School

I had to go to Santa Fe College yesterday to turn in my transcripts and change my last name. Slowly things are getting done, but unfortunately the staff in the Nursing Department are not very nice. I guess they feel I'm looking down on the department because I'm transferring from a four year school to a two year so obviously I think that the two year is easier than the four year. She, Sari, was truly rude and didn't expect me to fire back with just at tart responces. She was telling me about the prequals I needed, by listing of this long shpeal, then I answered her that I was only missing two of the prequals and planned to take them in the Spring. Application for Nursing school is in May, so hopefully I can get a conditional application, you can apply and get accepted on the condition that you are taking the last prequal when you apply and you pass is with at least a "C". I of course left heart broken and hurt because they had crushed my dreams, sorta. It left me feeling like I was spinning my wheels and that I wouldn't ever be done. I also questioned my intelligence, "Maybe I'm not smart enough for this, maybe I wouldn't get accepted?". I was really, truly scarred, what if I don't get accepted? What if they don't feel that I have enough qualification points to get accepted? I still sorta feel that way, but I'm trying to reassure myself that I am smart enough.

Joe and I were out last night and went to see his friend Tristan who was nice and confirmed that the people in the Nursing Department are pretty rude and don't usually treat newbys nice. I felt better that it wasn't just me, but then I felt bad for the others who get treated the same way. But, I just have to take in my Recidency forms and then hopefully I'm done, school wise. I still have to submit my FAFSFA, get my ID card, and register for classes. I learned I'm only two or three, depending on an English, classes away from getting an AA degree. Which wouldn't be bad, but I'm trying to get my AS in Nursing. I'm excited because I've missed school terribly. I know, I'm a nerd, but I just loved being in school. I don't want to be a student for life, but I enjoy learning and studying the body. I hope everything gets straightened out and starts working better in my favor.

I'm still anticipating Mom and Dad coming to visit! I'm thinking about what we could do and what I could cook for them. We do this Angel Food Ministry down here. We go the the Gainesville Christian Ministries Thrift store and place an standard order with an extra monthly special. The standard is $30, but it's about $75 - 80 dollars worth of food. You can look it up at angelfoodministries.com and see if there is one in your area. The specials are usually $18 - 20 extra, but it's worth it. They accept Food stamps and anyone can order.

Here's the Menu for this month of what we're getting:
REGULAR BOX


.5 lb. Top Sirloin Strip Steaks (4 x 6 oz.)
2 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
3 lb. Breaded Chicken Chunks
1.5 lb. Boneless Pork Filet
20 oz. Supreme Pizza
1 lb. Ground Turkey
1 lb. Cheddar Cheese Bratwurst Sausage
1 lb. Green Beans
1 lb. Stir Fry Vegetables (Broccoli & Bell Peppers)
35 oz. Crinkle-cut Fries
32 oz. Borden 2% Reduced Fat Shelf Stable Milk
7.5 oz. Macaroni & Cheese
15 oz. Pork & Beans
7 oz. Chicken-Flavored Rice & Vermicelli
1 lb. Pinto Beans
One Dozen Eggs
One Dessert Item

Our specialty box is:
SEPTEMBER SPECIAL #16 lb. Assorted Meat Grill Box
1.5 lb Ribeye Steaks (3 x 8 oz.)
2 lbs Boneless Pork Roast
1.5 lbs Beef Short Ribs
1 lb All Beef Burgers (4 x 4 oz.)

For $50 this isn't a bad deal. It's all name brand stuff, they just get it straight from the distributor. I would suggest it to anyone, especially if you have kids, it's an easy way to have some extra just in case. It's designed to feed a family of 4 for a week, but since it's just me and Joe it lasts a bit longer.

Anyway, just thought I've give an update on our lives. Oh, one last thing I promise. I had to give a talk in church on Sunday and I'm proud to say, I spoke for almost half an hour. It's the longest talk I've ever given. I had to speak on Reverence in Church, especially being on time and keeping the talking and noise out of the sacrament meetings. So, you can obviously see why I was a bit hesitant to speak. I didn't want to have to tell people to keep their kids quiet because I don't have any kids so I didn't feel like I had any room to talk. But I took some comments from old conference addresses and a Young Women's lesson manual. When I was done, Bishop
Rodgers got up and said how he had asked us to speak on these specific topics and he said, ". . . and I say AMEN to everything Sis. Messervy just said!". I was floored. No one's ever said that and I felt like I had done a good job. So, that was my week so far!!

Love you all and hope everything is going well with everyone!!