Why is my bofriend so amazing?

This morning, my boyfriend cooked me breakfast and dropped it off where I was babysitting! As if that isn't enough, the food was still hot even though the house is 20 miles away. He also brought me coffee, diet pepsi, chips and salsa, and a sandwich for lunch. He must have thought I was going to starve to death, which is proposterous (sp?) but it was so sweet!!!

Last night we spent the entire night cuddled up watching movies and eating popcorn.

I fall more and more in love with him every single second of every single day.

AND! He held the baby, Alan! It was so cute to see him holding a baby. Of course, we won't have one for several years (when we're married), but just to know he is good with kids makes me love him more.

Muah muah muah!

Sick Day

So yesterday was a snow day, but I didn't get to stay home and cuddle up with my babies. Instead, I babysat, worrying the entire time that Omar was going to get in an accident while driving that huge penske truck to help someone move. Today, I was looking forward to snow falling, candles burning, coffee brewing, and pencil in hand (I was going to spend the day drawing).

Unfortunately, I ended up drawing a really kick butt picture of mickey mouse, but felt like I was going to throw up the entire time. I am feeling really shaky right now, but hope that the chicken noodle soup (which I struggled for 15 minutes to get open - whats the point of having 3 can openers if none work?) I made myself is going to help me feel better.

Good thing I ended up telling Nina I couldn't babysit last night, because I have felt like I may fall to the floor most of the morning. It is quite odd. Guess I better stay in bed. I feel so lazy though. Good excuse to practice my drawing skills though! I am just glad I got sick AFTER finals. Speaking of finals, I got 2 A's and 2 B's. Woop! I have a 3.38 GPA. I want to raise it next semester. So that is my new years resolution! (Instead of losing weight, like usual).

Message to a Friend

Dear friend,

Life is not as short as people claim. You have your entire life to fall in love and get married. . . please take things slowly. I know that it seems like a few years is a long time, but its not. I love you so much, dear friend, and I want what is best for you.

I will support you no matter what, but would appreciate it if you would appreciate yourself and family and friends enough to make decisions based on all of those people, and not just the new Romeo in your life.

Love always,

Kaleigh

This quote is pretty much my motto... and a few other things!

At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. --Jean Houston

It's funny because my cousin Lauren had as her status that she was sad the semester is over, and I must agree with her! My favorite class of all time is over… and I'm going to miss the people in the class so much. Even though I hated going to school until 8:30 PM on Tuesdays, I really enjoyed chatting with my peers and teacher. I wish them all the best… some are graduating, some are just starting their degrees, and some of them are somewhere in the middle. Maybe someday, we'll all work in a school together! Ha, just joking. But seriously.

And honestly, I've made pretty decent grades and enjoyed my studies! I never thought I would enjoy math the way I did this semester. And psychology was really hard (and I fear my grade in that class) but I learned so much.

So yeah… just a shout out to all my ex-classmates! God bless, happy holidays, and I hope we share a class again sometime soon!

I have two finals tomorrow… wish me luck!

Karley and I are going to drive up to Colorado the week after next and should be home the 5^th of January… Oh, I'm excited! And a little scared to drive by myself with just my sister, because we all know how many times I've meant to drive to Omar's house, but ended up halfway to Albuquerque! Ha! It will be a fun Christmas adventure!

Omar started his new job today. Woop!

And I am babysitting everyday next week. Even bigger woop! I love the little boy I am babysitting.

And… I hate credit card companies.

Now I mNow I must study!

Kaleigh

I Love You!!!

Yes, yes I do!

Today was nice, but my love is sick. Get well soon, Omar!

Snow is coming!

Xoxo

Kaleigh

P.S. I just got Microsoft Word and experimenting with the "blog post" feature… so that is really my reason for writing this blog. Finals this week so I'm going to be swamped. I'll keep ya'll posted. I'm sure studying won't get in my way of posting on here. Ha!

Unconditional Love

I've found more and more that the people I have thought would always care about me no matter what... aren't making any effort to know me because of other people's arguements. I love my family and friends more than anything, and my love for them is unconditional. I've never abandoned them because of the actions of other people. I wish they cared about me in the same way.

Love,
Kaleigh

The Price To Pay For Back Pain Relief: Reliving My Past?

The past few months have hurt a lot. About a year or two I was rear-ended. The guys insurance company paid for me to get the medical treatment I needed, which was helpful - or so I though. I got accupuncture to begin with (which was great) but I have issues being alone with guys. I get scared and can't do it. So when I was asked to take my clothes off for the treatments, I stopped going. I know that sounds quite silly, but I have my reasons. Afterward, I got Feldenkrais physical therapy. This seemed to help, and even better was that the entire staff was women.

Jump forward a year or so after I quit my treatments: I am now feeling an even deeper amount of pain, thanks a lot to my fitness class. It was impossible for me to do half of my work out each day, and even just bending over often causes me severe pain. I was beginning to feel like a fifty year old trapped in a twenty one year old's body.

Anyway... I figured the pain would go away when my class was over. It has been two months since it ended, and I am just as much pain as before - actually, my back hurts even more. It really concerned me when my leg started tingling. It has been tingling for at least four days... not something I am used to.

Today, I went to the chiropractor. I almost left when I realized I was alone in the building after dark with my chiropractor, whom I have never met. It scared me, but I stayed - and everything was fine! I feel so proud of myself. . . finally, I faced one of my biggest fears.

In addition, I had my first x-rays today. Apparently I may have a ruptured disc, whatever that means. All I know about that is I have to go back tomorrow to look at the x-rays. I'm so excited to feel better. He told me that I need to lie down rather than sit down (no problems with that one - I want an excuse to write all of my final papers lying down! woop!).

Anyway.... thats the excitement of today!

xo kaleigh

Blast from the Past: This is What I Do in My Free Time, and This is Who I Miss

So, it is midnight right now and I am desperately putting off my night of studying for my second-to-last math test of the semester I am taking tomorrow. I am unsure why I am keeping myself awake, though, since I need to make sure I get to the chiropractor tomorrow. Yup, it is official: my back is messing up my life. I have found it quite bothersome for the last couple of months, but nothing compares to having a tingley leg for 3 days straight.

Anyway, so as I was sitting here, trying to figure out what to do with my time, I began to feel a little... well, I felt like reminiscing about old times. And I began looking at old photos, blogs, websites, etc. that friends and I kept online. It made me a little sad. I really miss Kat and Wiley. I will never forget them. I still consider Kit Kat my best friend... sometimes I don't know what I am doing without her in my life... I just miss calling her and telling her all of the silly things in my life... staying up all night laughing on the telephone... and walking to Max's Late Nite Cafe at 11:00 at night just to get a brownie and cup of coffee in a blizzard (for Santa Fe standards, that is.)

Karley, for your enjoyment:





And this is stuff I used to make at the ripe old age of 14, just for fun:



It is a little sad just how many websites and journals I've kept online. Besides my deadjournal I had when I was around the age of 14, this is the only one I've kept up with for more than a week. Lets keep our fingers crossed I keep at it! Its fun to go back and read this stuff.

xo
Kaleigh

Living in the Moment

So I have realized lately that a great deal of my stress comes from the fact that I am constantly thinking about the future. I'm constantly on time (usually 10 to 20 min early), daydream obsessively, and stratagize new ways to save money. Ok... this is absolutely ridiculous! For all of you late people who spend a lot of money and don't think too much of the future... you're envied. But for all of ya'll who are, like me, kind of OC, click here.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/index.php?term=pto-20081027-000001&print=1 Psychology Today. Its a shame I didn't learn this stuff in my psych class. There should just be an entire chapter devoted to improving your life, where they get straight to the point.

Anyway... last night was fun. Went to a show at LaunchPad and out for japanese food. Not at all saving money, but ya know... "live in the moment"...

Two more child development classes left this semester! I have a meeting with my advisor. I really want to go to UNM. Maybe I'll find out today if I can go in the fall or not...

hugs,
Kaleigh
"The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." --Helen Keller

Job??

I am feeling really stressed out right now. I don't know what to do about work right now. I know I can't get a job until after the new year, but Omar is looking for a job, and nowhere is hiring. It is kind of scary. Especially since today it was officially declared that we are in a "recession". I hate this fear.

Other than the money thing... life is great! I went out for drinks and dinner w/ Haley last night. That was fun! I haven't seen her in a while. Today was kind of boring. Omar had to help Andre move some stuff, so we did that and job hunted (to no avail).

I made Omar a fantasmic breakfast this morning... I must admit it was pretty good! Blueberry pancakes, eggs, and bacon. Too bad I over cooked the bacon!

Anyway. Hopefully we are going to Albuquerque. I guess there is a show at the LaunchPad. That might be fun!

Love Kaleigh