal again. My guess is that, much like his siblings, he will not be bothered to wait for something as trival as a due date or his parents to be ready for his arrival. I am particularly excited for this one, not because it's a new baby(although that is exciting), but because I am curious to see what he winds up being named. It seems like a suitable name doesn't exist!

PS. This is the way my computer saved this picture and I can't figure out how to rotate it on Blogger- if anyone knows how please tell me!!

Note to Steph

Ok, you're right...it is cathartic.

ARRRG!!!!

I mentioned before that I will hopefully be starting the clinical requirements for my degree in August. In order to do that, I have to find a place to see clients and a supervisor. So, I went the the AAMFT website and looked at their directory of approved supervisors. Then I emailed one and she, by some miracle said that she would gladly supervise me and she would check if I could intern at the agency she works at and oh, by the way where do you go to school? So I wrote her back thanking her for her kindness and explaining that I go to an online school and explaining how my degree program works. And then she wrote back and said that she would only supervise me if her agency would let me intern there- she thought that I went to one of the local schools and that is why she agreed to supervise me no matter where I did my internship. And suprise, suprise..her agency doesn't have space. Bastards!!! I am so sick of people thinking that just because I don't spend three hours a week in a lecture hall I getting an inferior education! My degree program requires just as much work, if not more, as the programs at the local colleges and I am held to the exact same standards as those students are!!!!

FYI

I have been told that we will have high speed internet by the end of July. I would imagine that I will be able to post more frequently then since I will not have to compete with my roomate,oops I mean roommates, for the phone line!

Opinions Please!

Jen recently mentioned to me that she heard that our graduating class is having a ten year reunion. She wants to go-but only with a group of friends. I say of course she wants to go: she's engaged, has a master's degree, is casually house shopping, and has a great job that she loves. I am on the fence. I am already in touch with pretty much everyone from high school that I really want to associate with, but it would be interesting to hear what other people are up to. However, unlike Jen, I have a crappy job that I am trying to get rid of, not even a mister right for now, and I am currently wondering what I'm going to do when our lease expires in May. Although, the Master's is in progress. What do all of you think?

The State of Me

Ok, I know that it has been quite a while since I have last posted. SOOO...just so that EVERYONE is aware:
* The job search continues- it's hard to find a good job at the Bachelor's level that pays decently because most of the jobs require either a Master's Degree or just a high school diploma(so they don't pay well). So I continue to check careerbuilder everyday in the hopes that something, anything, good will be waiting for me.
* The Man search continues, but what else is new? Whoever said a good man is hard to find wasn't kidding!!
*I will NOT be moving in to Jen's house- she and her fiance decided they couldn't swing a house, so I will be hoping and praying that I find a good job with better pay comes along so that I can swing my own appartment when our lease expires next may.
* School is going well- I have gotten A's in all but one of the classes I took to date! (I got a B- an 89%- in the other class) I will be starting my next class, Family Therapy with Children, on July 1st and hopefully starting my practicum ( which involves me actually conducting therapy under the supervision of a licensed MFT!! Exciting and scary!) on August 1st.

The (not) skinny

Today my trainer decided to take my measurements and my body fat percentage- these, especially the BF%, are a better indicator of health then your weight. Much to my frustration, my measurements are exactly the same as they were four months ago, even though I have been eating better and working out slightly more, which did not make either of us happy. My body fat percentage went down by 1%, which is good, but it is still not in the healthy range. So, I decided to get a scale that measures weight, % of water in your body,and BF% to keep track of them and motivate me to eat better and workout. I have resisted buying a scale because I have a tendency to get fixated on the number on that scale and completely forget that that is only part of the picture. When I did it late morning it rated me as obese- which shocked me. I decided to do it again tonight and record it and the percentage went down by 2%, which is in the "overfat" range- strange because this was after I had eaten lunch, dinner and some snacks, so I wonder if the time of day it is done matters. I also wonder if the time of the month would impact it. I also bought these green tea dietary supplement pills out of sheer curiosity. They were only 5.00 and I have heard reports of something in green tea helping with weight loss, so I thought if they work, it will kick start my weight loss and if they don't I'm only out 5.00. And yes mom, I checked the ingredients and I can bring the package over for your approval!

Ok, now everyone cross their fingers....

My horoscope for today:

March 26, 2007
Yes, it is your turn now, Laura. Perhaps you have been waiting and waiting for something, and somehow, the timing just hasn't seemed right. Perhaps there has been some big blockage in the way, either mental, or physical. Wait no longer, because the time is here. Step up to the plate and say your piece. There are no more excuses so don't hold back. The more you contribute, the more you will be richly rewarded.

I read my horoscope for fun, but I wish that just this once it would be true!

Spring Cleaning

I have been so busy with school work that I didn't have time to clean my room and it got quite messy- I felt like I was living in a storage facility! SO, I spent the majority of today cleaning my room, along with my cabinets in the kichen. I know my room doesn't seem like that big of a project, but I have packed a suprising amout of stuff in to that room!! I feel so much better now! I also baked a cake of sorts- I used a few small loaf pans with the batter instead of a 9 x 13 pan. I'm going to miss having all this free time when I start my classes next Sunday!

ahem....

I would just like to point out that certain people who picked on me for not updating my blog have not updated their blogs. Who's the slacker now?!

One down, one more to go

Since my last client of the day cancelled, I am home all by myself right now. So being the good little blogger who got her head chewed off for not updating that I am, I decided to post. Happy now?! Last night I turned in the final three assignments for my one class, which felt good. Now I just need to do the final two assignments for my other class and I will be done....for a couple weeks. I plan to start my next 2 classes in April, so I will not have much of a break.

FYI

I realize that you all are just foaming at the mouth to read about my….uh….exciting? life, but please stop with the comments. I know that you are trying to be funny, but honestly, it’s just annoying. I work more then 40 hours a week in a very stressful field with many people who add more stress. I am taking classes towards my master’s degree- which is like having a part time job and is also a source of stress. Not to mention the tension with one of my roommates and the time I must devote to the gym(and yes, it is a necessity- I believe we have mentioned a desire for grandchildren for mom and a promotion to “Aunt” Stephanie) I do not have a lot of free time and posting is on the lower end of the list of priorities. Please be patient!!!

Full Moon

My roommates have been acting very strangely lately. Jen started dating a new guy and ever since she has been friendlier. She has also gone MIA- I haven’t seen her for the past four days, which is very out of character for her. Liza is apparently fighting with Jen, for reasons only she(Liza) understands. She is also worried about Jen since we don’t know Mike, the aforementioned guy, all that well and Jen has been spending A LOT of time with him.