Where to start?

Let's see here... David was home for a little over a week. That was great. It really sucked when he had to leave though, it was really tuff on me. I think Nessa is getting sick of having her favorite person home for a little bit and then he's gone again. After he left she chewed up 6 pairs of underwear and pooped on the basement floor 3 times. I don't know why I spoil that dog, she's such a brat.
I am technically "engaged". David gave me a ring on September 12th. Just to save him some embarrassment I won't say how he did it. It wasn't romantic and he actually didn't even verbally ask. We are hoping for the wedding to be early September 2006. That is just a guess right now. With David's military life it's hard to actually plan anything. So no one mark their calendars yet.
The ring David gave me is beautiful. It has 3 princess cut diamonds set between four white gold (I believe that's what it is) bands (2 on each side) that wrap around the band of the ring. If you look at the ring from the side I think it looks like a silhouette of a city. This ring is gorgeous and perfect for me. David really knows what I like.
I bought a new-to-me car on the 13th of September I believe... or was it the 14th? Anyways, it's a 200? Chevy Trailblazer. Indigo in color and loaded. I just love it. It has low miles and in great shape so I am sure it will be my car for a long time... Or until Bobby turns 16, because then he wants it. David bought a 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. It was 4 full size doors and a long box. It's really nice for someone like David. A little too big for me.
A very close family friend passed away September 15th. He was only 50 years old. He was the first person to buy me flowers and so far he has given me the most roses. For my 16th birthday he sent me a dozen red roses because I had no one else to give me flowers. My cousins, my sister and I, and his nieces were like the children he never had. God Bless you, Kevin. I love you and miss you... Yes, I am pissed at you for dying and making me cry. See you soon!
I was in a fender bender... Actually the fender didn't even bend so it was just a fender. On the 18th of September. The stupid asshole that I hit called the cops and was really rude till the cop got there. His wife jumped out of the vehicle yelling at me and he was crawling under his SUV looking for damage until the cop got there and then they were in so much pain they couldn't even walk. Argh!!! We were on the off ramp from Demers going on to Columbia Rd. I thought I seen them go so I looked to see if it was clear for me and I bumped into them, because they were waiting for a car two lanes away! I was going less than 5 mph and hit their receiver hitch. My car wasn't even scratched but they are idiots and like to have drama. The cop was totally on my side and gave me a ticket (which he apologized for like 3 times) for following too close. It was $41. The funny thing is just a little bit ago Jennifer got a ticket for going over the yellow line and that one was a hundred and something. Now their insurance company is harassing me. My insurance company hasn't even gotten a copy of the police report, idiots! What am I paying them for? Just thinking about this is raising my blood pressure.
Annie's kitty Reecie is missing. She has been for a week now, poor kitty. Probably found a home that feeds her tuna every day.
I am trying to find a job in Texas so I could live with David till he is deployed Fall of 2006. Then I would either move back here and work part time or move back to Lake of the Woods and run my dad's cafe.
I got a bladder infection and am just finishing up some Macrobid. It turns your pee neon green. Pretty cool. Important reminder to all you females: always go pee after having sex. Don't ask me how I know, just trust me. Otherwise the doctor will be dx you with honeymooncystitis.
Well let's see what life has in store for me next...
You never know where life is going to take you, so hold on tight, fasten up, pee often, smile, and enjoy the ride.

My thoughts are with the victims of Hurricane Katrina

This week has went by pretty fast. Last weekend I spent time back "home" with my parents and cousins. I went out with my parents Saturday evening and I spent the majority of that time talking with my grandpa. Sunday my parents had a last minute decision BBQ. Diane, Steph, Terrina, Hannah, RaeAnna, Myra, Squirrel, Gavin, Robbie, and Gramma were all there. I spent most of the time outside with Hannah and RaeAnna. We jumped on the trampoline and drove the 4-wheeler. RaeAnna is really started to talk. She would babble something no one understood and then say "jumpy" when she realized no one was jumping on the trampoline. What I thought was neat was sometimes Rae would babble something and Hannah would answer her. Kind of neat that she understood her. I wish I had more time to spend with those girls.
Gavin is a little oinker. He could eat and eat and eat. That's OK I like to eat a lot too.
Nessa now knows "roll-over". She has so much energy, I think she will really enjoy it when David comes home and can spend lots of time with her.
Hopefully, David will be home this weekend and will be able to spend next week with me. I am not getting my hopes up because the army can be a stinker on that kind of stuff. I guess I should get used to my life depending on what a first sergeant or sergeant major decides.
I feel terrible for those affected by Hurricane Katrina. My prayers go out to all those who are suffering or those who didn't make it through the storm.
When life throws you a curve-ball, hit a home-run and win the game.

My one magical power would be...

In 1 1/2 weeks David will be home for a week. That is going to be really really nice. I have a few hours of work to do on the house and then the major room will be all remodeled.
I had to take Nessa to the vet last Friday so the vet could check her for ear mites. Annie's cats had them so they figured they better check her out too. She had a couple so they did the treatment, checked her for heartworm, and gave her a preventative heartworm tx. She weighs 22 pounds. She has grown a lot since we got her in December. She is such a good girl at the vet, so I gave her a treat when we left. I spoil that dog too much.
To all of those that suffered throught the devastating effects of hurricane Katrina, my thoughts are with you.
I wish I could see into a guys thoughts. I always wonder what David is thinking about or what he thinks of different things. So if I could have one magical power I think it would be to read his mind.
I think after I finally get out of work I am going to check and see if the movie, "The Wedding Date", is at Hollywood Video yet. It is always out when I go there. I want to see that movie and a couple other ones that are in theatres. I just don't have the money to be going to the movie theatre though. I want to save up some money for when David is home.
I wish Dr. Sobus would finish up with her last patient so I could go home. She ran behind all day today.
No, time doesn't stand still. Yes, you will wish you could have that moment again. So: speak kindly, act wisely, take pictures, and keep the memories close to your heart.

Loving my boyfriend

I LOVE MY BOYFRIEND!!! He suprised me with a visit home at 6am Saturday morning. He called my cell and asked me if I wanted to come outside and do PT. I was shocked and very happy. Nessa was so excited to see him she peed on the pillow. We layed around, drove around, and ate the weekend away. I was just happy to be near him. I kept smelling and kissing him. It was great to wake up next to him on Sunday morning. He is the one I want to spend the rest of my life with. Now, for him to see that I am the one for him. He left Sunday afternoon around 4pm to head back to Texas. I still can't believe he came all that way just to see me. I could go on and on but I will let it rest...at least for a little bit.
I can't believe how fast this year has gone by. It doesn't feel more than a few months ago that I started working at Altru and bought my house. It feels like I've had Nessa forever though. Funny how that is.
If you want to make a difference in the world...adopt an animal from the humane center and give it all the love in the world. Your love gives that animal the best life it could ever have. I believe that animals know more than we give them credit for. I look into Nessa's eyes sometimes and I can almost hear her saying "thank you" with the look that she gives me it makes my heart melt.

Gas price making me sick.

Patient's families are starting to really get to me! I don't know if I can take another phone call from some nagging mother!
I am very happy today is Friday. I am going to go home and clean my house, walk my dog, workout, and just enjoy the weekend.
I will be getting another roommate today. Jennifer will be moving into the 2nd bedroom and Annie is moving to the basement.
David will be home in, hopefully, 21 days. I have a couple suprises for him. I hope the week that he is home is just perfect. I hope everything goes as planned and runs smoothly. I am hoping for some alone time. I have to remember though that it is his vacation and I can't control it. I just want him home!!!
Summer is almost over and I have pretty much wasted all the nice weather on doing nothing. I did take a couple road trips but that was it.
The price of gas is atrocious! I can't believe that it is $2.599 a gallon! How are people supposed to afford to go to work or do anything that consists of driving somewhere? It makes my stomach hurt just thinking about the fact that I have to put gas in my car tonight.
Nessa is getting very territorial I am going to have to work on that with her. She will bark and bark at people on our street, but the second we leave our yard she loves strangers. She is a very strange dog.
Pictures of our childhood are pictures of our purity and true love of life. Take a picture from your childhood, frame it, and put it somewhere you will see it every day.