Spending Time With Family

Last weekend, was a blast! On Friday after work, my sister-in-law came over for a sleep over. Since she was out of town working for her 21st birthday, I decided we were going to get her drunk when she got home. Because, you know, you only turn 21 once. Plus she doesn’t usually drink, so getting her tossed would be pretty easy. And quick.

We waited till Em was in bed, and then my husband followed so we made a run to the liquor store for some beer. We had decided on having a True Blood night, and came up with our own little drinking game. Needless to say by midnight, we were pretty tipsy. Quoting Eric and Bill repeatedly, and by 1 am we decided to call it a night. Waking up the next morning, we were fine. Although I did feel disgusted. Not hung-over disgusted but the “WTF did I put into my body?”- disgusted. Oh, but it was all worth it to see my dear sister in law all giggly and drunk.

Saturday we went shopping with my madre. She bought me some much needed make-up and I walked out with some pretty shoes. Ahh, it was a good day. Then that night we were off to my cousin Idrys’ graduation party! I can not believe my cousin is about to be 19 years old and attending college. Seriously, it seems like only yesterday that they brought her home from the hospital.

*insert sad face here*

I’m pretty sure it goes without saying, but I’m going to anyway, that we are all so very proud of her! She’s a very determined, talented, and artistic woman. Can not believe I have to use that term with her now. Crazy! This girl is truly smart, and achieves what she sets out to accomplish. I really admire her. Truly. And I am so thrilled to know that Emery will have someone like my cousin in her life that is setting such a wonderful example for her. She was given a "full ride" scholarship to a college up in the Metroplex, so she'll be commuting back and forth. She actually started her first class today, so I wish her all the luck in the world!

On top of that, I was able to visit with two of my older cousins, who haven’t seen in YEARS! The first years of my childhood I spent with Kenda and Dwayne. They lived with my aunt and uncle in the house we currently are living in. I can’t really recall when they moved off, but for a time they went and lived with there mother and I hardly ever got to see them. We lost contact, and well we all grew apart. But this past weekend, I was able to catch up with them and see their families. Oh, it was so amazing. It really made my heart happy to see everyone.

This picture is horrible. My mother took it, and had no idea how to work the camera.

So, that was our past weekend. Sorry for it taking so long, and using WAY TOO MANY pictures. But, hey, that's not even half of what I took. So, I actually spared you. :) This week has been crazy busy! Lots of things that need to get done, and I haven't quite yet achieved. But I will! I've almost got my entire schedule lined up for the next couple of months. Down to nap times if you can believe it? I know that sounds completely ridiculous, but my schedule this semester is pretty much demanding it. More on that later. Anywho, I hope everyone has had a wonderful week so far!

Wordless Wednesday

Round Three is Underway

Yesterday was my first day of classes. I’m still not in the swing of things yet. In fact, I’m still trying to get some things organized. I had a few little mishaps with my schedule, but finally was able to get everything all sorted. And I’m not going to lie, I’m a bit overwhelmed. Yea, I know, it’s not even day two yet.

This long summer break has completely thrown me off my algebra game. The teacher might as well have been speaking French. And don’t even get me started on my government class. That professor is all over the place which makes note taking pretty freakin difficult. I’m thinking about buying a recorder and just listening to the lecture later to take notes. Just a thought. My online classes are also pretty packed. I already have homework in pretty much every single one. I’m hoping that after tomorrow’s classes and my fitness orientation, that I’ll finally be able to work out a schedule that works for me. I need to get into a routine, and not knowing when things are due, or when I need to log things in, makes it a bit difficult. By the end of this week I should have it down though.

My on-campus classes are all pretty small. Less than 15 people in each. BUT, since my classes are earlier, there are a lot more “kids”. By that I mean, baby-faced, right out of high school. I’m actually missing my night class peeps. They were more mature? There were more adults (age 25+), and the tone of the classes were more serious, I guess. Yesterday, I had a few “clowns” in each class, and at least one smart ass in each class as well. I felt like some of the kids were in for a rude awakening, and some just needed to shut up and listen to the teacher. Then again maybe that was just the mommy in me. I dunno, it was weird. Next semester I’m signing up for evening classes again that's for sure. I definitely feel more comfortable in that settings.

So that’s about all the news on the “school front”. I’ll post about the changes I’ve been talking about recently later this week. I promise. I've finally been given all of the details, and it's a for sure thing. Also, later this week I’ll post about the past weekend activities. I was able to spend a lot of time with family and it was a blast! I really enjoyed getting to see some of my cousins. Welp, that's it for now! Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!