It's 2 a.m! Most people think "what in the world can she be doing at this hour"? Well, I'm up and wide awake. It isn't because I can't sleep, I totally could. I want to sleep, however, the roles of being a mom are alive in me and I'm busy fulfilling them. My husband and I adopted a 6 week old kitten. She is still getting used to everything and is still so tiny that she needs lots of help. Almost 3 weeks ago, our first kitty, Ellie, snuck her way under my husbands foot right as he was running to turn off boiling water on the stove and her femur bone was snapped in half. We rushed her to the Vet E.R and were going to have surgery done to fix it. During the surgery, the Vet called me and told me that the break in her leg was so severe that it could not be fixed. She explained that our next option was to amputate the leg, or put her down. Now under any other circumstances, I would have opted for the amputation of the limb, however in Ellie's case, 2,000 plus dollars for a leg amputation was something that my husband and I could simply not afford. I was a mess! I cried and cried. I couldn't do it. How could I make the decision to end my precious Ellie's life due to a damn broken leg. What the HELL! But I had to make a decision and quick. The cost of the anesthesia was increasing with every second I wasted on the phone with the Vet. I looked at my husband and we both knew we had to put her down. Let's just say I was just beside myself. We went into the clinic the next day and said goodbye to her body before she was cremated. I received closure, but inside, I was hurting so bad. I never thought I would be able to open my heart again towards another kitty. Ellie was my world. We had a special bond that could not be broken. Even when I got mad at her for ripping things she wasn't supposed to. A few days ago, an ad popped up on the computer for a kitten. She was small and white with blue eyes and a gray face. I immediately fell in love and the next day we went and picked Lily up! She is such a doll. She is not a replacement for Ellie. She is her own kitty. Her personality is 100 percent unique. She is now my other baby. Just like mom's who have more than one child, Lily is my second child. I love her so much, but just like each child, you love your children differently. Lily is such a sweet heart. She is very outgoing and cuddly. She is still very young and needs lots of extra care- hence why I am up with her at 2 am. I would trade this any day over not having a pet to love and cherish.

Hello my dear Readers,

I'm under a window where the sun is shining down on me and I love it! Spring in just around the corner! I'm so happy! I love the seasonal changes! Each Season has something different that is brings!

Well, that was my short rant. Onto more homework!

Sincerely
Amanda

Good morning everyone,

Today is not so much of a sunny day in Provo, but a bitter cold cloudy day. Technically I am in Orem, but it's under the same sky.

I started my classes for the Spring semester at UVU. I'm finally finishing up my associates degree (yay!). What a relief that I already have my half of my bachelors done as well! It's so nice to know I only have 4 semesters left and then I will be able to apply for PA school!!!!! The semester load in crazy! This is my first semester with 12 credits. No more, no less. Usually I have a class load of 8 credits or less. I feel more productive this way, taking a full load of classes, being able to actually feel like I'm being productive in them. It makes for a very nice semester- knock on wood.

My professors are very awesome! I enjoy the in depth class discussions, the debates and the constant nourishment of learning. It's refreshing to be in a classroom where there are no more than 20 students and that there aren't issues about which "bone, germ, or function" is most correct in this statement. I'm enjoying taking a break from all of my science classes.

Anyway, I'm going to eat lunch and then go to class! Until next time.

Well another summer has gone by. School has started back up. May I say I have some pretty tough classes ahead of me. 

My brother Niklaus is in the Mexico MTC. He leaves next week to report to his actual mission in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He's very excited. He seems like he's doing so good. I miss him a lot. 

Fall is slowly approaching. I desperately want to wear boots, scarves and my long sleeve shirts, but the whether is teasing me just a little bit longer. I love the cool crispness of the mornings, but by noon, we are back to our usual dry 90 degrees. 

I called this summer "The Medical Hell". I spent a great deal of my time in the hospital -ER, or in a doctors office. I believe I've had over 20 IV's placed. I have permanent damage to my arms because of it. I had my gallbladder and appendix out. That sure made a difference. It's nice to be able to eat again. 

Well, back to work. I've got a test today. 

Til next time

Amanda

Today is not such a Sunny day. In fact, it's quite cold and rainy. A perfect day for sweats and some hot soup! Sacrament meeting was so good today, then I got into Gospel Doctrine class and it just went on and on and on. The girl that gives the lessons (when she gives the lessons) always talks. She just goes on and on and on and always goes over the time she has been given by at least 10 minutes. It's very hard to pay attention when she says "last quote" about 10 quotes ago. So needless to say, I spent a lot of my time being entertained by my friend Jamie. We are quite the spit fires :) 

I'm moving out in 4 weeks! I'm so excited. I can't wait to meet new people and learn what Responsible really means (don't know if I'm really that's excited for that one). Anyway, I have my own room AND bathroom (thank goodness) and I have 3 other roomates. I haven't met them so I'm hoping they are nice. Anyway, I'm stressing about that and also preparing for my finals and taking the TEAS test to get into the RN program at UVU. Did I mention that I'm stressed?!?!?! Goodness there is a lot to go over. YIKES! But I know I can do it. I just have to keep my head up..... :) 

February has gone by so fast! I'm pleased to see a few warmer days here. Spring is around the corner, I can feel it! Between school and work, there is no time to sit down!

My mother and my sister are going up to Idaho this weekend to visit my grandma. I wanted to go but I've got a lot of things to do this weekend. There is no school on Monday because of the holiday, so I will be studying a lot and making sure I'm caught up and partially ahead in all my textbook reading.

That is about it for this blog!

Aww another beautiful day in Provo. It's not very warm outside, but the sun is shining outside and that's all I need. I'm definitely soaking up my vitamin D :) 

Today my little sister has a basketball game. She is a little spit fire! Just like her older sissy! She is so focused when she plays basketball. I'm excited to watch her :)

My poor brother was sick last night. It was 11:30 and all I heard was Jake throwing up and screaming "Amanda please come help me, I can't....bleh.....stop..." Good thing I'm going to be a nurse right? Haha so I went and got him some promethazine (like zofran or phenagren). He took some and felt much better. I guess no more pneumonia pills for him. They make him sick :( 

My friend Nate is coming over tonight to eat dinner. I'm excited to cook some fun food and have a good time with him :) 

Well better get "crack-a-lackin"!!!