[forever]

Wow it's been forever since I've written anything in here. It seems like my life gets so filled up with so much useless crap that I don't really have time to write in here.

I suppose some of the things that have been going on with me are quite monotonous, however, I did get an iPod Touch for Christmas which I TRULY love. It is so much easier now that I have Mr. Tumnus. Dad was nice enough to put some movies on there for me so now when I go to work out I can watch X-Men:Origins and the Ugly Truth! SPEAKING OF WHICH,

I have lost 25lbs. I'm so happy. I have about 25lbs to go so I am just about at the half way mark. It's been a rough few months but I know I can do this. I can't wait to wear dresses and not feel so self conscious all the time!

School is the same. I'm not as busy as I usually am but I am actually really happy about that. I kind of have a break after running my ass off these past few semesters. My classes are extremely easy so I am kind of happy that I'm looking at a 4.0 again this semester! Yippee!

Ps... I want to go on vacation. :)

[Grandma Sandi (and Grandpa Stan)]

I just wanted to give you (and grandpa, because as all women do, we just sign our significant others names on cards hehehe) a little personal message here on my blog.

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes you sent my mother. In 25-26 years you have never once forgotten her birthday (or anyone else's for that matter) no matter how busy your life gets. Even when we all forget the special days in each others lives, you are always there for everyone, praying for us and sending us your and Grandpa's love, encouragement and good wishes.

She let me read the note you wrote to her (because she has a hard time reading cursive sometimes) and I felt a little tug at my heart strings. It was such a real and heartfelt note and I really do appreciate how much you and grandpa love our family. Even though we live so far away and hardly get to see each other, we all know you both are here for all of us, always.

Again, thank you so much for always caring about us, and especially being there for my Mom and such a difficult time in her life. It means so much to me. We all love you and Grampie so much.

Love Always,
Rachael (& family hehe!!)

[caffeine]

16 credit hours. I am taking 6 classes next semester -- talk about a need for caffeine. Luckily, it worked out that I only go to school on Tuesday's and Thursday's. I will have MWF off, but not really. I am still TAing in my free time and doing research within the department -- so it may seem like I have a lucky break next semester, but I am going to be extremely busy.

Only 2 semesters left. Spring, (1 class in the summer) and then the Fall of 2010 I will be graduated with a degree in Psychology. I am still wanting to go on and get my Master's degree but where I want to go is still the question. David will graduate this Spring and he will be trying to find a school to go to. Most likely, him and I will end up going to Mizzou. I'm not a big fan of Columbia, but at least we won't be moving out of the state.

I really thought this semester was going to be my hardest yet. Even though it has technically been my hardest semester, I've found that I can manage my classes easily. I'm just happy that I can do it and not fail. As of right now, I have straight A's. :]

So I have grown to hate facebook. The only reason I even get on facebook anymore is to play with my virtual Farm and Cafe. Blah. I'm so tired of the ignorance I read on it. Lately, all I hear lately is how much everyone hates President Obama and how they can't believe he won a Nobel Peace Prize. Personally, I am glad he got one. Think of the tension there was around the world when President Douchebag (Bush) was in office. Oh well, whatever. I'm over it.

Another person I hate with a flaming passion is Rush Limbaugh. Seriously? Why does he still have a freaking radio show? He is the biggest racist, homophobic idiot on the PLANET. If there is anyone out there who thinks what he says is even remotely accurate, please -- do not read my blog anymore. Gross. Here are a few choice quotes from ex-drug addict Rush Limbaugh for those of you who don't know who he is.

• You know who deserves a posthumous Medal of Honor? James Earl Ray [the confessed assassin of Martin Luther King]. We miss you, James. Godspeed. -- Rush Limbaugh

• “Take that bone out of your nose and call me back” -- Rush Limbaugh to a black female caller on his radio show

• “If we are going to start rewarding no skills and stupid people - I'm serious, let the unskilled jobs, let the kinds of jobs that take absolutely no knowledge whatsoever to do - let stupid and unskilled Mexicans do that work” -- Rush Limbaugh

DO YOU GET IT YET? In case you don't.. here are a few more.

• "Too many whites are getting away with drug use...Too many whites are getting away with drug sales...The answer is to go out and find the ones who are getting away with it, convict them, and send them up the river, too." --in 1995 -- Rush FREAKING Limbaugh
  AND THEN..
  "I am addicted to prescription pain medication." --in 2003 -- RUSH LIMBAUGH!!!!

• "Feminism was established so as to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream of society."-- Rush Limbaugh

• It’s Obama’s America, is it not? Obama’s America, white kids getting beat up on school buses now. You put your kids on a school bus, you expect safety but in Obama’s America the white kids now get beat up with the black kids cheering -- Limbaugh
  

WOO -- I hate that guy. Another person I hate is Ann Coulter. She is the biggest bitch on this entire planet. Here are my two favorite STUPID quote from this ignorance asshole.

• “I think [women] should be armed but should not [be allowed to] vote. No, they all have to give up their vote, not just, you know, the lady clapping and me. The problem with women voting — and your Communists will back me up on this — is that, you know, women have no capacity to understand how money is earned. They have a lot of ideas on how to spend it. And when they take these polls, it’s always more money on education, more money on child care, more money on day care.” -- Coulter
• "People like you caused us to lose that war." -- Coulter talking to a DISABLED Vietnam Vet. She was then fired because of this comment.
  

I hate you both.

Anyways -- I went and saw Zombieland. HILARIOUS. We actually saw it twice because it was so good. For those of you who do not like Zombie movies, this one isn't that bad. It actually has it's romantic/sad/serious moments. Great movie!

Well, I suppose that is my update. I am going to work on some homework now.

Cheers!

[ten million fireflies]

Owl City -- how I wish to own your CD. I just can't bring myself to actually purchase it, considering the fact that I can listen to it on youtube for free.

I really need to be better at writing in my blog. I feel like my world is just moving so quickly and I can't seem to keep up with it. I am always one step behind. By the time I realize I need to blog, I realize I haven't done it for weeks. What I can't believe, is that today is Friday. Monday is week 6 at school. My gosh! Does life move this quickly outside of school?

I really hate FAFSA. I still haven't gotten my school loans. I don't understand why they are putting me through the ringer on getting these loans. I desperately need to pay for my rent and I can't keep having David cover for me. Ugh.

I think I will make lasagna for dinner tonight. The Sneaky Chef kind :)

[fall]

It’s been a long time since I’ve had time to post a blog. As of now, I am alone in the new house that David and I share with friends we’ve known since our first semester here in Warrensburg. I am enjoying the peacefulness. We have lived here for a month now and I have yet to have a full blown meltdown. I get myself frustrated and all worked up over the simple things like doing the dishes or making sure the house isn’t a disaster 100% of the time. I have finally started to let my guard down and have let people take their time in cleaning up after themselves.

One thing I am so annoyed about is the fact that I can’t get rid of these stupid flies in our house. I finally broke down and put a very ugly fly ribbon up in our front room. I just can’t stand it. The flies are ridiculous and it’s seriously grossing me out. I HATE IT!

It has been very nice having people in the house even though sometimes it can get annoying. I like being able to laugh at talk with someone other than either myself or just David. Travis and Lisa make me laugh constantly. Regardless to how this past month has gone, I am happy to be coming to Kansas City on Friday.

So, since people have wanted to hear about my fabulous story regarding 50 highway and the stupid Lincoln, here it is! So, I was driving down 50 highway and there was lots of road construction going on so the left lane was closing about 200 feet ahead. I put my blinker on and I was making my impossible attempt at merging into the right lane. I was creeping up towards the orange cones when suddenly, a woman with her daughter slow down! This was my lucky break! So I poke my nose in, trying to get into the right lane thinking to myself, “gee, what a nice woman! I’ve been sitting here for like 2 minutes trying to get in!” When, all of the sudden she ZOOMS and cuts me off so I can’t get in the lane, honks her horn and flips me off. [[CRASH!!!]] The idiot lady in her brand new “Lincoln” hits the SUV in front of her, clipping his bumper. I am laughing. No, I am DYING of laughter. So finally, I see her about 40 feet ahead pulled over with the SUV and when I finally get to merge in… I point, then flip her off and LAUGH as hard as I can. Her daughter is sitting in the car and the woman is sitting in hers, looking at me. Justice is served! Bitch.
Anywho,

I am just now finishing up Lars and the Real Girl. I never would have thought that this movie would be as good as it is. Ryan Gosling brings a very emotional character to the screen and I felt his pain, joy and heartbreak when his RealDoll dies. I watch this movie and I can see my career path unfold in front of me. I hope one day, I can help someone like Lars. Watching him come to terms with the fact that Bianca is in fact, a doll by saying she is dying and then burying her is very powerful. Unfortunately, I don’t think there are people in this world that would treat Lars the way he is treated in the movie by all of the people who live in his town. I recommend anyone see this movie. It’s so touching.
I really need to get onto my homework. I have a few things I need to do for my online class but it is pretty complicated. I think I need to re-read the chapters so I can go back over and figure out what the hell I’m supposed to do!!

Jay and Goku :) kitty love

Jay and Goku :) kitty love

Our new freezer! Thanks mom and dad!

Our new freezer! Thanks mom and dad!