Wednesday, March 25, 2009

It was Oscar's birthday on Saturday, March 21st. It was a glorious day full of treats, toys, walks, and more treats. We started off his birthday by opening my present to him because I had to work the night of his birthday. He loves his presents and couldn't wait for me to give it to him so he decided to take matters into his own hands (or paws) and looked in the bag himself, here he is doing just that...

Notice the beautiful bow on his collar. Unfortunately, we had to take it off when he went on his nightly walk so that the other dogs in the neighborhood didn't make fun of him. Personally, I enjoyed it while my parents thought it was silly to put a bow on a 9 year-old boy dog. But I know deep down inside Oscar really liked it too...

I gave Oscar a bone and rope with a ball on it but I think he enjoyed the bone a heck of a lot more then his toy. I know this because his bone was gone in a matter of minutes and that was a pretty good size bone if I do say so myself! Here he is hoping there is more treats in his birthday bag.

Overall, it was a great day celebrating a lovable, sweet, and caring dog who even though needs a good loving every 15 minutes, still seems to brighten up any day with just a wag of his tail and his sweet dolphin smile.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

And the bad days just keep on comin...

Recently, I have had one bad day after another. School is stressing me out and I'm getting to my breaking point and I realize I can't stand it much longer. My microbiology class in particular is causing the most stress. Who really knows that Staphacoccus aureaus is an exotoxin? Also, my teacher looks like the costume designer on "The Incredibles" and so its hard paying attention to her fast talking and constant hand gestures.

I have so many things, concerning my dreams, that are set in stone and its tearing me apart because it seems that I am only getting further and further away from my dreams instead of getting closer and closer to them. I just hope that the good days aren't that far away and I hope I can have the strength to hang in there until they do.

Until then, come I have found some words of wisdom to help me along the way, maybe they can help you too!
  • You can ruin the present by worrying about the future.
  • Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
  • The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live.
  • In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.
  • There is more to life than increasing its speed.
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
  • No longer forward nor behindI look in hope and fear;But grateful take the good I find,The best of now and here. -John G. Whittier
  • It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop. -Confucius
  • Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling. - Margoret Lee Runbeck

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The highlight and embarrassment of my day

Today was a long, mellow, school day until I walked into my last class which was Medical Terminology. I was doing the student thing, talking notes, listening to the lecture when my eye started to wander. From the corner of my eye I saw someone falling asleep. I love when people fall asleep so I kept my attention on the sleeping girl in the front row. For the entire lecture this girl was going in and out of consciousness. At times she was so funny that I had to look away so that I could contain my laughter because I knew at some point I would just burst out. I tried my hardest to pay attention to the teacher but I kept getting caught off guard to the girl in the front row who's head kept bobbing up and down. So finally, just when I thought I could stand it, I took one more look at her. This time she had her arms folded and her head was now leaning back until she realized and she quickly tilted her head up, her eyes widened, she put her arms out in front of her, and did a little "oh!". My friend and I were the only ones to notice it and since I had contained my laughter the entire class, I couldn't keep it in anymore. I started busting out laughing and soon the attention was on me instead of the girl falling asleep on the first row. My teacher paused, looked at me, and I just couldn't contain my laughter so I said "Sorry!" then I left the room. When I composed myself, I went back into class. Right when I sat down my friend next to me went "Dude, did you know that the teacher was talking about the male reproductive system when you left? I bet everybody thought you were laughing at that!" I could feel myself turning bright red. I bet my teacher thought I was so immature that I had to leave when they started talking about the male reproductive system! Overall it was my highlight and embarrassment of the day but I have to admit that a little laughter did my heart some good.

Monday, March 9, 2009

I'm joining the blogging world!

I finally decided to join the blogging world so that I could stay in contact with my sisters. I'm not sure if I really know how to blog but I'll do my best to get with it and keep you all updated on the crazy life of Kate!

As for now, I'm currently in my last semester of prerequites for my Dental Hygiene Program. I'll be moving to Orlando for my Dental Hygiene program and will be living with my sister Whitney and Jason! I can't wait to finally be moving on with my life because recently I've been feeling like I've been in "pause" mode. I feel like I'm waiting to get into the Dental Hygiene program, I'm waiting to dance for Disney and I'm also waiting for that special guy to walk into my life. But I came across a quote the other day which is now my motto, it is "Be happy for this moment. For this moment is your life". I can't wait to see where my life takes me. But I decided I'm going to be happy with the journey in getting to where I want to be.

*My GoAl*