5 Years

It has been 5 years that I have been living in San Diego. Who would have thought that me...Andi the "mama's girl" would be away from home for that long?? Well I couldn't see my life anywhere but away from home...meaning Greenfield. Dont get me wrong, I wish I wasnt away from my mom, and the rest of my family, but I wish they were with me somewhere other than Greenfield. I love San Diego! I have made very good friends here, so good in fact, that I consider some of them family.

I am not sure how much longer I will be here, little by little I am feeling that my time in San Diego is running out, but we shall see where the wind takes me!!

So Relieved!

I got my statistics test back today, and I got a......."B"!!!! Yes, im very happy. Do you know how hard I studied for that B??? Very hard!! Getting a grade like that is a very big accomplishment, I never get good grades like that in my math classes. I always end up with C's or lower. So this was great news today!! im so happy for myself. And Im glad to know all that hard studying and determination has paid off! I have one more test, and that is the final. If I do that same thing I did to prepare for this test, I should be fine!! I am very determined to pass this class, and I know I will!!

One Of Those Nights...

It's 1 am, and I am not sleeping yet. Its gonna be one of those night where Im gonna be tossing and turning. But you know what....its ok, because I have no work OR school tomorrow!!! Yay! I have had a busy past couple of weeks, I would say especially last week! I had lots and lots of studying to do for my first test, plus it was my birthday, on top of other things. I wish I could tell you how I did on my test, but I dont know yet. I should know Monday though! I feel like I did...uummm...ok...maybe not great, and hopefully not bad. I dont want to get my hopes up too high! But I have this little study group, and it's awesome to be a part of it. I really helps me, all three of us work really good together, helping each other out. This week at school was really laid back though. We didnt learn anything too hard. So that felt good after a busy week before. We have one more test (final). Hopefully that one wont be too bad.

Anyways, no plans for the weekend. I just want to kick back and relax. I should have taken advantage of my three day weekend from work, and went to Greenfield, but it's too expensive! I'll be going there soon anyways for my good friend Cindy's wedding.

What I do want to do this weekend is watch The Dark Knight. It seems like everyone has watched it but me!

24

It's my birthday! Another year older! But seems like any other day. The older you get, the more and more your birthday is not important. I got many texts, some calls, and lots of greetings on Myspace. I appreciate all of them too! im doing happy hour tonight at the Yardhouse in Downtown SD. After that, im am getting my 3rd tattoo. Then off to B B B Barona! Should be fun. Tomorrow I will celebrate with my friends, and get drunk in celebration of my 24th birthday.

On July 18, 1984, the best thing that happened that day, I was born. =) But here are a couple of other things. The Olympic torch was going through my home town of Greenfield. The McDonald's Massacre in San Ysidro (San Diego) happened. A man walked into the McDonald's, and for no specific reason, opened fired, and killed 21 innocent people. The weird thing is, the place where the McDonald's used to be was turned into off campus classrooms for Southwestern College, the college I go to,(and have attended school at those classrooms) and there is a big memorial stone at the site, that has the exact day i was born on it. I know 1 person who was born on the exact same day as me. Jeannie Soto she went to school with me. I will never forget her, because of our bithdays! A famous person that has the same birthday as me is Vin Diesel.

I am off to enjoy the rest of my birthday. I have one more year, then it all downhill from there! =)

Day 2

So I started my math class yesterday. It wasnt so bad. But it was pretty much just going over whats to come in the next month. Today...was the real deal, and my brain sort of started to scramble. I was able to get it straightened out a little, and not veer too far off the path we were on, but still, it pretty hard!

Im trying to focus more then I usually would. Hopefully it will help.

Im going to Greenfield tomorrow. My best friend Laura is having her baby shower. Im helping out. Im in charge of games. So thats what ill be doing all day Saturday.

I kind of feel like im catching a cold.....=(

Back To School!

I start a summer class tomorrow. I havent been to school for awhile now. I have attempted to take some online classes, but never went through with them. This is the 5th time in like 2 years that I am attempting this last class (hopefully) that I need. Sounds bad huh?? But math is just not my friend...AT ALL i have struggled with math all my life. But in college its been the worst. This will be my last attempt, so I am going to go into this short summer semester, focused, and trying my hardest. I HAVE TO PASS THIS CLASS!! No if's, and's or but's!!!! If I pass this class, I am hoping to transfer to a University (finally!!), which one you ask? Well originally i was thinking San Diego State University, but recently I have really had my mind set on going to University of Hawaii, in Honolulu. Will that really happen? I hope so, if not, its not the end of the world for me. This is sort of a short term goal for me though. Wish me luck, that I can pass this damn class!!!!

I Hope It's True

I found an article about green tea. It says that green tea may help the heart. It caught my attention, because I love green tea! My Starbucks drinks are mostly all green tea ones. (GT Frap, GT Lemonade).

It says the tea helps the arteries, keeping them flexible and relaxed, allowing them to withstand the constant changes in blood pressure.

Hmmm....interesting. They've dome studies and stuff, so im sure its somewhat true. I guess ill keep drinking green tea!

What's The Big Deal?

Do you ever have times when people make big deals out of things, and you think to yourself..."What's the big freakin' deal??!!"

Do you ever have times when you want to do stuff sort of on your own. Like going to the store. Like you know people could come with you, but you want to take your time, and not be or feel rushed, so you dont want them to, unless they really dont mind. I do. Not all the time, but when I know Im probably gonna take a long time, or im going somewhere for no reason, just to go. A lot of the times I want company, but sometimes, I dont.

I went to Border's tonight, just to get away, I could stay in there forever, but I only had one hour before it closed. Then I went to Starbucks, just to go have an iced tea lemonade and read for a little bit. I needed it. Im home now, but I wish there was a safe place (that I knew of) to go and read or take your laptop, thats open 24 hours, or later then 11 o'clock! Why aren't all Starbucks 24 hour??

Its July 4th 2008. 332 years after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, declaring the United States independent from Great Britain. Dont you ever wonder what it would be like, or what would have become, if were werent independent, and never had been up till now. Hmmm...makes you think huh? Would we be better off? Or worse?? Either way, i am very proud to be an American, where we have the most freedom in the world. Where we have wonderful men and women that are fighting for us to keep our freedom, and protecting us from enemies that some of our not so great leaders have gathered up. Because of them is why I am proud to be and American. But....I am certainly not proud of a lot of our political leaders. Especially the most important one of all! You know who im talking about!

I worked from 9-1 today, its Friday, a lot of people had the day off, but im not complaining. It was early, short, and now im home. I told my boss Robyn today, im glad im up, because if I were off, i would probably sleep the day away.

Plans for today? There is aa party here at our house, because today is also Sharah's brother in law, Jay's birthday. He turned 27. So they are celebrating here. But we will probably go to Marie's house for food and drinks. Then catch the fireworks somewhere. 4th of July is a much better holiday when you have kids around. They are still so delighted to see the fireworks and all that. But you know what? Fireworks kind of brings the 8 year old little girl out in me, because I love fireworks, and even at 23 (almost 24) I still get excited to see them!

Hope you all have a fun and safe Fourth of July!!

Four Minutes...

Right now im line, waiting for a car wash at the gas station with Connor and Spencer. They are having a singfest to Madonna's song 4 Minutes. Its so cute and funny. You have to be here! We're headed to Border's and then Petco after this.

Starbucks Going Down??

Starbucks is said to be closing 600 of its stores. That may not seem like a lot, if you think about the thousands and thousands of Starbucks on every corner of every street in every city in the U.S. Ok, maybe a little exaggerated, but really, theres a Starbucks EVERYWHERE!!

But 600 stores being closed means the many employess that work for those 600 hundreds stores are losing their jobs. And that the worst thing of all! Im sure we can all survive without those 600 Starbucks stores, but the people that work(ed) there may not be able to!

What do I blame it on??? Our messed up economy! It is really affecting everything, right down to our caffeine fixes!

The Countdown Begins

In 17 days i will be 24 years old. I have mixed feelings about turning 24. On one hand im thinking oh man, im turnung 24 and what have I done with myself? Not mmuch. What have I accomplished? Not much. Where am I heading?? Who knows. But on the other hand, i think...im still young, and I have plenty of time to get my shit together, and figure out what I really want to do. And to head in the right direction. Which one should I lean towards?? I guess I'll just stick in the middle, and be happy Im alive to see another year! (HOPEFULLY)!