Praxis relief!

Oh, I forgot.... I got my PRAXIS scores back for my first three tests and I passed all three and did well!!! YAY FOR ME!!!

MEMPHIS!!!!!!

I had an awesome time in Ruston and Memphis. I got to ruston on Wednesday. I had fun hanging out. I think I already blogged about the happenings in Ruston. It is hard to begin...so much... Friday night me and Nick had a good drive up to Memphis. It went by really quickly. We got to Lukes house at around 10:30 to find the key in the old dishwasher outside He had no shirt with the bars name on it on and there was no sign. we were like "ok we'll move". So we move literally across the street. He then yells at us on the way in the bar telling us that we should park in the lot because it is "monitored". lol I want to know what kind of drugs that guy was on. I cracked up as we walked in looking at the walls that said "we DONT DISCRIMINATE" and "NO ILLEGAL DRUGS". Then they had carpet all outside of the bar. When we walked in it is all painted white with black hand prints everywhere! Then there are red balloons all on the roof. They only sold big ass beers like the ones in new Orleans with the "Big ASS Beers" posters. This made me laugh because it was kinds heavy and I carried my beer like a baby. The dance floor was light up blocks. We stayed all night and went to bed around 4 in the morning. We woke up the next day and went to the best breakfast place ever called Brother Junipers. I ate Rachael Ray's favorite omelet (per the menu) It was the best breakfast I think I have ever had. After we went to see where Martin Luther King was killed. It was pretty crazy. After we went to this cool bar called Flying Saucers (I think). They had tons of beers on tap and Nick and Luke did a little tasting. After we went to the Peabody hotel to see the famous ducks get out of the fountain, take the elevator, and go to their cage. Nick was the one who wanted to see this and the only one who really enjoyed it. (some of this may be out of order). We then went to Sun Studios where we took this tour where Elvis and lots of other famous people made their first albums. I must say it was pretty awesome. I enjoyed the history part of it and we took pics with Elvis's microphone. (I told dad all about it and he just walked in and handed me a like 500 page book of Elvis. I want my dad to go to Memphis so bad. I think the next thing was BB Kings. I had the best ribs I have ever eaten in my life and we sat and watched a guy sing the blues. Then we went to a really trendy little sports bar and watched a few basketball games and played pool. After we hung out on Bill Street (Beal Street... I have no idea about the spelling!) we went bar hopping and just had a really good time. The only thing that sucked was that I did not have my camera so I had to buy a crappy 12 dollar disposable....flash back to 1995! Every time it was quiet and I had to crank the camera I felt so stupid! lol. Sunday we went to eat really good Mexican and Nick and Luke played some PlayStation for old times sake. Then we drove to Ruston and I drove home today.Overall, it was one of the best trips I have had in a LONG time! Hanging out with Luke makes me feel like I am back in college hanging out without worries. It is so nice to have a friend like that. I wish I could go back!

Hopefully when I finish off my camera I will be able to upload some pics. Goodnight!

Ruston

So, my drive up to Ruston did not work out as well as planned. When I left I thought of all the April fool's jokes that I could pull on my family since I would be on the road all day. Maybe I could tell then that I broke down half way, I ran out of gas, I locked my keys in my car. All of these nasty pranks were running through my head as I stopped in St. Francisville for gas. I walked in to use the disgusting bathroom and walk back out to my car. Of course....I locked my keys in my damn car. Figures. Karma bites my ass every time :). It took about two hours for the pop-a-lock guy to come. Thanks to my new friend from the Shell gas stating Earl-ica who let me use her cell phone. I also got friendly with the ladies at KFC which is attached to the gas station. Anyways, the guy comes and unlocks my car. My alarm goes off and IT WONT STOP!!! It went off for about ten minutes. Finally, the guy had to unplug my horn. So I am driving down the road with all of my lights flashing getting nervous because the sun was going down. It was interesting but i got a laugh out of it. The guy who came to unlock my car said "the lady from USAA told me this wasn't your first time around." I felt stupid but he was right. This is like the fifth time this year.

So I make it to Ruston and m and Nick go to my fav place here Ponchatula's. I got my favorite Strawberry Abita Beer and we came back to the house. Eli is too cute! Saturday we went to decorate for a convention with the people Jenn works with. I was the babysitter/helper. It was actually kinda fun. We were there all day and it looked great. It was more work than I thought it would be though. eli was a little angel like always. We then went to Target and shopped a little while and came back to the house to change. We went to the Doctor's restaurant in Monroe called Sage. I had the most delicious martini and appetisers. It was so nice and the food was spectacular. I decided that I will help next year if I can get food out of it again. :)

Today everyone is at work and it is just me and Eli. We are having a good day. He eats and sleeps well and it fairly easy to take care of. I took a picture of him and I must post it. How happy does this baby look? I am the shiznit. Michael and Jenn and really good with him and I am proud of them both. He is an awesome kid :)

Tonight we drive to Memphis to visit Luke. Will post later. :)

Funny You Tube videos, missing FL

The weekend was great.  Jennifer, Michael, Eli, and Nick came home.  We had boiled crawfish for my moms birthday.  Eli is way cuter than I even imagined him being.  It was nice to finally meet him.  Nick and I went out the bar for mom's birthday.  I actually had a lot of fun.  I played some pool and really enjoyed the band.  Sunday we all helped dad put him shed back together.  Apparently he put the thing together like 3 days before the last hurricane and it did not make it through the storm.  I cant remember the last time he was so happy.  He kept thanking us over and over again.  It was good to be able to do something for him for  a change.  Also, everyone got along!  No drama or fight.  For us, that is a huge accomplishment.  Maybe adding little Eli to the mix balanced some things out.  It was funny watching the girls compete for attention.  Poor babies.

Today started out pretty rough.  I slept in Torbert last night because I had to go and get some things for the trip to Memphis this weekend.  I woke up today at like 12.  For some this would be considered a god thing but when I sleep this late it is because I feel that there is nothing to get up for which depresses me.   I am really missing Florida.  I'm not sure which part in particular but I was a little depressed.  I miss my friends, my job, my apartment, having Nick with me, everything.  

I decided to go to the tanning bed because the UV rays usually put me in a better mood.  I  went in the "hydration" things.  It is pretty much a sauna with your head poking out for 20 minutes.  After I went into the stand up tanning bed.  I don't know if I didn't eat enough or if it was too hot from the constant tanning before me but at about 7 minutes I thought I was about to pass out.  I had to stop early and get out.  I was picturing myself passing out in the tanning bed and got freaked out.  It took me several minutes and a bottle of water to feel better. Then I went to work at the bar.  I had a good night and realized that it is better than I remember it being.  I guess when you make comparable money with set hours and no stress you find the good in a job :)

Tonight me and Jordin were reviewing a few of our favorite You Tube videos.  I figure I should post some to give whoever reads this a laugh.  I am so excited to visit Luke this weekend in Memphis.  I hope we all have a good time!  Hopefully I will post pics when we get back!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5jVNsiM4IU

An Uneventful Day

I am pretty tired! I met Tricia for lunch at Las Palmas today. It was fun to see her. The food is better than I remember it ever being. It is funny hoe when you see friends that used to be really close to you it does not seem like time has really gone by. It is the same thing that happens when we hang out with Luke. It is a feeling like nothing has ever changed. I go back to those college days hanging out at the apartment. It is funny how much I miss those days. Nick and I have been talking about going to visit him. We need to!

I worked at the bar today. It is better than I remember it being. I guess it is because I work during the day right now or I appreciate the stress-free environment. I'm not sure. It really is nice to leave at a certain time and not have to think about work. Those are a few things I took for granted until I worked in social services. Hopefully it will continue to be good for me. After all, I need the money.

I am enjoying being around Sara and Kali. They are really cute, but not together. I love those babies. Kali has a heart of gold. She is the sweetest person. I think that she will be extremely caring when she grows up. Sara is really funny. Tonight Jo said her hair looked like Bozo the clown and it did! She makes funny faces and says crazy things. They are the best!

I cant wait for this weekend. I am excited to see Eli for the first time and I am excited for CRAWFISH!!! Yay!!! Tomorrow I get my hair cut!!! I am so ready.... I am looking a mess these days! :) Hopefully Peter will fix me up.

Anyways, hope everyone has a good rest of the week. I am getting anxious waiting for my PRAXIS scores to come in. We are all waiting for the rain to pour here. Hopefully it will pass by Saturday! Peace.

Zoo, mystic tan, etc.

This past weekend was nice.  Nick came in from Ruston to visit.  We had Kevin Jr.'s birthday party.  It was good to see Nick.  I miss him while he is gone.  I cant wait for him to come home this weekend for the crawfish boil for moms birthday.  It should be fun!

OK, so today I took some steps towards improving myself :).  I made a hair apt with Peter for Thursday because I am waaaay over due for a cut.  I am desperate.  I also got a way to expensive tanning package at planet beach.  Who knew the crap cost so much?  I remember I used to pay like 20-30 bucks at Robins every year for prom, now 5 years later it goes up to 100.  Oh times have  changed.  So hopefully by this weekend I will not be pale and have decent hair. I cant wait!  It was my first time doing the mystic tan and it freaked me out.  I was scared to breath while in the machine.  I also did the "hydration" thing.  I am wierd about keeping underwear on in machines that other have laid in and kept it on.  I would rather have a funky tan line than crotch rot.  :) Stupid me did not realize that hydration meant water...It was like I was in a misty sauna.  My underwear were wet when I got out.  Not pleasant!  I learned my lesson lol.

Today I took Sara to the zoo.  We had fun, just me and her.  She is a cutie.  She loved all the birds and really big animals.  It is fun to see things through the eyes of children.  She explained to me what she thought of each thing.  She is also a scary cat.  It cracked me up.  She ran from a goose yelling "ew, he gonna get me".  It was really funny.  another funny thing...she was sitting on the toilet when it automatically flushed.  It freaked her out and she made a face like she had just saw a ghost.  It was really funny.  Anyways, at the end of the day she had a little melt down but fell asleep before we got out of the drive way.  She cracks me up!  I wish Kali could have come.

There are still good people out there. :)

Ok, so much has happened in the last month.  The move home from Florida was awful.  The movers were a complete joke.  They screwed us and never showed up.  So never again will I ever make that mistake.  Thank goodness my mom came.  We ended up renting a UHaul and driving.  We stayed at a hotel half way and it ended up fine.  We have all learned our lesson.  Never again.  So we moved into the trailer....it is interesting to say the least.  I think being around Kali and Sara is worth it.  They are the coolest kids ever!

 Nick is doing well on his internship.  They even offered him a job already.  I on the other hand had been studying a ton for my PRAXIS tests.  I passes two so far and have not received the results from the other three yet.  If I do not pass I have one chance to retake them.  If I pass I start my teacher program in May.  I am excited.  Lately I have been bored because I have no cable at the trailer and Nick is gone.  He came home this weekend and we had a good time.  We went and saw "I love you man" and it was good.  We also ate at Zea's in BR.  It is weird being home.  Today was the first day I was really sad to be home and not in Florida.  I did not think I would miss it so much.  Today the weather was beautiful and I was desperate for the beach.  I also miss my work buddies a lot.  I am excited to visit when Nick moves back.

Today I gained great respect for humanity.  :)  I put my purse on top of my car and drove off.  A lady called Nick from my cell phone and said she found it on the side of the road.  I called the lady and she said she was bringing it to Chucks.  Everything was in it.  Nothing was taken.  I was in awe to see that some people are still so good and honest.  It is really good to see.  I wish I could have thanked the lady more.  Mom and dad tried to talk the people into coming in the bar and getting free food.  They ate at the Golden Coral.  My purse is a little scratched but my phone, camera, credit cards, etc were all in tact.  Thank you lady!!!

I will try to blog more often.  It is hard when I live at a place with no Internet or cable but i am in plaquemine often.  Jordin is about to give me some free make up so I must go.  Until next time...