What. A. Week.

And it won’t be over for me until Monday. :/ I have to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Anywho, I had my wisdom teeth out yesterday. I’ll get to that in a minute. On Monday I thought, I really need to do some stuff before tomorrow since I won’t be able to for a few days. So I went to the gym to do a ridic workout. I got back out to my car and the f*&^ing MoPo ticketed me. All because I didn’t pull up to the sign, get out, and squint. Because from afar it says Students and Faculty. If you know Montclair, you know their parking situation is horrible and they don’t have their sh*t together. IT’S F(^&%^$ SUMMER! No one was even there! I wasn’t going to pay it except for the fact that now they’re holding my degree for the ransom….OF FORTY DOLLARS!! Like, it’s students. You’re already ripping us off with the tuition, really, a $40 parking ticket at a school??

After that I had to go to Target to get some things…I forget what they were, I’m on Vicadin. So as I’m looking up why exactly I got a ticket the dentist calls to confirm my appointment…in ELMWOOD PARK! Not where I scheduled it! On the Aetna website it says it’s located in Clifton, but no, now we had to drive to the unknown in Patterson. Ugh. I emailed Shane this info and then, all the lights start flickering in my car. I got out, all sweaty still from my workout, in the POURING rain, and opened the hood to try to pretend I knew what I was doing. I saw the battery was corroded. Shit. I had to call roadside assistance (after I hauled ass into Target to get my goods of course).

Oh oh, now I know what I went to Target to get….my closet is a hot mess. Both of them are. I wanted to get some sort of organizing bins because I’m sick of the sight of it and can’t find anything. However, between the ticket and the dead battery I ended up not getting them because the days events were going to be about $200. My closet is still a hot mess. :/ I ended up only getting hair ties and sandwich bags. Completely forgot about liquid diet stuff.

I wish.

Okay so we went to the dental surgeon yesterday. I started sobbing before we went in. And then again in the waiting room. Sooo that was fun. For everyone there. When I finally went in he injected the stuff in my arm and asked me how I felt. I said “Weird.” And then I was out. I remember like, psychadelic colors and lights coming from each side (probably the light they were using to look in my mouth) and being very happy. When I woke up the first thing I did was look at the clock. He told me it would take forty minutes and my mindframe was that if 40 minutes didn’t pass, then I’d get to see the bright lights again! No such luck. The nurse came in and took me to the other room. Then Shane came in. And I reaaalllly wish he had recorded me because this is how our conversation went:

Me: What’s in my mouth.
Shane: Gauze. Don’t take it out.
Me: Why?
Shane: Because you’re bleeding.
Me: OMG I’M BLEEEDINGGG????
Shane: Only a little.
Me: Why?
Shane: You had your teeth taken out.
Me: Oh. CAN I KEEP ONE? I need to keep one! Get the nurse.

::more ramblings::

Me: I saw lights on one side. And then on the other. And it was f*cking aweseome.
Shane: *Just laughs.*
Me: No, like, I highly recommend this to everyone.

But now I don’t. My mouth tastes like fur and old milk. I was fine afterwards but the bleeding hasn’t stopped. They told me to shove tea bags in my mouth and if it hasn’t by tomorrow to come in. Which….I don’t have a car with a battery right now! So Shane will have to take off again and take me. And I have to work on Friday so I have to get the battery replaced at some point before then…but right now I really don’t feel like moving much. UGH. I found a picture I decided to take of myself. So flattering.

Get me Jell-o, too!

I hope both me and my car are better by Friday!

Mani…Wednesday? And Other Stuff.

Hola. I was glancing through my phone I noticed I’ve had some serious nails as of late. Why I feel it necessary to take pictures of my nails? I don’t know. My latest is zebra. I did it on the bus on the way to city last nite:

So Jersey.

And then last week, I was inspired by something I saw on the BirchBox blog with stripes. I painted my nails white first, let them dry, then cut little strips of Scotch tape and put them on my nails and painted on each portion and ripped the tape off:

Stripe-y

The week before was just plain pastels. Man, I thought I never had time when I was in school but I guess I just spent it painting my nails:

Don’t look at my toes.

Anywhos, school is finally finished. So now I get to focus on other things, which is weird. I finished the birds for the wedding cake topper. I got the wood burning tool with a coupon my sister sent me:

I’m the left one, obvi.

Oh…and me and boyfriend both did a 5k about a week ago. He got a medal. I…did not do that great. However, we got there late because he decided to pee in the woods randomly. And at the last minute I realized I left my iPod in the car…not good…can’t run without my music. I had to haul ass back to my car with 5 minutes until the start time. So I was already running before the gun went off. I felt good half way through as we were running through the nice neighboorhoods in Clinton. I even felt like I could lift the tv on the side of the road and take it with me (hey, it was that nice). Then at about 2 miles, I was like WTF, 1.2 miles left?! I am so not in the shape I used to be. But I’m getting there. Trying. It’s also hard to focus on 9 things at once.

2nd in his “age group”

It’s My Weekend…

I had off yesterday and today, which was much needed after my CRAZY work weekend and full Monday. So I’ve spent the last two days doing things for the wedding. I’ve been so focused on school lately that it was a nice break. I’m determined to pay as little as possible (where “little as possible” is ok) for the decor in the wedding. I got an idea for the cake topper from Etsy and instead of paying the $30 they wanted, I went to Michael’s to hunt down the materials to make it. Here is the *almost* final product. I still have to burn our cursive initials in with a wood burning pen:

If you're a bird I'm a bird...??

I wandered the store for a while. They didn’t have any wood cutouts that are birds. So I went down the dollar aisle and rummaged for awhile and low and behold, found these two little bird ornaments for Christmas. Bingo! I grabbed 3 of them, 1 for insurance. I couldn’t find any wooden rods near the wood, so I wandered aimlessly some more and found them in some other random aisle. First I grabbed the package of 20 for $5 then I saw one big 2 foot rod for $.29. The ornaments were on sale for half off. I paid $2.29 total.

When I got home I unscrewed the ribbon part from the ornament and saved them…so after the wedding I can replace them and use them for our tree. I then took a lighter and…went pyro nuts burning them birds. It was tricky because the flame left streaks if I wasn’t careful. I sawed the rod into four pieces using an old (well, now it’s an old one) kitchen knife. Now I just have to write our initials! Here was the project I was aiming for:

I opted for different birds because I liked the look better. I’m the flying one. ) Don’t worry, I have a backup dove in case a bird busts a balsam tail in transit.

Anywhos, I also found a fairly cheap but cute project for my card box. It’s nice to be able to think about this stuff now. I pretty much have finals left, then I graduate in May.

I’ve also had time to cook. Last week, our class cooked vegetarian meals. Our group had a tofu bell pepper dish and it was soooo good I brought some home to Shane. We loved it so much I cooked it again last nite:

It seems vegetarian is the theme of the week…Shane attended and took pictures for a vegetarian lecture I helped give to seven dozens. Actually, I think Shane might have been one of the seven people. However, the vegetarian streak ends tonight…. I’m cooking chicken fajitas and carbs….gotta load up for the 5k we’re running on Saturday morning! I’m sure I will be passed by pregnant women and strollers again. Toodles.

“We are pleased to inform you…”

Those were the words I read on Sunday night when I logged onto DND on Sunday night. I got my first choice, too. =)

I was pacing around for an hour before. My hands were shaking. Boyfriend was behind me waiting for the screen to pop up. And then I was finally relieved.

My first choice was MSU. I applied to 5 different schools, which I didn’t want to mention before incase you know, people Google’d me. I rearranged my choices a few times. UMDNJ was originally my first choice. But when it came down to it, UMDNJ was $20,000. I don’t have $20,000, and I won’t be able to get financial aid for 20k after we’re married. Sooo, I wasn’t really sure where I was getting that money from. CSE was out of the question for starting the day after my wedding. SJH is tough since Shane works in NY and Aramark was a shot in the dark since I got an interview, but I had no idea how many people applied. So I rearranged accordingly.

So, I am going to be an RD after rearranging my life and I couldn’t be happier. It’s going to be great telling everyone about it at the wedding. Can’t wait to see what June 2013 brings. =)

5 Days…(this post lacks humor)

Until I find out if I can move on with my life. I spent most of Dec., Jan., & Feb. doing the application process for the internship. It’s a centralized process, meaning you send most of your materials to one place, but it was still pretty lengthy. I had to have 4 (!!) transcripts sent, redo my resume, write many different essays, etc. etc. ETC. Then March was interviews. I applied to a few different schools and spent well over $600. Sigh.

The internship would start late August, which is right around the time we’d have to move too. Yet, we have no idea where we can/have to move to. I’ve tried not to think about it but I do and then I can feel the chemicals rush under my chest. I’ve turned our lives upside down for this, moved us north, quit my job – could have bought a house by now, and it all comes down to Sunday at 7 pm. The odds are not in my favor so I sort of have to prepare myself NOT to get an internship. For example, I know that around 110 people applied to my top internship choice, yet only 11 will be accepted. And the numbers only go up from there. Competitive.

And a lot of people are like, oh, well, you applied to a few places so you’ll get accepted to at least one. No, that’s not how it works. You rank the programs, and they rank you, so you can only be accepted into one because sooo many people are applying. Isn’t it ridiculous though? So many people suffering from food-related illnesses, yet, we’re desperately competing to become dietitians. And what ticks me off most is that a) they don’t tell you this before you even enter the program and b) there are no articles about this. None. I’ve searched high and low for some statistics to help in my ranking process.

Sunday will be horrible during the day. I just know I’ll hurl or something. If I don’t get one I’ll be crushed of course, but I’ll have time to make some money for the next round of applications (which, by the way, isn’t for a year. Yeah, how crazy is this process? I don’t have a year!) I can either move up to part or full time at the hospital or become a DTR. I’ll also have time to catch up on all those projects I’ve wanted to do and volunteer work. AND….the best part is Shane and I will be able to go on a nice honeymoon.

One thing I’ve learned from this process is that I’m a good writer and I should use that tool more often. I’ve gotten many compliments on my essay. Any time there’s a writing contest, scholarship with essay, etc., I’m going to apply. It’s one of my best assets.

And I’ve come a long way since undergrad 10 years ago. I was trying to apply to ivy league grad schools for an MFA but stopped half way through because I was convinced they’d just look at my name and know I wasn’t good enough. This time, I did experience friction, but I know that I put in a great effort, the odds are just not in my favor. And I have another chance in a year.

Sundaysundaysundaysunday. Coincidentally, also April Fool’s Day. So wish me luck..orrrr…give me suggestions on some nice honeymoon spots. Thank you.

 

Testing, testing

I got an iPhone. Best thing since sliced bread:). Here’s a picture from the Christmas party we had at our house this weekend. Only 2 more tests then I’m done with school. Whoo!

Red Cups Make Me Happy.

Hi. I’m posting from Starbs. I just got a sh*t ton of work done thanks to a tall skinny peppermint mocha. Soo good. I’m not convinced it has 100 calories though. Taste like more.

Mmm. Not mine, just a picture.

I’ve been suuuper busy with school, Christmas, wedding stuff, etc. As far as wedding stuff goes, we’re getting married August 18th! Whoo! At the Smithville Inn, which is a super cute place down in South Jersey. We also bought the save-the-dates for super cheap on Cyber Monday, which made me happy. I joined theknot.com to help me with this planning crap, because I honestly have no idea what I’m supposed to be doing and I’m – ugh, sorry, a teen couple across from is hardcore making out with tongue. Gross. Gross. Get a room. Anywho, yeah, I have no idea what I’m supposed to be doing, so they have a timed checklist which has been super helpful. But, I’m supposed to have the florist, DJ, officiant, and be all registered by like, tomorrow. Yeah, not happening. Besides registering…I totally got the fun part out of the way! Ha. But I just know the florist is going to be like, what is your vision? And I’m going to be like, “…flowers.”

Rooosters.

Totally staying here the night before.

I have a wedding website but I’m not posting it until the most vital people have their lodging. And if you’ve done that already…thanks!

In other news, today begins the internship application process. Yay. It ends Feb. 15. Then I find out April 1st. I have a 10% chance. Soo, yeah. I have yet to meet someone who has actually gotten one. Must. Have. Hope! School is almost over. I have 2 more Tuesday classes and 1 more Wednesday class. Then finals, which are just presentations. (Okay, 1 ridiculously hard test.) Must. Make. It. Through!

Okay, the sun is getting super hot on my legs. Ciao!

Hey Baby, I Think I Wanna Marry You…

So if you didn’t know already Shane & I are engaged. He proposed on Saturday night! Completely shocked me. What’s funny is that before I left work, a coworker asked me, “So when are you guys getting married??” I really thought he was in on it. But apparently it was just coincidence. We went to the mall to get new work pants that morning, watched a sh*t ton of “Ghost Whisperer” (my new favorite show), then I left for work. I feel like between Facebook, Twitter and the Internet in general, nothing is private anymore, so I won’t share the deets….that’s mine. All I’ll say is that I was completely thrown for a loop. And since people will ask, here’s a crappy picture of the ring that does it NO justice!

Meet Bianca, my new cushion-cut friend. She whispers things like, "I'm spoken for," and "I'm taken."

It’s great hearing from all your family and friends afterwords…and I didn’t even do anything…just said yes! Unfortunately the next day we both had to work, on like no sleep, then I had to do a project, go to school, school again…and I just want. To. Sleep. Relax a little…with my fiance!

<3

What’s funny is that Saturday morning we had no plans of getting married (not set ones, at least). Now, we have an idea of when (sort of – at least we know when we can’t – and it might be sooner than later!), I know exactly who I want in the wedding, I already know the dress (priced for a poor man’s budget), the colors, the favors (also priced for a poor man’s budget), rehearsal dinner site, dress colors….and what’s even funnier is that we didn’t even really have to think about these things too much. We talked about a lot when we were up Sat night….but it’s just weird to think…one week ago I knew nothing. Or…maybe we’re eloping.

Okay, I’m going to take a nap. Here’s a fitting song, where I got the title from:

Good Morning & Such

I’m at Starbucks currently trying to get my learn on. Seems like a good thing to do on a rainy day off. I’m getting quite distracted though, between the skeezy coked-out customer that just left and the other odd people that have walked in. Annnd….a co-worker just walked in, haha. I’m going to miss everyone after I leave.

Oh…I don’t think I ever posted it, but next week I start a new job at a hospital. It’s definitely time for a change, time to do what it is I’ve been going to school for.

Future.

Speaking of degrees and what not, yesterday I went to apply for graduation. Can’t believe it’s come so quick. Still have a lot to do though. Have to finish up this semester and take 4 classes next semester. And I’ll be done in May. Now, the question is, to walk or not to walk. It’s my second (almost, almost 3rd) degree so who cares right? I don’t want to (pay for the friggin gown etc.) ahem, but I guess I’ll see if anyone wants to come.

Okay, back to homework. A sidenote – when I was googling “nutrition degree” images, this came up:

Must be nip?

Oh kitties, you so funny.

Happy Fall =)

September 23rd was the start. It really is my favorite season. I love everything about it – pretty leaves, hoodies, being comfy, tea, weather, Uggs (hopefully a new pair soon), Halloween (second only to Christmas), the smell of woodburning stoves, punkins, punkins, punkins, crockpot, etc. etc. etc.!

And now for no good reason, 20 cats enjoying fall foliage.

He’s my favorite:

Really getting into it