It's been a long time since I've posted. Main reason: I met a boy and fell in love. I've never fallen for someone so quickly. We met and clicked instantly. It's incredible how similar we are in terms of dreams for the future and things we value. This is the first person I've dated since Tyler who encourages and inspires me to better myself. ( Read more... )

My 25th birthday is Saturday. I really think I can clean myself up after that. I can't do an all-or-nothing approach to getting healthy, eating better, staying sober, exercising... Since I am such an all-or-nothing person, when I mess up in the slightest I spiral into this crazy binge. I need to look at things more realistically and take one day ( Read more... )

Michael broke up with me Saturday night ( Read more... )

Today was my last day of clinicals for 2nd quarter of nursing school. It was calm and relaxed... Our group left early. We all met up at O'Blarney's down the road from St. Pete's to celebrate. They had a $5 cover just to get in so we went to Pints & Quarts by suggestion from one of the four Lacey locals in our bunch. I'd never been there before ( Read more... )

Life can be so lonely ( Read more... )

My nursing school class is made up of the most beautiful, strong, amazing women. There are four guys too, who are great. But these women! I am inspired by each one. How did I get so lucky?

Michael came down this weekend. Friday night, after work, we went to a piano bar and watched one of his friends propose to his lady (she said yes). Then we went down to the Brotherhood for the usual Friday night craziness with D. Then we went to a party at Nikki's house where Michael beer-bong'd one too many. We walked across town home and then ( Read more... )

Realizing that you are becoming the person you've always wanted to be is a fucking amazing feeling.

One year ago this was NOT me at all.

Michael moved back up to Bellingham to work for his dad doing accounting. The family business, Archer Group, is very successful up there. It's good experience for life after he gets his MBA ( Read more... )

What two news-related websites do you visit most often?

How about just-for-fun websites?

Recipes/cooking websites?

Shopping websites?

I'm just curious where other people wind up online most often.