Shopping!

Well, Thursday I finally get to get down to business on my Christmas shopping. I have that one day to hit 6 different stores and get all my shopping done! Ugh! There will be some serious coffee intake! I'm having to psyche myself up so I can face the crowds. I hope I don't get into any of those crazy holiday shopping fights you hear about on the news! LOL! I will be happy to finally have it all done! I have some good surprises up my sleeve for my fiance` and I so can't wait to see the look on his face when he opens his gifts! :P Anyway... Um... I might have some new pics for you guys... Let's see!

Ta- da. About my Fiance` of course. As if that wasn't obvious! I LoVe YoU RONNIE E. HOGUE!!!!

That's all for now!

~Tiffy

ThatTimeOf TheYear~

So... my laptop is still out of commission; hence my lack of updating the blog of Face book. Forgive me but Ronnie needs his laptop too. He's taking his last final right now, so I am taking the opportunity to not be dead to the world anymore. Lol... anyway, I am very behind on posting pics and I am going to remedy that as well as create the promised DIY section. So behind... well. I have lots to say, but most of it's not nice, so I'm not gonna say nuttin' at all. Psyche! Naw, I will say this: I HAVE THE BEST FIANCE` IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD AND I LOVE HIM SOOOOOO MUCH!!! MY HEART BELONGS TO YOU RONNIE E. HOGUE FOREVER AND ALWAYS NO MATTER WHAT!!! That said, here's some pics! Enjoy! Tee-hee!



Ducks swimming in the pond.



The moon.



I like trees. And clouds.



More pretty clouds.



The pretty winter sky.

K-thanks. Peace.
~Tiffy

[Geek Squad! HELP!]

So... My laptop is messed up. Already. Yep. Not a happy camper right now. I can get on the net, but I cannot access any of my documents or photos or anything. I don't have my stuff backed up on anything either. I've been meaning to invest in a back up hard drive but, well, poor folks have to wait til we can afford that stuff. So, I'm quite frightened that I may lose my pictures. I am off today so I'm going to see the Geek Squad to see if they can fix it. I really hope they can fix it without losing my stuff. I may jump over the counter and strangle the poor geeks if they screw my stuff up. Ugh... anyway. Hopefully they will fix it and later I will upload my DIY section. I have been thinking about it. I took some photos of my wreath-making and was thinking of some other stuff, but haven't done it yet. I was kinda iffy about a DIY blog but my cousin Gayle added one to her blog today, so I think it'll be okay. At least I'm not the only weird kid that likes DIY! BTW, You can get to Gayle's DIY section by clicking this link: http://gaylesetsail.blogspot.com/p/diy.html She tells you how to make an awesome shirt!
Well, wish me luck with the Geek Squad! Hopefully you will be hearing from me again later today when I can finally access my photos again.
Peace!

Spirit~

So, I know. I haven't posted anything in a while. Fortunately, it's not like a lot of people read this anyway. To be honest, I have been using it more as a sort of diary. But it has always helped me to get stuff off my chest by writing.
Anyway, just in case someone is reading this... I am back now. I have been really sick and haven't even felt like writing. But I am feeling a little better (knock on wood) and hopefully I am recovering. I have been kinda down here lately. This is usually my favorite time of the year, but since Mom died I have been sorta depressed by Christmas. I have found that you have to find little things to keep your spirits up. Christmas spirit for me now is the smiles of the little ones, the gift wrapping, playing all the songs I heard when I was little, and remembering all the Christmases I was able to share with my Mom. I cry a lot more now but I know that she wants us to be happy. So I am doing my best to keep cheery. I am pretty good at playing the part of the cheerful Christmas fanatic. I can't hide the fact that I love it all. The lights, the decorations, the trees, and wreathes, the presents all wrapped up pretty, the music, the food!!!! and candy! I plan on putting on about ten pounds this winter! Can't wait to eat some of Grandmommy's goodies!!! And oh man do I want some sausage balls! I already had my white fudge covered Oreo's! Tee-hee! Yes, you have to find joy in all the little things around you! I am so happy for my family! But I can't get into all of that right now! Some surprises must be kept secret! My little sister is going to China this summer! So excited for her!
I have a wonderful family who loves me! I have the BEST man in the world and one day in the future when we can afford a nice wedding he is going to marry me! I am so blessed in so many ways! And I am going to focus on those blessings from here on out!!! Maybe you don't believe in God, Buddha, faeries, or Santa... It doesn't matter. But Know this: we were all put on this earth for a reason! We were put here to LOVE! Love your soul mate or love your friends or your fur babies! Or maybe you dedicate yourself to mother nature! It doesn't matter who, just love someone and dedicate yourself and life to that person or pet or place or thing! See how happy you can be when you realize that all of this material stuff is silly. Money is the root of all evil! So if you don't have enough of it right now, (like me) don't let it get you down! Just think how silly it is to let something so worthless take up all your time and effort! Money has no worth. It is the dumbest thing on this planet. Just think about it, why do we have money? what idiot came up with the idea that we should base our existence on little pieces of paper that represent a stash of gold somewhere? God and Mother Nature sure the hell didn't say it was a good idea!!! Don't stress! Just LOVE!!!! And I know I sound like a flower child right now but guess what? Living life with an open mind and an open heart is the way I want to live. I think everybody should give it a try!!! And before I go, here is some holiday spirit for you!!!



"No more lives torn apart,
And wars would never start,
And time would heal all hearts.
Every one would have a friend,
That right would always win,
And Love would never end.
This is my grown up Christmas list."

"Although it's been said
Many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you!!!"

Sick Notes...

So, I am sick. Yup. And I have a feeling Ronnie may be getting sick too... again. It's horrible. I have school and work... and I'm so sick and tired. Yuck. Both my days off this week were spent in bed wishing I felt good enough to enjoy my day off. And on another note: what is up with the lack of Christmas spirit this year? It's horrible. No lights, no music, no happy cheerful faces... I mean really!?! What is wrong with everyone? I know what's wrong with me. But what about everybody else? I am broke and Ronnie and I are going insane just trying to pay the bills. I'm usually already wrapping presents by now, but I haven't bought a thing. We're freaking out! We're conserving money in any way possible, but right now it's just tough. and of course we're both sick, but can't miss work cause we need the money. This totally sucks. But hopefully, after next week we'll be able to start getting presents. Idk. This year just kinda feels yucky right now. I'm sick and depressed. I am sorry for the depressing blogging but it's kind of the overwhelming feeling right now. On the brightside... um... well... huh... um... well... okay so I can't really think of a brightside right now. But I would like to say that everybody needs to get some Christmas spirit! Remember what this season is really all about! Make the little ones happy and let your family know you care!!! Maybe you can't afford the best presents this year, we all know how tough times are and we all understand, but sometimes the best gift you can give is just being there to say "I love you!" To my family members, that is all I want for Christmas! I just want to spend time with the people I love! I miss you all!!! Oh! Everyone give congrats to my lil sis! She got the transfer scholarship and she's going to China! Woo! I am so excited for her! I am also scared! I've never been on a plane and neither has she! I'm kinda worried about that... Okay I'm honestly scared to death! But I'm still excited for her! Well, I guess I am done for now. No pics right now. I've been sick and really busy too so I haven't had time or energy for anything fun. Remeber to share the good will and love this season!

{o}{o}{o}{Old Fashioned Gir}{o}{o}{o}

So, I am an old fashioned kinda girl especially about Christmas! I absolutely LOVE Christmas time! I love getting to be with my family! I love getting presents for my loved ones! I love wrapping presents (hence why I was considering a gift wrapping service- I like to do the real fancy pretty bows and all). I love the music! I love the decorating and cooking and eating! I love it all! well except for the probability of losing power at some point in the winter. I am kinda sad this year though. Obviously Christmas hasn't been the same for the past few years. I tend to cry a lot more than I used to at Christmas. Little things set me off on accident and I find myself at work blinking tears out of my eyes before anybody notices. But I know that she is watching over us. I am a very traditional kind of Christmas lover and very sentimental (pack rat) so I keep little things around that remind me of my past Christmases with my family. I was so happy to see that I had packed some of Mom's old Christmas decorations in with the Christmas tree that Rachel picked up this weekend. I can look at then and remember the times I shared with her. I miss her so much and I wish she were here with us. It makes me sad not being able to be home with Daddy and Kryssi to put up the tree this year. I miss my family. I am making myself sadder writing about it. I thought this would make me feel better, but I think I am going to have to go look for cute cat pictures on the net now to cheer myself up. Everyone try to remember that this is the season of good will and joy! It's all about the little ones! Love and Peace everyone!

:{}:{}:{}:{Feel}:{}:{}:{}:

I'm feeling a lot of things all at once: reminiscent, hopeful, sad, happy, confident, insignificant, ridiculous, and bold and more and so on...
It sucks.
But I am going to try to focus in on the good feelings.
This will be the first Thanks Giving I will not spend with my family.
But it will also be the first Thanks Giving that Ronnie, Pixi, and I will share together as our own little family.
I am excited and sad at the same time. I have a lot of things to be thankful for!
I have a wonderful family with the best Daddy in the world, a beautiful niece and three handsome nephews (1 is a nephew-in-law-to-be), I have a beautiful, loving, caring, strong, brave man to call my fiance` and of course I have a little precious fur baby to cuddle.

I also have an awesome camera that I love to take photos with! Here's some new pics! I was playing with my scarf/shawl. :)

}{}The{}Affect{}{

There have been many people that I have encountered in my life. And I am proud to say that, in the midst of the chaos of greed and hate engulfing the world, I have been able to meet many good-hearted and kind people. I know the impact that these people have had on my life and I hope that I can brighten some one's day with a smile and the kindness I have earned from others. I hope that maybe I can have the affect all those good people had on me on some one else that needs it. I hope that in some way, I can do something good and make at least a small difference.

I'd also like to say a few words for anyone who has lost a loved one.
I know how hard the holidays are with that person, but we have to remember that they would rather us all be happy and being the cheer that makes the whole family smile, than sad and down and bringing everyone else down with us. I cry and smile at the same time when I hear a Christmas song I love that reminds me of Mom. I remember her smile and her singing along and I am happy that I had those times with her.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

{{BReaK ThE B0rEd0m}}

I am bored and don't really have much to say. Lil bummed at the moment. Workin' on fixin' that. But here's some pics.

Only a Thousand Words....

Could you say how you feel?
In only a thousand words?
They a picture says
A thousand words...
I could never hope to say
How I feel about you
In only a thousand words.

I'll try to show you life through my eyes,
But I can't do it
in Only a Thousand Words.

These are some pics from today... I was feeling expressive. Been working on a new story... ( yeah I know, "You never finished the last one...") But it's just been a whiles since I felt inspired. And right now, I'm trying let the past rest and embrace life today.

My cousin did this first. I've loved the idea since she did it. I will add a link to her photos for everyone to check out! She's awesome!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovelafever/5168389579/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovelafever/5168988842/in/photostream/
^Links to Gayle's Photos!

My Photos:

@---}---- LoVe ----{---@

It is amazing how strong a bond between two people can become. We finish eacth other's sentences. I swear sometimes we can read each other's thoughts. It's so wonderful to know how much he loves me and much I love him. No matter what I am going through, whether he knows how I feel or not, he knows exactly what to do or say to make me feel better. He knows how to brighten my day. He is my better half when I need to learn and my bad influence when I need to have fun. He has been there for me during the hardest times in my life and is still just as compassionate as ever. He is truly amazing and so is the way I feel about him. He is my heart and soul and I will cherish every moment we have together for eternity. We are Penguins! Forever and Always No Matter What!

+++Grown Up wathin' 'em Grow Up+++

Well, we had a blast at Daddy's this weekend! Meagan is now 5 years old! I can't believe it! Jordan and Shyluc are going to be taller than me in no time! They are all growing so fast! I am so glad I got to see them! I got to hang with both of my sisters too! I met Keeston, Jessica, and David too. It was a blast! With us growing and everyone else growing family time is getting harder and harder to come by. I am so happy to have the times that we do have with each other.

I will upload pics later :)

{confession}

They say that in order to overcome your fears, you must face them. Well, I did that. I DO that. Regularly. But, I am still extremely claustrophobic. I didn't realize how bad I was till we moved up here. I guess I'm still trying to get used to living in a big city instead of bein able to run out and play in the woods whenever I want. I work at the busiest Walmart in town and everyday I end up having to face my claustraphobia. If it's not being squished in the overly crowded aisles, it's having to go find something in the back and go down very narrow, long, dark aisles in the back where you push the button to move the shelves. I'm always afraid somebody's gonna come along and push the button without realizing I'm in there. As if it wasn't a claustrophobic stuation already. It's insane. My body just locks up and I have to take a deep breath and force myself to take each step. But I do it. I face my fear and do what I have to... So, shouldn't I be over it now? Idk. Anyway... Here's a pic to contrast with the gloomy post! Lol.

((((Tralalala))))

Hmmm.... So you know, if creative people didn't have to work at lame jobs, we could actually have time to create our masterpieces, or at least not be so tired on our days off that we can't accomplish anything. But that's why I'm in college. Just gotta get through the crap to get to the life I want! And btw, I'm gonna be an awesome director! Love my film class and can't wait for next semester!
In the meanwhile, I took some shots on campus finally! editting in process... could be a long process. I will upload some! Also, here's a poem.



//Faded Memory//

Sometimes I feel like a faded memory,
Lost in box on the shelf, hidden by dust,
And cloaked in cobwebs… forgotten.
Just a broken heart and tired soul,
All alone, cold, and empty.
Will anyone ever need me?
Doesn’t anyone want me anymore?
What have I done? When did I fall?
What did I do wrong? My hopes have gone…
I’m nothing more than a faded memory.
Useless, more like a rotten regret,
A bitter taste in the mouth when you think
About me, remember me…
Can’t anyone see the dreams I had?
Tell me where they’ve gone.
I’m just a faded memory,
Lost in box on the shelf,
Lost like hopes, wishes, and dreams.

~~!~~ []D E //\\// G ((_)) [] //\\// ZZZ ~~!~~

So... working all HAlloween weekend.... yucky... hoping to spend some time with my fiance` and getting some rest! In the mean time.... I am doing a lot of pic editting. and... contemplating how well a gift wrap business might work out for a side job to get some extra Christmas cash.... hmm..... Open to suggestions! Ne way not much to say right now... kinda down. But I'll get back up... soon.
Here's some pics and some poems to follow...

Peace.


--->Through My Lens<---

I feel a rush as I remove the cap,
And release my eyes from the empty blackness.
I breathe in and a peace calms my excited hands.
I am still as I veiw the world through my lens.
I wonder if it looks the same to anyone else,
As it does to me right now in this moment of joy.
I hope I am able to share this beauty with everyone.
I aim my sights, focus in, and hold as still as possible.
My fingers tense in anticipation until that perfect moment,
And then...
I snap the picture.




--->Stood That Chance<---

She never was that beauty queen;
Never had that voice to sing.
She's too clumsy to dance.
You're right, she never stood a chance.
But she says she's singing in the rain,
Says she'll find a way through the pain.
No, you can't move that mountain,
But she's got lucky stars she's countin'.
Swears she won't wear a frown,
'Cause nothing is gonna keep her down!



Yeah, I like this pic of me. :P
I leave you with art.
and peace!

((_)) //\\//\\ ((_= !!!!!!!

Well, I took a road trip by myself this weekend to visit my Daddy and my little sister... and I ended up stuck on the side of the road for a few hours on the way home. I actually missed work. Yeah, it sucked. I was so happy for technoloogy! I had my cell phone to call for help. I had my laptop to play games on while I was waiting. And when I realized I was to scared of not seeing if another vehicle was about to hit my car, I had my new camera to play with. Yes... but sadly all of that was not enough to keep me from getting extremely frustrated byt the situation.
---> But! enough about that mess! I am so glad I got to see my Daddy and Sissy-Boo! I took lots of pictures of the ducks. I am {OfFiCiaLLy} a [DucK] (StALkeR)

........( o)>
.....@__) )
.....(/__/_)... Duckie.




Yeah. Um. Yup.


I am so axcited about getting to see my niece and nephews in a few weeks! I can't wait! I have been told that Meagan is now totally into Strawberry Shortcake! Aw man I love those kids and miss them so much! I swear any time I think about getting to see them I get so happy I'm just wriggling with excitement and happy vibes.

Everybody look out for some new poems posted soon and pictures... of ducks.

Peace!
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{{{Autumn}}}

So, for the past two days, I have been suffering from severe pain from menstrual cramps. Unfortunately, when you move to a new town, you have to find new places to get medicine. Such is the situation with my birth control, which I take to regulate myself as well as prevent against my extreme cramps. But... I am out and in lots of pain... I had to call in yesterday cause I was hurtin so bad... This morning was the same. I was crying on the phone when I called in cuz it hurt so bad. And btw pharmacutical companies--> make some freakin medicine that WORKS! Any way.. enough about the painful stuff... I'm trying not to think about the cramps right now, as they are attacking me viciously.
:::--->>>
Big Brandon, Rachel, Lil' Brandon, and I all went to the pumpkin patch today! I took lots of pictures! It was fun. I advise anyone with kids in the area to head over to Johnson Pumpkin Farm! They have lots of games, pumpkins, and cute fuzzy critters! We made a new friend! His name is Frosty! He is a 13 year old horse and he likes us! A lot! Probably had something to do with the apple we fed him <3 he's my buddy now!
Um... no pics uploaded yet but I will put up pics soon!

///\\\///I got that new new yo!\\\///\\\

Guess who can walk?! That's right! ME!!! My ankle is much better, it's like bruised or something and it still hurts at the slightest touch, but I am nearly back to my Speedy Gonzales status at work! I got to get out and take pictures with my new new camera yesterday! :) And no that's not a typo. It's my new new camera. My fiance` decided that the Nikon D3000 wasn't good enough for us. So he exchanged it for the the D3100! It's 14 mega pixel and also a video camera! It's awesome and I love it!
Well, this is gonna be short and sweet!
Here are some new pics! :)

***NeW CaMeRa!***

I got a new camera! My Fiance' surprised me with a new Nikon D3000 yesterday! I'm totally excited! We took like almost 400 pictures yesterday! (I've got some of them posted on Facebook) I love it! It came with a nice nikon camera bag and a 2gb sd card! And a nikon school photography guide. It's awesome! I was planning on getting out and hiking today on the mountain to take some pretty nature pics.... but here comes the bad news... I passed out in class today and somehow hurt my ankle. For those of you ho don't know, I pass out. It runs in my family. Also, I shake when I pass out, so it sometimes is misinterpretted as me having a seizure. This also runs in my family. So, somewhere between me sitting at my desk and waking up flat on the floor wondering what happened, I hurt my annkle. To make matters worse, this ankle has already been broken once and I had to have surgery and they put a metal pin in to hold the bones together. This was years ago, so I assume that the bone and pin have like grown into each other and there's no way I could knock the pin lose.... But that doesn't stop me from thinking about it!!!! Did I mention I passed out in Irby hall and then had to make it all the way over to Stanley Russ?! yes... it has been a bad day. And I really want to go take pics with my new camera!!!! grrr.... I'm hoping that if I stay off my ankle for a few hours it will get better and I can still take pics today... maybe not the hiking though!

Here are some of the pics from yesterday!

[[[Game Mode Activation Sequence In 3, 2, 1...]]]

So I bought my Fiance' an Xbox 360 Halo Reach edition today. We're both totally stoked! I am not used to playing Xbox so I need to get the hang of it, but once I do, be prepared for TOTAL ANIHILATION!!! I will conquer ALL!!! DOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!! Yeah, I'm excited. Just a wee bit. Lol. On another note; I just finished a paper that was supposed to be about the importance of places to people... but my place is mostly important to me because of my memories there with mom. So I think I went a bit off target... But I think I brought it all together in the conclusion... I think. I don't really know. When I took it to the professor for my conference with him he told me I write more narrative than essay.... YEP!!! I love writing stories, hate writing essays. They are boring. No one ever reads them. There is no point in learning to write them... aw man. I forgot I was minoring in English. I'm gonna be a cool english teacher and let my students write stories. Yep! lol. BTW I have a new idea in the works for a short series. I may post exerpts for feed back later. It's going to take some time because I am bogged down with school work, and I work all the time so... yeah. I really wish I could afford to quit my job so I would actually have time to do the things I ought to be doing, like working on some MOVIES!!!! I have access to all kinds of awesome equipment now, but no time to get anything done. Ugh. It's extremely frustrating. And btw it is also frustrating that I have a beautiful world around me and a crummy camera! (no offense to Daddy, it was awesome when you and mom got it for me... but you know how technology is and that camera is getting a lil old.) I want a new camera!!!! Bad!!! Just sayin'! Well guys, that's all for now. Gotta get to work, then come home and study for my film test tomorrow! Here's a pic taken out the windsheild... I editted it while I was angry and this is how it turned out.

---{In Loving Memory of Uncle Johnny}---

First of all, everyone please add my family to your prayers tonight. My Uncle Johnny died today. If you know my Daddy or my Grandmommy, or any of the rest of the family, please send them your love. It feels like life is always taking people away from us and my family barely gets the chance to get back on our feet before life hits us as hard as it can again....
:::This is where I'm going to have a moment of silence for my Uncle Johnny.:::




We will always love you and miss you so much.



----------------------------::::Johnny Phillips::::------------------------------
--------------------------{11/24/1952-09/24/2010}------------------------------

-:::-:::-:::-B-R-O-K- -E-N-:::-:::-:::-

Such a pretty shiny blade
Begging for the crimson kiss
It yearns to caress my skin
Just as my heart yearns for you
It pleads and begs and cries out to me
As my heart pounds spasmatically
Needing that touch to comfort the ache
That is the wrenching loss I feel
So broken and torn, curled on the floor
My blood boils and begs to be set free
From my soulless body, an empty shell
Without you I can't breathe
And the world isn't worth it
I can't fight these nightmares alone
I'm really not as strong as you think
And without your strength to hold me up
I crumble as the walls close in
And finally I cave in
It all falls down around me
And I am nothing anymore
No more useful than my spilt blood
Seeping onto the cold floor
Lifeless and worthless

{{{Ketchup}}}

Time to play catch up on the multitude of events of this week! So, I am "recovering" from my small bout of flu. It is beause of said ailment that I missed three days of school last week. I also missed this Monday! But not because I was sick. Now don't get me wrong, I still didn't feel good, but I got my tail out of bed, got ready and headed out to the car. Tossed in my bags and my hoodie, hopped in and turned the key.... and turned the key... and then I turned the key again (with my fingers crossed) Then I checked the battery and cables and tried again. I don't have my toolbag up here and I had no other way to school so... yep. I missed class again. Terrible. Ronnie checked my car when he got home and guess what-> I needed a new battery. Now I have a new battery and my car is running... still not completely functioning (my gauges just don't work at all sometimes... really sucks not knowing how fast you're going) but it is running. Then, Ronnie's Wii died. The little red light wouldn't even come on! So yesterday Pixi and I carried it to Game Xchange and they checked it and thankfully it just needed a new AC adapter. Woo! or Wii... I guess. Ronnie is trying to decide between buying a new Xbox 360 or a Playstation 3. I bet he gets an Xbox... but we'll just wait and see. I am still waiting on my money from the school so I can FINALLY get my new laptop! Mine is constantly protesting even simple tasks... Hmm... Btw, I wrote a 4 page essay for a test in my English Lit. 3 class yesterday. It took the professor like 10 minutes just to write the question onthe board and then he turns to us and says "There you go. Write." and walks out of the room. So I wrote 4 pages about 2 stories I didn't read all the way through. Yeah... and now I am off today and tomorrow! Yay! And guess what?!! DADDY GETS INTERNET TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Woo! I'm so excited! Now I can call him and talk for more than five minutes cuz it's not eating up his cell phone minutes!!! Yayy!!! and I'm going to POKE him on Facebook! A lot! Yay!!! Tee hee! I sent him a suprise in the mail today and he doesn't know! <3 I love my Daddy! I miss him and all my family! Okay I have said way too much. Nobody's gonn read this cuz it's too long! Here's some pics! Laterz!

///Yeeessssssssss?!///

Well, what can I say? We had a GREAT time this weekend. So I wasn't feeling quite up to par in the health department. I was still sick... coughin, sneezin, getting laughed at for sneezin, dizzy, and lightheaded. and despite that, I had a blast! We left friday night and made it to Ronnie's parent's house at about 1:30 am. We did stop at the FC Walmart on the way in and I got to see some friends there. Then we kinda woke his parents up. Oops. They sat up with us while we ate dinner... um breakfast?// neway... But then we slept unil 2:30 pm! I couldn't believe it! So, then we leave that afternoon and go to JB. We ate out at Chile's with Daddy and Kryssi. It was great. Daddy is a hoot! LOl I laughed so much it was rediculous! We stayed at Daddy's that night. Then we got up the next morning at 11am and made a run to the mall to get Ronnie some clothes. Then we chilled at Daddy's with Kryssi til we had to head out. We stopped at the house in CV and I talked to Grandma. I think I am ok about things now. I think I made my peace with that place finally. I've been soscared of letting go. But I think I'm ok now. We dropped some stuff off to store in Ronnie's shed. Then we stopped at his brother's on the way home and then we finally got home.
...
On another note: I have come to a very saddening discovery!
My camera is slowly dying.



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Let's just let that sink in a bit.


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...



AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
OMG! WTF! AHH!

Yes folks. I am now going to cry.
No. I'm saving up for a new camera. A nice one. It may take a while though, as more important things come first. But all things come to those who wait. So... Now... I wait. For now, I managed to get the camera working again... for now. and too late for the opportune moments this weekend, but I did get to play with Kryssi's Nikon and her new flash! Yay! Can't wait to get my new one!!!! oh yeah... waiting. lol. Anyway... That's all for now folks. Enjoy some pics from my boredom.

Just sittin' back, watchin' that time fly on by...

So, I'm still sick. Skipped class this morning and called in to work again. I stayed in bed all day. After my nyquil induced nap, I got up at 8pm and took a nice hot shower and I packed our stuff to go to Wynne when Ronnie gets off. We're going to stay with his parents tonight and then tomorrow we are going to my Daddy's apartment in Jonesboro to see him and Kryssi. On the way, we are going to stop in Cherry Valley... I think its the last chance I'll have to say goodbye to that place. As much as I said I couldn't wait to get off that hill when I was younger... I can't believe I have to say goodbye. And of course the hill will always be there. Grandma still lives there but things will never be the same. I will quit talking bout this now, it's making me sad and probably boring to everybody else. Anyway... I'm ready formy hardworking fiance' to get off so we can hit the road. He tried to tell me we should stay home this weekend since I am sick. I had to ask off 3 weeks in advance to get a weekend off to go see my family. A cold is not going to stop me. And fate is on my side this time! We ordered chinese for lunch and my fortune cookie said: "Traveling more often is important for your health and happiness."
Yay. <3

((( ugh. )))

So... I'm officially sick. Yep. What I thought was just fatigue from my menstral ailment was in fact my body trying to tell me that I am getting a cold. I don't know what it is... Bronchitus was going around at work... and I do have a very sore throat... but I also have all the other cold symptoms. I got up to get ready for school this morning and was feeling really lightheaded. I figured that attempting to run track across campus with my heavy backpack would probably end up with me falling halfway up a flight of stairs and tumbling to doom. So I stayed home from school. Slept til 1pm. and then still felt horrible. Ronnie said I had a fever and told me to call in to work. At first I was going to try to wait it out and see if I got any better... but by 4 I had to call in. So here I am now, in the same place I've been all day: bed. And still, I feel terrible. I hope I get better tomorrow because we are heading to JB and Wynne to see the families! I miss them so much! I can't wait to see them! And I will not let a mean old cold spoil my family time! In the mean time, I editted a few more pics today... in bed. I am serious. I have been in bed all day. I'm so lucky to have such an awesome fiance' too! He's picking me up somechicken noodle soup on his way home from work tonight... and probably some niquil. He's the best! I <3 you Ronnie Hogue! Ok... here's some new pics and I'm gonna take another nap! :)







And here's a collage I made of some of the engagement pictures my sister took for us!

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So, yeah. We did it. We skipped school today. For some reason, we have neither one been able to sleep well here lately... and today it finally conquered us. Plus, we were both under the weather a bit. Ronnie because he's been stressing too much I think and me because I suffer from pms. Yeah I feel totally crummy and very girly. I editted pics today, on my lazy butt in bed. I was collage crazy. So here are some collages from the college girl. lol