What a Time to be Alive

     I'm writing this before bed even though I have to wake up early. Having my best friend living ten minutes away has made writing in my journal an extremely rare occurrence. I'm not a writer like her but I do enjoy getting my thoughts out into the world. What I'm getting at is, I just call or text her when I can't handle my shit. 

     Moving on...she's probably sleeping right now and I should be sleeping but decided to Facebook stalk/Instagram creep instead. I will admit it's one of my favorite, but rare, past times. Anyway, I somehow ended up on my old best friends IG and started clicking on tagged people in their photos. Well, I found out they have a baby on the way. I understand that it's not my place to judge or even have an opinion on the situation but I still love them like a sibling, always have and I always will. I've known this person for years and I've stood by their side or kept on eye on them from a distance to make sure they were ok. In the end that wasn't enough and they didn't want to be my friend anymore. I still want the best for them and I wish they would come talk to me because I hate everything about the position they are in. Because, what the fuck? 

I Suck

     I've been drowning in college and cleaning dogs. I have a gifted page research paper draft due next week and a two page sustainability paper also due next week. Plus, discussion post, math homework and quizzes, and extra credit I can't pass up. I know I should take advantage of being able to study at work but it's a balancing act. 

     Other than the work load I have, I also agreed to walk my friend's dogs while he's recovering from surgery, working on some training with Rudy, consistently forgetting to eat, and failing at almost everything. I wish I had a smoother transition to moving so abruptly and I wish I saved up more security money. But, I guess that's apart of living and learning in your twenties. 

     Good news? I bought my paddle board and she's perfect; I named her Lilith. It's a 10'5" Versa all around recreational board. I bought it from Isle Surf and Sup. I love it and I actually took it out for the first time today. I used a soft rack system, Dorsal, and I twisted the wrong part of it so a horrifying screech/smacking/rattling noise happened until I pulled over to fix it (overall, simple and good quality rack).

     Rudy instantly figured out how to balance himself onto the center and he was quite laid back for his practice run. He actually dosed off once he laid down and got used to the rocking motion. I know it will be easier for him when it's warmer. 

     More bad news? I have failed two test for various reasons (needing to study more isn't one). Lilith is missing the side fin screws so I have to deal with customer service tomorrow. Angelica has yet to be fixed but my dad got an estimate and it's over six hundred dollars. Ang also needs multiple lights replaced so I have to deal with that plus an oil change ASAP. 

     It's really been a stressful time for me lately and I really just want it to be summer break already. I know this all started to go all gobbly goop after the hit in run but I actually started vlogging and my best friend lives ten minutes away from me now (instead of two hours). We actually went to Portland and Cannon Beach a couple weeks ago and it was a smashing good time. 

     I think that's all I have for right now. Byeeee!

Still Alive

     I obviously died in that accident because I have not posted since. But, I've been busy so I will have a very long in depth post later this week. Promise. 

There's a First for Everything

     I got into my first car accident. I was driving N on the 5 when a car, I assumed, tried to merge into my lane.  I pulled off to the side of the freeway to see if they would also pull over and they didn't so I got off of the freeway. I called my dad, my aunt, and 911 once I was safe. Since state patrol didn't show up I left to see if I could still make it to my final (I was on my way to school). I ended up not needing to take the final since I have over an 87%. While I'm fine and am glad that Rudy wasn't in the car I'm still extremely pissed off. If I hit someone I would pull over instead of fleeing my mistake. 

     I also wrote my last English 101 essay for the final. Hasn't been graded but I feel like it wasn't up to my standards. I was suppose to write my draft the night of my accident but was too distracted so I had to rush it the day it was due. I have my human nutrition final this week so I think I'm going to study for it all today or tomorrow. I'm really hoping I have at least a 3.4 at the end of this quarter. 

     I started watching Doctor Who and Reign. They are both entertaining but my love of 1800s fashion makes me binge watch Reign more. I'm very much intrigued by the future and in awe of the past (fashion and language wise). 

     I also finished a list and board of all of my travel necessities. Yes, before my accident. The last thing I want to be doing right now is thinking of car related fixes and modifications. 

Until next time. 

Final Countdown

     This past week was a mixture of fun and stress. Rudy got his photo taken with Santa and I had to pick multiple people up from the airport. I missed my first class (never again) and I barely got any hours at work. It wasn't too bad but it definetly could've been better. For this week I have my english 101 final, math final, and my last HN discussion. The last day of the quarter is the 16th and I'm hoping to start packing so I can move by winter quarter. Stressful but I'm pretty sure I will have finished with at least a 3.4. 

Thankful

     Rudy turned 8 and a half on his adoption day on Saturday. I've had my best friend in my life for six years and I'm hoping I can throw him an actual party next year. But, for this year we grabbed ice cream, went to mud bay, grabbed a birthday doggy cookie at petco, went to the beach, played fetch, and he finished his day with thanksgiving leftovers. 

     This past week has been a bit sad. I spent my thanksgiving having brunch with coworkers, drove to snoqualmie falls, and ordered takeout. My family was out of town for thanksgiving so it was just Rudy and I. Very memorable. 

     I also got good scores on all my test for each of my classes. So, I think I'm ready for finals. I'm currently skipping class for the first time but it's because I'm picking my dad up from the airport. I'm not bad to the bone because I actually like going to class. 

     So for this upcoming week grandma will be back home, I have my animal shelter orientation, Rudy has pictures with Santa, and we may or may not go on a pack walk. 

Tripping over Ru

     So, after balancing all of my homework last week I was able to take Rudy to his bi weekly pack walk, grab pizza with an old coworker, and see the new Hunger Games movie. I did in fact trip on a twig on the pack walk; I'm fine and Rudy is fine. I crashed down bruising my knee, taking Rudy down with me, and my wrist is swollen. After the walk we got Italian food, which was delicious by the way. On Sunday I did my HN work and saw Mockingjay pt. 2. The movie had some good points but I think it could've been done better. A good week to say the least.