Engaged!!!!!

KC had a big surprise waiting at home for me last Friday night--him! He flew all the way from Spokane to bring me a very special present. He brought me the most beautiful engagement ring on the entire planet.

I can't say our engagement is a surprise because we've both known we want to marry each other for months now. But, seeing the ring this soon (and him!) was absolutely amazing!

I feel the need to share a few facts about the ring he brought me: he had a ring custom-designed to hold the diamond from my grandmother's engagement ring. This ring is so special to me for so many reasons! Most of all, it's something I can show others, a conversation piece, that allows me to tell others about KC and our relationship.

I love him so much! I can't wait to marry this man!

Everything's in working order...

I have my car back after only a little while in the shop. Needless to say, it feels good to have a means of transportation again. Thankfully, the damage done was not too serious and will not cost a terrible amount of money. (I can't help but wish I could have saved the money for other reasons though.)

Car ....crash?

I "wrecked" my car this morning. I say "wrecked" because it wasn't really a crash.

I hit a curb going about 30 to 35 mph this morning because someone decided to move into my lane and I swerved to avoid him/her hitting me.

So, the other driver either 1. never saw me or 2. saw me hit the curb and kept going. My car now wobbles, and my front right tire sits at least 2 or 3 inches further back than it used to. (I have no idea how much damage has been done yet.)

I can't file a report because I never got a license plate number, and the truck never hit me--just ran me off the road. I can't even file with my own insurance because I only have liability.

Now, I'm waiting to find out how much damage was done when I hit the curb. My car is worth very little--the best I can say for it most days is it runs (no a/c, broken windows, broken driver's side door....it's bad.)

I guess I'm at the point where if it costs a lot to fix what happened this morning, I should get another car. But, how does a person with no money, no family, and no one to cosign get a car? I probably make enough every month between my two jobs to afford it, but I'm not sure.

I am at a point where I'm just hoping for the best outcome possible. It's just so disgusting to think that my reaction to the other car almost hitting me has caused so much trouble. But, it was instinct to move away from imminent harm...

Here's hoping things work out okay...

Insomniac Irony

I think it's almost funny that even though I need rest after a heck of a long day, and and even longer work week, that I am awake tonight at 2 a.m.

I miss K.C. very badly. Every time I've had the time/chance to talk to him I've been so exhausted I practically fell asleep over the phone. He's been so considerate of my busy schedule and always so steadfast in spite of our dwindling chances to connect on a personal level (erm, that is, my inability to stay awake!).

I really can't wait to see him in October. I can't wait for us to spend some time getting to know each other again and to just relax.

And, I know I will rest peacefully by his side.

--sigh---

Long week

Life has been so busy the last couple of weeks. Between a job in public relations, working as the entertainment editor for the Vanguard, and a full load of classes I'm more than ready for a brief 36 hour break.

I'm a lot luckier this weekend than last--I get to relax tonight and tomorrow instead of work on upcoming projects and studies.


I'm taking the chance to recuperate and prepare for another onslaught next week!
The important thing is that I've learned how to deal with this insanely busy schedule and I'm doing pretty well. My tests/presentations/jobs have all gone better than expected (read: I am so relieved!).

Until next time...

Monday Traffic

I got up early today because I wanted to get to work a little early, have time to have breakfast...all the reasons a person gets up early. :)

But, I spent my extra 15-20 minutes sitting in traffic! I know, it's rush hour, what do I expect? But, it certainly makes me less likely to try to get to work early to finish a project...Why not sleep that extra 15 minutes and still get here at the same time?

On the bright side: 5 weeks until K.C.'s next visit. I can't wait!

Material things

I bought a digital camera this weekend. I'm really excited about the purchase--it was an Olympus camera, for $130. I have a huge trip planned over the Christmas break (which I'm planning already, obviously) and this camera will let me take a ton of really great pictures.

I was really nervous about spending that much money but after getting the camera home and out of the box, I'm convinced the purchase was the right choice. It's so amazing! Can't wait to take a ton of pictures.

Vanguard Writers

I'm trying to recruit writers from the Communication department this week. So far, I've met with nothing but apathy and complaints. I have to wonder how a journalism student can never consider writing for the college's newspaper. How do they expect to build a writing portfolio without writing? I really do wonder if most college students realize they won't be able to land a job after college without more hands-on experience. I've seen graduates working in the mall and all I think is "they must have partied through college." Pessimistic I know. But, it DOES make me really appreciate those few students involved with activities and jobs that will help make their careers better post-graduation.