Pinkberry

Right now I am craving Pinkberry!

When we were up in Murrieta, my sisters introduced Seth and I to Pinkberry.

I've seen it before on The Hills, and I thought it was some Hollywood thing, so I was surprised to hear that there was one nearby! Noelle goes there whenever she can, so she invited us to come one night. No one really told me what it is or what is good to get, sooooo.... I got Pomegranate yogurt with Oreo crumbs in it.

It was disgusting. I don't think I could have come up with a worse combination! Seth's was pretty bad too. He put some sort of cereal mixed with kiwis in his. yuk.

But when I tried the original flavor with bananas and strawberries mixed it, it was pretty good! And that is what I am craving right now....mmm..

Someone send me some Pinkberry!

Until then...5 months until I can get myself some more

Sisters

Over the break, my mom took my sisters and I to get pedicures.

I hadn't gotten one in ages, so this was long overdue.
It was fun! I enjoyed relaxing with them and getting a cute purple flower painted on my toes.
The ladies who did our feet were like, "Oh, they sat in the order of their age!"
What?
They thought that my sisters who are 15 and 19 were older than me. People mistake me for being way too young all the time. That reminded me of the plane ride back from Kaua'i when the stewardess had to come and ask how old I was when I was sitting in the emergency exit seat (You have to be at least 15).

Anyway, it was nice to go do something with my sisters. And mom. She was all the way in the corner and didn't fit in the picture! I have to ask someone for the picture of all of our toes so you can see the cute designs we got.

Today I love...

Tide Pens.

I can't even tell you how many times I spill things on myself. Or drop food on my lap--especially when I'm wearing white! These handy dandy pens keep me from embarrassing myself with all of my stains.

Keep one in your purse! You won't regret it.

Confessions of the Frustrated

[sigh]

Unfortunately, I am still having the same problems with my arm.

FRUSTRATING.

Over the break, my arm got worse. It was hot, swollen, stiff, and unbelievably painful. I believe it was due to the cold weather, making it stiff, but who knows. I had some anti-inflammatory drugs, but long usage of them could result in stomach ulcers, so I stopped using them about 2 weeks in. When we got back to Hawaii, it felt a little better, and I had some hope, but this morning it was so painful, I couldn't even lift my arm to wash my hair or brush my teeth this morning. This is SO frustrating. From the outside, you wouldn't be able to tell that there was something wrong with my arm, because I use it frequently and I don't have a cast or bandage on it. Most people have no idea. But the truth is that I am in so much pain everyday, and it is hard to cover it up! I am actually scared that there is something irreversibly wrong--that I might have to live with this. Who knows?

None of the handful of doctors I've seen can figure it out. I am running up quite the $$ tab too, which we can't afford. I am going to physical therapy right now, and it doesn't seem to be doing much. Maybe in a week or so I might be seeing some results.

On top of that I am in the final stretch of my undergraduate degree---the hardest semester, I might add. I have 2 jobs, and am taking anatomy, animal behavior, adv. molecular, senior biology, and my senior research. Having medical problems and all the bills to pay for it is extra stress that I definitely don't need! I am also applying to Veterinary school this fall, so now is the time to shape up and get those A's! I am also studying for the GRE-biology, which I am planning to take this summer. A good score is a must! All of this results in unbearably long days of studying and lab work.

And isn't it annoying to have to deal with rude people while you're having such a hard time? They have no idea what kinds of things you're going through, or how hard of a day you've had, and they just give you this attitude and act incredibly rude? Oh boy, normally I don't care about these kinds of people, but sometimes that's just the icing on the cake when you're having a hard day, and you just want to kick them in the shins or something (You see, I am too short to kick them anywhere higher). Man, when I'm having a hard day, and someone gives me unnecessary attitude, I just want to punch them in the face--right in the face! Don't worry, I haven't done that. [yet]. But I wish people would think more about they're actions and how you never know how someone is feeling that day.

I know everyone has heard me complain about school and work and my arm and blah blah blah a million and a half times, but I really do appreciate what I have. It's just hard to balance all of it (and so much of it!) at the SAME time. I'm not the kind of person that can do a bunch of things really well all at once. But I do know that this is what I need to go through in order to go where I want to in life. I want to go to graduate school, so I have to endure and do well in undergrad school---and I want vet experience and some extra money, so I have to work. See? I get it! ...but its nice to vent about how hard it is sometimes, right? haha.

I asked Seth to give me a blessing so I will be able to make it through this semester without breaking down or anything. In the blessing, he mentioned that I will have health this semester---so I have some hope. Heavenly Father sure has a way of sending me obstacles in life. I don't think it will get any easier, I think I need to learn to take things in stride better.


So, SORRY to be such a downer. I'm normally not this way. Just right now I kinda need to vent my frustration as well as face reality that these next few months are going to be hard.

I need strength!

cuteness

I was looking through my pictures today and found this one.
This is my niece Hannah--isn't she cute?! This puppy was only a few weeks old, and fell asleep on Hannah's lap! She was so happy that the puppy was so comfortable on her! Seth and I get to see her again this summer--can't wait to see my little friend again!