Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Okay. On a much different note from the funny random things that happen in my life, I wanted to let you all know that Kevin is now in town for school and on Tuesday we saw each other for the first time in over 25 months. It was a beautiful reunion and we are both very happy to be together again.

School is going pretty well. I started classes on August 24th so I'm a little ways into the term. I have discovered, however, that I need to change the way I study. Any suggestions on ways to study would be welcome.

As far as work goes: I did actually start at the theater again a couple weeks ago. Not as a manager. I work mostly as a projectionist, but do some concession shifts here and there, too. I'm really enjoying it. As for my other job, I turned in my two weeks notice on Tuesday night so my last day there will be the 22nd. I'll still go back to play cards with some of the residents sometimes ;).

And those are my updates in a nutshell. And now, I'm going to go do some last minute things to get ready for my date with Kevin tonight! I'm so excited!

More Randomness!

So once again my mom brought in the mail today, just a few minutes ago in fact. When I looked up she had a kind of confused look on her face and handed me yet another manila envelop. A much smaller one this time. Come to realize upon inspection that it is none other than one of the envelopes I sent to Kevin. Apparently he did in fact receive it, but it somehow got lost on its way back home to Oregon and is now here with me. I'll be giving it to him tonight ;).

Hooray for random moments!

Random Things Happen

So a funny thing happened today!

My mom came in with the mail this afternoon and said "Did you order anything?" I looked up and saw that she was holding a large manila(sp?) envelope. I replied that I hadn't but accepted the envelope when she handed it to me. I opened it, and what did I find? I huge pile of letters and such from Kevin's mission. Odd, he didn't mention sending anything to me... So I called him and asked if he had indeed sent me anything in the last couple weeks. He said he hadn't and I informed him that his package, which he had apparently, initially sent to himself, had somehow been sent to me instead... The best my mom and I can figure is that it got ripped or something, and they probably looked through and either my name was the first one that came out of the bag, or they figured out I was his girlfriend somehow, and sent it my way hoping it would make its way to him from there...

So yeah! There you have it, today's laugh out loud moment. Hope you enjoyed it! I sure did! ;D

Sleep Deprivation

So this week I've covered a couple shifts for a coworker in addition to my own. I tell you what, four graveyard shifts, three of them consecutive, can really wear a person down. What's it like to have a normal sleeping schedule? I haven't had one since I started working at the theater five years ago... Oh well. One day, right? ;)

On a happier note! I have been able to talk to Kevin quite a bit since his return home and it's been wonderful. It's really nice to hear his voice again, and be able to carry on a conversation with him. It's awesome to be able to ask him a question and not have to wait for a response from a letter! ;D He is doing very well; having fun catching up with friends and such. I'm so happy for him. Obviously, I am very excited to actually see him again in a few weeks, but I can be patient ;). After two years, three weeks is nothing. That doesn't mean I don't get a little antsy sometimes... but I can handle it ;).

Also! I got a sword yesterday! My dad was in Europe for a couple weeks this summer, so I gave him my price range and asked him to keep his eyes open for a sword. It's awesome! He got it in Rothenburg, Germany and mailed it from there. It's full-length and is called "King Solomon's Sword." It's really cool!

And there are today's updates! Talk to ya later!

Life Continues...

Hello faithful viewers! Or readers, as the case may be ;). It has been a good amount of time since last I posted and I thought it was about time I updated you on what has been going on in my life...

Well, last month I found out that I am insulin resistant. Yep, more fun medical news for Catherine! At least now I know why I was struggling so much with my weight. Fortunately (I suppose) it's very "mild". I'm on some medication so hopefully with that, exercise and careful eating habits my body will start to function normally again.

I also got a job offer from a new assisted living center in the area. I would have been working three shifts instead of two, at nine dollars an hour instead of $7.25... but I didn't take it. I don't know all the reasons, but I felt anxious about it. I decided to pray and fast about it and felt at peace about not accepting the position so that's what I did. I know I made the right choice and now I just have to hope that eventually something else will come along that I am suppose to take. For now, I am where I'm suppose to be.

My mom and I went to a Girls' Weekend for her side of the family on July 31st/August 1st. It was a blast! We played games and visited and had a baby shower for two of my cousins, both of whom are expecting boys! And then we came back in the evening on the first, just making it to a wedding reception for two very good friends of mine, Kadie and Mark! Congratulations again, you two! I'm so thrilled for you!

For the last week and a half I have been house/cat sitting for a lady in my ward who is away on a cruise. The other day I went upstairs and opened a door in the bathroom that, come to find out, leads into a crawl space. For those of you who don't know, I am afraid of the dark and I definitely don't like dark, unfamiliar places. So what does the cat do? He goes walking out into the crawl space. Stupid cat. I couldn't just leave him in there so of course, I had to carefully maneuver around on the boards up there, terrified of missing one and going through the ceiling. Finally, when I was several boards into the crawl space the cat decided to come back. Thank goodness! So I got out of there right quick and picked him up when he was within reach, slamming the door behind us. I will never open that door again.

And last, but certainly not least! My boyfriend is home! Yay! For those of you who don't know, I started dating a young man from Oregon by the name of Kevin in Spring of 2007. He entered the MTC to begin his service in the Florida Ft. Lauderdale Mission on August 8, 2007. We've written throughout his mission and he is now home in Oregon! He'll be back here for school the beginning of September and I am extremely excited!

And there are my updates! I also went to Yellowstone with Emma and her family a couple weeks ago, and then to the Folk Dance Festival with a couple friends last week and those were both very enjoyable. I definitely recommend seeing both to any who might have the opportunity in the future.

I'll try to be better about doing regular posts, but for now I'm off!

It's Been A While...

It's been longer than I intended since the last time I posted. You haven't missed out on much.

I did finally get a job, which was and is a relief. I work NOC shifts twice a week as a "PSA" (Personal Service Assistant), so I may be looking for a second job in the coming week(s) because two shifts a week at $7.25/hr doesn't exactly pay the bills. Side note: I did not go through a CNA course and accompanying certification exams to start earning minimum wage... NOCs, by the way, are graveyards. I've worked them before so it's not too bad... but it wouldn't hurt my feelings to eventually find a day job.

I took a med. class yesterday for my job. I am now a "UAP," Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. Basically I can pass/assist with meds at my job. Go me. It was a freaking long class. 8:00am to 5:00pm. I was there until 5:30pm. Ick. It's all over now, though, so all I have to do is pass off with our supervising nurse and I'm good to go! I did learn some good stuff about checking medications, though. Lots of attention to detail.

What else is going on... Not much. I finished up one of my two summer courses last week, and will be finishing the other later this week. So next week will probably be the time to continue job searching. If any of you hear of open CNA jobs I'd appreciate the information!

Phase One: Complete

Hello Everyone! I am extremely excited to announce that this past week I finally received my official certificate for my CNA! Woohoo! I'm a CNA!

I also promised some interesting facts so here we go...

1. 60% of men and 30% of women do not wash their hands after using the bathroom (if any of you are guilty of this... that's just gross)

2. Antibacterial soap is actually no better than regular soap unless you wash your hands for at least two minutes with it.

3. There are three centers of gravity: a) from your ear to your ankle, b) the center of your body (vertically), c) the horizontal midsection.

4. Anti-inflammatory medications (Motrin, etc.) have a protective effect on the brain against Alzheimers, which, they have recently discovered, is an inflammatory disease.

5. Shock-absorbing disks between the vertebrae compress when we stand. As a result we have typically lost an inch by the end of the day and then regain it while we sleep.

So there you have it. Some interesting facts from my CNA course. There's a ton more, but I'll save those for another day.