Life, Simply Put

I'm just going through the stages and living my life. I've been super stressed out lately but I'm still trying to enjoy life as much as I can. I have recently been working full time since I started serving and it sure is taking it's toll on me. I am exhausted every day and I rarely ever get a full day off. I'm lucky if I get one day without work. This last weekend I did enjoy a Sunday off. I went to the Viking vs. Lions game. Well let me tell you, I never thought I would see the day where I was in purple and yellow. I was raised a Packer fan and I turned into an Eagles fan for personal reasons, regardless I have always been a Vikqueen-hater. But because of the guy I've been seeing (or whatever you call it these days) for the past year or so I've grown to accept them. I bought him tickets for the game, I know lucky guy, but I had to tag along. I actually had a great time. I think I enjoyed the ride home the most though; we sang our hearts out and laughed hysterically. It's moments like that in life that make me really treasure who I have and what I'm given.

In my last post I talked about my favorite little guy Logan, well I am just so excited because I get to babysit him more in the upcoming weeks. I love getting time with him. This week when I was watching him he put his 'knuck' in all on his own! I started laughing and clapping because I was so excited! I know it's the little things but really it made me so happy. I just really want the best for him.

I can not wait for snow! I know you all want to hit me for saying that, but really I looove Winter! I love all the activities that come with it too! And of course Christmas, my favorite holiday. I am in love with the scenery during winter, everything is so peaceful. There is always something to do during the lovely season too. I especially can't wait to go snowmobiling. One thing I'm not looking forward to is the busy season at work. We always get so slammed during the holidays. It's already starting to pick up and it will be this way till Valentines day. It never really dies down till the end of April, and beginning of June but then it's graduation time so we pick right back up. I tell ya the restaurant business is always chaotic. But anyways, I just simply can't wait for that first big snow fall!

Another thing I can't wait for is getting my braces off! I feel silly being in college and having them. But hopefully on December 27th they will tell me I can come in in two weeks or so and get them taken off! Please, cross your fingers for me!

I hope all is well in your life.

I'll be seeing you,

Amanda

life can be so unfair..

I know, life isn't fair, it never is, deal with it, live with it, move on. But some things are just so ming boggling that it's hard to comprehend why they happen. I know most people say that everything happens for a reason but sometimes I find that hard to believe. It does not put any ease on situations though knowing that something bad is happening for a reason. And why does everyone say the bad things happen to the good people? For one bad stuff is happening all over the world to good and bad people. Second why would bad things be thrown at good people? I know it tests your strengths and helps you grow but maybe life should just be easy going and full of love and happiness.

This little boy right here is the reason for my post. This amazing joyful little guy is facing a battle he doesn't even understand. He can't speak or walk yet, he is only 6 months old. He is Tyler's nephew and almost like my own. Logan was diagnosed with muscualr dystrophy yesterday. This little boy is going to face a battle and once he begins to understand the extent of this disease all he will be able to do is ask why? Right now all his family and friends are just simply asking why? He has been struggling to hold his head up on his own which shouldn't be an issue, and he can barely sit up on his own. The signs were there that something was wrong but no one ever thought it would be something so bad or so extreme. Now I know that you can live with MD but life just isn't the same or as fulfilling. When chlidren, especially babies, are diagnosed with MD it tends to be a more severe case. I don't know how to feel about this whole situation other then helpless. I love him no less then I did before. It's so hard to watch a family go through something like this. All you want to do is make it better but there really is no way other then to be that support they may need when things get rough. His parents just got married this last weekend, one of the happiest weekends of their life, and days later they recieve the news. It's just heart renching. I don't get why things like this happen, I don't get how, and I don't agree with it.

I'll be seeing you,
Amanda

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

Some would say I have road rage and others would simply agree that I just know how to drive and how others need to drive. Lately I feel like people have gotten so much worse at driving. Maybe they are trying to be more cautious, but I just think they're idiots! The speed limit is there for a reason, not for you to go under it. Blinkers are on your vehicle to signal which direction you're turning when you put your breaks on. If you put your breaks on and you're not turning or stopping at a stop light or a yellow/red light, you are an idiot! I get so frustrated about all of this because it makes everyone around the idiot drive like one too. If you are not comfortable following simple rules such as the speed limit or using your blinker then maybe you need to get off the road and start taking the bus. I understand that people can have a fear of driving but then doesn't that just endanger all of us if they are scared to be on the road? Why can't people maintain their speed? Is it that difficult to stay at the same mph? I guess I'm just frustrated with the fact that everyone should know how to drive yet they simply just don't.

Common curtisy is lost in driving. Don't people understand they should not pull out in front of you, especially if you are driving over 35 mph? Also why do people insist on cutting others off!? Just wait a few seconds when the timing is right so you will not possibly cause an accident. People who can't multi task shouldn't talk on their phones while they're driving either. I know that you're not supposed to talk on your phone when you drive anyways but some people can pull it off. Also why does it take people so long to turn?! It does not take a whole minute to make a good turn.

Well on a positive note life is going well for me. Serving has been wonderful and very entertaining at that. This weekend I am getting together with a few old friends and I can't wait to catch up and just have a good time. Also I'll be attending a wedding and I just love weddings. I will be meeting all of Tyler's family and that's pretty nerve racking, but I'm looking forward to it. Work will be occupying most of my time though this weekend and the following week. I need the money so I shouldn't complain but of course I can't help but miss the days when I only had 4 shifts the entire week. Overall I've been breathing easy lately.