So I have tried to update this thing so many times.

I think that I really have written like 4 or 5 posts that updated everything but every time something has happened and I choose not to rewrite the whole thing. So here goes another try.

So since my last blog a ton and I mean a ton has happened. I am now a nationally registered EMT-Basic. It is so much fun. I got to go home for Christmas. It was so weird there wasn't hardly anyone there and with Sam being on his mission and all, things just weren't the same. Ginger had her babies. They are seriously the sweetest Heuers in the world. I love them dearly and try to make it down to Utah as much as possible. I love it. It is the perfect break from Rexburg. Soon it's going to get harder to go because the second block of the semester will be starting and my time will be swept away from me... blah! Life goes on. Last semester was cold. Really cold. I made it through the semester my grades weren't the best but Spanish killed me and all my other classes suffered because of it. Another part was I started dating and then shortly after becoming official broke up with an amazing guy (it was my choice). Being in a relationship takes a lot of time. It's crazy though. Somehow life continued. I went home for the short break between semesters it was way over due. Now that you've gotten the reader's digest version of the last 5-6 months I'll give a more in depth look into the now.

Oh how life steals time away from you. I still work in the library and at the beginning of the semester I wrote down all the big events or important events that had happened in the last year. It's official I've been back to school for a year now and have a little less than a year before I graduate and become a real adult. Personally I can't wait. However that tune may change a couple of weeks before I graduate. I'm not making any promises. My classes this semester aren't too tough just very time consuming and like I said earlier about to get more time consuming with the second block about to start. But in the words of my father, "everyday is a new adventure." Trying to pinpoint which of my classes ids my favorite is near impossible. I like them all. They all are so different. My sports medicine class and lab have the medicine aspect that I love. And I get to actually treat people which rocks! My Spanish Lit class is just fun, my teacher is fantastic (thanks Jesse!). I feel like a day doesn't go by in that class that I don't laugh. My emergent children literature class is amazing. I learn something new every time and the spirit is always impeccable in that classroom. My young adult literature class has taught me how to enjoy reading. It's crazy I've always got a book in my backpack or in my purse in case I have a spare moment. (Check out my other blog about the books I've read for that class http://readingsunshine.blogspot.com/). My other class starts at the block and basically we watch movies. It's called intro to film arts. It is going to be a good class too.

To update the love life, there is none. And I kinda like it that way. The last relationship I was in didn't end well, so dating right now isn't in my top ten favorites. The weather is finally getting nice and I can wear 3 shirts instead of 5 and my sweatshirt or coat usually end up coming off when I enter buildings. This is my favorite time in Rexburg. So that is life I guess, not much but school and visiting my niece and nephew in Utah. Thanks for reading and hopefully I'll get better at this whole keeping my blog updated thing.

Finally November

My favorite month of the year has arrived. I don't know what it is that is so appealing about November. It could be that it is full of birthdays of my family and friends. It could be that It means that the semester is getting closer to the end. I think however it is all the pumpkin flavored yumminess!

Last week was mid-terms and I made it through them successfully. I have B's in all my classes. I am thinking that is pretty darn great considering how rough it has been this semester and I know it is only going to get tougher. My EMT class is so so so much fun. I learn so much in this class. The best part is I can apply almost all of what I am learning because I have seen it before. I am surprised how much I am not behind after catching the flu. I was able to go back to school and make up my exams. I took 6 exams in one week. (I only have 4 classes). I saw a lot of the testing center.

Oh I dyed my hair. It is now a dark brown and I love it. I am surprised at how many people don't notice it looks natural. Thank you 3 dollar dye from Walmart! The past few weeks have gone well. Went on a couple dates with a guy named Brian. It was fun. We have decided to be friends. It is actually a really great thing. Our sense of humor fits well together. I am really glad to have made a new friend. And to be honest I think friendship is a better road for the both of us. I have a few more dates coming up in the next couple weeks they should be fun. Next weekend I am headed down to Utah to see Ginger and the Olsen Family. I am excited. It will be so nice to get out of small town Rexburg.

And the Flu Snuck In...

Today I came to the conclusion that although sometimes I think I am super woman I am not. I got the flu Monday night and tried to go to class on Tuesday and nearly fainted during work because I was not feeling hot. I got sent home from work. I called my teachers and they were understanding. But needless to say I am behind on two exams and I have already missed 2 days of classes. I am not allowed to return to classes until my fever has been gone for 24 hours. The problem. I wake up with a fever. I don't have one all day even without medication but I wake up with a tiny little fever 100.2. Man is it frustrating. But I will make it through. Hopefully I won't get to behind in my studies. The hard part is trying to stay awake while doing the readings for my classes.

On a lighter note. I have being having tons of fun the past couple of weeks. Taking time to laugh and still get my work done. I have been on a couple of dates with different guys and had a lot of fun just doing random things. My roommates are wonderful. Rachel is so sweet and has been taking good care of me. She helps me to remember to do my daily things with a laugh. She is just so awesome! And Meredith always has a funny comment. She is so good at pushing me out of my box. She is just too much. I swear I have lost a ton of weight because of how much they both make me laugh.

Well I am going to attempt my homework again.

Always,

~Hannah~

Things Happen and Life Get's Better

Recently I had to get my student ID replaced because my old one was beginning to not work and it looked nothing at all like me. Afterward I placed them side by side to look at the pictures and there was such a difference I decided to make a better comparison. The one on the left was taken in March of this year and the one on the right was taken in April 07. There is quite the difference. I have lost a total of 115 pounds and have never felt better or looked better for that matter. I am proud of my weight- loss it was a tough road that still isn't over but I am closer than I have ever been.

On a different note it is freezing in Rexburg. I am looking forward to when my parents bring me my car. It will be nice to not be an icicle by the time I get to class. The worst part is it is only the first of October. Classes are keeping me really busy along with work. Spanish seems to be my biggest challenge so far this semester. That and men. Spanish at least has a how to manual. I have gotten myself a few study groups and a tutor so hopefully by the end of the semester I'll be able to hablar en espanol. I guess we'll see. I love my EMT class! I love the humor and the fun I get to have while learning about medicine totally fun and totally worth it. It a ton of work though! The other two are interesting classes that take time also. I have had a hard go of it this week but hopefully next week will go better. I have confidence that it will.

General Conference is this weekend and I can hardly wait. I am nervous about getting all my work done but I am sure I will. I did last weekend even with the power outage at my apartment and the intranet going down the next day. Well I should go to bed. Tomorrow is only a half hour away but at least it is Friday.

Always,

~Hannah~

So It's Been A While

Life has been hectic. Moved back to school were everything is falling into place but life is very busy. I love my classes my professors are awesome and I look forward to going to classes. They are A LOT of work but totally worth it of course. My weeks start Monday at 7:45a with Spanish 102, which is hard, but I found a friend to help me out with that. Totally great guy, Adam. Then off to EMT- Basic course which is totally interesting. I love this stuff! Afterward I have a little break to eat my lunch and finish up homework. Then it is my Family and Community Communications course which seems pretty interesting so far. We have been talking about socialization and ways in which that happens. Afterward I have my EMT-Basic lab for 4 hours. By the end of that I am starving and head back to the library to eat and do homework till 9p when I work library security till the library closes. That is my Monday. Tuesday I have two classes. Spanish 102 at 7:45a and Behavioral Health Theories at 10:15a. Tuesdays are nice because I don't work. Hence the reason I get to type this up right now. But the rest of the week is busy. Wednesday is the same as Monday just with out the EMT lab but add a study session with Adam. And work at 7p to 9p instead. Thursday is the same as Tuesday with work at 2:30p to 5:30p. Friday I don't have Spanish. I just have my EMT-Basic class and Family and Community. Plus work at 2:45p to 5:30p. Not bad. I just have to plan my time well to get my work done during the week so that I can have fun on the weekends.

Some things haven't gone as planned. Maddi was supposed to be my roommate but that didn't end up working out. That is okay though. You can't predict the Lord asking you to stay put. I still don't have a car just yet. Before the snow is the plan so far. However, my laptop died so the car may be put off longer. Hopefully, I can fix my computer and that won't be a problem. I also ended up in Utah last weekend for my Grandma Olsen's funeral. It was sad but happy at the same time. I'll write a post about that another day. Right now I am going to nap so I can get my homework done without falling a sleep with my textbooks open.

Always,

~Hannah~

Still Not Really Going As Planned

Well after going to the hospital and working things out so that I could work in the ER I figured out that may not be the best source for work. It came even more clear after talking with the assistant manager. I will hopefully be able to pick up some work. My goal has changed. At this point I just need to pay off debt and hope that I will be able to make something towards a car. I know now that a car most likely won't happen. I am trying to do little things to earn some cash. I am watching a newborn all day Friday and mowing the law for my dad again. Doing some small things for my parents. It doesn't pay much but it does pay.

Today I went to a PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support) class with my mom. Totally interesting. I am so excited for my EMT course next semester. I set up two EMS ride alongs with some friends. I am so looking forward to it. It will help me get a better understanding of when I will be doing in my future as a paramedic. Well that is about it for me. More soon I'm sure.

Always,

~Hannah~

Sometimes it doesn't go as planned

Things have had a change of plans. I was supposed to start work the Monday after I got home. That didn't happen but instead I got to spend a week having fun with my family. My Older sister, Ginger and her husband, Chris, flew down to Houston for a visit. We spent the whole time shopping for her babies, she's pregnant with twins. We found out yesterday that they are both boys! We went to the Houston Outlet malls one day and spent last whole day last Saturday on the boat. We tried out the tube for the first time and let's just say I can't wait till this Saturday to do it all again. I loved it. My abs hurt for days afterward from laughing so hard. Well it set in on Sunday that my job that I thought I had set up had fallen through.

On Monday I started the work. I looked into working in the ER again. I started making hair bows to sell and spent some time with Ki's family. Tuesday everything was set in stone. I was hired back on in the ER as a PRN status. I get to work every time I am back in town. So this Christmas I'll have a place to work. It is comforting knowing that I have an income. Now the goal is to pay off debt and make enough money to buy a car. I even started doing little jobs around the house. I mowed the lawn for 25 dollars in pennies. And Ki is going to pay me to do his too. Every little bit helps.

Tomorrow, I'm taking my baby sister school shopping and to swim lessons.

That's it for now,

Always,

~Hannah~